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Middleton Inn, would not initially have sewer service under the current draft.
Outside the lines
The Middleton Inn and other buildings commonly considered part of Washington have been left out of the PSA in an attempt to protect the town from future development.
“When you extend a sewer service line, you risk making all the land that line touches accessible and eligible for development.” explained Milt Herd, whose firm has been assisting the town with the creation of the new plan. Early proposals incorporated the entire town in the primary service area, which would have created potential for a great deal of growth and new construction within the town. “Citizens are fearful that we might goof up and allow too much growth.” said Council member Claudia Mitchell last April.
In response to these fears, the council focused on drafts of the plan which would constrain growth. Tbwards that goal, the proposed final draft bases sewer access on the historic zoning lines. These existing, familiar lines were used because they were viewed as more defensible in court than an arbitrary line drawn to include structures on the border of town, like the Middleton Inn. Essentially, the proposed final draft of the comprehensive plan trades initial access to town sewer for structures zoned Rural Residential in exchange for protection from future development.
The plight of the Middleton Inn is of particular importance because Washington generates most of its revenue by taxing
94.1%