Timberland LLC to Submit Revised Glamping Proposal After Initial Denial

September 26, 2024 1:30 am
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Jianli Zhang and Sean Wood, West End property owners, will soon return to Clallam County with a scaled-back version of their previously denied glamping project along La Push Road. Last spring, the county rejected the original proposal, made by their business venture, Timberland LLC, citing concerns about the project’s large scale. The new proposal outlines a more modest plan for an 11-site glamping development that will be built in phases over six years, starting with primitive tent sites.

Overview of the Revised Glamping Plan

The revised plan includes 11 tent sites that will gradually be converted into glamping studio cabins. Additionally, the proposal features a 4,000-square-foot manager’s residence that will double as an office and maintenance hub. This plan is structured in three phases:

Phase One – 11 tent campsites equipped with porta-potties, fire pits, and picnic tables will be established. Infrastructure such as the water and septic systems is set to be developed in later phases.

Phase Two – Installation of the necessary infrastructure for potable water, septic systems, and drainage will begin. The company will also apply for building permits for the glamping structures.

Phase Three – Over the next 2 to 6 years, the campsites will gradually be upgraded to 500-square-foot glamping cabins.

County Feedback and Adjustments

The previous denial was based on the scale of the project, but the new plan aims to address these concerns by minimizing environmental impact and ensuring compliance with county regulations. The new proposal includes:

Setback Compliance: All campsites will be situated 200 feet from the Sol Duc River’s high-water mark, in compliance with the Geotechnical Report.

Environmental Protections: A 50-foot treed buffer will remain between campsites and property boundaries. Fire safety precautions will also be enforced.

Community Engagement: Quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. will be enforced, and guests will be encouraged to explore local businesses and attractions.

The project seeks to meet both environmental and regulatory requirements while aiming to support tourism in the area. Timberland LLC is hopeful that the scaled-back plan will be more aligned with county expectations while addressing the lodging shortage on the west end of the county.