Coupeville benefits from waterfront land donation

Thanks to a donation from a prominent resident, the town of Coupeville is the owner of a piece of waterfront property. The Coupeville Town Council Tuesday night accepted the donation of a 50-foot-long parcel of land north of Front Street from Ron Van Dyke.

February 17, 2012 5:43 pm

Thanks to a donation from a prominent resident, the town of Coupeville is the owner of a piece of waterfront property.

The Coupeville Town Council Tuesday night accepted the donation of a 50-foot-long parcel of land north of Front Street from Ron Van Dyke.

Mayor Nancy Conard said the lot’s configuration makes it difficult to build on. She added in a memo that the lot depth has diminished over the years due to erosion.

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The lot is located on the waterfront and, with the possible future acquisition of neighboring lots, there would be a chance to provide beach access, viewing locations or making improvements to the town’s stormwater outfall, Conard said, adding that she hopes neighboring property owners would consider a similar donation.

“I really appreciate his generosity,” Conard saidt of Van Dyk’s donation.