POULSBO — The proposed conversion of 13 boat moorage slips to liveaboard moorage at the Port of Poulsbo marina would not “have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment,” Poulsbo Planning Director Barry Berezowsky determined July 17.

The city is accepting public comment on the proposal until 4:30 p.m. July 31. Address to Planning Director, City of Poulsbo, 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo, WA. 98370.

The environmental checklist and other information on file about the proposal is available for public review upon request.

The Port of Poulsbo proposes converting 13 moorage slips at the Poulsbo Marina to liveaboard slips, for a total of 25 liveaboard slips.

The port is allowed 25 liveaboard slips under state law, but the port must go through the city permit process because of an agreement with the city that is centered around parking concerns.

According to its proposal, the port would provide parking for liveaboards at its existing parking lot on the waterfront and at the port-owned parking lot on Jensen Way.

According to Shoreline Conditional Use Permit determination, the port must ensure the increase in liveaboard population doesn’t impact protected species and habitat. The port shall also pay impact fees to the school district “for mitigation of school impacts,” which are required for all new residential units.