COUPEVILLE: Owner proposes to elevate history Front Street building

Summary by Perplexity AI

Coupeville will hold a public hearing Dec. 15 on proposed modifications to the over‑water Salty Vons Waterfront Inn at 12 NW Front Street. Co‑owner Barbara Summers has requested a shoreline variance to elevate the 1886 three‑story building by roughly 20–30 inches, extend decks on both sides, build new entry steps, update siding, and replace a window with a door. The inn, which includes Sea Bre’s Yarn at street level and short‑term rentals above and below, lies within the Central Whidbey Island Historic District and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The project would also add about 550 square feet of deck space to meet ADA accessibility standards.