The Highline School District will postpone a decision on granting an easement for a 200-condominium project above Seahurst Park until the city of Burien acts on the final environmental impact statement.

The statement is scheduled to be completed by May 27.

Board president Julie Burr Spani announced the postponement at the board's March 12 meeting.

An appeal of the impact statement would be handled by the city of Burien, Spani noted.

Westmark has requested an easement for a road to the proposed project on a hill overlooking Seahurst Park.

The easement would run through the west side of the former Burien Heights Elementary School site at 1210 S.W. 136th Street.

The site was formerly occupied by the Burien Senior Center. The Highline-West Seattle Mental Health Center plans to tear down the Burien Heights buildings to erect a new facility.

Assistant Superintendent Geri Fain said the center, but not the district, would be required to complete an environmental review for construction work.

Marvin Jahnke, representing a citizens' group called Neighbors Of Seahurst Park, told board members that an easement rejection would be "the only way to support your community."

Spani said developers assured the board they intend to use another roadway if the easement is not granted.

But Jahnke said the alternate route would be too steep.

Several Hurstwood residents spoke against the condo project at a Jan. 23 public hearing held by the district.

Vice President Bernie Dorsey noted that speakers said the board faces a "moment of integrity" in deciding on the easement.

"We are gathering all the information that will be in the best interest of the community," Dorsey declared.