Port of Hood River Commissioners have given the go-ahead for preparing a formal application to the City for a preliminary subdivision plan of Lot 1 west of the Nichols Basin. It’s the largest remaining development site on the Hood River waterfront. Port Executive Director Michael McElwee says the plan is a key step toward preparing the lot for development. It will locate rights of way and legal lots, creating the framework for placement of infrastructure. McElwee expects the application process will take several months to go through.