HomeMy WebLinkAboutRR-19 Twana WayFrom: John DiMaggio <dimaggiojohn17@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 6:49 PM
To: Richard Rathvon <rrathvon@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Twana Way
Rich,
Thanks fo the quick response. We will be in Port Townsend tomorrow. We are
doing some work with a landscaper and will be there for a few hours. What
time would work for you?
We understand that the road maintenance issue is complex. Have you spoken
with Barb Paulsen who has coordinated most of the road maintenance issues
in the past? She will have a lot of good information, though she has not gotten
involved with Twana Way.
I’m interested in fixing the road that runs through our property but not anything
beyond that. A few years ago, Scott Serna repaired the steep road right above
his property and we were the only people that contributed so it’s great to hear
you are getting people engaged.
Let’s talk more about this tomorrow. Our address is 723 MIddlepoint Road,
Port Townsend.
John
On Oct 24, 2022, at 3:27 PM, Richard Rathvon <rrathvon@gmail.com> wrote:
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John,
Good to hear from you.
We stopped by your house a couple of times when we were at Dabob over
the summer, but you weren't there. We wanted to let you know where we are
in our planning process. So, your note is timely.
We are at the septic permit phase. At this point, the County wants to meet
with us to review our overall plan. We actually have a meeting in Port
Townsend tomorrow. We're likely filing a building permit during late spring.
Realistically, that means starting building (assuming the permit process is
not delayed) sometime during spring of 2024.
Regarding the road situation, that's a big concern in our planning process.
(See more on this below.) Our desire is to work with the neighbors to
collaborate on improvements needed. That was to be a topic when we
stopped by. I am happy to hear that you are in favor. I have talked with
Marilyn Walker, and she's on board. Glomset appears to be on board. When
your email came in, Hawley had just called me (I had tried to get together
with them a couple times during the summer, but it never happened due to
schedules). They appear to be on board as well.
Also, as part of our overall planning process, we had a "road guy" assess the
situation, and we have notional prices as a result. But, obviously, the scope
of work will be the driver. For example, do we keep the "berm style" drainage
system, or install culverts in selective locations? Do we widen the road?
What materials do we lay as the foundation, etc.). Our overall concern is
access and safety. Given dry conditions that are likely to persist in the
future, we would want to facilitate access by emergency vehicles to the
extent practicable.
I would be happy to discuss with you, and/or coordinate. From my
perspective, the first step is to get consensus that repairs are needed (with
your note, this process is clearly underway). The big issue, as I see it, will be
to align on the objectives of the repairs (e.g., "reasonable" access, fire and
health safety, improvement of property values, etc.), which will lead to the
extent of the repairs.
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So, I would be happy to coordinate with you and or talk through. If you are in
Port Townsend tomorrow (do you still have a house there?), I would be happy
to meet with and discuss further in person.
Best regards,
Rich
On Mon, Oct 24, 2022 at 5:25 PM John DiMaggio
<dimaggiojohn17@gmail.com> wrote:
Richard,
HI there, this is John and Michelle, your Dabob neighbors at 161
Twana Way. We understand (e.g. we ran into one of the survey
teams while walking our dogs) that you may be moving ahead with
building and relocating here from Colts Neck. That move, in my
experience, can be quite daunting. Just want to reach out and see
if there is anything we can do to help?
Additionally, as you know, Twana Way is in need of some serious
road work. Although we are not directly affected by the road
conditions a section of the damaged road runs through our
property. We will be coordinating an effort to determine what it
would take to repair the section that runs through our lot. We will
be reaching out, once we get estimates, to all the Twana property
owners to get the repairs underway. I was wondering if you were
considering additional road repair below our area? If so, it could
make sense to have all the repair activities coordinated. Please
let me know your thoughts.
I recall my Jersey culture shock when I moved to the area. Quite
an adventure!
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Hope you guys are well and enjoying the fall,
John
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