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Dear Mr. Gosnell - I have been a resident of Quilcene since 1982 and own property about 400 feet from Penney Creek Road. I understand you (county) sent a letter to residents who live
within 300 feet of the road only because of the "noise levels reachable from Penny Creek". Well, I can assure you that another 100 feet do not make a difference. I can still hear any
loud trucks or motorcycles traveling on it.
I am writing to voice my opposition to the Penny Creek Fill Site and the noise levels that 29 trucks per day (58 inbound/outbound) would generate.
* Commercial truck noise levels generally range from 70 to 100 dB, depending on the speed, engine type, and operation.
* Heavy-duty trucks usually hit 85 to 90+ dB.
* Continuous safe decibel levels are at or below 70 dBA.
* Sounds above this can cause permanent hearing loss over time.
1. In addition, diesel exhaust puts healthy people at risk for asthma and respiratory illnesses. For other people, it can make their existing heart and lung diseases worse. Diesel exhaust
contains fine particles, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants. Personally, I have been diagnosed with asthma and such an increase in diesel exhaust would cause further harm to my health.
Would the diesel exhaust reach my property, 400 feet away? Yes, it most certainly would with such a constant flow of truck traffic daily.
2. Diesel trucks inflict severe damage on paved roads through two primary mechanisms: structural wear and tear from heavy axle loads, and chemical breakdown of asphalt from fuel spills
or leaks. Together, these forces cause pavement fatigue, rutting, and premature surface degradation. Who is going to pay for the road repairs on Penny Creek Road? The applicant or
the county? I sincerely doubt it would fall on the applicant to be responsible for repairs. Thus, all taxpayers in the county will be paying extra taxes for road repairs.
3. Has the county determined traffic impact, especially during the summer months when our tourism levels are much higher, with bicycle riders/families headed to Mt Townsend, Quilcene
River, and the other beautiful tourist spots that can primarily be reached via Penney Creek Road?
4. Has the county made a determination on the significant adverse / environmental impacts?
These are just a few of the reasons why the county should not allow such an operation - especially because the project is not dire, or a "do or die" situation. I am hoping the county
comes to its senses and does not throw the local residents to the curb while spending our taxes on such an unnecessary project. Most unfortunate, the county has made other decisions
in the past that have been futile and end up being very expensive, with the taxpayers left holding the bag.
Please reconsider such a proposal and make a decision to reject it.
Respectfully,
Connie Gallant
224 Cougar Run Rd
Quilcene