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Ed and Ginny Kraft
232 S. Palmer Drive
Port Townsend, WA 98368
November 11, 2018
Jefferson County Planning Commission
Re: Title 18 of the Unified Development Code as pertains to forest land use
Dear Commissioners:
We are devastated that the passage of the recent Ordinance by the Jefferson County BoCC does not protect our
environment, quality of life, mental health of Jefferson County residents and sustainable protection of our lakes,
rivers, streams, forests and meadows. We are very disappointed that there is no requirement for any
environmental or SEPA review for development of commercial gun ranges.
Citizens of Jefferson County have expended large amounts of time and resources for the protection and
restoration of our forests and waterways. We are very concerned about pollution of streams, lakes and bays by
lead residue from ammunition. Lead deposited from firearms has been demonstrated to seep into the ground
water and to migrate into streams, rivers and lakes, obviously causing harm to wildlife and salmon. We
therefore urge a requirement of a minimum 500-yard setback from any stream, lake, river or bay for discharging
weapons or placement of targets for any commercial firing range.
As we understand the new ordinance just passed, operators and customers of any commercial gun club wanting
to discharge automatic weapons, blow up cars, detonate any explosive devices will now be able to operate
unhindered by any restrictions. We would urge passage of land use restrictions to prohibit such activities on
commercial gun ranges.
As we understand the new ordinance just passed, operators of any commercial gun club will now be able to
operate helicopters and landing craft at their facility. This will adversely impact the safety of our airways and
the peaceful enjoyment of our homes, as well as our lakes, rivers and bays. It will also adversely impact the
mental health of Jefferson County residents already suffering from PTSS who will suffer the effects of weapons
being discharged into the evening hours.
To be perfectly clear, we are not against guns if they are used responsibly and do not adversely impact people,
wildlife and the environment, as explicitly expressed above.
Ginny Kraft <gkraft29@gmail.com>
Sun 11/11/2018 1:02 PM
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Finally, we believe there is no place in Jefferson County for the discharge of automatic weapons at commercial
gun facilities. We appreciate your acting responsibly to protect the citizens of Jefferson County, as well as our
lakes, rivers, streams, forests and meadows.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Henry Kraft
Cape George
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