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Hello Planning Commission Members,
Please accept the attached written comment on proposed amendments to the UDC Title 18 ZON18-00036.
Thank you,
Susan Miller
80 Gull Shadow Lane
Port Townsend Wa. 98368
susan miller <susanmiller@olympus.net>
Thu 11/15/2018 4:10 PM
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Jefferson County Planning Commission
plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us
RE: ZON18-00036
Hello Members of the Planning Commission,
I am writing to you in regard to your deliberations on a draft ordinance that would amend the UDC
regarding commercial shooting facilities in Jefferson County. I am concerned about the environmental,
mental health, and economic impact from a proposed shooting facility in the Tarboo Lake area near
Quilcene.
I request a one year extension of the moratorium on any development of commercial shooting facilities
in Jefferson County that will expire on December 17, 2018 unless extended. This time is needed for
more study to determine the impact of the disbursal of quantities of ammunition into the environment;
the psychological impact of the repetitive sound of gun shots on different people within the exposed
range of the proposed facility; and the economic impact of the sound of repetitive gunshots on potential
new residents looking for a rural environment in which to retire or raise a young family or tourists
wanting to enjoy a vacation on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula.
Please recommend this moratorium extension to the Board of County Commissioners with a request to
further study the above issues and please consider the following points when describing Commercial
Shooting Facilities:
1. Commercial Shooting Facilities are not essential public facilities.
2. Commercial Shooting Facilities require a 500 yard buffer around lakes to protect against
pollution by stray ammunition and allow enjoyment of the lake without worry of being shot.
3. Commercial Shooting Facilities require a 1000 foot set back from property lines to help protect
neighbors from stray ammunition.
4. Commercial Shooting Facilities require law enforcement certification and environmental
protection certification.
5. Commercial Shooting Facilities require that nuisance noise be defined and prohibited.
6. Commercial Shooting Facilities prohibit overnight accommodations.
7. Outdoor Commercial Shooting Facilities are limited to hours of shooting not to exceed 8 hours in
a 24 hour period and do not extend past 6 pm and are limited to 5 days/week.
8. Commercial Shooting Facilities prohibit aircraft from taking off or landing (including drones).
9. Commercial Shooting Facilities are small scale recreation and tourist uses.
10. Commercial Shooting Facilities have a limited number of firing points.
11. Commercial Shooting Facilities require a minimum of a 20 million dollars insurance bond
covering personal injury, environmental pollution, and fire.
Thank you for recommending extension of the moratorium and recommending more study and defined
limits regarding Commercial Shooting Facilities.
Sincerely,
Susan Miller
80 Gull Shadow Lane
Port Townsend
November 15, 2018
Ref: ZON18-00036