HomeMy WebLinkAbout042October 30 2009
Brinnon Resort Proposal ".-.Comments :
This project has been inappropriately scaled and sited from its
inception. The Black Point Peninsula is heavily populated and not an
appropriate site for a resort of the proposed scope.
The amount of impervious surface proposed is completely ridiculous
for the area, and the scope of the mitigating structures to offset the
impacts of the project are in themselves outlandishly oversized. The
level of noise and damage to the highways and disruption to the
community for the proposed excavation phase would be seriously
disruptive to the community.
The glare and sheer size of the project far exceeds anything
appropriate for Brinnon. The idea of using air transport to service this
project is abhorrent. We live in Brinnon for the peace and tranquility.
Air traffic on a regular basis along the Canal would cause noise
pollution of the worst sort and would defile our property values.
The aquifers for our dry rocky peninsulas are known to be finite and
finicky. Salt water intrusion has already occurred. Why would the
County invite the litigation that is could result from water rights and
runoff property damage?
Would any local residents or travelers be welcome to stop in for a
round of golf or to participate in the amenities of the proposed report?
The fact that financing for this behemoth has been glaringly scarce lS
related to environmental review. A project that is not financially viable
could create a vast hideous dangerous destructive eyesore on Black
Point. Excavation left, or systems part-way in, or unrented condos.
Lifetime residents with water and drainage systems compromised: is
this an environmentally viable concept?
lf the developers can press through a successful environmental review,
then the County will reap fees and the resort can be shopped
internationally as a viable project. This would be unconscionable.
Ample acreage is available in other parts of the County that might be
more appropriately suited for a resort development. Black Point in
Brinnon is not the place.
Celia Pedersen
P.O. Box 547
Brinnon WA