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Michelle Farfan
From: David W. Johnson
Sent: Friday, May 21,20044:18 PM
To: AI Scalf; Michelle Farfan
Subject: FW: DSEIS Port Ludlow
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From: TSmith9185@aol.com [mailto:TSmith9185@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 4:20 PM
To: David W. Johnson
Subject: DSEIS Port Ludlow
I am a relatively new resident living in what will be one of the most impacted traffic areas in the expanded
development of the resort area that is currently under environmental review. My unit, 42 Heron Road, will be
directly across from the development that will be over the pond.
Having only lived here since October in the off season, traffic density and parking are an issue without increased
building density. Currently, my garage access is directly into the lane of oncoming traffic. Pulling in is difficult
without swinging into the gravel across the street. If cars are parked there, this is not possible. If backing out of
my garage, all I can do is trust that on coming traffic will see me coming out and yield if necessary as there is no
visibility from inside the garage. I try to back into the garage if possible, but traffic and parking does not always
allow for this.
Parking is an issue as well. I have a one stall garage and was told on purchase that I would have access to an
additional space. Today, the parking alternative is across the street where the additional build-out of units will
occur. I do not understand from the drawings and plans where I will have additional access to parking.
Beach access is another issue. Guests strolling the beach are not shy and feel welcome to sit on the porch and
peer in my windows. As density increases, access will need to be defined to mark private versus public access.
My reason for purchasing in this community was to escape the density of an urban setting, not to replicate city
life. It is disappointing that once the original build-out of the plans neared completion and demand for waterfront
has soared, the developers are looking at how they can maximize their returns, ignoring the commitment made to
the residents that embraced the original community design. As a recent investor, it feels a bit like "bait and
switch."
I request that the County reject the DSEIS and revisit a plan that meets the interests of the community and the
developers.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa L. Smith
42 Heron Road
Port Ludlow, WA
Phone - 206-499-3894
5/21/2004