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To: Jefferson County Dept. of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
JEFFERSON COUNTY DeD
Re: Draft SEIS - Port Ludlow Resort Plan Revision
We take exception to certain comments contained in the DSEIS for the Port Ludlow
Resort Plan revision. As Vice President of the Ludlow Maintenance Commission and as
a full time resident of Admiralty II Condominiums it is my intention to limit my remarks
to the proposed Admiralty III.
1. Surface Water to be Contained in Basins A & B
There is currently year around seepage and drainage from the meadow above Admiralty
II into our lower parking areas, with water pushing its way up through seams in the
asphalt. What will happen to the additional surface water and how much will be added to
existing drainage problems in Admiralty II? No consideration appears to have been
given to overflow of a retention basin from earthquake, landslide or other events which
could be destructive tour property and dangerous to our residents.
Admiralty I and Admiralty II and the proposed Admiralty III are known to be in an area
of "Landslide Hazard - Medium Risk". Adding even more hard surface and run off will
create an area of even higher risk and the greatest risk is to residents of AD II living
closer to the shore.
2. Open Space
Building stacked flats for Admiralty III will eliminate all present open space in the Resort
Area. The DSEIS fails to mention that a playground will be eliminated, a volleyball
court, horseshoe pits and a basketball court will also be lost, as well as a walking trail
from the Conference Center along Olympic Place. The DSEIS mistakenly calls the lawns
of Admiralty II open space but we are a private condominium complex. At present only
35% of the owners rent any part of their units. The DSEIS states that events like
weddings may be celebrated on Ad II lawns. This is made in error. Admiralty II has no
business relationship with the PLA Resort.
3. Bird Population
Again the DSEIS is in error. A number of eagles roost west of Ludlow Bay. Ad I and
Ad II residents see them every day of the year. The elimination of their nesting area will
do severe damage to the population.
4. Beach Club
The Beach Club is not a conference facility as stated in the DSEIS. This is a private
facility for members and guests of the Ludlow Maintenance Commission.
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5. Creation of a Private Recreational Facility
If ever a proposal was made to try and cause problems in a community it is this attempt at
social discrimination. Already there are numerous different organizations within the
community struggling to maintain facilities. We positively resent addition of another
method of splitting the Port Ludlow community by establishing yet another private
membership facility.
6. Outdoor Recreation Areas
The PLA proposal and the DSEIS do not provide any replacement of the recreation area
being eliminated as noted in Item 2 above. Where do these proposed new resort residents
go to enjoy the outdoors in Port Ludlow? There are no green spaces for leisure, walking
or relaxation. There are no outdoor sports facilities, no basketball court, tennis court, no
benches or even walking paths. None of the facilities that constitute a resort are being
provided.
7. Parking:
The very worst possible impact will occur in the Admiralty III proposal where every flat
will have two outdoorparking spaces, one behind the other. Very soon the cars will be
lined up along the street and in the property of Admiralty II. Street parking will prohibit
ingress and egress for emergency vehicles and local traffic.
8. Master Planned Resort Desismation
I call your attention to the description in the DSEIS - page 3-53 of Master Planned
Resorts. With this project PLA win totally change the Jefferson County Plan for Port
Ludlow from a resort to an urban area.
9. Protection for Residents
Admiralty II needs protection from the impact of39 new housing units adjacent to our
property. Those new Admiralty III residents will have no open space of their own. They
will have purchased property in Port Ludlow with the expectation of enjoying the
shoreline, walking paths and views they see here. We request PLA be required to install
a fence along our joint boundary, ornamentally designed and including an entry gate for
vehicle traffic into Admiralty II for the protection of the privacy of our residents.
Yours Very Truly
Jr
John Van Zonneveld I.
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Port ~>>dlow, W A 98 65
HAY 25 2004
JEFFERSON COUNTY DCD