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Rosalind K Plorde
55 McKenzie Lane
Port Ludlow, W A 98365
JUN -1 2004
JEFFERSON COUNTY OeD
Dear Sirs,
I was very dismayed the other evening at the Port Ludlow "Town Meeting," to learn of
the DSEIS that Port Ludlow Associates is to submit to Jefferson County for their
proposed expansion in the lower harbor-resort area. An outside consultant sitting in a
remote location and drawing lines on a "plan" To reinforce and validate what the
developer wants to do, is a sorry way to conduct business. There seemed to no
understanding ofthe original intent or design and concept ofthe "Resort at Port Ludlow,
and worse, no real effort to consider the impact ofthis plan. Practical considerations
such as the amount of space it takes to park a car, drive down a street or allow emergency
vehicles access to residences seem to be glossed over and/or ignored. Packing in more
residences and subdividing open spaces into "products" is the only thing evident in this
plan.
The "impact" is both esthetic and physical. The regulations put forth by the state of
Washington to safeguard shorelines and other environmental considerations are not
included at all. There is no evidence that either PLA or their consultants made any finite
measurements ofthe space, did any research on drainage, land slides, water supply,
proposed usage, transportation or safety.
We as residents of Port Ludlow, moved to this community to enjoy the attractions that
both nature and the original developers provided. If and when some facilities are made
"exclusive" to only a segment of the community, and the natural environment is
degraded, many will begin to think of going elsewhere. PLA seems to be trying to
present another scheme not unlike the last effort to create revenue by imposing ill-
conceived and grandiose programs for the golf and marina community.
Many of us are retired, but we are not senile or stupid as this DSEIS report would
suppose. We count on Jefferson County to reject this proposal as both inadequate and a
travesty for all concerned. If Jefferson County counts on our property taxes to contribute
to the county coffers, they must make sure that Port Ludlow remains a viable and
attractive community or it may decline to a mere shadow of its former self.
Thank you for your attention and interest.
Sincerely,a
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Rosalind K. Plorde
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