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Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A
9&36& June 1,2004
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JUM - 3 2004
JEl=FERsoN COUNTY DCD1
Re: DSEIS for Admiralty Condominium and Ludlow Bay Village, Port Ludlow
Sir:
We are concerned about several features of the draft SEIS fur tbe developments
named. We reside in the South Bay area of Port Ludlow but keep a boat in the marina.
Like most residents of Port Ludlo.w, we frequel"otly attend functions at the Beach Club..
Many criticisms of the plan have been noted including inadequate plans for
parking, lack o.f road access for emerg.ency vehicles, encroachment 00 tr.e existing pot".d,
and inadequate provision for likely increased water run-ofI
Our personal reservations about the pIan are:
1. The intent to create maximum density of housing units in the relatively confined
area promises to. destro.y the present "open air" atmosphere. We already suffer
loss of the wonderful water views which we had ten years ago from the Ludlow
Village area. As an attraction for both residents and visitors, high density
development makes the area less desirable. Although this is primarily an aesthetic
issue, home values.. are apt 10 suffer as. well.
2, Rental of a slip in the marina assumes adequate parking proximate to the marina
for boat o.wners. If there is a general inadequacy of parking in the area, oovioosly
this will impact parking by boat owners .It is our understanding that proposed
condominium units. will have one car garages. Assuming that most home o\vners.
will have two cars, the second will occupy public spaces or be parked on the
street. Widespread street parking, and.. predominance of dead end streets. will create
havoc especially for delivery trucks and emergency vehicles.
3. hny further encroachment ,on the pond will significantly inhibit .the wildlife
population. Frequent spotting of animal life in the village is a major plus for Port
Ludlow. residents.
Our recommendation is to replace this draft: SEIS with a new comprehensive
documenttakinginto,considerationthe aesthetic and.,envHonmentalimpactof further
dense development.
Sincerely, ,. D
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Kevin & Susan Ryan
124 South Bay Lane
Port Ludlow, W A 98365
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