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14 Forester Lane
Port Ludlow, W A
June 8, 2004
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Mr. Al Scalf, Director
Jefferson County community Development
621 Sheridan
Port Townsend, W A 98365
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JEFFERSON COONtY DeO
Dear Director Scalf:
Weare writing to you regarding the Port Ludlow Resort Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS). We are particularly concerned about the
proposed expansion of the marina area.
The proposed increase in residences in the marina area is significant and will have a
substantial impact on traffic and parking for the marina. The DSEIS does not provide an
analysis of or a solution for the parking and ensuing traffic problems.
The proposed prolonged construction will drastically increase the air pollution in and
around the marina. The increased pollution will not only cause damage to the boats
permanently moored there as well as visiting boats, but may well have a negative impact
on the wildlife whose habitat is the lagoon, the shore lands surrounding the lagoon, and
marina and waters of the bay itself. These issues are not adequately addressed in the
DSEIS. Decisions should not be based on the 12-year-old data.
The proposed construction will also significantly add to the drainage problems in Port
Ludlow. It is my understanding that the North Bay Drainage District, the competent
agency on drainage issues in North Bay, has not been consulted regarding the drainage
issues nor is there any provision in the DSEIS addressing the drainage questions.
The substantial density increase proposed in the DSEIS will have a negative impact on
our property values. Port Ludlow will no longer qualify as a Master Planned Resort if the
proposed expansion is carried out. The long-term impact resulting from the loss of the
designation, due to the action of the developer, will change the focus of Port Ludlow
from a "Village in the Woods by the Bay" to just another residential area. These changes
in designation and focus will adversely affect our property values and Jefferson County's
tax base.
Additionally, the proposed marina expansion calls for the extension of one of the existing
docks so far out into the bay that it will unfairly impair or significantly block access to an
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established privately owned dock just west of the marina. Again the DSEIS does not
even consider the negative impact on this property owner.
We respectfully request that you take our comments into consideration when considering
the DSEIS proposed by Port Ludlow Associates. We do not oppose their continued
development of the area, but we do object to the DSEIS in its current form. Much more
thought and consideration needs to be given to the impact of the developer's plans on the
existing community, the environment and the long-term effect on Port Ludlow before any
DSEIS is approved.
Sincerely,
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Gerald and Diane Purd
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