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Jefferson County
Department of Community Developme~. . ~~. June 11, 2004
621 Sheridan Street . ,. .h. .. ~ I U
Port Townsend '
Washington, 98368
JIll 14 200.
Dear Mr. Scalf
The currently proposed Port Ludlow development is almost identical to the one that was
presented to the Jefferson County Planning Department twelve years ago. At that time,
our Community had negative reactions and strongly opposed this development, citing
overcrowding, high density, parking problems, a detriment to the environment and an
unsightly addition to the area around the pond and near by Marina.
Now a new EIS has been presented to the County Planning Department, with the hope of
getting approval for this previously unacceptable plan. Why is the developer so intent
upon overcrowding and overdeveloping? The only answer is money and more money.
Of course a developer needs to make money, however, does the developer have to make
money at the expense of the community?
Land already platted and approved, in that same area, is available to the developer. The
sale and wait list for the same townhouses that they originally planned on building is
proof of continued profit, if more of the same are built. The developer could start
construction on these at any time.
The currently proposed clustered units, on the land below the 44Harbor Master" will
obviously be used as part time rentals or even as supplementary hotel rooms. The ill
thought out Inn has failed to turn a profit. Evidently, the extra accommodations seem
necessary to the developer in order to provide more hotel space.
The hotel guests had a view, but then the town houses were built obstructing that view.
Now the developers want to add insult to injury by covering the land near the pond and
over the pond with high density housing for a transient population. When it is done the
developer leaves the mess and we are stuck with it and lower property values. What
benefits the developer turns into a financial disaster for the permanent resident.
Please insist on another complete EIS and an honest evaluation of the impact that this
proposed development would have and the consequences to the environment, parking and
safety, not to mention the aesthetics of our community.
The EIS that the developers presented to the County is not specific, does not address all
issues, and is unprofessional and incomplete.
We, as residents and tax payers of Jefferson County, ask that you will realize how crucial
it is for the Jefferson County Planning Department to step forward and help our Port
Ludlow Community by insisting on a professionally done EIS. We are grateful for your
support.
JEFFEHSON COUNTY DCD
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