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Michelle Farfan
From: AI Scalf
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 20054:32 PM
To: Michelle Farfan
Subject: FW: PLA expansion
A comment letter on the Resort
AI
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From: Jack Manning [mailto:jackatm@cablespeed.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02,20054:28 PM
To: AI Scalf
Subject: PLA expansion
Jack Manning
25 Sea Vista Place
Port Ludlow, WA 98103
jackatm@cablespeed.com
November 2, 2005
Al Scalf
Manager
Jefferson County Dept. of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Dear Mr. Scalf:
I am a three year resident of Port Ludlow, and I am writing to express my concern about recent discussion and
the pending decision to allow Port Ludlow Associates to make major changes to the Port Ludlow Resort and
Ludlow Bay Village. I have enjoyed a cabin at Mats Mats Bay since 1986 and appreciate the quality and design
of the existing resort and village. I understand the need to keep the resort viable and I support the existing
permit for expansion granted in 1993. The current proposal has several drawbacks that would severely damage
the value of the resort.
Adding a large number of condominiums would adversely affect the character and livability of the Village. It
would not allow for adequate parking or sidewalks for residents and visitors. It would require moving the
existing emergency helipad to a very undesirable location.
Port Ludlow may have begun as a Planned Resort Community but it has developed into a valuable asset to
Jefferson County. Building over wetlands, dividing the community with a third recreational facility and
reducing the size ofthe restaurant does not enhance the pride residents have in their community.
Sincerely,
11/3/2005
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However, I do not believe that the benefits of widening Main Street for more traffic compare favorably to the
benefits of keeping the trees. Consider: Trees make for a more natural, less artificial, and therefore less
stressful, environment. The sight and sound of traffic, on the other hand, are not pleasant, and can leave us
feeling more stressed. Furthermore, it is well known that trees improve air quality; leaves filter the air we
breathe, absorb pollution, and give off oxygen. It is also well known that traffic gives off myriad pollutants that
decrease air quality.
It would seem that widening our roads would bring increased growth, and thus a better economy, to our city.
However, consider that trees bring energy savings by moderating heat in commercial areas, and that
landscaping with trees increases property values. Traffic, on the other hand, will increase energy costs by
increasing temperatures and air pollution, and will decrease surrounding property values.
Are these tradeoffs that we really want to make? I am looking forward to your response.
Sincerely,
11/3/2005
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