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November 3, 2005
Al Scalf, Manager
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Dear Mr. Scalf
This letter is in reference to the Port Ludlow Associates Application for Resort
Development and Marina Expansion. It is our understanding that the Hearing Examiner
will be reviewing this application in the near future and I would like to express some
concerns regarding that expansion to be taken into consideration at that time. We look at
this issue from several viewpoints; as a resident of Port Ludlow (North Bay); as a Port
Ludlow Marina tenant; and as a close friend of a Port Ludlow Village town-home owner.
. Density: The increase in density proposed by Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) is
not only a substantial increase over the previously agreed to (by Port Ludlow
residents) density, but is far too dense for the proposed area in terms oftraffic
safety (both vehicular and pedestrian), parking, emergency vehicle access and the
general aesthetics and character of the area which directly affects my property
value.
. Condominium Parking: The proposed parking for the condominium parking is
to provide one space per condominium with parking for a second car in a 12 foot
driveway. Most vehicles are considerably in excess of 12 feet which would mean
that vehicles would then either extend into the street (illegal) or be forced to use
parking allocated for the marina and restaurant which would result in inadequate
number of spaces for those functions.
. Boundary Line Adjustments: The current town-home owners purchased their
homes with the understanding that the remainder of the properties in the area were
platted to be town-homes similar to theirs, thus maintaining the character and
value of their investment. The boundary line adjustment requested by PLA is in
direct violation of that understanding and as such degrades the value of the
existing town-homes.
. Bonding: Given the history of Port Ludlow Associates (and its predecessor Pope
Resources) both managed by the same individual, it is essential that any amenities
or conditions agreed to or proposed by them must be supported by a bond, lest
they be simply agreed to, then ignored, as in the past.
Clearly, the developer (PLA) has the right to develop their property. However, it is
absolutely essential that they develop the property in accordance with the previous
agreement and that the Major Report Plan Revision and the Boundary Line Adjustments
be denied. Otherwise the increase in value of their property will be accomplished at the
expense of every other property owner inPort Ludlow al1dwe are vehemently opposed to
such a subsidy to PLA.
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10 Trader Lane
Port Ludlow W A, 98365
btclark@cablespeed.com
(360) 437-2081
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