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Smith, Terry [TLSmith@Kronos.com]
Monday, January 16, 20062:28 PM
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Subject: Written Comment for Port Ludlow Resort Build-Out Hearing
AI,
I have attached a written comment that I request be submitted into the record as part of the public hearing
regarding Port Ludlow Associate's Port Ludlow Resort Revision scheduled for tomorrow. As your office is closed
today, I am submitting this to you electronically.
Thank you for your assistance here.
Terry Smith
Mobile: 206-499-3894
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January 16, 2006
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
RE: Comments regarding Port Ludlow Build-Out and Marina Expansion LOG ITEM
Major Resort Plan Revision, MLA05-00407 #_ '?~7
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To Whom It May Concern:
As a newer property owner in the Port Ludlow community, I would like to comment on
Port Ludlow Associates' (PLA) effectiveness and credibility as a property developer in
Jefferson County. In light ofPLA's application to redefine their Resort Build-out Plan
for Port Ludlow, I would suggest that the county look at PLA's record to-date in terms of
managing to previous plans and plats approved by Jefferson County.
I purchased my townhome in 2003 when it was under construction. Soon after taking
ownership, several material issues came to light in regard to variances to the original plat
for this property. These issues include:
1. I do not have clear title to the land under the townhome that I purchased.
2. My garage is positioned 45 inches from the active roadway.
3. I have no designated parking for my unit. Currently, I park on the gravel
shoulder opposite my townhome, which is under consideration for high density
development in this resort revision.
I have repeatedly questioned PLA on resolution to these issues and still have no response
after over two years of ownership. Questions exist as to whether PLA even had valid
permits to construct the building that I live in, at the time of construction. Ultimately,
these issues will need to be litigated, due to PLA's uncooperativeness to bring response
or resolution to them.
PLA is asking Jefferson County to put the County's faith in them to manage a resort
revision that involves greater density and further impact on shoreline development. I
question PLA's ability to manage to such a plan if approved, based on their previous
performance.
Longer term, the increased density issues will aggravate issues that remain unresolved
with the existing townhome owners on the waterfront in Port Ludlow, resulting in
litigation involving both PLA and Jefferson County. New owners will most likely be
impacted by issues that linger from previous development failures.
Would it not be in the best interest of Jefferson County to require that PLA resolve the
open issues that they have with existing property owners in Port Ludlow before
expanding their right to further develop the resort waterfront? As a Jefferson County
taxpayer, I believe that it is critical that we assess the past and future liability to Jefferson
County created by PLA's inability to develop to subscribed development plans before
approving further development by PLA.
Respectively Submitted,
Terry Smith
42 Heron Road
Port Ludlow, W A
(Mailing Address: 18905 73rd Ave NE
Kenmore, W A 98028)