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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLog210 . e 1/ Jefferson County Hearing Examiner RE: Trendwest/PLA Case Number MLA06-00221 November 3, 2006 Please keep in mind that there will be no adverse impact to the developer in the event that this application is denied. ' PLA did due diligence before buying the MPR and determined that it was a profitable venture as presented. The Trendwest proposal came latter, and though it might be an opportunity for PLA to accelerate completion of build out, it will not affect the final number of water or sewer hook ups allotted to the MPR. Clause number 3., referenced in the Staff Analysis & Conclusions section of the review prepared for this hearing, mentions sustainable economic vitality as an agreed provision to Jefferson County Resolution No. 42-00 between Jefferson County and PLA. Using the current paradigm, of residential build out of high quality single-family homes, economic sustainability seems to be assured. This is accomplished because each homeowner may contract with service providers within the community and thereby support those private businesses. This encourages businesses from the local area to thrive and remain vital. Proponents of the Trendwest proposal claim annual stimulating revenue of $7,500,000. (see attached "Developers Report" from the Port Ludlow Voice) But this would be duplicated by the same number of residential units (120) built out using the current MPR development concepts. The concern for us as County residents is actually in the admitted creation of 40 new full time jobs. The same "Developers Report" claims $1,000,000 in payroll that will stimulate the local economy. But this averages out to 40 new LOW WAGE jobs, Jobs that, according to studies done for Jefferson County, will not even provide adequate income to afford a median priced rental unit. (See attached affordability analysis, and graph) Low Wage jobs are a burden to tax payers because of the essential County services necessary to help sustain quality of family life on the Olympic Peninsula. People need the type of employment that will pay them a sufficient wage. A wage like those who are currently providing services to this community will be making at full build out. Please do not allow this intrusion of increased poverty. Thank you for your attention, I'~~ )(' ~"\' (J- / \ .,' \.V~>' Larry Lawson 10140 Oak Bay Road Port Ludlow W A 98365 3604377732 ;2(V I lp e e Port Ludlow Associates Port Ludlow Voice ~ Developer's Report by Diana Smeland, PLA Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Acting President I am still receiving a lot of questions about the econom- ics of Trendwest coming to Port Ludlow and on what happens if Trendwest is not approved, The hearing for Trendwest is Friday, November 3, 1 :00 p,m., at the Bay Club. This is your opportunity to voice, at the micro- phone, before the Hearings Examiner, your opinion or position on the proposed Trendwest project. It is the hope of Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) to welcome Trendwest to our community, The approval of the Trendwest project, allowing for the tight clustering of the 120 units is ben- eficial to the natural, economic and financial environment and vitality of Port Ludlow and the Resort's amenities, I hope to see you at the hearing! Tract E, if developed as originally zoned and planned for, would accommodate approximately 45-50 single-family residential homes, The balance of the 70-75 units would be constructed on other to-be-determined developments throughout the Master Planned Resort (MPR). There is a development cap of 2,250 residential units within the Port Ludlow MPR. We have approximately 400 residential units remaining before reaching the cap, If the Trendwest proj ect comes to fruition, the 120 units would be deducted from the 400 residential units remammg, If Trendwest is unable to build on Tract E, and PLA finds a new "home" for the 70-75 units, these units would be developed similarly to Olympic Terrace I. A develop- mentofthis size requires approximately 35 acres, as well as approximately 8 acres for the infrastructure of roads, homes, driveways, etc, The Trendwest project is expected to contribute approxi- mately $7,500,000 in annual revenue from members who will spend the money to use local golf, retail, and restau- rant facilities in the community and outlying areas. These figures are based upon historical data from other similar locations, This potential revenue would be a significant economic stimulus for all amenities, The Trendwest proj- ect anticipates the need to create 40 new full-time jobs to service their members and maintain their facility, which could generate new payroll revenue of approximately $1,000,000 annually for the area. Page 31 We continue to look forward to meeting with groups and residents in order to share ideas or deal with any expressed concerns about Port Ludlow's future, Randy Verrue is in Port Ludlow around the third or fourth week of each month, We are both committed to an outreach program with the members of our community, You can reach me at dsmeland@portludlowassociates,com or at 437-8342, Resort Happeni ngs by Kevin Zellmer, General Manager, The Inn At Port Ludlow As the fall and holiday season approaches, we have some wonderful events happening at The Resort, This time of year brings savory food and wine to our palates. Chef Deneb and Blue Lawrence, our Food and Beverage Man- ager, have put together some great dining experiences to celebrate the fall and holiday season that is now upon us! Starting with Thanksgiving, a four-course meal will be served with Baked Brie en Croute, Fall Seasonal Salad, choice of entree from Beef Wellington, Salmon en Pappilotte, Balsamic Port Braised Lamb and Turkey Breast Roulade, Finish this off with three fabulous des- sert specials, all for $34,95 per person, In addition to the four-course meal, there will be a kid's menu available for children under 12, The 10 percent community discount is available for this event. Reservations will be accepted for seating times of 11:00 a.m" 1 :00 and 3:00 p.m. The Fire- side Restaurant will be closed for dinner in the evening, and the Harbormaster will be closed for the day as well to allow our staff time with their families, Happy Thanks- giving to you all, and we hope to see you! Chef Deneb will be rolling out new menu selections and specials throughout the fall and winter, There are some great specials at the Harbormaster: All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib and Crab on Sundays; Wednesday nights will be the talk of the town as we roll out Italian Night. This bottomless pasta bowl, salad and breadsticks, all for $12,95, is a crowd pleaser, For the highlight special at the Fireside, we have Tuesday night 1/2-price Bottle of Wine Night and Chateaubriand for Two for $49,95, As 2007 rolls around, our New Year's Eve Celebration will be a blockbuster ~vent. Last year's event sold out and we anticipate another stellar ~VGnipg,.Deneb and Blue ,'c. ..,~ .~~. lfi (J ! ....L.. y Port Ludlow Voice e are putting all of the pieces together, and details will be announced next month. Some of the highlights will be Cocktail Hour with Appetizers and a Six-Course Epicu- rean Dinner with Champagne Toast at 9:00 p.m" New York style, I want to thank the community for your continued support and your feedback. As our operations continue to grow and be finessed, your support and feedback is paramount. 2006 has been a great year of growth for us, and the team at The Resort looks forward to 2007 being an even better year, Have a great holiday season and we look appreciate your support of our operations, A Recipe for Success by Chef Deneb, The Resort at Port Ludlow Take a subject such as eating, We all do it, most of us love it, and it may just be the most important thing we do each day, It provides fuel for the body, mind and spirit without which we would dwindle away and perish, But is it just that, , ,sustenance or something more. This simple biological necessity has a habit of slipping down our priority list, often garnering little more attention than the color of socks we should wear. Shopping be- comes a chore, one more burden crammed into an already hectic schedule, Meal preparation is often worse, abject torture and always the same mind-numbing question, "What do you want to eat?" "I 'dunno,' what do you want to eat?" The whole process can be reduced to a hurried and frantic, unappealing afterthought. If I may offer a suggestion it would be this. Proper plan- ning prevents poor performance! Spend the time to plan a menu for your life that represents the day, your mood and the season, Make grocery shopping an event that can inspire a connection with your community, planet and each other, Join a co-op, go visit a farm, ask your local fishmonger what they would eat and be courageous in your choices, Monotony is not the spice of life! I have included two of my favorite fall recipes, great food that is in season and happening right now. Food that once given the attention it deserves will return the energy you give it tenfold. This is the way of many things worth do- ing and of all things cullinaire, (See Recipe this page and page 35) " ~~/V ...-5- e Page 32 ~ 2Tb 1 pound Chanterelle Bisque Butter Fresh Chanterelle Mushrooms, cleaned well and very finely chopped Onions, very finely chopped Flour Chicken stock White wine Bay leaf Nutmeg, freshly grated Cornstarch, dissolved in: Water Heavy cream, warmed Salt and Pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped Sherry vinegar 3 Tb 2 Tb 4 cups 1 cup 1 1 pinch 3 Tb 3 Tb 1 cup 1 Tb 1 tsp In a large saucepan melt butter on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and saute them for 3 to 5 minutes, Sprinkle in the flour and stir it for 2 to 3 minutes until no lumps, Add chicken stock, white wine, bay leaf, and nutmeg, Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer it for 15 minutes, Remove the bay leaf. Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir it in well, Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes, Add the warmed heavy cream and stir it in, Season the soup with the salt and white pepper, Garnish with the chopped parsley and a sprinkle of sherry vinegar, Boating Classes The final class in the Port Ludlow Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary, Flotilla 41, Boating Skills and Seamanship series for boaters is Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 p.m" at the Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue Station on Oak Bay Road, This class is entitled "The Rest of Our Story" and will focus on small boat safety, personal watercraft, hypothermia, motorboats and sailboats, carbon monoxide poisoning, float plan, U.S. Coast Guard District Offices, instructions for using a course plotter and metric conver- sion system, For further information and to register, contact David Aho. His cell phone is 360-302-0113 or send e-mail to daho@cablespeed.com, The 2007 class schedule should be available shortly on http://aI300401.uscgaux,info/pu- bed. html#gfm. Flotilla 41 meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue Station. Meetings start at 7:00 p,m, The exception is this month when it will be held on Wednesday, November 15, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. e e . - - - co ~ ,... '#. c N .... l\J N CD N ~ P) CO .... fi 0 CO ,... ~ CO '#. ..... ,... P) P) fi ~ 10 :e. ,... ~ 0 ICi CD N .... N .... fi en en .... i .... 0) - N rn ,... ..... '#. ~ c N 0) 0 P) (0 0 0 N 0 CO fi -aU) .... E U) :0) 10 N W Ol ~ 0 .... ,... .U) CO :i:! .41) ~ 0 ~ m" -0) ~ N ,... ell Z ('t) t: 0 .... N ::s N ~ .w fi ~ b:.. J! C(C.Q) . ~ E t: 0 '00.0 ! 10 - C() .c ..... :g '0 ,... ~ CIS C '0 S ai ,... N · 0 s I ,... m l! .- 'C: fi CIS . .... a. ;:..a. t: II: t: as I -..as i I N CI .., .._ W 10 N ::s . '0 I a:: CO ~. 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Income 50% of Median Income 1!m $22,595 $18,076 $11 ,298 I Homeowner Affordability for 1998 Income (Gap) to Afford Average Home ($20,619) ($25,138) ($31,917) Underlying Assumpdons: 1998 (1) Median home value is $100,810 (2) Income needed to afford average home is $39,649. *.-.. (3) Percentage of county family median income necessary to afford average home is 107%. (4) County and city family median Income and household median income are identical. County Household Median Income .tnI $30,587 80% of Median Income $24,470 50% of Median Income $15,294 Income (Gap) to Afford Average Home ($9,062) ($15,179) ($24,356) * Based on 1 0/90 loan to value ratio, 360 periods, 9.91 % interest rate, 13% of value for taxes and $250/year for insurance all equaling 28% of gross income. 19 . . . ~ '" e e ~. . . ~ I , .... . 7nl- , . '-~~ I,R, ICe 'UJL~1fJI1 1U1l[ J~O ~Jl!hl ... JEFFERSON COUNTY ~Pf. OF COMMUNITY tJEVf:i flPMf:NT I ~""'-"""'''_--~''''''''''''''"-.,.,,.....~.,~---..-._l Background Report . Jefferson County Housing Needs Assessment Population, and Housing Profiles of Jefferson County and Port Townsend 1999. . ~\';ib:\1 tirj. . /,,, , I/J . uL ~ ., ~ ~.