PC424_Dave_Simmons11-16-2018From:DAVE SIMMONS
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Painted Hills Golf Course Property
Date:Friday, November 16, 2018 5:00:52 PM
November 16, 2018
Lori Barlow
Spokane Valley Community and Public Works Department
10210 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Dear Ms. Barlow,
Please consider this response to the request for public comment regarding the EnvironmentalImpact Statement on the proposed development of the former Painted Hills Golf Course.
We are concerned that this proposed development will significantly impact the surrounding
area - both during the construction phase and more importantly, over the long term. The entireSpokane area is seeing significant growth and it is critical that this growth be managed in a
manner that is responsible to both the current and the future residents. We have but one chanceto 'get it right'. We feel that the reviews of these kind of developments are often focused on
the benefits of those who seek to develop the project. Our belief is that the local governmentand agencies have an obligation, first to the existing residents and secondarily to those that
would implement changes. We are not opposed to growth, but we are concerned that it isdone with the proper perspective.
The Land Disturbance Permit Application and proposal for the development of the former golf
course represents an extreme change to the land under development and the surrounding area.We believe it is unreasonable to change this natural area in the manner proposed. Over
300,000 cubic yards of infill will permanently change the land and remove what has been aseasonal wetlands. The process of bringing this material onto the site will be very disruptive
to the current residents and users of the road system.
We are also wary of long term impact this proposed development will have on the surroundinginfrastructure, including overcrowding in the schools, traffic safety, evacuation in the event of
events such as wildfire and increased expenses in improvements and on-going maintenancethat the developer typically does not cover.
Thank you for soliciting public input on this proposed development. We hope that the current
residents' voices are truly heard and considered as well as those who stand to benefitfinancially from this project.
Sincerely,
Dave & Teresa Simmons
4523 S. Farr Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206