142_-_2021-08-14_Mardy_MartinFrom:Mardy Martin
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Painted Hills PRD / DEIS
Date:Saturday, August 14, 2021 11:26:34 AM[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when openingattachments or clicking links.
Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner, City of Spokane Valley
10210 E Sprague Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
RE: Painted Hills PRD / DEIS
Dear Lori:
As a resident of the south valley for over 40 years, and a tax paying citizen of the City of Spokane Valley,
I believe the approval of the Painted Hills PRD would be irresponsible.
The property is a designated flood plain. We have watched this land flood multiple times. It will happen
again. The complex hydraulic abatement system proposed by the developer in the DEIS can not be
maintained and operated by a Home Owners Association. It is not realistic to assume that a group of
neighborhood volunteers would have the knowledge or financial resources to manage, maintain and
operate the proposed water control system. When the system fails, the failure will be the responsibility of
the City of Spokane Valley and the the resulting liability and costs incurred will ultimately be shouldered
by the tax payers.
The idea to bring in 377,000 cubic yards of fill dirt (37,000 truck loads) is ludicrous. To say this would not
have an impact on the existing roads, neighbors and adjacent three schools is not reality. Who is going
to monitor the quality of the proposed fill dirt to make sure it does not contain contaminants that will leach
into our aquifer? Who is going to pay for damages caused to neighbors when water is diverted onto their
properties?
The Traffic Impact Study included in the study has many omissions and is outdated. It should not be
considered as valid and current information.
Central Valley School District has stated that they do not have room at University High School, Horizon
Middle School, and Chester Elementary School to accommodate the new students generated by 580 new
residences. Will the developer notify prospective purchasers that their children will need to be bussed out
of the area for school? Of course, the answer is no. Will the developer pay for the cost of bussing the
children? The answer is no.
As proposed, this development is doomed to failure for so many reasons. Please do not allow this to
become a liability for the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mardy Martin
3919 S Eagle Lane
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
From:Mardy Martin
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Request for Public Hearing - Painted Hills PRD
Date:Saturday, August 14, 2021 11:37:42 AM[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when openingattachments or clicking links.
Lori,
It is imperative that the City of Spokane Valley recognizes the concerns of it's citizens.
I am requesting a public hearing on the Painted Hills PRD.
Thank you,
Mardy Martin
3919 S. Eagle Lane
Spokane Valley, WA 99206