14_-_2021-7-22_Ian_SwanFrom:Ian Swan
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Painted Hills DEIS
Date:Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:15:15 PM
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Dear Ms. Barlow,
I am a life long resident of the Spokane Valley and tax payer. It is as such that I am writing to voice strong
opposition to the proposed construction of 580 dwellings on the old painted hills golf course.
Here are some of the issues I see.
1. Traffic both during construction and after.
2. Noise pollution, mostly during construction.
3. Destruction of a wetland. Loss of habitat for deer, moose, eagles, frogs, ducks, geese, hawks and bear.
4. Lack of school infrastructure. As I understand it, Ponderosa, Chester, Horizon and University High School are all
at or above capacity.
5. Too many homes. Not sure if you or any other city planners have been by what used to be the Bergman tree farm,
but what a disaster. Amazing what happened to that neighborhood almost over night. Most neighbors to that
property have sold or are in the process of selling. It used to be one of the most coveted areas of the valley,
unfortunately no longer.
6. Loss of one of the few remains green tracks in the valley.
It seems that this property could be used to build homes on 1/2 acre lots with the preservation of the existing
wetland in-mind. I would assume the developer could sell the lots at a premium. I know this would possible cut into
the the anticipated tax rolls of the city, but that should be the last of your concerns.
Please inform me when a public comment period is as I would like to speak on the record about this.
Sincerely,
Ian Swan
11315 E 18th
Spokane Valley Wa 99206
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