178_-_2021-08-21_Mary_McElroyFrom:MARY MCELROY
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Painted Hills DEIS - impact to Wetlands
Date:Saturday, August 21, 2021 3:35:12 PM[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when openingattachments or clicking links.
Ms. Barlow,
I am a registered voter of Spokane Valley and live within a mile of the former Painted
Hills golf course. I take regular walks around the perimeter of the golf course and am
familiar with the area.
I am opposed to the residential development of this land. I do not feel the impact on
the environment - specifically, the wetlands - has been adequately addressed. There
are so few natural areas left in this part of the valley. There is value in having these
natural areas. Once they are gone, they are never coming back. I expect the leaders
of the City of Spokane Valley to think about the future.
Filling wetlands with junk materials is not a solution and is irresponsible. I want to
know how the wetlands will be maintained or replaced to ensure wildlife have access.
I also want to know where citizens will have access to natural areas.
Regards,
Mary McElroy
12013 E. 34th Ave.Spokane Valley, WA 99206
From:MARY MCELROY
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:Painted Hills DEIS - Traffic
Date:Saturday, August 21, 2021 3:44:35 PM[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when openingattachments or clicking links.
Ms. Barlow,
I am a registered voter of Spokane Valley and live within a mile of the former Painted
Hills golf course. I take regular walks around the perimeter of the golf course and am
familiar with the area.
I am opposed to the residential development of this land. I do not feel the impact on
the environment - specifically, increased traffic - has been adequately addressed.
Have any of the decision makers waited in traffic at the intersection of Pines and
16th? Or Pines and 32nd when school is starting/ending? This is under current
conditions. The study has not explained how the additional traffic of 600+ homes andapartments in front of a 2-land road will be addressed to avoid even bigger issues.
I expect the leaders of the City of Spokane Valley to think about the future. They
need to explain how traffic flow will be changed to ensure expediency and safety. Also, this should be paid by the developers, not the public. We are already behind
the curve on our infrastructure according to the latest city report.
Regards,Mary McElroy
12013 E. 34th Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206