8_-_2021-7-17_Cheryle_RustadFrom:Deanna Horton on behalf of City Hall
To:Lori Barlow
Subject:FW: Painted Hills development
Date:Monday, July 19, 2021 9:51:09 AM
Respectfully,
Deanna
From: Comcast <ethncher@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2021 2:26 PM
To: City Hall <cityhall@spokanevalley.org>
Subject: Painted Hills development
In response to the notification of proposed development of the Painted Hills area by Black Realty Inc.
I would like to submit my NO VOTE for the following reasons:
1. It’s a wetland area that consistently holds water run-off for the surrounding area. Every single
year it nearly floods Thorpe Rd. Because of the high water levels it is also used extensively by
wildlife.
2. The proposed housing is too dense. Existing services will be overwhelmed.
Much of the traffic would go by 3 schools which already have a very heavy road usage. The
schools themselves would carry a heavy impact.
Thorpe road exiting the west side onto Dishman-Mica is already heavily traveled. The road
merges at a curve with no center turn lanes which will greatly increase the likelihood of
serious accidents in a 45 MPH zone.
Both fire stations that service this area are already in high demand – I hear the sirens!
3. In years past when we have experience fire danger the escape routes are already limited. The
proposed density will aggravate this situation and compromise safety for the entire
community.
Thank you for considering this information. I have not spoken to even one person in the
neighborhood who thinks this development is a reasonable proposal. The only one who stands to
benefit in Black Realty by pocketing the profits while they live away from the problems they create.
Cheryle Rustad
3809 S. Loretta Dr.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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