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Dear Councilors and Mayor Stromberg,
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I would like to offer the following input to this planning action:
1. It is unclear from the materials whether there could be an impact on the surrounding road and landscape from the operations
expanding without road improvements being completed first. I believe that to and from the subject property should be considered
improved, but perhaps the law does not provide that requirement.
2. If the project is approved, please give consideration to how much you request the developer to set aside for the street
improvements. The Planning Commission recommended deferring improvements; perhaps the project is being brought in too soon
if that is necessary. The Council memo' notes the difficulty of improving in the area near the freeway due to topography and other
issues.
Given that annexation is a voluntary action, it is prudent to proceed in a way that protects taxpayers from costs that should be borne
by landowners who are benefitting from the annexation. In asking the landowner to create an estimate of the cost, please stipulate
that it will be a certified estimate of what the ENTIRE job would cost were it to be done now WITH extensive design. I understand
that this 'property only borders part of the larger, problematic area, but it is part of it.
If the thinking is that the city will assist in the financing once the improvement is made, then we are subsidizing growth beyond what
I think most residents understand our commitment to be. "
Thank you for considering this input and I hope that your deliberation goes well.
Cate Hartzell
Cate Hartzell
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