Congestion Impact Concerns Salmon Creek Board

Could There Be More Cars Without Any Traffic Relief?

Recently, the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association expressed concern about the proposed Nobel Meadows subdivision and the negative impacts it would have on our existing community. Below is a copy of the letter NSCNA submitted to the Clark County Board of Commissioners.

Honorable Commissioners:

The North Salmon Creek Neighborhood would like to bring concerns to your attention that may have significant detrimental impact on our community.

We have two areas of concern with the proposed Nobel Meadows Planned Unit Development: traffic impacts and environmental. The neighborhood has brought traffic concerns to The County’s attention several times over the last few years. These concerns have only escalated with each development without relief offered. About a third of our community is land locked with limited ingress / egress primarily via 10th Avenue. It is not unusual during a prime time commute to take 20 minutes to traverse less than two miles from the I-205 exit to this area. The planned relocation of the transit mall to 10th Avenue will only extend this travel interval.

From the neighborhood perspective the two projects aimed at bringing relief to the traffic problems hold no respite for us. The proposed project to widen 10th Avenue provides no real relief – because there isn’t a net gain of traffic lanes. The traffic light synchronization project has yet to provide any discernible difference. We understand that a study has been conducted to ensure the wetland and habitats are not significantly impacted. Neighbors must question this finding given that a significant wetland area, encompassing a tributary from Whipple Creek, and at least two springs reside on this property. Additionally, black tail deer, coyotes, beaver, woodpeckers, and other wildlife reside in the area while bald eagles overfly the area and land in its trees. Encroachment would definitely alter the flavor of this neighborhood and place these species at greater risk.

We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration of these issues when rendering a final decision on this proposed project.

Sincerely,

Barbara Anderson
For NSCNA Board of Directors

If you feel strongly about the quality of life in our neighborhood and the impacts of increased congestion, please contact your elected officials – Clark County Commissioners: phone: (360) 397-2232 or email: boardcom@clark.wa.gov and have your voice heard.

Assessor to Speak at Salmon Creek Neighborhood Meeting

Forum Gives Neighbors Access to Answers

Linda Franklin, Clark County Assessor, will speak at the North Salmon Creek Neighborhood Association General meeting on Tuesday March 23.  Franklin will speak on a variety of programs supported by her office, as well as answer questions and concerns that residents may have about property valuations and assessments.

This is an excellent opportunity to directly interact with your elected officials and discuss issues that are near and dear to your heart – and your wallet.

The NSCNA March 2010 General meeting will be held at the Three Creeks Library on Tuesday March 23, starting at 7PM.  We hope to see you there.

Ride the Bus, Vancouver

The Wheels on the Bus…

Bus Ridership Week is this week, October 5-9, 2009 for the Vancouver School District.  If you have a child in the Vancouver School District that rides the bus to and from school, it is especially important that he/she does so during Bus Ridership Week.  The state reimburses the school district for some of the cost of operating their bus fleet based on the number of students who ride the bus during the week of Oct. 5–9.  The district owns and operates 132 school buses and completes 780 runs per day.

Skyview to Host Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Brian Baird Headed to School.

Update 8/15/09:  The Town Hall Meeting originally scheduled for Skyview High School has been moved to the Clark County Amphitheater.  Still Scheduled for August 18, 7-9:30 pm.

Congressman Brian Baird has announced a series of five town hall meetings to reach out to constituents and discuss issues facing the nation.

The upcoming town hall meeting in Clark County will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 7-9:30 pm at the Skyview High School Auditorium in Salmon Creek.

Locations are still being sought for four more town hall meetings throughout Southwest Washington to be held over the next few weeks.

4th of July at Fort Vancouver

Not in 2009.

Happy 4th of July to all our friends and fellow Americans in Salmon Creek, across America, and around the world.

It will be a strange 4th of July here in Vancouver, WA as the Fort Vancouver Fireworks Celebration has been cancelled this year for the first time since 1963 due to lack of funds.  The Fort will still be open for picnics and BBQ’s, but no personal fireworks are allowed.

I grew up here, and for as long as I can remember, it was our family tradition to go down to the Fort every 4th of July for the show.  I always remember my dad proudly proclaiming, “The largest fireworks show West of the Mississippi!”  Not sure where he got that information, but I believed it.

The plan is to have the show again in 2010, so we hope to see there next year, and be safe.

Have Your Say

Changes to Three Creeks Area?

Clark County’s Three Creeks Advisory Council will have a public meeting March 12, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the Clark Regional Wastewater District (8000 NE 52nd Ct).  The meeting will cover site specific changes to planning and zoning within the Three Creeks area; which includes Salmon Creek, Felida, Hazel Dell, Lakeshore and the fairgrounds.  Click for more information on the Three Creeks Advisory Council.

Peanut Recall Expanded

List of Washington Recalled Products

There is a nationwide recall of peanut products due to a  Salmonella poisoning.   This does not affect the national brands of jarred peanut butter sold in grocery stores.  Click to check the list of affected products sold in Washington.

Three Creeks Advisory Council

Next Public Meeting February 12.

The Three Creeks Advisory Council will focus on the new Three Creeks Special Planning Area (Salmon Creek, Felida, Hazel Dell, Lake Shore and the fairgrounds) to assist the Clark County Board of Commissioners with transportation, land use planning and related issues.  The meeting will be held at the Clark Regional Wastewater District, 8000 NE 52nd Ct, from 10 a.m. to noon.