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.

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