HomeMy Public PortalAbout20210726 Brug_Phil_FW_ Scope of Impact Study for Pine Creek Ranch SubdivisionFrom:Brian Parker
To:Diane Kushlan; Meredith Todd; Michelle Groenevelt
Subject:FW: Scope of Impact Study for Pine Creek Ranch Subdivision
Date:Monday, July 26, 2021 8:07:00 AM
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Brian Parker, AICP | City Planner
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From: Phil Brug <phillipbrug@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2021 11:00 AM
To: Brian Parker <bparker@mccall.id.us>
Subject: Scope of Impact Study for Pine Creek Ranch Subdivision
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The study required for the proposed Pine Creek Ranch Subdivision (PCRS) needs
the highest priority placed on ACCESS ISSUES for the following reasons:
1) WILDFIRES: Lands adjacent to the PCRS and the Woodlands subdivision are
highly susceptible to wildfires. Climate change is dramatically increasing this risk.
Safety of the residents, both in the Woodlands and in the PCRS, will require multiple
options to quickly vacate homes, while not interfering with fire fighting resources
attempting to reach fires. Wildfire activity is straining fire fighting resources all over
the west. This makes it imperative that there be multiple good accesses to and
through the PCRS and Woodlands to combat fires as quickly, and easily as possible.
What has been considered adequate access in the past is no longer appropriate for
public safety.
2) EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS: The current situation in Woodlands is
inappropriate in that there is only a single access into the subdivision. This creates an
unsafe situation for emergency medical, or fire fighting access. Recently the only
access to Woodlands was temporarily totally cut off for road maintenance on Spring
Mountain Boulevard. Last winter there was at least one incident of a delivery truck
getting stuck on ice on the sloped and curving Woodlands drive and blocking all
access to the subdivision for a time. This is not acceptable and must not be
exacerbated by increasing traffic on Woodlands Drive.
3) SIDEWALKS AND PATHS: The current situation in Woodlands is unfortunate in
that no sidewalks or paths were included in the original design. Adults and children
are forced to use the street for walking and bicycles. The advent of electric bicycles,
scooters, and skateboards is rapidly increasing use of the street. Climate change is
placing emphasis on making use of these forms of non-vehicle transportation. It is
inappropriate to place any more traffic on Woodlands Drive. The PCRS must include
sidewalks and paths that are designed to be kept clear through out the winter.
4) AVERAGE USAGE IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE: Traffic on Woodlands Drive is
extremely variable due to the presence of 2nd homes and our climate. Any study that
does not measure and take into account peak traffic volumes will not be appropriate.
It is at these peak volume times that safety is most compromised. Limited access as
snow builds up during the winter contributes to unsafe situations and must be taken
into account.
5) GROWTH AND THE FUTURE: McCall is growing rapidly. This is going to continue.
There is no question that eventually there will be development beyond the PCRS.
Future access will be required though the Woodlands and PCRS. This must be taken
into consideration to avoid a repeat of the current situation, where barely adequate
access is being asked to accommodate new development. The geography in this
area will force future access to be from the West and this must be studied carefully
and planned for.
Thank you,
Phillip Brug
628 Woodlands Dr.