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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 Attachments:image001.png image002.png     Brian Parker, AICP   |  City Planner 216 E. Park Street | McCall | Idaho 83638 Direct: 208.634.4256 | Fax: 208.634.3038 Web: mccall.id.us Blog: mccallcitysource.com Social: Facebook.com/cityofmccall Please click to sign up for CodeRED!   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   CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.   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.