The Woodlands at Redondo Creek (2)From:Ricardo Kelly
To:Permit Center; Becky Chapin
Subject:The Woodlands at Redondo Creek
Date:Monday, January 6, 2020 7:23:52 AM
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Good afternoon,
Our neighbor received the notification for the proposed land use for The Woodlands at Redondo
Creek. We were not notified but he shared the information put in his mailbox. It said to send any
comments to the Hearing Examiner but I did not see on the form who that would be.
I am definitely for improvement to the Federal Way areas. It is sad to see the trees go away but I
understand that is part of development and will take care of the large homeless encampment in that
area. The notice did note street and utility improvements will be part of the project. That is my main
concern that I hope will be addressed. I purchased my home almost six years ago at 29819 20th Ave.
S just up from the water tower. Our home was a flip and was completely updated. We have never
had the greatest water pressure so I hope they take that in mind with that many homes going in. My
other concern is the lack of sidewalks and lighting along 304th between Pacific Highway and 21st Ave
S. Many folks walk along there at night and 95% wear dark clothing so you need to be very cautious
when driving at night. With one of the access points going onto 20th Ave S through the land at the
water tower, sidewalks need to be integrated into the improvements as people fly around that
corner and pedestrian and vehicle accidents are a certainty as I expect many folks will have children
that will walk to the elementary school that is being rebuilt. I’ve personally seen near head-on
accidents due speeding right where that access point will be.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and forwarding to the appropriate staff who will be
working with this project. We have enjoyed living in this area as well as many of my colleagues who
have moved here from Seattle for a more family-friendly and affordable neighborhood. We hope the
impact of the infrastructure will be taking into consideration in all aspects of this project.
Best,
Richard “Ricardo” Kelly
Program Assistant
US Programs-Education, Postsecondary Success
V +1.206.770.2101
E ricardo.kelly@gatesfoundation.org
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
www.gatesfoundation.org
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