is the are where the RV park and the proposed sub division in an area that
is at high risk of flood. i.e. did it not flood out there last year? If
so how will this be addressed when building begins to insure that those
who put trailers their or by future homes will not be devistated by
flooding?
l. kay (I'll be there with bells on) sodorff-henson
sodo8711@uidaho.edu
Moscow, Idaho
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On Wed, 22 Jan 1997, Priscilla Salant wrote:
> Last night, the Moscow City Council asked for more information on several
> aspects of the Camerons' proposed development before deciding on the
> necessary re-zone and preliminary plat. In response to concerns about
> access from Highway 95 and placement of roads inside the subdivision, the
> Camerons' modified and re-submitted the preliminary plat yesterday. Several
> Council members wanted more time to consider the changes and more analysis
> by city staff.
>
> The proposed development includes 25 lots clustered together in an 80 acre
> parcel south of Johnson Trucking on Highway 95. The site is within the
> city's area of impact, but outside city limits.
>
> One realtor testified in favor of the proposed development last night,
> arguing that there is a high demand for small rural properties close to
> Moscow. About six people testified against the proposal, citing potential
> conflicts between agriculture and residential development, traffic problems
> on Highway 95, and uncertainties about water supply.
>
> Linda Pall expressed concerns about whether this particular site is most
> appropriate for residential development. Larry Hodge disagreed, noting that
> the site is within the "area of impact," and therefore precisely where
> planners expect future growth to be accommodated.
>
> The Camerons' have already received approval to build an RV park near the
> proposed subdivision, which raised questions about the joint impact of both
> developments.
>
> The Council will re-consider the proposal at their next regularly scheduled
> meeting, in early February.
>
> Priscilla Salant
> Department of Agricultural Economics
> Washington State University
> Pullman, WA 99164-6210
> (509) 335-7613
> (509) 335-1173 FAX
>
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