When I bought my property in unincorporated Dallesport, it was with the intent that I could retire in a community with peace and quiet. I purposely bought a property of one-third acre in size so I would have some space between me and my neighbors. I bought and paid for my property in full at time of purchase in 2005.
I will not stand quietly by while Mr. Maley attempts to force me into R2 zoning, so that he will not violate spot zoning rules in the state of Washington. Furthermore, I should not be forced to pay higher taxes because an out of state developer does not want to follow the rules laid out in the zoning laws of the state of Washington.
Mr. Maley is attempting a second bite at the development apple. He had an approved plan that he let expire. Mr. Maley knew that this property was zoned SR — suburban residential — when he bought it, just like I knew my property was suburban residential when I bought mine.
Mr. Maley has been far from a good neighbor, nor have the following Klickitat County departments: The Planning Department, Building Department, Road Department, and the inspectors have failed miserably in the execution of their prescribed duties and responsibilities.
There are CC&Rs that have yet to be met on the properties Mr. Maley has already sold out of Block C. Now he wants even those sold properties to be forced into R2 zoning.
In the past, I have voted for Klickitat County Commissioners whom I thought represented Klickitat County residents, rather than an out of state developer.
Finally, I wish to point out that on Sixth Avenue there is a commercial concern that was built for the sole purpose of being leased to the U.S. Postal Service, yet Klickitat County never required a zone change to commercial zoning like all other post offices in Klickitat County. Also, the Dallesport Water District has water tanks, a lab, filtration plant and offices on a suburban residential zoned property also in Block C. The water district went to the Planning Commission and got a conditional use permit to cover the activities performed on the site.
Subdivisions have no place in rural unincorporated Klickitat County, as they cannot be protected by volunteer fire departments.
Is your safety and welfare going to be put to the test next? Please help me stop these subdivisions.
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