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GIOELLO Nick R From: BARBARA BERGERSEN <bbergersen@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2018 3;32 PM To: GIOELLO Nick R Subject: Capital Hill (PDT 17-3) Dear Mr Gioello, I am writing this letter to describe my great concern for the potential development of Capital Hill PUD. I am certain that, if the Capital Hill development commences, the increased traffic of both cars and large vehicles on Spring Blvd, will greatly increase road danger to all the residents. My husband and I own a home at 2323 Spring Blvd. Our driveway is located on the east side of Spring Blvd. ( very close to the Chancellor's House). The road has many areas of limited visibility, as it curves past the trees and bushes. If someone is driving fast down Spring Blvd, I have almost been hit numerous times, while exiting our driveway. As you know, the road is also very narrow and has no sidewalk. I walk my dog on the west side of the road frequently. It is frightening when cars are coming from both directions, and we are walking on the curb. Many drivers not familiar with the road, drive in the middle of the road. There are numerous children walking to school along the road, and bike riders traveling slowly up the hill. It is dangerous each time cars travel around a pedestrian or cyclist. Spring Blvd cannot be altered to improve these problems. The driving skill of drivers cannot be altered either. Spring Blvd is the primary route that most drivers coming down Capital use to get get to town. If the amount of vehicles on Spring Blvd increases, we are all affected by increased danger. This would be a mistake, and it could cause injury. This increased danger is unfair to all the current residents of this neighborhood. I hope that the Capital Hill land could possibly be part of Hendricks Park. I greatly appreciate your work on this issue. Please enter this letter in the record for Capital Hill (PDT 17-3). Please confirm receipt. Thank you! regards, Barbara Bergersen