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Neighbors press developer, commission for fencing and trespass protections near proposed subdivision
Summary
Neighbors bordering the proposed Maple Hills subdivision asked the commission to require physical barriers or other measures to prevent trespass into hunting areas; the developer said a continuous fence may be infeasible on steep, wooded terrain but offered to consider limited measures and signage.
Several residents told the commission they fear increased trespass, lost privacy and safety risks if the Maple Hills development proceeds without edge protections.
Terry Allen said her property directly abuts the proposed cul‑de‑sac area and asked whether the developer could install a tall barrier along the shared line: "So if this goes through, I just wanna ask if there's any way that, we could have them to put, 6 or 8 foot fence with barbed wire, because I don't want kids coming over on my property where we're hunting." Robert Allen reiterated that his family's roughly 29.5‑acre property borders the site and asked for protections.
Cheyenne Hoffa, the developer's entitlements manager, said installing a continuous fence through steep, wooded terrain would be difficult and could require tree removal; she offered to explore alternatives such as no‑trespassing signage and targeted measures where feasible. Commissioners asked staff and the applicant to note the property lines and attempts to accommodate the neighbors as the PUD moves forward.
