HomeMy WebLinkAboutRECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON ANALYSIS - revised 9-10-25RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON ANALYSIS:
Based on the foregoing findings, analysis, and conclusions, the Planning Division recommends that the Hearing Examiner APPROVE the application for the conditional use permit (ZON2024-00012)
proposed sand and gravel mining operation, with the following conditions of approval.
1. Prior to implementation of the proposal, the applicant shall obtain the following permits:
- a General Sand and Gravel Permit for the WA State Department of Ecology
- a Reclamation Permit from the WA Department of Natural Resources
- a Notice of Construction (NOC) from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
- a Class IV General Forest Practice Application from the WA State Department of Natural Resources
2. Prior to implementation, a written agreement must be submitted to the county providing All individuals working at this location must be notified that the operation lies above an
aquifer recharge area, and must be provided annual training on the best management practices as required per 18.20.240(2)(h)(vii) JCC.
3. This operation shall at all times comply with Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority permit requirements, as required per 18.20.240(2)(h)(viii) JCC.
4. A report summarizing compliance with conditions of WA State Department of Ecology NPDES Sand & Gravel permit must be submitted quarterly, as required per 18.20.240(2)(h)(ix) JCC.
5. A report outlining the measures taken during the previous year to implement the approved Reclamation Plan will be submitted to DCD annually, as required per 18.20.240(2)(h)(x) JCC.
6. With the exception of the northern and western property boundaries bordering Jefferson County International Airport and the Jefferson Transit facility, a ten-foot-tall earthen berm
must be constructed between the perimeter of the mining site and the adjacent properties. This berm is to be planted with conifers at 15-feet on center, which shall be maintained
throughout the lifetime of the mining operations.
7. The conditions developed for this Conditional Use Permit application were based on information provided by the applicant and other elements of the public record. Therefore, the
proposed use shall be conducted in substantial conformance with the application, site plan, and other submittals included with the application, and as modified herein.
8. The proposal shall comply with the WA State Department of Ecology’s guidelines in WAC 173-60 Maximum Environmental Noise.
9. The allowable hours of operation are from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours of operation may be authorized for emergency purposes by the Administrator per 18.20.240(2)(f)
JCC.
10. Any signage necessary for this operation shall conform to the development standards described in 18.30.150 JCC.
11. A water truck must be available during hours of operation to suppress dust. The operator shall ensure that mineral extraction will be done in a manner that will ensure that dust
does not does not leave the property and impact adjacent landowners.
12. The access and haul roads serving the site shall be graveled to reduce the volume of dust generated through vehicle traffic.
13. Any material accepted at the proposal shall be limited to clean fill material only. The proposal shall not accept concrete, asphalt, excessive (over 5% by volume) woody debris
and yard clippings, building demolition or construction debris, soils and dredged materials that would be considered dangerous or hazardous as defined by the WA State Department of
Ecology.