HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 22-03 Email Exchange between Fire Marshal_EJFR 080620251
Mo-chi Lindblad
From:Phil Cecere
Sent:Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:25 PM
To:Robert Wittenberg; Bret Black
Cc:Mo-chi Lindblad
Subject:RE: Mason St Habitat for humanity project
Attachments:Mason Street Hearing Fire Marshal exhibit.pdf
Good Afternoon Robert,
It is the county’s understanding that Habitat for Humanity has opted to not employ a
consultant for the hearing examiner’s invitation to submit a fire safety report. My comments
as the Fire Marshal will be provided as the AHJ for the county without the benefit of this
report and only the findings from the other documents (turn apparatus radii, hydrant map,
access plan etc.) Please advise whether EJFR is willing to supply a statement or testify on
behalf of the project one way or the other so that DCD can prepare for the next hearing. If we
could get a statement by Friday 8/8 to prepare the packet for hearing it would be appreciated.
I have attached my exhibit for reference if it is helpful.
!!!!UPCOMING PLANNED PTO 8/14-9/2 OUT OF OFFICE!!!!
From: Robert Wittenberg <rwittenberg@ejfr.org>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2025 3:24 PM
To: Phil Cecere <PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Cc: Bret Black <bblack@ejfr.org>
Subject: RE: Mason St Habitat for humanity project
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Phil,
In reading the Order of Continuance, it says the Applicant is invited to submit “a signed report by a qualified
fire safety consultant certifying that the proposed play layout meets the standard under RCW 58.17.110 with
respect to fire safety, with references to applicable state and local fire code.”
Then it goes on to say that the Examiner requests from EJFR “a signed letter commenting on the fire-safety
report of the Applicant’s fire safety consultant described above.” So, is there a consultant report that has
been/shall be submitted for us to comment on? Keep in mind, it will be unlikely for us to review the report
and comment by Friday 8/1.
It also says if a report is not submitted, then he requires a District rep to testify at a hearing. We will need to
review the full package of documents relating to the fire safety of the development well prior if we are
required to testify.
Thanks,
Robert WiƩenberg
East Jefferson Fire Rescue
Community Risk Manager
office 360.385.2626
cell 360.302.1799
rwiƩenberg@ejfr.org
From: Phil Cecere <PCecere@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2025 12:53 PM
To: Robert Wittenberg <rwittenberg@ejfr.org>
Cc: Bret Black <bblack@ejfr.org>
Subject: Mason St Habitat for humanity project
Hey Robert this was what I was referring to below: The whole document is attached but I think
this is the relevant section for you. If you need and of the previous turning radii or hydrant
maps I can get you all of those. These comments are due 8/1 and the next hearing is 8/8. Sorry
for the late notice I just learned that I needed a response as well this morning.
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Mission Statement
To preserve and enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County by promoting a vibrant
economy, sound communities and a healthy environment.
Jefferson County Community Development
Office of the Building Official
Office of the Fire Marshal
Phil Cecere
621 Sheridan St • Port Townsend WA 98368
Desk: 360.379.4461 https: co.jefferson.wa.us/1687
Tom Erlichman
Jefferson County Hearing Examiner
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend, WA.98368
It is my understanding that the previous exhibit comments provided from my office was
found insufficient and denied. In light of this, I am taking advantage of the alternative to
testifying at a future hearing and providing written comments as I plan on being out of
office and feel it improper to delay this hearing any further.
The Mason street proposal has been meticulously thought out and input has been
provided by this office through numerous, well attended meetings. I, myself representing
the Fire Marshal and the Building Official duties for Jefferson County, as well as East
Jefferson Fire Rescue has had ample reviews of the various portions and revisions of
this project.
Fire flow analysis has been discussed with the applicant and the water purveyor
Jafferson PUD#1. The proposed use of the majority of the structures as residential four
unit townhomes, less than three stories and less than 5,000 sq ft cumulative per
structure falls under the threshold for residential automatic sprinklers. The proposed
congregate buildings and the required fire protection and life safety system
requirements are deferred until permit application submission and reivew. Preliminary
proposed water availability via 8” mains will accommodate all hydrant locations, with
hydrant flow data to be verified prior to building permit issuance.
All emergency access is appropriate, with comments only as to the viability of the road
construction of the wagon track style road being discussed as to the durability to
withstand #75,000 water tankers. Location of the access road and access through the
parking areas is found to be appriopriate including turning radii analysis and hydrant
placement produced by Parametrix and provided by the applicant. Addressing is
deferred to a future process at the time of building application submittal.This is
consistent with DCD practices, preliminary input has been provided by JeffCom
dispatch for consistency with addressing compatibility.
Phil Cecere, Jefferson County Fire Marshal, Building Official