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FW: Comment on Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR)
George Terry <GTerry@co.jefferson.wa.us>Mon, May 20, 2024 at 8:50 AM
To: Cristina Haworth <cristina.haworth@scjalliance.com>
FYI
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Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 8:21 AM
To: George Terry <GTerry@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Subject: FW: Comment on Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR)
Good morning,
I am passing this on in case you want to respond to his questions.
-Emily
From: Matthew Iles-Shih <ilesshih@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:35 PM
To: Planning <planning@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Subject: Comment on Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR)
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Greetings,
I am a neighbor on Black Point and after reviewing the preliminary plat for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort
(MPR), I had a couple of questions/comments:
1. Perimeter Fencing/Barrier: What is the actual plan for perimeter barriers and how will this impact existing wildlife and
related ecology?
-There is an indication in the Wildlife Management Plan that the development may install a 8-10' wire fence around
part or all of the property perimeter. It is argued that a barrier on the western side could reduce cross-highway
animal traffic, however, any such barrier on the eastern side of the site would not have this same safety advantage
and would significantly impact the penninsula's ecology, especially in relations to resident deer and other terrestrial
wildlife that are currently sustained through their ability to access a range of environments and resources across
Black Point (something which would no longer be possible if the Pleasant Harbor Hamlet -- a very sizeable and
strategically-located portion of the entire peninsula -- is effectively cordoned off.).
2. Water quality concerns:
6/28/24, 2:06 PM SCJ Alliance Mail - FW: Comment on Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR)
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a8da66f112&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1799587323987793793&simpl=msg-f:1799587323987793793 1/2
Exhibit 65E
-Stormwater management: is the current plan for stormwater management -- especially related to potentially
contaminated water redirected from impermeable surfaces and other pollution sources -- sufficient to protect the aquifer
and nearby surface water resources?
-There is a particular concern regarding "Storm Pond #5", at the development's northeastern border which will be
collecting storm runoff from a significant section of streets and residences in the northeastern corner of the
property. The potential for accumulating and piping unprocessed petroleum-derived and other pollution from a
series of streets, residences and facilities seems significant. Both via the burm's spillway and through
subterranean flow, this potentially polluted water could impact the water quality of the local aquifer (an issue for
existing and future wells) and contribute to freshwater flow into Foster Lake, a marine embayment that has
historically been used for aquaculture for human consumption. Is there a robust plan (and if so, what is it) to treat
and monitor this stormwater?
-Are there sufficient protections to aquifer and surface water (local freshwater and nearby saltwater) with respect to other
potential sources of pollution, e.g., fertilizers and pesticides commonly used to maintain golf courses and other non-native
vegetation? What is the plan for mitigation and monitoring?
-In the event that issues emerge related to water quantity or quality (e.g., impacting well water), is there a plan for
assisting the MPR's neighbors while these issues are addressed?
Thank you for your consideration of these questions and concerns. I look forward to learning more.
Sincerely,
-Your Neighbor
6/28/24, 2:06 PM SCJ Alliance Mail - FW: Comment on Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (MPR)
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a8da66f112&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1799587323987793793&simpl=msg-f:1799587323987793793 2/2
Exhibit 65E