The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutPRE2019-00004 Agenda Outline1 PRE19-00004 Pre-Application Conference Department of Community Development Jefferson County International Airport Runway Rehabilitation Time & Date: Thursday, February 28, 2019; 2:00-3:00 pm. Community Development Department. Owner & Applicant: Port of Port Townsend, P.O. Box 1180, Port Townsend. Contact: Eric Toews, Deputy Director, eric@portofpt.com, 360-385-0656. Agent: Reid Middleton, 728 134th St., SW Everett, WA 98204. Contact: Shannon Kinsella, skinsella@reidmiddleton.com, ph. 425-741-5012. County Attendees: Joel Peterson, DCD; Austin Watkins, DCD; John Fleming, PW. Description of Proposal: Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) Runway Rehabilitation Project includes reconstruction of the approximately 3,000 foot main runway by providing upgraded subgrade materials—totaling about 5 acres, providing a crown slope to the runway, an addition of a center taxiway/runway connector to meet FAA safety criteria—totaling about 9 acres, and associated stormwater facilities and electrical improvements that are triggered by the runway rehabilitation work. 30% design work has been submitted for this meeting. Location of Proposal: The JCIA is about 4 miles southwest of the City of Port Townsend on ca. 316 acres. Agenda: 1. PROPONENT’S PROJECT OVERVIEW 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – John Fleming 3. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION, DCD – Joel Peterson Site Summary Description: The 315-acre study area includes a paved runway and taxiway surrounded by mowed grasses, at an approximate elevation of 105 feet. Surface water, ditches, and subsurface water drains the site to the east-southeast from elevations of 104’ down to 100’ feet at the extreme ESE edge of the site. The higher elevation landscape surrounding the active runway areas supports upland shrub land with patches of low elevation forest dominated by red alder, black cottonwood, with some Pacific madrone and Douglas fir. Wetlands, ditches, and detention ponds are present throughout the site. Public water supply wells are present near the stormwater detention facilities in the SE corner of the site. Regarding groundwater and stormwater runoff, the airport site includes underground fuel storage tanks and several septic systems. 2 Access: Access to the JCIA is from State Route 19 at Airport Road. Additional construction access points are proposed from each of the airport site: from SR 19 at a point about 500 feet opposite Prospect Avenue from the east; and from State Route 20 about 300 feet north of SR 20 and Four Corners intersection to access the west side of the airport site. Critical Areas JCC 18.22.100 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas: Most of the airport facility is mapped as a Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Area + Special Aquifer Protection Zone. • JCC 18.22.130 Protection Standards: In all critical aquifer recharge areas, stormwater runoff shall be controlled and treated in accordance with best management practices and facility design standards as identified and defined in the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, as amended, and the stormwater provisions contained in Chapter 18.30 JCC. JCC 18.22.195 Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas: A DNR-mapped low-gradient, non-fish bearing (“Ns”) stream traverses the site from east to west. The stream mapping traverses some paved areas, so accuracy needs to be checked in the field. • JCC 18.22.270 Protection Standards: Submit and have approved grading, drainage & erosion control plans. Buffers shall be established and delineated. Prescriptive buffer from non-fish bearing seasonal stream less than 20% grade is 50 feet. Administrative buffer reductions may be possible with habitat enhancement mitigations. JCC 18.22. Wetlands: Wetlands have been identified and delineated on the site from other projects. Buffers need to be clearly marked to ensure there is no encroachment during construction. • JCC 18.22.330 Protection Standards: Wetland buffer widths are prescribed and established based upon the category of the wetland. Department of Ecology has updated rating forms since the last wetland delineation on the site. Buffers shall be marked in the project area. Administrative buffer reductions may be possible with habitat enhancement mitigations. Cultural Resources JCC 18.30.160. Archaeological and Historic Resources. The requirement for an evaluation by a qualified archaeologist is indicated by mapping resources provided by the Department of Archaeological and Historical Preservation (DAHP). 3 Zoning & Allowed Uses Land uses at JCIA are regulated under Chapter 18.15 JCC, Article III-A, Jefferson County International Airport Essential Public Facility District (AEPF), with parcels zoned AEPF as depicted in the Jefferson Comprehensive Plan. Land use regulations are compatible with the Jefferson County International Airport Master Plan. JCC 18.15.405. Three overlay districts are designated for the Airport and surrounding areas: • Airport Overlay I – Based on Noise Contour Interval Map contained in the FAA-approved JCIA Master Plan which projects the 55 DNL (Day-Night Average Sound Level) contour through year 2022. • Airport Overlay II – Airport operations awareness area delineated by the WSDOT Aviation Division, according to Aircraft Accident Safety Zone #6 recommendations of “Airports and Compatible Use” publication. This correlates with the FAA mandated airport traffic pattern for JCIA. • Airport Overlay III – Provides for limited rural-scale non-aviation-related industrial uses in the AEPF. Performance and Use-Specific Standards Chapter 18.20 JCC Jefferson County code reflects FAA regulations and the JCIA Master Plan for development standards in Overlays I & II. Noise standards in Chapter 8.70 JCC and Chapter 173.60 WAC apply to the project proposal. Development Standards Chapter 18.30 JCC JCC 18.30.060 Grading and Excavation Standards. Summary: • Design & maintain adequate buffers of undisturbed vegetation to minimize off-site impacts of surface water runoff, erosion, and sediments. • Areas of exposed soil shall be seeded or otherwise be protected by temporary means to prevent erosion. • For long-term weed control at disturbed areas, coordinate with the County Weed Control Board to eradicate nuisance species. Chemical applications are not permitted within Fish & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas unless part of a plan for the control of invasive or noxious plant species. Proper reporting procedures shall be followed. JCC 18.22.250 (8). JCC 18.30.170 Stormwater Management Standards. Summary: • Compliance with Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW), Washington State Department of Ecology. 4 • May also use when necessary: Aviation Stormwater Design Manual, Managing Wildlife Hazards Near Airports, Technical Manual M3041.00 December 2008 Washington State Department of Transportation. • The project is considered a “Large” project and must meet all minimum requirements of the SWMMWW. Permits and Process Stormwater Stand-Alone Construction Stormwater Permit • Submit stormwater permit application including Stormwater Site Plan, Temporary Erosion & Sediment Control (TESC) plan and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). If there are Stormwater Management Facilities • When stormwater facility is complete, provide letter from Engineer of Record to Public Works certifying the SW facility was constructed properly. • Provide Operations and Maintenance Plan to Public Works • Enter into a Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Jefferson County. After agreement is signed by the Public Works Director, owner records notarized agreement with County Assessor and notifies Public Works when it has been recorded. SEPA Review Process -- New Construction or Maintenance of Existing Transportation Facility? After review of available project information, we believe this project is likely to be exempt from SEPA. However, if any changes are made or new information is made available, the project will be reviewed to see if SEPA may be required. SEPA provides a categorical exemption under 197-11-800 (3) Repair, Remodeling and Maintenance Activities. “The repair, remodeling, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing private or public structures, facilities or equipment, including utilities, recreation, and transportation facilities involving no material expansions or changes in use beyond that previously existing.” SEPA review would typically be applied by exceedance of the local threshold under 197-11-800 (1) Minor New Construction if project exceeds clearing and grading of >500 cubic yards. • Submit a SEPA Checklist using form at: https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations- Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/SEPA-checklist-guidance • DCD publishes a Notice of Application in the newspaper of record, agencies and tribes are notified, and a 14-day comment period is run per JCC 18.40.780. 5 Special Reports 1) A cultural Resources survey will likely be required pursuant to JCC 18.30.160, as indicated by mapping resources provided by the Department of Archaeological and Historical Preservation (DAHP). An Inadvertent Discovery Plan will be necessary, identifying specific procedures to follow if cultural resources are found during construction. 2) An updated wetland report will be required to delineate, rank, and apply standard buffer widths using current Department of Ecology guidelines. Buffers must be marked to exclude these areas from potential impacts from construction access areas, stockpile areas and equipment staging areas. Building Permits As the project is currently understood, there are no building permits to be issued. OTHER REGULATORY/LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS • Department of Ecology – General Construction Stormwater Permit. JCIA is Industrial Stormwater Permit Holder (Site S03000725D) which may need to be updated. • Washington Department of Transportation—Road Access Permit review for construction access • See Governor’s Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) for state permitting guidance documents. Assurances are unavailable. Discussions at the Pre-Application Conference are not binding, and no statement made by county representatives shall in any way relieve applicant of the duty to submit an application consistent with all relevant regulations and requirements. Pre-Application Conferences do not vest any portion of the development proposal. The burden is on the applicant to read, understand, and verify applicable statutes, regulations, and rules.