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From: David W. Johnson <dwjohnson@co jefferson.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:18 AM
To: 'Garth Mann'
Cc: Al Scalf; Stacie Hoskins
Subject: RE: BoCC Conditions for Pleasant Harbor Resort
Thanks, Garth.
From: Garth Mann [mailto:GarthM@statesmancorporation.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:31 PM
To: David W. Johnson
Cc: jcoyle@pgst.nsn.us; Gretchen.Kaehler@dahp.wa.gov; AMackie@perkinscoie.com
Subject: RE: BoCC Conditions for Pleasant Harbor Resort
David Wayne:
Please scroll down for responses.
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From: David W. Johnson [mailto:dwjohnson@co.jefferson.wa.us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:10 PM
To: Garth Mann; Garth Mann
Cc: jcoyle@pgst.nsn.us; Gretchen. Kaehier@dahp.wa.gov
Subject: BoCC Conditions for Pleasant Harbor Resort
Garth,
Just a follow-up on our conversation regarding the Tribes. I talked to Glenn Hartmann and he was able to
provide some background on the process to date. I think it's important to point out Condition K of the Bocc
Conditions of Ord. approval. That condition states:
k) As a condition of development approval, prior to the issuance of any shoreline permit
or approval of any preliminary plat, there shall. be executed or recorded with the
County Auditor a document -reflecting the developer's written understanding with and
among the following: Jefferson County, local tribes, and the Department of
Archaeology and Historical Preservation, that includes a cultural resources
management plan to assure archaeological investigations and systematic monitoring of
the subject property prior to issuing permits; and during construction to maintain site
integrity, provide procedures regarding future ground -disturbing activity, assure
traditional tribal access to cultural properties and activities, and to provide for
community education opportunities. I called on Monday and left a message with Jessica Coyle to return my
call..... No response... if she calls you to complain.
Subsurface Group, conducted indepth studies of over 60 to 80 excavations on the MPR sites as requested by
representatives of the Tribes et al. The excavation was monitored by Glenn and the Tribe's Archeologist. There
was nothing found on any of the lands that was anticipated to be in question. The only area where any Ancestral
Mittens were located was owned by WSFW close to their public dock. (I understand that when ownership was
discovered ..... the concerns were no longer an issue?).
We have walked the site on 2 or 3 occasions with a number of representatives of the Tribes in order that they
could see the site first hand. From these site walks and our Resort's luncheon -discussions; Subsurface on behalf
of Statesman proceeded with the site excavations as aforementioned.
There are five local tribes that may have an interest or consider Black Point part of their Usual and Accustomed
Area. I would encourage you (if you haven't already) to talk with Jessica Coyle who represents the Port Gamble
S'Klallam Tribe. I know she would be interested to know that you have tried to address the concerns in their
scoping comment letter. Also, it's important to future permit approval to have a clear understanding in writing
among the County, Tribes and the Department of Archaeology and Historical Preservation (DAHP). To date,
Grecthen Kaehler with DAHP has not heard from you. You should also contact her at (360) 586-3088. I'm sure
she can help out with coordinating this process for you and assist you in working with the
Tribes. David.Wayne.... we have gone above and beyond in dealing with every group and organization that feels
they have RIGHTS to this property including a group that has tried to extort money..
I have personally met with most of the Tribes in the area, but up to your phone call last week, the Skokomish
Tribe proved to Glenn and others that they had the Ancestral Rights for this area including the South
Shore area. The Skokomish Tribe went so far as to show us records of their history and from this presentation,
we agreed that they should be the Conservation Group for the South Shore Conservancy.
The Tribes will Not come out and say they support any development... as you know.
Irrespective, we have been very cooperative and have listened to everyone's concern, and we have
complied... including the relocation of the shoreline Maritime Village as requested by the S'Klallam Tribe, in order
that it complies with the proposed SMP guidelines of 150 ft.
This has cost us a lot of time and money in consulting costs and redraws..but as good citizens we agreed
tosucomb to their concerns.
Why not just once, the Jefferson County Group stand up and say..."Enough is Enough"... "These folks from
Pleasant Harbor Resort have gone above and beyond in creating the Highest of Environmental Standards this
State has ever witnessed". We are not going to listen any longer to any more frivolous talk that is not
substantiated by facts. "We need this MPR to succeed in this County !" "Lets ALL support this development, and
stop trying to destroy most things that are progressive."
I for one ... would fall off my chair if this were ever to happen... over the past 5 years.
David Wayne Johnson
Associate Planner - Port Ludlow Lead Planner
Department of Community Development
Jefferson County
360.379.4465