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Karen,
As we discussed, there continues to be new information being developed so complete review is not
possible as yet.
I thought you might get a head start with your questions and comments for me with the attached.
Thank you.
Craig
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Sent: Monday, June 3,2013 10:'18:15 AM
Subject: County review
I spoke with David Johnson this morning. He and Stacie have completed their review, but Carl was out last week, so he
will be completing his review the first half of this week.
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PROJECT TITLE
PROPOSED ACTIONS
SEIS Required
SEIS ALTERNATIVES
Pleasant Harbor Supplemental Draft EIS
Jefferson County is considering the adoption of
amendments to Title 17 and 18 of the Jefferson County
Code to provide a zoning ordinance and zoning map for
the Master Planned Resort approved by the Board of
County Commissions by Ordinance No. 01-0128-08
adopted January 28, 2008. ln addition, the County is
considering the text of a proposed Development
Agreement, as required by the Comprehensive Plan, to
guide the development, phasing and standards for the
proposed Master Planned Resort.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioner
(BoCC) conditioned approval of the Master Planned Resort
Comprehensive Plan amendment to require project-level
environmental review of the MPR proposal, and
programmatic environmental review of the proposed
Zoning Code amendments and draft Development
Agreement requirement to implement the proposal.
Accordingly, a Supplemental Environmental lmpact
Statement (SEIS) is being prepared under Chapter 43.21C
RCW to supplement the programmatic FEIS prepared for
the Comprehensive plan amendment that approved the
MPR, adopted by the County in Ordinance No. 01.0128-
08.
The environmental impacts of three alternatives are
analyzed in this SEIS, including two development
alternatives -- Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 - and a No
Action Alternative.
Alternative 1 - Alternative 1 would include a golf course,
890 residential units (including 52 units for staff housing),
49,772 sq ft of commercial area, and resort related
amenities on the 231 acre site. Approximately 33 acres of
natural area would be preserved, and 2.2 million cubic
yards of cut and fill would be required for golf course
grading.
Alternative 2 - Alternative 2 would include a golf course,
890 residential units (including 52 units for staff housing),
52,650 sq. ft. of commercial area, and resort related
amenities on the 231 acre site. Approximately 80 acres of
natural area would be preserved, and 1 million cubic yards
of cut and fill would be required for golf course grading.
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No Action Alternative - Under the No Action Alternative,
it is presumed (based on the Comprehensive Plan MPR
designation for the property and absence of site-specific
zoning)l, that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula
property could resume under the existing Conditional Use
permit MLA03-00577.
2007 Ers Draft EIS
A Draft EIS (DEIS) was issued by the Jefferson County,
Department of Community Development in September
2007. The DEIS was a programmatic EIS issued to
address non-project actions. The Proposed Action was
adoption of a Comprehensive Plan amendment approving
a Master Planned Resort and associated approval of a
development agreement confirming mitigation phasing and
development regulation vesting rules required by the
County.
The 2007 DEIS Proposed Action for a Comprehensive
Plan amendment and Master Plan approval for a Master
Planned Resort consisted of a golf course resort, marina,
and Maritime Village with 890 residential units and 79,000
sq.ft. of commercial uses.
ln addition to the Proposed Action, two action alternatives
(the Brinnon Subarea Plan Alternative and a Hybrid
Alternative) and a No Action Alternative were evaluated in
the 2007 ElS. The two action alternatives were based on
the assumption that the balance of the property within the
Brinnon Subarea be included in the proposed MPR. The
No Action Alternative assumed the Master Plan proposal
was withdrawn or denied, and that the area would be
developed under the current zoning.
The DEIS was issued with a 45-day comment period
through October 24, 2007. Public meetings were held in
Brinnon by a Planning Commission committee on
September 11th, 18th and 25th,2007.
Final EIS
A Final EIS (FEIS) was issued in November 2007. The
FEIS was based on the DEIS, with responses to comments
added to Chapter 3 (Probable Significant Adverse lmpact
Review of the Proposal), and a new chapter (Chapter 5),
which included a summary of mitigation requirements,
1 The No Action Alternative from FEIS is still valid since the zoning will not change until the Development Agreement and Zoning
regulations are signed by BoCC - see Citizens v. Mount Vernon.
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MPR Approval
LOCAT!ON
PROPONENT/APPLICANT
Resort LLP
LEAD AGENCY
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
LEAD AGENCY CONTACT
PERSON
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technical comments, and a log of comments received on
the DEIS.
The MPR designation was approved for the Pleasant
Harbor Marina and Black Point property, subject to 30
conditions imposed by Jefferson County Ordinance No. 02-
0128-08.
The Pleasant Harbor site is located in south Jefferson
County on the western shore of Hood Canal, about 1.5
miles south of the unincorporated community of Brinnon.
More specifically, the site is located on a 710-acre
peninsula known as Black Point that is surrounded by the
waters of Hood Canal on the north, south and east, and is
bordered by U.S. HUAf-Hw)L101 to the west.
The Statesman Greup ef CemBaniesPleasant Harbor
Jefferson County
Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Stacie Hoskins
Department of Community Development
Jefferson County
621 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 3794463
David W. Johnson
Department of Community Development
Jefferson County
621 Sheridan St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 37e-4465
Jefferson County - Non Project Approvals
Unified Development Code amendment to add a
section on the Pleasant Harbor MPR
Approval of a Development Agreement between the
Jefferson County and the Applicant (Statesman Group)
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Local or County Permits
Preliminary/final plat(should this be subdivision of land
- since we mav not use Preliminarv Plat method) for
roads, utilities and other infrastructure
Stormwater permit for:
- Preliminary site grading, cut and fill
- New roads and impervious surfaces
- Construction and operation of the resort
properties
- CriticalAreas protection and modification
Class lV conversion Forest practice permit for
predevelopment logg ing
Shoreline permit for any development within 200 feet of
the shoreline (close beach access to south and
possible wetland mitigation for buffer work)
Building permits for construction
Fuel containment and fire plan
State Permits
. Wastewater treatment and upland disposal (Class A
recycled water) facility permits from WDOE. Class A Water System approval by WDOE. U.S. HIAAr-H!0L101 right of way access permits for
access to U.S. H\AAf-HlUlL101 from WDOT. Well closure approval by WDOE. Hydraulic project approval by WDFW for all work below
OHWM in Pleasant Harbor. Water rights certificate approval by WDOEo Underground storage tank certification by WDOE. Construction period air quality permits from air quality
authority. NPDES general permits for clearing from WDOE. Water quality certification, wetlands, by WDOE
Federal Permits
Section 404 and Section 10 permits for allwork in
waters of the U.S. and stream modification or crossing
(road crossing streams a & b).
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EIS AUTHORS AND
PRI NCI PAL CONTRIBUTORS
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SDEIS Project Manager, Primary Author; Housing and
Employment, Rural Character and Population,
Aesthetics, Public Seryices and Consistency with
BoCC Conditions.
EA Engineering
2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 707
Seattle, WA 98121
Earth
Craig A. Peck & Associates
11402 40th Avenue E.
Tacoma, WA 98446
Water Resources
Bender Consulting
19920 South Elger Bay Road
Camano lsland, 98282
Plants
GeoEngineers
1101 South Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
Fish and Wildlife
GeoEngineers
1101 South Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
GriticalAreas
GeoEngineers
1101 South Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
Energy and Natural Resources
TBD (Mason County PUD?)
Transportation
Transportation Engineering NorthWest, LLC
PO Box 65254
Seattle, WA 98155
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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PREVIOUS
ENV!RONMENTAL
DOCUMENTS
LOCATION OF BAGK.
GROUND !NFORMATION
DATE OF SUPPLEMENTAL
DRAFT EIS ISSUANCE
DATE SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
EIS COMMENTS ARE DUE
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Failsafe Canada !nc.
4628 sth Street NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
TzE7C3
Archaeological and Cultural Resources
Cultural Resources Consultants, lnc.
710 Ericksen Avenue NE, Suite 100
Bainbridge lsland, WA 98110
Light and Glare
Michael Bornyk
Signature Lighting Manufacturers
Las Vegas, Nevada
Water and Sewer System
Craig A. Peck & Associates
11402 40th Avenue E.
Tacoma, WA 98446
FiscalAnalysis
Evans, Carroll & Associates, lnc.
2785 NW 26th St.
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Per WAC 197-11-620, this SEIS supplements the Pleasant
Harbor Marina and Golf Resort Draft ElS, September
2007, and the Final ElS, November 2007. This SEIS
together with the DEIS and FEIS comprehensively
addresses the environmental impacts of the Proposed
Action.
This document is available for review at Jefferson County
Background material and supporting documents are
available at the Jefferson County Department of
Community Development 621 Sheridan St., Port
Townsend, WA 98368. (360) 379-4450.
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MEETING
AVAILAB!LITY OF
THE SUPPLEMENTAL
DRAFT EIS
PRELIMINARY DRAFT FOR INTERNAL REVIEW
A public meeting has been scheduled for_, 2013, to
provide orientation, answer questions about the SDEIS
and the SEIS process, and allow opportunities for public
comment. The public meeting is scheduled for the
following time and location:
Date: _,2013
Time:
Place:
Copies of the SEIS have been distributed to agencies,
organizations and individuals noted on the Distribution List
(Appendix A). Copies of the SEIS are also available for
review at the following locations:
A limited number of printed copies may be purchased at
Jefferson County. The purchase price is $_ to cover
printing costs.
The SEIS can be reviewed and downloaded at Jefferson
County's web site at:
http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/commdeveloomenUbrinnon mor.htm.
Persons interested in receiving a copy of the SEIS on CD
(at no charge) should contact David W. Johnson at (360)
37 9-4465 or dwiohnson@co. iefferson.wa. us .
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TABLE OF GONTENTS
Paqe
FAGT SHEET
CHAPTER 1 - SUMMARY
1.1 lntroduction1.2 Proposed A;i;;r ;;o nri"i."tires .............1.3 lmpacts Summary Tab|e........1.4 Mitigation Measures and Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
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CHAPTER 3 - AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, IMPACTS, MITIGATION MEASURES
and SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS
CHAPTER 2 - DESGRIPTION OF PROPOSAL and ALTERNATIVES
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Background .............. ..............2-1
Environmentat Review P;;;;tt:::.::...... ............2-z
Site Description........ ........... ..2-5
Objectives of the Proposal ....2-15
Description of the Proposal and Alternatives ......... .2-16
Separate Actions .2-35
Benefits and Disadvantages of Deferring lmplementation of the Proposal2-36
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
Earth........
Water Resources
Plants
Fish and Wildlife.
Shellfish....
Shorelines
.......3.1-1
.......3.2-1
.......3.3-1
.......3.4-1
CriticalAreas
Energy and Natural R;d;;;r . ... . . .
Transportation ...........
Air Quality
Housing and Employment.......
Rural Character and Population.
Archaeological and Cultural Resources
Light and Glare
Aesthetics
Utilities.
Public Services
Fiscal Analysis....
Relationship to Plans and Policies (BoCC Conditions) ..
3.5-1
3.6-1
3.7-1
... ...3.8-1
.......3.9-1
.....3.10-1
..... 3.11-1
.....3.12-1
.....3.13-1
.....3.14-1
.....3.15-1
.....3.16-1
.....3.17-1
.....3.18-1
.....3.19-1
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CHAPTER 4 - REFERENCES (To be provided)
APPENDICES
A. Distribution List (to be provided by the County)
B. SEIS Scoping Summary
C. Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 Data
D. WDFTV Road Realignment Memo (to be provided by applicant)
E. Earth Reportso 2008 Geotechnical Report. Grading and Drainage Engineering Report. SEIS Soil and Earth lmpacts and Mitigation
F. Water Resources Reportso Water Quality Draft Monitoring Plan. Groundwater lmpact Addendum. Department of Ecology Hydrogeologic Memo. Groundwater Right Application
G. Plants Reports. Forestry Report. Vegetation SupplementalAnalysis. Prescriptive Vegetation Management Plan
H. Habitat Management Planl. WDFW Tunicate Monitoring Plan
J. Wetland Mitigation Report
K. Energy and Natural Resources Reports. Electrical Capacity Report (to be provided by applicanUPUD)o Compliance with LEED Standards
L. Transportation lmpact Study
M. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
N. Summary of Pleasant Harbor lmpacts. Job Creation and Value Added to National
Economy
O. Cultural Resourceso Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocolo DAHP Response to Cultural Resources Plan. Skokomish Tribe Response to Cultural Resources Plan
P. Dark Sky and Energy Star Approved High Efficiency Lighting Standards
Q. Utility Reports. Water and Sewer Systems Engineering Reporto Wastewater Pump Stations and Electricity
R. Draft Memorandum of Understanding's (MOU's). MOU with Fire District #4o MOU with Jefferson County Sheriff's Officeo MOU with School District #46o MOU with Jefferson Healthcareo MOU with Jefferson County RE: Housing. MOU with Jefferson Transit Authority
S. Fiscal Analysis Reportso Economic lmpact Reporto Business Plan
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T. BoCC Conditions. Proposed Public Amenitieso Draft Brinnon MPR Zoning Code and Proposed Zoning Map. Draft Development Agreement
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LIST OF TABLES
2-1
2-2
2-3
3.9-1
3.9-2
3.10-1
3.10-2
3.10-3
3.10-4
3.11-1
3.11-2
3.1 1-3
3.11-4
Table
3.1 1-5
3.17-1
3.17-2
3.17-3
3.1 9-1
2007 EIS and SEIS Alternatives Comparison.............
SEIS Action Alternatives Comparison -Residential and Commercial
Action Alternatives Comparison.............
Proposed Parking Capacity by Alternative............
Peak Demand for Parking Stalls by Alternative.............
Scope 1 GHG Emission Sources....
Scope 2 GHG Emission Sources....
Scope 2 GHG Emission Sources....
Alternative 2 - Estimated GHG Emissions.
Jefferson County Housing Characteristics, 201 0 ...............
Brinnon Housing Characteristics, 2010...............
Jefferson County, Non-Farm Employment, 2013...............
Jefferson County And Washington State -
Resident Labor Force And Employment
Number of Employees per Job Sector
Fire District ll4.-Fire and EMS Calls 2008-2012..
Brinnon School District Enrollment . 2008-2012.....
Pleasant Harbor Estimated Student Generation -
Alternatives 1 & 2
BoCC Conditions
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.3.9-9
.3.9-9
3.10-4
3.10-6
3.10-6
3.10-7
3.11-2
3.11-2
3.11-3
3.1 1-3
3.1 1-5
3.17-2
3.17-9
3.17-10
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LIST OF FIGURES
Fiqure Paqe
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
3.1-1
3.2-1
3.2-2
3.2-3
3.3-1
3.4-1
3.12-1
3.1 9-1
2007 EIS Site Boundary
Regional Map ...............
Vicinity Map..................
SEIS Site Boundary......
Kettles
Wetlands and Streams
Alternative 1 Site Plan.
Alternative 2 Site Plan.
Phasing Map ...............
Grading Plan ...............
Drainage Basins
Soil lnfiltration...........
Developed Drainage Basins .
Forested Subareas
Wildlife Corridors
Aerial Photograph - Site and Site Vicinity
Zoning Map
2-3
2-6
2-7
2-8
..2-11
..2-12
..2-17
..2-18
..2-34
.3.1-4
.3.2-4
.3.2-6
3.2-10
.3.3-3
.3.4-5
3.12-3
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GHAPTER 2
DESGRIPTION OF PROPOSAL AN D ALTERNAT vEs
This chapter of the Pleasant Harbor Supplemental Draft E/S (SDEIS) provides: 1) an overview
of the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resorf Draft and Final EIS (issued by the Jefferson
County, Department of Community Development in September 2OO7 and November 2007,
respectively; referred to collectively as the 2007 EIS); 2) an explanation of planning activities
that occurred after the 2007 EIS was issued, and why a SDEIS is being prepared; and 3) a
description of the Proposal and the Alternatives that are analyzed in this SDEIS. See ChapterI for an Executive Summary of the information and analysis contained in this SDEIS and
Chapter 3 for a more detailed comparison of the probable significant adverse impacts of the
Alternatives to those impacts analyzed under the 2007 EIS Alternatives and analysis of any new
significant impacts and mitigation under the SBEIS Alternatives.
2.'l BAGKGROUND
The Statesman Group of Companies (Statesman) applied to Jefferson County for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment in 2006 for a Master Planned Resort (MPR) designation in the
Brinnon subarea. This application was processed with the County's 2007 docket of annual
Comprehensive Plan amendments. ln September 2007, Jefferson County completed a
programmatic-level EIS that addressed the probable significant adverse impacts that could
occur as a result of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and MPR approval for the
proposed Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort project. The MPR proposal represented a
change in land use for the project site, from rural to urban, and proposed 890 units of housing,
an 18-hole golf course, and commercial space along the marina and at the golf course. A 45-
day comment period on the Draft EIS was open from September 5, 2007 through October 24,
2007. A Final EIS addressing all comments received on the Draft EIS was issued in-on
November 27,2007.
ln 2008, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) conditioned the
approval of the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (BMPR) Comprehensive Plan
Amendment with 30 conditions, as well as requiring project-level review of the BMPR proposal
(including environmental review of the proposed Zoning Code amendments and draft
Development Agreement required to implement the proposal). Accordingly, this Supplemental
Environmental lmpact Statement (SEIS) prepared under Chapter 43.21C RCW provides projec't-
level environmental review to supplement programmatic environmental review completed with
the 2007 ElS.
Since 2008, the applicant (Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resoft LLP) has revised the master
plan to address the 30 conditions placed on the BMPR Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the
BoCC and to comply with the new Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) setbaek-buffer of 150
feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). The new master plan relocates the proposed
Maritime Village out of the shoreline management area to a new location near Highruaf-![.S.
Hwy 101. Redevelopment of the marina area is permitted under an existing Binding Site Plan
(BSP) which allows for re-modeling or completion of previously approved structures within the
existing building footprints or as shown on the BSP. As a result, the site area analyzed in this
SBEIS is less than that analyzed in the 2007 ElS. The marina and marina uplands area are not
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subject to environmental review under this SEIS due to the existinq BSP permit; all other areas
remain within the SEIS site area and are described in detail in Section 2.3 below.
<Add realignment ef WDFW read whieh ehanges the SEIS beundary?>
ln addition, the applieant has a tentative aq reement with Washinoton State Department of Fish
n heu rtion of the WDFW boat launch access roadwa
further east to resolve a drivewav spacinq issue with the proposed Maritime Villaqe access
roadwav and deficient qeometric standards and siqht distance conditions onto Black Point
Road. ln order to analvze potential impacts of this road realionment. the WDFW propertv
adiacent to the proiect site has been added to the SEIS site boundarv, and is described in
Section 2.3 below. (Aqreement in Appendix alonq with CriticalArea Recon by Habitat
Technolooies)
2,2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROGESS
Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort ElS, 2OO7
The 2007 EIS evaluated a Proposed Action for a Comprehensive Plan amendment and Master
Plan approval for a Master Planned Resort consisting of a golf course resort, marina, and
Maritime Village. The approximately 256-acre resort contained two components: the Golf
Course and Resort, located on the Black Point campground portion of the property, to the south
of Black Point Road, and the Marina/Maritime Village, adjacent to the current Pleasant Harbor
Marina, and north of Black Point Road. See Figure 2-1 for a figure showing the study area
under the 2007 EIS; the Proposed Action is the area east of U.SCig,nwsf lwv 101. The main
features of the MPR proposal included:
Golf Course Resort Area:
o A championship 18-hole golf course of 6,200 yards "Links Design"
o 60,000 sq. ft. resort center with restaurant and lounge with outdoor lanai, conference
center and reception, spa, pro shop and officeso 128-unit terrace lofts for resort occupancyo 462 two-story Black Point garden townhomes
o 97 one-story Black Point villasr 52 units of staff housing
o Class A reuse recycle sewage / effluent / water treatment plant and ponds
o A 200 seat community center
o A 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant for golfing refreshments and community diningo 739 total residential units in the Golf Course Resort area
Marina/Maritime Village Areao 16,000 sq. ft of commercial area. 63 water-side unitso 4O townhouseso 48 villaso 151 total residential units in the Marina/Maritime Village area
Total Units: 890
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ln addition to the Proposed Action, two action alternatives (the Brinnon Subarea Plan Alternative
and a Hybrid Alternative) and a No Action Alternative were evaluated in the 2007 ElS. The No
Action Alternative assumed the Master Plan proposalwas withdrawn or denied, and that the
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area would be developed under the current zoning. The two action alternatives were based on
the assumption that the balance of the property within the Brinnon Subarea be included in the
proposed MPR. The Brinnon Subarea plan-Plan (BSAP) alternative assumed that the entire
approximately 31O-acre area is included within the Master Plan, and as such is subject to the
MPR limitations on resort-based urban development. The Hvbrid Alternative assumed that the
lands outside the Master Plan proposal develop under the current zoning, but that such
development could be accelerated under the current proposal and developed on a timetable in
concert with the MPR.
The 2007 EIS analyzed nine elements of the environment on a programmatic, non-project
action level including: Shellfish, Water, Transportation, Public Services, Shorelines, Fish and
Wildlife, Rural Character/Population, Archeological and Cultural Resources, and CriticalAreas.
Supplemental EIS
Per the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules (WAC 197-11-600(a)(d), a
Supplemental EIS (SEIS) may be prepared if there are:
i) Substantial changes so that the proposal is likely to have significant adverse
environmental impacts; or
ii) New information indicating a proposal's probable significant adverse
environmental impacts.
Accordingly, this SDEIS is being prepared due to substantial changes in the proposal and to
meet the BoCC conditions of approval of the MPR Comprehensive Plan Amendment, as noted
above in Section 2.1. The SDEIS supplements the programmatic FEIS prepared in 2007 for the
Comprehensive Plan amendment that approved the MPR boundary, adopted by the County in
Ordinance No. 01-0128-08, and satisfies the conditions within that ordinance.
Preparation of this SDEIS has been carried outfollowing the procedures setforth in WAC 197-
11-620, as detailed below:
1) An SEIS shall be prepared in the same way as a draft and final EIS WAC 197-
11-400 to 197-11-600), except that scoping is optional. The SEIS should not
include analysis of actions, alternatives, or impacts that is in the previously
prepared ElS.
2) The fact sheet and cover letter or memo for the SEIS shall indicate the EIS that is
being supplemented.
3) Unless the SEPA lead agency wants to prepare the SEIS, an agency with
jurisdiction which needs the SEIS for its action shall be responsible for SEIS
preparation.
According to SEPA Rules WAC 197-11-620(1)), scoping is optional for a SEIS; however, the
County elected to proceed with scoping to inform and engage the public. A notice of scoping for
the SEIS was issued on October 13,2009, and mailed to adjacent property owners, affected
agencies, and interested parties, posted as a legal notice in the newspaper, and posted on the
site. An extended 45-day scoping period was conducted from October 13, 2009 to November
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30, 2009. Agencies, affected tribes and members of the public were invited to comment on the
scope of the SEIS, alternatives to be considered, mitigation measures, probable significant
adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. A Scoping Meeting was
held at the Brinnon Public School on October 28,2009. The majority of the comments received
during scoping were specific to "Elements of the Environment" as outlined in WAC 197-11444.
See Appendix &E for an Overview of the SDEIS Scoping.
Both the Fact Sheet and Cover Letter of the SDEIS state that this SDEIS is being prepared to
supplement 2007 Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resod Draft and Final ElS, in accordance
with WAC 197-11-620(2). As with the 2007 ElS, Jefferson County is the lead agency for
purposes of SEPA review. The County's Planning D+e€t€+-M3lgggr serves as the Responsible
Official for the SEPA review.
This SBEIS includes all elements addressed in the 2007 FEIS with the addition of the following
elements of the environment: earth, air quality, plants, energy and natural resources, housing
and employment, light and glare, aesthetics, utilities, and fiscal analysis.
SITE DESGRIPTION
Location
The Pleasant Harbor site is located in south Jefferson County on the western shore of Hood
Canal, about 1.5 miles south of the unincorporated community of Brinnon. More specifically, the
site is located on a71O-acre peninsula known as Black Point that is surrounded by the waters of
HoodCanalonthenorth,southandeast,andisborderedbyUffi-_Hwv101tothe
west. Pleasant Harbor is an all-weather deepwater harbor formed by the west shore of Black
Point and the mainland, and is connected to Hood Canal by a narrow channel at the harbor's
north end. See Figure 2-2for a regional map and Figure 2-3for a vicinity map.
The project site for purposes of this SEIS consists of 13 parcels and is located on approximately
232 acres; 221 acres are located south of Black Point Road, 1 1 acres are located north of Black
Point Road. See Figure 24tor the site boundary.
As noted above, the marina area has been removed from the SEIS site boundary, as this area
is now subject to an existing Binding Site Plan, which does not require additional environmental
review. The Binding Site Plan (BSP) allows construction of a storaoe buildino shown within the
BSP boundarv and redevelopment of structures within their existing footprints only. The marina
area includes the area north of the Pleasant Harbor House and the existing Bed and Breakfast
(not owned by the applicant), and includes a grocery store, lounge, yacht club, pool and service
building, laundry, boaters shower and washroom. The BSP includes replacing the grocery
store, lounge and yacht club within the same building footprint, and remodeling the pool and
service building, laundry, boaters shower and washroom to comply with code, and completion of
a boater's storage building.
As noted in Section 2.1. the aoplicant has a tentative aoreement with WDFW to realion the
uooer oortion of the WDFW boat launch acce roadway further east and intersect with Black
matel st U,S 101. Thus
immediatelv adiacent to the eastern boundarv of the proiect site north of Black Point Road has
been added to the SEIS site boundarv. even thouqh it is owned and manaqed bv the
Department of Fish and Wildlife. The overall site calculations. acreaoes or percentaqes of area
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presented in this SEIS for the proiect do not include the WDFW propertv. Data and information
reqardino the WDFW propertv/road alionment is included separatelv in the approoriate sections
of Chapter 3 of this SEIS. (Preparinq data for Chapter 3 now 6.4.13.)
Existinq Site Character and Uses
The Pleasant Harbor site as delineated in this SEIS is generally comprised of two distinct areas:
1) the generally forested area to the north of Black Point Road which includes t#e-lhreg
structures near the northern site boundary; and 2) a former RV parUcampground (hereafter
referred to as the Black Point campground) to the south of Black Point Road. ,
An existing real estate office is located at the intersection of Black Point Road and t{rgrhway!!$.
Hwy 101. The area from this intersection to the BSP boundary is forested with a mostly gravel
pathway that connects Black Point Road with the marina area. Two single family residences are
located at the north boundary of this area including the Pleasant Harbor House, and a Bed &
Breakfast
Currently, the Black Point campground located to the south of Black Point Road is unused and
consists of overgrown vegetated areas (trees, shrubs, and grasses), a system of paved and
graveled roads, paths, parking areas, tent camp sites, recreation vehicle (RV) pad sites, picnic
areas with shelter buildings, an activity center and swimming pool, playground equipment,
restroom buildings with septic tanks and drain fields, wells for water supply, gravel borrow
areas, an entry guard house, and fenced equipment storage areas. None of the buildings within
the former Black Point campground are in use.
The southern portion of the site is a steep bluff (100+ feet high) and a narrow beach fronting the
shellfish beaches on the Duckabush River delta south of the Black Point peninsula. A small
path presently leads from the top of the bluff to the beach, but no development is located in
proximity to the bluffs or the beaches.
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Past Uses
The majority of the Pleasant Harbor site was previously developed as a 500-unit RV
parUcampground (NACO/Thousand Trails) which was established about 50 years ago. Prior to
that, the site was logged. A Conditional Use permit was obtained by the previous owner of the
site in December 2006 to re-establish a portion of the site as a commercial campground,
including a 60 unit commercial campground. This was in use until late 2007.
Vehicular and Pedestrian Access
Direct access to the Pleasant Harbor site is provided via Black Point Road. No vehicular access
currently exists from Black Point Road to the north within the site area; however, a mostly gravel
pedestrian path connects Black Point Road and the Pleasant Harbor Marina that is overgrown insomeareaS.VehicularacceSStothePleasantHarborHouseffiisvia
the marina area which accesses Highway 101 and access to the Bed and Breakfast is direct
from Hiohwav 101 via and oravel drivewav (see Figure 2-4).
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Vehicular entry to the existing campground is via Old Black Point Road, an undefined County
Road that serves as the first 0.04 miles of the existing entrance into the campground. Old Black
Point Road interseclgests with Black Point Road at approximately 0.05 miles from Highway 101.
Public access to the campground is cunently restricted via an entry gate at the entrance to the
campground. The existing campground contains a network of privately-owned paved and gravel
roads and paths.
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Veqetation
Existing vegetative cover on the site is remnant from earlier logging activities and the former
Black Point campground. Vegetation consists primarily of an over story of Douglas-fir with red
alder, black cottonwood, bitter cherry, big leaf maple and Pacific Mardone. Understory includes
broadleaf shrubs, red flowering currant, Scot's broom, vine maple, salal and evergreen
huckleberry.
Topoqraphv
The site is characterized by several relatively flat terraces, interspersed with steep slopes and a
series of kettles or depressions. The topography of the site ranges from mean sea level (msl) to
about 320 feet above msl on the peninsula, and from msl to approximately 100 ft. above msl in
the area north of Black Point Road. Slopes on the peninsula range from less than 2 percent in
the western portion of the site, to more than 100 percent in the area of steep coastal bluffs along
the south boundary. The high point on the peninsula (at existing grades) occurs in the southeast
portion of the site.
Kettles
The Black Point campground area contains several "kettle" depressions, formed when blocks of
ice buried in glacial moraines melted. The largest of these kettles, Kettle B in the north-central
portion of the site, occurs in impervious soils and supports a wetland. Other kettles on the site
occur in porous soils and are well-drained. Refer to Figure 2.;5 for the location of existing
kettles on the site.
Wetlands
Three wetland systems have been delineated in the central and eastern portions of the site.
The two western wetlands are small, isolated systems with no outlet. The first isolated wetland
is located at the bottom of the largest kettle (Wetland B in Kettle B, see Figure 2.-6), and is
0.475 acres in area. The second isolated wetland (Wetland C) is located southeasterly of the
largest kettle and is 0.279 acres in area. The eastern wetland (Wetland D) occurs on both sides
of the east property line, with0.274 acres on the project site of the total 0.5 to 1.0 acre area.
This wetland is the headwater of a drainage that flows easterly to Fulton Lake and continues
easterly to Hood Canal approximately 0.5 miles to the east. Refer to Section 3.7, Critical
Areas, for further information on wetlands.
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Streams
Two streams flow through the site north of Black Point Road (See Figure 2-.;6). Both streams
are seasonal streams that do not support fish use or habitat and are classified as Type Ns
streams that require a S0-foot buffer per Jefferson County Code (JCC 18.22.270). Both streams
floweastunderW101wheretheyflowthroughaseriesofculvertswithinthe
project site and discharge at the southwestern end of Pleasant Harbor. Stream B is located
north of Stream A. Three additional seasonal streams are located north of the site area. Referto
Section 3.7, Critical Areas, for further information on streams.
Existinq Utilities
Water
The water system infrastructure within the site area presently includes supply wells, storage
facilities and distribution uetleplpllg.
Water Supplv - Three wells supply water to the site including an existing well south of
Black Point Road that provides water for the Black Point campground. Two additional
wells north of Black Point Road serve the site area; one well provides water to the
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another well serves as backup water supplv for the Pleasant Harbor House and Marina..
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marina area outside the site boundarv. Anether well leea site area near
the Pleasant Harber Heuse eerves the marina area eutside ef the eite beundary, Two
remaining wells within the site located north of Black Point Road serve areas outside the
site boundary on the Black Point Peninsula.
Water Storaqe - One storage tank currently serves the site: a wood stave tank on top of
the hill in the southeast quadrant of the Black Point campground. A metal storage tank
outside of the site boundary located in the marina upland area serves the marina area.
. Water Distribution - A water distribution system is present within the Black Point
campground to provide water directly to campsites in the north central area, the lodge
building, restroom building, pool, storage building area and park entrance buildings.
This system is not currently fully functional. The limited extent water distribution system
located within the marina upland area is outside of the site boundary.
Sanitary Sewer
The existing wastewater collection, treatment and discharge system on the site consists of
gravity sewer collection systems, septic and pump tanks, pumps, forcemains, and subsurface
drainfields. The Pleasant Harbor House has its own septic tank, pump tank, and pump. The
forcemain discharges into the gravity collection system within the marina (within the BSP area,
outside of the site area) and flows through the marina septic tank, pump tank, pumps, and into
the drainfield across U.S. Hwy 101 . The Bed and Breakfast is served by its own septic system.
There are several septic systems throughout the Black Point campground area that are
currently not in use. These include systems near the restroom buildings, lodge building and
entrance building.
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Stormwater
Most natural runoff on the site is presently contained in the kettles or is filtered through natural
vegetation.
Existing stormwater runoff conveyance systems in the form of culverts are located under Black
Point Road and in the streams and drainages north of Black Point Road. Untreated surface
drainage from U.S. Highway 101 is collected in roadside ditches and conveyed to culverts that
pass the runoff under the highway to open channels and other culverts to discharge in Pleasant
Harbor. Drainage that begins upslope from the highway is also discharged to the roadside
ditches and highway culverts.
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runoff from the pollution qeneratino surfaces. Discharoe of the treatment runoff is proposed in
the local depression to the SW of the new intersection of the proposed road and the existino
boat launch access road.
Power, Propane Gas, and Communication
Existing utilities in both areas of the site include electrical power, propane gas and telephone.
Electricity is supplied to the site via the Mason County PUD. Propane gas is utilized by the
adjacent marina and sunounding residential uses. Naturalgas is not provided in the area.
Centurylink is the communication provider in the area for telephone and DSL internet service.
CenturyLink is the only DSL option in the area and is currently not available to new DSL
customers. HughesNet is a rural satellite internet service provider in the area.
Existino Land Use Desiqnations
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Designation for the site is Master Planned Resort (MPR), which was
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2008. Prior to this Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, the area was designated Rural Residential.
Zoning
The Comprehensive Plan Amendment in 2008 changed the land use designation for the site,
but the zoning for the site will not change until a development agreement and site-specific
zoning regulations are adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Prior to adopting a site-
specific zoning ordinance for the MPR site, Jefferson County requires preparation of this SEIS.
Upon adoption a site-specific zoning regulations, the site will be zoned MPR-BRN Brinnon.
Surroundinq Land Uses
The site is within the greater Brinnon Subarea Planning Area which extends to the county line
on the south, a United States Forest Service (USFS) campground (Rainbow Campground) on
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the north, Hood Canal on the east, and the Olympic National Park on the west. The majority of
the surrounding lands in the Brinnon Subarea are forest lands owned by the federal and state
government and private timber companies. The Brinnon Subarea Planning Area is generally
characterized by low density residential development with a remote, rural character. There is
also a small concentration of retail and commercial services in Brinnon, approximately 1.5 miles
north of the site.
lmmediately north of the site, the Pleasant Harbor Marina contains 285 boat slips, a grocery
store/convenience store/deli and office, restrooms, showers and laundry, and a swimming pool.
These structures are being redeveloped within their existing footprints under an existing Binding
Site Plan, as noted above in Sections 2.1 and2.3,
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Fulltime and seasonal/recreational dwelling units are dispersed over the remainder of the Black
Point Peninsula, with the largest concentration along Rhododendron Lane at the northeast tip of
Black Point and a smaller concentration off of Roberts Road at the southeast corner adjacent to
Highway 101. Undeveloped areas of the Black Point Peninsula are dominated by stands of
mature second and third growth forest.
2.4 OBJEGTIVES OF THE PROPOSAL
For purposes of SEPA (WAC 197-11-440) the following are the applicant's primary objectives
for the proposal:
Designate sufficient buildable land for residential development to accommodate the
economic feasibility by providing a variety of housing types to support an array of
amenities.
Encourage designs that complement the natural setting and promote the alpine and
maritime village theme.
Establish appropriate styles, materials and scale of development that contribute to a
consistent and complimentary architectural character.
. Encourage the use of the extensive pathway system and open space and reduce
reliance on motorized transport.
. Reduce the impact on environmentally sensitive areas by designing a road network to
preserve and protect more of the naturalvegetation, drainage courses, and slopes.
o Establish the siting of buildings to reduce impacts on sensitive areas.
o lncorporate a fire protection plan that preserves a beautiful blend of forest and home by
adopting FireSmart planning principles that combine clearing of selective undergrowth
with the use of proven non-combustible construction materials.
o lncorporate a well designed system for potable and non-potable water conservation and
treatment.
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. lncorporate a state-ofthe-art sewage and effluent treatment plant to deliver Class A
water.
. Eliminate the risks to Hood Canalfrom the eutrophication effects of poor development.
. Prevent salt water intrusion risks to potable water wells.
DESGRIPTION OF THE SDEIS ALTERNATIVES
ln order to disclose environmental information that is relevant to the approval of a Development
Agreement and adoption of a zoning ordinance for the Pleasant Harbor_Maflna an! Golf Ceu+se
an4Resort, this SDEIS evaluates two development alternatives (Alternatives 1 and 2), and a No
Action Alternative.
SDEIS Alternatives Summary
ln order to conduct a comprehensive environmental review, a range of Alternatives are included
in this SBEIS that both fulfill the applicant's objectives and provide a useful tool for the decision-
making process. These alternatives create an envelope of potential development for the
analysis of environmental impacts under SEPA. See Figure 2-7 and Figure 2-B for illustrations
of the site plans for potential development under Alternatives 1 and 2.
The Alternatives include a site plan that was developed to address BoCC conditions of approval
and the Jefferson County locally - approved Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update
(December 2010) that increases the Shoreline buffer in the Marina/Maritime Village area from
30 feet to 150 feet (Alternative 1); and a modification of Alternative 1 to make more efficient use
of the site and to minimize environmental impacts (Alternative 2).
Gomparison of SDEIS Alternatives to 2OO7 EIS Proposed Action
The 2007 EIS Proposed Action included a master plan for a golf course resort on the Black
Point campground and the marina area. Since 2008, the applicant has revised the master plan
to address the 30 conditions placed on the BMPR Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the
BoCC and to comply with the new Shoreline Management Plan setbaek-pqfler of 150 feet. The
SDEIS Alternatives have been drafted to conform to these 30 conditions and the SMP
setgaet<hU:ffef, and reduce the potential for environmental impacts associated with the proposed
Master Plan. While both Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 include a golf course and the same total
number of residential units as the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, the distribution of the units are
more consolidated under the SDEIS Alternatives in order to reduce the amount of impervious
area. The layout of the golf course in Alternative 2 is also revised to reduce the amount of cut
and fill necessary, preserve more natural vegetation, and more closely follow the existing
topography. See Table 2-1 tor a basic comparison between the 2007 EIS Proposed Action and
the SDEIS Alternatives.
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The 2007 EIS Proposed Action included a golf course and resort with 890 residential units and
approximately 79,000 square feet of commercial uses located on the Black Point campground
and the upland portion of the marina area. Under the current proposal, the number of total
residential units remains the same, but the overall square footage of commercial uses has been
reduced to less than 50,000 square feet.
Redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation in the Marina Center (marina upland)
area is now limited to occur within existing building footprints, under a separate existing Binding
Site Plan permit. Marina rowhouses, townhouses and stepped/stacked townhouses, illustrated
in the 2007 ElS, are eliminated from the proposed site plan on the north side of Black Point
Road. The commercial development and a portion of the residential development proposed in
the 2007 EIS site plan for the marina area is now relocated to a new 3-story building proposed
at the intersection of Black Point Road with U.S. Hwv 101.
Compared to the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, an increase in surface parking would be created
on the north side of Black Point Road by a more southerly realignment of the Black Point
Road/U.S. Hwv 101 intersection. Primary access to the qolf resort has been relocated to the
northeast corner of the site from the northwest corner of the site.
The one-way access (Marina Access Drive) from Black Point Road to the waterfront proposed in
the 2007 EIS would instead be used for two-way shuttle service and emergency vehicle access
between the Maritime Village improvements at the Black Point Road/U.S. Highway 101
intersection and the marina. Access to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
boat launch would be revised to accommodate safe access to the Maritime Village.
Compared to the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, residential units would be increased in the Golf
Course/Golf Resort area, transfened from reduced development in the Maritime Village area of
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Alternative 1 Alternative 2
Site Area 256 acres 231 acres 231 acres
Total Residential Units 890 units 890 units 890 units
Total Retail/Commercial
sq. ft.
73,000 sq. ft 49,772 sq.ft.52,650 sq. ft.
Maritime Village location Adjacent to marina Upland near Black Point
Road/U.S. Hwy 101
intersection
Same as Alternative 1
Golf Course Area 220 acres 220 acres 220 acres
. Residential Units o 739 units o 828 units a 822 units
o CommercialSq. Ft.. 63,000 sq. ft.. 36,000 sq. ft.. 36,000 sq. ft.
Maritime Village Area 36 acres 11 acres 11 acres
o New Residential Units a 151 units a 60 units a 66 units
o CommercialSq. Ft.o 16,000 sq. ft.. 13,772 sq.ft.. 16,650 sq. ft
Golf Course Cut and Fill 2.2 million cy 2.2 million cy 1 million cy
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the site. ln order to reduce the built or impervious footprint on the site, the majority of residential
units are now housed in four Golf Terrace buildings. The number of original two-story Black
Point Townhouses has been reduced significantly and renamed to the Golf Vistas or Alpine
Vistas. The number of one-story Black Point Villas has approximately doubled and renamed the
Sea View Villas.
Under the 2007 ElS, the staff quarters and maintenance building was located in the
northwestern corner of the site. Under the current proposal analyzed in the SDEIS, the staff
quarters and maintenance building has been relocated to the northeast corner of the site, but
still contains 52 units and remains at 3 stories in height. Golf course fairways have been
modified from the 2007 FEIS proposal, particularly under Alternative 2 to more closely follow
existing site topography. Tennis courts have also been added, as well as a swimming pool
within the Golf Resort area.
Features Gommon to Alternatives 1 and 2
Alternatives 1 and 2 include development of an 18-hole golf course, 890 residential units, and
commercial development for resort-related services. The location, configuration, and type of
residential units and commercial space differ somewhat between the alternatives, as do the
amenities to be provided within the development. Under both alternatives, significant clearing of
vegetation, demolition of existing structures, and grading would be required in areas of the
Black Point campground not designated as sensitive or protected.
Structures within the existing Pleasant Harbor Marina would be renovated or replaced, as a
separate action within the existing Binding Site Plan permit. This project under the existing BSP
does not require additional SEPA review and is not evaluated in the SDEIS.
Golf Course
The first nine golf course fairways would be developed along the eastern side of the site. The
second nine fairways would be developed along the south and west sides of the property (see
Figures 2-T and 2-8). Golf course fairways would be located in areas of permeable soils to
allow for infiltration of storm water runoff to recharge the local groundwater aquifer. Portions of
the golf course area would be left undeveloped (or restored) for the retention of wetlands and
buffers, for wildlife corridors, and for storage of golf course irrigation water (Class A reclaimed
water from the wastewater treatment plant process, and site runoff directed to Kettle B).
Golf Resort
A range of housing and golf support uses would be provided throughout the golf course area.
The Golf Resort would include a primary building four to five stories in height, with a conference
center, restaurant, and spa, along with Golf Terrace residential units on the upper floors and
structured parking below the building (see Figure 2-l and 2-8). Three similar Golf Terrace
residential buildings would accommodate additional resort visitors. These Golf Terrace units
would provide over half of the short-term rental units within the resort. The two-story Golf Vista/
Alpine Vista residential units would be smaller buildings with less than 10 units per building. The
SeaView Villas would be single-story buildings with less than 10 units per building, providing
opportunities for home ownership within the resort. See Table 2-1 below for a breakdown of
units within the Golf Resort.
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A three-story Maintenance Building with Staff Quarters to be provided near the gated entry to
the development is also a consistent feature of proposed development under both Alternative 1
and 2. The maintenance portion of this building would provide ground-level golf cart and mower
storage and servicing and maintenance supplies for the grounds and golf course. Residential
units (52) in the upper two stories would provide housing for employees. Employee parking
would be provided in a surface lot associated with the Maintenance Building/Staff Quarters.
Maritime Villaoe
The Maritime Village would be located near the intersection of Black Point Road and H+grhway
U.S. Hwv 101. This is a departure from the 2007 ElS, in which the Maritime/Marina Village was
located closer to the waters of Pleasant Harbor. ln response to the_new Shoreline Management
Plan, which requires a setbaek-luffer of 150 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM),
the Maritime Village is now proposed to be located uphill with the primary access off of Black
Point Road near the intersection with SR-UI- l-llUJ_101. The largest structure within the
Maritime Village would be three stories in height. The structure would be built into the existing
topography,withtwostoriesvisiblefrom@101tothewestandthreestories
visible internal to the site to the west. lt would accommodate 36 to 42 residential units and
provide 13,772 to 16,650 square feet of commercial space, depending on the alternative. Two
additional three-story buildings to the north of the proposed Maritime Village building would
provide 12 residential units each that could be rented out for group gatherings. See Table 24!
below for a breakdown of units within the Maritime Village.
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Alternative I Alternative 2
Residential -#of units
Golf Resort Area
o Golf Terraces a 500 units a 520 units
. Sea View Villas o 200 units a 206 units
. Golf/Alpine Vistas o 76 units a 44 units
. Staff Quarters o 52 units a 52 units
Maritime Village Area
o Reunion House a 12 units a 12 units
. Harbor View House o 12 units a 12 units
r Maritime Village Building o 36 units a 42 units
. Existing Residences - to
remain
o 2 units a 2 units
Total Residential Units 890 units 890 units
Total Retail/Commercial sq.
ft.
49,772 sq.ft.52,650 sq.ft.
a Golf Resort Area a 36,000 sq.ft.a 36,000 sq.ft.
a Maritime Village Area a 13,772 sq.ft.a 16,650 sq. ft.
Total Surface Parking 641 stalls 687 stalls
a Golf Resort Area a 290 stalls o 366 stalls
a Golf Users a 63 stalls a 133 stalls
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a Maritime Village Area a 228 stalls a 128 stalls
a Transit Stop a 60 stalls a 60 stalls
Total Structured Parking 1,003 stalls 712 893 stalls
a Golf Resort Area a 999 stalls a 63+817 stalls
a Maritime Village Area a 4 existing stalls a 76, including 4
existinq stalls
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Architectural Concept
The proposed architectural concept for the buildings within the Maritime Village is a Cape Cod
waterfront style incorporating some stone and cedar accents. Buildings in the Golf Resort are
proposed in the style of a rustic mountain resort with stone detailing, cedar accents, and high
gabled roof elements.
Site Access
Under both Alternatives 1 and 2, improvements would be made to Black Point Road, and to the
intersection of Black Point Road with U.S. Highway-HlyJ_101. A 12-ft wide (with turn-outs)
Marina Access Drive would be constructed parallel to the east side of U.S. Highway Hwv 101
between Black Point Road and the existing marina. ln order to keep Resort traffic internal to the
site to the maximum extent practicable, the Marina Access Drive would be used by visitors to
travel between the main entrance parking lot and the marina. This drive would accommodate
two-way shuttle vehicle service and emergency vehicle access only, between Black Point Road
and the marina. Access to the Golf Course/Golf Resort from Black Point Road would be
controlled by a gate with a guard house at the primary entrance in the northeastern corner of the
site. The northwestern access point from Black Point Road would provide emergency and
service access only, and would be controlled by a gate.
Parkinq
Parking for marina slip owners and Resort visitors would be provided at the intersection of Black
Point Road with U.S. Highwafl[U]L101, with shuttle service from the parking area to the marina
using the Marina Access Drive. The existing real estate office at this intersection would be
removed. Provisions would be made for this use within the commercial space of the Maritime
Village.
Parking would be primarily provided under the proposed residential buildings, with surface
parking also provided for the Golf Terrace buildings, for the staff/maintenance building, and for
the three Maritime Village buildings. Surface parking would also be provided within the site for
golf guests.
Utilities
The resort would be largely self-sufficient with regard to utilities, as described below:
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Water
Domestic water would be provided under existing water rights granted by the Washington
Department of Ecology on June 15, 2010. The existing onsite well within the Black Point
campground would be rehabilitated plus a second well would be drilled in one of two potential
locations. The two wells would be available to provide the capacity needed to serve the resort. A
below-grade 260,000-gallon water storage tank would be constructed on the property near the
main conference center_fie11gce'!_1.
An on-site wastewater treatment plant is proposed capable of producing Class A reclaimed
water for irrigation. The plant would be designed to treat 280p09309,400_ gallons per day.
Sanitary Sewer
A wastewater reclamation plant would be located in the northwest corner of the site, utilizing a
nutrient removal activated sludge process with clarifiers and C{ass--4-filtratation to produce
Class A effluent. Effluent use during initial phases of development would include sprinklerirrigationinthenativeplantnurseryinthewestareaofthesite
until Kettle B is converted to a retention pond.
Stormwater
Under both Alternatives 1 and 2, golf course fainruays would be located in areas of permeable
soils to allow for infiltration of stormwater runoff to recharge the local groundwater aquifer.
Kettle B would be partially filled and lined with synthetic liners to receive site runoff along with
Class A effluent from the wastewater treatment plant for irrigation and fire protection. Kettle C,
which would be reconstructed as a new created wetland, would also receive site runoff if Kettle
B reached capacity.
Power and Communication
Electricity would continue to be supplied to the site via the Mason County PUD. Geothermal
exchange within Kettle B and in drillwells would be utilized for heating and cooling of buildings.
Centurylink is the communication provider for telephone and DSL internet service for existing
customers. Broadband is coming to the area, with government agencies getting connected first
in mid-2013 and then will be available to the general public in (date).
Shoreline
The proposal includes preserving a riparian buffer along the south/southwest bluff of the
peninsula. This buffer would permanently preserve the 200-ft wide Shoreline Environment and a
steep slope setback (up to an additional 35 feet wide in places) in a conservation easementle
Gomparison of Action Alternatives
While both Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 include a golf course and the same total number of
residential units, the layout of the golf course and the distribution of the residential units within
Alternative 2 are revised to reduce the amount of disturbed area, reduce the amount of cut and
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fill necessary, preserve more natural vegetation, and to more closely follow the existing
topography.
Alternative 1 clearing and grading would be greater than that of Alternative 2 because of the golf
course design philosophy difference. ln Alternative 1, the golf course design would use larger
gentler graded sloping areas of play in contrast to the Alternative 2 golf course design that
would use existing site topography with limited areas of grading. Total site grading would be
approximatelv 2.2 million cubic yards under Alternative 1, compared to approximately 1 million
cubic yards under Alternative 2. Approximately 80 acres of natural area (33 percent of the total
site acreage) will be preserved under Alternative 2, compared with only 33 acres (or 14 percent)
under Alternative 1.
Under Alternative 2, Kettle B would not be significantly reconfigured by mass grading as would
occur under Alternative 1. Under Alternative 1, Kettle B would have a total water volume of 60
million gallons, whereas under Alternative 2, Kettle B would have double that capacity al 123
million gallons.
To reduce the built area within the Golf Resort under Alternative 2, the total number of buildings
is reduced to 36, as compared to 52 buildings under Alternative 1. As a result, the four Golf
Terrace buildings are one story greater in height than under Alternative 1. Building positioning
has been revised to allow foundations to be placed on undisturbed soil for the majority of the
buildings, which allows the structures to fit into the existing site contours more efficiently than
Alternative 1.
Due to the concentration of buildings under Alternative 2 as noted above, the impervious
surface area under Alternative 2 is slightly less (12 percent) than Alternative 1 (13 percent).
Alternative I
The Alternative 1 site plan represents a modification to the site plan analyzed in the 2007 EIS to
reflect the BoCC conditions of approval and in response to the Jefferson County locally-
approved Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update of December 2010 (see Figure 2-7). Site
plan modifications associated with the BoCC conditions generally relate to reducing the
impervious surface on the site by consolidating the residential units into fewer buildings. Site
plan modifications associated with the SMP update primarily relate to the relocation of the
Maritime Village from the shoreline area to an upland area near the intersection of Black Point
Road and U.S. Highway 101.
Alternative 1 includes development of an 18-hole golf course with 890 residential units, including
828 units in the Golf Resort area and the remaining 62 in the Maritime Village area.
Golf Course
The golf course layout would be similar to the 2007 ElS, utilizing large gentle graded sloping
areas of play. The orientation of the fairways would be similar to the 2007 EIS Proposed Action,
with the exception of the fairways in the far southeastern comer of the property (Fairways 7-9),
which would be aligned in a more north-south orientation than the east-west orientation
proposed in the 2007 ElS.
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Golf Resort
A total of 828 residential units would be provided in the Golf Course/Golf Resort area of the site
under Alternative 1. ln order to reduce the built or impervious footprint on the site, the majority
of the units (500) would be located in four Golf Terrace buildings; each 4 stories in height. An
additional 200 units would be located in 31 one-story Sea View Villas buildings, and 76 units
would be located in 13 Golf Vistas buildings. A 3-story staff quarters and maintenance building
would be located in the northeast corner of the site, containing 52 residential units.
Tennis courts would be provided adjacent to three Golf Terrace buildings, as well as a
swimming pool next to Golf Terrace 3 building. Other recreational amenities proposed adjacent
to the Golf Terrace 1 building include a bocce ball court, pool and deck area.
Parking would be provided under the proposed Golf Vistas and Sea View Villas buildings, as
well as under the Golf Terrace buildings. Surface parking would be provided for the Golf Terrace
buildings as well. The staff/maintenance building would include surface parking, and surface
parking stalls would also be provided within the site for golf guests.
Maritime Villaqe
A total of 62 residential units are proposed within the Maritime Village area. Of the total, 60
units would be located in three new buildings, and the remaining two units are existing buildings
that would be retained (Pleasant Harbor House and the Bed-and-Breakfast).1 The Pleasant
Harbor House, which is owned by the applicant, could be renovated with no change to the
footprint of the structure.
The largest of the three new buildings would be the Marina Village building, which is proposed
at the intersection of Black Point Road and U.S. gighwafHwv_101. The Marina Village building
would include 36 residential units and 13,772 sq. ft. of commercial space. The remaining 24
residential units would be located in two buildings (12 units each) designed to accommodate
group gatherings (Reunion House and Harbor View House). These would provide a common
area and kitchen facilities for rental residents staying in 12 individual rooms. The Marina Access
Drive would be upgraded to provide access to these two buildings from the Maritime Village
building as well as the marina.
Surface parking would be provided at the U.S. Highway Hwv 1O1/Black Point Road intersection
for Maritime Village visitors and marina slip owners. Surface parking for transit users would be
provided south of the intersection.
Access to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife boat launch would be revised
to incorporate it with the four way intersection of Black Point Road and the Maritime Village and
golf resort entrances.
l The Bed-and-Breakfast, which is owned by others, would remain with a corresponding minor reduction in the overall
developable land area within the MPR compared to the approved FEIS.
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Landscapinq
Under Alternative 1, the landscaping proposal includes re-vegetating disturbed areas using
healthy trees and shrubs harvested from areas of the site that would be cleared. Consideration
would be given to the use of native vegetation as well as ornamental shrubs, perennials and
annuals in select locations at the Maritime Village, Terrace Buildings, and along meandering
pathways. The proposal includes creating a temporary native plant nursery south of the
wastewater treatment plant site in the area of Fairway 14, as these fairways will be developed
during later construction of the project. A sprinkler irrigation system would be installed to
temporarily maintain plants kept in this area for relocation during phased development of the
site.
Alternative 2
The Alternative 2 site plan was modified from Alternative 1 to improve constructability by refining
the development to further minimize environmental impacts. The primary modification under
Alternative 2 is the golf course design which uses existing site topography with limited areas of
grading.
Maritime Villaqe
A total of 68 residential units are proposed within the Maritime Village area under Alternative 2.
Of the total, 66 units would be located in three new buildings, and the remaining two units are
existing buildings that would be retained (Pleasant Harbor House and the Bed-and-Breakfast).2
The Pleasant Harbor House, which is owned by the applicant, could be renovated with no
change to the footprint of the structure.
The largest of the three new buildings would be the Marina Village building, which is proposed
at the intersection of Black Point Road and U.S. HighwafHvr,lll0l. The Marina Village building
would include 42 residential units and 16,650 sq. ft of commercial space. The remaining 24
residential units would be located in two buildings (12 units each) designed to accommodate
group gatherings (Reunion House and Harbor View House). These would provide a common
area and kitchen facilities for rental residents staying in 12 individual rooms. Parking would be
provided in an underground parkade for residents and staff of the commercial spaces and in
surface parking lots at the intersection of U.S. HtghwafHwJ_101, for visitors and Marina slip
owners. Surface parking for transit users and marina and resort visitors would be provided south
of the intersection.
The designed intersection of Black Point Road and the access to the WDFW boat launch would
be relocated approximately 1300 feet to the east of its current location.
Golf Course
Compared to Alternative 1, the golf course under Alternative 2 is designed to more closely
follow existing site contours and to minimize site disturbance. Accordingly, the fairways are
2 The Bed-and-Breakfast, which is owned by others, would remain with a corresponding minor reduction in the overall
developable land area within the MPR compared to the approved FEIS.
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more angular in nature and with varying orientations, compared to Alternative 1, with substantial
elevation differences.
Golf Resort
A total of 822 residential units would be provided in the Golf Course/Golf Resort area of the site
under Alternative 2. ln order to reduce the built or impervious footprint on the site, the majority
of the units (520) would be located in four Golf Terrace buildings; each 5 stories in height. An
additional 206 units would be located in 23 one-story Sea View Villas buildings, and 44 units
would be located in 5 Alpine Vistas buildings. A 3-story staff quarters and maintenance building
would be located in the northeast corner of the site, containing 52 residential units.
Compared to Alternative 1, the positioning and placement of the buildings under Alternative 2 is
adjusted to ensure placement on undisturbed soil and to work within the existing site contours.
The recreational amenities under Alternative 2 are also repositioned to work better with the
existing site layout.
Structured and surface parking would both be provided as with Alternative 1, but with slightly
fewer stalls for the Golf Tenace buildings and significantly less stalls for the Sea View Villas
buildings. Additional surface parking would be provided on site for golf users. Less parking
would be available overall compared to Alternative 1 (see Table 21f).
Landscapinq
The landscaping proposal under Alternative 2 includes re-vegetation of disturbed areas using
healthy trees and shrubs harvested from areas of the site that would be regraded, but the
amount of disturbed areas would be significantly reduced as compared to Alternative 1. Native
vegetation, as well as ornamental shrubs, perennials and annuals would be placed in select
locations at the Maritime Village, Terrace buildings and along meandering pathways.
I See Table 24lbelow for a full comparison of the two action alternatives.
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Number of Buildings and Units:
Golf Resort: Fifty-two buildings, 828 residential units
Maritime Village: Three new buildings, 60 new residential units
Total New Buildings 55
Existing Buildings lncluded ln MPR 890-Unit Count:
Pleasant Harbor House - 1
Bed and Breakfast House - 1
Number of Buildings and Units:
Golf Resort: Thirty-six buildings, 822 residential units
Maritime Village: Three new buildings, 68 new residential units
Total New Buildings: 39
Existing Buildings lncluded ln MPR 890-Unit Count:
Pleasant Harbor House - 1
Bed and Breakfast House - 1
Number of Buildings and Units:
Golf Resort:
Golf Terraces: 500 units
Golf Vistas: 76 units
Sea View Villas: 200 units
Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters; 52 units
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: 36 units
Reunion House: 12 units
Harbor View House: 12 units
Number of Buildings and Units:
Golf Resort:
Golf Terraces. 520 units
Alpine Vistas: 44 units
Sea View Villas: 206 units
Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters; 52 units
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: 42 units
Reunion House: 12 units
Harbor View House: 12 units
Building Heights and Square Footage:
Golf Resort:
Golf Terraces: Four buildings, 4 stories (47 ft9 inches in height;
724,000 sq ft)
Golf Vistas: Thirteen buildings, 2 stories (27 ft9 inches in height;
123,000 sq ft)
Sea View Villas: Thirty-one buildings, 1 story (28 ft 5 inches in
height; 371,400 sq ft)
Building Heights and Square Footage:
Golf Resort:
Golf Terraces: Four buildings, 5 stories (58 ft 9 inches to 70 ft in
height; 612,674 sq ft)
Alpine Vista: Five buildings, 2 stories (27 ft 4 inches in height;
71,280 sq ft)
Sea View Villas: 23 buildings, 1 story (28 ft 5 inches in height;
382,542 sq ft)
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Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters: One building, 3 stories
(39 ft; 87,000 sq ft)
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: One building, 3 stories (52 ft 3 inches
height, 72,453 sq ft)
Reunion House and Harbor View House; Two buildings, 3 stories
(36 ft 7 inches height; each 8,892 sq ft)
Existing Pleasant Harbor House: One building 1 story (same as
Alternative 1)
Existing Bed and Breakfast House: One building to remain
(counted as one residential unit).
Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters; One building, 3 stories
(39 ft; 87,000 sq ft)
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: One building, 3 stories (39 ft height;
71,886 sq ft)
Reunion House and Harbor View House: Two buildings, 3 stories
(39 ft height; each 8,892 sq ft)
Existing Pleasant Harbor House: One building, 1 story
Existing Bed and Breakfast House: One building, to remain
(counted as one residential unit)
Number and Type of Residential Units Proposed within the
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: 42 units located up the hillside away
from the waterfront.
Reunion House and Harbor View House: 24 units in two buildings
located up the hillside away from the waterfront.
Retain Existing Pleasant Harbor House - same as Alternative 1
Retain Existing Bed and Breakfast House (owned by others)
Number and Type of Residential Units Proposed within the
Maritime Village:
Maritime Village Building: 36 units located up the hillside away
from the waterfront
Reunion House and Harbor View House: 24 units in two buildings
located up the hillside away from the waterfront.
Retain Existing Pleasant Harbor House
Retain Existing Bed and Breakfast House (owned by others)
Short Term Stay vs. Long Term Stay Units:
Short Term Tourist Residential Units: 560 (67%)
Long Term Tourist Residential Units: 278 (33Yo)
Short Term Stay vs. Long Term Stay Units:*
Short Term Tourist Residential Units: 560 (67%)
Long Term Tourist Residential Units: 278 (33o/o)
Gommercial Development Proposed :
Golf Resort: 36,000 sq ft
llllaritime Village: 13,772 sqft
Total Commercial Development: 49,772 sqft
Commercia! Development Proposed:
Golf Resort: 36,000 sq ft
Maritime Village: 16,650 sq ft
Total Commercial Development: 52,650 sq ft
Proximity of Structures to Pleasant Harbor OHWM:
Modified earlier plan to relocate all proposed residential units
outside the 150 ft Shoreline buffer proposed in the County's
locally-approved Shoreline Master Program update. Existing
Proximity of Structures to Pleasant Harbor OHWM:
Same as Alternative 1.
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structures at the waterfront to be repaired and replaced within
existing footprints under a pre-existing Binding Site Plan, outside
of this SEIS. No new buildings are proposed in this ?r€?.; Repair
and widening of existing roadways and reconfiguration of parking
areas would also occur.
Length of Proiect Roads Proposed:
Overall length of projects roads approximately 12,700 lf.
Combined WDFW boat launch access road with Maritime Village
access. Does not include approximately 1750 lf of combined golf
cart, service road, EMS access through east side fainrvays.
Length of Proiect Roads Proposed:
Overall length of project roads approximately 13,750 lf.
Relocated WDFW boat launch access road 1300 feet east of
current location.
Marina Access to/from Black Point Road:
Construct the Marina Access Drive (12 ft wide with turn outs) to
be used for two way shuttle service and emergency vehicle
access.
Marina Access to/from Black Point Road:
Same as Alternative 1.
Main Entrance to the Golf Resort:
Resort main entrance controlgate relocated from previous plans
to the northeast corner of the site with primary access from Black
Point Road. U.S. Highwa#g+L$ry intersection realigned further
south.
Main Entrance to the Golf Resort:
Same requirements as Alternative 1
Provisions for Transit Service:
Surface parking at the Black Point Road/U.S. Highway Hwv 101
intersection revised slightly from Alternative 1 . 16,650 sq ft of
commercial development from the waterfront area to the
intersection. Parking to be used by marina slip owners, resort
visitors, and transit riders. Bus stop and bus loop drive proposed
for transit access to U.S. H€hwafHwll101.
Provisions for Transit Service:
Surface parking at the Black Point Road/U.S. Highway Hwv 101
intersection significantly revised compared to FEIS, due to
relocation of the Marina Village residential units and
approximately 13,772 sq ft of commercial development from the
waterfront area to the intersection. Parking to be used by marina
slip owners, resort visitors, and transit riders. Bus stop and bus
loop drive proposed fortransit access to U.S. TighwafHvw 101.
Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters:
Relocated this building along with the resort main entrance to the
northeast corner of the site (adiacent to Black Point Road). 52
Maintenance Building and Staff Quarters:
Same requirements as Alternative 1.
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residential units proposed in the upper 2 stories of this structure
Domestic Water Supply Proposal:
Ground water supply from on-site wells. Two options for second
well location: west of Fairway 2 or west of Fairway 7 (rather than
west of Fairway 9) as a result of water right negotiations.
Domestic Water Supply Proposal:
Ground water supply from on-site wells. Two options for second
well location: east of Fairway 2 or west of Fairway 8.
Wastewater Reclamation Plant (WRP):
Nutrient RemovalActivated Sludge Process with Clarifiers and
Class A Filtration proposed to produce Class A reclaimed water.
WRP to be relocated to northwest corner of site. Effluent use
during initial phases of development will include sprinkler
irrigation in the native plant nursery and subsurface drain fields in
the west area of the site until Kettle B is converted to a retention
pond.
Wastewater Reclamation Plant (WRP):
Same requirements as Alternative 1.
Energy Proposal:
Electrical supply up to the limit of availability from Mason County
PUD; on-site biodiesel co-generation. propane and geothermal
sources proposed.
Energy Proposal:
Electrical supply up to the limit of availability from Mason County
PUD; on-site propane and geothermal proposed.
Wetland Mitigation Proposalfor Placement of Fill in the
Large Kettle:
Create a replacement wetland in the bottom of the smaller of the
two Kettles (Kettle C) and retain this Kettle feature within the
development.
Wetland Mitigation Proposalfor Placement of Fill in the
Large Kettle:
Same requirements as Alternative 1.
Amenities (4):
Golf Terrace 1 building to have a restaurant, lounge, spa,
conference and meeting rooms, chapel and billiards room. The
Maritime Village building near Black Point Road/U.S. Highway
Hwv101 intersection would provide approximately 13,772 sq ft of
retail/commercial space, including a restaurant and the relocated
deli, grocery, convenience store from the marina upland area.
Amenities (4):
Golf Terrace 1 building would be the same as Alternative 1. The
Maritime Village building near Black Point Road/U.S. Hrghnay
Hwv 101 intersection would increase to approximately 16,650 sq
ft of retail/commercial space, including a restaurant and the
relocated deli, grocery, convenience store from the marina
upland area.
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Recreational Amenities (4) (in addition to the golf course,
driving range and putting green):
Renovated swimming pool in the marina upland area-foruse+y
slp-ewnerslS; two new swimming pools on the golf resort side,
three hot tubs, three tennis courts, a Bocce ball court, billiard and
game rooms, a common-use fire pit, and amphitheater. Walking
paths throughout. Turn Building (Halfway House shown in
qraphics) eliminated in Alternative 1.
Recreational Amenities (4) (in addition to the golf course,
driving range and putting green):
One new swimming pool on the golf resort side, two tennis
courts, a Bocce ball court, billiard and game rooms, a common-
use fire pit, and amphitheater. Walking paths throughout. Turn
Building (Halfwav House shown in qraphics) by Hole #9
lmpervious Area:
13o/o
lmpervious Area:
12o/o
Pervious Area
Pervious Disturbed Area: 170 Ac or 73o/o
NaturalArea: 33Ac 14%
Total Pervious Area: 210 Ac or 87o/o
Pervious Area
Pervious Disturbed Area: 133 Ac or 55o/o
Natural Area. 80 Ac or 33o/o
Total Pervious Area: 213 Ac or 88%
Perimeter Buffers:
Maritime Village: 25 ft Minimum building setback
Golf Resort= 25 ft Minimum building setback
Perimeter Buffers:
Same requirements as Alternative 1.
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Phasing
The applicant proposes to complete the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort over the
course of approximately 10 years, or in response to market demand. The phasing plan for
development under Alternative 2 is as follows (see Figure 2-9):
Stage I
Phase 1:o Construct Wastewater Treatment Plant 0I/WTP)o Construct Water Storage Tank with new piping distribution. Create Construction Materials Processing Location on Golf Course Siteo Construction of Rese rvoir (Kettl eB
a Construction Cam
Phase 2:o Construct Maritime Village Buildingo Construction Sanitarv Sewer Pump Stationso Construct Reunion Houseo Construct Harbor View House
Construct U.S. Hwv S.R 101 and Black Point Road lntersection lmprovements
Construct Marina Access Drive
Develop second well
G€nstru€++Aadna+€€€ss-EriveCon stru ct Staff H ousi nq a nd Ma i nte n a n ce Ce nte r
a Start clearino for Golf Course and creation of the planUtree nurserv
Stage ll
Phase 1:. Create Wetland in Kettle C
a Construct Golf Terrace and Conference Center/S pao Construct Sanitary Sewer Pump Stationo Begn-Conllnue Golf Course Construction
Phase 2:o Construct Golf Terraces 2, 3, and 4o Construct Seaview Villas (36 units)o Construct Golf Vistas (38 units)r Maintenanee Building and Staff Quarters
o Reconstruct Black Point Roadr Construct Sanitary Sewer Pump Stationso Complete Golf Course Constructiono Golf Course opens
Phase 3:o Construct rRemainder of Seaview Villas
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No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed (based on the Comprehensive Plan MPR
designation for the property and absence of site-specific zoning)3, that the site would not be
further developed at this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could
resume under the existing Conditional Use permit MLA03-00577 .
2.6 SEPARATE AGTIONS
Two separate projects would occur independent of the Proposed Actions/ElS Alternatives, and
may be subject to additional environmental review at the time that permit applications are
submitted. Agency decisions regarding environmental review under SEPA would be required
prior to issuance of any applicable permits and approvals.
Separate projects known to be planned or proposed in the vicinity of the Pleasant Harbor
Master Planned Resort include:
r Float Plane Dock at the Pleasant Harbor Marina. Renovation/Reconstruction of Marina Buildingso flee-Top Adventure with ZOLiaeo Realigned WDFW beat ramp aeeess+ead teestablish new entranee further east en
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Float Plane Dock
The applicant is investigating the possibility of establishing a float plane dock at the Pleasant
Harbor Marina to allow seaplanes access to the harbor. A Substantial Shoreline Development
Permit would likely be required.
The float plane dock would allow air access to the area for the general population, marina users,
and resort visitors. lt is assumed that the seaplanes would land outside the mouth of Pleasant
Harbor and taxi into the harbor itself.
Renovation/Reconstruction of Marina Buildings
As noted in Section 2.1 and 2.3 above, the marina area has been removed from the SEIS site
boundary, as this area is now subject to an existing Binding Site Plan which does not require
environmental review. The Binding Site Plan (BSP) allows redevelopment of structures within
exrstingrfootprints illustrated on the BSP.enly. The BSP includes replacing the grocery store,
lounge, and yacht club within the same building footprint, and remodeling the pool and service
building, laundry, boaters shower and washroom to comply with code, and completion of the
boater's storage building.
3 The No Action Alternative from FEIS is still valid since the zoning will not change until the Development Agreement and zoning regulations are
signed by BoCC - see Citizens v. Mount Vernon.
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Tree-Top Adventure with Zip Line
The aoolicant is intendino to include a Tree-T,op Adventure Course with a Zip Line that would
connect from the Maritime Villaqe buildino to a pole within the upland manna area. The
aoplicant is coordinatinq with the Countv for the reouired permits for this proiect.
The beat ramp aeeess read at the seuthern end ef Pleasant Harber was eriginally eenstrueted
by the Washingten S ^n07=*s-designe4
the WDFW driveway dees net meet geemetrie standards, ner dees it previde adequate sight
tentative agreement with WDFW te realign the upper pertien ef the WDFW beat launeh aeeess
U,S, nwv tgt, Sepam iseuanee
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2.7 BENEFITS and DISADVANTAGES of DEFERRING
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSAL
The benefits of deferring approval of the Proposed Actions and implementation of Pleasant
Harbor Master Plan include deferral of:
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Potential impacts from development on the transportation network;
Potential impacts from redevelopment on public services providers due to demand for
fire and police services, from employees and visitors to the site;
Potential impacts from development on existing views from surrounding areas;
Potential impacts from development on water resources and critical areas onsite-anC-in
the surreunding area.
The disadvantages of deferring approval of the Proposed Actions and implementation of
development include deferral of:
The potential opportunity to create a golf course development with a variety of housing
types to support a range of site amenities;
The potential to site buildings that complement the natural setting and reduce the impact
on environmentally sensitive areas by preserving more of the natural vegetation,
drainage courses, and slopes.
The potential direct and indirect employment associated with construction and operation
of the proposed project; and
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. The potential opportunity to provide economic opportunity to the region through tourism.
o The potential loss of tax revenue that would benefit countv public services.
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3.3 PLANTS
3.3-{ Affected Environment
This section of the SEIS describes existing plants and vegetation conditions on the site,
including trees, and evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these conditions. This
section is based on the 2009 Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resorf Forest Report,the 2012
Prescriptive Vegetation Management Plan, and the 2012 Habitat Management Plan (Appendix
G).
2007 Ers
Existing plants and vegetation were not evaluated in the 2007 EIS
sEts
This section is based on field reconnaissance conducted by GeoEngineers in 2006 as part of
the 2006 Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment (2007 DEIS Appendix 7).
Currently, the Pleasant Harbor site is largely undeveloped with development limited to scattered
vacant buildings within the Black Point area from the historic campground use, and two single-
family residences and a real estate office north of Black Point Road.
Vegetation presently found on the overall site consists primarily of an overstory of Douglas-fir
(Pseudofsuga menziesr) with occurrences of Red Alder (Alnus rubra), Black Cottonwood
(Populus trichocarpa), Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata), Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum),
and Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii). Broadleaf shrubs and other plants found in the
understory include: Red-Flowering Currant (Rr'bes sanguineum), Scotch Broom (Cyfrsus
scoparius), Vine Maple (Acercircinatum), Salal (Gaultheria shallon), and Evergreen Huckleberry
(Vaccinium ovatum).
Throughout the site, there is an amalgamation of various forested areas that have already been
severely impacted by logging prior to 1970 and construction of the Black Point campground.
Within these impacted areas, smaller pockets of trees and vegetation have remained relatively
unaffected by site history and development.
Within the boundaries of the site, there are no endangered or threatened plants currently listed
under the ESA that are identified on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural
Heritage Program (NHP) rare plants list. However, according to the Washington NHP, the
presence of current sensitive species occurring within 1.5 miles of the project area was
documented. A small patch of chain-fern exists about one mile northeast of the site along U.S.
Highway 101. A large patch of sensitive plants is present atthe mouth of the Duckabush River
approximately 0.5 miles southwest of site. This community includes saltgrass, pickleweed, sea-
milkwort, Pacific silverweed, Baltic rush, Lyngby sedge and seaside arrowgrass. Golden
paintbrush is noted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to occur within the limits of
Jefferson County. However, there is no documented on-site occurrence of this species in the
DNR NHP rare plants list, nor was suitable habitat or individual plants observed during the site
investigation.
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Marttrme Village Area
The Maritime Village as a whole demonstrates a heavily impacted previously forest area. From
past log dumping and rafting along the harbor shore, to the extent of the clearing and grading
that has occurred adjacent to Highway 101, a very large percentage of this area is now
converted in use from forest growth to other purposes and activities.
The northern portion of the Maritime Village area is comprised of a fairly uniform stand of
Douglas fir beginning at or just above the ordinary high water line of the harbor and extending
up to the edge of Highway 101, with a small portion comprised of mixed conifer and hardwood.
This area has been selectively logged in the area of the two existing homes, yards, and parking
areas. Significant mass grading activity has occurred in creation of the building sites and also in
creation of the access to the waterfront and to the existing dock and floats that serve the two
houses. Trees in this area have been impacted by environmental and mechanical influences.
The southern portion of the Maritime Village area is predominately a gravel parking area and
also includes a small building currently being used as a real estate office. Expanding areas of
scotch broom and blackberries and other invasive species compose the remaining landscape of
this area.
Black Point Area
Under existing conditions, the Black Point Campground area of the project site is currently
primarily comprised of existing vegetation with several scattered vacant buildings.
The Black Point area is divided into subareas based on the health of the forest: BP-1, BP-2, BP-
3, and BP-200' (see Figure 3.3-1). The BP-1 subarea encompasses approximately 21 percent
of the total Black Point area and is characterized by relative low impact within steeper terrain,
with larger trees than other Black Point timber stands, perhaps 50 to 70 years old. The BP-2
subarea encompasses more than half of the Black Point area and is comprised of a moderate
level of impact caused by campground roads, trails, and utilities, causing poor stand
development, insufficient reestablishment of tree cover and invasion of scotch broom and other
non-native species. Some regrowth of vegetation and young tree groMh is evident due to
cessation of campground use in recent years. The glacial kettles are also within this subarea,
which have been logged in the past with skid trail evidence and timber stand regeneration. The
BP-3 subarea encompasses almost one-fifth of the Black Point area and is heavily impacted by
camp site, roads, buildings, recreational areas, and maintenance facilities. The 200 foot Hood
Canal Shoreline buffer area (BP-200') is designated as Conservancy and the trees and
vegetation have experienced light impact through human activity.
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Through clearing and grading of the project site, the proposed development would disturb
existing plant communities. Under Alternative 1, approximately 73 percent of the site would be
disturbed, compared to 55 percent under Alternative 2. These areas would be cleared of
existing vegetation and new maintained landscaping would be provided in pervious areas.
Approximately 25 to 56 acres of existing vegetation would be retained under SEIS Alternatives 1
and 2, respectively.
Maritime Villaqe Area
As noted in Chapter 2, redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation is now proposed
to be limited to occur within existing building footprints in the Marina Center (marina upland)
area, under a separate existing Binding Site Plan permit, which does not require additional
environmental review. Marina rowhouses, townhouses and stepped/stacked townhouses,
illustrated in the 2007 ElS, are eliminated from the proposed site plan within the shoreline
buffer. No new development other than that shown on the Bindinq Site Plan would occur outside
of existing building footprints in the marina area under the SEIS Alternatives. The commercial
development and a portion of the residential development proposed in the 2007 EIS site plan for
the marina area would be relocated to a new 3-story building proposed at the intersection of
Black Point Road with U.S. Highway 101, and two new single-family homes. This new
configuration would reduce the vegetative impact and retain the viable forest in the Maritime
Village area.
Black Point Area
Within the Black Point area, designated vegetated areas would be left undisturbed and extend
throughout areas of the proposed development. These undisturbed vegetated areas would
consist of the typical forested habitat that currently exists on the site. The areas would continue
to be dominated by the coniferous and deciduous forest, with dense to moderately dense shrub
and herbaceous layers.
Vegetated corridors that lead to offsite areas and to other remaining vegetated areas would be
retained throughout the golf course and housing areas. These corridors would lead to more than
200 acres of relatively undisturbed vegetation on and off site in addition to existing and created
wetland features on site. These corridors would be dominated by native vegetation.
The 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation along the southern shoreline edge of
the site would be retained under the SEIS Alternatives, similar to the 2007 EIS Alternatives.
Public access to this area would be restricted to maintain the natural condition of the bluff. This
buffer area would be restored to a more natural state where needed and protected as part of the
proposed project.
During construction, viable trees within proposed development areas that can be transplanted
would be relocated on a temporary basis to an on-site nursery located in the western edge of
the development. These trees would be irrigated and cultivated until replanting is possible within
designated areas of the development.
A typical area of non-golf course disturbance would be re-connected to the natural environment
through transplanting healthy vegetation from the site, as well as using native and low water
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consumption plants such as junipers and on-site bark mulch and non-invasive ground cover
Certain areas would be attractively planted with annuals and perennials for color.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The plants and vegetation would generally remain as described
under existing conditions.
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The 2007 EIS did not evaluate impacts to plants and vegetation
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63 (a) [The SEIS shall include] an analysis of environmental impacts to be based on
science and data pertinent to the Brinnon site.
o The 2012 Prescriptive Vegetation Management Plan is a template for
development of a Tree Hazard Control Program that relies on historical
methodology, combined with science-based research and literature, to support
tree hazard identification and assessment. The program design would enable
evaluation (grading) of the degree of risk and recommend mitigation treatments
for individual circumstances.
Mitisation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durins Gonstruction
63 (s) The developer will ensure that natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S.
Highway 101 and as appropriate on the shoreline. Statesman shall record a
conservation easement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited to
a 200 foot riparian buffer along the steep bluff along the south Canal shoreline, the strip
of mature trees between U.S 101 and the Maritime Village, wetlands and wetland
buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocable recordings dedicating the
property as natural forest land buffers. Statesman at its expense shall manage these
easements including removing, when appropriate, naturally fallen trees and replanting to
retain a natural visual separation of the development from Highway 101 .
o Note that redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation in the Marina
Center (marina upland) area is now limited to occur within existing building
footprints or where shown, under a separate existing Binding Site Plan permit.
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The Maritime Village building is now proposed to be located north of the Black
Point Road and U.S. Highway 101 intersection. The stand of mature trees
between U.S. Highway 101 and the Maritime Village no longer applies to the
proposed site layout.
a 63 (u) ln keeping with the MPR designation as located in a setting of natural amenities,
and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program (JCC
18.15.135t1]t2lt6]), the greenbelts of the shoreline should be retained and maintained as
they currently exist in order to provide for screening of facilities and amenities so that all
the uses within the MPR are harmonious with each other, and in order to incorporate
and retain, as much as feasible, the preservation of natural features, historic sites and
public views. ln keeping with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use policy 24.9, the site
plan for the MPR shall be designed to blend with the natural setting and to the maximum
extent possible, screen the development and its impacts from the adjacent rural areas.
Evergreen trees and understory should remain as undisturbed as possible. Statesman
shall infill plants where appropriate with indigenous trees and shrubs.
a 63 (v) !n keeping with an approved landscaping and grading plan, and in order to satisfy
the intent of JCC 18.15.135(6) and with special emphasis at the Maritime Village, the
buildings will be constructed and placed in such a way that they will blend into the terrain
and landscape with park-line greenbelts between the buildings.
a 63 (w) Construction of the MPR buildings will be completed in a manner that strives to
preserve trees that have a diameter of 10 inches or more at breast height. An arborist
will be consulted and the ground staked and flagged to ensure roots and surrounding
soil of significant trees are protected during construction. To the extent possible, trees of
significant size (10 inches or more in diameter at breast height [DBH]) that are removed
during construction shall be made available with their root wads intact for possible use in
salmon recovery.
sErs
ln addition to the implementation of the BoCC conditions, the following mitigation measures
would apply:
A Vegetation Management Plan based on the 2012 Prescriptive Vegetation
Management Plan template shall be developed to address BoCC Conditions 63 (s), (u),
(v), and (w).
3.3-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With proposed development under eilhe1 Altematives 1 and :g 2, large areas of existing
vegetation would be retained (11o/o to 260/o). With implementation of identified mitigation
measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated.
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3.4 FISH AND WILDLIFE
This section of the SEIS describes existing fish and wildlife resources on the site and in
surrounding areas, and evaluates how development under each of the alternatives could affect
these resources. This section is based on the 2012 Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resorf
Habitat Management Plan (Appendix H). Shellfish resources are described and analyzed in a
separate section, Section 3.5, Shellfish.
3.4-1 Affected Environment
2007 Ets
A site analysis was done for the 2007 EIS for endangered species and listed species and the
results were detailed in a site-specific Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment dated July 20,
2006, contained in 2007 DEIS Appendix 7.
Fish
Several intermittent or seasonal stream channels were identified on site (Type 5 under the
County classification system). The streams are steep in gradient and blocked from fish passage
due to structural barriers. Hood Canal is habitat for multiple fish species, including Chinook and
Chum Salmon, Steelhead, and BullTrout.
The southerly beach of the site is adjacent to important tidelands and the mouth of the
Duckabush River, which is important not only for shellfish, but for all stages of salmon and fish
life cycles. The Duckabush River delta is considered an important shrimp nursery area, and
important habitat and nursery for juvenile stages of Dungeness crab.
Wildlife
The site was evaluated for terrestrial habitat. The site is cut off from the balance of the
peninsula by US HWY 101, but is still used by a variety of species, including birds, deer, and
coyote. Large animals, including elk, may occasionally visit the site, but there is no evidence of
regular use due to the highway. The site was examined for use by threatened or endangered
species, but no nesting sites were found. The riparian edge, wetlands, and buffers do provide
good habitat.
No evidence of eagle nesting or roosting was identified onsite. A potential osprey nest, if still
active, could exist in the Pleasant Harbor area.
Threatened and Endanqered Species
No threatened or endangered species were found onsite. Hood Canal is home to six federally-
Iisted threatened or endangered species (Puget Sound Chinook Salmon, Hood Canal Summer
Chum Salmon, Puget Sound Steelhead, Bull Trout (Coastal Puget Sound), Southern Orca
Whales, and Stellar Sea Lions). Further, both the Duckabush and Dosewallips Rivers are
considered important systems in the maintenance and rehabilitation of affected runs.
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The 2012 Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resod Habitat Management Plan (Appendix H)
included a file review of available information on existing and historic sensitive fish, wildlife and
plant species occurring in the vicinity of the site, and two site visits to gather direct observations
of habitat features (snags, nests, burrows, trails, dens, streams, marine shoreline habitat, etc.)
and visual observations of fish and wildlife. Two additional site visits were conducted to
delineate the location of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OWHM) along the Hood Canal and
Pleasant Harbor shorelines.
Fish
Consistent with the 2007 ElS, there are no streams containing ESA-listed fish species present
on the site. There are five seasonal streams, which are non-fish-bearing drainages that enter
Pleasant Harbor along the northern shoreline near the marina and proposed maritime village.
These small drainages are seasonal and primarily carry stormwater from US Highway 101 to
Pleasant Harbor.
As noted in the 2007 ElS, Hood Canal, which connects to Pleasant Harbor and borders Black
Point to the east, contains many fish species and serves as a migratory corridor for adult
salmonids returning to spawning streams. Although there are no fish present on the site, fish
presence is assumed to occur along the shoreline of the site, as well as where the Dosewallips
and Duckabush Rivers enter Hood Canal, approximately one mile from the site, during certain
times of the year.
Forage fish presence has been documented along the shoreline of Black Point (WDFW,2011).
Pacific herring is the only species of forage fish with spawning areas along the southern
shoreline of the site (WDFW,2011). The preferred habitat for Pacific herring spawning is in
eelgrass beds. Eelgrass was identified on the WDFW PHS maps in the vicinity of the marina,
but its presence was not verified during the fleld investigation (WDFW,2011). There is no
expansion of the marina or hardening of the shoreline proposed within Pleasant Harbor; thus,
an eelgrass survey was not conducted in this area. Sand lance spawning areas have been
documented along the mouth of Pleasant Harbor and surf smelt spawning areas have been
documented along the southeastern shoreline of Black Point (WDFW,2011). These species of
forage fish are expected to use areas in the vicinity of the site for spawning due to the substrate
size and composition present.
Wildlife
The seasonal, and often secretive, habits of many wildlife species make it difficult to confirm
habitat use with just a few site surveys. Therefore, not all wildlife species that use the site could
be verified by direct observations or signs (tracks, nests, etc). Species utilization of the area is
estimated from the documented presence of species described in the literature including the
USFWS endangered and threatened species list for Jefferson County and the WDFW Priority
Habitat Species (PHS) maps of the site and the surrounding area. Vegetation is a major factor
in the distribution of wildlife. Plants provide food and shelter against predators and weather, and
sites for nesting, resting, perching and breeding. The field reconnaissance revealed the
presence of numerous mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibian species as well as vegetation
communities that are expected to support certain species. There is no documentation or
evidence of terrestrial-listed ESA species utilizing the site.
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The WDFW PHS maps indicate the presence of two bald eagle nests on the eastern shoreline
of Black Point approximately 0.5 mile east of the site. There are also two nests located
approximately 2.5 miles to the southwest along the shoreline of the Hood Canal and one inland
nest located approximately one mile to the north WDFW, 2011). The shoreline on the southern
edge of Black Point and the Pleasant Harbor shoreline contain mature trees suitable for eagle
perching. There are no nests, communal roosts, foraging areas or buffers located on the site.
However, there is presence of bald eagles in the project vicinity, which indicates there is
potentialfor bald eagles to utilize the site.
Numerous snags that contained signs of use by woodpeckers and insects were observed
throughout the site. !t is likely that the indicators of woodpecker use on the snags were caused
by the Northern flicker. Visual observations of various birds were made during the investigation,
including American robins, American crows, hummingbirds, and great blue heron. Although
several bird species were observed at the site, no nests were observed during the site
investigation. There is a documented osprey nest located offsite about 300 feet south of
Pleasant Harbor. Ospreys were observed to be present in the nest during a field
reconnaissance on April 3, 2008.
Marbled murrelets are associated with marine environments and old-growth forests. There is no
suitable nesting habitat present on or near the site. There is also no documented presence of
marbled murrelets in the vicinity of the site (WDFW, 2011). However, because the site is
adjacent to nearshore marine environments, there is potential for foraging marbled murrelets to
be present near the site during certain times of the year.
Migratory water fowl, such as ducks, geese and swans, are expected to be present within the
vicinity of the site. The Duckabush River enters Hood Canal about one mile southwest of the
site. There is an extensive delta and shallow mudflat habitat at the mouth of the river. This area
is prime habitat for waterfowl: thus, they can be expected to feed and migrate through the area
during various times of the year. There is a documented waterfowl concentration of trumpeter
swans along the southern shoreline of Black Point that is associated with the mouth of the
Duckabush River and of hooded merganser along the east shoreline of Black Point (WDFW,
2011). There is also documented presence of hooded merganser as concentrations in a pond
approximately 0.5 mile to the east of the site (WDFW,2011).
The presence of marine mammals along the shorelines of the site was evaluated through a
review of available literature (USFWS endangered and threatened species list for Jefferson
County, NOAA ESA Listed Marine Mammals, and the WDFW PHS map) and a site
investigation. ESA-listed marine mammals that may be found along the shoreline of the site
include southern resident killer whales, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions.
There are two documented harbor seal haulout sites at the mouth of the Duckabush River
located about one mile south of the site (WDFW, 2000a and 201 1). One group consisted of less
than 100 seals and the other contained between 100 and 500 seals. Harbor seals typically
congregate in flat beach areas. The shoreline along the site consists of steep cliffs; therefore, it
is not likely for harbor seals to inhabit the southern shoreline of the project site.
Several signs of mammal presence were observed during the field reconnaissance. Blacktail
deer scat and tracks were observed throughout the site from the shoreline to the upland in all
areas of the site. Coyote scat and tracks were also observed on site. There is documented
presence of regular large concentrations of Roosevelt elk in the vicinity of the site (WDFW,
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2011). Elk migrate on a seasonal pattern and can be expected to be in the site vicinity during
certain times of the year. Elk could potentially wander onto Black Point and inhabit the site for
short durations during the year. However, U.S. Highway 101 separates the entire site from the
elk range. Elk are not expected to cross over heavily traveled roads such as Highway 101.
Approximately two miles northeast of the site there are "Elk Crossing" signs posted in Brinnon,
so there is potential for elk to cross over Highway 101.
A western fence lizard was observed sunbathing on a large log on the southern shoreline of the
site during the field visit. These lizards are preyed upon by birds and snakes. Several different
common garter snakes were observed at various locations on the site and were typically found
in upland areas with low-lying grass and shrub layers. Pacific tree frogs were also heard calling
during the site visits.
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Fish
Section 3.7.2 of the 2007 EIS noted that the marine/estuarine species of Hood Canal (shrimp,
clams, geoducks, oysters, Dahl's porpoise, and orcas) would not expected to be impacted from
the development, due to the protection of the southern bluffs from human intrusion and the
treatment of water to avoid contaminated discharge from the site. The water quality in Pleasant
Harbor, as it pertains to the proposed development, would be monitored and adaptive
management programs would identify additional mitigation as required.
The sensitivity of the Duckabush River delta area for shellfish and sea life of all kinds reinforces
the importance of maintaining a riparian buffer along the southern shoreline, assuring retention
and treatment of all water affected by construction or development to assure water quality of all
waters and seeps on the peninsula affecting or affected by the development. The sensitivity of
the area was also the rationale for the proposed closing of any efforts to access or use the
southern beaches.
Wildlife
The construction of a Master Planned Resort would inhibit use of the site by larger mammals,
but as noted particularly the elk are not noted in the Black Point area, but typically utilize land
farther north in the river plains. Project-level review was directed to protection of riparian habitat
on the south boundary, the vegetation buffer along US HWY 101, appropriate vegetation and
tree buffers along the Pleasant Harbor shoreline, and the maintenance of functions and values
of the wetland and stream critical areas in the appropriate sub basins.
An adaptive management program to address water quality and upland issues was identified as
being planned to be part of the marina water quality program to address issues as they may
arise in the future.
A potential osprey nest may exist in the Pleasant Harbor area. Plans to protect the nest, as
appropriate, would be addressed during permitting if the nest is still active or capable of
providing support to local populations.
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The endangered species potential was evaluated and determined that the project would not
affect terrestrial species on the project site. No evidence of eagle nesting or roosting was
identified onsite. The fringe riparian area along the south boundary would provide significant
protection for wildlife using the bay and the forested edge, as well as snags that eagles and
other raptors may use for perching and feeding and these areas would be protected in the plan.
The retention of a significant riparian area on the south shore would retain existing snags for
perching.
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This section identifies and analyzes impacts to fish and wildlife on and in the vicinity of the
Pleasant Harbor site with proposed development. lmpacts are expected to be generally similar
for Alternatives 1 and 2, except that development under Alternative 2 would be consolidated into
fewer buildings, thereby potentially providing additionalwildlife habitat compared to Alternative 1
and the 2007 ElS.
Fish
Proposed site development is not expected to increase pollutants into the harbor. As part of this
development and as part of the water quality mitigation effort, the existing septic tanks-and,
pumps. and drainfields h€sse-would be replaced with a sewage treatment plant and water
treatment system. The treated water from the ould then
be used as irrigation for the golf course. Also, as part of the water quality mitigation effort, the
resort would be required to collect water quality data in the surrounding area using existing state
monitoring stations. Should changes in water quality be identified, the resort would be required
to notify Jetferson County and participate in rectifying problems.
@unoff from new pollution within the Maritime
Village area is required by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) to be
eapturcA--ena-treated prior to discharge into the harbor. As a result of the stormwatermanagementandthereplacementoftheseptictanksanddrainfieldst he net discharge to the harbor is
anticipated to be cleaner than current conditions.
Wildlife
Wildlife use within the Black Point area is essentially isolated from the Olympic Peninsula by
U.S. Highway 101. However, the wildlife described below may use the site through corridors
that connect with the Olympic Peninsula habitat west of Highway 101. Figure 3.4-1 shows the
wildlife corridors formed by areas of temperate coniferous forest that could connect the project
site to the peninsula and additional undeveloped parcels in the vicinity.
Various strategies would be implemented to help protect wildlife resources throughout the site
from impacts caused from the development. These strategies include providing natural
vegetated areas that would be protected from development and remain undisturbed.
A trail leading from the top of the bluff to the beach is located along the western portion of the
shoreline buffer. This trail would be decommissioned and access to the shoreline from the site
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or access from the shoreline to the site would not be permitted. Disturbed areas that encroach
into the 200-foot buffer would be restored and planted with native vegetation found within the
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project vicinity. As a result of this development, there would be no encroachment into the 200-
foot buffer and any disturbance within the 200-foot buffer and top-of-slope buffer would be
restored.
The proposed development may temporarily displace the bald eagles during construction, but
impacts should be temporary because the habitat they currently utilize would remain
undisturbed. Some mature trees would be left on site and the southern shoreline of Black Point
would have an undisturbed 200-foot buffer along Hood Canal.
Birds, mammals, snakes, lizards and frogs on the site would be temporarily impacted or
displaced during construction, but there should not be significant impacts as a result of the
development because designated vegetated areas and corridors would remain undisturbed
during and post-construction. These vegetated areas would provide sufficient habitat and food
for survival.
Undisturbed areas of natural vegetation and habitat corridors are important to wildlife currently
using the site. Habitat corridors are important to allow movement and subsequent flow of genes
between wildlife populations in habitats that otherwise would be isolated. The two primary users
of corridors are corridor travelers and corridor dwellers. Corridor travelers include large
herbivores such as deer; medium to large camivores like foxes and coyotes; and various
migratory animals. Corridor dwellers generally have limited dispersal ability and consist mostly
of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and birds. The designated vegetated
areas would lessen impacts and allow wildlife that typically utilizes the site to continue to utilize
the site. While Rainier elk do not currently utilize the site or may to a limited extent, elk would be
discouraged from utilizing this site by the installation of an exclusion fence because there is no
suitable foraging habitat on Black Point and elk have the potential to damage property.
Th reatened a nd E ndanqered.Spec ieq
Although listed species may occur along the shorelines of the project area, there are no
currently listed species known to utilize the upland areas. There is no documentation of
terrestrial-listed ESA species utilizing the site, but listed marine ESA species may be utilizing
the adjacent shorelines of the site. These species include fish, mollusks, and marine animals
such as: Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, bull trout, southern resident killer whale,
humpback whales and Steller sea lion. These animals can be negatively impacted by pollution
entering Hood Canal, reducing water quality. However, surface water runoff, a potential source
of pollution, would be collected and treated on-site, and then discharged to an on-site infiltration
area so that it would not enter Hood Canal.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The fish and wildlife resources would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
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3.4-3 Mitiqation Measures
2007 Ets
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitisation Measures Completed
A habitat management plan will be prepared at the project-permitting phase to identify
and address mitigation for any potential impacts to streams and associated buffers.
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Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
The three northerly streams shall be set aside in a natural area, and development shall
be limited to that necessary to provide adequate access and road right-of-way. All
culverts carrying streams shall be fish passable where the preconstruction reports
identify that a stream has the potential for fish passage if obstructions can be removed.
o These three northerly streams are outside of the SEIS site boundary. This
mitigation measure shall apply to the existing Binding Site Plan for the marina
area.
a The two southerly streams shall be protected during construction using best
management practices, and road crossings shall comply with adopted standards.
a The site contains several intermittent or seasonal stream channels (Type 5 under the
County classification system). Some of these are steep in gradient and blocked from fish
passage due to structural barriers. Per JCC 18.15.315, Type 5 streams require a SO-foot
buffer of native vegetation. The Proposal will comply with this requirement. Addi*rena+ltt
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The resort shall be required to annually collect water quality monitoring data from the
state water quality sampling station at Pleasant Harbor and submit a summary water
quality report to the County. ln the event that water quality shows any sign of
deterioration, the County shall consult with the resort, the local residents, and the State
(both WDOH and WDFW concerning the source of the change. The resort permits shall
require the resort to implement any mitigation measures determined necessary by the
County to alleviate any water quality issues emanating from the resort properties.
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BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63 (l) A wildlife management plan focused on non-lethal strategies shall be developed in
the public interest in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and local
tribes, to prevent diminishment of tribal wildlife resources cited in the Brinnon Sub- Area
Plan (e.9., deer, elk, cougar, waterfowl, osprey, eagles, and bear), to reduce the
potential for vehicle collisions on U.S. Highway 1Q1, to reduce the conflicts resulting
from wildlife foraging on high-value landscaping and attraction to fresh water sources, to
reduce the dangers to predators attracted to the area by prey or habitat, and to reduce
any danger to humans.
o The 2012 Pleasant Harbor Golf Course and Resod Habitat Management Plan
(Appendix H) fulfills this condition.
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ln addition to the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions,
the following mitigation measures would apply:
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
Designated vegetated areas/corridors shall be left undisturbed and extend throughout
areas of development. These undisturbed vegetated areas will consist of the typical
forested habitat that currently exists on the site. The areas will be dominated by a
coniferous and deciduous forest, with dense to moderately dense shrub and herbaceous
layers.
Instead of the JCC 1SO-foot buffer, a 200-foot shoreline buffer is proposed and will not
be disturbed or encroached upon. Disturbed portions of the buffer will be restored.
The final wetland critical area buffers will be marked and left undisturbed for Wetlands C
and D.
Existing concrete and gravel roads within the buffers of Wetlands C and D will be
removed and the areas will be re-planted with native vegetation that is found in the
project vicinity.
Vegetated corridors that lead to offsite areas and to other remaining vegetated areas will
be left throughout the golf course and housing areas. These corridors will lead to more
than 200 acres of relatively undisturbed vegetation on and off site in addition to existing
and created wetland features on site. These corridors will be dominated by native
vegetation that will provide food and habitat to animals that may use the site.
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An effort will be made to retain trees that have a 1O-inch DBH throughout the site in
these corridors. These trees are important because they are used as perch trees and
nesting trees for birds such as bald eagles and osprey. An active osprey nest was
identified near the west shoreline of Pleasant Harbor and the nest and tree will be
protected during construction.
3.4-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
Development of the site would result in the loss of some existing upland wildlife habitat.
However, the proposed development would retain large areas of habitat onsite (approximately
27 to 45 percent of the site would be undisturbed under Alternatives 1 and 2, respectively). With
implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts
would be anticipated.
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3.5 SHELLFISH
3.5-{Affected Environment
2007 Ers
Section 3.2.1 of the 2007 EIS (within the Water Resources section) outlines the methodology
and information sources for the DEIS Shellfish subsection, including shellfish closure zones,
marine water quality data records, current and tidal records, field assessments, and a marine
survey. Shellfish resources, including mussels, clams, and oysters were observed within
Pleasant Harbor and in the vicinity of the Pleasant Harbor Marina. The southerly beach of the
project site is adjacent to important tidelands and the mouth of the Duckabush River, which is
considered an important shrimp nursery area, and important habitat and nursery for juvenile
stages of Dungeness crab.
Water Quality
As noted in the 2007 ElS, Pleasant Harbor is vulnerable to water quality issues, as is the
adjoining Hood Canal. A shallow sill, approximately 150 feet deep, exists at the entrance of the
Hood Canal that restricts the exchange of water between Hood Canal and the Puget Sound. A
detailed discussion of water quality outside of Pleasant Harbor in the vicinity of the site is found
in the report titled Shoreline Characterization Report Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort
(2007 DEIS Appendix 3).
Water circulation in Pleasant Harbor is limited by a narrow (100 feet wide) and shallow (10 feet
deep at low tide) inlet located at the east end of the harbor. The harbor area itself ranges from
30 to 40 feet in depth. The harbor water levels fluctuate with the tides and currents of the Hood
Canal. The water quality samples are detailed in the Marina lmpact Analysis (DEIS Appendix 2).
Even though Pleasant Harbor has a narrow inlet and there are two marinas located in the
harbor, water quality data suggests that the harbor is flushed by the tides on a regular basis to
obtain the same water quality levels of the Hood Canal.
The Washington State Department of Health (WDOH) has a water quality monitoring station,
#293, in the Hood Canal near the mouth of Pleasant Harbor to measure bacteria levels used to
determine shellfish closure zones WDOH 2005). Water quality in Pleasant Harbor "meets
standards but there are some concerns;" however, the WDOH has prohibited shellfish
harvesting in Pleasant Harbor based on standard concerns with any shellfish grown in an area
adjacent to a marina (WDOH 2006a). This decision is not likely to change due to the risk of
shellfish containing harmful biotoxins and pollutants to humans. Commercial and recreational
shellfish harvesting is not allowed in prohibited areas.
Outside Pleasant Harbor
ln the 2007 ElS, the overall health of the shellfish resources in the adjacent portions of the Hood
Canal was good, with only a few harvest advisories and one shellfish closure in the area. The
shellfish closure nearest to the closed waters of Pleasant Harbor was located more than one
mile north in the Hood Canal along the shoreline of Brinnon, Washington (WDOH 2006).
Significant shellfish beaches are found to the south fronting the Duckabush river system and
north of Brinnon (see DEIS Section 2.4.1).
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As part of the 2007 ElS, a review of available literature identified no presence of Priority
Shellfish, Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus spp.), Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister), or
Pandalid Shrimp (Pandalus spp.) located in Pleasant Harbor WDFW 2006). However, presence
of these species was documented in the water of the Hood Canal surrounding Black Point. The
2007 EIS noted that priority marine species may be present in Pleasant Harbor during certain
times of the year. A detailed discussion of marine species in the vicinity of the site is found in
the Shoreline Characterization Report (2007 DEIS Appendix 3). Pacific oysters were observed
in the inter-tidalzone along the shoreline in Pleasant Harbor.
Aquatic lnvasive Species Tunicates
The 2007 EIS outlines the threat of Tunicate colonies, an aquatic invasive species that can
cause ecological damage and has spread in multiple locations around Puget Sound, including
Hood Canal. Tunicates, also known as Sea Squirts (Styela clava), are siphon-feeding marine
animals. They have no known predators and can quickly blanket the hull of boats, pilings, and
other hard surfaces, out competing or suffocating other sea life, including clams, mussels, and
oysters.
Section 3.2.3 of the 2007 EIS outlines steps the Washington Legislature and the Washington
State Department of Fish and Wildlife WDFW) have undertaken to address the spread of
aquatic invasive species, including response plans, standards for discharging ballast water,
education on boat cleaning, and enforcement and monitoring activities. As part of the response
plan initiative the Department of Fish and Wildlife contacted the current owners of Pleasant
Harbor Marina and the applicant to discuss the opportunity for partnership in addressing the
issue.
WDF1 / has determined that power-washing vessels and concrete docks are a more effective
removal process than hand-picking Styela clava (Sea Squirts). ln 2007, approximately 40o/o of
the docks in the Pleasant Harbor marina were wooden or have Styrofoam billets, which are not
conducive to the prefened method of power washing. In order to facilitate the management
and/or ultimate eradication of Styela clava in Pleasant Harbor, the WDFW is seeking to have all
the wooden docks and those with Styrofoam billets to be replaced over time with concrete docks
and concrete floats.
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As noted in Chapter 2, the marina area has been removed from the SEIS site boundary, as this
area is now subject to an existing Binding Site Plan, which does not require additional
environmental review. However, for consistency, a brief description of new information
regarding the affected environment is provided below.
Water Qualitv
No additional studies regarding existing shellfish or water quality were undertaken as part of
the SEIS. The existing water quality has generally remained as described in the 2007 ElS.
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Aquatic lnvasive Species Tunicates
To address the issue of invasive tunicates, Pleasant Harbor Marina embarked on a program of
dock replacement consistent with WDFW guidance. ln February of 2009, Pleasant Harbor
Marina replaced the D-dock, that was wood & styrofoam construction, with wood frame "enviro-
tuf'float system, composite decking with 60% grating for light penetration to the water. This type
of construction allows for the power washing as requested by WDFW. D-dock has two small
buildings on the far end and is also the fuel dock. The dock replacement also addressed water
quality through the replacement of old galvanized gas and diesel fuel lines with double wall
lines, installation of sumps and fuel monitoring system, and new fuel dispensers. The marine
pumpout system was replaced with a new peristaltic pump system that provides pumpout
stations at the slips as well as at the fuel end-tie. The new construction included a new dry fire
standpipe system, new power pedestals and wiring, new water lines, and a new fuel building at
the end of the dock. Creosote pilings were removed along with a large landing at the upland
end of the ramp. New pilings are steel, with a much smaller landing to minimize shading over
the tideland.
ln February of 2013 Pleasant Harbor Marina replaced the E and F-docks and the headwalk that
connects them to the D-dock. The construction was the same as D-dock, with better grating to
provide more light penetration to meet DNR requirements. The new docks are connected to the
pumpout system that was installed with the D-dock and provides pumpout fittings to
accommodate each slip. Electrical wiring and power pedestals was upgraded to accommodate
modern boats and improved the potablewater system. Creosote pilings were removed, and new
steel pilings installed.
The only wood & styrofoam floats remaining are small portable work floats used for
maintenance and a small boat / kayak float. The l-dock is older concrete float construction. l, J,
and K-docks were installed in the late 90's; no timeframe has been set for replacement of the l,
J, and K docks.
3.5-2 lmpacts
2007 Ets
The 2007 EIS stated that the number of slips at the Pleasant Harbor Marina would not increase
as a result of the proposed resort, nor would the operation capacity of the marina increase from
a previously approved expansion. Boating traffic and movement in the harbor may be expected
to increase from the general public over time as a result of increased interest in the resort.
However, increased level of activity is occurring in marinas regionally due to the limited number
of marinas available, and no material increase would be predicted over that contemplated in
permits for the existing marina.
The 2007 EIS noted that it would be possible that there will be an increased demand for public
shellfish harvesting by visitors to the proposed development. Notification and information
(before harvesting shellfish) would be available at the proposed development at specific
locations, such as the marina, Maritime Village, and Conference Center. ldentification of public
shellfish harvest areas and limitations and mapping of private beds for which public shellfish
harvesting is not permitted would be part of the public service kiosk information at the Maritime
Village. No additional shellfish closures would be anticipated as a result of the approval of the
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Under the 2007 ElS, to protect fish and shellfish resources, the applicant pulled all development
back from the southern shoreline (including closing the current dangerous trail access) to retain
the natural condition and minimal use of the southern shoreline. This closure to direct public
access would reduce the potential for harm to the significant shellfish beds located to the south.
With the elimination of the septic system serving the existing marina and the capture and
treatment of stormwater from the marina development prior to entering the harbor, the overall
effect of the Master Plan proposal would be a reduction in pollutant pathways to the harbor and
should result in greater protection of the overall harbor water quality than exists presently. The
proposal would replace the existing septic system for the marina (a common source of
contamination, particularly in harbors and bays) with a sewer system to eliminate the risk of
effluent or treated wastewater entering the bay (all wastewater is treated to Class A standards in
the new wastewater treatment system and used for irrigation in the golf course area away from
the harbor). The elimination of septic tanks, particularly those serving commercial uses, should
provide significant longterm benefit where usage of the overall facilities increases.
Potential impacts during the clearing phase include the risk of runoff to the harbor or Hood
Canal, a change in the hydrology of the site due to the removal of trees, and changing of the
topography and potential impact to wetlands from silts, sediments, or hydrologic flow, both
surface and subsurface. On the Black Point portion of the site, significant grading would occur,
so special care must be taken to assure stormwater management measures will be
implemented concurrently with clearing and grading for all phases, to protect water quality, both
off site and in existing wetlands, during construction. All rainwater percolates through the soils
on this portion of the site. Rainwater contributes to the wetland systems on the center and east
side of the property, and there is no or limited runoff to the Canal from the majority of the site
(see 2007 DEIS Figure 3-19). The construction of the golf course, residences, and commercial
facilities are all designed to capture rainwater and stormwater onsite. This water would be
utilized onsite, treated, and then be infiltrated back into the aquifer to eliminate site runoff and to
maintain the aquifer system. The proposal does include a program to dedicate the central kettle
to onsite retention and stormwater management, and the depth of the kettle is such that it can
easily accommodate preconstruction stormwater from much of the site and prevent any
accidental release (see 2007 DEIS Appendix 4). This innovative approach would eliminate
offsite impacts and the potential for degradation of water quality and sheltfish populations
outside of Pleasant Harbor. The avoidance of offsite stormwater discharge either during
construction or operation of the golf course facility would achieve the objective of no net impact
to the water quality of Hood Canal by reason of the construction and operation of the golf course
resort.
ln addition, a 200 foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation would be retained along the
shoreline edge to retain the natural condition to the extent possible and provide native plant
treatment for stormwater falling outside the developed area. The purpose would be to retain the
natural filtration component of the riparian edge to retain the natural condition for stormwater
runoff from the undeveloped areas.
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As noted in Chapter 2, redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation is now limited to
occur within existing building footprints or as shown in the Marina Center (marina upland) area,
under a separate existing Binding Site Plan permit, which does not require additional
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environmental review. Marina rowhouses, townhouses and stepped/stacked townhouses,
illustrated in the 2007 ElS, are eliminated from the proposed site plan within the shoreline
buffer. No new development would occur outside of existing building footprints or as shown on
the Bindino Site Plan in the marina area under the SDEIS Alternatives. The commercial
development and a portion of the residential development proposed in the 2007 EIS site plan for
the marina area is now relocated to a new 3-story building proposed at the intersection of Black
Point Road with U.S. Highway 101.
A similar amount of clearing, and the risk of runoff, would occur under SEIS Alternative 1
compared to the 2007 ElS. There would be less clearing resulting in a lower potential for runoff
under SEIS Alternative 2.
The 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation along the southern shoreline edge of
the site would be retained under the SDEIS Alternatives, similar to the 2007 EIS Alternatives.
Public access to this area would be restricted to maintain the natural condition of the bluff.
!n compliance with BoCC Condition 63(q), direct stormwater runoff to Hood Canal from the golf
course fairways would not occur through the construction of embankments that change the
direction of surface flow. These embankments would direct runoff away from Hood Canal and
into natural and created detention areas including the lined stormwater pond on Fairway 10.
The wastewater treatment system and proposed stormwater management system under the
SEIS Alternatives would be similar to that proposed under the 2007 ElS, contributing to
enhanced water quality.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The water quality and shellfish would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
3.5-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ers
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
Construction period NPDES general permits will need to be obtained and conditions
followed to control stormwater during construction to assure no offsite discharge.
All construction shall be covered by a stormwater management plan to show how
stormwater shall be collected and infiltrated to prevent any turbidity, sediment, or other
contaminants from reaching the harbor or waters of Hood Canal.
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A stormwater site plan that includes a construction stormwater pollution prevention plan
shall be developed by the proponent and reviewed and approved by Jefferson County
prior to conducting land disturbing activity on the site.
Construction and grading permits shall require stormwater management plans to
demonstrate no discharge to waters of Pleasant Harbor or Hood Canal of any
contaminants, turbid waters, or sediments as a result of operations.
All stormwater crossing newly constructed surfaces shall be captured and treated onsite
before discharge, including the golf course side, where irrigation and stormwater shall be
captured treated, retained, and infiltrated onsite with no offsite discharge. (NOTE: This
is not possible.)
The stormwater management system for all phases shall capture, treat, and infiltrate or
store for reuse all stormwater from impervious surfaces of the improved golf course
areas. (NOTE: This is not possible.)
All fueling operations shall be brought up to current codes and protection against leaks
and unauthorized discharges shall be provided as part of any permit issued for work on
the marina side of the resort. This is a first priority for the project. Fueling permits for
facilities shall also require a refueling plan approved by the local Fire Code official as
part of the first permit and in place prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy
for work at the marina or Maritime Village.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented During Operation
Marina Mitigation Measures
All stormwater from impervious surfaces shall be captured and treated to Puget Sound
Water Quality standards (2005 edition) before discharge.
There shall be no discharge of sewage or contaminated bilge waters at the marina.
Pump out facilities shall be provided and operational at all times.
Cleaning of fish or sea life shall be prohibited within the controlled access areas of the
marina.
The marina shall have the right to inspect any vessel at any time
The marina shall develop and manage an active boater education program appropriate
to the marina setting to supplement the County program developed as part of the
shellfish protection district.
Fuel storage or transfer shall be prohibited on marina floats, docks, piers, and storage
lockers.
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No storage shall be permitted on docks, including storage of oily rags, open paints, or
other flammable or environmentally hazardous materials except emergency equipment
as approved in the Emergency Service MOU.
Painting, scraping, and refinishing of boats shall be limited to minor repairs when in the
water, which do not result in any discharge to the waters of the harbor.
Any minor repairs must employ a containment barrier that prevents debris from entering
the marine waters.
Notification and information (before harvesting shellfish) will be available at the proposed
development at specific locations, such as the marina, Maritime Village, and Conference
Center.
The marina operations shall incorporate mitigation requirements appropriate under the
County Shellfish Protection Plan, and shall integrate a boater education program into a
marina public education plan, which shall be implemented and maintained for so long as
the resort is in operation, as part of a resort habitat management plan.
The marina operations shall collect water quality data (from State sources so long as
available or from approved testing plan should the state sources move or not accurately
reflect Pleasant Harbor conditions), and shall be required to participate with the County
in an adaptive management program to eliminate, minimize, and fully mitigate any
changes arising from the resort and related Pleasant Harbor or Maritime Village.
Golf Course Mitigation Measures
The golf course shall be operated in accordance with the best practice standards of the
King County golf course management guidelines, or substantial equivalent, including,
but not limited to, American Golf Association standards.
The golf course/resort facilities will be required to participate in any adaptive
management programs required by the County as a result of the water quality monitoring
program described above and any changes caused by the resort operations.
BoGC Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63 (t) The marina operations shall conduct ongoing monitoring and maintain an inventory
regarding Tunicates and other invasive species, and shall be required to participate with
the County and state agencies in an adaptive management program to eliminate,
minimize, and full mitigate any changes arising from the resort, and related to Pleasant
Harbor or the Maritime Village.
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o The Pleasant Harbor Marina has replaced Docks D, E, and F as outlined in
Section 3.5.1 above in accordance with WDFW guidance for the elimination of
the Tunicate invasive species.
o A lnvasive Tunicate Monitoring Agreement between the applicant and the
Department of Fish and Wildlife was drafted in October 2010 (Appendix l). This
agreement shall be finalized prior to
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With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and BoCC conditions, no
additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.5-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.6 SHORELINES
3.6-{ Affected Environment
2007 Ers
Section 3.6 of the 2007 EIS (Shorelines) noted four issues directly involving shorelines:
stormwater, shellfish, surface water, and public access. Surface water and stormwater are
addressed in Section 3.2, Water Resources, and stormwater is also addressed in Section
3.16, Utilities of this SEIS. Shellfish is addressed in the previous section, Section 3.5,
Shellfish of this SEIS. Public access is addressed in Section 3.19, BoGG Conditions
regarding the compliance with BoCC Condition 63(d).
The 2007 EIS includes a Shoreline Characterization Report (DEIS Appendix 3), which includes
a shoreline inventory and assessment of the site. This report describes the elements of the
natural and built environment along the Hood Canal shoreline including shoreline modification
such as bulkheads, piers and docks. A detailed discussion of the shoreline in Pleasant Harbor is
presented in the Marina lmpact Analysis report (DEIS Appendix 2).
The southern shoreline along Hood Canal is currently undeveloped and contains natural
vegetation. Steep slopes roughly 150 feet tall separate the upland property from the shoreline.
The shoreline is comprised of numerous mature trees and overhanging vegetation. Boat landing
on this shoreline is inhibited by the high quantity of large rocks and shallow depths. A foot trail
on the site provides access from the upland portion to the southern shoreline. Due to the steep
slopes along this section of shoreline, this foot trail is the only shoreline access from the site.
Within the 2007 EIS site boundary, the shoreline includes the Pleasant Harbor Marina, which
includes commercial structures within the shoreline jurisdiction. The southern portion of
Pleasant Harbor does not contain buildings or structures and contains natural vegetation. A
public access boat ramp borders the site to the south.
The 2007 EIS notes that all of the salt water shorelines of the Master Plan area are shorelines
of the state and shorelines of statewide significance under the Washington State Shoreline
Management Act (SMA), and the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) for Jefferson County. The
shorelines within the site boundary are designated "suburban" for Pleasant Harbor and
"conservancy" for the southern bluff shoreline along Hood Canal.
Residential development regulations in 2007 required a buffer between a 3O-foot minimum or
100-foot maximum setback from steep slopes such as those along the southern Hood Canal
shoreline.
sEts
As noted in Chapter 2, the marina area has been removed from the SDEIS site boundary, as
this area is now subject to an existing Binding Site Plan, which does not require additional
environmental review. The shoreline area within the SEIS site boundary along Pleasant Harbor
dees-+elincludes the Pleasant Harbor House and the Bed and Breakfast. any-5+*ilding€.-er
struetures-The shoreline area along Hood Canal remains in the same condition as under the
2007 Ers.
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An update of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Plan began in 2005. The updated
shoreline regulations were locally approved in 2009 and conditionally approved by the
Department of Ecology in 2011 pending some revisions. The setback and buffer from Pleasant
Harbor increased to 150 feet under the new SMP compared to the previous SMP. The setbacks
and buffers from the southern Hood Canal shoreline remain the same as under the previous
SMP.
3.6-2 lmpacts
2007 Ers
Under the 2007 EIS Alternatives, the Maritime Village area would be located within the basin
and shoreline jurisdiction of Pleasant Harbor. The Harbor is designated "suburban" which is a
shoreline zone that contemplates a relatively intense level of shoreline development to promote
use and enjoyment of the shoreline. Historic development and expansion of the marina and the
boat launch, as well as the intensity of residential development on the Black Point area are
reflective of the development contemplated by this zone. The Maritime Village improvements
described in the 2007 project proposal would be reflective of that intensity.
Under the 2007 EIS alternatives, a shoreline substantial development permit would be required
for all development within the Maritime Village, including both marina-related commercial and
limited resort housing in the waterside area.
The surface water on the 2007 project site includes five small (non fish-bearing streams) within
the marina area. The streams pass through and discharge into the shoreline jurisdiction of
Pleasant Harbor. The streams carry both stormwater from the state highway and intermittent
overflow in the wet season. The streams will be left in their native condition, buffered, and all
stormwater will be captured and treated for both solids (turbidity) and water quality prior to
discharge. As a result, the flows would be maintained and water quality would be improved as a
result of the project.
The golf course area would be designed to retain the shoreline jurisdictional area (ordinary high
water plus 200 feet) in a natural condition. No project stormwater would be discharged into
Hood Canal. The existing stormwater facilities along the highway are inadequate by today's
standards and would require upgrading to protect water quality in Pleasant Harbor and Hood
Canal. All development within the shoreline area of the harbor would be required to be captured
and treated prior to discharge into the harbor. As a result, with modern stormwater management
and treatment mechanisms, the net discharge to the harbor would be cleaner, with less turbidity,
solids and potential pollutants (road runoff) than currently exists.
ln addition, a 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation would be retained along the
south shore conservancy shoreline edge to retain the natural condition to the extent possible
and provide native plant treatment for stormwater falling outside the developed area. The
purpose is to retain the natural filtration component of the riparian edge to retain the natural
condition for stormwater runoff from the undeveloped areas. ln the master plan this shoreline is
dedicated to open space and no structures or golf facilities are to be constructed in the shoreline
area. Site-specific wetland mitigation plans may provide for water features and wetland
mitigation areas at or in the outer 100 feet of the shoreline area to enable the creation of a
wetland forested edge mitigation wetland should such designs prove warranted and feasible
during permit review. Any site-specific issues of such a feature would be reviewed under the
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project-specific environmental review for the shoreline permit required and a specific
construction/operation mitigation plan shall be approved prior to construction.
The Master Plan would pull all development back from the southern shoreline (including closing
the current dangerous trail access) to retain the natural condition and minimal use of the
southern shoreline. The present degraded road/trail access to the conservancy shoreline is cut
off for safety and environmental reasons and a shoreline permit would be required for all such
construction to assure safety in the area. Public access to the shorelines in the resort is limited
to the marina area's "suburban" shore where the more intense use is anticipated and public
facilities to safely accommodate that access are provided.
sEts
As noted in Chapter 2, redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation is now limited to
occur within existing building footprints or as shown on the Bindino Site Plan (BSP) in the
Marina Center (marina upland) area, under a separate existing B+ndncg Site Plen permit, which
does not require additional environmental review. Marina rowhouses, townhouses and
stepped/stacked townhouses, illustrated in the 2007 ElS, are eliminated from the proposed site
plan within the shoreline buffer. No new development would occur outside of exsting-burld+ng
inthemarinaareaundertheSDElSAlternatives.The
Maritime Village proposed in the 2007 EIS site plan for the marina area within the shoreline
jurisdiction is now reconfigured and relocated to a new three-story building proposed at the
intersection of Black Point Road with U.S. Highway 101, outside the shoreline jurisdiction of
Pleasant Harbor.
The SEIS project site now only includes two small, non fish-bearing streams south of the marina
(three of the small streams are outside the current site boundary, north of the marina). The
streams pass through and discharge into the shoreline jurisdiction of Pleasant Harbor. ThestreamscarrybothstormwaterfromtheWandintermittentoverflowin
the wet season. As with the 2007 ElS, the streams would be left in their native condition,
buffered, and all-stormwater from new pollution would be captured and
treated for both solids (turbidity) and water quality prior to discharge. As a result, the flowswouldbemaintainedandwaterqualitywouldasaresultofthe
project.
The 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation along the southern shoreline edge of
the site would be retained under the SEIS Alternatives, similar to the 2007 EIS Alternatives.
Public access to this area would be restricted to maintain the natural condition of the bluff.
Similar to that under the 2007 ElS, the proposed residences along the southern portion of thesiteonBlackPointwouldbesetback@30feetfromthesteepslopein
that area.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The shoreline environment would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
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3.6-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ets
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
Public access and facilities shall be provided at the marina and Pleasant Harbor.
Public access to the southern shoreline should be curtailed and direct access eliminated.
All stormwater generated in the upland marina area shall be captured and treated to
C o u nty sta n d a rd s befo re d i sch a rg e.-te-the-aquif,er.
All surface water runoff from new poll en-eenstruete*surfaces in the golf
courseareashallbecapturedandtreated@inaccordancewith
adoptedCountystormwatermanuals@.ZerodischargetoHood
Canalfrom the developed golf course#esed area is required.
BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Gonstruction
63 (s) The developer must ensure that natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S.
Highway 101 and as appropriate on the shoreline. Statesman shall record a
conservation easement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited
to, a 200-foot riparian buffer along the steep bluff along the South Canal shoreline, the
strip of mature trees between U.S. Highway 101 and the Maritime Village, wetlands, and
wetland buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocable recordings dedicating
the property as natural forest land buffers. Statesman, at its expense, shall manage
these easements to include removing, when appropriate, naturally fallen trees, and
replanting to retain a natural visual separation of the development from U.S. Highway
101.
o The SDEIS Alternatives relocate the Maritime Village from with the shoreline
buffer to the intersection of Black Point Road and US Highway 101 . The strip
of mature trees between US Highway 101 and the Maritime Village noted in
this condition do not exist under the SDEIS Alternatives due to the new
proposed location outside of the shoreline buffer.
63 (u) ln keeping with the MPR designation as located in a setting of natural amenities,
and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program (JCC
18.15.135(1),(2),(6), the greenbelts of the shoreline should be retained and maintained
as they currently exist in order to provide for "the screening of facilities and amenities so
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that all uses within the MPR are harmonious with each other, and in order to incorporate
and retain, as much as feasible, the preservation of natural features, historic sites, and
public views." ln keeping with Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 24.9, the site plan
for the MPR shall "be designed to blend with the natural setting and, to the maximum
extent possible, screen the development and its impacts from the adjacent rural areas."
Evergreen trees and understory should remain as undisturbed as possible. Statesman
shall infill plants where appropriate with indigenous trees and shrubs.
SEIS
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions, no
additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.6-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.6 SHORELINES
3.6-{ Affected Environment
2007 Ers
Section 3.6 of the 2007 EIS (Shorelines) noted four issues directly involving shorelines:
stormwater, shellfish, surface water, and public access. Surface water and stormwater are
addressed in Section 3.2, Water Resources, and stormwater is also addressed in Section
3.16, Utilities of this SEIS. Shellfish is addressed in the previous section, Section 3.5,
Shellfish of this SEIS. Public access is addressed in Section 3.19, BoCG Conditions
regarding the compliance with BoCC Condition 63(d).
The 2007 EIS includes a Shoreline Characterization Report (DEIS Appendix 3), which includes
a shoreline inventory and assessment of the site. This report describes the elements of the
natural and built environment along the Hood Canal shoreline including shoreline modification
such as bulkheads, piers and docks. A detailed discussion of the shoreline in Pleasant Harbor is
presented in the Marina lmpact Analysis report (DEIS Appendix 2).
The southern shoreline along Hood Canal is currently undeveloped and contains natural
vegetation. Steep slopes roughly 150 feet tall separate the upland property from the shoreline.
The shoreline is comprised of numerous mature trees and overhanging vegetation. Boat landing
on this shoreline is inhibited by the high quantity of large rocks and shallow depths. A foot trail
on the site provides access from the upland portion to the southern shoreline. Due to the steep
slopes along this section of shoreline, this foot trail is the only shoreline access from the site.
Within the 2007 EIS site boundary, the shoreline includes the Pleasant Harbor Marina, which
includes commercial structures within the shoreline jurisdiction. The southern portion of
Pleasant Harbor does not contain buildings or structures and contains natural vegetation. A
public access boat ramp borders the site to the south.
The 2007 EIS notes that all of the salt water shorelines of the Master Plan area are shorelines
of the state and shorelines of statewide significance under the Washington State Shoreline
Management Act (SMA), and the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) for Jefferson County. The
shorelines within the site boundary are designated "suburban" for Pleasant Harbor and
"conservancy" for the southern bluff shoreline along Hood Canal.
Residential development regulations in 2007 required a buffer between a 3O-foot minimum or
100-foot maximum setback from steep slopes such as those along the southern Hood Canal
shoreline.
sEts
As noted in Chapter 2, the marina area has been removed from the SDEIS site boundary, as
this area is now subject to an existing Binding Site Plan, which does not require additional
environmental review. The shoreline area within the SEIS site boundary along Pleasant Harbor
dees-+et-indudes the Pleasant Harbor House and the Bed and Breakfast. any-b+rilding€-€r
struetures-. The shoreline area along Hood Canal remains in the same condition as under the
2007 Ets.
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An update of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Plan began in 2005. The updated
shoreline regulations were locally approved in 2009 and conditionally approved by the
Department of Ecology in 2011 pending some revisions. The setback and buffer from Pleasant
Harbor increased to 150 feet under the new SMP compared to the previous SMP. The setbacks
and buffers from the southern Hood Canal shoreline remain the same as under the previous
SMP.
3.6-2 lmpacts
2007 Ets
Under the 2007 EIS Alternatives, the Maritime Village area would be located within the basin
and shoreline jurisdiction of Pleasant Harbor. The Harbor is designated "suburban" which is a
shoreline zone that contemplates a relatively intense level of shoreline development to promote
use and enjoyment of the shoreline. Historic development and expansion of the marina and the
boat launch, as well as the intensity of residential development on the Black Point area are
reflective of the development contemplated by this zone. The Maritime Village improvements
described in the 2007 project proposal would be reflective of that intensity.
Under the 2007 EIS alternatives, a shoreline substantial development permit would be required
for all development within the Maritime Village, including both marina-related commercial and
limited resort housing in the waterside area.
The surface water on the 20Q7 project site includes five small (non fish-bearing streams) within
the marina area. The streams pass through and discharge into the shoreline jurisdiction of
Pleasant Harbor. The streams carry both stormwater from the state highway and intermittent
overflow in the wet season. The streams will be left in their native condition, buffered, and all
stormwater will be captured and treated for both solids (turbidity) and water quality prior to
discharge. As a result, the flows would be maintained and water quality would be improved as a
result of the project.
The golf course area would be designed to retain the shoreline jurisdictional area (ordinary high
water plus 200 feet) in a natural condition. No project stormwater would be discharged into
Hood Canal. The existing stormwater facilities along the highway are inadequate by today's
standards and would require upgrading to protect water quality in Pleasant Harbor and Hood
Canal. All development within the shoreline area of the harbor would be required to be captured
and treated prior to discharge into the harbor. As a result, with modern stormwater management
and treatment mechanisms, the net discharge to the harbor would be cleaner, with less turbidity,
solids and potential pollutants (road runoff) than currently exists.
ln addition, a 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation would be retained along the
south shore conservancy shoreline edge to retain the natural condition to the extent possible
and provide native plant treatment for stormwater falling outside the developed area. The
purpose is to retain the natural filtration component of the riparian edge to retain the natural
condition for stormwater runoff from the undeveloped areas. ln the master plan this shoreline is
dedicated to open space and no structures or golf facilities are to be constructed in the shoreline
area. Site-specific wetland mitigation plans may provide for water features and wetland
mitigation areas at or in the outer 100 feet of the shoreline area to enable the creation of a
wetland forested edge mitigation wetland should such designs prove warranted and feasible
during permit review. Any site-specific issues of such a feature would be reviewed under the
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project-specific environmental review for the shoreline permit required and a specific
construction/operation mitigation plan shall be approved prior to construction.
The Master Plan would pull all development back from the southern shoreline (including closing
the current dangerous trail access) to retain the natural condition and minimal use of the
southern shoreline. The present degraded road/trail access to the conservancy shoreline is cut
off for safety and environmental reasons and a shoreline permit would be required for all such
construction to assure safety in the area. Public access to the shorelines in the resort is limited
to the marina area's "suburban" shore where the more intense use is anticipated and public
facilities to safely accommodate that access are provided.
sEts
As noted in Chapter 2, redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation is now limited to
occur within existing building footprints or as shown on the Bindinq Site Plan (BSP) in the
Marina Center (marina upland) area, under a separate existing BinCing Site Plef, permit, which
does not require additional environmental review. Marina rowhouses, townhouses and
stepped/stacked townhouses, illustrated in the 2007 ElS, are eliminated from the proposed site
plan within the shoreline buffer. No new development would occur outside of exs,tin+burlding
inthemarinaareaundertheSDElSAlternatives.The
Maritime Village proposed in the 2007 EIS site plan for the marina area within the shoreline
jurisdiction is now reconfigured and relocated to a new three-story building proposed at the
intersection of Black Point Road with U.S. Highway 101, outside the shoreline jurisdiction of
Pleasant Harbor.
The SEIS project site now only includes two small, non fish-bearing streams south of the marina
(three of the small streams are outside the current site boundary, north of the marina). The
streams pass through and discharge into the shoreline jurisdiction of Pleasant Harbor. The
streamscarrybothstormwaterfromtheWandintermittentoverflowin
the wet season. As with the 2007 ElS, the streams would be left in their native condition,
buffered, and all-stormwater from new pollution would be captured and
treated for both solids (turbidity) and water quality prior to discharge. As a result, the flowswouldbemaintainedandwaterqualitywouldasaresultofthe
project.
The 200-foot riparian buffer of trees and native vegetation along the southern shoreline edge of
the site would be retained under the SEIS Alternatives, similar to the 2007 EIS Alternatives.
Public access to this area would be restricted to maintain the natural condition of the bluff.
Similar to that under the 2007 ElS, the proposed residences along the southern portion of the
site on Black Point would be set back appreximate{yno less than 30 feet from the steep slope in
that area.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The shoreline environment would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
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3.6-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ets
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Construction
Public access and facilities shall be provided at the marina and Pleasant Harbor.
Public access to the southern shoreline should be curtailed and direct access eliminated
All stormwater generated in the upland marina area shall be captured and treated to
Co u nty sta n d a rd s befo re d i sch a rg e.-te{he-aquife+.
All surface water runoff from new pollu en eenstrueted surfaces in the golf
courSeareashallbecapturedandtreated@inaccordancewith
adoptedCountystormwatermanuals@.ZerodischargetoHood
Canalfrom the developed golf course#ese* area is required.
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Mitigation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
63 (s) The developer must ensure that natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S.
Highway 101 and as appropriate on the shoreline. Statesman shall record a
conservation easement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited
to, a 200-foot riparian buffer along the steep bluff along the South Canal shoreline, the
strip of mature trees between U.S. Highway 101 and the Maritime Village, wetlands, and
wetland buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocable recordings dedicating
the property as natural forest land buffers. Statesman, at its expense, shall manage
these easements to include removing, when appropriate, naturally fallen trees, and
replanting to retain a natural visual separation of the development from U.S. Highway
101.
The SDEIS Alternatives relocate the Maritime Village from with the shoreline
buffer to the intersection of Black Point Road and US Highway 101 . The strip
of mature trees between US Highway 101 and the Maritime Village noted in
this condition do not exist under the SDEIS Alternatives due to the new
proposed location outside of the shoreline buffer.
63 (u) ln keeping with the MPR designation as located in a setting of natural amenities,
and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program (JCC
18.15.135(1),(2),(6), the greenbelts of the shoreline should be retained and maintained
as they currently exist in order to provide for "the screening of facilities and amenities so
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that all uses within the MPR are harmonious with each other, and in order to incorporate
and retain, as much as feasible, the preservation of natural features, historic sites, and
public views." ln keeping with Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 24.9, the site plan
for the MPR shall "be designed to blend with the natural setting and, to the maximum
extent possible, screen the development and its impacts from the adjacent rural areas."
Evergreen trees and understory should remain as undisturbed as possible. Statesman
shall infill plants where appropriate with indigenous trees and shrubs.
sErs
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions, no
additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.6-4 Significant Unavoida ble Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.7 GRITIGAL AREAS
This section of the SDEIS describes existing critical areas on the site, and evaluates how
development under each of the alternatives could affect these areas. The critical areas
discussed and analyzed are the five listed critical areas under the Jefferson County Critical
Areas Ordinance (CAO): wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife, frequently flooded
areas, and geologically hazardous areas. The wetland subsection is based on the 2012
Wetlands Mitigation Report (see Appendix J).
3.7.1 Affected Environment
2007 Ets
Each of the critical areas listed above were addressed in Section 3.10 of the 2007 DEIS. Each
of these critical areas exists on the site, with the exception of frequently flooded areas.
Wetlands
The 2007 EIS included a detailed wetland assessment (2007 DEIS Appendix 9). The site has
three wetlands within the golf course area and none north of Black Point Road within the site.
The confirmed wetlands in the golf course area are identified as Wetlands B, C, and D and are
rated as Category l!. The onsite wetlands were delineated using the 2004 wetland rating manual
as required by JCC 18.15.325(1)(2). Standard wetland buffer widths are 100 feet from a Class ll
wetland and 50 feet from a Class lll wetland (JCC 18.50.340(5)). The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USCOE) made a determination on March 27, 2007 that the wetlands are not
jurisdictionalfor purposes of USCOE permit review.
Wetlands C and D have well established native buffers. Wetland B has seasonal ponding in a
large glacial depression known as a kettle and does have some vegetation, but is also affected
by vestiges of logging, roads, and infrastructure and as such has disturbed, marginal habitat in
places, and was identified as a candidate for modification and restoration to improve both
function and value.
Aquifer Recharqe Areas
As noted in 3.10 of the 2007 ElS, portions of the Black Point area of the site is mapped as an
aq uifer protection district.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
A site-specific Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment dated July 20, 2006 was contained in the
2007 DEIS Appendix 7 and existing fish and wildlife habitat on and around the site is
summarized in Section 3.4, Fish and Wildlife, of this SEIS.
Frequentlv Flooded Areas
The site has no flood plains or frequently flooded areas and these provisions do not apply to the
Pleasant Harbor site.
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Geologicallv Hazardous Areas
The 2007 EIS included a geologic hazard analysis (see 2007 DEIS Appendix 4). The principal
geologic hazard feature on the site is the steep bluffs along the southern shore. See Section
3.1.1, Earth of this SEIS for a summary of this steep bluff described in Appendix 4 of the 2007
DEIS.
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Wetlands
Wetland B is approximately 0.475 acres in size and is located at the bottom of the largest kettle
in the center of the Black Point area of the site (see Figure 2-6). The kettle, Kettle B, is
approximately 140 feet deep with moderately steep slopes that were formed in glacial till. The
catchment basin for Wetland B is approximately 30 times the size of the wetland and the main
source of hydrology comes from precipitation and localized surface run-off within the catchment
basin. There are two other wetlands (Wetland C and D) located within the site boundary in the
Black Point area. All of the identified on-site wetlands were determined to be isolated wetlands
and not federally jurisdictional as outlined in the jurisdictional determination from the Corps of
Engineers dated March 27,2007
Seasonal precipitation and localized run-off is the primary source of hydrology for Wetland B.
The moderately steep slopes of Kettle B capture water as it falls into the basin and directs it into
bottom of the kettle. Signs of inundation in Wetland B include marks of ponded water up to two
feet on vegetation, water stained leaves, adventitious roots and buttressed tree trunks.
Hydrology appears to be present on a seasonal basis likely starting in the late fall and ending in
the spring.
Wetland B is classified as a Palustrine scrub-shrub wetland and is currently undeveloped.
Wetland B contains seasonal open-water and is densely occupied by native scrub-shrub and
emergent wetland vegetation and that provide food, hiding cover and shelter currently
supporting a variety of wildlife species including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Wetland B is not directly connected to streams, tributaries or other wetlands that could provide
habitat for fish species.
Wetland B is positioned at the bottom of the watershed and collects precipitation runoff from the
slopes surrounding the kettle. Precipitation runoff enters the wetland but does not directly
discharge back into surface features of the watershed due to its depressional and isolated
nature. Wetland B is rated as a Category lll wetland in accordance with the Jefferson County
Code with a high score for habitat value.
!n general Wetland B scores moderate to high for water quality functions due to it being a closed
depressional system that holds back water to allow sediments to settle out and emergent plants
to remove pollutants such as nutrients, heavy metals and toxic organics. Because Wetland B
has no outlet, it was not evaluated for reducing peak flows or decreasing downstream erosion.
However Wetland B is considered to function highly for groundwater recharge because there is
no surface water outlet and water is only released from the system by groundwater release
(recharqe?) and evapotranspiration.
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Wetland B provides a relatively high general wildlife habitat function, especially for smaller
species such as invertebrate, amphibians and birds because there are relatively large
surrounding areas of forested habitat, which provide a large upland buffer necessary for wildlife
mobility. Native plant richness provides moderate function and the overall size of the wetland
results in a moderate score in functional capacity for mammals, birds, amphibians and other
invertebrates.
Aquifer Recharqe Areas
A description of the aquifer recharge areas within the site is included in Section 3.2.1, Water
Resources of this SEIS.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
A description of the wildlife and associated habitat within the site as well as fish within waters
adjacent to the site is included in Section 3.4.1, Fish and Wildlife of this SEIS.
Frequentlv Flooded Areas
As noted in the 2007 ElS, there are no frequently flooded areas on the site.
Geoloqicallv Hazardous Areas
A description of the steep slope within the site on the southern site boundary is included in
Section 3.1.1, Earth, of this SEIS.
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Wetlands
lmpacts
Wetlands are regulated as a critical area under the state's Growth Management Act, RCW
36.70A.060, and local regulations are to assure that functions and values of the wetland system
are maintained. Cour(and Growth Board cases make it clear that wetlands may be altered or
moved to accommodate a specific project, so long as the actions are reasonably necessary and
the overall subbasin functions and values are retained. The criteria for wetland protection and
mitigation are set forth in the County Code for critical areas which governs replacement ratios
and buffer management.
Wetland B, which is approximately 0.475 acres in size, would be converted from awetland to a
control pond for treated process water from the wastewater treatment system and irrigation
return flow to provide a source of water reuse and golf course irrigation to reduce the overall
water consumption of the site. Wetlands "C" and "D" would remain unaltered and would be
retained.
Wetland B would be modified to provide adequate storage on site for the processed water from
the wastewater treatment system. The wetland at the bottom of this kettle would be filled, and
an appropriate mitigation plan would be developed per the compensatory mitigation
requirements of JCC 18.15.350(2).
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Although Wetlands C and D would remain unaltered, impacts to retained wetlands C and D
could occur both during construction and during operation of the resort. During construction the
hydraulic and structural integrity of the wetlands and associated buffers to be saved would be
marked and protected. Water quality entering wetlands and buffers would be protected to avoid
turbidity. Water quantity entering wetlands and buffers would be assured to avoid a change in
function and value for wetlands being preserved.
The 2007 EIS outlines several alternative strategies for wetland mitigation. A wetland mitigation
plan would be developed in conjunction with the detailed design phase of the project and would
be required at the outset of the grading plan in advance of final plat approval and project
development when details of the construction would be available.
Aquifer Recharqe Areas
The County critical area regulations impose specific limits on projects that are designated
(mapped) as critical area aquifer recharge areas. Potable water to the Black Point area is
provided by ground water, and prohibited uses in significant aquifer recharge areas are detailed
as JCC 18.22.120. None of the prohibited uses are to be included in the development of the
golf course area, and the Master Plan approval requires the project to meet best management
practices for use, treatment, and discharge of all waters used on the golf course. The Master
Planned Resort best management practices are taken from aquifer protection guidelines in the
County to assure any potential impact to the aquifer is eliminated or minimized.
County rules do have special provisions for golf courses, which would be followed, and the
Class A recycling regulations also have rules concerning existing potable water sites that would
be incorporated into the reuse/recycling treatment and discharge plan for the site to be
approved by WDOE as part of the water rights/wastewater discharge permit approval process.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
Section 3.4 of this SEIS summarizes the impacts to Fish and Wildlife within the 2007 ElS. The
impacts were also detailed in a site-specific Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment dated July 20,
2006, contained in 2007 DEIS Appendix 7.
Geoloqicallv Hazardous Areas
The Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance (JCC 18.22) requires setbacks for any structures
or development from tall bluffs of at least 100 feet. The project is retaining a 200-foot vegetated
edge along the steep slopes and eliminating potential road and trail traffic down or along the
bluffs. The plan fully complies with all requirements and provides an extra margin of safety. The
stormwater management plan shall require that all water from developed areas be captured in
areas sufficiently removed from the bluff edge and are sized sufficiently to avoid discharge to or
destabilization of the bluff in the event of wet seasons or upset.
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ln general, the potential for impacts to critical areas from either SEIS Alternativee 1 oraad 2
remains similar to the potential impacts described in the 2007 ElS. Wetland B would be filled
and the steep slopes area at the south end of the property would be preserved under either
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Alternatives 1 and-or 2, as under the 2007 ElS. lmpacts to aquifer recharge areas, fish and
wildlife conservation areas, and geologically hazardous areas under Alternative 1 would
generally remain the same as under the 2007 ElS. Alternative 2 consolidates development into
fewer buildings, thus retaining more existing habitat, reducing impervious surface area and
increasing aquifer recharge compared to the 2007 ElS.
Wetlands
Development under silhe1 Alternativee 1 and q 2 would result in the loss of approximately
20,700 square feet of wetland area associated with Wetland B. The soils within Wetland B
would be covered with approximatelv 100 feet of earth and an impermeable layer and then the
kettle would be filled with water to the desired level. The water level in Kettle B would be
maintained for use in the water recycling system and the golf course driving range. The kettle
and pond would eentinue-{e-collect
precipitation from the larqer drainaoe basin created bv site qradino.@ien
frem the site, The water in the filled kettle would be incorporated into the irrigation system for
use on the golf course. Filling Wetland B with water would create a larger, deepwater hydrologic
feature that can be used as habitat for waterfowl and amphibians.
The construction of the €entr€l-pond fer the water treatment system in the kettle would require
the removal of vegetation on the slopes and within Wetland B; therefore, vegetation in Wetland
B and its corresponding buffer would be removed.
The filling of Wetland B and corresponding buffer would result in the loss of habitat primarily
used by birds, mammals and reptiles, but, in return, would create additional habitat for waterfowl
and amphibians.
To offset the fill of Wetland B, compensatory mitigation is proposed to be provided in another
large kettle south of the Wetland B (Kettle C). Jefferson County replacement ratios, based on
Ecology's (2006a) document, were used to identify the amount of wetland creation required, and
forms the basis of the preparation of this plan. !t is the overall mitigation goal of this project to
provide no net loss of wetland functions, values or acreage as a result of development.
Mitigation would be on-site and inkind through wetland creation in Kettle C. See Appendix J for
a full description of the Wetland Mitigation Plan.
Development under either Alternativee 1 qand 2 would retain Wetlands C and D, and the
proposed development would maintain hydrologic input to these areas. However, development
under silhel Alternatives 1 qpnd 2 would encroach on wetland buffer areas. Buffer averaging
consistent with Jefferson County Code is proposed to minimize impacts to wetland buffers.
Aquifer Recharqe Areas
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The Jefferson County designated wetland buffer for a Category lll wetland with high impact land
use and a high habitat function score is 150 feet from the edge of the wetland. The buffer
surrounding Wetland B is occupied by a multi-layer second-growth forest with relatively little
invasive species. This buffer is undisturbed and serves as a wildlife corridor and also as habitat
for numerous bird, mammal, and reptilian species. The 1S0-foot buffer surrounding Wetland B
would be cleared of vegetation to accommodate the proposed water recycling system and
driving range.
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An analysis of the potential impacts to the aquifer recharge areas within the site is included in
Section 3.2.2, Water Resources of this SEIS.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
An analysis of the potential impacts to fish and wildlife and associated habitat within the site is
included in Section 3.4.2, Fish and Wildlife of this SEIS.
Geological lv Hazardous Areas
Potential impacts to the steep slope on the southern site boundary are detailed in Section 3.1.2,
Earth of this SEIS.
No Action Alternative
3.4,3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ers
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitiqation Measures Comoleted
The stormwater management plan for the golf course shall demonstrate compliance with
the County requirement for golf courses and stormwater management on aquifer
protection districts. An approved preconstruction aquifer protection plan shall
demonstrate retention of sheet flow water and ground wells onsite.
o See Section 3.2, Water Resources and Appendix F of this SEIS for the
stormwater management plan and aquifer protection plan.
Wetlands shall be protected from development (except the central kettle used for reuse
and recycling) and a wetland buffer and mitigation plan shall be developed which
demonstrates, under best available science principles, that the wetland functions and
values of the resort area have been maintained through a combination of retained,
enhanced, and constructed wetlands and buffers. The plan shall demonstrate no net
loss to overallwetland area function and value.
o The 2012 Wetland Mitigation Plan (Appendix F) fulfills this mitigation measure.
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wetland habitat is offset, protection measures for water quality and quantity
maintenance, and buffer protection. Such protections must be in place prior to
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Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The fish and wildlife resources would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
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commencement of any grading onsite. The wetland mitigation report for the central kettle
shall be approved and demonstrate how the overall system will operate, both during
construction and operation to assure overall no net loss of function and value for the
resort area wetland system.
o The 2012 Wetland Mitigation Plan fulfills this mitigation measure (Appendix J).
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
The stormwater management plan for construction shall require all wetland areas
(existing and new) meet the no net loss test and are in place prior to the removal of the
central kettle wetland.
The three northerly streams shall be set aside in a natural area, and development shall
be limited to that necessary to provide adequate access and road right-of-way. All
culverts carrying streams shall be fish passable where the preconstruction reports
identify that a stream has the potential for fish passage if obstructions can be removed.
o These three northerly streams are outside of the SEIS site boundary. This
mitigation measure shall apply to the existing Binding Site Plan for the marina
area.
The two southerly streams shall be protected during construction using best
management practices, and road crossings shall comply with adopted standards.
Mitiqation Measures to be !mplemented Concurrent with Operation
The resort shall be required to annually collect water quality monitoring data from the
state water quality sampling station at Pleasant Harbor and submit a summary water
quality report to the County. ln the event that water quality shows any sign of
deterioration, the County shall consult with the resort, the local residents, and the State
(both WDOH and WDFW) concerning the source of the change. The resort permits shall
require the resort to implement any mitigation measures determined necessary by the
County to alleviate any water quality issues emanating from the resort properties.
BoGG Gonditions
No mitigation measures were identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) specifically applicable to critical areas that are not addressed in other
sections (e.9., Section 3.{, Earth; Section 3.2, Water Resources; and Section 3.4, Fish and
Wildlife).
SEIS
ln addition to the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions,
the following mitigation measures would apply:
Mitigation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
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The mitigation of Wetland B shall be implemented in accordance with the 2012 Wetland
Mitigation Report (Appendix J).
The buffer reduction/averaging for Wetlands C and D shall be mitigated in accordance
with the 2012Wetland Mitigation Report (Appendix J).
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Concurrent with Operation
Post-construction monitoring of the created wetland will occur on an annual basis for a
minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years based on the success of the project, in
accordance with the 2012Wetland Mitigation Report (Appendix J).
Maintenance of the wetland creation areas will be conducted throughout the monitoring
years and will be the responsibility of Statesman to ensure completion. Maintenance
during the first two years will include periodic watering (irrigation) and control of
undesirable species. Maintenance during the subsequent years will be focused on
invasive plant removal.
3.7.4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
Site development under either Alternatives 1 an+or 2 would result in the loss of approximately
20,700 square feet of wetland area (Kettle B) and a portion of the wetland buffers associated
with Wetlands C and D. However, wetland creation and wetland buffer averaging consistent with
Jefferson County regulations is proposed. With implementation of identified mitigation
measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated.
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3.8 ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
This section of the SDEIS describes existing energy and natural resourc€ conditions on the site,
and evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these conditions. This section also
focuses on how the proposed project complies with the intent of the LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) standards, as required by the BoCC conditions for the
proposed project.
3.E.{ Aflected Envlronment
2007 Ers
Energy and natural resource conditions were not evaluated in the 2007 ElS.
sEls
Existing uses of energy and natural resources within the site include electrical power and
propane gas. Electricity is supplied to the site via the Mason County IPUD]. Propq4e gas !s
utilized by the adjacent marina and surrounding residential uses. Natural gas is not provided in
the area.
Existing energy and natural resource usage on the Pleasant Harbor site are limited due to the
existing primarily vegetated and forested condilion of the site. Under existing conditions, the
Black Point Campground area of the site is currently primarily comprised of existing vegetation
and vacant buildings. The site is not actively in use therefore it does not utilize energy and
natural resources. Energy usage is currently associated with the existing single family
residences. real estate office. and the Pleasant Tides water svstem wells on the Maritime
Village portion of the site. The rest of the site is not in current use.
3.E-2 lmpacts
2007 Ers
As noted previously, energy and natural resource conditions and impacts were not evaluated in
the 2007 ElS.
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New development on the Pleasant Harbor site under sllhe1 Alternatives 1 an+912 would use
energy in the form of electricity, with geothermal used as an alternate source of heating and
cooling; biodiesel cogeneration would also be utilized underAlternative 1 as an alternate source
of heating. Development under_gilhgl Alternatives 1 *d-ot .2 would result in an increase in
energy levels compared to existing conditions.
Approximately of 3.8 (?) megawatts of elec{ricity would be required for buildout of the proposed
projec{. Energy to power the residential, commercial, conference, and utility uses would be
provided by the Mason County Public Utility District. The Mason County PUD has indicated that
Commented [ks2l: Garth indicated on 2/26 that Steve Taylor
would prcvidc a report from Mason County PUD. lnfo lrom that
report will be inserted here. The Epo.t should indic.te availability
and futuE infr.st.ucture nelds based on capacity.
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Commented [bl]: Th€ applicant has indicatsd that a report
is cunontly being drafted with the PUD but will not be
complete until after the scheduled issuan@ of tho DEIS (mid-
July?). \Mll add any infomation her Egarding existing
d6flcioncies or
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For the wastewater pump stations, backup standby power would be eith€++e+iyedplgyrcl9d by
the use of a truck mounted gasoline generator ang[er-a permanent onsite generatorg.
Propane would continue to be utilized on site for cookinq in restaurants in Terrace 1 and at the
Maritime Villaqe.
for fireolace uses)
Within both SEIS Alternatives, the proposed project includes geothermal exchange as an
alternative energy source. Geothermal exchange would use the ambient temperatures in the
ground to improve efficiency and operation cost of heating and cooling. Earth, groundwater, and
pond water have more consistent temperatures and can exchange temperature better than the
air; thus is more efficient. The earth will be used as a heat source in cold weather and a heat
sink in warm weather. The reclaimed water reservoir would provide a medium for the exchange
of heating and cooling for the geo-exchange mechanical systems.
Under SEIS Alternative 1, on-site biodiesel co-generation is proposed. Reduced energy
consumption would be achieved with the tri-generation of collecting the waste heat from the
combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration unit and relaying this heat for pool and spa
heating. Waste heat collected from the CHP cogeneration unit would contribute to heating in
common areas, further reducing energy demand. This cogeneration unit is not part of SEIS
Alternative 2.
LEED
ln the United States and in a number of other countries around the world, Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is the recognized standard for measuring
building sustainability. The LEED green building rating system - developed and administered by
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a Washington D.C.-based, nonprofit coalition of
building industry leaders - is designed to promote design and construction practices that
increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and
improving occupant health and well-being.
LEED consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high
performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods. LEED is intended to provide building
owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and
measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
ln LEED 2009 (the third and most recent version of LEED) there are 100 possible base points
distributed across five major credit categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and
Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, lndoor Environmental Quality, plus an additional six
points for lnnovation in Design and an additional four points for Regional Priority. The goal of
the LEED 2009 performance credit system is to allocate points "based on the potential
environmental impacts and human benefits of each credit."
LEED certification is obtained after submitting an application documenting compliance with the
requirements of the rating system as well as paying registration and certification fees. While the
applicant is not obligated to receive LEED certification for the proposed project, the applicant
agrees to comply with the intent of LEED standards (see Appendix K - Nanative Demonstrating
Compliance with the lntent of LEED Standards). This narrative also includes the potential
number of points awarded to the project per compliance with the LEED standards.
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As noted above, LEED standards are grouped into the following five base categories:
Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, lndoor
Environmental Quality, plus two extra categories: lnnovation in Design and Regional Priority.
Appendix K lists each of the categories and subcategories for which potential points could be
earned toward LEED certification and how the proposed project meets the intent of each of
categories.
Within the Sustainable Sites category, the project would have a potential of 25.5 points (see
Appendix K). The project would meet the prerequisite of Construction Activity Pollution
Prevention. The proposed project would potentially earn points in the following subcategories:
Site Selection; Development Density and Community Connectivity; Alternative transportation
(including public transportation access, bicycle storage and changing rooms, low-emitting and
fuel efficient vehicles, and parking capacity); Site Development - protect or restore habitat, and
maximize open space; Stormwater Design - quality control; Heat lsland Effect - non roof and
roof; and Light Pollution Reduciion. The only subcategory under Sustainable Sites for which this
p@ect would not earn points is Brownfield Development, as this subcategory does not apply to
this project.
Within the Water Efficiency category, the project would have a potential of 10 points (see
Appendix K). The project would meet the prerequisite of Water Use Reduction. The proposed
project would potentially earn points in the following subcategories: Water Efficient
Landscaping; lnnovate Water Technology; and Water Use Reduction (further increase water
efficiency).
Within the Energy and Atmosphere category, the project would have a potential of 25 points
(see Appendix K). The project would meet the three prerequisites of Fundamental
Commissioning of Building Energy Systems, Minimum Energy Performance, and Fundamental
Refrigerant Management. The proposed project would potentially earn points in the following
subcategories: Optimize Energy Performance, On-Site Renewable Energy, Enhanced
Commissioning, Enhanced Refrigerant Management, Measurement and Verification, and Green
Power.
Within the Materials and Resources category, the project would have a potential of 25 points
(see Appendix K). The project would meet the prerequisite of Occupant Waste Reduction. The
proposed project would potentially earn points in the following subcategories: Waste
Management; Recycled Content; Regional Materials, and Rapidly Renewable Materials. The
two subcategories under Materials and Resources for which this project would not earn points
are Building Reuse and Certified Wood.
Within the lndoor Environmental Quality category, the project would have a potential of 14
points (see Appendix K). The project would meet the two prerequisites of Minimum lndoor Air
Quality Performance and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control. The project would
potentially earn points in the following subcategories: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring;
lncreased Ventilation; Construction lndoor Air Quality Management Plan - During Construction
and Before Occupancy; Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants, Paints and Coatings,
Flooring Systems, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products; lndoor Chemical and Pollutant
Source Control; Controllability of Systems - Lighting and Thermal Comfort; Thermal Comfort -
Design; and Daylight and Views.
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Within the two e)dra categories, lnnovation in Design and Regional Priority, the project would
potentially earn 5 and 4 points, respectively in each category.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The energy and natural resources would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
3.8-3 Mltlgatlon teasures
2007 Ers
As noted previously, energy and natural resource impacts were not evaluated in the 2007 ElS.
No energy and natural resource mitigation measures were proposed in the 2007 ElS.
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measure identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
Mitiqation Measures To Be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
63 (bb) Verification of the ability to provide adequate eleclrical power shall be obtained
from the Mason County Public Utility District.
63 (x) Statesman shall use the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
and "Green Built" green building rating system standards. These standards, applicable to
commercial and residential dwelling, respectively, "promote design and construction
practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of
buildings, and improving occupant health and well-being.
o The Narrative Demonstrating Compliance with the lntent of LEED standards
(Appendix K) addresses this condition. lmplementation of the measures noted in
Appendix K fulfills this condition.
SEIS
With the implementation of the BoCC conditions, no additional mitigation measures would be
necessary.
3.4.4 SignificantUnavoidableAdverselmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under Alternatives 1 and 2 would result in increased
energy use. With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable
adverse impacts would be anticipated.
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3.9 TRANSPORTATION
This section of the SDEIS describes the existing transportation system on the site and in the
vicinity, summarizes the analysis presented in lhe 2007 ElS, and evaluates how development
under each of the alternatives could affect the transportation network. This section is based on a
transportation technical memorandum (Appendix L) that was prepared on January 30, 2012 as
an addendum to supplement the 2007 EIS transportation technical report (2007 EIS Appendix
6).
3.9-{ Affected Environment
2007 Ers
Section 3.4 of the 2007 EIS describes the existing transportation system within the study area,
including an inventory of existing roadway conditions, traffic volumes, intersection levels of
service, collision history, public transportation services, nonmotorized transportation facilities,
and planned roadway improvements.
Roadways
U.S. Highway 101 (U.S.(?) Hwy '101) is a state rural arterialthat runs along the eastern-wgs'le1n
boundary of a portion of the site. Black Point Road is local access street that intersects with US
Hwy 101 and provides primary access to the site. Other roadways in the study area include SR
104, Center Road, Dosewallips Road, and Duckabush Road.
Traffic Volumes
Existing traffic volumes for 2006 are presented in Appendix 6 of the 2007 ElS. Daily traffic
volumes were obtained from WSDOT, and daily traffic counts on US Hwy 101 and Center Road
were conducted prior to and during Labor Day Weekend 2006, including p.m. peak hour turning
movement counts at all study intersections. At other locations, a two percent per year growth
rate was used to forecast historical traffic volumes to estimate 2006 conditions. During the peak
summer month of August, traffic volumes recorded on US HWY 101 (at the permanent WSDOT
traffic recorder station 15 miles south of Black Point Road) were approximately one{hird higher
than the annual average daily volumes.
Levels of Service
Levels of Service (LOS) serves as an indicator of the quality of traffic flow at an intersection or
road segment. Appendix 6 of the 2007 EIS summarizes the delay range for each LOS at
unsignalized intersections. LOS standards in Jefferson County are LOS C for rural roads and
LOS D for all other roads. LOS on State Highways is LOS C for US HWY 101 and SR
104. Existing p.m.peak hour LOS at study intersections are summarized in Table 3-6 of the
2007 ElS. All intersections operated at LOS B or better. Detailed LOS summary worksheets
were provided in Appendix 6 of the 2007 ElS.
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Collision Historv
Table 3-7 of the 2007 EIS summarizes historical collision data as provided by WSDOT for the 3-
year period between January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 at all study intersections. There
were no fatal collisions within the project site vicinity in this 3-year period. There were no
reported collisions at US HWY 101 and Center Road, US HWY 101 at Black Point Road, SR
104 Ramp at Center Road, and SR 104 at Center Road Ramp. All study intersections had an
average annual collision rate equal to or less than 1.0 and a collision rate per MEV equal to or
less than 0.88. None of the study intersections were considered to be high collision locations.
Public Transportation
The 2007 EIS indicated that Jefferson Transit Route '1 provides public transportation services in
the area, with a stop on US HWY 101 at Black Point Road, adjaeeRlon to the project site. Route1 provides Monday to Saturday service to Brinnon, Quilcene, and the
HadlocUlrondale/Chimacum Tri-Area. Service at US HWY 101 and Black Point Road is
provided between 7:10 a.m. until 7:55 p.m. with stops every 2 to 3 hours. Saturday service is
provided at the US HWY 101 and Black Point Road intersection from 8:55 a.m. until 7:10 p.m.
with stops every 4 to 5 hours.
Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities
US HWY 101 consists of 3- to 1O-foot paved shoulders. Black Point Road provides 1- to 3-foot
grass/gravel shoulders which are generally inadequate to accommodate pedestrian or non
motorized traffic. US H\ /Y 101 does accommodate significant summer bike travel, even though
the highway does not have identified bike lanes. Riders on US HWY 101 are aware of its
limitations in terms of nanow shoulders and site distances the length of Hood Canal.
Planned Roadwav lmprovements bv Others
Jefferson County's 2007-2012 Transportation lmprovement Program (TlP) identified no
transportation-capacity improvement project that would be impacted by vehicular trips from the
proposed project.
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The existing roadway and traffic conditions have not changed substantially since the 2007 EIS
to warrant additional traffic counts or data collection. While ongoing traffic counting programs
have been completed by WSDOT and other public agencies within the study area of the
proposed project, there have been no comprehensive plan updates, transportation studies, or
traffic impact studies of other proposed development that would change the baseline data or
assumptions of the original transportation impact analysis completed in 2007. The original
baseline assumptions and forecasts remain very conservative for the SEIS analysis.
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The 2007 EIS describes transportation impacts the proposed Pleasant Harbor development
would have on the surrounding arterial network and critical intersections in the site vicinity. The
discussion includes non-project related traffic forecasts, new trips generated by the proposed
development, distribution and assignment of new project trips, traffic volume impacts, impacts
on LOS at nearby significant intersections, public transportation services, non-motorized
facilities, and site access, circulation, and safety issues.
Non-Proiect Traffic Forecasts
For the purpose of the traffic analysis in the 2007 ElS, year 2017 was selected as the build-out
year based upon full completion and occupancy of the proposed Pleasant Harbor development.
Existing traffic volumes were factored by 2 percent per year to estimate year 2017 baseline
conditions without the proposed development alternatives.
Proiect Trip Generation
To evaluate a worst-case scenario, p.m.(P.M?) peak hour vehicle trip generation was
considered assuming peak summer traffic conditions in combination with no reductions for
seasonal occupancy factors.
Appendix 6 of the 2007 EIS outlines the supporting documentation and trip generation
assumptions related to the Preferred Alternative (Statesman MPR Alternative). Table 3-8 of the
2007 EIS summarizes estimated net trip generation by the proposed Statesman Plan MPR
Alternative. An estimated total of approximately 4,100 daily and 363 p.m. peak hour vehicular
trips (186 entering and 177 exiting) would be generated at full build-out and occupancy of the
Statesman Plan MPR Alternative.
Trip Distribution and Assiqnment
Using standard engineering practices and guidelines, new vehicle trips generated by the
proposed Pleasant Harbor development were distributed and assigned to the surrounding street
system based on local traffic patterns and recent traffic studies conducted in the study area and
approved by Jefferson County. Project trip distribution was assumed to follow these patterns
from the proposed site:
35 percent to the east via SR 104 to Seattle and Tacoma.
3 percent to the west via Dosewallips Road and Duckabush Road.
25 percent to the north via US HWY 101 and SR 104 to the Olympic Peninsula, Port
Townsend, and Whidbey lsland.
30 percent to the south via US HWY 101 to Olympia, Tacoma, and Seattle.
7 percent localto Dosewallips State Park and Quilcene.
Traffic Volume lmpacts
Traffic volumes were estimated for daily and p.m.(P.M.?) peak hour conditions to the year 2017
without the proposed project and with the proposed project. Peak hour traffic impacts remained
within approvable LOS limits at study intersections in 2017 without the project and under all
development alternatives. Detailed traffic volume forecast estimates were provided in
Attachment A of Appendix 6 of the 2007 EIS: Transportation lmpact Study.
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Pub! ic Transportation lm pacts
JeffersonTransitRoute1stopstheprojectsiteatthe
intersection of US HWY 101 at Black Point Road, providing transit service fourtimes per day to
the main entrance of the Pleasant Harbor properties. At the time of the 2007 ElS, the applicant
proposed to purchase and maintain a van or small shuttle bus available for guests and tenants
to utilize on an as-needed basis for use in group trip making, coordinated events, airport shuttle,
and other miscellaneous traffic. The applicant also proposed to work with Jefferson Transit in
scheduling and expanding service as necessary to the resort as well as considering joint
opportunities to provide layover or transit service and facilities within the site.
Non-motorized Transportation lmpacts
The 2007 EIS noted that the applicant would be required to fully fund and construct associated
frontage improvements onto US HWY 101 and Black Point Road to accommodate
nonmotorized facility improvements such as sidewalks, improved shoulder widths, or paved
pathways internal to the project and accommodations for bicycle traffic through the intersection
with US HWY 101 and project frontages. The applicant proposed to work with Jefferson County
in developing a nonmotorized circulation system within the site available to the public that would
not impact County or State highways and would provide for pedestrian and bicycle circulation
between the two proposed main development districts (i.e., Black Point Properties and Maritime
Village).
lntersection Leve! of Service lmpacts
ln Table 3-9 of the 2007 ElS, intersection LOS impacts during the p.m. peak hour were
evaluated at study intersections in 2017 without the proposed project and under all development
Alternatives. All stop-controlled movements at study intersections would operate at LOS C or
better with and without the development Alternatives in 2017. All intersections would meet
adopted local and state LOS standards.
The 2007 EIS noted that a project-specific LOS evaluation update would be required at the time
of the preliminary plat application to identify specific mitigation requirements, but the studies
completed for the 2007 EIS show traffic at all levels and affected intersections operating well
within acceptable limits and no significant capacity improvements were anticipated as a result of
the project. The 2007 EIS also noted that significant right of way and intersection improvements
would be required at the immediate vicinity of the project to accommodate left turns and the
revised access to the master plan area, reducing the overall number of entry points onto US
HWY 101. The 2007 EIS indicated that design of these sections and WSDOT approval for all
work on State Right of Way would be required at the time of preliminary Plat approval.
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The 2007 EIS noted that as with the traffic volume data, traffic collision data will be reviewed in
conjunction with the preliminary plat to assure the plat is approved based on the most current
data. But Table 3-7 of the 2007 EIS showed no significant issues that need to be addressed
during platting other than the standard road design and ingress and egress requirements
common to plat review and approval. The 2007 EIS noted that caution would need to be
exercised in connection with any development west of US HWY 101, particularly development
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which would increase crossing movements as the intersection at Black Point road does have
severe limits to accommodate crossing traffic. Alignment of entrances to any development west
of US HWY 101 would have to be viewed by the County in the context of the planned increased
traffic from the resort.
Site Access and Circulation lssues
The 2007 EIS noted that vehicular site access would be consolidated for the Maritime Village
and Black Point Property at US HWY 101 and Black Point Road under the Statesman Plan
MPR Alternative. A right-only driveway from the Maritime Village onto US HWY 101 would also
be provided. All other existing access connections onto US HWY 101 would be closed and
removed.
ln the 2007 EIS under the Statesman Plan MPR Alternative, the applicant proposed three new
site access roadways onto Black Point Road for the Black Point Property and Maritime Village,
including:
1. A private frontage road that parallels US HWY 101 between Black Point Road and the
Maritime Village. Existing traffic associated with the State of Washington Boat Launch
Pleasant Harbor would intersect this new frontage road in a consolidated access onto
Black Point Road.
2. An emergency-only access into Black Point properties, located opposite the proposed
private frontage road on Black Point Road, would also serve a maintenance facility and
the proposed community center.
3. A main entry roadway into the resort on Black Point Road, approximately 0.7 miles from
US HWY 101, that would serve all traffic to/from the Black Point resort property.
The internal roadway within the development would provide adequate on-site, two-way
circulation. The applicant would be required to fully fund and construct the necessary site
driveways and associated improvements onto US HWY 101 and Black Point Road.
As noted in the Section 3.4.2.1 of the 2007 ElS, Black Point Road was originally constructed in
the late 1980s with a 12-inch Class B gravel base and two shots of bituminous surface
treatment. Based upon increased traffic loads during construction and at full buildout and
occupancy, the structural section and roadway do not meet current road standards for a
collector and would be brought up to current standards during final plat development for the golf
course.
Access Management Standards
Access management standards identified in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Chapter 468-52-040-2 - Highway Access Management - Access Control Classification System
and Standard were evaluated in relation to the proposed action. US H\Mf 101 in the site vicinity
is classified as a Class 2 facility under WDOT's access management standards. Based on
proposed closure of all existing access connections into the Maritime Village area as proposed
by the applicant in the 2007 ElS, the proposed private access connections would be located
more than 660 feet away from other existing private access connections. Therefore it complies
with minimum access management standards.
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Marine Resort lnternal Access
The internal circulation road between the Maritime Village and the golf course permits
circulation without traversing US HWY 101. All traffic exiting on the one-way street north of the
Maritime Village would be directed north bound only on US HWY 101 under the proposal. The
2007 EIS noted that the project level detailed designs for circulation must be approved by both
Jefferson County and WSDOT.
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A transportation technical memorandum addendum (Appendix L) was prepared on January 30,
2012 as an addendum to supplement the 2007 EIS transportation technical report (2007 EIS
Appendix 6). This memorandum evaluates changes to vehicular site access assumptions and
project trip generation under SDEIS either Alternatives 1 #ot .2 from those analyzed in the
2007 ElS, and the resultant changes in potential traffic impacts. ln general, the overall trip
generation for SEIS either Alternativee I aaC-or .2 would generally remain the same as those
alternatives evaluated in the 2007 ElS. The level of service (LOS) at the US Hwy 101 and Black
Point Road intersection would not change from the 2007 ElS, even with the potential reductions
from implementation of a shuttle bus system. Site access and internal circulation would be
slightly modified under the SEIS Alternatives.
Changes to Proposed Circulation Svstem
Modifications to the proposal subsequent to the 2007 FEIS consolidates all vehicular access for
new land uses to the SRUS !-l!t{_101 and Black Point Road intersection. The existing roadway
approach of Black Point Road onto US Hwy 101 would be shifted to the south to align with US
Hwy 101 with a nearly 9O-degree intersection angle, providing optimal intersection geometry.
lmmediately east of US Hwy 101 along Black Point Road, a new intersection would be
constructed to provide access to the north and south portions of the site, provide access to a
new transit stop/layover area, and serve as emergency vehicle/maintenance access to the main
Golf Course Resort area (see Figure 2-8).
Under SEIS either Alternativee 1 aa*or.2, a private frontage road (Marina Access Drive) would
parallelUSHwy101betweenBlackPointRoadandthe@pland.A24-foot
wide frontage road would be located approximatelv 300 feet east of US Hwy 101. Beyond the
Maritime Village, the frontage roadway would be reduced to a minimum of 12 feet in width for
pedestrian circulation, staff vehicles, emergency vehicles, and golf cart access to the Marina
area.
The primary access roadway onto Black Point Road would be located approximately one mile
east of US Hwy 101 and would serve alltraffic to and from the Golf Course/Resort. A secondary
access roadway onto Black Point Road would be located approximately 300 feet east of US
Hwy 101 and would be gated and used for emergency vehicles and staff/maintenance access
only. This access roadway would align with the Marina Access Drive into the Maritime Village.
To accommodate transit access to the site by both Jefferson County and Mason County
agencies, a transit layover and bus zone would be accommodated on-site within the southeast
quadrant of the realigned US Hwy 101 and Black Point Road intersection.
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The applicant proposes to purchase two shuttle buses to transport groups to/from the site and
SeaTac Airport for conferences and other events. The shuttle buses would also be used for
group excursions within Jefferson County and the Puget Sound area. Resort residents would
also have the option of daily renting resort-provided electrical carts to travel between the Golf
Course/Resort and the Maritime Village and other internal trips, which could also utilize the
private frontage road paralleling US Hwy 101 (Marina Access Drive).
Trip Generation
The land use assumptions for e[hel Alternative 1 an4or 2 would generally remain the same as
those evaluated in the 2007 ElS. The distribution of land uses on site changes slightly under the
SEIS Alternatives; however, the overall trip generation and trip distribution and assignment of
the proposal remains similar.
Traffic Volumes
The transportation technical memorandum (Appendix L) notes that the total project trips may
be reduced based on the proposal for shuttle buses to transport people to/from Seattle-Tacoma
Airport and for group excursion trips. lmplementation of the proposed shuttle bus system would
decrease the overall level of trip making to/from the site by up to 260 trips per day or 65
p.m.(P.M?) peak hour trips, or a decrease of approximately six percent. lt should be noted that
these potential reductions were not used in design support thresholds at US Hwy 101 and Black
Point Road.
Level of Service
The level of service (LOS) at the US Hwy 't01 and Black Point Road intersection would not
change from the 2007 ElS, even with the potential reductions from implementation of a shuttle
bus system. The westbound approach would continue to operate at LOS B with a queue of one
vehicle or less, and the southbound left approach would continue to operate at LOS A.
Site Access
Under either Alternative 1 or 2, stop-controlled entering/exiting movements at project site
driveways onto US Hwy 101 and Black Point Road would operate at LOS B or better with little
or no vehicular queuing (see Appendix L).
Based on procedures and guidelines in WSDOT's Design Manual, a 1OO-foot southbound left-
turn lane is warranted on US Hwy 101 approaching Black Point Road. See Appendix L for the
results of this warrant analysis. SEIS Alternatives 1 and 2 include this intersection improvement.
The potential for a northbound right-turn lane was also analyzed, considering typical evening
commute periods.; A northbound 60-foot right-turn pocket with a 1OO-foot taper was warranted
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The existing WDFW boat launch access is addressed differently under the two SEIS
alternatives. Under Alternative 1, the WDFW boat launch would be relocated and
interconnected with the proposed Maritime Village Access roadway at a new intersection east of
US Hwy 1O1/Black Point Road. Under Alternative 2, the WDFW boat launch access to Pleasant
Harbor on Black Point Road would be realigned east of its present location at a new intersection
approximately 1,000 feet east of US Hwy 101 on Black Point Road.
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based on the WSDOT Design Manual. SEIS Alternatives 1 and 2 include this intersection
improvement.
WDFW Drivewav Access to Pleasant Harbor Boat Launch
As noted previously, the existing alignment of the WDFW driveway for the Pleasant Harbor Boat
Launch does not provide adequate entering sight distance for safe egress onto Black Point
Road. As such, two driveway access alternatives are considered as part of the SEIS
Alternatives.
Alternative 1
Under this alternative, the existing traffic and access driveway onto Black Point Road from the
state (WDFW) Boat Launch would be realigned to intersect with the common frontage road to
the Maritime Village north of Black Point Road as a "T-intersection" interior to the site. Under
this access configuration, both traffic associated with the Maritime Village and the WDFW Boat
Launch driveway would utilize a common new intersection constructed as part of the project
east of US Hwy 101 on Black Point Road (see Figure 2-7). To construct this realignment of the
WDFW Pleasant Harbor Boat Launch driveway, substantialfill material and topography changes
would be required to construct this interior T-intersection. In addition, property transfer or
stringent access easements across private property would be needed to allow for public access
to occur within the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort properties. This configuration would
mix both project-generated traffic and WDFW boat launch traffic within a closely spaced
intersection system, and potentially cause traffic congestion during peak use of the boat launch
utilization. lnitially, WDFW representatives conceptually agreed that this access solution would
be possible but not ideal. However, WDFW representatives have indicated that a better solution
should be investigated.l
Alternative 2
Under this alternative, the WDFW Pleasant Harbor Boat Launch access roadway would be
realigned further east and intersect Black Point Road approximately 1,000 feet east of US Hwy
101 (see Figure 2-8). The new alignment would follow an old road grade within property
managed by WDFW, and impacts to existing topography and public lands would be
substantially less than under Alternative 1. This access roadway would serve only the WDFW
Pleasant Harbor Boat Launch, and is preferred by WDFW representatives.2
Gonstruction lmpacts
As noted in Chapter 2, the applicant proposes to complete the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf
Resort in two main stages. For each of these major construction stages, off-site vehicle trips
would be generated impacting vicinity roadways and intersections over the course of the
assumed 10-year buildout period. Completion of major roadway improvements at the US Hwy
101 and Black Point Road intersection would be completed early in the construction period.
During the course of each construction stage, three main types of traffic would be generated:
I Personal electronic communication between Craig Peck, P.E. (applicant's engineer) and Penny Warren and John
Hansen, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lands Division, March 18, 201 1 .
2 Personal electronic communication between Craig Peck, P.E. (applicant's engineer) and Penny Warren and John
Hansen, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lands Division, August 19,2011.
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employee trips, transportation of construction materials and equipment, and miscellaneous trips
generated by agency inspectors, related business trips, etc.
Typical site preparation, utility development, grading and other earthworUwetland construction
activities would involve between 20 and 40 employees/contractors on site on a typical weekday.
However, during construction of specific buildings or infrastructure (e.9,, wastewater treatment
plant), an additional 30 to 40 employees/contractors would be on site. During peak construction
activities, ranges between 75 and 100 construction employees would be on site during periods
in which intense construction activity is taking place, generating upwards of 250 daily vehicle
trips.
Transportation of materials and equipment would occur during short periods throughout the
course of the day to accommodate specific equipment transfer or occur over several days to
handle specific material transport needs. During these limited periods, larger trucks would be
utilized and would typically be limited to less than 50 trips on any given day. Best management
practices would be implemented by contractors during construction, including necessary on-site
truck wash facilities or oversized load transport routing and operations.
ln total, typical daily vehicle traffic generation related to construction activities are estimated to
be up to 300 daily vehicle trips. This level is less than 10 percent of the total site buildout daily
trip generation under the SEIS Alternatives, and therefore, would not represent a significant
adverse traffic impact.
Parkinq Demand
Parking would be provided in a variety of structured and surface facilities at various locations
throughout the development to meet the parking needs of each Alternative. Alternative 1
proposes 1,644 stalls, while Alternative 2 proposes 1,580 stalls.
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Proposed Parking Capacity By Alternative
Source.'Hamilton Architects and the Stafesman Corporation, April 2013.
Demand for parking was estimated for each land use alternative (see Appendix L for approach
and methodology). Table 9-2 below summarizes estimated peak parking demand by Alternative
during peak weekday and weekend day use within the SEIS study area, exclusive of the marina
area. Peak parking demand for the site as a whole would be less than the proposed supply
under both either Alternativee 1 an4or 2.
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PEAK DEMAND FOR PARKING STALLS BY ALTERNATIVE
Proposed
Supply
Weekday Demand Weekend Demand
Demand Surplus(t/
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Demand Surplus(+)/
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Structured Parking Surface Parking Total Parkins
Alternative 1 1,003 stalls 641 stalls 1,644 stalls
Alternative 2 893 stalls (888?)687 stalls 1,580 stalls
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+218 stalls 1,308 stalls + 336 stallsAlternative 1 1,644 stalls 1,426 stalls
1,580 stalls 1,435 stalls -+145 stalls 1,33'1 stalls +249 stallsAlternative 2
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Source.' TENW,2012 and David Hamilton April2013.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. Transportation conditions would remain generally the same as
described under existing conditions.
3.9-3 MitiAation Measures
2007 EIS
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
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Fully fund and construct associated improvements for Black Point Road to meet County
standards from US HWY 101 to the project entrance.
Provide adequate site distance to the east of the proposed main site driveways onto
Black Point Road and the egress from Maritime Village in US HWY 101 to improve and
maximize entering and exit sight distance.
At the US HWY 101 and Black Point Road intersection, provide a southbound left-turn
lane as part of project development in all scenarios except the no action alternative. With
the Statesman proposal, the expansion of the existing T-intersection would also provide
for a median refuge area for left turns from Black Point Road onto US HWY 101.
Provide a northbound right-turn pocket or taper at US HWY 101 at the Black Point Road
intersection under the Statesman proposal.
Residents of the Maritime Village shall be given access to the golf course resort without
traveling US HWY 101. A detailed traffic design to accommodate traffic on US HWY 101
returning to the resort must be developed, with further traffic analysis and design
approval by WDOT and Jefferson County.
Reconstruct the Black Point Road approach to US HWY 101 with adjacent left turning
lanes, a widened approach onto US HWY 101, and an "entry treatment" on Black Point
Road at US HWY 101. The proposed site access concept would also include a
consolidated intersection onto Black Point Road with a realignment of the WDFW boat
launch at Pleasant Harbor either in a combined or separate intersection.
Provide all access roads and internal roads available for public use to County road
standards. Private drives may be to a lesser standard approved by the Public Works
Department and emergency service providers during the preliminary plat phase if
desired by the applicant.
Provide an internal pathway and circulation system within the site that would not impact
County or State highways, would provide for pedestrian and bicycle circulation between
the two main development districts, and would allow US HWY 101 bicycle traffic bypass
through the resort (i.e. Black Point properties and Maritime Village).
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o Provide a van or small shuttle bus for guests and tenants to utilize on an as-
needed basis for use in group trip making, coordinated events, airport shuttle,
and other miscellaneous traffic. All such services shall be coordinated with
Jefferson Transit to schedule expanded service as necessary to the resort as
well as consider joint opportunities to provide layover or transit service and
facilities within the site.
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
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(MOU) or memoranda of agreement (MOA) to provide needed support for [...] transit
prior to approval of the development agreement.
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condition.
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All mitigation measures identified in the 2007 FEIS would also apply to SEIS either Alternatives
1 #ot.2. Additional mitigation measures proposed are listed below.
Upon completion of major on-site construction activities, Black Point Road shall be
upgraded to satisfy minimum County requirements for pavement conditions and width.
This work is currently identified in Stage ll: Phase 2 of the proposed construction
sequence.
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ln addition, the preliminary plat approval for the golf course portion of the resort should
evaluate trip management plans as an alternative to simple roadway expansion. Such
plans may include:
ln addition to re-grading the adjacent topography on the east side of the existing site
access roadway, guardrail, line of sight clearing, and an emergency-only zone shall be
established within WSDOT right-of-way to provide for additional fire and emergency
vehicle access purposes adjacent to US Hwy 101. A right-of-way permit shall be applied
for by the applicant with WSDOT to make these proposed improvements.
Develop construction documents in accordance with the WSDOT-approved Plan for
Approval (PFA) channelization plan to implement the turn lane improvements, Black
Point Road reconstruction/realignment, access consolidation, and other elements.
To reduce off-site traffic impacts and reduce on-site circulation, the applicant has
proposed the following:
o A shuttle bus system for airport shuttle services and excursions to local
destinations.o An on-site fleet of electric carts for internal travel within the Golf Course/Resort
area, the Maritime Village, and the Marina area.
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o An on-site layover and transit zone in the southeast corner of the US Hwy 101
and Black Point Road intersection to accommodate intercommunity transfers
between Jefferson and Mason Transit systems as well as access to public
transportation systems.
3.9-4 Sisnificant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.{O Air Quality
This section of the SEIS describes existing air quality conditions on the site and in the site
vicinity, and evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these conditions. This section
is based on the Greenhouse Gas Emisslons Report (May 2012), included in Appendix M.
3.{ O-l Affected Environment
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Air quality conditions were not evaluated in the 2007 ElS.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
The global climate is continuously changing, as evidenced by repeated episodes of warming
and cooling documented in the geologic record. The rate of change has typically been
incremental, with warming or cooling trends occurring over the course of thousands of years.
The past 10,000 years have been marked by a period of incremental warming, as glaciers have
steadily retreated across the globe. Scientists have observed, however, an unprecedented
increase in the rate of warming in the past 150 years. This recent warming has coincided with
the !ndustrial Revolution, which resulted in widespread deforestation to accommodate
development and agriculture, and an increase in the use of fossil fuels, which has released
substantial amounts of GHG emissions into the atmosphere.
GHG emissions, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, are emitted by both
natural processes and human activities and trap heat in the atmosphere. The accumulation of
GHG in the atmosphere affects the earth's temperature. While research has shown that the
earth's climate has natural warming and cooling cycles, evidence indicates that human activity
has elevated the concentration of GHG in the atmosphere beyond the level of naturally-
occurring concentrations resulting in more heat being held within the atmosphere. The
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international group of scientists from
130 governments, has concluded that it is "very likely" - a probability listed at more than 90
percent - that human activities and fossil fuels explain most of the warming over the past 50
years.'1
ln 2007, IPCC predicted that under current human GHG emission trends, the following results
could be realized within the next 100 years (the Sth Assessment Report by IPCC is scheduled to
be issued in 2014):z
. Global temperature increases between 1.1 - 6.4 degrees Celsius;
. Potential sea level rise between 18 to 59 centimeters or 7 to 22 inches;
. Reduction in snow cover and sea ice;
1 IPCC, Fourth Assessment Report. February 2,20072 IPCC, Summarv for Policvmakers, April 30, 2007.
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Potential for more intense and frequent heat waves, tropical cycles and heavy
precipitation; and,
lmpacts to biodiversity, drinking water and food supplies.
The Climate lmpacts Group (ClG) - a Washington-state based interdisciplinary research group
that collaborates with federal, state, local, tribal, and private agencies; organizations; and,
businesses - studies impacts of natural climate variability and global climate change on the
Pacific Northwest. ln 2009, CIG issued the Washington Climate Change lmpacts Assessmenf,
which included climate change scenarios for Washington State and used those scenarios to
assess the potential future impacts of climate change. Key findings for climate change impacts
included:
Average temperature would increase by 2" F by the 2020s, 3.2" F by the 2040s, and
5.3" F by the 2080s.
The April 1 snowpack is project to decrease by 28 percent across the state by the
2020s,40 percent by the 2040s, and 59 percent by the 2080s.
Sea level rise will shift coastal beaches inland and increase erosion of unstable bluffs.
Requlatorv Context
U nited Sfafes Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with enforcing the Clean Air Act
and has established air quality standards for common pollutants.
On September 22,2009, EPA released final regulations that require 29 categories of facilities to
report their GHG emissions annually, starting in 2011. Facilities covered by these regulations
include oil refineries, pulp and paper manufacturing, landfills, and a variety of other
manufacturing and industrial sources of emissions. lndividual development projects, such as
the Pleasant Harbor project, are not subject to these regulations.
Westem Regional Climate Action lnitiative
On February 26, 2007, the Governors of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, and
Washington signed the Western Climate lnitiative (WCl) to develop regional strategies to
address climate change. WCI is identifying, evaluating, and implementing collective and
cooperative ways to reduce GHGs in the region. Subsequent to this original agreement, the
Governors of Utah and Montana, as well as the Premiers of British Columbia and Manitoba
joined the lnitiative. The WCI objectives include: setting an overall regional reduction goal for
GHG emissions; developing a design to achieve the goal; and, participating in The Climate
Registry, a multi-state registry to enable tracking, management and crediting for entities that
reduce their GHG emissions.
On September 23,2008, the WCI released their final design recommendations for a regional
cap-andtrade program: This program would cover GHG emissions from electricity generation,
industrial and commercial fossil fuel combustion, industrial process emissions, gas and diesel
consumption for transportation, and residential fuel use. The first phase of the program, which
will regulate electricity emissions and some industrial emission sources, began on Januayt,
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2012. The program is anticipated to be fully implemented by 2015 and will cover nearly 90
percent of the GHG emissions in WCI states and provinces.
Sfafe of Washington
ln February of 2007, Executive Order No. 07-02 was signed by the Governor establishing goals
for Washington regarding reductions in climate pollution, increases in jobs, and reductions in
expenditures on imported fuel.3 This Executive Order established Washington's goals for
reducing GHG emissions as follows: to reach 1990 levels by 2020,25 percent below 1990
levels by 2035, and 50 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. This orderwas intended to address
climate change, grow the clean energy economy, and move Washington toward energy
independence.
ln 2007, the Washington legislature passed SB 6001, which among other things adopted the
Executive Order No. 07-02 goals into statute.
ln 2008, the Washington Legislature built upon SB 6001 by passing E2SHB 2815, the
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill. While SB 6001 set targets to reduce emissions, the E2SHB
2815 made those firm requirements and directed the state to submit a comprehensive GHG
reduction plan to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. As part of the plan, Ecology was
mandated to develop a system for reporting and monitoring GHG emissions within the state and
a design for a regional multi-sector, market-based system to reduce statewide GHG emissions.
ln 2008,4 Ecology issued a memorandum stating that climate change and GHG emissions
should be included in all State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analyses and committed to
providing further clarification and analysis tools.
!n 2009, Executive Order 09-05 was signed ordering Washington state actions to reduce
climate-changing GHG emissions, to increase transportation and fuel-conservation options for
Washington residents, and protect the state's water supplies and coastal areas. The Executive
Order directs state agencies to: develop a regional emissions reduction program; develop
emission reduction strategies and industry emissions benchmarks to make sure 2020 reduction
targets are met; work on low-carbon fuel standards or alternative requirements to reduce carbon
emissions from the transportation sector; address rising sea levels and the risks to water
supplies; and, increase transit options, such as buses, light rail, and ride-share programs, and,
give Washington residents more choices for reducing the effect of transportation emissions.
On June 1,2010, Ecology issued draft guidelines entitled, Guidance on Climate Change and
SEPA. These draft guidelines included: guidance regarding the types of GHG emissions that
should be calculated; a discussion of how to determine if emissions surpass a threshold of
"significance"; and, a description of different types of mitigation measures. Guidance was also
provided regarding the requirement to discuss the ability of a proposal to adapt to climate
changes as a result of global warming. ln 201 1, Ecology narrowed the focus of the draft
guidelines and in its place developed internal guidance for Ecology staff to use when Ecology is
the lead agency or an agency with jurisdiction in Guidance for Ecology lncluding Greenhouse
Gas Emrssions in SEPA Reviews and SEPA GHG Calculation lool. Ecology began using this
guidance document in June 2011.
3 http :/,vww. gove rnor.wa. gov/execordersieo_07-02. pdf
a Manning, Jay. RE: Climate Change - SEPA Environmental Review of Proposals, April 30, 2008
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On-site GHG Emissions
Existing GHG emissions on the Pleasant Harbor site are limited due to the existing primarily
vegetated and forested condition of the site. GHG emissions are currently associated with the
existing single family residences and real estate office on the Maritime Village portion of the site
(consisting primarily of GHG emissions associated with heating, power and vehicle operation).
The rest of the site is not in current use.
3.10-2 lmpacts
2007 Ets
As noted previously, air quality conditions and impacts (including GHG emissions) were not
evaluated in the 2007 ElS.
sEts
This section focuses on the probable GHG emissions impacts that could result with
development of the Pleasant Harbor site under silhel Alternatives 1 stend 2. New development
under either Alternativee 1 aa*or -2 would feature a golf course community with commercial,
residential, recreational, and open space uses, along with associated increases in population
and employment on the site. New development on the site would create related increases in
energy demand and usage, as well as increases in GHG emissions. Development of the
Pleasant Harbor site under silhe1 Alternatives 1 an#9l_2 would occur gradually over the
approximately 1O-year buildout of the site, and associated demands for energy and GHG
emissions would also increase incrementally over that time period. See Section 3.8, Energy
and Natural Resources, for more information on energy use.
Alternative 2
A GHG emissions report was completed for this project which evaluated three scopes of
emissions sources. Construction and operational emissions sources are accounted for under
each scope. Scope 1 emissions are defined as direct emissions from sources that are owned or
controlled by the project. These can include emissions from fossil fuels burned onsite,
emissions from owned or leased vehicles and other direct sources. Specific Scope 1 GHG
emissions sources analyzed for the Pleasant Harbor project are described below in Table 3.10
1.
Table 3.10-1
SCOPE I GHG EMISSION SOURCES
CONSIRUCTION SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Mobile Power Generation Combustion Power to run construction tools and equipment, and to
provide providing heating and lighting
Land Use Change - Deforestation Clearing and grading activities resulting in a one-time
carbon loss event.
Land Use Change - Below Grade Carbon
Loss
Removal of below grade (root to shoot) organic carbon
stocks.
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M.
Table 3.10-l contanued
Scope 1 GHG Emission Sources
and Golf Resort: Greenhouse Gas May 2012. See Appendix
Total greenhouse gas emissions that could result from Scope 1 sources are estimated at
5483.62 tCO2e for construction sources and 1,096.80 tCO2e for operational sources.s With
mitigation, it is estimated that GHG emissions could be reduced to approximately 4,743.10
tCO2e for construction and to 931.48 tCO2e for operational sources, representing a reduction of
approximalely 14o/o and 15%, respectively. A variety of potential measures are available that
could reduce scope 1 types of emissions including: the use of grid electricity, the preservation of
riparian and buffer areas, best practices in construction, LEED construction standards,
transplanting usable trees, selective reforestation, biosequestration, aerobic wastewater
treatment, biosolid centrifuge, hybrid turf equipment, fertigation, nitrogen fertilizer reductions,
organic fertilizer use, low GWP coolants and propellants, and emissions offsets. See Appendix
M for additional details on emissions sources and potential GHG mitigation strategies.
Scope 2 emissions include indirect GHG emissions resulting from the generation of electricity,
heat, or steam generated off site, but purchased by the project (i.e. energy use). Table 3.10-2,
below, describes construction and operational sources of Scope 2 emissions.
5 tCO2e = metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent.
CONSIRUCTION SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Land Use Change - Soil Organic Carbon
Loss
Emissions from movement and stockpiling of topsoil for
use throughout the site (one{ime tillage event resulting in
soil organic carbon release)
OPERATIONAT SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Wastewater Methane (on-site)Methane created from orqanic constituents breakdown
Combined Power Combustion Plant that would provide the 100% electrical redundancy
required for the wastewater treatment plan.
Backup Power Combustion Power to maintain critical base load electrical
requirements of the site durinq power outaqes.
Vehicle Fleet Combustion Bus and rental car vehicle emissions
Golf Course Maintenance Combustion Equipment used for golf course operations, consisting of
small horsepower off road diesel and gasoline combustion
engines for material hauling, mowing, topdressing, edging,
spraying and turf repair.
Non-Combustion Fugitive Emissions Traditional refrigerants used in coolers, chillers, freezers,
air conditions units and propellants used for fire
suppression
Fertilizer Application The unwanted chemical reaction that turns a portion of
beneficial surface applied nitrogen fertilizer into the GHG,
nitrous oxide.
Cam pfire/Fireplace Combustion There are no plans for wood or gas burning fire or
campfires however, campfires could be created
occasionally for special or ceremonials events.
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Table 3.10-2
SCOPE 2 GHG EMISSION SOURCES
Source.' Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort: Greenhouse Gas Emission Repoft May 2012. See Appendix
M.
Total greenhouse gas emissions that could result from Scope 2 sources are estimated at 172.93
tCO2e for construction sources and 8,146.25 tCO2e for operational sources.G With mitigation,
GHG emissions could be reduced to 146.99 tCO2e for construction sources and 4,352.94 for
operational sources tCO2e, representing a reduction of approximately 15o/o and 460/o,
respectively. Strategies to reduce Scope 2 emissions during construction could include best
construction practices and the purchase of renewable energy. Strategies to reduce emissions
during operations could include the use of geothermal heating and cooling, dark sky exterior
lighting, low flow plumbing fixtures and renewable energy purchases. See Appendix M for
additional details on emissions sources and potential GHG mitigation strategies.
Scope 3 emissions include indirect GHG emissions from sources not owned or directly
controlled by the project, but related to activities such as vendor supply chains, delivery
seryices, outsourced activities, and employee travel and commuting time. Table 3.10-3, below,
describes construction and operational sources of Scope 3 types of GHG emissions.
Table 3.10-3
SCOPE 2 GHG EMISSION SOURCES
6 tCO2e = metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent.
CONSTRUCTION SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Purchased Electricity Approximately 440MWh of grid electricity could be used
each year durinq construction.
OPERATIONAL SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Purchased Electricity Purchased electricity from the electrical grid would be one
of the largest non-combustion operational emissions
source. Peak electricity demand is estimated to reach
nearlv 3MW
CONSIRUCTION SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Heavy Equipment Battery/Onsite Mining
Combustions
Fossil fuel use for heavy and medium duty equipment
used to clear, grade and move usable materials around
the site, and on-site mining of sand, gravel and stockpiling
of materials used in later construction phases.
Material Hauling Trip Emissions Emissions generated from heavy duty diesel trucks
hauling materials for construction activities/supplies.
Vehicle Trip Emissions Vehicular emissions from staff, construction workers, etc.,
travelling to and from the site.
Organic Waste (Wood)Transportation of wood waste offsite (associated with
clearing unimproved, forested areas of the site).
Electricity T&D Losses Electrical grid transmission and distribution line losses can
range from 0o/o to 15o/o
OPERATIONAL SOURCES SOURCE DESCRIPTION
Vehicular Emissions Vehicular emissions from individuals traveling to and from
the site including staff, product & material shipping,
contractor and visitor trips.
LandfillWaste Emissions related to solid waste pickup for the site.
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Source.' Pleasant Hafuor Marina and Golf Resoft: Greenhouse Gas Emission Repoft May 2012. See Appendix
M.
Total greenhouse gas emissions that could result from Scope 3 sources are estimated at
9,673.66 tCO2e for construction sources and 26,459.72 tCO2e for operational sources.T With
mitigation, Scope 3 GHG emissions could be reduced to 9,130.52 tCO2e for construction
sources and 16,589.18 for operational sources tCO2e, representing a reduction of
approximately 60/o and 37o/o, respectively. Strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions during
construction could include using raw material from the site (including wood chips, live
redistributed trees, gravel and sand) to avoid transporting such materials to the site, providing a
work camp for construction workers on the site, providing catering and rideshare for
construction workers, and using locally sourced materials. Strategies that to reduce emissions
during resort operations (some of which are part of the proposal) will include: the provision of
on-site staff housing to reduce trips from commuting, locating amenities required for daily living
located on the site, bus and rental car availability, intra-resort transportation via electric powered
golf cars and shuttle services, public transit, video conferencing technology, bike rentals,
rideshare program and incentives for offsite staff, organic waste diversion, recycling and
composting. See Appendix M for additional details on emissions sources and potential GHG
mitigation strategies.
Table 3.10.4 below, summarizes estimated GHG emissions under Alternative 2 (the
Greenhouse Gas Emissrbns Report only addresses Alternative 2). As demonstrated, the largest
source of emissions is anticipated to occur from Scope 3, operational sources; that is, emissions
related to transportation (vehicle trips to and from the site by staff, visitors, contractors and
shipping). However, this emissions source also has great potential for mitigation with the
provision of onsite staff housing, the availability of amenities onsite, and the use of busses to
reduce trips.
ALTERNATIVE 2 -'S+i-ilf;[ GHG EMISSIONS
Emission Source Estimated GHG
Emissions (tCO2e)
Estimated GHG
Emissions
Reductions with
Mitisation
Scope 1 Construction Emissions 5,483.62 -740.53
Scope 1 Operational Emissions 1,096.80 -165.32
Scope 2 Construction Emissions 172.93 -25.94
Scope 2 Operational Emissions 8,146.25 -3,793.31
Scope 3 Construction Emissions 9,673.66 -543.14
Scope 3 Operational Emissions 26,459.72 -9,870.54
TOTAL 51,032.98 -'t5,138.78
Estimated Total Emissions with
Mitigation
35,894.20 tCO2e
Source,' Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resorf; Greenhouse Gas Emission Report. May
2012. See Appendix M.
7 lCO2e = metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent.
Organic Waste Emissions related to organic waste created from
landscapinq and qolf course maintenance.
Electricity T&D Losses Electrical grid transmission and distribution line losses can
ranqe from lYo to 15Yo.
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Alternative 1
Due to the greater amount of excavation and grading associated with the golf course design
under Alternative 1, GHG emissions would be greater than those accounted for under
Alternative 2. Grading and excavation would result in somewhat higher construction emissions
under Scope 1,2 and 3 sources. Operational emissions could be expected to be similar to
those described for Alternative 2.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use. Greenhouse gas conditions would generally remain as described
under existing conditions.
3.{ O-4 Mitisation Measures
2007 Ers
As noted previously, air quality impacts were not evaluated in the 2007 ElS. No air quality
mitigation measures were proposed in the 2007 ElS.
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63(cc) Statesman Corporation shall collaborate with the Climate Action Committee
(CAC) to calculate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) associated with the MPR, and
identify techniques to mitigate such emissions through sequestration and/or other
acceptable methods.
o A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report has been completed to fulfill this condition
(see Appendix M). This report only applies to Alternative 2.
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The following other possible mitigation measures could be implemented with development of the
Pleasant Harbor site under_gilhel Alternatives 1 and-qt_2 to further address potential GHG-
related impacts.
A variety of mitigation measures are available to reduce energy use, increase
sustainable building design and reduce GHG emissions. Certain characteristics of the
project as proposed under eilheg Alternatives 1 an*g!_2 would help to reduce GHG
emissions including: the use of grid electricity; preservation of riparian and buffer areas;
transplanting usable trees; selective reforestation; offsite trip reduction from a mixed-use
contained resort with staff housing, onsite amenities, buses, and onsite electric
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transportation; energy star appliances; low flow plumbing fixtures; provision of an onsite
camp for construction workers; onsite catering and rideshares; recycling; composting
and organic waste diversion; best construction practices; LEED construction standards;
dark sky exterior lighting; and implementation of the Golf Course Best Management
Practices Plan.
Additional mitigation measures which could be implemented include the following
o Renewable energy purchases. Using locally sourced materialso Emissions offsetso Waste heat recovery
3.10-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lm
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under silheg Alternatives 1 and-or 2 would result in
increased energy usage and increased levels of GHG emissions, similar to any large
development project. However, with the implementation of the mitigation measures listed above,
no significant unavoidable adverse energy and GHG-related impacts would be anticipated.
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3.11 HOUSING and EMPLOYMENT
This section characterizes the existing and projected housing and employment conditions on
and in the vicinity of the Pleasant Harbor site. An analysis of potential impacts to these
categories is also provided. Primary sources of information for this section include the 2010 US
Census, the Washington Security Employment Department: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the
American Community Survey (ACS), and the Summary of Pleasant Harbor lmpacts: Job
Creation and Value Added to National Economy (see Appendix N).
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2007 Ers
Housinq
The 2007 EIS noted that according to the 2000 Census there were 107 permanent residents on
Black Point, representing approximately 57 full time dwelling units. The BSAP area of Jefferson
County has a mixture of affordable, moderate income and estate-type housing and properties.
Limited rental housing was observed to be available, as half the properties are seasonal or
vacation residences that are not typically part of the rental market, and 80% of the remaining
units are owner occupied.
Emplovment
Existing employment conditions on the site were not addressed in the 2007 EIS
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Housinq
S,fe
Currently, within the site area there are two single family residences located at the north
boundary of the generally forested area to the north of Black Point Road: Pleasant Harbor
House, and a Bed & Breakfast. No other permanent housing uses are located on the site.
Additional information concerning housing in Brinnon and Jefferson County is provided below,
Camping uses on the Black Point camping ground were discontinued in 2007.
Site Vicinity
According to the 2010 US Census, there were approximately 17,767 total housing units in
Jefferson County. The majority of this housing (over 5,000 units) is located in Port Townsend,
the largest City in the County and the County seat. !n terms of occupied versus vacant housing
units, Jefferson County has relatively high vacancy rate of approximalely 21 percent out of
17,767 total housing units, as shown by Table 3.11-1, below.
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Table 3.11-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 2O1O
Jefferson County
TotalHousing Units 17,767
Occupied Housing Units 14,049 (79o/ol
Vacant Housing Units 3,718 (21%)
Source.' U.S. Census Bureau,2010 Census Demognphic
Profiles Summary File.
As shown by Table 3.11-2, there are 1,060 units in Brinnon (a Census Designated Place). The
majority of the housing within the community is for seasonal, recreational or occasional use
(approximately 55 percent).
Table 3.11-2
BRINNON HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 2O1O
Source.' US Census Bureau,2010 Demographic
Summary File. Census Designated Place Summary.
Emplovment
S,te
Currently, there are h,ve-11 full and part time employees based on the site, two primarily-te
provide maintenance and security for the Black Point Campground.
Site Vicinity
There were approximately 7,700 non-farm jobs in Jefferson County in January 2013, including
5,610 in the private sector, and 2,090 in government (see Table 3.11-3).1 According to the U.S.
1 Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch
Brinnon
Total Housing Units 1,060
419Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units 641
Vacant Housing Units for Rent 11
Vacant Housing Units Rented, not
Occupied
1
Vacant Housing Units, for Sale Only 22
1Housing Units, Sold, notVacant
Occupied
Vacant Housing Units for Seasonal,
Recreational or Occasiona! Use
578
Vacant Housing Units, Other 28
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 5.7
Rental Vacancy Rate 15.5
Owner Occupied Housing Units 360
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 59
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Census Bureau, the median household income in Jefferson County from 2007 to 2011 was
estimated at $46,887, compared to $58,890 for Washington State.2
Table 3.11-3
JEFFERSON COUNTY, NON.FARM EMPLOYMENT, 2013
Tvpe of Emplovment Employees
Total Nonfarm Employment 7,700
TotalPrivate 5,610 r3%)
TotalGovernment 2,090 (27o/o)
Secuity Department, U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
According to recent employment statistics, Jefferson County has a higher unemployment rate as
compared to the state of Washington as a whole, with 10.9 percent unemployment in January
2013, as compared to the state's rate of 8.5 percent. See Table 3.11-4 for details.
Table 3.114
JEFFERSON COUNTY AND WASHINGTON STATE - RESIDENT LABOR FORCE AND
EMPLOYMENT
Source.' Washington State Employment Security Department. Labor Market and Economic Analysis.
3.11-2 lmpacts
2007 Ers
Housinq
The 2007 EIS noted that because most of the construction crews were expected to live out of
the area, the Applicant proposed to upgrade the existing RV facilities on a temporary basis
(approved for 60 units) to provide temporary housing for construction workers.
The Proposed Action under the 2007 EIS included 890 total residential units, with 739 in the
Golf Course Resort area and 151 in the Marina/Maritime Village Area (total of 890 units). The
creation of new permanent and seasonal jobs was noted to impose an added demand for
affordable housing locally. To offset this demand, the applicant proposed 52 units of staff
housing onsite (of the 890 total units). Much of the staff employment for the resort was
anticipated to be seasonal or part time. Providing affordable units as part of the proposal
addressed both the increased demand represented by the proposal and provided the
infrastructure to support the higher densities necessary to address affordability.
2 U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts.
Location Labor
Force
Percons
Employed
Pelsons
Unemployed
Unemployment
Rate
Washington State, January 2013 3,447,640 3,154,840 292,800 8.5o/o
Jefferson County, January 2013 11,780 10,500 1,280 10.9Yo
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Emplovment
The 2007 EIS noted that during construction, approximately 80 to 125 people would be
employed onsite periodically through the five-year construction period. lt was expected that
much of the work force would be from Jefferson County, though certain specialized skills may
require workers from outside the immediate region. Upon completion, the Pleasant Harbor
Resort was estimated to create 40 permanent new jobs and 50 seasonal positions, with these
jobs representing a 30o/o direct increase in local employment. !t was also anticipated that
seasonal employees would typically be students with the advantage to local students.
SEIS
ln comparison to the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, the total number of residential units proposed
under either SEIS Alternativee 1 an*or 2 remains the same at 890 units, including 52 units for
staff housing. However, to meet the BoCC conditions of approval of the MPR, the majority of
this housing (670/o) would be for short-term visitors and 33% would be for permanent residents.
Regarding employment, subsequent to publication of the 2007 EIS, a jobs report has been
prepared and the number of permanent and seasonal positions associated with construction
and operation of the resort has been revised up, as detailed below under the Employment
section.
Alternatives 1 an*or 2
ln general, employment and housing impacts would be similar under silhel Alternatives 1 an+g!:
2; betfeach alternativee would develop 890 residential units, and would provide comparable
levels of retail/commercial space (49,772 sq. ft. under Alternative 1 and 52,650 sq. ft. under
Alternative 2). Approval of the Proposed Actions would create the capacity for a range of resort-
related, restaurant, retail, grounds keeping and security jobs onsite and additional employment
and housing potential in the Brinnon subarea of Jefferson County. Actual impacts from the
added employment and housing capacity from the proposed development would be generated
incrementally as the site developed over the full buildout period. The discussion of employment
and housing impacts, below, applies to bethgilhelAlternative 1 glanC Alternative 2.
Housinq
Temporary (Construction Phase) Housing Conditions
Construction of the Pleasant Harbor Golf Resorf would occur incrementally over time in
response to market conditions; for purposes of environmental review it is assumed to take place
over an approximately 1O-year timeframe. On average, it is estimated that up to 275 positions
would be directly associated with construction of the facility at any one time. As noted in the
2007 ElS, the Applicant proposes to upgrade the existing RV facilities on a temporary basis
(presently approved for 60 units) to provide some temporary housing for construction workers.
Long-Term Housing Conditions
Under either Alternative 1 an+or Alternative 2 2, 890 residential units would be provided on the
site within duplexes,ultiplexes up to 16 units, and
4-story Terrace buildings. Of the total, 278 units (33%) would be would be for permanent
residents, while 560 units (67%) would be for short- term use (i.e. time-shares, vacation rentals,
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etc.). The addition of 890 residential units in the Brinnon subarea would represent an
approximately 84 percent increase to the existing housing stock of 1,060 housing units.
However, as noted above, the majority of new housing (560 units) would be for short-term use.
Considering permanent housing only, the proposed 278 new permanent housing units would
represent an approximately 26 percent increase in the existing housing stock.
I nd i rect H o u sing Cond ition s
Operation of the proposed Pleasant Harbor Golf Resort would result in up to 191 new
permanent employees at the site. Although staff housing would be provided on the site,
employees on the site could result in some additional demand for housing in the area.
Emplovment
Con struction Em ployment
Site preparation and construction of the Pleasant Harbor project would involve: demolition of
certain existing buildings; removal of some existing vegetation; grading; construction of new site
infrastructure including driveways and utilities; and, construction of a number of new buildings.
This work would result in new temporary construction employment opportunities during the
approximately 1O-year buildout period. Based on analysis conducted subsequent to 2007, it is
now estimated that the construction project could directly employ up to 275 workers on the site
annually.3 The actual number of construction jobs at any given time would vary depending on
the nature and construction phase of the project. Construction jobs would be temporary and
would be discontinued once construction of the Pleasant Harbor Golf Resort was complete.
O pe ration al Em ployment
Based on analysis conducted subsequent to 2007, development of new employment-generating
land uses could result in approximately 191 permanentemployees atthe Pleasant Harborsite.
Actual amount of added employment from the proposed development would be generated
incrementally as the site develops over the full buildout period. Table 3.11-5, below, details the
types of jobs and total number of employees that could be expected upon completion of the
resort. See Appendix _ for more information. Weuld aCCitienal eeaeenal empleyees be
Table 3.11-5
NUMBER OF ETUPLOYEES PER JOB SECTOR
Pleasant Harbor lmpacts: Job Creation and Value
Added to National Economy.
3 Summary of Pleasant Harbor lmpacts: Job Creation and Value Added to National Economy
Job Sector Emplovees
Tourism and Leisure Employment 67
Hospitalitv 40
Restaurant and Food Services 26
Med-Spa/Grotto 22
Maintenance and Security 19
Environmental Standards and Safety Manaqement 17
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The new employment opportunities onsite could contribute to lowering the Jefferson County's
unemployment rate (10.9% in January 2013), depending on a number of factors. Such could
include where individuals reside at the time of hire (i.e. within the County or outside the County)
and whether individuals are unemployed at the time of hire.
I ndi rect Em ploy me nt I m p acts
During construction of the Pleasant Harbor Resort it is possible that some nearby businesses
(restaurants, retail, services, etc.) could experience an increase in business during ongoing
construction phases. Permanent employees of the Resort would be anticipated to contribute to
the overall economic activity of the area, including the potential to increase activity at area retail
and restaurant businesses. As well, additional residents in various communities surrounding
the site could result in increased spending in retail and service categories at local businesses.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. Limited additional employment could be added to the site in
order to maintain and run the campground. Housing conditions would remain generally as
described under existing conditions.
3.{ { -3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ers
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to Alternatives 1 and
2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
Because there is a limited rental housing market, it is proposed that the out-oftown
construction crews may use the existing onsite 60-unit RV facility. This facility would be
temporary and must be in place prior to commencement of construction of the
infrastructure for the project. (Additional temporary housing could also include the B&B
and Kaufman Home, see $3.5.9.)
The creation of new permanent and seasonal jobs for resort staff will impose an added
demand for affordable local housing, and to offset that demand, 52 units of new multi-
family apartments are proposed to be built onsite.
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 and 2.
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63 (e) Statesman shall advertise and give written notice at libraries and post offices in
East Jefferson County and recruit locally to fill opportunities for contracting and
employment, and will prefer local applicants provided they are qualified, available, and
competitive in terms of pricing.
63 (aa) ln fostering the economy of South Jefferson County by promoting tourism, the
housing units at the Maritime Village should be limited to rentals and time-shares; or, at
the very least, it should be mandated that each section be required to keep the ratio of
65% to 35% of rental and time-shares to permanent residences per JCC 18.15.123(2).
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63 (dd) Statesman Corporation is encouraged to work with community apprentice groups
to identify and advertise job opportunities for local students.
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63 (g) The developer shall commission a study of the number of jobs expected to be
created as a direct or indirect result of the MPR that earn 80% or less of the Brinnon
area average median income (AM!). The developer shall provide affordable housing
(e.9., no more than 30% of household income) for the Brinnon MPR workers roughly
proportional to the number of jobs created that earn 80% or less of the Brinnon area
AMl. The developer may satisfy this condition through dedication of land, payment of in
lieu fee, or onsite housing development.
o A study on the number of jobs expected to be created as a result of the MPR was
completed: Summary of Pleasant Harbor lmpacts: Job Creation and Value
Added to National Economy (date?). This study did not include the salary level of
the proposed jobs. The report is included as Appendix N. Of the 890 housing
units proposed as part of the project, 52 units would be staff housing for resort
employees. The affordability of the employee housing shall be negotiated in the
Development Agreement between the Applicant and the County.
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With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions, no
additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.11-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.12 RURAL GHARAGTER and POPULATION
This section of the SEIS describes existing rural character and population characteristics on the
site and in the site vicinity, and evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these
characteristics.
3./12-1 Affected Environment
2007 EIS
Population
The 2007 EIS noted that according to the 2000 Census, there were 107 permanent residents on
Black Point within 57 full time dwelling units, suggesting that the remaining 101 residential lots
were for seasonal or recreational use.
Rural Character
The 2007 EIS describes the rural character of Hood Canal and notes that it includes a mixture
of open spaces and more densely packed residential and tourist areas, including both public
and private facilities. The Maritime Village and golf resort area were noted to occupy areas that
have historically been tourist oriented, particularly during the summer.
ln accordance with the provisions of the GMA, the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Goal
LNG 18.0 states that "Rural character is defined by local rural lifestyle, opportunity to live and
work in rural areas, local rural visual landscapes, resource productivity, environmental quality,
and significant areas of open space." Subsequent Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan
policies make it clear that significant amounts of open space and continued environmental
quality are key components of preserving local rural character. Rural character is also to be
preserved by not allowing the conversion of rural lands into suburban or urban densities or into
uses inappropriate for a rural setting. The Comprehensive Plan indicates that the rural setting
also includes development for tourist and recreational facilities and provides the allowance of
planned resorts, urban uses in otherwise rural settings. The Brinnon Subarea Plan confirmed
that the Black Point Pleasant Harbor is an area of significant amenity and could accommodate a
planned resort as part of the overall rural area development.
The 2007 EIS also noted that zoning around the site is residential in the form of 5-, 10-, and 20-
acre minimum lot sizes for future subdivision. With few exceptions, allowed uses in these
residential zones are housing and those activities that can be conducted within a residential lot,
such as home occupations or those rural scale activities serving the local or tourist population.
Regarding density, the EIS noted that while the existing rural residential zoning is low density
with large lots, there are pockets of residential development on and near Black Point that are
more suburban in nature due to former platting regulations. Hood Canal residential
development north and south of the site has residential densities that average 3.5 units per
acre, northeast of Black Point, around Rhododendron Lane, residential density is approximately
four units per acre, and adjacent to the southwest portion of the site there is a small subdivision
with a seven-unit per acre density.
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Population
The Pleasant Harbor site is located within Brinnon, which is a Census Designated Place in
Jefferson County. According to the 2010 Census, the population of Jefferson County is
estimated at29,872. The County has experienced strong population growth since 2000. Over
this 10 year period, Jefferson County's population increased by approximately 17 percentfrom
25,593 to 29,872. This is greater than Washington State's overall population increase of 14.09
percent for this same period.l
According to the 2010 Census, the population of Brinnon is 797, which represents a relatively
flat population rate as compared to the year 2000, when the population was 803.
Rural Character
The existing rural character conditions on and in the vicinity of the site have remained generally
similar since issuance of the 2007 ElS. That is, the Brinnon Subarea Planning Area is generally
characterized by low density residential development with a remote, rural character. The
predominant land uses include forest resource lands and rural residential lands. There is also a
small concentration of retail and commercial services in Brinnon, approximately 1.5 miles north
of the site. The aerial photograph presented in Figure 3.12-1 indicates the general character of
development density in the area.
3.12-2 lmpacts
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Population
The 2007 EIS indicated that during construction, an estimated 80 to 125 people would be
employed onsite periodically through the five-year construction period, and that much of this
work force would be found within the County. The 2007 EIS was based on the assumption that
development of the Master Plan would add an additional 80 permanent residential units to the
community and 52 staff apartments. The resort development's winter (or permanent population)
was projected to be 200 to 300 people. During the peak summer season (June-September), a
resort population of 1,500 to 2,000 people was anticipated, when the resort was anticipated to
operate at 85% occupancy. During the mid-season, (April, May and October), 50% resort
occupancy was anticipated, and during the low season (November, December, January,
February, March) 307o resort occupancy was expected.
Rural Character
The 2007 EIS noted that a key element of any allowed urban use in rural areas such as master
planned resorts is that the resort and its facilities not allow the extension of urban or non rural
uses outside the resort area. As such, local guidelines require: "All necessary supportive and
accessory on-site urban-level commercial and other services should be contained within the
1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Redistrict Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File
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boundaries of the MPR, and such services shall be oriented to serve the MPR" (JCC
18.15.126(5)).
The 2007 EIS noted that overall gross density for the proposal of 890 residential units on 256
acres would be approximately 3.5 units per acre. This density was noted to be less than but not
dissimilar to some of the existing densities in the immediate area. The primary difference was
observed to be that the residences proposed for the resort would be clustered into a number of
townhouses or attached structures, rather than single family homes on individual lots. The EIS
stated that rural character would be retained under the Proposed Action by scaling the size of
residential structures consistent with local construction (less than 35 feet in height); clustering
the more intense development internal to the project site and at the marina where dense activity
already occurs and a suburban shoreline designation suggests higher levels of anticipated
activity on the shoreline; locating the hotel and Maritime Village topographically so the buildings
are set into the hill and do not project above the average tree height; retaining the buffer on the
shoreline; locating the bulk of the housing away from local roads and out of site from U.S. HWY
Hwv 101 except the node at Black Point Road; retaining a tree buffer along U.S. H\ASHwv 101
adjacent to the marina; and devoting more than half of the site to open space (including the golf
course), wetlands, buffers and natural areas all of which would reduce the visual impact of the
resort on the surrounding community and help retain the overall rural character of southern
Jefferson County.
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ln comparison to the 2007 ElS, while either Alternatives 1 an+or 2 include a golf course and the
same total number of residential units as the 2007 EIS Proposed Action,---+{€wever, the
distribution of the units are more consolidated under the SEIS Alternatives in order to reduce the
amount of clearing and impervious area. The layout of the golf course in Alternative 2 is also
revised to reduce the amount of cut and fill necessary, preserve more natural vegetation, and
more closely follow the existing topography. Additionally, to meet the BoCC conditions of
approval of the MPR, the majority of the housing (67Yo) would be for short-term visitors, while
33% would be for permanent residents. ln comparison to the 2007 ElS, more housing for
permanent residents is specified for either Alternative 1 or Alternative 2,
The 2007 EIS Proposed Action included a golf course and approximately 79,000 square feet ofcommercialuses.Under,theoverallsquarefootageof
commercialuseshasbeenreducedto@Sq.ft'Redevelopmentfor
maintenance, repair and renovation in the Marina Center (marina upland) area is now limited to
occur within existing building footprints, or as allowed under a separate existing Binding Site
Plan permit. Therefore, the site acreage for the SEIS has been reduced to 231 acres as
compared to 256 acres under the 2007 ElS, with the elimination of the existing Pleasant Harbor
Marina from the site area.
Alternatives I and 2
ln general, rural character and population impacts would be similar under silhel Alternatives 1
an4or 2; both alternatives would develop the same number of residential units (890), and would
provide comparable levels of recreational amenities (golf course etc.) and retail/commercial
space (49,772 sq.ft. underAlternative 1 and 52,650 sq ft underAlternative 2). The discussion
of rural character and population impacts, below, applies to beth-g[helAlternative 1 anC-gq
Alternative 2.
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Con stru ction Popu I ation
Construction of the Pleasant Harbor Resod is anticipated to occur over an approximately 10-
year timeframe. During this period, construction employment is anticipated to generate up to
175 positions at any one time. Depending on the selected contractor and any prevailing union
practices, a portion of these positions may be filled by resident workers. Because of the short-
term nature of construction employment, it is not anticipated that families or other household
members would accompany temporary construction workers to the area. Additionally, because
construction would be temporary, no permanent residents are anticipated to migrate to the area.
Ope ration al Popu I ation
Under silhgt Alternative 1 aa*9.2, additional permanent residents and temporary visitors would
be added to the Pleasant Harbor site. As described in Section 3.11, Housing and
Employment, 890 residential units would be provided on the site with 278 units (33%) for
permanent residents, and 560 units (67%) for short term use (i.e. time-shares, vacation rentals,
etc.). lt is assumed that two persons per household would reside in the 278 units for thepermanentpopulation,resultinginapermanentpopulationof556.W
two (52) units of staff housing would also be provided. This housing can also be considered as
permanent housing and it is expected that two people would reside in each unit year round,
resulting in a permanent staff population of 104; thus, a total of 660 permanent residents would
be expected on the site. The remaining 560 units are anticipated to accommodate temporary
visitors to the site, with varying numbers of people occupying each unit, depending on the
number of bedrooms, and the season of occupancy.
Assuming an additional 660 individuals moved to Brinnon to reside in the Pleasant Harbor
Resort on a permanent basis, this would result in a population increase of approximately 83
percent (from 797 to 1,457). Of the 660 permanent residents, 104 are assumed to be resort
employees living in the 52 units of worker housing. The additional population in this area could
increase general activity levels, as well as add to the population base utilizing basic public
services (see Section 3.14, Public Services, for additional information).
The remaining 560 units for short term/vacation use are assumed to have an average
occupancy of 2.2 persons per units - resulting in a transient population of up to 1,232 persons,
depending on the season. lt should be noted that the resort would be expected to operate at a
fuller occupancy in the summer (85%), as was estimated for the 2007 ElS. Regarding the
anticipated demographics, the resort is intended to be marketed to baby boomers (?) seeking
an active community with a variety of recreational opportunities and amenities.
Rural Character
Development under e!!he1 Alternatives 1 @2 would allow for the transformation of the
Pleasant Harbor site from a primarily vacant, former campground that is a largely vegetated and
forested area to a new MPR development that would provide opportunities for a range of
residential and recreational land uses and activities. The changes to the site are anticipated to
occur gradually over the approximately 1O-year buildout period.
In general, the relationship of the Pleasant Harbor MPR development under sllheg Alternatives 1
an4or 2 to sunounding uses would primarily be a function of the intensity of the new uses (such
as the types of uses, density of the development, and levels of activity associated with the
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development), the intensity of surrounding uses, the proximity of new uses to surrounding uses,
and the provision of buffers between new uses and surrounding uses.
The Pleasant Harbor resort under_eilhCl Alternatives 1 and-or 2 would increase the density of
development, and establish residential units, vacation units, and commercial and resort related
recreational amenities on the site. Overall, gross density for the proposed 890 residential units
on 231 acres is 3.85 residential units per acre (similar to the 3.5 dwelling units per acre in the
2007 EIS). These would large{y-be in multi-unit structures, as opposed to single family
structures.
Activity levels (i.e. noise, traffic, etc. associated with new activity) on the site would increase as
a result of development under either Alternatives 1 atr+or 2 due to the increase in density and
associated on-site population (residents and employees) and shortterm visitors. Development
on the Pleasant Harbor site would result in new residents living on the site and new residents
and employees traveling to and from the site each day. As noted above, the proposed
residential uses are anticipated to house approximately 556 permanent residents and resort
operations are anticipated to employ approximately 190 people, 104 of whom are expected to
live onsite in the 52-units of staff housing; resulting in a total of 660 permanent residents on the
site. ln addition, the resort would also accommodate visitors for day trips and overnight stays (in
560 units).
The increase in site population, site visitors and employees would result in increased activity
levels, including pedestrian activity and vehicular traffic travelling to and from the Pleasant
Harbor site and within the site. Vehicle access to the site would be provided primarily by Black
Point Road and U.S. Highway Hwv 101. Activity levels and vehicle traffic noise on these
roadways (as well as along other new internal roadways) would be anticipated to increase with
development under eilhet Alternativee 1 an+or 2. However, the proposed development would
also result in a higher internal trip capture rate (i.e. users would likely only travel to the site and
park once), which would reduce the overall amount of vehicle trips. Resort residents would also
have the option of daily renting resort-provided electrical carts to travel between the Golf
Course/Resort and the Maritime Village and other internal trips, which could also utilize the
privatefrontage road paralleling U.S Hwy 101 (MarinaAccess Drive). The use of shuttles and
electrical carts would also serve to reduce the overall amount of vehicle trips (see Section 3.9,
Transportation, and Appendix L for details on traffic).
In general, the type, character, and pattern of land uses on the site would change substantially
from a primarily vegetated/forested site with minimal existing uses (real estate office and two
single family homes) to a denser, resort development. The rural character of surrounding land
uses are intended to be preserved in a number of ways, including limiting the visibility of the
resort from offsite viewers; preserving natural area and open space; limiting the heights of
buildings; and, clustering the more intense development internal to the site
Limited visibility of the site to offsite viewers would in part occur naturally as a result of the site's
location on a peninsula (Black Point), and the site's topography. Limiting views i+are_also a
feature of the MPR design with the preservation of vegetative buffers along certain site borders
to screen the development from view (see Section 3.15, Aesthetics, for further details).
As with the 2007 ElS, more intense development would be clustered internal to the site to limit
impacts to views and perception of increased density from offsite land uses. Buildings would be
low-rise, ranging from one to four stories under Alternative 1, and one to five stories under
Alternative 2; the tallest buildings would be Golf Course Terraces and Conference Center/Spa
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(fourandfivestories),whichwouldbelocatedintheportionof
the Golf Course, and would net be antieipated te be visiblenrovide limited visual access to
offsite viewers (eenfirm, see Figures 2-7 and 2-8 in Ghapter 2 for reference). The remainder of
the residential buildings would be one to two stories in height. ln general, the Maritime Village
would be the most visible portion of the site due to its proximity to Black Point Road and U.S.
Highway Hwy 101. The largest building within the Maritime Village (Maritime Village Building)
would be three stories in height. However, this structure would be built into the existing
topography, with two stories visible from U.S. Hwy 101 to the west and three stories visible
internal to the site.
Approximately 33 acres of natural area (14 percent of the total 232 acre site) would be
preserved under Alternative 1, and 80 acres (33 percent of the tolal 232 acre site) would be
preserved under Alternative 2. Under Alternative 1, another 177 acres of the total site area
would be in pervious area with landscaping, the golf course fairways and pedestrian trails, and
133 acres would be pervious under Alternative 2. The preservation of natural area together with
open space on the site would further serve to limit offsite impacts to rural character.
lndirect Impacts
New development on the Pleasant Harbor site under silhg1 Alternativee 1 qanC-2 would
contribute to the cumulative residential and employment growth, and intensification of land uses
in Jefferson County and the Brinnon community. An increase in on-site resident, visitor and
employment population would also contribute to a cumulative increase in vehicular traffic on
surrounding roads. The increase in population, visitors and employment could also result in an
increased demand for goods and services. While it is likely that a majority of this demand would
be fulfilled by commercial/retail uses on the Pleasant Harbor site, a portion of this demand could
also be fulfilled by surrounding businesses in the vicinity of the site.
To the extent that area property owners perceive an opportunity for development based, in part,
on new employees, visitors and residents associated with the Pleasant Harbor site, some new
development in the area could be indirectly generated. Any development in the area generated
indirectly by development of the Pleasant Harbor site would likely occur incrementally over time
and would likely be limited due to the measures proposed to maintain the resort as a self-
contained community (with amenities and commercial/retail onsite). Any new development in
the site vicinity would also be controlled by existing zoning and Comprehensive Plan
regulations, which would preserve the local rural character of the surrounding area. As a result,
significant indirecUcumulative impacts would not be anticipated.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. Population and rural character conditions would remain
generally as described under existing conditions, with some temporary, season visitors to the
site for camping.
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3.12-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ers
The following mitigation measures from the 2007 EIS are also incorporated in other relevant
sections of this SEIS, as applicable.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
The key to the provision is that the Master Planned Resort not lead to suburban or urban
level development in the surrounding area and that result is achieved through several
techniques:
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The retention of rural area zoning on the lands outside of the Master Planned Resort.
The additional public services shall serve the urban levels of intensity within the
Master Plan area, the RVC level services in the RVC area, and the rural
development in the surrounding area, and allow extension of urban level sewer
utilities only in the event of a health hazard. The purpose of the regulatory restriction
is to prevent a fundamental change in the overall development patterns planned for
the area. lncreasing the quality or quantity of services in such area as a result of the
development is one of the economic benefits.
A water facility may serve both urban and rural uses as a water system is preferable
to individual exempt wells. The water system shall not be used to serve uses in the
rural area in excess of that allowed by County codes for rural area development.
The number of proposed residential units shall be no greater than 890 units,
including both the resort residences and staff/affordable housing.
The proposal shall maintain natural open spaces along the shoreline bluffs along site
perimeters as is practical with golf course layout, between fainrays, and the upper
portion of the development.
The proposal shall ensure retention of selected stands of significant trees along the
bluff of the golf course to reduce the visibility of the site from the south.
The proposal shall provide landscaping between US HWY 101 and the new access
road proposed on the upland side of the Maritime Village.
With the exception of the Condo{el/conference center, with terrace lofts and the
Maritime Village, all structures shall be kept to a maximum of two stories in height
from higher grade elevations.
The overall project approval shall address light and glare to reduce the projection of
evening lights off the golf course and marina properties. (Reduction does not mean
lights cannot be seen, but that through shielding and proper placement and
orientation, the offsite impacts are minimized.)
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BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Gonstruction
63 (s) The developer must ensure that natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S.
Highway 101 and as appropriate on the shoreline. Statesman shall record a
conservation easement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited
to, a 200-foot riparian buffer along the steep bluff along the South Canal shoreline, the
strip of mature trees between U.S. Highway 101 and the Maritime Village, wetlands, and
wetland buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocable recordings dedicating
the property as natural forest land buffers. Statesman, at its expense, shall manage
these easements to include removing, when appropriate, naturally fallen trees, and
replanting to retain a natural visual separation of the development from Highway 101 .
o Note that redevelopment for maintenance, repair and renovation in the Marina
Center (marina upland) area is now limited to occur within existing building
footprints, or as shown under a separate existing Binding Site Plan permit. The
Maritime Village building is now proposed to be located north of the Black Point
Road and U.S. Highway 101 intersection. The stand of mature trees between
U.S. Highway 101and the Maritime Village no longer applies to the proposed site
layout.
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With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and BoCC conditions, no
additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.12-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With the implementation of the proposed site design features and identified mitigation
measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts are anticipated.
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3.{3 CULTURAL and ARGHAEOLOGIGAL RESOURGES
This section of the SEIS describes existing cultural and archaeological resources on the site,
and evaluates how development under each of the alternatives could affect cultural resources.
lnformation in this section is based on the Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and
I nadvertent Discovery Protocol (Appendix O).
3.{ 3-{ Affected Environment
2007 Ers
The 2007 EIS noted that prior archaeological field investigations of the site area did not result in
the identification of any prehistoric or historic archaeological resources. However, background
research and preliminary on-site reconnaissance suggested a high probability for pre-contact or
ethnographic archaeological sites in the development areas. This determination was based on
the nature of the onsite landforms and the proximity of the project to two ethnographic village
sites. Those environments most likely to contain naturally buried archaeology, identified in
collaboration with cultural resources staff of the Skokomish Tribe, were determined to be kettles,
vantage points, and bluff edges.
SEIS
The potential for archaeological and cultural resources to be present on the site has generally
remained the same as presented in the 2007 EIS; therefore, no changes to the discussion of
existing conditions is warranted in this SEIS (see Section 3.9 and Appendix 8 of the 2007 EIS
for a description of the existing archaeological conditions).
3.13-2 lmpacts
2007 Ers
The 2007 EIS (Appendix 8) noted that ground disturbing activities associated with project
development were anticipated to be extensive, and based on the environmental, cultural and
archaeological background of the project area, the proposed development area is considered to
have a high potential for archaeological deposits. Adverse impacts to buried archaeological
deposits could be consequences of ground disturbing, excavation, earthmoving, and
construction activities. The cultural resources report noted that assessment of preferred
alternative project designs would be necessary in order to identify potential impacts to
properties determined to have historical significance, and a complete archaeological and
cultural survey was recommended to be completed following final project design and prior to
any construction.
The Final EIS stated that project-level work, and specifically land clearing and grading plans
would be required to have a cultural resources monitoring program in place to coordinate review
for potential artifacts or sites of cultural significance and a program of appropriate response
should such sites be identified. The Final EIS indicated that discussions with the Tribes reflected
in the Tribal comments continue to reflect the project proponent's planned approach.
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The potential for the project to result in impacts to cultural and archaeological resources
remains generally as described in the 2007 ElS. Therefore, there is a possibility that prehistoric
and historic archaeological resources could be present at the site. Excavation and grading
activities are expected to be necessary for site development work (see Section 3.1, Earth, for
details), and these activities have the potentialto encounter archaeological deposits. Due to the
lower amount of excavation and grading associated with the golf course design under
Alternative 2, the potential to encounter archaeological deposits would be less than under
Alternative 1 and the Preferred Alternative identified in the 2007 ElS.
To avoid potentially adverse impacts to cultural resources, periodic archaeological monitoring
would be carried out during construction excavations and other below-fill, ground-disturbing
project actions. Monitoring would occur at those locations within the site area that have
previously been identified as high probability areas (i.e., kettles, vantage points, and bluff edge)
until it could be determined with greater assurance that continual monitoring was not necessary.
Monitoring results would be reviewed with Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
staff and tribal representatives prior to adjusting the monitoring schedule. See Appendix O for
details of the monitoring plan.
3.{ 3-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ets
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to either Alternatives
1 an4or 2
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Gonstruction
The project proponent shall work with the Tribes and County to provide onsite monitoring
during all construction to assure identification and management of any cultural resources
identified.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Concurrent with Operation
The southern shoreline abutting Hood Canal is a significant environmental and cultural
area, and is proposed to be closed to resort use.
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to silhel Alternatives 1 an4or 2
Mitiqation Measures Completed
63 0) Tribes should be consulted regarding cultural resources, and possibly one kettle
preserved as a cultural resource.
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o Three tribes concurred with the Cultural Resource Management Plan for
Archeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery; three other tribes did not
comment. See Appendix O for copies of email correspondence.
a 63 (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.
o See Appendix O for the Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and
lnadvertent Discovery Protocol, and for correspondence with DAHP and local
tribes.
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With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigations and the BoCC conditions, no additional
mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.{3-4 SignificantUnavoidableAdverselmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3,14 LIGHT and GLARE
This section of the SEIS describes existing light and glare characteristics on the site and in the
site vicinity, and evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these characteristics. This
section includes information contained in the Dark Sky and Energy Star Approved High
Efficiency Lighting Standards report prepared for the project (Appendix P).
3.14-1 Affected Environment
2007 EIS
Existing light and glare conditions were not evaluated in the 2007 EIS
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Site
Under existing conditions, the Black Point Campground area of the project site is currently
primarily comprised of existing vegetation and vacant buildings. The property is not actively in
use therefore it produces no light. Limited glare may occasionally occur from stationary
specular surfaces (i.e. windows on vacant buildings). The Marina area contains two single
family homes, one of which is a bed and breakfast. Limited, rural residential light and glare
conditions occur, with some light and glare emanating from stationary and mobile sources
including roadway lighting along certain existing streets such as Black Point Road, vehicle
headlights, and interior and exterior lighting from the existing residences.
Site Vicinitv
ln the immediate vicinity of the site, development is generally limited to rural residential uses or
is undeveloped and forested and produces limited light or glare. Light and glare conditions are
typical of a rural residential area, with some light and glare emanating from stationary and
mobile sources including roadway lighting along certain existing streets, vehicle headlights, and
interior and exterior lighting from existing single family residential housing.
lmmediately north of the site, the Pleasant Harbor Marina contains 285 boat slips, a grocery
store/convenience store/deli and office, restrooms, showers and laundry, and a swimming pool.
Light and glare conditions are indicative of a rural area, and include residential light and glare,
with some light and glare emanating from stationary and mobile sources including roadway
lighting along certain existing streets, vehicle headlights, and interior and exterior lighting from
existing retail/commercial businesses.
3.14-2 lmpacts
2007 Ets
Section 3.5.8, Aesthetics, of the 2007 EIS discussed the potential for light and glare to interfere
with the character and enjoyment of the night sky, and to impact adjacent properties. The EIS
stated that lighting in any MPR alternative will be required for both safety and security and that
required lighting should be the minimum necessary, and shielded to eliminate glare onto
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adjacent properties both on and off site. The EIS stated that lights should be kept lower to the
ground where possible and low wattage lamps should be used to reduce impacts to the night
sky. The 2007 EIS also noted that overall project approval shall address light and glare to
reduce the projection of evening lights off the golf course and marina properties. (Reduction
does not mean lights cannot be seen, but that through shielding and proper placement and
orientation, the offsite impacts are minimized.)
sEts
ln general, the potential for light and glare impacts from either SEIS Alternatives 1 and-or 2
remains similar to the potential impacts described in the 2007 EIS, in that comparable levels of
development are proposed (i.e. golf course, 890 residential units and commercial/retail
development). However, as noted in Chapter 2, the site area has been reduced (the marina
upland area is no longer part of the project), and less development is proposed in the marina
upland area (the area to the north of Black Point Road). Following is a more extensive
description of potential impacts.
Alternatives 1 and 2
ln general, light emanates from both stationary sources (e.9., interior and exterior building
lighting, street lighting, pedestrian-level lighting and illuminated signage) and mobile sources
(e.9. light from headlights of vehicles operating on a project site and on adjacent streets). The
principal source of glare associated with most development projects is from specular surfaces
on building facades, and from vehicle headlights and glazing (and/or specular surfaces on
vehicles), which may occasionally create glare as sunlight is reflected.
Factors that may influence the amount and effects of light emitted include: the type of
environment in which the project is located (e.9. urban, rural or suburban); topography, the
existing light conditions in the site vicinity; the proximity of Intervening structures, landscaping
and/or vegetation; and, the use of light fixtures to prevent light trespass. Factors influencing the
amount of reflective solar glare that may occur include: weather (e.9., cloud cover); building
height, width and orientation of the fagade; percentage of the fagade that is glazed or composed
of specular material; reflectivity of the glass or specular surfaces; the design relationship
between the glazed and non-glazed portions of the fagade (e.9., glass inset from the sash,
horizontal and vertical modulation); the color and texture of building materials that comprise the
fagade; and the proximity of other intervening structures, topography or significant landscaping
The Pleasant Harbor project under both-elhelAlternatives 1 an+gr 2 would develop a largely
undeveloped, rural site with an 18-hole golf course,890 residential units, and commercial
development for resort-related amenities and services. Proposed development on the site
would result in new permanent light and glare sources and would be produced from both
stationary and mobile sources, particularly at night.
Construction
Certain temporary light and glare impacts could result during the construction process. For
example, area lighting of the job site (to meet safety requirements) may be provided, which
could potentially be noticeable in certain areas proximate to the site. Also, glare could reflect off
construction vehicles and equipment, and construction-related vehicle headlights could at times
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produce light and glare when accessing the site from area roadways. Given the temporary
nature of construction, however, such potential impacts are not expected to be significant.
Operation
Following development, stationary sources of light produced by the prgect would include interior
building lighting, exterior building lighting, street lighting, parking lot lighting, retail/commercial
lighting, pedestrian pathway lighting, and lighting associated with the golf course and
recreational amenities. Mobile sources would include light and glare from vehicle headlights
associated with vehicles entering and exiting the site from area roadways, and entering, exiting
and maneuvering within surface and underground parking areas.
Under either Alternativee 1 aa*or .2, new sources of glare on the site would primarily include
reflections from building fagades and windows, and reflections from vehicle traffic traveling to
and from the site. Specific glare impacts would depend upon the amount of reflective surfaces
(glass, metal, etc.) that are incorporated into building construction. ln general, the project would
likely largely use low-reflectivity building glazing and building materials (such as wood), and as a
result, significant glare-related impacts would not be anticipated.
ln order to ameliorate potential impacts, the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort would be
designed to meet the guidelines for Dark Sky Lighting Standards. The Dark Sky Lighting
Standards have three objectives:
1) To limit visible glare across fhe Resort and adjoining property, and to provide a guide for
adequate lighting used for navigation within the Marina area and fo suggesf lighting
policies that may be applied to the Resorf boundaries.
2) To protect the operation of the Resorf from deterioration by surrounding light pollution
3) Minimize the impact of aftificial lighting on the night environment while maintaining a
degree of safety for visitors.
Potential measures could be implemented as part of site design and development to minimize
potential light impacts on surrounding uses, including: the use of lighting controls that regulate
operation when sufficient daylight is available, choosing fixtures that are "dark sky" friendly,
directing outdoor lights downward and/or shielding light fixtures, and directing lights away from
adjacent properties and buildings.
General guidelines that would be followed under either Alternatives 1 an+gr 2 to minimize
potential light and glare impacts include the following:
o lllumination would be to the minimum practical level.r The affected area of illumination would be as confined to specific areas as practical.o The duration of illumination would be as short as practicalfor Resident Safety.o lllumination technology would minimize the amount of blue spectrum in the light.. Technology would utilize High Efficiency Lighting Standards (Energy Star Guidelines)
The project would also preserve portions of the site as natural area (i.e. open space which
would be left in native conditions) which could help to limit the potential for light and glare
impacts to occur off-site. A greater amount of natural area would be preserved under
Alternative 2 (80 acres, 33 percent of total site area) as compared to Alternative 1 (33 acres, 14
percent of total site are). The preservation of more natural area under Alternative 2 could
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provide a greater visual buffer at the site borders, and could possibly prevent more offsite light
trespass than Alternative 1.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. Some additional light and glare could result from the
resumption of camping uses on the Black_Ppoint Campground. Primarily, this would be
associated with vehicle headlights maneuvering on and within the site, and limited and
temporary lighting of campground sites at night. Light and glare conditions would generally
remain as described under existing conditions on the primarily forested area to the north of
Black Point Road, which includes three structures near the northern site boundary.
3.,i14-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Els
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to either Alternatives
1 an+or 2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Construction
The overall project approval shall address light and glare to reduce the projection of
evening lights off the golf course and marina properties. (Reduction does not mean lights
cannot be seen, but that through shielding and proper placement and orientation, the
offsite impacts are minimized.)
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to either Alternatives 1 an+el2
Mitisation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durino Gonstruction
63 (z) Statesman shall use the lnternational Dark Sky Association (lDA) Zone E-1
standards for the MPR. These standards are recommended for "areas with intrinsically
dark landscapes" such as national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, or
residential areas where inhabitants have expressed a desire that all light trespass be
limited.
sErs
ln addition to the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures, the BoCC conditions and
applicable regulations, the following mitigation measure would be implemented.
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Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
The lighting of the Pleasant Harbor Resort would be designed and implemented in
accordance with the Dark Sky and Energy Star Approved High Efficiency Lighting
Sfandards report prepared for the project (Appendix P).
3,14-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.{5 AESTHETICS
This section characterizes the existing and future aesthetic conditions on and in the vicinity of
the Pleasant Harbor site.
3.{ 5-{ Affected Environment
2007 Els
The 2007 EIS discussed aesthetic character in Section 3.8, Rural character and Population, and
noted that aesthetics refers to the visual components of rural character: rural landscape and
open space. The local rural landscape was observed to have a predominance of natural open
spaces over the built environment, although the RV campground was marginally visible from the
south as one travels north on U.S. HIAE!!vq1101 and from portions of the subdivisions at the
mouth of the Duckabush River, to the wesUsouthwest of the site.
SEIS
The existing aesthetic character of the project site has generally remained as described in the
2007 Ers.
Views to the Site
Views of the Pleasant Harbor site are primarily available from area roadways, including U.S.
HighwafHry1O1 and portions of Black Point Road. Views of the site along U.S. Hightva|-![{
101 mainly include existing forested areas and vegetation on the site. Views of the site from
these roadways are generally limited to areas immediately adjacent to the roadways due to the
presence of existing trees and vegetation, as well as topographic conditions on the Pleasant
Harbor site. At the intersection of Black Point Road and U.S. Hwy 101, a small real estate office,
unpaved surface parking and an unpaved vehicle turn-around area are visible. Views of the
southern portion of the site are also possible to boaters on Hood Canal.
3.15-2 Impacts
2007 Ets
The 2007 EIS acknowledged that the proposal would add complexity and intensity to the Black
Point area, including visual elements, densities and land uses. The onsite visual landscape
was anticipated to change, but a significant amount of the proposal was to be in some form of
open space. The golf course itself would be open space and the areas between the fairways
would be preserved, planted and maintained with native trees and understory. Forested open
spaces were to be dedicated along the bluff of the Black Point Peninsula and wetland areas
were to be preserved and enhanced as necessary. The EIS stated that portions of the
subdivisions at the mouth of the Duckabush River had the greatest potential for visual impact to
the rural landscape.
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As described in Chapter 2, two possible site alternatives are evaluated in this SEIS. This
analysis describes how the alternatives could affect the existing visual character associated with
the site. While both Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 include a golf course and the same total
number of residential units as the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, the distribution of the units are
more consolidated under the SEIS Alternatives in order to reduce the amount of impervious
area. As well, the existing Pleasant Harbor Marina is no longer part of the project site;
structures within the Marina would be renovated or replaced, as a separate action within the
existing Binding Site Plan permit.
Alternative 1
Development of the Pleasant Harbor Resorf would extensively change the aesthetic character
of the Black Point campground portion of the site from a largely undeveloped, vegetated area
with camping sites and a network of roads, to a developed resort area containing 52 buildings
with 828 units of multifamily housing, a golf course, surface and underground parking, and
resort oriented commercial space and recreational amenities. Significant clearing of vegetation,
demolition of existing structures, and grading would be required in areas of the Black Point
campground not designated as sensitive or protected. Landscaping would include re-vegetating
disturbed areas using healthy trees and shrubs harvested from areas of the site that would be
cleared. Approximately 33 acres of natural area (14 percent of the lotal232 acre site) would be
preserved under Alternative 1.
The Black Point campground area of the site is presently characterized by several relatively flat
terraces, interspersed with steep slopes and a series of kettles or depressions, which are
currently a significant natural visual feature of the site. Under Alternative 1, the visual character
of the site topography would be altered to create large, gentle graded sloping areas to
accommodate the golf course design. As well, Kettle B would be reconfigured by mass grading
to collect and retain site runoff. Tota! site grading under Alternative 1 would be approximately
2.2 million cubic yards (the same as the 2007 EIS ), compared to approximately 1 million cubic
yards under Alternative 2.
Buildings within the Golf Resort area would range from one to four stories in height and would
be in the style of a rustic mountain resort with stone detailing, cedar accents, and high gabled
roof elements. The main building at the Golf Resort would be the Golf Terrace and Conference
Center/Spa; at four stories in height (48 feet), this would be the tallest building within the
development.
The southern portion of the Black_Ppoint Campground area (along Hood Canal) is a steep bluff
(100+ feet high) and contains a narrow beach fronting the shellfish beaches on the Duckabush
River delta with a small path leading from the top of the bluff to the beach. No development is
located in proximity to the bluffs or the beaches. Under Alternative 1, a riparian buffer would be
preserved along the south/southwest bluff of the peninsula. This buffer would permanently preserve
the 2OO-foot-wide shoreline environment and a steep slope setback (up to an additional 35 feet wide
in places) in a conservation easement to be administered by one or more local Tribes. The existing
aesthetic character of this area of the site would, therefore, remain as under existing conditions. The
setback would also serve to provide a visual screen between the resort development and Hood
Canalto the south.
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The aesthetic character of the Maritime Village portion of the site would change from a rural
area containing mature vegetation and several single family homes, to a more densely
developed site with a larger building massing and scale and surface parking lots. New
residential units and commercial space would be located in three new buildings, while two
existing buildings would be retained (Bed & Breakfast and Harbor House). The largest structure
within the Maritime Village (Maritime Village Building) would be three stories in height. The
structure would be built into the existing topography, with two stories visible from U.S. Hwy 101
to the west and three stories visible internal to the site. The proposed architectural concept for
the buildings within the Maritime Village area is a Cape Cod waterfront style incorporating some
stone and cedar accents.
ln general, portions of the redeveloped resort (primarily the Maritime Village area and the
Maritime Village building) would be visible from certain locations along Black Point Road, and to
motorists on U.S. Hwy 101. This is one of two major changes that would occur. The other
principal visual changewould occuratthe intersection of Black Point Road and U.S. Hwy 101,
where surface parking for marina slip owners and Resort visitors would replace current views of
a real estate office, unpaved surface parking and a vehicle turn-around s1ss. As-r#-Parking lot
landscaping would be provided in compliance County Code requirements (JCC 18.30.130[6]),
which would help to soften to the visual impact at this location.
Alternative 2
ln terms of total development, the Pleasant Harbor_Marina and Go!! Resod under Alternative 2
is similar to Alternative 1 as both alternatives include a golf course and the same total number of
residential units (890). However, aesthetic impacts would be reduced under Alternative 2
because the golf course layout requires less cut and fill (1 million cubic yards), preserves more
natural vegetation, and more closely follows the existing topography. As well, to reduce the built
area within the Golf Resort under Alternative 2, the total number of buildings is reduced to 36,
as compared to 52 buildings under Alternative 1. The landscaping proposal under Alternative 2
includes re-vegetation of disturbed areas using healthy trees and shrubs harvested from areas
of the site that would be regraded, but the amount of disturbed areas would be significantly
reduced as compared to Alternative 1. Approximately 80 acres of natural area (33 percent of
the total site acreage) would be preserved.
Buildings within the Golf Resort area would range from one to five stories in height and would
be in the style of a rustic mountain resort with stone detailing, cedar accents, and high gabled
roof elements. The main building at the Golf Resort would be the Golf Terrace and Conference
Center/Spa; at five stories in height (70 feet), this would be the tallest building within the
development (this is one story taller than the building under Alternative 1).
As with Alternative 1, a riparian buffer would be preserved along the south/southwest bluff of the
peninsula and the existing aesthetic character of this area of the site would remain as under existing
conditions.
Under Alternative 2, Kettle B would not be significantly reconfigured by mass grading as would
occur under Alternative 1. Under Alternative 1, Kettle B would have a total water volume of 60
million gallons, whereas under Alternative 2, Kettle B would have double that capacity at 123
million gallons.
The aesthetic character of the Maritime Village portion of the site would change from a rural
area containing mature vegetation and several single family homes, to a more densely
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developed site with a larger building massing and scale and surface parking lots, generally as
described for Alternative 1. New residential units and commercial space would be located in
three new buildings, while two existing buildings would be retained (Bed & Breakfast and Harbor
House).
The principal visual changes would occur with the visibility of portions of the Maritime Village
area, and at the intersection of Black Point Road and U.S. Hwy 101 , as described for Alternative
1, where surface parking for marina slip owners and Resort visitors would replace views of the
real estate office, unpaved surface parking and a vehicle turn-around.
Summarv
Although the visual character and views of the Pleasant Harbor site would extensively change
under either Alternatives 1 an*or 2, whether these changes would be perceived as a negative
impact would depend on the individual viewer. For example, some viewers could perceive the
change in character of the site from a generally forested/vegetated former campground area to
a mixed-use development as a negative impact, while others could perceive this change as a
positive condition. On an overall basis, positive or negative perceptions of the aesthetic
character and views of the site would likely be defined by the quality and consistency of building
design, landscaping, and open space areas.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The aesthetic character of the site would generally remain as
described under existing conditions.
3.{5-3 Mitisation Measures
2007 EIS
The following mitigation measures identified in the 2007 EIS are applicable to eithg Alternatives
1 gan42.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Construction
The proposal shall maintain natural open spaces along the shoreline bluffs along site
perimeters as is practical with golf course layout, between fairways, and the upper
portion of the development.
The proposal shall ensure retention of selected stands of significant trees along the bluff
of the golf course to reduce the visibility of the site from the south.
The proposal shall provide landscaping between U.S. H\AfHwv_1O1 and the new
access road proposed on the upland side of the Maritime Village.
With the exception of the Condo-tel/conference center, with terrace lofts and the
Maritime Village, all structures shall be kept to a maximum of two stories in height from
higher grade elevations.
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BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Gonstruction
63 (s) The developer must ensure that natural greenbelts will be maintained on U.S.
H+ghway_llylllOl and as appropriate on the shoreline. Statesman shall record a
conservation easement protecting greenbelts and buffers to include, but not be limited
to, a 200-foot riparian buffer along the steep bluff along the South Canal shoreline, the
strip of mature trees between U.S. Flighwafllylll0l and the Maritime Village, wetlands,
and wetland buffers. Easements shall be perpetual and irrevocable recordings
dedicating the property as natural forest land buffers. Statesman, at its expense, shall
manage these easements to include removing, when appropriate, naturally fallen trees,
and replanting to retain a natural visual separation of the development from Highway
101 .
o Nete that the marina and marina uplands area is ne lenger part ef the MPR site
arear+ne-I'ne marina area has been removed from the SEIS site boundary, as
this area is ne*subject to an existing Binding Site Plan, which does not require
additional environmental review. The strip of mature trees between U.S. Highuray
Hwv101 andthe@ is no lonoer to be con sidered
63 (u) ln keeping with the MPR designation as located in a setting of natural amenities,
and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program (JCC
18.15.135(1),(2),(6), the greenbelts of the shoreline should be retained and maintained
as they currently exist in order to provide for "the screening of facilities and amenities so
that all uses within the MPR are harmonious with each other, and in order to incorporate
and retain, as much as feasible, the preservation of natural features, historic sites, and
publicviews." ln keeping with Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 24.9,the site plan
for the MPR shall "be designed to blend with the natural setting and, to the maximum
extent possible, screen the development and its impacts from the adjacent rural areas."
Evergreen trees and understory should remain as undisturbed as possible. Statesman
shall infill plants where appropriate with indigenous trees and shrubs.
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the intent of JCC 18.15.135(6), and with special emphasis at the Maritime Village, the
buildings should be constructed and placed in such a way that they will blend into the
terrain and landscape with park-like greenbelts between the buildings.
SEIS
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigations and the BoCC conditions, no additional
mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.15-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under silhel Alternatives 1 an4or 2 would change the
aesthetic character of the site from its existing, primarily vegetated/forested condition to a new
development featuring a golf course, residential, commercial and open space uses.
Development of the site would also result in an increase in light and glare on the site and in the
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surrounding area. However, with implementation of identified mitigation measures, no
significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated.
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3.{6 UTILITIES
This section of the SEIS describes the existing status of utilities that are provided to the
Pleasant Harbor site, and evaluates the impacts of added demand on such services/utilities
from development of the site under the EIS alternatives. Utilities evaluated in this section
include water, sewer telecommunications and solid waste. Stormwater management is
discussed and analyzed in Section 3.2, Water Resources, and electricity is address in Section
3.8, Energy and Natural Resources. The discussion is based on the Water and Sewer
Sysfems Engineering Repoft (December 2011) prepared by Craig A. Peck & Associates (see
Appendix Q).
The resort would be self-sufficient with respect to water and sewer utilities. consistent with
Growth Manaoement Act requirements for master planned development outside of a desionated
Urban Growth Area. GMA condition should be cited in this section to clarifv.
3.{6-{ Affected Environment
2007 Ets
Section 3.3, Water Resources, of the 2007 EIS noted that the offsite Black Point subdivisions
were served by a public water system and onsite sewage disposal systems on individual lots
(septic tanks and drainfields). lt was also noted that Pleasant Tides Water Co-Op serves the
Black Point area, and has significant water rights. No additional description of existing, onsite
sewer or water, conditions was provided. Telecommunications and solid waste were not
addressed in the 2007 ElS.
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Water
The water system infrastructure within the Pleasant Harbor site area presently includes supply
wells, storage facilities and distribution piping. The existing water system is private, no public
system serves the site.
Water Supplv - Three wells supply water to the site including an existing well south of
Black Point Road that provides water for the Black Point campground. Two additional
wells north of Black Point Road serve the site area; one well provides water to the Bed &
Breakfast and another well serves as backup water supply for the Pleasant Harbor
House and Marina. Another well at the north end of the marina property serves as
primary water supply to the Pleasant Harbor House and the marina area outside the site
boundary. Two remaining wells within the site located north of Black Point Road serve
areas outside the site boundary on the Black Point Peninsula.
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Water Storaqe - One storage tank currently serves the site: a wood stave tank on top of
the hill in the southeast quadrant of the Black Point campground. A metal storage tank
outside of the site boundary located in the marina upland area serves the marina area.
Water Distribution - A water distribution system is present within the Black Point
campground to provide water directly to campsites in the north central area, the lodge
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building, restroom building, pool, storage building area and park entrance buildings.
This system is not currently fully functional. A limited extent water distribution system is
located within the marina upland area immediately northwest of the site boundary.
Sanitarv Sewer
The existing wastewater collection, treatment and discharge system on the site is private (no
public system serves the site) and consists of gravity sewer collection systems, septic and pump
tanks, pumps, forcemains, and subsurface drainfields. The Pleasant Harbor House has its own
septic tank, pump tank, and pump. The forcemain discharges into the gravity collection
system within the marina (within the BSP area, outside of the site area) and flows through the
marina septic tank, pump tank, pumps, and into thedrainfield across U.S. Hwy 101. The Bed
and Breakfast is served by its own septic system. There are several septic systems throughout
the Black Point campground area that are currently not in use. These include systems near the
restroom buildings, lodge building and entrance building.
Telecommunications
Centurylink is the communication provider in the area for telephone and DSL internet service.
CenturyLink is the only DSL option in the area and is currently not available to new DSL
customers. HughesNet is a rural satellite internet service provider in the area.
Solid Waste
Solid waste in Jefferson County is managed by the Jefferson County Department of Public
Works. A municipal solid waste transfer station is located at the County's closed landfill outside
of Port Townsend, approximately 40 miles to the north of the Pleasant Harbor site, and a rural
drop box site is located in Quilcene for South Jefferson County residents, approximately 12
miles north of the site. ln 2012, ovet 19,000 tons of municipal solid waste were collected
through these two facilities. County waste is trucked from collection locations to a facility in
Tacoma, and then trans-loaded to railcars to the Roosevelt regional landfill in Klickitat County.
The Department of Public Works contracts with Skookum Educational Programs to collect and
process the county's recyclables at seven sites for free recycling; one recycling collection
station is located in Brinnon at the Dosewallips State Park.1
The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan identifies a Level of Service (LOS) standard of 4.20
pounds of solid waste and 0.80 pounds of recycling waste per person per day.2
Currently, solid waste generation on the Pleasant Harbor site is limited to the existing single
family residences (B&B and Harbor House) and the real estate office on the Maritime Village
portion of the site. There-i+e,9urrently_Mg[gyg_pfovide_ n+garbage collection service to the
site; residente/ernpleyees transpert their ewn garbage te the Quileene drep bex (Please
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1 Jefferson County Department of Public Works: http://jeffersoncountysolidwaste.com/3-recycling-services/
2 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. Capital Facilities Element.
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New development on the lpleasant Harbor site would result in a new resort community with
residential, commercial and golf courses uses, along with associated increases in population
and employment on the site. lncreases in on-site population and employment would create
related increases in demand on water and sewer systems. Development of the Pleasant Harbor
site would occur gradually over the assumed 1O-year buildout period. ln general, water and
sewer impacts would be similar under get+gilhelAlternatives 1 en+el2 due to the similar
levels of development proposed under both alternatives (i.e. golf course, 890 residential units
and approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of commercial space).
2007 Ers
Water
The 2007 EIS Proposed Action was noted to result in two sources of water demand: potable
water demand for resort operations and irrigation, and nonpotable uses of water for operation
and maintenance of the golf course and marina. Maximum annual water utilization was
anticipated to reach 137 acre feet. The water supply approach for the development was based
on an integrated use of groundwater (wells), rainwater harvesting, and treatment and reuse of
wastewater (reclaimed water). Groundwater wells would serve as the potable water supply
source for the resort. Water for other uses, such as for toilet flush and inigation was to come
from stored reclaimed water and from stormwater runoff and rainwater collected from the site.
The existing kettles were to be used for water storage (110 million gallons) by grading and
lining the bottoms of the kettles.
The estimated daily potable water demand was approximately 87,300 gpd total, from 62,300
gallons per day (gpd) at 70 gpd per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) for residential uses and
25,000 gpd for commercial uses. The EIS noted that total conventional water storage
requirements were approximately 189,530 gallons for an average daily demand of 70
gpd/ERU.
Sewer
The 2007 EIS noted that an onsite waste treatment and disposal system would be used for the
Pleasant Harbor site in order to avoid wastewater discharge to Hood Canal or the harbor.
Several alternatives capable of creating water that could be recycled and reused on the site
were presented in the 2007 ElS, including sequencing batch reactor, membrane bioreactor,
and recirculating biofilter (see 2007 DEIS Section 3.1.1.1for more information). The EIS noted
that all residential and commercial wastewater collected within the development was to be
treated to a Class A reuse standard and reused onsite for nonpotable purposes.
Telecommunications and Solid Waste
Telecommunications and solid waste were not addressed in the 2007 EIS
sEls
ln comparison to the 2007 ElS, utility demands (water, sewer, telecommunications and
garbage) would be similar, except that the existing Marina is no longer part of the proposal.
Water is proposed to be supplied from the same sources identified in the 2007 ElS, including
an integrated use of groundwater (wells), rainwater harvesting and treatment and reuse of
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wastewater, and a new water distribution system would need to be constructed. Rainwater
harvestino and treatment for domestic consumption is not a part of this proposal. As well, the
daily potable water demand has been calculated at 175IERU gpd, versus 70 gpd/ERU in the
2007 EIS_All wastewater within the development under the SEIS Alternatives is proposed to be
treated to a Class A reuse standard and reused onsite for nonpotable purposes, as was the
case with the 2007 ElS. A waste treatment and disposal system has been selected for the
proposal, as detailed below; the 2007 EIS noted that several options were available.
Water
Construction
A new water distribution system would be required to be built throughout the site under
Alternatives 1 and p12. The new system would be constructed under or near new roadways to
reduce the need for clearing and grading (see Figures _ and J. ln some locations, the water
system could cross golf fairways to reduce overall length or to provide for looped connections
to improve flow rate and pressure. The water distribution system would be within easements.
Construction activities related to installation of the distribution mains may include temporary
disruptions in service to some onsite areas; noise and dust during construction; and
construction-related traffic to deliver pipe and other materials to the site.
Note: Do noise and dust durinq construction and construction-related traffic need to be
addressed in Mitioation Measures section. For example. approximatelv how manv
construction-related tri os. tvoes of veh . duration. to occur in phases or one time?
Operation
Under Alternatives 1 and p1 2, a multi-purpose utility district is proposed to own, operate and
maintain the new water system. System user fees would be paid to the district to cover the
ongoing costs of the system. Those costs would be expected to increase over time concurrent
with the costs of supplies and labor.
Domestic water on the Pleasant Harbor site would be provided under water rights granted by
the Washington Department of Ecology on June 15,2010. The water right provides the right to
withdraw 254 acre-feet per year, including 121 acre-feet per year for domestic and commercial
use, 105 acre-feet per year for irrigation use, and 28 acre-feet per year for Fire Smart Program.
The existing onsite wellwithin the Black Point campground would be rehabilitated, and a second
well would be drilled in one of two potential locations. The two wells would be available to
provide the capacity needed to serve the resort. A below-grade 260,000-gallon water storage
tank would be constructed on the property near the main conference center (Terrace 1) to the
northwest of Kettle B.
Development of the site would be expected to generate an annual potable water supply
demand of at least 93 acre-feet per year, or approximately 30 million gallons. This is based on
an Average Daily Demand of 175 gpd/ERU and the expected seasonal residential occupancy.
The current water right of 131 acre-feet per yearfor municipal (potable) uses is sufficient to
provide this amount. Potable residential water use is projected to be approximately 132,000
gpd during periods of maximum occupancy (85 percent) and _ gpd for commercial uses.
Average daily potable water use is anticipated to be reduced from 175 gpd/ERU to
approximately 70 gpd/ERU with the use of low flow plumbing fixtures. This represents a more
conservative water demand in comparison to the 2007 ElS, which estimated average daily
demand of 70 gpd/ERU, with maximum daily demand up to 140 gpd/ERU. The 175 gpd/ERU
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used in this SDEIS is in compliance with a Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) condition
placed on the project (condition 63 [0]) requiring all calculations for water to be based on the
standard of 175 gpd. The quality of water would be consistent with Washington State
Department of Health Standards (see Section3.2, Water Quality, for more information).
The above referenced water demand does not include golf course irrigation or fire protection,
which would be provided with rainwater and water reuse from the sanitary sewer treatment
plant that would be stored in the Kettle B irrigation pond, when completed. During initial phases
of development (i.e. before the Kettle B pond is completed), fire protection in some areas would
require potable water use, but during later phases, fire protection and irrigation water will be
provided from the irrigation system.
Kettle B would be partially filled and lined with synthetic liners to receive site stormwater runoff
along with Class A effluent from the wastewater treatment plant for irrigation and fire protection.
Kettle C, which would be reconstructed as a new created wetland, would also receive site runoff
if Kettle B reached capacity. The Kettle B irrigation pond would accommodate recycled water
from the wastewater treatment plant and surface runoff water collected from annual
precipitation. After construction of the irrigation pond, reclaimed water would be used for
irrigation of the golf course, percolation from infiltration fields to groundwater for aquifer
recharge, and irrigation within the naturally vegetated areas of the resort for a Fire-Smart
Preservation program. Recycled non-potable water pressure transmission piping system
throughout the resort would be used for firefighting and landscaping irrigation.
Under Alternative 2, the existinq shape of Kettle B would not be reconfigured by mass grading
as would occur under Alternative 1. Under Alternative 1, Kettle B would have been reshaped to
a smaller overall area with a total water volume of 60 million gallons, whereas under Alternative
2, Kettle B would retain much of its current overall shape to have double that capacity at 120
million gallons. This is similar to the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, which would have reconfigured
the kettle to have a 110 million gallon capacity.
Sewer
The Pleasant Harbor site has no existing centralized sewage collection or treatmentinfrastructure.Constructionofanew,private@systemandwastewater
treatment plant would be required to serve the development proposed under be*h=1thql
Alternatives 1 anC-or 2.; The collection svstem would consist ofas-urelles-a new gravity sewer
system and/or individual building sewer pump station and force mains connected to the gravity
sewer system. An on-site wastewater treatment plant is proposed capable of producing Class A
reclaimed water for irrigation and fire protection. The plant would be designed to treat 280r0OO
? gallons per day. The proiected volume of sewaoe to be qenerated by Alternative 1 or
Alternative 2 would be the same.
Construction lmpacts
The new sewer distribution system would be constructed within easements located under or
adjacent to roadways or across golf course fairways for efficient conveyance. The existing
septic and pump tanks and subsurface drainfields would be decommissioned in place or
removed. Construction activities related to installation of the collection and conveyance system
may include temporary disruptions in service to some customers; noise and dust during the
construction phase; and construction-related traffic to deliver pipe and other materials to the
construction sites (see Appendix Q for details).
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Note: Do noise and dust durino construction and construction-related traffic need to be
addressed in Mitioation Measures section. For example. approximatelv how manv
construction-related trips. tvoes of vehicles. duration, to occur in ohases or one time?
Construction of a-!he gravity_portions of the collection system would likely have a longer
duration than construction of a-!he pump station and forcemain oortions of the system because
gravity sewers are deeper than forcemains. Deeper pipelines require longer excavation and
backfill periods of time and also are more likely to encounter difficult construction conditions
including large glacially deposited rocks.
Construction of the wastewater treatment plant would begin as Phase 1 of the project and
would be completed prior to occupancy of any proposed building within the project (see
Chapter 2 for more information on phasing). NOTE: Do we need to add information about
the phased implementation of the treatment plant prior to full buildout?
Operational lmpacts
As noted above, in order to serve the development proposed under s[heI Alternativee 1 an*ct
2, a new wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant would be built to
convey and treat sewage on the site. The collection system would include four pump stations
and the treatment plant would have the capacity to treat e80p0+[gallons of wastewater per
day to meet the State of Washington requirements for a Class A Reclaimed Water Permit.
Wastewater flow and loading projections were based on the projected build-out population.
The per capita loading projections are inclusive of residential, commercial, and public facility
land uses, and are based on 175 gpd per ERU, until lower wastewater flows of approximately
75 gpd/ERU can be verified through the proposed use of very low flow fixtures and water
conservation measures.
The wastewater treatment plant would be located in the northwest corner of the site, and would
utilize a nutrient removal activated sludge process with clarifiers and filtration to produce Class
A effluent. Effluent use during initial phases of development would include sprinkler irrigation in
the native plant nursery and subsurface drainfields in the west area of the site until Kettle B is
converted to a retention pond.
Operation of the new wastewater collection system, conveyance system, and treatment plant
on the site as proposed could result in transportation impacts for waste sludge from the site to
a processing facility, fuel for standby generators, and chemicals for the treatment processes.
Waste sludge would be hauled by tanker trucks along US Highway 101 to the treatment facility
near Shelton. Fuel and chemicals would be hauled to the site. Operation of a new wastewater
treatment plant on the site would also result in increased noise levels, release of odors, and
energy consumption (see Appendix Q for greater detail).
Creation of a multi-purpose utility district is proposed to own, operate, and maintain the new
wastewater treatment and conveyance systems. System user fees would be paid to the district
to cover the ongoing costs of the system. Those costs would be expected to increase over
time concurrent with the costs of supplies and labor. Note: ls it advisable to include
approximate costs to inform the Board of County Commissioners and prospective purchasers?
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Telecommunications
Centurylink would continue to serve the site for telephone and DSL internet service, with
extensions from existing lines.
Solid Waste
Under the-either Alternatives 1 aa*or .2, the amount of solid waste generated from uses on the
Pleasant Harbor site would substantially increase as compared to existing conditions where-
under the site is largely unused. For purposes of this EIS analysis, it is assumed that the 890
residential units could generate up to approximately 2.72 mrllion tons of solid waste per year;
and that commercial/retail uses would generate approximately _ tons of solid waste per year.
This is based on the assumption that each residential unit would be occupied by two persons,
with each person generating 4.2 pounds of solid waste per day (County LOS standard). This is
a very conservative assumption, as occupancy of the Pleasant Harbor Resort is anticipated to
fluctuate seasonally, with highest occupancy in the summer (85%). lt is assumed that _
would pick up solid waste and that a composting and recycling program would be utilized to help
reduce the solid waste stream. PIease confirm the solid waste generation assumption, or
have solid waste calculations been made?
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. No new water distribution system would be built. Portions of
the existing water distribution would need to be repaired and replaced to return it to an
operational condition for the campground use. The existing wastewater collection, treatment
and discharge system would remain as described under existing conditions. (Question: What
would become of the Water Rioht that has been acquired for the development if the No Action
Alternative were selected over either of the build alternatives?)
3.{6-3 llitigation Measures
2007 Ers
Mitisation Measures Completed
Any project approval for the resort shall contain a condition that the applicant
demonstrates entitlement to sufficient water rights to serve the approved phase from
WDOE (water rights, transfer, and/or rainwater harvesting rights and use conditions)
prior to preliminary plat approval and construction of any facilities on the property.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
Any project approval for the golf course area will require construction and operation
permits for a wastewater treatment system for the project by WDOE and an operational
plan in place as a condition of final plat approval and construction of any structures for
occupancy or residency.
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Any project approval for the Maritime Village remodel and upgrade shall include a
demonstration that existing facilities can adequately serve the remodel areas. No
additional residential units would be approved until the sewer system is installed and
operating. (Question: Does the "Maritime Villaqe remodel and uporade" refer to resort
improvements not covered by the existing ndino Site Plan? lf not. this work is outside
the scope of the SEIS. isn't it?)
BoGG Gonditions
The following mitigation measures identified by the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) are applicable to Alternatives 1 an4qr 2.
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Construction
63 (m) No deforestation or grading will be permitted prior to establishing adequate water
rights and an adequate water supply.
63 (n) Approval of a Class A Water System by the Washington Department of Health,
and approval of a Water Rights Certificate by the Department of Ecology shall be
required prior to applying for any Jefferson County permits for plats or any new
development.
63 (0) Detailed review is needed at the project-level SEPA analysis to ensure that water
quantity and water quality issues are addressed. The estimated potable water use is
based on a daily residential demand used to establish the Equivalent Residential Units
(ERU) for the development using a standard ot 175 gallons per day (gpd). The goal of
the development is 70 gpd. All calculations for water use at any stage shall be based on
the standard of 175 gpd.
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ln addition to the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions,
the following mitigation measures would apply:
Mitioation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Construction
Water
All proposed water system improvements would be designed and constructed in
compliance with applicable local and State regulations, including: Jefferson County,
Washington State Department of Health, Jefferson County Fire District No. 4.
Actual domestic water service requirements will be determined at the time of specific
land use applications, based on population projections, and fixture counts. The fire flow
requirements will be based on number of hydrants, building types and sprinkler usage.
Water meters will be installed at each building or at another connection point using water
and pipe/meter sizes to be determined on the basis of domestic fire flow volumes and
fire flow needs. Fire flow will be provided by the project irrigation/fire flow system
following completions and filling of the inigation pond in Kettle B.
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The district would notify existing customers in advance of potential temporary disruptions
to service during new water main construction.
Over the course of the projected 1O-year development of Pleasant Harbor Marina and
Golf Resort and the extension of fiber optic cabling throughout the project, it may be
possible that technologies could be implemented to more closely monitor the infiltration
of re-use water and stormwater runoff and better control distribution of these resources.
Note: Mitioation Measures have not addressed all construction impacts identified above
(paoe 4).
Sewer
The Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort would comply with all applicable
wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse criteria set forth by the multi-purpose utility
district, County, and State in permit conditions.
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(paqe 6).
3.{6-4 SignificantUnavoidableAdverselmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site would result in increased demand for utilities. With
implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts
would be anticipated.
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3.17 Public Services
This section of the SDEIS describes existing fire, police, school and healthcare services, and
evaluates how each of the alternatives would affect these public services.
3.17.1 FIRE and EMERGENGY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
3.17.1-1 AffectedEnvironment
2007 Ets
The 2007 EIS noted that the Pleasant Harbor site is located within Jefferson County Fire
Protection District #4, which provides both fire protection and EMS. District #4 serves
approximately 131 square miles and operates out of three fire stations, located as detailed
below.
o Fire Station 41 - Headquarters - 272 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon WAo Fire Station 42 - Duckabush Fire Station - 51 Shorewood Drive, Brinnon, WA. Fire Station 43 - Maury Anderson Station -341 Beemill Road, Brinnon, WA
Station 42, located approximately within a mile of the site (to the west), is the closest station to
Pleasant Harbor. The EIS stated that on average, EMS calls accounted for approximately two-
thirds of the annual call volume, and that call volumes in the Brinnon/Black Point area increase
significantly in the summer, when more people are in the area to stay at their summer homes,
take extended vacations on local properties, and visit State parks and other recreation
amenities.
The 2007 EIS noted that District #4 crews must bring their own water when responding to a fire
anywhere in the district, which results in a limited water supply for fighting fires, and potential
fire truck maneuverability and access issues on narrow, steep roads. Also, the existing
Pleasant Harbor Marina complex was noted to pose a particular challenge for District #4
firefighters because of the narrow, steep access road.
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The existing status of fire service providers has generally remained similar to that presented in
the 2007 EIS (see 2007 FEIS Section 3.5 for a description of the existing status of these
services). Updated fire and EMS call information is provided in below Table 3.17-1 for Fire
District #4. As shown, calls for service have declined since 2010, and the majority of calls
continue to be for EMS.
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Table 3.17-1
FIRE DISTRICT #4 - FIRE AND EMS CALLS 2008.2012
EMS Calls Fire/Rescue
Calls
Total Calls
2008 146 82 228
2009 171 93 264
2010 146 103 249
2011 155 65 220
2012 44 29 73
Source; B ri n n o n F i re D epa rtm e nt: hltp l/ b ri n n o nf i re. o rg/.
The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan (Capital Facilities Element) identifies a goal of
having 1.25lire units and 0.5 EMS units in service per 1 ,000 population.
3.17.1-2 lmpacts
New development on the Pleasant Harbor site would result in a new resort community with
residential, commercial and golf course uses, along with associated increases in population and
employment on the site. lncreases in on-site population and employment would create related
increases in demand for fire and EMS services. Development of the Pleasant Harbor site would
occur gradually over the assumed 10-year buildout period.
2007 Ers
The 2007 EIS noted that development of the Master Plan would add an additional 80 permanent
residential units to the community and 52 staff apartments. The resort development's winter or
permanent population was projected to increase by 200 to 300 people, which would translate
into a few additional calls for service, but was determined to be well within the capacity of the
existing facilities and services and anticipated growth. During the summer, a resort population
of 1,500 to 2,000 people was anticipated to strain existing personnel and services and
equipment. Accordingly, the 2007 EIS identified measures (outlined in Section 3.17.14, below)
to mitigate impacts to fire and EMS services.
sEts
Compared to the 2007 ElS, impacts to fire and EMS services under silheI SDEIS Alternatives 1
@2 would be similar to those identified for the 2007 EIS Proposed Action. The 2007 EIS
Proposed Action included a golf course and resort with 890 residential units and approximately
79,000 square feet of commercial uses located on the Black Point campground and the upland
portion of the marina area. Under either Alternative 1 or Alternative 2@, the
number of total residential units remains the same (and consequently the number of people on
the site potentially creating service demands would be anticipated to be similar), but the overall
square footage of commercial uses has been reduced to from 73,000 sq. ft. under the 2007 EIS
to @ square feet_in Alternativ . As well, the site acreage has been
reduced to 231 acres as compared to 256 acres under the 2007 ElS, with the elimination of the
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existing Pleasant Harbor Marina from the site area.1 ln general, new development under s!!he1
SEIS Alternatives 1 aa*or.2 would result in associated increases in permanent residents, resort
visitors (both day and overnight) and employees on the site, which would result in related
increases in demand for fire and EMS services. As noted for the 2007 ElS, demand for services
would likely be greatest in the summer, when the resort would be anticipated to be operating at
a fuller capacity, with at least 85 percent occupancy.
Construction lmpacts
During the development and construction process for the Pleasant Harbor site under eilhe1
Alternatives 1 afl+or 2, Jefferson County Fire District No. 4 would be involved in the review and
inspection of permit applications for new development infrastructure on the site. The District
would also conduct final on-site inspections for new development to ensure that construction
complies with applicable fire safety standards. Fire Department service calls related to
inspection of specific construction projects onsite and to respond to potential construction-
related accidents and injuries would increase as a result of new development and construction.
Site preparation and construction of new infrastructure and buildings could also increase the risk
of a medical emergency or accidental fire.
Operational lmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under silhe1 Alternativee 1 an*ql2 would occur
gradually over the assumed 1O-year buildout of the site and associated demands on fire and
EMS services would increase incrementally over that time period. Under eilheI Alternatives 1 or#\890 residential units would be provided onsite, including 560 short term tourist residential
units and 278 long term units. The 278 permanent units, plus 52 units for staff housing could
result in a permanent onsite population of 660 (including 104 employees). As well, additional
visitors, both overnight and day trip, would be on the site, adding to general activity levels. New
development under silheg Alternatives 1 an+or 2 would, therefore, result in an increase in on-
site residents, visitors and employees as compared to existing conditions. lt is anticipated that
the increased on-site population (both permanent and temporary) would result in an increase in
the number of calls for fire and emergency medical service from the Pleasant Harbor site;
demand for services would likely be greatest in the summer, when the resort would be
anticipated to be operating at peak capacity. Based on historic calls for service over the last five
years (see Table 3.17-1), it would be expected that the majority of the calls generated from new
development on the Pleasant Harbor site would be EMS calls.
As noted previously, Jefferson County's goal for Brinnon is to maintain 1.25 fire units and 0.5
EMS units per 1,000 population. Accordingly, 0.83 fire units and 0.33 EMS units could be
required for the permanent site population of 660 residents and employees. An MOU is being
negotiated with the Brinnon Fire Department to address potential impacts resulting from
increased demand for services. The MOU currently states that the Resort shall provide to the
Department the sum of $10,000.00 per quarter commencing 45 days before the anticipated start
of construction or demolition in order to offset the cost of providing EMS and fire responses
during the construction time period. This amount will continue until the increase in Property
Value Assessment is reflected in the Resort's tax payments and the Resort has paid their
property taxes for the year of the increase. Such financial contributions would be expected to
1 Structures within the existing Pleasant Harbor Marina would be renovated or replaced, as a separate action within
the existing Binding Site Plan permit. This project under the existing BSP does not require additional SEPA review
and is not evaluated in the SDEIS.
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help offset potential increases in calls for service as related to the new Pleasant Harbor resort
development.
Proposed new development under silhel Alternatives 1 and-or 2 would be constructed in
compliance with applicable codes, including the Uniform Fire Code and the lnternational
Building Code, as adopted by the Jefferson County Code. Adequate fire flow to serve the
proposed development would be provided as required by these codes (see Section 3.16,
Utilities). Specific requirements regarding emergency access to structures would also be
adhered to, as required by the Fire Code.
3.17.1-3 Mitigation Meaguree
2007 Els
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durins Construction
Any preliminary plat for the development of a portion of the resort shall require the following
Ensure the onsite water system will provide for adequate sustainable fire flowa
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All resort buildings to include internal sprinkler systems with FDC connections
lncorporate Firewise site design standards in the layout of the proposed resort, as
appropriate and approved by the local fire authority.
All subsurface parking will have to provide fire systems, including air handling, water,
and emergency access and egress.
lnstall hydrants, two portable fire pumps with hoses and related fire suppression
equipment at the marina and maintenance area as approved by the local fire authority.
Develop an "emergency action plan" with the Fire District in conjunction with
predevelopment, development, and operation to assure clear lines of responsibility and
response in the event of any incident requiring emergency response.
Any development of the existing marina complex as part of an MPR shall include
improving emergency vehicle access to this portion of the resort.
Through a memorandum of agreement with District #4, provide the equipment necessary
to mount rescue and fire fighting operations on any structure over 18 feet from ground
level, including but not limited to the Condotel/Conference Center Building.
Enter into an "action plan" with the local fire authority at Districltt4 to assure coordinated
control of additional services necessary to achieve an adequate level of service to the
resort.
Provide a back-up electrical power supply to the resort to ensure continued operation of
emergency systems and water supply during any outage.
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Comply with the provisions of a memorandum of agreement with local service providers
to address service equipment and personnel needs created by the resort, taking into
consideration increased tax revenues from the resort activity.
Enter into a memorandum of understanding with the local fire authority to address the
following issues:
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"Emergency action plan" for predevelopment and operational service for each phase
of development
Provide necessary facilities to mount rescue and fire fighting operations in all phases
of the resort
"Action plan" for coordinated control and additional services
BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
63(c) The project developer will be required to negotiate memoranda of understanding
(MOU) or memoranda of agreement (MOA) to provide needed support for the Brinnon
school, fire district, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), housing, police, public health,
parks and recreation, and transit prior to approval of the development agreement, Such
agreements will be encouraged specifically between the developer and the Pleasant
Tides Yacht Club, and with the Slip owner's Association regarding marina use, costs,
dock access, loading and unloading, and parking.
o See Appendix R for the draft MOU between the Applicant and the Jefferson
County Fire District #4, DBA Brinnon Fire Department.
sEts
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and compliance with the BoCC
conditions, no additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.17.1-4 Sion ifica ntU ble Adverse lmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under eilhe1 Alternatives 1 an+el_2 would result in
increased demand for fire and EMS services from new uses and population. With
implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts
would be anticipated.
3.17.2 POLTGE SERVTCES
3.17.2-1 AffectedEnvironment
2007 Ets
The 2007 EIS noted that police protection to the site is provided by the Jefferson County
Sheriffs Office, which serves all of the unincorporated areas in the County. The Sheriff's Office
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is located at the Justice Center in Port Hadlock and also maintains an office at the Courthouse
in Port Townsend, a substation in Clearwater, and an annex in Quilcene. The Brinnon/Black
Point area is in the Sheriff's Patrol District 35. The 2007 EIS noted that deputies were
dispatched to the Brinnon/Black Point area from the Justice Center in Port Hadlock or the
Quilcene annex. The 2007 EIS noted that calls in the 55 District primarily related to traffic
violations, DUI arrests and burglaries.
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The existing status of police service providers (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office) has generally
remained similar to that presented in the 2007 EIS (see FEIS Section 3.5 for a description of the
existing status of these services), except that the Quilcene sub-station has been closed due to
budget cuts.
The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan (Capital Facilities Element) identifies a proposed
Level of Service (LOS) of 244.5 sq. ft. of dedicated sheriff administrative space per 1,000
population. The Capital Facilities Element states that the proposed LOS would not require any
additional space by the end of the planning period (2010), and no capacity projects are required.
3.17.2-2 lmpacts
New development on the Pleasant Harbor site would result in a new resort community with
residential, commercial and golf course uses, along with associated increases in population and
employment on the site. lncreases in on-site population and employment would create related
increases in demand for police services. Development of the Pleasant Harbor site would occur
gradually over the assumed 10-year buildout period.
2007 Ers
The 2007 EIS noted that the population on-site would increase as a result of the Proposed
Action, and similar to fire and EMS, associated increases in the need for police services would
be generated. The resort is located at the southern end of the County and coordination to
address the need for additional services was determined to be important. lt was determined that
police staffing and facilities would be adequate to serve the increase in site population
anticipated under the Proposed Action.
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Compared to the 2007 ElS, impacts to police services under silheg SDEIS Alternativee 1 an49l
2 would be similar to those identified for the 2007 EIS Proposed Action. The 2007 EIS
Proposed Action included a golf course and resort with 890 residential units and approximately
79,000 sq. ft. of commercial uses located on the Black Point campground and the upland
portion of the marina area. Under the current proposal, the number of total residential units
remains the same, although the overall square footage of commercial uses has been reduced
from73,000sq.ftunderthe2007ElSto@squarefeet-forA.!!ernatjve2.ln
general, new development under silheg SDEIS Alternatives 1 anC-et_2 would result in
associated increases in permanent residents, resort visitors (both day and overnight) and
employees on the site, which could result in related increases in demand for police services. As
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noted for the 2007 ElS, demand for services would likely be greatest in the summer, when the
resort would be anticipated to be operating at full capacity.
3,17,2-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ets
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Gonstruction
a Project Level: Permit approval for both the marina and the golf resort shall address
security-related issues, and shall include specific mitigation which may include:
Controlled access at the entry and exit points of the resort and docks. Onsite security
and surveillance systems for the protection of resort guests, residents, and property
coordinated with local service providers to assure appropriate communication and
control systems are in place.
Community level: Explore the use of a development agreement or other assurance to
provide a mechanism for the County to provide some public safety funding to the
Brinnon area from the revenues received from the resort to assure that the funds will not
be diverted to the more populous north county.
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Construction
Construction activities associated with the Pleasant Harbor Go/f Resorf could result in an
increased demand for police services during the 10-year construction period. Service calls
could increase during construction due to trespassing, construction site theft, vandalism and
traffic incidents due to construction traffic. The construction site would be secured to prevent
trespassing, vandalism and to avoid accidents involving the public. As well, the Resort's
existing security staff and security systems would be maintained and increased as needed.
With the implementation of these measures, overall construction impacts on police services
would be short-term and would not be substantial. Existing staffing and equipment are
expected to be sufficient to handle increased calls for services associated with construction
activities over the buildout period.
Operation
Potential increases in on-site population and employment associated with new development
under either Alternatives 1 an+or 2 would be incremental and could result in associated
incremental increases in demand for police services. lt is anticipated that annual call volumes to
the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office could increase under be+hg[helAlternatives 1 an4or 2. ln
order to reduce potential impacts to the Jefferson County Sherriff's Office, the Resort would
maintain security staff sufficient to provide twenty four hour a day, seven day a week service to
the site including roving patrol, video systems, intrusion systems and gated entry, as necessary.
Consistent with Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan LOS guidelines, a 500 sq. ft. "public
service room" would be provided on the resort for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Otfice, if the
Sheriff indicates that the space would be useful (see Appendix R). The public service room
would be exclusively for county law enforcement use. With the provision of onsite law
enforcement room and implementation of onsite security measures, significant impacts to the
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office would not be anticipated.
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BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemen slruction
a 63 (c) The project developer will be required to negotiate memoranda of understanding
(MOU) or memoranda of agreement (MOA) to provide needed support for the Brinnon
school, fire district, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), housing, police, public health,
parks and recreation, and transit prior to approval of the development agreement. Such
agreements will be encouraged specifically between the developer and the Pleasant
Tides Yacht Club, and with the Slip owner's Association regarding marina use, costs,
dock access, loading and unloading, and parking.
o See Appendix R for the draft MOU between the Applicant and the Jefferson
County Sheriff.
sEts
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and compliance with the BoCC
conditions, no additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.17.2-4 Sisnificant Unavoidable Adverse I mpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under silhe1 Alternatives 1 aR+gI_2 would result in
increased demand for police services from new uses and population. With implementation of
identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated.
3.17.3 PUBLIC SGHOOLS
3.17.3-'l AffectedEnvironment
2007 Ers
The 2007 EIS noted that the Pleasant Harbor site is located within Brinnon School District #46,
which serves grades K through 8; students of high school age have a choice of schools in
adjacent districts. District enrollment in 2000 totaled 74 students. Enrollment declined to a low
of between 30 and 40 students in 2005, and increased to 56 students in the 2OO5I2OOO school
year, and 49 students in 2006/2007. The Brinonn Subarea Plan identifies a Level of Service
(LOS) standard of 23 students per classroom. With four regular classrooms and two portables,
the school can accommodate up to 138 students based on the established LOS standard. The
EIS noted that Brinnon School district #46 experienced excess capacity from 2000 to 2006.
sEts
School enrollment in the Brinnon School District has declined since publication of the 2007 EIS
Table 3.17-2 details the student population for the years 2008 to 2012.
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Table 3.17-2
BRINNON SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT: 2008-2012
Date Student
Enrollment
2006 56
2007 49
2008 31
2009 29
2010 33
2011 38
2012 35
Source; State of WA Office of
Superintendent of Public
lnstruction
Besides declining enrollment and increased excess capacity, existing school conditions have
generally remained as described in the 2007 ElS.
3.17.3-2 lmpacts
New development on the Pleasant Harbor site would result in a new resort community with
residential, commercial and golf course uses, along with associated increases in population and
employment on the site. lncreases in the permanent on-site population and employment could
result in new students to the area school district. Development of the Pleasant Harbor site
would occur gradually over the assumed 10-year buildout period.
2007 Els
The 2007 EIS concluded that the construction phase of the project would not result in additional
school age children in the area, since the construction crew camp would be temporary quarters,
and most families would be expected to attend school in their home districts. As the permanent
population increased (both staff and permanent residents), some increase in school age
population was anticipated, though minor. While staff increases were noted to be great in the
summer, this staff was anticipated to be primarily single adults or families without children. The
longer term resort families were predicted to be largely over the age of 55, and therefore to have
limited children of school age, particularly K-8. Therefore, the EIS estimated a potential annual
increase of 5 to 10 students in grades K-8, and one to two students in high school. The EIS
stated that specific mitigation agreements with the School were to be addressed as part of the
preliminary plat process for the golf course.
sEts
ln comparison to the 2007 ElS, the specific number of housing units that would be devoted to
permanent residents versus short term visitors has been defined for either SDEIS Alternatives 1
an4or 2.
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Residential development and associated increases in the on-site population under silhel
Alternatives 1 anC-or 2 would generate some additional student enrollment in the Brinnon
School District. lt is assumed that only permanent residents of the site would potentially have
children that could be enrolled in the Brinnon School District, as the rest of the site units would
be occupied by temporary, short-term visitors. Under either Alternatives 1 anC-or 2, 52 staff
housing units and 276 resort units would be reserved for permanent use. The remaining 562
units would be for seasonal/occasional use.
lncreases in on-site population and associated student generation would occur incrementally as
the Pleasant Harbor site develops over the full buildout period and would be accompanied by
subsequent increases in demand for public school services.
For the purposes of this SEIS analysis, potential impacts to public schools were projected for
the development of the Pleasant Harbor site based on the projected population for the site
under_eilhel Alternatives 1 anC-or 2. The 2010 US Census indicates that approximately 6.8
percent of the Brinnon population is school-age children (ages 5 to 19 years), including
approximately 1.4 percent between the ages of 5 and 9 years old (elementary school),
approximately 2.3 percent between the ages of 10 and 14 years old (middle school/junior high),
and 3.1 percent between the ages of 15 to 19 years (high school). This percentage was used in
conjunction with the projected permanent population for the Pleasant Harbor site to estimate the
potential number of students that could be generated from permanent onsite residential
development under either Alternatives 1 or*d-2. Table 3.17-3 summarizes the potential
students that could be generated from development of the Pleasant Harbor site at buildout.
Table 3.17-3
PLEASANTHARBoR,-=rtrlHil=r?3t'ff -'cENERArroN
Potential
Permanent
Site
Population
Grades K{
Studentsl
High School
Students3
Total
Students
Alternatives 1 & 2 660 24 20 44
Source.' 2010 US Census and EA Engineering, 2013.
1 Approximately 3.7 percent of the total population (2010 US Census)
2 Approximately 3.1 percent of the total population (2010 US Census)
As noted previously, the Brinnon School District only accommodates students in grades K-8.
Based on existing school capacity and current enrollment data (see Table 3.17-2), the Brinnon
School District currently has excess capacity that could accommodate an additional 24 students
in grades K-8. Development under either Alternatives 1 aad-qt '2 also includes execution of a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Brinnon School District that would contribute to
exploring ways to increase revenue to the District's budget. lmplementation of this MOA would
help to offset any potential impacts resulting from increased student population as a result of
resort development. lt should also be noted that the student generation estimate presented in
Table 3.17-l is very conservative, because permanent housing associated with the resort is
likely to be marketed to an older/retirement age demographic - an age cohort__In'terestilg
choice of words for the averaqe reader) with minimal potential to generate K-12 students.
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3.14-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ers
Estimates for planning purposes are that the project will increase the Brinnon School
District by 5-10 students and the adjacent districtfor high school by 1-2 students in any
given year. Specific mitigation agreements with the School will be addressed as part of
the preliminary plat process for the golf course.
BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be !mplemented Prior to and During Construction
63 (c) The project developer will be required to negotiate memoranda of understanding
(MOU) or memoranda of agreement (MOA) to provide needed support for the Brinnon
school, fire district, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), housing, police, public health,
parks and recreation, and transit prior to approval of the development agreement. Such
agreements will be encouraged specifically between the developer and the Pleasant
Tides Yacht Club, and with the Slip owner's Association regarding marina use, costs,
dock access, loading and unloading, and parking.
o See Appendix R for the draft MOU between the Applicant and Brinnon School
District #46.
SEIS
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and compliance with the BoCC
conditions, no additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.17.3-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
Development and occupancy of the Pleasant Harbor site under silhe1 Alternativee 1 and-or 2
would result in new students to the area school district. With implementation of identified
mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated.
3,17.4 HEALTH SERVICES
3.17.4-1 AffectedEnvironment
2007 Ets
The 2007 EIS noted that the Brinnon Black Point area does not currently have a medical facility.
The area is served by Jefferson General Hospital in Port Townsend and Mason General
Hospital in Shelton. A medical clinic was also established in Quilcene, supported by Jefferson
General Hospital.
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sEts
Health care service conditions have generally remained the same as described in the 2007 ElS.
3.17.4-2 lmpacts
2007 Els
The 2007 EIS noted that the proposal included 500+ sq. ft. of clinic space in the development of
the Maritime Village for a certified nurse and/or a general practitioner. Selected staff would also
be provided with basic emergency medical training.
SEIS
Compared to the 2007 ElS, impacts to health care services under either SDEIS Alternativee 1
an+or 2 would likely be similar to those identified for the 2007 EIS Proposed Action in that the
same number of residential units are proposed (890), which would likely result in similar
numbers of people on-site. However, the number of units devoted to a permanent residential
population has been specified for the SDEIS, and the permanent population would be likely to
make more regular use of health care services in the vicinity.
!n general, new development under either SEIS Alternativee 1 af,+gl_2 would result in
associated increases in permanent residents, resort visitors (both day and overnight) and
employees on the site, which could result in related increases in demand for health care
services. lt is anticipated that health care service needs would primarily be related to accidental
injury or unanticipated illness. However, permanent residents of the site, as well as employees,
would also have basic and specialty health care needs which would require doctor visits. ln
order to provide health care services in proximity to site residents and visitors, as well as to
reduce the increased demand on Jefferson Healthcare, approximately 500 sq. ft. of clinic space
would be provided on site for a certified nurse and/or general practitioner that would be staffed
and equipped by Pleasant Harbor resort. ln addition, select resort staff would receive training to
the level of first responder with ongoing training in CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration and First
Aid. With the implementation of these measures, significant impacts to health care services
would not be anticipated.
3.17.4-3 Mitiqation Measures
2007 Ers
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and During Gonstruction
Project-specific mitigation shall be addressed in the public services memorandum of
understanding (MOU), which shall address reasonable site needs and the means of
providing and paying for services. The MOU shall be in place prior to issuance of
building permits for development of resort facilities.
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o See Appendix R for the draft MOU between the Applicant and Jefferson
HealthCare.
BoGG Gonditions
Mitiqation Measures to be lmplemented Prior to and Durinq Construction
63 (c) The project developer will be required to negotiate memoranda of understanding
(MOU) or memoranda of agreement (MOA) to provide needed support for the Brinnon
school, fire district, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), housing, police, public health,
parks and recreation, and transit prior to approval of the development agreement. Such
agreements will be encouraged specifically between the developer and the Pleasant
Tides Yacht Club, and with the Slip owner's Association regarding marina use, costs,
dock access, loading and unloading, and parking.
o See Appendix R for the draft MOU between the Applicant and Jefferson
HealthCare.
sErs
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and compliance with the BoCC
conditions, no additional mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.17.4-4 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
Development of the Pleasant Harbor site under gilhelAlternatives 1 anC-or 2 would result in
increased demand for health care services from new uses and population. With implementation
of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be
anticipated.
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3.18 FISCAL ANALYSIS
A fiscal and economic analysis is not required to be nor traditionally included within the scope of
an ElS. The scope of this SEIS, however, does include a fiscal analysis. The fiscal analysis of
the SEIS includes the tax revenue that the proposed project would generate as well as the
economic impact to the community and region. The Summary of Pleasant Harbor lmpacts: Job
Creation and Value Added to National Economy.-Wlgne, '!p'1;2. (Appendix S) and
Economic lmpact of Developing the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resod April 2012
(Appendix S) form the basis for this section.
3.'18-'l Affected Environment
2007 Ets
A fiscal analysis was not included in the 2007 EIS
sErs
Existing employment data is included in Section 3.11.1, Employment and Housing, of this
SEIS.
3.18-2 lmpacts
2007 Els
A fiscal analysis was not included in the 2007 EIS
SEIS
The Job Creation and Value Added to the National Economy study (Appendix S) provides an
analysis of the economic impact of the Pleasant Harbor Project on the region. The impacts were
calculated through a combination of primary and secondary data sources applied to economic
modeling methods, including IMPLAN input-output software and specific spreadsheet models
developed by Edwards Economics, LLC. The study assumed a7-year buildout period.
Residential/resort developments like the Pleasant Harbor proposal have significant economic
impact through construction expenditures, tax generation, and "spillover" effects. The Pleasant
Harbor project would also attract tourism dollars from outside the region in addition to the new
residents added to the area.
The economic impacts of the Pleasant Harbor proposal can be loosely divided into the
immediate area of the development (the regional economy) and the expenditure-impacts on the
national economy. A measure of the spillover benefits on the immediate area include increased
total household income (from a combination of more households and more earning power),
which hleads to more sales for businesses in nearby areas. At the regional economic level,
there are multiplier effects of spending on the project itself, consumer expenditures within the
local economy, and subsequent tax generation from both. Spending on construction of housing,
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for example, leads to income for construction firms, their suppliers and their employees, who, in
turn, spend the majority of their income within the region.
Employment
According to the (C€te?June. 2012) study, the most conservative method to measure the
economic impact of the Pleasant Harbor project is to focus on the economic impact of
construction and new permanent job creation as a result of the proposal. Over the buildout of
the Pleasant Harbor project, the total employment, including direct, indirect, and induced
employment, would be approximately 6,000 jobs. The direct annual employment from
construction would be 275 jobs, and the direct annual permanent employment would be 185
jobs. The total employee compensation (direct, indirect, induced) from construction would be
approximately $2S+ million. The 2012 Economic lmpact Study (Appendix S) provides a detailed
breakdown of employment and output by project phase.
Tax Revenue
The tax impacts of the proposed project would occur mainly in the form of property and sales
tax. The total annual property tax of the Pleasant Harbor resort projects (assuming $305 million
assessment) is approximately $3.05 million dollars. The annual sales tax impact would be
approximately $ZO million (2010 dollars), assuming the assessment upon completion is $300
million. The majority of the impact would be a result of construction expenditures and associated
payroll spending. Direct commerce for the resort would be approximately $94 million annually.
The new golf course at Pleasant Harbor should expect approximately 55,000 rounds per year at
$60 per round, producing $3.3 million annually in green fees and $429,000 in sales tax. New
residents moving into the atea, based on new housing availability, would generate
approximately $4,884 each per year in sales tax collection.
lndirect business taxes would also occur during construction and employment. The total indirect
business tax from construction is estimated at approximately $25.4 million dollars.
Totalcommerce
Based on data from the applicant, with multiplier effects, the total direct commerce from the
proposed project at completion would be $94,073,312 million annually. The proposed
development would increase the visitor numbers through golf, new marina operations, and
retail, and would increase the retail capture rate for Jefferson County from visitors on the water.
Using the IMPLAN Regional Purchasing Coefficient, Jefferson County would capture
approximately $20.8 million of the total.
No Action Alternative
Under the No Action Alternative, it is presumed that the site would not be further developed at
this time. Campground use of the Black Point Peninsula property could resume under the
existing Conditional Use permit. The economic climate would generally remain as described
under existing conditions.
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3.{ 8-3 Mitigation Measures
2007 Ets
As noted previously, economic impacts were not evaluated in the 2007 ElS. No economic/fiscal
mitigation measures were proposed in the 2007 ElS.
BoGG Gonditions
No BoCC conditions specifically relating to fiscal or economic impacts were proposed.
Conditions relating to employment are located in Section 3.1 1 of this SEIS.
sEts
With the implementation of the 2007 EIS mitigation measures and the BoCC conditions
associated with employment (Section 3.11.3, Employment and Housing), no additional
mitigation measures would be necessary.
3.184 Significant Unavoidable Adverse lmpacts
With implementation of identified mitigation measures, no significant unavoidable adverse
impacts would be anticipated.
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3.{9 BoGG Gonditions
This section of the SEIS provides a background of the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioner (BoCC) conditions placed on the MPR proposal as presented in the 2007 ElS, as
well as the status of compliance with each of the BoCC conditions. Since publication of the
2007 ElS, the applicant (Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort LLP) has revised the master
plan to address the 30 conditions placed on the BMPR Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the
BoCC and to comply with the new Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) buffer of 150 feet from
the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM).
This section also includes a programmatic review of the consistency of the proposal with the
preliminary zoning regulations for the Brinnon MPR and the preliminary development agreement
for the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort.
BoGG Gonditions Background
The Statesman Group of Companies (Statesman) applied to Jefferson County for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment in 2006 for a Master Planned Resort (MPR) designation in the
Brinnon subarea. This application was processed with the County's 2007 docket of annual
Comprehensive Plan amendments. ln September 2007, Jefferson County completed a
programmatic-level EIS that addressed the probable significant adverse impacts that could
occur as a result of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and MPR approval for the
proposed Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort project. The MPR proposal represented a
change in land use for the project site, from rural to urban, and proposed 890 units of housing,
an 18-hole golf course, and commercial space along the marina and at the golf course.
ln 2008, the Jefferson County BoCC conditioned the approval of the Pleasant Harbor Master
Planned Resort (BMPR) Comprehensive Plan Amendment with 30 conditions, as well as
requiring project-level review of the BMPR proposal (including environmental review of the
proposed Zoning Code amendments and draft Development Agreement required to implement
the proposal). Accordingly, this Supplemental Draft Environmental lmpact Statement (SDEIS)
prepared under Chapter 43.21C RCW provides project-level environmental review to
supplement programmatic environmental review completed with the 2007 ElS.
The project proposal as reflected in this SEIS has been modified in a number of ways since the
2007 EIS in order to respond to and comply with the BoCC conditions. The 2007 EIS Proposed
Action included a master plan for a golf course resort on the Black Point campground and the
marina area. Since 2008, the applicant has revised the master plan to address the 30 conditions
placed on the BMPR Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the BoCC and to comply with the
new SMP buffer of 150 feet. The SEIS Alternatives have been drafted to conform to the
conditions and the SMP buffer, and reduce the potential for environmental impacts associated
with the proposed Master Plan. While get+eithelAlternative 1 an+or Alternative 2 include a
golf course and the same total number of residential units as the 2007 EIS Proposed Action, the
distribution of the units are more consolidated under the SEIS Alternatives in order to reduce the
amount of impervious area. The layout of the golf course in Alternative 2 is also revised to
reduce the amount of cut and fill necessary, preserve more natural vegetation, and more closely
follow the existing topography.
As well, relocates the proposed
Maritime Village out of the shoreline management area to a new location near U.S. Hwy 101.
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Redevelopment of the marina area is permitted under an existing Binding Site Plan (BSP) which
allows for re-modeling or completion of previously approved structures within the ex{strng-lhejl
building footprints. As a result, a portion of the Maritime Village is no longer included as a part of
the site and the overall site area analyzed in this SEIS is less than that analyzed in the 2007
EIS.
Gompliance with BoGG Gonditions
Table 3.19-1, below, outlines all thirty BoCC conditions and explains howthese have been met,
or are proposed to be met, by the Applicant. Several of these conditions that have yet to be
finalized or would be addressed in the Development Agreement between the County and the
Applicant.
Table 3.19-1
BoCC CONDITIONS
BoCC #Description Notes Status
a Any analysis of environmental
impacts is to be based on
science and data pertinent to
the Brinnon site. This includes
rainfall projections, runoff
projections, and potential
impacts on Hood Canal.
The analysis of environmental
impacts contained in the SEIS is
based on site specific data,
including rainfall projections,
runoff projections and potential
impacts to Hood Canal. See
SDEIS Section 3.2, Water
Resources, and Appendix F for
more information.
Fulfilled
b All applications will be given
an automatic SEPA threshold
determination of
Determination of Sig nificance
(DS) at the project level
except where the SEPA-
responsible official determines
that the application results in
only minor construction.
The proposal was given a
Determination of Significance on
October 14,2009, and this
project-level Supplemental EIS
was prepared.
Fulfilled
c The project developer will be
required to negotiate
memoranda of understanding
(MOU) or memoranda of
agreement (MOA) to provide
needed support for the
Brinnon school, fire district,
Emergency Medical Services
(EMS), housing, police, public
health, parks and recreation,
and transit prior to approval of
the development ag reement.
Such agreements will be
MOU's have been negotiated with
Brinnon School District #46,
Jefferson County Fire Protection
District #4,
Jefferson County Sherriffs Office,
Jefferson Transit, Jefferson
Healthcare, and Jefferson County
(housing). No MOU has been
negotiated for parks and
recreation; however, public
amenities are proposed within the
development (see Conditions 63d
below). The MOU's have yet to
Partially fulfilled
Draft MOU's
have been
negotiated, but
need to be
signed by the
Applicant.
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BoGG #Description Notes Status
encouraged specifically
between the developer
and the Pleasant Tides Yacht
Club, and with the Slip
owne/s Association regarding
marina use, costs, dock
access, loading and
unloading, and parking.
be signed by the Applicant.
The marina area has been
removed from the SEIS site
boundary, as this area is now
subject to an existing Binding Site
Plan, which does not require
additional environmental review.
As the upland marina area is no
longer a part of the proposal, no
agreements have been negotiated
with the Pleasant Tides Yacht
Club or the Slip owner's
Association.
d A list of required amenities
shall be in the development
agreement along with
conditions for public access
A list of amenities that would be
provided as part of the proposal is
summarized in Chapter 2 of this
SEIS, with a detailed list in
Appendix T. Public access
conditions shall be included in the
Development Agreement between
the Applicant and the County.
Will be
addressed in the
Development
Agreement
e Statesman shall advertise and
give written notice at libraries
and post offices in East
Jefferson County and recruit
locally to fill opportunities for
contracting and employment,
and will prefer local applicants
provided they are qualified,
available, and competitive in
terms of pricing.
This condition shall be negotiated
in the Development Agreement
between the Applicant and the
County.
Will be
addressed in the
Development
Agreement
f Statesman will prioritize the
sourcing of construction
materials from within
Jefferson County.
This condition shall be negotiated
in the Development Agreement
between the Applicant and the
County.
Will be
addressed in the
Development
Agreement
g The developer shall
commission a study of the
number of jobs expected to be
created as a direct or indirect
result of the MPR that earn
80% or less of the Brinnon
area average median income
(AMl). The developer shall
provide affordable housing
(e.9., no more than 30o/o of
A study on the number of jobs
expected to be created as a result
of the MPR was completed:
Summary of Pleasant Harbor
lmpacts: Job Creation and Value
Added to National Economy
(date?). The report is included in
this SEIS as Appendix N.
Of the 890 housing units
proposed as part of the project, 52
Partially fulfilled
The study did
not include the
salary level of
the proposed
jobs. The
affordability of
the employee
housing shall be
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BoGG #Description Notes Status
household income) for the
Brinnon MPR workers roughly
proportionalto the number of
jobs created that earn 80% or
less of the Brinnon area AMI.
The developer may satisfy this
condition through dedication
of land, payment of in lieu fee,
or onsite housing
development.
units would be staff housing for
resort employees.
negotiated in the
Development
Agreement
between the
Applicant and
the County.
h The possible ecological
impact of the development's
water plan that alters kettles
for use as water storage must
be examined, and possibly
one kettle preserved.
The2012 Grading and Drainage
Report (Appendix E) includes an
analysis of the interconnection
between stormwater, water
storage, irrigation, groundwater
recharge, and wetlands. The
SEIS identifies the retention and
enhancement of the wetland
contained within Kettle C. See
Section 3.2, Water Resources,
for a summary of this analysis.
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i Any study done at the project
level pursuant to SEPA (RCW
43.21C) shall include a
distinct report by a mutually
chosen environmental
scientist on the impacts to the
hydrology and hydrogeology
of the MPR location of the
developer's intention to use
one of the existing kettles for
water storage. Said report
shall be peer-reviewed by a
second scientist mutually
chosen by the developer and
the county. The developer will
bear the financial cost of
these reports.
An aquifer test was conducted by
the Subsurface Group in 2008
and subsequent analysis by the
Pacific Groundwater Group was
performed in 2009. These
analyses, which are incorporated
into this SEIS, were confirmed by
the Department of Ecology in
2010 (Appendix F). See Section
3.2, Water Resources, for a
summary of these analyses.
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J Tribes should be consulted
regarding cultural resources,
and possibly one kettle
preserved as a cultural
resource.
Six tribes were consulted
regarding the proposed Cultural
Resource Management Plan and
three tribes concurred. See
Appendix O for copies of email
correspondence.
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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.
To avoid potentially adverse
impacts to cultural resources,
periodic archaeological monitoring
would be carried out during
construction excavations and
other below-fill, ground-disturbing
project actions. Monitoring would
occur at those locations within the
site area that have previously
been identified as high probability
areas (i.e., kettles, vantage points,
and bluff edge) until it could be
determined with greater
assurance that continual
monitoring would not be
necessary. Monitoring results
would be reviewed with
Department of Archaeology and
Historic Preservation staff and
tribal representatives prior to
adjusting the monitoring schedule.
See Appendix O of this SEIS for
details of the monitoring plan.
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the monitoring
plan, along with
the letters of
concurrence,
shall be
executed or
recorded with
the County
Auditor.
A wildlife management plan
focused on non-lethal
strategies shall be developed
in the public interest in
consultation with the
Department of Fish and
Wildlife and localtribes, to
prevent diminishment of tribal
wildlife resources cited in the
Brinnon Sub- Area Plan (e.9.,
deer, elk, cougar, waterfowl,
osprey, eagles, and bear), to
reduce the potential for
vehicle collisions on U.S.
Highway 1Q1, to reduce the
conflicts resulting from wildlife
foraging on high-value
landscaping and attraction to
fresh water sources, to reduce
A Habitat Management Plan was
completed January 27, 2012 by
GeoEngineers. See Appendix H
and Section 3.4, Fish and
Wildlife, of this SEIS for
additional detail.
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the dangers to predators
attracted to the area by prey
or habitat, and to reduce any
danger to humans.
m No deforestation or grading
will be permitted prior to
establishing adequate water
rights and an adequate water
supply.
Water rights have been
negotiated and a permit received
from Department of Ecology (G2-
30436). An adequate water
supply has been determined to be
available. See Section 3.16,
Utilities, of this SEIS for
additional detail.
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n Approval of a Class A Water
System by the Washington
Department of Health, and
approval of a Water Rights
Certificate by the Department
of Ecology shall be required
prior to applying for any
Jefferson County permits for
plats or any new
development.
Water rights permit G2-30436
granted for (3) wells on the
Pleasant Harbor site - (1) year
round domestic & commercial, (2)
summer irrigation - total of 300
gallons per minute. See Section
3.16, Utilities, of this SEIS for
additional detail.
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o Detailed review is needed at
the project-level SEPA
analysis to ensure that water
quantity and water quality
issues are addressed. The
estimated potable water use is
based on a daily residential
demand used to establish the
Equivalent Residential Units
(ERU) for the development
using a standard of 175
gallons per-day (gpd). The
goal of the development is 70
gpd. All calculations for water
use at any stage shall be
based on the standard of 175
gpd.
Water quantity issues are
addressed in this SEIS in Section
3.16, Utilities, and water quality
in Section 3.2, Water
Resources. Refer to Appendix F
of this SEIS for additional detail
on Water Resources.
The water rights approval based
is on 175 gallons per day per
equivalent residential unit. See
page 8 of the DOE report for
reference that is contained in
Appendix F of this SEIS.
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p An NWP shall be established
that requires Statesman to
provide access to the water
system by any neighboring
parcels if saltwater intrusion
becomes an issue for
A Neighborhood Water Policy was
drafted and reviewed on January
2011, but is not yet finalized
(SEIS Appendix F).
The NWP shall
be finalized prior
to approval of
the development
agreement.
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neighboring wells on Black
Point, and reserve areas for
additional recharge wells will
be included in case wells fail,
are periodically inoperable, or
cause mounding.
q Stormwater discharge from
the golf course shall meet
requirements of zero
discharge into Hood Canal. To
the extent necessary to
achieve the goal of designing
and installing stormwater
management infrastructures
and techniques that allow no
stormwater run-off into Hood
Canal, Statesman shall
prepare a soil study of the
soils present at the MPR
location. Soils must be proven
to be conducive to the
intended infiltration either in
their natural condition or after
amendment. Marina discharge
shall be treated by a system
that reduces contamination to
the greatest possible extent.
The soil study has been
completed (Subsurface Group,
LLC. November 21, 2008) and the
infiltration rates to be used for
final design of stormwater facilities
are presented in the 2012 Grading
and Drainage Report (SEIS
Appendix E). No stormwater from
the golf course fairways would
discharge to Hood Canal. See
Section 3.2, Water Resources,
of this SEIS for additional detail.
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I A County-based
comprehensive water q uality
monitoring plan specific to
Pleasant Harbor requiring at
least monthly water collection
and testing will be developed
and approved in concert with
an adaptive management
program prior to any site-
specific action, utilizing best
available science and
appropriate state agencies.
The monitoring plan shall be
funded by a yearly reserve,
paid for by Statesman, that
will include regular offsite
sampling of pollution,
discharge, and/or contaminant
loading, in addition
to any onsite monitoring
A draft Water Quality Monitoring
Plan was completed by the
applicant and reviewed by the
Jefferson County Water Quality
Department in June 2011 (SEIS
Appendix F).
The draft Plan
requires
finalization and
approval
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regime
S The developer must ensure
that naturalgreenbelts will be
maintained on U.S. Highway
101 and as appropriate on the
shoreline. Statesman shall
record a conservation
easement protecting
greenbelts and buffers to
include, but not be limited to,
a 200-foot riparian buffer
along the steep bluff along the
South Canal shoreline, the
strip of mature trees between
U.S. Highway 101and the
Maritime Village, wetlands,
and wetland
buffers. Easements shall be
perpetual and irrevocable
recordings dedicating the
property as naturalforest land
buffers. Statesman, at its
expense, shall manage these
easements to include
removing, when appropriate,
naturally fallen trees, and
replanting to retain a natural
visual separation of the
development from Highway
101.
The proposal includes preserving
a riparian buffer along the
south/southwest bluff of the
peninsula. This buffer would
permanently preserve the 200-ft
wide Shoreline Environment and a
steep slope setback (up to an
additional3530 feet wide in
places) in a conservation
easement. A conservation
easement for this area and
wetland buffers shall be
negotiated in the Development
Agreement between the Applicant
and the County.
Note that redevelopment for
maintenance, repair and
renovation in the Marina Center
(marina upland) area is now
limited to occur within existing
building footprints, under a
separate existing Binding Site
Plan permit. The Maritime Village
building is now proposed to be
located north of the Black Point
Road and U.S. Highway 101
intersection. The stand of mature
trees between U.S. Highway 101
and the Maritime Village no longer
applies to the proposed site
layout.
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t The marina operations shall
conduct ongoing monitoring
and maintain an inventory
regarding Tunicates and other
invasive species, and shall be
required to participate with the
County and state agencies in
an adaptive management
program to eliminate,
minimize, and fully mitigate
any changes arising from the
resort, and related to Pleasant
Harbor or the Maritime
Village.
An lnvasive Tunicate Monitoring
Agreement between the applicant
and the Department of Fish and
Wildlife was drafted in October
2010 (SEIS Appendix l). See
Section 3.5, Shellfish, of this
SEIS for additional detail
This agreement
shall be finalized
prior to ?
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u In keeping with the MPR
designation as located in a
setting of natural amenities,
and in order to satisfy the
requirements of the Shoreline
Master Program (JCC
1 8. 1 5. 1 35(1 ),(2),(6), the
greenbelts of the shoreline
should be retained and
maintained as they currently
exist in order to provide for
"the screening of facilities and
amenities so that all uses
within the MPR are
harmonious with each other,
and in order to incorporate
and retain, as much as
feasible, the preservation of
natural features, historic
sites, and public views."
ln keeping with
Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Policy 24.9,the site plan
for the MPR shall "be
designed to blend with the
natural setting and, to the
maximum extent possible,
screen the development and
its impacts from the adjacent
rural areas." Evergreen trees
and understory should remain
as undisturbed as possible.
Statesman shall infill plants
where appropriate with
indigenous trees and shrubs.
The proposal includes preserving
a riparian buffer along the
south/southwest bluff of the
peninsula. This buffer would
permanently preserve the 200-ft
wide Shoreline Environment and a
steep slope setback (up to an
additional3$30 feet wide in
places) in a conservation
easement. The proposal includes
landscaping throughout the site,
including reuse of healthy trees
and shrubs.
See Section 3.3, Plants, of this
SEIS for additional detail
regarding retention of existing
trees and vegetation and
transplanting of viable trees and
vegetation within the
development.
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V In keeping with an approved
landscaping and grading plan,
and in order to satisfy the
intent of JCC 18.15.135(6),
and with specialemphasis at
the Maritime Village, the
buildings should be
constructed and placed in
such a way that they will blend
into the terrain and landscape
with park-like qreenbelts
ln orderto blend into the terrain,
the largest structure within the
Maritime Village area (Maritime
Village Building. no lonqer located
at the marina but near Black Point
Road) would be built into the
existing topography, with two
stories visible from U.S. Hwy 101
to the west and three stories
visible internal to the site. Areas
of disturbance would include
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between the buildings.transplanted healthy vegetation
from the site, as well as native
and low water consumption
plants. See Sections 3.3, Plants,
and 3.15, Aesthetics, of this
SEIS for additional detail.
w Construction of the MPR
buildings will be completed in
a manner that strives to
preserve trees that have a
diameter of 10 inches or
greater at breast height (dbh).
An arborist will be consulted
and the ground staked and
flagged to ensure the roots
and surrounding soils of
significant trees are protected
during construction. To the
extent possible, trees of
significant size (i.e., 10 inches
or more in diameter at breast
height (dbh)) that are removed
during construction shall be
made available with their root
wads intact for possible use in
salmon recovery proiects.
An individual tree survey has not
been completed for health and
size, but during construction,
viable trees within proposed
development areas that can be
transplanted would be relocated
on a temporary basis to an on-site
nursery located in the western
edge of the development. These
trees would be irrigated and
cultivated until replanting is
possible within designated areas
of the development. See Section
3.3, Plants, for additional detail.
lndividual treeswill be
inventoried to
account for size
and health prior
to constructionfor viability of
transplanting.
x Statesman shall use the
LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design)
and
"Green Built" green building
rating system standards.
These standards, applicable
to commercial and residential
dwellings respectively,
"promote design and
construction practices that
increase profitability while
reducing the negative
environmental impacts of
buildings, and improving
occupant health and well-
being."
The Narrative Demonstrating
Compliance with the Intent of
LEED standards is provided in
Section 3.8, Energy and Natural
Resources, and Appendix K of
this SEIS and addresses this
condition.
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v There shall be included as a
best management practice for
the operation and
maintenance of a golf course
The Golf Course Development
Best Management Practices
(SEIS Appendix F) are intended
to comply with the Jefferson
Fulfilled. The
development
agreement will
address the
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within the MPR that requires
the developer to maintain a
log of fertilizers, pesticides,
and herbicides used on the
MPR site, and this information
will be made available to the
public.
County Code Chapter 18.20, Part
190 Performance and Use-
Specific Standards for golf
courses.
maintenance of
the golf course
chemical
application log.
z Statesman shall use the
lnternational Dark Sky
Association (lDA) Zone E-1
standards for the MPR. These
standards are recommended
for "areas with intrinsically
dark landscapes" such as
national parks, areas of
outstanding natural beauty, or
residential areas where
inhabitants have expressed a
desire that all light trespass be
limited.
General guidelines that would be
followed to minimize potential light
and glare impacts include the
following.
. lllumination would be to the
minimum practical level.o The affected area of
illumination would be as
confined to specific areas as
practical.o The duration of illumination
would be as short as practical
for Resident Safety.. lllumination technology would
minimize the amount of blue
spectrum in the light.o Technology would utilize High
Efficiency Lighting Standards
(Energy Star Guidelines).
See Section 3.14, Light and
Glare, of this SElSfor further
information.
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aa ln fostering the economy of
South Jefferson County by
promoting tourism, the
housing units at the Maritime
Village should be limited to
rentals and time-shares; or, at
the very least, it should be
mandated that each section
be required to keep the ratio
of 65% to 35olo of rental and
time-shares to permanent
residences per JCC
18.15.123.(2).
Alternatives 1 and 2 include 890
units, including 52 units for staff
housing, are proposed under
Alternatives 1 and 2. To meet the
BoCC conditions of approval of
the MPR, the majority of this
housing (670/o) would be for short-
term visitors and 33% would be
for permanent residents. See
Section 3.11, Housing and
Employment, of this SEIS for
additional detail.
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bb Verification of the ability to
provide adequate electrical
power shall be obtained from
A report is currently being drafted
with the Mason County PUD but
will not be complete until after the
The Applicant in
conjunction with
Mason County
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the Mason County Public
Utility District.
scheduled issuance of this Draft
SEIS. This report will address the
demand, capacity and availability
of electric power from the PUD.
See Section 3.8, Energy and
Natural Resources, for additional
detail.
PUD will
complete the
report on the
capacity of
infrastructure to
serve the energy
demands of the
project.
cc Statesman Corporation shall
collaborate with the Climate
Action Committee (CAC) to
calculate greenhouse gas
emissions (GHGs) associated
with the MPR, and identify
techniques to mitigate such
emissions through
seq uestration and/or other
acceptable methods.
A Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Report was prepared for the
SDEIS by Failsafe Canada (May
2012) that reviewed and analyzed
the source GHG emissions for the
first five year construction period
of development, as well as the
annual emission profile when in
full operation, of the project under
Alternative 2. The report is
included in this SDEIS as
Appendix M.
Numerous potential mitigation
measures are identified and
detailed in Section 3.10, Air
Quality/GHG and Appendix M of
this SEIS.
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dd Statesman Corporation is
encouraged to work with
community apprentice groups
to identify and advertise job
opportunities for local
students.
This condition shall be negotiated
in the Development Agreement
between the Applicant and the
County.
Will be
addressed in the
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Prelimin ary Zoning Regulations
Jefferson County has drafted a preliminary set of draft zoning regulations for the Brinnon MPR
designation, labeled the Brinnon MPR code (JCC 17.60-17.80, Appendix T). The zoning
regulations would be adopted prior to approval of the preliminary plat for the Pleasant Harbor
Golf Course Resort. The zoning regulations set a cap of 890 residential units and 125,000
square feet of commercial and conference space. Alternatives 1 and 2 of this SEIS include the
maximum number of residential units allowed under this proposed zoning (890 units), but
propose significantly less than the 125,000 square feet of commercial/conference space allowed
under the preliminary zoning (49,772 sq. ft. under Alternative 1 and 52,650 sq. ft. under
Alternative 2).
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The MPR-Brinnon code is divided into three zones: the Golf Resort zone (MPR-GR), the Open
Space Reserve zone (MPR-OSR), and the Marina Village zone (MPR-MV). See Figure 3.19-1
for a delineation of these zones.
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The Golf Resort zone (MPR-GR), which permits residential and recreational facilities, as well as
commercial amenities and services associated with the resort and the surrounding community.
The permitted uses in this zone (JCC 17.65.020) include: hotels; conference and drinking/eating
establishments; staff/service apartments; resort-related gallery and retail uses; resort-related
indoor and outdoor recreation facilities (including swimming, tennis, spa, amphitheaters, pools,
and playgrounds); multi-family dwellings (both long-term and shortterm resort recreational
housing); golf course uses; and wastewater treatment, public water supply, and other public
facilities. The uses proposed by the Pleasant Harbor Golf Resort within the Black Point area
(generally the MPR-GR zone) include all of the permitted uses within this zone. The maximum
height for the buildings within the MPR-GR zone is 75 feet (not including underground or
imbedded parking). The tallest buildings proposed within the Pleasant Harbor site are the Golf
Terrace buildings, which are approximately 48 feet (4 stories) under Alternative 1 and 70 feet (5
stories) under Alternative 2. All structures over 50 feet in height must be set back 100 feet from
the MPR boundary lines. The tallest Golf Terrace building is proposed to be located 300 feet
from the northern property line. The uses and heights proposed within the Pleasant Harbor
Marina and Golf Resort comply with the standards for the MPR-GR zone.
The purpose of the Open Space Reserve zone (MPR-OSR) is to provide a natural buffer
between the resort activities and the waters of Hood Canal. The JCC indicates that this zone
shall consist of a tract of land located south of the MPR-GR zone and extend landward 200 feet
from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) as measured under the Shoreline Management
Act or 25 feet from the top of the bank as measured under Chapter 18.22 JCC, whichever is
greater. The MPR-OSR zone permits restoration and maintenance of existing development
intrusions (roads and campsites) and passive recreation. The Pleasant Harbor Resort proposal
includes a 200 foot buffer within this zone, which would be restored and planted with native
vegetation, consistent with the purpose of this zone. The trail is this area would also be
decommissioned and access to the shoreline would not be permitted, even though the MPR-
OSR zone would allow passive recreation (JCC 17.70.020(2)).
The Marina Village zone (MPR-MV) allows residential facilities, mixed use amenities and
services associated with the marina portion of the resort and surrounding community, and
provides the central support to the marina operations. The permitted uses in this zone (JCC
17.75.020) include: marina and overwater structures; Marina Village related upland mixed use,
commercial and service facilities, including restaurant and shops, as well as marine service
facilities and marina office; yacht club and recreational facilities; structures providing long and
shortterm resort housing; trails, parks, pools, hot tub, open space, and playgrounds; and public
facilities. The uses proposed in the Maritime Village area of the proposal include Marina Village
related upland mixed use, short-term housing, commercial and service facilities, open space,
trails and recreational facilities. The marina area that is outside of the SEIS site but within the
MPR-MV zone would include marina and overwater structures, commercial and service facilities
including marina service facilities and marina office, a yacht club, trails, pool and hot tub, all
within the footprints of existing structures. The maximum building height in this zone is 55 feet.
The tallest building proposed in this zone is the Maritime Village building at 39 feet under
Alternative 1 and less than 53 feet under Alternative 2. All structures over 30 feet in height shall
be set back at least 20 feet from the external property lines and comply with the setback
requirements of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). The bulk of the Maritime Village building
would be approximately 140 feet from U.S. Highway 101, but the northern portion would angle
closer to the property line within 47 to 67 feet under Alternatives 1 and 2, respectively.
Alternatives 1 and 2 do not include any development within the SMP buffer, and development
under the existing binding site plan only allows redevelopment of structures within existing
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footprints. The uses and heights proposed within the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort
comply with the standards for the MPR-MV zone.
The existing MPR regulations (JCC 18.15.123) include general allowed uses within MPRs, and
are consistent with the permitted uses noted in the three zones in the Brinnon MPR outlined
above. The existing MPR regulations noted that short-term visitor accommodations shall
constitute no less than 65 percent of the total resort accommodation units. As noted in Section
3.11, Employment and Housing, the Pleasant Harbor proposal meets this requirement.
It is anticipated that the preliminary zoning regulations would be completed prior to issuance of
the Final SEIS for review by the Planning Commission. The Board of County Commissioners
would adopt the MPR-Brinnon zoning regulations subsequent to a Planning Commission
recommendation.
Preliminary Development Agreement
A development agreement is required for master planned resorts as prescribed under JCC
18.15.126(2). The development agreement sets forth development standards specific to the
master planned resort, including, but not limited to:
(a) Permitted uses, densities and intensities of uses, and building sizes;
(b) Phasing of development, if requested by the applicant;
(c) Procedures for review of site-specific development plans;
(d) Provisions for required open space, public access to shorelines (if applicable),
visitor-oriented accommodations, short-term visitor accommodations, on-site
recreational facil ities, and on-site retai l/com mercial services;
(e) Mitigation measures imposed pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act,
Chapter 43.21C RCW, and other development conditions; and
(f) Other development standards including those identified in JCC 18.40.840 and
RCW 36.708.170(3).
A preliminary development agreement between the applicant and Jefferson County was drafted
in April of 2011 (SEIS Appendix T). This development agreement will be revised subsequent to
issuance of this SEIS and per any modifications to the preliminary zoning regulations.
The development agreement references the preliminary zoning regulations regarding permitted
land uses and density standards, and the existing Jefferson County Code for other development
regulations including the stormwater code, the critical areas code, the land division code, and
the Shoreline Master Program.
Water and sewer service for the Pleasant Harbor MPR would be required to be in conformance
with the water and sewer technical reports prepared for this SEIS (see SEIS Appendix Q), and
associated county and state requirements. These two sections of the preliminary agreement
would need to be revised subsequent to issuance of this SEIS to reflect the proposed water and
sewer plans for the resort.
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The development agreement also addresses the public services: police, fire and emergency
medical service, schools, and transit. The provision of these services shall be consistent with
the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the appropriate agencies. These MOUs are
contained with the SEIS appendices, and are currently in draft form (see SEIS Appendix R).
These MOUs would need to be finalized and signed by both parties prior to approval of the
development agreement.
Phasing of the Pleasant Harbor resort is outlined in the preliminary development agreement and
is broken down into two major stages. The first stage focuses development within the Maritime
Village area and begins the development of infrastructure within the Black Point area (the
wastewater treatment plant, the underground storage tank, and the construction materials
processing area). The second stage includes the development of the Black Point area,
beginning with grading of the site and construction of the golf course and the Golf Terrace and
Conference Center, followed by development beginning in the northwestern portion of the Black
Point area and finishing in the southeastern portion of the site. The details of the proposed
phasing is provided in the preliminary development agreement, but would likely be revisited
prior to approval to assure consistency with current plans. For example, it has been proposed
that the staff housing may be shifted from Stage !l to Stage I to provide housing for construction
workers.
The term of the development agreement would be twenty years from the effective date of the
agreement. The proposed buildout period is seven years, providing significantly flexibility for
buildout of the proposed project.
Compliance with the BoCC conditions, as outlined in the previous subsection, would require that
several issues be addressed within the development agreement. Such items include, but are not
limited to, public amenities (Condition 63d), local employment (Condition 63e and 63dd),
sourcing of local materials (Condition 63e), and affordability of staff housing (Condition 63f).
Additional policies and monitoring plans including, but not limited to, the Neighborhood Water
Policy (Condition 63p), Water Quality Monitoring Plan (Condition 63r), and the Golf Course
chemical application log (Condition 63y) could also be included in the development agreement.
The preliminary development agreement would be completed subsequent to issuance of the
Final SEIS in order to include pertinent mitigation measures from the SEIS. Approval of the
development agreement would occur prior to preliminary plat approval.
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Appendix D
Memo on WDFW Area
Appendix D
WDFW Road Realignment Memo
Preparing description to include:
Overall length, condition, and grades of existing
Overall length, width, and grades of proposed
Quantity of clearing for proposed
Quantity of grading for proposed
Approximate acreage of total WDFW parcel
Expect completion 6.7 .'13
Pleasant Harbor Supplemental Draft EIS
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Craig A. Peck & Associated
1140220fr Ave. E.
Tacoma, Washington 98446
Re:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Pleasant Harbor Boat Launch Access
Road Relocation
Dear Mr. Peck:
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have reviewed your request to
relocate a portion of the road currently used to access our Pleasant Harbor public boat launch. It
is our understanding the road would be moved approximately 1,200 ft. to the Northeast along
Black Point Road and constructed entirely on WDFW property. The proposed new alignmeirt
will be roughly 900 ft. in length and will reoonn€ct to the existing access road at the first large
turn on the existing road as you ascend. The entire cost of constructing the relocated access road
to WDFW standards would be the responsibility of your client, who we understand is interested
in developing the adjacent property.
WDFW agre€s in principal to this access road being relocated, but only after further review and
approval of the final location and design. All construction will need to meet departrnent
specifications as well as all Jefferson County public road construction requiremeirts. The project
proponent will also be required to obtain all permits need to construct the new road and driveway
offBlack Point Road. WDFW will not vacate or abandon any portion of the existing access road
until the new access road has been constructed to acceptable standards and approved by our
engineers.
If you have any questions conceming this matter please do not hesitate to call. I can be reached
at360-249-1207.
Supervisor
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
HABITAT TECHNOLOGIES
May 23,2013
Mr. Craig A. Peck, PE
@ Peck Associates
e-mai! peckassoc@comcast.net
RE: Gritical Areas Assessment
Proposed WDFW Boat Launch Access Roadway
Pleasant Harbor, Jefferson County
Dear Mr. Peck,
Following your request Habitat Technologies has completed a critica! areas assessment
along the corridor for the proposed new roadway alignment associated with the WDFW
Boat Launch facility within Pleasant Harbor, Jefferson County. The onsite assessment
and evaluation of critical areas (i.e. wetlands, surface water drainages, critical habitats)
within and immediately adjacent to the new roadway alignment was completed following
the methods and procedures defined in the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual(1987 Manual) with the 2010 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual: Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Region (2010
Supplement); the guidance provided for the Washington Sfafe Wetlands ldentification
and Delineation Manual (Wash Manual); the State of Washington Department of Natura!
Resources (WDNR) Forest Practice Rules WAC 222-16-030); and the Jefferson
County Code.
PROJECT SITE DESCRIPTION
The project site is located within a rural area immediately east of Highway 101 in
southeastern Jefferson County. The existing paved roadway to the WDFW Boat
Launch at the upper end of Pleasant Harbor is accessed from Black Point Road.
However, as defined by the project team the connection of this access roadway to Black
Point Road presents a public safety issue. As such, a new access roadway connection
to Black Point Road is proposed approximately 800 feet to the east of the existing
connection.
The new access roadway would be approximately 400 feet in length and would
reconnect at a safe transition to the existing access roadway. The new access roadway
would be constructed within a forested hillside area that has been impacted by prior
forest harvest actions and the placement of an existing buried domestic water line.
The new access roadway would not require any modification to a culvert associated
with an intermittent stream corridor within the retained portion of the existing access
roadway.
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P.O. Box 1088, Puyallup, Washington 98371
voice 253-845-5119 fax 253-841-1942 habitattech@qwestoffice.net
CRITERIA FOR CRITICAL AREAS IDENTIFICATION
Wetlands are transitional areas between aquatic and upland habitats. ln genera! terms,
wetlands are Iands where the extent and duration of saturation with water is the primary
factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal
communities living in the soil and on its surface (Cowardin, et al., 1979). Wetlands are
generally defined within land use regulations as "areas that are inundated or saturated
by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that
under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted
for life in saturated soil conditions" (1987 Manual). Wetlands exhibit three essential
characteristics, all of which must be present for an area to meet the established criteria
within the 1987 Manual. These essential characteristics are:
1. Hydrophytic Vegetation: A predominance of plants that are typically
adapted for life in saturated soils.
2. Hydric Soil: A soil that is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during
the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper horizons.
3. Wetland Hydrology: Permanent or periodic inundation, or soil saturation to
the surface, at least seasonally.
A stream (aquatic area) is generally defined as a location where surface waters produce
a defined channel or bed. A defined channel or bed is typically an area which
demonstrates clear evidence of the passage of water and includes, but not limited to,
bedrock channels, grave! beds, sand and silt beds, and defined channel swales. A
stream need not contain water year-round. A stream typically does not include irrigation
ditches, canals, storm or surface water run-off devices, or other artificial watercourses
unless the constructed watercourse conveys a stream which naturally occurred prior to
the construction of such watercourse.
A "critical habitat area" is generally defined as the specific areas within the geographical
area occupied by the listed species, at the time it is listed and on which are found those
physical or biologica! features essential to the conservation of the species and which
may require special management considerations or protection.
STUDY METHODS
Habitat Technologies completed an onsite assessment on May 20,2013. The objective
of this evaluation was to define and delineate potential critical areas (wetlands, drainage
corridors, and critical habitats) that may be present within or immediately adjacent to the
project area. Onsite activities were completed in accordance with criteria and
procedures established in the 1987 Manual with 2010 Supplement, guidance provided
for the Wash. Manua!, the Jefferson County Code, and the WDNR Forest Practice
Rules.
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FIELD OBSERVATION
The project site was accessed via existing paved roadways - Black Point Road and the
WDFW Boat Launch roadway.
Plant Communities
The project site was located within a somewhat mature, second grovrrth coniferous
forest. Except within areas of somewhat recent clearing particularly at the eastern end
of the proposed new access roadway, the forest plant community provided a 100o/o
forest canopy. Observed tree species included Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),
Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), big leaf
maple (Acer macrophyllum), Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), red alder (Alnus
rubra), cascara (Rhamnus purshiana\, and black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa).
The understory was dominated by a wide varie$ of sapling trees, shrubs, herbs, and
ferns. Observed understory species included vine maple (Acer circinatum), kinnikinnick
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), Oregon grape (Berberis neruosa), salal (Gaultheria shallon),
hazelnut (Corylus cornuta), rhododendron (Menziesia ferruginea), lndian plum
(Oemleria cerasiformis), rose (Rosa spp.), Himalayan blackberry (Rubus procera),
evergreen blackberry (Rubus laciniatus), trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus),
salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis), hawthorne (Crataegus spp.), snowberry
(Symphoricarpus albus), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), red huckleberry
(Vaccinium paruifolium), common lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina), sword fern
(Polystichum munitum), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilium), bleeding heart (Dicentra
formosa), bedstraw (Galium spp.), geranium (Geranium spp.), false lily of the valley
(Maianthemum dilatatum\, and trillium (Trillium ovatum).
The area of somewhat recent clearing at the eastern end of the proposed new access
roadway was dominated by a dense thicket of Scots broom (Cyfisus scoparrus)
intermixed with Himalayan blackberry, evergreen blackberry, and sapling red alder.
o Hydrology
Hydrology patterns through the project site and within the adjacent parcels had been
altered by prior land use actions and the development of the existing boat launch
roadway. No area along the proposed new access roadway exhibited field indicators of
the seasonal ponding of surface water or the concentrated flow of seasonal surface
water. The area appeared to drain moderately well and well and did not exhibit
seasona! hydrology patterns typical of wetland or stream areas.
The construction of Black Point Road appeared to have crossed a topographic swale
just to the east of the present connection of the existing boat launch roadway to Black
Point Road. The construction of Black Point Road included the placement of a 24-inch
concrete culvert to convey seasonal surface water within this topographic swale to the
north under both Black Point Road and the existing boat launch roadway. The existing
culvert outlet onto a quarry rock pad directly to the north of the existing boat launch
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roadway. However, onsite assessment did not identify a defined surface water drainage
channel upslope of the existing culvert (south of Black Point Road) or downslope of the
existing culvert (north of the existing boat launch roadway) (see CV1 and CV2 on field
map).
An isolated, moderately deep depression was located to the north of the outlet of the
culvert under the existing boat launch roadway. This depression appeared to have
been created or modified by prior excavation of gravelly materials. This depression
appeared to drain moderately well to well and did not exhibit field indicators typically
associated with wetland hydrology patterns (see Spbl on field map).
a Soils
As defined at representative sample locations throughout the project site the soil
exhibited a surface profile of gravelly loam often with a duff layer a few inches thick.
The subsoilwas dominated by gravelly loam to gravelly, sandy loam. The soilappeared
to drain moderately well to well and did not exhibit field indicators of "hydric" soil
characteristics such as a depleted soil matrix color, concentrated redoximorphic
features, or a high percentage of organics in the surface soil.
Existing Stream Downslope of New Access Roadwaya
The assessment of the proposed new roadway corridor also included a review of the
stream corridor located downslope along the existing roadway leading to the boat
launch. This stream corridor appeared to originate in the forested hillside to the west of
Highway 101. From Highway 101 to the existing culverts under the existing boat launch
roadway the stream exhibited a channel gradient greater than 25o/o and a width at the
ordinary high water mark of five (5) to fifteen (15) feet in width. The channel substrate
was dominated by large cobble well mixed with small and moderately sized bounders.
This reach of the stream did not appear to provide direct fish habitats. ln addition, the
culverts associated with the existing boat launch roadway were best defined as
impassable to the upstream movement of fish.
Downstream of the existing boat launch roadway to the culvert leading into the intertidal
area of Pleasant Harbor the stream exhibited a channel gradient generally greater than
20o/o and a width at the ordinary high water mark of four (4) to fifteen (15) feet in width.
The channel substrate continued to be dominated by large cobble well mixed with small
and moderately sized boulders. The channel was dominated by long riffle segments
with very limited small pools formed by large boulders and instream debris. The
majority of this reach of the stream did not appear to provide direct fish habitats. ln
particular, spawning gravels suitable for anadromous salmonids (genies Oncorhynchus)
were absent throughout the majority of this stream. Only very limited, small pockets of
suitable spawning gravels were present at the very lower end of the stream channel -
directly upstream of the culvert leading into the intertidal area of Pleasant Harbor.
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This stream was dry on May 20,2013 and exhibits an intermittent flow pattern.
CONCLUSION
The Se/ected Development Action for the project site focuses on the development of an
alternative new access roadway connection of the existing boat launch roadway to
BIack Point Road. As defined by onsite assessment there were no identified critical
areas (i.e. wetlands, streams, critica! habitats) within or immediately adjacent to the
project site.
STANDARD OF CARE
This critical areas assessment has been completed by Habitat Technologies for use by
Mr. Craig Peck. Prior to extensive site planning the findings documented in this report
may be reviewed and verified by the appropriate permitting and resource personnel.
Habitat Technologies has provided professional services that are in accordance with the
degree of care and skill generally accepted in the nature of the work accomplished. No
other warranties are expressed or implied. Habitat Technologies is not responsible for
design costs incurred before this document is approved by the appropriate resource and
permitting agencies.
Thank you for allowing Habitat Technologies the opportunity to assist with your project
planning. Please contact us with any questions or need for additional assistance or
information.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Deming, PWS
Habitat Technologies
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The area at the start of the new roadway corridor immediately north of Black
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