HomeMy WebLinkAbout056PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
OF MASON COUNTY
N.2l97l Hwy. l0l
Shelton, Washington 98584
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
KARL DENISON, Commissioner
JACK JANDA, Commissioner
RON GOLD, Commissioner
November 18,2013
Brendon lnman, PE
Hargis
brendoni@harqis.biz
Dear Mr. lnman,
ln response to your questions with regard to Mason PUD 1's ability to serve the Pleasant Harbor Resort at
"Full Build-Out" I would like to elaborate a little since it is not a simple "yes" or "no" answer.
PUD 1 is ready and able to meet the total capacity needs of the project at full build-out. As we have
previously discussed with the Pleasant Harbor planning group, this would need to be accomplished through a
phased-in approach, as discussed more fully below in response to your questions.
Short Answers to Your Questions:
1. Does Mason County PUD No.l currently have capacity to serve this development?
Answer: Not at this time.
2. lf the answer to #1 is "not at this time", at what point would that occur?
Answer: This will require a phased-in approach. The first requirement would be to add cooling
fans on the power transformer in the Duckabush Substation. These fans will give us the capacity to
serve Stage 1, Phases 1-3, as presented on the construction schedule provided by Hemisphere
Engineering, lnc. on June 22,2011. Beyond the installation of cooling fans in the Duckabush
substation, we will need to perform additional engineering studies and designs to accommodate the
remaining stages/phases of the development.
3.What improvementslupgrades would need to occur to serue the proposed development atfull
build out?
Answer:To serve full build-out will require a new substation and associated distribution
feeders.
4. Would PUD improvements be made in phases coincident with the proposed
development?
Answer: Yes; improvements would be made as project loads are added
ln addition to the distribution system additions needed to serve this project, there are also power and
transmission considerations that should be kept in minds as the project unfolds. Under the power sales
contract between PUD 1 and the Bonneville Power Administration ("BPA"), substantial advance notice is
required in order to obligate BPA to serve the project load. For example, notice for service from BPA under
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PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1
OF MASON COUNTY
N.21971 Hwy. 101
Shelton, Washington 98584
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
KARL DENISON, Commissioner
JACK JANDA, Commissioner
RON GOLD, Commissioner
(3 60) 87 7 -s249 5n 1 -800-s 44-4223 n FAX (3 60) 87 7 -927 4
its Tier 2 power rates requires up to XX years advance notice. Similarly, under the transmission agreement
between PUD and BPA, obtaining transmission capacity on the BPA system to import a resource acquired to
serve the project requires up to d{ years advance notice. I mention these matters so these timing
requirements can be integrated intb the project planning process.
I trust these answers are responsive to your question. Should you need any further information, do not
hesitate to contact me.
Pleasant Harbor - Conceptual Load Estimates for Development
Building l.D.Building Size
Number of
Residential Units
Load Density
(VA/SF)
Load Subtotal
(VA)
Load Total
(VA)
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T1 (Residential)235,369 191 15 3,530,535
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T1 (Commercial)36,000 25 900,000
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T1 (Total)27L,369 191 4,430,535
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T2 155,915 153 15 2,338,725
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T3 92,695 88 15 t,390,425
Golf Terraces and Conference Center/Spa - T4 92,69s 88 15 t,390,42s
Sea View Villas (23 buildines - per each, assume equal size)16,632 15 249,480
Sea View Villas (23 buildings - total load)382,542 206 15 5,738,130
Golf Vistas (5 buildings - per each, assume equal size)74,256 15 2L3,840
Golf Vistas (5 buildings - total load)7t,280 44 15 1,069,200
Maritime Village (Residential)55,803 66 15 837,045
Maritime Village (Commercial)L3,334 25 333,3s0
Maritime Villaee (Total)72,453 66 1,170,395
Pleasant Harbor House 3,316 1 15 49,740
B&B ExistinR L,46L 1 15 21,9L5
Ma intena nce/staff 86,931 52 15 1,303,965
Water Treatment Plants (Provided bv WRP Engineering)8,52L 433,400
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