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As a follow up to your March 10, 2014 email, I have the following comments on the Pleasant Harbor DSEIS:
1. During my previous review of the submittals, it appeared that the applicant was intending to use the created wetland as part of the water treatment system. Based on a quick
review of the documents, I did not find a drawing that shows the connections for the on-site water system. Wetlands created as mitigation for critical areas cannot be used to meet
other code sections (such as the stormwater storage and treatment). The applicant should clarify that the mitigation area is separate from other water infrastructure to operate the
resort.
2. The JCC allows for mitigation performance bonding and, given the number of mitigation plants proposed, I would suggest that the applicants be required to post a bond to ensure
funding for mitigation, including contingency measures, and to ensure that annual monitoring reports are submitted.
3. The wetland mitigation plan states that reclaimed water will be directed to the existing wetlands, which presumably means Wetlands C and D (and is sometimes referred to in the
document as “enhanced” hydrologic patterns). In the JCC, alteration of wetland hydrology is a regulated activity. The EIS prepared for the re-zone was clear that these two wetlands
would not be impacted, one of which extend offsite and is in close proximity to a steep slope. The existing vegetation and wetland functions at these two wetlands are based on the
current hydrologic regime. Any modification to the hydrologic conditions will affect the vegetation and should be considered a wetland impact.
4. The area of impact for each Impact Class ID in Figure 3.3-1 should be quantified to support the statement in Section 3.3-4. Removing approximately 89 percent of the vegetation
is inconsistent with the conclusion that there will be no significant unavoidable impacts to plants. The applicant should provide more information to support that statement.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna Frostholm
Associate Planner/Wetland Specialist
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360-379-4466
dfrostholm@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:dfrostholm@co.jefferson.wa.us>
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