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Saturday, February 04,2017 L:04 AM
Michelle Farfan; Patty Charnas; Don Coleman (don@pleasantharbormarina.com)
Draft Meeting Notes from 0l_26_17
Draft Meeting Notes from 01_26_77.doc
Hello Michelle and Patty:
Thank you for your excellent minutes taken of the January 26th GTM.
I have indicated our amendments in RED.
I think it is important that the parties agree that this meeting now requires resolve of the issues.
As well during the resolve, Jefferson County can move fonryard with the Development Regulations
Garth Mann: Director
Pleasant Harbor Marina & Recreation Community
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPi'ENT
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 | Web: www.co.iefferson.wa.us/communitvdevelooment
Tel: 360.379.t1450 | Fax 360.379.4451 | Email: dcd@co.iefferson.wa.us
Meetino Summary
This meeting reviewed in more detail the questions and concerns of the proposed development relative to PGST
tribal treaty rights and resource issues specific to shellfish, water quality, stormwater and elk. This web meeting
was acting on the previous (December 14,2016) meeting the first two follow-up items.
[Ihese meeting notes include additional notations in italics from Michelle referring fo sections of the FSEIS and
Ordinance 01 -0 1 28-08.1
The meeting began on time with the participants listed above.
lntroductions and Agenda Review was provided by Roma.
Cultural Resources discussion
o Laura reviewed cultural resource issues connected with the planned use for surface water management of
Kettle B and other project impacts. Laura reported that, on January 23,2017, the PGST tribal council
supported a "path forward to protect" Kettle B and will sign a letter being prepared to send to the Washington
Preliminary Draft
Meeting Notes Summary and Follow-up Action ltems
Pleasant Harbor MPR Discussion
Technical Workgroup
Web meeting: Thursday, January 26,2017 @ 8:30 - 10:30am
ATTENDEES and Location:
Garth Mann, Statesman Group (Calgary, Alberta)
Jamie McArthur, Statesman Group (Calgary, Alberta)
Don Goleman, Pleasant Harbor Marina (Brinnon, WA)
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe (PGST) Participants (Kingston, WA)
Roma Call, Environmental Program Manager
Laura Price, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Tamara Gage, Shellfish Program Manager
Sam Phillips, Environmental Scientist
Tim Cullinan, Wildlife Program Manager, Point No Point Treaty Council (Kingston, WA)
Michelle Farfan, Jefferson County DCD (Port Townsend, WA)
Patty Charnas, Jetferson County DCD (Port Townsend, WA)
Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to request reconsideration of Kettle B for further
study or listing on a national register.
. Garth asked for PGST to share documentation on hoMwhat qualifies Kettle B as a site for eligibility for further
study or inclusion on a national register. Garth mentioned that Statesman wishes to make the Pleasant Harbor
Master Planned Resort (PHMPR) a leader in environmental stewardship.
o Roma offered to set-up a separate meeting to talk in more detail about the cultural significance information and
steps needed to have a site listed rather than go into specific detail at this meeting.
o Additional discussion regarding shared management and stewardship of Kettle B with regard to its cultural
significance were deferred also.
o Garth stated that, with timely feedback on the documentation of the cultural significance of Kettle B, Statesman
will move forward with modifying surface water management from Kettle B to that which was contained in an
unofficial, conceptual site plan proposal that was prepared August 19, 2016. Garth reminds attendees that the
conceptual proposalwas in response to PGST communicated concerns regarding Kettle B.
. Roma clarified that because potential modifications to surface water management are not formally proposed,
PGST must confine all comments to the formal preferred alternative published in the Final Supplemental
Environmental lmpact Statement (FSEIS) and focus on the use of Kettle B.
o Pafty and Michelle confirmed that discussions (pro or con) on a modified stormwater management proposal
have not moved forward and concurred that the current discussion had to formally focus on the preferred
Alternative 3 analyzed in the FSEIS untila modification was formally submitted.
. Patty and Michelle noted that the County will review project modifications under State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) guidelines so that a proper determination of SEPA supplement or addendum can be made.
Shellfish Resources Manaoement and Protection
o Tamara reviewed the concerns regarding existing shellfish resources. Tamara noted that tidelands in the area
possessed significant shellfish resources for commercial, recreational and subsistence shellfishing. Tamara
noted the tribe's concern regarding polluting runotf from the proposed development and operation of the
PHMPR and noted the tribe's concern regarding increased public access to the beach and tide flats by
PHMPR visitors and potential increased recreational harvesting.
. Patty and Michelle reminded Tamara that the Black Point currently does not have existing access to the beach
or tide flats and that the PHMPR proposes no beach access. Tidelands in the immediate project area include
privately owned as well as state-owned and managed shellfish areas. lRefer to FSE/S Secfion 3.*2 which
sfafes "including closing the current dangerous trail access to retain the natural condition and minimal use of
the southern shoreline." Sfafesman owns Tideland Tax D (approximately 10.11 chains) which is located at the
mid-east portion of the Black Point shoreline bluff.l
. Substantial conversation followed regarding existing versus potential polluting runoff sources and potential
impacts to shellfish. Don reminded attendees that the PHMPR is based on a zero-runoff development plan
both during and after construction. Don expressed concern that the PHMPR is/would be singled out as a sole
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source of pollution over and above the existing sources from land, river and the substantial flooding events that
occur due to large rainfall and other storm events.
o Don Coleman also commented on the improvements planned for Dosewallips Campground. This will increase
year-round occupancy and have a more intense impact on recreation shellfish harvesting than visitors to
Pleasant harbor Recreation Community. Pleasant Harbor Resort cannot be held accountable for monitoring
public beaches
Garth reiterated the zero-runoff plan and described how the redevelopment of the marina is proving its
etfectiveness. Garth encouraged those who have not seen the marina surface and stormwater infrastructure to
do so. Garth agreed with Don that the PHMPR would be a "peanut" (runoff source) to the other sources that
occur during large flooding events. IFSE/S page 3.2-7 under "Stormwatef' identifies the stormwater
management plan would meet the project's requirements for zero-discharge of water to Hood Canal from the
golf course resoft area, and the full treatment of all site water from the marina area before discharge to the
Harbor. Additionally, BoCC Condition 63(q) of Ordinance 01-0128-08 requires no runoff from the golf course is
to enter Hood Canal regardless of the size or frequency of the runoff event.l
Garth reviewed the existing water quality impact avoidance described in the FSEIS. Garth proposed a standing
"committee" of area water quality interests and experts to meet and engage regularly and set up a monitoring
program with regard to pollutants in runoff. Garth mentioned that Pleasant Harbor staff have been approached
to provide area for a shellfish nursery by a member of PGST. IBoCC Condition 63(r) of Ordinance 01-0128-08
requires a County-based comprehensive water quality monitoring plan for a minimum of monthly water
collection and testing in conceft with an adaptive management program prior to any site specific action utilizing
BMPs and appropriafe sfafe agencies.l
Water Quality Protection
. Sam raised the issue of wetland determinations and expiring wetland jurisdictional determinations under US
Army Corps rules.
o Sam also admitted that he has made his recommendations without reading the reports submitted by the
experts representing the Applicant as well as Peer Review Reports commissioned by Jefferson County.
Sam also admitted to not having visited the site to review the protection provided under the BSP application for
mitigating pollution from water run-off from highway 101 ..
o Garth updated the group that they had been in contact recently with the Army Corp Seattle District. Given that
the wetlands depicted in the FSEIS will be avoided, Garth was advised by the Corps to get an updated
jurisdictional determination (JD) if changes were being considered that potentially affected wetlands so that an
updated JD would be done.
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o Tamara mentioned a shellfish resource management and protection plan as a way to work together and
ensure impact avoidance to shellfish.
a Sam described the desire to work with Statesman on a water quality monitoring study to specifically look at
fate and transport of chemical pollutants.
Patty and Michelle noted that water quality monitoring is one of the conditions of the MPR implementing
ordinance and development agreement which is published in the FSEIS.IBoCC Condition 63(r) of Ordinance
01-0128-08 requires a County-based comprehensive water quality monitoring plan for a minimum of monthly
water collection and testing in concert with an adaptive management program prior to any site specific action
utilizing BMPs and appropriafe sfafe agencies. A draft Water Quality Monitoring Plan was completed by the
applicant and reviewed by Jefferson County Water Quality Depaftment in August 2014; Appendix F of the
FSE/S.I
. Garth explained the details contained in the FSEIS regarding treating water for not only biological but other
potential contaminants too. Garth reminded all that the membrane filter treatment will result in tertiary treated
water and is part of the model of environmental quality that Statesman wishes to develop and practice for the
PHMPR.
Sam noted that it appears that there is an opportunity to work together on water quality issues. Garth
described interactions that he has had with the County's water quality manager Mike Dawson. Garth repeats
his idea for a water quality committee.
Sam raised the issue of the reduced t hole golf course fertilizers and pesticides to which Garth reviewed what
is in the FSEIS regarding the use of Xeriscaping and Dakotia's REV Product which is a 100% liquid humic
compound, biologically based way to fertilize and manage pests on the proposed nine-hole golf course.
Wildlife Protection
o Tim asked if there was available any update on habitat and wildlife information. A lengthy discussion on wildlife
management followed and a distinction on habitat versus wildlife management was also discussed. Garth
reviewed the ear-tagging and collaring elk crossing concepts covered in the FSEIS.
o Tim noted that while proximity sensor is good, the tribe is still concerned that the PHMPR development will
attract elk due to changes in vegetation.
o Garth reviewed the total cover type change percentage in the PHMPR.
o Tim showed 2013 elk census data on where elk usage and assemblies have occurred. The data show elk
congregating in cleared areas throughout the studied landscape west of the Highway 101.
o Garth requested a copy of Tim's presentation.
o Tim reminded everyone that it is not the higher risk to elk crossing the highway as much as it is the attraction
of elk away from usual hunting areas to the PHMPR.
. Wildlife Protection as described by Tim is not to protect the habitat and management of the Elk Herd, but to
Harvest the Elk Herd based on Tribal Hunting Rights. Tim was concerned that even though the Elk Herd in
question has never occupied the Pleasant Harbor Resort Property, they might in the future because of the 9
hole golf course fainruays and greens. Tim reiterated the idea of elk-proof fencing which Garth has said is not
feasible for the project because of studies which indicate that Elk are very difficult to contain, and to erect a 10
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foot wall anchored to resist the strength of the Elk, it would prove to contravene the County's mandate to
protect the habitat of wildlife and the management of wildlife. Wildlife includes more than Elk, but other
ungulates would be removed from the property with this wall, and the property would then be impacted with a
significant change in its biology and ecological significance. Garth stated that they would work with the tribe
through Xeriscaping programs, since historically the Elk Herd have not shown any migration pattern on the
property, even in the times when considerable grass areas were planted for the purposes of the American
Campground.lJefferson County imposed a "no shoot" zone for Black Point as esfabfisfted under Ordinance
0*0519-97 in 1997 and Olympic Canal Tracts located on the wesf side of Highway 101 as esfabfished under
Ordinance 12-1202-02 in 2002.1
Michelle and Patty provided a summary:
- Appreciation for everyone's availability and to PGST for preparing advanced information.
- The web based meeting provided an opportunity to review known issues and have specific dialogue on those
issues which is not as easy to do over email and/or comment periods.
- This meeting allowed for the group to see and discuss the bodies of information, where information resides in
existing documents and where plans, projects and monitoring are described and where they may need
additionalwork.
Many of the issues are part of the d evelopment agreement.
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