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HomeMy WebLinkAbout189October 2, 2017 Ms. Stormy Purser Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Rd NE Kingston, WA 98346 Allyson Brooks Ph.D., Dlrector State Historic Preservatlon Officer In future correspondence please refer to: Project Tracking Code: 081106 -13 -JE Property: Statesman Group Master Planned Resort in Brinnon's Black Point and Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson Co. Re: Letter to Dr. Allyson Brooks Regarding Traditional Cultural Properties (TCPs) Dear Ms. Purser: Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) with your letter notifying us that there is new information regarding a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) in the above project area. As discussed with Laura Price previously, DAHP does not have documentation related to any TCPs within the project area. Please submit documentation for the identified TCP through WISAARD. Once we receive this information we can evaluate the TCP significance under the criteria developed for the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register. Upon completion of our review we will work with you and other parties to determine options for avoidance. Thank you for the reaching out to us and we look forward to receiving the TCP form/documentation. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Gretchen Kaehler Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments (360) 586-3088 gretch en. kae h l e reir).d a hp. w a. gov cc. Michelle Farfan, Planner, Jefferson County State of Washington • Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation P.O. Box 48343 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 • (360) 586-3065 www.dahp.wa.gov TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE IP4 NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE nax"'y'fyt naxN'sl,.ay'am September 29, 2017 Dr. Allyson Brooks State of Washington Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation PO Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Allyson.Brooks@dahp.wa.gov Re: Reevaluation of Statesman Group Master Planned Resort in Brinnon's Black Point and Pleasant Harbor Marina Dear Dr. Brooks, I am the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe ("Tribe") and am contacting you on their behalf. The Tribe is requesting a reevaluation of the Statesman Group Master Planned Resort in Brinnon's Black Point and Pleasant Harbor Marina, in Jefferson County ("Proposed Resort") for the reasons explained, in summary, here in this letter. On January 14, 2013, the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation ("DAHP") issued a concurrence with the Cultural Resource Management Plan for Archeological Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery for the Proposed Resort. Since that concurrence was issued, new information has emerged about the impact of the Proposed Resort on cultural resources of the Tribe. The Proposed Resort is located within the Tribe's Usual and Accustomed Area and Traditional and Historic Use Area. This is in an area of high cultural and historic significance for the Tribe. It is also an area of high probability for encountering cultural resources according to the DAHP WISAARD database. Based on preliminary review of location of the Proposed Resort, the Tribe is concerned that the Proposed Resort's use of Kettle Ponds B and C for storing storm water and treated wastewater could result in significant damages to Traditional Cultural Properties ("TCPs") - Kettle Ponds B and C. The Tribe is currently attempting to conduct interviews with tribal elders to gain further insight into the cultural significance of the area. Due to the sensitive nature of the knowledge of this cultural resource, this is taking some time. The Tribe's 31912 Little Boston Rd. NE - Kingston, WA 98346 Phone: (360) 297-6292 rTRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM TRIBE nax'"q'fyt nax-sfiay'am resources and, once again, request a reevaluation of DAHP's stance on the Proposed Resort and request DAHP's assistance in pursuing listing of this site on the National Register. Regards, A4u�,� R-vmw, Stormy Purser Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Cc: Jeromy Sullivan Tribal Chairman 31912 Little Boston Rd. NE — Kingston, WA 98346 Phone: (360) 297-6292