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Also just for the record, I did not state I was reluctant to revisit the project I stated that we did not have any
documentation and that if they thought that if there was a TCP they should record it and we could go from there. Private
landowner does not want them on his property. County closed the project 5 years ago after getting either no response
or a concurrence from the Tribes on the CRMP.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:350-585-3088
C:360-628-2155
From: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Sent: Monday, October 02,20L7 1:35 PM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Subject: RE: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
But the tribe is clearly stating in this letter there is new information and there may be a TCP in the area
Allyson Brooks Ph.D.
State Historic Preservation Officer/ Executive Director
Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 30
Olympia, WA
360-586-3065
Cell:350-480-6922
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Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Monday, October 02,20L7 1:41 PM
Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
RE: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
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From: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Sent: Monday, October 02,20L7 1:33 PM
To: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Subject: RE: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
I have. lt is not a 106. This is about environmental factors such as fishing and plant resources. lt is a private property
owner. Recommendations?
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:360-585-3088
C:360-628-2755
From: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Sent: Monday, October 02,20L7 1:32 PM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Subject: RE: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
Ok. lt sounds like you need to take another look at the project.
Allyson Brooks Ph.D.
State Historic Preservation Officer/ Executive Director
Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 30
Olympia, WA
350-586-3065
Cell:360-480-6922
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Please note that in order to streamline responses plus save time and rnoney, DAHP now requires that all documents
related to project reviews be submitted electronically. Reports, forms, photos, etc. must now be submitted in PDF
format through DAHP's on-line WISAARD system. For more information about interacting with WISAARD visit:
http://www.dahp.wa.sov/wisaard-and-historic-properW-inventorv-phase-iii-rollout.
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From: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Sent: Monday, October 02,2017 1:31 PM
To: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Subject: RE: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
Me
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:360-586-3088
C:360-628-2755
From: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Sent: Monday, October 02,20L7 1:30 PM
To: Whitlam, Rob (DAHP); Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP); Wollwage, Lance (DAHP)
Subject: FW: Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
Which one of you has been working on this?
Allthe best
Allyson
Allyson Brooks Ph.D.
State Historic Preservation Officer/ Executive Director
Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 30
Olympia, WA
360-586-3056
Cell:360-480-6922
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PIease note that in order to streamline responses plus save time and money, DAHP now requires that all documents
related to project reviews be submitted electronically. Reports, forms, photos, etc. must now be submitted in PDF
format through DAHP's on-line WISAARD system. For more information about interacting with WSAARD visit:
http://www.dahp.wa.gov/wisaard-and-historic-propertv-inventorv-phase-iii-rollout.
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From: THPO [mailto:thpo@ogst.nsn.us]
Sent: Friday, September 29,2017 3:28 PM
To: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Cc: Jeromy Sullivan; Roma Call; Amber Penn-Roco
Subject Statesman Group MPR at Black Point
Hello Allyson,
I hope this finds you well. Attached you will find a letter from the tribe regarding the
proposed Master Planned Resort at Black Point in Brinnon.
The Tribe has multiple concerns with the project regarding cultural resources significant to
us, and are asking for your re-evaluation of the project.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Best,
Stormy
Stormy R Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Natural Resources
31912 Little Boston Rd Kingston,WA98346
(360)2e7-62e2
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TH PO <thpo@pgst.nsn.us>
Wednesday, October 04,2OL7 2:25 PM
Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Re: TCP Form
Ok that makes sense. So the part about dimensions, we would enter the measurements of each kettle?
On LO/ /2O17 LO:37 AM, Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP) wrote:
lf you want the entire area as a TCP and you feel you can support that then it is up to you. lf the kettles
are your TCP areas and your concern then you would want to concentrate on those but the information
on Black Point would be part of your background.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:350-586-3088
C:350-528-2755
From: THPO [mailto:thoo@pgst.nsn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, October 04,20L7 10:35 AM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Subject: Re: TCP Form
Yes if you can send me an example that would be helpful! The anthropologist Elmendorf's recording of
the area does have an oral history documented so I am working through that. And I did find the place
name as well.
I was wondering if we are looking at Black Point entirely, and the Kettle's would be the landforms?
On 70/Al20L7 9:55 AM, Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP) wrote:
Also, isn'tthere a place name and a legend about a monster in one of those kettle
lakes? I seem to remember that. All that is important information as well.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:350-586-3088
C:360-628-2755
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From: THPO [mailto:thoo@oost.nsn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, October 04,2017 9:49 AM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Subject: Re: TCP Form
Hi Gretchen,
So I am working through the form with Laura, trying to gather some more information
together. I found an old anthropology report I am reading through. Laura also has a few
photos from their trip out to the Kettles last spring.
Are you available tomorrow at allto walk through it?
Let me know.
Thanks,
Stormy
On t0/3/2OL7 1:27 PM, Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)wrote:
HiStormy,
Call me when you want to work on WISAARD. I figured out the problem
and you should be able to add an activity now.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:350-586-3088
C:360-628-2755
From: THPO [mailto:thpo@pgst. nsn. us]
Sent: Monday, October 02,20L7 4:57 PM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Subject: Re: TCP Form
Ok thank you so much Gretchen!
I will work on this in the morning, I am hoping to get in contact with
Laura since she knows more about the area than I do.
I really appreciate all your help.
Stormy
On LO/2/2017 4:O3 PM, Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP) wrote:
HiStormy,
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This will get us started but you will also need to do an
nomination form since you want to list it on the NRHP.
lwillfind one of those as well but the one attached will
help us get it into WISSARD.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
(DAHP)
P:360-585-3088
C:360-628-2755
Stormy R Purser
Tribal- Historic Preservation Officer
Port Gambl-e S'Kl-al-l-am Tribe Natural Resources
31,972 Litt1e Boston Rd Kj-ngston, WA 98346
(360) 29'7 -6292
Stormy R Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Port Gambl-e S'K]aIIam Tribe Natural- Resources
319L2 Little Boston Rd Kingston, wA 98346
(360) 29'7 -6292
Stormy R Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Offi-cer
Port Gamble S I Kl-alfam Tribe Natural Resources
31972 Littl-e Boston Rd Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 297 -6292
Stormy R Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Offi-cer
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Natural Resources
3L91,2 Littl-e Boston Rd Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 291 -6292
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From:Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Tuesday, March 27,20L8 5:49 PM
Griffith, Greg (DAHP)
Houser, Michael (DAHP); Brooks, Allyson (DAHP); Whitlam, Rob (DAHP)
RE: Black Point Kettles
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Yes I would be happy to.
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:360-586-3088
C:360-528-2755
From: Griffith, Greg (DAHP)
Sent: Tuesday, March 27,20L8 5:15 PM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Cc: Houser, Michael (DAHP); Brooks, Allyson (DAHP); Whitlam, Rob (DAHP)
Subject: Black Point Kettles
For when you return from the conference, Lys Burden of the Native Connection Action Group called this morning about
the Black Point kettles that apparently are threatened by the Pleasant Harbor development. lt was their understanding
that the PG S'Klallam were working on a NR nomination as a TCP but Michael has no knowledge of that. From the admin
database it indicates that you last had correspondence with JE County last fall. Can you please call her about what is
happening in the review process on this? She indicated that there is going to be a public meeting (4/9??l about the
development.
Thank you
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Griffith, Greg (DAHP)
Wednesday, March 28,2018 8:1-2 AM
Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
RE: Black Point KettlesSubject:
Yes, 360-301-0982, Thanks
From: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Sent: Tuesday, March 27,20L8 5:53 PM
To: Griffith, Greg (DAHP)
Subject: RE: Black Point Kettles
Do you have a phone number?
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:360-586-3088
C:360-628-2755
From: Griffith, Greg (DAHP)
Sent: Tuesday, March 27,20L8 5:15 PM
To: Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Cc: Houser, Michael (DAHP); Brooks, Allyson (DAHP); Whitlam, Rob (DAHP)
Subject: Black Point Kettles
For when you return from the conference, Lys Burden of the Native Connection Action Group called this morning about
the Black Point kettles that apparently are threatened by the Pleasant Harbor development. lt was their understanding
that the PG S'Klallam were working on a NR nomination as a TCP but Michael has no knowledge of that. From the admin
database it indicates that you last had correspondence with JE County last fall. Can you please call her about what is
happening in the review process on this? She indicated that there is going to be a public meeting (4/9??) about the
development.
Thank you
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wpburden@aol.com
Thursday, April 05, 2018 6:49 PM
Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Fwd: Black Point kettles
PH MPR Retention Ponds ljpg; PH MPR Retention Ponds 2jpg; PH MPR
Wastewaterjpg; Save the Black Point Kettles.docx
Dear Allyson - I tried to send a copy of this note with attachments to Gretchen Kaehler, but it bounced. Would you be able
to fonrvard it to her? She was unaware that the Black Point Kettles will be destroyed under the option being approved in
the near future...
Thank you,
Lys Burden, member
PT Native Connections Action Group
---Original Message----
From: wpburden <wpburden@aol.com>
To: buckwheat <buckwheat@cablespeed. com>
Cc: thpo <thpo@pgst.nsn.us>; gretchen.kaehler <gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.us>
Sent: Sun, Apr 1,2018 8:37 pm
Subject Re: Black Point kettles
Celeste - Thank you for writing to Stormy, it was GREAT to receive a reply!!! We totally respect the need for privacy for
some of the content in the determination materials. I hope they can generalize these subjects enough to still make the
cultural value of the kettles known ASAP to the BoCC.
We really are in danger of loosing the kettles completely and soon, as the county DCD is hell-bent on approving the
developer's Alternative B, the highest use option with 890 dwelling units, which will fill Kettles B and C with 1,500,000
cubic yards of excavation dirt (from grading down all the "hummocky, topographic high areas") into flatter ground and
flattening the kettle walls. They are to become retention ponds for surface discharge and treated sewage water with which
to irrigate the golf course and "will have sufficient storage to retain water in the event of a failure of the wastewater
system." (See attached scans from the EIS).
I had a really great phone chat early this morning with Gretchen Kaehler, the Local Government Archaeologist on the
DAHP staff, and she has been aware of the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort project and the kettles for quite
awhile (also the lack of quality in the Cultural Resource Assessment), but she was totally unaware of the extent of
destruction that is planned for the kettles.
I explained that we are focused on saving the kettles because of their value as a very unique, beautiful landform. One of
our action group members, who has visited them has spoken about how powerful it feels to walk inside of them, especially
Kettle B with its "kettle within a kettle" to the north.
I am also attaching the letter I am submitting to the BoCC which is also being distributed to inspire more people to send
letters to save the kettles...
Many thanks again!!l
- Lys Burden
---Original Message-----
From: Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com>
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Philip Hunsucker
To: Lys Burden <WPburden@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Mar 28, 201812.24 pm
Subject: Fwd: Black Point kettles
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: THPO <thpo@pqst. nsn. us>
Date: March 28,2018 at 11:15:42 AM PDT
To: Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com>, lives@pgst.nsn.us
Subject: Re: Black Point kettles
Hi Celeste,
We began the process to receive a determination of eligibility on the Kettles in the beginning of October. DAHP has
requested more information before making a determination, which we are working to gather. The information that
we have submitted is confidential in nature and not for public disclosure due to the cultural sensitivity of it. We have
not spoken to the contacts you have listed but contacted the SHPO directly and were directed by her to work with
another person on her team.To receive a nomination to the National Register is a lengthy process.
I hope to see you at the Public Hearing on April 9th.
Best,
Stormy
Stormy Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
(360)297-6292
On 3128118 9:26 AM, Celeste Dybeck wrote:
Cl-arification needed:
Yesterday Lys Burden called the Dept. of Archeology and
Historical Preservati-on in Ollanpia to inquire about Hj-storical
Preservation for Black Point Kettles. It was our understanding
that the necessary forms were submitted before l-ast fa.I-l-.
Lys spoke with Greqory Griffin and Mike Hauser and they stated
they had not received the necessary paperwork.
Any chance we can get an e.l-ectronic copy of the forms that were
submitted? If the forms have not been submitted, the last day
the Jefferson County Commissioners wilf
Listen and accept commit is ApriJ- 9, 201,8. This is in immediate
crisis .
Thanks for helplng and clarlfying. Cel-este Dybeck, Jamestown
El-der and Member Native Connection Action Group, Port Townsend
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1.3.2 Alternaliue I - Pleasartt Harbw Golf Coursa and Ma,rina Eesorl
Construcl an l&hole golf oourse sartfr cf Black Foint Rd with 128 residences, 462 townhouse units, 97
villae and 52 apartrnents for a tc{al of mg unlts. A 200 seat confererre center, 3000 sq fl restaurant and
5,000 sq fl office rr,ould be construcled at the norlh end of the Gelf Course area, Tl'p Marina and
llarilirne \fitlage area deuelotrnent urouH inckde 16,000 aq ft sf cornrnersal buiHings, &8 resdences,
and 6i! waterslb townhouses for a btd d 151 units" The waterside townhouses will be consfuctsd into
lIte existing hlllside, Residential roadrap, utlities and stonnwater retenton slttems, and a water
treatmenl system including buried pipng and a treatmefit hulding would be conskucsed under thb
Alternalive. The constructron lvulld rnvolve regrading for roadnrays and house conslnrclion and
installaticn of undergrund utilitiee.
Srte gnading will be accornphshed to balarce lhe amount of excavation with the amount of f{l needed to
fifi the kettles for the storrnwater retcntmn ponds ln order to minimize the area of srte disturbarrea whle
obtaining sulTcbnt fill materid, fr-dl hesements will be excava$d beneath the residerioas and the hotel
structure wi$ haya 2 storbs urdugound. Site grading unould occur in the residanttd dtitmlling afltas,
roadl firyr, retention pond areas and in the tredment plant arca. Thsse site aeas will be strippad of
vugretation and bpcoil to exposa tfie urutertyirg soils whrdr will be excavated or mmpacled. Otrlng
construction, these ffeas wi[ be exposed to increased sbrmuraEr rundf and emsion into adjacent
interrnitbnt streams in lhe Maritime Mllage and Marina Area and in lhe south siJe of fte Crolf Course
Resfit {rra na€r l-lood Canal" Localired rreas of s{f, erosmn cq.rld occur on the slopes along Hmd
Cand during site grading due to temporary irrcreases rn groundwater runoff.
There sfis.rH not be any long term prolect impacts lo the strbillty of lhe steep slopes along Hood Cand
sinm he faclilies will be designed to capture surfaca water runoff and to avoid ary increase in
ground,rater levels on he slope.
1 3,2.1 Constuction d Roduarrs
The starrdad Jeffersm County resdentral roadway wrdth is ahout 25 ll. The paved roads wiill be
conslructad on competent glacial soils r on cflnpacted strucnJral fill derwed frwn generd site gadirg.
Patred roadwalm could incrsase the potentid lx increresd steambed erosion, surlicial landsliling on
steep slopes ard incrmed sodimant dalivery. These impads'rvould be due primarity to improperly
desigrmd roads and slopes which cot^dd mncsnlrat€ runofr f,o,*,s or change nahrral dreinage pattems.
Landslid,ing and dabris flors diaoant to tha ${sep shp along Hood Canal could result irr the eventual
encroachrnent d lan&liJirB inlo cunenfly shaHe ground mnditbns.
1 3.2.2 frnstruclion of Retenfion Pords
The retention ponds wll be consfucled within the exrsting ketlte features. Approxrrnately 1.5 nnillion
cubrc yards of excavation and rew structural fill will be placed rn the ket0es to reduce the overall volume
of the pond. The keEles mll be partralb btrkfilled tro reduce ttre storage volume and the existing 1.5H:1V
kettb slopes wdl ba llattened to 3H:tV- Temporary accrass roads nrill be constructed sn 0re existing side
slopes lo prBVidB equrpmant acooas irdo the bottom sf the ketlh. The access roads will be oorisfrrctd
by cutling and llling to create about a 12 foat wide level bench in the side slope. ApproxJmatdy 3S0,000
CY d material will b€ orcavatad to flattari the slopes and about 1.2 rnillion CY sf haddn unfi be daced
inside the ketles.
Natn e on sile co{nnpn bonor consisting of sand and gnavel from generd site grading *trvitres will be
used for str.ctural ftl- The fill wiil| be paced rn Joose lifts and mmpacted wrth hearry vibratory drurn
mrnp*tors. Th€ sfuctural fillwill be keyed intro the undisturbed native slopes.
A pond lirmr slatem nill be requhed to pmvkle a lo,v permeabiiity barrier The hner slstem will generally
consist ol a {?- krch lhick sand cushion Saed behw tlre liner and a 1?- rnch thick potective so,i} co'rer
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layef. Both tfre sand anshion end the cwer lay,er can be manufachJrsd from onsitg soiis by sia$ng-
Aternatirrely lhes€ soils muld be imported frorn orffsrte souroes to eliminate trte nesd for on-sile
procas*iu.
The temporery;lccress road canslnrclion and sile charing could ircrease the pc*enthlfor localized shpo
instatrillty dwiq grdsnd€d periods o{ !rr€}t weelher. Housier, nr,e do not antftipate any significant irnpacts
form l#sliling, ermion ff sediment transport by slrrnwater smce tha ketUas fsnn a topognaphkally
errJocad and oonflned system.
1.3.2.3 Cornruaion dHouses. l-iotels and "Yater Treatment Bulldinos
Buldmg areas will be strippod of vegretation md lopocil. The topsoil will b6 sto*piled for future
landscaprng purposes. Basement excanation spoils will be fansprlod, placed and corpac{ed in the
hettles. [furing comfucthn. the stocftfiled topsoil arrd he native subgr# soils will be expoeed to
ircreased slormwater runoft and eroebn hlo sunounding zurfaoe walers.
1,3.2.4 fugtldi$ # U!'Efruound L$'ties
Burid utilities wll be inslalled in lhe roadway for sanitary selrular, wat€r, electicily lines. The trench
excavations will be less than about S Ieet wide ard 4 ft deep and above the groundwater bbh. Granulry
sols rnay be imported fs ppe bedding; Sre trench excavation spoils vr,*l be reused as trench backlill,
Tenrporary soN stockpdles,arould be subject to eroshn and sedlnent delivery to.learby *ainages-
1.3.3 Nternative 6 - fhe *inmn $ub-Area PIan
Corslruct an 18-|role golf curse with a 246 unil hotel and cmisrwrce errter and 45 singh farily homes
in the GdI Course and Resrt Araa. Ttre lularina and Marlime Mllage A,rea wil include a 7.000 sq ft
commercid building, 20 rEskiential unils, 20 urdln along the rrrratnr and a 5,000 sq fl gtft shop, The Tudor
poperty will b€ dev,eloped wtth a 30,000 sq fi restauranl aM srnall groery slore, Z0+nil lnn and 20
lmrnhouses. A vtlage gffi slathn and convenlerce slse md an RV storage/repair buiHing will be
constsucbd on tte JupiEr site-
Siie grdlng wll be aoomflished to balance the amount of encavalion wilh the *narnt of fill needed to
m he ksttles for lfe stryrnuater rctantion ponds. In order to mirumize lhe area d site disturbance while
ohtainiqg suffrcient fil materbl. ful basernents rrull be excauated beneath the resirerrces and the hotel
slnrtura wf,l have 2 stories undergrrund. SitB grading would occlr in the residsnliel drmlBng erEes,
roadwaln, retentirn pord aeas and in lfre fsalmen( plant area. The* sits ar€as will be stripped of
vegetatbn and lopeoil to expoee the urrderlyrng soils wtich nnll be excavate.d or eompacid. Durhg
conslnrction, lfrcse area$ r,vil be exposed lo rncreased storrnlvater runoff md eroeion into adjmenl
intrgrrnittent $treams in lhe Marina and Mantime Village Area and in the south side of the Golf Course
Resort area ne6r l{ood Canal, Localazad enae$ of scil erosion muld occrrr on the slopes along Hood
Cand during sile gnading due to lempor*y irrreas*s in groundrrvater runcff.
There should nol be my long term proiect impacts to lhe stabtrity of the steep sbpes along l-lood Canal
siru ffte fmililim will be dasignod to captur" zurfaoe water runoff ryrd to avoid any increase in
ground*atr ts\rets on fie slope.
1.3.3.1 Corlstrwtion d Road.rrare
Tho stendad Jetferson County residential roadr,ray widlh is about 25 fl, The parred roads will be
cqnehrcted on cornpet€fit glecia!soils or on cornpacted strr.Eturd fill deriwd frorn general site gradimg-
Paved roadrayt eould ircrease lhe potential for increased streambetl ermrcn, surfrchl hndsliding on
staep dopes and inareased sedirfienl delivery. These impects umuld be due primarily to improperly
dcs(7ned roads and shpes uftich cor/d ooncentrate rurroff fkvr,s s change natural drainage pattems.
PROEAAIE SIGF*IFICAffTAOUERSE IMPAST REVIEW OF THE FROPOSAL CHAIIIEP ]
3.3.1.4 Permitted Uses
Once water has been trsated to a Class A standard, it will be reused on the resort for nonpotable
purposes, induding:
. lnigatiorr of landmaping, induding golf oourses.
o Discharge to weflands.
o Groundwater recfrarge by percolation"
o Ugs for toilet flushing.
The primary r€usa applications urider consideration for this prolect includs h{lot flushing and storage
for usa in saasonal inigation application to the developrnenfs golf coumo and ultimatcly infiltration back
into the aquifer for reuse and recfiarge. Wastewater heated to Ctess A standads will be diecharged to
the oentsal large kettle. This katth will be lined and will serve as a re$ervoir for the resort's inigation
nseds. The rerewoir will hold enough watsr to msinhin irrigation sven in drought ycars, and will have
suffcisnt storago lo ratain watsr in the event of a failure of tne wastewatsr systsm. As ths naeervoir
area is a linad pond that will provent infit'tration, ramediation of any upsat may han occur under onsite
mntrolled condilione without disrupting Hood Canal fish or shelllish or area-wide weter quality.
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Wasteurater tr6atm6nt involves the collection of organic and inorganic sollds and the ramoval of
biodegradable rnaterials from solutk:n by bacteria. Bacteria digest the biodagradaUe organic matsrial
in ths ws*tewater and increase in population. They perbdically need to be ramoved along with
undigestod rsllds (a byproduct rehrred to aE biosolids). These biosolids mquire a further stage of
treatnent beforo they can ba boreficially urcd. This treatrilant must comply with Fetleral Roguletions
40CFR. Part 503 and similar Statra slandards which specifu three criteria for ffte sludge to be
beneficially applied to land.
o The bbsolids rnust meet pollution standards, particularly toxics sucfi as hearry metals and
pesticidea. Since therc are no significant sources of these types of pollutants frorn the uses
. planned for the resort, meeting these critaria shruld not be a problam.
. The bbsolida must not gen*rate significant odofls fiet would attract vsctors such as rats ard
othar anirnals and nuissne incsc"ts. This may be accomplished by anabling tha bec{eria to
oontinua to consume tho residual organic rnaterials contained within the biosolids hrough
mechanical digestion prooass€s or by compooting, or sta[ilization through the application of lima
and/or high temperatures to the waste biosolids.
e The bioeolids must be treated to reduce the level of patnogens (disease causing micro-
organieins) to one of two specific bioeolids application Classes: Class A and Class B. Both Class
A and B involve stabilizing tha biosolids to mducs the voNatile organic content. and level of
pathogens ftrough digestion or chernical maans. Class A biosolids are furthar treated, usually by
subiecting the biosdrdE to elevated temperaturas for pmlonged periods, to achieve furtl'rer
pathogen destruction. Cornposting is aonaidered to be an effective meens of achieving a Class A
biocolids product due to the heat produced during the process. Class B biosolids can be land
applied on siles that hav6 limitad public access, whereas Class A biosslids msy be froely
distributed or sold to the p.rblic for vanous soil amendment uses and to take advantage of its
nutrient content.
The proposal will dispose of the biosolids produced frorn wasterruater in one or all of the fotlowirrg
mEthods:
o Stabilize through aerobic digestion, and haul the biosolids away in a dilute slur4r for spreading on
agricultural lands.
o Dewater to about 16% solids and stabilize with lime treatment; producing a biosolids product that
is a sami-solid and can be hauled in a dump truck to a commercial land-*pread site.
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The Black Point Kettles, a Sacred Site Worth Saving
by Lys Burden
Port Townsend Native Connections Action Group member
Black Point is a7l0-acre, peninsula, approximately 30 miles south of the mouth of the Hood Canal, on the west
shore. It extends about one mile east into the Hood Canal with a landscape of hills, ravines and deep kettles
shaped by continental glaciation.
View of Black Point's southern shore, the estuary of Duckabush River and the Hood Canal.
The peninsula's surface composition was influenced by the wasting and re-advance of the last continental
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"potholes," if they are smaller. Lakes usually fill these holes, and they are seldom more than 20 to 60 feet deep.3
The Black Point kettles are quite exceptional because instead of forming at the toe of the glacier, where most
recessional features are located, these ice blocks fractured from the ice sheet and were buried along its westem
margin. The kettles are also unusually deep with more than 150 feet of vertical drop and have a narower profile
than usual. (Kettles and kettle ponds are notoriously round.)
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Connections Action Group) discovered there were kettles on
Black Point, through an article about the Pleasant Harbor
Master Planned Resort in the Leader newspaper and the
meeting that took place at the courthouse. We were excited by
the news and discovery that they were Port Gamble S'Klallam
cultural sites, then devastated by the next news that they were
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We were very excited about going to see these kettles,
but totally disappointed to learn that they were off limits
to the public. The developer had installed locked gates
and surveillance to keep people out of this site.
Over the next year, the more we learned about these
kettles, the more we understood that they were very
extraordinary natural sites, ones that should be saved.
The whole plan to build a golf resort with hundreds of
dwelling units sounded very unwise because of its setting
on the banks of the Hood Canal. Tragic hypoxic events
are becoming more common, and an urban, high-density
golf resort did not seem context sensitive. We wondered
about the increase in traffic too, as all those new
residents would have to drive at least 30 miles one way
for groceries.
In August, 2017, after learning that the county planning
staff were recofirmending, even encouraging, the
developer of Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort to destroy the kettles by grading them down, using them as
fill sites, and then turning them into retention ponds for waste/treated sewage waterl, we knew more research
about kettles in Washington (and nationwide) was in order. These special, sacred sites needed to be saved.
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Relevant information on kettles in Washington State was obtained from an internet search and at the
Washington Geological Survey's online library of published documents. Also, about a dozen topographic and
geologic maps, published by U.S.G.S., contained the landscapes where the Pleistocene ice margin existed across
the state. These were surveyed for indications of kettle holes or lakes.
The map survey tumed up a distinct lack of glacial outwash features in eastern Washington, especially kame
and kettle topography, an odd observation, as this state has hundreds of miles of ice margin terrain. Then it
dawned on us that this missing landscape from the toes of the Okanogan, Columbia and Purcell Lobes may have
been obliterated by the size and ferocity of the great floods from Glacial Lake Missoula.
The maps did show that the Puget Lobe, west of the Cascades, had quite a few recessional features at its
terminus.a Thurston and Pierce Counties especially have many kettle ponds, small dry pot holes and kettle
"trains." Island County has whole zones of shallow recessional kettles, most dry and20 to 60 feet deep. Many
of these features have been tumed into parks or natural areas (see page 6).
As we completed more research, we realizedthat the big kettles on Black Points are a very unique natural site.
We think they are the only kettles on the Olympic Peninsula, and they are dry except for shallow ephemeral
ponds in springtime. Most kettles in Washington and across the country are kettle ponds, filled with water, so
because these are deep and dry, they are much more significant.
Kettle B appears to be the deepest kettle in the state at 150 feet or 15 stories deep. It has very steep forested
walls that are very nilrow for its depth, making it an outstanding,l2-acre mini-canyon, also unique to this
region. It was the deepest kettle observed on any map, as most of them ranged from about 40 to 60 feet deep.
Some had more surface area, but Kettle B was definitely the deepest and narrowest for its size.
We discovered that it also contains a o'kettle within a kettle," a smaller depression to the north-northwest that is
higher, drier and tighter with even steeper walls... very unique, indeed!
We note that the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe has been working very hard to collect the documentation needed
to nominate these kettles as a state and national historic site and that the Skokomish Tribe had been quite
concerned about their sacred sites in the Black Point area, as stated in their letter of June,2006.
In checking recently with Gretchen Kaehler, Local Government Archaeologist, who works at the Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation, we discovered that Tamanowas Rock had very little artifact onsite (only
a shell mound); yet it has achieved protected status, and its protection is a proud achievement for Jefferson
County and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. We feel that the Black Point Kettles have equal, if not more merit,
as an extraordinary natural area and sacred site that deserves this county's recognition that it is worth preserving
now. The power of this landscape and its sacredness to our tribal neighbors deserves more respect and
honor than becoming a wastewater pond for a golf resort. PLEASE heed these calls for preservation of the
Black Point Kettles!
Lys Burden has worked as an interpretative naturalist in Ohio, upstate Nant York, Florida and Montanq. Her formative years were
spent in central and northern Ohio where landscapes are dominated by glacial features from the massive Laurentide lce Sheet that
covered much of the northern U.S. during the late Pleistocene. Her family learned much geologt from their geologist parent:
navigating topographic maps, visiting geologicfeatures and reading landscapes to interpret their geologic histories. Thus, Lys
majored in geologt at the University of Montanq and has continued a life-long interest in appreciating and interpreting landscapes.
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The following LiDAR Map of the Black Point Kettles especially illuminates Kettle B, the large depression in
the middle of the image and its associated higher and drier kettle to the northwest. Kettle C is to the south and
several other smaller surrounding kettles are of more typical size and shape. Contours are at 20-foot intervals.
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More information and examples of kettle ponds and kettles follow:
Lake Ward in Olympia, with a 900-qcre surface area
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References
l. Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, Environmental Impact Statement on Water Supply and Ground Water
Analysis, page 5
2. http://www.iroquoiswatershed.com/discover-the-iroquois-river-watershed/what-we-knoilgeoloKv/
3 . https :i/en. wikipedia. ors/wikiA(ettleJlandform)
4. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/gerJresentations_coe-glacial_landforms puset_lowland.pdflb13i4
5. GM-56, Geologic Map of the East Olympia, 7.5-minute Quadrangle, Thurston County, Washington
6. https://washingtonlandscape.blogspot.com/201ll05/kettles-in-columbia-valley.html
7 . https://www.britannica.com/science/kettle
8. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/promams-and-services/geolory/glaciers
9 . http : //geo.msu. edu/extra/geo gmich/kettle-lakes. html
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Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Friday, April 06, 2018 9:54 AM
Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
Re: Black Point kettlesSubiect:
I'm guessing she spelled my name incorrectly since I am receiving emails.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 6,20L8, at 6:34 AM, Brooks, Allyson IDAHP) <Allyson.Brooks@DAHP.WA.GOV> wrote:
> Allyson Brooks Ph.D.
> State Historic Preservation Officer
> Dept. of Archaeolory and Historic Preservation
> 360-586-3066
> From: wpburden@aol.com [wpburden@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April05, 2018 6:48 PM
> To: Brooks, Allyson (DAHP)
> Subject: Fwd: Black Point kettles
> Dear Allyson - I tried to send a copy of this note with attachments to Gretchen Kaehler, but it bounced. Would you
be able to forward it to her? She was unaware that the Black Point Kettles will be destroyed under the option being
approved in the near future...
> Thankyou,
> Lys Burden, member
> PT Native Connections Action Group
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wpburden <wpburden@aol.com>
> To : buclo,rvheat <buckwheat@ cablespeed.com >
> Cc: thpo <thpo@pgst.nsn.us>; gretchen.kaehler <gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.us>
> Sent: Sun, Apr L,20lB B:37 pm
> Subject: Re: Black Point kettles
> Celeste - Thank you for writing to Stormy; it was GREAT to receive a reply!!! We totally respect the need for
privacy for some of the content in the determination materials. I hope they can generalize these subjects enough to
still make the cultural value of the kettles known ASAP to the BoCC.
> We really are in danger of loosing the kettles completely and soon, as the county DCD is hell-bent on approving
the developer's Alternative B, the highest use option with 890 dwelling units, which will fill Kettles B and C with
L,500,000 cubic yards of excavation dirt (from grading down all the "hummocky, topographic high areas") into
flatter ground and flattening the kettle walls. They are to become retention ponds for surface discharge and treated
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sewage water with which to irrigate the golf course and "will have sufficient storage to retain water in the event of
a failure of the wastewater system." (See attached scans from the EIS).
> I had a really great phone chat early this morning with Gretchen Kaehler, the Local Government Archaeologist on
the DAHP staff, and she has been aware of the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort project and the kettles for
quite awhile (also the lack of quality in the Cultural Resource Assessment), but she was totally unaware of the
extent of destruction that is planned for the kettles.
> I explained that we are focused on saving the kettles because of their value as a very unique, beautiful landform.
One of our action group members, who has visited them has spoken about how powerful it feels to walk inside of
them, especially Kettle B with its "kettle within a kettle" to the north.
> I am also attaching the letter I am submitting to the BoCC which is also being distributed to inspire more people
to send letters to save the kettles...
> Many thanks again!!!
, - Lys Burden
-----Original Message-----
From: Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com<mailto:bucloryheat@cablespeed.com>>
To: Lys Burden <WPburden@aol.com<mailto:WPburden@aol.com>>
Sent: Wed, Mar 28,20LB 12:24 pm
Subject: Fwd: Black Point kettles
> Sent from my iPad
> Begin forwarded message:
> From : THPO <thpo@pgst.nsn.us <mailto :thpo@pgst.nsn.us>>
> Date: March 28,20L8 atLL:15:42 AM PDT
> To: Celeste Dybeck <buckwheat@cablespeed.com<mailto:buckwheat@cablespeed.com>>,
lives@pgst.nsn.us<mailto :lives@pgst.nsn.us>
> Subject: Re: Black Point kettles
> Hi Celeste,
> We began the process to receive a determination of eligibility on the Kettles in the beginning of October. DAHP
has requested more information before making a determination, which we are working to gather. The information
that we have submitted is confidential in nature and not for public disclosure due to the cultural sensitivity of it.
We have not spoken to the contacts you have listed but contacted the SHPO directly and were directed by her to
work with another person on her team.To receive a nomination to the National Register is a lengthy process.
> I hope to see you at the Public Hearing on April 9th.
Stormy Purser
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Best,
rmySto
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> Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
> [360) 297-6292
> On3/28/189:26 AM, Celeste Dybeckwrote:
> Clarification needed:
> Yesterday Lys Burden called the Dept. of Archeologr and Historical Preservation in Olympia to inquire about
Historical Preservation for Black Point Kettles. It was our understanding that the necessary forms were submitted
before last fall.
> Lys spoke with Gregory Griffin and Mike Hauser and they stated they had not received the necessary paperwork.
, Any chance we can get an electronic copy of the forms that were submitted? If the forms have not been
submitted, the last day the fefferson County Commissioners will
> Listen and accept commit is April 9,2018. This is in immediate crisis.
> Thanks for helping and clariffing. Celeste Dybeck, famestown Elder and Member Native Connection Action
Group, PortTownsend
> Sent from my iPad
> <PH MPR Retention Ponds l.jpg,
> <PH MPR Retention Ponds Z.ipg,
> <PH MPR Wastewater.jpg>
> <Save the Black Point Kettles.docx>
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Philip Hunsucker
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Lys,
Did you write a letter for the hearing? I need it I was going to address my letter to the same people. I don't have
any of that information because it was never sent to DAHP.
Gretchen
Sent from my iPhone
Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Friday, April 06, 2018 10:01AM
wpburden@aol.com
Re: Black point kettles
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Philip Hunsucker
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
wpburden@aol.com
Saturday, April 07, 2018 1:34 PM
Kaehlet Gretchen (DAHP)
Re: Black point kettles
Gretchen - THANK YOU for your replyl I sent the letter I drafted to you along with jpgs of the FSEIS that documented the
proposed Kettle B destruction and desecration (sewage water), but it bounced back. (l will try again.) That piece was more
of an issue paper that I distributed widely to encourage many more letters, and I sent a paper copy to the Jefferson
County BoCC, as well. I am drafting a second letter specifically addressing the Draft Agreement and the Regulations. All
are due on April 9th at the end of the public hearing (starts at 6 pm at the Jetf Co CH).
You can send email letters to the county commissioners at: ieffbocc@co.iefferson.wa.us or printed copies to: PO Box
1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368
It is 9th hour!
Many thanks!!!
Lys Burden
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-301-0982
---Original Message---
From : Kaeh ler, Gretchen (DAH P) (DAH P) <Gretchen. Kaehler@DAHP.wa. gov>
To: wpburden <wpburden@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 6, 2018 7:00 am
Subject: Re: Black point kettles
Lys,
Did you write a letter for the hearing? I need it. I was going to address my letter to the same people. I don't have any of
that information because it was never sent to DAHP.
Gretchen
Sent from my iPhone
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Philip Hunsucker
Sent:
To:
Cc:
From
Attachments:
Kaehler, Gretchen (DAHP)
Monday, April 09, 2018 3:33 PM
j eff bocc@ co j efferso n.wa. u s
shlanayl@skokomish.org; thpo@pgst.nsn.us; Bill White (bill.white@Elwha.org); David
Brownel I (dbrownel I @ja mestowntri be.org); wpbu rden @aol.com
Re: Comments for Public Hearing on Black Point-Pleasant Harbor Master Planed
Development
081106-13-JE_040918-BIack Point Kettles_Pleasant Harbor Master Plan (DAHP).pdf
Subject:
Please see our attached comments for this project. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Best,
Gretchen
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
P:360-586-3088
C:360-628-2755
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Allyson Brooks Ph.D., Dhector
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April9, 2018
Ms. Kate Dean
County Commissioner
Jefferson County
PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA98368
In future correspondence please refer to:
Project Tracking Code: 081 106-13-JE
Property: Statesman Group Master Planned Resort in Brinnon's Black Point and Pleasant Harbor Marina,
Jefferson Co.
Re: Archaeology-DAHP Comments for Public Ilearing for Pleasant Harbor MPR
Development
Dear Ms. Dean
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has been involved
in the review of the proposed development since 2006. While we have some information regarding
archaeological materials within the project, there is no information regarding consultation or review
undertaken for cultural values. New information has been presented regarding the geological and cultural
value of the project area within the past months.
RCW 43.21C.020 recognizes the responsibility to "Preserve important historic, cultural, and
natural aspects of our nqtional heritage." Further, RCW 43.21.030 @ Guidelinesfor state
agencies, local governments--Statements-Reports-Advice-Idormation states (e) Study,
develop, and describe appropriate alternatives to recommended courses of action in any proposal
which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources.
Question l3(b) of the SEPA checklist asks: Are there any landmarlcs, features, or other evidence
of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are
there any material eyidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site?
Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. The cultural
importance of the project area was not addressed in any of the studies or documents
agencies or public relied upon to make comments or decisions regarding the development.
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The project are contains unique and geologically significant features. In additional we have a draft
Traditional Cultural Property form submitted by the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. While the form is not
complete at this time the information we have evaluated indicates the kettles are of cultural and spiritual
importance to the Tribe(s). There is a precontact archaeological site recorded in the project area which
supports the longtime use of the areaby native peoples. Coupled with the uniqueness of the geological
features, the kettles would qualift as both a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) as well as a Cultural
Landscape (CL) and would be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRIP).
Stote of Woshington . Deporlmenl of Archoeology & Historic Preservolion
P.O. Box 48343. Olympio, Woshington 98504-8343 . (350) 586-3065
www.dohp.wo.gov
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The cultural resources studies conducted for the project did not discover or report either the geological or
cultural value of the kettles nor was it sufficient for the scope of the project which would disturb or
destroy the features that make the kettles and landscape culturally and geologically remarkable. Nor was
this information reported in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS).
We recommend that the project be redesigned to preserve the kettles and the unique cultural landscape.
We would also request that the cultural resources study be updated to include an traditional cultural
propefty study. The Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP) for this project almost 10 years ago
needs to be updated based on the eventual development approved.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
-fh'T"^'k
Gretchen Kaehler
Assistant State Archaeologist, Local Governments
(360) s86-3088
gretchen.kaehler@dahp. wa. eov
cc. Kris Miller, TI{PO, Skokomish Tribe
Bill White, Archaeologist, Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe
David Brownell, Cultural Resources, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Stormy Purser, THPO, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Lys Burden, Native Connection Action Group
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