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Home My WebLink AboutLog009 e e Page 1 of 2 Stacie Hoskins From: Stacie Hoskins Sent: Thursday, April 21 ,20052:58 PM To: 'bill graham'; 'James parker' Subject: RE: PRE05-00008: Marrowstone Island water system pre-application Hi Jim & Bill, I conducted a site visit yesterday to view the causeway and discussed the project with staff today regarding SEPA and wetlands, As you've described the proposal, you will not need to submit the SEPA checklist or pay the $441.00 for SEPA review, WAC 197-11-756 Lands covered by water. "Lands covered by water" means lands underlying the water areas of the state below the ordinary high water mark, including salt waters, tidal waters, estuarine waters, natural water courses, lakes, ponds, artificially impounded waters, marshes, and swamps, Certain categorical exemptions do not apply to lands covered by water, as specified in Part Nine. (Part Nine lists the Categorical exemptions-5LH) If the water lines are proposed adjacent to the roadway above Ordinary High Water Mark, then the project is exempt from SEPA per WAC 197-11-800(23)(b) as follows: (23) Utilities. The utility-related actions listed below shall be exempt, except for installation, construction, or alteration on lands covered by water. The exemption includes installation and construction, relocation when required by other governmental bodies, repair, replacement, maintenance, operation or alteration that does not change the action from an exempt class, (b) All storm water, water and sewer facilities, lines, equipment, hookups or appurtenances including, utilizing or related to lines eight inches or less in diameter, As we discussed at the pre-application, UDC Section 3,6,9.c(2)(ii) allows activities having minimal adverse impacts on buffers and no adverse impacts on regulated wetlands to be allowed within wetland buffers without having to meet the protection standards, or requirements for wetland studies, provided that impacts to buffers are minimized and that disturbed areas are immediately restored, In order to show you meet this section, include the following in your application packet: . specific plans that identify where the water lines are proposed (ditch, road shoulder, elevations relative to wetlands) . documentation from a wetlands biologist or other qualified professional per UDC 3.6,10,j(2) supporting the proposal will have minimal adverse impacts on buffers and no adverse impacts on regulated wetlands, The revised pre-app outline and Shoreline Conditional use/Utilities criteria in a MS Word format are attached for your convenience, Please contact me with any questions. Stacie L. J{oskins Associate Planner. DRD Jefferson County Department of Community Development 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend. WA 98368 Phone 360-379-4463 Fax 360-379-4451 shoskins@co,jefferson,wa,us 4/21/2005 LOG ITEM # 9 Page---L-of ~ e e Page 2 of 2 -----Original Message----- From: bill graham [mailto:bgraham@jeffpud,org] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 1:03 PM To: AI Scalf Cc: James parker Subject: Marrowstone SEPA and permitting mtg HiAI- We are in the process of accessing our permitting requirements for our Marrowstone project and felt it was time to sit down with you to discuss the process in greater detail. Two issues of primary concern are: 1) We are not likely "categorically exempt" We originally assumed the project would be categorically exempt under SEPA because our water lines will be no greater than 8 inches, However, projects within critical areas are not exempt unless the county says so. Marrowstone is bounded by or contains some area in several critical areas maps: erosion hazard areas, fish and wildlife habitat areas, seismic hazard zones, wetlands (analysis or which is being outsourced), etc, In the very least it would appear a checklist and threshold determination will be necessary, 2) Might be best for all concerned to have county as lead agency We should talk about whether or not the county would be willing to be the lead agency on the project. While the PUD does have lead agency authority, scrutiny of the project is very high and we get the perception from some citizens and at least one individual at DOH.that the PUD should defer to another agency. We are of course wide open to any suggestions you might have in helping us through the environmental permitting process. Just to get the ball rolling, why not try to meet here at the PUD the morning of April 14? Say 9 AM? We look forward to discussing these issues with you further. Bill Graham Jefferson County PUD#1 Resource Manager (360) 385-5800 ph # Page LOG ITEM c; f q...- o_~. 4/21/2005 e e Jefferson County PUD#! Pre-Application Conference PRE05-00008 Marrowstone Island Water System project DCD Conference Room: April 18, 2005 10:00 am Attendees: Jim Parker, Bill Graham Jim Pearson & Terry Duff, DPW; Linda Atkins of Env Health; Stacie Hoskins, DCD DRD: Stacie Hoskins, Development Review (360) 379-4463 1. Various zoning designations: Rural Residential; Local Agriculture; Convenience Crossroad; Parks, Preserves & Recreation 2. ESA's: UDC Section 3.6.4 Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Area (SUSC) and Special Aquifer Recharge Protection Area (SARP A); Coastal, At Risk and High Risk Seawater Intrusion Protection Zone (SIPZ) UDC Section 3.6.5; LSHA 1,2 & 3, Erosion and Seismic hazard: UDC Section 3,6.7 Geotechnical report to address stability of soils if working in those areas Type 5 Streams: 50-foot buffer UDC Section 3.6.8; Fish & Wildlife (Eagle) Send to WDPW UDC Section 3,6.8; Wetlands: UDC Section 3,6.9; Flood: Follow Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as applicable Ordinance No 18-1120-95 Conservancy Shoreline designation UDC Section 5 (Additional shoreline designations may apply - I need to see plans) 3. ESA's and buffers depicted on site plan; Wetland Delineation, geotechnical report 4. Unified Development Code available online at: http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/commdevelolJmentludc/default.htm · Minor Utility Developments are a C(a) use: Administrative Conditional use with Type II process . UDC Section 4.40 addresses Performance and Use-specific standards for Minor Utility Developments · UDC Section 6,12 addresses development standards for Utility Service Lines and facilities 5. Fees: $2,767.00 plus additional notice boards UDC Section 3, Table of Uses Minor Utility Development in all zones is C(a) Use Base fee Notice of application Notice Boards: one per each ROW or as agreed 625.00 127.00 8.00 each UDC Section 5, Shoreline Management Master Program: If any work proposed within shoreline jurisdiction (200 feet of shoreline) Utilities in a Conservancy Shoreline Designation is identified as a Conditional use. Shoreline Substantial Development (Conditional Use) Base fee 1,439.00 Requires Notice of Application included above Notice Boards included above Notice of Hearing 127.00 PRE05-0000S JCe...UD#l Marrowstone.doc - LUt:i ITEM # 9 Page.3 of Cp Page 1 of 2 e e 6. Forms · Master Permit Application . JARPA . Stormwater Plan · Conditional Use Permit . Provide a narrative describing how you meet the Shoreline Management Master Program i. Each of the 12 performance standards for Utilities ii. Each of the five Conditional Use criteria. PUBLIC WORKS: Jim Pearson (360) 385-9160 Stormwater: DOE Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington Roads: Submit Stormwater Management Plan, Terry Duff (360) 385-9159 Utility permit applications ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Linda Atkins (360) 385-9444 Water: WSDOH Other Agencies: Washington State Department of Health James McCauley, (360) 586-2510, ierod.davis@doh.wa.gov Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife Jeff Davis. (360) 895-3965, davisjpd@dfw.wa,gov Shelly Ament, (360) 681-4276, amentkma@dfw.wa.gov Washington State Department of Ecology Jeffree Stewart PO Box 47775 Olympia, WA 98504-7775 (360) 407-6521 JSTE461@ecy.wa.gov US Army Corp of Engineers, APPLICATION REVIEW PROJECT MANAGER U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District Regulatory Branch ATTN: Jessie Winkler Post Office Box 3755 Seattle, W A 98124-3755 Telephone: (206) 764-5528 Fax: (206) 764-6602 iessica. g. winkler@nws02.usace.army.mil Washington State Department of Transportation Dale Severson PO Box 47440 Olympia, WA 98504-7440 (360) 357-2736 seversd@wsdot. wa. gOY PRE05-<rt3>&-JFf~I_Marrowstone.doc ~ge ~Of~ Page 2 of 2 -- e 4.203 CONDITIONAL Definition Those uses that are deemed least preferable within the scope of the definition and policies of a particular shoreline environmental designation. While not prohibited outright, these uses are an exception to the general rule. A conditional use permit is intended to allow for flexibility and the exercise of judgment in the application of regulations in a manner consistent with the policies of the act and this Master Program. Requests for a variance from the uses allowed within a shoreline designation shall be evaluated as a conditional use subject to the criteria of this subsection, provided uses which are prohibited shall not be authorized. A change of use from a permitted use to a conditional use requires a conditional use permit. Criteria Applicants for shoreline conditional use permits shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that they are in conformance with WAC 173--27-160, as amended, and all of the following: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the policies of RCW 90.58,020 and the policies of the Master Program. 2. That the proposed use will not interfere with the normal public use of public shorelines. 3. That the proposed use of the site and design of the project is compatible with other permitted uses within the area. 4. That the proposed use will cause no unreasonable adverse effects to the shoreline environment in which it is to be located; and 5. That the public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect, In those limited instances where a conditional use is proposed, consideration shall be given to the cumulative impact of additional requests for similar actions in the area. Furthermore, the Shoreline Management Act requires that permits for variances and conditional uses must be submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology for final approval. In authorizing a conditional use permit, special conditions may be required by Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, or the Washington State Department of Ecology to control or prevent adverse effects of a project or to further the policies of the Shoreline Management Act and this Master Program. # Page LOG ITEM 9 , of (p e e " 5.200 UTILITIES Definition Services or facilities that produce, transmit, carry, store, process, or dispose of electric power, gas, water, sewage, communications, oil, and the like. Policies 1. Whenever utilities must be placed in a shoreline area, the location should be chosen to not obstruct or destroy scenic views. Wherever feasible, these facilities should be placed underground or designed to do minimal damage to the aesthetic qualities of the shoreline area. 2. To an extent feasible, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend should incorporate major utility corridors on shorelines into their programs and plans for public access to and along water bodies. 3. Utilities should be located to meet the needs of future populations in areas planned to accommodate this growth. 4. Upon completion of installation and maintenance projects of shorelines, banks should be restored to preproject configuration, replanted with native species, and be provided with maintenance care until the newly planted vegetation is established. Performance Standards 1. Utilities shall be installed adjacent to or within existing utility or circulation easements or rights-of-way whenever feasible. 2. Utilities shall be installed underground whenever feasible. 3. Utilities shall be designed and installed to meet future needs when possible. 4. When feasible, utility corridors shall serve multiple uses such as shoreline access or recreational trails or pathways. 5. Utilities installed in the water, beach, or upon tidal areas shall assure that water quality and marine life will not suffer degradation. 6. Installation of utilities shall assure the prevention of siltation or beach erosion. 7. Upon completion of installation or maintenance projects, banks shall be restored to a suitable configuration and stability, replanted with native species, and provided with maintenance care until the newly planted vegetation is established. 8. Utility discharges and outfalls shall be located, designed, constructed, and operated so degradation to water quality, marine life, and general shoreline ecosystems is kept to an absolute minimum. 9. Both during and after installation, utilities shall assure that geohydraulic shore processes and marine life are basically maintained in their natural condition, 10. Utilities located in flood prone areas shall be provided with adequate flood protection and shall not be installed to increase flood hazard or other damage to life or property. 11. Flammable or toxic materials shall not be stored in areas subject to flooding. 12, Utilities shall not be installed in areas subject to geological hazards, unless it can clearly be demonstrated that such hazards can be overcome. LOG ITEM # 9 Page. ,r;? ,of ~