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Stacie Hoskins
From: william smothers [aloha@olympus.net]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:16 AM
To: Stacie Hoskins
Subject: MLA05-00276-PUD Marrowstone-Comments on pending permit
June 18,2005
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Attention: Stacie Hoskins, Project Planner
Re: MLA05-00276
Dear Ms. Hoskins, It is imperative that the COUllty withold the pending shoreline permit until all pertinate
documents are completed and available for public study and comment. Furthermore, it appears that some
significant process errors have occured in a determination of nonsignificance in the SEP A review process by both
the PUD and the County. Where are the detailed wetland deliniation reports requested by the County? What
happened to the PUD's stated policy included in their WSP of doing a SEPA review of all capitol projects, " even
if they were catagorically exempt"? Here I cut and paste two entries from the PUD's Water System Plan
Environmental Checklist dated 11/17/04 and submitted by Bill Graham, Water Resource Manager:
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
There are scheduled capital improvements detailed within the plan, however each will be under separate
SEP A review.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
Each capital improvement within the plan, even if categorically exempt, is subject to separate SEPA review.
-Additionally, does the file contain a detailed engineering design showing connections, slopes, ditch configurations,
etc.? How many residences is the system designed to service? Is the rumor true that old gas tanks are under Flagler
road in the area of the Nordland Store?(and former gas station)
The County would be advised to review the missing steps and reopen their SEP A review again if the PUD will not.
Public process should not be the victim of an enthusiasm to open the ground for the new pipes?
The evaluation of potential impacts to Marrowstone Island shoreline and wetlands require that the Public Water
System LUD#14, in its entirety, be scoped. Washington law requires a system wide look, just for the purpose of
avoiding a situation like this, with the piecemealing of a capitol project in order to keep it below the radar of
required State, County and Public review processes. A detailed engineering plan of the project is unavailable, but
is required for me, and other citizens to proporly comment on the proposal and, likewise, should be required by the
County in order to asses the potential critical area risks.
At public "meetings, the PUD stated that the overall Marrowstone system will be connected to their pipes by
creating a loop; one segment will utilize the outdated and reported leaky pipeline extending under Kilsut Harbor
between Indian Island and Fort Flaglyr.at Marrowstone Island's (M.L) northern end. The other proposed loop will
follow Flagler Rd. across Indian IslarltlYfG:idrsEM culverted slough onto M.L's southern end. Both pipeline
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patfls demand careful evaluation for~e delicate nature of the traversed areas der and adjacent to critical
shorelines. This proposed water system is much more than a simple extension of a well engineered and maintained
water line.
The areas adjacent to Mystery and Scow Bays present an added responsibility for County review and assessment
as they are currently commercial shellfisheries. Any contaminated residues that might leak or flood out of open
ditches, or leach from disturbed soils must be planned for and prevented. It would be irresponsible for the County
to issue permits and endanger the critical areas encompassed by the entire LUD #14 project
I request that you send me any notice of any hearings and copies of any decisions regarding this public
notice Type III land use application.
Thank you for your consideration of my comments.
Sincerely,
William Smothers
Olympic Environmental Council
P.O.Box 1906
Port Townsend, WA., 98368
6/2012005
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