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Home My WebLink AboutLog013 Section 7 . . . JEFFERSON COUNTY department of community development I5Jr-~[rli ~JJ ~ !n\ i'\ \,\ AUG - 5 2005 lUJ \ I, \ 621 Sheridan Street. Port Townsend. Washington 98368 360/379-4450 . 360/379-4451 Fax ..,...,..~"".._,---,._,.._. .. Conditional Use Application MLA# ~O PROJECT/APPLICANT NAME: Beckett Point Sanitary Improvements The purpose of the conditional use permit process is to provide flexibility in the application of the use regulations contained in the Unified Development Code (UDC). No conditional use permit can be granted unless consistency with the performance standards of Section 4, the development standards of Section 6, the procedural requirements of Section 8.4, and the approval criteria of Section 8.8, and other applicable requirements of the UDC have been satisfied. Approval of the conditional use is effective for three (3) years from the date of original approval. If a building permit has not been issued within the three (3) year period, the conditional use approval will expire. The following questions will assist in the evaluation of the conditional use request: 1. Describe the re uested conditional use, See attached. 2. Explain how the conditional use is harmonious and appropriate in design, character and appearance with the existing or intended character and ualit of develo ment in the vicini and with the h sical characteristics of the sub'ect ro ert , The project will correct an existing substandard sewage treatment situation. Sewer lines will be constructed within the existing roadway and driveways and grinder tanks will be installed within existing yard areas. Once constructed, the project will help improve water quality in Discovery Bay and will not change the character of the existing area except where cleaming will occur at the top of the bluff to accommodate construction of the septic drainfield. 3. Describe the infrastructure including but not limited to roads, fire protection, water, wastewater disposal, and stormwater control which will serve the re uested conditional use. The existing road system will continue to provide access to residents and emergency services. No change to existing water system will occur. Wastewater will be collected via new pipes within the roadway and pumped to the top of the hill where it will be trealed and disposed of in a new community drainfield. 4. Describe the location, size, and hei ht of buildin s, structures, si na e, walls and fences, and screenin ve etation for the use. Two new pump stations will be constructed to pump wastewater to the drainfield location. The pump slations will be below grada electrical controi panels mounted on posts. No landscape improvements other than restoration of disturbed areas is proposed. 5. Describe any noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors, outdoor lights or other impacts will be generated by the conditional use. No long term smoke. dust, fumes, vibrations, odors, or light impacts will result from the project During construction of the collection system and drainfield lhere will be noise, dust, and possible vibrations associaled wilh construction activities. Once operational, the system will have underground pumps that avoid potential noise impacts. 6. Describe the edestrian and vehicular traffic and arkin area associated with the conditional use. Vehicular traffic generated by the conditional use will be limited to construction personnel vehicles and heavy equipment used for construction. Following construction. pedestrian and vehicular traffic will return to existing levels. Maintenance vehicles wil! visit the pump stations and drainfields periodically to perform routine maintenance. CONDITIONAL USE APP.DOC REV. 9/22/2004 l.L :~"5- Page 3 . . . 7. Will the proposed conditional use result in the siting of an incompatible use adjacent of an airport or airfield? No, the project site is not adjacent to an airport or airfield. 8. Are there any significant adverse impacts on the human and natural environments caused directly by the conditional use? If yes, can these impacts be mitioated? No significant adverse impacts will result from the project. The project is intended to correct existing substandard individual septic systems serv'ing the homes on Beckett Point The new system will result in improved water quality in Discovery Bay, 9. Describe how granting the conditional use will not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the vicinity of the subject parcel. As mentioned in #8 above, the project will result in improved water quality in Discovery Bay by resulting in discontinuance of substandard septic systems and provision of a modern community septic system outside the shoreline area. Existing uses of property on Beckett Point will remain. 10. Describe how orantino the conditional use will not be substantiallv detrimental to the public interest. The public interest will be served by removing a suspected source of pollution to Discovery Bay. Since 2003, the Beckett Point community has been a "concern status" source of contamination to Discovery Bay. 11. Does the conditional use have merit and value for the community as a whole? The project wiil benefit the Beckett Point community as well as the community as a whole by providing modem wastewater treatment to effluent generated by existing homes. Improved water quaiity in Discovery Bay and Washington's marine waters is an Issue of statewide concern. 12. Describe how the conditional use complies with all other applicable criteria and standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and any other applicable local, state or federal law; and more specifically, conforms to the standards contained in Sections 4 and 6 of the UDC. See attached. 13. Describe how the conditional use is consistent with all relevant ooals and policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. See attached, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By signing the application form, the applicant/owner attests that the information proyided herein is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. Any material falsehood or any omission of a material fact made by the applicant/owner with respect to this application packet may result in this permit being null and void. [NOTE: Representative authorization is required if application is not CONDITIONAL USE APP,DOC REV,9122J2004 t' .3".w"",_"m~ ,," '5 "k-.."", .," ,..?,^~" t i \ - ~_.....,.._,.......-,---- age 4 . Beckett Point Sanitary bnprovements I:~ C~F~r.g IE ~ Snpplemental Response Sheet for Conditional Use Permit APplicatit" r AUG - 5 2005 [IJ) ( I ~~_._". - .~"~. .-- 1. Describe the requested conditional use. The proposed project is comprised of installation of a new wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system for the Beckett Point community. Beckett Point is located on the perimeter of a low relief cuspate foreland (sand spit) on the eastern shore of Discovery Bay. The land within the Beckett Point community is subdivided into 165 lease-hold lots controlled by the Beckett Point Fishermen's Club. 90 of the lots have existing homes that will be connected to the proposed on-site system. Currently homes at Beckett Point are serviced by individual septic systems of varying ages and conditions. The project will upgrade the wastewater system for the area and is being undertaken by the Fishermen's Club and community residents to avoid potential contamination to Discovery Bay. . The wastewater system will be comprised of two completely independent large on-site sewage systems (LOSS). The systems will utilize small grinder pumps located at each house. The sewage will be conveyed via a low pressure sewer system force main to be installed under the existing prism of Beckett Point Road. Two submersible sewer pump stations will pump the sewage to a large on-site septic tank located in the upland area at the top of the slope that rises up from Beckett Point. The tanks will be located at approximately 280 feet MSL. Dosing tanks will pump the effluent to large trench type pressure drain fields located on the eastern one third of the property. The drainfields are separated from the shoreline area by more than 600 horizontal feet. 12. Describe how the conditional use complies with all other applicable criteria and standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and any other applicable local, state or federal law; and more specifically, conforms to the standards contained in Sections 4 and 6 of the UDC. The proposal is regulated by Section 4.40 of the UDC, Minor Utility Developments. As discussed below, the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The project is located in a Shoreline of Statewide Significance with a Suburban designation. It has been designed to be consistent with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program standards. As discussed in Section 4.40, the wastewater collection lines will be installed under existing roads and driveways to minimize disruption to the physical environment. State permits from the Department of Health are required for the large on-site system (LOSS), and the Washington State Department of Ecology will review the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. No federal permits are required for the project. . The project is consistent with the standards set forth in Section 6 of the UDC, Development Standards. The project will install a modem sewage collection and disposal system for Beckett Point, allowing older individual systems located adjacent to Discovery Bay shoreline to be abandoned. The project includes a Stormwater Site Plan designed in accordance with the standards of the adopted Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Beckett Point Sanitary Improvements Conditional Use Permit Ion , .~ ::::,-t'\':1. ~ ,'.' L2.,,,-,._~...~-- ........--.--:;:5' c:;{ 5_.m 2.-,..:.."""".'>',~~,--", -""....., 256-1820-009 June 2005 . Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been incorporated into both the system design and the stormwater/erosion control plan. 13. Describe how the conditional use is consistent with all relevant goals and policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. Listed below are several policies from the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that are directly relevant to the Beckett Point sanitary project. NRP 11.3 Minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses to protect continued productive aquaculture activities in marine waters associated with fish hatcheries and shellfish habitat. Analysis: The existing residential structures on Beckett Point are served by individual septic systems of varying ages and condition. These systems have been identified as a potential source of contamination to Discovery Bay and the marine resources within it. The proposed community septic system will result in removal of the potential contamination source and reduce the impact the existing homes have on the shoreline area. ENP 2.11 To maintain the good water quality found in Jefferson County's freshwater and marine waters, Jefferson County supports utilizing a range of sewage treatment options, including community drainfields and centralized sewage treatment systems, subject to State law. . Analysis: The community drainfield proposed for Beckett Point will remove potential contamination sources and provide improved protection of the water quality and sensitive environmental resources in Discovery Bay. The system has been designed to meet Washington State Department of Health standards for large on-site septic systems and will include a collection system, septic tanks, dosing tanks, and drainfields. ENP 5.7 Manage storm water for proposed and existing development in a manner consistent with Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Analysis: A stormwater plan meeting the Department of Ecology Manual standards has been designed for the drainfield area that includes BMPs for controlling runoff and sedimentation on the site. During construction of the large on-site system (LOSS) silt fencing will be used at the down gradient edge of the site to reduce sediment leaving the construction area. All BMPs will be installed prior to the start of construction on the site. ENP 5.8 Promote best management practices to protect shorelines in land use regulations related to septic systems, forest practices, agricultural practices, industry, and other development. Analysis: As mentioned above, BMPs will be used in accordance with a Stormwater Site Plan approved by Jefferson County. BMPs will be installed prior to construction. . ENP 9.5 The County may require geotechnical reports for areas of potential risk from geologic conditions or processes when necessary, and may prOVT for gualifu:<l stalIor p review of studies under a reasonable fee >schedule. . . ' 1) ( 1:J 'I ~ \ 11 " ~ IJ 0 . 1.3 '., - ,.:!::L~:.~:o< . ~'", l! '\ ~ AUG - 5 2005 Beckett Point Sanitary Improvements Conditional Use Permit 20f3 I ." l.---..,~. .'::ji~~W6r;> ',i ". ~~ . Analysis: A geotechnical report has been prepared for this project and submitted for review by the County. ENP 9.6 Promote best management practices to minimize landslide risk in land use regulations related to septic systems, drainage, forest practices, agricultural practices, industry, and other development. Analysis: Clearing activities and construction associated with the LOSS at the top of the slope will be conducted according to recognized BMPs. The proposed design has been reviewed by a geotechnical engineer to ensure the integrity of the slope will not be compromised by the project. ENP 14.4 Promote best management practices to protect wetlands in land use regulations related to septic systems, drainage, forest practices, agricultural practices, industry, and other development. Analysis: All work will occur outside the wetland boundary. The 100' buffer extends beyond the existing road on most of Beckett Point and collection lines will be installed within the buffer area. All collection lines are proposed to be located under the existing road in areas previously disrupted by development. No new buffer impacts will result from the proposal. . UTP 6.4 In shoreline areas with water quality concerns that are or appear to be related to problems associated with individual septic systems, Jefferson County supports utilizing a range of sewage treatment options, including community drainfields and centralized systems, subject to State law. Analysis: As stated above, the proposed project is intended to address water quality concerns related to the presence of old individual on-site systems for the existing homes on Beckett Point. A community system is proposed to be located outside the shoreline area to protect the water quality of Discovery Bay. . f1? - ~ -f ~ L :J IE ~ II ' r AUG - 5 U I,', 2005 . ~.~'.."'..' "'-........-.-._~-~._.__._,._., ""'~,.~.-.. Beckett Point Sanitary Improvements Conditional Use Permit 3 00 256-1820-009 June 2005