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Home My WebLink About01 January County Health & Human Services HEALTH BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 23, 1996 BOARD MEMBERS: Robert Hinton, Chairman Richard Wojt, Member Glen Huntingford, Member STAFF MEMBERS David Specter, Health Department Director Jean Baldwin, Director of Nursing Services Lany Fay, Director of Environmental Health Chester Prudhomme, Director of Substance Abuse J. Peter Geerlofs, M.D., Health Officer CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND REPRESENTATIVE: Bob Sokol The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Hinton with the following Board and staff members present: Commissioner Glen Huntingford, Larry Fay, Commissioner Richard Wojt, Linda Atkins, David Specter and Judi Morris. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the minutes of November 28, 1995 as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion. The motion passed. Appeal Of Requirement: Wet Season Evaluation - Scott Brown The onsite sewage system permit application was submitted on July 5, 1995 for property located in Shine. Bob Reed was present on behalf of Scott Brown. Linda Atkins stated she conducted a site evaluation with Bob Reed at the end of June to look at soils and found that there was fill dirt present on the site. It was determined that an alternative system would be required. Discussion continued on the physical aspects of the property. During the site visit, in June, Mr. Reed suggested a culvert be installed so that the setback could be reduced to 30 feet. This process would require a hydraulics permit and a permit from the Army Corp of Engineers in order to proceed. Linda Atkins wrote a letter to Scott Brown indicating that a hydraulics permit, and approval from the Army Corp of Engineers was needed. She also said a Wet Season Application would probably be required. In October Linda Atkins, Dennis Thomason, Bob Reed and Ted Stricklin met to discuss setbacks based on Critical Area issues. Linda Atkins told Bob Reed at that time that a Wet Season Application would be HEALTH DEPARTMENT 206/385-9400 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 206/385-9444 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 206/385-9400 ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE CENTER 206/385-0650 FAX 206/385-9401 HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1996 Page: 2 required. As of right now they have not received a hydraulics permit or approval from the Army Corp of Engineers and the Wet Season Evaluation has not been done. Wet Season Evaluations are done January through March. Linda Atkins stated she stopped at the property on January 5, when there hadn't been any rainfall in that area for 48 hours. She observed water in the soil logs and the roadside ditch. She discussed the types of soils located on the property. Bob Reed stated that on January 4,5, and 6, when Linda Atkins did her site inspection, was the heaviest rainfall this winter and asked where Linda received her information? She replied that she asked a neighbor. Lany Fay stated that the Health Department is not denying the septic permit right now, they just need to monitor the property to determine the kind of system needed. Bob Reed said he applied for a septic system permit in 1987 when the County didn't accept engineered designs. He stated he now has an engineered design and the County won't issue him a permit without a Wet Season Evaluation. Mr. Reed said that he applied for a 75' setback waiver and feels he shouldn't have to wait 3 months for a septic permit. He also feels County employees should be available to help a person not hinder the building in Jefferson County. Commissioner Huntingford asked Linda Atkins what exactly Mr. Reed needs to do in order to get a permit. Linda replied that he needs to get a Wet Season Evaluation, to determine where his water table is, and an Army Corp of Engineer permit. Lany Fay stated that if there is 18 inches or more of vertical separation and put the sand filter in front then we can deal with the reduced setback from the ditch. At the same time apply for the Army Corp of Engineer permit because there may not be 18 inches of vertical separation which may have to observe the 100 foot setback. Commissioner Wojt moved to deny the appeal on the basis that without the Wet Season Evaluation you do not know what kind of system is needed on the property. Commissioner Huntingford seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Bob Reed asked what has been done since the October Health Board Meeting regarding the renewal of septic permits after the 3 year period. Linda Atkins said that they have not yet met on this matter. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT: David Specter reported on the 1995 year end financial status and said that the Health Department was under budget on expenses - 99.4% and over budget on revenues - 104.9%. David Specter reported on two positions that the Health Department is currently trying to filiI) Health Officer; 2) Community Health Analyst. He gave the Board job descriptions for both positions. A letter was sent to 30 local doctors and several are interested, including the Health Officers from both Clallam and Kistap Counties. These 2 positions were budgeted in the 1996 Health Department budget. David Specter thanked the Board for setting up the Public Health Emergency Fund. HEALTH BOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1996 Page: 3 NURSING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Judi Morris discussed the Blood Borne Pathogene Training Committee that Jean Baldwin is currently working on. Jean is hoping to have a training program available by March 1, 1996. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT Larry Fay discussed two party well connections and the draft Policy Statement #96-01 that would replace #93-03 (See enclosed). Commissioner Wojt moved to adopt Policy Statement #96-01. Commissioner Huntingford seconded for discussion. After discussion and public appeal to approve this policy the Chairman called for a vote on the motion which passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS David Specter gave the Board a copy of a Community Health Assessment from Skamania County for their review. Jefferson County will be publishing something similar this fall. Lany Fay reminded the Board that effective January, 1996 there will be no waivers for anyone who applies for a food service permit, for example; Port Townsend Senior Organization, Port Townsend and East Jefferson Little Leagues, etc. Everyone will be charged a fee. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. ON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH County Health & Human Services August 30, 1995 SCOTT BROWN 320 JOAN ST PORT LUDLOW WA 98365 RE: Sewage Disposal Permit Application, Section 33 Township 28N Range IE Parcel * 821-333-028 Dear Mr. Brown: Our Department completed a site visit on June 21, 1995 at the above referenced property. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate soils for a possible 4 bedroom residence. On July 5, 1995 an application was received with a design proposal for the residence. The application cannot be approved at this time due to a lack of horizontal separation to surface water. As per WAC 246-272 a minimum of 100' setback to surface water is required from the drainfield component of an onsite sewage disposal system. Mr. Bob Reed proposed, at the time of our site visit, to culvert and fill in the area to the north that contains the surface water. An Army Corp of Engineers fill permit and a Washington State Fisheries Hydraulics permit will be required to complete this work. Review of the proposal will be required by the Jefferson County Critical Areas staff. In addition, a search of our records indicates that an application was made for the westerly portion of the site in 1987 and water was observed at 10"-36" from the surface of the ground. It may be necessary to complete a wet season evaluation on the site prior to issuance of a permit to verify that adequate soils are present for installation of the proposed system. You will need to submit the plans for the above referenced work and the approvals to this office prior to approval of the sewage disposal permit. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 385-9444. Sinc.erely !~jf,,~/1. t-H-/~ Linda Atkins Environmental Health Specialist cc Ted Stricklin P.E. , designer ~@[PU HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL ALCOHOL/DRUG DEPARTMENT HEALTH DISABILITIES ABUSE CENTER FAX ?n.....:n .0 0n :?p=_Q~..lJ. ?n~:":1qc:;_a.1nn ')('\h/'JQ:::_OJ.?!:: '?ni=:!'1Qt:; OM'I1 County Health & Human Services November 15, 1995 SCOTT BROWN 320 JOAN ST PORT LUDLOW WA 98365 RE: Sewage Disposal Permit Application, Section 33 Township 28N Range IE Parcel # 821-333-028 Dear Mr. Brown: Staff from this department and the critical areas staff met with your designer Ted Stricklin and your representative Bob Reed in the office on October 27, 1995 to discuss the proposed design and limitations on the site. Infomation on file in this office shows that soils were evaluated in 1987 and a high water table was found at less than 12" from the surface in some of the soil logs. Gi ven this information and the surface water near the site a wet season evaluation will be required prior to issuance of a pemit on the site. After this evaluation is completed a detemination will be made regarding what type of system, if any, can be permitted on the property. Appeal from a decision by the Health Officer pursuant. to this ordinance may be made by filing a written request with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners within fifteen (15) days following the decision. Appeals shall be heard by the Board of Commissioners within thirty-five (35) days of receipt of appeal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 385-9444. Sincerely c/?~A ffl~ Linda Atkins Environmental Health Specialist cc Ted Stricklin P.E. ~@C0u HEALTH DEPARTMENT 206/385-9400 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 206/385-9444 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 206/385-9400 ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE CENTER 206/385.9435 FAX 206/335-9401 ~U] NOV 3 0 1995 JEfFERSON COUNT'! c BOARD OF COMMISSIONER" ,go.b If E'~d , RECEIVED NOV 3 0 1995 JEFF. COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 320 Joan Street Pert Lud 1 ow. WA '-18365 November 28, 1995 Board of Commissioners: of Jefferson COLlnt',' F'. O. BG:'~ l:::r) Port Townsend, WA '18368 Re: Sewage Disposal Permit Aopl1catlon :3ection 2~, Townshio 28N. Ranqe IE F'arc:e~ #321-:333-02:= :'3000 da'",,: I_H1da Htk ins Ct the Je-t+erson Count'! Heal th Deoartment recent1\/ denied my request for a sewage dispo:;.3.i permit for-. the 1 at [i";;ted aba'/e. r ~~ish to appeal that decision on tJ,e basls that r was not full v informed of my ootlbns ov the Heal th Department. The lnformation gIven to inV recresantati'/e, Bob Reed, was misleading because certain rel avant facts were not given to him by the Heal th Deoartment .. fhank 'lOU -For '{CUr C:Jnsideratian at this request. Sincerely. tl.M~ I.'. Scot t Brown 1~15' \6 \,d0 St 6Ql\\f]~ q~Jd.~ 'l33-CI-1CC3 CASE * - SEP95-0205 APPLICANT: Scott Brown LOCATION: Margaret St., Section 33, Township 28N, Range lE Parcel * 821-333-028 TIME LINE OF ACTIONS FOR CASE June 21, 1995 - Site visit completed by Linda Atkins at the request of the applicants representative, Bob Reed, to evaluate soils for an onsite sewage system application July 5, 1995 - application received for onsite sewage disposal system August 30, 1995 - Letter sent requiring additional action on the part of the applicant prior to approval of the onsite sewage permit including: approval of a hydraulics permit to culvert a surface water "drainage" less than 100' from the proposed drainfield - an approval from the Army Corp of engineers to fill the wetland area adjacent to the site less than 100' from the drainfield area. Applicant was also notified at this time that review of the proposal was required by the Jefferson County Critical Areas staff and that information was found in health department files indicating a high water table on the site and that a wet season evaluation may be required on the site prior to issuance of a permit. October 27, 1995 - An office meeting was held with Bob Reed, applicant representative, Ted Stricklin P.E., system designer, Dennis Thomason, Planning staff for critical areas review and Linda Atkins, Environmental Health Specialist to go over setback requirements for the onsite sewage system and the residence based on the critical areas ordinance and onsite sewage regulations. Based on the information reviewed, the determination was also made that a wet season evaluation would be required. November 15, 1995 - follow up meeting of the 27th reiterating evaluation and including the decision. letter sent regarding the office the requirement for the wet season applicants right to appeal the Sco v p_ ~:>>~/ S~-A Are Code ( Sin 0 ) 7f ...?7 - :<. t./ c..J? -:r;; d.S-t',.,/c.....' b~ Section 53 Township # Range.LE- PARCEL # 13.:2. J .3.$.3 t:;..% B Division Block Lot(slr~ S/ J r1n_ l~,{?1T (~TTACHMAP) ,EFFERSON COUNl't' PERMIT CENTER ~z, SHERIDAN PORT TOWNSEND WA 98388 13801 379.4450 SEPTIC PERMIT w IU,I v L - 5 1995 JEffERSON COUNTY PERMIT CENTER PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS PHONE SYSTEM DESIGNER LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subdivision Name SITE LOCATION e<rJ 7 ?J1A-I?t1~I?6"T 37:' TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT: Residential -X Commercial TYPE OF WORK: Community _ New )( Repair Upgrade Redesign Conventional _ Alternative L Number of Bedrooms .tJ Basement: yes _ no --K- Site Size / f() )( 2 D D Previous evaluation: yes _ no V Water Source: private public X 5h /~ G/~ h'S5; Drainfield Length Drainfield Width Trench/Bed Depth Number of Lines Tank size Soil type TYPE OF SYSTEM Application Rate r:..-.... S..!:t..(y-e. .D/~ /rJ j. ....-1)4>-7 \~ ~ 00 FOR OFFICE USE Date 7/ ->/ r ~ Fee $ die <= Receipt # (ogg? ( Check II t, r~o Case II 7EPc;,/).. iJcf?J5 9 J~...> .2 t:? 0 ft. 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