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Barbara A. Adkins. Director
July 13,2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: BRIAN MATTHEWS, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
FROM: BARBARA ADKINS,AICP, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: MASON COUNTY PARCEL#12220-33-90221. SEWER CONNECTION FEE FOR
PROPOSED HOUSE CONSTRUCTION AT 200 E RUSSET RIDGE,ALLYN WASHINGTON.
Brian,
In response to your July 10, 2015 Communication, I would provide the following response
and request for additional clarification.
You state that there is no site plan for this lot—does that mean that there isn't one at all
that has been submitted as part of the application process or that Public Works has not
��een provided a copy?
The letter dated March 12, 2002 from Gary Yando was written in his capacity as the
Director of Utilities, not Community Development. If his letter is acknowledging the
grinder pump and fee schedule then Public Works(or Utilities and Waste Management) had
to somehow have knowledge of it.
I am not sure what the camper or motor home portions are about; does he have a camper
on the site?
As to the change of use, it appears from the fee schedule that the amount paid ($3.,800)
was for a single family unit even through one wasn't there yet. If they are building a
residence then how has the use the changed? The code says you can charge more if the
conditions change. Can you not up the rate to accommodate the home instead of a vacant
lot? What are they doing different that would justify the additional connection charge?
And which set of criteria are designed to up the rates and which are for additional
connection charge (13•38.32o(a)(1)-(3)?
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Barbara Adkins - Smith House
From: "Jack Johnson" <jjc@hcc.net>
To: "'Barbara Adkins"' <BarbarA@co.mason.wa.us>
Date: 6/18/2015 11:27 AM
Subject: Smith House
Barbara
Per our conversation yesterday my daughter and son-in-law are permitting a house in the Allyn UGA.The permit
is ready to pick up provided a sewer connection fee (per Brian Mathews) is paid of$10,000+/-for capital charge
and $4,000 for the a/one pump.The reason we disagree with Brian is that the connection and the a/one pump
was already constructed, bought and paid for. Furthermore this connection has been paying a monthly service
fee. It is my position that this property is connected to the Northbay system.This is not the same as getting a
Sewer Permit,the construction was completed all we need to do is hook the house up to the a/one pump.
Chapter 13 has provisions when sewer fees are not paid and the remedy is interest with the threat of a lien on
the property for collection.This account is paid current. Mason County has per code prevented new
construction in the Allyn UGA to have the option of installing a septic tank and drain field and requires them to
connect to sewer that is "owned by the county".
Per chapter 13.28 Community Development "has the responsibility for the construction, maintenance and
operation of sewer utility facilities at North Bay-Case Inlet". Furthermore "The director shall be the
administrator of Mason County's department".
I am asking yn-u as the Director of Community Development to make a decision on what your position is on this
issue so the-Smiths can proceed in obtaining their Building Permit.
Regards,
Jack Johnson
(360)731-7101
jjc@hctc.com
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Barbara Adkins-RE: Smith House Sewer Connection
From: "Jack Johnson" <jjc@cc.net>
To: "'Kerry Helser"' <Kjh@co.mason.wa.us>, "'Barbara Adkins"' <BarbarA@co.ma...
Date: 7/6/2015 2:17 PM
Subject: RE: Smith House Sewer Connection
Kerry
June 23rd we had a meeting with Barb, Brian and Erika regarding this sewer connection. You are correct that
Richard Knight paid for the connection, however a monthly capital charge of around $62-$68 per month has
been paid for the last 14 years accumulating to over$10,000 on this property. For this reason it was agreed
that this connection was paid in full and the only requirement was Brian wanted a sworn notarized statement
from Richard Knight that he has paid the connection fee, which we provided. Time is of the essence and the
Smiths are wanting to pick up their building permit. Please let me know the status is.
Regards,
Jack Johnson
(360)731-7101
jjc@hctc.com
From: Kerry Helser [mai Ito:Kjh@co.mason.wa.us]
Sent: Wednesday,July 01, 2015 4:01 PM
To: Barbara Adkins; Brian Matthews; Erika Schwender
Subject: Fwd: Smith House Sewer Connection
Barbara,
The status of the Sewer Connect Fee for the property at 200 E Russett Ridge Road is this, Richard & Bonnie
Knight originally paid $1800 connect fee when the Northbay/Case Inlet Sewer System was put in but never built
on. According to the resolution if the property was never built on the Director has the authority to warrant a
variance so the property owner does not have to pay the entire connect fee again, past precedence has been
they would pay the difference of what the connect fee is now ($10,179.00) &what they originally paid
($1,800.00) which would be $8,379.00. Once this fee is paid our department will then issue another permit
card which will need to be posted with the building permit on site. When the sewer lines have been run from
the home to the main sewer line off Sherwood Creek Road the property owner will contact our dept for the
necessary inspections.
Once the fees are paid to our dept the hold will be released from the building permit.
I will also forward this email onto Jack Johnson & Marshall Smith.
If you have further questions please contact either myself or Erika.
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Kerry
Kerry Schuffenhauer, Program Support
Water&Sewer/Solid Waste
Mason County Utilities &Waste Mgmt
360-427-9670, ext 283
360-427-7772 Fax
;h@co.mason.wa.us
MASON COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER
SHELTON, WASHINGTON
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
July 10, 2015
TO: Barbara Adkins, Director of Community Development
FROM: Brian Matthews, PE Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT: Mason County Parcel #12220-33-90221. Sewer Connection Fee for
proposed house construction at 200 E Russet Ridge, Allyn
Washington.
Barbara,
Below is an explanation of the situation for the above referenced parcel / project. The
conclusion of the facts and information below is that the applicant needs to pay the- - -
connection fee difference from the amount originally paid and the current amount due
for the Capital Facilities Charge. That amount owed before a permit is issued is
$8,379 .
The facts regarding this issues are as follows:
In 2002 the North Bay sewer collection system was installed, the property was owned
by Mr. Richard Knight2 at that time.
The subject parcel was sold to the current proponent on May 11, 2005.
The parcel number at the time the collection system was constructed and side service
line was installed was 12220-33-90224. In 2006 a Boundary Line Adjustment was filed
and the lot was consolidated with other adjoining lots. The subject parcel was assigned
the current parcel #.
The project proponent wishes to build a new residential structure on the subject
property which now has the site address referenced above in the subject line.
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2
The collection system construction plan shows a side service line to be installed from
the main collection line under Sherwood Creek Road to the property/right of way line. A
reference note on the plan says to see the individual site plan for further reference.
There is no specific site plan for this particular lot. A grinder pump was installed inside
the property line. The utilities department has no record of the pump being installed or
payment for the grinder pump at the property line. It is unclear who installed the grinder
pump or when it was installed.
Mr. Knight stated in a notarized document that he paid the necessary fees'. There is no
receipt record of any fees paid for this property in the utility's North Bay Sewer System
property files.
In a letter dated March 12, 2002 by then Mason County Community Development
Director, Mr. Gary Yando, the County acknowledged that the grinder pump was
installed on the undeveloped property (parcel #12220-33-90224) and that the monthly
fee was $32.50', which was consistent with the County fee schedule at that time.
Mason County ordinance section 13.28.130 (c)' allows property owners to use trailers,
campers or motor home on undeveloped property as long as they are connected to the
collection system and permitted in accordance with County ordinances and standards.
The property is undeveloped and has no known connection or inlet structure that would
allow a temporary use such as a camper or motor home to discharge into the grinder
pump_
There is no record of a sewer connection permit or a CFC charge having ever been
paid for the subject property.
Mason County utilities has in the past consistently required that when a change of use
for a property is made, the proponent is required to pay the difference in the capital
facility charge from the amount originally paid to the current CFC charge. This has
been a consistent practice since the system was constructed and is to be applied for 20
additional properties that are in the same situation. The amount that would have been
paid by Mr. Knight at the time was $1,800.
The current CFC connection fee is $10,179" .
Ordinance 13.28.320 (a) grants the County the right to charge an owner of a parcel of
property already permitted and connected to the collection system, an additional
connection charge and /or increase the monthly sewer service charge'.
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4 See Attachment for Exhibit#
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Currently, there are 20 other properties that have same circumstances.
Based on this information, and the historical prior practice, it is recommended that the
existing fee structure be maintained and the proponent be required to pay the additional
CFC charge of$8,379. Failure to do s7o will also create an inequity for those who have
already paid the additional CFC's on property that has previously changed use.
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shall be two classes of building sewer permits: (a)for residential, single fdrrtily service; and (b)
r'nonresidential service. In either case, the owner or his agent shall make application on a form furnished
Mason County. A building sewer permit shall be required of any owner of a lot(s), parcel of real estate
or structure(s) either required or electing to make a connection to a public sewer or make a modification,
repair, disconnection, inspection or addition to an existing building sewer.The appropriate permit and plan
check fee shall be paid to the county at the time the application is filed. Upon acquisition of the building
permit and payment of the connection fee, the owner shall receive a "blue card" authorizing construction
and connection.
(Res. 144-99 Art. V 1, § 6.02, 1999).
13.28.300- Sewer permit—Term and fee.
A sewer par mit is valid for twelve months from the date of issuance. The sewer permit can be extended
an additional twelve nionths without securing a variance. If after the twenty-four months, the sewer permit
expires but the owner still wishes to connect to a sewer, the owner must obtain a new permit and pay the
county another frill permit fey unless circumstances, in the judgment of the director, warr�.nt a variance. If
a sewer permit is canceled by the owner, the full permit fee shall be forfeited.
(Res. 144-99 Art. V1, § 6.03, 1999).
13.28,310-Building sewer permits requirements.
(a) A sewer permit shall be obtained in the following manner:
(1) Permits shell be issued only upon proper application to tl-e Mason County department of
community.development. --
(2) A permit which authorizes work in a public right-of-way or easement dedicated to Mason County
or the connection with or opening into any public sewer other than through the normal opening of
a wye, tee or side sewer stub shall be issued to a licensed contractor.
(3) A permit which authorizes building sewer work may be issued to the owner of the property. For
building sewers as defined in Section 13.28.020 of this code the owner may perform only that
portion of the connection located on private property and not in public right-of-way or easement
dedicated to the county.
(4) Sewer permits shall not be transferable. No person shall lay any pipe pursuant to any other
person's or contractor's permit.
(5) A sewer per,nit shell be issued prior to connmcncemen t of const-uction and only after all applicable
charges ane fees have been paid by the owner or developer.
(6) No sewer pennit allowing connection to the public sewer shell be issued before the main sewer
is accepted by the director, and the property owner so notified. An interim approval allowing
building sewer construction without connection to a nonoperational public sewer may be issued
at the discretion of the director.
(7) The permit card must be posted on the job prior to commencing the work and must be readily
3ocessible to the director.
(Res.144-99 Art. VI, 3 6.04, 1999).
13-28.320- Changed conditions—Increased wastewater flows, BOD SS, or grease.
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N Y y MASON COUNTY BLDG. II - 410 N.4T"ST. - P.O. BOX 578
�° 7864 SHELTON, WA 98584 - (360) 427-9670
March 12, 2002
Mr. Richard Knight
PO. Box 84
Allyn, Wa. 98524
SUBJECT: SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM-PARCEL NUMBERS 12220-33-90224,
12220-33-00210 AND 12220-33-90221
Dear Mr. Knight:
I am taking this opportunity to contact you regarding the North Bay/Case Inlet Sewer Collection
System and the fact that I am trying to get all of the billings put together to include the vacant
lots.
^, crdii:b the information provided me it would appear that the following is anplicar•?c•
* � l- O 's is a vacant lot with a grinder pump.. This b g the case we
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j are to acbess the.pfroperty$32.50 monthly until it is connected toga residence.
* 12220-33-00210 -there is a service lateral available for this cant lot. The
i monthly fee for a lot without a dwelling and no grinder pump is$15.00.
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�*712220- 3-192`ZT'- ere is a�ice lateral available for this acanntlotTh
hl a-lot without a dwelling and no grinder pump is $15,00.
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These billings are scheduled to being on April 1, 2002.
If you have any questions,please call me at X270.
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cc:Kathy
GARY YANDO,DIRECTOR
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STATE M E NT
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June 23, 2015
RE:Sewer Connection 260 E Sherwood Creek Rd,Allyn.
To whom it may concern,
1 was the previous owner of the property owned by Jack Johnson Construction, Inc.When this
property was sold to them it had a sewer connection including an a/one pump on the property.
I have searched my records and do not have the records anymore, however I paid the full
connection fee at the time it was constructed.
Regards,
Richard Knight - r
STATE OF
ss.
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Rlchard Knight_is the person who appeared before
me,and said person acknowledged that said person signed this instrument,on oath stated that said person was
authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged It to be the free and voluntary act of such
person/corporation for the uses and purposes mentioned in the Instrument.
Datedthis-("—dayof Qq 20_L5.
(Signature of Notary)
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'•p�0?�k a Notary
ry public in and for the state of 4VAV,
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the intent of this section and the stipulations, conditions, and/or requirements contained herein
matters pertaining to the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and wastewater for the North
Case Inlet service area under the jurisdiction of the county shall be subject to this section and all of
other sections and/or appendices contained in this administrative code.
(Res. 144-99 Art. [V, ; 4.01, 1999),
13.28.120-Treatment of wastewater required.
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It is unlawful to discharge into any natural watercourse within the service area, any sewage and
wastewater or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance
with state and federal regulations or the provisions of this code.
(Res. 144-99 Art. IV, § =4.02, 1999).
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13,28.130-Property,equired to connect to public sewer. j
(a) Within the area under the jurisdiction of the county, by provisions of this code, any single family
dwelling, duplex, triplex, multi-family dwelling, or commercial facility located either along the shoreline
of North Bay-Case Inlet or Anderson Lake or within two hundred feet of the sanitary sewer line to be
constructed by the county and abuts the customer's premises shall connect to the sanitary sewer
system. Those single family dwellings beyond the two hundred feet limit may, at the owner's option
connect to the sanitary sewer system. New duplex,triplex,multifamily dwellings or commercial facilities
located beyond the two hundred feet limit may be allowed to connect to the sanitary sewer system.
Such determination shall be made by the Mason County department of community development at the I
time of the.owner's application for a building permit.The conditions for connection to the sanitary sewer
system are illustrated it Exhibit IL
(b) New buildings or: residential lots requiring setrer service shall be connected to the collection system
at the owner's expense and in a manner which meets with the approval of the Mason County
department of community development. The plans for and specifications of such connections shall be
submitted as a part of the owner's application fc, a building permit. Upon acquisition of the buiiding
permit and payment of the connection fee, the owner shall receive a"blue card" entitling the owner to
proceed with construction and connection to the collection system.
(c) Travel trailer, camper, and motor home owners must apply to the Mason County department of j
community development for a permit to obtain sanitary sewage service while such vehicle is on a
platted residenti«t lot, except as provided as follows:
No noc•re than ove travel trailer, camper, or rnotor home may be located on a platted lot during any
perio J j
(Res. 144-99 Art. IV, ; 4.03), 1999). {
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13.28.140- Required use.
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When the county or a developer extends permanent sewer service, existing structures will be required
by the county to connect to the public system.The owners of existing structures shall be required to connect I
to the public sevrer s1•stem immediately and at their own expense anc, pay all fees/capitrl charges to the I
county.
(Res. 14-;-49 Art. IN , ; }.;W, 1999).
Article V. -Construction of Sanitary Sewer Systems.
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a) The county shall have the right to charge an owner of a parcel of property already pennitted and
connected to the collection system,an additional connection charge and/or increase the monthly sewer
service charge to:
(1) Wastewater flows disposed of into the collection system have increased above the amount for
which the owner or previous owners paid a connection charge; or
(2) BOD and/or SS are found to be greater than 282 mg/I and 282 mg/I respectively; and f
(3) Grease greater than 100 mg/l.
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(Res. 1.4-99 Art. V 1, 6.05, 1999).
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Article VII. Charges
13.28,330-Schedule of fees.
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The schedule of fees covering monthly service charges, connections fees, and permit fees for the
sewerage system at North Bay - Case Inlet shall be covered by resolution and shall be attached and by
reference made part of this chapter. I
(Res. 144-99 Art. VII. 5 7.01, 1999).
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Article VIII. -Unlawful Use of Public and Private Sanitary Sewer Systems
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13.28.340- Unlawful wastewater disposal facilities,
Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any septic tank or other
sewage holding facility intended or used for the disposal of wastewater within the boundaries of the North
Bay-Case Inlet service area where sewers are available except as permitted by this chapter. This does
not include portable privies or other temporary wastewater disposa" systems, such as those used at
construction sites.
(Res. 14 4-99 Art. VIII, § 8.01, 1999),
13.28.350-Unlawful deposit of waste.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited in an Onapproved and
unacceptable manner into the county sanitary sewer system any human excrement, garbage,
hazardous wastes, and?or other unlawful wastes except in accordance with this code
(b) Unlawful waste, under no conditions, shall be discharged into or be placed where it night find its way
into, or be E;Ilowed to run leak, leach or escape into any part of the sanitary sewer system. Unlawful i
waste includes gasoline, fuel oil, toxins. flammable or explosive liquids.
(c) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any of the wastewater facilities any
substances, materials, or wastes in quantities or concentration that will cause corrosive damage or
hazard to structures, equipment, or personnel of the wastewater facilities, and in no case will
discharges be allowed with a pH lower than 5.0 or greater than 10.0.
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