HomeMy WebLinkAboutRLC Letters / Memos - 12/6/2000 MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning
Mason County Bldg..1 411 N.5th
P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968
December 6, 2000
Grant Maurer
East 143 Merrimount Road
Union, WA 98592
RE: Resource and Critical Areas Review for Parcel Number 32235-52-01002; East 143
Merrimount Road; Union.
Dear Mr. Maurer:
Due to the degree of the slope on your property and that it is also mapped on the Relative Slope
Stability of the Southern Hood Canal Area, a geo-assessment of your site will be required prior to
permit approval. I have included the main points that should be included below:
• A discussion of geological conditions in the immediate vicinity of the project, and a
discussion of specific soil types at the project site. Terminology should be consistent with
U.S. Geological maps of Mason County.
• A discussion of ground water conditions at the site, including depth to water and quantity
of surface seepage.
• The approximate depth to hard or dense component soil, e.g. glacial till or outwash sand.
• A discussion of landslide activity in the area (from "Relative Slope Stability of the
Southern Hood Canal Area, Washington" by Smith and Carson, 1977 or from records on
file with Mason County Community Development).
• An opinion on potential for landslide activity in light of the proposed development.
Enclosed please find the applicable chapter of Mason County's Resource Ordinance that
addresses landslide hazard areas. If you have any questions, please contact me at (360)427-9670,
ext. 295.
Sincerely,
Shandra O'Haleck, Senior Planner
Mason County Planning Department
cc: Dogwood Construction