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Examiner: Taylor said original colors would add $600K
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decision.
The original approval deci-
sion found that changing the
color of the oyster bags from
black to green or blue would
make an important aesthetic
difference.
“The DOE guidelines favor
green and blue colors, find—
ing that those colors are best
suited to blend into the envi—
ronment. The guidelines note
that black, the color proposed
by the applicant, has variable
impact dependent upon sur-
rounding conditions,” accord-
ing to the original decision.
“Notably, all the photo-
graphs and renderings pre—
sented by the applicant in—
volve gray skies reflected off
dark waters. Of course, the
applicant’s proposed black
gear is well camouflaged
amongst these dark colors.
The contrast of the black
against reflections of green
trees and blue skies is not
depicted in any of the appli-
cant’s submissions. Given the
findings of the DOE guide-
lines, green and/or blue gear
is required for the proposal,”
the original decision said.
Olbrechts justified strik»
ing the requirement after
new evidence was present-
ed and also said it was sub—
jective and could be legally
challenged.
“Basing the green/blue
requirement upon this cri—
terion is vulnerable to in—
validation. An ordinance Vio-
lates due process if its terms
are so vague that persons of
common intelligence must
necessarily guess ' at its
meaning and differ as to its
application.
"‘Given the renderings of
the project under blue skies
presented by the applicant
as part of its reconsideration
request, persons of common
intelligence certainly could
differ as to whether green]
blue bags make any material
difference from black bags in
aesthetic impacts. Reason-
able minds could certainly
differ as to whether more
likely than not green/blue
bags are necessary to mini-
mize aesthetic impacts,” ac-
cording to the decision.
.In challenging the origi-
nal color imposition, Taylor
said obtaining green or, blue
oyster bags would add an
additional $600,000 to the
project and the colors would
not be appreciably different
from black bags.
Independent review of the
monitoring plan is still re-
quired, “but in a more limit—
ed and directed manner,” the
decision says.
Taylor submitted a pro-
posed plan with its reconsid-
eration request. The final de-
cision requires Taylor to sub-
mit the plan “to peer review
by a qualified professional
paid for the applicant and se-
lected by the county.”
The examiner also found
Taylor’s submitted plan
lacked performance stan«
dards and set several new
guidelines, including setting
a benchmark for water cir-
culation changes and oxygen
levels in Oakland Bay, pro—
viding a baseline of water
quality, a baseline fish mi—
gration study and bench
mark and corrective action
for southern resident killer
whale adverse interactions.
' “The monitoring plan
should include a mailing to
residents in View of the proj—
ect site with the contact in— -
formation of the agency to
which sightings should be re-
ported,” the decision says re—
garding the orcas.
The reconsideration de-
cision grants final approval
of a Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit for the
project. It is still subject to
appeal to the Washington
State Shoreline Hearings
Board within 21 days of the
Nov. 27 notice.
COMMISSION BRIEFS
Commissioners place
sales tax on ballot
Commissioners approved a resolu-
tion placing a proposition on the Feb.
13 special election ballot authorizing
a sales & use tax rate of 2/10 of 1%
sales and use tax for 911 emergency
communications operations at a spe-
cial meeting Nov. 28.
MACECOM governance board rec~
ommended the tax, saying “additional
funding is needed to fund necessary
critical infrastructure, increased staff-
ing and operations of the emergency
communications center in order to
provide Vital public safety services to
the public,” according to the informa—
tion packet.
County approves
deputy sheriffs’
contract
Mason County has approved the
January 2022-December 2025 col-
lective bargaining agreement with
Sheriffs Office Deputies Guild
representatives.
Commissioners voted to approve
the contract at a special meeting Nov.
28.
“I believe we came to a very good
contract. Both sides are very happy.”
Detective Michael Sargent, a member
on the negotiating committee said.
Sargent called the contract “very
good” for the future of the sheriffs
Peninsula
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Guild President Tim Ripp said
he was “glad to see where it ended.”
More than a year of negotiations were
frustrating at times, he said.
“I spent a lot of vacations on Zoom,
but it was worth it.”
Commissioner Randy Neather-
lin said the commission “cared a lot”
about the contract.
“We wanted you to be very well
compensated, we wanted you to be
protected,” Neatherlin said.
He also thanked his fellow commis-
sioners and staff, saying he was “very
proud” of their effort in negotiating
the contract.
“I think we did a phenomenal job,”
Neatherlin said.
“We wouldn‘t be able to be in this
position if it wasn’t for cooperation
between labor and management,
Commissioner Kevin Shutty said.
“We are a community that
appreciates its law enforcement
officers.”
Several deputies and Sheriff Ryan
Spurling attended the meeting, and
were thanked by Commissioner
Sharon Trask.
“You have a special place in my
heart,” Trask told them.
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