2002-820-Minutes for Meeting April 23,2002 Recorded 4/26/2002The subject of this hearing is a decision by the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners on the approval of a modification to the Conceptual Final Master
Plan (FMP) and Tentative Plat Approval for the Eagle Crest Phase III Resort
expansion to an existing destination resort (on property zoned EFU-SCISMIA/DR).
Present were Commissioners Tom De Wolf, Dennis R. Luke and Michael M. Daly.
Also present were Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; George Read, Paul Blikstad
and Kevin Harrison, Community Development; Alan Van Vliet of Eagle Crest;
Tom Walker of W & H Pacific Engineering; Tom Hall of the Oregon Department
of Environmental Quality; and Nancy Craven, Attorney representing Eagle Crest,
and approximately 25 citizens.
Chair Tom De Wolf opened the meeting at 3: 00 p.m.
Being no printed opening statement available at the moment, Laurie Craghead
explained the reason for the hearing and the proposal provided by the applicants
regarding an amendment to approvals given to them at an earlier date. The criteria
were shown on an overhead. She then explained the burden of proof and
applicable criteria, the hearings procedure, and the order to presentation.
She then asked the Commissioners about any pre -hearing contacts, or challenges
for bias, prejudgment or personal interest. Commissioner Luke said the only
contact was when all three Commissioners met with the City of Redmond in a
public meeting, and the issue of the sewer connection came up. Commissioner
Daly said that last week he drove out to Eagle Crest to look around, but was unable
to see the new phase because of the gates.
Minutes of Public Hearing Tuesday, April 23, 2002
Eagle Crest III Modification to Final Master Plan Page 1 of 14 Pages
Quality Services Performed with Pride
The above was part of the opening statement (a copy is attached as Exhibit A).
Chair DeWolf asked if anyone was uncomfortable with this ad-lib reading to
please say so; otherwise the statement would be entered into the record as -is.
Regarding challenges for bias, prejudgment or personal interest, none were brought
up by the members of the audience.
Paul Blikstad referred to the overhead, which listed the required criteria. (A copy
is attached as Exhibit D.)
BLIKSTAD:
Three applications are necessary because the applicant is applying to modify the
conceptual master plan, which went before the Board last year. The Board issued a
written decision on the conceptual master plan in May 2001.
The second modification submitted by the applicant was for the final master plan.
That was approved by the Board, with the written decision was issued in October
2001.
The third is a modification of the tentative plat for the first phase of Eagle Crest III,
which is a total of 108 lots. That application was approved administratively by the
Planning Division; the decision on that was mailed November 2001.
The applicant has now requested modifications to all three applications, mainly for
the purpose of sewage treatment within Phase III. Eagle Crest has been in
discussions with the City of Redmond regarding connecting to the Redmond
sewage treatment system. The applicant has applied to the County for
modifications to allow, as a possible alternative, an on-site sewage treatment plant.
It was our determination, based on discussions with Legal Counsel, that the
applicant actually needs to modify all three approvals.
For the record, I would like to state that as of today Eagle Crest applied for two
improvement agreements for Phase III. One of the improvement agreements is
setting aside money with a bond and an improvement agreement for the on-site
sewage treatment plant. To backtrack, for the Phase I plat, the applicant bonded
the off-site sewage treatment connection to Redmond. That was for a little over
$1.9 million. They submitted a bond to Planning, and we also drafted an
improvement agreement, which was signed by George Read on behalf of the
County. The applicant also bonded the on-site utilities - water, sewer, electricity -
and roads for Phase III; I believe that was for $1.3 million.
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BLIKSTAD:
With those improvement agreements, the applicant actually platted that first phase
of Eagle Crest III. So the first phase plat is recorded with the County Clerk's
office. Since that plat has been recorded, those lots are now available for sale. I
believe with the possibility that they may not be able to connect to Redmond, it's
possible those sales might not take place.
So, regarding these new improvement agreements, we felt they were necessary
because the plat had been recorded. We had to assure that there was sewage
treatment available for Phase III, and if it is not going to go to Redmond, we had to
have a bond for the on-site system. The second bond they have submitted is for
some pre-treatment they are proposing to do for the 18 -month period that is listed
in their burden of proof. They want to be able to use those existing disposal cells
that are within Eagle Crest Phase II for Phase III until they can get either the sewer
connection or the outside sewage treatment in place.
Staff has asked both Roger Everett of the County's Environmental Health Division
and Tom Hall of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for their expert
testimony on these systems. We'd like them to specifically address the on-site
sewage treatment system, if that's the permanent solution, and this pre-treatment
system that DEQ felt was necessary for allowing the initial phase of Eagle Crest III
to tie into that until one of the permanent options is completed.
LUKE:
In the first hearing, it was stated that DEQ actually has the authority and
responsibility for the current system, correct?
BLIKSTAD:
That's correct.
DEWOLF:
We actually have a letter dated April 15 that is a part of the record that came from
Tom Hall of DEQ.
BLIKSTAD:
I also have a letter to Tom Walker from Tom Hall dated April 19. (He distributed
this letter to the Board at this time. A copy is attached as Exhibit B)
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BLIKSTAD:
We would ask that they give expert testimony on these sewer options for Phase III.
Legal Counsel has had some e-mail communications with the applicant regarding
proposed findings and decisions by the Board of County Commissioners on these
modifications as well as draft conditions of approval that I believe may be
somewhat different than what was originally proposed by the applicant.
CRAGHEAD:
That is correct. I finalized them just a few minutes before this hearing began. She
distributed this document to the Board at this time (a copy is attached as Exhibit Q.
BLIKSTAD:
Staff has chosen not to give an opinion on this; it's preferred that the Board rely on
the expert opinion of the Environment Health Division and DEQ. If they indicate
the systems are adequate, staff would be willing to recommend approval.
CRAGHEAD:
Because of initial evidentiary hearing, we need to include the following in the
opening statement.
"Prior to the conclusion of this initial evidentiary hearing, any participant may
request an opportunity to present additional evidence, arguments or testimony
regarding the application. The Board has the authority to either grant the request
by either continuing the hearing or leaving the record open for additional written
evidence, arguments or testimony."
If you leave it open, you will need to set a date, time and place certain for that at
least seven days from the date of this hearing. If you choose to leave the record
open, again it will be for at least seven days. Then, unless waived by the applicant
in either case, the applicant will have another seven days in which to rebut any
information that came in during the seven days, but cannot present any new
evidence.
BLIKSTAD:
In regard to the 150 days on this, we have until August 29.
NANCY CRAVEN:
I represent Eagle Crest. All sorts of people in the audience have been working
collectively towards bringing this to a conclusion. This is an important decision
for Eagle Crest so that we can get moving with Eagle Crest III.
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CRAVEN:
We have, as you know, been working with the City of Redmond for the extension,
consistent with the conceptual master plan. We are today requesting a
modification to that to allow some alternatives.
We've been working with your staff, your Legal Counsel, your environmental
health people and the Department of Environmental Quality for quite some time to
bring this to you today. We've worked with your legal counsel on the decisions
and findings ready; we have updated the bonds so that all of the alternatives that
are presented for your review today are fully bonded. The improvement
agreements have been revised and signed, and we have submitted into the record a
variety of documents that should assist you in your decision.
First of all, there is an extension agreement signed by the City of Redmond and
Eagle Crest that extends the timeline for further consideration and work on the
proposed extension agreement. There is correspondence, including two letters
from DEQ, with regard to both the interim treatment plant at Eagle Crest and the
two alternatives for a permanent sewage option. There are also a variety of notes
from W & H Pacific that reflect their communications with your Environmental
Health Division and DEQ. All of that documentation supports the aspects of this
modification request.
I'll make a very brief presentation in regard to the context of this, and an overview
of what it provides for. Tom Walker is then going to make more specific
comments regarding operational issues. And we're prepared to answer any
questions you might have.
All we are requesting here relates to the sewer conditions, so none of the other
aspects of the CMP that Eagle Crest has received approval for are in play. The
current CMP provides that the sewer connection to Redmond is the only alternative
with regard to Eagle Crest III. It provided for an 18-month timeline to complete
the negotiations and construction, and the implementation of this connection.
Those 18 months is up this fall.
The CMP also said that if we wanted to do an alternate sewer connection, we
needed to come back to you for approval of a modification. All parts of the
modification request in front of you are a part of the existing WCPF (water
pollution control facility) permit that Eagle Crest has with the DEQ. The
components of the alternatives are also recognized in the CMP approval as
alternatives, but the CMP approval required us to come back and get them
recognized by you.
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CRAVEN:
We are proposing essentially a three -prong alternative for you. It is consistent with
the CMP and the WCPF permit.
First, we're attempting to maintain two options for long-term sewage from Eagle
Crest. One is a permanent sewage treatment plant, on site. The second is the
connection to Redmond. The record we submitted demonstrates that are going to
need additional time in order to resolve and address the variety of issues that have
come up during our conversations with Redmond. There are some technical issues
and engineering issues, as well as financial issues, which need to be resolved.
The second option is a permanent on-site sewage treatment plant. That's also
recognized in the current DEQ permit that Eagle Crest has, and is an option that
Eagle Crest intends to evaluate concurrently with the ongoing discussions with
Redmond.
Under either option, time is going to be needed to implement them. The
modification request is consistent with how we handled it the first time through,
providing for 18 months (from the approval of this modification) in order to
implement that permanent solution.
The third point that relates to this modification agreement provides that, pending
implementation of that permanent fix, and only on an interim basis, we would use
the existing sewage treatment facility to serve Eagle Crest lots.
But before occupancy of any Eagle Crest III lots, we would enhance the existing
system with the installation and operation of a package wastewater treatment plant.
That has been discussed extensively with your staff and DEQ, and is addressed in
the letters you've received from DEQ.
LUKE:
What is the estimated occupancy of the new homes?
CRAVEN:
We are required to go through a HUD notification now, assuming we get approval
from you. We expect this will take sixty to ninety days. Then lots can be sold and
homes constructed. We're probably looking at sometime next year.
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TOM WALKER:
I'm an engineer with W & H Pacific. Our modification application is intended to
ensure adequate sewage disposal facilities at Eagle Crest while we accommodate
the business of selling property. Over the past six months we have worked with
Roger Everett of the County, and Tom Hall and Dick Nichols of DEQ,
cooperatively to develop a program for both the short-term and the long-term
sewage disposal needs of Eagle Crest. Prior land use conditions required a
connection to the City of Redmond.
We have, and will continue to work diligently with the City of Redmond. We meet
with them on a weekly basis to work through a number of programs, capital
improvement budgets and SDC formulas and so on that affect the sewer
connection. We consider that a good option and continue to pursue it. At the same
time, we think it is prudent to bring forth a second option, which is an on-site,
permanent wastewater treatment plant. To assure that wastewater treatment is
adequate and to insure that ample time is available for both permanent disposal
options, we propose an interim treatment plant to serve the resort for up to 18
months. The interim plant will reduce waste strength before disposal in the
drainfields. The interim treatment facility will simply expand sewage capacity
during the time that a permanent option is being implemented.
There are a number of assurances in place to protect the public. Nancy mentioned
that a bond has been provided for the interim treatment facility. A bond is in place
that will cover either the connection to the City of Redmond or the permanent on-
site wastewater treatment plant. In addition, Eagle Crest is under the Water
Pollution Control Facility permit from DEQ, which means we are under the
scrutiny, monitoring and enforcement jurisdiction of DEQ. We have improved our
disposal system, we continue to add disposal capacity today to take care of
ongoing needs, and we believe that appropriate capacity is in place.
LUKE:
Do you have an approved site for a permanent facility?
WALKER:
Whether it is a sewage treatment plant or a lift station, it would likely be in the
northeast corner of the resort. It is shown this way on the HUD maps. We would
still have to come back for site plan approval for either option.
LUKE:
Have you looked at on-site option for a treatment plant?
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WALKER:
If that option were selected, we would anticipate storing effluent in the winter
months and irrigation at agronomic rates in the summer months.
LUKE:
Either way, eventually the sewage in Eagle Crest will go into a treatment system
instead of a drainfield, correct?
WALKER:
That is my presentation. In addition to that, we have a condition in our WPCF
permit with DEQ that sets the threshold flow. When that permit was established, it
required us to move off drainfield systems to a permanent system. This was
always required by the DEQ permit. We expect we will connect to Redmond or
have our own permanent plant.
LUKE:
Do you have a deadline with the DEQ permit?
WALKER:
The DEQ permit is up for renewal --
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When was the deadline to have the new system in place?
WALKER:
It's set on a threshold flow of 68,000 gallons per day, which cannot be exceeded.
It's now at about 35,000 to 40,000 per day. DL - deadline?
DALY:
Am I to understand that you -- you keep talking about a sewage treatment plant,
but then I hear you say an interim, temporary system. Are there two different
plants?
WALKER:
There are two different plants. On a permanent basis, we recognize that it may
take us 18 months to implement it, either by going to Redmond or constructing a
permanent on-site wastewater treatment plant.
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WALKER:
During the next 18 months, though, we recognize that we may need to connect some
Eagle Crest III units. Prior to connection of any of those units, during this 18 -month
period, we will install an interim treatment plant to essential polish or improve the
waste strength before we dispose of that effluent into the existing drainfields.
DALY:
Will that cover Eagle Crest II, also?
WALKER:
Yes.
LUKE:
You're going to treat the sewage before it goes into the drainfield.
WALKER:
Yes. It is really more complex than that. Our effluent is taken care of in two
different facilities, but the bulk of it will be treated. The interim facility is
proposed to be a package wastewater treatment plant. The level treatment will be
subject to review and approval by DEQ.
DALY:
You have the new drainfields that you are constructing now, on site at Eagle Crest
III?
WALKER:
We have them, but they are at either Eagle Crest II or at what we call Eagle Crest
I -S. We have two different disposal facilities. There are no units at Eagle Crest
III; there are no connections there yet.
DALY:
But your plan is to go ahead and run Eagle Crest III to the northeast corner Eagle
Crest II.
WALKER:
Our collection system collects sewage from throughout Eagle Crest II and III and
brings it to a central location. That location is at the northeast corner of Eagle
Crest II, on the west side of Cline Falls Highway, near Highway 126. That would
be the proposed site of the permanent plant, or the permanent lift station if we
connect to Redmond. In all cases, that is exactly the area we always represented to
be used for sewage disposal.
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Chair De Wolf then asked if other proponents wished to testify.
There was no response.
Chair DeWolf then asked if any opponents wished to testify.
EARL NELSON:
My wife and I live in Eagle Crest Phase I. When Eagle Crest went through the last
problems with the system, we wrote the County but didn't attend hearings. We got
letter back regarding Eagle Crest III that said there would be no habitation in Eagle
Crest III until a sewage facility was built or a sewer line to Redmond made
available. I don't know if an interim plant fits in as a facility that would allow the
habitation of Eagle Crest III.
LUKE:
That's what the application is for; if it is approved, it would.
NELSON:
I would like to know more about how it would be treated.
WALKER:
It's a package plant, which is a self-contained unit, often shipped in on a truck after
fabrication. The advantage of that is that it is typically readily available. A
permanent system takes a long time to put together. A fabricated system has been
fabricated in advance and is relatively quick to install, taking only a few months to
become operational rather than a year.
We would divert sewage into the package facility, which would reduce waste
strength dramatically, and the remaining effluent would go into same drainfields.
It would mean much lower waste strength, consequently giving higher capacity to
the system, probably two or three times greater.
NELSON:
What kind of treatment beyond a normal septic tank system?
WALKER:
A septic tank is anaerobic. The package facility introduces air, and has a fixed film
activated sludge system, which lets microorganisms work faster and better. There
will be some form of a clarifier, and solids will settle and separate. Because of the
oxygen and the process, the result is a much -reduced waste strength. This means a
higher capacity and it can treat larger flows.
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wer"
I would imagine it would mean a higher level of treatment. Possibly it could be
used for irrigation.
WALKER:
DEQ rules are ver complex. You can do a lot with an interim facility, but of
course not as much as with a permanent system. A permanent system could be
confined in vessels, and would likely treat effluent to a higher degree.
NELSON:
So the input would be just liquid and not solid waste?
WALKER:
Correct. A permanent system could handle raw sewage.
DALY:
Will all of Eagle Crest III have septic tanks?
WALKER:
We might convert to a raw sewage, low-pressure system eventually.
Chair De Wolf then asked if there was additional testimony. None was offered.
Commissioner Luke asked that Roger Everett of Environmental Health and Tom
Hall of DEQ answer a few questions.
LUKE:
It sounds lie you've reviewed this and it falls within DEQ guidelines.
TOM HALL:
That's correct.
DALY:
Does pre -treating destroy the bacterial action?
ROGER EVERETT:
Not entirely. The interim will polish up the effluent; it will be much more
efficient. It will be significantly cleaned up. This is a good interim proposal to use
on the way to a permanent solution.
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LUKE:
Does DEQ have any of these packaged systems in place now?
HALL:
I'm not familiar with the one proposed, but am familiar with the same type in place
permanently. None of these go to drainfields. Biggs has a permanently built plant,
which is a small system with aerators and clarifiers, and it discharges into the
Columbia River.
EVERETT:
worked with Tom Walker and am comfortable with the conclusions.
DEWOLF:
Is Legal Counsel comfortable with what has been proposed today?
CRAGHEAD:
Yes, the application is okay with me and with the applicant. The conditions of
approval are separate attachments.
BLIKSTAD:
To clarify, if they choose to connect to Redmond's system, 18 months would be
fine. I would like to see some kind of confirmation that the other system could be
done within 18 mos.
ALAN VAN VLIET:
We put together a critical path on both plans, and determined that either could be
done within 18 months. We think we'll be at a decision point with the City of
Redmond next month and will learn where they are with the analysis of their
consultants.
Chair DeWolf asked if anyone else wished to testify. No response was given. He
said the Board could either delay a decision to give time to read all of the new
material, or take a fifteen -minute break and do it now.
CRAVEN:
We would be happy to waive the rebuttal time, and would be pleased if you could
review the information and make a decision today.
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At this time the Board took a fifteen -minute break to read over the newly
introduced documents.
DEWOLF:
There is something else that needs to be put on the record.
Chair De Wolf reopened the public hearing at this time.
CRAGHEAD:
Commissioner Luke had a concern regarding the issue of the requirement of no
occupancy unless the residence is hooked up to the packaged wastewater treatment
system. He wanted some assurances from the applicant that this will not occur.
LUKE:
The County has no enforcement for this at all.
VAN VLIET:
The thought was that we would control hookups via our utility company, and
would put a lock on the water meter until the package plant is on line.
Chair DeWolf asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment. No response
was offered. He then closed the public hearing.
LUKE:
I have a question. It's my intention to make a motion to approve the findings,
subject to allowing you (to Laurie Craghead) to take a little more time to reformat
the document. Is this appropriate?
LUKE: I move approval of the findings as submitted, subject to minor
modifications by Legal Counsel.
DALY: Second.
VOTE: LUKE: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
DEWOLF: Chair votes yes.
Being no further action taken by the Board, Chair Tom DeWolf adjourned the
meeting at 6:10 p. m.
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DATED this 23rd Day of April 2002 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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Recording
Secretary
Tom DeWolf. Chair
is R. Luke, Commissioner
Attachments
Exhibit A - Opening statement (2 pages)
Exhibit B - A copy of a letter addressed to Tom Walker of W & H Pacific from
Thomas Hall of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (1
page)
Exhibit C - A draft of the preliminary Conditions of Approval (1 page)
Exhibit D - A copy of the criteria to be followed, as displayed on the overhead
shown at the meeting (1 page)
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Introduction
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Burden of proof and Applicable criteria H e,���
The applicant has the burden of proving that they are entitled to the land use approval
sought. The standards applicable to the applications are listed in the overhead that you
see.
Hearings Procedure
The procedures applicable to this hearing provide that the Board of County
Commissioners will hear testimony, receive evidence and consider the testimony,
evidence and information submitted into the record. The record as developed to this
point is available for public review at this hearing.
Testimony and evidence at this hearing must be directed toward the criteria set forth in
the notice of this hearing and listed on the overhead. Testimony may be directed to any
other criteria in the comprehensive land use plan of the County or land use regulations
which any person believes apply to this decision.
Failure on the part of any person to raise an issue, with sufficient specificity to afford the
Board of County Commissioners and parties to this proceeding an opportunity to
respond to the issue, precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on that issue.
Order of Presentation
The hearing will be conducted in the following order. The Planning Division will give a
staff report of the prior proceedings and the issues before the Board. The applicant will
then have an opportunity to make a presentation and offer testimony and evidence.
Opponents will then be given a chance to make a presentation. After both proponents
and opponents have made a presentation, the proponents will be allowed to make a
rebuttal presentation. At the Board's discretion, opponents may be recognized for a
rebuttal presentation. At the conclusion of this hearing, the staff will be afforded an
opportunity to make any closing comments. The Board may limit the time period for
presentations.
Questions to and from the chair may be entertained at any time at the Board's discretion.
Cross-examination of witnesses will not be allowed. However, if any person wishes a
question be asked of any person during that person's presentation, please direct such
question to the Chair after being recognized. The Chair is free to decide whether or not
to ask such questions of the witnesses.
Pre -hearing Contacts
will now direct a question to the other members of the Board of County Commissioners.
If any member of the Board, including myself, has had any pre -hearing contacts, now is
the time to state the substances of those pre -hearing contacts so that all persons
present at this hearing can be fully advised of the nature and context of those contacts
and with whom contact was made. Are there any contacts that need to be disclosed?
At this time, do any members of the Board need to set forth the substance of any ex
parte observations or facts of which this body should take notice concerning this appeal?
Any person in the audience has the right during the hearings process to rebut the
substance of any communication or observation that has been placed in the record.
Challenges for Bias. Prejudgment, or Personal Interest
Any party prior to the commencement of the hearing may challenge the qualifications of
the Board of County Commissioners or any member thereof of bias, prejudgment or
personal interest. This challenge must be documented with specific reasons supported
by facts.
I will accept challenges now.
Should any Board member be challenged, the member may disqualify himself or herself;
withdraw from the hearing or make a statement on the record of their capacity to hear
the appeal.
Hearing no challenges, I shall proceed.
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JohnA. Kitzhaber, M.D., Governor
Mr. Tom Walker
W&H Pacific, Inc.
920 SW Emkay, Suite C100
Bend, OR 97702
Department of Environmental Quality
2146 NE 4th Street, Suite 104
Bend, OR 97701
April 19, 2002 (541) 388-6146
REFU"EIVED
APR 2 2 2002
DESCttu I E N7Y CDC
Re: Eagle Crest III
Sewage Treatment
WQ - Deschutes County
Eastern Region
Bend Office
We have reviewed your April 18, 2002, letter regarding timing of the installation of the interim
sewage treatment facility to pre -treat the wastewater from Eagle Crest II and Eagle Crest III prior to
disposal in the drainfields. Since there is inadequate lead-time to install a treatment unit prior to
this summers peak use period at the resort, Eagle Crest is proceeding with the installation of
additional drainfield cells. This is acceptable to the Department.
You propose to have the interim sewage treatment facility on line prior to the occupancy of any
Eagle Crest III dwelling. This is also acceptable to the Department.
We have not had experience with either of the treatment units that you propose so the choice is
yours. We will need to review and approve plans and specifications for the unit you chose
including the details of how and where it will be tied into the existing system prior to installation.
Walt West will do the plan review. The plan review fee is $600.
If you have any questions regarding this matter niease call me in ✓enc ai i = 3 &`-o ; ,, - _ .
Sincerely,
moi.., -az a 6L4
Thomas D. Hall
Water Quality Specialist
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cc: Paul Blikstad,Deschutes County Planning Division, 117 NW Lafayette, Bend, OR 97701
Eagle Crest Master Association, P.O. Box 1215, Redmond, OR 97756
Roger Everett, Deschutes County Environmental Health Dept., Bend
Walt West, DEQ, Bend
CMP
Conditions of Approval
17. The applicant/owner shall comply with the following conditions with respect to
sewage treatment:
a) On an interim basis (during an 18 -month period following the date of approval of the
modified CMP), the applicant may utilize the existing on-site sewage treatment
facility to serve lots within Eagle Crest Phase III. However, prior to occupancy of
any units in Eagle Crest Phase III, the existing treatment system shall be enhanced
through the installation and operation of a package wastewater treatment plant. A
"package wastewater treatment plant" is a self-contained and mobile treatment facility
intended to be available and operable in a relatively short period of time.
b) As required by the Eagle Crest Phase II and III WPCF permit, the threshold flow rate
of 68,000 gallons per day for the Eagle Crest Resort (or a lesser amount if imposed by
DEQ) shall not be exceeded while the applicant continues to utilize the existing on-
site treatment system.
c) Prior to the expiration of the 18 -month period, the applicant shall implement one of
the following two long-term sewage treatment options: (1) a permanent on-site
sewage treatment plant, or (2) a connection to the City of Redmond's sewage
treatment facilities.
d) Except as allowed by DEQ for emergency or special purposes, existing Eagle Crest II
sewage disposal drainfields will not be utilized following implementation of the
permanent wastewater treatment and disposal option.
e) As required by Goal 8, if the applicant chooses the Redmond connection option, the
applicant shall pay for the sewer extension and connection to the City of Redmond
sewer system.
FMP
9. The applicant/owners shall demonstrate compliance with CMP Condition 17dl with
respect to the development of sewage treatment facilities. J'
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18. The applicant/owners shall demonstrate compliance with CMP Condition 17
with respect to the development of sewage treatment facilities.
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The following is a list of the applicable criteria for application nos.
MC -02-3, MC -02-4, MC -02-5. Evidence and testimony at this hearing
must be directed toward these criteria. Testimony may be directed to
any other criteria in the County Comprehensive Plan or land use
regulations which any person believes apply to this decision:
Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, the County Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 18.113, Destination Resorts Zone (DR).
18.113.050, Requirements for conditional use permit and conceptual master plan applications
18.113.070, Approval criteria
18.113.080, Procedure for modificaiton of a conceptual master plan
18.113.090, Requirements for final master plan
Title 22 of the Deschutes County Code, County Procedures Ordinance
Section 22.36.040, Modification of approval.