Betsy Peabody Sent - City of Bainbridge Island

Dennis Fisher, Page 2
EPA Superfund
Record of Decision Amendment:
WYCKOFF CO./EAGLE HARBOR
EPA ID: WAD009248295
OU 03
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
12/08/1995
Reasons for Issuing ROD Amendment
The modification to the remedy, which calls for containment of mercury hot spot sediments in a nearshore
CDF, is protective of human health and the environment and satisfies a community issue regarding the use of
waterfront lands in Eagle Harbor. The CDF will provide 0.9 acres of land to be used for expansion of the WSF
maintenance facility while allowing continued use of an acre of the condemned property for private waterdependent
marine industrial purposes. This land use is preferred by the City of Bainbridge Island, was required
under a 1974 Shorelines Management Act hearings board decision, and addresses citizen concerns regarding the
shortage of boat repair facilities in Eagle Harbor.
The State of Washington concurred with the 1992 selected remedy and concurs with this ROD amendment. A
letter of concurrence is included as Appendix B.
1. Comments On Land Use and Boatyard
Comment Overview: Support for the boatyard was the predominant theme in comments from individual
members of the community. Many comments were directed at the WSDOT and either objected to the WSDOT
terms in negotiations with Eagle Harbor boatyard or emphasized positive aspects of Eagle Harbor Boatyard.
All emphasized the importance of retaining a place in Eagle Harbor for small boat haulout and repairs. Many
remarked on the lack of alternative locations in the area, the importance of Bainbridge Island’s maritime
heritage, and the jobs, tax base, high quality work, and convenience provided by this boatyard. The community
comments clearly urged EPA to support a binding arrangement between WSDOT, the City of Bainbridge Island,
and if possible Eagle Harbor Boatyard, for economically feasible private boatyard operations in Eagle Harbor.
Response: Because there is not a compelling environmental need for a ROD Amendment, EPA views this input
as critical, and considers an arrangement for such long-term future uses a condition of amending the ROD.
2.1.2 Continued Operation of Private Boat Yard
Approximately one acre of the BMS property is currently leased and privately operated by the Eagle Harbor
Boat Yard as a separate boat yard and sailboat repair operation. The City of Bainbridge Island and the
community have expressed a strong need for continued operation of a private boatyard at this site. WSDOT has
been diligently pursuing options that would allow continued operation of a private boat yard.
To accommodate community demand for private boatyard services, WSDOT proposes to continue leasing
this one-acre portion of the BMS property to a private boat yard operator (possibly acting through the City of
Bainbridge Island), and to construct a new access road and boat ramp.