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Existing Erosion Control Program in Oregon <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Jones, Mr. McCarthy believed that the <br /> Unified Sewerage Agency administered permits for construction sites of less <br /> than 50 square feet to address accessory building construction. Mr. Strecker <br /> speculated that the condition of the nearby Tualitin River, which was being <br /> regulated for phospherous loading, might be another reason such permits were <br /> required. <br /> Ms. Jones asked why some cities directed a portion of the fee toward DEQ. Ms. <br /> Cahill said that each city negotiated the fee with DEQ. Some cities already <br /> had a strong erosion control program in place and did not need to assume any <br /> DEQ responsibilities. In other areas, cities were delegated DEQ's role, and <br /> DEQ required a certain percentage of the fee collected to be transferred to <br /> DEQ. <br /> Mr. McCarthy asked if the City gained by retaining DEQ, in the process in terms <br /> of enforcement authority. Mr. Lyle said it was possible. Ms. Cahill said <br /> that the experience of other communities indicated that a stop work order from <br /> DEQ was a highly effective enforcement mechanism. Mr. Lyle said that limits <br /> on DEQ staff resources might preclude the agency's involvement in City <br /> enforcement efforts, but indicated that the possibility could be explored <br /> further with DEQ. He further noted DEQ's focus on erosion control, as opposed <br /> to construction site management practices. <br /> Ms. Girling asked if an individual would apply to DEQ or the City for a <br /> construction site management permit if Eugene took over enforcement. Mr. Lyle <br /> said that the individual would apply to the City. He said that the City would <br /> examine the services supported by that portion of the fee directed toward DEQ <br /> to determine what amount, if any, should be collected for DEQ. <br /> Mr. Lyle distributed copies of a document entitled "Facts About the DEQ 1200 -C <br /> Permit." <br /> Recommended Local Program to Address the Program <br /> There were no committee comments about this section. <br /> Ordinance <br /> There were no committee comments about this section. <br /> Administrative Order <br /> Mr. Lyle noted the remaining issues: <br /> Is five acres the appropriate cut -off for size of development to be <br /> • regulated (in nonsensitive areas)? <br /> If five acres is appropriate, what. if anything is required for small- <br /> er sites not in sensitive areas? <br /> MINUTES -- Stormwater Development Standards July 13, 1995 Page 2 <br /> Department Advisory Committee <br />