HomeMy WebLinkAboutHearing Notice mla21-7 wdfw notice (002).JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MLA21-00007
APPLICANT:
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
600 CAPITOL WAY NORTH
OLYMPIA WA 98501-1091
Application Received Date: January 21, 2021
Application Complete Date: October 27, 2021
Application Notice Date: November 3, 2021
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 1000 POINT WHITNEY RD, BRINNON
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
Shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and flood development application to improve an
existing public boat launch at Point Whitney. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing
to leave the existing launch in place and to install new planks with steel bars/rails. This will raise the elevation of
the ramp while keeping it in the same footprint. The improved ramp would not be above the average existing
beach grade. The proposed ramp will be raised to improve safety and reduce impacts on beach substrates in
the area. Mitigation proposed by WDFW includes previously-completed grading at the west end of the point to
match the beach grade and use of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council In-lieu Fee program. The applicant
submitted an Eelgrass Delineation report, a Coastal Processes Assessment and Design Considerations report,
and a Habitat Management Plan. The applicant also submitted WDFW government-government consultation
letters with Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic preservation and with Tribes. The proposal is
subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and WDFW acted as the lead agency for
SEPA.
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION AND WHERE TO VIEW DOCUMENTS:
The virtual public hearing for this Type III permit application will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 11,
2025. To join the meeting:
VIRTUAL: Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82678751298
PHONE: (253) 215- 8782, Webinar ID: 826 7875 1298, *9 to raise your hand, *6 to unmute
To view the case file, including application and staff report, go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us – Services – Laserfiche
web portal (username and password is: public) – Board of Commissioners – Boards and Committees – Hearing
Examiner – 2025 – Point Whitney Boat Launch
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
WDFW, acting as SEPA lead agency, issued a Determination of Non-significance on December 13, 2019 for
improvements at Point Whitney that included work on the boat launch.
APPEALS:
The decision by the Hearing Examiner is final on the date issued. Pursuant to chapter 18.25.750(5) JCC, appeals
to the Shoreline Hearings Board of a decision on a shoreline variance or shoreline conditional use permit may be
filed by any aggrieved party in accordance with RCW 90.58.180 within twenty one (21) days of filing the final
decision by Jefferson County with the Washington State Department of Ecology. Information on appeal process
and rules of procedure is available on the Shoreline Hearings Board web site at Shorelines Hearings Board |
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Project Planner: Donna Frostholm, 360-379-4466, dfrostholm@co.jefferson.wa.us