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Michelle McConnell
From:Jarvis [alte2@mac.com]
Sent:Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:08 AM
To:Stewart, Jeff R. (ECY)
Subject:support the Shoreline Master Program
Categories:LASMP Public Comment
May 6, 2010
Mr. Jeffree Stewart, Regional Planner
Washington State Department of Ecology
P O Box 47775
Olympia WA 98504
RE: The Locally Approved Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program
I am a citizen of Jefferson County, living in Chimacum and I am writing to day to let you know I
support the Shoreline Master Program adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. I
am very appreciative of the opportunity to express my views one more time.
I feel the Department of Community Development (DCD) provided multiple opportunities for
involvement over a four year period, including several direct mailings to shoreline property owners.
And I also feel it was balanced to meet needs of both property owners and Puget Sounds ecosystem
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using peer-reviewed science to support policies and decisions.
Specifically I support this list of items...
150 foot buffers which were supported by ample testimony at all the hearings and meetings and are
supported in the current science as a compromise of buffer widths necessary to protect shoreline
functions. Plus, provides for flexible buffer modification where modifications are appropriate (i.e.,
where there is no net loss to shoreline functions).
Minimizes the need for shoreline armoring by encouraging non- structural remedies.
The felt the clear language and policies make it easier for citizens to understand the SMP and clear
regulations provides land use consistency and improves property values.
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And the big one for me, prohibits commercial net pen farming!!! This is a very detrimental industry
that could extinguish our natural source of fish and should never be allowed in any waters. It is too
danger our to waters and fish.
I was also very pleased with the care that Board of County Commissioners took to analyze every piece of
testimony and to incorporate their ideas, where appropriate. This was very much thought through and analyzed
fforts of the DCD staff to communicate with shoreline owners at all
carefully. I also appreciate the e
stages of this ongoing process.
Again, thank you for your time to listen to my views in support of the Shoreline Master Program adopted by the
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
Sincerely,
Linda Jarvis
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