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Michelle McConnell
From:Helen Kolff [helenk@olympus.net]
Sent:Friday, May 07, 2010 12:03 PM
To:Stewart, Jeff R. (ECY)
Subject:I support the updated Jefferson County SMP
Categories:LASMP Public Comment
I have been interested in shoreline preservation in the state of Washington for nearly 40
years.
I believe that citizens and county staff have worked hard to update Jefferson County SMP that
meets the community's needs and takes into account the relevant scientific data. Citizen
involvement and community outreach was outstanding and the Department of Community
Development (DCD) provided multiple opportunities for involvement over a four year period,
including several direct mailings to shoreline property owners. As a result, the updated SMP
is a well balanced approach to meet needs of both property owners and Puget Sound?s
ecosystem.
Specific elements of the updated SMP that I support include:
1) 150 foot buffers which were supported by significant testimony at all meetings and
hearings, are supported in the current science as a compromise of buffer widths necessary to
protect shoreline functions.
2) Provides for flexible buffer modification where modifications are appropriate (i.e., where
there is no net loss to shoreline functions)
3) Clear language and policies make it easier for citizens to understand the SMP
4) Clear regulations provides land use consistency and improves property values
5) Prohibits commercial net pen farming
6) Minimizes the need for shoreline armoring by encouraging non-structural remedies
At this time I urge you to finalize and adopt the locally approved and updated Jefferson
County SMP as it is presented to you.
Please do this for the sake of future generations!
Thank you,
Helen Kolff
Helen Kolff
510 35th St.
Port Towsend, WA 98368
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