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HomeMy WebLinkAbout211.Schanfald, D. 5-7_Jefferson County SMP Comments Michelle McConnell From:Darlene Schanfald [darlenes@olympus.net] Sent:Friday, May 07, 2010 2:29 PM To:Stewart, Jeff R. (ECY); jste561@ecy.wa.gov Subject:Jefferson County SMP Comments Attachments:Sample Letter SMP 04222010.doc; SMP Revised Talking Points.doc Categories:LASMP Public Comment Mr. Jeff Stewart Regional Planner, Shoreline Specialist Department of Ecology Olympia WA 98504 Dear Jeff: The Jefferson County Shoreline Management Plan process was long and extensive. It engaged numerous citizens and organizations over a period of years, including shoreline owners on the Policy Advisory Committee. The overall plan was given "thumbs up" by both the County Commissioners and the knowledgeable citizens who gave of their time and focus on this important document. The final result is a great "role model" to follow by other counties and municipalities . The point is to protect our shorelines for the wildlife dependent on them. We humans are dependent on solidly protected shorelines and marine life. So the prohibition of all mining and mining-related activities on our natural, conservation, and residential shorelines must be upheld. The 150 foot buffers are necessary because, as global warming and rising tides progress, those buffers will shrink. So more today is more protection for tomorrow. The negative history of net pen farming is well known, world wide. Wild salmon and marine habitat have been decimated and whales have lost migratory pathways due to these operations. I have followed the issue since 1987 with the attempt to site these in Discovery Bay. I belong to five organizations that have studied the human and wildlife affects of this industry. The prohibition of commercial net pen farming is a given to prohibit, for human health and environmental reasons. The document provides land use consistency and improves property values. It falls in line with DNR direction in that it minimizes the need for shoreline armoring by encouraging non-structural remedies. I hope Ecology will approve the plan submitted by Jefferson County. As I live in Clallam County, the Jefferson County SMP will be a good guide for my County and the cities SMP development. Thank you, Darlene Schanfald 481 Holgerson Rd Sequim WA 360-681-7565 1 Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Today’s Date 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 support the locally approved Shoreline Master Program adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. The citizens of Jefferson County and the state value the richness of our natural environment and recognize the economic services Puget Sound’s eco systems provide us. The interface between land and water belongs to all the citizens of the state, and the revised Shoreline Master Program guides us through policy and regulations to enable us to continue to be good stewards of Jefferson County’s shorelines. The State Legislature, the Department of Ecology, the Department of Community Development, and the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners are to be commended for providing the tools and mechanisms to enable the citizens of Jefferson County to play an intimate part in the development of this revision. Never before in the history of land use planning have we experienced such detailed outreach efforts to engage land owners and citizens. There were multiple mailings to property owners; workshops and presentations held throughout the county, and multiple public hearings. The Board of County Commissioners, in the final deliberations, carefully and thoughtfully went through all the oral and written testimony and modified or added elements that were suggested by our citizens. I appreciate how the best available science was used in support of designating and regulating shoreline activities and development. The science utilized by the Technical Advisory Committee, the DCD, and the Planning Commission grounds the policies and uses in recognizing and understanding the cause and effect relationship of these uses and activities. I support the 150 foot buffers within the Conservancy and Natural designated areas. I also support the fact that this a default buffer, and that there are provisions within the program that enables property owners to work with the Department of Community Development in crafting different buffers based on site specific conditions. I support buffer adjustments are based on the concept of no net loss to the shoreline’s functions and values. I urge you to approve the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program as it is written. It is the citizens of Jefferson County’s contract with the citizens of the state. We will continue to develop our shorelines in a sensitive manner that consciously preserves and protects our natural systems functions and values. Sincerely, Your Name Your Phone Number Talking Points for the Locally Approved Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program I talked to Jeffree Stewart on Tuesday and he said the letters are coming in 50/50 for and against. Here are some suggested talking points for your testimony: Please modify to fit your style of writing. Letters do not have to be long. It is your name that counts. I have included a sample letter format. For questions or help, please feel free to call me at 385-0456 or correspond via e-mail at gyount@olypen.com Overall support of SMP 1. Citizen involvement and community outreach was outstanding. 2. Department of Community Development (DCD) provided multiple opportunities for involvement over a three and a half period, including several direct mailings to shoreline property owners. ’ 3. Balanced to meet needs of both property owners and Puget Sounds ecosystem 4.Used peer-reviewed science to support policies and decisions. 5. The SMP recognizes that the shorelines are owned by all the citizens of the state. Specific items we like 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 Special appreciations 1. Care that Board of County Commissioners took to analyze every piece of testimony and to incorporate their ideas, where appropriate 2. Involvement of shoreline owners on Policy Advisory Committee 3. Efforts of DCD staff to communicate with shoreline owners at all stages of the four and a half year process. jeff.stewart@ecy.wa.gov Send your letter via e-mail to: Sample Letter Format Name Address City, WA 98XXX ? Todays Date 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, and I support the Shoreline Master Program adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. I appreciate the opportunity to express my views one more time. ? ? ? ? Sincerely, Write Your Name Type your name ( jeff.stewart@ecy.wa.gov Your letter can also be sent e-mail to Jeffree Stewart