HomeMy WebLinkAboutMLA16-00027 Notice of ApplicationJEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE II LAND USE APPLICATION
MLA16-00027
APPLICANT:
TERRENCE PARKS
CHRISTINE CLARK
651 BACHELOR RD
SEQUIM WA 98382
Application Received Date: March 24, 2016
Application Complete Date: June 22, 2016
Application Notice Date: July 6, 2016
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 651 BACHELOR RD
Parcel number: 002 352 019; Section 35, Township 30N, Range 2W; Site address: 651 Bachelor Road, Sequim, WA98382.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
The proposal is for a Shoreline Conditional Discretionary Use Permit for a vertical expansion to an existing, nonconforming
single family residence. The residence was permitted by Jefferson County in 1974 with an addition of a garage in 1981.
The single family residence is currently with the marine shoreline buffer, approximate 95 feet from ordinary high water mark
(OHWM), the proposed expansion is located approximately 120 feet from OHWM. The proposal is to remove and replace a
200 square foot section of the residence as the master bedroom and expand it by 126 square feet landward of the
residence, in addition a vertical expansion of a second story loft above the bedroom of 322 square feet is proposed. An
interior remodel of the residence will also occur as part of the associated building permit application (BLD16-00111). An
engineered Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Report was prepared by Northwestern Territories, Inc. as
part of the proposal, this includes replacement of current drainage pipes and removal of 389 square feet of existing gravel
driveway and overall will improve stormwater drainage on the site. A Geotechnical Site Review was also completed by
Northwestern Territories, Inc. which addressed the stability of the site and provided recommendations to be followed for the
proposal including planting of native tree species. The rebuild of the bedroom to the specification in the report will bring the
structure into current building code compliance and will ensure stabilization in this area where the fill material placed
historically has been unstable. A Mitigation and Habitat Management Plan prepared by Westech Company was completed
which addressed the impact that the proposal has on the ecological functions of the site and provides mitigation
requirements including a planting plan, which will improve the current habitat and vegetation in the nearshore area. The
proposal is exempt from SEPA review under WAC 197-11-800(2)(0 and (1)(b)(i). Final authority for shoreline conditional
use permit decisions rests with the Washington State Department of Ecology.
COMMENT PERIOD AND WHERE TO VIEW DOCUMENTS:
The application and any studies may be reviewed at the Jefferson County Department of Community Development. All
interested persons are invited to (a) comment on the application; (b) receive notice of and participate in any hearings; and
(c) receive a copy of the decision by submitting such written comment(s)/request(s) to the Jefferson County Department of
Community Development, Development Review Division, 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (360)
379-4450. Comments concerning this application should be submitted to the Department by 4:30 p.m. on August 6, 2016.
If the last day of the comment period falls on a weekend or holiday, then the comment period shall be extended to the first
working day after the weekend or holiday. Comments submitted after this date may not be considered in the staff report.
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:
This is a Type II Permit Application that is exempt from SEPA review. There will not be a public hearing unless the final
permit decision by the Administrator is appealed to the Hearing Examiner. If an appeal hearing is scheduled, separate
notice will be made at least 10 days prior to the hearing. A copy of the staff report will be made available for inspection at
no cost at least seven calendar days prior to such a hearing.
APPEALS:
The final permit decision for this Type II permit application will be made by the Administrator. Parties of record may appeal
the decision to the Hearing Examiner within 14 calendar days of the final Notice of Decision. Decisions of the Hearing
Examiner may not be further appealed except to Superior Court.
Project Planner: Anna Bausher, 360-379-4450
For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community web page at
www co iefferson wa uslcommdeveloument/