HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice of Application and Pending SEPA ReviewJEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE I LAND USE APPLICATION
AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION
M LA17-00031
APPLICANT:
MICHAEL S & SARIYA EDWARDS FAMILY TRUST
MICHAEL & SARIYA EDWARDS, TRUSTEES
2353 SOUTH POINT ROAD
PORT LUDLOW WA 98365
Application Received Date: April 17, 2017
Application Complete Date: June 4, 2018
Application Notice Date: June 13, 2018
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 2353 S POINT RD
Parcel number: 721 093 003; Section 9, Township 27N, Range 1 E; Site Address: 2353 South Point Road, Port Ludlow,
WA 98365.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
Shoreline Substantial Development Exemption and Flood Development Permit to install shoreline stabilization of anchored
logs and beach nourishment. The proposal will install logs that will be anchored by screws near the ordinary high water
mark and will utilized fish -mix gravel in front of and behind the logs to protect an eroding low bank parcel with an existing
single family residence. The access for construction is proposed entirely from the uplands utilizing the Bridgehaven boat
launch infrastructure to the north of the parcel. A Habitat Survey and No Net Loss Report including the Habitat
Assessment, and Geologic Slope and Beach Processes Reconnaissance Report were submitted with the project
application. The biological report identifies a category II estuarine wetland adjacent to the proposal. The Habitat
Assessment provides a no effects determination for listed species. The project is subject to State Environmental Policy Act
Review. A Hydraulic Project Approval will be required by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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 June 27, 2018. 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.
SEPA INFORMATION AND PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION:
The optional DNS process of WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the
environmental impacts of the proposal. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable development
regulations, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is
prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold (final) determination may be obtained upon request, and will be mailed to
any person commenting upon the notice of application.
The SEPA Official has determined that:
The optional DNS process of WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the
environmental impacts of the proposal. The Department expects to issue a DNS for this proposal. If the proposal is
approved, policies and performance standards found in the Jefferson County Code and the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan will be used to form permit conditions intended to mitigate adverse environmental impacts. Additional
conditions or mitigation measures may be required under SEPA.
This will be the only opportunity to make comments related to SEPA. There will not be another comment period after the
threshold (final) SEPA determination is made. In addition, since this is a Type I permit application, the threshold
determination cannot be appealed except to Superior Court.
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:
This is a Type I Permit Application and there will be no public hearings.
The final permit decision for this Type I permit application will be made by the Administrator. The decision cannot be
appealed except to Superior Court.
APPEALS:
Appeals of SEPA decisions are described above in the SEPA Information and Preliminary Determination section.
Project Planner: Anna Bausher, 360-379-4450
For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community Development web page at
http:/Iwww.co.jefferson.wa.us/585/Public-Notices