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From:
Donna Frostholm
Sent:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:37 PM
To:
ECY RE SEPA REGISTER; SEPAdesk@dfw.w.agov; SEPA.reviewteam@doh.wa.gov;
sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; sepa@dahp.wa.gov; SEPA@PARKS.WA.GOV
Cc:
Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Siu, Nam (DFW); Sean Carlson (sea n.carlson@dnr.wa.gov);
mark.toy@doh.wa.gov; Jolivette, Stephanie (DAHP); rknapp@jamestowntribe.org; David
Brownell; 'Roma Call'; Cynthia Rossi; thpo@pgst.nsn.us; Miller, Kris; 'Randy Lumper';
Matt Tyler; Pinky Mingo; Sherrie Shold; bgraham@jeffpud.org; gkavanagh@ejfr.org;
custserv@jeffersontransit.com; Pamela.Sanguinetti@usace.army.mil;
news@peninsuladailynews.com; news@ptleader.com; John Fleming;
eron@portofpt.com
Subject:
MLA19-00036 BDN Aquaculture Application - Jefferson County
Attachments:
reviewer letter_001.pdf; notice_001.pdf; BDN005-R-4-21 - SEPA Checklist.pdf
Greetings,
Attached are a reviewer letter, a notice of application, and an Environmental Checklist for an aquaculture application
with SEPA Review. A geoduck farm is proposed in Squamish Harbor.
Here is a link to the application: htt s: test.co j! fferson.wa.us WebLinkExternal 0 fol 2827466 Rowl.as x
If this link does not work, from the Jefferson County homepage(https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us);
> Click on 'How Do I—% then 'Search'
> Click on 'County Documents on Laserfiche'
> Click on the folder for'Community Development'
> Click on 'DCD PUBLIC CASE FILES', then '2019', then '2019 MLA'
> The application is in MLA19-00036
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donna FrosthoCm, P-WS
Associate Planner - Lead/-WetlandSpecialist
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street, Port Torwnsen4 -Washington 98368
36o-379-4466 +i�rnslho�rt 'g e�(P!'Suli.lva^te
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2021 DCD WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 —12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30
DCD will maintain limited customer interaction and recommends scheduling an appointment to meet with staff. DCD will no longer be accepting
building applications by drop off or mail, so you must schedule an appointment with front staff to submit. A mask and social distancing are required.
Email: dcd@co.ieffersnn.wa.us Phone: 360-379-4450 Mail: 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
All emails sent to and from this address will automatically be archived by Jefferson County and emails may be subject to Public Disclosure under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
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621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 983681 Web: www.co.iefferson.wa.uslcommunitydeveloament
Tel: 360.379,44501 Fax: 360.379.4451 1 Email: dcd(@coJefferson,wa.us
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July21, 2021
Dear Reviewer,
RE: MLA19-00036 - SDP2019-00008
Jefferson County has forwarded the attached application to you for review and comment because your
agency is responsible for determining compliance with state and federal requirements or may
otherwise be affected by the following proposal:
Shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and flood development application for
new Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5.15 acres of tidelands in Squamish Harbor. The
geoduck planting area extends from about +2 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) down to
approximately -1-foot MLLW and -2-foot MLLW. The proposed aquaculture will be located at least 16.4
feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed.
The geoduck farm will consist of four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the
substrate during low tide. One PVC tube will be inserted per square foot of planting area, with three- to
five inches of the tube exposed above the substrate surface. Geoduck seed will subsequently be
placed in installed and submerged tubes by divers. Once a geoduck seed is planted, the tube will then
be covered with mesh caps and secured with UV resistant rubber bands. After two years, the tubes
will be removed, and geoducks will be harvested about five or six years after planting.
The following upland parcels will be used as part of this proposal:
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0.29 acre) along Shine Road would be used
for secondary parking for aquaculture project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1.26 acre) accessed from Shine Road would
be used for tube storage and parking for the aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R. Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm,
may be used for parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge, will
be used as a boat launch.
No ground disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites.
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass
Delineation (and Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and Addendum), Habitat
Management Plan/No Net Loss, and Gear Management Plan. The Biological Evaluation refers to
netting and rebar, neither of which are included in the current application. Therefore, no netting or
rebar would be placed in the 5 15-acre project area if the proposal were to be approved.
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the applicant
submitted a SEPA Environmental Checklist.
This proposal is subject to environmental review and threshold determination under the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
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Comments must be received within thin w i (Yv) calendar days or by August2p, 2021. If no written
response has been received within .thc,-,N (3t.1) days, your agency will be presumed to have no
comments. If necessary, the UDC administrator may grant an extension of time for comment. Please
contact at (360)379-4450 if you desire an extension of time or have additional questions regarding
this proposal.
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From: Donna Frostholm
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:39 PM
To: Marilyn Showalter; suec71 @gmail.com; J Creek; jestuary@hotmail.com
Subject: MLA19-00036 BDN Notice of Application
Attachments: notice_001.pdf
Hello All,
This email is being sent to you because you previously stated you wanted to be a party of record for the above -
referenced application. Attached is the notice of application and the following is a link to the application currently
under review: https://test.co.iefferson.wa.us1WebLinkExternal/0/fol/2827466/Rowl.asp
If this link does not work, from the Jefferson County homepage (https:/ www.co.4efferson.wa.us);
> Click on 'How Do I—% then 'Search'
> Click on 'County Documents on Laserfiche'
> Click on the folder for'Community Development'
> Click on 'DCD PUBLIC CASE FILES', then '2019', then '2019 MLA'
> The application is in MLA19-00036
Regards,
Donna Frosth.oCm, P-WS
.?associate Planner - fead/WetCandSpeciaCist
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend 'Washington 98368
36o-379-4466 t'ast�otr��cn�je j`erson.ivu.i�s
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2021 DCD WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 —12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30
DCD will maintain limited customer interaction and recommends scheduling an appointment to meet with staff. DCD will no longer be accepting
building applications by drop off or mail, so you must schedule on appointment with front staff to submit. A mask and social distancing are required.
Email: ded@co.iefferson.wa.us Phone: 360-379-4450 Mail: 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
All emails sent to and from this address will automatically be archived by Jefferson County and emails may be subject to Public Disclosure under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
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POSTING INSTRUCTIONS
Please post the attached notice on a 2-foot by 3-foot board provided by this department in a
conspicuous location visible to vehicle traffic and pedestrians on or reasonably near the
proposed
development by July 21, 2021.
The clear adhesive paper can be put over the notice after you mount it to protect it from the
elements.
Additional notice boards may be required where the site does not abut a public road, for a large site
that abuts more than one (1) public road, or the Administrator determines that additional notice
boards are necessary to provide adequate public notice.
Notice boards shall be maintained in good and legible condition by the applicant during the notice
period, be in place at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing, and be
removed within fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of the notice period.
Complete the affidavit, have it notarized, and return it to this office within three (3) days of
posting. If the affidavit is not filed as required, any scheduled hearing or date by which the public
may comment on the application will be postponed in order to allow compliance with this notice
requirement.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at (360) 379-4450.
MLA number: MLA19-00036
Proponent(s): JAMES M SMERSH
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING PUBLIC NOTICE Lo TEN
JEFFERSON COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
ORDINANCE #03-0702-01
State of Washington)
County of Jefferson)
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I. , being duly sworn of oath say that I have posted one (1) public notice
poster on or near the site identified in the following development description:
PROPOSAL: Shoreline conditional use application, shoreline substantial development application, and flood development application for new
Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5.15 acres of tidelands in Squamish Harbor. The geoduck planting area extends from about +2 feet
mean lower low water (MLLW) down to at least 16 4 feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed, occurring between
approximately -1-foot MLLW and
-2-foot MLLW.
The geoduck farm will consist of four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the substrate during low tide. One PVC tube will be
inserted per square foot of planting area, with three- to five inches of the tube exposed above the substrate surface. Geoduck seed will
subsequently be placed in installed and submerged tubes by divers Once a geoduck seed is planted, the tube will then be covered with mesh
caps and secured with UV -resistant rubber bands. After two years, the tubes will be removed, and geoducks will be harvested about five or years
after planting.
The following upland parcels will be used as part of this proposal:
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0.29 acre) along Shine Road would be used for secondary parking for aquaculture
project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1 26 acre) accessed from Shine Road would be used for tube storage and parking for the
aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R. Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm, may be used for parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge, will be used as a boat launch.
No ground -disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites.
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass Delineation (and
Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and Addendum), Habitat Management Plan/No Net Loss, and
Gear Management Plan The Biological Evaluation makes reference to netting and rebar, neither of which are
included in the current application to install tubes, place mesh coverings over the tube, and secure the mesh to the
tubes.
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the applicant submitted a
SEPA Environmental Checklist.
The notice was posted in full compliance with JEFFERSON COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE on:
the day of , 2021.
(Signature of person posting notice)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day of 2021.
Acknowledgement:
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
residing in
My commission expires:
Washington.
NOTARY STAMP
MLA Number: MLA19-00036
Proponent(s): JAMES M SMERSH
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION
AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION
MLA19-00036
APPLICANT:
JAMES M SMERSH
PO BOX 1246
MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-1246
Application Received Date: April 8, 2019
Application Complete Date: July 10, 2019
Application Notice Date: July 21, 2021
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 1160 SHINE RD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
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Shoreline conditional use application, shoreline substantial development application, and flood
development application for new Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5.15 acres of
tidelands in Squamish Harbor. The geoduck planting area extends from about +2 feet mean lower
low water (MLLW) down to at least 16.4 feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina)
bed, occurring between approximately -1-foot MLLW and -2-foot MLLW.
The geoduck farm will consist of four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the
substrate during low tide. One PVC tube will be inserted per square foot of planting area, with
three- to five inches of the tube exposed above the substrate surface. Geoduck seed will
subsequently be placed in installed and submerged tubes by divers. Once a geoduck seed is
planted, the tube will then be covered with mesh caps and secured with UV -resistant rubber bands.
After two years, the tubes will be removed, and geoducks will be harvested about five or years after
planting.
The following upland parcels will be used as part of this proposal.
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0.29 acre) along Shine Road would be
used for secondary parking for aquaculture project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1.26 acre) accessed from Shine Road
would be used for tube storage and parking for the aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R. Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm,
may be used for parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge,
will be used as a boat launch.
No ground -disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites.
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass
Delineation (and Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and Addendum), Habitat
Management Plan/No Net Loss, and Gear Management Plan. The Biological Evaluation makes
reference to netting and rebar, neither of which are included in the current application to install
tubes, place mesh coverings over the tube, and secure the mesh to the tubes.
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the
applicant submitted a SEPA Environmental Checklist.
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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 20, 2021. 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:
DCD has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to
issue a DNS for this proposal. This determination is based upon a review of the SEPA Checklist,
project submissions, and other available information. Additional conditions or mitigation measures
may be required under SEPA.
There will not be another comment period after the threshold (final) SEPA determination is made. If
the threshold determination is a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) or a Mitigated Determination
of Non -Significance (MDNS), parties of record may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner within
14 days of the final Notice of Decision. A Determination of Significance (DS) may not be appealed
to the Hearing Examiner. If a DNS or MDNS is appealed to the Hearing Examiner, parties of record
may appeal the Hearing Examiner's decision to the Appellate Hearing Examiner within 14 days of
the final Hearing Examiner Notice of Decision.
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:
This is a Type III permit application that is subject to SEPA review. An open record hearing will be
scheduled. Separate public notice of the SEPA threshold (final) determination by the Administrator
and the date of the hearing will be provided at least 15 days prior to the hearing. Appeals of the
Administrator's threshold decision will be handled at the same 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:
Appeals of SEPA decisions are described above in the SEPA Information and Preliminary
Determination section.
The final permit decision for this Type III permit application will be made by the Hearing Examiner.
Decisions of the Hearing Examiner may not be further appealed except to Superior Court.
Project Planner: Donna Frostholm, 360-379-4450
For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community web page at
www.co.iefferson.wa.usicommdevelopmentI
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4450
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION
AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION
MLA19-00036
APPLICANT:
JAMES M SMERSH
PO BOX 1246
MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-1246
Application Received Date: April 8, 2019
Application Complete Date: July 10, 2019
Application Notice Date: July 21, 2021
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 1160 SHINE RD, PORT LUDLOW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
Shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and flood development application for new Pacific
geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5.15 acres of tidelands in Squamish Harbor. The geoduck planting area
extends from about +2 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to approximately -1-foot MLLW to -2-foot MLLW. The
proposed aquaculture will be located at least 16.4 feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed.
The geoduck farm will use four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the substrate during low tide
One PVC tube will be inserted per square foot of planting area, with three- to five inches of the tube exposed
above the substrate surface. Geoduck seed will subsequently be placed in the installed and submerged tubes
by divers. Once a geoduck seed is planted, the tube will then be covered with mesh caps and secured with
UV -resistant rubber bands. After two years, the tubes will be removed, and geoducks will be harvested about
five or six years after planting.
The following upland parcels are also included in this proposal:
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0.29 acre) along Shine Road would be used for
secondary parking for aquaculture project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1.26 acre) accessed from Shine Road would be used
for tube storage and parking for the aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R. Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm, may be used
for parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge, will be used
as a boat launch.
No ground -disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites.
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass Delineation
(and Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and Addendum), Habitat Management Plan/No Net
Loss, and Gear Management Plan. The Biological Evaluation refers to netting and rebar, neither of which are
included in the current application. Therefore, no netting or rebar would be placed in the 5.15-acre project area if
the proposal were to be approved.
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the applicant submitted a
SEPA Environmental Checklist.
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 20, 2021. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The optional DNS process of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
197-11-355 is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the
proposal.
The SEPA Official has determined that:
DCD has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a DNS
for this proposal. This determination is based upon a review of the SEPA Checklist, project submissions, and
other available information. 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. If the threshold determination is a Determination of
Non -Significance (DNS) or a Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance (MDNS), parties of record may appeal
the decision to the Hearing Examiner within 14 days of the final Notice of Decision. A Determination of
Significance (DS) may not be appealed to the Hearing Examiner. If a DNS or MDNS is appealed to the Hearing
Examiner, parties of record may appeal the Hearing Examiner's decision to the Appellate Hearing Examiner
within 14 days of the final Hearing Examiner
Notice of Decision.
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION:
This is a Type III permit application that is subject to SEPA review. An open record hearing will be scheduled.
Separate public notice of the SEPA threshold (final) determination by the Administrator and the date of the
hearing will be provided at least 15 days prior to the hearing. Appeals of the Administrator's threshold decision
will be handled at the same 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.
The final permit decision for this Type III permit application will be made by the Hearing Examiner. Decisions of
the Hearing Examiner may not be further appealed except to Superior Court.
APPEALS:
Appeals of SEPA decisions are described above in the SEPA Environmental Review section.
The final permit decision for this Type III permit application will be made by the Hearing Examiner. Decisions of
the Hearing Examiner may not be further appealed except to Superior Court.
Project Planner: Donna Frostholm, 360-379-4450
For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community web page at
www.co.iefferson.wa.us/commdevelopmenU
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From: Josh Hamilton <jhamilton@ptleader.com> # 2
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 4:13 PM J
To: Donna Frostholm C e_
Subject: Re: MLA19-00036 BDN - Publish one time July 21, 2021
Attachments: JeffCo D Quote-196438.pdf, 196438.pdf
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking
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Hi Donna,
Sounds good! I'll get this scheduled for the July 21 issue. A notice proof & quote is attached.
All the best,
Josh Hamilton
Leader Advertising
(360)385-2900 ext.121
ihamilton@12tleader.com
On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM Donna Frostholm <DFrostholm@co.lefferson.wa.us> wrote:
Hello Josh,
Please publish the attached legal notice one time on July 21, 2021 and reply to this email to confirm it will run in the
next edition of The Leader.
I will be out of the office tomorrow so if a quote and proof come to me on Friday, I will respond Monday morning.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Donna FrosthoCm, PANS
.associate Planner - Leadl'WetCandsyeciaCist
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
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EFFECTIVE 7/1/2021 DCD WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 —12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30.
DCD will maintain limited customer interaction and recommends scheduling an appointment to meet with staff. DCD will no longer be accepting
building applicatOns by drop off or mail, so you must schedule on appointment with front staff to submit. A mask and social distancing are
required.
Email: dtd ca: efferson.wa-us Phone: 360-379-4450 Mail: 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368
All emails sent to and from this address will automatically be archived by Jefferson County and emails may be subject to Public Disclosure under Chapter 42.56 RCW.
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Please publish one time. PUBLISH DATE: July 21, 2021
BILL: Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION
AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION
MLA19-00036
APPLICANT:
JAMES M SMERSH
PO BOX 1246
MERCER ISLAND WA 98040-1246
Application Received Date: April 8, 2019
Application Complete Date: July 10. 2019
Application Notice Dale July 21, 2021
SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: 1160 SHINE RD, PORT LUDLOW
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES:
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Shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and flood development application for new Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5 15 acres of tidelands
in Squamish Harbor The geoduck planting area extends from about +2 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) down to approximately -1-foot MLLW and -2-foot MLLW The
proposed aquaculture will be located at least 16.4 feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed.
The geoduck farm will consist of four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the substrate during low tide One PVC tube will be inserted per square foot of
planting area, with three- to five inches of the tube exposed above the substrate surface Geoduck seed will subsequently be placed in installed and submerged tubes by
divers Once a geoduck seed is planted, the tube will then be covered with mesh caps and secured with UV -resistant rubber bands. After two years, the tubes will be
removed, and geoducks will be harvested about five or years after planting.
The following upland parcels will be used as part of this proposal:
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0 29 acre) along Shine Road would be used for secondary parking for aquaculture project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1.26 acre) accessed from Shine Road would be used for tube storage and parking for the aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm, may be used for parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge, will be used as a boat launch
No ground -disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass Delineation (and Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and
Addendum), Habitat Management Plan/No Net Loss, and Gear Management Plan. The Biological Evaluation refers to netting and rebar, neither of which are included in the
current application. Therefore, no netting or rebar would be placed in the 5 15-acre project area if the proposal were to be approved
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the applicant submitted a SEPA Environmental Checklist
COMMENT PERIOD AND WHERE TO VIEW DOCUMENTS:
The application and any studies maybe 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 20, 2021 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.
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The SEPA Of6 al has determined that: The optional DNS process of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-355 is
being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. DCD reviewed the proposal for probable adverse environmental
impacts and expects to issue a DNS. This determination is based upon a review of the SEPA Checklist, project submissions, and other available information Additional
conditions or mitigation measures may be required under SEPA.
Project Planner: Donna Frostholm, 360-379-4450
For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community web page at www.co.lefferson-wa.usicommdeveloi)ment!
Donna Frostholm
From: Donna Frostholm
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:38 AM
To: Morgan Bruneau
Subject: RE: MLA19-00036 BDN/Smersh Notice of Application - Post to DCD Public Notice Page
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From: Morgan Bruneau
CA
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:28 AM
To: Donna Frostholm <DFrostholm@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Subject: RE: MLA19-00036 BDN/Smersh Notice of Application - Post to DCD Public Notice Page
Here you go!
https://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/586/Public-Notices
W organ Bruneau
Office Coordinator
Jefferson County Community (Devekpment
621 Sheridan St., (Port Townsend, ` ,4 98368
Mon-17urs 9am - 4:30pm, closedfrom 12-1
(Ph:360-379-4483 Txv:360-379-4451
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From: Donna Frostholm
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 20219:21 AM
To: Morgan Bruneau <MBruneau@co.[efferson.wa.us>
Subject: MLA19-00036 BDN/Smersh Notice of Application - Post to DCD Public Notice Page
Hi Morgan,
Could you post the following to the DCD Homepage by end of day today? Here is the application that needs to be
noticed:
Application number: MLA19-00036
Applicant: James Smersh (for BDN LLC, and representative is Ken Sheppard)
Postal district: Port Ludlow
Parcel number: 721031007
Notice date: July 21, 2021
Project description: Shoreline conditional use, shoreline substantial development, and flood development application
for new Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa) farm on 5.15 acres of tidelands in Squamish Harbor. The geoduck planting
area extends from about +2 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) down to approximately -1-foot MLLW and -2-foot
MLLW. The proposed aquaculture will be located at least 16.4 feet from the edge of a native eelgrass (Zostera marina)
bed.
The geoduck farm will consist of four -inch -diameter by 10-inch-long PVC tubes placed into the substrate during low tide.
One PVC tube will be inserted per square foot of planting area, with three- to five inches of the tube exposed above the
substrate surface. Geoduck seed will subsequently be placed in installed and submerged tubes by divers. Once a
geoduck seed is planted, the tube will then be covered with mesh caps and secured with UV resistant rubber bands.
After two years, the tubes will be removed, and geoducks will be harvested about five or six years after planting.
The following upland parcels will be used as part of this proposal:
(1) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (0.29 acre) along Shine Road would be used for secondary
parking for aquaculture project;
(2) An unimproved, upland parcel zoned rural residential (1.26 acre) accessed from Shine Road would be used for tube
storage and parking for the aquaculture operation;
(3) A Jefferson County park (William R. Hicks Park), located immediately west of the geoduck farm, may be used for
parking; and
(4) A state park (Shine Tidelands State Park), located immediately north of the Hood Canal Bridge, will be used as a boat
launch.
No ground disturbing activities are proposed at any of these four sites.
The applicant submitted the following reports: Biological Evaluation (and Addendums), Eelgrass Delineation (and
Addendums), Visual Assessment, Cumulative Impacts (and Addendum), Habitat Management Plan/No Net Loss, and
Gear Management Plan. The Biological Evaluation refers to netting and rebar, neither of which are included in the
current application. Therefore, no netting or rebar would be placed in the 5.15-acre project area if the proposal were to
be approved.
The proposal is subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the applicant submitted a SEPA
Environmental Checklist.
File location (in Laserfiche): Community Development/DCD PUBLIC CASE FILES/2019/2019 MLA/MLA19-36 (25 files)
Once you have the file location, could you send me a link (which I will forward on to the parties of record).
Thanks much,
Donna frosthoCm, PUS
-Associate Planner - fead/WetiandSpeciaCist
Jefferson County Department of Community DeveCopment
621 Sheridan Street, Port TawnsencC Washington 98368 Page
360-379-4466 c11 i_ 4hutiiFi c.f ersonaya i
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2021 DCD WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 —12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30.
DCD will maintain limited customer interaction and recommends scheduling on appointment to meet with staff. DCD will no longer be accepting
building applications by drop off or mail, so you must schedule an appointment with front staff to submit. A mask and social distancing are required
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