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Home My WebLink Aboutstamped_021 Notice of Application Materials Please publish one time. PUBLISH DATE: 9/8/2021 BILL: Jefferson County Department of Community Development 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION, SHORELINE VARIANCE, AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION MLA21-00080 APPLICANT: ANDREW NORDSTROM 4014 HUNTS POINT RD BELLEVUE WA 98004 Application Received Date: August 12, 2021 Application Complete Date: August 23, 2021 Application Notice Date: September 8, 2021 SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: Parcel #'s: 921084010 and 921084011; S8 T29 R1E TAX NO. 10 (N300') and (LESS N300'); 10 Beach Drive, Nordland, WA 98358. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES: ZON2021-00049: SMALL SCALE TOURIST AND RECREATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH MAJOR VARIANCE AND SEPA to bring Marrowstone Inn into conformance as Rural Recreation Lodging and Cabins. The parcels are in total 8.3 acres and per Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.20.350(9)(a) requires a variance from the 10-acre parcel requirement. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a variance from JCC 18.20.350(9)(b), to allow more than the 6000 square feet of development for 10 acres to accommodate the existing 11 rental cabins totaling 9,097 SF with an additional assembly space, garage with caretaker’s unit above, and three utility buildings totaling 4,459 SF (excluding the caretaker's residence). The property has been continuously operated as a grandfathered, non-conforming beach resort since the 1940s. Part of the proposal includes renovating and improving the existing structures, upgrading the septic system to meet current commercial standards, the addition of a sauna, improving existing paths onsite, the addition of more gravel parking, and two "glamping" tents on the property. SDP2021-00012: SHORELINE VARIANCE WITH SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to remodel and renovate existing non-conforming cabins. The renovations mostly include lateral, landward development within the shoreline jurisdiction. Waterward development includes supplying existing non-conforming cabins 1-4 with the required septic transport lines. There are two wetlands on-site, a category I marine wetland and a category IV wetland, with a 300-foot and 40-foot buffer, respectfully. The applicants are requesting an administrative buffer reduction of 25% per JCC 18.22.730 (9). The entryway of Cabin 2 is proposed to be located waterward of the existing entryway, but will not be the most waterward portion of the cabin and the entryway to cabin 3 will be relocated to the eastern side of the cabin, a lateral expansion that is parallel to the shoreline of Oak Bay. The previous unpermitted expansion of a restroom in cabin 5, which the applicants have requested to keep and upgrade is parallel to the shoreline of Kilisut Harbor and is necessary to provide restroom facilities for the guests utilizing this cabin. Associated access road improvements and portions of the areas where sewer lines are proposed are waterward of cabins 1-4. The septic system has been designed to minimize land disturbance in association with the onsite contours and conditions. The proposal is the most minimally invasive option to the shoreline and is required to bring the property into compliance. The proposal is accompanied by a Shoreline, Wetland, Fish and Wildlife Habitat, and FEMA Floodplain assessment prepared by Soundview Consultants. 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 October 11, 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. 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: Shannen Cartmel, 360-379-4450 For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community web page at www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ Exhibit 21 - Page 1 of 17 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION, SHORELINE VARIANCE, AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATION MLA21-00080 APPLICANT: EXTEND YOURSELF LLC PO BOX 539 9223 RHODY DRIVE CHIMACUM, WA 98325 Application Received Date: August 12, 2021 Application Complete Date: August 23, 2021 Application Notice Date: September 8, 2021 SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: Parcel #'s: 921084010 and 921084011; S8 T29 R1E TAX NO. 10 (N300') and (LESS N300'); 10 Beach Drive, Nordland, WA 98358. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES: ZON2021-00049: SMALL SCALE TOURIST AND RECREATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH MAJOR VARIANCE AND SEPA to bring Marrowstone Inn into conformance as Rural Recreation Lodging and Cabins. The parcels are in total 8.3 acres and per Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.20.350(9)(a) requires a variance from the 10-acre parcel requirement. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a variance from JCC 18.20.350(9)(b), to allow more than the 6000 square feet of development for 10 acres to accommodate the existing 11 rental cabins totaling 9,097 SF with an additional assembly space, garage with caretaker’s unit above, and three utility buildings totaling 4,459 SF (excluding the caretaker's residence). The property has been continuously operated as a grandfathered, non-conforming beach resort since the 1940s. Part of the proposal includes renovating and improving the existing structures, upgrading the septic system to meet current commercial standards, the addition of a sauna, improving existing paths onsite, the addition of more gravel parking, and two "glamping" tents on the property. SDP2021-00012: SHORELINE VARIANCE WITH SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to remodel and renovate existing non-conforming cabins. The renovations mostly include lateral, landward development within the shoreline jurisdiction. Waterward development includes supplying existing non-conforming cabins 1-4 with the required septic transport lines. There are two wetlands on-site, a category I marine wetland and a category IV wetland, with a 300-foot and 40-foot buffer, respectfully. The applicants are requesting an administrative buffer reduction of 25% per JCC 18.22.730 (9). The entryway of Cabin 2 is proposed to be located waterward of the existing entryway, but will not be the most waterward portion of the cabin and the entryway to cabin 3 will be relocated to the eastern side of the cabin, a lateral expansion that is parallel to the shoreline of Oak Bay. The previous unpermitted expansion of a restroom in cabin 5, which the applicants have requested to keep and upgrade is parallel to the shoreline of Kilisut Harbor and is necessary to provide restroom facilities for the guests utilizing this cabin. Associated access road improvements and portions of the areas where sewer lines are proposed are waterward of cabins 1-4. The septic system has been designed to minimize land disturbance in association with the onsite contours and conditions. The proposal is the most minimally invasive option to the shoreline and is required to bring the property into compliance. The proposal is accompanied by a Shoreline, Exhibit 21 - Page 2 of 17 Wetland, Fish and Wildlife Habitat, and FEMA Floodplain assessment prepared by Soundview Consultants. 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 October 11, 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. 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. The SEPA Official has determined that: 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. 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: Shannen Cartmel, 360-379-4450 For further information, please visit the Jefferson County Department of Community Development web page at www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ Exhibit 21 - Page 3 of 17 From:Shannen Cartmel To:Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY); Sherrie Shold; Pinky Mingo; Scott Bancroft; Terry Duff; John Fleming; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; sepa@dahp.wa.gov; sepadesk@dfw.wa.gov; samg@portofpt.com; greg@portofpt.com; eric@portofpt.com; btracer@ejfr.org; bgraham@jeffpud.org; dsarff@skokomish.org; Stormy Purser; romac@pgst.nsn.us; crossi@pnptc.org; sbruch@jamestowntribe.org; thpo@jamestowntribe.org; stodd@Suquamish.nsn.us; Jolivette, Stephanie (DAHP); ngauthier@jeffersontransit.com Cc:lleach@peninsuladailynews.com; jlester@ptleader.com; jmcmacken@peninsuladailynews.com; jeffconews@peninsuladailynews.com Subject:MLA21-00080 Notice of Application/SEPA Date:Friday, September 10, 2021 3:32:19 PM Good afternoon, Please see the below notice of Type III Conditional Use, Shoreline Variance and SEPA. Due to the delay in the email. The comment period has been extended until Monday, October 11, 2021. All project documents are located here: https://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WebLinkExternal/0/fol/3249828/Row1.aspx JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION, SHORELINE VARIANCE, AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATIONMLA21‑00080 APPLICANT: ANDREW NORDSTROM 4014 HUNTS POINT RD BELLEVUE WA 98004 Application Received Date: August 12, 2021 Application Complete Date: August 23, 2021 Application Notice Date: September 8, 2021 SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: Parcel #'s: 921084010 and 921084011; S8 T29 R1E TAX NO. 10 (N300') and (LESS N300'); 10 Beach Drive, Nordland, WA 98358. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES: ZON2021-00049: SMALL SCALE TOURIST AND RECREATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH MAJOR VARIANCE AND SEPA to bring Marrowstone Inn into conformance as Rural Recreation Lodging and Cabins. The parcels are in total 8.3 acres and per Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.20.350(9)(a) requires a variance from the 10‑acre parcel requirement. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a variance from JCC 18.20.350(9)(b), to allow more than the 6000 square feet of development for 10 acres to accommodate the existing 11 rental cabins totaling 9,097 SF with an additional assembly space, garage with caretaker’s unit above, and three utility buildings totaling 4,459 SF (excluding the caretaker's residence). The property has been continuously operated as a grandfathered, non‑conforming beach resort since the 1940s. Part of the proposal includes renovating and improving the existing structures, upgrading the septic system to meet current commercial standards, the addition of a sauna, improving existing paths onsite, the addition of more gravel parking, and two "glamping" tents on the property. SDP2021-00012: SHORELINE VARIANCE WITH SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to remodel and renovate existing non‑conforming cabins. The renovations mostly include lateral, landward development within the shoreline jurisdiction. Waterward development includes supplying existing non‑conforming cabins 1‑4 with the required septic transport lines. There are two wetlands on‑site, a category I marine wetland and a category IV wetland, with a 300‑foot and 40‑foot buffer, respectfully. The applicants are requesting an administrative buffer reduction of 25% per JCC 18.22.730 (9). The entryway of Cabin 2 is proposed to be located waterward of the existing entryway, but will not be the most waterward portion of the cabin and the entryway to cabin 3 will be relocated to the eastern side of the cabin, a lateral expansion that is parallel to the shoreline of Oak Bay. The previous unpermitted expansion of a restroom in cabin 5, which the applicants have requested to keep and upgrade is parallel to the shoreline of Kilisut Harbor and is necessary to provide restroom facilities for Exhibit 21 - Page 4 of 17 the guests utilizing this cabin. Associated access road improvements and portions of the areas where sewer lines are proposed are waterward of cabins 1‑4. The septic system has been designed to minimize land disturbance in association with the onsite contours and conditions. The proposal is the most minimally invasive option to the shoreline and is required to bring the property into compliance. The proposal is accompanied by a Shoreline, Wetland, Fish and Wildlife Habitat, and FEMA Floodplain assessment prepared by Soundview Consultants. 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 October 11, 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. 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. The SEPA Official has determined that: 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. 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: Shannen Cartmel, 360‑379‑4450 Respectfully, Shannen Cartmel Lead Associate Planner Jefferson County Community Development Exhibit 21 - Page 5 of 17 scartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-379-4454 Exhibit 21 - Page 6 of 17 Sep 08 2021 Exhibit 21 - Page 7 of 17 Oct 21 2021 Exhibit 21 - Page 8 of 17 Oct 21 2021 Exhibit 21 - Page 9 of 17 USA NAVY DEPT OF NAVY 1101 TAUTOG CIRCLE SILVERDALE,WA 98315-1101 SHARON C BODKIN 4762 FLAGLER RD NORDLAND,WA 98358-9688 KATHLEEN H WALDRON 50 BEACH DR NORDLAND,WA 98358 BRIAN & LIANA BARGER 61 ROBBINS RD NORDLAND,WA 98358-9607 JOHN E DUFF 17917 RIVIERA PL SW NORMANDY PARK,WA 98166-3641 UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE INDIAN ISLAND 100 INDIAN ISLAND ANNEX RD PORT HADLOCK,WA 98339 KAREN R VAUGHN 7533 BRIDGE PL NE BREMERTON,WA 98311 STEVEN J GRACE TERESE M GRACE PO BOX 370 PORT HADLOCK,WA 98339-0370 RICHARD LLOYD TRUSTEE LLOYD FAMILY TRUST 41 ROBBINS RD NORDLAND,WA 98358-9607 LAURA L NASTRI & VON 51 BEACH DR NORDLAND,WA 98358-9602 STATE OF WASHINGTON-DNR PO BOX 47014 OLYMPIA,WA 98504-7014 ERNST R BAIRD RANDY L PENDERGRASS 231 ROBBINS RD NORDLAND,WA 98358 MELISSA J & MATTHEW D BLAIR 53 ROBBINS RD NORDLAND,WA 98358-9607 MARK F MC CRARY 171 ROBBINS RD NORDLAND,WA 98358-9646 DUANE ARNOLD BAKER 100 TIMBER RIDGE WAY NW APT 43 ISSAQUAH,WA 98027-2960 Exhibit 21 - Page 10 of 17 From:Shannen Cartmel To:dsarff@skokomish.org; thpo@jamestowntribe.org; Stormy Purser; romac@pgst.nsn.us; crossi@pnptc.org; sbruch@jamestowntribe.org; stodd@Suquamish.nsn.us; Jolivette, Stephanie (DAHP) Subject:MLA21-00080 Notice/cultural resources Date:Friday, September 10, 2021 3:37:22 PM Attachments:Cultural Resources Assessment_CRC Technical Memo #2105M-1 Marrowstone Inn.pdf Good afternoon, I just sent an email with a notice of the above application. I wanted to highlight that due to the nearby presence of mapped archaeological sites, the applicants obtained a cultural resource survey at submittal. This is separately noticed due to the confidentiality. The comment period ends 10/11/2021. Please let me know if you have any questions. Respectfully, Shannen Cartmel Lead Associate Planner Jefferson County Community Development scartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-379-4454 ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Exhibit 21 - Page 11 of 17 From:Shannen Cartmel To:SEPA (DAHP) Subject:RE: MLA21-00080 Notice of Application/SEPA Date:Monday, September 13, 2021 9:32:48 AM Attachments:Cultural Resources Assessment_CRC Technical Memo #2105M-1 Marrowstone Inn.pdf It is attached. It was sent separately to Stephanie and all applicable tribes. I was unaware that you would be a contact too, and I wanted to keep it separate from the other notice documents. Respectfully, Shannen Cartmel Lead Associate Planner Jefferson County Community Development scartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-379-4454 From: SEPA (DAHP) <sepa@dahp.wa.gov> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 9:30 AM To: Shannen Cartmel <SCartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: RE: MLA21-00080 Notice of Application/SEPA CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Shannen, Good morning. I cannot find the cultural resource report referenced in the SEPA for this project in our database. Can you please forward me a copy? Regards, Dennis From: Shannen Cartmel <SCartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 3:32 PM To: Rothwell, Rebecca (ECY) <rebs461@ECY.WA.GOV>; Sherrie Shold <SShold@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Pinky Mingo <pmingo@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Scott Bancroft <Sbancroft@jeffpud.org>; Terry Duff <TDuff@co.jefferson.wa.us>; John Fleming <JFleming@co.jefferson.wa.us>; DNR RE SEPACENTER <SEPACENTER@dnr.wa.gov>; SEPA (DAHP) <sepa@dahp.wa.gov>; SEPADesk (DFW) <SEPAdesk@dfw.wa.gov>; samg@portofpt.com; greg@portofpt.com; eric@portofpt.com; btracer@ejfr.org; bgraham@jeffpud.org; dsarff@skokomish.org; Stormy Purser <thpo@pgst.nsn.us>; romac@pgst.nsn.us; crossi@pnptc.org; sbruch@jamestowntribe.org; thpo@jamestowntribe.org; stodd@Suquamish.nsn.us; Jolivette, Stephanie (DAHP) <stephanie.jolivette@dahp.wa.gov>; ngauthier@jeffersontransit.com Cc: lleach@peninsuladailynews.com; jlester@ptleader.com; jmcmacken@peninsuladailynews.com; jeffconews@peninsuladailynews.com Exhibit 21 - Page 12 of 17 Subject: MLA21-00080 Notice of Application/SEPA External Email Good afternoon, Please see the below notice of Type III Conditional Use, Shoreline Variance and SEPA. Due to the delay in the email. The comment period has been extended until Monday, October 11, 2021. All project documents are located here: https://test.co.jefferson.wa.us/WebLinkExternal/0/fol/3249828/Row1.aspx JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE OF TYPE III LAND USE APPLICATION, SHORELINE VARIANCE, AND PENDING SEPA DETERMINATIONMLA21‑00080 APPLICANT: ANDREW NORDSTROM 4014 HUNTS POINT RD BELLEVUE WA 98004 Application Received Date: August 12, 2021 Application Complete Date: August 23, 2021 Application Notice Date: September 8, 2021 SITE ADDRESS AND PROJECT LOCATION: Parcel #'s: 921084010 and 921084011; S8 T29 R1E TAX NO. 10 (N300') and (LESS N300'); 10 Beach Drive, Nordland, WA 98358. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED PERMITS/STUDIES: ZON2021-00049: SMALL SCALE TOURIST AND RECREATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH MAJOR VARIANCE AND SEPA to bring Marrowstone Inn into conformance as Rural Recreation Lodging and Cabins. The parcels are in total 8.3 acres and per Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.20.350(9)(a) requires a variance from the 10‑acre parcel requirement. Additionally, the applicants are requesting a variance from JCC 18.20.350(9)(b), to allow more than the 6000 square feet of development for 10 acres to accommodate the existing 11 rental cabins totaling 9,097 SF with an additional assembly space, garage with caretaker’s unit above, and three utility buildings totaling 4,459 SF (excluding the caretaker's residence). The property has been continuously operated as a grandfathered, non‑conforming beach resort since the 1940s. Part of the proposal includes renovating and improving the existing structures, upgrading the septic system to meet current commercial standards, the addition of a sauna, improving existing paths onsite, the addition of more gravel parking, and two "glamping" tents on the property. SDP2021-00012: SHORELINE VARIANCE WITH SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT to remodel and renovate existing non‑conforming cabins. The renovations mostly include lateral, landward development within the shoreline jurisdiction. Waterward development includes supplying existing non‑conforming cabins 1‑4 with the required septic transport lines. There are two wetlands on‑site, a category I marine wetland and a category IV wetland, with a 300‑foot and 40‑foot buffer, respectfully. The applicants are requesting an administrative buffer reduction of 25% per JCC 18.22.730 (9). The entryway of Cabin 2 is proposed to be located waterward of the existing entryway, but will not be the most waterward portion of the cabin and the entryway to cabin 3 will be relocated to the eastern side of the cabin, a lateral expansion that is parallel to the shoreline of Oak Bay. The previous unpermitted expansion of a restroom in cabin 5, which the applicants have requested to keep and upgrade is parallel to the shoreline of Kilisut Harbor and is necessary to provide restroom facilities for the guests utilizing this cabin. Associated access road improvements and portions of the areas where sewer lines are proposed are waterward of cabins 1‑4. The septic system has been designed to minimize land disturbance in association with the onsite contours and conditions. The proposal is the most minimally invasive option to the shoreline and is required to Exhibit 21 - Page 13 of 17 bring the property into compliance. The proposal is accompanied by a Shoreline, Wetland, Fish and Wildlife Habitat, and FEMA Floodplain assessment prepared by Soundview Consultants. 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 October 11, 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. 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. The SEPA Official has determined that: 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. 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: Shannen Cartmel, 360‑379‑4450 Respectfully, Shannen Cartmel Lead Associate Planner Jefferson County Community Development scartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-379-4454 Exhibit 21 - Page 14 of 17 ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Exhibit 21 - Page 15 of 17 From:Josh Hamilton To:Shannen Cartmel Subject:Re: Notice of Application/Optional SEPA DNS for 9/8/2021 Date:Friday, September 3, 2021 12:45:36 PM Attachments:197043.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Here is a revised proof with the dashes included. For whatever reasons, our software can be a little finicky when copy & pasting dashes. All the best, Josh Hamilton Leader Advertising (360)385-2900 ext. 121 jhamilton@ptleader.com On Fri, Sep 3, 2021 at 12:34 PM Josh Hamilton <jhamilton@ptleader.com> wrote: Hi Shannen, Thank you for sending this notice over for publication. As requested, I have it scheduled for the Sept. 8 issue. Attached is a notice proof & quote for your review. Please let me know if it is approved to print. All the best, Josh Hamilton Leader Advertising (360)385-2900 ext. 121 jhamilton@ptleader.com On Fri, Sep 3, 2021 at 12:22 PM Shannen Cartmel <SCartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us> wrote: Good afternoon, Can you please publish the attached word document in Wednesday, September 8th’s paper? Please let me know if you need anything else. You can email me proof and approval to print if needed. I hope you have an excellent weekend! Respectfully, Exhibit 21 - Page 16 of 17 Shannen Cartmel Lead Associate Planner Jefferson County Community Development scartmel@co.jefferson.wa.us 360-379-4454 ***Email may be considered a public record subject to public disclosure under RCW 42.56*** Exhibit 21 - Page 17 of 17