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JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
621 Sheridan Street | Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4450 | email: dcd@co.jefferson.wa.us
www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment
October 11, 2022
David and Kari Otos 256 Lee Way Brinnon WA 98320
RE: SITE ADDRESS: 256 Lee Way CASE #: CAR2022-00003 Dear David and Kari Otos:
The Department of Community Development (DCD) conducted a Critical Area Review to evaluate the
stream delineation and buffer averaging prepared for your property in 2022 by licensed biologist
Kimberly Meehan-Roulst.
The mapped stream is a non-fish habitat with 20% grade. The prescriptive buffer for this type of
stream is 75 feet plus a 5-foot building setback. The proposed buffer reduction is in an existing
developed area on the south side of the mapped stream. This section of the stream runs through a
culvert. The proposed buffer increase is also on the south side of the mapped stream, to the east of
the proposed buffer reduction. The area of the proposed increase is sloped and vegetated. The size
and location of streams and buffers were supported by Jefferson County Geographic Information
System (GIS) mapping.
A site visit was conducted by H. Smith, Assistant Planner, on September 29, 2022. David Otos was
present. The site visit confirmed the location of the stream, culvert, and buffer areas. It also confirmed
that the buffer reduction and increase areas were comparably sized and accurately represented by
the Meehan-Roulst report.
This is a satisfactory way to buffer the stream. DCD concurs with the buffer averaging plan presented in the Meehan-Roulst report. Future development would be subject to the following conditions:
1. Site Development Review: Per Ordinance No.09-1033-22, a Site Development Review would be a prerequisite for any new development.
2. Site Plan: Development applications for this property must include a site plan showing the averaged buffers and proposed locations of temporary silt fences or other stormwater protection measures to protect the stream during construction.
3. Stormwater Review: No ground disturbance would be allowed until DCD reviews the location of the silt fence or other stormwater protection measures.
4. Native Vegetation: Additional plantings in the buffer, such as those proposed in the report, must be scientifically named native plants. Invasive vegetation may be removed.
Thank you for contacting DCD. Sincerely, H. Smith
Assistant Planner