HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDR2022-00084 Site Development Review 701283004JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
621 Sheridan Street | Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-4450 | email: dcd@co.jefferson.wa.us
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/260/CommunityDevelopment
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Per Ordinance No: 09-10033-22 and Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.40.440, site development
review (SDR) process will provide owners and developers of land an assessment of site
requirements for development of a parcel.
Site development review is a required assessment, prior to development, of the physical aspects and constraints of the site for the purpose of development. While it will not vest a property to development regulations, it provides for a professional analysis of the site according to current
development regulations
A guaranteed right to development can only be established once a development permit application
or building permit application vests pursuant to JCC 18.40.320. Jefferson County Department of Community Development Planning Staff has completed a site
development review on parcel 701283004. This site development review reflects the conditions of
the property at the date the review was completed.
Zoning: This parcel is zoned rural residential 1 dwelling per 5 acres (RR1:5). This parcel is conforming and is 5.19 acres. Legal Lot of Record Status: This parcel is an acreage parcel. Deeds recorded on the property
were reviewed for any indication that the lot may have been illegally created. Our records indicated
that the property has maintained the same legal description throughout our records and there is no
indication that the lot was illegally created or changed. This parcel qualifies for Jefferson County
Code (JCC) 18.12.070(4)(e): “The lot was approved by the county for a residential on-site sewage system, accessory dwelling unit or primary residence, or any land use permit for the purpose of siting a primary residence, and the approval has not expired”. SEP1991-00217 was approved on
May 30, 1991 and finialed on November 28, 1994.
Critical Areas: Shoreline Management Plan (Conservancy), Seismic Hazard, Wetlands, Moderate
Landslide Hazard, Shoreline Slope Stability, and Erosion Hazard, Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Area (SUSC), At-Risk Seawater Intrusion Protection Zone (SIPZ). Shoreline Management Plan (Conservancy): Shoreline Conservancy designation is present on
the property and extends from Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) and landward 200 feet. Per the
shoreline master program, the required shoreline buffer is 150-feet from OHWM with an additional
10-foot building setback. Any development within the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction requires
separate shoreline review. If possible, keep development outside of shoreline jurisdiction. Seismic Hazard: There is a seismic hazard mapped on the south eastern portion of the property.
Any new building development requires a geotechnical report for any development planned within
the seismic zone.
Unstable Slope, Moderate Landslide Hazard, and Erosion Hazard: The majority of the
property has been mapped as having an unstable slope and moderate landslide hazard. If any development occurs in the slope stability area, a geotechnical report will be required.
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Wetlands: Wetlands are mapped on the property, but review of Ecology shoreline photos and site contours indicate that this mapped wetland is only associated with the shoreline mapping and
wetlands likely do not exist on the property at this time.
Shoreline Regulations: Shoreline Conservancy designation is present on the property and
extends from Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) and landward 200 feet. The required shoreline buffer is 150-feet from OHWM. If outside of the 200-foot jurisdiction no special permitting requirements for the shoreline development. At-Risk Seawater Intrusion Protection Zone (SIPZ): The Washington Department of Ecology
regulates well drilling pursuant to the Water Well Construction Act. Proposed wells, including those
exempt from permitting requirements, must be sited at least 100 feet from “known or potential
sources of contamination,” which include “sea-salt water intrusion areas” (WAC 173-160-171), unless a variance is obtained from the Washington Department of Ecology per WAC 173-160-106. Voluntary actions include water conservation measures.
Required Reports: Geotechnical report required prior to development.
Stormwater permitting: Stormwater Best Management Practices shall be implemented as
conditioned on any permit approvals and as required in the current edition of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Jefferson County has adopted the most current edition of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington produced by Washington
State Department of Ecology.
• Stormwater Clearing Permits are required for ALL property clearing of 7000 square feet or
greater. This can be obtained through a building permit or if you wish to clear the property
prior to developing you must obtain a separate stormwater permit. This is required prior to clearing for septic installation
• Stormwater Clearing Permits or Vegetation Removal Permits are required for any tree
removal if within a critical area regardless of square feet being cleared.
• Impervious surface includes gravel surfaces.
• Building permits must address stormwater.
o A small project is any impervious surface under 2000 square feet. You must meet minimum requirement #2.
o A medium project is any impervious surface from 2000 to 4999 square feet or 7000
or more square feet of clearing. You must meet Minimum requirements #1-#5.
Including on site stormwater management. Jefferson County will request you to
design a stormwater management system as part of your building permit to address
roof and other hard surfaces.
o A large project is any impervious surface from 5000 square feet or greater. You must meet all minimum requirements. Jefferson County will request you to design a stormwater management system as part of your building permit to address roof and
other hard surfaces. If you reach a large project and your parcel is 5 acres or larger
and you are not within an Urban Growth Area, an engineered stormwater plan is
required to ensure low impact design standard is met.
• If you plan on clearing the property and qualify under Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) classification of needing a Forest Practices Application (FPA) you must work with our department first to obtain a Class IV General Stormwater Permit with SEPA to avoid a Development Moratorium. Jefferson County recommends you contact DNR to determine if
your project meets their standard.
Next Steps: 1. Get appropriate permits for well-drilling
2. Drill Well
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3. Get Geotechnical Report
4. Apply for development permits