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AGENDA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting – June 7, 2023
Tri Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, Washington 98325 This will be a hybrid meeting with telephone or on-line options. The public is invited to
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5:30PM Chair Welcome and Overview Presentation
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. April 19, 2023
4. Planning Commission Updates (10 minutes)
5. DCD Staff and Director Updates (5 minutes)
a. Mid-June district one and two appointments by the BoCC
b. Advertising district one (Arlene Alen’s position)
PUBLIC COMMENT 6. Public comments from attendees about any topic that is not on the agenda. Public comments on
agenda items can be given during the agenda item’s section. When the Chair recognizes you to
speak, please begin by stating your name and address. Please be aware that the public comment
period is three minutes. CONSENT AGENDA
Arlene Alen – District 1 LD Richert – District 2 Richard Hull, Chair – District 3 Kevin Coker – District 1 Matt Sircely, Vice Chair -District 2 Chris Llewellyn – District 3 Cynthia Koan – District 1 Lorna Smith – District 2 Michael Nilssen – District 3
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7. Transmitted Information – General Information Items to Receive and Read. Suggested motion:
“I move to receive the items on the Consent Agenda.”
a. None REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Topic –
a. Subcommittee appointments – Section 8, ByLaws
b. Jefferson County SMP periodic review webpage:
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1481/Shoreline-Master-Program-Periodic-Review
c. See attached review process letters
d. June 29, 2023 special Planning Commission meeting
621 Sheridan St. P: 360-379-4450 Port Townsend, WA, 98368 PCommissionDesk@co.jefferson.wa.us
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MEETING MINUTES
JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting –April 19, 2023
Tri Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, Washington 98325 5:33PM Welcome Chair and Overview Presentation
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
District 1 District 2 District 3
Alen -X Sircely -X Hull -X
Coker -X Smith – X Nilssen- Excused Absence
Koan -X Richert -X Llewelyn-X
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
Motions
Motion # Motion 1st 2nd Yay Nay Abstain
1 Motion to Approve March 15, 2023 minutes Cynthia Lorna 8 0
2 Motion to Approve April 5, 2023 minutes Cynthia Chris 6 0 2
PUBLIC COMMENT
4. Summary of Public Comments: 5:46
a. Heidi Eisenhouser- Support to the PC committee and DCD.
5. Planning Commission Updates:
a. Kevin Coker- Concerns about permit timelines and loss of jobs
b. Cynthia Koan- Attended transportation BFW, discussed non-motorized transportation,
intersections, and streets
6. DCD Staff and Director Updates:
a. Josh Peterson (Staff) 5:50
i. Timeframe for vacant seats
ii. Office closure for 1 week due to staffing
iii. 6 new positions opened at DCD
iv. Lorna: What if part time retirees were hired?
1. Josh: Open to new ideas
v. Richard: Can the county pay competitive wages?
1. Josh: That is a BoCC decision, this year is a union bargaining year CONSENT AGENDA 7. General Information Transmitted:
621 Sheridan St. P: 360-379-4450 Port Townsend, WA, 98368 PCommissionDesk@co.jefferson.wa.us
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REGULAR BUSINESS
8. Topic
a. Hearing on suggested amendment proposals for the 2023 docket-
i. Richard Hull – Hearing Text 6:21
ii. Josh Peterson- 2 Amendments, Housing and staff UDC code corrections- 6:27
iii. Hearing open to written/oral comments- 6:30
1. Comment: Heidi Eisenhouser- Appreciate Matt and Joel for the work they
have put into this. Housing is one of the most important issues in Jefferson
County.
iv. Hearing closed to public comment- 6:33
b. Recommendation letter from Planning Commission (PC) to Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) for the final docket- 6:35
c. Decision on possible cancellation of May 3rd PC Meeting
d. Continued discussion regarding attendance- 7:00
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:05
The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for ______ __, 2023, at 5:30. These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of_____, 2023. ____________________________ Richard Hull, Chair Auburn Lovett, Secretary
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/260/Community-Development
May 23, 2023
Subject: Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review – 2023 Update Process
Dear Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Task Force Member:
Thank you for your previous service on the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic
Review Task Force. The Department of Community Development (DCD) with help from BERK
Consulting, Inc., and funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology, has reinitiated this
important policy and development code update. Our next step is to bring the Jefferson County
Planning Commission and public up-to-speed on the project. Following public process thorough the
Planning Commission, we anticipate bringing a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners later this year on a revised SMP.
Invitation
In honor of your earlier work, we wish to specifically invite you to the next Planning Commission
meeting, where our consultants will describe how we got from there to here and what steps remain in
the process. We’ll begin exploring the content of comments we’ve received from Ecology in 2022 on
the proposed SMP revision that we sent them in 2021.
The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the Tri-Area
Community Center in Chimacum and online via Zoom.
Lisa Grueter, Principal with BERK Consultants, will provide details in a separate letter. We hope to see
you there, either in person or virtually!
Sincerely,
Josh D. Peters, AICP
[Incoming] Director
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
360-379-4488
jpeters@co.jefferson.wa.us
Phone: 206.324.8760
2200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98121
www.berkconsulting.com
May 24, 2023
RE: Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review – 2023 Update Process
Dear Members of the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Regulatory Reform Task Force:
You are invited! As members of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Regulatory Reform Task Force you
are invited to a Planning Commission meeting on June 7, 2023 at 5:30 pm. (See:
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/580/Planning-Commission.) At this meeting the Planning Commission will
review the September 2022 Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) comments on the Draft SMP
Periodic Review proposals that Jefferson County provided in fall 2021.
The County is reinitiating its Periodic Review, and this is an introductory meeting to the comments and next
steps. Over June and into Summer/Fall 2023 the County will respond to the Ecology comments.
The County and Planning Commission value your insights as Task Force members. At this June 7th meeting,
you will be able to hear about the Ecology suggested changes and next steps on how to participate in
future meetings or comment periods to provide input as those with expertise or interest in shoreline issues.
The County is also developing a Shoreline Users Guide (SUG) to help community members, developers,
interest group members, and agencies understand the purpose of the SMP and how to apply it to
properties or activities in shoreline jurisdiction. We will be developing a draft of the SUG over June and
refining it as the Periodic Update is completed this fall. Your review of that guide would be valuable.
We would like to invite you to a second Planning Commission meeting on June 29th (special date) to hear
about potential responses to Ecology comments; there will be a public comment opportunity.
In between June 7th and June 29th, we anticipate holding a 90-minute virtual Task Force specific
meeting as appropriate to review the SMP amendments and draft SUG. Please see this Doodle Poll
(https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/epkM4RXd) to gauge your availability.
History: In 2020, Jefferson County established the SMP Regulatory Reform Task Force. The product of
the Task Force was a Scoping Document transmitted to the Planning Commission in December 2020,
laying out the parameters of the SMP periodic review and revision, and identifying potential areas of
review that are mandatory or community supported. The Task Force Scoping Document identified
potential areas of SMP review and amendment, including shoreline environment topics and shoreline
development policies and regulations that should be considered in the SMP review.
After transmittal of the Scoping Document, the Jefferson County Planning Commission developed SMP
amendment proposals and jointly held a hearing with the Ecology in June 2021. The Planning Commission
developed recommendations that were provided to Ecology in Fall 2021. Ecology provided required
and recommended changes to this initial draft in Fall 2022.
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For more information: Jefferson County’s website includes a Periodic Review webpage:
(https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1481/Shoreline-Master-Program-Periodic-Review) where members of
the Task Force and interested parties can access status updates, draft documents, official notices, minutes,
and other project information.
Questions: BERK Consulting, Inc. and team will support Jefferson County with the periodic update and
Task Force facilitation. Lisa Grueter, BERK’s project manager contact information is:
Lisa Grueter, AICP, Principal, BERK Consulting, Inc.
206-493-2367 | Lisa@berkconsulting.com
Please email Lisa if you have any questions or needs. County staff will assign a project manager for the
SMP Periodic Review in this phase. Until that time, please contact Josh Peters in addition to Lisa.
Josh D. Peters , AICP, [Incoming] Director, Jefferson County Dept. of Community Development
360-379-4488 | jpeters@co.jefferson.wa.us
Thank you for your interest in Jefferson County shoreline planning.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Lisa Grueter, Principal
BERK Consulting, Inc.
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Jefferson County
Shoreline Master Program
Periodic Review
Staff Report
By: BERK Consulting, Inc., Shannon & Wilson, and Jefferson County Community Development Department
Purpose of Periodic Review
Jefferson County is undertaking a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP; Chapter 18.25
Jefferson County Code), as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA), RCW
90.58.080(4) (see Appendix A). The SMA requires each SMP be reviewed and revised, if needed, on an
eight-year schedule established by the Legislature. The review ensures the SMP stays current with
changes in laws and rules, remains consistent with other Jefferson County plans and regulations, and is
responsive to changed circumstances, new information and improved data.
This staff report describes the County’s public outreach efforts, summarizes proposed SMP amendments
and evaluates how the draft amendments are consistent with county and state requirements.
Specific sections of this report are listed in the table of contents below:
Purpose of Periodic Review .................................................................................................................. 1
Summary of Public Outreach ................................................................................................................ 2
Summary of Amendments .................................................................................................................... 3
Evaluation ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Appendices............................................................................................................................................ 7
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Summary of Public Outreach
In summer 2020, Jefferson County prepared a public participation plan designed to help the County
meet the following period review requirements:
In conducting the periodic review, the department and local governments, pursuant to
RCW 90.58.130, shall make all reasonable efforts to inform, fully involve and encourage
participation of all interested persons and private entities, tribes, and agencies of the
federal, state or local government having interests and responsibilities relating to
shorelines of the state and the local master program. Local governments may follow the
public participation procedures under either the standard local process outlined in
WAC 173-26-100, or the optional joint review process outlined in WAC 173-26-104.
The County is preparing its periodic review as part of the optional joint review process where the County
and the Washington Department of Ecology are developing the draft amendments in coordination and
conducting a unified comment period and hearing. The County has also developed the SMP amendments
as part of a state grant.
Public outreach efforts designed to encourage public, agency, and tribal participation include:
A project website where information and events are posted:
https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1481/Shoreline-Master-Program-Periodic-Review#.
A Story Map and Survey were posted to the website and a postcard advertising the survey was
emailed to interested persons and published in media. See Appendix B for survey results. About 93
persons responded to the survey from September to December 2020. About two thirds
lived/owned/had access to a shoreline within 200 feet, primarily along marine waters. Only about
11 had sought shoreline permits. Protecting shoreline ecological functions and respecting property
rights were supported principles. Improved or maintained water quality, public access, and
fishing/crabbing were identified as desired activities. Several topics of concern around permitting,
clarity of shoreline and critical area regulations, climate change, boating regulations, and others
were identified as areas of potential review.
Shoreline Task Force with representatives from across the county and with expertise and interest in
shoreline ecology, marine industries, etc. The Task Force met over fall 2020 and developed a scope
to shape the focus of the proposed SMP amendments to address local conditions and regulatory
reform meant to retain environmental protection and reduce unnecessary procedures. See Appendix
C for a scoping summary.
Agency, Tribe, and Stakeholder Meetings that include but are not limited to: Jefferson County
Chamber of Commerce (October 2020), Jefferson County Association of Realtors (October 2020),
Marine Resource Committee (November 2020), and a multi-agency meeting with Skokomish Tribe,
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, WDFW, DNR, Ecology, Port Townsend, Kitsap County, and others in
January 2021. For more information on these meetings, please see the project website above.
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Summary of Amendments
The consultants and County reviewed the current SMP in relation to the Periodic Review Checklist
Appendix D) and the Task Force scoping results (Appendix C). A first draft of amendments was shared
with the Washington Department of Ecology (November), the Task Force (December 2020) and with
stakeholders (October 2020-January 2021). After early review with Washington Department of Ecology
as of January and April 2021, a draft set of revisions were prepared. A summary appears in the table
below. See details of the proposed changes in Appendix E.
Exhibit 1. Summary of Draft SMP Amendments May 2021
Section Summary of Proposed Key Changes
General Format As amended through the periodic review, the codified version at Jefferson
County Chapter 18.25 would replace the previously approved 2014
consolidated program version.
The Official Shoreline Map (Appendix A) in Article XI retains the 2014
Appendix but will be republished. Appendix B JCC 18.22 critical areas
ordinance as it existed in 2014 will be replaced with County Ordinance 05-
0310-20 that repealed and replaced the critical areas ordinance in 2020.
Article I. Introduction Clarify SMP does not apply to lands under exclusive federal jurisdiction.
Remove detail on critical areas regulations – refer to later section where
incorporation by reference of critical areas is addressed.
Article II. Definitions Update definitions for greater consistency with State law and rules, and to
improve clarity and implementation.
Article III. Master Program Goals Add in goals addressing climate change and adaptation, largely from the
Comprehensive Plan. Support marine trades.
Article IV. Shoreline Jurisdiction
and Environment Designations
Retain shoreline environment designations. Clarify west end rivers are aquatic
below the ordinary high water mark.
Amend Table 18.25.220 – Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses consistent
with other changes responding to state laws/periodic checklist (e.g. geoduck
aquaculture, ocean uses) as well as regulatory reform and task force proposals
e.g. beach access, boat launches, mooring buoys).
Article V. Shorelines of
Statewide Significance
Add management principles to assist in applying use preferences for shorelines
of statewide significance.
Article VI. General Policies and
Regulations
Amend policies to support protection of critical areas to assure no net loss of
shoreline ecological function. Buffers are retained and language clarified for
interpretation. Update the incorporation by reference to 2020 set of critical
area ordinance. Define existing term of active use applied to buffer usage.
Clarify modest home provision on new and existing single-family homes.
Incorporate County interpretations regarding nonconforming septic repair and
stormwater improvements, similar to critical area regulations.
Clarify side yard widths are consistent with zoning.
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Section Summary of Proposed Key Changes
Allow for changes in height with a variance to respond to sea level rise.
Clarify normal maintenance of vegetation. Clarify both new and existing
development should retain vegetation.
Article VII. Shoreline
Modifications Policies and
Regulations
Beach access structures: Modify permit types for regulatory reform goals while
retaining requirements and protections including prohibition waterward of the
ordinary high water mark.
Boat launch: Adjust permit types for regulatory reform goals while retaining
requirements and protections. Add reference to state rules that apply to boat
launches.
Mooring buoys: Amend performance standards to require consistency with Corps
of Engineers. Limit residences to two mooring buoys to stabilize a single boat to
minimize damage. Clarify avoid and minimize effects to eelgrass patches as
well as beds to improve implementation.
Encourage Restoration: Reference state rules that allow for relief from SMP for
restoration in urban growth areas.
Shoreline Stabilization: Clarify requirements for geotechnical analysis for
shoreline stabilization and match state rules. Match state rules on soft shoreline
stabilization approaches.
Article VIII. Use-Specific Policies
and Regulations
Agriculture: Add in policies addressing climate change and adaptation, largely
from the Comprehensive Plan. Cross-reference agriculture/critical area
regulations.
Aquaculture: Match 2011 state shoreline rules regarding (new) geoduck
aquaculture. Relocate finfish aquaculture maps to Article XI. Reduce redundancy
and improve consistency with state rules on review criteria and permit
requirement for geoduck conditional use permits.
Commercial use: Clarify that maritime education and public uses should follow
commercial standards.
Forst practice: Match state law on forest practice requirements.
Transportation: Incorporate Comprehensive Plan policies on sea level rise and
adapting/mitigating transportation facilities.
Article IX. Permit Criteria and
Exemptions
Update exemptions to match state rules (e.g. fair market value, add ADA
retrofit, cross reference state requirements).
Article X. Administration and
Enforcement
Clarify permit type and review procedures. Add required changes per state
laws and rules on development not required to obtain shoreline permits (e.g.
WSDOT facility maintenance) or that have special review requirements.
Non-conforming single family home expansions one-time enlargement:
Minor expansions, non-waterward: Allow for lateral expansion subject to the
square footage limitations subject to a Type II permit that includes notice. Add a
more specific planting plan intended to provide no-net-loss through equivalent
enhancement of the shoreline buffer. Also add a monitoring plan to help
respond to tribal and agency input.
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Section Summary of Proposed Key Changes
Minor expansions, waterward: Retain provision to allow filling in a notch in
existing structure foundation wall. Allow for no more than 200 square feet
enclosure of existing porch on existing legally installed impervious area, if
landward of the common line setback, and if providing a planting plan and
revegetating the area with 80% native plantings; similar to modest home
provision but for small expansions (e.g. expand kitchen in only place possible).
Moderate expansions: Retain provisions allowing lateral, vertical, or landward
expansion, with discretionary permit; add details and standards for a planting
plan and add monitoring and retention of enhanced vegetation.
Recognize existing residential development with no change as conforming per
2011 state rules.
Add state rules on transmittal of permits to Ecology. Clarify SMP amendment
process per state rules.
Article XI. Shoreline Mapping Relocated finfish maps are here. Per state requirements, added a list of
waterbodies subject to SMP based on the Inventory and Characterization
Report.
Article XII. Ocean Management The Ocean Resources Management Act (ORMA; RCW 43.143) and WAC 173-
26-360 have long been in effect; the current SMP’s ORMA cross reference
provision was adequate for 2014 approval. Since then the Washington Marine
Spatial Plan (MSP) was adopted in 2018, and the SMP now needs adequate
provisions to fully implement ORMA & the MSP as required by state law and
rules.
Evaluation
The SMP Periodic update is meant to address requirements of state law and county code. The legal
frameworks are excerpted below with staff evaluation in italics.
Shoreline Management Act, RCW 90.58.080: local governments shall conduct a review of their master
programs at least once every eight years as required by (b) of this subsection. Following the review
required by this subsection (4), local governments shall, if necessary, revise their master programs. The
purpose of the review is: (i) To assure that the master program complies with applicable law and
guidelines in effect at the time of the review; and (ii) To assure consistency of the master program with
the local government's comprehensive plan and development regulations adopted under
chapter 36.70A RCW, if applicable, and other local requirements.
Evaluation of RCW 90.58.080: The Jefferson County SMP Periodic Review amendments
are based on an evaluation of state laws and rules using the Washington Department of
Ecology’s Periodic Review Checklist. As a result of SMP Task Force input on the scope
several Comprehensive Plan policies were integrated into the SMP. As well, the latest
critical area regulations in 2020 would be incorporated by reference.
Shoreline Master Program Rules, WAC 173-26-090: (1) Locally initiated master program review. Each
local government should review its shoreline master program and make amendments deemed necessary
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to reflect changing local circumstances, new information or improved data. Local governments are
encouraged to consult department guidance for applicable new information on emerging topics such as
sea level rise.
Evaluation of WAC 173-26-090: The Jefferson County SMP Periodic Review
amendments were reviewed for changing circumstances, new information, or emerging
topics (e.g. through Task Force review, and an evaluation of permit histories). For
example, the County’s track record of producing the most shoreline conditional use
permits and variances for certain permit types (single family homes and others) was new
information. Changing circumstances and emerging topics included sea level rise.
Jefferson County Code criteria, 18.45.080 final docket for Comprehensive Plan: (1) Planning
Commission Review. All proposed amendments on the final docket shall be reviewed and assessed by the
planning commission, which shall make a recommendation to the board of county commissioners after
holding at least one open record public hearing.
b) Required Findings – Generally. For all proposed amendments, the planning commission shall develop
findings and conclusions and a recommendation which consider the growth management indicators set
forth in JCC 18.45.050(4)(b)(i) through (4)(b)(vii), as well as the following:
i) Whether circumstances related to the proposed amendment and/or the area in which it is located have
substantially changed since the adoption of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan;
ii) Whether the assumptions upon which the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan is based are no longer
valid, or whether new information is available which was not considered during the adoption process or
any annual amendments of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and
iii) Whether the proposed amendment reflects current widely held values of the residents of Jefferson
County.
Evaluation of JCC 18.45.080: The SMP goals and policies are considered an element of
the County’s comprehensive plan and the SMP regulations are considered part of the
County’s development regulations. They can be amended more than once a year and are
not part of the annual docket of Comprehensive Plan changes. Regardless, a review of the
docket criteria is made.
Circumstances have changed including experience with the 2014 SMP
implementation permit process results. Through application of the SMP the County
found some inconsistencies and need for interpretation.
Assumptions have changed and new information was available such as adoption of
the County Comprehensive Plan in 2018, and new state laws.
Amendments have been proposed based on the various SMP public outreach
results.
Regarding the SMP draft amendments, a SEPA checklist has been developed to screen the legislative
proposals for environmental implications. The proposed SMP amendments are meant to increase
consistency with state laws and reflect local circumstances, while retaining no-net-loss of shoreline
ecological function. No adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing or
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amended code provisions has been identified. At the time of a site-specific development proposal within
shoreline jurisdiction, mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed. The checklist is available under
separate cover. See the project website: https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1481/Shoreline-Master-
Program-Periodic-Review#.
Appendices
SMP Amendment Code Excerpts
SMP Periodic Review Survey
Task Force Scoping Report
Periodic Review Checklist
Periodic Review Proposed Changes
SMP Periodic Review
2023 Re-initiation
Agenda
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Purpose & History
Public Participation & Review
County Review & Recommendations
•Task Force
•Planning Commission
Ecology Recommendations & Requirements
Key Issues
Related Initiatives –Shoreline Users Guide
Next Steps
http://shorefriendly.org/
Purpose
Per State Rules, Grant, and Local Needs:
Review amendments to Chapter 90.58 RCW and Ecology rules (WAC) that have
occurred since the Jefferson County’s SMP was adopted in 2014.
Identify potential areas of review to address changing local circumstances, new
information or improved data.
Consider potential changes to eliminate redundancies and improve clarity as well
as address revisions consistent with regulatory reform (Resolution 17-19).
Consider various constraints such as the requirements of State Law, staffing
capacity, and resource.
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History
Develop Priorities and Proposed Changes Ecology Review & Comment
Re-initiate
PC = Planning Commission
TF = Task Force
Summary of Outreach
Public Participation Plan
Project Website
Story Map and Survey
Task Force
Stakeholder Meetings
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https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1481/Shoreline-Master-Program-Periodic-Review
•Chamber of Commerce
•Association of Realtors, Builders
•Marine Resources Committee
•Agencies & Tribes
Recommendations: Task Force
Item Topic
A Review Conditional Use Permits and Variance Permits for Proper Level of Review
B Mooring buoys
C Climate change and sea level rise
D Marine trades and economic development
E Boat Launches
F Shorelines of Statewide Significance
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1. Cliff O’Brien –Port Ludlow Associates, Residential/Commercial Construction
& Development
2. Gordon King –Taylor Shellfish, Aquaculture
3. Amy Leitman –Marine Surveys & Assessments, Marine Biologist
4. Chris Kelley –Oceanographer, Aquaculture
5. Brent Vadopalas -Citizen at large District 1, Aquaculture
6. David Wilkinson –Climate Action Committee, Atmospheric Science
7. Craig Durgan –Citizen at large District 3, PUD#1
8. Ron Rempel –Citizen at large District 2, Wildlife Biologist
9. Arlene Alen, Planning Commission Member, District 1
10. Lorna Smith, Planning Commission Member, District 2
11. Richard Hull, Planning Commission Member, District 3
12. Phil Andrus –Citizen at large District 2, former County Planning
Commissioner
Recommendations: Planning Commission
Section Key Edits
General Format Use codified SMP, replace older CAO with 2020 adopted CAO.
Article I. Introduction Clarify SMP not applicable to federal lands
Article II. Definitions Update definitions for greater consistency with State law and rules, and to improve clarity and
implementation.
Article III. Master Program Goals Add in goals addressing climate change and adaptation, largely from the Comprehensive Plan.
Support marine trades.
Article IV. Shoreline Jurisdiction and
Environment Designations
Retain shoreline environment designations. Clarify west end rivers are aquatic below the ordinary
high-water mark. Update use matrix per other changes.
Article V. Shorelines of Statewide
Significance
Add management principles; assist in applying use preferences
Article VI. General Policies and
Regulations
Clarify modest home provision on new and existing single-family homes.
Incorporate County interpretations regarding nonconforming septic repair and stormwater
improvements, similar to critical area regulations.
Allow for changes in height with a variance to respond to sea level rise.
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Summary of Amendments (Cont.)
Section Summary
Article VII. Shoreline Modifications
Policies and Regulations
Clarify requirements for geotechnical analysis for shoreline stabilization
Adjust permit types while retaining no-net-loss of ecological function
•Beach access structures
•Boat Launch
•Mooring buoys
Article VIII. Use-Specific Policies and
Regulations
Add in policies addressing climate change and adaptation.
Aquaculture: Address state shoreline rules regarding (new) geoduck aquaculture. CUP permit.
Commercial use: Clarify that maritime education and public uses should follow commercial
standards.
Forest practice: Match state law on forest practice requirements.
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Summary of Amendments (Cont.)
Section Summary
Article IX. Permit Criteria and Exemptions Update exemptions to match state rules (e.g.fair market value, add ADA retrofit, cross
reference state requirements).
Article X. Administration and Enforcement Clarify permit type and review procedures.
Non-conforming single family home expansions –allow minor waterward on existing
impervious (up to 200 SF) with planting plan and enhancement and monitoring with
notice. Allow lateral, vertical, or landward expansion, with discretionary permit; add
details and standards for a planting plan and add monitoring.
Adds more parameters on enhancements and monitoring
Article XI. Shoreline Mapping Relocated finfish maps are here. Per state requirements, added a list of waterbodies
subject to SMP based on the Inventory and Characterization Report.
Article XII. Ocean Management The Ocean Resources Management Act (ORMA) and Washington Marine Spatial Plan
(MSP) address as required by state law and rules. Likely limited applicability due to
federal upland and MSP protections waterward.
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Comments during Planning Commission
1.Marcia Case, Resident 6/10
2.Marilyn Showalter 6/11
3.Marilyn Showalter 6/29
4.Neighbors in Shine 6/15
5.Paul Steenberg 6/16
6.Jan Wold 6/16
7.Hood Canal Env. Council 6/16
8.Taylor Shellfish 6/16
9.Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 6/16
10.Skokomish Indian Tribe 6/1
11.Richard Kelbon 6/13
12.Donna Frostholm, Associate Planner 6/16
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Aquaculture related primarily
Ecology Recommendations & Requirements
▪Consider the required and
recommended changes identified
by Ecology and formally adopt the
amendment through resolution or
ordinance, then send the final SMP
submittal for formal agency approval
as outlined in WAC 173-26-110.
▪County and Ecology may opt to
conduct an additional joint public
comment period prior to final
submittal, or Ecology can shift to the
WAC 173-26-100 Standard Local
Process and conduct a state
comment period upon receipt of the
final submittal.
Required/Recommended Change Sections
• .100 Definitions
• .220 Use Table
• .250 SSWS
• .270 Building Setbacks; Buffer Usage;
Modest Home Provision; and Common
Line Buffer
• .310 Vegetation Conservation
• .340 Beach Access Structures
• .350 Boating Facilities
.440 Aquaculture, including Geoduck –
The proposed revisions incorrectly
…would require a CUP based on
standards intended to require an SDP,
inconsistent with WAC 173-26-241(b)(iii);
• .520 Transportation & Parking
• .560 Exemptions Listed
• .590 CUP criteria
• .610 Administrative interpretations
• .620 Permit review
• .650 Permit process
• .660 NC SFR Expansion
• Appendix A Maps
• Cumulative Impacts
• General Modifications Policies
More intensive responses
Related Initiatives: Shoreline Users Guide
▪Purpose
▪Contents
Frequently Asked
Questions
Flow Chart
Topic Pages
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Next Steps
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June-Dec 2023
Develop Responses to Ecology
Task Force Discussion
Planning Commission Review & Recommendations
Board of County Commissioners Approval