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HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Survey Summary Memo 2023_0622_wAtt.docxDRAFT June 22, 2023 1 Jefferson County SMP Survey Summary Background Jefferson County is undertaking a periodic review of its Shoreline Master Program (SMP), as required by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act (SMA). As part of the update, Jefferson County is committed to early and continuous public participation throughout the update process. As part of the project’s Public Participation Program, Jefferson County developed two complementary public surveys to gain input from the community: • Shoreline Master Program Update Survey – Aimed to inform changes to the SMP. This survey was posted on the project’s website from September 2020 to June 2023. and received a total of 97 responses. • Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire – Aimed to inform the development of a Shoreline User Guide (SUG) and contains specific permitting questions. This survey was advertised to recent shoreline permittees and is available online or via one-on-one virtual interviews. A total of four responses have been captured between the online survey and virtual interviews. Raw responses to the surveys are attached and are summarized by theme or topic area below. The summary includes responses received from both surveys. Relationship to Jefferson County Shorelines • 86% of respondents recreate along the shorelines and 64% own, rent, or have access to property within 200’ of a Jefferson County Shoreline waterbody. The majority of waterbodies respondents indicated they had access to were marine (98%). Shoreline Permitting Process & Regulations – Experience • Respondents applied for the following shoreline permits: Building Permit Exemption, Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (and Exemption), Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline Development Permit for Bulkhead Repair. Of the SUG Questionnaire respondents, none knew what type(s) of permits would be required for their project and relied on Jefferson County staff to tell them which permits were required. • Respondents to both surveys identified barriers they encountered during the permitting process. Commonly identified barriers include costs of permits and technical reports and regulatory setback requirements. • Several respondents indicated they did not understand the intent of SMP regulations (inconsistent application or interpretation of SMP, required plans) and were unclear as to what was expected from them as part of the permitting process. • Several respondents indicated they did not understand the permit process and expressed a desire for more regular communication with Jefferson County Staff during the process. Respondents indicated having a staff point of contact was helpful. DRAFT June 22, 2023 Jefferson County | SMP Survey Summary 2 Shoreline Permitting Process & Regulations – Suggestions for Improvement • Respondents identified multiple areas for improvement with the shoreline permitting process, including more communication and availability from staff, clearer information on permit requirements and costs, and smoother process for exemptions. • Specific areas of the SMP that respondents expressed need revised are aquaculture and building setbacks. Respondents also indicated a need for the SMP to consider the impacts of climate change. Shoreline Governing Principles and Uses • Respondents were asked which SMP Governing Principles that they support. In order, protecting ecological functions, ensuring local regulations are consistent with state laws and rules, avoiding unconstitutional infringement upon and taking of private property rights were the top three principles. • Respondents were asked what types of uses and development activities they would like to see maintained and/or increased in the shoreline. In order, water quality, public access to shoreline, and fishing, crabbing, and shrimping were the top three uses/activities. Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 1 / 19 85.57%83 55.67%54 4.12%4 63.92%62 11.34%11 Q1 What is your relationship to Jefferson County Shorelines? (Check all that apply) Answered: 97 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 97 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Skokomish Indian Tribe Usual and Accustomed (U&A) gathering, fishing and hunting grounds.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 Marine trades business and working waterfront is needed for non toursium business 10/5/2020 11:32 AM 3 Duckabush flats 10/2/2020 5:25 PM 4 Each rights 10/2/2020 2:35 PM 5 I care deeply for marine wildlife and their natural habitat 10/1/2020 7:16 PM 6 Admiralty 1 Condominiums in Port Ludlow MPR 10/1/2020 10:55 AM 7 I do volunteer beach surveys for various organizations.9/30/2020 11:01 AM 8 Own 9/30/2020 9:43 AM 9 I work in support of a water dependent industry.9/30/2020 5:31 AM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% I recreate along... I boat or fish on Jefferson... I have a business... I own, rent or have access ... Other (please specify) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I recreate along shorelines (e.g. walk beaches or trails, camp near shorelines, etc.). I boat or fish on Jefferson County shorelines. I have a business dependent on Jefferson County shorelines (e.g. marina, aquaculture, etc.). I own, rent or have access to, property within 200 feet of a Jefferson County Shoreline waterbody? If yes, name all that apply: Other (please specify) Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 2 / 19 10 Fisherman Harbor 9/29/2020 6:48 AM 11 I am a member of the Leadership Council of the Puget Sound Partnership 9/28/2020 7:13 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 3 / 19 98.46%64 4.62%3 9.23%6 Q2 If you own, rent, or have access to property within 200 feet of Jefferson County Shoreline waterbody, please name all waterbodies that apply (for example: Fulton Creek, Discovery Bay, etc.): Answered: 65 Skipped: 32 #MARINE DATE 1 discovery bay 4/30/2023 10:34 AM 2 oak bay 12/25/2021 11:41 AM 3 Discovery BAy 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 4 Waters of Hood Canal within Jefferson County south of Foulweather Bluff 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 5 Ludlow Bay, Shine State Park 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 6 Hood Canal 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 7 Discovery Bay 10/19/2020 12:44 PM 8 Dabob Bay /Hood Canal 10/18/2020 4:01 PM 9 Kilisuit Harbor and Admiralty Inlet/Puget Sound 10/12/2020 7:42 AM 10 Dabob Bay 10/8/2020 9:05 AM 11 Hood Canal 10/6/2020 4:59 PM 12 Kilisut Harbor 10/6/2020 12:39 PM 13 oak bay 10/6/2020 11:39 AM 14 Dabob Bay 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 15 Pleasant Harbor 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 16 Ludlow Bay 10/3/2020 5:14 PM 17 Discovery Bay 10/3/2020 12:27 PM 18 Dabob bay 10/3/2020 11:41 AM 19 Hood Canal 10/3/2020 10:24 AM 20 Dabob Bay 10/3/2020 8:54 AM 21 Dabob Bay 10/3/2020 5:35 AM 22 hood canal tracts 10/2/2020 9:03 PM 23 Hood Canal- cedar cove 10/2/2020 8:34 PM 24 Area 12 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 25 Dosewallips tidelands 10/2/2020 7:39 PM 26 Hood canal 10/2/2020 6:48 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Marine Lake River/Creek/Stream Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 4 / 19 27 Admiralty Inlet 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 28 A bay 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 29 Jackson Cove 10/2/2020 5:35 PM 30 Hood Canal, Duckabush flats 10/2/2020 5:25 PM 31 Hood Canal 10/2/2020 5:20 PM 32 Ludlow Bay 10/2/2020 3:50 PM 33 Adjacent to Triton beach 10/2/2020 2:35 PM 34 Port Ludlow Cove 10/1/2020 7:16 PM 35 Port Ludlow area 10/1/2020 3:07 PM 36 Port Ludlow inner harbor, behind the Twin Islands 10/1/2020 2:13 PM 37 Port Ludlow Bay (Puget Sound)10/1/2020 10:55 AM 38 Hood Canal 10/1/2020 10:27 AM 39 Port Ludlow Bay 9/30/2020 2:15 PM 40 Quilcene Bay I own tidelands 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 41 Dabob Bay 9/30/2020 11:01 AM 42 Port Ludlow Bay 9/30/2020 9:48 AM 43 Ludlow bay 9/30/2020 9:43 AM 44 Salish Sea 9/30/2020 9:30 AM 45 Ludlow Bay 9/30/2020 9:29 AM 46 Port Ludlow 9/30/2020 9:08 AM 47 Fisherman's Harbor and Hood Canal 9/30/2020 7:57 AM 48 Port Ludlow Bay 9/30/2020 7:50 AM 49 Hood canal 9/30/2020 6:38 AM 50 Da’bob Bay 9/30/2020 5:31 AM 51 Fisherman’s Harbor 9/29/2020 7:11 PM 52 Hood canal 9/29/2020 6:36 PM 53 Admiralty Inlet 9/29/2020 5:36 PM 54 Hood Canal 9/29/2020 4:18 PM 55 Hood Canal 9/29/2020 4:16 PM 56 Hood Canal 9/29/2020 3:30 PM 57 Ludlow Cove 9/29/2020 9:39 AM 58 HoodCanal 9/29/2020 7:36 AM 59 Fisherman Harbor 9/29/2020 6:48 AM 60 Hood Canal 9/28/2020 9:55 PM 61 Dabob Bay 9/28/2020 9:13 PM 62 Ludlow Bay and associated estuary and streams flowing into the Bay in front of my home.9/28/2020 7:13 PM 63 Port Ludlow Cove 9/28/2020 12:51 PM 64 Slip Boat Haven Marina, Port Townsend Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca 9/28/2020 8:54 AM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 5 / 19 #LAKE DATE 1 All wetlands, ponds, and lakes draining into Hood Canal from Jefferson County 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 Anderson, Gibbs 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 3 Lake Leland 750' of shore line 9/30/2020 11:53 AM #RIVER/CREEK/STREAM DATE 1 All creeks, streams and rivers draining into Hood Canal from Jefferson County 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 Chimacum, Ludlow 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 3 Petitjean Creek (aka Jesse Allen Creek)10/7/2020 8:34 PM 4 Duckabush river 10/3/2020 10:24 AM 5 Leland Creek 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 6 Port Ludlow Creek 9/28/2020 12:51 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 6 / 19 76.92%10 53.85%7 53.85%7 Q3 Have you inquired about, applied for, or been issued a Jefferson County shoreline permit since 2014? If yes, which type or permit (select one and describe the type of development): Answered: 13 Skipped: 84 #BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTION DATE 1 New construction 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 Residence permit 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 no 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 4 No 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 5 Building Permit to replace a garage destroyed by fire 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 6 NA 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 7 Residential construction 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 8 yes , on Lake Leland a home near the water 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 9 No.9/30/2020 9:48 AM 10 No 9/28/2020 12:51 PM #CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DATE 1 Residence permit 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 2 no 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 3 No 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 4 NA 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 5 Building something 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 6 No.9/30/2020 9:48 AM 7 No 9/28/2020 12:51 PM #SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DATE 1 Shellfish aquaculture project Dabob Bay DNR Lease 20-1000212 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 no 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 3 No 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 4 NA 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 5 Exemption to replace existing walkway wall along shoreline of Port Ludlow Bay 10/1/2020 10:55 AM 6 No.9/30/2020 9:48 AM 7 No 9/28/2020 12:51 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Building Permit Exemption Conditional Use Permit Substantial Development Permit Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 7 / 19 Q4 Were there any barriers you ran into when attempting to permit a project in a Shoreline area? Were the barriers financial, regulatory, or other? (describe) Answered: 14 Skipped: 83 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Regulatory : Well water perimeter Shoreline easements Septic system financial burdens,, limitation of acceptable approved systems, set backs 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 Barriers unnecessarily restrict waterfront residential home permitting and cause unnecessary costs. Other countries don't handicap owners the way jefferson county does. 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 Permitting in process.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 no 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 5 N/A 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 6 Several years ago, when my contractor asked about a permit to build a stairway to my beach (50'cliff) I was told it was not allowed. Two years later, the owners 3 houses north of me built a stairway with a contractor. Others along Oak Bay have also built. One owner said it cost $4,000 in legal fees to get the permit. Does this mean only the wealthy can get a permit ? 10/6/2020 11:39 AM 7 The building permit would not be issued until the septic system was professionally inspected.10/4/2020 4:57 PM 8 Yes, Setback rules,10/2/2020 8:16 PM 9 Yes! It was insane confusing, costly and far far more complicated than it should have been. Staff was combative and obstructive. They had no idea what they were doing. 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 10 No. The permit application process was straightforward and permit was issued promptly.10/1/2020 10:55 AM 11 Yes, I will be fighting the setbacks from a stream, that has a road next to it, but yet I have to be 125' + from it. This makes no sense at all. 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 12 N/A 9/30/2020 9:48 AM 13 Did not apply for permit when I considered removal a non-native tree. The reason did not follow through was the permit fee and the requirement for an engineer report. The cost to remove a diseased Spruce tree wasn't worth the effort. 9/29/2020 5:36 PM 14 Well, I don't understand why I cannot build a staircase to reach the water (this staircase would be safe for the environment) because of environment concerns while just in front of my house in the cove and in the water, I see old tires, rubber pipe and rusty steel cables . Why is the county not cleaning up that mess first? 9/28/2020 12:51 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 8 / 19 Q5 When presented with the SMP Regulations, were you able to easily comprehend the intent of the regulations, and did you clearly understand the permitting process? Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 #RESPONSES DATE 1 No, but much of the work was completed by previous land owner 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 No 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 Yes 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 N/A 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 5 No 10/6/2020 11:39 AM 6 No, there was no logical reason to require a septic system inspection to rebuild a garage that has zero connectivity to the septic system. 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 7 No 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 8 No. We had to pay professionals a lot of money to unwind and interpret that unholy mess. No layperson can possibly navigate it. The DCD staff kept changing their minds about what it meant and kept changing people we had to work with also. It was horrible. 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 9 yes, somewhat 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 10 N/A 9/30/2020 9:48 AM 11 Yes, the regulations and especially the interactive maps were very helpful.9/29/2020 5:36 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 9 / 19 Q6 Did you fully understand what was expected from you (i.e. applications, reports, fees) and the reasons for certain requirements such as special reports? Answered: 11 Skipped: 86 #RESPONSES DATE 1 No 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 No, some planners seem to have a personal agenda to limit development, and do not assist to find solutions. 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 Yes so far.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 N/A 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 5 My contractor was a professional.10/6/2020 11:39 AM 6 no 10/5/2020 11:32 AM 7 Understood but did not agree with this illogical requirement.10/4/2020 4:57 PM 8 No 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 9 NO!10/2/2020 6:43 PM 10 Yes, but they were not reasonable 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 11 Yes, although such requirements for removing a non-native diseased tree from a heavily wooded area seems draconian. There should be some way for exceptions to be considered on the regulations. 9/29/2020 5:36 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 10 / 19 Q7 Could you easily get your questions answered in a meaningful and timely manner? (describe) Answered: 12 Skipped: 85 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Very efficient pre-COVID 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 No, sometimes it takes days or a week to talk to someone 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 Yes e-mails returned and phone calls answered. Kudos to staff.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 N/A 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 5 NO! was the meaningful and timely answer.10/6/2020 11:39 AM 6 no 10/5/2020 11:32 AM 7 The health departments answers were illogical and not met with any foundation for our situation. 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 8 No 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 9 NO!10/2/2020 6:43 PM 10 yes 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 11 N/A 9/29/2020 5:36 PM 12 Nope, please see my comment in #4 above.9/28/2020 12:51 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 11 / 19 Q8 If you answered questions #4-7, what could be done to improve the regulations, process, etc? Answered: 10 Skipped: 87 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Everyone working in DCD should be competent with and understand the SMP. There is a lack of interest in upholding the federal, state and county rules and regulations that protect our shorelines. The county should be more transparent when responding to citizen complaints. 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 2 Better communication, visual regulation examples ,5/19/2021 7:25 AM 3 Cross regulatory challenges created during last four years at fed, state, and local levels. Systemic to political dysfunction. 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 N/A 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 5 Make it transparent how to get a permit.10/6/2020 11:39 AM 6 Better public relations and the staff must know the job before they are put in a position of authority. 10/5/2020 11:32 AM 7 Encourage county employees involved in the permitting process to use judgement when determining needed actions. Each permitting case is different and doesn't exist under one umbrella. Also, it would be appropriate for a county employee to visit the building site to better understand what is actually needed to go forward with the project. It cost us $2300 to permit a garage that was exactly duplicated under the original permit as well as the expense for the unnecessary septic inspection. 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 8 Each residential property that falls under the SMP regulations are not one size fits all, Considerations should be given to property owners that have special circumstances and also financial limitations, 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 9 Simplify it. Hire competent people and train them that their job is to help and serve property owners not discourage us and hide from us. Charging us every time we had questions is the opposite of serving your customers. 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 10 They need to make sense for the circumstances.9/30/2020 11:53 AM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 12 / 19 64.89%61 53.19%50 58.51%55 28.72%27 78.72%74 12.77%12 Q9 The state Shoreline Management Act requires local SMPs to balance three goals: Use & Development, Public Access, and Resource Protection along our local shorelines of the state. Which of the following SMP Governing Principles do you support (select all that apply): Answered: 94 Skipped: 3 Total Respondents: 94 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 Protection of critical habitat for shellfish, forage fish, and fin-fish/salmon recovery in protection of rights under Point No Point Treaty. 1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 Allow for small boat (kayak, canoe) access to undeveloped launch points along the shoreline, as possible. 11/8/2020 11:05 AM 3 work with resistant landowners to take back some areas that are now damaging shoreline protection. 10/6/2020 12:39 PM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Ensuring local regulations ... Achieving local planni... Avoiding unconstituti... Applying SMP regulations... Protect shoreline... Other (please specify) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Ensuring local regulations are consistent with state laws & rules Achieving local planning policies through both regulatory & non-regulatory means Avoiding unconstitutional infringement upon and taking of private property rights Applying SMP regulations only to shoreline areas & applying SMP planning functions more broadly across watersheds Protect shoreline ecological functions Other (please specify) Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 13 / 19 4 remove unessary blockages to access to our beaches. open all public right aways to the waterfront 10/5/2020 11:32 AM 5 Not to be overly regulated 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 6 overall, citizen opinions are ignored or made to feel like a terrible person for not being totally 'bought in' to the county's agenda. 10/2/2020 9:03 PM 7 Discourage or prohibit commercial real estate development along and adjacent to shoreline 10/2/2020 2:35 PM 8 Scientifically monitor actions to measure level of success at achieving defined objectives.9/30/2020 9:08 AM 9 protect local longstanding public access to shoreline outside of state law- community based access to walk 9/30/2020 8:48 AM 10 The County absolutely must prioritize non compliant mooring buoys. The county charges fees to those who choose to do the right thing basically as an honor system rather than adopting any compliance measures. It would be helpful to map and pin known buoys such as Bainbridge did and just begin somewhere. 9/30/2020 5:31 AM 11 prohibit incompatible uses 9/29/2020 9:55 PM 12 Enforcement of policies and regulations which has been lacking in the county.9/28/2020 7:13 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 14 / 19 Q10 What types of use and development activities would you like to see maintained and/or increased in the Shoreline? (select all that apply): Answered: 95 Skipped: 2 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Public access to the... Private access to the... Commercial development Education opportunities Underwater dive parks Docks, boat ramps, moori... Residential development Aquaculture (shellfish,... Fishing, crabbing, an... Marine Trades (boat buildi... Water quality Other (please specify) Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 15 / 19 65.26%62 38.95%37 9.47%9 53.68%51 17.89%17 42.11%40 18.95%18 34.74%33 57.89%55 31.58%30 83.16%79 14.74%14 Total Respondents: 95 #OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)DATE 1 No net loss of habitat.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 Public boat ramps and mooring buoys 10/12/2020 7:42 AM 3 Shellfish 10/9/2020 4:23 PM 4 Shorelines must be protected for future shoreline uses. You cannot catch salmon 200 ft. inland. You can't launch a boat 200 ft. inland. Residential and non-marine uses should be important but secondary 10/6/2020 12:39 PM 5 Garbage cleanup 10/3/2020 10:32 AM 6 Please accept the hard reality that the long time domination by the tribes on the fisheries is one of the largest negatives when it comes to fish and shell fish populations. The efforts in the past and present and projects for the future will likely have zero to very little improvement in the fish and shell fish. 10/2/2020 9:03 PM 7 Clarification of national maritime laws (which were never ratified by WA) with respect to beach access (i.e. walking below mean high tide) 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 8 Common sense. How about some of that.10/2/2020 6:43 PM 9 Hi 10/2/2020 5:35 PM 10 Increased Protection not development of the shoreline 10/2/2020 3:32 PM 11 Preservation and restoration of natural habitats for salmon and other aquatics 10/1/2020 7:16 PM 12 recreational clamming 9/30/2020 9:08 AM 13 maintain wildness of the shoreline for wildlife, for aesthetics, for ecology, for walking 9/30/2020 8:48 AM 14 Maintaining the ecosystem functions of shorelines, associated wetlands and streams.9/28/2020 7:13 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Public access to the shoreline (visual and/or physical) Private access to the shoreline (stairs to the beach) Commercial development Education opportunities Underwater dive parks Docks, boat ramps, mooring buoys, marinas, etc. Residential development Aquaculture (shellfish, finfish) Fishing, crabbing, and shrimping Marine Trades (boat building and repair, etc.) Water quality Other (please specify) Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 16 / 19 Q11 Are there any sections of the SMP or specific provisions that you think the County needs to revise? (describe) Answered: 19 Skipped: 78 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Residential owners should be allowed to access beaches with the construction of environmentally friendly permitted and regulated beach stairs. 12/25/2021 11:41 AM 2 Closely monitor Aquiculture activities: understand natural state of shoreline and prevent damage caused by the shellfishing industry. Monitor shellfish farming plastics and mandate its retrieval. The current operations in Discovery Bay are completely unmanaged and have detrimental effects to the marine and wetland ecology. 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 3 No 5/19/2021 7:25 AM 4 Will address with written comments.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 5 Water quality and land practices that affect it 11/28/2020 11:44 AM 6 Permitting process for single family residence expansion lateral to the shoreline and inland of the existing building (s). Greater specificity on what the values and functions are that each CUP etc. is trying to protect and how each one will be mitigated and how the mitigation measure achieves the specific stated goal. 10/12/2020 7:42 AM 7 Some earlier grandfathered uses might need review to protect the saltwater shoreline from climate change sealevel rises. Sealevel rise is already taking a toll and will surely continue. 10/6/2020 12:39 PM 8 Shoreline set-back requirements are excessive. These requirements have diminished property values for people owning undeveloped parcels along the shoreline. The county should compensate property owners for their loss when set-back requirements have diminished their value. 10/4/2020 4:57 PM 9 Set back review for building. Allow to build closer to water 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 10 If you own property / home on the shoreline, and it becomes damaged by fire or storm, you should be able to rebuild that home. 10/3/2020 8:54 AM 11 Setback requirements should be reviewed 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 12 Require any effluent from commercial aquaculture to be filtered 10/2/2020 2:35 PM 13 200 foot setback allowing repair of older septic systems allowing aerobic septic systems (the state has wider view and more choices and appreciation of the impact these systems can have) 10/1/2020 3:07 PM 14 If anything, I would like to make sure that the SMP provisions are strictly enforced by the County and State. 9/30/2020 2:15 PM 15 Setbacks from streams on a case by case basis 9/30/2020 11:53 AM 16 Mooring buoy compliance. It’s way out of hand in every waterway.9/30/2020 5:31 AM 17 The county needs to be much clearer about the interplay between critical area protections and shoreline regulation and enforcement. 9/28/2020 7:13 PM 18 18.25.440 Aquaculture 5) n) (ii) Report any known bacteriological characteristics of fish food used; I questioned this regulation when it was originally put in this section. It is very general and seems to have no purpose or direction or standard and nobody within the County that would be able to determine if the numbers the reported complied or were reasonable. To me it sounds like it is bureaucratic "fluff" with no known purpose. Just a case of "let us ask them for this" though I don't know why. 9/28/2020 8:30 AM 19 1) The aquaculture use regulations could use a bit of tweeking since there appear to be 9/21/2020 3:14 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 17 / 19 inconsistencies or confusing text in the program. 2) It's not clear to me why industrial piers can be built in priority aquatic areas whereas residential piers and marinas cannot. 3) It's not clear to me why forest practices can be permitted in natural areas. 4) More of a curiosity rather than a problem, but has there been significant interest in developing underwater parks in Jefferson? I haven't seen many scuba divers in the county. 5) I don't understand why oil and gas transmission lines can get C(d) permits in priority aquatic areas given the potential for disastrous consequences if an underwater pipe starts leaking. Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 18 / 19 Q12 Are there any changes to local circumstance, new information, or improved data the County needs to consider regarding the SMP? (describe) Answered: 15 Skipped: 82 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Will address with written comments.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 2 I wish we had more public marine waterfront.11/28/2020 11:44 AM 3 Effects of clear cutting activities on downstream ecologies and ground water.10/8/2020 9:05 AM 4 Are you tracking sealevel rise? How and is that data online?10/6/2020 12:39 PM 5 None 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 6 Climate change is already impacting the area and will continue to do so, and should be incorporated into the SMP using Best Available Science, including sea level rise projections. 10/3/2020 12:27 PM 7 Jefferson County appears to be the most restrictive County in comparison to other counties.SMP regulations, 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 8 Put public bathroom facility at Rocky Brook falls 10/2/2020 2:35 PM 9 Water table changes due to climate change. Assess the impact of deforestation and development. Assess the effect of runoff from housing and business. 10/1/2020 7:16 PM 10 Consistent and not more restrictive than state guidelines 10/1/2020 3:07 PM 11 Clarify the private boat anchoring access and policies for the covered shoreline to prevent neglected or abandoned boats from becoming a hazard and/or pollution source. Encourage near shoreline improvements that support improved runoff diversions to aid in estuary and sea grass area health. 10/1/2020 2:13 PM 12 Future impacts of climate change and associated sea level rise.9/30/2020 9:08 AM 13 Map mooring buoys and any non compliant uses as well as approved / permitted uses. also any in application phase(s). 9/30/2020 5:31 AM 14 The county’s online maps of critical areas are unclear.9/28/2020 7:13 PM 15 Is Ecology or some other government or university entity attempting to monitor the consequences of the inadvertent release of Atlantic salmon from netpens a number of years back? Are there any data for how well these fish have survived and whether this species has become established in Jefferson County or adjacent counties? 9/21/2020 3:14 PM Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program Update 19 / 19 Q13 Is there anything else you would like to share about the SMP Periodic review? Answered: 18 Skipped: 79 #RESPONSES DATE 1 Beach stairs are present from the past. When they have fallen into disrepair they are not removed, they are repaired and improved. Population density is not so great that regulated beach stair would create a hazard. Homeowner's attempts to reach the beach in unregulated manners can create hazards and are often not environmentally friendly. 12/25/2021 11:41 AM 2 Notify homeowners in close association of Shorelines when conducting reviews. Our voices mattter. 10/31/2021 9:01 AM 3 Will address with written comments.1/16/2021 11:33 AM 4 Thank you for asking!11/28/2020 11:44 AM 5 The periodic review should include strategies to improve public access to the shoreline and policies to integrate the Conservation Futures program to help achieve public access goals. 10/12/2020 7:42 AM 6 Thanks for the survey opportunity.10/6/2020 12:39 PM 7 A stairway to the beach increases property value, and thus tax income for the county.10/6/2020 11:39 AM 8 None 10/3/2020 7:50 PM 9 The SMP needs to be more accessible to view. it is very hard to find and hard to understand.10/3/2020 8:54 AM 10 Appreciate Jefferson County looking for feedback in regards to the SMP 10/2/2020 8:16 PM 11 My property is on a high-bank (60ft) "soft" cliff overlooking admiralty inlet. What can the county do to help retard erosion? 10/2/2020 6:43 PM 12 Gone to far and need to dial it back with more flexibility 10/1/2020 3:07 PM 13 I am not at all knowledgeable about the SMP. However, my concern is making sure that older development, such as Admiralty 1 Condos, built in 1969 and built right up to the tidelands, is able to maintain it's buildings, paths and stairs, walls, landscaping, etc. without excessive expense and hassle. "Grandfathering" the complex for necessary maintenance. 10/1/2020 10:55 AM 14 They should be reviewed more often than every eight years. Growth, development and technology change so fast that in eight years an SMP would be way out of date. 9/29/2020 4:16 PM 15 The county needs to budget for and enforce shoreline and critical area regulations. That is currently woefully deficient. 9/28/2020 7:13 PM 16 I would like to see better access to public shorelines that do not have access. Specifficately in Port Ludlow particularly along Ludlow Bay Road. 9/28/2020 1:08 PM 17 Thank you.9/28/2020 8:54 AM 18 I was unable to find online the map portfolio for the 2008 Shoreline inventory and characterization report. Are these restricted or if not, can the website where they can be found be posted on the SMP review page? 9/21/2020 3:14 PM Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 1 / 15 Q1 Have you applied for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? Yes Q2 When did you apply for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? 2019 Q3 What type(s) of Jefferson County shoreline permit(s) did you apply for? Shoreline Development Permit for Bulkhead Repair & Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Exemption Q4 Have you previously applied for any Jefferson County shoreline permits? No Q5 How would you describe your level of familiarity with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program and the County's shoreline permitting process? Slightly familiar and mostly confused. Q6 Did you know what type of shoreline permit(s) were required for your project? No #1#1 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Started:Started: Last Modified:Last Modified: Time Spent:Time Spent: IP Address:IP Address: Page 2: Permit Process Basics Page 3: Permit Process Experience WeW beb LiLinknk 11 (W( eW beb LiLinknk)) TThuh ru srsdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 151 ,5, 202 20 323 3:3:383 :8:3030 PPMM TThuh ru srsdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 151 ,5, 202 20 323 4:4:575 :7:5151 PPMM 010 :1:191 :9:2020 Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 2 / 15 Q7 If yes, how did you know which permit(s) were required? Did you end up needing different and/or additional permits? Which permit(s)? Respondent skipped this question Q8 If no, how did you find out which shoreline permit(s) were required? Help from Joel Peterson at Jefferson County Dept. Community Development. The pre-application conference was helpful but did not include all the agencies that needed to be contacted. Instead of a 3 page list of things to do, it should be a 8 page list. This would have help me be more organized. Q9 Did you understand what was expected from you as part of the shoreline permit process (i.e., applications, reports, fees) and the reasons for these requirements?If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Joel explained things quite well, and was very helpful along the way as new questions came up. Without his guidance, I would never have succeeded. I found the Stormwatet. Q10 Did you understand the shoreline permitting process (i.e., review steps, requirements for approval, overall schedule)If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? It seemed overly intensive for repair and maintenance. I did not understand the reason for such requirement for storm water plan. Q11 When presented with the Shoreline Master Program regulations, were you able to easily comprehend the intent of the regulations? If not, which regulation(s) did you not understand? Respondent skipped this question Q12 Did you encounter any barriers as part of the shoreline permitting process (financial, regulatory, other)? If so, what were they? How did you address these barriers? Getting the JARPA prepared and working with Dept. Ecology, Army Corps Engineers and Dept. Fish and Wildlife was intimidating. Q13 Did you encounter any surprises as part of the shoreline permitting process? If so, what were they? How did you address these surprises? Seemed to take a long time. Patience was the answer. Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 3 / 15 Q14 Did you receive consistent information from Jefferson County staff regarding the shoreline permitting process and Shoreline Master Program regulations throughout the permitting process? If not, what information was inconsistent? Always good and immediate help from the Jefferson County DCD Q15 What resources did you use or find to be helpful as part of the permitting process? Are there resources you found to be lacking? I would like to have seen a simple outline of permits required and entities to be contacted. This would be followed by a detailed 1, 2, 3...listing of each step of the process. Q16 What aspect(s) of the permitting process did you find to be helpful or to work well? Having a single person to email at each institution who was familiar with my case. Q17 What do you think could be done to improve the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? When you are a private citizen with no background in ecology or land use, working on permitting is like learning a foreign language. Just trying to understand what/where the "Ordinary High Water mark" is on my property was difficult. A simplifed and detailed step by step booklet on the permit process would be helpful. Q18 Is there anything that you could have done to improve your experience with the shoreline permit process? Respondent skipped this question Q19 Is there anything else that you would like to share with us about the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? I do have a MS degree from the UW, but I found this permitting process a difficult one. Our construction company did not want to do the permitting for us. Joel Peterson was understanding and helpful with my constant confusion. He was committed to helping us understand what and why. To save literally thousands of dollars, I undertook this venture. I know each permit applied for is unique, but a more detailed and organized step-by-step booklet would be helpful for the general publics ability to succeed at applying for shoreline permits. (Maybe we should get college credit for completing the process...hahaha!) I hope this was helpful. Page 4: Permit Process Suggestions Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 4 / 15 Q1 Have you applied for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? Yes Q2 When did you apply for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? 2021 and 2023 Q3 What type(s) of Jefferson County shoreline permit(s) did you apply for? Shoreline permit exemption and conditional use permit Q4 Have you previously applied for any Jefferson County shoreline permits? Yes Q5 How would you describe your level of familiarity with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program and the County's shoreline permitting process? Very unfamiliar, never looked at it Q6 Did you know what type of shoreline permit(s) were required for your project? No #2#2 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Started:Started: Last Modified:Last Modified: Time Spent:Time Spent: IP Address:IP Address: Page 2: Permit Process Basics Page 3: Permit Process Experience WeW beb LiLinknk 11 (W( eW beb LiLinknk)) MMono dn ad ya ,y, JJunu ene 121 ,2, 202 20 323 121 :2:303 :0:4242 PPMM WeW de nd en sesdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 212 ,1, 202 20 323 1:1:505 :0:4949 PPMM OOvverer aa wew ee kek 6 Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 5 / 15 Q7 If yes, how did you know which permit(s) were required? Did you end up needing different and/or additional permits? Which permit(s)? Respondent skipped this question Q8 If no, how did you find out which shoreline permit(s) were required? Had some idea, but did not know for sure. Can read the RCW and other documents to get an idea, but nothing was written that clearly stated what I needed, nor would I expect there to be (unusual circumstance) Met with JC staff in pre-application conference and they did research into the requirements and came back and told me what I needed Q9 Did you understand what was expected from you as part of the shoreline permit process (i.e., applications, reports, fees) and the reasons for these requirements?If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Yes. Application, SEPA forms were pretty standard. Did not have an idea of fees, not sure if there is a good tool to understand expected cost of fees ahead of time. Understood reasons for requirements, County is tied to RCW, not a lot of wiggle room. Q10 Did you understand the shoreline permitting process (i.e., review steps, requirements for approval, overall schedule)If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Process was opaque, not much insight into what was occurring and who was involved. Working with two people at County. Communication was passive, no forward communication - reliant on applicant to seek updates rather than county giving updates. Greatest improvement would be some online portal where you an log in and get weekly updates as it is difficult to be waiting and not knowing what the status is. Is someone trying to figure out a question? etc. Some insight into when the permit will be completed, what the steps are, an indicator of status or what 'step' the permit is in would be helpful. Would also save County staff time in responding to check in emails. Q11 When presented with the Shoreline Master Program regulations, were you able to easily comprehend the intent of the regulations? If not, which regulation(s) did you not understand? Respondent skipped this question Q12 Did you encounter any barriers as part of the shoreline permitting process (financial, regulatory, other)? If so, what were they? How did you address these barriers? Respondent skipped this question Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 6 / 15 Q13 Did you encounter any surprises as part of the shoreline permitting process? If so, what were they? How did you address these surprises? Thought I would get an exemption (instead of needing a CUP). Cost was higher than expected. Q14 Did you receive consistent information from Jefferson County staff regarding the shoreline permitting process and Shoreline Master Program regulations throughout the permitting process? If not, what information was inconsistent? Yes, for the most part. Staff needed to check on requirements for my project (uncertain of what permitting vehicle would be required, how they would interpret the project). Staff was transparent about this and it was understandable. Did not feel misled and staff did not go back on their word. Q15 What resources did you use or find to be helpful as part of the permitting process? Are there resources you found to be lacking? RCW and SMP were most helpful. Fee estimator was lacking. Q16 What aspect(s) of the permitting process did you find to be helpful or to work well? Pre-application meeting was a nice step in the process. Establishing a human contact has a lot of value. Being able to talk to someone before you submit and having them understand your project and you understand how county will approach your project and interpret the law is helpful. You are able to ask some questions to make sure your application is in good shape. I was not excited to pay for the pre-application conference, though I understand County is constrained with their time and I understand why they charge. But you can't really call and ask questions before applying. Once I applied, staff was much more willing to communicate. Q17 What do you think could be done to improve the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? Permit status tracking tool. Identifying projects that are for environmental benefit or are already using public funds and having a way to threat those differently (expedited review or lighter touch) Q18 Is there anything that you could have done to improve your experience with the shoreline permit process? More homework to understand the RCW/SMP. They are intimidating documents. Am I looking at the right thing? Is there more? Is there a guidance document? A required reading list or a list of what permit reviewers are looking at to make a decision on your permit would be helpful. Page 4: Permit Process Suggestions Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 7 / 15 Q19 Is there anything else that you would like to share with us about the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? Staff is very helpful and I enjoyed working with them. They are doing a great job, permitting is difficult from any perspective. I encourage them to be empowered to make process improvements. Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 8 / 15 Q1 Have you applied for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? Yes Q2 When did you apply for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? 2015 Q3 What type(s) of Jefferson County shoreline permit(s) did you apply for? Single family residence with ADU. Relied on real estate agent and architect, fumbled through, we tried to learn about what we could and couldn't do, not a lot of literature out there Q4 Have you previously applied for any Jefferson County shoreline permits? No Q5 How would you describe your level of familiarity with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program and the County's shoreline permitting process? Not at all (knew nothing, but much more savvy now). Was new to the area when applying Q6 Did you know what type of shoreline permit(s) were required for your project? No #3#3 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Started:Started: Last Modified:Last Modified: Time Spent:Time Spent: IP Address:IP Address: Page 2: Permit Process Basics Page 3: Permit Process Experience WeW beb LiLinknk 22 (W( eW beb LiLinknk)) WeW de nd en sesdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 212 ,1, 202 20 323 1:1:565 :6:5555 PPMM WeW de nd en sesdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 212 ,1, 202 20 323 2:2:222 :2:2727 PPMM 000 :0:252 :5:3131 Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 9 / 15 Q7 If yes, how did you know which permit(s) were required? Did you end up needing different and/or additional permits? Which permit(s)? Respondent skipped this question Q8 If no, how did you find out which shoreline permit(s) were required? Realtor and architect navigating code, once got directed to the right people in the county, I could navigate. Original owner of the land had done a lot of work ahead of time, I had to go to different county agencies to understand what I could do. Didn't know how to determine the specific distance from the shoreline I had to be. Q9 Did you understand what was expected from you as part of the shoreline permit process (i.e., applications, reports, fees) and the reasons for these requirements?If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Not really. Stumbled through one step at a time, learned as I went, contacting different agencies and getting directed to the right people. Understand some of the requirements, though we had an existing staircase that we replaced and found out we couldn't have the staircase on the beach (considered a 'natural zone') but there are other structures on the beach, so having a law that is not equitably applied is confusing. Designation of the beach was unclear - as to what could and could not occur on the beach. Q10 Did you understand the shoreline permitting process (i.e., review steps, requirements for approval, overall schedule)If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Not at all. Once I started speaking with individuals started to understand, but coming into it as a new person, existing pamphlets were not clear, being able to have someone to speak to directly was very helpful, having a point person, someone who had the answers or could find the answers. Material was lacking - trying to figure out what you could do, anytime you had a meeting it was onerous and you had to pay and make an appointment (instead of having a pamphlet) Q11 When presented with the Shoreline Master Program regulations, were you able to easily comprehend the intent of the regulations? If not, which regulation(s) did you not understand? Wasn't specifically presented with shoreline management regulations. Aquaculture is not clearly defined, difficult to understand these regulations, regulations are applied inconsistently as operations navigate between aquaculture and agriculture. Homeowners are eyes and ears for county on this because county is not here. Operation has bright lights, loud motors, say they are an agricultural operation so they can operate machines at all hours of the day. neighbors are concerened. Difficult to understand the different designations, didn't know what applied to us/what zone we are in. septic is difficult to navigate, different styles have been approved, confused as to why some situations have been treated differently than others. All septic had to run upland with pumps which was confusing, codes weren't straightforward as to how to get the infrastructure. Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 10 / 15 Q12 Did you encounter any barriers as part of the shoreline permitting process (financial, regulatory, other)? If so, what were they? How did you address these barriers? Financially restricting, septic system was three times more expensive than the amount for a normal systm, stormwater management systems were expensive, barrier was how to situate the house in order to meet requirements. Constrained by shoreline and well setbacks (community well is on my property). Overcame these barriers, just meant more time and expense. Q13 Did you encounter any surprises as part of the shoreline permitting process? If so, what were they? How did you address these surprises? That my property had a natural shoreline designation, in an archaeological zone Q14 Did you receive consistent information from Jefferson County staff regarding the shoreline permitting process and Shoreline Master Program regulations throughout the permitting process? If not, what information was inconsistent? Yes. Worked with two people (one from DCD and one from Health) which made it easy Q15 What resources did you use or find to be helpful as part of the permitting process? Are there resources you found to be lacking? FAQs on site are not helpful for someone on the shoreline. Some are good, but not relevant for those on the shoreline. Q16 What aspect(s) of the permitting process did you find to be helpful or to work well? One main point person Q17 What do you think could be done to improve the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? Having a site visit so owner could understand the type of property, some way to understand what designation you have, hard to tell with just photos, cant see all levels of the land, especially with shorelines (environmentally sensitive areas) all the nuances with the property. This way you could get the best information this way. If county is making requirements, they should understand the site. Page 4: Permit Process Suggestions Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 11 / 15 Q18 Is there anything that you could have done to improve your experience with the shoreline permit process? Been more educated on the process before purchasing on the shoreline Q19 Is there anything else that you would like to share with us about the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? Clear information on requirements for shoreline buffer and natural vegetation. Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 12 / 15 Q1 Have you applied for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? Yes Q2 When did you apply for a Jefferson County shoreline permit? 2020 Q3 What type(s) of Jefferson County shoreline permit(s) did you apply for? Residential building permit, ended up being a CUP Q4 Have you previously applied for any Jefferson County shoreline permits? No Q5 How would you describe your level of familiarity with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program and the County's shoreline permitting process? Had talked to one of the planners before starting application, knew we wanted to build a home, but had never looked at the code Q6 Did you know what type of shoreline permit(s) were required for your project? No #4#4 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Started:Started: Last Modified:Last Modified: Time Spent:Time Spent: IP Address:IP Address: Page 2: Permit Process Basics Page 3: Permit Process Experience WeW beb LiLinknk 44 (W( eW beb LiLinknk)) WeW de nd en sesdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 212 ,1, 202 20 323 2:2:232 :3:2828 PPMM WeW de nd en sesdad ya ,y, JJunu ene 212 ,1, 202 20 323 2:2:444 :4:3131 PPMM 000 :0:212 :1:0303 Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 13 / 15 Q7 If yes, how did you know which permit(s) were required? Did you end up needing different and/or additional permits? Which permit(s)? Respondent skipped this question Q8 If no, how did you find out which shoreline permit(s) were required? Staff explained different type of permits. Knew it would be shoreline because we are on the water. Found out from staff later in the process that it would be a CUP. CUP is based on change in square footage and everything hinged on their interpretation of what we were building. Q9 Did you understand what was expected from you as part of the shoreline permit process (i.e., applications, reports, fees) and the reasons for these requirements?If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Somewhat vague. It depended on their review of the application. On the actual application, we had to make some interpretations (there are areas that could be more clear), remember turning in the application and wondering if we had filled it out right. Staff reached out after, not sure timespan (there were delays because of COVID) Q10 Did you understand the shoreline permitting process (i.e., review steps, requirements for approval, overall schedule)If not, which piece(s) did you not understand? Not really – definitely not laid out very well, kind of need to do an onboarding, someone help you fill out the application. Passive experience, waiting for staff to ping you with something they need. Q11 When presented with the Shoreline Master Program regulations, were you able to easily comprehend the intent of the regulations? If not, which regulation(s) did you not understand? No. The SMP is two inches thick. I went through and flagged anything that might have something to do with our project so I could refer back. State SMA is 4x smaller than county document which is interesting. I understood what county asked us for but did not agree with the conditions set forth on this project. Hired experts to provide technical reports on impacts to the use of the property (replacing existing house) and both reports came back with zero impact to the environment. Staff did not agree and decided to override the reports and, consequently, we have more requirements which cost more money. Scientists provided a response to county and they still decided to not go with biologist and geologist recommendations. All of this has led to much higher costs. We cannot separate our septic system from our neighbors due to setbacks from community well (would have to hire a hydrologist to satisfy county requirements, too expensive now so that is a pending item). A neighbor recently built a house within the last ten years - why can't the County use the same geologist and biologist report ? Doesn't make sense, feel like they are just checking a box. Ignored the report anyway. Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 14 / 15 Q12 Did you encounter any barriers as part of the shoreline permitting process (financial, regulatory, other)? If so, what were they? How did you address these barriers? Financial - additional burden to improve sand filter system to meet FEMA requirments, landscape plan that should have no bearing on a property with existing vegetation (makes no sense to rip it out and replant). Regulatory - well setback requirements make it so we cannot improve septic system by separating from neighbor Q13 Did you encounter any surprises as part of the shoreline permitting process? If so, what were they? How did you address these surprises? Required to raise sand filter 12" to comply with FEMA flood plain regulations, planting plan required (thought we could get around it due to existing house on site) Q14 Did you receive consistent information from Jefferson County staff regarding the shoreline permitting process and Shoreline Master Program regulations throughout the permitting process? If not, what information was inconsistent? N/A Q15 What resources did you use or find to be helpful as part of the permitting process? Are there resources you found to be lacking? Would be nice if they had a resource that could help you fill out application (not suggesting that they do it for free but you a pay a lot of permits) and after you apply have some onboarding to walk you through timeline and steps. Having an arbitrator or someone you could go to if you have a disagreement with County on SMP interpretation. Better exception process (without having to provide more reports). Q16 What aspect(s) of the permitting process did you find to be helpful or to work well? None of it, drug out for a very long time Q17 What do you think could be done to improve the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? Consistency across all the counties with applying SMP regulations, extra County staff (which was why it was taking it so long), third party that someone can go to if there are disagreements Page 4: Permit Process Suggestions Jefferson County Shoreline User Guide Questionnaire 15 / 15 Q18 Is there anything that you could have done to improve your experience with the shoreline permit process? Not question what they were saying – little bit of a delay due to lumber prices, drug our feet a bit getting that. From application to permit was 17 months. Don't think it is meant to take that long. Q19 Is there anything else that you would like to share with us about the shoreline permit process and/or regulations? How do you prove economic burden? What is a reasonable amount a homeowner should spend? County ignored professional reports so why make us do that, just tell us what you think. CUP says for new use, this is not a new use of the property, there was a house and we are replacing it. This interpretation of a new use is what County relied on in requiring sand filter and planting plan. Don't believe there was malicious intent. Hoping survey results will have positive impacts on the future.