HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 10 04 PC SMP Hearing BERK presentationSMP Periodic Review
Planning Commission October 4, 2023
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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Condensed Project Timeline (to date)
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SMP Task Force 2020
Planning Commission
Recommended SMP
October 2021
Ecology Initial
Determination of
Consistency
September 2022
Grant 2023
Progress Draft SMP
Shoreline Users
Guide
Responses to Ecology
Comments April-June
2023
Survey and Open
House June 2023
Planning Commission
Key Topics for
Discussion
June – August 2023
Planning Commission
Hearing October
2023
SMP Periodic Review Components
Revised Shoreline Master Program
Address Required & Recommended Changes
Cumulative Impacts Analysis Addendum
Modest Home & Common Line Provisions
Non-conforming Residential, Minor Expansions
Beach Access Structures
Updated Periodic Checklist
Draft State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist
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Key Issues Addressed in Hearing Draft
▪Buffer Modifications
Modest Home Standards
Common Line
Buffer Reduction
Buffers Crossing Roads
▪Aquatic Uses
Mooring Buoys and
Marinas
Aquaculture
▪Stormwater Facilities
Clarify on Use Table as
Accessory under Utilities
Next Steps
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•Review: June-August 2023
•Hearing and Recommendations: October -November 2023
Jefferson County Planning Commission Review & Recommendations
•November-December 2023
Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Consideration & Approval
•Standard Process (WAC173-26-100)
•Ecology review process will start with a state comment period
•Following the Ecology comment period, Ecology determines whether to accept the county proposal
or require changes
Washington Department of Ecology