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To: Jefferson County Planning Commission
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Subject: Draft Shoreline Management Plan Public Comments
The following comments are applicable to the draft Shoreline Management Plan
published December 3, 2008.
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I see no written demonstration of the harm happening to our existing shorelines that
should be the rationale for added protection. In fact, quite the contrary, the County
has said repeatedly that OUT shorelines are said to be in "good" shape. What I do see
is that the added protection is required due to expected future growth in population. ~
which I see as a scare tactic for these rather onero~ relW!atiQIDi. J.~ ,~ ~ IJ ..... 0- fI "-
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I'm confused by the shorten6i PC discussion period and public comment period as it
relates to what took place on the CAO. What's the rush?
Why haven't the shoreline owners in Jefferson County been advised of these
changes?
Regulation of the shorelines in this County by incorporation of the Critical Area
Ordinance (ICC 18-22) by reference is confusing to me in light of the Supreme
Court Ruling (Futurewise V. Anacortes) which states that GMA critical areas within
the jwisdiction of the SMA must only be governed only by the SMA.
Granted, the fact that the SMA calls for an equal level of protection of shoreline
critical areas under the SMA. However, this ruling clearly states that any regulatory
relationship between SMA and GMA even by reference of performance standards is
strictly prohibited. It begs the question of whether this draft had a legal review.
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As I continue my review of this draft, I request the right to provide additional comments
should I choose.
Bud Schindler
270 Rhododendron Lane
Brinnon, WA 98320