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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 11 :33 AM
Michelle McConnell
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RE: Draft Shoreline Master Program question - Bank protection for existing roads in Priority
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Michelle,
The roads are upland (at least until the river channel moves), but the armoring would be done at least partly below the
OHWM, in the Aquatic designation. That's the nature of back protection. We would typically only do this to protect an existing
roadway from damage related to flooding and bank erosion. The proposed language in Article 7 Shoreline Modifications,
Section 7 Structural Shoreline Armoring, B.1. Priority Aquatic, Page 7-30 would prohibit this. It states that "New structural
shoreline armoring is prohibited." This would prohibit the Department from protecting roads on the Dosewallips, Duckabush,
and Big and Little Quilcene Rivers since they are all designated Priority Aquatic. There may be other areas as well.
Jim Pearson
Jefferson County Public Works Department
PO Box 2070
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9162
(360) 385-9234 Fax
From: Michelle McConnell
Sent: Wednesday, March 04,20099:41 AM
To: Jim Pearson
Subject: RE: Draft Shoreline Master Program question
HiJim,
Sorry for the slow reply. The Priority Aquatic designation and regulations only apply below the OHWM. See the purpose
and criteria statements in Article 4.
Do the County roads extend waterward of ordinary high? Otherwise the upland shoreline designation would apply (Natural,
Conservancy, Shoreline Residential, or High Intensity). In other words, keep the road and any required armoring upland of
OHWM.
Cheers,
Michelle
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Direct: 360.379.4484
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From: Jim Pearson
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 11:00 AM
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To: Michelle McConnell
Subject: Draft Shoreline Master Program question
Michelle,
I took a quick look at the Draft SMP last night. It appears that the issues that we discussed back in March that were of concern
to the Public Works Department have been addressed. Thanks for your attention to this.
I did notice one additional area that should be considered. Article 7 Shoreline Modifications, 7 Structural Shoreline Armoring
and Stabilization, B Shoreline Environment Regulations, 1 Priority Aquatic Environment states that shoreline stabilization may
be permitted, but new structural shoreline armoring is prohibited. The priority aquatic designation includes marine shorelines
and the Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers. There are existing County Roads that adjoin these priority aquatic designations.
Please clarify whether this regulation would prohibit constructing structural shoreline armoring to protect these facilities. If this
is the case, please contact the Department to discuss this issue further.
Jim Pearson
Jefferson County Public Works Department
PO Box 2070
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9162
(360) 385-9234 Fax
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