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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:38 AM
'Dick Bumgarner'
RE: Ammendments to SMP
Hello Dick & Lynn,
Thanks for your interest in the Preliminary Draft Shoreline Master Program (PDSMP) proposal. Due to work load and
time/budget constraints, I am unable to provide parcel-specific analysis for property owners. Let me provide some
general explanations:
State law provides a special preference for single family residential (SFR) development along the shoreline. As such, SFR
is exempt from the standards Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (PDSMP Article 9.3, item A.8 on page 9-3). The
proposed Residential regulations (PDSMP Article 8.8) would require a Conditional Use Permit for SFR along shorelines
designated Natural. SFR along other shoreline designations (Conservancy, Shoreline Residential, and High Intensity)
would required administrative review for a Letter of Exemption approval when a proposed development would be
reviewed for consistency with the rest of the SMP provisions (such as buffers and vegetation conservation) and all
County codes. For lots that are too shallow to accommodate the standard marine shore buffer of 150', the Non-
conforming Lots standards (PDSMP Article 6.1.E) could be used to allow SFR development within the standard buffer
area if all 11 criteria are met. No Shoreline Variance permit would be required, unless someone wanted to do
something other than what's allowed by the Program.
As for the Common Line Setback (CLS) provision proposed for non-conforming lots (PDSMP Article 6.7 on page 6-18), as
written, there must be an existing home on one or both sides of your proposed homesite. No Shoreline Variance permit
is required as long as you would conform to what's in the Program. If the SMP is adopted with the proposed 50'
separation limit and your neighbors' homes are more than 50' from your proposed homesite, then the CLS provision
would not apply for your SFR. However, the Planning Commission is currently reviewing the PDSMP and proposing
many revisions. They have not yet tackled the issue of buffers and the various buffer adjustment options, but it is
possible they would recommend something different than the 50' proposal.
Also, keep in mind the new SMP is not likely to take effect until "'2010. The existing SMP stays in effect until a new one
is fully adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and WA Dept of Ecology. The process we're on now will
likely see the BoCC approve some version of a new SMP by resolution in order to submit it to Ecology for final review
and approval. Local approval is not the same as local adoption via ordinance.
At this time, the SMP public comment period is closed but the Planning Commission has said it will hold another
comment period and public hearing once they release their revised version. Also, the Planning Commission has
requested a timeline extension but the Board of County Commissioners have not taken action to approve/deny that
request. Watch the local papers for announcements - the Leader is the legal paper of record for the County. You can
also join our emaillist for periodic project updates - just let me know. And, check the website from time to time - SMP
materials are posted online weekly under Formal Public Review Process. Go to
http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ShorelineUpdate2005-9.htm . Also, we're working on creating
some Frequently Asked Question handouts that will be distributed via email and web.
Hope this helps,
Michelle
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Michelle McConnell, Associate Planner - LRP Lead
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update Project Manager
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Direct: 360.379.4484
Web: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ShorelinePlanning.htm
NEW OFFICE HOURS: 9 a - 4:30 p Monday - Thursday; Closed on Friday
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From: Dick Bumgarner [mailto:lyckb@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 10:12 AM
To: Michelle McConnell
Subject: Ammendments to SMP
February 28, 2009
Michelle McConnell
Jefferson County
Community Development
Dear Michelle,
The Jefferson County web site indicates that you are the person we are suppose to direct questions to regarding
proposed amendments to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). My wife and I own a lot at Cape George
located on Victoria Loop in the colony. This is one of the few remaining unimproved water front lots in the
colony. We have owned the lot since 1986 and have always planned to build our final retirement home on that
lot at a future point.
Specifically, we need to know if the proposed SMP amendments would restrict our ability to build a single
family home on our lot using a common line setback between the existing homes on each adjacent lot. Would
this be allowed without a variance, require a variance or not be allowed under any circumstance?
We reviewed Article 6 of the preliminary draft on the county web site but came away with more questions than
answers. This is NOT a very transparent or user-friendly document!
We understand that the public review process and comment period has been extended. We definitely want to
provide comments but not until we understand exactly how the amendments will impact our ability to build on
our Cape George property.
The parcel number for our lot is 937 800 114 and the real property description is Cape George Colony Div. 1
Blk. 1 Lot 14.
Thank you for your attention to our questions and concern.
Sincerely,
Dick and Lynn Bumgarner
PO Box 474
Brinnon Wa. 98320
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