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Case Number:SDP2009-00094 Case Status: Date Received:12/15/2009
Description:SHORELINE EXEMPTION FOR A MOORING BUOY Date Issued:3/9/2010
Applicant:MICHAEL SHANNON Expiration Date:3/9/2011 12:00:00 AM
Site Address:1493 IRONDALE RD Case Finaled:
Parcel No:901021007 Other Cases Parcel Data Map It

Case Actions
Below is a list of actions that have been taken by staff for this permit case. They are sorted based on the date they were added to the database with most recent actions at the top. A value in the "Date Completed" field indicates that the action has been completed.
Description: Status updtd - Energov Convrsn
Date Completed: 10/4/2022
Disposition: DONE
Description: File Archived
Date Completed: 4/6/2018
Disposition: DONE
Description: Approve Exemption-UF
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Case Entered
Date Completed: 12/15/2009
Disposition:
Description: App Substantially Complete-U
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Stormwater Review-U
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Env. Sensitive Area Review-U
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE
Description: Consistency Review-U
Date Completed: 3/9/2010
Disposition: DONE

Case Conditions
Below is a list of conditions for this permit case. Conditions typically record requirements that the applicant must meet to be in compliance with the permit.
Title: Buoy Not Rented/Leased-Exemptions
Wording The mooring buoy shall not be rented or leased.

Title: Buoy: No More Than Two (2) Boats
Wording No more than two (2) boats shall be secured by a mooring buoy.

Title: Buoy marked
Wording The buoy shall be permanently marked with the proponent's name, address, and telephone number and the permit number.

Title: Buoy Placement-SDP
Wording The buoy shall be placed a minimum of 100 feet from existing permitted or exempted adjacent mooring buoys, docks, and piers. The buoy shall be located at least 100 feet seaward of the minus 6 foot mean lower low water tidal elevation.

Title: Vessel maintenance activities
Wording Vessel maintenance activities which may cause water pollution, including hull chipping and painting, shall be performed at designated facilities.

Title: Buoy Permission Only
Wording This permit constitutes permission to place a mooring buoy and ground tackle only. Permission to place floats is not authorized.

Title: Buoy discernible from a distance
Wording The buoy shall be discernible from a minimum distance of 100 yards under normal daylight conditions.

Title: Discharge oil: state & fed regs
Wording The proponents shall comply with all relevant state and federal regulations pertaining to the discharge of oil.

Title: Other Work/Separate Approval
Wording Work within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program other than as described above shall receive separate review from this Department.

Title: Three day limit occupied boats
Wording Boats that are occupied shall not be permitted to moor at private docks, piers, and floats longer than three (3) days unless pump-out facilities are available in the immediate vicinity.

Title: Hydraulic Code/HPA Check
Wording Prior to commencing development activity, proponent is responsible for informing the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in order for WDFW to determine whether this action is subject to the Washington State Hydraulic Code (Chapter 220-10 WAC). Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) is required for all hydraulic projects, which are defined as construction or performance of other work that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the natural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of the state.

Title: Comply with HPA
Wording In addition to Jefferson County permit conditions, the project proponent shall comply with all conditions set forth by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife through Hydraulic Project Approval.

Title: Army Corps Check
Wording Prior to commencing development activity, the proponent is responsible for informing the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) in order for COE to determine whether a Department of the Army permit or review is required. Generally, review is required for construction and dredging in or around navigable waters of the US and for work or fill in hydrologically connected wetlands. Contact the US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Regulatory Branch, PO Box 3755, Seattle WA 98124, (206) 764-3495, for more information.


Case Findings
Below is a list of findings for this permit case. Findings typically record facts that the staff are using as the basis of their permit processing decisions.
Title: F-SMP BUOY
Wording A Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application has been submitted. Issues related to the availability of existing docks, moorage facilities, and public mooring buoys were addressed in this review. The issues the mooring buoys are preferred over private docks and that preference should be giving to upland landowners was considered in this review. This proposal is for mooring buoy with a helix anchor screw system with mid line floats synthetic line that will not scrape or damage bottom. The required HPA can ensure that during the installation of the mooring buoy that it will not be placed in sensitive habitat areas (i.e. eelgrass beds). This type of anchoring system provides strength while minimizing impacts to the shoreline vegetation and marine organisms. Based on the design of proposed mooring buoy and with the recommended conditions of approval, this proposal has been determined to be in compliance policies and performance standards for Mooring Buoys (JCC 18.25.380) and other requirements of the SMMP. This proposal will require a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from the WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife and may require an Aquatics Lease from the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources and review by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers if it interferes with navigation.

Title: F-APPROVAL
Wording This approval is for installation of a Mooring Buoy only. Any future permits on this site are subject to review for consistency with applicable codes and ordinances and does not preclude review and conditions which may be placed on future permits.

Title: F-Confirmed ESAs
Wording The application was reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development staff on March 9, 2010 for the potential presence of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC). After an initial Geographic Information Systems mapping review and an investigative site inspection, the following ESAs were confirmed to be present on the subject property: Conservancy Shoreline Designation.

Title: F-SEPA Exempt
Wording Jefferson County determined that this proposal is categorically exempt from review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(24)(f).

Title: F-Site Plan Changes
Wording The site plan as submitted with the Shoreline Exemption application on December 15, 2009 has been reviewed for consistency under the UDC, and has been approved by Jefferson County Department of Community Development. Any modifications, changes, and/or additions to the stamped, approved site plan dated March 9, 2010 shall be resubmitted for review and approval by Jefferson County Department of Community Development.

Title: F-Approval for _____ Only
Wording This approval is for a Single Mooring Buoy only. Any future permits on this site are subject to review for consistency with applicable codes and ordinances and does not preclude review and conditions which may be placed on future permits.

Title: F-General PMT Notice
Wording NOTICE: This permit does not excuse the proponent from complying with other local, state, and federal ordinances, regulations, or statutes applicable to the proposed development, but consistent with RCW 90.58. Development pursuant to this permit shall be undertaken subject to the applicable policies and performance standards of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Master Program and the Jefferson County Unified Development Code. If during excavation or development of the site an area of potential archaeological significance is uncovered, all activity in the immediate area shall be halted, and the Administrator shall be notified at once. The Federal Endangered Species Act rules to protect threatened Chinook and Summer-run Chum salmon became effective on January 8, 2001. Bull trout have been listed as threatened since early 2000. Under the ESA, any person may bring lawsuit against any individual or agency that "takes" listed species (defined as causing harm, harassing, or damaging habitat for the listed species). In addition, the National Marine Fisheries Service can levy penalties. All areas in Jefferson County are included as "critical habitat" for a listed species. Development of property along any marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains could harm habitat if protective measures are not taken. To minimize the potential to damage habitat, all property owners developing adjacent to marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains are advised to do the following: - All development activities should avoid unstable slopes, wetlands, and forested areas near surface waters - Remove minimal vegetation for site development, especially large trees - Allow trees that have fallen into surface waters to remain there - Infiltrate stormwater from buildings and driveways onsite through drywells rather than discharging directly into surface waters or roadside ditches Any individual, group, or agency can bring suit for a listed species "taking", even if you are in compliance with Jefferson County development codes. The risk of a lawsuit against you can be reduced by consulting with a professional fisheries habitat biologist, and following the recommendations for site development provided by the biologist. For more information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle, or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Title: F-SDP Exemption Section
Wording The Development Review Division finds that this proposal is consistent with Shoreline Master Program Section 18.25.090(11) and is consequently exempt from the substantial development permit (SDP) requirements. Exemptions from the substantial development permit requirements do not exempt a proposed development from compliance with the applicable policies and standards of the Shoreline Master Program or other applicable Federal, State, or local permit or license requirements.