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Case Number:SDP2013-00025 Case Status: Date Received:5/14/2013
Description:Shoreline Exemption for Mooring Buoy #68 to be used for residential purposes only Date Issued:9/10/2013
Applicant:LARS THANEM Expiration Date:9/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Site Address:64 WATER ST Case Finaled:
Parcel No:989400707 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: 8/6/2018
Disposition: DONE
Description: Approve Exemption-UF
Date Completed: 9/10/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Det. of Completeness-UF
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: RAP Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Consistency Review-U
Date Completed: 9/10/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Env. Sensitive Area Review-U
Date Completed: 9/10/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Stormwater Review-U
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Septic Review Complete-U
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: App Substantially Complete-U
Date Completed: 8/21/2013
Disposition: DONE
Description: Case Entered
Date Completed: 5/14/2013
Disposition:

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 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: 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: Treated Materials Must be Cured
Wording All lumber and other materials treated with preservative shall be sufficiently cured to minimize leaching into the water or shore bed, in accordance with the Best Management Practices approved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Title: Site Plan
Wording Construction shall be in substantial compliance with the site plan submitted on May 14, 2013 as it exists now or is hereafter amended by Jefferson County and/or the Washington Department of Ecology.

Title: No Fill or Other Material
Wording No fill or other material may be placed in the waters or intertidal areas of Jefferson County.

Title: FEMA BIOP CONDITION
Wording The applicant is required to comply with the FEMA BiOp. The mooring buoys shall not be installed until a permit has been received from the Corps.

Title: SPTB MGMT PLAN CONDITION
Wording Jefferson County requests mooring buoy owners post emergency response contact information on their vessel and provide emergency contact information to DNR for inclusion on an emergency response contact list.

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-SHORELINE FINDING
Wording The applicant is proposing to place a mooring buoy in Port Townsend Bay. The shoreline designation is aquatic. The mooring buoy is for residential use only; use of the mooring buoy for commerical uses requires additional permitting through this department.

Title: F-FEMA BIOP FINDING
Wording The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers generally requires permits for mooring buoys, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all applicable permits from federal agencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements for threatened and endangered species under the Biological Opinion (BiOp) are implemented at the local level. However, projects requiring federal permits can show compliance with the FEMA BiOp through Corps permitting. Therefore, the applicant is to obtain any federal permits prior to placement of the mooring buoys.

Title: F-CAO EXEMPT FINDING
Wording Mooring buoys are for recreational uses and are exempt from the critical areas requirements, as per JCC 18.22.070(12).

Title: F-DNR COMMENT FINDING
Wording Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviewed this application. It is the understanding of DNR that this mooring buoy is for private recreational use only. If the buoys are to be used for commercial purposes, the property owners need to re-apply for a commercial lease from DNR.

Title: F-SPTB MGMT PLAN FINDING
Wording This mooring buoy is located in the area included in the South Port Townsend Bay Management Plan adopted October 21, 2012 through Resolution 57-12. This plan manages boater usage in a manner that ensures continued, year-round harvest of commercial shellfish while balancing that interest with the legitimate use of the bay for public recreation and other commercial use.

Title: F-Confirmed ESAs
Wording The application was reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development staff for the potential presence of Critical Areas under the provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC). After an initial Geographic Information Systems mapping review, the following Critica Areas were confirmed to be present on the subject property: fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas (listed species); geologically hazardous areas (seismic hazards); frequently flooded areas; aquifer recharge areas (susceptible); and seawater intrusion protection zones (coastal).

Title: F-Aquifer Recharge Area
Wording Aquifer Recharge Areas in Jefferson County are characterized by porous geological formations that allow percolation of the surface water into the soils and the underlying zone of saturation. Aquifers are geologic formations that contain sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water to wells and springs. Aquifers serve as the source of drinking water within most of the rural portions of Jefferson County.

Title: F-Susc. Aquifer Recharge Area
Wording Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Areas are those with geologic and hydrologic conditions that promote rapid infiltration of recharge waters to groundwater aquifers.

Title: F-Geohazard Area
Wording Geologically Hazardous Areas in Jefferson County are characterized by slope, soil type, geologic material, and groundwater that may combine to create problems with slope stability, erosion, and water quality during and after construction or during natural events such as earthquakes or severe rainstorms.

Title: F-SIPZ
Wording Marine shorelines and islands are susceptible to a condition that is known as seawater intrusion. Seawater intrusion is a condition in which the saltwater/freshwater interface in an aquifer moves inland so that wells drilled on upland areas cannot obtain freshwater suitable for public consumption without significant additional treatment and cost. Maintaining a stable balance in the saltwater/freshwater interface is primarily a function of the rate of aquifer recharge (primarily through rainfall) and the rate of groundwater withdrawals (primarily through wells). The Washington Department of Ecology is the agency with statutory authority to regulate groundwater withdrawal for individual wells in Jefferson County. New development, redevelopment, and land use activities on islands and in close proximity to marine shorelines in particular should be developed in such a manner to maximize aquifer recharge and maintain the saltwater/freshwater balance to the maximum extent possible by infiltrating stormwater runoff so that it recharges the aquifer.

Title: F-Coastal SIPZ
Wording The parcel is located within a coastal SIPZ (seawater intrusion protection zone) according to the County GIS map. There are voluntary and mandatory measures identified in the Jefferson County Seawater Intrusion Policy (Resolution 44-22, effective September 23, 2002) that apply to well drilling proposals and building permit applications on existing lots of record. A Coastal SIPZ is defined as: all islands and area within one-quarter mile of marine shoreline, but no history of chloride concentration above 100 mg/L in groundwater sources within 1000 feet.

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 May 14, 2013, 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 September 9, 2013 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 shoreline exemption to install 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: ZONING
Wording The parcel has been designated as Urban Growth Area Urban Commercial (transitional zoning is Rural Village Center) under the Jefferson County Comprehensive Land Use Map effective August 28, 1998.

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. Portions of Jefferson County, including marine waters, 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 The Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act requires landowners within 660 feet (1/8th of a mile) of an eagle nest to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This Eagle Act prohibits anyone from "taking" bald eagles. This federal law defines the term "take" and describes the possible legal consequences when a "take" occurs. Among other actions, "take" includes a disturbance of bald eagles or their habitat. Under federal law a permit may still be required for activities that impact bald eagles or their habitat. Contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service (http://www.fws.gov/pacific/eagle/) to learn more about how this law affects your project. 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 Chapter 18.25 JCC (Shoreline Master Program) 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.