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Case Number:SDP2017-00004 Case Status: Date Received:3/17/2017
Description:SHORELINE EXEMPTION AND FLOOD DEVELOPMENT PERMITS FOR ANNUAL SEDIMENT MONITORING OVER FIVE-YEAR TIMEFRAME Date Issued:3/30/2017
Applicant:DALE NORTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Expiration Date:3/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
Site Address:1 Case Finaled:
Parcel No:000000001 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: 11/7/2019
Disposition: DONE
Description: Approve Exemption-UF
Date Completed: 3/30/2017
Disposition: DONE
Description: Det. of Completeness-UF
Date Completed: 3/27/2017
Disposition: DONE
Description: Consistency Review-U
Date Completed: 3/27/2017
Disposition: DONE
Description: Env. Sensitive Area Review-U
Date Completed: 3/27/2017
Disposition: DONE
Description: App Substantially Complete-U
Date Completed: 3/27/2017
Disposition: DONE
Description: Case Entered
Date Completed: 3/17/2017
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: 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: No Fill or Other Material
Wording No fill or other material may be placed in the waters or intertidal areas of Jefferson County.

Title: Follow Flood Ordinance
Wording Flood hazard reduction measures are to be used as required by the Jefferson County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 07-0515-06 (Jefferson County Code Chapter 15.15).

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 (if required by that department).

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-ON-GOING ACTIVITY FINDING
Wording Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) implements an annual assessment and monitoring program at various sampling locations throughout Puget Sound. As part of this on-going, long-term program, sediment samples will be collected from marine waters within Jefferson County and this work requires a shoreline permit from this department. Sediment samples will be collected from shorelines designated as aquatic and/or priority aquatic.

Title: F-FLOOD DEVELOPMENT FINDING
Wording Sediment sampling will occur within waterbodies mapped on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps as Zone A. The proposed project is subject to the requirement for a flood development permit, which is incorporated into this decision. The proposal meets the definition for development, but not structure, in the flood damage prevention ordinance, as codified in JCC 15.15.050.

Title: F-BIOP FINDING
Wording This propoal must comply with the FEMA Biological Opinion. As per 7.2.C of the FEMA Model Ordinance (November 2013), a Habitat Assessment is not required for this project.

Title: F-FEMA BASE FLOOD FINDING
Wording The proposed project will not result in any increase in flood levels during base flood discharges.

Title: F-EXPIRATION FINDING
Wording As allowed under JCC 18.25.700, sampling may be conducted for five years with this permit. Authorization to conduct sampling shall terminate in Jefferson County five years from the date the permit is issued.

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 and an investigative site inspection, the following critical areas were confirmed to be present on the subject property: fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas and frequently flooded areas.

Title: F-SEPA Exempt
Wording Ecology is the lead agency for this proposal. Ecology has determined that the proposal is categorically exempt from review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(17).

Title: F-Approval for _____ Only
Wording This approval is for a sediment sampling under the Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program 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. Portions of Jefferson County, including marine environments are included as "critical habitat" for 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 the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program (JCC 18.25.550(17)) 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.