KITSAP SMP TASK FORCE Reconvened Meeting #1 November 9, 2011 Draft SMP Progress Update

KITSAP SMP TASK FORCEReconvened Meeting #1November 9, 2011

Draft SMP Progress Update

Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011

Outline for Tonight (Nov. 9th)

Review Work To Date

Discuss Existing Development (“Non-Conforming”) Overview of Buffers and Critical Areas

Homework: Review draft SMP (see Table of Contents handout for draft sections)


Timeline Review

[WE ARE HERE]

Since We Last Met…

Task Force Meetings April 2010 – June 2011

Summer 2011 Work Groups:• Shoreline Stabilization (Bulkheads)• Piers and Docks• Buffer and Critical Areas Ordinance Integration

Continued meeting with cities, tribes and state agencies


Task Force Role Not expected to be experts!

Discuss, not debate.

Comment on sections of interest.

Provide feedback to staff.

Is the SMP language understandable?



Existing Structures, Uses, and LotsThe “Non-conforming” Issue

Took into consideration: Language from existing SMP and Zoning Code SSB 5451 Public Comment

Highlights: With limited exceptions, existing, lawfully established uses,

structures and lots will be considered “conforming” New and expanded uses and modifications required to meet “no

net loss” standard


Buffers and Critical Areas

Work Group agreed that the following CAO (Title 19) sections are generally appropriate to integrate “as-is” into the SMP:

WetlandsGeological HazardsFrequently Flooded AreasCritical Aquifer Recharge Areas


Buffers and Critical Areas

Work Group focused on CAO “Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas” section (streams and shorelines).

Updated SMP will include: Critical Freshwater and Saltwater Habitats Standards Vegetation Conservation Buffers


Buffers in General… Must provide a level of protection to critical areas within the

shoreline area that is at least equal to that provided by CAO

[WAC 173-26-221(2)(a)(ii)]

Establish adequate buffer zones around fish and wildlife habitats [WAC 173-26-221(2)(c)(iii)(B)]

Protect existing and restore degraded upland ecological functions important to critical habitats, including riparian vegetation

[WAC 173-26-221(2)(c)(iii)(B)]

Should be based on an analysis incorporating the most current, accurate, and completer scientific and technical

information available. [WAC 173-26-221(5)(b)]


Vegetation Conservation Buffers

The intent of vegetation conservation is to:Protect and restore the ecological functions and ecosystem-wide

processes performed by vegetation along the shorelinesProtect human safety and property,Increase the stability of slopesReduce the need for shoreline armoringImprove the visual and aesthetic qualities of the shorelineProtect plant and animal species and their habitats, andEnhance shoreline uses[WAC 173-26-221(5)(b)]

Local governments may implement these objectives through a variety of measures, including setback and buffer standards. [WAC 173-26-221 (5)(c)]


Draft Buffer Proposal








Uses and ModificationsAgriculture Aquaculture Barrier StructuresBoating Facilities (incl. Marinas)

Commercial Development Dredging Fill Forest Practices

Industrial Development

Mining Mooring Structures (Piers, Docks, etc.)

RecreationResidential Development Shoreline Stabilization (Bulkheads)

Transportation Utilities


Homework Review Draft SMP, or sections of interest Email or post comments online Be prepared to discuss comments/recommendations at

next meeting

Next Meeting December meeting – week of December 12th? Task Force comments/recommendations Public Outreach Plan

Documents

KITSAP SMP TASK FORCE Reconvened Meeting #1 November 9, 2011 Draft SMP Progress Update