kitsap smp task force reconvened meeting #1 november 9, 2011
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KITSAP SMP TASK FORCE Reconvened Meeting #1 November 9, 2011. Draft SMP Progress Update. Outline for Tonight (Nov. 9 th ). Review Work To Date Discuss Existing Development (“Non-Conforming”) Overview of Buffers and Critical Areas - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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)
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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?
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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)]
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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)]
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
Draft Buffer Proposal
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
Draft Buffer Proposal
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
Draft Buffer Proposal
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
Draft Buffer Proposal
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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
Kitsap County SMP Task Force, Nov.9, 2011
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