RES 94-12 APPROVAL OF SSDP FOR LES WILLIAMSONRESOLUTION NO. 94 - ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, APPROVING A SHORELINE
SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR LES WILLIAMSON
, SSDP 07-30-93-1
WHEREAS, an application was submitted on July 30. 1993 to the City of
Bainbridge Island, Washington, by Les Williamson to replace an existing 36 foot float
with a 117 foot float with a 47 foot tee on an existing 125 foot dock , and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held by the City Planning Commission on February
24. 1994 , to consider the application, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, has
determined it to be in the public interest to adopt the Planning Commission Finding of Facts
and Conclusions of Law as determined at its regular Council meeting of March 17. 1994,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, as follows:
Section 1. The application of Les Williamson , SSDP07-30-93-1,
for replacement of 36 foot float with a 117 foot float with a 47 foot tee on an existing 125 foot
dock is approved.
Section 2. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, attached as Attachment 1
are hereby adopted by the City Council.
Janet West, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
~38AN P. KASPER, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 3-11-94
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3-17-94
RESOLUTION NO: 94-12
REF: C:\FORMS\CCSSDp. RES
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1971
PERMIT FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUBSTANTIAL
DEVELOPMENT, CONDITIONAL USE,
OR VARIANCE
[X] Substantial Development Permit
[ ] Conditional Use
[ ] Variance
Application No. SSDP07-30-93-1
Administering Agency City of Bainbridge Island
Date Received July 30, 1993
Approved Denied
Date of Issuance
Date of Expiration
Pursuant to RCW 90.58, a permit is hereby granted/denied to
Les Williamson
(Name of ApplicanO
563 Stetson Place SE
(Address)
to undertake the following development: To replace an existing 36 foot float extension with a 117 foot float with
a 47 foot tee to an existin~ 125 foot Ion~ dock.
upon the following property Section 34, Township 25, Range 2 East
(Section, Township, Range)
Within Eagle Harbor and/or its associated wetlands.
(Name of Water Area)
The project will not be within shorelines of statewide significance (RCW 90.03.350)
(be/not be)
The project will be located within a Residential designation.
(Environment)
The following master program provisions are applicable to this development Bainbrid~e Island Shoreline
Management Master Program (BIMC 16.12.580)
(State the Master Program Sections or Page Numbers}: If a conditional use or variance, also identify the portion
of the master program which provides that the proposed use may be a conditional use, or that portion of the
master program being varied.
Development pursuant to this permit shall be undertaken pursuant to the following terms and conditions
See attached Staff Report and Plannin~ Commission findings.
This permit is granted pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 and nothing in this permit shall
excuse the applicant from compliance with any other federal, state or local statutes, ordinances or regulations
applicable to this project, but not inconcistent with the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW).
This permit may be rescinded pursuant to RCW 90.68. 140(8) in the event the permittee fails to comply
with the terms of conditions hereof.
CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO THIS PERMIT WILL NOT BEGlN OR IS NOT
AUTHORIZED UNTIL THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING AS DEFINED IN
RCW 90.58.140(6) WAC 173-14-090, OR UNTIL ALL REVIEW PROCEEDINGS INITIATED WITHIN
THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH FILING HAVE TERMINATED; EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
IN RCW 90.58.140(5) (A) (B) (C) .
(Signature of Authorized Local Goven.nent)
THIS SECTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY USE ONLY IN REGARD TO A CONDITIONAL
USE OR VARIANCE PERMIT.
Date received by the Department
Approved Denied
This conditional use/variance permit is approved/denied by the Department pursuant to
chapter 90.58 RCW.
Development shall be undertaken pursuant to the following additional terms and conditions:
(date) (Sig~ature of Authoriz. ed Department Oj)~cial)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT
Williamson Dock SSDP 07-30-93-1
DATE March 17, 1994
AGENDA ITEM New Business
BILL NO AB 3067
EXPENDITURE REQ. 8 - 0 -
AMOUNT IN CURRENT
BUDGET
$ -0-
ATTACHMENTS: Transmittal Memo, Resolution, Shoreline Permit
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE RELEVANT:
Strategic Plan Comp. Plan
Zoning Ordinance RCW
Shoreline Plan X BIMC
Other
Personnel Manual
Contract/Bid Documents
Environmental Policy
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Application for Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to replace a 36 foot float extension
with a 117 foot float with a 47 foot tee on an existing 125 foot dock, at 563 Stetson Place SE,
in Eagle Harbor.
Approval with Conditions
RECOMMENDATION
MEMORANDUM OF TRANSMITTAL
To:
Bainbridge Island City Council
From:
Bainbridge Island Planning Commission
Date: March 7, 1994
Williamson Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
S~ARY:
Mr. Les Williamson has applied for a shoreline substantial development permit to replace an
existing 36 float extension with a 117 foot float extension with a 47 foot tee on an existing 125
foot dock. The subject parcel is on the north side of Eagle Harbor, at 563 Stetson Place SE.
The project came before the Planning Commission on February 24, 1994, for review and
recommendation. The Commission unanimously accepted the findings of fact and
recommendation of the staff report dated February 18, 1994 with one additional condition added.
Conditions of approval are as follows:
1. A Hydraulics Project Approval shall be obtained from the Department of Fisheries prior to the
commencement of construction.
2 A permit from the Army Corps of Engineers shall be obtained prior to the commencement of
construction.
3. A building permit from the City of Bainbridge Island shall be obtained prior to commencement
of construction.
4. All conditions of approval of the Hydraulics Project Application shall be complied with.
5. All Army Corps of Engineers' conditions of approval shall be complied with.
6. The styrofoam floats shall be contained to prevent their deterioration and release into the
water.
7. Pilings used to secure the float in place shall be made of concrete to prevent leaching of
hazardous chemicals into the water. (added by Planning Commission)
No public hearing was requested. The recommendation is that the City Council gram the permit
without a public hearing if the conditions of approval are complied with.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the findings of fact,
conclusions of law and recommendation of the staff report adopted by the Planning Commission
with one additional condition of approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes of February 24, 1994, Planning Commission Meeting
Vicinity Map
Plans for Proposal
She listed the following agencies involved in review:
DNR - Applicant proposing to lease land
Dept of Fishcries - role is to protect fisheries
Dept of Health - safety
Department of Ecology - SEPA
City of Bainbridge Island
Ms. James identified the major issues raised: The effect on marine life
The effect on the upland environment, mostly residential
noise
light
intrusion on privacy
She described the area to be harvested, the proposed working hours and the effect on
marine life.
She noted the following codes used to review this application:
Kitsap County Shoreline Master Program Policies, adopted at annexation.
City of Winslow Procedures
Current zoning regulations
Current Comprehensive Plan (The Subarea Plan and the City of Winslow
Comprehensive Plan)
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Ms. James gave a brief description of geoducks and their habitat.
Ms. James described the process for determining areas for harvest. She said the
Department of Fisheries identifies general areas and does a pre-harvest survey one year
ahead of harvest. This survey involves:
Map eelgrass beds
Counting geoducks
Sampling for quality and size
Identifying sensitive organisms in the area
Setting harvest restrictions
She said the Department of Health must certify the area as safe, and after the harvest a
post harvest survey is done.
Ms. James described limitations on the harvest activities.
No less than 600 feet from shore
noise limit of 50 decibels
hours restricted to 9 AM to 4 PM
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FEBRUARY 24, 1994
PAGE8
Daley asked if there are setbacks, since the tee takes up the entire width of the property.
Ms. Stave indicated there are no setback requirements in the tidelands.
Ms. Mallin expressed concern about proliferation of moorage and suggested the need to
address the concept of encouraging aggregation of docks. She was also concerned about
the use of creosote.
Mr. Daley said he has a problem with the width, and noted that the opportunity to utilize
the dock for other boats exists.
Ms. Stave said neighbors have expressed concern that the dock be used only for one
boat, due to parking limitations of the street.
A Department of Natural Resources representative expressed concern that the boat might
be moored on state lands, but was assured that this is not the case.
On motion by Wayne Daley, second by Barbara Watson, members voted
unanimously to approve the Wi!llarn.qon SSDP, accepting the f'mdlngs of fact and
conclusions of the Staff Report Dated February 18, 1994, and adding condition
requiring concrete piling to be used for the dock extension.
Geoduek Harvest SSDP09-03-92-1
Associate Planner Kathy James presented this application by the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to obtain a Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit for commercial harvest of geoduck clams in approximately 750 acres of state-
owned subtidal bedlands around Balnbridge Island.
Chair Curtis announced that the DNR has requested a public hearing which will be held
by the Hearing Examiner, probably in March. She added that this meeting is not a public
hearing, although questions may be taken after the presentation. She noted that public
comment may be made by writing letters or coming to the hearing.
Ms. Curtis answered questions from the audience about the intent of the meeting and the
process of the public hearing. She said since new material has been delivered at the
meeting and three members of the Commission are absent, the Commission may not
reach a conclusion at this meeting.
Ms. James said the proposed location of the harvest is a strip between minus 18 feet and
minus 60 feet from zero tide. She said the proposed areas of harvest are from the Agate
Pass Bridge to Manzanita Bay, and on the east side of the Island, four areas from Fay
Bainbridge State Park south to Skiff Point, and from Murden Cove south to Yeomalt
Point.
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FEBRUARY 24, 1994
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It was clarified that Nisqually Way is unlikely to be widened.
On motion by Barbara Watson, second by Wayne Daley, members voted
unanimously to approve the Montgomery variance, and adopt the findings of fact
and recommendation of the February 18, 1994, Staff Report.
3. Keeney Variance postponed to a future date.
Sievertson Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Assistant Planner George Johnston presented this application by Norman Sievertson to
construct a 72 foot dock extension to an existing 167 foot long floating dock.
Mr. Johnston said one comment letter had been received from the Department of
Ecology, recommending approval with the conditions on page two of the staff report
dated February 18, 1994. He said he agrees with the Director and previous planner on
this project, recommending approval of the dock extension. He said it is a permitted use
and there are no restrictions on the length of docks. He reviewed the eight conditions
in the staff report which is attached.
Ms. Watson asked about the length of nearby docks.
Mr. Johnston said the existing dock is like others in the area, but would extend beyond
them with the extension. He explained that the applicant has a sailboat which at extreme
low tide, would rest on the bottom unless the dock extends quite a distance out.
Norm Sievertson, Applicant, said the 72 feet extension would give him 7.6 feet, so that
at a minus 1.6 foot tide the keel would rest on the bottom. He said the boat has a six foot
draft.
Mr. Daley said it is a difficult area because of the shallowness. He thought the proposal
would not cause any problem.
Reed Hanson, a neighbor to the south. supperted the application, stating that the
Seivertson's dock would be consistent with his.
Mr. Daley asked what kind of pilings would be used.
Mr. Seivertson said he would be using creosoted pilings which he has already obtained.
Mr. Daiey said he had alternative suggestions, but since the applicant already had the
pilings, he would not go into that.
On motion by Wayne Daley, second by Linda Mallin, members voted unanimously
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FEBRUARY 24, 1994
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to approve the Shoreline Substantial Ph-mit for the dock extension, accepting the
findings of fact and recommendations of staff in the February 18, 1994, Staff Report
and forwarding the application to the City Council for approval.
Williamson Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Assistant Planner Marti Stave presented this application to replace an existing 36 foot
float extension with aa 117 foot float extension with a 47 foot tee to an existing 125 foot
long dock.
She said Mr. Williamson, the Applicant, is executor of Louise Williamson's estate, and
the property is being sold at the end of March to Mr. and Mrs. Gaulding who own a
deep-draft sailboat.
She said the existing float lies on the tide flats at low tide (approximately one half of the
year.
She said the proposal is subject to the Winslow Shoreline Management Master Program
in the residential environment. She said it complies with all policies for this
environment. She said it complies with the regulation that requires it be the minimum
necessary.
She said a MDNS was issued Dec 17, 1994. There were two comments received from
Department of Wildlife and Department of Ecology (attachment G in the packet).
She noted the letter from the Department of Wildlife, indicates the writer was confused
about the location of the proposal. She said the Applicant has already received an HPA
approval, which includes an error: Condition #3 will be corrected in a new HPA
approval. She said approval has also been received from the Corps of Engineers.
Ms. Stave recommended approval with the conditions on page two of the on staff report
(which are the same as in the MDNS).
The Applicant, Les Williamson noted that the existing dock goes dry at a minus 3' tide.
Daley asked if there were any concerns with shaded areas. The applicant noted the dock
was narrow enough to allow adequate light penetration.
Mr. Daley asked the reason for the length of the Tee.
Mr. Clark Gaulding stated his boat is 40' long and the proposal allows some extra pier
at either end.
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ATTACHMENT 1: Conditions of Approval - Williamson SSDP07-30-93-1
1. A Hydraulics Project Approval shall be obtained from the Department of Fisheries prior to
the commencement of construction.
2 A permit from the Army Corps of Engineers shall be obtained prior to the commencement
of construction.
3. A building permit from the
commencement of construction.
4.
5.
6.
City of Bainbridge Island shall be obtained prior to
All conditions of approval of the Hydraulics Project Application shall be complied with.
All Army Corps of Engineers' conditions of approval shall be complied with.
The styrofoam floats shall be contained to prevent their deterioration and release into the
water.
7. Pilings used to secure the float in place shall be made of concrete to prevent leaching of
hazardous chemicals into the water.