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This planning commission meeting on 6/26/2012 will focus on updating the Shoreline Master Program. Topics include a review of DOE comments, examining Chapter 4 regarding shoreline use provisions, addressing critical areas like wetlands and habitats, and discussing definitions. Staff will work to address received comments and further discussions are planned for August to review DOE changes. Specific topics cover maximum building heights, setbacks, impervious standards, and use provisions for various types of facilities and developments. Questions and clarifications are encouraged.
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Planning Commission meeting 6/26/2012 Shoreline Master program update
Update on DOE Comments • Review Chapter 4 - Shoreline Use Provisions • Questions purpose
DOE Comments received June 8 • Critical areas (wetlands, habitat areas) • Definitions • Overall – moderate amount of comments • Staff working to address • More detailed discussion in August on DOE changes Update on doe comments
Maximum height • Meant to preserve visual access (views) to water. • Generally 35 feet. 55 feet in UMU and Maritime. • View corridor study needed over 35 feet. • Setbacks • 50 feet from OHWM, except 75 in UPF & 100 Conservancy • Bluff – as recommended by geotechnical engineer, no less than 25 feet. • Averaging – yes! Chapter 4: development stds
Use Provisions: • Boating facilities & marinas • Piers, marinas, public boat launches • Location, materials, size, number. • For example, 24% open area for overwater structures. No creosote wood. • Commercial • No new overwater commercial uses, except accessory • Non-water oriented prohibited, except no direct connection Chapter 4: shoreline use provisions
Chapter 4: shoreline use provisions • Use Provisions: • Industrial • Water-dependentin Maritime only (ports, boat building, etc.) • Non-water dependent prohibited • Residential • Residential uses are priority under SMA • Proper management of these uses • Avoid stabilization, no overwater residences, conserve vegetation, limit impervious surfaces, discourage septic