smp symposium overview

Shoreline Master Program Symposium: 

Shoreline Master Program Symposium Hosted by: Chelan County Natural Resource & Community Development Departments

Symposium Objectives:: 

Symposium Objectives: Introductions Overview of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update. Group discussion: Current SMP Issues Review local and state approval process.

Slide3: 

Overview of the SMP Update Process

Brief History……: 

Brief History…… 1971: The Shoreline Management Act (SMA) was passed by the Legislature. Response to a voter initiative Established balance of authority between local and state. Gave primary regulatory authority to the Cities & County.

Policies of the SMA were to:: 

Policies of the SMA were to: Encourage water dependent uses Protect shoreline natural resources Promote public access

1975:: 

Chelan County adopted our current Shoreline Master Program. Was prepared by a group of citizens as part of an appointed Advisory Committee. The document took over nine months to prepare. 1975:

2003:: 

Ecology updated the SMP Guidelines Set New Compliance Deadlines Chelan County’s deadline: 2013. Provided funding for updates through Grant agreements 2003:

SMP Update Process: 

SMP Update Process Cooperative program between Local & State Government Chelan County opted to be an early adopter Scheduled to be complete June 30, 2010

Chelan County’s Role:: 

Chelan County’s Role: Project Management & Coordination Encourage public participation through hosting informational meetings and workshops. Develop the SMP with the assistance of Advisory Committee, Cities & Consultant Administer the SMP Rules & Regulations

Ecology’s Role:: 

Ecology’s Role: Provide funding and grant support. Participate as member of Advisory Committee Ensure consistency with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Planning Process:: 

Planning Process:

SMP Update Timeline: Nov. 2007- June 30, 2009: 

SMP Update Timeline: Nov. 2007- June 30, 2009

July 1, 2009- June 30, 2010: 

July 1, 2009- June 30, 2010

Slide15: 

Group Discussion: Current SMP Issues

Discussion:: 

Discussion: What would you like to see different with the SMP update? How would you like to see the process run?

Discussion:: 

Discussion: Shoreline Uses Economic Development Conservation Public Access Recreational Historical/Cultural What are the goals?

Slide18: 

Local & State Approval Process

Local Adoption:: 

Local Adoption: Involve the public & agencies throughout the process. Conduct Inventory Gather peer review comments on draft inventory maps. Prepare Analysis Gather peer review comments on draft analysis report

Slide20: 

Review & Revise Goals Develop Policies & Regulations Determine Shoreline Environment Designations Amend Permit administration provisions

Slide21: 

Prepare Draft SMP Ecology (informal review) Local & Adjacent Jurisdictions Interested Parties Peer Review Process Revise Draft SMP w/comments Comply with SEPA Conduct Public Hearings Complete Final Revisions

Slide22: 

60 Days Prior to Adoption: Notify Ecology & CTED of Intent Once SMA & Guidelines are satisfied; local gov’t approves SMP Submit Proposed SMP To Ecology for Approval State Approval Process Begins……

State Approval Process:: 

State Approval Process: Locally Approved SMP Received by Ecology Ecology Opens Comment Period For All Interested Parties Ecology May Hold Public Hearing 30 Day Comment Period Within 15 Days Ecology Requests Local Gov’t Response To Comments Local Gov’t Has 45 Days To Provide Written Response Interested Parties Notified Of 60 Day (30 day for Non-GMA jurisdictions) Appeal Period

For more information:: 

For more information: Chelan County’s Shoreline Master Program Website: http://www.co.chelan.wa.us/nr/nr_shoreline_ master_program.html Ecology’s Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/SMA/