06-18-2019 Shoreline Code1
City of Federal Way
Periodic Review of the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas
June 18, 2019
First Reading
Presentation to City Council
A periodic Review of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is required to be done every eight years
City adopted its SMP in 2011
This periodic review must be completed by June 30, 2019
Background
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Gap Analysis – Identifies differences between our current code and Changes in State Law for the period 2007-2017
Amendments to the SMP – Draft code amendments to address gaps in the SMP
Amendments to the Critical Areas Regulations – Adopt revised tables for wetland buffers
Materials Prepared
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Procedural Summary
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Shoreline Designations Along Puget Sound
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Shoreline Designations Along Lakes
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Revise or add definitions
Incorporate an updated Critical Areas Ordinance, repealing the reference to FWRC 15.10 and referencing FWRC 19.145
Update language consistent with recent changes in state laws and rules
Summary of Changes to Title 15, Shoreline Management
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Allow bulkhead height variation along tidal shorelines with admin. approval
Elaborate on temporary boat stay in waters
Increase $$ exemption for modification
Allow minor repairs to non-conforming bldgs.
Summary of Changes to Title 15, Shoreline Management
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Legally conforming at time of building is still considered conforming in terms of SMP
Add a section on shoreline setback vegetation conservation standards
Option to require site plan for veg.
Responsibility for maintenance of veg.
Summary of Changes to Title 15, Shoreline Management
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Change in Buffer Requirements for Wetland Categories
No changes in Buffer Reduction process
No New Criteria for buffer minimization
Summary of Changes FWRC 19.145, Critical Areas
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Comparing Wetland Buffer Widths in Existing SMP and Proposed
*Bogs and wetlands of high conservation value.
^ Forested and based on function score.
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1. Approve Proposed Amendments to the Shoreline Master Plan, FWRC 15.05 and Critical Areas Code, FWRC 19.145
2. Approve Proposed Amendments with Edits
3. Deny the Proposal
Options for the Council
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Mayor Recommends Approval of the Proposed Amendments
Mayor’s Recommendation
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Questions?