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SMP Update Public Comments

Note: The comment matrix has been modified to make it easier to locate comments on specific topics in the draft goals and policies for the update of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Original Comments are linked to the author's name.

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Date	Commenter	Topics/Concerns
02/25/11	M.C. Halvorsen	Vegetation Conservation and Management Areas Public Access Armoring/stabilization Restoration and Enhancement Floating homes Dredging Takings Science Docks and overwater structures Parking for public access Constitutionality Admiralty law
03/25/11	Robert Hershberg	Expansion of existing, legally established overwater residences Houseboats
03/25/11	Bruce Prout	Vegetation on steep slopes
03/24/11	Lois Boubong	Respect the rights of property owners Maintain public beaches and associated parking lots
03/28/11	M.C. Halvorsen	Dock construction Shared docks Bulkheads Excessive, biased, and unscientific proposals
03/31/11	A.G. Greiner	Define appurtenant structures Nonconforming structures No net loss Economic considerations Protection from erosion Deficiencies in current SMP
04/01/11	M.C. Halvorsen	Coastal homeowners' right to protect their property Public access Liability for public access
04/01/11	Bainbridge Shoreline Homeowners	Economic impact of regulations Science Economic impact of nonconforming status
04/04/11	Jon Quitslund	Nonconformity is not illegal update pertains to all shoreline and near upland development and uses
04/05/11	R. Barbieri & C. Tangen	Site-specific designation concern
04/07/11	M.J. Sebastian	Status of existing waterfront homes and uses Replacement of existing structures Balance private property rights with ecological protection
04/07/11	R. Meslang	Concur with A. Greiner's comments
04/14/11	P.O'Connor	Site-specific designation concern
04/18/11	W. Maier	Jurisdictional partnership to address kelp beds Over-regulation
04/20/11	L. Arthur	Site-specific designation concern
04/20/11	J. Westbrook-Gardner	Site-specific designation concern
04/22/11	S. Allen	Effects of increases in setbacks and buffer zones Declaration that existing homes are conforming for all proposed designations Timing of shoreline armoring Accurate science Conservancy designation
04/25/11	Unknown	Nonconforming status
04/25/11	M. McLauchlan	Education and cooperation Arbitrary regulation
04/25/11	G. Tripp, Bainbridge Citizens	Meaningful notice and participation Single-family homes as a preferred water-dependent use Balance private property rights and environmental protection Bulkhead regulation Maintenance and repair Nonconforming status Appurtenances in shoreline jurisdiction Residential docks
04/25/11	N. Page	Financial impact of proposed regulations
04/25/11	B. Eastman	Proposed rules are too restrictive Buffer widths Declare the existing legally built homes "conforming."
04/25/11	J. Sweeney	Shoreline Vegetation Conservation and Management Zone Nonconforming status
04/25/11	R. Drury	Balance ecosystem integrity and the rights of current residents and property owners
04/25/11	R. Young	Economic and social impacts of update
04/25/11	J. Sansbury	Shoreline Vegetation Conservation and Management Zone Nonconforming status
04/25/11	C. Smith	Nonconforming status Economic impacts of proposed revisions
04/25/11	G. Pace	Non-applicable science Takings Residential vs. conservancy designation
04/25/11	A Ferrin	Site-specific designation concern
04/25/11	F. Scheffler	No faith in staff, council, or process Marine habitat threats
04/25/11	T. Sultan	Over-regulation of shoreline residential uses
04/25/11	A. Greiner	Vegetation and Conservation Zones Island-specific science Incentives for restoration Single-family residences as priority use Native vs. non-native vegetation Shoreline stabilization Economic impact of regulations Vegetation vs. views Public access Water quality stressors Appurtenances Dredging Overwater structures Buffer widths
04/26/11	K. Wirthlin	Vegetation Conservation and Management Zone Nonconforming status Economic impacts of regulation Restrictions on stabilization Applicable science Conservancy designation
04/26/11	S. Kerrigan	Nonconforming status Right to enjoy property Opposing science
04/26/11	L. Richards	Site-specific designation concern
04/26/11	M. Sebastian	Conformance with requirements of the SMA Single-family residential as preferred use Economic impact of regulation Private property rights Conforming status Setback width
04/26/11	D. Spencer	Site-specific designation concern
04/26/11	J.Armitage	Lack of "proven" science Conservancy designation and restrictions Site-specific designation concern
04/26/11	N. Marshall	Buffer width Lack of valid science Dock construction Feeder bluff function Native vs. non-native vegetation Conforming/nonconforming status Expansion of existing structure Shoreline stabilization
04/26/11	J. Hanson	Vegetative buffer Valid science Nonconforming status Property rights Cumulative environmental impacts Science backing for feeder bluffs
04/26/11	K. Marshall	Questionable science Site-specific designation concern Buffer zone Conforming/non-conforming status Eelgrass Negative wave action in Eagle Harbor
04/26/11	R. Devening	Improper notice Constitutionality Takings
04/26/11	R. Keating	Improper notice
04/26/11	Bainbridge Shoreline Homeowners	Non-conforming development Declaring existing structures "conforming" Single-family residential as preferred use
04/26/11	J. Grundman	Buffer width Peer-review of science Prioritization of considerations (III.B.7) "Should" vs. "must" Conforming/non-conforming status SMP goal Re-establishing a non-conforming use Replacement of non-conforming structures Mitigation for the expansion of a non-conforming structure Mitigation for shoreline modifications Limiations on stabilization
04/26/11	W. Harper	Designations Potential for litigation Buffer width Conforming/non-conforming status Site-specific designation concern Bulkhead maintenance and repair
04/26/11	M.Julian	Site-specific designation concern Declare existing structures conforming
04/26/11	J. Greiner	6 big problems Vegetation and Conservation Zones Island-specific science Incentives for restoration Single-family residences as priority use Native vs. non-native vegetation Shoreline stabilization Economic impact of regulations Vegetation vs. views Public access Water quality stressors Appurtenances Dredging Overwater structures Buffer widths
4/26/11	BIPRD	Differentiating between public & private ownership Grant requirements for parkland Shoreline priorities
04/26/11	DNR	Outfalls Covered moorage and boathouses Watercraft lifts Aquaculture Critical saltwater habitat Nonwater-dependent and water-oriented uses Dredging Buffer for nearshore structures Bulkheading or hard bank armoring Fill Prop scour Grating in docks Requirements for overwater structures Toxics and/or pollutants in the water
04/26/11	D. Flora	Bulkheads Buffers Native vs. non-native vegetation Buffer dimensions Conservancy designations View corridors Unnecessary rule
04/26/11	E. Dailey	Island character Sustainability Buffer width Conforming/non-conforming status Shoreline stabilization Best available science
4/26/11	G. Rees	Vegetation zone/buffer width Nonconformity Bulkheads Best available science Conservancy Designation
4/26/11	V. Chesterly	Buffer width Conforming/non-conforming status Bulkhead repair & maintenance Best available science Conservancy designation Impacts on humans
04/26/11	B. Hanson	Shoreline management benefits all residents Vegetative buffers Bulkheads/shoreline stabilization Overwater structures Best available science Conservancy designation
04/26/11	K. von Kreisler	Site-specific designation concern
04/26/11	E. Wright	Process Vegetation management Designations
04/26/11	M.Curtis	Cost of stewardship Process
04/26/11	K.Struzzieri	Site-specific designation concern Conforming/non-conforming status Grandfathering
04/26/11	Kacy Struzzieri	Site-specific designation concern Conforming/non-conforming status Grandfathering
04/26/11	F. Guion	Vegetated buffers Process
04/26/11	T. Hamilton	Site-specific designation concern Conforming/non-conforming status Grandfathering
04/26/11	K. Hamilton	Taking Shoreline stabilization Site-specific designation concern Conforming/non-conforming status Grandfathering
04/26/11	C. March	Vegetation zones Peer-reviewed science Conforming/non-conforming status Shoreline armoring
04/26/11	C. Lenard	Boundaries for new single-family residences Conforming/non-conforming status
04/26/11	J. & K. Wright	Buffer width Conforming/non-conforming status Conservancy designation Excessive regulation Bulkheads Peer-reviewed science
04/26/11	F. Gace	Improper notice Buffers Conforming/non-conforming status Excessive regulation Taking
04/26/11	D. Rodocker	Shoreline stabilization
04/26/11	H. & P. Cook	Improper notice Buffers Conforming/non-conforming status Excessive regulation Taking
04/26/11	K. Bayne- Rodocker	Shoreline stabilization
04/26/11	B. Peters	Inadequate science Buffers Single-family residential use as preferred use Conforming/non-conforming status Phasing out uses Conservancy designation Public Parks Incentives
04/26/11	WSDOT	Parking Mitigation Report requirements Replace of nonconforming structures Chemical prohibitions Priority of uses
04/26/11	Suquamish Tribe	Archaeological resources Native vegetation Shellfish harvest areas Shoreline stabilization Tribal treaty issues Permit review Restoration and enhancement Aquaculture vs. harvest Nonconforming uses/ structures Residential development Utilities Overwater structures
04/26/11	I. Morris	Conforming/non-conforming status Replacement of non-conforming structures
04/26/11	B. Mennucci	Site-specific designation concern
04/26/11	C. Lenard	Conforming/non-conforming status Buffers Bulkheads Defintions for "no net loss" and "best available science" Peer-reviewed science Conservancy designation
04/26/11	A. Tawresey	Vegetation Conservation and Management Zones Development impacts Balance protection of critical areas with private property rights Visual access that is senstive to private property rights Balance the need to preserve private residential uses with the need to minimize damage from man-made intrusions Balance improved water quality and private property rights Public vs. common access
04/27/11	Bainbridge Shoreline Homeowners	Buffers Peer-reviewed science Shoreline stabilization No net loss
04/27/11	R. Holmgren	Conforming/non-conforming status Notice
04/27/11	K. Hale	Buffers Conforming/non-conforming status Peer-reviewed science
04/28/11	C. Hagstromer	Process Burdensome on property owners Science references Buffers No net loss Activities in the buffer Conforming/non-conforming status Shoreline stabilization
05/18/11	D. & S. Lindsey	Nonconforming uses and structures Buffers Shoreline stabilization Overwater structures Science references Designations
05/23/11	R. Stevenson	Site-specific designation concern Vested rights
05/23/11	G.Tripp	Shoreline stabilization Accessory uses
05/24/11	M. Leese	Nonconforming uses and structures
05/24/11	G. Tripp	Process Buffers Nonconforming Residential use
05/24/11	A. Greiner	Process Buffers Nonconforming Residential use
06/08/11	S.Neff	Critical areas Vegetation Public access
06/08/11	M.Dawson	Process
06/15/11	G. Tripp	Process Public participation
06/17/11	G. Tripp	Process Public participation Science Vegetation/setbacks Docks Shoreline stabilization
06/18/11	G. Tripp	Nonconforming
06/20/11	L. Macchio	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	P. Whitener	Private property rights
06/20/11	K. Scott	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	N. Keegel	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	C. Pardy	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	B. Trafton	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development Process
06/20/11	E. Wright	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	J. Runyan	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	G. Brewer	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/20/11	G.Tripp	Vegetation/setbacks Nonconforming uses/structures Docks Shoreline armoring
06/21/11	J. Sutherland	Process Designations Science
06/21/11	BIPRD	Public access Vegetation/setbacks Designations Restoration
06/21/11	A. Lynn	Drainage Residential vs. commercial uses Designations
06/21/11	B. Chamberlain	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	C. Hunter	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	P. Conrad	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	D. Spoor	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	Z. Merriman	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	M. McCabe	Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/21/11	M. Ferm	Sea-level rise Vegetation/setbacks Critical areas Public access Development
06/23/11	E. Wright	Health of Puget Sound Shoreline stabilization Vegetation/setbacks Shoreline Management Act Balance between protection of environment and property rights
06/24/11	J. Sweeney	Vegetation/setbacks Shoreline stabilization Conforming/nonconforming status Overwater structures
06/27/11	G. Tripp	Conforming/nonconforming status
06/27/11	J.Grundman & L. Fergusson	Process Shoreline stabilization Vegetation/setbacks
06/27/11	K. Jackson	Process Vegetation/setbacks Conforming/nonconforming status Overwater structures Shoreline stabilization
06/27/11	foxpaw1	Vegetation/setbacks Conforming/nonconforming status Overwater structures Shoreine stabilization
06/27/11	T. Kelly	SB 5451 Conforming/nonconforming status
06/28/11	J. Sutherland	Process
06/28/11	J. Grundman	Process
06/28/11	J. Grundman	Runoff Vegetation/setbacks
06/29/11	B. Henshaw	Process Balance Restoration Buffers Overwater Structures

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