HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 14-046-CC, BOAI�D OF COUN'TY COMMISSIONERS
' GRANT COU1�1'I'Y,WASHINGTON
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON STATE 1Vo. 14- �� ��f j -CC
DEP�iRTMElOTT OF ECOLOGY'S
COl�ITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE G12ANT COUNTY PLANNING
UPDATED SHORELINE MASTER D�PARTMENT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners intends to fully
comply with the laws and regulations of the State of Washington, and;
WHEI�EAS, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners adopted an
updated Shoreline Master Program as Grant County Code Chapter 24.12 (Ord. 14-020�
CC) on April 15, 2014, and;
WHEREAS, Grant County submitted the updated Shoreline Master Program and
su ortin documents to the Washin on State De artment of E
colo for review on
AP g � A gY
May 19, 2014, and:
VVHElYEAS, the Washington State Department of Ecology conducted a public
review of the updated Shoreline Master Program, and:
WHEI2�AS, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued a conditional
approval of the updated Shoreline Master Program(Ord. 14-020-CC) on August 20,
2014, and;
WHEREAS,the Grant County Board of County Commissioners has reviewed
and considered the required and recommended changes outlined by the Washington State I
Department of Ecology(See Attachment B and C), and; . ,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT HERESY RESOL�ED, THAT the Board of
County Cominissioners for Grant County, Washington accepts the required and
recommended changes outlined by the Washington State Department of Ecology by the
adoption of this Resolution which is further reflected in the acceptance letter in
Attachment A.
EFFECTIVE 1)ATE: Upon signature.
DATED this 2nd day of September 2014.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
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Attachment A—Acceptance Letter to Ecology
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' GP�flt COU11'��/
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Ephrata WA 98823
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Septeinber 2,2014
Washington State Department of Ecology
Attention: Director's Office
P.O. Box 476000
Olympia,WA 98504-6700
i2E: Grant County Shoreline Master Program
Notice to Ecology Pursuant to RCW 90.58.090(2)(e)
Dear Director Bellon:
The Grant County Board of Commissioners(Board)has taken the necessary action as of the date of this letter
to accept the required and recoininended changes outlined by the Washington State Department of Bcology
(Ecology) in your letter dated August 20,2014,pursuant to RCW 90.58.090(2)(e). (Please see the enclosed
Resolution.)
The Board appreciates the efforts involved by Ecology staff in working wzth the County to develop a Shoreline
Master Program(SMP)that satis�es the requirements of law, as well as one that respects loca] conditions and
customs.
As it relates to the two required changes,the Board believes it is necessary to provide additional discussion
with respect to the inclusion of Trail Lake in the SMP. It is our understanding that the US Bureau of
Reclamation may change the oper�tions of its main canal system in the vicinity of Trail Lake such that the lalce
inay become an intentional extension of the canal. Should this operational revision result in altering Trail Lake
such that it no longer meets the criteria in RCW 90.58.030(e)to be included in the SMP,the Boaxd will lilcely
propose to amend the SMP Co remove Trail Lake from SMP jurisdiction. As you are no doubt aware,the
Columbia Basin Project is inextricably woven into the fabric of our community,and to the extent practical, the
Board does not intend to exert shoreline jurisdiction over shorelines that shouldn't be jurisdictional. We look
forward to working with Ecology in the future on this issue if the opportunity presents itself. ,
Sincerely,
BOARD OT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Carolann Swartz, Chair � ichard Stevens ` indy Car r i
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Richard Stevens Carolann Swartz Cindy Carter !
District 1 District 2 District 3
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"To meet current and future needs,serving together with public and private entities,while fostering a respectful and successful work �
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Attachment B—Required Changes froin Ecology
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and Policies � Columbia River) "segments of streams upstream of the point where the mean annual fiow is twenty
, cubic feet per second or less"From shoreline jurisdiction. Please see AttachmenfA:
Profile of the Findings and Conclusions,for additional discussion on this topic.
Shoreline �
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2 Section I: Table 1.Shoreline Lake Name:Trail Lake(formerly"Un-named Reservoir in T24-ON R28-OE S 27"j, Edit for clarity.Trail Lake exceeds the threshoid found in RCW 90.58.030(2)(e)(iii)
Shoreline Goals Jurisdiction Lakes Total Area Proposed Shoreline(acres): 129 which excludes"lakes less than 20 acres in size and wetlands associated with such
and Policies Included in 1975 SMP: No small lal<es"from shoreline jurisdiction. Please see AttachmentA:Findings and
Conclusions,for additional discussion on this topic.
Table 1.
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2 Historic, Goals and Policies (c) Policies . Edit generated by County staff in response to a comment received during the state's
Cultural, (3) Prevent public or private uses and activifiies.from�^��g-�,=damaging, public comment periode See comment#22 in Attachment D:Public Comment Summary
Scientific, and alterin�, removing,or destrovin�any site having historical,cultural,scientific or for additional detail. �
Education educational value without appropriate analysis and mitigation.
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3 24.12.070 Effective Date (a)The SMP is hereby adopted on the XX date of XX, 201X.This SIVIP and all Edit for consistency with RCW 90.58.090(7).The SMP effective date is 14 days from the
amendments thereto shall become effective'm�^^^"^�^'�����^�fourteen (14)davs date of Ecology's written notice of final action.
after'final approval and adoption by Ecology, The locally adopted date can be the original date of local adoption.
4 24,12.120 Natural Environment (c) Management Policies Edit for clarity and in response to a comment received duririg the st�te's public
� (1)(B) Scientific, historical, cultural, educational research uses, and low-impact, comment period. See comment#23 in Attachment b:Public Comment Summary for
passive recreational uses are aliowed�e�i�e�while keeping ecological function additional detail. �
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5 24.12.200 Shoreline Use anr� . (c) General: . � Edit for clarity.
Modification
(8) None of the allowed�uses e�shall be conducted in the floodway in any
environment designation,except as allowed by GCC 24.12.560, Frequently Flooded ,
Areas. �
6 Table Shoreline Use and Breakwater in the Aquatic Environment:�R C Edit for internal consistency. Breakwaters are expressly ailowed in the Recreation and
24.12.200(d) Modification Matrix High Intensity—Public Facility environment designations in 24.12.360(a).
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24.12.210(d) Developme t
Standards Rural Conservancy:754 �'^{ ^, '+���^'^'°.,^'^��'^^+^ °'^"°°��
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Conservation be limited to the minimum necessary to accommodate approved shoreline "shall avoid removal of native and non-native vegetation"-those two statements
development that is consistent with ali other provisions of this SMP, Mitigation appear to be diametrically opposed.
sequencing shall be applied so that the design and location of the structure or •
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Stormwater,and �l�e-requirements of the latest version of the Washington State Department Stormwater Manual. The Manual is guidance,not a regulatory document,so the term
Nonpoint Pollution of Ecology's(Ecology)Storrriwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington. "should"is more appropriate in this context.
(e)Within twentv-five(25)of a water bodv,h#erbicides,fungicides,fertilizers,and
pesticides shall�only be applied in strict conformance to the manufacturer's Edit allows homeowners to maintain their landscaping responsibly without engaging a
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(a)General`' ' WDFW PHS nor are they defined in section!'24.12.860,Definitions. Bank erosion caused ,
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Requireme�its. „ . „ by boat traffic can be minimized by the implementation of no-wake zones.
�, action caused by boating use would increase bank erosion rates, unless no wake �
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12 24.12.250(e) Public Acce�s (e) For anv development where public access is not required,Sshared access may Clarification generated by County staff in r�?sponse to a comment received during the
be allowed... state's public comment period. See comment#5 in Attachment D;Public Comment
I' Summary for additional detaii. �
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13 24.12.270 Flood Haza d (2)(A)New development in the channel migration zone is allowed subject to: Perhaps replace a fixed date with a generic�description?The final date cannofi be known
Reduction �' (i)Structures are located on an existing legal lof created prior to��{�e�ist�-e# until Ecology approval. ! �
�RA�R}the effective date of this pro�ram;
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. 14 24.12.310 Aquaculture (a) Non-commercial aquaculture undertaken for conservation or native species Edit for internal consistency. Use Table 24.'L2.200(d) shows all Aquaculture as requiring a
� recovery purposes is a preferred use within Grant County's shorelines. CUP in the Aquatic Environment. �
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15 � 24.12.320 Boating Facilities (1) Private boat launch facilities desi�ned to accommodate the launchin�of Edit separates launches for motorized craft from launches for non-motorized craft which
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16 24.12.350 Fill and Excavation (a)(4) Disposal of Dredged material considered suitable under,and conducted in Clarification generated by County staff in resporise to a comment received during the
accordance with,the,Washin�ton State Dredged Material Management Program of state's public comment period. See comment#16 in Attachment D;Public Comment
the Washington Department of Natural Resources;or � Summary for additional detail. �
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17 24.12.410 Residential (b} Residentiai development shall be located and constructed to result in no net Edit broadens the requirement to include applicable buffers in all critical areas, not just
. Development loss of shoreline ecological function. No net loss of shoreline ecological functions Fish and Wildlife habitat areas. ;
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�n �� ��n ��..h �,,.!�nri'�It�F., u.,l,•+.,+r,,.,�.,r.,..+;,.r nr.,-.��the implementation of
, buffers specified in Article V, Critical Areas,�^^��^'^'{^*� �^ ^+^"�'��^+�^~ and other �
provisions of this SMP related to shoreline stabilization,vegetation management, '
and on-site sewage disposal. '
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(d)Accessory uses and structures shall be located outside of the riparian buffers Edit for clarity. �
specified in Table 24.1Z.210(d), unless the structure is or supports a water- �
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sufficiently set back from steep slopes and shorelines vulnerable to erosion so that regulation was not intended to be about applications.There also seemed to be an extra �
. structural improvements,including bluff walls and other�shoreline stabilization "that." � �
and flood control structures are not necessary to protect proposed residences and
associated uses. ' �
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18 � 24.12.430 Shoreline Stabilization (b) Except for Columbia Basin Project and Irrigation District facilities, new shoreline Consider replacing a fixed date with a generic description.This date won't be known
stabilization for new development is prohibited unless it can be demonstrated that until Ecology approval.
reasonable use of a lot or parcel legally created prior to r,�.,+„„c.,w,,,,,,��.,,,r« ;
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19 24.12.430 Shoreline$:tabilization (k) New stabilization structures,when found to be necessary,will implement the ' Edit:this sentence concludes with a colon.;
; following standards: !
� c. use biotechnica) bank stabilization techniques unless those are demonstrated to
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20 24:12.500 General PrcSvisions (f) Land�segregation.Subdivisions,short subdivisions,boundary line adjustments, Edit:change"city"to"county:' I
�'p and planned residential developments of land in critical areas and associated '�
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�' within the wetland or stream critical area and associated buffer only if the c-i� �
�' count determines that no other feasible aiternative exists and the impacts can be !
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21 24.12.510 General mitigation (4) Restoration/rehabilitation is required when a critical area or its buffers have Edit:change"city"to"county:' i
Requiremer�`ts—(c) been altered on a site in violation of ei�-count regulations prior to development i
Mitigation i� approval, and as a consequence its functions and values have been degraded. �
i Restoration is also required when the alteration occurs in violation ofc+t�countv , j
� regulations during the construction of an approved development proposal.
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22 24.1Z.510 General mit gation ,' This language is confusing and expands upo;n the Variance criteria of GCC 24.12.770(b)
Requiremer�'ts—(d) , , without a clear rationale. It appears to sug�est that if an appiicant met the Variance
Buffers i<< , , criteria,the county may still require mitigation off site. That is inconsistent with the
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23 24.12.520 Wetlands (b)Maps and References Edits bring reference into conformance with the 2014 Washington State Wetland Rating
' System For Eastern Washington (Publication#14-06-018). .
� (1) In addition to the Critical Areas Checklist prepared by the applicant... ,
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Rating System); �
24 24.12.520 Wetlands (c)Classification Edits bring reference into conformance with the 2014 Washington State Wetland Rating
System For Eastern Washington (Publication#1�-06-018).
� (1j Wetland Rating Classes shall be as follows:
(A)Category I Wetiands;Those wetlands scoring a "Category I" rating under the
Washington State Department of Ecology(Ecology)Washington State Wetlands
Rating.System for Eastern Washington (Annotated Version), Publication#04-06-
01§8,��^��^��June 2014.. ^��^*^+,,,� ��..�..ti �nm as may be amended in the
future(hereinafter referred to as the Ecology Wetlands Rating System);
25 Table Buffer Widths Category IV Wetlands(for wetlands scoring less than�815 points or more for all Revisions bring buffer scores into conformance with the 2014 Washington State
24.12.520(f)(1)( functionsJ � Wetland Rating System For Eastern Washington (Publication#14-06-018).
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Category lll Wetlands(for wetlands scoring�8-§816-18 points or more for all �
functionsJ .
' Category ll Wetlands(for wetlands that score 3�-F9-19-21 points or more for all
functions or having "Special Characteristics"identified in the rating system)
Category 1 Wetlands(for wet�lands that score�8 22 points or more for all functions
or having "Specipl Characteristics"identified in the rating system)
26 24.12.530 FWHCA� (4)The site assessment report at a minimum shall cover the subject parcel and all Does this regu�ation inadvertently reference wel;lands?The text is identical to�he
(c)Site AssessmPnt area within 300 feet of a proposed development ectivity. If the applicant cannot Wetlands section,except for the distance.
, Requirements , obtain permission for access to properties within 300 feet of the proposed
development activity then an approximation of the extent of off-site.^�^+�
HCAs within 300 feet of the proposed development activity may be completed
based on aerial interpretation and/or visual observation from nearby vantage •
points.
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. 27 J 24.12.530 FWHCA �� (B)A riparian habitat shall be the buffer width identified in Table 12 24.12.z10(d) Edit to internal reference. 'i
(d) ProtecCion Shoreline Development Standards, unless modified per provisions provided in
Standards� GCC.24.12.530(d)(7),Administrative Buffer Width Avera�in�,f�,,Shoreline Buffer
(6) '. Reductions,or(9), In Fill Development. .
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, ' ' ' necessary to protect critical areas.
� "��{��-shall not be exfended across roads or other lawfully established �
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28 24.12.530 FWHCA ! (7) It appears that"Administrative Buffer Widt�Averaging"was intencled to be a separate
. (d) Protectiion ;,;�,",�,",��;�;;;;�.-u��;'"^,W;;u^^m^^+ �n.,h,,.,�c,.,.c.,�+„�����.,�w;h..�,.., ��„�+,.,,,�,.,. re ulation but was accidentall blended with a reference to stormwater re uirements.
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Standards „ �nnn1�,,...,�,.;.,,;�,,,�, Administrative Buffer Width Averaging.The required buffer �Stormwater is covered extensively in sectio� 24.12.250 Water quality,Stormwater, and
(7) i widths established in this SMP may be modified by the Shoreline Administrator for Nonpoint Pollution,so we suggest simply d�leting the first sentence to remedy the
, a development on existing legal IotS of record in place at the time of adoption of situation. �
this Program,in accordance with the provisions of this section only where the i
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29 24.12.530 FWHCA , . (25)Existing Developments and Uses. Edit for clarity. The code as written would I'iave required more strict mitigation for
(d)�Protectic�n expansions outside of the buffer than exparisions within the buffer.
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j, of the standard buffer may redevelop or expand to the edge of the standard buffer i �
'' consistent with`"^F^'�;s GCC 24.12.240(d). � . ' �
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(E)Within the Standard Buffer: Vertical expansions mav be allowed provided thev
do not exceed the hei�ht limitations established in Table 24.12.210(d),Shoreline
� Development Standards,for the applicable environment desi�nation. Expansions
within the standard buffer laterally toward the side lot lines may be allowed,
provided that+"^��°��^ ��^���°�'� runoff and stormwater+s are handled
consistenr with the Eastern Washington Stormwater.Management Manual,as
amended, and consistent with the followin�:
(i) Where such�edevelopment resuits in removal of native vegetation, it shall be
the minimum necessarV to allow for the permitted expansion.
(ii) Removal of native ve�etation area must be compensated at a 1:1 ratio throu�h
enhancement of the remainins buffer waterward of the removal area with native ''"'
tree,shrub and/or groundcover plantin�s. Replacement ve�etation providing
equivalent habitat function and structure is required unless phvsical constraints of �
the rem.ainin�buffer preciude successful reve�etation. ' �
30 24.12.530 FWHCA (26) New Structures and Development Edit to internal reference. This incorrectly referenced the buffer averaging section
(d) Protection instead of allowable uses,
Standards (A) New structures or developments prohibited. New structures or developments, ` .
�26� including, but not limited fio, pools,decks,patios,additions,sheds,fences,or other '
� appurtenances, are not permitted in shoreline buffers except as specifically allowed
in GCC.24.12.530{�}�7-} 11 above,and GCC 24.12.610 and 620,nonconforming '
uses and structures. ' .
31 24.12.530 FWHCA . (2)(C)(ii)The relationship of the site to surrounding topographic,cultural, and Edit developed by County staff in response to a comment received during the state's
(f) Habitat historic features; public comment period. See comment#25 in Attaehment D:Public CommentSummary
Management Plan � for additional detaii.
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32 24.12.550 Geologicaliy Hazardous (a) Identificafion and Designation Edit generated by County staff in response to a comment received during the state's
Areas (5)(Cl Seismic hazards shall be identified in Washin�ton State Department of public comment period. See comment#7 in Attachment D:Public CommentSummary
Natural Resources seismic hazard susceptibilitV maps for Eastern Washin�ton and for additional detail.
� other�eolosic resources.
(c) Maps and References Edit generated by County staff in response to a comment received during the state's
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� Natural Resources seismic hazard susceptibilitv maps for Eastern Washin�ton and for additional detail. ,
• other�eolo�ic resources. � �
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(d)Site Assessment Requirements For internal consistency,change to correct reference within the Grant County SMP.(GCC
� , (5)QUalifications of assessment reports prepared pursuant to r��'�GCC 24.08.530 is a citation to the Grant County CAO,rather than the internally incorporated
. + 24.12.550(d)shall be prepared by a Professional�ngineer registered in the State of CAO.)
' Washington,trained and qualified to...
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33 24.12.570 Cultural Resource (c)Site Assessment Requirements , Edits for clarity and in response to a comm�nt received during the state's public
Areas � (5) (G1 A description of applicable federal and state laws for protection of cultural comment period, See comment#27 in Attachment D:Publlc CommentSummary for
and historic resources.alons with associated requirements and processes to follow. additional detail. ; �
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� (1)All development within cultural resources areas shall comply with the • �
conditions included n the site assessment report as approved by the Shoreline �
. Administrative Official,and compiv with applicable state and federal laws for the . 1
protection of archeolo�ical and historic resources. �
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34 24.12.740 Exemptions from 2)The Shoreline Admi.nistrative Official is authorized to grant or deny requests for For internal consistency,change to the corr�?ct reference within the Grant County SMP.
Shoreline Siabstantial statements of exemption from the shoreline substantial development permit (Section 40.640.230 is a citation to the Clark CountySMP.)
Developme'nt Permits. requirement for uses and developments within shorelines that are specifically
' , ' listed in Section ^^.^G-�—���24.12.740(d). � I
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" the denial.The Shoreline Administrative OfficiaPs decision^^ ^ ^*^*^m^�+^� ' !
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, �� (5) Exempt activities requirin�a JARPA shall not be conducted until a statement of Edit achieves consistency with current County planning practice.Permit-exempt
� exemption has been obtained from the Shoreline Adm'inistrative Official. activities that require a Written Exemption ihclude many activities that would never
�, � involve a trip to the county permit counter,�uch as normal maintenance�nd repair of
an existing structure,ongoing farming;and forest practiceso
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35 24.12.860 Definitions Add a new definiti�n Cultural and Nistoric Resources: $uildina,sites and areas Edit for ciarity and in response to a°comment received during the state's pubiic
havin�archeolo�ical, historical,culturel or scientific value or si�nificance. comment period. See comment#26 in Attachment D;Public Comment Summary for
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36 24.12.860 Definitions (108)(F)A person qualified for addressin�cultural and historical resources Edit developed in response to a comment received during the state's public comment
protection and preservation,with a de�ree in archeolo�v.anthropolo�v, historv, period. See comment#26 in Attachment D:Public CommentSummary for additional
classics or other�ermane disciplines with a specialization in archeolo�v and/or detail.
historic_preservation and with a minimum of two Vears' experience in preparing
cultural resources site assessment reports.
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