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City of TacomaCity of TacomaCity of Tacoma
Tacoma Waterfront Tacoma Waterfront Tacoma Waterfront AssociationAssociationAssociation
Shoreline Master ProgramShoreline Master ProgramShoreline Master Program
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Presentation Goals
1. State Requirements
2. Key Concepts
3. Progress to Date
4. Local Areas of Interest
5. Next Steps
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Shoreline Management Act
Three basic requirements:
1. Protect and enhance the shoreline environment
2. Promote public access and enjoyment
3. Assure space necessary for water- dependent uses
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State Shoreline Guidelines
New Key Concepts:
1. “No net loss”
2. Cumulative Impacts
3. Restoration Planning
4. Public Access Plan
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Why are we updating?
• WAC Guidelines were updated in 2003 per a negotiated settlement with various stakeholders
• State set schedule for local jurisdictions to update and adopt consistent with Guidelines
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Tacoma’s Shoreline Then (1977) and Now (2006)
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Balancing Act
• Three Overarching Priorities– Water-dependent uses– Ecological Protection– Public access and enjoyment
• Factors to Consider– Scientific and technical analysis– Community goals and aspirations– General interests versus particular
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Inventory and Characterization
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Waterfront Land Use Study
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Potential Public Access Opportunities
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Diverse Public Access
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Potential Restoration Opportunities
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Progress to Date
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Local Areas of Interest
Narrows Marina
Department of Ecology Coastal Atlas
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Local Areas of Interest
Schuster Parkway
Department of Ecology Coastal Atlas
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Local Areas of Interest
Foss Waterway – West Side
Department of Ecology Coastal Atlas
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Local Areas of Interest
Foss Waterway – East Peninsula
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• Extent and type of industrial uses
• Quality, diversity and distribution of public access
• Local discretion and flexibility
• Permitting
Local Areas of Interest
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A Successful SMP Update Will:• Reflect the community’s vision for its
shorelines
• Achieve no net loss of shoreline ecological functions
• Maintain quality of life and economic opportunity for citizens
• Provide predictability, accountability, and efficiency in decision making
• Allow appropriate new development to occur
• Promote recreational opportunities in shoreline areas
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Tentative Schedule
• Planning Commission public hearing Fall 2010
• Planning Commission recommendation in Jan/Feb 2011
• City Council review and adoption March/April 2011
• Department of Ecology review and approval
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Questions? Questions? Questions?
For more information please For more information please For more information please contact: contact: contact:
Stephen AtkinsonStephen AtkinsonStephen Atkinson Associate PlannerAssociate PlannerAssociate Planner
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