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INTRODUCED BY: HANSEY
PROPOSED BY: HANSEY
DATE: January 19, 1984
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 -5
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE WHATCOM
COUNTY SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND
REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Whatcom County adopted its Shoreline Management
Program on May 27, 1976 pursuant to Revised,Code of
Washington 90.58 (Shorelines Management Act of 1971)
which was approved by Department of Ecology, August 27,
1976; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council recognizes that the
Cherry Point area and adjacent shorelines represent one
of Whatcom County's chief economic and natural resources;
and
WHEREAS, Cherry Point, because of its deepwater shore-
line, has great potential as the location for shore
dependent port and industrial use; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County's Comprehensive Plan has desig-
nated Cherry Point for heavy- impact industrial use in
recognition of such potential; and i
WHEREAS, to accommodate the development of the area for
the uses intended it is necessary that the Shoreline
Ordinance be made more clear and consistent with respect
to such uses; and
WHEREAS, there currently are no requests for amendments
to the Plan for any specific projects,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council
requests the Whatcom County Planning Commission to review the
Whatcom County Shoreline Management Program;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission concentrate its
review efforts on those portions of the Plan that affect the
industrial use of the Cherry Point area, beginning with the policiE
and regulations in the sections titled "Port and Industrial,"
"Dredging," and "Piers and Docks," and including associated
section as necessary;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission attempt to clear
up language in those sections which may be vague or misleading;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission invite the parti-
cipation of all affected user groups, including industrial, fi6hin€
recreational, and commercial groups as well as the Department of
Ecology; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission is
requested to make this effort its top priority, and report its
findings, with proposed amendments if any, to the County Council.
PASSED this 2nd day of February , 1984.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
OM. COUNTY, W SHIN TON
Craig W. Cole
Chairperson
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Clerk of the Counc'