City of Sumner
Shorel
ine Conditional Use or Variance
Permit Application
(Please fill out ALL fields unless otherwise noted)
Supporting Materials Required:
Office Applicant - (please check off all applicable “applicant” boxes)
This Application Form and Checklist
Cover Letter 2 - Copies
Address the criteria listed in SMC 16.28 or 16.30 as applicable.
Site Plan (1:40 scale - No site plan required for interior tenant improvements) 1 - Copy (8.5” x 11”)
Vicinity map
Project zoning
Property line dimensions
All public and private roads, driveway access and all easements (specify type on or adjacent to the site)
Existing and proposed fire hydrant locations and all water main sizes; if no hydrants on site, distance to the
nearest hydrants
All major man-made features; drainage ditches, railroad tracks, etc.
Proposed building locations; setbacks from property lines and distance between structures proposed and
Existing.
Building dimensions including height and number of stories
Paved and parking areas including parking locations, maneuvering areas, loading areas, handicapped stalls,
walkways, etc
Type of construction
Proposed uses
Proposed landscaped areas
Outside storage areas, including type of surface and product to be stored
Proposed trash dumpster location
Proposed on-site utilities including sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water services (both domestic fire irrigation)
Type of detention/retention system and treatment for stormwater
Environmental constraints identified and delineated
Is the project in a flood zone? What is the base flood elevation?
APPLICATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Site/Project Address (if available): Parc
el #:
Owner: Phone: Email:
Owner Address: City: State: Zip:
Surveyor/Engineer/Contractor: Phone: Contractor License Number:
Address: Email: City: State: Zip:
Contact Person: Phone: Fax:
Contact Address: Email: City: State: Zip:
Description of Project:
Community Development
1104 Maple Street, Suite 250
Sumner, WA 98390
Tel. (253)299-5530 Fax: (253)299-5539
www.ci.sumner.wa.us
File Number: __________________________
& Variance
Bridge Street Bridge
ROW, 0420243101, 0420243057, 0420243001, 0420243073
City of Sumner
(253) 299-5700
pw@ci.sumner.wa.us
1104 Maple Street, Suite 260
Sumner
WA
98390
TBD
Ross Widener
10108 32nd Ave W Suite D
rwidener@prodigy.net
Everett
WA
98204
The project will replace the existing structurally-deficient and functionally-obsolete bridge over the White River with a new standard precast concrete
girder bridge directly downstream of the existing bridge. The project will also involve utility relocation and installation of decorative lighting.
See plans in Shoreline Substantial Development App, (SSDA)
City of Sumner
Shorel
ine Substantial Development
Permit Application
(Please fill out ALL fields unless otherwise noted)
PAGE 2
Supporting Materials Required:
Office Applicant - (please check off all applicable “Applicant” boxes)
Shoreline Diagrams 5 - Copies (11” x 17”)
Mailing list of all property owners within 500 ft, 1000 if project is in M1 zone 2 - Sets of labels
Landscape Plan 5 - Copies (11” X 17”)
Title Report 2 - Copies (8.5” x 11”)
Legal Description 2 - Copies (8.5” x 11”)
SEPA Checklist (Consult staff concerning fee) 5 - Copies (8.5” x 11”)
Elevations (Design Review Required– please consult Planning staff) 5 - Copies (11” x 17”)
Permit fee (Please consult the Permit Specialist for the fee amount)
NOTES:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL
PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN
OR NOT.
**BY LEAVING THE CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SECTION BLANK, I HEREBY CERTIFY FURTHER THAT CONTRACTORS (GENERAL OR
SUBCONTRACTORS) WILL NOT BE HIRED TO PERFORM ANY WORK IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS PERMIT. (building permits only)
______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ DATE: ______/_____/_____
SIGNATURE OF OWNER / AUTHORIZED AGENT PRINTED NAME
Community Development
1104 Maple Street, Suite 250
Sumner, WA 98390
Tel. (253)299-5530 Fax: (253)299-5539
www.ci.sumner.wa.us
Conditional Use & Variance
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Bridge Street Bridge Replacement
Shoreline Conditional Use & Variance Permit Application Cover Letter
This information is being provided as part of the supporting materials required for the shoreline
conditional use and variance permit application for the Bridge Street Bridge Replacement Project. It will
address the applicable criteria listed in Sections 3(A)(3) and 3(B)(4) of Chapter 8 of the City of Sumner
Shoreline Master Program (SMP). A shoreline substantial development permit application has also been
submitted.
Criteria for Granting Variances. Variance permits should be granted in circumstances where denial of
the permit would result in a thwarting of the policy enumerated in RCW 90.58.020. In all instances the
applicant must demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances shall be shown and the public interest shall
suffer no substantial detrimental effect. Variance Permits for development and/or uses that will be located
landward of the ordinary high water mark and/or landward of any wetland, may be authorized provided
the applicant can demonstrate all of the following:
a. That the strict application of the bulk, dimensional, or performance standards set forth in the
Master Program precludes, or significantly interferes with, reasonable use of the property:
The proposed bridge will have piers and associated bridge abutments located in the designated
shoreline and buffer of the White River, and will thus require a variance. Replacement of the
existing structurally-deficient and functionally-obsolete bridge in roughly the same location is the
most environmentally-sensitive solution, and can only be accomplished by constructing within
the designated shoreline of the White River.
b. That the hardship described above is specifically related to the property, and is the result of
unique conditions such as irregular lot shape, size, or natural features and the application of the
shoreline master program, and not, for example, from deed restrictions or the applicant’s own
actions:
The hardship is specifically related to the property as its designated shoreline is 50-200 feet
landward of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the White River at this location.
c. That the design of the project will be compatible with other authorized uses within the area and
with uses planned for the area under the comprehensive plan and shoreline master program and
will not cause adverse impacts to the shoreline environment:
The proposed development is compatible with the permitted use of the area in that the new bridge
will be in roughly the same location as the existing river crossing and there will be only minimal
ROW acquisition (0.19 acre) in parcels zoned as General Commercial and Mixed-Use
Development, respectively. The existing tavern will be relocated as part of this project, access
will be maintained to all other existing adjacent commercial properties, and all disturbed areas
within the designated shoreline outside of the proposed bridge structures will be restored.
d. That the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege not enjoyed by the other
properties in the area:
Not applicable. The completed project will provide increased accessibility between Downtown
Sumner and the commercial properties west of the river. Benefits will be enjoyed by all properties
in the area.
e. That the Variance requested is the minimum necessary to afford relief:
The bridge has been designed to result in the least amount of shoreline impact while maintaining
traffic across the existing river crossing during bridge construction. The bridge has been designed
to have only a single pier within the designated shoreline and 100-year floodplain, which is the
minimum number of piers necessary within these areas to support the proposed bridge.
f. That the public interest will suffer no substantial detrimental effect:
The project will benefit the public by providing improved access between Downtown Sumner and
the commercial properties west of the river. The elimination of the current weight restriction, the
addition of bicycle lanes, and the improvement of pedestrian facilities will create safer crossing
conditions for everyone at the existing river crossing location.
Criteria for Granting Shoreline Conditional Use Permits. Uses which are classified or set forth in the
Master Program as conditional uses may be authorized provided that the applicant demonstrates all of the
following:
a. That the proposed use is consistent with the policies of RCW 90.58.020 and the Master Program:
The project will comply with these policies by the means described throughout the SEPA
checklist. For example, the bridge will comply with the transportation policies element of the
SMP by providing at least 3 feet of clearance above the 100-year floodplain and will not increase
base flood elevations by more than 1-foot. The clear span above the river channel will have a 12-
foot clearance, there will one in-water pier eliminated, and the number of piers within the 100-
year floodplain and designated shoreline will be reduced from 2 to 1. There will be no permanent
structures constructed waterward of the OHWM. All in-water work will take place during
designated in-water work windows and will be temporary in nature. The project will also provide
riparian habitat enhancement by removing noxious weeds and replanting all disturbed areas on
either side of the new bridge with native woody species. 25 ft. outside of the limits of disturbance
will also be enhanced by removing noxious weeds, especially Himalayan blackberry. Felled trees
will also be used as large woody debris to provide additional wildlife habitat. In addition,
transportation development within the Urban Conservancy shoreline environment has been
described to be permitted as a conditional use in section 19 of chapter 7 of the SMP.
b. That the proposed use will not interfere with the normal public use of public shorelines:
Traffic will be maintained at the existing river crossing throughout construction, thus there will
be no interference with the normal public use of the shoreline environment at the project location.
The project will not result in any removal or additions to shoreline access.
c. That the proposed use of the site and design of the project will be compatible with other
authorized uses within the area and with uses planned for the area under the comprehensive plan
and Master Program:
See item 3 in the above discussion for the variance.
d. That the proposed use will cause no significant adverse effects to the shoreline environment in
which it is to be located:
The project will not result in significant adverse effects to the shoreline environment in that no
permanent structures will be placed waterward of the OHWM, and all disturbed areas will be
restored. The riparian zone adjacent to the new bridge will be enhanced with native woody plants
and felled trees will be utilized as large woody debris. Wildlife habitat conditions will be
improved compared to the existing riparian zone that is largely dominated by noxious weeds,
especially Himalayan blackberry.
e. That the public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect.
See item 5 in the above discussion for the variance.