Permit 80-27-SMP - CODIGA - RIVER EXTRACTION SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT

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Page 2 Mr. Caughey explained the application forms submitted and pro- cedures which were followed by the applicant, and restated Staff's reasoning for the variance requirement as related to the "public purpose" interpretation of Chapter 6, Paragraph 12. - Francis North, Box 441, North Bend Mrs. North stated that she is a co -owner of the property across the river from the variance site; she emphasized that Mr. Codiga's proposed action is primarily one of flood control. She explained the stream velocity problems created by the sandbar, and the resulting impacts upon the integrity of the shoreline of her property. Chairman Goe asked if the Shoreline Master Plan differentiates between "flood control" and "erosion" control. Mr. Caughey answered that neither term is defined in the Master Plan. He then asked Mrs. North to elaborate on the degree of erosion damage which the Codiga family has experienced on their property. She also noted that their concern is to insure against future loss of the property in question. -Norma Derr, neighbor of Francis North Ms. Derr amplified Mrs. North's remarks relative to characteristics of the river flow and the resulting erosion impacts of the river action. - Violet Buchanan, 12560 51st Place So., Seattle Ms. Buchanan stated that she has resided at her present address for 36 years and is not aware of severe flood problems in the area as described. She suggested that a comprehensive study of flood problems in the area be undertaken by the Corps of Engineers. She stated her objection to the stockpile location near her property due to on -going dust problems associated with the Codiga landscape materials yard. She then showed the Board the location of her property relative to the proposed stockpile, and asked for assurance that the stockpile would, in fact, be located in the location shown on Exhibit "D ". In response to the chair, staff noted that the Codia property is zoned M -1 (Light Industry). Chairman Goe asked Mr. Cogia to verify that the sandbar in question is sub- merged at high tide; Mr. Codiga confirmed this point. He then provided the Board with his estimation of the depth and volume of the sandbar and the influence on the river course which may result from its removal. Mrs. Altmeyer then inquired of Mr. Codiga why, if flood control problems of this magnitude are being experienced, have they not petitioned the County to undertake the dredging operation; she questions whether it is a private land - owner's responsibility to undertake flood protection operations, and whether the variance request is actually motivated primarily for public