Shoreline Exemption - WSF geotech borings.pdf
April 23, 2008
WA State Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
Shorelines Program
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3190 160 Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98008-5452
Mr. Kojo Fordjour, AICP
Environmental & Permitting Manager
Terminal Engineering
Washington State Ferries
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2901 3 Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98121-3014
Subject: GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS REQUEST FOR SHORELINE EXEMPTION
Dear Mr. Fordjour:
The City of Edmonds Planning Division has reviewed your letter dated April 8, 2008, requesting
exemption from the requirement to obtain a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SDP) for the
purposes of performing a series of investigative geotechnical borings in the vicinity of the old Union Oil
pier (11720 Unoco Road). As described in the associated Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application
(JARPA) that was also enclosed with your letter, the data obtained from the borings will be used to
assess the load-bearing stability of the material where new Edmonds Ferry Terminal structures could be
located. An associated site plan indicated the approximate positions of the borings.
Upon review of the information provided, the City has concluded that the proposed work is exempt from
the need to obtain a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit pursuant to WAC Sections 173-27-
040(2)(m). However, it was noted by Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, that a City of
Edmonds public water main appears to be located in the vicinity of one or more of the proposed boring
sites. As a result, the contractor performing the borings is required to contact the City of Edmonds
Public Works Department at 425-771-0235 prior to beginning the geotechnical boring process.
If the scope or timing of the project changes substantially, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Clugston, AICP
Planner
pc: File No. SM-08-25
Shoreline Permit Exemption File