I have actually read the 2008 Department of Ecology TMDL Water Quality Study, and I don't recall any recommendations that more aircraft should be landing on Lake Whatcom.
But what do I know? I'm not an engineer.
You know those sea planes that land in water...
Lake Whatcom looks like it will be getting one soon.
Here is the notice as published in the Herald.
Now, I don't know how this plays into the whole Restore Lake Whatcom plan, but on initial inspection, it looks like it doesn't.
In fact, it actually makes the County look like it just doesn't care about restoring Lake Whatcom.
The County already made a Determination of Non-Significance on a SEPA review for a dock that is designed to accomdate two boats and a "float plane".
If you want to make a comment about this by February 4th, you can send it to the Planning Department here.
and to the County Council here.
and to the County Executive here.
But what do I know? I'm not an engineer.
You know those sea planes that land in water...
Lake Whatcom looks like it will be getting one soon.
Here is the notice as published in the Herald.
(L2547) WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Doug Tomczak has submitted an application for a Shoreline Substantial Development and Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (SHR2010-00019, SHC2010-00023) on December 21, 2010. The application is to construct a new joint-use residential dock for use by two properties. The conditional use review if for use of said dock by a float plane once constructed. A determination that all submitted requirements were met was issued on December 22, 2010. The project site is located at 962 and 968 Iowa Heights Road, Section 21, Township 37N, Range 04E W.M.; Assessor's Parcel No: 370421036055/370421047072. The project will be reviewed under the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance and Shoreline Management Program. Mitigation may be required pursuant to these ordinances. This project may also require State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) approval, and Whatcom County Planning and Development, Engineering, Health, and Fire Marshals approvals. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services office at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA. Any person may submit written comments to Chad Yunge, Shoreline Administrator, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226 within 30-days of the publication of this notice. Written comments must be received by 02/04/2011. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. Any person wishing to receive personal notice of any hearings must notify the Hearings Examiner's office, 310 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, within 15 days of the notice of application. Note that a hearing may not be required for this proposal. Decisions to approve or deny the Shoreline Conditional Use Permit may be appealed to the Whatcom County Council within 10 days of the decision.
Now, I don't know how this plays into the whole Restore Lake Whatcom plan, but on initial inspection, it looks like it doesn't.
In fact, it actually makes the County look like it just doesn't care about restoring Lake Whatcom.
The County already made a Determination of Non-Significance on a SEPA review for a dock that is designed to accomdate two boats and a "float plane".
If you want to make a comment about this by February 4th, you can send it to the Planning Department here.
and to the County Council here.
and to the County Executive here.
Kremen and Pike have abandoned Lake Whatcom. Look at their budgets for restoring the reservoir.
ReplyDeleteIt is getting that time of year when ALL the candidates will start a sparkling brand new river of lies about how they have protected the City drinking water source.
According to City Hall
Frankly, Planes on the reservoir are good because they aerate the sewage in the lake making it more drinky good!