DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of Proposal: Hall Bulkhead Replacement – 24-02754
This applicant requests approval of a Shoreline Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) to replace a bulkhead. The existing bulkhead is at the end of its service life. A new solder pile bulkhead would be located landward of the existing bulkhead in order to join with neighboring bulkheads, and built 3.5 feet tall (6 inches taller than the existing bulkhead). The house is located approximately 6 feet from the bulkhead at the closest point and the bulkhead is regularly overtopped by waves.
Proponent: Mason & Brenda Hall
Lead Agency: KITSAP COUNTY
Location of proposal: 16169 Norum Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA, Kitsap County
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency for consistency with KCC Title 17 Zoning, Title 19 Critical Areas, and Title 12 Stormwater. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
A SEPA comment period previously occurred concurrent with the Notice of Application dated October 8, 2025.
COMMENTS:
1.
The Suquamish Indian Tribe requests that a professional archeological monitor be present during all ground disturbing activities associated with the project and to notify the Tribe in advance of construction.
CONDITIONS:
1.
The project shall have a professional archeological monitor be present during all ground disturbing activities associated with the project and notify the Tribe in advance of construction.
2.
The proposal will be conditioned for stormwater control per Kitsap County Code Title 12 and for critical areas per Kitsap County Code Title 19.
3.
Project shall follow the recommendations of the No Net Loss report prepared by Ecological Land Services, dated May 2024.
4.
Project shall follow the recommendations of the Geological Assessment prepared by Coastal Solutions, LLC, dated March 18, 2024.
Responsible Official: Steve Heacock Contact: Kate Millward, Senior Planner
Position/Title: SEPA COORDINATOR, Dept. of Community Development Phone:(360) 337-5777
Address: 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
DATE: 12/05/2025 Signature: /s/ Steve Heacock
You may appeal this determination to the Dept. of Community Development, at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard WA 98366, no later than 12/19/2025 in writing, with payment of the appeal fee.
Payment information and current DCD Fee schedule can be found at: www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Payment. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Jeff N Smith to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
December 5 2025
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