This practical, hands-on class is intended for local government personnel and consultants engaged in shoreline permitting activities. The class will take an in-depth look at the permit process and consider both procedural and substantive shoreline management issues. The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW) will be reviewed. A permitting exercise will give attendees the opportunity to apply information they learned in the morning presentation and discussion. Afternoon sessions will focus on permitting issues and case studies related to Shoreline Master Programs updated per WAC Guidelines. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced planners. (6.5 CM AICP Credits/ CEP Points)

Lunch is provided.

Instructors:
Misty Blair is a Shoreline Planner with the Washington State Department of Ecology. She currently works on Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Comprehensive Updates, SMP Limited Amendments, and provides technical assistance on SMP implementation for her local jurisdictions which include: King County, Bothell, Des Moines, Duvall, Kent, Mercer Island, Renton, Shoreline, Skykomish, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, Brier, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Stanwood, and Woodway.

Peter Katich  is a  Senior Planner for the City of Gig Harbor where he has managed the update of the City’s Shoreline Master Program in addition to working on a variety of current and long range planning projects. He was an Urban Planner  for the City of Tacoma for 31 years.

Rick Mraz is a certified Professional Wetland Scientist who works as a Shorelands Technical and Regulatory Lead. He began his career in wetlands work in Lee County, Florida in 1987. He has worked as a field biologist and environmental planner with local, state and federal agencies in Washington since 2001. Rick has degrees in Geology, Field Biology and Philosophy.

Betty Renkor is a senior shorelines planner with the Department of Ecology, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program.  Betty works on Ecology's guidance for Shoreline Master Program updates, including the SMP Handbook and website. She also  assists with SMA policy issues and training. She has worked in environmental and land use planning for local governments and a consulting firm.