Green Shores for HomesPromoting Low Impact Shoreline Development

Verifier Training Course

Friday HarbourOctober 27, 28 2014

SeattleOctober 29, 30 2014

Brian Emmettbriane@archipelago.ca

Harriet Rueggebergrueggeberg@shaw.ca

Course OverviewDAY 1 – CLASSROOM SESSION

08:30- 08:50 COURSE INTRODUCTION Introductions Course Goals – both for Verifiers and the GSH program

08:50 – 09:20 GSH PROGRAM OVERVIEW Evolution of Green Shores and the Green Shores for Homes Programs, Development of the Rating Credits and Submittal forms, Overview of the Rating Process, and the Role of the Verifier in this Process

09:20 – 10:00 CREDIT AND RATINGS GUIDE OVERVIEW 10:00 – 1030 OVERVIEW OF SUBMITTAL PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS 10:30 – 10:45 BREAK 10:45 – 12:15 IN-CLASS EXERCISES #1 Credit Screening Scenarios (1 hour)

Screening of 2 sites for applicable GSH credits and points availableWrap-up discussion for Exercise A (30 minutes)

12:30 – 13:15 LUNCH ( approximately)

13:15 – 15:15 IN CLASS EXERCISE #2 Preparing Credit Submittals

Preparing submittal forms for 4-5 credits using one of the properties from Exercise A15:15 – 15:30 BREAK 15:30 – 16:00 Wrap-up discussion for Exercise B (30 minutes) 16:00 – 16:30 INTRODUCTION TO TOMORROW’S FIELD EXERCISE (30min)

Course Overview (Cont’d)

DAY 2 – FIELD SESSIONS

Meet at 08:30 at designated rendezvous location. All times below are approximate, depending on location of field sites.

9:00 – 10:30 Work at Site 1; Conduct Site View

11:00 – 12:00 Complete the Verifier’s report at Day 2 Classroom site and debrief

12:00 – 12:30 LUNCH at Classroom site

13:00 -14:30 Site 2 Field Review

15:00 – 16:00 Complete the Verifier’s report at Day 2 Classroom site and Debrief

16:00- 16:45 Wrap-up and Course Evaluation

Goals of this Course For Verifiers

• Become familiar with the GSH credit system

• Learn to complete credit submittals and conduct site verifications

• Understand the GSH Rating Process

For the Program

• Continued evaluation of credits and submittals

• Is this course adequate for verifier training

The Green Shores Program Promoting sustainable use of coastal ecosystems through planning and design that:

Preserves the integrity or connectivity of coastal processes.Maintains or enhances habitat diversity and function.Minimizes or reduces pollutants to the marine environment.Reduces cumulative impacts to the coastal environment.

www.stewardshipcentre.bc.ca

•BC Real Estate Foundation Lands Award Finalist (2010)• RISE Competition Best Environmental Idea (2014)

How do we get homeowners

from this…

…to something more like this?

BUT

Green Shores for HomesA Salish Sea Tale

Map Credit: Steven Fick/Canadian Geographic

Funded by an EPA Grant to the City of Seattle

GSH Steering CommitteeDG Blair, Stewardship Centre for BCBrian Emmett, Archipelago Marine Research Ltd., BCNicole Faghin, Washington Sea Grant, WAMaggie Glowacki, City of Seattle, WAGretchen Harlow, Stewardship Centre for BCSusan Key, San Juan County, WADavid Marlor, Islands Trust, BCHarriet Rueggeberg, H.Rueggeberg and Assoc., BC

GSH Technical TeamJim Brennan, J A Brennan and Associates, WA Jose Carrasquero, Herrera Environmental, WA Wendy Gerstel, QWG Applied Geology, WA Jim Johannessen, Coastal Geologic Services, WA Peter Kilpatrick, Ravenhill Construction, WA Andrea MacLennan, Coastal Geologic Services, WA Scott Murdoch, Murdoch de Greeff Design, BCJohn Readshaw, SNC Lavalin, BCAdrian Rowland, KAPMAR Consulting, BCPeter Sundberg, City Green, BC

GSH AdvisorsJim Brennan, Washington Sea Grant, WASpencer Reeder, Cascadia Consulting Group, WAHugh Shipman, Dept. of Ecology, WA

The GSH Team

GSH Rating Credit Summary

Credit Categories

Max. Points Available

Shoreline Processes 89

Shoreline Habitats 45

Water Quality 24

Shore Stewardship 16

Total Points Available

174

Two Pilot Rating Levels

GSH1 20-29 points, 10 from SP or SH

GSH2 40 or more points , 20 from SP, SH

Four Application Requirements1.1 Pre Design Site Assessment (Existing

Conditions)

1.2 Site Design Plan

1.3 Construction Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

1.4 Critical and Sensitive Habitats

Credit Points and Submittal RequirementsWoody Material

Credit Points and Submittal RequirementsWoody Material

Step Detail Responsible Party1 Homeowner Inquiry or Registration Local Government

2 Homeowner receives GSH ratings package (guide and submittal forms)

Local Government

3 Site visit or desktop review by GSH staff for preliminary screening

GSH Verifier or local Government Staff

4 Homeowner designs and builds project Homeowner5 Homeowner or contractor completes

GSH submittal checklistHomeowner

6 GSH Verifier conducts a verification of the Submittal (desktop and site visit)

GSH Verifier

7 Verifier’s report submitted to local Gov’t and incentive granted

GSH Verifier and local government

Steps in the GSH Rating Process

Overview of Green Shores for Homes Credit and Rating Guide

How The Guide is Organized (pg 7)

1.Up Front Glossary of Terms 2.Background information on GSH and the Rating System (pg 1-3)3.Important Credit Rating Distinctions (pg 4)4.How to Use the Rating System, including meeting regulations and using professionals (pg 5-6)5.Application Requirements (Section 1)6.Credit Descriptions (Section 2-5)7.Appendices

Important Distinctions

1.Freshwater and Marine – all credits apply to both conditions

2.Large (>0.25 acres) and small (<0.25 acres) sites – Rural and Urban (Several Credits)

3.Rock and Sediment Shorelines (Credit 2.1)

4.Green Field and Previously Developed (Credit 4.1)

5.Whole Site vs. Shore Redevelopment – all credits apply to both situations

1. Pre-Design Site Assessment and Site Design Plan are essential for most credit submittals

2. Some requirements are not routinely found on site plans (OHWM, riparian vegetation, beach type)

3. EMP and Critical Habitat are requirements to ensure these issues are addressed in all projects.

Four Application Requirements1.1 Pre Design Site Assessment (Existing

Conditions)

1.2 Site Design Plan

1.3 Construction Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

1.4 Critical and Sensitive Habitats

GSH Credit Structure

1.Action – a simple statement of what needs to be done or not done2.Applies to – which type of site, development or structure 3.Why this Credit – Homeowner and Environmental Benefits4.How – generally this is advisement for the homeowner – not a formula5.Points Available - base and bonus6.Resources

Two Pilot Rating Levels

GSH1 20-29 points, 10 from Shore Protection or Shore Habitats

GSH2 40 or more points , 20 from Shore Protection or Shore Habitats

GSH and Climate Change (see Guide pg. 22)

1.GSH is not intended as a targeted tool to manage Climate Change and Sea Level Rise (SLR)

2.Verifiers should become familiar with the SLR predictions and implications of increased storm events in their area3.Credit 2.2 (setback) and 2.6 (Managed Retreat) provide bonus points for consideration of SLR

GSH and Local Regulations (see guide pg 6-7)1.Meeting GSH Credits does not ensure the local regulations are met2.Many credit requirements meet or exceed local regulations3.Permit Facilitation or Permit Exemption may be an important incentive for seeking a GSH rating4.The Ratings Guide makes extensive reference to the recent Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines

Green Shores for Homes Submittals

Submittals and Submittal Forms1. Objective is to keep submittals simple 2. Most submittals use the 2 Application plans plus

photos (11 of 18 SP and SH credits)3. Only 1 Credit (Soft Shore Protection) requires

Professional signoff. Setback and Managed Retreat will usually require professional advisement

4. Pre submittal credit and submittal screening is advisable

5. Generally <10 credits will be applicable to any one project – e.g. look at Shoreline Process Credits