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STAFF REPORT
TO: Kittitas County BOCC
FROM: Chad Bala,KCCDS Director
HEARING DATE: November 61,2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Kittitas County Annual Docket of the Comprehensive Plan&Development
Regulations Public Hearing, specifically Docket Item#'s 2024-01 through 2024-
10.
This public hearing is being held to review and make decisions on the items docketed for the 2024 Annual
Amendment of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County Code. This year's docket
includes code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments and citizen requested amendments.
In summary, this year's docket includes a total of 13 docketed items with ten (10) requests from County
Staff regarding comprehensive plan & code amendments & three (3) citizen requested amendments for
the 2024 Annual Amendment. Please note that the three (3) citizen requests (Docket Item # 2024-11,
2024-12,&2024-13 are still in review process and will be in front of you later for consideration.
The record for each proposed docket item includes the recommendations from the Planning Commission
regarding approval or disapproval of the proposals.
The public has had access to the proposed docket items at the Kittitas County Community Development
Services Comprehensive Plan web page, htt ://vww.co.kittit2s.wa.us/cds/coMp-plan/ dault.as x. One
printed copy has also been available for viewing at the Community Development Services front desk at:
Community Development Services
411 North Ruby Street, Suite 2
Ellensburg WA 98926
The record for Docket Numbers 2024-01 thru 2024-10 includes the approved recommendations and
findings of fact from the Planning Commission. In summary,the proposed amendments are as follows:
1. Docket Item 2024-01 —This amendment requested a change to the docketing deadline from June
301 to March 31st of each year. Kittitas County Community Development Services (KCCDS)
Staff proposes to amend KC Comprehensive Plan annual docket deadline date of June 30th of
every year to March 3 Pt (Last working day of March) of every year. This allows for more time
for processing the annual docket, issuing state notices, issuing SEPA, and scheduling of public
hearing requirements with final approval from the Board of County Commissioners by December
31"of each year.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 1
November 6",2024
• On September 10 h, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-01 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to change the proposed date to the
first Friday in the month of May with twelve(12)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission discussed that the proposed date of March
3 1"doesn't allow enough time for the community to submit applications and that the first
Friday of the month of May provides enough time for the community to submit
applications and adequate time for staff to process these applications.
2. Docket Item 2024-02— This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item proposes amending
KCC 17.15 land use table footnote Ws 14 & 48 pertaining to Type 1 LAMIRDs. Staff proposes
changing footnotes .14 & 18 regarding the maximum square footage for new & existing retail or
food services to not exceed a footprint greater than 10,000 sq.ft.
• On September 10th, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-02 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to change the proposed footnotes
within KCC 17.15 Land use table with nine(9)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the increase to the square footage
will provide compliance and create consistency with state law pursuant to the approved
Senate Bill 6140.
3. Docket Item 2024-03 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to update its land use and
zoning maps to reflect approved annexations that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in
2024.
• On September 10', 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-03 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to accept the City of Ellensburg's
approved annexations and update the zoning maps accordingly with eight (8) findings of
fact.
4. Docket Item 2024-04—KCCDS & Auditor Staff collectively propose to update Kittitas County
Code 2.56, 14, 12,& 16 allowing surveys to submitted and recorded on paper instead of mylars.
• On September 101, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-04 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to allow the option for surveys to be
recorded on paper or mylar with nine(9) findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the option to record surveys should
include the ability to be recorded on both,paper and mylar.
5. Docket Item 2024-05 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to add a definition for
Agritourism consistent with RCW 4.24.830. This will allow for future discussion of an
Agricultural Tourism Overlay Zone and associated uses.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 2
November 6",2024
• On September 10t', 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-05 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)to include an Agritourism definition
into Kittitas County Code(KCC 17.08.034 F)with eleven(11)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of an Agritourism
definition consistent with state law is a good start and provides a good basis for future
review and decision, however, there should be a larger community role in developing a
better definition.
6. Docket Item 2024-06 — This item, the complete RCW 64.37, was proposed by the Kittitas
County's Short Term Rental Committee to establish a definition for Short Term Rental. This will
allow for future discussion and development of requirements for short-term rentals.
• On September 101, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-06 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to include RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) as
the Short-Term rental definition into Kittitas County Code (KCC 17.08.486) with
seventeen(17)findings of fact.
• In their findings,the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of a Short-Term rental
definition identified as RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) is consistent with state law, without other
sections of RCW 64.37, such as 64.37.020 Taxes, 64.37.030 Consumer safety, 64.37.040
Short Term Rental Platforms,& 64.37.050 Liability insurance.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission also found that additional work and
development of a definition is warranted, as there are unintended consequences, potential
impacts to private property rights,and therefore a need for regulations to be developed.
7. Docket Item 2024-07—This item was proposed by KCCDS staff regarding parcels that contain
split zoning of Forest & Range 20 and Agricultural-5 zoning that also lies within the City of
Kittitas urban growth area. KCCDS has had discussions with the City of Kittitas, who informed
they will address this issue during their comprehensive plan periodic update, therefore KCCDS
Staff proposes to withdraw Docket 2024-07.
• On September 101', 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-07 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval to withdraw Docket Item (4-0) with seven
(7)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission found that the parcels in question are within
the urban growth node of the City of Kittitas, who has advised KCCDS that they will
address this item as part of their periodic update.
8. Docket Item 2024-08 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item proposes to amend
the building code (KCC 14)to create an easier process for future updates due to WA State Code
Amendment occurrences.
• On September 101, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-08 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended denial(4-0)with twelve(12) findings of fact.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 3
November 611,2024
• In their findings, the Planning Commission found that adopting this item would
erroneously make it simple to adopt approved state codes without understanding the
impacts or unintended consequences, and that it's important that our elected officials
adopt the state codes.
9. Docket Item 2024-09—This item was proposed by Kittitas County Department of Public Works.
This item proposes clarifications of private road standards regarding private road certifications,
private road design standards (Table 12.04.04-1), description of civil review processes, removal
of unnecessary turnaround requirements, including code language to be consistent with Ord.
2022-017,2022 Article V I.Driveway Access,and mylar submittal requirements.
• On September 101, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-09 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) with changes and twelve (12)
findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission recommended approval with the following
clarifications:
i. strike the proposed new language (2' paragraph) under KCC 12.04.04.050
Private Roads.
ii. add language to the proposed Engineer's Certificate Report language#3. to read
as follows: "3. Private Road maintenance agreement for newly developed
property.
iii. strike the proposed language Engineer's Certificate Report language#4.
iv. accept the changes to Table 12.04.04-1.
v. strike 12.04.04.090 F.2.
vi. accept 12.04.07.090 Driveway Access Predating the adoption of the Road
Development Standards.
vii. accept the striking of the word mylar under 12.04.10.050 H.
viii. accept the proposed striking under 12.05.02.070 L.
10. Docket Item 2024-10 — This item was proposed by KCCDS Staff to amend KCC 16.12.260 by
adding a preliminary plan approval revision process.
• On September 10', 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-10 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) with changes and thirteen (13)
findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission found that this item creates a review process
for minor changes to preliminary approved subdivisions by removing the proposed
language"as determined by the department"in Sections B, C, &E.
Attachments: Complete Record for Docket Items 2024-01 through 2024-10.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report Page 4
November 601,2024
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
411 N.Ruby St.,Suite 2,Ellensburg,WA 98926
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Office(509)962-7506
"Building Partnerships-Building Communities"
K rTrTAS COUNTY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Kittitas County BOCC
FROM: Chad Bala,KCCDS Director
STUDY SESSION: October 22nd,2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Kittitas County Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Code
Amendments,Docket Item#'s 2024-01 through 2024-10.
This Study Session is being held so that CDS staff can provide an update of the 2024
amendments, specifically Docket Item #'s 2024-01 through 2024-10 to the comprehensive plan
and development regulation amendments and answer any questions that the Board may have
prior to holding a hearing.
In summary,this year's docket includes a total of 13 docketed items with ten (10)requests from
County Staff regarding comprehensive plan & code amendments & three (3) citizen requested
amendments for the 2024 Annual Amendment. Please note that the three (3) citizen requests
(Docket Item # 2024-11, 2024-12, & 2024-13 are still in the review process and will be in front
of you later for consideration.
The record for Docket Numbers 2024-01 thru 2024-10 includes the approved recommendations
and findings of fact from the Planning Commission. In summary, the proposed amendments are
as follows:
1. Docket Item 2024-01 — This amendment requested a change to the docketing deadline
from June 30' to March 31' of each year. Kittitas County Community Development
Services (KCCDS) Staff proposes to amend KC Comprehensive Plan annual docket
deadline date of June 30th of every year to March 3 1' (Last working day of March) of
every year. This allows for more time for processing the annual docket, issuing state
notices, issuing SEPA, and scheduling of public hearing requirements with final approval
from the Board of County Commissioners by December 3 1"of each year.
• On September 10th, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-01 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)to change the
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report
Page 1
October 22nd,2024
proposed date to the first Friday in the month of May with twelve (12) findings of
fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission discussed that the proposed date of
March 31' doesn't allow enough time for the community to submit applications
and that the first Friday of the month of May provides enough time for the
community to submit applications and adequate time for staff to process these
applications.
2. Docket Item 2024-02 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item proposes
amending KCC 17.15 land use table footnote Ws 14 & 48 pertaining to Type 1
LAMIRDs. Staff proposes changing footnotes.l4 & 18 regarding the maximum square
footage for new & existing retail or food services to not exceed a footprint greater than
10,000 sq.ft.
• On September 10', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-02 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)to change the
proposed footnotes within KCC 17.15 Land use table with nine (9) findings of
fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the increase to the square
footage will provide compliance and create consistency with state law pursuant to
the approved Senate Bill 6140.
3. Docket Item 2024-03 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to update its land use
and zoning maps to reflect approved annexations that have been passed by the City of
Ellensburg in 2024.
• On September l0a', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-03 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to accept the
City of Ellensburg's approved annexations and update the zoning maps
accordingly with eight(8)findings of fact.
4. Docket Item 2024-04 —KCCDS & Auditor Staff collectively propose to update Kittitas
County Code 2.56, 14, 12, & 16 allowing surveys to submitted and recorded on paper
instead of mylars.
• On September 101, 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-04 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to allow the
option for surveys to be recorded on paper or mylar with nine(9)findings of fact.
• In their findings,the Planning Commission finds that the option to record surveys
should include the ability to be recorded on both,paper and mylar.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report Page 2
October 22"d1 2024
5. Docket Item 2024-05 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to add a definition for
Agritourism consistent with RCW 4.24.830. This will allow for future discussion of an
Agricultural Tourism Overlay Zone and associated uses.
• On September 10a', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-05 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)to include an
Agritourism definition into Kittitas County Code (KCC 17.08.034 F) with eleven
(11)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of an
Agritourism definition consistent with state law is a good start and provides a
good basis for future review and decision, however, there should be a larger
community role in developing a better definition.
6. Docket Item 2024-06 — This item, the complete RCW 64.37, was proposed by the
Kittitas County's Short Term Rental Committee to establish a definition for Short Term
Rental. This will allow for future discussion and development of requirements for short-
term rentals.
• On September 10a', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-06 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to include
RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) as the Short-Term rental definition into Kittitas County
Code(KCC 17.08.486)with seventeen(17)findings of fact.
• hi their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of a Short-
Term rental definition identified as RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) is consistent with state
law, without other sections of RCW 64.37, such as 64.37.020 Taxes, 64.37.030
Consumer safety, 64.37.040 Short Term Rental Platforms, & 64.37.050 Liability
insurance.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission also found that additional work and
development of a definition is warranted, as there are unintended consequences,
potential impacts to private property rights, and therefore a need for regulations
to be developed.
7. Docket Item 2024-07 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff regarding parcels that
contain split zoning of Forest & Range 20 and Agricultural-5 zoning that also lies within
the City of Kittitas urban growth area. KCCDS has had discussions with the City of
Kittitas, who informed they will address this issue during their comprehensive plan
periodic update,therefore KCCDS Staff proposes to withdraw Docket 2024-07.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report Page 3
October 22"d,2024
• On September 10t', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-07 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval to withdraw
Docket Item(4-0)with seven(7) findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission found that the parcels in question are
within the urban growth node of the City of Kittitas, who has advised KCCDS
that they will address this item as part of their periodic update.
8. Docket Item 2024-08 —This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item proposes to
amend the building code (KCC 14) to create an easier process for future updates due to
WA State Code Amendment occurrences.
• On September 10t', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-08 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended denial (4-0) with twelve
(12)findings of fact.
• In their findings,the Planning Commission found that adopting this item would
erroneously make it simple to adopt approved state codes without understanding
the impacts or unintended consequences, and that it's important that our elected
officials adopt the state codes.
9. Docket Item 2024-09—This item was proposed by Kittitas County Department of Public
Works. This item proposes clarifications of private road standards regarding private road
certifications, private road design standards (Table 12.04.04-1), description of civil
review processes, removal of unnecessary turnaround requirements, including code
language to be consistent with Ord. 2022-017, 2022 Article VII. Driveway Access, and
mylar submittal requirements.
• On September 10th, 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-09 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)with changes
and twelve(12)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission recommended approval with the
following clarifications:
i. strike the proposed new language (2°a paragraph) under KCC
12.04.04.050 Private Roads.
ii. add language to the proposed Engineer's Certificate Report language #3.
to read as follows: "3. Private Road maintenance agreement for newly
developed property.
iii. strike the proposed language Engineer's Certificate Report language 44.
iv. accept the changes to Table 12.04.04-1.
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report Page 4
October 22n1,2024
v. strike 12.04.04.090 F. 2.
vi. accept 12.04.07.090 Driveway Access Predating the adoption of the Road
Development Standards.
vii. accept the striking of the word mylar under 12.04.10.050 H.
viii. accept the proposed striking under 12.05.02.070 L.
10.Docket Item 2024-10 — This item was proposed by KCCDS Staff to amend KCC
16.12.260 by adding a preliminary plan approval revision process.
• On September 10t', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider Docket Item 2024-10 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)with changes
and thirteen(13)findings of fact.
• In their findings, the Planning Commission found that this item creates a review
process for minor changes to preliminary approved subdivisions by removing the
proposed language"as determined by the department" in Sections B, C,& E.
Attachments: Complete Record
Page 5
BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report
October 22°d,2024
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2024
Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact
Docket No.2024-01: Amendment to the Annual Comprehensive Plan docket
application submittal date.
1) The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request to amend the Kittitas County to March
Comprehensive Plan annual docket deadline date of June 300'of every y
ear 31 st(last working day of March)of every year.
2) Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 131,2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.
3) August 13*,2024, at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions regarding whether the Proposed new date was
appropriate.
4) Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-01.
5) Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6) The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony for or in opposition to
the proposal.
7) September 101h, 2024,Planning Commission finds that the new proposed application
deadline date of March 31'doesn't allow enough time for the public to submit
applications.
8) September 10a`,2024,Planning Commission recommends that the annual docket
application deadline date be the first Friday in the month of May.
9) September 101,2024,Planning Commission finds that the annual docket application
deadline date of the first Friday in the month of May provides enough time for the
public to apply.
10)September Iod%2024,Planning Commission finds that the annual docket application
deadline date of the fast Friday in the month of May provides enough time for staff to
process the annual comprehensive plan docket items meeting the December 31s`
deadline date required by the growth management act. Commission voted 4-0
11)On September 101h,2024, at the public hearing the Planning
recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners based on the
information submitted in the record.
12)On September 1 la', 2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-01.
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Docket No.2024-02: Limited Areas of More Intense Rural Development(LAMDRD)
update per Senate Bill 6140.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request amending KCC 17.15 land use table
footnote Ws 14&48 pertaining to Type 1 LAMIRDs to be consistent with the
approved Senate Bill 6140.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 13911,2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.
3. August 13'',2024, at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions on becoming,consistent with state law.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-02.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony for or in opposition to
the proposal.
7. The Planning Commission finds that this request is creating consistency with
recently approved legislation,specifically Senate Bill 6140.
8. On September 10'h,2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners based on the
information submitted in the record
9. On September 11a`,2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-02.
Docket No.2024-03: 2024 Annexation update reflecting consistency in our Zoning
maps.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request to change the land use and zoning map
creating consistency due to land being annexed into the city limits of Ellensburg.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 13ffi,2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.
3. August 13'b,2024,at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions regarding the locations of the subject parcels that were
annexed into the Ellensburg City limits.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-03.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the
proposal.
ssion
7. On September 10th,224,at the public hearing the approv Planning
to the Board of County Commissioners ba me 4-O
recommending based on the
information submitted in the record.
8. On September 111,2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-03.
Docket No.2024-04: Amendment to Kittitas County Code 2.56, 14,& 16 to allow
surveys to be recorded in paper format.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request from the Kittitas County Auditor's office to
allow surveys to be recorded in paper format.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 131h,2024, at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.
3. August 131h,2024, at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions regarding whether going to paper was going to provide
quality scanning and retention ability and a general statement of why not do both
paper and mylars.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-04.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. September l0a`,2024,Planning Commission recommends that the recording of
surveys include the option of being recorded on mylar and paper.
7. The Planning Commission finds there was public testimony in support of the proposal
for the ability of surveys to be recorded either in mylar or paper format.
8. On September le, 2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners based on the
information submitted in the record allowing surveys to be recorded either in mylar or
paper format.
9. On September 11th,2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-04.
Docket No.2024-05: Amendment to Kittitas County Code to include a Agritourism
definition.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request to add a new definition referenced as KCC
17.08.034F:A'gritourism.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 13a', 2024, at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request. commissiongg
3. August 130',2024iscussionsrlecarding wheitherlth�e p oposed definition�,iaSreviewed
and had general d g
appropriate.
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4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination
of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding
S. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was public testimony in support of an
Agritourism definition.
7. The Planning Commission finds that public testimony stated that the proposed RCW
4.24.83 definition of Agritourism is a good start but does not help the local
community.
8. The Planning Commission finds that this proposal has a greater impact to the
community and that there should be a larger community role in developing a better
definition.
9. The Planning Commission finds that the state statute provides consistency with state
law and provides the basis for future review and decisions.
10. On September 1 OP,2024, at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners based on the
information submitted in the record.
11. On September 11t',2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-05.
Docket No.2024-06: Amendment to Kittitas County Code to include a Short-Term
Rental definition.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted the request on behalf of the Short-Term Rental
Committee to add a new definition referenced as KCC 17.08.486: Short Term
Rentals.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 1P3 2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request. anning Commission
3. August general
al disc public garrding whether the proposed definition and ceviewed
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and had general discussions g
statute of RCW 64.37 is appropriate.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-06.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the
proposal.7. The Planning Commi02 _4-049 toest establish a committee to start addressing the shorttee was formed
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term Resolution rental item in Kittitas County.
8. The Planning Commission finds that the Short-Term Rental Committee has proposed
this item for your consideration.
9. The Planning Commission finds that the Short-Term Rental Committee has met four
times over two months this year.
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10.The Planning Commission finds that the Short-Term Rental Committee made a
motion that there is a need and recommend to the BOCC that regulations are needed
to be developed as well as a definition needs to be adopted.
11.The Planning Commission finds that Staff recommend RCW 64.37.010(1 through
11)and not the entirety of the statute as this will keep the discussion open and allows
for further development of the short-term rental discussions.
12.The Planning Commission finds that concerns regarding unintended consequences of
adopting this definition.
13.The Planning Commission finds that concerns of potential impacts to private property
rights and expressed a need for a Short-Term Rental Code.
14.The Planning Commission finds that the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
supports staffs recommendation of only adopting RCW commie 64.37:0 ttto(1-11)if the other
elements of the RCW continue with discussions with'the e.
15.The Planning Commission finds that a motion was made to adopt RCW 64.37.010 (1
through 11)as a definition with the understanding that more work and development
of a definition is needed,and this is a definition only and that KCC 17.15 Allowed
uses does not currently prohibit short-term rentals.
16.On September l0a',2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval, as the motion is presented,to the Board of County
Commissioners based on the information submitted in the record.
1.7.On September 11'h, 2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-06.
Docket No.2024-07: Amendment addressing split zoning covering parcels that are
within and outside the City of Kittitas urban growth area.
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request addressing split zoning of Forest&Range
20 and Agricultural 5 zoned parcels that are within and outside of the urban growth
area of the City of Kittitas.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 13a',2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.
3 Kittitas County Community Development Services Director has requested a withdraw
of this proposal due to discussions with the City of Kittitas,who will address this
issue during their comprehensive plan periodic update.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-07.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds that KCCDS staff has had phone discussions with
the City of Kittitas who is in support of the withdraw of this request anticipates this
inconsistency will be addressed during the City of Kittitas's periodic update.
7. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the
withdraw of this docketed item 2024-07.
8. On September 10t',2024, at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval of withdrawing Docket No. 2024-07 to the Board of County
Commissioners based on the information submitted in the record.
9. On September l l a`,2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-07.
Docket No.2024-0 uture updates due ent to to WA State Code ttitas County dAmendmentscreating an
easier process for p
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request,on August 13a,2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request.e Commission briefly reviewed
3. August 13`�,2024, at the public meeting,whether the
proposed amendment was
and had general discussions regarding pr 1m
appropriate.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-08.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the
proposal.
7. The Planning Commission finds that it's important to keep the adoption of state codes
to go in front of our local elected officials.
8. The Planning Commission finds that Docket 2024-08 as proposed makes it simple to
adopt approved state codes without understanding the impacts or unintended
consequences.
9. On September ICP,2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 3-0
recommending of denial of Docket No. 2024-08 to the Board of County
Commissioners based on the information submitted in the record with 1 abstention.
10. On September 11a',2024,the Planning Commission re-open Docket 2024-08 for
further consideration.
11. On September 11*,2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission,after
further discussion,re-voted 4-0 recommending denial of Docket No. 2024-08 to the
Board of County Commissioners based on the information submitted in the record.
12. On September 111,2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-08.
Docket No.2024-09: Amendment to Kittitas County Code(KCC 12)
1 The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Department of Public Works
proposed this request regarding clarifications of private road standards regarding
private road certifications,private road design standards(Table 12.04.04-1),
description of civil review processes,removal of an unnecessary turnaround
r-
requirement, including code language to be consistent with Ordinance 2022-017,
2022 Article VII.Driveway Access, and mylar submittal requirements.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 1311,2024,at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director
provided a summary of this request,and that Kittitas County Dept.of Public Works
will attend the September 101',2024,hearing to present the docketed request.
3. August 131'2024,at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions regarding the requested changes.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-09.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed.
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no publie testimony in opposition to the
proposal.
7. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Department of Public Works
presented the changes and reasons behind the proposal.
8. A Single Motion was presented for the following: under KCC 12.04.04.050
• strike the proposed new language(2 paragraph)
Private Roads. #3.to
• add language to the proposed Engineer's Certificate Report language
read as follows: "I Private Road maintenance agreement for newly developed
property
strike the proposed language Engineer's Certificate Report language#4.
• accept the changes to Table 12.04.04-1.
• strike 12.04.04.090 F.2.
• accept 12.04.07.090 Driveway Access Predating the adoption of the Road
Development Standards.
• accept the striking of the word mylar under 12.04.10.050 H.
accept the proposed striking under 12.05.02.070 L.
9. On September W,2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 3-0
recommending approval, as the motion was presented,to the Board of County
Commissioners based on the information submitted with 1 abstention due to a lack of
knowledge on this item.
10. On September 11'h,2024,the Planning Commission re-open Docket 2024-09 for
further consideration.
11. On September 1111,2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission, after
further discussion,re-voted 4-0 recommending approval of Docket No.2024-09 to
the Board of County Commissioners based on the information submitted in the
record.
12. On September 1116, 2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-09.
Docket No.2024-10: Amendment to Kittitas County Code(KCC 16)
1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development
Services Department submitted a request amending KCC 16.12.260 adding a
preliminary plat approval revision process.
2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 1311b, 2024, at the
public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Planning
Manager provided a summary of this request.
3. August 13'h, 2024, at the public meeting,the Planning Commission briefly reviewed
and had general discussions regarding the proposed amendment.
4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-10.
5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance
(DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed,
6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the
proposal.
7. Planning Commission finds that staff presented the proposal and the need to create
the ability to amend preliminary plat approvals.
8. Planning Commission find that the proposal creates a review process for minor
changes to a preliminary approved subdivision.
9. Planning Commission finds that there are criteria proposed that identify a substantial
or minor change.
10.Planning Commission finds that DFW commented regarding Section D.
11.Planning Commission finds that striking the language"as determined by the
department"in Section B, C, &E will not materially change the intent of the code.
12. On September 10a',2024,at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0
recommending approval with the elimination of language"as determined by the
department"in Section B, C, &E to the Board of County Commissioners based on
the information submitted in the record.
13. On September 1 la',2024,the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts
for Docket Number 2024-10.
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KITTITAS COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Courthouse RM 202, ELLENSBURG
Special Meeting
TiJESDAY
6:00 PM September 11, 2024
Board members present: Michael Lundin, Joseph Pearson, Warren
Taylor, and Pat Deneen.
Not Present: Bruce Coe and Scott Carlson.
Others: Chad Bala, Jamey Ayling, and Jessica Miller and no (0)
members of the public.
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
CITIZEN COMMENTS (l min. time limit)
There were no citizen comments.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2024 ANNUAL DOCKET OF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS
CDs DIRECTOR CHAD BALA and PLANNING MANAGER JAMEY AYLING
provided a brief explanation of the need to revisit two of the
docket items from the 9/10/24 public hearing due to an abstention issue and whether or' not that qualifies as a quorum.
After discussion with KC PA office, and to be safe, we will
revisit two docketed items.
will
updatescontinue
theoPlresearch
this
as we move forwardd may require
Commission processes and bylaws etc.
Commissioner Deneen: Suggest we open these two docketed items
up for reconsideration.
vice-Chair Lundin: This stuff is just moving so fast and it' s
hard to keep up and appreciate staff's time and effort on all of
this.
Commissioner Taylor: the comment that this stuff is moving fast
is a reason for denying the item such as the Title 14 request .
2024-9-11 MINUTES 1
Docket Item 2024-08 - Title 14
CDS DIRECTOR BALA presented the docket item for reconsideration.
Discussion occurred regarding the decision to approve included
the concern it was going to be too simple, unaware of the
unintended consequences that could occur, and wanting to make
sure that the elected officials were the ones making the
decisions on adopting the code amendments as they come through
from the state. Staff recommends the Planning Commissioners
revisit the motion and discuss the voting on it.
COPMISSIONER PEARSON moved.to .rec.ommend denial of docket item
2024-08. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded. Discussion - none. Motion
passed 4-0.
Docket Item 2024-09 - Title 12
CDS DIRECTOR BALA presented the docket item for reconsideration.
Discussion occurred regarding clarification of changes. Staff
specifically references findings of fact #8 which is the
original motion with the changes proposed that was voted on.
Commissioner Deneen: This was the motion that was made and
supported by KC Dept. of Public Works.
CDS Director Bala: Yes and confirmed the original motion as
it's described in Findings of Fact #8 .
Vice Chair Lundin: I know more than what you (Commissioner
Deneen) ' think. There are other roads that are not getting help.
The reason I kept out of this is because I really didn' t know
how much building would be behind that and the associated cost-
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to confirm the motion that was
presented on September loth consistent with the to the Boarposed Findings
of Facts of number 8 be recommended with approval
of County Commissioners. COMMISSIONER DENEEN seconded.
Discussion - none. Motion passed 4-0 .
CDS DIRECTOR BALA provided, reviewed and presented the Findings
of Fact handout to the Planning Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN moved to accept the Findings of Fact for the
2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket as discussed and presented
by the Director. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded. Discussion -
none. Motion passed 4-0 .
2024-9-11 MINUTES 2
OTHER BUSINESS - No Action to be taken
There was no other business.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN concluded the Kittitas County Planning
Commission Public Hearing meeting.
Meeting concluded at 7:06 pm.
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Planning Commission
Special Meeting
Wednesday September 11�, 2�0 m4 - 6:00 PM
Commissioners Autc
205 West 5th Room 109-Ellensburg
1.Call to Order-Roll Call
2.Citizen Comments(1 min.time limit)
3.New Business Continued
•Continued Public Hearing from September 10,2024,to Consider 2024 Annual
Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Amendments
4.Other Business-No Action to be taken
5.Concluded
C
KITTITAS COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Courthouse RM 201, ELLENSBURG
Regular Meeting
TUESDAY 6:00 PM
September 10, 2024
Board members present: Michael Lundin, Joseph Pearson, Warren
Taylor, and Pat Deneen.
Not Present: Bruce Coe and Scott Carlson.
Others: Chad Bala, Jamey Ayling, Cameron Curtis, Josh
Fredrickson, Bradley Gasawski, Zach Torrance-Smith, Chace
Pedersen, Bryan Elliot, and Jessica Miller and two (2) members
Of the public.
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
CITIZEN CommENTS (1 min. time limit)
There were no citizen comments.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 2024 ANNUAL DOCKET OF COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND DA;'VELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS
CDS DIRECTOR CHAD BALA and PLANNING MANAGER JAMEY AYLING
provided a presentation regarding the 2024 Annual Docket
process . DIRECTOR BALA stated that the SEPA Determination of
Non-Significance was completed and has been provided tonight.
Docket Item 2024-01 - Annual Comprehensive Plan Application
Docket Deadline Date Changed from June 30th to March 30th of every
year. This item was proposed by CDS staff. CDS DIRECTOR CHAD
BALA presented. A comparison table of other jurisdiction's
annual docket application submittal dates was provided. This
would allow for more time for processing the annual docket,
issue state notices, issue SEPA, and scheduling public hearing
requirements. CDS Staff recommends approval of this item as
presented. Public comments were received by the Confederated
Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Kittitas County Public
Works.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
2024-9-10 MINUTES I
Discussion occurred regarding Commissioner Deneen's proposal of
May 15th as the application deadline.
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to pass this docket item on to the
Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval
with the amended date of April 30th. COMMISSIONER DENEEN
seconded. Discussion - Further discussion -occurred regardirig the
date and timeframe for submittals.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN requested an amended motion for the date to
be the first Friday in May. COMMISSION PEARSON accepted the
amended motion. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded. Discussion - clone.
Motion passed 4-0.
Docket Item 2024-02 - LAMIRD update - This item was proposed by
CDS staff. CDS DIRECTOR BALA presented. CDS DIRECTOR BALA stated
there was a substitute senate bill, SSB 6140, that was passed by
the legislature, and it has been provided. This item proposes
amending KCC 17. 15 land use table footnote #'s 14 and 48
pertaining to Type 1 LAMIRDs. Changing footnotes 14 and 48
regarding the maximum square footage for new & existing retail
or food services to not exceed a footprint greater than 10, 000
sq ft. This increase to the square footage is to comply and
create consistency with state law pursuant to Senate Bill 6140.
CDS Staff recommends approval of this item as presented. Public
comments were received by the Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation and Kittitas County Public Works.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to approved docket item 2024-02 with
a recommendation of approval to the Board of County
Commissioners. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded_ Discussion - none .
Motion passed 4-0.
Docket Item 2024-03 - Annexation - This item was proposed by CDS
staff. CDS PLANNING MANAGER AYLING presented. This item proposes
to update its land use and zoning maps to reflect approved
annexations that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in
2024. Map of location was provided. CDS Staff recommends
approval of this item as presented. Public comments were
received by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
and Kittitas County Public Works.
2024-9-10 MINUTES 2
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VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN moved to approve item 2024-03 with
recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER PEARSON seconded. Discussion - none. Motion passed
4-0.
Docket Item 2024-04 - Title 2.56.020, 14 & 16 - This item wa.s
submitted by the Auditors office. CDS PLANNING MANAGER AYLING
presented. This item proposes to update the Kittitas County Code
2 ,56, 14, 12 and 16 allowing surveys to•be submitted and
recorded on paper and mylars. The county will scan the documents
for preservation and retention in accordance with the Washington
State Records Management. AUDITOR BRYAN ELLIOT provided
additional information. CDS Staff recommends approval of this
item as presented. Public comments were received by the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Kittitas
County Public Works.
Public comment was not opened for this docket item.
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to approve docket item 2024-04 and
recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN seconded. Discussion - none. Motion passed
4-0 .
Docket Item 2024-05 - Agricultural Tourism Definition - This
item was submitted by CDS staff. CDS DIRECTOR BALA presented.
This item would add a definition for Agritourism consistent with
the RCW 4.24 .830. This will allow for future discussion and
development of requirements for short-term rentals. CDS Staff
recommends approval of this item as presented. Public comments
were received by" the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation, Kittitas County Public Works and Hilary Jensen.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion.
Amy McGuffin - Chamber of Commerce CEO and President - Ms.
McGuffin stated she feels the state has a good start to the
definition, she has seen in other counties that this definition
does not help the locals both on the production side and the
tourism side. She is requesting to not go with the state RCW and
had submitted a proposed a new definition for review that would
benefit our county.
2024-9-10 MINUTES 3
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Hilary Jensen - Business Owner/Resident - Ms. Jensen provided
clarification regarding the discussion about cattle, stating
that there is no intent to exclude anyone. She also provided an
explanation about the verbiage regarding commercial sales and
adding "USDA recognized" .
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to accept this docket item 2024-0 5 ,
with a recommendation of approval to the Board of County
Commissioner. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded. Discussion -, none.
Motion.-passed 4-0 .
Docket Item 2024-06 - Short Term Rental Definition - This item
was submitted by the Kittitas County Short-Term Rental
Committee. STAFF PLANNER CHACE PEDERSEN presented. This will_
allow for future discussion and development of requirements for
short-term rentals. CDS Staff recommends approval of this item
and adopting item 9, RCW 64 . 37 .010 for the short-term rentals
definition and not the entirety of the RCW- Public comments were
received by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation,
Kittitas County Public Works, and the Kittitas County Fire
Marshal .
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion.
Amy MCGuffin - Chamber. of Commerce CEO and President/Short-Term
Rental Committee Member - Ms. McGuffin stated she recommends
accepting the entirety of the RCW definition.
CDS DIRECTOR BALA stated after further review, staff is in
agreement to accept RCW 64 .37 . 010, 1-11.
Amy McGuffin - Chamber of Commerce CEO & President/Short-Term
Rental Committee Member - Ms. McGuffin stated that staff' s
recommendation is good regarding using the RCW language
64. 37 .010 1-11 but would also recommend that those other topics
within the entirety of the definition become topics for the
committee to continue forward discussing.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment discussion.
Discussion occurred regarding wanting to adopt this item as a
whole including the regulations, not just the definition.
2024-9-10 MINUTES 4
CDS Staff recommends approval of this item as presented. Public
comments were received by the Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation and Kittitas County Public Works.
Discussion occurred regarding the importance to keep the
adoption of state codes to go in front of our local elected
officials. They agreed that this item makes it simple to adapt
the approved state codes without understanding the impacts or
unintended consequences.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-•CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment;
COMMISSIONER PEARSON moved to deny recommendation of docket item
2024-08. COMMISSIONER DENEEN seconded. Discussion - none. Motion
passes 3-0, with one abstention by Commissioner Lundin for lack
of sufficient information.
Docket Item 2024-09 - Title 12 - This item was submitted by
Kittitas County Public Works. CDS DIRECTOR BALA, PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEER CURTIS and PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FREDRICKSON presented.
This item proposes clarifications of private road standards
regarding private road certifications, private road design
standards (Table 12 . 04 .04-1) , description of civil review
processes, removal of an unnecessary turnaround requirement,
including code language to be consistent with Ord 2022-017, 2022
Article VII. Driveway Access, and mylar submittal requirements.
CDS Staff recommends approval of this item as presented. Public
comments were received by the Confederated Tribes of the
Colville Reservation, Kittitas County Public Works, and the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
C0104ISSIONER DENEEN discussed concerns in various sections of
the table.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN called for a 5 minute break at 8:21 PM. The
hearing reconvened at 8:26 PM.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN moved to recommend approval to the Board of
County Commissioners with the following recommendations, to
strike the proposed new language (2nd paragraph) under KCC
12.04. 04 . 050 Private Roads, to add language to the proposed
2024-9-10 MINUTES 6
Engineer's Certificate Report language #3, to read as follows:
113-Private Road maintenance agreement for newly developed
property, to strike the proposed language Engineer' s Certificate
Report language #4, to support the changes to Table 12. 04.04 -1,
to strike 12.04.04.090 F.2 . , to accept 12.04.07.090 Driveway
Access Predating the adoption of the Road Development Standards,
to accept the striking of the word mylar under 12 . 04 .10 .050 H,
to accept the proposed striking under 12.05 .02. 070 L.3 .
COMMISSIONER PEARSON seconded. Discussion - none. Motion passes
3-0, with one abstention by Commissioner Lundin for lack of
sufficient information.
Docket .Item 2.024-10 - Amendment. to .KCC 1.6.12.260 - This item was
submitted by CDs staff- CDS PLANNING MANAGER AYLING presented.
This item proposes to amend KCC 16.12.260 to add a preliminary
plat approval revision process. CDS Staff recommends approval of
this item as presented. Public comments were received by the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kittitas County
Public Works, and the Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN opened public comment discussion. No public
comment.
VICE-CHAIR LUNDIN closed public comment.
Discussion occurred regarding striking the language "as
determined by the department" in Section B, C & E. This -will not
materially change the intent of the code.
COMMISSIONER DENEEN moved to recommend approval of docket item
2024-10 to the Board of County Commissioners with the
recommendation to remove the language "as determined by the
department in Section B, C & E based on the information
submitted in the record. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR seconded.
Discussion - none. Motion passed 4-0 .
CDS DIRECTOR BALA requested the that Planning Commission review
the Findings of Fact that was provided. Corrections will be made
in regard to the decisions and recommendation discussed and
motioned at today' s public hearing. There was an agreement to
continue this public hearing to hear and approve the Findings of
Fact.
COIt4ISSIONER TAYLOR motioned to continue the hearing to
September 11, 2024 at 6: 00 PM. COMMISSIONER PEARSON seconded.
Discussion - None. Motion passed 4-0.
2024-9-10 MINUTES 7
Meeting concluded at 8:52 pm.
2024-9-10 NI NUI'ES 8
P~
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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday September I Ov 2024 6:00 PIN
Commissioners Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109-Ellensburg
1.Call to order-Roll Call
2.Citizen Comments 0 min.time limit)
3.New Business
.•Public Hearing to Consider 2024 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and
Development Regulations Amendments
4.other Business-No Action to be taken
S.Concluded
KITTITA5 COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N.Ruby St,Suite 2,Ellensburg,WA 98926
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Kittitas County Planning Commission
FROM: Kittitas County Community Development Services
HEARING DATE September loth, 11�,& 12ds 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Kittitas County Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Code
Amendments Public Hearing
This public hearing is being held to review and make recommendations on the items docketed for the
2024 Annual Amendment of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County Code. This
year's docket includes code amendments, comprehensive plan amendments and citizen requested
amendments. This staff report summarizes each proposed Kittitas County Code amendment and includes
relevant documentation and proposed policy for your consideration-
the Board of County
The record for each proposed docket item will eventually be ro presented S° oval of the proposals.
Commissioners with the recommendations you make regarding app PP
The record of this meeting and other information will be Presented to the Commissioners in digital form.
The public has had access to the proposed docket items at the Kittitas County Community Development
mp
Services Comprehensive Plan web page, http://w+�vw•co-]dttitas.wa.us/cds/co -ula efault.aspx. One
.
printed copy has also been available for viewing at the Community Development Services front desk at:
Kittitas County Community Development Services
411 North Ruby Street,Suite 2
Ellensburg WA 98926
There are ten (10) docketed items being considered for amendment, either within the Kittitas County
Code or Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. In summary,the proposed amendments include:
1. Docket Item 2024-01 — Kittitas County Community Development Services (KCCDS) Staff
proposes, to amend KC Comprehensive Plan annual docket deadline date of June NO of every
year to March 31 st (last working day of March) of every year. This Mows for more time for
Processing the annual docket, issue state notices, issue sepa, and scheduling public hearing
requirements with final approval from the Board of County Commissioners by December 31st of
each year.
2. Docket Item 2024-02—This item was proposed by KCCDS staff.This item proposes amending
KCC 17.15 land use table footnote #'s 14 & 48 pertaining to Type 1 LAMIRDs. Changing
footnotes 14 & 48 regarding the maximum square footage for new & existing retail or food
services to not exceed a footprint greater than 10,000 sq ft. This increase to the square footage is
to comply and create consistency with state law pursuant to Senate Bill 6140.
Page 1
Planning Commission 2024 Annual Docket Public Hearing Staff Report
proposed 1"his item was by KCCDS staff to update its land use and
zoning maps to refl
I Docket Item red 03 —ect approved amexadOns that hawbeen passed by the City of Blleasburg in
2024.
Kittitas County Auditors DePartment proposes to update Kittitas County
4. Docket Item ?AZ4 44— to be submitted and recorded on Pape'instead of
Code 2,56, 14, & 12, & 16 allowing surveys
mylars.
5. Docket Um 20Z,� — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to add a definition for
consistent with the RCW 4.24.830. This will allow for fature discussion of an
�M e and associated uses.Agricultural Tourism Overlay Zon
ed by Kittitas County's Short Term Rental
6. Docket Item 710U-06 — This item was
his will allow for Short discussion
Committee to establish a definition short-term rentalr Short Term s'
and development of requuum
—This item was proposed by KCCDS staff rogue parcels that contain
7. Docket Item f wore 7 a 20 and Agricull�-5 zoning that is also within the City of
split zoning of Forest and Rang discussion with the City of Kittrtas.who w�
Kittitas urban growth area.KCCDS has had fiutbp lan odic update, therefore KCCDS staff
address this issue during their prehensiv P
proposes to withdraw Docket 20247.
8. Docket Item 2024-08 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff. This item is proposing to
amend the building
code(KCC 14)creating an easier process for future updates due to WA State
Code Amendments that occur.
� Kitti#as County e�of Public Works.
9. Docket Item ZO?A-09—This item was road
��s regarding private road certifications.
This item Proposes clarifications of private des on of civil review processes,rarnoval
private road design standards(Table 1204.04-1), aipde language to be consists with Ord
of an unnecessalY turnaround regnumnent, including
2022-017,2022 Article VIL Driveway Access,and myW submittal requirements.
to. Docket Item 201A-08 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to amend KCC 16.12.260
adding a preliminary plan approval revision ProcessStaff •
lannin Commission recommend approval of these items to the Board of
CountyCommissionm as prroLuends that the esented ted by staff.
Attachments: Draft Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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Each advisory group was comprised of approximately 10 to 15 members and met throughout 2016 to
and objectives for the County in each of their subject areas-The
develop a vision statement as well as goalseach group to deu mine whether there were areas
County,s previous Comprehensive Plan was audited by with the Growth Management/4ct,onto
that needed further refinement and development►either m norr►ply
better reflect IQttitas Countlrs current development trends or its vision for future growth.
Group has been carefully doam+ented In meeting minutes and has been recorded
The work of each Advisory Each element within Ws document has
within the updated record documents maintained by County. Group to the greatest extent
been drafted to accord with the work and recommendations of each Advisory
possible.
1,1.3 Worldng Group Groups,the process of drafting this
Following the initial groundwork Performed by each of the Advisory representatives of each of the
Comprehensive Plan was streamlined by forn+ing a single Working Group from
nsible for reviewing the proposed Drafts of the
Advisory GTOUMThe Working Group has been respo roval. Several
Klttitas Cprnty staff and its consultant,forfinai app
Comprehensive Plan,as prepared by 2017 and April 201&Draft of the rnajority Of the
June
Working Group meetings were held between Group and were remd through and discussed
Comprehensive Plan Elements were presented to the Working
at each Working GrouP meeting.Final edits to the current draft were made as a result of these meetings.
9,1 A Website
Plan webpage as a source of information m all I Partreo5.
The County maintains a Comprehensiveren while functioning as a first stop for current Compreihensh►e
This webpage aims re boost Project transpa cY Comnirttees,induding meeting notes.
Plan updates and efforts.While recent work products of the he Coup
minutes and handouts,are often available on the web site,the County maintains a more robustreaup of all
ge has a comments section and offers a sign-up
efforts related to the ComPre automatice Plan
in e•rnaiThe luFda on the Comprehensive Plan.
opportunity for those interested
AMENDMENTS T{)COUNTY PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS
7.2 and development regulations shall be subject to
The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan,elements thereof, a�to development regulations shah be
continuing evaluation and review by 10ttitas County. . y ursuant to RCM►36JOA.
ment the comprehensive plan as adopted p
consistent with and imple rem for public partldpation in
Kittitas County shall broadly disseminate to the public the following ons:
amendments to the county comprehensive plan and develop lens or regulations,the
Perm review,WtdW County identifies deficiencies in county P
1. if,during project Pe defldendes shall be docketed for possible future
project permit review shall continue,and theadentified ciency in a comprehensive plan or development
amendments.For purposes of this secuon,
regulations refers to the absence of required or potentially desirable contents of a comprehensive plan
a development regulation addresses a projeds
or development regulations•It doeswhichrethhee t ir"ther permitting agency could mitigate in the normal project
probable specific adverse impacts,
review process.
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pub
IGttlt donut toshallacounty
h la andre the elevekrpment ruttlons'
anrendinerns to the eourrty ompeh
review.t County identifies deklen<ks Inao�Plans orbe
1. If,during Project P� revkrr shall cottirtue,and the Identified dadendes shall
ragutations,m png ct p.W! of this moma dew' a
Bible fume amertdnrw'W For PDnPDsm
rid nrertt regalatkm refers to the absence of re9ubW or potentially
comprehensive plan or deM n can ^t feH°"s at doss not�bo
desirable contents of a cornpne probable c adverse irr which
bra developrnem regulation addresses a prt�ecCs
the per fKM agency could mitigate in to normal P 40a rem"W1D0ess'
o rts;dtiaertsr coin►oDmekslon and board manbers,and
2. Any interested pemn,including � re ledw amendments.The suggested
staff of other agmclas may suggest Plan or deveioPWAU 9s
a�umts shall be docketed with the Planning p�rbrtent and considered by ltittitas Coun>tr
planriag Gornmtssion and Board of County CoarnIssioners on at least an annual basis,O"dstant
A.
of the c
with the provision of RCW 36.70A.130 and the regubWY perm act E6HB ed by omp Alen are canes Board
3. proposed amendment or,revtdons than Mm a Yes e�cW that amendmo t�may
be County Comtsaioners no more frmlusntly
considered more frequently u%W ttte following clmuraote�-
a The initial adoption of a subarea plan:and under the prooadun ss set forth in
b. The adoption oramendumn of a Shoreline Master Program
RCW 90.58.
Shall be considered by Krttitas County concurrently so that the eumuiative aged of
4. All PmPosa$ riate public pertictpatfon lGttites
the various propoiais can be ascertained•Nowew,after mPdhensive plan whenever ip ert>erMM
�,ty may adopt On appeal
or with a growth ram"ameM hearings
exim or to resolve an appeal of a come
board or With the court a list Of suggested
refers to aorMong and mairdainlan
S. For purposes of this ma" devebP�re9��0re in the Planting Deparament in a
changes to the comprehensivewbl considered he Igttitas County and will be
manner that will ensure such suggested changes rM for the calendar year shall be taken from
ready availablefor review by the Pub
Dodte
January Ito June 30 of Bari+calendar Year.Amendments docketed after June 30 shall be - - -- -- -
eonddered in the following calendar yew-
regulations docketed �" � • ; :wonta" J�
6 Amendments to the comp 11Pe pion Board Cow Gommiss�ne!s on or bef fm
shall be apprQvf or dented try.
the 31 of that same calendar year
KrrT{TAS COUNTY y
Poge 3
Kittitas County Code
Title 15B I AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY PLANS, CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapters
15B.01 Administration,Purpose and Objective
15B.02 Definitions
15B.03 Amendments to comprehensive Plan
1513.04 Amendments to Development Regulations
15B.05 Appeals
Chapter 1513.01
ADMINISTRATION,PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
Sections
15B.01.010 Purpose and authority.
15B.01.020 Applicability.
1513.01.030 Administration-Roles and responsibilities.
15B.01.050 Severability.
I SIL01.010 Purpose and authority.
Nonproject legislative actions,including,but not limited to,the adoption and amendment of the comprehensive
plan and development regulations,are exempt from the procedural requirements of Title 15A of this code and
Chapter 36.7013 RCW.Such actions often require substantial written and oral testimony as the review of such
documents may involve revisions at both the advisory and legislative level,thereby necessitating multiple open
rly
record hearings.It is therefore the intent of this chapter provide
Chapters 36.70A and 43.21C RC1N.(Drd.orde98-10(part),
facilitation for nonproject legislative actions in compliance with
1998).
158.01.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this title shall apply to comprehensive plan and development regulation amendments under Titles
15, 16, 17,and 17A of this code.(Ord.9810(part), 1998).
I So.02.030 Consistency.
"Consistency"means,including but not limited to,rn rehlens ve plaiancei n anddevelopment rmity and eregulat regulations.(Ord.98-10
performance in accordance with Kittitas County comp p
(part), 1998).
158.02.040 Open record hearing. government to
"Open record hearing"means a hearing by a single hea
conduct such hearings,that creates the local government's g � officer,through testimony and local by the
and submission of evidence
and information under procedures prescribed by the local government by ordinance or resolution. (Ord.98-10
(part), 1998).
150.02050 Public meeting. of
"Public.meeting"means an informal meeting, hearing,workshop,00ther
comprehensive plan or development regulation
ation
comments from the public or other agencies on a propose
amendment prior to the local govemment's decision.A public meeting may include,but is not limited to,a planning
commission meeting,a board of county commissioners study session,or•a scoping meeting on a draft
environmental impact statement.A public meeting does not include
may be included in the ocahgovernrnerrtss at a
public meeting may be recorded and a report or recommendation
applicable legislative file.(Ord.98-10(part),1998).
Chapter 158.03
AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sections
158.03.010 Amendments limited to annual review-Exceptions.
15B.03.020 Concurrent review except during emergencies.
1515.03.030 Docketing.
158.03.035 Application requirements.
15B.03.040 Procedures.
15B.03 010 Amendments limited to annual review-Occe'PtiOns•
d of
Proposed amendments or revisions of the comprehensive
plan are considered by the county that amendments may be cons d rbeoda more frequently
commissioners no more frequently than once a year except
pursuant to Table B at the end of this title, Procedures for Non-Docketed Legislative Items:
1.The initial adoption of a subarea plan;and
2.The adoption or amendment of a shoreline master program under the procedures set forth in Chapter 90.58
RCw.(Ord.98-10(part), 1998).
15I3.03.020 Concurrent review except during emergencies.
All proposals shall be considered by Kittitas County concurrently so the cumulative effect f�amendments oor als
can be ascertained.However,after appropriate public participation Kittitas County y p
revisions to its comprehensive plan whenever an emergency exists or to.resolve
an appeal
f a comprehensive plan
filed with a growth management hearings board or with the court.
150.03.630 Docketing•
nty commission and board members,and staff of other
Any interested Person,including applicants,citizens,cou
agencies may suggest plan or development regulation amendments.The suggested ninmcommiss onts n and board off
with the planning department for annual consideration by the Kft tas County planning
county commissioners.For purposes of this section,docketing refers to compiling and maintaining a list of
suggested changes to the comprehensive plan in the planning department in a manner that will ensure such
suggested changes will be considered by Kittitas County and will be readily available for review by the public.
Docketing for the calendar year shall be taken from January ist to e'n the.,first Friday-in.,[�la�, of each
I calendar year. Amendments docketed after June 30th shall be considered in the following calendar year.
the first FridAY i. n May shall be approved or
I Amendments to the comprehensive plan docketed by Awe- --�
denied by the board of county commissioners on or before
1998).
December 31 st of that same calendar year.(Ord.98-10(part),
15B.03.035 Application requit anents•
Applications shall be filed on forms prescribed by theCommunity Development
e����Services15.04 SEPA Regulations and by
lhe
application shall be accompanied by a SEPA checklist
review fee(s)paid in full.
([!I Ord.2017-001,2017;® Ord.2011-013,2011)
15B.03.040 procedures.
d provide for the following procedures,when considering amendments to the
Krttitas County shall maintain an
comprehensive plan,in order to facilitate public participation:
1. Broad Dissemination of Proposals and Alternatives.The docket shall be available for public review in the
planning department during regular business hours.Alternatives to a proposal may be submitted by any party
prior to the closing of the written testimony portion n f thelbe lallowed from thubic hearing ee the dat pof docket ng p to the
2.opportunity for Written Comments.Written testimo y shal
date of closing of the public written testimony portion of the public hearing.
3. Public Meetings.Study sessions and hearings shall o held me aly after effective notice has been lotments in order that II partiesthatistrrwis�ht°
4. Provisions for Open Discussion.Hearings shall allow
give oral or written testimony may do so.
5.Communication Programs and Information Services.A newsletter shall be produced for distribution to all
ts
parties that have requested to receive it by mail by the
planning
ies of proposed amendments shall be availab a art cost
docketed and projected meeting and hearing cat Cop
of reproduction.
b.Consideration of and Response to Public Comments.Planning commission and board of county commissioners
members should review the testimony submitted in their findings.
7.Notice of Decision.Publication in the paper of record of a notice that lattitas County has adopted the
comprehensive plan or amendment thereto,and such publicationrequirements of thistate all ehapterpetitions relating to whether or
,or Chapters 36.70A,43.21 C or
not such action is in compliance with the goals and
90.58 RCW must be filed within sixty days after the publication date. (Ord.98-10(part),1998).
Chapter 150.04
AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sections
15B.04.010 Changes consistent with comprehensive plan.
150.04.020 Revisions limited to annual review-Exceptions.
150.04.030 Docketing.
158.04.035 Application requirements.
15B.04.040 Procedures.
150.04.010 Changes consistent with comprehensive plan.
Any change to development regulations shall be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan as adopted
pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW.(Ord.98-10(part),1998)
1 sB.04.020 Revisions limited to annual neview-Exceptions.
nsideration by the
Proposed amendments or revisions of development regulations
e effect of the an for ous propoo
sals and thereby ensure
county board of commissioners in order to review the cum
consistency.However,amendments may be considered more frequently
li at the end of this t the discretion f tl a Procedureplanning s ector,n-
provided appropriate public participation takes place purse
ant to Tableor
Docketed Legislative Items.(Ord.98-10(part),1998)
150.04.030 Docketing.
rs to compiling
to the
For purposes of this section,docketing refe and maintaining a fist of suggested s�d 9�n9�will be
development regulation(s)in the planning department in a manner that will ensure such Bugg
r review by the public.Docketing for the calendar year
considered by Kittitas County and will be readily available fo
shalt be taken from is ate—'- -_^ ° 'the first Friday in.May of each calendar year.Amendments docketed after
first,Frida�in IA@y shall be considered in the following calendar year.Amendments to development
the 8`" first Fyida��i n.M�shall be approved or denied by the board of county
regulations docketed by
dar year.(Ord.98-10(part),
commissioners on or before December 31 st of that same calen
158.04.035 Application requirements.
lopment Services department.The
Applications shall be filed on forms prescribed
application shall be accompanied by a SEPA checklist by the inconformanCommunity DceVewith the KCC 15.04 SEPA Regulations and by
review fee(s)paid in full.The fee for such application shall be established annually by resolution.(D Ord.2011-013,
2011)
150.04.040 Procedures.
Kittitas County shall utilize the procedures listed in Section 15B.03.040 when considering amendments to docketed
development regulations in order to facilitate public participation.(Ord.98-10(part), 1998)
Chapter 1 SB.OS
APPEALS
Sections
15B.05.010 Appeals.
1513.05.020 Growth management hearings board.
15B.05.030 Superior court.
2024-02
14. Retail sales Limited to groceries and sates of souvenirs,gifts,novelties, ._ ._
curios and handicraft products.Grocery stores may not exceed faar�en ForIm ramt for.Blue
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17.15.070 Allowed Uses in Rural LAMIRD Lands.
Note to Reader.All allowed uses within Type 3 LAMIRDs,other than manufacturing,outdoor
recreation,and natural resource processing will be limited to 30,000 square feet in area,and that
impervious surfaces on lots greater than one acre in size are limited to one third (1/3)of the lot.
17.15.070.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted Rural LAM IRDa9
PA Permitted (Type 1 LAMIRDs)
Administrative a riculture 3 Gem
CU Conditional Use Residential Residential 2 Rura1.5 9
ACU Admin.Conditional
Use
*See KCC
Chapter 77.08 Definitions
A.Agriculture
Animal boarding* CU I P
P p P
P 2 P/C
Agriculture processing*
Agriculture production* CU1 p P5
P Z/AC P
Agriculture sales,* Farm
stand*
CU
Agriculture sales
Feedlot*
P p P
Grazing*
Marijuana Processing*
Marijuana Production*
Marijuana,retail sales*
Nurseries CU
CU P P
CU
Riding academies
Small-scale event
facility*
U-Pick/Cut Operations*
Farm Visit*
AC
Commercial Activities
associated with
agriculture*
Residential
Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen'
B.Civil and Cultural . .
Cemetery
P9 P9 P2 P9 P9
Clubhouses,and lodges* CU p P 10
Cultural and education CU
facilities
CU CU
Libraries CU
Meeting facilities
CU P
Museums and galleries CU
Religious institutions* CU
CU CU
Schools, public and CU
CU CU CU CU
private*
Interpretive Center*
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 __[Gen,
C.Commercial
Auction sales of non-
agriculture products
PA
Bank
CU CU CU CU
Bed and breakfast* CU
CU CU
Clinic* CU 12
CU CU
Day care facilities* P/CU61 P/CU61
CU
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
CU
Hospital,animal or
Veterinary*
CU
Hotel/motel
PA
Office*
PA
Restaurant
PAE
Retail sales,*general
P15
Retail sales,*lumber and
building materials
Retail sales,*vehicles
P 45
Services
CU:
Shooting range*
P
Tavern
Temporary sales office
P��
Vehicle/equipment
service and repair*
Residential
Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen-
D.Industrial
CU
Airport*
Asphalt/Concrete plants
Explosives,storage or
manufacture
P P
Forest product
processing*(portable)
CU
Forest product
processing*(permanent)
Freighting and trucking
yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste
storage*
Hazardous waste
treatment*
impound/Towing Yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
CU,
Mini-warehouse
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Refuse disposal/recycle*
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and
distribution
Wholesale business
Residential
Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen,
E.Recreation
Campgrounds
CU 21 CU 27 CU
CU CU
Golf courses
Guest ranch or guest
CU CU
farm
Parks and playgrounds* P
P P P P
P
Recreation, indoor*
CU
Recreation,outdoor*
Recreational vehicle
park*
Recreational vehicle
storage*
Stadiums
Trails
PA PA PA PA PA
Residential Residerrtial2
Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen,
F.Residential _
Accessory dwelling unit PAS
PA24 PA 2a PA 24 P 25
Accessory living quarter P36
P36 P36 P36 P25
Adult family home P42
P42 P42 P42 P42
CU 37
Boarding house CU 37
CU
Convalescent home
Dwelling,single-family P
P P P P
Dwelling,two-family P
P p P 25
Dwelling,multiple-family CU
CU zb
Farm Labor Shelter
Group Home Facility*
CU
CU
Group Care
Home occupation P/CU2-7
P/CU 28 P/CU za P/CU zs P/C
Manufactured home P
P P P P
Manufactured home CU58
CUSs CU58 P
park
Mobile homes
P 38 Pk
Special care dwelling P 39
P 39 P 39 P 39 P 3`
Temporary trailers P 29
P 29 P 29 P 29 P zS
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 rGen,
G.Resource
P P
Forestry`
Forest product sales*
Mining and excavation*
Rock crushing*
Residential Residential2
Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Geni
H.Utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle
P 23 P 23 P 23 P 23 P 23
infrastructure
Public facilities PA5�
PASS PASS PASS PA-
Solar Power Production
59 59 59 59
Facilities
Utilities P 33/ACU 33/CU 33 P 33/ACU 33/CU 33 P 33/ACU 33U/C 33 P 33/ACU 33/CU 33 P 33
Watershed management PA
PA PA pq PA
activities
17.15.070.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural LAMIRD Use Table.
1. Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or
occupant of the lot, provided that the lot contains one(1)acre or more.
2. Limited to products produced on the premises.
3. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted outright.
4. Slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
S. Provided the lot contains one(1)acre or more.Agriculture production on smaller lots
requires a conditional use permit.Raising of swine and mink prohibited.
6. As of September 1, 1998,mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and
placed within Kittitas County.Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to
be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.Single family and mobile homes
located in Twin Pines Trailer Park,Central Mobile Home Park or Swiftwater shall be
subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24,Historic Trailer Court Zone.
7. When located no more than forty-five(45)feet from the centerline of the public street
or highway and selling goods produced on site.
8. Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand
or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations contained herein, and
such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations.
9. No new cemeteries.Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption,and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.
10. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building(excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
12. Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand(15,000)square feet.
13. When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
14. Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs,gifts,novelties,curios and
handicraft products.Grocery stores may not exceed
tgn bousand
119,0 00 square feet.
15. Any open storage shall be enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence not less than six(6) feet
and not more than seven(7)feet high.
16. Not to exceed two(2)years.
17. Limited to farm implement repair and maintenance, but not to include automobiles,
trucks or bikes
18. Limited to service stations,provided there shall be no repairing,repainting,
reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
19. Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
20. Because of considerations of odor,dust,smoke,noise,fumes,vibration or hazard,the
following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use
permit authorizing such use has been granted by the Board:
a. All chemical manufacture,storage and/or packaging;
b. Asphalt manufacture,mixing,or refining;
c. Automobile dismantling,wrecking or junk yards;
d. Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
e. Cement,lime,gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
f. Drop forge industries,
g. Reduction or disposal of garbage,offal or similar refuse,
h. Oil refining;alternative energy refinery(i.e.biofuels,ethanol)
i. Rubber reclaiming;
j. Feed yards, livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
k. Smelting,reduction or refining of metallic ores;
I. Tanneries;
m. Wineries;
n. Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives,glues,cements,or
component parts thereof,from vegetable,animal or synthetic plastic
materials;
o. Waste(refuse)recycling and processing;
P. On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment.Off-site
materials shall be accepted only from Kittitas County source sites.
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the
Board shall:
q. Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this
title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular
site and in consideration of other existing and potential uses within the
general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
r. Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological
processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise,smoke,fumes,
vibration,odors,and hazards.Unless substantial proof is offered showing
that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to
be negligible,use is located not less than one thousand (1,000)feet from
any church,school, park, playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot
or parcel as such use.
21. In considering proposals for location of campgrounds,the Board shall consider at a
minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural
residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and
disturbances;
b. Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a
nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with
normal traffic flow;
c. Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained
where necessary for buffering;
d. Adequate and convenient vehicular access,circulation and parking should
be provided;
e. Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the
campground (i.e.health,water,sanitation).
22. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-
warehouses:
a. A mini-warehouse proposal (application) must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening; boundaries shall have a
b. All buildings with storage units facing property
minimum setback of thirty-five(35)feet;
c. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e. Signs,other than on-site direction aids,shall number not more than two(2)
and shall not exceed forty(40)square feet each in area;and
f. In Type 3 LAM IRDS,the use shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed
building.
23. Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66,Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
24. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Only one(1)ADU shall be allowed per lot;
b. Lot size must be at least 6,000 square feet;
c. The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet;
d. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply,
e. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal, including providing adequate water supplies
under RCW 19.27.097;
f. No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
g. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
h. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists;
L The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
j. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
25. No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises
allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman.Any such residence shall meet
the requirements of the residential zone.
26. Provided that:
a. The shelters are used to house farm laborers on a temporary or seasonal
basis only,regardless of change of ownership,if it remains in farm labor-
needed status;
b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health
regulations;
c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four(4)per twenty(20)contiguous
acres of land area;
d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an
agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm
laborers,
e. Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non-agriculture
use,then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable building,
zoning,and platting requirements or be removed
27. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted;home occupations
with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use.Offices of a physician,dentist or
other professional person when located in his or her dwelling as well as home
occupations engaged in by individuals within their dwellings are allowed provided that
no window display is made or any sign shown other than one(1) not exceeding two(2)
square feet in area and bearing only the name and occupation of the occupant.
28. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted;home occupations
with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In Type 3 LAMIRDs,home
occupations are allowed only in existing residences.
29. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one(1)year related to
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a
conditional use permit.
31. Permitted when located within an established mining district,requires conditional use
permit outside an established mining district
32. Public transportation deadhead stations permitted;passenger terminals are a
Conditional Use.
33. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61. Utilities.
34. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61.Utilities. Not permitted in the
Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
35. Where the use is only serving a residential PUD and where all applicable standards are
met.Electric Vehicle Infrastructure subject to KCC Chapter 17.66.
36. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied
primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(so%)of the habitable area of the primary residence;
C. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal;
d. Only one(1)Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists;and
g. In Type 3 LAMIRDS,Accessory Living Quarters'may only be allowed in an
existing residence.
37. Maximum of four(4)boarders and two(2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
38. As of September 1, 1998,mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and
placed within Kittitas County.Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to
be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
39. Subject to the following requirements:
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone
in which it is located;
b. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
c. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home;
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
f. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases;
g. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
h. Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
L Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries.
40. Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted
and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations.Shooting
ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the
specified zone.Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as
deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriffs Department.Shooting ranges in Type
1 LAMIRDS must be indoors. In considering proposals for the location of shooting
ranges a detailed site plan shall be required;the Hearings Examiner's review of said site
plan and the proposal as a whole shall include, but not be limited,to the following
criteria:
a. The general health,safety,and welfare of surrounding property
owners,
their livestock,their agricultural products,and their property.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the"NRA Range
Sourcebook."
C. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the"EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-
term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 6.7 A.177 3 as
currently existing or hereafter amended,and shall be limited to lands with
poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
41. Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
42. Subject to provisions of RCW 7.0.128.140.
43. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight(8)events shall occur
within a calendar year.
44. Existing facilities are permitted;new facilities require a conditional use permit. Limited to
agricultural products.
45. Services limited to resource based industries,barbershops, beauty parlors,dry cleaning
and laundry branch offices,self-service laundry and cleaning,shoe repair shops and
physical culture and health services
xpand or enlarge in compliance with applicable
46. No new airports. Existing airports may e
standards and regulations*
47. (Removed per Ord. 2022-017 2022)
48. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street ten
parking and loading areas),provided the use does not exceed
th�n_d__[o on square feet*
49. All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196-425.6.c.i. RCW 36.07A.070(5)(d)(i)*
50. All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196-425.6.c.iii RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iii)*
51. Allowed only in existing residences.*
52. Any new Type 3 LAMIRD is required to be at least one-half mile from another Type 3
LAMIRD,and will permit only one business and/or businesses associated with the
primary business in the new LAMIRD Type 3.Type 3 LAMIRDs existing as of 2014 are not
limited to one business.*
53. Permitted only within existing Type 3 LAMIRDs.*
54. Wholesale activity will not exceed 4000 square feet in space.*
55. Pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.fi2, Public Facilities Permits.
56. Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found
in KCC 17 60A.01 S.
57. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17.08.155A.
58. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan
pursuant to KCC Title 16.
b. Manufactured home park density shall not to exceed twelve(12) units per
acre.A minimum of five(5) manufactured home spaces shall be required
per park.
c. Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than ten percent(10%)of
the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its
residents.
d. Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or
private street
e. The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification
they are located in.
59. Pursuant to KCC 17.61C.050 and,17.61C. 60.
60. Applies only to Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
61. Day Care Facilities servicing 13 or more adults or children within a 24-hour period
require a Conditional Use.Permit.All Day Care Facilities must comply with all State.
licensing requirements. .
Orf d.2023=Q10,2023;Ord.2022-017 2022;Ord. Ord. 0018-0
2021-015 2021; 21,2018;Ord. 2018-
O g,2018;Ord.2018-001 2018;Ord.2015-014.2015;Ord.2 14-015 2014,Ord,2
2014;Ord.2014-004 2074;Ord.2013-0�2013;Ord.2013-008 2013;Ord.2, 013-001, 2013)
2024-03
ORDINANCE NO.4941
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG,
WASHINGTON ANNEXING PARCELS 166133, 118133, 118836, 278836,. 108836, 288133,
850836, 278133, 919333, and. 639333 TO THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON,
ASSIGNING COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO PARCELS
919333 AND 639333 AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING TO THE REMAINING PACELS,
PROVIDING FOR THE PROPORTIONAL ASSUMPTION OF EXISTING CITY
INDEBTEDNESS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BE EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS,on January 24,2024,the City of Ellensburg,Washington received a notice of
intention to commence annexation proceedings pursuant to the ,direct petition"method of RCW
35A.14.120 for parcels 1.66133, 118I33, 118836,278836, 108836,298133, 850836, and 278133,
as more Hilly described in Section 1 of this Ordinance and depicted in Exhibit A,attached hereto;
and
WHEREAS,to eliminate an adjacent unincorporated island within the City of Ellensburg's
Urban Growth Area, Community Development Staff added two (2) adjacent parcels to the
proposal.These parcel numbers include 91033 and.639333;and
WHEREAS,on February 5,2024,the City Council of the City ofBlleusburg,Washington
held a public meeting with the annexation initiators pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120 and deteiTnined
that the initiators could proceed to acquire a 60% petition for annexation pursuant to RCW
35A.14.120;and.
WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2024,public meeting, the City Council set the annexation
area by adding two(2)additional parcels, 919333 and 639333 to the annexation area to eliminate
an adjacent unincorporated island with the City's Urban Growth Area(UGA);and
WHEREAS,City Council further determined at the February 5,2024,meeting that the two
(2)added parcels,919333 and 639333,would receive a Comnnercial Highway zoning designation,
the remaining eight(8)parcels subject to annexation would be zoned Light Industrial,and all ten
(10)parcels would assume the annexation area's proportional share of City indebtedness;and
WHEREAS,the owners of not less than 60%6 in.value,according to the assessed valuation
far general taxation of the property hereinafter described, signed the petition pursuant to RCW
35A.14.120 for the annexation of said area to the City of Ellensburg,Washington; and
WHEREAS, the petition for annexation was certified as sufficient by the Rittitas County
Assessor,on February 23,2024.City staff determined that the petition signatures have a combined
total assessed value for general taxation of not less than 60%of the total assessed value for general
taxation of all property in the proposed annexation area, in compliance with RCW 35A.01.040;
and
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WHEREAS,the City provided public notice of the petition for annexation and has provided
an opportunity for comment thereon by all interested citizens at a,duly called and noticed public
hearing;and
WHEREAS,on March 14,2024,pursuant to proper notice given in accordance with RCW
35A.14.130 and ECC 15.220, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the
proposed annexation, and following such hearing recommended City Council approve the
annexation request as presented by staff;and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2024 and May 6, 2024, pursuant to proper notice given in
accordance with RCW 35.A.14.130 and ECC 15.220,the City Council received and reviewed.all of
the documentation associated with this annexation proposal, conducted public hearings on the
proposed annexation in accordance with RCW 35A. 14.140 and RCW 35A.14.330-.340, and
following such hearings determined to effect the annexation of the territory described in.Section 1
of this ordinance,finding that the petition for annexation met the applicable requirements,and that
the best interests of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,will be served by the annexation and that
it is appropriate to good government of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,and therefore accepted
the petition for annexation pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120 and. Chapter 15.360 of the Ellensburg
i
City Code;and.
WHEREAS,the territory described in Section 1 of this ordinance is contiguous to t1le City
of Ellensburg, Washington and entirely within the City of Ellensburg Urban Growth Area
established pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG,
WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
e tion 1.Annegatlov. The following described parcels are hereby annexed to and made
a part of the City of Ellensburg,Washington,to wit:
1. Parcel#166133
That portion of the Southwest Quartet:of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township
18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,lying
South and West of the County Road running through said Quarter of Quarter Section;
EXCEPT a tract of land bounded by a line beginning at the Southwest corner of said
Quarter of Quarter Section,and running thence North along the West boundary line of
said Quarter of Quarter Section 630 feet;thence East 100 feet;.thence South 630 feet to
the South boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section;and thence West along the
South boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section 100 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence North
AND EXCEPT beginning at the Southwest corner of said subdivision;
891154'11"East,along the South line thereof, 100.02 feet to the Trine Point of Beginning;
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thence North 1119'14"West,parallel with the West line of said subdivision,75.00 feet;
thence North 38037`East 268.00 feet;thence South 72°15'East 288.00 feet;thence North
86°16'22"East 44.00 feet,thence South 75159'East 342.00 feet;thence South 731 1T'
East 396A4 feet to the South line of said subdivision;thence South 8905411"West, 1
along said South line, 1195.07 feet to the True Point of Beginning;
Together with that portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,described as
follows:Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 4;thence Nortli
89154!11"East,along the North line of said Government Lot 4, 1295.09 feet to the True
Point of Beginning;thence South 73°12'East 93.56 feet;thence South 74050'East 179.42
felt;thence North 13027' 31"West 76.50 feet to the North line of said Government Lot 3;
thence South 89054'11"West,along the North lines of said Government Lots 3 and 4,
244.93 feet to the True Point of Beginning;
Together with that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
34, Township 18 North,Range IS East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of
Washington,bounded by a line described as follows:Beginning at the Southwest corner
of said subdivision;thence N 89154'11"East,along the South line of said subdivision,
219.32 feet to the Westerly lute of Parcel A of that certain Survey as recorded the Sth day
of July, 1988,in the Book 15 of Surveys,page 165,under Auditor's File No. 513568,
records of Kittitas County,Washington;thence N 13027131"West, along said Westerly
line, 137.12 feet;.thence North 36°03'West 264.03 feet;thence North 12*02'East 129.56
feet,more or less,to the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road;thence
Northwesterly along said Southerly Light of way line to the west line of said subdivision;
thence South along said West subdivision line to the True Point of Beginning.
Z. Parcels#118133 and#278133
Area 1:
Tract 2 of that certain Survey as recorded December 12,2023, in Book 46 of Surveys,
pages 27 through 29,under Auditor's File No.202312120030,records of Kittitas County,
Washington;being a portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township 18 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,and the Northwest Quarter of Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range IS East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington.
Area 2:
A tract of land located in Goveininent Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, described as:
Beginning at a paint 474.6 feet South and 106.9 feet East of the northwest corner of
Government Lot 3, Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East of the Willamette
Meridian,thence South 19°26'West, 135 feet;thence South 54120'West,437 feet;
thence West to the West line of Government Lot 4;thence North on the West line of
Government Lot 4,382.1 feet;thence East to the place of beginning;
EXCEPT that portion of Government Lots 3 and 4 conveyed to the State of Washington
for Primacy State Highway No. 3 (SR 90), by Warranty Deed dated September 21, 1965,
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and recorded October 29, 1965,in Book 120 of Deeds,page 552,under Kittitas County
Auditors File No.325204.
Area 3:
A tract of land located in Government Lots 3 and 4,Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington, described as
follows:
of said Government Lot 3,as shown on that certain
Beginning at the Northwest corner
survey recorded July 8,1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's File No.
513568,records of said county; thence East,along the North line of said Government Lot
3,274.40 feet; thence South 19026'00"West, 503.40 feet to the Northerly boundary of
the parcel described.by deed recorded July 11,2002 under Auditor's File No.
200207110019,records of said county; thence West along said Northerly parcel
boundary, 778.65 feet to an existing Southwest-Northeast fence and the true point of
beginning for the herein described parcel;thence continuing West along said Northerly
parcel boundary,322.07 feet to the Northeasterly right of way boundary of SR 90;thence
South 39038'55"East,along said SR 90 right of way boundary, 157.34 feet to an existing
Nelson pin and cap(LS 18092);thence North 61120'36"East,along and existing
Southwest-Northeast fence,252.62 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion,if any,lying within above Areas 1 &2.
Area 4:
A tract of land located in Government Lots 3 and 4,Section 3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,described as
follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government Lot 3,as shown on that certain
survey recorded July 8, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's File No.
513568,records of said county;thence East,along the North line of said Government Lot
3,274.40 feet; thence South 19026'00"West, 439.77 feet to an existing Nelson pin and
cap (LS 18092)and the true point of beginning for the herein described parcel;thence
continuing South 19°26'00"West,.63.63 feet to the Northerly boundary of the parcel
described by deed recorded July 11,2002 under Auditor's File No. 200207110.019,
records of said County;thence West along said Northerly parcel boundary, 778.65 feet to
an existing Southwest-Northeast fence;thence North 61°20'36"East,along said fence,
224.95 feet to an existing Nelson pin and cap (LS 18092);thence South 8512723"East,
along an existing East-West fence,604.32 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT that portion, if any,lying within above Areas 1 &2.
3. Parcel N 288133
ACRES 35.56, CD. 7944 A; SEC. 3; TWP. 17;RGE. 18;PTN.NWl/4,PTN. SW1/4;
A portion of Government Lots 3 and 4,and of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter
and of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 3,Township 17 North,
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Range 18 East,W,M.,in the County of Kittitas, State of Washington,which is described
as follows:
A tract of land bounded by a line beginning at the Northwest corner of said Government
Lot 3;thence East alongthe North line of said Lot 3,274.4 feet;thence South 19126'
West, 164.9 feet to a point which is the true point of beginning;thence South 19126'West
473.50 feet,thence South 54020'West,437.00 feet;thence West 393.57 feet to a point on
the Northeasterly boundary of the Interstate Highway 90 right of way; thence South
40042'30" East along said boundary,2884.95 feet;thence North 170 10'West,3018.20
feet;thence North 86059'West, 84.75 feet to the true point of beginning.
EXCEPT:
1. Any portion thereof that lies within that portion acquired by the State of
Washington by Decree of Appropriation entered November 25, 1966 in Kittitas
County Superior Court Cause No. 16555.
2. That portion of the above described property that is contained in PARCEL
B of that certain survey as recorded the 8th day of July, 1988,in Book 15 of
Surveys at page 165,under Auditor's Pile No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,
Washington,being a portion of Government Lots 3 and 4,Section 3,Township 17
North,Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County,Washington.
4.Parcel#118836
Parcel A of that certain Survey as recorded the 8th day of July, 1988, in Book 15 of
Surveys,page 165,under Auditor's File No.513568,records of Kittitas County,
Washington;being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 34,Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,and a portion of Government Lot
3,Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,all in the County of Kittitas,
State of Washington;
Together with that portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
34,Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,in the County of Kittitas,State of
Washington,lying Southerly of the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road,
Westerly of the Westerly of said Parcel A and Easterly of a line described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of said subdivision;thence N 8915411"East,along
the South line of said subdivision,219.32 feet to the Westerly line of Parcel A of that
certain Survey as recorded the 8th day of July, 1988,in the Book 15 of Surveys,page
165,under Auditor's.File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington;thence N
13027`31"West,along said Westerly line, 137.12 feet to the True Point of Beginning;
thence North 36103'West 264.03 feet;thence North 1210T East 129.56 feet,more or less,
to the Southerly right of way line of West Dolarway Road and the Terminus Point of the
herein described line
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5.ParceIs#278836 and#108836
Parcel C of that certain survey as recorded July 8th, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page
165 under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington;being a
portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34,Township 18
North,Range 18 East,and a portion of Government Lot 3,Section.3,Township 17 North,
Range 18 East,W.M.,all in Kittitas County,Washington.
6.Parcel#850836
Parcel B of that certain survey as recorded July 8th, 1988 in Book 15 of Surveys at page
165 under Auditor's File No. 513568,records of Kittitas County,Washington;being a
portion of Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 3,Township 17 North,Range 18 East,
W.M.,all in Kittitas County,Washington.
7.Parcel#919333
That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33,Township
18 North;Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County,State of Washington,which is described
as follows:
A tract of land beginning at a point 64.2 feet West of a point 980.0 feet North of the
Southeast corner of said quarter of quarter section;and running thence West, 177.45 feet;
Thence North 0138'East,220.01 feet;
Thence East, 177.9 feet;and
Thence South 0045' West,220.1 feet to the point of beginning;
Except that portion,if any,lying West of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the North boundary line of said quarter of quarter section which
is 239 feet West of the Northeast comer of said quarter of quarter section; and running
Thence South and parallel with and 239 feet distant from the East boundary line of said
section 910 feet,more or less,to the low water line of the Yakima River and the teri-ninus
of said line;
Except the right of way of roads known as Cascade Road and Hibbs Road.
Kittitas County Assessor's Tax Parcel No. 18-18-33040-0012(919333).
8. Parcel#639333
That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33,Township
18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,Kittitas County,State of Washington,described as
follows:
Connnencing 61.3 feet West of a point 1,200.1 feet North of the Southeast corner of
Section 33,Township 18 North,Range 18 East,W.M.,and running West 177.9 feet;
Thence North 0038'East,25.0 feet;
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Thence East 178 A feet;
Thence S outh 00 45, West,25.0 feet to the place of beginning.Except that portion, if any,
lying West of the following described line;
Beginning at a point on the North boundary line of said Quarter of Quarter Section which
is 239 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Quarter of Quarter Section; and running;
Thence South and parallel with and 239 feet distant from the East boundary line of said
Section,910 feet,more or less,to the low water line of the Yakima River and the
terminus of said line.
,lying within Cascade Road,and Hibbs Road.
And Except that portion,if any
All property within-the territory so annexed
Section 2. Assessment and Taxation.
shall be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other property of the City of
Ellensburg,Washington is assessed and taxed to pay for any outstanding indebtedness of the City
of Ellensburg,Washington as presently adopted or as is hereafter amended.
Section 3. Comprehensive Plan Designation. All property within the territory so
annexed shall be subject to and a part of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Ellensburg,
Washington as presently adopted or as is hereinafter amended.
Section 4. Land Use Designation and Zoning. All property within the territory so
annexed. shall be hereby zoned as follows: Kittitas County Assessor Parcel Numbers 166133,
118133, 118836,279836, 108836,288133,850836,and 278133 shall be zoned Light Industrial(I-
L), Kittitas County Assessor Parcel Numbers 919333 and 639333 shall be zoned. Conunercial
Highway(C-FI).
Section 5. Transmittal and Filing. The Ellensburg City Clerk is directed to file a
certified copy of this ordinance with the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners.
Section 6. Severability. If any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid of
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portion(s)of this ordinance.
Section 7. Corrections. Upon the approval of the City Attorney,the City Clerk and
the codif ers of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance,
including but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering,sections/subsections numbers and any references thereto.
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Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five(5)
days after its passage,approval and publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 6th day of May 2024.
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ATTEST:
C CLERK
Approved as to form:
CITY ATTORNEY
Publish: 5
I, Beth Leader, City Clerk of said City, do hereby certify that Ordinance No.4941 is a
true and correct copy of said Ordinance of like number as the same was passed by said Council,
and that Ordinance No. 4941 wa blished as required by law.
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Exhibit A: Annexation of Parcels
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Calaway Annexation P23-130(Second Reading) Ordinance 4941— Ellensburg City Council 05/06/2024
Annexation
Community Development Services proposes to update its zoning map to reflect approved annexations
that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in 2024.Additionally the land use tables in the County's
Comp Plan will be updated to reflect these annexations.
Through Ord 4941 parcels 166133, 118133, 118836, 278836, 108836,288133,850836,278133,919333,
and 639333 were annexed into the City of Ellensburg on May 6,2024. These parcels were given a zoning
designation of Light Industrial.The annexation request was made by the property owners, using the
direct petition method of RCW 35A.14.120.The parcels are located on the south side of Dolarway road.
Before After
This policy is not intended to expand or restrict the rights of disclosure or privacy as they exist under state and
federal law.Despite the use of any mandatory terns such asstatel
mandatory duties on the County beyond those imposed by and federal law!(Ordl,"nothing in this !2010-01cy is n ded to impose
2010}
2.55.100 Seversbllity. application to any person or circumstances is held invalid,the remainder of the
if any provision of this Chapter or its app
ons or circumstances shall not be affected.(Ord.2010-01,
Chapter or the application of the Chapter to other pers
2010).
Chapter 2.56
PUBLIC RECORDS -DUPLICATION AND FILING FENS
Sections
2.56.010 implementation of Survey Recording Act.
2.56.020 Record of survey-Size,recording material and filing fees.
2.56.030 Record of survey-Cost for copies.
2.56.040 Record of monument-Filing fee-Form.
2.56.050 Record of monument-Cost for copies.
2.56.010 Implementation of Survey Recording '
Recording Act is further implemented by the fixing of the following fees for recording a public record as
The Survey 9
prescribed by the act as set out in this chapter.(Ord.99-03, 1999,Res.73-33, 1973).
2.56.020 Record of survey-Size, recording material and filing fees.
The size of the record of land surreys shall be 18 inches by 24 inches,the survey shall be recorded on
Iand the fee schedule for filing shall be as follows:
Basic fee first page
$10.00
Each additional page
$5.00
Each additional owner's name
$1.00
(Ord.99-03,1999;Res.75-90, 1975;Res.73-33, 1973).
2.56.030 Record of survey- Cost for copies.
Copies of the record of survey shall be provided on request according to the following fee schedule:
Basic fee,first page
$5.00
Each additional page
$3.00
(Ord.99-03, 1999, Res.73-33, 1973).
14.0&220 Subdivision proposals and Development
All subdivisions as well as new development shall:
1. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
2- Have public utilities and facilities such as sewer,gas,electrical,and water systems
located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
3. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage.
4. Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another
authoritative source.it shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed _ l
developments containing greater than 50 lots or 5 acres(whichever is lesser)and shall _ 1 Form.Font color etas
be included as part of the application and shall be noted.on the finalpL_ set _
I 5 sAll hort or long ons shall s-plats,the bo boundary ofw on the ace of both the preliminary the 00year floodplain and floodway.d final lat for either
P
(Ord 2021-010,2021;Ord.2007-22,2007,Ord.2001-03,Ord.93-18 4 SAA,1993).
16.12.110 Required easements.
All lots will have utility easements shown on the face of the plat or in the plat restrictions.Said
easements shall be of a width adequate to allow for future utility installations.
1. Drainage and Storm Water Easements.Easement for drainage channels and ways shall
be of sufficient width to assure that the same may be maintained and improved.
Easements for storm water shall be provided and shall be 10 feet in width and properly
located to permit future installations.No storm water discharge to irrigation entity
facilities shall be authorized without a permit from the irrigation entity or ditch owner.
2. Utility installations.Utility lines,including, but not limited to electricity,water, natural
gas,sewer,telephone and television cable,serving and located within the subdivision,
shall be placed underground.Where topography,soil,or other conditions make
and the board,upon recommendation from the
underground installations impracticable,
county engineer,so finds upon written evidence presented by the supplier of such
utilities, may waive this requirement for underground utilities. Utility installations shall
be in conformance with requirements of KCC +tle 12_(Utilities within the right of way).
3. Public Utilities.Where alleys are not provided,easements for public utilities shall be
provided along lot lines where necessary, including any necessary access easements.
There shall be a minimum of ten(10)feet in width.Where possible,the width of rear
and side lot line easements shall be equally shared by abutting lots and easements shall
be continuous and aligned from block to block within the subdivision and with adjoining
subdivisions.
4. Irrigation Easements.Any plat which includes a lot or lots consisting, in whole or in part,of irrigated land,or un-irrigated land classified by an irrigation district as irrigable to
which there is a water right,shall provide adequate irrigation easements to each such
lot Any plat proposed for land through which irrigation water flows to downstream
users shall which
such water flows andements for sung ch shall be showchannels,
on the plats, maps and structures
through which such
pGlyester-o ri g i n a l sp la n s.
All easements and rights of way required pursuant to this subsection shall be of sufficient width for
maintenance,and the plat shall contain on its face a note of access to downstream water users for
nts shall be labeled as'existing,"herein dedicated," or"created
the purpose of maintenance.Easeme
via separate document." In the event that the first or third options are used the recording number
shall be shown on the map.All easements shall also include width and purpose of easement on the
face of the map. Preliminary
regulations
in a applications
tormwater easements shall be shownvision of land prior to final approval of the
nform to KCC Tit]
12stormwater regulat+ons
document.
Any new easement necessary for Irrigation and delivery of water shall be reviewed by the Irrigation
district or entity serving the site to make recommendations as to the final location and placement of
new easements. It is recognized that the preference is to place new easements outside any existing
right of way and the County road.Additional easement width may be required to accommodate the
delivery or tail water. Existing irrigation conveyances within the County road right of way shall
continue to exist under the Right to Farm Ordinance within this code.
(Ord 20�, 2022;Ord.2005-31,2005)
16.20.020 Final plat general information.
1. The final plat shall be drawn on pe�mplans in a neat and legible manner.
2. The final plat shall be drawn to such a scale as to make a sheet eighteen inches by
twenty-four inches.Should this size sheet unduly congest the drawing,the plat may be
submitted on two or more sheets of the above dimensions.The perimeter of the
subdivision shall be depicted with heavier lines than appear elsewhere on the plat- A two
inch margin on the left edge,and a one-half inch margin on the other edges of the map
shall be provided.The scale shall be one(1)inch equals two hundred (200)feet,or
greater,unless otherwise approved by the director.
3. All lettering shall be printed with permanent ink
4. Each sheet of the final plat shall contain the subdivisions name at the top of the sheet in
large letters followed underneath with the section,township, range,county and state.
The space for recording the receiving number is in the upper right hand corner,sheet
numbers at the bottom of the sheets.
ecessary to re-stake any portion of said plat.
5. shall show all courses is shall shown stances n
R monuments G. Required shown together i h a legend of monuments onthe face
of each plat sheet.
Ord.2022-005 2022;Ord. 2005-31, 2005)
16.20.080 Approval or disapproval.
meeting, determine:
1. The board,shapether conditions ns
at its next public meeting or any continued
1. W imposed when the preliminary plat was approved have
been met
2. Whether the bond, if there be one, by its essential terms assures
completion of improvements;
3. Whether the requirements of state law and this title have been satisfied by
the subdivider.
2. The board shall thereupon approve or disapprove the proposed final plat. If the board
approves the plat the clerk shall forward one copy thereof to the county public works
director and one print to the county assessor,and shall transmit two er-
sets of
ing
d submit a minimum of one
I file to the county
to the community county auditor for developmenit services es department (Ord. 2005-31 digitalO05)
file to the county c tY
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17.08.34 F AgritOurism
i "Agitourism activity"means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch whose primary business activity is agriculture
or ranching and that allows members of the general public,for recreational,entertainment,or educational purposes,
to view or enjoy rural activities including,but not limited to:Farming;ranching;historic,cultural,and on-site
educational programs; recreational farming programs that may include on-site hospitality services;guided and self-
guided tours;petting zoos;farm festivals;corn mazes;harvest-your-own operations;hayrides;barn parties; horseback
riding;fishing;and camping.
2 "Agritourism professional"means any person in the business of providing one or more agritourism activities,whether
or not for compensation.
3 "Inherent risks of agritourism activity"means those dangers of conditions that are an integral part of an agritourism
activity including certain hazards,such as surface and subsurface conditions,natural conditions of land,vegetation,
waters,the behavior of wild or domestic animals,and ordinary dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in
farming and ranching operations. Inherent risks of agritourism activity also include the potential of a participant to
act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others,including failing to follow
instructions given by the agritourism professional or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in the
agritourism activity,unless the participant acting in a negligent manner is a minor or is under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
n the agritourism professional,who engages in an agritourism activity.
4 "Participant"means any person,other tha
m,association,partnership,limited liability company,corporation, unit of
5 "Person"means an individual,fiduciary,fir
government,or any other group acting as a unit.
Chapter 17.08
DEFINITIONS*
Sections
17 08_010 Generally.
17.08.011 Definitions within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area(UGA).
17,08.020 Accessory building or accessory use.
17.08.022 Accessory dwelling unit
17.08.023 Accessory living quarters.
17.08.030 Access road.
17.08,030A Administrative.
17.0 .033 Adult Family Home.
17.08.0 2 Agriculture processing.
17.08 33 Agriculture production.
17.08.034 Agriculture sales.
17.08.034A Agriculture sales-enhanced.
17.08.034E Agricultural enhanced uses(AEU)-
17.08.034C Agricultural direct marketing activities.
17.08.03 fl Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities.
17. 4 0 Agricultural expanded seasonal harvest festivities.
17 08^34F Aoritourism
17.08.035 Agriculture Study overlay Zone.
1 .07 8,040 Airport
17 0 050 Alteration.
17.08.060 Amendment
17.08,063 Amenity funds.
��na nagF Agri urism
ut an a fa r e im
1 "p ri ouris etivf can an act r nnn,al public for r orea io I to t n r
a�ricul ure or rar h a d t Ilows members v tha n
: r,rlrnn ttt�not limited to•Fermine'ranchino:historic.
edIM opal ouropss to view o Pnlav rwra.a r S that r rsw
cultural a -s' a edu do al a
erv' e •
f tours• farm a S. r harvest- r wn o r tion
navnaes barn parties horseback ridi fish a�+d-camping
2 Tito rim ro n I'means n
e in—M nrovidingr mo r i
whether Or not for compensation.
tcurism
ers r oo i h t n' t ral rt Ing Inherent risks of aantoursm activi means th condrtvons.nat+ral wndnvons of land vgg ra.tia
activity Inrludin certain haza•�� cnd,as surface In
w ers he a vi of wild or ice r 15 o na a f street or w e t v rtvc' us d
ou's I o i du the I
farmingand r in r bons.In t in udi low
neahnent manner�tiat may cantribute�ini ry to the oartici le on w lie e
ructi n iven
t 'm r f siona r exer v
hr
rlt ur lull ,unless the c articiA t acting in
i ent manner is a lno or is under i flu n e o
#Ice or drugs
q "Participant"means any person o her than the anritourisrtf grofessionai who engasle�in an aaritourism activity.
w.Rny corooration.unit of
s
Perenn"means an individu 1 f vy rim ass ciar' n pa ne a limited li bi i si
government or anv oth r group acting as astD&
2024-06
Chapter 64.37 RCW
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Sections
64.37 .010 Definitions.
64.37 .020 Taxes.
64.37 .030 Consumer safety.
64 .37 .040 Short-term rental platforms.
64.37 .050 Liability insurance.
RCN 64.37.010. Definitions. The definitions in this section
apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires
otherwise.
(1) "Contact" means the operator or . the operator's representative
who is the point of contact for any short-term rental guest for the
duration of the guest's stay in the short-term rental.
(2) "Department" means the department of revenue.
(3) "Dwelling unit" means a residential dwelling of any type,
including a single-family residence, apartment, condominium,
in which a person may obtain living
cooperative unit, or room,
accommodations for less than thirty days, but not including duly
licensed bed and breakfast, inn, hotel, motel, or timeshare property.
(4) "Fee" means remuneration or anything of economic value that
is provided, promised, or donated primarily in exchange for services
rendered.
(5) "Guest" means any person or persons renting a short-term
rental unit.
(6) "Operator" or "short-term rental operator" means any person
who receives payment for owning or operating a dwelling unit, or
portion thereof, as a short-term rental unit.
(7) "Owner" means any person who, alone or with others, has title
or interest in any building, property, dwelling unit, or portion
thereof, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof, and
including any person who as agent, executor, administrator, trustee,
or guardian of an estate has charge, care, or control of any building,
dwelling unit, or portion thereof. A person whose sole interest In any
building, dwelling unit, or portion thereof is solely that of a lessee
under a lease agreement is not considered an owner.
(8) "Person" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.04.030.
(9) (a) Short-term rental" means a lodging use, that is not a
hotel or motel or bed and breakfast, in which a dwelling unit,
ort-
or
portion thereof, that is offered or provided to a guest by
term rental operator for a fee for fewer than thirty consecutive
nights. 11win
(b) "Short-term rental" does not include
tany
he oof the
foatoleast
(i) A dwelling unit that is occupied by
six months during the calendar year and in which fewer than three
rooms are rented at any time;
(ii) A dwelling unit, or portion thereof, that is used by the
same person for thirty or more consecutive nights; or
(iii) A dwelling unit, or portion thereof, that is operated by an
organization or government entity that is registered as a charitable
organization with the secretary of state, state of Washington, or is
classified by the federal inteal revenue
temporaryservice
lic charity
housing tobindividuals
or a private foundation, and provides
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who are being treated for trauma, injury, or disease, or their family
members.
(10) "Short-term rental advertisement" means any method of
soliciting use of a dwelling unit for short-term rental purposes .
(11) "Short-term rental platform" or "platform" means
aadwel ling
that provides a means through which an operator may offer
unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use, and from which
the person or entity financially benefits. Merely publishing a slaort-
term rental advertisement for accommodations does not make the
publisher a short-term rental platform. [2019 c 346 § 1. 1
RCW 64.37.020 Taxes. Short-term rental operators must remit all
applicable local, state, and federal taxes unless the platform does
this on the operator' s behalf. This includes occupancy, sales,
lodging, and other taxes, fees, and assessments to which an owner or
operator of a hotel or bed and breakfast is subject in the
jurisdiction in which the short-term rental is located. if the short-
term rental platform collects and remits an occupancy, sales, lodging,
and other tax, fee, or assessment to which a short-term rental
operator is subject on behalf of such operator,
the ptatform 2019 c
collect and remit such tax to the appropriate
346 § 2. 1
RCW 64.37.030 Consumer safety. (1) All short-term rental
operators who offer dwelling units, or portions thereof, for short-
term rental use in the state of Washington must:
(a) Provide contact information to all short-term rental guests
during a guest's stay. The contact must be available to respond to
inquiries at the short-term rental during the length of stay;
(b) Provide that their short-term rental is in compliance with
RCW 19.27 .530 and any rules adopted by the state building code council
regarding the installation of carbon monoxide alarms; and
(c) Post the following information in a conspicuous place wi thin
each dwelling unit used as a short-term rental:
(i) The short-term rental street address;
(ii) The emergency contact information for summoning police,
fire, or emergency medical services;
(iii) The floor plan indicating fire exits and escape routes ;
(iv) The maximum occupancy limits; and
(v) The contact information for the operator or designated
contact.(2) Short-term rental platforms must provide short-term rental
operators with a summary of the consumer safety requirements in
subsection (1) of this section.
(3) For a first violation of this section, the city or county
attorney must issue a warning letter to the owner or operator. An
owner that violates this section after receiving a warning letter is
guilty of a class 2 civil infraction under chapter 7. 80 RCW. [2019 c
346 § 3• 1
RCw 64.37 .040 Short-term rental platforms. (1) No short-term
rental platform may engage in the business in the state of Washington
unless the short-term rental platform is in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
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Combined Chapter 64.37 RCW Page 2
(2) A short-term rental platform must register with the
department.
(3) Short-term rental platforms must inform all operators wh o use
the ppl and remit
icableflocal, state, and efederalltaxess to collect
a platform
all ppl
does this on the operator's behalf.
(4) Short-term rental platforms must inform all operators who use
the platform of short-term rental safety requirements required in this
chapter.
(5) Short-term rental platforms must provide all operators who
use the platform with written notice, delivered by mail or
electronically, that the operator's personal insurance policy that
covers their dwelling unit might not provide liability protection,
defense costs, or first party coverage when their property is used for
short-term rental stays. [2019 c 346 § 4 • 1
RCW 64.37.050 Liability insurance. A short-term rental operator
must maintain primary liability insurance to cover the short-term
rental dwelling unit in the aggregate of not less than one million
dollars or conduct each short-term rental transaction through a
platform that provides equal or greater primary eratorior insurance
coverage. Nothing in this section prevents an op
from seeking contributions from any other insurer also providing
primary liability insurance coverage for the shoat-term rentalcoverage
transaction to the extent of that insurer's primary
lialimits. [2019 c 346 § 5. 1
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Page 3
Chapter 17.08
DEGIWfTCGNS*
lZa&_4aQ School,public or private.
17,08.485 Shooting range.
17.08.4 6 hort- R ntal
17.08.480 School,public or private.
"Public or private school" means an institution which offers instruction and study required to be
taught in the public schools of the state of Washington.Trade schools are specifically excluded from
this definition.(Ord.2013-001, 2013;Res.83-10, 8 )
17.08.485 Shooting range.
"Shooting range" means an area or facility designated or operated for archery(including crossbows),
and/or the discharging and operation of lawfully possessed,lawful firearms,as defined in RCW
Cba t_ ems, r 9.41;with the exception of:
1. Any law enforcement or military shooting range;or
2. Incidental target practice areas on private property.
(Ord 201�001�2013;Ord.2009-25,2009)
17.08.4 6 hort-Term Rental
r
hurt-term renta I gue fsl the duration oftba�;�st's stay lt].t @ ort-term LEI]?
2±-"Department"means the deourtment of revenue.
n ,i,.,a i e ial dwelling of any i r n
�mt rneanS a rsident'
apartment.
sy^accommodations for ,� hem and breakfast.in .
less than thiM days.bl it not including du
hotel,motel or timeshare nrooe11Y.
(4 "means remuneration or anvthingQf economic value th a orov' mis o ona
primadIY in P4cbBD a for services ren ere -
nprsons rentingas hort-term r ntal un it.
��^ ^�+ pans anv person or., ------
" - r
operator"means any personjyho
or ��^��,plllns unit or portion t ereof as a short-term rental unit.
" lone or witb. 't
prope y,dwelling t
and Inclhding an b^ agent executor,administrator trustee or guardian of an estate
hasor c—oatrot of
ildin n' r of. a whose-sole
h3 t
�reement is not considered an ownee
(8) 'Person"has the same meaning as ^"ded in RGW 82 04.030.
(9)(a)MhWAEM entaV'me nc lodeing use that is not a hotel or motel or bed and 12.1 ast.in
which a dwellingunit,or PDAioR�of•that!cans a--rea or nrc�v*ded±o�cutz-t bra short term rental
"Short term rental"does not include
oaQrator for a fee for re�a'er tan thlrtv copse rtive nights•f� t l t
the f llo C i ie the
any of ms are rented at any l 't
t L � „o �htS•or(iiil A
portion thereof.that.is used Xv the same person for thirty or more consecut' tl ghat Is
dwelling unit,or portion thereof, at is ar�r�te. ni ti n
re is red as h ti wi
rya s��fl�d,b�th_ l revenu lic charifii or a private foundation,and
pin„hiss TPmnra No in in i yidats.Grtifi on o
firauma Intl'^' se or their family m_ m�bB�B
�g�.1,�,1„�are being3.[eated for w+3
(,rn"ch -+ tPr�rental aavertisen�ent"mean an y m thod of solicit'
[ling uaMQL
short-term rental�u pOw-&
(11) Short-term renlat ptai?nrm or'platform"means a person that pro ' ns t u
whicb an r on there!2tjor short-term rental us i,and from
in1#1i .h.# �Qon or entitvfiCtCfEtl �!#;z,Mret ll;sbitlg�SbQd- l.l>a.r� .iiSeiie0
ns rinse not make the ni,bli�a short term
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Parcel# Acreage Within UGA IN and Out of UGA Zoning
861633 5.92 Yes Forest&Range(F&R)
929033 3.97 Yes MR
F&R
952776 3.21 Yes F&R
609033 1.09 Yes F&R
949033 2.71 Yes MR
309033 4.99 Yes F&R
129033 3.72 Yes F&R
952780 0.3 Yes F&R
561733 2.68 Yes MR
E7,733 2.05 Yes F&R1633 4.54 Yes
35.18
649033 8.36 EEEEjEyF&R
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Kittitas County Code
Title 14 I BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters
14.04 Building Code
14.05 Grading
14.08 Flood Damage Prevention
14.12 Fire ResiStant/Retardant Standards for Roof Coverings
Chapter 14.04
BUILDING,CODE
sections
14.04,010 Adoption of referenced codes.
14.04.020 General requirements.
14.04.030 Building relocation-Applicant.
14.04.040 Mobile,manufactured,and modular homes.
14,04.045 Recreational Vehicles and Park Model Trailers.
14.04.046 Other factory built dwellings.
14.04.050 Dry cabins.
14.04.055 Small Residential Structures.
14.04.060 fees.
I 14.04.070 Permits.
14,04.010 Adoption of referenced codes. as amended by the
Kittitas County hereby
herab!h adopts the
les and regulations de for the construction,alteration,remtoval,demo tt on,equipment,use and occupancy,7 or
the purpose
location and maintenance of buildings and structures. e Council as
I 1. The most current edition of the International Building Code(IBC),284&E4itieR Published by the International alCod
and
adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-50 WAC;with the following adopted appendices
amendments:
a. Appendices
i. Appendix C:Agricultural Buildings
b. Amendments
I. Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Building Permit
1. One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,playhouses and
similar uses,provided the floor area does not exceed 126 square feet and is not used as
habitable space and does not contain plumbing or mechanical.Square footage is
determined by the dimensions to the outside of the exterior walls or posts and any
usable space under the roof overhang or cantilever greater than 24".Any area built into
the roof system higher that 36"shall be considered in the square footage total.The
distance between structures on the same lot shall be ten(10)feet otherwise they will be
considered the same building and total square footage includes both structures.All
accessory structures must meet all zoning and building setbacks and must comply with
the requirements of KCC Title 17A(Critical Areas)and KCC Chapter 14.08(Rood Damage
Prevention).
2. Other exemptions as specified in Section 1052.
ii. Section 105.3.2 Expiration of Application
1. If,after a plan review has been initiated,an application for building permit requires
corrections,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant of those items necessary to
complete the review of the application and that the application will expire 180 days from
the date of notification if the corrections are not submitted or are not adequate to
resolve the corrections items listed.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit application expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the
application becomes null and void and the deposit is forfeited.
2. After a plan review has been completed,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant that
the permit is ready for issuance and that if not purchased 180 days from the date of
notification,the application will expire.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the application
becomes null and void and,the deposit is forfelted.
iii. Section 113 Board of Appeals
1. All appeals shall be heard by the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner.
I 2. The
International Residential Code(IRC),'"' n,published by the International Code Council
adopted amendments:
as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-51 WAC,with the following
a. Amendments
i. Section R1052 Work Exempt from Building Permit
1. One-story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 200
square feet,is not used for habitable space and does not contain plumbing or
mechanical.Square footage is determined by the dimensions to the outside of the
exterior walls or posts and any usable space under the roof overhang or cantilever
greater than 24".Any area built into the roof system higher that 36'shall be considered
in the square footage total.The distance between structures on the same lot shall be ten
00)feet otherwise they will be considered the same building and total square footage
includes both structures.All accessory structures must meet all zoning and building
setbacks and must comply with the requirements of KCC Title 17A(Critical Areas)
and KCC Chapter 14.08(Flood Damage Prevention).
2. Platforms,sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and
not over any basement or story below.
3. Other exemptions as specified in Section 105.2.
ii. Section R10532 Expiration of Application
1. If,after a plan review has been initiated,an application for building permit requires
corrections,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant of those items necessary to
complete the review of the application and that the application will expire 1 So days from
the date of notification if the corrections are not submitted or are not adequate to
resolve the corrections items fisted.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
permit application expiration,and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.If expired,the
application becomes null and void and the deposit is forfeited.
2. After a plan review has been completed,a letter will be sent notifying the applicant that
the permit is ready for issuance and that if not purchased 180 days from the date of
notification,the application will expire.The Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension,not to exceed 365 days.The extension shall be requested in writing,prior to
e shall be demonstrated.If expired,the application
expiration,and justifiable caus
becomes null and void and the deposit is forfeited.
Section 112 Board of Appeals
1. All appeals shall be heard by the lattites County Hearings Examiner.
�0 Q diti^n;published by the International Code Council
3. The most current edition of the International Mechanical Code(IMC- Flu rto
as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-52 WAC;including the adoption r f and amendments l
the 20194nost current edition of the International Fuel Gas Code(IFGC),the 2A Xnosr,current editior: a,<National Fuel Gas
Code(NFPA 54)and the 20U-most current edition of the Liquefied Petroleum shed by the International Code Council as
Gas Code(NFPA 58).
4. The most current edition of the International Fire Code(IFC), r
adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-54A WAC;including those standards of the National Fire
ced in the International Fire Code:PROng ha ,d-held lthat es The following ding any ding in
Protection Association specifically referen
this code,participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying
appendices and amendments are specifically adopted:
a. Appendices
i, Appendix B:Fire flow for Buildings
ii. Appendix C:Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
iii. Appendix D:Fire Apparatus Access Roads
iv. Appendix E:Hazard Categories
v_ Appendix F:Hazard Ranking
vi. :Appendix G.Cryogenic Fluids-Weight and Volume Equivalents
In case of conflict among the codes enumerated to subsections 1,Z,3,and 4 of this section, the first
named code shall govern over those following-
b. Amendments
i. Section R109 Board of Appeals
1_ All appeals shall be heard by the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner.
ii. Section B103 Modifications
1. Within those unincoporated areas designated as Urban Growth Areas served by a
Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.615,and where the proposed
project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC 246-290-010 of said
MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the MWS Water System
Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed project boundary,and
said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed project,water lines shall be
extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS Water System Plan as it relates
to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
2. Within those unincorporated areas outside of a UGA but within an area designated as a
LAMIRD served by a Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.015,and
where the proposed project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC
246-290-010 of said MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the
MWS Water System Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed
project boundary,and said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed
project water lines shall be extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS
Water System flan as it relates to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
3. Within all other unincorporated areas outside of a UGA and LAMIRD served by a
Municipal Water System(MWS)as defined in RCW 90.03.015,and where the proposed
project is within the said MWS Retail Service Area as defined in WAC 246-290-010 of said
MWS,and said MWS has service lines capable of delivering the MWS Water System
Plan's required fire flow that are within 100 feet of the proposed project boundary,and
said MWS has sufficient water rights to serve the proposed project,water lines shall be
extended and the proposed project shall meet the MWS Water System Plan as it relates
to fire flow and/or automatic sprinkling of structures.
ide of
4 All other
the criteria established i Sections 1e 2 and 3 above shall above where a proposed project does not
not required to
m a b
provide fire flow or automatic sprinklers for residential development on lots"at average
more than thirty-five thousand square feet In size,but shall meet the International
Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and amended by Kittitas County except
where said code requires automatic sprinklers and/or fire flows.
5. The most current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC}, Published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as adopted and amended by the State of Washington in Chapter 51-56 WAC and Chapter
51-57 WAC. optic e4;.km as set forth in Chapter 51-11 WAC,Chapter 51-
6. The most current edition of the Washington State Energy Code,
11C WAC(Commercial)and Chapter 51-11 R(Residential). ,,,, ,;.: s published by the
7. The most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code pPMC),204-
International Code Council. published by the
I S. The most current edition of the International Wildland Urban^dices andamendments.
International Code Council;with the following adopted appendices
a. Appendix B:Vegetation Management Plan
b. Appendix C:Fire Hazard Severity Form KCC
c. Amendments to the Wildland Urban Interface code specific to Kittitas County shall be located in by hele 20
9. The most current edition of the international Swimming Pool and Spa Code(ISPSC),2019 Edition. P
international Code Council
(Ord.2023-010,2023,Ord.2021-003,2021;Ord.2018-005,Or1d8%0 0-00372010;Ord 008-22.2008;Ord.2 07--29,207;Ord.2007-19,
2013-006,2013;Ord.2o11-001,2011;Ord.2010-010,2010;
2007,Ord.2004-18,20N,Ord.98-23,1998,Ord.95-7.1995;Ord.934,1993;Ord.92-29,1992,Res.84-29,1984)
2024-08
TTIT'AS COUNTY
DEVUDPAHM SEELV'CES
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DATE:
Somber 3,202A
Amendi
current
numidments
edition of the
and Refrrenoed SW*W*
(wbingtw State Building Code C,auacil completed adoption of
BAC 'GROOM: on March I5,2024�W6 we re&.rcnmdin KW Title 14:
the following codes
2021 International Building Code with statewide amendments Facility alth
2017 ICGANSI Al 17.1-17,A�and Usable Buildings
and statewide==dmcnts cy its
2021 International P-csr�d Code with e
2021 Inte cn MooWmiod Code with statewide mmndmeaft 2021 Iloternati of the IMC
onsl Fue1 Gas Code with statewide amendments
adoptim
2020 jxpe, $ed Petroleum Gas Cade(NFPA 58)
2021 National Fael Gas Code(NFPA 54)de amendments
2021 Iatematio�Fire Code �amendments
2021 Un#foan Plumbing Code witb��Residential
2021 Washi�On Staff '��Corum
2021 WashiaS m State EneaBY Code with state amendments foaad is the IBC
2021 Iateme ionel EWs�g Building
2021 Iatrrnatiamal Swimming Pool and spa code
to enforce the State Bonding codes by n ess ofthe
State of Washin8te
fangas County is required tie14. would like to update Tstie 14 to reflect adoption of the`Most current
language is ww Title as CDS staff ��by�S�o.y� on in WAC 51-50,51-51,51-52,
editiioa"of these codes as adopted
51 54A.
gl,5WNMLE STAFF: ae:emy Larson,Building Ogicial
� .
Jeremy Larson
Building Official
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12.04.04.050 Private Roads.
ads are usually best served by public roads,coded and
Although community local access ro
maintained by the county,private roads may be appropriate for some total access roads for
residential,commercial,or industrial uses.At the discretion ofthe county engineer,prop
osed
private roads within an adopted Urbe n Growth Area(UG►)may defer to the associated cky's
development standards in the absence of a variance procaW .
ACiv±t Ravie�A of the o�� oLn nau ne submii.�d mooted and anorovedbv Public p -
m,aie road mans shall meet the requirements of -•�-- - 1
Workg�ior tQnnctriction of a private sad-F r ;Fonnat<@*Font italic
tr_c
_on iron Plan Subntfrfnec a„�.civil Revi `mot be rep��ired when an en¢ine�. ;�•._ .
AdLdleX -
grading permit is,cuhmitt +f^'rhP road iID&[9YQl"
Roads will be approved as private roads instead of public when all ofthe following conditions are
met
A. The road is not deemed to be a necessary part of a present or future public neighborhood
circulation plan adopted in the Kittltas County comprehensive plan,transportation plan,
applicable community plans,or capital improvement plans.
B. The road shall be permanently established by right-of-way,tract,or easement providing
legal access to each affected lot,dwelling unit,or business and sufficient to
accommodate required maintenance and improvements.
C. Any private road serving as access to We lots or more shalltile a maintenance agreement
appurtenant to all the property owners having a vested Interest in the private road p
recording the final plat with the Kmitas Countyauditors office with a copyto be provided
to the Kittitas County Building Department and Kittites County Public
agreement erence
the auditors file number on the plat.The maintenance and upgrading
provide for a funding mechanism that provides for road maintenance of private roads and
associated parking areas by a capable and legally responsible owner,homeowners'
association or other legalentity made up of all benefited property owners.The term
'benefited property owners"shalt include the owners of record of sit properties with
frontage,including access rights,on the private road or otherwise have legal access,
whether constructed or not,to the private road.
D. Private roadway signs may either be provided by the applicant or by the department of
public works.Asigning and striping plan,per KCC 12.04.11.060(Submittal Procedure)
shall be submitted and approved priorto any sign installation.Names for private roads
shall be approved by the County Engineer and vetted by KITTCOM.
E. The placement of utilities shall be coordinated as much as possible with the placement of
private roads and public rights-of-way.
F. Private roads shalt be continuously open and unobstructed for use by emergency,public
the requirements of KCC 12.04.08.110.
service,and utility vehicles. Gates shall meet
G. Private roads builtto public road standards may serve more than SO lots without a
secondaryacoess.
Private roads shall comply with the following conditions:
A. Shall meet the minimum access requirements of the International Fire Code as adopted
by the County,KCC 20,or Kittitas County Road Standards,whichever is more stringent,
and
0. May be designed and constructed in conformancewith.AAsHTO Guidelines for Geometric
,Bry Law-Volume Local Roads(ADT<400),most recent edition,and unless
otherwise required by this code,and
ht-Of-WERYor easement recorded
h the KWrtes
C. Shall be permanently established by a County Auditor,providing legal access to each affected lot dwelling unit,o business,and
D. Stormwater generated byroads shall be managed and retained on-site with a stormwater
system that conforms to the specifications of the most current version of the StonmWater
Management Manual for E ':em Washington and KCC 12.04 Article V.The stormwater
system construction shall be certified by a licensed engineer.The certification shall be
included with the road certification,and
E. Will not result in land locking of proposed parcels within project boundary,and
F. Will be maintained bythe applicant or legally responsible owner oreere;wners under the
association or other legal.entity made up of sit benefited property
provisions of an acceptable and recorded'Private Road Maintenance Agreement",and
G. Clearly described on the face of the Piet,short plat,or other development authorization,
signed as a private road according to Public Works Road Naming&Signing Standards,and
a disclosure statement filed with the County Auditor stating that Kittitas County Is not
responsible forthe maintenance,and
ate road,the
wing note shatt be placed on
H. Forthe anyface
ofthepmt,shortcon de�opment authorization,and subsequent documents
the face of the plat,short plat,
transferring ownership of lots:
1. "Kittitas Countywitl not accept private roads for improvement,maintenance,or
service as public roads until such roads ere brought into conformance with
current Klttitas County Road Standards and formally adopted bythe Kittitas
County Board of County Commissioners according to KCC 12.01.100."
I. Private roads shalt comptywith the design requirements ofM-� ta:°cm for Private
Roads based on Roadway Classificatlons in KOO.1 r-03.
J. Private roads shalt include a paved(HMI)approach when connecting to a public
roadwaywhich is paved.The paved approach shall be the width of the roadway and is to
include radius flares on eitherside.Pavement depth to be a minimum of four inches over
eight inches of compacted aggregate. Pavement will extend from the roadway pavement
edge a distance of twenty feet along centertine of the private roadway.
Prior to final approval of any land use development activity,@aid bti j?•p1&4UW
I j56 02 OSo.the entire private road system serving a development shall be certified by a civil
engineer licensed in the State of Washington to meet Kktitas County Road Standards;unless a
performance guarantee is provided in accordance with KCC 12.01.090.The certification shall
include ak private roads used to access the development from a County or other publicly
maintained road.
The certification shalt be prepared in accordance with the Department of Public Works private road
certification guideline-- h it in tide the followin¢:.
eert#+eatiatrgu
1,Erlgi 's CeRifiGatWn Renort.lncludii3
e. Verftatlon the Private road mea* itL�ta� o�ntyJ�oad standards Roads shell be
Rnadc not certlFLPsI
v d to the road Standq��=which anoly wt ti►nP of theFlat"-----
g h plat"or lots appro d ndorto the development of Kittitas
��+ =o iatedyyii_ !Couty 201—
Road
r:�,e15 Road S nder' '- It b rtifi d to Kittite �n..�-
Srandards.Ro .G _ifid to=� C�into 20 a Road Standards ORmeetthe
fW •vment- of Table 1 2 04 04-1-and
V i i�a ion th private road is�SdLfiGlg - _
'e
& va
InternatiorLMSe r., °n^endix D.and
d Verificat�r
+he private ro -' ffi i nflv manages Gtormwater runoff.
2,•,,Al reouiredsi nsare.lIIStall .gr_Ml1'TCDstandari{5-«too i n Road�i n eSc.}
o r fl.ro.,ance aQreemepL
A County Engineer deemsnec Garvin
,_AnvotherrelEYi�llLi0f.9-L�St4IIth�-sOt?'
Eir-it and Safety vehicles.
ent of
blic
prior to
final dcertt►ffiication.Any noted deficiencies mustm st beucorr Works d prior to final acceptance of
al acceptance
the road
Roads not certified and associated with plate or lots approved prior to the development of Kittitas
County 2015 Road Standards shot[be certified to Krttites County 2015 Road Standards.In cases
where these standards are notfeasible.the County Engineer may(1)develop site specific
standards or(2)denyfurther development on the road.
2.04.04-1
private Road Minimum Design Standards
r
Private Rural Road Private Road
Average Lot Size c= 10.0 acres Avg.Lot Size
>10 acres
Number of 3-147�
15-30 31+ 2+
Parcels or Units 50 50
Minimum 50 50
Easement
Width
Paved Apron Req'd Req'd Req'd Re4�d
22' 22' 20'
Roadway Width 20' 2. 1'
Shoulder Width 1' 1'
60
Minimum
60 60 60
Centerline
Radius(ft)
Surfacing ) FGravel
Gravel BST/ACP 65T/ACp
Requirements
I Minimum 4V 46°
Crushed
Surfacing 10 10 :::
Maximum 10
Grade(S'o) d 'd
Re
Req'd Req'd q�
Sae umaroul'tS)
Required Req'd Req'd Req'd
Approach Req'd q
Permit WSDOT& WSDOT&
&
Stopping Sight WSDOT WSDOT&
AASHTO AASHTO AASHTO AASHTO
Distance 2:1 2:1
Ditch Slope 21 2:1
(inside slope)
12.04.04.o90 Dead Ends and Tlrrnaraunds-
When a dead end road or drivewayextends more then 150 feet from the centerline f
another county or private road,a turnaround shalt be provided. The requiremerrts foorr of
the
ection h
turnaround shall meet the following requirements and the details provided in KC Standard Plan 9-
10.
for roads
g live or more
s.
A The turnaround shall be a turnaround configurations cmay be used or roads serving less than five lots u/s. Other
B. All turnarounds must conform to the specifications of the international Fire Code.
C. A cul-de-sac shall have a right-of-way or easement diameter of at least 110 feet and a driving
surface of at least 9s feet in diameter.
D. At the discretion of the county engineer,turnarounds shall include additional snow storage
area in locations that are prone to heavy snowfall.
E. The following shell apply to temporary dead end roads.
1. Temporary dead end roads where the potential for future connectivity exists due to the
proximity f turnaround
meeting Mol1TCD standards sheU also be provideloped properties shalt hd unless approved provisions. cads
bythe county
engineer.
2. Temporary dead ends or a shared access maybe required for subdivisions.
3. Removal of the temporary turnaround and extension of the future road shall be the
responsibility of the applicant who extends the road.
F.
The following shell
of 600 feet fromtthe centerline of another county ys not built to public road standard,
ty or private road.
1. Permanent dead-end roadways in excess of 600 feet from the centerline intersection
of another county or private road are discouraged and shall only be allowedewith the
approval of the County Engineer in cases where geographical,topographic,
environmental conditions preclude connections with other roads.
ftwwwa
3.—PerrnanEftt�ie
separ�e+`r
B. Where a public or private road transitions to a gated private road,the road shall be considered
a dead end,and shell require a turnaround within 150 feet of the gate and within 600 feet of the
centerline intersection of another county or private road consistent with these standards.
C. Approved turnaround features shall be constructed at the termination or within one hundred
and fifty feet of the termination of any shared residential driveway or commercial driveway
approach.Where the length exceeds one thousand feet,pull out and turnaround features shall
be provided as follows:
puficutfoatures
LL be
d to a minimum of eighteen feet Of total width(Lane
w denf ng)and a m nimum filly feet in lengNy and
will have no more than six hundred feet plus
separation,
C�oalonment crandards
j2.04.07.OpD_D vewayA ssEed?tinath��eAdop31PL19iSh& �-�--'-
�7�ovewav aGG� _ I�t�4 P Ai, the Ca n� v'r€4Pt si Sid ar ' � change-in land
�LI� .onstru�3ion with Res,9l11t1on R�-41 7 �
�'•nrovi�ed� ch existin¢��G3.�SSS9..P`not constit��tP fl resulti�q�fgipfhaZ���{�n d by t
�� ��( ?n22-017.20221
1?04.1o.o5n Submittal Procedure.
Plans for proposed road and drainage construction shall be submitted to the Department of Public
Works as follows:
A. The first submittal shall consist of two complete sets of preliminary civil a e�onThe plansring ,
along with drainage calculations,and other reports and supporting
shall be submitted at Plat application.The submittal shall consist of conceptual design
level plans,profiles,roadway cross section,stormwater plan as required by KCC 12.04
Article V.utilities plan,and signage and striping plan.
B. if corrections are required,the Count will return ineer dLined print shall etum the winred ned print,a
ry
corrections within 30 days.The apP
response letter identifying and documenting howthe comments were addressed,and the
corrected plans with the changes highlighted.
C. The second submittal shall consist of two complete sets of final civil engineering plans,and
revisions completed per previous County comments.This submittal shall also include:
final grading plans and profile plans,final stormwater plan,documents tion ck as stormwater
details.
temporary
erosion and sediment control plan,and any supporting
calculations,geotechnical reports,environmental studies and transportation impact
analysis.The plans shall be signed and stamped by the developer's engineer.The
developer's engineer must be 8 civil engineer licensed in the State fees, hen adopted and applicable,shall be pad by the developer before review of theew
plans bythe County commences.
D. if corrections are required,the Countywill return a redlined print showing necessary
corrections within 30 days.The applicant's engineer shall return the redllned print,a
response letter identifying and documenting how the comments were addressed,and the
corrected plans with the changes highlighted.
E. This
hall also contain two complet additionalsets of plans and others pP Ong documents
and Information,if corrected.
F. When all corrections have been made the County er'neees satisfaction,the final s d submitted. Onty one copy iss
shall be stamped and signed by the applicant's engine
required. once approved a copy of the approved set will be returned to the applicant.
G. The final submMel shall include the following:
1. a good quality reproducible medium with the engineer's registration stamp and
signature,
2. one complete set of other supporting documentation,
3, a quantity take-off and certified engineer's cost estimate when the project is to be
secured by a performance guarantee.See KCC 12.01.090.
4. and electronic files in pdfformat of the entire submittal package.
H. Revisions or modifications to approved plans shell be submitted for approval prior to
construction.The applicant shall make specific arrangements with the County Engineer to
review such changes_Revisions shalt be stamped and signed bythe developer's engineer.
Proposed revisions shall be indicated on a copy.of the original approved construction plans
that includes the County Engineer's signature.The proposed revision shaRbe clearly shown
by strikeout of text,cross-out of items,and/or clouding as appropriate,and by postingthe
drawing revision block.If the proposed revisions are to the satisfaction of the County
I Engineer,the revised set of plans will be signed and returned to the developer's
engineer.
I. Plans vAll be reviewed by the County according to the date they were submitted.Previously
reviewed or approved plans submitted to the County for a revision will be considered a new
submittal.Approved plans under construction will be considered a resubmittal and will be
reviewed priorto new submittals.
J. In piece of submitting paper copies of plans and documents as outlined in paragraphs A-F
above,electronic submittals are acceptable.Engineering,land surveying documents must
meet the applicable requirements of RCW 18.43 and WAC 196-23.
a_ Electronic submittals shall be in Portable Document Format(PDF)
b. Layers shall be flattened prior to submittal
c. orient all sheets so the top of the page is always at the top of the display screen
d. Scanned documents must be legible and a minimum of 15o dpi.
e. All sheets must be numbered and labeled
f. Each submittal document shall be a separate file
Boundary Line Adlustmerrcs are to be reviewed by Public Works in accordance with/litotes County
Code Chapter 16.04.
12,05.02.070 inspection and Notification Requirements.
Control and inspection of construction on public infrastructure will be done bythe Department of
Public Works.Workwill be inspected to vedfythat it conforms to the approved plans,these
standards,and other referenced standards,specifications,and guidance. Unless otherwise
instructed by the County Engineer,construction events which require monitoring ofinspection,and
the specific requirements for inspection and inspection request notice are identified below.The
Kltdtss County Department of Public Works may be notified by phone at 509-962-7523,or by email
at the following address:publicworks@co.kittitas wa.us:
A. Preconstruction Conference:
1_ Required Notice:Three working days.
2. Specific Requirements: ude
i. Conference must precede the beginning of construction
applicant or applicant's designee,contractor,attendance by the applicant
engineer,utilities and other parties affected.
ii. Alt plan approvals and permits must be final and in place prior to the
conference.
B. Clearing and Temporary Eroslon/SedimentationControl:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice prior to initial site work involving
drainage and installation of temporary water retention,detention and siltation
control.
2. Inspection Details:To verify that temporary sedimentation and erosion control
has been installed in accordance with approved plans and these standards.
Subsequent inspections may be required at the discretion of the County Engineer
as necessary to ensure continued proper operation and maintenance of
temporary sedimentation and erosion control for the duration of construction.
C. Utility and Storm Drainage Installation:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice prior to trenching and placing of storm
drainage systems.
2. Inspection Details:To veriythat underground storm drainage facilities,including
but not limited to pipes,catch basins,and manholes have been constructed In
accordance with the approved plans and these standards.inspection shall take
place prior to backfill. if cover is Installed in stages,multiple inspections shall be
scheduled as necessary to ensure that ell facilities receive inspection.
D. Utility and Storm-Drainage Backfill and Compaction:.
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice before backfill and compaction of storm
drainage systems.
2. Inspection Details:Verifythat bacidiUfor alltrenching within the aday,wdsplansnidg
right of way,and future right of way is in compliance with the approved
these standards.
E. Subgrade Completion:
otice at stage that underground utilities and
1. Required Notice:Two working day n
roadway grading are complete.
2. Inspection
in compliance wiith the approved plans anted these standards. If theasubgre a end
surfacing Is installed in stages,multiple Inspections shad be scheduled as
necessaryto ensure that all subgrade has been inspected.
F. Crushed Surfacing Placement:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice.
2. inspection Details:To verify that crushed surfacing has
beenlaccestanda and If the
compacted in accordance with the approved plans,
scope of the project is such that the crushed surfacing is completed in stages,
each such stage shall be inspected separately.
G. Curb and Sidewalk Forming:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice.Inspection must be complete prior to
pouring concrete. rg re
2. Inspection with t e verify properns,an'ng and d thesepstandards.if the scope of the
accords nee with the approved p
project is such that forming of curb and sidewalk is completed in stages,each
such stage shall be inspected separately.
H. Curb and Sidewalk Placement:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice.
2. Inspection Details:To check placement of concrete in accordance with the
approved plans,and these standards.
1. pre-Paving:
1. Required Notice:Two working day notice.
2. inspection Details: Prior to paving,to verify that OU rk to date has been
constructed in ccordan a with the approved plans, d these standards.
J. Paving-
1. Required Notice:Three working day notice in advance of paving with hot mix
asphalt or Portland cement concrete.
2. Inspection Details:To verify paving and compaction,nd theseentOf ndards concrete
roadway is in accordance with the approved plans,
K. StructuraL-
1. Required Notice:Three working day notice prior to each of critical stages such as
placing foundation piling or footings,placement and assembly of major
components,and completion of structure and aproaches.
2. Inspection Details:Tests and certification requirements will be as directed by the
County Engineer.
L. Final Inspection:
1. Required Notice: Five working day notice.
2. inspection Details: Overall checkof project site,to verity completion of paving
and associated appurtenances and improvements,traffic control
edges,
electrical systems,utility installation,cleaningof drainage system,
restoration,seeding,planting,and all necessary clean-up in accordance with the
approved plans and these standards.
3. Additional Requirements: Prior to final approval of construction work,
acceptance for maintenance and release of construction performance bonds,the
developer/contractor shall pay any required fees,submit any required
maintenance and defect financial guarantees,provide certification of
' monumentation and submit one set of corrected plans(as-built)reflecting
all minor and design plan changes of the roadway and drainage systems-a he
Department of Public Works shall specifythe number of mYhW8 e
rranted
by the type of improvement.
ff original plans were completed on a CADD sYstea copy of
developer/contractor shaft submit,in addition to nv%-Att lirj.l&la--
the CADD drowingfiles in.DWG format-
M. Final Maintenance inspection:
1. Required Notice:30 days prior to the end of the maintenance period.
2. Inspection Details: Overall check of work associated with a maintenance
guarantee.
3. Additional Requirements:Prior to release of the maintenance guarantee,there
shall be successful completion of the maintenance period as described KCC
12.01.090,repair of any failed facilities and the payment of any outstanding fees.
20244-10
New Language
16.12.260 Revisions of preliminary subdivisions.
A. A request to revise a plat, short plat or binding site plan that has received preliminary
approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Services Department
(Department).
B. Proposed revisions to a preliminary subdivision that would result in a substantial
change, as determined by the department, shall be treated as a new application for
purposes of vesting,and transportation concurrency.
C. Proposed revisions to a preliminary short subdivision or binding site plan that would
result in a substantial change, as determined by the d partment, shall be treated as a.
new application for purposes of vesting and,where applicable,transportation
concurrency.
ion, a substantial change includes,but is not limit to:
D. For the purpose of this sect
1. The creation of additional lots;
2. The reduction or elimination of open space;
3. A change in use;
4. A change in points of ingress or egress; and subdivision,
5. A change to conditions of approval of an approved preliminary
preliminary short subdivision or binding site plan that leads to environmental impacts
that were not addressed in the original approval.
E. Proposed changes to a subdivision,short subdivision or binding site plan that do not
result in a substantial change,as determined by the department,shall be treated as a
minor change and may be approved administratively by the department.
F. For purposes of this section,minor changes include,but are not limited to:
1. Changes to engineering design standards necessitated by changed circumstances,such
as reconfiguration or reduction of lots;
2. Changes in lot dimensions that are consistent with the underlying zone;
3. A decrease in the number of lots to be created so long as the minimum lot size and
minimum density of the underlying zone is maintained;
4. Changes in timing of phased plans; and
5. Changes to engineering design that reduce construction related impacts and do not
eliminate off-site improvements specifically required as a condition of preliminary
approval.
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16.12.260 Revisions of oreliminan,subdivisions.
A. A r uest to revise a Ilat short slat or bind" r site lan that has received _reliminary
3roval shall be submitted t the de artment.
B. Pro osed revisions to a relimina subdivision that would result in a substantial
thane shAl be treated as a new a lication for
purposes of vesti and tr rtation concurrent►-
C. Pro osed revisions to a 're ' na short subdivision or bin din s si albean�� $s ad
result in a subs tial ch e
new application for purposes of ves+i� and,where a livable trans rtation
concurrent .
D. For the u ose of this section, a substantial than a includes.but is not limited to:
_ 1. The creation of additional lots•
2. The reduction or elimination of o ens ace:
3. A c�n use•
4. A chan a in Roints of iggress ore ess• and
5. A than*e to conditions of a ,roval of an a roved ireliminan= subdivision.
relimina short subdivision or bindin site lan that leads to environmental irn acts
that were not addressed in the original oval.
E. Pro osed c es to a subdivisio short subdivision or bindi site lan that do not
sh
result in a substantial ch
all be treated as a
minor char a and ma,be a 3roved administrativel b the department.
F. For u oses of this section.minor Chan es include but are not limited to:
1. Chan es to ineerin l, desi standards necessitated bY changed circumstancl such
as reconfi guration or reduction of lots.•
2._Chan es in lot dimensions that are con istent with the underl in zone:
3. A decrease in the number of lots to be created so lone as the minimum lot size and
minimum densi i of the underl ine zone is maintained:
4. Chan es in ti r of haled 1 : and
5. Chan'es to en 'neex]all desi �that reduce construction related im acts and do not
eliminate off-site im rovements s ecificall, r wired as a condition ofreliminar�
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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNI1 i DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N.Ruby St,Site 2,E11ensburg,WA 98926
CDs yM.Krr17TAS.WA.US
Office(509)962-7506
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State Environmental Policy Act
Determination of Non-Significance
Description: Kittitas County through its annual Comprehensive Plan Docket process,
proposes County Code and comprehensive Plan amendments to: application docket
Docket Item 24-01:change the annual comprehensive plan app'
deadline from June 30 to March 30 each year,
• Docket Item 24-02:amend KCC increasing the allowed square footage of buildings in
L4MIRDs pursuant to Senate Bill 6140;
• Docket Item 24-03:Amend comp plan and land use table to reflect annexations and
rezones from the previous year;
• Docket Item 24-04:change requirements to allow surveysa to be submitted and
recorded in paper format;
Docket Item 24-05 establishing an agriculture tourism definition;
Docket Item 24-06.establish a definition for short term.rentals;
Docket Item 24-07:rezoning of split zoned properties within the City of Kittitas UGA;
Docket Item 24-08.amend KCC 14 to update language referencing most current
adopted version of the code;
Docket Item 24-09:amend KCC 12 clarifying road standards;
Docket Item 24-10:amend KCC 16.12.260 to add a preliminary plat revision process;
Proponent: Kittitas County
411 N. Ruby Street,Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Location: Elements of the proposal are countywide.
Lead Agency: Kittitas County Community Development Services
The lead agency for this proposal has determined it will 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.This information is available to the public on request, or can be reviewed at the
Kittitas County Community Development Services website at:
htt : www.co.kittitas.wa.us cds c m Ian default.as X.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2)and the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days.
Any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge this administrative SEPA action on the
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grounds of noncompliance with the provisions of 43.21C RCW,shall be commenced on or before August
30,2024 at 5:00pm.
Any person,affected tribe,or agency may submit comments to the lead agencywithin 15 days of the date
of issuance of the DNS.The lead agency will then:retain,modify,or withdraw the decision.
Responsible Official:
Ja. ey Ayling,Planning Manager
Kittitas County Community Development Services
Address: Kittitas County Community Development Services
411 North Ruby St.,Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
(509)962-7S06 FAX(509)962-7682
Date: August 15,2024
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Notice of Determination of Non-Significance
Kittitas County 2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Amendments
Notice is hereby given that Kittitas County through its annual Comprehensive Plan Docket process,
proposes County Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments to:change the annual comprehensive plan
application docket deadline from June 30 to March 30 each year;amend KCC increasing the allowed square
footage of buildings in LAM1RDs pursuant to Senate Bill1640;Amend comp plan and land use table to reflect
annexations and rezones from the previous year;change requirements to allow surveys to be submitted and
recorded in paperformat,establishing an agriculture tourism definition;establish a definition for short term
rentals;rezoning of split zoned properties within the City of Kittitas UGA;amend.KCC 14 to update language
referencing most current adopted version of the code; amend KCC 12 clarifying road standards;and amend
KCC 16.12.260 to add a preliminary plat revision process;After a review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the lead agency,the County has determined that the 2024
proposed amendments will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts, and has issued a
Determination of Non-Significance. This information is available to the public on request, or can be
reviewed at the Kittitas County Community Development website at
htt s: www.co.kittitas.wa.us cds com - Ian dzfa It.as x.
Written comments from the public regarding the threshold determination may be submitted to the
Kittitas County Community Development Services no later than August 30, 2024 at 5:00pm, after which
the lead agency will then: retain, modify, or withdraw the decision pursuant to 43.21C RCW (State
Environmental Policy Act)and WAC 197-11-340(2).This may be the only opportunity to comment on the
environmental impacts of this proposal pursuant to SEPA.
A copy of this threshold determination will be available to the public upon request. Amendments being
proposed may be viewed on the Kittitas County website and at Community Development Services, 411 N.
Ruby Street in Ellensburg.
Dated: August 13, 2024
Publish Daily Record: August 15, 2024
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are
significant.This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance,minimization or compensatory
mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be
prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants: Please answer each
This environmental checklist as
you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
question accurately and carefully,to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist
or private consultant for some questions. You ma use°no a I!cable''o "does not a I "only when. ou-_c@n
ex lain wh it oes not al I n when
and accurate answers to these questions often av or oid dtelays with the
reference additional stud es reports.
SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to aU darts of your proposal,even if you plan to do them over a
Per oils f time or on
ntal
different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your props
effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional
information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
alysis
existing environment,all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an an adverse impacts. The checklist is
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considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold
determination. Once a threshold determination is made,the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and
accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
use of checklist for nonproject proposals: IbNM
For nonproject proposals(such as ordinances,regulations, plans and programs),complete the applicable parts of
sections A and B plus the L SHEET FOR NONEPRO ECT ACTt INS t art Dor S lease co lletely answer
er all
questions that apply and note that the words"project,""applicant,"and"property
proposal, proponent,"and"affected geographic area,"respectively.The lead agency may exclude(for non-
If ""
projects)questions in Part B-Environmental Elements—that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis e
proposal.
AooLicen[1N FEE$:
$600.00 Kittitas County Community Development Services(KCCDS)**
$250.00 Kittitas County Department of Public Works'*
$430.00 Kittitas Count Public Health
$1,280.00 Total fees due for this application(One check made payable to KCCDS)
**Note:KCCDS and PW fees are waived if project is a vSP sponsored fish enhancement project.
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Application Received by(CDS Staff Signa ture)a DATE: REMM
DATE a rAw 11 1OX
A. Background Lelp1
1. Name of proposed project,if applicable:1690
Proposed non-project action:Annual Amendment to Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas
County Code along with comprehensive plan Map Amendments for 2022.
2. Name of applicant:lhelPI
Kittitas County
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:Ego
Kittitas County Community Development Services
JameyAyling,Planning Manager
411 N. Ruby Street,Suite 2
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509)962-7065
4. Date checklist prepared:ItLeM
August 6,2024
5. Agency requesting checklist:lhpM
Kittitas County Community Development Services
6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing,if applicable):
All proposed County Comprehensive Plan and Code amendments are scheduled to be adopted by
December 2024.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion,or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes,explain. hf elol
This proposal is for a non-project action with no directly related plans for future physical expansions
or activities. The Comprehensive Plan will be subject to regular review and public input in the future
following adoption.Any subsequent amendments will undergo separate environmental review.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared,or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.fi=t:�[rl'V
None outside of this checklist specific to the items proposed by Kittitas County. Previous checklists
have been completed for Annual and Periodic Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Additionally,an EIS
was conducted in 1995 and 1996 for the 1996 Comprehensive Plan. The FELS was issued in 1996.
A separate SEPA Checklist has also been prepared by the respective applicants for Citizen initiated
requests, which include: -
Docket Item 24-11:Request for a rezone and amendment to the Kittitas County Land Use Map.
Associated county file number RZ-24-00001 Gibson.
Docket Item 24-12:Request for a rezone and amendment to the Kittitas County Land Use Map.
Associated countyf+le number RZ-24-00002 Spring Tree Ranch,LLC.
Docket Item 24-13:Requestfor a rezone and amendment to the Kittitas County Land Use Map.
Associated county file number RZ-24-00003 Flying A.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes,explain. hel
There are no known applications that are pending governmental approvals directly affecting this
annual amendment.
1 o. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,if known. hel
Proposed changes will have to be approved through ordinance by the Kittitas County Board of
Commissioners to become effective.
11.Give brief,complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies
may modify this form to include additional speck information on project descripton.)fhpm
Amendments to Kittitas county Code and comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Washington State
Growth Management Act for Annual Amendments and Kittitas County Code 15B:
• Docket Item 24-01:change the annual comprehensive plan application docket deadline from
June 30 to March 30 each year;
Docket Item 24-02:amend KCC increasing the allowed square footage of buildings in
• LAMIRDs pursuant to Senate Bill 6140;
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• Docket item 24-03:Amend romp plan and land use table to reflect annexations and rezones
from the previous year;
• Docket item 24-04:change requirements to allow surveys to be submitted and recorded in
paper format;
• Docket item 24-05 establishing an agriculture tourism definition;
• Docket item 24-06.establish a definition for short term rentals;
• Docket Item 24-07.rezoning of split zoned properties within the City of Kittitas UGA;
• Docket item 24-08.amend KCC 14 to update language referencing most current adopted
version of the code;
• Docket Item 24-09:amend KCC 12 clarifying road standards;
• Docket item 24-10.amend KCC 1612.260 to add a preliminary plat revision process;
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location
of your proposed project,including a street address,if any,and section,township,and range, if known.
If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide
a legal description,site plan,vicinity map,and topographic map,if reasonably available. While you
should submit any plans required by the agency,you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.1hel
The proposed amendments to Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan will affect all of Kittitas County,
Washington.Maps within the proposed update depict the boundary and those areas contained
within.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS lb@M
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:1heXII
(circle one): Flat,roliin hilt stee slo `es,mountainous,othe.
Rural areas within Kittitas County contain all of the characteristics listed above.More mountainous
areas exist in the western portion of the County,more rolling areas exist in the middle and eastern
areas of the County,and flat areas exist within the lower and/or eastern farming areas of the
County.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)?
Slopes within Kittitas County range from 690 slope in the valley to over 20096 in the upper
mountainous areas.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example,clay,sand,gravel,peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,specify them and note any agricultural land
of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
fhelDl
Soil types include ashy sandy loam,stony ashy loam,and rock outcrops in the Nimue,Chinkmin,and
Vabus series. The most common soil classifications are for rocky outcrops and gravelly loam in the
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Malaga series and the Drino Fortyday complex,Sagehill-Timmerman complex and the Fortyday Drinc
Neva complex. Typical soils in the agricultural areas consist of alluvium soils mixed with volcanic ash.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.1hel
Unstable soils are expected to exist throughout the County. Future project specific development
proposals within the study areas will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan and the Kittitas County Code.
e. Describe the purpose,type,total area,and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation,and grading proposed. Indicate-source of fill.!_'I: �1
As a non-project action,the proposal does not propose fill or grading.Future project specific
development proposals within the study areas that may include fill or grading will be reviewed
consistent with the provision of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provision of the Kittitas
County Code and State regulations.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,construction,or use? if so,generally describe.
No erosion will result from this non-project action.
g- About what percent of the site will be covered withempervious surfaces after project
construction(for example,asphalt or buildings)?f pl
No impervious surfaces will be added as a result of this non-project action. Future development
ed
proposals would be sbthrougho t the Couect to SEPA and nty is regulated by zoning ld include a review of that setsebuilding rvious overage and
addition,development9
establishes storm water regulations.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any: hel
Pl
As a non-project action,the proposal is not expected to result in erosion or other impacts to the
earth,therefore no mitigating measures are proposed. Future project-specific development
proposals will be reviewed consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the
Kittitas County Cade.
2.Air hel
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during constructio ion,and
maintenance when the project is completed?If any,generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.fhelDl
As a non project action, the proposal will not directly result in impacts to air quality. Future project
specific development proposals within the study area that may result in air quality impacts will be
reviewed consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the
Kittitas County Code.
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe. el
Off-site sources of emissions or odor are not applicable to this non-project action. Future
development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually and would include a review of off-site
sources or emissions.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if any:
As a non project action,the proposal is not expected to result in impacts to the air quality. No
mitigating measures are proposed. Future project specific development proposals will be reviewed
pursuant to SEPA and County Environmental Policy(KCC Title 15)to identify potential environmental
impacts and applicable mitigating measures.
3. Water 112eM
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate
vicinity
of the t (including
year-round and seasonal streams,saltwater,lakes, ponds, )? If yes,describe type and
provide names. If appropriate,state what stream or river it flows into.lbpjpj
• Gold Creek,Coal Creek and Tunnel Creek are headwater tributaries to Keechelus take. Two
other major lakes,Kachess and Cie Bum exist in the western portion of the County fed by
numerous other small lakes and streams
• Two other major lakes,Kachess and Cie Elum,exist in the western portion of the County fed
by numerous other small lakes and streams.
• Yakima River,Columbia River,and Manastash Creek are the three major rivers in the area
designated rural.
Water channels used for irrigation,floodplains,and wetlands exist throughout the rural area
and valley floor of Kittitas County.
2)Will the project require any work over, in,or adjacent to(within 200 feet)the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
As a non-project action,the proposal does not include any work over,in,or adjacent to water
bodies. Future project specific development proposals within the study area that may include
work over,in,or adjacent to water bodies will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code.
3)Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.!i .!�,
As a non project action, the proposal does not include any work over,in,or adjacent to water
bodies. Future project specific development proposals within the study area that may include
work over,in,or adjacent to water bodies will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code.
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4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description,purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
As a non-project action,the proposal does not include any work over,in,or adjacent to water
bodies. Future project specific development proposals within the study area that may include
work over,in,or adjacent to water bodies will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code.
5)Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.:_[' 'Z
Floodplains exist throughout the Kittitas County rural areas. Most exist along major rivers and
tributaries described in question 3.a.3 above.
6)Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. el
ol
As a non project action, the proposal does not include any work over,in,or adjacent to water
bodies. Future project specific development proposals within the study area that may include
work over,in,or adjacent to water bodies will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code.
b. Ground Water:
1)Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes?If so,give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well.
Will water be discharged to groundwater?Give general description,purpose,and approximate
quantities if known.
As a non-project action,the proposal will not discharge to groundwater. Future project specific
development proposals within the study area that may impact groundwater will be reviewed
consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas
County Code.
2)Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources,if any(for example: Domestic sewage; industrial,containing the
following chemicals. . . ;agricultural;etc.). Describe the general size of the system,the
number of such systems,the number of houses to be served(if applicable),or the number of
animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve.
As a non-project action,the proposal will not discharge to groundwater. Future project specific
development proposals within the study area that may impact groundwater will be reviewed
consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas
County Code.
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C. Water runoff(including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water)and method of collection
and disposal, if any(include quantities,if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? if so,describe. hel
As a non-project action,the proposal will not withdraw or discharge to stormwater or produce
additional surface runoff.
2)Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe.JtLel
As a non project action,no waste materials are expected to be generated and therefore are not
expected to enter ground or surface waters.
3)Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site?If so,
describe.1L&J
As a non project action,the proposal will not alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the
vicinity of the site.
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,ground,and runoff water,and drainage pattern
impacts, if any:IL@M
As a non-project action, the proposal is not expected to result in impacts to surface,ground,or runoff
water,therefore no mitigating measures are proposed at this time.
4. Plants hei
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder,maple,aspen,other
X evergreen tree: fir,cedar,pine,other
X shrubs
X grass
X pasture
X crop or grain
X Orchards,vineyards or other permanent crops.
X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,skunk cabbage,other
X water plants: water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other
X other types of vegetation
Forested areas with various types of evergreen trees exist throughout the mountainous areas in
the western and northern areas of Kittitas County. Various shrub species are prominent in
eastern Kittitas County. Wetiand areas,existing throughout the County's valley and mountain
areas are characterized by open water,emergent shrub-scrub vegetation communities.
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Agricultural vegetation exists throughout the eastern valley areas of the County. Riparian
vegetation is found in the wetlands along the Columbia River.
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?ftIPJ
As a non-project action,the proposal will not remove or alter vegetation.Future project specific
development proposals within the study area that may remove or alter vegetation will be reviewed
consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable provisions of the Kittitas
County Code.
C. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. hel
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• The County Comprehensive plan is a general legislative action applicable in all areas of Kittitas
County. The comprehensive plan does not propose any specific activity that will affect any
endangered species at any specific site.
• While not a project speck proposal the comprehensive plan does contain policies chat recognizes
the importance of habitat that is critical to the recovery and sustainability of threatened and
endangered species. Additionally, Kittitas County Code 17A does address specific code
requirements regarding critical areas and endangered/threatened species,however the proposed
annual amendments do not propose any specific activity that will affect endangered sp clesat
any specific site as this is a non-project action. Future review will be required for any project
specific actions.
• NRCS lists the following threatened and endangered plants within Kittitas County:
• Anemone patens var. • Juncus howellli
• Minuartia nuttallii ssp.
multifida
• Frag!!is
Astragalus arrectus
Cryptantha rostellota • Ophioglossum pusillum
• D • Phacelia minutissima
Delphinium v!rldescens
• Eatonelia nlvea • Potentilla brewer!
• • Sidalcea oregano var.
Erigeron basalticus
• Heterotheca oregona Galva
• Tauschia hoover
var.oregona
d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: fhelpl
As a non project action, the proposal is not expected to result in impacts to vegetation,therefore no
mitigation measures are proposed. Future project specific development proposals will be reviewed
pursuant to SEPA and the County Environmental Policy(KCC Title 15)to identify environmental
impacts and applicable mitigating measures.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.Lhel
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The non-project proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and the Kittitas County Code area
applicable to all areas of Kittitas County. There is nospecifc activity proposed of any specific site
through this Annual Docket process.
The county noxious weed list can be found at the following site:
htt s: svwu�•.co.kiftitcrs.wa.us noxious-weQds docirment weed-list. df
5. Animals h
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site. R@!PJ
There are a wide range of birds and other animals in the county including:hawks,eagles,herons,
shorebirds,and many others.Mammals may include:deer,ells,beaver,bear and others.Fish include:
many types of salmon and trout,and others.Critical areas including streams,stream buffers,and
other sensitive habitat areas.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.ftlo
The Annual Docket Process is a general legislative action applicable in all areas of Kittitas County
as is the Kittitas County Code.None of the proposed amendments are proposing any specific
activity that will at any specific site. Future project spec development proposals that may affect
birds,animals,or fish will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and
applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code.
WDFW lists the following candidate, threatened, and endangered animals
s within
it h n Kittitas
it t itas County.
Bull Trout
ke
Gray Wolf • Steelhead
Grizzly Bear • Western gray squirrel
• Northern Spotted Owl • Black-tailed jackrabbit
• Wolverine • Burrowing Owl
• Black-backed Woodpecker • Common Loon
• Columbia Spotted frog • Ferruginous Hawk
• Golden Eagle • Loggerhead shrike
• Greater Sage-grouse a Sagebrush sparrow
• Mountain Sucker • Sage thrasher
• Northern Goshawk • Stripped whipsnake
Pileated woodpecker • Townsend's Big-eared Bat
• Prairie Falcon
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain.lb§!Pl
it is likely that portions of the County are part of one or more migratory routes.Elk are prominent
throughout the County particularly in the southern range and hill areas. The Columbia River's a
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migration corridor for migratory waterfowl,the Columbia River bull trout,and the Middle Columbia
River steelhead. Washington Stare is also within the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: hel
As a non-project action,the proposal will not impact wildlife and therefore no measures are
proposed to preserve or enhance wildlife at this time.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.ffigjO
The Annual Docket Process is a general legislative action applicable in all areas of Kittitas County
as is the Kittitas County Code. None of the proposed amendments are proposing any specific
activity that will at any specific site. Future project speck development proposals that may affect
birds,animals,or fish will be reviewed consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive Plan and
applicable provisions of the Kittitas County Code. Non-native aquatic animal species are listed in
Washington Administrative Code(WAC220-12-090).
6. Energy and Natural Resources Blelp
a. What kinds of energy(electric, natural gas,oil,wood stove,solar)will be used to meet
the completed projecrs energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing,etc.MOO
As a non project action,the proposal will not directly result in any additional need for energy.
Future site-specific developments may use electric, natural gas,oil, wood stove, wind or solar
energy sources amongst others.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
ff so,generally describe. hel
No solar energy use would be impacted as part of this non-project action.Future development
proposals would be subject to development permit reviews as well as County Building and Energy
Codes.
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: het
Energy conservation features are not applicable as part of this non-project action.
7. Environmental Health h
a. of firefire and explosion,
xplosi environmental
spill,or hazardous waste,that could cluding exposure
occurr as a result of chemicals,
proposal?
if so,describe.[Le-IPI
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As a non-project action, the proposal is not expected to cause environmental health hazards. The
use of any hazardous materials on a project-by-project basis will be subject to federal and state
law and the County Building Code(KCC Title 14).
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.,-`.`."-
Washington State Ecology maintains an online database of sites and facilities of environmental
interest within Kittitas County. ht s: ortress.Wa.Q ov ec vLnet hborhaod These sites are
generally located along interstate 90 and generally include:
State Cleanup sites
• Federal Superfund sites
• Hazardous Waste Generators
• Solid Waste facilities
Underground Storage Tanks
• Dairies
Enforcement
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicalstconditions that might affect project development and
design.This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located
within the project area and in the vicinity.ftipj
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission identifies two primary pipeline routes
within Kittitas County:
• Northwest Pipeline LLC
• Puget Sound Energy
• https://wutc.maps.orcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=O60d9e52b26a4
40aMb1929e9050M
As a non-project action,the proposal is not expected to cause environmental health hazards.
The use of any hazardous materials on a project-by-project basis will be subject to federal and
state law and the County Building Code(KCC Title 14).
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
hel
As a non-project action,the proposal is not expected to cause environmental health hazards.
The use of any hazardous materials on a project-by-project basis will be subject to federal and
state law and the County Building Code(KCC Title 14).
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. W
No special emergency services are required for this non-project proposal.
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5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any: hel
No measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards are required as part of this
non-project action. Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as
well as development permit review by the County and both processes would include a review
of environmental health hazards and potential mitigation.
b. Noise .
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example:
traffic,equipment,operation,other)? :
Kittitas County is primarily a rural county with very low noise levels.Existing
noise levels in the
els typical in small
study area range from very low levels in undeveloped rural lands to noise
communities along highways and arterial roads. A few small-scale public and private airports
exist within Kittitas County.Industrial activities associated with these airports generate noise.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-tern basis(for example: traffic,construction,operation,other)?indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. " __
No noise will be created as part of this non-project action. Future development proposals
would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and
both processes would include a review of additional traffic that may result in added noise.
Future planned commercial and industrial development may result in added noise.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Washington Administrative Code(WAC 173-60)establishes performance standards for all
types of land uses and development and includes a maximum permissible environmental noise
level and environmental designations for noise abatement. WAC 173-62 establishes noise
standards for new motor vehicles and operation of motor vehicles on State Highways.
Kittitas County has established a specific zoning designation for airport industrial areas that
are designed to reduce and control noise with building setbacks,noise separation buffers,and
landscaping.
8. Land and Shoreline Use ftpM
a.What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?Will the proposal affect current land uses
on nearby or adjacent properties?If so,describe.ftel
The predominant land uses in the western part of the County include recreation, vacation,and
cabin homes,and public lands. Undeveloped land is located throughout the County,particularly to
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the east where forms are predominant.A few small parcels of single family and multifamily are
found along local roads throughout the County. The eastern area of the County contains public
uses,including the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park's boat launch and park area,some foothills
territory and the Columbia River. The rural area consists primarily of agriculture uses,mining
activities,sparse residential development,and some commercial and industrial land uses. While
the comprehensive plan does not propose any specific activity on any specific site,identified land
use designations dictate the types of uses permitted in areas of the County.Detailed land use maps
are included within the comprehensive pion. Additionally,zoning regulations dictate the types of
uses allowed in certain zoning districts throughout the county. No site-specific uses are proposed
to be put to use through this proposal.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands?If so,deribe.How
sc
much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as
ands have
t been
farmlalt of the nd or forest and tax status will be coosal,if any?9 resource lnverted to nonfarm m ordo nnorest use? h ated,how many acres in
el-I
The middle and eastern areas of the County in the valley areas are currently and have historically
been used for agriculture purposes. The proposal to amend the Kittitas County Code will not result
in any conversion of agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance.
Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan,specifically the Countywide Planning Policies and Objectives,
Land Use, and Rural Elements identify these lands and outline policies,procedures,tools and
authorities to conserve Commercial Forest,Agricultural, Mineral and other Resource Lands
throughout Kittitas County and concentrate urban development in Urban Growth Areas and
locations of more intense rural development(LAM1RDs). Detailed land use maps,including maps of
Resource Lands are included within the comprehensive plan.
1)Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations,such as oversize equipment access,the application of pesticides,tilling,and
harvesting?If so,how: help
No effects to surrounding working farms or forest land will result from this non project action.
Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development
permit review by the County and both processes would include a review of potential impacts to
working farms, long term commercial forest,or other Resource Lands.
c. Describe any structures on the site. hel
Structures located on developed land in Kittitas County include single and multi family dwelling
units along with accessory structures,commercial,industrial,and institutional structures.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what?fheiM
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No demolition of structures will result from this non-project action. Future development proposals
would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and
both processes would include a review of potential impacts to working farms,long term
commercial forest,or other Resource lands.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?ffiei
Kittitas County zoning classifications are discussed in detail within the county Code and maps of
zoning classifications and future land use. These maps and figures can be found within the
comprehensive plan and as part of the planning map library.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?,,i i=
There is no site for this non-project proposal. The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan has seven
land use designations:Rural Working,Rural Residential,Rural Recreation,Commercial Agriculture,
Commercial Forest,Mining,Limited Areas of More Intense Rural Development, and Urban. The
land use designations existing throughout the County will not be changed by this proposal.
g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? hei
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There is no site to this proposal. The Shoreline Master Program for Kittitas County includes four
environment designations:Urban Environment, Rural Environment,Conservancy Environment,and
Natural Environment. The environment designations existing throughout the County will not be
changed by this proposal.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so,specify- hei
A number of environmentally sensitive areas exist throughout Kittitas County including steep
slopes, wetlands,floodplains,floodways, and aquifer recharge areas.As a non project action,the
proposal does not include any work over,in, or adjacent to any specific sensitive area.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Over the 20-year planning horizon,it is anticipated that County population will grow by
approximately 23,297 individuals for a total of 65,967 residents by 2037. These projections are
based on Office of Financial Management estimates.
in 2015,it was estimated that 8,812 individuals live and work within Kittitas County with an
additional 4,928 individuals working in County while living outside. in this some time period,it was
estimated that 6,713 individuals live within Kittitas County and work outside.Projections collected
from the United States Census Bureau.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?jhelp1
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,d any: hel
Not applicable as this is a non-project proposal.
L.Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans,if any: hel
The Land Use Element of Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan identifies the existing land use
conditions throughout Kittitas County,projects the land requirements to the year 2037 to meet
projected population growth and determines how that growth should be accommodated. While
not a project specific proposal the comprehensive plan does contain policies that discourages the
siting of incompatible uses.
m.Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any: hel
Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan focuses population and employment growth in the Urban
Growth Areas and implements policies to reduce sprawl and impacts to Commercial Forests,
Agricultural Land and other Resource Lands throughout the County. No effects to agricultural or
forest land of long-term commercial significance will result from this non-project action.Future
development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit
review by the County and both processes would include a review of potential impacts to working
farms,long term commercial forest, or other Resource Lands.
9. Housing Jb@A1
a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high,mid-
dle,or low-income housing.
While this non project plan will not provide housing units,Kittitas County is planning for growth in
population and housing over the next 20 years(2017-2037). Kittitas County expects 23,297
individuals for a total of 65,967 residents by 2037. Based on current housing stock, it is anticipated
that an addition 8,611 units will be needed over the next 20 years(2017-2037).
b. Approximately how many units,If any,would be eliminated?Indicate whether high,
middle,or low-income housing. hel
Not applicable to this non-project action.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,if any:1hel
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Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually o well m acts to hou�g. it
review by the County and both processes would include a review of p imp
sing.
County Comprehensive Plan, Housing Element does include policies,objectives and
procedures to ensure a mix of housing with an emphasis on affordable housing types. No
measures to reduce or control housing impacts are required of this non-project action.
10. Aesthetics hel
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas;what is
the principal exterior building material(s)proposed?Lhelpl
No development is proposed through this non-project action. Future development proposals would
be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and both
processes would include a review of building heights and materials. The Comprehensive Plan does
include land use designations and maps,and zoning districts regulating building heights.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? el
No views would be altered or obstructed by this non-project action.Future development proposals
would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and
both processes would include a review of potential building impacts to view sheds.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any:IfielpI
No measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts are required of this non-project action.Future
development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit
review by the County and both processes would include a review of potential building impacts to
view sheds.
11. Light and Glare be
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?ffiqld
No light or glare impacts will result from this non-project action. Growth and development planned
for in Kittitos County's Comprehensive Plan may result in or generate additional light and glare
including:additional exterior lighting of buildings and infrastructure and additional traffic which
may lead to more glare generation.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?IbPM
No light or glare impacts will result from this non-project action.Future development proposals
would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and
both processes would include a review of potential light or glare impacts.
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? hel
No light or glare impacts will result from or impact this non-project action.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: het
No measures to reduce or control light or glare are required of this non-project action.Future
development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit
review by the County and both processes would include a review of potential light or glare impacts.
12. Recreation 1het
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?ft(3-10
A major portion of the economy for Kittitas County depends upon the recreation activity that
occurs. Winter activities are prevalent in the western part of Kittitas County with abundant hiking,
skiing,camping,fishing,and tourist opportunities. Rock and mountain climbing opportunities are
recognized nationally and internationally.Streams and rivers provide boating and fishing
opportunities throughout the County in centralized locations. Kittitas County offers recreation
opportunities for area residents and visitors alike.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,describe.
As a non-project action,the proposal will not displace existing recreational uses. Kittitas County
Comprehensive Plan prioritizes a number of improvements over the planning period(2017-2037)to
recreational facilities across the county as outlined in the Capital Facilities Element.
C. Proposed'measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant,if any:
No measures to reduce or control impacts to recreation are required of this non-project action. The
Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Element establishes standards for recreational facilities
to ensure future growth and development will not displace existing recreational uses and will
benefit from the same quality of recreational facilities enjoyed across the County today.
13. Historic and cultural preservation hel
a. Are there any buildings,structures,or sites,located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed
in or eligible for listing in national,state,or local preservation registers? If so,specifically describe.
fhelDl
• Sites with national,state, and local preservation registration exist throughout the County
including. There are 25 properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
• Beverly Railroad Bridge
• Cabin Creek Historic District
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• Chicago,Milwaukee,St.Paul&Pacific Railroad-Kittitas Depot
• Chicago,Milwaukee,St.Paul and Pacific Railroad.South Cie Elum.Yard
• Cie Elum-Roslyn Beneficial Association Hospital
• Downtown Ellensburg Historic District
• First Railroad Addition Historic District
• Dr. Paschal and Agnes Gray House
• Kittitas County Fairgrounds
• Lake Keechelus Snowshed Bridge
• Liberty Historic District
• Milwaukee Road Bunkhouse
• Albert Nelson Farmstead
• Northern Pacific Railway Passenger Depot
• Northwestern improvement Company Store
• Olmstead Place State Park
• Ramsay House
• Roslyn Historic District
• Salmon la sac Guard Station
• Shoudy House
• Springfield Farm
• Tekison Cave
• Thorp Grade School
• Thorp Mill
• Washington State Normal School Building
• Two barns are also identified as part of the Washington Heritage Barn Register.
• Storms Barn at loll Sisters Road
• Page Farms Barn at 6B3 Goodwin Road
b. Are there any landmarks,features,or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?This may
include human burials or old cemeteries.Are there any material evidence,artifacts,or areas of cultural
importance on or near the site?Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify
such resources.IMM
No site-specific evidence of Indian or historic occupation has been collected or discovered as part of
this non-project action. Future development
proposals
and both processes would include an assessment
well as development permit review by the County
of material evidence,artifacts or areas of cultural importance on or near a development site.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near
the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and
historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps,GIS data,etc.j E L�--(}i
No site-specific evidence of Indian or historic occupation has been collected or discovered as part of
this non-project action. Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as
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well as development permit review by the County and both processes would include on ossessmer,t
of material evidence,artifacts or areas of cultural importance on or near a development site
including review of the DAHP database,map and GIS data reviews and surveys if needed.
d.Proposed measures to avoid, minimize,or compensate for loss,changes to,and disturbance to
resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.ILgI.0
The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan,Land Use Element includes policies,objectives and
procedures to avoid impacts to historical and cultural resources. Kittitas County recognizes State
law protecting and preserving these resources including:RCW 27.53 Archeological Sites and
Resources,RCW 27.44 Indian Graves and Records Act;and RCW 68.60 Historic Cemeteries and
Historic Graves Act.
14. Transportation Thelvl
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans., if any. hel
Kittitas county's Transportation System consists of State Highways,urban streets,rural roads and
local collectors.
1-90, I-82,and State Route 97 provide the predominant transportation routes within the
County.County and State roads 10,821,903, 906 and 970 also carry a significant portion of
the County's traffic.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so,generally describe. If
not,what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?1�
Public transit exists between Yakima and Ellensburg to serve Central Washington University and
other commuters. Additionally,a new public transit option through Kittitas County Hopesource is
providing transportation between Upper Kittitas County and Lower Kittitas County.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? Hove
many would the project or proposal eliminate?
No additional parking or parking spaces are added by this non-project action.Future development
proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review'by the
County and both processes would include an assessment of parking to be consistent with zoning
and development regulations.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads,streets,pedestrian,bicycle or
state transportation facilities, not including driveways?If so,generally describe(indicate whether
public or private).lb
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Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, Transportation and Capital Facilities Elements include detailed
assessments of transportation infrastructure needs. Washington State Department of
Transportation conducts independent planning for state highways in Kittitas County. As a non-
project action this proposal would not require any new improvements to existing roads,street,
pedestrian,bicycle,or state transportation facilities;however the new road standards would apply
to future developments.
e. Will the project or proposal use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water,rail,or air transportation?
If so, generally describe.il-,-; =
As a non-project action this proposal does not use water,rail, or air transportation. Future growth
and development as planned for in Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan would use or be in the
vicinity of water,roil,and air transportation.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?If known,
indicate when d non volumes would
vehicles).What data or transportation models and what percentage of the volume we used to uld be trucks
sakech as
commercialP
these estimates?,,y
As a non-project action this proposal would not generate vehicular trips. Most County roads
maintain acceptable levels of service through the planning period,supported by expanded transit
services and trail networks.State highway expansion projects are planned by Washington State
Department of Transportation independently.
g.Will the proposal interfere with,affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products
on roads or streets in the area?If so,generally describe.
No interference with or impact to movement of agricultural and forest products will resuit from
this non-project action. Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as
well as development permit review by the County and both processes would include a review of
potential traffic impacts.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,if any:ftim
While the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan is not required to include site specific measures to
reduce or control transportation impacts, it is intended to reduce traffic and related impacts
through integrated land use and transportation planning. Future development proposals would be
subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and both
processes would include a review of potential traffic impacts.
15. Public Services [heIPI
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example:fire protection, police
protection, public transit,health care, schools,other)? If so,generally describe. el
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This non-project action would not directly increase the need for public services. The growth and
development planned for in the Comprehensive Plan will require additional public services
including water and sewer services, waste management,law enforcement and frre protection,
additional school services and facilities, telecommunications,health care,court services,and
others. The Comprehensive Plan,Capital Facilities Elementforecasts these needs and establishes
levels of service to help ensure the quality of public services enjoyed by Kittitos County residents is
maintained or improved through the planning period(2017-2037).
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any.IdRl
The primary purpose for developing the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan is to consider the
needs of population growth and related development over the longer term and identify public
service needs and gaps that may result The primary responsibilities of the County for planning
and provision of services include:water supply and stormwater,solid waste, transportation
(county streets and roads),law enforcement,and court services. While Kittitas County does not
plan for services including hospitals,ports,fire,and schools, we do have an important coordination
role to ensure that these public facilities and services are available,adequate and concurrent with
development within unincorporated parts of Kittitas County.Policies included in the Kittitas County
Comprehensive Plan,Countywide Planning Policies and Utilities Element outline a framework for
coordination with other jurisdictions within the County to provide adequate accommodation of
public services concurrently with development. Future development proposals would be subject to
SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and both processes would
include a review of adequate public facilities and services.
16. Utilities It@jPJ
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:It@jPI
electricity,natural gas,water,refuse service,telephone,sanitary sewer,septic system,
other
All such services are available at various areas throughout the County.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project,the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.ItLel
No utilities will be needed as a direct result of this non project action. Future development
proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the
County and both processes would include a review of potential proposed utilities. The
Comprehensive Plan, Utilities Element contains a detailed discussion of utility demand and future
utility needs through the planning period. The Capital Facilities Element also establishes level of
service standards for public utilities providing a foundation for analysis of the existing utility
delivery system and proposed improvements which are necessary to meet changing demands.
C. Signature P2@M
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them t make i decision.
Signature:
Name of signee:Chace Pederson
Position and Agencylorganization:Planner IlKittitas Coun"
Date Submitted: 8/07124^._._--
D. supplemental sheet for nonproject actions hel
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general,it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal,would affect the item at a greater intensity or
at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water;emissions to air;pro-
duction,storage,or release of toxic or hazardous substances;or production of noise?
• No groundwater will be withdrawn from wells or discharged into groundwater
as a result of this
non-project action. Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA
ally and
would include a development permit review of any impacts to groundwater and drinking water.
• This non-project action will have no direct effects on air quality. The Kittitas County
Comprehensive Plan does include polices and the county code provides regulations to guide
growth and development over the 20-year planning period,2017-2037. it is likely that projected
population growth could lead to increased air emissions.
• indirectly, the Comprehensive Plan and the growth and development projects for Kittitas County
could increase traffic generating additional vehicle emissions,construction of public and private
infrastructure and structures could generate localized air emissions,and additional homes
burning wood could generate air emissions.
• No toxic or hazardous chemicals will be stored, used or produced as part of this non-project
action.Future development proposals would be subject to SEPA individually as well as
development permit review by the County and both processes would include a review of any
toxic or hazardous chemicals.
• No noise will be created as part of this non-project action. Future development proposals would
be subject to SEPA individually as well as development permit review by the County and both
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processes would include a review of additional traffic that may result in added noise. Future
planned commercial and industrial development may result in added noise.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
As a non-project action with no expected impacts to discharge to water;emissions to air;
production,storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances,or production of noise no
mitigation measures are included in the proposal.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants,animals,fish.or marine life?
• Indirectly,site-specific development planned for.in the Comprehensive Plan would allow
development that may remove or alter plants and vegetation,disturb soils and add additional
impervious surfaces,and impact habitat and animals through land clearing,construction of
infrastructure and buildings, and additional impervious surfaces and related storm water runoff.
• it is not anticipated that proposed amendments to the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan or
County Code through the Annual Amendment process are likely to affect plants, animals,fish,or
aquatic life over existing standards within current County regulations.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants,animals,fish,or marine life are:
The current Kittitas County Development Regulations include plans and policies to manage and
preserve habitat and open space, as well as,critical area regulations. The County recently updated
its Shoreline Master Program,in accordance with the Department of Ecology's guidance and
periodic review process. The County is in the process of updating its Critical Areas Ordinance to
address current conditions and incorporate Best Available Science. All adopted policies,goals and
regulations would apply to future development as planned for in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Energy conservation features are not applicable as part of this non-project action. Planned growth
and development will require energy for heating,lighting,commercial and industrial uses, and
other activities.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
• As a non-project action that is unlikely to deplete energy or natural resources no protection
measures are included within this proposal.
• Future development proposals would be subject to development permit reviews which require
them to meet applicable County Building and Energy Codes.
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Washington state regulations for energy conservation apply to all new development.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated(or eligible or under study)for governmental protection;such as parks,
wilderness,wild and scenic rivers,threatened or endangered species habitat historic or
cultural sites,wetlands,floodplains,or prime farmlands?
The proposed amendments to the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County Code
through the Annual Amendment Process are not expected to use or affect environmentally
sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. The proposed amendments do
not include any new uses or changes that would result in affects to environmentally sensitive areas
or areas designated for governmental protection.All proposed projects are held accountable to the
code in place which includes measures to protect these areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
As a non-project action that is not expected to affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas
designated for governmental protection no protection measures are included in this proposal.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Kittitas County's Comprehensive Plan,specifically the Land Use and Rural Elements,and the
existing Countywide Planning Policies and Objectives identify these lands and outline policies,
procedures,and tools to conserve Commercial Forest,
Agricultural,
s and locations of more intense
Lands and concentrate urban development in Urban Growth Area
rural development(LAM1RDs). Detailed land use maps,including maps of Resource Lands are
available in the Kittitas County planning map library.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
As a non-project action that is not likely to affect land and shoreline uses no measures to avoid or
reduce shoreline and land use impacts are included in this proposal.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
• The proposed amendments to the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan are not expected to
increase demand on transportation or public services and utilities. The proposal does not
include any new uses or changes that would impact transportation or public services and
utilities.
• Most County roads maintain acceptable levels of service through the planning period
supported by expanded transit services and trail networks.State highway expansion projects
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July 2016
are planned by Washington State Department of Transportation independently.Demand far
public transportation services is also projected to grow.
• Additionally,there would be increased demand for water,storm water facilities,
telecommunications,solid waste,fire protection and law enforcement,schools,and court
services.
• Site specific development proposals are reviewed for their water and storm water impacts. Fire
districts ensure sufficient operations and equipment to meet state laws and county standards.
School districts and utility districts are responsible for preparing capital plans.
• While.demands for these facilities and services will increase,the Capital facilities Element of
the Comprehensive Plan identifies needed improvements over the planning period(2017-
2037).
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)are:
Implementing the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation,Capital Facilities and Utilities Elements
would allow the County to accommodate new growth and provide established levels of service for
these facilities and services. Site specific development proposals will also require SEPA review
individually as well as development permit review. Both processes will require on assessment of
transportation and utility impacts.
7. Identify,if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local,state,or federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment.
The proposed Update does not conflict with local,state,or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment. The purpose of the proposed amendments are to bring the Kittitas
County Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations into compliance with the Growth
Management Act. The proposed amendments protect the environment by establishing appropriate
densities and uses in rural areas and implementing regulations that better protect water quality
and natural habitats.
Future project-specific development proposals will be reviewed pursuant to SEPA and the County
Environmental Policy(KCC Title 15)to identify potential environmental impacts and applicable
mitigating measures.
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.'` KITTITAS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
— — 411 N.Ruby St.,Suite 2,Ellensburg,WA 98926
Fire Marshal(509)962-7000 Deputy Fire Marshal(509)962-7657
Date 08/26/2024
Fire Marshal comments
Project Name Kittitas County 2024 Annual Docket
Case Number NA
Jamey Ayling, Project Planner
This application was reviewed by Marvin Douvi t�tastwa usg MWheae'th�are difficultice. Marvin es in meeting these n be rdached at 09)
962-7657 or e-mail at marvin.douvier.sh@co.Kit
conditions or if additional information is required, contact Marvin in the Fire Marshal's office immediately.
Docket Item 24-0$ with all IFC codes relating
The fire marshal's office.has no issue with this change as long as business' comply
the SF of said building including but not limited to Access, egress as well as fire life safety requirements.
Docket Item 24-06:
The fire marshals office has co�ern n theow st seasons of proposal;
RCW 64.37.010 Section (9) (1) proposal
tes
°A dwelling unit that is occupied by the owner for at least 6 months during the calendar year and in which fewer
than 3 rooms are rented at any time
for renfing
Many vacation rentals are 3 rooms or less, any timefin tion as fire life safety practices ner is receiving financial compensation should be tamed out
room"or"guest house/cabin" it should fall under this de
the same,whether it is a room or an entire home,the threat to life exists and proper precautions taken.
RCW 64.37.030 Should include the following requirements for consumer safety.
1. A means for first responder access shall be provided such as a knox box or the like.
2. Any fire life safety systems within the home must be maintained to manufacturer specs and the
International Fire Code ie fire sprinklers, smoke detectors,fire alarms etc.
icate to guests' local codes, such as periods during the
3. Owners/operators shall have means to commun
burn ban.
Marvin Douvier
Deputy Fire Marshal
These comments are based on the information
provided with the application materials. Any revision to the
proposal may change the Fire M
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S ate of Washington
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
South Central Region • Region 3 • 1701 South 24th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902-5720
Telephone: (509) 575-2740 • Fax: (509) 575-2474
August 26,2024
Jamey Ayling
Kittitas County Community Development Services
411 N. Ruby Street, Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
SUBJECT: WDFW COMMENTS ON 2024 ANNUAL DOCKET
Dear Mr. Ayling,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the annual Comprehensive Plan Docket process.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)has read through the proposed docket items
and offers up a couple of suggestions for improvements to docket items. Our comments center
around both WDFW permit authority and the desire to help Kittitas County with their Critical Areas
Ordinance (CAO).
Docket Item 24-09:Amend KCC 12 clarifying road standards.
WDFW recommends the addition of"Any stream crossings shall be discussed with WDFW for
potential for require a Hydraulic Project Approval(HPA)permit."This will help us to enforce RCW
77.55 which requires people planning hydraulic projects in or near state waters to get an HPA permit
from WDFW.
Docket Item 24-10:Amend KCC 16.12.260 to add a preliminary plat revision process.
WDFW recommends the addition of"reduction of buffer from critical areas"under D and should
result in a substantial change. WDFW believes this is consistent with item#5 under D,but needs to
be explicitly spelled out to ensure that any changes that could affect critical areas receive appropriate
environmental review.
Thank you again for the opportunity to comment. Please contact me at 509-607-3578 or
Scott.Downes@dfw.wa.gov if you have comments or questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Downes
Regional Land Use Lead
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To: Jamey Avlina
Cc: fiW Moure:Hanes Svdnev IDAt0
Subject: Re:2024 Kkms County Annual Dodcet SEPA review
Date: Wednesday,August 28,2024 4:22:49 PM
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Hello Jamey,
This consult is in reference to 2024 Docket SEPA Checklist for Kittitas County.
This documents application is located within the CCT Traditional Territories.
Portions of Kittitas County are within the traditional territory of the Moses-Columbia and Wenatchi
Tribe, 2 of the 12 constituent tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR),
which is governed by the Colville Business Council (CBC). The CBC has delegated to the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer(THPO)the responsibility of representing the CTCR with regard to
cultural resources management issues throughout the traditional territories of all of the constituent
tribes under Resolution 1996-29. This area includes parts of eastern Washington, northeastern
Oregon,the Palus territory in Idaho, and south-central British Columbia.
There are known cultural resources of precontact and historic significance with the county.
Continued consultation and cooperation efforts with our THPO office are appreciated.
Thank you for consulting with the Colville Confederated Tribes History and Archaeology Program.
On behalf of Guy Moura,Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.
Sincerely,
Connor Armi I Archaeologist Senior MA, RPA
History/Archaeology Program
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
PO Box 1501 Nespelem, WA 99155
d: 509-634-2690 1 c: 509-631-1131
Connor.armi hsvna colvilletribes cony
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Annual Docket.Links to the file materials can be found below.Kittitas County anticipates
issuing a DNS for this project application. This may be the only opportunity to comment on
the environmental impacts of this project.
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not wish to provide comment if not received by this date.Please contact me directly with
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Staff
FROM: Public Works Plan Review Team
DATE: August 36,2024
SUBJECT: 2024 Kittitas County Annual Docket SEPA review
ACCESS No comments. (JS)
ENGINEERING No comments. (JS) I
SURVEY There are no survey comments regarding this proposal.(JT)
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TRANSPORTATION No comments. (JS)
CONCURRENCY
FLOOD No comments. (SC)
WATER No comments. (SC)
MITIGATION/
METERING
AIRPORT No comments. (JS)
Please contact Kittitas County Public Works (509)962-7523 with any questions.
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�R TEL (509)962-7523
411 North Ruby Street,Suite 1 FAX (509)962-7663
Ellensburg,WA 98926
STATE OF YeASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OFWOM to Qa5�E525•(260)725.4000
1011 Plum Street SE c pO vox 42525 0 Olympia,
www.commerce.wa.gob
10/08/2024
Mr.Chad Bala
Director of Community Development
Kittitas County
411 N Ruby Street Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Sent Via Electronic Mail
Re: Kittitas County--2024-S-7459B--Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to
Adopt Amendment
Dear Mr.Bala:
Thank you for sending the Washington State Department of Commerce the Supplemental
an
Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment asrequired
der RCW
36.70A.106. We received your submittal with the followingdescription.
Proposed amendments to the following titles of Kittitas County Code: 2,12,14,16,and 17.
three citizen-requested-land useand e17 would be pdated to reflect any approveap amendments.The Comprehensive d
zoning and land use tables in Chapters
citizen-requested land use or rezone requests.
2024-S-
We received your submittal on 10/08/2024 and processed it w th the
procedural requirement.
7459B.Please keep this letter as documents Y
Your 60-day notice period ends on 12/07/2024.
We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies for comment.
If you have any questions,please contact Growth Management Services at
revie%vteam@coMMerce.wa.gov,or call Deanah Watson,(509)290-4754.
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
Page: 1 of 1
Department of Commerce
THAN K YOU
We have received your amendment submission.Please allow 1-3 business days for review.Please keep the Submittal ID as your receipt and for any future
questions. We will also send an email receipt to all contacts listed in the submittal.
Submittal ID: 2024-S-7459 B
Submittal Date Time: 10/08/2024
Submittal Information
Jurisdiction Kitdtas County
Submittal Type Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to Adopt Draft Submittal ID:2024 5-7459A
Amendment
Amendment Type Combined Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation
Amendment
Amendment Information —`
Brief Description
Docket Item 24-01 changing the dates for comp plan amendments,and Docket Item 24-03 Annexation Map Amendment
13 Yes,this Is a part of the 10-year periodic update schedule,required under RCW 36.70A.130.
O Yes,this is action includes changes to Urban Growth Boundaries.
Anticipated/Proposed Date of Adoption
Categories
Submittal Category
Administrative/Procedural
Annual Docket
Comprehensive Plan
Attachments
File Plane Upload Date
Attachment Type 10/08/2024 08:39 AM
Combined Comp Plan and Dev Reg Amend-Draft 2024-01 docketdate change_iSB.pdf
Combined Comp Plan and Dev Reg Amend-Draft
Docket Item 24-03 annexation.gdF 30/08/2024 08:40 AM `
Contact Information
Prefix Mr.
First Name Jamey
Last Name Ayling
Tide Planning official
Work (5091962-7506
Cell Jamey.Ayling@co.kittitas.wa.us
Email
i] Yes,I would like to be contacted for Technical Assistance.
Certification
r I certify that I am authorized to submit this Amendment for the Jurisdiction identified in this Submittal and all information provided is true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Full Name Jamey Ayling
Email jamey.ayling@co•kkdt9&wa.us
Kittitas County Code
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Title 158 AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY PLANS, CODES AND STANDARDS
Chapters
15B.01 Administration,Purpose and Objective
15B.02 Definitions
15B.03 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
15B.04 Amendments to Development Regulations
15B.05 Appeals
Chapter 15B.01
ADMINISTRATION,PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
Sections
15B.01.010 Purpose and authority.
156.01.020 Applicability.
15B.01.030 Administration-Roles and responsibilities.
156.01.050 Severability.
I SIL01.010 Purpose and authority.
Non project legislative actions,including,but not limited to.the adoption and amendment of the comprehensive
p
from the procedural requirements of Title 15A of this code an
plan and development regulations,are exempt he
Chapter 36.70E RCN.Such actions often require substantial�sla�ve level,thereby necessand oral testimony as trtating multiple open
documents may involve revisions at both the advisory and lei�e a process for the consistent and orderly
record hearings.it is therefore the intent of this chapter to p
Jro'ect legislative actions in compliance with Chapters 36.70A and 43.21 C RCN.(Ord. 98-10(Dart),
facilitation for non P
1998).
15B.01.020 APPrcability.
revisions of this title shall apply to comprehensive plan and development regulation amendments under Titles
The
P
15, 16,17,and 17A of this code.(Ord.9810(part), 1998).
15B.02A30 ConsllstencY• compliance,conformity and consistency,and refers to
"Consistency"means,including but not limited to,comp
performance in accordance with Kmitas County comprehensive plan and development regulations.(Ord.98-10
(part),1998).
15B.02.040 Open record hearing.
"Open record hearing"means a hearing by a single hearing body or officer,authorized by the local government to
conduct such hearings,that creates the local government's record through testimony and submission of evidence
and information under procedures prescribed by the local government by ordinance or resolution.(Ord. 98-70
(part),1998).
15B.02A50 Public meeting• to obtain
"Public meeting"means an informal meeting, hearing,workshop.or other-public gathering of people
comments from the public or other agencies on a proposed comprehe ma include,but s n plan or ot ent regui I meted tvta planning
amendment prior to the local government's decision.A public meeting y
commission meeting,a board of county commissioners study session,or-a scoping meeting on a draft
environmental impact statement.A public meeting does not
' may beclude an enc tied in the owl gove nn record hearing.The melntss at a
public meeting may be recorded and a report or recommendation
applicable legislative file.(Ord.98-10(part), 1998).
Chapter 15111.03
AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Section:
15B.03.010 Amendments limited to annual review-Exceptions.
15B.03.020 Concurrent review except during emergencies.
15B.03.030 Docketing.
15B.03.035 Application requirements.
156.03.040 Procedures.
1SB.03.010 Amendments limited to annual review-Exceptions.
Proposed amendments or revisions of the comprehensiveex plan
tnsidere�d rd more frequently
of
commissioners no more frequently than once a yea p'that amendments may be considered
pursuant to Table B at the end of this title,Procedures for Non-Docketed Legislative items:
1.The initial adoption of a subarea plan;and
2.The adoption or amendment of a shoreline master program under the procedures set forth in Chapter 90.58
RCW.(Ord.98-10(Part), 1998).
150.03.020 Concurrent review except during emergencies.
All proposals shall be considered by Kiittitas County concurrently so the tas County maive y adopt amendments oosals
can be ascertained.However,after appropriate public participation
revisions to its comprehensive plan whenever an emergency exists or to resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan
filed with a growth management hearings board or with the court.(Ord.98-10(Part), 1998).
150.03.030 Docketing. applicants,citizens,county commission and board members,and staff of other
Any interested person,includingapp' suggested amendments shall be docketed
agencies may suggest plan or development regulation amendments.The Bugg lannin commission and board of
with the planning department for annual consideration by the Kittitas County p 9
uses of this section,docketing refers to compiling and maintaining a list of
county commissioners.For purposes rtment in a manner that will ensure such
suggested changes to the comprehensive plan in the plc annidnguil ll be readily available for review by the public.
suggested changes will be considered by Kittitas County 1st to the f t F id � of each
I Docketing for the calendar year shall be taken from January
calendar year. Amendments docketed after June 30th shall be considered in the ay sh ll be approved or
calendar year.
by L-�-
ja_Amendments to the comprehensive Plan
la nerscon or before
denied by the board of county
December 31st of that same calendar year.(Ord.98-10(part),
1998).
158.03.035 Application The
requiremer&-
Applications shall be filed on forms prescribed by the Community Development Services department.
P
d by
application shall be accompanied by a SI+PA checklist in conformance with the KCC 15.04 SEPA Regulations an
review fee(s)paid in full.
(D Ord.2017-001,2017;® Ord.2011-013,2011)
158.03.040 Procedures. I rocedures,when considering amendments to the
Kittitas County shall maintain and provide for the following p
comprehensive plan,in order to facilitate public participation:
e for
ic review in the
1.Broad Dissemination of Proposals and Alternatives.The docket a proposall be lmay be sulbmrtted by any party
planning department durin commission.
g regular business hours.Alternatives
prior to the closing of the written testimony portion of the public hearing before the Planning oom
for Written Comments.Written testimony shall be allowed from the date of docketing up to the
opportunity portion of the public hearing.
date of closing of the public written testimony
3.Public Meetings.Study sessions and hearings shall be held only�� i ridnotice
��al parties tha�t wish to
4.Provisions for Open Discussion.Hearings shall allow for time allotments
give oral or written testimony may do so.
5.Communication Programs and Information Services.A newsletter shad be produced for distribution to all
b planning department that summarizes amendments
parties that have requested to receive it by mail the �of proposed amendments shall be available at cost
docketed and projected meeting and hearing
mail dates.Cop'
of reproduction.
6.Consideration of and Response to Public Comments.Planning commission and board of county commissioners
members should review the testimony subm i their a notice that Wit"County has adopted the
7.Nance of Decision.Publication in the pap of record
comprehensive plan or amendment thereto,and such publicatis and on�i� petitions relating to whether or or hapters 36.70A,43.21C or
not such action is in compliance with the
coffer the publication date. (Ord.98-10(part),1998).
90.58 RCVIf must be filed within sixty days
Chapter ISB.04
AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sections
1513.04.010 Changes consistent with comprehensive plan.
15B.04.020 Revisions limited to annual review-Exceptions.
15B.04.030 Docketing.
15B.04.035 Application requirements.
15B.04.040 Procedures.
156,04.010 Changes consistent with comprehensive plan.
Any change to development regulations shall be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan as adopted
pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW.(Ord.98-10(Part),1998)
13g.04A20 ReWWons limited to annual review-Exceptions.
Proposed amendments or revisions of development regulations shall be docketed for annual consideration by the
nsure
-county board of commissioners in order to review the cumulative ree effect of thvarious o tithe and
planning d rector,
consistency. However,amendments may be considered more frequently
Non-
provided appropriate public participation takes place Pursuant to Table B at the end of this title,Procedures for Non-
Docketed Legislative Items.(Ord.98-10(part),1998)
158.04.030 Docketing. ested titan to the
For purposes of this section,docketing refers to compiling and maintaining a list of sugg suggested will be
development regulation(s)in the planning department in a manner that will ensure such 9
considered by Kittitas County and will be readily available for review by the public.Docketing for the calendar year
shall be taken from the first Frida�v in May of each calendar year.Amendments docketed after
thgfirst Friday in May shall be considered in the following calendar year.Amendments to development
0�14regulations docketed by ',the +rat Fri �i�. 'w shall be approved or denied by the board of county
commissioners on or before December 31 st of that same calendar year.(Ord.98-10(part). 998
158.04.035 Application mgairements.
Applications shall be filed on forms prescribed by the Community Development Services department.The
application shall be accompanied by a SEPA checklist in conformance with the KCC 15.04 SEPA Regulations and by
review fee(s)paid in full.The fee for such application shall be established annually by resolution.(13 Ord.2011-013,
2011)
158.04.040 Procedures.
IGttitas County shall utilize the procedures listed in Section 156.03.Q40 when considering amendments to docketed
development regulations in order to facilitate public participation.(Ord.98-10(part),1998)
Chapter 1 SS-05
APPEALS
Sections
15B.05.010 Appeals.
15B.05.020 Growth management hearings board.
15B.05.030 Superior court.
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Docket Item 24-03
Map Amendments
Staff presented the annexation to the planning Commission and recommended
approval as proposed.
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Project Brief Description of Sued Staff Lead Recommendation
Item Name Suggested Amendment Amendment
No. A staff
24-03 Map Annexation into City of staff ylin g recommends
Amendments Ellensburg Jurisdiction approval of map
through Ellensburg amendment and
Ordinance.This is a map updates to
amendment. Comprehensive
Update zoning and land Plan land use
use tables in Chapter 2 tables.
and 8 of Comprehensive
Plan.
Annexation
Community Development services proposes to update its zoning map to reflect approved annexations
that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in 2024.Additionally the land use tables in the County's
Comp Plan will be updated to reflect these annexations.
Through Ord 4941 parcels 166133,118133,118836,278836, 108836,288133,850836,278133,919333,
and 639333 were annexed into the City of Ellensburg on May 6,2024. These parcels were given a zoning
designation of Light Industrial.The annexation request was made by the property owners,using the
direct petition method of RCW 35A.14.120.The parcels are located on the south side of Dolarwayr road.
Before After
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WA ST Dept.of Commerce Comment Letter on our 2024 annual docket amendments
Jamey Arlington,
ng the 2024
Thank you for meeting with me yesterdaysome
t Regulations Amendments.This em'aU serves as
Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan and Development
a summary of our phone conversation and next steps.
Recommendations eneral comma is and additi nal uesti ns:
• It is my understanding the proposed amendments have been considered by the Planning
Commission and are to be scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners.Based on our
conversation,the PUDs and Gibson Rezone are als cotl �docketedeterm'd nation items
Please let me know if I misunderstood. Please also confirm whetherthe other
have undergone a SEPA review.
CBala &JA in : That is correct we have held the Kittas we currently have another
County
ve phearing scheduled for the
hearing for the 10-code amendmlanning commission
eniSonly.
BOCC regarding those 10 code amendments.
You are correct in that the PllD and rezones are currently in process, which we expect to issue a
threshold determination soon. These still need to be heard by the Planning Commission for
recommendation and again by the BOCC for final decision.
The Docketed 10 items have completed the sepa review pocess with a threshold determination
of non-significance dated August 15, 2024 with no appeals.
• During our phone call,you had described that the development regulations,i.e.,Kittitas County
Code(KCC),found online at ti e Board of Coul I'Llf.Commissioners to be theanly
not be up to date. It is highly recommended that this be confirmed as this appears
code made available to the public.Furthermore,I have based many of my comet enE o tithe `r-
code found online.
CBala &&lgli : The County Code online is the current tas County ITdepartment'has been nsa
misunderstanding during your discussion.The
process of making changes to the website format and access to items such as the Kittitas County
Code (KCC) in general.
• As discussed,only he com ehensive clan is limited to an annual lmdate in accordance with
RCW 36.70A.130 21 a .There is no limit to the number of amendments or frequency
development regulations can be amended.
CBala_&lAylir?z; We agree and understand this comment.
According to the KCC,specifically Chapters 1513.03 and 1 dev a docketing system elopment regulations. is used for
amendments to both the compor
rehensive plan and theP
amendments are considered annually by the Board omi County thought the KCC r with
aeaadline of
December 31. During our phone conversation,I had the Director has some discretion in how
amendments to be processed once a year,but appears
often development regulations may be amended.
C_Bala &JA lin : KC does not require all amendment to be processed once a year. In fact, we
had other development code updates earlier this year,
While a docketing system is a certainly a meaningful process and encouraged per RCW
36.70A.470 to keep of track of needed changes,it is highly recommended the County process
devel pMent latio amendments more often than once a year.
CBala &JA lin KC understands this. Again,we had other development code updates earlier
this year that occurred outside of the annual process. In fact,over that last 5 years the county
has processed numerous development regulations amendments along with the annual comp
has continued to do this, knowing we don't have
plan process. Please note i believe the county
to,due to the recent compliance effort(2006-2019)that occurred over numerous years as a
part of being more transparent.
• Chapters 15B.03 and 158.04 both state that the Board of County Commissioners must approve
or deny amendments by December 3151.While such a decision deadline makes sense for annual
updates for the comprehensive plan,such a deadline is unnecessary for development regulation
amendments. Furthermore,the Board shouldn't be limited to only two options(approve or
deny).For example,the Board should have the option to defer their decision to a later date or
remand it back to staff/Planning Commission as they see fit.Consider discussing this with your
legal counsel.
CBala &JA lin : Again,see other comments regarding the development regulation (code)
amendments. As for the BOCC being limited. They are not limited and understand that they can
decide to approve, deny,or remand back for the further review etc. KC has a well-versed legal
staff and understands our process, in fact all docketed items were reviewed by legal prior to
commencing forward. Again, our process amongst other things were vetted out during our long
compliance effort,which started in 2006-and continued into the 2017-2037 comprehensive plan
periodic update eventually becoming GMA compliant in 2019.
It is highly recommended that you meet with the individual(s)responsible for updating the
County zoning map to keep it updated on a consistent basis in accordance with KCC Chapter
17.12.
CBala &JA,—_&: We have continuously been discussing this and since I have taken the
Director's role GIS is now being considered seriously. Currently our IT department is in the
process of creating a GIS position to assist with the goal of stopping the inconsistencies that
occur when zones&land use designations change amongst other items such as a quick
turnaround to update the mapping.
• While I understand you were having trouble getting into PlanView,it is crucial that we resolve
the log in issues as soon as possible.Per WAC 365-196-630,notices of intent to adopt
amendments are to be submitted electronically via PlanView.The information you emailed has
been uploaded into PlanView.Moving forward,any corrections or changes need to be
submitted as Supplemental Submittals via PlanView to be consistent with the WAC:
904tf - 5 - �Y 9
Cl3ala�r� As my Planning Manager has explained we tried, hoping that it will get fixed,
but as the website states when you have issues uploading items you can email. An ema i i was
provided to do this, so we did. Secondly,as the confirmation letter states Commerce is in
receipt of the proposed docketed items to the code sections and the 3 citizens requests
(rezones). Most importantly the letter stated that our 60-day notice ends November 12, 2024.
To do so,go to the submittal page in PlanView and select the jurisdiction and amendment type
l type,
elect the
as you normally would.Under the.Under Draft SubmaittalIDssel select 2024 option
Supplemental Submittal S-7459 from the drop down
options.
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of Pit nnkry.Ao Rq&
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Ssieei dre Mx,of Submau"fr m the teat prowdu+. P3WAQ 1Sy tUtMJUgCi_it e_w krcadtd to yevr
fiommV.UdFmc i inttrr.
proposed updates to the Sd6ic Sian and Val
Suppternental Submittal for existing Notice of intent to Adopt Amendme
2024.5-7061:
I
• During our conversation,I raised some concerns that the applications for docket items 2024-11,
12 and 13 had not been submitted.While the full application is available on KittitaV website,the
County must submit the full application into PlanView.it is the County's responsibility to submit
this Information via WAC 36 -196-630 3 a .
CBala &to tin : We submitted the complete docket list along with the complete applications
for the rezones. As stated earlier the website allows us to submit if there are issues with the
submittal process online and allows for submittal via email. We did this and received notice
from commerce that our 60-day review ends November 12, 2024.
Commerce must be given the full 60 days to review a full and complete application.Therefore,
you will need to apply for a new submittal in PlanView for docket items 2024-11,12 and 13.
Given the size of each of the applications,it may be best to submit them each separately, but
you can submit them as one submittal as well.
CBala &1A [in We understand the there is a 60-day requirement, and we provided the
information to start that process. Please see previous comment.
• I would recommend discussing with your legal counsel as to whether any of the docket list of
items need to be re-noticed to the public.See WAC 365-196-600.
Docket Ite 2024-01 throw h 202410 not includin 202407 which has been with raven
Docket Item 2024-01—Docket Deadlines
The document provided is an excerpt from the Comprehensive Plan proposing to change the docketing
deadline from June 30 to March 315t.While a change to the Comprehensive Plan is a good start,there
are no proposed changes to the development regulations,specifically KCC 1511.03.030 and 15B.04.030
which also have a June 30 deadline.It is recommended the Comprehensive Plan not have specific
deadlines(perhaps only reference RCW 36.70A.130)and that the KCC be amended with new dea shines.
Please submit changes via Supplemental Submittal.
� _ala &JAylinE: Thank you for your thought on this. I will state as a planner here back in the
late 90's, as a consultant representing comp plan amendments for individuals, and participating
in the long compliance effort, the county's comprehensive plan was upheld with a deadline date
to docket a request in its annual comprehensive plan. Kittitas County chooses to continue to
have a date within its comprehensive plan. If this gets approved KC will go back and amend its
development code to reflect consistency. The reason for an earlier date is to provide staff more
time to process due to every year the annual process puts Kittitas County up against the
deadline date of December 315t,whether it's the process,getting quorums for hearings d ue to
all the holidays along with the everyday items that need to be processed.
Docket Item 2024-02—LAMIRD up-date
As discussed over the phone,this document does not describe which document is being amended,nor
does it describe where the footnotes are located. Please refer to WAC 365-196-630 1 b .
As discussed,Senate Bill 6140 or RCW 36.70A.0 0 5 d i C 1 and Il Ilow 10,000 square feet for
essential rural retail services not all retail.If the retail use is not considered an essential rural retail
service,it is either limited to 5,000-square feet or 2,500 square feet dependent on the circumstance
described in the RCW.
Please submit changes via Supplemental Submittal.
CBa�� The rural LAMIRD use table where the footnotes are applicable were not
proposed to be altered or amended only the two footnotes referenced in the table,therefore we only
included the proposed changed footnote language to be consistent with Senate Bill 6140. our allowed
use table does not separate essential uses and non-essential uses, it lumps it all into retail sales/
General,that additional legwork is determined by the planner with customers on a case by case basis.
There are too many variations of uses to capture them all in a table.The general uses are listed leaving
the analysis up to the planner to determine if the table and footnote apply in each situation. our full
intention is to apply the code consistent with Rcw.36.70A.070(5)(d)(i)(C)(I)and (II).
Docket Item 2024-03—Annexatio
I was able to discuss the proposed adoption of Ellensburg's Annexation Ordinance with my supervisor. A
County zoning map and future land use map describing the proposed change must be provided.
Ellensburg's zoning map included in the Ordinance will not suffice as it displays city zoning.
Please submit via Supplemental Submittal.
CBala &JAk�lin We should discuss this further. This is an annexation takin acrea e out of KC
iurisdictionh oirr. into the City Limits, The mao is showingthe area,that is bein removed..
The Annexation document describes the zonin & and that the citv will be usin but it's Ifie
Les Ionsibilita of the City to ado �t there zonin and f� uture land use ma for consistenc1r
Docket Item 2024-04—Acce tance of a er lats in add r
What hat is considered an-original plan"?Consider revising and
The language in Title 16 is a bit awkward
submit changes via Supplemental Submittal.
CBala &JA din ; The request is to allow for surveys to be recorded either in paper or mylar
format. The current language in the code is original plan. To clarify the removal of the word
Polyester, which is like mylars, was removed for clarity. Again,what was proposed was to add
paper as an additional mechanism to record surveys and your reference to original plan is
current language that is not proposed to be added or deleted. if this is a major concern, we can
note it and include it in our periodic update that we will be starting soon.
Docket Item 2024-05—Ai;ritouriIsm
ware of RCW 36.70A.177 and the recent WA Supreme
No concerns. For future amendments, please be a
Court Case.
CBala &3Hvmi :
Docket Item 2024-06—Shart Ter Ren als
on of short term rental,the CounW only
While Commerce finds no issue with per 365s con i3O 1t'b the County must provide the specific
provided a copy of the RCW.Again,p
text of the proposed amendments to development regulations,including which the proposed Title,
Chapter,Section with new text underlined.
C_Bala &1�: Hisorty: The BOCC,through resolution, created a short-term rental committee
to start addressing this topic. This committee has been meeting for the last 5 months with their
initial goal of 1. Presenting to KC Staff a definition to adopt. As you have seen in the documents
the committee motioned to adopt the complete RCW 64.37 as the definition. Staff mentioned
to Planning Commission that this is more than a definition and recommended to only adopt
short-term rental as defined within 64.37,specifically 010(9) since the committee has also been
further tasked to develop legislation regarding short term rentals. The Committee opted for the
ttees hard work staff presented the complete RCW
complete RCW. So, to not thwart the commi
on their behalf. To follow that up staff further recommended that the Planning Commission
only approve the language from 64.37.010(9)as the specific definition language to be included
in the KCC definition section. The Planning Commission recommended the BOCC to approve the
language in 64.37,010 (1 thru 11) as the language for the definition and not the complete
statute knowing that the committee will be continuing their work to development regulations.
on as a new
This language will be i theiour r publicohearinlg,not unlikethe' previous docketed 1
to the BOCC at
and will be presented to
item.
Please submit via Supplemental Submittal in PlanView.
Docket item 2024- 88-IBC
No concerns.
pog.ket I em 2024- —Private road standards.
No concerns with proposal,but the underlying code is not consistent with the Kcc found online.
CBala &JA tin Title 12 road standards were updated during the docket process in 2023. This was a
huge remove and replace of the entire road standards section. The way our County Code is updated and
published on our website requires our IT staff to re-type the entire code and insert the changes coding it
in html format so it shows up. Because the update was so expansive they are still working on inputting
the updated code. We are going away from this process and will now be contracting with Code
Publishing to update and publish our code which will eliminate these delays in the future. The cu rre.nt
road standards which are referenced and show the proposed amendments in docket item 24-09 a re
available online currently but not in the common location of our county
people
e under the
including
yourself go to. They are instead published on the Public Works pageof the county webs
road standards tab along with the previous version for comparison.
Please submit a Supplemental Submittal via PlanView.
Docket Item 2024-10— relimina lanjaproyal rocess
No concerns.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
With regard to PlanView questions,our admin Linda Weyl is our best contact,but she is out of the office
until Monday,September 30. Her phone number is 360-725-3066 and her email is
linda.we I commerce.wa. ov.I've also ced my supervisor Ben Serr.Another option would be to
submit to PlanView as a guest via our website.However,the website is currently broken/down as they
transition to the new website,so I can't provide you a link at this time.We may have to wait until next
week with Linda is available.
Thank you,
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1011 plum Street SE•PO BOX 42525.O'YMPia,Washington 98504-2525•(360)725 40M
wrrrw.com e.wa.goa
09/30/2024
Mr.Chad Bala
Director of Community Development
Kittitas County
411 N Ruby Street Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Sent Via Electronic Mail
Re:Kittitas County--2024-S-7459A—Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to
Adopt Amendment
Dear Mr.Bala:
Thank you for sending the Washington State Department of Commerce the Supplemental
Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment as required under RCVS
36.70A.106. We received your submittal with the following description.
Proposed amendments to the following tone map ames of endments.The Comprehensive Plan'•
three citizen-requested land use
zoning and land use tables in Chapters 17 would be updated to reflect any approved
citizen-requested land use or rezone requests.
We received your submittal on 09/27/2024 and processed it with the Submittal ID 2024-S
7459A.Please keep this letter as documentation that you have met this procedural requirement.
Your 60-day notice period ends
We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies for comment.
If you have any questions,please contact Growth Management Services at
rcviewteatn@a commerce.wa.gov,or call Deanah Watson,(509)290-4754.
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
Page: 1 of 1
Department of Commerce
THAN K YOU
We have received your amendment submission.rece Plem all coma allow
listed in the submittal.review.Please keep the Submittal ID as your receipt a red for any future
questions. We will also send an
Submittal ID: 2024-5-7459A
Submittal Date Time: 09/27/2024
Submittal Information
Jurisdiction Kittltas County
Submittal Type Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of Intent to Adopt Draft Submittal ID:20245 7459
Amendment
Amendment Type Combined Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation
Amendment
Amendment Information —
Brief Description
Proposed comprehensive plan and development regulation amendments supplemental information
❑ Yes,this is a part of the 10-year periodic update schedule,required under RCW 36.70A.130.
❑ Yes,this Is action includes changes to Urban Growth Boundaries.
Anticipated/Proposed Date of Adoption 12/17/2024
Categories
Submittal Category
Annual Docket
Comprehensive Plan
Development Regulations
Attachments �~
--- _ upload Date
File Name
Attachment Type o9/27/2024 03:47 PM
Docket Item 24-02 LAMIRDS edits.pdf
Combined Comp Plan and Dev Reg Amend-Draft 27 03:48 PM
Combined Comp Plan and Dev Reg Amend-Draft Docket Item 24-05 KCC 17.08.034E ggritourlsm New og/ /2024
Defintion.pdf _�.-------
Combined Comp Plan and Dev Reg Amend-Draft Docket item 24-06 KCC 27.08.486 Short Term Ren. 4ew 09/27/2024 03.49 PM
Defintion.pdf
Contact Information
Prefix Mr.
First Name Jamey
Last Name Ayling
Title Planning Official
Work (509)962 7506
Cell
Email Jamey.Ayling@co.kittltas.wa.us
yes,I would like to be contacted for Technical Assistance.
Certification
X I certify that i am authorised to submit this Amendment for the Jurisdiction identified in this Submittal and all Information provided is true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Full Name Jamey Ayling
Email jamey.ayiing@co.kiWtas.wa.us
17.15.070 Allowed Uses in Rural LAMIRD Lands.
Note to Reader:All allowed uses within Type 3 LAMIRDs,other than manufacturing uare area,and that
,outdoor
recreation,and natural resource processing will be limited to 30,000 sq
feet in
impervious surfaces on lots greater than one acre in size are limited to one third(1/3)of the lot.
17.15.070.1 Rural LAMIRD Use Table
P Permitted Rural LAMIRD4g
PA Permitted (Type 1 LAMIRbs)
Administrative Residential Residential Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Ger
CU Conditional Use
ACU Admin.Conditional
Use
*See KCC
Chapter 17.08 Definitions
A.Agriculture
P
Animal boarding* CUCU.! P P p
P 2 P/(
Agriculture processing*
P P5
Agriculture production* CU
P7/AC P
Agriculture sales,*Farm
stand*
CU
Agriculture sales
Feedlot*
P p P
Grazing*
Marijuana Processing*
Marjuana Production*
--------------
Marjuana,retail sales*
Nurseries CU
CU P P
CU
Riding academies
Small-scale event
facility*
U-Pick/Cut Operations*
Farm Visit*
AC
Commercial Activities
associated with
agriculture*
Residential
Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen
B.Civil and Cultural
Cemetery Pa
Ps P2
Clubhouses,and lodges* CU
p P4
Cultural and education CU
facilities
CU CU
Libraries CU
Meeting facilities
CU P
Museums and galleries CU
Religious institutions* CU CU
CU
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Schools, public and CU
CU CU CU CU
private*
Interpretive Center*
Residential
Residential 2 Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen
C.Commercial
Auction sales of non-
agriculture products
PA
Bank
Bed and breakfast* CU CU
CU CU CU
Clinic* CU 12
CU CU
Day care facilities* P/CU61 P/CU61
CU CU
f
CL
Funeral home/mortuary
Hospital*
Cl.
Hospital,animal or
Veterinary*
Cl.
Hotel/motel
PA
Office*
PA
Restaurant
P4
Retail sales,*general
P1
Retail sales,*lumber and
building materials
Retail sales,*vehicles
P4
Services
Ct,
Shooting range*
P
Tavern
Temporary sales office
P!
Vehicle/equipment
service and repair*
Residential Residential2
Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gei
D. Industrial
CU
Airport*
Asphalt/Concrete plants
Explosives,storage or
manufacture
P P
Forest product
processing*(portable)
CU
Forest product
processing*(permanent)
Freighting and trucking
yard or terminal*
Hazardous waste
storage*
Hazardous waste
treatment*
Impound/Towing Yard*
Junkyard*
Manufacturing*
CU
Mini-warehouse
Refuse disposal/recycle*
Research laboratories
Wastewater treatment
Warehousing and
distribution
Wholesale business
Residential Residential 2 Rural 5 Agricukure 3 Gem
E. Recreation
Campgrounds
CU 21 CU 21 CU
CU CU
Golf courses
Guest ranch or guest
CU CU
farm
Parks and playgrounds* P P
P p P
P
Recreation,indoor*
CU
Recreation,outdoor*
Recreational vehicle
park*
Recreational vehicle
storage* --------------------
Stadiums
A P PA
PA PA PA
Trails - -
Residential Residential
Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Get
F.Residential
PA24 PA 2a P z
Accessory dwelling unit PA2a PAz4
Accessory living quarter P36
P35 P36 P3�6 P2
Adult family home P_Q P42
P42 P42 P4
CU 37
Boarding house CU 37
CU
Convalescent home
P
Dwelling,single-family P
P P P
p P2
Dwelling,two-family P
P
Dwelling, multiple-family CU
CU 26
Farm Labor Shelter
CU
Group Home Facility*
CU
Group Care
P/CU27
P/CU 2& P/CU 28 P/CU 2.8- P/i
Home occupation
P
Manufactured home P
P P P
CU58 CU58 P
Manufactured home CU58-
park
Mobile homes
P38 P5
PM P32 P 39 P 3
Special care dwelling P39
Temporary trailers P za
P 29 P 29 P 29 P 2
Residential Residential2
Rural 5 I Agriculture 3 Gei
G.Resource
p P
Forestry*
Forest product sales*
Mining and excavation*
Rock crushing*
Rural 5 Agriculture 3 Gen-
Residential Residential
H. utilities and Public Facilities
Electric vehicle P23
p2-3 P23 P23 P23
infrastructure
Public facilities PA_�S_
PA55 P 55 PASL PAL
59 59 59 �
Solar Power Production 52 — —
Facilities
Utilities P 33/ACU 33/CU 33 P 33.ACU 33/CU 33 P 33/ACU 33/CU 33 P 3 /CU 3/ACU 33 33 P 33
Watershed management PA
PA PA PA PA
activities
17.15.070.2 Footnotes Associated with Rural LAMIRD use Table.
1. Limited to the keeping of horses or cattle for personal enjoyment of the owner or
occupant of the lot,provided that the lot contains one(1)acre or more.
2. Limited to products produced on the premises.
3. Hay processing and small-scale processing of agricultural products produced on the
premises are permitted outright.
4. Slaughterhouses require a conditional use permit.
5. Provided the lot contains one(1)acre or more.Agriculture production on smaller lots
requires a conditional use permit.Raising of swine and mink prohibited.
6. As of September 1, 1998,mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and
placed within Kittitas County.Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to
be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and industries.Single family and mobile homes
located in Twin Pines Trailer Park,Central Mobile Home Park or Swiftwater shall be
subject to the provisions of KCC Chapter 17.24, Historic Trailer Court Zone.
7. When located no more than forty-five(45)feet from the centerline of the public street
or highway and selling goods produced on site.
8. Feedlots existing at the time of adoption of the ordinance codified herein may expand
or be enlarged only in compliance with standards and regulations contained herein, and
such operations shall comply with all state and/or county health regulations.
9. No new cemeteries.Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established
cemetery boundaries as of the date of amendment adoption,and in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations.
10. Not permitted in the Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
11. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building(excluding off-street
parking and loading areas).
12. Provided the minimum lot size shall be fifteen thousand(15,000)square feet.
13. When the office activities are directly related to tourism and recreation.
14. Retail sales limited to groceries and sales of souvenirs,gifts,novelties,curios n thousand
nd
handicraft products.Grocery stores may -f�
not exceed feu"49vsaAdM-
1 000 square feet.
15. Any open storage shall be enclosed by asight-obscuring fence not less than six(6) feet
and not more than seven(7)feet high.
16. Not to exceed two(2)years.
maintenance,but not to include automobiles,
17. Limited to farm implement repair and
trucks or bikes
18. Limited to service stations,provided there shall be no repairing, repainting,
reconstruction or sale of motor vehicles from the premises.
19. Includes truck stop operations. Minor repair work permitted.
20. Because of considerations of odor,dust,smoke, noise,fumes,vibration or hazard, the
following uses shall not be permitted in the industrial zone unless a conditional use
permit authorizing such use has been granted by the Board:
a. All chemical manufacture,storage and/or packaging;
b. Asphalt manufacture, mixing,or refining;
c. Automobile dismantling,wrecking or junk yards;
d. Blast furnaces or coke ovens;
e. Cement, lime,gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;
f. Drop forge industries;
g. Reduction or disposal of garbage,offal or similar refuse;
h. Oil refining;alternative energy refinery(i.e.biofuels,ethanol)
i. Rubber reclaiming;
j. Feed yards,livestock sales yards or slaughterhouses;
k. Smelting, reduction or refining of metallic ores;
I. Tanneries;
m. Wineries; glues,cements,or
n. Manufacturing of industrial or household adhesives,g
component parts thereof,from vegetable,animal or synthetic plastic
materials;
o. Waste(refuse) recycling and processing;
p. On-site and off-site hazardous waste storage and/or treatment.Off-site
materials shall be accepted only from Icittitas County source sites.
In considering the issuance of conditional use permits for the foregoing listed uses, the
Board shall:
q. Assure that the degree of compatibility enunciated as the purpose of this
title shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular
site and in consideration of other existing and potential uses within the
general area in which such use is proposed to be located;
r. Recognize and compensate for variations and degree of technological
processes and equipment as related to the factors of noise,smoke,fumes,
vibration,odors,and hazards.Unless substantial proof is offered showing
that such process and/or equipment has reduced the above factors so as to
be negligible,use is located not less than one thousand(1,000)feet from
any church,school,park,playground or occupied dwelling on the same lot
or parcel as such use.
21. In considering proposals for location of campgrounds,the Board shall consider at a
minimum the following criteria:
a. Campgrounds should be located at sufficient distance from existing rural
residential/residential development so as to avoid possible conflicts and
disturbances;
b. Traffic volumes generated by such a development should not create a
nuisance or impose on the privacy of nearby residences or interfere with
normal traffic flow,
c. Landscaping or appropriate screening should be required and maintained
where necessary for buffering;
hicular access,circulation and parking should
d. Adequate and convenient ve
be provided;
e. Public health and safety of campers and those reasonably impacted by the
campground(i.e.health,water,sanitation).
22. The following standards shall apply to the approval and construction of mini-
warehouses:
a. A mini-warehouse proposal(application)must include plans for aesthetic
improvements and/or sight screening; boundaries shall have a
b. All buildings with storage units facing property
minimum setback of thirty-five(35)feet;
C. No commercial or manufacturing activities will be permitted within any
building or storage unit;
d. Lease documents shall spell out all conditions and restrictions of the use;
e. Signs,other than on-site direction aids, shall number not more than two(2)
and shall not exceed forty(40)square feet each in area;and
f. In Type 3 LAMIRDS,the use shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed
building.
23. Subject to provisions of KCC Chapter 17.66 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
24. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Only one(1)ADU shall be allowed per lot;
b. Lot size must be at least 6,000 square feet;
c. The ADU shall not exceed 1,500 square feet;
d. All setback requirements for the zone in which the ADU is located shall
apply,
e. The ADU shall meet the applicable health department standards for potable
water and sewage disposal,including providing adequate water supplies
under 12CW 19.27.0097;
f. No mobile homes or recreational vehicles shall be allowed as an ADU;
g. The ADU shall provide additional off-street parking;
h. An ADU is not permitted on the same lot where a special care dwelling or
an Accessory Living Quarters exists;
i. The ADU must share the same driveway as the primary dwelling;
j. ADUs shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit.
25. No new residence shall be permitted except that related to the business or enterprises
allowed in this zone such as janitor or night watchman.Any such residence shall meet
the requirements of the residential zone.
26. Provided that:
a. Thebasis only,
r are regardless of change of wnership to house farm laborers s f t remain a ns n farm labor-
basis only, reg
needed status;
b. The shelters must conform with all applicable building and health
regulations;
c. The number of shelters shall not exceed four(4) per twenty(20)contiguous
acres of land area;
d. The shelters are owned and maintained by the owner or operator of an
agricultural operation which clearly demonstrates the need for farm
laborers;
e. Should the parent agriculture operation cease or convert to non-agriculture
use,then the farm labor shelters shall conform with all applicable building,
zoning,and platting requirements or be removed
27. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted;home occupations
with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use.offices of a physician,dentist or
other professional person when located in his or her dwelling as well as home
occupations engaged in by individuals within their dwellings are allowed provided that
no window display is made or any sign shown other than one(1) not exceeding two(2)
square feet in area and bearing only the name and occupation of the occupant.
28. Home occupations with no outdoor activities or noise are permitted;home occupations
with outdoor activities or noise are a conditional use. In Type 3 LAMIRDs, home
occupations are allowed only in existing residences. year related to
29. When used for temporary occupancy for a period not-to-exceed one (1)y
permanent home construction or seasonal/temporary employment.
30. Noncommercial sand and gravel excavation is permitted for on-site use without a
conditional use permit.
31. Permitted when located within an established mining district,requires conditional use
permit outside an established mining district.
32. Public transportation deadhead stations permitted; passenger terminals are a
Conditional Use.
33. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61. Utilities.
34. Utilities are defined and regulated by KCC Chapter 17.61. Utilities.Not permitted in the
Agriculture Study overlay Zone.
35. Where the use is only serving
tur residential
KCC Chapter where
17.66plicable standards are
met. Electric Vehicle
36. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Accessory Living Quarters shall be located within an owner occupied
primary residence;
b. Accessory Living Quarters are limited in size to no greater than fifty percent
(50%)of the habitable area of the primary residence,
c. The Accessory Living Quarters are subject to applicable health district
standards for water and sewage disposal;
d. Only one(1)Accessory Living Quarters shall be allowed per lot;
e. Accessory Living Quarters are to provide additional off-street parking;
f. Accessory Living Quarters are not allowed where an Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Special Care Dwelling exists;and
g. In Type 3 LAMIRDS,Accessory.Living Quarters may only be allowed in an ,
existing residence.
37. Maximum of four(4)boarders and two(2) bedrooms dedicated to the use.
38. As of September 1, 1998,mobile homes are no longer allowed to be transported and
placed within Kittitas County.Those units presently located in Kittitas County that are to
be relocated within Kittitas County must have a fire/life inspection approved by the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
39. Subject to the following requirements:
a. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all setback requirements for the zone
in which it is located;
b. The Special Care Dwelling must meet all applicable health department
requirements for potable water and sewage disposal;
c. Placement is subject to obtaining a building permit for the manufactured
home,
d. Owner must record a notice to title prior to the issuance of building permit
which indicates the restrictions and removal requirements;
e. The Special Care Dwelling unit cannot be used as a rental unit;
f. The Special Care Dwelling unit must be removed when the need for care
ceases;
g. A Special Care Dwelling is not permitted on the same lot where an
Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Living Quarter exists.
h. Park model trailers shall obtain the same building permit as for placement
of a manufactured home.
i. Park model trailers shall be inspected and approved by Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries.
40. Structures and facilities associated with the operation of shooting ranges are permitted
and subject to all associated Kittitas County building codes and regulations.Shooting
ranges may be operated in conjunction with other permitted or conditional uses for the
specified zone.Shooting Ranges are subject to periodic inspection and certification as
deemed necessary by the Kittitas County Sheriffs Department.Shooting ranges in Type
1 LAMIRDS must be indoors.In considering proposals for the location of shooting
ranges a detailed site plan shall be required;the Hearings Examiner's review of said site
plan and the proposal as a whole shall include,but not be limited,to the following
criteria:
a. The general health,safety,and welfare of surrounding property owners,
their livestock,their agricultural products,and their property.
b. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the"NRA Range
Sourcebook."
c. Adherence to the practices and recommendations of the"EPA Best
Management Practices for Lead at outdoor Shooting Ranges."
d. Proposed shooting ranges in areas designated as agricultural land of long-
term commercial significance shall comply with RCW 36 70A.17� as
currently existing or hereafter amended,and shall be limited to lands with
poor soils or those unsuitable for agriculture.
41. Outdoor recreation activities that cause noise require a conditional use permit.
42. Subject to provisions of RCW 7_�•140.
43. Use shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and no more than eight(8)..events shall occur
within a calendar year.
ilities require a conditional use permit.Limited to
44. Existing facilities are permitted;new fac
agricultural products. barbershops, beauty parlors,d cleaning
45. Services limited to resource based industries, arbersho s, beau p dry g
and laundry branch offices,self-service laundry and cleaning,shoe repair shops and
physical culture and health services*
46. No new airports.Existing airports may expand or enlarge in compliance with applicable
standards and regulations*
47. (Removed per prd_2022-017 2022)
48. Permitted when conducted wholly within an enclosed building (excluding off-street ten
parking and loading areas), provided the use does not exceed
thousand (10,000)square feet*
49. All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196425.6.c.i. RCW 36.07A.070(5)(d)(i).*
50. All allowed uses identified on this use table are subject to compliance with WAC 365-
196425.6.c.iii RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iii)*
51. Allowed only in existing residences.*
52. Any new Type 3 LAMIRD is required to be at least one
mile from another Type 3
LAM I rimary and will in the new LAMIRD Type 3.Type 3 LAMIRDs exismit only one business and/or businesses ting as 201 with 14 are not
primary business in
limited to one business.*
53. Permitted only within existing Type 3 LAMIRDs.*
54. Wholesale activity will not exceed 4000 square feet in space*
55. Pursuant to KCC C}�i tp er 17 6 Public Facilities Permits.
56. Required to meet all the review criteria requirements for conditional use permits found
in KCC_17.60&Q-15.
57. Limited to primitive campgrounds as defined by KCC 17008_.155A.
58. Subject to the following requirements:
a. Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan
pursuant to KCC Title 16.
b. acre.A minimum
in Manufactured m�of fpe(5)m manufacsity t not to exceed twelve ured home spaces shall(be)units requ required
acre.A
per park.
c. Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than ten percent 0 DIN of
the gross area of the park for common open space for the use of its
residents.
d. Each manufactured home space shall have direct frontage on a public or
private street.
e. The minimum setbacks shall be consistent with the zoning classification
they are located in.
59. Pursuant to KCC 17.6 and 17.b1C.0 0.
60. Applies only to Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD.
61, Day Care Facilities servicing 13 or more adults or children within a 24-hour period
require a Conditional Use Permit All Day Care Facilities must comply with.all State
Licensing requirements.
2022;
O[ rd.2023-010, 2023;Ord.2022-017. Ord. 2021-015 2021;Ord.2018-021,2018;Ord.20 t8-
Ord 2014-01.5,2014;Q,rd.2014-005
0�$,2018;Ord.201�8� 2018;Ord.20 5-010 2015;_
2014;Ord.2014 2014;Ord_2013-012 2013; Ord.2013-008 2013;Or . 2013-001 2013)
aiel - as
chapter 17.08
DEFINITIONS*
Sections
17.08.010 Generally.
17.08.011 Definitions within the Ellensburg Urban Growth Area(UGA).
17 U8.020 Accessory building or accessory use.
17.08.022 Accessory dwelling unit.
11.010 3 Accessory living quarters.
17 0 03 Access road.
08. 3 A Administrative.
17 8A3 Adult Family Home.
1 .08.1} 2 Agriculture processing.
1Z.()&
M Agriculture production.
17.08,g34 Agriculture sales.
17 03 A Agriculture sales-enhanced.
17 0 3.o34B Agricultural enhanced uses(AEU).
17.08 034C Agricultural direct marketing activities.
17.08.034D Agricultural seasonal harvest festivities.
17.08. 34E Agricultural expanded seasonal harvest festivities.
17 08 034E Aaritgurism
1 .08.03 Agriculture Study Overlay Zone.
17 08.040 Airport.
17.()8.050 Alteration.
7.08 Q60 Amendment
17.0a,063 Amenity funds.
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17. 8.48 School,public or private.
7�p8.485 Shooting range.
17 08.486 ho -T�rm R ntal
17.08.480 School,public or private.
"Public or private school" means an institution which.offers instruction and study required to be
taught in the public schools of the state of Washington.Trade schools are specifically excluded from
this definition.nrd.2013-001, 2013; Res.83-10, 1983)
17.08.48S Shooting range.
"Shooting range means an area or facility designated or operated for archery pncluding crossbows),
and/or the discharging and operation of lawfully possessed,lawful firearms,as defined in RCW
Chanter 9.41-with the exception of
1. Any law enforcement or military shooting range;or
2. Incidental target practice areas on private property.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPART.�4ENT OF COMMERCE
1011 F[c E tc'ft�et EM°PO 5.Olympia,Washington 98504.2 25 (360)725-4000
tyV,,w,commerce.wa.9ov
09/17/2024
Mr.Chad Bala
Director of Community Development
Kittitas County
411 N Ruby Street Suite 2
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Sent Via Electronic Mail
Re:Kinitas County--2024-S-7459--60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment
Dear Mr.Bala:
erce(Commerce)
Thank you fors too Ad pt Amendment as re�g Department uiredder RCW 36.70A.106. We received youry
Notice of Intent p
submittal with the following description.
Proposed amendments to the following titles of Kittitas County Code: 2,12,14,16,and 17.
three cand land use-requested
in Chapters 17 would be to reflect any approved� n
zoning and
citizen-requested land use or rezone requests.
We received your tte asidocumentation tha on 09/13/2024 t you have met this procedural)requiremend processed it with the Submittal ID t. Your
59.
Please keep this 1e
60-day notice period ends on 11/12/2024.
We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies for comment.
Please remember to submit the final adopted amendment to Commerce within ten days of
adoption.
If you have any questions,please contact Growth Management Services at
-4754.
ievi,V,,team@co erce.wa.gov,or call Deanah Watson,(509)290
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
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Department of Commerce
Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment I Notice of Adoption
Cover Sheet
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the following jurisdiction provides the following required
state agency notice.
1. Jurisdiction Name: Kittitas County
i
2. Amendment Type: ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Select Type of Amendment ❑ Development Regulation Amendment.
listed.
(Select One Only) ❑ Critical Areas Ordinance Amendment.
® Combined Comprehensive and Development
Regulation Amendments.
❑ Countywide Planning Policy.
3. Select Submittal Type: ® 60-Day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment.
Select the Type of Submittal ❑ Request of Expedited Review/ Notice of Intent
listed. to Adopt Amendment.
(Select One Only)
❑ Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of
Intent to Adopt Amendment.
❑ Notice of Final Adoption of Amendment.
4. Add Association
If this amendment is related to
additional submittals,please let Docket Items 24.01 to 24.13 (attached)
us know-here. 1Ds are included
in your acknowledgment letter.
Example 2022-S-....
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5. Description Proposed amendments to the following titles of
Enter a brief description of the Wttitas County Code: 2, 12, 14, 16, and 17. three
amendment. citizen-requested land use and rezone map
amendments. The Comprehensive Plan zoning and
Begin your description with land use tables in Chapters 17 would be updated to
Proposed or Adopted, based on reflect any approved citizen-requested land use or
the type of Amendment you are rezone requests. Proposed amendments attached.
submitting.
Examples: Proposed.
comprehensive plan amendment E
for the GMA periodic update."or
"Adopted Ordinance 123, adoption
amendment to the sign code."
(Maximum 400 characters). _ _-
6. Is this action part of your 8- j
year periodic update required Yes
j under RCW 36.70A.130 of the
Growth Management Act No
(GMA)?
7. Proposed Dates: Planning Commission: September 10, 2C24
Enter the anticipated public
hearing date(s)for your Board of County Commissioners: November 19,
Planning Commission/Planning 2024
Board or for your
Council/Commission. Proposed/ Date of Adoption: December 3, 2024
8. Contact Information:
A. Prefix/Salutation: Mr.
(Examples: "Mr." "Ms." or"The
Honorable"(elected official))
B. Name: Chad Bala
C. Title:
J Community Development Services Director
D. Email Chad.bala@co.kittitas.wa.us
E^Work Phone: 509-933-8244
F. Cell/Mobile Phone: (optional) ----
Consultant Information: J - -
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G. Is this person a consultant? `
® No
H. Consulting Firm name? NIA
9. Would you like Commerce to
contact you for Technical ® No
Assistance regarding this
submitted amendment?
RE UIRED: Attach or include a copy of the proposed amendment text or
document(s).We do not accept
submit the actualsite 'nk do umuent(s)t us to retrieve Comme ce external you
documents. Jurisdictions m
experience difficulty, please email the reviewteam commerce.wa. ov
Questions? Call the review team at(360) 725-3066.
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Department of Commerce
Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment / Notice of Adoption
Cover Sheet
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the following jurisdiction provides the following required
state agency notice.
1. Jurisdiction Name: Kittitas County
2. Amendment Type: ❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Select Type of Amendment ❑ Development Regulation Amendment.
listed.
(Select One Only) ❑ Critical Areas Ordinance Amendment.
® Combined Comprehensive and Development
Regulation Amendments.
❑ Countywide Planning Policy.
3. Select Submittal Type: ® 60-Day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment.
Select the Type of Submittal ❑ Request of Expedited Review/ Notice of Intent
listed. to Adopt Amendment.
(Select One Only)
❑ Supplemental Submittal for existing Notice of
Intent to Adopt Amendment.
❑ Notice of Final Adoption of Amendment.
4. Add Association
If this amendment is related to
additional submittals, please let Docket Items 24.01 to 24.13 (attached)
us know here. IDs are included
in your acknowledgment letter.
Example 2022-S-....
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5. Description Proposed amendments to the following titles of
Enter a brief description of the Kittitas County Code: 2, 12, 14, 16, and 17. three
amendment. citizen-requested land use and rezone map
amendments. The Comprehensive Plan zoning and
Begin your description with land use tables in Chapters 17 would be updated to
Proposed or Adopted, based on reflect any approved citizen-requested land use or
the type of Amendment you are rezone requests. Proposed amendments attached.
submitting.
Examples: "Proposed
comprehensive plan amendment
for the GMA periodic update."or
"Adopted Ordinance 123, adoption
amendment to the sign code."
(Maximum 400 characters).
6. Is this action part of your 8-
year periodic update required Yes
under RCW 36.70A.130 of the
Growth Management Act ® No
(GMA)?
7. Proposed Dates: Planning Commission: September 10, 2024
Enter the anticipated public
hearing date(s) for your Board of County Commissioners: November 19,
Planning Commission/Planning 2024
Board or for your
Council/Commission. Proposed I Date of Adoption: December 3, 2024
8. Contact Information:
A. Prefix/Salutation: Mr.
(Examples: "Mr.". "Ms."' or "The
Honorable"(elected official))
B. Name: Chad Bala
C. Title: Community Development Services Director
D. Email: Chad.bala@co.kittitas.wa.us
E. Work Phone: 509-933-8244
F. Cell/Mobile Phone: (optional)
[:C�o�nsultant Information:
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G. Is this person a consultant? ® No
H. Consulting Firm name? N/A
9. Would you like Commerce to
contact you for Technical ® No
Assistance regarding this
submitted amendment?
" REQ MIRED: Attach or include a copy of the proposed amendment text or
document(s).We do not accept a website hyperlink requiring us to retrieve external
documents. Jurisdictions must submit the actual document(s) to Commerce. If you
experience difficulty, please email the reviewteam commerce.wa-gov
Questions? Call the review team at (360) 725-3066.
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