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<br /> <br />within the buildings. <br /> <br />KCC Chapter 9.45 Noise – The proposed uses will not be nuisance or make noises that will unreasonably <br />disturb the peace of our neighbors. <br /> <br />KCC Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic & KCC Title 12 Roads and Bridges – Parking for guests and <br />customers will be provided onsite; county property and/or right of way will not be utilized in any way. <br /> <br />KCC Title 13 Water and Sewers – We have been working with the Kittitas County Public health to ensure <br />we follow all county and state regulations regarding septic system size, location and design as well as <br />water testing and treatment. <br /> <br />KCC Title 14 Building and Construction – No new building will take place on the property but there will <br />be remodel in both of the large buildings on the property. The remodel will be done and overseen by <br />licensed contractors who are familiar with the building code. Any changes to the property will fall within <br />the code. <br /> <br />KCC Title 15A Permit Application Process – As the applicant we have made ourselves familiar with the <br />KCCP, the applicable code and the permit process we will be required to go through. <br /> <br />KCC Title 17 Zoning – We have made ourselves very familiar with the zoning code for Ag20 and we <br />believe that the proposed uses are consistent with the goals and uses of Ag20. Our uses hold true to the <br />rural character of the county and preserve the land for historically rural and farm uses. <br /> <br />KCC Title 20 Fire and Life Safety – We have been in contact with the Kittitas County Fire Marshals. We <br />will follow all code including marking exit doors and installing sprinkler systems if needed.” <br /> <br />Staff Response: <br />As described in other sections of this staff report, this proposal complies and is compatible with the <br />Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County codes. Additionally, the farm visit aspect of this <br />proposal includes, but is not limited to, the growing of fruit & vegetables, the possibility of visitors being <br />able to pick some of the fruits & vegetables grown on-site, and interaction with on-site animals like goats <br />& chickens. <br /> <br />4. The proposed use will mitigate material impacts of the development, whether environmental or otherwise. <br /> <br />Applicant Response: <br />“Impacts on the environment or the land will be minimal since the buildings are already there. The <br />economic stimulation in Thorp will offset any of the small-scale impacts that may be incurred by having <br />more traffic to and from the business.” <br /> <br />Staff Response: <br />Staff agrees that the proposed use of the property will not require any mitigation because it will be no <br />more intense than the previous use as a school. Additionally, no new buildings or paving will take place <br />other than updating the access to Thorp Hwy per KC Public Works and WSDOT requirements. <br />Additionally, KC Public Works determined that there will not be a significant impact to the County roads <br />serving this proposal and that no mitigation is required. <br /> <br />5. The proposed use will ensure compatibility with existing neighboring land uses. <br /> <br />Applicant Response: <br />“The proposed businesses are compatible with the neighboring land uses. Both farmers and residents in <br />5 <br /> <br />Index #35