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Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners Shoreline Master Program Adopting Ordinance Kittitas County Shoreline Master Program Exhibit B | March 2016 | Page 207 of 339 To sites which currently possess advantages to industry such as proximity to adequate transportation, raw materials, labor and the like, In Kittitas County sites meeting the above objectives are associated with urban areas of Ellensburg, Cle Elum, South Cle Elum and the Milwaukee Railroad crossing of the Columbia River. Industrial development which is not shoreline dependent should be located inland away from the ordinary high water mark where industrial uses exist and where sewer and the appropriate zoning exists. Industrial sites should be encouraged to locate within areas adjacent to other industrial sites, without overcrowding the area involved. Industrial developments should be constructed in a manner, which would either improve or result in minimal damage to the normal qualities of the shoreline area. GPO 2.69 Landfill: In evaluating fill projects and in designating areas appropriate for fill, such factors as total water surface reduction, navigation restriction, impediment to water flow and circulation, impediment to irrigation systems, reduction of water quality, and destruction should be considered. Shoreline fills or cuts should be designated and located so that significant damage to existing ecological values, natural resources or alteration of local currents will not occur creating a hazard to adjacent life, property and natural resources systems. Landfills should be allowed only for water-dependent uses, for public uses, and for the purpose of elevating a structure to meet flood-proofing requirements as required by the flood control zone permit. GPO 2.70 Marinas: Location and design of marinas should consider effects on fish and wildlife resources during construction and operation and at the same time be aesthetically compatible with adjacent areas. Fuel handling and storage should be given special attention in design to minimize spillage and provide means for handling such spillage. Marina construction and development should comply with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife guidelines and local standards, which apply. All docking and marinas should be equipped with receptacles to receive and adequately dispose of sewage, waste, rubbish and litter from boats. GPO 2.71 Mining: Land reclamation should be included as part of the mining project and should be initiated after completion of each phase of the mining activity. When minerals are removed from shoreline areas, adequate protection against the sediment and silt production should be provided. If such removal is to occur in a lake, river or streambed, a Hydraulics Permit from the Department of Game and Fisheries is required.