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34.1.1.9 GPO 8.8 A certain level of mixed uses in rural areas and rural <br />service centers is acceptable and may include limited <br />commercial, service, and rural industrial uses. <br />The mixed uses of residential, commercial, and recreation are <br />consistent with this GPO. <br />34.2 KCC 17.98.020(6)(b): <br />This provision has been met because the proposed amendment bears a substantial <br />relation to the public health, safety or welfare because, and a planned unit development <br />is consistent with the zoning and comprehensive plan designations for this area. <br />Substantial evidence is set forth within the environmental impact statement <br />demonstrating the public benefits of this development, including improved <br />infrastructure, roadways and financial contributions to the school system. The <br />development has positive impacts on the airport safety zone. Level of service on <br />various roadways will be improved. The development agreement associated with this <br />project is intended to require the applicant to provide many improvements to the roads <br />and schools in the area. <br />34.3 KCC 17.98.020(6)(c): <br />This provision has been met because the proposed amendment has merit and value for <br />Kittitas County or a sub -area of the county because of those reasons set forth in 34.2 <br />above. This area is a prime area for residential development. The PUD zoning <br />designation will allow flexibility and creativity to maximize the benefits to Kittitas <br />County and to neighboring residents. <br />34.4 KCC 17.98.020(6)(d): <br />This provision has been met because the proposed amendment is appropriate because <br />of changed circumstances or because of a need for additional property in the proposed <br />zone or because the proposed zone is appropriate for reasonable development of the <br />subject property because, the proposed PUD as appropriate for reasonable development <br />of the subject property. The property is very well suited and appropriate for residential <br />development. It is zoned for residential development. It is reasonable that this <br />property be developed for the residential development with the amenities of the park <br />and recreational vehicle amenities. The property is relatively flat and is near public <br />services. This property will be developed in some manner. This development has <br />significantly less density than an earlier proposal. Residential uses with R.V. storage, <br />an R.V. park and campground and an R.V. service center are all appropriate <br />developments for this property. <br />34.5 KCC 17.98.020(6)(e): <br />This provision has been met because the subject property is suitable for development <br />in general conformance with zoning standards for the proposed zone because, the <br />project is of primarily a residential use and although the residential units will be closer <br />together than zoning allows, the property will still be generally developed in <br />conformance with the Kittitas County Code. In addition, significant mitigation <br />measures are required through the Final Environmental Impact Statement as well as <br />through the Development Agreement to ensure general conformance with the zoning <br />PD -17-00001, CU -17-00001, LP -17-00001 <br />Marian Meadows Project <br />Additional Recommended Findings of Fact <br />Page 4of7 <br />