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23.3.10 This proposal complies and is compatible with the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County codes. Additionally, the farm visit aspect of this proposal includes, but is not limited to, the growing of fruit & vegetables, the possibility of visitors being able to pick some ofthe fruits & vegetables grown on-site, and interaction with on-site animals like goats & chickens. 2304 The proposed use will mitigate material impacts of the development, whether environmental or otherwise. 2304.1 Impacts on the environment or the land will be minimal since the buildings are already there. The economic stimulation in Thorp will offset any of the small-scale impacts that may be incurred by having more traffic to and from the business. 2304.2 The proposed use of the property will not require any mitigation because it will be no more intense than the previous use as a school. Additionally, no new buildings or paving will take place other than updating the access t~ Thorp Hwy per KC Public Works and WSDOT requirements. Additionally, KC Public Works determined that there will not be a significant impact to the County roads serving this proposal and that no mitigation is required. 23.5 The proposed use will ensure compatibility with existing neighboring land uses. 23.5.1 The proposed businesses are compatible with the neighboring land uses. Both farmers and residents in neighboring areas will not be negatively influenced by the proposed plans. Residents will be benefited by increasing their options for fresh local products and prepared foods. Farmers will also be benefited by increasing their avenues to bring their products to the public. The business will also engage in small scale farming itselfto supplement local products used in its kitchen. Neither business would be positively impacted by limiting the ability to farm for itself or its neighbors. The agricultural processing facility is small scale and has very little foot traffic since the business sells mainly to other stores. Therefore, the processing will not interfere with its neighbors. 23.5.2 Agriculture processing, farm visits providing enhanced agricultural sales, and , a small-scale event facility limited to a maximum of eight (8) events per year for community gatherings and educational seminars are uses compatible with the Rural Working character in this area. The proposal is only approximately 1250 feet way from the Thorp 1-90 Interchange, there is also a Fruit and Antique Mall and gas station located near the interchange. Additionally, this proposal is in an area where agriculture and mineral lands is the dominate land use with little residential development. The proposal is compatible with the existing neighboring land uses. 23.6 The proposed use is consistent with the intent and character of the zoning district in which it is located. CU-IS-00003 Wheatley Page 7 of 13