Res-2018-177 Distressed Sales and Use Tax Cle Elum

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Introduction Cle Elum's development pattern is the result ofits unique geography, nestled linearly in the Yakima River Corridor and the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. The Yakima River defines a rich and environmentally sensitive river valley. The historic development activities of the Railroad, Coal Mines and Timber Harvesting, and the built environment including the Interstate 90 interchanges and the Swicadia Master Planned R~rt, are the predominant influences molding the City's present and future development. The evolving character of Cle Elum will depend in large part upon the type of community the citizens will support through its land use policies. The future land use pattern of Cle Elwn will strive to reflect the small town qualities, rich cultural history and natural beauty that current residents expect and desire to preseJVe. This Land Use Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan examines the character and quality of existing development in both the City limits and the un•incorporated areas of the Urban Growth Area (UGA). It identifies trends and projects potential growth within recognized "opportunity areas". This Land Use Plan Element outlines the proposed general distribution and location of various uses of land within the planning area, which consists of the City of Cle Elum and the Potential Annexation Area, which is the area within Kittitas County that is Cle Blum's designated annexation area. This element oonsists of two major components: (1) a map that illustrates the general location ofland use designations; and (2) goals and policies that guide future development In addition there are reviews of existing land use trends, including future development potential and a review of policy decisions, which together have laid the foW1dati.on for the goals and policies in this element. More important than the components of the element, however, is the pmpose that the element serves. The Land Use Element will guide all decisions about where development takes place. It will also guide when development takes place, because land use policies detennine the scheduling of capital improvement expmditures. In addition. it will guide the character of the development patterns in Cle Elum. Th.is Land Use Element is not only a critical part of this Comprehensive Plan, but it is a required component of the plan under the Growth Management Act. Growth Managemeat Act Requirements When the State Legislature adopted the Growth Manageme"-t Act (OMA), they found that" ... a lack of common goals expressing the public's interest in the conservation and the wise use of our lands pose a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development, and the health, safety and high quality of life enjoyed by residents of this City of Cle Elum -Land Use Plan 2