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This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file numbers CP-18-00001 and RZ-18-00001. Hutchinson Properties LLC is proposing to rezone their 58 acre subject property from Urban Residential to Forest and Range. Surrounding properties to the north, south, and west are zoned Forest and Range, while properties located to the east are zoned Industrial Light. The land use designation of the subject property is Urban and is not proposed to change. The rezone will allow the current use of the property to be consistent and compatible with the zoning code, as well as allow future expansion of existing uses. Currently the subject parcel is being used to store hay. However the property owner would like the option to expand the mining operation located on the property south of the subject parcel. A comprehensive plan amendment (CP-18-00001), rezone application (RZ-18- 00001 ), and SEP A checklist were submitted as part of the application packet. Notice of Application was published in the local paper of record and sent to neighboring property owners on August 23, 2018. The processing of this non-project specific rezone is consistent with Kittitas County Code 15B.03 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan. The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on December 4, 2018 and approved the request as presented by a 3-0 vote, finding that: I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners with a vote of 4-0. II. No public testimony for this proposal was received. III. The zone change and associated uses is more consistent with the surrounding property and the future land use/zoning designation of the City of Ellensburg if the property were to be annexed in the future. IV. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. 18-11 Citizen-Initiated Proposal: Amendment to Title 17 regarding "explosives", Exhibit I. This amendment was proposed by a private citizen and has been assigned file number CP-18-00002. This amendment would provide four ( 4) new definitions to KCC 17 .08 regarding "explosives" and also proposes to clarify footnotes in KCC 17 .15 and provide for these uses within the use tables in certain zones. The definitions proposed are consistent with federal definitions. The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on December 4, 2018 and approved the request as presented by staff by a 3-0 vote, finding that: I. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners with a vote of 4-0. IL No public testimony for this proposal was received. III. The change meets the Growth Management Act and the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. SECTION III -FINAL DECISION AND SIGNATURES BE IT ORDAINED that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners, after due deliberation, hereby approves changes to the grading permit exemption requirements, as shown in Exhibit A. 2018 Docket Enabling Ordinance Page 12 December 18, 2018