2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Kittitas County December 2016 Comprehensive Plan The community addressed the issues related to transportation as part of the overall comprehensive plan review process. The current truck parking situation on SR906 causes considerable visual and noise pollution and is a serious safety hazard. It is clear that the Interstate 90 corridor, which dominates portions of the Snoqualmie Pass area, brings a complex set of beneficial and detrimental impacts related to regional accessibility along with associated design, noise, and air pollution. These issues must be considered in order for the overall residential and resort environment to be substantially enhanced. The Comprehensive Plan recommends a number of additional road system improvements to SR 906 and the interchanges to upgrade the internal transportation network. A set of voluntary design guidelines has been developed for development in the Pass area. The design guidelines were developed by members of the Pass community in recognition of the dramatic beauty, recreational assets and environmental sensitivity of this mountainous area and the critical relationship between protection of these natural qualities and the ongoing economic and scenic health of the Pass area. The Guidelines describe a range of physical characteristics for new development that will make positive contributions to visual quality and to the quality of life at the Pass. These advisory Guidelines are meant to aid all those involved in the planning, design, and approval processes for development at the Pass. They are a tool to inform property owners and their environmental and design consultants and engineers of the design characteristics that are both functional and aesthetic. These voluntary guidelines provide both general and specific information that, together, create a shared basis for understanding and enhancing development proposals. The guidelines contain information applicable to single family residences, plats, multi- unit residential and commercial developments. By recognizing the existence of these guidelines, the County is merely acknowledging that the guidelines have been developed and is not adopting them as a regulatory document. The planning effort has identified key open spaces and scenic vistas with the intention of preservation of those invaluable resources through the observance of these vistas in the Development Review process. The alpine environment, of which Snoqualmie Pass is a part, is a critical component to maintain the quality of life, which is so desirable to the residents and second homeowners of the area. A community center was identified as the top priority community facility by respondents to the Pass. Further, respondents identified Summit West as the preferred location for the Community Center. Through cooperative planning and management among the Forest Service, WSDOT and the community, a facility could be developed in this area that would serve visitors and residents alike. Such a facility might include a meeting room, visitor’s information area, public restrooms, a museum of Pass history and artifacts, and other services for Cascade Trail hikers and I-90 travelers. Other issues were identified as well, which are set forth in the Comprehensive Plan in various areas, including land use, design, open space, recreation, transportation, and utilities.