2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Kittitas County December 2016 Comprehensive Plan Silver Fir Base Area There are also skiers crossing the road at this area. However, the volume of both people and cars is low at this point, so conflicts should be manageable. Regardless of measures to minimize pedestrian crossing points, the ski area should provide separate pedestrian facilities so they can stay off of SR-906 and Alpental Road. It isn’t safe to have pedestrians on the road, especially when they are wearing ski boots, carrying equipment and trying to keep children under control. A separate path can be created for pedestrians paralleling the road. This may require purchase of special snow removal equipment. Pedestrian facilities will also be a necessary element of new commercial development. Providing more frequent shuttle service could also reduce pedestrian use of SR-906 and Alpental Road. 7) Signage SR-906 Overhead Signage It is difficult to discern what and where lanes exist on SR-906. If the road is intended to be used for more than two lanes, then confusion will increase when snow and ice cover lane markings. Strategic placement of one or two overhead signs with lane usage information would help reduce driver confusion on SR-906. These signs would indicate that the center lane is for turning traffic; and the lanes for access to and from parking lots and through traffic. Moveable Signs On-street signage is also needed. The ski area does use some signage now. However, it is largely ineffective because it generally cannot be seen. The signs are very small and are often either buried in snow or half covered with dirt thrown up by the plows. These are moveable signs, and they should be removed every night and replaced every morning. The signs also need to be checked throughout the day to see: 1. If they are still visible 2. If they are still meaningful 3. Whether more signage is needed. There is now a critical lack of signage directing drivers to parking areas. The use of moveable signs (e.g., on sawhorses) would help sort out some of the confusion for drivers on SR-906 and Alpental Road. Drivers should be directed to one parking area at a time at Summit West and Alpental. Signs help do this; once another area opens for parking, the signs are moved accordingly. Sufficient signage to close parking areas that are full would also help. The signs needs to be large enough and placed in such a manner that a driver can see the sign and keep going to the next lot without hesitating at the closed parking area. (Note: Although the “No Parking” spray painted in orange at Summit Central may be somewhat effective, we do not recommend this measure. It is primarily done to keep areas open for shuttle buses and charter bus parking. It is