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KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES <br />411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />CDS@CO.KITTITAS. WA. US <br />Office (509) 962-7506 <br />"Building Partnerships — Building Communities" Fax (509) 962-7682 <br />CDS STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />April 13, 2015 <br />THOSE PRESENT: Gary Berndt, Paul Jewell (BOCC) Mike Flory, Lindsey Ozbolt, Emily Miltko (CDS) <br />Kathy Jurgens, Doug D'Hondt, Candie Leader, Chelsea Millar (PW) <br />GUESTS PRESENT: None. <br />SMP Update: Comments Received and DOE in Review <br />Lindsey stated the comment period has begun and the County comments to the DOE need to be provided by May 15, 2015. <br />At this time, Lindsey noted there is an unknown timeline for approval which is a challenge for the public and the County in <br />regards to the lack of vesting component at this time. The Planning Department will update the BOCC as information is <br />available. <br />Board Direction: None. <br />Necessary appointment for Planning Commission prior to Comprehensive Plan Update: <br />Vacancy in District 2, and Lindsey stated it needs to be filled so a quorum can be established as the 2017 Comprehensive <br />Plan approaches. Gary and Paul noted it would be ideal to have a resident appointed from that area. <br />Board Direction: Gary and Paul noted it would be ideal to have a resident appointed from that area. <br />Timeline for 2017 Comprehensive Plan: <br />The 2017 Comprehensive Plan is due June 30, 2017. Lindsey stated that Anna Nelson and County staff have outlined the <br />discussion, and are looking at chapters' mandatory elements and inclusion of elements. Lindsey also noted that planning will <br />include public outreach and advisory components as in previous years. At the end of May 2015, Doc will attend the COG <br />meeting to discuss the population allocations and projections which are assessed annually and every twenty years. In <br />addition, the Planning Department will also address second/vacation home population that is not recognized in the population <br />numbers. <br />Board Direction: Paul advised that Cie Elum UGA numbers need to be reassessed as Cie Elum is not manifesting the <br />population numbers projected. <br />Comments on Priority of Tasks in Memorandunt: <br />Lindsey stated that Doc asked about comments and feedback of the Priority of Tasks in Memorandum that was emailed to the <br />BOCC on March 17, 2015. <br />Board Direction: Gary and Paul asked to discuss by setting up a special meeting with the BOCC and attaching the Priority of <br />Tasks in Memorandum with the correspondence. <br />Separation ofPluntbing and Mechanical from Framing Inspection: <br />Mike stated that in 2006 the separate Framing Inspection was eliminated to streamline the inspection process with the <br />increase in building and minimal staff. With the recent addition of two new inspectors, Mike stated the framing inspections <br />should again be separate in large homes (mostly Upper County), per the County's code. Smaller homes (mostly Lower <br />County) will still be allowed to schedule the Plumbing, Framing, and Mechanical Inspections together. Mike spoke with the <br />Central Washington Homebuilder's Association about the implementation of the separate framing inspection being a better <br />public service and a more thorough inspection for the homeowner; which, according to Mike, received a positive response <br />from the builders. Implementation will begin May 2015, and the Plans Examiners will put a label indicating a separate <br />Framing Inspection is required when applicable. Gary asked about the approximate frame for all three inspections to take <br />place, and Mike responded it is relative to job; however, on average is about two hours with more quality construction taking <br />less time. <br />COMMUNITY PLANNING • BUILDING INSPECTION • PLAN REVIEW • ADMINISTRATION • PERMIT SERVICES • CODE ENFORCEMENT <br />