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Cps"&DES 17,0 KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES <br />k4o <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 />KITTITAS COUNTY <br />CDS STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />January 23, 2017 <br />THOSE PRESENT: Laura Osiadacz, Obie Obrien, Paul Jewell (BOCC) Dan Carlson, Mike Flory, Stephanie <br />Mifflin, Doc Hansen (CDS) Luke Huck, Kathy Jurgens, Candie Leader (PW) Holly <br />Myers (PH) <br />GUESTS PRESENT: Andrew Lyons <br />Discussion reeardine CDS Draft Fee Schedule: <br />Dan presented the proposed fee schedules for the building and planning sections of the Community Development Services <br />Department (see attachments). Dan explained to the board how the valuation for the building fees came about using the <br />building permit fee model adopted by the County. There was discussion between the Board and Staff regarding the budget <br />expenses and the errors that were found when developing the new permit fee model. There was discussion regarding the <br />number of permits, historically, for each type of permit to get a better idea of revenue generated. Commissioner Jewell <br />requested these numbers to be brought to the Board for the February 7`h meeting. Dan stated CDS will be collecting the hours <br />spent on different permits in 2017 to have better data for the next fee update. <br />Commissioner Osiadacz requested CDS put together a table of SEPA fees in surrounding jurisdictions so they can compare <br />the new SEPA fee proposed by CDS. <br />Board Direction: None. <br />Kittitas Countv Air Oualitv Arlvisory Conunittee Fee Reauest: <br />Dan stated a letter was sent by the committee to the Board to request to consider the cost of a woodstove permit decrease. <br />Andrew explained the program that Hope Source has regarding the replacement of wood, pellet, and gas stoves, as well as <br />furnace replacements. Andrew explained the rebate process that goes with this program and explained that the fee for permits <br />ends up taking a big portion of the rebate. Andrew explained the tables regarding inspections per type of mechanical fixture <br />(see attached). There was discussion between the Board and Staff on reducing the permit fee on replacement mechanical <br />fixtures only, on having a blanket fee for all fixtures, and how the fee may deter individuals away from obtaining a permit all <br />together. <br />Board Direction: Reduce fee to $150 and bring as a proposal to the February 7°i fee meeting. <br />X <br />Dan Carlson, Director <br />X <br />PaulJewell, Chairman <br />COMMUNITY PLANNING • BUILDING INSPECTION • PLAN REVIEW • ADMINISTRATION • PERMIT SERVICES • CODE ENFORCEMENT <br />