2019-03-25-minutes-public-works-study-session

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WHEREAS: The definition for "No Net Loss" was vetted through the Public Lands Advisory Committee with participation from public land manager; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of County Commissioners defines how the community achieves "No Net Loss" for public access on public roads as being: To achieve "No Net Loss" any established road or roads that are currently open which are permanently eliminated for the use of public travel by way of motorized transportation on public land or a public road should be replaced in the system by another road giving passage into the same geographical area. The following methods, appearing below, are used to achieve "No Net Loss" for public access on public roads. How to Mitigate for Road Closures (1) If the State or Federal Agency can demonstrate unequivocally why the permanent road closure is necessary and/or mandatory with no alternative to give passage into the same geographical area they can replace that road loss with a comparable road network by going through a public process with meetings and outreach efforts conducted in the county affected. This should aim to provide a road network that is equal to or superior to the original road as determined by public input. (2) When a State or Federal Agency purchases private land with existing roads they shall go through a public process with meetings and outreach efforts conducted in the county affected to assist in determining which roads shall remain open for public use by motorized transportation. In this process roads should aim to provide access to distinct geographic areas, scenic or interesting wildland experience, and lands that have a defined historical importance. DATED this 25th day of March, 2019 at Ellensburg, Washington. Attest: Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik Board- Mandy Buchholz 0C/NT,1WASN\c\\\\. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON ory Wright, Chairman ABSENT