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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />PUBLIC WORKS — BOARD OF COUNTY COAMUSSIONERS <br />STUDY SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />STUDY SESSION DATE: November 9, 2020 <br />TOPIC: Recreational Vehicle Abatement <br />ACTION REQUESTED: None — informational briefing only <br />LEAD STAFF: <br />Mark R. Cook <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />None — informational briefing only. <br />BRIEFING SUMMARY: <br />• Unpermitted recreational vehicle usage on Public Works land duly noticed with <br />Code Enforcement for abatement. <br />• Prosecuting Attorney review supports towing of the unpermitted and unauthorized <br />vehicle. <br />• Towing is complete and the vehicle is being disposed of by Public Works staff. <br />• Public Works desires vacating the parcel to the adjacent landowner. <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In late summer 2020, a recreational vehicle (motor home) showed up on a Public Works <br />parcel of land at the intersection of Reecer Creek Road and Dry Creek Road. The <br />occupant was immediately contacted by Public Works and noticed of trespass. The <br />occupant originally committed to vacating and then claimed the failed RV transmission <br />precluded exiting the site. Formai notice was served by Public Works with assistance <br />from Code Enforcement on August 26, 2020. Following Prosecuting Attorney review, <br />Public Works was advised that we could remove the vehicle from our property. <br />DISCUSSION: <br />It appears that the old Reecer Creek Road right of way was vacated to Beryl Kelly in the <br />past. Our parcel is without improved access. Proximity to Whiskey Creek likely <br />precludes access to Reecer Creek Road and insufficient separation distance on Dry Creek <br />from the intersection precludes access to Dry Creek Road. Ms. Kelly is expressing <br />interest in obtaining the land and then blocking the driveway (ecology blocks) ensuring <br />no further instance of unauthorized use. <br />Unauthorized camping on public land in Kittitas County is on the rise. Tow companies <br />are charging more and more for RV disposal. PW disposed of an RV early in 2020 for <br />approximately $1,200. Recently, we were quoted $2,500. Responding to the increasing <br />Page I of 3 <br />PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />