2021-11-22-minutes-public-hearing

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11/22/2021 MINUTES 2 DOCKET ITEM 4: Update to Zoning Map to reflect approved annexations that have been passed by the City of Ellensburg in 2021 and any rezones approved through the Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket process. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed amendments and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment. DOCKET ITEM 5: Amendment to Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.08.155 to allow school/daycare functions as secondary uses to a Campground. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed amendments and said the Planning Commission did not have a recommendation as there was a split vote, three in favor and three against the amendment. DOCKET ITEM 6: Amendment to Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.15 Land Use Table to allow nurseries by Conditional Use Permit in Rural Recreational Zones. MS. PECHTEL said the item was remanded from the 2020 Docket to add standards for nurseries. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment. DOCKET ITEM 7: Amend multiple sections with Kittitas County Code Title 17 to remove side yard corner lot setbacks. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed amendments and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment. DOCKET ITEM 8: Amendments to Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.08.560(B) and 17.08.560(C), adding a definition for “Warehouses and Distribution”. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed amendments and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments. DOCKET ITEM 9: Amendments to Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.15 to add “Cemeteries”, as a permitted use in all zoning districts. It would permit existing cemeteries in all zones within Kittitas County utilizing the following footnote, except for those zones in which new facilities are already permitted. No new cemeteries. Existing cemeteries may expand or enlarge within established cemetery boundaries as of the date of the amendment adoption, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed Amendments and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment as proposed. DOCKET ITEM 10: This item was proposed by Commissioner Wright. Amendments to Kittitas County Code 17.08 and 17.15 to create definitions for “Agricultural Direct Marketing”. “Seasonal Harvest Festivities” and “Expanded Seasonal Harvest Festivities”. Also to add the uses to the Land Use Table in applicable zones. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the proposed Amendments and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments, as proposed.