2021-11-22-minutes-public-hearing

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11/22/2021 MINUTES 4 as a permitted use in the Commercial Agriculture Zone. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the amendment and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval, with the recommendation that animal crematory be considered an accessory conditional use, and not a permitted use. DOCKET ITEM 18: The item was proposed by the Airport Director. The amendment was to Kittitas County Code Title 19, to eliminate the current language and provide references to Bowers Field Minimum Standards document. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the amendment and said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval, as proposed. DOCKET ITEM 19: The item was proposed by the Airport Director. The amendment was to Kittitas County Code 17.75 to add Notice of Airport Influence Area plat note requirement. MS. PECHTEL reviewed the amendment and said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment, as proposed. REQUESTING TO TESTIFY: PAT DENEEN testified regarding Docket #6 and suggested having a 60-yard limit instead of just bags as people pull up and use their trucks instead of bags; Docket #11 use the year 1996 to include more parcels into the County; supported Docket items #12 & #13 supported both of the amendments; and supported Docket #17 as an allowed permitted use as it’s a much needed and is a public service in the community. THERE BEING NO OTHERS REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT moved to approve all Docket Items, as presented, with the exceptions of Docket Item 11 and Docket Item 17 and to move those for additional discussion. VICE-CHAIMAN OSIADACZ seconded. Motion carried 3-0. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item #11 with two amendments by changing word “residents” to “dwelling”; change the date to July 26, 1996; and direct Staff to prepare enabling documents. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH seconded. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT said he while appreciated the intent behind the amendments he expressed concerns about the way it’s written and reasoning for the date. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIDACZ said she’s been working diligently with CDS and the Prosecutors office, and that they are very thoughtful of the Growth Management Act and the amendment is supported by Staff. She said that with 70% of the County being public land, and very little housing stock available, it’s a way to create additional housing as well assist with affordable housing; and noted how the date has been validated. Motion carried 2-1 (Commissioner Wright opposed the motion).