2022-05-24-minutes-public-hearing-non-docket-cycle-amendments

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05/24/2022 MINUTES 2 DOCKET ITEM 2: JEREMY JOHNSTON, PLANNING OFFICIAL, reviewed Docket Item 2. He said the proposed item was submitted by the Public Works Department to amend Title 12 Roads and Bridges, by replacing the existing road variance committee process with an administrative process. MARK COOK, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, explained how they’ve been having trouble getting a quorum for the Variance Committee, which was the reason for the proposal. He submitted proposed changes of the committee to having the Public Works Director, Fire Marshal, or designees, and one citizen to be appointed by the County Commissioners. He explained the type of delays that had been caused by not having a quorum present. DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR provided some background information and how the committee is subject to appearance of fairness. STEPHANIE HARTUNG, DEPUTY PROSECUTOR, provided information on requirements and State law about ex-parte under quasi-judicial proceedings. THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. COMMISSIONER WACHSMITH moved to approve Docket Item 2, as presented by Staff at tonight’s meeting. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ seconded. Motion carried 3-0. DOCKET ITEM 3: JEREMY JOHNSTON, PLANNING OFFICIAL, reviewed Docket Item #3. He said the item proposed by the Public Works Department was to amend Title 15A Project Permit Application process by adding the Kittitas County Hearings Examiner as the appeal body for road variance decisions issued by the Kittitas County Public Works for road variance applications. THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED COMMISSIONER WACHSMITH moved to approve Docket Item #3, as presented. CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ seconded Motion carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Laura Osiadacz, Chairman