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Gp50pDE5...T0 pHE,C KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES <br /> ��E o�G <br /> °`� °�, 411 N.Ruby St.,Suite 2,Ellensburg,WA 98926 <br /> CDS@CO.KITTITAS.WA.US <br /> Office(509)962-7506 <br /> "Building Partnerships—Building Communities" <br /> RITTITAS COUNTY <br /> David Sturgell <br /> Odd Fellows Lodge 20 Housing Project <br /> PO Box 154 <br /> Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br /> housing@ellensburgoddfellows.org <br /> Dear David: <br /> Your proposal to build a 30-unit affordable housing development for veterans, individuals and families <br /> is very exciting and we strongly support your efforts. There is no question that additional quality-built, <br /> affordable housing is greatly needed in Ellensburg, WA. During these difficult economic times, the <br /> comfort and stability of a place to call home is of great importance. <br /> This letter is to confirm that the proposed housing project is consistent with the Kittitas County <br /> Homeless and Affordable Housing Plan's goal of increasing available affordable housing. The gap <br /> between income and the cost of available housing is one of the causes of homelessness,particularly in <br /> Kittitas County where housing prices have risen faster than incomes. There is an extreme need for <br /> affordable housing in Ellensburg and this project although exceeding the 5 million dollar project limit <br /> would be a great step in addressing that need. <br /> In addition, this proposed development supports the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan Housing <br /> Element. (Chapter 3). Some of the goals in the plan which are supported are the following: <br /> GPO 3.13 Provide for housing to be developed which is affordable to all economic groups <br /> GPO 3.15 Provide for a range of housing types within Kittitas County. <br /> GPO 3.17 Provide a sufficient number of housing units for future populations while maintaining the <br /> rural character of Kittitas County. <br /> GPO 3.18 Provide sufficient housing units while maintaining environmental quality. <br /> Kittitas County looks forward to this opportunity to work with the Odd Fellows Lodge 20 on helping to <br /> alleviate our county's housing crisis. We wish you success in this new endeavor and lend you our full <br /> support. If I can be of further assistance,please let me know. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jamey Ayling <br /> Kittitas County Planning Manager <br /> COMMUNITY PLANNING•BUILDING INSPECTION•PLAN REVIEW•ADMINISTRATION•PERMIT SERVICES•CODE ENFORCEMENT <br />