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GpS�pUES... TOTgFc KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES <br />en,��,E o1Lb <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 />KITTITAS COUNTY <br />lllhb� <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 />