10-22-2024 CDS_Special SS Briefings

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4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance (DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-05. 5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance (DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed. 6. The Planning Commission finds there was public testimony in support of an Agritourism definition. 7. The Planning Commission finds that public testimony stated that the proposed RCW 4.24.83 definition of Agritourism is a good start but does not help the local community. 8. The Planning Commission finds that this proposal has a greater impact to the community and that there should be a larger community role in developing a better definition. 9: The Planning Commission finds that the state-statute provides consistency with state law and provides the basis for future review and decisions. 10. On September 1 O'h,2024, at the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-0 recommending approval to the Board of County Commissioners based on the information submitted in the record. 11. On September 1 Ph, 2024, the Planning Commission approved the Findings of Facts for Docket Number 2024-05. Docket No.2024-06: Amendment to Kittitas County Code to include a Short-Term Rental definition. 1. The Planning Commission finds that Kittitas County Community Development Services Department submitted the request on behalf of the Short-Term Rental Committee to add a new definition referenced as KCC 17.08.486: Short Term Rentals. 2. Planning Commission reviewed the docketed request on August 13'h,2024, at the public meeting. Kittitas County Community Development Services Director provided a summary of this request. 3. August 13`h,2024, at the public meeting, the Planning Commission briefly reviewed and had general discussions regarding whether the proposed definition and complete statute of RCW 64.37 is appropriate. 4. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance (DNS)was issued with comments submitted regarding Docket 2024-06. 5. Planning Commission finds that a sepa threshold determination of non-significance (DNS)was issued for the 2024 annual docket cycle with no timely appeals filed. 6. The Planning Commission finds there was no public testimony in opposition to the proposal. 7. The Planning Commission finds that a Short-Term Rental Committee was formed through Resolution 2024-049 to establish a committee to start addressing the short- term rental item in Kittitas County. 8. The Planning Commission finds that the Short-Term Rental Committee has proposed this item for your consideration. 9. The Planning Commission finds that the Short-Term Rental Committee has met four times over two months this year.