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5. Docket Item 2024-05 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff to add a definition for <br /> Agritourism consistent with RCW 4.24.830. This will allow for future discussion of an <br /> Agricultural Tourism Overlay Zone and associated uses. <br /> • On September 10a', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to <br /> consider Docket Item 2024-05 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0)to include an <br /> Agritourism definition into Kittitas County Code (KCC 17.08.034 F) with eleven <br /> (11)findings of fact. <br /> • In their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of an <br /> Agritourism definition consistent with state law is a good start and provides a <br /> good basis for future review and decision, however, there should be a larger <br /> community role in developing a better definition. <br /> 6. Docket Item 2024-06 — This item, the complete RCW 64.37, was proposed by the <br /> Kittitas County's Short Term Rental Committee to establish a definition for Short Term <br /> Rental. This will allow for future discussion and development of requirements for short- <br /> term rentals. <br /> • On September 10a', 2024,the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to <br /> consider Docket Item 2024-06 for the 2024 Annual Amendment to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and unanimously recommended approval (4-0) to include <br /> RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) as the Short-Term rental definition into Kittitas County <br /> Code(KCC 17.08.486)with seventeen(17)findings of fact. <br /> • hi their findings, the Planning Commission finds that the inclusion of a Short- <br /> Term rental definition identified as RCW 64.37.010 (1-11) is consistent with state <br /> law, without other sections of RCW 64.37, such as 64.37.020 Taxes, 64.37.030 <br /> Consumer safety, 64.37.040 Short Term Rental Platforms, & 64.37.050 Liability <br /> insurance. <br /> • In their findings, the Planning Commission also found that additional work and <br /> development of a definition is warranted, as there are unintended consequences, <br /> potential impacts to private property rights, and therefore a need for regulations <br /> to be developed. <br /> 7. Docket Item 2024-07 — This item was proposed by KCCDS staff regarding parcels that <br /> contain split zoning of Forest & Range 20 and Agricultural-5 zoning that also lies within <br /> the City of Kittitas urban growth area. KCCDS has had discussions with the City of <br /> Kittitas, who informed they will address this issue during their comprehensive plan <br /> periodic update,therefore KCCDS Staff proposes to withdraw Docket 2024-07. <br /> BOCC 2024 Annual Docket Study Session Staff Report Page 3 <br /> October 22"d,2024 <br />