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Staff Response: This project proposes to change only the Zoning designation which is compatible with <br /> the County's Comprehensive Plan.Both Ag-20 and Forest&Range are listed as compatible uses in the <br /> Rural Working Land Use Section. f <br /> b) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety or welfare. <br /> Applicants Response: "The suitability of the Rural Working land use designation for due consideration <br /> of public health, safety and welfare was already considered and approved when this land use designation <br /> was originally approved for the subject site. <br /> Additionally, any future permits would be reviewed for impacts and/or mitigation measures under the <br /> applicable regulations in effect at the time of the permit action.At this time, the review for due regard to <br /> public health, safety, and welfare would be reviewed as it relates to any specific proposal. <br /> Staff Response: This amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public as <br /> the proposal is currently a non-project specific application. Of the Allowed potential uses listed in the <br /> allowed use table for the Forest and range zone they are similar to the previously permitted mining <br /> activity that will not pose a health safety or welfare concern. The property is located in the vicinity of a <br /> wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities. <br /> c) The proposed amendment has merit and value for Kittitas County or a sub-area of the county. <br /> Applicants Response: "Individual properties best support the community when they can develop in a <br /> manner appropriate for the natural conditions instead of pursuing significant alteration that would have <br /> a greater likelihood of disrupting or impacting the natural environment and surrounding properties, and <br /> therefore impacting the rural lifestyle the Comprehensive Plan strives to protect. <br /> Staff Response: CDS staff recognizes the value and merit of changing the zoning to allow a use <br /> consistent with the physical use of the property which has previously been permitted by conditional use. <br /> The area is sparsely populated and fits the character of the area. <br /> d) The proposed amendment is appropriate because of changed circumstances or because of a need for <br /> additional property in the proposed zone or because the proposed zone is appropriate for reasonable <br /> development of the subject property. <br /> Applicants Response: "The proposed amendment is appropriate because the proposed zone is <br /> appropriate for reasonable development of the subject property. The subject site does not have water <br /> rights or water service. The soils on the site are course gravelly, and are not suitable for farming or <br /> grazing. <br /> Staff Response: CDS staff finds that the proposal is appropriate for reasonable development of the <br /> subject property to continue the use that is already permitted on the site. <br /> e) The subject property is suitable for development in general conformance with zoning standards for the <br /> proposed zone. <br /> Applicants Response: "The Forest& Range zoning offer several permitted uses that are more <br /> compatible with the subject site than the AG-20 zoning. Fewer alterations to the site will be required <br /> when future permits are reviewed for impacts and/or mitigation measures under the applicable <br /> regulations in effect at the time of the permit action. <br /> Staff Response: The existing zoning designation is Ag- 20 and the proposed zoning designation is <br /> 3 <br />