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Forest&Range. The Ag-20 and Forest&Ranges zones are both compatible with the Rural Working <br /> land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> f) The proposed amendment will not be materially detrimental to the use of properties in the immediate <br /> vicinity of the subject property. <br /> Applicants Response: `All properties in the immediate vicinity of the subject site have the same Rural <br /> Working land use designation. Trying to develop the subject site under the current Ag-20 zoning would be <br /> more impactful to surrounding properties than changing the zone to Forest&Range. <br /> Staff Response: CDS staff finds that the proposed will not likely be detrimental to the use of property <br /> owners within the immediate vicinity of the subject property as both zones a consistent with the <br /> comprehensive plan. <br /> g) The proposed changes in use of the subject property shall not adversely impact irrigation water deliveries <br /> to other properties. <br /> Applicants Response: "The proposed zoning change from Ag-20 to Forest&Range will not adversely <br /> impact irrigation water deliveries to other properties because Forest&Range permitted uses better fit <br /> the natural conditions of the subject site." <br /> Staff Response: The proposal is not project specific and no alterations are proposed to the current <br /> ditches and water rights. <br /> h) The proposed amendment is in full compliance with KCC 17.13 Transfer of Development Rights. <br /> Applicants Response: "KCC 17.98.020.6.h states a petition requesting a zoning change must comply <br /> with KCC 17.13 Transfer of Development Rights, if the proposed amendment allows more than one <br /> dwelling unit per 20 acres or proposes fewer units than allowed in the zone. <br /> This proposal would change the zoning from Ag-20 to Forest&Range, and does not include any changes <br /> to density or unit considerations related to the permitted uses allowed in the proposed Forest and Range <br /> zoning." <br /> Staff Response: Upon review of KCC 17.13 Transfer of Development Rights,staff has determined that <br /> TDRs are not required for this rezone proposal. <br /> V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br /> Based upon review of the submitted application materials including an environmental checklist, correspondence <br /> received during this comment period and other information on file with Community Development Services, <br /> Kittitas County issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance(MDNS) on October 1 which was apeald <br /> and subsequently withdrawn and re-issued on October 16, 2024. <br /> VI. AGENCY AND PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Applicable agencies,adjacent property owners, and interested parties have been given the opportunity to review <br /> this proposal. All comments are on file and available for public review. The following parties provided <br /> substantive comments during the comment period: <br /> Kittitas County Public Health: <br /> KCPH state they have no comments on the proposed rezone. <br /> 4 <br />