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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 />