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11. Do not linger on issues previously decided unless new details or issues emerge. <br /> 12. Provide documents and analysis that are easy to understand and provide options for decision <br /> makers. <br /> Project Opportunities <br /> Action-Oriented Comprehensive Plan <br /> At the kickoff meeting,the County discussed taking the current goals and policies to a more detailed <br /> level that can assist the staff with accomplishing steps over the next ten-year period until the next <br /> periodic update. <br /> Consistency Across Countywide Plans <br /> At the kickoff meeting,the County mentioned that Comprehensive Plan could be better integrated and <br /> consistent with the County's other adopted plans.The Consultant will take this into consideration during <br /> the policy gap analyses and the plan audit which will be completed during the data collection phase of <br /> the project. <br /> Explore Opportunities in Land Use and Economic Growth <br /> The county would like to use the periodic update as an opportunity to understand how land use can <br /> bolster new economic development opportunities for the County. Economic opportunities may be new <br /> sales tax or other government funding sources, or new job opportunities to retain Kittitas County <br /> residents. A commissioner attending the kickoff meeting mentioned that providing a co-benefit of land <br /> use changes with economic development may be a better overall message to present to the Community. <br /> One example of aligning land use and economic development that was mentioned was businesses are <br /> having a hard time to find the correct zoning outside of the UGAs that would allow for certain small <br /> businesses. <br /> Early Coordination and Engagement <br /> Front load coordination, engagement, and problem solving at the beginning of the project to improve <br /> the public hearings process at the end. <br /> City Coordination <br /> At the kickoff meeting,the County mentioned that this a great time to collaborate with the cities and try <br /> to come to collaborative and creative solutions on a regional scale to accommodate growth.The County <br /> and cities are on a good working basis and have recently been promoting open communication. <br /> Project Risks and Mitigation <br /> Implementation of State Law changes/state guidance <br /> The goal is to implement state requirements while doing so in a way which aligns with the community <br /> vision as Kittitas County plans out to 2046.This requires balance and a strong record.The consultant <br /> team will mitigate any risks by consistently reviewing deliverables against state laws and expectations of <br /> the state.The consultant works closely with state departments and will continue to consult with them <br /> throughout the process to provide a product that will meet state standards. <br /> Build a Defensible Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations <br /> It is the consultant team's priority that this plan will build a strong record of reasoning for changes to <br /> policies based on best available science, accurate analysis, and public participation.The reasoning for <br /> Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Update Project Charter 13 <br />