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3. Incorporate draft redlines proposed by Commissioner Deneen <br />dated March 5, reviewed with staff/consultant and tailored <br />back after discussion. <br />4. Add a policy to establish a dedicated recreation division <br />led by a full-time recreation division manager, either in <br />CDS or Public Works. <br />5. Add policy to authorize agritourism, ecotourism, and <br />nature -based recreational enterprises on commercial <br />agricultural and forest lands as compatible secondary uses. <br />6.Address changes provided by Public Works that were <br />submitted at the Planning Commission hearing on March 17. <br />Director Bala said the comment period began at the end of <br />January and ended on March 2. Bala noted 13 comments were <br />received, including from Futurewise, Puget Sound Energy, Friends <br />of Easton, KRD, Easton Residences, WDFW, Washington Geological <br />Survey, Manastash Architecture, Ellensburg resident, and Pat <br />Kelleher resident. Director Bala said we are working through <br />findings of facts and creating the amendments to present to the <br />board. Director Bala is seeking direction from the board once <br />they develop the findings of fact, goals, and policies how does <br />the board want to review this moving forward. Director Bala <br />referred to option B, to be able to take in all the public <br />comments they receive, amend policies as needed, and have <br />appropriate documents for approval at the end of this process. <br />Chairman Wright asked if everything was being ran by legal <br />through this process. Stephanie Hartung said it was being <br />provided to their office. Director Bala stated they are getting <br />the findings of facts and will provide everything to Stephanie <br />Hartung's office. Director Bala said the initial thought was to <br />set a hearing on May 5 for taking in comments at the May 19 <br />agenda hearing. Director Bala asked the board if we should stay <br />consistent and schedule a night hearing, so people are able to <br />attend. <br />Vice -Chairman Wachsmith agreed that a night hearing would be <br />better to get the most public participation. Wachsmith agreed to <br />stay consistent with what people are used to. <br />The board agreed that option B would be the right option to <br />continue to allow more public comments. <br />2026-3-30 <br />MINUTES 2 <br />