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2.2.9 Nonconforming Lots - density transfers from non-conformimg lots under the TDR program should be sent to UGA's and not to other parts of the rural area LU-P21: Consider developing a program to transfer density from properties owned by state and federal agencies to cities and rural areas where appropriate. This policy encourages changes to development regulations which would increase density and growth in rural areas. LU-P39: Most comparison shopping (general merchandise, clothing, appliance, auto, sporting goods) should be located in or near existing business districts. New Policy The county shall allow for mixed uses in the rural commercial areas that allow for a mix of commercial, residential, tourist facilities and recreation uses. This policy encourages changes to development regulations which would increase density and growth in rural areas. 3.1 Introduction = Language has been added to reference urban type sewage facilities in the rural area - see comment to 2.2.7 above 3.2.1 Introduction - New language..."As the county continues to transfer from a resource based economy to a higher density service, tourist, and recreational based economy the county will explore the creation of Rural Villages that are designed to preserve the changing Rural character of Kittitas County. The introduction of a new land use concept ("Rural Village") without context is potentially concerning. What is it, a new LAMIRD, urban densities? Where would they be allowed? Raises lots of questions about increasing population and traffic. 3.2.2 Rural Recreation - See Comment about Page 16 above 3.2.4 Rural Land Use Descriptions - language has been added regarding urban type sewage facilities in the rural area - see comment to 2.2.7 above 3.2.5 Planning for Rural and Resource Lands - a new land use term "Rural Villages" has been added - see comment on Section 3.2.1 above RR-P21: "Planned unit developments (PUD) in rural areas are identified as an Innovative method to create housing that can be developed with private utilities, opens that includes recreational areas and maintain rural character." This could be interpreted to mean that new PUD zoning could be considered above Ronald? Is that the intent here? RR-P22: "Innovative housing developments, such as cluster subdivisions, conservation villages, and planned unit developments which preserve rural character will be encouraged." Two new land use terms are introduced here "cluster subdivisions" and "conservation villages" and implied to be outside PUD zoning. Will