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Attachment A <br /> Proposed Amendments to the January 29th Comprehensive Plan Draft and Easton Subarea Plan Draft Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Update <br /> Page#/Section in Batch#2 PC Batch#3—CDS Recommended amendments to Batch#2 Rationale <br /> additional recommended indicated CD proposed osed amendments to Batch#2 recommendations.Where <br /> amendments to January 29th � P p <br /> words are in reo,the language is proposed by CDS and intended to be included. <br /> Draft Underlined is text proposed in Batch#2 Plann log Commission Chan es <br /> Furthermore,the County values the essential role of private enterprise and_pub1ic_private <br /> artnershi ps.in ex andin R the breadth of local recreational offerin s.To meet diverse <br /> resident and visitor needs,the County facilitates the development of private campgrounds, The term"ensures"imparts an obligation where the <br /> RV arks ands eciaH2e6 facilities such as motorspa rts arks and mans ed shootin areas. county may support primate enterprise and private <br /> Page 16,Section 1.9,in Batch#2 By providing clear land-use pathways and supporting these commercial ventures,the e_County partnerships through clear codes and permitting <br /> er+safes encourages a robust variety of high-demand amenities that complement publiE pathways.Propose modifying term to"encourages". <br /> lands,driving year-round tourism while respecting private proper rights and the ccunty's <br /> rural character, <br /> The County-sha4-mav explore new and innovative approaches to preserve the County's The term"shall"imparts an obligation where the <br /> Page 17,Section 2.1,in Batch#2 historic rural character while complying with the re uirements of the Washington State county is inclined to explore innovative approaches <br /> Growth Management Act. to preserve rural character.Propose modifying term <br /> to"may". <br /> Unlike traditional urban expansion,this growth is largety concentrated in rurai areas outside <br /> the i u ri sd i ct ion s of Cle EIum.Roslyn,and South Cie EIum.This trend is expected to accelerate <br /> as regional connectivity improves and the demand_€or mountain-access housing increases. propose language change to"should explore".The <br /> Page 18,Section 2.1.1,in Batch Consequently,the County``'"tom.. '4"" PA should explore planning strategies that acrount <br /> #2 for the uni ue infrastructure and service demands created b these non-permanent <br /> Previous language guarantees implementation,new <br /> residential uses.By baIancing this economic growth with the preservation of natural language allows for county flexibility. <br /> landscapes,the County ensures that the Lipper County remains a sustainable recreational <br /> resource for both local residents and the broader regional population. <br /> Population growth from the expandin g Puget Sound metropolitan area is expected to exert <br /> an accelerating influence on the western portions of the count particularly in areas <br /> proximal to the King County line.This growth is largely facilitated by the continued The term"will"imparts an obligation where the <br /> modernization of the Interstate 90 transportation corridor,which enhances regional <br /> Page 22,Section 2.2.6,in Batch county is inclined to develop and implement <br /> accessibility.To effective) manage the impacts of this growth and the unique challenges <br /> #2 subarea planning.Propose modifying term to <br /> posed by the county's varied terrain,the County w4 may continue to develop and implement "may <br /> subarea planning.This localized planningapproach allows the County to direct land usage <br /> and resource management more precisely,ensuring that both the natural environment and <br /> anticipated population increases are managed in a sustainable and orderly manner. <br /> May 2026 Links in this document are available to download at https://www.kittitascounty2026.com/ Page 3 of 18 <br />