HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-13-minutes-cds-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
CDS STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015
1:30 PM
Commissioners' Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg
1. Call to Order
2. SMP Update. Comments have been received- DOE is in Review
3. Need for appointment for New Planning Commission Member Before Work on Plan
Update
4. Update on 2017 Comprehensive Plan - Timeline
5. Comments on Priority of Tasks in Memorandum Provided in March?
6. Separation of Plumbing and Mechanical from Framing Inspection
7. Other business
8. Adjourn
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CDS STUDY SESSION MINUTES
April 13, 2015
THOSE PRESENT: Gary Berndt, Paul Jewell (BOCC) Mike Flory, Lindsey Ozbolt, Emily Miltko (CDS)
Kathy Jurgens, Doug D'Hondt, Candie Leader, Chelsea Millar (PW)
GUESTS PRESENT: None.
SMP Update: Comments Received and DOE in Review
Lindsey stated the comment period has begun and the County comments to the DOE need to be provided by May 15, 2015.
At this time, Lindsey noted there is an unknown timeline for approval which is a challenge for the public and the County in
regards to the lack of vesting component at this time. The Planning Department will update the BOCC as information is
available.
Board Direction: None.
Necessary appointment for Planning Commission prior to Comprehensive Plan Update:
Vacancy in District 2, and Lindsey stated it needs to be filled so a quorum can be established as the 2017 Comprehensive
Plan approaches. Gary and Paul noted it would be ideal to have a resident appointed from that area.
Board Direction: Gary and Paul noted it would be ideal to have a resident appointed from that area.
Timeline for 2017 Comprehensive Plan:
The 2017 Comprehensive Plan is due June 30, 2017. Lindsey stated that Anna Nelson and County staff have outlined the
discussion, and are looking at chapters' mandatory elements and inclusion of elements. Lindsey also noted that planning will
include public outreach and advisory components as in previous years. At the end of May 2015, Doc will attend the COG
meeting to discuss the population allocations and projections which are assessed annually and every twenty years. In
addition, the Planning Department will also address second/vacation home population that is not recognized in the population
numbers.
Board Direction: Paul advised that Cie Elum UGA numbers need to be reassessed as Cie Elum is not manifesting the
population numbers projected.
Comments on Priority of Tasks in Memorandunt:
Lindsey stated that Doc asked about comments and feedback of the Priority of Tasks in Memorandum that was emailed to the
BOCC on March 17, 2015.
Board Direction: Gary and Paul asked to discuss by setting up a special meeting with the BOCC and attaching the Priority of
Tasks in Memorandum with the correspondence.
Separation ofPluntbing and Mechanical from Framing Inspection:
Mike stated that in 2006 the separate Framing Inspection was eliminated to streamline the inspection process with the
increase in building and minimal staff. With the recent addition of two new inspectors, Mike stated the framing inspections
should again be separate in large homes (mostly Upper County), per the County's code. Smaller homes (mostly Lower
County) will still be allowed to schedule the Plumbing, Framing, and Mechanical Inspections together. Mike spoke with the
Central Washington Homebuilder's Association about the implementation of the separate framing inspection being a better
public service and a more thorough inspection for the homeowner; which, according to Mike, received a positive response
from the builders. Implementation will begin May 2015, and the Plans Examiners will put a label indicating a separate
Framing Inspection is required when applicable. Gary asked about the approximate frame for all three inspections to take
place, and Mike responded it is relative to job; however, on average is about two hours with more quality construction taking
less time.
COMMUNITY PLANNING • BUILDING INSPECTION • PLAN REVIEW • ADMINISTRATION • PERMIT SERVICES • CODE ENFORCEMENT
Board Direction: None.
Other Business
Mike updated Gary and Paul about Building Permits issued in 2015. According to Mike as of April 10`h, all Building Permits
have increased 15% from 2014 and SFR permits have increased 30% from 2014.
Board Direction: None.
Doc Hansen, Planning 061clal
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Gary Berndt, Chairman