HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-27-minutes-cds-study-sessionKITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
CDS STUDY SESSION
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015
1:30 PM
Commissioners' Auditorium
205 West 5th Room 109 - Ellensburg
1. Call to Order
2. Final Docket List
3. Population Projection
4. CWPP Update
5. SMP Update/Comment Response
6. Fees
7. Application Submittal Closure
8. Other business
9. Adjourn
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KITTITAS COUNTY
THOSE PRESENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926
CDS@CO.KITTITAS. WA.US
Office (509) 962-7506
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CDS STUDY SESSION MINUTES
July 27, 2015
Gary Berndt, Obie O'Brien (BOCC) Stephanie Mifflin, Angela San Filippo, Lindsey
Ozbolt, Doc Hansen (CDS) Mark Cook (PW) Neil Caulkins (PA) Brenda Larsen (FM)
Anna Nelson, Kirsten Sackett
Final Docket List:
Doc stated the final draft was sent to the Board for approval to move forward. Doc stated CDS will have open houses soon,
then go in front of the Planning Commission in September, and then to the Board in October.
There was discussion regarding the Docket process versus the Comprehensive Plan. There was discussion on a possible date
for the Board to hear the Docket.
Board Direction: None.
CWPP Update:
Doc gave an update on the County -wide Planning Policies (CWPP). Angela briefly explained the CWPP to the Board.
Commissioner Berndt asked what the Conference of Governments is currently doing with the CWPP. Angela stated they will
be meeting in a month to review comments and make changes.
Board Direction: None.
Population Proiection:
Doc stated this is a requirement of the Growth Management Act and that interviews were conducted for consultants. Doc
stated he would like to move forward with asking for a scope of work and stated the money would be pulled from the
County's general fund. Anna stated the contract would be similar to the contract held with VanNess.
Board Direction: Put on an agenda session.
SMP Update/ Comment Responses:
Doc stated the matrix was sent and stated the County responded to comments received. Anna stated no new information has
been submitted. Anna stated from here, the County has to respond to Ecology by the end of the month, then Ecology has 30
days to state they require or recommend the changes.
Board Direction: None.
Fees:
Doc presented the proposed fee structure and stated the fees can be updated yearly or bi-yearly. Doc stated he recommends
adopting the fees. Lindsey stated Mike Flory brought the fee model to the Home Builders Association and they were in favor.
There was discussion of building permit fees and how they compare with neighboring jurisdictions. There was discussion
between the Board and staff about press releases being sent out, and setting a public hearing to adopt the fees.
Board Direction: None.
Application Submittal Closure:
Doc stated this is back on the agenda for suggestions. Commissioner Berndt stated Commissioner Jewell is not in favor.
Lindsey stated there could be a disclaimer on the Preliminary Site Analysis.
Board Direction: Implementation process for next study session.
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Doc Hansen, Planning 6fficiai
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Obie O'Brien, Chairman
COMMUNITY PLANNING • BUILDING INSPECTION • PLAN REVIEW • ADMINISTRATION • PERMIT SERVICES • CODE ENFORCEMENT