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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON WEBEX SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 6:00 P.M. DECEMBER 2, 2020
Board members present via WebEx: Chairman Brett Wachsmith; Vice-
Chairman Laura Osiadacz; and Commissioner Cory Wright.
Others: Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board; Mandy Buchholz, Deputy
Clerk of the Board II; Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecutor; Dan
Carlson, CDS Director; Mark Cook, Public Works Director; Mike Flory,
Building Official; Pat Nicholson, Fire Marshal; Bridget Pechtel,
Planner II; and 1 member of the public.
This meeting was provided to the public via WebEx and they were
previously notified on the Agenda as to where they could access and
provide public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL DOCKET CDS
At 2:00 p.m. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH opened a Public Hearing to consider
the 2020 Kittitas County Annual Docket Amendments.
DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed a Staff Report relating to the
2020 Annual Docket of Amendments to the Kittitas County
Comprehensive Plan and Kittitas County Code. He said the original
Docket has included 11 items, but on November 3, 2020 the Board of
County Commissioners removed Docket Item 8.
DOCKET ITEM 20.01 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed a request to
amend the definition of Special Care Dwelling in Kittitas County
Code Chapter 17.08.500, to include park model trailers. The item
would also amend the land use table to provide standards for park
model trailers in special care dwelling uses. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the amendments to the language
stating the park model trailers shall obtain the same building
permit as for placement of a manufactured home. MIKE FLORY, BUILDING OFFICIAL reviewed how the definition of park model trailers
come from the State’s RCW’s and WAC’s. He also provided information
on inspections and permitting.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.01 and to
include the amendments proposed by the Planning Commission. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded.
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COMMISSIONER WRIGHT said the amendments would assist in providing
safeguards to address public health concerns. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ felt having additional options would help with the older
population in our community. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.02 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed a request to
amend Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.15, land use tables to allow
agricultural cold storage in Rural and Resource Zoning Districts.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
item.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THE THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.02, as
presented. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.03 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed an amendment
to Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.70, to provide a sign code to
allow greater height and area for Commercial Zones fronting
highways. The amendment would also add a Conditional use Permit
option for signs that exceed the required standards. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.03, as
presented. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.04 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed an amendment
to the zoning map to reflect approved annexations that were passed
by the City of Ellensburg in 2020. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the request.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.04, as
presented. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.05 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed an amendment
to Kittitas County Code Chapter 16.10 to update the existing survey
requirements for Boundary Line Adjustments. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the item with the recommendation that the
proposed language be amended to address the setting of property
corners when weather will not allow. MARK COOK, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR provided information on the proposed amendment and
recommended the Board’s approval.
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THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.05, as
amended by the Planning Commission. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded.
Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.06 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed an amendment
to the Land Use Tables in Kittitas County Code Chapter 17.15 to
allow an impound yard in the Snoqualmie Pass LAMIRD. The Planning
Commission recommended approval. MARK COOK, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
provided information and recommended Board approval of the request.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED.
VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20.06, as
presented. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20.07 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed an amendment
to Kittitas County Code Chapter 18.15.060 to allow nurseries by
Conditional Use Permit in Rural Recreational Zoning Districts. He
said the Prosecutors office advised Staff of the potential of a GMA
challenge for having commercial in the rural zone. The Planning
Commission voted to deny the amendment and remand it back to Staff
to further develop recommendation. He indicated Staff did not have
a recommendation at this time either. He explained how Conditional
Use Permits are reviewed on a case by case basis and are allowed
conditions to be placed on them as allowed by County Code. NEIL CAULKINS, DEPUTY PROSECUTOR said the Planning Commission’s
recommendations were not driven by the possibility of a GMA
challenge, but more to seek definitions of nursery characteristics
and development. MR. CARLSON said they could develop standards and
still keep it as a Conditional Use Permit.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to remand Docket Item 20.07 back to
Staff in order to consider minimum conditions; bring it back
expeditiously to the Planning Commission for their recommendations;
and then to the Board of County Commissioners, before the 2021
Docket. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH seconded.
COMMISSIONER WRIGHT reviewed reasons he would not be supporting the
proposal as presented. CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH said he would like more
clarity on the amendment and would support the motion. Motion
carried 2-1 (Commissioner Wright opposed).
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DOCKET ITEM 20.08 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR said this item had
been removed from the Docket by the Board of County Commissioners on
November 3, 2020.
DOCKET ITEM 20.09 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed the proposed
amendment which would allow pre-application conference waivers for
applicant meeting a set of criteria and standards. The Planning
Commission recommended approval.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket Item 20-09, as
presented. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20-10 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed the proposed
amendment to update Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.40, to transfer
authority for Water Mitigation and Metering from the Public Health
Department to the Public Works Department. The Planning Commission
recommended approval with a vote of 3 to 1.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to approve Docket item 20-10, as
amended by the Planning Commission. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded.
Motion carried 3-0.
DOCKET ITEM 20-11 – DAN CARLSON, CDS DIRECTOR reviewed Docket Item
20-11, to update Kittitas County Code Chapter 20.05 to authorize
Fire & Life Safety Inspections for Short-Term Rentals. PAT NICHOLSON, FIRE MARSHAL reviewed the proposed amendments and
clarified information from the Board questions. NEIL CAULKINS, DEPUTY PROSECUTOR also clarified information for the Board.
THERE BEING NO ONE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING SPECIFIC TO THIS ITEM WAS CLOSED. VICE-CHAIRMAN OSIADACZ moved to remand Docket Item 20-11 back to
Staff; to form a committee with members of the fire community; short
term rental community; to develop a plan for possible implementation
into the County Code. COMMISSIONER WRIGHT seconded. Motion carried
3-0.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Julie Kjorsvik Brett Wachsmith, Chairman