Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Groups Workshop - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan Update

Advisory Groups Workshop

June 21, 2016 at 4:00PM Kittitas County Event Center, Armory Hall

Agenda

Part I: Project Overview

 Overview of Growth Management Act (GMA)

and Comprehensive Plan Update process

 Overview of public visioning process to date

Part II: Purpose of Advisory Groups

 Structure of the groups  Timeline and expected commitment

Part III: Break-out Groups

 Meet your peers and schedule next meeting

Part I

Project Overview

Why are we here?

8 Year Periodic Update of the 20 Year Plan due June 30, 2017

The GMA sets planning goals and requirements for local jurisdictions, with emphasis on deference to local planning actions. The GMA’s fourteen planning goals include the following:

Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A

 sprawl reduction  urban growth  affordable housing  economic development  open space and recreation  regional transportation  environmental protection  property rights  natural resource industries  historic lands and buildings  permit processing  public facilities and services  shoreline management  early and continuous public participation

The GMA sets planning goals and requirements for local jurisdictions, with emphasis on deference to local planning actions. The GMA’s fourteen planning goals include the following:

Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A

 sprawl reduction  urban growth  affordable housing  economic development  open space and recreation  regional transportation  environmental protection  property rights  natural resource industries  historic lands and buildings  permit processing  public facilities and services  shoreline management  early and continuous public participation

 The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan establishes a vision for the future of

Kittitas County during a 20-year period and responds to the requirements of the GMA

 The existing Plan contains the following elements:

Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan

Existing Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan Elements Land Use Economic Development Transportation Rural and Resource Lands Capital Facilities Recreation and Parks Housing Utilities Subarea Plan Elements: Snoqualmie Pass Subarea Plan & Mountainstar Planned Resort Subarea Plan

Conference of Governments (COG)

 Update Countywide Planning Policies

• Work sessions: July 2015 – May 2016
• BOCC expected adoption – July 5, 2016

 Joint study – Cities and County

• Population projections and allocations
• Employment projections and allocation
• Land Capacity Analysis

Project Roles and Responsibilities

 The Public and Advisory Groups will provide input that will be considered by the

Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission, and Staff

 Planning Commission will be the lead advisory body, which entails receiving public

comment and forwarding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners

 Board of Commissioners is the decision making authority, and will be involved

throughout the process

 Staff and Consultants will facilitate the process by conducting outreach, providing

technical expertise, preparing recommendations, and facilitating environmental review

Visioning Summary

Participants’ major topics – all meeting locations

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Natural Environment Economic Development Rural and Resource Lands Recreation and Parks Transportation Housing Land Use

Visioning Summary

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• p 10 Participant Themes

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Maintaining accessibility to outdoor recreation areas Water resources Resource tourism Parks and recreation management Transit services Affordable housing Density Employment opportunities Forest lands Agricultural lands

Visioning Summary

Fringe Themes

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Non-motorized trails Shopping local and supporting small businesses Rural character Accessibility to natural areas Bicycle and pedestrian circulation Range of housing types Balance of residential and commercial uses Industrial and manufacturing land uses Urban/Rural division of land Parks Land use regulations Rural residential (1 dwelling/5+ acres) Traffic Non-motorized transportation Land management

Draft Vision Statement

Kittitas County is a region with a distinct sense of place based on the quality and diversity of our natural and built environment, valued recreational opportunities, respected rural working lands, unique regional character, and commitment to a high quality of life. Kittitas County addresses challenges of future growth in a direct manner. Coordinated planning and suitable density patterns ensure that rural areas, natural areas, and working lands are sustained for the benefit of current and future generations. An important factor in the County's growth is fostering a diverse economy with a variety of employment opportunities achieved through a balance of commercial, industrial, and manufacturing areas located and sized to ensure opportunities for rural-based employment. The diverse housing needs of current and future residents is met by providing a range of housing types that ensure adequate and affordable housing options. Kittitas County enhances its regional character by preserving the diversity of existing resource tourism and promoting future

• pportunities for expansion and establishment of new resource tourism opportunities.

The County protects, conserves, and responsibly manages natural resources through education, coordination, facilitation, and long term planning. The cornerstone of the County's approach to planning is conducting activities in a manner that encourages citizen involvement, enhances public trust, and promotes mutual understanding.

Part II

Purpose of Advisory Groups

 The Public Participation Program (PPP) was adopted on July 21, 2015 and

• utlines a process for using advisory groups to inform the Plan’s development.

 The Advisory Group topics were selected based on the public input received

at the visioning and report-back meetings while using the Comprehensive Plan elements as a guide:

Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan

Proposed Advisory Groups Land Use Economic Development Transportation Resource Lands Housing Recreation and Natural Environment

What is an Advisory Group?

Public input is a cornerstone of the planning process and required by the GMA. Advisory Groups allow staff to:

 Gather more specific public input from citizens with specialization in

areas related to the Comprehensive Plan elements

 Debate merits of new, revised, or updated policy direction as it

relates to Plan implementation

 Critically review draft goals and policies prior to adoption  Implement the Public Participation Program

What is a Working Group?

The Working Group comprises selected members of each advisory group and will help staff to:

Review goals and policies in the context of the full Draft

Comprehensive Plan

Review proposed amendments to development

regulations and other implementing measures

Provide input on land use maps

• Staff outreach to

stakeholders

• Form groups

based on responses

• Establish meeting

dates and times

Form Advisory Groups

• Discuss draft

goals and policies related to group topic area

• Nominate rep for

Working Group

Advisory Group work sessions

• Review Draft Plan

and regulations prior to Planning Commission Recommendation

• Provide input and

suggested edits

• n Draft Plan

Working Group work sessions *April – May 2015 *May 2015 *May – June 2015 *Anticipated Dates

How Will This Process Unfold?

April – June 2016 *June - October 2016 *October– December 2016 *Anticipated Dates

*April – May 2015 *May 2015 *May – June 2015 *Anticipated Dates

Expected Commitment

Participation on an Advisory Group is important to Plan development and helps refine the County’s policy direction. Advisory Group participants are asked to:

Attend all meetings and participate in group discussions Be thoughtful in reviewing and commenting on Comp

Plan materials

*April – May 2015 *May 2015 *May – June 2015 *Anticipated Dates

Expected Commitment

 Members of the Advisory Groups are expected to attend

approximately 2-4 meetings.

 Members who are then selected to participate in the Working Group,

are expected to attend an additional 4-5 meetings and provide in- depth review of goals and policies, land use maps, and more.

 Working Group members may be asked to provide public comment

during recommendation and adoption public hearings. Advisory Group members may be asked to revisit goal and policy work as it relates to implementing regulations, if necessary

Update Process

Part III

Break-out Groups

Break-out Session

1.

Introductions—get to know your peers’ interests and backgrounds

2.

Discuss your availability for meetings and schedule group meetings using the sign-up sheet

3.

Review the materials provided prior to the meeting by County Staff and begin discussions within your Advisory Groups. Consider:

• How does my experience help the County refine goals and policies
• How can our group collaborate to provide valuable input on the

Comprehensive Plan and the County’s policy direction

Questions and Next Steps

Next Steps:

 Establish meeting dates and times  Review documents provided—any

comments?

 Stay involved!

• County website:

https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/cds/comp- plan/twenty-year/default.aspx

• Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/KittitasCounty2037

Thank you!

Thank you for spending your time with us, your participation in the update process is a valuable component

• f the Comp Plan update and is much appreciated!