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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - Development ServicesGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Development Services REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Jim Anderson -Cook CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: Jim Anderson -Cook CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: DYES ❑NO DATE: 10/2/25 PHONE:2522 []Agreement / Contract ❑AP Vouchers ❑Appointment / Reappointment ❑ARPA Related ❑ Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled ❑ Boards / Committees ❑ Budget ❑Computer Related ❑County Code El Emergency Purchase ❑Employee Rel. ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial ❑ Funds ❑ Hearing ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ❑ Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ MOA / MOU ❑Minutes ❑Ordinances ❑Out of State Travel El Petty Cash ❑ Policies []Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Resolution ❑Recommendation ❑Professional Serv/Consultant ®Support Letter ❑Surplus Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property ❑WSLCB A letter of Support for Grant County — Department of Commerce Periodic Update Grant If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D2: D3: 0 N/A 4/23/24 GRANT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P O Box 37 EPHRATA WA 9BB23 (509) 754-201 1 October 7, 2025 Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services 1011 Plum Street SE Olympia, WA 98504 Subject: Letter of Support for Grant County —Periodic Update Grant Dear Grant Review Committee, On behalf of Grant County, we are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the Periodic Update Grant. As a fully planning county under the Washington State Growth Management Act, Grant County is committed to maintaining and updating our comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure responsible growth, sustainability, and the well-being of our residents. Funding support from the Washington State Department of Commerce will enable Grant County to advance our vision and goals for managed development, protect our critical areas, ensure housing and economic vitality, and broaden public participation in planning processes. These efforts are essential in aligning with state requirements and in meeting the evolving needs of our community. We appreciate the Department's ongoing partnership and support for local governments working to uphold the principles of good government and effective land use planning. We are confident that this grant will greatly assist Grant County in fulfilling its obligations and achieving positive outcomes for our citizens. The work plan presented aligns closely with the vision and goals of Grant County by outlining a comprehensive and sequential process for updating and enhancing the county's planning framework. The plan advances land capacity, land use, and housing analyses, which directly support Grant County's goals for managed growth, sustainable development, and community well-being. By funding detailed studies and memos on critical areas, energy, Kevin R. Burgess Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "To MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS? SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES? WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." agricultural lands, and housing, the plan supports informed decision -making that promotes environmental stewardship and economic vitality. The proposed Climate Resiliency Element of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan, prepared in accordance with the requirements of HB 1181, is nearing completion. Preliminary findings demonstrate that Grant County possesses a strong foundation for climate resilience; however, modernization and improved coordination of policies are necessary to ensure adequate protection of vulnerable populations, to secure sustainable water and energy resources, and to foster equitable economic growth. Continued funding support from the Washington State Department of Commerce will be critical to finalizing this work and integrating the Climate Resiliency Element into the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. The Grant County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the county to propose the attached scope of work and budget request for the Periodic Update Grant to facilitate the county in the periodic review and update, if necessary, of our comprehensive plan, critical areas ordinance, and development regulations as necessary to meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act, in accordance with RCW 3 6.70A. 13 0(5). We agree to pursue adoption of the ordinances and/or plans that result from the grant by June 30, 2027. Sincerely, Ro s, ellair r- I " 1 Cindy C er, Vice- hair Kevin R. Burge ,Member Grant County Periodic Update Work Plan FY 26 Tasks and Deliverables (Due Dates in 2025-2026) • Task 1: Develop periodic update work plan Deliverable: Periodic update work plan Due: October 31, 2025 • Task 2: Develop a public participation plan Deliverable: Public participation plan Due: October 31, 2025 • Task 3: Complete comprehensive plan analysis Deliverable: Comprehensive Plan Checklist Due: December 31, 2025 • Task 4: Complete critical area analysis Deliverable: Critical Areas Checklist Due: December 31, 2025 • Task 5: Review, coordinate, and develop Draft County Wide Planning Policies Deliverable: Draft County Wide Planning Policies Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 6: Issue Determination of Significance (DS) and prepare SEPA Scoping Notice and Report Deliverable: SEPA Scoping Notice and Report Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 7: Initiate Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Phase 1 Deliverable: Phase 1 Draft EIS Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 8: Update County Wide Land Capacity Analysis Deliverable: Land Capacity Analysis Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 9: Prepare Draft Land Use Analysis Deliverable: Draft Land Use Analysis Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 10: Prepare Draft Housing Analysis Deliverable: Draft Housing Analysis Due: June 30, 2026 • Task 11: Develop a Draft Energy and Agricultural Lands Memo Deliverable: Draft Energy and Ag Lands Memo Due: June 30, 2026 FY 27 Tasks and Deliverables (Due Dates in 2026-2027) • Task 12: Phase 2 Draft EIS Deliverable: Phase 2 Draft EIS Due: December 31, 2026 • Task 13: Draft Land Use and Housing Elements Deliverable: Draft Land Use and Housing Elements Due: December 31, 2026 • Task 14: Draft Transportation and Rural Elements Deliverable: Draft Transportation and Rural Elements Due: December 31, 2026 • Task 15: Draft Capital Facilities and Utilities Elements Deliverable: Draft Capital Facilities and Utilities Elements Due: March 30, 2027 • Task 16: Draft Critical Areas Ordinance amendment Deliverable: Critical Areas Ordinance sent to legislative body Due: June 30, 2027 • Task 17: Prepare Final EIS Deliverable: Final EIS Due: March 30, 2027 • Task 18: Comprehensive plan amendment sent to legislative body Deliverable: Comprehensive plan amendment sent to legislative body Due: June 30, 2027 • Task 19: Development Regulations Ordinance sent to legislative body Deliverable: Development Regulations Ordinance sent to legislative body Due: June 30, 2027 • Task 20: Finalize Growth Management Act (GMA.) Checklist Deliverable: Final GMA Checklist Due: June 30, 2027 • Task 21: Report detailing public meetings, topics covered., and summary of public input Deliverable: Public Participation Report Due: June 30, 2027