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Commissioners back expedited zoning review for planned Boys & Girls Club in Upper County
Summary
Jeff and Ann Leichleiter told the Kittitas County commissioners that a planned Boys & Girls Club site at the former Cle Elum–Roslyn school is not zoned for its proposed use; the Board signaled support and tasked Commissioner Brett Wachsmith to work with Community Development Services to seek solutions quickly.
Jeff and Ann Leichleiter asked the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners on May 5 to expedite a zoning-code change for a planned Boys & Girls Club at the former Cle Elum–Roslyn School in Upper County, saying the site's current zoning does not allow the intended use and that pending grants depend on a quicker timeline.
The Leichleiters provided handouts and told the Board they “really can’t wait until the end of the year,” according to their presentation. The couple said they met with Community Development Services (CDS) on April 16 for a pre-application review and were informed the location is not zoned for its current use as a school site converted for the club.
The Board expressed support for the request. Commissioner Brett Wachsmith was assigned to work with CDS to explore options and resolve zoning barriers so grant timelines are not jeopardized. The transcript does not record a formal motion, timetable, or a specific ordinance number for a code amendment; the Board’s direction was a referral to staff and CDS for follow-up.
The hearing did not include a formal vote or an identified deadline for any code change. The Leichleiters’ presentation and the Board’s assignment to Commissioner Wachsmith are the primary outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes.
