Planning Commission approves Twisp Family Haven planned development with added safety and cultural protections

The Town of Twisp Planning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 29 to approve a Planned Development application from Catholic Family Charities for a project titled "Twisp Family Haven." Commissioner Michael Bastian moved to approve the PD with added conditions; Commissioner Rachel Levi seconded and the motion passed without opposition. The hearing on the application was reopened at 5:04 p.m. and closed at 7:15 p.m.

The commission attached a set of conditions it said must be satisfied prior to site disturbance or occupancy: a cultural resources survey must be completed before ground disturbance; snow-retention systems are to be installed on each roof and emergency egress areas must remain clear (not used for snow storage) in winter; building exteriors are required to be of fire-resistant materials; and no combustible materials are to be stored within five feet of any building. The transcript does not provide further project details such as unit count, services offered, or site address beyond the project name "Twisp Family Haven." The commission scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 12 at 5:00 p.m.; the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.