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22. Admitted into the record were the following exhibits: 22.1 Exhibit 1, submitted by staff, is a letter received July 8, 2009, from Randy and Teresa McFadden. 22.2 Exhibit 2, admitted into the record, is an aerial photograph with the parcel outlined. 22.3 Exhibit 3, admitted into the record, were comments submitted by the applicant. 22.4 Exhibit 4, admitted into the record, is an easement agreement dated June 17, 2009. 22.5 Exhibit 5, which was admitted into the record, were written comments from Roger Olsen and Karen Watland. (Open record public hearing record) 23. Testifying in opposition to the project was Roger Olsen. He testified consistent with his written statements which were admitted into the record as Exhibit 5. His concerns related to access roads, the water system, and the use of the open space. He also had concern over cluster points for connectivity. He had questions regarding the project meeting the criteria for "increased" recreation. The property already has existing trails and a riding arena and did not feel that there would be any "increase" of recreation. (Open record public hearing testimony) 24. Also testifying in opposition to the project was Larry Schiferl. His main concern was the Kittitas Reclamation District lateral down the west side of the proposed road. It is his understanding that this adjacent property would be developed and that the road would connect with that new project. (Open record public hearing testimony) 25. At the end of the public testimony, the Hearing Examiner kept the record open until July 16, 2009, and indicated that he would render his Recommended Decision on or before July 30, 2009. (Open record public hearing) 26. On July 16, 2009, the applicant's representative submitted a 4 -page letter in response to the comments contained in Exhibit 1. (Hearing Examiner finding based on the record) 27. Performance based cluster plats are awarded density bonuses based upon satisfaction of certain criteria. (Staff Report) 28. The project is entitled to 25 points because 25% of the land is placed into open space for perpetuity. (Staff Report) 29. The project is entitled to 25 points by developing a Class B water system. (Staff Report) P-06-06 Marion Performance Based Cluster Plat Page 4 of 10