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STATE OF WASHINGTON <br />DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY <br />15 W Yakima Ave, Ste 200 • Yakima, WA 98902-3452 • (509) 575-2490 <br />July 2, 2009 <br />Dan Valoff <br />Kittitas County Community Development <br />411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />Dear Mr. Valoff: <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the pre -threshold determination for the <br />McIntyre long plat of approximately 18.06 acres into 6 lots within the Ag -3 zoning <br />district. This project is proposed by Andrew and Michelle Schmidt [LP -08-00015]. We <br />have reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comment. <br />Water Resources <br />Any ground water withdrawals in excess of 5,000 gallons per day or for the irrigation of <br />more than 1/2 acre of lawn or noncommercial garden will require a permit from the <br />Department of Ecology. <br />Chapter 173-150 WAC provides for the protection of existing rights against impairment, <br />i.e. interruption or interference in the availability of water. If water supply in your area <br />becomes limited your use could be curtailed by those with senior water rights. <br />Any ground water withdrawals in excess of 5,000 gallons per day or for the irrigation of <br />more than % acre of lawn or noncommercial garden will require a permit from the <br />Department of Ecology. <br />Chapter 173-150 WAC provides for the protection of existing rights against impairment, <br />i.e. interruption or interference in the availability of water. If water supply in your area <br />becomes limited your use could be curtailed by those with senior water rights. <br />