DA-15-00001 Palomino Fields PFDAgreement FNL with A-E

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34. There was some question by the Hearing Examiner regarding a commitment of neighboring property owners to allow the extension of Bowers Road through the neighboring parcel to the west as well as to allow portions of the community septic system and/or reclaimed water system to be located on that separate parcel. Mr. Slothower indicated that it would be acceptable to the applicant to condition final plat approval upon the applicant's securing from the adjacent property owner sufficient permanent rights-of-way and/or easements or other rights to use the adjoining property owner's property for the extension of Bowers Road and for the community septic system and/or reclaimed water system. (Hearing Examiner finding of fact and testimony of Jeff Slothower at open' record public hearing) 35. Testifying in favor of the project was Margo Cordner. Mrs. Cordner testified that she has been a real estate agent in Kittitas County for over 19 years. She testified that she thought that this site would provide attractive settings for homeowners in that the lot sizes were up to one acre which were large enough to have a country feel but not so large as to discourage a homeowner from caring for their property as to weed control, etc. (Testimony of Margo Cordner at open record public hearing) 36. Testifying in opposition to the project was Debbie Kuhn. Ms. Kuhn testified that she felt that the zoning for this area should be illegal because it serves special interests. She testified that this project would constitute urban sprawl into a rural area and that there is insufficient demand for houses in this Kittitas County area. She testified as to concerns regarding flooding and infiltration of wells. She provided testimony about canal failures in the area. She testified regarding concerns about grading and filling south of her property, to the north of the project area. She generally spoke of a desire to protect their rural lifestyle from this urban development. (Testimony of Debbie Kuhn at open record public hearing) 37. Testifying in opposition to the project was Vicky Loiseau. Ms. Loiseau testified consistent with two letters that had been submitted into the record prior to the public hearing. She owns two acres south of the project area and south of John Wayne Trail. She believes that her views to the north will be compromised by this project if tall trees or tall homes are constructed. She provided testimony regarding another development on Courier Creek where parks and walking trails were supposed to be constructed but have not. She also testified that areas where developments have been approved but have not yet been built lay in weeds. She had questions as to when the parks within the development were to be built and where access to the John Wayne Trail would occur. She was concerned about asbestos in the house on the subject property that is to be removed. (Testimony of Vicky Loiseau at open record public hearing) P-07-31 Palomino Fields Preliminary Plat Page 6 of 18