PD-17-00001 Marian Meadows Full Record with Index (2)

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Marian Meadows Rezone and Subdivision Final Environmental Impact Statement 3-38 the site could continue to be managed as commercial forest, as could open space in ASZs and other open space.  The mix of lot sizes may attract all components of potential residents including full-time workforce residents, retired persons, and recreational users. The amenities of large lots or open space may attract more persons desiring a community with a rural character. The similarity with the value of existing community members may result in more social interactions among members of the community.  The increase in the number of people on local streets, in local businesses, and in schools and other public places would be less than Alternatives 1 and 2 and about the same as Alternatives 3A and 3- B.  The site would likely experience a decline in on-site use by wildlife, especially large mammals such as elk, but wildlife use would likely be greater because of the potential habitat provided in open space areas.  The deeper lots located along the west side of BPA easement would accommodate a permanent buffer of native vegetation that together with elimination of mini-storage on the east side of the corridor would provide a somewhat effective corridor for north-south movement of elk across the site. Provision of a native vegetation buffer would lessen disturbance from the view of human occupancy, noise, and lights. Disturbance by domestic animals likely would continue. Alternative 5, PUD with All Development Clustered on the Western Portion of the Site could have up to 113 lots allowed in the Kittitas County ASZ. Up to 147 lots would be allowed in a PUD by existing zoning without bonus provisions. The western portion of the site, however, is entirely within ASZs and therefore is limited to 3 units per acre. This would result in an increase in total residential lots in the immediate vicinity from approximately 200 to between 325 and 350 residential lots, a little less than Alternative 3. Under Alternative 5, the development would include a mix of lot sizes with all lots smaller than the existing large lots in the area. The interior lots would be only slightly larger than the smallest lots in the area such as in the Easton Village subdivision. The large lots located immediately adjacent to the site are indicated in the conceptual layout (Figure 2-5) similar to Alternative 4, adjacent lots to the southwest and south would be bounded by open space in the airport safety zone or in areas excluded because of debris flow hazards. The smallest lots would be in the interior of the site. The majority of residents in the community would experience the alternative in terms of:  The landscape in the area would no longer be characterized primarily by natural forest cover. A substantial area of native forest vegetation would be preserved in the airport safety zone and hazard avoidance areas and on the eastern portion of the site. In developed areas, the extent to which the built environment predominates would vary by lot size. For persons passing through the area on roads, elements of the built environment such as buildings and ornamental landscaping would be