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34.1.1.7 GPO 8.5 In order to protect and preserve Resource Lands, non-resource development and activities on adjacent Rural lands shall require preservation of adjacent vegetation, existing landforms (e.g. ravines) or use of other methods that provide functional separation from the resource land use. As proposed, the project is consistent with this GPO. The northern part of the property bordering the Commercial Forest in the Rural Resource Land Use Designation will be kept primarily in its natural vegetative state. 34 .1.1. 8 GPO 8 .5 6 Developments located for commercial, residential/recreational purposes, such as Master Planned Resorts or Planned Unit Developments, shall have adequate water, septic and public facilities to service such development without over-burdening the County public services . Conditional upon fair share payments as part of a Development Agreement, the proposal is consistent with this GPO . 34.1. l .9 GPO 8.8 A certain level of mixed uses in rural areas and rural service centers is acceptable and may include limited commercial, service, and rural industrial uses . The mixed uses of residential, commercial, and recreation are consistent with this GPO. 34.2 KCC 17.98.020(6)(b): This provision has been met because the proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety or welfare because the planned unit development is consistent with the zoning and comprehensive plan designations for this area. Substantial evidence is set forth within the environmental impact statement demonstrating the public benefits of this development, including improved infrastructure, roadways and financial contributions to the school system. The development has positive impacts on the airport safety zone. Level of service on various roadways will be improved. The development agreement associated with this project is intended to require the applicant to provide many improvements to the roads and schools in the area. 34.3 KCC 17.98.020(6)(c): This provision has been met because the proposed amendment has merit and value for Kittitas County or a sub-area of the county because of those reasons set forth in 34.2 above. This area is a prime area for residential development. The PUD zoning designation will allow flexibility and creativity to maximize the benefits to Kittitas County and to neighboring residents. 34.4 KCC 17.98.020(6)(d): This provision has been met because the proposed amendment is appropriate because of changed circumstances or because of a need for additional property in the proposed zone or because the proposed zone is appropriate for reasonable development of the subject property because the 20