2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Kittitas County December 2016 Comprehensive Plan of the ski area, which runs perpendicular to the slope up to Cave Ridge, which is subject to slides and avalanches. Other land uses on private properties include condominiums, single family subdivisions and two private ski/outdoor clubs. Other private parcels west of Alpental Road and east of the subdivisions are undeveloped and are of limited development potential because of steep slopes and slide potential. 2.1.4 Access and Utilities The Alpental valley is accessible from the west at Exit 52 (West Summit) of Interstate 90. Alpental Road is a two lane roadway, which follows the valley floor for approximately one mile to the base of the ski area, providing access to the Alpental subdivisions and condominiums. Individual lots are accessed by private, two lane roads within each subdivision. Sewer service is provided to the Alpental area by the Snoqualmie Pass Sewer and Water District. Water service is provided by a private purveyor. However the system is integrated with the District's system. Telephone, cable television and electricity are provided by private utilities. Development Constraints Steep slopes, geologic conditions, Commonwealth Creek and the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River combine to present severe environmental constraints on development of much of the remaining undeveloped land. 2.2 Subarea “B” 2.2.1 Location and General Description After leaving the Alpental valley, the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River turns southwest and flows down the valley, which forms the western approach to Snoqualmie Pass. This valley and the adjacent slopes comprise Subarea B, Denny Creek. Like Alpental, the Denny Creek subarea lies totally within King County. The valley is dominated by Interstate 90, the separated east-bound and west-bound lanes of which virtually form the boundaries of the valley. The valley is topographically isolated from the rest of the Snoqualmie Pass planning area, but is nonetheless connected by history, I-90, and recreational opportunities. 2.2.2 Natural Features The South Fork is the dominate natural feature of the subarea. The river is joined by Denny Creek, flowing from the west, Rockdale Creek which flows from the east and Olallie Creek which enters the river near the southern subarea boundary. Franklin Falls, on the South Fork, is an attractive and popular natural feature.