2017-2037 Comp Plan Update Enabling Ordinance with Exhibit A

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Filed for Record 04/16/2009 04:48:53 PM - Kittitas County, WA Auditor - 200904160090 Page 71 of 118 A-5 Open space lands shall be managed to buffer sensitive environments from intensive development or activities; to retain and restore native plant communities and to maintain and enhance habitat; and, for developed areas, to provide an aesthetically pleasing landscape, provide habitat connections, and minimize risk of fire. To document and achieve these landscape planning objectives, Trendwest will finalize and submit to the County for approval the existing conceptual Land Stewardship Plan and a Noxious Weed Plan for the entire MPR site prior to any construction and/or land clearing activities for the first phase or subphase of MPR development. An amendment to the Land Stewardship Plan and Noxious Weed Plan shall be submitted to the County for approval with a general site plan or site development plan for any phase or subphase of MPR development if the general site plan or site development plan is inconsistent with such Land Stewardship Plan and/or Noxious Weed Plan. Such amendments shall demonstrate how the goals and policies of the Land Stewardship Plan and Noxious Weed Plan will be implemented for the developed area in the phase or subphase of MPR development covered in the general site plan or site development plan. The Land Stewardship Plan shall include and follow the Department of Natural Resources Backyard Stewardship Program, (Eastern Washington Type) as a model of fire prevention in the interface as a proven working program. The contents of the plan shall be as described in Plants & Animals Conditions B-23 and B-29. A-6 Open space lands shall be retained in a substantially undeveloped state. Development which may occur shall be limited to recreational trails, golf courses, roads and utility facilities required to meet the needs of the MPR. A-7 Lands within the geomorphic floodplain of the Cie Elum River shall remain undeveloped, except as provided herein, and shall protect the resources values and natural functions of the shoreline area. Clearing and disturbance shall be minimized. The following proposed activities may be permitted in the geomorphic floodplain, subject to submittal of appropriate development applications: non -motorized pervious trails, utilities, including a water intake, and a bridge and associated roads spanning the Cie Elum River, provided that impervious trails may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Additional recreational facilities beyond those identified in the Final EIS, if any, shall be consistent with the Shoreline Master Program and other applicable regulations. Appropriate environmental review, or confirmation that adequate environmental analysis is contained in the MountainStar EIS, shall be conducted for any facilities located within the floodplain and all necessary permits will be obtained by the applicant. A-8 Private Open Space as defined in the MountainStar EIS (approximately 815 acres), which includes the undeveloped portions of lots developed for housing or resort uses may, be included in the calculation of open space for the MPR provided that binding deed restrictions, and/or covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) are adopted to limit the amount of clearing and alteration of lots or areas. The amount of clearing on lots shall be consistent with Condition C -25(b). Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as plant covers, provided that they do not form Suncadia MPR Conditions of Approval Page 3 December 2, 2008