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 79 of 118 B-24 Remaining stands of unthinned mature forest habitat within development areas shall, to the extent feasible, be retained and incorporated within open space areas. Any forest management activities within these areas shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and with the Land Stewardship Plan adopted pursuant to Conditions A-5 and B-29. B-25 The potential for salvaging and/or retaining native plants, where feasible and practical, for revegetation of open and disturbed areas shall be considered and addressed through the adoption of the Land Stewardship Plan pursuant to Conditions A-5 and B-29. Wetlands, B-26 Pursuant to the wetland replacement ratios in the Kittitas County Critical Areas Ordinance, the applicant shall create 1.25 acres of wetlands as compensation for the filling of 0.65 acres of wetlands 18, 36 and 38. Impacts to wetland buffers identified in the EIS shall be mitigated through a combination of buffer width averaging, buffer enhancement and buffer restoration. Site development plans shall attempt to avoid or further reduce these wetland impacts, and impacts to wetland buffers, through realignments of roads or trails, or through use of retaining walls. The applicant shall submit, concurrent with any site development application for a development phase or subphase resulting in wetland fill, a detailed wetland mitigation plan for review and approval by the Kittitas County Planning Director. The mitigation plan shall include the design of proposed mitigation, a monitoring program, and a contingency plan in the event the mitigation is unsuccessful, and a performance bond. B-27 Any additional wetlands identified during site planning or development shall be classified and delineated by a qualified biologist. Impacts to newly identified wetland functions and values shall be documented and suitable mitigation measures shall be approved by Kittitas County and implemented by the applicant. Wildlife B-28 Open Space shall be provided in the MPR consistent with the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement. B-29 The applicant shall prepare and submit to Kittitas County for approval a Land Stewardship Plan which identifies an overall management framework and wildlife habitat goals and objectives and for the MPR site. The Plan shall also describe the means that the applicant will investigate and implement to achieve wildlife/habitat objectives. (a) The Plan may propose differing management objectives for varying portions of the site, based on planned resort activities, habitat value and other considerations. Preparation or implementation of the Plan may include creation of management entities and/or advisory bodies. The Plan shall address how the applicant proposes to consult and coordinate with federal, state and tribal agencies with expertise. (b) The Plan shall be submitted and approved consistent with Condition A-5. Suncadia MPR Conditions of Approval Page t 1 December 2, 2008