LP-19-00002 Suncadia Ph. 3 Div. 15 & 16 Index Master File

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letter will be provided by Suncadia Water Company, LLC Tom Miller Tom Miller comment letter requests additional review on behalf of Suncadia Water Company regarding water use of the proposed lakes within the boundaries of the plat. Response: The applicant understands the concern, and, as noted per the Department of Health comments, will adhere to all applicable regulations as outlined in the Development Agreement. The applicant confirms the current water capacity systems allows for the proposed lake feature. Kittitas County Building Department The Kittitas County Building Department references the property boundary is adjacent to steep slopes that may exceed 33.3%, and all buildings placed near these slopes may require special geotechnical engineering when exceeding setback limitations in the International Residence Code. In addition, all construction of buildings and garages shall conform to the International Buildings and International Residence Codes adopted at the time of building permit submittal. Response: The applicant has engaged Icicle Creek Engineering, the geotechnical expert reviewing slopes and qualifying slope conditions as found within the plat boundaries. As such under the guidance of Icicle Creek setback limitations will apply. The applicant acknowledges the applicable internal code references at the time of building permit, and will comply. DAHP The Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation highlighted the sensitivity of archaeological resources in the proposed project area, and agreed with the Yakima Nations request that a re-survey occur. Response: Cultural resource issues are addressed in conditions C 21-23 of Exhibit F-1 to the Development Agreement. Mitigation measures listed within these conditions shall be applied. Washington Department of Ecology The Department of Ecology provided a comment letter referencing the concern regarding sedimentation turbidity and general water quality issues. Water quality protection was also recommended. Response The applicant will adhere to all applicable regulations outlined in the Development Agreement, the Erosion Control Plan, and the MPR Conditions of Approval. For construction activities, New Suncadia, LLC maintains a stormwater pollution prevention plan for the entire MPR that will also be applicable to the development of Phase 3 Divisions 15 and 16. An NPDES permit for MPR construction activities has been issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Permit No. WA-005236-1). Conditions of the permit specify erosion control measures that will be used during construction activities. Index #31