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Parcel 508933, Stewart Parcel <br />1. Long-term Management of Property <br />a. Western portion (Area 1 in the attachment - the area from the western <br />boundary of the parcel eastward to 100 feet east of "Spring Creek," a <br />spring/wetland complex that bisects the parcel from north to south): The <br />County would use this area primarily for fish and wildlife habitat, <br />including restoration of native forest and natural river processes including <br />flooding and erosion. The County would allow for recreational uses, such <br />as fishing and hiking, if consistent with the primary use. However, the <br />County would not use this area for permanent infrastructure such as roads, <br />buildings, paved trails, parking areas, or a boating access ramp. <br />b. Eastern portion (Area 2 in the attachment - approximately 40 -acres): The <br />County would use this area consistent with flood storage during seasonal <br />flooding, uses that may include but are not limited to a sprayf eid or other <br />agricultural purposes, a trail, a parking area for public access, and/or <br />habitat. <br />c. Deed Restrictions for parcel 508933: The County accepts that Ecology <br />will require a deed restriction that memorializes the above in perpetuity as <br />well as preserves the opportunity for both the near-term and long-term <br />restoration actions noted below. <br />2. Near -Term Restoration Actions on Property: This pertains to those portions of <br />Flood Hazard Management Project PB3 and Habitat Restoration Actions #15, <br />#16, and #18 of the Plan that occur on this parcel. This includes removal of a <br />private berm near the Yakima River, restoration of Spring Creek and its riparian <br />buffer (100 feet on each side of Spring Creek), and other actions as noted in the <br />Plan. <br />a. Within one year of acquisition of this parcel, the County intends that it, or <br />one of its partners, will initiate planning, design, and other preliminary <br />activities to implement restoration actions on the parcel. <br />b. Subject to available funding and timeliness of required permit approvals, <br />the County intends to complete these restoration projects within three <br />years of acquisition. <br />c. if a partner is leading a Plan restoration action, such as taking <br />responsibility for an action's design, construction, and/or funding, the <br />County intends to support its partner's efforts to the best of the County's <br />ability, subject to the partner's compliance with all applicable rules and <br />regulations and the availability of County resources. <br />3. Long -Term Restoration of Property: Several side channels of the Yakima River <br />currently occupy parts of Area 1. The County recognizes that significant side <br />channels and/or the main channel of the Yakima River may occupy Area 1 in <br />some future time and support fish and wildlife habitat, including restoration of <br />native forest and natural river processes including flooding and erosion. <br />Establishment of these channels may occur as components of planned actions, <br />Kittitas County Courthouse • 205 West 5h Avenue, ,STE 108 • Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />(509) 962-7508 -FAX(509)962-7679 <br />www.co,kitfitm.wa.us <br />