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.,. Robert D. Johns (RertirecV <br />DEC 04'10'9 Michael P. Monroe <br />Darrell S. Mitsunaga <br />JohnsMonroe 'Kittitas Go, Cam <br />Uuana T. ICofou,4kov6 <br />AtsunagaKolouskova i Vicki E. Orrico <br />Dean Williams <br />Board of County Commissioners of November 30, 2019 <br />Kittitas County <br />411 N. Ruby Street, Suite 2 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />Re: Marian Meadows Development Proposal by Easton Ridge Land Company <br />Dear Commissioners: <br />Easton Ridge Land Company ("ERLC") is the owner and proponent of the development <br />known as Marian Meadows, an 89 -lot residential subdivision and 100 -unit recreational <br />vehicle storage area with campground. Updated application materials and summaries of <br />progress made towards a Development Agreement are contained herein. As always, <br />ERLC looks forward to working with Kittitas County and the Board of County <br />Commissioners to bring Marian Meadows to life. <br />Marian Meadows will cater to vacation seekers of all economic backgrounds. With a <br />choice of single-family homes, townhouses, and RV storage condominiums, Marian <br />Meadows will provide an opportunity for any one or any family, looking to relax or <br />reside in Kittitas County. The campground, RV Park, and RV service outlet will cater to <br />Marian Meadows residents as well as non-residents with fee simple ownership of storage <br />units dedicated to high quality and secure storage of their property. In May of 2018, the <br />Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2018-006, granting approval to <br />the Marian Meadows Planned Unit Development (PD -17-00001), Conditional Use Permit <br />(CU -17-00001), and Preliminary Plat (LP -17-00001). This ordinance directed ERLC to <br />enter into a Development Agreement with Kittitas County that provides community <br />mitigation, inclusive of the School and Fire District. A current draft of this Development <br />Agreement is attached. <br />ERLC has offered reasonable mitigation for impacts to the Easton School District, based <br />on a total of 53 new students as identified in the Ordinance. The School District has <br />rejected ERLC's offer, but with little or no explanation of its reasoning. ERLC has <br />outlined exactly why it believes the proposed mitigation is appropriate to the <br />proportionate share of Marian Meadows impacts to the School District in the attached <br />Response to District Comments Exhibit C to the Development Agreement. <br />Fire District #3 expressed concerns over its volunteer member status and the ability to <br />service new homes. Mitigation for Kittitas County Fire District #3 is primarily addressed <br />with the inclusion of Automated Fire Suppression measures being required. Please refer <br />to Exhibit B for added comments. <br />What was clear early into our project feasibility was the limitations and deficiencies of <br />Easton's Municipal Water District. As you may know, Easton Water District will need <br />significant infrastructure improvements, particularly in the form of storage and <br />7: (425) 451-2812 0 F: (42 5) 451-2818 <br />11201 SE 8th St. • Suite 120 • Bellevue, WA 98004 <br />www.jmmkianduselaw.com <br />