LP-20-00002 Suncadia Winemaker's Cabins BOCC Staff Report

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8 Public Comments: Lauran Bell, homeowner at 400 Tipple Hill Loop commented with the following statements: “My husband and I are in receipt of the Notice of Application for the above mentioned project and have some serious concerns. We own the Suncadia property located at 400 Tipple Hill Loop, and are full-time residents. We purchased our home two years ago, in large part because of the view from the back of our home. Currently, we have a peek-a-boo view of the golf park but mostly have a west-facing territorial view above a tree covered hillside. The thought of having 24 noise-filled rental homes across the fairway is frankly very disturbing. We are currently flanked by rental homes on both sides of us and the weekends can be very disruptive with what often amounts to a “boys weekend frat party” right outside our master bedroom. Multiplying that by 12 is very alarming to us. I understand that we are the only house along the 15th fairway having full-time occupants so we don’t have much, if any voice in this matter, but I would appreciate having our peace considered. I don’t know where the proposed property line is, but would ask that the cabins be placed back from the hillside and none of the trees be cut down as they are our only buffer. We bought our house to enjoy our retirement and this seems like a truly unnecessary addition to Suncadia, which is quickly turning into just a vacation rental community. There are plenty of homes for rent and disrupting the beauty of the area can’t possibly be advantageous for the community. The reputation is quickly turning into just a place to come party, but it means a lot more to those of us who have chosen to live here full-time. I see deer and elk come down that hillside all the time and knowing it’s going to be disrupted for the sake of the winery is capitalism at it’s worst.” The complete comment letter can be found as Index #39 of the Master File. Staff Response: The applicant provided response to comments from Laurel Bell, letter can be found as Index #44 of the Master File, stating that the proposed development was included in the original Master Plan approval with an original consideration being 26 units. VIII. RECOMMENDATION As conditioned below, the application does not appear to be detrimental to the general public health, safety or welfare and meets the basic intent and criteria associated with Title 12, Title 16.08, Title 16.12, Title 17.37 and Title 17A of the Kittitas County Code, the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, and the Development Agreement. Staff recommends approval of the Suncadia Winemaker’s Cabins Preliminary Plat LP-20-00002, subject to the following findings of fact, conclusions, and conditions: Suggested Findings of Fact Jeff Hansell, authorized agent for Swiftwater Cellars Properties, LLC, landowner, submitted an application for a 24 attached residential lot plat with open space, recreation facility, access and parking tracts and the existing Swiftwater Cellars winery/restaurant on approximately 11.94 acres of land that is zoned Master Planned Resort. The proposed lots range in size from 2,448 to 4,869 square feet. In conjunction with this