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i. Definition. Properties which contain floodways or 100-year floodplains as designated by the Kittitas County critical areas maps or by the Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps. ii. Source. Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps or the Kittitas County critical area maps. iii. Eligibility. Eligible lands are those that meet the definition above. Not eligible under this are waters and lands designated within the Shorelines Management Program (SMP). Those properties with less than fifty percent (50%) of its area in identified Floodways and Floodplains will receive two (2) points and those properties with fifty percent (50%) or more of the area in identified special plant sites will receive three (3) points. Those parcels on buildable lands entirely located within 100-year floodplains may be eligible for bonus points”. Staff Analysis GIS analysis shows that the entire parcel falls within a FIRM floodplain area. However, the parcel is already subject to Shoreline Master Program jurisdiction, and the floodplain areas cannot be double counted. iii. Protect geologically hazardous, landslide, or seismic areas; The relevant passage of 3.46.090: i. Geologically Hazardous Areas. i. Definition. Properties which contain areas that poses potential threats to life or property because of unstable soil, geologic or hydrologic conditions or steep slopes. This includes all landslide and seismic hazard areas ii. Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (Division of Geology and Earth Resources), and/or geologic or geo-technical experts iii. Eligibility. Eligible lands are those that meet the definition above. Those properties with less than fifty percent (50%) of its area in this category will receive two (2) points and those properties with fifty percent (50%) or more of the area in identified as geologically hazardous will receive three (3) points. Staff Analysis No hazardous slopes are found within the property. “iv. Protect soil resources and unique or critical wildlife and native plant habitat; e. Special Plant Sites i. Definition. Those areas where plant species listed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WSDNR) Natural Heritage Program as being either an endangered, threatened or sensitive plant species are located in areas greater than ten (10) acres in size. ii.. Source. Location and details of known sites are on file in the WSDNR – Natural Heritage Database. iii Eligibility. Eligible sites are those in the WSDNR – Natural Heritage Database. Individual sites must be verified Those properties with less than fifty percent (50%) of its area in identified special plant sites will receive one (1) point and those properties with fifty percent (50%) or more of the area in identified special plant sites will receive three (3) points.” Staff Analysis GIS analysis finds no WSDNR Natural Heritage Plant sites on the parcel. v. Promote conservation principles by example or by offering educational opportunities No specific code or source is provided in KCC 3.46.090 in reference to educational opportunities. Staff Analysis No information source is listed in the code, and the applicant provides no mention of educational opportunities in his