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addendum. No points can be awarded at this time under this section. vi. Enhance the value of abutting or neighboring parks, forest, wildlife preserves, nature reservations, sanctuaries, or other open space. Staff Analysis No mention is made in the application in reference to abutting or neighboring parcels, forest, wildlife, preserves, etc. vii. Preserve historic and archaeological sites “a. Archeological Sites i. Definition. All known sites and locations of pre-historical or archaeological interest, including but not limited to burial sites, camp sites, rock shelters, caves and the artifacts and implements of the culture.ii ii. Source. Location and details of known sites are on file at Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. iii. Eligibility. Eligible sites are those which are on file at the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, or verified by an expert in the field as containing the same features and acceptable by the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for addition to their inventory. If a site is considered as an archaeological site, it will not receive points as a historic site.” Staff Analysis The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation provided no evidence of archeological sites on the property. b. Historical Site (3 points). i. Definition. A building, structure or site which is of significance to the county's cultural heritage including, but not limited to, Native American and pioneer settlements, old buildings, forts, trails, landings, bridges or the sites thereof together with interpretive facilities, and which are identified in the Washington Heritage Register or the National Heritage Register. ii. Source. No comprehensive inventory has been done by the County to date. Refer to state or national registers and inventories at the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and/or the Kittitas County Historical Society. iii. Eligibility. Eligible sites must be listed in the Washington Heritage Register or the National Heritage Register. If a site is considered as a historic site, it will not receive points as an archaeological site. Staff Analysis The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation provided no evidence of historic sites on the property. vii. Preserve visual quality along highway, road, and street corridors or scenic vistas; c. Scenic Vistas. i. Definition. An area of natural features which is visually significant to the aesthetic character of the county and is visible from a historically significant or scenic public right-of- way. ii. Source. No inventory available. iii. Eligibility. Lands under this resource category must be visible from historically significant or designated scenic highways and recognized by a public agency or non-profit scenic preservation organization. Such lands with more than 40 acres devoted to preserving such views will receive two (2) points. Staff Analysis The parcel is along the Mountains to Sound Greenway Scenic Byway. The parcel is above 40 acres and therefore qualifies for 2 points in this section. i. Affect any other factors relevant in weighing benefits to the general welfare of preserving the current use of the property”.