LP-22-00001 Suncadia Ph 2 Div 7 - BOCC Staff Report

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6 Washington State Department of Health commented that Suncadia water system has a total of 1501 approved connections and after this proposal of 148 new connections, the water system with have 140 available connections for future development. Therefore, DOH had no water system capacity concerns regarding this application. DOH provided guidance stating that to service these connections and all other proposed connection that are “in development” at this time, Suncadia needs to have a Professional Engineer evaluate and design distribution piping to convey necessary Peak Hour flow rates, maintain required pressures throughout the distribution system at all existing and newly constructed connections. Suncadia needs to update their WFI showing all newly created connections and that as the newer connections (369 total new connections) are actively receiving water Suncadia should re-assess their capacity and capacity limits to serve drinking water to their customers. Staff Response: Applicant provided a response to DOH comments, included as Index #42 of the Master File. The applicant stated the Suncadia Resort is actively engaged with Suncadia Water company’s update of the resort water model knowing the approved connection count is at 140 remaining approved connections after this plat and will continue conversation and mitigation with DOH as they near the approved connection limit. Staff agrees with applicants provided responses. Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife WDFW provided the following comments: WDFW provided comments regarding a new private road that crosses over “Stream D” which is identified as a Type F (fish-bearing) stream. The applicant will need to submit for an HPA from WDFW and the water crossing over the stream will need to be fish passable. WDFW is happy to work with the applicant on technical advice on sizing and design of the stream crossing structure and recommended a site visit. Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by WDFW, included as Index #42. The applicant acknowledged that “Stream D” currently shows online as a Type F stream on the DNR water mapping, however, stated the MPR-FEIS and Master Drainage Report does not show “Stream D” as fish-bearing and that the applicants will submit a water type modification request for Stream D when they submit their FPA for this development. Appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented, pending the Interdisciplinary Team’s review. The applicant will need to adhere to all applicable regulations as outlined in the Development Agreement. Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT provided the following comments: WSDOT provided comments concerning the cumulative impact of this phase as well as future phases to the state highway system and stated that the proponent is required to adhere to the conditions outlined in the MPR Conditions of Approval – specifically condition C-17 Monitoring Program. WSDOT stated they have not received an updated monitoring report for review and requested prior to plat approval the proponent should be required to submit an updated traffic monitoring report to the county and WSDOT for review. Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by WSDOT, included as Index #42. The applicant stated that the traffic impacts of the MPR continue to remain much lower than estimated traffic volumes than anticipated in the MPR-FEIS. The applicant stated that Kittitas County suspended Traffic Monitoring on January 13, 2015, pending certain conditions, none of which have yet occurred. CDS checked with Public Works in regard to these requirements. Public Works reinstated this requirement in 2019 with approval of another Suncadia Preliminary Plat. In working with Suncadia, Public Works stated the traffic monitoring is moving forward with the updated traffic monitoring