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Cc: tamileff@msn.com Subject: Comments on -- Miscellaneous SEPA Applications - SE-22-00002 Cape Dear Ms. Bacon: These comments pertain to application for permit for drive way improvements as documented in “Miscellaneous SEPA Applications - SE-22-00002 Cape”. Found online at: https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/cds/land-use/project-details.aspx? title=Miscellaneous%20SEPA%20Applications&project=SE-22-00002+Cape My name is James Leff. My wife Tami and I own Parcel 17580. Our property abuts the North and East sides of the gravel road/driveway in question. Concerns/Comments 1: Expansion / Widening of the Road We are concerned about any widening of the current gravel road (originally developed by Sapphire Skies). Our barn/cabin is relatively close to the gravel road and any expansion of the road in our direction would reduce our open space. Further, our electric transformer is at the bend in the road at the bottom of a steep hill. By increasing the speed of traffic on the driveway, particularly at this bend and in the winter, there is a higher chance that both the barn and the transformer could be damaged either during or after construction due to accidents. Potential mitigations for this might include short and long-term fence/barrier construction to protect the property during and after construction and a review of the exact location of the proposed road edge with a focus on limiting negative impact to our property – particularly in the areas near our transformer and our barn. 2: Construction Equipment, Parking and Debris The area near our cabin/barn is a larger clearing and we find that people doing construction, hiking, hunting, etc. throw their debris, park their equipment, and generally make a mess. We already have a significant dust control issue in our barn with just light traffic on the current gravel road. The dust, noise and mess will increase exponentially during a construction effort of this size. Especially if we don’t plan-ahead and agree on an approach to resolve. Potential mitigations might include a temporary fence and agreed upon rules and instructions for contractors and their employees regarding noise, mess, parking, etc. 3: Runoff During a heavy rain, even the current gravel road becomes a stream that runs down the hill toward our barn. With less permeable road surface, we can expect that this runoff and the associated chance of erosion will increase, and that it could also impact water quality in our area. We would like to be assured that all relevant water-quality protective measures are adhered to, and to see and understand the mitigation plan related to potential runoff and erosion issues, including any inspection and oversight provided by the county for this project. Index #51