Ranch On Swauk BOCC Packet 9-17-24

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WHEREAS, the following FINDINGS OF FACT have been made concerning said development: I . On December 5, 2006 the Board of County Commissioners signed Ordinance 2006-59 granting approval of the Ranch on Swauk Creek PUD Rezone (RZ-06-00027 8t LP.06-00027). 2. The original proposal was a preliminary planned unit development on approximately 487.43 acres (Ordinance 2006-59). 3. On October 21, 2008 the Board of County Commissioners signed the Ranch on Swauk Creek PUD, Phase 1, Division 1,144ot plat and associated open space areas. 4. According to Kittitas County Code 17.36.040, following approval of the preliminary development plan by -the County, a Final Planned Unit Development Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development Services of Kittitas County meeting various criteria and before lot sales or building construction commences, the developer (owner) shall submit a final development plan for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 5. Mr. Chad Bala, authorized agent for the landowner, submitted a final development plan to Community Development Services on May 9, 2013 and submitted additional information requested by staff on August 8, 2014, July 26, 2016, and September 12, 2016. 6. After multiple reviews, Community Development Services staffhas determined thatthe planned unit development project is consistent with the preliminary planned unit development plan approved in 2006 and meets the conditions imposed y Ord and south of ce ORanch Road and Burke 7. The subject property is located west of US Highway Roads in Sections 27, 28, 33, and 34, Township 20 North, Range 17 East, WM, KitdW County. 8 The proposed location, phasing, and development character is consistent with the plans previously approved in 2006, and further meets the timelines of the Code. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington, after due deliberation and in the best interest of the public, that the final planned unit ect to the development plan for the Ranch on Swauk Creek PUD Rezone (Z-06-00027) is herebyapproved, subj following condition: The identified open space tracts shall be proportionately owned by tenants in the common, and retained by each home owner, and will be assessed, taxed, and foreclosed upon each building lot not fulfilling their obligation. This requirement shall not apply to lots retained by the original landowner or subsequent landowner(s) for; (i) the purpose of providing improved recreational facilities serving the benefited parcels. For the purposes ofthis condition, improved recreational facilities shall be those which exceed $100,000 in value:; (ii) for the purpose of continued farming, grazing, ranching and timber growing and harvesting or the like; and (iii) for the purpose of owning and maintaining the original homestead located within the open space. DATED this 18th day of AMlp.2017 at Ellensburg, Washington. ATTEST: BOA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD K ITJ� t ''1TV, WASHINGTON Julie A. Kjorsvik u di Chairman 2