Ranch On Swauk BOCC Packet 9-17-24

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development within their easement. Again, the purpose of this application for a Development Agreement is to establish a timeline for the development and construction of the Planned Unit Development. 4. In response to the comments from Russell Mau with the Department of Health dated June 2Wh, 2024, we would like to clarify that this application for the Development Agreement does not alter the requirements set forth in Kittitas County Ordinance 2006-59 nor the Ranch on Swauk Creek Final'Development Plan as approved by Resolution Number 2017-073. However, we acknowledge that a Group A domestic water system is required for the development of the Ranch on Swauk Creek Planned Unit Development. A Group A water system plan under the Hidden Valley Water System has been approved by the Department of Health for the Ranch on Swauk Creek Planned Unit Development. This system currently serves the Swauk Pines Development, the Ranch Road Development. the Ranch on Swauk Creek Planned Unit Development, and the Dunford Planned Unit Development (RZ-07-00008). All these developments, either currently in existence or planned and approved for future development, are included within the boundaries of the approved Group A water system. Portions of the system have been constructed and all plans for future development of the Group A water system have been approved by the Department of Health. 5. In response to the comments from Brad Kahn dated July 26th, 2024, we would like to clarify that this application for the Development Agreement does not alter the requirements set forth in Kittitas County Ordinance 2006-59 nor the Ranch on Swauk Creek Final Development Plan as approved by Resolution Number 2017- 073. The area adjacent to Swauk Creek has been placed in open space and will continue to be farmed and ranched as it has been for over 130 years. The project will meet the Dark Skies initiative and the Kittitas County Noise Ordinance in KCC 9.45. Regarding fire risks, the project will meet all of the requirements set forth in Kittitas County Ordinance 2006-59 and the Ranch on Swauk Creek Final Development Plan as approved by Resolution Number 2017-073. 6. In response to the comments from Genevieve Sedgwick dated July 111h and July 25th, 2024, we would like to clarify that this application for the Development Agreement does not alter the requirements set forth in Kittitas County Ordinance 2006-59 nor the Ranch on Swauk Creek Final Development Plan as approved by Resolution Number 2017-073. The Ranch on Swauk Creek owns two parcels that are legally accessed from Fir Tree Drive with those being Parcel 12A, Book 33 Pages 17-18 and Parcel 13, Book 25 Pages 206-211 as filed with the Kittitas County Auditor. Only domestic development on those two parcels will be accessed by Fir Tree Drive. The development and construction of the Ranch on Swauk Creek Planned Unit Development will meet all requirements that were approved without appeal in Kittitas County Ordinance 2006-59 and the Ranch on Swauk Creek Final Development Plan as approved by Resolution Number 2017- 073. Lots 12A and 13, as noted above, are not included within the lands affected by the Lauderdale Ridge Homeowners Association. The access easement granted to Lots 12A and 13, as noted above, provides us with free and open access to and from our property and is outside of the control of the Lauderdale Ridge Homeowners Association.