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Office of Columbia River <br /> December 7, 2024 <br /> note that the application references irrigation of up to 85 acres as well as future high density <br /> development supply. This speaks to the phased nature of the development where initial use <br /> by irrigation would be phased out as"future"development occurs. Because irrigation is <br /> typically the most water intensive use of water on the land, starting with the irrigation <br /> quantities on which to base the 600 gpm instantaneous request was reasonable, and any <br /> future development could be subsumed within those quantities. <br /> • The place of use in our amendment was selected after considering: <br /> o The place of use noted in the original application materials. <br /> o The complexity associated with serving unincorporated areas of the Town of <br /> Vantage that straddles both sides of I90. <br /> o County GIS maps showing the local water district boundary. We note that a portion <br /> of this application could serve this same area, or could provide complementary <br /> service in the vicinity. <br /> o The local County boundary for areas designed for Limited Ares of More Intense <br /> Rural Development. <br /> o Local terrain and developable lots. <br /> o Local zoning and public/private land use designations. <br /> Based on all these criteria,the County's proposal reasonably includes the developable areas <br /> in and around the unincorporated Town of Vantage, including the original place of use. <br /> With an acknowledgement from Ecology that you have sufficient information to render a decision <br /> on our request,the County and the Applicant are prepared to immediately file the required forms <br /> and assist Ecology in processing the application and associated water service contract. Please feel <br /> free to contact us at your earliest convenience if you need any additional information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Arden Thomas <br /> Water Resource Manager <br /> Kittitas County Public Works <br /> Joyce Palelek <br /> Applicant G4-29290 <br /> Page 5 <br />