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