LP-24-00002 Nelson View - Decision - HE Decision 7-24-24

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6. Deemed Complete: A Long Plat application and was submitted to Kittitas County Community Development Services on March 13, 2024 (Exhibit #1-6). The application was deemed complete on March 28, 2024 (Exhibit #8). 7. Notice ofApplication: The site was posted pursuant to KCC 15A.03.110 on April 1, 2024 (Exhibit 49). One posting site was established. A Notice of Application was mailed to all state and local agencies/departments with potential interest in the project as required by KCC 15A.03.060, as well as to adjacent landowners located within five hundred (500) feet of any portion of the boundary of the proposal's contiguous tax parcels on April 9, 2024, and noticed in the local county paper of record on April 9, 2024 (Exhibit # 11). The comment period for this notice ended on April 24, 2024. All comments were transmitted on April 25, 2024, to the applicant (Exhibit #24). 8. The subject property is located approximately .25 miles northwest of the intersection of Nelson Siding Rd. and Talmadge Rd. The subject property is currently zoned Agriculture 5 with a Rural Residential land use designation. The purpose and intent of the Agriculture 5 zone is to provide for an area where various agricultural activities and low density residential developments co -exist compatibly. 9. The minimum lot size in Agriculture 5 zoning designations is 5 acres. As proposed, the Nelson View plat meets the 5-acre minimum lot size criteria. There is sufficient room on all parcels to meet all property line setbacks (Front: 25 ft. Side: 5 ft. Rear: 25 ft.) seen in KCC 17.28A.040, KCC 17.28A.050, and KCC 17.28A.060. 10. Preliminary Plats: The plat map submitted with the current application was reviewed under the existing KCC 16.12 Preliminary Plats and, as conditioned, meets all requirements. 11. The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan designates the proposal site as "LAMIRD Land Use". Kittitas County has established the following goals and policies to guide activities that are designated in these lands. These goals and policies were developed in response to identified needs within the county, and support the County Wide Planning Policies: 12. RR-G7: The County should consistently work to preserve and maintain the rural character of Kittitas County for the benefit of its residents. 12.1. Consistency Statement: The Nelson View Plat application proposes five lots meeting the Agriculture 5 zoning density of 5 acres or more per lot, maintaining the rural character of the land. 13. RR- P9: Encourage development activities and establish development standards which enhance or result in the preservation of rural lands. 13.1. Consistency Statement: The proposed long plat preserves rural lands through adherence to the Agriculture 5 density of 1 unit per 5 acres. 14. RR-P 10: Allow for a variety of rural densities which maintain and recognize rural character, agricultural activities, rural community and development patterns, open spaces, and recreational opportunities. 14.1. Consistency Statement: The proposal is consistent with the density requirements of the Agriculture 5 zone and is consistent with the development pattern of the area. LP-24-00002 Nelson View Long Plat Page 2 of 13