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

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15. RR -PIT Limit development in rural areas through density requirements that protect and maintain existing rural character, natural open space, critical areas, and recreation areas. Direct rural development to lands that have adequate public services. 15.1. Consistency Statement: The application is consistent with the density requirements of the zone. There will be no change to public service demands and water/septic systems will remain private. 16. The Hearing Examiner reviewed the project for consistency with the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan as described above. The Hearing Examiner finds the proposed development consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. 17. SEPA review was completed for the project through SEPA application 5E-23-00009 Nelson View. An MDNS was issued on June 29, 2023 (Exhibit #7). No appeals were received. As part of the SEPA review of the project, the applicants submitted a Non -Wetland and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment Technical Memorandum from Soundview Consultants. The study concluded there were no regulatory streams or wetlands on the project sites. Two wetlands were observed to exist off the subject property, but the project was found to be outside of the wetland's respective buffers. No impact on the two offsite wetlands was expected from this project. 18. Applicable agencies, adjacent property owners, and interested parties have been given the opportunity to review this proposal. Timely comments were received from the following agencies: Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Department of Health — Office of Drinking Water, Snoqualmie Tribe, Washington State Department of Transportation, Kittitas County Fire Marshal, Washington State Department of Transportation — Aviation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, Kittitas County Public Works, Washington State Department of Ecology, Kittitas County Public Health. 19. Below are summaries of the substantive agency and public comments submitted as well as the response from the applicant regarding the comments. For full context and details please see Exhibit #s 13-23. Applicant responses can be seen in Exhibit #25. 19.1. Washington State Department of Natural Resources: DNR commented on the requirements for a Forest Practices Application. 19.1.1. Applicant response: "An FPA has already been acquired for other portions of this project this long plat will not require any further disturbance." 19.1.2. Hearing Examiner Finding: A Forest Practices Application was made a condition of the development's associated SEPA (5E-23-00009 Nelson View) and obtained by the applicant. 19.2. Washington State Department of Health — Office of Drinking Water: Washington State Department of Health - Office of Drinking Water provided comments concerning requirements to contact Department of Ecology about water extraction. 19.2.1. Applicant response: "We understand these requirements." 19.2.2. Hearing Examiner Finding: Staff has recommended a condition to meet local, state, and federal codes and regulations. LP-24-00002 Nelson View Long Plat Page 3 of 13