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7.6.7. Lots or parcels created by the final platting of a subdivision or short subdivision may not <br />be further divided within a five-year period without filing of a final plat; except as provided <br />for in RCW 58.17.060. <br />7.6.8. Its compliance with Kittitas County Code Chapter 13.35, Adequate Water Supply <br />Determination or work voluntarily with Kittitas County to develop an authorized <br />conservation easement, see section 16.08.061. <br />7.6.9. Hearing Examiner Finding: The proposal; 1) conforms to all county subdivision, zoning, <br />health and sanitation, roads and bridges, and fire and life safety regulations and with laws <br />adopted by the state of Washington, 2) conforms to all standards and improvements <br />required under this title, 3) has no hazards created by flood potential, landslides, etc., 4) <br />makes provisions for all improvements and easements, 5) outlines access for all <br />proposed lots, 6) indicates no hindrance to the public interest, 7) is not being further <br />divided from an incomplete plat, and 8) complies with KCC 13.35 to determine adequate <br />water supply. Staff finds that the proposed short plat, as conditioned, is consistent with <br />all applicable Washington State and Kittitas County codes. <br />8. Notice of Application: Applications for a Planned Unit Development and a Preliminary Short Plat were <br />submitted to Kittitas County Community Development Services (CDS) on March 26, 2024 with updated <br />application files submitted on June 3, 2024 (Index #s 1-19A). The application was deemed complete on May <br />23, 2024 (Index# 20). The site was posted with a sign for Notice on June 7th, 2024 (Index # 21). A Notice of <br />Application was mailed to all state and local agencies/departments with potential interest in the project and <br />required by SEPA, as well as to adjacent landowners located within five hundred (500) feet of any portion of <br />the boundary of the proposal's tax parcel on June 20, 2024 (Index# 22.) and Notice to the Daily Record was <br />posted the same date. An error was discovered in the Notice, and the Notice of Application was re-issued to <br />Kittitas County agencies on July 23, 2024 (Index # 25). Notice of SEPA Action and the SEPA MDNS was issued <br />on November 14, 2024 (Index #33). A notice of Public Hearing was issued on December 3, 2024 (Index# 35). <br />Project application process and review was performed in conformance with the Kittitas County Project <br />Permit Application Process (Title 15A). <br />9. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />9.1. The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan designates the proposal as a planned unit development <br />with a short plat, transfer of development rights and a SEPA checklist located off State Route 903 <br />approximately 3.6 miles northwest of the intersection of State Highway 903 and Bull Frog Road, <br />northwest of Roslyn, WA with Rural Recreation land use designation. Kittitas County has <br />established the following goals and policies to guide activities in these areas. These goals and <br />policies were developed in response to identified needs within the county, and support the <br />County Wide Planning Policies: <br />9.1.1. LU-G4: Maintain a flexible balance of land uses which will protect, preserve, and enhance <br />the rural character, historical forest lands, agricultural industries, mineral lands, and <br />high­ quality environment. <br />9.1.1.1. Consistency Statement: The short plat will create two lots; one around an <br />existing home allowing continued open range use of the rest of the property. <br />9.1.2. LU -G5: Collaborate with cities to participate in the County's transfer of development <br />rights (TDR) program, to encourage and promote the protection of Rural Lands, Resource <br />Lands and frequently flooded areas. <br />9.1.2.1. Consistency Statement: The planned unit development will incorporate the <br />transfer of development rights from a more rural area of the PUD to an area of <br />more intense development to promote the protection of these rural areas for <br />conservation and recreation. <br />9.1.3. H-P3: Identify lands within areas which are served by centralized water and sewer <br />systems, paved streets, and have other public services provided to them which are <br />suitable for higher density residential use, including multi-family and single family <br />planned unit developments and clustered housing.