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9.1.3.1. Consistency Statement: The planned unit development will utilize an existing <br />centralized water and sewer system and paved streets to support the higher <br />density residential use. <br />9.1.4. RR-G8: The County should strive to sustain and protect the westerly mountainous, <br />recreational open space, and its easterly non-resource agricultural and rangeland <br />activities. <br />9.1.4.1. Consistency Statement: The transfer of development rights from the 22 lots <br />(96.91 acres) in the northern area of the development into the southern area <br />of the development will allow for the protection and conservation of those <br />acres for open space and recreation. <br />9.1.5. RR-G16: Allow for residential opportunity with rural character and a variety of densities <br />outside UGAs without population expecting all urban services. <br />9.1.5.1. Consistency Statement: Up to 61 single family and/or multiple-family <br />residential lots will be created on the lower 69.15 acres in Rural Recreation <br />zone utilizing the transfer of development rights from the upper 22 lots (96.91 <br />acres) allowing the development to maintain the rural character and meet the <br />density requirements of Title 17.30. <br />10. ENVIRONMENTALREVIEW <br />10.1. A critical area review was performed by staff, and GIS data indicates a Type 9 (unidentified) <br />stream running through parcels 950570, 950583 & 950584. The GIS data indicates a Type 4 <br />Seasonal (non-fish bearing) stream running through parcels 12065 and 20202. The GIS data <br />indicates a Critical Area Aquifer Recharge (CARA) for Group A Wellhead Protection Areas. SEPA <br />Checklist was submitted with the application and an MDNS was issued on November 14, 2024. <br />11. AGENCY AND PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />11.1. Applicable agencies, adjacent property owners, and interested parties have been given the <br />opportunity to review this proposal. A variety of agencies and individuals commented on the <br />application. All comments were included in the record. <br />11.2. Washington Department of Natural Resources: "Based on remote review of this parcel(s) it <br />appears that some or all of the parcel(s) consist of forestland, and it will require a Forest <br />Practices Application (FPA) from the DNR if merchantable timber is removed/harvested as part of <br />the proposal and/or is being converted out of forest land (RCW 76.09 and WAC 222). The FPA <br />would need to meet the requirements of the Forest Practices Act and its rules. It is our <br />recommendation that the applicant meet with our local forest practices forester to discuss, they <br />may call our Southeast Region office at (509) 925-8510 to schedule an appointment." <br />11.2.1. Applicant Response: This proposed project will require removal of timber throughout the <br />site as we prepare the land for the construction of homesites and necessary facilities. As <br />construction develops and as required by law, we will complete and submit a Forest <br />Practices Application. Our FPA will meet the requirements of the Forest Practices Act and <br />its rules. We will contact the Southeast Region DNR office after approval of this project <br />and upon the beginning of the initial planning and construction process. <br />11.2.2. Hearing Examiner Finding: The SEPA Determination has been conditioned to meet the <br />requirements provided by Washington Department of Natural Resources. <br />11.3. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation: "CCT requests a cultural resource survey for the <br />full proposed project area in preparation for future residential or other construction, which <br />should include a sub-surface testing component as ground breaking for when new construction <br />and clearing of trees are expected. and that during implementation that there be an inadvertent <br />discovery plan or (IDP) in place to ensure compliance with all Section 106 and relevant cultural <br />resource laws both federally and to the state of Washington." <br />11.3.1. Applicant Response: We acknowledge and agree with the fact that this proposed project is <br />within the traditional territory of the Wenatchi Tribe and is within a location that is considered <br />Moderate to High Risk for an inadvertent discovery according to the DAHP predictive model.