PD-24-00001 Roslyn Ridge West - Ordinance (2)

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Acres development on Vinegar Bend Road, and the entrance to Suncadia and Rockberry Loop. We also identified various seasonal streams and ditches of particular interest. Much like Jennifer and Department of Fish and Wildlife, we are looking to create an open line of communication and work to establish solutions that adhere to the interests of both parties. 11.6.3.1. The first recommendation from WDFW's comment letter states: 'WDFW recommends that all streams and their riparian management zones or buffers be identified on the plat maps; KCC 17 A.04.030 identifies a 50' buffer on Ns streams. We also request that prior to any road building or grading near the streams, you contact WDFW to determine if a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) is required. "We agree to coordinate with WDFW by identifying the Riparian Management Zones and 50' buffers on our plat map. We will also contact WDFW for Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) determination for the various areas within the project that might require an HPA. 11.6.3.2. As discussed, we will seek formal recognition of the Northern 21 parcels and North-Central (171934) parcel as a Native Growth Protection Area according to KCC 17A.01.090.2. This designates these parcels in question to be protected from development. WDFW is suggesting that., if Recreational Open Spaces are established to mitigate potential impacts to Priority Habitat and Species, "motorized recreational uses should be better understood." There are established motorized recreation trails and uses within this area with said trails and uses projected to continue into the future as they are now. KCC 17A.01.090.2 does not limit recreational use of Native Growth Protection Areas as it states in that Kittitas County Code section that "Native growth protection areas shall be used in development proposals for land division to delineate and protect those contiguous critical areas and buffers listed below: (v.) all other lands to be protected from alterations as conditioned by project approval." As section (v.) most closely adheres to the conditions of the proposed Planned Unit Development., it can be observed that existing recreational and identified expansion of said recreation do not apply to this section. 11.6.3.3. Prior to approval of the Final Development Plan we will develop a Recreation Management Plan as suggested in this comment letter which will include Native Growth Protection Areas. Said plan will include the current and possible expanded trail system and specific areas of Native Growth Protection with rules for the use of said trails and Native Growth Protection Areas. A covenant on the area that includes the recreation management plan, and the areas of natural growth protection will be developed and presented during the final plan process. Once approved, this covenant will be filed as a burden on the identified property. 11.6.4. Hearing Examiner Finding: The applicant has a good understanding and willingness to work with the WDFW to optimize the trail network and protect priority habitat. The decision is conditioned to include a recreation management plan for this area. 11.7. Washington Department of Transportation: "The subject property is adjacent to State Route 903 (SR 903), a Managed Access Class 4 highway with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Access to the highway is proposed via an existing grandfathered connection (Double O Road) at approximate milepost 8.6 Rt. No new access to SR 903 will be allowed. This access may continue to be used; however, a new Access Connection Permit (ACP) must be obtained for the proposed use. No new approaches along SR 903 will be allowed. The property owner is required to contact Mark Kaiser of the WSDOT South Central Region Office to apply for an ACP. He can be reached at (509) 577-1668.