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density residential use, including multi -family and single family planned unit developments <br />and clustered housing. <br />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 density <br />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 activities. <br />9.1.4.1. Consistency Statement: The transfer of development rights from the 22 lots (96.91 <br />acres) in the northern area ofthe development into the southern area of the development <br />will allow for the protection and conservation of those acres for open space and <br />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 residential <br />lots will be created on the lower 69.15 acres in Rural Recreation zone utilizing the <br />transfer of development rights from the upper 22 lots (96.91 acres) allowing the <br />development to maintain the rural character and meet the density requirements of Title <br />17.30. <br />10. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEEW <br />10.1. A critical area review was performed by staff, and GIS data indicates a Type 9 <br />(unidentified) stream running through parcels 950570, 950583 & 950584. The GIS data indicates <br />a Type 4 Seasonal (non -fish bearing) stream running through parcels 12065 and 20202. The GIS <br />data indicates a Critical Area Aquifer Recharge (CARA) for Group A Wellhead Protection Areas. <br />SEPA Checklist was submitted with the application and an MDNS was issued on November 14, <br />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) <br />it appears that some or all of the parcel(s) consist of forestland, and it will require a Forest Practices <br />Application (FPA) from the DNR if merchantable timber is removed/harvested as part of the <br />proposal and/or is being converted out of forest land (RC W 76.09 and WAC 222). The FPA would <br />need to meet the requirements of the Forest Practices Act and its rules. It is our recommendation <br />that the applicant meet with our local forest practices forester to discuss, they may call our <br />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 Practices <br />Application. Our FPA will meet the requirements of the Forest Practices Act and its rules. We <br />will contact the Southeast Region DNR office after approval of this project and upon the <br />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 />PD-24-00001 /SP-24-00004 <br />Roslyn Ridge West <br />Page 6 of 16 <br />