DV-25-00001 Suncadia Resort Master File

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C D E Overall Comment Response 2. There are many comments provided that are not related to the Development Agreement. Suncadia has provided a brief response to many of these comments herein for clarity and so that the County knows we understand and are addressing these community concerns. Commenter Name Date Public Comment Excerpt / Summary Topic Area Applicant Response Ali Astrachan Jan 23, 2026 The agreement requires infrastructure obligations, environmental protections, and verification of whether the project has secured sufficient water rights or resources to support full build-out. Yet the public record does not clearly show what has been completed and what remains outstanding. Residents are left uncertain whether key commitments are being honored. I urge the County to require a formal compliance determination before any extension is granted. Any extension should be conditioned on verified fulfillment of all obligations, with no forgiveness of unmet commitments and clear expectations for remaining responsibilities.Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement. Ira Astrachan Jan 23, 2026 I am not opposed to development. My request is simply that the County review and verify compliance with the existing Development Agreement before considering any extension.Compliance Verification The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement. Greg Blaine Jan 19, 2026 I am specifically concerned about the wastewater and sewage infrastructure, as I have concerns that those commitments have not been completed, and should be specifically addressed in any extension to the development plan.Infrastructure / Sewer The Applicant acknowledges the comment regarding wastewater and sewer infrastructure. Wastewater and sewer facilities serving the project have been constructed, operated, and regulated in accordance with approved permits and applicable standards. Suncadia completed construction of the sewage treatment plant in Cle Elum in 2005 and that plant is operated by the City of Cle Elum. That plant and the associated piping mains were sized to accommodate Suncadia at full build out. New infrastructure is constructed for new neighborhoods in accordance with applicable code. Compliance with Development Agreement infrastructure obligations is documented through County approvals and utility agreements. No outstanding wastewater infrastructure obligations remain as conditions to the proposed extension. Blaine (2) Jan 20, 2026 I am particularly concerned about Suncadia's requirement to provide improvements to the waste water and sewage infrastructure, and believe that the rapid pace of development has outpaced their required improvements.Infrastructure / Sewer The Applicant acknowledges the comment regarding wastewater and sewer infrastructure. Wastewater and sewer facilities serving the project have been constructed, operated, and regulated in accordance with approved permits and applicable standards. Suncadia completed construction of the sewage treatment plant in Cle Elum in 2005 and that plant is operated by the City of Cle Elum. That plant and the associated piping mains were sized to accommodate Suncadia at full build out. Compliance with Development Agreement infrastructure obligations is documented through County approvals and utility agreements. No outstanding wastewater infrastructure obligations remain as conditions to the proposed extension. 1. There is a common thread in the comments submitted requesting a verification of compliance with the existing agreement. Suncadia has been and will continue to be committed to meeting all commitments. Furthermore, the Development Agreement extension does not relieve Suncadia from the commitments and obligations in the agreement. Several commitments were fulfilled in the yearly years of the Development (e.g. installation of the stoplight in Cle Elum). However, a large number of requirements are "on-going" in nature and are confirmed through plat approvals for all new phases of Suncadia. Please note that the comment letters submitted on this topic were all very similar and the public comment excerpt provided below is solely a brief summary of the comment in order to facilitate a response.