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<br />A B C D E
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<br />Rex Bloesser Jan 25, 2026
<br />I believe it is premature to extend the agreement when the developer has not demonstrated full
<br />compliance with its existing, binding obligations.
<br />Examples include:
<br />1. The basic supervision of builder contractors is not enforcing covered loads, parking, noise, and
<br />speed limits for developer contractors.
<br />2. The developer has been shown to participate in a scheme that charges existing
<br />homeowners for pure development costs through an inclusive billing arrangement with the
<br />Suncadia water company.
<br />3. The developer continues to control the HOA board and is charging the homeowners’ HOA for
<br />builder trash removal and other builder costs.
<br />4. The developer owes the HOA $2.8 million, plus interest, related to a prior overcharge. The
<br />developer continues to ignore this obligation, and it now appears litigation will be required.
<br />5. Ignoring the National Forest Fire Safety guidelines for trimming and setbacks
<br />Please consider the following:
<br />1. If an extension is granted, please immediately request that the HOA board be
<br />restructured as follows: one set of board seats reserved for the builder and one set of
<br />four seats reserved for homeowners, to be filled through open elections.
<br />2. Before any extension, it should be expressly conditioned on independent verification of
<br />compliance, with no waiver of prior noncompliance, and with clear enforcement
<br />mechanisms for any remaining obligations. This approach prioritizes accountability,
<br />protects the public interest, and maintains public trust in the development approval
<br />process.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements.
<br />Responses below are provided for clarification, although most of these are unrelated to the Development Agreement.
<br />1. Suncadia includes provisions in contracts for developer activity regarding builder "rules" that must be followed. Suncadia enforces
<br />these through active construction management and has engaged with the County on this topic through plat applications. Home
<br />builders follow rules outlined in the Design Review Guidelines and are enforced by the Suncadia Design Review Committee (DRC).
<br />2. Suncadia sold the water and sewer utility companies to a private utility operator in 2019. The sale was approved by the Washington
<br />Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Water rates are also reviewed and approved by the UTC. In 2024, Suncadia negotiated
<br />an agreement with the private utility operator to impose a "connection fee" for new lot connections to ensure that existing
<br />homeowners do not cover the cost of new lot infrastructure. Suncadia does not in any capacity have an "inclusive billing
<br />arrangement" with the water company.
<br />3. Suncadia, as the declarant, has control of the HOA boards as allowed under the governing documents until a future date when 90%
<br />of the community is built out. Costs for trash removal are borne by homeowners/builders building new homes. Suncadia, through the
<br />Suncadia Community Council, manages the waste disposal as a service.
<br />4. Suncadia is working through a historic overbilling issue with the HOA and is very actively involved with finding resolution through a
<br />full refund. This is unrelated to the Development Agreement.
<br />5. It is not clear what this comment is referring to. Suncadia has a Land Stewardship Plan in place that directs forest management.
<br />Suncadia contracts with a professional forester on forest treatment. Since 2014, Suncadia has treated over 1,000 acres of open space
<br />for fire resiliency. In 2026, Suncadia plans to treat over 200 acres for fire resiliency. Suncadia is also working on a program that
<br />individual homeowners can adopt to make their home wildfire ready.
<br />Alex Bogaard Jan 21, 2026
<br />I believe it is premature to extend the agreement when it appears the developer has not
<br />demonstrated full compliance with its existing obligations.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going
<br />conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement.
<br />Richard Breckenridge Jan 23, 2026
<br />The current Suncadia Development Agreement contains several binding obligations that have
<br />not been satisfied in a timely manner.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going
<br />conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement.
<br />Paul Clark Jan 20, 2026
<br />Before considering an extension, I respectfully request that the County conduct a formal, written
<br />compliance review of the existing Development Agreement. This review should clearly identify
<br />which obligations have been completed, which have expired by their terms, and which
<br />obligations remain outstanding.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going
<br />conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement.
<br />Brian Crews Jan 22, 2026
<br />I am not opposed to an extension of the Development Agreement between the County and
<br />Suncadia with the following conditions: An assessment of compliance with the initial agreement
<br />is conducted by the County. All areas of non-compliance are included into the new DA extension
<br />agreement with accelerated terms of compliance with enforceable milestones and penalties for
<br />continued non-compliance.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going
<br />conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement.
<br />Peder Davis
<br />I am not opposed to responsible development. My request is that the County review and verify
<br />compliance with the existing Development Agreement before considering any extension.Compliance Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since approval of
<br />the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals, inspections, and County
<br />acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but preserves the County’s ability to
<br />enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to ensure compliance with all on-going
<br />conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the Development Agreement.
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