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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C D E F 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 Comment Date Public Comment Excerpt / Summary Specific DA / Condition # Comment 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. Extending the agreement without a documented compliance review risks eroding trust, exposes the county to legal challenges, and makes enforcement of earlier obligations, especially time-sensitive ones, much harder. 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. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated 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. The current agreement includes obligations related to infrastructure phasing, public amenities and access, environmental mitigation, and other performance commitments that were part of the original approvals. Given the age and maturity of the project, it is not clear from the public record which of these obligations have been completed, which may have expired by their own terms, and which, if any, remain outstanding. Granting an extension without first establishing a clear, written record of compliance risks allowling unresolved obligations to be assumed complete or superseded. Once an extension is approved, it becomes significantly harder to enforce earlier requirements, particularly those tied to timing or early phases of development. At a minimum, I respectfully ask that the County require a written compliance review of the existing Development Agreement prior to any consideration of an extension. DA Recitals D thru I; DA Section 4.2 Timing of Construction and Completion. No Specific Conditions Stated 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 added a comment specifically about the Suncadia's requirement to provide certain infrastructure improvements. 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. A-2 (land use), B-20 (wastewater facility), D-1 (on-site septic) 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 support responsible and well-planned development. However, I believe it is premature to extend the agreement when it appears the developer has not demonstrated full compliance with its existing obligations. (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. There are areas throughout the resort that smell or sewage which could indicate that the existing system is already over capacity.) A-2 (land use), B-20 (wastewater facility), D-1 (on-site septic) 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 theme in the submitted comments requesting verification of compliance with the existing agreement. Suncadia has been, and will continue to be, fully committed to meeting all obligations under the agreement. Importantly, the Development Agreement extension does not relieve Suncadia of any commitments or responsibilities contained therein. Several commitments were fulfilled in the early years of the development (e.g. installation of a stoplight in Cle Elum). However, many requirements are ongoing in nature and are verified through land use applications and plat approvals for each new phase of Suncadia. Please note that the comment letters submitted on this topic were largely similar in content. The public comment excerpt provided below is intended only as a brief summary to facilitate a consolidated response.