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<br />A B C D E F
<br />Commenter Name
<br />Comment
<br />Date Public Comment Excerpt / Summary
<br /> Specific DA /
<br />Condition #
<br />Comment Topic
<br />Area Applicant Response
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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. The Development Agreement contains numerous
<br />commitments related to infrastructure delivery, public amenities, environmental mitigation, and cost
<br />allocation. These provisions were intended to protect residents, the public, and the County. To date,
<br />it is unclear whether all such obligations have been fully satisfied or independently verified.
<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 Suncadia
<br />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.
<br />B-44 (covered loads), B-
<br />46 (noise), C-31
<br />(enforcement)
<br />Compliance
<br />Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since
<br />approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals,
<br />inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but
<br />preserves the County’s ability to 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
<br />enforces these through active construction management and has engaged with the County on this topic through plat
<br />applications. Home builders follow rules outlined in the Design Review Guidelines and are enforced by the Suncadia Design
<br />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
<br />Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Water rates are also reviewed and approved by the UTC. In 2024,
<br />Suncadia negotiated an agreement with the private utility operator to impose a "connection fee" for new lot connections to
<br />ensure that existing homeowners do not cover the cost of new lot infrastructure. Suncadia does not in any capacity have an
<br />"inclusive billing 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
<br />when 90% of the community is built out. Costs for trash removal are borne by homeowners/builders building new homes.
<br />Suncadia, through the 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
<br />through a 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
<br />management. Suncadia contracts with a professional forester on forest treatment. Since 2014, Suncadia has treated over
<br />1,000 acres of open space for fire resiliency. In 2026, Suncadia plans to treat over 200 acres for fire resiliency. Suncadia is also
<br />working on a program that individual homeowners can adopt to make their home wildfire ready.
<br />Alex & Wendi 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.
<br />DA Recitals D thru I; DA
<br />Section 4.2 Timing of
<br />Construction and
<br />Completion.
<br />No Specific Conditions
<br />Stated
<br />Compliance
<br />Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since
<br />approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals,
<br />inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but
<br />preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to
<br />ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the
<br />Development Agreement.
<br />Richard Breckenridge Jan 23, 2026
<br />The current Suncadia Development Agreement contains several binding obligations that have not
<br />been satisfied in a timely manner.
<br />DA Recitals D thru I; DA
<br />Section 4.2 Timing of
<br />Construction and
<br />Completion.
<br />No Specific Conditions
<br />Stated
<br />Compliance
<br />Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since
<br />approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals,
<br />inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but
<br />preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to
<br />ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the
<br />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 which
<br />obligations have been completed, which have expired by their terms, and which obligations remain
<br />outstanding.
<br />DA Recitals D thru I; DA
<br />Section 4.2 Timing of
<br />Construction and
<br />Completion.
<br />No Specific Conditions
<br />Stated
<br />Compliance
<br />Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since
<br />approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals,
<br />inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but
<br />preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to
<br />ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the
<br />Development Agreement.
<br />Brian Crews Jan 22, 2026
<br />I am not opposed to an extension of the Development Agreement between the County and Suncadia
<br />with the following conditions: An assessment of compliance with the initial agreement is conducted
<br />by the County. All areas of non-compliance are included into the new DA extension agreement with
<br />accelerated terms of compliance with enforceable milestones and penalties for continued non-
<br />compliance.
<br />DA Recitals E, G, H, I; DA
<br />Section 4.2 Timing of
<br />Construction and
<br />Completion.
<br />No Specific Conditions
<br />Stated
<br />Compliance
<br />Verification
<br />The Applicant acknowledges the request for confirmation of compliance with the existing Development Agreement. Since
<br />approval of the original agreement, required obligations have been addressed through phased development approvals,
<br />inspections, and County acceptance of improvements. The proposed extension does not waive existing obligations but
<br />preserves the County’s ability to enforce applicable requirements. The Applicant will continue to work with the County to
<br />ensure compliance with all on-going conditions through plat approvals and other time stamped conditions required under the
<br />Development Agreement. It is important to note that this application is for existing Development Agreement date extension
<br />only - it is not a new agreement.
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