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From:Ira Astrachan <br />To:Jamey Ayling <br />Subject:Public Comment - Suncadia DA Extension (DV-25-00001 ) <br />Date:Friday, January 23, 2026 5:11:46 PM <br />CAUTION: This email originated from outside the Kittitas County network. Do not click <br />links, open attachments, fulfill requests, or follow guidance unless you recognize the sender <br />and have verified the content is safe. <br /> <br />My name is Ira Astrachan and I am a homeowner in Suncadia. I am submitting this public comment in <br />response to Kittitas County’s request for input regarding the proposed extension of the Suncadia <br />Development Agreement. <br />I am not opposed to development. My request is simply that the County review and verify compliance with <br />the existing Development Agreement before considering any extension. <br />The current Agreement includes obligations related to infrastructure phasing, public amenities and <br />access, environmental mitigation, and other performance commitments that were part of the original <br />approvals. Given the age and maturity of the project, it is not clear from the public record which of these <br />obligations have been completed, which may have expired by their own terms, and which, if any, remain <br />outstanding. <br />Granting an extension without first establishing a clear, written record of compliance risks allowing <br />unresolved obligations to be assumed complete or superseded. Once an extension is approved, it <br />becomes significantly harder to enforce earlier requirements, particularly those tied to timing or early <br />phases of development. <br />At a minimum, I respectfully ask that the County require a written compliance review of the existing <br />Development Agreement prior to any consideration of an extension. While the County is not required to <br />grant an extension, the developer is required to comply with the agreement already in place. <br />If the County elects to proceed with an extension process, I ask that it be conditioned on independent <br />verification of compliance, no waiver or retroactive forgiveness of unmet obligations, and clear timelines <br />and reporting requirements for any remaining commitments. <br />Many Suncadia homeowners, including myself, value responsible development and a constructive <br />partnership with Kittitas County. Verifying the applicability and compliance of the existing Development <br />Agreement before granting additional time is an important step in maintaining transparency, <br />accountability, and public trust. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Ira Astrachan