LP19-00003 Wallace Final Decision 3-19-2021

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17.4 Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife: WDFW provided comment requesting that conservation measures be taken to protect critical areas and wildlife/ wildlife migration corridors in all development and open space areas. WDFW requested a critical area report be performed in the project area to identify specific impacts and recommend mitigations. 17.4.1 Applicant response: "Applicant is working with Fish and Wildlife and has engaged with Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc." 17.5 Washington State Department of EcologX: DOE requested that any erosion related to development along the Yakima River be controlled and not impact streamside vegetation or water quality standards associated with KRD canals and laterals. DOE stated that streamside vegetation must be protected. DOE noted that a NPDES Construction Stormwater permit and pollution prevention plan would be required for any anticipated stormwater discharge offsite. 17.5.1 Applicant response: "Noted and will comply." 17.6 Washington State Department of Transportation: WSDOT submitted comment noting the necessity for an Access Connection Permit for the development area along SR-10. WSDOT also pointed out the developments proximity to SR 10 and I-90 will likely result in traffic noise that may continue to grow over time. WSDOT noted it would be the applicant's responsibility to mitigate for current or future noise impacts. 17.6.1 Applicant response: "Noted and will comply." 17.7 Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation: DAHP provided comment noting a high probability of cultural resources in the development area. DAHP recommended a cultural resource survey be performed to ensure no resources are destroyed during development. 17.7.1 Applicant response: "Applicant will complete a survey as requested and is currently seeking proposals from firms suggested by DAHP." 17.8 Yakima Nation: Yakima Nation provided comment requesting a full archaeological survey of the project area. 17.8.1 Applicant response: "Applicant will complete a survey as requested and is currently seeking proposals from firms suggested by DAHP." 17.9 Washington State Department of Health (Office of Drinking Water): DOH provided comment noting a requirement for a public water system for the project. DOH noted that the applicant was in early discussions with DOH for such a system. 17.9.1 Applicant response: "See response letter from water rights attorney Thomas Pors. As to the timing of approval of water rights, it is clear under state law that a water right and water system approval is required prior to final plat but not prior to preliminary plat approval. See JZ Knight v. City of Yelm, 173 Wn.2d 325, 267 P.3d 973 (2011). See also Kittitas County PHD comment, Finding 1 re Water, below." 17.10 Kittitas County Public Health: Kittitas County Public Health noted a requirement for proof of water adequacy and septic requirements for the project. KC Public Health also noted plat notes that will be required. 17.10.1 Applicant response: "Applicant will comply and provide soil logs prior to final plat approval. Client is proposing single, shared and/or community septic systems to be provided. See Tom Pors letter. Noted. This does not dispute or prevent the project's ability to demonstrate physical and legal water availability. See Tom Pors letter. Applicant has corresponded with KCDOH and will comply prior to final plat approval and not preliminary plat LP-19-00003 Wallace Ranch Conservation Plat Page 5 of 19