LP19-00003 Wallace Final Decision 3-19-2021

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approval. Jesse Cox has confirmed this timing as accurate. Agreed — this is in county regs and is consistent with the subdivision statute (RCW 58.17.110)." 18. In addition to these agency comments the following individuals submitted comment during the comment period: Henry Fraser, Robert Philip and Denny Kidder. Below are summaries of the timely public comments submitted: 18.1 Henry Fraser: Mr. Fraser described concerns with wildlife corridors and requested additional open space corridors along the Yakima River. Mr. Fraser requested a Critical Areas Study be performed and that the Yakima Nation and WDFW be involved in mitigation discussions (See Index # 27). 18.2 Applicant response: "Applicant is working with Fish and Wildlife and has engaged with Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc. A critical area report will be provided. See response to WDFW above." 18.3 Robert Philip: Mr. Philip submitted comment noting concerns about deer and elk migration impacts, disputed the current agriculture use noted in application materials, expressed a preference for development within the current lot configuration, property taxes, aquifer impacts, concerns about open space, disputed property lines, fire mitigation, and potential ingress/egress issues ( See Index # 28 and 57). 18.4 Applicant response: "Wallace Ranch owns senior rights and has its own diversion from the Yakima River. It is not a member of KRD. Also, lots will be served with public water systems that will require mitigation, and a portion of the Wallace Ranch senior irrigation rights are proposed for mitigation. The Department of Ecology has jurisdiction over approval of water rights and mitigation for the Wallace Ranch development, including the determination whether any domestic wells in the vicinity will be impaired. Both a water right and public water system approval will be needed before final plat approval. Once Covid-19 restrictions are listed, the applicant's surveyor will clearly show the Wallace boundary on the ground to clarify any confusion there may be. Applicant has begun discussions with Fire District 7 and TENW for traffic analysis." 18.5 Denny and Alison Kidder: The Kidders submitted concerns regarding lot sizes and general consistency with the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies. The Kidders expressed concerns that a development like the one being proposed might spark additional and similar developments in the area. The Kidders requested a traffic study to address potential traffic impacts and noted concerns that the project cannot meet Kittitas County water requirements. The Kidders also asserted that the open space areas described in the application are made up of primarily undevelopable areas and that the project could have negative impacts on rural character (See Index # 29). 18.6 Applicant response: "Applicant has reached out to Mr. & Mrs. Kidder to discuss in more detail." 19. CDS also received public comments after the conclusion of the comment period. These submittals include: J.B. Mulcahy (Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest) and Bradley J. Rorem (Shady Grove Properties). 19.1 Bradley J. Rorem (submitted after the conclusion of the comment period) : Mr. Rorem submitted comment requesting to be added as a party of record, be provided application related materials, and requesting the County reconsider a SEPA DNS LP-19-00003 Wallace Ranch Conservation Plat Page 6 of 19