HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2017-086 Legacy PlatBOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF
KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROV AL
LEGACY AT SUNCADIA LONG PLAT
LP-17-00002
RESOLUTION
NO. 2017 -080
WHEREAS, according to the seventh version of the development agreement entered into by Kittitas
County and Suncadia LLC, Kittitas County Code Title 16 relating to the Subdivision of Land, and
RCW 58.17, an open record hearing was held by the Kittitas County Board of County
Commissioners on May, 2nd , 2017 for the purpose of conside ring a preliminary plat known as the
Legacy at Suncadia Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
Steve Lathrop, authorized agent for New Suncadia, LLe, landowner, has submitted a
preliminary plat application to subdivide a portion of an approximately 16.6 acre parcel into
40 plots averaging 113 acre. The subject property is zoned a Master Planned Resort.
WHEREAS, public testimony was heard from those persons present; and,
WHEREAS, due notice of the hearing had been given as required by law, and the necessary inquiry
has been made into the public interest to be served by such platting; and,
WHEREAS, an open record public hearing was held by the Board of County Commissioners on May
2nd ,2017 and a vote was held which approved the plat unanimously; and,
WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF
FACT and CONCLUSIONS OF LAW concerning said proposed preliminary plat:
Findings of Fnc .1
1. Steven Lathrop, authorized agent for property owner New Suncadia, LLC, has submitted a
Preliminary Plat application to subdivide a portion of a 16.6 acre parcel into 40 single-family
residential lots with. The project is Phase 1 of Division # 6, of the Suncadia project. The
project is proposed on a site zoned a Master Planned Resort (Suncadia).
2. Site Information:
The subject property is located approximately 0.75 miles west of Roslyn in the Suncadia Master
Planned Resort on Swiftwater Drive. Assessor's map number: 20-14-13050-0092.
Total Project Size: 16.6 acres
Number of Lots:
Domestic Water:
Sewage Disposal:
Fire Protection:
Irrigation District:
Site Characteristics:
40
Community Water System
Community Septic System
Fire District 7
None
North: Wooded, bordered by golf course
South: Wooded, bordered by previous Phase,
Suncadia
East: Golf Course
West: Previous Phase, Suncadia
3. The Comprehensive Plan designation is Rural Recreation.
4. The subject property is zoned Master Planned Resort, which allows for a variety of residential
densities.
5. A complete long plat application was submitted to Community Development Services on
February 27th, 2017. As per section 5.1 of the development agreement the application was
sent to department heads "deemed appropriate" on April 4th , 2017. A notice of application was
sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. The Site Development Plan was
reviewed and approved by CDS.
6. Based upon review of the submitted application materials including an environmental
checklist, the application was found to be consistent with Development Agreement,
Environmental Impact Statement, General Site Plans and Site Development Plan and as such
no additional review is required.
7. The proposal is consistent with the goals and policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive
Plan. The proposed subdivision will be adequately served by the proposed access and water
systems. The lots will be served by community water and sewage systems, and two new
private roads will serve the new lots in conjunction with the existing Swiftwater Drive. Staff
has conducted an administrative critical area review in accordance with KCC 17 A and found
that the project as proposed will observe all necessary setbacks.
8 . This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Zoning Code 17.37 . The MPR zone
allows for a mixture of densities.
9. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Subdivision Code for Preliminary Plats.
10. All roads are required to meet all Kittitas County Road Standards in Applicable Law,
which will be a condition of final approval.
11. Comments were received from agencies and the general public, and are included in the
index file for review.
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall proceed in substantial conformance with the plans and application materials
on file dated March 6th, 2017 except as amended by the conditions herein.
2. The applicant is responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules
and regulations, and must obtain all appropriate permits and approvals.
3. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Kittitas County Assessor's and
Treasurer's offices to confirm all taxes are current prior to final plat approval.
4. Computer sheets shall be submitted with the final plat showing the closure of plat boundaries,
blocks, lots or any tract. It is the responsibility of the Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) to
ensure the lot closures meet all requirements of Applicable Law.
5. The Final Plat shall meet all requirements of Applicable Law as defined in the Development
Agreement.
6. Timing 0f Improvements: This application is subject to the latest revision of the MountainStar
Development Agreement, The MountainStar Conceptual Master Plan, Environmental Impact
Statement, General Site Plans and Site Development Plans which govern development within
the Master Planned Resort.
7. All development, design and construction shall comply with all Applicable Law, as defined in
the Development Agreement.
8. Ground disturbing activities will follow cultural resource mitigation procedures as defined in
items C21-C23 of the Development Agreement.
9. Lot and road dimensions are to be shown on the face of the plat.
10. Private Road Naming: A Private Road Naming application will be required prior to final
approval.
11. This site may be in an area where mining historically occurred. Mine hazards shall be
mitigated as outlined in items B51-B56 of the Development Agreement.
12. The Applicant shall contact the Kittitas County Rural Addressing Coordinator at (509)-962-
7523 to obtain addresses prior to obtaining a building permit.
13. Civil plans will be reviewed and submitted prior to final plat approval in accordance with the
development agreement.
14. Required Infrastructure and Utilities, as defined in the Development Agreement, shall be
installed and completed or bonded or other financial guaranties or accommodations made for
their completion prior to final plat approval of each subphase.
15. Timing of Improvements: Per the Suncadia 2009 Development Agreement section 5.3
Infrastructure, Surety Bonding or Other Assurances. Infrastructure identified by Trendwest in
an approved Site Development Plan must be provided and available for use before the
issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for Master Planned Resort Accommodation Units
included within such plan. For purposes offinal plat approval or issuance of building permits,
infrastructure may be guaranteed through surety bonding or other financial assurance device
acceptable to the County. The estimated costs of providing all such guaranteed Infrastructure
shall be reviewed and approved by the County Public Works Director or designee. Surety
bonding or other acceptable financial device provided to the County shall be in an amount
equal to at least 110% of such estimated costs as determined by Trendwest's architects and
engineers.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners
hereby grants preliminary plat approval to the Legacy at Suncadia Preliminary Plat (LP-l 7-00002) and
adopts the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval and the same
hereby is, approved with the proposed development configuration (See Exhibit A).
'j l 1I 'f11 DATED this U:' day of'------'~e:::L..<!""""=+l-:O:\-----L------, 2017 at Ellensburg, Washington.
.i1ie A Kjorsvik
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Obie O'Brien, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Greg Zempel WSBA #19125
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