HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2017-087 River Ridge PlatBOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF
KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
RIVER RIDGE LONG PLAT
LP-17 -00003
RESOLUTION
NO. 2017 -0 >J 7
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 Muy, 2nd , 2017 for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat known as the
River Ridge Camp Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
Steven Lathrop, authorized agent for property owner New Suncadia, LLC, has
submitted a Preliminary Plat application to subdivide a portion of a 422 acre
parcel 39 single-family residential lots with open space tracts. The project is Phase
2 of Division # 3, of the Suncadia project. The project is proposed on a site zoned a
Master Planned Resort (Suncadia).
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 ,20l7 and a vote was held which approved the plan unanimously; and,
WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF
FACT and CONCLUSIONS OF LAW concerning said proposed preliminary plat:
Findipgs ofFnct
1. Steven Lathrop, authorized agent for property owner New Suncadia, LLC, has submitted a
Preliminary Plat application to subdivide a portion of a 422 acre parcel into 39 single-family
residential lots with open space tracts. The project is Phase 2 of Division # 3, 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:
Number of Lots:
Domestic Water:
Sewage Disposal:
Fire Protection:
Irrigation District:
Site Characteristics:
North: Wooded
422 .24 acres
39
Community Water System
Community Septic System
Fire District 7
None
South: Wooded, Cle Elum River
East: Wooded, Vacant
West: Residential/Golf Course
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 co m p lete lo ng plin applicatio n was s ub m itte d to Community Development Service on March
6th, 2017 . A s per sectio n 5 .1 .o'fthe de ve lo pm e nt a greement the a pp lication was se nt to
department heads "deemed appropriate". 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 .
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 although critical
areas exist on the parcel, 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 applicable Kittitas County Road Standards which will be a
condition of final approval, as outlined in Exhibit J of the Master Planned Resort Development
Standards, and revised December 2nd
, 2008 .
11. Comments were received from agencies and the general public, and are included in the index file
for review .
Conditions of Approyal
1. Th e project shall proceed in sub stan t ial c6 nfOl'l na nc w ith the plans and application materials on file
dated March 6th, 2017 except as amend ed by th e co ndi t io l1s 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 as listed in Applicable Law .
6. T im ing of Improve me nLs: 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 Applicable Law, as defined in the
Development Agreement.
8. Ground disturbing activities will follow cultural resource mitigation procedures as defined in items
C2I-C23 of the Development Agreement.
9. The survey shall be corrected as per Kittitas Public requirements. Lot and road dimensions are to be
shown on the face of the plat. The legal description on the map contains discrepancies with the
certificate oftitle. Legal descriptions should match, or a plat note shall explain differences.
10. The plat shall show all streams running through the property.
11. FEMA flood limits shall be shown on the plat.
12. Tract NF-2 has structures and fencing. These shall be shown.
13. Private Road Naming: A Private Road Naming application will be required prior to final approval.
14 . This site may be in an area where mining historically occurred. Mine hazards shall be mitigated as
outlined in items B5I-B56 of the Development Agreement.
15. The Applicant shall contact the Kittitas County Rural Addressing Coordinator at (509)-962-7523 to
obtain addresses prior to obtaining a building permit.
16. Civil plans will be reviewed and submitted prior to final plat approval in accordance with the
development agreement.
17. 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.
18. Timing ofImprovements: 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 of final 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.
19. The sewer lift station shall be constructed in the development tract southeast of the proposed plat,
as outlined in the Engineering Summary of application materials, and shown on the Conceptual
Utility Plan shall be constructed and operational prior to final plat approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners
hereby grants preliminary plat approval to the River Ridge Preliminary Plat (LP-17-00003) 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).
DATED this / Uf11 day of v~ I~ ,2017 at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Laura Osiadacz, Vice Chairmalt
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Obie O'Brien, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Greg Zempel WSBA # 19125
Exhibit "A"
A PORTION OF SECTIONS 13. 1B AND 19, TWP 20 N_, RGE. 15 E, W .M"
KlITITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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