HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-18-00002 Suncadia Ph 3 Div 14 ResolutionBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
SUNCADIA PHASE 3 DIVISION 14 PRELIMINARY PLAT (LP -18-00002)
RESOLUTION
NO. 2018 -
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
August 7, 2018 for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat known as the Suncadia Phase 3 Division
14 Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
The division of 6.97 acres into 10 single-family residential lots with an access tract and a
community open space tract. The proposed lots range in size from 0.31 acres to 0.79 acres. All
lots are proposed to be served by community water and sewer systems. The project is proposed
on a site zoned Master Planned Resort (Suncadia).
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 August
7, 2018 at 2pm in the Commissioners Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, eight members of the public were in attendance at the public hearing and six of whom
provided public comment; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made and seconded to approve the proposal as presented by staff and for staff
to prepare the enabling documents; and
WHEREAS, the motion was approved by a vote of 3-0; 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 Fact
1. Steven Lathrop, authorized agent for New Suncadia, LLC, landowner, submitted an application
for a 10 detached residential lot plat with an access tract and a community open space tract on
approximately 6.97 acres of land that is zoned Master Planned Resort. The proposed lots range in
size from 0.31 acres to 0.79 acres. In conjunction with this preliminary plat application, a site
development plan was submitted for Suncadia Phase 3 Division 14 and a boundary line
adjustment with the adjacent parcel 950044 which would add 0.62 acres to parcel 950057
creating the total plat area of approximately 6.97 acres. The project is Phase 3 Division 14 of the
Suncadia Master Planned Resort.
2. Site Information:
The subject property is located off of Tired Creek Lane, Cle Elum, WA 98922. Section 14, T20N,
R14E, WM, in Kittitas County. Assessor's Map Numbers 20-14-14050-0021, parcel number
950057.
Total Project Size:
6.97
Number of Lots:
10; ranging in size from 0.31 acres to 0.79 acres
Domestic Water:
Community Water System
Sewage Disposal:
Community Septic System
Fire Protection:
Fire District 7
Irrigation District:
None
Site Characteristics:
North: A few single family residences, wooded undeveloped land, golf course, and Cle Elum
River (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
South: Single family residences, wooded undeveloped land, and golf course (all within Suncadia
Master Plan Resort)
East: Golf course and single family residences and wooded land (all within Suncadia Master
Plan Resort)
West: A few single family residences, wooded undeveloped land, golf course, and Cle Elum
River (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
Access: Primary access to the site will be provided via Tired Creek Lane.
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, site development plan and boundary line adjustment application
was submitted to Community Development Services on May 4, 2018. Pursuant to section 5.1 of
the development agreement, the application submittal packet was sent to department heads
"deemed appropriate ". A notice of application was sent to all property owners within 500 feet of
the project site and noticed in the local county paper of record on June 14a', 2018.
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 rural levels of service. The lots will be
served by a community water and sewage systems. Staff has conducted an administrative critical
area review in accordance with KCC 17A and found no hazardous slopes, as illustrated on the
mapping provided by staff as Index #13. Compas mapping indicates there is a type 4 stream
located on the property; based on aerial photography dating back to 1998 it does not appear that a
stream exists in this location. Further critical areas were assessed during the MountainStar EIS
process, MPR approval process, and Development Agreement process. The applicant will adhere
to all applicable regulations as outlined in the Development Agreement The area is designated a
winter elk concentration area; with the abundant open spaces in the area, no additional mitigation
is necessary.
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 Critical Areas Code 17A.
10. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Subdivision Code for Preliminary Plats.
11. All roads are required to meet all Kittitas County Road Standards as outlined in the Development
Agreement.
12. Comments were received from various agencies and members of the public. These comments are
included in the index file for review.
13. The Phase 3 Division 14 project is served by the Suncadia Water Company, a Group A water
system regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
14. Site Development Plan Approval was granted via letter from the Planning Official on August 1,
2018 in accordance with Section 5.1 (d) of the Development Agreement approved through
Ordinance 2000-16.
15. The Boundary Line Adjustment request was granted preliminary approval via a letter from the
Planning Official on August 1, 2018 in accordance with Section 5.1 (d) Of the Development
Agreement approved through Ordinance 2000-16.
Conclusions of Law:
1. As conditioned, the development meets the goals, policies and implementation recommendations
as set forth in the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan.
2. As conditioned, this proposal is consistent with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
3. Public use and interest will be served by approval of this proposal.
4. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with Kittitas County Code Title 16 Subdivision, Title
17 Zoning, Title 17A Critical Areas, Title 15 Environmental, and Title 12 Roads and Bridges.
Conditions of Approval
The Board of County Commissioners finds that the following conditions are necessary to protect the
public's interest.
1. The project shall proceed in substantial conformance with the plans and application materials
on file dated May 4th, 2018 and revised information submitted on July 17a` and 18� 2018
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 are correct and accurate.
6. The Final Plat shall meet all requirements of applicable law as defined in the Development
Agreement.
7. The Final Plat shall contain the name of the Engineer/Surveyor responsible for preparing the
documents on all sheets.
8. The Final Plat shall contain the page number and total number of pages on all sheets.
9. The intended ownership limits of Lot 10/AC-1 is unclear. This shall be clarified prior to final
plat approval.
10. Tired Creek Lane shall include width, ownership, and surfacing on the Final Plat. (EX: Tired
Creek Lane — 30' wide private R/W-Paved)
11. The lot area tables on the Final Plat shall include S-1, AG -1, and OC -1.
12. All development, design and construction shall comply with all applicable laws as defined in
the Development Agreement.
13. Lot and road dimensions are to be shown on the face of the plat.
14. The applicant shall contact the Kittitas County Rural Addressing Coordinator at (509) 962-7523
to obtain addresses prior to obtaining a building permit. A parcel cannot receive a building
permit or utilities until such parcel is identified with a 911 address.
15. Civil Plans will be reviewed and approved as submitted prior to final plat approval in
accordance with the Development Agreement.
16. 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.
17. 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
with 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 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.
18. Water availability certificates shall be provided by Suncadia Water System LLC for each of the
10 lots created by this subdivision.
19. The Suncadia Phase 3 Division 14 Boundary Line Adjustment (BL -18-00007) shall receive
final approval prior to submittal for final plat approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby
grants preliminary plat approval to the Suncadia Phase 3 Division 14 Preliminary Plat (LP -18-00002) 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).
DATED this day of
ATTEST:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
, 2018 at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Obie O'Brien, Vice -Chairman
Cory Wright, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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