HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2021-165 Prelim PlatBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
suNcADrA PH. 3 DrV. 17 TUMBLE CREEK PRELTMTNARY PLAT (Lp-21-00002)
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, according to the seventh version of the development agreement entered into by Kittitas
County and SuncadiaLLC, 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 October
19,2021 for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat known as the Suncadia Phase 3 Division 17
Tumble Creek Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
80 detached residential lot plat with access, community/recreational open spaces and other
natural open space tracts on approximately 620.11 acres of land that is zoned Master Planned
Resort. The proposed lots range in size from 14,500 to 45,200 square feet.
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 October
19,2021aI2pm in the Commissioners Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, members ofthe public were given opportunity to provide testimony; and
WHEREAS, the motion for approval of the Suncadia Phase 3 Division 17 Tumble Creek Preliminary Plat
was approved by the Board of County Commissioner's in a vote of 2-0 as presented by CDS staff; and,
WHEREAS' the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners make the following FTNDTNGS oF FAcr and
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW concerning said proposed preliminary plat:
Findinqs of Fact
1. Steven Lathrop, authorized agent for Suncadia Resort, LLC, landowner, submitted an application for
an 80 detached residential lot plat with access, community/recreational open spaces and other natural
open space tracts on approximately 620.11 acres of land that is zoned Master Planned Resort. The
proposed lots range in size from 14,500 to 45,200 square feet. In conjunction with this preliminary
plat application, a site development plan was submitted for Suncadia Phase 3 Division 17 Tumble
Creek.
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2. Site Information:
The subject property is located in SEC. 15, TWP. 20, RGE. l4; Parcel Number 11833, Assessor's
Map number 20- l4- I 5000-0005.
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.
Site Information
Total Project Size:
Number of Lots:
Domestic Water:
Sewage Disposal:
Fire Protection:
Irrigation District:
620.1I Acres
80; ranging in size from 14,500 to 45,200 square feet
Community Water System
Community Septic System
Fire District 7
None
Site Characteristics:
North: Largely wooded
South: Residential development and wooded areas (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
East: Largely wooded undeveloped areas (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
West: Residential development and wooded areas (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
Access: Primary access to the site will be provided via Tumble Creek Drive.
5. A long plat application, and site development plan application was submitted to Community
Development Services on August 10,2021. 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 adjoining ownership
properties. The notice of application was noticed in the local county paper of record on August 26,
2021.
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.
8. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County ZoningCode 17.37. The MPR zone allows for a
mixture of densities.
9. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Critical Areas Code 17A.
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10. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Subdivision Code for Preliminary Plats.
1 1. All roads are required to meet all Kittitas County Road Standards as outlined in the Development
Agreement.
12. Comments were received from various agencies. These comments are included in the index file for
review (See Index #'s20-27).
13. Site Development Plan Approval was granted via letter from the Planning Official on September 30,
2021 in accordance with Section 5.1 (d) of the Development Agreement approved through Ordinance
2000-16.
Suggested Conclusions:
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. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with Kittitas County Code Title 16 Subdivision, Title 17
Zoning, Title 17A Critical Areas, Title l5 Environmental, and Title 12 Roads and Bridges.
Suggested Conditions of Approval:
L The project shall proceed in substantial conformance with the plans and application materials on file
dated August 10,2021except 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 ofthe 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. All development, design and construction shall comply with all applicable laws as defined in the
Development Agreement.
9. New Private Road Names will be required to complete a private road naming application prior to final
approval.
10. 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.
1 1. Civil Plans will be reviewed and approved as submitted prior to final plat approval in accordance with
the Development Agreement.
12. The applicant shall submit documentation verifring stormwater runoff in this division is
consistent with the Master Drainage Plan for the site.
13. 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 ofeach subphase.
14. 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.
15. All Cultural resources shall be handled as identified in Exhibit F-l, C-21-23 of the Development
Agreement. Please see index #32 of the index file for this proposal (LP-21 -00002).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby
grants preliminary plat approval to the Suncadia Phase 3 Division 17 Tumble Creek Preliminary Plat (LP-
2l-00002) and adopts the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval and the
same hereby proposed development configuration (See Exhibit A).
DATED this ,2021 at Ellensburg, Washington.
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- Julie Kjorsvik
of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
BOARD OF COUNTY SIONERS
Vice-Chairman
Cory Wright, Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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