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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
SUNCADIA PH. 2 DIV. 8 PRELIMINARY PLAT (LP-22-00005)
RESOLUTION
NO. 2022 - ________
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 January
3, 2023, for the purpose of considering a preliminary plat known as the Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8
Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
72 detached residential lot (primarily second or vacation homes) plat with associated roadways, a
clubhouse and pool amenity, as well as an open space and service tracts on approximately 290.3
acres of land that is zoned Master Planned Resort. The proposed lots range in size from 8,400 to
38,000 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 January
3, 2023 at 2pm in the Commissioners Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, members of the public were given opportunity to provide testimony; and
WHEREAS, the motion for approval of the Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8 Preliminary Plat was approved
by the Board of County Commissioner’s as presented by CDS staff; 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
72 detached residential lot (primarily second or vacation homes) plat with associated roadways, a
clubhouse and pool amenity, as well as an open space and service tracts on approximately 290.3 acres
of land that is zoned Master Planned Resort. The proposed lots range in size from 8,400 to 38,000
square feet. In conjunction with this preliminary plat application, a site development plan was
submitted for Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8.
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2. Site Information: The subject property is located in Section 11, 13 and 14, Township. 20, Range. 14;
Parcel Numbers 770236, 11894, 16198, 770236, 11839, 11840, 11841, 11842, 16210, 962679, 962676,
Assessor’s Map numbers 20-14-11000-0004, -0006, -0014, and -0015, 20-14-14000-0005, -0006, -0007, -
0008, and -0013, 20-14-13052-0213 and -0216.
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: 290.3 Acres
Number of Lots: 72; ranging in size from 8,400 to 38,000 square feet
Domestic Water: Community Water System
Sewage Disposal: Community Septic System
Fire Protection: Fire District 7
Irrigation District: None
Site Characteristics:
North: Wooded areas (all within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
South: Cle Elum River, Residential Development and wooded areas (all within Suncadia Master
Plan Resort)
East: Residential development (both outside and within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
West: Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum River and Undeveloped Wooded areas (both
outside and within Suncadia Master Plan Resort)
Access: Primary access to the site will be provided via Swiftwater Drive.
5. A long plat application, and site development plan application was submitted to Community
Development Services on September 9, 2022. 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 October 20,
2022.
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 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.
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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 the public. These comments are included in the
index file for review.
13. Site Development Plan Approval was granted via letter from the Community Development Services
Director on December 12, 2022, in accordance with Section 5.1 (d) of the Development Agreement
approved through Ordinance 2000-16.
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 15 Environmental, and Title 12 Roads and Bridges.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The project shall proceed in substantial conformance with the plans and application materials on file
dated September 9, 2022 and subsequent information included in the complete file index 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
including those provisions expressed in the Transfer Agreement dated July 6, 2021. 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.
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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. A private road is required to be named when more than five addresses are assigned on a roadway. A
Private Road Name application from Kittitas County Public Works will be required for each road.
10. The applicant shall contact the Kittitas County Rural Addressing Coordinator at (509) 962-7523 to
obtain addresses prior to obtaining a building permit.
11. Civil Plans will be reviewed and approved as submitted prior to final plat approval in accordance with
the Development Agreement.
12. The applicant shall provide stormwater design calculations for treatment and disposal areas. If
unitizing an existing system, please provide an accounting affirming sufficient capacity prior to final
plat approval.
13. The applicant shall provide an inventory of equivalent residential units, or the accounting
method utilized in the general sewer plan, affirming sufficient capacity serving the plat.
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.
Exhibit F-1 Suncadia MPR Conditions of Approval:
A-2 (a) 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. Prior to Final Plat approval the applicant shall submit an updated report detailing what monitoring has
been completed in regard to the Traffic Monitoring Plan process.
16. All Cultural resources shall be handled as identified in Exhibit F-1, C-21-23 of the Development
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby
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grants preliminary plat approval to the Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8 Preliminary Plat (LP-22-00005) 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 , 2022 at Ellensburg, Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Cory Wright, Vice-Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
☐ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
☐ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
Neil Caulkins, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Exhibit “A”
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