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COMMUNITY PLANNING BUILDING INSPECTION PLAN REVIEW ADMINISTRATION PERMIT SERVICES CODE ENFORCEMENT
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926
CDS@CO.KITTITAS.WA.US
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“Building Partnerships – Building Communities”
STAFF REPORT
SUNCADIA PHASE 2 DIVISION 8 (LP-22-00005)
TO: Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Kelly Bacon, Planner I
RE: Suncadia Division Phase 2 Division 8 Preliminary Plat (LP-22-00005)
DATE: January 3, 2023
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Requested Action: 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 to38,000 square feet. In conjunction
with this preliminary plat application, a site development plan was submitted for Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8.
Location: 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.
II. 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.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Zoning and Development Standards: The subject property is located within the Master Planned Resort zoning
designation (Suncadia). The purpose and intent of the Master Planned Resort zone is to provide areas where
residents and visitors alike can enjoy the
“…wide range of natural features, including climate, vegetation, water, resources, scenic qualities,
cultural, and geological features…”
that Kittitas County has to offer. The Suncadia Master Planned Resort was originally applied for as MountainStar
in March of 1997. A development agreement was signed at that time by the Board of County Commissioners
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(BOCC). A Final Environmental Impact Statement was published by the County in April of 2000 which was
found to be legally adequate (Res. 2000-79) in July of 2000 by the BOCC after being challenged by several
governmental and non-governmental entities. In October of 2000 the BOCC approved adoption of the
MountainStar MPR Application, Development Plan and Conditions of Approval. The development agreement
now in its seventh amendment dictates the terms and conditions of development in the MPR. Section 4.1(a) lays
out the vested rights of the now Suncadia MPR with respect to continued development and limits the county’s
ability to
“… impose new or different regulations on Trendwest's development of review to Mountain Star to the
extent required by a serious threat to public health and safety: and provided further, however, the parties
agree that Trendwest's vested rights under this Agreement may be modified, and that the County may
modify the MountainStar MPR Conditions or impose mitigation as part of a Subsequent Action based on
statutes, rules, regulations, official policies, and standards other than the Applicable Law…”
to three conditions;
1. When the County reasonably believes in good faith that County approval of a Subsequent Action
for Mountain Star under the terms of this Agreement would result in a decision by a State or
Federal administrative agency, or a Court of competent jurisdiction that the County eligibility for
funding, grants. program eligibility or other resources sought by the County would be impaired
(for example, if approval of any portion of development would prohibit the County from being
eligible under the National Flood Insurance Program or result in higher premium rates to the
County or it's property owners);
2. When the County reasonably believes in good faith that County approval of a Subsequent Action
for MountainStar under the terms of this Agreement would result in a decision by a State or
Federal administrative agency, or a Court of competent jurisdiction, that the County unlawfully
failed to comply with the Endangered Species Act or other State or Federal laws or regulations in
approving the Subsequent Action; or
3. When a State or Federal statute or regulation would impose cumulative standards for compliance
on an area wide or countywide basis. Modification under this section shall only be to the extent
necessary to address the applicant's proportionate share of such cumulative standard (for
example. if new federal water quality standards are adopted with cumulative in-stream
standards, storm water standards for MountainStar may be adjusted to reflect Trend west's
proportional share for correction of the diminished water quality, if any).
The development agreement establishes a hierarchy of development design levels which allows for modification
from the general to the specific as long as each tier is consistent with its superior element. In section four it goes
on to spell out permitted and conditional uses, applicable law, and development standards. It also emphasizes that:
“… the County's environmental review of any Subsequent Action pursuant to SEPA shall utilize the
Mountain Star EIS to the fullest extent permitted by law.1 Under the Planned Action Ordinance, the
County retains substantive SEPA authority to address probable significant adverse environmental
impacts not analyzed in the MountainStar EIS. In addition, further SEPA review may be required in
connection with General Site Plans and Site Development Plans submitted by Trendwest which propose
deviations from the MountainStar Resort Conceptual Master Plan or from approved General Site Plans
or Site Development Plans in accordance with Section 5.1 below.”
Section 5.1 grants administrative authority to the Director of CDS when a General Site Plan, Site Development
Plan, or Subdivision is consistent with the MountainStar Resort Conceptual Master Plan.
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“A General Site Plan that is consistent with the approved MountainStar Resort Conceptual Master Plan
and the Development Agreement shall be submitted to the Planning Director and reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director in accordance with this Section 5.l(b). Before approving a General Site Plan,
the Planning Director shall provide public notice and submit such proposed General Site Plan to the
Environmental Health Director, Building Inspector, Fire Marshall, County Engineer. Sheriff, Solid Waste
Department and any other County offices or officials deemed appropriate for their review and comment.
A General Site Plan shall be approved by the Planning Director if the Planning Director finds that such
General Site Plan is consistent with: (i) the MPR Approvals, including the MountainStar Resort
Conceptual Master Plan; (ii) this Agreement; and (iii) Applicable Law.”
The proposal is consistent with the Conceptual Master Plan and as such under the terms of the Development
Agreement is only subject to minimal review with respect to land use activities.
“A Site Development Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the County in the same manner as General
Site Plans pursuant to Sections 5.1 (b) and 5.1 (c) above; provided, however, that: (i) a Site Development
Plan which is consistent with the MountainStar Resort Conceptual Master Plan and the Development
Agreement or an approved General Site Plan and a Site Development Plan… may be reviewed and
approved by the BOCC without Planning Commission review…”
Section 5.2 of the Development Agreement lays out the provisions for subdivision approval which reflect the
language for General Site Plan and Site Development plans:
(a) Applications to subdivide property within MountainStar shall be submitted consistent with this
Agreement and the requirements of Title 16 KC, Plats, Subdivisions, Dedications, and Ch. 58.17 RCW.
Plat applications may be submitted and processed concurrently with review of a Site Development Plan
under Section 5. 1 above 2. Plat applications may be submitted for all or a portion of the proposed
MountainStar development covered by a Site Development Plan.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of Title 16 KCC, Subdivisions, seemingly to the contrary, a plat
application submitted to implement development of all or a portion of a Site Development Plan seeking
preliminary and/or final plat approval shall be approved by the BOCC upon a finding that any such
application is consistent with: (i) the MPR Approvals; (ii) an approved Site Development Plan; (iii) the
requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW regarding plats, subdivisions and dedications; and (iv) the terms
and conditions of this Agreement….
In summary by front loading the land use review process through the Development Agreement, Environmental
Impact Statement, General Site Plans and Site Development Plans, The Master Planned Resort designation
permits an expedited review process for the specifics of subdivision and other land use activities and in reality
limits the process to the mechanical elements of the proposed development, not philosophical. Suncadia itself has
a required review process for development which scrutinizes the proposal to ensure consistency with the internal
provisions, wants, needs, and desires of the resort. These internal CC&Rs provide guidance with respect to the
nature of lots sizes, setbacks, and design.
Preliminary Plats: The requirements of KCC Chapter 16.08.200, “Subdivision" means the division or re-division
of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of
ownership any one of which is less than 20 acres.
Notice of Application: 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
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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.
IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as being contained within the Suncadia
Planned Resort Subarea and provides guidance for development which generally refers to the development
agreement and approval permit.
9.3. Land Uses
Land uses within the MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea shall be as shown on the Conceptual
Master Plan referred to in the Development Agreement, may be amended upon approval of the County.
Land uses within the MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea shall be consistent with (a) any
development regulations adopted by the County to implement the MountainStar Master Planned Resort
Subarea, (b) the terms and conditions of any MPR Development Permit approved by the County for
MountainStar, (c) the terms and conditions of any Development Agreement entered into by the County
pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 through .200, and Ch. 15A.11 KCC, Development Agreements, and (d)
RCW 36.70A.360.
and:
9.4. Services and Facilities
Adequate provision for services and facilities to the MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea as set
forth in the Conceptual Master Plan for MountainStar shall be ensured by the terms and conditions of any
MPR Development Permit approved by the County to implement the MountainStar Master Planned
Resort Subarea, and by the terms and conditions of any development agreement entered into by the
County pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 through .200, and Ch. 15A.11 KCC, Development Agreements.
and:
9.5. Development Regulations
Development regulations applicable to the MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea shall be those
established through the Subarea Implementation as set forth in Section 9.6.
and:
9.6. Subarea Implementation
Development of the MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea shall be governed by (a) the Subarea
Policies set forth in Section 9.2, (b) any development regulations adopted by the County to implement the
MountainStar Master Planned Resort Subarea, (c) the terms and conditions of any MPR Development
Permit approved by the County for MountainStar, and (d) the terms and conditions of any development
agreement entered into by the County pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 through .200, and Ch. 15A.11 KCC,
Development Agreements.
County Wide Planning Policies:
Master Planned Resorts, Policy 3.6: “The County may authorize master planned resorts in Kittitas County
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.360 and the County’s Comprehensive Plan MPR Policies.” The County authorized the
Suncadia MPR previously as discussed in Section III above.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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Environmental review is subject to the Environmental Impact Statement. This project is consistent with the
Development Agreement, Environmental Impact Statement, General Site Plans and Site Development Plan and as
such no additional review is required.
VI. AGENCY AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Applicable agencies, adjacent property owners, and interested parties have been given the opportunity to review
this proposal and have been notified of the Public Hearing. The following public agencies submitted comments on
the proposal: Kittitas County Assessor’s Office, Washington State Department of Health – Office of Drinking
Water, Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington
State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Kittitas County Public Works, Washington State
Department of Natural Resources, Kittitas County Public Health. The following public comments were received:
Ira Astrachan.
VII. PROJECT ANALYSIS
In review of this proposal, it is important to consider the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, applicable
county code, public and agency comments, any identified environmental concerns and state and federal
requirements. Identified below is planning staff’s analysis and consistency review for the subject application.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency:
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 community water and
sewage systems. Staff has conducted an administrative critical area review in accordance with KCC 17A and
found portion of the project to be located within Shoreline Jurisdiction along the southern property line. KCC
structural setback requirements from Exhibit I of the MountainStar Development Agreement will be applicable
for future construction.
Consistency with the provision of KCC 17.37.030, Master Planned Resort:
This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Zoning Code 17.30. A variety of densities are allowed in the
MPR. The lots in this proposal range in size from 8,400 to 38,000 square feet.
Consistency with the provisions of KCC 17A:
This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Critical Areas Code. KCC structural setback requirements
from Exhibit I of the MountainStar Development Agreement will be applicable for future construction.
Consistency with the provisions of KCC 16.12: Preliminary Plat Subdivision Code:
This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Subdivision Code for Preliminary Plats.
Consistency with the provisions of KCC Title 12: Roads and Bridges:
All roads are required to meet all Kittitas County Road Standards as addressed in the Development Agreement.
Agency Comments:
Several agencies responded with substantive comments:
Kittitas County Assessor’s Office
The Assessor’s Office provided the following comments:
The Assessor’s Office commented that Section 13 is not referred to at the top of the map with the other
Section call outs and that Parcel 962679 is not reference.
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Staff Response: The applicants corrected the two items brought forth by the Assessor’s Office and are
reflected in the amended preliminary plat drawings submitted 11-17-22.
Washington State Department of Health – Office of Drinking Water
WSDOH provided the following comments:
Washington State Department of Health commented that Suncadia water system has a total of 1501
approved connections and after this proposal of 72 new connections, the water system will have 29
available connections for future development. Therefore, DOH is confident Suncadia water system still
has sufficient water availability through these proposed “phases” of development. DOH also stated that
Suncadia has submitted an updated Capacity Analysis for review and is pending applicant’s response to
DOH Comments.
Staff Response: Applicant provided a response to DOH comments stating that Suncadia Resort is
actively engaged with Suncadia Water company’s update of the resort water model knowing the approved
connection count is at 29 remaining approved connections after this plat and will continue conversation
and mitigation with DOH as they near the approved connection limit. Staff acknowledges that the water
system currently has enough capacity through this current division, and that an updated Capacity Analysis
has been submitted to DOH to obtain additional connections for future development.
Washington State Department of Transportation
WSDOT commented with the following statements:
WSDOT provided comments concerning the cumulative impact this and future phases may have on the
highway system. WSDOT stated that the proponent is required to adhere to the conditions outlined in the
MPR Conditions of Approval, specifically, condition C-17 Monitoring Program and the WSDOT has not
received an updated monitoring report for review. WSDOT requested that prior to final plat approval the
proponent be required to submit an updated traffic monitoring report to the county and WSDOT.
Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by WSDOT, included as
Index #35. The applicant stated that the traffic impacts of the MPR continue to remain much lower than
estimated traffic volumes than anticipated in the MPR-FEIS. The applicant stated that Kittitas County
suspended Traffic Monitoring on January 13, 2015, pending certain conditions, none of which have yet
occurred. CDS checked with Public Works in regarding to these requirements. Public Works reinstated
this requirement in 2019 with approval of another Suncadia Preliminary Plat. In working with Suncadia,
Public Works stated the traffic monitoring is moving forward with the updated traffic monitoring
locations as requested and centered around Labor Day traffic. Therefore, Public Works anticipates a
count update after Labor Day with the updated report required at a later date. At this time Public Works
states Suncadia has satisfied the requirement regarding traffic monitoring update.
Washington State Department of Ecology
DOE provided the following comments:
DOE provided comments regarding Water Resources and the need for prospective water users to obtain
authorization from the Department of Ecology before diverting surface water or withdrawing ground
water.
Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by DOE, included as
Index #35. The applicant stated that the Development Agreement between Kittitas County and Suncadia
prohibits water diversion and extraction at this stage in the resort development, but that if there were a
need of new water resources, the DOE would be included in the discussions with the Utility Company
overseeing water resource distribution. Staff agrees with the applicant’s response, as the current water
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supply for Suncadia is through an approved Group A Water System and as discussed within the “Water
Supply” section of the Development Agreements (Page 9).
Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
DAHP submitted the following comments:
DAHP provided comments regarding their statewide predictive model indicating high probability of
encountering cultural resources within the proposed project area and the scale of the proposed ground
disturbing actions would destroy and archaeological resources present and the recommendation of a
professional archaeological survey being conducted and a report be produced prior to ground disturbing
activities, recommendation that any structures 45 years of age or greater be evaluated for eligibility for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places in Historic Property Inventory
Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by DAHP, included as
Index #35. The applicant stated that the Suncadia Resort property was extensively surveyed for cultural
and historic sites during the environmental impact process culminating in the identification of sites as
well as adoption of appropriate mitigation measures as set forth in Conditions of Approval C-21 – C-23 of
Exhibit F to the Development Agreement with Kittitas County. The applicant is required to adhere to all
applicable regulations as outlined in the Development Agreement. The 30 year term of the Development
Agreement will end on October 9, 2030 (Development Agreement Section 1.2 Term).
Kittitas County Public Works
KCPW provided the following comments:
KCPW provided comments in regards to the timing of improvements, required “Plat Notes”, the plat
needing to show the acceptance signature of the County Engineer, engineered plans needing to be
submitted to Public works for Civil Review and needing to be completed prior to Final Plat, the need to
submit an updated report detailing what monitoring has been completed in the completion of the Traffic
Monitoring Plan process, an inventory of equivalent residential units, or the accounting method utilized in
the water system plan, affirming sufficient capacity serving the plat, an inventory of equivalent residential
units, or the accounting method utilized in the general sewer plan, as well as survey comments and flood
requirements for the 100 year floodplain boundary needing to be included on the face of the plat.
Staff Response: The applicant provided a response to the comments submitted by Public Works, included
as Index #35. The applicant acknowledged all of the provided engineering and survey comments and will
address prior to final plat submittal. Staff has conditioned the preliminary plat to meet all of Public
Works comments.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
DNR provided the following comments:
DNR provided comment regarding the parcels being primarily forested land and reiterated the need for a
Forest Practices Application if merchantable timber is removed/harvested as part of the proposal of if
converting to non-forestry use.
Staff Response: Suncadia has submitted the FPA for this division and has obtained an approved FPA
number from DNR.
Kittitas County Public Health
KCPH submitted the following comments:
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KCPH provided comments regarding the sewage for this development being conveyed by means of an
existing gravity sewer and will continue to off-site gravity sewers to the Waste Water Treatment Plant in
Cle Elum and that the additional 72 residential connections to the Suncadia water system has sufficient
capacity to be served, as confirmed by WSDOH-ODW.
Staff Response: The applicants confirmed that the proposed development will be served by a centralized
sewer system owned and managed by Suncadia Environmental Company, LLC and that the system has
enough capacity to serve the plat and agreed that DOH has confirmed sufficient capacity to be served
through DOH.
Public Comments: Public comments were received by: Ira Astrachan.
Ira Astrachan:
Ira Astrachan provided comments regarding the developer being in violation of Section B-43 and B-44, impacting
air quality, failure to comply with C-29 and that since living within the MPR starting in 2019 these three
conditions have not been met, the need for a plan to monitor the developer and establish corrective measures for
non-compliance, failure to comply with Exhibit F-1 of the Development Agreement and lack of compliance with
C-17 Traffic Monitoring Program, and brought forward questions regarding DAHP’s comments in regard to the
Roslyn Waterline Complex.
Staff Response: Suncadia provided a response stating that contractors working within the resort are subject to
Suncadia’s construction equipment emissions and dust suppression requirements and lack of specifics in this
regard leave them with nothing further to respond to; Suncadia responded to the comment regarding C-29 stating
they utilize the property purchase and sale process as the periodic survey identifying through buyers and sellers
what the regional on and off-site recreational activity patterns and work with the Suncadia Fund for Community
Enhancement to determine enhancement needs.; Suncadia is working with Kittitas County Public Works on the
new traffic monitoring plan; Suncadia has also responded in regard to the Roslyn Waterline Complex and that it
has been relocated by agreement with the city (2005) and that the waterline was specifically surveyed and was not
eligible for listing through the historical significance investigation process.
VIII. RECOMMENDATION
As conditioned below, the application does not appear to be detrimental to the general public health, safety or
welfare and meets the basic intent and criteria associated with Title 12, Title 16.08, Title 16.12, Title 17.37, and
Title 17A of the Kittitas County Code, the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, and the Development
Agreement. Staff recommends approval of the Suncadia Phase 2 Division 8 Preliminary Plat LP-22-00005,
subject to the following findings of fact, conclusions, and conditions:
Suggested Findings of Fact
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.
1. Location: 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.
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2. The Comprehensive Plan designation is Rural Recreation.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Zoning Code 17.37. The MPR zone allows for a mixture
of densities.
8. This proposal is consistent with the Kittitas County Critical Areas Code 17A.
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 as outlined in the Development Agreement.
11. Comments were received from various agencies and the public. These comments are included in the index
file for review.
12. 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.
Suggested Conclusions:
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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.
Suggested 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.
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
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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.