Highlander Master Planned Resort
Wenatchee Golf Developers LLC has filed an application for a Master Planned Resort. The proposal includes the creation of a subarea plan to the Douglas County Countywide Comprehensive Plan, applicable development regulations and a planned action under WAC 197-11-164 and 172. The subject property is located within the Rural Resource 5 zoning districts and may more particularly be described as Highlander Golf Course, within Sections 20, Township 22 N, Range 21 E. W.M. in Douglas County, Washington. The proposed project includes the following elements:
- The existing clubhouse with pro-shop and Highlander Grill is the commercial center for the resort.
- Recreational amenities consist of a 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, and tennis club.
- Up to 25 multi-family condo units, 60 resort cottages and 40 larger single family lots.
- Necessary resort/community support facilities such as water, wastewater, electrical, maintenance, administration, security facilities.
Documents Available for Review
A number of documents, including application, draft documents, and environmental checklist are available for public review. These documents can be accessed at this web site. The complete file is available for review at the Douglas County Public Services Building, 140 19th Street NW East Wenatchee.
- Application materials include the following list of documents available for review by the links provided below:
- Application
- SEPA Checklist
- Preliminary Plan Document
- Maps and Graphics
- SEPA Scoping Document
- Draft Environmental Documents: - Upcoming
Present Status
TA public scoping meeting was held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 beginning at 2:00 PM for the purpose of soliciting public and agency comment on what issues should be addressed in the environmental impact statement.
The Scoping Document for the environmental impact statement was issued on August 31, 2009.
The applicant is now performing the necessary studies, system analyses and drafting the planning documents and regulations.
Once the SEPA Responsible Official issues the draft EIS, integrated plan documents and design standards. A 60 day public comment period will be established to take comments on the draft plan, EIS and design standards.
Comments on the application may be addressed to:
Douglas County Regional Planning Commission
c/o Curtis Lillquist, AICP, Senior Planner
Douglas County Transportation & Land Services
140 19th Ste NW Suite A
East Wenatchee WA 98802
Opportunity for Public/Agency Comment
Written comment on the Draft EIS will be accepted during the SEPA comment period following it’s issuance. Written comment on the subarea plan and the planned action will be accepted during the GMA 60 day review period, up to, and including the public hearing. Public testimony will also be accepted pertaining to the subarea plan and planned action during the public hearing. Requests to be notified of future events can be filed in writing with the SEPA Responsible Official at the address above. A public Hearing date has not yet been determined. Any interested person/party has the right to comment on the proposal, request a copy of the decision and appeal the decision subject to the requirements outlined in Title 14 of the Douglas County Code.
Timline
Application determined complete: June 17, 2009
Notice of the opportunity to comment on the application and/or potential environmental impacts related to the proposal: June 25, 2009
Public scoping meeting: July 14, 2009
End of comment period on application and scoping: July 16, 2009
Issuance of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Planned Action documents for 60 day GMA/SEPA review: Estimated Summer-Fall 09
Issuance of Final Environmental Impact Statement and Planned Action: Estimated Fall-Winter 09.
Planning Commission Public Hearing: Estimated Winter 09
Board of Douglas County Commissioner Meeting: Estimated Winter 09-Spring 10
Interested persons may contact Curtis Lillquist, AICP, Senior Planner at (509) 884-7173 for further information about this project.