Rivercourse Master Planned Resort
PPR Developments 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 Commercial Agriculture 10 and Rural Resource 5 zoning districts and may more particularly be described as Twin W within a portion of Sections 1 and 12, Township 26 N, Range 21 E. W.M. and Sections 6, 7, and 8, Township 26 N, Range 22 E. W.M in Douglas County, Washington. The proposed project includes the following elements:
- A resort village center with amenities to include a central clubhouse and restaurant, pro shop, 100 room hotel with a gift shop, gourmet wine/grocery store, day spa, 20,000 square foot fitness center, gas station and convenience store.
- Recreational amenities consist of a 18 hole golf course, a 6 hole golf course, driving range, swimming pools, fishing pond, trails, and picnicking area.
- Up to 117 single family residences, 32 estate lots, 208 condos.
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
- Application Narrative
- Submittal Document
- Maps and Graphics
- Exhibit 1.1a Plan Overview
- Exhibit 1.1b Resort Character
- Exhibit 2.1a Phasing
- Exhibit 2.2a Existing Parcels
- Exhibit 2.2b Zoning
- Exhibit 2.2c Land Use Amendments
- Exhibit 2.2d Open Space
- Exhibit 2.2e Drainage
- Exhibit 2.2f Resort Views
- Exhibit 2.2g Accommodations and Amenities
- Exhibit 2.3a Housing
- Exhibit 2.4a Circulation
- Plan Overview
- Resort Village Overview
- SEPA Scoping Document
- Draft Environmental Documents: - Upcoming
Present Status
A public scoping meeting was held on Friday, September 12, 2008 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 October 21, 2008.
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 after the comment period noted above may be addressed to:
Douglas County Regional Planning Commission
c/o Curtis Lillquist, AICP, Senior Planner
Douglas County Transportation & Land Services
140 19th St 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.
Timeline
Application determined complete: August 5, 2008
Notice of the opportunity to comment on the application and/or potential environmental impacts related to the proposal: August 22, 2008
Public scoping meeting: September 12, 2008
End of comment period on application and scoping: September 12, 2008
Issuance of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Planned Action documents for 60 day GMA/SEPA review: Estimated Spring-Summer 09
Issuance of Final Environmental Impact Statement and Planned Action: Estimated Summer-Fall 09.
Planning Commission Public Hearing: Estimated Fall 09
Board of Douglas County Commissioner Meeting: Estimated Fall 09-Winter 10
Interested persons may contact Curtis Lillquist, AICP, Senior Planner at (509) 884-7173 for further information about this project.