Proposed 47 Degrees North Project

Proposed 47^o North project by Sun Communities Inc.

Recent Updates

March 22, 2023

Sun Communities has submitted an application packet that includes proposed modifications to the approved Master Site Plan and the Conditions of Approval in the Bullfrog UGA Development Agreement and associated implementing approvals. The City now has up to 28 days to determine if the application is complete and ready for processing. Once the application is determined to be complete, the City will issue a Notice of Application inviting members of the public, as well as local, state, and federal agencies to submit comments on the proposed modifications and the recently issued addendum to the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Click on the following links to see a description of the application review process and to preview the application documents.

• • • Modification Application Processing Schedule Online Version 03-22-23
      
  • • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 1 Cover Letter 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 2A Project Overview 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 2B Cited Documents 03-21-23 Click Here
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 3A Revised Master Site Plan 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 3B Proposed Development Standards 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 3C Single Family Residential Renderings 03-21-23  Click Here
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 3D Multifamily Housing Renderings 03-21-23  Click Here
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 4 Boundary Line Adjustment Application 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 5 Preliminary Subdivision Application 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 6A Proposed Restated and Amended Development Agreement 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 6B Cited Documents 03-21-23   Click Here
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 7A Proposed Conditions of Approval 03-21-23
    • Bullfrog UGA March 2023 Application Exhibit 7B Cited Documents 03-21-23  Click Here

   

  March 9, 2023

• An Addendum to the Supplemental EIS for the 47* North Major Modification was published today and can be accessed by using the links provided below. The Addendum addresses a revised master site plan proposal, which is similar to the proposal considered in the 2020/2021 Supplemental EIS. For the convenience of readers, 3 different versions of the Addendum document are available as follows: the entire Addendum with appendices in a single pdf file; the Addendum and appendices in separate pdf files; and the individual Addendum sections in separate pdf files. The combined Notice of Adoption of the SEIS and Notice of the Addendum, which was published in the newspaper and sent to the City’s mailing lists, is also provided below.47 North SEIS Addendum – NOTICE
  •  SEIS ADDENDUM (Full Document)
    • SEIS ADDENDUM (Individual Sections)
      • Section 0.0 – Dividers
      • Section 0.0 Cover & TOC
      • Section 1.0 – Summary
      • Section 2.0 – Project Description
      • Section 3.0 – Natural Environment
      • Section 3.1 – Land Use
      • Section 3.2 – Aesthetics
      • Section 3.3 – Housing Population Employment
      • Section 3.4 – Cultural Resources
      • Section 3.5 – Parks & Recreation
      • Section 3.6 – Transportation
      • Section 3.7 – Public Services
      • Section 3.8 – Utilities
      • Section 3.9 – Fiscal Conditions
      • Section 4.0 – References
    • SEIS ADDENDUM (Appendices)
      • Appendix A – Air-Noise Tech Memo
      • Appendix A – Earth Tech Memo
      • Appendix A – Wetlands, Plants and Animals Tech Memo
      • Appendix B – 2023-01-06 Water Analysis
      • Appendix B – Utilities Technical Report Core January 5, 2023
      • Appendix C – 47 North Updated Transportation Analysis January 2023
      • Appendix D – Hospital District 2 Calls and Transports 2016-2022
      • Appendix E – 47 North Updated Fiscal Assessment
      • Appendix F – Summary of Mitigation and Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts

  November 30, 2021

  The City of Cle Elum received a letter from Sun Communities on November 30, 2021. Following review of the correspondence, the Mayor responded accordingly on December 2, 2021, and returned the Major Modification Application as requested by the applicant. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

  Background Information

  In 2002 the Cle Elum City Council approved a Master Site Plan and an Annexation and Development Agreement to guide the development of approximately 1,100 acres generally bounded by I-90, Bullfrog Road, SR-903, the City Cemetery, and the Washington State Horse Park.  This planned mixed use development, as originally approved by the City Council provided for the construction of 1,334 dwelling units, 50-affordable housing units, a 75-acre business park, associated amenities, infrastructure improvements, and 524-acres of open space. Other than the dedication of properties to the School District and the City, until recently, no actions have been taken to implement the approved Master Site Plan.

  In 2019 the City was notified that Suncadia, the successors in interest to the original Project Sponsor, Trendwest, had entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell approximately 809-acres within the Bullfrog UGA Master Site Plan to Sun Communities. Sun Communities has now submitted to the City an application to modify the Master Site Plan. With the requested modifications, the project would include:

  1. The installation of 673 manufactured housing units in accordance with federal standards.
  2. The development of an RV Resort with accommodations for up to 661 RVs or equivalent recreational units.
  3. The construction of an amenity center open to public use for a fee, on approximately 6-acres.
  4. The dedication of 7.5-acres to the City for the construction of 50-units of affordable housing.
  5. The set aside of approximately 10-acres for the expansion of the Cle Elum Cemetery.
  6. Approximately 6 miles of trails developed and maintained by Sun Communities open for public use.
  7. Neighborhood parks to be maintained by Sun Communities and open to the public.
  8. Construction of infrastructure including roads, intersection improvements, water and sewer system improvements, and stormwater facilities.
  9. Approximately 530-acres of Open Space including a Managed Open Space Area and a River Corridor Open Space subject to conservation easements.
  10. 26-acres set aside for a business park (to be retained by New Suncadia).

  The Application for the Major Modification and associated documents, as well as background information on the 47 Degrees North Project can be accessed by clicking on the following links.

  If you have questions about the 47 Degrees North Project please call (509) 674-2262 x102 and leave a message or email the Cle Elum Planning Department at planning@cleelum.gov and we will contact you as soon as possible. Please include your name, contact information, and a reference to the 47 Degrees North Project.

  The City will use this website to provide information about the proposal and review processes as it becomes available. Check back regularly for updates.

  Related Project Materials

  RETURNED DEC. 2, 2021 – Proposed Modifications to the Approved Master Site Plan

  • • 47 Degrees North Project Location
    • Proposed Major Modification Notice of Application
      • Notice of Application
        • Compiled agency comments
        • Compiled public comments
    • Major Modification Application
      • Transmittal Memo – 7/1/2021
      • Major Modification Narrative – 7/1/2021
      • Revised Master Site Plan (11 Sheets) – 7/1/2021
      • Working Conditions of Approval – 7/19/2021
    • 47 Degrees North Pre-Application Meeting
      • 47 Degrees North Pre-Application Meeting Summary Transmittal – 10/31/2019
      • 47 Degrees North Pre-Application Meeting Summary – 10/31/2019

  Bullfrog UGA Mixed Use Development – Overview

  • • History/Background – Bullfrog Flats
    • Background Information
      • 2002 site plan
      • 2002 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
      • 2002 Development Agreement
      • 2017 Development Agreement Amendment
      • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
      • Sun Communities Webpage
      • 47 Degrees North Webpage

  State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process (2019-2020)

  • • SEPA Memo
    • SEPA Determination of Significance
    • Supplemental EIS Scoping Meeting
      • SEPA process handout
      • Environmental Issues
      • Proposed Alternatives
      • Comment Form
    • Scoping Memo & Summary
    • Draft Supplemental EIS
      • Notice of Availability
      • Draft SEIS Document – 9-18-2020
        • Appendix A Scoping Summary
        • Appendix B Supplemental Site Engineering Report
        • Appendix C Soils, Geology and Groundwater Report
        • Appendix D Water Supply Assessment
        • Appendix E Wetlands, Plants and Animals, and Fisheries Assessment
        • Appendix F Air Quality and GHG Emissions Report
        • Appendix G  Noise Report
        • Appendix H View Analysis Photos
        • Appendix I Cultural Resources Report – Redacted
        • Appendix J Transportation Report
        • Appendix K Fiscal and Economic Report
      • Draft SEIS Comments Received
        • Hard Copy & Email Comments
        • Voicemail Comments
    • FINAL Supplemental EIS
      • Notice of Availability
      • Final SEIS Document
        • Final SEIS Sections
          • 0.1 Cover and Dividers
          • 0.2 FSEIS Cover Letter
          • 0.3 Cover Inside Page
          • 0.4 Fact Sheet
          • 1.0 Summary
          • 2.0 Project Description
          • 3.0 Key Topic Areas
          • 4.0 Comment Letters
          • 5.0 Acronyms_Abbreviations
          • 6.0 References
          • 7.0 Distribution List
        • Final SEIS Appendices
          • Appendix A – Transportation Addendum
          • Appendix B – Updated Cultural Resources Report
          • Appendix C – Updated Engineering Report
          • Appendix D – Updated Plants and Animal Memo
          • Appendix E – Updated Fiscal Memo