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HomeMy WebLinkAbout205 MS 22 Eagle CrestLINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application HEARING TIME AND DATE: 6:00 p.m., June 29, 2022 LOCATION:Lincoln County Courthouse, Commissioner Boardroom 3rd Floor, Kemmerer, Wyoming & Afton Planning & Engineering Office, 61 E. 5th Ave., Afton, Wyoming FILE # 205 MS 22 APPLICANTS:Eagle Rising, LLC PROJECT NAME:Eagle Crest Subdivision – Preliminary Plat COMMUNITY PLAN AREA:Thayne ZONING:Rural SURVEYOR:Surveyor Scherbel, Ltd. PLANNER:Emmett Mavy _____________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSAL:A Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat application proposal to subdivide 31.23 +/- acres into Five (5) residential lots, with an average lot size of 6.42 +/- acres, in the Rural Zone. The lots will share a private subdivision road off HWY 89 just south of Thayne. Each lot will have individual wells and individual engineered septic systems. LOCATION:0.1 miles south of the Town of Thayne, Wyoming in Section 26, Township 34 North, Range 119 West. _____________________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBITS: 1.Preliminary Plat 2.Vicinity Map 3.Draft Development Agreement 4.Agency Correspondence _____________________________________________________________________________________ PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission send a recommendation of APPROVAL to the Board of County Commissioners for File # 205 MS 22 a Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat, with: ●Findings A. thru C. ●Conditions of Approval 1. thru 4. ●A Recommendation for the Board Chairman to sign the Development Agreement 205 MS 22 PZC FINDINGS: A.The proposed subdivision, with conditions, is consistent with the provisions W.S. 18-5-301 through W.S. 18-5-315. B.The proposed subdivision is consistent with goals and objectives of the Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan, including Section IV Land Use Objective 1. Create Land Use Regulations that promote the responsible and orderly development of Lincoln County. C.The proposed subdivision, with conditions, is consistent with the standards and procedures of these Lincoln County Land Use Regulations, including: a.Residential density standards and subdivision improvement standards for the Rural Zone. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1.Significant alteration of the project shall require additional permitting. 2.A Weed Control Plan shall be developed in conjunction with Lincoln County Weed & Pest. 3.Developer and County shall enter into a Development Agreement to: a.Ensure installation of subdivision improvements and preparation of documents, including: i.Construct approved subdivision road with the minimum: 1.26’ width travel lane 2.60’ radius cul-de-sac (100’ travel lane) - Adjacent Double Eagle Drive 3.70’ radius cul-de-sac (120’ travel lane) - Adjacent Reb Road ii.Install electrical power and communication lines; iii.Submittal of Water Distribution Plan to the State Engineer’s Office; iv.Survey monumentation; and v.Development of either,a HOA, CCRs, Road Maintenance Agreement, Special Improvement District, or Mutual Benefit Corporations that at a minimum: 1.Provide an entity for ongoing road maintenance including the collection of road maintenance fees; 2.Provide an entity for ongoing snow removal including the collection of snow removal fees; 3.Ensure road maintenance and snow removal are maintained indefinitely; 4.The chosen document must be filed at the time of final plat filing, and bind all current and future owners to the agreement. 4.Prior to Final Plat Application the improvements shall be installed and inspected by County personnel. a.Provide for final plat approval upon satisfaction of Development Agreement terms; b.Developer Agreement shall be signed by all parties and filed with the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office no later than 60 days after approval of the Preliminary Plat or the application and approval shall be voided. 205 MS 22 PZC AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE: Lincoln County Weed & Pest:Lincoln County Weed &Pest inspected the property and did not notice any noxious weeds. They recommended that if noxious weeds are found, for the developer to treat them themselves or to hire a company to do so. Star Valley Conservation District:No report was received;60 days have passed. State Engineer's Office:No correspondence has been received, but the State Engineer's Office is generally NOT SUPPORTIVE of granting the proposal before the water rights have been finalized. The S.E.O. is still awaiting the documentation for the distribution of water rights for the proposed subdivision. This issue is addressed by the Development Agreement and the Final Plat will not be ready for approval until that requirement is fulfilled. 205 MS 22 PZC £¤89 Thayne 30 19 313635 27 23 26 34 22 24 25 34N 119W 34N 118W Reb R o a d Bison Meadows Lane DoubleEagleDriveWebb Lane Huhtala LaneDouble Eagle Ranch Road £¤89ThayneFOREST SERVICE JOHNSTON, DARREL R & GEORGE C TRUSTEES PRAWITT, GF &DV TRUSTEES NELSON,JODEE A & JASON O BLM HUDSLOAN LANDCOMPANY, LLC EAGLE RISING LLC HEINER,LEROY & MARY TRUST BUTTON, MARY E ETAL DAVIS,BR & MR TRUSTEESSPERL, SCOTT B &TRACY L SPERL, SCOTT & TRACY CARLSON,MICHAEL T & JANE C TJR-1, LLC TJR-1, LLCEAGLE RISING LLC GARCIA,STEFAN & ANGELA MCMAHAN, JIM B & DANIELA S EAGLE RISING LLC SHERIDAN,TAYLOR SHERIDAN, TAYLOR HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC SHERIDAN, TAYLOR SHERIDAN, TAYLOR HUHTALA, STEVEN K & ELIZABETHW TRUSTEES HUDSLOAN LANDCOMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LANDCOMPANY, LLC VANDEBURG, JEFFREY L & LINDA C TRUSTEES LINCOLN COUNTY MOON, EUGENA R BOOKER, MICHAEL& TALLIA BIESMAN-SIMONS, BRUCE & HALEFIELD, TRUSTEES EAGLERISING, LLC BASIX FINANCIAL, LP BEWSEY, MICHAEL JOHNSON,DEREK A HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LAND COMPANY, LLC HUDSLOAN LANDCOMPANY, LLC BARBER, JOHN S & HOLLY AULLMAN, ADAM C &ABBIE L SPERL, JACOBB & JORDYN B MCDOUGALL FELTS, M CORLAND JENSEN,CHASE & MEGAN Maxar, Microsoft Minor Subdivision Application Projects Buffer_205MS22 US Highways WY Highways Township & Range Sections Municipalities File No 205 MS 22 Eagle Crest Eagle Rising LLC Prepared using available data by Destry Dearden, GISP on 7 June 2022. Map is for informational purposes only and in no way represents an official survey of land. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR Eagle Crest Subdivision FILE NO. #205 MS 22 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the __th day of ___, 2022 by and between Lincoln County, Wyoming, hereinafter referred to as “County”, whose address is 925 Sage Avenue, Kemmerer, Wyoming, 83101, specifically Lincoln County Planning and Engineering Office, whose address is 925 Sage Avenue Suite 201, Kemmerer, Wyoming, 83101 and Eagle Rising, LLC., hereinafter referred to as “OWNER/DEVELOPER”,whose address is P.O. Box 501 Thayne, WY 83127. WHEREAS, it is the intent and purpose of the OWNER/DEVELOPER to meet the conditions of approval for File No.# 205 MS 22 Subdivision to subdivide approximately 31.23 acres into 5 lots as set forth in the Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, the OWNER/DEVELOPER is the sole owner of the identified certain Property (see Exhibit A) located in the County; and WHEREAS, it is the intent and purpose of the OWNER/DEVELOPER and the County to enter into this Agreement that will guarantee the full and satisfactory completion of the required Improvements on the Property described in this Agreement and it is the intent of this Agreement and the parties to satisfy the Improvement requirements and to provide for the approval of the final plat application by the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners and the final plat recordation in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk of Eagle Crest Subdivision; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties agree: Section 1. Definitions 1.1 SUBDIVISION:The subject of this Agreement, which is designated and identified as File No. #205 MS 22 Eagle Crest Subdivision on the Property described in Exhibit A in the jurisdiction of Lincoln County, Wyoming. This definition shall include any and all future mention to the term SUBDIVISION. 1.2 IMPROVEMENT:Any alteration to the land or other physical construction located on or off the Property that is associated with this subdivision, building site, or development. 1.3 OWNER//DEVELOPER:means and refers to Eagle Rising,LLC, whose address is P.O. Box 501 Thayne, WY 83127, the party that owns and is developing the Property and shall include and subsequent owner(s) or OWNER/DEVELOPER(s) of the Property. Page 1 of 10 Date: 1.4 PROPERTY:means and refers to the identified approximately 31.23+/- acres of a certain parcel(s) of Property located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, as described in Exhibit A. Section 2. Planned Improvements. The OWNER/DEVELOPER shall, at its sole cost and expense, properly install and complete the following required improvements: ●Subdivision Road: o 26’ Width Travel Lane o 60’ Radius Cul-de-sac (100’ Travel Lane) - Adjacent Double Eagle Drive o 70’ Radius Cul-de-sac (120’ Travel Lane) - Adjacent Reb Road ●Submittal of Water Distribution Plan to the State Engineer’s Office ●Utilities: o Install Electrical Power to each identified lot o Install Communication lines to each identified lot ●Surveyor’s lot monuments as set forth in the Preliminary Plat attached hereto as Exhibit B ●Disturbed areas shall be reseeded to avoid weed infestation and erosion ●Road Signs: The Developer to purchase private road name sign and stop sign through Lincoln County, Wyoming Planning and Engineering Office to assure standardization throughout the County and said County Office will install after completion of improvements and subdivision final approval. OWNER/DEVELOPER agrees that these Improvements shall be installed in compliance with Lincoln County Land Use Regulations Chapter 6 adopted by the County or other agencies responsible for providing services to the Development. Section 3. Sales or building permits.No lot shall be sold prior to final plat approval by the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners and recording by the Lincoln County Clerk. Also no building permits shall be issued by the County until final plat approval and recording. Section 4. Schedule for Commencement and Completion of the Improvements. The OWNER/DEVELOPER shall commence construction of the Improvements for SUBDIVISION within two (2) years after the SUBDIVISION Preliminary Plat approval by the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners. The OWNER/DEVELOPER will complete construction of the Improvements within three (3) years after approval of the Preliminary Plat. If OWNER/DEVELOPER does not commence construction of the Improvements within two (2) years or complete Improvements within three (3) years of the date of SUBDIVISION Preliminary Plat approval by the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners, the preliminary plat approval for SUBDIVISION will be automatically revoked. At such time, the OWNER/DEVELOPER must reapply for approval of SUBDIVISION under the then current County subdivision regulations. If OWNER/DEVELOPER timely completes the Improvements and meets all of the conditions of approval set out in the Final Determination approving the Preliminary Plat and improvements as outlined in this SUBDIVISION Agreement, a Final Plat shall be signed and recorded. Page 2 of 10 Date: Section 5. Control of trash, weeds, dust, erosion, and sedimentation.The OWNER/DEVELOPER shall be fully responsible for all dust abatement, erosion, sedimentation, weed, and trash control on the Property required by any County, State or Federal regulations. OWNER/DEVELOPER shall use best management practices and industry standards for control. Trash shall be contained at all times. The responsibilities in this Section shall run with the land and shall therefore apply before, during, and until completion of Improvements. Section 6. Permits.The OWNER/DEVELOPER is responsible for obtaining all 60’ right-of-way, easements, access, excavation, and other permits and approvals required by local, State, or Federal regulations. Section 7. Inspections.The OWNER/DEVELOPER’s representatives shall make regular inspections and maintain control of SUBDIVISION while it is under construction. Representatives of the County shall have the right to enter upon the Property at any reasonable time to inspect and to determine whether the OWNER/DEVELOPER is in compliance with this Agreement. The OWNER/DEVELOPER shall permit the County and its representatives to enter upon and inspect the Property at reasonable times. The OWNER/DEVELOPER will not materially deviate from the Improvements required herein without the prior written approval of the County, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Section 8. Final Inspection and Approval of Improvements.The OWNER/DEVELOPER shall notify the County when it believes that the Improvements have been fully and properly completed and shall request final inspection and approval and acceptance of the Improvements by the County. At the time of such notification to the County, OWNER/DEVELOPER shall submit to County a set of “as built” plans and specifications, prepared by its engineer. The County will provide interim and final inspection of the Improvements within a reasonable time period after notification by the OWNER/DEVELOPER of completion and submission of “as built” plans and specifications. Upon inspection, the County shall give written acceptance of the Improvements or a written checklist of material deficiencies, such noted deficiencies shall be specific as to location and shall specify, in detail, the necessary corrective action to be taken by the OWNER/DEVELOPER. Upon approval of the final inspection, the County shall notify OWNER/DEVELOPER of its acceptance of the Improvements. Section 9. Warranty of the Improvements. The OWNER/DEVELOPER warrants the prompt and satisfactory correction of all defects and deficiencies, for both materials and workmanship, in the Improvements that occur or become evident within one year. If such defect or deficiency occurs or becomes evident during such period, then the OWNER/DEVELOPER shall, within thirty (30) days after written demand by the County to do so, correct it or cause it to be corrected. If the defect or deficiency cannot be reasonably corrected within thirty (30) days after written demand from the County, the OWNER/DEVELOPER shall commence the correction of the deficiency within the thirty (30) day period and proceed with reasonable diligence to correct the same or cause it to be corrected. Page 3 of 10 Date: Section 10. Remedies.In the event the OWNER/DEVELOPER fails to perform any of the terms, conditions or obligations in this Agreement or has not resolved a defect or deficiency under this Agreement, the County, at its option, may exercise any rights and remedies it may have under law. Furthermore, the County reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to revoke the OWNER/DEVELOPER’s approvals for SUBDIVISION. In the event of said revocation, OWNER/DEVELOPER must reapply for approval of SUBDIVISION under the then current County subdivision regulations. Section 11. Default.If the OWNER/DEVELOPER fails to fully perform any of its obligations in accordance with this Agreement, or fails or refuses to correct any defect or deficiency in the Improvements required by this Agreement, then the OWNER/DEVELOPER shall be in Default of this Agreement. Lincoln County shall notify the OWNER/DEVELOPER of the specific Default or failing. If Default occurs, then Lincoln County shall be entitled to use any of the Remedies in the preceding paragraph at its own discretion. Section 12. Maintenance of Lots. OWNER/DEVELOPER hereby agrees that all unsold lots shall be maintained by the OWNER/DEVELOPER at the OWNER/DEVELOPER’s sole expense. Section 13. Maintenance of Roads. OWNER/DEVELOPER hereby agrees that they will create a binding document either a HOA, CCRs, Road Maintenance Agreement, Special Improvement District, or Mutual Benefit Corporations that at a minimum: a.Provide an entity for ongoing road maintenance including the collection of road maintenance fees; b.Provide an entity for ongoing snow removal including the collection of snow removal fees; c.Ensure road maintenance and snow removal are maintained indefinitely. d.The chosen document must be filed at the time of final plat filing, and bind all current and future owners to the agreement. Section 14. Binding Upon Successors.This Development Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives. Section 15. Notices.Any written notices required herein shall be deemed delivered to the addressee when delivered in person on a business day at the address set forth below or on the third day after being deposited in the United States mail, for delivery by properly addressed, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth below. Notices to the County shall be addressed to, or delivered at, the following address: Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners ATTN: Planning Director Planning and Engineering Office Page 4 of 10 Date: 925 Sage Avenue Suite 201 Kemmerer, WY 83101 Notices to the OWNER/DEVELOPER shall be addressed to, or delivered at, the following address: Eagle Rising, LLC P.O. Box 501 Thayne, WY 83127 Section 16. Indemnification. A.No Liability for County Approval or Denial. The OWNER/DEVELOPER acknowledges and agrees (1) that the County is not, and shall not be, in any way liable for any damages, loss or injuries whatsoever, including attorney fees, that may be sustained as the result of the County’s issuance or denial of any permits, inspections, approvals or acceptances of the Improvements or use of any portion of the Improvements, and (2) that the County’s issuance or denial of any permits, inspections, approvals or acceptances does not, and shall not, in any way be deemed to insure the OWNER/DEVELOPER, or any of its heirs, successors, assigns, tenants, or licensees or any third party, against damage or injury of any kind. B.Indemnification. Except as provided below, the OWNER/DEVELOPER agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify the County, and all of its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives from any and all claims, costs and liability of every kind and nature that may be asserted at any time against any such parties for injury or damage received or sustained by any person or entity in connection with (1) the County’s review of, denial, or approval of any plans, including those for the Improvements, (2) the inspection or issuance of any approval or acceptance of Improvements, (3) the SUBDIVISION, construction, maintenance or use of any portion of the Improvements and (4) the performance by the OWNER/DEVELOPER of its obligations under this Agreement and all related Agreements. The indemnification required herein shall include, but not be limited to, any costs of defense incurred by the indemnified parties including attorney fees and expert witness fees. Section 17. Amendments or Alterations. Any changes,omissions, modifications, revisions, additions or amendments to this Development Agreement shall be incorporated by written instrument, executed and signed by all parties. Section 18. Severability.The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted. Section 19. Filing. The County shall have this Agreement recorded in the Office of the Lincoln County Clerk. Section 20. Authority to Execute.The County hereby warrants and represents to the OWNER/DEVELOPER that the persons executing this Agreement on its behalf have been Page 5 of 10 Date: properly authorized to do so by the Board of County Commissioners. The OWNER/DEVELOPER hereby warrants and represents to the County (1) that it is the owner of record of the Property or the owner’s authorized representative, (2) that it has the right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to agree to the terms, provisions, and conditions set forth herein and to bind the subdivision as set forth herein, (3) that all legal action needed to authorize the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement have been taken, and (4) that neither the execution of this Agreement nor the performance of the obligations assumed by the OWNER/DEVELOPER hereunder will (i) result in a breach or default under any Agreement to which the OWNER/DEVELOPER is a party or to which it or the subdivision is bound or (ii) violate any statute, law restriction, court order, or Agreement to which the OWNER/DEVELOPER or the subdivision is subject. Section 21. Regulations.The OWNER/DEVELOPER agrees to abide by all regulations, laws and codes of Lincoln County, the State of Wyoming, and the Federal Government. Section 22. Applicable Law/Venue.The construction,interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming. The Courts of the State of Wyoming shall have jurisdiction over this Agreement and the parties, and the venue shall be the Third Judicial District, Lincoln County, Wyoming. Section 23. Insurance.OWNER/DEVELOPER shall procure,and at all times maintain, general liability insurance to protect from claims for damages because of negligence or bodily injury, including but not limited to death and damages to property, all with coverage limits of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said insurance will also provide coverage to fulfill the OWNER/DEVELOPER’s indemnification requirements set forth herein and be obtained before beginning construction. Upon request, OWNER/DEVELOPER agrees to provide a certificate of liability insurance to County evidencing said limit. Section 24. Entirety of Agreement.This Agreement sets forth all promises, inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between OWNER/DEVELOPER and County relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, agreements, conditions or understanding, either oral or written, express or implied, between OWNER/DEVELOPER and County, other than as are stated herein. All Exhibits referenced herein are incorporated in this Agreement as if set forth in full including all text information in the Exhibits. In the event of any conflict of terms in this Agreement and any Exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall control. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by them or their successors in interest or their assigns. Section 25. No Waiver of County Rights. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision nor will it be deemed to constitute a continuity waiver unless expressly provided for; nor will the waiver of any default under this Agreement be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default or defaults of the same type. The County’s failure to exercise any obligation under this Agreement will not constitute the approval of any wrongful act by the OWNER/DEVELOPER or the acceptance of any Improvement. Page 6 of 10 Date: OWNER/DEVELOPER acknowledges that Lincoln County reserves the right to revoke all approvals for SUBDIVISION upon failure to comply with SUBDIVISION conditions of approval, upon any of the violations of Lincoln County Land Use Regulations, or for misrepresentations or material omissions made to the Lincoln County Planning and Engineering Office or Board of County Commissioners. Section 26. Sovereign Immunity.The County does not waive sovereign immunity by entering into this Agreement and specifically retains immunity and all defenses available to it pursuant to law, including government immunity. Section 27. Effective Date.This Agreement shall become valid and binding only upon its approval by the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners and shall be effective on the date first written above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties to this Agreement through their duly authorized representatives have executed this Agreement on the days and dates set out below and certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. LINCOLN COUNTY ________________________________Date: ______________________ Robert King, Chair Board of Lincoln County Commissioners Attest: ________________________________ April Brunski Lincoln County Clerk Page 7 of 10 Date: OWNER/DEVELOPER ________________________________Date: ______________________ Eagle Rising, LLC - BY: ______________________, Owner ________________________________Date: ______________________ Owner STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss COUNTY OF LINCOLN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by__________________________, on this _______day of ________________, 2022. Witness my hand and official seal. (SEAL) _____________________________________ Notary Public My Commission expires: ________________ Page 8 of 10 Date: EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Eagle Crest Subdivision 31.23+/- acres within Section 26, Township 34 North, Range 119 West, in, Lincoln County, Wyoming. Page 9 of 10 Date: EXHIBIT B APPROVED PRELIMINARY PLAT See Attached Page 10 of 10 Date: State Engineer’s Office HERSCHLER BUILDING, 2W CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82002 (307) 777-7354 seoleg@seo.wyo.gov MARK GORDON GOVERNOR BRANDON GEBHART, P.E. STATE ENGINEER June 20, 2022 Lincoln County Office of Planning and Engineering 421 Jefferson St., Ste. 708 Afton, Wyoming 83110 planning@lcwy.org RE:Eagle Crest Subdivision, File No: 205 MS 22 To Whom It May Concern: The State Engineer’s Office – Ground Water Division reviewed the referenced submittal in compliance with W.S. 18-5-306(c)(i) and is NOT SUPPORTIVE of the granting of this proposal at this time. The proposed minor subdivision is to be located in parts of the NE¼SW¼ and SE¼SW¼ of Section 26, T34N, R119W, Lincoln County, Wyoming. The subdivision consists of 5 lots. Based upon a review of the information submitted, the State Engineer’s Office offers the following: 1.If any new wells are proposed, they must be constructed in accordance with the State Engineer’s water well. The procurement of the necessary and appropriate State Engineer water right permit allows the applicant to attempt to develop a water supply adequate to meet the proposed needs, and is no guarantee that any water will be physically available. 2.If any new wells are proposed, they must be constructed in accordance with the State Engineer’s Office Rules and Regulations, Part III, Water Well Minimum Construction Standards. 3.Any well not to be used must be properly plugged and abandoned as outlined in the above referenced rules and regulations. 4.Any wells developed for uses that do NOT fall within the definition of domestic or stock use require adjudication by the Board of Control. 5.The water right search revealed other existing water rights attached to the subdivision lands. Those water rights must be addressed as outlined in Wyoming Statute 18-5-306(a)(xi). To date, the Board of Control has not received this required documentation. Wyoming Statute 18-5-306(a)(xi): (xi)With respect to any water rights appurtenant to lands to be subdivided in accordance with this chapter and prior to final approval of the subdivision the subdivider shall provide the following: (A)The intended disposition of the water rights, by: Surface Water Ground Water Board of Control (307) 777-6475 (307) 777-6163 (307) 777-6178 (I)Evidence that the subdivider has submitted to the state engineer the documentation necessary to relinquish the water rights and has notified purchasers and the board of this action; (II)Evidence that the subdivider has submitted to the state engineer the documentation necessary to change the use, place of use or point of diversion to provide for beneficial use of the water rights outside the subdivision; or (III)A plan, a copy of which was submitted to and approved by the state engineer prior to the final approval of the subdivision application, for the distribution of the water rights appurtenant to the land to be subdivided. The plan shall specify the distribution of the water to the lots within the subdivision and shall include all appropriate applications for change of use, change of place of use or change in point of diversion or means of conveyance in accordance with W.S. 41-3-103, 41-3-104 or 41-3-114. (B)If the subdivision is located within lands, served by or crossed by a ditch, irrigation company or association or by an unorganized ditch, evidence that the plan has been submitted, at least sixty (60) days prior to the submittal of the application for the subdivision permit to the company, or association, or the remaining appropriators in the case of an unorganized ditch for their review and recommendations; (C)Evidence that the subdivider will specifically state on all offers and solicitations relative to the subdivision his intent to comply with this paragraph and that the seller does not warrant to a purchaser that he shall have any rights to the natural flow of any stream within or adjacent to the proposed subdivision. He shall further state that the Wyoming law does not recognize any riparian rights to the continued natural flow of a stream or river for persons living on the banks of the stream or river; (D)If the subdivision is located within the boundaries of an irrigation district that is subject to the provisions of title 41, chapter 7 of the Wyoming statutes, the application shall include a review and recommendations from the irrigation district regarding the attached water rights and the irrigation district's easements. If there is a conflict with the irrigation district's recommendations, the applicant shall certify that it has met with and made a good faith effort to resolve any conflicts with the irrigation district; and (E)If the subdivision will create a significant additional burden or risk of liability to the irrigation district, company, association or remaining appropriators including appropriators on an unorganized ditch, the applicant shall provide an adequate and responsible plan to reduce or eliminate the additional burden or risk of liability. In summary, the State Engineer’s Office is NOT SUPPORTIVE to the granting of this proposal based on our evaluation under W.S. 18-5-306 (a) (xi) until item 5 has been adequately addressed. In all correspondence regarding this application, please reference “State Engineer Subdivision Review Number 2022-35-12”. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (307) 777-6166, or if you prefer email, at markus.malessa@wyo.gov. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the subdivision application. Sincerely, Markus Malessa Natural Resources Analyst TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL Cc:Lisa Lindemann, Administrator, Ground Water Division Nathan Graves, Administrator, Surface Water Division Cheryl Timm, Administrator, Board of Control Division Kevin Payne, Superintendent, Water Division IV Mike Johnson, Lead Hydrographer/Commissioner, Water Division IV, District 12