Public Notices

Location: 4240 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922 
Project Description: Proposal for the development of a three-story, 48-unit multifamily residential complex, featuring a mix of two- and three-bedroom units distributed across two buildings. The project includes approximately 72 onsite parking spaces to accommodate residents and guests and is located in the General Commercial zoning district.

Notice of Public Hearing
SEPA – Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS)
Notice of Decision (3/31/2025)
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Decision Approving Conditional Use Permit (3/31/2025)
The complete application files are available for public review online: https://cleelum.gov/city-services/planning/4240-bullfrog-apartments/ or at City Hall – 119 W First Street, Cle Elum, WA.  If you have questions regarding this proposal, please email [email protected] or call 509-674-2262.

The Bullfrog Flats Development Project is a phased, mixed-use development located in the western part of Cle Elum, between Bullfrog Road and SR 903. The current proposal is approval of subsequent development pursuant to the 2002 Bullfrog Flats UGA master site plan and development agreement approved by the City in 2002. The application is comprised of a boundary line adjustment to establish parcels and phase boundaries for the master site plan, alongside master plat and preliminary plat applications for the first three phases: S-1 (95 single-family units), S-2 (138 single-family units), and J (164 zero-lot line townhouse units), for a total of 397 units.

The entire site is zoned as Planned Mixed Use (PMU), governed by the standards and conditions set forth in the existing Development Agreement. Primary access will be provided by a new road extension connecting Bullfrog Road to SR 903, with additional connections to the north and south. These phases are part of an overall project that is proposed to be developed over an approximate 10- year period and includes 1,334 single family and multifamily housing units, 950,000 square of business park uses, extensive open space including parks, trails and recreational facilities. Sites for affordable housing and expansion of the city cemetery will also be set aside and dedicated to the city. The master plat includes phasing details, such as proposed phases, residential units, and roadways for the development. The application also requests to transfer the Development Agreement from Sun Communities, and extension of the Development Agreement by 10 years, through 2037. As each phase proceeds, individual preliminary subdivision and grading, excavation, and filling applications will be submitted to further subdivide the land and install the necessary infrastructure for residential lots.

Notice of Closed Record Public Hearing
Notice of Decision
The complete application files are available for public review online:
https://cleelum.gov/city-services/planning/bullfrog-flats-development/

Applicant: Whole Health Pharmacy c/o Clinton Knight and Ryan Scheffelmaier 
Location: 200 E First Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922 
Project Description: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a drive-through facility with associated vehicle stacking space to be located within a city-owned right-of-way for a proposed pharmacy.   
Public Comment and Review: Written comments must be submitted by March 3, 2025, to the City of Cle Elum, 119 W First St, Cle Elum, WA 98922. The full application file is available for review at City Hall and below: 

Notice of Application
Variance Application & Receipt
Traffic Study
Narrative
Applicant Submitted Letters of Support
Drive Thru Options – Site
Notice of Decision, Findings of Fact, Conclusions (3/13/25)
Public Comments
Agency Comments

 

Contact Information: For questions, contact Colleda Monick at (509) 674-2262 x102 or email [email protected]. 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The Conditional Use Application seeks to establish a retail sales business involving equipment or vehicles kept or exhibited outdoors and utilized for manufacturing, farming, or construction in the General Commercial zoning district.

Public Hearing date: This request requires that the Hearing Examiner hold an open record public hearing, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing 
Application
Narrative
Site Plan
Findings of Fact, Conclusion and Recommendation (12/4/2024)

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal for a mixed residential development on approximately 11.97 acres, to create 93 lots with a mix of single-family and common wall units developed over six phases. The applicant is also seeking approval of a Development Agreement that will establish the standards that are applicable to the development and other conditions that control the development, use, and mitigation of the property.

 

Required Permits: The following local, state, and federal permits/approvals may or will be needed for this project: Building Permit, Grading Permit. Additional permits and approvals that may be required will be identified during the review of the applications.

Required Studies: The applicant has submitted a SEPA Checklist, Critical Areas Report (December 2023) and a Traffic Impact Analysis (June 2023). Additional studies that may be required will be identified during the review of the applications.

Development Regulations for Project Mitigation and Consistency Include: The State Environmental Policy Act, the Cle Elum Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, and the Cle Elum Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.

REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. There is a 30-day comment period for this review. All written comments received by 4:30 p.m. on December 20, 2024 will be considered prior to issuing a SEPA threshold determination. This proposal requires a Public Hearing which will be scheduled at a later date. Please reference file numbers (SUB-2023-003, DA-2024-001, SEPA-2024-004) and applicant’s project name (Wildwood Ranch) in any correspondence you submit. You can mail or submit your comments to:

City of Cle Elum, Attention: Planning Department/Wildwood
119 West First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922

The complete application files are available for public review at the City of Cle Elum, 119 W First Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922 and can be found online at https://cleelum.gov/cityservices/planning/wildwood-ranch-development/. If you have any questions on this proposal, please contact Colleda Monick, Planning Consultant at (509) 674-2262, or email to: [email protected]

 

REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: 
The City of Cle Elum is requesting comments on the following Planned Mixed Use Application. Documents are attached for your review and consideration:

Notice
Narrative & Project Description
SEPA
Site Plan

Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts.  There is a 15-day comment period for this review. All written comments received by 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2024 will be considered prior to issuing the final SEPA determination.  This proposal requires a Public Hearing which will be scheduled at a later date. Please reference file numbers (SEPA-2024-001) and applicant’s project name (Upper Kittitas County Recreation Center) in any correspondence you submit.  You can mail or submit your comments to:

City of Cle Elum
Attention:  Planning Department/Upper Kittitas County Recreation Center
 119 West First Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922