Vision Statement:
Our community’s Rural Character will be supported by facilitating strong local ties and communication between the public, organizations, and government; promoting locally owned businesses and supporting quality education; protecting the environment, and maintaining landowners’ rights and responsibilities; promoting controlled and well-planned growth with appropriate infrastructure; ensuring proper representation for rural interests and needs; and supporting the health and safety and the privacy of our vibrant community.
Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):
“Rural Areas are expected to retain important cultural, economic, and rural lifestyle opportunities in the region over the long term. They are not intended to be served with urban services or accommodate a significant amount of residential or employment growth. VISION 2050 calls for reduced rural population growth rates in all counties. Counties are encouraged to plan for even lower growth—where possible—than contained in the Regional Growth Strategy.”
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Major Issues
Planning *
KCCP 2024 Major Update
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint efforts with other King County Rural Area UACs, UAAs, and Organizations (see “Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations” box below)
Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations
- Enumclaw Plateau Comm Assoc
- Four Creeks UAC
- Friends of Sammamish Valley
- Greater Maple Valley UAC
- Green River Coalition
- Green Valley/Lake Holm Assoc
- Hollywood Hill Association
- Soos Creek Area Response
- Upper Bear Creek UAC
- Vashon-Maury Community Council
The Joint Team has collaborated on the following major regional tasks:
DOC Proposed Changes to GMA WACs
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2024 Major Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
The Greater Maple Valley UAC (GMVUAC) coordinates the Joint Team.
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GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Announcements
Monthly Meetings
On Monday, October 2, 2023, the Area Council will hold its regular monthly meeting from 7 – 9:30 PM at the Maple Valley Fire Station at 22225 SE 231st St (across from the KC Sheriff’s Precinct). All monthly meetings are hybrid—in-person and on Zoom. As the meeting date approaches, please see “GMVUAC Monthly Meetings” box for Agenda and Zoom information.
On Monday, September 11, 2023, (one week later than the 1st Monday of the month due to the observance of the Labor day Holiday) the Area Council held its regular monthly meeting. Major topics of discussion were: (1) 2024 King County Comprehensive Plan Update; (2) 25th Annual Model Train Show; (3) King County Community Needs List Program; and (4) On-Site Sewage Systems. For an article summarizing the meeting please click on “* 9/23—25th Annual Model Train Show” in the 2023/2022 GMVUAC Monthly Meeting Articles box or go to the “Correspondence” drop-down menu and click on “Monthly Articles” and select “2023.”
25th Annual Model Train Show
The 25th Annual Maple Valley Operating Model Train Show is happening soon.
2024 KCCP Major Update
On August 29, 2023, The Joint Team (ten Rural Area Unincorporated Area Councils / Unincorporated Area Associations / Organizations, coordinated by the Area Council), submitted to King County Additional Comments on the Public Review Draft (PRD) of the 2024 KCCP Major Update (see link in the Major Issues box under Planning). On July 14, 2023, following 6 weeks of detailed review and preparation, the Joint Team submitted extensive Comments to King County on its PRD.
Proposed Glamping and RV Park
On August 6, 2023, the Area Council submitted comprehensive Comments on CDUP23-0002 Permit Application to site a Glamping / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park in Ravensdale. The proposal is for construction, in three phases, of a recreational campsite in Ravensdale in the Rural Area consisting of 49 units (25 RV, 12 cabin, 8 tent, 3 tipi, 1 camp host cabin), together with all the supporting facilities, such as parking, toilet/shower, kitchen, office/host and an onsite store for campers. To view the Comments, click on the “Glamping” item in the “Major Issues” box under “Local.”
News
Asphalt Facility
On April 14, 2022, the King County Department of Local Services–Permitting Division approved Lakeside Industry’s development and shoreline permits (see: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/permits/public-notices.aspx). Members of the Public have submitted a Land-Use Petition to Superior Court arguing against this decision calling for either preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or additional mitigation to address the environmental impacts.
2021 CPP Update
On April 6, 2022, the 2021 Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) were ratified by the cities and towns in King County following the King County Council’s approval in December 2021. The CPPs (https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/executive/performance-strategy-budget/regional-planning/CPPs/2021-CPPs-Adopted-and-Ratified.ashx?la=en) provide a countywide vision and serve as the guiding principles and policies for all Comprehensive Planning in King County (County, City, and Special-Purpose District), as well as County and City Zoning Codes. Since mid 2020 the Area Council led a team of Rural Area UACs and UAAs (Unincorporated Area Associations) in a complete review of multiple drafts and preparation of detailed written comments.
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
On March 22, 2022, the King County Dept. of Natural Resources–Solid Waste Division issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on its Cedar Hills Regional Landfill 2020 Site Development Plan and Facilities Relocation. The FEIS includes changes to the September 2020 Draft EIS (DEIS) based on new information learned, and comments received, as well as responses to comments submitted on the draft EIS. As part of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the Final EIS contains a Responsiveness Summary (Appendix M), which provides the public with responses from the Solid Waste Division to all the questions and comments that were received during the public comment period for the Draft EIS. Please visit the project website to review the FEIS documents.
2022 PSRC RTP Update
On February 25, 2022, the Area Council, through its Joint Transportation Initiative (JTI), submitted Comments on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s draft 2022 Regional Transportion Plan (RTP) Update. JTI led a team of King County Rural Area UACs/UAAs/Organizations (EPCA, FofSV, GRC, GV/LHA, HHA, SCAR, UBCUAC) to review the draft RTP and prepare detailed comments.
Major Issues
Planning *
KCCP 2024 Major Update
PSRC Regional Transportation Plan
PSRC VISION 2050
CPP 2021 Update
KCCP 2020 Mid-Point Update
Regional
Adult Beverage Ordinance
Emergent Traffic Corridors
Hirst and Legislative Fix
Onsite Sewage Systems
Utility Franchise Compensation
Local
Asphalt Facility
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Glamping & RV Park Permit Application
Landsburg Mine Site Cleanup
John Henry Coal Mine #1
Maple Valley Market Conversion
Queen City Farms
Reserve Silica
* : Joint efforts with other King County Rural Area UACs, UAAs, and Organizations (see “Joint Team of Rural Area Organizations” box below)
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Ask a question or express your interest:
GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038
Greater Maple Valley
The GMVUAC serves the residents of unincorporated King County living in the Tahoma School District No. 409 (outside the city limits of Maple Valley). Our Washington nonprofit corporation was established in 1977; we serve a population of 16,100 (2010 Census); and our service area is 116 sq mi. Below is a map of our Service Area and the four Community Areas:
2023/2022 GMVUAC Monthly Meeting Articles
* 9/23--25th Annual Model Train Show
* 8/23--Glamping Permit Comments
* 7/23--KC Comprehensive Plan Update
* 6/23--KC Comprehensive Plan Update
* 5/23--Fire District Facility Plans
* 4/23--Ravensdale Community Issues
* 3/23--KC Flood Mgmt Plan
* 2/23--KC Solid Waste & Recycling
* 1/23--Subarea Planning
* 12/22--KC Dept. of Local Services
* 11/22--KC Budget
* 10/22--KC Tax Assessor
* 9/22--Conserve Our Futures
* 8/22--School Siting & Impact Fees
* 7/22--Community Outreach
* 6/22--State Representative Visit
* 5/22--Rural Area Issues
* 4/22--KC Comprehensive Plan
* 3/22--Fireworks Prohibition
* 2/22--Fossil Fuel Facility Permitting
* 1/22--Area Council Biennial Survey