by GMVUAC Committee | Aug 13, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
On October 24, 2023, the CDUP23-0002 Permit Application to site a Glamping / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park in Ravensdale was withdrawn by the applicant. On August 6, 2023, the Area Council submitted comprehensive Comments on CDUP23-0002. 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."
by GMVUAC Committee | May 17, 2019 | Announcements, Major Issues
On November 22, 2022, the King County Council passed an Ordinance declaring a one-year moratorium prohibiting the acceptance of applications for the establishment of new or expansion of existing wineries, breweries, distilleries and remote tasting rooms, as primary or accessory uses or as home occupations or home industries; and prohibiting temporary use permits for wineries, breweries, distilleries and remote tasting room; and establishing a work plan to evaluate the next steps for the regulations regarding these uses.
by GMVUAC Committee | Jan 1, 2022 | Announcements
King County Local Services is asking people who live in unincorporated areas (areas that lie outside city limits) what would make their communities better places to live.
by GMVUAC Committee | Mar 13, 2020 | Major Issues, News
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.
by GMVUAC Committee | Oct 13, 2020 | Major Issues, News
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.