by GMVUAC Committee | Oct 8, 2022 | Major Issues
The 25th Annual Maple Valley Operating Model Train Show was held on October 21 & 22, 2023.
by GMVUAC Committee | Jun 10, 2024 | Announcements, Major Issues
The Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River (GMV/CR) Community Service Area (CSA) Subarea Plan is now being developed. The Area Council territory makes up most of the GMV/CR CSA, so this will be the Subarea Plan for our local area. The Subarea Plan focusses on locally specific policies that address long-range community vision over the next 20 years. A King County Subarea Planning team has been working with the Area Council for many months and ensuring the Subarea Plan is centered on community engagement. Also, for the King County GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan website, please see: GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan (https://publicinput.com/greatermaplevalley).
Area Council Committee (Environment, Growth Management, and Transportation) meetings were held on January 22, 2025, to discuss Objectives, Issues, and Policies for the Subarea Plan. Members of the King County Subarea team attended each meeting providing a wealth of maps, data, and expertise.
by GMVUAC Committee | Aug 13, 2023 | Announcements, Major Issues
On March 17, 2025, the Joint Rural Team (nine Rural Area Unincorporated Area Councils / Unincorporated Area Associations / Organizations, coordinated by the Area Council) submitted Comments on the King County Executive’s 2024 Proposed Update to the King County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) and Best Available Science (BAS), October 2024, to the King County Council’s Local Services & Land-Use Committee. This is the final piece of the 2024 KCCP Major Ten-Year Update (it is being administratively handled by the King County Council an an annual update for 2025).
by Anavrin | Nov 16, 2017 | Announcements, Major Issues
On March 17, 2025, the GMVUAC submitted a Comments Letter and a Table to the King County Department of Local Services–Permitting Division (DLS-P) regarding Reserve Silica’s reclamation and filling activities at its old mining operation in Ravensdale. This was a followup to October 2024 a meeting/correspondence (see below). On October 7, 2024, the Area Council hosted the King County DLS Director and DLS-P personnel. Area Council members presented slides detailing specific concerns related to permitting and reclamation activities at the Reserve Silica site SE of Ravensdale. On October 18, 2024, as a followup to that meeting a Table of Discussion Items, Area Council Comments and Requests were submitted to KC DLS-P.
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 | 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.
