by GMVUAC Committee | Jun 10, 2024 | Major Issues, News
Work is ongoing on the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River (GMV/CR) Community Service Area (CSA) Subarea Plan. As the Area Council territory makes up most of the GMV/CR CSA, this is 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.
The Preliminary Plan will be released for Public review and comment on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. King County will host a Public Virtual Meeting from on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 7 PM to discuss the plan and the planning process Register. The Public Comment period closes on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Area Council Committees (Economic, Environment, Growth Management, and Transportation) will be reviewing and commenting on their respective portions of the Preliminary Plan.
For more information please see the King County GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan website: GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan (https://publicinput.com/greatermaplevalley).
by GMVUAC Committee | May 16, 2025 | News
On May 1, 2025, at the Issaquah Highlands Fire Station #73 the King County (KC) Department of Local Services (DLS) and Joint Rural Team plus Urban Unincorporated Organizations (JRT+) held a Forum to discuss: Permitting Division Budget Priorities & Tradeoffs.
The purpose was: “To discuss the DLS Permitting Division’s funding Allocations, Priorities, Trade-offs in a budget-constrained environment.”
A set of Meeting Minutes provides a list of all attendees (21) and the Question-and-Answer (10) discussion.
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24, 2023, the CDUP23-0002 Permit Application to site a Glamping / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park in Ravensdale was withdrawn by the applicant.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 | 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 | Feb 25, 2022 | Major Issues, News
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.
by Anavrin | Oct 15, 2017 | News
** The GMVUAC held its 23rd Annual Operating Model Train Show on the the weekend of October 16-17 at the Gracie Hansen Community Center, 27132 SE Ravensdale Way, Ravensdale.
** Over 500 family members and friends attended-- THANK YOU!
