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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Vision Statement:

Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2050 (p.40):

NOTE: Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement by the GMVUAC.

GMVUAC Monthly Meetings

Mondays

Oct 7, 2024 –Agenda;
Zoom
Nov 4, 2024
Dec 2, 2024

7:00 – 9:30; Fire Station 81 Meeting Room, 22225 SE 231^st St, Maple Valley; Also virtually via Zoom.

Major Issues

Planning

GMV/CR CSA Subarea Plan
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 effort with other King County Rural Organizations (see “Joint Rural Team” box below)

Joint Rural Team

Multiple rural organizations collaborate to provide residents a voice with their “local” government, King County.

The GMVUAC’s Regional Coordinator serves as the Coordinator.

For more information see: Joint Rural Team

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GMVUAC
PO Box 111
Maple Valley WA 98038

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King County Volunteer Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Including Parks, Trails, Cleanups

Announcements

Area Council Membership or Participation

Your Area Council serves as an all-volunteer, locally recognized advisory body to King County on behalf of all rural unincorporated area residents living in the Tahoma School District.

The twelve-seat Area Council currently has two open seats. If you have an interest in joining please send an e-mail to: info@gmvuac.org or attend a monthly meeting and express your interest.

You can serve on any of the Area Council’s three major subject-matter Committees: Environment, Growth Management, or Transportation, as well as the Ad Hoc Economic, Public Relations, and Train Show Committees. You do not need to be an Area Council Member or live within the Tahoma School District. Again, if you have an interest in joining please send an e-mail to: info@gmvuac.org or attend a monthly meeting and express your interest.

The Area Council welcomes your participation.

Hot Off The Presses

** October 30, 2020 -- The GMVUAC submitted its formal set of Comments on the Draft EIS for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Site development Plan. (see Current Issues box on Home page).

** October 12, 2020 -- The GMVUAC submitted its formal Rebuttal to Lakeside Industries' August 27, 2020, Responses to both Public and King County Comments on its proposed move of its Asphalt Facility from the City of Covington, inside the Urban Growth Area, to a site along the Cedar River, in the Rural Area (see Current Issues box on Home page).

** September 16, 2020 -- the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) Solid Waste Division (SWD) released its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill Site Development Plan (see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/facilities/landfills/cedar-hills-development.aspx#project_documents). Alternatives are being considered to increase the length of time the landfill would accept garbage beyond 2028, which is when the landfill currently is estimated to reach capacity: Three Action Alternatives, that would extend the life of the landfill to approximately 2037, 2038, or 2046, as well as a No Action Alternative (2028).

** August 27, 2020 -- Lakeside Industries submitted to KC Dept. of Local Services (DLS) its responses to the additional information requested by KC DLS and filed many new documents in support of its revised application for its proposed new Asphalt Facility (see Current Issues box on Home page).

** July 24, 2020 -- KC Council finalized and approved the 2020 King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 4-Yr Mid-Point Update (see Current Issues box on Home page, as well as KC Comprehensive Plan under the Planning drop-down menu).

** June 9, July 7, & July 21, 2020 -- KC Council held Public Hearings on the 2020 King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 4-Yr Mid-Point Update.

** May 26, 2020 -- The WA State Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) invalidated the King County Adult Beverage Ordinance. See: GMHB Order.

WaDOE MTCA Site Cleanup Projects

** On this webpage is presented more detailed information regarding and relating to the two major MTCA Cleanup Projects in our Service Area: Reserve Silica and Landsburg Mine Sites.

August 2021 Meeting

** The Area Council will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This will be another virtual meeting held through Zoom. This will be another virtual meeting held through Zoom. See "GMVUAC Monthly Meetings" box for Agenda and Zoom info.

*****DUE TO CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED AND WILL BE HELD REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*****

** When meetings begin again they will be held on the first Monday of the month (2nd Monday in case of a Holiday) at 7 - 9:30 PM; Maple Valley Fire Station #81--SE corner of SE 231st St & SR-169.
** Meetings usually have Guest speakers from various local, county, or state agencies. Other local issues of importance also are discussed.
** Future topics and guest speakers will be posted as information becomes available.

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News

New KC Department of Local Services

** KC DLS is establishing an Advisory Committee to gather feedback about projects, priorities, and King County service levels. The committee is composed of community leaders from all nine unincorporated areas of King County and will provide an opportunity for community voices to be heard in DLS decisions and direction. The GMVUAC will have several members on the committee. The first meeting was held on February 11, 2020.
** KC DLS has published the 2019 Work Plans for the GMV-CR CSA.
** Partnership agreements signed between the DLS and four other County agencies/programs.
** View the slide show presented by DLS Director John Taylor at GMVUAC's April 1, 2019, meeting.
** Danielle de Clercq appointed Deputy Director of the DLS.
** Mark Rowe named new Deputy Director for the Permitting Division.
Read More for further information and links.

Marijuana Processing and Growing

** Cramer/MV Ind property West of Maple Valley and North of SR 18 sold to Dealers Choice, LLC, on or about August 14, 2019.
** March 13, 2018 - Washington Court of Appeals, Division 2, issues decision in Emerald Enterprises v Clark County affirming County's authority to enact zoning ordinance banning retail sale of marijuana in unincorporated areas (read more to see Published Opinion).

King County Budget Information

** King County Assessor has a Tax Transparency Tool for taxpayers to figure the financial impact of ballot measures.
** King County Budgets, current and future, are presented with additional information relevant to the unincorporated rural area.
** The GMVUAC customarily invites the Director of the KC Office of Management and Budget to a Council Meeting to discuss the KC Budget and its impact on rural area services.

Comprehensive and GMVCR CSA Plan Updates

Updated July 2, 2019 KING COUNTY PROPOSES MAJOR CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN King County has published its Public Review draft amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: 2020 KCCP Public Review Draft Website. These amendments propose to make substantial and significant...