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Planning commission recommends denying Lees’ zone change for proposed 163‑acre glamping site; advances APA and ordinance updates
Summary
At its Aug. 13 meeting the King County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying a request to rezone roughly 163 acres near Sky Haven from agricultural to RU‑10 for a proposed glamping resort, citing fire risk, access and water concerns. The commission also recommended approval of an agricultural protection area and several subdivision code cleanups, and tabled further work on moderate‑income housing incentives.
The King County Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 13 recommended denying an application by Nathan and Deanna Lee to rezone about 163 acres near Sky Haven Mountain Retreat and the North Fork area from agricultural (AG) to RU‑10 to allow a low‑density “glamping” resort. The commission’s recommendation to deny will be transmitted to the King County Commission for final action.
Commission staff told the panel the applicants propose roughly 14–25 guest units located on three buildable areas of the parcel, intend seasonal operation with a 24‑hour on‑site caretaker and plan to pursue required permits. Staff said they received five written public comments, all opposed, and flagged water‑rights, septic and Department of Environmental Quality approvals as items that would be addressed at the conditional‑use and permitting stages.
Members of the public and several commissioners urged caution. Neighbor Steve Foyse told the…
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