Remington HOA urges Covington to help preserve 376 acres at Drews Glen

Mark Rosenberger, representing the Remington Homeowners Association, told the Covington City Council on March 24 that neighbors are asking the city to help preserve 376 acres at Drews Glen Golf Course that are now subject to a King County land‑use application.

“We’re calling upon all agencies within King County to fully assess the impact it’s going to have to the area,” Rosenberger said, describing the tract as habitat for deer, elk and eagles and highlighting Covington Creek, which he said is a salmon tributary. He said new owners based in Phoenix, whom he identified as Legacy, have begun a King County application to build “a gated community of elite homes” and to close the golf course.

Why it matters: Rosenberger said the proposal could eliminate mature forest, displace wildlife, contaminate wetlands and salmon habitat, and worsen problems tied to septic systems on the rural roads that serve the area. He also told council the surrounding rural roads are already saturated, lengthening school bus routes and delaying deliveries and first responders.

Rosenberger asked council to share information about the application with Covington residents so neighbors can weigh in during King County’s review. “Our HOA and the surrounding HOAs that have joined us don’t have deep pockets or budgets to acquire lobbyists… What we do have are our voices, and our votes,” he said.

Council response and context: The remarks were delivered during public comment; no council action on the matter was taken at the March 24 meeting. Rosenberger said his HOA has been in contact with King County councilmember Reagan Dunn (called out during the comment) and requested that Covington help circulate information to build public support.

Next steps: Rosenberger urged the city to notify residents and help coordinate responses as King County continues its land‑use review. The council did not announce any formal next steps on the record during this meeting.