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Enumclaw council approves right‑of‑entry ordinance, subdivision plat and local road safety plan; orders consultant funding
Summary
The council passed Ordinance No. 2835 (right of entry), accepted the Boise Creek Cove final plat for 18 lots, adopted a Local Road Safety Plan that identifies about $21 million in possible projects, approved the 2026 Planning Commission work plan as amended and authorized up to $25,000 for outside consultants for Title 15 amendments.
The Enumclaw City Council approved several items by voice vote at its March 9 meeting, including an ordinance authorizing city right‑of‑entry for natural‑gas supply inspections, acceptance of an 18‑lot final plat and adoption of a local road safety plan that identifies nine priority areas totaling about $21 million in potential improvements.
By title only and staff recommendation, the council adopted Ordinance No. 2835, which adds a right‑of‑entry provision to the municipal code to authorize city employees to access buildings where natural gas is supplied and to provide remedies if inspections are denied. The ordinance was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The council then passed Resolution No. 1869 approving the Boise Creek Cove final plat, an 18‑lot subdivision just under 10 acres in the R‑2 moderate‑density single‑family zone; staff told council the required infrastructure has been installed, bonds posted and conditions imposed by the hearing examiner have been met.
Council also adopted Resolution No. 1870, the local road safety plan. Staff described the plan as a data‑driven framework that identifies spot locations and systematic countermeasures — including LED lighting, striping, rumble strips and pedestrian crossing improvements. The plan lists nine focus areas totaling about $21,000,000 in potential projects (staff said that sum is an estimate and that grants and loans would be pursued to fund the work). A staff estimate for interim geometric improvements at Stevenson and Cole included a preliminary engineer’s estimate of about $84,000 for two pedestrian bulb‑outs; rapid‑flashing beacons were listed as an additional item not included in that estimate.
During public comment, a senior resident urged the city to install four rectangular solar rapid‑flashing beacons and push‑button crosswalks at Stevenson and Cole Street, noting recent collisions and a need to protect older pedestrians. A separate resident confirmed they had discussed funding and budget availability with the mayor.
On planning matters, Director Chris Besany presented the 2026 Planning Commission and Community Development work plan. Council moved to remove a proposed review of building heights in the R‑4 and HCB zones from the work plan, passed the work plan as amended and then authorized administration to spend up to $25,000 for outside consultants to draft Title 15 amendments needed to comply with state law.
All votes recorded in the meeting were taken by voice and the minutes do not include roll‑call tallies. No items were tabled or failed. Mayor Anthony Wright adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
