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Council asks staff to prepare separate resolutions for two annexation requests, seeks options to limit city staff burden

Enumclaw City Council · April 27, 2026
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Summary

After a staff presentation on two annexation petitions covering a total of roughly 18 acres, the council indicated support for processing the requests as two separate resolutions and asked staff to consult the city attorney about requiring applicants to cover consultant costs to reduce staff workload.

Mayor Anthony Wright introduced a staff presentation on two annexation requests submitted to the city in March. Community Development Director Chris Massenet told the council the petitions cover five vacant, R‑2 residential parcels totaling about 18 acres and that staff recommends modifying the proposed boundaries to add adjacent parcels to create a more regular city boundary and comply with the comprehensive plan.

Massenet said water and sewer service are available to the areas and summarized the legal process: “the most common way is what we call the…

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