Council approves Sunrise Meadows final plat and Tarragon annexation, rejects one annexation; approves VFW lease amendment

Uniontown City Council on May 11 approved a final plat for Sunrise Meadows, approved the Tarragon annexation with staff modifications, rejected a separate annexation request, and authorized a temporary lease amendment with VFW Post 1949 while the senior center undergoes renovations.

Sunrise Meadows final plat (Resolution 18-75): City staff reported that Sunrise Meadows LLC and JMP 2 Properties have satisfied conditions of the preliminary approval (Ordinance 27-88) and that infrastructure was accepted by the city engineer. Council moved and approved Resolution 18-75 to adopt the final plat for the 28‑lot subdivision.

Tarragon annexation (Resolution 18-77): Staff reported receipt of a petition from Tarragon (filed 03/24/2026) and recommended modifying the petitioner'requested three parcels to six parcels (approximately 18 acres) to make the city boundary more regular. Staff noted stubbed water and sewer connections are available and estimated the 2026 valuation of the area at roughly $4,000,000; the applicant offered to reimburse city review costs. Council moved on the resolution and the council announced the motion passed with "5 yeses, 1 no." Resolution 18-77 was adopted.

Kazer Mezic annexation (Resolution 18-76): Staff described an initial petition and proposed staff modification to include 11 parcels (about 20 acres) with a 2026 valuation near $5,000,000. The council took a voice vote on Resolution 18-76 and the mayor announced the annexation failed to pass. Committee discussion earlier reflected a split recommendation.

VFW lease amendment (Resolution 18-78): Parks Director Alina Hibbs explained that construction at the Enumclaw Senior Center requires temporary relocation of services; the city proposed a second lease amendment to provide VFW Post 1949 exclusive occupancy for June 1'September 30, 2026 (with two existing rentals excepted). The city would compensate the VFW $6,800 from the project budget and pay for small ADA improvements; staff recommended and council approved Resolution 18-78 to authorize the mayor to execute the amendment (resolution text shows a lease period through Dec. 30, 2026).

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the transcript): - Resolution 18-75 (Sunrise Meadows final plat): motion passed by voice vote (counts not specified in transcript). - Resolution 18-76 (Kazer Mezic annexation): the council voted and the resolution failed to pass (tally not specified in transcript). - Resolution 18-77 (Tarragon annexation): motion passed (council announced "5 yeses, 1 no"). - Resolution 18-78 (VFW lease amendment): motion passed by voice vote (counts not specified in transcript).

Why it matters: The approvals change local land use (a 28‑lot subdivision and an 18‑acre annexation), adjust municipal boundaries, and secure a temporary facility for senior services during scheduled renovations. The decisions carry fiscal and service implications: staff noted consultant and review costs for annexations and estimated property valuations and expected utility and tax revenue.

Key quotes: "Each of the requirements the applicant has met," staff said about Sunrise Meadows and recommended approval of Resolution 18-75.

"This annexation proposal is located on the East side of town... the approximate area is about 18 acres," staff said about the Tarragon petition and recommended modification to six parcels.

The council did not adopt a comprehensive plan amendment or rezoning during these votes; staff and applicants discussed valuation, stubbed utilities and the likely boundary review board process for finalization.

Next steps: Annexation petitions proceed through the state's boundary review processes and may require consultant work and formal filings; staff will continue to coordinate required notifications and follow-up work identified in committee reports.