Enumclaw council approves final plat, accepts one annexation and OKs VFW lease amendment; another annexation fails

The Enumclaw City Council on May 11 approved a 28‑lot final plat, accepted one modified annexation petition and authorized a temporary lease amendment that will house senior‑center programming during renovations.

City staff recommended approval of Resolution 18‑75, the Sunrise Meadows final plat, after confirming that required streets, sidewalks, utilities and performance bonds had been installed and that the final map included the certificates required by city code, City staffer Chris Bass told the council. “Each of the requirements the applicant has met,” Bass said, recommending adoption through Resolution 18‑75. Council voted to approve the resolution.

The council also considered two notices of intent to annex. Staff recommended modifying the first petition (Resolution 18‑76) to include additional parcels for boundary regularity and to adopt existing comprehensive‑plan designations; the motion to approve that resolution failed on a voice vote and the mayor announced the measure did not pass. For the second petition (Resolution 18‑77) from developer Tarragon, staff recommended modifying the request to six parcels — roughly 18 acres — and noted the applicant offered to help cover consultant and review costs. The council voted to approve Resolution 18‑77; the mayor reported the tally as five yeas and one no.

In discussion of annexations, staff noted zoning for these areas is designated R‑2 (low‑density residential) under the current comprehensive plan, that water and sewer stub connections are nearby, and that staff often recommends including nearby roadways and parcels to produce a more regular city boundary.

The council also approved Resolution 18‑78, a second amendment to the city’s lease with VFW Post 1949 to provide temporary, exclusive weekday occupancy of the VFW Hall from June 1 through Sept. 30 while the Enumclaw Senior Center undergoes structural upgrades. Parks Director Alina Hibbs said the city will pay $6,800 under the amendment and absorb that cost within the existing project budget; the amendment also includes small ADA improvements funded from the project budget.

Votes at a glance - Resolution 18‑75 (Sunrise Meadows final plat): staff recommended approval; council adopted the resolution (voice vote). Referenced by staff report and motion; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript. - Resolution 18‑76 (Khazir/Mezcak annexation): staff recommended modifying and proceeding; the resolution failed to pass (mayor announced failure; roll‑call tally not specified in the transcript). - Resolution 18‑77 (Tarragon annexation): staff recommended modifying to six parcels (approx. 18 acres; 2026 assessed valuation approx. $4,000,000); motion passed (mayor announced 5 yeas, 1 no). - Resolution 18‑78 (VFW lease amendment No. 2): staff recommended approval; council approved the lease amendment (voice vote). The amendment covers exclusive occupancy June 1–Sept 30 with $6,800 compensation absorbed in the project budget.

Why it matters: The Sunrise Meadows plat advances a 28‑lot subdivision toward final recording, the approved Tarragon annexation would bring developable acreage into the city with nearby utility connections, and the VFW lease amendment secures temporary space to maintain senior‑center programming during renovations without additional budget appropriation.

What’s next: Staff said annexation petitions will follow state boundary‑review procedures (including setting a hearing date within statutory timelines) and that the council’s next regular meeting and multiple hearings are scheduled for May 26 at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.