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Residents urge council to review Cumberland mine proposal and consider conserving 990 acres at Lizard Mountain
Summary
Speakers warned a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant could run 24/7 for 25–35 years with heavy truck traffic and high water use; another resident urged preservation of about 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain, citing recreation and well‑water concerns.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to press council to scrutinize a King County permitting process concerning a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant and asked the city to support conservation of nearby land. Julius Stevens said materials filed with King County show the proposal could involve "25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area," run 24 hours, seven days a week, and could require substantial water—he cited a range of 175,000 to 250,000 gallons per day in the transcript and warned the project would add significant heavy‑truck traffic through Enumclaw.
Linda Stevens spoke separately about the value of protecting roughly "990 acres just North of Cumberland where Lizard Mountain is," describing long‑standing recreational use and concern for local wells. Both speakers urged the council to review King County materials and noted the county’s public‑comment period was open through August 7, according to Julius Stevens. Council did not take immediate formal action on these comments during the meeting; speakers requested the city examine the county project documents and consider conservation options.
