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Residents urge scrutiny of proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and preservation of Lizard Mountain land
Summary
Public commenters told council the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant could operate 25–35 years, add hundreds of heavy‑truck trips daily, use 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day, and threaten wells and noise levels; commenters urged the city to review King County materials and consider conservation options for about 990 acres north of Cumberland.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on land‑use and conservation concerns related to the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and a separate proposed change to the former Moose Lodge site.
Julius Stevens, who lives in unincorporated King County outside Enumclaw, urged council to review King County's permit materials for the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant, saying the project could remove gravel from the area for "25 to 35 years," run 24/7, and add "approximately 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day." Stevens also cited an estimated water demand of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day," and argued the project would have regional impacts on traffic, noise and emergency services. He noted King County's public‑comment period runs through August 7 and left documentation with the city clerk.
Linda Stevens urged preservation of roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland including Lizard Mountain and river access, warning that well impacts and loss of public access would be significant for residents who use the area for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Separately, Jan Molinaro warned council to watch a permit application for the former Moose Lodge to become an event venue with alcohol in a residential area and pointed council to the municipal noise‑control code (chapter 8) as guidance for potential land‑use conditions.
Council did not take action on these public comments at tonight's meeting; speakers asked the city to review permit materials and to coordinate with King County and other agencies as appropriate.
