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Residents urge council to review Cumberland mine/asphalt proposal, cite truck, water and noise impacts
Summary
Multiple public commenters told the Eden Plus City Council that a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant could operate 24/7, add hundreds of heavy-truck trips through Enumclaw, consume 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day, and create noise and maintenance burdens on local roads and emergency services.
During public comment, Julius Stevens, who said he lives in unincorporated King County near Enumclaw, urged the council to review King County’s permit materials for the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant. Stevens told the council the project proponents describe a 25–35 year extraction timeline and said the operation could add “approximately” hundreds of heavy-truck trips through town and run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stevens also flagged water demand and noise as community concerns: “they're looking at needing 175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day to run the operation,” he said, and warned that additional truck traffic would affect road quality and emergency services. He noted King County had opened a public-comment window through Aug. 7 and left materials with the city clerk for council review.
A separate commenter, Linda Stevens, urged preservation of about 990 acres north of Cumberland around Lizard Mountain, saying the land provides trails, equestrian access and river access and expressing worry about local wells if a large project proceeds. Both callers asked the council to follow up with county materials and consider the regional impacts on Enumclaw and neighboring jurisdictions.
Councilors acknowledged the comments during the public‑comment period; no formal council action on the permit was taken at the meeting.
