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Residents warn council the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine could bring 24/7 truck traffic and water‑use concerns
Summary
Two public commenters told the council a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant could operate 24/7 for 25–35 years, generate an estimated 298–668 heavy trucks per day and require 175,000–250,000 gallons of water daily; speakers urged review of King County materials and land‑conservation options near Lizard Mountain.
Julius Stevens, a resident of unincorporated King County who said he lives just outside Enumclaw, told the council a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant will affect the entire surrounding community and urged local officials to review King County’s project materials and submit comments before the county’s deadline (comments accepted through Aug. 7). Stevens said the proposal could extract gravel for 25–35 years, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, generate an estimated 298–668 heavy‑truck trips per day and require about 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day — raising traffic, noise and emergency‑service concerns for Enumclaw and neighboring communities.
Linda Stevens, another resident, urged the council to help protect roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain, citing recreational access, river access and local well concerns if large‑scale development proceeds. Both commenters asked the city to review the county filing and consider conservation options; Julius Stevens left materials with the city clerk and noted that Mayor Jan Molinaro had previously written a letter on the subject.
