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Resident warns council of long-term truck traffic and water impacts from proposed Cumberland aggregate mine
Summary
Julius Stevens told the council the Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant proposal could operate 25–35 years, generate hundreds of heavy-truck trips daily and require 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day, and he urged residents to submit comments to King County before Aug. 7.
Julius Stevens, who identified himself as a resident of unincorporated King County, told the Eden Plus City Council the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant north of Cumberland would have broad regional impacts. "They're looking at 25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area," Stevens said, and warned the operation could put "approximately 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day" on local roads, operate 24 hours a day and demand "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day" of water.
Stevens asked the council to review King County project materials (he said he left a copy with the city clerk) and noted King County's public-comment period runs through Aug. 7. He said anticipated impacts include increased noise, traffic that would degrade roads, and strain on police and fire services. The council did not take immediate action on the comment but was advised of the county's open comment window.
