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Residents urge council to block Landmark Station nightclub, larger gas station near homes
Summary
Multiple residents told the council the proposed Landmark Station remodel (LUA 2026-16 / land-use action 2026018) — which would add a nightclub, 12 fuel pumps and an ~11,000 sq ft convenience store at the former Moose Lodge site — is incompatible with nearby single-family neighborhoods and noise rules.
Several neighbors urged the council to reject or tighten permits for the Landmark Station remodel, saying the proposed combination of a nightclub and a large fueling/convenience center would harm a residential area. Greg Adams, who lives on SE Roosevelt, told the council: "I say no to the convenience store, and I say no to the gas station, and definitely no to a nightclub in our area." He cited increased noise, garbage and traffic and said recent subdivision growth has already strained roadway safety.
Jan Molinaro raised specific code and noise concerns and asked whether the operator would be required to meet Enumclaw Municipal Code noise standards and Washington state limits. Molinaro noted code provisions and asked the council and counsel whether outdoor seating or late-night activities would be permitted and whether sound barriers would be required. "Will more detailed plans be required from the nightclub owner?" Molinaro asked.
Other residents described similar worries. Jay Warren, referencing the Landmark Station (LUA 2026-16), urged retrofits and perimeter sound barriers and said roughly 24 homes sit within 200 yards of the site with about 85 within 300 yards. "If noise mitigation steps are not taken, there will be noise complaints," Warren said. Jack Baker criticized the scale of the proposal, citing the project's plan for "12 fuel pumps and an approximate 11,000 square foot convenience store," calling it more like a travel center than a neighborhood business. Cindy Baker, who lives across the street from the Moose Lodge, asked the council to "impose a moratorium on allowing any nightclubs in neighborhoods" and detailed safety incidents she said stemmed from overserved patrons.
Speakers requested clearer posted permit information, architectural plans showing interior buildout, and site-specific mitigation including fences, landscaping and sound walls. No staff or council action on the Landmark Station was recorded at the meeting; the remarks were delivered during public comment and will require staff follow-up and any formal land-use review to determine permit conditions.
