On Monday, Nov. 7, the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting. The major topic discussed was the King County Comprehensive Plan (KCCP) 2012 Update.
Paul Reitenbach, comprehensive plan project manager of KC Department of Development and Environmental Services (DDES), discussed the 2012 major four year update to the KCCP.
The KCCP is the guiding policy document for all land use and development regulations in unincorporated King County, and for regional services throughout the County including transit, sewers, parks, trails, and open space.
Every year the KCCP can be amended to address technical updates that do not require substantive policy changes. Every fourth year a complete review of the KCCP is done, as is the case for 2012. In this review, broader policy issues can be addressed and the plan amended accordingly.
A Public Review Draft (PRD) of the 2012 KCCP Update is available here.
Public comments are due Friday, Dec. 23, and can be e-mailed to compplan@kingcounty.gov.
The Area Council’s Growth Management Committee and the Transportation Committee have been reviewing the PRD.
The Committees have focussed on specific chapters and appendices of particular interest to rural area citizens:
- Ch 3–Rural Area & Natural Resource Lands
- Ch 4–Environment
- Ch 6–Parks, Open Space, & Cultural Resources
- Ch 7–Transportation
- Ch 8–Services, Facilities, & Utilities
- Ch 9–Economic Development; Area Zoning Studies; and Transportation Needs Report.
The Committees will present their final recommendations to the full Area Council for discussion at our Dec. 5 monthly meeting.
Any comments or questions about the PRD or requests for a hard copy can be sent to Mr. Reitenbach, the comprehensive plan project manager, DDES, 900 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057. Mr.
Reitenbach also can be contacted at 206-296-6705 or by e-mail at paul.reitenbach@kingcounty.gov.
Following review of all comments received, the King County Executive’s proposed 2012 KCCP Update will be presented to the King County Council on March 1, 2012 for final consideration.
The next Area Council monthly meeting will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.5, at the Fire Station at 231st St & SR-169 in Maple Valley.
Peter Rimbos
Corresponding Secretary
Greater Maple Valley Area Council
