Residents press council on Cumberland-area mining, land preservation and neighborhood noise
July 13, 2026 | Enumclaw, King County, Washington
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Several members of the public used the council's comment period on July 13 to press the council on land-use and safety concerns around Cumberland and a separate potential event venue in a residential area.
Julius Stevens, who said he lives in unincorporated King County outside Enumclaw, urged the council to review materials King County released about the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant. He told council members the project contemplates removing gravel for 25–35 years and warned about traffic impacts, citing figures in the meeting transcript of roughly "298 to 668 heavy trucks per day," around-the-clock operations, and reported water-use estimates of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day." Stevens said noise, road wear and strain on emergency services could affect Enumclaw and neighboring communities, and he reminded the council the county comment period remains open through August 7.
Linda Stevens urged the council to pursue preservation of approximately 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain and river access, saying the area provides recreation and that residents worry about well-water impacts if large projects move forward. She said county and state partners have indicated possible interest in preservation.
A commenter addressed as "Mister Malinaro" raised concern about a proposal to convert the former Moose Lodge to a nightclub or event center in a residential area, warning that alcohol, amplified sound and late-night events can generate complaints and police responses. The speaker recommended council review municipal noise-control code (cited as chapter 8) and noted prior experience with venue-related disturbances in neighborhoods.
The council received these comments for the record; no formal council action on the county permitting process was taken at the meeting. The mayor and staff encouraged commenters to leave materials with the city clerk and noted next steps for public comment at the county level.
Julius Stevens, who said he lives in unincorporated King County outside Enumclaw, urged the council to review materials King County released about the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant. He told council members the project contemplates removing gravel for 25–35 years and warned about traffic impacts, citing figures in the meeting transcript of roughly "298 to 668 heavy trucks per day," around-the-clock operations, and reported water-use estimates of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day." Stevens said noise, road wear and strain on emergency services could affect Enumclaw and neighboring communities, and he reminded the council the county comment period remains open through August 7.
Linda Stevens urged the council to pursue preservation of approximately 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain and river access, saying the area provides recreation and that residents worry about well-water impacts if large projects move forward. She said county and state partners have indicated possible interest in preservation.
A commenter addressed as "Mister Malinaro" raised concern about a proposal to convert the former Moose Lodge to a nightclub or event center in a residential area, warning that alcohol, amplified sound and late-night events can generate complaints and police responses. The speaker recommended council review municipal noise-control code (cited as chapter 8) and noted prior experience with venue-related disturbances in neighborhoods.
The council received these comments for the record; no formal council action on the county permitting process was taken at the meeting. The mayor and staff encouraged commenters to leave materials with the city clerk and noted next steps for public comment at the county level.
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