AUGUST HOA BOARD MEETING W/CITY COUNCIL:
City Council Members Megan Sheridan, Dana Parnello, Will Prince, and Linda Olson attended our
August LWHOA Board meeting to discuss the golf course proposals. The takeaway …..
New Maple Valley Developments:
- Apartment Development Next to Safeway at Four Corners: Includes #150 high end apartments (studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom)
- The Brandt Property: Single family housing and townhomes
- Bonaventure Development: Four-story, 180, 212-square- foot Senior Housing Facility with 74 independent living units, 62 Assisted Living units, and 28
- Memory Care units that total up to 164 total units on a 5.43-acre parcel located at 239 th Street.
Lake Wilderness Improvements:
- Residents requested improved golf course crossing signage.
- LWHOA President requested an update from the Director of Maple Valley Traffic regarding the previously approved options of a) painting the speed limit of 25 MPH on the road, additional speed limit signs, and short term installation of an electronic speed sign.
Resident Questions/Concerns:
- Will the golf course be shut down? Megan Sheridan – It will cost the city more if they close the golf course.
- What are the next steps to decide what to do with the golf course? Megan Sheridan – A task force or a consultant will be decided on by September.
- Can we strip the development rights? Dana Parnello – What are the pros and cons of doing this?
- Is there a conservation easement on the golf course? Dana Parnello – A lot of area can never be developed. The LID fee was proposed but it was not allowed.
- We used to have well rights … are these still in place? Dana Parnello – Not sure but I can look into this.
- Has the City Council thought about a lease option for the golf course? Megan Sheridan– This is something to consider.
LWHOA Homeowners “wish list for the golf course”:
- Figure out how to water the golf course
- Improve the golf course club house
- Pave pathways
- Repair the golf course bridges
- Develop the golf course property
- Take advantage of the clubhouse
- Put in a driving range
- Consistency in the clubhouse, including hours of operation, food, entertainment
- Drive utilization and revenue of the golf course and restaurant
Megan Sheridan’s request to the LWHOA Homeowners: Please send me your “golf course wish list” to Megan.Sheridan@maplevalleywa.gov.
Increased Growth Brings Congestion:
Megan discussed the Growth Management Act (see below for Wikipedia definition):
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) is a Washington state law that requires state and local governments to manage Washington’s growth by identifying and protecting critical areas and natural resource lands, designating urban growth areas, preparing comprehensive plans and implementing them through capital investments and development regulations. This approach to growth management is unique among states. The act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) was adopted by the Legislature in 1990.
The GMA was adopted because the Washington State Legislature found that uncoordinated and unplanned growth posed a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development and the quality of life in Washington.
Rather than centralize planning and decision-making at the state level, the GMA focuses on local control. The GMA establishes state goals, sets deadlines for compliance, offers direction on how to prepare local comprehensive plans and regulations and sets forth requirements for early and continuous public participation. Within the framework provided by the mandates of the Act, local governments have many choices regarding the specific content of
comprehensive plans and implementing development regulations.
Megan Sheridan – “It is a battle for capital funds for road improvement. The State Legislature feels we are not as horrible as some places, but this is a safety issue for a community when we have 25,000 people with a one lane road.”
The City Council is really trying to burgeon support from the state when it comes to public transportation; e.g. bring in expanded bus routes, increase the amount of lanes, etc.
Megan Sheridan’s request to the LWHOA Homeowners: As you see signs of traffic incidents and congestion, please send letters and pictures to Megan so that she can share with the Washington State Legislature in Olympia. Megan’s e-mail is Megan.Sheridan@maplevalleywa.gov and her phone number is 253-223- 1593
NEIGHBORHOOD WARNING: Young Adults/Children on skateboards and bikes should be cautious when traveling throughout the Lake Wilderness neighborhood. Under age (16) golf cart drivers are also required to have taken driver’s education when traveling throughout the Lake Wilderness neighborhood.
CC&R’s:
REMEMBER – If you are planning on making any home/landscaping additions, updates, or modifications, please refer to the LWHOA CC&R’s for guidance. Submit an Architectural Control Committee Application Form prior to beginning any addition, update, or modification. This form can be found on the LWHOA website under “Forms.” Please include your Division and Lot # on the form.
You can locate Division and Lot information on the LWHOA website > under CC & R’s > Lake Wilderness Plat Map. The Divisions (Division One, Division Two, Division Three are located on the road on the plat map. The Lot number is located on the house.
New Architectural Request Policy:
Failure to submit an ACC request may result in a fine to be determined by the LWHOA Board.
LWHOA BOARD “NEW” MEETING LOCATION:
Please feel free to attend the monthly HOA Board Meetings, which occur the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for June and December. The LWHOA meetings will now be held at the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is located at 22500 SE 248 th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038 – down at the Lake Wilderness Park – Cedar and Rainer Conference Rooms. We hope to see you!
**For more LWHOA information please see our website at https://lwhoa.com
