King County has now issued a Determination of Significance (DS) for the proposal. This means that King County Permitting has determined that the proposal is likely to have significant adverse impact on the environment. As a result, the project will be required to undergo a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) before the permitting process can move forward.
Many of you will recall that, well before this decision was made, I publicly called for a full EIS given the scope of the proposal and the significant concerns raised by the community. At a town hall on the Plateau, where I reiterated that view, the Department of Local Services confirmed that it anticipated issuing a Determination of Significance. The Department also shared that the EIS would be managed by King County—not the applicant—and "these consultants will work for the County".
Ensuring that this project receives a thorough, independent environmental review is extremely important to me, and I am encouraged to share that this important step has been taken. It is now the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that adverse environmental impacts can be fully mitigated.
With the issuance of the Determination of Significance, the formal environmental review process now begins. This is often a lengthy process that can take a year or more to complete and will include multiple opportunities for public participation.
Councilmember Dunn joins members of 'Concerned Citizens of Cumberland' for a tour of the region's natural areas.
As you may know, there is currently no application to change the zoning for this proposed land use action. Instead, permitting decisions fall under the jurisdiction of the separately elected King County Executive in the Department of Local Services. However, I will continue to advocate for our community and ensure your voices are heard by the decision-makers in the Department of Local Services.
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Public Comment: You are invited to comment on the scope of the EIS. You may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts, factors of the environment that should be studied, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. The comment period ends on August 7, 2026.
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Appeal Process: An appeal of this Determination of Significance may be appealed in writing to King County Department of Local Services Permitting Division by 4pm on August 3, 2026.
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Written comments may be sent to peterson@kingcounty.gov or SEPA Official, 919 SW Grady Way, Suite 300, Renton WA, 98057.
I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to stay informed, participate, and share thoughtful feedback throughout this process. I will continue to monitor developments closely, advocate on behalf of our community, and keep you informed as additional information becomes available.
A meeting on the future of Druids Glenn
My office recently attended a community meeting on the future of Druid's Glen Golf Course. Per my request, it was great to also welcome Director of Local Services (DLS) Leon Richardson and Acting Division Director of Permitting Mark Rowe to help answer community questions.
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Ahead of the meeting I wrote to DLS to express my opposition to the proposed redevelopment of Druid's Glen Golf Course and to request that DLS ensure that any related application receives the highest level of scrutiny and environmental review in as transparent a manner as possible. |
Druid's Glen is a rare and valuable opens space for our community. I share the concerns of thousands of my constituents that getting rid of this valuable resource could have numerous negative effects. King County should think twice before allowing such a significant change to an area that provides important recreational, environmental, and rural community benefits.
 We are just 2 weeks away from the 6th Annual King County Substance Use Recovery Conference and announce that the conference is officially SOLD OUT! However, if you still want to attend, register at the ink below to get on the waiting list and we will work to find you a spot.
Already registered but can no longer attend? Please let us know by emailing Darren.Nguyen@KingCounty.gov or cancelling your order through the Eventbrite page. Your cancellation may allow someone on the waitlist to attend!
We can't wait to bring together policymakers, providers, advocates, recovery professionals, community members, and others committed to advancing recovery in King County. See you soon!
We are especially honored to welcome featured keynote speaker Regina LaBelle, Professor of Addiction Policy at Georgetown University and former Acting Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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WHERE: Renton Technical College | Renton, WA
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