Covington City Council to consider downtown plan

The Covington City Council considered the future picture of the city’s downtown at its Tuesday meeting.

The members listened to public testimony on the comprehensive plan amendments and downtown zoning Nov. 24.

The Council had seven amendments to consider, which include zoning of the downtown area.

The members came to consensus on two issues Tuesday. The Council does not support realigning Wax Road where it would move east.

Councilman Mark Lanza said, “We need to make a decision for the people living on this road. We have to get it right the first time.”

Councilman Jim Scott added, “The Council has said this road doesn’t move. The consultant said the road moves. I want option No. 2, which is the road doesn’t move.”

The other issue was the zoning of the Calhoun Pit. The property is owned by King County, but is located inside the city. The land is zoned urban separator allowing one residential unit per acre.

Former King County executives Ron Sims and Kurt Triplett were interested in selling the land as a high density for development, but environmental supporters wanted the land to stay with the current zoning.

The City Council has decided to discuss the issue next year.

The Council will consider an ordinance adopting the remaining comprehensive plan amendments at its Tuesday meeting.

Contact Covington Reporter Regional Editor Dennis Box at dbox@maplevalleyreporter.com or 425-432-1209 ext. 5050.

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