King County Council Members
King County Executive Dow Constantine
RE: Proposed King County Ordinance 2018-0241
Honorable Members of the King County Council and King County Executive:
Soos Creek Area Response (SCAR) is an environmental education and advocacy organization focused on the Greater Soos Creek Watershed area of South King County. I am writing to convey our strong concerns surrounding the many potential impacts of passing proposed Ordinance 2018-0241, regarding the minimum parameters for establishing wineries along various corridors throughout King County. A number of other organizations have conveyed their many specific concerns as to potential environmental and infrastructure outcomes of the proposed legislation. SCAR shares their concerns.
We join arms in supporting the many organizations already on record regarding this proposed ordinance. It is obvious there has not been adequate research conducted to properly assess the many environmental and infrastructure impacts. The Greater Soos Creek Area is largely rural and home to a number of historic rural arterials that would be deleteriously-impacted by this ill-conceived legislation. Traffic congestion and roads and sewage treatment issues are but a few of the many areas of concern cited by other organizations on record.
Given the magnitude of the many potential far-reaching outcomes, we strongly urge a vote opposing passage of this ordinance. At minimum, a vote should be postponed beyond the planned December 4 voting date to allow time for an adequate assessment of this proposed legislation.
Very truly yours,
Jeff Guddat
President, Board of Directors
Soos Creek Area Response (SCAR)