Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, February 14, 2014

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LOCAL | New theatre group to perform first production this weekend [page 3]

ON THE MAT | Wrestlers started their bids for state during the subregional FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 tournament [9]

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Hawk Property plan approved BY ERIC MANDEL emandel@covingtonreporter.com

The Covington City Council unanimously approved the Hawk Property subarea plan at the Tuesday meeting. Richard Hart, Covington Development Director, said the State Environmental Policy Act, known as SEPA, was completed and the next step was for the City Council to consider approving the subarea development plan and the planned action ordinance, which it did at the council meeting. The environmental policy and planned action ordinance gives mini-

mum and maximum parameters for of the Lakeside gravel mine, an asphalt issues such as the environmental imbatch plant, which will be removed, pacts, traffic plans and access. and a highway interchange. “Now we don’t need to go The city initiated a study in through additional public 2013 to look at the environstatements and SEPA notificamental impact of developing tions,” Hart said. “It saves the this property. developer and neighborhood Plans for the area include from having to watch for commercial businesses, such changes in densities, impacts, as restaurants, and offering Richard Hart traffic, etc.” some residential uses along The Hawk Property subarea with a small recreational pond is 212 acres of land located and walking trails. southeast of state Route 18 on the Only a handful of citizens comnorthern border of the city. It consists [ more HAWK page 5 ]

Election Results The election results for the Tahoma and Kent school districts were posted 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. The results will be updated Monday through Friday by about 4:30 p.m., except for Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents Day. The results will be certified Feb. 25 by the Canvassing Board.

TAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT • Proposition No. 1 Replacement of Existing Educational Programs and Operations Levy Yes -59.06 percent - 4234 votes No- 40.94 percent - 2935 votes

• Proposition No. 2 Replacement of Existing Capital Projects Levies Yes - 59.87 percent - 4286 votes No - 40.13 percent - 2873 votes

KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT • Proposition No. 1 Programs and Operation Levy Yes - 56.67 percent - 10278 votes No - 43.33 percent - 7857 votes • Proposition No. 2 Technology Levy Yes - 57.94 percent - 10511 votes No - 42.06 percent - 7629 votes

Lystedt law leaves a lasting legacy

Commission to consider sign code rules again

BY ERIC MANDEL

BY KATHERINE SMITH

emandel@covingtonreporter.com

ksmith@maplevalleyreporter.com

The Lystedt family had planned an epic Super Bowl party in their spacious, unincorporated Maple Valley home: a live performance of the National Anthem and food and drink to feed 50-100 fans. But Victor Lystedt received a phone call on the Monday before the big game that changed everything. “The commissioner called and asked us to go,” Victor said. The surprise invitation from NFL commissioner Roger Goddell was for more than the triumph of a Seahawks championship birth. It was a celebration of the state of Mississippi, which joined the rest of the nation on Jan. 30 by signing a youth concussion act into law. Zackery Lystedt’s nearly tragic story had inspired action from all 50 states. “Zach was chosen to deliver

Discussion of the sign code as it pertains to community and civic groups in Maple Valley is headed back to the Planning Commission for further review. Maple Valley City Council MAPLE members gave VALLEY their consensus Monday night for further review of the code and changes that went in to effect in January. On Jan. 13 the City Council approved amending the code to allow one portable sign, commonly referred to as an A-frame, per business and per civic or community event. The city’s sign code, which was adopted in December 1999, previously prohibited all A-frame type signs. The Planning Commission examined the issue and held a

Blooming Artists

Keoni Hall works at blending pastels while drawing a flower during an art class for home-schooled students at the Clayopatra Arts Studio in Maple Valley. The students are currently studying a four-week unit on Mexican artists that has included a study of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. KATHERINE SMITH, The Reporter To view a slide show go to www.maplevalleyreporter.com.

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SAVE THE DATE: Feb 20th • 5 pm THANK YOU MAPLE VALLEY!

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Prizes, Food and Membership specials. Maple Valley family owned and operated

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