The Valley Record: “Fall City aims to preserve ‘rural character’ amid unprecedented housing growth”
“Since the adoption of the state’s Growth Management Act, the state has aimed to confine housing growth to city limits, mandating cities plan for housing growth targets. The goal is to limit urban sprawl into unincorporated areas and protect open spaces.”
“In total, there are six active subdivisions throughout town that — in addition to a recently completed subdivision — would add 121 new homes to Fall City over a few years.
“Roughly 100 residents tuned in at a hearing held on the second of the seven subdivisions last month. Residents who spoke at the hearing argued the homes are out of character, serve no housing need in the community and put constraints on the already stretched local services and infrastructure, such as roads and emergency services.””
“It is an unprecedented level of growth that has raised questions about growth in rural areas and has left many residents worried Fall City’s character is being threatened.”
“The seven housing subdivisions are concentrated west of downtown and all have ties to Taylor Development, a Bellevue-based real estate developer. A representative of Taylor did not return a request seeking comment for this story.”