Letter from Virginia Lane Regarding Zoning Non-Compliance at Glendale and Glacier Schools

A community member raises concerns about zoning non-compliance at closed Highline School District schools, including Glendale and Glacier, noting that the County was aware of violations as early as a July 18th letter. The document questions whether proper permitting processes were followed before tenants moved into Glacier, and references a list of non-compliant businesses in the Highline vicinity submitted to King County zoning officials. The author expresses broader concern about lack of transparency and accountability among county officials and the school district, and worries that a two-year lease at Glacier could set a long-term precedent.

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Handwritten memo or letter by Virginia Lane regarding King County zoning non-compliance at Glendale and Glacier schools leased by Highline School District. Discusses Conditional Use Permit process for Glacier, the Commission’s responsibilities, failure to wait for examiner’s decision before moving in, and a list of non-complying businesses in the Highline vicinity provided to Norm Peterson (King County zoning complaints) by Dave Baugh (392-5223). References a July 18th county letter acknowledging non-compliance, a two-year lease at Glacier with concern about long-term precedent, and questions about whether the Commission and school district were properly notified. Author states intent is not to ‘close down’ the use but to uphold legal process.

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