Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that represents members on, near or that love and use Spanaway Lake. In light of this past year’s County Executive proposal to place 285 tiny homes clusters on rural residential, environmentally sensitive land between Spanaway Marsh and Spanaway Lake, the organization decided it is time to take a stand. The have hired a lawyer and filed a lawsuit as of 9-12-23. Here is the release:
In FOSL’s role as a watchdog for Spanaway Lake, FOSL’s Board Members have determined that the
proposed Tiny Village will likely negatively impact the water quality of the Lake. Several things have
changed from the original plan for the Tiny Village as proposed by Pierce County and the Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM), which could have detrimental effects on the water quality of the lake. FOSL’s Board voted last Thursday (09-07-2023) to hire an environmental attorney to assist the Board in its role to improve the water quality of the lake for the lake residents and the many thousands of people who
enjoy the lake each year. We have hired Gabriel Hinman, an attorney with Smith Alling. At the FOSL
Board’s unanimous request, Gabe has filed a lawsuit 9-12 against the County and TRM pointing out the
spot zoning they did to get the Village vested under what amounted to a temporary zoning change,
which they have now changed back.
As I am sure you are all aware, litigation is expensive. Contributions to FOSL to help with this litigation
effort would be appreciated.
FOSL is a 501c3 corporation so your donations are tax deductible.
You can donate in several ways:
- Send a Check to FOSL at PO BOX 1042 Spanaway, WA 98387
- Send a Zelle Payment to friendsofspanawaylake@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the board members:
Sandy Williamson, Chairman – 253-367-8273
Randie Armatas, Vice Chairman – 253-777-5118
Ed Larson – 253-861-2813
Penny Cooper Howard – 253-503-9749
Ken Straub – 206-953-8365
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