Three Tree Point residents on the north beach are concerned with Burien city plans to enforce setbacks reducing use of frontage of private beach depth, and providing public access to visual use and path to water front.

Heated debates are being held weekly at Council meetings.

State laws regarding Shoreline Management in Washington State are being enforced and the Burien city council is also debating plans with citizens regarding city plans to force providing public access and use of Lake Burien.