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About the Planning Commission
The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for changes and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and land use policies. As citizen representatives, commissioners recommend programs and policies according to the needs and values of the community. The Planning Commission is required by law, and is governed by state statute and city ordinance.
Meeting Dates
Meetings are now held in the hybrid format, with virtual attendance via Zoom and in-person attendance at City Hall.
Citizens may comment at Planning Commission meetings during the designated public comment periods during each meeting. Click here for information on how to provide Citizen Comments during hybrid meetings.
All meetings are open to the public.
- Regular Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month at 7pm
- City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE (typically in the Forest Room, but room may vary)
Agendas and Materials
During the February 8, 2022 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed potential changes to the City’s sign regulations. We hope you will take some time to review the information and draft changes found at this link .
September 14, 2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting- Planning Director's Presentation on recommended ADU code changes
2022 Draft/Recommended Sign Code Updates
August 17, 2022 Planning Commission Special Meeting Packet
October 18, 2022 Planning Commission Special Meeting Packet
Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes July 2022-Present
Minutes
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Current Commissioners
Chair:
- Maddy Larson
Members:
- Melissa Cranmer
- Cherie Finazzo
- Ira Gross
- David Kleweno
- Lois Lee
- Walter Hicks
- Meredith LaBonte
- Ashton Alvarez (Vice Chair)
Links to Projects
Work Plans
Annual Reports
Meeting Recordings
For recordings of meetings after June 2022 please access this link
- June 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- October 2021
- September 27, 2021
- September 14, 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
City Council Liaison:
- Lorri Bodi
City Staff:
- Stephen Bennett, Planning Director
- Nick Holland, Senior Planner
- Riley Bushnell, Assistant Planner
How to Join
Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor. Members of the Planning Commission serve for three years. If you are interested in serving on the commission, please contact the Mayor at City Hall, 206-368-5440. For more information about the Planning Commission, contact Stephen Bennett, Planning Director at 206-957-2812.