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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
At this time, all meetings are held virtually.
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
Please note that all meeting materials from March 2019 forward can be found on Town Center Process page. Other Commission meeting material are available at YourLFP’s Town Center Code Update Reference’s Dropbox page.
Minutes
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Current Commissioners
Chair:
- Maddy Larson
Members:
- T.J. Fudge
- Ira Gross
- Steve Morris
- Rachael Katz (Vice Chair)
- Jon Lebo
- Joel Painser
- Richard Saunders
Links to Projects
Work Plans
Annual Reports
- 2018 Annual Report (coming soon)
- 2017 Planning Commission Annual Report
City Council Liaison:
- Tom French (interim)
City Staff:
- Stephen Bennett, Planning Director
- Nick Holland, Senior Planner
- Lauren Hoerr, 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.