Planning Commission Meeting of May 6, 2026

The City of Lake Stevens Planning Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, primarily to review and recommend amendments to the 2024 comprehensive six-year and 20-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP), focusing on transportation impact fees and related infrastructure projects. The commission discussed updates to the traffic impact fee methodology, including adjustments to developer worksheets and cost bases, with notable increases in fees for Zone 1 due to higher growth rates and infrastructure deficiencies. Public comments and letters from stakeholders such as the Master Builders Association and a transportation consultant were reviewed, addressing concerns about fee calculations and the impact on housing affordability. The commission voted to forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the proposed amendments, with provisions for absent members to provide input at the council level. Additionally, the meeting included brief updates on nuisance ordinance changes related to prohibiting roosters and eliminating lifetime pet licensing, driven by community complaints. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion on impact fees and CIP updates will influence future infrastructure funding and development projects.