# 10/28/2026 - Mercer Island - Planning Commission

Mercer Island Planning Commission regular meeting, October 28, 2026. The commission reviewed five proposed amendments for possible inclusion in the 2027 Community Planning and Development work plan. It recommended not docketing 27-1, concerning exceptions to tree-removal restrictions, and 27-3, concerning tree-replacement requirements and in-lieu fees. A motion to docket 27-2, which would remove a gross-floor-area bonus for accessory dwelling units, failed on a 2–2 vote. The commission unanimously recommended docketing 27-4, an update to the Shoreline Master Program and related critical-areas provisions required by state law. The transcript ends during discussion of 27-5, a climate-change and resiliency element also required by state law, so its disposition is not available. The commission also approved the August 5 special-meeting minutes, with the chair abstaining.

Public comment raised concerns about tree-removal restrictions and property safety. Staff discussed workload and state-law deadlines, noting that shoreline and climate work must be completed by 2029. No contracts, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [10/28/2026 - Mercer Island - Planning Commission](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rf11bt3ZuM) - Mercer Island Council