# November 10, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission discussed its affordable and middle housing work, including potential code clarifications and cottage-housing standards, with a subgroup planning further review of developer and resident feedback and examples from other cities. Staff noted that clearer definitions could help applicants and reduce permitting questions; no housing-code amendments or recommendations were adopted. The commission also discussed the need for a focused work plan and possible resident input in future meetings.

A council liaison reported that the City Council had approved a property-tax levy lid lift, easing budget contingencies; no dollar amount was stated. Staff described upcoming planning priorities, including the overdue critical areas ordinance update and a shoreline management plan update targeted for 2028, for which the City anticipates applying for one-time state funding. Consultant work was raised as a possible approach for the critical areas ordinance, but no procurement decision, contract award, or spending authorization was made. The commission approved its agenda and prior minutes; no procurement-related votes or action items were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [November 10, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vBZucmaWSo) - City of Lake Forest Park