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Sandy Weber told the council she wants to serve because she is \"strongly in saving our planet\" and described concerns about polar ice melt and wildlife impacts. Weber said she would like the committee to focus on affordable ways for people to help the environment and suggested outreach and fun volunteer activities to increase youth participation. \"I think social media is a good way,\" she told council members, noting Instagram and TikTok as channels to reach teens.

Council members praised Weber for volunteering and asked about specific ideas. Councilmember Riddle commended her for stepping up before summer break, and another council member asked about outreach to young people; Weber responded that painting and similar community events were effective recruitment tools because younger people attend and bring friends. The council formally moved and seconded her appointment; the motion passed unanimously.

Several council members encouraged Weber to bring friends to the committee and said the Climate Action Committee’s work will dovetail with school and community activities. The council did not take any other action related to the committee at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 12, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council confirmed 14‑year‑old Shorecrest High School student Sandy Weber to the Climate Action Committee; council members praised her volunteering and asked about youth engagement and affordable climate actions.","taxTitle","Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington","taxId",71686,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199608,"Lake Forest Park accepts $500,000 King County reimbursement agreement for Lakefront Park development",106,3734000,3840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3825053-82e08ba3e2cdf84fbcb7989e1a10ea93&start=3734&end=3840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3825053-82e08ba3e2cdf84fbcb7989e1a10ea93/thumbnail_3734000.jpg","/articles/6199608/Lake-Forest-Park/King-County/Washington/Lake-Forest-Park-accepts-500000-King-County-reimbursement-agreement-for-Lakefront-Park-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199608-5f5591b91dfbbb52c064e5aca778ea3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159257&Signature=Yp~MdBgum9nHnFAUmxB~Ni5mtW0E9NTn2A-SnCVZq9XTrfKVqA23BewqG5S9g8utfeez6j4gGYv3WkGtBjp7wu5m0co5uqujn-1fn2YL3OmQx4wnBvtmmHfr03hqD139kA40xZTzE5yzkVcOQoIV4j7HK0-hBB4njX37sgaHkzHBgsA-vqT1K850XQALeMyVKr9mzFwOdTLXmMIjOebT18Ma5SaAIsB2NozNJG55sl2~XaeXs6AbrUoZU0kg-oK~fU9OpXzv0uTLjPxzPH2XBRL3UCuOrOTbhMJsbGhzHMfWgQFoq~SticxBDNLMT6FoV1KpETkSNWjGP5lcYfliQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff introduced a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a grant agreement with King County to reimburse the city up to $500,000 for development and construction work at the Lakefront Park property.

Corey Roche, city staff working on the Lakefront Park project, told the council the funding is from the King County Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget and is a reimbursement grant earmarked for development and construction expenses. \"They kept it very broad for us, so we could use it in many ways, and it's just the start of funding coming in,\" Roche said.

Council members asked staff about the project schedule and the grant timing. Councilmember Leiva asked whether the grant period (noted in staff materials as covering anticipated construction in 2026–27) could be extended if work timelines shift; Roche said that in her experience granting agencies typically accommodate reasonable schedule adjustments if the city continues to make progress, and staff expressed confidence the city can obligate the funds before 2027.

Deputy Mayor Fortuny and other council members acknowledged King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski’s advocacy for the project, and staff thanked county partners for support. Roche also reported strong community interest at a recent public open house for the Lakefront Park design, which staff said drew more than 50 attendees.

The item was introduced to council as a resolution for referral; no final council vote adopting the grant agreement occurred at the meeting. Staff indicated they will return with the signed agreement and next steps for construction planning and spending authorization.","Council was presented with a grant agreement authorizing the mayor to accept $500,000 in King County reimbursement funding for Lakefront Park construction and development; staff said the funds are flexible and anticipated to be used before 2027.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6199613,"Lake Forest Park holds public hearing on middle-housing and ADU code changes ahead of state deadline",2576,1180000,3756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3825053-82e08ba3e2cdf84fbcb7989e1a10ea93&start=1180&end=3756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3825053-82e08ba3e2cdf84fbcb7989e1a10ea93/thumbnail_1180000.jpg","/articles/6199613/Lake-Forest-Park/King-County/Washington/Lake-Forest-Park-holds-public-hearing-on-middle-housing-and-ADU-code-changes-ahead-of-state-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6199613-848313fe4dd318ffd20c6859e6033e78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159257&Signature=VMAriLBP2dN4vk1Ygsmp26FD9wZiogMU8yQBmnI7FhMFEt~-nVOlvol3DgIEF5aowMdVRX3TWFh1Zyf5bp9VO3gLitqLs3fDOTGcdI4jt6wYndh0yu9xs8S1StsoXDfyIM5~88YzBLbtQHhuPi7a0WwJV-HMwY9aIzjQyOGqDCPmen4HErS7QezbdeGV110ZiTuH2TQoGthKSB2zLQTGv99u9o-zzIuFBSbpozovVwrftSh72dnJQRWwb0CdWeXO2A77odVfJeOPiaroju2AzHRCK9Nq7FE3ldjfCEJ6YMVxdqOGEtGPsnobdR158QfY-c7Wzmvmgjp1bGRAeWRh~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Forest Park City Council opened a public hearing Thursday on two related ordinance amendments that would change the city’s subdivision and land-use code to allow \"middle housing\" types and required accessory dwelling units.

The hearing introduced Ordinance 25-13-09, amending Chapter 17 (subdivisions) to allow unit-lot and 0-lot-line subdivisions, and Ordinance 25-13-10, amending Chapter 18 (planning and land-use) to implement middle housing and the state requirement to allow two units per lot or comparable unit density. City staff said the code changes are aimed at meeting state-mandated timelines; action is anticipated at the council’s June 26 meeting.

Zoe Tapert, a planner with SCJ Alliance who assisted the city’s planning commission, told the council that the 2023 Washington Legislature passed middle-housing laws and follow-up legislation that require some cities to allow additional housing types. Tapert said, \"what is meant by middle housing is essentially a bridge between single family houses and then mid rise apartments,\" and outlined the specific housing types the city must permit (duplexes, courtyard apartments, cottage housing and stacked flats) and the ADU requirements the state has directed jurisdictions to accommodate.

Mark Hoffman, community development director, said the city adopted a comprehensive plan in December and has been working to align development regulations with the plan and the state deadlines. \"This leads towards an anticipated action on June 26,\" Hoffman told the council, noting the Department of Commerce model ordinance could take effect if Lake Forest Park did not adopt compliant regulations within the six-month window after the comp‑plan adoption.

Public commenters gave a mix of support and caution. Longtime resident Jim Lyming said he was neither wholly for nor against the ordinances and raised concerns about existing private covenants and deed restrictions in plats such as Sheridan Beach that may limit use despite new city rules; he asked the council to note that those private restrictions may remain enforceable. In his remarks Lyming said, \"I put a question mark because I really am neither in favor nor opposed to the ordinance,\" and urged the record to reflect the point about covenants.

Zach Garbowitz, a resident and self-described real‑estate investor, spoke in favor of the ADU provisions and said ADUs \"are a really good way to increase housing density and also, I think in a lot of cases, maintain the character of the neighborhood.\"

The council also read several written comments into the record. A written comment by Josh Rosenow urged the council to take bolder steps to increase housing options and questioned a draft provision (18.50.0050) that would prohibit a duplex plus ADUs on the same lot; Rosenow suggested allowing more flexible combinations (for example, duplex plus one ADU) to increase options for younger residents and public‑service workers.

Council members and staff discussed implementation details raised during the hearing, including how unit‑lot subdivisions would respect parent‑lot setbacks and development standards. Hoffman clarified that the parent lot must meet existing setbacks, height and impervious‑surface rules even when unit lots are created, and planners emphasized that a stacked‑flat configuration cannot be split into separate fee simple unit lots.

The council and staff also discussed private covenants (CC&Rs). Hoffman and senior staff explained that CC&Rs are private instruments enforced through civil remedies; the city does not enforce CC&Rs. Staff said state debate considered the interaction with CC&Rs and that existing CC&Rs generally remain private matters while future CC&Rs cannot be used to re‑establish single‑family‑only restrictions under the new state direction. Council members asked staff to provide clearer guidance about how CC&Rs will surface during application review; staff said title reports and application notices would reveal recorded covenants and that enforcement remains a private civil avenue.

Councilors asked staff to compile the so‑called \"parking lot\" items—policy questions and further drafting tasks generated during hearings and Planning Commission work—into a single list for follow‑up so the council can address incentives, unit‑density clarifications and related development standards in subsequent meetings. Several council members expressed a desire to act before the Department of Commerce model ordinance could automatically apply to the city.

The hearing record will remain open for the formal process; staff and the planning commission recommended adoption that meets state minimums while preserving opportunities for continued community discussion on incentives and other refinements. The council closed the public hearing and scheduled further deliberation leading to anticipated action on June 26.","City held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapters 17 and 18 of the municipal code to implement state 'middle housing' and ADU laws, including unit-lot subdivision rules; staff and residents discussed implementation, covenants (CC&Rs), and phasing with anticipated council action June 26.","actionData","errors"]

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