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Lake Forest Park staff to publish climate element draft; six‑week public comment window planned
Summary
Staff told the Planning Commission that a draft climate element recommended by the Climate Policy Advisory Team will be submitted to the Department of Commerce this week, and that an online public comment period of at least six weeks will follow before the commission schedules formal hearings.
Mark (staff member) told the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission that the draft climate element recommended by the Climate Policy Advisory Team (CPAP) will be finalized and delivered to the Department of Commerce this week to meet grant and program deadlines. Staff and the consultant (Cascadia) will post a public‑facing draft and run a minimum six‑week online comment period before the commission schedules formal public hearings.
Why it matters: The climate element is a required component of the 2025 amendment package and is tied to a Department of Commerce grant schedule. The commission’s review and any recommended changes will feed into a single 2025 comprehensive‑plan amendment that the city expects to present to the council for adoption later in the year.
Key details: Mark said CPAP members will distribute the CPAP‑recommended draft to boards and commissions immediately upon finalization; Cascadia’s online portal will host the draft and accept comments for roughly six to eight weeks. The commission discussed a possible timeline: commission review in July/August, possible public hearing setting in August/September, and final council consideration later in the year with an overall goal of completing the amendment process by December.
What happened and next steps: No formal vote was taken. Staff will circulate the Commerce deliverable to commissioners when complete and will notify the commission when Cascadia’s comment portal goes live so commissioners and boards can direct constituents to the online tool. The commission agreed to review comments and suggested edits at a future meeting and to reserve time for any necessary follow‑up amendments tied to implementation measures that were carried forward from last year’s comp plan work.
Ending: The commission’s role will be to review the draft climate element, collect public input through the consultant’s portal, and forward a recommendation to council after public engagement and any needed edits.
