NOTICE OF DECISION
New Middle School at former Alderwood Middle School (PDR-25-0007)
Date of this Notice: February 25, 2026
Decision: On February 25, 2026, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval with conditions for a proposed construction of a new 145,439 gross square foot, 2-story middle school, new bus loop and parking area, playfields, utility infrastructure, walkways and landscaping. A new access from Alderwood Mall Parkway is proposed and applied for under DE-25-0017. The new middle school will serve grades 6-8, with a capacity designed for 800 students with a capacity of up to 1,000. Critical areas permit (CAP-25-0005) has been submitted and approved for this project to address critical areas and associated buffers on the site. Edmonds School District acted as the Lead Agency for a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance regarding this project. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.
Location: The property is located at 20000 28th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Parcel # 00372601101602).
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 8.90.350(E), any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by March 11, 2026. Appeals must be sent to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 19100 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036.
Contact: The file on this project is maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office and is available for review by request from the contact below. If you have questions, or wish to request copies for review, please contact Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner, at rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov or (425) 670-5411.
Appeal Period Ends: March 11, 2026