NOTICE OF DECISION
Proposal Name and File Numbers: Kiddie Academy PDR (PDR-25-0002)
Decision: On July 2, 2025, the Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed two-story Kiddie Academy childhood education center. The first floor will consist of 6,360 SF and the second floor will be 6,570 SF. The property is currently an undeveloped grass lot with a paved parking lot. Relevant construction improvements to the 0.75-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, and landscaping. The site is zoned HMU (Highway 99 Mixed-Use). The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov/publicnotices.
Location: The property is located at 19504 58th Ave W, Lynnwood WA, 98036; (Parcel Number: 00585300002503).
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by July 11, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W., Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036-6742.
Contact: The file on this project is maintained in the Development and 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 Joe LaBlanche, Planner; JLablanche@LynnwoodWA.gov, 425-670-5407.
Date of this Notice: July 8, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: July 22, 2025
NOTICE OF DECISION
Proposal Name and File Numbers: Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center (CUP-25-0001, PDR-25-0003)
Decision: On Monday June 16, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner granted approval for the Edmonds School District to place a 1,001 sq. ft. modular medical structure at Meadowdale High School. The medical structure will be located in the northeast portion of the subject site, just north of the existing portable classrooms. The purpose of the medical facility is to expand the school-based health program that aims to increase access to preventative, early intervention, and behavioral health services by school affiliated behavioral health providers for enrolled public-school students. The Hearing Examiner’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Land Use Notices”.
Location: The property is located at 6008 168th ST SW, Lynnwood, WA; (Parcel Number: 00513700002401).
Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may request reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner by filing a request in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the decision with the Development & Business Services Department which is June 23, 2025. Any person who participated in the decision may file an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision by filing the appeal to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act (Chapter 36.70C RCW) within 21 days from the date of issuance of the decision.
Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions or would like to view the full file, please contact Rebecca Samy, Principal Planner; rsamy@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5411 and reference the Hearing Examiner’s Decision for the Meadowdale High School – Community Health Center CUP and PDR.
Date of Notice: June 18, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: July 9, 2025
Selected Documents: To review the entire file, reach out to the city contact listed above.
• Hearing Examiners Decision(PDF, 200KB)
NOTICE OF DECISION
Proposal: Packard 2025 Variances (VAR-25-0001, VAR-25-0002, VAR-25-0003).
Decision: On June 16, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Hearing Examiner issued a decision for the ‘Packard 2025 Variances’. The variance applications sought relief from the minimum lot width and front setback requirements of the Lynnwood Municipal Code. The decision granted approval for the variance from the requirement for minimum lot width. The proposed projects include construction of three new single-family houses (one on each lot listed below), grading, and associated utility work. The Hearing Examiner’s Decisions can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Land Use Notices”.
Location: The properties are located at the following locations VAR-25-0001 – 5715 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100311700, VAR-25-0002 – 5721 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100308500, VAR-25-0003 – 5711 212th Street SW Lynnwood, WA – Parcel #27042100311600
Appeal: Any person who participated in the decision may request reconsideration by the Hearing Examiner by filing a request in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the decision with the Development & Business Services Department which is June 23, 2025. Any person who participated in the decision may file an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Decision by filing the appeal to superior court pursuant to the Land Use Petition Act (Chapter 36.70C RCW) within 21 days from the date of issuance of the decision, which is July 09, 2025.
Contact: The file is available for review at the Development & Business Services Department office at 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. If you have questions or would like to view the full file, please contact Zack Spencer, Planner; zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5435 and reference the Hearing Examiner’s Decision for the Packard 2025 Variances.
Date of this Notice: June 18, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: July 09, 2025
NOTICE OF DECISION
Proposal Name and File Number: Jacobsen Short Plat; (STP-25-0001)
Decision: On June 9, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Mayor granted preliminary approval for a Short Plat to subdivide the existing parcel into two residential lots, one of 9,856 square feet and one of 8,960 square feet. The property is zoned Residential 8400 Sq. Ft. (RS-8). The Preliminary Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov by searching “Public Notices”.
Location: 19124 36th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Existing Parcel Number: 00372600400403)
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by June 26, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W, Suite 230, 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 Zack Spencer, 425-670-5435.
Date of this Notice: June 12, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: June 26, 2025
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date of this Notice: June 3, 2025
Proposal: Aurora Rents (PDR-24-0005)
Decision: On May 29, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval for the proposed one-story retail building with an adjacent storage building with building square footage on site totaling 11,824 square feet. Proposed construction improvements to the 1.53-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, parking, and landscaping. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.
Location: 19106 Highway 99, (Parcel Number: 27041600302400).
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by June 17, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W, Suite 230, 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 Brian Kirk, Planner; bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409.
City Contact: Brian Kirk, Planner; bkirk@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5409.
Applicant Contact: Matt Driscoll, Project Manager; d/arch LLC; 206-214-8839; matt@darchllc.com
Comment Period Ends: April 1, 2025
Additional Documents:
NOTICE OF DECISION
Proposal Name and File Number: Audi Lynnwood (PDR-24-0004; SEPA-24-0005)
Decision: On May 6, 2025, the City of Lynnwood’s Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed car dealership with new and used auto sales and a service center. The proposed construction includes one 34,000 square foot building with a sales and showroom area, service reception drive-through, service advisor’s department, and a service shop, with support areas including offices, parts sales, and enclosed automatic car washes. Proposed construction improvements to the 3.08-acre site include all associated utilities, stormwater management, right-of-way improvements, and landscaping. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov and searching “Public Notices”.
Location: 17510 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98037; (Parcel Numbers: 00513800010110, 00513800010105, 00513800010102, 00513800010109).
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by May 22, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W, Suite 230, 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 Zack Spencer, Planner, at zspencer@lynnwoodwa.gov or (425)670-5435.
Date of this Notice: May 8, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: May 22, 2025
NOTICE OF DECISION – Denny Cedar Cottage Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU-25-0001)
Decision: On April 29, 2025, the Development & Business Services Director granted approval for a proposed detached ADU. The proposed construction includes an 800 sq. ft. detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, 130 sq. ft. of covered outdoor space, and two additional parking spaces. The existing primary residence is 2,264 sq. ft. and has two existing parking spaces in the primary residence’s garage. The property is zoned RS-8. The Director’s Decision can be accessed online at www.lynnwoodwa.gov/publicnotices.
Location: The property is located at 18913 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood WA 98036; (Parcel Number: 00373400300703).
Appeal: In accordance with LMC 1.35.333, any person who participated in the decision may appeal this decision by filing a written request with the Development & Business Services Department by May 15, 2025. Appeals should be mailed to the City of Lynnwood, Development & Business Services Department, 20816 44th Ave. W., Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036-6742.
Contact: The file on this project is maintained in the Development and 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 Joe LaBlanche, Planner; JLablanche@LynnwoodWA.gov, 425-670-5407.
Date of this Notice: May 1, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: May 15, 2025
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
City of Lynnwood Code Amendment: Unified Development Code Update (CAM-25-0002)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lynnwood SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) for the following proposal:
Project Description: On April 24, 2025, the City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services Department, on behalf of the City of Lynnwood, submitted a SEPA checklist for the adoption of a Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC is intended to update and consolidate Title 18 Planning, Title 19 Subdivisions, and Title 21 Zoning, into a single Title 8 Unified Development Code. Title 8 will also incorporate portions of 1.35 Application Processing and Review, as well as the City’s various Design Guidelines.
If the City does not implement revisions for middle housing and accessory dwelling units, Lynnwood will need to adopt a Model Code developed by the Washington State Department of Commerce. Location: City-wide
Comments and Appeals: This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340 (2)(c); as the lead agency, City of Lynnwood will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. The comment period ends May 8, 2025, and the DNS will become final unless the determination is withdrawn or amended by the City’s SEPA Responsible Official.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this threshold determination by submitting an appeal in writing to: Development & Business Services, 20816 44th Ave W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, WA 98036. An appeal may be submitted only after the close of the comment period but no later than May 22, 2025, which is 14 days from the end of the comment period. Be prepared to make specific factual objections. The fee for an appeal is set forth in LMC 3.104.
The following regulations contained within the Unified Development Code Update are not subject to appeal:
- Chapter 8.90 Administration and Permit Processing, per WAC 197-11-800(19)(a)
- Any regulations regarding the development of Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling Units, per House Bills 1110, 1337, 2321.
Contact: The file on this non-project action is maintained in the Development & Business Services Department office. Only people who submit written comments to the Director or request a copy of the original decision may appeal the Director’s decision when it is issued. For general information about the SEPA process, additional information about this determination, or if you wish to be notified of any decision or the appeal rights of this application, contact Karl Almgren, Community Planning Manager, kalmgren@lynnwoodwa.gov, 425-670-5041. Please refer to the “Unified Development Code Update” when contacting the city.
Date of Notice: April 24, 2025
Comment Period Ends: May 8, 2025
Appeal Period Ends: May 22, 2025