Stroum Jewish Community Center Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone Project
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In 2023, the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) submitted a docket request for consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone to redesignate three parcels and a portion of one parcel from Single-Family Residential to Commercial Office (C-O) by amending the Land Use Map in the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan and the zoning map in Appendix D MICC. The proposal was added to the 2024 Annual Docket by the City Council on December 5, 2023 under Resolution No. 1657.
On December 11, 2025, the SJCC submitted applications for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-002), a Reclassification of Property (Rezone) (RZN25-002), and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review (SEP25-021). The requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-002) seeks to redesignate King County Parcel Nos. 2655500137, 2655500136, 2655500132, and a portion of 2655500115 from Single-Family Residential to Commercial Office (C-O) within the Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan. The rezone (RZN25-002) requests changing the zoning designations of King County Parcel Nos. 2655500137, 2655500136, 2655500132, and a portion of 2655500115 from Single-Family Residential R-8.4 and R-9.6 to Commercial Office (C-O). Pursuant to MICC 19.15.230(G), where both a comprehensive plan amendment and area-wide rezone are required, both shall be considered together. Since CPA25-002 and RZN25-002 follow two different review processes, to accomplish consideration together, CPA25-002 will undergo review by the Planning Commission first, with a public hearing currently scheduled for August 5, 2026. Once the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council, City Council is anticipated to complete the first reading of CPA25-002 on September 1, 2026. After the first reading of CPA25-002, the required public hearing for RZN25-002 is anticipated to be scheduled before the Hearing Examiner. This date is to be determined but will likely occur in October of 2026. A notice of public hearing will be sent out to all properties within 300 feet of the subject property and to all parties of record no less than 30-days prior to the scheduled public hearing. The Hearing Examiner will also make a recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing. Once a recommendation has been made, City Council will then complete the first reading of RZN25-002. Both CPA25-002 and RZN25-002 will return to the City Council for second reading and potential adoption.
A SEPA Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the non-project action was issued on June 22, 2026 with a 14-day comment period.
*The public hearing previously scheduled for July 8, 2026 has been rescheduled to August 5, 2026 at approximately 6:00PM
In 2023, the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) submitted a docket request for consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone to redesignate three parcels and a portion of one parcel from Single-Family Residential to Commercial Office (C-O) by amending the Land Use Map in the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan and the zoning map in Appendix D MICC. The proposal was added to the 2024 Annual Docket by the City Council on December 5, 2023 under Resolution No. 1657.
On December 11, 2025, the SJCC submitted applications for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-002), a Reclassification of Property (Rezone) (RZN25-002), and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review (SEP25-021). The requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-002) seeks to redesignate King County Parcel Nos. 2655500137, 2655500136, 2655500132, and a portion of 2655500115 from Single-Family Residential to Commercial Office (C-O) within the Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan. The rezone (RZN25-002) requests changing the zoning designations of King County Parcel Nos. 2655500137, 2655500136, 2655500132, and a portion of 2655500115 from Single-Family Residential R-8.4 and R-9.6 to Commercial Office (C-O). Pursuant to MICC 19.15.230(G), where both a comprehensive plan amendment and area-wide rezone are required, both shall be considered together. Since CPA25-002 and RZN25-002 follow two different review processes, to accomplish consideration together, CPA25-002 will undergo review by the Planning Commission first, with a public hearing currently scheduled for August 5, 2026. Once the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council, City Council is anticipated to complete the first reading of CPA25-002 on September 1, 2026. After the first reading of CPA25-002, the required public hearing for RZN25-002 is anticipated to be scheduled before the Hearing Examiner. This date is to be determined but will likely occur in October of 2026. A notice of public hearing will be sent out to all properties within 300 feet of the subject property and to all parties of record no less than 30-days prior to the scheduled public hearing. The Hearing Examiner will also make a recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing. Once a recommendation has been made, City Council will then complete the first reading of RZN25-002. Both CPA25-002 and RZN25-002 will return to the City Council for second reading and potential adoption.
A SEPA Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the non-project action was issued on June 22, 2026 with a 14-day comment period.
*The public hearing previously scheduled for July 8, 2026 has been rescheduled to August 5, 2026 at approximately 6:00PM
Stroum Jewish Community Center Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone Project has finished this stage
The City has 28 days from the date the applications are submitted to determine whether the applications are complete for processing. A Determination of Complete Application was issued by the City on January 6, 2026.
CPA25-002 Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing - Public Comment Period
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June 3, 2026 through the close of the public hearing on July 8, 2026
Following the Determination of Complete Application, the City issued a Notice of Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-002) in the City's Weekly Permit Bulletin on June 1, 2026 and in the Mercer Island Reporter on June 3, 2026. The Notice of Public Hearing was also mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties and posted on site in two locations visible from the public right-of-way.
SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Issued June 22, 2026
Stroum Jewish Community Center Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone Project is currently at this stage
Comment period closes on July 6, 2026
Following review of the application materials and SEPA Checklist submitted by the Applicant, the lead agency determined that the proposed development will not have a probably significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required pursuant to RCW 43.21C.031(2).
July 8, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda Bill Published
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On or before July 3, 2026, the materials for the July 8, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing for CPA25-002 will be available online at the City's Planning Commission webpage.
July 8, 2026 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation at approximately 6:00PM
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At this Public Hearing, the Planning Commission will consider the proposed amendment for conformance with the criteria as listed in the applicable section, the comprehensive plan and other applicable development standards. The Planning Commission shall make a written recommendation on the review to the City Council.
The Planning Commission public hearing is accessible in person at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center (8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040) and using Zoom. The public will have the opportunity to comment during the public hearing by either attending in person, calling in, or logging onto the meeting via Zoom. Written comments may be submitted to the City of Mercer Island by e-mail to cityclerk@mercerisland.gov until such time that the public hearing is adjourned.
CPA25-002 City Council First Reading - September 1, 2026
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First reading of CPA25-002 with the City Council is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Materials for this meeting will be available on or before August 26, 2026.
RZN25-002 Notice of Hearing Examiner Public Hearing and Recommendation - DATE TBD
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RZN25-002 City Council First Reading - DATE TBD
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CAP25-002 & RZN25-002 City Council Second Reading and Adoption - DATE TBD
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