Olympia Bulkheads, Tumwater Housing Ordinance Advance

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  Thurston County approved two infrastructure projects in Olympia this week.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Brian Cockrell and Ronald & Amy Matthews submitted proposals to replace failing bulkheads on Summit Lake Shore Road.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The projects would remove existing bulkheads and install new ones on properties zoned RL 2/1.“The Applicant is proposing to construct a replacement bulkhead behind an existing bulkhead that is failing. After completion, the existing bulkhead would be removed. The property is zoned Residential LAMIRD – Two Dwelling Units per One Acre (RL 2/1) within Rural Thurston County, and the property is approximately 0.3 acres in size.”
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  The projects would cover 0.3 to 0.38 acres each.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Public comments are due by September 18.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Tumwater City Council advanced an ordinance to extend deadlines for multifamily housing tax exemptions.“Project: City of Tumwater Ordinance O2026-017 Lead agency: Tumwater City of Type: DNS Applicant: City of Tumwater, Community Development Department, Attn: Brad Medrud Location: Properties located within the city of Tumwater, Washington, Tumwater Description: Adoption of Ordinance No. O2026-017 – amending Chapter 3.30, Multifamily Housing Tax Exemptions, of the Tumwater Municipal Code to extend the program deadlines.”
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  The amendment to Chapter 3.30 of Tum.Municipal Code aims to support housing development.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city seeks public feedback before final adoption.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Comments are due September 23.“Comments due: 2026-09-23”
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  AT&T's proposal for a wireless tower in Yelm, outside Olympia, also moved forward.“Project: AT&T Wireless Communications Facility and Tower Lead agency: Thurston County Type: ODNS/NOA Applicant: New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC Location: 22621 Bald Hill Rd SE, Yelm Description: The Applicant is proposing to construct a new wireless communication facility (WCF) including a 150 ft monopole with 5 ft lightning rod, within a 50 x 50 ft leased area secured by 6 ft chain link fence, with backup generator for emergency use. Access to the WCF will utilize existing private timber access roads that are gated. The property is within the Long Term Forestry (LTF) zoning district in r Issued: 2026-09-09 Comments due: 2026-09-29 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202603830”
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  The 150-foot monopole would be built on a 50x50-foot fenced area within Long Term Forestry zoning.“The Applicant is proposing to construct a new wireless communication facility (WCF) including a 150 ft monopole with 5 ft lightning rod, within a 50 x 50 ft leased area secured by 6 ft chain link fence, with backup generator for emergency use. Access to the WCF will utilize existing private timber access roads that are gated. The property is within the Long Term Forestry (LTF) zoning district in r ”
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  Public comments are due September 29.“Comments due: 2026-09-29”
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  Thurston County's approval means these projects can proceed after public review.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.