Thurston County Approves Propane Facility, Tree Clearing

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  Thurston County issued permits for two projects on August 14No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Blue Star Gas applied for two 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks at 9326 Kimmie St SW, Olympia“Location: 9326 Kimmie St SW, Olympia Description: Application is for a Special Use Permit and SEPA review for a propane tank storage facility which includes two (2) new 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks. The new tanks will enhance residential and commercial propane service, and Autogas fleet clean fueling operations. The site contains an existing office and shop. The site zoning is Light Industrial within the Tumwater Urban Growth Area (UGA)”
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  The project is in a Light Industrial zone within Tumwater UGA“Location: 9326 Kimmie St SW, Olympia Description: Application is for a Special Use Permit and SEPA review for a propane tank storage facility which includes two (2) new 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks. The new tanks will enhance residential and commercial propane service, and Autogas fleet clean fueling operations. The site contains an existing office and shop. The site zoning is Light Industrial within the Tumwater Urban Growth Area (UGA)”
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  The county also approved a Class IV Forestland Conversion Permit for Manuel QuirozNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Manuel Quiroz will clear 175,000 board feet of timber at 10323 Lundeen Rd SW, Rochester“Location: 10323 Lundeen Rd SW, Rochester Description: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Class IV Forestland Conversion Permit and review for compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) through an Environmental Checklist application to allow the removal of approximately 175,000 board feet of timber. This removal would be conducted to create space for three (3) residential sites proposed as part of a large lot subdivision, reviewe”
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  The project will create space for three residential lots in a subdivision“The Applicant is requesting approval of a Class IV Forestland Conversion Permit and review for compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) through an Environmental Checklist application to allow the removal of approximately 175,000 board feet of timber. This removal would be conducted to create space for three (3) residential sites proposed as part of a large lot subdivision, reviewe”
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  The project requires public comments by September 3No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Comments on both projects are due by August 28No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Schiller Dock project is also open for comment until August 28“Comments due: 2026-08-28 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202603435”
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  The county has determined the Schiller Dock project complies with shoreline rules“Determination The lead agency for this project has determined compliance with app”
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  The Summit Place 2 subdivision and Michels Laydown Yard projects are pending public input“Comments due: 2026-08-26 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202603397 --- SEPA #202603378 --- Project: Michels Laydown Yard Lead agency: Tumwater City of Type: DNS Applicant: Troy Halbach Location: 9435 Dowcor Lane SW and 2440 93rd Ave SW, Tumwater Description: The applicant is proposing an extension of their laydown yard with infiltration pond, overflow parking lot, and frontage improvements on Dowcor Lane. The development will include infrastructure, frontage improvements, and open space. Issued: 2026-08-14 Comments due: 2026-08-28 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202603378”