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Thurston County reviews two Olympia projects

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Thurston County issued two new SEPA filings for Olympia projects on July 30 and July 31, 2026. The Balbo Retaining Wall and Bulkhead project at 2640 Island Dr NW seeks to repair an existing bulkhead with new materials and methods. The Byers Dock Replacement project at 4017 116th Ave SE aims to replace an unpermitted dock with a new structure on Offut Lake.

Residents can comment on the Balbo project until August 13 and on the Byers project until August 30. The Balbo project is classified as a DNS (documented non-significant) project, meaning it has minimal environmental impact. The Byers project is a CONSULT type, requiring more review. Both projects are in residential zones.

The third project listed, Parkside Place, is in Lacey, not Olympia, so it is not covered in this report. Thurston County will review public comments before making decisions on these projects.

πŸ“„ Source: WA Ecology SEPA β€” Thurston County β€” https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=THURSTON
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    Thurston County issued two new SEPA filings for Olympia projects on July 30 and July 31, 2026No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Thurston County issued two new SEPA filings for Olympia projects on July 30No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Thurston County issued two new SEPA filings for Olympia projects on July 31No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Balbo Retaining Wall and Bulkhead project is at 2640 Island Dr NWβ€œLocation: 2640 Island Dr NW, Olympia”
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    The Balbo Retaining Wall and Bulkhead project seeks to repair an existing bulkhead with new materials and methodsβ€œDescription: The applicant to repair of an existing bulkhead that will include the installation of pressure treated lumber lagging wall, a concrete retaining wall, and anchoring methods including helical anchors and injected expandable polyfoam.”
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    The Byers Dock Replacement project is at 4017 116th Ave SEβ€œLocation: 4017 116th Ave SE, Olympia”
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    The Byers Dock Replacement project aims to replace an unpermitted dock with a new structure on Offut Lakeβ€œRemove unpermitted dock and install new pre-fabricated 4 ft. by 25 ft. pier supported by six 3” galvanized steel pilings, a 4 ft. by 20 ft. ramp supported by four 3’ pilings and an 8 ft. by 25 ft. float on the northwest side of Offut Lake.”
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    Residents can comment on the Balbo project until August 13β€œComments due: 2026-08-13”
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    Residents can comment on the Byers project until August 30β€œComments due: 2026-08-30”
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    The Balbo project is classified as a DNS (documented non-significant) projectβ€œType: DNS”
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    The Balbo project is classified as a DNS projectβ€œType: DNS”
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    The Balbo project is classified as a documented non-significant projectNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The Byers project is a CONSULT typeβ€œType: CONSULT”
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    The Byers project is a CONSULT type requiring more reviewβ€œType: CONSULT Applicant: Brittany Morgan Matter Location: 4017 116th Ave SE, Olympia Description: Remove unpermitted dock and install new pre-fabricated 4 ft. by 25 ft. pier supported by six 3” galvanized steel pilings, a 4 ft. by 20 ft. ramp supported by four 3’ pilings and an 8 ft. by 25 ft. float on the northwest side of Offut Lake. The zoning is Rural Residential Resource 1/5 (RRR 1/5) and the Shoreline Designation is Rural.”
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    Both projects are in residential zonesNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The third project listed, Parkside Place, is in LaceyNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The third project listed, Parkside Place, is not in Olympiaβ€œLocation: 5110 Parkside Drive SE, Lacey”
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    The third project listed, Parkside Place, is not covered in this reportNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Thurston County will review public comments before making decisions on these projectsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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