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Two New Projects Seek Environmental Review Near Olympia

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Two separate projects near Olympia have entered the state environmental review process this month, with public comment periods now open for both.

Jay Kobza has applied for a Class IV Forest Land Conversion permit at 4810 Sunset Beach Dr NW in Olympia. The project would clear approximately half an acre — about 15,000 board feet of timber — on a 2. 09-acre parcel to make way for a future single-family home. Thurston County is the lead agency and issued a Determination of Non-Significance on April 17. Public comments are due by April 30.

At 9326 Kimmie St SW in Olympia, Nickel Properties & Investments is seeking a Special Use Permit to add two 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks at an existing Blue Star Gas facility. The site, zoned Light Industrial within the Tumwater Urban Growth Area, currently has an office and shop. The expanded facility would serve residential and commercial propane customers, as well as Autogas fleet fueling operations. Thurston County issued the SEPA consultation notice on April 15, with comments due by May 5.

Residents who wish to comment on either project can do so through the Washington State Ecology SEPA portal before the respective deadlines.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Thurston County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=THURSTON

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Two separate projects near Olympia have entered the state environmental review process this monthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Public comment periods are now open for both projectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Jay Kobza has applied for a Class IV Forest Land Conversion permit at 4810 Sunset Beach Dr NW in OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project would clear approximately half an acre on a 2.09-acre parcelNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project would clear about 15,000 board feet of timber on a 2.09-acre parcelNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project would make way for a future single-family homeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County is the lead agency“"leadagencyname":"Thurston County"”
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Thurston County issued a Determination of Non-Significance on April 17No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Public comments are due by April 30No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Nickel Properties & Investments is seeking a Special Use Permit at 9326 Kimmie St SW in OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project is to add two 30,000-gallon propane storage tanks at an existing Blue Star Gas facilityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The site is zoned Light Industrial within the Tumwater Urban Growth AreaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The site currently has an office and shopNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expanded facility would serve residential and commercial propane customersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expanded facility would serve Autogas fleet fueling operationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County issued the SEPA consultation notice on April 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Comments are due by May 5No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents who wish to comment on either project can do so through the Washington State Ecology SEPA portalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents can comment on either project before the respective deadlinesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.