Aug 19, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardThurston County Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The meeting involved discussions regarding wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, with a specific focus on mitigation plan verification and compliance standards. The commission also reviewed a recent decision by the Growth Management Hearings Board regarding the Black Lake Quarry rezone, highlighting concerns about environmental sensitivity, aquifer recharge areas, and transportation impacts. Additionally, staff provided clarifications on the wetlands delineation process and considerations for utilizing best available science in future code updates.