CONTACT:    CPA-21 Pogue Land Use and Zoning Amendment
Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner, 360-968-9923 or amelia.schwartz@co.thurston.wa.us 
Community Planning and Economic Development Department 

CONTACT:    CPA-16 Community Driven Review of Agriculture – Agriculture Zoning Update
Maya Teeple, Senior Planner, 360-545-2593 or maya.teeple@co.thurston.wa.us
Community Planning and Economic Development Department

OLYMPIA – The Thurston County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, to comment on the site-specific Pogue Land Use Amendment and the Long-Term Agriculture Zoning Update. You can view more detailed information about the proposals at www.thurstonplanning.org.  

What: Public Hearings on Pogue Land Use Amendment and Agriculture Zoning Update
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter
Where: Suite 110, 3000 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501 or online at www.thurstonplanning.org 

Pogue Land Use and Zoning Amendment: 
The proposed amendment would change the land use and associated zoning of ~1.5 acres at parcel 11606210300 from Rural Residential and Resource 1/5 to Neighborhood Convenience Commercial. An alternative option would change the land use and associated zoning of two parcels totaling 3.68 acres from Rural Residential and Resource 1/5 to Neighborhood Convenience Commercial: the applicant’s and adjacent southern parcel 11606210400. View more online at: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/pogue-site-specific-land-use-plan-and-rezoning  

Agriculture Zoning Update: 
Proposed amendments would revise policies determining where long-term agriculture lands are sited and impact the comprehensive plan, zoning map, and multiple chapters in Thurston County Code Title 20. Associated code amendments would clarify uses and standards, streamline permit processes for new agricultural uses, and expand the list of uses in long-term agriculture. More information is available on www.thurstonag.org. 

How to Submit Public Comments
In-Person or Virtually: Those wishing to testify should appear in person or virtually and be heard. The Planning Commission will accept comment at the Wednesday, June 21 hearings. 

Written Comments: You can submit written or emailed comments if you cannot attend. Please submit your comments no later than 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023. 

Pogue Land Use Amendment
Project Planner: Amelia Schwartz
Email: Amelia.Schwartz@co.thurston.wa.us
Phone: (360) 968-9923
Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development
Attn: Amelia Schwartz, Associate Planner
3000 Pacific Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501    

Agriculture Zoning Update
Project Planner: Maya Teeple
Email: maya.teeple@co.thurston.wa.us
Phone: (360) 545-2593
Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development
Attn: Maya Teeple, Associate Planner
3000 Pacific Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, call the Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at least three days prior to the meeting at 360-786-5440. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may contact via Washington Relay:  711 or 800-833-6388.

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