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Yelm planning commission advances comp‑plan update; May 13 joint meeting set, climate comments due May 1
Summary
Commissioners reviewed the comprehensive‑plan update schedule and consultants, discussed climate and housing chapters and hazard priorities, and voted to require written comments on the draft climate measures by May 1.
The Yelm Planning Commission on April 15 reviewed a multi‑month update to the city's comprehensive plan, confirmed a May 13 joint meeting with the City Council and consultant presentations, and approved a motion directing commissioners to submit comments on draft climate measures by May 1.
The meeting chair, Richard Lumsdale, said the May 13 meeting will include three consultants: Confluence on climate work, SCJ Alliance on transportation, and a representative from the Thurston Regional Planning Council to present a housing allocation study “required as part of the house bill 12 20,” work commissioners must address in the update. Lumsdale said the…
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