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Thurston County commissioners hear oral argument in appeal over garage-only variance request
Summary
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners heard oral argument Feb. 12 in a closed-record appeal by J and K Investments LLC seeking a variance to build a residential garage on a lot without an existing primary residence. The board moved into closed session and said it will issue a written decision by March 5, 2025.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners heard oral argument Feb. 12 in a closed-record appeal by J and K Investments LLC of a hearing examiner’s denial of a variance to allow construction of a residential garage on a lot without a primary residence.
Chair Ty Mentzer opened the hearing and read portions of the hearing examiner’s decision, quoting the examiner’s conclusion that “granting the variance application would result in the allowance of a use which is not classified as a permitted or special use in RR 1 To 5 zoning district,” and that granting the variance…
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