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Hearing examiner approves conditional-use permit for Thurston Hindu Temple site in Tumwater
Summary
The City of Tumwater hearing examiner granted oral approval for a conditional use permit and site plan to allow the Thurston Hindu Temple and Cultural Center to occupy a 1,562-square-foot suite at 210 Tumwater Boulevard SW. Staff recommended approval, tribes and nearby agencies raised no objections, and the examiner said he will issue written findings soon.
Mark Scheidmeyer, the City of Tumwater's hearing examiner, orally approved a conditional use permit and site plan review that would allow the Thurston Hindu Temple and Cultural Center to operate in a 1,562-square-foot suite at 210 Tumwater Boulevard SW.
Sam Hunter, an associate planner for the City of Tumwater, told the hearing that staff reviewed the proposal against the Tumwater Comprehensive Plan and municipal code (citing Tumwater Municipal Code section 18.56) and recommended approval with conditions. Hunter said the application was deemed complete in December, a notice of application was issued on 12/26/2025 and the notice of public hearing was published 02/13/2026; tribal respondents including the Squaxin…
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