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Yelm planning staff previews comprehensive plan updates and outlines sewer, traffic conditions for 640 development
Summary
Planning staff briefed council on a comprehensive plan update (planning commission recommended approval) that adds a new climate chapter and revises housing and transportation policies. Staff also described sewer plans (gravity mains and lift stations) and traffic mitigation obligations for the BlueFern/640 development, including intersection upgrades and phased requirements tied to build thresholds.
Planning staff presented the city’s comprehensive plan update and discussed infrastructure commitments tied to a large annexation and development project referred to in the session as the 640/BlueFern proposal.
The planning update consolidates updated maps and new text; staff said the planning commission voted to recommend approval to council in December. "The planning commission voted to recommend approval to the council in December," the planner said, noting maps, annexation contingencies and a brand‑new climate chapter that the staff expects will help…
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