October 21, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

Thurston County Planning Commission meeting, October 21, 2026: The commission held a public hearing on Conco Companies’ application to rezone a 4.9-acre parcel at 5831 193rd Avenue SW in Rochester from arterial commercial to planned industrial park. The applicant described a proposed speculative warehouse campus adjoining other industrially zoned parcels; public commenters raised concerns about impacts to nearby residents, groundwater, stormwater, and prairie habitat. The commission voted to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, with one member opposed. The county commissioners will make the final decision, no earlier than September 2027. No contract award, purchase, or spending allocation was identified.

The commission also discussed the timing and public review process for the critical areas ordinance update, including requests for more time and simplified public materials; staff indicated it would provide companion materials and consider habitat-connectivity provisions. A draft stormwater management action plan focused on the Mud Bay watershed was presented for discussion, including possible county-road stormwater retrofits, further mapping and feasibility work, and coordination with tribes and partner organizations. These were planning concepts, not project approvals or budget commitments. No procurement activity was identified.