Legislation Details

File #: 26-0631    Version: 1
Type: recommendation Status: Filed
File created: 8/11/2026 In control: Design Review Board
Agenda date: 8/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Case: Hands On Children's Museum Expansion, 26-3252
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 - DRB Conceptual DR Staff Report, 2. Attachment 2 - Downtown DR Applicant Narrative, 3. Attachment 3 - Design Review Packet

Title

Case:  Hands On Children’s Museum Expansion, 26-3252

 

Report

Applicant:

City of Olympia, Jim Rioux, Project Manager, Public Works, PO Box 1967,

Olympia WA 98507

 

Representative(s):

Mithun, Crystal Loya, Architect, Associate Principal, 1201 Alaskan Way #200,

Seattle WA 981011

 

Staff Contact:

Paula Smith, Associate Planner, 360.753.8596

 

Site Address:

414 Jefferson Street NE

 

Project Description:

The project consists of an approx. 18,000 gross square foot addition to the existing Hands On Children's Museum. The new addition will be located approximately 45' north of the existing building and will be attached to the existing building by a level 2 connector space. Programs to include interactive exhibit galleries, pre-k classrooms, event spaces, administrative offices, and support areas. The proposal also includes new outdoor exhibits and expansion of the parking lot.

 

See Attachment 1 for the full staff report.