Planning & Building

PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY, 2020

PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY

Customer Contacts: During the month of February, staff served 798 walk-in customers and responded to 1,360 phone calls, or approximately 114 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 47% were for Planning, 30% for Building, 15% for Engineering and 8% for other services. Of the phone-in customers 23% were for Planning, 32% for Building, 15% for Engineering and 30% for other services.

Building Permit Activity: During February, Building staff issued three demolition permits on Lake Garden Ct., Summit Dr. and Lanewood St. Eight New Single Family Residential (NSFR) applications were received. Six NSFR permits were issued, as follows:

  1. Maple Circle
  2. Goodall Road
  3. Andrews Road
  4. Cortez Court
  5. C Avenue
  6. 6th Street

The above median timeline for review is from application completeness to “ready to issue”. As of November 2018, the Planning Department has provided NSFR plan review services for both Planning and Engineering reviews. Ready to issue includes time that applicants need to address corrections required for code compliance or factors beyond the City’s control.

In addition to NSFR permits, Residential Structural Permits include remodels, additions, decks, etc., of which there were 26 issued in February by Building staff, with the median days being 21. Commercial Structural Permits include Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family and Institutional, of which there were 17, with the median days being 10.

HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB):

At their meeting on February 12, HRAB discussed:

  • The Art Stevens House and Property at 1793 Childs Road
  • Future Plans for 4101 South Shore
  • Revisions to the Preservation Code (50.06.009 Historic Preservation)
  • CLG Grant Application
  • Preservation Month Ceremony
  • Development of a Historic Preservation Handbook

PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS

On February 10, the PC held a public hearing on amendments to the R-6 zone building design standards (LU 19-0038). The PC also received a monthly update on the State rulemaking process for House Bills 2001 and 2003 (PP 19-0008), and adopted findings for the Luscher Farm Concept Plan (PP 19-0012).

On February 24, the PC held a public hearing on the Historic Preservation Code Revisions (LU 19-0008) and continued the hearing for deliberation only to March 9.

Please refer to the following web page for the current PC meeting forecast: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/schedule-and-information

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION (DRC) ACTIONS

On February 3, 2020, the DRC held a public hearing on LU 19-0046, a request for a Conditional Use Permit modification to add field lights to the multi-purpose practice field northwest of the Lakeridge High School building; A Development Review Permit to construct a hitting barn, along with other minor athletic field improvements; and the removal of one tree to accommodate the improvements. The site is located at 1235 Overlook Drive. The DRC tentatively approved the application and scheduled the adoption of the Findings, Conclusions and Order on February 19, 2020.

On February 19, 2020, the DRC adopted the Findings, Conclusions & Order approving LU 19-0046.

CITY COUNCIL (CC) ACTIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS
There were no CC planning actions in February.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAND USE DECISIONS

Staff approved two administrative land use cases as follows:

  • LU 18-0064, a request for a Sensitive Lands map correction to re-delineate the RP District on the north side of Lost Dog Creek. Notice of Decision was issued on February 5, 2020. The site is located on South Shore Blvd.
  • LU 19-0053, a request for a minor variance to enclose an existing carport on G Avenue. Notice of Decision was issued on February 20, 2020.

PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES

In February, staff held seven pre-application conferences:

  1. PA 20-0005, Historic Review for repair and modifications to a historic landmark (Johnson Barn) on G Avenue.
  2. PA 20-0007, Development Review for 5-6 attached dwelling units and possible subdivision or minor partition on Twin Fir Road.
  3. PA 20-0008, Development Review for a new car dealership building on Boones Ferry Road.
  4. PA 20-0009, Development Review Permit Modification for exterior changes to the McDonald’s restaurant on Boones Ferry Road.
  5. PA 20-0010, Development (grading) within the Willamette River Greenway Overlay and possibly the floodplain on Glenmorrie Drive.
  6. PA 20-0011, 2-parcel minor partition, both flag lots on Oakridge Road.
  7. PA 20-0012, Development Review for a mixed-use commercial and residential building in the Downtown Redevelopment District on D Avenue

PLANNING REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS, SIGN PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES

In the month of February, Planning staff reviewed and approved the following applications:

  • 27 building permits
  • 5 sign permits
  • 9 business licenses

CODE ENFORCEMENT

In February, seven code enforcement cases were resolved without Municipal Court action and one case was decided by Municipal Court action.