CITY COUNCIL (CC) ACTIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS
On November 3, the CC:
- Conducted a public hearing and tentatively approved Ordinance 2853, amending LOC Chapter 50 (Community Development Code) for the Purpose of Clarifying and Updating Various Provisions (2020).
- Conducted a public hearing and enacted Ordinance 2854, Clarifying, Revising, and Updating LOC 42.03.130 (Intersection Sight Distance); LOC 45.09.065 (Abatement of Dangerous Building Code); LOC 55.02.082 (Tree Cutting Permit Issuance); LOC 55.02.92 (Tree Cutting Permit Expiration); Repealing Article 12.55 (Compensation Claims Under ORS Ch. 197) and Adding LOC 34.02.065 (Helicopter Landing or Takeoff).
- Conducted a public hearing and tentatively approved Ordinance 2852, Annexing to the City of Lake Oswego One Parcel Consisting of 0.28 Acres at 5950 SW Harrington Avenue and Public Rights of Way at Harrington Avenue and Mellon Avenue; Declaring City of Lake Oswego Zoning Pursuant to LOC 50.01.004.5(a‐c); and Removing the Territory from Certain Districts (AN 20‐0005).
On November 17, the CC enacted Ordinance 2853 and adopted Findings, amending LOC Chapter 50 (Community Development Code) for the Purpose of Clarifying and Updating Various Provisions (2020).
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS
On November 9, the PC:
Adopted Findings, Conclusion and Order recommending City Council approve Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendments to Subarea I of the Marylhurst Campus (Subarea I-A was removed by the applicant) (LU 20-0016).
Conducted Work Session #1 for the 2021 Planning Commission and Commission for Citizen Involvement Goals.
On November 23, the PC:
- Conducted a public hearing and tentatively recommended approval of LU 20-0040, amendments to Chapter 50 (Community Development Code) of the Lake Oswego Code for the purpose of 1) exempting awnings and canopies over outdoor dining areas from design review during COVID-19, and (2) replacing the 14-day restriction on temporary shelters with a longer timeframe for certain commercial uses during COVID-19.
- Conducted Work Session #2 for the 2021 Planning Commission and Commission for Citizen Involvement Goals.
- Received an update from staff on the State rulemaking for House Bills 2001 and 2003.
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 November 2, 2020, at their regular meeting the DRC:
- Conducted a Public hearing for AP 20-07 [TR 499-20-03148], a request for approval of a Type II tree application to remove three Douglas fir trees that are 30”, 27” and 27” in diameter at breast height (DBH) for proximity to the house and due to damage to existing infrastructure (a driveway) on Rosewood Street. DRC denied the application 4:0. Findings, Conclusion and Order were adopted on November 16.
On November 16, 2020, at their regular meeting the DRC considered the following:
- Conducted a Public hearing for AP 20-02 [TR 499-20-02981], a request for approval of a Type II tree application to remove two Tulip poplar trees, both 53” in diameter at breast height (DBH), for landscaping purposes on 5th Street. The DRC denied the application 7:0; findings are scheduled for December 7th.
- Conducted a Public hearing for AP 20-08 [TR 499-20-03940], a request for approval of a Type II tree application to remove two Douglas fir trees, 26.5” and 44.5” in diameter at breast height (DBH), due to damage to a retaining wall and driveway on Campus Way. The DRC denied the application 7:0; findings are scheduled for December 7th.
HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB)
On November 11, 2020 HRAB approved their Goals for 2021 and elected Larry Snyder as their new vice chair. HRAB also discussed the upcoming Historic Preservation Conference.
During the Historic Preservation Conference held on November 16 by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), City staff received the honorary “Golden Paint Brush Award” for the work accomplished on the revisions to the Historic Preservation Code. The main discussion topics at the conference also included:
- DLCD Middle Housing Rule HB 2001: and its effect on the historic structures and Historic Districts
- Historic Resource Inventory Tool Kit: Katelyn Weber and Evan Weston of Restore Oregon & Jason Allen who is the representative from SHPO discussed the basic elements of the Reconnaissance Level Survey.
- CLG Sharing: Other jurisdictions such as Benton County, Oregon City and City of Canby shared their projects.
- Addressing Racism in Historic Places: Provided an overview of the tools available for documenting historic places that represent our cultural diversity. As an example, they discussed African American involvement in the WPA and the Chinese labor force throughout Oregon.
- Section 106 Review and Public Engagement: Representatives from ODOT and SHPO discussed the review of larger state and federally funded projects under this section and their approach to public involvement. Two projects they discussed were the:
- Cave Bridge rebuild and sign
- Oregon City Bridge
- Section 106 Review and Public Engagement: Representatives from ODOT and SHPO discussed the review of larger state and federally funded projects under this section and their approach to public involvement. Two projects they discussed were the:
ADMINISTRATIVE LAND USE DECISIONS
Staff approved LU 20-0011, a 2-parcel partition, including a flag lot on Knaus Road. Notice of Decision was issued November 6, 2020.
Staff approved LU 20-0014, Correction of an illegal lot and RC delineation on Atherton Drive. Notice of Decision was issued on November 18, 2020.
Staff approved LU 20-0027, a Development Review Permit to construct additions to the Tennis Center and modifications to the existing parking lot on Diane Drive. Notice of Decision was issued on November 25, 2020.
Staff approved LU 20-0031, a Lot line adjustment between two lots on Cabana Lane. Notice of Decision was issued November 9, 2020.
Staff approved LU 20-0036,a Lot line adjustment between a parcel located on Blue Heron Road and a parcel on Westview Drive. Notice of Decision was issued on November 30, 2020.
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES
In November, staff held five pre-application conferences as follows:
- PA 20-0068, Lot line adjustment and 3-parcel partition with a flag lot on Washington Court.
- PA 20-0069, Minor variance to 4-foot maximum fence/wall height on Chapman Way.
- PA 20-0070, New detached accessory dwelling unit on Goodall Road.
- PA 20-0071, Development Review for 13 townhomes in the Downtown Redevelopment Design District on D Avenue.
- PA 20-0072, RID variances for additions to an existing dwelling on Cumberland Road.
PLANNING REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS, SIGN PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES
In the month of November, Planning staff reviewed 28 building permits, 3 sign permits and 11 business licenses.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
In November, there were nine Code Enforcement cases resolved. Eight without Municipal Court action and one with Municipal Court action.
PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY
Customer Contacts: During the month of November, 2020, the Permit Center was closed to walk-in customers. Staff responded to 1,299 phone calls, or approximately 72 customer contacts per day. Of the phone-in customers 26% were for Planning, 32% for Building, 13% for Engineering and 29% for other services. Staff served customers via the vestibule, mailing information, posting public information signs for trees and public hearing and regular remote meetings to ensure social distancing.
Building Permit Activity: During November, Building staff issued one demolition permit on Knaus Road. Four New Single Family Residential (NSFR) application were received. Three NSFR permits were issued as follows:
New Single Family Residential (NSFR)
- Mission Court
- Goodall Road
- Lords Lane
The City converted to new State of Oregon E-permitting software in August, which resulted in some delays in processing permits.
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 24 issued in November by Building staff, with the median days being 49. Commercial Structural Permits include Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family and Institutional, of which there were eight permits issued, with the median days being 12.