The City of Lake Oswego is excited to announce a variety of community forestry events ‐ including a bike ride and a tree‐themed poetry contest for Lake Oswego students! While many of these events take place during Oregon Arbor Week, the first full week in April, Lake Oswego celebrates trees throughout the year thanks to the City’s Urban and Community Forestry Program.

To kick off Arbor Week, on Sunday, April 3, the City is hosting a Heritage Tree Bike Ride and Arbor Week Festival. The bike ride departs from Lower Millennium Plaza Park on State Street at 11 a.m. sharp and visits some of the city’s oldest, grandest trees along the 14‐mile route. Please call 503-635-0290 to register for the bike ride and print a waiver form from the City’s website to sign and bring with you for each rider.

Following the bike ride, enjoy the Arbor Week Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park with live music, tree climbing demonstrations, crafts for kids, free refreshments, and loads of prizes! At the Festival, arborists will present principles of small tree pruning, demonstrate pruning techniques, and hand out native seedlings at 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. You can also learn about opportunities to enhance the urban forest in your neighborhood by talking with members of local Friends Groups and members of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Advisory Board.

Additional events include:

• Heritage Tree Celebration ‐ Tuesday, April 5, 12 to 1 p.m. at Oswego Pioneer Cemetery, 17401 Stafford Road. Celebrate Arbor Week at the resting place of Lake Oswego’s founding families and citizens, and see the only madrone currently designated as a Heritage Tree in the City.
• Barnyard Tales & Heritage Tree Walk ‐ Thursday, April 7, 10 to 11 a.m. at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road. For children ages 3 through 8; parents must accompany children and pre‐registration is required.
• Make Your Own Paper ‐ Thursday, April 7, 3 p.m. at Lake Oswego Public Library, 706 Fourth Street. Learn about the benefits of paper recycling and create a beautiful, handmade recycled piece of paper. Recommended for grades 5 through 12.
• Explore trees and things that live in them ‐ Friday, April 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 2 through 6 are invited to Springbrook Park to explore with educator Sue Thomas.
• Tree & Native Planting Event ‐ Saturday, April 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m., 2750 Iron Mountain Boulevard. Join the Campbell Family and Rotary Club of Lake Oswego to help revamp Campbell Native Gardens with new plantings and plant a tree in honor of Arbor Week.

The City’s Second Annual Poetry Contest ‐ which celebrates Oregon Arbor Week, National Arbor Day and National Poetry Month ‐ is open to 1st through 12th grade Lake Oswego students. Poems will be judged by professional poets and prizes will be awarded to first, second and third prize winners in each division. Winning poems will be published in the Lake Oswego Review and on the City’s website, and printed copies will be available at the Lake Oswego Library Poetry

Post. Entries must be submitted on or before National Arbor Day, Friday, April 29.

For poetry contest details and more information on Arbor Week or Urban and Community Forestry events, visit www.lakeoswego.city or contact 503‐635‐0290.

 The City’s Urban and Community Forestry Program promotes education, dialogue, and voluntary stewardship to protect the health and viability of the urban forest.

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION (DRC) ACTIONS

The DRC held public meetings on February 1 and 17 to consider the following:

LU 15-0061: A request by 4Streetlo, LLC, for approval of a 6-lot subdivision, a Development Review Permit for six townhomes in the Downtown Redevelopment Design District (DRDD), two design variances (an exception to the maximum height and an exception to the DRDD courtyard requirement), and the removal of 10 trees. The site is located at 642, 550, 552, 560 & 562 4th Street. Continue reading PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY, 2016 →

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION (DRC) ACTIONS

The DRC held public meetings on December 7, and 21 to consider the following:

LU 15-0059: A request by Sisters of Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for approval of the following:

• A Development Review Permit in order to construct:
  –  Three commercial buildings totaling 40,249 square feet in size,
  – 198 units of CCRC (continuing care retirement community)  housing in four buildings,
  – A 28,195-square foot “Commons” building to be used by the new residents.
• A Conditional Use Permit to allow an approximately 9,000-square foot fitness center.
• A Major Variance to construct a 65-foot high tower exceeding the 45-foot maximum height allowed in the CI/OC zone.
• The removal of 78 trees to accommodate the project. This request was consider at the December 7 public hearing and a tentative decision for approval was made.

On December 21, the DRC approved the written Findings, Conclusion and Order. The site is located at 17400 Holy Names Drive.

LU 15-0046: A request by Senior Holdings, LLC, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Development Review Permit to construct a 229-unit residential care and congregate housing development. The removal of 53 trees (both on and off-site) is necessary to accommodate site improvements. This request was consider at the December 7 public hearing and a tentative decision for approval was made. On December 21, the DRC approved the written Findings, Conclusion and Order.  The site is located at 3800 & 3900 Kruse Way Place.

LU 15-0039: A request by JMCM Morse-Jean Road LLC for approval of Development Review and Conditional Use Permits to construct two industrial/commercial buildings, and the removal of 47 trees to accommodate the development. On December 21, the DRC considered this request and made a tentative decision for approval. On January 4, the DRC approved the written Findings, Conclusion and Order. The property is located at 5892 Jean Road.

SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS

LU 15-0050: On November 23 and December 14 the Commission conducted a public hearing on amendments to the Community Development Code and Utility Code to meet requirements of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, and to improve the overall stormwater management process within the City. Amendments include adoption of the new Lake Oswego Stormwater Management Manual. On December 14, the Commission completed its deliberation and tentatively recommended City Council approve this request. The written Findings, Conclusion and Order are scheduled for adoption January 12.

PP 13-0002: On December 14, the Planning Commission held a work session to review and take public comment on the Public Discussion Draft of the Southwest Employment Area (SWEA) Plan and implementing Community Development Code amendments. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 25 to make a recommendation to City Council on the proposed Plan and Code amendments.

On December 14, the Planning Commission conducted a work session on the Lake Grove Parking Management Plan to review the Plan’s text. A second work session is scheduled for February 8 to review proposed implementing code (amendments to the Community Development Code). The public hearing is scheduled for February 22.

SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL (CC) ACTIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS

Ordinance 2666/LU 15-0017: On December 1, City Council conducted a public hearing on amendments to LOC 50 (Community Development Code) that would have established a new definition of and regulations for development on substandard lots, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Council declined to adopt the proposal. Council Findings, Conclusion, and Order were adopted on December 15.

Ordinance 2668/LU 15-0011: On December 1, City Council enacted Ordinance 2668 amending LOC Chapter 50 (Community Development Code) for the purpose of clarifying, correcting and updating various provisions of the code, Including Screening of Parking Areas, Restoration of Text; and Lot Depth Definition.

Ordinance 2687/LU 15-0019: On December 15, City Council enacted Ordinance 2687 amending the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map, LOC Chapter 50 (Community Development Code), and other cross-referencing codes to create changes to the Natural Resources Program and Sensitive Lands implementing regulations.

PP 15-0002: On December 15, City Council conducted the first of two study sessions on the Audit of the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code. A second study session was scheduled for January 5, 2016.

SUMMARY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB)

HRAB met on December 9 and discussed increasing their Board membership from five to seven members. HRAB continued their discussion of goals for 2016. Peter Meijer Architects is continuing their work on the historic landmark survey updates for the 33 remaining properties on the City’s Landmark Designation List.

2015 TREE CODE REVIEW PROJECT (PP 15-0003)

The Ad Hoc Tree Committee met on December 7 and discussed policy issues relating to dead, hazard, and emergency trees and mitigation. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2016, 6-9 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

ANNEXATION ACTIONS
Seven annexations were received and four of them have been scheduled for the January 19 City Council meeting (13746 Cameo Court, 15868 Parker Road, 801 Atwater Road, and 17872 Pilkington Road). The remaining three annexations for this quarter (18833 Indian Creek, 16365 Boones Ferry Road and a portion of the Pilkington Road Right-of-Way) are tentatively scheduled for the February 2 City Council meeting.

LAND USE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES

During December, staff conducted eight pre-application conferences as follows:

1. A request for approval to modify an approved Development Review Permit (LU 14-0034) in order to redistribute the lot coverage and floor area allowances among the approved lots. The site is 5330 Carman Grove Lane;
2. A request for approval of a lot line adjustment between two lots of record located at 5431 and 5331 Bonita Road;
3. A request for approval of Design Review and Conditional Use Permits to expand an existing self-storage building located at 5600 Rosewood St;
4. A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit modification for a private high school located at 4565 Carman Drive;
5. A request for a planned development modification or variance to lot coverage for a front entry way modification to an existing dwelling located at 129 Kingsgate Road;
6. A request for a minor variance to reduce the front yard setback from 25’ to 20’ in order to construct an addition. The site is located at 1854 Oak Knoll Court;
7. A request for a modification of a Development Review Permit to construct a new storage building at 4933 Park View Drive; and
8. A request for a 3-parcel minor partition or a 4-parcel serial partition. The site is located at 1190 Fairway Road.

PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY FOR DECEMBER, 2015

• Customer Contacts: During this time Permit Center staff served 815 walk-in customers and responded to 1,249 phone calls, or approximately 94 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 41% were for Planning, 31% for Building, and 28% for Engineering and other services.
• Building Permit Activity: During December, Building staff received six New Single Family Residential (NSFR) permit applications. Seven NSFR permits were issued for the following:

Building staff issued four demolition permits (Upper Drive, Cherry Lane, Lamont Way, and 9^th Street).  In December staff also issued a permit for a 6-unit Condominium on 1^st Street. Planning staff reviewed 19 building permits, and eight sign permits and 10 business licenses were reviewed and approved during this same time period.

NOVEMBER 2015 SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION (DRC) ACTIONS

The DRC held public meetings on November 2, and 16 to consider the following:

• LU 15-0037 Findings Conclusions & Order for a 4-lot single family residential subdivision creating two flag lots, and the removal of five trees to accommodate the development was approved. The site is located at 18975 Pilkington Road.
• AP 15-07 [LU 15-0041] Findings, Conclusion and Order for an appeal requesting a public hearing of the staff decision to approve a Resource Protection District delineation and construction of a single family dwelling on an encumbered lot. The request also includes a 15-foot reduction to the 30-foot rear yard setback and removal of five trees was approved. The site is located 16364 Ivy Lane.
• LU 15-0022 Public Hearing for a request by Ellen Schmidt for approval of three hardship variances in order to construct two attached carports on the site. The variances include a 3-foot east side yard setback and a 6.5-foot combined east and west side yard setbacks, and a 0-foot front yard setback. This application was tentatively approved by the DRC on November 2. Written, Findings, Conclusion and Order were approved on November 16. The site is located at 1237 Lake Front Road

SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS

• On November 9, the PC conducted a work session and received a presentation by representatives of Uplands Neighborhood Association on the neighborhood’s plan which is in progress.
• On November 23, the PC conducted a public hearing on LU 15-0050 Community Development and Utilities Code Amendments related to Stormwater Management. The PC closed the public hearing and continued its deliberation to December 14. Also on November 23, the PC conducted a work session on it PC/CCI goals for 2016.

SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL (CC) ACTIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS

•  On November 3, the City Council conducted a study session on LU 15-0019 Natural Resources and Sensitive Lands Revisions. On November 17, the City Council conducted a public hearing on and tentatively approved LU 15-0019; the CC directed staff to prepare a final ordinance and findings for adoption on December 15.

• On November 17, the City Council conducted a public hearing on LU 15-0011 Annual CDC Text Amendments-Code Maintenance; the Council tentatively approved LU 15-0011 and directed staff to prepare a final ordinance and findings for adoption on December 15.

SUMMARY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB) ACTIONS
The HRAB meeting of November 11 was cancelled. HRAB is developing its goals which for 2016 include amending the code to require some level of review prior to the demolition of a building that is more than 50 years old. Consultant Peter Meijer Architects is continuing their work on the historic landmark survey updates for the 33 remaining properties on the City Landmark Designation List.

2015 TREE CODE REVIEW PROJECT (PP 15-0003)
The Ad Hoc Tree Committee met on November 16 and discussed policy issues relating to Type I and II tree cutting permits and administration of tree permits. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 6-9 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

SOUTHWEST EMPLOYMENT AREA PLAN (PP 13-0002)
The Southwest Employment Area (SWEA) Plan Advisory Committee met on November 5 and forwarded a draft SWEA Plan and Code amendments for public review. The Discussion Draft has been advertised for public review and feedback, and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on December 14. The Commission will listen to public comments and provide direction on revisions that should be made to the Discussion Draft in preparation for public hearing.  The Discussion Draft SWEA Plan and Code amendments can be found on the project webpage.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
The Planning Commission held a work session on November 9 with members of the Uplands Neighborhood Planning Committee to review the first draft of their neighborhood plan. The Uplands committee received helpful suggestions and support from the Commission regarding the integration of land use, transportation and stormwater objectives for their neighborhood. They will be refining the plan and associated Community Development Code concepts this winter and spring, to prepare a draft for public hearing.

ANNEXATIONS
Staff sent out Annexation Invitations to the surround properties of the six annexation applications received during October. The hearings will be scheduled for the City Council Agenda of January 19.  The annexation sites are as follows:

• 13746 Cameo Court
• 15868 Parker Road
• 801 Atwater Road
• 17872 Pilkington Road
• 18833 Indian Creek
• 16365 Boones Ferry
• An additional annexation for a section of Pilkington Road will be filed by the City.

LAND USE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES
During November, staff conducted four pre-application conferences as follows:

1. A request for approval to modify a Development Review Permit (DR 6-88) for exterior remodeling of an existing commercial building located at 11 South State Street (former Albertsons);
2. A request for approval of Conditional Use and Development Review Permits to construct a new Public Works facility consisting of four new structures and reconfigured parking lots. The site is located at 5705 Jean Road;
3. A request for approval of either a 2-parcel minor partition and/or a 4-lot subdivision, including approval of RP and RC Districts delineations and an RCPA determination. The site is located on Cornell Street;
4. A request for approval of a Development Review Permit to construct an approximately 7,200 sf, 2-story, mixed-use building on 15948 Quarry Road.

PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY FOR NOVEMBER, 2015

• Customer Contacts: During this time Permit Center staff served 837 walk-in customers and responded to 1,240 phone calls, or approximately 115 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 46% were for Planning, 33% for Building, and 21% for Engineering and other services.
• Building Permit Activity: During November, Building staff received eight New Single Family Residential (NSFR) permit applications. Six NSFR permits were issued for the following:

Building staff also issued three demolition permits for existing homes on D Avenue, Inverurie Road and 6^th Street.  Planning staff reviewed 29 building permits, plus six sign permits and 19 business licenses were reviewed and approved during this same time.

LEAN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – ENHANCED APPLICATION COMPLETENESS REVIEW FOR SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS

The new Application Completeness Review Process for new single family residential buildings began December 7. This pilot program is intended to reduce the overall time it takes to issue permits when no land use decision is required. The program also seeks to improve the quality of plan submittals and avoid complications once construction begins. It consists of clearer instructions to builders in the form of a unified checklist for Planning, Building, Engineering and Fire, and improved coordination among City staff through a standing ‘application review’ meeting. After a trial period the City will seek input from permit applicants and the program will be evaluated for its effectiveness. Please note that the following chart reflects permit activity prior to implementation of the pilot program. For more information, go to https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/building/application-completeness-review

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION (DRC) ACTIONS

The DRC held a public hearing on October 19, and considered the following:

• LU 15-0037: A request for approval of a 4-lot single family residential subdivision creating two flag lots, and the removal of five trees to accommodate the development. The site is located at 18975 Pilkington Road. The DRC tentatively approved this application, and then on November 2, the DRC approved the written Findings, Conclusion and Order.
• AP 15-07 [LU 15-0041]: An appeal and request for a public hearing of the staff decision to approve a Resource Protection District delineation and construction of a single family dwelling on an encumbered lot. The request also includes a 15-foot reduction to the 30-foot rear yard setback and removal of five trees. The site is located 16364 Ivy Lane. The DRC tentatively approved this application, and then on November 2, the DRC approved the written Findings, Conclusion and Order.

SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS

• On October 12, the PC adopted its Findings, Conclusion and Order for LU 15-0019 Natural Resources Program-Sensitive Lands Revisions, recommending the City Council approve the package of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map and Code Changes. Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17.
• On October 12, the PC conducted a public hearing on and recommended City Council approve a Lake Grove Village Center Urban Renewal Area Boundary Amendment bringing a 12.28-acre property (4101 Kruse Way) into the urban renewal district. The City Council conducted a hearing on this proposal on November 3 and approved the boundary amendment.
• On October 26, the PC and DRC conducted a joint work session on LU 15-0050 Community Development and Utilities Code Amendments related to Stormwater Management. The PC public hearing on this proposal is scheduled on November 23.

SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS

• On October 6, the City Council conducted a public hearing on LU 15-0010 Duplex-Related Code Amendments. The Council tentatively approved Ordinance 2667, amending the Lake Oswego Community Development Code to clarify the definition of duplex and adopt related code amendments, as recommended by the Planning Commission. On October 20, the Council adopted the Findings, Conclusion, and Order for Ordinance 2667.
• On October 20, the City Council approved Resolution 15-52, tentatively approving an expansion of the Tigard Enterprise Zone to include Lake Oswego’s Southwest Employment Area, and sponsoring the zone jointly with the City of Tigard. The Council directed staff to develop an IGA with the City of Tigard for co-sponsorship of the zone.
• On October 20, the Council approved the following annexations:
  • AN 15-0012, a 0.27 acre parcel at 5032 Centerwood, enacting Ordinance 2682;
  • AN 15-0013, a 4.0 acre parcel at 860 Atwater Road, enacting Ordinance 2683;
  • AN 15-0014, a 1.35 acre parcel at 13211 Knaus Road, enacting Ordinance 2684; and
  • AN 15-0015, a 0.34 acre parcel at 13460 Fielding Road, enacting Ordinance 2685

SUMMARY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB) ACTIONS

October 14, 2015, HRAB discussed their goals for next year and considering code language for reviewing landmark demolition requests. Staff also provided information on the Historic Landmark survey update project. Peter Meijer Architects has been hired to complete the survey updates of the 33 remaining properties on the City Landmark Designation List.

2015 TREE CODE REVIEW PROJECT (PP 15-0003)

The Ad Hoc Tree Committee met on October 19 and discussed policy issues relating to significant and heritage trees and tree removal for development purposes. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 6-9 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

SOUTHWEST EMPLOYMENT AREA PLAN (PP 13-0002)

The Southwest Employment Area (SWEA) Plan Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, November 5 to review the Draft SWEA Plan and Code amendments, including site and building design standards and permitted uses. The Committee will also discuss public outreach for the Discussion Draft of the plan. The meeting agenda and materials are available

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING

On November 9, the Planning Commission (PC) will hold a work session with members of the Uplands Neighborhood Planning Committee to review the first draft of the Uplands Neighborhood Plan. At this first work session the PC will provide general direction on the Plan content, including concepts for a neighborhood overlay zone. Following the PC’s input, the Neighborhood Planning Committee will refine and seek neighborhood input on the draft.

ANNEXATIONS

During October, six annexation applications were received and are tentatively scheduled for public hearing on the City Council January 19, 2016 Agenda. Staff will be mailing invitations for annexation to surrounding neighbors for the following sites:

• 13746 Cameo Court
• 15868 Parker Road
• 801 Atwater Road
• 17872 Pilkington Road
• 18833 Indian Creek
• 16365 Boones Ferry

An additional annexation for a section of Pilkington Road will be filed by the City.

LAND USE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES

During October, staff conducted four pre-application conferences as follows:

1. A change of use to convert an existing dwelling to an office and a Development Review Permit for exterior remodeling of the structure on Quarry Road;
2. A Development Review Permit to construct two commercial buildings. The applicant is also considering potential Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map changes for a project on Boones Ferry Road;
3. A modification to an approved Development Permit. Specifically, the applicants would like to modify the setbacks and building height on the approved flag lot on Upper Drive;
4. A modification to a Development Permit (LU 13-0064) in order to revise the maximum allowed lot coverage and floor area allocations for the project on Meadowcreek Court.

PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY  FOR OCTOBER, 2015

• Customer Contacts: During October, Permit Center staff served 974 walk-in customers and responded to 1,483 phone calls, or approximately 112 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 45% were for Planning, 32% for Building, and 22% for Engineering and other services.
• Building Permit Activity: During October, Building staff received twelve New Single Family Residential (NSFR) permit applications. Ten NSFR permits were issued for the following:

Building staff also issued four demolition permits for existing homes on Crest Drive, G Avenue, Knaus Road, and Twin Fir Road. Planning staff reviewed 23 building permits, plus six sign permits and 19 business licenses were reviewed and approved during this same time.

ENHANCED COMPLETENESS REVIEWS FOR SINGLE FAMILY PERMITS (LEAN Process Improvement)

In mid-November, the City will begin the Enhanced Completeness Review program for new single family building permits. This pilot program is intended to reduce the overall time it takes to issue permits when no land use decision is required. It also seeks to improve the quality of plan submittals and avoid complications once construction begins. The pilot consists of: 1) clearer instructions to builders in the form of a unified checklist for Planning, Building, Engineering and Fire; and, 2) improved coordination among the City departments through a standing ‘plan review’ meeting.

On October 2, Planning and Building Services published highlights for September, 2015.  We have discovered that three pre-application conferences were accidently omitted.

Corrections include the following:

1. A request for approval of Resource Conservation (RC) and Resource Protection (RP) Districts delineation, RC Protection Area Determination and 6-lot subdivision on Yates Street;
2. A request for approval to modify a Development Review Permit for exterior remodeling and (enclosing existing upper deck areas) expansion of an existing office building located on Kruse Way; and
3. A request for approval of Resource Conservation (RC) and Resource Protection (RP) Districts delineation and a Development Permit to construct additions onto an existing single family dwelling on G Avenue.

SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) ACTIONS

• August 10, the Planning Commission approved Findings, Conclusion and Order for Community Development Code 2015 Maintenance Amendments (LU 15-0011). The Commission also reviewed citizen comments on the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code Audit (PP 15-0002). More information on the project is available on the project website: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/pp-15-0002-comprehensive-plan-community-development-code-audit
• August 24, the Planning Commission, acting as the Commission for Citizen Involvement (CCI), reviewed and provided comments on the public outreach process for the Iron Mountain Park – Master Planning Process (PP 15-0010).
• August 24, the CCI provided comments on the draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for Stormwater Management Code Updates and Manual Adoption. In addition, they reviewed the proposed schedule for the remaining public involvement activities (LU 15-0050).
•  August 24, the Planning Commission held their first Work Session on Commercial Code Streamlining (LU 15-0035) under a revised scope of work. The PC received an update on the project which had been postponed since the spring of 2013, pending completion of the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission provided feedback and direction on the revised scope and the public involvement strategy for the remainder of the project.

2015 TREE CODE REVIEW PROJECT (PP 15-0003)
The Council-appointed Ad Hoc Tree Committee held meetings on August 17 and 31. At these meetings, the Committee identified the main policy issues it will address over the course of the project, voted to request an extension to the December 2015 deadline to complete the project that was established by the Council, and began discussions on the first policy issue: Science and Ecosystem/Sustainability-based Urban Forestry Management. Discussions on this policy issue will continue at the Committee’s next meeting scheduled for September 21, 6-9 p.m. in the Council Chamber. More information on the project and the Committee meetings is available on the project website: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/planning/pp-15-0003-2015-tree-code-review.

LAND USE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCES
During August, staff conducted five pre-application conferences as follows:

• A Resource Protection (RP) District Boundary Delineation for a property on Country Commons;
• A Residential Infill Development (RID) review to increase the maximum allowed lot coverage in the R-7.5 zone in order to remodel and construct several additions to an existing single family dwelling on West Point Road;
• A Comprehensive Plan map and Zoning map change from R-5 to R-3 for a property located on Boones Ferry Road;
• A Development Review Permit for exterior remodeling of several existing commercial buildings and construction of a new commercial structure on State Street; and
• A Resource Protection (RP) District Boundary Delineation on a property located on Twin Fir Road.

PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITY FOR AUGUST, 2015

• Customer Contacts: Permit Center staff served 923 walk-in customers and responded to 1,530 phone calls, or approximately 117 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 46% were for Planning, 32% for Building, and 22% for Engineering and other services.
• Building Permit Activity:  Building Department staff issued 36 structural permits. Six of the structural permits were for New Single Family Residences on Wembley Park Rd., Alto Park Rd., Knaus Rd., 9^th St., and West Sunset Dr. Planning staff reviewed approximately 29 building permits during this same time.

Southwest Employment Area Plan

The Southwest Employment Area Plan Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Lakeridge Jr. High School to continue their discussion about zoning and permitted uses. The meeting agenda and materials are available on the meeting webpage.

The committee will meet again in September to provide feedback on the Draft Southwest Employment Area Plan, which is currently being developed based on input from the committee, and district and community stakeholders. A Public Discussion Draft will then be advertised for community input, which will be shared with the Planning Commission this fall.

Summary of Planning Commission (PC) Actions

• July 13, the Planning Commission approved Findings, Conclusion, and Order for Community Development Code Amendments addressing duplexes. (LU 15-0010)
• July 27, the Planning Commission approved Findings, Conclusion, and Order for Community Development Code Amendments addressing Development on Substandard Lots. (LU 15-0017)
• July 27 the Planning Commission completed its final work session on the proposed Natural Resources Plan and amendments to the Sensitive Lands code. The Planning Commission public hearing on the package of plan and code amendments is scheduled for September 14. (LU 15-0019)
• August 10, the Planning Commission approved Findings, Conclusion and Order for Community Development Code 2015 Maintenance Amendments. (LU 15-0011) The Commission also reviewed citizen comments on the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code Audit. (PP 15-0002)

Ad Hoc Tree Code Review Commitee

The Council appointed Ad hoc Committee met on July 23 and appointed a chair and vice chair. The Committee then adopted bylaws. The next Committee meeting is August 17. (PP 15-003)

Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) Actions

At their meeting on August 12 the Historic Resources Advisory Board discussed:

• Final plans for the Shipley-Cook Barn Workshop sponsored by Restore Oregon and scheduled for September 26
• The preservation of selected architectural features in the Wizer Building (including the light poles)
• The code governing Land Divisions on Historic Landmarks and future code revisions for Demolition Review; and,
• Elected Char Green and Larry Snyder as Chair and Vice Chair

Land Use Pre-Application Conferences

• Pre-Application Conference. During July, staff conducted twelve pre-application conferences for new land use.

Permit Center Customer Contacts

During July, Permit Center staff served 906 walk-in customers and responded to 1,714 phone calls, or approximately 122 customer contacts per day. Of the walk-in customers, 50% were for Planning, 30% for Building, and 20% for Engineering and Other Services.