Planning Commission

CITY OF SCAPPOOSE

NOTICE OF A LIMITED LAND USE DECISION AND QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING

The Scappoose Planning Commission has scheduled a limited land use decision to consider:

Docket # SDR 1-24, SLDP 2-24

The City of Scappoose has requested approval of a consolidated application for Site Development Review and Sensitive Lands Development Permit (SDR 1-24, SLDP 2-24) to allow for the demolition of two existing water reservoirs, construction of a new 3-million-gallon water reservoir, and improvements to various site amenities. The site is located at 52212 SW Keys Road, southeast of the SW Keys Landing Road and SW Keys Road intersection, on property described as Columbia County Assessor Map #3211-DD-00200.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Scappoose City Hall, located at 33568 E Columbia Avenue. The meeting can also be attended virtually via Microsoft Teams (link available on the City’s website 7 days prior to the decision). Limited land use decisions (Site Development Review) do not allow verbal testimony during the hearing; however, written comments are permitted prior to the deadline indicated below. Quasi-judicial decisions (Sensitive Lands Development Permit) allow verbal testimony during the hearing as well as written comments prior to the deadline below.

The Planning Commission's decision on the above items must be based on findings that a specific set of criteria have or have not been met. Comments submitted in regard to the application should be directed toward applicable sections of the Scappoose Municipal Code, with particular emphasis on Chapters 12.10 (Visual Clearance Areas); 17.01.060 (Right-of-way dedications and improvements); 17.78 (PL-U Public Lands–Utility); 17.86 (Sensitive Lands–Slope Hazard); 17.100 (Landscaping, Screening, and Fencing); 17.104 (Street Trees); Chapter 17.120 (Site Development Review); 17.154 (Street and Utility Improvement Standards); 17.162 (Procedures for Decision Making–Quasi-Judicial); and 17.164 (Procedures for Decision Making–Limited Land Use Decisions).

The decision-making criteria, application, and records concerning this matter are available to view at the Scappoose Community Development Center office, located at 52610 NE 1st Street, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 - 5:00. Please call (503) 543 - 7184 to schedule an appointment.

Interested parties may submit written comments by mail to City of Scappoose; Associate Planner; 33568 E Columbia Avenue; Scappoose, OR 97056 or by email to njohnson@scappoose.gov by Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to raise an issue verbally or in writing prior to the close of the public comment period or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal on that issue.

The City of Scappoose does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs and activities. Council Chambers can be accessed through automated door openers, available during public meetings. If special accommodations are necessary to attend the meeting, please contact the City Recorder at City Hall, (503) 543 - 7146 or TTY 1 (503) 378 - 5938 at least 24 hours in advance.

This notice has also been published by Pamplin Media in the Spotlight and this City website.

TO JOIN MEETING via Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 234 067 902 517

Passcode: rGU8Nf

Dial-in by phone

+1 971-337-3491,,30905325# United States, Portland

Phone conference ID: 309 053 25#

For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN

CITY OF SCAPPOOSE

_______________________________                             

SUSAN REEVES, CITY RECORDER                                  TTY 1 (503) 378 - 5938