Posts Tagged ‘Columbia County Planning Commission’
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 15, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, May 20, 2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from the Port of St Helens, who have submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change to Expand the Port Westward Industrial Site by approximately 957 aces to Facilitate and Attract Large Scale Industrial Uses and Related Businesses. Continuation of the May 6, 2013 meeting.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
May 15, 2013
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 05/17/2013. SCS1075
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 24, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, May 6, 2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Bob & Michelle Bennett who have submitted an application for a Major Variance to Section 705.3 “Building Setbacks” of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires a minimum building setback of 25 feet (front), 20 feet (rear) and 10 feet (side).
The applicant seeks approval to site the hardship manufactured home for parents just 10 feet from the rear and 2 feet from the side abutting Six Dee’s Lane. The subject property is 0.65 acre, zoned Single Family Residential (R-10), and is identified by Tax Map No. 4105-CC-01400, located at 2854 Columbia Blvd.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from the Port of St Helens, who have submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change to Expand the Port Westward Industrial Site by approximately 957 aces to Facilitate and Attract Large Scale Industrial Uses and Related Businesses.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Knife River, %Tim Marshall, who have submitted an application for a Major Variance to Surface Mining Zone Section 1044.4 “Operating Setbacks”, which requires a minimum mining setback of 50 feet from another property line. The applicant seeks approval to mine to 0′ from the south property line adjoining Tax Lox #500 owned by Columbia County. The subject property is 83.2 acres, zoned Surface Mining (SM), and is identified by Tax Map No. 5133-00-00300, located at 60371 Hwy 30, St. Helens, OR.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
April 24, 2013
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 04/26/2013. SCS1054
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
February 20, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, March 4, 2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Reynolds Land Surveying, and Stephen Edney who have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a private road to access residentially zoned property through Primary Forest (PF-80) zoned property. The subject property is split zoned Primary Forest (PF-80) and Rural Residential (RR-5), and is identified by Tax Map Nos. 3N2W10-00-01000 consisting of 79 acres, and 3N2W11-00-01101 consisting of 10.0 acres, and is addressed at 51952 Mountain View Road. Continued from the 2-4-2013 Planning Commission meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Valerie Matthews, who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to host weddings and similar events on your residential property. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map Identification No. 7N3W09-B0-00500 consists of 9.57 acres in size, and is addressed at the above address, 76856 Delena Mayger Road. Continued from the 2-4-2013 Planning Commission meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Al Petersen, who has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change to Surface Mining (SM) to expand Tide Creek Rock gravel mine. The application also requests a variance to Riparian Corridor and road setbacks. The site is approximately 56 acres and consists of land zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-80). The property is identified by three Tax Account Nos. 6236-00-00900, 6236-40-00900 and 6236-40-00600, known as the Tide Creek Rock site. Continued from the 2-4-2013 Planning Commission meeting.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, March 4, 2013 ,at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
February 20, 2013
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 02/20/2013. SCS1028
Posted in Columbia County | 
Tags: Al Petersen, Columbia County Planning Commission, SCS1028, Stephen Edney, Valerie Matthews
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
January 22, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, February 4, 2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Reynolds Land Surveying, and Stephen Edney who have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a private road to access residentially zoned property through Primary Forest (PF-80) zoned property. The subject property is split zoned Primary Forest (PF-80) and Rural Residential (RR-5), and is identified by Tax Map Nos. 3N2W10-00-01000 consisting of 79 acres, and 3N2W11-00-01101 consisting of 10.0 acres, and is addressed at 51952 Mountain View Road.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Valerie Matthews, who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation to host weddings and similar events on your residential property. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map Identification No. 7N3W09-B0-00500 consists of 9.57 acres in size, and is addressed at the above address, 76856 Delena Mayger Road.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Al Petersen, who has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change to Surface Mining (SM) to expand Tide Creek Rock gravel mine. The application also requests a variance to Riparian Corridor and road setbacks. The site is approximately 56 acres and consists of land zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-80). The property is identified by three Tax Account Nos. 6236-00-00900, 6236-40-00900 and 6236-40-00600, known as the Tide Creek Rock site.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, February 4, 2013 ,at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
January 23, 2013
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 01/23/2013. SCS1018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
November 21, 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, December 5, 2011
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Warren Dow, who has an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Type II Home Occupation. The applicant is seeking to host weddings, anniversaries and reunions on the 40 acre property. The subject property is zoned Forest Agriculture FA-80 and is identified by Tax Map No. 5534-000-00100 and is located on Keasey Road.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, December 5, 2011,at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
November 23, 2011
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 11/23/2011. SCS877
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
February 22, 2011
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, March 7, 2011
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Rebecca Clapshaw, who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Type II Home Occupation to operate a hair salon within her home in a residential area. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map Identification No. 4408-014-00102, is 1.13 acres in size, and is addressed as 58633 Lone Pine Road.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Wayde Elliott, who has submitted an application for a Type 2 Site Design Review to Construct RV & Personal Storage Units and Retrofit and Existing Large Industrial Building into Smaller Leased Areas for Industrial Tenants. The subject property is zoned Light Industrial (M-2) and is identified by Tax Map Identification No. 5133-034-01200, 01300, 01400, 01500 is 5.0 acres in size, and is addressed as 717 N. Columbia River Hwy.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, March 7, 2010,at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
February 23, 2011
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 02/23/2011. SCS753
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
November 23, 2010
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, December 6, 2010
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from James Brake who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a dwelling in the forest resource area. The subject property is zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-19) and is identified by Tax Lot No. 5209-000-01800 and is located adjacent to 30870 Canaan Road. CU 11-04
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from James & Willa Morrison who have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a dwelling in the forest resource area. The subject property is zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-19) and is identified by Tax Lot No. 7318-000-01301 and is located on a long drive off Lindberg Road. CU 11-03
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from West Oregon Electric Coop who has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change from a Residential to Community Service Designation to Accommodate Development of an Electrical Substation. PA 11-02 & ZC 11-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from ORPET, Inc., Design Review, DR 11-06 who has submitted an application for a Type 2 Site Design Review to Construct a PET Plastics Recycling Plant on a site in the Multnomah Industrial Park owned by the Port of St. Helens, zoned Heavy Industrial (M-1). The subject property is identified as Tax Lot No. 4117-000-00100 and is located at 58144 Old Portland Road. PA 11-02 & ZC 11-01
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, December 6, 2010,at 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed application will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the request will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to this request is listed and evaluated in the staff report.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
November 24, 2010
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 11/24/2010. SCS731
Posted in Columbia County | Tags: Columbia County Planning Commission, CU11-03, CU11-04, PA11-02, SCS731, ZC11-01
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 21, 2009
Conditional Use
CU 09-18
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Paul & Susan Kennedy, who have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a dwelling in the forest zone. The subject property is zoned Primary Forest (PF-76) and is identified by portion of Map Identification No. 5224-000-00100 described as the”N ½ of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 24″ referenced in LRD 09-05 in Deed Book 60 Page 368 and is approximately 170′ North of the intersection of Smith Road and Dart Creek Road.
Plan Amendment/Zone Change
PA 09-01/ZC 09-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Serah Overbeek, representing Midway Veterinary Clinic for a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Rural Residential to Commercial and a Zone Change from Rural Residential – 2 (RR-2) to Existing Commercial (EC). The Property is ± 2.04 acres in size and is located at 34453 McGary Lane, on the west side of Highway 30 between the Cities of St. Helens and Scappoose. It is identified as Tax Map Number: 4119-030-02000.
SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, August 3, 2009, 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed applications will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the requests will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to each request are listed and evaluated in the staff reports.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
July 22, 2009
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 07/22/2009. SCS525
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 7, 2009
Conditional Use & Design Review
CU 09-17 & DR 09-09
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District, who have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit and a Type 2 Site Design Review for a Public Safety Radio Communications Facility consisting of a 180′ Tower and Radio Equipment on a 100′ X 100′ pad near Clatskanie Mountain off Hwy. 47 in the Primary Forest (PF-76) zone. The 2,039 acre subject property is identified by Map Identification No. 7500-000-01300 owned by Longview Timber Lands. The tower site is in the very NW corner of Section 27, T7N R5W.
Design Review
DR 09-10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Larry Bond, TITUS Ministries who have submitted with maps, written narrative, other drawings for a Type 1 Site Design Review to construct a proposed 3006 sq. ft. Church on property located at 23632 Beaver Falls Road. The subject property is approximately 4.5 acres located on Evergreen Road off Beaver Falls Road, is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5), and is identified as Tax Lot No. 7317-010-00301. A church use has been previously approved under Conditional Use Permit CU 09-05.
Temporary Permit
TP 09-08
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Enerfin Resources, who has submitted an application with maps and narratives for a Temporary Use Not allowed in the District for seismic exploration of natural gas in the Rural Residential (RR-5), Rural Community (RC) and Community Service – Institutional (CS-I) Zones contained within Township 6, Range 5, Sections 13, 14 and 24 and Township 6, Range 4, Sections 28, 29 and 30.
Text Amendment
TA 09-04
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Columbia County to adopt the coordinated 20-year population forecasts for Columbia County and each urban area within the County. The County contracted with Portland State University, Population Research Center to generate integrated long term population projections for the years 2010, 2020 and 2030 for the incorporated County and for each city in the County (with the exception of Prescott).
SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, July 6, 2009, 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed applications will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the requests will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to each request are listed and evaluated in the staff reports.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St. Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance, and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
June 24, 2009
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 06/24/2009. SCS522
Posted in Columbia County | Tags: Columbia County Planning Commission, CU 09-17 & DR 09-09, SCS522, TA 09-04, TP 09-08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
February 18, 2009
Conditional Use / CU 09-05
Tax Account Number 7317-0A0-00301
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Larry Bond, President, TITUS Ministries, who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a church in the residential zone. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR-5) and is identified by Tax Map No. 7317-A0-00301, located at 23632 Evergreen Road. This hearing was continued from February 2, 2009 for additional information.
Plan Amendment / PA 08-01
Tax Account Number 3222-031-03900/3222-031-05600
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Columbia Hills Homeowners Assoc., whom have submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change to Exchange a Lot from Community Service Utility (CSU) to Rural Residential and one Lot from Rural Residential to Community Service Utility (CSU). The subject properties are identified as Tax Map Nos. 3222-031-03900 and 3222-031-05600 and is further referenced as Lots 10 and Lot 8, Block 42 of Hillcrest Part 4.
Conditional Use / CU 09-10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Enerfin Resources NW LP, whom have submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to conduct a Seismic Survey for oil and gas locations underground. The subject survey site includes an area of approximately 25,000 acres from 6-8 miles south of Clatskanie through Mist to Natal. The area includes portions of Townships 7N 5W, 7N 4W, 6N 5W and 6N 4W.
Conditional Use / CU 09-09
Tax Account Number 6524-000-01000
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a request from Mary Seward, who has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a dwelling in the forest resource area. The subject property is zoned Forest Agriculture (FA-19) and is identified by Tax Map No. 6524-000-01000 and is located on Highway 47 near Mist, Oregon.
SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held before the Columbia County Planning Commission on Monday, March 2, 2009, 230 Strand, St. Helens, Oregon, starting at or after 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed applications will be heard.
The criteria to be used in deciding the requests will be found in some or all of the following documents and laws, as revised from time to time: Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 197.763; Oregon Administrative Rules; Columbia County Comprehensive Plan; Columbia County Zoning Ordinance. The specific criteria applicable to each request are listed and evaluated in the staff reports.
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A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the staff report are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost at least 7 days prior to the Commission hearing from Land Development Services, County Courthouse Annex, St Helens, OR, 97051.
If additional documents or evidence are provided in support of the application, any party shall be entitled to a continuance of the hearing. Unless there is a continuance and if a participant so requests before the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the record shall remain open for at least seven days after the hearing.
At each hearing, the applicant has the burden of presenting substantial evidence showing that the application meets all of the applicable criteria. Following presentation of the staff report, the applicant and other persons in favor of the application will be allowed to address the commission, explaining how the evidence submitted meets the applicable criteria. Following the applicant’s presentation, any person in opposition to the application may present evidence and argument against the application. The applicant will then have the opportunity to rebut any evidence or arguments presented in opposition. After the presentation of evidence and arguments, the public hearing record will be closed.
The Commission will then make a tentative decision to be followed by approval of a written order and a statement of findings and conclusions supporting the decision, which will be mailed to all parties at a later date. The Commission may, at its discretion, continue the hearing from time to time at the request of the parties or on its own motion as necessary to afford substantial justice and comply with the law.
Additional information about this application may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Land Development Services Department, at (503) 397-1501.
February 18, 2009
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Guy Letourneau, Chairman
Publish 02/18/2009. SCS439