| New video explores transportation funding issues 
The community depends on the 1,300 miles of roads maintained by Washington County. These roads allow travelers to get to work, school, home and countless other places. Building, improving, and maintaining roads takes a lot of money. Where that money comes from and how is it allocated is complicated. "Transportation 101," a video produced by Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), explains where the money for transportation comes from and how it is used. Countywide |
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Open houses
THURSDAY: Open House for two projects on 175th Avenue
 An open house for two projects on 175th Avenue will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Scholls Heights Elementary School,
16400 SW Loon Drive.
Project staff will be on hand to answer questions and solicit comments. No formal presentation is planned.
Improvements are needed at the four-way stop at
175th Avenue and Kemmer Road. The traffic flow at this intersection is inefficient, particularly at peak travel times. Improvements being considered include a roundabout or traffic signal. Construction is expected in 2018.
For more information, visit the project websites, or contact Kim Haughn, Public Information Officer, at 503-846-7822 or
[email protected].
CPO 6; District 1
Elwert-Kruger intersection open house will be May 12
 An open house for the Elwert-Kruger roads intersection will be 5-7 p.m. May 12 at Middleton Elementary School,
23505 SW Old Highway 99W.
The event will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide comments. No formal presentation is planned.
The Elwert-Kruger intersection, located near Highway 99W, is congested and inefficient. The proposed preliminary design includes include realigning Kruger with Elwert and installing a roundabout located about 500 feet north of the existing intersection. The roundabout will improve traffic flow and safety and provide a gateway for traffic entering the Sherwood city limits.
Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, streetlights and landscaping improvements will be made to Elwert. Kruger will remain a local rural road with two travel lanes and shoulders. Improvements to the Highway 99W intersection are being considered in partnership with ODOT.
CPO 5; District 3
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Save the date
Spring Development Forum is April 28 The spring Development Forum will be 8:30-10 a.m. April 28 in the Public Services Building Cafeteria. The forum provides development and building industry customers with the opportunity to network, provide valuable input, and learn more about Planning and Development Services work, initiatives, and processing timelines. Highlights include:
- Working with the County Surveyor's Office
- Electronic Plan Review demonstration
- Neighborhood meetings - doing it right
- Transportation Development Tax and transportation funding
To register for this free forum, email [email protected] or call 503-846-3470. Washington County Development Forum webpage Countywide |
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Ongoing road work
Roadwork and road closures - be safe in work zones:
There are road maintenance and construction projects happening throughout the County. Be sure to check
www.wc-roads.com
for the most current roadwork information. All paving work is weather-dependent and schedules may be adjusted due to changes in the weather or for other unforeseen circumstances.
Golf Course Road widening, paving begins Monday Road widening and paving will done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 25, through Friday, April 29, on Golf Course Road between Tongue Lane and Cornelius city limits. The road will remain open, with flaggers controlling one-way traffic. Expect delays or use an alternate route.
CPO 15; District 4
Sidewalk, median work continues on Cornell Road
Sidewalk and median work will continue on Cornell Road between 129th Avenue and 130th Place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Monday, April 25. Travelers should expect delays.
An empty tree well in the sidewalk on the south side of the road will be removed so the sidewalk can be repaired. Pedestrian curb cuts in the medians that do not meet accessibility standards will be removed and the median will be repaired. Two trees that have damaged pavers in Overlook Plaza will be removed and the pavers will be replaced.
CPO 1; District 2
Second Scoggins Valley Road closure begins Monday
Scoggins Valley Road, which has been closed between Deacon Drive and Milepost 4.7 for stabilization at the Milepost 4.6 landslide, is expected to open Thursday, April 21.
Beginning Monday (April 25) a
second closure will occur at the intersection of Scoggins Valley Road and West Shore Drive at Stepien Road through May 6. The closure is required to eliminate water seepage through the asphalt at the intersection. All users - motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles - are encouraged to use recommended detours.
Hagg Lake Trail will continues to remain open.
This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, visit
www.wc-roads.com.
CPO 11; District 4
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Visit www.wc-roads.com for the latest road information, including capital road construction, upcoming road maintenance work and weekend events that may impact traffic in Washington County.
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| Neighborhood Meetings for Proposed Developments: NOTE: These meetings are for proposed developments in the unincorporated portions of the County (outside cities) only. For information on development within a city, please contact the city. This information is provided as a courtesy only. Developers are required to hold Neighborhood Meetings prior to submitting certain land use applications to Washington County. A developer may also choose to hold such a meeting voluntarily if it is not required by county code. These meetings are intended to serve as a forum for the developer, affected CPOs (Citizen Participation Organizations), and property owners within the required notification buffer (500 feet in urban areas; 1,000 feet in rural areas) to discuss the proposal prior to the developer submitting an application to the county. County staff do not schedule these meetings and do not attend them. For more information, see the Mandatory Neighborhood Meeting & Mailings Requirements. |
| Thursday - Proposed 11-lot subdivision and 21-lot subdivision At 6 p.m (April 21) at Cooper Mountain Middle School, 7670 SW 170th Ave. The property proposed for the 11-lot subdivision is 3.4 acres in the R-6 district (Residential, 6-7 units per acre) and is located at 9940 SW 175th Ave. The property proposed for the 21-lot subdivision is 4.36 acres in the R-6 district (Residential, 6-7 units per acre) and is located on tax lots #1S130DC02100, #1S130DC02200, and #1S130DC02400. Contact Bill McMonagle, Harris-McMonagle Associates, Inc., at 503-639-3453 or [email protected]. CPO 6; District 1 Thursday - Proposed retail marijuana dispensary At 6 p.m. (April 21) at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Station 51, 8935 SW Burnham St. The property is 0.88 acre in the RC district (Transit Oriented Retail Commercial) and is located at 10015 SW Hall Blvd. Contact Kenneth L. Sandblast at 503-684-0652. CPO 4M; District 3 Saturday - Proposed 3-lot partition At 6 p.m. (April 23) on the subject property. The property is 0.59 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 7515 SW Pine St. Contact John DeJong at 503-819-6494. CPO 4M; District 3 April 27 - Proposed 6-lot subivision At 6:30 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center at 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 0.62 acre in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units per acre) and is located at 4920 SW 180th Ave. Contact Matthew Newman at [email protected]. CPO 6; District 1 April 28 - Proposed retail marijuana outlet At 6 p.m. at the Patricia D. Whiting Hall/Metzger Park, 8400 SW Hemlock St. The property is 0.88 acre in the TO:RC district (Transit Oriented Retail Commercial) and is located at 10015 SW Hall Blvd. Contact Kenneth Sandblast at 503-684-0652. CPO 4M; District 3 May 4 - Proposed 20-unit military veteran housing development At 6 p.m. at the Edwards Center, 4375 SW Edwards Place . The property is 0.92 acre in the R-24 district (Residential, 19-24 units/acre) and is located at 18670 SW Blanton St. Contact Christopher Hulette at 503-654-1007, ext. 106, or [email protected]. CPO 6; District 1 |
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