LUT Weekly Update

11/9/16

The Department of Land Use & Transportation

Weekly Update

Input sought in Transportation Futures Study online open house

Those who live, work and play in Washington County are asked to join the conversation about the future of transportation during the Washington County Transportation Futures Study Online Open House.

The study evaluated of hundreds of long-term transportation ideas and investments to see how well they support community values and meet anticipated future transportation needs. The open house shares those results and provides an opportunity for the public to comment. Specifically, the study team is looking for public input on what should be studied further and how to prioritize funding and investment areas. Comments received will help the County identify potential future transportation strategies and investments.

Comments will be accepted through Dec. 2. To participate, visit the Washington County Transportation Futures Study Online Open House.

Countywide

Last day to comment on URMD Safety Improvement candidates

Today is the last day to submit public comment on the top safety improvement candidates being considered for funding in FY2017-18 is being solicited by Washington County's Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee.

To propose a small road improvement candidate, submit an online form or contact the Operations and Maintenance Division at 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) or contact [email protected] or 503-846-7800. Media release

Countywide

Road News

Current roadwork and closures

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. All paving work is weather-dependent and schedules may be adjusted due to changes in the weather or for other unforeseen circumstances.

Meek Road will be closed at Jackson School Road through Jan. 31, 2017, for the construction of a roundabout at Jackson School, Scotch Church and Meek roads. Traffic is being detoured to Sewell Road, Evergreen Drive and Jackson School Road. Jackson School and Scotch Church roads will remain open. Media release
Night work on Farmington Road will continue through Nov. 18 at Murray Boulevard.
The closure of 175th Avenue between Rigert and Kemmer roads has been extended through Nov. 18 or right-of-way improvements as part of the Oldham Meadows project. For more information, email Matt Atiyeh or Aaron Slowik or call 503-588-7576. Media release

E-subscriptions available

Visit Washington County's e-subscriptions page to view available e-subscriptions on a variety of topics of interest to county residents. You'll receive periodic emails based on the topics to which you subscribe.

Neighborhood Meetings for Proposed Developments:

NOTE: This information is provided here as a courtesy only. Neighborhood meetings are required before developers submit certain land use applications to the County (for areas outside cities). These meetings provide a forum for the developer, affected CPO (Community Participation Organization), and nearby property owners to discuss the proposal informally. County staff do not schedule or attend these meetings. Mandatory Neighborhood Meeting & Mailings Requirements.

Nov. 14 - Proposed 10-lot subdivision

At 6 p.m. at Eden Presbyterian Church, 1200 SW 185th Ave. The property is 1.08 acres in the R-9 District (Residential, 7-9 units per acre) and is located at 4740 SW 180th Ave. Contact John Mahaffy, Georgetown Realty, at 503-256-2342 .

CPO 6; District 1

Nov. 16 - Proposed 2-lot partition

At 6:30 p.m. at the Laidlaw Building, 15160 NW Laidlaw Road. The property is 9.79 acres in the R-6 District (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is located on tax lots #1N118A000800 and #1N118A000801. Contact TC Campbell, Pioneer Design Group Inc., at 503-643-8286 or [email protected].

CPO 7; District 2

Nov. 21 - Proposed 21-lot subdivision

At 6:30 p.m. at Westside Community Church - Aloha Campus, 18390 SW Farmington Road. The property is 5.93 acres in the R-6 District (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is located on tax lot #1S224CD00900. Contact TC Campbell, Pioneer Design Group Inc., at 503-643-8286 or [email protected].

CPO 6; District 1

Nov. 22 - Proposed 20,000-square-foot elementary school

At 6 p.m. at Rosedale Elementary School Library, 3901 SE 67th Ave. The property is 5.77 acres in the FD-20 District (Future Development, 20 acre) and is located on tax lot #1S2230002000 . Contact Jeff Hayes, City View Charter School, 503-844-9424.

CPO 10; District 4

Nov. 22 - Proposed 4-lot subdivision

At 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Mill Community Library, 12404 NW Cornell Road. The property is 0.89 acre in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 11400 NW Damascus St. Contact Susan Wolfe at 971-284-0062.

CPO 1; District 2

Nov. 30 - Proposed 14-lot subdivision

At 6 p.m. at Garden Home Recreational Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road. The property is 3.44 acres in the R-5 District (Residential, 4-5 units per acre) and is located on tax lots #1S114DD00100, #1S114DD00102 and #1S114DD00105. Contact Kenneth Sandblast, Westlake Consultants Inc., 503-684-0652.

CPO 3; District 2