May 3, 2017
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Weight limits placed on nine County bridges


Weight limits on nine County bridges were approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting Tuesday (May 2).
The bridges impacted are as follows:
  • Nicol Road over Fanno Creek (Bridge #1202)
  • Bohmann Parkway over Fanno Creek (Bridge #1203)
  • Rein Road over Cedar Creek (Bridge #1220)
  • 229th Avenue over Buttnernut Creek (Bridge #1237)
  • Evers Road over Dairy Creek (Bridge #1297)
  • Fern Flat Road over Dairy Creek (Bridge #1371)
  • Turk Road over Dairy Creek (Bridge #1374)
  • Pongratz Road over Whitcher Creek (Bridge #1377)
  • Cochran Road over Nehalem River (Bridge #1394)
Recent bridge inspections and load ratings identified the need for extensive repairs and/or limiting the weight of loads allowed to cross these bridges.
The weight limits for all bridges remain in place until the bridges are either repaired or replaced. The County's weight-limited bridges are safe for normal traffic not exceeding the posted weight limits. The restrictions for each bridge are unique, depending on structural integrity and condition. Enforcement of posted weight limits is provided by the Washington County Sheriff's Office Motor Carrier Officers.
For more information, contact the Operations and Maintenance Division at 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) or lutops@co.washington.or.us.
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National Public Works Week: Public Works Connects Us
May 21-27 was proclaimed National Public Works Week by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during the May 2 regular meeting.
To kick off National Public Works Week, the annual Public Works Fair will be 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 20 at the Beaverton City Park next to the Beaverton Farmers Market. Children can win prizes and take home educational materials. Adults will find brochures and well-informed public works staff to answer questions.
National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. The 2017 theme, "Public Works Connects Us," references how public works department employees are continually responsive to the needs of all community members. Public works provides clean running water; safe, sturdy roads and bridges; effective storm drains and sewers; safe building codes; public transit; livable communities with parks and green space, and sustainable public facilities.
"Washington County is proud to be one of many regional partners that work in close collaboration to provide the critical public services that make our communities thrive," said Andrew Singelakis, director, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT).
Transportation Development Tax to increase 2.17% July 1
Washington County Transportation Development Tax (TDT) rates will increase by 2.17 percent, effective July 1.
Once the increase takes effect, the TDT rate for a single-family detached home, for example, will be $8,458 - an increase of $180 more than the 2016-17 rate of $8,278. TDT is based on the average estimated traffic generated by new development of that type, and is paid by developers to fund transportation projects including road improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit upgrades such as bus shelters. TDT rates are adjusted annually based on a five-year rolling average of road construction, labor and right-of-way costs.
The rate increase was approved Tuesday (April 25) by the Board of Commissioners. County code calls for the Board to act on TDT adjustments annually before May 1.  Transportation Development Tax/TDT   Transportation Development Tax Rate Schedule
NOTE: This information is provided here as a courtesy only. Neighborhood meetings are required before developers su bmit 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.
TONIGHT - Proposed 22-lot subdivision
At 6 p.m. (May 3) at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center, 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 1.57 acre in the R-15 district (Residential 12-15 units/acre) and is located on tax lots 1S107CA01000 and 1S107CA00201. Contact Mark Dane, Mark Dane Planning Inc., at 503-332-7167 or markdaneplanning@gmail.com.
CPO 6; District 2
TONIGHT - Proposed emergency communications facility
At 7 p.m. (May 3) at Sherwood Police Department Community Room, 20495 SW Borchers Drive. The property is 19.92 acres in the AF-20 district (Agriculture & Forest, 80-acre min.) and is located 25925 SW Ladd Hill Road. Contact Allen "Skip" Green at 503-866-5111 or skip.greene@comcast.net.
CPO 5; District 3
May 10 - Proposed solar farm
At 6 p.m. at Farmington View Elementary School Library, 8300 SW Hillsboro Hwy. The property is at 18189 SW Courtney Road in the AF-20 district (Agriculture & Forestry, 80-acre min.) and is 50.84 acres. Contact Steve Schmitt, Pacific Northwest Solar, at 503-906-9929. 
CPO 10; District 3
May 10 - Proposed 6-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7574 SW Oleson Road. The property is 1.46 acres in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located on tax lots 1S125AD02600 and 1S125AD02801. Contact Anne Marie Skinner, Emerio Design, at 971-746-8812 or annemarie@emeriodesign.com.
CPO 3; District 3
May 11 - Proposed solar farm
At 6 p.m. Gaston Elementary School, 300 Park St. #B. The property is 81.82 acres in the EFU district (Exclusive Farm Use) and is located at 450 NW Stringtown Road. Contact Steve Schmitt, Pacific Northwest Solar, at 503-906-9929. 
CPO 11; District 4
RESCHEDULED: May 16 - Proposed neighborhood park
At 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Acres Elementary School, 2125 SW 170th Ave. The property is approximately 7.4 acres in the R-6 and TO:R9-12 districts (Residential 5-6 units/acre and Transit Oriented Residential District 9-12 units per acre, respectively) and is located on tax lots 1S106CD01000, 1S106CD10800, 1S106CD00601, 1S106CD10900 and  1S106CD00600. Contact Robert Russell, THPRD Design and Development, at 503-629-6305 or rrussell@thprd.org.
CPO 6; District 1
May 17 - Proposed 4-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7574 SW Oleson Road. The property is 0.75 acre in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units/acre) and is located at 7745 SW 74th Ave. Contact Chris Goodell, AKS Engineering & Forestry, at 503-563-6151. 
CPO 3; District 3

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