Week of 2/18/19
Localized flooding impacts County roads
Localized flooding due to heavy rain impacted more than 40 Washington County roads on Tuesday (Feb. 12).

Several roads have re-opened, but the National Weather Service forecast is calling for more precipitation throughout the weekend. Travelers may continue to see water over roads as a result. Drive with caution.

To request help or report a road hazard:

  • Call 9-1-1 (life-threatening emergency).

  • Call 503-629-0111 (after hours, nonemergency).


  • Submit an online request for nonemergency road service.

  • Call Clean Water Services at 503-547-8100 to report flooding in urban unincorporated areas (outside of cities)

For a complete list of road impacts, including an interactive map, visit wc-roads.com or @WashCoRoads on Twitter.
Watch these safety tips on driving in rain
COMMENT PERIOD & OPEN HOUSE

Submit comments by Feb. 21 in one of the following ways:

  • Email: lutplan@co.washington.or.us. Include full name, street address, company/organization affiliation (if applicable) and other relevant contact information

  • Mail: Long Range Planning Section, Department of Land Use & Transportation, 155 N. First Ave., Ste. 350 MS14, Hillsboro, OR 97124

  • In person: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Adams Crossing building, 161 NW Adams Ave., Hillsboro
WC-ROADS HIGHLIGHTS
Road closures
Lane closures
  • 143rd Avenue, from Melody Lane to house number 2000, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays intermittently through April 30. 
  • Scoggins Valley Road, at milepost 7.6 near West Shore Drive/Stepien Road intersection, daytime lane closures for test drilling Feb. 18 through March 5.
  • DELAYED Thompson Road, between 114th Avenue and Knollview Drive, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays intermittently Feb. 21 through April 30. 
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
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.
Feb 19: Proposed 4-lot single-family subdivision
At 6 p.m. at Patricia D. Whiting Hall, 8400 SW Hemlock St. The property is 0.77 acre in the R-5 district (Residential, 4-5 units per acre), and is located at 7508 SW Locust St. Contact Mimi Doukas, AKS Engineering & Forestry LLC, at 503-563-6151.

CPO 4M; District 3
Feb 25: Proposed 80-unit modification of Bethany Crossing
At 6 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The property is 7.52 acres in the R-15 district (Residential, 12-15 units per acre), and is located on tax lots # 1N117AC08900 , # 1N117AC09100 and # 1N117AC09200 .  Contact Stacy Connery, Pacific Community Design, at 503-941-9484.

CPO 7; District 2
Feb 25: Proposed 9-unit modification of Ridgeline development
At 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 15505 NW Springville Road. The property is 8.67 acres in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units per acre), and is located on tax lot # 1N117AB11300 .  Contact Stacy Connery, Pacific Community Design, at 503-941-9484.

CPO 7; District 2
Feb 27: Proposed senior independent living facility
At 6 p.m. at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way. The property is 45.73 acres in the R-9 district (Residential, 7-9 units per acre), and is located on tax lots # 1S101B002000 and # 1S101BC05700 .  Contact Kenneth Sandblast, Westlake Consultants Inc., at 503-684-06521.

CPO 1; District 2
Feb 28: Proposed Starbucks with drive-thru
At 6 p.m. on the site. The property is 0.89 acre in the NC district (Neighborhood Commercial), and is located at 18215 NW West Union Road .  Contact Mark McKechnie, Oregon Architecture Inc., at 541-772-4372 or mark@oregonarchitecture.biz.

CPO 7; District 2
March 6: Proposed 15-unit residential development
At 6 p.m. at Blanton Community Room, 20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 1 acre in the R-15 district (Residential, 12-15 units per acre), and is located on tax lot # 1S119BB00100. Contact John Williamson, LRS Architects, at 503-221-1121.

CPO 6; District 1
Melissa De Lyser | Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation

155 N. First Ave., Suite 350 MS16 | Hillsboro, OR 97124

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