April 11, 2018
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'Carry traction devices' requirement will be lifted April 15

Effective April 15, the seasonal "carry traction devices" requirement for motorists traveling in Washington County snow zone areas will be lifted until next winter.
The "carry traction device" requirement is normally in effect November through March. This year, weather forecasts included the possibility of winter weather conditions into April. As a result, Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Operations and Maintenance Division opted to extend the requirement in accordance with the ODOT/Washington State Department of Transportation decision to extend studded tire season.  Washington County snow zones
Work begins on 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout
Construction begins on the 175th Avenue/Kemmer Road roundabout project Monday, April 16.
Intermittent daytime lane closures on 175th Avenue and Kemmer Road will occur 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 23-Aug. 31. 
Two full road closures are planned during construction. The first will be a temporary closure of the west leg of Kemmer Road, between 175th and 176th avenues. The second will be a full intersection closure. These closure dates have not yet been scheduled. Subscribe to receive project updates or visit www.wc-roads.com.
This project is funded through the MSTIP Bonding Cost-sharing program. Completion is expected in June 2019. Project dates are estimates and subject to change.  More information
Open house #2 for North Bethany Main Street is May 1
The public is invited to comment on options for the North Bethany Main Street area at an open house from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Springville K-8 School, 6655 NW Joss Ave.
The North Bethany Main Street area is about 13-acres along NW Kaiser Road, between Brugger and Shackelford roads. Urban Design Plan (UDP) options for the area will be available for review and comment. Staff will be available to answer questions; no formal presentation is planned.
If you need a sign language interpreter or a language interpreter, please call 503-846-3519 (or 7-1-1 for Telecommunications Relay Service) at least 48 hours prior to this event.  More information
Submit comments on Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program by 5 p.m. April 13
Draft Road Maintenance ProgramThe public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2018-19 Road Maintenance Program.
The program is a list of maintenance activities proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. To submit a comment, use the online form, email or call 503-846-ROAD (846-7623). Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, April 13.
Staff will use comments received to develop the final list of projects, which is expected to go before the Washington County Board of Commissioners for action in June.  2018-19 Draft Road Maintenance Program
Washington County hosts Development Forum April 19
The spring Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be 8:30-10 a.m. April 19 at the Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 Walnut St.
Development forums are an opportunity for those in the development and building industries to learn more about Washington County's development-related services, initiatives, and processing timelines, as well as an opportunity to network and provide valuable input.
Featured topics on the agenda include:
  • Rural Development 101
  • Significant Natural Resources and Development
  • Long Range Planning Work Program
  • ProjectDox Update
A full agenda is available on the Development Forum website.  Register here
Highlights from wc-roads.com
Road closures
  • Tonquin Road, between Grahams Ferry Road and the railroad tracks, through May 25.
  • West Shore Drive, between Hankins and Sain Creek roads, for construction, through May 8 (may be extended through June 9)
Lane closures
  • 10th Avenue, between Adair Street and Baseline Road, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.
  • 209th Avenue at Blanton Street for utility work, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through April 13.
  • Adair Street, between 4th and 14th avenues in Cornelius, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.
  • Baseline Road, between 4th and 14th avenues in Cornelius, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.
Visit wc-roads.com for more traffic and road updates.
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.
CPO 6; District 1
April 16: Proposed six-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Blanton Street Community Room (formerly Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue North Operating Center),   20665 SW Blanton St. The property is 1.08 acres in the R-6 district (Residential 5-6 units per acre) and is located at 7535 SW 185th Ave. Contact Matthew Newman, NW Engineers, at 503-601-4402 or [email protected].
CPO 6; District 1
April 17: Proposed three-parcel partition
At 6 p.m. at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station 68 Community Room, 13545 NW Evergreen St. The property is 0.96 acre in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units per acre) and is located at 13635 NW Greenwood Dr. Contact Stacey Goldstein, Goldstein Planning LLC, at 503-577-9779 or [email protected].
CPO 7; District 2
April 19: Proposed three-unit addition
At 6 p.m. at the proposed site. The property is 0.20 acre in the R-9 district (Residential 7-9 units per acre) and is located at 2285 SW Briggs Road. Contact Eric Wentland at 503-890-4162 or [email protected].
CPO 1; District 2
April 23: Proposed 10-lot subdivision
At 6:30 p.m. at Garden Home Recreation Center, 7475 SW Oleson Road. The property is 2.02 acres in the R-5 district (Residential 4-5 units per acre) and is located on tax lots # 1S123DD00200 and # 1S123DD00300. Contact Wayne Hayson at 971-708-6274 or [email protected].
CPO 3; District 3

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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