July 18, 2018
For road conditions, visit
Quick Links
Learn about Community Parti cipation Organizations (CPOs) and discover which one you live in!
Washington County Board Vice Chair Bob Terry presented LUT GIS Analyst Jon Czerniak (right) with a Lifesaving Award during the July 17 Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Staff honored for lifesaving efforts
The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday honored Land Use & Transportation (LUT) employees for their lifesaving response when a customer collapsed in the Planning and Development Services (PDS) lobby.
On June 14, a customer collapsed and was unconscious and nonresponsive. LUT's Jon Czerniak, GIS analyst and volunteer EMT with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, performed CPR and utilized the AED. Other staff called 911 and cleared the lobby. By the time emergency medical personnel arrived, the customer had regained a pulse and was communicative.
"These PDS employees worked as a team to save a man's life," said Andrew Singelakis, LUT Director. "They responded calmly and efficiently, and I am very proud of them."
The Board and Washington County Health and Human Services (HHS) honored Czerniak with a lifesaving award. HHS staff also recognized the emergency responders from multiple agencies who assisted in the lifesaving effort. 
"What happened on June 14 is just one great example of the success that can happen when the links in the chain of survival are in play," said Dr. Ritu Sahni, Washington County EMS Medical Director. "... We are exceptionally proud of policymakers who support bold action in Washington County, Jon and the staff at LUT and all emergency responders and healthcare providers."
All 12 PDS staff involved in the June 14 response were further recognized with a Lifesavers display in the PDS lobby following the Board meeting. In addition to Czerniak, PDS employees recognized were:
  • Carine Arendes, Associate Planner
  • Nathan Don, Plans Examiner II
  • Celia Gust, ITS Project Manager
  • Joe Hayes, GIS Analyst
  • Anne Kelly, Senior Planner
  • Rose Kniesteadt, Senior Building Permit Tech
  • Don Pierce, Plans Examiner II
  • Josh Pitner, Building Permit Tech II
  • Ken Rencher, Senior Planner
  • Carol Scott, Senior Building Permit Tech
  • Pamela Van Scoyk, Building Permit Tech II
  • Erin Wardell, Principal Planner
Comment on the draft 2018 Regional Transportation Plan
The public is invited to comment on the policies, strategies and project lists included in Metro's draft 2018 Regional Transportation Plan.
The plan will establish priorities for state, federal and regional funding and help set the stage for the new and expanded options for people and products to get where they need to go. Projects are submitted by city, county, regional and state partners and evaluated for what they will do for the people and businesses of greater Portland.
Ways to comment:
Cedar Mill Flood Remediation hosts open house
An open house on flood mitigation efforts being considered by the Cedar Mill Flood Remediation Collaborative will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 12405 SW Butner Road.
The collaborative will draft a Declaration of Cooperation to establish a road map that agencies will follow to prioritize and fund projects to help reduce flooding impacts over time. Public comment is needed. Learn more
Planning, building and permitting offices relocating in July, August
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Planning and Development Services Division will be relocating to Adams Crossing and Adams Annex buildings. Permitting, building, planning and County Surveyor offices will be closed July 27 and 30.
New locations and effective dates are as follows:
The mailing addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for the sections will remain the same. Learn more
Comment on the Southwest Corridor light rail
The public is asked to comment on the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project initial route proposal and Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) to help project partners make a final route recommendation.
To comment, complete the  online form, email Metro, attend a meeting to comment in person, or send a l etter to Metro, SW Corridor, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232
Comments will be accepted through July 30. For more information, read the SW Corridor Summer Newsletter.
Highlights from wc-roads.com
Road closures
For lane closures and other traffic updates, visit   wc-roads.com . For construction projects in the Roy Rogers Road area, visit GetUsThere.org.
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.
TONIGHT: Proposed non-farm dwelling not on high-value farmland
At 6 p.m. (July 18) at the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Station #33, 15440 SW Oregon St. The property is 9.81 acres in the AF-20 district (Agricultural and Forestry, 20 acre) and is located at  20433 SW Bramblewood Lane. Contact Bruce Vincent at 503-842-5391 or brucevincent@embarqmail.com.
CPO 5; District 3
July 23: Proposed 23-lot subdivision
At 6 p.m. at Westside Community Church, 18390 SW Farmington Road. The property is about 3.92 acres in the R-6 district (Residential, 5-6 units per acre) and is located on tax lots # 1S225AB00700, # 1S225AB00800 and # 1S225AB03000. Contact Wayne Hayson, Pioneer Design Group, at 503-643-8286 or  whayson@pd-grp.com.
CPO 6; District 1