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A Big Box in Wilkes East? 181/Halsey, 1 of 4 possible sites

City of Gresham "Big Box" Code nears completion Last chance to express your concerns Oct 11th, 12th & 14th Planning Commission Meeting, Monday Oct 11th 6:30PM

When: Monday, October 11, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, Oregon 97030
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Planning Commission Meeting

"This will be the last real opportunity for the public to make comments to the Commission prior to approval. At the beginning of this meeting people can sign up to make comments of up to 3 minutes, or you can just attend to listen to how things are progressing."

"The Planning Commission meeting after this one (Nov. 8, 2010) will be the Hearing to approve or not approve the code as written."

Susan Wells, President, Southwest Neighborhood. (See 'Related Content' below)

Could a Big Box store be in Wilkes East's Future?

City of Gresham "Big Box" Code nears completion Last chance to express your concerns Oct 11th, 12th & 14th

When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, Oregon 97030
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City Council Meeting

At this Council meeting the staff will be presenting their latest proposals on the design part of the code. Once again people can sign up to make a 3 minute comment at the beginning of the meeting, or they can just attend to hear how things are progressing.

December 7 and December 21 will be the Council meetings where the voting on the 'Big Box' code will occur.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations Board Meeting Tuesday Oct 12, 2010 7:00PM

When: Tuesday Oct 12, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall, Springwater Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Public welcome

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

GRDC Advisory Committee agenda: Meeting Minutes: May, June & Sept, Rosewood Initiative, Public Safety Facility, 2010 GRDC Work Plan Year-End Report, 2011 GRDC Work Plan

When: Wednesday Oct 13, 2010 7PM-9PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Oregon Trail Conference Center
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham OR
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On the agenda

Click here for Wednesday night's Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) Advisory Committee meeting agenda. This link takes you to the City of Gresham webpage that has the attachments and further meeting information.

A Big Box in Wilkes East? 181/Halsey, 1 of 4 possible sites

City of Gresham "Big Box" Code nears completion. Everyone's Invited! Community Forum, Thursday Oct 14th 6:30PM

When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Rooms 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, Oregon 97030
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Community Forum

"This is a meeting for anyone and everyone to come and listen to and participate in the latest proposed version of the 'Big Box' code. Comments and suggestions are very welcome.", Susan Wells, President Southwest Neighborhood. (See 'Related Content', and 'More info from Susan Wells' below)

The purpose of the ("Big Box") project is to create regulations that ensure commercial development meets the community's vision and to ensure high-quality design for retail and other commercial development along arterial streets in the corridor district. The Code regulations will result in commercial developments that:

• Are attractive with high quality design and materials
• Promote a sense of community and livability
• Support the City's sustainability goals
• Address safety concerns

The purpose of this forum is to present information on:

• The proposed land use district location changes for Community Commercial and Moderate Commercial
• The Draft Commercial Design Guidelines and Standards Code

The meeting will include an open house at 6:30PM followed by a presentation/discussion session starting at 6:45PM.

greshamoregon.gov

Residential Districts Review restarts! Open House meetings scheduled

When: Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 4:30PM-7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Barlow Trail Room
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
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Share Your Views

Participants will have the chance to review and comment on the latest proposals regarding residential compatibility. Each event will address different topics within the same project. Those who would like to attend can drop in any time between 4:30PM and 7PM

Last year, we discussed issues regarding making new development and existing development more compatible with each other and weighed alternative ways to address those issues. Now it is time to develop a preferred approach to addressing each of the following issues:

• Height and bulk of new homes
• Transitions (between single-family homes and more intense uses such as commercial uses, apartments or condominiums)
• Flag lots (homes built behind other homes)
• Buffers and screening between developments
• How small-lot subdivisions are reviewed
• Quality/appearance of fences along streets

You're invited, Providence ElderPlace celebrates the newly remodeled Lambert House facility Thurs Oct 14th 3-5PM

When: Thursday Oct 14, 2010 3PM-5PM
(Ceremony from 4-4:30PM)
Where: Providence ElderPlace Lambert House
2600 SE 170th Av
Portland, OR
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RSVP 503-215-6558. Extra parking is available at 182nd & Division (north side) in front of VoA Thrift Store.

Lambert House

The Lambert House site is a partnership between Volunteers of America Oregon and Providence ElderPlace. The partnership is based on the successful Providence ElderPlace model already in place at the Marie Smith Center. Volunteers of America will provide day-center activities, such as meals, music, pet and art therapy, social activities and exercise classes, while Providence ElderPlace provides the medical and social services for all ElderPlace participants. Lambert House will continue to operate as an adult day program through Volunteers of America, even as Providence ElderPlace enrolls participants at this site. Lambert House was remodeled to add a Health and Social Center, physical therapy room, offices and more windows.

Listen to songbirds, Enjoy the great outdoors Learn surveying & monitoring techniques, Meet your non-human neighbors

When: Saturday Oct 16, 2010 10AM-12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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RSVP: Laura.Guderyahn@GreshamOregon.gov or phone 503-618-2246 to reserve your spot today!

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers October Training

We’re looking for Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers to monitor habitat structures in your neighborhood or around the community. Volunteers may find flying squirrels, wood ducks, songbirds, swallows, and bats. Opportunities exist for individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels.

Two October trainings with City staff will teach monitoring techniques and match volunteers with sites convenient for you:

• Saturday, Octover 16 10AM-12PM
• Thursday, October 21 6PM-8PM

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers brochure

2010 Fall Public Meeting Monday Oct 18th 7PM St Aidan's Episcopol Church 174th & NE Glisan

Plan to attend your Wilkes East Neighborhood Pubic Meeting

When: Monday Oct 18, 2010 7PM - 8:30PM
Where: St Aidan's Episcopol Church
174th & NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR
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Agenda

• Tina Osterink
  Natural Resource Planner, City of Gresham
• Kelle Landavazo
  Emergency Management Div, City of Gresham
• Lt Michael LeDuc
  Gresham Police Department
• Steve Meckel
  Code Compliance, City of Gresham

Everyone's invited

Diversity, Harmony, Community. Together we can make a difference

See you there!

Questions?

For questions or more information contact info@wilkeseastna.org

Listen to songbirds, Enjoy the great outdoors Learn surveying & monitoring techniques, Meet your non-human neighbors

When: Thursday Oct 21, 2010 6PM-8PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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RSVP: Laura.Guderyahn@GreshamOregon.gov or phone 503-618-2246 to reserve your spot today!

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers October Training

We’re looking for Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers to monitor habitat structures in your neighborhood or around the community. Volunteers may find flying squirrels, wood ducks, songbirds, swallows, and bats. Opportunities exist for individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels.

Two October trainings with City staff will teach monitoring techniques and match volunteers with sites convenient for you:

• Saturday, Octover 16 10AM-12PM
• Thursday, October 21 6PM-8PM

Neighborhood Wildlife Watchers brochure