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Hi! My name is Ed Spradlin, I am 77yrs young, and I have lived in Portland/Gresham all my life. I grew up in North Portland across from Columbia Park. I attended grade school in Portsmouth and Highland. I then attended Jefferson Hight School, followed by Oregon State University. I was drafted to Vietnam, and after my return continued my education to graduate from Portland State University.

Ed Spradlin

My family ultimately moved out to Gresham 45 years ago, and I have lived there ever since. I am now involved in volunteering for a non-profit that helps under privileged children get access to dental care. The Dental Foundation of Oregon is the non-profit organization that supports and funds the "Tooth Taxi". This is basically a large rolling dental clinic on wheels that travels across Oregon to schools and communities not only educating families but giving actual dental care to children in need.

My family and friends have also joined me in my efforts to help raise money for this cause. What started as me walking the streets in search of cans and bottles to raise money, has now blossomed into an ever growing team of individuals sharing in this effort. Team "Can Do".

Some of the many bottles & cans Ed has collected for the the 'Tooth Taxi'

Every day I am overwhelmed by the beauty of all these individuals who have eagerly stepped up to be a part of something that is growing in support. People want to help. They just, often, don't know how. I have realized something in this process, and it is validated everyday by all the people who have joined this cause. We can do amazing things alone, but even more amazing things together. Together we are team "Can Do".

Outstanding job Ed!

By Greg Hartung
Land Use Co-Chair

Hello members of our Wilkes East Neighborhood Association.
The Wilkes East Neighborhood Association board regularly receives land use plans from the City of Gresham to notify us of land use projects within or proximity to the Wilkes East neighborhood boundaries.

Pre-Application PRE 23-00498: Early Neighborhood Notification of 2751 NE 181st Avenue & 2777-2789 NE 181st Avenue, Gresham, Oregon 97230. The owner is proposing to develop two (2) parcels with a new 7-Eleven 4-pump commercial truck commercial fueling station with a 30-foot by 68-foot canopy (approximately 18 feet tall).  Also included is a small, 13'x11'/135 square foot compressor shed. A pedestrian pathway is proposed from the new fueling island to the existing 7-Eleven store.  Access to the site will be via the existing driveway off NE 181st Avenue which will be widened to the south to accommodate larger trucks.  The northern approach will also be widened to allow for larger turning movements.

An exit-only will be constructed providing access for fueled trucks direct access onto NE 181st Avenue southbound (which has already been discussed and approved by City of Gresham transportation staff). The two existing lots may also be combined. An Early Neighborhood Notification meeting will be tentatively scheduled for the week of July 29, 2024.

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Design review DR-23-00600, Location 17311 NE Halsey St, Portland Or 97230, proposal: Retroactive review of previous tree removal and approximately 25,000 square feet of outdoor storage area and conversion of parking to outdoor storage, plus new outdoor storage are of approximately 38,000 square feet. Applicant proposed a minor variance to exceed the maximum standard for outdoor storage by 20%. The proposed includes past and future removal of 111 regulated trees.
Wilkes East Neighborhood Association submitted public comments regarding the tree removal. They acknowledged the need for some tree removal to allow for business expansion but described the requested amount of tree removal as “excessive.” They described several benefits which mature trees provide to the urban landscape and noted their importance as a fixture of the Wilkes East Neighborhood.
Staff response Staff agree with the many benefits provided by mature trees as described by the Neighborhood Association. Preservation of mature trees is a goal of the City of Gresham. The City is presently revising the Tree Regulations in the Community Development Code to better reflect community values. While the tree removal associated with this application is significant, the applicant proposes to retain and protect 142 mature trees on site. The applicant does not propose removing more than the necessary number of trees to accommodate the proposed expansion of their outdoor storage area.

Staff find that reasonable efforts have been made to retain mature trees where possible and that the applicant’s proposal meets the standards for Type II Tree Removal in Section 9.1000 All documents are also available online [link: https://greshamor-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/SelfService#/home]. If you have any questions about the decision, please contact Emily Langston at Emily.Langston@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Permit number BLDC-21-05690 Taco Bell New Build 181St. Location 2309 NE 181st Ave, Gresham, Or 97230. Land clearing and construction is underway for a new Taco Bell with drive through. The developer had disputed the Pedestrian ADA access ramp to 181st citing that the property does not have 181st frontage and pedestrian traffic is negligible.

Landscaping requirement exceptions for 6 new trees that conflicted with overhead utilities was considered in lieu of a Tree Fund Contribution of $600 per tree. ODOT would not allow trees to be planted on the adjacent ODOT owned property.

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For these and other public records, you can visit the City of Gresham, OR
website: https://greshamor-energovweb.tylerhost.net. You do not need to create or register an account with online services to access project files.

To search for project files and public records: Click on the search icon.
In the screen that loads, type in the Plan case number in the search field and click on the search button. The page will reload with the results of the search, including highlighted direct links to cases. Click on the highlighted link for the Plan case. In the page that loads, click on the Attachments tab to view project files.

You can also view detailed instructions on how to search for public records at: https://greshamoregon.gov/workarea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=13448M.

If you have any questions about accessing the files online or any projects, please contact PlanningTech@GreshamOregon.gov

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting When: Mon Jul 08, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Click here to join Zoom Meeting

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM via Zoom
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting RECHEDULED When: Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82533819212?pwd=V21WNVFHYXJENzNYV3FhbDFCbVpsQT09 Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US (Houston) +16694449171,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM via Zoom
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

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* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting CANCELLED When: Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82533819212?pwd=V21WNVFHYXJENzNYV3FhbDFCbVpsQT09 Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US (Houston) +16694449171,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM via Zoom
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting When: Mon May 13, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82533819212?pwd=V21WNVFHYXJENzNYV3FhbDFCbVpsQT09 Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US (Houston) +16694449171,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM via Zoom
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting When: Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87677132938?pwd=Nm9kYWIyV1gxNTlJQXBPQmVxSWRPZz09 Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US (Houston) +16694449171,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM via Zoom
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting When: Mon Feb 12, 2024 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87677132938?pwd=Nm9kYWIyV1gxNTlJQXBPQmVxSWRPZz09 Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285 One tap mobile +13462487799,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US (Houston) +16694449171,,87677132938#,,,,*648285# US Meeting ID: 876 7713 2938 Passcode: 648285

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Neighborhood Board Meeting Zoom Online Meeting When: Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:30PM-8:00PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84858976416?pwd=YW5HT21oaFg5QkdBWkUvTDNxVHo3Zz09 Meeting ID: 848 5897 6416 Passcode: 538628 One tap mobile +12532050468,,84858976416#,,,,*538628# US +12532158782,,84858976416#,,,,*538628# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

* General Meeting. Everyone's invited. Please attend.

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230