Proposed map and codes changes available for review
When: Monday, Nov 10, 2008 6:30PM - 10:00PM Where: Council Chambers
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Proposed changes available for review
The Residential Districts Review project is proposing Development Plan Map and Development Code changes. The latest map (and other information) is available at www.tinyurl.com/GreshamCode.
Last chance tonight Oct 22!
Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value. Hearings to begin soon!
City of Gresham Comprehensive Planning is holding several community forums to solicit neighborhood input on two projects: the Residential Districts Review and Natural Resources/Title 13.
Meetings schedule:
Oct 09: 6:30PM, Centennial High School cafeteria
Oct 14: 7:00PM, Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, City Hall
Oct 20: 6:30PM, Powell Valley Elementary, 4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Oct 21: 6:30PM, Hartley Elementary, 701 N.E. 185th Place, Portland
Oct 22: 7:00PM, Kelly Creek Neighborhood Association, Gordon Russell, 3625 E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Public Input: Oct 9-22, 2008
Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value. Hearings to begin soon!
City of Gresham Comprehensive Planning is holding several community forums to solicit neighborhood input on two projects: the Residential Districts Review and Natural Resources/Title 13.
Meetings schedule:
Oct 09: 6:30PM, Centennial High School cafeteria
Oct 14: 7:00PM, Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, City Hall
Oct 20: 6:30PM, Powell Valley Elementary, 4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Oct 21: 6:30PM, Hartley Elementary, 701 N.E. 185th Place, Portland
Oct 22: 7:00PM, Kelly Creek Neighborhood Association, Gordon Russell, 3625 E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Public Input: Oct 9-22, 2008
Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value. Hearings to begin soon!
City of Gresham Comprehensive Planning is holding several community forums to solicit neighborhood input on two projects: the Residential Districts Review and Natural Resources/Title 13.
Meetings schedule:
Oct 09: 6:30PM, Centennial High School cafeteria
Oct 14: 7:00PM, Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, City Hall
Oct 20: 6:30PM, Powell Valley Elementary, 4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Oct 21: 6:30PM, Hartley Elementary, 701 N.E. 185th Place, Portland
Oct 22: 7:00PM, Kelly Creek Neighborhood Association, Gordon Russell, 3625 E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Public Input: Oct 9-22, 2008
Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards May Effect Your Property Value. Hearings to begin soon!
City of Gresham Comprehensive Planning is holding several community forums to solicit neighborhood input on two projects: the Residential Districts Review and Natural Resources/Title 13.
Meetings schedule:
Oct 09: 6:30PM, Centennial High School cafeteria
Oct 14: 7:00PM, Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, City Hall
Oct 20: 6:30PM, Powell Valley Elementary, 4825 S.E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
Oct 21: 6:30PM, Hartley Elementary, 701 N.E. 185th Place, Portland
Oct 22: 7:00PM, Kelly Creek Neighborhood Association, Gordon Russell, 3625 E. Powell Valley Road, Gresham
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Exploring the Linkage between
Urban Parks, Trees, Public Safety & Economic Vibrancy
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 8:30AM - 3:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
Field Trip 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
This Summit is a chance to explore how investments in urban parks and trees can contribute to business vibrancy, safer streets and neighborhoods, increased property values, and enhanced fiscal health.
Featuring guest presenter Kathy Wolf, Research Director at the University of Washington's Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Green program.
As a valued member of our community we want to hear from you!
Seating is limited. To register, or for more information, visit www.pfpevents.org or call 503-667-2300
Urban Forestry Committee seeking two new advisory members
Gresham's Urban Forestry Committee (formerly Tree Preservation Committee) is looking for additional members from the community. There are currently 5 members on the committee and they would like to add at least two more.
This seven-member citizen advisory committee is appointed by the Gresham City Council. The committee advises Council and staff about tree preservation and recommends tree species for the City's street tree list. It recommends and updates the Significant Tree List, and provides public education on those issues including publishing an approved street tree list.
Transition Residential Districts, Increased Residential Intensity, and New Lot Size Standards Proposed
The City is proposing revisions to the Community Plan Map and Development Code as part of the Residential Districts Review project. Property owners who could be most affected by these changes are being notified by mail. Comprehensive Planning staff also wanted to make sure Neighborhood Association officials are aware of the potential changes.
City Council Hearing on Development Code Improvement Project
(Originally scheduled Aug 19th)
When: Sept 2, 2008 3:00PM - 4:30PM Where: Gresham Public Safety and Schools Building
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR
TYPE IV PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF COUNCIL BILL 05-08 REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO VOLUME 3 OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Amendments include: provisions regarding early neighborhood notification, lot configurations, driveway lengths, height transition standards, the Medium Density Residential district, stormwater treatment and levels of review. Planning Services is the lead department.
The City Council hearing on the Development Code Improvement Project, originally scheduled for August 19, is delayed to September 2. This delay was requested so that staff may incorporate the Planning Commission recommendation from the August 11 hearing on the
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!