When: Wed, Mar 10, 2021 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) advises the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans. Members are appointed to three-year terms and must be electors residing within the City of Gresham. Insofar as possible, candidates who are residents of the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area (URA) shall receiving preference in appointment.
For questions about meeting agendas and minutes, or to receive meeting agendas, contact the Recording Secretary at 503-618-3208 or Amy.Evans@GreshamOregon.gov.
Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.
Got a story or tip to share?
Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300-500 words and may be subject to editing Include a related photo. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230.
Volunteers Needed
Newsletters are hand-delivered to Wilkes East residents and businesses by neighborhood volunteers. There are always routes that need delivery people. Routes are small and many. We can always use your help. To volunteer contact chair@wilkeseastna.org.
When: Mon, Jan 11, 2021 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Planning Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 11, via Zoom.
Citizens wishing to provide oral comment during this Planning Commission meeting must register by sending their name, email address, phone number, and the subject matter to Jennifer McGinnis at Jennifer.McGinnis@GreshamOregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments, including photo or other evidence, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Persons who desire to provide comments and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to contact Jennifer McGinnis as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
If you experience technical difficulties accessing the meeting at the time of the meeting, please notify Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov. The meeting agenda may be accessed via the Planning Commission page.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.
When: Tue, Jan 19, 2021 2PM-3PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm, subject to change. GRDC meetings allow necessary Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such a bid and grant awards, budget adoption, public hearings, resolutions, approval of projects and related updates, and policy and property matters.
COVID-19 emergency order meeting procedure
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings are held online via Zoom.
How to attend and access agenda materials
The Zoom meeting log-in/call-in information is listed on the first page of the meeting agenda. The agenda and related materials are posted on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos web page under Upcoming Events (Redevelopment Commission applicable meeting), and on the Gresham Redevelopment Commission web page in the Meeting agendas and minutes section. Agenda materials are posted to those locations approximately one week before the meeting.
If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, contact Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov no later than 24 hours before the meeting start time so the City can provide alternate arrangements.
How to provide testimony
Residents who want to provide oral testimony must register their name, e-mail address, phone number, and subject matter no later than 24 hours before the meeting start time via email to Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
Residents who want to provide written testimony must submit their written testimony no later than 24 hours before the meeting start time via email to Cecille Turley, Program Technician at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov so the testimony can be provided to the GRDC before the meeting.
When: Wed, Jan 20, 2021 6:30PM- Where: Online Meeting via Zoom
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Design Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 20, via Zoom.
People wishing to provide oral comments during this Design Commission meeting must register at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by sending their name, email, phone number, and the subject matter of their comment to Jamie Thomes at Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov. Written comments, including photo or other evidence, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Persons who desire to provide comments and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to contact Jamie Thomes as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
The agenda and hearing documents for the West Powell Apartments hearing can be accessed via ePlan. Please search: 20-26000305. Select the Hearing Body folder to view the agenda and hearing documents.
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
When: Mon, Jan 25, 2021 6:30PM- Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Planning Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Monday, Jan. 25, via Zoom.
Instructions to participate
People who wish to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, should notify staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This allows the City time to provide alternate arrangements, if needed.
Please contact Jennifer McGinnis at Jennifer.McGinnis@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2221 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.
When: Wed, Dec 02, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM (Canceled) Where: Online meeting via Zoom
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
Citizens wishing to provide oral comment during this Planning Commission meeting must register by sending their name, e-mail address, phone number, and the subject matter to Jennifer McGinnis at Jennifer.McGinnis@GreshamOregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments, including photo or other evidence, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Persons who desire to provide comments are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to contact Jennifer McGinnis as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
If you experience technical difficulties accessing the meeting at the time of the meeting, please notify Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov. The meeting agenda may be accessed via the Planning Commission webpage.
When: Wed, Dec 16, 2020 5:30PM-7:30PM Where: Online meeting
What is middle housing?
Middle housing refers to housing types that fill the gap between small apartments and detached single dwellings including duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters, and townhouses.
Get involved
Take the survey through Dec. 20 and learn more about middle housing.
Join the first virtual open house Wednesday, Dec. 16, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register to attend.
Join us for the Middle Housing Project's first virtual open house Wed. Dec. 16 from 5:30-7:30pm. Please register for the event if you would like to attend. Learn about what to expect from the project and talk to City staff about your questions at this virtual event. You can learn more about the project on the middle housing page.
Gresham's Middle Housing Project includes development code changes that will allow more choices in the types of housing city residents may live in during every phase of their lives. In 2019, the Oregon State legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2001 to help increase the amount and types of housing available to Oregonians. The bill requires Gresham to update the development code by June 30, 2022 to:
Allow duplexes on any lot that allows detached single dwellings; and
Allow all middle housing types in any area zoned to allow detached single dwellings.
These changes will create more opportunities for renters and homeownership across multiple price levels, and great variety in housing options for a wide range of household structures.
When: Wed, Dec 16, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom
In order to protect public health, safety and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Design Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 16, via Zoom.
Citizens wishing to provide oral comments during this Design Commission meeting must register by sending their name, email, phone number, and the subject matter of their comment to Jamie Thomes at Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Written comments, including photo or other evidence, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Persons who desire to provide comments and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to contact Jamie Thomes as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
The agenda and hearing documents for The Journey can be accessed via ePlan. Please search: 20-26000234. Select the Hearing Body folder to view the agenda and hearing documents.
The agenda for the meeting, the staff report for The Journey hearing, and the Civic Northwest site furnishing discussion handout may be accessed via the Design Commission page.
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city. The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
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!