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City Staff Provides Clarification on Role of DRB, City Council with Regard to Wilsonville Town Center Land Use Applications
 

April 23, 2024 – With public discussion about the possibility of a Home Depot being located in the Wilsonville Town Center, the City Attorney sought today to provide clarification regarding the relevant land use questions before the Development Review Board (DRB) and City Council.

April 15, 2024 – For the 26^th straight year, the City of Wilsonville has achieved “Tree City USA,” a designation bestowed by the Arbor Day Foundation that reflects Wilsonville’s continued commitment to maintaining and promoting its urban forest.

To earn the coveted Tree City USA designation, a City must have a comprehensive urban forestry program consisting of a tree ordinance, a City department responsible for trees, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

“The Tree City USA designation is a badge of honor that we always wear proudly,” said Community Development Director Chris Neamtzu. “It’s a wonderful, symbolic reminder of our ongoing commitment to always be working to grow and protect Wilsonville’s trees.”

Public notice is hereby given that the Wilsonville City Council will conduct a public hearing on, May 6, 2024, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville, Oregon.

The purpose of this public hearing is to consider public testimony on a proposed Ordinance No. 891 entitled:  

Ordinance No. 891

An Ordinance Of The City Of Wilsonville Repealing And Replacing Wilsonville Code Sections 2.310-2.319 Regarding Public Contracts.

The first public meeting of the Wilsonville Budget Committee, Clackamas and Washington County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at the Wilsonville City Hall, 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville, Oregon.  The meeting will take place on Thursday, the 9^th of May 2024 at 6:00 pm. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for Wednesday the 15^th of May 2024 and Thursday the 16^th of May 2024 (if needed). All meetings begin at 6:00 pm and will also be held via Zoom web conferencing platform. The purpose is to receive the Budget Message and comments from the public on the budget.

An appeal of a portion of Development Review Board Resolution No. 429, A Resolution Affirming the Planning Director’s Determination of Non-Conformance in Case File ADMN23-0029 and Denying the Applicant’s Appeal DB24-0002 has been filed by Appellant Dan Zoldak of Lars Anderson & Associates, Inc. A meeting of the City Council to consider Appellant’s appeal will be held on April 3, 2024 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at Wilsonville City Hall, located at 29799 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville, OR 97070 and online via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81536056468. The appeal proceeding before the City Council will be on the unredacted Development Review Board record only, meaning no new evidence or testimony will be accepted. Appellant’s appeal consists of the following challenges to the Development Review Board’s decision:

April 1, 2024 — The City of Wilsonville and Republic Services are hosting a Bulky Waste Day event on Saturday, May 11, 9 am-1 pm, at Republic Services (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville.

Twice annually, Bulky Waste Day provides an opportunity for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of Wilsonville residence is required. 

In lieu of charging a drop-off fee, the City asks participants to make cash/check donations to Wilsonville Community Sharing, which operates the local food bank and provides critical assistance to local families in need. Donations may to be dropped upon entry.

March 26, 2024 — The Wilsonville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applicants for the Community Opportunity Grant, which provides funding for local organizations  to support a wide array of projects that benefit community groups, residents and visitors to Wilsonville.

Each year, the Community Opportunity Grant Program allocates $25,000 funding from the City’s general fund to support a wide range of local programs and projects that promote education, diversity, arts or community involvement and/or programs that benefit youth or older adults. Program funds are disbursed twice yearly, each spring and fall.

March 25, 2024 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants interested in serving on the City boards and commissions that provide guidance and oversight of City programs.

New terms begin in July 2024 for eight open seats on four City boards. Members typically attend evening meetings (no more than once a month) and assist in making policy recommendations to the City Council.

Planning Director Referral to Development Review Board for a Continuation of Non-Conforming Use Determination at 29400 SW Town Center Loop West:  Planning Director referral of Case File No. AR23-0031, a request for Class 2 Planning Director Interpretation, to Development Review Board. The request is to confirm or deny that the Proposed Occupant’s (The Home Depot) proposed use of 29400 SW Town Center Loop West constitutes a continuation of non-conforming use.

March 5, 2024 — On March 4, 2024, The Wilsonville City Council granted annual property-tax exemptions to five multi-family facilities — Autumn Park Apartments, Charleston Apartments, Creekside Woods LP, Rain Garden LP and Wiedemann Park — that provide 365 residential units of affordable housing. These annual exemptions allow the facilities to provide lower-cost rent to families, seniors and individuals meeting income qualifications.

To expand the City’s broadband infrastructure, the Council adopted an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sherwood to fund the $145,000 installation of fiber conduit along Boberg Road to connect the SMART Administration and Public Works facilities.

February 26, 2024 -- The Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP) is in the midst of completing multiple pipeline installation projects that are temporarily re-routing Wilsonville traffic along segments of 95^th Ave. and Kinsman Rd.

Kinsman Rd.

This Friday, March 1, crews begin the work to restore Kinsman Rd., between SW Wilsonville Road and SW Barber Street.

February 26, 2024 — On February 22, 2024, The Wilsonville City Council adopted a pair of resolutions that refer two questions – each pertaining to term limits for locally-elected officials – for registered Wilsonville voters to consider in the May 21, 2024, primary election: