The Washington County Sheriff’s Office now offers the Help Me Home program, a new proactive approach to help better serve at-risk or endangered residents living in Washington County. This voluntary enrollment program has been developed for adults and children who may become lost and have difficulty communicating vital information about themselves such as their name, current address or phone number.

Those who are registered have their identification photo and pertinent information placed in a database managed by the Sheriff’s Office. This database can be accessed by any law enforcement deputy or officer in Washington County via laptops in their patrol vehicles. If a registrant is found alone by law enforcement and needs help, the deputy or officer can quickly search for a match in the Help Me Home database using personal identifiers.

When matched, caregivers will be contacted immediately to let them know their loved one has been located. Often these individuals have left the safety of their homes without the knowledge of their caregiver. Registration in the Help Me Home program will speed up access to critical information including a current photo.

Registrants need to complete an enrollment form, sign an agreement, and pay a $20 fee for a two-year period. All information is kept confidential and is only available to law enforcement.

For detailed application information, forms, and a brochure, go to the Help Me Home website at: www.co.washington.or.us/helpmehome or contact Marcia Langer at 503-846-6048.

Endangered Person Registry

A proactive approach to serving at risk or endangered residents living in Washington

County who may become lost and have difficulty communicating vital

information about themselves.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ENROLLMENT

Simply deliver or mail a completed registration form with a passport type photo and a $20 check made payable to Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Program registration will be in effect for two years, but information must be updated as needed to stay current.

For detailed application information and forms, go to the Help Me Home website at:

www.co.washington.or.us/helpmehome

or contactMarcia Langer at (503) 846-6048

marcia_langer@co.washington.or.us

Your Sheriff’s Offi ce now offers the Help Me Home program to help us better serve at risk or endangered residents living in Washington County who are found but have diffi culty communicating vital information such as their name, current address or phone number.

Often these individuals have left the safety of their homes without the knowledge of their caregiver.

Help Me Home is a voluntary enrollment program for adults and children who may become lost due to a disability. Those who are registered in this program have their identifi cation photo and pertinent information placed in a database that deputies and law enforcement personnel can access via laptops in their patrol cruisers. Registrant information is kept confi dential.

When a deputy or police offi cer fi nds your loved one alone, they can quickly query the database using personal identifi ers.

With a match in the Help Me Home database, caregivers will be contacted immediately to let them know their loved one has been located.

While managed by your Sheriff’s Offi ce, this system will be accessible by law enforcement agencies throughout Washington County.

HELP ME HOME PROGRAM

Endangered Person Registry

A proactive approach to serving at risk or endangered residents living in Washington

County who may become lost and have difficulty communicating vital

information about themselves.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ENROLLMENT

Simply deliver or mail a completed registration form with a passport type photo and a $20 check made payable to Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Program registration will be in effect for two years, but information must be updated as needed to stay current.

For detailed application information and forms, go to the Help Me Home website at:

www.co.washington.or.us/helpmehome

or contactMarcia Langer at (503) 846-6048

marcia_langer@co.washington.or.us

Your Sheriff’s Offi ce now offers the Help Me Home program to help us better serve at risk or endangered residents living in Washington County who are found but have diffi culty communicating vital information such as their name, current address or phone number.

Often these individuals have left the safety of their homes without the knowledge of their caregiver.

Help Me Home is a voluntary enrollment program for adults and children who may become lost due to a disability. Those who are registered in this program have their identifi cation photo and pertinent information placed in a database that deputies and law enforcement personnel can access via laptops in their patrol cruisers. Registrant information is kept confi dential.

When a deputy or police offi cer fi nds your loved one alone, they can quickly query the database using personal identifi ers.

With a match in the Help Me Home database, caregivers will be contacted immediately to let them know their loved one has been located.

While managed by your Sheriff’s Offi ce, this system will be accessible by law enforcement agencies throughout Washington County.

HELP ME HOME PROGRAM

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Launches Help Me Home Program

Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program and the City of Portland Master Recycler Program are offering an 8-week course at the Washington Street Conference Center, 225 S First Ave., Hillsboro, every Wednesday from January 8 to February 26, 6:30-9:30 pm. There are also two half-day Saturday field trips on January 11 and February 15.

To become a Master Recycler, participants must attend all sessions and then volunteer at least 30 hours.

Apply by December 18 at: www.masterrecycler.org or call 503-545-8976.

Become a Master Recycler

Your communitY

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Winter Shelters . . . . . . . . . 3

Holiday Safety . . . . . . . . . . 4

Small Farms Resources and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NEWSLETTER Inactive CPOs: 5, 11, 12C, 12F, 13, 14

Citizen Involvement Quarterly

Newsletter of the Washington County CPO Program

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Oregon State University Extension Service supports CPOs through an intergovernmental agreement with Washington County, the sole funder of the CPO Program. Extension CPO faculty provide information on land use and livability issues, resource referrals, and work with CPO members to increase understanding of public policy and decision-making processes. Some of this newsletter’s content was developed by representatives of your CPO. Washington County administration, departments, and/or officials claim no responsibility, expressed or implied, for the content of this document. The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by OSU Extension Service is implied. Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status —as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call 503-821-1128.

This newsletter is printed on 30% recycled paper with soy ink.

Each active CPO is represented on Washington county’s committee for citizen involvement (CCI), which has a focus including, but not limited to, citizen involvement policy issues. There is no CCI meeting scheduled for December. More info at http://bit.ly/11J3Pu5. meetings are open to the public.

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receive this newsletter Electronically - Reduce printing/mailing costs and help us be more sustainable. Send an email with your name and address to: cpo.wash.co@oregonstate.edu.

Washington county e-Subscriptions - Many County departments have online publications available through e-subscriptions. Sign up at: http://bit.ly/11IS7SN.

cPo 5Sherwood, tualatin On the web: http://bit.ly/17MG9tK

cPo 11cherry grove, gaston, Laurel On the web: http://bit.ly/17MG9tK

cPo 12ccornelius On the web: http://bit.ly/12LL6C8

cPo 12fforest grove On the web: http://bit.ly/198M6PE

cPo 13gales creek, roy, Verboort On the web: http://bit.ly/120VC0U

cPo 14Banks, Buxton, manning, timber On the web: http://bit.ly/10iOB1

Program coordinator Margot Barnett, OSU Extension Washington County margot.barnett@oregonstate.edu / 503-821-1114155 N First Ave., Ste. 200, MS 48, Hillsboro, OR 97124

SHEriff’S officE contactAnnabelle Carlos, Crime Prevention Specialist annabelle_carlos@co.washington.or.us / 503-846-2793

Your cPo

Upcoming Open Houses: Transportation System Plan Update 2035 Washington County is seeking your input. The County is studying today’s transportation system to identify changes needed to better meet the long-term demand of the County’s residents, businesses and visitors. The open houses provide the opportunity to learn and comment about proposed changes to the County’s long range transportation plan. If you are unable to attend, visit www.TSP2035.com to stay connected with the project, provide your comments, sign up for the mailing list, get updates. Listed below are two open houses in your area.

WESt countY - Hillsboro, forest grove, cornelius January 15, 4-8 pm, Public Services Building Cafeteria 155 N First Ave., Hillsboro

SoutH countY - tigard, tualatin, Sherwood January 21, 4-8 pm, Tigard Christian Church 13405 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard

Join us at a January Open House!We need your input! Washington County is studying today’s transportation system to identify changes needed to better meet the long-term demand of the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. Join us to learn and comment about proposed changes to the County’s long range transportation plan.

NORTH COUNTY Beaverton/Cedar Mill/Bethany area

January 5 4 -8 pm, Christ United Church in Cedar Mill12755 NW Dogwood St., Portland 97229

WEST COUNTY Hillsboro/Forest Grove/Cornelius area

January 15 4 -8 pm, Public Services Building (cafeteria)155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro 97124

SOUTH COUNTY Tigard/Tualatin/Sherwood area

January 21 4 -8 pm, Tigard Christian Church13405 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard 97223

EAST COUNTYCentral Beaverton/Aloha/Metzger/ Garden Home areay area

January 30 4 -8 pm, St. Marys Valley Catholic High School4275 SW 148th Avenue, Beaverton 97007

Unable to attend? Stay connected with the project and provide your comments. Add your name to the project’s mailing list and/or regularly visit the website for updates:

www.TSP2035.com

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Severe Winter Weather Shelter/Warming CentersWhen the weather becomes severe, the shelters open to provide warmth and food for those in need.

The cold weather is upon us. In times of freezing and inclement weather events, severe weather shelters are sometimes the only places of warmth available for some residents of Washington County. Please share this information with anyone who may be experiencing homelessness or is at risk.

For current severe winter weather shelter information, check the current shelter activation list below, or contact 211 Info by dialing 2-1-1 from any landline phone or 503-222-5555 from a cell phone. Text the keyword “shelter” to 898211 to receive alerts when emergency winter shelters are open. For the Washington County 211 page, see bit.ly/186qLtY.

The SafePlace Youth Shelter in Hillsboro provides a warming center during the day and an overnight

HEaLtH & SafEtY

shelter with meals for youth ages 12-19 years. To provide adults age 18 and over with overnight shelter and meals, St. francis church in Sherwood will open on Sunday evenings, and rolling Hills community church will open on Wednesday evenings. To view the specific time, location, homeless populations served, etc., please view the schedule online at bit.ly/1jkrYxn. The online schedule will be updated throughout the winter season. For more shelter information and other resources, see bit.ly/1aEDGkD.

If you would like to support these shelters with your time or with resources, contact the organization directly. For information on the county’s efforts to end homelessness, see bit.ly/1aqZ5hU.

forESt groVE - unitEd cHurcH of cHriSt / 2032 college Way / Evening Shelter

For all ages. Open weekends, Friday through Sunday, when needed. Meals provided. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #57. No animals.

HiLLSBoro - SafE PLacE SHELtEr / 454 SE Washington St. / daytime Warming center and Evening Shelter

For youth ages 12-19. Open all days of the weeks when needed. Meals provided. 90-day enrollment period. Apply daily between 5:45-6:30 pm at Sonrise Church. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #57 and Max stop “3 Avenue.” No animals.

SHErWood - tHE oLd HaLL, St. franciS catHoLic cHurcH / 15659 SW oregon St. / Evening Shelter

For adults 18 and over. Open Sunday evenings, 6 pm - 7 am, when needed through March 30th. Check in from 6-9:30 pm. Meals provided. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #94, bus stops #4451 and #4452. Transportation also available from the Tigard Library at 5:30 pm and from the Tualatin Library at 5:45 pm. No animals.

tigard - St. antHonY’S catHoLic cHurcH / 9905 SW mckenzie St. / Evening Shelter

For adults 18 and over. Open Tuesday through Saturday evenings, 5:30 pm - 7 am. Meals provided. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #45, bus stop #13034. No animals.

tigard - caLVin PrESBYtErian / 10445 SW canterbury Ln. / Evening Shelter

For adults 18 and over. Open Friday evenings through March 28, 5:30 pm - 7 am. Meals provided. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #12. Transportation also available from the Tigard Library at 5:30 pm and from A-Boy at 5:45 pm. Dogs allowed.

tuaLatin - roLLing HiLLS communitY cHurcH / 3550 SW Borland rd. / Evening Shelter

For adults 18 and over. Open Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 7 am, when needed through March 26th. Check in from 6:30-8 pm. Meals provided. To reach the shelter, transportation is available from the Tualatin Library at 6 pm. No animals.

HiLLSBoro - SoS SHELtEr at SonriSE cHurcH / 6701 nE campus Way / Enrolled Shelter Program

For adults 18 and over. Open all days of the weeks when needed. Meals provided. To reach the shelter use Tri-Met #47, #48 and Max stop “Orenco Station” No animals.

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every day. Don’t allow it to drop below the base of the tree. When the needles begin to fall from your tree, it should be removed.

Candles if left unattended can ....Trim candle wicks to ¼ inch before burning and use sturdy candle holders. Keep candles away from decorations and other combustibles. Always extinguish candles before going to bed or leaving your home. Find more holiday safety tips at www.tvfr.com.

Prepare ahead of time for heavy rains

During heavy rains, Clean Water Services responds to local flooding problems in low lying areas of urban Washington County. Crews clear leaf-clogged stormwater grates, inspect and clear culverts and monitor known problem areas to ensure the public drainage system is operating properly. Crews are standing by 24 hours a day at 503-681-3600 to respond to those flooding problems that threaten public health, safety or property.

You can help by getting leaves out of the street and off catch basins. Make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear. Keep yard debris and leaf piles away from drainage ditches and streams so that rising water does not carry the material downstream and block a culvert. Take your leaves to a free drop-off event. Find a complete list of self-serve sand stations at: bit.ly/1csswz3.

i’Tis the Season

HoLidaY SafEtY

Don’t let grease cost you a wing and a leg

The holidays are right around the corner. That means extra guests, extra food and extra cleanup. Avoid extra costs by keeping leftover gravy, pan drippings and grease out of the sink drain. Otherwise, you may end up with an extra guest that charges by the hour. According to Roto-Rooter, incoming calls for service on the day after Thanksgiving will increase almost 50 percent.

To help combat the fat, Clean Water Services is offering a free “Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain Kit” to residents. Call 503-681-3678 or email to get your kit including a pan scraper, lid and easy-to-follow instructions. Visit bit.ly/1bmhXAN for more information.

Make your home a safe haven this season

Most fire deaths and injuries are caused by smoke, not flames. Working smoke alarms increase your chances of escaping a fire safely. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and between living areas and bedrooms. Test your smoke alarms regularly and develop and practice a fire escape plan.

A dry holiday tree is extremely flammable, so it’s important to keep your tree fresh. Make a fresh cut at the base of the tree before placing it in your stand.Immediately add water and check the water level

the master gardener™ (mg) training is a public service of Oregon State University Extension Service. This program includes both a 66-hour classroom training focused on the art and science of sustainable gardening and a 66–hour volunteer internship in which participants continue their learning by serving as gardening educators in the community. The training is the equivalent of a college–level introduction to horticulture course. OSU Master Gardeners are trained by OSU Extension faculty and other gardening experts.

The primary mission of the Master Gardener Program is to train volunteers to help educate the general public about sustainable gardening through a wide range of pre–existing volunteer activities including plant clinics at OSU Extension offices, remote clinics at many local Farmers’ Markets and other venues such as the Zoo and garden shows. The training is an 11–week course that takes place January through March each year at convenient locations in the Portland metro area. See more at: bit.ly/1a5FYZJ.

Become a master gardener

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A student carries a box of produce as part of the Southern Oregon Farmer Incubator program, a collaborative of organizations working to train new and beginning

farmers. The OSU Extension Small Farms Program is one of the organizations involved in the effort, now supported by the new center. (Photo by Lynn Ketchum.)

OSU Creates New Center to Support Local Food SystemsOregon State Univeristy’s (OSU) Center for Small Farms and Community Food Systems is an outgrowth of the OSU Extension Service’s Small Farms program. It expands the program’s work with small farms production and marketing to provide a platform for collaboration across OSU and Oregon, which will help the center support farmers and build strong local and regional food systems. A food system is a collaborative network that integrates sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste.

Director Garry Stephenson, a small farms specialist, has coordinated OSU Extension’s Small Farms Program for more than 15 years. During that time, the program has emerged as a leader recognized on a national level for innovative applied research and educational programs.

Research shows that local food systems can increase employment and income in communities, according to the USDA. The center will continue research and education on sustainable farming methods, alternative markets and public policy. Additionally, the center will collaborate with Family and Community Health, an Extension program administered by OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences. It will ramp up partnerships with community-based nonprofits and other organizations. The center aims to create an endowment to add new small farms Extension positions in underserved communities.

“Rural and urban communities in Oregon are engaging with their food systems around issues of human health, long-term community economic development and access to healthy food for all Oregonians. We need to understand all aspects of the food system and collaborate with others,” Associate Director Lauren Gwin said. “This effort puts OSU on the map as explicitly valuing a food systems approach.”

That teamwork is important to Wendy Siporen, executive director of the Rogue Valley-based nonprofit The Rogue Initiative for a Vital Economy (THRIVE). She is working with the center on several projects, including one that aims to increase consumer access to locally grown food in places such as conventional supermarkets.

“Their academic perspective and technical support are really critical and help show us we’re making an impact locally,” Siporen said. “Small nonprofits in rural communities often work in isolation, so it’s important to get access to the center’s statewide network to collaborate on best practices and policies. The goals of the center are core to THRIVE’s mission of helping to rebuild our local food economy.”

Find more information at: http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/.

Oregon Small Farms Conference 2014This daylong event will be held on Saturday, February 22, at Oregon State University Corvallis, 9 am - 5 pm. It is geared toward farmers, agriculture professionals, food policy advocates, students and managers of farmers markets. Twenty-four sessions will be offered on a variety of topics relevant to the Oregon small farmers.

Farmer, photographer, and writer Michael Ableman is the keynote speaker. Ableman operates Foxglove Farm on Saltspring Island in British Columbia. The farm functions as The

Center for Art, Ecology & Agriculture offering short and long-term programs and public events. Ableman is the author of three books: From the Good Earth: A Celebration of Growing Food Around the World; On Good Land: The Autobiography of an Urban Farm; and Fields of Plenty; A farmer’s journey in search of real food and the people who grow it. Other speakers will include farmers, OSU Extension faculty, agribusiness, and more.

Registration will open December 20th. There will be a session track in Spanish. For more information, visit: http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu.

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current Washington county Land use and development applications / inactive cPoscase file applicant/Project Location Proposed action Status

cPo 5 - tualatin, Sherwood1300207 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Randy and Donna Singer 12060 SW Tonquin Rd., Sherwood

Renewal of a temporary health hardship dwelling. Approved with conditions.

1300218 / Type III Zoning: FD20

KJT Legacy, LLC 25540 SW Graham’s Ferry Rd., Sherwood

Development review for a contractor’s establishment in the FD-20 District and a 20% hardship relief variance for a reduction of required landscaping.

Approved with conditions.

1300236 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Jimmy M & Clure 21610 SW Aebischer Rd., Sherwood

Renewal of a temporary health hardship dwelling. Approved with conditions.

1300244 / Type II Zoning: AF10

Ralph and Marlene Shaw 20240 SW LeBeau Rd., Sherwood

Renewal of a temporary health hardship dwelling. Approved with conditions.

1300276 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Judy Kurisu 27024 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood

Determination and alteration of a non-conforming use. Approved with conditions.

1300280 / Type II Zoning: EFU

City of Tualatin 24300 SW 82nd Ave., Tualatin

Extension of construction of a water reservoir (Casefile #09-164-SU/D/M).

Approved with conditions.

1300286 / Type II Zoning: AF20

Aaron D. Wilcott 19200 SW Chapman Rd., Sherwood

Request for a farm stand in the AF20 District. Approved with conditions.

1300293 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Scott C Jakobson 11899 SW Wheatland Dr., Sherwood

Request for a temporary use permit for a mobile home for term of medical hardship.

Status is pending.

1300295 / Type III Zoning: AFC/AF20

Tualatin Valley Sportsmen’s Club 13050 SW Tonquin Rd., Sherwood

MOD/LGrade-Modification of conditions and grading review (excavation of lower range and fill) at 3 ranges.

Status is pending.

1300335 / Type II Zoning: FC20/DIST A

Morse Bros Inc. 11400 SW Tonquin Rd., Sherwood

Review of conditions of Casefile 07-333-RC for asphalt and concrete batch plant (original Casefile 89-527-SU/D).

Approved with conditions.

1300379 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Elnora Singleterry 23535 SW 82nd Ave., Tualatin

Renewal of a temporary health hardship dwelling permit. Status is pending.

cPo 11 - cherry grove, gaston, Laurelwood1300190 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Mid-Valley Resources Inc. 10855 SW Hering Rd., Gaston

Modification of Casefile 12-113-P) to make Parcel 2 10 acres in size rather than 5 acres.

Approved with conditions.

1300275 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Boyce H. Burton 56414 SW Sain Creek Rd., Gaston

Request for a non-conforming replacement dwelling in the EFC.

Approved with conditions.

1300333 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Willamette Construction Inc. 1550 SW Tanner Creek Rd., Gaston

Review for a dwelling in the EFC District (template test). Approved with conditions.

1300381 / Type II Zoning: AF5

Delpha Whitlatch 6014 SW Old Highway 47, Gaston

Renewal of a temporary health harship dwelling permit. Status is pending.

cPo 13 - gales creek, roy, Verboort1300289 / Type II Zoning: EFU

Aaron Duyck 9456 NW Roy Rd., Forest Grove

Renewal of a home occupation permit for a funeral service business.

Approved wtih conditions.

1300300 / Type II Zoning: EFU

Mildred Leveque 47980 NW Strohmayer Rd., Forest Grove

Renewal of a temporary use permit for a health hardship dwelling in the EFU District.

Approved with conditions.

1300393 / Type II Zoning: EFU/DIST A&B

Northwest Boulder and Rock LLC 50147 NW Roderick Rd., Forest Grove

Review of conditions of Casefile 09-138-QREV. Comment period 11/25/13 to 12/9/13.

1300398 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Randall D. and Jill Bateman 56890-900 NW Wilson River, Gales Creek

Review for a property line adjustment in the EFC District. Comment period 11/25/13 to 12/9/13.

1300400 / Type II Zoning: AF20

Richard Martinsen 49130 NW Ruby Ln., Forest Grove

Renewal of a temporary health hardship dwelling permit. Comment period 12/5/13 to 12/19/13.

cPo 14 - Banks, Buxton, manning, timber1300188 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Angela Parish 25825 NW Green Mountain Rd., Banks

Replacement dwelling and accessory structure in EFC District.

Approved with conditions.

1300221 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Stimson Lumber Co. East of Phil Rd., Banks

Preliminary plat review for a 3-parcel partition and miscellaneous review for 3 dwellings pursuant to Measure 49 Claim #49CL0791.

Status is pending.

1300253 / Type II Zoning: EFC

Gary Boswell 54180 NW Scofield Rd., Buxton

Dwelling in the EFC District. Approved with conditions.

1300304 / Type II Zoning: EFC

State of Oregon Dept. of Transportation 30900 NW Buxton Lookout, North Plains

Special use approval and development of 120 ft. cell tower.

Approved with conditions.

1300369 / Type II Zoning: EFU

Todd Templeton 48260 NW Narup Rd., Forest Grove

Review for extension of Casefile 09-208-P/49CL0175 (for parcel 2 of Partition Plat 2010-007).

Approved with conditions.

Because of space constraints, only Type II and III Development Applications of interest to a majority are listed. For Type I applications and latest updates, please visit http://washims.co.washington.or.us/GIS/index.cfm?id=31. All land use hearings are held at the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Bldg., Washington County DLUT, 155 N First Ave. #350, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Phone: 503-846-8761. Fax: 503-846-2908.

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2013 Washington county Land use ordinances go to bit.ly/YA3Fat to access earlier meetings and the italized information (italicized

no. description Planning commission

Board of commissioners contact

768 Proposes to amend and update the Wash. Co. 2020 Transportation Plan to respond to changes in transportation planning direction, policy, practices; comply with updated policy framework of Metro’s Regional Transportation Plan adopted June 2010; address State Transportation Planning Rule requirements.Ordinance 768 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/1bdWG9k.

Hearings: 6/19/13 and 7/17/13

approved 10/1/13. Effective 12/1/14. Hearing: 10/1/13 • Addendum Staff Rpt.

Steve L. Kelley Senior Planner 503-846-3519

769 Proposes to amend the Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area and the Community Development Code to comply with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The state’s final amendments to OAR 660-033-0120 occurred in February 2012, so the county is now updating its Comprehensive Plan to implement the new OAR. Ordinance 769 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/160viuU. This ordinance was further engrossed. See bit.ly/1aggO93.

Hearings: 7/17/13 and 8/7/13

approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 8/20/13

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 9/24/13 and 10/1/13 • Addendum Staff Rpt.

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Suzanne Savin Senior Planner 503-846-3963

770 Proposes to amend the Wash. Co. Community Development Code (CDC) to include a new definition for Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Ordinance also proposes changes to the CDC’s Special Use Standards to allow Wind Energy Conversion Systems and Solar Energy Collection Systems as accessory uses.Ordinance 770 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/160PeOb.

Hearings: 7/17/13 and 8/7/13

approved 10/1/13. Effective 11/21/13.dir. Engrossment Hearing: 10/1/13

Carine Arendes Associate Planner 503-846-6736

771 Proposes to amend Wash. Co. Community Development Code (CDC) Section 390 to allow for the location of public utilities (with the exception of electrical substations) within the No. Bethany Subarea. Also proposes a variety of housekeeping and clarification amendments to CDC Sections 390 and 501; Policies 18 and 44 of the Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area; and Chapter 2: No. Bethany Subarea Plan of the Bethany Community Plan.Ordinance 771 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/1b45Og5.

Hearings: 8/7/13, 8/21/13, 9/4/13

approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 9/17/13 • Staff Recomm. Summary/Attach. B Hearing: 9/24/13 • Staff Rpt. (Off-Docket)

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Suzanne Savin Senior Planner 503-846-3963

772 Proposes to add a new section (Section 389) to the Wash. County Community Development Code relating to a Residential Airpark Overlay District. The ordinance also proposes to amend Policy 28 (Airports) of the Wash. Co. Rural/Natural Resource Plan to add text relating to Residential Airpark Overlay District and to replace the existing Sunset Airstrip map with a new map that shows the Residential Airpark Overlay District boundaries. Ordinance 772 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/18KtUMC.

Hearing: 9/4/13

approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 9/24/13 • Addl. Mtg. Materials Hearing: 10/1/13 • (Off-Docket)

dir. Engrossment Hearing: 10/15/13 • New Testimony Hearing: 10/22/13

Paul Schaefer Senior Planner 503-846-8817

773 Proposes to amend Section 430-63 of the Wash. Co. Community Development Code relating to home occupations. Ordinance 773 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/16OmkTW.

Hearing: 9/4/13

approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 9/24/13

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Anne Kelly Associate Planner 503-846-8131

774 Proposes to amend the Community Development Code to change the development of accessory dwelling units from a Type III use in the R-5 District (Residential 5 Units Per Acre) and from a Type II use in the R-6 District (Residential 6 Units Per Acre) to a Type I use. Also proposes to allow up to 800 sq.ft. of total floor area in an accessory dwelling unit if the Ameicans with Disabilities Act standards are followed during design and construction.Ordinance 774 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/1a5xuPn.

Hearing: 9/18/13 approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 10/1/13

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Paul Schaefer Senior Planner 503-846-8817

775 Proposes to prepare Area 93 for its transfer to Washington County by amending the Wash. Co. Comprehensive Framework Plan for the Urban Area to apply the Future Development 20 Acre District designation to Area 93, and to formally identify the service providers. Updates maps in the Wash. Co.Transportation Plan, and applies appropriate Wash. Co. road designations.Ordinance 775 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/17c9EAy.

Hearing: 9/18/13 approved 10/22/13. Effective 1/1/14. Hearing: 10/1/13 • Updated Cover Ordinance and NEW Exhibit 3

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Suzanne Savin Senior Planner 503-846-3963

776 Proposes to amend the Rural/Natural Resource Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the Aloha-Reedville-Cooper Mountain Community Plan, and the Community Development Code – housekeeping and general updates.Ordinance 776 was engrossed (amended). See bit.ly/15hUXhU.

Hearing: 9/18/13 approved 10/22/13. Effective 11/21/13. Hearing: 10/1/13

dir. Engrossment Hearings: 10/15/13 and 10/22/13

Joy Chang Associate Planner 503-846-3873

Access earlier meetings and the meeting packets and reports for the hearings shown in italics at: bit.ly/YA3Fat.

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december 16 / Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad AvakianJanuary 6 / Guest Speaker(s) from Northwest Independent Writers AssociationJanuary 27 / Washington County District Attorney Rob Hermannfebruary 24 / Washington County Auditor John Hutzlermarch 3 / Portland Community College President Dr. Brown

Washington county Public affairs forum

meeting time and Location: 11:45 am - 1 pm, Peppermill Restaurant, 17455 SW Farmington Rd., Aloha. For last minute updates information visit: http://www.washingtoncountyforum.org

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tualatin river national Wildlife refuge is Looking for Volunteers The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge began as a community idea and continues to be successful with community support. As one of only a handful of urban refuges in the country, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge has a goal of connecting people with nature to ensure the future of conservation. These volunteer programs are recruiting people who are looking for a way to share their love of nature. For more information and how to apply, call Kim Strassburg at 503-625-5944 or email kim_strassburg@fws.gov.

natural resource Protection in Planning for newly designated urban areas in three cities Join the Tualatin River Watershed Council at its January 9th meeting for a panel discussion with Susan Shanks, City of Tigard planner, Jeannine Rustad, City of Hillsboro planner, and Valerie Sutton, City of Beaverton planner. The planners will describe their cities’ approaches to natural resource protection planning in the newly designated urban areas and respond to questions. The meeting will be from 7–9 pm in the Tualatin Room, Clean Water Services, 2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro. For more information visit: www.trwc.org.

cover oregon Health care EventsFree and open to the public.

Oregonians are now able to compare and enroll in health and dental coverage that fits their needs and to access financial help to pay for that coverage. Literature about Cover Oregon is available at all Washington County public libraries, and free public presentations and question/answer sessions about this topic will be held throughout the month of December. Listed below are events in your area.

January 7, 6:30 pm / Banks City Hall, 100 S Main St., Banks January 11, 2 pm / Forest Grove Library, 2114 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove