Seaside, OR

City Council Tackles Housing Analysis, Withdraws Homeless Camp Funding, Approves Liquor Licenses

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Apr 16, 2025

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Comprehensive Housing and Infrastructure Analysis

The City Council meeting in Seaside, OR, was primarily focused on a detailed discussion led by the Community Development Director about the comprehensive housing and infrastructure analysis being conducted in collaboration with Clatsop County. The analysis aims to evaluate Seaside's housing inventory, infrastructure, and buildable lands. Steve Faust from 3J Consulting and Alyssa Gertler, the Clatsop County Housing Manager, presented their findings, emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration in addressing housing needs. The presentation highlighted the constraints posed by floodplains, steep slopes, and wetlands, which significantly impact the availability of buildable land in Seaside. The discussion also touched upon infrastructure needs and the challenges of accommodating population growth, with concerns about the accuracy of population forecasts from Portland State University.

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Tourism & Arts Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21st. All members present, including Chair Libby Gast and Vice Chair Greg Swedenborg, agreed to approve the minutes without any modifications.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The Planning Commission of Rockaway Beach convened to deliberate on a conditional use application for the expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to add an addition to his existing single-family home

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Source Water Protection, Fire Department Reports Surge in 911 Calls, Police Address Vehicle Thefts

Source Water Protection Program Overview The City Council meeting featured a presentation by Susan De Circa of GSI Water Solutions, who provided an overview of the Source Water Protection Program. The program aims to reduce risks to the city's primary drinking water source, Jetty Creek. Susan highlighted the