Gearhart, OR

Planning Commission Discusses Tree Management, Public Safety Building, and Flood Hazard Amendments

The Civic AI

Jul 11, 2024

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Introduction of New Planning Commissioner Jennifer Grey

The meeting commenced with the introduction of Jennifer Grey, the new Planning Commissioner. Jennifer shared her background, stating that she was born in Portland and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in chemical engineering. She initially worked as a process engineer at Chevron Research in the San Francisco Bay Area before transitioning into a career as a trauma recovery coach. Jennifer retired a year ago and moved back to the coast, where she is actively involved in various community programs, including Meals on Wheels, the Lower Columbia Hospice Program, and the Seaside Library.

The consent agenda, which included the minutes from May 9th and the financial report from June 28th, was reviewed. Angelina pointed out a correction needed in the minutes regarding the street name "McAdam" which was misspelled. The minutes were corrected and approved unanimously by the commissioners.

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Community Grant Preliminary Award Recommendations The Cannon Beach Parks & Community Services Committee convened to discuss the community grant preliminary award recommendations. The committee had previously requested a grant amount of $140,000, but the budget committee proposed an increase to $175,000. This increase was met with approval, and

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with a discussion on the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on March 15 and April 15, 2025. Jenee Pearce-Mushen, the Chair, raised concerns about the lack of detailed records in the minutes. She emphasized the importance of recording who is

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

Introduction of New Planning Commissioner Jennifer Grey

Approval of Consent Agenda

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Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

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

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