Cannon Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Roberts Appeal, Upholds Tree Removal Denial, Approves Building Permit Extension

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May 27, 2025

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Update on Roberts Appeal

The meeting began with an update on the Roberts appeal, a case involving a house application that has been through multiple levels of appeal. Initially, the City of Cannon Beach staff made a decision in 2022, which was appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). LUBA remanded it back to the city in March 2023. By August 2023, the City Council denied the application for several reasons, leading both parties to appeal to LUBA again. LUBA's decision in April 2024 was to remand the case due to issues related to tree removal requirements. The case was further appealed to the Court of Appeals, which found the city's application of geologic overlay zone requirements unclear and sent it back to LUBA. The Roberts then appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court, which accepted the review in March 2025. Oral arguments are set for September 2025, with a decision expected by 2026 or 2027.

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

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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