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

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Expansion, Recommends Flood Zone Amendments, Welcomes New Member

Conditional Use Expansion at 544 North Pacific Street The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission convened to discuss a conditional use application for the expansion of a nonconforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The property, zoned as C1 Commercial, currently hosts a single-family home. The applicant, David Meyer, seeks

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Zone Amendments, Discusses Commercial Vacancy Tax

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The meeting of the City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission opened with a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to expand the non-conforming residential use of his property located

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Advances Water Protection Plan, Reviews Flood Zone Amendments, and Approves Community Grants

Source Water Protection Plan The City Council workshop opened with a detailed presentation on the Source Water Protection Plan for the Jetty Creek watershed, Rockaway Beach's primary drinking water source. The plan aims to reduce risks to the watershed, with the Department of Environmental Quality having identified potential

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Approves Source Water Protection Plan, Addresses Fire Department Volunteer Needs, Tackles Vehicle Theft Increase

Source Water Protection Plan Presentation The City Council meeting featured a detailed presentation by Susan DeCirca from GSI Water Solutions on the Source Water Protection Plan for the Jetty Creek watershed. The plan, developed over a year with community input, focuses on protecting the city's water supply from

Rockaway Beach, OR

Budget Committee Reviews Water and Sewer Funds, Discusses Sewer Rate Adjustment, Approves Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The City of Rockaway Beach Budget Committee convened with all members present, including Donald Allgeier, Robbie McClaran, Michael Weissenfluh, Dave May, Carolyn Walters, and Susan Hennessy Schaefbauer. The minutes from the previous meeting were unanimously approved without amendments.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Budget Committee Approves Public Safety Investments, Infrastructure Projects, and Community Engagement Initiatives

Introduction and Attendance The City of Rockaway Beach Budget Committee meeting commenced with the attendance being recorded. Present were Budget Committee members including Donald Algeier, Penny Cheek, Kylie Conrath, Tom Martine, Dave May, Robbie McLaren, Mary McGinnis, Susan Hennessey Shelfbower, Carolyn Walters, Michael Weisenflug, and Mayor Charles McNeely. City Manager

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses School District Levy, Fire Department Emergency Preparedness, and Approves New Resolutions

Neah-Kah-Nie School District Levy Presentation Dr. Tyler Reed, Superintendent of Neah-Kah-Nie School District, presented a detailed update on the district's financial challenges and the upcoming levy ballot measure. The district, which spans from Manzanita to Bay City, relies heavily on timber revenue, local property taxes, and state and

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Grant Applications, Discusses Watershed Acquisition, and Considers Ordinance Updates

Small Community Grant Program Review The City Council workshop began with a discussion led by the Mayor and City Council members on the small community grant program. The council had received six applications totaling approximately $23,000 in requests. The Planning Commission had already reviewed and scored the applications, and

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Reviews Middle Housing Code Amendments, Small Community Grants, and Accessible Short-Term Rentals

Presentation of Draft Code Amendments for Middle Housing The City of Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with a presentation on the draft code amendments for middle housing. Rachel Cotton from Cascadia Partners presented the proposed changes, which are required by Senate Bill 406. This bill mandates that jurisdictions in

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Fire Department Preparedness, Approves Salmonberry Trail Alignment, and Addresses Public Concerns on Environmental Impact

Fire Department and Emergency Preparedness Fire Chief Todd Hesse provided a comprehensive report on the fire department's activities in February. The department responded to 59 events, including 33 9-1-1 calls, medical emergencies, small structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and a vehicle fire. The department also conducted training sessions,

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Discusses Facade Grants, Considers Rule Changes, and Addresses Salmonberry Trail Concerns

Presentation by Nan Devlin, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association The City Council meeting began with a presentation by Nan Devlin, Director of the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. Devlin discussed the Facilities Facade Improvement Grants and the Marketing Grant, both of which went live recently. She noted that there had been significant

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Tackles Trail Alignment, STR Accessibility Exemptions, and Lighting Safety Initiative

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Stephanie Winchester moved to approve the minutes, and Commissioner Lydia Hess seconded the motion. The minutes were approved without any amendments.

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Addresses Utility Challenges, Approves Ordinance on Lodging Tax, and Proclaims Firefighter Recognition Month

Tillamook PUD Presentation on Power Challenges The City Council meeting began with a detailed presentation by Todd Simmons of Tillamook PUD, focusing on the challenges faced by the People's Utility District in maintaining affordability, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Simmons highlighted the increasing difficulty in balancing these factors due

Rockaway Beach, OR

City Council Reviews Budget Committee Applications, Adjusts Fiscal Appropriations, and Updates Meeting Rules

Budget Committee Applications Review The City Council workshop began with a discussion on reviewing applications for the Budget Committee. Four candidates, Donald Allgaier, Robbie McLaren, Jean Schultz, and Carolyn Walters, applied for three open positions. Each council member shared their thoughts on the applicants. Councilor Alesia Franken noted the difficulty