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Key facts: the parcel contains roughly 16.5 acres but does not meet the code\u0000's minimum road-frontage requirement for a minor subdivision; staff reported the property has approximately 440 feet of frontage and two existing driveways and two wells. The applicants described health and accessibility needs, and said they would prefer not to subdivide if other sequencing options exist.

What the commission discussed: planning staff and commissioners walked through practical options rather than taking formal action. Options discussed included:
- Building a new, larger house with integrated, accessible living space (an attached solution) and then removing the existing farmhouse once the new dwelling has a certificate of occupancy; that sequencing avoids subdivision and can be handled through building permits and demolition timing conditions.
- Pursuing a lot split with a private road easement and engineered road to meet fire-department access and turnaround standards; that approach requires surveys, a wetland delineation (the parcel borders a wetland complex), county driveway review, and possible paving or gravel standards and would establish a recorded road that could enable future subdivision.
- Applying for a variance to permit a minor subdivision despite frontage shortfalls; staff said that would trigger county involvement for driveways, potential public hearings, and likely council review.

Staff noted the city has discussed in early comprehensive-plan conversations greater flexibility for aging-in-place and clustered development on deep, low-frontage lots; however, no code changes are in force and no application was filed during the meeting. Staff also confirmed wetland delineation requirements would apply if development or a road were proposed in the wetland-influenced portions of the parcel.

No formal vote was taken. Commissioners and staff recommended the applicants consult with the building and engineering departments to pursue the fastest path that meets public-safety and wetland requirements; staff and commissioners also outlined the likely steps, costs, and timing differences among the options.

Next steps: applicants to discuss sequencing with staff (attached ADU/new-build-then-demo option for speedier implementation) or pursue subdivision/private-road engineering if the family prefers separate legal lots.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oak Grove - Planning Commission Meeting - Feb 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Tom and Jennifer Dailey presented a sketch plan Feb. 20 asking how to add a second dwelling on their family's 16.5-acre parcel at 562220 Ninth Avenue NW; the parcel has roughly 440 feet of road frontage, fewer than the city requires for a minor subdivision.","taxTitle","Oak Grove, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",72763,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664843,"Planning commission backs variance for 70-acre Rum River property to allow six-stall barn for rescued horses",1792,1008000,2800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20&start=1008&end=2800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20/thumbnail_1008000.jpg","/articles/6664843/Oak-Grove/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Planning-commission-backs-variance-for-70-acre-Rum-River-property-to-allow-six-stall-barn-for-rescued-horses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664843-c1786940300a4faf7bb3ad84d7747139/orig.mp4?Expires=1775692680&Signature=mYmtv9juXdFP1H6gi2Qr6ZCoEspXbYjpKDx52KY9PPpILiy8WqZK3IA1Rt8RVyfkgRGiKk0nXUmakvchGNlCIJiVtDu~9RL7aovY9AlHp-EuNmJ4IS0h3W5puBHCcIbTPUdlLMaIyIN9ffhfQTkCPZZ3stsETh6P196bNpxElaRuOKy5qw8x6P~DuaaheIgxpw57SNrAp~cVRnXRhElhngR-J2OlwwAC2BW~869IL3byw3RwSICrjKD-mkBCWcyg3jOn3E9SnoHIqISpY0Lho1YZbAAHjhp10ETWmEXVca3HruBO8MIYObg0OzvGvwMi08u-DFkaGC2tOAJyrZSOPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Grove Planning Commission on Feb. 20 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a variance allowing additional accessory buildings and total accessory square footage on a roughly 70-acre parcel at 2001 Rum River Boulevard Northwest, owned by Lisa and Michael Hovind.

Lisa Hovind told the commission she wants a six-stall barn to provide \"a forever home\" for horses that are abused, injured, elderly or otherwise vulnerable, and said the barn will include Dutch doors and stalls designed to keep animals safe and comfortable. She said the barn would be sited toward the back of the property, out of public view from Rum River Boulevard.

Nut graf: The city's zoning code sets accessory-building limits that differ by lot size; the Hovind property substantially exceeds the code tier (10 acres and greater), leading the family to request a variance to exceed the permitted number and total square footage of accessory structures on large agricultural parcels.

Staff and commissioners discussed code language, the unique size of the parcel (about 70 acres), and whether the city should consider a new tier for large agricultural parcels (40 acres or greater) in future code updates. Staff noted that because the property remains a single large parcel, no prior allowance applied; a finding in the record will clarify that future subdivision of the parcel may require removal or alteration of structures to bring subdivided lots into conformance with code.

Commissioners asked for clarification on proposed building dimensions; the applicants and staff noted discrepancies between drawings and the numeric table in the packet and said final dimensions will be clarified and reflected in the council packet. Staff confirmed the Department of Natural Resources was noticed because the property lies in or near Scenic Rivers District review areas.

Action taken: Commissioner Farah moved to adopt the staff report and recommend approval to the City Council; Commissioner Hall seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The commission said it will include findings that note the lot\u0000's unusual size and that future subdivision could trigger requirements to bring the property into compliance for smaller lots.

Next steps: the commission\u0000's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. Staff will ensure final building dimensions and exhibit clarifications are resolved in the final record before council review.","The commission recommended approval to City Council of a variance allowing additional accessory building area and count on a roughly 70-acre parcel at 2001 Rum River Boulevard NW so owners can build a six-stall barn intended as a stable and medical care space for rescued or vulnerable horses.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664848,"Planning commission recommends county road reconstruction in Scenic Rivers District to city council",858,93000,951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20&start=93&end=951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20/thumbnail_93000.jpg","/articles/6664848/Oak-Grove/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Planning-commission-recommends-county-road-reconstruction-in-Scenic-Rivers-District-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664848-ded524a8c1380369162a03d4036cbefb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775692680&Signature=MWmeHVZROF4uTsCpHjGTN2YbAuPyVTfTEb07la8TQUxEbjV9VKRBtuwrR5HLKhkB-3WMnvy~qL5dTTR4AW8lzZYqbvcT4ltSQk9KjXlxqe9a5JpNKx2KRQW~trnAW1spZrnEvQa1-BmIr9K5O9pNmJXWJv2hS57Na29dOGqJwu4bsi5Pu62Wmjc8EMYxvWyYRw~q8MUX2Pj1lMLZWySwz~CL2g~m~5vpnzTWjwJ8shu8sFIxlStu3aSRrBbPXp-iD3XAnYrw3Fuo1Fg7kYceZfstDrlGvWDPaF5lOmPdTORo0rN08b7Jy~fSgTJL~hxwIDSXaRGqa58YVY95Y8jTzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Grove Planning Commission on Feb. 20 recommended that the City Council approve Anoka County\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000's conditional use permit to reconstruct Viking Boulevard Northwest from the Roam River Bridge to Orchid Street Northwest, a project that includes work inside the Scenic Rivers District.

Commissioners and staff described the project as a continuation of the bridge work completed previously and said the new alignment and pavement will include separated crossings on the bridge for winter snowmobile use and summer bicycle and pedestrian use. Planner Claire Stickler, MSA, presented the application and staff report to the commission.

Why it matters: the work lies within Oak Grove\u0000's Scenic Rivers District, so the city must act on the county's conditional use permit application before construction proceeds in the designated corridor.

Commissioners said the county had coordinated well with the city on the earlier bridge project and that the current reconstruction appears to improve safety. Commissioner Chuck (Commissioner) noted tree removals along the right-of-way and asked whether the county is preparing the corridor for a future regional trail extension; staff said the submitted application and plans did not explicitly show a completed trail extension and that the county has discussed trail concepts but would need property acquisition for a longer extension.

Tom Daley, a civil engineer for MnDOT who spoke during the public comment period, told the commission that \"road departures, hitting trees is typically a big reason for fatalities,\" and said state and county agencies often clear some right-of-way trees to improve roadside safety. No other members of the public submitted comments or messages during the hearing; staff said a large notification area had been mailed for the project.

Commission discussion also touched on shoulder width and stormwater implications. Commissioners asked staff to confirm whether the county intends an eight-foot shoulder in portions of the corridor that could function as a bike route and to clarify how traffic control will be managed during construction. Staff noted the project remains open for final items such as signage and project closeout.

Action taken: Commissioner Farah moved to recommend approval of the staff report and the conditional use permit, Commissioner Hall seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action; staff said the item will likely appear on the council consent agenda at the next regular council meeting unless pulled for discussion.

The commission record shows the DNR was noticed where the Scenic Rivers District rules apply; staff confirmed no DNR objections were on file at the time of the hearing. The county remains the project applicant; the city acted only on the conditional use permit required because work falls inside the Scenic Rivers District.

Next steps: the commission's unanimous recommendation will go to the City Council. Staff will follow up with the county to clarify any trail- or shoulder-related design details and outstanding signage before council review.","Oak Grove Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the county\u0000conditional use permit to reconstruct Viking Boulevard NW (Roam River Bridge to Orchid Street NW), noting safety improvements and asking staff to confirm trail/shoulder details and outstanding signage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6664833,"Commissioners suggest interim permit approach for temporary sales office at Smith Grove development",617,4940000,5557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20&start=4940&end=5557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2370821-c3855f8e41ce67cfc22f4502a291ad20/thumbnail_4940000.jpg","/articles/6664833/Oak-Grove/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Commissioners-suggest-interim-permit-approach-for-temporary-sales-office-at-Smith-Grove-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6664833-b6cc4d83752942f2f248f76cc339eec0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775692680&Signature=lJfN4C3w1chjDku4A8~v1BQbjQS1xUPjqPZSvQAZINnP6YQIYryOQk~aw-RfgSLpB-fVBK7fQBPwYf4ECFrHxQ0FKRIzjRwX7T1I-df18Nfk8sw8GQ8solul1GkBBH-hlVyr23YSWuwsZ8FDP0Our0zUhzOvx5bXNEfMIU5MvpoR0--Zm4o0NSmhbqCbQ7ykmXKOo~SsT8DnV3ugGiCh1Iv6XxVfMgrD-8H9cK0s~4PPHFb~umpA1xuopyEwg160dg4hjHcP3m47Q1RWmrWvxiQebnzxlAV8kwWDr2bPf~I4-b4IlQqWAUNiMgRM~PWIgmIvkwucjmiBB2yp7MSaHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Developers of the Smith Grove (University and Viking) subdivision raised an issue at the Feb. 20 meeting about placing a temporary sales office on a model lot while remaining lots are developed.

Staff described that code does not explicitly provide for a builder\u0000's temporary sales office or trailer as a dedicated use in the current zoning code. Commissioners observed that common development practice elsewhere is to use a model home as the sales office or to permit a temporary structure (construction trailer / mobile office) for a limited period tied to active construction or to the existence of a model home.

Commissioners and staff suggested the practical approach would be an interim use or conditional permit with explicit time limits and conditions (for removal, utilities, and accessibility), or simply to use the completed model home as the sales office until the model is sold. They flagged potential issues for a permanent trailer on the corner: building-code, plumbing/toilet access, accessibility and ADA requirements if public customers are invited into the unit, and the risk that a temporary unit could remain on site long past construction without an explicit removal timeline.

Staff and commissioners said the city could consider adding a specific temporary-sales-office or temporary-model-home provision to the code to provide clear standards and limits; they also noted precedent in other communities and suggested a conditional or interim permit would be appropriate now while staff considers whether to propose a code amendment.

No formal action or vote was taken on the request; staff said the developer could pursue a temporary permit, build and use a model home for sales, or seek a development agreement with conditions.","Developers for the Smith Grove (University/Viking) subdivision asked about using a temporary structure for a sales office; commissioners said a time-limited interim-use/conditional permit tied to a model home or building permit would be the consistent approach and recommended codifying the practice in future code updates.","actionData","errors"]

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