The Roseburg Planning Commission meeting on November 4, 2024, focused on several key topics, including the upcoming Sunshine Park Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion project. The meeting began with a brief acknowledgment of a missing member due to personal matters, followed by the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

The commission emphasized the importance of the next meeting scheduled for December 2, which will be a combined session with both the city and county planning commissions. This meeting is expected to be significant as it will include a public hearing on the Sunshine Park UGB expansion, where community members will have the opportunity to provide testimony.

During the work study session, the commission discussed the Sunshine Park UGB expansion project, which aims to enhance the park with new trails. Staff members provided an overview of the project’s objectives and its history, noting that the application has been submitted for review to both the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Douglas County Planning Department.

The commission clarified that the work study session was not a public hearing, meaning no decisions would be made at this time, and public input would be welcomed during the upcoming December meeting. The discussions highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve community recreational spaces and the importance of public involvement in the planning process.