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Yamhill planners discuss growth pressure, urban growth boundary and water, sewer constraints
Summary
Commissioners reviewed developer interest in expanding Yamhill—s urban growth boundary and said water supply and sewer funding constrain near-term subdivision approvals; staff reported a study of three water options and noted sewer capacity may be available but funding is unresolved.
Planning commissioners said developers have inquired about expanding the city—s urban growth boundary and that several property owners outside the boundary have expressed interest in development.
Commissioners said the town—s reservoir is effectively tapped and that a study is under way to evaluate three options for additional water supply. They said the sewage-treatment system may have physical capacity for expansion, but funding to build new infrastructure remains uncertain.
Commissioners noted that developers proposing new subdivisions would generally be expected to pay for water and sewer extensions and that state or federal funding might be available to offset costs in some cases, but no specific grants or programs were cited at the meeting.
Members discussed population projections referenced in recent planning materials that suggested local population could decline over the next 20 years; commissioners said the projection affects choices about whether and how to expand infrastructure but did not adopt a formal policy at the session.
Next steps: staff to continue the water-options study and report findings to the council; any petition to expand the urban growth boundary would follow statutory processes and separate public hearings.
