County OKs Lone Oak Road 9‑lot industrial subdivision despite cemetery drainage appeal; condition requires engineered drainage plan

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners on June 26 approved a nine‑lot subdivision in a light industrial zone known as Lone Oak Road, after hearing an appeal from Evergreen Memorial Park that argued proposed development would increase stormwater runoff into the cemetery.

Staff report and proposal: County planner Lance Woods told the board the parcel is in the light industrial zone and currently undeveloped, though “there are reports of concrete and asphalt having been left on the property.” The application requested nine lots (eight expected to be developable) ranging from about 0.55 to 1.81 acres with an average lot size of approximately 1 acre; access would come from Lone Oak Road and three easement drives. The planning commission unanimously approved the subdivision on June 5 and staff recommended approval with conditions including a requirement that a final drainage plan be prepared by a civil engineer and approved by the county public works director.

Appellant concerns: Corey Rich, representing Evergreen Memorial Park, urged the board to deny or modify the approval on drainage grounds. Rich said the cemetery is nearly full in its plotted area and that the…