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Resident urges county to finish Yamhill rails‑to‑trails project, follow LUBA remands
Summary
Melody McMaster told the commissioners that the county's 2017 purchase of the rail corridor must proceed in compliance with Land Use Board of Appeals remands and that properly designed trails can protect farmland while producing economic benefits. She cited examples and urged the county to consult with adjacent landowners and address farm impacts.
Melody McMaster of Newberg addressed commissioners during the public‑comment period on Oct. 30 to press for completion of the Yamhill rails‑to‑trails project (often called the Yamhill Trail). McMaster urged the county to comply with repeated Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) remands that require the county to correct procedural and zoning shortcomings before advancing construction.
McMaster’s points - Legal process: She emphasized LUBA remands requiring the county to correct approvals that lacked…
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