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Council approves findings and proceeds to first reading on annexation at 255 NE General Ave
Summary
After a staff presentation and applicant comments, the council adopted the Planning Commission's findings and proceeded with first reading of an ordinance to annex 5.27 acres at 255 Northeast General Avenue and change the zoning to mixed use; the Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval.
Roseburg City Council adopted the Planning Commission’s findings and read an ordinance on first reading to annex 5.27 acres at 255 Northeast General Avenue and amend the city zoning map.
Staff explained the owner is voluntarily seeking annexation and that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval after finding the proposal meets annexation and zone‑change criteria, consistent with ORS 222.125 and applicable city annexation policies. The proposed city zone is 'mixed use' to support a mini‑storage development the applicant described; staff noted that airport approach‑zone height limits would limit residential or apartment development on the property.
Applicant representative Levi Huffman (Levi Huffman Engineering) told council the project would add roughly 400 storage units with paving, grading and stormwater work and said local storage facilities showed steady demand. A councilor asked whether the city could purchase the property; the applicant said he had no information about owner sale intentions.
No members of the public spoke during the re‑opened quasi‑judicial hearing. A motion to adopt the planning commission’s findings for file AN‑24‑1 and proceed with first reading passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The ordinance was read on first reading as described; further hearings or actions required by quasi‑judicial procedure may follow before final adoption.
