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Adair Village, Benton County staff outline UGB amendment; public hearing set Dec. 6
Summary
Benton County staff and Adair Village officials reviewed a proposal to add about 50 acres to Adair Village's urban growth boundary to meet a projected 20-year housing need; planning commissions recommended approval and a joint public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 6.
Adair Village and Benton County staff used a joint work session to review a proposal that would add roughly 50 acres to Adair Village's urban growth boundary (UGB), staff said, and reminded elected officials that a public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 6 before either governing body deliberates.
Staff planner Greg Verrett, deputy director for Benton County community development, opened the presentation by describing the joint legislative process and the specific steps left in the record. "So, this is a work session to discuss the ... Adair Village urban growth boundary amendment proposal," Verrett said, and he emphasized staff's intent to provide findings and background materials to the boards ahead of the hearing.
Why it matters: county staff and the planning commissions say the Adair Village area lacks sufficient buildable land to meet state-required 20-year housing supply targets. Darren Nichols, Benton County community development director, summarized regional numbers…
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