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Philomath council approves annexation and rezoning for 602 South 15th, capping development at 16 units
Summary
After public testimony raising floodplain, parking and sidewalk concerns, Philomath City Council approved annexation of a 1.59-acre parcel at 602 South 15th and a zone change to R‑3 with a 15‑year development agreement limiting the site to 16 detached one‑ and two‑bedroom units.
Philomath City Council on Nov. 25 approved the annexation of a 1.59‑acre parcel at 602 South 15th Street and a companion zoning change from low‑density residential (R‑1) to high‑density residential (R‑3) constrained by a development agreement limiting buildout to 16 single‑unit detached houses.
The staff report said the property lies inside the city’s urban growth boundary and that Benton County has determined the site’s private septic system has failed, prompting the owner’s request for annexation to access city sewer and water. Staff concluded the city can provide water, wastewater, storm, park and street services at the assumed maximum density and recommended approval with conditions, including a requirement that a safe pedestrian route to school be constructed within 18 months of annexation or the existing house be…
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