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Next steps: public hearing timeline and staffing update for Woodburn TSP

Woodburn Planning Commission (work session) · August 15, 2025
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Summary

Staff said the TSP will return for a formal public hearing in about six to eight weeks (DLCD requires 35 days notice) and announced the hiring of Fernando Torres as an associate planner to help implement the update and follow-up work.

Staff told the commission he expects to return the TSP for a formal public hearing in roughly six to eight weeks and reminded members that the city must provide DLCD a 35‑day notice for comprehensive-plan amendments. He said he hopes to have the city’s consultant present for the hearing and that the council will act to adopt the plan.

In a staffing update, staff announced the hire of a new associate planner, Fernando Torres, who will begin work shortly and help manage the TSP follow-up tasks and workload in the planning department. Staff also reminded commissioners about an upcoming planning commission meeting schedule change and a September 11 meeting that will include a site application.