Florence public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Florence Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a Dairy Queen design review. They will also discuss a proposed resolution for a conditional use permit for a Highway 101 food truck pod and a resolution for a Port of Siuslaw bulkhead repair.
- Dairy Queen design review (Resolution PC 22-11 DR 06)
- Port of Siuslaw bulkhead repair (Resolution PC 22-22 CUP 04)
- Highway 101 food truck pod (Resolution PC 22-15 COU 02)
- Revised master plan for the food truck pod
- Public works comments on the food truck pod
The Planning Commission approved a change of use for a food truck pod and a conditional use permit for river bulkhead repairs. The commission also approved a design review for the reconstruction of a Dairy Queen location.
- Approved Change of Use for Donnely Food Truck POD at 2686 Hwy 101 with conditions (4-1)
- Approved Port of Siuslaw Bulkhead Repair Conditional Use Permit with modifications to Condition 11 (5-0)
- Approved Design Review for Dairy Queen reconstruction at 125 Highway 101 with conditions (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution for a food truck pod master plan, including site and floor plans. They will also review proposed updates to Title 4 Chapter 6 on vegetation preservation, following public comment. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from prior sessions.
- Resolution for food truck pod master plan (PC 22 18 COU 02) with updated site and floor plans
- Vegetation preservation code update and revision project (Title 4 Chapter 6)
- Public comment received on vegetation preservation changes
The Commission voted to continue the public hearing for a proposed food truck pod at 2686 Hwy 101 to allow staff to update findings based on revised site plans and parking calculations. The body also held a work session to review proposed updates to vegetation preservation codes.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved November 8 and November 22, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Continued public hearing for Resolution PC 22 18 COU 02 (Donnely Food Truck POD) to December 27, 2022 (7-0)
City Council
City Council approved a revised building permit fee schedule and a smoke-free policy for five city parks. The council also accepted an $80,000 grant for Miller Park and updated city codes regarding marijuana business definitions.
- Approved Resolution No. 36, Series 2022 revising building permit fees (4-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 39, Series 2022 establishing smoke and tobacco free policy for Miller Park, Munsel Road Park, Pepperoaks Park, Singing Pines Park, and 18th Street Pocket Park (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 38, Series 2022 accepting $80,000 Lane County Public Health grant for Miller Park (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 12, Series 2022 confirming code changes to marijuana business use definitions (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 13, Series 2022 regarding building code updates; second reading moved to January 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 37, Series 2022 transferring excess general obligation bond taxes (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 City Manager Evaluation and salary adjustments (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 2022 General Election certification and Gastro Pod liquor license recommendation (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss housing strategies and policy recommendations. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.
Planning Commission
The Commission voted to continue the public hearing for the Fairway Estates Phases 2-3-4 development to January 10, 2023, to allow the applicant to respond to public testimony. Members also reviewed the 2021-2023 Work Plan, including updates on vegetation preservation and short-term rentals.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (6-0)
- Continued Fairway Estates PUD and subdivision hearing to January 10, 2023 (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider two public hearings: a request to annex property at 88265 Rhododendron Dr. and a design review for a mezzanine on Nopal St. They will also hear public testimony and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Annexation request for 88265 Rhododendron Dr. (PC 22 13 ANN 02)
- Design review for Nopal St. mezzanine (PC 22 17 DR 07)
- Public testimony from Shine and Kearns
- Approval of September 27 and October 11 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission denied a partial design review for a proposed building in Old Town District A, ruling that the uppermost level constitutes a third story, which exceeds the district's two-story limit. The Commission also recommended the annexation and Medium Density Residential zoning of 2.60 acres at 88265 Rhododendron Drive to the City Council.
- Denied partial design review for Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 (6-0)
- Recommended approval of annexation and zone change for 88265 Rhododendron Drive (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (6-0)
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a permit for a 424 square foot mural at 1856-2 37th Street and directed the City Manager to begin recruiting for vacant Planning Commission positions. The Council also authorized a renewal of the tourism marketing agreement with the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved Resolution No. 35 for a 424 square foot mural at 1856-2 37th Street (4-1)
- Directed City Manager to begin recruitment for Planning Commission vacant positions (Unanimous)
- Authorized City Manager to enter a two-year renewal agreement with Florence Area Chamber of Commerce for tourism and events management (Unanimous)
- Approved October 17, 2022 City Council meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved support of the Oregon Mayor's Association (OMA) Taskforce on Homelessness (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Florence Planning Commission will hold a regular session on October 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The main item is a public hearing on Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07, a partial design review and code interpretation, which staff will request to continue to November 8. The meeting also includes public comment, reports from the commission and planning director, and a review of upcoming meeting dates.
- Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 – Partial Design Review and Code Interpretation, continued from October 11, with staff requesting another continuance to November 8
- Public comments allowed on items not on the agenda, limited to 3 minutes per person and 15 minutes total
- Director's Report and Planning Commission's Report & Discussion Items
- Upcoming regular session dates: November 8, November 22, and tentative December 13
The Planning Commission approved a request to continue a partial design review and code interpretation item. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Continued Resolution PC 22 17 DR 07 Partial Design Review and Code Interpretation to November 8 (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss Agenda Item 4, which involves Development Review 07 (DR 07). The body will review building plans, findings of fact, and public comments regarding this application.
- Review of Development Review 07 (DR 07)
- Consideration of Resolution PC 22 17
- Review of building plans and applicant presentation
- Review of public comments (Exhibits D, D.A, and D.B)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review applications regarding the Florence Christian Church and a property located at 56 Shoreline Drive. The body will consider staff reports and public testimony for these items.
- Review of Florence Christian Church planning packet and staff report
- Review of 56 Shoreline Drive staff presentation and reports
- Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a staff presentation and application regarding 56 Shoreline Drive. The agenda includes a review of site plans, geotechnical reports, and findings of fact.
- Application and site plan for 56 Shoreline Drive
- June 2021 Geotech Report
- Wave Grass Slope Assessment
- Boire Associates Evaluation 2003
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing Proposed Resolution PC 22 05 DR 04 and SR 22 11 SIR 06. The materials include a tentative partition, storm water plans, and architectural sheets.
- Proposed Resolution PC 22 05 DR 04 and SR 22 11 SIR 06
- Tentative Partition (Exhibit L)
- Storm Water Plan (Exhibit I)
- Design Review Narrative (Exhibit C)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development review for a Fred Meyer canopy and a request for an extension from Dairy Queen. The commission will also review minutes from the July 12, 2022, meeting.
- Development review for Fred Meyer canopy (PC 21 34 DR 02)
- Extension request from Dairy Queen
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit regarding modular buildings for the Siuslaw School District. The agenda also includes an annexation and zone change for property at 87675 Hwy 101 and a resolution concerning Wilcox Delicatessen at 1856 37th Street.
- Conditional use permit for Siuslaw School District modulars
- Annexation and zone change for 87675 Hwy 101
- Resolution regarding 1856 37th Street (Wilcox Delicatessen)
- Review of revised parking plans for 1856 37th Street
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss vegetation preservation. The agenda includes a review of draft minutes from February 22, 2022.
- Vegetation preservation presentation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a proposed resolution regarding a deck and balcony for the Hoagland project. The agenda includes a review of floor layouts, site plans, and findings of fact.
- Review of Hoagland balcony and deck proposal
- Review of proposed 1st floor layout
- Review of existing 1st and 2nd floor layouts
- Approval of draft minutes from the 2.22.22 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a Conditional Use Permit for 1458 1st Street involving HG541 Homebrew. The provided agenda materials consist of a presentation and a packet related to this specific project.
- Conditional Use Permit for 1458 1st Street (HG541 Homebrew)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a continued item regarding a fence modification for Oak Street Commons. The agenda also includes a review of draft minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting.
- Oak Street Commons fence modification (continued from 1-11-22)
- Draft minutes from 1.11.22 PC meeting