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Type III variance to reduce the street side and rear setbacks.

File Number(s)
VR-2022-001

Application Type(s)
Type III Variance Request

Location
2807 SE Sherrett St

Current Status 
Approved with Conditions

Public Hearing
March 22, 2022 Planning Commission

Replat the 16 underlying subdivision lots (from the Minthorn Addition, platted in 1890) and
reconfigure the subject properties to create eight lots. Three of the lots will contain existing houses;
the other five lots will be vacant and developable. Harrison Street will be extended west and connect to Home Avenue, with full street improvements in front of Lots 5-8 and a narrower street width between Lots 2 and 3.

File Number(s)
R-2021-004 (master file)
VR-2021-019

Scott Park is located beside the Ledding Library at 10662 SE 21^st St., next to Spring Creek Pond in downtown Milwaukie. The site is designated as a natural resource area due to the valuable habitat it provides for domestic and migratory waterfowl. The park is a key pedestrian destination and serves as an important site for residential, commercial and civic functions.

Bowman-Brae Park is a 0.69-acre undeveloped neighborhood park located at the intersection of SE Bowman and Brae street. The city purchased the land in 2011 with assistance from Metro’s voter-approved 2006 natural areas bond measure. The park master plan includes an open lawn, small picnic shelter, picnic tables, benches and play area.

Balfour Park

Balfour Park is a 0.8-acre undeveloped neighborhood park site located in the Ardenwald-Johnson Creek neighborhood at 3103 SE Balfour St. The city purchased the land in 2008 with funds from Metro’s 2006 voter-approved natural areas bond measure. The park property features unique topography and a mature tree canopy, and offers the potential for both passive and active recreation.

Consolidate 8 underlying lots into two (2) lots. The existing City Hall building would be located on proposed lot #1 and all parking and open space that currently surrounds City Hall on the north, east, and south would occupy proposed lot #2.

Files Number(s)
R-2022-001

Application Type(s)
Type II Replat

Location
10722 SE Main St

Current Status 
Approved

NCSD is proposing an adjustment to the sign code to permit an electronic message sign at Milwaukie High School. 

Files Number(s)
CSU-2021-005

Application Type(s)
Community Service Use Sign Application

Location
2301 SE Willard St

Current Status 
Notice of Public Hearing Sent February 16, 2022

The city was once again recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. To receive annual Tree City recognition, communities must meet four overarching standards: maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and celebrate Arbor Day. Milwaukie has been a Tree City USA for the past five years. To learn more about the Tree City USA program, visit www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa.

ODOT will install modem traffic signal controllers, additional vehicle radar detection equipment and traffic monitoring cameras along Oregon 224 (Milwaukie Expressway) from SE 17th Avenue to I-205 and on Oregon 212 (Clackamas Highway) from Oregon 213 (SE 82nd Drive) to Rock Creek Junction (OR 224).

Overview

In January 2022, City of Milwaukie received more than $2.25 million to complete the development of three neighborhood parks: Balfour Park, Bowman-Brae Park and Scott Park. The funding will add park amenities and equipment, while creating gathering spaces.