Planning Department items:

State Street Homes (2022-31 DR/VAR/TREE):  This application for a mixed-use floor self-service storage with three floors of multi-family residential above was deemed complete and a letter of completeness was sent to the applicant on December 29^th.  This application is scheduled for a hearing before the PC at their regular meeting on February 27^th, 2023.

Meinig Park Hazard Tree Removal (2023-006 TREE):  This request to remove hazardous trees from Meinig Park has been received.  Staff will begin reviewing for completeness shortly.

Tickle Creek Village request to move trees w/in FSH overlay (2022-050 TREE/FSH):  This request to remove trees within the FSH overlay at this site has been deemed complete and is currently being reviewed by staff.

City of Sandy Water System Master Plan adoption (2022-052 CPA):  This application has been deemed complete by staff and is currently being reviewed by staff in preparation for a hearing at the February 27^th PC meeting.

Ron Johnston subdivision (2022-053 SUB):  This application to create a manufactured dwelling park subdivision per ORS 92.830-92.845 has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is currently standing by for additional information from applicant.

Johnson RV canopy cover (22-037 DR/VAR):  This application for a new RV maintenance and washing facility at Johnson RV was reviewed and approved unanimously by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on January 30^th. 

The Pad tree removal (22-044 TREE):  This application to change the location of mitigation trees on the target property is under review by staff.

Barlow Trail Vet Clinic (22-041 DR/ADJ):  This application to build a new clinic on the lot between Pioneer and Junker next to the Sandy Action Center has been reviewed by staff.  The final order is expected to be issued in February.

Self-Service Storage Code Modifications (2022-043 DCA):  Modifications to the SMC removing self-storage businesses as a permitted use in the C-1 & C-2 zones and allowing only as a conditional use in I-1 were reviewed by the Sandy City Council at their regular meeting on January 17^th.  City Council approved the proposed code changes, which will go into effect on February 16^th.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  This application for an 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting on requested additional materials from the applicant needed for review.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Grading of both roads is now 99% complete (connection area to Hwy 26 is last section to be completed).  Konell is currently working on installing the curbs, sidewalks and center medians for Bell Street, and this work will be completed in February.  The water mains on Bell Street and 362^nd Avenue are now installed and connected to the City’s water infrastructure.

Clear and Objective Code Audit:  City staff is working closely with MIG/APG on the code audit. As you can imagine, it is a very challenging process and is slowly moving forward. We are hopeful that new code provisions will be brought forth this summer.

Transportation System Plan (TSP):  City staff is working closely with DKS Associates and ODOT to complete the final analysis for the TSP. DKS Associates has started to work on the final document for the TSP and we are scheduled to have a work session most likely in April. The TSP is scheduled to be adopted in June of 2023. We are on the home stretch!

Comprehensive Plan update:  Staff is currently working through “Block 1” of goals and policies related to two chapters: Community & Culture and Transportation & Infrastructure. We are acquiring input from relevant departments and stakeholders and will be submitting them for Council review and input in mid-February.  There will be a joint Planning Commission/City Council work session in April to review and approve these goals and policies.

Department update:  The Development Services Department is very busy with building permits and inspections, long range planning projects (Comprehensive Plan, TSP, and the Clear & Objective Audit), and current planning applications (including a few large projects submitted in September right before the moratorium was adopted). We are also getting ready for annual goal setting and the 2023-2025 biennial budget. In addition, we are in the process of recruiting for a permit technician, as Marisol Martinez decided to leave the City for another employment opportunity. 

4^th Quarter Report 2022 – Approved Residential Development:

Attached is an updated and reformatted list showing all approved residential development, including multifamily dwelling units, through December 30, 2022.  It is worth noting that some of the 49 single family detached/duplex lots will contain two dwelling units, such as the lots in the Trimble PD.  We issued 20 single family homes between October and December in Shaylee Meadows and Jewelberry Meadows.  All lots in Shaylee Meadows havebeen issued. We also issued one accessory dwelling unit in Jewelberry Meadows. In the month of December, the Bull Run Terrace tentative plat was approved for an additional 7 lots with a cap of 200 dwelling units.

Staff is currently reviewing all nine lots in Jewelberry Ridge with seven single family homes and two duplexes. We are also reviewing one single family home on a vacant lot on American Street and one single family home on a vacant lot on Stefenee Court.

You will receive the next update in April 2023.

Planning Department items:

State Street Homes (2022-31 DR/VAR/TREE):  This application for a mixed-use floor self-service storage with three floors of multi-family residential above was deemed complete and a letter of completeness was sent to the applicant on December 29^th.  This application is scheduled for a hearing before the PC at their regular meeting on February 27^th, 2023.

Tickle Creek Village request to move trees w/in FSH overlay (2022-050 TREE/FSH):  This request to remove trees within the FSH overlay at this site has been received by staff and is currently undergoing a completeness check.

City of Sandy Water System Master Plan adoption (2022-052 CPA):  This application has been received by staff and is currently undergoing a completeness check.

Vista Loop Sidewalk:  After many years of planning and negotiating with ODOT, this project to install a pedestrian walkway on the north side of Highway 26 between Vista Loop and the Sandy PD is finally complete.

Ron Johnston subdivision (2022-053 SUB):  This application to created a manufactured dwelling park subdivision per ORS 92.830-92.845 has been received by staff and is currently undergoing a completeness check.

Johnson RV canopy cover (22-037 DR/VAR):  Staff has completed the Type III review for this application for a new RV maintenance and washing facility at Johnson RV and will forward the application along to the Planning Commission to review at their regular meeting on January 30^th. 

The Pad tree removal (22-044 TREE):  This application to change the location of mitigation trees on the target property is currently under review by staff.

Barlow Trail Vet Clinic (22-041 DR/ADJ):  This application to build a new clinic on the lot between Pioneer and Junker next to the Sandy Action Center has now been deemed complete.  Staff is currently reviewing the application – the review should be complete by the end of January.

Self-Service Storage Code Modifications (2022-043 DCA):  Modifications to the SMC removing self-storage businesses as a permitted use in the C-1 & C-2 zones and allowing only as a conditional use in I-1 were reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on November 28^th.  A recommendation of approval was forwarded on to the City Council in preparation for a final CC hearing on January 17^th.

St Michael’s Church tree removal (22-034 TREE):  The final order for this retroactive tree removal request for the local Catholic Church on Langensand Road has been approved and was issued on December 7^th.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  This application for an 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting on requested additional materials from the applicant needed for review.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Grading of both roads is now 99% complete (connection area to Hwy 26 is last section to be completed – waiting on ODOT permit to continue).  Konell and their subcontractor will be starting on forms/curbs in January. Work on the stormwater system and tree cleanup with Konell along the route continues.

Moratorium Communication Update:  The Development Services Department continues to have conversations with developers and citizens regarding the moratorium.  Planning staff has created an ERU resources page, which you may visit here.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update, Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  The vulnerability assessment workshop on December 12^th was very productive and went quite smoothly.  Staff is currently collaborating with the consultant team from 3J Consulting to move into goal setting and policy formulation based on all of the data gathered during the community visioning process.  

Kelly’s Kudos:

I would like to thank Hollis Maclean-Wenzel for her five years of service on the Planning Commission.  Her time spent on the Commission and in the capacity as Vice Chair was instrumental in transforming this body.  Her passion for the community, calm demeanor, and balanced approach to decision making was highly valued by staff.  Commissioner Maclean-Wenzel helped pass important code provisions and participated in some of the most hotly debated land use proceedings in the history of Sandy.  Staff will miss Commissioner Maclean-Wenzel on the Sandy Planning Commission and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.

Planning Department items:

Johnson RV canopy cover (22-037 DR/VAR):  This application for a new RV maintenance and washing facility at Johnson RV has been deemed complete and is currently under review by staff.

Barlow Trail Vet Clinic (22-041 DR/ADJ):  This application to build a new clinic on the lot between Pioneer and Junker next to the Sandy Action Center has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is waiting on a couple more application items before review can begin.

Self-Service Storage Code Modifications (2022-043 DCA):  Modifications to the SMC removing self-storage businesses as a permitted use in the C-1 & C-2 zones and allowing only as a conditional use in I-1 were reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on November 28^th.  A recommendation of approval was forwarded on to the City Council in preparation for a final CC hearing on January 17^th.

St Michael’s Church tree removal (22-034 TREE):  This retroactive tree removal request for the local Catholic Church on Langensand Road has now been deemed complete and is currently under review by staff.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  This application for an 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is still waiting on requested additional materials from the applicant needed for review.

Jewelberry Meadows Lot 14 15226 Birch (22-040 ADJ/ADU):  This application for an ADU and Type II adjustment to the rear yard setback has been approved with conditions.  The final order was issued on November 9^th.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Grading of both roads is now 99% complete (connection area to Hwy 26 is last section to be completed).  Konell continues to work on the stormwater infrastructure in this area for several more months and is currently installing forms for the curbs and center medians for Bell Street.  Konell has fully backfilled the arch and the walls on either side have been constructed.  Stormwater detention pipe has been installed on Bell Street east of the arch. 

Moratorium Communication Update:  The Development Services Department continues to have conversations with developers and citizens regarding the moratorium.  Planning staff has created an ERU resources page, which you may visit here.


City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update, Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  Staff is currently engaging in a lot of general administration and strategy work as they start moving into the goal setting phase for the comprehensive plan update and turning the community vision piece into actual policy proposals.  There has also been a fair amount of logistics work to do in preparation for the December 12^th vulnerability assessment workshop.

Kelly’s Kudos:

I want to congratulate Planning Commissioner Chris Mayton on his successful run to become our newest City Councilor.  His time spent on the Planning Commission was of tremendous benefit to both the community and the Commission.  Commissioner Mayton helped pass important code provisions and participated in some of the most hotly debated land use proceedings in the history of Sandy.  His calm demeanor, thoughtful approach to topics, and careful deliberation was appreciated by staff.  I will miss Mr. Mayton on the Commission but look forward to his work on the City Council.

3^rd Quarter Report 2022 – Vacant Platted & Tentative Platted Lots:

Attached is an updated platted and tentative platted lots list through September 30, 2022.  We issued 19 single family homes between July and September in Shaylee Meadows and Jewelberry Meadows.  The Bornstedt Views tentative plat was approved for an additional 43 lots added to the tentative platted lots list. 

We have issued four single family home permits to Lennar in Shaylee Meadows since September 30, 2022, but those are not deducted from the spreadsheet yet.  Staff is currently reviewing the remaining fifteen single family homes in Shaylee Meadows and several other homes in other subdivisions.

You will receive the next update in January 2023.

Planning Department items:

Self-Service Storage Code Modifications (2022-043 DCA):  Modifications to the SMC removing self-storage businesses as a permitted use in the C-1 & C-2 zones and allowing only as a conditional use in I-1 will be reviewed and submitted for approval by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on November 28^th.  A Measure 56 notice for this issue was distributed on November 1^st.

St Michael’s Church tree removal (22-034 TREE):  This retroactive tree removal request for the local Catholic Church on Langensand Road was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is currently waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park was deemed incomplete back in September.  Staff is still waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  This application for an 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park has been deemed incomplete.  Staff has requested additional materials from the applicant needed for review.

Jewelberry Meadows Lot 14 15226 Birch (ADJ/ADU):  This application for an ADU and Type II adjustment to the rear yard setback is now complete and currently being reviewed by staff.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Grading of both roads is still 98% complete.  The permit needed from US Army Corps of Engineers to tie together the culverts has been closed — Konell will be working on the stormwater infrastructure in this area for several more months.  Konell poured the footings and have installed the Bell Street arch and has partially backfilled the arch.  They have formed and poured the headwalls on each side of the arch and have also started excavating for the retaining walls on either side of Bell Street.  Stormwater pond on the Skipper property is now completed.  Stormwater detention pipe will be installed on Bell Street east of the arch in November.

Moratorium Communication Update:  The Development Services Department continues to have conversations with develo0pers and citizens regarding the moratorium.  Planning staff worked with city administration to create an ERU resources page, which you may visit here.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  The final order for this food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was issued by staff on August 2nd.  Applicant is currently working on making necessary adjustments to the items identified under findings and conditions, and it is likely that grading and construction work will start before the end of 2022.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update, Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  Our contractor for the comprehensive plan update, 3J Consulting, will be presenting to the City Council and Planning Commission joint session on November 7^th, at which they will describe the public outreach actions taken and the final development of vision statements to this point in the project.

Planning Department items:

St Michael’s Church tree removal (22-034 TREE):  This retroactive tree removal request for the local Catholic Church on Langensand Road has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is currently waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Hood Chalet hazard tree removal (22-036 TREE):  This tree removal request for the Hood Chalet mobile home park has been deemed incomplete.  Staff is currently waiting for the applicant to provide additional materials needed for review.

Cascade Creek Apartments (22-039 DR/MP/TREE):  Staff recently received an application from this 80 unit mixed-use multi-family development with 10 office spaces north of Bornstedt Park but has not yet started processing the application.

Jewelberry Meadows Lot 14 15226 Birch (ADJ/ADU):  This application for an ADU and Type II adjustment to the rear yard setback has been received but has not yet undergone a completeness check.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Construction continues to steadily move forward on this project.  Grading of both roads is 98% complete.  The dry sewer line is fully installed.  The permit needed from US Army Corps of Engineers to tie together the culverts has been received — Konell is currently working on the stormwater infrastructure in this area and has completed the demolition of the shop building.  Konell is also planning to pour the forms for the arch to install on Bell Street during the week of 10/3 and will construct the arch during the week of 10/10.

Moratorium Communication Update:  The Development Services Director has been meeting with builders, developers, and property owners to discuss the temporary moratorium and how it affects them. In addition to individual meetings, the communication has included:

• A lengthy and descriptive email to approximately 55 people representing the development community explaining the temporary moratorium and inviting them to contact the Development Services Director.
• An update to the Planning Division webpage (https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/planning)
• Assisting the Administration Department with a question and answer document that has been turned into a webpage – https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/administration/page/city-temporarily-stop-accepting-land-use-applications-new-sewer-connections
• Promptly returning emails and phone calls, typically within a few hours of inquiry.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  The final order for this food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was issued by staff on August 2nd.  Applicant is currently working on making necessary adjustments to the items identified under findings and conditions, and it is likely that grading and construction work will start before the end of November.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  The plan was presented in a draft format to the City Council at their regular meeting on September 5^th.  Staff will continue to work on and refine the PSMP over the remainder of 2022 using the feedback we received at the September 5^th meeting.  We hope to bring a completed and polished plan back to the City Council for discussion sometime in the first half of 2023.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update, Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  The contractors for the comprehensive plan update (3J Consulting), the EOA (ECONorthwest) and the Ec Dev Strategic Plan (Community Attributes, Inc.) came together with staff to put on FutureFest on the evening of September 28^th.  Wippersnappers was at full capacity for the majority of the evening, and we got a phenomenal amount of quality feedback from invited community members.  All of the contractors were happy with the amount and qualify of the data they received from this event and are currently working diligently on the analysis.

Planning Department items:

Bell Street/362^nd tree removal (22-029 FSH/TREE):  Staff is currently working on this request for additional tree removal associated with this project.  Staff does not technically have an application for this project yet, although one is pending.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Construction continues to move forward on this project.  Grading of both roads is approximately 60% complete.  The dry sewer line is mostly installed.  We are currently waiting on a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to tie together the culverts and the Lundeen’s shop, so Konell is currently unable to start work in this area or on the demolition of the shop building.  They will also start working on the stormwater system once the permit is received.

38190 Sandy Heights replat (20-028 MP):  This request for a minor replat of the properties of two homeowners at Sandy Heights & Bluff Road is currently being reviewed.  Staff intends to issue a final order sometime within the next two weeks.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  This application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on July 25^th.  A final order was issued by staff on August 2nd.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff, working together on this project, are changing directions on this project.  We are currently working on a presentation for City Council to explain the basics of the project (what it calls for, why it’s needed, how much it might cost, how long it might take, what problems it will solve for the community, etc.) We hope to make this presentation sometime in September or October to see if this work is something that Council would like us to pursue with more vigor.

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/VAR/FSH/TREE):  At the June 27^th PC hearing, this 42 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village was approved with conditions.  The final order was issued by staff on July 28^th.   

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  We’re wrapping up the visioning portion of this project and getting ready to do some robust sentiment and coding analysis of the data we’ve collected so far.  This analysis will help both staff and the consulting team come up with the draft vision statement.  This vision statement will be revealed to the public at an open house (which we’re calling Future Fest) at the end of September.  We’re partnering with Wippersnappers to hold Future Fest there in order to support a local business and encourage resident turnout (note: Economic Development gives this move two thumbs up!).  We’ll also be supplying both Planning Commission and City Council a high-level summary of the engagement data as well as a detailed report.

Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  The TAC had its first meeting on July 28^th.  Our contractor presented initial findings regarding employment lands and a draft assessment of land sufficiency showing a slight to moderate deficit of industrial lands to develop.  We also discussed Sandy’s competitive advantages and disadvantages for business recruitment and retention.

The technical advisory committee (TAC) will move forward from this point with only one local business owner – other business owners contacted either didn’t respond or are already serving on other committees.  The TAC consists of the City’s Development Services Director, IT Director, Director of Policy and Community Relations, PW Crew Supervisor, Economic Development Manager, the Executive Director of the SACC and the CEO/founder of AEC, Inc.

Kelly’s Kudos:

This month I want to say thank you to Rebecca Casey in our office for taking on additional hours and assisting with multi-department coordination.  Rebecca has been working more hours for the Public Works Department and has been coordinating development review between Development Services and Public Works.  Her additional work hours have made a noticeable difference in communication, review timelines, and consistency between the two departments.  

Thanks Rebecca!

2^nd Quarter Report 2022 – Vacant Platted & Tentative Platted Lots:

Attached is an updated platted and tentative platted lots list through June 30, 2022.  We issued 23 single family homes between April and June in Shaylee Meadows, Mairin’s Viewpoint, and Jewelberry Meadows.  The Jewelberry Ridge (9 lots) plat was recorded, and the subdivision is now available for home construction.  Staff is currently reviewing five single family homes and three are approved and waiting to be issued.

On June 27, 2022, the Planning Commission approved The Bornstedt Views subdivision which includes 43 lots and is located south of Cascadia Village.  However, the final order has not been published yet and therefore these 43 lots are not included on the list yet.

You will receive the next update in October of 2022.

Planning Department items:

Parks Code Changes (21-032 DCA):  Changes to the parks code (Chapters 17.32 and 17.86) recommended by staff, the Parks and Trails Advisory Board and the Planning Commission were formally adopted as an emergency measure by the Sandy City Council at their regular meeting on June 6^th.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  The final order for this application to partition and construct an extension of Bell Street and 362^nd Avenue was issued on May 19^th.  Construction of the Bell Street extension started shortly after the “golden shovel” event pictured below was completed on the morning of June 29^th.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  This application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was deemed complete by staff on May 16^th and is currently scheduled for a hearing before the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on July 25^th.

Immanuel Church playground (22-022 DR):  The initial application for a new playground at Immanuel Church at 39901 Pleasant Street has been processed and approved.  Final order issued on June 28^th.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff are currently collaborating on completing this report.  Current project status: the report is undergoing a complete re-write to improve readability and clarity, and to create more robust versions of small visual items like inset maps and tables, as the current draft versions of these items are merely placeholders for data and not visually appealing.  [This is a “back burner” item and is worked on by staff when time allows.  We are currently complete with the intro and the first five chapters of the report and have almost completely redrafted Chapter 6 – about 90% done with the first draft of the report.]

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/VAR/FSH/TREE):  This 43 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village was approved with conditions at the June 27^th Planning Commission meeting.  Staff is currently in the process of drafting the final order.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  Throughout the month of June, Planner Shelley Denison will be holding community conversations with multiple stakeholder groups in the community as she assists 3J Consulting with this outreach process.  She has already completed a good portiion of the public engagement and outreach actions for the comprehensive plan as part of the visioning process, including holding sessions with the Economic Development Advisory Board, Sandy High School students, the SACC Board and the AntFarm Board.  This month, Shelley will also have a presence at the Sandy Mountain Festival, so please keep an eye out for her in the community space in the parking lot behind City Hall.  

Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  The technical advisory committee (TAC) will move forward with only one local business owner – other business owners contacted either didn’t respond or are already serving on other committees.  The TAC is currently standing by for our first meeting with ECONorthwest.

Clear and Objective Code Audit:  The kickoff meeting for this audit was in late June – this project is underway.

Kelly’s Kudos:

I want to congratulate our Parks Superintendent Joe Preston on a well-deserved retirement.  I want to also thank him for the countless times he assisted the Development Services Department with facility needs around City Hall.  He was always quick and eager to help move office furniture, repair lights and smoke detectors, and assist with other needs around City Hall.  I truly appreciate his years of service. Congratulations Joe and enjoy your next adventure!

Note:  This sentiment is shared by the Economic Development Department.  Over the course of my career here, I have leaned on Mr. Preston more times than I can count in my efforts to make downtown Sandy a more welcoming place.  Whether it was replacing a flower basket taken out by a semi-truck, getting the electrical service in a street tree well working again for our holiday lighting or lending a hand to help keep Centennial Plaza clean during Mountain Festival, Joe was always available and happy to help.  Joe’s job also covered so much more than what a typical Parks Superintendent would be responsible for – I hope the Parks Department can keep up in his absence.  His cheerful attitude and dedication to our fair city will be missed, and I wish him nothing but the best in his well-deserved retirement. – dcs

Planning Department items:

15234 Dreamcatcher Avenue (22-016 ADJ):  The final order for this set of adjustments to the front and rear yards of the residential property at this address was issued on May 18^th.

Jewelberry Ridge tree removal (22-018 TREE):  This application to remove four trees was approved with a number of conditions, including two mitigation trees, additional tree protection fencing, and additional measures to protect the remaining nine trees on the subject site.  Unfortunately, the property owner did not adequately protect all of the trees in accordance with the land use decision and was issued a fine for $2,000.

Parks Code Changes (21-032 DCA):  The Parks and Trails Advisory Board and Planning Commission have jointly forwarded a recommendation of adoption to the City Council which will be heard at a public hearing on June 6, 2022.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  The final order for this application to partition and construct an extension of Bell Street and 362^nd Avenue was issued on May 19^th.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  This application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was submitted to the Planning Division on March 18^th and was deemed complete by Planning staff on May 16^th after additional requested materials were received.  This project is currently under review by Planning staff.

Immanuel Church playground (22-022 DR):  The initial application for a new playground at Immanuel Church at 39901 Pleasant Street has been received by Planning staff and is currently being checked for completeness.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff are currently collaborating on completing this report.  Current project status: the report is undergoing a complete re-write to improve readability and clarity, and to create more robust versions of small visual items like inset maps and tables, as the current draft versions of these items are merely placeholders for data and not visually appealing.  [This is a “back burner” item and is worked on by staff when time allows.  We are currently complete with the intro and the first four chapters of the report, which comprises about 70% of the full report.]

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/VAR/FSH/TREE):  This 42 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village is currently being reviewed by Planning staff and is scheduled to come before the Planning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on June 27^th.

Deer Meadows Subdivision (21-014 SUB/TREE & 21-061 AP):  The final order for the Deer Meadows Subdivision was issued on May 2, 2022.  On May 18, 2022, the City of Sandy received notice that the applicant has filed a Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) appeal contesting the decision by the City Council to deny the subdivision.  Staff will share more information on this LUBA appeal as we learn more.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  Throughout the month of May, Planner Shelley Denison will be holding community conversations with multiple stakeholder groups in the community as she assists 3J Consulting with this outreach process.  She has been doing a lot of public engagement and outreach for the comprehensive plan as part of the visioning process.  To date, staff has completed or have scheduled community conversations with the following groups (see also “Kelly’s Kudos”):

• Community Advisory Committee
• Sandy High seniors
• Library Advisory Board
• Economic Development Advisory Board
• SandyNet Advisory Board
• Chamber of Commerce
• Sandy PD
• Parks and Trails Advisory Board
• Rotary Club

Shelley will also have a presence at a number of community events this summer such as the Farmers Market, the Longest Day Parkway, the Sandy Mountain Festival, and others.  Additionally, staff has worked with the consultant team to finish a series of background reports which constitute an existing conditions assessment.

Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA):  City staff is forming a technical advisory committee (TAC) to assist ECONW and staff with the analytical evaluation completed as part of the EOA.  The TAC will consist of key staff stakeholders, the SACC Executive Director, and at least one prominent business owner.  Additional business owner recruitment was performed by staff; however, it is proving difficult to obtain commitments from these stakeholders.

Clear and Objective Code Audit:  The contract for the code audit has been executed by City Manager Wheeler and MIG/APG is now officially under contract.  An internal kickoff meeting with staff is scheduled for mid-June. 

Kelly’s Kudos:

In mid-May, Shelley Dension and 3J Consulting met with over 200 seniors at Sandy High School to ask them what they love about Sandy and what they want to see improved.  Youth are a key stakeholder group in the Comprehensive Plan outreach efforts as they use and experience the City in different ways than adults.  The students were excited to be part of the process and had a lot of thoughtful and insightful comments and questions.  

We’ll be using their feedback alongside the other public input we’re gathering to inform the visioning piece of the comprehensive plan.  We’re committed to being inclusive in our public outreach efforts to make sure we hear from everyone in Sandy.  We thank the Sandy High School Seniors who participated and the Oregon Trail School District staff for helping make this happen.

Planning Department items:

15234 Dreamcatcher Avenue (22-016 ADJ):  This set of adjustments to the front and rear yards of the residential property at this address has been deemed complete and is currently under review.

Jewelberry Ridge tree removal (22-018 TREE):  The application for this removal of three trees in the new Jewelberry Ridge subdivision is currently undergoing a completeness check.

Parks Code Changes (21-032 DCA):  The draft parks code modifications were reviewed by the Parks and Trails Advisory Board on April 13 and by the Planning Commission on April 25.  The PC made a few recommended amendments to the draft code modifications.  Both the Board and Commission have forwarded a recommendation of adoption to the City Council which will be heard at a public hearing on June 6, 2022.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  This application to partition and construct an extension of Bell Street and 362^nd Avenue has now been deemed complete by staff and is currently under review.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  The application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was submitted to the Planning Division on March 18^th but was deemed incomplete.  An incompleteness letter was sent, and a response has been received – staff is currently reviewing the new submittal items.  This facility proposes 18 carts, a 3,600 square foot dining facility, a permanent restroom facility, and ample parking.  As this request includes a few variances and design deviations, it will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a future meeting before moving forward.  Staff has received the application and materials and is currently undergoing a completeness check.

Smoky Hearth covered structure (22-009 DR):  Final order for this covered structure project was issued on April 7^th.

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff are currently collaborating on completing this report.  Current project status: The report is still undergoing a complete re-write to improve readability and clarity and creating more robust versions of small visual items like inset maps and tables, as draft versions of these items are merely placeholders for data and not visually appealing.  [This is a “back burner” item and is worked on by staff when time allows.  We are currently about 55% complete with the re-write.]

Senate Bill 458 (21-059 DCA):  Sandy City Council adopted the following ordinances at their May 2^nd meeting in relation to Senate Bill 458

• Ordinance 2022-07 adopts SB 458 related code amendments effective July 1^st, 2022.
• Ordinance 2022-08 adopts non-SB 458 related modifications to Chapter 17.100 (Land Division) of the SMC, effective May 2, 2022.

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/VAR/FSH/TREE):  The applicant for this 42 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village has now submitted updated materials for this project and staff will begin review shortly.  PC hearing on this matter will likely be held in May or June.

Deer Meadows Subdivision (21-014 SUB/TREE & 21-061 AP):  On April 18, 2022, the City Council denied the Deer Meadows subdivision application and upheld the Planning Commission decision. The final order was issued on May 2, 2022.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  Throughout the month of May, we’ll be having community conversations with multiple stakeholder groups in the community. These groups include the chamber of commerce, the economic development advisory board, staff at the Community Action Center, and the library advisory board, among others. We’ll continue facilitating these conversations through the summer. We’ll also be doing extensive engagement this month with about 350 seniors at Sandy High School. We just finished a review of the background reports that analyze the existing conditions of the City across multiple topics. These reports will give us the baseline to work from when developing goals and policies for the comprehensive plan.

Building Department items:

SPRING 2022 – Building Division Report

With the winter over and covid restrictions greatly reduced, the number of construction projects has risen at a rapid pace.  The City of Sandy is vibrant with optimism and activity.  New and relocated businesses has also added to the inspection workload of the Building Official and the Fire Marshal.  Sandy’s Building Division is busy with both commercial and residential plan reviews and inspections.   

Current commercial projects included:

• Clackamas County Health Clinic  – at Ten Eyck and Hwy 26
• Mt Hood Senior Living – 60 Bed Residential Care Facility on Scenic Street
• Sandy Vault – 4 Self-Storage Buildings on Champion Way
• Trickle Creek Apartments – West of Ruben Lane
• Tickle Creek Village Development – on Dubarko Drive, east of Ruben.
• Completion of the new Domino’s Pizza – at 37425 Hwy 26

The common complaint that we hear from all the project managers is their difficulty in getting the materials and workers.  The single biggest challenge of a backlog in the supply chain.  For instance, delays in installation of mechanical ducting and plastic piping materials at TRICKLE CREEK APARTMENTS has been stalled due to the suppliers being out of stock.  LENNAR HOMES has been frustrated with window deliveries being backlogged a month and more beyond the usual 6-week lead time.  SANDY VAULT SELF-STORAGE buildings have been delayed additional months due to lack of material and supplies.

Residential construction projects and plan submittals have remained active.  Lennar Homes has completed almost two-dozen homes and has 22 houses under construction.  Lennar also has about a dozen more house plans on hold in plan review still waiting for revised details and engineering. Russ Bartels has submitted house plans for the new Jewell Berry Meadows Subdivision.  These have also been reviewed and are waiting for revisions to comply with the latest edition of Oregon’s Residential Code.   

A significant recent change in the Oregon Residential Code is the new mandate to change from standard framing to “Intermediate Framing”.  Framing at the corners of exterior walls are limited to no more than 3 studs.  

This allows better insulation at the corner and eliminates 8 to 12 studs in the average home. 

Respectfully submitted by
Terrence Gift, Building Official

Planning Department items:

Meinig Park hazard tree removal (22-013 TREE):  A final order was issued for this hazardous tree removal in Meinig Park on April 1.

Parks Code Changes (21-032 DCA):  Planning Commission is scheduled to review staff and attorney approved changes to the municipal code pertaining to city parks at their regular meeting on April 25^th.  City Council to review in May or June.

362^nd Ave and Bell Street Extension (22-003 FSH/MP):  Deemed incomplete – staff is waiting on additional information from the applicant for this application to partition and construct an extension of Bell Street and 362^nd Avenue. 

Freeup Storage Partition (22-006 MP):  Staff has completed this property partition at the new self-storage facility at Champion Way and Industrial Way.  Final order issued April 1^st.

The Riffles Food Cart Pod (22-012 DR/VAR/ADJ):  An application for a food cart facility at 37115 Highway 26 (next to the MHAC & the dialysis center) was submitted to the Planning Division on March 18^th.  This facility proposes 18 carts, a 3,600 square foot dining facility, a permanent restroom facility, and ample parking.  As this request includes a few variances and design deviations, it will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a future meeting before moving forward.  Staff has received the application and materials and is currently undergoing a completeness check.

Smoky Hearth covered structure (22-009 DR):  Submission has been deemed complete, and staff is currently reviewing this type I design review for our first covered structure outside of the urban renewal district.   

Pleasant Street Master Plan:  Planning and Economic Development staff are currently collaborating on completing this report.  Current project status: The report is still undergoing a complete re-write to improve readability and clarity and creating more robust versions of small visual items like inset maps and tables, as draft versions of these items are merely placeholders for data and not visually appealing.  [This is a “back burner” item and is worked on by staff when time allows.  We are currently about 50% complete with the re-write.]

Senate Bill 458 (21-059 DCA):  Sandy City Council have scheduled a hearing on Senate Bill 458 code modifications for their May 2^nd regular meeting to finalize how the City of Sandy shall proceed with adopting the requirements of this Senate bill. 

Bornstedt Views Subdivision (21-021 SUB/TREE):  The applicant for this 42 lot subdivision between Bornstedt Rd and Averill Parkway south of Cascadia Village was given a 120-day extension  on March 2^nd.  PC hearing on this matter will likely be held in May or June.

Deer Meadows Subdivision (21-014 SUB/TREE & 21-061 AP):  At the City Council meeting on February 22^nd, the applicant was granted a continuance to the hearing to the meeting scheduled for  April 18.  The applicant asked for the continuance to take additional time to resolve some or all of staff’s concerns regarding the application and potentially revise the application to better address those concerns.  The applicant submitted additional material to this effect on March 14^th, and staff is now processing that information and revising the appeal staff report as necessary.

City of Sandy Comprehensive Plan Update:  The project kickoff with 3J Consulting occurred on March 7^th before the City Council.  The first Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting occurred on March 16^th and the video of the meeting can be viewed on YouTube.  The City of Sandy is now soliciting input via a survey on our new engagement website: Sandy-Speaks.

39601 Scenic Street (21-064 DR/FSH/TREE):  The final order for this duplex conversion of a single-family home and request for tree removal was issued on March 9^th.  This was the first House Bill 2001 conversion processed in Sandy.

Kelly’s Kudos:

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mike Walker on a well-deserved retirement.  His resume includes an impressive list of past projects and work objectives for the Public Works Department.  Furthermore, his commitment to work objectives in collaboration with Development Services, such as land use review, construction plan review, and meeting with prospective developers lead to countless successful projects around Sandy.  I will definitely miss his wisdom and camaraderie in the office, and the evening conversations we had over the years about non-work related matters.  Thanks Mike for your service to Sandy and your friendship in City Hall!