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Anderson told the commission the loss included multiple semitrailers and fuel stores; he described firefighting efforts by more than 75 firefighters and said the event destroyed five semis and heavy equipment stored in the structure. He said speed in replacing an enclosed workspace is critical to his business and family recovery: “It sucked…we need a structure so we can create some normalcy back in our life,” Anderson said during the sketch-plan discussion.

Staff and commissioners reviewed options. Claire (contract planner) and City staff described three possible paths: (1) pursue a variance to allow a detached building forward of the house with a narrative that shows practical difficulties, (2) pursue a rezoning or planned-unit development (PUD) to allow commercial-style buildings on the parcel, or (3) redesign as an attached building (for example, a breezeway or side-entry garage) that complies with residential front-yard rules and would only require a building permit.

City staff and the city engineer (participating remotely) identified steep slopes behind the house and other site constraints as the most promising factor supporting a variance narrative. Chuck (city engineer) and Claire told Anderson the most difficult legal test for a variance is proving the hardship is not self-created; they suggested the steep slopes and DNR/buildable-area limits could be emphasized in any application.

Commission members and staff also discussed interim-use-permit (IUP) and screening/parking requirements. Staff noted that if Anderson seeks to re-open a commercial-like operation or to change lot lines, the city and county review timelines could push a final decision to August or September depending on submittal completeness and public-notice requirements. Demolition permits and certain emergency rebuilding steps can proceed faster; staff indicated Anderson could pursue those permits immediately.

Staff agreed to work with Anderson to identify the most practical path. Commission members signaled a willingness to support a staff recommendation that emphasized site constraints — if staff’s written report concluded the variance standards could be met. Anderson said he will meet with staff promptly to prepare a formal submittal.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oak Grove - Planning Commission - Jun 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Jeremy Anderson, owner of a property on Rum River Boulevard NW that was heavily damaged in a large fire, presented a sketch plan seeking options to rebuild a detached accessory building in front of his house.","taxTitle","Oak Grove, Clackamas County, Oregon","taxId",72763,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6521476,"Resident seeks interim-use permit to run small labor business from large lot; staff stresses screening, containment, and traffic limits",4769,4769000,-1,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091844-6088115b15c7f4d06f15f8ebd747cf89&start=4769&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091844-6088115b15c7f4d06f15f8ebd747cf89/thumbnail_4769000.jpg","/articles/6521476/Oak-Grove/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Resident-seeks-interim-use-permit-to-run-small-labor-business-from-large-lot-staff-stresses-screening-containment-and-traffic-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521476-b305118913a5a7e9378993a2ae10b91b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770822986&Signature=Es6I1cE92Kmhongeobj8KDq~qho4rKILrbSNE5I0kcpSn1N1el7YTK07K~H8kY1PeQXitIHOYmEVuyq~hXpTdKe~PXEyj5xIBFEX2NQuHtGjQH7uGbnhwT2hOWs5Dm0EnHBdTqrXUhLaZgMFWSVUtlPktqEKfClA-Ricr4kcnfyLoXGkPDQEiWijEDSEF9rRu4vP~KEjtuxHQKXtRsF0pUJ67GaJna4GRpudMC9qvKO8BBJfJZgV~yCKimzBmRcYBMERJPquQSyoyBg5~OHvCl7AjKA9PoXQFeID-Q2XWpH82gUZ1R6kF7kN5iPvjwqb3b7xXRTIdwnab4eJrxdZbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brian Davis, who recently purchased a multi-building property at 18475 Rum River Boulevard NW, presented a sketch plan to the Planning Commission seeking to run a home-based labor service from the site and discussed applying for an interim-use permit (IUP).

Davis told commissioners he purchased the property after confirming with city staff that the site looked compatible with limited business activities; he later learned a prior renter had operated a small landscaping/yard crew from the property. Davis described his business model as a labor service (mowing, pump-outs, cleanup, short-haul tasks) run primarily from pickup trucks and commercial mowers; he said most equipment would be stored inside the existing large barns but acknowledged some vehicle and trailer parking would be visible without screening.

Commissioners and staff emphasized three principal issues to address in any permit: (1) screening and site layout so vehicles, trailers and equipment are not visible from the road or nearby residences; (2) containment/separation for any floor drains or vehicle maintenance to prevent contamination of groundwater and protect private wells; and (3) clear limits on the number of employee vehicles, business trailers, and daily vehicle movements so neighbors know what to expect and the city can enforce conditions.

Staff advised Davis that a public hearing would require mailed notices to nearby property owners and county review for access on county/state roads; the review timeline likely puts a hearing into the August/September window depending on submittal completeness. Staff also recommended that Davis document where equipment will be parked, how used oil and other fluids will be managed (separator or off-site disposal), and whether any heavy vehicle movements will occur on a daily basis.

Commissioners signaled general support for a path toward permit approval if Davis submits a complete application that includes screening plans, vehicle/movement limits, and containment details. No formal action was taken during the sketch-plan review; staff encouraged Davis to coordinate with planning and engineering staff and to prepare a submittal that lists the exact numbers of vehicles/trailers and the location of any floor drains.","Brian Davis, owner of a multi-building property at 18475 Rum River Boulevard NW, presented a sketch plan seeking an interim-use permit to operate a small labor-service business from the site.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6521485,"Planning Commission recommends denial of cul-de-sac variance for Wickstrom Estate South",1949,217000,2166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5091844-6088115b15c7f4d06f15f8ebd747cf89&start=217&end=2166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5091844-6088115b15c7f4d06f15f8ebd747cf89/thumbnail_217000.jpg","/articles/6521485/Oak-Grove/Clackamas-County/Oregon/Planning-Commission-recommends-denial-of-cul-de-sac-variance-for-Wickstrom-Estate-South","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521485-816e79ed053608a33d4e3a387de7e217/orig.mp4?Expires=1770822986&Signature=DTdvAOh4wgUNsc5Pyhq6YOFO9KUBS2HTLDrYO~Wb3WYCgD52K3VgoM4v2Q9rSPrU2Dj--T1MphatxiXA~G9JjoV5EaWcfUHtARIKKRg6~jeDCIF9oZT6cVmril~HvKLIgo~T78Xz63~dfnxkn4V~ftRU2CT4tA96WA2w9RTjHC9ChGW11zDN-z6D-IhC4zuNzl5b8BLzZ7N2KYh2yKwmsHJ5glZkcfs~Y2RnT90CrHxVVngr2ciJrMTlk5-N6s2rzhxYMhnpwCWqozgEHGCqQqcI3~-ktgmiz8fohDnb7zQuATIUC79vmgobmTq5LUX6iQVbOqvra3Zxkbc9ueBG0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Elk Grove Planning Commission on Wednesday recommended denial of a variance request that would allow a cul-de-sac shorter than the 500-foot minimum required by the city’s subdivision ordinance for the preliminary plat proposed as Wickstrom Estate South.

The request, filed for Parcel ID 6763002 by applicant Jerry Bauer, would shorten the cul-de-sac at the northwest corner of the proposed subdivision, a change Bauer said was needed after survey and DNR feedback prevented roadway access through an adjacent parcel. “I want to maximize my development…we can't enter that back cul-de-sac,” Bauer told commissioners, adding the alternative layout would reduce the number of lots he can create if the cul-de-sac is not shortened.

City contract planner Claire summarized the legal standard the commission must apply: the city’s subdivision ordinance requires a minimum cul-de-sac length of 500 feet and variances must meet the three-part “practical difficulties” test used by state law. Claire said the application emerged after the preliminary plat had been withdrawn earlier for DNR and survey comments and that the revised layout produced the short cul-de-sac now under review.

In public comment, a nearby resident asked when signs reading “cul de sac possibly extended at a future date” would be acted on; commissioners explained those signs are used to indicate a potential future extension and are part of recorded plat history. The commission also received a written opposition from a nearby resident raising concerns about wildlife, wetlands, and runoff.

Commissioners discussed alternative designs, including a second cul-de-sac and alignment changes, but staff and the commission noted constraints from Sealy Brook and DNR shoreland/buildable-area rules that limit where lots and roads can be placed. Commissioners repeatedly said they were unable to identify non-economic “practical difficulties” created by conditions other than the lot owner’s development goals. Commissioner discussion repeatedly returned to the same point: the code’s practical-difficulty test is narrow and generally requires a hardship not created by the landowner.

After discussion, a motion to recommend denial and to adopt the staff report carried unanimously. The applicant said he intends to appeal to the City Council. Chair Johnson and staff noted that any future preliminary plat resubmittal will require a new public hearing and that council action will be the next step if Bauer files an appeal.

The commission’s action applied only to the cul-de-sac variance; any review of the full preliminary plat, if resubmitted, will be a separate, later hearing.","The Elk Grove Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a variance request to shorten a proposed cul-de-sac for the preliminary plat named Wickstrom Estate South. Staff said the design fails the three statutory \"practical difficulties\" criteria; the applicant said he will appeal to the City Council.","actionData","errors"]

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After large fire, property owner explores options to rebuild accessory structure; staff flags feasibility paths

Resident seeks interim-use permit to run small labor business from large lot; staff stresses screening, containment, and traffic limits

Planning Commission recommends denial of cul-de-sac variance for Wickstrom Estate South