An Order approving a conditional use permit to allow two single-family homes on one lot in the r-1 district at 402 Dayton Avenue and affirming the Planning Commission’s decision
 
 
Recitals:
 
 
1.                  On December 3, 2007, Victor McKay submitted an application requesting conditional use permit approval for a second dwelling located at 402 Dayton Avenue.
 
2.                  The property is within the R-1 District (Low Density Residential).  In this district, the placement of two single-family homes on one lot requires a conditional use permit.
 
3.                  On January 10, 2008, the Newberg Planning Commission held a hearing to consider the request. Staff recommended approval with certain conditions. After hearing testimony both for and against the proposal, the Planning Commission approved the request subject to conditions.
 
4.                  On January 24, 2008, the Newberg City Council submitted an appeal application. The appeal application stated, “The City Council would like to examine the policy implications of the Planning Commission’s decision. The City Council needs to consider the housing needs of the community, and also evaluate the compatibility of the housing with the surrounding neighborhoods.”
 
5.                  On March 17, 2008, the Newberg City Council held a hearing to consider the request. Staff recommended approval with certain conditions. After hearing testimony both for and against the proposal, the City Council voted to affirm the Planning Commission decision and approve the conditional use permit.



The City of Newberg orders as follows:
 
The City Council finds that the conditional use permit request meets the Newberg Development Code criteria. The City Council adopts the findings, which are attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. The conditional use permit is hereby approved, subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit “B”.
 
Ø      Effective Date of this order is the day after the adoption date, which is: March 18, 2008.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Newberg, Oregon, this 17th day of March, 2008.