An order affirming planning commission approval of the Terra Estates Subdivision located at 3805 Terrace Drive

Recitals:

  1. Mike Hanks, member of Del Boca Vista, LLC, submitted an application for tentative subdivision approval for the Terra Estates subdivision to include 44 lots and one tract located at 3805 Terrace Drive, Yamhill County Tax Lot 3207-00500.  The tract, Tract A, would be used for a stormwater quality/detention pond to serve the subdivision.
  1. The planning commission held hearings on August 8, 2013, and September 12, 2013, to consider the proposal.  On September 12, 2013, the planning commission adopted Order No. 2013-13 approving the Terra Estates subdivision at 3805 Terrace Drive with 44 lots and one tract.
  1. On September 26, 2013, Jane Greller submitted an appeal to the city of the planning commission decision to approve the Terra Estates subdivision. 
  1. After proper notice, the Newberg City Council held a hearing on November 18, 2013, to consider the appeal of the Terra Estates subdivision.  The city council heard public testimony, closed public testimony, and continued the hearing at the point of deliberation to December 16, 2013.  On December 16, 2103, the city council deliberated on the proposed subdivision.  The city council finds the proposed subdivision meets the applicable criteria as shown in the findings in Exhibit “A” and must comply with the conditions of approval in Exhibit “B”. 

The City of Newberg orders as follows:

  1. The tentative subdivision plan application SUB2-12-003 for the Terra Estates subdivision is hereby approved, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit “B”.  Exhibit "B" is hereby adopted and by this reference incorporated.
  1. The findings attached as Exhibit “A” are hereby adopted and by this reference incorporated.
  1. The following two items are referred to the traffic safety commission for their consideration: (1) whether stop signs should be placed at the Natalie Drive/Morris Street intersection, and (2) whether they recommend the city pursue acquisition of right-of-way at the northeast corner of Terrace Drive and College Street to allow realignment or other improvements at the intersection. The traffic safety commission may also consider and recommend other improvements in the area to improve safety.
  • Effective Date of this order is the day after the adoption date, which is: December 17, 2013.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Newberg, Oregon, this 16th day of December, 2013.