The proposed annexation is for 10.37 acres located at 24950 NE North Valley Road, directly north of the Newberg city limits on the east side of Chehalem Drive and south side of North Valley Road. The property is located within the Newberg urban growth boundary and has a Newberg Comprehensive Plan designation of PQ (Public/Quasi-Public).  The annexation would change the zoning of the property from Yamhill County AF-10 (Agriculture/Forestry Small Holding District) to Newberg R-1 (Low Density Residential).  The R-1 zone has a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for future residential development. 

The Planning Commission held a hearing on Thursday, May 12 and voted to adopt Resolution No. 2016-317, recommending that the City Council approve the requested annexation. The City Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday, July 5 to consider the request.