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Proposal: Establish the existing house and property as the base of operation for a meditation group. The house is designated as a “significant” historic resource, but proposed alterations are minor (replacement of a sliding door with a window, installation of exterior handrails) and are being reviewed separately with Type I review in conjunction with the associated building permit.

File Number
CSU-2025-002

Application Type
Community Service Use (New)

Proposal: The applicant requests approval of a variance to allow the construction of a 6-foot-tall wood fence in the eastern portion of the front yard. This exceeds the maximum front yard fence height of 42 inches permitted under Milwaukie Municipal Code (MMC) Section 19.502.2.B. The proposed fence will replace an existing non-conforming 6-foot-tall wood fence currently located in the same area.

File Number
VR-2025-007

Application Type(s)
Type II Variance Request

The city proposes to adopt zoning code text amendments that are corrections and clarifications to Title 17 related to Middle Housing Land Divisions and Expedited Land Divisions.  No policy changes are proposed.  The amendments reflect state law related to requirements and processing that are currently incorrectly referenced in the existing code.  The proposed amendments also update statutory references that have been changed by the legislature and include basic clarifications in the land division code to improve the application and review process for middle housing land di

Proposal: The Studio 21 Project is a renovation to the existing structure that creates a new central double door building entrance, a revised street-facing façade with enhanced exterior landscaping and privacy within the space. The roof requires replacement as like-for-like and the interior framing structurally supports an open floor plan small event space served by vendors.

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Beginning June 1, kids, teens and adults are invited to earn prizes for reading by joining the Library’s summer reading program – Level Up at Your Library!  All ages are welcome to participate; even babies and toddlers can join in the fun by tracking days they sing or listen to stories. Ends August 31.

The Milwaukie American Legion Post 180 in Milwaukie along with partner Clackamas County Police Agencies; Milwaukie Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, Molalla Police Department, Oregon City Police Department, Canby Police Department, Sandy Police Department and the West Linn Police Department, is excited to host the 6th annual Corporal Diffie Veterans Fund Annual Fundraising Breakfast. The event will be held at the Legion Hall, 2146 SE Monroe St. in Milwaukie from 9am-1pm on May 17th, Armed Forces Day. Expect fun for the whole family!

Proposal: The property is being developed with an attached quadplex (4 dwelling units), as allowed outright in the underlying Moderate Density Residential (R-MD) zone. The proposed middle housing land division will place each new dwelling on its own sub-lot for property transfer purposes (sale/ownership) only. The larger property will remain as a single lot for zoning and development purposes.

File Number
MHLD-2025-003

Application Type(s)
Middle Housing Land Division

Proposal: Consolidate the two lots and reduce the street-side setback along the Wren Street frontage from 20 ft to 15 ft, to facilitate development of an attached duplex on the site.

File Number(s)
VR-2025-006
LC-2025-001

Do you recognize this person? They are responsible for several vehicle break-ins in the Historic Downtown Milwaukie Neighborhood. If you can provide information about the identity of this suspect, contact Milwaukie Police, police@milwaukieoregon.gov. 

Annexation of the property located at 4920 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222

File Number(s)
A-2025-001

Application Type(s)
Expedited Annexation

Location
4920 SE Lake Road

Meeting Date(s)
City Council Regular Session May 6, 2025

Current Status
Public Notice Mailed April 16, 2025