• Stories from the SPA

    Wheeling and Dealing, Property Development on the Clatsop Plains

    November 4, 2022 /

    Yesterday November 3, 2022, Richie Schroeder passed away after a short illness. I met Richie back in the late 1997 when my wife Annie and I moved into Surf Pines. However, it was not until fall of 2018 that we happened to be both sitting at the bar at McMenamins that I finally got to know him better. We shared our love of local history, and I explained that I was working on a video piece about the 50thanniversary of Surf Pines becoming an association and the 70th anniversary of it being developed by Barney Lucas in 1949 for our annual association meeting in August 2019. He then told me he literally was…

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    Clatsop County Short Term Rentals Update

    August 6, 2022 /

     ‌  ‌ Clatsop County Short Term Rentals Update Short-term Rental Limits / Caps — Public Comments Meeting Two public meetings are scheduled to obtain public input on proposed limitations on the number of short-term rental units in unincorporated Clatsop County and on proposed revisions to the short-term rental operating standards. The meetings will both be held virtually. The first meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6. The second meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17.  You do not need to register to participate. Public Survey on STR Limits The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners is inviting the public to weigh in on limiting the number of short-term vacation rentals permitted in residential zones. Through the month…

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  • Meeting info and Ken's vacation
    Board Of Directors

    August 9, 2022 Planning Commission Agenda

    August 3, 2022 /

    From: Gail Henrikson <ghenrikson@co.clatsop.or.us>Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:13 PMTo: Gail Henrikson <ghenrikson@co.clatsop.or.us> Subject: August 9, 2022 Planning Commission Agenda Good evening, everyone. The agenda package for the August 9, 2022, Planning Commission meeting has been published and is available on the County’s website.  For those who have requested paper copies, Clancie will be preparing those tomorrow and they should be available in the afternoon for you to pick up (or to be mailed). While this may appear to be a very large and overwhelming agenda, much of the material has already been reviewed several times by either the citizen advisory committees or the Planning Commission.  Staff will be requesting one motion on the entire package of…

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  • Meeting info and Ken's vacation
    Board Of Directors

    Ken’s Vacation and we need help Annual Meeting and Format Changes…

    August 1, 2022 /

    As all of you should be aware our annual meeting is this Saturday 6 August, 2022 at 9am at the Astoria Golf and Country Club AGCC. Cecilia Mushinskie who heads up Community Relations Committee CRC is looking for some help checking people into the meeting at the AGCC. Volunteers will check the members in and also check in Zoom members, then match up Proxy’s to provide ballots and lastly help with the count. Please call or text Cecilia @ (909) 214-2899. Annual Meeting Changes Surf Pines Association is conducting this year’s meeting in person and by ZOOM for those who do not wish to attend in person. Two important items of note.…

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  • Safety and Security Committee

    August 3, 2022 Board of Commissioners Work Session – STR Caps

    July 28, 2022 /

    From: Gail Henrikson ghenrikson@co.clatsop.or.usSubject: August 3, 2022 Board of Commissioners Work Session – STR CapsDate: July 28, 2022 at 7:52:03 AM PDTTo: Gail Henrikson ghenrikson@co.clatsop.or.us Good morning, everyone. The agenda for the August 3 Board of Commissioners Work Session has been posted on the County’s website. Work Sessions are an opportunity for Board members to discuss issues informally with staff and invited guests. The Board encourages members of the public to attend Work Sessions and listen to the discussion, but there is generally no opportunity for public comment. Gail Henrikson, AICP, CFM, DirectorClatsop County Community Development800 Exchange Street, Suite 100Astoria, OR 97103503.325.8611 | 503.338.3666 Faxghenrikson@co.clatsop.or.us Board of Commissioners Clatsop County WORK SESSION AGENDA…

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    FAQ on Barking dogs and other Animal Complaints on private property.

    July 19, 2022 /

    Question: Who do I report barking dogs, loud chickens, and other Public Nuisances on private property. Answer: All Public Nuisances, regarding animal issues located on private property, must be reported to Keaton Walde, the Animal Control Officer for the Clatsop County Animal Control Services. His contact information is 503-298-9881 (Mobile) and 503-861-7387 (Office). His e-mail is kwalde@co.clatsop.or.us. He indicated that the correct process is to contact his department with your complaint directly. He cannot enforce complaints from a third party, such as our security person.   In Clatsop County there is no special form to complete so Deputy Walde typically will personally observe the offending property to ascertain if the issue is severe enough…

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