Public Notices

The Monroe Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing on  Monday, January 13, 2025, 5:30PM, at the Monroe Community Center, 605 Main Street, Monroe, for the purpose of accepting any and all public comment prior to deliberating and deciding on a petition for a conditional use permit.

LAND USE ACTION REQUESTS: The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow non-conforming use of property, tax lot 14528DB03900, adjacent to 415 Fir Street, specifically allowing a residential unit.

• The property at 415 Fir Street and the subject property (tax lot 14528DB03900) are currently zoned Commercial (C). 
• The property at 415 Fir Street has an existing residential unit and the historical use of this property has been residential prior to rezoning.
• The subject property was created from Council action to vacate a portion of 4th Street and by a lot line adjustment.
• The subject property meets GRB density (5,500 SF minimum).

BASED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACTS, STAFF IS RECOMMENDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS SUBMITTED.

The staff report is below. Copies of the staff report are available for review at Monroe City Hall during normal business hours. Additional information may be available on the City website www.ci.monroe.or.us. Inquires may be directed to the City Administrator, steve.martinenko∂monroeoregon.gov (541) 847-5175

This will be an open and recorded public hearing prior to Commission deliberation. The Planning Commission is the decision-making bodies for this type of legislative action though it can be appealed to Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA).

STAFF REPORT