City of Boardman

The council discussed the city's financial reports and the recent audit, which received a clear opinion with no findings. The meeting included presentations from local students regarding school activities and events, as well as a naming contest for municipal vehicles. Additionally, the council reviewed the upcoming Northeast Front Street Improvements Project, detailing plans for infrastructure upgrades, including sidewalks, streetlights, truck parking, and street extensions, along with the project's timeline for bidding and construction.

This Housing Capacity Analysis for the City of Boardman, Oregon, forecasts the city's housing needs and residential land requirements from 2026 to 2046. It details the demographic profile, current housing conditions, and estimated housing demand based on income and household characteristics. The analysis also outlines future housing needs, including specific housing production targets by income level and unit type, aiming to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all residents over the 20-year period.

This draft memorandum details the Residential Buildable Lands Inventory for the City of Boardman, Oregon. It outlines the methodology for identifying buildable residential land within the city's Urban Growth Boundary, consistent with Oregon's Statewide Land Use Planning Goals 10 and 14. The inventory classifies land, identifies development constraints, assigns development status, and calculates net developable acreage to assess the city's capacity to accommodate housing needs over a 20-year planning period. The results are intended to inform the City's Housing Needs Analysis and future policy recommendations.

This Development Plan aims to create a comprehensive and sustainable land use plan for future growth in Boardman, focusing on housing and commercial development. Its objectives include enhancing housing diversity and attainability, promoting economic development and job creation, integrating sustainable design principles, preserving local culture, and fostering vibrant, accessible, and inclusive spaces. The plan seeks to attract development that will ensure long-term economic activity and tax growth.

The key discussion focused on updates to the real estate development master planning process. The process has been refined after extensive communication with city consultants to avoid duplication of efforts, specifically regarding the comprehensive plan update (zoning code dive) and the TSP update. The revised master planning process is sequential: Phase one involves a land use plan for the Columbia View property (Frederickson property), Phase two addresses the downtown master plan including the Good Shepard site, and Phase three covers remaining areas at a higher level. A pilot project focusing on cottage cluster housing, using city-owned land, is planned to start concurrently with Phase one to establish parameters for affordable housing, green space, and community space. The committee also discussed scheduling the Developer 101 curriculum, intended to educate stakeholders on developer motivations and risks, for early April, with an in-person format preferred. This will precede the Developer Roundtable, where developers will be invited.