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Land Use Committee Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 - 6:04 PM: Introductions. 6:05 PM: Update on 1144 and 1204 Tenino.  Since our meeting in January, the developer has hit a snag with the City which will not allow driveways in front of the buildings because they are attached duplexes, not attached single-family homes. 6:05 - 6:30 PM: Comprehensive Plan Map Refinement Project. The Planning and Sustainability Commission and the Project have proposed to change the future zoning for properties along 18th and 19th and north of Insley from R2.5 to R1d due to ongoing development there.  The present zoning is RHd.  Southeast District Liaison Marty Stockton will discuss […]

SMILE General Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

7:30 p.m.    Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.    Review and pass minutes - for January 3 General Meeting. 7:40 p.m.    Presentation: “The Nest” Program for Foster Children - Kathryn Carnell, Outreach Coordinator for Boys and Girls Aid. 7:50 p.m.     Update: Crime Prevention - R. Corless, SMILE Crime Prevention Committee Chair. 8:00 p.m.    Discussion - Friends of Moreland Woods - Friends of Moreland Woods is a group of neighbors working to preserve as a community space the wooded lot between Wilhelm's Funeral Home and Llewellyn Elementary.  The Friends are seeking input from the community about what is most valuable about the Woods, […]

Moreland Woods Forum

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

The Moreland Woods Committee is seeking advice and opinions from neighbors about possible uses of the two acre property located between Llewelyn School and Wilhelm Mortuary.

Transportation Committee Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 p.m.   Introductions and Announcements – Scott Kelly, Chairman, Transportation Committee. 6:10 p.m.    Pedestrian crossing on south side of Tacoma at McLoughlin – Scott Kelly.  Update on communication with ODOT. 6:20 p.m.    Oaks Bottom Habitat Enhancement Project – Springwater Closure – Scott Kelly.   Discuss proposed Springwater Corridor temporary closure in summer 2018 and proposed detour routes. Discuss recommending the SMILE Board send a letter to BES and PBOT requesting parking be removed on both sides of Milwaukie Ave from Reedway to Mitchell and temporary bike lanes be installed on this section during the Springwater closure and detour. […]

SMILE Board Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

7:30 p.m.    Welcome - Introductions. 7:35 p.m.    Review and pass minutes - for January 17 meeting. 7:40 p.m.   Discussion:  Better Housing by Design Project & Comprehensive Plan Map Refinement Project - David Schoellhamer, SMILE Land Use Committee Chair.  Better Housing by Design Project - This city project has proposed revising the rules for multifamily zones which cover about 21% of Sellwood-Moreland.  Details are athttps://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/71903.  Comprehensive Plan Map Refinement Project - This city project is revising the Comprehensive Plan Map for ongoing development, primarily in North Westmoreland.  Details are at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/73388.  The Board will consider revising and submitting comments recommended by […]

Springwater Meadows Planting Party!

Springwater Meadows SE 9th between Marion and Linn, Portland, OR, United States

Bring your friends and family and join us for the second planting party at Springwater Meadows* as we place another round of native, pollinator-friendly plants in the ground! Please bring gloves, wheelbarrows, shovels and box cutters (if you have them), along with your water bottle and weather-ready attire as we join friends and neighbors in getting this beautiful neighborhood gem ready for even more native plants.  This is an all-ages event.  Everyone is welcome! RSVP SE 9th Ave Between Marion + Linn Streets  

SMILE Land Use Committee Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 - 6:05 PM: Introductions. 6:05 - 6:45 PM: Neighborhood Contact meeting for 5236 SE 18th:  Architects Gunnar Langhus and Richard Grimes will present and discuss a proposal for an 18 unit apartment building. 6:45 - 6:55 PM: Updates on SMILE comments on the Better Housing by Design Project and SMILE testimony on the Map Refinement Project that were the subject of our February meeting (David Schoellhamer). 6:55 - 7:05 PM: General discussion of other issues: Possibly including our website, projects list, Residential Infill Project, and other topics.

SMILE General Meeting

SMILE Station 8210 SE 13th Street, Portland, OR, United States

Moreland Woods Survey – Last Day!

Please take a minute to share your vision for Moreland Woods, the tree-studded property between Llewelyn School and Wilhelm's Funeral Home.  The survey closes today!

SELLWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER RALLY!!!!

Sellwood Community Center 1436 SE Spokane Street, Portland, OR

Fight to keep the Sellwood and Woodstock Community Centers open!  Join your neighbors to show your support for our beloved centers.