From Bryan.Gonzalez at state.or.us  Tue Nov 18 09:19:11 2008
From: Bryan.Gonzalez at state.or.us (Bryan Gonzalez)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:19:11 -0800
Subject: [DLCD-Rulemaking] Consideration of Administrative Rules regarding
	Urban Growth	Boundaries
Message-ID: <4922887A.2F4E.003B.0@lcd.state.or.us>

Dear Interested Person:

CAPTION:Amended rules under OAR 660, division 24, interpreting Goal 14
regarding UGB adoption 			and amendment
 
The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is considering
the adoption of new and amended administrative rules to clarify and
streamline the UGB amendment process and reduce costs to local
governments. These proposed new and amended rules will be codified under
OAR chapter 660, division 24. LCDC may consider additional provisions
related to this topic suggested by interested persons during the public
comment period or by the department.

LCDC will hold a public hearing to consider and possibly adopt the
proposed new and amended rules on Thursday, December 4, at the Tillamook
County Library, 1716 3rd Street, Tillamook, Oregon. The meeting, which
includes other agenda items, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interested persons
may testify during the public hearing regarding the proposed new and
amended rules, or submit written comments by providing 20 copies to the
commission assistant. Written comments may also be submitted prior to
the public hearing as described below.

The proposed new and amended rules, as well as additional notice
documents, may be obtained from the department?s website at
www.oregon.gov/lcd. Alternatively, to obtain a copy of the proposed
new or amended rules by mail, e mail, or fax, contact Bryan Cruz
Gonz?lez at (503) 373-0050 ext. 322 or by e mail at
bryan.gonzalez at state.or.us. 

Address written comments to the Chair of the Land Conservation and
Development Commission, care of Bryan Cruz Gonz?lez at the above
address, fax number or e-mail address. LCDC will accept testimony,
including written comments, until the close of the public hearing.
However, to be provided to LCDC in advance of or at the meeting, written
comments must be received by the close of business on November 28,
2008.

If you have questions about this proposal, contact Bob Rindy at (503)
373-0050 ext. 229 or by e mail at bob.rindy at state.or.us.


From Bryan.Gonzalez at state.or.us  Tue Nov 18 16:27:17 2008
From: Bryan.Gonzalez at state.or.us (Bryan Gonzalez)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:27:17 -0800
Subject: [DLCD-Rulemaking] Wind Energy Facilities on Farmland
Message-ID: <4922ECCF.2F4E.003B.0@lcd.state.or.us>

Dear Interested Person:

CAPTION:	Amendment of LCDC rule to clarify review process for
wind projects on farmland

The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) will consider
the adoption of amendments to administrative rules to clarify the
current review process for commercial power generation facilities on
farmland by creating a separate category and new standards for review of
wind power projects under the list of permitted and conditional uses set
forth in OAR 660-033-0130. LCDC may consider additional provisions
related to this topic suggested by interested persons during the public
comment period or by the department.

LCDC will hold a public hearing to consider and possibly adopt the
proposed rule amendments on Thursday, December 4, at the Tillamook
County Library, 1716 3rd Street, Tillamook, Oregon. The meeting, which
includes other agenda items, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Interested persons
may testify during the public hearing regarding the proposed rule
amendments, or submit written comments by providing 20 copies to the
commission assistant. Written comments may also be submitted prior to
the public hearing as described below.

The proposed rule amendments, as well as additional notice documents,
may be obtained from the department?s website at www.oregon.gov/lcd.
Alternatively, to obtain a copy of the proposed rule amendments by mail,
e mail, or fax, please contact Bryan Cruz Gonz?lez at (503) 373-0050
ext. 322 or by e mail at bryan.gonzalez at state.or.us. 

Address written comments to the Chair of the Land Conservation and
Development Commission, care of Bryan Cruz Gonz?lez at the above
address, fax number or e-mail address. LCDC will accept testimony,
including written comments, until the close of the public hearing.
However, to be provided to LCDC in advance of or at the meeting, written
comments must be received by the close of business on November 28,
2008.

If you have questions about this proposal, contact Katherine Daniels at
(503) 373-0050 ext. 329 or by e mail at katherine.daniels at state.or.us or
Jon Jinings at (541) 318-2890 or by e mail at jon.jinings at state.or.us.