Hearing on Geologic Permit

Spring St. development site viewed from the beach.\Photo by Elaine Karnes.

The Newport Planning Commission has held two hearings on an appeal by local citizens, which Oregon Shores has supported, of a geologic permit for a proposed development on Spring St.  City staff recommended approval of the applicant’s geologic permit, required as a precursor to permission to develop.  The land to be developed is adjacent to the rapidly eroding area of Jump-Off Joe (in fact, it is part of what geologists call the “Spring Street landslide”), and Oregon Shores argues, along with neighbors, that the proposed development site is prone to landslides, and that the applicant’s geological engineering report is entirely inadequate.

After the second hearing on Oct. 8, the record was held open for seven days to allow for additional public comment.  If you would like to weigh in on the issue you have until close of business on Monday Oct. 15. 

For background, see Oregon Shores’ full comments.

For more information about the process, or to submit comments, contact Community Development Director Derrick Tokos, (541) 574-0626, d.tokos@newportoregon.gov.  Comments can also be submitted in writing to the Newport Planning Commission, Newport City Hall, 169 S.W. Coast Hwy, Newport, OR  97365. 

For more information on Oregon Shores’ position, contact Phillip Johnson, executive director, (503) 754-9303, phillip@oregonshores.org.