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Agenda
MARCH 3, 2026
DOVER FIRE STATION
24545 SE FIRWOOD RD SANDY
CALL TO ORDER: Gordon
INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVAL FEBRUARY 2026 MINUTES
TREASURER’S REPORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES
LAND USE APPLICATIONS
- Z0041-26Application for replacement dwelling 34901 SE Skogan Rd- Sandy CPO
- Z0088-25 Appeal decision -denial confirmed; 46881 SE HIGHWAY 26
- Z0001-26 Approval with conditions; hardship trailer; 42400 SE Orql Hull Rd
- Z0315/6-25 New Hearing with BCC for Amended Proposal; change of zoning from EFU; staff denied original proposal.
CODE ENFORCEMENT-Ric
ROAD CLEANUP-Sue
NEW BUSINESS
Increase involvement; local business promotion; get to know your neighbor; future speakers or topics, etc.
Minutes
May 5, 2026 7:00 P.M.
DOVER FIRE STATION
24545 SE FIRWOOD RD, SANDY
I. CALL TO ORDER – Gordon – 7:01 PM – lead by Bruce
II. INTRODUCTIONS
19 attendees
III. APPROVAL OF APRIL 7, 2026 MINUTES
Minutes approved as written
IV. TREASURER’S REPORT – Bruce
Balance $153.25 plus $50 gift card
V. FIRE DEPRTMENT UPDATE
Chief’s Report – Steve Deters
- Siren available on CFD website
- Incident Management conducted realistic wildfire simulations, strengthen understanding of roles and responsibilities. Included wildfires and natural disasters; i.e. floods, wind and railway
- Graduated 15 new volunteers
- April 27, Sandy and Clackamas Fire joint hybrid Q&A session on annexation
- April 29 graduation and swearing in of Volunteer Academy 25-02
- 169 incidents; fire 6, hazmat 8, law enforcement 6, medical 117, non-emergency 22 and Public service 10. Dover station 22 calls
- Discussion on Chem spill at 427 & Keisecker 5:30 am buckets of suspected CBD isolate. Sheriff called for Chem response, Ric called Code Enforcement, they are not handling referred him to County Road Dept and Sheriff.
Volunteer Report – Quinton and Drew reported
- 15 volunteer graduates; 12 suppression assigned to Station 74 on Firwood Rd and 3 support
Volunteer recruitment for Academy 26-02; 72 invited, 59 submitted responses
Next phase; Physical Ability Awareness Day & Test Days.
- Explorer 2026-2027 recruitment closed; 22 applications, 6 returning 9 graduating (5 are pursuing fire education & training)
- Calls for service 17; EMS-11, Misc Fire / Veg / Motor vehicle Fire / chimney – 1. Motor Vehicle accidents-3, structure fire-1, powerline down-0, Public Service-1, other-0
- Training; Wildland fundamentals-mandatory Fire Shelter Deployment, Wildland-create a hand line and pump & roll tactics , EMS-ABC Skills check off , Wildland-Scenarios, Progressive Hose Lay, Rehab Drill-Equipment Repair, Community Right to know & SDS Sheets, Volunteer Academy 25-02 graduation
- Shift coverage 21 of 30 nights 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM, going to increase with new graduates
VI. COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION - Joyce Fields
Types of applications, Appeal process, CPO comments, etc. Bring your questions
- Joyce covered the varied Land Use Applications and the process they follow using Oregon Revised Statutes and Statewide Planning Goals. Process includes Oregon Admin. Rules (OAR), Comprehensive Plan (last updated in 1996 with ongoing revisions) Local Ordinances and Local Decisions. State sets the Standard
- Type l vs Type II and Type III Permits procedures and how they differ
- Public Input; criteria, Hearings Officer, common impacts i.e. noise, lighting, traffic/transportation system, cost or change. Unable to consider, the following; Property values-LUBA, Health Impact from Cell Towers-Federal Law
- Timelines Zoning & Development Ordinance for each Type. State Law sets the time requirements-120 days inside UGB (Urban Growth Boundary) and 150 days outside of UGB
- Statewide Planning Goals of 19 listed only 14 apply to Clackamas County.
- Extremely beneficial presentation
VII. LAND USE APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS
Z0041-26 Final Decision-Approval with conditions; Replacement dwelling,
34901 SE Skogan Rd
Z0119-26 Application – Temporary Dwelling for Care - Renewal; 40050 SE Trubel Rd, no objections.
Z0121-26 Submitted Application-Pending; verification of non-conforming use, Motorcross track established in 1974, south side of Rude Rd., Zone 1 AG/Forest district. Some discussion regarding noise levels. Gordon will research.
VIII. CODE ENFORCEMENT – Ric
Property North side of Firwood Rd-looks great. Compliant case closed-possible buyer. South side Fir- wood case remains closed.
Discussion of construction on Pagh Rd, Music Camp wedding venue, mobile home Beatty Rd
VIIII. SHERIFF & CLACKAMAS FIRE presentation – Feedback
Handout would have been helpful. Tremendous amount of information.
X. ROAD CLEANUP – Sue
Few volunteers but group from Ant Farm was very helpful. Thank You volunteers and Ant Farm
Need to find a way to increase volunteerism.
XI. NEW BUSINESS – Interest in possible bear avoidance presentation
Hoodland District is having issues with short-term rentals, garbage drawing bears. Ric will contact OFW (Oregon Fish and Wildlife) regarding bear awareness and procedures presentation.
XII. BEE AWARENESS – Gordon
Gordon handed out an interesting list of Bee Facts and a demonstration of how the hive works.
Thank you Gordon.
MEETING ADJOURNED 8:45 PM
ATTENDEES
Tom Burke
Kathy Coon
Martha Deere
Steve Deters
Bruce Heider
Dianne Heider
Sue Hein
Chuck Moen
Jim Moen
Theresa Oslund
Marshall Ricker
Jess Stevens
Cyndi VanOrsow
Dan VanOrsow
Rayner Yoshioka
Plus guest speakers
