The committee approved a subdivision plat, a special use permit with added displacement funds and more time for affected residents, the River District parklet program, and a lift-assist ordinance for assisted living facilities and nursing homes. It also rejected a packaged liquor request at Kilburn Avenue and laid over two items for later review.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Data center standards tabled

The committee tabled a proposed resolution to set minimum standards, performance requirements, and community benefit obligations for data center development after staff said the draft would need revision to fit legal limits.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Parking changes approved; solar project delayed

The committee approved three traffic and parking changes, but delayed action on a proposed solar array and fence project at 609 Kilburn Avenue for three weeks.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Event permits approved

The committee approved four event-related resolutions, including a Memorial Day Parade that is expected to cost about $17,000 in city support for police, fire, and traffic control.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Subdivision plat approved for council

The committee approved a subdivision plat for Puri West State and sent it to the City Council on a 4-1 vote. It also considered, but did not advance, the Mercy Health Rockton Campus final plat after discussion about parcel changes, drainage, and potential legal consequences.

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