Planning Commission 05/11/2026

The City of Lake Oswego Planning Commission held a meeting on May 11, 2026, primarily focused on the ongoing rezoning for housing project (PP25-00001). The discussion centered on compliance with state mandates under House Bill 2001 and the city's housing needs analysis, which identified a deficit in residential development capacity. The commission reviewed the updated project schedule, which includes consultant work on existing conditions analysis, stakeholder interviews, and zoning alternatives reports, with final adoption of amendments expected by late 2027 or early 2028. Public engagement strategies were a key topic, with plans for open houses, stakeholder interviews, community surveys, and online communications to gather community input on zoning methodologies and focus areas. The commission also discussed the importance of balancing state housing requirements with community concerns and the potential impacts of future state housing need calculations. No contract awards or specific procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the commission acknowledged the recent consultant contract finalization for the code audit and amendments project. The meeting concluded with scheduling updates and recognition of a long-serving staff member's departure.