Milwaukie Planning Commission - 01/14

The City of Milwaukie Oregon Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 14, 2025, primarily focused on a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the city's flood hazard regulations in the Milwaukee Municipal Code Title 18. The amendments aim to establish standards for no net loss of key floodplain functions to comply with federal requirements tied to the National Flood Insurance Program and the Endangered Species Act. Staff presented detailed information on floodplain mapping, regulatory changes including mitigation requirements for flood storage, impervious surfaces, and vegetation removal, and the introduction of a riparian buffer zone. The Commission discussed the necessity of adopting these standards to maintain participation in the federal flood insurance program and ensure affordable flood insurance for property owners. After clarifications and public testimony, the Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the amendments to the City Council. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on Planning Commission recruitment, meeting length and frequency considerations, and upcoming agenda items. No contract awards, RFPs, or direct procurement actions were addressed during this meeting.