Land Use Hearings Officer - Z0096-26 - August 20, 2026

This was a land use hearing conducted by a hearings officer appointed by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on August 20, 2026, regarding application Z0096-26 for modifications to a previously approved event venue on a 20-acre forest-zoned property near Beaver Creek Road. The hearing focused on an appeal against the county planner's approval of modifications including a reconfigured parking lot and an addition to the existing building to accommodate permanent restrooms. The discussion included detailed presentations of site plans, building elevations, and concerns raised by the appellant about unpermitted structures, noise pollution, and alleged violations of prior land use conditions. The applicant and their architect provided evidence supporting compliance with permit requirements and efforts to mitigate noise impacts. The hearings officer outlined procedural matters including the opportunity for submitting additional evidence and rebuttals before issuing a final decision. No contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this hearing.