Planning Commission

MEETING INFORMATION

The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 or 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Planning Commission meetings are conducted in a hybrid format, with some Commissioners, staff, presenters, and members of the public attending remotely via Webex and others attending in person at City Hall. Click here to view the upcoming agenda.

The public can watch PC meetings online or on TV Cable Channel 30. Those who wish to participate remotely should complete the speaker form https://westlinnoregon.gov/citycouncil/meeting-request-speak-signup before 4:00 pm on the meeting day to receive an invitation to join the meeting. Virtual participants can log in through a computer, mobile device, or telephone.

If you require special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call City Hall 48 hours before the meeting date at 503-657-0331.

PROVIDING INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission greatly values citizen input and welcomes ideas and opinions on how to keep West Linn livable. Email correspondences to the Planning Commission may be sent to askthepc@westlinnoregon.gov or the staff liaison. Submit written comments by email to the staff liaison before 4:00 pm on the meeting day.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Planning Commission is a seven-member, quasi-judicial citizen board responsible for deciding land use applications and advising the City Council on master plans, development code text amendment, zone change, and comprehensive plan amendment applications. The Planning Commission evaluates new and existing policies and plans that guide and regulate future growth and development in West Linn. The Commission's powers and duties are granted by charter, City ordinances, state law, and official policies created by the City Council. Members are appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor with consent from the City Council. 

Current Commissioners are:

• John Carr, Chair
• Joel Metlen, Vice Chair
• Gary Walvatne
• Tom Watton
• David D.Jones
• Kathryn Schulte-Hillen
• Jason Evans

Council Liaison:Carol Bryck

Staff Liaison: Darren Wyss, Planning Manager