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- Benton County announces dates for public hearing on appeal of landfill decision
Benton County has scheduled a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners for the appeal of the decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with a planned continuance on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 110 SW 53rd… Read more: Benton County announces dates for public hearing on appeal of landfill decision - FEMA invites public comment on plan that could affect development in Special Flood Hazard Areas
FEMA seeks public input by October 6 on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) and implementation plan for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). - Republic Services files appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of Coffin Butte LandfillThe Benton County Planning Division has received an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LU-24-027, the application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The applicant, Republic Services, filed the appeal with the County on Tuesday, August 12. The Planning Commission adopted the decision on Tuesday, July 29, opening a 14-day window in which… Read more: Republic Services files appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill
- Severe weather grounds Van Halen tribute; local band to headline at Benton County Fair
Benton County announces a change in the main stage lineup for Friday, August 1. Completely Unchained, the Van Halen tribute band scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., is unable to appear. Local band The Raven Kings will fill the headliner spot, with Skynny Lyzyrd as the opening act. Concerts and rodeos are included in the… Read more: Severe weather grounds Van Halen tribute; local band to headline at Benton County Fair - Planning Commission adopts decision to deny landfill expansion applicationThe Benton County Planning Commission met on July 29 to adopt their findings of fact and conclusions of law, finalizing their decision to deny LU-24-027 — Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. After about an hour of discussion on the document, the members of the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt the… Read more: Planning Commission adopts decision to deny landfill expansion application
- Planning Commission to meet virtually on July 29The Benton County Planning Commission will meet virtually on July 29 at 6 p.m. to adopt the decision and findings on LU-24-027, Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. Community members can view the meeting through Zoom. Those who wish to watch the virtual proceedings in a County location can go to the Kalapuya… Read more: Planning Commission to meet virtually on July 29
- Final Open Record Period to end July 16 at 5:00 p.m. as public hearing on proposed landfill expansion concludesCORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Planning Commission announces the deadline to submit written testimony in the public hearing on LU-24-027, Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. Reponses to new written evidence that was submitted during the hearings on July 8 and 9 will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July… Read more: Final Open Record Period to end July 16 at 5:00 p.m. as public hearing on proposed landfill expansion concludes
- Sign-up now open for verbal testimony on July 8 & 9The Benton County Planning Division has opened online sign-up for those wishing to give verbal testimony about the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. Registrants to give verbal testimony on July 8 or 9 will be added to the roster in the order in which the online sign-up form is completed. The public hearing… Read more: Sign-up now open for verbal testimony on July 8 & 9
- Benton County releases supplemental staff report for hearing on proposed landfill expansion The Benton County Planning Division has released the supplemental staff report for LU-24-027, the conditional land use application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The report is available for public viewing on the County’s Munidocs platform. A number of new exhibits submitted by the applicant and the County have also been uploaded… Read more: Benton County releases supplemental staff report for hearing on proposed landfill expansion
- Governor and Congresswoman celebrate Benton County Crisis Center; public invited to tour this weekend
* Español a continuación * Benton County administration, elected officials and behavioral health partners gathered on June 20 to celebrate the completion of the Benton County Crisis Center. Governor Tina Kotek and Congresswoman Val Hoyle joined the Board of Commissioners and other County leaders in a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new building. The… Read more: Governor and Congresswoman celebrate Benton County Crisis Center; public invited to tour this weekend