Planner Assigned
I’ve been assigned to work with Suzanne Savin from the Portland Bureau of Development Services. Her job is to review my adjustment application and rule on the larger ADU. Needless to say, her role is pivotal in the development.
On Tuesday, Suzanne came by the house this week to look at the property and discuss the process. She gave us kudos for a thorough presentation, and suggested that I go into ADU consulting.
Her two concerns were the permeable pathway (wanted to make sure it wasn’t a driveway) and that construction may damage the laurel hedge. I’m not particularly concerned about the laurels, since they seem to be nearly indestructible.
Suzanne says she’ll be mailing out public input notices later this week (the 31st) and that she’ll let me know if there are any objections from the neighbors. All in all, it was a very positive meeting and I look forward to working with her. She seems very approachable.