What: Casual social event with friends, food, and beverages.

Topic: DOGAMI’s Tsunami Program: Improving community resilience through science and collaboration

Speaker: Laura (Stimely) Gabel, MS, RG, Coastal Field Geologist, Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)

Background: The prospect of tsunami striking Arch Cape and Falcon Cove is real. Where should we go if a tsunami strikes and how fast do we need to get there? How will our community respond? What can we do to build the resiliency of this community we love? Families and Visitors having to shelter in place for up to 2 weeks is real. Join us to learn what the needs are and how you can become part of the solution.

Sponsor: ACFCBCC Emergency Preparedness Committee

RESPOND: Please send email by 9/1/2024 to ACFCBCC@gmail.com to let us know you will join us and how many will be in your party.

CLATSOP COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION VIRTUAL MEETING

Clatsop County has scheduled a Work Session for the Commissioners to consider the public comments on the Housing Amendments. The agenda, materials (including all public comments received), and zoom link can be found below.  Members of the public are NOT allowed to speak at work sessions, but being on the call will let the County know the community has concerns.

The Meeting Packet can be viewed here.

NEW (7/20/2024): Oregon Coast Alliance comments on proposed housing amendments can be viewed here.

NEW (7/18/2024): Community Club public comments on proposed housing amendments can be viewed here.

The  time has come for submission of written public comments for Clatsop County’s proposed zoning changes discussed at the Community Forum back in December 2023 and January 2024 (previously referred to as Ord 23-14).. If you’ve already sent in comments, please re-submit them now or send in additional comments to be sure they are included in the official record. All comments due by JULY 21, 2024.

The changes most relevant to Arch Cape include: 

1. Reduce minimum buildable lot size to 5,000 sq ft (currently 7500 sq ft).

2. Allow triplexes and quadplexes as permitted uses (currently not allowed).

3. Allow multi-family dwellings (5 units or more) in commercial zone (currently not allowed).

4. Allow manufactured home parks in commercial zone (currently not allowed).

5. Allow new public or private road construction as outright use (currently permitted as conditional use with public notice, public comment and right to appeal).

Article 4 - Housing Amendments “red-lined changes” can be viewed here.

Clatsop County response to request for supporting data can be viewed here.

Comments may be mailed to:
Clatsop County Community Development Department
Land Use Planning Division
800 Exchange Street, Suite 100
Astoria, OR 97103

Comments may be submitted via email at:
comdev@clatsopcounty.gov

Clatsop County Website page:
LAWDUC Amendments to Facilitate Housing Construction | Clatsop County OR

Our regular UPS delivery driver, Dave Brady, is retiring.
Dave’s Celebration Poster can be viewed here.
Cannon Beach Gazette article can be viewed here.

Come see the “NEW” Cannon Beach Fire Station
Hotdogs, Chips, and Tours!
See the poster here.

What: Arch Cape - Falcon Cove Beach Community Club annual membership meeting and pot-luck dinner

When: Saturday, May 18, 6:00 PM

Where: St. Peter the Fisherman Church, 79441 US-101, Arch Cape, OR

Topic: The CONEX Box at St. Peter the Fisherman Church and beyond.

Topic: Preparing to protect your pets during a natural disaster

What: Casual social event with hotdogs and beverages provided.

Sponsor: ACFCBCC Emergency Preparedness Committee

Details: The event flyer can be viewed at this link.

Please send email to ACFCBCC@gmail.com to let us know you will join us on March 16 and how many will be in your party.

ARCH CAPE WATER & SANITARY DISTRICTS’ RATE PAYER FORUM

Presidents of the Arch Cape Water and Sanitary Districts are hosting a community forum for rate payers of the Districts.  The two topics are:

1.    An assessment of the State of the Districts and its financial impact 

2.    Further refinement of the options for paying for the ongoing operations costs of the Forest-Watershed, e.g., logging, rate increases, a local option levy or a combination, and a recommended process deciding which option will be used.

What: Arch Cape - Falcon Cove Beach Community Club potluck dinner and presentation

When: Saturday, February 17, 6:00 PM

Where: Arch Cape Fire Station

Presentation: “US-101 at Asbury Creek Project”. The project manager and the resident engineer readily accepted our invitation and are anxious to inform our community about the project and to hear input about the project.

Oregon Department of Transportation : Project-Details : Projects : State of Oregon

Topic: ORDINANCE 23-14 — Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Agenda Work Session (& Regular Meeting)
Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

The presentation given at the 1/17/2024 informational meeting can be viewed here.

While there is no opportunity for verbal public comment in work sessions, the Community Club encourages people to send in written comments prior to the meeting, ideally this week or weekend. Address the email to the Clatsop County Commissioners at commissioners@co.clatsop.or.us<mailto:commissioners@co.clatsop.or.us.

Agenda Packet and online meeting information can be viewed here.

Topic: Housing Amendments Information Session
Time: Jan 16, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://co-clatsop-or-us.zoom.us/j/86453445187?pwd=DsBSwNP5ufa6DRnxbjfTimbHmd3Kcl.1

Meeting ID: 864 5344 5187
Passcode: 638778
Dial by your location:  1 719 359 4580 US

LAWDUC Amendments to Support Housing Development can be viewed here.

Link to the Clatsop County Housing Amendments Information Session Webpage.

Presenter: Edward H. Wallmark,
Protection Unit Forester for Oregon Dept of Forestry,
Wildfire Risk Management.

What: Casual dinner and social event. Homemade lasagna and refreshments will be provided.

Sponsor: ACFCBCC Emergency Preparedness Committee

Respond: by 12/9/2023 to acfcbcc@gmail.com

We hope you can join us. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you as (even if they are not members of the community club).

Background: The county has proposed these changes for the entire county, to alleviate homelessness by increasing development. But in Arch Cape, concerns have been raised about environmental impact, infrastructure capacity, and having the result be more vacation homes rather than affordable housing for residents.

Summary of Changes:

• Reduce minimum lot sizes.

• Allow multi-family and other types of housing such as RV parks.

• Remove opportunity for community review of roads.

• Eliminate required notice to neighboring landowners.

• Eliminate public involvement for most development.

LAWDUC Amendments to Facilitate Housing Development can be viewed here.

A reprint from the November 2023 Tunnel Echoes on this topic can be viewed here.

ZOOM : https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73999579387?pwd=tNCJbJJ9H4LIcGH64GeTczDjAPodcS.1

Organized by the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District
We need your help to spread the holiday cheer to all in our dear community.

Help Santa and his firefighting elves collect canned and nonperishable foods for the Cannon Beach Food Pantry. Santa is also in need of winter clothing and personal hygiene products to prepare for the cold and rainy days heading our way.

TO HELP: Gather your goods and place them in a bag. When you hear the jolly sounds of bells and you see the lights flashing, head on out to give the elves your contribution.

What: Arch Cape - Falcon Cove Beach Community Club general membership meeting - enjoy holiday music by the students from Fire Mountain School

When: Saturday, November 18, 6 p.m.

Where: Arch Cape Fire Station  

Dish signup! Please use this link to let us know what you are bringing (or you may send an email to acfcbcc@gmail.com letting us know what you will bring).

Last but not least, do you have holiday decorations to share, or time to help us make the fire station festive and bright? Please email us at acfcbcc@gmail.com or make a note on the dish signup sheet and we’ll get back to you with details. 

Please remember to bring Food Pantry items to the upcoming holiday potluck dinner! We will collect your canned goods and non-perishable food items for donation to the Cannon Beach Community Food Pantry.

View the notice here.

View the notice here.

Join us to make US-101 roadside look beautiful. Meet at the Arch Cape Fire Station at 10:00AM for equipment and assignments.

Arch Cape Forest Public Access Town Hall

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 AM — 12:00PM, Arch Cape Fire Station

A printable agenda can be found here.

AGENDA

OVERVIEW

• Purpose of Public Access Planning

• Vision and Goals for each property

• Key Issues and Existing Conditions

• Opportunities and Challenges

BREAKOUT GROUPS

• Additional Key Issues, Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Challenges

• Potential Uses – Summary of discussions + input for recommendations

BREAKOUT GROUP REPORT OUTS

• Summary of each group’s discussion and comments shared with all participants

MOVING FORWARD

• How to stay engaged

• Next steps and timeline

• Meeting Wrap-Up

Second Arch Cape Forest Access Discussion

Wednesday, April 5 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST via Zoom:
The advisory team, facilitated by the National Parks Service, invite the public to join and discuss the priority public access uses within the Arch Cape Forest and Rainforest Reserve Properties.
This discussion will feature a conversation led by Paul Atwood, ODFW's North Coast District Biologist around the impacts of hunting on the forest and surrounding communities.
Additional conversation will focus on other priorities identified during the March 30 meeting. Which you can read about below. These will likely include the impacts of E-Bikes usage in the forest, as well as other historical activities which took place on the site, such as foraging and dog walking, and how the impact of these activities on the water supply can be minimized

You can read the full agenda at this link.

Participate in Multiple Public Access Planning Meetings Starting This Thursday!

The Arch Cape Forest and Rainforest Reserve Advisory Team invite you to join multiple meetings, discussing potential public access and uses of the Arch Cape Forest and neighboring Rainforest Reserve.

This Thursday, March 30 from 12 - 1:30 PM via Zoom:
The advisory team, hosted by the National Parks Service, invite the public to join and discuss the multitude of potential public uses within the Arch Cape Forest and Rainforest Reserve Properties. A set of items which will be discussed include:

• Uses currently allowed on both properties.

• Hunting, biking, fishing.

• Uses currently not allowed or not discussed in current management policies

• Camping or dog walking.

• Uses currently not allowed on either property.

• Equestrian use, E-bikes, motorized vehicles.

• Other potential uses which could be considered.

• Foraging or firewood gathering.

• Picnicking, drone usage, paragliding, bouldering.

• Education or research.

You can read the full agenda at this link.

Join us for our next "in-person" ACFCB Community Club Meeting and POTLUCK on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:00 PM, at the Arch Cape Fire Station.

Bring your favorite main dish, side dish, or dessert to share with your neighbors.

Bring your own place settings and beverage of choice.

Bill Gaylord and his friends will entertain with music.

Meet at St. Peter the Fisherman Church parking lot with other community members to make Arch Cape more beautiful than it already is! A vest, a bag, and grabbers will be provided.