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 The Design Commission, authorized under Portland City Code 33.710.050, provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historical and architectural heritage. The Design Commission consists of seven members, none of whom may hold public elective office.
The Commission must include a representative of the Regional Arts and Culture Council, one person representing the public at-large, and five members experienced in either design, engineering, financing, construction or management of buildings, and land development. No more than two members may be appointed from any one of these areas of expertise.
The Regional Arts and Culture Council member is nominated by the Regional Arts and Culture Council chair and approved by the Mayor. The other members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The term shall be maximum 4 years, limited to a maximum of two full terms.
The Commission powers and duties include:
- Recommending the establishment, amendment, or removal of a design district to the Planning Commission and City Council, except Historic Districts and Conservation Districts;
- Developing design guidelines for adoption by City Council for all design districts except Historic Districts and Conservation Districts;
- Reviewing major developments within design districts, except those projects involving or located within the following:
- a) Historic Districts;
- b) Conservation Districts;
- c) Historic Landmarks; and
- d) Conservation Landmarks
- Reviewing other land use requests assigned to the Design Commission; and
- Providing advice on design matters to the Hearings Officer, Planning Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Portland Development Commission, and City Council.
The Commission meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM in conference room 2500A, 2nd floor of 1900 SW 4th Avenue.
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Current Design Commission Members are:
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Term Expires |
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David Keltner
Tad Savinar
Jane Hansen
Jeff Simpson
Ben Kaiser
Guenevere Millius, Chair
David E. Wark, Vice Chair
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Architect
Urban Designer
Landscape Architect
Public at Large
Developer
Marketing & Graphic Design
RACC Member
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11/30/14
09/30/14
08/15/16
08/15/16
08/14/15
12/31/14
10/31/13 |
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Primary Staff to the Design Commission: Paige Ashenfelter (503) 823-0625.
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| Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) |
| A citizen advisory body representing those with interest in policies, budgets and regulations affecting development review processes. (Vacancy in 1 member category: Large Developers) |
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| ITAP Customer Advisory Committee |
| Information Technology Advancement Project (ITAP) Customer Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory committee, comprised of approximately 12 members who represent a variety of interests. |
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| Alternative Technology Advisory Committee |
| The committee assists the BDS in reviewing innovate sustainable building technologies and methods for compliance with the Building Code requirements. (One vacancy in the Associated with University category) |
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| Adjustment Committee |
| The Adjustment Committee, authorized under Portland City Code 33.710.070, reviews adjustment requests to the development standards of Title 33 [Planning and Zoning Regulations]. (One vacancy in the Engineering construction position) |
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| Building Code Board of Appeals |
| The Building Code Board of Appeals is authorized under Portland City Code 24.10.080 and the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code. (One vacancy in the Building Construction Expertise alternate category) |
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| Design Commission |
| The Design Commission, authorized under Portland City Code 33.710.050, provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historical and architectural heritage. (One upcoming vacancy in the Public At Large category in August 2012) |
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| Electrical Code Board of Appeals |
| The Electrical Code Board of Appeals hears appeals where an applicant is aggrieved by the findings of the Director. (All three alternate positions are vacant) |
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| Floating Structures Board of Appeals |
| The Floating Structures Code Board of Appeals will consisting of six members and six alternates who are knowledgeable about construction as regulated by the base building codes and the construction and maintenance of floating structures and moorage facilities. (Three vacant alternate positions in the public at large, architect or engineer and constructor categories) |
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| Historic Landmarks Commission |
| The Historic Landmarks Commission provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage. (No vacancies but submitted applications are kept on file) |
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| Mechanical Code Board of Appeals |
| The Mechanical Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and provides for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. (Two current vacant alternate positions) |
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| Noise Review Board |
| The Noise Review Board meets monthly to review major requests for noise variances and recommends Noise Code changes. (No vacancies but submitted applications are kept on file) |
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| Plumbing Code Board of Appeals |
| The Plumbing Code Board of Appeal consists of three members appointed by the Mayor. (One vacancy in the alternate position in Public at Large with plumbing subject matter expertise) |
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| River Community Advisory Committee |
| The River Community Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory body, comprised of six members who represent a variety of floating structures interests. (One vacancy in the Floating Home Resident category) |
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| Structural Engineering Advisory Committee |
| The Structural Engineering Advisory Committee is appointed by the Mayor and consists of three members and three alternates licensed in Oregon to practice structural engineering. (No vacancies but submitted applications are kept on file) |
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