FURA to Consider Property Transfer
The Florence Urban Renewal Agency meets Wednesday evening with two major items on its agenda. The agency will consider transferring approximately 5.8 acres associated with the Siuslaw Estuary Trail to the City of Florence at no cost. Under the agreement, the city would maintain the trail for at least 20 years. The board will also consider accepting a state transportation planning grant for Old Town revitalization. The project will examine potential changes to traffic patterns, parking, pedestrian access and streetscape improvements, with public input playing a key role. The meeting begins Wednesday at 5:30 at Florence City Hall, with a virtual attendance option available.
Planning Commission
The Florence Planning Commission meets this evening to consider a vegetation clearing permit for the Idylewood Fourth Addition property near Oceana Drive, Sandrift Street and Cloudcroft Lane. The request would allow temporary access paths for engineers to conduct soil and groundwater testing. No tree removal or construction is proposed. Commissioners will also review the city’s current planning work plan, discuss priorities for 2027 through 2029, and receive an update on land use projects. The meeting begins at 5:30 at Florence City Hall, with viewing available online and on cable channel 191.
Roads to Avoid
The Bureau of Land Management is closing Little Elk Mountain Road in the Oregon Coast Range for the winter, beginning around November first. Officials say an active landslide has continued to undermine the roadway, creating dangerous conditions during heavy rainfall. The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately May first, when crews will reassess the road’s stability. Meanwhile, Windy Peak Road in Lane County remains closed and impassable following a 2024 landslide. Motorists traveling on rural BLM roads are advised to seek alternate routes.
