Millersburg 'land swap' brings development questions to fore

February 1, 2023

Courtesy of Linn County

Phillip Calloway, of rural Sweet Home, comments during a Tuesday, Jan. 24, land use hearing at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany. The topic of discussion was a comprehensive plan map amendment sought by the city of Millersburg.

More than 50 people attended a land use hearing held Tuesday, Jan. 24, before the Linn County Board of Commissioners at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany.

The issue involved a comprehensive plan map amendment sought by the city of Millersburg to remove 167.46 acres from its urban growth boundary and replace it with 162.89. Approval would affect five properties.

Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker listened to opinions in favor and opposition and also received written comments during the 90-minute hearing.

They then approved accepting written comments at the Lin...

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