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Notice of Pending Type II Administrative Decision-145 Smith St
Case No. 2026-4 Patrick Freeman for Property Located at 145 Smith St
SITE LOCATION: The subject site is located at 145 Smith St., also known as tax lot 2900 of Linn County Assessors Map 15S04W16AA.
APPLICANT: Patrick Feeman, PO Box 588, Harrisburg, OR 97446
OWNER: Patrick Freeman, PO Box 588; Harrisburg, OR 97446
REQUEST: The applicant is adding a 2nd residential unit to the larger Quonset hut, located on the north side of Smith St. The building has had a residential apartment in the back of the building for several decades, and was large enough to hold two units. Regardless, there is no specific evidence that there was a 2nd dwelling unit in this structure; therefore a special use permit is required for the 2nd residential unit. Criteria used for the special use permit is in HMC 18.50.080.3, and in HMC 18.65.050(19).
Mixed use development, allows for both commercial and residential uses, as allowed by code. In this case, Chaos Crossfit occupies the front commercial space. The addition of another residential unit is allowed in a C-1 zone, as long as the provisions of HMC 18.50.080.3 are met, as well as the Downtown Historic District Design Standards. Both dwelling units are well under the 2,500 sq. ft. limitation. It should be noted that the residential unit shall share in a ground floor space, containing a laundry area. This is a grandfathered use of the building, as the existing residential unit has always utilized both floors. This structure underwent a site plan in the past, and the last true commercial business was converting RV units, with the owner of the business living in the apartment. This 1940 building follows the code for a dwelling in commercial and mixed employment zones.
The property is only 5,044 sq. ft., and the structure’s footprint allows for 3,900 sq ft, not counting the additional residential space being added to the 2nd Story of the mezzanine area. The C-1 zone allows zero setbacks for front, side, and rear property lines; there is a 3’ alley setback area. As this property is located inside the historical district overlay, it is not subject to any parking restrictions; residents will need to park on the street. They are not allowed to park in the alley, and the use of the vacant lot to the east is not allowed unless the portion they would use is paved.
DEADLINE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: April 10, 2026, AT 12:00PM
DECISION: The City Administrator will render a decision on this request on April 13th, 2026, but has within 7 business days of the deadline to do so. The City Administrator can also alternately defer the decision to the Planning Commission. This decision is not a land use action as defined by ORS 197.015. The criteria and standards used for “S: ‘special’ uses in each zone do not encompass discretion. There is therefore no appeal to the State Land Use Board of Appeals. The decision can be referred to the Planning Commission, consistent with the provisions in HMC 19.10.030. An appeal of the Planning Commission decision can then also be referred to the City Council, as applicable.
WHOM TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Eldridge, City Administrator, at (541) 995-2200, or meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us., or Lori Ross, at (541)995-6655, lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us. The application packet and the full public notice is available below for your review.
Mailing Address: City of Harrisburg, PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR 97446; Office Location: City Hall, 120 Smith
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