February 2024
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Gravel Point Project. The project applicant, Bandon Beach Ventures, LLC, hosted an open house at the Bandon Community Center/Barn on Thursday, January 18th. The meeting was well attended and provided an opportunity for the public to learn more about the proposed Gravel Point project. The development team provided a brief overview of the project highlighting revisions, such as reducing the building height to 28-feet thereby eliminating the need for a variance. Additionally, they responded to questions and concerns raised by the audience regarding perceived impacts to traffic, infrastructure, and the City's potable water supply. The applicant spoke about the project's benefits including new employment opportunities for residents, increased tourism supporting local businesses, funding for infrastructure improvements derived from bed tax revenue for the provision of essential City services and programs. A special City Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:00 pm to consider a de novo appeal of the Gravel Point Project. Residents are encouraged to attend the appeal hearing and/or submit written comments by February 20th, at 5:00 pm to the Planning Department at: planning@cityofbandon.org. Good Earth Community Garden. The Good Earth Community Garden, nestled in the heart of Bandon, is a hidden gem. The Good Earth Community Garden is located at the end of 8th Court SW. The Garden is beloved by gardeners of all ages who enjoy cultivating organic vegetables and flowers. Over the years, gardeners have produced bountiful harvests for their families and friends and have made generous donations to the Everyone at Table (EAT) program. Residents have proven that it is entirely feasible to grow delicious and nutritious crops in Bandon's challenging windy coastal climate. As another growing season approaches, the Community Garden is excited to announce that applications for renting garden beds are now available. Applications can be downloaded from the Good Earth Community Garden website at: www.socoastcommunitygardens.org. Aspiring gardeners can also pick up an application at the Good Earth Community Garden's main gate. Please note, garden beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to apply as soon as possible. For additional information and inquiries, please contact the Good Earth Community Garden by email at: bandongoodearth@gmail.com. Celtic Harp Concert. The Bandon Public Library welcomes Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne to Bandon for an evening of Celtic harps, rare instruments, and stories. The musical event will be held on Friday, February 16th at 7:00 pm, at the Sprague Community Theater. Admission is free and open seating will be available. This concert is sponsored by the Bandon Library Friends and Foundation.
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Upcoming Library Events. The following events will be held at the Bandon Library in February:
Feeding of Wild Animals is Prohibited in Bandon. In response to a growing number of complaints from residents and commercial property owners, residents are reminded to refrain from feeding wild animals. Section 6.24.150 of the Bandon Municipal Code expressly prohibits the feeding of wild animals such as deer, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, turkeys, or any birds (excluding songbirds) within the City's limits. Any person caught feeding wild animals in violation of the Code shall be subject to monetary fines of up to $250 per occurrence. Habitual or routine offenders may be subject to additional penalties, including the cost of abating any public nuisance and repairing damage to City-owned property, as stipulated by the Bandon Municipal Court. Persons violating this ordinance may also be subject to civil suits filed by affected residents and private property owners independent of the City. Work Session on Homelessness. In response to the rise in transient homeless populations along the Oregon coast, the Bandon City Council will be conducting a work session on homelessness. The work session will be held during the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The Bandon City Council is seeking the input of residents, business owners, community groups, and religious institutions to help devise a viable solution to this important issue. The City Council work session is intended to facilitate a positive, productive, and constructive discussion on addressing homelessness in our community. For additional information about the work session, please contact the City Recorder, June Hinojosa at: june@cityofbandon.org. Transportation Updates. The City is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP) and developing a plan for a proposed pedestrian pathway along Beach Loop Drive. Residents can learn more about these projects and provide input by visiting the City’s website at: https://www.cityofbandon.org/general/page/long-range-planning-projects. 2023 Tree Planting Event. The Bandon City Council would like to recognize the Friends of Bandon Parks and Recreation, and the generosity of Darcy Grahek and Samantha Stanger for their donations, which made for a successful tree planting event this past year.
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