FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 9 Local & Entertainment Bebe’s word search City Planning CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 When asked if land own- ers in the proposed areas had been receptive to these changes Kerns and Henes stated that no outreach had been done in the communi- ty yet as they felt bringing to the Planning Commis- sion to talk about and see if was something that wanted to be pursued was the fi rst step. Then public outreach would be made, and public hearings held. The conver- sation next turned the issue of signs for businesses operating in residential areas. One business owner who is operating in a resi- dential area spoke to the Commission in favor of changes that would allow for changes to signs. Jason Hatfi eld of Benchmark Land Survey operates in a building located just before the underpass on Dewey Ave, near South Baker school. He spoke about sign restrictions and park- ing. There is currently no parking allowed on Dewey Avenue in front of his busi- ness and while he stated he does not get a lot of foot traffi c and drop-in business he felt parking needed to be addressed in any pro- posed changes. Another concern for Hat- fi eld was the sign restric- tions placed on businesses operating in residential areas. Currently what is allowed does not serve his business well. His business is situated on a parcel of land that is angled so that it is not easy to see the small allowed sign he currently has. Hatfi eld advised com- missioners to consider “1” lettering on signs is visible from 25 feet, 4” lettering at 100 feet and 10” lettering at 250 ft.” when looking at changing signage require- ments for residential – business businesses. As the Commission con- tinued to discuss the matter several other issues were brought to light such as the actual boundaries of zones and it was mentioned that the boundaries could be fl exible enough to allow for one side a street to be residential-business while the other side just resi- dential. Even an alleyway could be a boundary. Buffer zones were also brought up as a way to de- fi ne zones and keep them separated. They discussed the park- ing issues and sign issues that Hatfi eld had brought up as well. Those Commissioners present agreed that further discussion of the matter was indeed something they wished to explore, they agreed to consider the matter further as well as bring their absent Commis- sioners up to speed on the matter. It was agreed that the next meeting would be held January 17, 2018, and further discussion of the matter would be part of the agenda. Vice Chair Rockwell then adjourned the meeting. The Littles’ crossword puzzle PRCF helps brighten Christmas for foster kids Powder River Cor- rectional Facility staff members provided gifts for nearly 30 children in foster care in Baker County. Tracy Trump, who is employed by New Direc- tions Northwest, contractor for Powder River Correc- tional Facility’s Alternative Incarceration Program, coordinated this event. Trump worked making tags with each child’s wish list and making sure that every tag was taken from the tree so that no child was left out. Trump has participated in this gift giving event since coming to Powder River Correctional Facility (PRCF) three years ago and is a huge advocate for this program. PRCF is a minimum- security prison in Baker City that houses approxi- mately 366 male inmates who are within four years of release. PRCF serves as The Submitted Photo. L-R: Tracy Trump, New Directions Northwest and PRCF Superintendent, Sue Washburn. a transition and re-entry facility and is focused on cognitive programming, work programs, and pre- paring inmates for return to the community. PRCF is home to the 128-bed New Directions (Drug and Alco- hol Treatment) Alternative Incarceration Program. Individuals who complete this 180-day program are released to the community for a 90-day transitional leave period. Individu- als who successfully complete the transitional leave period are granted a reduction in their sentence and move to post-prison supervision. PRCF opened in November 1989. Baker County Press Subscribe Today! Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Email address: Phone: E-Only $29.95/yr. Print (Delivery) $39.95/yr. Print (Mail) $49.95/yr. Inside Baker City City Limits Only Outside Baker City City Limits Only 1. Make check payable to: Black Lyon Publishing, LLC 2. 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