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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 Vacant lot: ‘There are a lot of restrictions on that property’ Fine: Butane hash oil production was unregulated and underground for years Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A After consulting with the county assessor, Bruce brought the issue to the county Board of Commis- sioners’ attention at a meeting earlier this month. County Counsel Heather Reynolds said at the meeting the asses- sor could have the author- ity to review the assessment based on new information. “Since the city recently made a determination that there was nothing that could be done on that prop- erty, that would be a basis for requesting the assessor’s office to do a review,” Reyn- olds said. County Manager Cam- eron Moore contacted Clat- sop Community Action on Monday to encourage the organization to request a review of the property from the county assessor. He also mentioned the city could help in the process by sub- mitting testimony that the lot is restricted in how it could be used. “If someone comes and there are factors to believe the property value has changed dramatically, we’ll take a look at it,” Moore said. “There are a lot of restric- tions on that property.” Bruce said Clatsop Com- munity Action will file the necessary paperwork through the county today. The review could last anywhere from two weeks to two months. In the meantime, a small num- ber of advertising signs are all that occupy the land. “I’ll still continue to try to find a home for that property,” Bruce said, “but I would ask that we at least have that property reassessed.” Jonathan Modie, a health authority spokesman, said the agency is waiting for the Astoria fire marshal inves- tigation before it can deter- mine whether any rules were broken. Astoria Fire Chief Ted Ames said the fire inves- tigation was finished months ago, but the report hasn’t been released because it is part of an ongoing criminal investi- gation into the blast. Three others The fine, issued last week, represents the latest workplace safety-re- lated sanction imposed by the state on a legal cannabis business. Three others have been cited for violations ranging from failing to provide work- ers with state-mandated pes- ticide handler training and protective gear to failing to have emergency eye wash sta- tions near areas where work- ers handle hazardous mate- rials. The state imposed a total of $1,020 fines on those businesses. In the case of Higher Level Concentrates, OSHA records show employees used an “open loop” system to man- ufacture hash oil. Those sys- Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian Fire and police responded to a blaze at inside marijuana extraction company Higher Level Concentrates on the corner of Industry and Portway streets in Astoria in October. tems are considered extremely dangerous because butane can quickly fill a space and a spark from something as ordi- nary as a pilot light can ignite a fireball. According to the state’s report, fire officials found between 200 to 300 punctured canisters of butane, a highly explosive gas, at the scene of the blast. Jason Magley, a construc- tion worker in the building when it exploded, filed a law- suit earlier this year, alleging the company failed to keep butane from filling the room. His suit alleges that West han- dled butane while Oei dabbed, a technique used to consume cannabis oil. According to a description of the explosion in OSHA’s report, dabbing sparked the blast. For years, butane hash oil production was unregulated and underground, carried out by home producers who often misunderstood or underes- timated the risks. The gas, a cheap and flammable solvent, is used to extract tetrahydro- cannabinol, or THC, from marijuana flowers and leaves. Seaside: 2.5 acres of the property is buildable Brenna Visser/The Daily Astorian Patrick Nofield and Eliza Davis look at Lisa Nofield’s submission at the 12 Days of Earth Day potluck. Artwork: April 1 cleanup removed 56,000 pounds of litter Continued from Page 1A “I remember Steve telling me about the garbage patch in the ocean, where all the trash accumulates,” Nofield said. “Now wherever I walk I pick up trash.” Her piece, which was about 2 feet by 2 feet, was constructed out of just one week’s worth of beachcomb- ing. Whole flip-flops, water bottles, plastic netting and more were affixed to a frame with the words “Pick up trash” written on the bottom. 70 Help Wonted Worren House Pub is hiring for Kitchen Positions. Apply ot 3301 S. Hemlock, Connon Beoch Or Coll 503-436-1130 Worrenton Fiber Co. is seeking experienced individuals for the following positions: Log Truck Driver TY-90 Yorder Operotor Choker Setter Rigging Slinger Includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. On April 1, a cleanup event that spread across the Oregon Coast in 45 locations from Fort Stevens to Brook- ings, resulted in the removal of 56,000 pounds of litter in just one day. “I hope that whoever sees this will be inspired to pick up their garbage,” she said. “Even if it’s one piece at a time.” Debra Carnes won the Steve McLeod award for her basket woven entirely with plastic rope, but was not pres- ent at the event. 100 Employment Informotion *ATTENTION READERS * Readers respond to mail/phone order ads at their own risk. If in doubt about a particular offer, check with the Better Business Bureau or U.S. Postal Service before sending any money. The Doily Astorion ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR MAIL ORDER ADVERTISERS. 105 Business-Soles Op Applicotions ovoiloble ot: 389 NW 13th St. Worrenton, Or. 97146 or by colling: (503) 861-3305 ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly. 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Verify the contractorʼs CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website www.hirelicensedcontroctors.com WE DELIVER! Please leave a light on or install motion detector lights to make your carrierʼs job easier. Thanks! THE DAILY ASTORIAN 95 Schools & Educotion IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS obout o Business or School Advertised, we advise you to call: The Consumer Hotline in Salem at (503)378-4320, 9 AM-1 PM, Monday-Friday or in Portland at (503)229-5576 The Doily Astorion is currently seeking independent controctors to deliver its poper ond reloted products in the Astorio Oregon oreo. Interested individuols must hove volid drivers license, relioble vehicle, ond insuronce. Routes ore Mondoy through Fridoy ofternoons. There ore no collections or weekend deliveries. Pleose come in person to The Doily Astorion office ot 949 Exchonge St, Astorio OR 97103 to pick up more informotion. ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a cor- rected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 503-325-3211 or 1-800- 781-3211. 120 Money to Lend NOTICE TO CONSUMERS The Federal Trade Commission prohibits telemarketers from asking for or receiving payment before they deliver credit repair services, advance fee loans and credit, and recovery services. If you are asked to render payment before receiving any of the preceding services, please contact the Federal Trade Commission at: 1-877-382-4357 extremely busy road.” Lyons said those earn- ing minimum wage would be unlikely to afford the rents asked. Like other opponents of the plan, Lyons urged a lower den- sity zoning designation for the property. “The traffic is a big con- cern now,” neighboring prop- erty owner Billie Winsor said. “It doesn’t work for me.” The 3.75-acre property, of which 2.5 acres is buildable, is located between North Wah- anna Road and the wetlands along Stanley Lake. The prop- erty is bounded to the north by the North Coast Family Fel- lowship and to the south by a single-family home. Owner James Folk seeks to create two parcels — one west of North Wahanna Road and the other east of the road. Upon completion of the zone change, Folk’s Sierra Part- ners IV intends to construct an apartment complex consisting of five buildings, each contain- ing eight units, with a total of 40 one- to three-bedroom units. At a February Planning Commission meeting, Folk said units would rent for between $800 and $1,300 a month. Folk said he anticipates a total of 104 residents could live in the five-building complex. Monday, Donna Lyons of Warrenton expressed concerns about congestion, traffic and affordability. “Forty units on less than 2 acres is ridiculous,” she said. “Wahanna Road is an Lyons, Winsor and others said the proposed rents were still too high for those earn- ing minimum wage or slightly above, and would fail to address the city’s housing needs. Jennifer Bunch of Astoria’s Wickiup Consulting responded on behalf of the owner. “We’ve heard a lot of legitimate con- cerns, but those concerns are not addressing specific criteria relevant to the zone change,” Bunch said. Sewers would be improved prior to construction, Bunch said, and public facilities would be installed at the own- er’s expense. The proposed development would have no greater impact on traffic than a conditional use under the cur- rent zoning designation. A lower zoning density pro- posal would likely be unprofit- able for the owner, she added. City councilors tabled the discussion until the council’s May 8 meeting. If the zone change is granted, the land would then be annexed into the city for police, fire and water. The annexation would also need City Council approval. 150 Homes for Sole 270 Other Rentols Legol Notices Legol Notices PUBLISHER'S NOTICE Lodging in Astorio 3 nights for $190 Close to Downtown No Intoxicants/Smoking 503-325-5555 AB6240 Notice of Budget Committee Meeting AB6241 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE “Where Community ond Noture Come Together” ot the Willopo Notionol Wildlife Refuge in Long Beoch Woshington The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge want you to contribute your interests and ideas on behalf of the new natural resource center. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses diverse salt marshes, muddy tideflats, rain-drenched old growth forests, and dynamic coastal dunes and beaches. It is also rich in wildlife and recreation opportunities. We ore seeking input from you to help meet our gools: • Creote o modern occessible refuge center • Inspire educotion both indoors ond outdoors • Expond troil connections ond systems • Showcose the refugeʼs uniqueness • Creote community spoce • Address essentiol emergency needs eorthquoke/tsunomi ossembly oreo Continued from Page 1A McDonald, along with other residents, said the pro- posed change could lead to greater traffic woes and over- burdened septic systems. The project could also fail to meet the need for affordable homes for the labor force. “This is a huge project,” Seaside resident Dawn Miller said. “I’m not against change, but this is a little bit too much,” Five buildings EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "Any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1(800)669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1(800)927-9275. 210 Aportments, Unfurnished Astorio 1 Bedroom opt 55 + community, all appliances, stackable washer and dryer hook- ups. 12-month lease. Rent $900.00 Deposit $900.00. Pleose coll 503.325.4669. Astorio, 222 Alomedo. 1 bedroom, $650 +deposit. Hot water included. No pets, no smoking. References. (503)680-4210 FOR QUICK CASH Use a classified ad to sell items around your home you can no longer use. 230 Houses, Unfurnished For oll our ovoiloble rentols. CPSMANAGEMENT.COM (503)738-5488/ (888)916-RENT 255 Sleeping Rooms Avoiloble 5/1-6/30, moybe longer, for 1 quiet person. No intoxiconts/smoking, $575/month. Privote both. (503)325-0000 260 Commerciol Rentol For Leose: Commercial Shop in Industrial Park, N. Seaside, 2 office spaces, gas furnace.Water & Sewer Paid. 48 X 24' $950/month. 1st, Last, Deposit. 503-738-2956 Find it, Tell it, Sell it! Classified ads! 325-3211 300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, Old-Watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD (503)325-7600 400 Misc Wonted Wanted: Cab-high canopy for Ford Ranger fleet side bed. 503-458-5507 445 Gorden & Lown Equipment BROWNSMEAD TURBO GRO Partially dehydrated dairy compost. For the garden. $25/yord. Call by appointment (503)458-6821. Moke your gorden greot ogoin! 485 Pets & Supplies Must find homes for 4 beautiful young cats, spayed, basic shots. Call 503-298-0648 for info and photos. Legol Notices AB6238 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Knappa School District 4, Clatsop County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, will be held at Knappa High School, Astoria, Oregon. The meeting will take place on Monday, the 1st of May 2017 at 6:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 27th, 2017 at the Business Office of Knappa School District No. 4, 41535 Old Hwy 30, Astoria, Oregon 97103, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30p.m. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Published: April 14th ond 25th, 2017 Rents questioned The CLATSOP COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial, Astoria, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and documents of Clatsop County for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, to review and deliberate on the proposed budget and to provide members of the public with an opportunity to ask questions about or comment on the proposed programs and budget. The meeting is scheduled to continue on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m., and if necessary Thursday. May 11, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The meeting dates and times are also posted on the County website at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained after May 1, 2017 at the Budget & Finance office, 800 Exchange, Suite 310, Astoria, Oregon, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays, at any of the four public libraries located in Clatsop County, or online at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us. Monica Steele, Budget & Finance Director CLATSOP COUNTY, OREGON Published: April 25th ond Moy 2nd, 2017 LET one of our friendly advisors help you word your classfied ad. Call 503-325-3211. Pleose join us for the second of three community meetings to provide input on the new Noturol Resource Center. Who:Those interested in contributing your ideas When:Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Pacific Coast Cranberry Museum 2907 Pioneer Rd. Long Beach, WA 98631 Sponsored by: US Fish & Wildlife Service & CTA Architects Engineers Published: April 25th, 2017 coa st weekend Y ou r loca l gu ide to A rt, En terta in m en t, Food & Fu n coa stw eek en d.com
