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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 OBITUARY WILSON—Frank Allen Wilson, 72, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2018. Frank would like to share with everyone that his work here is done. He has always loved every job he ever had, and when his newest job offer came in, he took Frank Wilson it — a job in which he will not be return- ing from. This opportunity came with a bonus package he couldn’t refuse: a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. His new mission takes him on long Harley rides, fishing with friends and enjoying great food — just like he always got at his beloved “Frank’s Place.” The biggest bonus of all is he can run around in his favorite Fourth of July attire enjoying his libations with no nagging from his wife! He has left instructions for his wife, Ann, and his two sons, Frank and Steve, to cele- brate his new afterlife mission. Low adherence to his instructions will not be tolerat- ed. A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at Frank’s Place on April 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. COURTS Florence Municipal Court Feb.27 Bryan Wayne Beaudro pleaded no contest to driving while suspended and guilty to attempting to possess methaphetamines. He was sentenced to eight days in the Florence City Jail. He must pay $1980 in fines. Mar. 6 Douglas William Mclean pleaded no contest to criminal trespass. He was sentenced to eight days in the Florence City jail. He must pay $530 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence, or premis- es or place of employment of the victim. Peter Nathaniel Forsberg pleaded guilty to the charges of disorderly conduct, harass- ment and offensive littering. He pleaded no contest to the the charges of disorderly con- duct and offensive littering. He was sentenced to two days in the Florence City Jail. He must pay $430 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence, or premises or place of employment of the victim. Jeffrey Wayne Daily plead- ed no contest to the charges of criminal mischief and theft. He was sentenced to four days in the Florence City Jail. He must pay $755 in fines and not contact or be in or about the residence, or premises or place of employment of the victim. DLCD gives guidelines on new Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements SALEM — While Oregon's population continues to expand, the supply of housing, already impacted by a lack of building during the recession, has not kept up. To address the lack of hous- ing supply, House Speaker Tina Kotek introduced legislation to remove barriers to develop- ment. Among the provisions that passed into law is the requirement that cities and counties over a certain popula- tion allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in areas zoned for single-family dwellings. This new requirement becomes effective on July 1, 2018. To assist local govern- ments, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has published guidelines in “Guidance on Implementing the Accessory Dwelling Units Requirement.” In a few pages, the document highlights a variety of guidance by topic — from ADU design Committee members sought for Port budget The Port of Siuslaw Board of Commissioners invites applications from residents interested in serving on the port’s Budget Committee. Interested persons should obtain an application from the port office at 100 Harbor St. or from the port’s website at www.portofsiuslaw.com. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, March 30. Applicants must be regis- tered voters residing within the Port of Siuslaw district. The district boundary encompasses most of the Siuslaw River watershed, including the communities of Florence and Dunes City, and extending upriver to Mapleton, Walton, Lorane and Blachly. The Budget Committee is a standing committee of five members that sits jointly with the Port Commission to publicly review and revise the annual budget. The Budget Committee approves the budget and tax levy. The budget then goes to the Port Commission to be adopted. Committee members serve three-year terms which expire on June 30. Each committee member is expected to work up to 20 hours; that includes review- ing the budget and meeting one to three times from May through June each year. The Committee may be called to meet again during the year in the event of a sig- nificant budgetary change. Questions should be directed to the port office at 541-997-3426. standards to occupancy requirements. The final page includes model code language for accessory dwellings that is ready to be tailored to fit the needs of communities. Step-by-step instructions have been shared with planning departments and cities around the state to further assist them in implementing the new stan- dard. “As we all work to address the housing crisis in our state, and help give more Oregonians shelter and a home, our agency is proud to offer this assistance to cities and counties,” said Director Jim Rue. “DLCD also has regional planners in offices around the state who can work directly with local govern- ments to help tailor the model code to meet the needs of indi- vidual communities.” “Guidance on Implementing the Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements” can be viewed on the DLCD website at www.oregon.gov/LCD/docs /ADU_Guidance_DLCD_Final .pdf For more information related to DLCD Guidance on ADUs, contact Gordon Howard, Community Services Division Manager at gordon.howard@ state.or.us or call 503-934- 0034. Pedestrian Enforcement Operation on March 17 On March 17, 2018, the Florence Police Department will conduct a Pedestrian Enforcement Operation at Highway 101 and 15th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be canceled if it is raining. Under Oregon law, a cross- walk exists at any public street intersection, whether marked with paint or unmarked. Crosswalks also exist between intersections (mid- block) where indicated with white paint. At a traffic signal, drivers must: • Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane in which the driver is traveling and the adjacent lane. • Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane into which the driver’s vehicle is turning and at least 6 feet of the adjacent lane. At any other crosswalk – those without a signal – driv- ers must: • Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane in which the driver is traveling and the adjacent lane. • Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians until they have cleared the lane into which the driver’s vehicle is turning and the adjacent lane. • Stop and remain stopped for students crossing (or about to cross) a street under the direction of a crossing guard. • Stop and remain stopped for a blind or blind and deaf pedestrian using a cane or a guide dog, until the pedestrian is completely across the road- way. A stopped car may be a clue that a pedestrian is crossing. Don’t pass until you know what is going on. In fact, it is not only unsafe but also ille- gal in Oregon to pass a vehi- cle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. Giving pedestrians more space and slowing down in their presence can save lives. Pedestrians struck by vehicles at 40 mph have an 85 percent chance of dying in the colli- sion. That death rate drops to 15 percent at 20 mph.
