Newport City Council Meeting 3-19-26

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Adoption of the agenda

Public comments

Consent agenda

Engineer's report on 12th Street area improvements

Construction plans for Third Avenue

Superintendent of Public Works report

Eastridge Heights development proposal (preliminary plat, PUD, comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning)

Areas of Interest (4)

City considers rezoning 58 acres of bluff land for 73-home development despite topographic and environmental sensitivity.
Concerns raised regarding proximity of Eastridge Heights development to historic cemetery and bluff stability.
Council debates standardizing setback flexibility via PUD overlays in new residential construction.
Developer requests comprehensive plan amendment to lower minimum density requirements to 2.5 units per acre.

Votes (2)

Adoption of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Elliott · Seconded by Council member Ingamman

Adoption of the consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Ingamman · Seconded by Council member Sumar

Notable Quotes (3)

April 1st, that's a Wednesday, from 5 to 7, we are going to hold a neighborhood meeting for the 12th Street area improvements project.
— Engineer Herdigan

12th Street area improvementsProject update

The development is 73 single family homes.
— Nathan First

Eastridge Heights developmentProject presentation

What do we expect the longevity of these trees to be?
— Council member Sumar

Tree preservationDiscussion on landscaping

People (10)

Mayor ElliottMayor

Presiding over the Newport City Council meeting.

Council member SchmidtCouncil member

Attending the council meeting.

Council member SumarCouncil member

Attending the council meeting; expressed concerns regarding tree longevity and warranty.

Council member AngmanCouncil member

Attending the council meeting.

Council member TaylorCouncil member

Attending the council meeting.

Council member IngammanCouncil member

Participated in motions and raised questions about setback standards and bluff/cemetery protection.

Engineer HerdiganCity Engineer

Reporting on upcoming neighborhood meetings and project timelines.

1 quote

“April 1st, that's a Wednesday, from 5 to 7, we are going to hold a neighborhood meeting for the 12th Street area improvements project.”

Announcing a public engagement session.

MattSuperintendent of Public Works

Presented a report and received recognition for snow plowing.

Nathan FirstCity Planner

Presented the Eastridge Heights development proposal.

1 quote

“The development is 73 single family homes.”

Detailing the scale of Eastridge Heights.

JohnCity Engineering

Clarifying authority regarding stormwater permits and watershed district rules.

Places Mentioned

Newport City Hall12th StreetThird Avenue17th StreetEastridge Heights siteHastings AvenueBailey RoadSterling AvenueNewport Common

Events & Meetings (3)

March 19th, 2026: Newport City Council meeting
April 1st, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM: 12th Street project neighborhood meeting
April 16th, 2026: City Council meeting

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