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  • Share Hometown Holidays schedule on Facebook Share Hometown Holidays schedule on Twitter Share Hometown Holidays schedule on Linkedin Email Hometown Holidays schedule link

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    Reneemattos asked 24 days ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. City staff are currently meeting regarding the upcoming event and finalizing details. More information related to Hometown Holidays will be posted to the City's website and social media accounts in the coming weeks. 

  • Share I'd like to know when the city will hold meetings to decide the zoning for the 9-acre parcel of UL land that the Camas School district will sell-off. Of particular concern is the type of housing and businesses to be permitted and the plans for traffic management (signal or round-about)at the corner of Leadbetter and Lake Road - which is getting increasingly busy/hazardous and is presumed to only get worse with the development of the 9 acres. Thanks. on Facebook Share I'd like to know when the city will hold meetings to decide the zoning for the 9-acre parcel of UL land that the Camas School district will sell-off. Of particular concern is the type of housing and businesses to be permitted and the plans for traffic management (signal or round-about)at the corner of Leadbetter and Lake Road - which is getting increasingly busy/hazardous and is presumed to only get worse with the development of the 9 acres. Thanks. on Twitter Share I'd like to know when the city will hold meetings to decide the zoning for the 9-acre parcel of UL land that the Camas School district will sell-off. Of particular concern is the type of housing and businesses to be permitted and the plans for traffic management (signal or round-about)at the corner of Leadbetter and Lake Road - which is getting increasingly busy/hazardous and is presumed to only get worse with the development of the 9 acres. Thanks. on Linkedin Email I'd like to know when the city will hold meetings to decide the zoning for the 9-acre parcel of UL land that the Camas School district will sell-off. Of particular concern is the type of housing and businesses to be permitted and the plans for traffic management (signal or round-about)at the corner of Leadbetter and Lake Road - which is getting increasingly busy/hazardous and is presumed to only get worse with the development of the 9 acres. Thanks. link

    I'd like to know when the city will hold meetings to decide the zoning for the 9-acre parcel of UL land that the Camas School district will sell-off. Of particular concern is the type of housing and businesses to be permitted and the plans for traffic management (signal or round-about)at the corner of Leadbetter and Lake Road - which is getting increasingly busy/hazardous and is presumed to only get worse with the development of the 9 acres. Thanks.

    RB asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your question. 

    The City is currently undergoing an update to the Comprehensive Plan that will consider changes to the City’s future land use map. The primary focus of any updates to the future land use map will be to ensure that the City has adequate capacity for projected housing and employment needs and to align future growth with the Our Camas 2045 vision statement. As part of this process, the Camas School District has notified the City of their desired plans for the Leadbetter Property and requested that the City designate the 9-acre portion of this property as “Mixed Use” to allow for both commercial and residential development on this portion of the site.

     The School District’s request will be considered comprehensively with other possible map changes as part of the Comprehensive Plan update and citizens will be able to provide feedback on the School District’s request throughout the Comprehensive Plan update process. We will be holding a community summit in late October (date to be announced soon) to specifically discuss future land use map alternatives. Final decisions on the Leadbetter Property will be made after public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council next Spring and Summer. Meeting dates and other updates are available at engagecamas.com/OurCamas2045.

  • Share Can we put speed bumps and/or a three way stop sign on Dahlia Rd near 36th Ave leading up towards the top of the hill? Dahlia is a 25mph street and connects the two neighborhoods. People frequently go 45-50mph on this street, drive down the middle to avoid the traffic road narrowing devices in place, and have no regard to the speed limit. This street has a school bus stop on it as well making this concern for speeding even more pertinent for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. My request is to have either speed bumps or a three way stop sign placed at 36th Ave and Dahlia or potentially both if able. 36th and Dahlia is a good place for a stop sign in my opinion as it is the beginning of the uphill towards the top of the hill so this will force drivers to slow down/stop when they are driving down this street. 36th and Dahlia also is the school bus stop so this three way stop sign would be imperative to our children’s safety. on Facebook Share Can we put speed bumps and/or a three way stop sign on Dahlia Rd near 36th Ave leading up towards the top of the hill? Dahlia is a 25mph street and connects the two neighborhoods. People frequently go 45-50mph on this street, drive down the middle to avoid the traffic road narrowing devices in place, and have no regard to the speed limit. This street has a school bus stop on it as well making this concern for speeding even more pertinent for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. My request is to have either speed bumps or a three way stop sign placed at 36th Ave and Dahlia or potentially both if able. 36th and Dahlia is a good place for a stop sign in my opinion as it is the beginning of the uphill towards the top of the hill so this will force drivers to slow down/stop when they are driving down this street. 36th and Dahlia also is the school bus stop so this three way stop sign would be imperative to our children’s safety. on Twitter Share Can we put speed bumps and/or a three way stop sign on Dahlia Rd near 36th Ave leading up towards the top of the hill? Dahlia is a 25mph street and connects the two neighborhoods. People frequently go 45-50mph on this street, drive down the middle to avoid the traffic road narrowing devices in place, and have no regard to the speed limit. This street has a school bus stop on it as well making this concern for speeding even more pertinent for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. My request is to have either speed bumps or a three way stop sign placed at 36th Ave and Dahlia or potentially both if able. 36th and Dahlia is a good place for a stop sign in my opinion as it is the beginning of the uphill towards the top of the hill so this will force drivers to slow down/stop when they are driving down this street. 36th and Dahlia also is the school bus stop so this three way stop sign would be imperative to our children’s safety. on Linkedin Email Can we put speed bumps and/or a three way stop sign on Dahlia Rd near 36th Ave leading up towards the top of the hill? Dahlia is a 25mph street and connects the two neighborhoods. People frequently go 45-50mph on this street, drive down the middle to avoid the traffic road narrowing devices in place, and have no regard to the speed limit. This street has a school bus stop on it as well making this concern for speeding even more pertinent for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. My request is to have either speed bumps or a three way stop sign placed at 36th Ave and Dahlia or potentially both if able. 36th and Dahlia is a good place for a stop sign in my opinion as it is the beginning of the uphill towards the top of the hill so this will force drivers to slow down/stop when they are driving down this street. 36th and Dahlia also is the school bus stop so this three way stop sign would be imperative to our children’s safety. link

    Can we put speed bumps and/or a three way stop sign on Dahlia Rd near 36th Ave leading up towards the top of the hill? Dahlia is a 25mph street and connects the two neighborhoods. People frequently go 45-50mph on this street, drive down the middle to avoid the traffic road narrowing devices in place, and have no regard to the speed limit. This street has a school bus stop on it as well making this concern for speeding even more pertinent for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. My request is to have either speed bumps or a three way stop sign placed at 36th Ave and Dahlia or potentially both if able. 36th and Dahlia is a good place for a stop sign in my opinion as it is the beginning of the uphill towards the top of the hill so this will force drivers to slow down/stop when they are driving down this street. 36th and Dahlia also is the school bus stop so this three way stop sign would be imperative to our children’s safety.

    MommaM asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. This information has been passed to our Engineering Manager, who will look into your request, including traffic speeds and motorist behavior in the area mentioned. 

  • Share Can the city do more to encourage and commission public artwork to beautify downtown Camas? The painted streets near the library are a nice touch but there is a severe lack of public art/wall art in Camas. The little wall art that was in downtown Camas has been painted over in the last few years and more art around town would be a welcome sight. on Facebook Share Can the city do more to encourage and commission public artwork to beautify downtown Camas? The painted streets near the library are a nice touch but there is a severe lack of public art/wall art in Camas. The little wall art that was in downtown Camas has been painted over in the last few years and more art around town would be a welcome sight. on Twitter Share Can the city do more to encourage and commission public artwork to beautify downtown Camas? The painted streets near the library are a nice touch but there is a severe lack of public art/wall art in Camas. The little wall art that was in downtown Camas has been painted over in the last few years and more art around town would be a welcome sight. on Linkedin Email Can the city do more to encourage and commission public artwork to beautify downtown Camas? The painted streets near the library are a nice touch but there is a severe lack of public art/wall art in Camas. The little wall art that was in downtown Camas has been painted over in the last few years and more art around town would be a welcome sight. link

    Can the city do more to encourage and commission public artwork to beautify downtown Camas? The painted streets near the library are a nice touch but there is a severe lack of public art/wall art in Camas. The little wall art that was in downtown Camas has been painted over in the last few years and more art around town would be a welcome sight.

    rkowalski asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your comments/question and thank you for using Engage Camas. Unfortunately, the City does not currently have a public art policy in place. However, the Our Camas 2045 Comprehensive plan and the Our Downtown Camas Subarea plan will look at public art and how it fits into both plans. 

  • Share Pavements! We need a pavement plan covering three years and to be available to us so we can anticipate new topping or new surfaces for the streets. Klickitat is terrible; 16th from Klickitat to McIntosh especially the traffic circle are both in terrible condition. on Facebook Share Pavements! We need a pavement plan covering three years and to be available to us so we can anticipate new topping or new surfaces for the streets. Klickitat is terrible; 16th from Klickitat to McIntosh especially the traffic circle are both in terrible condition. on Twitter Share Pavements! We need a pavement plan covering three years and to be available to us so we can anticipate new topping or new surfaces for the streets. Klickitat is terrible; 16th from Klickitat to McIntosh especially the traffic circle are both in terrible condition. on Linkedin Email Pavements! We need a pavement plan covering three years and to be available to us so we can anticipate new topping or new surfaces for the streets. Klickitat is terrible; 16th from Klickitat to McIntosh especially the traffic circle are both in terrible condition. link

    Pavements! We need a pavement plan covering three years and to be available to us so we can anticipate new topping or new surfaces for the streets. Klickitat is terrible; 16th from Klickitat to McIntosh especially the traffic circle are both in terrible condition.

    PColl asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your comments. Crews are hoping to be able to do a grind/inlay on the street and roundabout on Klickitat south of 16th later this summer. Please note, this is dependent on funding being available at that time. 

  • Share NW 16th Avenue in Camas past the school heading up the hill is in desperate need of improvement. There are hundreds of small pacthed up holes, or existing holes in that small part of the roadway. Is there a plan to work on this improvement? on Facebook Share NW 16th Avenue in Camas past the school heading up the hill is in desperate need of improvement. There are hundreds of small pacthed up holes, or existing holes in that small part of the roadway. Is there a plan to work on this improvement? on Twitter Share NW 16th Avenue in Camas past the school heading up the hill is in desperate need of improvement. There are hundreds of small pacthed up holes, or existing holes in that small part of the roadway. Is there a plan to work on this improvement? on Linkedin Email NW 16th Avenue in Camas past the school heading up the hill is in desperate need of improvement. There are hundreds of small pacthed up holes, or existing holes in that small part of the roadway. Is there a plan to work on this improvement? link

    NW 16th Avenue in Camas past the school heading up the hill is in desperate need of improvement. There are hundreds of small pacthed up holes, or existing holes in that small part of the roadway. Is there a plan to work on this improvement?

    Joanna asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas, and thank you for your question. Work on NW 16th Avenue is scheduled for this summer. Crews will be working on an asphalt grind/inlay on 16th between Brady and Hood.

  • Share Where does the City stand on allowing personal fireworks in 2024 considering the possibility of a higher than normal fire danger? on Facebook Share Where does the City stand on allowing personal fireworks in 2024 considering the possibility of a higher than normal fire danger? on Twitter Share Where does the City stand on allowing personal fireworks in 2024 considering the possibility of a higher than normal fire danger? on Linkedin Email Where does the City stand on allowing personal fireworks in 2024 considering the possibility of a higher than normal fire danger? link

    Where does the City stand on allowing personal fireworks in 2024 considering the possibility of a higher than normal fire danger?

    Slaz asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. As of right now, fireworks are legal in Camas. Each year when fireworks season rolls around our Fire Dept., in conjunction with other officials in Clark County will determine if the weather conditions signify a high risk for the possibility of fires. If that is determined, the City can ban fireworks for that specific time period, and we have done so in the past. Please note, the City Council is currently discussing fireworks, and if additional regulations are needed. You can voice your concerns by reaching out to your specific Council member ( https://www.cityofcamas.us/citycouncil/page/city-council-members) or by sending an email to administration@cityofcamas.us. Sending a comment to that address will ensure that is it seen by Council and City Administration. 

  • Share Is there a plan for a side walk on Crown Pt. Rd between 3rd Ave and from NE Province? on Facebook Share Is there a plan for a side walk on Crown Pt. Rd between 3rd Ave and from NE Province? on Twitter Share Is there a plan for a side walk on Crown Pt. Rd between 3rd Ave and from NE Province? on Linkedin Email Is there a plan for a side walk on Crown Pt. Rd between 3rd Ave and from NE Province? link

    Is there a plan for a side walk on Crown Pt. Rd between 3rd Ave and from NE Province?

    SMG asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. While these improvements are listed in the City’s long range plan, there is no secured or planned funding at this time.

  • Share I would like to know what is the plan for fixing our roads. Other than planning for the new bridge and the roundabouts, what are you planning for the roads. They are getting worse and worse. It seems like there is some patching done here and there, but nothing important. on Facebook Share I would like to know what is the plan for fixing our roads. Other than planning for the new bridge and the roundabouts, what are you planning for the roads. They are getting worse and worse. It seems like there is some patching done here and there, but nothing important. on Twitter Share I would like to know what is the plan for fixing our roads. Other than planning for the new bridge and the roundabouts, what are you planning for the roads. They are getting worse and worse. It seems like there is some patching done here and there, but nothing important. on Linkedin Email I would like to know what is the plan for fixing our roads. Other than planning for the new bridge and the roundabouts, what are you planning for the roads. They are getting worse and worse. It seems like there is some patching done here and there, but nothing important. link

    I would like to know what is the plan for fixing our roads. Other than planning for the new bridge and the roundabouts, what are you planning for the roads. They are getting worse and worse. It seems like there is some patching done here and there, but nothing important.

    Livia asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas and thank you for your question. Technically the projects you referenced, and street preservation are two different areas, and are completed with different funds. Currently, the City of Camas has a budget of around $1 million per year to spend on street preservation and maintenance. As you might imagine, that goes quickly in a City our size, with as many miles of roads that we have. As such, we prioritize areas for preservation each year. To preserve/repair more roads, we would need to increase funding for that area, which currently means we would need to pull from other general services.  

  • Share Hello, I would like to know if a food cart is allowed in the City of Camas? on Facebook Share Hello, I would like to know if a food cart is allowed in the City of Camas? on Twitter Share Hello, I would like to know if a food cart is allowed in the City of Camas? on Linkedin Email Hello, I would like to know if a food cart is allowed in the City of Camas? link

    Hello, I would like to know if a food cart is allowed in the City of Camas?

    Rubi asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for using Engage Camas. The short answer is yes, but with some caveats. If you're interested in parking a food truck/cart temporarily, then you would need a Temporary Use Permit. 

    For more permanent type of food trucks, or food trucks that would like to stay in place longer than 6 months, and if the zoning allows for it, then a Site Plan Review, Design Review, and potentially Critical Area and SEPA Review would be required. Essentially, it would be treated the same as if it were a small building where we look at parking, landscaping, infrastructure, access, etc.  

    The best bet is to speak with a member of our Planning Department to help you determine what works best for you, while following all City regulations. You can reach the Dept. at 360-817-1568  or communitydevelopment@cityofcamas.us

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