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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend March 2, 2007 Medford fights land-use decision By Meg Landers Mail Tribune The city of Medford is appealing a recent state land use board ruling, not based on the particular project at issue, but based on the citywide implication. In February, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals upheld the city's approval of the 118-acre Cedar Landing application, but determined the city failed to give proper notice to the state when it changed a zoning map for the area. Lori Cooper, Medford's senior assistant attorney, said the city will send the letter of notification to the Department of Land Conservation and Development, which is not a problem. The problem, she said, is that the city was following a DLCD rule that small tracts of 80 acres or less don't require notification. "Medford's been relying on the rule," she said. The Cedar Landing project includes a 7-acre zone change. If the city has to notify the state for all small zone changes, which amount to several per month, a 45-day notification period would be added to the development process. Advertisement "It'll be an administrative burden," she said. In its ruling, LUBA relied on a state law that all zone changes require notification, she said, and this case could result in a state law being changed. A spokesperson for the Oregon Court of Appeals said Medford's case was filed Feb. 22, and a ruling is expected in several months. The appeal does not affect the status of the Cedar Landing project, a mixed-use development planned for the Cedar Links Golf Club land, said Cooper. The Jantzer family, owners and developers, plans to build 541 residences and commercial spaces within five to seven years. Utility work is already under way and housing construction is scheduled to begin in the summer. Reach reporter Meg Landers at 776-4481 or e-mail [email protected] . Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary