Bienestar and McMinnville Cooperative Ministries Mixed Use Development (HL 1-26 & DDR 1-26)

Shows the current development of the site and the proposed development

Current Status: The Historic Landmarks Committee approved HL 1-26 by a motion of 3-1, and approved DDR 1-26 by a motion of 4-0, at their meeting on Thursday May 28, 2026. The final decisions were issued on June 3, 2026, along with notices of decision. The 15-day appeal period for these applications ends on Thursday June 18, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Applicant: Bienestar Oregon

Property Owner: McMinnville Cooperative Ministries

Site Address: 544 NE 2nd Street Tax Lot: R4421BC11500 Zoning: C-3 (General Commercial)

HL 1-26 Application: Applicant is requesting to demolish a historic resource, designated as a “B” (Significant Resources), by the historic name of “United Methodist Church”, now owned by McMinnville Cooperative Ministries.

DDR 1-26 Application: Applicant is requesting to construct a four-story apartment building.

City Staff Contact: Evan Hietpas, Interim Planning Manager/Housing Planner. (503) 474-5170 or evan .hietpas@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

Historic Landmarks Committee Meetings

First public hearing held on March 12, 2026. Meeting Materials Available Below:
- Link to Recording: https://mcminnvilleoregon.zoom.us/rec/share/_SrN0O-oYJKbfGs2Cw7nHtaUzvFnT8DzXL1oF5oiv7utFjd07JpjdCVFC3a1N5EK.fKWx7pPYvHnzgeAT
- Passcode: cMj$tB7m
- 3/12 Published Meeting Agenda and Packet
Public hearing was continued to April 23, 2026. Meeting Materials Available Below:
- Link to Recording: https://mcminnvilleoregon.zoom.us/rec/share/6Au8eZDACaR6Qm5Ht9DdChnhTHXcyHvyRAlj_M17HCWbJ3iwqJ3lkDIPJ2JmoZv0.CQFur3nRAFrPUyRz
- Passcode: 1Nvn%&xB
- 4/23 Published Meeting Agenda and Packet
HLC deliberated and made a final decision on May 28, 2026. Meeting MaterialsAvailable Below:
- Link to Recording: https://mcminnvilleoregon.zoom.us/rec/share/b4SIBr3dHhdA36SL0dKfFlZOOcsDCagiXgHLDX82_ut20lmBXanClGMoK_oj7zaK.-I2t49VcEPH3_3VR
- Passcode: A^TQtpV9
- 5/28 Published Meeting Agenda and Packet

Summary of 7-7-7 extension process

At the April 23, 2026 Public Hearing, the HLC and Applicant agreed to a 7-7-7 extension process
- By May 1, 2026, the applicant and the public have the opportunity to submit any new testimony, evidence, data into the record for consideration. The following items were received in that time.
  - Bienestar Supplemental Application Materials: https://www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/26668/ddr_-_waiver_and_glazing_standard_-_5-1-26.pdf
  - Testimony from Quinn Millegan, dated 04.24.26
- By May 8, 2026 (this has been extended to 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, please see memorandum below), the public and the applicant may provide written comment on the additional materials in the public record. revised application materials submitted only - For e-mailed public comments, please send to heather.richards@mcminnvilleoregon.gov, or you may drop off testimony in-person (or mailed) to the City's Community Development Center at 231 NE 5^th Street McMinnville, OR 9712
- By May 12, 2026 (this has been extended to 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19, please see memorandum below), the applicant may provide written responses to the public comments received.
  City of McMinnville Memorandum extending the date for the second period of public record response and the applicant's final argument.
On Thursday May 21, 2026, updated Decision Documents were published with the HLC meeting packet
On Thursday May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm, the HLC considered the updated materials collected during the 7-7-7 extension process and deliberate towards making a final decision on docket HL 1-26 and DDR 1026. No additional verbal public testimony was taken at the meeting.