HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item - 2020-01-27 - Number 06.1.4 - Exhibit G-2 - Letter from Cook Family (PP 19-0012) Luscher Farm into the UGB.
Dear Planning Commissioners,
I have tried hard to keep this to just a few facts and concerns. Appreciate the chance to
comment.
• Implement Master Plan without impacting our "Legacy" property.
• Be sure traffic issues are in place before development occurs-
Just like the city's IGA agreement of 1205 must be fixed before Concept Planning can be
presented for Stafford Area.
• No further impacts on neighboring properties by implementing Luscher Farm Master Plan.
Our Concerns.
With future implementation of the Master Plan, we cannot afford to lose any more of our
property. Lost a quarter of an acre for the Stafford Rosemont roundabout, lost over 200 vines
in the last "take" of property.
We gave up the most property for the roundabout and impact the area the least amount
compared to Atherton Hts., Luscher Farm programs, and all the city developments that have
occurred over the years. i.e. Terra Bella homes, The Stafford, Church, Dog Park, Hazelia Field,
Lakeridge, Golf course.
(SW corner of the roundabout.)
We have worked well with the city, (not only allowing for County Code violations for programs
currently being run at the farm) but have worked hand in hand with our vison that led to the
creation and development of the Hazelia Agri-Cultural Heritage Trail, with two panels on the
north side of our property.
Cook Family Farm Property- 18451 SW Stafford Rd
• Century Farm 1900- • National Register of Historical Places—
• State of Oregon and Clackamas County Heritage Tree Grove.
(Plaque posted in Stevens Meadow)
We appreciate the fact that the City of Lake Oswego has taken the lead in the Rural/Urban
Interface and encouraging active agricultural in the area, and support of the 3 part IGA.
Traffic is and will be an on-going issue. i.e. $12 million for improvements at Childs and Stafford
roads. That is without the impacts of further development of Luscher farm. If you build it they
will come!
Enough said, I'm sure you get it.
• Implement Master Plan without impacting our "Legacy" property.
• Be sure traffic issues are in place before development occurs-
Just like the city's IGA agreement of 1205 must be fixed before Concept Planning can be
presented for Stafford Area.
PP 19-0012 EXHIBIT G-2/PAGE 1 of 2
You also will want to address the 2010 IGA between Metro and Clackamas County- Planning for
area 4D.
Will need to included Area 4D in the Planning Document-
Urbanization
B. Stafford Basin Policies B-1 through B-3 -
3. If concept planning occurs in the Stafford Basin Urban Reserve;*
Participate in a primary decision-making role for Urban Reserves 4A, 4B and 4C.
Intergovernmental Agreement - Adopted 2010
Metro and Clackamas County
EXHIBIT B
PRINCIPLES FOR CONCEPT PLANNING OF URBAN RESERVES
1. Except for Areas 4A,4C,and 4D concept planning for specific,enumerated Urban Reserves
on the Urban and Rural Reserves map may occur separately and at different times. Concept
planning for Areas 4A,4C,and 4D must be coordinated so that Area 4C(Borland Road)is
planned and developed as the town center serving the vast majority of Area 4A (North
Stafford)and Area 4D(South Stafford).
Appreciate your service on the committee, thank you for taking our concerns into
consideration.
RJ Cook
for entire JP and Susie Cook Family
PP 19-0012 EXHIBIT G-2/PAGE 2 of 2