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CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
Development Review Commission
Minutes
May 15, 2023
The Commissioners convened at 7:00 PM.
Members Present: Vice Chair Kirk Smith, Jeff Shearer, Bruce Poinsette, Dwight Sangrey, Timothy
Lyons, and John Dewes
Members Absent: Chair Randy Arthur
Staff Present: Johanna Hastay, Interim Planning Manager; Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney;
Evan Fransted, Senior Planner; and Kat Kluge, Administrative Support
REPORT ON COUNCIL ACTIVITIES – Trudy Corrigan, City Councilor
Councilor Corrigan updated members on the following recent City Council activities: an amendment
was made to the 2021-2023 Intergovernmental Subrecipient Grant Agreement, with Clackamas
County Social Services Division, to allow for reimbursement to the City for services provided; an
update was received on the 2023 Legislative Session; a discussion was held regarding Lake Oswego's
Emergency Medical Services system; an update was received on the Housing Needs Analysis/Housing
Production Strategy (HB-2003); recognition was given to the "If I were the Mayor" contest winners; 2
condemnation actions were settled on (requiring 2 pathway easements on Furnace Street properties
to develop the Willamette River Greenway); the John’s Woods area was included within the Uplands
Neighborhood Association's boundary; the vacation of the pathway from Boones Ferry Road to Bryant
Road was put in process; a discussion was held regarding the Library Visioning project; an update was
received on the North Anchor project; and, the application process for a pickleball court at Westlake
Park was discontinued.
MINUTES
April 3, 2023: No corrections were noted.
Commissioner Sangrey moved to approve the Minutes of April 3, 2023. Seconded by Commissioner
Lyons and passed 6:0.
PUBLIC HEARING
LU 23-0007: A request for a minor and major alterations to the main house of an historic resource
(Jantzen Estate) that includes the following:
South Façade (front): new window; replacement of existing garage doors, windows, and vent;
and restoration of existing windows.
North Façade (lakeside, rear): new addition along the east portion; new screened porch with
metal roof; new terrace with addition below; removal of railing/skylight and replacement with
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new roof; replacement of all existing windows; new windows and door openings; and new
dormers.
The applicant is also proposing removal of two trees for the construction of the alterations to the
main house.
This site is located at 1850 North Shore Road (Tax Reference 21E09AC01500). The Staff Coordinator is
Evan Fransted, AICP, Senior Planner.
Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney, gave an overview of the public hearing process, outlined the
applicable criteria and procedures, and gave instructions for any verbal testimony given.
Mr. Boone asked DRC members to declare any ex parte contacts (including site visits), biases, or
financial conflicts. All DRC members present declared they have no ex parte contacts, conflicts of
interest, and no bias. There were no challenges to the Commissioners’ rights to consider the
application.
Staff Report
Evan Fransted, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
The site is an island on Oswego Lake of approximately 4.35 acres in size and has access to North Shore
Road. The structures and property are designated as an Historic Landmark, with the existing primary
house, boathouse, bridge, and landscaping being found "historic contributing resources" on the City's
Historic Resource Survey Form. The Applicant is requesting major alterations to the main house
(including 3 additions to the north elevation). No written public testimony was received on this
application.
Site plan alterations to the south (front) and north (rear) elevations were shown. Existing site photos
and artistic renderings were also shown.
The criteria for major alterations of a Landmark were explained. The Applicant proposes to meet
these criteria under subsection 7.c.i by reversing and rectifying many of the undesirable changes that
occurred in the 1980s (matching all existing materials). Staff finds that the proposed alterations
incorporate similar materials to the existing Landmark (matching siding, windows, and roof shingles).
The proposed screened porch addition includes a low-sloped metal roof with wood timber posts that
blends in with the existing steeply pitched roof. Staff concurs with the Applicant that the alteration
does not diminish the architectural or historic significance to the Landmark because the alterations
would rectify the previous nonconforming alterations from the 1980s. Staff finds that all criteria under
subsection 7.f are met.
The 2 trees (an 8" stewartia and a 6" Hinoki cypress) proposed for removal are small landscaping trees
that do not contribute to the historic resource. The east side of the island is largely forested, with
there being 288 trees on the property. Staff finds that the tree removals will not have a negative
significant impact on erosion control, the flow of surface water, or existing wind breaks. The trees are
not significant, and their removal will not have a significant negative impact on the character or
aesthetics of the neighborhood. Staff finds that the Type II Tree Removal criteria are met. Condition of
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Approval (COA) A.5 requires that the Applicant submit a final mitigation plan that shows at least two
mitigation trees.
In conclusion, staff recommends approval of LU 23-0007, subject to the recommended COAs.
Questions of Staff
Commissioner Lyons asked if the boat dock, constructed in 2015, was placed in an easement on City
property, or whether it was considered on this application at all. Mr. Fransted replied that the Lake
Corp did not have zoning nor did the Development Code apply to Lake Corp property, and with the
boat dock being wholly on Lake Corp property, it was not a part of this application.
Applicant Testimony
Ross Padluck, Project Manager and Partner with Kligerman Architecture & Design, stated that they
understood the significance of this property to the community of Lake Oswego, and that they hoped
that they had done their best to maintain the property. He noted that they met with City staff three
times, over the course of the last 8 - 10 months, to develop their design and to listen to the feedback
from the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) representatives. He opined that the process had
been quite collaborative, making the project much better. He thanked staff and the members of HRAB
for their time and input on this project. He shared a slide show and explained the proposed design in
greater detail. Per the request by HRAB, two of the original windows (bay and bow) will be restored,
rather than replaced, as with the other existing windows. The new windows will be compatible in
style and material to the windows that will be retained. He relayed that his firm sourced enough
matching tiles for the roof replacement.
Questions of Applicant
Commissioner Lyons requested that Mr. Padluck explain how the screened porch addition will not
diminish the historical or architectural significance of the Landmark. Mr. Padluck shared that they
discussed this topic with staff and HRAB several times and, together, arrived at this mutually-agreed-
upon design, as the existing terrace was not original, nor was it a good addition. He added that the
proposed design felt more appropriate to the house. He explained that they will match the stone and
timber details of the addition with the rest of the house. He also noted that the addition will not
interact with the main structure, allowing for its future removal without structural damage to the
Landmark. Mr. Padluck also confirmed that this alteration was replacing a previous alteration.
Public Testimony
None
Deliberations
Mr. Boone asked if the Applicant wished to submit additional testimony or a final written argument.
No such request was made. Mr. Boone instructed Vice Chair Smith to proceed to deliberations.
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Commissioner Shearer moved to approve LU 23-0007, as submitted in the staff report. Seconded by
Commissioner Lyons and passed 6:0. Mr. Boone instructed staff to return the Written Findings,
Conclusion, and Order on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
SCHEDULE REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Johanna Hastay, Interim Planning Manager, updated DRC members on upcoming meetings:
June 5, 2023 has the findings from this meeting and the Conditional Use Permit for the Lake Oswego
Middle School.
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday, due to the City holiday) has the DR Permit for the Habitat for Humanity
WLG Townhome project, and work sessions regarding administrative issues, possibly including a
discussion with the City Engineer regarding public improvements that came up as a part of the School
District Bus Barn application.
July 3, 2023 has the findings from the Habitat for Humanity hearing.
July 17, 2023 most likely has a hearing for a DR Permit to allow duplex expansion/design variances in
the Downtown Overlay District.
Ms. Hastay informed members that Commissioner Shearer's and Vice Chair Smith's terms will be
ending on June 21, 2023, and that Commissioner Shearer will not be returning (Vice Chair Smith had
not indicated if he would or would not return yet). She noted that there will be a celebration for any
departing Commissioners following the hearing that evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:46 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/
Kat Kluge, Administrative Support