HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-525 Jameson 10-06-2023 From: Beth Jameson
To: Davis,Ellen
Subject: Re: File LU 23-0002
Date: Friday,October 6,2023 3:24:25 PM
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Hello,
I would like to reiterate my comment that the wetland has significant value to the
neighborhood and does not deserve the proposed tree removal and disturbance for a sewer
connection if it is possible to avoid it. Kimball Street must eventually have a sewer
connection, that I understand,what I do not understand is whether it is actually 100%
necessary to run the connection through the wetland west of Waluga Park. I would request that
staff working on this consider every available option to preserve the remaining green space in
this area.
Regards,
Beth Jameson
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 12:37 PM Davis, Ellen<edavis@ci.oswego.or.us>wrote:
Hi Beth,
1 I have received your comment and added it to the record for LU 23-0002. You will receive a
notice of decision when it is issued.
Thank you,
Ellen Davis,AICP
Associate Planner 1 Planning&Building Services
City of Lake Oswego
PO BOX 3691380 A Avenue 1 Lake Oswego OR 97034
503-635-0294
Respect. Excellence. Trust. Service.
From: Beth Jameson<bethjjameson@gmail.corn>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 4:00 PM
To: Davis, Ellen<edavis@ci.oswego.or.us>
Subject: File LU 23-0002
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Dear Planning Department,
I am writing to request that you disallow the applicant to run the sewer through the wetland
in Waluga Park. The wetland provides important habitat for local wildlife. Without it, we
would lose much of our local bird population, not to mention the displacement of mammals
including raccoons and at least one coyote on adjacent land. I imagine that building on the
lots in question would necessitate quite a bit of drainage, which would disrupt the local
ecosystem for these animals. I understand the need for more housing, and for L.O. to meet
its numbers of new housing units, but it would be a mistake to discount the impact that a
functioning wetland and green space has on local water control and the quality of life for
residents. What does "protection" for this wetland mean, if not that sewer lines should not be
run through it?
I also wonder whether homes built on these lots will be able to withstand an earthquake,
since the soil is subject to seasonal liquefaction as it is.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Beth Jameson
16678 Inverurie Road
Lake Oregon, OR 97035
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