HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-532 Miller 11-12-2023 Current Planning Public Comments and Testimony
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Case Number* Please see Notice for correct LU or tree appeal number.
LU 23-0002/AP 23-04:A request for an RP District(wetland)Unavoidable Crossing
to Install a Sewer Line and Serial Lot Line Adjustments.
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Case Number- LU 23-0002/AP 23-04:A request for an RP District(wetland) Unavoidable Crossing
Verification* to Install a Sewer Line and Serial Lot Line Adjustments.
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First Name* Dustin
Last Name* Miller
Address Street Address
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Email* dustinmiller2013@gmail.com
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C•' Opposition
r Neither for nor against
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From:Dustin Miller
To:Planning Mailbox
Subject:LU 23-0002 Statement in Opposition
Date:Sunday, November 12, 2023 3:20:45 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
I oppose LU 23-0002 and request the DRC reject LU 23-0002 on the premise the sewer line
through Waluga Park - West violates the voter-approved Nature Preserve land use regulations
expressed in the City Charter: Chapter X - Park Development Limitation.
These are the facts:
- I voted for Measure 3-568 to prevent all development that is inconsistent with the
preservation of Lake Oswego's Nature Preserves as natural areas.
- Lake Oswego voters ratified City Charter: Chapter X on November 2, 2021, with 62%
approving Measure 3-568.
- The City Charter grants authority or rights and creates limitations on City powers and
functions. The City Charter retains superiority over City Code and City Ordinances; therefore,
City Charter: Chapter X holds superiority over City Code.
- Chapter X, Title - Park Development Limitation. Evident the context is restrictions on land
use for parks; park is "land" and development is "use."
- Chapter X, Section 41 - Purpose. Mandates the City to liberally interpret the chapter to
preserve Nature Preserves as natural areas.
- Chapter X, Section 42 - Definitions. Waluga Park - West is designated a Nature Preserve to
be managed or maintained to retain its natural condition and prevent habitat deterioration.
- Chapter X, Section 43 - Limitations on Development. (a) Mandates the City insure all
development within Waluga Park - West is consistent with the preservation of Waluga Park -
West as a natural area available for public enjoyment, (b) mandates the City, and any person,
not to construct roads in Waluga Park - West, and (c) mandates the City, and any person, not
to cut trees to construct any roads in Waluga Park - West.
- The Mayor, City Council, and City staff failed to acknowledge City Charter: Chapter X with
respect to Waluga Park - West when considering Ordinance 2874 on November 2, 2021, and
when approving it on March 17, 2022.
- The Applicant and City staff failed to acknowledge and consider City Charter: Chapter X in
all "Applicable Regulations" sections of documentation and notices.
It should be abundantly clear that constructing a 17' wide x 525' long road, the removal of 14
established trees, and the severe disturbance to the designated wetlands in Waluga Park - West
to facilitate trenching and installation of a sewer line for a private developer, yet alone the
City, IS NOT PERMITTED in City Charter: Chapter X. The City must pursue other
alternatives.
And, STOP making bureaucratic decisions such as overlays without a vote of those they are
elected by in this city. I challenge every single one of you who either hold a position of
government or pull a paycheck on our tax dollar payroll to stay quiet on all of the decisions
surrounding this city if you are not a resident. I am not making rules in your town, don't make
them in mine.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dustin Miller
Palisades Neighborhood