HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-550 Petrone 11-17-2023 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* Mary
Last Name* Petrone
Address Street Address
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Email* petronemary@gmail.com
Stance:* r Support
C•' Opposition
r Neither for nor against
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From:Mary Petrone
To:Planning Mailbox
Subject:LU 23-0002 Statement in Opposition
Date:Friday, November 17, 2023 12:25:34 AM
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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.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mary Petrone
Mountain Park LO