HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-564 Shumavon 11-20-2023 Current Planning Public Comments and Testimony
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LU 23-0002/AP 23-04:A request for an RP District(wetland)Unavoidable Crossing
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Case Number- LU 23-0002/AP 23-04:A request for an RP District(wetland) Unavoidable Crossing
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First Name* Doug
Last Name* Shumavon
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Email* dshumavon@gmail.com
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Comments November 18, 2023
To the Development Review Commission, Mayor and City Council Members
My name is Douglas Shumavon. I reside at 5529 Royal Oaks Drive in Lake
Oswego and I write in opposition to the proposed sewer line extension through
Waluga Park-West as part of the proposal LU 23-0002 and request the DRC
reject LU 23-0002
I have two primary concerns.The proposed road to lay the sewer line runs
approximately 137 feet from the back of my property which abuts the park-
something my wife and I find and enjoy:a pristine view from the back of our house.
I am against anything that will harm that natural environment. I am not sure what
the consequences will be for future development through the park with a new
passage, but I would find that abhorrent. Furthermore, it appears to be in direct
conflict with Ordinance 3-568 a measure passed overwhelmingly by the citizens of
Lake Oswego.
The second concern has to do with the removal of trees necessary for the laying of
the sewer line.While there is mitigation required for both the laying of the line and
the trees, replacing full grown trees with native species expected to grow to the
existing trees' heights will take longer than I have years to live. I find that mitigation
is a misnomer as it does not suggest even a 10 year wait for those trees to
develop to an equal height.
Perhaps a reconsideration of an alternative way to plan for sewage from the
proposed development is in order.While this might increase the cost of
development it should fall on the developers not on the citizens of Lake Oswego. It
is, after all,the cost of doing business and that should not be a burden on
neighbors and citizens of Lake Oswego.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Douglas Shumavon
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