HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-567 Baumann 11-20-2023 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* Brett
Last Name* Baumann
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Comments 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 Xwith 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,
Brett Baumann
Forest Hills Neighborhood
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