HomeMy WebLinkAboutG-590 Kohlhoff 12-10-2023 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
Verification* to Install a Sewer Line and Serial Lot Line Adjustments.
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First Name* Theresa
Last Name* Kohlhoff
Address Street Address
3122 Diane Dr,
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Lake Oswego Oregon
Postal/Zip Code
97203
Email* theresakohlhoff@gmail.com
Stance:* r Support
C•' Opposition
r Neither for nor against
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Comments DRC has received a number of submissions which confront the inadequacy of the
legal underpinnings for mandating this sewer line as well as demonstrating the
engineering alternatives for the developer.This line in this place is not at all
unavoidable. I agree entirely with the opposition on these points.
As a community we are anguished. Before the election when residents could vote
for either the citizen's initiative or the competing city referendum,the mayor made
some dismissive remark to the effect that the citizens' initiative was due to
residents not trusting the city.Well, in fact,as it relates to government,the real
estate industry and suburbia-no,there is little trust and little basis for trust.The
initiative,a charter amendment, prohibited development in the designated parks.
The referendum which envisioned a future ordinance was squishy as to what would
be permitted and where. It was soundly defeated.
But here we are.With a straight face the city,for a private developer,tries to justify
a sewer trench 525 feet long, 25 feet deep, creating a de facto 17 foot road and in
the process destroying 43 trees, 14 of which are significant-in a NATURAL
PRESERVE?
I believe in good government and good policy. I believe in democracy. I am very
concerned when we can't get transparency and accountability out of government
because this constant clawing away at it does diminish its stature. Poorly regarded
public institutions are not at all healthy for any of us. But, in this egregious case,
what is being proposed, albeit another slash at the city's trustworthiness, is
warranted and necessary. I'm deeply regretful for that.
I oppose LU 23-0002/AP 2304 as conditioned to go through Waluga Park.
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