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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice-Legislative PC PH 09-08-25 w-Attach LU 25-0001503-635-0290 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION (LOC 50.07.003.16.d.iii) Hearing Date, Time, and Location: Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:30 PM Instructions on how to participate online or by phone using Zoom are attached – you must register by noon the day of the hearing to participate electronically. Applicant: City of Lake Oswego, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Location of Property: Citywide File Number: LU 25-0001 Nature of Proposal and Use or Uses Which Could be Authorized: A request from the City of Lake Oswego to amend the Comprehensive Plan to explicitly make Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) a City housing policy. Explanation of Proposal: The Lake Oswego City Council approved Resolution 24-36 on November 19, 2024, to adopt the Housing Production Strategy (HPS) to meet the requirements of ORS 197.296 and OAR 660-008-0050 [Oregon House Bill 2003 (2019)]. The HPS identified Fair Housing Policy and Education as a strategy for near-term adoption, including both the adoption of legislative amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to explicitly make AFFH a Housing Policy as well as education and other actions to increase access to fair housing information. The Fair Housing Policy and Education strategy (Strategy 13) was intended to benefit priority populations – including low-income households, people of color, people with disabilities, seniors, and other state or federal protected classes – by: Formalizing the City’s commitment to fair housing goals; Facilitating a better understanding of fair housing issues in the community; and Educating City staff, housing stakeholders, and community members about fair housing laws and residents’ rights. Though the City is required to comply with state and federal fair housing laws regardless of whether an AFFH policy is formally adopted, the strategy is nonetheless anticipated to provide additional protections against housing discrimination and bolster the City’s focus on prioritizing housing equity and affordability in its housing programs and investments. Recommendation: A final recommendation of the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council. A final decision on this proposal will be made by the City Council. Staff Contact: Erik Olson, Long Range Planning Manager Email: eolson@lakeoswego.city Phone: (503) 697-6524 How to Testify: The public hearing process will begin with a presentation by staff. Testimony will then be received from the public in person and then remotely (see attached instructions for how to participate online or by phone using Zoom). Individuals planning to attend in-person may also sign-up early, beginning ten (10) days prior to the hearing by visiting the Planning Commission meeting webpage: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/planning-commission-28. Individuals will be allowed up to 5 minutes. Recognized neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, government agencies, or other incorporated public interest organizations will be allowed up to 10 minutes. The time limits will not include time taken up by questions from the Commission or responses to such questions. Testimony by attorneys, representatives, and witnesses on behalf of or which are part of the presentation by a person shall be counted within that person’s time limit. Any person in attendance may cede his or her time for testimony to another person, but in no case shall any person's testimony be increased to greater than 10 minutes. Written testimony may also be submitted prior to the public hearing. To have your written comments or testimony distributed to the Planning Commission for review prior to the hearing, they need to be received by 12:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025. Mail or email written comments or testimony to: Cristina Siquina Calderón, Administrative Support Lake Oswego City Hall Planning and Building Services 380 A Avenue, Second Floor PO Box 369 Email: pctestimony@lakeoswego.city Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 (503) 534-4210 Staff held three Planning Commission Work Sessions and one City Council Study Sessions where public comments were accepted. Comments submitted to the Planning Commission for a work session are not considered public testimony for purposes of the hearing. For more information about the hearing procedures, please contact staff. How to Obtain Further Information: The staff report and all evidence relied on by the applicant is available for review at the above address by appointment. Copies may be obtained at cost. Information can also be obtained by visiting the City’s website at: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/all-projects (Under “Search” enter LU 25-0001 then press “Enter”) Mail Date: August 4, 2025 Page 2 of 2 PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES 503-635-0290 380 A AVENUE PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 WWW.LAKEOSWEGO.CITY HOW TO TESTIFY AT A PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ONLINE OR BY PHONE USING ZOOM IMPORTANT: If you are not able to electronically testify for any reason, e.g., inadequate or faulty internet connectivity, computer equipment, or operation thereof by yourself, City personnel, internet service providers, virtual meeting platform software, or other third parties involved in transmission and receipt of your oral testimony, you are deemed to have waived your oral testimony. You are strongly urged to also submit your testimony in writing by 12:00 noon on the day of the hearing to assure appearance in the proceeding, receipt of testimony, and appeal right. YOU ACCEPT THE RISK AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE INABILTY TO PROVIDE YOUR ORAL TESTIMONY BY ELECTRONIC MEANS (ONLINE OR PHONE) AT THE APPROPRIATE POINT IN THE LAND USE PUBLIC HEARING. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS: By 12:00 noon on September 8, 2025, electronically submit written testimony and materials by emailing to pctestimony@lakeoswego.city. If no confirmation email is received, call: Cristina Siquina Calderón at (503) 697-6524. Case File: LU 25-0001 City Hall Address: 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Hearing Date: September 8, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm OPTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROVIDING TESTIMONY ELECTRONICALLY: Providing Public Testimony Using the Zoom Online Option  In order to testify online, you must register by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting, September 8, 2025. The link to register for testifying online will be available ten (10) days prior to the hearing; to register https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/FormsLF/CCPCLeg. You must log in in a timely fashion to the Zoom meeting and testify when called upon during the hearing. If you have not registered, you will not be able to testify.  You will need an internet connection and a computer. Your computer must have a microphone in order to provide testimony and a camera if you wish your person to be visible (not required).  If you have presentation materials like photos, a video, or a PowerPoint presentation, a copy must be submitted in advance per the written testimony instructions below. Page 2 of 2 Providing Public Testimony Using the Zoom Phone-in Option  In order to receive the Zoom phone number to allow you to testify by phone, you must register by 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting, Monday, September 8, 2025. You must call the Zoom number in a timely fashion and testify when called upon during the hearing.  You will need a telephone or cellular phone.  You will be able to hear the meeting participants and may provide oral testimony when called upon. Written Testimony and Presentations – Due 12:00 noon, Monday, September 8, 2025  Written testimony Written testimony cannot be submitted remotely during the hearing.  Presentation Materials: You will be responsible for “sharing” and controlling your presentation during your testimony. Your presentation will be part of the record, it cannot be submitted remotely during the hearing. Livestreaming the Meeting or Watching on Tualatin Valley Community Television (TVCTV)  Planning Commission meetings are streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, which can be accessed from the following link: http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc/streaming-media. Livestreaming is a service provided by the City and is not a requirement for public hearings.  The meetings are also broadcast on TVCTV; check their website at http://tvctv.org/ for details.  Livestreaming allows you to view and listen only; you will not be able to participate in the hearing. See above for how to participate in the hearing by computer, phone, or written testimony.  If participating by phone, you must mute your computer or TV; otherwise, your multiple devices can create feedback and be a distraction for other participants. If the problem persists you may be asked to leave the phone call. Questions? Contact: Cristina Siquina Calderón at pctestimony@lakeoswego.city or (503) 534-4210.