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Agenda Packet - 1999-03-03
r 1 AGENDA OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE March 3, 1999 6:30—8:30 p.m. City of Lake Oswego—Council Chambers Lake Oswego City Hall 380 "A" Avenue I. Review and Approval of January 5, 1999 Meeting Minutes and Amended Work Program—Attachments B and C (6:30 p.m. —6:45 p.m.) II. Report on the Results of February 16, 1998 Property Owner Meeting -- Attachment A (6:45 p.m. —7:15 p.m.) III. Summary of Draft Old River Road Technical Report and past correspondence and citizen comment—Attachments D and E (7:15 p.m. —7:30 p.m.). IV. Task Force Discussion of Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive Design and Management Criteria(7:30 p.m. — 8:15 p.m. V. Public Comment, Discussion and Announcements (8:15—8:30 p.m.) VI. Adjournment (8:30 p.m.) File: aorr3399 003 1 004 ATTACHMENT B DRAFT• OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE January 5, 1998 MEETING #1 —JANUARY, 1999 Objectives: • Task Force Introductions; • Establish a consensus on organizational issues, such as agenda, work program and schedule, and • Establish direction for community outreach. Products: • Meeting dates and times; • Work Program; • Community outreach program. MEETINGS #2 and #3 Objectives: • Review and analysis of existing information and conditions regarding Old River Road such as: • Transportation characteristics including, traffic counts, speed studies, accidents,right- of-way characteristics, street connectivity, accessibility by school buses and emergency vehicles, property access points, roadway conditions and walking and biking suitability; • Scenic and natural resource values and recreational usage and potential; • Past planning efforts and relationship with existing plans programs, and regulations including Willamette River Greenway, Metro, City, and Clackamas County Transportation Plans and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan. • Identification and analysis of aesthetic and quality of life issues and opportunities. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #1 Staff will develop the above information for review and analysis by the Task Force. Product(s): • Task Force and neighborhood identification of existing and future opportunities, issues and problems facing Old River Road and its users. This will form the basis of further technical analysis by staff of proposed solutions and design opportunities and such treatments such as: • Traffic enforcement; 0i3 • Traffic management devices; • Multi-purpose pathway alignment; • Natural resource protection and enhancement; • Road maintenance needs; • Relationship of private property and road right-way, • Recreational usage and biking and pedestrian needs. • Enhancement of overall landscape character and aesthetics. MEETING #4 Objectives: • Task Force review of Staff's technical analysis, proposed solutions and design treatments, development of alternatives if necessary and formation of preliminary recommendations and priority projects. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #2 Pursuant to direction of the Task Force, staff will conduct an analysis of proposed alternatives and respond to issues raised by the group and the public at meetings#5 and 6. Product(s): Preliminary recommendations. CITY WIDE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION MEETINGS #5 and #6 Objective: Review of public meeting results and refinement of recommendations Product(s): Direction to staff to prepare final report. MEETING #7 Objective: Acceptance of final report and distribution. Product: Recommendation of final report to City Council. orrwprog OIL ATTACHMENT C DRAFTOLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE January 5, 1998 Meeting - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Oswego City Hall - Human Resources Conference Room Members Present: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair, Mike Anderson, Co-Chair. Michael P. Lammers, Duane Funk, Jamie M. Ellgen, Judy Dauble, Kelly Atwood, Marcia Robertson, Stan Aschenbrenner Staff: Ron Bunch, Lake Oswego Long Range Planning Manager and Gordon Howard, Senior Planner, West Linn Others: Donna Zajonc, Richard Porn, Jerry Lublink. Gloria Bence, John Fregonese, and Sandy Carter I. Introductions, Statements of Interests and Issues The members introduced themselves and discussed generally their interest in serving on the Committee. It was stated that the road in the mid 1800's was one of the main roads on the west side of the Willamette River and the convent of the Sisters on the Holy Names had been oriented to the River. The Sisters had journeyed up the river and entered on the riverside of the convent building. It is important from the Sisters' perspective to develop a long-range vision of the future of the road and the Order's lands which border it. The road borders a significant portion of Marlyhurst University's property along its undeveloped edge. The river front lands, the road lands impart a significant contribution to the character of the campus. Any change to the character of the road will also change the character of the campus. Old Town Neighborhood has interest in the future of the road and desires to ensure its best use. The neighborhood has experience of living with a park and the process of compromise for both residential and recreational land uses to co-exist with one-another. Residents of Glenmorrie have been informally polled regarding the road and expressed concerns with the volume of traffic on the road, the need to maintain the character and livability of residential streets, the speed of traffic, preservation of a buffer area between the road and residential property and protection of natural resources. There is concern about the outright prohibition of road closure. The question was discussed of whether this precludes temporary closures to through traffic such as on weekends, so the road can be primarily used for recreational walking and sightseeing. Additional discussion focused on safety. especially the speed of traffic -- especially trucks. and the danger posed for walkers. Maintenance of views for property owners and those who use the road for recreational walking and exercise was identified as important. 0I :) � 1 The road also represents an important connection for West Linn residents to Lake Oswego, especially for school buses. The transportation interests of both West Linn and the City of Lake Oswego are important to consider in this process because both share a boundary. Neighborhood quality of life in both communities is important. Connectivity between the two communities is also important. There may be a lot that can be done to address traffic calming. The Task Force should acquire good examples of traffic calming and consider them for use on Old River Road. The road presents real challenges for siting a pathway because of small narrow shoulders, the topography, natural resources and the interests of state and federal regulatory agencies. Further, the road is dangerous as evidenced by deaths of numerous pets and wild animals caused by cars. The need to protect animals and wildlife must he addressed. II. Future Meeting Dates and Times It was determined by general consensus that future meeting dates will be the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be February 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. III. Review and Discussion of Charge Statement and Process and Work Program and Schedule Sister Eileen Brown began discussion of the City Council's charge statement by stressing that the statement is explicit that the Lake Oswego City Council has made a decision not to close the road, and to designate a pathway on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Judy Dauble stressed that "closure" could mean a number of things, such as no permanent closure, whereby, closure could occur at certain times of the day and/or on certain days s of the week, such as weekend closure. Kelly Atwood stressed that road connection to Lake Oswego was important, especially because of school bus connection, but that safety issues must be addressed such as some kind of speed control. Jamie Ellgen stated that speed is a major problem on the road because of its physical characteristics. When one walks on the road, it seems that cars are out of place in the environment. She stressed that Old Town Neighborhood's experience with George Rogers Park is that some kind of traffic control is necessary to ensure that residents, walkers and automobiles can coexist. Upon review of the work-program, the groups stressed the need to have factual data, which it could analyze and make recommendations from. There was discussion of the various aspects of the Task Force's charge in that qualitative/aesthetic. quality of life, and technical aspects (road condition. width, traffic control, utility needs etc.) of accommodating the needs of those who use the road must be addressed. The traffic problem was one, which involved balancing automobile use with the fact that the street was a public place -- valued for its recreational and scenic characteristics. Especially important is to be creative and be sensitive to the environment (human-made and natural). 01 . There are impacts that are both internal and external to the study area. In terms of traffic it is important to analyze impacts that are imparted by those who live along the road and from traffic that is generated from outside the area. The group expressed general satisfaction with the technical aspects of the work-program. Also, the group desired that traffic analysis be done over time; such as over a period of several months, during different times of the week and day. However, it was stressed that the technical analysis not be done in the abstract. The information should be tied to an actual understanding of the physical characteristics of the road. Members were urged to actually spend some time walking along Old River Road. Staff indicated that they would assemble the necessary information into a report format. Much of the information existed. However, the past methodology of collecting past traffic information was questioned by some of those present. Staff stressed that veracity of conclusions based on technical analysis was essential and that the methodology of collecting information would be open to review by the Task Force and others. General community meetings were discussed, Their were questions as to what these entailed and how would notice be provided to the community. Staff indicated that the notice area including Old Town, Glenrnorrie, Old River Woods Homeowners was not that large and it would be possible to develop an information flyer and send this material in advance of a general meeting to property owners. In addition, newspaper display ads, city newsletters, mailed notices to Neighborhood Association Chairs, would be used. It was stressed that the charge to the group goes far beyond providing solutions to traffic problems. These other issues must be addressed as well. For example there are issues inherent in the number of regulatory agencies that are involved in managing the Willamette River and its environs. The group asked for a summary of these agencies and their responsibilities. It was pointed out that east bank of the river up to and perhaps beyond the road was in the Willamette Greenway. Also. this area is within the floodway/floodplain. These mean that the Oregon State Parks. LCDC. the Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Division of State Lands all have an interest in the Willamette River. The members also asked that information pertaining to funding sources be provided. There was a suggestion that a slide show of traffic calming ideas be presented. It was recognized that at the next meeting not all the necessary background information could be collected. Staff was asked to collect all the information that it could for review at this meeting. Additional meeting(s) would be necessary to go through the remainder of the data and research materiais and to ensure it was packaged appropriately. The importance of an effective community outreach program was stressed. However. the need to ensure effective communication from the public must be balanced with the need to ensure that the task force meetings are efficient. The best use of the member's valuable time must be assured. It was stated that a specific time must be on the agenda -- at the end of the meeting, for public comment. However that time should be limited. GI7 Two minutes per person was used as an example with a total of 10 to 15 minutes per meeting allowed for public input. Persons should not have to wait until the end of the meeting, if they had pressing business elsewhere. In this instance, it was discussed that a short opportunity, such as five minutes, should be provided at the beginning of the meetings for comment. Gloria Benece stated that in her conversations with staff, she was assured that there would be an opportunity to participate in the process. It was important for the Task Force to consider that one of its objectives should be to ensure a continued quality of life for residents who live along the road. She wanted to go on record as stating that the residents and property owners along Old River Road had asked the City Manager and Mayor to include one of them on the Committee. This was viewed as only fair, since: • Any actions that occur along Old River Road would most significantly affect those who live along the road, and • The City of West Linn is represented by both a neighborhood association, (Robinwood) and a homeowner's association (Old River Woods). The home owners association is is comprised of property owners who live in close proximity to Old River Road. Old River Road residents should have the same consideration. Jerry Lublink pointed out that there are other issues that affect residents along Old River Road, such as the sewer overflows that happen during rainstorms -- possibly as a result of undersized pipes and an inadequate pump station. The task force agreed that the community and especially residents should be involved as much as possible and in view of the current committee structure, additional meetings such as '`listening posts." could be used to gain valuable citizen input into the process. Not all of the committee members would have to attend these extra meetings -- only those with schedules that allowed it. The public should be encouraged to put their comments and issues in writing and technical questions should be directed to staff. It was determined necessary to develop a list of agency and government contacts. This would be valuable in identifying possible funding sources. Oregon's salmon restoration plan was used as an example. Other stakeholders identified as necessary to keep informed included private utilities and garbage service. The group asked that the West Linn City Council, City Manager and the Public Works Director be kept informed of its work. In addition, it was stressed that the West Linn Transportation Board and the Committees which were working on its Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Comprehensive Plan be kept informed. There was no further businesses and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Ron Bunch. Long Range Planning Manager City of Lake Oswego -- January 12. 1998 013 4 ATTACHMENT D DRAFT TECHNICAL REPORT LIVABILITY, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE February, 1999 Please note that the `Technical Report" is a working document and as such is also a work in progress. It is envisioned that more information and analysis, especially of proposed design solutions will be ultimately made part of this document to complete the record of the Task Force's endeavor. Please note that, at this time, Figures and Appendices are not included. This material is being developed and will be provided later. INTRODUCTION The following report compiles the technical information used by the Old River Road Ad- hoc Task Force to address the Lake Oswego City Council's Charge/Mission Statement of October 27, 1998 (Appendix"A"). The report is organized as follows: • Summary of Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force • Location of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive • Physical Characteristics and Condition of the Roads • Historical Context • Environmental and Regulatory Context • Traffic Use Characteristics • Previous Planning Efforts and Community Discussions SUMMARY OF CHARGE/MISSION STATEMENT The Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was convened by the Lake Oswego City Council in cooperation with the City of West Linn to: 1. Undertake a study of issues and conditions which now, and will in the future affect Old River Road 2. Reach a general consensus regarding the Road's future character and the level and G13 type of improvements necessary to ensure: a. Safety neighborhood nei hborhood residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile drivers; b. Adequate emergency vehicle and school bus access. c. River Road's continued function as a residential street consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in particular: i. The need for safety for all modes of travel; ii. The recognition of the multi-use function of neighborhood streets for walking, bicycling and social interaction which preserves the privacy, quiet and safety of neighborhood living; iii. The provision of safe access to abutting lands; iv. Adequate and safe circulation from residential properties to the major streets system and neighborhood activity centers, and v. The need for connectivity of local streets to the surrounding transportation system. vi. Maintenance and where possible enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources per the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Statewide Planning Goal 15: Willamette River Greenway. vii. The preservation of River Road's character as a recreational resource for walking, biking and sightseeing. The Ad-hoc Task Force was specifically directed to not depart from Council's decision of October 16, 1998 that Old River Road not be closed. In addition, Council directed the Task Force to determine the alignment of a pathway on the length of Old River Road within the City limits and on Glenmorrie Road from its intersection with Highway 43 to Old River Road consistent with the City's Transportation System Plan. The Ad-hoc Task Force was to also recommend measures to accomplish the above objectives through study and analysis of issues which included but are not limited to the following: 1. Enforcement of traffic regulations; 2. Use of traffic management devices including those which direct and calm traffic; 3. Road maintenance (pavement, shoulder. clear vision requirements, and storm drainage); 4. Alignment of the above shoulder pathways and mitigation. as necessary, of negative impacts on the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources such as tree groves and stream corridors; OJ 2 5. Encroachments of private improvements within the public right-of-way; 6. Parking within the public right-of-way. 7. Potential tree planting and other landscape enhancements within the public right-of- way and Willamette River Greenway to enhance scenic quality and neighborhood character. The Task Force was also asked to identify costs and funding proposals for improvements to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive needed to accomplish the above objectives. LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE Old River Road (Figure 1) is located along Lake Oswego's eastern boundary of the Willamette River. It is located within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood and borders single- family residential lands and properties owned by the Sister's of the Holy Names and Marlyhrust University. Old River Road is classified by the City of Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan as a local residential street. Local residential streets are intended to provide direct access to abutting residential properties and connect to the collector and major street system. Attachment"A" describes the City of Lake Oswego Street Classification System and characteristics of local residential streets. The road runs for approximately one-half mile within the City limits and provides access to the abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood), and the Old River Woods Neighborhood(Robinwood Neighborhood Association) in West Linn, and abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association. The road connects to Oregon Highway 43 via Glenmorrie Drive in Lake Oswego and Walling Street in West Linn. Glenmorrie Drive (Figure 1)is also a local residential street and provides direct access to residential properties within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. It has a narrow paved width of about 20 feet within a 40-foot right-of-way. Because of its location and proximity to Public Park land, scenic views of the Willamette River and low traffic volumes Old River Road attracts a significant number of recreational walkers and bicyclists. In addition, commuter cyclists also use the road to avoid the high traffic volumes of Highway 43. Old River Road provides a direct pedestrian and bicycle connection to George Rogers Park and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. For the walker and cyclist it provides a direct extension of the Park's river front pathway along the Willamette River. In the broad context Old River Road provides walkers and bicyclists an opportunity to safely access public lands including Rohr and George Rogers Parks in Lake Oswego, Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn and Tryon Creek State Park in Southwest 021 3 FIGURE 1 LOCATION OF GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND OLD RIVER ROAD Lake Oswego, OR 022 4 Portland with a minimum of travel on the major street system. Figure 2 illustrates the location of Old River Road within this broader regional context. In addition to local residents, walkers and bicyclists, there are a number of other users of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Lake Oswego School District buses travel the road on a daily basis as do service and delivery vehicles including Rossman Sanitary Service. Utilities, including natural gas, cable, electric power and sanitary sewer are located within the right-of-way. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITION Old River Road is a two lane paved local street ranging from 20 to 22 feet in width within a fifty-foot right-of-way. Almost all of the road, except a very small portion, shown by Figure 1 is within the Lake Oswego City limits. The portion not within Lake Oswego is under the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. The road was originally constructed in Clackamas County to a rural standard with no curbs, gutters sidewalks or storm drainage. Storm runoff sheets to roadside ditches and to the Willamette River. The pavement condition of most of Old River Road is poor. A small section is rated good because of it was overlaid in conjunction with a recent sewer project. Much of pavement is cracked and rutted, allowing infiltration of water, which accelerates deterioration. There are no provisions to separate pedestrians and bicyclists from automobile traffic. Road shoulders are non-existent in many places. Where shoulders exist they are dirt and gravel and are not regularly maintained and are not walkable during wet weather. In several locations private property owners have extended landscaping and other improvements into the right-of-way. Glenmorrie Drive, is a two lane local street with a paved width of about 20 feet within a 40 foot right-of-way. Like Old River Road it was also constructed to a rural street section. Like Old River Road it has no sidewalks or pathways to separate the pedestrian and bicyclist from automobile traffic. Glenmorrie Road also has significant grades and sharp corners, which pose an additional hazard for the walker and cyclist. The pavement condition of most of Glenmorrie Drive is rated fair to poor. Old River Road was constructed on a cut made into the sloped bank of the Willamette River in the late 1800's to accommodate a narrow gauge railway. It is unlikely that specific engineering was done at the time, to ensure long-term stability of the construction. Over the past many years, the road has experienced several slides associated with heavy rains and high water conditions of the Willamette. The underlying geology of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive is shown by Figure 3. Old River is located on alluvial deposits, which are susceptible to movement and erosion. Glenmorrie Drive is less prone to these problems. However, the street has been constructed on parent material of weathered sediments, which are also prone to movement. Figure 4 illustrates that the earthquake damage potential of the general area 023 • FIGURE 2 OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND THE METRO REGIONAL TRAILS AND PATHWAY SYSTEM 024 FIGURE 3 GENERAL GEOLOGY GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 0237 FIGURE 4 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 021 is moderate to high relative to other parts of Lake Oswego. HISTORY The route of Old River Road was first used as a narrow gauge railway. During this time it served to transport raw materials, passengers, and goods, iron from the Oregon Iron and Steel smelters, once located in the vicinity of George Rogers Park to Willamette River locks at Oregon City. Glenmorrie Neighborhood whose boundaries include Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive was once an extensive estate belonging to Fred Morey who was the original owner/president of Portland General Electric. The estate was later converted to a number of individual residential parcels by his heirs following his death in 1910. The need for sanitary sewers caused the area to be annexed to Lake Oswego in the mid-1970's. Much of the residential development along Old River Road itself is relatively recent and the result of partitioning of large residential lots. The convent of the Sisters of the Hold Names was established in the 1850's. Marylhurst University followed shortly thereafter. The convent and Marylhurst University have a rich history and are important cultural and historic resources. ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY CONTEXT Both Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road exist within an environmental and regulatory context. All major public works construction projects,which are not needed to alleviate emergency situations, are required to conform to the following applicable regulations. Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Protection Program and Willamette River Greenway Glenmorrie Drive parallels a significant stream corridor(Figure 5), which has been designated by the City of Lake Oswego as being within its Resource Preservation (RP) Zone and is protected by provisions within the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance (Appendix B). Old River Road is within the Willamette River Greenway (Figure 6). The Willamette River Greenway comes under the auspices of Statewide Planning Goal 15 (Appendix "C") and implementing administrative rules which are administered at the state level by the Oregon State Parks Department. Any development within the Greenway is reviewed by both the City and State to ensure consistency with the Statewide Planning Goal, administrative rules and local regulations. The City of Lake Oswego has also adopted Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies pertaining to the Greenway (Appendix"D")which are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 15. These policies are implemented by the City's Development Code (Appendix "E") Greenway. The intent of this regulatory framework is to ensure a coordinated local and state Willamette River Greenway management program. 9 027 FIGURE 5 DESIGNATED SENSITIVE LANDS GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 02A FIGURE 6 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY 0231 Title 3 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Metro Title 3 Standards (Appendix F) apply to the Willamette River and other streams and rives in the Portland Metropolitan Area. These standards require local jurisdictions to protect and enhance riparian vegetative buffers to control sedimentation and other water-borne pollutants. The City of Lake Oswego's Sensitive Lands Program in conjunction with its Erosion Control standards have been found by Metro to implement Title 3 requirements. The natural characteristics of the Willamette River riparian zone within that portion of the study area that abuts private residential lands has been, for the most part, changed dramatically from its natural state. In many areas native vegetation has been removed and supplanted by ornamental and invasive species. Boating facilities and access improvements have been constructed over the years within portions of this area. Much of the riparian over story is intact and no human made improvements have been made along the Willamette River's frontage of the Sisters of the Holy Names and Marylhurst University properties. However, invasive species, particularly English Ivy have compromised the area's environmental integrity. Removal/Fill Activities and Erosion Control Construction or removal-fill activities within the ordinary low water line of the Willamette River are jointly regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Oregon Division of State Lands (ODSL) pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. These agencies coordinate their regulatory and review activities with the National Oceanic and Fisheries Administration. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality per Federal Environmental Protection Guidelines regulates discharges to the River such as sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges. The City of Lake Oswego reg ulates activities, which may result in the disturbance of 500 square feet of land area or the removal/fill or more than 50 cubic yards per its Erosion Control Standard (Appendix G). Persons engaging in this kind of activity are required to acquire an erosion control permit. Larger projects which would result in the disturbance of five acres or more, are also required to apply for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) which is coordinated by Lake Oswego through Clackamas County. Flood Plain Regulations The 100-year flood plain of the Willamette River is shown by Figure 7. Portions of Old River has been under during past flood events (1964). The City of Lake Oswego has developed Flood Plain Standards, which have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) to protect life and property. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) coordinate with 4, 053 12 • FIGURE 7 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER FLOODWAY AND FLOODPLAIN 031 13 the City in periodic updates of its regulatory flood maps. Tree Cutting and Vegetation Removal In addition to all land use and building activities the City of Lake Oswego regulates tree cutting within the City Limits pursuant to LOC Chapter 55 (Appendix H). The code requires applications for tree cutting permits for all trees five inches and diameter and larger. For single-family residential lots which cannot be further partitioned per the lot size requirements of the underlying zone permits are routinely granted "over-the-counter- absent the presence of a designated natural resource area or designated heritage trees. For other lands which can be further divided,trees are flagged and opportunity is provided for affected parties to request a hearing before the Development Review Commission. Furthermore, any tree cutting and vegetation removal within the Willamette Greenway is also subject to the City and States Greenway Regulations. Coastal Steelhead Endangered Species Designation In March 1998 the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) added the lower Columbia Steelhead Trout to the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This listing affects habitat in the Sandy Basin, the Willamette River below the Oregon Falls, and the Clackamas River. It is likely that six or seven more species will be listed by spring, 1999, one of them endangered and the rest as threatened species in urban Portland during all months of the year. The effect of the listing is to prohibit a"take" of Steelhead without a federal permit. In addition to catching or killing fish directly, a take also means a "significant habitat modification or degradation which also injures fish or decreases their opportunity for survival. The City of Lake Oswego, like other Portland area communities that border the Willamette River, will be required to participate in a response and recovery effort, in particular to ensure no further degradation of the Willamette River. Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan The Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the City's primary policy document regarding management and future development of its transportation system. The TSP's associated Transportation Public Facility Element lists and identifies the location of future transportation projects in Lake Oswego. The TSP and the Comprehensive Plan are relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive because these documents designate the functional classification of City streets and provide for policy guidance regarding their overall management. The Public Facility Plan element of the TSP identifies and prioritizes major transportation projects throughout the City. The TSP is part of the Comprehensive Plan and is adopted legislatively by the City Council. It can be amended in only the same manner. The Transportation Public Facility Plan does not include maintenance projects such as overlays and other pavement management 03 14 activities. For projects to be added or removed to the TSP, a land use process must be followed including notice and public hearings. The Public Facility Plan has planned for multi-purpose pathways (Figure 8)to be constructed on Glenmorrie and Old River Road. No other capacity related improvements are planned. The City's Comprehensive Plan provides policy guidance regarding land use actions. A major component of the Comprehensive Plan is the Goal 12: Transportation goals and policies. The City either refers to these policies when making land use/transportation decisions. Goals and policies relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive as local residential streets are provided as Appendix I. It is important to stress that Lake Oswego's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan must be consistent with the Statewide Planning Goal 12, Transportation and implementing administrative rules. TRAFFIC USE CHARACTERISTICS The most recent traffic volume and speed studies on Old River Road were done on April 28, 1998 in two locations. The results of these studies are follows: Traffic volumes taken at 18160 Old River Road north of River Woods Place Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined = 198 Trips (47%of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined =223 Trips (53% of total) Total Trips: 421 Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. = 30 cars Peak hour volume(p.m.): 5:00 p.m. = 31 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (198 trips total): Results: 6% (12 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 16.2 % (32 cars)were going 20—24 mph 30.8% (61 cars)were going 25—29 mph 30.3% (60 cars)were going 30—34 mph 10.1% (20 cars)were going 35 —39 mph 5.1% (10 cars)were going 40—44 mph 1 car was going between 45 —49 mph 2 cars were gonig between 50— 54 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (223 trips total): 033 15 Results: 10.7 % (24 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 27.8 % (62 cars) were going 20—24 mph 39.5% (88 cars)were going 25 —29 mph 16.6% (37 cars)were going 30—34 mph 3.6% (8 cars) were going 35—39 mph 1.3 % (3 cars) were going 40—44 mph • 1 car was going between 70—99 mph Traffic volumes taken at 16500 at Glenmorrie Drive 4/28/98 Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined= 230 Trips (48.7% of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined= 242 Trips (51.3 of total) Total Trips: 472 Trips Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. =29 cars Peak hour volume (p.m.): 5:00 p.m.= 34 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (230 trips total): Results: 24.4% (56 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 39.6% (9lcars)were going 20—24 mph 30.0% (69 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 4.80% (11 cars)were going 30—34 mph .90% (2 cars) were going 35 —39 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (242 trips total): Results: 20.7% (50 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 53.3% (129 cars) were going 20—24 mph 24.0% (58 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 2.1% (5 cars) were going 30—34 mph In addition to traffic counts and speed studies local residents on September 24, 1998, a Sunday, counted walkers,joggers and bikers about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.. Individual counts were made, noting how many of these recreational users were children. Dogs were also counted. Counts were also made of vehicles. The results of these efforts are that there were 287 walkers, 180 joggers, and 111 bikers for a total of 578 recreational users. This survey also counted 55 children and 70 dogs. There were 247 vehicles counted. A memorandum from Nancy Winbigler, 34122 Glenmorrie Drive detailing this exercise is attached as Appendix J. 031 16 FIGURE 8 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN DESIGNATION OF MULTI-PURPOSE PATHWAYS ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE 033 17 PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Glenmorrie Neighborhood The Glenmorrie Neighborhood and residents along Old River Road have a lengthy history with the City of Lake Oswego regarding the management and character of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. As part of the 1991 City of Lake Oswego Pathway and Open Space Bond Issue, the City proposed to construct an eight to 10 foot pathway on the east side of Old River Road from its intersection with Glenmorrie Drive to West Linn. A majority of those who attended the public meetings opposed the pathway. Three common themes were: • The proposed path was out of scale with the character the road and the neighborhood; • It would widen the road and encourage speeding; • It would have too much impact on the natural environment and on adjacent private property. Since the City dropped the original pathway proposal the Glenmorrie Neighborhood actively lobbied to have the pathway projects dropped from the City's Transportation System Plan. In addition,the neighborhood in August 1998 petitioned the City Council to close Old River Road at its Boundary with West Linn. At its October 20, 1998 meeting the City Council confirmed its wish for the road to remain open and for future multi-use pathways on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road to remain in the Transportation System Plan Sisters of the Holy Names and Mary's Woods On September 9, 1998 the Lake Oswego Development Review Commission approved the final findings conclusions and order for Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS (Overall Development Plan and Schedule) which allows for the development of 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. Up to an additional 350 units of special use housing and supporting medical related land uses are proposed as later phases. A condition of land use approval is the construction of a five-foot pathway along that portion of its property that fronts Old River Road. The improvement shall occur at later phase,Phase I-B. 0 35 18 LIST OF APPENDICES A. City Council October 27, 1998 Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force B. City of Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Standards pertaining to Stream Corridor Protection C. Statewide Planning Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway D. City of Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway E. LOC 48.16, Willamette River Greenway Overlay Zone F. Title 3 Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan -- Applicability to the Willamette River G. LODS 17.005, City of Lake Oswego Flood Plain Standards H. LOC Chapter 55, Tree Cutting I. Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Directly Applicable to Local Residential Street J. Traffic Study Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler, 34122 Glenmorrie Drive 037 19 r G3 ATTACHMENT E PAST CORRESPONDENCE, RELEVANT CITY TECHNICAL STUDIES AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAHNG TO OLD RIVER ROAD Attachments: 1. City of Lake Oswego Traffic Count and Speed Studies (4/28/99) 2. May 6, 1998,letter from Jim Radda, Chair, Glenmorrie Neighborhood expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. 3. August 15, 1998, letter from Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association to the Lake Oswego Design Review Commission proposing that Old River Road be closed to motorized traffic at the boundary between West Linn and Lake Oswego 4. August 17, 1998, Findings Conclusions and Order for Mary's Woods at Marylhurst Inc.which provides for a condition of approval to construct a five foot pathway along Old River Road and an eight foot access pathway through the site (from Highway 43 to Old River Road). 5. August 18, 1998,letter from Judy Dauble and Barry Mount transmitting a petition from Glenmorrie residents to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn. 6. September 10, 1998, letter to the Lake Oswego Review by Jim Radda and three co-signers regarding closure of Old River Road to most cars. 7. September 14, 1998, Letter from Jim Radda to the Lake Oswego City Council expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. The letter requests that the neighborhood be given an opportunity to plan an alternative to pathways. 8. Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler regarding neighborhood survey of Old River Road users. 9. Lake Oswego Review Editorial to close Old River Road to non-local traffic. 10. October 2, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Mayor Klammer and members of the Lake Oswego City Council regarding concern of Old River Woods residents to possible closure of the Old River Road. 11. Police Department memorandum regarding reported accidents on Old River Road. 03 : g 12. City of Lake Oswego ranking criteria for Old River Road and other pathways used as part of TSP development. 13. Speed bump criteria from Lake Oswego Uniform Traffic Code. 14.November 1, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Barry Mount and Judy Dauble 15. December 15, 1998, Correspondence(with accompanying letter from neighbors) from Jim Radda to Mayor Klammer regarding inadequate Glenmorrie Neighborhood representation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. A response from Doug Schmitz, City Manager accompanies. 16. December 29, 1998, letter from Jerry and Leslie Lublink regarding Glenmorrie's representation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. 17. December 18 and 20, 1998 letters from C.C. Dawell to Mayor Klammer regarding Old River Road issues. A response from the Mayor accompanies. Orrlet2 0 0 • City of Lake Oswego %C/ " i ` v ! Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: 9 # 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/27/98 Counter: 8 _nterval - —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fri 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avg. Begin SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB 12:AM 0 1 0 0 * * * * * * * w 0 C 1:00 1 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 2:C0 0 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 * x * * * * * * 0 0 4:00 0 1 1 1 * * * * * * * * 0 1 5:00 0 1 0 2 * * * * • * * * 0 1 6:00 2 4 2 8 * * * * * * * * 2 6 7:00 1 30 2 30 w * * * * * * 1 30 8:00 7 24 4 19 * * * * * * * * 4 14 9:00 6 10 * * * * * * * * * * 6 11 10:00 6 8 * * * * * * * * * = 5 24 11.00 9 10 * * * * * * * * * 27 66 12:PM 9 7 * * * * * * * * * * 28 30 1:00 11 11 * * * * * * * * 11 10 2:00 10 12 * * • * * * * * * * 12 11 3:00 27 16 * * * * * * * * * * 21 13 4:00 32 13 * * * * * * * * * * 21 11 5:00 21 31 * * * * * * * * * * 26 22 6:C0 11 16 * * * * * * * * * * 12 13 7:00 12 4 * * * * * * * * * * 14 7 8:00 13 9 * * * * * * * • * * 11 8 3:00 8 5 * * * * * * * * * * 8 6 10:00 _ . 10 8 * * * x * * * * * * 6 4 _:00 , 1 1 * * * * _ * x * x x 1 1 Totals 241 317 198 223 9 60 * * * * * * * 216 289 Combined 558 421 69 * * * 505 Split 6 43.2 56.8 47.0 53.0 13.0 87.0 * * * * * * * 42.8 57.2 AM: Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 * * * * * * * * 11:00 11:00 Volume 46 122 9 i 30; 4 •30 * * * x x * I * 27 66 ?M: I Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 4:00 5:00 * * * * * * * * * 12:00 12:00 Vr_ume 47 53 32 31 * * * * * * * * * * 28 30 0 41 ATTACHMENT 1 :ANUS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 1 City of Lake Oswego /(./ / i • I Main St.: Old River Road Public Works site: Cross St.: 8 8 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 ' Counter: 8 Direction: SB Begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH !�H MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 6:00 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 7:00 1 0 0 0 1 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 8:00 7 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 9:00 6 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 D 22 10:00 6 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 11:00 9 0 1 1 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 12:PM 9 0 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 30 1:00 11 0 0 3 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 2:00 10 0 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 3:00 27 0 2 6 10 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 4:00 32 0 3 3 10 11 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 5:00 21 0 0 5 7 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 6:00 11 0 0 2 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 31 7:00 12 0 0 2 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 8:00 13 0 0 4 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 ?:00 8 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 33 1C:00 10 0 0 0 1 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 11:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Daily 198 1 11 32 61 60 20 10 1 2 0 0 C 0 29 Totals ?eraent 0.5 5.6 16.2 30.8 30.3 10.1 5.1 C._ 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15i 50% 85% 904 21.3 22.8 29.5 36.0 38.5 _C MPH Pace Speed: 25 - 35 Number in pace : 121 % in pace 61.1 Sneed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 ME Percentage 1.5 0.0 0.0 Totals 3 0 0 04 : .7,-,ti;:S File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 3 • City of Lake Oswego .7 17 (/ ./ !Bain St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Crass St.: 8 # 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 8 Direction: NB- begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time ICH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 3:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 5:00 1 0 C 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 6:00 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 7:00 30 0 3 11 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 24 1 2 7 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 9:00 10 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10:00 8 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 11:00 10 0 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 12:PM 7 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1:00 11 0 2 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2:00 12 0 1 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 3:00 16 0 0 4 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4:00 13 0 2 1 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 5:00 31 0 4 7 13 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 26 6:00 16 0 2 2 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 7:00 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 9 0 C 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 3:00 5 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 ^:00 8 0 0 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 11:CC 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 C 0 27 =wily 223 1 23 62 88 37 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 Totals Percent 0.4 10.3 27.8 39.3 16.6 3.6 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 19.8 20.8 26.5 32.2 33.6 1T MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 150 % in pace 67.3 Sneed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.4 C.4 0.4 Totals - - - 043 .ANUS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 4 7 U i v - • City of Lake Oswego Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St. : 8 # 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/27/98 Con:er: 7 _r.:erval —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fri 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avg. 3egin NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB 12:M 1 0 0 C * * * * * a a * 0 0 1:00 0 1 0 0 * * * * * * 0 0 2:00 p 0 0 0 * * * a * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 * * * * * * a * 0 0 4:00 0 0 1 1 * * * * * * a a 0 0 5:00 2 0 2 0 * * a * * * * * 2 0 6:00 6 0 8 2 * * * * * a * a 7 1 7:00 29 3 33 3 a * * * a * a * 31 3 8:00 22 11 23 7 * a I * a a * * 22 9 9:00 17 6 16 12 * a a * * * * 12 7 a :0:00 9 5 * a a a * * * * * * 14 7 11:00 12 8 * * * a a * * * a * 69 24 12:PM 7 13 * * * * * * a * * 36 32 ::00 10 12 * a * I * * a * a 9 10 2:CC 13 9 * a * * a a * * a * 13 12 3:00 17 26 * * * * * a * * * * 14 19 4:00 16 32 a * * * * * * * * 11 23 . :00 26 34 a a * a a * * * * * 20 30 6:00 28 20 a * * * I * a a * * 23 21 7:00 5 15 * * a * * a a * a a 9 17 8:00 8 12 * a a a * a a * * * 7 1: :00 6 11 * * a a I * * * * * 7 10 1C:0C 5 10 * * * * a a * * * * 2 7 11:00 2 1 * a a a a * * a a * 1 1 ;c:ais 314 25C 242 230 83 25 * * • a a a a * 3C9 244 Combined 564 472 108 * * a a 553 Spit % 55.7 44.3 51.3 48.7 76.9 23.1 a * * * * a * 55.9 44.1 AM: Peak Hr 11:00 1.:00 7:00 8:C0 7:00 9:00 a * a * * * a ' 11:00 11:00 Volume 126 40 29 11 33 12 * a a * a a 69 24 ?X: ?eak Hr 12:00 12:00 6:00 5:00 * * * * * * * a a * 12:00 12:00 Volume 65 52 28 34 a a a a a a a * 36 32 0 4 4 ,;NUS File: ORR'cGMD Printed: G4-29-1998 Page City of Lake Oswego Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St. : Date: C4/28/98 @ # 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Counter: 7 Direction: NB Begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 ::00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 6:00 6 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 7:00 29 1 4 17 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 8:00 22 0 1 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9:00 17 0 2 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 10:00 9 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 11:00 12 0 2 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 7 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 1:00 10 0 2 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2:00 :3 2 1 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 17 2 1 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 4:00 16 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 5:00 26 0 6 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 6:00 28 0 10 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 7:00 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8:00 8 0 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 9:00 6 0 2 '- 2 1 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 C 24 10:00 5 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 --:00 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Daily 242 6 44 129 58 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 C C 22 Totals Percent 2.5 18.2 53.3 24.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 C.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 cf Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 17.2 18.5 22.8 27.3 28.4 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 187 t in pace 77.3 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.0 0.0 0.0 Totals 0 0 0 04 .1 -;:US File: CRR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 ?age 3 City of Lake Oswego i (/ "' V Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: @ t 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 7 Direction: 53 ,egin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg '.me MPH le MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH tett I H tett MPH t•PH 242H :2:A24 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 1:CO 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 7:00 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 8:00 11 C 2 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9:00 6 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 1C:00 5 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 11:00 8 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 13 0 2 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1:00 12 1 4 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2:00 9 0 2 6 0 1 C 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 22 3:00 26 0 7 9 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 4:00 32 1 7 13 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 5:00 34 1 6 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 6:00 20 2 1 10 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1:00 15 0 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8:00 12 0 4 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 11 C 2 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 10:00 10 C 1 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 :1:00 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 :ai:y 23C 8 48 91 69 11 2 0 C 0 0 0 0 1 23 Totals Percent 3.5 20.9 39.6 30.0 4.8 0.9 C.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 cf Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 16.7 17.8 23.2 28.6 29.3 :_ MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 160 4 in pace 69.6 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 !CH 65 MPH Percentage 0.4 0.4 0.4 Totals 1 1 1 043 _�. :s File: ORR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 ?age 4 FOlt-it' -az we:_ - To J A 11� f-��?/.S t 1Frort+r, 1' GLENMORRIE NEIGHBC C_ M a. G Ire f1 tip— C Phone• '?none• .!c� ' l FACSIMILE TF Pex•��S G1-e g- IF�J G TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY CC= FAX NO: 6-35 _ O�E9 FROM: JAMES P, RADDA, CHAIR, GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TEL I FAX: (503) 536-6381 : DATE: MAY 1, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 SUBJECT: BRIDGE CROSSING /TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-18 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF MULTI-USE PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD / GLENMORRIE DRIVE I WOULD LIKE TO STATE AGAIN MY PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 21, 1998 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE OPPOSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CROSSING THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN THE AREA OF LAKE OSWEGO. WE KNOW IT WOULD DESTROY A LARGE SECTION OF THE OLDEST AND MOST ESTABLISHED AREAS OF LAKE OSWEGO. 2. ITEM P-18 TEN YEAR PLAN. THIS ITEM PROPOSES SPENDING UP TO S500,000 TO CONSTRUCT AN OFF-ROAD PATHWAY ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND AN ADDED SHOULDER PATHWAY ON GLENMORRIE DRIVE. WHILE THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AGREES CHANGES ARE NEEDED, WE ARE CONVINCED THE OFF-SITE PATHWAY IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A. IN MOST AREAS OF THE PROPOSED ROUTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN FOOT OFF-ROAD PATHWAY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT; IN SOME AREAS AN IMPOSSIBILITY WITHOUT HEROIC MEASURES. AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT A WALK THROUGH OF THE SITE TO SHOW THE PROBLEMS WHICH WOULD BE ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PATHWAY. B. MUCH OF WHAT LITTLE REMAINS OF LAKE OSWEGO'S NATURAL SETTING ON THE RIVERBANK WOULD BE ELIMINATED. C. THE PRICE TAG OF $500,000 IS, IN OUR ESTIMATION, CONSIDERABLY LOW. D. THE INCREASING TRAFFIC FROM WEST LINN AS A COMPETING ARTERIAL TO HIGHWAY 43 IS INCONSISTENT WITH SOUND - 0 4 7 ATTACHMENT 2 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC PLANNING AND ROAD USE GOALS AS STATED IN GOAL 1 . MAJOR STR M EET SYSTE . OLD pMM�DATE ROAD THE NAVY RAFFIC AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE WERE NOT BUILT TO AC CURRENTLY EXPERIENCED AT THE ABOVE POSTED F THIS S SPEED NQTT OF 25 MPH. THE NATURAL BEAU BE SACRIFICED TO ACCOMMODATE AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC. SE THE RATHER THAN THE OFF-ROAO R ROAGA PATHWAY. GLEWE NMORRIE DRIVE CITY DELETE THE OLD RIVE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION PL N SGOR DALSO THE ITS STATUS AS A SHARED ROADWAY. W CONSTRUCTION OF SIX SPEED BUMPS 00 AT AR TOTAL COST PRO PO OF LESS THAN S10,000; A SAVINGS OF COST OF THE OFF-ROAD PATHWAY. AN ALTERNATIVE TO THIS PLAN IS TO CLOSE OLD RIVER ROAD TO MOTORIZED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT THE LAKE OSWEGO I WEST LINN BOUNDARY, IN THAT C R® BUMPS F(EE TO BE USED REQUIRED AND THE ENTIRE AD WOULD AS A COMBINED WALK WAY, HIS ROAD, OLD RIVER ROAD HASND AN ACCESS AD FOR THE FEW HOUSES O ONLY SEVEN DRIVEWAYS. WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER DISCUSS THESE OPTIONS AND OTHERS WITH THE CITY, SINCERELY, p et. - .TIg1•/F - T NAvz A:-rLk A ,y FAxh D T EE c(' Ty cL '-- A e,?��t_ �� >S Y) .14,) x/ 048 � � 2 EXHIBIT m ice. GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION August 15, 1998 City of Lake Oswego Design Review Commission Mr. Douglas Cushing, Chairman Dear Mr. Cushing and Commissioners: The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association (GNA) enjoys being one of only two neighborhood associations in Lake Oswego bounded by both park and riverfront. Tnis makes our neighborhood distinctively livable and a destination point for people from within and without our city. It is for tnis reason that we have come together. united in our commitment to preserve and protect a most valuable asset: the Willamette River (recently aesignated an American Heritage River) green way along Old Fiver Road. Long recognized as an asset to our community, and widely used by pedestrians cf ail ages in every mode of non-motorized transportation, this area requires immediate action to secure its place in the future of our community. We propose Old River Road be closed to motorized vehicular teafnc at ;he boundary between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The few resicents wno must access their property along the most northerly section of Old River Road and who own the property along the riverfront re in full support of This closure. Motor venicie traffic will be limited to their ingress and caress, assuring the ultimate safety for pedestrians. in essence the City of Lake Oswego will gain an immediate pedestrian pathway without bearing the expense and effort of other proposed plans. Rather, improvements may be made to landscaping, and installing benches, which any walker wil; tell you, is ''ar more desirable than more asphalt, more concrete, more altering the natural selinc. Removing this proposed project for off road pathways from the transportation plan and transferring it tc a parks plan will also demonstrate the commitment of the City of Lake Oswego to tne designation of tne Willamette River as an "American Heritage River''. Quoting from the Lake Oswego Review issue of August 6, 1998 "The goal of the American Rivers Hertage Initiative is to support communities in locally based efforts to restore and protect rivers." The creation of off road pathways on Old River Road will to nothing to support this coal and will in fact do the opposite. It is difficult to imagine the removal of natural vegetation, additional excavation, and the creation of more impervious surfaces by the addition of asphalt will in any way support efforts to restore and protect our river. 049 ATTACHMENT 3 N�ld3n %�y1E WCFE T2 57it GLESMO BRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION For these reasons, the GNA opposes the creation of a off-road pathway on Cid River Road I Glenmorrie Road as proposed in the City of Lake Oswego Transportation Systern Plan PA 7-97 P-18. Ten Year Plan. Obliging the developers of Mary's Woods to create an off road pathway on the section of Oid River Road will be counter to the efforts of the GNA and the American Rivers Heritage Initiative and to the clearly expressed wishes of the residents of Old River Road. The closing of Old River Road is an immediately available alternative to off road pathways at a considerable savings to the City of Lake Oswego, will promote the beautification of our city, and herald our community as leaders in the restoration and protection of our American Heritage River. In closing, we believe this action will bring a welcome round of applause by Oswegians citywice and remind us that sometimes the best solution is the most simple. Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board cc. Council. City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego Review 050 E JE.d HJlti.A 2 MDtilE wdE?:T.e EE. )_ Drid LAU L,Pii(,,JAREijj 1 BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE 3 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO 4 5 6 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PHASE 1-A ) DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 7 OF MARY'S WOODS ODPS ) Mary's Woods at Marylhurst, Inc. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & ORDER 8 9 10 NATURE OF APPLICATION 11 12 The applicant is requesting approval of the Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS, consisting of the 13 following components: 14 15 1. A development review approval for 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of 16 independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. 17 18 2. A planned development overlay district for the proposed mixed use special use housing 19 project. 20 21 3. A Class I variance to LOC 48.20.549(1)(e) which requires that walkways within special use 22 housing projects not exceed 8% in grade. The applicant is requesting approval of a Class I 23 variance in order to increase the grade on a short distance of a walkway loop (150 feet in 24 length) from 8% to 10%. 25 26 The site is located on the east side of Hwy. 43 across from Brookhurst Drive and Marylbrook 27 Drive (Tax Lots 300, 401 and 402 of Tax Map 21E 14 & Index) 28 29 30 HEARINGS 31 32 The Development Review Commission held a public hearing and considered this application at 33 its meeting of August 17, 1998. 34 35 CRITERIA AND STANDARDS 36 37 A. City of Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan: 38 39 Marylhurst Special District Plan Goals & Policies 40 41 0 51 ATTACHMENT 4 PAGE 1 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 1 B. City of Lake Oswego Zoning Code (LOC Chapter 48): 3 LOC 48.02.015 Definitions 4 LOC 48.02.045 Official Action 5 LOC 48.02.105 Revocation of Approval 6 LOC 48.06.195-48.06.225 R-10 (Low Density Residential) Zone 7 Description 8 LOC 48.10.300-48.10.315 OC (Office Campus) Zone Description 9 LOC 48.14.390-48.14.410 CI (Campus Institutional) Zone 1 o Description 11 LOC 48.18.470-48.18.490 Planned Development Overlay 12 LOC 48.16.430-48.16.436 Greenway Management Overlay 13 LOC 48.17.005-48.17.610 Sensitive Lands Overlay Districts 14 LOC 48.20.530(2) Vision Clearance 15 LOC 48.20.535(4) Special Street Setbacks 16 LOC 48.20.549 Standards for Special Use Housing 17 18 C. City of Lake Oswego Development Code (LOC Chanter 49): 19 20 LOC 49.16.015 Definitions 21 LOC 49.16.020 Application of Code 22 LOC 49.16.025 Authority of Planning. Director 23 .LOC 49.16.035 Development Permit Required 24 LOC 49.20.110 Minor Development 25 LOC 49.20.115 Major Development 26 LOC 49.22.200 Burden of Proof 27 LOC 49.22.205 Development Standards 28 LOC 49.22.215 Review Criteria for Minor Development 29 LOC 49.22.220 Review Criteria for Major Developments 30 LOC 49.22.225 Condition of Approval 31 LOC 49.26.300-49.26.340 Overall Development Plan and Schedule 32 LOC 49.28.400-49.28.405 Variances 33 LOC 49.36.705 Neighborhood Contact Required 34 LOC 49.40.800-49.40.820 Review of Minor Development Application 35 LOC 49.44.900-49.44.920 Review of Major Development Applications 36 LOC 49.46.1000-49.46.1035 Hearings Before a Hearing Body 37 LOC 49.56.1300-49.56.1310 Effects of Approval/Denial of 38 Development Permit 39 LOC 49.58.1400-49.58.1430 Compliance with Approved Permit 40 41 D. City of Lake Oswego Development Standards: 42 43 2.005-2.040 Building Design 14 3.005-3.040 Stream Corridor 45 4.005-4.040 Wetlands PAGE 2 DR=-98:1VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 052 1 5.005-5.040 Street Lights 2 6.005-6.040 Transit System 3 7.005-7.040 Parking and Loading 4 8.005-8.040 Park and Open Space 5 9.005-9.040 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering 6 11.005-11.040 Drainage for Major Development 7 13.005-13.040 Weak Foundation Soils 8 14.005-14.040 Utilities 9 16.005-16.040 Hillside Protection 10 17.005-17.040 Flood Plain t 1 18.005-18.040 Access t2 19.005-19.040 Site Circulation - Private Streets/Driveways 13 20.005-20.040 Site Circulation - Bikeways and Walkways 14 15 E. City of Lake Oswego System Development Charges Ordinance (LOC Chatter 39): 16 17 LOC 39.02.011-39.08.131 System Development Charges 18 19 F. City of Lake Oswego Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance (LOC Chanter 421: 20 21 LOC 42.03.035 Arterial Streets-Specific Standards LOC 42.03.110 Provisions for Widening Streets ?3 LOC 42.03.060 Grades 24 25 G. City of Lake Oswego Sign Ordinance (Chanter 47): 26 LOC 47.10.405 Permanent Signage Requiring Permit 28 Allowed it'. Residential Zones 29 LOC 47.10.415 Permanent Signage Requiring Permit 30 Allowed in Commercial Zones (OC) :1 H. City of Lake Oswego Tree Cutting Ordinance (LOC Chapter 55): 33 34 LOC 55.02.020 Definitions 35 LOC 55.02.030(2) Tree Cutting Without Permits Prohibited 36 LOC 55.02.071(2) Applicability of Tree Cutting Criteria LOC 55.02.080 Criteria for Issuance of Permits 38 39 I. Prior Approvals: 40 41 PA 5-88/ZC 7-88 42 ODPS 3-88 43 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96 44 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96(Mod. 8-97) 45 PAGE 3 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98./PD 3-98 - 1289 053 1 I. The Commission received testimony from the applicant regarding the timing of 2 construction of the staff recommended five foot pathway along Old River Road and 3 the eight foot public accessway through the site (from Hwy 43 to Old River Road, as 4 shown on Exhibit 20A). The Commission agreed with the applicant that these 5 pedestrian/bike improvements should more appropriately be deferred until Phase I-B 6 for the following reasons: 7 8 • The upcoming Transportation System Plan (TSP), which illustrates a multi-use 9 pathway along Old River Road, will be scheduled before the City Council later this 10 year. Once the Council makes a decision on this issue, it would serve as a ii guideline regarding the further necessity of a pathway on Old River Road. 12 13 • The postponement of the pathway and the public accessway to Phase I-B would 14 provide the applicant with additional time to further analyze the most desirable 15 location for these improvements. The applicant has already agreed to develop 16 detailed site plan and address technical design issues associated with these 17 facilities in their development review application for Phase I-B. 18 19 The applicant further acknowledged and the Commission found that there was a nexus 20 between the recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed uses in 21 Phase I-A and the need for a pathway along Old River Road and an east-west oriented public accessway through the site. The applicant also acknowledges and the 23 Commission finds that the requirement that the applicant construct these 24 improvements (including dedication of public right of way and/or easements) is 25 roughly proportional to the impacts created by the increased needs and access demands 26 resulting from the uses proposed in this phase as required by the Supreme Court's 27 decision in Dolan vs. City of-Tigard. 28 29 The Commission found and the applicant agreed that the impacts of Phase I-A may be 30 cumulated with the subsequent development phase impacts for the purpose of 31 requiring construction of improvements mentioned above and dedication to the public 32 of adequate right of way or easement as a condition of approval of Phase I-B 33 application. Therefore, staff recommended conditions B(3)(m) and (n) were deleted 34 and replaced with a new condition B(3)(q). 35 36 II. The Commission received additional information concerning the design of the 37 proposed carports in Exhibit 82. The Commission found that the revised carport 38 design was more complementary to the proposed apartment buildings than the original 39 design. The new carports would incorporate roof elements and design that are similar 40 to the entry structures in front of the apartments buildings. Therefore, staff 41 recommended condition B(12) was deleted. A 3 III. The Commission received testimony from the applicant concerning the mitigation 44 trees and the need to allow the applicant to plant them over the entire ODPS site rather PAGE 5 DR 3-98/VAR 9-9S+PD 3-98 - 1289 r 0 5 .E 1 responsibilities, costs and liabilities associated with the design and 2 construction of those improvements. 3 4 j) An eight foot wide meandering concrete pathway along Hwy. 43. 5 6 k) Undergrounding of all existing and new utilities on the site. 7 8 1) An erosion control plan conforming to LOC Chapter 52 (NPDES 9 permit). 10 11 m) A final grading plan complying with the recommendations of the soils 12 report (Exhibit 60). Incorporate pertinent specifications from the soils 13 report as notes on the plans. 14 15 n) A final street and walkway lighting plan in accordance with Exhibit 61. 16 All internal site and street lighting shall consist of low pressure or high 17 pressure sodium lights or metal halide lights. Fixtures HXI shall be 18 selected in black or dark bronze colors. The maximum pole height shall 19 be 20' for parking lights and 10'-15' for internal pathways and piazza 20 lighting. 21 22 o) A street improvement plan for Hwy. 43 as generally illustrated on 23 • Exhibits 42 and 43. 24 25 p) The "contract limit/limit of work" boundary shall maintain a minimum 26 5' setback from all stream corridors and buffer zones. There shall be no 27 storage of material within the resource areas. 28 29 q) As consideration for the City deferring the request for conditions of 30 approval requiring construction and dedication of a five foot public 31 pathway along Old River Road, and an eight foot east-west public 32 accessway through the site, the applicant shall execute a written 33 agreement with the City: :4 35 i. Stipulating to the nexus between the recreational needs and access 36 demands created by the proposed uses in Phase I-A and the need 37 for the pathway and accessway; and, 38 39 ii. Stipulating that the requirement of constructing and dedicating the 40 pathway and accessway to the public is roughly proportional to the 1 recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed uses; and, 43 PAGE 9 DR 3-98NAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 _ 0 5 .5 1 2 I CERTIFY THAT THIS ORDER was presented to and APPROVED by the Development 3 Review Commission of the City of Lake Oswego. 4 5 DATED this day ofAc2.7a-- , 1998 6 7 8 9 10 Douglas P. ushing, Chairman 11 Development Review Commissi 12 13 14 • 15 16 Janice Benn 17 Secretary 18 19 20 ATTEST: 21 22 ORAL DECISION - August 17. 1998 3 24- AYES: Cushing, Magura, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey and Ostly 25 NOES: None 26 ABSTAIN: None 27 ABSENT: Morales 28 29 WRITTEN FINDINGS - September 9, 1998 30 31 AYES: Cushing, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey, Ostly 32 NOES: None 33 ABSTAIN: Morales 34 ABSENT: Magura 35 36 37 • 38 PAGE 14 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 055 ATTACHMENT 5 • \\ August 18 , 1998 p,UG 18 1998 CITY OF �0:OSWEGO • Mr. Douglas Schmidt City Manager City Hall Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Dear Mr. Schmidt: The residents of Lake Oswego, whose signatures appear below, on behalf of themselves and those other individuals whose names appear on the attached petitions, formally request the City to close Old River Road to through traffic at or near the boundary with West Linn. The petitioners believe that this action is warranted for at least five reasons: i. Terminating "through" traffic on Old River Road will ensure the preservation of the unique and natural setting of this area. 2 . Terminating Old River Road near the West Linn boundary is consistent with Lake Oswego' s long term goals of developing non-vehicular paths and trails for pedestrian/ recreational use. 3 . Continued vehicular use of Old River Road will constitute_ an.increasing danger to the ever growing enjoyment of this -roadwat1by.pedestrian and other recreational users. 4 . Old '"River Road, as a "throughfli street provides virtually -no-'benefit to the residents of Lake,, Oswego. `- 5. The_uses'of=.Old River .Road -as a competing-_arterial to Highway 43 , .:-isinconsistent with sound• traffT planning and road use goals:.:: ; _ • .. t Vi A Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 2 BACKGROUND Old River Road is highlighted on the attached map and runs from the terminus of Glenmorrie Drive on the north and continues into West Linn at the south. Within the boundaries of Lake Oswego, the road runs approximately one-half mile. Within Lake Oswego, there are seven residences with access onto Old River Road. (These are indicated on the attached map. ) Very few further buildable lots. exist in the Lake Oswego section of Old River Road. ' No other streets feed into this road within the City. Moreover, in spite of the recent development being planned by the Sisters of the Holy Names, vehicle access onto Old River Road is prohibited as a condition of approval for that project. About a third of the Lake Oswego section of this road borders property owned by the Sisters and Marylhurst. Old River Road continues into West Linn at the south end. Literally dozens of residences exist along the road within that City --- and a number of side streets intersect with Old River Road in that area. The north end of Old River Road also serves as the "outlet" for the asphalt path running along the river for about a quarter of a mile starting at the bridge over Oswego Creek in George Rogers Park_ However, there is no bike path --- or even a usable shoulder - along the Oswego section of Old River Road itself. In increasing numbers, Old River Road is becoming a year round attraction for pedestrian traffic --- including walkers, joggers, cyclists, roller bladers, etc. Mary S . Young Park, in West Linn, serves as a "destination" for much of the pedestrian/bicycle traffic which begins at George Rogers Park or elsewhere in Lake Oswego. Indeed, in recent years, Lake Oswego, as well as other nongovernmental organizations, have promoted the George Rogers/Old River Road bike path as a popular recreation venture, primarily because of the scenic views along the Willamette River. 1 One residence exists at 10160 Old River Road. As indicated on the attached map, this property, just south of the Lake Oswego City Limits; yet just north of the. .West Linn boundary; it appears to be in an unincorporated section of Clackamas County. For purposes of this petition the undersigned have no preference as to whether Old River Road is closed :either north or south of this property. OD8 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 3 Old River Road not only serves pedestrian traffic from George Rogers but similar recreational uses enjoyed by those accessing it from Glenmorrie Drive, including virtually the entire Glenmorrie area, together with others who approach from Pacific Highway (Highway 43) down Glenmorrie Drive and onto Old River Road itself. Petitioners here believe that continued use by Lake Oswego of Old River Road as a "through" street for vehicular traffic is unnecessary; is becoming an increasing danger to recreational users; and, as a vehicular roadway, primarily benefits only residents 'of West Linn. REASONS FOR CLOSURE 1. Terminating "Through" Traffic on Old River Road will Ensure the Preservation of. the Unique and Natural Setting of this Area . Those of us who live in Lake Oswego, as well as residents of our surrounding communities, are fortunate to reside in the proximity of the Willamette River. The area between Oswego Creek and the City's boundary with West Linn, offers an almost uninterrupted view of the river within a setting largely preserved in its natural state. Residential development has virtually excluded Oswego Lake from enjoyment of the general public; and the area to the north of George Rogers Park offers only limited access to the Willamette. On the other hand, Old River Road remains as one of the few areas where the pristine beauty of the City and one of our valued assets remains available for all to appreciate and enjoy. Petitioners believe that it should be a priority of the City to take whatever reasonable steps may be necessary to preserve and protect this area. On ,the other ' hand., _ we also believe that the more. Old River Road becomes a thoroughfare for traffic and the more it becomes an alternative route to Highway 43 , the more we will destroy the natural beauty ofthe area and detract from its tranquil setting. As noted by the -addresses of those signing the attached petition, the use of Old River Road is not limited by any means to those residing in the Glenmorrie area. Its enjoyment is shared by those throughout both :Lake Oswego and the West Linn communities. E_ 1 • 05 3 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 4 2 . Terminating Old River Road as a Through Street is Consistent with Lake Oswego' s Goals for Bike Paths and Walkina Trails . For several years, Lake Oswego has expended significant time and finances in constructing, promoting and publicizing a network of bike-jogging paths throughout Lake Oswego. The extensive (and expensive) path recently constructed out of South Shore Road is a• primary example of this philosophy. Inherent in this endeavor is recognition --- both for safety and aesthetics --- that heavy pedestrian use should not and cannot share the same space with vehicular traffic. Accordingly, much has been done, with design, easements , right-of-ways, engineering, fund raising, etc. , to construct recreational paths off of main roadways. Old River Road presents a uniaue opportunity for the City. Of all the existing or potential recreational paths in Lake Oswego, the stretch between George Rogers Park and Lake Oswego' s boundary with West Linn on the south, is probably the most scenic and enjoyable. Furthermore, while these petitioners have not conducted any scientific census, we believe that the Old River Road "route" is probably utilized by more pedestrian/recreational traffic than all of the other designated paths in the City put together. Moreover, this is not just significant use in the summer months; the views along the Willamette attracts large numbers of pedestrians throughout the entire year. The users of Old River Road, as a recreational pathway, are from throughout the Lake Oswego area. The vast majority of those using this road are other than the undersigned petitioners . Furthermore, the City' s recent approval of senior housing on the property of the Sisters of the Holy Names will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian use of Old River Road --- and will further add to the necessity for expanded safety measures. 'What is particularly attractive about Old River Road, from a recreational standpoint, is that it potentially constitutes the City's finest bike/pedestrian path. More importantly, it is one which has already been constructed and needs virtually none of the =usual and attendant costs and administrative expenses to '"complete. " -We believe that one of Old River Road's attractions to recreational -use is its uniquely natural state. In fact, the undersigned do not support any additional development along this route. 0G3 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 5 3 . Continued Vehicular Use of Old River Road Constitutes an Increasing Danger to Pedestrian and Other Recreational Uses . To anyone *who has monitored both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Old River Road, it is apparent that the present configuration • cannot acceptably and safely tolerate both uses in its present condition. It is evident that more and more of Lake Oswego's residents will use this road for any number of recreational purposes. This includes families --- and, as the undersigned petitioners can attest, much use by younger children particularly those on bicycles. At the present time, vehicular traffic, predominantly traveling to and from West Linn, is increasing at an alarming rate. Those of us who live along Old River Road know that an appreciable number of automobiles have little concern for maintaining any semblance of a reasonable speed along this route. It is not uncommon to see cars proceeding at 45 to 50 miles per hour along the Oswego stretch of Old River Road. This fact in itself would pose a danger to any City road. However, it is a particularly dangerous prescription for disaster on Old River Road due to its narrow nature and the large pedestrian use. More critically, along most of the Lake Oswego section of the road, there is absolutely no shoulder or space for walkers or cyclists to get off the primary lane of travel. Many of us have seen a number of "close calls" on this road --- and yet cars continue to ignore the posted speed and pedestrian traffic continues to increase. We simply cannot have it both ways. Recreational use of Old River Road by our City's residents will be increasingly more popular. And, even if the number of cars remain somewhat constant, the two uses of this road, in its present condition, are inherently inconsistent. On the other hand, the cost of constructing some type of off road bike path or trail along this stretch would be enormous . For example, in several places, the bank drops off sharply from the road towards the river, which would obviously necessitate some major design and engineering work to construct any type of path. In addition, the undersigned petitioners would not support an "off- road" bike path. Such a development would not only encourage greater vehicle traffic (and higher speeds) but also would destroy the natural state of this area. 0 6 I Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 6 4 . Old River Road, as a Through Street, Provides Little Benefit to Residents of Lake Oswego. As mentioned above, and as indicated on the attached map, there are but seven current residences within Lake Oswego, with vehicle access onto Old River Road. There remains, at most, two or three additional lots within the City which conceivably would some day need driveways onto this road. Of the seven present residences, all are located north of Marylhurst --- and the owners predominantly use Glenmorrie Drive as their path of ingress/egress and rarely drive Old River Road into West Linn. All of these citizens support this petition. In other words, the benefits to Lake Oswego residents of continuing Old River Road as a "through" street are minimal. On the other hand, there are conservatively, perhaps 200 to 300 homes within West Linn, on the south side of Pacific Highway, that are located either on Old River Road or on one of a number of arterial roads which funnel into Old River Road within West Linn. Petitioners estimate that at least 95 percent of the vehicle traffic on Old River Road, within Lake Oswego, consists of West Linn residents who could utilize Highway 43 . We are sensitive to the fact that some West Linn residents may be reluctant to give up what has become a well used "short cut" to Pacific Highway. On the other hand, we are also aware that many residents of our neighboring city also utilize Old River Road for recreational purposes and undoubtedly would enthusiastically endorse the road's closure. 5 . The Use of Old River Road as a Competing Arterial to Highway 43 , is Inconsistent with Sound Traffic Planning and Road Use Goals. Petitioners acknowledge that traffic on Highway 43 can be heavy, especially during peak travel times. We are concerned, however, that•Old River Road is increasingly becoming a "competing" roadway, providing perhaps a mile of relatively uncongested traffic. (And again, a competing road which predominantly serves those who do not reside within Lake Oswego. ) Furthermore, there is no reason to think this utilization of Old River Road will not increase in the future. 06 Mr . Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 7 It seems inconsistent with sound traffic planning to encourage competing, arterial roadways. We recognize, of course, Highway 43 is within the State's jurisdiction and will remain the principal north-south route to Portland from Oregon City, West Linn and Lake Oswego. Nevertheless, the City, which controls Old River Road, should not be encouraging an alternative route --- especially one through a quiet, residential setting. In sum, petitioners here believe that in the longrun the closure of Old River Road at the West Linn boundary would far better serve the residents of the City than continuing its use as a roadway 1 being used predominantly by residents of West Linn. The residents of Glenmorrie realize that closing the road to through traffic will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian/recreational use. We are willing to accept this price. We also believe this action is consistent Lake Oswego's long term parks/recreational goals and is c. si t with attempting to protect the safety of the ever growi 4 . .b,Oof pedestrians which use Old River Road. Ve ru •` yo s, '� � ., / c'CcL"---&-I-I .a.� M. Mount Ju 3060 S . Glenmorrie Drive dc auble 30 0 . Glenmorrie Drive 063 064 ATTACHMENT 6 • Lake Oswego Review. Lake Oswego, OR. Thursday, September 10. 1998 — AS Claw Old River Road to most cars -four-year age The following letter was sent to CITIZEN'S VIE morrie Road as proposed in the city • nts are weary the Lake Oswego Design Review �. of Lake Oswego Transportation .ted here by Commission and the City Council: System Plan PA 7-97 P-18,Ten Year eased ability The Glenmorrie Neighborhood James P. Radda Plan. Obliging the developers of with blends. Association (GNA) enjoys being Mary's Woods to create an off-road :,and a one of only two neighborhood as- pathway on the section of Old River • ring a sociations in Lake Oswego bounded proposed plans. Rather, improve Road will be counter to the efforts ass at Bryant, by both park and riverfront. This of the GNA and the American the vacuum u may be made to landscaping makes our neighborhood distinctive- menand installing benches, which an Rivers Heritage initiative and to the ar of kinder- lv livable and a destination point for = } clearly expressed wishes of the resi- 3cher. The dif people from within and without our walker will tell you is far more dents of Old River Road. itv and the desirable than more asphalt,more `rty' concrete,more altering the natural Thies be- It is for this reason that we have I-graders do setting. Removing this proposed We have come together, come together, united in our com I-age class- mitment to preserve and protect a Project for off-road pathways from valuable asset: the protectWillam a the transportation plan and transfer- united ill our commit- mostard to ring it to a parks plan will also ment to preserve and River(recently designated an demonstrate the commitment of the ung our first American Heritage Riverj greenwa}' protect the Willamette s trial.There along Old River Road. city of Lake Oswego to the designs- is to prove Lone recognized as an asset to tion of the Willamette River as an River. 3 fare.These our community and widely used by "American Heritage River." •elopment and of all ages in everyQuoting from the Auc. 6 Review, -� of"num pedestriansThe closing of Old River Road is • mode of non-motorized rransporta- "The goal of the American Rivers Heritage initiative is to support com- an immediately available alternative Lion, this area requires immediate to off-road pathways at a con- wed to Lake munities in locally based efforts to action to secure its place in the fu- siderable savings to the city of Lake •2s of an im- restore and protect rivers." an nt. It is ture of our community. The creation of off road path- Oswego,will promote the We propose Old River Road be beautification our city and herald 1,f a pendingways on Old River Road will do of Pe = closed to motorized vehicular trafficPPwill, nothing to support this coal and our community as leaders in the res- he need fora at the boundary between Lake Os- •efore the wego and West Linn. The few resi- in fact.do th• e opposite. It is difficult toration and protection of ourhers. How to imagine that the removal of American Heritage River. .ent teachers dents who must access their proper natural vegetation,additional ex- In closing, we believe this action ;t of all that ty along the most northerly section cavation and the creation of more will bring a welcome round of ap- of Old River Road and who own the impervious surfaces by the addition plause by Oswegans citywide and )ol funding property along the riverfront are in of asphalt will in any way support remind us that sometimes the best g full support of this closure. Motor 'solution is the most simple. naed classes, vehicle traffic will be limited to their efforts to restore and protect our I • Rest mem- river. Chairman James Radda and ingress and egress,assuring the ul For these reasons,the GNA op- three co-signers are members of the ict,should be timate safety for pedestrians. poses the creation of an off-road Glenmorrie Neighborhood Associa- In essence the city of Lake Os pathway on Old River Road/Glen- tion Board. weeo will gain an immediate nda C.Miller pedestrian pathway without bearing Lake Oswego the expense and effort of other § ANC° , ERN/ ICE Appliance Repair Professional Appliance Repair Since 1972 ' Servicing Most Major Brands '\l LOWREY Lake Oswego School District, P.O. Box Cour, Lake 70 (2455 Country Club Road), Lake Os- STAN r'r3i weeo 97034-0070; 635-0300. i ; R C R A I G SNYDER, v®_• -. 692-0207 u9 Larch St.. `24. .RL ROHDE _ .r �_- • , bad.Lake Os --4t b J ,. r � SEP 14 '98 03 @8PM BLACK & VEATCH F. 1 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY COUNCIL FAX NO: 635-0269 FROM: JAMES P. RADDA TEL! FAX: (503) 636-6381 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED. INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-17 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD AND ITEM P-60 TWENTY YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG GLENMORRIE DRIVE The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association requests the City Council to reconsider the above mentioned items in the Transportation System Plan for the following reasons: 1. Item P-17 Ten Year Plan Old River Road $400.000 The question of the off road pathway and now the shoulder pathway on Old River Road has created controversy amongst the residents of Lake Oswego which has increased in recent weeks. There are a number of issues miitating against any further development. Some of these issues are: A. There are questions as to whether it is possible or advisable to construct additional surfaced areas due to the close proximity of the river bank to the existing road, Willamette Greenway efforts to preserve the river front. and the recent designatior. of the Willamette River as an American Heritage River which seeks to preserve and enhance the Willamette River and river frontage. B. As you may already be aware. there is a petition from residents of Old River Road and many other residents in Lake Oswego to have the Old River road closed to through vehicular traffic. Support for this petition is very wide spread through out the community. We shall be working with residents of West Linn to broaden the support for this petition, C. The long term benefits to be derived from the Old diver Road lie not in the creation of additional asphalt, but in the extension of George Rogers Park as a natural water front setting. 2. P-60 Twenty Year Plan Glenmorrie Drive $100.000 A. On the east side of Glenmorrie Drive there are a number of enormous old trees which the neighborhood association. as part of the neighborhood plan. intends to apply for acceptance under the Heritage Tree Program. This will make it very difficult if not impossible to construct the shoulder pathway on the east side of Glenmorrie Drive. ATTACHMENT 7 06 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION B. On the west side of Glenmorrie Drive there is a water way and associated wetlands. Constructing a shoulder pathway would be very difficult, and in our opinion, impossible. Either of these restrictions on Glenmorrie Drive would create at the very least a very difficult situation. Were it possible to construct the pathway, the current estimate of $100,000 would be far exceeded for a product of questionable use. For these reasons, we request the City Council drop both of these items from the Transportation System Plan. The $500,000 could be utilized in a more effective and efficient manner elsewhere in the community. Give us, the residents of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association an opportunity to join with others who front on Old River Road and Old River Drive and all others in our communities who use, enjoy, and benefit from George Rogers Park and its defacto extension to prepare a plan acceptable to the City Council for an alternative to the shoulder pathways. It will cost nothing, and greatly increase the liveability of the City to do so. 1 C 063 MEMO TO: Transportation Committee Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association FROM: Nancy Winbigler 3122 Glenmorrie Drive ATTACHMENT 8 DATE: September 24, 1998 SUBJECT: Traffic Survey of Old River Road On Sunday, September 20, from 6:00 AM till 7:00 PM, several neighbors from Glenmorrie Drive, River Road, Lily Lane and Ivy Lane counted traffic on Old River Road, about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park. We made individual counts of walkers,joggers, and bikers, notine how many of these recreational users were children; we also counted does. At the same time we made note of the vehicular traffic, mostly cars, SWs, mini-vans, and small pick-ups. As you can see from the figures below, recreational users outnumbered vehicles by more than two to one. Walkers: 287 Joggers: 180 Bikers: 111 Total: 578* Vehicles: 247 * Including 55 children. Additionally there were 70 dogs. The weather on Sunday was very cloudy and cool in the early morning, and remained cloudy until noon. Temperatures ranged from 50 to about 70 degrees. Those of us who regularly use the road on Sunday, and observe it from our houses, have seen far greater numbers of pedestrians in the early morning on sunny days. Without collecting more data, it is difficult to tell how typical these numbers are, but they certainly didn't seem unusually high to us for a Sunday. There were no special events on this day: no organized bike groups, sponsored walks, or road races. Although we could not accurately measuring the speed of passing vehicles, observers felt that over half the traffic was travelling too fast, especially in the presence of pedestrians. Often cars did not slow at all, only swerving to avoid bikes, walkers or joggers, especially if the observers were out of sight. However, when we were in plain view with a clipboard, most cars slowed down considerably. We feel that this information should give weight to the notion that Old River Road is a heavily used pedestrian area and should be considered as such when evaluating the appropriate use of traffic control devices such as speed bumps and signs. Attachments: Tally sheet List of participants 063 073 P • preserved by Tualatin Hills Paul; and Recreation District. Tney win see People proud of who they are, where they live and their communities. 11,1 a. • 164- rs ut e v 1 s But you hay.e to visit and ride the light rail line to experience any of -� '� _ lh.is. The opening of Westside Light Rail is historic in so many ways. I recently attended a meeting of CITIZEN'S the Stafford-Tualatin Community IE1 People who favor commuter rail projects, and especially those who Planning Organization (CPO)to nave their ien take a hear a presentation by the lobbyist G.W. M ito h e n e role in he' ATTACHMENT 9 lines next in for the Rosemont Property Owners the future _. __ __ _. _ __ Association (RPOA). This presentation was to advise the CPO of the forthcoming"Master when they bought the pre Plan" for Rosemont Village.This • Many also knew of 1kdRoad was described as a high-density designation(anti subsegt 1ise Iver development of single-family inclusion) from the curre homes, multiple-family homes,con- Growth Plan. to dos, apartments,business and light • It was acknowledge riOnatii0Cal industrial. It is their intent to representative of RPOA develop this village on 770 acres Lake Oswego and West I along Stafford Road between Bergis formally rejected the ide � Turning scenic, winding lane into walking and approximately Childs Road and development and did not along Rosemont from Stafford to annex this land. path benefits neighborhoods, cities, walkers approximately the Rosemont Fire After some informal s Hall. and away the majority of Anyone who's ever taken a leisurely stroll along Old River Road can A couple of issues were brought in this area are heavily o; understand a few simple facts: It's a lovely walk, so long as drivers to light during the presentation and this kind of high-density pay attention to pedestrians: and it's not a particularly car-friendly question and answer session: ment. The RPOA represe roadway. • The RPOA is a private group of small minority,yet they; people who own some of the proper- impose their will on the i So when members of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association tv along Stafford and Rosemont We were referred to as"t recommend closing Old River Road to all but neighborhood traffic, we roads.They are trying to have it in- their lobbyist for wantinl concur. It's a fine solution to several demands. eluded within the urban growth min the rural nature of or First, there has been talk of making the developers of Mary's Woods boundary and develop or sell to It appears that the gre retirement village build an off-road pathway along the winding, narrow developers for the building of group has overshadowed lane between the Willamette River and Highway 43. That would mean. "Rosemont Village." of their neighbors and ne • Some of the property owners borhood. This project we by definition, replace existing greenspace with some sort of path — are longtime residents of the proper- major negative impact or paved, gravel, whatever. ty; others arc new and bought the for the monetary gain of Second, to avoid traffic delays on Highway 43, some commuters property on speculation. Interestingly, if this prop • Some of the owners live on this developed.it is highly ur use Old River Road to cut through West Linn's Cedaroak neigh- property,and others are absentee after they have sold or dt borhood and Lake Oswego's Glenmorrie neighborhood. But that road- owners. their land,any of them v :;ay is a poor excuse for a major commuting thoroughfare. Cut- • Many of the owners knew of the area they have so hey through traffic puts too much pressure on the narrow lane. the"Exclusive Farm Use" zoning fected. We're no fans of sitting in traffic, either. But it's not appropriate to out through child-filled neighborhoods to get to and from work. Here' y 2-cents In Third, the Willamette River has just been designated by a presiden- tial commission as an American Heritage River, making way for a new, There is a ringing in all of our revived effort to preserve the nature of the river. That effort would be ears that has become a great STUDENT'S VIE supported by getting more cars off Old River Road, and finding an al- nuisance.What was once the :emative to carving a new walking path through the greenspace. jingle-jangle sound of success and Mason West prosperity is now the equivalent of a Of course, it's vital that people living in Cedaroak and Glenmorrie mosquito buzzing in your ear. neighborhoods have vehicular access to their property; that goes This harbinger of evil is com- witnout saying. So Old River Road should remain open to people who pletely outdated and unnecessary desperation as if to say, ia ery and yet it remains apart of our daily y I don't want it either. live down there. you just eo along like ev, lives. So someone finally must stand else?" But both cities should begin the process of closing Old River Road up and revolt against... the penny. to non-local traffic, and enhancing the scenic, windina, quiet roadway "The penny?" you say. Yes. the But.I have no pity for for the benefit of walkers, joggers, dog-walkers and bicyclists. penny. In our society today what use of the penny. You know The river benefits, The homeowners in the neighborhoods benefit. does the penny have? I argue that it they charge S299 for thi And both cities benefit by gaining an enhanced walking path with a has none. My life would be that cause they want to get ri Splendid view of our river. much simpler if I didn't have to pennies,too. If it were ti worry about paying S2.99 for some- who would they pawn tl- It's the right thing to do. 0 7i thing. People go on and on about off to? how S2.99 sounds like a lot less than Just looking at the pc ,b-- rinllarc T rinn'! 1-nnw• w•hn Ihr---: 072 ATTACHMENT 10 October 2, 1998 To: Bill Klammer, Mayor, City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Council members Doug Schmitz, Lake Oswego City Manager Bob Bigelow, Editor, Lake Oswego Review Barry Mount Judy Dauble Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble first petitioned the city and requested to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn almost two years ago. At that time, I was the president of the Old River Woods homeowners Association. With the support of all my neighbors, Mr. Don Stark and I put together some of our thoughts and requested that Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble to meet with us and discuss this issue. To this date, we have not had any response. It is to my surprise (and my neighbors) that all of a sudden, this issue became so prominent and even resulted in a Lake Oswego Review editorial before all the neighbors affected by such closure were consulted. Two years ago, I was speaking for at least thirty-five homeowners that are directly affected by this issue. All of us still believe that no such action should be taken without all the neighborhoods coming to an agreement as to what is the best for the whole neighborhood. I respectfully request that the Mayor and the City Council do not take up this matter unless ALL the homeowners affected by this issue have worked out the differences. Sincerely Thomas Chow Attachment: Copy of our November l S`, 1996 letter to Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble 073 1 07 -1 ATTACHMENT 11 ukKEOsivt Police Department Memorandum OR EGOS To: Captain Marc Galloway From: Officer James R. Strong Subject: Crash Report for Old River Road Date: October 16,1998 As you are aware,the police department tracks traffic collisions that are reported to the department. I checked the files for traffic crashes on Glenmorrie Drive at Old River,and for Old River to the city limits with West Linn for the past five years. Since 1993 there have been four crashes reported in the area. The crashes occurred either at the intersection of Old River and Glenmorrie, or within about a block of the intersection on Old River. One crash occurred on 08-04-94 at 0142 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash, and the driver was cited for failure to drive to the right of the center lane. Another crash occurred on 05-11-97 at 0300 in the morning. This crash was a single vehicle into a tree. The male driver,age 19, claimed that the steering froze on his four-wheel drive vehicle and he went into a tree. In this crash,the steering mechanism was working properly after the crash. A crash occurred on 06-22-98 at 1137 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash, into the guardrail. This driver was also cited for careless driving. On reviewing these reports,there is no indication that excessive speed is a factor. There is a sharp curve at the intersection of Glenmorrie and Old River,with a recommended speed of 10 miles per hour on a caution sign. Entering this curve at 25 miles per hour, which is the posted speed limit, can be excessive under some conditions. Driver error is the common factor in these crashes. Alcohol was involved in the first three crashes,however the drivers were not arrested. As noted,the drivers were all cited in these crashes. In the crash involving the four-wheel drive vehicle, the driver lived on Old River Road. The drivers in the other crashes were from the local area, one living in West Linn and the others living in Lake Oswego. 075 r) 73 Criteria — 1 2 3 I 7 8 9 Einpk y �:. . �91 he Distarjce� Co . �� Q p •ta Bike lane or shared p • ,_ i r1itr ,r Density-H pi it Vl t ' t to ac r* plan edfOr : r 4, °111.4111' 'E:t�2S'a yrt`• i1lt r r _ r t 1 i C roadway3ti fmL : �.4 ti ' ,7 �t4'-i .aue .. f 'Tr � IS[C��. . 19 i t1J4 !j ;a r J-giITt:tit° c`q, c6 t "i . i,��� '1 ?n1�1 ,y,' Ertl , Regto__Lal� tk,sl: , ,i; "4� pikes"{AS '' •try �r ' 4.i:h,u c fatJ. 1 '' 1N. ,y�37i.,.,4.. 1 at 8 i ,. 1r '.i.it.,;- - 3_;H k-.4 + , t 1 .c .-11'I ` I,r; a s, i lC..r' 7.i�.. r.i b s I'4 i' a €''* ' [_'{rccry• ,�-" 1` / 1 •-' . ,tt 't it't r c ,: I M,1y,r- ti F 1` 'L - r'1 i. . .-1. a •tri'`.r.7 i i. i ti 'i + t' i `�i!S.� 1 Ii ii i w,i 1 . Y 'I t?•y "'` :$ t',,.}11 -1 11 r 4V1-7,t k a. 0_. 1rs xs- � i.J t."as]:s McVey, between Oswego Canal and State Street, bike lanes 5 5 5 10 5 10 5 45 Monroe Parkway, shared roadway 3 10 5 10 5 10 43 xw• I . 437.I e en McVey and VLW 4 . o l i 1 3 3 5 10 5 10 5 41 w4/`1 roadvray 5-/id.l.- Firwood between Waluga/B.F, i : aKei bike lanes 10 5 5 10 5 5 40 - Lakeview between Bryant and O South Shore, bike lanes 5 5 5 10 5 10 40 Oakridge Road, between Quarry and Boones Ferry, Bike lanes 10 5 5 10 5 5 401 ...4Old River Rd/Glenn orris, multi 1 use path 5 5 10 10 5 3 38 Melrose, between Fosberg and Westlake, bike lanes _ 3 5 10.- 10 5 5 38 Kerr Road, north side , between Touchstone and McNary,multi-use path 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 I Botticelli, bike lanes 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 r South Shore Blvd., bike lanes 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 Treetop/Femwood, belw. South Shore/Overlook, shared roadwa 3 5 10 10 5 3 36 3 ATTACHMENT 12 Page 2 073 !' _ 1 ATTACHMENT 13 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE § 32.14.033 32.14.039 shall not be reconsidered or accident information, etc. The City Manager resubmitted for a period of three years from the shall review this information and assign points to date of the original application. An application each and every application as follows: for a particular traffic management device that a. Traffic Volume: Average Daily was rejected because the requested device did Weekday Traffic (ADWT) on the segment of the not comply with engineering standards on the project street having the highest volume. ADWT particular street shall not be reconsidered or shall be determined by conducting an resubmitted for the same device on the same uninterrupted 48 hour traffic count, which shall street. Exception: A reapplication may be filed be divided by 200 to determine the point total. and considered prior to the expiration of the The maximum point score pursuant to this three year period or otherwise if the applicants section is 30 points. submit evidence that demonstrates to the b. Speed: Percent of vehicles travelling satisfaction of the City Manager that a at least 3 miles per hour over the speed limit on substantial change in circumstances has occurred the same segment of the project street used to of the project roject determine traffic volume pursuant to subsection since the previous consideration that has had a material negative effect on the (a) of this section, divided by 3. The maximum traffic volume, speed or safety on the street or point score pursuant to this section is 30 points. segment of street for which the project was c. Accidents: Five points shall be previously proposed, or that change the assigned to project streets for each correctable engineering analysis of a particular device. accident reported in the last three consecutive Examples of such evidence include, but are not years from the date of the application. limited to: Non-correctable accidents shall not be counted. a. The siting or expansion of a high The maximum point score pursuant to this traffic use; section is 15 points. b. The construction or modification of d. Schools: Five points shall be a road improvement that has substantially assigned for each public or private school rerouted traffic onto the street; bordering on the subject street. Five points shall c. The construction of a school or other be assigned to project streets which are located pedestrian oriented facility abutting the subject within a walking area surrounding a school as street or segment of street; designated by a school district if the walking d. An increase of two or more area does not have sidewalks or pathways. correctable traffic accidents on the subject street e. Other Pedestrian Areas: Five points or segment of street since the original shall be assigned for each pedestrian oriented application; or facility or group of facilities, if adjacent to one e. A change in the street configuration another. "Pedestrian oriented facilities" include or engineering standards that would change the but are not limited to elderly housing, parks, the engineering analysis regarding an application for Library, Adult Community Center,neighborhood a particular device. pool, and swim parks. The maximum point (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 08110/93: Ord. No. 2109, score pursuant to this section is ten points. Amended, 12.120'94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended. 0917/96) f. Street Without Sidewalks or Pathways. A maximum of five points shall be 32.14.034. Review and Decision. assigned if the project street is not bordered by 1. The City Manager shall gather a sidewalk or a pathway. preliminary data about each N'TMP application. 2. Applications receiving less than 30 including volume of traffic, physical points will not be considered for further action. characteristics of the subject street, speed and (Rev. 04117/98; bp) 32'-19 0 7 ► r 32.14.034 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 3. The City Manager shall review 32.14.035. Repealed. (Ord. No. 2109, Repealed applications receiving 30 or more points against 12120/94.) the City's adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CEP). The City Manager may deny an 32.14.036. Hearing on Appeal or Referral of application if a capital improvement scheduled Application. for construction in the CEP will or is likely to 1. If the City Manager refers an application alleviate the traffic problem identified in the to hearing pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(5) or if application. the City Manager's decision on an application is 4. The City Manager may decide that no appealed pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(6), the • traffic management device be installed if it will application shall be scheduled for a hearing create an unsafe situation. before NTAB. If more than one application is 5. Applications receiving 30 or more points referred or appealed, they shall be heard in order that have not been removed pursuant to of date of filing. In addition, the City Manager subsections 3 or 4 of this section, shall be or NTAB chair may defer appeals or referrals to deemed eligible for a traffic management device. additional meetings if the volume would be too Once a project has been approved, it shall be burdensome on staff. placed on the NTMP Project List in rank order 2. Determination of Impact Area. The City I based on the number of points the application Manager shall establish an "impact area" based received in accordance with LOC 32.14.034(1), upon information obtained during preliminary Provided that the application's rank is high review. The impact area shall include all enough and budgeted funds are available as households and businesses fronting on streets or provided in LOC 32.14.037, the City Manager segments of streets which are projected by the may proceed with installation of a test device as City Manager to receive more than a minor provided in 32.14.038. In the alternative, the decrease or increase in traffic volume or speed as City Manager may refer the application to the a result of the proposed traffic management NTAB for public hearing as provided in LOC device(s). 32.14.036. 3. Project Report. The City Manager shall 6. The City Manager shall notify the prepare a staff report describing the problem, an applicants in writing of the decision on the explanation of the point ranking, the procedures application, including the reasons for the to be undertaken and recommended solutions and decision. A decision to deny an application the projected cost of the recommended solution. pursuant to subsections 2, 3 or 4 of this section 4. Notice. Tne City Manager shall mail may be appealed to the NTAB if a written notice notice of the hearing at least twenty days prior to of intent to appeal is received by the City the hearing to all households and businesses Recorder within fifteen days of mailing of the within the impact area and to recognized written notice of the City Manager. An appeal neighborhood associations, county planning hearing shall be held as provided in LOC organizations and other interested associations 32.14.036. within the impact area. The Notice shall explain (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 08.'l0/93; Ord. No. 2109, the proposed project, describe the impact area, Amended, 12120'94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended, 09/17/96; and state that a staff report is available by Ord. No. 2163, Amended. 12116/97) contacting the Public Works Department. The written notice shall state that any person may appear and testify before the NTAB concerning the need for the device, the device itself, the preliminary point total or the boundaries of the impact area. In addition, Notice of the hearing (Rev. 04/17/98; bp) 32-20 030 ATTACHMENT 14 November 1 , 1996 Barry Mount 3060 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Judy Dauble 3030 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 And other concerned Old River Drive users The undersigned recently received a copy of a petition letter addressed to the City of Lake Oswego, urging the closing of Old River Drive at the Lake Oswego city limits. A closure at this point would effectively isolate the undersigned private residences from the city of Lake Oswego . I am sure you were not aware of the implications of this closure when you circulated your petition to close this road. All of the signers below own and occupy property just south of your proposed street closing. They all utilize Old River Drive on a daily basis for work, play, shopping, church, doctors, dentists, most importantly school , as well as many other activities . There is no reasonable alternative route. These properties all lie within the Lake Oswego School District. The children of the undersigned have close ties to the children of the Glenmorrie area . They ride the same school bus as your children to Lake Oswego schools. Because of the sharp turn on Old River Drive, the bus travels north only. Closing Old River Drive would make this impossible. The closed road would also present a safety hazard by eliminating one of the two roads accessed for emergency vehicals to the river when a part of the road is closed by ice, wind, storms , and slides which frequently occurs. The closed road would make the south end of the closed road a parking lot for many of the joggers and hikers who use the road for recreation. You are probably not aware that we all share Lake Oswego addresses , rather than West Linn. Our zip code is the same as yours , 97034 and our mailman is your mailman, Bill . We have little or no contact with West Linn for any purpose . We were forced into West Linn by a sewer line which serves our properties . We do not want to be a part of West Linn. Many of the residents provide volunteer time to both the 081 1 Lake Oswego School District and the City of Lake Oswego. Some have served on fund raisers for the Library and use that facility. Some are associated with the Senior Citizen Center in Lake Oswego. Many of us have discussed the possibility of annexing to Lake Oswego to which we have such strong ties . We intend to pursue that possibility. To conclude, we also have concerns with the traffic on Old River Drive. We do hope, however, that measures short of closing the road be explored to reduce any problems , such as : Speed bumps Prohibition against large truck traffic Signing the road for local residents only Petition for a walking and bike e path separated from the autos with the cost borne by Marlyhurst developers Strong and unified objection to vehicular access from Marylhurst to Old River Drive. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you to solve your concerns with Old River Drive traffic. We encourage a common meeting to this end. Please contact any of the concerned signers or Tom Chow at 636-6492 , President of the Old River Woods Homeowner Association, so that a meeting might be arranged. Sincerely, The undersigned cc: Doug Schmitz , City Manager All other residences on Old River Drive. 08 F 5036766 91 RADDA 557 P09 DEC 16 '9c 2_:'t: Glonriiorrie Nelcihborhood AssOolatlon Mayor'Blh-- larniner, City of Lake Oswego Date: .D.ece.mber 15, 1995 Flom: Ji.ri.,;Aadda,Chair Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Subject. _old River Road Ad Hoc Committee Dear Mayor Klamma ; There,are residents of the City of Lake Oswego that believe the appointments to this oarnmittee do not adequately represent the well being of Lake Oswego and residents of Old River Road. It appears that the group most impacted by the decisions of the committee, those Lake Oswego residents who live along Old River Road, are the ieast 7epresented. This seems politically dangerous and may:undermine the recommendations of the committee. In our'-last-board meeting, the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board discussed this matter and requests you reconsider allowing this group of property owners to have a voting position on the ad hoc committee. Attached Is a copy of a letter from the Lake Oswego residents of Old River Road requesting a direct, voting representation on the committee. We'WlJl appreciate your action in giving these residents a direct, voting voice on the Old River Road Ad Hoc Committee. Sincerely, X) • ...rend fax , n,y, trans'n+ttat memo 7671 r CSC/l- Sc„M ITS From Cc. ;rJt� Ph°nee► • • ATTACHMENT 15 '+'. - 5036366381 RADDA ' 70 --• 1 November 22, 1998 James Raddu President, Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Dear Jim, We,ihcLnke Oswego residents and property owners on Old River Road,request representation on the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force. The City of Lake Oswego Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task FOrecUission/Charge statement of October 27, 1998 lists the organization of the Task Force on-Page 2 & 3. It includes Glenntotrie Neighborhood Association, Old Town Neighborhood Association, Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name, a citizen-at-Iarge from Lake Oswego, Robinwood Neighbors, Old River Woods Neighbors, City of West]..inn and, tinally, state and federal agencies. The two neighborhood associations through which Old River Road Courses are represented, Glenmorrrc Neighborhood Association in Lake Oswego and Robinwood Neighborhood Association in West Linn. Additionally, West Linn has representation from Old River Woods, which.is a group of residents within Robinwood Neighborhood Association who live of of Old River Road. The Lake Owego-residents that live immediately on Old River Road deserve equal consideration and request equal representation on the Task Force. As residents of Old River Road, we own the properties through which the road traverses. What is being decided upon is no less than the future of each of our front yards, a situation which pertains to no One else on the Task Force. It is difficult to imagine the satisfactory completion of a process which, as stated in the objectives in the Mission/Charge Statement, strives for consensus yet does not involve the Lake Oswego citizens most directly impacted. We,therefore, request you forward this letter to the officials concerned in the City Of.Lake Oswego. Thank you, Lake Oswego Residents and Land Owners on Old River Road: 08 : - 1 i 5ri.5bb63B1 Rf fiDri ==i H.: i E_ 1 '96 21:42 , --------------) (04,716)CP-441 ' L M. Dowell Ron & Andrea Dumas 16805 Old River Road 17075 Old River Road Lake Owe o Lake Oswego ,ip.„...l_r \J4'1‘../ /(0:L1P\-j n Hand, & Gloria Benci ,ror&Leslie Lublink 16955 Old River Road 17007 Old River Road Lake Oswego Lake Oswego i 7,/&;e' Gizia AA., £ Jim &Kay Morse John &Pri cilia Penichcllo 17147 Old River Road 3000 Stonebridge Way Lt OM Lake Oswego -Vail '6dtacC2c(-. . Scott &Drew Schroeder 17177 Old River Road 7 — L Oswego ", • - ./1-0,g '' --:4-)" , cc: Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name 083 . . F 50363E6381 RADDA 557 P12 DEC16 '98 21:43 J� it1O prto w�,\\ ,_:,,,,.,,,..,,, I !\' s� \ , �_,....,..•.., O,uo+ CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 06 November 1998 VIA FAX: 697-3699 Jim Radda Chair ,n trie Neighborhood Association 2035 Glenmorrie Lane Lake Oswego OR 97034 Re: Appointment to Old River Road Committee Dear Jim, On Tuesday evening, the City Council ratified the charter and membership allocations for the Old River Road te Committee. Ron Bun ha Senior lanne�x has beenfution was given one seat on the comm designated as the staff person for this committee. Please call Ron at 635-0291, to give him the name of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association representative, or fax the name to him at 635-0269. so the roster can be compiled. At the Council's agenda review on Tuesday,I informed the Councilors that the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association and the Sisters of the Holy Names had both asked for three seats on the committee. The Council's final decision was to give each party of interest/institution with one seat. Very truly yours, ilel7,0,,,,e---- Dou lag J. Schmitz City Manager DJ5/Ems c: Tom Coffee, Assistant City Manager Ron Bunch, Senior Planner 3B0'A"Avenue • Pomi r)fflee Box 369 • Lake Oswego,Oregon 9703-1 • (503)635.0215 • FAX(501)697-6594 085 . I • JERKY AND LESLIE LUBLINK 17007 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 qg - S7 December 29, 1998 Mr. Bill Klammer, Mayor of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Hall 380 A Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Dear Mr. Kiammer, I'm writing in regards to your letter dated December 22nd rejecting our request for representation on the Old River Rd. Ad Hoc Task Force. The property owners on Old River Rd. would like an explanation for your decision. In your letter you stated that multiple seats have been declined for parties of interest. Could you then explain why you allowed a voting position to the Old River Woods neighbors, an informal group of neighbors who are already respresented through the Robinwood Neighborhood Association? It appears to me that this represents multiple seats of parties of interest. If you allow Old River Woods Neighbors a voting position, you should allow Lake Oswego owners on Old River Rd. an equal voting position also. Since the first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for January 5th, I would like to request a timely response to this question. Sincerely, 1247:.) fiefee-/, Jerry Lublink cc Members of the City Council Douglas J. Schmitz, City Manager Ron Bunch, Senior Planner n 8 7 ATTACHMENT 16 083 , ATTACHMENT 17 1 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 (-2 s, _ 1 5 5 December 18, 1998 ik t j a�a24A99a The Honorable Bill Klammer, Mayor CV���GO City of Lake Oswego C1�`� pF LAB PO Box 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: Much concern of official notices Dear Mayor Klanuner: L. M. Dawell, who owns the property at 16805 S Old River Drive has lived at this location for 36 years and, in recent times in connection with matters influencing the property at that location, only one formal notice has been received and it was one that was wadded up and looked like it had been run over and stuffed in the neighbor's mailbox. Since that time, the only communication received in connection with the goings on along Old River Drive, have come 1 from neighbors and other interested parties. For the purposes of clarification, the lots in Glenmorrie that abut the high and low water marks of the Willamette River are platted and are subject to a reservation, and not a grant, of a County road not exceeding 30 feet in width, and as little as 20 feet. The Clackamas County Assessor's map shows a 60 foot wide right-of-way, which was abandoned by the railroad back in the 1930's, with my first observation being of only the ties remaining and the old road leaving George Rodgers _ Park meandered up the hill to Stonebridge Way and then along the northwestern boundary of the Marylhurst property and connecting with Trillium Way, which runs parallel to Old River Drive (Road) as driven along today. There is a 1998 conveyance of a portion of the abandoned railroad, which was part of the system along the now existing Old River Drive. Several of the owners of waterfront properties along the Old River Drive are claiming other rights, by adverse possession, and the reason that I point this out, is that the same abandoned railroad right-of-way in the City of Gresham, was trespassed by the City of Gresham, in connection with the development of a pathway and the jury awarded the property owner of S 110,000.00, which was tripled, because the City of Gresham has been put on notice. I was a witness for the property owner in that case, which was tried by Richard C. Bemis, an attorney now living in Bend, Oregon. As I understand it; the Didsun property, including the old loading platform, has rights of access to Old River Drive, with the guardrail obstructing that right, and it is no secret that the sewer pump facility is l not all constructed on City property. Some of the PGE power line is not located in its right-of- way and with PGE's more recent reconstruction of their poles and supports, have violated many environmental regulations having to do with the Willamette River ueenway. The Planning Depaimient of the City of Lake Oswego contacted the resprsentative for the greenwav, from the State of Oregon. and was alerted that the greenway went to the river side of Old River Drive and myself and others; including John Panchello, attended the greenway hearing and have the l 0) 83 I 1 �1 C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. I PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 1, 7 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 greenway maps and they call for the greenway to be 150 feet from the ordinary high water mark. The Citv had a hearing in connection with an amendment to the zoning having to do with activities of the plat of Glenmorrie adjacent to the river and at the time of the hearing, the area influenced was changed to the opposite side of Old River Drive and, of course, that amounted to no amendment at all because no notices were sent, that there was to be an amendment and a lawyer on the Planning Commission at that time agreed at the hearing that that zoning amendment did not stand. In connection with the proposed pathway, other than the environmental problems of asphalt to be I'. laid adjacent to a river such as the Willamette, many problems arise in connection with the people owing property on both sides of the road, because each property owner is entitled to a driveway cut and a sidewalk cut and no grade changes and problems in connection with the control of irrigation systems. One could go on and on with the problems with the construction of a pathway within the federally regulated areas adjacent to the Willamette River. In recent days, government agencies have been inspecting the area between Old Rive Drive (Road) and the Willamette River, and they have been photographing the area and societies such as the Audubon people and others, have been put on notice in connection with the planned pathway. Respectfully submitted, this letter of some of the concerns of Old River Drive (Road), C AA„U1,2-‹ C.C. Dawell, a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 63 6-94 3 3 09J C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. Y - PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER a I' 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 December 20, 1998 r' c.1 1V7 E D G G N F , � ( 56 DEC 2 4 1998 • m The Honorable Bill Klamer, Mayor City of Lake Oswego CiT� Or LAKE "5�l EGO PO Box 3b9 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: School bus, pedestrian safety concerns, and environmental impact influences Dear Mayor Klammer: I The subject of this communication is Old River Drive (Road) and the northeasterly end of Glenmorrie Drive in the City of Lake Oswego. Although in the City limits, it is a county road, but for emergency maintenance, which can (may) be carried out by the City of Lake Oswego. The Old River Drive (Road) and part of the Glenmorrie Drive lay within 200 feet of the ordinary high water line of the Willamette River (modified by the donation land claim rule prior to 1893). In recent times, the lateral support of the roads has deteriorated to a point where there is a safety concern for riders of the three school buses which run twice a day, (historically buses would not I pick up children from the aforementioned roads for safety reasons). In more recent times, a 28 unit home development in West Linn, Oregon adjacent to the City of Lake Oswego and in close proximity to Old River Drive (Road) was brought into the Lake Oswego school district and students are tansported to school, by bus, along Old River Drive (Road). Not too long ago, a 100 foot (plus) strip of Old River Drive (Road) slid into the river and the road was closed for 6 months at the Christy School site, while the support for the sewer in the road was riprapp ed. The engineer for the contracting company placing the riprap commented that it was a band-aid project and that the Christy School could end up in the river. A few hundred feet down stream, at the Handy property, another slide where the road was laterally supported ended in the river and was riprapped (without federal permit) by another company contracting with the CityOswego. Subsequently, Clackamas County declared there was a safety ha7 rd at the Handy and others properties and placed two large one way traffic signs on each side of the road adjacent to the riprap, but the road was not barricaded, and sometime later, the signs were taken away. (This area is very dangerous for school buses and riders, as well as the property owners whose children play and boat on the beach directly below the riprap.) Just southeasterly of a point where Old River Drive (Road) changes to Glenmorrie Drive, there are two areas where the lateral support of 1 the road has slid into the creek adjacent to the river and within the 200 foot mark the City of Lake Oswego has posted these areas with small plastic pickets. A large car or truck could easily push a i school bus off into the ravine or river at any of the slide locations. One should not wait to close the barn door after the horse runs away. E 11 Several remedies could be considered. Toe road could be closed to through traffic but for school • .1 buses and emergency vehicles. The road could be closed either end of the Marylhurst College ii property (which the Sisters of Marylhurst are in favor of). Children to be bused from the Riverwoods project in West Linn could be transported via Highway 43 (a le turn is required the I way the bus travels presently). Another factor which has come about most recently is that a series ii 11 09 ; i i it l Q 4C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. P �� PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER phone: 636-9433 — 636-2484 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97O34 of traffic lights have been placed along Highway 43 and traffic avoiding these traffic controls are using Old River Drive (Road) increasing the average daily vehicle count substantially, with speeds exceeding 40 mph and as high as 75 mph in the straight stretch along the river. Sometime back, (20 years), Old River Drive was designated a bike trail and walkers can travel from Portland's Tenviliger Boulevard to Mary S. Young State Park. There is only one stretch where the walking area is within the 200 foot federally regulated space and that is Old River Drive (Road) and part of Glenmorrie Drive, but for George Rodgers Park in the City of Lake Oswego and there are private ownerships subject to county road right-of-ways from 20 feet to 35 feet in width. Some of the pavement is not in the right-of-way and some is in midair adjacent to the river or hanging out over the high water line. The part nty ot Olds or'sRiv platr map p(Ro shows. th In e railroad right-of-way of 60 feet in width _ a condemnation case in Estacada, Oregon where the Oregon Department of Transportation was acquiring right-of-way for the new Highway 212, Mr. Gordon Steele, President of Portland Traction Company, testified that the company had abandoned all of their right-of-ways and they inured to the adjacent property owners. (Old River Drive h a (Road), Henry cuGrrent circuitRoadnd Trillium cdurt judge Way were part of the abandonment.) Gordon Steele and past judge of the City of Lake Oswego. This writer was a witess in the Estacada case and the judge was Bradshaw, who lives in West Linn, and the propertyowner's lawyer was Jim Goodwin, who live in Sisters, Oregon. During the last several years, the City of Lake Oswego has indicated they plan to construct a 5 to 10 foot wide asphalt path between the existing asphalt surfaced Old River Drive (Road) and the river. There has never been a plan submitted to the public or property owners indicating where change of grade will be, cuts for walkways, driveways and parking for the property owners, who must cross the Old River Drive (Road) to enjoy their waterfronts. No provisions have been addressed by the City to satisfying the requirements of new federal standards having to do with the Willamette River and its tributaries. The steelhead spawning grounds at Three Points, within the 200 foot area adjacent to the road right-of-way, are at the old smelter — Ditsons House - at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Drive (Road), Howell's property adjacent to City of West Linn, but in Lake Oswego, fronting the Willamette River and the Arbor Creek Corridor. Safety and environmental concerns might well call for the closing of Old River Drive (Road) at Marylhurst College along the river just down stream from the Howell property. Until the construction of the Riverwoods project, the school bus picked up riders at the 'I" in Glenmorrie Drive, 500 feet from Highway 43. The twenty-three property owners (nine partial interests) and Marylhurst College are not concerned with a closure of Old River Drive (Road) and the State of Oregon has no circuitous route law. Safety of children being bused, walkers, bicyclists, property owners and the environment have not been addressed by the City of Lake Oswego. It is well settled that flies, dogs and not washing after restroom use are the greatest spreaders of disease. The area between the George Rodgers parking lot along the river (Old River Drive) to Riverwoods in West Linn, within the 200 foot Federal River Rule, will see hundreds of dogs potted every day, (this is also known as dog-dco corridor), creating a further safety health hazard. C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. P pRCrcSS10NAL APPRAISER 1 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 In the last two years, osprev's have nested adjacent to the proposed pathway, fox have moved in from the Marylhurst development on the west side of Highway 43, an occasional cougar is spotted waiting for deer along the river, many coyotes mozzie about in the night, raccoons are everywhere, nutria cross the road at night, mink, otters, beaver, two species of weasels, and fishers are seen alone the riverbank. The skunks, cottontail and quail have moved out, but would return if the road were closed. Nesting birds and water fowl use the apron adjacent to the road. Pheasants and ducks walk their broods in the road and are run over frequently, as are cats and dogs. Four people have been nudged over by automobiles. The area between George Rodgers Park to the West Linn city limits along the river is environmentally sensitive. The flora and fauna will be permanently impacted by the planned trail, which according to environmental law, cannot be constructed of asphalt. This writer has frequented the area for 70 :ears and has lived in the corridor for 36 yeas. Eliminating the trail, the planned sight obscuring, privacy six foot fence by the riverfront owners will not be necessary and road walkers will continue to see the river. During heavy runoff, the sewer line manhole at 17007 Old River Drive (Road) floods the road and apron leaving hepatitis and aids germs to be carried home on shoes, bike and auto tires. No provision for control by city or county. (Pictures available.) Note: Federal regulation calls for zoning agencies whose jurisdictions are adjacent to a common natural bounciary such as a water way, be consistent with other zoning agencies adjacent and the usual 400 foot notice be given to opposite riparian owners. The City of Lake Oswego is not practicing good planning practices. • Respectfully yours, this letter of safety concern and planned environmental violations, C C.C. Dawell. a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503)636-9433 cc: 14 Govermental Agencies �► 93 3 1I C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. { PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER r n9 7 r . r*a \_pa E Os`L{ Y t v ..;:il January 5, 1998 OREGO Mr. C.C. Dawell 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 380"A"AVENUE POST OFFICE BOX 369 Dear Mr. Dawell: LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97034 RE: Your letters of December 18 and 20, 1998 regarding Old River (503)635-0213 Road (Drive) FAX(503)697-6594 Thank you for the valuable information and history regarding Old River Road. The City of Lake Oswego has convened an Ad-Hoc Task Force to BILL KLAMMER, study issues and conditions, which affect the Road, and to make MAYOR recommendations regarding its future to the Council. BILL ATHERTON, Your letters will be forwarded to the Task Force for its review and COUNCILOR consideration. In addition, I have asked city staff to put you on the project's interested parties' list to receive all future mailings and agendas. BOB CHIZUM, COUNCILOR Please find attached the Task Force's first agenda packet, which includes its Mission Statement and membership roster. Also, I have appointed Sister HEATHER CHRISMAN, COUNCILOREileen Brown as chair of the Task Force and Mike Anderson as co-chair. TOM LOWREY, If you have any further questions or concerns about the project, please COUNCILOR contact Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager at 635-0291. CRAIG PROSSER, Thank you for your interest. COUNCILOR KARL ROHDE, Sincerely, COUNCILOR . K. er, ayor Copy: Members of the City Council Doug Schmitz, City Manager Chair Eileen Brown and Members of the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force File Ior«cd 1195 -- _ - sw i. • n9 , • • `� o4 LAKE os. OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC .00100 TASK FORCE Memorandum oREGOT$ TO: Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force FROM: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair Mike Anderson, Co-Chair PREPARED BY: Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager RE: March 3, 1999 Task Force Meeting DATE: February 23, 1999 The next Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force meeting will be held March 3, 1999 in the Lake Oswego City Council Chambers from 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. We have an opportunity, based on work that staff has done and the results of a recent Neighborhood workshop to begin a process to identify: 1. Positive features of Old River Road that should be preserved and enhanced; 2. Problems and negative conditions, and; 3. Things that can be done to Old River Road and its right-of-way to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community. The results of this exercise would be a list of criteria which staff and the City's consultants can use to actually begin to design solutions to enhance the positive feature and solve problems now experienced on Old River Road. This work could be made available for the Task Force's review at its April 1999 meeting. We had an excellent meeting on February 16, 1999 with property owners and residents of the area and the record of this meeting and work that staff has done to prepare the draft Old River Road Technical Report(Attachment "D") provides an excellent starting point for this discussion. The results of this meeting and lists of positive features, problems and negative conditions and solutions is appended as Attachment "A". 00i • • Please also find affixed: Attachment "B": Draft Work Program and Schedule The Work Program and Schedule incorporates changes recommended at the January 5, 1999. It is included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "C": Draft Minutes of the Task Force's January 5. 1999 Meeting These are included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "D": Draft Old River Road Technical Report Staff has proposed that the report be entitled, "A Livability, Community Access and Traffic Management Plan for Old River Road and Glemorrie Drive. The title is not set in concrete and like its contents is subject to change at the Task Force's direction. Please recognize that this report is not complete and will be made more so as the Task Force continues its work. Attachment "E": Summary of Past Correspondence and Citizen Comment The issue has a significant recent history and staff has compiled letters and other materials which are included to give the Task Force a feel for public sentiment and an understanding of events which led up to its formation. We look forward to our next meeting. See you there and thank you! Copy: Doug Schmitz City Manager Tom Coffee, Assisted City Manger Interested Parties File orrmm2 0Q _ • • AGENDA OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE March 3, 1999 6:30—8:30 p.m. City of Lake Oswego—Council Chambers Lake Oswego City Hall 380 "A" Avenue I. Review and Approval of January 5, 1999 Meeting Minutes and Amended Work Program—Attachments B and C (6:30 p.m. —6:45 p.m.) II. Report on the Results of February 16, 1998 Property Owner Meeting -- Attachment A (6:45 p.m. —7:15 p.m.) III. Summary of Draft Old River Road Technical Report and past correspondence and citizen comment—Attachments D and E (7:15 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.). IV. Task Force Discussion of Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive Design and Management Criteria(7:30 p.m.— 8:15 p.m. V. Public Comment, Discussion and Announcements (8:15 — 8:30 p.m.) VI. Adjournment (8:30 p.m.) File: aorr3399 003 • • - 004 • ATTACHMENT A • OLD RIVER ROAD TASK FORCE Property Owner Meeting February 16, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Residents, Property Owners and Property Owner Representatives: Jerry Lublink, Nancy Winbigler, Teddy Hendershot,Bob Howell, Kris Howell, Barry Mount, Donna Zajonc, C.C. Dawell, Karen Porn,Dick Porn, Leslie Lublink, Jerry Lublink, Rick Jacobson, John Handy, Gloria Benci, David Bartz, John Panichello, Priscilla Panichello, Task Force Members: Judy Dauble, Stan Ashennbrenner, Sister Eileen Brown, and Mike Anderson Staff: Ron Bunch, City of Lake Oswego, David Ausherman, Fregonese-Calthorpe Sister Eileen and Mike Anderson, Co-Chairs introduced the purpose of the meeting as a listening effort by the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. It is intended that there will be more of these meetings to gain input and provide information to those affected by and interested in the project. The Task Force has been charged with developing an improvement plan by the Lake Oswego City Council for Old River Road per the Council's charge statement. Introductions followed, with a statement of interest by those intending. In general the speed and amount of traffic with attendant safety problems on Old River Road was identified as a major problem. Many of those in attendance expressed concern about future design impacts on their properties. There was a general desire expressed to maintain the scenic and natural resource character of the road. It seemed to many in attendance that the amount of traffic on the road was at odds with the roads beautiful location and large number of recreational users. Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager with Lake Oswego discussed the history and background of the project. He related that the City had initially proposed a wide (8-10) foot path on the east side (river side)of the road in 1992 which had been soundly opposed by the residents because of its potential to increase the speed of traffic, impact the natural environment and affect the general character of the area. More recently (October, 1998) Glenmorrie residents had petitioned the City Council to close the road to through traffic at the West Linn City limits. This proposal engendered opposition from residents in West Linn who use the road for access to Lake Oswego and whose children ride the school bus on the road. The City Council's policy is not to close roads. However, the Council recognized the need to address the problems encountered by those that use the road and live along it. Also, the Council recognizes the unique quality of the road and its setting relating to recreational use, natural resources and scenic value. Consequently, the 003 ' • • Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was appointed to address these and other issues identified in its Mission/Charge Statement. The Task Force is directed to make a recommendation to the City Council by July, 1998. Those present broke into four work groups to address the following questions. Following each question are the results of the exercise. • What are the positive features of living or owning property in this location? What kinds of problems have you and/or your family personally experienced with the road including using it for auto transportation,walking and biking? Positive features: 1. Open space and Natural quality of the area including wildlife habitat. It should be noted that wild camas exists along the riverbank. 2. Peaceful and quiet character(serenity). 3. Scenic values -- views of the Willamette River and its shoreline. 4. Many big and varied trees. 5. A rural quality in the City (An oasis in an urban area). 6. The country lane quality of the road itself. 7. The opportunity to make connection to the outdoors. 8. The pleasure of sharing this area with recreational users. 9. Sense of health -- seeing people exercise and enjoy the outdoors. 10. Connections to parks (George Rogers and Mary S. Young) and the ability to walk to Lake Oswego. 11. The fact that this road is more than a thoroughfare. It has a range and mix of uses and values, which should be stressed over its use by the automobile. Problems and Negative Conditions: 1. Uses conflict on the road such as local and through traffic, walkers, bikers and speeding cars. Multiple uses need to be resolved. 0032 . • • 2. Too many and too fast cars create a noisy and dangerous situation and detract from the road's positive qualities. This results in anxiety, fear, and anger. This diminishes significantly the quality of life for users of the road and those who live along it. The road is being used, and will be increasingly used, by those wishing to avoid the growing congestion of Highway 43. 3. Past planning efforts have attempted to manage people instead of traffic. 4. Most of the traffic that uses the road is not generated locally. Much of its comes from West Linn. Through (cut-through) traffic is a significant problem. 5. Many wild animals and pets have been killed on the road. 6. Fear for the safety of children both by the residents and for those who use the road for recreational walking and strolling. 7. Children (and adults) cannot safely walk or ride bikes to George Rogers Park. The Glenmorrie Drive connection is treacherous. 8. Partying and drinking, especially at the corner where Glenmorrie Road and Old River Road meet and on property owned by the Sisters of the Holy Names. During discussion of this issue it was stated that a home had been burglarized by persons who used this location to park and walk to the victim's house. 9. Trespass, especially on the Sister's of the Holy Names property. 10. Littering, dumping of garbage and occasional vandalism of riverside properties especially of mail/paper boxes. 11. The ugly condition of the City's sewage pumping station at Glenmorrie and Old River Road. 12. Late night speeding and drunken drivers. The non-patrolled road is used to avoid the possibility of being pulled over on Highway 43. 13. Road design is an inherent problem. A potentially lethal situation exists at the hairpin corner where Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road meet for motorists, bikers and pedestrians. Drivers do not slow down at this location and there have been many wrecks. The guardrail at this location has been compromised. The way that the trail from George Rogers Park intersects Glenmorrie Drive poses a hazardous situation by exposing pedestrians and bikers to speeding cars, especially those who lose control on the corner. It should be noted that many wrecks do not show up in the police reports because of the degree of damage done and many persons do not want to face the police. 00 , • • • 14. Pedestrians/runners walk/run both with and facing traffic. Signs or education about how to use the road are necessary. 15. School bus stops/pickups are hazardous/scary because commuters don't slow down in the morning. The road is narrow and any accident with a school bus could have tragic consequences. Especially during inclement, icy/snowy weather school buses could be pushed off the road and into the river if a wreck occurred. 16. The general attitude of drivers is a problem. They don't realize how fast they are going and how dangerous the consequences are. 17. The geology underlying the road may be unstable. The road is prone to slides. • What kinds of things can be done to Old River Road (the road itself and its 50- foot right-of-way) to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community? 1. The best and least expensive solution would be to close the road. 2. Measures should be taken to reduce traffic on the road to those who need to use it (those who have no alternative route). 3. Traffic in places, like the hairpin turn at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road needs to be slowed to a virtual stop. In this location particularly, drivers should be required to stop and then negotiate a defined course of action dictated by traffic management devices. 4. School bus stops must be improved to reduce the danger to children. In particular. the road is narrow and entirely unsuitable for large vehicles, especially in inclement weather. The need for a school bus route along this road should be evaluated . The current use of the road for a school bus route seems to be a recent phenomenon. 5. The recreation. scenic values of the road must be emphasized over the road's accommodation of through traffic. The road and its right-of-way should be treated like a recreational resource and managed to ensure the safety of recreational users and the quality of life of area residents. 6. If the road must remain open, then the traffic/pedestrian/bike conflicts must be resolved. This requires more than just a modest solution. Traffic managementlspeed deterrent devices and actions should be employed such as one lane queuing (pinch- downs) in some locations, speed bumps,traffic circles (round-abouts) should be employed. In addition temporary closure of the road to through traffic should, be considered such as on the weekends and even at night on the weekdays, maybe 003 4 • beginning at 10:00 p.m. such as is done for parks. The road could also be periodically closed for special walking (Volkswalking) and recreation events. 7. Through-traffic should be discouraged by traffic management devices and encouraged to use Highway 43. Use of the road by cars should be made more complex. Now it is just a"straight-shot" that encourages speeding. 8. Landscaping, and natural resource enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway. Creation of a sense of narrowness along the road, through tree planting where possible should be considered. 9. The road should not be widened by the construction of wide pathway as was proposed before. If a pathway is necessary, then it should be narrower than previous proposals. There was also discussion as to whether a pathway was necessary if the road appropriately managed. 10. A neighborhood park is needed along the road for residents and others to use. There needs to be place to go to, stop, rest, and picnic, view the river, etc. If the road is developed more as recreational resource, there should be a beginning and a destination to one's experience. Signage, especially "local traffic only", is needed to let all users know that they are entering a special area.. 11. Enforcement of traffic laws. 12. Traffic management is needed at the corner of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Cars should not be allowed to park at the corner. Area lighting is needed at the corner. Parking by private automobiles along the road, other than by service vehicles should be prevented. 13. Those using Old River Road, walkers, bicyclists and especially cars, must realize that they in a recreation/walking zone. Drivers must moderate their behavior to take this into account. 14. Find examples of where this type of situation has been positively addressed elsewhere. Examples must exist where recreational walkers, sight-seers, cyclists and automobiles and adjoining private property interests have been accommodated and made more compatible than exists in this situation. Washington Park in Portland might be an example. 15. Long term management of the road must involve a partnership between the residents/property owners, Glenmorrie neighborhood and the City. Planning efforts such as this one must involve direct representation by those who live and own property along the road. Meeting Summary and Discussion: 5 0 0 :] • Additional discussion followed the presentation of the above issues, problems and solution concepts to the entire group. It was stressed that many more additional recreational users will come to the road as result of the Mary's Woods project. Some of these new users could have physical disabilities which makes it even more important to manage the already existing pedestrian/vehicle conflict. Furthermore, the security concerns of these users are very important to keep in mind. The City was advised to check on the actual right-of-way dimensions of the road. In some places the r.o.w. could be as narrow as 30 feet. In addition, the road may be out of the right-of-way. It was mentioned that the actual road pavement might be out of the right-of-way in some places. A survey will be needed before any improvements are engineered. The historic character of the road also represents a resource. Any future use of the road should keep in mind the historic character that could be used as an interpretive resource. Several persons stressed that much traffic, which uses the road, is "discretionary" in nature. In other words, alternative routes exist which are, or almost, as efficient as using Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive. If multiple uses of the road are to be accommodated then much of this traffic must be encouraged to use other routes. An example that this can actually happen was the substantial decrease in the amount of traffic, which occurred during, and for a short time after, recent utility work being done on Old River Road. This traffic had to go somewhere during this time and it was opined that it shifted to Highway 43. In addition, there are many pedestrian circulation pattern/systems that occur in the neighborhood which affect and are affected by the road. These should be considered in the planning process. For example, pedestrians walk from Stonebridge to Glenmorrie. to Old River Road and then to the public parks in Lake Oswego and West Linn. With this in mind, other residents of the neighborhood, particularly those who live on Glenmorrie Drive must also have an opportunity to participate in this and other planning processes. The ongoing neighborhood plan is a good opportunity for this to happen to also address other pedestrian and vehicular circulation issues in the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. Future traffic counts and speed studies were discussed. There was concern expressed that traffic counts may not actually express the speeds on the road since a tendency has been observed that people slow down when they see the counters. New traffic counts and speed studies, in the currently charged atmosphere might provide misleading information. Also it was observed that following the Council meetings on Old River Road in October, 1998, traffic did go a bit slower, but has now speeded up. A suggestion was made to use optic counters and or/ video cameras. Video cameras would actually record license plates and behavior of drivers and walkers. Appreciation was expressed to the Old River Road Task Force for this opportunity and those in attendance expressed the desire to continue be involved. It was once again 0 ; ;) 6 S stressed that property owners on Glenmorrie Drive and Stonebridge Way not be left out of this process. Future meetings could involve these persons. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Ron Bunch Long Range Planning Manager 0i1 7 012 ATTACHMENT B • DRAFT OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE January 5, 1998 MEETING #1 —JANUARY, 1999 Objectives: ■ Task Force Introductions; ■ Establish a consensus on organizational issues, such as agenda, work program and schedule, and • Establish direction for community outreach. Products: • Meeting dates and times; • Work Program; • Community outreach program. MEETINGS#2 and #3 Objectives: • Review and analysis of existing information and conditions regarding Old River Road such as: • Transportation characteristics including, traffic counts, speed studies, accidents, right- of-way characteristics, street connectivity, accessibility by school buses and emergency vehicles, property access points, roadway conditions and walking and biking suitability; • Scenic and natural resource values and recreational usage and potential; • Past planning efforts and relationship with existing plans programs, and regulations including Willamette River Greenway, Metro, City, and Clackamas County Transportation Plans and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan. • Identification and analysis of aesthetic and quality of life issues and opportunities. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #1 Staff will develop the above information for review and analysis by the Task Force. Product(s): • Task Force and neighborhood identification of existing and future opportunities, issues and problems facing Old River Road and its users. This will form the basis of further technical analysis by staff of proposed solutions and design opportunities and such treatments such as: • Traffic enforcement; 0 i 3 0 • • Traffic management devices; • Multi-purpose pathway alignment; • Natural resource protection and enhancement; • Road maintenance needs; • Relationship of private property and road right-way, • Recreational usage and biking and pedestrian needs. • Enhancement of overall landscape character and aesthetics. MEETING #4 Objectives: • Task Force review of Staffs technical analysis,proposed solutions and design treatments, development of alternatives if necessary and formation of preliminary recommendations and priority projects. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #2 Pursuant to direction of the Task Force, staff will conduct an analysis of proposed alternatives and respond to issues raised by the group and the public at meetings#5 and 6. Product(s): Preliminary recommendations. CITY WIDE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION MEETINGS #5 and #6 Objective: Review of public meeting results and refinement of recommendations Product(s): Direction to staff to prepare final report. MEETING #7 Objective: Acceptance of final report and distribution. Product: Recommendation of final report to City Council. orrwprog o11 ly O LAKE ps'yCO OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC I TASK FORCE Memorandum OREGON TO: Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force FROM: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair Mike Anderson, Co-Chair PREPARED BY: Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager RE: March 3, 1999 Task Force Meeting DATE: February 23, 1999 The next Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force meeting will be held March 3, 1999 in the Lake Oswego City Council Chambers from 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. We have an opportunity, based on work that staff has done and the results of a recent Neighborhood workshop to begin a process to identify: 1. Positive features of Old River Road that should be preserved and enhanced; 2. Problems and negative conditions, and; 3. Things that can be done to Old River Road and its right-of-way to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community. The results of this exercise would be a list of criteria which staff and the City's consultants can use to actually begin to design solutions to enhance the positive feature and solve problems now experienced on Old River Road. This work could be made available for the Task Force's review at its April 1999 meeting. We had an excellent meeting on February 16, 1999 with property owners and residents of the area and the record of this meeting and work that staff has done to prepare the draft Old River Road Technical Report (Attachment"D")provides an excellent starting point for this discussion. The results of this meeting and lists of positive features, problems and negative conditions and solutions is appended as Attachment "A". 001 Please also find affixed: Attachment"B": Draft Work Program and Schedule The Work Program and Schedule incorporates changes recommended at the January 5, 1999. It is included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "C": Draft Minutes of the Task Force's January 5. 1999 Meeting These are included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "D": Draft Old River Road Technical Report Staff has proposed that the report be entitled, "A Livability, Community Access and Traffic Management Plan for Old River Road and Glemorrie Drive. The title is not set in concrete and like its contents is subject to change at the Task Force's direction. Please recognize that this report is not complete and will be made more so as the Task Force continues its work. Attachment"E": Summary of Past Correspondence and Citizen Comment The issue has a significant recent history and staff has compiled letters and other materials which are included to give the Task Force a feel for public sentiment and an understanding of events which led up to its formation. We look forward to our next meeting. See you there and thank you! Copy: Doug Schmitz City Manager Tom Coffee, Assisted City Manger Interested Parties File ammm2 002 2 AGENDA OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE March 3, 1999 6:30—8:30 p.m. City of Lake Oswego—Council Chambers Lake Oswego City Hall 380 "A"Avenue I. Review and Approval of January 5, 1999 Meeting Minutes and Amended Work Program—Attachments B and C (6:30 p.m. —6:45 p.m.) II. Report on the Results of February 16, 1998 Property Owner Meeting -- Attachment A (6:45 p.m.—7:15 p.m.) III. Summary of Draft Old River Road Technical Report and past correspondence and citizen comment—Attachments D and E (7:15 p.m. —7:30 p.m.). IV. Task Force Discussion of Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive Design and Management Criteria(7:30 p.m. —8:15 p.m. V. Public Comment, Discussion and Announcements(8:15 —8:30 p.m.) VI. Adjournment (8:30 p.m.) File: aorr3399 003 004 ATTACHMENT A OLD RIVER ROAD TASK FORCE Property Owner Meeting February 16, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Residents, Property Owners and Property Owner Representatives: Jerry Lublink, Nancy Winbigler, Teddy Hendershot, Bob Howell, Kris Howell, Barry Mount, Donna Zajonc, C.C. Dawell, Karen Porn, Dick Porn, Leslie Lublink, Jerry Lublink, Rick Jacobson, John Handy, Gloria Benci, David Bartz, John Panichello, Priscilla Panichello, Task Force Members: Judy Dauble, Stan Ashennbrenner, Sister Eileen Brown, and Mike Anderson Staff: Ron Bunch, City of Lake Oswego,David Ausherman, Fregonese-Calthorpe Sister Eileen and Mike Anderson, Co-Chairs introduced the purpose of the meeting as a listening effort by the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. It is intended that there will be more of these meetings to gain input and provide information to those affected by and interested in the project. The Task Force has been charged with developing an improvement plan by the Lake Oswego City Council for Old River Road per the Council's charge statement. Introductions followed, with a statement of interest by those intending. In general the speed and amount of traffic with attendant safety problems on Old River Road was identified as a major problem. Many of those in attendance expressed concern about future design impacts on their properties. There was a general desire expressed to maintain the scenic and natural resource character of the road. It seemed to many in attendance that the amount of traffic on the road was at odds with the roads beautiful location and large number of recreational users. Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager with Lake Oswego discussed the history and background of the project. He related that the City had initially proposed a wide(8-10) foot path on the east side(river side) of the road in 1992 which had been soundly opposed by the residents because of its potential to increase the speed of traffic, impact the natural environment and affect the general character of the area. More recently (October, 1998) Glenmorrie residents had petitioned the City Council to close the road to through traffic at the West Linn City limits. This proposal engendered opposition from residents in West Linn who use the road for access to Lake Oswego and whose children ride the school bus on the road. The City Council's policy is not to close roads. However, the Council recognized the need to address the problems encountered by those that use the road and live along it. Also,the Council recognizes the unique quality of the road and its setting relating to recreational use,natural resources and scenic value. Consequently, the 005 Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was appointed to address these and other issues identified in its Mission/Charge Statement. The Task Force is directed to make a recommendation to the City Council by July, 1998. Those present broke into four work groups to address the following questions. Following each question are the results of the exercise. • What are the positive features of living or owning property in this location? What kinds of problems have you and/or your family personally experienced with the road including using it for auto transportation,walking and biking? Positive features: 1. Open space and Natural quality of the area including wildlife habitat. It should be noted that wild camas exists along the riverbank. 2. Peaceful and quiet character (serenity). 3. Scenic values -- views of the Willamette River and its shoreline. 4. Many big and varied trees. 5. A rural quality in the City (An oasis in an urban area). 6. The country lane quality of the road itself. 7. The opportunity to make connection to the outdoors. 8. The pleasure of sharing this area with recreational users. 9. Sense of health -- seeing people exercise and enjoy the outdoors. 10. Connections to parks (George Rogers and Mary S. Young) and the ability to walk to Lake Oswego. 11. The fact that this road is more than a thoroughfare. It has a range and mix of uses and values, which should be stressed over its use by the automobile. Problems and Negative Conditions: 1. Uses conflict on the road such as local and through traffic, walkers, bikers and speeding cars. Multiple uses need to be resolved. 0052 2. Too many and too fast cars create a noisy and dangerous situation and detract from the road's positive qualities. This results in anxiety, fear, and anger. This diminishes significantly the quality of life for users of the road and those who live along it. The road is being used, and will be increasingly used,by those wishing to avoid the growing congestion of Highway 43. 3. Past planning efforts have attempted to manage people instead of traffic. 4. Most of the traffic that uses the road is not generated locally. Much of its comes from West Linn. Through(cut-through)traffic is a significant problem. 5. Many wild animals and pets have been killed on the road. 6. Fear for the safety of children both by the residents and for those who use the road for recreational walking and strolling. 7. Children (and adults) cannot safely walk or ride bikes to George Rogers Park. The Glenmorrie Drive connection is treacherous. 8. Partying and drinking, especially at the corner where Glenmorrie Road and Old River Road meet and on property owned by the Sisters of the Holy Names. During discussion of this issue it was stated that a home had been burglarized by persons who used this location to park and walk to the victim's house. 9. Trespass, especially on the Sister's of the Holy Names property. 10. Littering, dumping of garbage and occasional vandalism of riverside properties especially of mail/paper boxes. 11. The ugly condition of the City's sewage pumping station at Glenmorrie and Old River Road. 12. Late night speeding and drunken drivers. The non-patrolled road is used to avoid the possibility of being pulled over on Highway 43. 13. Road design is an inherent problem. A potentially lethal situation exists at the hairpin corner where Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road meet for motorists, bikers and pedestrians. Drivers do not slow down at this location and there have been many wrecks. The guardrail at this location has been compromised. The way that the trail from George Rogers Park intersects Glenmorrie Drive poses a hazardous situation by exposing pedestrians and bikers to speeding cars, especially those who lose control on the corner. It should be noted that many wrecks do not show up in the police reports because of the degree of damage done and many persons do not want to face the police. 007 3 14. Pedestrians/runners walk/run both with and facing traffic. Signs or education about how to use the road are necessary. 15. School bus stops/pickups are hazardous/scary because commuters don't slow down in the morning. The road is narrow and any accident with a school bus could have tragic consequences. Especially during inclement, icy/snowy weather school buses could be pushed off the road and into the river if a wreck occurred. 16. The general attitude of drivers is a problem. They don't realize how fast they are going and how dangerous the consequences are. 17. The geology underlying the road may be unstable. The road is prone to slides. • What kinds of things can be done to Old River Road (the road itself and its 50- foot right-of-way) to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community? 1. The best and least expensive solution would be to close the road. 2. Measures should be taken to reduce traffic on the road to those who need to use it (those who have no alternative route). 3. Traffic in places, like the hairpin turn at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road needs to be slowed to a virtual stop. In this location particularly, drivers should be required to stop and then negotiate a defined course of action dictated by traffic management devices. 4. School bus stops must be improved to reduce the danger to children. In particular, the road is narrow and entirely unsuitable for large vehicles, especially in inclement weather. The need for a school bus route along this road should be evaluated . The current use of the road for a school bus route seems to be a recent phenomenon. 5. The recreation, scenic values of the road must be emphasized over the road's accommodation of through traffic. The road and its right-of-way should be treated like a recreational resource and managed to ensure the safety of recreational users and the quality of life of area residents. 6. If the road must remain open, then the traffic/pedestrian/bike conflicts must be resolved. This requires more than just a modest solution. Traffic management/speed deterrent devices and actions should be employed such as one lane queuing (pinch- downs) in some locations, speed bumps,traffic circles(round-abouts) should be employed. In addition temporary closure of the road to through traffic should, be considered such as on the weekends and even at night on the weekdays, maybe 003 4 beginning at 10:00 p.m. such as is done for parks. The road could also be periodically closed for special walking (Volkswalking) and recreation events. 7. Through-traffic should be discouraged by traffic management devices and encouraged to use Highway 43. Use of the road by cars should be made more complex. Now it is just a"straight-shot" that encourages speeding. 8. Landscaping, and natural resource enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway. Creation of a sense of narrowness along the road,through tree planting where possible should be considered. 9. The road should not be widened by the construction of wide pathway as was proposed before. If a pathway is necessary, then it should be narrower than previous proposals. There was also discussion as to whether a pathway was necessary if the road appropriately managed. 10. A neighborhood park is needed along the road for residents and others to use. There needs to be place to go to, stop, rest, and picnic, view the river, etc. If the road is developed more as recreational resource, there should be a beginning and a destination to one's experience. Signage, especially"local traffic only", is needed to let all users know that they are entering a special area.. 11. Enforcement of traffic laws. 12. Traffic management is needed at the corner of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Cars should not be allowed to park at the corner. Area lighting is needed at the corner. Parking by private automobiles along the road, other than by service vehicles should be prevented. 13. Those using Old River Road, walkers, bicyclists and especially cars, must realize that they in a recreation/walking zone. Drivers must moderate their behavior to take this into account. 14. Find examples of where this type of situation has been positively addressed elsewhere. Examples must exist where recreational walkers, sight-seers, cyclists and automobiles and adjoining private property interests have been accommodated and made more compatible than exists in this situation. Washington Park in Portland might be an example. 15. Long term management of the road must involve a partnership between the residents/property owners, Glenmorrie neighborhood and the City. Planning efforts such as this one must involve direct representation by those who live and own property along the road. Meeting Summary and Discussion: 0095 Additional discussion followed the presentation of the above issues, problems and solution concepts to the entire group. It was stressed that many more additional recreational users will come to the road as result of the Mary's Woods project. Some of these new users could have physical disabilities which makes it even more important to manage the already existing pedestrian/vehicle conflict. Furthermore, the security concerns of these users are very important to keep in mind. The City was advised to check on the actual right-of-way dimensions of the road. In some places the r.o.w. could be as narrow as 30 feet. In addition, the road may be out of the right-of-way. It was mentioned that the actual road pavement might be out of the right-of-way in some places. A survey will be needed before any improvements are engineered. The historic character of the road also represents a resource. Any future use of the road should keep in mind the historic character that could be used as an interpretive resource. Several persons stressed that much traffic, which uses the road, is"discretionary" in nature. In other words, alternative routes exist which are, or almost, as efficient as using Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive. If multiple uses of the road are to be accommodated then much of this traffic must be encouraged to use other routes. An example that this can actually happen was the substantial decrease in the amount of traffic, which occurred during, and for a short time after,recent utility work being done on Old River Road. This traffic had to go somewhere during this time and it was opined that it shifted to Highway 43. In addition, there are many pedestrian circulation pattern/systems that occur in the neighborhood which affect and are affected by the road. These should be considered in the planning process. For example, pedestrians walk from Stonebridge to Glenmorrie, to Old River Road and then to the public parks in Lake Oswego and West Linn. With this in mind, other residents of the neighborhood, particularly those who live on Glenmorrie Drive must also have an opportunity to participate in this and other planning processes. The ongoing neighborhood plan is a good opportunity for this to happen to also address other pedestrian and vehicular circulation issues in the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. Future traffic counts and speed studies were discussed. There was concern expressed that traffic counts may not actually express the speeds on the road since a tendency has been • observed that people slow down when they see the counters. New traffic counts and speed studies, in the currently charged atmosphere might provide misleading information. Also it was observed that following the Council meetings on Old River Road in October, 1998,traffic did go a bit slower, but has now speeded up. A suggestion was made to use optic counters and or/video cameras. Video cameras would actually record license plates and behavior of drivers and walkers. Appreciation was expressed to the Old River Road Task Force for this opportunity and those in attendance expressed the desire to continue be involved. It was once again 0io 6 stressed that property owners on Glenmorrie Drive and Stonebridge Way not be left out of this process. Future meetings could involve these persons. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Ron Bunch Long Range Planning Manager 011 7 01 ATTACHMENT B DRAFTCEOLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FOR WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE January 5, 1998 MEETING #1 —JANUARY, 1999 Objectives: ■ Task Force Introductions; • Establish a consensus on organizational issues, such as agenda, work program and schedule, and • Establish direction for community outreach. Products: ■ Meeting dates and times; • Work Program; ■ Community outreach program. MEETINGS #2 and #3 Objectives: • Review and analysis of existing information and conditions regarding Old River Road such as: • Transportation characteristics including, traffic counts, speed studies, accidents,right- of-way characteristics, street connectivity, accessibility by school buses and emergency vehicles, property access points, roadway conditions and walking and biking suitability; • Scenic and natural resource values and recreational usage and potential; • Past planning efforts and relationship with existing plans programs, and regulations including Willamette River Greenway, Metro, City, and Clackamas County Transportation Plans and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan. • Identification and analysis of aesthetic and quality of life issues and opportunities. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #1 Staff will develop the above information for review and analysis by the Task Force. Product(s): • Task Force and neighborhood identification of existing and future opportunities, issues and problems facing Old River Road and its users. This will form the basis of further technical analysis by staff of proposed solutions and design opportunities and such treatments such as: ■ Traffic enforcement; 013 • Traffic management devices; • Multi-purpose pathway alignment; ■ Natural resource protection and enhancement; • Road maintenance needs; • Relationship of private property and road right-way, • Recreational usage and biking and pedestrian needs. • Enhancement of overall landscape character and aesthetics. MEETING #4 Objectives: • Task Force review of Staffs technical analysis,proposed solutions and design treatments, development of alternatives if necessary and formation of preliminary recommendations and priority projects. * Hold Neighborhood Workshop #2 Pursuant to direction of the Task Force, staff will conduct an analysis of proposed alternatives and respond to issues raised by the group and the public at meetings#5 and 6. Product(s): Preliminary recommendations. CITY WIDE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION MEETINGS #5 and #6 Objective: Review of public meeting results and refinement of recommendations Product(s): Direction to staff to prepare final report. MEETING #7 Objective: Acceptance of final report and distribution. Product: Recommendation of final report to City Council. orrwprog 01 =-I ATTACHMENT C DRAFTOLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE January 5, 1998 Meeting -6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Oswego City Hall -Human Resources Conference Room Members Present: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair,Mike Anderson, Co-Chair, Michael P. Lammers, Duane Funk, Jamie M. Ellgen, Judy Dauble,Kelly Atwood, Marcia Robertson, Stan Aschenbrenner Staff: Ron Bunch, Lake Oswego Long Range Planning Manager and Gordon Howard, Senior Planner, West Linn Others: Donna Zajonc, Richard Porn, Jerry Lublink, Gloria Bence, John Fregonese, and Sandy Carter I. Introductions, Statements of Interests and Issues The members introduced themselves and discussed generally their interest in serving on the Committee. It was stated that the road in the mid 1800's was one of the main roads on the west side of the Willamette River and the convent of the Sisters on the Holy Names had been oriented to the River. The Sisters had journeyed up the river and entered on the riverside of the convent building. It is important from the Sisters' perspective to develop a long-range vision of the future of the road and the Order's lands which border it. The road borders a significant portion of Marlyhurst University's property along its undeveloped edge. The river front lands, the road lands impart a significant contribution to the character of the campus. Any change to the character of the road will also change the character of the campus. Old Town Neighborhood has interest in the future of the road and desires to ensure its best use. The neighborhood has experience of living with a park and the process of compromise for both residential and recreational land uses to co-exist with one-another. Residents of Glenmorrie have been informally polled regarding the road and expressed concerns with the volume of traffic on the road, the need to maintain the character and livability of residential streets, the speed of traffic,preservation of a buffer area between the road and residential property and protection of natural resources. There is concern about the outright prohibition of road closure. The question was discussed of whether this precludes temporary closures to through traffic such as on weekends, so the road can be primarily used for recreational walking and sightseeing. Additional discussion focused on safety, especially the speed of traffic --especially trucks, and the danger posed for walkers. Maintenance of views for property owners and those who use the road for recreational walking and exercise was identified as important. 015 1 The road also represents an important connection for West Linn residents to Lake Oswego, especially for school buses. The transportation interests of both West Linn and the City of Lake Oswego are important to consider in this process because both share a boundary. Neighborhood quality of life in both communities is important. Connectivity between the two communities is also important. There may be a lot that can be done to address traffic calming. The Task Force should acquire good examples of traffic calming and consider them for use on Old River Road. The road presents real challenges for siting a pathway because of small narrow shoulders, the topography, natural resources and the interests of state and federal regulatory agencies. Further, the road is dangerous as evidenced by deaths of numerous pets and wild animals caused by cars. The need to protect animals and wildlife must be addressed. II. Future Meeting Dates and Times It was determined by general consensus that future meeting dates will be the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be February 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. III. Review and Discussion of Charge Statement and Process and Work Program and Schedule Sister Eileen Brown began discussion of the City Council's charge statement by stressing that the statement is explicit that the Lake Oswego City Council has made a decision not to close the road, and to designate a pathway on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Judy Dauble stressed that"closure" could mean a number of things, such as no permanent closure, whereby, closure could occur at certain times of the day and/or on certain days of the week, such as weekend closure. Kelly Atwood stressed that road connection to Lake Oswego was important, especially P Y because of school bus connection, but that safety issues must be addressed such as some kind of speed control. Jamie Ellgen stated that speed is a major problem on the road because of its physical characteristics. When one walks on the road, it seems that cars are out of place in the environment. She stressed that Old Town Neighborhood's experience with George Rogers Park is that some kind of traffic control is necessary to ensure that residents, walkers and automobiles can coexist. Upon review of the work-program, the groups stressed the need to have factual data, which it could analyze and make recommendations from. There was discussion of the various aspects of the Task Force's charge in that qualitative/aesthetic, quality of life, and technical aspects (road condition, width, traffic control, utility needs etc.) of accommodating the needs of those who use the road must be addressed. The traffic problem was one, which involved balancing automobile use with the fact that the street was a public place --valued for its recreational and scenic characteristics. Especially important is to be creative and be sensitive to the environment(human-made and natural). 015 There are impacts that are both internal and external to the study area. In terms of traffic it is important to analyze impacts that are imparted by those who live along the road and from traffic that is generated from outside the area. The group expressed general satisfaction with the technical aspects of the work-program. Also, the group desired that traffic analysis be done over time, such as over a period of several months, during different times of the week and day. However, it was stressed that the technical analysis not be done in the abstract. The information should be tied to an actual understanding of the physical characteristics of the road. Members were urged to actually spend some time walking along Old River Road. Staff indicated that they would assemble the necessary information into a report format. Much of the information existed. However, the past methodology of collecting past traffic information was questioned by some of those present. Staff stressed that veracity of conclusions based on technical analysis was essential and that the methodology of collecting information would be open to review by the Task Force and others. General community meetings were discussed, Their were questions as to what these entailed and how would notice be provided to the community. Staff indicated that the notice area including Old Town, Glenmorrie, Old River Woods Homeowners was not that large and it would be possible to develop an information flyer and send this material in advance of a general meeting to property owners. In addition, newspaper display ads, city newsletters, mailed notices to Neighborhood Association Chairs, would be used. It was stressed that the charge to the group goes far beyond providing solutions to traffic problems. These other issues must be addressed as well. For example there are issues inherent in the number of regulatory agencies that are involved in managing the Willamette River and its environs. The group asked for a summary of these agencies and their responsibilities. It was pointed out that east bank of the river up to and perhaps beyond the road was in the Willamette Greenway. Also, this area is within the floodway/floodplain. These mean that the Oregon State Parks, LCDC, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Division of State Lands all have an interest in the Willamette River. The members also asked that information pertaining to funding sources be provided. There was a suggestion that a slide show of traffic calming ideas be presented. It was recognized that at the next meeting not all the necessary background information could be collected. Staff was asked to collect all the information that it could for review at this meeting. Additional meeting(s) would be necessary to go through the remainder of the data and research materials and to ensure it was packaged appropriately. The importance of an effective community outreach program was stressed. However, the need to ensure effective communication from the public must be balanced with the need to ensure that the task force meetings are efficient. The best use of the member's valuable time must be assured. It was stated that a specific time must be on the agenda-- at the end of the meeting, for public comment. However that time should be limited. 0ll 3 Two minutes per person was used as an example with a total of 10 to 15 minutes per meeting allowed for public input. Persons should not have to wait until the end of the meeting, if they had pressing business elsewhere. In this instance, it was discussed that a short opportunity, such as five minutes, should be provided at the beginning of the meetings for comment. Gloria Benece stated that in her conversations with staff, she was assured that there would be an opportunity to participate in the process. It was important for the Task Force to consider that one of its objectives should be to ensure a continued quality of life for residents who live along the road. She wanted to go on record as stating that the residents and property owners along Old River Road had asked the City Manager and Mayor to include one of them on the Committee. This was viewed as only fair, since: • Any actions that occur along Old River Road would most significantly affect those who live along the road, and • The City of West Linn is represented by both a neighborhood association, (Robinwood) and a homeowner's association (Old River Woods). The home owners association is is comprised of property owners who live in close proximity to Old River Road. Old River Road residents should have the same consideration. Jerry Lublink pointed out that there are other issues that affect residents along Old River Road, such as the sewer overflows that happen during rainstorms --possibly as a result of undersized pipes and an inadequate pump station. The task force agreed that the community and especially residents should be involved as much as possible and in view of the current committee structure, additional meetings such as "listening posts." could be used to gain valuable citizen input into the process. Not all of the committee members would have to attend these extra meetings -- only those with schedules that allowed it. The public should be encouraged to put their comments and issues in writing and technical questions should be directed to staff. It was determined necessary to develop a list of agency and government contacts. This would be valuable in identifying possible funding sources. Oregon's salmon restoration plan was used as an example. Other stakeholders identified as necessary to keep informed included private utilities and garbage service. The group asked that the West Linn City Council, City Manager and the Public Works Director be kept informed of its work. In addition, it was stressed that the West Linn Transportation Board and the Committees which were working on its Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Comprehensive Plan be kept informed. There was no further businesses and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager City of Lake Oswego -- January 12, 1998 013 4 ATTACHMENT D DRAFT TECHNICAL REPORT LIVABILITY, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE February, 1999 Please note that the 'Technical Report" is a working document and as such is also a work in progress. It is envisioned that more information and analysis, especially of proposed design solutions will be ultimately made part of this document to complete the record of the Task Force's endeavor. Please note that, at this time, Figures and Appendices are not included. This material is being developed and will be provided later. INTRODUCTION The following report compiles the technical information used by the Old River Road Ad- hoc Task Force to address the Lake Oswego City Council's Charge/Mission Statement of October 27, 1998 (Appendix"A"). The report is organized as follows: • Summary of Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force • Location of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive • Physical Characteristics and Condition of the Roads • Historical Context • Environmental and Regulatory Context • Traffic Use Characteristics • Previous Planning Efforts and Community Discussions SUMMARY OF CHARGE/MISSION STATEMENT The Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was convened by the Lake Oswego City Council in cooperation with the City of West Linn to: 1. Undertake a study of issues and conditions which now, and will in the future affect Old River Road 2. Reach a general consensus regarding the Road's future character and the level and G1 type of improvements necessary to ensure: a. Safety of neighborhood residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile drivers; b. Adequate emergency vehicle and school bus access. c. River Road's continued function as a residential street consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in particular: P i. The need for safety for all modes of travel; ii. The recognition of the multi-use function of neighborhood streets for walking, bicycling and social interaction which preserves the privacy, quiet and safety of neighborhood living; iii. The provision of safe access to abutting lands; iv. Adequate and safe circulation from residential properties to the major streets system and neighborhood activity centers, and v. The need for connectivity of local streets to the surrounding transportation system. vi. Maintenance and where possible enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources per the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Statewide PlanningGoal 15: O ance, C o p Willamette River Greenway. vii. The preservation of River Road's character as a recreational resource for walking, biking and sightseeing. The Ad-hoc Task Force was specifically directed to not depart from Council's decision of October 16, 1998 that Old River Road not be closed. In addition, Council directed the Task Force to determine the alignment of a pathway on the length of Old River Road within the City limits and on Glenmorrie Road from its intersection with Highway 43 to Old River Road consistent with the City's Transportation System Plan. The Ad-hoc Task Force was to also recommend measures to accomplish the above objectives through study and analysis of issues which included but are not limited to the following: 1. Enforcement of traffic regulations; 2. Use of traffic management devices including those which direct and calm traffic; 3. Road maintenance (pavement, shoulder, clear vision requirements, and storm drainage); 4. Alignment of the above shoulder pathways and mitigation, as necessary, of negative impacts on the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources such as tree groves and stream corridors; 020 5. Encroachments of private improvements within the public right-of-way; p 6. Parking within the public right-of-way. 7. Potential tree planting and other landscape enhancements within the public right-of- way and Willamette River Greenway to enhance scenic quality and neighborhood character. The Task Force was also asked to identify costs and funding proposals for improvements to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive needed to accomplish the above objectives. LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE Old River Road(Figure 1) is located along Lake Oswego's eastern boundary of the Willamette River. It is located within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood and borders single- family residential lands and properties owned by the Sister's of the Holy Names and Marlyhrust University. Old River Road is classified by the City of Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan as a local residential street. Local residential streets are intended to provide direct access to abutting residential properties and connect to the collector and major street system. Attachment"A" describes the City of Lake Oswego Street Classification System and characteristics of local residential streets. The road runs for approximately one-half mile within the City limits and provides access to the abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood), and the Old River Woods Neighborhood(Robinwood Neighborhood Association) in West Linn, and abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association. The road connects to Oregon Highway 43 via Glenmorrie Drive in Lake Oswego and Walling Street in West Linn. Glenmorrie Drive (Figure 1) is also a local residential street and provides direct access to residential properties within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. It has a narrow paved width of about 20 feet within a 40-foot right-of-way. Because of its location and proximity to Public Park land, scenic views of the Willamette River and low traffic volumes Old River Road attracts a significant number of recreational walkers and bicyclists. In addition, commuter cyclists also use the road to avoid the high traffic volumes of Highway 43. Old River Road provides a direct pedestrian and bicycle connection to George Rogers Park and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. For the walker and cyclist it provides a direct extension of the Park's river front pathway along the Willamette River. In the broad context Old River Road provides walkers and bicyclists an opportunity to safely access public lands including Rohr and George Rogers Parks in Lake Oswego, Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn and Tryon Creek State Park in Southwest 0 2 I 3 � I FIGURE 1 LOCATION OF GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND OLD RIVER ROAD Lake Oswego, OR 022 4 Portland with a minimum of travel on the major street system. Figure 2 illustrates the location of Old River Road within this broader regional context. In addition to local residents, walkers and bicyclists,there are a number of other users of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Lake Oswego School District buses travel the road on a daily basis as do service and delivery vehicles including Rossman Sanitary Service. Utilities, including natural gas, cable, electric power and sanitary sewer are located within the right-of-way. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITION Old River Road is a two lane paved local street ranging from 20 to 22 feet in width within a fifty-foot right-of-way. Almost all of the road, except a very small portion, shown by Figure 1 is within the Lake Oswego City limits. The portion not within Lake Oswego is under the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. The road was originally constructed in Clackamas County to a rural standard with no curbs, gutters sidewalks or storm drainage. Storm runoff sheets to roadside ditches and to the Willamette River. The pavement condition of most of Old River Road is poor. A small section is rated good because of it was overlaid in conjunction with a recent sewer project. Much of pavement is cracked and rutted, allowing infiltration of water, which accelerates deterioration. There are no provisions to separate pedestrians and bicyclists from automobile traffic. Road shoulders are non-existent in many places. Where shoulders exist they are dirt and gravel and are not regularly maintained and are not walkable during wet weather. In several locations private property owners have extended landscaping and other improvements into the right-of-way. Glenmorrie Drive, is a two lane local street with a paved width of about 20 feet within a 40 foot right-of-way. Like Old River Road it was also constructed to a rural street section. Like Old River Road it has no sidewalks or pathways to separate the pedestrian and bicyclist from automobile traffic. Glenmorrie Road also has significant grades and sharp corners, which pose an additional hazard for the walker and cyclist. The pavement condition of most of Glenmorrie Drive is rated fair to poor. Old River Road was constructed on a cut made into the sloped bank of the Willamette River in the late 1800's to accommodate a narrow gauge railway. It is unlikely that specific engineering was done at the time, to ensure long-term stability of the construction. Over the past many years, the road has experienced several slides associated with heavy rains and high water conditions of the Willamette. The underlying geology of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive is shown by Figure 3. Old River is located on alluvial deposits, which are susceptible to movement and erosion. Glenmorrie Drive is less prone to these problems. However, the street has been constructed on parent material of weathered sediments, which are also prone to movement. Figure 4 illustrates that the earthquake damage potential of the general area 0z3 5 FIGURE 2 OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND THE METRO REGIONAL 'TRAILS AND PATHWAY SYSTEM 02 = 6 FIGURE 3 GENERAL GEOLOGY GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 0257 FIGURE 4 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 0 2 .38 is moderate to high relative to other parts of Lake Oswego. HISTORY The route of Old River Road was first used as a narrow gauge railway. During this time it served to transport raw materials, passengers, and goods, iron from the Oregon Iron and Steel smelters, once located in the vicinity of George Rogers Park to Willamette River locks at Oregon City. Glenmorrie Neighborhood whose boundaries include Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive was once an extensive estate belonging to Fred Morey who was the original owner/president of Portland General Electric. The estate was later converted to a number of individual residential parcels by his heirs following his death in 1910. The need for sanitary sewers caused the area to be annexed to Lake Oswego in the mid-1970's. Much of the residential development along Old River Road itself is relatively recent and the result of partitioning of large residential lots. The convent of the Sisters of the Hold Names was established in the 1850's. Marylhurst University followed shortly thereafter. The convent and Marylhurst University have a rich history and are important cultural and historic resources. ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY CONTEXT Both Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road exist within an environmental and regulatory context. All major public works construction projects, which are not needed to alleviate emergency situations, are required to conform to the following applicable regulations. Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Protection Program and Willamette River Greenway Glenmorrie Drive parallels a significant stream corridor(Figure 5), which has been designated by the City of Lake Oswego as being within its Resource Preservation (RP) Zone and is protected by provisions within the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance (Appendix B). Old River Road is within the Willamette River Greenway (Figure 6). The Willamette River Greenway comes under the auspices of Statewide Planning Goal 15 (Appendix"C")and implementing administrative rules which are administered at the state level by the Oregon State Parks Department. Any development within the Greenway is reviewed by both the City and State to ensure consistency with the Statewide Planning Goal, administrative rules and local regulations. The City of Lake Oswego has also adopted Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies pertaining to the Greenway (Appendix"D") which are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 15. These policies are implemented by the City's Development Code (Appendix"E") Greenway. The intent of this regulatory framework is to ensure a coordinated local and state Willamette River Greenway management program. 027 9 FIGURE 5 DESIGNATED SENSITIVE LANDS GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 02,E FIGURE 6 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY 0 ) Title 3 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Metro Title 3 Standards (Appendix F)apply to the Willamette River and other streams and rives in the Portland Metropolitan Area. These standards require local jurisdictions to protect and enhance riparian vegetative buffers to control sedimentation and other water-borne pollutants. The City of Lake Oswego's Sensitive Lands Program in conjunction with its Erosion Control standards have been found by Metro to implement Title 3 requirements. The natural characteristics of the Willamette River riparian zone within that portion of the study area that abuts private residential lands has been, for the most part, changed dramatically from its natural state. In many areas native vegetation has been removed and supplanted by ornamental and invasive species. Boating facilities and access improvements have been constructed over the years within portions of this area. Much of the riparian over story is intact and no human made improvements have been made along the Willamette River's frontage of the Sisters of the Holy Names and Marylhurst University properties. However,invasive species, particularly English Ivy have compromised the area's environmental integrity. Removal/Fill Activities and Erosion Control Construction or removal-fill activities within the ordinary low water line of the Willamette River are jointly regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Oregon Division of State Lands (ODSL)pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. These agencies coordinate their regulatory and review activities with the National Oceanic and Fisheries Administration. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality per Federal Environmental Protection Guidelines regulates discharges to the River such as sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges. The City of Lake Oswego regulates activities, which may result in the disturbance of 500 square feet of land area or the removal/fill or more than 50 cubic yards per its Erosion Control Standard(Appendix G). Persons engaging in this kind of activity are required to acquire an erosion control permit. Larger projects which would result in the disturbance of five acres or more, are also required to apply for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit(NPDES)which is coordinated by Lake Oswego through Clackamas County. Flood Plain Regulations The 100-year flood plain of the Willamette River is shown by Figure 7. Portions of Old River has been under during past flood events (1964). The City of Lake Oswego has developed Flood Plain Standards, which have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)to protect life and property. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Association(FEMA) coordinate with k; r 033 12 FIGURE 7 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER FLOODWAY AND FLOODPLAIN 031 13 the City in periodic updates of its regulatory flood maps. Tree Cutting and Vegetation Removal In addition to all land use and building activities the City of Lake Oswego regulates tree cutting within the City Limits pursuant to LOC Chapter 55 (Appendix H). The code requires applications for tree cutting permits for all trees five inches and diameter and larger. For single-family residential lots which cannot be further partitioned per the lot size requirements of the underlying zone permits are routinely granted "over-the-counter" absent the presence of a designated natural resource area or designated heritage trees. For other lands which can be further divided, trees are flagged and opportunity is provided for affected parties to request a hearing before the Development Review Commission. Furthermore, any tree cutting and vegetation removal within the Willamette Greenway is also subject to the City and States Greenway Regulations. Coastal Steelhead Endangered Species Designation In March 1998 the National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) added the lower Columbia Steelhead Trout to the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This listing affects habitat in the Sandy Basin,the Willamette River below the Oregon Falls, and the Clackamas River. It is likely that six or seven more species will be listed by spring, 1999, one of them endangered and the rest as threatened species in urban Portland during all months of the year. The effect of the listing is to prohibit a"take" of Steelhead without a federal permit. In addition to catching or killing fish directly, a take also means a"significant habitat modification or degradation which also injures fish or decreases their opportunity for survival. The City of Lake Oswego, like other Portland area communities that border the effort, in Willamette River, will be required to participate in a response and recovery q P P p particular to ensure no further degradation of the Willamette River. Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan The Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the City's primary policy document regarding management and future development of its transportation system. The TSP's associated Transportation Public Facility Element lists and identifies the location of future transportation projects in Lake Oswego. The TSP and the Comprehensive Plan are relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive because these documents designate the functional classification of City streets and provide for policy guidance regarding their overall management. The Public Facility Plan element of the TSP identifies and prioritizes major transportation projects throughout the City. The TSP is part of the Comprehensive Plan and is adopted legislatively by the City Council. It can be amended in only the same manner. The Transportation Public Facility Plan does not include maintenance projects such as overlays and other pavement management 032 14 activities. For projects to be added or removed to the TSP, a land use process must be followed including notice and public hearings. The Public Facility Plan has planned for multi-purpose pathways (Figure 8) to be constructed on Glenmorrie and Old River Road. No other capacity related improvements are planned. The City's Comprehensive Plan provides policy guidance regarding land use actions. A major component of the Comprehensive Plan is the Goal 12: Transportation goals and policies. The City either refers to these policies when making land use/transportation decisions. Goals and policies relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive as local residential streets are provided as Appendix I. It is important to stress that Lake Oswego's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan must be consistent with the Statewide Planning Goal 12, Transportation and implementing administrative rules. TRAFFIC USE CHARACTERISTICS The most recent traffic volume and speed studies on Old River Road were done on April 28, 1998 in two locations. The results of these studies are follows: Traffic volumes taken at 18160 Old River Road north of River Woods Place Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined= 198 Trips (47% of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined=223 Trips (53% of total) Total Trips: 421 Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. = 30 cars Peak hour volume (p.m.): 5:00 p.m. = 31 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (198 trips total): Results: 6% (12 cars) were going 1 - 19 mph 16.2 % (32 cars) were going 20—24 mph 30.8% (61 cars)were going 25 —29 mph 30.3% (60 cars) were going 30—34 mph 10.1% (20 cars)were going 35 —39 mph 5.1% (10 cars)were going 40—44 mph 1 car was going between 45 —49 mph 2 cars were gonig between 50— 54 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (223 trips total): 03 .3 15 Results: 10.7 % (24 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 27.8 % (62 cars) were going 20—24 mph 39.5% (88 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 16.6% (37 cars) were going 30— 34 mph 3.6% (8 cars) were going 35 —39 mph 1.3 % (3 cars) were going 40—44 mph • 1 car was going between 70—99 mph Traffic volumes taken at 16500 at Glenmorrie Drive 4/28/98 Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined= 230 Trips (48.7% of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined= 242 Trips (51.3 of total) Total Trips: 472 Trips Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. =29 cars Peak hour volume (p.m.): 5:00 p.m.= 34 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (230 trips total): Results: 24.4% (56 cars)were going 1 - 19 mph 39.6% (91 cars) were going 20—24 mph 30.0% (69 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 4.80% (11 cars) were going 30—34 mph .90% (2 cars) were going 35 —39 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (242 trips total): Results: 20.7% (50 cars) were going 1 - 19 mph 53.3% (129 cars) were going 20—24 mph 24.0% (58 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 2.1% (5 cars) were going 30—34 mph In addition to traffic counts and speed studies local residents on September 24, 1998, a Sunday, counted walkers,joggers and bikers about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.. Individual counts were made, noting how many of these recreational users were children. Dogs were also counted. Counts were also made of vehicles. The results of these efforts are that there were 287 walkers, 180 joggers, and 111 bikers for a total of 578 recreational users. This survey also counted 55 children and 70 dogs. There were 247 vehicles counted. A memorandum from Nancy Winbigler, 34122 Glenmorrie Drive detailing this exercise is attached as Appendix J. 0 3 1 16 FIGURE 8 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN DESIGNATION OF MULTI-PURPOSE PATHWAYS ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE 035 17 PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Glenmorrie Neighborhood The Glenmorrie Neighborhood and residents along Old River Road have a lengthy history with the City of Lake Oswego regarding the management and character of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. As part of the 1991 City of Lake Oswego Pathway and Open Space Bond Issue, the City proposed to construct an eight to 10 foot pathway on the east side of Old River Road from its intersection with Glenmorrie Drive to West Linn. A majority of those who attended the public meetings opposed the pathway. Three common themes were: • The proposed path was out of scale with the character the road and the neighborhood; • It would widen the road and encourage speeding; • It would have too much impact on the natural environment and on adjacent private property. Since the City dropped the original pathway proposal the Glenmorrie Neighborhood actively lobbied to have the pathway projects dropped from the City's Transportation System Plan. In addition,the neighborhood in August 1998 petitioned the City Council to close Old River Road at its Boundary with West Linn. At its October 20, 1998 meeting the City Council confirmed its wish for the road to remain open and for future multi-use pathways on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road to remain in the Transportation System Plan Sisters of the Holy Names and Mary's Woods On September 9, 1998 the Lake Oswego Development Review Commission approved the final findings conclusions and order for Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS (Overall Development Plan and Schedule)which allows for the development of 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. Up to an additional 350 units of special use housing and supporting medical related land uses are proposed as later phases. A condition of land use approval is the construction of a five-foot pathway along that portion of its property that fronts Old River Road. The improvement shall occur at later phase, Phase I-B. 03 3 18 LIST OF APPENDICES A. City Council October 27, 1998 Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force B. City of Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Standards pertaining to Stream Corridor Protection C. Statewide Planning Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway D. City of Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway E. LOC 48.16, Willamette River Greenway Overlay Zone F. Title 3 Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan --Applicability to the Willamette River G. LODS 17.005, City of Lake Oswego Flood Plain Standards H. LOC Chapter 55,Tree Cutting I. Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Directly Applicable to p Local Residential Street J. Traffic Study Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler, 34122 Glenmorrie Drive 03 '7 19 03 ATTACHMENT E PAST CORRESPONDENCE, RELEVANT CITY TECHNICAL STUDIES AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAIING TO OLD RIVER ROAD Attachments: 1. City of Lake Oswego Traffic Count and Speed Studies (4/28/99) 2. May 6, 1998, letter from Jim Radda, Chair, Glenmorrie Neighborhood expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. 3. August 15, 1998, letter from Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association to the Lake Oswego Design Review Commission proposing that Old River Road be closed to motorized traffic at the boundary between West Linn and Lake Oswego 4. August 17, 1998, Findings Conclusions and Order for Mary's Woods at Marylhurst Inc. which provides for a condition of approval to construct a five foot access pathway through Old River Road and an foot pathway alongeight the site (from Highway 43 to Old River Road). 5. August 18, 1998, letter from Judy Dauble and Barry Mount transmitting a petition from Glenmorrie residents to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn. 6. September 10, 1998, letter to the Lake Oswego Review by Jim Radda and three co-signers regarding closure of Old River Road to most cars. 7. September 14, 1998, Letter from Jim Radda to the Lake Oswego City Council expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. The letter requests that the neighborhood be given an opportunity to plan an alternative to pathways. 8. Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler regarding neighborhood survey of Old River Road users. 9. Lake Oswego Review Editorial to close Old River Road to non-local traffic. 10. October 2, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Mayor Klammer and members of the Lake Oswego City Council regarding concern of Old River Woods residents to possible closure of the Old River Road. 11. Police Department memorandum regarding reported accidents on Old River Road. 03 12. City of Lake Oswego ranking criteria for Old River Road and other pathways used as part of TSP development. 13. Speed bump criteria from Lake Oswego Uniform Traffic Code. 14. November 1, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Barry Mount and Judy Dauble 15. December 15, 1998, Correspondence (with accompanying letter from neighbors) from Jim Radda to Mayor Klammer regarding inadequate Glenmorrie Neighborhood representation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. A response from Doug Schmitz, City Manager accompanies. 16. December 29, 1998, letter from Jerry and Leslie Lublink regarding Glenmorrie's representation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. 17. December 18 and 20, 1998 letters from C.C. Dawell to Mayor Klammer regarding Old River Road issues. A response from the Mayor accompanies. O rrlet2 0 (a 0 r G/ City of Lake Oswego / -14(-- 0 I Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: @ # 18160 n/c River Woods P1. Engineering Dace: 04/27/98 Counter: 8 ..nterval - —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fri 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avg. Begin SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB 12:AM 0 1 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 * *- * * * * * * 0 0 4:00 0 1 1 1 * * * * * * * * 0 1' 5:00 0 1 0 2 * * * * * * * * 0 1 6:00 2 4 2 8 * * * * * * * * 2 6 7:00 1 30 2 30 * * * * * * * * 1 30 8:00 7 24 4 19 * * * * * * * * 4 14 9:00 6 10 * * * * * * * * * * 6 11 10:00 6 8 * * * * * * * * * * 5 24 11:00 9 10 * * * * * * * * * * 27 66 12:PM 9 7 * * * * * * * * * * 28 30 1:00 11 11 * * * * * * * * * * 11 10 2:00 10 12 * * * * * * * * * * 12 11 3:00 27 16 * * * * * * * * * * 21 13 4:00 32 13 * * * * * * * * * * 21 11 5:00 21 31 * * * * * * * * * * 26 22 6:00 11 16 * * * * *• * * * * 12 13 7:00 12 4 * * * * * * * * * * 14 7 8:00 13 9 * * * * * * * * * * 11 8 ' 3:00 8 5 * * * * * * * * * * 8 6 10:00 _ . 10 8 * * * * * * * * * * 6 4 11:00 1 1 * * * * * * * * * * 1 1 Totals 241 317 198 223 9 60 * * * * * * * * 216 289 Combined 558 421 69 * * * * 505 Split % 43.2 56.8 47.0 . 53.0 13.0 87.0 * * * * * * * * 42.8 57.2 AM: Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 * * * * * * * * 11:00 11:00 Volume 46 122 91, 301 4 30 * * * * * * * * 27 66 PM: Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 4:00 5:00 * * * * * * * * * * 12:00 12:00 Volume 47 53 32 31 * * * * * * * * * * 28 30 041 ATTACHMENT 1 JANUS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1996 Page 1 '-/City of Lake Oswego t5 -0 Main St. : Old River Road Public Works Site: ' Cross St.: @ # 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 8 Direction: SE thegin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6:00 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 7:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 8:00 7 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 9:00 6 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10:00 6 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 11:00 9 0 1 1 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 12:PM 9 0 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 1:00 11 0 0 3 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 2:00 10 0 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 3:00 27 0 2 6 10 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 4:00 32 0 3 3 10 11 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 5:00 21 0 0 5 7 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 6:00 11 0 0 2 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 31 7:00 12 0 0 2 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 8:00 13 0 0 4 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 3:00 8 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 33 10:00 10 0 0 0 1 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 11:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Daily 198 1 11 32 61 60 20 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 29 Totals Percent 0.5 5.6 16.2 30.8 30.3 10.1 5.1 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 21.3 22.8 29.5 36.0 38.5 10 MPH Pace Speed: 25 - 35 Number in pace : 121 % in pace 61.1 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 1.5 0.0 0.0 Totals 3 0 0 04 .. i JANUS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 3 City of Lake Oswego ?le/ -1/1 Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: ' Cross St. : 8 4 18160 n/o River Woods Pl. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 8 Direction: NB - Begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q 32 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 3:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 5:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 6:00 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 7:00 30 0 3 11 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 24 1 2 7 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Q 0 25 9:00 10 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10:00 8 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 23 11:00 10 0 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 12:PM 7 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1:00 11 0 2 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2:00 12 0 1 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 3:00 16 0 0 4 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4:00 13 0 2 1 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 26 5:00 31 0 4 7 13 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 6:00 16 0 2 2 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 7:00 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 9 0 0 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 28 3:00 5 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 10:00 8 0 0 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 11:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Daily 223 1 23 62 88 37 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 Totals Percent 0.4 10.3 27.8 39.5 16.6 3.6 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 19.8 20.8 26.5 32.2 33.6 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 150 % in pace 67.3 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.4 0.4 0.4 Totals 1 i 1 043 JANUS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 4 City of Lake Oswego q" -0 -of Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: @ $ 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/27/98 Counter: 7 Interval —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fri 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avg. Begin t NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB 12:AM 1 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 1:00 0 1 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 4:00 0 0 1 1 * * * * * * * * 0 0 5:00 2 0 2 0 * * * * * * * * 2 0 6:00 6 0 8 2 * * * * * * * * 7 1 7:00 29 3 33 3 * * * * * * * * 31 3 8:00 22 11 23 7 * * * * * * * * 22 9 9:00 17 6 16 12 * * * * * * * 12 7 10:00 9 5 * * * * * * * * * 14 7 11:00 12 8 * * * * * * * * * * 69 24 12:PM 7 13 * * * * * * * * * * 36 32 1:00 10 12 * * * * * * * * * 9 10 2:00 13 9 * * * * * * * * * * 13 12 3:00 17 26 * * * * * * * * * * 14 19 4:00 16 32 * * * * * * * * * * 11 23 5:00 26 34 * * * * * * * * * * 20 30 6:00 28 20 * * * * x * * * * * 23 21 7:00 5 15 * * * * * * * * * * 9 17 8:00 8 12 * * * * * * * * * * 7 11 3:00 6 11 * * -I * x * * * * * 7 10 10:00 5 10 * * * * * * * * * * 2 7 11:00 2 1 * * * * * * * * * * 1 1 Totals 314 250 242 230 83 25 * * * * * * * * 309 244 Combined 564 472 108 * * * * 553 Split % 55.7 44.3 51.3 48.7 76.9 23.1 * * * * * * * * 55.9 44.1 AM: Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 9:00 * * * * * * * * 11:00 11:00 Volume 126 40 29 11 33 12 * * * * * * * * 69 24 PM: Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 6:00 5:00 * * * * * * * * * * 12:00 12:00 Volume 65 52 28 34 * * * * * * * * * 36 32 044 JANUS File: ORR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 1 ZICity of Lake Oswego r v ---0 f o Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: • Cross St.: @ # 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 7 Direction: NB degin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 6:00 6 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 7:00 29 1 4 17 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 8:00 22 0 1 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9:00 17 0 2 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 10:00 9 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 11:00 12 0 2 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 7 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 1:00 10 0 2 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2:00 13 2 1 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 17 2 1 ii 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 4:00 16 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 5:00 26 0 6 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 6:00 28 0 10 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 7:00 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8:00 8 0 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 20 9:00 6 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 10:00 5 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 11:00 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Daily 242 6 44 129 58 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Totals Percent 2.5 18.2 53.3 24.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 17.2 18.5 22.8 27.3 28.4 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 )dumber in pace : 187 % in pace 77.3 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.0 0.0 0.0 Totals 0 0 0 045 JANUS File: CRR@GMD Printed: 09-29-1998 Page 3 City of Lake Oswego f ` JV Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: @ # 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 7 Direction: SB ..egin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time NTH MPH M4H MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH NLaH N2H MPH MPH 12:AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7:00 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 8:00 11 0 2 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9:00 6 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10:00 5 2 0 2 1 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 11:00 8 0 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 13 0 2 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1:00 12 1 4 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2:00 9 0 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 3:00 26 0 7 9 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 4:00 32 1 7 13 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 5:00 34 1 6 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 6:00 20 2 1 10 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 7:00 15 0 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8:00 12 0 4 6 2 0 0 C . 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 11 0 2 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 10:00 10 0 1 0 ' 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 11:00 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Daily 230 8 48 91 69 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 Totals Percent 3.5 20.9 39.6 30.0 4.8 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 16.7 17.8 23.2 28.6 29.3 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 160 % in pace 69.6 Speed Exceeded 45 NPR 55 MPH 65 N2H Percentage 0.4 0.4 0.4 Totals 1 1 1 04G JANUS File: ORR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 4 IIH 1 Utz 7C 11• .Or-I I DLr._r a • Post-its Fax Nate 757", 7)a;ej--6 Va372-E> GLENMORRIE NEIGHBC 10 -_ ?►✓B Hei =4 Fro a 1 M rZ,A riCA P,`'cr t =hone R (GQ•�/ -, 1 FACSIMILE 7F TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY CC _FAX NO: 6"33. _ ems © FROM: JAMES P. RADDA, CHAIR, GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TEL / FAX: (503) 636-6381 DATE: MAY 1, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: SUBJECT: BRIDGE CROSSING /TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-1i 8 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF MULTI-USE PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD / GLENMORRIE DRIVE I WOULD LIKE TO STATE AGAIN MY PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 21, 1998 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE OPPOSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CROSSING THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN THE AREA OF LAKE OSW_GO. WE KNOW IT WOULD DESTROY A LARGE SECTION OF THE OLDEST AND MOST ESTABLISHED AREAS OF LAKE (OSWEGO. 2. ITEM P-18 TEN YEAR PLAN. THIS ITEM PROPOSES SPENDING UP TO 8500,000 TO CONSTRUCT AN OFF-ROAD PATHWAY ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND AN ADDED SHOULDER PATHWAY ON GLENMORRIE DRIVE. WHILE THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AGREES CHANGES ARE NEEDED, WE ARE CONVINCED THE OFF-SITE PATHWAY IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A. IN MOST AREAS OF THE PROPOSED ROUTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN FOOT OFF-ROAD PATHWAY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT: IN SOME AREAS AN IMPOSSIBILITY WITHOUT HEROIC MEASURES. AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT A WALK THROUGH OF THE SITE TO SHOW THE PROBLEMS WHICH WOULD BE ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PATHWAY. B. MUCH OF WHAT LITTLE REMAINS OF LAKE OSWEGO'S NATURAL SETTING ON THE RIVERBANK WOULD BE ELIMINATED. C. THE PRICE TAG OF $500,000 IS, IN OUR ESTIMATION, CONSIDERABLY LOW. D. THE INCREASING TRAFFIC FROM WEST LINN AS A COMPETING ARTERIAL TO HIGHWAY 43 IS INCONSISTENT WITH SOUND 0 4 '7 ATTACHMENT 2 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC PLANNING AND ROAD USE GOALS AS STATED IN GOAL 1 . MAJOR STREET SYSTEMS. OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE WERE NOT BUILT TO ACCOMMODATE THE HEAVY TRAFFIC CURRENTLY EXPERIENCED AT THE ABOVE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 25 MPH. THE NATURAL a AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIF THIS AREA C. NOT BE SACRIFICED TO ACCOMMODATE RATHER THAN THE OFF-ROAD PATHWAY; WE PROPOSE THE CITY EITHER DELETE THE OLD RIVER ROAD 1 GLENMORRIE DRIVE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR DESIGNATE ITS STATUS AS A SHARED ROADWAY. WE SUGGEST ALSO BUMPS AT A TOTALE COST OF LESS CONSTRUCTION OF SIX SPEED THAN $10,000, A SAVINGS OF $490,000 OVER THE PROPOSED COST OF THE OFF-ROAD PATHWAY. AN ALTERNATIVE TO THIS PLAN IS TO CLOSE OLD RIVER ROAD TO MOTORIZED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT THE LAKE COSWEGO I WEST LINN BOUNDARY, IN THAT CASE, SPEED BUMPS WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED AND THE ENTIRE ROAD WOULD BE FREE TO BE USED AS A COMBINED WALK WAY, BIKE ON THE ROAD, AND AN ACCESS ROAD OLD RIVER ROAD HAS FOR THE FEW HOUSES ONLY SEVEN DRIVEWAYS. WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO FURT1--ER DISCUSS THESE OPTIONS AND OTHERS WITH THE CITY, SINCERELY, A ?-v r"t- 7'14)LL "1S po(L y cUt 048 2 z EXHIBIT 'A17 //-19i' GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION August 15, 1998 City of Lake Oswego Design Review Commission Mr. Douglas Cushing, Chairman Dear Mr. Cushing and Commissioners: The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association (GNA) enjoys being one of only two neighborhood associations in Lake Oswego bounded by both park and riverfront. This makes our neighborhood distinctively livable and a destination point for people from within and without our city. It is for this reason that we have come together, united in our commitment to preserve and protect a most valuable asset: the Willamette River (recently designated an American Heritage River) green way along Old River Road. Long recognized as an asset to our community, and widely used by pedestrians of all ages in every mode of non-motorized transportation, this area requires immediate action to secure its place in the future of our community. We propose Old River Road be dosed to motorized vehicular traffic at the boundary between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The few residents who must access their property along the most northerly section of Old River Road and who own the property along the riverfront re in full support of this closure. Motor vehicle traffic will be limited to their ingress and egress, assuring the ultimate safety for pedestrians. In essence the City of Lake Oswego will gain an immediate pedestrian pathway without bearing the expense and effort of other proposed plans. Rather, improvements may be made to landscaping and installing benches, which any walker will tell you, is tar more desirable than more asphalt, more concrete, more altering the natural sestina. Removing this proposed project for off road pathways from the transportation plan and transferring it to a parks plan will also demonstrate the commitment of the City of Lake Oswego to the designation of the Willamette River as an 'American Heritage River'. Quoting from the Lake Osweao Review issue of August 6, 1998 "The goal of the American Rivers Heritage Initiative is to support communities in locally based efforts to restore and protect rivers." The creation of off road pathways on Old River Road will to nothing to support this goal and will in fact de the opposite. It is difficult to imagine the removal of natural vegetation, additional excavation, and the creation of more impervious surfaces by the addition of asphalt will in any way support efforts to restore and protect our river. 0 4 9 ATTACHMENT 3 7•o HDlti3n 2 ADoiH Wd22:to 96. LT 9riu GLENMO:RRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION For these reasons, the GNA opposes the creation of a off-road pathway on Old River Road ! Gienmcrrie Road as proposed in the City of Lake Oswego Transportation Systern Plan PA 7-97 P-18, Ten Year Plan. Obliging the developers of Mary's Woods to create an off road pathway on the section of Old River Road will be counter to the efforts of the GNA and the American Rivers Heritage Initiative and to the clearly expressed wishes of the residents of Old River Road. The closing of Did River Road is an immediately available alternative to off road pathways at a considerable savings to the City of Lake Oswego, will promote the beautification of our city, and herald our community as leaders in the restoration and protection of our American Heritage River. In closing, we believe this action will bring a welcome round of applause by Oswegians citywide and remind us that sometimes the best solution is the most simple. Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board �� orc _.. cc. Council, City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego Review 050 E/E•d HJ1d3A '3 i1Jd1E WdEZ:TO 8E. LT and L AV) HEM r7_[0 1 BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE 3 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO 4 5 6 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PHASE 1-A ) DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 7 OF MARY'S WOODS ODPS ) Mary's Woods at Marylhurst, Inc. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & ORDER 8 9 10 NATURE OF APPLICATION 11 12 The applicant is requesting approval of the Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS, consisting of the 13 following components: 14 15 1. A development review approval for 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of 16 independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. 17 18 2. A planned development overlay district for the proposed mixed use special use housing 19 project. 20 21 3. A Class I variance to LOC 48.20.549(1)(e) which requires that walkways within special use 22 housing projects not exceed 8% in grade. The applicant is requesting approval of a Class I 23 variance in order to increase the grade on a short distance of a walkway loop (150 feet in 24 length) from 8% to 10%. 25 26 The site is located on the east side of Hwy. 43 across from Brookhurst Drive and Marylbrook 27 Drive (Tax Lots 300, 401 and 402 of Tax Map 21E 14 & Index) 28 29 30 HEARINGS 31 32 The Development Review Commission held a public hearing and considered this application at 33 its meeting of August 17, 1998. 34 35 CRITERIA :AND STANDARDS 36 37 A. City of Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan: 38 39 Marylhurst Special District Plan Goals & Policies 40 41 42 051 ATTACHMENT 4 PAGE 1 DR 3-98NAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 1 B. City of Lake Oswego Zoning Code (LOC Chanter 48): 2 3 LOC 48.02.015 Definitions 4 LOC 48.02.045 Official Action 5 LOC 48.02.105 Revocation of Approval 6 LOC 48.06.195-48.06.225 R-10 (Low Density Residential) Zone 7 Description 8 LOC 48.10.300-48.10.315 OC (Office Campus) Zone Description 9 LOC 48.14.390-48.14.410 CI (Campus Institutional) Zone 10 Description 11 LOC 48.18.470-48.18.490 Planned Development Overlay 12 LOC 48.16.430-48.16.436 Greenway Management Overlay 13 LOC 48.17.005-48.17.610 Sensitive Lands Overlay Districts 14 LOC 48.20.530(2) Vision Clearance 15 LOC 48.20.535(4) Special Street Setbacks 16 LOC 48.20.549 Standards for Special Use Housing 17 18 C. City of Lake Oswego Development Code (LOC Chapter 49): 19 20 LOC 49.16.015 Definitions 21 LOC 49.16.020 Application of Code 22 LOC 49.16.025 Authority of Planning Director 23 LOC 49.16.035 Development Permit Required 24 LOC 49.20.110 Minor Development 25 LOC 49.20.115 Major Development 26 LOC 49.22.200 Burden of Proof 27 LOC 49.22.205 Development Standards 28 LOC 49.72.215 Review Criteria for Minor Development 29 LOC 49.22.220 Review Criteria for Major Developments 30 LOC 49.22.225 Condition of Approval 31 LOC 49.26.300-49.26.340 Overall Development Plan and Schedule 32 LOC 49.28.400-49.28.405 Variances 33 LOC 49.36.705 Neighborhood Contact Required 34 LOC 49.40.800-49.40.820 Review of Minor Development Application 35 LOC 49.44.900-49.44.920 Review of Major Development Applications 36 LOC 49.46.1000-49.46.1035 Hearings Before a Hearing Body 37 LOC 49.56.1300-49.56.1310 Effects of Approval/Denial of 38 Development Permit 39 LOC 49.58.1400-49.58.1430 Compliance with Approved Permit 40 41 D. City of Lake Oswego Development Standards: 42 43 2.005-2.040 Building Design 44 3.005-3.040 Stream Corridor 45 4.005-4.040 Wetlands PAGE 2 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 O5 1 5.005-5.040 Street Lights 2 6.005-6.040 Transit System 3 7.005-7.040 Parking and Loading 4 8.005-8.040 Park and Open Space 5 9.005-9.040 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering 6 11.005-11.040 Drainage for Major Development 7 13.005-13.040 Weak Foundation Soils 8 14.005-14.040 Utilities 9 16.005-16.040 Hillside Protection 10 17.005-17.040 Flood Plain 11 18.005-18.040 Access 12 19.005-19.040 Site Circulation - Private Streets/Driveways 13 20.005-20.040 Site Circulation - Bikeways and Walkways 14 15 E. City of Lake Oswego System Development Charges Ordinance (LOC Chanter 39): 16 17 LOC 39.02.011-39.08.131 System Development Charges 18 19 F. City of Lake Oswego Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance (LOC Chanter 42): 20 21 LOC 42.03.035 Arterial Streets-Specific Standards 22 LOC 42.03.110 Provisions for Widening Streets 23 LOC 42.03.060 Grades 24 25 G. City of Lake Oswego Sian Ordinance(Chanter 47): 26 27 LOC 47.10.405 Permanent Signage Requiring, Permit 28 Allowed in Residential Zones 29 LOC 47.10.415 Permanent Signage Requiring Permit 30 Allowed in Commercial Zones (OC) 31 32 H. City of Lake Oswego Tree Cutting Ordinance (LOC Chapter 55): 33 34 LOC 55.02.020 Definitions 35 LOC 55.02.030(2) Tree Cutting Without Permits Prohibited 36 LOC 55.02.071(2) Applicability of Tree Cutting Criteria 37 LOC 55.02.080 Criteria for Issuance of Permits 38 39 I. Prior Approvals: 40 41 PA 5-88/ZC 7-88 42 ODPS 3-88 43 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96 44 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96(Mod. 8-97) 45 PAGE 3 DR 3-98NAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 053 I. The Commission received testimony from the applicant regarding the timing of 2 construction of the staff recommended five foot pathway along Old River Road and 3 the eight foot public accessway through the site (from Hwy 43 to Old River Road, as 4 shown on Exhibit 20A). The Commission agreed with the applicant that these 5 pedestrian/bike improvements should more appropriately be deferred until Phase I-B 6 for the following reasons: 7 8 The upcoming Transportation System Plan(TSP), which illustrates a multi-use 9 pathway along Old River Road, will be scheduled before the City Council later this 10 year. Once the Council makes a decision on this issue, it would serve as a I1 guideline regarding the further necessity of a pathway on Old River Road. 12 13 • The postponement of the pathway and the public accessway to Phase I-B would 14 provide the applicant with additional time to further analyze the most desirable 15 location for these improvements. The applicant has already agreed to develop 16 detailed site plan and address technical design issues associated with these 17 facilities in their development review application for Phase I-B. 18 19 The applicant further acknowledged and the Commission found that there was a nexus 20 between the recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed uses in 1 Phase I-A and the need for a pathway along Old River Road and an east-west oriented 22 public accessway through the site. The applicant also acknowledges and the 23 Commission finds that the requirement that the applicant construct these 24 improvements (including dedication of public right of way and/or easements) is 25 roughly proportional to the impacts created by the increased needs and access demands 26 resulting from the uses proposed in this phase as required by the Supreme Court's 27 decision in Dolan vs. City of Tigard. 28 29 The Commission found and the applicant agreed that the impacts of Phase I-A may be 30 cumulated with the subsequent development phase impacts for the purpose of 31 requiring construction of improvements mentioned above and dedication to the public 32 of adequate right of way or easement as a condition of approval of Phase I-B 33 application. Therefore, staff recommended conditions B(3)(m) and (n) were deleted 34 and replaced with a new condition B(3)(q). 35 36 II. The Commission received additional information concerning the design of the 37 proposed carports in Exhibit 82. The Commission found that the revised carport 38 design was more complementary to the proposed apartment buildings than the original 39 design. The new carports would incorporate roof elements and design that are similar 40 to the entry structures in front of the apartments buildings. Therefore, staff 41 recommended condition B(12) was deleted. 42 43 III. The Commission received testimony from the applicant concerning the mitigation 44 trees and the need to allow the applicant to plant them over the entire ODPS site rather PAGE 5 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 054 1 responsibilities, costs and liabilities associated with the design and 2 construction of those improvements. 3 4 j) An eight foot wide meandering concrete pathway along Hwy. 43. 5 6 k) Undergrounding of all existing and new utilities on the site. 7 8 1) An erosion control plan conforming to LOC Chapter 52 (NPDES 9 permit). 10 11 m) A final grading plan complying with the recommendations of the soils 12 report (Exhibit 60). Incorporate pertinent specifications from the soils 13 report as notes on the plans. 14 15 n) A final street and walkway lighting plan in accordance with Exhibit 61. 16 All internal site and street lighting shall consist of low pressure or high 17 pressure sodium lights or metal halide lights. Fixtures HXI shall be 18 selected in black or dark bronze colors. The maximum pole height shall 19 be 20' for parking lights and l0'-15' for internal pathways and piazza 20 lighting. 21 22 o) A street improvement plan for Hwy. 43 as generally illustrated on 23 • Exhibits 42 and 43. 24 25 p) The "contract limit/limit of work" boundary shall maintain a minimum 26 5' setback from all stream corridors and buffer zones. There shall be no 27 storage of material within the resource areas. 28 29 q) As consideration for the City deferring the request for conditions of 30 approval requiring construction and dedication of a five foot public 31 pathway along Old River Road, and an eight foot east-west public 32 accessway through the site, the applicant shall execute a written 33 agreement with the City: 34 35 i. Stipulating to the nexus between the recreational needs and access 36 demands created by the proposed uses in Phase I-A and the need 37 for the pathway and accessway; and, 38 39 ii. Stipulating that the requirement of constructing and dedicating the 40 pathway and accessway to the public is roughly proportional to the 41 recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed 42 uses; and, 43 PAGE 9 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 055 1 2 I CERTIFY THAT THIS ORDER was presented to and APPROVED by the Development 3 Review Commission of the City of Lake Oswego. 4 � �15 DATED this / day of , 1998 6 7 8 9 10 Douglas P.Fushing, Chaiuuuan 11 Development Review Commissi 12 13 14 15 / � 16 Janice Benn 17 Secretary 18 19 20 ATTEST: 21 22 ORAL DECISION - August 17. 1998 23 24 AYES: Cushing, Magura, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey and Ostly 25 NOES: None 26 ABSTAIN: None 27 ABSENT: Morales 28 29 WRITTEN FINDINGS - September 9. 1998 30 31 AYES: Cushing, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey, Ostly 32 NOES: None 33 ABSTAIN: Morales 34 ABSENT: Magura 35 36 37 38 PAGE 14 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 05 5 ATTACHMENT 5 \\ August 18 , 1998 AuG 1 s 1998 c, Of �K OSWEGO Mr. Douglas Schmidt City Manager City Hall Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Dear Mr. Schmidt: The residents of Lake Oswego, whose signatures appear below, on behalf of themselves and those other individuals whose names appear on the attached petitions, formally request the City to close Old River Road to through traffic at or near the boundary with West Linn. The petitioners believe that this action is warranted for at least five reasons: 1. Terminating "through" traffic on Old River Road will ensure the preservation of the unique and natural setting of this area. - 2 . Terminating Old River Road near the West Linn boundary is consistent with Lake Oswego's long term goals of developing non-vehicular paths and trails for pedestrian/ recreational use. 3. Continued vehicular use of Old River Road will constitute an increasing danger to the ever growing enjoyment of this roadwayby=.:pedestrian and other recreational users. 4. 01d River Road, as a "through'! street provides virtually -no:-benefit to the residents of LakeOswego. • 5. The _useofr;Old River.:Road as a competing arterial to- Highway 43 ,: -is''-inconsistent' °.with sound traffic =planning and • road use goals:. - • 051 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 2 BACKGROUND Old River Road is highlighted on the attached map and runs from the terminus of Glenmorrie Drive on the north and continues into West Linn at the south. Within the boundaries of Lake Oswego, the road runs approximately one-half mile. Within Lake Oswego, there are • seven residences with access onto Old River Road. (These are indicated on the attached map. ) Very few further buildable lots• exist in the Lake Oswego section of Old River Road. ' No other streets feed into this road within the City. Moreover, in spite of the recent development being planned by the Sisters of the Holy Names, vehicle access onto Old River Road is prohibited as a condition of approval for that project. About a third of the Lake Oswego section of this road borders property owned by the Sisters and Marylhurst. Old River Road continues into West Linn at the south end. Literally dozens of residences exist along the road within that City --- and a number of side streets intersect with Old River Road in that area. The north end of Old River Road also serves as the "outlet" for the asphalt path running along the river for about a quarter of a mile starting at the bridge over Oswego Creek in George Rogers Park. However, there is no bike path --- or even a usable shoulder --- along the Oswego section of Old River Road itself. In increasing numbers, Old River Road is becoming a year round attraction for pedestrian traffic --- including walkers, joggers, cyclists, roller bladers, etc. Mary S. Young Park, in West Linn, serves as a "destination" for much of the pedestrian/bicycle traffic which begins at George Rogers Park or elsewhere in Lake Oswego. Indeed, in recent years, Lake Oswego, as well as other nongovernmental organizations, have promoted the George Rogers/Old River Road bike path as a popular recreation venture, primarily because of the scenic views along the Willamette River. 1 One residence exists at 10160 Old River Road. As indicated on the attached map, this property, just south of the Lake Oswego City Limits; yet just north of the:_.West Linn boundary; it appears to be in an unincorporated section of Clackamas County. For purposes of this petition the undersigned have no preference as to whether Old River Road is closedz::either north or south of this property. • • 05 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 3 Old River Road not only serves pedestrian traffic from George Rogers but similar recreational uses enjoyed by those accessing it from Glenmorrie Drive, including virtually the entire Glenmorrie area, together with others who approach from Pacific Highway (Highway 43) down Glenmorrie Drive and onto Old River Road itself. Petitioners here believe that continued use by Lake Oswego of Old River Road as a "through" street for vehicular traffic is unnecessary; is becoming an increasing danger to recreational users; and, as a vehicular roadway, primarily benefits only residents •of West Linn. REASONS FOR CLOSURE 1. TeLminatinq 1°Throuch" Traffic on Old River Road will Ensure the Preservation of the Uniaue and Natural Settina of this Area . Those of us who live in Lake Oswego, as well as residents of our surrounding communities, are fortunate to reside in the proximity of the Willamette River. The area between Oswego Creek and the City's boundary with West Linn, offers an almost uninterrupted view of the river within a setting largely preserved in its natural state. Residential development has virtually excluded Oswego Lake from enjoyment of the general public; and the area to the north of George Rogers Park offers only limited access to the Willamette. On the other hand, Old River Road remains as one of the few areas where the pristine beauty of the City and one of our valued assets remains available for all to appreciate and enjoy. Petitioners believe that it should be a priority of the City to take whatever reasonable steps may be necessary to preserve and protect this area. On _the other hand., we also believe that the more. Old River Road becomes a thoroughfare for traffic and the more it becomes an alternative route to Highway 43 , the more we will destroy the natural beauty off:the area and detract from its tranquil setting. As noted by the addresses of those siyning the attached petition, the use of Old River Road is not limited by any means to those residing in the -Glenmorrie area. Its enjoyment is shared by those throughout both Z.a :e Oswego and the West Linn communities. 053 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 4 2 . TeLminatinq Old River Road as a Through Street is Consistent with Lake Osweao' s Goals for Bike Paths and Wal}:ina Trails. For several years , Lake Oswego has expended significant time and finances in constructing, promoting and publicizing a network of bike-jogging paths throughout Lake Oswego. The extensive (and expensive) path recently constructed out of South Shore Road is a, primary example of this philosophy. Inherent in this endeavor is recognition --- both for safety and aesthetics --- that heavy pedestrian use should not and cannot share the same space with vehicular traffic. Accordingly, much has been done, with design, easements, right-of-ways, engineering, fund raising, etc. , to construct recreational paths off of main roadways. Old River Road presents a unique opportunity for the City. Of all the existing or potential recreational paths in Lake Oswego, the stretch between George Rogers Park and Lake Oswego' s boundary with West Linn on the south, is probably the most scenic and enjoyable. Furthermore, while these petitioners have not conducted any scientific census, we believe that the Old River Road "route" is probably utilized by more pedestrian/recreational traffic than all of the other designated paths in the City put together. Moreover, this is not just significant use in the summer months; the views along the Willamette attracts large numbers of pedestrians throughout the entire year. The users of Old River Road, as a recreational pathway, are from throughout the Lake Oswego area. The vast majority of those using this road are other than the undersigned petitioners. Furthermore, the City's recent approval of senior housing on the property of the Sisters of the Holy Names will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian use of Old River Road --- and will further add to the necessity for expanded safety measures. :What is particularly attractive about Old River Road, from a recreational standpoint, is that it potentially constitutes the City's finest bike/pedestrian path. More importantly, it is one which has already been constructed and needs virtually none of the m' ative expenses to c� str =usual and attendant costs and a ini xp '"complete. " 14e believe that one of Old River Road' s attractions to recreational :use is its uniquely natural state. In fact, the undersigned do not support any additional development along this route. Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 5 3 . Continued Vehicular Use of Old River Road Constitutes an Increasing Danger to Pedestrian and Other Recreational Uses . To anyone who has monitored both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Old River Road, it is apparent that the present configuration cannot acceptably and safely tolerate both uses in its present condition. It is evident that more and more of Lake Oswego' s residents will use this road for any number of recreational purposes. This includes families --- and, as the undersigned petitioners can attest, much use by younger children --- particularly those on bicycles . At the present time, vehicular traffic, predominantly traveling to and from West Linn, is increasing at an alarming rate. Those of us who live along Old River Road know that an appreciable number of automobiles have little concern for maintaining any semblance of a reasonable speed along this route. It is not uncommon to see cars proceeding at 45 to 50 miles per hour along the Oswego stretch of Old River Road. This fact in itself would pose a danger to any City road. However, it is a particularly dangerous prescription for disaster on Old River Road due to its narrow nature and the large pedestrian use. More critically, along most of the Lake Oswego section of the road, there is absolutely no shoulder or space for walkers or cyclists to get off the primary lane of travel. Many of us have seen a number of "close calls" on this road --- and yet cars continue to ignore the posted speed and pedestrian traffic continues to increase. We simply cannot have it both ways. Recreational use of Old River Road by our City's residents will be increasingly more popular. And, even if the number of cars remain somewhat constant, the two uses of this road, in its present condition, are inherently inconsistent. On the other hand, the cost of constructing some type of off road bike path or trail along this stretch would be enoLmous . For example, in several places, the bank drops off sharply from the road towards the river, which would obviously necessitate some major design and engineering work to construct any type of path. In addition, the undersigned petitioners would not support an "off- road" bike path. Such a development would not only encourage greater vehicle traffic (and higher speeds) but also would destroy the natural state of this area. 06i Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 6 4 . Old River Road, as a Through Street, Provides Little Benefit to Residents of Lake Oswego. As mentioned above, and as indicated on the attached map, there are. but seven current residences within Lake Oswego, with vehicle access onto Old River Road. There remains, at most, two or three additional lots within the City which conceivably would some day need driveways onto this road. Of the seven present residences, Marylhurst --- and the owners wn all are located north of redominantl use Glenmorrie Drive as their path of ingress/egress predominantly All of these. and rarely dr ive Old River Ro ad into West Linn. citizens support this petition. In other words, the benefits to Lake Oswego residents of continuing Old River Road as a "through" street are minimal. On the other hand, there are conservatively, perhaps 200 to 300 homes within West Linn, on the south side of Pacific Highway, that are located either on Old River Road or on one of a number of arterial roads which funnel into Old River Road within West Linn. Petitioners estimate that at least 95 percent of the vehicle traffic on Old River Road, within Lake Oswego, consists of West Linn residents who could utilize Highway 43 . We are sensitive to the fact that some West Linn residents may be reluctant to give up what has become a well used "short cut" to Pacific Highway. On the other hand, we are also aware that many residents of our neighboring city also utilize Old River Road for recreational purposes and undoubtedly would enthusiastically endorse the road's closure. 5. The Use of Old River Road as a Competing Arterial to Highway 43 , is Inconsistent with Sound Traffic Planning and Road Use Goals. Petitioners acknowledge that traffic on Highway 43 can be heavy, especially during peak travel times. We are concerned, however, that,Old River Road is increasingly becoming a "competing" roadway, providing perhaps a mile of relatively uncongested traffic. (And again, a competing road which predominantly serves those who do not reside within Lake Oswego. ) Furthermore, there is no reason to think this utilization of Old River Road will not increase in the future. 06 -) Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 7 It seems inconsistent with sound traffic planning to encourage competing, arterial roadways. We recognize, of course, Highway 43 is within the States jurisdiction and will remain the principal north-south route to Portland from Oregon City, West Linn and Lake Oswego. Nevertheless, the City, which controls Old River Road, should not be encouraging an alternative route --- especially one through a quiet, residential setting. In sum, petitioners here believe that in the long run the closure of Old River Road at the West Linn boundary would far better serve the residents of the City than continuing its use as a roadway being used predominantly by residents of West Linn. The residents of Glenmorrie realize that closing the road to through traffic will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian/recreational use. We are willing to accept this price. We also believe this action is consistent Lake Oswego's long term parks/recreational goals and is c si t with attempting to protect the safety of the ever growi of pedestrians which use Old River Road. Ve ru yo s, a M. Mount Ju. uauble 3060 S. Glenmorrie Drive 3040 Glenmorrie Drive 063 061 Tr ri ATTACHMENT 6 5 Lake Oswego Review, Lake Oswego, OR, Thursday, September 10, 1998—A5 Close Old Rive Road to most cars or four-year age The following letter was sent to morrie Road as proposed in the city CITIZEN'S VIEW rents are weary the Lake Oswego Design Review of Lake Oswego Transportation eared here by Commission and the City Council: System Plan PA 7-97 P 18,Ten Year based ability The Glenmorrie Neighborhood James P. Radda Plan. Obliging the developers of d with blends. Association(GNA)enjoys being Mary's Woods to create an off-road elf,and a one of only two neighborhood as- pathway on the section of OId River tering a sociations in Lake Oswego bounded Road will be counter to the efforts �' byboth park and riverfront.This ro sed plans.Rather,improve- of at Bryant, P p P of the GNA and the American it the vacuum mkes our neighborhood distinctive- menu may be made to landscaping year of kinder- g and installing benches,which y Rivers Heritage initiative and to the ly livable and a destination point for an clearly expressed wishes of the resi- teacher.The dif- from within and without our Walker will tell you is far more peopledents of Old River Road. urity and the city. desirable than more asphalt,more parities be It is for this reason that we have concrete, more altering the natural nd-graders do setting.Removing this proposed come together, united in our corn- We have come together, :ed-age class- mitment to preserve and protect a Project for off-road pathways from most valuable asset: the Willamette the transportation plan and transfer- LlnIted in our commit- the to ring it to a parks plan will also River(recently designated an went to preserve and wring our first- demonstrate the co American Heritage River)greenway commitment of the his trial.There along Old River Road. city of Lake Oswego to the designs- protect the Willamette gists to prove tion of the Willamette River as an River. uld fare.These Longrecognized as an asset to "American Heritage River." our community and widely used by evelopment and pedestrians of all ages in every Quoting from the Aug. 6 Review, The closingof Old River Road is t cry of"num- "The goal of the American Rivers mode of non-motorized transporta an immediatelyavailable alternative ate! Heritage initiative is to support corn- to Lake lion,this area requires immediate munities in locally based efforts to to off-road pathways at a con- noved�pes of an im- action to secure its place in the fu- restore and protect rivers." siderable savings to the city of Lake ironment.It is Lure of our community. The creation of off road Bath Oswego,will promote the We propose Old River Road be beautification of our cityand herald i of a pending closed to motorized vehicular traffic ways on Old River Road will do s the need fora nothing to support this goal and will, our community as leaders in the res- at the boundary between Lake Os- in fact,do the opposite.It is difficult toration and protection of our ichers. How wego and West Linn.The few resi- to imagine that the removal of American Heritage River. rolent teachers dents who must access their proper natural vegetation,additional ex- In closing,we believe this action :ost of all that ty along the most northerly section cavation and the creation of more will bring a welcome round of ap- of Old River Road and who own the impervious surfaces by the addition plause by Oswegans citywide and :hoot funding property along the riverfront are in of asphalt will in any way support remind us that sometimes the best ]ended classes, full support of this closure.Motor efforts to restore and protect our 'solution is the most simple. vehicle traffic will be limited to their ingest mem- river. Chairman James Radda and ingress and egress,assuring the ul- strict,should be For these reasons,the GNA op- three co-signers are members of the timate safety for pedestrians. poses the creation of an off-road Glenmorrie Neighborhood Associa- In essence the city of Lake Os pathway on Old River Road/Glen- lion Board. wego will gain an immediate Linda C.Miller pedestrian pathway without bearing Lake Oswego the expense and effort of other C() 5TAN ERVICE Appliance Repair I Professional Appliance Repair Since 1972 Servicing Most Major Brands q; ' COM LOWREY Lake Oswego School District, P.O. Box s. -::; rove Court, Lake 70 (2455 Country Club Road), Lake Os- STAN 'r 0. wego 97034-0070; 635-0300. i® . OR C R A I G SNYDER � v® aiastetrafti 692-0207 1199 Larch St., t6-4824. KARL ROHDE y Road,Lake Os- ..- d b j rt ffi e -,,,, ,i2ovi s -`r i- y- ...- - -" °+ � 06 ,; SEP 14 '98 03:08FM BLACK & VEATCH F. 1/2 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY COUNCIL FAX NO: 635-0269 FROM: JAMES P. RADDA TEL / FAX: (503) 636-6381 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-17 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD AND ITEM P-60 TWENTY YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG GLENMORRIE DRIVE The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association requests the City Council to reconsider the above mentioned items in the Transportation System Plan for the following reasons: 1. Item P-17 Ten Year Plan Old River Road $400.000 The question of the off road pathway and now the shoulder pathway on Old River Road has created controversy amongst the residents of LakE Oswego which has increased in recent weeks. There are a number of issues mi itating against any further development. Some of these issues are: A. There are questions as to whether it is possible or advisable to construct additional surfaced areas due to the close proximity of the river bank to the existing road, Willamette Greenway efforts to preserve the river front. and the recent designation: of the Willamette River as an American Heritage River which seeks to preserve and enhance the Willamette River and river frontage. B. As you may already be aware, there is a petition from residents of Old River Road and many other residents in Lake Oswego to have the Old River road closed to through vehicular traffic. Support for this petition is very wide spread through out the community. We shall he working with residents of West Linn to broaden the support for this petition. C. The lona term benefits to be derived from the Old iver Road lie not in the creation of additional asphalt, but in the extension of George Rogers Park as a natural water front setting. 2. P-60 Twenty Year Plan Glenmorrie Drive $100.000 A. On the east side of Glenmorrie Drive there are a number of enormous old trees which the neighborhood association. as part of the neighborhood plan, intends to apply for acceptance under the Heritage Tree Program. This will make it very difficult if not impossible to construct the shoulder pathway on the east side of Glenmorrie Drive. ATTACHMENT 7 0b i; btN 14 'yt4 0 d:YJ>:+NI'1 L+LHC K VLH I l.h • GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION B. On the west side of Glenmorrie Drive there is a water way and associated wetlands. Constructing a shoulder pathway would be very difficult, and in our opinion, impossible. Either of these restrictions on Glenrnorrie Drive would create at the very least a very difficult situation. Were it possible to construct the pathway, the current estimate of $100,000 would be far exceeded for a product of questionable use. For these reasons, we request the City Council drop both of these items from the Transportation System Plan. The $500,000 could be utilized in a more effective and efficient manner elsewhere in the community. Give us, the residents of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association an opportunity to join with others who front on Old River Road and Old River Drive and all others in our communities who use, enjoy, and benefii. from George Rogers Park and its defacto extension to prepare a plan acceptable to the City Council for an alternative to the shoulder pathways. It will coat nothing, and greatly increase the liveability of the City to do so. ` 1 , 0), 2 b3 MEMO TO: Transportation Committee Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association FROM: Nancy Winbigler 3122 Glenmorrie Drive ATTACHMENT 8 DATE: September 24, 1998 SUBJECT: Traffic Survey of Old River Road On Sunday, September 20, from 6:00 AM till 7:00 PM,several neighbors from Glenmorrie Drive,River Road, Lily Lane and Ivy Lane counted traffic on Old River Road, about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park. We made individual counts of walkers,joggers, and bikers, noting how many of these recreational users were children; we also counted dogs. At the same time we made note of the vehicular traffic, mostly cars, SUVs, mini-vans, and small pick-ups. As you can see from the figures below, recreational users outnumbered vehicles by more than two to one. Walkers: 287 Joggers: 180 Bikers: 111 Total: 578* Vehicles: 247 * Including 55 children. Additionally there were 70 dogs. The weather on Sunday was very'cloudy and cool in the early morning, and remained cloudy until noon. Temperatures ranged from 50 to about 70 degrees. Those of us who regularly use the road on Sunday, and observe it from our houses, have seen far greater numbers of pedestrians in the early morning on sunny days. Without collecting more data, it is difficult to tell how typical these numbers are, but they certainly didn't seem unusually high to us for a Sunday. There were no special events on this day: no organized bike groups, sponsored walks, or road races. Although we could not accurately measuring the speed of passing vehicles, observers felt that over half the traffic was travelling too fast, especially in the presence of pedestrians: Often cars did not slow at all, only swerving to avoid bikes, walkers or joggers, especially if the observers were out of sight. However, when we were in plain view with a clipboard,most cars slowed down considerably. We feel that this information should give weight to the notion that Old River Road is a heavily used pedestrian area and should be considered as such when evaluating the appropriate use of traffic control devices such as speed bumps and signs. Attachments: Tally sheet List of participants 069 073 preserved by Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. They will see people proud of who they are, where they live and their communities. 'villa But you hay.e to visit and ride the light rail line to experience any of Ba- ckers of this. The opening of Westside Light Rail is historic in so many ways. I recently attended a meeting of People who favor commuter rail projects, and especially those who the Stafford-Tualatin Community CITIZEN'S VIES have their ten take a Planning Organization(CPO)to hear a presentation by the lobbyist G.W, M i to h e n e role in h& ATTACHMENT 9 >mes next in for the Rosemont Property Owners the future _. __ __ ._ __ _ _ Association(RPOA). This presentation was to advise the CPO of the forthcoming"Master when they bought theapn Plan"for Rosemont Village. This • Many also knew of Close f Id . i iver 4, oa was described as a high-density designatioii`'Cand"suTseg development of single-family inclusion)from the curre homes,multiple-family homes,con- Growth Plan. to non- ocaI' dos,apartments,business and light • It was acknowledge, industrial.It is their intent to representative of RPOA' develop this village on 770 acres Lake Oswego and West I along Stafford Road between Bergis formally rejected the idem ,i Turning scenic, winding lane into walking and approximately Childs Road and development and did not path benefits neighborhoods, cities, walkers along Rosemont from Stafford to annex this land. approximately the Rosemont Fire After some informal s Anyone who's ever taken a leisurely stroll along Old River Road can Hall. and away the majority of A couple of issues were brought in area are heavily of understand a few simple facts: It's a lovely walk, so long as drivers to light during the presentation and this kind of high-density pay attention to pedestrians; and it's not a particularly car-friendly question and answer session: ment.The RPOA repress roadway. •The RPOA is a private group of small minority,yet they; So when members of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association people who own some of the proper- impose their will on the i ty along Stafford and Rosemont We were referred to as"i recommend closing Old River Road to all but neighborhood traffic, we roads.They are trying to have it in- their lobbyist for wanting concur, It's a fine solution to several demands. eluded within the urban growth tain the rural nature of of First, there has been talk of making the developers of Mary's Woods boundary and develop or sell to It appears that the gre retirement village build an off-road pathway along the winding, narrow developers for the building of group has overshadowed lane between the Willamette River and Highway 43. That would mean, "Rosemont Village." of their neighbors and ne bydefinition, replace existinggreenspace with some sort ofpath— • Some of the property owners borhood.This project we P g P are longtime residents of the proper- major negative impact of paved, gravel, whatever. ty; others are new and bought the for the monetary gain of Second, to avoid traffic delays on Highway 43, some commuters property on speculation. Interestingly,if this prop use Old River Road to cut through West Linn's Cedaroak neigh- •Some of the owners live on this developed,it is highly ur property,and others are absentee after they have sold or de borhood and Lake Oswego's Glenmorrie neighborhood. But that road- owners. their land,any of them v way is a poor excuse for a major commuting thoroughfare. Cut- •Many of the owners knew of the area they have so hea through traffic puts too much pressure on the narrow lane. the"Exclusive Farm Use"zoning fected. We're no fans of sitting in traffic, either. But it's not appropriate to cut through child-filled neighborhoods to get to and from work. Here 2-cents Third, the Willamette River has just been designated by a presiden- tial commission as an American Heritage River, making way for a new, There is a ringing in all of our revived effort to preserve the nature of the river.That effort would be ears that has become a great STUDENT'S VIE' supported by getting more cars off Old River Rt7ad, and finding an al- nuisance.What was once the ternative to carving a new walking path through the greenspace. jingle-jangle sound of success and Mason West prosperity is now the equivalent of a Of course, it's vital that people living in Cedaroak and Glenmorrie mosquito buzzing in your ear. neighborhoods have vehicular access to their property; that goes This harbinger of evil is corn- desperation as if to say, without saying. So Old River Road should remain open to people who pletely outdated and unnecessary it! I don't want it either. live down there. and yet it remains a part of our daily you just go along like ev lives. So someone finally must stand else?" But both cities should begin the process of closing Old River Road up and revolt against... the penny. to non-local traffic, and enhancing the scenic, winding, quiet roadway "The penny?"you say.Yes, the But I have no pity for for the benefit of walkers,joggers, dog-walkers and bicyclists. penny.In our society today what use of the penny. You know The river benefits. The homeowners in the neighborhoods benefit. does the penny have? I argue that it they charge$2.99 for thi And both cities benefit by gaining an enhanced walking path with a has none.My life would be that cause they want to get ri splendid view of our river. much simpler if I didn't have to pennies,too. If it were tl worry about paying$2.99 for some- who would they pawn th It's the right thing to do. 071 thing.People go on and on about off to? how$2.99 sounds like a lot less than Just looking at the pe thr.e rinitare T rinn't know whn they 07 ? ATTACHMENT 10 October 2, 1998 To: Bill Kiammer, Mayor, City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Council members Doug Schmitz, Lake Oswego City Manager Bob Bigelow, Editor, Lake Oswego Review Barry Mount Judy Dauble Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble first petitioned the city and requested to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn almost two years ago. At that time, I was the president of the Old River Woods homeowners Association. With the support of all my neighbors, Mr. Don Stark and I put together some of our thoughts and requested that Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble to meet with us and discuss this issue. To this date, we have not had any response. It is to my surprise (and my neighbors) that all of a sudden, this issue became so prominent and even resulted in a Lake Oswego Review editorial before all the neighbors affected by such closure were consulted. Two years ago, I was speaking for at least thirty-five homeowners that are directly affected by this issue. All of us still believe that no such action should be taken without all the neighborhoods coming to an agreement as to what is the best for the whole neighborhood. I respectfully request that the Mayor and the City Council do not take up this matter unless ALL the homeowners affected by this issue have worked out the differences. Sincerely Thomas Chow Attachment: Copy of our November 1st, 1996 letter to Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble 073 07 -1 ATTACHMENT 11 s. 01 LAKE°s,, Police Department Memorandum OREGON To: Captain Marc Galloway From: Officer James R. Strong Subject: Crash Report for Old River Road Date: October 16, 1998 As you are aware, the police department tracks traffic collisions that are reported to the department. I checked the files for traffic crashes on Glenmorrie Drive at Old River, and for Old River to the city limits with West Linn for the past five years. Since 1993 there have been four crashes reported in the area. The crashes occurred either at the intersection of Old River and Glenmorrie, or within about a block of the intersection on Old River. One crash occurred on 08-04-94 at 0142 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash, and the driver was cited for failure to drive to the right of the center lane. Another crash occurred on 05-11-97 at 0300 in the morning. This crash was a single vehicle into a tree. The male driver,age 19, claimed that the steering froze on his four-wheel drive vehicle and he went into a tree. In this crash, the steering mechanism was working properly after the crash. A crash occurred on 06-22-98 at 1137 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash, into the guardrail. This driver was also cited for careless driving. On reviewing these reports, there is no indication that excessive speed is a factor. There is a sharp curve at the intersection of Glenmorrie and Old River,with a recommended speed of 10 miles per hour on a caution sign. Entering this curve at 25 miles per hour,which is the posted speed limit,can be excessive under some conditions. Driver error is the common factor in these crashes. Alcohol was involved in the first three crashes,however the drivers were not arrested. As noted,the drivers were all cited in these crashes. In the crash involving the four-wheel drive vehicle,the driver lived on Old River Road. The drivers in the other crashes were from the local area,one living in West Linn and the others living in Lake Oswego. 07S l7� „s ;;Criteria 1 . 2 3 —`} =' - — l' ,7 8 ,'i r Shared Employ. , H6usiriq Cannec Distance Connc cis I rr itic: S.il .ly Cotrlrl I c f,it j Bike lame c roadway Dc n ;ily . Dcrisity ' tivity iu <ictiv. ICI urned of Vol_ c b ,r Y ctr. exist. Lint; in r _ bll.ev�y on - i I(I.' �`, Rcrriona bike _ or County facility t” Plan . ��.,it , y �, , lLt; McVey, between Oswego Canal and State Street, bike lanes 5 r 5 10 5 10 5 45 Monroe Parkway,shared roadway 3 10 5 10 5 10 43 WO- H . 43/I e McVey and wltrilt 3 3 5 10 5 10 5 41 _ 470- Firwood between Waluga/B.F, b � , bike lanes 10 5 5 10 5 5 40. - Lakeview between Bryant and 0 South Shore, bike lanes 5 5 5 10 5 10 40 Oakridge Road, between Quarry and Boones Ferry, Bike lanes 10 5r 5 10 5 5 40,: 4....4 Old River Rd/Glenmorrie, multi- use path 5 5 10 10 5 3 38 Melrose,between Fosberg and Westlake, bike lanes 3 5 10 10 5 5 38 gl Kerr Road, north side, 1 between Touchstone and McNary,multi-use path - 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 Botticelli, bike lanes 3' 5 5 10 5 10 3g South Shore Blvd., bike lanes 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 Treetop/Fernwood, betw. South Shore/Overlook, shared roadway 3 5 10 10 5 3 36 ATTACHMENT 12 Page 2 J 32.14.034 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 3. The City Manager shall review 32.14.035. Repealed. (Ord. No. 2109, Repealed applications receiving 30 or more points against 12/20/94.) the City's adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The City Manager may deny an 32.14.036. Hearing on Appeal or Referral of application if a capital improvement scheduled Application. for construction in the CIP will or is likely to 1. If the City Manager refers an application alleviate the traffic problem identified in the to hearing pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(5) or if application. the City Manager's decision on an application is 4. The City Manager may decide that no appealed pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(6), the traffic management device be installed if it will application shall be scheduled for a hearing create an unsafe situation. before NTAB. If more than one application is 5. Applications receiving 30 or more points referred or appealed, they shall be heard in order that have not been removed pursuant to of date of filing. In addition, the City Manager subsections 3 or 4 of this section, shall be or NTAB chair may defer appeals or referrals to deemed eligible for a traffic management device. additional meetings if the volume would be too Once a project has been approved, it shall be burdensome on staff. placed on the NTMP Project List in rank order 2. Determination of Impact Area. The City based on the number of points the application Manager shall establish an "impact area" based received in accordance with LOC 32.14.034(1). upon information obtained during preliminary Provided that the application's rank is high review. The impact area shall include all enough and budgeted funds are available as households and businesses fronting on streets or provided in LOC 32.14.037, the City Manager segments of streets which are projected by the may proceed with installation of a test device as City Manager to receive more than a minor provided in 32.14.038. In the alternative, the decrease or increase in traffic volume or speed as City Manager may refer the application to the a result of the proposed traffic management NTAB for public hearing as provided in LOC device(s). 32.14.036. 3. Project Report. The City Manager shall 6. The City Manager shall notify the prepare a staff report describing the problem, an applicants in writing of the decision on the explanation of the point ranking, the procedures application, including the reasons for the to be undertaken and recommended solutions and decision. A decision to deny an application the projected cost of the recommended solution. pursuant to subsections 2, 3 or 4 of this section 4. Notice. The City Manager shall mail may be appealed to the NTAB if a written notice notice of the hearing at least twenty days prior to of intent to appeal is received by the City the hearing to all households and businesses Recorder within fifteen days of mailing of the within the impact area and to recognized written notice of the City Manager. An appeal neighborhood associations, county planning hearing shall be held as provided in LOC organizations and other interested associations 32.14.036. within the impact area. The Notice shall explain (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 08/10/93; Ord. No. 2109, the proposed project, describe the impact area, Amended, 12/20/94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended, 09/17/96; and state that a staff report is available by Ord. No. 2163, Amended, 12/16/97) contacting the Public Works Department. The written notice shall state that any person may appear and testify before the NTAB concerning the need for the device, the device itself, the preliminary point total or the boundaries of the impact area. In addition, Notice of the hearing (Rev. 04/17/98; bp) 32-20 • 030 ATTACHMENT 14 November 1, 1996 Barry Mount 3060 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Judy Dauble 3030 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 And other concerned Old River Drive users The undersigned recently received a copy of a petition letter addressed to the City of Lake Oswego, urging the closing of Old River Drive at the Lake Oswego city limits. A closure at this point would effectively isolate the undersigned private residences from the city of Lake Oswego. I am sure you were not aware of the implications of this closure when you circulated your petition to close this road. All of the signers below own and occupy property just south of your proposed street closing. They all utilize Old River Drive on a daily basis for work, play, shopping, church, doctors, dentists, most importantly school , as well as many other activities. There is no reasonable alternative route. These properties all lie within the Lake Oswego School District. The children of the undersigned have close ties to the children of the Glenmorrie area. They ride the same school bus as your children to Lake Oswego schools. Because of the sharp turn on Old River Drive, the bus travels north only. Closing Old River Drive would make this impossible. The closed road would also present a safety hazard by eliminating one of the two roads accessed for emergency vehicals to the river when a part of the road is closed by ice, wind, storms, and slides which frequently occurs. The closed road would make the south end of the closed road a parking lot for many of the joggers and hikers who use the road for recreation. You are probably not aware that we all share Lake Oswego addresses, rather than West Linn. Our zip code is the same as yours, 97034 and our mailman is your mailman, Bill . We have little or no contact with West Linn for any purpose. We were forced into West Linn by a sewer line which serves our properties. We do not want to be a part of West Linn. Many of the residents provide volunteer time to both the 081 Lake Oswego School District and the City of Lake Oswego. Some have served on fund raisers for the Library and use that facility. Some are associated with the Senior Citizen Center in Lake Oswego. Many of us have discussed the possibility of annexing to Lake Oswego to which we have such strong ties. We intend to pursue that possibility. To conclude, we also have concerns with the traffic on Old River Drive. We do hope, however, that measures short of closing the road be explored to reduce any problems, such as: Speed bumps Prohibition against large truck traffic Signing the road for local residents only Petition for a walking and bike e path separated from the autos with the cost borne by Marlyhurst developers Strong and unified objection to vehicular access from Marylhurst to Old River Drive. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you to solve your concerns with Old River Drive traffic. We encourage a common meeting to this end. Please contact any of the concerned signers or Tom Chow at 636-6492 , President of the Old River Woods Homeowner Association, so that a meeting might be arranged. Sincerely, The undersigned cc: Doug Schmitz , City Manager All other residences on Old River Drive. 08 ? 5036366381 RADDA 557 P09 DEC 16 '98 21:41 • (iIirht ii irje Ne>>ghborhood Assoclrltion To: Mayer:Bill'Kiemtner, City of Lake Oswego Date: December 15, 1 Q9g From: Jirii Raddix; Chair Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Subject:. Old River Road Ad Hoc Committee Dear Mayor Klammer; There,ere residents of the City of Lake Oswego that believe the appointments to this ddthMittee do not adequately represent the well being of Lake Oswego and residents of Old River Road. It appears that the group most impacted by the decisions of the committee, those Lake Oswego residents who live along Old River`Road, are the least represented. This seems politically dangerous and maylundermine the recommendations of the committee. In our•iast board meeting, the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board discussed this matter and requests you reconsider allowing this group of property owners to have a voting position on the ad hoc committee. Attached is a copy of a letter from the Lake Oswego residents of Old River Road requesting a direct, voting representation on the committee. We'wiill appreciate your action in giving these residents a direct, voting voice on the Old River Road Ad Hoc Committee. Sincerely, if)/ • r)C, • Potter-brand tax tra • - nsmr . --..._ 1111memo761 orp �?`fMC 1fs<,/t�m i T7, From pee . te • • • ATTACHMENT 15 5036366381 P.ADDA 557 P10 DEC 16 '98 21:41 1 November 22, 1998 James Raddu President, Glenmorric Neighborhood Association l:)ear Jim, We. the Lake Oswego residents and property owners on Old River goad,request representation on the Old River Road Ad-IIoe Task Force, The City of Lake Oswego Old River Road Ad-Hoe Task Farce'Mission/Cha.rge Statement of October 27, 1998 lists the'orga.nization of the Task Force do page:2 &3. It includes Glenmon-ie Neighborhood Association, Old Town Neighborhood Association, Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name, a citizen-at-large from Lake Oswego, Robinwond Neighbors, Old River Woods Neighbors, City of West Linn and, finally,state and federal age*nvits. The two neighborhood associations through which Old River Road Courses are represented, Glenrnarr.k Neighborhood Association in Lake Oswego and Robins ood Neighborhood Association in West Linn, Additionally, West Linn has representation from Old.River. Woods, which,is a•group of residents within Robinwood Neighborhood Association who live old'of Old River Road. The Lake Owego residents that live immediately on Ole l River Road deserve equal consideration and request equal representation on the Task Force. As residents of Old River Road, we own the properties through which the road traverses, What is being decided upon is no less-than the future of each of our front yards, a situation which • pertains to no One else on the Task Force. It is difficult to imagine the satisfactory completion of a process which, as stated in the objectives in the.Mission/Charge ,Statement,strives for consensus yet does not involve the Lake Oswego citizens most direetly impacted. We,therefore, request you forward this letter to the officials concerned in the City 6f Lake Oswego. Thank you, Lake Oswego Residents and Land Owners on Old River Road: i 0 8 I 11 5036366381 RPDDA 557 P11 DEC 16 '98 21:42 . . . .. ---'• .41e° . ::.. .- • ! , i--"-----.- -) 2 -. .•'-') i. . .. • - ‘' ..?".eelei:-?...t.)tei ' L M Dwell Ron & Andrea Dumas 16805 Old River Road 17075 Old River Road • . • Lake Os o Lake Oswego ) • n . ,.... ./. .•.:• Cm c o_mix, , , . n liand &/Gloria Beni erty& Leslie t.,ublink . • 1 10935 Old River Road 17007 Old River Road Lake Oswego Lake Oswego . (2,e/-01‘ro"c'etere -4421e Tim&Kay Morse John &PricillaPenichello 17147 Old River Road 3000 Stonebridge Way L k-e Ow go - er.1,./.. i . Lake Oswego Scott it Drew Schroeder 17177 Old River Road — . . La Ossniego ' . . . . . . ... . . • . • _ - - -- cc: Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name . , . . . i , 'i':'- . •'',;,' -. ••• • '' - ' • - 085 . s • ..,::-. ..:., 5036366381 P.ADDA 557 P12 DEC 16 '98 21:43 vim 4.001111, --- CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 06 November 1998 • VIA-FAX: 697.3699 Jim Radda Chair -;:Gleittriptrie,Neightiorhood Association. -2025 Glertrnor'rie Lane Lake'Oswego OR 97034 Re: Appointment to Old River Road Committee Dear Jim, • On Tuesday everting, the City Council ratified the charter and membership allocations for the Otd River Road Committee. Each party of interest/institution was given one seat on the committee. Ron Bunch,Senior Planner, has been designated as the staff person for this committee. Please call Ron at 635-0291, to ti give him the name of the Clenmorrie Neighborhood Association representative, or fax the name to him at 635-0269, so the roster can be compiled. I informed the Councilors that`the At the Caitncil'S agenda review on Tuesday. GleI morrie Neighborhood Association and the Sisters of the Holy Names had both asked for three seats on the committee. The Council's final decision was to give.each party-of.interest/institution with one seat. Very truly yours, Dou las J. Schmitz City Manager :- ; DJS/erns .11 '•}' c: Tom.Coffee, Assistant City Manager Ron Bunch, Senior Planner • S80"A"Avenue Post Office Box 369 • Lake Oswego,Oregon 97034 • (503)635 O215 • PAX(+03)697»6594 JERRY AND LESLIE LUBLINK 17007 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 g _ 57 December 29, 1998 Mr. Bill Klammer, Mayor of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Hall 380 A Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Dear Mr. Klanuner, I'm writing in regards to your letter dated December 22nd rejecting our request for representation on the Old River Rd. Ad Hoc Task Force. The property owners on Old River Rd. would like an explanation for your decision. In your letter you stated that multiple seats have been declined for parties of interest. Could you then explain why you allowed a voting position to the Old River Woods neighbors, an informal group of neighbors who are already respresented through the Robinwood Neighborhood Association? It appears to me that this represents multiple seats of parties of interest. If you allow Old River Woods Neighbors a voting position, you should allow Lake Oswego owners on Old River Rd. an equal voting position also. Since the first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for January 5th, I would like to request a timely response to this question. Sincerely, 77 gv or Jerry Lublink cc: Members of the City Council Douglas J. Schmitz, City Manager V Ron Bunch, Senior Planner (18 7 ATTACHMENT 16 083 y� ATTACHMENT 17 16805 S Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 -g /S5 v December 18, 1998 DEC 219* The Honorable Bill Klammer, Mayor OSWEGO City of Lake Oswego Ct OF LpK PO Box 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: Much concern of official notices Dear Mayor Klarnmer: L. M. Dawell, who owns the property at 16805 S Old River Drive has lived at this location for 36 years and, in recent times in connection with matters influencing the property at that location, only one formal notice has been received and it was one that was wadded up and looked like it had been run over and stuffed in the neighbor's mailbox. Since that time, the only communication received in connection with the goings on along Old River Drive, have come from neighbors and other interested parties. For the purposes of clarification, the lots in Glenmorrie that abut the high and low water marks of the Willamette River are platted and are subject to a reservation, and not a grant, of a County road not exceeding 30 feet in width, and as little as 20 feet. The Clackamas County Assessor's map shows a 60 foot wide right-of-way, which was abandoned by the railroad back in the 1930's, with my first observation being of only the ties remaining and the old road leaving George Rodgers Park meandered up the hill to Stonebridge Way and then along the northwestern boundary of the Marylhurst property and connecting with Trillium Way, which runs parallel to Old River Drive (Road) as driven along today. There is a 1998 conveyance of a portion of the abandoned railroad, which was part of the system along the now existing Old River Drive. Several of the owners of waterfront properties along the Old River Drive are claiming other rights, by adverse possession, and the reason that I point this out, is that the same abandoned railroad right-of--way in the City of Gresham, was trespassed by the City of Gresham, in connection with the development of a pathway and the jury awarded the property owner of S110,000.00, which was tripled, because the City of Gresham has been put on notice. I was a witness for the property owner in that case, which was tried by Richard C. Bemis, an attorney now living in Bend, Oregon. As I understand it, the Didsun property, including the old loading platform, has rights of access to Old River Drive, with the guardrail obstructing that right, and it is no secret that the sewer pump facility is not all constructed on City property. Some of the PGE power line is not located in its right-of- way and with PGE's more recent reconstruction of their poles and supports, have violated many environmental regulations having to do with the Willamette River greenway. The Planning Department of the City of Lake Oswego contacted the resprsentative for the greenway, from the State of Oregon, and was alerted that the greenway went to the river side of Old River Drive and myself and others, including John Panchello, attended the greenway hearing and have the 089 C. C. DAWELL C. R.A. P PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 greenway maps and they call for the greenway to be 150 feet from the ordinary high water mark. The City had a hearing in connection with an amendment to the zoning having to do with activities of the plat of Glenmorrie adjacent to the river and at the time of the hearing, the area influenced was changed to the opposite side of Old River Drive and, of course, that amounted to no amendment at all because no notices were sent, that there was to be an amendment and a lawyer on the Planning Commission at that time agreed at the hearing that that zoning amendment did not stand. In connection with the proposed pathway, other than the environmental problems of asphalt to be laid adjacent to a river such as the Willamette, many problems arise in connection with the people owing property on both sides of the road, because each property owner is entitled to a driveway cut and a sidewalk cut and no grade changes and problems in connection with the control of irrigation systems. One could go on and on with the problems with the construction of a pathway within the federally regulated areas adjacent to the Willamette River. In recent days, government agencies have been inspecting the area between Old Rive Drive (Road) and the Willamette River, and they have been photographing the area and societies such as the Audubon people and others, have been put on notice in connection with the planned pathway. Respectfully submitted, this letter of some of the concerns of Old River Drive (Road), C C.C. Dawell, a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 636-9433 � 90 V c. C. DAWELL C. R.A. a 2 • d PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 December 20, 1998 It-EcEivED ` The Honorable Bill Klammer, Mayor DEC 241998 City of Lake Oswego PO Box 369 CITY OF LAB OSWEGO Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: School bus, pedestrian safety concerns, and environmental impact influences Dear Mayor Klammer: The subject of this communication is Old River Drive (Road) and the northeasterly end of Glenmorrie Drive in the City of Lake Oswego. Although in the City limits, it is a county road, but for emergency maintenance, which can (may) be carried out by the City of Lake Oswego. The Old River Drive (Road) and part of the Glenmorrie Drive lay within 200 feet of the ordinary high water line of the Willamette River(modified by the donation land claim rule prior to 1893). In recent times, the lateral support of the roads has deteriorated to a point where there is a safety concern for riders of the three school buses which run twice a day, (historically buses would not pick up children from the aforementioned roads for safety reasons). In more recent times, a 28 unit home development in West Linn, Oregon adjacent to the City of Lake Oswego and in close proximity to Old River Drive (Road) was brought into the Lake Oswego school district and students are transported to school,by bus, along Old River Drive(Road). Not too long ago, a I00 foot (plus) strip of Old River Drive (Road) slid into the river and the road was closed for 6 months at the Christy School site, while the support for the sewer in the road was riprapped. The engineer for the contracting company placing the riprap commented that it was a band-aid project and that the Christy School could end up in the river. A few hundred feet down stream, at the Handy property, another slide where the road was laterally supported ended in the river and was riprapped (without federal permit) by another company contracting with the City of Lake Oswego. Subsequently, Clackamas County declared there was a safety hazard at the Handy and others properties and placed two large one way traffic signs on each side of the road adjacent to the riprap, but the road was not barricaded, and sometime later,the signs were taken away. (This area is very dangerous for school buses and riders, as well as the property owners whose children play and boat on the beach directly below the riprap.) Just southeasterly of a point where Old River Drive (Road) changes to Glenmorrie Drive, there are two areas where the lateral support of the road has slid into the creek adjacent to the river and within the 200 foot mark the City of Lake Oswego has posted these areas with small plastic pickets. A large car or truck could easily push a school bus off into the ravine or river at any of the slide locations. One should not wait to close the barn door after the horse runs away. Several remedies could be considered. The road could be closed to through traffic but for school buses and emergency vehicles. The road could be closed either end of the Marylhurst College property (which the Sisters of Marylhurst are in favor of). Children to be bused from the Riverwoods project in West Linn could be transported via Highway 43 (a left turn is required the way the bus travels presently). Another factor which has come about most recently is that a series 091 g I C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. P PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER }C 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 of traffic lights have been placed along Highway 43 and traffic avoiding these traffic controls are using Old River Drive (Road) increasing the average daily vehicle count substantially, with speeds exceeding 40 mph and as high as 75 mph in the straight stretch along the river. Sometime back, (20 years), Old River Drive was designated a bike trail and walkers can travel from Portland's Tenviliger Boulevard to Mary S. Young State Park. There is only one stretch where the walking area is within the 200 foot federally regulated space and that is Old River Drive (Road) and part of Glenmorrie Drive, but for George Rodgers Park in the City of Lake Oswego and there are private ownerships subject to county road right-of-ways from 20 feet to 35 feet in width. Some of the pavement is not in the right-of-way and some is in midair adjacent to the river or hanging out over the high water line. The county assessor's plat map shows the old railroad right-of-way of 60 feet in width along part of Old River Drive (Road). In a condemnation case in Estacada, Oregon where the Oregon Department of Transportation was acquiring right-of-way for the new Highway 212, Mr. Gordon Steele, President of Portland Traction Company, testified that the company had abandoned all of their right-of-ways and they inured to the adjacent property owners. (Old River Drive (Road), Henry Gans Road and Trillium Way were part of the abandonment.) Gordon Steele is the uncle of a current circuit court judge and past judge of the City of Lake Oswego. This writer was a witness in the Estacada case and the judge was Bradshaw, who lives in West Linn, and the property owner's lawyer was Jim Goodwin, who live in Sisters, Oregon. During the last several years, the City of Lake Oswego has indicated they plan to construct a 5 to 10 foot wide asphalt path between the existing asphalt surfaced Old River Drive (Road) and the river. There has never been a plan submitted to the public or property owners indicating where change of grade will be, cuts for walkways, driveways and parking for the property owners, who must cross the Old River Drive (Road) to enjoy their waterfronts. No provisions have been addressed by the City to satisfying the requirements of new federal standards having to do with the Willamette River and its tributaries. The steelhead spawning grounds at Three Points, within the 200 foot area adjacent to the road right-of-way, are at the old smelter — Ditsons House - at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Drive (Road), Howell's property adjacent to City of West Linn, but in Lake Oswego, fronting the Willamette River and the Arbor Creek Corridor. Safety and environmental concerns might well call for the closing of Old River Drive (Road) at Marylhurst College along the river just down stream from the Howell property. Until the construction of the Riverwoods project, the school bus picked up riders at the 'Y" in Glenmorrie Drive, 500 feet from Highway 43. The twenty-three property owners (nine partial interests) and Marylhurst College are not concerned with a closure of Old River Drive (Road) and the State of Oregon has no circuitous route law. Safety of children being bused, walkers, bicyclists, property owners and the environment have not been addressed by the City of Lake Oswego. It is well settled that flies, dogs and not washing after restroom use are the greatest spreaders of disease. The area between the George Rodgers parking lot along the river (Old River Drive) to Riverwoods in West Linn, within the 200 foot Federal River Rule, will see hundreds of dogs potted every day, (this is also known as dog-doo corridor), creating a further safety health hazard. n 7 c. C. DAWELL C. R. A. p 2 PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER -� 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9133 —636-2484 In the last two years, osprey's have nested adjacent to the proposed pathway, fox have moved in from the Marylhurst development on the west side of Highway 43, an occasional cougar is spotted waiting for deer along the river, many coyotes mozzie about in the night, raccoons are everywhere, nutria cross the road at night, mink, otters, beaver, two species of weasels, and fishers are seen along the riverbank. The skunks, cottontail and quail have moved out, but would return if the road were closed. Nesting birds and water fowl use the apron adjacent to the road. Pheasants and ducks walk their broods in the road and are run over frequently, as are cats and • dogs. Four people have been nudged over by automobiles. The area between George Rodgers Park to the West Linn city limits along the river is environmentally sensitive. The flora and fauna will be permanently impacted by the planned trail, which according to environmental law, cannot be constructed of asphalt. This writer has frequented the area for 70 years and has lived in the corridor for 36 yeas. Eliminating the trail, the planned sight obscuring, privacy six foot fence by the riverfront owners will not be necessary and road walkers will continue to see the river. During heavy runoff, the sewer line manhole at 17007 Old River Drive (Road) floods the road and apron leaving hepatitis and aids germs to be carried home on shoes, bike and auto tires. No provision for control by city or county. (Pictures available.) Note: Federal regulation calls for zoning agencies whose jurisdictions are adjacent to a common natural boundary such as a water way, be consistent with other zoning agencies adjacent and the usual 400 foot notice be given to opposite riparian owners. The City of Lake Oswego is not practicing good planning practices. • Respectfully yours,this letter of safety concern and planned environmental violations, C C.C. Dawell, a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503)636-9433 cc: 14 Govermental Agencies 093 C. C. DAWELL C. R.A. P dPROFESSIONAL APPRAISER c f u O`� �.KE O`s� F U , O January 5, 1998 OREGO Mr. C.C. Dawell 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 380"A"AVENUE POST OFFICE BOX 369 Dear Mr. Dawell: LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97034 RE: Your letters of December 18 and 20, 1998 regarding Old River (503)635-0213 Road (Drive) FAX(503)697-6594 Thank you for the valuable information and history regarding Old River Road. The City of Lake Oswego has convened an Ad-Hoc Task Force to BILL KLAMMER, study issues and conditions, which affect the Road, and to make MAYOR recommendations regarding its future to the Council. BILL ATHERTON, Your letters will be forwarded to the Task Force for its review and COUNCILOR consideration. In addition, I have asked city staff to put you on the project's interested parties' list to receive all future mailings and agendas. BOB CHIZUM, COUNCILOR Please find attached the Task Force's first agenda packet, which includes its HEATHER CHRISMAN, Mission Statement and membership roster. Also, I have appointed Sister COUNCILOREileen Brown as chair of the Task Force and Mike Anderson as co-chair. TOM LOWREY, If you have any further questions or concerns about the project, please COUNCILOR contact Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager at 635-0291. CRAIG PROSSER, Thank you for your interest. COUNCILOR KARL ROHDE, Sincerely, COUNCILOR . K. er, ayor Copy: Members of the City Council Doug Schmitz, City Manager Chair Eileen Brown and Members of the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force File lorrccd n 9 5 p9 � ATTACHMENT 13 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE § 32.14.033 32.14.039 shall not be reconsidered or accident information, etc. The City Manager resubmitted for a period of three years from the shall review this information and assign points to date of the original application. An application each and every application as follows: for a particular traffic management device that a. Traffic Volume: Average Daily was rejected because the requested device did Weekday Traffic (ADWT) on the segment of the not comply with engineering standards on the project street having the highest volume. ADWT particular street shall not be reconsidered or shall be determined by conducting an resubmitted for the same device on the same uninterrupted 48 hour traffic count, which shall street. Exception: A reapplication may be filed be divided by 200 to determine the point total. and considered prior to the expiration of the The maximum point score pursuant to this three year period or otherwise if the applicants section is 30 points. submit evidence that demonstrates to the b. Speed: Percent of vehicles travelling satisfaction of the City Manager that a at least 3 miles per hour over the speed limit on substantial change in circumstances has occurred the same segment of the project street used to since the previous consideration of the project determine traffic volume pursuant to subsection that has had a material negative effect on the (a) of this section, divided by 3. The maximum traffic volume, speed or safety on the street or point score pursuant to this section is 30 points. segment of street for which the project was c. Accidents: Five points shall be previously proposed, or that change the assigned to project streets for each correctable engineering analysis of a particular device. accident reported in the last three consecutive Examples of such evidence include, but are not years from the date of the application. limited to: Non-correctable accidents shall not be counted. a. The siting or expansion of a high The maximum point score pursuant to this traffic use; section is 15 points. b. The construction or modification of d. Schools: Five points shall be a road improvement that has substantially assigned for each public or private school rerouted traffic onto the street; bordering on the subject street. Five points shall c. The construction of a school or other be assigned to project streets which are located pedestrian oriented facility abutting the subject within a walking area surrounding a school as street or segment of street; designated by a school district if the walking d. An increase of two or more area does not have sidewalks or pathways. correctable traffic accidents on the subject street e. Other Pedestrian Areas: Five points or segment of street since the original shall be assigned for each pedestrian oriented application; or facility or group of facilities, if adjacent to one e. A change in the street configuration another. "Pedestrian oriented facilities" include or engineering standards that would change the but are not limited to elderly housing, parks, the engineering analysis regarding an application for Library, Adult Community Center,neighborhood a particular device. pool, and swim parks. The maximum point (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 08/10/93; Ord. No. 2109, score pursuant to this section is ten points. Amended, 12/20/94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended, 09/17/96) f. Street Without Sidewalks or Pathways. A maximum of five points shall be 32.14.034. Review and Decision. assigned if the project street is not bordered by 1. The City Manager shall gather a sidewalk or a pathway. preliminary data about each NTMP application, 2. Applications receiving less than 30 including volume of traffic, physical points will not be considered for further action. characteristics of the subject street, speed and (Rev. 04/17/98; bp) 32-19 079 1 i 1 � `,fi os`"xE Qs.. OLD RIVER ROAD AD—HOC TASK FORCE Memorandum maws TO: Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force FROM: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair Mike Anderson, Co-Chair PREPARED BY: Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager RE: March 3, 1999 Task Force Meeting DATE: February 23, 1999 The next Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force meeting will be held March 3, 1999 in the Lake Oswego City Council Chambers from 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. We have an opportunity, based on work that staff has done and the results of a recent Neighborhood workshop to begin a process to identify: 1. Positive features of Old River Road that should be preserved and enhanced; 2. Problems and negative conditions, and; 3. Things that can be done to Old River Road and its right-of-way to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community. The results of this exercise would be a list of criteria which staff and the City's consultants can use to actually begin to design solutions to enhance the positive feature and solve problems now experienced on Old River Road. This work could be made available for the Task Force's review at its April 1999 meeting. We had an excellent meeting on February 16, 1999 with property owners and residents of the area and the record of this meeting and work that staff has done to prepare the draft Old River Road Technical Report (Attachment"D") provides an excellent starting point for this discussion. The results of this meeting and lists of positive features, problems and negative conditions and solutions is appended as Attachment "A". 0 0 I Please also find affixed: Attachment "B": Draft Work Program and Schedule The Work Program and Schedule incorporates changes recommended at the January 5, 1999. It is included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "C": Draft Minutes of the Task Force's January 5. 1999 Meeting These are included for the Task Force's review and consideration for approval. Attachment "D": Draft Old River Road Technical Report Staff has proposed that the report be entitled, "A Livability, Community Access and Traffic Management Plan for Old River Road and Glemorrie Drive. The title is not set in concrete and like its contents is subject to change at the Task Force's direction. Please recognize that this report is not complete and will be made more so as the Task Force continues its work. Attachment "E": Summary of Past Correspondence and Citizen Comment The issue has a significant recent history and staff has compiled letters and other materials which are included to give the Task Force a feel for public sentiment and an understanding of events which led up to its formation. We look forward to our next meeting. See you there and thank you! Copy: Doug Schmitz City Manager Tom Coffee, Assisted City Manger Interested Parties File om,m2 002 2 f AGENDA OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE March 3, 1999 6:30—8:30 p.m. City of Lake Oswego—Council Chambers Lake Oswego City Hall 380 "A" Avenue I. Review and Approval of January 5, 1999 Meeting Minutes and Amended Work Program—Attachments B and C (6:30 p.m. —6:45 p.m.) II. Report on the Results of February 16, 1998 Property Owner Meeting -- Attachment A (6:45 p.m. — 7:15 p.m.) III. Summary of Draft Old River Road Technical Report and past correspondence and citizen comment—Attachments D and E (7:15 p.m. —7:30 p.m.). IV. Task Force Discussion of Old River Road/ Glenmorrie Drive Design and Management Criteria(7:30 p.m. — 8:15 p.m. V. Public Comment, Discussion and Announcements (8:15 — 8:30 p.m.) VI. Adjournment(8:30 p.m.) File: aorr3399 003 • 004 ATTACHMENT A OLD RIVER ROAD TASK FORCE Property Owner Meeting February 16, 1999 ATTENDANCE: Residents, Property Owners and Property Owner Representatives: Jerry Lublink, Nancy Winbigler, Teddy Hendershot,Bob Howell, Kris Howell, Barry Mount, Donna Zajonc, C.C. Dawell, Karen Porn, Dick Porn, Leslie Lublink, Jerry Lublink, Rick Jacobson, John Handy, Gloria Benci, David Bartz, John Panichello, Priscilla Panichello, Task Force Members: Judy Dauble, Stan Ashennbrenner, Sister Eileen Brown, and Mike Anderson Staff: Ron Bunch, City of Lake Oswego, David Ausherman, Fregonese-Calthorpe Sister Eileen and Mike Anderson, Co-Chairs introduced the purpose of the meeting as a listening effort by the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. It is intended that there will be more of these meetings to gain input and provide information to those affected by and interested in the project. The Task Force has been charged with developing an improvement plan by the Lake Oswego City Council for Old River Road per the Council's charge statement. Introductions followed, with a statement of interest by those intending. In general the speed and amount of traffic with attendant safety problems on Old River Road was identified as a major problem. Many of those in attendance expressed concern about future design impacts on their properties. There was a general desire expressed to maintain the scenic and natural resource character of the road. It seemed to many in attendance that the amount of traffic on the road was at odds with the roads beautiful location and large number of recreational users. Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager with Lake Oswego discussed the history and background of the project. He related that the City had initially proposed a wide (8-10) foot path on the east side (river side) of the road in 1992 which had been soundly opposed by the residents because of its potential to increase the speed of traffic, impact the natural environment and affect the general character of the area. More recently (October, 1998) Glenmorrie residents had petitioned the City Council to close the road to through traffic at the West Linn City limits. This proposal engendered opposition from residents in West Linn who use the road for access to Lake Oswego and whose children ride the school bus on the road. The City Council's policy is not to close roads. However, the Council recognized the need to address the problems encountered by those that use the road and live along it. Also, the Council recognizes the unique quality of the road and its setting relating to recreational use, natural resources and scenic value. Consequently, the 00 � ' Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was appointed to address these and other issues identified in its Mission/Charge Statement. The Task Force is directed to make a recommendation to the City Council by July, 1998. Those present broke into four work groups to address the following questions. Following each question are the results of the exercise. • What are the positive features of living or owning property in this location? What kinds of problems have you and/or your family personally experienced with the road including using it for auto transportation,walking and biking? Positive features: 1. Open space and Natural quality of the area including wildlife habitat. It should be noted that wild camas exists along the riverbank. 2. Peaceful and quiet character(serenity). 3. Scenic values --views of the Willamette River and its shoreline. 4. Many big and varied trees. 5. A rural quality in the City (An oasis in an urban area). 6. The country lane quality of the road itself. 7. The opportunity to make connection to the outdoors. 8. The pleasure of sharing this area with recreational users. 9. Sense of health-- seeing people exercise and enjoy the outdoors. 10. Connections to parks (George Rogers and Mary S. Young) and the ability to walk to Lake Oswego. 11. The fact that this road is more than a thoroughfare. It has a range and mix of uses and values, which should be stressed over its use by the automobile. Problems and Negative Conditions: 1. Uses conflict on the road such as local and through traffic, walkers, bikers and speeding cars. Multiple uses need to be resolved. 0052 2. Too many and too fast cars create a noisy and dangerous situation and detract from the road's positive qualities. This results in anxiety, fear, and anger. This diminishes significantly the quality of life for users of the road and those who live along it. The road is being used, and will be increasingly used, by those wishing to avoid the growing congestion of Highway 43. 3. Past planning efforts have attempted to manage people instead of traffic. 4. Most of the traffic that uses the road is not generated locally. Much of its comes from West Linn. Through (cut-through) traffic is a significant problem. 5. Many wild animals and pets have been killed on the road. 6. Fear for the safety of children both by the residents and for those who use the road for recreational walking and strolling. 7. Children (and adults) cannot safely walk or ride bikes to George Rogers Park. The Glenmorrie Drive connection is treacherous. 8. Partying and drinking, especially at the corner where Glenmorrie Road and Old River Road meet and on property owned by the Sisters of the Holy Names. During discussion of this issue it was stated that a home had been burglarized by persons who used this location to park and walk to the victim's house. 9. Trespass, especially on the Sister's of the Holy Names property. 10. Littering, dumping of garbage and occasional vandalism of riverside properties especially of mail/paper boxes. 11. The ugly condition of the City's sewage pumping station at Glenmorrie and Old River Road. 12. Late night speeding and drunken drivers. The non-patrolled road is used to avoid the possibility of being pulled over on Highway 43. 13. Road design is an inherent problem. A potentially lethal situation exists at the hairpin corner where Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road meet for motorists, bikers and pedestrians. Drivers do not slow down at this location and there have been many wrecks. The guardrail at this location has been compromised. The way that the trail from George Rogers Park intersects Glenmorrie Drive poses a hazardous situation by exposing pedestrians and bikers to speeding cars, especially those who lose control on the corner. It should be noted that many wrecks do not show up in the police reports because of the degree of damage done and many persons do not want to face the police. 00 14. Pedestrians/runners walk/run both with and facing traffic. Signs or education about how to use the road are necessary. 15. School bus stops/pickups are hazardous/scary because commuters don't slow down in the morning. The road is narrow and any accident with a school bus could have tragic consequences. Especially during inclement, icy/snowy weather school buses could be pushed off the road and into the river if a wreck occurred. 16. The general attitude of drivers is a problem. They don't realize how fast they are going and how dangerous the consequences are. 17. The geology underlying the road may be unstable. The road is prone to slides. • What kinds of things can be done to Old River Road (the road itself and its 50- foot right-of-way) to preserve and enhance its character and provide for the safe use and enjoyment by the community? 1. The best and least expensive solution would be to close the road. 2. Measures should be taken to reduce traffic on the road to those who need to use it (those who have no alternative route). 3. Traffic in places, like the hairpin turn at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road needs to be slowed to a virtual stop. In this location particularly, drivers should be required to stop and then negotiate a defined course of action dictated by traffic management devices. 4. School bus stops must be improved to reduce the danger to children. In particular, the road is narrow and entirely unsuitable for large vehicles, especially in inclement weather. The need for a school bus route along this road should be evaluated . The current use of the road for a school bus route seems to be a recent phenomenon. 5. The recreation, scenic values of the road must be emphasized over the road's accommodation of through traffic. The road and its right-of-way should be treated like a recreational resource and managed to ensure the safety of recreational users and the quality of life of area residents. 6. If the road must remain open, then the traffic/pedestrian!bike conflicts must be resolved. This requires more than just a modest solution. Traffic managementispeed deterrent devices and actions should be employed such as one lane queuing (pinch- downs) in some locations, speed bumps,traffic circles (round-abouts) should be employed. In addition temporary closure of the road to through traffic should, be considered such as on the weekends and even at night on the weekdays, maybe 00 4 beginning at 10:00 p.m. such as is done for parks. The road could also be periodically closed for special walking (Volkswalking) and recreation events. 7. Through-traffic should be discouraged by traffic management devices and encouraged to use Highway 43. Use of the road by cars should be made more complex. Now it is just a"straight-shot" that encourages speeding. 8. Landscaping, and natural resource enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway. Creation of a sense of narrowness along the road,through tree planting where possible should be considered. 9. The road should not be widened by the construction of wide pathway as was proposed before. If a pathway is necessary,then it should be narrower than previous proposals. There was also discussion as to whether a pathway was necessary if the road appropriately managed. 10. A neighborhood park is needed along the road for residents and others to use. There needs to be place to go to, stop, rest, and picnic, view the river, etc. If the road is developed more as recreational resource,there should be a beginning and a destination to one's experience. Signage, especially"local traffic only", is needed to let all users know that they are entering a special area.. 11. Enforcement of traffic laws. 12. Traffic management is needed at the corner of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Cars should not be allowed to park at the corner. Area lighting is needed at the corner. Parking by private automobiles along the road, other than by service vehicles should be prevented. 13. Those using Old River Road, walkers, bicyclists and especially cars, must realize that they in a recreation/walking zone. Drivers must moderate their behavior to take this into account. 14. Find examples of where this type of situation has been positively addressed elsewhere. Examples must exist where recreational walkers, sight-seers, cyclists and automobiles and adjoining private property interests have been accommodated and made more compatible than exists in this situation. Washington Park in Portland might be an example. 15. Long term management of the road must involve a partnership between the residents/property owners, Glenmorrie neighborhood and the City. Planning efforts such as this one must involve direct representation by those who live and own property along the road. Meeting Summary and Discussion: 5 00 � Additional discussion followed the presentation of the above issues, problems and solution concepts to the entire group. It was stressed that many more additional recreational users will come to the road as result of the Mary's Woods project. Some of these new users could have physical disabilities which makes it even more important to manage the already existing pedestrian/vehicle conflict. Furthermore, the security concerns of these users are very important to keep in mind. The City was advised to check on the actual right-of-way dimensions of the road. In some places the r.o.w. could be as narrow as 30 feet. In addition, the road may be out of the right-of-way. It was mentioned that the actual road pavement might be out of the right-of-way in some places. A survey will be needed before any improvements are engineered. The historic character of the road also represents a resource. Any future use of the road should keep in mind the historic character that could be used as an interpretive resource. Several persons stressed that much traffic, which uses the road, is "discretionary" in nature. In other words, alternative routes exist which are, or almost, as efficient as using Old River Road/Glenmorrie Drive. If multiple uses of the road are to be accommodated then much of this traffic must be encouraged to use other routes. An example that this can actually happen was the substantial decrease in the amount of traffic, which occurred during, and for a short time after, recent utility work being done on Old River Road. This traffic had to go somewhere during this time and it was opined that it shifted to Highway 43. In addition, there are many pedestrian circulation pattern/systems that occur in the neighborhood which affect and are affected by the road. These should be considered in the planning process. For example, pedestrians walk from Stonebridge to Glenmorrie. to Old River Road and then to the public parks in Lake Oswego and West Linn. With this in mind, other residents of the neighborhood, particularly those who live on Glenmorrie Drive must also have an opportunity to participate in this and other planning processes. The ongoing neighborhood plan is a good opportunity for this to happen to also address other pedestrian and vehicular circulation issues in the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. Future traffic counts and speed studies were discussed. There was concern expressed that traffic counts may not actually express the speeds on the road since a tendency has been observed that people slow down when they see the counters. New traffic counts and speed studies, in the currently charged atmosphere might provide misleading information. Also it was observed that following the Council meetings on Old River Road in October, 1998, traffic did go a bit slower, but has now speeded up. A suggestion was made to use optic counters and or/ video cameras. Video cameras would actually record license plates and behavior of drivers and walkers. Appreciation was expressed to the Old River Road Task Force for this opportunity and those in attendance expressed the desire to continue be involved. It was once again 6 0 i stressed that property owners on Glenmorrie Drive and Stonebridge Way not be left out of this process. Future meetings could involve these persons. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Ron Bunch Long Range Planning Manager 0il 7 dl ATTACHMENT B DRAFT OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE January 5, 1998 MEETING #1 —JANUARY, 1999 Objectives: ■ Task Force Introductions; • Establish a consensus on organizational issues, such as agenda, work program and schedule, and • Establish direction for community outreach. Products: • Meeting dates and times; • Work Program; • Community outreach program. MEETINGS #2 and #3 Objectives: • Review and analysis of existing information and conditions regarding Old River Road such as: • Transportation characteristics including, traffic counts, speed studies, accidents,right- of-way characteristics, street connectivity, accessibility by school buses and emergency vehicles, property access points, roadway conditions and walking and biking suitability; • Scenic and natural resource values and recreational usage and potential; • Past planning efforts and relationship with existing plans programs, and regulations including Willamette River Greenway, Metro, City, and Clackamas County Transportation Plans and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan. ■ Identification and analysis of aesthetic and quality of life issues and opportunities. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #1 Staff will develop the above information for review and analysis by the Task Force. Product(s): • Task Force and neighborhood identification of existing and future opportunities, issues and problems facing Old River Road and its users. This will form the basis of further technical analysis by staff of proposed solutions and design opportunities and such treatments such as: ■ Traffic enforcement; 013 • Traffic management devices; • Multi-purpose pathway alignment; • Natural resource protection and enhancement; • Road maintenance needs; • Relationship of private property and road right-way, • Recreational usage and biking and pedestrian needs. • Enhancement of overall landscape character and aesthetics. MEETING #4 Objectives: • Task Force review of Staffs technical analysis, proposed solutions and design treatments, development of alternatives if necessary and formation of preliminary recommendations and priority projects. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop #2 Pursuant to direction of the Task Force, staff will conduct an analysis of proposed alternatives and respond to issues raised by the group and the public at meetings#5 and 6. Product(s): Preliminary recommendations. CITY WIDE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION MEETINGS #5 and #6 Objective: Review of public meeting results and refinement of recommendations Product(s): Direction to staff to prepare final report. MEETING #7 Objective: Acceptance of final report and distribution. Product: Recommendation of final report to City Council. orrwprog 01 � ATTACHMENT C DRPFT OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE January 5, 1998 Meeting - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Oswego City Hall - Human Resources Conference Room Members Present: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair, Mike Anderson, Co-Chair, Michael P. Lammers, Duane Funk, Jamie M. Eligen, Judy Dauble, Kelly Atwood, Marcia Robertson, Stan Aschenbrenner Staff: Ron Bunch, Lake Oswego Long Range Planning Manager and Gordon Howard, Senior Planner, West Linn Others: Donna Zajonc, Richard Porn, Jerry Lublink, Gloria Bence, John Fregonese, and Sandy Carter I. Introductions, Statements of Interests and Issues The members introduced themselves and discussed generally their interest in serving on the Committee. It was stated that the road in the mid 1800's was one of the main roads on the west side of the Willamette River and the convent of the Sisters on the Holy Names had been oriented to the River. The Sisters had journeyed up the river and entered on the riverside of the convent building. It is important from the Sisters' perspective to develop a long-range vision of the future of the road and the Order's lands which border it. The road borders a significant portion of Marlyhurst University's property along its undeveloped edge. The river front lands, the road lands impart a significant contribution to the character of the campus. Any change to the character of the road will also change the character of the campus. Old Town Neighborhood has interest in the future of the road and desires to ensure its best use. The neighborhood has experience of living with a park and the process of compromise for both residential and recreational land uses to co-exist with one-another. Residents of Glenmorrie have been informally polled regarding the road and expressed concerns with the volume of traffic on the road, the need to maintain the character and livability of residential streets, the speed of traffic, preservation of a buffer area between the road and residential property and protection of natural resources. There is concern about the outright prohibition of road closure. The question was discussed of whether this precludes temporary closures to through traffic such as on weekends. so the road can be primarily used for recreational walking and sightseeing. Additional discussion focused on safety, especially the speed of traffic -- especially trucks, and the danger posed for walkers. Maintenance of views for property owners and those who use the road for recreational walking and exercise was identified as important. 01 ,E The road also represents an important connection for West Linn residents to Lake Oswego, especially for school buses. The transportation interests of both West Linn and the City of Lake Oswego are important to consider in this process because both share a boundary. Neighborhood quality of life in both communities is important. Connectivity between the two communities is also important. There may be a lot that can be done to address traffic calming. The Task Force should acquire good examples of traffic calming and consider them for use on Old River Road. The road presents real challenges for siting a pathway because of small narrow shoulders, the topography, natural resources and the interests of state and federal regulatory agencies. Further, the road is dangerous as evidenced by deaths of numerous pets and wild animals caused by cars. The need to protect animals and wildlife must be addressed. II. Future Meeting Dates and Times It was determined by general consensus that future meeting dates will be the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be February 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. III. Review and Discussion of Charge Statement and Process and Work Program and Schedule Sister Eileen Brown began discussion of the City Council's charge statement by stressing that the statement is explicit that the Lake Oswego City Council has made a decision not to close the road, and to designate a pathway on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Judy Dauble stressed that "closure" could mean a number of things, such as no permanent closure, whereby, closure could occur at certain times of the day and/or on certain days s of the week. such as weekend closure. Kelly Atwood stressed that road connection to Lake Oswego was important, especially because of school bus connection, but that safety issues must be addressed such as some kind of speed control. Jamie Ellgen stated that speed is a major problem on the road because of its physical characteristics. When one walks on the road, it seems that cars are out of place in the environment. She stressed that Old Town Neighborhood's experience with George Rogers Park is that some kind of traffic control is necessary to ensure that residents, walkers and automobiles can coexist. Upon review of the work-program, the groups stressed the need to have factual data, which it could analyze and make recommendations from. There was discussion of the various aspects of the Task Force's charge in that qualitative/aesthetic, quality of life, and technical aspects (road condition, width, traffic control, utility needs etc.) of accommodating the needs of those who use the road must be addressed. The traffic problem was one, which involved balancing automobile use with the fact that the street was a public place -- valued for its recreational and scenic characteristics. Especially important is to be creative and be sensitive to the environment (human-made and natural). Gi5 There are impacts that are both internal and external to the study area. In terms of traffic it is important to analyze impacts that are imparted by those who live along the road and from traffic that is generated from outside the area. The group expressed general satisfaction with the technical aspects of the work-program. Also, the group desired that traffic analysis be done over time, such as over a period of several months, during different times of the week and day. However, it was stressed that the technical analysis not be done in the abstract. The information should be tied to an actual understanding of the physical characteristics of the road. Members were urged to actually spend some time walking along Old River Road. Staff indicated that they would assemble the necessary information into a report format. Much of the information existed. However, the past methodology of collectine past traffic information was questioned by some of those present. Staff stressed that veracity of conclusions based on technical analysis was essential and that the methodology of collecting information would be open to review by the Task Force and others. General community meetings were discussed, Their were questions as to what these entailed and how would notice be provided to the community. Staff indicated that the notice area including Old Town, Glenmorrie, Old River Woods Homeowners was not that large and it would be possible to develop an information flyer and send this material in advance of a general meeting to property owners. In addition, newspaper display ads, city newsletters, mailed notices to Neighborhood Association Chairs, would be used. It was stressed that the charge to the group goes far beyond providing solutions to traffic problems. These other issues must be addressed as well. For example there are issues inherent in the number of regulatory agencies that are involved in managing the Willamette River and its environs. The group asked for a summary of these agencies and their responsibilities. It was pointed out that east bank of the river up to and perhaps beyond the road was in the Willamette Greenway. Also, this area is within the floodway/floodplain. These mean that the Oregon State Parks, LCDC, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Division of State Lands all have an interest in the Willamette River. The members also asked that information pertaining to funding sources be provided. There was a suggestion that a slide show of traffic calming ideas be presented. It was recognized that at the next meeting not all the necessary background information could be collected. Staff was asked to collect all the information that it could for review at this meeting. Additional meeting(s) would be necessary to go through the remainder of the data and research materials and to ensure it was packaged appropriately. The importance of an effective community outreach program was stressed. However, the need to ensure effective communication from the public must be balanced with the need to ensure that the task force meetings are efficient. The best use of the member's valuable time must be assured. It was stated that a specific time must be on the agenda -- at the end of the meeting, for public comment. However that time should be limited. 017 Two minutes per person was used as an example with a total of 10 to 15 minutes per meeting allowed for public input. Persons should not have to wait until the end of the meeting, if they had pressing business elsewhere. In this instance, it was discussed that a short opportunity, such as five minutes, should be provided at the beginning of the meetings for comment. Gloria Benece stated that in her conversations with staff, she was assured that there would be an opportunity to participate in the process. It was important for the Task Force to consider that one of its objectives should be to ensure a continued quality of life for residents who live along the road. She wanted to go on record as stating that the residents and property owners along Old River Road had asked the City Manager and Mayor to include one of them on the Committee. This was viewed as only fair, since: • Any actions that occur along Old River Road would most significantly affect those who live alone the road, and • The City of West Linn is represented by both a neighborhood association, (Robinwood) and a homeowner's association (Old River Woods). The home owners association is is comprised of property owners who live in close proximity to Old River Road. Old River Road residents should have the same consideration. Jerry Lublink pointed out that there are other issues that affect residents along Old River Road, such as the sewer overflows that happen during rainstorms -- possibly as a result of undersized pipes and an inadequate pump station. The task force agreed that the community and especially residents should be involved as much as possible and in view of the current committee structure, additional meetings such as "listening posts." could be used to gain valuable citizen input into the process. Not all of the committee members would have to attend these extra meetings -- only those with schedules that allowed it. The public should be encouraged to put their comments and issues in writing and technical questions should be directed to staff. It was determined necessary to develop a list of agency and government contacts. This would be valuable in identifying possible funding sources. Oregon's salmon restoration plan was used as an example. Other stakeholders identified as necessary to keep informed included private utilities and garbage service. The group asked that the West Linn City Council, City Manager and the Public Works Director be kept informed of its work. In addition, it was stressed that the West Linn Transportation Board and the Committees which were working on its Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Comprehensive Plan be kept informed. There was no further businesses and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Ron Bunch. Lone Ranee Planning Manager City of Lake Oswego -- January 12. 1998 013 ATTACHMENT D DRAFT TECHNICAL REPORT LIVABILITY, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE February, 1999 Please note that the `Technical Report" is a working document and as such is also a work in progress. It is envisioned that more information and analysis, especially of proposed design solutions will be ultimately made part of this document to complete the record of the Task Force's endeavor. Please note that, at this time, Figures and Appendices are not included. This material is being developed and will be provided later. INTRODUCTION The following report compiles the technical information used by the Old River Road Ad- hoc Task Force to address the Lake Oswego City Council's Charge/Mission Statement of October 27, 1998 (Appendix"A"). The report is organized as follows: • Summary of Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force • Location of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive • Physical Characteristics and Condition of the Roads • Historical Context • Environmental and Regulatory Context • Traffic Use Characteristics • Previous Planning Efforts and Community Discussions SUMMARY OF CHARGE/MISSION STATEMENT The Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force was convened by the Lake Oswego City Council in cooperation with the City of West Linn to: 1. Undertake a study of issues and conditions which now, and will in the future affect Old River Road 2. Reach a general consensus regarding the Road's future character and the level and 01J type of improvements necessary to ensure: a. Safety of neighborhood residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile drivers; b. Adequate emergency vehicle and school bus access. c. River Road's continued function as a residential street consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in particular: i. The need for safety for all modes of travel; ii. The recognition of the multi-use function of neighborhood streets for walking, bicycling and social interaction which preserves the privacy, quiet and safety of neighborhood living; iii. The provision of safe access to abutting lands; iv. Adequate and safe circulation from residential properties to the major streets system and neighborhood activity centers, and v. The need for connectivity of local streets to the surrounding transportation system. vi. Maintenance and where possible enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources per the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Statewide Planning Goal 15: Willamette River Greenway. vii. The preservation of River Road's character as a recreational resource for walking, biking and sightseeing. The Ad-hoc Task Force was specifically directed to not depart from Council's decision of October 16, 1998 that Old River Road not be closed. In addition, Council directed the Task Force to determine the alignment of a pathway on the length of Old River Road within the City limits and on Glenmorrie Road from its intersection with Highway 43 to Old River Road consistent with the City's Transportation System Plan. The Ad-hoc Task Force was to also recommend measures to accomplish the above objectives through study and analysis of issues which included but are not limited to the following: 1. Enforcement of traffic regulations; 2. Use of traffic management devices including those which direct and calm traffic; 3. Road maintenance (pavement, shoulder,clear vision requirements, and storm drainage); 4. Alignment of the above shoulder pathways and mitigation, as necessary, of negative impacts on the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources such as tree groves and stream corridors; 0L3 2 5. Encroachments of private improvements within the public right-of-way; 6. Parking within the public right-of-way. within thepublic right-of- way lantin and other landscape enhancements 7. Potential tree planting P and Willamette River Greenway to enhance scenic quality and neighborhood character. The Task Force was also asked to identify costs and funding proposals for improvements to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive needed to accomplish the above objectives. LOCATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE Old River Road (Figure 1) is located along Lake Oswego's eastern boundary of the Willamette River. It is located within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood and borders single- family residential lands and properties owned by the Sister's of the Holy Names and Marlyhrust University. Old River Road is classified by the City of Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan as a local residential street. Local residential streets are intended to provide direct access to abutting residential properties and connect to the collector and major street system. Attachment"A" describes the City of Lake Oswego Street Classification System and characteristics of local residential streets. The road runs for approximately one-half mile within the City limits and provides access to the abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood), and the Old River Woods Neighborhood(Robinwood Neighborhood Association) in West Linn, and abutting residential properties in Lake Oswego (Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association. The road connects to Oregon Highway 43 via Glenmorrie Drive in Lake Oswego and Walling Street in West Linn. Glenmorrie Drive (Figure 1) is also a local residential street and provides direct access to residential properties within the Glenmorrie Neighborhood. It has a narrow paved width of about 20 feet within a 40-foot right-of-way. Because of its location and proximity to Public Park land, scenic views of the Willamette River and low traffic volumes Old River Road attracts a significant number of recreational walkers and bicyclists. In addition, commuter cyclists also use the road to avoid the high traffic volumes of Highway 43. Old River Road provides a direct pedestrian and bicycle connection to George Rogers Park and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. For the walker and cyclist it provides a direct extension of the Park's river front pathway along the Willamette River. In the broad context Old River Road provides walkers and bicyclists an opportunity to safely access public lands including Rohr and George Rogers Parks in Lake Oswego, Mary S. Young State Park in West Linn and Tryon Creek State Park in Southwest 021. 3 FIGURE 1 LOCATION OF GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND OLD RIVER ROAD Lake Oswego, OR 022 4 Portland with a minimum of travel on the major street system. Figure 2 illustrates the location of Old River Road within this broader regional context. In addition to local residents, walkers and bicyclists, there are a number of other users of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Lake Oswego School District buses travel the road on a daily basis as do service and delivery vehicles including Rossman Sanitary Service. Utilities, including natural gas, cable,electric power and sanitary sewer are located within the right-of-way. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITION Old River Road is a two lane paved local street ranging from 20 to 22 feet in width within a fifty-foot right-of-way. Almost all of the road, except a very small portion, shown by Figure 1 is within the Lake Oswego City limits. The portion not within Lake Oswego is under the jurisdiction of Clackamas County. The road was originally constructed in Clackamas County to a rural standard with no curbs, gutters sidewalks or storm drainage. Storm runoff sheets to roadside ditches and to the Willamette River. The pavement condition of most of Old River Road is poor. A small section is rated good because of it was overlaid in conjunction with a recent sewer project. Much of pavement is cracked and rutted, allowing infiltration of water, which accelerates deterioration. There are no provisions to separate pedestrians and bicyclists from automobile traffic. Road shoulders are non-existent in many places. Where shoulders exist they are dirt and gravel and are not regularly maintained and are not walkable during wet weather. In several locations private property owners have extended landscaping and other improvements into the right-of-way. Glenmorrie Drive, is a two lane local street with a paved width of about 20 feet within a 40 foot right-of-way. Like Old River Road it was also constructed to a rural street section. Like Old River Road it has no sidewalks or pathways to separate the pedestrian and bicyclist from automobile traffic. Glenmorrie Road also has significant grades and sharp corners, which pose an additional hazard for the walker and cyclist. The pavement condition of most of Glenmorrie Drive is rated fair to poor. Old River Road was constructed on a cut made into the sloped bank of the Willamette River in the late 1800's to accommodate a narrow gauge railway. It is unlikely that specific engineering was done at the time, to ensure long-term stability of the construction. Over the past many years, the road has experienced several slides associated with heavy rains and high water conditions of the Willamette. The underlying geology of Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive is shown by Figure 3. Old River is located on alluvial deposits, which are susceptible to movement and erosion. Glenmorrie Drive is less prone to these problems. However, the street has been constructed on parent material of weathered sediments, which are also prone to movement. Figure 4 illustrates that the earthquake damage potential of the general area 023 5 FIGURE 2 OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE AND THE METRO REGIONAL TRAILS AND PATHWAY SYSTEM 024 6 FIGURE 3 GENERAL GEOLOGY GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 0257 FIGURE 4 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD is moderate to high relative to other parts of Lake Oswego. HISTORY The route of Old River Road was first used as a narrow gauge railway. During this time it served to transport raw materials,passengers, and goods, iron from the Oregon Iron and Steel smelters, once located in the vicinity of George Rogers Park to Willamette River locks at Oregon City. Glenmorrie Neighborhood whose boundaries include Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive was once an extensive estate belonging to Fred Morey who was the original owner/president of Portland General Electric. The estate was later converted to a number of individual residential parcels by his heirs following his death in 1910. The need for sanitary sewers caused the area to be annexed to Lake Oswego in the mid-1970's. Much of the residential development along Old River Road itself is relatively recent and the result of partitioning of large residential lots. The convent of the Sisters of the Hold Names was established in the 1850's. Marylhurst University followed shortly thereafter. The convent and Marylhurst University have a rich history and are important cultural and historic resources. ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY CONTEXT Both Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road exist within an environmental and regulatory context. All major public works construction projects, which are not needed to alleviate emergency situations, are required to conform to the following applicable regulations. Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Protection Program and Willamette River Greenway Glenmorrie Drive parallels a significant stream corridor(Figure 5), which has been designated by the City of Lake Oswego as being within its Resource Preservation (RP) Zone and is protected by provisions within the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance (Appendix B). Old River Road is within the Willamette River Greenway (Figure 6). The Willamette River Greenway comes under the auspices of Statewide Planning Goal 15 (Appendix"C") and implementing administrative rules which are administered at the state level by the Oregon State Parks Department. Any development within the Greenway is reviewed by both the City and State to ensure consistency with the Statewide Planning Goal, administrative rules and local regulations. The City of Lake Oswego has also adopted Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies pertaining to the Greenway (Appendix "D") which are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 15. These policies are implemented by the City's Development Code (Appendix "E") Greenway. The intent of this regulatory framework is to ensure a coordinated local and state Willamette River Greenway management program. 9 027 FIGURE 5 DESIGNATED SENSITIVE LANDS GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD 0 FIGURE 6 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY 029 Title 3 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Metro Title 3 Standards (Appendix F) apply to the Willamette River and other streams and rives in the Portland Metropolitan Area. These standards require local jurisdictions to protect and enhance riparian vegetative buffers to control sedimentation and other water-borne pollutants. The City of Lake Oswego's Sensitive Lands Program in conjunction with its Erosion Control standards have been found by Metro to implement Title 3 requirements. The natural characteristics of the Willamette River riparian zone within that portion of the study area that abuts private residential lands has been, for the most part, changed dramatically from its natural state. In many areas native vegetation has been removed and supplanted by ornamental and invasive species. Boating facilities and access improvements have been constructed over the years within portions of this area. Much of the riparian over story is intact and no human made improvements have been made along the Willamette River's frontage of the Sisters of the Holy Names and Marylhurst University properties. However,invasive species, particularly English Ivy have compromised the area's environmental integrity. RemovaUFill Activities and Erosion Control Construction or removal-fill activities within the ordinary low water line of the Willamette River are jointly regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the Oregon Division of State Lands (ODSL) pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. These agencies coordinate their regulatory and review activities with the National Oceanic and Fisheries Administration. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality per Federal Environmental Protection Guidelines regulates discharges to the River such as sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges. The City of Lake Oswego regulates activities, which may result in the disturbance of 500 square feet of land area or the removaUfill or more than 50 cubic yards per its Erosion Control Standard (Appendix G). Persons engaging in this kind of activity are required to acquire an erosion control permit. Larger projects which would result in the disturbance of five acres or more, are also required to apply for a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) which is coordinated by Lake Oswego through Clackamas County. Flood Plain Regulations The 100-year flood plain of the Willamette River is shown by Figure 7. Portions of Old River has been under during past flood events (1964). The City of Lake Oswego has developed Flood Plain Standards, which have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) to protect life and property. The Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) coordinate with 033 12 FIGURE 7 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD WILLAMETTE RIVER FLOODWAY AND FLOODPLAIN Ga1 the City in periodic updates of its regulatory flood maps. Tree Cutting and Vegetation Removal In addition to all land use and building activities the City of Lake Oswego regulates tree cutting within the City Limits pursuant to LOC Chapter 55 (Appendix H). The code requires applications for tree cutting permits for all trees five inches and diameter and larger. For single-family residential lots which cannot be further partitioned per the lot size requirements of the underlying zone permits are routinely granted "over-the-counter" absent the presence of a designated natural resource area or designated heritage trees. For other lands which can be further divided, trees are flagged and opportunity is provided for affected parties to request a hearing before the Development Review Commission. Furthermore, any tree cutting and vegetation removal within the Willamette Greenway is also subject to the City and States Greenway Regulations. Coastal Steelhead Endangered Species Designation In March 1998 the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) added the lower Columbia Steelhead Trout to the list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This listing affects habitat in the Sandy Basin, the Willamette River below the Oregon Falls, and the Clackamas River. It is likely that six or seven more species will be listed by spring, 1999, one of them endangered and the rest as threatened species in urban Portland during all months of the year. The effect of the listing is to prohibit a"take" of Steelhead without a federal permit. In addition to catching or killing fish directly, a take also means a"significant habitat modification or degradation which also injures fish or decreases their opportunity for survival. The City of Lake Oswego, like other Portland area communities that border the Willamette River, will be required to participate in a response and recovery effort, in particular to ensure no further degradation of the Willamette River. Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan The Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the City's primary policy document regarding management and future development of its transportation system. The TSP's associated Transportation Public Facility Element lists and identifies the location of future transportation projects in Lake Oswego. The TSP and the Comprehensive Plan are relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive because these documents designate the functional classification of City streets and provide for policy guidance regarding their overall management. The Public Facility Plan element of the TSP identifies and prioritizes major transportation projects throughout the City. The TSP is part of the Comprehensive Plan and is adopted legislatively by the City Council. It can be amended in only the same manner. The Transportation Public Facility Plan does not include maintenance projects such as overlays and other pavement management 0 3 ] 14 activities. For projects to be added or removed to the TSP, a land use process must be followed including notice and public hearings. The Public Facility Plan has planned for multi-purpose pathways (Figure 8)to be constructed on Glenmorrie and Old River Road. No other capacity related improvements are planned. The City's Comprehensive Plan provides policy guidance regarding land use actions. A major component of the Comprehensive Plan is the Goal 12: Transportation goals and policies. The City either refers to these policies when making land use/transportation decisions. Goals and policies relevant to Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive as local residential streets are provided as Appendix I. It is important to stress that Lake Oswego's Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan must be consistent with the Statewide Planning Goal 12, Transportation and implementing administrative rules. TRAFFIC USE CHARACTERISTICS The most recent traffic volume and speed studies on Old River Road were done on April 28, 1998 in two locations. The results of these studies are follows: Traffic volumes taken at 18160 Old River Road north of River Woods Place Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined= 198 Trips (47%of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined= 223 Trips (53%of total) Total Trips: 421 Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. = 30 cars Peak hour volume (p.m.): 5:00 p.m. = 31 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (198 trips total): Results: 6% (12 cars) were going I - 19 mph 16.2 % (32 cars)were going 20—24 mph 30.8% (61 cars)were going 25—29 mph 30.3% (60 cars)were going 30—34 mph 10.1% (20 cars)were going 35 —39 mph 5.1% (10 cars)were going 40—44 mph 1 car was going between 45 —49 mph 2 cars were gonig between 50— 54 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (223 trips total): 033 15 Results: 10.7 % (24 cars) were going 1 - 19 mph 27.8 % (62 cars) were going 20 —24 mph 39.5% (88 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 16.6% (37 cars) were going 30— 34 mph 3.6°A) (8 cars) were going 35 — 39 mph 1.3 % (3 cars) were going 40 — 44 mph 1 car was going between 70 —99 mph Traffic volumes taken at 16500 at Glenmorrie Drive 4/28/98 Results: Morning and afternoon south-bound trips combined=230 Trips (48.7% of total) Morning and afternoon north-bound trips combined = 242 Trips (51.3 of total) Total Trips: 472 Trips Peak hour volume (a.m.): 7:00 a.m. = 29 cars Peak hour volume (p.m.): 5:00 p.m.= 34 cars Speeds taken at the same location Southbound (230 trips total): Results: 24.4% (56 cars) were going 1 - 19 mph 39.6% (9lcars) were going 20—24 mph 30.0% (69 cars) were going 25 — 29 mph 4.80% (11 cars) were going 30— 34 mph .90% (2 cars) were going 35 —39 mph Speeds taken at the same location Northbound (242 trips total): Results: 20.7% (50 cars) were going 1 - 19 mph 53.3% (129 cars) were going 20 —24 mph 24.0% (58 cars) were going 25 —29 mph 2.1% (5 cars) were going 30 —34 mph In addition to traffic counts and speed studies local residents on September 24, 1998, a Sunday, counted walkers,joggers and bikers about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.. Individual counts were made, noting how many of these recreational users were children. Dogs were also counted. Counts were also made of vehicles. The results of these efforts are that there were 287 walkers, 180 joggers, and 111 bikers for a total of 578 recreational users. This survey also counted 55 children and 70 dogs. There were 247 vehicles counted. A memorandum from Nancy Winbigler. 34122 Glenmorrie Drive detailing this exercise is attached as Appendix J. 0 3 I 16 FIGURE 8 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN DESIGNATION OF MULTI-PURPOSE PATHWAYS ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND GLENMORRIE DRIVE (� 3 � PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Glenmorrie Neighborhood The Glenmorrie Neighborhood and residents along Old River Road have a lengthy history with the City of Lake Oswego regarding the management and character of Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. As part of the 1991 City of Lake Oswego Pathway and Open Space Bond Issue, the City proposed to construct an eight to 10 foot pathway on the east side of Old River Road from its intersection with Glenmorrie Drive to West Linn. A majority of those who attended the public meetings opposed the pathway. Three common themes were: • The proposed path was out of scale with the character the road and the neighborhood; • It would widen the road and encourage speeding; • It would have too much impact on the natural environment and on adjacent private property. Since the City dropped the original pathway proposal the Glenmorrie Neighborhood actively lobbied to have the pathway projects dropped from the City's Transportation System Plan. In addition, the neighborhood in August 1998 petitioned the City Council to close Old River Road at its Boundary with West Linn. At its October 20, 1998 meeting the City Council confirmed its wish for the road to remain open and for future multi-use pathways on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road to remain in the Transportation System Plan Sisters of the Holy Names and Mary's Woods On September 9, 1998 the Lake Oswego Development Review Commission approved the final findings conclusions and order for Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS (Overall Development Plan and Schedule) which allows for the development of 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. Up to an additional 350 units of special use housing and supporting medical related land uses are proposed as later phases. A condition of land use approval is the construction of a five-foot pathway along that portion of its property that fronts Old River Road. The improvement shall occur at later phase, Phase I-B. 03 :3 18 LIST OF APPENDICES A. City Council October 27, 1998 Charge/Mission Statement to the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force B. City of Lake Oswego Sensitive Lands Standards pertaining to Stream Corridor Protection C. Statewide Planning Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway D. City of Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway E. LOC 48.16, Willamette River Greenway Overlay Zone F. Title 3 Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan -- Applicability to the Willamette River G. LODS 17.005, City of Lake Oswego Flood Plain Standards H. LOC Chapter 55,Tree Cutting I. Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Directly Applicable to Local Residential Street J. Traffic Study Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler, 34122 Glenmorrie Drive 037 19 03 ATTACHMENT E PAST CORRESPONDENCE, STUDIES AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAIING TO OLD RIVER ROAD Attachments: 1. City of Lake Oswego Traffic Count and Speed Studies (4/28/99) 2. May 6, 1998, letter from Jim Radda, Chair, Glenmorrie Neighborhood expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. 3. August 15, 1998, letter from Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association to the Lake Oswego Design Review Commission proposing that Old River Road be closed to motorized traffic at the boundary between West Linn and Lake Oswego 4. August 17, 1998, Findings Conclusions and Order for Mary's Woods at Marylhurst Inc.which provides for a condition of approval to construct a five foot pathway along Old River Road and an eight foot access pathway through the site (from Highway 43 to Old River Road). 5. August 18, 1998, letter from Judy Dauble and Barry Mount transmitting a petition from Glenmorrie residents to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn. 6. September 10, 1998, letter to the Lake Oswego Review by Jim Radda and three co-signers regarding closure of Old River Road to most cars. 7. September 14, 1998, Letter from Jim Radda to the Lake Oswego City Council expressing opposition to the Lake Oswego Transportation System Plan identifying pathways on Old River Road and Glenmorrie Drive. The letter requests that the neighborhood be given an opportunity to plan an alternative to pathways. 8. Memorandum from Nancy Winbigler regarding neighborhood survey of Old River Road users. 9. Lake Oswego Review Editorial to close Old River Road to non-local traffic. 10. October 2, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Mayor Klammer and members of the Lake Oswego City Council regarding concern of Old River Woods residents to possible closure of the Old River Road. 11. Police Department memorandum regarding reported accidents on Old River Road. 033 12. City of Lake Oswego ranking criteria for Old River Road and other pathways used as part of TSP development. 13. Speed bump criteria from Lake Oswego Uniform Traffic Code. 14. November 1, 1998, letter from Thomas Chow to Barry Mount and Judy Dauble letter from neighbors) 15. December 15, 1998, Correspondence (with accompanying from Jim Radda to Mayor Klammer regarding inadequate Glenmorrie Neighborhood represent ation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. A response from Doug Schmitz, City Manager accompanies. 16. December 29, 1998, letter from Jerry and Leslie Lublink regarding Glenmorrie's representation on the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force. 17. December 18 and 20, 1998 letters from C.C. Dawell to Mayor Klammer regarding Old River Road issues. A response from the Mayor accompanies. Orrlet2 City of Lake Oswego 7C/ ( ( - (., Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St.: 8 # 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/27/98 counter: 8 _^serval - —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fr 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avg. Begin SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB _2:AM 0 1 0 0 * * * * * • * ' 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 * * * * * ' * * 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 = * * * * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 * *. * * * ' * * 0 0 4:00 0 1 1 1 * * * * * ' * * 0 1. 5:00 0 1 0 2 * * * ' ' * ' * 0 1 6:00 2 4 2 8 * * * * * ' * 2 6 7:00 1 30 2 30 * * * * * * * * 1 30 8:00 7 24 4 19 * * * ' * * * * 4 14 9:DO . 6 10 ' * * * * * * * * * 6 11 10:00 6 8 * * * * * * * * * * 5 24 11:00 9 10 * * * * * * * * * * 27 66 12:PM 9 7 * * * * * * * * * ' 28 30 1:00 11 11 * * * * * * * * 11 10 2:00 10 12 * * * * * * * * * * 12 11 3:00 27 16 * * = * * * * * * * 21 13 4:00 32 13 * * * * * * * * * 21 11 5:00 21 31 * * * * * ' * * * 26 22 6:00 11 16 * * * * * * * * * 12 13 7:00 12 4 * * * * * * * * * * 14 7 8:00 13 9 * * * ' * * * ' * 11 8 9:00 8 5 ' * * * * * * * * * 8 6 10:00 _ . 10 8 * * * ' ' * * * * * 6 4 11:00 1 1 1 * * * r * * * *sr * * 1 1 Totals 241 317 198 223 9 60 * * * * * * 216 289 Combined 558 421 69 * * ' = 505 Split % 43.2 56.8 47.0 53.0 13.0 87.0 * * * * * * * * 42.8 57.2 AM: Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 * * * * ' * * * 11:00 11:00 Volume 46 122 9; 30{ 4 30 * * * * * * * 27 66 PM: Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 4:00 5:00 * * * * * ' * * * * 12:00 12:00 Volume 47 53 32 31 * * * * * * * * * * 28 30 011 ATTACHMENT 1 =11U5 File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1996 Page City of Lake Oswego H v 1 7 ' t Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Coss St.: @ i 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/26/98 Counter: 8 Direction: SB Begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time NIPH MPH MPH MPH NO?H MPH MPH !R3H MPH M.PH MPH MPH MPH 12:AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6:00 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 7:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 8:00 7 0 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 9:00 6 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10:00 6 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 11:00 9 0 1 1 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 12:PM 9 0 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 1:00 11 0 0 3 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 2:00 10 0 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 3:00 27 0 2 6 10 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 4:00 32 0 3 3 10 11 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 5:00 21 0 0 5 7 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 6:00 11 0 0 2 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 31 7:00 12 0 0 2 4 3 3 C 0 C 0 0 0 0 30 8:00 13 0 0 4 3 4 1 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 30 ?:00 8 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 33 1C:00 10 0 0 0 1 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 11:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Daily 198 1 11 32 61 60 20 10 1 2 0 0 C 0 29 Totals Percent 0.5 5.6 16.2 30.8 30.3 10.1 5.1 0.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 21.3 22.8 29.5 36.0 38.5 IC MPH Pace Speed: 25 - 35 Number in pace : 121 € in pace 61.1 Sneed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 1.5 0.3 0.0 Totals 3 C 0 d : :::.NJS File: ORRSORWP Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 3 City of Lake Oswego % - lilt - v\.../ :'air. St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Toss St.: 8 1 18160 n/o River Woods P1. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 8 Direction: NB . egin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH NPH 12:AM 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 3:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 3:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 6:00 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 7:00 30 0 3 11 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 24 1 2 7 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 9:00 10 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 10:00 8 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 11:00 10 0 1 3 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 12:PM 7 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1:00 11 0 2 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2:00 12 0 1 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 3:00 16 0 0 4 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 27 4:00 13 0 2 1 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 5:00 31 0 4 7 :3 6 1 0 0 0 0 D C 0 26 6:00 16 0 2 2 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 7:00 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 8:00 9 0 0 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 28 3:00 5 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 10:00 8 0 0 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 11:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 C 0 27 :ally 223 1 23 62 88 37 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 Totals Percent 0.4 10.3 27.8 39.5 16.6 3.6 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 of Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 19.8 20.8 26.5 32.2 33.6 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 150 % in pace 67.3 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.4 C.4 0.4 Totals - 1 043 ,;:NOS File: ORRSORW? Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 4 • City of Lake Oswego 7 U i v ✓ 1 Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: Cross St. : , @ t 16500 at Glenmorsie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/27/98 C___.ter: 7 :-.serval —Tue 28— —Wed 29— —Thu 30— —Fri 1— —Sat 2— —Sun 3— Weekday Avc. Segin \ NB SB NB SS NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB NB SB 12:AM 1 0 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 1:00 0 1 0 0 * * * * * * * * 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 * * * * * * * 0 0 3:00 1 1 0 0 "* * * * * * * * 0 0 4:00 0 0 1 1 * * * * * * * * 0 0 5:00 2 0 2 0 * * * * a * * * 2 0 6:00 6 0 8 2 * * * * a * * a 7 1 7:00 29 3 33 3 * * * * * * * * 31 3 8:00 22 11 23 7 * * * * * * * * 22 9 9:00 17 6 16 12 * * * * * * * 12 7 10:00 9 5 * * * * * * * * * * 14 7 11:00 12 8 * * * * * * * * * * 69 24 12:PM 7 13 * * * * * * * * * * 36 32 1:00 10 12 * * * * * * * w * * 9 10 2:0C 13 9 * * * I * * * * 13 12 3:00 17 26 * * I * * I I * * * 14 19 4:00 16 32 * * * I I * * * * * 11 23 5:00 26 34 * * * * I * * I * * 20 30 6:00 28 20 * * * * * * * * 23 21 7:00 5 15 * * * * * * * * I * 9 17 8:00 8 12 * * a I I * * * * * 7 11 .:CO 6 11 * * * I * * * * * * 7 10 11.00 5 1C w * * * I * * * * * 2 7 11:00 2 1 * * * * * * * * * * 1 1 _c;=ais 314 25C 242 230 83 25 * * * * * * * * 3C9 244 Oombined 564 472 108 * * a * 553 S=_:t % 55.7 44.3 51.3 48.7 76.9 23.1 * * * * a * * * 55.9 44.1 Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 9:00 * * * * * * * * 11:00 11:00 Volume 126 40 29 11 33 12 * * * * * a * 69 24 M. Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 6:00 5:00 * * * * * * * * * * 12:00 12:00 vo;ume 65 52 28 34 * * * * * * a * * * 36 32 044 NCS File: ORR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 Page 1 City of Lake Oswego I V L.`., f Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: .Cross St.: @ # 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 7 Direction: NB Begin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg Time MPH MPH MPH PH MPH MPH MPH MPH M H MPH MPH NL°H MPH .2:AM 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 6:00 6 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 7:00 29 1 4 17 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 8:00 22 0 1 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 9:00 17 0 2 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 10:00 9 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 11:00 12 0 2 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 7 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 1:00 10 0 2 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 2:00 13 2 1 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 17 2 1 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 4:00 16 1 1 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 5:00 26 0 6 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 6:00 28 0 10 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 7:00 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 21 8:00 8 0 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 9:00 6 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 10:00 5 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 11:00 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Daily 242 6 44 129 58 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 22 Totals Percent 2.5 18.2 53.3 24.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 C.0 cf Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 17.2 18.5 22.8 27.3 28.4 10 MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 187 % in pace 77.3 Sneed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.0 0.0 0.0 Totals 0 0 0 045 -:BUS File: CP.R@GMT - Printed: 04-29-1998 ?age 3 City of Lake Oswego -1 U Y`v v .., Main St.: Old River Road Public Works Site: :_oss St.: • @ 4 16500 at Glenmorrie Dr. Engineering Date: 04/28/98 Counter: 7 Direction: S3 ,ecin Total 1-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-99 Avg T_me MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH MPH .2:AM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 1:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 2:00 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3:00 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 4:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 7:00 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 8:00 11 0 2 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 24 9:00 6 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10:00 5 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 11:00 8 C 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 12:PM 13 0 2 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 11:00 12 1 4 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2:00 9 0 2 6 0 1 C 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 22 3:00 26 0 7 9 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 4:00 32 1 7 13 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 5:00 34 1 6 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 6:00 20 2 1 10 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 7:00 15 0 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8:00 12 0 4 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3:00 11 0 2 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 10:00 10 0 1 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 11:00 1 0 0 1 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Ta_ly 230 8 48 91 69 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 Totals Percent 3.5 20.9 39.6 30.0 4.8 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 D.0 0.0 0.4 cf Total Percentile Speeds: 10% 15% 50% 85% 90% 16.7 17.8 23.2 26.6 29.3 IT MPH Pace Speed: 20 - 30 Number in pace : 160 _r. pace 69.6 Speed Exceeded 45 MPH 55 MPH 65 MPH Percentage 0.4 0.4 0.4 Totals 1 1 1 Goo _..us File: 3RR@GMD Printed: 04-29-1998 ?age 4 h os[•rt' rax iv ,a • - . !To_.._ I Fron+. -r GLENMORRIE NEIGHS° -��'uE �Y?/S t= �' I f1 � Ce.'Cect co. Pnone a Rhone . ! f FACSIMILE TF Far' .S TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY CC FAX NO: ‘35 _ FROM: JAMES P. RADDA, CHAIR, GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TEL / FAX: (503) 536-6381 DATE: MAY 1, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED, INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 SUBJECT: BRIDGE CROSSING / TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-18 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF MULTI-USE PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD I GLENMORRIE DRIVE I WOULD LIKE TO STATE AGAIN MY PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 21, 1998 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS THE OPPOSITION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CROSSING THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN THE AREA OF LAKE OSWEGO. WE KNOW IT WOULD DESTROY A LARGE SECTION OF THE OLDEST AND MOST ESTABLISHED AREAS OF LAKE OSWEGO. 2. ITEM P-18 TEN YEAR PLAN. THIS ITEM PROPOSES SPENDING UP TO 5500,000 TO CONSTRUCT AN OFF-ROAD PATHWAY ON OLD RIVER ROAD AND AN ADDED SHOULDER PATHWAY ON GLENMORRIE DRIVE. WHILE THE GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AGREES CHANGES ARE NEEDED, WE ARE CONVINCED THE OFF-SITE PATHWAY IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A. IN MOST AREAS OF THE PROPOSED ROUTE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEN FOOT OFF-ROAD PATHWAY WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT; IN SOME AREAS AN IMPOSSIBILITY WITHOUT HEROIC MEASURES. AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND OR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONDUCT A WALK THROUGH OF THE SITE TO SHOW THE PROBLEMS WHICH WOULD BE ENCOUNTERED IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PATHWAY. B. MUCH OF WHAT LITTLE REMAINS OF LAKE OSWEGO'S NATURAL SETTING CN HE RIVERBANK WOULD BE ELIMINATED. C. THE PRICE TAG OF $500.000 IS, IN OUR ESTIMATION, CONSIDERABLY LOW. D. THE INCREASING TRAFFIC FROM WEST LINN AS A COMPETING ARTERIAL TO HIGHWAY 43 IS INCONSISTENT WITH SOUND 0 4 7 ATTACHMENT 2 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC PLANNING AND ROAD USE R ROAD AND GGALS AS LENMORRIED IN GOAL DRIVE MAJOR STREET SYSTEMS OLD RIVE DRIVE WERE NOT BUILT TO ACCOMMODATE POSEE r DESP'EED LIMIT TRAFFIC CURRENTLY EXPERIENCED AT THE ABOVE OF 25 MPH. THE NATURAL BEAUTY AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC. BE SACRIFICED TO ACCOMMODATE RATHER THAN THE OFF-ROAD R PATROADHWAY, ,GLENMORRIE WE PROPOSE DRIVE THE CITY EITHER DELETE THE OLD RIVE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN OR DESIGN/ IG ITS STATUS AS A SHARED ROADWAY. WE SUGGEST ALSO THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX SPEED BUMPS OVER TOTAL COST OF RE: PROPOSED LESS THAN $10,000; A SAVINGS OF $490,000 OF THE OFF-ROAD PATHWAY. AN ALTERNATIVE TO THIS PLO CLOSEHE OE RIVER RI WEST OAD TO MOTORIZED VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT LINN BOUNDARY. IN THAT CASE, D CBUMPS WOULD NOT BE BE FREE TO BE USED REQUIRED AND THE ENTIRE ROAD WO AS A COMBINED WALK W YTHE ROAD OLD RIVER ROAD HIKE WAY, AND AN ACCESS AS D FOR THE FEW HOUSES ON ONLY SEVEN DRIVEWAYS. WE WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY THECITY,TOFURTHER DISCUSS THESE OPTIONS AND OTHERS WITH SINCERELY, T HE <<' T y c MJ' - Fo R YuxvtL 043 24 EXHIBIT P/11 ? le-15-9t) GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Auous? 15, 199a City of Lake Oswego Design Review Commission Mr. Douglas Cushing, Chairman Dear Mr. Cushing and Commissioners: The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association (GNA) enjoys being one of only two neighborhood associations in Lake Oswego bounded by both park and riverfront. This makes our neighborhood distinctively livable and a destination point for people from within and without our city. It is for this reason that we have come together, united in our commitment to preserve and protect a most valuable asset: the Willamette River (recently desicnated an American Heritage River) green way along Old River Road. Long recognized as an asset to our community, and widely used by pedestrians of ail ages in every mode of non-motorized transportation, this area requires immediate action to secure its place in the future of our community. We propose Old River Road be dosed to motorized vehicular traffic at the boundary between Lake Oswego and West Linn. The few residents wnc must access their property along the most northerly section of Old River Roae anc who own the property along the riverfront re in full support of this closure. Motor vehicle traffic will be limited to their ingress and egress, assuring the ultimate safety for pedestrians. in essence the City of Lake Oswego will gain an immediate pedestrian pathway without bearing the exoense and effort of other proposed plans. Rather, improvements may be made to landscaoing and installing benches. wnich any walker will tell you, is more desirable than more asphalt, more concrete, more altering the natural setting. Removing this proposed project for off road pathways from the transportation plan and transferring it to a parks plan will also demonstrate the commitment of the City of Lake Oswego to the designation of the Willemette River as an -American Heritage River'. Quoting from the Lake Osweao Review issue of August 6, 1998 "The goal of the American Rivers Hertage Initiative is to support communities in locally based efforts to restore and protect rivers." The creation of off road pathways on Old River Road will to nothing to support this goal and will in fact do the opposite. it is difficult to imagine the removal of natural vegetation. additional excavation, and the creation of more impervious surfaces by the addition of asphalt will in any way support efforts to restore and protect our river. 0 4 9 ATTACHMENT 3 HDl7.13n >lO 1E Wd??:T 2 RE. LT 5'Td GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION For these reasons. the GNA opposes the creation of a off-road pathway on Old River Road ! Glenmorrie Road as proposed in the City cf Lake Oswego Transportation Systern Plan PA 7-97 P-1 8. Ten Year Plan. Obliging the developers of Mary's Woods to create an off road pathway on the section of Old River Road will be counter to the efforts of the GNA and the American Rivers Heritage Initiative and to the deany expressed wishes of the residents of Old River Road. The closing of Did River Road is an immediately available alternative to off road pathways at a considerable savings to the City of Lake Oswego, will promote the beautification of our city, and herald our community as leaders in the restoration and protection of our American Heritage River. in closing, we believe this action will bring a welcome round of applause by Oswegians citywide and remind us that sometimes the best solution is the most simple. Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board C.t/ Cz" cc. Council. City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego Review 050 :-ioie3A '3 ;io7 7s wCsz :e ..o, s;l= u� ILIII BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE 3 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO 4 5 6 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PHASE 1-A ) DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 7 OF MARY'S WOODS ODPS ) Mary's Woods at Marylhurst, Inc. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & ORDER 8 9 io NATURE OF APPLICATION 11 12 The applicant is requesting approval of the Phase I-A of Mary's Woods ODPS, consisting of the 13 following components: 14 15 1. A development review approval for 347 units of special use housing, including 314 units of 16 independent and congregate care units, and 33 cottages. 17 18 2. A planned development overlay district for the proposed mixed use special use housing 19 project. 20 21 3. A Class I variance to LOC 48.20.549(l)(e) which requires that walkways within special use 22 housing projects not exceed 8% in grade. The applicant is requesting approval of a Class I 23 variance in order to increase the grade on a short distance of a walkway loop (150 feet in 24 length) from 8% to 10%. 25 26 The site is located on the east side of Hwy. 43 across from Brookhurst Drive and Marylbrook 27 Drive (Tax Lots 300, 401 and 402 of Tax Map 21E 14 & Index) 78 29 30 HEARINGS 31 32 The Development Review Commission held a public hearing and considered this application at 33 its meeting of August 17, 1998. 34 35 CRITERIA AND STANDARDS 36 37 A. City of Lake Osweco Comprehensive Plan: 38 39 Marylhurst Special District Plan Goals & Policies 40 41 42 051 ATTACHMENT 4 PAGE 1 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 i B. City of Lake Oswego Zoning Code (LOC Chapter 48): 1 3 LOC 48.02.015 Definitions 4 LOC 48.02.045 Official Action 5 LOC 48.02.105 Revocation of Approval 6 LOC 48.06.195-48.06.225 R-10 (Low Density Residential) Zone 7 Description 8 LOC 48.10.300-48.10.315 OC (Office Campus) Zone Description 9 LOC 48.14.390-48.14.410 CI (Campus Institutional) Zone 10 Description 11 LOC 48.18.470-48.18.490 Planned Development Overlay 12 LOC 48.16.430-48.16.436 Greenway Management Overlay 13 LOC 48.17.005-48.17.610 Sensitive Lands Overlay Districts 14 LOC 48.20.530(2) Vision Clearance 15 LOC 48.20.535(4) Special Street Setbacks 16 LOC 48.20.549 Standards for Special Use Housing 17 18 C. City of Lake Oswego Development Code (LOC Chapter 49): 19 20 LOC 49.16.015 Definitions 21 LOC 49.16.020 Application of Code 22 LOC 49.16.025 Authority of Planning Director LOC 49.16.035 Development Permit Required 24 LOC 49.20.110 Minor Development 25 LOC 49.20.115 Major Development 26 LOC 49.22.200 Burden of Proof 2 7 LOC 49.22.205 Development Standards 28 LOC 49.22.215 Review Criteria for Minor Development 29 LOC 49.22.220 Review Criteria for Major Developments 30 LOC 49.22.225 Condition of Approval 31 LOC 49.26.300-49.26.340 Overall Development Plan and Schedule 32 LOC 49.28.400-49.28.405 Variances 33 LOC 49.36.705 Neighborhood Contact Required 34 LOC 49.40.800-49.40.820 Review of Minor Development Application 35 LOC 49.44.900-49.44.920 Review of Major Development Applications 36 LOC 49.46.1000-49.46.1035 Hearings Before a Hearing Body 37 LOC 49.56.1300-49.56.1310 Effects of Approval/Denial of 38 Development Permit 39 LOC 49.58.1400-49.58.1430 Compliance with Approved Permit 40 41 D. City of Lake Oswego Development Standards: 43 2.005-2.040 Building Design 44 3.005-3.040 Stream Corridor 45 4.005-4.040 Wetlands PAGE 2 DR 3-98'VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 052 • 1 5.005-5.040 Street Lights 2 6.005-6.040 Transit System 3 7.005-7.040 Parking and Loading 4 8.005-8.040 Park and Open Space 9.005-9.040 Landscaping, Screening and Buffering 6 11.005-11.040 Drainage for Major Development 7 13.005-13.040 Weak Foundation Soils 8 14.005-14.040 Utilities 9 16.005-16.040 Hillside Protection 10 17.005-17.040 Flood Plain 11 18.005-18.040 Access 12 19.005-19.040 Site Circulation - Private Streets/Driveways 13 20.005-20.040 Site Circulation- Bikeways and Walkways 14 15 E. City of Lake Oswego System Development Charges Ordinance (LOC Chanter 39): 16 17 LOC 39.02.011-39.08.131 System Development Charges 18 19 F. City of Lake Oswego Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance (LOC Chanter 42): 20 21 LOC 42.03.035 Arterial Streets-Specific Standards 22 LOC 42.03.110 Provisions for Widening Streets 23 LOC 42.03.060 Grades 24 25 G. City of Lake Oswego Sign Ordinance (Chapter 47): 26 27 LOC 47.10.405 Permanent Signage Requiring Permit 28 Allowed in Residential Zones 29 LOC 47.10.415 Permanent Signage Requiring Permit 30 Allowed in Commercial Zones (OC) 1 32 H. City of Lake Oswego Tree Cutting Ordinance (LOC Chapter 55): 33 34 LOC 55.02.020 Definitions 35 LOC 55.02.030(2) Tree Cutting Without Permits Prohibited 36 LOC 55.02.071(2) Applicability of Tree Cutting Criteria 37 LOC 55.02.080 Criteria for Issuance of Permits _8 3 9 I. Prior Approvals: 40 41 PA 5-88/ZC 7-88 42 ODPS 3-88 43 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96 44 ODPS 2-95/SD 8-96(Mod. 8-97) 45 PAGE 3 DR 3-98NAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 053 1 I. The Commission received testimony from the applicant regarding the timing of construction of the staff recommended five foot pathway along Old River Road and 3 the eight foot public accessway through the site (from Hwy 43 to Old River Road, as 4 shown on Exhibit 20A). The Commission agreed with the applicant that these 5 pedestrian/bike improvements should more appropriately be deferred until Phase I-B 6 for the following reasons: 7 8 • The upcoming Transportation System Plan (TSP), which illustrates a multi-use 9 pathway along Old River Road, will be scheduled before the City Council later this 10 year. Once the Council makes a decision on this issue, it would serve as a 11 guideline regarding the further necessity of a pathway on Old River Road. 12 13 • The postponement of the pathway and the public accessway to Phase I-B would 14 provide the applicant with additional time to further analyze the most desirable 15 location for these improvements. The applicant has already agreed to develop 16 detailed site plan and address technical design issues associated with these 17 facilities in their development review application for Phase I-B. 18 19 The applicant further acknowledged and the Commission found that there was a nexus 20 between the recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed uses in 21 Phase I-A and the need for a pathway along Old River Road and an east-west oriented L2 public accessway through the site. The applicant also acknowledges and the 23 Commission finds that the requirement that the applicant construct these 24 improvements (including dedication of public right of way and/or easements) is 25 roughly proportional to the impacts created by the increased needs and access demands 26 resulting from the uses proposed in this phase as required by the Supreme Cour's decision in Dolan vs. City of Tigard. 28 29 The Commission found and the applicant agreed that the impacts of Phase I-A may be 30 cumulated with the subsequent development phase impacts for the purpose of 31 requiring construction of improvements mentioned above and dedication to the public 32 of adequate right of way or easement as a condition of approval of Phase I-B 33 application. Therefore, staff recommended conditions B(3)(m) and (n) were deleted 34 and replaced with a new condition B(3)(g). 35 36 II. The Commission received additional information concerning the design of the 37 proposed carports in Exhibit 82. The Commission found that the revised carport 38 design was more complementary to the proposed apartment buildings than the original 39 design. The new carports would incorporate roof elements and design that are similar 40 to the entry structures in front of the apartments buildings. Therefore, staff 41 recommended condition B(12) was deleted. 42 43 III. The Commission received testimony from the applicant concerning the mitigation 44 trees and the need to allow the applicant to plant them over the entire ODPS site rather PAGE 5 DR -98.1VAR 9-98/PD 3-98 - 1289 05 .1 responsibilities, costs and liabilities associated with the design and construction of those improvements. 4 j) An eight foot wide meandering concrete pathway along Hwy. 43. s 6 k) Undergrounding of all existing and new utilities on the site. 7 8 1) An erosion control plan conforming to LOC Chapter 52_ (NPDES 9 permit). 10 11 m) A final grading plan complying with the recommendations of the soils 12 report (Exhibit 60). Incorporate pertinent specifications from the soils 13 report as notes on the plans. 14 15 n) A final street and walkway lighting plan in accordance with Exhibit 61. 16 All internal site and street lighting shall consist of low pressure or high 17 pressure sodium lights or metal halide lights. Fixtures HXI shall be 18 selected in black or dark bronze colors. The maximum pole height shall 19 be 20' for parking lights and 10'-15' for internal pathways and piazza 20 lighting. 21 22 o) A street improvement plan for Hwy. 43 as generally illustrated on 23 • Exhibits 42 and 43. 24 p) The "contract limit'limit of work" boundary shall maintain a minimum 26 setback from all stream corridors and buffer zones. There shall be no 27 storage of material within the resource areas. 28 29 q) As consideration for the Cite deferring the request for conditions of 30 approval requiring construction and dedication of a five foot public 31 pathway along Old River Road, and an eight foot east-west public 32 accessway through the site, the applicant shall execute a written 33 agreement with the City: 35 i. Stipulating to the nexus between the recreational needs and access 36 demands created by the proposed uses in Phase I-A and the need • 37 for the pathway and accessway; and. 38 39 ii. Stipulating that the requirement of constructing and dedicating the 40 pathway and accessway to the public is roughly proportional to the =1 recreational needs and access demands created by the proposed 42 uses; and, PAGE 9 DR 3-98NAR 9-98'PD 3-98 - 1289 _ 055 1 2 I CERTIFY THAT THIS ORDER was presented to and APPROVED by the Development 3 Review Commission of the City of Lake Oswego. 4 ,�- 5 DATED this - day ofAQ7e//'-- , 1998 6 7 8 9 10 Douglas P.Oiushing, Chairman • 11 Development Review Commissi • 12 14 14 I 15 / 16 Janice Benn 17 Secretary 18 19 20 ATTEST: 21 22 ORAL DECISION - August 17. 1998 23 24. AYES: Cushing, Magura, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey and Ostly 25 NOES: None 26 ABSTAIN: None 27 ABSENT: Morales 28 29 WRITTEN FINDINGS - September 9. 1998 30 31 AYES: Cushing, Horning, Binkley, Kiersey, Ostly 32 NOES: None 33 ABSTAIN: Morales 34 ABSENT: Magura 35 36 37 • 38 PAGE 14 DR 3-98/VAR 9-98/PD 3-98- 1289 0 5 3 ATTACHMENT 5 • • vlvo) August 18 , 1998 AUG 18 1998 Cti� OF Lp,ie,.ti OSWEGO Mr. Douglas Schmidt City Manager City Hall Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Dear Mr. Schmidt: The residents of Lake Oswego, whose signatures appear below, on behalf of themselves and those other individuals whose names appear on the attached petitions, formally request the City to close Old River Road to through traffic at or near the boundary with West Linn. The petitioners believe that this action is warranted for at least five reasons: 1. Terminating "through" traffic on Old River Road will ensure the preservation of the unique and natural setting of this area. 2 . Terminating Old River Road near the West Linn boundary is consistent with Lake Oswego's long term goals of developing non-vehicular paths and trails for pedestrian/ recreational use. 3 . Continued vehicular use of Old River Road will constitute an_increasing danger to the ever growing enjoyment of this roadwaytby pedestrian and other recreational users. 4 . Old River Road, as a "through"-Fgtreet provides virtually-iiobenefit to the residents of LakeOswego. 5.' -The ;use=Eof=Old River Road •as a compet ng-_arterial to • . Highway 43 ,'.:-is'-inconsistent .with sound traffic planning and road use goals::: Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 2 BACKGROUND Old River Road is highlighted on the attached map and runs from the terminus of Glenmorrie Drive on the north and continues into West Linn at the south. Within the boundaries of Lake Oswego, the road runs approximately one-half mile. Within Lake Oswego, there are seven residences with access onto Old River Road. (These are indicated on the attached map. ) Very few further buildable lots exist in the Lake Oswego section of Old River Road. ' No other streets feed into this road within the City. Moreover, in spite of the recent development being planned by the Sisters of the Holy Names, vehicle access onto Old River Road is prohibited as a condition of approval for that project. About a third of the Lake Oswego section of this road borders property owned by the Sisters and Marylhurst. Old River Road continues into West Linn at the south end. Literally dozens of residences exist along the road within that City --- and a number of side streets intersect with Old River Road in that area. The north end of Old River Road also serves as the "outlet" for the asphalt path running along the river for about a quarter of a mile starting at the bridge over Oswego Creek in George Rogers Park_ However, there is no bike path --- or even a usable shoulder - along the Oswego section of Old River Road itself. In increasing numbers, Old River Road is becoming a year round attraction for pedestrian traffic --- including walkers, joggers, cyclists , roller bladers, etc. Mary S. Young Park, in West Linn, serves as a "destination" for much of the pedestrian/bicycle traffic which begins at George Rogers Park or elsewhere in Lake Oswego. Indeed, in recent years, Lake Oswego, as well as other nongovernmental organizations, have promoted the George Rogers/Old River Road bike path as a popular recreation venture, primarily because of the scenic views along the Willamette River. One residence exists at 10160 Old River Road. As indicated on the attached map, this property, just south of the Lake Oswego City Limits; yet just north of the-..West Linn boundary; it appears to be in an unincorporated section of Clackamas County. For purposes of this petition the undersigned have no preference as to whether Old River Road is closed ;either north or south of this property. :l 053 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 3 Old River Road not only serves pedestrian traffic from George Rogers but similar recreational uses enjoyed by those accessing it from Glenmorrie Drive, including virtually the entire Glenmorrie area, together with others who approach from Pacific Highway (Highway 43) down Glenmorrie Drive and onto Old River Road itself. Petitioners here believe that continued use by Lake Oswego of Old River Road as a "through" street for vehicular traffic is unnecessary; is becoming an increasing danger to recreational users; and, as a vehicular roadway, primarily benefits only residents of West Linn. REASONS FOR CLOSURE 1. Terminating "Through" Traffic on Old River Road will Ensure the Preservation of the Unique and Natural Setting of this Area. Those of us who live in Lake Oswego, as well as residents of our surrounding communities, are fortunate to reside in the proximity of the Willamette River. The area between Oswego Creek and the City's boundary with West Linn, offers an almost uninterrupted view of the river within a setting largely preserved in its natural state. Residential development has virtually excluded Oswego Lake from enjoyment of the general public; and the area to the north of George Rogers Park offers only limited access to the Willamette. On the other hand, Old River Road remains as one of the few areas where the pristine beauty of the City and one of our valued assets remains available for all to appreciate and enjoy. Petitioners believe that it should be a priority of the City to take whatever reasonable steps may be necessary to preserve and protect this area. On .the other hand., we also believe that the more_ Old River Road becomes a thoroughfare for traffic and the more it becomes an alternative route: to Highway 43 , the more we will destroy the natural beauty ofthe area and detract from its tranquil setting. As noted by the a.ddresses of those signing the attached petition, the use of Old River Road is not limited by any means to those residing in the Glenmorrie area. Its enjoyment is shared by those throughout both 'I.a.ke Oswego and the West Linn communities . 053 Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 4 2 . Terminating Old River Road as a Through Street is Consistent with Lake Osweao' s Goals for Bike Paths and Walking Trails . For several years, Lake Oswego has expended significant time and finances in constructing, promoting and publicizing a network of bike-jogging paths throughout Lake Oswego. The extensive (and expensive) path recently constructed out of South Shore Road is a• primary example of this philosophy. Inherent in this endeavor is recognition --- both for safety and aesthetics --- that heavy pedestrian use should not and cannot share the same space with vehicular traffic. Accordingly, much has been done, with design, easements , right-of-ways, engineering, fund raising, etc. , to construct recreational paths off of main roadways . Old River Road presents a unique opportunity for the City. Of all existingorpotential recreational paths in Lake Oswego, the the with th stretch between George Rogers Par}, and Lake Oswego s boundary i West Linn on the south, is probably the most scenic and enjoyable. Furthermore, while these petitioners have not conducted any scientific census, we believe that the Old River Road "route" is probably utilized by more pedestrian/recreational traffic than all of the other designated paths in the City put together. Moreover, this is not just significant use in the summer months; the views along the Willamette attracts large numbers of pedestrians throughout the entire year. The users of Old River Road, as a recreational pathway, are from throughout the Lake Oswego area. The vast majority of those using this road are other than the undersigned petitioners. Furthermore, the City' s recent approval of senior housing on the property of the Sisters of the Holy Names will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian use of Old River Road --- and will further add to the necessity for expanded safety measures. What is particularly attractive about Old River Road, from a recreational standpoint, is that it potentially constitutes the City's finest bike/pedestrian path. More importantly, it is one 'which has already been constructed .and needs virtually none of the `usual and attendant costs and administrative expenses to "complete. " We believe that one of Old River Road's attractions to recreational ,use is its uniquely natural state. In fact, the undersigned do not support any additional development along this route. Mr. Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 5 3 . Cont inued Vehicular Use of Old River Road Constitutes an Increasing Danger to Pedestrian and Other Recreational Uses . To anyone -who has monitored both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Old River Road, it is apparent that the present configuration cannot acceptably and safely tolerate both uses in its present condition. It is evident that more and more of Lake Oswego's residents will use this road for any number of recreational purposes . This includes families --- and, as the undersigned petitioners can attest, much use by younger children particularly those on bicycles. At the present time, vehicular traffic, predominantly traveling to and from West Linn, is increasing at an alarming rate. Those of us who live along Old River Road know that an appreciable number of automobiles have little concern for maintaining any semblance of a reasonable speed along this route. It is not uncommon to see cars proceeding at 45 to 50 miles per hour along the Oswego stretch of Old River Road. This fact in itself would pose a danger to any City road. However, it is a particularly dangerous prescription for disaster on Old River Road due to its narrow nature and the large pedestrian use. More critically, along most of the Lake Oswego section of the road, there is absolutely no shoulder or space for walkers or cyclists to get off the primary lane of travel. Many of us have seen a number of "close calls" on this road --- and yet cars continue to ignore the posted speed and pedestrian traffic continues to increase. We simply cannot have it both ways. Recreational use of Old River Road by our City's residents will be increasingly more popular. And, even if the numher of cars remain somewhat constant, the two uses of this road, in its present condition, are inherently inconsistent. On the other hand, the cost of constructing some type of off road bike path or trail along this stretch would be enormous . For example, in several places, the bank drops off sharply from the road towards the river, which would obviously necessitate some major design and engineering work to construct any type of path. In addition, the undersigned petitioners would not support an "off- road" bike path. Such a development would not only encourage greater vehicle traffic (and higher speeds) but also would destroy the natural state of this area . 0bi Mr . Douglas Schmidt August 18 , 1998 Page 6 4 . Old River Road, as a Through Street, Provides Little Benefit to Residents of Lake Oswego. As mentioned above, and as indicated on the attached map, there are • but seven current residences within Lake Oswego, with vehicle access onto Old River Road. There remains, at most, two or three additional lots within the City which conceivably would some day need driveways onto this road. Of the seven present residences, all are located north of Marylhurst --- and the owners predominantly use Glenmorrie Drive as their path of ingress/egress and rarely drive Old River Road into West Linn. All of these citizens support this petition. In other words, the benefits to Lake Oswego residents of continuing Old River Road as a "through" street are minimal. On the other hand, there are conservatively, perhaps 200 to 300 homes within West Linn, on the south side of Pacific Highway, that are located either on Old River Road or on one of a number of arterial roads which funnel into Old River Road within West Linn. Petitioners estimate that at least 95 percent of the vehicle traffic on Old River Road, within Lake Oswego, consists of West Linn residents who could utilize Highway 43 . We are sensitive to the fact that some West Linn residents may be reluctant to give up what has become a well used "short cut" to Pacific Highway. On the other hand, we are also aware that many residents of our neighboring city also utilize Old River Road for recreational purposes and undoubtedly would enthusiastically endorse the road's closure. 5 . The Use of Old River Road as a Competing Arterial to Highway 43 , is Inconsistent with Sound Traffic Planning and Road Use Goals. Petitioners acknowledge that traffic on Highway 43 can be heavy, especially during peak travel times. We are concerned, however, that,Old River Road is increasingly becoming a "competing" roadway, providing perhaps a mile of relatively uncongested traffic. (And again, a competing road which predominantly serves those who do not reside within Lake Oswego. ) Furthermore, there is no reason to think this utilization of Old River Road will not increase in the future. 0 b^ 2 Mr . Douglas Schmidt August 14 , 1998 Page 7 It seems inconsistent with sound traffic planning to encourage competing, arterial roadways. We recognize, of course, Highway 43 is within the State's jurisdiction and will remain the principal north-south route to Portland from Oregon City, West Linn and Lake Oswego. Nevertheless, the City, which controls Old River Road, should not be encouraging an alternative route --- especially one through a auiet, residential setting . In sum, petitioners here believe that in the long run the closure of Old River Road at the West Linn boundary would far better serve the residents of the City than continuing its use as a roadway being used predominantly by residents of West Linn. The residents of Glenmorrie realize that closing the road to through traffic will undoubtedly result in increased pedestrian/recreational use . We are willing to accept this price. We also believe this action is consistent Lake Oswego's long term parks/recreational goals and is c. - = t with attempting to protect the safety of the ever growi . . nb, of pedestrians which use Old River Road. Ve ru " yo - s, ac..--j/-21____ s� - O/a.. M. Mount Ju auble 3060 S. Glenmorrie Drive 30 0 . Glenmorrie Drive 063 064 r- ATTACHMENT 6 .. Lake Oswego Review. Lake Oswego, OR. Thursday. September 10. 1998— A5 close old e oad to most cars four-year age The following letter was sent to CITIZEN'S VIE morrie Road as proposed in the city nts are weary the Lake O wego Design Review of Lake Oswego Transportation sited here by Commission and the City Council: System Plan PA 7-97 P-18,Ten Year rased ability The Glenmorrie Neighborhood James P. Radda Plan. Obliging the developers of with blends. Association (GNA)enjoys being Mary's Woods to create an off-road . and a one of only two neighborhood as- pathway on the section of Old River . -ine a sociations in Lake Oswego bounded proposed plans. Rather,improve Road will be counter to the efforts lass at Bryant, by both park and riverfront. This of the GNA and the American the vacuum be made to landscapingu may' makes our neighborhood distinctive- menand installing benches,which any Rivers Heritage initiative and to the ear of kinder 1y livable and a destination point for clearly expressed wishes of the resi- acher.The dif- walker will tell you is far more people from within and without our desirable than more as halt,more dents of Old River Road. rity and the y p arities be- city. It is for this reason that we have concrete,more altering the natural ' d graders do • come together, united in our com setting. Removing this proposed We have come together, d-age class mitment to preserve and protect a project for off-road pathways from most valuable asset: the Vrotect tie the transportation plan and transfer- united in our commit- )ard to River(recently designated an ring it to a parks plan will also ment to preserve and ing our first American Heritage River)gree.nway demonstrate the commitment of the is trial. There city of Lake Oswego to the designa protect the Willamette along Old River Road. tion of the Willamette River as an sits to prove Long recognized as an asset to River. d fare. These "American Heritage River." our community and widely used by Quoting from the Aug. 6 Review, elopment and pedestrians of all ages in every _ The closing of Old River Road is cry of"num mode of non-motorized transpotta ,."The goal of the American Rivers o ` .., Heritage initiative is to support corn- an immediately available alternative tion, this area requires immediate munities in locally based efforts to to off-road pathways at a con- oved to Lake action to secure its place in the fu- siderable savings to the city of Lake )es of an im- restore and protect rivers." lure of our community. The creation of off-road path Oswego,will promote the -onment. It is We propose Old River Road be beautification of our city and herald of z ndina ways on Old River Road will do Pe closed to motorized vehicular traffic our community as leaders in the res- the need fora nothing to support this goal and will, at the boundary between Lake Os- .)efore the in fact do the opposite. h is difficult toration and protection of our wego and West Linn. The few resi to imagine that the removal of American Heritage River. her . How dents who must access their proper- :,:nt teachers natural v„ etation,additional ex- In closing, we believe this action _t of all that ty along the most northerlysection cavation and the creation of more will bring a welcome round of ap- of Old River Road and who own the impervious surfaces by the addition plause by Oswegans citywide and poi fundin property along the riverfront are in of asphalt will in any way support remind us that sometimes the best Prided classes, full support of this closure. Motor efforts to restore and protect our solution is the most simple. vehicle traffic will be limited to their river. Chairman James Radda and �gest mem- ingress and egress.assuring the ul- ;ct, sh- ould be For these reasons,the GNA op- three co-signers are members of the ornate safety for pedestrians. poses the creation of an off-road Glenmorrie Neighborhood Associa- In essence the city of Lake Os pathway on Old River Road/Glen- lion Board. wego will gain an immediate nda C.Miller pedestrian pathway without bearing Lake Oswego the expense and effort of other cW4 CO . .. . .... . . . SERVICE Appliance Repair Professional Appliance Repair Since 1972 p Servicing Most Major Brands ,-- \l LOWREY Lake Oswego School District. P.O. Box _ n n . Court. Lake 70 (2455 Country Club Road), Lake Os- S IAN weeo 97034-0070: 635.-0300. ,-� R C R A I G SNYDE VISA- I 69L-0207 :09 Larch St., "x ,1 tF.L..ROHDE i .oad.Lake Os- -trite 0 b 3 _ - or3 SEP 14 '98 03 e8PM BLACK & VEATCH F.1/2 GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FACSIMI LE TRANSMITTAL TO: CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, CITY COUNCIL FAX NO: 635-0269 FROM: JAMES P. RADDA TEL ! FAX: (503) 636-6381 DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 TOTAL PAGES TRANSMITTED. INCLUDING THIS PAGE: 2 SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN PA 7-97 ITEM P-17 TEN YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD AND ITEM P-60 TWENTY YEAR PLAN, CREATION OF SHOULDER PATHWAY ALONG GLENMORRIE DRIVE The Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association requests the City Council to reconsider the above mentioned items in the Transportation System Plan for the following reasons: 1. Item P-17 Ten Year Plan Old River Road $400.000 The question of the off road pathway and now the shoulder pathway on Old River Road has created controversy amongst the residents of Lake Oswego which has increased in recent weeks. There are a number of issues miitating against any further development. Some of these issues are: A. There are questions as to whether it is possible or advisable to construct additional surfaced areas due to the close proximity of the river bank to the existing road, Willamette Greenway efforts to preserve the river front. and the recent designation of the Willamette River as an American Heritage River which seeks to preserve and enhance the Willamette River and river frontage. B. As you may already be aware, there is a petition from residents of Old River Road and many other residents in Lake Oswego to have the Old River road closed to through vehicular traffic. Support for this petition is very wide spread through out the community. We shall be working with residents of West Linn to broaden the support for this petition. C. The long term benefits to be derived from the Old 'diver Road lie not in the creation of additional asphalt, but in the extension of George Rogers Park as a natural water front setting. 2. P-60 Twenty Year Plan Glenmorrie Drive $100.000 A. On the east side of Glenmorrie Drive there are a number of enormous old trees which the neighborhood association, as part of the neighborhood plan, intends to apply for acceptance under the Heritage Tree Program. This will make it very difficult if not impossible to construct the shoulder pathway on the east side of Glenmorrie Drive. ATTACHMENT 7 0b ;' GLENMORRIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION B. On the west side of Glenmorrie Drive there is a wager way and associated wetlands. Constructing a shoulder pathway would be very difficult, and in our opinion, impossible. Either of these restrictions on Glenmorrie Drive would create at the very least a very difficult situation. Were it possible to construct the pathway, the current estimate of $100,000 would be far exceeded for a product of questionable use. For these reasons, we request the City Council drop both of these items from the Transportation System Plan. The $500,000 could be utilized in a more effective and efficient manner elsewhere in the community. Give us, th e residents of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association an opportunity to join with others who front on Old River Road and Old River Drive and all others in our communities who use, enjoy, and benefit. from George Rogers Park and its defacto extension to prepare a plan acceptable to the City Council for an alternative to the shoulder pathways. It will cost nothing, and greatly increase the liveability of the City to do so. 0bi MEMO TO: Transportation Committee Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association FROM: Nancy Winbigler 3122 Glenmorrie Drive ATTACHMENT 8 DATE: September 24, 1998 SUBJECT: Traffic Survey of Old River Road On Sunday, September 20, from 6:00 Alvi till 7:00 PM, several neighbors from Glenmome Drive, River Road, Lily Lane and Ivy Lane counted traffic on Old River Road, about .2 mile from the entrance to George Rogers Park. We made individual counts of walkers,joggers, and bikers, noting how many of these recreational users were children; we also counted dogs. At the same time we made note of the vehicular traffic, mostly cars, SUVs, mini-vans, and small pick-ups. As you can see from the figures below, recreational users outnumbered vehicles by more than two to one. Walkers: 287 Joggers: 180 Bikers: 111 Total: 578* Vehicles: 247 * Including 55 children. Additionally there were 70 dogs. The weather on Sunday was very cloudy and cool in the early morning, and remained cloudy until noon. Temperatures ranged from 50 to about 70 degrees. Those of us who regularly use the road on Sunday, and observe it from our houses, have seen far greater numbers of pedestrians in the early morning on sunny days. Without collecting more data, it is difficult to tell how typical these numbers are, but they certainly didn't seem unusually high to us for a Sunday. There were no special events on this day: no organized bike groups, sponsored walks, or road races. Although we could not accurately measuring the speed of passing vehicles, observers felt that over half the traffic was travelling too fast, especially in the presence of pedestrians. Often cars did not slow at all, only swerving to avoid bikes, walkers or joggers, especially if the observers were out of sight. However, when we were in plain view with a clipboard, most cars slowed down considerably. We feel that this information should give weight to the notion that Old River Road is a heavily used pedestrian area and should be considered as such when evaluating the appropriate use of traffic control devices such as speed bumps and signs. Attachments: Tally sheet List of participants 0b 9 070 3reserved by Tualatin Hills Patvk and Recreation Distract. 1 ney will see at:;-°"‘ .---," ,.:fi-irs 1,46 eople proud of who they are, where they live and their communities. I-.But you have to visit and ride the li ht rail line to ex erience an of - this. The opening of Westside Light Rail is historic in so many ways. I recently attended a meeting of CITIZEN'S the Stafford-Tualatin Community VIES People who favor commuter rail projects, and especially those who Planning Organization (CPO) to nave their ien take a hear apresentation by the lobbyist G.W. Mitchene role in hel ATTACHMENT 9 )mes next in for the Rosemont Property Owners the future _. __. __......_ .- -- Association(RPOA). This presentation was to advise the CPO of the forthcoming:`Master when they bought the.:prt _. .. ,- Plan"for Rosemont Village.This • Many also knew of k x, 11; 1 o s e Old 01dBiv r oa was described as a high-density designation and su6segt development of single-family inclusion) from the curre homes,multiple-family homes,con- Growth Plan. t 0 non-local traffic dos,apartments,business and light •It was acknowledge industrial.It is their intent to representative of RPOA• La develop this village on 770 acres ke Oswego and West I along Stafford Road between Bergis formally rejected the ide: IJ Turning scenic, winding lane into walking and approximately Childs Road and development and did not path benefits neighborhoods, cities, walkers along Rosemont from Stafford to annex this land. approximately the Rosemont Fire After some informal s Hall. and away the majority of Anyone who's ever taken a leisurely stroll along Old River Road can A couple of issues were brought in this area are heavily o; understand a few simple facts: It's a lovely walk, so long as drivers to light during the presentation and this kind of high-density pay attention to pedestrians; and it's not a particularly car-friendly question and answer session: ment.The RPOA represf roadway. • The RPOA is a private group of small minority,yet they; people who own some of the proper- impose their will on the i So when members of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association ty along Stafford and Rosemont We were referred to as"t recommend closing Old River Road to all but neighborhood traffic, we roads.They are trying to have it in- their lobbyist for wantinf concur. It's a fine solution to several demands. eluded within the urban growth rain the rural nature of of First, there has been talk of making the developers of Mary's Woods boundary and develop or sell to It appears that the gre retirement village build an off-road pathway along the winding, narrow developers for the building of group has overshadowed "Rosemont Village." of their neighbors and ne lane between the Willamette River and Highway 43.That would mean, • Some of the property owners borhood.This project we by definition, replace existing greenspace with some sort of path— are longtime residents of the proper- major negative impact or paved, gravel, whatever. ty;others arc new and bought the for the monetary gain of Second, to avoid traffic delays on Highway 43, some commuters property on speculation. Interestingly,if this prop Some of the owners live on this developed,it is highly ur use Old River Road to cut through West Linn's Cedaroak neigh- property,and others are absentee after they have sold or dE borhood and Lake Oswego's Glenmorrie neighborhood. But that road- owners. their land,any of them v. ray is a poor excuse for a major commuting thoroughfare. Cut- • Many of the owners knew of the area they have so hea through traffic puts too much pressure on the narrow lane. the"Exclusive Farm Use" zoning fected. We're no fans of sitting in traffic, either. But it's not appropriate to cut through child-filled neighborhoods to get to and from work. Here's 2-cents 1A Third,the Willamette River has just been designated by a presiden- tial commission as an American Heritage River, making way for a new, There is a ringing in all of our revived effort to preserve the nature of the river.That effort would be ears that has become a great STUDENTS VIE supported by getting more cars off Old River Read, and finding an al- nuisance.What was once the :ernative to carving a new walking path through the greenspace. jingle-jangle sound of success and Mason West prosperity is now the equivalent of a Of course, it's vital that people living in Cedaroak and Glenmorrie minsissamommisim mosquito buzzing in your ear. neighborhoods have vehicular access to their property; that goes This harbinger of evil is corn desperation as if to say, aaitnout saying. So Old River Road should remain open to people who pletely outdated and unnecessary it! I don't want it either. live down there. and yet it remains a part of our daily you just go along like ev lives. So someone finally must stand else?" But both cities should begin the process of closing Old River Road up and revolt against... the penny. to non-local traffic, and enhancing the scenic, winding, quiet roadway "The penny?" you say.Yes. the But I have no pity for for the benefit of walkers,joggers, dog-walkers and bicyclists. penny.In our society today what use of the penny.You know The river benefits. The homeowners in the neighborhoods benefit. does the penny have? I argue that it they charge S2.99 for thi And both cities benefit by gaining an enhanced walking path with a has none.My life would be that cause they want to get ri Splendid view of our river. much simpler if I didn't have to pennies, too.if it were tl worry about paying$2.99 for some- who would they pawn tl- It's the right thing to do. a 7 i thing.People go on and on about off to? how S2.99 sounds like a lot less than lust looking at the pc tb,' rinlinrc T rinn', t-nnw w-hn thtw 0 7 2 ATTACHMENT 10 October 2, 1998 To: Bill Klammer, Mayor, City of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Council members Doug Schmitz, Lake Oswego City Manager Bob Bigelow, Editor, Lake Oswego Review Barry Mount Judy Dauble Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble first petitioned the city and requested to close Old River Road at or near the boundary with West Linn almost two years ago. At that time, I was the president of the Old River Woods homeowners Association. With the support of all my neighbors, Mr. Don Stark and I put together some of our thoughts and requested that Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble to meet with us and discuss this issue. To this date, we have not had any response. It is to my surprise (and my neighbors) that all of a sudden, this issue became so prominent and even resulted in a Lake Oswego Review editorial before all the neighbors affected by such closure were consulted. Two years ago, I was speaking for at least thirty-five homeowners that are directly affected by this issue. All of us still believe that no such action should be taken without all the neighborhoods coming to an agreement as to what is the best for the whole neighborhood. I respectfully request that the Mayor and the City Council do not take up this matter unless ALL the homeowners affected by this issue have worked out the differences. Sincerely Thomas Chow Attachment: Copy of our November 1st, 1996 letter to Mr. Mount and Ms. Dauble 073 0 7 1 • ATTACHMENT 11 1110 Police Department = Memorandum OREGO$ • To: Captain Marc Galloway From: Officer James R. Strong Subject: Crash Report for Old River Road Date: October 16,1998 As you are aware, the police department tracks traffic collisions that are reported to the department. I checked the files for traffic crashes on Glenmorrie Drive at Old River,and for Old River to the city limits with West Linn for the past five years. Since 1993 there have been four crashes reported in the area. The crashes occurred either at the intersection of Old River and Glenmorrie, or within about a block of the intersection on Old River. One crash occurred on 08-04-94 at 0142 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash, and the driver was cited for failure to drive to the right of the center lane. Another crash occurred on 05-11-97 at 0300 in the morning. This crash was a single vehicle into a tree. The male driver,age 19,claimed that the steering froze on his four-wheel drive vehicle and he went into a tree. In this crash, the steering mechanism was working properly after the crash. A crash occurred on 06-22-98 at 1137 in the morning. This was a single vehicle crash,into the guardrail. This driver was also cited for careless driving. On reviewing these reports, there is no indication that excessive speed is a factor. There is a sharp curve at the intersection of Glenmorrie and Old River, with a recommended speed of 10 miles per hour on a caution sign. Entering this curve at 25 miles per hour,which is the posted speed limit,can be excessive under some conditions. Driver error is the common factor in these crashes. Alcohol was involved in the first three crashes,however the drivers were not arrested. As noted, the drivers were all cited in these crashes. 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C;.i t�s: McVey, between Oswego Canal and Slate Street, bike lanes 5 5 5 10 5 10 5 45 Monroe Parkway, shared roadway _-3 10 5 10 5,, 10 43 b 2L)' t-t 43 t e een McVey and i u/t.W`- i 1 o 1IiRe.sd , �,.I G roadway 3 3 5 10 5 10 5 41 ' 5fzrtj -- Firwood between WalugaB•F, bike lanes 10 5 5 10 5 5 40',�'- bj,k. G.K12' , Lakeview between Bryant and o South Shore, bike lanes 5 5 . 5 10 5 10 40 Oakridge Road,between Quarry and Boones Ferry, Bike lanes 10 5 5 10 5 5 40 Old River Rd/Glenmorrie. multi- .....,,..„, use path 5 5 10 10 5 3 38 Melrose, between Fosberg and Westlake, bike lanes 3 5 10 _ 10 5 5 38 Kerr Road, north side , between Touchstone and I McNary,multi-use path _ 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 Botticelli, bike lanes 3 5 5 10 5 10 38 South Shore Blvd., bike lanes 3 5 5_ 10 5 10 38 Treeloh/Fentwood, betw. South Shore/Overlook, shared roadway 3 5 10 10 5 3 36 ATTACHMENT 12 Page 2 073 ATTACHMENT 13 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE § 32.14.033 32.14.039 shall not be reconsidered or accident information, etc. The City Manager resubmitted for a period of three years from the shall review this information and assign points to date of the original application. An application each and every application as follows: for a particular traffic management device that a. Traffic Volume: Average Daily was rejected because the requested device did Weekday Traffic (ADWT) on the segment of the not comply with engineering standards on the project street having the highest volume. ADWT particular street shall not be reconsidered or shall be determined by conducting an resubmitted for the same device on the same uninterrupted 48 hour traffic count, which shall street. Exception: A reapplication may be filed be divided by 200 to determine the point total. and considered prior to the expiration of the The maximum point score pursuant to this three year period or otherwise if the applicants section is 30 points. submit evidence that demonstrates to the b. Speed: Percent of vehicles travelling satisfaction of the City Manager that a at least 3 miles per hour over the speed limit on substantial change in circumstances has occurred the same segment of the project street used to since the previous consideration of the project determine traffic volume pursuant to subsection that has had a material negative effect on the (a) of this section, divided by 3. The maximum traffic volume, speed or safety on the street or point score pursuant to this section is 30 points. segment of street for which the project was c. Accidents: Five points shall be previously proposed, or that change the assigned to project streets for each correctable engineering analysis of a particular device. accident reported in the last three consecutive Examples of such evidence include, but are not years from the date of the application. limited to: Non-correctable accidents shall not be counted. a. The siting or expansion of a high The maximum point score pursuant to this traffic use; section is 15 points. b. The construction or modification of d. Schools: Five points shall be a road improvement that has substantially assigned for each public or private school rerouted traffic onto the street; bordering on the subject street. Five points shall c. The construction of a school or other be assigned to project streets which are located pedestrian oriented facility abutting the subject within a walking area surrounding a school as street or segment of street: designated by a school district if the walking d. An increase of two or more area does not have sidewalks or pathways. correctable traffic accidents on the subject street e. Other Pedestrian Areas: Five points or segment of street since the original shall be assigned for each pedestrian oriented application; or facility or group of facilities, if adjacent to one e. A change in the street configuration another. "Pedestrian oriented facilities" include or engineering standards that would change the but are not limited to elderly housing, parks, the engineering analysis regarding an application for Library, Adult Community Center,neighborhood a particular device. pool, and swim parks. The maximum point (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 0810793: Ord. No. 2109, score pursuant to this section is ten points. Amended. 12/20/94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended. 0917/96) f. Street Without Sidewalks or Pathways. A maximum of five points shall be 32.14.034. Review and Decision. assigned is the project street is not bordered by 1. Tne City Manager shall gather a sidewalk or a pathway. preliminary data about each NTMP application. 2. Applications receiving less than 30 including volume of traffic, physical points will not be considered for further action. characteristics of the subject street, speed and (Rev. 04'17/98; bp) 32-19 0 7 :l 32.14.034 LAKE OSWEGO UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE 3. The City Manager shall review 32.14.035. Repealed. (Ord. No. 2109, Repealed applications receiving 30 or more points against 12/20/94.) the City's adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The City Manager may deny an 32.14.036. Hearing on Appeal or Referral of application if a capital improvement scheduled Application. for construction in the CIP will or is likely to 1. If the City Manager refers an application alleviate the traffic problem identified in the to hearing pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(5) or if application. the City Manager's decision on an application is 4. The City Manager may decide that no appealed pursuant to LOC 32.14.034(6), the traffic management device be installed if it will application shall be scheduled for a hearing create an unsafe situation. before NTAB. If more than one application is 5. Applications receiving 30 or more points referred or appealed, they shall be heard in order that have not been removed pursuant to of date of filing. In addition, the City Manager subsections 3 or 4 of this section, shall be or NTAB chair may defer appeals or referrals to deemed eligible for a traffic management device. additional meetings if the volume would be too Once a project has been approved, it shall be burdensome on staff. placed on the NTMP Project List in rank order 2. Determination of Impact Area. The City based on the number of points the application Manager shall establish an "impact area" based received in accordance with LOC 32.14.034(1). upon information obtained during preliminary Provided that the application's rank is high review. The impact area shall include all enough and budgeted funds are available as households and businesses fronting on streets or provided in LOC 32.14.037, the City Manager segments of streets which are projected by the may proceed with installation of a test device as City Manager to receive more than a minor provided in 32.14.038. In the alternative, the decrease or increase in traffic volume or speed as City Manager may refer the application to the a result of the proposed traffic management NTAB for public hearing as provided in LOC device(s). 32.14.036. 3. Project Report. The City Manager shall 6. The City Manager shall notify the prepare a staff report describing the problem, an applicants in writing of the decision on the explanation of the point ranking, the procedures application, including the reasons for the to be undertaken and recommended solutions and decision. A decision to deny an application the projected cost of the recommended solution. pursuant to subsections 2, 3 or 4 of this section 4. Notice. The City Manager shall mail may be appealed to the Iv'TAB if a written notice notice of the hearing at least twenty days prior to of intent to appeal is received by the City the hearing to all households and businesses Recorder within fifteen days of mailing of the within the impact area and to recognized written notice of the City Manager. An appeal neighborhood associations, county planning hearing shall be held as provided in LOC organizations and other interested associations 32.14.036. within the impact area. The Notice shall explain (Ord. No. 2045, Enacted, 08'10/93; Ord. No. 2109, the proposed project, describe the impact area, Amended, 12'20/94; Ord. No. 2137, Amended, 09/17/96; and state that a staff report is available by Ord. No. 2163, Amended. 12/16/97) contacting the Public Works Department. The written notice shall state that any person may appear and testify before the NTAB concerning the need for the device, the device itself. the preliminary point total or the boundaries of the impact area. In addition, Notice of the hearing (Rev. 04/17/98; bp) 32-20 • 030 ATTACHMENT 14 November 1 , 1996 Barry Mount 3060 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Judy Dauble 3030 S . Glenmorrie Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97034 And other concerned Old River Drive users The undersigned recently received a copy of a petition letter addressed to the City of Lake Oswego, urging the closing of Old River Drive at the Lake Oswego city limits. A closure at this point would effectively isolate the undersigned private residences from the city of Lake Oswego. I am sure you were not aware of the implications of this closure when you circulated your petition to close this road. All of the signers below own and occupy property just south of your proposed street closing. They all utilize Old River Drive on a daily basis for work, play, shopping, church, doctors, dentists , most importantly school , as well as many other activities. There is no reasonable alternative route. These properties all lie within the Lake Oswego School District. The children of the undersigned have close ties to the children of the Glenmorrie area. They ride the same school bus as your children to Lake Oswego schools. Because of the sharp turn on Old River Drive, the bus travels north only. Closing Old River Drive would make this impossible . The closed road would also present a safety hazard by eliminating one of the two roads accessed for emergency vehicals to the river when a part of the road is closed by ice, wind, storms, and slides which frequently occurs. The closed road would make the south end of the closed road a parking lot for many of the joggers and hikers who use the road for recreation . You are probably not aware that we all share Lake Oswego addresses , rather than West Linn. Our zip code is the same as yours , 97034 and our mailman is your mailman, Bill . We have little or no contact with West Linn for any purpose . We were forced into West Linn by a sewer line which serves our properties . We do not want to be a part of West Linn. Many of the residents provide volunteer time to both the 081 Lake Oswego School District and the City of Lake Oswego. Some have served on fund raisers for the Library and use that facility. Some are associated with the Senior Citizen Center in Lake Oswego. Many of us have discussed the possibility of annexing to Lake Oswego to which we have such strong ties . We intend to pursue that possibility. To conclude, we also have concerns with the traffic on Old River Drive. We do hope , however, that measures short of closing the road be explored to reduce any problems, such as: Speed bumps Prohibition against large truck traffic Signing the road for local residents only Petition for a walking and bike e path separated from the autos with the cost borne by Marlyhurst developers Strong and unified objection to vehicular access from Marylhurst to Old River Drive. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you to solve your concerns with Old River Drive traffic. We encourage a common meeting to this end. Please contact any of the concerned signers or Tom Chow at 636-6492 , President of the Old River Woods Homeowner Association, so that a meeting might be arranged. Sincerely, The undersigned cc: Doug Schmitz , City Manager All other residences on Old River Drive. 08 5036366381 RADDA 557 P©e DEC 16 '98 ?::41 Qlanrriorrle Netahborhood Association ta'' Mayor Bill Klamhter, City of Lake Oswego Date: D,ece.mber 15, 1998 ', Frorn:- Jim"Radda, Chalr Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Subject;,_Old River Road Ad Hoc Committee Dear Mayor Klammer; There are residents of the City of Lake Oswego that believe the appointments to this committee do not adequately represent the well being of Lake Oswego and residents of Old River Road. It appears that the group most impacted by the decisions of the committee, those Lake Oswego residents who live along Old River Road, are the least represented. This seems politically dangerous and mayundermine the recommendations of the committee. in our`iast board meeting, the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Board discussed this matter and requests you reconsider allowing this group of property owners to have a voting position on the ad hoc committee. Attached is a copy of o letter from the Lake Oswego residents of Old River Road requesting a direct, voting representation on the committee. We"- iili appreciate your action in giving these residents a direct, voting voice on the Old River Road Ad Hoc Committee. Sincerely, r), . , , . , c,...etel,...__ px,—) . . P° -rr' brand tax transmatal memo 7677 E____ '` ...± SCI4M 1T�, Prorn3 CD,l. 1— eK d --------- Phone I iiiiamiiiiiii6'-:i 4 's ATTACHMENT 15 r, ;z � 5O3 3653c1 November 22, 1998 James Radda President, Glenmorric Neighborhood Association Dear Jim, We, the_Luke Oswego residents and property owners on Old River load, request representation on the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force. The City of Lake Oswego Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task ForceMissiort/Charge Statement of October 27, 1998 lists the Organization of the 'task Force-onepage 2 & 3. It includes cilenutorrie Neighborhood Association, Old Town Neighborhood Association. Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name, a citizen-at-Ia.rge from Lake Oswego, Rohinwood Neighbors, Old River Woods Neighbors, City of West.I..inn and, finally, state and federal agencies. The two neighborhood associations through which Old River Road Courses are represented. Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association in Lake Oswego and Robinwood Neighborhood Association in West Liun, Additionally, West Linn has representation from Old River Woods, which is a group of residents within Robinwood Neighborhood Association who live or('of Old River Road. The Lake Owego residents that live immediately on Old River Road deserve equal consideration and request equal representation on the Task Force. As residents of Old River Road, we own the properties through which the road traverses. What is being decided upon is no less than the future of each of our front yards, a situation which pertains to no one else on the Task Force. It is difficult to imagine the satisfactory completion of a process which, as stated in the objectives in the Mission/Charge Statement, strives for consensus yet does not involve the Lake Oswego citizens most directly impacted. We,therefore, request you forward this letter to the officials concerned in the City Of Lake Oswego. Thank you, Lake Oswesuo Residents and Land Owners on Old River Road: 0 8 I . 5036366381 PS-iDDk 55 F:_ L,E' iG '96 :42 2 i ,c;e,./(3•CP-44.96,/ i L M Dowell Ron & Andrea Drums 16805 Old River Road 17075 Old River Road Lake Oswe o Lake Oswego \.1 ).k..1 /4041(.\-j - - ddell"'4.' . „___:: e./...L4LAir) ' n 1=Iandy& Gloria Benci /feriy&Leslie Lublink 16955 Old River Road 17007 Old River Road Lake Oswego Lake Oswego .-�-~ 1 Ai.,itA i G-,,,- -ed Jim&Kay Morse John &PricillaPenichello 17147 Old River Road 3000 Stonebridge Way L ke Q�v�+�e^g�a Lake Oswego ram` Scott &Drew Schroeder 17177 Old River Road L Oswego , 7 "`l . - - ,./ 1 7 •-•-•"'--;"(eZ c:V/-ez.-"X'r cc: Marylhurst College, Sisters of the Holy Name 085 5036356381 P.ADDA 557 P12 DEC 16 '9e 21:43 ate. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 06 November 1998 VIA FAX: 697-3699 Jim Radda Chair . crrie Neighborhood Association 2025 Glenmorrie Lane Lake Oswego OR 97034 Re: Appointment to Old River Road Committee Dear Jim, On Tuesday evening, the City Council ratified the charter and membership allocations for the Old River Road Committee. Ron tBun Bunch,Senioch r lanof er, has bee interest/institution was given one seat os� the comet designated as the staff person for this committee. Please call Ron at 635-0291, to give him the name of the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association representative, or fax the name to him at 635-0269, so the roster can be compiled. At the Council's agenda review on Tuesday, T informed the Councilors that the Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association an e. Thethe isters of Council�5he finally Names had dn6ion was to both asked for three seats on the cm give each party of interest/institution with one seat. Very truly yours, ir70„,, Dou las J. Schmitz City Manager DJS/sets c: Torn Coffee, Assistant City Manager Ron Bunch, Senior Planner 3s_.' A"Avenue • 1'ost O'P e Box 369 • Lake Oswego,Oregon 97034 • (503)635-0215 • FAX (503)697-6594 083 - _ . . JERRY AND LESLIE LUBLINK 17007 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97034 qg _ ( 57 December 29, 1998 Mr. Bill Klammer, Mayor of Lake Oswego Lake Oswego City Hall 380 A Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Dear Mr. Kiammer, I'm writing in regards to your letter dated December 22nd rejecting our request for representation on the Old River Rd. Ad Hoc Task Force. The property owners on Old River Rd. would like an explanation for your decision. In your letter you stated that multiple seats have been declined for parties of interest. Could you then explain why you allowed a voting position to the Old River Woods neighbors, an informal group of neighbors who are already respresented through the Robinwood Neighborhood Association? It appears to me that this represents multiple seats of parties of interest. If you allow Old River Woods Neighbors a voting position, you should allow Lake Oswego owners on Old River Rd. an equal voting position also. Since the first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for January 5th, I would like to request a timely response to this question. Sincerely, .sue Jerry Lublink cc Members of the City Council Douglas J. Schmitz, City Manager ✓ Ron Bunch, Senior Planner n 8 7 ATTACHMENT 16 083 - ATTACHMENT 17 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 /5 5 December 18, 1998 r � :�- 2 4 ,ggg • The Honorable Bill Klammer, Mayor �E 09 �`'O City of Lake Oswego C�`i OF LAB PO Box 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: Much concern of official notices Dear Mayor Klammer: L. M. Dawell, who owns the property at 16805 S Old River Drive has lived at this location for 36 years and, in recent times in connection with matters influencing the property at that location, only one formal notice has been received and it was one that was wadded up and Iooked like it had been run over and stuffed in the neighbor's mailbox. Since that time, the only communication received in connection with the goings on along Old River Drive, have come from neighbors and other interested parties. For the purposes of clarification, the lots in Glenmorrie that abut the high and low water marks of the Willamette River are platted and are subject to a reservation, and not a grant, of a County road not exceeding 30 feet in width, and as little as 20 feet. The Clackamas County Assessor's map shows a 60 foot wide right-of-way, which was abandoned by the railroad back in the 1930's, with my first observation being of only the ties remaining and the old road leaving George Rodgers Park meandered up the hill to Stonebridge Way and then along the northwestern boundary of the Marylhurst property and connecting with Trillium Way, which runs parallel to Old River Drive (Road) as driven along today. There is a 1998 conveyance of a portion of the abandoned railroad, which was part of the system along the now existing Old River Drive. Several of the owners of waterfront properties along the Old River Drive are claiming other rights, by adverse possession, and the reason that I point this out, is that the same abandoned railroad right-of-way in the City of Gresham, was trespassed by the City of Gresham, in connection with the development of a pathway and the jury awarded the property owner of S 110,000.00, which was tripled, because the City of Gresham has been put on notice. I was a witness for the property owner in that case, which was tried by Richard C. Bemis, an attorney now living in Bend, Oregon. As I understand it, the Didsun property, including the old loading platform, has rights of access to Old River Drive, with the guardrail obstructing that right, and it is no secret that the sewer pump facility is not all constructed on City property. Some of the PGE power line is not located in its right-of- way and with PGE's more recent reconstruction of their poles and supports, have violated many environmental regulations having to do with the Willamette River :-.eenway. The Planning Department of the City of Lake Oswego contacted the resprsentative for the greenway, from the State of Oregon. and was alerted that the greenway went to the river side of Old River Drive and myself and others, including John Panchello, attended the greenway hearing and have the I� 083 C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER ji 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego,Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 greenway maps and they call for the greenway to be 150 feet from the ordinary high water mark. Tne City had a hearing in connection with an amendment to the zoning having to do with activities of the plat of Glenmorrie adjacent to the river and at the time of the hearing, the area influenced was changed to the opposite side of Old River Drive and; of course, that amounted to no amendment at all because no notices were sent, that there was to be an amendment and a lawyer on the Planning Commission at that time agreed at the hearing that that zoning amendment did not stand. In connection with the proposed pathway, other than the environmental problems of asphalt to be laid adjacent to a river such as the Willamette, many problems arise in connection with the people owing property on both sides of the road, because each property owner is entitled to a driveway cut and a sidewalk cut and no grade changes and problems in connection with the control of irrigation systems. One could go on and on with the problems with the construction of a pathway within the federally regulated areas adjacent to the Willamette River. In recent days, government agencies have been inspecting the area between Old Rive Drive (Road) and the Willamette River, and they have been photographing the area and societies such as the Audubon people and others, have been put on notice in connection with the planned pathway. Respectfully submitted, this letter of some of the concerns of Old River Drive (Road), GQ.,02„..e< C.C. Dawell, a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 636-9433 � 93 C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. 2 PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER I il 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 December 20, 1998 — ' C t ' E 1� s- 5 6 The Honorable Bill Klammer, Mayor DEC 2 4 1998 City of Lake Oswego CM OL LAb C5 't`'O PO Box 369 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 RE: School bus, pedestrian safety concerns, and environmental impact influences Dear Mayor Klammer: The subject of this communication is Old River Drive (Road) and the northeasterly end of Glenmorrie Drive in the City of Lake Oswego. Although in the City limits, it is a county road, but for emergency maintenance, which can (may) be carried out by the City of Lake Oswego. The Old River Drive (Road) and part of the Glenmorrie Drive lay within 200 feet of the ordinary high water line of the Willamette River (modified by the donation land claim rule prior to 1893). In recent times, the lateral support of the roads has deteriorated to a point where there is a safety concern for riders of the three school buses which run twice a day, (historically buses would not ;I pick up children from the aforementioned roads for safety reasons). In more recent times, a 28 1 unit home development in West Linn, Oregon adjacent to the City of Lake Oswego and in close proximity to Old River Drive (Road) was brought into the Lake Oswego school district and students are transported to school, by bus, along Old River Drive (Road). Not too long ago, a 100 foot (plus) slip of Old River Drive (Road) slid into the river and the road was closed for 6 months at the Christy School site, while the support for the sewer in the road was riprapped. The 'j engineer for the contracting company placing the riprap commented that it was a band-aid project and that the Christy School could end up in the river. A few hundred feet down stream, at the 1 Handy property, another slide where the road was laterally supported ended in the river and was riprapped (without federal permit) by another company contracting with the City of Lake Oswego. Subsequently, Clackamas County declared there was a safety hazard at the Handy and others properties and placed two large one way traffic signs on each side of the road adjacent to the riprap, but the road was not barricaded, and sometime later, the signs were taken away. (This area is very dangerous for school buses and riders, as well as the property owners whose children play and boat on the beach directly below the riprap.) Just southeasterly of a point where Old River Drive (Road) changes to Glenmorrie Drive, there are two areas where the lateral support of the road has slid into the creek adjacent to the river and within the 200 foot mark the City of Lake Oswego has posted these areas with small plastic pickets. A large car or truck could easily push a school bus oft into the ravine or river at any of the slide locations. One should not wait to close the barn door after the horse runs away. I I1 Several remedies could be considered. Tne road could be closed to through traffic but for school buses and emergency vehicles. Toe road could be closed either end of the Marylhurst College j property (which the Sisters of Marythurst are in favor of). Children to be bused from the I Riverwoods project in West Linn could be transported via Highway 43 (a left turn is required the 1i way the bus travels presently). Another factor which has come about most recently is that a series 1i ii 0 9 a1 Ij 1 q C. C. DAVJELL C. R. A. P 1` PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 6 -I 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 — 636-2484 of traffic lights have been placed alone Highway 43 and traffic avoiding these traffic controls are using Old River Drive (Road) increasing the average daily vehicle count substantially, with speeds exceeding 40 mph and as high as 75 mph in the d as r btighet stretchan along the ri ers canrtra erl efrom time back, (20 years), Old River Drive was designate Portland's Terwiliger Boulevard to Mary S. You State y regulated spaceand that within thek. There is only isone 0ld stretch where `Drive the walking area is the 200 foot federall (Road) and part of Glenmorrie Drive, but for George Rodgers Park in the City of Lake Oswego and there are private ownerships subject to county road v and some is rom m id 20 feetr j taco feet tin width. Some of the pavement is not in the right-of e river or hanging out over the high water line. The county assessor's plat map shows thefrlold railroad right-of-way of 60 feet in width along part of Old River Drive (Road). condemnation case in Estacada, Oregon where the Oregon Deparanent of Transportation was eele, President of acquiring right-of-way for the new Highway 2 abandoned all of Mr. Gordon ttheir right-of-ways and they Traction Company, testified that the company hadHenn Gans Road and Trillium inured to the adjacent property owners. (Old River Drive (Road), Way were part of the abandonment.) Gordon Steele is the uncle of a current circuit court judge and past judge of the City of Lake Oswego. This writer was a witness in the Estacada case and the judge was Bradshaw, who lives in West Linn, and the property owner's lawyer was Jim Goodwin, who live in Sisters, Oregon. During the last several years, the City of Lake Oswego has indicated they plan to construct a 5 to 10 foot wide asphalt path between the existing asphalt surfaced Old River Drive (Road) and the river. There has never been a plan submitted to the public or property owners indicating where change of grade will be, cuts for walkways, driveways and parking for the property owners, who must cross the Old River Drive (Road) to enjoy their newt federal ts. No sT:noapro provisions have do been addressed by the City to satisfying the requirements ofgrounds at Three Points,a towith the Willamette River and its tributaries. The steelhead spawning the 200 foot area adjacent to the road right-of-way, are at the old smelter — Ditsons House - at Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Drive (Road), Howell's property adjacent to City of West Linn, but in Lake Oswego, fronting the Willamette River and the Arbor Creek Corridor. - Safety and environmental concerns might well call for the closing of Old River Drive (Road) at Marylhurst College along the river just down stream from the Howell property. Until the construction of the Riverwoods project, the school bus picked up riders at the 'I" in Glenmorrie Drive, 500 feet from Highway 43. The twenty-three property owners (nine partial interests) and Marylhurst College are not concerned with a closure of Old River Drive (Road) and the State of Oregon has no circuitous route law. Safety of children being bused, of walkers, s Obwecliists, property owners and the environment have not been addressed by the eaders of It is well sealed that flies, dogs and not Rwashing after lotoa Ongm se there the greatest river (Old River Drive) to disease. The area between the George _ parking Riverwoods in West Linn, within the 200 foot Federal River Rule, will see hundreds of dogs P - aa potted every day, (this is aiso known as doe-doo corridor), creating a further safety health hard. ng ? C. C. DAWELL C. R. A. PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 4 I680S S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034 phone: 636-9433 —636-2484 In the last two years, osprey's have nested adjacent to the proposed pathway, fox have moved in from the Marylhurst development on the west side of Highway 43, an occasional cougar is spotted waiting for deer along the river, many coyotes mozzie about in the night, raccoons are everywhere, nutria cross the road at night, mink, otters, beaver, two species of weasels, and fishers are seen along the riverbank. The skunks, cottontail and quail have moved out, but would return if the road were closed. Nesting birds and water fowl use the apron adjacent to the road. Pheasants and ducks walk their broods in the road and are run over frequently, as are cats and dogs. Four people have been nudged over by automobiles. The area between George Rodgers Park to the West Linn city limits along the river is environmentally sensitive. The flora and fauna will be permanently impacted by the planned trail, which according to environmental law, cannot be constructed of asphalt. This writer has frequented the area for 70 years and has lived in the corridor for 36 yeas. Eliminating the trail, the planned sight obscuring, privacy six foot fence by the riverfront owners will not be necessary and road walkers will continue to see the river. During heavy runoff, the sewer line manhole at 17007 Old River Drive (Road) floods the road and apron leaving hepatitis and aids germs to be carried home on shoes, bike and auto tires. No provision for control by city or county. (Pictures available.) Note: Federal regulation calls for zoning agencies whose jurisdictions are adjacent to a common natural boundary such as a water way, be consistent with other zoning agencies adjacent and the usual 400 foot notice be given to opposite riparian owners. The City of Lake Oswego is not practicing good planning practices. • Respectfully yours,this letter of safety concern and planned environmental violations, C Zai(A-fag C.C. Dawell, a resident 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503)636-9433 cc: 14 Govermental Agencies 093 3 C. C. DAWELL C. R.A. d PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 1 ' rF �KE 0 ;: �tL v `O January 5, 1998 OREGO\'4 Mr. C.C. Dawell 16805 S. Old River Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 380"A"AVENUE =.0ST OFFICE BOX 369 Dear Mr. Dawell: LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97C34 RE: Your letters of December 18 and 20, 1998 regarding Old River (503)635-0213 Road (Drive) FAX(503)697-6594 Thank you for the valuable information and history regarding Old River Road. The City of Lake Oswego has convened an Ad-Hoc Task Force to BILL KLAMMER' study issues and conditions, which affect the Road, and to make MAYOR recommendations regarding its future to the Council. BILL ATHERTON. Your letters will be forwarded to the Task Force for its review and COUNCILOR consideration. In addition, I have asked city staff to put you on the project's interested parties' list to receive all future mailings and agendas. BOB CHIZUM, couNu_oR Please find attached the Task Force's first agenda packet, which includes its Mission Statement and membership roster. Also, I have appointed Sister HEATHER CHRISMAN. COUNCILOREileen Brown as chair of the Task Force and Mike Anderson as co-chair. ToM LowREv, If you have any further questions or concerns about the project, please COUNCILOR contact Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager at 635-0291. CRAIG PROSSER. Thank you for your interest. COUNCILOR KART ROHDE, Sincerely, COUNCILOR . K. er, ayor Copy: Members of the City Council Doug Schmitz, City Manager Chair Eileen Brown and Members of the Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force File lorrccd n95 I. 6u 1 1 r ,�OELAKEOswfc Planning Division O Memorandum OREGO$ TO: Old River Road Task Force FROM: Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager DATE: January 25, 1999 RE: Cancellation of February 3, 1999 Meeting John Fregonese had to travel to Georgia and cannot be available for the February 3, 1999 meeting. In addition, because of other assignments we have not been able to develop the material for our February 3, 1999 meeting. Therefore, in order to make best use of your valuable time,the meeting is rescheduled until the first Wednesday in March -- March 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in Lake Oswego City Hall. We will mail out an agenda packet in advance. Please find attached the minutes of our first meeting and a revised schedule/work program. The schedule/work program has been amended to reflect suggestions made at our January 5, 1999 meeting,especially the need to address aesthetics, quality of life issues and overall landscape quality and character. It is proposed to hold neighborhood workshops or"listening posts"between the second and third meetings and following meeting#4. Per the Task Force's general direction,this will provide neighborhood residents a formal opportunity to review information and ensure their suggestions and concerns are placed in the record and considered early in the process prior to the Task Force's preliminary recommendation. Sister Eileen, Mike Anderson, John Fregonese, and myself will meet in the interim to review the work in progress. As materials are developed,they will be forwarded to you. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 635-0291. Thank you for your understanding and we will be in touch. Copy: Doug Schmitz,City Manager Tom Coffee,Assistant City Manager John Fregonese File morrmtcn I • • • Judy Dauble Jamie Elgin Michael Lammers Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Old Town Neighborhood Association Marylhurst University 3030 Glenmorrie Drive 125 Wilbur Street 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy 43) Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 P.O. Box 261 Marylhurst. OR 97036 Sister Eileen Brown Duane Funk Sisters of the Holy Name Mike Anderson Robinwood Neighbors 1552 Highland Drive P.O. Box 25 4405 Kenthorpe Way Marylhurst, OR 97036 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 West Linn, OR 97068 Kelly Atwood Richard J. Porn Stan Aschenbrenner Old River Woods Neighbors Western Realty Advisors Natural Resources Advisory Board 3300 River Woods Place 4930 NW 187' , Suite 200 1225 SW Oak Terrace West Linn, OR 97068 Portland, OR 97229 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Marsha Robertson Gordon Howard John Fregonese Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning Department Calthorpe and Associates 1187 Larch Street City of West Linn 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1010 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 2042 Eighth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 West Linn, OR 97068 David AushermanSandy Carter Gloria Benci &John Handy As Calthorpe and Associates 21645 Willamette Drive 16955 Old River Road 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1010 West Linn, OR 97068 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Portland, OR 97204 Donna Zajonc The Sisters of the Holy Names Of Jesus and Mary PO Box 25 Marylhurst, OR 97036 Jerry& Leslie Lublink 17007 Old River Road _ake Oswego, OR 97034 i�agfg1 \\ I •c+p,tAKEpssvfCp Planning Division ti Memorandum OREGO$ TO: Old River Road Task Force FROM: Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager DATE: February 8, 1999 RE: Property Owner Meeting Regarding Old River Road Please find attached a cover memo and meeting agenda, which have been sent to property owners along Old River Road. Because our February, 1999 meeting was cancelled, an opportunity arose to have this meeting to gain valuable citizen input early in the process. Your attendance is encouraged and would significantly help us at our meeting on March 3, 1999. Co-Chairs, Sister Eileen and Mike Anderson plan to attend as does Judy Dauble, Glenmorrie Neighborhood's representative. Staff will develop a record of the meeting and it will be available for the Task Force's review at its next meeting. If you have questions or comments, please call me at 635-0291. Thank you! Copy: Doug Schmitz, City Manager Tom Coffee, Assistant City Manager File morrtfpo.doc • • • 41 `,AA p4 LAKE OSwfCO Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force Memorandum OREGO$ • TO: Owners of Property Along Old River Road FROM: Sister Eileen Brown-- Co-Chair, Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force 166.Mike Anderson-- Co-Chair, Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force i� r RE: Property Owner Meeting to Discuss Old River Road - February 16, 1999, Room C-112 (Clark Commons) at Marylhurst University from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. DATE: February 9, 1999 As you may be aware the Lake Oswego City Council has appointed a citizen's task force to make recommendations regarding the future of Old River Road. The Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force has met once to discuss organizational and procedural issues. One important issue, which received general consensus, was the need to involve those who live and own property along Old River Road. This is necessary to gain first-hand knowledge of what it is like to live along the road and of problems experienced by property owners. The Task Force also needs to hear your ideas of opportunities to improve Old River Road for the benefit of the entire community. This first public outreach meeting is scheduled for February 16, 1999 in Clark Commons, room C-112 at Marylhurst University from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A map of the meeting location is attached. Please, if your schedule permits, attend this and other public meetings to provide us the benefits of your experience. Lake Oswego staff and Task Force Co-Chairs will attend as well as Judy Dauble. Other Task Force members may be present as their schedules permit. Staff will ensure that your comments and concerns are recorded and made available to the full Task Force at its subsequent meetings. The following is attached for additional information: • • • • A meeting agenda; • City Council charge statement to the Old River Road Ad-hoc Task Force; • Roster of the Task Force membership and a list of those receiving this mailing; • Draft Task Force schedule, and • Draft minutes of the Task Force's first meeting. This is the first of other meetings we wish to have to specifically gain information from the public. Your names and those of other interested parties will be put on a mailing list for future meetings and to receive project information. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager at 635- 0291. Thank you! We look forward to talking with you. 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Purpose of the Meeting and Introductions ( 7:00 - 7:15 p.m.) II. Background and History of the Project (7:15 -7:30 p.m.) III. Community Identification of Problems, Issues and Opportunities (7:30 - 8:30 p.m.) IV. Meeting Summary, Closing Comments, and Ideas for Future Public Involvement Opportunities (8:30 - 9:00 p.m.) V. Adjournment(9:00 p.m.) • • CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force Ad-hoc Task Force Mission/Charge Statement October 27, 1998 OBJECTIVES The Lake Oswego City Council has determined that it is in the City's interest to convene interested and affected parties to: 1. Undertake a study of issues and cginditions which now, and will in the future affect Old River Road 2. Reach a general consensus regarding the Road's future character and the level and type of improvements necessary to ensure: a. Safety of neighborhood residents, pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile drivers; b. Adequate emergency vehicle and school bus access. c. River Road's continued function as a residential street consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, in particular: i. The need for safety for all modes of travel; ii. The recognition of the multi-use function of neighborhood streets for walking, bicycling and social interaction which preserves the privacy, quiet and safety of neighborhood living; iii. The provision of safe access to abutting lands; iv. Adequate and safe circulation from residential properties to the major streets system and neighborhood activity centers, and v. The need for connectivity of local streets to the surrounding transportation system. d. Maintenance and where possible enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources per the City's Sensitive Lands Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Statewide Planning Goal 15: Willamette River Greenway. e. The preservation of River Road's character as a recreational resource for walking, biking and sightseeing. • • DIRECTION The work of Ad-hoc Task Force shall not depart from Council's decision of October 16, 1998 that Old River Road not be closed. In addition, Council has directed that the TSP designate future shoulder pathways on the length of Old River Road within the City limits and on Glenmorrie Road from its intersection with Highway 43 to Old River Road. The Task Force shall determine alignments for these future pathways. The Ad-hoc Task Force shall recommend measures to accomplish the above objectives through study and analysis of issues which include but are not limited to the following: 1. Enforcement of traffic regulations; 2. Use of traffic management devices including those which direct and calm traffic; 3. Road maintenance (pavement, shoulder, clear vision requirements, and storm drainage); 4. Alignment of the above shoulder pathways and mitigation, as necessary, of negative impacts on the Willamette River Greenway and other natural resources such as tree groves and stream corridors; 5. Encroachments of private improvements within the public right-of-way; 6. Parking within the public right-of-way. 7. Potential tree planting and other landscape enhancements within the public right-of- way and Willamette River Greenway to enhance scenic quality and neighborhood character; Where possible,the Task Force's analysis of the above shall include identification of costs and funding proposals. ORGINAZATION The Ad-Hoc Task Force shall consist of representatives from the following neighborhoods, neighborhood organizations, public and private institutions/agencies and the general public. Lake Oswego (One position for each of the listed associations, institutions and general public) • Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association; • Old Town Neighborhood Association; • Marylhurst College; ' • • Sisters of the Holy Name, and; • A citizen-at-large not from either of the aforementioned neighborhood associations. The City Manager shall appoint a city staff member to work with the Task Force to execute its charge. City of West Linn (One position for each of the listed neighborhoods and public agencies) • Robinwood Neighbors • Old River Woods Neighbors • City of West Linn Ex-Officio (Participatory but Non-Voting) Membership (One position from the following Lake Oswego advisory boards) • Natural Resources Advisory Board (NRAB) • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) State and Federal Agencies The following local, county, regional, state and federal agencies shall receive notice and be provided an opportunity to attend meetings and provide comment: • Metro Green Spaces • Clackamas County—Department of Transportation and Development • Oregon State Parks—Willamette River Greenway Division • Oregon Division of State Lands, and • Oregon Department of Transportation. • City of Lake Oswego School District Chair: The mayor shall appoint a chair and vice-chair from the above membership. City staff shall be responsible for assembling and compiling all information and reports necessary for the progress of work. In the chair's absence, the vice-chair shall conduct the meetings. Meetings: Meetings shall occur at least once a month. The date and times of meetings shall be established at the first meeting or by an indication of general consensus thereafter. Quorums and Decisions: No quorum shall be necessary to conduct business. Decisions shall be made by an indication of general consensus. When this method does not serve to establish a clear direction, the chair shall call for a roll-call vote. When agreement cannot be achieved on an issue, business shall proceed and City staff shall present minority positions for future Council consideration. 3 • • TIME FRAME AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The work of the Task Force shall be completed in eight months. A report shall be presented to the City Council no later than July 1999. Following its submittal to the City Council, the term of the Task Force shall be concluded. Approved by the City Council: j y ��Y2�YY� Date: tvnvamrer R Mayor W.K. Klammer OIrrest.doc • • Old River Road Ad-Hoc Task Force Roster of Membership—December 10, 1998 The Ad-Hoc Task Force shall consist of representatives from the following neighborhoods, neighborhood organizations,public and private institutions/agencies and the general public. Lake Oswego (One position for each of the listed associations, institutions and general public) • Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association; Judy Dauble • Old Town Neighborhood Association; Jamie Ellgen • Marylhurst University; Michael Lammers • Sisters of the Holy Name; Sister Eileen Brown,Chair • A citizen-at-large not from either of the aforementioned neighborhood associations Mike Anderson,Vice-Chair The City Manager shall appoint a city staff member to work with the Task Force to execute its charge. City of West Linn (One position for each of the listed neighborhoods and public agencies) • Robinwood Neighbors Duane Funk(Alternate: David Dodds) • Old River Woods Neighbors Kelly Atwood • City of West Linn Gordon Howard, Senior Planner Ex-Officio (Participatory but Non-Voting) Membership(One position from the following Lake Oswego advisory boards) • Natural Resources Advisory Board(NRAB) Stan Aschenbrenner • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board(PRAB) Marcia Robertson State and Federal Agencies The following local, county, regional, state and federal agencies shall receive notice and be provided an opportunity to attend meetings and provide comment: • Metro Green Spaces • Clackamas County—Department of Transportation and Development • Oregon State Parks—Willamette River Greenway Division • Oregon Division of State Lands,and • Oregon Department of Transportation. • City of Lake Oswego School District RRROSTER I Old River Road —Adjacent Owners Lab. • Revised 02/08/99 BANK OF CALIF NA TRUSTEE BARTZ DAVID F JR &SUSAN L F CLACKAMAS COUNTY 3144 GLENMORRIE DR 3242 GLENMORRIE DR 902 ABERNETHY RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 OREGON CITY OR 97045 DAWELL LILLIAN M DIDZUN RICHARD C DUMAS RONALD D &ANDREA HANDEL 16805 OLD RIVER DR PO BOX 544 15650 SW 133RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 TIGARD OR 97224 HANDY JOHN R &GLORIA M BENCI HART EDWARD B &JOAN D HEADLEE WILLIAM A TRUSTEE 16955 OLD RIVER RD 909 WEST POINT RD 47 N STATE ST LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 HENDERSHOT JAMES S LUBLINK JURJEN &LESLIE JEAN MCCANN JACKSON BUCKLEY 3122 GLENMORRIE DR 17007 OLD RIVER RD &HELEN D LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 2932 SW GLENMORRIE LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 MCCLENDON GLEN &PEGGY MORSE JAMES K&KATHERINE A MOUNT BARRY M &KATHRYN A 3188 GLENMORRIE DR 17147 OLD RIVER DR 3060 GLENMORRIE DR LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 PANICHELLO JOHN S PANICHELLO PRISCILLA J RESIDENT 3000 STONEBRIDGE WAY 2932 S GLENMORRIE 17075 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 RESIDENT RESIDENT RESIDENT 16500 OLD RIVER RD 1800 HEADLEE LN 16795 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 SAHN DAVID J SCHROETER SCOTT &DRU YOWELL JIMMY L &GERALDINE 107 BURNHAM RD 17177 OLD RIVER RD 3030 S GLENMORRIE DR LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 D • • • • • DRAFT OLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE WORK PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE January 5, 1998 MEETING #1 —JANUARY, 1999 Objectives: • Task Force Introductions; • Establish a consensus on organizational issues, such as agenda, work program and schedule, and • Establish direction for community outreach. Products: • Meeting dates and times; • Work Program; • Community outreach program. MEETINGS #2 and #3 Objectives: • Review and analysis of existing information and conditions regarding Old River Road such as: • Transportation characteristics including, traffic counts, speed studies, accidents,right- of-way characteristics, street connectivity, accessibility by school buses and emergency vehicles,property access points, roadway conditions and walking and biking suitability; • Scenic and natural resource values and recreational usage and potential; • Past planning efforts and relationship with existing plans programs, and regulations including Willamette River Greenway, Metro, City, and Clackamas County Transportation Plans and Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan. • Identification and analysis of aesthetic and quality of life issues and opportunities. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop#1 Staff will develop the above information for review and analysis by the Task Force. Product(s): • Task Force and neighborhood identification of existing and future opportunities, issues and problems facing Old River Road and its users. This will form the basis of further technical analysis by staff of proposed solutions and design opportunities and such treatments such as: • Traffic enforcement; • • • • Traffic management devices; • Multi-purpose pathway alignment; • Natural resource protection and enhancement; • Road maintenance needs; • Relationship of private property and road right-way, • Recreational usage and biking and pedestrian needs. • Enhancement of overall landscape character and aesthetics. MEETING #4 Objectives: • Task Force review of Staff's technical analysis,proposed solutions and design treatments, development of alternatives if necessary and formation of preliminary recommendations and priority projects. • Hold Neighborhood Workshop#2 Pursuant to direction of the Task Force, staff will conduct an analysis of proposed alternatives and respond to issues raised by the group and the public at meetings #5 and 6. Product(s): Preliminary recommendations. CITY WIDE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO PRESENT PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION MEETINGS #5 and #6 Objective: Review of public meeting results and refinement of recommendations Product(s): Direction to staff to prepare final report. MEETING #7 Objective: Acceptance of final report and distribution. Product: Recommendation of final report to City Council. orrwprog I2- M I DRAFTOLD RIVER ROAD AD-HOC TASK FORCE January 5, 1998 Meeting - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lake Oswego City Hall - Human Resources Conference Room Members Present: Sister Eileen Brown, Co-Chair, Mike Anderson, Co-Chair, Michael P. Lammers, Duane Funk, Jamie M. ElIgen, Judy Dauble, Kelly Atwood, Marcia Robertson, Stan Aschenbrenner Staff: Ron Bunch, Lake Oswego Long Range Planning Manager and Gordon Howard, Senior Planner, West Linn Others: Donna Zajonc, Richard Porn, Jerry Lublink, Gloria Bence, John Fregonese, and Sandy Carter I. Introductions, Statements of Interests and Issues The members introduced themselves and discussed generally their interest in serving on the Committee. It was stated that the road in the mid 1800's was one of the main roads on the west side of the Willamette River and the convent of the Sisters on the Holy Names had been oriented to the River. The Sisters had journeyed up the river and entered on the riverside of the convent building. It is important from the Sisters' perspective to develop a long-range vision of the future of the road and the Order's lands which border it. The road borders a significant portion of Marlyhurst University's property along its undeveloped edge. The river front lands, the road lands impart a significant contribution to the character of the campus. Any change to the character of the road will also change the character of the campus. Old Town Neighborhood has interest in the future of the road and desires to ensure its best use. The neighborhood has experience of living with a park and the process of compromise for both residential and recreational land uses to co-exist with one-another. Residents of Glenmorrie have been informally polled regarding the road and expressed concerns with the volume of traffic on the road, the need to maintain the character and livability of residential streets, the speed of traffic, preservation of a buffer area between the road and residential property and protection of natural resources. There is concern about the outright prohibition of road closure. The question was discussed of whether this precludes temporary closures to through traffic such as on weekends, so the road can be primarily used for recreational walking and sightseeing. Additional discussion focused on safety, especially the speed of traffic -- especially trucks, and the danger posed for walkers. Maintenance of views for property owners and those who use the road for recreational walking and exercise was identified as important. �3 S • • The road also represents an important connection for West Linn residents to Lake Oswego, especially for school buses. The transportation interests of both West Linn and the City of Lake Oswego are important to consider in this process because both share a boundary. Neighborhood quality of life in both communities is important. Connectivity between the two communities is also important. There may be a lot that can be done to address traffic calming. The Task Force should acquire good examples of traffic calming and consider them for use on Old River Road. The road presents real challenges for siting a pathway because of small narrow shoulders, the topography, natural resources and the interests of state and federal regulatory agencies. Further, the road is dangerous as evidenced by deaths of numerous pets and wild animals caused by cars. The need to protect animals and wildlife must be addressed. II. Future Meeting Dates and Times It was determined by general consensus that future meeting dates will be the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be February 3, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. III. Review and Discussion of Charge Statement and Process and Work Program and Schedule Sister Eileen Brown began discussion of the City Council's charge statement by stressing that the statement is explicit that the Lake Oswego City Council has made a decision not to close the road, and to designate a pathway on Glenmorrie Drive and Old River Road. Judy Dauble stressed that"closure"could mean a number of things, such as no permanent closure, whereby, closure could occur at certain times of the day and/or on certain days of the week, such as weekend closure. Kelly Atwood stressed that road connection to Lake Oswego was important, especially because of school bus connection, but that safety issues must be addressed such as some kind of speed control. Jamie Ellgen stated that speed is a major problem on the road because of its physical characteristics. When one walks on the road, it seems that cars are out of place in the environment. She stressed that Old Town Neighborhood's experience with George Rogers Park is that some kind of traffic control is necessary to ensure that residents, walkers and automobiles can coexist. Upon review of the work-program, the groups stressed the need to have factual data, which it could analyze and make recommendations from. There was discussion of the various aspects of the Task Force's charge in that qualitative/aesthetic, quality of life, and technical aspects (road condition, width, traffic control, utility needs etc.) of accommodating the needs of those who use the road must be addressed. The traffic problem was one, which involved balancing automobile use with the fact that the street was a public place --valued for its recreational and scenic characteristics. Especially important is to be creative and be sensitive to the environment(human-made and natural). 2 I There are impacts that are both internal and external to the study area. In terms of traffic it is important to analyze impacts that are imparted by those who live along the road and from traffic that is generated from outside the area. The group expressed general satisfaction with the technical aspects of the work-program. Also, the group desired that traffic analysis be done over time, such as over a period of several months, during different times of the week and day. However, it was stressed that the technical analysis not be done in the abstract. The information should be tied to an actual understanding of the physical characteristics of the road. Members were urged to actually spend some time walking along Old River Road. Staff indicated that they would assemble the necessary information into a report format. Much of the information existed. However, the past methodology of collecting past traffic information was questioned by some of those present. Staff stressed that veracity of conclusions based on technical analysis was essential and that the methodology of collecting information would be open to review by the Task Force and others. General community meetings were discussed, Their were questions as to what these entailed and how would notice be provided to the community. Staff indicated that the notice area including Old Town, Glenmorrie, Old River Woods Homeowners was not that large and it would be possible to develop an information flyer and send this material in advance of a general meeting to property owners. In addition, newspaper display ads, city newsletters, mailed notices to Neighborhood Association Chairs, would be used. It was stressed that the charge to the group goes far beyond providing solutions to traffic problems. These other issues must be addressed as well. For example there are issues inherent in the number of regulatory agencies that are involved in managing the Willamette River and its environs. The group asked for a summary of these agencies and their responsibilities. It was pointed out that east bank of the river up to and perhaps beyond the road was in the Willamette Greenway. Also, this area is within the floodway/floodplain. These mean that the Oregon State Parks, LCDC,the Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Division of State Lands all have an interest in the Willamette River. The members also asked that information pertaining to funding sources be provided. There was a suggestion that a slide show of traffic calming ideas be presented. It was recognized that at the next meeting not all the necessary background information could be collected. Staff was asked to collect all the information that it could for review at this meeting. Additional meeting(s) would be necessary to go through the remainder of the data and research materials and to ensure it was packaged appropriately. The importance of an effective community outreach program was stressed. However,the need to ensure effective communication from the public must be balanced with the need to ensure that the task force meetings are efficient. The best use of the member's valuable time must be assured. It was stated that a specific time must be on the agenda-- at the end of the meeting, for public comment. However that time should be limited. 3 + Two minutes per person was used as an example with a total of 10 to 15 minutes per meeting allowed for public input. Persons should not have to wait until the end of the meeting, if they had pressing business elsewhere. In this instance, it was discussed that a short opportunity, such as five minutes, should be provided at the beginning of the meetings for comment. Gloria Benece stated that in her conversations with staff, she was assured that there would be an opportunity to participate in the process. It was important for the Task Force to consider that one of its objectives should be to ensure a continued quality of life for residents who live along the road. She wanted to go on record as stating that the residents and property owners along Old River Road had asked the City Manager and Mayor to include one of them on the Committee. This was viewed as only fair, since: • Any actions that occur along Old River Road would most significantly affect those who live along the road, and • The City of West Linn is represented by both a neighborhood association, (Robinwood) and a homeowner's association(Old River Woods). The home owners association is is comprised of property owners who live in close proximity to Old River Road. Old River Road residents should have the same consideration. Jerry Lublink pointed out that there are other issues that affect residents along Old River Road, such as the sewer overflows that happen during rainstorms --possibly as a result of undersized pipes and an inadequate pump station. The task force agreed that the community and especially residents should be involved as much as possible and in view of the current committee structure, additional meetings such as "listening posts."could be used to gain valuable citizen input into the process. Not all of the committee members would have to attend these extra meetings -- only those with schedules that allowed it. The public should be encouraged to put their comments and issues in writing and technical questions should be directed to staff. It was determined necessary to develop a list of agency and government contacts. This would be valuable in identifying possible funding sources. Oregon's salmon restoration plan was used as an example. Other stakeholders identified as necessary to keep informed included private utilities and garbage service. The group asked that the West Linn City Council, City Manager and the Public Works Director be kept informed of its work. In addition, it was stressed that the West Linn Transportation Board and the Committees which were working on its Transportation System Plan(TSP) and Comprehensive Plan be kept informed. There was no further businesses and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Ron Bunch, Long Range Planning Manager City of Lake Oswego -- January 12, 1998 4 Old River Road -Adjacent Owners LaIII Revised 02/08/99 BANK OF CALIF NA TRUSTEE BARTZ DAVID F JR &SUSAN L F CLACKAMAS COUNTY 3144 GLENMORRIE DR 3242 GLENMORRIE DR 902 ABERNETHY RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 OREGON CITY OR 97045 DUMAS RONALD D &ANDREA DAWELL LILLIAN M DIDZUN RICHARD C HANDEL 16805 OLD RIVER DR PO BOX 544 15650 SW 133RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 TIGARD OR 97224 HANDY JOHN R &GLORIA M BENCI HART EDWARD B &JOAN D HEADLEE WILLIAM A TRUSTEE 16955 OLD RIVER RD 909 WEST POINT RD 47 N STATE ST LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 HENDERSHOT JAMES S LUBLINK JURJEN &LESLIE JEAN MCCANN JACKSON BUCKLEY 3122 GLENMORRIE DR 17007 OLD RIVER RD &HELEN D LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 2932 SW GLENMORRIE LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 MCCLENDON GLEN &PEGGY MORSE JAMES K &KATHERINE A MOUNT BARRY M &KATHRYN A 3188 GLENMORRIE DR 17147 OLD RIVER DR 3060 GLENMORRIE DR LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 PANICHELLO JOHN S PANICHELLO PRISCILLA J RESIDENT 3000 STONEBRIDGE WAY 2932 S GLENMORRIE 17075 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 RESIDENT RESIDENT RESIDENT 16500 OLD RIVER RD 1800 HEADLEE LN 16795 OLD RIVER RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 SAHN DAVID J SCHROETER SCOTT &DRU YOWELL JIMMY L &GERALDINE 107 BURNHAM RD 17177 OLD RIVER RD 3030 S GLENMORRIE DR LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 eGt.,liz? INAI,AM.v D v-_q - °I41 ri...00/114rzkre,a) yt. ie- tF.A--KLA) {J "M11et A Old River Road Labels0 • Revised 02/03/99 Jerry &Leslie Lublink 17007 Old River Road Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Judy Dauble Jamie Elgin Michael Lammers Glenmorrie Neighborhood Association Old Town Neighborhood Association Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy 43) 3030 Glenmorrie Drive 125 Wilbur Street P.O. Box 261 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Marylhurst, OR 97036 Sister Eileen Brown Duane Funk Sisters of the Holy Name Mike Anderson Robinwood Neighbors P.O. Box 25 5025 Foothills Road, Apt. I 4405 Kenthorpe Way Marylhurst, OR 97036 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 West Linn, OR 97068 Kelly Atwood Stan Aschenbrenner Old River Woods Neighbors Richard J. Porn Natural Resources Advisory Board 3300 River Woods Place Western Realty Advisors 1225 SW Oak Terrace Lake Oswego, OR 97034 4930 NW 187` , Suite 200 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Portland, OR 97229 Marsha Robertson Gordon Howard John Fregonese Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning Department Calthorpe and Associates 1187 Larch Street City of West Linn 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1010 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 2042 Eighth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 West Linn, OR 97068 David Ausherman Gloria Benci&John Handy Calthorpe and Associates 16955 Old River Road 421 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 1010 Sandy Carter Portland, OR 97204 21645 Willamette Drive Lake Oswego, OR 97034 West Linn, OR 97068 Donna Zajonc The Sisters of the Holy Names Of Jesus and Mary PO Box 25 Marylhurst, OR 97036 •Cififj .1) 'AtaN v2D.\i s r 41:2 7a--/ 4 SLi iize,k) ,l(dil' i .' ':'°invQ, A2..., P^.0*/,0a..4,4„.. VP% t, e<11 IA 4-6% �� a LiC#