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Approved Minutes - 2008-05-05I��1•��Il�!_IC�Z�]�_I]��3 a F P� 1�11` ou W 71L[mo 0 City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Minutes May 5, 2008 Chair Bill Tierney called the Development Review Commission meeting of May 5, 2008, to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 380 "A" Avenue, Lake Oswego, Oregon. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners present besides Chair Tierney were Alby Heredia, Krytsyna Stadnik and Don Richards. Commissioner Nan Binkley was excused. Vice Chair Sheila Ostly had resigned. Staff present were Hamid Pishvaie, Assistant Planning Director; Jessica Numanoglu, Association Planner; Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney; and Janice Bader, Administrative Support. III. MINUTES (None) IV. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER (None) V. PUBLIC HEARING LU 08-0007, a request by the Lake Oswego School District for approval of the following modifications to Lakeridge High School's Conditional Use Permit (CUP): • Allow the total number of athletic field spectators to exceed the number of on-site parking spaces: • Allow use of the athletic fields past 9:30 p.m. • Allow public address announcements during games; and, • Allow temporary bleachers around the football field to accommodate up to 1,800 additional spectators. The above -listed modifications affect conditions imposed by the following approvals: DR 7-93: LU 99-0038 [AP 00-01]; LU 02-0030; LU 05-0089; and LU 06-0069. Location of property: 1235 Overlook Drive, Lakeridge High School Tax Lot 100 of Tax Map 2 1E 16). Chair Tierney opened the public hearing and explained the applicable criteria, procedure and time limits. He asked the Commissioners to declare their occupation, report any ex parte contacts (including site visits), biases and conflicts of interest, and identify any known present or anticipated future business relationships with the project or the applicant. Ms. Stadnik (civil engineer), Mr. Richards (landscape architect/certified arborist), and Chair Tierney (utilities construction business) each reported that he/she had City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 1 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 visited the site. Ms. Stadnik and Mr. Heredia also each reported they had signed a petition last fall in support of allowing the Lakeridge team to play on their own home turf. They each confirmed that they could make an unbiased decision based on the evidence presented at the hearing. Cindy Lewis, 17903 Ridl!elake Drive, 97034, questioned whether the two Commissioners who had signed the petition could be objective. Mr. Boone advised that courts did not consider that sufficient evidence of bias. He recalled that both Commissioners had indicated they would base their decision on Code criteria, and he further advised that any party who participated in the hearing could appeal the decision. Staff Report Jessica Numanoglu, Associate Planner, presented the staff report (dated April 25, 2008). She struck an email on page 193 of the staff report from the record because it had been inserted in error and did not relate to the application. She advised that the school use was a Conditional Use in the PF zone. She said the applicant wanted to modify the previous Conditional Use Permit so they could play varsity football games on their home turf. She said they wanted to change a condition they had previously agreed to not to schedule use of their three sport fields on the north side of the site in a way that would mean the activities would generate a parking need that would exceed the number of on- site parking spaces. She said they now wanted the cut-off time for field lights to be extended; to be allowed to use a public address (PA) system; and to add temporary bleachers during the 4 to 7 varsity games played each year. She said the Commission had the authority to impose conditions of approval to make the proposed use reasonably compatible with the neighborhood. Ms. Numanoglu advised that, technically, there was no required setback requirement, but staff was recommending a minimum setback. She advised the site had to be physically capable of accommodating the proposed use, including parking. She advised in the previous Conditional Use approval staff had incorrectly applied the parking standard for a commercial stadium, but they now found the site's 327 spaces offered the required number of on-site spaces for high school use. She said staff found the use to be as compatible as practicable if the parking need was allowed to exceed the number of available on-site spaces and result in overflow parking into the immediate neighborhood four -to -seven times per year. She observed that Lake Oswego High School was in a different situation where they could use surrounding junior high school and church parking lots and were further away from residential uses. Ms. Numanoglu pointed out that the applicant had submitted a traffic analysis that estimated the "worst case scenario" for parking during a play-off game was 951 vehicles. The analysis showed the Level of Service (LOS) at nearby intersections in that event would remain above the City's minimum acceptable LOS. She pointed out the applicant's parking study showed 951 vehicles at a play-off game could be accommodated on site and within one-half mile of the site. She said the applicant had volunteered to use traffic mitigation measures that included not scheduling other events during varsity games, directing traffic, and instructing field users to pick up garbage and not use Cloverleaf Road to pick up and drop off students. They proposed to shuttle field users from off-site parking facilities with as City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 2 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 many as 400 parking spaces. She said staff found traffic and parking would be reasonably compatible with uses in the vicinity with that mitigation. Mr. Numanoglu said the applicant's lighting study showed lights had been on until 9:30 p.m. 11% of the time (26 days) during the past eight months, and would have been on 14% of the time if the lights had been on until 10 pm or until after varsity games. She said the applicant proposed to adjust the lighting to alleviate glare toward the neighborhood and turn off the lighting bank facing Cloverleaf first. She said the applicant's noise study concluded that if the applicant used a mitigating speaker system noise levels would not increase much beyond what was generated during current field use. The applicant proposed to limit play-by-play announcements to only varsity games and to use speakers on the temporary bleachers only during football season. She referred to the temporary bleachers and reported that staff recommended imposing a 25 -foot setback from Cloverleaf road to make the use more compatible with residential uses across that roadway. Ms. Numanoglu concluded that staff found the proposed modifications and mitigation would make the proposed use as reasonably compatible as practicable with uses in the vicinity, and they recommended approval subject to the conditions of approval listed in the April 25, 2008, staff report. She noted staff recommended conditions incorporated all the mitigation measures proposed by the applicant and recommended a two-year follow- up review by the Commission. She clarified that staff could agree to the modifications proposed by the applicant in Exhibit F-24, because they would not change the purpose and intent of staff -recommended conditions. During the questioning period, she clarified that staff could also agree to the applicant's request to remove the language, "to the satisfaction of staff' from Condition B(2) because what was required was already clear. Applicant Dr. Bill Korash, Superintendent of Schools, Lake Oswego School District, 352 Livingood Lane, 97034, testified that the School District was committed to live up to their agreement and to work with all parties to ensure reasonable compatibility of the use. Dorothy Cofield, Cofield Law Office, 9755 SW Barnes, Ste 450, Portland, OR 97225, said the School District had engaged noise and traffic consultants who found the proposed mitigation measures would work, and the school principal would make sure it actually worked. She said the District had developed better communication methods in recent years that would help, and they were aware that the use would be reviewed again in two years. She said neighbors would not have to "police" the use because the District would do that. Mike Lehrman, Principal, Lakeridge High School, 2035 Overlook Dr., 97034, said the school was committed to making the proposed use compatible. He said they had developed a better relationship with close neighbors, who let them know when school officials needed to respond to a problem. He recalled the applicant had once considered the solution of fencing Cloverleaf Road, but they had not done that because neighbors did not want it. He said the school instructed sports groups and visiting guests to park onsite; City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 3 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 they had arranged for an off-site parking shuttle system for fans to use; and they had created parking maps. He said they had adequate staff and security personnel to ensure the use was compatible. He said the District wanted Lakeridge students to have the same ability to use their own "home" field as students in other high schools enjoyed. During the questioning period, Mr. Lehman clarified that no field user group had refused to sign a field use agreement, but it was possible that some group might have never received the form. He said he assumed the field lights shut off at the correct time because they were on an automatic timer. Staff confirmed that the applicant had submitted neighborhood - meeting minutes, as required. Dr. Korash agreed that the Code did not require program equity between the two high schools, but he explained that it was a school board policy to ensure students at both high schools had the same opportunities. Proponents Mark Hoark, 17712 Cardinal Ct., 97034, Athletic Director, Lake Oswego High School, advised that being able to play home games on their own field improved school spirit and pride. Alexander Beu-Ismal,1200 Overlook Dr, 97034, testified he had noticed a significant improvement in behavior and parking problems during the past 3.5 months. He indicated he could agree to allow a 15 to 30 minute extension of activity during games because of the applicant's effort to ensure it did not bother neighbors. He reported that the 140 residents of the Stafford looked forward to watching the games. Jeff Garrett, 19472 Olson Ave., 97034, a senior at Lakeridge High School, read his statement into the record. He said Lakeridge students should have the same opportunity to play on their home field as students at other schools. Bruce Plato, 2501 Country Club Rd, 97034, Principal, Lake Oswego High School, testified that when Lake Oswego played at Lakeridge they would encourage Lake Oswego students and fans to bus or carpool there. Sally Moncrieff, 2643 Rivendell Rd, 97034, Chair of the Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA), reported that the Association had voted 210:15 to support the application with the mitigation required by the conditions of approval. She said they believed the conditions would protect neighbors from unreasonable noise and lights and parking and traffic problems during large events. She anticipated that the proposed mitigation would actually improve safety around the school and reduce glare on residential properties. She said the smaller speaker system focused on the bleachers would be an improvement over currently used PA systems. She recalled that neighbors had indicated they were experiencing fewer problems at neighborhood meetings. She urged the Commission to approve the application David Brothers, 17740 Overlook Circle, Vice Chair of the Palisades Neighborhood Association, testified that the majority of PNA members supported the application. He said he personally believed it could be made to work for all parties. He thanked staff for limiting noise and glare. City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 4 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 During the questioning period, the PNA officers said the Association would be tracking conditions around the school, but they wanted to work with the applicant to make it work. They estimated that the majority of immediate neighbors agreed with the change. They clarified that the Association had mailed a newsletter containing an article that announced the October 17, 2007, vote on the PNA position on the application. They said enough PNA members had been present at the meeting to ensure the vote supported the application, but proxy votes had also been counted. They said everyone had been offered an opportunity to speak before the vote was conducted, and they had inserted dissenting opinions in the meeting record. David Bussman, 15 Scarborough Dr, 97034, Chair of the Westridge Neighborhood Association, said his Associatoin had voted unanimously to support the application. He advised the legal "test" was not 100% compatibility, but "reasonable" compatibility, and the applicant's proposal was reasonable. ' He urged the Commission to approve it. During the questioning period, he said he believed there was sufficient mitigation to make the use reasonably compatible with a school neighborhood. Larry Lopardo, 48 Hillshire Dr., 97034, Vice Present of the Lake Oswego Soccer Club and parent of a Lakeridge student reported his organization had signed the use agreement. He submitted aerial photographs of other high school stadiums that were also located next to residential neighbors. During the questioning period, he said he did not know how many of them operated under Conditional Use Permits. Bob Barman, 1445 Oak Terrace, 97034, Palisades Neighborhood Association, Area 1 representative, clarified that City -paid mediators had counted Association votes, and both sides had used proxy votes, which was allowable. He recalled testimony that 140 residents of the Avamere facility (who were also PNA residents) supported the application. He noted staff and the applicant disagreed regarding whether or not the surrounding neighborhood had changed significantly since the conditions the applicant wanted to modify were imposed in 1999. He cited many changes to support his contention that half the neighborhood had changed in that time, including the high school remodel and a number of new developments. He said the proposed change was consistent with the neighborhood. John Hoch, 1579 Edgeeliff Terrace, 97034, a parent of Lakeridge students, testified that only two other 6A schools did not have their own field. He said the Lakeridge administration had repeatedly shown they could and would work with athletic groups. Phil Rogers, 17543 Lake Haven Dr, 97035, Lakeridge sophomore class president, and varsity football player, said the school would successfully implement the changes He submitted a petition in support of the application containing 457 signatures. He said that showed they were willing to cooperate with the neighbors and the City and make the changes work for all parties. He said staff monitored Cloverleaf Drive and reminded students about the rules. City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 5 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 Joseph Howley, 2560 Bree Ct., 97034, a Lakeridge youth football coach, said it was important to allow the school to be fully functional as long as they showed they were in compliance with the Conditional Use Permit. He advised that participation in sports directly correlated with reduction in drug use and other problems. He said the current restrictions had a negative impact on sports participation, operations, attendance and revenue. There was no PA system announcer or displayed score at track meets and lacrosse. games. He held the applicant could meet the conditions of approval of the new decision. Cindy Dungey, 17411 Bergis Farm Dr., 97034, read her statement into the record. She asked the Commissioners to approve the application because the proposed PA system was reasonable, and night use would be similar to that in some City parks with ball fields. She said current parking restrictions were not reasonable, because off site parking was allowed for other events, such as graduations. She anticipated the shuttle system would reduce the need for off-site parking. Susan Steger, 18151 Bryant Rd, 97034, a Lakeridge parent, said she would do everything she could to stay in compliance with the conditions of approval. Dan Dutton, 18406 Old River Landing, 97034, President of Lakeridge Youth Football and a member of the Lake Oswego Youth Sports Alliance, said the applicant's plan ensured reasonable compatibility with the neighborhood, proposed mitigation to address neighbors concerns, and would improve community identify and morale. Cathy Shroyer, 16727 Babson PI, 97035, stressed that approval would allow Lakeridge to function like other schools in the District. She observed that it was not possible for schools to be like residences, but they were allowed in a residential area because people wanted their schools near their homes. Sean Kimsey, 5721 Kimball Ct., 97035, advised that a sports program was important and helped kids stay in school. Lenni Lanfranco, 391 Livinizood Lane, 97034, Manager of the Lakeridge Girls Lacrosse team and a Lakeridge parent, said she supported the application. She confirmed that field lights were controlled by a timer and shut off automatically. Mark Easley, 1921 Woodland Terrace, 97034, said he supported granting the approval, but he held that Condition D(3) that required all users of the facility to sign an agreement that they would not to park or drop off persons or equipment along Cloverleaf Road was unenforceable, and should be eliminated. Ms. Numanoglu clarified that staff had agreed with revised language the applicant proposed in Exhibit F-24 that clarified that they were to require the representatives of all using organizations to sign the agreement. Mr. Easley insisted that he had a right to drive and park on Cloverleaf and the residents on that street did not have a right to make it a private street. He said that as a PNA Area 1 representative, he did not believe all neighbors' interests were represented when conditions of approval were imposed in 1999. Chair Tierney cautioned that if it were City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 6 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 determined that the Conditional Use Permit was not being complied with, it could be rescinded. Lynda O'Neill, 1830 Cloverleaf Rd, 97034, said students were being very responsible and not littering. She said they did walk thru the area at times. She said all land use conditions were met. Brenda Kaye, 2525 Bree Ct., 97034, a Lakeridge parent, observed that Lakeridge students were close enough to school to walk there, and many residents walked to events at the school. James Riveria, 4268 Albert Circle, 97035, observed that the parties had worked issues out over time and it was reasonable to approve the proposed modifications. Douglas Hutchens, 4830 Dawn St., 97035, said the parking shuttle was an excellent system and the school could comply with the conditions of approval. Ian Lamont, 17619 Blue Heron Rd, 97034, Athletic Director, Lakeridge High School, stressed that it was important to have home football games. He said school officials were committed to working with the closest neighbors, and he knew it could work. They could tell other schools where to park and to clean up trash. He said it was not unreasonable to ask for a PA system and bleacher seating. Chair Tierney then announced a ten-minute break and subsequently reconvened the hearing. Opponents Becky Salsburg, 17986 St. Clair Dr, 97034, questioned whether there had been enough change in the area to justify altering the Conditional Use Permit. She said the traffic study did not account for safety on the narrow streets. She worried that overflow parking would park on both sides of a neighborhood street and block access by emergency vehicles. She said increased noise levels would have a large impact on nearby homes. She said the noise study focused on PA system announcements, not spectator noise. She disputed that the impacts could be mitigated. She urged the Commission to deny the application. She said the PNA newsletter article that announced the October 17, 2007, vote was not very noticeable and she did not believe that it stated that proxy voting would be allowed. Ann Powers, 1840 Cloverleaf Rd, 97034, observed that many in the audience were not affected because they did not live close to the school. She testified she heard noise from games seven days a week, the lights were on longer than they were supposed to be, and drivers parked in the fire lane on Cloverleaf Road. She confirmed that Principal Lehman had been diligent in his efforts be put the applicant into compliance, but she believed the school site did not have sufficient room for such a use. City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 7 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 Cindy Lewis, 17903 Ridge Lake Dr, 97034, President, Rideclake Homeowners Association, held that Lakeridge students could play at the Lake Oswego High School field and she indicated she believed that the applicant would not be able to control noise, behavior and parking during a game. She said she frequently called the police to address parking violators, who blocked narrow streets and fire hydrants and parked on lawns. She said the situation at Lake Oswego High School was very different because that school had a lot of available parking and was farther away from residences. She reported that excited pedestrians made noise as they walked to and from events. She said police records would show that the School District was not currently in compliance with their support. Jaliene Hollabaugh, 1685 Cloverleaf Rd, 97034, said the protection offered by the current approval should not be modified. She said the field was used by many other user groups besides high school teams, so the impact of the application would be more than 5- 7 games a year. However, if the Commissioners were inclined to approve it, she could agree to allowing a PA system to be used at track meets and to introduce varsity players; to allow lights to be on until 10:00 p.m. or until freshman and junior varsity competitions were over; and an on-site parking requirement. She said that could be "reasonably compatible" for her family. She said without enforcement, Cloverleaf Road became so congested she could not exit her driveway. She suggested the varsity football team did not really need to use the site because they had use of the District stadium, but if they were allowed to use the site, the applicant should designate a location for pick up/drop off in an offsite lot; assign staff to pick up trash; put a 12 -hour setup and 24-hour take-down time limit on temporary fencing of events; and the applicant should have to renew their permit every year. Robert Kroll, 1545 Cloverleaf Rd, 97034, testified that even though the lights were supposed to be shielded, they were a terrible intrusion into his home and yard. He reported that neighbors often had to go to the site and push the shutoff button themselves when the field was empty, but the lights were on. He said allowing amplified play-by- play commentary would exacerbate the current noise problem of yelling coaches, cheering fans and whistles. He doubted that the mitigation in the current proposal would work. He reported the field was used for many other sports events than high school games. He stressed that the other high school had a different physical relationship to the surrounding neighborhood. He asked the Commission to deny the application. Diane Cook, 835 Clara Ct, 97034, did not come forward to testified when called. Pat Dulin, 1445 Cloverleaf Rd, 97034, testified that the current level of noise generated by the site interfered with conversation on his property. He noted the actual ambient noise level in the current report was far above the level anticipated when the current approval was granted, and allowing use of an amplified system would take it even higher. He questioned the applicant's contention the impacts to neighbors would only be during 5 to 7 games. He said that although the applicant's traffic consultant had predicted there would be no significant impact on neighborhood streets in 1999, that permit had resulted in negative impacts on neighbors. He related that he had called the Police many times until City officials met with neighbors and scheduled police patrols. He recalled many City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 8 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 years of non-compliance between prior reviews. He asked the City not to change the current approvals. Larry Roland, 2610 Glen Haven, 97034, testified his parents lived on Cloverleaf Road, across from the school's emergency gate. He said they experienced increased auto and foot traffic, lights, noise, parking congestion, disregard of no parking signs, blocked driveways and emergency accesses, and an outhouse chained to a tree across the street. He said Lakeridge was a "neighborhood" school in a residential zone, unlike Lake Oswego High School. He asked the Commission to deny the application. David Baretich, 1510 Fernwood Dr, 97034, observed that there would be 326 on-site parking spaces for 951 vehicles during a playoff game. He said the shuttle system was not realistic because visitors who were unfamiliar with the City would drive through the neighborhood to find a lot to park in. He suggested the responsible environmental solution would be to ask the two high schools to share a stadium to conserve money, resources and energy Patt Thomas, 2135 Ridge Pointe Dr., 97034, had submitted Exhibit G-200, which she said examined the applicant's narrative and discussed incorrect and unclear statements. She said the District wanted to delete the protective limitations that had been in place for many years. The field lights would be allowed to be on until 10:45; there would be noise from varsity games; and home and visiting sports fans would park all over the neighborhood's streets, imperiling the safety of residents and the fans. She asked the Commissioners to base their decision on the Code, not emotions, and maintain the current approval. Gordon Harriss 17644 Treetop Lane, 97034, requested the record be kept open for seven days. He had submitted Exhibit G-244. He discussed the applicant's traffic engineering study. He said arterial accesses from Fernwood Drive and Treetop Lane did not have any sidewalks and featured dangerous culverts and ditches. He stressed that the traffic consultant had not factored street lighting, culverts, or dark, rainy nights into the analysis. He said the application should be denied because it did not comply with the Comprehensive Plan Goal 12, Section 4, Policy 4 requirement to provide a detailed traffic analysis, or a Code provision that required walkways and safe access to schools Renee Kennedy, 17377 Marjorie Ave, 97034, whose residence was close to the field, recalled a time when the field was used a few times a year and until dark. She opposed use of the site by non -high school groups. She testified drivers still parked on her street; the field lights remained on when there were no users on it; and some Lakeridge events had been moved to Palisades Elementary School, which created problems there. She said the PNA did not represent her or most of her neighbors. She said she heard the noise from games in her home now, so she did not want any increase in intensity of use. Pete Palumbus, 1525 Ivy Ct., 97034, reasoned that because Lakeridge teams had played football for many years without their own field when they played on the District field, the problem was not having to travel across town, but that potential Lakeridge football players had been discouraged by the football program itself. City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 9 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 Al Stone, 1793 Mapleleaf Rd, 97034, submitted photos of games at Palisades Elementary School and testified that parking spilled over onto and blocked his street, which was very narrow. He noted that the application did not address ticket and concession booths. Ken Watson, 1940 Mapleleaf Rd., 97034, testified that during the past year two of his neighbors needed emergency assistance and they had been lucky there were no events going on at the time. He wanted to hear Police and Fire Department comments regarding safety. Staff confirmed the application had been reviewed by both the City Engineer (Exhibit F-23) and the Fire Department (Exhibit F-21) Ann Miller, 16902 Crestview Dr, 97034, a retired Lakeridge coach, suggested the applicant should build a parking structure first, and find out if the result resolved the parking problem. She testified that overflow parking went all the way down to Greentree Road. She observed that field lighting and police patrols and shuttles were costly. She said she could see the lights and hear the noise from the District field all the way across the lake. She testified that the District field lights did not always go off at 10 p.m., or when there was no one on the field. She said they often shut off at 10:15 p.m. She reasoned that if there were parity between high schools, they would each have a swimming pool and the same number of tennis courts. She asked what limitations would be placed on use of the field by non -high school sports organizations. She was concerned about the impact of the use on real estate value. She agreed that the success of the Lakeridge football program depended on the program, not which field they used. She advised that Lakeridge was not a large enough school to play at 6A level. She asked the Commission to protect neighbors' rights and she asked the applicant to look for a more sustainable solution. Molly Miles, 17766 Treetop Lane, 97034, said fire standards did not allow parking on both sides of the narrow streets north and south of the site. She said she understood the LDS Church lot could not be used for the applicant's parking. She anticipated the increased traffic and pedestrian flow would overwhelm the streets. She said there would be more than five impactful events per year because Lakeridge would host district games, jamborees and adult teams that would use the field day and night. She asked the Commission not to approve the change. Mitch Besser, 17380 Marjorie Ave, 97034, testified he lived one house from the field. He said Principal Lehman was doing a great job, but he would not be there forever. He pointed out that he had submitted a (non-professional) light and sound study. He said lights should be allowed to be on as long as necessary during an emergency. He asked if field users were to be allowed to park on Marjorie Avenue. He called for a "baseline" study to be used to determine how much 1,800 more spectators and a speaker system increased the impact on neighborhood residents. Pam Andresen, 17966 St. Clair Dr, 97034, was concerned about safety. She held the traffic study, which estimated that the proposed use would generate up to 951 vehicles, should have also factored in pick up and drop off of users. She said the changes that had City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 10 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 taken place in the neighborhood since 1999 had all resulted in increased traffic, but the streets were still too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides. She questioned how the District could successfully motivate visitors to comply with parking rules. She said the conditions of approval should limit extended lighting hours to football game nights, and not allow that every night. She wanted assurance an emergency vehicle could reach her house as quickly on game nights as non -game nights. Neither for nor Against Maria Harvey, 17325 Banyon Lane, 97034, indicated her street was very narrow and she worried that parked cars would block it and emergency access. Rebuttal Ms. Cofield recalled the applicant had submitted many exhibits to address concerns about traffic and parking and discussed their parking plan with the neighborhood. Prank Charbonneau, Charbonneau Engineering LLC, 9370 SW GreenburI Road, Ste. 411, Portland, Oregon, 97223, testified that his firm had prepared the parking and traffic flow studies. He said they identified available and legal parking spaces within three-quarters of a mile of the site and studied how traffic generated by the site at game times would affect nearby intersections and access points. He said they used accepted traffic engineering standards and practices. He advised it was illegal for a driver to park a car in a manner that blocked a street so no cars could pass through. He said the studies found there was more than sufficient parking available on the school lot, the auxiliary lots to be served by shuttles, and on the streets within one-half mile of the site during football - related events. He said studies showed that traffic flow through the nearby street intersections (Stafford, South Shore, Overlook and access points) would be at LOS B - far above the City's minimum allowable Level of Service — even after they revised the data to increase trip generation by 30% to account for pick up/drop off maneuvers along the Lakeridge street frontage. He added that it was more likely those maneuvers would only increase traffic by 10-15%. He referred to written testimony that questioned why the report showed the delay per vehicle at the Overlook/Stafford intersection under existing conditions did not increase after the increased site use generated more traffic. He explained that was because the overall volume of traffic went down later in the evening. Chair Tierney asked the applicant to answer that question in writing. Kerrie Standlee, Daly-Standlee and Associates, 4900 SW Griffith Dr., Ste. 216 Beaverton, Oregon, 97005, said his firm had compared existing noise levels with projected levels. He explained they found projected sound levels by measuring sound levels at a football game at Lake Oswego High School and found it would be a significant increase in impact on neighbors at Lakeridge. Then they determined the impact of crowd and band noise could be lowered to 1 — 3 dba over existing levels by mitigation efforts, including directing the speakers at the stands. He noted the consultants found that spectators at the Lake Oswego game were able to converse at times and the average noise level was surprisingly low because spectators were not always yelling. He confirmed to Chair Tierney that his firm had recommended using berms to keep sound from going off City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 11 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008 site in 1999, but both the applicant and the neighbors did not want to build an impediment to neighbors' access to the facility. He also advised that trees would not block the sound. Ms. Cofield recalled testimony that the applicant was not complying with the current approvals. She listed many exhibits the applicant had submitted to show they were complying. She pointed out Exhibit F-2 contained the records of meetings with neighbors, who had not indicated that. She said the District had submitted a binder of records for City Manger review on April 15, 2007 to demonstrate that they were in compliance. Superintendent Korash stressed the applicant had been making a strong effort during Principal Lehman's tenure at the high school to bring the District into compliance with the prior approvals and earn the support of the neighbors. He said they used a playoff game with a larger than normal crowd to measure noise levels, but most games would have fewer spectators. He said the largest Lakeridge home games the District anticipated would be against Lake Oswego and West Linn High Schools. When asked if the lights were being shut off on time, or when no one was using the field, he explained there had been instances when field use was scheduled, but the users had not shown up. Rod Drier, 1515 Cloverleaf, explained the applicant had fixed the lighting program when the school was remodeled, and he could attest that they were being shut off between 9:30 and 9:45 because he lived right across the street. The Commissioners and the applicant agreed that continuing the hearing to lune 2nd would be better than to May 19th. Staff suggested setting a deadline of May 12th for anyone to submit new written testimony or evidence, and allowing any one to respond to the new information by May 19tH Ms. Stadnik moved to continue LU 08-0007 to June 2, 2008, and to use staff - suggested schedule for submitting and responding to new information. Mr. Heredia seconded the motion and it passed 4:0. Ms. Cofield said the applicant would submit their final written argument by May 19, 2008. VI. GENERAL PLANNING & OTHER BUSINESS (None) VII. ADJOURNMENT There being not further business Chair Tierney adjourned the meeting at 11:23 p. in. Respectfully submitted, Al'� 6adtwl' Ja ce Bader Administrative Support III L\dre\minutes\May 5, 2008.doe City of Lake Oswego Development Review Commission Page 12 of 12 Minutes of May 5, 2008