Agenda Item - 2022-01-04 - Number 8.1 - Chapter Ten Charter Amendment Impacts 8.1
COUNCIL REPORT
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Subject: Chapter X Charter Amendment Impacts
Meeting Date: January 4, 2022 Staff Member: Ivan Anderholm, Director
Report Date: December 28, 2021 Department: Parks and Recreation
Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation
❑ Motion ❑ Approval
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial
❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded
❑ Resolution ❑X Not Applicable
❑X Information Only Comments:
❑ Council Direction
❑ Consent Agenda
Project/ Issue Relates To: Passed Citizen Initiative 3-568
Issue before Council (Highlight Policy Question):
❑Council Goals/Priorities ❑Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑X Not Applicable
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL
Effects of the passage of Measure 3-568 on Lake Oswego Natural Areas operations and
development.
BACKGROUND
On November 2, 2021 Lake Oswego voters passed Citizen Measure 3-568 restricting
improvements on certain Lake Oswego properties. The properties are:
1. Bryant Woods 19.7 acres
2. Canal Acres 27.3 acres
3. Cooks Butte 43 acres
4. Cornell Natural Area 3.2 acres
5. Glenmorrie Greenway 1.3 acres
6. Hallinan Woods (does not include Yates acquisition) 3.8 acres
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7. Iron Mountain Park 51 acres
8. Kerr Open Space 10 acres
9. Lamont Springs .5 acres
10. River Run I and II 10.8 acres
11. South Shore Natural Area 9.2 acres
12. Stevens Homestead 5.7 acres
13. Stevens Meadow 20.1 acres
14. West Waluga Park 22.8 acres
15. Woodmont Natural Park 6.8 acres
Restricted development:
1. Athletic Facilities
2. Parking Lots
3. Roads/Trails for motorized vehicles
4. Commercial logging
5. Above ground structure or facility inconsistent with or impairs natural conditions
6. Telecommunications Facilities
7. Hardscaped Trails (Asphalt/Concrete)
Allowed development:
1. Trails for hiking,jogging, horseback and bicycling (soft surface)
2. Picnic Facilities
3. Sanitary Facilities
4. Benches
5. Interpretive Displays
6. Boardwalks
Also allowed:
1. Development included in adopted Master Plans, adopted prior to November 2, 2021,
Bryant Woods, Canal Acres and River Run I, II have an adopted plan.
2. Maintenance of existing improvements.
Measure 3-568 does not restrict fire mitigation, restoration and/or invasive removal from the
designated properties.
DISCUSSION
Measure 3-568 major effect on the affected properties relates to 3 areas:
1. Parking access for all users.
2. Replacement of utilities, water infrastructure.
3. Replacement/improvement of communications facilities.
The future process related to development of affected properties will include:
1. Identifying the development/improvement.
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2. Sending the description of the proposed development/improvement to City Attorney's
Office for review and opinion.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Chapter X Lake Oswego Charter
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ATTACHMENT 1
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CHAPTER X. PARK DEVELOPMENT LIMITATION
Section 41. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to preserve Springbrook Park (and any other p r!i which may be
designated ec-/4bject thic Chapter)all designated Nature Preserves that are owned by the City of Lake
Oswego. inclusive of the fifteen natural Darks specified in this Chanter. as natural areas for the
enjoyment of all residents of and visitors to Lake Oswego. This Chapter shall be interpreted liberal to
achieve this purpose.
(Amended November 7, 1978: November 2. 20211
Section 42. Definitions.
As used in this Chapter:
Athletic Facility means any area, field, or building which is graded, leveled, constructed, or
equipped for use in sports or athletics. Fields for baseball, soccer, or football and courts of tennis are
examples of Athletic Facilities.
Bryant Woods Park means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as"Bryant Woods Park" (19.7 acres. more or less.to the North of Childs Road located at the
corner of Childs Road and Canal Road at 4301 Childs Roadl.
Canal Acres means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly referred
to as "Canal Acres" (27.3 acres. more or less. to the South of Childs Road. to the West of Canal Road,
and to the East of Sycamore Avenue. located at 19300 Canal Road).
Cooks Butte Park means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as"Cooks Butte Park" (43 acres. more or less. located at 2100 Palisades Crest Drive),
Cornell Natural Area means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as "Cornell Natural Area" (3.2 acres. more or less.to the East of Cornell Street.to the South
of Larch Street. located at 16920 Cornell Street).
Glenmorrie Greenwav means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is
commonly referred to as"Glenmorrie Greenwav" (1.3 acres. more or less.to the East of Pacific Hwy.to
the North of Glenmorrie Terrace. located at 16540 Pacific Hwv).
Hallinan Woods means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as"Hallinan Woods" (3.8 acres. more or less. located at 1103 Obrien Street).
Iron Mountain Park means the park land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as"Iron Mountain Park"(51 acres. more or less.to the North of Iron Mountain Blvd. located
at 2401 Iron Mountain Blvd).
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Kerr Open Space means the park land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as "Kerr Open Space" (10 acres. more or less. to the South of SW Stevenson Street. to the
East of Grouse Terrace.to the North of Walking Woods Drive.to the West of Icarus Loop).
Lamont Springs Natural Area means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is
commonly referred to as "Lamont Springs Natural Area" (0.5 acres. more or less. to the South of
Lakeview Blvd. and to the East of Bryant Road. at the corner of Lakeview Blvd and Bryant Road. located
at 4600 Lakeview Drive).
Nature Preserve means natural area parks or open spaces owned by the City of Lake Oswego
that are managed or maintained to retain their natural condition and prevent habitat deterioration.
Nature Preserves that are subiect to the limitations of this Chapter.which upon ratification will initially
include. Bryant Woods Park. Canal Acres. Cornell Natural Area. Cooks Butte Park. Glenmorrie
Greenway. Hallinan Woods. Iron Mountain Park. Kerr Open Space. Lamont Springs Natural Area. River
Run. Southshore Natural Area. Springbrook Park. Stevens Meadows. Waluga Park — West. and
Woodmont Natural Park.
River Run means the park land comprised of two parcels (River Run East and River Run Westl,
owned by the City of Lake Oswego:which is commonly referred to as "River Run" (10.8 acres. more or
less.to the East of Canal Road.to the North of the Tualatin River. located at 19690 River Run Drive and
3770 Rivers Edge Drive).
Southshore Natural Area means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is
commonly referred to as "Southshore Natural Area" (9.2 acres. more or less. located at 1201 South
Shore BIvd1.
Springbrook Park means the park land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as "Springbrook Park" (52 acres, more or less, to the South of Country Club Road,to the West
and North of Wembley Park Road, and to the East of Boones Ferry Road). The term "Springbrook Park"
does not include the City of Lake Oswego existing indoor tennis facility and adjoining parking lot.
Stevens Meadows means the two Dark lands owned by the City of Lake Oswego: which is
commonly referred to as "Stevens Meadows" and the "Stevens Homestead" (27.8 acres. more or less.
located at 18600 Shipley Drive and 1551 Childs Road. respectivelvl.
Telecommunications Facility means any area. field. or building which is graded. leveled,
constructed. or eauirmed for use in telecommunications or broadband communication. Antennas_
Cellular Towers. Radio Masts and Towers. Satellite Dishes. and Emergency Communications Systems
are examples of Telecommunications Facilities. This includes Telecommunications Facilities for both
public or private use.
Waluga Park—West means the Dark land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is commonly
referred to as "Waluga Park — West" (22.8 acres. more or less. to the East of Inverurie Drive. to the
North of SW Oakridge Road.to the West of Waluga Drive),
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Woodmont Natural Park means the park land owned by the City of Lake Oswego which is
commonly referred to as "Woodmont Natural Park" 16.8 acres. more or less. at the corner of Atwater
Rd and Atwater Lane. located at 13600 Atwater Lane).
JAmended November 2. 2021)
Section 43. Limitations on Development.
The City of Lake Oswego shall insure that all development within Springbrook Park a Nature
Preserve is consistent with the preservation of Springbrook Park a Nature Preserve as a natural area
available for public enjoyment.
To facilitate public access and use, the City of Lake Oswego may build trails for hiking, jogging,
horseback and bicycle riding, may provide benches and interpretive displays and may provide picnic and
sanitary facilities within Springbrook Park a Nature Preserve. To access and use particularly fragile
habitats. boardwalks may be built: however.trails shall refrain from using hard surface materials. such
as asphalt and concrete.in order to remain consistent with the natural conditions of a Nature Preserve.
The City of Lake Oswego shall not construct or develop (or allow any person to construct or
develop) any Athletic Facility, any Telecommunications Facility. or any parking lot, road, or trail for
motorized vehicles within Spring rook Park a Nature Preserve. The City of Lake Oswego shall not cut (or
allow any person to cut) any tree in it-y- n,-„ixook Park a Nature Preserve for the purpose of facilitating the
construction or development of any Athletic Facility,any Telecommunications Facility,or any parking lot,
road, or trail for motorized vehicles.
The City of Lake Oswego shall not construct or develop (or allow any person to construct or
develop) any facility or any structure above ground that would impair or be inconsistent with the
natural conditions of a Nature Preserve.
The City of Lake Oswego shall not cut(or allow any person to cut)any tree in a Nature Preserve
for the purpose of commercial logging.
The City of Lake Oswego shall be allowed to maintain(or allow any person to maintain)a Nature
Preserve for the purposes of ecological restoration that provides a safe and healthy natural area that is
accessible for public eniovment. provides a healthy habitat for wildlife. eliminates invasive species.
restores native species. and mitigates fire hazards.
The City of Lake Oswego shall be allowed to maintain (or allow any person to maintain) any
existing facility or existing structure. or any existing parking lot. road. or trail for motorized vehicles in
a Nature Preserve constructed before November 2. 2021 that is above around as lone as that facility or
structure. or parking lot, road. or trail for motorized vehicles is not altered in any manner that would
further impair or be inconsistent with the natural conditions of a Nature Preserve.
The City of Lake Oswego shall be allowed to implement (or allow any person to implement) a
park master plan for a Nature Preserve that was adopted before November 2.2021.
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(Amended November 7, 1978; November 2. 2021)
Section 44. Effective Date.
This Chapter carries an effective date of November 7, 1978 November 2. 2021.
(Amended November 2. 2021)
Section 45. Severability.
If a court should hold invalid or unconstitutional any clause or part of this Chapter, that holding
shall not affect the remaining parts of this Chapter which are not held invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 46. Application to Other Park
This Chapter shall apply to any other park In conveyed by property owners to the City of Lake
Oswego with a "Nature Preserve" designation that shall carry with the property in perpetuity. (ii)
nominated by the Parks. Recreation. and Natural Resources Board and/or the Director of Parks and
Recreation designating such other park as a "Nature Preserve" and ratified by the City Council. (iii)
ratified by voters specifically designating such other park as a "Nature Preserve." or (ivy acquired by a
bond issued after the effective date of this Chapter if(and only if) the voters specifically designate such
other park as subject to this Chapter. If any other park is designated as subject to this Chapter, then this
Chapter shall apply to that park and as if its name (preceded by the wordy"and") were added a-4er
Springbrocic rc It t*-roughout Section 43 to the Nature Preserve definition of this Chapter.
(Amended November 7, 1978 [Note: from November 7, 1978 until June 30, 1980, this Chapter was
numbered XXV and included Sections 102 through 107]; Renumbered Chapter on July 1, 1980; November
2.2021)
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Article 1.01
Charter.
Sections:
1.01.010 Charter.
1.01.057A Exhibit A- Map
[Note to Code Publishing: the edit below is to the statement of legislative history. It is not really part of
the Charter.]
1.01.010 Charter.
THE LAKE OSWEGO CHARTER OF 1964
(Approved by voters on May 15, 1964; Amended by the voters on June 24, 1966; March 24, 1970;
November 27, 1972; July 10, 1973; December 11, 1973; May 28, 1974; November 5, 1974; November 2,
1976; November 7, 1978; May 20, 1980; November 4, 1980; May 19, 1987; March 24, 1992; November 5,
1996; November 3, 1998;a November 8, 2016;and November 2. 2021.)