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CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
May 6,L991 1 ill 1 , 1
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Development Review Board meeting of May 6,1991 was called to order by Vice—
Chairman Stanaway at 7:35 p.m,
IL ROLL CALL :.
Board members present were Mr. Starr,Ms, Remy,Mr,(heaves,Mr, Stanaway and Mr,
Sievert. Mr,Bloomer and Mr.Poster were excused. Also present were Robert Galante,
Senior Planner; l+Iamid Pishvaie,Development Review Planner;Mike Wheeler,
Associate Planner; Cindy Phillips,Deputy City Attorney, and Kathy Avery, Senior
Secretary,
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr, Greaves moved for approval of the November 28, 1989/Vittattes, Ms.Remy
seconded the motion and the first vote carried with Mr. Greaves,Ms, Remy and Mr.
Starr voting yes. Mr. Sievert and Mr. Stanaway abstained,
0 Mr. Greaves ntovedrfor approval of the Decemb .,.1 9 mutes., Ms.Remy
seconded the motion and the first vote carried with Mr, Grertves, Ms, Remy and Mr.
Starr voting yes. Mr.Sievert and Mr, Stanaway abstained.
Ms. Remy moved for approval of the D .,;,�Mr►Starr '
seconded the motion and the first vote carried with Mr.Greaves,Ms. Remy and Mr.
Starr voting yes, Mr Sievert anct1.4r, Stanaway abstained.
A quorum of Board members eligible to vote on the► i C ..M 11iktes was
not available.
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Ms.Remy moved for approval of the I) c mhe 17. 19.9.0QMInutes, Mt'.Starr
seconded the motion and it carried with Mr.Sievert,Mr,Greaves,Ms,Remy and Mr.
Starr voting yes. Mr. Stanaway abstained. i`
IV. PETE'rrIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None,
'V. PUBLIC HEARING
12 Q,a request by Green Street Architecture for approval`to construct a
35,1 square foot mixed use center comprised of the followinguses: a)11,000
square foot retail use; b)' 1,7800 square foot;office use;and c )6,200 square foot !,
ayeare use. The site is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of
411 VVestlaite Drive and,Parkview Drive north of Kruse Way,otherwise described as
'ax Lot I07 of Tax Map 2 lE 6.
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Mr. Galante stated that the applicants had rquested"postponement of the hearing in
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was staff sposcheduled.rt, He explained that staff would
SD 6-91/VAR 9-91(a-b),a request by Dimension Homes,The for approval of the
creation of two parcels from a 10,r157 sq. ft. parcel. Also the applicant is seeking
approval of two Variances as follows:
a) a 25 ft.Class 11 variance to the Access Development Standard which
requires that each parcel abut a public street for a minimum of 25 feet.
Parcel D is proposed to have no frontage on a public street;and
b) a Class Ix variance to the Parking and Loading Development Standard
which requires each dwelling to provide two off-street parking spaces in
addition to a carport or garage. The applicant proposes to provide no
spaces which comply with the standard.
The applicant is also proposing;a Future Streets Plan serving property within 20'
of the applicant's site.
Mike Nelson,ffinyencion Domes Inc,,,explained that they had found a way to
reconfigure the property so that a variance to the Parking Standard would not be
required. He requested a continuance to the next meeting so that they could meet with
staff to work out the:details, agreedday
410the application was continued.
He to waive the 10 rule for the two weeks that
Mr. Greaves moved to continue 513 6-91/VAR 9..91(a-121 to May 20,1991 Ms,
Remy seconded the motion and it carried with Mr.Sievert,Ivlr. St anaway,Mr.
Greaves,Ms.Remy and Mr. Starr voting yes.
0,61..zwskidamtayAlu691 a request by BOOR\A Architects for approval to
modify,Condition A.10 of the original approval Ind a vaar:dace in order to increase
the height of the proposed cyclone fence which borders the soccer field along
` MV elrose"frok 6'to 12' high. The site is located at 55 Kingsgatc(fax Lot 600 of
Tax Map 2 1iE 6AC).
Vice-Chairman Stanuway explained the quasi-judicial hearing procedure. He inquired
if any Board members had any ex parte contacts or conflicts of interests and no one did,
He then asked for a irvport front staff. ,,.
Humid Pishvaie noted that the site was the new elementary school at Kingsgate'and
Melrose, He explained that a condition of the original approval was that the fence
bordering the soccer field be 6 feet in height. The applicants were now concerned that
the height would not be adequate, He noted that Palisades and Lake Oswego High
School had 12 foot tall fences. He explained that staff's only concern was the visual .
impact, He read the proposed conditions which required that the fence be vinyl clad in
black or green and that the shrubbery material be planted closer to the fence,
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Ms. Remyquestioned whether securitywould be adequate on the site since there would ,
0be shrube blocking the view and rPishvaie explained .
that the shrubbery didn't
extend along the full length;of the fence and the field would be v►sible front Kingsgate.
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Robert Curry,BQOW ,720Portland explained that their
primacy concern was the safety of the children and the'conditions proposed by staff
were acceptable,to than,
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Ms.Remy questioned whether the applicant's concern was that the children would kick
balls over the fence and Mr, Curry responded that she was correct and he noted that
older children and adults would also be using the field which increased the potential for
balls flying over the fence.
Vice-Chair Stanaway inquired if anyone else would like to testify and there was no one, 1
He then closed the public hearing for Board deliberation,
Ms.Remy moved for approval of pit
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seconded the motion and it carried with Mr. Sievert,Mr, Stanakway, Mr. Greaves, Ms
Relay and Mr. Starr voting yes.
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SD 9.91�SD 10-91\$D J 1-91\YAR 1"1-91(a-)1HHR 4-91,a request by Kenneth
Guenther for approval of a lot line adjustment,a three pared minor partition,a 4-
lot subdivision approval of a lot line adjustment,partition and the subdivisio of a
historic landmark site,and three variances as follows;
a) a 32 ft.Class 2 variance to the 65 ft.lot width required in the n-»1.0 zone,
b) a 2511.Class II variance to the Access Development Standard which requires
that each parcel abut a public street for a minimum of 25 feet. None of the
proposed parcels or lots abut a public street;and
{) a Class II variance to the Hillside;,Protection and Erosion Control
Development Standard in order to build on slopes greater than 50%. The ,
applicant proposes to develop 1,103 sq.ft.of the site which exceeds 50%
slope.
The site is located at 16715 Phantom Bluff Court(Tax Lots 180a1, 1900, 1902, 1905
and 2600 of Tax Map 2 1E 9( C)
Vice-Chainnatt Stanaway explained the hearing procedure. He then inquired if any
Board members had any conflicts of interest of any ex parte contacts, Mr. Greaves
disclosed that the applicant was a recent client of his employer but he noted that it
would not influence his decision.
Mr. Wheeler explained that there was a lot of history to the project and he described the
various components of the application in detail. He noted that four of five parcels '
involved in the proposal were created improperly and explained that a portion of the
application was an attempt to rectify their improper creation.
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He explained that staff recommended denial of SD 11 91 and HR 4-91(c)but
410 recommended approval of SD 9-91,SD 10-91,VAR 11-91(a-c)and lift 4-91(a-b)
subject to several conditions. Ile noted that the Board was in possession of Exhibits
54-51 which were included in a staff report addendum that was distributed at the
meeting, He introduced two letters into the record which were received at the bearing
and labeled as Exhibits 62 and 63,a letter from Bilary McKenzie and a letter from the
Lake Oswego Corporation.
Ms. Remy noted that the Board had received a significant number df.eXhibits at the
hearing and she expressed concern that they would not have ample time to read through
all of them, Mr Wheeler suggested that the Board could take testimony and then
continue the hearing if needed,
Mr. Greaves referred to Exhibit 61 which was a letter from the City Attorney, and he
noted that it said that a subdivision must not result in a landmark to be split into
separate lots. Mr,Wheeler explained that there were some inconsistencies in the Code
language and they needed to be interpreted by the Board. Mr.Galante also noted that
the historic inventory defined the area of historic significance as being Tax Lot 1900
an�dyy1.83 acres in size; however,the Tax Map showed Tax Lot 1.9tifl as being only 1.,49
acres in size.
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Portland expressed concern with the City Attorney's memo and asked if it was
appropriate to give testimony on,the Historic Landmark issue or if the applicant should
take his application to the Historic Review Board.
Ms, Phillips responded that it would be appropriate for the Board to hear testimony on
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`k�the whole application and decide at the end of testimony on the historic issue and the
3oard agreed with her interpretation.
I`1r. Monahan referred to Ordinance No,2000,Historic Preservation, and explained that
ft had several purpose statements which included Putvose No, 9 which sought
enhancement of property values and increased economic and financial benefits,to the
City and its inhabitants; Purpose No, which sought to provide clear procedures anu'
standards to ensure that the ongoing operation and maintenance of residential,
commercial and industrial uses were not affected in a'manner that jeopardized the
economic viability of such uses;and Purpose No. 14 which called for pprotecting-pri�Vate
C;..roperty owners against extraordinary cost occasioned by the application of`the
hapter. He noted that the interpretation made by the City Attorney placed Mr
Guenther in the position of not being able to subdivide his property,which was counter
to the Ordinance.
Re noted that the applicant's request was a major development and he cited LOC
58,020 which stated that subdividing involving a Landmark can be done in conformity
z with the requirements of the Chapter,LOC 58.025(b) which assigned the Development
Review Board with the authority to approve major development occurring on or to a
Historic Landmark; and LOC 58.143 which listed four findings that the Board must,.
make to approve a proposed subdivision, He discussed the definition of a landmark and
noted that the grounds around the site were not'designated as a landmark. He urged the
Board to find that the City Attorney's interpretation was in error and the intent o€'
Ordinance No,2000 was to allow subdivisions.4111)
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41110 proposed site plan retained,all of the historic features listed on the Historic Resources
nventory on a single lot, He presented graphics for the Board which showed the
original size of the Sundeleaf property,and he discussed how several lots were
partitioned off,:trAostly to Sundeleaf family members, He discussed the design of the
{4 plat which protected the Landmark lot which was proposed to be 26,540 square feet
with large perimeter trees. He emphasized that they would be retaining all features of
the landmark and they would provide adequate setbacks for the newly created,lots,
Vice—Chairman Stanaway noted that his employer had dealt with John Tess who was
about to testify; however, he stated that it would not influence his decision.
John Tess,Heritage Investment Corporation)mentioned that he had had extensive
'` experience dealing with historic buildings. He presented slides to the Board which
showed other historic homes in Oregon that Mr.Guenther has owned and improved,
He also presented several slides and described both the interior and the exterior of the
Sundeleaf home, He noted that although the home was designed around the view of the
lake, a lot of the plantings were overgrown and obliterated a majority of the views,
He explained that they would be maintaining those features which contributed to the
historic character of the house and he stated that the proposed setbacks were adequate
for a landmark building,
Vice-Chair Stanaway noted that it was probably not the intent of the original landscape
architect for the foliage to become so overgrown, Mr.Tess suggested that the foliage
could be selectively pruned to restore the original appearance of the site,
40 Mr. Sievert noted that the proposed lot 1 was steeply sloped and even though tole
elevation was lower than the lot containing the landmark structure, he questioned
whether a home located on lot 1 would impair the view of the landmark structure, Mr.
Tess responded that the view could be impaired but there should be no problem as long
as the home was designed and located on the site correctly, n
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Mr,Dills discussed the design of a home which could be unobtrusively located on lot 1,
Mr, Starr inquired how the design of the home located\i.. of I could be controlled to
prevent it from intruding into the view of the landmark home and Mr, Dills responded
that it could be controlled through a deed restriction,
proponents,
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on Lot 2600 and owned Lot'1800 which was a strip of property which gave him access I
to the lake, He stated that Mr.Guenther's request to subdivide his property was no
different than other property owners in the city who were allowed to subdivide their
lots, He felt that denying a property owner the reasonable use of their property was
unfair. He urged the Board to allow commerce to move ahead.
Mr. Greaves inquired if the denial of the lot line adjustment would affect his legal
access to the lake and Mr Mills responded that he would still have legal access,
Rob C1oss, 597 South Shore,,Lake Qswego37O34 agreed with Mr, Mills and didn't
feel that Mr.Guenther's proposal would affect the integrity of the property,
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Lake Oswego 97034 stated that the Association felt that the development of the site) Iii
would diminish the quality of the neighborhood. ,�,;� r~r` 1
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Testifying as a concerncdthome owner,Mr.DeRosia pointed out that Mrs.Sundeleaf
z, originally turned down an offer from a developer who wanted to subdivide the property.
She subsequently sold it to Mr.Guenther at a lower price because he represented that he
it would live in the house and preserve the integrity of`tlte property. l~ie pointed out that
the Historic Inventory listed the site and the large olds-growth cedar and fir trees as part
of the Historic Landmark. lie noted that if houses were built on the subdivided lots as.
the applicant proposed,it woul',require the removal of 26 of those large trees, He also
noted that some of the proposed property lines were located on the retaining walls.
He noted that Mr.Guenther's proposed street widening-plan went over his property line ,
and included no shoulder. He remarked that Mr. Guenther's street plan didn't provide
for pedestrian access and he felt that the present 20 foot wide road with 5 foot shoulders
on both sides was appropriate.
Bob.Ilobe ,Oswego 97034 concurred with Mr,
OeRosia's comments, He expressed concern with Exhibit 48, which was an easement
agreement that Mr.Guenther entered into with the Oicringeers,conveying a walking
easement across Mr. Guenther's property to Oswego Lake.
Joe Blerrmann,2 5O Souuth h 1lt?d.,Lake Owego 97A34 supported Mr.
DeRositt's presentation. He noted that one of the exhibits in the staff report wits a ---
\`\ petitiosin in opposition signed by all but four property owners within a 300 foot radius of
rat Hlolierg. 16777 Phantom Dittrf,Late OFWegO,97Q3A stated that she did not want
to set;the quality and tradition of Lake Oswego destroyed and was opposed to the
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1,.0awegO 97034 was
opposed to the application and urged utenial. Ho'submitted Exhibit 63 for the record
which was a letter from the Lake Oswego corporation. He noted that the Board was
fbeing asked to approve a subdivision whose primtrty amenities would be the lake front
access which the Lake Oswego Corporation was opposed to and did not recognize. He c;
stated that they would like the applicant to identify which lots-would not get access to
the lake,since they wouldn't all be eligible'' lie was concerned with potential drainage
problett s and he was also concerned with the lack of access to the site for emergency
vehicles. He noted that Mr.Guenther bought the property with full knowledge that the
site was historic.to the l He stated that he was opposed to the applicant granting walking
easake.
W alter, Cielson, ti tim,Oswego 97434 stated that Mr.Guenther
had approached him asking for support in the application or Mr.Guenther would have
several large trees, which were located on his property but within the 15 foot road
easement,cut down in order to widen the road. He declared that he was opposed to the
subdivision.
attt t nto_ " itta t ifsi.eke Qswego.2 " agreed with the
testimony in opposition to the application. He explained that'1s M . Guenther had asked
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for his support of the utility easement and since he wasn't in favor,Mr.Guenther told
him he,,,rould have the`water and gas which ran through Mr,t3uenthcr'i easement shut
4. off.
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was asked to sign a petition in support of the application and was told by Mr. Guenther
that if he didn't support the installation of sewer lines he would be cut off; therefore,he
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was opposed to the application.
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William Monahan,Attorney,explained that the request met all the criteria for
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approval and the historical integrity of the site would be maintained,
.11,1gia1115,1)141i pointed out that Phantom Bluff Court ranged In width from 11 to 16
feet, Be explained that tile application proposed 20 feet in order to meet City standards.
He suggested that widening the road would improve pedestrian safety. Be responded to
concerns about locating a flat roofed home in front of the Sundelcttf home and lie noted
that there were many such houses along the lake already.
Mr. Sievert inquired whether Mr.Guenther was aware that the property was historic
when he purchased the site, Mr.Dills responded that there was a master list of potential
historic properties and Mr.Guenther was aware that the site was on that list,
Mr. Greaves referred to the City Attorney's memo and inquired if it was in the
parameters of the Board's authority to make a determination on the property
surrounding a historic structure. Mrr Galante read the option;that the City ttorney
411 provided for the Board to follow. He noted that the City Attorney recommended that
the Historic Review Board delimit the extent of the landmark designation on the
property.
Mr. ()relives suggested that the Board could provide a tentative finding which would
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explained that if the IIttf3 findings differed from the DRB, the application would go
allow the Historic Review Board the o ortunit to delineate the historic site, He
back before the DRB.
Ms. Phillips discussed the history of the historic landmark list: She also noted that Tax
Lots 1900 and 1905 comprised 1.$3 acres,which was listed as the landmark site on the
Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form,Exhibit 40.
Mr, Greaves asked for a clarification of HR 4-91(a) (b)and,(c), Mr, Wheeler explained
that the reason for three separate historic requests was to correct the improperly created
parcels and provide for the subdivision of the historic resource.
Seeing no further testimony to come before the Board,Vice—Chairman Stanaway closed
the public hearing for Board deliberation,
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The Board deliberated and determined the following
1. The Sundeleaf house was placed on the Historic Landmark List at the request of
Mrs.rSundeleaf and Mr.Guenther bought the property with the knowledge that
the site was considered historic,
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2, The Board was not in favor of locating a home on proposed lot 1,which was ,
41 located between the Sundeleaf house and the lake.
3 Testimony,presented'by opponents that Mr.Guenther had made threats against
neighbors disturbed the Board,
4. The Board agreed with the letter from the Lake Oswego Corporation and found
that the applicant had failed to work with the Lake Corporation,
5. The Board found that the applicant's dilemma was a self-created hardship,
ardship,
6, The Board found that emergency access to the site hadn't been addressed in the
proposal,
7, The Board found that the subdivision would adversely affect the character of the
neighborhood,
8, The Board found that while approval of Sr)9-91,VAR i 1 l(b)and FIR 4-91(a)
was appropriate, they were opposed to the balance of the application,
Dill Monahan asked that the l#oard determine whether they had ale authority,to grant
or deny the subdivision of a piece of property that had a historic landmark designation,
Mr. Oreaves remarked that any application that would delineate a different
configuration for Tax Lots 1900 and 1905 would not be appropriate because it would
alter the historical significance of the site as a whole.
Mr. Greaves moved for approval of ► 'l id as it
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affects or relates to SO 9-91 along with the conditions of approval as listed in the
staff report,excluding conditions 1 14,and in the findings as deliberated by the
Board. Ms.Remy seconded the motion and it carried with Mr,Sievert,Mr.
Stanaway, Mr.Greaves,Ms.Remy and Mr,Starr voting yes,
Mr. Greaves moved for denial of - (bl n tle
`. 1.(b ,as they relate to that application,for the reasons set forth in the
deliberations by the Board. Ms.Remy seconded tie:motion and it carried with Mr.
Sievert,Mr. Stanawayy, Mr.Greaves, Ms. Remy and Mr. Starr voting yes.
Mr. Grooves moved for the denial of$D UU99I 14-1.-.. . i ,fit 1, d. [I
91(c),as they relate to that application,in accorde ice with the reasons and
deliberations of the Board. Ms.Remy seconded the motion and it carried with Mr,
Sievert,Mr. Stanaway, Mr.Oreaves,Ms. Remy and Mr, Starr voting yes, ,'
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VII. OTHER BUSINESS.,Findings,Conclusions and Order
Mr.Starr moved for approval of R)).1.6ztafr.22,7A,Ikuling,s,Conclusimituil
cb . Mr. Greaves seconded the motion and the second vote carried with Mr.
Greaves,Ms.Remy and Mr.Starr voting yes. Mr.Sievert and Mr. Stanaway abstained.
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Seeing no further business to co,he before the Development Review Board,Vice--
'). Chairman Stanaway adjourned the meeting,gat 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully'Submitted,
Kathy Avery
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May 20, 1991 H,: C)
I, CALL TO ORDER w r; .+ I
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The Development Review Board meeting of May 20,1991 was called to order by .
Chairman Poster at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL,
Board members present were Mr.Bloomer Mr. Starr,Ms, Remy,Mr,Foster,Mr.
Stanaway and Mr, Sievert Mr,Greaves was excused. Also present were Robert
Galante, Senior Planner;I-Iamid Pishvaie,Development Review Planner,Barbara
Smolak, Associate Planner; Cindy Phillips,Deputy City Attorney; and Barbara
Anderson, Senior Secretary,
III, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
IV, PUBLIC HEARING •
Mr.Wheeler noted that SD 8-91 should be continued until the June 3, 1991 meeting.
because of notification problems: Mr,Wheeler explained that all material had been
410 submitted on time; however, notices were mailed with an incorrect hearing date, He
explained that new notices had been sent out.
D .21.4 modified re rtbmittal of SD 53-901, a request by Compass Corp.for
approval of the creation of three parcels from a 1,2 acre site. The parcels are proposed
to be 13,870, 17,030 and 21,540 sq, ft, in size, Also,the applicant is pro osing a Future
Streets Plan serving property within 250'ft,of the applicant,s site, The site is located on
the north side of Country Club Road,east of I{naus Road(Tax Lot 1300 of Tax Map 2
IE 4DB), Staff coordinator is Micht►el'Rt'UVheeiet,, SLt fitit.. tlll ef.
Mr. Starr moved for ontrawance.14SD 8-91 to;Tune 3,1991, Ms. Remy seconded
the motion and it passed with Mr.Bloomer,Mr,Starr,Ms, Remy,Mr,Foster,Mr.
Stanaway and Mr, Sievert all voting yes,
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1)4-91\VAR 9-91, a request by Dimension Homes, Inc, for approval'of the creation
of two parcels from a 10,157 sq,ft.parcel. Also the applicant is seeking approval of a
25 ft.Class II variance to the Access Development Standard which requires that each
parcel abut a public street for a minimum of 25 ft., Parcel B is proposed to have no
/ frontage on a;public street, The applicant is also proposing a Future Streets Plan
serving property within 250' of the applicant's site. The site is located at 5302'
Rosewood Street(Taxi Lot 3703 of Tax Map 21E 18A13). Staff coordinator Is Naiad
m May 6, 1991,,
Chairman Foster asked the Board members if there were any ex parte contacts or
410 conflicts of interest. Hearing none, he asked for the staff presentation,
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0 Mr,Wheeler stated that the Board had received the original April 26, 1991 staff report,.
pie then said that an addendum to the staff report was mailed. Mr.Wheeler presented
two additional exhibits,Exhibits 12 and 15 to the Board. Be then explained the
roposal. Mr. Wheeler noted that VAR 9-91(b) was withdrawn. He discussed the
history and background on the roposal. He concluded by saying that the proposal
could meet all applicable criteria with the imposition of conditions1.
The Board questioned Mr,Wheeler about the access easement. Mr,Wheeler explained
that a portion of the access easement was granted over property that did not belong to
the grantor.
Applicant
Mike Nelson,Dimhnsionlio nes,256st Robinia Lane,Po it pd,explained that
the earlier easement was written incorrectly.. 1.Ie explained that there was a revised
roadway easement, Mr. Nelson stated that the applicant had no problems with the.
recommended conditions of approval, He submitted'the correct legal description,
Exhibit 16,and a map,Exhibit 17,to the Board.
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The Board questioned Mr, Nelson about the lot configuration, Mr-Nelson explained
that the existing dwelling had been moved onto tlrn lot several years ago. fie stated that
the lots were configured to allow a minimum of 5,000 sq., ft for each lot;
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illMarlene Peaton,Dtivre„Develoinnent tls, tlte.ns v. '►u,
97035,stated that she was opposed to the easement dedication. She was also opposed to
the Eoture Streets.Plan, Ms. Deaton stated that she was in favor of the partition, but
questioned the need to record the Future Streets Plan as part of the proposal,
Mr,Galante explained that the recordation of the easement and the future streets plan
was a requirement of the City He explained that when there was undeveloped land
adjacent,to a site, then a future streets plan was required to show how the streets could
connect in the future,
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Mike Nelson stated that the easentont al°eady existed and that access for Parcel 13
already existed. He said that the t ,'y issue was whether or not the street would be
public or private.
Pelibera_jtu
The Board found that the proposal did not reasonably divide the property into two legal
lots which met both the minimum lot area and minimum required setbacks. The Board
believed the irregular lot line,proposed in order to achieve the necessary square footage
under the R-5 zoning regulations, to be a manipulation of the development
requirements. The Board found that the irregular lot line configuration was an improper
way to partition a parcel which is burdened by the presence of an existing dwelling that
doce not easily comply with required setbacks or lot area and which would result in
development which would appears to not even meet minimum standards,
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The Board found that the irregular lot• line confused the pattern or ownership and use
tharwould occur between lots, They agreed that residential privacy could not be
i ,• assured when borrowing front one property's yard area to meet the minimum size
F requirement to create a new lot.
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' ' The Board expressed concern over the two-off street parking spaces being located In
-, front of the house,noting they should be located in front of the swage instead.
' Ms.Remy moved for :11,. Mr.Starr seconded the motion
" k '' and it passed with Mr, Sievert►Mr, Stanaway, Ms, Remy, Mr, Starr and Mr,Bloomer
all voting yes. Mr.Poster voted no.
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f Tt.1- T9 911'VAR 10-9►li a request by lirtrher Prank Properties to develop a
free standing,9,000 sq ft retail\mnethcal building on the south side of the shopping
w center parcel. Two new lots will be cleated for proposed development requiring a
variance to the requirement that every lot have at least 25'of frontage along a public
street The site is located at the northwest corner of,fie intersection of Monroe Parkway
' and Boones Perry Road(Tax Lots 1018c 2(0 of Tax Map 2 lB SAA), Staff coordinator
is Robert Gtdante.Senior elnnller• r°
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suggested that the Board postpone the hearing.
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.--' Robert Galante pointed out that the staff report was complete; however,when it was
' printed some of the exhibits did not copy because they jammed in the copier. He
F ,. ; explained that the staff reportt was reprinted and remalled to various persons, Mr.1�� , ; Galante recommended that the hearing be held and left open to comment on the missing
.�'";;r exhibits.
i '; 't't The Board agreed that it would be best to hold the public hearing at this time and leave
eta. r; the record open for testimony relating to the missing pages.
;; Chairman Poster then asked the Board members if there were any ex parte contacts or
conflicts of interest. Ski Stanaway noted that he had worked with some of the
t� -;, / engineering en ineerin consultants or the applicant; however,.he stated that he had not discussed
' the project with any of them and he would not be biased. Chairman Poster then asked
' for the staff presentation.
Mr,Galante entered several exhibits into the record,Exhibits 19 through 27,regarding
.4` traffic,parking problems,wetlands,loss of Open space, noise pollution,security,
setbacks and the visual impacts, He also entered exhibit 28, a survey by Stindowner
' Protection Services, that demonstrates that crime has not been a big problem for
Oswego Towne Square.
' , ' Mr. Galante briefly discussed the background on the proposal. He stated that there was
concern about the effect of further development on the wetlands, Mr. Galante noted
that the applicant had demonstrated in the plans trait storm water runoff and parking lot
•.4 , water runoff would travel through a biofiitrationt ;t stem before it n*aches the wetlands,
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He stated that the proposal could meet the applicable criteria and standards and
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a recommended approval with conditions.
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9733t discussed the history of the project. He displayed photortplts of the center ,
t '+fore it was purchased in�1988 by Dirtcher Frank and of the center today. He stated
that Butcher Frank had taken tide failing center and turned it into a very successful
neighborhood center. He explained that the zoning established o11 the center allowed ttp
that6r�k�en th000 eRcento�r commercial+m themb £ w�it�;a u used b�the applicant. He stated
purchased , � sq. ft. that were developed, Mr,
Lewis noted that by adding the approved daycare facility and the proposed 9,000 sq. ft,
medical/retail structure would increase the total square footage to 131,000 sq. ft,
Mr.Lew',discussed the proposal for a 9,000 sq.IL medical/retail building. lie
explained the lOcation,architectural design,color scheme,landscaping,and screening.
Mr,Lewis then discussed the proposal for a minor partition and'va lance to the access
Standard. He stated that the applicant wanted to create two internal lots within the 13.3
acre site. He explained that the tenants of the daycare facilityy ind the proposed 9,000
sq, ft. medical/retail building were interested in purchasing t ,e sites Individually instead
of leasing them. Mr.Lewis noted that the variance was necessary because the two
proposed lots would not have street frontage. He stated that the necessary easements
would be provided to the two new dots. Mr.Lewis pointed out that maintenance
responsibility for landscaping would remain with the applicant to insure continuity in
the center.
Mr.Lewis mentioned the security issue raised by the opponents, He referred the Board
to Exhibit 28 which noted that security had been a problem in the past when the center
was mostly vacant. He stated that the report concluded that since the center has been
about 97% occupied and security w,aj increased there have been fewer reported
disturbances,
The Board questioned Mr. Lewis about the design of the building, whether it was
bunkered into the bank,whether there would be windows along the Monroe frontage,
possible loading areas,and lighting on the building. Mr. Lewis stated that the building
was bunkered into the bank, there would be no windows along the back of the building
because it would be used as storage area by the tenants, all loading would be done
through the front of the building and lighting would depend on the tenant usage,
The Board questioned Mr,Lewis about the siting of the building envelope. Mr,Lewis
explained that they had looked at other alternatives and this was the most logical place
within the 13,3 acre site. The Board asked Mr,Lewis about reducing the number of
parking spaces in order to site the building someplace else, Mr.Lewis explained that lie
did not feel it would be feasible to locate a buildingp site.within the parking area because it
would disrupt the flow of parking and movement of cars within the site.
The Board noted that the building somewhat turned its back to the neighborhood. Mr,
Lewis stated that if the building was turned it would cause major work to the,site in the
form of excavation,stair wells and removal of existing landscaping. The Board pointed
out the design of the lower level did not provide any relief to the sense of scale or area,
Mr.Lewis replied that could be handled by introducing combinations of green and blue
to provide some relief from other colors and landscaping could be modified to allow
softening. The Board mentioned that the roof would be dominant, Mr.Lewis referred
ill) the Board to the landscaping plan and stated it could be modified to provide more
screening,he mentioned the elevation of the building and the apartments across the
street. Diitl Minutes 5/ 0/91
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The Board questioned Mr.Lewis about signage. Mr.Lewis pointed out that signage
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would match the existing signage within the shopping center. He noted that signage
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would be submitted to staff for review and approval. The Board asked which elevations
would have signage. Mr.Lewis stated that signage would only be on the front face of
the building and the west side facing Booties Ferry Road«
Opponents
Jim Fen€more,President Mt.Park Home Owner's Assocla, 012 Mt..teffer,
Terrace, Lake Oswego,971)35 discussed the hearings in 1979 a d 1983 on the
Mountain Park Towne Center. He explained that at that time a compromise was
reached for square footage not to exceed 116,500 sq. ft. He explained that presently
there were 116,000 sq, ft. He noted that by including the daycare facility the square
footage would total 121,500 sq. ft., He stated that the Mt. Park Home Owner's'
Association had agreed to the daycare proposal only because they thought it was a
necessary and useful project. Mr.Fenimore requested the Board to include the findings
and records for the 1979 and 1983 hearings. He discussed the regional draw issue,
landscaping, and other changes to the center that the Mt.Park Home Owner's
:, Association has supported in the past.
Bob Ericsson anai Executive M er,Mt ' lation,112 Mt.
ti stated that the home owner's association was
also opposed to the minor partition and variance request in addition to the 9,000 sq. ft.
structure. Hestatedi'that the criteria for a variance had notbeen demonstrated e t emonstrated and that
the minor partition was not necessary to prevent hardship. He was concerned about the
40 impact on the center by having three separate owners within one complex resulting in
the loss of centralized control over future remodeling, painting, signage and continuity
in the aesthetic appeal of the shopping center, Mr. Ericsson also asked for the records
on DR 25-79 and DR 1-83 to be included in the current record for DR 1-91/SD 7-
91/VAR 10-91. He also discussed the history of the site and the compromise that was
reached between City Council, Mt.Park and the developer. Mr. Ericsson pointed out
that the center has never been fully leased and that the proposed structure is not
'` warranted. He discussed the regional draw to the center. He stated that the
neighborhood was polled and 90% were in opposition to the new proposal. Mr.
Ericsson discussed theAsiting of the building and noted that it would have a devastating
impact on the neighborhood,cause traffic problems and add to noise pollution. Mr.
Ericsson discussed the setback,stating that DR 1-83 increased the setback along
Monroe Parkway to 40'. He pointed out that the new proposed structure would only be
setback 29' and violate the previous approval. Mr.Ericsson discussed screening and
buffering of the metal roof,' He disputed the traffic information, stating that the
applicant was relying on a 1988 traffic study which only calculated the fact that the
center was only half full. He urged the Board to deny the proposal.
ridge Townliouse Home Owner's Association stated
that he was in support of the testimony given by the Mt«Park Home Owner's
Association especially regarding the mgional draw issue, traffic problems, noise
problems,pollution and visual impact, He pointed out that although the center exceeds
the minimum required parking spaces as described by the Code,on any given day the
parking lot is already full. He was concerned about parking on the roadway in the
future if the additional 9,000 sq. ft. structure was approved. Mr. Clark discussed the
security problems in the center. He disputed the information in Exhibit 28, saying that
0 on several occasions he has had to phone the police because of disruptions in the center.
Mr. Clark was also concerned about the mechanical equipment on the roof relating to
screening and buffering of noise. DRIB Minutes 5/20/91
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0 Fritz Hayes, hairs` an, +"orest light tt ,q N hborhood Assoc atian,980 Atwater,
' Lake Oswego 97034 was concerned about traffic and additional parking needs.
Jan Bruchner,74 Greenridge,Lake Oswego,97035 stated that she was concerned
about the visual impact, screening and buffering,public safesy, zoning,the previous
compromise in 1983 and impact to the wetlands and animal'habitat,
Charles Beek,Chairman,Condelea Board of Directors,38 Condolea Court,L kg
Oswego,97035 stated that he was in support of previous testimony. Mr.Beek was
particularly concerned about the regional draw issues.
Lew Thompson,Chairman,Mt.Park Architectural Cammitt,e,,Ztg,
Oswego,97035 mentioned the previous compromise and approval in 1983, He was
concerned about the size of the center, traffic, the right—of—way, setbacks, the 5' strip of
common property along Monroe Parkway and the neighborhood character,
Viee, c►,.9703,5 was ctincerned about the
impact of additional square footage.
Mary,Stasook,96 Greenridge Court,Lake Oswego,97035 stated that she agreed
with previous testimony and was opposed to the proposal,
John rurda,28 Aquinas,Lake Oswego,97035 stated that he agreed previous
testimony and was opposed to the proposal. He also noted that the Mt.Park community
could divert their consumerism to other shopping areas within the City if they were
forced to have the additional 9,000 sq.ft structure added to the center.
IMF Dan.Fessin,29 Bloch Terrace,Lake Oswego,97035 pointed out that most of the
neighborhood was opposed to the proposal, He too wa angry that the developer was
proposing more square footage when there had been a compromise in 1983 to limit the
size of the center, He also mentioned the regional draw and the types of people that are
being brought into the neighborhood.
Pauline Goldste•in,80 Tanglewaod Arive, Lake Oswego.97035 stated that she agreed
with previous testimony. She was concerned with the visual impact, added traffic, loss
of open space and size of the center,
was opposed to the proposal. He
stated that he did not feel the applicant was a neighborhood retailer, rather a developer
who would cut and run,
Erances O'Brien,P.O. Box 12.Lake Oswea ,970.3 stated that she was opposed to
the proposal. She was concerned about security issues and impact to the wetland,
John Pullen,Secretary,Mt. Park Safety Cmnmtttec,18 Byitten Court,Lak
Oswego 97035 stated that he supported the traffic issues raised, He was concerned
about the missing pages within the staff report. Mr.Pullen commented on the location
of the misting bike path and sidewalk,stating that it would have to be moved if the
proposal was allowed,
ge C.ctfit LLnk S ego,97035 was in support of previous
410 testimony regarding opposition. He emphasized that the crime issues and noise
problems were of particular concern.
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ake Oswego,9743S,stated that he was opposed
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to the development and in agreement with previous testimony.
Norma Beek,$$Condolea.;Court,rake Oswego.97ti35 was acerned-about public
safety and security issues.
i iake ikimeeo;n/ S was concerned that the
City did not need another retail space, She discussed the fact that the center sat empty
for years.
The Board asked staff to discuss the regional draw issue. Mr. Galante stated that the
Zoning Code allowed for a Neighborhood Commercial zone,which lists a radius from
which to draw patrons from. He explained that the Zoning Code did not define outlet
stores,rather it determines regional draw on the basis of square footage. He suggested
that it may be appropriate for the Planning Commission to review factory outlet stores.
The Board discussed the missing pages,the lack of a current traffic study,previous
agreements between the City, the developer and the citizens regarding size of the
center,right-of-way and setbacks, The Board agreed that the hearing should be
continued to allow staff to address some of the issues and to include the 1979 and 1983
records.
Mr.Starr moved for coati urtnce of lilt t-911$1D 7M-91!VATt 1 91 to Tune 17,
1991k Ms.Remy seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Sievert,Mr. Stanaway,
Mr,Foster,M.r. Starr,Ms.Remy and Mr..Bloomer all voting yes.
PI2 --9 , a request by OTAK,Inc. for approval of 6-lot single ftmily residential
planned development(Casebeer Heights).. The site is located at 4118 S.W.Glacier Lily
Street(Tax Lots 11900& 11901 of Tax Map 2 lE 5CA). Staff coordinator is llamid
Piie,pevelopment Review Planner.
Due to the lateness of the hour Ms.Remy moved for ,
lone.3, 1991 agenda. Mr.Starr seconded the motion and it passed with Mr, Sievert,
Mr. Stanaway,Mr. Foster,Ms. Remy,Mr. Starr and Mr. Bloomer all voting yes,
V. GENERAL PLANNING
VI, OTHER BUSINESS-Findings,Conclusions and Order
Due to the fact that there was a potential for new evidence on a wetland within the site,
Mr. Foster moved for a tveilp,rr royal o the i l90 p'mdingso. , lu►nistu
and_Onhlt. Mr. Starr seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Sievert, Mr. ,
Stanaway, Mr. Foster,Ms.Remy, Mr. Starr and Mr. Bloomer all voting yes.
Mr. Starr moved for approval of .
Cottciusions:and Order. Ms. Remy seconded the motion and it passed with Mr,
Sievert,Mr. Stanawny,Ms.Remy and Mr. Starr all voting yes, Mr.Foster and Mr.
Bloomer abstained.
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VII. APMOVAL OF MINUTES
410Mr. Foster moved for,approyal of theDecember 4, 1989.1' irtutt .4 tanilJ Vote),
Mr. Starr seconded the motion and it passed with Mr.Foster,Ms Remy and Mr,Starr
all voting yes, Mr,Sievert,Mr, Stanaway and Mr, Bloomer abstained. _,
Mr.Foster moved for approyaL,af theil.er_embcr r$, 1989 Mintttes (Second Vote),
Mr. Starr seconded the motion and it passed with Mr,Foster,Ms.Remy and Mr,Starr
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all voting yes, Mr.Sievert,Mr. Stanaway and Mr. Bloomer absttditted.
Mr. Foster moved for approval of the January 15, 19901V1inrates (First Vote), Ms,
Remy seconded the motion and it passed with Mr.Foster,Ms. Remy and Mr. Starr all
voting yes, Mr, Sievert, Mr. Stanaway and Mr.Bloomer abstained,
Mr. Stanaway moved for approval of heAugust 28. 199(1 Minrites„ Mr.Bloomer
seconded the motion and it passed with Mr, Sievert,Mr. Stanaway, Mr. Starr and Mr..
Bloomer all voting yes. Ms.Remy and Mr.Foster abstained,
Mr. Foster moved for approval of_the September 5,1990 Minutes,, Mr.Sievert
seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Sievert,Mr.Foster,Mr. Starr and Mr,
Bloomer all voting yes, Ms. Remy and Mr. Stanaway abstained.
Due to the lack of a quorum the November 20,1989 andNoyeniber.28,1282.1ffinutes
were postponed to the June 3, 1991 meeting,
Vltl. ADJOURNMENT e?
110 There being no further business before the Development Review Board,Chairman
Foster adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p,ni.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Barbara Anderson
Senior Secretary
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