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Approved Minutes - 1998-12-21 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES December 21, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The Development Review Commission meeting of December 21, 1998,was called to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 380 "A"Avenue, Lake Oswego, Oregon, by Chair Douglas P. Cushing at 7:01 PM. II. ROLL CALL Commission members present included Chair Cushing, Julie Morales,Nan Binkley, Douglas Kiersey, Shiela Ostly and Bruce Miller. Commissioner William Horning was absent. Staff present were Hamid Pishvaie, Development Review Manager; Evan Boone, Deputy City Attorney and Jean Hall, Secretary. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Binkley moved for annroval of the Minutes of December 7, 1998. Ms. Ostly seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Cushing, Ms. Morales, Mr. Miller, Ms. Binkley, Mr. Kiersey and Ms. Ostly voting yes. Mr. Miller and Mr. Kiersey abstained. Mr. Horning was absent. There were no votes against. IV. OTHER BUSINESS - Findings, Conclusions and Order DR 14-98/PD 5-98, a request by Bangy Road LLC for approval of a 31-lot planned development with single-family attached dwelling units. Site is located at: 15476 SW Bangy Road, Tax Lot 1300 of Tax Map 21E 7BC. Staff coordinator is Elizabeth Jacob. Mr. Pishvaie related the applicant's request that the hearing be postponed. Mr. Kiersey moved to continue DR 14-98/PD 5-98 to January 4, 1999. Ms. Binkley seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Cushing, Ms. Morales, Mr. Miller, Ms. Binkley, Mr. Kiersey and Ms. Ostly voted yes. Mr. Horning was absent. There were no votes against. City of Lake Oswego Page 1 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 V. PUBLIC HEARING DR 12-98/CU 3-98/VAR 13-98, the applicant, Barrentine, Bates and Lee, is requesting development review and conditional use permits to expand the existing Lake Oswego United Methodist Church facilities by constructing an 10,020 sq. ft. multi-purpose building and an approximately 5,536 sq. ft. classroom building. Also requested is a 2% Class I Variance to LODS 20.020(3) in order to increase the grade of a walkway from South Shore Boulevard to the building entrances from 8% to 10%. The site is located at 1855 South Shore Blvd., Tax Lot(s) 3600 of Tax Map 21E 10 CC. Staff coordinator is Elizabeth Jacob, Associate Planner. Continued from the 12/7/98 DRC meeting. Chair Cushing opened the public hearing and explained the procedures and time limits to be followed. He asked Commission members to report conflicts of interest, site visits, or ex parte contact. Mr. Miller recused himself from hearing the application because he had not had an opportunity to listen to the tapes of the previous hearing. Mr. Kiersey related that he had reviewed the tapes and was familiar with the site. All Commissioners present indicated they were familiar with the site. Mr. Cushing reported that his wife had attended the church in the past. Ms. Ostly reported that she had been requested to appraise a property on Oak Street, and to factor in the impact of the applicant's project. Chair Cushing asked if any person in attendance desired to challenge any Commissioner's right to hear the application. No one presented such a challenge. Mr. Pishvaie related that the applicant had submitted new information regarding the proposal and the applicant and staff had walked the site and talked with the neighbors who had previously expressed concern about the additional runoff from the project. He related that staff found there was not a need for any storm water detention facilities on the site, but some improvements to the existing drainage system should be accomplished-both on and off site. He recommended approval of the project subject to conditions recommended in the November 23, 1998, staff report as well as two additional conditions: A. (1.)(b.) listed the improvements necessary to handle storm water runoff; and E.(9.) was a new condition requiring construction of these improvements prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. He clarified that although additional information had been submitted regarding lighting at the site, the discussion of lighting in the original staff report was sufficient. Mark Schoening, City Engineer, stated that the staff agreed with the applicant's hydrology report showing that water detention facilities were not necessary at the site. He indicated that the two basins at the site were sufficient to drain a 50-year storm runoff to the lake. He recommended; however, that conditions be imposed that the applicant ensure that drainage be safely conveyed through the site and into Lost Dog Creek, with the energy of the runoff to be mitigated by a series of check dams and vegetation. He noted City of Lake Oswego Page 2 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 that a second channel of the creek had formed because another property owner had obtained a state permit to modify Lost Dog Creek and create a pond with an overflow that drained onto both the applicant's and the Williams' properties. He advised that issue should be resolved between the three property owners. Kathie Williams. 1873 Oak Street. Lake Oswego. 97034, testified that she was satisfied with the staff's new recommendations regarding drainage, including check dams to stem water velocity. Barbara Friedman, 1765 Conifer Drive,Lake Oswego, 97034, stated that she did not feel her concerns regarding light pollution, visual impact and landscaping had been adequately answered. Applicant Rob Barrentine, Barrentine, Bates and Lee. 200 N. State Street, Lake Oswego. 97034, testified the applicant had exceeded the City standards regarding lighting. He noted the fixture to be used was an expensive one, with a tilted head and newer technology; a lower height pole had been relocated further into the parking lot (eliminating a parking space); and an enhanced tree cover with larger sized trees was planned as a result of testimony at the previous hearing. He recalled the parking lot had been previously approved; however, the applicant had revisited both the landscaping and the lighting in order to be good neighbors. Ms. Binkley suggested that the applicant might replace their two extra parking spaces with additional landscaping in order to break up a long row of parking. Mr. Barrentine clarified that eight lights were planned for the parking area; although one light on a higher pole would be sufficient there. He noted the lighting would be regulated by a time clock. He explained the difference in elevation between the spaces and the building was at least eight feet. No one requested the hearing be held open for submittal of additional written evidence. The applicant waived there right to hold the hearing open for submittal of a final written argument. Chair Cushing closed the public hearing and opened deliberations. Deliberation City of Lake Oswego Page 3 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Ms. Binkley suggested a condition be imposed that the mechanical unit not be visible from South Shore Drive. She was uncertain how high the screening wall would need to be. Ms. Morales commented that the applicant had endeavored to address neighborhood concerns. She observed the proposed addition was in character with the existing church structure. Chair Cushing opined the additional measures proposed by staff at the hearing would provide the best solution to water runoff. Ms. Ostly moved for approval of DR 12-98/CU 3-98/VAR 13-98, subject to a condition that the mechanical unit be screened from South Shore Drive; the conditions originally recommended by staff in the December 7, 1998, staff report and the December 18, 1998, staff report addendum; and the two additional conditions recommended. A.(1.)(b.) to require a final drainage plan that was to include improvements necessary to handle the storm water runoff; and, E.(9.) to require construction of the drainage improvements prior to occupancy. Ms. Morales seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Cushing, Ms. Morales, Ms. Binkley, Mr. Kiersey and Ms. Ostly voting yes. Mr. Miller had recused himself and Mr. Horning was absent. There were no votes against. DR 13-98. a request by City of Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency to construct Millennium Park Plaza. Project elements include one-block expansion of Evergreen Street, a public plaza, shelters, rest rooms, water features, and shoreline trail connection from State Street to 3rd Street. Site is located at: Tax lots 400, 500, 5600, 5700, 5500, 3400, 3500, and portions of Railroad right-of-way of Tax Map 21E 10AA. Staff coordinator is Hamid Pishvaie. Chair Cushing opened the public hearing and explained the procedures and time limits to be followed. He asked Commission members to report any ex parte contacts, site visits, biases or conflicts of interest. Mr. Cushing, Ms. Morales, Ms. Kiersey, Ms. Ostly, and Mr. Miller indicated they were familiar with the site. Ms. Binkley reported that she had visited the site that day; however, most of the site had been inaccessible due to debris and a fence. Chair Cushing asked if any person in attendance desired to challenge any Commissioner's right to hear the application. No one presented such a challenge. Hamid Pishvaie, Development Review Manager, described the proposal to construct a park along Evergreen Road and State Street that would include a public plaza on each street; a one-block extension of Evergreen street between First and second Streets; a shelter; rest rooms on both street levels; water features, lake access; and pedestrian ways City of Lake Oswego Page 4 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 between State and Third Streets. He presented the site plan (Exhibit 12) and pointed out where a future phase (Phase 3) of the project was to be constructed on the south central portion of the property. He explained that the applicant was requesting approval of the design for the entire project; however, construction would be done in three phases. He noted that Exhibit 11 showed what was planned if the applicant could obtain a portion of the abutting property from owners to the southwest of the site. He clarified that property was the easterly half of the Edgewater Condominiums property where the existing garage structures were located. He advised that the future phase plan was being presented for the purpose of illustrating what the finished park would look like; however, the final phase was not part of the current application. He advised it would be necessary for the applicant to eventually seek approval to modify the current application and address associated issues of drainage, parking, and landscaping on both sites. Mr. Pishvaie advised the site contained the following significant resources: a large Douglas fir grove; a 100-year flood plain along the lake edge; a Resource Protection (RP) Class 2 wetland along the shore (which would be enhanced and extended towards the east). He also advised the site included WR(Water Front), R-0 and EC zones, and EC allowed parks as uses to be permitted outright, while the R-0 allowed parks as conditional uses. He related the staff interpreted the proposed use as an outright permitted use in the EC zone. He noted that Exhibits 9 and 10 showed that the plan met the City's setback standards and the proposed pergola structure was within the EC Zone's maximum height restriction. Mr. Pishvaie noted the staff report discussed the site's sensitive lands overlay. He advised that although the applicant was proposing to extend the wetlands they were required to obtain a Division of State Lands permit to expand the lake's boundary. He explained the staff report recommended several conditions that would modify the proposed landscape plan in the vicinity of wetlands. Mr. Pishvaie explained the Building Design Standard was superseded by the Downtown Redevelopment District Design Standards regarding landscape, lighting and sign regulations to be applied to the site. He noted the applicant's plan for lighting and landscaping met those requirements; however, the applicant was requesting an exception to the regulation that all buildings were to be two-story. He noted the pergola structure would reflect arts and crafts and Tudor styles, and feature materials that were recommended in the Standards including basalt veneer and copper roofing. He clarified that although the applicant had originally requested an exception to the Lighting Standard, they were no longer necessary. He explained the extension of Evergreen would require substantial cutting back of the existing bank, the cut could be as high as 18' to 20' due to the steep slope at Evergreen and A Avenue. He noted the cut would be supported by a substantial basalt retaining wall. City of Lake Oswego Page 5 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Mr. Pishvaie advised that the applicant had provided drainage plans and had illustrated that detention was not necessary because the project would have an adequate water conveyance system into the Willamette River. He reported that if the existing pipeline in the vicinity was not available for the applicant's use, the applicant would install piping to reroute the runoff. He noted compost filters would be used along Evergreen and along the lake to address the storm water quality issues. Mr. Pishvaie pointed out the staff report discussed the technical aspects of the extension of Evergreen in detail, and the extension complied with City regulations. He noted the applicant's traffic report showed that traffic generation would be within an acceptable level, except at 2nd and A Avenue, where drivers had alternate streets to use to access the site during special events. He noted the Code did not prescribe specific parking regulations regarding park uses; and the engineering staff agreed with the applicant's parking study showing that after 5 PM there would be adequate onstreet parking. He noted that no onsite parking was being proposed. He noted the applicant proposed to remove up to 28 trees at the site, and the landscape plan showed approximately 167 trees that would be planted at the site. Mr. Pishvaie recommended approval of the application subject to conditions listed on pages 18 through 21 of the staff report. He clarified for the Commissioners that the staff recommended that a gentler curve be planned where Evergreen met the traffic circle at 1st Street intersection so that it was more visually appealing and safer for pedestrians. Ms. Binkley noted the design of the paving pattern seemed be disrupted at the circle. Mr. Pishvaie advised that the turn-around would not include parking, and vehicles would continue to move around it. He also clarified that bollards at the turn-around would be removable to allow cars to drive onto the plaza. Ms. Binkley observed that although the Commissioners were not reviewing the future phase of the project, the design depended on the existence of the grand staircase descending towards the water, which was a part of the last phase. She asked what position the City was in regarding negotiations with the adjacent property owners. Mr. Pishvaie advised that the applicant would clarify whether the City intended to become owner of the property, or to gain an easement there. Applicant Doug Schmitz, City Manager, City of Lake Oswego, recalled that the Arts Commission had first determined the need for a park on October 26, 1994. They envisioned the park as a peaceful public gathering place with large open spaces; lots of trees; water features; sculpture; views of the lake; and a walkway along the bay. He related that since the City City of Lake Oswego Page 6 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Council had authorized the project a year ago; two citizen committees had developed the plan; two presentations had been made to the Lake Corporation; a community open house had been held in May; and a neighborhood meeting had been held. He introduced the members of the design team and staff who had participated in the planning process: Bob Galante, Chris Jordon and Jennifer Joiner of the City staff; Terry Reckord and staff at McLeod &Associates; Jerry Mitchell of KPFF Engineering; Kirk Davis of Glumac International; and Mike Breed of KJF Traffic Engineering. Bob Galante, Redevelopment Director, explained that the application did not include the future phase of the project that included the grand stairway; parking structure; promenade; and a second retaining wall to match with a retaining wall on the other side of the grand staircase. He advised that if the applicant was unsuccessful in obtaining the property for the last phase, they would redesign the project and return to the DRC for approval. He clarified that the applicant intended to wait until the adjacent condominium owners had formed a homeowners association before beginning discussions regarding their property. He pointed out the lower area of the park would be bisected by the railway right-of-way. Mr. Galante advised that the applicant was involved in preliminary discussions regarding a crossing of the railway right-of-way with Union Pacific Railway Omaha office and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Mr. Galante explained that the applicant was requesting exceptions (not variances)related to two-story building and slope requirements, as allowed by the Downtown Design District Standards; however,the applicant was not asking for an exception to the street lights standard. He recalled the applicant had discussed whether the street should be along the edge and the park or pass through it. He indicated that the building design would include copper roofing and gutters; beams salvaged from the old fire station; basalt columns with details to direct storm water runoff; and unique lighting treatments. He opined that the development would help to revitalize the downtown area and provide a living room for the community. Chair Cushing indicated his concern that the park had not been discussed at the time the Edgewater Condominium development had come before the DRC for approval. He wondered how the proposed development would be affected if the applicant was not able to obtain the additional property for its future phase from the Edgewater development. He opined the railway crossing would be a challenge to negotiate, and asked what the applicant would do if the railroad refused to allow a second crossing at the park. Mr. Galante explained that at the time the condominium project had been reviewed by the DRC the applicant had not determined a design for the park and had not foreseen that the project would become as extensive as the plan in the current application. He expressed his belief the applicant would be able to acquire the adjacent property because the applicant's plan would also benefit the condominium residents' views and parking City of Lake Oswego Page 7 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 arrangements. He also indicated that he believed the applicant would be successful in negotiating with the railway, because the Southern Pacific Railroad had previously sold the City two parcels in the area and had agreed to a pedestrian easement along the railway tracks. He noted that although Southern Pacific had sold the area of the tracks to Western Pacific Railroad, the City would continue to discuss the matter with the same Omaha office officials. Terry Reckord, McLeod Reckord Architects, explained that the development would serve to reconnect the community to the lake; enhance the downtown area; and create a living room for the City. He stressed that high-quality design details and materials would be used. He pointed out how the development would provide an extension of the City's street system that culminated with the grand stairs to the water. He acknowledge the curve of the shoreline; the railway right-of-way; and the uncertainty of changes in the adjacent City blocks were difficult elements to include in the design. He noted the ideas of extending Evergreen and installing a traffic circle were not new within the City. Mr. Reckord explained the development would include an upper and a lower park, and the traffic circle would resemble those found in European cities. He said the largest gathering space would be the main plaza, which was to be paved in unit pavers, and the circle would be paved in concrete with a similar pattern as the unit pavers. He stated the shelter was to include tapered basalt columns with a copper roof that would weather to a green color. He explained a combination of"Oregon rustic" and"arts and crafts" styles would be reflected in the design, which would feature a solid stone wall featuring a large fireplace surrounded by seating. He said the north end of the structure would have enclosed rooms for kitchen, storage and restroom uses. He noted a small reflecting pool and other water features had been planned around the site. He said a series of benches would overlook the lake, and large fir trees would contribute to the character of the site. He pointed out that a large lawn area would be extended over the parking garage; would feature a low basalt wall capped in granite; and would provide a place for picnics with a view of the lake. He explained the design team intended to create views toward the south and west and the lake. He noted the grand staircase was a wide stairway that would act as an extension of 1st Street and would feature water cascading through its center and into the lake toward a geyser water feature in the lake that would be lit at night. Mr. Reckord pointed out a viewpoint was planned at the upper level within a"tree room,"which would be surfaced in crushed granite and feature seating. He also pointed out a long ramp along the retaining wall would provide handicapped access to the water, and a lower plaza at the railway bed level would serve as an urban plaza and a view corridor and wide sidewalk to connect the lake and State Street. He noted the shoreline would be extended in the area of that plaza and another water fountain would be installed with a variety of jets that would be timed and lit at night. City of Lake Oswego Page 8 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Mr. Reckord explained the applicant intended to use precast concrete pavers with large areas of large lighter-colored pavers featuring small dark pavers where they intersected. He presented the basalt materials to be used at the site. He described the benches were to be craftsman style hardwood benches located along the lake and viewpoints. He presented an example of the moveable seating to be available for visitors that was similar to that provided in European parks. He noted that the park's water features would include water cascading down the grand staircase and into the geyser area; the wall of the ramp would include details of faces dripping water; and an interactive water feature with a series of jets would be installed near State Street. He noted that the applicant also intended art to be an important feature of the project. He explained the artist chosen for the project accomplished beautiful bronze water figures from which water would flow. He noted that sculpture would also be visible through the trees, on the face of the ramp and as designs on the light fixtures and on the bast iron bronze panels on the wall of the fireplace. Chair Cushing asked what the applicant planned if it could not obtain the property necessary for the grand staircase. Mr. Galante indicated the applicant has considered that possibility and could redirect the ramp; maintain the promenade,with its view of the lake and the water features; and eliminate the grand stair. He clarified for Mr. Cushing that the proposal would not eliminate the opportunity for people to fish in the area, and the lake edge would actually be extended and blackberries would be removed. Mr. Reckord clarified for Ms. Morales that the proposed geyser would be 41' to 42' high and would automatically adjust to wind velocity. He stated that the lighting fixtures were of a style designed to light the area's features and surfaces without creating glare. Mr. Kiersey indicated his agreement with the concept of the proposal. He asked what arrangements would be proposed for parking for the condominium owners. Mr. Reckord answered that parking spaces for the owners would be designated in the new parking garage underneath the plaza and would be accessed from the west, as they are currently. Ms. Binkley observed that the one plaza featured in the plan ended in a stairway with a view of a State Street intersection. She asked if the applicant had considered using landscaping or some other feature to change the view. Mr. Reckord recalled the applicant had considered moving the stair, which was planned for where the existing stair was located, however, he opined that any development on nearby City blocks would be designed to use that connection to the park. He explained that the applicant had considered adding additional features there; however, the space had been left open to City of Lake Oswego Page 9 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 allow drivers along the street to see the lake and the geyser. He noted a large new evergreen tree was planned in the area to serve as the City's holiday tree. He advised that the applicant felt it was important to maintain a clear connection to the State Street crosswalk from the upper plaza, and had also considered what dimension of ramp was necessary to meet Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) and emergency vehicle access regulations. Ms. Binkley observed that the basalt material planned for the walls was black when wet and would exacerbate the dark color scheme. Mr. Reckord clarified that the mortar color would also be dark; however the joints would be deep enough that not much mortar would show. He explained the color of the materials to be used in the park had been chosen to blend with the area's natural colors, and the applicant also planned to use large panels of lighter-colored concrete. He cited the sample piece of basalt in evidence as the minimum size of the pieces to be used in the development. He clarified that the coursing pattern in the exhibits had been done by computer; however, the actual pattern would be more random and would be chosen from test panels created by masons. He indicated that the entrance wall would be designed so that it would not appear to be one solid plane. Ms. Binkley commented that the railing design as shown in Exhibit 17 was elegant,but too sharp to allow people to lean over it to talk or enjoy the view. Mr. Reckord explained the tops of the steel pickets would be ground smooth; the railing had been designed to conform to regulations regarding the size of its openings; the design was intended to be consistent with the character of the park; and the design would discourage people from climbing over the rail. He added the railing would be fabricated offsite, which would be less costly than if it was constructed onsite. He clarified that the stairs would feature a standard style stainless steel handrail and the walls of the promenade would not feature handrails. Mr. Reckord explained for Ms. Binkley that the street light fixtures to be installed would match others in the downtown area. He presented drawings of the proposed fixture, which was to be a tapered column with a granite cap supporting a curved top with a conical hood. Mr. Reckord indicated that benches were to be positioned on the site in a manner that would not obstruct the walkway. He explained the benches would be secured to the ground, but other portable chairs would be available for use at the site and tables were planned near the shelter. He clarified that although no swingset was planned at the site, there would be other interesting places to play in the park. Mr. Galante explained the design of the park focused on pedestrian uses and was intended to function as an urban square. City of Lake Oswego Page 10 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Mr. Reckord clarified for Mr. Miller that the benches would weather to a silver color; they were made of an exotic wood that was denser than oak; and strength test results had been provided by the manufacturer. He opined that benches constructed of steel would be less friendly or comfortable. Ms. Ostly observed that the City had not yet negotiated an agreement with the adjacent condominium owners regarding changes to the use of their garages. She asked if the applicant had alternative plans in the event such an agreement could not be arrived at and the grand staircase could not be accomplished. Mr. Reckord stated that the applicant had sketched some alternative plans which they had not brought with them to the hearing. Mr. Reckord indicated that the lawn area could alternatively serve as the viewpoint for the lake; the ramp and the upper staircase would be redesigned; and the grand stair would be eliminated. The Commissioners wondered what physical and legal adjustments would need to be accomplished regarding the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Boone advised that state requirements would also need to be considered. Chair Cushing noted the Lake Corporation had written to indicate their concern that construction of the park not conflict with the Corporation's longer-term drainage plan for the lake. Mr. Reckord explained the applicant intended to accomplish work in the water when the lake was drawn down. Mr. Reckord clarified for Ms. Binkley that the restroom next to the northern stairway was entered through doors in the basalt wall on the promenade side. He clarified the wall would be approximately 14' high in that area. Proponents Erin O'Rourke-Meadors. 5261 Country Club. Lake Oswego. 97035, testified the project would provide positive benefits to the community; would help to revitalize the downtown area; and would be included in listings of Portland-area visitor attractions. She recalled that visitors tend to ask where the lake is located. She urged that the application be approved. Clair Siddall. 17 Candalea. Lake Oswego. 97035.testified that he had lived in Lake Oswego for 32 years and recalled a history of discussion in the City regarding presenting a new face of the City and providing a place for public gatherings. He indicated the park would be the first step toward creating a vital and vibrant downtown area. He urged approval of the application. City of Lake Oswego Page 11 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Dick Lotfelmiller, 17937 SW Cardinal Drive. Lake Oswego, 97035, testified that the proposal would stimulate development of the downtown area. He opined that if the library were built adjacent to the park, it would help to stimulate activity in the area. Gene Wizer, 17250 Wall Street, Lake Oswego, 97034, indicated his concern that the plan allow trucks serving his store sufficient room to continue to turn around and back in to unload. He also testified that he desired the record to reflect that the existing retaining wall along Evergreen had never presented any kind of problem, including any leakage problem. Jerry Mitchell, KPFF, 111 SW 5th, Portland. 97204, indicated that his firm was still in the process of determining a specific treatment of the area of the retaining wall. Opponents None. Neither for nor Against None. Rebuttal None. No one requested the hearing be held open to allow the submission of additional written evidence. The applicant waive their right to additional time to submit a final written argument. Chair Cushing closed the public hearing. Deliberations The Commissioners discussed whether the first two phases of the project could stand by themselves, without Phase 3. They generally expressed their concern that if they approved the application and subsequently no agreement could be negotiated with the adjacent property owners, Phase 3 of the project would not be accomplished and Phases 1 and 2 of the project would need to be redesigned and reconsidered by the DRC. They indicated their desire to see alternate plans for the park if Phase 3 was not possible. Staff recommended that condition E be modified to address this issue. The Commission also discussed their concern regarding the design of the guard rails along the view platform at the upper tier. The Commissioners believed that design had to be modified in order to be more user friendly. City of Lake Oswego Page 12 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998 Ms. Binkley moved to approve DR 13-98 with additional conditions addressing the construction of Phase 3 and guard rails at the upper tier of the park. Ms. Ostly seconded the motion and it passed with Mr. Cushing, Ms. Morales, Mr. Miller, Ms. Binkley, Mr. Kiersey and Ms. Ostly voting yes. Mr. Horning was absent. There were no votes against. VI. GENERAL PLANNING None. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Development Review Commission, Chair Douglas P. Cushing adjourned the meeting at 10:00 PM. Respectfully submitted. Janice Benn Senior Secretary 1:\dre\minutes\12-21-98.doc City of Lake Oswego Page 13 of 13 Development Review Commission Minutes December 21, 1998