PP 13-0002: Southwest Employment Area Plan

The Planning Commission has completed their hearings and made a recommendation to City Council. The Council will hold a public hearing on May 3, 2016 to consider the Commission's recommendation. Please see the webpage for LU 15-0077 for information all current information related to the Planning Commission and City Council hearings.

About the Project
The City of Lake Oswego is engaging the community to help plan for the future of the city’s Southwest Employment Area (SWEA), which includes the light industrial and commercial areas south of Boones Ferry Road near I-5. This is one of three areas in Lake Oswego designated by the Comprehensive Plan as an Employment Center, an area intended to focus primarily on land for higher intensity employment uses.

The purpose of the SW Employment Area Plan is to enhance opportunities for redevelopment and high quality job creation by setting a framework for district improvements that will benefit property owners, businesses, surrounding neighborhoods and the community.

Project Updates:

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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on May 3, 2016

The Planning Commission has completed their hearings and made a recommendation to City Council. The Council will hold a public hearing on May 3, 2016 to consider the Commission's recommendation.

Please see the webpage for LU 15-0077 for all information related to the Planning Commission and City Council hearings.

Plan and Code Amendments Head to Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 25 to consider the SWEA Plan and Code amendments and make a recommendation to the City Council. The proposal is now being reviewed as a land use application for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.

Please see the webpage for LU 15-0077 for all new information about this project.

Public Discussion Draft Plan and Code Amendments

The Advisory Committee has forwarded for community input a Public Discussion Draft of the Plan and Code Amendments, including a proposed SW Employment Overlay District and changes to permitted uses.

Your feedback is important! Please review the draft documents and/or call staff to learn about the proposals and how they may impact your property. Your feedback will help to prepare a revised draft for public hearing in January.

Click here for the full Discussion Draft document

Click here for the Discussion Draft CODE AMENDMENTS ONLY

Your feedback will be shared with the Planning Commission as part of their December 14 work session on the draft Plan and Code amendments. Provide your comments by Wednesday, December 2 in order for them to be included in the Planning Commission’s agenda packet, for their review in advance of the meeting.

Your feedback is welcome in any or all of the following ways:

E-mail your comments to project planner Sarah Selden at sselden@lakeoswego.city.
Call Sarah at 503/697-6524 to ask questions and share your thoughts about the drafts.
Set up a meeting to discuss the draft with staff. We are happy to meet you at your property or place of business.
Mail or deliver your comments to Lake Oswego City Hall, attention Sarah Selden:

380 A Avenue, 3rd Floor Reception
P.O. Box 369
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Attend the Planning Commission work session on Monday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. to provide the Commission with your feedback in person.

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #6

The Advisory Committee will hold its sixth meeting to review the Draft SWEA Plan and Code amendments, including site and building design standards and permitted uses. All meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period.

For the meeting agenda and materials, click below to see the meeting agenda webpage.

Thursday, November 5, 2015
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Micro Systems Engineering, Inc., Building F – 6024 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(Click here for a meeting location map. Enter parking lot from Lakeview Blvd. or Jean Road, and follow signs to Building F entrance near center of campus).

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #5

The Advisory Committee will hold its fifth meeting to discuss district zoning and permitted uses. All meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period.

For the meeting agenda and materials, click below to see the meeting agenda webpage.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lakeridge (formerly Waluga) Junior High, Library
4700 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

June 15 Stakeholder Meeting

In February, district stakeholders participated in a workshop to discuss district conditions and brainstorm ideas for future improvements to the SW Employment Area. This spring, two land use and infrastructure alternatives were developed based on this feedback, and evaluated against project goals.

Please join the SW Employment Area Plan Advisory Committee to review and provide your input on the district alternatives and on potential implementation through zoning and development code changes, infrastructure funding strategies, and more:

Monday, June 15, 2015

5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Open House: Come for pizza, look at project materials, and talk with staff & advisory committee members

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Meeting to review & provide input on potential changes for the district

Meeting Location:
Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. – 6024 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(Click here for a meeting location map. Meeting will be held in Building A. Enter parking lot from Jean Road, just west of Jean Way, & follow signs to first building on your left).

Meeting Materials
Meeting Notes/Summary of Input
Meeting Agenda
Alternatives Evaluation Report

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #4

The project Advisory Committee will meet immediately following the stakeholder meeting to discuss the public feedback and make a recommendation on their preferred land use and infrastructure alternatives. The public is welcome to observe the meeting.

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #3

The Advisory Committee will hold its third meeting to review the draft land use and infrastructure alternatives. All meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period.

For meeting materials, click below to see the meeting agenda webpage.

Thursday, April 9, 2015
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lakeridge (formerly Waluga) Junior High, Library
4700 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

February 12 District Planning Workshop

Join the Conversation About the SW Employment Area!

The project advisory committee invites businesses, property owners, and interested community members to participate in an interactive workshop on February 12 to discuss ideas for the future of the SW Employment Area. Workshop participants will:

Learn About the District Today – Its economic and real estate market conditions, transportation and infrastructure system, and zoning opportunities and constraints.
Discuss Opportunities – To support investment and job creation as one of the city's key employment centers.
Identify Potential Changes – To zoning and land use, roadways, bike and pedestrian connections, infrastructure, and other ways to support private investment.

Thursday, February 12
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
West End Building (WEB), Santiam Room
4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Workshop Materials

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #2 – with District Tour

The Advisory Committee will hold its second meeting to tour the employment area and discuss observations about the district.

Thursday, October 23, 2014
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Start and End at Point Monitor, 5863 Lakeview Blvd., Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Meeting attendees can park in the Point Monitor and adjacent Paradigm Foodworks parking lots, or along the north shoulder of Lakeview Blvd.

SWEA Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #1

Project Advisory Committee Begins Work!
A project advisory committee was appointed by the City Council on July 29 and an introductory meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 2. All meetings are open to the public and will include a public comment period.

The purpose of the first advisory committee meeting is to have committee introductions; receive an overview of the project, background and history; and review the project schedule and scope.

Thursday, October 2, 2014
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lakeridge (formerly Waluga) Junior High, Library
4700 Jean Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035