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Section SANDY. OREGON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 11 1982 People Home & Garden Features Area News The Slinäy Post County board to consider slope amendment by M ICHA EL P JONES Post Correspondent argued tor a dismissal of the hearing because the project was still in viola tion as the ordinance currently read The Clackamas County planning The commissioners agreed and the staff introduced to the planning com slope-related ordinance was sent to miss toners an amendment which the planning commissioners fr a could permit development on lands hearing to explore a revision that with slopes in excess of thirty-five would accomodate hydro-facilities percent The revision of the ordinance that The county commission will con appeared before the planning com sider the amendment in a meeting missioners. however, encompassed Feb 22 much more development than just The proposed amendment would hydro-electric facilities The plann replaced the original revisions to the ing staff’s amendment would allow, zoning and development ordinance, by meeting specific conditions,in which wo. 'd allow hydroelectric pro d ivid u al homesites as w ell as jects to be constructed on slopes in residential developments to be con excess of 35 percent. Such construe structed on hillsides lion would be prohibited under the The conditions proposed include existing ordinance. such re q u ire m e n ts th a t the The revision in the ordinance came developers must meet included con about as a result of two hearings, ducting a geologic study to insure w h ich d e a lt w ith a m in i- that the site is stable for develop hydroelectric project proposed by ment P au l Sanders of Z ig zag The Also, any design conditions recom developer had sought a conditional mended on the basis of this site use p e rm it fo r the hydro on analysis have to be * ?orporated into Mimkahda Creek, just off Lolo Pass the design and construction of the in the Crutcher's Bench area proposed project. The Clackamas County hearings The development site’s access, as officer ruled on Oct. 29 of last year proposed by the planning -taff, would that the hydro would be utilizing a be approved only if the construction steep grade, which would not be per "does not require excessive cut and missible under the existing or fill, blasting, tree-cutting, retaining dinance walls or other terrain alterations Before the Board of County Com which detract from the natural missioners meeting on Jan 6, scenic quality of the site.” Sanders argued that such slope pro- In addition, the design review of hibitic.is were not necessary, since the scope's construction must include feasible hydroelectric development r e . ¿gation "to insure preservation or has t ) utilize jteep grades rapid re-establishment of the scenic This point was confirmed by the quality of the site.” Storm drainage Oregon Department of Energy which and erosion control plans would also offered staff assistance so that the be required county could revise its ordinances to When a building is proposed for the accomodate hydroelectric develop slope, like in the case of residential ment structures, the transferring of densi In a letter to the planning commis ty or the development of only the sion dated Jan, 25, Lynn Frank, area with less the 35 percent slope, director of the Departm ent of would be prohibited. Energy, called the existing or If the site has any unique dinance “an unreasonable obstacle characteristics as vistas or solar ex to the d e v e lo p m e n t of such posure, it would be explored by the facilities." planning staff whether to allow the “ In reviewing county plans and im siting of structures "with less or plementation measures, we have equal overall disturbance of the pro found that often they do not ade perty as would otherwise occur" q uately address the siting of under this ordinance amendment. re n e w a b le e n e rg y re s o u rc e The planning staff also proposed facilities," wrote Frank. "This is not another amendment change to the or surprising given that interest in these dinance which addressed develop facilities has dramatically increased ment standards and limitations. only in the last two years. In 1982, we They propsosed that "high priority” intend to develop model standards open space be preserved outright, ex for these facilities in cooperation cept in the development of hillsides with counties and other interested with over thirty-five percent slope. parties The issues raised by recent Carol Smith of the Mt. Hood p ro po sals fo r h y d ro p o w e r Natural Resources Coalition, argued developments in Clackamas County that this proposed amendment is con are illustrative of concerns which fusing and contradictory. She said will be faced by all Oregon counties." that with the ordinance reading that Edward Sullivan, an attorney high priority open space will be representing the Mt Hood Water preserved, and then adding this ex Resources Coalition, successfully ception, it is difficult to determine Oregon City man files for Clackamas County Board Patrick Blue of Oregon City has fil ed for the Republican nomination for the Clackamas County Commission, position number 2. Blue was reared in Gladstone and attended West Linn High School and the University of Oregon before entering the United States Air Force during the Korean War. His Air Force assignments were prim arily in managenent of high technology research and production contracts and as a resident represen tative to major contractors After leaving the Air Force, Blue was assistant manager of the Port of Skagit County, Washington, with operations and marketing respon sib ilitie s for in d u s tria l parks, marinas and airports He and his family returned to Clackamas County in 1978 and since that time he has guided the efforts of the Oregon Tri-City Chamber of Commerce He has worked toward the comple tion of the Oregon City bypass, the Tri-Cities Service District and the Resource Recovery Plant. He has and is active in land use and tax issues. Blue is a former pilot and combat veteran of over 500 missions and was awared the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with eighteen O ak L e a f C lu s te rs and the Meritorious Service Medal He has a bachelor of science in engineering from Oklahoma S»ate University. Blue is married to a West Linn schoolmate. The couple has three children and currently reside south of Oregon City. The only other Republican to have filed, as of Friday afternoon of last week, is Bev Henderson of Lake Oswego Democrats that have filed for posi tio n 2 in c lu d e D u an e B ock, Milwaukie, Vince Ferrante, Oregon City, Dale Harlan, Milwaukie, Diane Quick, Portland, and Scott Taylor, Canby. what would actually be permitted " I was wondering," asked Smith of the planning commissioners, "what higher classification is higher than ‘high priority?*” Beth Baker, secretary-treasurer of the Rhododendron Neighborhood Group, voiced her opposition to the planning commissioners taking any action on this amendment change, and requested that the decision be postponed. " I believe that this alternative pro posal should not be acted upon at this time since the information included has not been circulated, nor has there been enough time for more than a hasty perusal," said Baker "W e were discussing a change originally directed toward single family dwellings and which is now to be changed to allow any type of con struction as long as it meets these guidelines " Frank Josselson, one of two a t torneys representing Sanders in his hydro development, argued that he had been before the planning com L o re n e r.m ncn oi sanay snows r irwood students a pot she has crafted on the wheel. About 30 speakers participated in the 1982 Firwood Career Days, held last week at the school. Kathy Collins, of the parent-teacher club, said that the mission three different times in the last seven years, all regarding development on slopes He argued that the county's existing ordinance, which limits development on slopes in excess of 35 percent, were not in tended to cover all developments, in cluding hydros " I t ’s a real nightmare because (w ith) that kind of prohibition, there’s certain types of development that you want to have, that can’t exist except on 35 percent slopes." said Josselson " I suppose ski lifts are a good example of those Certain kinds of small scale hydros are another ex ample " Members of the Planning Commis sion voted four to three to withhold making a decision Feb 1 until after studying the proposal in a work ses sion Monday night At this sessin they voted to approve the amend ment change and have sent it to the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners for consideration on Feb 22 event, in its sixth year, was a great success. Also pictured is Charlie Harris, in back. Christie Sharp, center, Crystal Fry. front center, and Shannon Baker. Hoodland Happenings Group plans joint membership drive THURSDAY. FEB. II A senior citizens lunch, sponsored by Loaves and Fishes, will be served at 11:30 a m. at the Welches School Library Transportation and further information is available by calling Maxine Worley at the Senior Center, 622-3331. "Wrestling for Kids" will be held this evening at Welches School in room 15 Wally McKenzie, Jim Page and Gary Dietderich will lead this class for grades three through eight. Wear tennis shoes, a T-shirt and shorts The class will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m SATURDAY. FEB. 13 Beginning at 8 p.m., the Hoodland Women's Club annually sponsored "Sweetheart Ball” will be held at the club building on Salmon River Road Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6 per couple Refreshments will be available, including a no host bar with hors d'oeuvres and a door prize will be awarded. Tim McCarthy and his Sound Circus Band will provide the music. Linda Fredrickson has decorated the building for the ball. Call chairwomen Suzie Ostergran at 622-3443 or Betty Hoffman at 622 4863 for more details. SUNDAY. FEB. 14 Happy Valentine’s Day The Audubon Society will sponsor a trip in the Zigzag area today to look at planned resort acreage which threatens deer and elk wintering areas. The trip will be led by Gene Herb, who is a biologist for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Participants will meet at the Zigzag Ranger Station. For meeting times, please call 1 229-5104 or 1-357-2191. Beginning at 3 p.m. and continuing until 7 p.m., the W y’east Artisan's Guild, Mountain Music, and the Mountain Players will hold a joint open house and membership drive at the Hoodland Women's Club on Salmon River Road The open house will include refreshments, exhibits and general information about each group. The public is invited "Mountain Music” will present Seattle, Wash., singer songwriter and guitarist Linda Waterfall at 8 p.m. in the Hoodland Women's Club Mountain Music-sponsored concerts are open to the public and tickets can be purchased at The Store Natural Foods and Cafe or at the Women's Club building door just before showtime. For further information call Will Frank at 622 3130 M ONDAY, FEB. 15 A senior citizens lunch, sponsored by Ix>aves and Fishes, will be served at 11:30 a m. in the Welches School library. Beginning at 7 p in participants will learn a new menu of delicious Austrian-Hungarian recipes Kim Schroeder will lead this class, which will conclude at 9 p.m Get in shape by taking Aerobic Dance through Welches Community School The first meeting will be this evening from 7:30 to 8:30 at Welches School gym, Chris Hutchison will lead this group A fee of $3 will be charged TUESDAY. FEB. I« Recreational volleyball will start this evening from 6 to 7:30 at Welches School gymnasium. Adults and high school students are welcome to par ticipate. W EDNESDAY, FEB. 17 A "Free Blood Pressure Clinic” will be held today from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hoodland Senior Center in the Women’s Club building at Salmon River Road This clinic is open to all ages Welches Community School Tiny- Tots group will meet at 7 p m in Welches School Cafeteria to organize for the Community School Winter Term Children are welcome at this meeting. T he C la c k a m a s C o u nty Bookmobile will be at the Mt Hood Food and General Store from 2 to 3:30 p m , and at Ted's Brightwood Store from 4:30 to 7 p m A cooking class in Austrain- Hungarian cooking will be taught this evening at Welches School kitchen. To place an event in the "Woodland Happenings," contact Dawn Mor rison at 622-3538. Mountain Music concert set for Valentine's Day The Mountain Music Society will present a Valentine's Day concert Feb. 14 featuring singer-song writer Linda Waterfall. The Seattle recording artist will perform at R p m at the Women s Club in Zigzag The cost is 14 at the door, 13 50 for members of the socie ty and $2 for children W aterfall’s music is a composite of original folk with a jazz orientation She has three albums out. "M ary's Garden" and "M y Heart Sings," her first two albums, were well received. Her latest effort "Banana I^ n d ," has helped to establish her reputation as a serious musician Waterfall will be accompanied by Scott Nygard, a guitarist known for his style and stage presence Prior to the concert, from 3 to 7 p m , the society will join together with the Wy East Artisans Guild for a membership drive, which will also be held at the Women's Club Prospective members can view the creations of artwork by local Mt Hood Artists in the Guild and listen to live music and tape recordings of previous concerts sponsored by the Society A scrapbook of newspaper clipp ings and other memoribilia on the brief, but active history of the society is being compiled by Marie Kennedy and Roy Nolan and will be on hand for viewing at the event. Eor more information on the Linda Waterfall concert or the activities and events of the open house membership drive, contact Linda Tilgner at 622 4242 or Will Frank at 622 4261 A ro<*y near the top of Multorpor ski area has a barren, winter look PtwHo 5rSn Newton
