SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
Parks
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“It is very clear you want it
to remain a public park. So a
deed restriction will be
recorded. That’s our intent.”
He said neighborhoods sur-
rounding Ocean Woods have
expressly stated “desires to
keep it a public park and keep
it in public ownership,” as
“the park aspect is very impor-
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tant to the neighborhood.”
“We’ve heard that over and
over again from you folks that
it remain a public park,”
Russell said.
More than 30 people attend-
ed the public meeting, includ-
ing Florence Public Works
Director Mike Miller, who
was called upon several times
to answer questions.
He outlined the proposal for
Harbor Vista’s improvements,
saying the campground,
accessed off North Jetty Road,
has a failing septic system.
The goal will be for the City
of Florence to annex the site
so the campground can get
access to city services, mainly
the sewage system.
Florence will hook up 27 of
the campground’s 44 sites, as
well as a dump station, the
caretaker house and the bath-
rooms and showers.
Some grant money already
went into prepping the park
for the city’s project.
Under the proposal, the new
sanitary sewer system inside
Harbor Vista will have a pump
station, which has a certain
amount of capacity. Excess
capacity in the lines can be
used for other annexed proper-
ties on Rhododendron Drive.
Miller also said city staff is
amenable to the project, as
benefits include gaining a new
customer for city services,
creating excess capacity for
future expansion and making
it easier for people to annex
and join the system down the
line.
“It plays very well in that
aspect,” Miller said. “It also
plays very well in providing a
service where a system has
failed. There’s a reason they
want to connect at Harbor
Vista.”
Throughout the meeting,
the audience asked for clarifi-
cation and follow up on sever-
al aspects of both the Harbor
Vista annexation and the
Ocean Woods jurisdictional
transfer.
Many of the people have
lived near Ocean Woods for
more than a decade, and have
stepped up several times in
recent years to save the park.
Many of the properties near
Heceta South and Idylwood
subdivisions border or have
views of Ocean Woods, locat-
ed at the end of Heceta Park
Way from the north and
Saltaire Street from the south.
Lane County Public Works
Director Tim Elsea acknowl-
edged the county’s rocky his-
tory with the area.
“A few years ago, there was
a proposal to log Ocean
Woods, and we heard from
you that that is not something
you want,” he said. “That is
not something that is on the
plan at all. As a matter of fact,
we are hoping that providing
more local control for Ocean
Woods is something that
would be attractive to the
neighbors.”
Many people at the meeting
said they wanted the deed
restriction to be nonreversible
under all circumstances, say-
ing previous restrictions on
the property were lifted with-
out public notice in the early
2000s.
Russell agreed to look more
specifically into the language
for the deed restriction.
Other people worried about
the eventual annexation of
Ocean Woods if Florence
takes over the jurisdiction.
Miller said, “In the city’s
2020 Comprehensive Plan, the
park is designated as Public
Open Space. We do not have a
plan for that site. We would
have to go through a process.
... If we have this property, we
can identify what improve-
ments, or to leave it alone, that
the community wants for that
area.”
He said that it is all specula-
tive at this point in the plan-
ning, and that any further
action, including annexation,
would require a separate pub-
lic process.
“This project, giving sewer
to Harbor Vista and having
people be part of the city to
get that service, is our only
plan,” Miller said.
Jerry Mounts, secretary
of
the
Heceta
South
Homeowners Association, has
been active in the Lane
County Parks Master Plan
process.
“This seems like a very
good deal for the City of
Florence. I would appreciate
not having to go to Eugene to
be a part of meetings. (We’re)
keeping the future of Ocean
Woods as something that local
people have a say in,” Mounts
said.
Over the past years, com-
munity members have gath-
ered more than 500 signatures
in a petition to keep Ocean
Woods as an undeveloped
park.
“The feeling I got from res-
idents is that they are happy
with Ocean Woods as it is,”
Mounts said. “That’s going to
be the least expensive option.”
As the public meeting
wrapped up, Elsea said that
the proposal is on the agenda
for the next Lane County
Board of Commissioners
meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12,
beginning at 9 a.m.
“All we’re asking the board
at that point is to direct staff to
proceed on working with the
city staff and city council to
work towards an agreement on
the proposal,” Elsea said.
He said that comments
received that night would
inform the proposal to the
commissioners to pursue fur-
ther negotiations with the City
of Florence.
“As this project has devel-
oped, we see this as a win-
win-win. One win is that
Ocean Woods stays under
local control. ... Another win
is that the septic system at
Harbor Vista gets replaced and
it is put in with the city sewer
system. We’re still able to
offer that amenity to the resi-
dents and visitors, and it will
continue to be a campground
even though it will be annexed
into the city. And it’s a win for
the city because it provides
them with line capacity they
don’t currently have,” Elsea
said.
The audience said they
agreed with that — for the
most part.
“One suggestion would be
to consider a fourth level of
‘win,’” one attendee said.
“That future generations’
interest is preserved in having
this particular property in a
conservation easement delin-
eating future use.”
Audience members reiterat-
ed that they wanted to make
sure deed restrictions limiting
future development are very
specific and cannot be
removed.
Miller said, “This is our
best opportunity to work with
county staff. It has to go
through a process; it is a nego-
tiation. County commissioners
and city councilors are the
only ones who can define this
type of transaction. As staff,
there is this proposal out there
we are amenable to. It will
have to go through a whole
other process at the county
level and city level for adop-
tion.”
Lane County Commiss-
ioners meet at Harris Hall in
the Public Service Building,
125 East Eighth Ave. in
Eugene.
For more information on
the
meeting
or
Lane
County
Parks,
visit
www.lanecounty.org.
People who wish to sign
up for emailed notifications
about
Ocean
Woods
and Lane County Parks in
the
area
can
email
mike.russell@co.lane.or.us.
Who’s Who
IN FLORENCE REAL ESTATE
Lynnette Wikstrom
Del Phelps
Team Christina Voogd
Lynnette Wikstrom is a born
Oregonian and has lived in the
Florence area since 1979. For 25 years
she owned and operated restaurants.
She then had a career shift and has
been enjoying all aspects of selling real
estate since 2005. She was recognized
as Realtor of Year in 2013. Among
many hobbies and interests, she's also
an avid reader and has taken up the
frustrating game of golf. She loves her
home town and invites you to allow her to show you what
Florence has to offer!
Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate
100 Hwy 101, Florence, Or. 97439
541-997-7777 • cell: 541-999-0786
email: lynnette@cbcoast.com
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Del’s career in Real Estate
Development started in 1989 and
continued through 2005 in the devel-
opment of Florentine Estates, a pre-
miere Gated 55 and older, active
retirement community of 443 homes
on 180 acres. In 1998 he received
his real estate license and worked
out of the Prudential Branch office in
Florentine Estates. In 2005 moved
into the main office on 101, now
Berkshire Hathaway Home services
NW and is still there doing what he
loves, selling real estate.
Christina discovered Florence in September 1990 and
decided after a 3 day visit to relocate from the Oakland/San
Francisco Bay Area with her family. She has been selling the
charm, ambiance and beauty of Florence ever since.
Christina along with her team members Amanda Austin,
Marketing; Sarah Quinn, Buyer Specialist; and Tina Harris,
Assistant have continued to stay the top sales team in the
Florence Real Estate market since 1995. She has been ranked
among Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices top 100 agents
nationwide for the last several years.
She has served many years with the Central Board of
Realtors in various positions, and served on several commit-
tees for community fund raising events throughout the years.
Being a Realtor means more than selling homes, it’s
about people, family and the strong feeling of community.
No sale or listing is too small or too large . There is a home
and location for everyone and we are here ready to assist you
with your hopes and desires when the time is right for you.
We look forward to hearing from you so we can be of assistance.
1875 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
541-997-6000
Cell: 541-999-0239
cvoogd@bhhsnw.com
Recipient of the
Life Time Achievement
Award by the Oregon
Association of Realtors.
1875 Hwy 101, Florence, OR
541-997-6000
Cell: 541-991-7787
dphelps@bhhsnw.com
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Alva Bracey
Natalie Nagrone
As an experienced regional sales leader with
a track record of success within the Enterprise
space, I have my dream job helping people buy
and sell real estate. I’ll always be grateful to my
wonderful wireless and information technology
family who have helped put me in this fantastic
position.
From my past work travel, I now have spe-
cialized knowledge of our beautiful Oregon
Coast, Willamette Valley, and Portland Metro
residential and commercial properties.
I have a passion for wireless, cyber secu-
rity, backup technology, real estate dream
homes, investment property, and commercial
real estate.
If we don’t already know each other, let’s connect!
Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate
100 Hwy 101, Florence, Or. 97439
541-997-7777 • cell: 541-505-1180
email: alva@cbcoast.com
Natalie has lived in Florence
since 1999 and decided last year to
start selling Real Estate. She works for
Key Realty - Florence. She’s had a very
(exciting - successful - productive) fi rst
year selling both Residential & Commercial
Properties. She is very excited and eager to
work with both Buyers or Sellers. Natalie
enjoys spending time with her family
camping, boating, fi shing, road trips, going
to NASCAR races and ATV riding. She
also loves people and making them feel right at home. Let Natalie
be the KEY to your Real Estate needs.
Steve Earnshaw
Steve has been honored twice as
Realtor of the Year in 2012 and 2016.
He currently serves as President of
the Central Oregon Coast Board of
Realtors and State Director of the
Oregon Association of Realtors. He
holds the professional designations
of Accredited Buyer Representative,
Certified Residental Specialist,
Graduate-Realtor Institute, and
Seniors Real Estate Specialist.
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1625 12th Street
Realty 541-991-0531
Amy Johnson
Amy was raised in Florence and is
happy to serve the community with
their real estate needs. Buying or sell-
ing she strives to make the process
enjoyable and stress free. Since 2013,
Amy has been in partnership with
her mother-in-law, Desiree D. Clifton,
Principal Broker at TR Hunter. Amy is a
COCBR Director. The two work under
the team name, the J Group.
Call, email or stop by today to see
what their team can do for you.
Offi ce #541-997-4842
natalienagrone@gmail.com
Desiree D. Clifton
A Florence native, and Principal
Broker at TR Hunter Real Estate. Desiree
enjoys serving the community with their
real estate needs. Desiree can be found
participating in many community projects
and events in addition to working at TR
Hunter with her partner and daughter-in-
law, Amy Johnson. The two work under
the team name, the J Group. Call, email
or stop by today and see what their team
can do for you.
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
TR HUNTER REAL ESTATE
Amy Johnson, Broker, CSA
Desiree D. Clifton, Principal Broker
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-999-7875 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • amy@trhunter.com
1749 Hwy 101, Florence, OR.
Cell: 541-999-5223 • Main: 541-997-1200
Fax: 541-997-8625 • desiree@trhunter.com
STEVE EARNSHAW
ABR,CRS, GRI, SRES
Principal Broker
Florence, OR 97439
Cell: 541-999-8410
N ATALIE N AGRONE , Broker
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www.steveearnshaw.com
steve@steveearnshaw.com
LANE COUNTY
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Jim Hoberg
Jim Hoberg is a Florence native, and
has been working in Real Estate since
1989. He has served as a Principal Broker
for 28 years, and is the “founding father”
of West Coast Real Estate Services, Inc.
He has obtained several designations
that require continuing education, which
keeps him on the cutting edge of the
industry and he is constantly looking for
ways to expand his areas of expertise.
Jim enjoys helping people fi nd solutions to their real estate
needs and discovering why Florence is such a great place to
live.
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Jim Hoberg, Broker/Owner
1870 Hwy 126, Suite A
Florence OR 97439
Phone # 541-997-SOLD (7653)
E-Mail: Jim@JimHoberg.com