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The INDEPENDENT, October 6, 2005 Page 13 NAAVE updates members, sets up a fundraiser for November 4-5 Neighbors Against Apple Valley Expansion (NAAVE) met September 20 at the Banks Public Library to update mem- bers on the status of a propos- al to expand uses at the Apple Valley Airstrip in Buxton. Co-chair Miki Barnes sum- marized owner Mike Apple- bee’s proposal to Washington County, which includes estab- lishing commercial services in- cluding flight training, sale of aeronautic equipment and sup- plies, aircraft service and main- tenance, and scenic tours. One of the county’s require- ments for Applebee was to ad- dress concerns brought by citi- zens at the public hearing held last summer. The concerns in- cluded land use conflicts, noise, choice of flight paths and safety. Barnes reported these issues were addressed as fol- Banks Fire District #13 Abbreviations: EMS, Emer- gency Medical Service; MVA, Motor Vehicle Accident AUGUST 2005 Aug 2 – EMS assist (3) – sick (2), trauma Aug 3 – EMS assist – seizures & MVA Hwy 47 @ Creps & mutual aid dist 2/MVA Aug 5 – EMS assist (3) – trauma, bee sting, bleeding Aug 6 – EMS assist – mental Aug 7 – EMS assist (2) – fall, assault & MVA Hwy 26 & illegal burn Aug 8 – MVA Pongratz/Pihl Aug 9 – MVA Timber Rd. &smoke investigation Aug 10 – EMS assist (3) – sick, trauma, overdose Aug 13 – EMS Assist – trauma & MVA Hwy 26 & illegal burn & mutual aid F. Grove/MVA Aug 14 – Move-up coverage Aug 18 – EMS assist (2) – allergic reaction, medical alarm Aug 19 – MVA Hwy 26/Pihl Aug 21 – MVA Hwy 26/Jim Dandy & mutual aid F. Grove/ MVA Aug 22 – Unknown spill Aug 23 – EMS assist – breathing & MVA(3) Hwy 6, 26, 47 Aug 24 – EMS assist – trauma & odor investigation Aug 25 – MVA Hwy 26 @ MP 36 Aug 26 – EMS assist – fall Aug 28 – EMS assist – uncon- scious & smoke investi- gation Aug 29 – EMS assist – overdose& residential fire/Ridge Rd lows: • Land use – Asserts that proposed uses will not signifi- cantly interfere with existing land use in the area. No formal impact studies were included. • Noise – Pointed out that DEQ had cancelled its noise control program in 1991 due to lack of funding and cited sever- al instances of animals not be- ing bothered by airport noise. • Flight paths – Proposed that usual route would be over highway 26 and landings would be east-west. Also pointed out that FAA encourages pilots to fly over rural property. • Safety – Applebee said he would take all necessary pre- cautions against terrorism, but that it was safe to assume that larger areas were more likely targets. Washington County ruled that the proposal was incom- plete and allowed Applebee 180 days to complete it. If the deadline is missed, the applica- tion process would have to start anew. Regarding the county’s deci- sion to deem the proposal in- complete, NAAVE member Claire Turner said there were several relatively small things Applebee needed to do for completion. These included a more detailed site plan, a de- tailed description of additional structures needed to provide proposed services, and estab- lishing what level of activity was at the airport in1996. Larger requirements include complete impact studies that address how each of his pro- posed uses would affect sur- rounding land use, especially farming and forestry. Perhaps the most difficult ar- eas Applebee’s proposal must address are the location of the property in a 100 year flood plain, and its designation as a significant natural resource for water and wildlife (Washington County law sections 421 and 422). These considerations are why former owner Rod Ander- sen’s first proposal for a private airport was denied and why he was limited to a grass airstrip and banned from refueling or changing any engine fluids. Limitations in a 100 year flood plain include no storage of fuels or toxic chemicals and buildings must meet special specifications. Any paving or removal of wetland has to be matched by the creation of an equal amount of wetland. A bio- logical assessment may also order to keep Sullivan, which Barnes says is vital, the group is proposing more fund raising. Continuing fund raisers include selling yard signs for $15 each, or three for $40. The hat is also passed at every meeting. The next large fundraiser will be a community sale, Novem- ber 4-5, at Schlegel Hall in Sun- set Park in Banks. On “First Dibs Friday,” Nov. 4 from 5-8:00 p.m., a $5 entrance fee will al- low an advance look at the items available and the chance to purchase them for twice the marked price. The main part of the sale will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. To donate items, contact Michele or Claire at info@ naave.org. Washington County Clean and Green Project date set Intel and SOLV are recruit- ing volunteers for the ninth an- nual INTEL-SOLV Washington County Clean and Green Pro- ject scheduled on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Approximately 1,500 volunteers are needed to help complete the 50 projects nomi- nated for wetlands enhance- ment, invasive plant removal, native planting, trail improve- ment and litter pick-up activi- ties. A complete list of sites can be viewed on SOLV’s web site, <www.solv.org>. Advance reg- istration is required, and some age restrictions apply. Volun- teers can register through the SOLV website or by calling S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR & H YDRAULIC H OSES 2-4-6 S PIRAL W IRE F LANGE H EAD • S UCTION H OSES A DAPTORS - 3/16” TO 2” B ULK O IL P RODUCTS Oak Village Laundromat 276 S UNSET , B ANKS 503-324-9808 4 Jumbo Washers Air-conditioned Easy Access with Ample Parking SUNSET LAUNDRY located next to Jim’s Market at the junction of Hwy 47 & Hwy 6 Main Street, Banks be required, identifying every species on the property and de- termining the impact of the air- port on each. Currently, the county is hold- ing Applebee to the terms agreed upon with Andersen, which allowed private use for fixed wing aircraft, with up to 360 arrivals and departures per year. This means that, at this time, all commercial activity is illegal, as is any helicopter ac- tivity. NAAVE is encouraging its members to file a complaint with the county if they notice il- legal activity. NAAVE’s voice is being heard by the county, Barnes said, in no small part because the group is represented by land use lawyer Ed Sullivan. In 503-844-9571. The INTEL-SOLV Washing- ton County Clean and Green Project, a one-day volunteer ef- fort, is the result of a broad coalition of community organi- zations and government agen- cies supported by business sponsors. Individual citizens, families and teams represent- ing the private and public sec- tor will be coming together to make a positive difference in their communities. Hundreds of Intel employees, their families, and friends are expected to make up a significant portion of all volunteers. “Volunteers are still needed at our Beaverton Creek proj- ects to remove invasive plants and clean up areas near water- ways, at Dairy Dell Creek in Tigard to plant native trees, and at several Hillsboro Schools where volunteers will make landscape improvements. Many of our projects are great for kids,” said Nancy Spieler, SOLV Program Coordinator. SOLV Executive Director See page 15 LAST CHANCE TO STOCK UP DURING OUR FALL CASE GOODS SALE! Hurry to save on great deals Sale Ends Tuesday October 11th. Wash…$1.00 Dry…25¢ 180 S. Main St. Banks, Oregon 660 So. Main, Banks • 503-324-2171