Selected articles from the Concordia News are published on the website, but the entire paper is available for download as well. Here’s the Concordia News – June 2008 Edition – hot off the presses (pdf ~2MB).
Hearing Officer Recommends Retaining Colwood Open Space Zoning
City of Portland Hearings Officer Gregory Frank has considered the evidence related to the request to change the zoning of Colwood Golf Course from Open Space to Industrial.
To summarize the Hearings Officer recommendation:
“… the Colwood site open space is unique, is a practically irreplaceable asset, and therefore this application should not be approved.”
“…the Hearing Officer recommends that the application for a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Open Space to Industrial Sanctuary be denied, the Hearing Officer also recommends that the Zoning Map Amendment from OS to IG2 also be denied.”
You can download the full recommendation report.
What’s Next?
The Hearings Officer’s recommendation will be transmitted to the City Council for review. The City Council will hold a public hearing prior to making a final recommendation.
Until the Council acts, the request to allow industrial use of this open space is still alive.
We will post here when a Council hearing on this issue has been scheduled so you can send your comments and testimony to the Mayor and Commissioners and ask them to support the Hearings Officer’s recommendation.
A meeting to plan next steps is still scheduled for May 21, 8 pm in the Community Room of the Kennedy School (5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211).
Faubion Garden Story Club – Thursdays this summer
Join the Faubion School Garden for a unique event.
Children will be engaged with stories, crafts and games, while parents help maintain the newly improved Faubion Garden. Meet in the Faubion Garden Amphitheatre (on the west side of the school).
Open to all neighborhood families. Parents, bring gardening gloves & some weeding tools.
Drop in for any or all days: Thursdays at 11:00 am, June 26, July 10 & 24 and August 7 & 21
Alberta Art Hop, Saturday May 17
From Art on Alberta…
“This year, the 9th Annual Alberta Art Hop will take place on Saturday, May 17th. This creative/cultural arts festival is put on by the street’s local business owners and artists, coordinated by Art on Alberta. Together we create community through the power of the arts.
Each year a theme guides the project. This year’s theme is “Synergy” Artists and residents will demonstrate, using various original art forms from visual arts to fashion, what the Alberta arts district means as a community. The festival theme will throw a spotlight on what’s new and special, what lights up our eyes and our imaginations.
Every year, Art Hop chooses one artist to feature for its annual celebration, strategically placing their artwork at various locations on Alberta Street. For the 2008 Art Hop, we are conveying the idea of “synergy” by choosing three artists to represent the cultural diversity of Alberta Street. This year’s artists are Adrienne Cruz, Analee Fuentes, and Tripper Dungan. “
Colwood Rezoning Action Meeting – May 21
A recommendation related to the proposed rezoning of Colwood is expected from the hearing officer on May 15. The recommendation will then go to the city council for review.
There will be a community action meeting to discuss the hearing officer’s findings and plan the community response.
Here are the meeting details:
Colwood Rezoning Community Action Meeting
Wednesday, May 21 – 8 pm
Community Room of the Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211
Concordia News – May 2008 Edition
Selected articles from the Concordia News are published on the website, but the entire paper is available for download as well. Here’s the Concordia News – May 2008 Edition – hot off the presses (pdf ~7MB).
Candidate Forum Postscript: Responses to Neighborhood Issues
The Concordia and Woodlawn Neighborhood Associations, along with McMenamins Kennedy School presented a City Commissioner Candidate Forum on Tuesday, April 1st. A number of questions were posed to the candidates by the neighborhood associations and the audience.
Following the forum, we provided all the candidates with the opportunity to provide written responses to some of our questions about land use, transportation, public safety, and the role of neighborhood associations. You may download and read the responses we received here:
Position 1
Jeff Bissonnette
John Branam
Amanda Fritz
Charles Lewis
Chris Smith
Mike Fahey (response has not been received)
Position 2
Jim Middaugh
Ed Garren
Fred Stewart
Harold Williams, Two
Nick Fish (response has not been received)
The primary election on May 20 will be the first opportunity for you to cast a vote in these political races.
Concordia Spring Wellness Fair, May 3
Come outside to welcome spring and wellness by joining your neighbors for a free Tai Chi class or massage in the street. This 2nd annual spring event sponsored by Concordia Neighborhood Association, Concordia Wellness Corner, and Fox Chase Businesses, will have a special focus on children and seniors’ health, and also provide fun activities and helpful information for the entire family.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
10 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Fox Chase Corners/ 30th & Killingsworth
Come Rain or Shine!
Free Event for the Public
Here is just a glimpse of who will be participating in this year’s event:
- Medical and naturopathic pediatricians
- La Leche League
- Pacific Audiology Clinic
- Walgreens Pharmacists
- Baby Boot Camp
- Concordia Chiropractic Massage Therapists
- Milagros – Face Painting
- Tai Chi and yoga instructors
………..and much more!
If you are interested in helping with this community event please contact Jason Lindekugel, DC by email at: concordiachiro@yahoo.com
Cell Towers in City Neighborhoods
The City of Portland is seeking input on where and how to locate cellular and wireless antennae in neighborhoods. To provide your feedback, you can complete their on-line survey:
http://www.portlandonline.com/cable/index.cfm?c=47051
You can also contact the David Soloos directly at (503) 823-5359. Mr. Soloos is the Program Manager in the Utility Franchising Program of the Office of Cable and Franchise Management.
Help Stop the Rezoning of Colwood Golf Course! Please Comment by April 14
As previously reported, there is a proposal to rezone Colwood Golf Course for industrial uses. The loss of this environmentally sensitive green space in favor of industrial uses will have quite an effect on Concordia and the local air and water sheds as well as noise abatement concerns.
The CNA passed a formal resolution in opposition to the rezoning in March and submitted written testimony.
CNA opposition is powerful, but we also need to participate as individuals to make our voices heard. You can take action by doing submitting your comments no later than April 14.
Send in or fax your testimony:
Mr. Greg Frank
Land Use Hearings Officer
1900 SW Fourth Ave.
Suite 3100
Portland, OR 97201
FAX 503-823-4347
Include this file number with your comments:
LU 05-138386 CP ZC PC # 04-065296
We also recommend sending a copy of your comments to the Mayor and City Commissioners.
You can find more information about the proposal on the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) website. You can also download a copy of the March 14 BDS staff report on the proposal here.