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RSNA Special Meeting – Formal Oppenlander Resolution
QUICK UPDATE – At the 12/18 RSNA Special Meeting we discussed the Oppenlander development status and our frustrations with getting specific answers on traffic, saving the mature tree grove, the cul-de-sac/stub street/flag lot private loop, traffic at Rosemont, and more. We decided that we needed an updated Resolution with more action, perspective, and “teeth” than we were originally considering.
Click here or scroll down to see the Resolution text. We welcome and request your feedback by 4pm Thursday. Our bylaws do not allow voting by mail so we need a quorum in person and welcome you by Zoom as well.
See below for the 8/6 proposed lot plat with the stub street, private loop circle and Miles Ct. alignment that will likely make it more difficult to save the trees. It is quite different from the May pre-application meeting plat – also below.
RSNA Special Meeting – Oppenlander Development Resolution Vote
Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00 PM – Under the Tree Grove at Oppenlander
1275 Rosemont Rd – bring a lawn chair and perhaps a spare for neighbor
and VIRTUAL via Zoom – click here to join by Zoom
Initial Neighborhood Feedback
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION
for consideration and vote on 8/20
ROSEMONT SUMMIT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
A RESOLUTION FOR DESIRED FEATURES
AT OPPENLANDER FIELD DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, The Rosemont Summit Neighborhood Association (“RSNA”) boundaries included the property known as Oppenlander Fields, and
WHEREAS, RSNA wants the proposed development at Oppenlander (“The Development”) to provide good homes for new buyers and good neighbors for the existing residents nearby, and
WHEREAS, RSNA has met with the proposed developers of The Development, Venture Properties, and reviewed and discussed the plans,
WHEREAS, It is the practice of all parties such as the Developers, West Linn City Council and such departments as Planning, Parks, and others involved in implementing such developments to include feedback from residents and all have indicated the desire for feedback and communications prior to the submission of a formal development application so as to be able to optimize this development for the current and new neighbors
NOW, THEREFORE, THE RSNA makes the following requests:
- That a new traffic study specifically reviewing the potential traffic implications from the proposed entrance to The Development from Rosemont Road, and
- That the existing grove of mature trees on The Development be preserved, and
- That provisions for a green space be made, which could include a playground or other area for the public to enjoy, funded by System Development Charges generated by construction of houses in The Development, and
- That the Private Access Tract C as described (in the 8/3/2026 proposed plat) be eliminated and a cul-de-sac redesigned for the homes in that part of The Development
- That a gated and locked emergency access from Miles Drive to The Development be maintained (no limitation on pedestrian and bicycle access).
- That the Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conduct a wetlands review to document all effects of the proposed construction on animal, plant, and water resources.
- That the Planning Department staff be instructed to provide guidance at no charge to the RSNA and their designated representative(s) to identify and understand how to apply existing West Linn city code to this timely work.
This resolution was PASSED and ADOPTED at an RSNA meeting this _____ day of _________, 2026 and takes effect upon passage.
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Abby Farber, President RSNA
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William Ramirez, Secretary, RSNA
