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RSNA – Formal Oppenlander Resolution
QUICK UPDATE – At the 8/20 RSNA Special Meeting, which we very fittingly held under the trees on Oppenlander Fields, we unanimously adopted a formal resolution with focused asks to address traffic at Rosemont and downstream, saving the mature tree grove, accessing SDCs to preserve green space, the cul-de-sac/stub street/flag lot private loop, Miles Ct. emergency gate, requested an OSL formal wetlands/drainage review, increased responsiveness of the City’s Planning Deaprment to our queries (at no charge), new development CC&Rs, and more.
Click here or scroll down to see the Resolution text, 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 differs significantly from the May pre-application meeting plat, also below.
Proposed Development Documents (not final!)
RSNA Formally Adopted
OPPENLANDER DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION
ROSEMONT SUMMIT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
A RESOLUTION FOR DESIRED FEATURES AT OPPENLANDER FIELD DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, The Rosemont Summit Neighborhood Association (“RSNA”) boundaries include 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, and
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:
1. That a new traffic study specifically reviewing the potential traffic implications from the proposed ingress and egress to The Development from Rosemont Road and Miles Court, as well as traffic in nearby intersections along Rosemont Road, and
2. That the existing grove of mature trees on The Development be preserved, and
3. That provisions for a green space be made, which could include a playground or other area for the public to enjoy, consistent with the West Linn 2019 Parks Master Plan, and funded by System Development Charges generated by construction of houses in The Development, and
4. 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, and
5. That a gated and locked emergency access from Miles Drive to The Development be established with no limitation on pedestrian and bicycle access, and
6. That the Developer submit a Wetlands Delineation Report to the Oregon Department of State Land which includes a review of stormwater control and documents all effects of the proposed construction on animal, plant, and water resources, and
7. That the Developer create Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CCRs”) that are included in the land deeds for each property, are consistent with CCRs of neighborhoods surrounding the Development and contain provisions related to noise from outdoor utility equipment and that address parking and visual elements, and
8. 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 the proposed Development.
I attest that this resolution was PASSED and ADOPTED at an RSNA meeting this 20th day of August, 2026 and takes effect upon passage.
___//ABBY FARBER//____________________________
Abby Farber, President RSNA
