Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Linn, OR public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development
Tandler Drive appeal delegation to hearings officer
The project requires rerouting Tannler Drive through the site to align with a signalized intersection at Blankenship Road, at an estimated cost of about $4-5 million. Neighbors fear losing the street they've used for 25 years, longer routes to I-205 and reduced park access; the applicant says the existing failing intersection leaves no alternative.
Planning Work Plan and Department Capacity
The council adopted its one-year planning work plan and discussed whether a senior housing/nursing home use should be allowed in the R-10 zone — more information is needed before deciding.
Designation of City-Owned Property on Cedar Oak Drive
The Council formally protected the city-owned Trillium Creek parcel from future sale or redevelopment, formalizing what volunteers and the Robinwood neighborhood have long stewarded.
Oppenlander middle-housing engagement and parks SDCs
Residents urged the city to preserve the Oppenlander property's trees and green space, with the Mayor floating system development charges as a possible acquisition funding source. A development application for the property is under review, limiting what the Council can discuss.
Oppenlander tree grove preservation and street connectivity
Residents urged the city to preserve the Oppenlander property's trees and green space, with the Mayor floating system development charges as a possible acquisition funding source. A development application for the property is under review, limiting what the Council can discuss.