Description:
Neighborhood Association Meeting
Agenda:
We discussed the following at our November meeting:
Traffic calming: Andy summarized the traffic calming alternatives that the neighborhood has discussed previously with Mark Lear and Will Stevens since many neighbors voiced strong opposition to speed bumps on SW Lesser Rd and/or 60th Ave. These alternatives included closing the college entrance, having temporary reader boards, and having photo radar and more traffic enforcement.
Speed bumps are still a possibility for Capitol Hwy. The city has already approved this, although petitions would have to be signed by 2/3 of all affected neighbors and money would have to be raised. The neighbors discussed the possibility of installing a stop sign at 53rd Ave. and Capitol Hwy.
Development in our Neighborhood: The assisted living facility at the corner of SW Capitol Hwy and Lesser Rd is progressing. The structure is much larger and closer to Lesser Rd. than neighbors expected. The neighbors are concerned that there will be insufficient parking at the facility when it opens. The townhouses planned for Capitol Hwy (toward the Barbur Blvd. side of the curve) will begin construction soon also.
Police Radio Reception in Our Neighborhood: They have found a solution to this problem and its solution is imminent. Look for an update at our January 2006 meeting.
Parks Update: April Fong described the work being done at Sylvania Natural Area Park (SNAP), the new park at SW 53rd Avenue and Capitol Hwy. The work includes invasive species removal, naturescaping the front entrance, planning and implementing native plant revegetation of the front quarter of the park, etc., as well as creation of an educational sign about their work.
PPR restoration ecologist Mark Wilson strongly advocates replacement of the large horse chestnut tree at the front of the park with a 10-15-ft Western red cedar tree. Leaving this tree compromises the success of this project. Contact Mark Wilson,
mwilson@ci.portland.or.us, if you have any concerns. Contact April Fong,
afong@pcc.edu, if you would like to be involved with the SNAP project.