06/07/2021
Act Now (again) to save walkability in Arbor Lodge neighborhood
REQUIRED COMMERCIAL SPACE IS NOW A PROPOSED AMENDMENT!
Thank you for your previous testimony about the Design Overlay Zoning Amendments (DOZA), City Council is now considering a requirement for ground floor active use in Arbor Lodge, but we are not done yet. Please once again take a couple minutes to support this NEWLY PROPOSED amendment and provide NEW testimony here: https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/mapapp/maps.html#mapTheme=dozaDeadline is Thursday June 10 at 4:00pm
If you’re looking for suggestions on what to say, here are two:
Option 1: Copy/paste into the online testimony app the following: “Please vote yes to include proposed amendment #7 for ground floor active use in Arbor Lodge!”
Option 2: Review the proposed amendments and background information from the last public hearing, and expand your comments to include your unique perspective for supporting ground floor active use in Arbor Lodge (amendment #7) and other aspects of DOZA.
Additional information:
Proposed amendment #7 would require at least 25% ground floor active use space for development of parcels on N Interstate zoned for Commercial Mixed Use between N Ainsworth and N Lombard.
Explanatory note: While our original ask was to apply the Centers Main Streets m-overlay where the Design d-overlay already exists, it is the 25% ground floor active use requirement of the m-overlay that we really wanted and now being proposed - this is good.
It is critical we see this change now before more spaces are lost. We will be adding 1000s of new residents in the next few years. Residential development just-off N Interstate in Arbor Lodge (e.g., N Greenwich, N Maryland, N Montana) is far outpacing housing development in surrounding neighborhoods with the m-overlay, and development on N Interstate in Arbor Lodge is happening without a requirement for ground floor active use (e.g., the ARLO apartments where the bowling alley used to be, the Zelkova apartments at N Dekum, and the Nite Hawk is for sale).
This change will preserve places to walk to and support increased housing intended for car-less community members (ref: apartments with no parking, decreased on-street parking)
On June 10 at 2pm is the City Council hearing for testimony before they vote to adopt the proposed amendments, a member of the ALNA Land Use committee will be providing virtual "in person" testimony to show our support for a yes vote.
See here for a map illustrating the need for ground floor active use in Arbor Lodge Neighborhood
E-mail the ALNA Land Use Committee at landuse@arborlodgeneighborhood.com
See this information and more by visiting our website: Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association
06/06/2021
Delitter Arbor Lodge | June 20 - Sign Up Today!
Join Delitter Arbor Lodge, SOLVE, and community members of the Arbor Lodge neighborhood for our monthly litter pick-up event! This event is open to volunteers of all ages - everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary. The family friendly event is a great way to keep the neighborhood looking clean but also a fun way to connect with your neighbors in the community!
Our June event will be focusing on the areas between N Willamette Boulevard to N Greeley Avenue & N Bryant Street to N Ainsworth Street.
When: Sunday, June 20th, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Registration Requested: Pre-registration is encouraged - please sign up here ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.
Meeting Location: Meet in the North Portland Pacific Medical Group Clinic parking lot near N Rosa Parks Way & N Greeley Ave. Map Link Here
What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and rubber palm work gloves are provided for all participants. Snacks & refreshments will also be provided.
What to Bring: Please come wearing a face covering, closed-toed shoes, and please dress for the weather.
Parking: Parking is available in the North Portland Pacific Medical Group Clinic parking lot and along nearby streets.
Bathrooms: There will be no public restrooms available during this event.
Accessibility: The check-in location will be in an area that is wheelchair accessible. The majority of the cleanup area is on city sidewalks that are wheelchair accessible.
Contact: Contact Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association at board@arborlodgeneighborhood.com with any questions for this event.
05/27/2021
Local Pfizer Vaccine Event tomorrow: 5/28/21 10am-5pm
Free Youth COVID Vaccination Event
Friday, May 28th 10:00am-5:00pm
Holy Redeemer School Gym127 N Rosa Parks Way
This event (cosponsored by Immunize Oregon, Legacy Health, and Holy REdeemer School) is open to the general public and for those who are eligible for their 1st or 2nd Pfizer Covid Vaccine, ages 12 and up.
There are many appointments still available. Also walk-ins are welcome. Not just for North Portland residents, any eligible persons who are interested in attending.
https://hipaa.jotform.com/ImmunizeOregon/HolyRedeemerPfizerVax
05/25/2021
ALNA Land Use Meeting May 27, 2021
Please join us every other odd month (May, July, September...) for a zoom meeting to learn about and discuss updates and news related to land use and development in Arbor Lodge Neighborhood. (Image above from the neighborhood contact map with our neighborhood boundary)
Thursday May 27, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
On the agenda:
Introduction and schedule for LU meetings (5 minutes)
News on the Nite Hawk property if there is any, and 1515 N Rosa Parks (5 minutes)
6307 N Montana Apartments - Neighborhood Contact meeting June 8 (5 minutes)
Design Overlay Zoning Amendment (DOZA) update - thank you for your testimony!(15 minutes)
2111 N Rosa Parks Apartments - we have answers to our questions (10 minutes)
Meeting about parking in July? Let's brainstorm (10 minutes)
Open forum - anything to share, questions or other concerns? (10 minutes)
E-mail the ALNA Land Use Committee at landuse@arborlodgeneighborhood.com
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89689126875?pwd=K3ZsQ01zSElrS0g5cmxtS2hRN2ZiUT09
Meeting ID: 896 8912 6875Passcode: 184727
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05/25/2021
Land Use Update: 6307 N Montana
6/8/2021 Update: We received a new architectural plan set and answers to our development questionnaire. Meeting is tonight at 6pm, details below.
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We received the following zoom meeting invite from the architect (below). Reference also the neighborhood contact webpage for this project for basic information.
We are proposing a new apartment building at6307 N Montana Ave at corner of Holman StThe proposed Project is a new 3-story, 19 unit building with a mixture of studio and one-bedroom apartments.The site includes infiltration for stormwater and landscaping..Interior secured parking will be provided for bicycles.The exterior finishes will be a combination of composite siding and composite panels, with colors to be determined. Community Design Standards of section 120 will be met.A ground floor plan and color rendering are attached.This information has also been posted on the BDS Community Information website.In accordance with the City of Portland Neighborhood Contact process...We are hosting a virtual Public Meeting on Tuesday June 8th at 6:00 pm
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82176343444?pwd=TGtKV2NHRVlRclVSTHNSVkdnQ3N5QT09
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Additional information from the Land Use Committee
Neighborhood contact meetings are required to occur at least 35 days before applying for a building permit, however, the permit application for this project was accepted by the City in February 2020. Explanation from the architect:
"Yes, we did submit this originally in 2020 and we did do the neighborhood contacts (under the 'old' system by certified mail) prior to submittal at that time. Since then the project has been revised. Although the height and number of units has remained the same, the overall building gross area in the recent checksheet revision change to be just over 10,000 sq ft instead of just under that threshold in the original submission, thus triggering the neighborhood contact and public meeting requirement."