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MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger; Commissioner
Tammy Baney was out of the office. Also present were Tom Anderson, County
Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; John Laherty and
Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; and,for a portion of the meeting, Jane Smilie
and Melissa Rizzo, Health Services; Wayne Lowry, Finance; Nick Lelack, Will
Groves, and Cynthia Smidt, Community Development, and Ted Shorack of the
Bulletin.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Grant-funded FTE to Handle Caseload Methodology for DD
Services.
Jane Smilie said the State has changed its caseload methodology, and this
requires an additional FTE through a $121,000 grant. Melissa Rizzo said that
the grant is retroactive to July 2013. This reflects true workload issues. The
State may require more work be done in the future, and this will require
additional grant funding. They will also be able to match the grant amount with
federal funding.
The Commissioners are supportive of this additional FTE. It will come to them
for formal approval through a Resolution.
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2. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-020, Allowing a Cell Tower as a
Conditional Use in the Sunriver Community General Zone.
Cynthia Smidt said she is communicating with Commissioner Baney on this
issue. Ms. Smidt gave an overview of the item. If this is approved, the
applicant still has to come in for a conditional use permit. Many of the zoning
areas in Sunriver are to provide services to support residents. Tier 1 has a
height limitation; Tier 3 allows a structure to be taller. Nothing in Sunriver falls
into Tier 2, due to it being be limited to specific zones that do not exist in
Sunriver. Height will be considered when the conditional use permit is
reviewed. All Sunriver community general zoned properties are owned by the
Homeowners' Association. They solicited input. There are some Tier 1
attached to buildings, and the utility district allows cell towers. There was one
letter of opposition from someone who lives close to the mall.
There will be a public hearing before the Board. Cell cover in that area seems
to be limited, with some dead spots. AT&T got approval in the past but never
constructed; this would be Verizon. They have to demonstrate that they tried to
co-locate.
Commissioner Unger said people rely more and more on cell service, and this
should be carefully considered. Ms. Smidt said that they might request
adoption by emergency.
3. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-016, Reducing Destination Resort
Overnight Lodging Unit Availability Requirements.
Will Groves provided an overview of the Ordinance. (A copy of his staff report
is attached for reference.) The Planning Commission recommended
consolidating some text and offering a better explanation of overnight lodging
requirements.
Individually owned overnight units come into play, and by plat designation,
deed restriction or agreement, these units count towards the total requirement.
The plat designation was presenting a problem since they may be hard to
market. They may want to release them as individual residences. If they meet
the requirements and it is no longer needed, a plat change is very difficult. One
goal was to make the units enforceable to meet the lodging requirements,
visible to any future buyer, and in the CCR's, and it is highly enforceable, but
the designation is buried in the paperwork and notes on the plat.
Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Wednesday, September 10, 2014.
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Discussions have occurred and the conditions of approval would strike the plat
designation, but a declaration would be recorded instead, per title, which can be
picked up on a simple title search. The County could release this at a point
when appropriate without dealing with a replat situation. The Planning
Commission was satisfied with this solution. They will have to rewrite Code
and then make adjustments.
Commissioner Unger asked if this makes it more difficult to obtain financing
through lenders. Mr. Groves said that they have certain requirements and it
may require a different kind of financing. The applicant can answer the
question.
They want 38 weeks of lodging use rather than 45. Eastern Oregon had a 2.5
ratio requirement from the state. State law has changed in this regard. This
change will allow owners to use more time themselves. They can be available
more than 38 weeks and some will be solely for lodging use. They have to be
available, but this does not mean they will always be fully occupied.
Title 18 and Title 19 need to match and not have significant differences. Title
19 needs to catch up with the other.
Commissioner Unger asked if this creates a problem with properties that might
affect the Bend UGB at some point. Mr. Groves said they were notified but no
written input was received at this point. As of this date, no opposition has been
offered.
The Board agreed this should move forward.
4. Other Items.
Commissioner Unger spoke about the recent AOC meetings; he was involved in
water resources. Commissioner Unger dialed in to the communications meeting
and they talked about frequency issues throughout the State.
Commissioner Unger has transportation meetings tomorrow and Friday,
including Freight Advisory, and he hopes to see some of the various groups
work closer together. Also, he has a Deschutes River Conservancy meeting
tomorrow. He will go to Salem on Monday, and can call into the work session.
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Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
DATED this ( Day of r- -4-- 2014 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
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Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
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Alan Unger, Commissioner
Recording Secretary
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
1. Discussion of Grant-funded FTE to Handle Caseload Methodology for DD
Services —Jane Smilie
2. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-020, Allowing a Cell Tower as a
Conditional Use in the Sunriver Community General Zone — Cynthia Smidt
3. Discussion of Ordinance No. 2014-016, Reducing Destination Resort Overnight
Lodging Unit Availability Requirements— Will Groves
4. Other Items
PLEASE NOTE:At any time during this meeting,an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS 192.660(2)(e),real
property negotiations;ORS 192.660(2)(h),litigation;ORS 192.660(2)(d),labor negotiations;or ORS 192.660(2)(b),personnel issues;or other
issues under ORS 192.660(2),executive session.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Deschutes Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Cynthia Smidt, Associate Planner CO
DATE: September 2, 2014
RE: TA-14-5, Wireless Telecommunications Facility in the Sunriver Community
General District, Text Amendment Work Session
SUMMARY
The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners (Board) will hold a work session on September
10, 2014 and a public hearing on September 24, 2014. The Board will consider text
amendment (TA)-14-5, proposed by Busch Law Firm, PLLC, for AT&T, to modify Deschutes
County Code (DCC), Title 18, Section 18.108.120, Sunriver Community General (SUCG)
District. The text amendment would add a new subsection listing "wireless telecommunications
facility" as a use permitted conditionally.
The Sunriver Urban Unincorporated Community Zone (UUC) has four Community zoning
districts, including the SUCG, which provide public service and support to the Sunriver Resort,
as called out in Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan,' These uses include schools, police
and fire stations, nature center, recreation facilities, and public works facilities. The applicant
indicates that wireless telecommunications facilities exhibit similar characteristics to those uses
already permitted in the zone.
The Deschutes County Planning Commission at a public hearing on July 24, 2014 reviewed the
proposal. The Planning Commission recommended appoval as proposed by staff, and accepted
by the applicant.
PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT
The proposed text amendment to DCC 18.108.120, Community General— CG District, would
consist of adding a new subsection, subsection (B), for uses permitted conditionally. The SUCG
includes a list of uses permitted outright but does not include any uses permitted conditionally.
' The Sunriver UUC has four Community zoning districts,which include Community General,Community Recreation,
Community Neighborhood,and Community Limited(SUCL).
Quality Services Performed with Pride
The amendment is contained in the submitted application materials (attached). The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the amendment as proposed by staff, which includes
using the listing for wireless telecommunications facilities that is consistent throughout the
zoning ordinance and the Sunriver UUC, as shown below. The applicant agreed with the staff
recommendation.
B. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses may be permitted subject to DCC 18.128
and a conditional use permit:
1. Wireless telecommunications facilities, except those facilities meeting the requirements
of DCC 18.116.250(A).
DISCUSSION
The Sunriver Resort includes a mixture of residential, commercial, industrial, and community
related uses within its boundaries. The SUCG is one (1) of 18 zoning districts included in the
Sunriver UUC, and one of four Community Districts in the UUC. Sunriver Community zoning
districts are primarily for public service uses that support all aspects of the Sunriver Resort, as
noted in the Comprehensive Plan. Applicant states that adding wireless telecommunications
facilities to the SUCG will continue to provide, if not enhance, the variety of support services
allowed in that zone. Among the 18 zoning districts, only two allow wireless
telecommunications facilities, Sunriver Utility (SUU) District and Sunriver Forest (SUF) District.
The SUU-zoned properties are developed with sewage and water facilities. The SUF-zoned
property provides Sunriver Resort with a sewage effluent storage and disposal area.
The DCC provides for three tiers of wireless telecommunications facilities (DCC Section
18.116.250). Tier 1 facilities are permitted outright in most county zones. Tier 2 facilities are
permitted with site plan review in specific zones but not the Sunriver UUC zone. Tier 3 facilities
are all other facilities that do not qualify as Tier 1 or Tier 2 and are subject to the applicable
criteria set forth in DCC Chapter 18.128, Conditional Use. The applicant is requesting Tier 3
facilities be allowed in the SUCG with a conditional use permit.
REVIEW CRITERIA
The proposed amendment revises DCC, Title 18, to allow wireless telecommunications facilities
as a use permitted conditionally in the SUCG District. Deschutes County lacks specific criteria
in DCC Titles 18, 22, or 23 for reviewing a legislative zoning text amendment. Therefore, the
County must determine that the proposed Title 18 text amendment is consistent with state
statute, the Statewide Planning Goals, and the County's Comprehensive Plan. The parameters
for evaluating this text amendment are based on whether there are adequate factual findings
that demonstrate this consistency.
The proposed amendment satisfies the applicable statewide planning goals and state law. In
addition, staff determined the proposed amendment is also consistent with the County's
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan includes three policies accommodating public
services and support uses in the Sunriver Community Districts. Uses permitted in the
Community Districts reflect these policies and include police stations, fire stations, public works
facility, library, community centers, recreational uses, and churches. Amending the SUCG to
allow wireless telecommunications facilities would coincide with the theme of providing support
services to the community.
File No.:TA-14-5 Page 2 of 3
NOTICE
Notice of the proposed text amendment was sent to several agencies and to all property owners
within 250 feet of parcels zoned SUCG. One written comment was received (attached)
expressing concern of the proposed amendment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board;
1_ Review and discuss the applicant proposed text amendment.
2. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2014.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Applicant's Text Amendment Application
2. Melissa Black letter dated July 6, 2014
File No.:TA-14-5 Page 3 of 3
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PLAN/ZONE/TEXT AMENDMENT
ZONE MAP AMENDMENT:_ PLAN MAP AMENDMENT: TEXT AMENDMENT: X
FEE: FEE: FEE:$5,000
Applicant's Name(print): Busch Law Firm, PLLC for AT&T Phone:(360) 567-5574
Mailing Address: 93 S,.Jackson St.#75604 ,City/State/Zip: Seattle,WA 98104-2818
Property Owner's Name(if different): N/A Phone:( )
Mailing Address: City/State/Zip:
Property Description: Township N/A Range N/A Section N/A Tax Lot N/A
Lot of Record?(state reason): Proposed zoning code change is county wide.
Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
Current Plan Designation: Proposed Designation:
Applicable State Goals: Exception Proposed? Yes No
Size of Affected Area: Acres
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION:
1. Complete this application form including the appropriate signatures. If color exhibits are submitted,black and white
copies with captions or shading delineating the color areas shall also be provided.
2. Include a detailed statement describing the proposal and how it meets all requirements of the appropriate State
rules and statutes, and County codes and Comprehensive Plan policies. Text amendment applications must
include the proposed language and the basis for the change.
3. tf multiple properties are involved in this application, then identify each property on a separate page and follow
with the property owners'signatures. 4X- We i tct4 Se(-eo-a I )134, c.4.7� es
4. Submit the correct application fee. wi k..evih
5. Submit a copy of the current deed(s)for the property(ies),
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A PRE,/1/PLICAT •N A�•INT E■ IS REQUIRED FOR ALL AMENDMENTS
Applicants Signature: , ,,1/i /_ , i g s_ /au) 1 Date: 5PC/24/1/
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Property Owner's Signature(if different)": Date:
Agent's Name(if applicable):Meridee Pabst, Busch Law Firm,PUG Phone:(425 )628-2660
Mailing Address: 93 S.Jackson St.#75604 _City/State/Zip:Seattle,WA 98104-2818
'if this application is not signed by the property owner,a letter authorizing signature by a..licant must be attached. By
signing this application, the applicant understands and agrees that Deschutes County ' y ii-eposit for hearings
officers' fees prior to the application being deemed complete; and if the application is ea - earings officer, the
applicant will be responsible for the actual costs of the hearings officer. Q ZO
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BUSCHLAW FIRMPLLC
May 15,2014
Nick Lelack,Community Development Director -
Community Development Department
Deschutes County,Oregon
117 NW Lafayette Avenue–P.O. Box 6005
Bend,OR 97708-6005
RE: Development Code Text Amendment
DCC Chapter 18.108—Sunriver Community General Zone
Dear Mr.Lelack,
On behalf of AT&T,we ask that Deschutes County amend its zoning code governing the
Sunriver community to allow for wireless telecommunications facilities as a conditional
use in Sunriver's Community General(CG)zone. This amendment furthers the Sunriver
policies of the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and Oregon's Statewide Planning
Goals. The Sunriver Owners Association is supportive of the proposed amendment.
Together with the County's Text Amendment application and this letter,we have
submitted the proposed text amendment and the County's fee of$5,000. We did not
include the County's other general submittal requirements(identification of specific
properties,property owners'signatures,deeds,etc.)because they are not applicable to
this proposal.
Wireless Communications Facilities as a Conditional Use
The proposed text amendment would apply to the CG zone in Sunriver,which is
governed by DCC 18.108.120. The amendment would allow wireless
telecommunications facilities(WCFs)in the Sunriver CG zone subject to a conditional
use permit. Currently,the CG zone does not provide for any conditionally permitted
uses. The proposed text amendment reads as follows:
18.108.120 Community General-CG
New Subsection B:)
B. Conditional Uses Permitted. The following conditional uses may be
permitted subject to DCC 128 and a conditional use permit:
1. Wireless telecommunication facilities.
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This text amendment is also enclosed as a separate document.
Review Criteria
Deschutes County does not have specific criteria for reviewing this legislative zoning text
amendment, But,the County may evaluate the proposal based on its consistency with
the Sunriver Policies of the County's Comprehensive Plan and Oregon's Statewide
Planning Goals.
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan:Sunriver Policies
Sunriver is an Urban Unincorporated Community under the County Comprehensive
Plan. It is primarily a residential and resort community,and it has its own public services
that support these uses. The Community Districts designated within Sunriver are
primarily developed with public service uses that support all facets of the community,
Development includes the fire station,a community center,and public works facilities.
Community Districts,including the CG zone,are primarily owned and administered by
the Sunriver Owners Association.
The proposed text amendment is in accord with the three polices specific to Community
Districts in Sunriver under the County's Comprehensive Plan:Policies 4.4.19, .20,and
.21.
Policy 4.4.19: Areas designated community on the comprehensive plan
map shall be designated community general, community recreation,
community limited or community neighborhood district on the zoning
map to reflect a development pattern which is consistent community
uses and activities.
Under the Deschutes County Code,the uses permitted outright in the CG zone include
indoor and outdoor recreation,schools,utility substations,emergency services,
community centers and churches,and residential. The addition of WCF's in the CO
zone,as a conditional use,would allow for the improvement of wireless voice and data
service where people live and gather.
Policy 4.4.20: Lands designated community shall be developed with uses
which support all facets of community needs,be they those of year-
round residents or part-time residents and tourists.
The population of Sunriver fluctuates significantly,depending on the season. The
permanent population is estimated to be approximately 900 persons. But,according to
and estimate by the Sunriver Owner's Association,the peak population in the
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community is around 10,000.1 The addition of WCF's in the community would support
the wireless service needs of year-round and part-time residents and tourists in
Sunriver.
Policy 4.4.21: Development shall take into consideration the unique
physical features of the community and be sensitive to the residential
development within which the community areas are interspersed.
The"conditional use permit"requirement written into the proposed text amendment
will allow the Planning Department to evaluate the appropriateness of each,individual
WCF as proposed and make determinations regarding location and design given the
particular characteristics of the immediate area.
Statewide Planning Goals
The proposed text amendment also fulfills the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and
state law.
Goal 1, Citizen Involvement, is to support citizen involvement in all phases of the
planning process. This goal is satisfied through the County's text amendment process
that includes a work session and public hearing with the County Planning Commission,
followed by a public hearing with the County Board of Commissioners. (See DCC
22.12.010.)
Goal 2,Land Use Planning,is to establish and adhere to land use planning processes and
policies that support decisions grounded in fact. This goal is satisfied through the
County's application process,which requires the applicant to submit this detailed
statement describing the proposed text amendment and explain how it is consistent
with applicable rules,statutes and policies.
Goals 4,Forest Lands,is to conserve forest lands and protect the state's forest economy.
The proposed text amendment provides for the addition of WCFs in the CG zone of
Sunriver. This will not impact abutting forest lands.
Goal 5,Natural Resources,is to protect natural resources,and conserve scenic and
historic areas and open spaces. This goal is met through existing County zoning policies
and regulations,including the conditional use permitting process for WCFs,which
requires that an applicant proposing a WCF show that the WCF is sited in the least
intrusive place feasible,and that it is designed to blend in with the surrounding
environment and minimize any impact on scenic views. (See DCC 18.128.)
1 Deschutes County Comprehensive Pion 2011,Section 4.4 Sunriver,p.16.
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Goal 6,Air, Water and Land Resources Quality, is to maintain and improve the quality of
the air,water and land resource of the state. This goal is met because WCFs are
unmanned and will not contribute any significant amount of emissions or water waste.
Goals 8 and 9,Recreation and Economic Development,are to satisfy the recreational
needs of citizens and provide economic activities vital to the prosperity of the citizens.
These goals are met by existing County polices and regulations,and will be furthered by
the proposed text amendment because it provides for the addition of WCFs in the CG
zone of Sunriver,where people rely on wireless voice and data service where they work
and play.
Goals 10 and 11,Housing and Public Facilities and Services,are to provide for the
housing needs of citizens and provide them with adequate public facilities and services.
These goals are met by existing County polices and regulations,and will be furthered by
the proposed text amendment because it provides for the addition of WCFs in the CG
zone of Sunriver,where people rely on wireless voice and data service where they live,
work and play.
Goals 12 and 13, Transportation and Energy Conservation,are to provide and encourage
a safe,convenient and economic transportation system,and to conserve energy. These
goals are met by existing County polices and regulations,and will be furthered by the
proposed text amendment because it provides for the addition of WCFs to support
wireless voice and data service,thus allowing for communications and commerce to
take place wirelessly. This minimizes the adverse environmental impacts of automobile
traffic by reducing the need for physical transportation,and it facilitates the flow of
goods and services.
Goal 14,Urbanization,is to provide for an efficient transition form rural to urban land
use and to provide for livable urban communities. People in urban communities
increasingly rely on wireless services as their primary phone and internet tool. The
proposed text amendment furthers Goal 14 because it provides for the addition of WCFs
within the Urban Unincorporated Community of Sunriver.
Conclusion
Over the past several months,we have been working with the Deschutes County
Planning Department and the Sunriver Owners Association to ensure that the proposed
text amendment provides for the improvement of wireless services in Sunriver and fits
with the citizens'vision for their community. As written,the proposed text amendment
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achieves these objectives,comporting with the land use planning goals and policies of
the State,the County,and Sunriver. We respectfully ask for your support of our
proposal.
Thank you for you consideration. We look forward to working with you through the
code amendment process.
Sincerely,
LIP64.1'
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Meridee E.Pabst
Enclosures: Proposed text amendment
Application form and fee
cc: Jan Bans,AT&T External Affairs
George Granger,AT&T External Affairs
Kyla Powell,AT&T Legal
Geri Roper,Area Manager,AT&T C&E West
Kevin Harrison, Principal Planner,Deschutes County
Ken Lyons,Jurisdictional Relations, Busch Law Firm
BUSCH L AW F I R M PLLC
Deschutes County Code Section 18.10&120
Proposed Text Amendment:
New Section Be
18.108.120. Community General-CG District
A. Uses Permitted Outright. The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
[Uses listed not subject to proposed tent amendment.]
B, Conditional Uses Permitted. The following conditional uses may be permitted subject to DCC 128 and
a conditional use permit:
1. Wireless telecommunication facilities.
BC.Height Regulations.No building or structure shall be hereafter erected,enlarged or structurally altered
to exceed 30 feet in height.
GD.Lot Requirements. The following lot requirements shall be observed:
[Lot requirements listed not subject to proposed text amendment.]
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OPPOSITION TO AMENDING SUCG ZONING TO ALLOW WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
July 6,2014
Re: File number TA-14-5
To Whom It May Concern:
I am the property owner of 24 Fremont Crossing(57178 Evergreen Loop)in Sunriver. I am opposed to AT&T's
request to amend the SUCG zoning code to allow wireless telecommunication facilities as a conditional use. My home
is within 250 feet of one of the properties that could ultimately be zoned for a cell phone tower.
I strongly object to cell phone towers being placed near my residence for the following reasons:
1. I am concerned about harmful radiation emitted from cell phone towers at such a close range to my
residence. I would never purchase a property that close to an existing cell phone tower for safety reasons,
and the thought of one being placed within 250 feet of my residence is quite disturbing.
2. I am concerned that my property value will decrease due to a cell phone tower being placed so close to my
property. My neighborhood(Fremont Crossing)is a newer area of Sunriver containing high-end luxury
condos. My opinion is that cell phone towers have no place that close to high-end r residential areas.
3. My property is in a rental program,often renting to families with small children. Concerns over health risks
to small children may result in a loss of rental income resulting from families choosing not to rent(or re-
rent)my home once they find out there is a cell phone tower within 250 feet of the place.
4. I believe industrial-looking cell phone towers are unsightly and will impact the aesthetic appeal of
Sunriver's natural beauty.
I understand the motivations of the Sunriver Owner's Association in supporting the proposed amendment,and I
understand this amendment is for conditional use only. However,I strongly urge rejection of any and all applications to
allow wireless telecommunication facilities anywhere near residential areas of Sunriver.
This can be accomplished by rejecting this current amendment request outright.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Melissa Black
PO Box 1891
Lake Oswego,OR 97035