Protect Bethany Lake Environment

10/26/2021

This helps put the usefulness of a gas station into perspective.

Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman warned Tuesday that high energy prices will likely set off social unrest around the world.

10/20/2021

At nabgas.com you can link to this printable flyer to post or share with neighbors here -
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dO1FsY0f7a5WF6f7L7tK3d6eELqXBtixb7KaHekHydI/edit

10/11/2021

TODAY - OCT 11 @ 7PM. This is a great way to learn what we can do to protect Bethany Lake from construction of a Chevron Station. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257986643

Join our CPO 7 Washington County meeting via zoom to learn more about the plans for a new gas station on the old Mad Greek Deli site.

Use this Zoom link to join this virtual event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257986643
Or call: 1-253-215-8782 | Meeting ID: 812 5798 6643

For full agenda, go to:
https://www.co.washington.or.us/CAO/CPO/CPO7/meetings.cfm

CPO 7 Meetings - page

02/13/2021

This map shows 30+ cases of conflict worldwide due to Chevron activities. Tell me again why we want to welcome Chevron into our community?

Chevron is well known around the world as a company that systematically applies the "Polluter does not Pay Principle". This scholar-activist collaborative mapping project shows stories of communities reclaiming justice.

10/01/2020

6 PM TODAY!!! CHEVRON 'S NEIGHBORHOOD ZOOM MEETING
Apparently, Chevron's new proposal may be even bigger than what we opposed first time around?!? Please show up and be heard.

https://zoom.us/j/93694057837
Meeting ID 936 9405 7837

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09/14/2020

MARK YOUR CALENDARS to attend a Neighborhood Review zoom meeting regarding the property on:
Thursday, October 1, 2020, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Join at: https://zoom.us/j/93694057837
or join by phone: +1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 936 9405 7837
* See link to pdf in comments for complete info*

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09/07/2020

In celebration of the withdrawn Chevron Market proposal, please share your favorite photos of the Bethany Lake area and wildlife. How many people have seen the banner near the lake? Post your photos :)

09/02/2020

UNBELIEVABLY GOOD NEWS!!
The owner of the property at the corner of NW 185th and West Union has WITHDRAWN the proposal to develop the property into a Chevron station and convenience store. November 19 hearing is canceled! A million thanks to everyone who organized, wrote, and spoke out. Stay tuned here and/or nextdoor.com as we wait to hear the next proposal for this location and how it will impact the lake and surrounding area.

09/02/2020

Submit your comments TOODAY by email as per previous post!
Join the virtual meeting on SNR's today at 1:30pm
* online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82289033399
* by phone: +1-346-248-7799; Webinar ID: 822 8903 3399
Meeting packet athttps://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/PlanningCommission/upload/PC-Meeting-Packet_090220_FINAL.pdf

09/01/2020

URGENT: letters needed by public hearing date – Sept 2, 1:30PM

Ordinance 869 proposes to create clear and objective standards for protection of Significant Natural Resources (SNRs) as a result of appeals filed by a group in Garden Home. If it passes, it will become permissible to present arguments about climate change, livability, wildlife , etc.

Please submit your letter of comment on or before September 2 supporting stronger SNR protections, particularly tree protections--both inside and outside of SNRs. You can bring up issues such as
* climate change
* importance of nature within neighborhoods
* value of trees to the environment, wildlife and people
examples of how development has impacted SNRs or trees

It’s better than nothing to submit a letter simply stating that Ordinance 869 does not do enough to protect our remaining SNRs or trees.

Letters need to include full name and address of the person(s) submitting the letter and the Ordinance #. Letters can be submitted to [email protected]

Read Ordinance 869 Purpose and Summary -https://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/upload/869_wNotice_072420_web.pdf

A copy of the staff report--which is much more readable than the ordinance--begins on page 28 of the agenda packet for the August 19 Planning Commission meeting. https://www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/Divisions/LongRangePlanning/2020-ordinances.cfm

The rules that are being created when this ordinance is adopted are the types of rules (or lack of) that regulate what an applicant, such as a Chevron Gas Station, must comply with to gain approval for an application. Any changes adopted with this ordinance or any future ordinances will NOT have bearing on the existing gas station application, but likely would have impacts on any new applications filed.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Land Use Ordinances adopted in 2020

08/29/2020

Thank you, Maskako J, for sharing this photo and caption:
"If Gas Station shows up, we will not see the reflection of those trees on the water. This exactly the place that the Gas Station will show up."