I would like to request that the high rise buildings be moved back away from the water. I was under the impression that the city planning document required all high rises to be built a block back from the high rises in order to not block the view from other buildings. How come this isn’t being enforced in this building, at the harm of existing residents?
Also, this will increase traffic at the south waterfront, and I don’t see a clear plan in terms of road access, other than forcing all traffic from Hood to Curry St, which will back up the Curry/Moody intersection even more than it already gets. This doesn’t seem like a good idea, when instead the Bancroft St entrance should likely be expanded to support additional traffic.
Thanks,
Scott
From: Monroe, Staci <Staci.Monroe@portlandoregon.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:25 PM
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Subject: RE: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
Scott – I hope you have found these email updates helpful in this process as I have been diligent in sharing information on this complicated case. These emails, however, were not intended for Morgan and I to be included in these community conversations.
The concerns mentioned in this email string have been brought up previously in written and oral testimony to the Design Commission. Our position as project planners is not to continue to debate these issues, but to bring your concerns to the Design Commission, who are the decision makers. You have until 6/29 at 9 AM to submit any additional evidence (i.e. testimony) into the record. To do this you would send individual written testimony to me and I would forward to the Design Commission for consideration. The next public hearing is on 7/2, where the record is closed and no testimony is allowed. The next opportunity to provide public comment after 6/29 is before Council should the Design Commission’s final decision get appealed to City Council.
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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
Morgan and Staci,
Aren’t you both city representatives and part of the city planner group? Shouldn’t you be the ones answering the questions, not asking to be removed from the e-mail list?
Thanks,
Scott
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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
Dear all,
It is too bad that the people who are involved in the Alamo Manhattan Blocks don’t want to listen. (“take me off the email chain”) I feel like no one has listened from day 1. This is one of the last opportunity to do something special for the city and give the river back to the people. This development doesn’t do that. I talked to Charlene Zidell today. She and Jay have told Mayor Wheeler several rimes that they are open to having Bond street go through their office building but nothing . He says yes, but it goes nowhere. The funding is there. Let’s use it before it is lost.
The city has lost it’s vision. We once were considered forward thinking and planning was to be admired. We are now drowning in inertia.
The traffic in South Waterfront is already terrible and so is parking. What will the addition of all of these units do to a terrible situation? Some one needs to do a long overview of what the goals of the area are. The vision has been lost. Different departments need to work together.
Please dream big. There is very little river property left. Make the best use of it.
Carolyn
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From: Steele, Morgan <Morgan.Steele@portlandoregon.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
Please also remove me, Morgan Steele, from this email string.
Morgan Steele | City Planner
Land Division / Environmental Team | Land Use Services
Bureau of Development Services | City of Portland
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Subject: RE: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
Please remove me (Staci Monroe) from this email string.
From: Bernstein, Scott J <scott.j.bernstein@intel.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:13 PM
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Subject: Re: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
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I feel like this is even worse, as it would funnel almost ALL traffic through Curry, which can already get backed up sometimes.
Thanks,
Scott Bernstein
On Jun 23, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Robert Nunn <r.w.nunn@gmail.com> wrote:
The South Portal plan would eliminate the Hood to Bancroft (i.e. straight through the intersection). Hood would be limited to right and left turns onto Macadam. Look at the exhibit at the end of the resolution.
On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM Lon Peters <lon@nw-econ.com> wrote:
The two lanes entering the South Waterfront from the west at the intersection of Macadam and Bancroft do not constrain dangerous left turns out of the right lane, despite lane markings. I have personally witnessed several near-accidents due to drivers turning left into cars that are going straight in the left lane. Better signage? Fixed stanchions that separate the lanes? Separate lights for the two lanes?
On Jun 23, 2020, at 12:14 PM, Robert Nunn <r.w.nunn@gmail.com> wrote:
PBOT had some neighborhood meetings in 2016 about what they called the South Portal, which ultimately resulted in this resolution: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/tRANSPORTATION/article/730942. Among other things, it calls for changing the operation of the signal at the Macadam/Hood/Bancroft intersection. I don't know if it went any further than planning.
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On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 8:58 AM roger gertenrich <gertr@comcast.net> wrote:
One thing that you all could do is advocate for Bond Ave to be completed...& both the North & South Greenways. The MNUR TIF funds are there to cover the costs & the time is clicking on the expiration of these funds. Send the mayor & Prosper Portland a message. These are doable things
Roger Gertenrich
On 06/23/2020 8:48 AM Laura Ramirez <laura_b_ramirez@yahoo.com> wrote:
That is a concern of mine as well. The added residential units will increase density by a significant amount (estimating 40% or so), but I am not aware of plans to add roads that provide access to and from Macadam. Currently getting out of this neighborhood to access Macadam in either direction involves long delays in the morning.
Laura, Meriwether West
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 7:23 AM, Mike Sloan <bianchimike@comcast.net> wrote:
We’re new residents of Atwater. Are there plans for better automobile access to the neighborhood at the Macadam/Hwy43 interchange? Adding more residents and vehicle traffic will make that even more of a hassle and less safe.
Thanks,
Mike Sloan
Atwater Place
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On Jun 23, 2020, at 6:25 AM, roger gertenrich <gertr@comcast.net> wrote:
I was on the committee involved with the initial Central Greenway. As I remember the set back was 100 feet from the top of the river bank, but allowing increases the further back from the bank.
I personally favor high rise towers but with the proper set backs.
Roger Gertenrich
On 06/22/2020 9:25 PM Laura Ramirez <laura_b_ramirez@yahoo.com> wrote:
That was my understanding as well. The city did provide feedback during early design reviews the high rises should be built in the blocks away from the river. I did not see why they changed their minds, I couldn’t find supporting documents.
I also have a problem with a group of investors from out of state being given exceptions to the city’s policies at the expense of the existing community. Is there an explanation for why the city changed its recommendations?
Further, I am also concerned about traffic with such a large increase in the percentage of residents. With the river to the East, the access to get in and out of our neighborhood is already an issue.
Thanks for the input neighbors, Laura
On Monday, June 22, 2020, 8:30 PM, Bernstein, Scott J <scott.j.bernstein@intel.com> wrote:
Yeah, I was under the impression that the river views were protected by the policy that requires high rises be built away from the river? I thought the city made a request to swap the high rise and low rise buildings?
Thanks,
Scott
From: Mark Fischer <markfischer09@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
I agree with Ken. Why is it being built at all. It violates policy as well as the representation at the time of the original SOWA development. MORE IMPORTANTLY they appear to be trading public green space that is also necessary for river bank erosion protection for a private patio. Why?
On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 7:13 PM ken@fransen.net <ken@fransen.net> wrote:
And perhaps, before I am staring at two high rise buildings that not only diminish but obliterate my view, someone can explain to me why they could be built at all, in light of a City policy to put high rises away from the river, and low rises closer to the river.
Honestly, why this commission is overlooking that policy intended to benefit Portland citizens, to benefit a Dallas, Texas developer, is beyond me.
Ken
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On Jun 22, 2020, at 1:16 PM, Carolyn Weinstein <weinsteinc@hasson.com> wrote:
Staci,
I am frustrated. My question about the units on the first floors of the 2 buildings was not understood. I emailed immediately but did not get any response. I know it is late in the decision process but I did bring this issue up at the 2nd hearing in person and again by zoom.
For overall desirability of the city and particularly South Waterfront, the 1st floor of both building should be a space for the entire city to enjoy. Restaurants like they have in Vancouver would be ideal. This is one of the last opportunities to give the river to the entire community in a meaningful way.
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Subject: Alamo Manhattan Blocks Update 6/22/20
All – This email is a follow-up to the 6/15 email from me on the status of this project. As you are aware, the record was requested to be held open by a member of the public. As such:
The deadline for new evidence by anyone ended this morning Monday June 22 @ 9am. Here is a link to Efiles to all the information that was submitted. Please scroll to 2nd and 3rd page to see all documents with 6-21 and 6-22 dates.
Next Steps
Monday June 29 @ 9am [deadline for response to new evidence – any one]
- * Once collected, City will posted to Efiles & email to be sent to all interested.