Like us on Facebook FREE for timely updates Sign up to get The News online: Cedar Mill News cedarmillnews.com/ Volume 18, Issue 11 November 2020 signup Saltzman Improvement update Development News by Vicky Siah, CMN student intern, mains a key point of consideration. Target proposes store in former Bales Asif Rahman, representing the and Virginia Bruce closed, but Target said they don’t Bethany Neighborhood Coalition building Final meeting Wednesday, have a relationship with the PO. (BNC), highlighted the goals and Target is proposing to locate November 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, join via During the “pre-app” meeting, challenges of past meetings. Cost a small-format retail store in the zoom LUT told Target and the building and time have been primary sourc- building that previously housed Washington County engaged owner (Bales-Findley Property JLA Public Involvement to manage es of debate during the August and Bales Marketplace, at 12675 NW a community discus- September meetings, as Cornell. sion on alternatives planning refinements They at- for improving the unveiled new expenses. tended a pre- northern end of To address costs, application Saltzman Road. The the BNC favors the meeting with third meeting of implementation of a Washington the Saltzman Road Western alignment County Land Target doesn't plan to change much about the exterior, but Public Advisory using a “Pre-fabricated Use (LUT) they are using their colors and branding to define the facade. Committee (PAC) Elements Bridge on October The covered patio that used to be the garden center would was held on October System (PEBS).” This 13, and were not be part of the Target store. 22, 2020. Time was option would utilize a told the pro- allotted for public geosynthetic reinforced posal would Management) that a condition of comment, PAC soil integrated bridge be handled as a Type I development approval of the application would member Asif Rah- system to create a stable since it is a replacement of an exist- be closing the left-turn from Cor- man’s presentation, surface. To address ing permitted use. nell, because it is located within the design review, and the length of the span, Type I applications do not re- eastbound left-turn lane on Cornell PAC discussion. BNC recommends that quire public hearings or neighbor- (to Saltzman). They are concerned Andrew Paul, this proposed bridge hood meetings, but Target decided that traffic stacks up at the left-turn grandson of Odus be constructed in three to hold a neighborhood meeting to and contributes to congestion on and Lillian Bales prefabricated sections. gather community feedback. The Cornell. The right-in and right-out (Bales Thriftway’s Rahman asserts that the meeting was held online on Octo- accesses to Cornell Road could re- finished product will be ber 26. It was well-attended by com- main as interim access. This would founders), provided If the western alignment is ODOT-compliant and munity members, who expressed leave the center with very limited his statement at the chosen, it could eventually would be much less ex- concerns about traffic, parking, and access, and it’s unclear whether start of the meet- be extended to Springville pensive to implement. competition with existing busi- Target will proceed if a solution ing: if the county (pink line). That would There is significant nesses in the area. can’t be found for auto access to the proceeds with the require changes in the pushback by the Wash- Target explained that the store parking areas. Eastern alignment, Metro Rural Reserve ington County Land would include a CVS-managed Bales-Findley is working with his house is set for designation for that part Use & Transportation pharmacy, even though a full-size LUT to try to find a solution. In the demolition. Paul of Multnomah County. (LUT) engineering CVS is going in across the street. It original Town Center plans, Barnes argues that the It's a long-term option but staff against the BNC would have limited grocery, house- Road was supposed to be extended mid-century house one that many would like suggestion. A link to wares, toys, clothing, and other across Cornell to Dogwood, past is a historic part of to see kept open. the community. The Rahman’s presenta- retail, and a Starbucks. Several at- the store. When the county ap- impact each alignment has upon tion is included on the tendees asked about the possibility proved the Shell station expansion, residents and the environment re- Washington County website here. of a contract Post Office to replace that became impossible because it Continued on page 6 the one lost when the old store Continued on page 7 Road News Visit the online West Union/Thompson roads construction kickoff Through Sunday, November 8, ramps, waterline relocation and pm, are expected. off” page or contact Capital online here installation of stormwater drainage To learn more, visit the “kick- Project Services at 503-846-7800 or The $1.2 million project, funded and a streetlight are also [email protected]. The by the Urban Road Maintenance included in this project. main project page is here. District (URMD), involves comple- All right-of-way has tion of sidewalk gaps on the north been acquired. Con- Walker-Murray side of West Union/Thompson struction is scheduled to intersection roads, between Bronson Creek begin in November, with Following Beaverton’s denial Drive and 153rd Terrace, and a completion anticipated of the previous appeal, the project segment of sidewalk on the south by April 30, 2021. Inter- is going forward. Construction is side of West Union Road, connect- mittent weekday lane clo- tentatively scheduled to begin in ing to 148th place. ADA-compliant sures, between 9 am-3:30 spring 2021. Page 2 Cedar Mill News November 2020 Cedar Mill Business Roundup Do you have news or events or know of something that you would like to see covered in the Cedar Mill News? Please write to Virginia Bruce at [email protected] especially the grill and hood abilities. Our upcoming training take form in many different ways, that will allow us to offer is “Ensuring Quality Care” (EQC). such as volunteering, donating, our full food menu. 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