Comments for South Gateway Neighborhood Association http://sgna.us/blog Fri, 14 May 2010 03:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Should Salem have a Leash Law? by Matt Smith http://sgna.us/blog/2009/02/16/should-salem-have-a-leash-law/comment-page-1/#comment-5734 Matt Smith Fri, 14 May 2010 03:59:11 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=225#comment-5734 100% Yes. I normally would not have given this topic much attention. However, 2 months ago I was walking with our small dog, (on a leash), to the mailbox near Wes Bennet when we were approached by a very angry golden retriever (yes, not a typo). Despite picking up my dog and trying to protect it, she was bitten on the rear and had to have stitches to to mend a large gash. There is no reason that every dog out on a walk should not be leashed for it's safety and others. 100% Yes. I normally would not have given this topic much attention. However, 2 months ago I was walking with our small dog, (on a leash), to the mailbox near Wes Bennet when we were approached by a very angry golden retriever (yes, not a typo). Despite picking up my dog and trying to protect it, she was bitten on the rear and had to have stitches to to mend a large gash. There is no reason that every dog out on a walk should not be leashed for it’s safety and others.

]]> Comment on SGNA Meeting by Bernice Jepson http://sgna.us/blog/2010/01/18/sgna-meeting-12/comment-page-1/#comment-5639 Bernice Jepson Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:08:11 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1233#comment-5639 Hello, I work with Goodwill Job Connection in salem Oregon. We have alot of helpful services that we offer such as find people job leads and job readiness preparation. I was wondering if I could be put on the agenda for the meeting on May 13th at 6:30 pm? I would like to explain more fully what our services are and how we can and are a big help to the community. I was refered by Linda Dolar of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in salem. Best regards, Bernice Jepson Goodwill Job Connection 3535 Lancaster Drive NE Salem OR 97306 bjepson@gicw.org Hello,

I work with Goodwill Job Connection in salem Oregon. We have alot of helpful services that we offer such as find people job leads and job readiness preparation. I was wondering if I could be put on the agenda for the meeting on May 13th at 6:30 pm? I would like to explain more fully what our services are and how we can and are a big help to the community. I was refered by Linda Dolar of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in salem.

Best regards,

Bernice Jepson
Goodwill Job Connection
3535 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem OR 97306
bjepson@gicw.org

]]> Comment on Should Salem City Council allow development of the former Battle Creek property? by Anna Lessar http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/07/develop-battle-creek-property/comment-page-1/#comment-5477 Anna Lessar Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:40:01 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=408#comment-5477 Yes I do believe that the School would be better moved to the Commerical Street area. As you remember the 1996 flood level was to the decks at Greeside condominiums. However we were told at the meeting that it was a no flood zone. Would you want your children going to a school that may be flooded, and then left with dirty water and mold? Perhaps the answer to that is yes. Also how about Madras on the north. How many apartments over there? Lots of youngsters. Sidewalks, none, crossing dangerous. City would be liable again. Replace that bridges and improve street. Plus the connector. Where are the dollars coming from? I belive that SGNA Board member was in attendance. He didn't claim SGNA. I wonder why? Yes I do believe that the School would be better moved to the Commerical Street area. As you remember the 1996 flood level was to the decks at Greeside condominiums. However we were told at the meeting that it was a no flood zone. Would you want your children going to a school that may be flooded, and then left with dirty water and mold? Perhaps the answer to that is yes. Also how about Madras on the north. How many apartments over there? Lots of youngsters. Sidewalks, none, crossing dangerous. City would be liable again. Replace that bridges and improve street. Plus the connector. Where are the dollars coming from? I belive that SGNA Board member was in attendance. He didn’t claim SGNA. I wonder why?

]]> Comment on Should Salem City Council allow development of the former Battle Creek property? by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/07/develop-battle-creek-property/comment-page-1/#comment-5463 John Shepard Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:16:17 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=408#comment-5463 Why would a new collector street be the best for the new Battle Creek Park when identifying Madras as a collector street appears to be a responsible idea for improving transportation in the neighborhood. Of course asking such questions about Battle Creek have not been of interest for SGNA. Battle Creek is about to become a LARGE URBAN PARK (57.5 acres - WOW!), not the housing development suggested by SGNA. The Neighborhood has worked hard to encourage such value added benefits for the community. This new park will need to have creative preparation. What if the property layout is changed so that the School property is near Commercial instead of tucked back in the West corner. Several elements of savings could occur. No bridge street would be needed to cross Waln Creek. Bridges are expensive to build. Perhaps the parking needed for the school, Battle Creek park and the Nursing/ Assisted Living facility could be shared. Again savings may occur. Maybe a safer street connection on Madras meaning no kids get hit on a local street that serves the neighborhood as a collector street. While this concept has not been reviewed it may be an idea that shares benefits among the many parties of interest. I suspect others could submit creative ideas about the property if one simply asks. How about you? Why would a new collector street be the best for the new Battle Creek Park when identifying Madras as a collector street appears to be a responsible idea for improving transportation in the neighborhood.

Of course asking such questions about Battle Creek have not been of interest for SGNA.

Battle Creek is about to become a LARGE URBAN PARK (57.5 acres – WOW!), not the housing development suggested by SGNA. The Neighborhood has worked hard to encourage such value added benefits for the community. This new park will need to have creative preparation.

What if the property layout is changed so that the School property is near Commercial instead of tucked back in the West corner. Several elements of savings could occur. No bridge street would be needed to cross Waln Creek. Bridges are expensive to build. Perhaps the parking needed for the school, Battle Creek park and the Nursing/ Assisted Living facility could be shared. Again savings may occur. Maybe a safer street connection on Madras meaning no kids get hit on a local street that serves the neighborhood as a collector street. While this concept has not been reviewed it may be an idea that shares benefits among the many parties of interest.

I suspect others could submit creative ideas about the property if one simply asks. How about you?

]]> Comment on What would you like to see discussed? by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/08/discussed/comment-page-1/#comment-5433 John Shepard Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:42:39 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=418#comment-5433 Did you know that the big 5 bedroom home down the street from your house could be a "residential home or residential care facility"? (m) Residential care facilities, including homeless shelters serving five or fewer persons (836), except residential homes and other structures housing families of handicapped persons and inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment facilities. (Ord No. 57-85; Ord No. 17-88; Ord No. 2-93; Ord No. 25-93; Ord No. 57-2000) The city is revising the zone code with changes being made to this section of the code. Perhaps it would be a good time to ask the Planning Department to speak to the SGNA community about the changes being planned. Did you know that the big 5 bedroom home down the street from your house could be a “residential home or residential care facility”?

(m) Residential care facilities, including homeless shelters serving five or fewer persons (836), except residential homes and other structures housing families of handicapped persons and inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment facilities. (Ord No. 57-85; Ord No. 17-88; Ord No. 2-93; Ord No. 25-93; Ord No. 57-2000)

The city is revising the zone code with changes being made to this section of the code.

Perhaps it would be a good time to ask the Planning Department to speak to the SGNA community about the changes being planned.

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Madeleleine I Parker http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-5332 Madeleleine I Parker Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:21 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-5332 Like your stuff - as a kindred chicken spirit I'll be back! Like your stuff – as a kindred chicken spirit I’ll be back!

]]> Comment on What do you think of the proposed apartments? by nidaba http://sgna.us/blog/2010/02/15/what-do-you-think-of-the-proposed-apartments/comment-page-1/#comment-5319 nidaba Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:38:33 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1408#comment-5319 Here is a link to the latest updates on this topic. <a href="http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/Pages/CascadeViewPublicHearingForCPC-ZC09-11.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/Pages/CascadeViewPublicHearingForCPC-ZC09-11.aspx</a> Here is a link to the latest updates on this topic.

http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/Planning/Pages/CascadeViewPublicHearingForCPC-ZC09-11.aspx

]]> Comment on What would you like to see discussed? by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/08/discussed/comment-page-1/#comment-4745 John Shepard Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:30:35 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=418#comment-4745 With the coming of spring the opportunity to clean up our creeks is approaching. The Mill Creek Watershed Council would like to work with property owners in the Battle Creek Basin to improve the quality and structure of the stream in your back yard. If you own property along one of the 5 creeks flowing through the South Gateway neighborhood please contact us. We are developing our spring creek programs and you are an important part of this process. Things you can do? Remove debris from the creek. Remove Blackberries, Ivy and other invasive weeds. Use native plants in your landscaping. Maintain shade trees to keep the stream cool for fish. Participate in Mill Creek Watershed activities along Battle Creek, Jory Creek, Waln Creek, Powell Creek, and Scotch Creek. Check out the Water Resource site of the City of Salem ( http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/PublicWorks/Administration/WaterResources/Pages/default.aspx ) Want to see a good map of the streams in Salem... (http://www.co.marion.or.us/NR/rdonlyres/5D10BEEA-89B0-46BC-8D14-A5E76AB240D9/3997/NPDES_SalemWtrShed_Ltr_V4.pdf ) Our water is life giving. John Shepard Mill Creek Watershed Council With the coming of spring the opportunity to clean up our creeks is approaching. The Mill Creek Watershed Council would like to work with property owners in the Battle Creek Basin to improve the quality and structure of the stream in your back yard. If you own property along one of the 5 creeks flowing through the South Gateway neighborhood please contact us. We are developing our spring creek programs and you are an important part of this process.

Things you can do? Remove debris from the creek. Remove Blackberries, Ivy and other invasive weeds. Use native plants in your landscaping. Maintain shade trees to keep the stream cool for fish. Participate in Mill Creek Watershed activities along Battle Creek, Jory Creek, Waln Creek, Powell Creek, and Scotch Creek.

Check out the Water Resource site of the City of Salem ( http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/PublicWorks/Administration/WaterResources/Pages/default.aspx )

Want to see a good map of the streams in Salem… (http://www.co.marion.or.us/NR/rdonlyres/5D10BEEA-89B0-46BC-8D14-A5E76AB240D9/3997/NPDES_SalemWtrShed_Ltr_V4.pdf )

Our water is life giving.

John Shepard
Mill Creek Watershed Council

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by Potbelly pigs http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-4458 Potbelly pigs Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:05:19 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-4458 Great read, had to re-read it a few times so I could process everything, but you seem to know what your talking about when it comes to animals! Great read, had to re-read it a few times so I could process everything, but you seem to know what your talking about when it comes to animals!

]]> Comment on Should residents be allowed to raise up to 5 chickens inside the city limits? by heetsneKneupt http://sgna.us/blog/2009/01/24/raising-chickens-inside-the-city-limits/comment-page-1/#comment-3985 heetsneKneupt Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:29:40 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=77#comment-3985 Wow, I didn't know about that up to now. Thanx! Wow, I didn’t know about that up to now. Thanx!

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