Comments for South Gateway Neighborhood Association http://sgna.us/blog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:38:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 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 Tree removal points to possible development by Potbellypigs http://sgna.us/blog/2009/09/08/tree-removal-points-to-possible-development/comment-page-1/#comment-4631 Potbellypigs Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:29:06 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1030#comment-4631 Very good blog post I love your site keep up the good blog posts Very good blog post I love your site keep up the good blog posts

]]> Comment on What is the best option for Wes Bennett Park? by Steve Withers http://sgna.us/blog/2009/09/08/what-is-the-best-option-for-wes-bennett-park/comment-page-1/#comment-4535 Steve Withers Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:28:24 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=999#comment-4535 I live in the area of Wes Bennett Park and have experienced the frustration of parking and ability to safely drive into the neighborhood. I am a new board member for SGNA and was present at the meeting last night.(Jan. 14). I agree with other neighbors that something must be done before this coming summer. I agree with option 7a; requiring resident parking permits. I believe something more significant needs to be done for the future even if it means limiting hours of operation. A new water feature at Woodmansee Park might help. Steve Withers I live in the area of Wes Bennett Park and have experienced the frustration of parking and ability to safely drive into the neighborhood. I am a new board member for SGNA and was present at the meeting last night.(Jan. 14). I agree with other neighbors that something must be done before this coming summer. I agree with option 7a; requiring resident parking permits. I believe something more significant needs to be done for the future even if it means limiting hours of operation. A new water feature at Woodmansee Park might help.

Steve Withers

]]> Comment on Tree removal points to possible development by Tim Grossnicklaus http://sgna.us/blog/2009/09/08/tree-removal-points-to-possible-development/comment-page-1/#comment-4533 Tim Grossnicklaus Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:48 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=1030#comment-4533 Albert Castaneda of Encompass Development Services will share his clients' plans on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 6PM in the Media Room/Library of Lee Elementary. I urge people to come to this meeting and enter the conversation. The proposal has similar elements for the comprehensive plan zone change that was defeated by the voters of Salem...mainly having multi-family housing in a single family housing area. Albert Castaneda of Encompass Development Services will share his clients’ plans on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 6PM in the Media Room/Library of Lee Elementary. I urge people to come to this meeting and enter the conversation. The proposal has similar elements for the comprehensive plan zone change that was defeated by the voters of Salem…mainly having multi-family housing in a single family housing area.

]]> 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!

]]> Comment on What would you like to see discussed? by John Shepard http://sgna.us/blog/2009/04/08/discussed/comment-page-1/#comment-3892 John Shepard Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:47:39 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=418#comment-3892 Trees are an important part to the quality of life in our community. There has been an increasing "denuding" of the trees in South Salem for developmental needs. A plan to replant that which was taken in the path of progress makes sense. As always whom will be responsible. The area of SGNA near Lee Elementary is at the southern most end of the City limits. Many of the trees removed occurred while the land was under Marion County jurisdiction. Two places to start would be with asking the Marion County Commissioners to review their tree management plan with an aim to strengthen the protection of our Urban Forest. Currently a property prime for development outside city limits can have the trees removed, then be annexed to the city, avoiding the City tree ordinances requiring the preservation of 25% and or replanting of trees on land being developed. Second would be to seek grant support for replanting trees in areas that have been cleared. Grant opportunities could be found at the State level for such projects. The Marion Soil and Water Conservation District is a place to start. They have a website at http://marionswcd.net/ If you and your neighbors have an interest in such a project I would encourage you to contact the Mill Creek Watershed Council. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month in Aumsville. The area you described is in the Battle Creek watershed and as such is a part of the Mill Creek Councils area of interest. Trees are an important part to the quality of life in our community. There has been an increasing “denuding” of the trees in South Salem for developmental needs. A plan to replant that which was taken in the path of progress makes sense.

As always whom will be responsible. The area of SGNA near Lee Elementary is at the southern most end of the City limits. Many of the trees removed occurred while the land was under Marion County jurisdiction. Two places to start would be with asking the Marion County Commissioners to review their tree management plan with an aim to strengthen the protection of our Urban Forest. Currently a property prime for development outside city limits can have the trees removed, then be annexed to the city, avoiding the City tree ordinances requiring the preservation of 25% and or replanting of trees on land being developed.

Second would be to seek grant support for replanting trees in areas that have been cleared. Grant opportunities could be found at the State level for such projects. The Marion Soil and Water Conservation District is a place to start. They have a website at http://marionswcd.net/

If you and your neighbors have an interest in such a project I would encourage you to contact the Mill Creek Watershed Council. They meet the 3rd Thursday of the month in Aumsville. The area you described is in the Battle Creek watershed and as such is a part of the Mill Creek Councils area of interest.

]]> 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-3846 John Shepard Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:59:10 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=408#comment-3846 Battle Creek Golf Course appears to be still under consideration by our community leadership. In addition to the 38 acres of "Flood detention basin" considered by the City Council, needed for community safety, the rumor is that the City Council is to consider 30 acres of the north half of the property for a public park. What an informed concept. Using flood plain land to locate a park. Protects the current land owners from increased flood danger, would gladly accept the Wes Bennett splash pad for public use, enhances the South Gateway image - a park site on the original South entrance to Salem, Could be a community visitors sight for viewing wildlife (thousands of migratory geese have arrived) - does the Audubon Society need a location for a public educational building, could provide access to open space for ball fields, a place to walk and throw Frisbees, recovery of wetlands and restoration of riparian areas and stream beds may revive bull trout and salmonid fish habitat. What can you imagine? Can the association neighbors support such an idea? Battle Creek Golf Course appears to be still under consideration by our community leadership.

In addition to the 38 acres of “Flood detention basin” considered by the City Council, needed for community safety, the rumor is that the City Council is to consider 30 acres of the north half of the property for a public park.

What an informed concept. Using flood plain land to locate a park.

Protects the current land owners from increased flood danger, would gladly accept the Wes Bennett splash pad for public use, enhances the South Gateway image – a park site on the original South entrance to Salem, Could be a community visitors sight for viewing wildlife (thousands of migratory geese have arrived) – does the Audubon Society need a location for a public educational building, could provide access to open space for ball fields, a place to walk and throw Frisbees, recovery of wetlands and restoration of riparian areas and stream beds may revive bull trout and salmonid fish habitat.

What can you imagine?

Can the association neighbors support such an idea?

]]> 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-3845 John Shepard Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:59:10 +0000 http://sgna.us/blog/?p=408#comment-3845 Battle Creek Golf Course appears to be still under consideration by our community leadership. In addition to the 38 acres of "Flood detention basin" considered by the City Council, needed for community safety, the rumor is that the City Council is to consider 30 acres of the north half of the property for a public park. What an informed concept. Using flood plain land to locate a park. Protects the current land owners from increased flood danger, would gladly accept the Wes Bennett splash pad for public use, enhances the South Gateway image - a park site on the original South entrance to Salem, Could be a community visitors sight for viewing wildlife (thousands of migratory geese have arrived) - does the Audubon Society need a location for a public educational building, could provide access to open space for ball fields, a place to walk and throw Frisbees, recovery of wetlands and restoration of riparian areas and stream beds may revive bull trout and salmonid fish habitat. What can you imagine? Can the association neighbors support such an idea? Battle Creek Golf Course appears to be still under consideration by our community leadership.

In addition to the 38 acres of “Flood detention basin” considered by the City Council, needed for community safety, the rumor is that the City Council is to consider 30 acres of the north half of the property for a public park.

What an informed concept. Using flood plain land to locate a park.

Protects the current land owners from increased flood danger, would gladly accept the Wes Bennett splash pad for public use, enhances the South Gateway image – a park site on the original South entrance to Salem, Could be a community visitors sight for viewing wildlife (thousands of migratory geese have arrived) – does the Audubon Society need a location for a public educational building, could provide access to open space for ball fields, a place to walk and throw Frisbees, recovery of wetlands and restoration of riparian areas and stream beds may revive bull trout and salmonid fish habitat.

What can you imagine?

Can the association neighbors support such an idea?

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