Flood Waiver Forum for Property Owners

Reminder | July 16 - Must Attend Meeting for Bridgeton Property Owners

A friendly reminder from BNA Flood Zone Waiver Forum Monday, July 16 7 PM @ Portland Yacht Club 1241 NE. Marine Dr. Portland, OR General information session and open forum with a panel of flood zone experts The BNA has arranged a general information session and open forum with a panel of experts to provide a more thorough understanding of how the FEMA flood zone changes impact Bridgeton property owners and to determine the best path for moving forward for affected property owners. Christine Shirley - The State Flood Plain Administrator Doug Morgan - City Flood Plain Specialist with the Bureaus of Environmental Services Dave Hendricks - Executive Director | Penninsula 2 Drainage District Representative from West Consulting   Our current understanding: Because FEMA has changed the way it defines “the Floodway Line” on the Bridgeton levee, financial institutions holding mortgages for structures built on the levee are now requiring property owners to purchase flood insurance. These changes may lower property values and make it difficult to buy and sell structures built on the levee.  Each property owner needs to submit completed FEMA LOMR-FW forms to FEMA. Obtaining a waiver individually by each property owner can be complicated and expensive. We greatly increase the odds of obtaining a waiver by working with experts to file a well organized, accurate, complete and consolidated waiver application. The Bridgeton Neighborhood Association recommends working with the experts at West Consultants to streamline the application process. West Consulting has a thorough understanding of the application process and information requirements. They have professional connections with FEMA, the Army Corp of Engineers and the Pen 2 Drainage District. West Consultants is the most cost effective consulting team West Consultants can perform the surveys, collect, assemble and usher the forms through the FEMA process. We can reduce out of pocket expenses for Bridgeton property owners by splitting the costs of conducting property measurement surveys. We need to assess where we are in the process so we can create a cohesive and informed plan. For Bridgeton property owners who choose to participate in the waiver program there are five components that need to be filed for each property owner: 1.       Copies of the encroachment permit approved by the Army Corp of Engineers 2.       Plat map for each property effected 3.       Elevation measurements showing the structure is above the floodway 4.       Signature of an authorized engineer 5.       Completed LOMR-FW form If you have started this process please indicate at the meeting which documentation you may have so we may update our map database, and help determine which properties are moving forward with obtaining a waiver. Please invite others in the neighborhood who own property with an even number Bridgeton Road address to help gather information and form a plan of action. If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to: Leslie Sawyer, parafriend@comcast.net 503-314-2137 Dustin Pruitt djpruitt@gmail.com Co-Chairs, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

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July Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 9 New Location: Columbia Commuity Bible Church 420 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR NOTE NEW LOCATION: We are meeting at the Columbia Community Bible Church because the school has closed and we are not able to hold meeitngs there. If anyone has any ideas of a good alternative meeting location, please contact us. AGENDA for July 9 Meeting: Stormwater Management Fee Discussion  Every land owner and payer of city water and sewer bills in a drainage district should have received a notice of meetings. BES (the Portland Bureau of Environment and Sustainability) will discuss the proposed increases to residential and commercial property water and sewer bills. This meeting is your chance to express your opinions and to find out more about the proposed storm water management fee increases. We need to respond to this proposal. Q&A with Local Police Officers Other Issues We will announce plans for a Special Flood Zone meeting on July 16th. This meeting will be for all owners of property on the Bridgeton Levee. Christine Shirley from the state of Oregon will be here to answer our questions on the 16th. Location to be announced!!!   If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to: Leslie Sawyer, parafriend@comcast.net 503-314-2137 Dustin Pruitt djpruitt@gmail.com Co-Chairs, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

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West Hayden Island Plan Open Houses

Save the Dates for Opportunities to Learn About and Comment on the Draft Plan for West Hayden Island

What:    Open Houses to review and comment on Draft Plan for West Hayden Island

When: June 20 and July 17, 2012

Where: Hayden Island Oxford Suites

Who:     All interested parties

Portlanders will have a chance to see the preliminary draft and related background reports for West Hayden Island, ask questions and give feedback at an open house on June 20 on the island. The preliminary draft will be ready for public review on June 15, 2012. A second open house will be held on July 17 to take comments on the proposed draft plan (incorporating comments from the first open house as well as the WHI Advisory Committee).

The proposed draft will be released July 13 and presented in a briefing to the Planning and Sustainability Commission on August 14, 2012.

Please see the following schedule for opportunities to learn more about and provide input on the Draft Plan for West Hayden Island.  

OPEN HOUSES

Preliminary Draft Plan for WHI

Wednesday, June 20

6 − 9 p.m.; presentation at 7 p.m.

Hayden Island Oxford Suites Hotel

Directions to Oxford Suites can be found at http://www.oxfordsuitesportland.com/location.php.

Multiple opportunities for providing input and asking questions will be provided. This is not a public hearing.

Proposed Draft Plan for WHI

Tuesday, July 17

5 − 9 p.m.; presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Hayden Island Oxford Suites Hotel

Directions to Oxford Suites can be found at http://www.oxfordsuitesportland.com/location.php.

Multiple opportunities for providing input and asking questions will be provided. This is not a public hearing.

PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION (PSC)

Briefing to PSC on Proposed Draft Plan

August 14, 2012

5 − 9 p.m.

1900 SW 4th Ave. Room 2500A

Presentation of the Proposed Draft Plan for WHI

Hearings and Work Session on Proposed Draft Plan

September 11 & 25 (times/location TBD)

For more information and a list of upcoming WHI Advisory Committee meetings, contact Rachael Hoy at Rachael.Hoy@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9715, or visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/whi.

Bridgeton Property Owners: Special Meeting

Special June Meeting

Monday, June 11

7 PM @ Columbia Pioneer School

716 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR

 

Must Attend Meeting for Bridgeton Property Owners!

 

Our Chance to Obtain a Flood Zone Waiver for Bridgeton Rd.

AGENDA:

The Possibility of Obtaining a Waiver for the Flood Zone on Bridgeton Road

This is a must attend meeting for everyone who owns property on Bridgeton Road and the levee to the west.

We need to quickly respond to this opportunity to get a change.

This is a neighborhood issue! If we don’t get the Flood Zone removed from as many properties as we can, OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WILL LOSE VALUE!
By working together as a neighborhood to efficiently gain a waiver from new FEMA flood hazard regulations we can save money and your time, while enhancing property values, maintaining renovation flexibility, and preserve the unique character of the Bridgeton Neighborhood.
This meeting is focusing on getting everyone who owns property on the levee together to discuss what they each need to do to move forward.

Please invite everyone in the neighborhood and especially those who own property on the levee to help gather information and form a plan of action.

If you have questions or comments, please send an e-mail to
 Leslie Sawyer,
parafriend@comcast.net503-314-2137
 Matt Whitney,
Bridgeton.neighborhood@comcast.netCo-Chairs, Bridgeton Neighborhood Association

More Summer Fun On The Slough!!

It's the highlight of summer - our annual Columbia Slough Regatta!  Join us for a Sunday morning paddling festival and enjoy the lazy hot days of summer.

Registration opens June 1st

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This year's Regatta will be held at the St Johns Launch at 9363 N Columbia Blvd on Sunday, July 29th.  Bring your own boat anytime from 9am to 1pm, or sign up for a complimentary 45-minute rental of a canoe or kayak.  Your $7 suggested donation gets you an event t-shirt and access to the on-land festivities. The Regatta is great for individuals and families who want to explore the Slough at their own pace.

Rental boat reservations fill up fast so act soon!
 

Bring Your Own Boat Paddle

Wed, June 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland

Load up your own canoe or kayak for a springtime paddle! Council Member and naturalist Troy Clark will lead this group trip in search of otters, turtles, and osprey. $5 suggested donation, suitable for adults and teens 12+, pre-registration requested.
 

Slough Tour: CSO Bike Ride

Wed, June 20, 7-9:30pm
Meet at Columbia Blvd Wastewater Treatment Plant, 5001 N Columbia Blvd, Portland OR 97203

Bring your bike and join the Council and experts from the City of Portland to learn about water flow, water treatment, and the 99% elimination of Combined Sewer Overflows in the Lower Slough. Discuss the history of the Big Pipe Project and Portland's water treatment facilities as you bike along the scenic Columbia Slough Trail and Smith & Bybee Wetlands. Bring your bike, helmet (required), and a camera! $5 suggested donation; suitable for adults and kids 10+; pre-registration requested.