Here’s information about the appeal of the proposed Nedonna Wave PUD that was filed with the Rockaway Beach City Council.Please help to support the appeal the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition filed of the RB Planning Commission’s decision to allow the Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development to go forward. (See attachment.) (Oregon Shores is the appellant and is represented by the Crag Law Center.)
At the September 11th RB City Council meeting, it was decided to hold a hearing concerning this appeal at the Wednesday, November 20th City Council meeting. They voted “to limit the presentation of additional evidence on such issues as the reviewing body determines necessary for a proper resolution of the matter.”
If possible, please attend the Rockaway Beach City Council meeting Wednesday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. You could be there in-person or watch it on Zoom. Additionally, you can submit written comments about the appeal. Any testimony you make will not be part of the official appeal; however, it will be part of the public record. It is very important to let the City Councilors hear, in a personal way, from all of us about our concerns about the Nedonna Wave PUD. Areas of concern may include loss of wetland habitat (the land and the wildlife), detriments to water quality and quantity, and increased housing density. More areas of concern are the safety issues related to higher fire danger, as well as the lack of adequate neighborhood access for emergency vehicles and egress for residents’ vehicles. It should be noted that the entire Nedonna Beach neighborhood is defined by DEQ as being a “designated groundwater drinking water protected area.” The groundwater wells that the City uses as a secondary drinking water source are located below this neighborhood. Any additional development will have detrimental effects on this DEQ-protected area.
Help get the word out, talk with your family and friends, and write letters to local media sources. We have had a groundswell of support for protecting this area ranging from neighbors to visitors. Email written testimony to the City Recorder Melissa Thompson at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting on 11/20. Her email is: [email protected]
For a comprehensive summary, see attachment for written testimony submitted 9-7-24 “City Council must DENY approval of Nedonna WAVE development” by Gary and Renee Corbin.
