Acquisition of Subdivision Restrictions
Lake Oswego was unable to negotiate the termination of subdivision restrictions with the owners near a drinking water treatment plant.
Frequently, the smell of these plants are simply overwhelming. The City may shortly determine that just compensation includes the damages created by the loss of the subdivision restriction.
But Lake Oswego needs to have restrictions on four Mapleton Drive properties removed to proceed with its plans. Today, those parcels are limited to residential development.
Efforts to negotiate with subdivision property owners to remove those restrictions have been unsuccessful, leading the city to take legal action. Lake Oswego’s agreement with Tigard calls for new facilities to be operational by July 2016.
"The city wants to ensure that the public pays a fair price for any property interests, and also construct the project efficiently and economically," Lake Oswego City Manager Alex McIntyre said. "Following the process outlined in state statutes ensures this happens."
