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Commission reviews Woodland Reserve boundary questions tied to PGE parcel
Summary
The joint meeting discussed uncertainty around a narrow area (Area 3) of the Woodland Reserve boundary that may overlap a PGE parcel; commissioners emphasized camas habitat, possible prehistoric site sensitivity, and options from a short city resolution to a formal land‑use designation while coordinating with the port.
Commissioners reviewed the Woodland Reserve maps and focused on Area 3 — a small portion of the reserve that remains in question because of a PGE parcel and a possible interface with the port. One commissioner described the patch as important habitat for camas and noted the area includes high ground and historic quarry features.
City planning staff said most of the Woodland Reserve is not in question but that the small corner (Area 3) requires clarity because PGE’s substation siting could affect final boundaries. Staff described options ranging from a lightweight resolution acknowledging preservation intent to a formal development‑code inclusion that would be more difficult to undo but would provide stronger protection. Commissioners noted the port is actively pursuing cleanup grants and trail work on its side of the creek and said a tight, conservative boundary drawn to the creek could be a pragmatic interim choice until PGE’s parcel status is resolved.
No binding decision was made; staff and commissioners asked for further engagement with the port and recommended steps to finalize the majority of the reserve while leaving a small question area for additional coordination.
