Greetings:

For those interested here is an update on the status of the proposed demolition of the 1903 Phil Oatfield house at 14928 S.E. Oatfield Rd.

To the best of our knowledge no one has come forward to try and move this house to a new location. Unless someone should the process for approval of demolition will move forward to a public hearing. A demolition application was submitted to neighbors within 300 feet, and the Oak Grove Community Council (OGCC) on Jan. 9th.  OGCC is in the process of reviewing the application with respect to the County’s approval criteria (ZDO 707.07) :

http://www.clackamas.us/planning/documents/zdo/ZDO707.pdf

Information from Clackamas County Planning and Zoning is that a hearing has been scheduled for March 9th, to be conducted by a hearings officer.  A ruling would be issued approximately two weeks later.  If approved, a demolition permit may then be issued.

OLHD urges anyone interested in salvaging any of the architectural features in this house to contact Paul Matveev at 808-866-4454 and arrange access to the house. Mr. Matveev has indicated a willingness to setting up opportunities for salvaging items.  Architectural features that we know of within the house are:  Douglas Fir flooring, original mantle, window casings, doors and door casings, door knobs, front porch turned pillars, stove, bathroom fixtures and more.  Please spread the word.  Otherwise these pieces of history will be lost forever.

For information related to the County process for considering this application please contact Linda Preisz at 503-742-4528.

Mike Schmeer
Chairman, Oak Lodge History Detectives