03-15-2016 6.4 AT YOUR SERVICE Planning Division * 503-588-6173 City Hall * 555 Liberty St SE, Room 305 * Salem, OR 97301-3503 * Fax: 603-588-6005, March 11, 2016 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL SUB15. 900 Block of Creekside Drive SE On March 10, 2016, the Community Development Department received a written notice from Alan M. Sorem, attorney for applicant Creekside Golf Course LLC, requesting to withdraw the application for a 4-lot subdivision at the northwest corer of Creekside Drive SE and Crooked Stick Loop SE (200 Block of Creekside Drive SE). The applicant had previously appealed the staff decision on the application to the Planning Commission. SRC 300.230 provides that an application may be withdrawn by the applicant at any time prior to issuance of the decision if the owner or contract purchaser consents in writing to withdraw the application. Further, if an application is withdrawn after the mailing of public notice, the Planning Administrator shall send written notice stating the application has been withdrawn to all persons who were provided mailed notice of the application or public hearing Pursuant to SRC 300.230, the application for Subdivision Case No. 15-02 is withdrawn. The public hearing on this matter that was scheduled for March 15, 2016 is cancelled. Attachments: A. Letter from Alan M. Sorem withdrawing Subdivision Case No. 15-02 Prepared by Christopher Green, AICP, Planner II COZ G.ACOIPLANNINGICASE APPLICATION Fies 2011-OniSUBOIVISION\2015M - Case Processing Documents\SUB15-02 - 900 Block of Creekside Or SE (Chris)\SUB15-02 Notice of withdrawal docATTACHMENT A March 10, 2016 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL: nzimmerman@cityofsalem.net Original to follow via first class mail Salem Planning Commission c/o Natasha Zimmerman City Attorney's Office 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 205 Salem, OR 97301 RE: Withdrawal of Appeal for Subdivision Case No. SUB15-02 Our File No: 25545 Dear Honorable Commissioners: | am writing you to withdraw Creekside Golf Course LLC's (Applicant) appeal of the Planning ‘Administrator's denial for Subdivision Case No. SUB1S-02. As you may be aware, Applicant has recently worked with the members of the Creekside Homeowner's Association (the “Association’) in petitioning the Board of Directors to hold a special meeting for the purpose of voting on whether or not to increase the Association's assessments in exchange for farnily memberships to Creekside Golf Club, which will include golfing privileges, access to the pool, fitness center, driving range, restaurant, and Pro Shop discounts for all members of the Association. As of February 29”, Applicant has received petitions in favor of a vote on Applicant's proposal from more than 30 percent of the members of the Association, This vote Is critical to the Applicant's ability to operate Creekside Golf Club and the related facilities in a sustainable manner in addition to the quality of life enjoyed by the surrounding property ‘owners. While the legal issue involved it the appeal was limited to a narrow question of law and did not impact the operation of the golf course, Applicant desires to remove all doubt as to the potential impact of the requested permit. Therefore, as attorney for the Applicant, please consider this letter a formal notice of withdrawal for Subdivision Case No, SUB15-02. SRC 300.990. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, ‘Alay, Soren asorem@sgiav.com Voice message i303 asim chil Green, Salem Planing Department ue fest loss mol and ema eo creend@cyofalem.net) Pk Rac, Ste 200 2B Onwch Sense Sse, Oregon 27201 Post ies Box £70 Sala, regan 97208 se1303.392:070 4810-9490-1682, v.41 foesoaart 2027 ramaagnucom