Woodland is on the cusp of getting approval for a 67-lot, noncompatible use transient trailer park to be placed directly in Woodland’s C-2 business district on Belmont Loop. The developer needs a “conditional use permit” issued by the city for this. The business owners here are aghast.
The wording in the shoestring developer’s CC&Rs virtually allows for any condition and age of vehicle. Any trailers and RVs that are turned away will be filling our streets. This trailer park will in no doubt bring bums and crime. One only needs to look at Portland’s Delta Park to see that the face of our Woodland will change forever.
There are no natural amenities within the business park, no lake, no river; only Woodland’s Exit 22. There will be virtually no real estate tax revenue or jobs created. We have a chance to stop this and prevent another Delta Park. The Woodland City Council and mayor can uphold our appeal. We need to bring two successful arguments: Evidence of increased crime in RV/trailer parks, and demonstrating that this is a noncompatible use for any business park.
Please immediately reach out to the Woodland City Council with your input.
