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abuses of Measure 37. It’s yet another example of why Measure 49 is so important. And we’re just in the nick of time – Unless we pass Measure 49 this November, it will be too late and this development, and more, will go forward. We won’t be able to stop it. Here are just a few examples: Location: Creswell, Lane County 546 acres Current zoning: exclusive farm use Intent: 157-lot subdivision Location: Highway 20, Corvallis 135 acres Current zoning: exclusive farm use Intent: 220-lot subdivision Location: Dimple Hill, Corvallis 160 acres Current zoning: forest use Intent: 74-lot subdivision Location: North end of Dimple Hill Road, Corvallis 100 acres Current zoning: forest use Intent: 50-lot subdivision Location: Ingram Island Road, Benton County 803 acres Current zoning: exclusive farm use Intent: Subdivision Location: Gap Road, Harrisburg 656 acres Intent: 250+ lot subdivision Location: Diamond Hill Drive, Harrisburg 1,102 acres Intent: 1,102-lot subdivision Location: Marcola Road, Springfield 900 acres Current use: farm and ranchland Intent: 180-lot subdivision Location: along Willamette River in Eugene 1400 acres Intent: 300 unit subdivision, commercial use Location: Lorane Highway, Eugene 315 acres Intent: 65-lot subdivision (Information provided according to most recent data available as of Aug 20, 2007.) (This information furnished by Ashley Miller.) This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Argument in Favor Measure 49 stops the nightmare for neighbors – like me and you. I am not against my neighbors in the rural farming portion of Lane County using their land to build a few homes. Which is why I didn’t think Measure 37 was such a big deal when it passed in 2004. I assumed that it would allow limited and reasonable alternatives for the state’s property owners. So imagine my surprise when I found out that a Measure 37 claim would be used to put 157 new homes on 515 acres just beyond my backyard, with no consideration for water sources, transportation infrastructure, pollution or the neighbor’s property rights I was shocked again when I found out that the owner of the property got the green light to move ahead, optioned the property to out-of-town developers and moved away to a new home in Eastern Oregon. We never thought this would happen here. People around the state need to know that, unless we pass Measure 49, our nightmare could become theirs. Measure 49 means that developers like this would only be able to build three homesites unless they prove that zoning actually devalued their property – in which case they could get up to ten. Without the modifications that Measure 49 provides, Measure 37 is an invitation for development where it doesn’t belong….next time it could happen next to your home. And for those who say they want a different solution? We don’t have time. If we don’t fix Measure 37 now – at this November’s election, this kind of massive development of subdivisions will go forward all across rural Oregon. We won’t be able to stop it. Support measured growth—Join me in voting “YES” on 49! Kristi Holaas, Creswell (This information furnished by Kristi Holaas.) This space purchased for $500 in accordance with ORS 251.255. The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the State of Oregon, nor does the state warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Argument in Favor Benton and Linn County Farmers and Ranchers ask you to vote Yes on Measure 49. In order to Save Our Farmland please vote yes on Measure 49. Measure 49 restores balance to the quality of life and helps protect our farm family’s way of life. Your “Yes” vote on Measure 49 would undo the disastrous consequences of Measure 37, which represents a grave threat to our farm- and forest-land economy. Measure 49 will limit waivers to residential use — no commercial or industrial. A surprising amount of farm and forest land in Benton and Linn Counties is threatened by measure 37 claims. Land that is uniquely productive and growing diverse products for our farm families. The prime forest land in the Coast Range and The Cascades worth billions to our economy and employment for thousands. Measure 49 does not repeal Measure 37. But it does fix the flaws of 37:delivering on the promises made to small individual property owners while preventing the most egregious abuses of huge housing subdivisions, commercial and industrial development, destruction of prime farmland and forests, and threats to water supplies that families depend on. Measure 49; our chance to protect what is special about Benton and Linn Counties. Up to three houses will be allowed on high-value farm and forestland and in groundwater-limited areas. Claimants must follow existing land-use regulations. Every Measure 37 claimant could build one house, regardless of location. Waivers would be transferable under Measure 49. The 2007 Legislature, after numerous public hearings statewide, worked hard to address the concerns of Oregonians. Measure 49 is the result of their efforts and deserves a “Yes” vote from everyone who values the land that supports us all. Measure 49 Arguments Official 2007 November Special Election Voters’ Pamphlet 31 | State Measures continued September 24, 2018, Meeting - Item 3