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Neighbors met on February 4, 2026 for the monthly update with the Raleigh Crest Construction Manager (AKS Engineering) and Holt Homes. This month they are completing the sewer pipe installation, followed by the stormwater pipe installation and then water. The City of Portland approved public works plan is now at 90 percent.

The fourth quarter 2025 wildlife camera footage was just completed and sent to the Bureau of Environmental Services. There will be another series of camera deployments after construction of the retaining wall on SW Shattuck Road. Neighbors requested an eDNA water sampling in Vermont Creek early this Spring, but that was denied by the developer due to safety and insurance concerns. The easements for Bureau of Environmental Services access cannot be recorded until all of the utilities are set in place.

There are no renderings for the home designs yet, and no price points have been established. The home pictured on the sign on the site is not what will be built on the site.

Beaverton Traffic Management Plan

Hemstreet Heights neighbors asked about the packet they received in early February from the City of Beaverton traffic engineer. It included a survey about installation of four speed cushions using markups of AKS Engineering drawings with responses due by February 11. AKS was not aware of the proposed plan or the preparation of the packet.

The information in the packet did not follow the Raleigh Crest Land Use decision, which required that Beaverton coordinate with neighbors according to Beaverton’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The Program calls for meetings with the neighbors and a 21-day response timeline, not 14 as provided. Approval of the Traffic Management Plan is required before the Stage 2 plat is recorded, which will be several months out. Construction of the new Dover Terrace will be part of Stage 2.

Neighbors are following up with the City of Beaverton to schedule the required meetings. There are concerns about the location of the speed cushions, lack of bike lane striping on SW Dover St. for the Red Electric Trail, and other safety options that should be considered.

Red Electric Trail

Neighbors asked why the western trail access at SW Dover St. was moved from where it was initially proposed, which followed the long established walking path on the south side of the fence. The City of Portland said that installing the 12-foot wide trail there would impact the roots of the large trees along Dover St. so access was moved to the east. If the city should approve changing it back, it would require new permits which could likely cause a delay. AKS will install whatever the city requires.

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