Shadybrook Environmental Protection Ass'n v. Washington County

Petitioners seek review of a Land Use Board of Appeals’ (LUBA) final opinion and order permitting operation of a quarry — a nonforest use — under Statewide Planning Goal 4' if, after remand and further consideration by the county, a finding is made that forest lands will be retained and protected for existing and potential uses despite the nonforest use allowed. Petitioners argue that LUBA erred in determining that a quarry may be permitted on forest lands without taking an exception to Goal 4 as provided for in Goal 2, Part II. Respondents cross-appeal and assert that LUBA’s opinion and…