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and was unaware of any loans with respect to the Rivercliff
property.
On April 15, 1999, Multnomah County issued a decision
approving the Talmages’ application to develop the Rivercliff
property. However, on April 23, 1999, the Friends of the
Columbia Gorge appealed the decision with respect to the
Talmages’ plans to build a new home. An appeal hearing was held
on the matter on May 21, 1999.
On June 9, 1999, petitioner, Kumiko Talmage, and Lillian
Talmage moved from Japan to the Rivercliff property and took up
residence in the original farm dwelling. Petitioner paid the
Cascade Athletic Club $912 with a check dated June 10, 1999, for
Kumiko Talmage’s club membership fees. Petitioner’s address
listed on the check was the Rivercliff property address.
On June 28, 1999, Multnomah County approved the construction
of one replacement dwelling for single-family use, subject to a
number of conditions. Petitioner, not having received the
approval, on June 29, 1999, mailed a letter to Multnomah County
stating that he and his family had not been able to attend the
May 21, 1999, appeal hearing because they had been in the process
of moving from Japan to the Rivercliff property. The letter also
stated that as of June 29, 1999, petitioner and his family
permanently resided on the Rivercliff property and the Friends’
appeal had become a “considerable and very real burden to [their]
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