09/06/1989 - Minutes MINUTE OF REGULAR MEETING OF NPO # 3
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1989
TOWN HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - TIGARD CIVIC CENTER
1. Called to order at 7:06 PM by Chairman Porter
2. Roll Call
Present: Porter, Bledsoe, Froude, and Hansen.
Absent: Klingele (excused), Mortensen, Hooker, and Smith (see item 8
regarding Smith's membership) .
Staff: Senior Planner Liden
Guest: Per attached sign-up sheet
3. The new Police Chief, Ron Goodpaster, introduced himself to the people in
NPO # 1 and NPO # 3. He offered statistical help in considering any
problem areas. He also asked us to call him if we need help in the
neighborhood.
4. Minutes from August 2, 1989, were approved.
5. SDR 89-20/V 89-26 WTM Development Co., 13702 and 13735 SW Pacific Highway
(WCTM 2S1 3DD tax lots 400 and 500) , the old Hudson Station.
Discussion of this development continued from last meeting. John Moore
with WTM Development Co. had met with a selected group of residents, and in
response had offered to the City a modified plan of development.
Modifications included curving the exit on Watkins Street so that traffic
would be forced to turn right toward Pacific Highway; also the internal
traffic pattern made the approach to Watkins not a thoroughfare as was
previously. The water detention system was modified so that there would be
no standing water except in a flood situation caused by an intense and/or
prolonged downpour. A resident Dave Hammes diagrammed the detention
facility.
Again John Moore represented WTM Development Co. There was considerable
discussion, with residents objecting primarily to the traffic access to
Watkins Street. Dave Hammes suggested signing the exist for "right turn
only", and marking entrance as "entrance only", so that police could
enforce these policies. The NPO made that a motion by majority (3-0) .
Bev Froude made a motion that the NPO recommend the City investigate
continued usage of 2 or 3 accesses to Pacific Highway, and the NPO
approved her motion my majority (2-0) . John Moore asked the NPO attitude
toward the proposed variance. By unanimous motion the NPO approves the
variance, provided that screening is provided as proposed.
Bob Bledsoe commented that the residents were being unreasonable in their
opposition to the development in failing to recognize and appreciate the
compromises being made by WTM Development Co. He made a motion that the
NPO recommend approval as submitted; the motion failed (1-2). Herm Porter
made a motion to recommend approval with the exception of access to
Watkins. Dennis Moonier commented that not having access to Watkins, but
instead multiple accesses on Pacific Highway near Watkins, might make
traffic in and out of Watkins difficult. Herm Porter withdrew his motion.
One resident suggested retaining an attorney for the NPO. The chairman
explained that such would not be appropriate for the NPO, but the residents
have that option.
6. Manufactured Home on Cook Lane
Dennis Monnier stated he had received a letter August 29 which addressed
half of his questions. The building seems to meet the UGB Code except
insulation and plumbing. But when it comes to the foundation, it seems the
City staff no longer referenced the UGB but Department of Commerce
standards. There was much discussion of State and City laws and standards
for mobile or manufactured homes.
The motion was made for NPO # 3 to appeal the permits for this manufactured
home. The motion passed unanimously (4-0) . Further, the acting
secretary, Bob Bledsoe, said he would poll those members not in attendance.
(The result of the poll is that Rlingele and Hook will support and vote for
the appeal, but Mortensen needed more information, particularly what is
underneath the structure. ) The motion was also passed unanimously (4-0) to
ask City Council to take up the approval of these permits for its own
review, on its own initiative.
NPO # 3 unanimously recommends that the provision allowing placement of
manufactured homes in any residential area be repealed. There should be
some restrictions such as conditional use, or specially designated area as
suggested by the recent State law.
7. M 89-17 - NPO # 3 offers no comment on this proposal.
8. Other Business
In discussion with all present, it was noted that several residents have
applied for membership in the NPO, but no recent appointments have been
made by Council (except Bev Froude) . The NPO unanimously request Council
to make several appointments. Also Mike Smith has had very little
attendance recently. The NPO agreed unanimously to have the Chairman
contact Mike Smith, and ask for either his resignation, or his active
participation.
9. Adjournment at about 9:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Bob Bledsoe, Acting Secretary NPO # 3
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