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08/31/2020 - Packet PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – August 31, 2020 City of Tigard | 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 | 503-639-4171 | www.tigard-or.gov | Page 1 City of Tigard Planning Commission Agenda MEETING DATE: August 31, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams Link to virtual hearing online: https://www.tigard- or.gov/city_hall/public_hearings.php Call-in number for public testimony: 503-966-4101 Public testimony call-in time is between 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. 3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m. 4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:04 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m. CPA2020-00001 / ZON2020-00001 - AMAN Staff: Associate Planner Agnes Lindor PROPOSAL The applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan map amendment from General Commercial and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-High-Density Residential. The applicant is also requesting a zoning map amendment from General Commercial and R-12 to R-25. LOCATION: 11655 SW Pacific Highway; WCTM 1S136CA Tax lot 01600 6. BRIEFING 7:50 p.m. Staff: Sr. Planner Schuyler Warren River Terrace West & South 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8:20: p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m. August 31, 2020 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes, August 31, 2020 Location: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams Link to virtual hearing online: https://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/public_hearing_feed.php Call-in number for public testimony: 503-966-4101 Public testimony call-in time was between 7:30 and 8:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER President Feeney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: President Feeney Vice President Hu Commissioner Brook Commissioner Jackson Alt. Commissioner Sarman Commissioner Roberts Alt. Commissioner Schuck Commissioner (K7) Tiruvallur Commissioner Watson Commissioner Whitehurst Absent: Commissioner Quinones Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director; Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant ; Agnes Lindor, Associate Planner; Schuyler Warren, Senior Planner COMMUNICATIONS – President Feeney mentioned that he and Commissioner Watson had attended a neighborhood meeting with the Washington Square Regional Center Committee the previous week. Commissioner Watson had attended this meeting representing the Planning Commission, while he attended on the consultant side. There were neighbors, business members, the consultant team and city representatives present. The committee should get back together early next year. CONSIDER MINUTES President Feeney asked if there were any additio ns, deletions, or corrections to the July 6 minutes; there being none, President Feeney declared the minutes approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING August 31, 2020 Page 2 of 3 President Feeney opened the public hearing. AMAN - CPA2020-00001 / ZON2020-00001 QUASI-JUDICIAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan map amendment from General Commercial and Medium-Density Residential to Medium-High- Density Residential. The applicant is also requesting a zoning map amendment from General Commercial and R-12 to R-25. LOCATION: 11655 SW Pacific Highway; WCTM 1S136CA Tax lot 01600 STAFF REPORT – No staff report currently. UPDATE – REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE Associate Planner Agnes Lindor introduced herself and said staff is asking the Planning Commission to continue this public hearing to September 14. She noted that staff is working with the applicant to resolve some issues related to the Transportation Planning Rule Analysis. President Feeney asked if a commissioner would like to make a motion to continue to September 14. MOTION Commissioner Roberts: “I move that we continue to September 14th.” Commissioner K7 Tiruvallur seconded the motion. VOTE All in favor, none opposed. MOTION to continue to September 14, 2020 passes unanimously. There was just one person from the public who called in to testify: Catherine Davidson of 7577 SE Touchwood St., Tigard 97223 was told the hearing was continued to a time certain (September 14, 2020). Ms. Davidson told the call screener that she would call in again on September 14th. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED BRIEFING Senior Planner Schuyler Warren went over a PowerPoint presentation giving a briefing of River Terrace 2.0 entitled “A Neighborhood for Everyone” (Exhibit A). He noted that the graphics on the presentation are very rough as this is a very early briefing. He went through the history of the project, how it fits into Council goal No. 3 and how it fits Tigard’s housing initiatives. He spoke about the project goals, the project timeline and the process. Some of the current activities include property access for environmental work and letters going out to all property August 31, 2020 Page 3 of 3 owners in reserves. The team will begin work within the next week. Schuyler noted that there is also a call for Community Advisory Committee Members. This is open to all – both residents and non-residents. To apply to be on the committee, people can fill out an application on the web at Engage.Tigard-OR.gov/RT2. Schuyler took some time to answer some questions from the commissioners. OTHER BUSINESS – Assistant Community Development Director Tom McGuire , along with Schuyler Warren answered additional questions about River Terrace 2.0. Tom went over the Planning Commission Calendar noting the various topics of meetings coming up. The next meeting will be the continued Aman Comp Plan Amendment public hearing that will take place on September 14. He also noted that on October 5 th there will be a public hearing regarding the Pac Trust Zone Change. Also at that meeting Tigard’s newest Associate Planner, Hope Pollard, will give a briefing on the Tigard Employme nt Lands project. ADJOURNMENT President Feeney adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary ATTEST: President Brian Feeney City of Tigard Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get itDoneCityofTigardRespectandCare | Do the Right Thing | Get it Done Planning Commission August 31, 2020 Community Development Block Grant Joint Entitlement City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 River Terrace West River Terrace South City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 History West Bull Mountain Concept Plan (2010) Led by Washington County Preliminary look at areas that include River Terrace and River Terrace 2.0 Completed prior to urban and rural reserves program, Metro changes to UGB process City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 History River Terrace Community Plan (2014) Led by Tigard Provided detailed community plan for River Terrace Completed after lands had been brought into UGB City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 History Polygon Planned Developments (2015-present) Led by private developer Provided detailed plan for development of specific areas Some are complete, others have approval, but are awaiting development. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 River Terrace West River Terrace South Rural Reserves City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Why Now? Council Goal 3 –Ensure Tigard grows and develops in a smart and equitable manner. Secure external resources to: Accomplish all planning and outreach activities necessary to expand the City’s urban growth boundary to include the South River Terrace Area. Complete Title 11 compliance, apply to Metro for UGB expansion, and annex South River Terrace. Prepare a concept plan for West River Terrace. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Why Now? Council Goal 3 –Ensure Tigard grows and develops in a smart and equitable manner. The city will direct all work under this goal, which is contingent on: All direct, indirect and overhead costs necessary to make South River Terrace “development-ready” funded by private sector partners and/or through grants prepared at the expense of the private sector partner. The inclusion of equitable development principles in River Terrace planning. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Why Now? Tigard’s Housing Initiatives The work builds on and is informed by: Tigard Housing Options code amendments (2018) Tigard Affordable Housing Plan (2019) HB2001 and HB2003 (2019) Tigard Strategic Plan Update (2020) Tigard’s equity initiatives (2020 into future) Executive Order 20-04 -GHG emission reduction (2020) City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Two Major Project Lenses Equitable Opportunity Climate Change Impacts City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Goals Identify a diverse mix of housing types including a variety of prices, sizes and types that can fit within integrated neighborhoods. Implement a transparent and inclusive process that incorporates meaningful input from a wide range of community members and stakeholders. Create an infrastructure strategy that provides for efficient extension of services and is coordinated with surrounding jurisdictions to establish regional solutions. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Goals Integrate transportation network planning that weaves together neighborhoods, commercial centers, parks and open spaces and provides a multi-modal approach to movement through and around the planning areas. Ultimately, the transportation network should work towards meeting the Tigard Strategic Plan vision. Identify important natural resources that should be protected, enhanced and integrated into public life. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Goals Create a market analysis that highlights the best mix of uses for both planning areas and the viability of a town center. Consider opportunities that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable urban living with housing types, building materials, and connections to the places people go. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Goals Develop an implementation plan that is achievable, grounded in financial reality, and that meets the city’s goals and policies. Carry forward all of the above objectives with a creative and innovative approach that feels unique and inspiring to the Tigard and River Terrace communities. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Context A Number of Considerations Will Shape the Plan Urban and Rural Reserves Existing Development Wildlife Refuge / City Park Property (Lasich Lane) South Cooper Mountain (Beaverton) King City West Community Plan Clean Water Services Basin Plan Washington County Urban Reserves Transportation Study City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Process Funding (2019) Metro 2040 Planning and Development Grant 300,000) Contract with Metropolitan Land Group to cover balance Request for Proposals and Contract (2020) RFP released in April Four proposals received Contract with OTAK, Inc. City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Process Analysis and Plan Development Local Consideration and Adoption Planning Commission makes recommendation City Council adopts plan Metro Consideration and Adoption Metro Policy Advisory Council -recommendation Metro Council approves plan and expands UGB City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Process Community Plan Annexation Primarily voluntary, based on opportunity Private Development City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Consultant Team OTAK Project Lead Parks Analysis Stormwater Analysis City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Consultant Team Urbsworks Housing Team Lead Mosaic Housing Needs Analysis Structure Affordability Scenarios Leland Consulting Housing Market Analysis Commercial Market Analysis City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Consultant Team Pacific Habitat Services Environmental Analysis Murraysmith Water System Analysis DKS Engineering Transportation Analysis City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Timeline Approximately one year April 2020 –RFP July 2020 –Contract and Notice to Proceed August 2020 –CAC and TAC formation September 2020 –Preliminary analyses complete October 2020 –Housing charette November 2020 –Concept plan alternatives December 2020 –Preferred alternative selection City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Project Timeline Approximately one year January 2021 –Preferred concept development February 2021 –Final analyses March 2021 –PC consideration April 2021 –CC consideration May 2021 –Application to Metro August 2021 –Metro decision City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Current Activities Property Access for Environmental Work Letters to all property owners in reserves Paid return postcards Team to begin work within the next week City of Tigard River Terrace 2.0 Current Activities Call for Community Advisory Committee Members Open to all –both residents and non-residents Focus on diversity and equitable opportunity Will meet virtually in 6 meetings over 8 months Planning Commissioners welcome to apply Engage.Tigard-OR.gov/RT2 City of Tigard Thank You. 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