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CPA2008-00009
120 DAYS = N/A • DATE MAILED: 10-31-2008 y ; .r CITY OF TIGARD 70, r 1',T�'1 C...t"��p.:L� � ' '�� Washington County, Oregon NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER BY THE CITY COUNCIL Case Number: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 Case Name: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS Applicant's Name/Address: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,OR 97223 Owner's Names/Addresses: N/A Address of Property: Citywide Tax Map/Lot Nos.: N/A A FINAL ORDER INCORPORATING THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 08-17). THE CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL HAVE REVIEWED THE APPLICANT'S PLANS, NARRATIVE, MATERIALS, COMMENTS OF REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE PLANNING DIVISION'S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION DESCRIBED IN FURTHER DETAIL IN THE STAFF REPORT. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON September 15, 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE REQUEST. THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO HELD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON October 28, 2008 PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION ON THE REQUEST. THIS DECISION HAS BEEN BASED ON THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FINAL ORDER. Subject: > To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Code Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov/code_ amendments. AT THE 10/28/08 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING, THE COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THIS REQUEST (Ordinance No.2008-17). ZONES: All Zones APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development,Housing, Public Facilities and Services,Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Action: > ® Approval as Requested ❑ Approval with Conditions ❑ Denial Notice: Notice was published in the newspaper, posted at City Hall and mailed to: ® Affected Government Agencies ® Interested Parties Final Decision: THIS IS THE FINAL DECISION BY THE CITY AND IS EFFECTIVE ON November 27, 2008. The adopted findings of fact, decision and statement of conditions can be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning Division,Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard, Oregon. Appeal: A review of this decision may be obtained by filing a notice of intent with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) within 21 days according to their procedures. Questions: Call the City of Tigard Planning Division or the City Recorder at (503) 639-4171. CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 08- /7 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS As A M /\_/ DE D WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, including a process for garnering citizen input; and WHEREAS, the Tigard visioning reports, community surveys, and policy interest team meetings were utilized to develop draft language for the update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan by updating the Introduction and adding a Glossary of key definitions; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, on September 15, 2008, and recommended approval of the proposed CPA 2008- 00009 by motion and with unanimous vote; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2008- 00009; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council adopted CPA 2008-00009 by motion, as amended, pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS, Council's decision to adopt CPA 2008-00009 is based on the findings and conclusions found in the City of Tigard staff report dated September 8, 2008, and the associated record, which are incorporated herein by reference and are contained in land-use file CPA 2008-00009. NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and to rescind existing text as shown in "EXHIBIT A"; and SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. ORDINANCE No. 08- 17 Page 1 of 2 • • • PASSED: By ti(Ian-1 rows vote of all Council members present after being.read by number and title only, this day of (2)c_.1.0-12-e.a_.- , 2008. Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council thi .s &--- clay of OCif)- -f2 , 2008. Craig Teirksen, Mayor Approved as to form: • sity Attorney C.3,!44 on File . /IA& 42000- )e, y Recorder - di of . fami 30 ?- s0 • • ORDINANCE No. 08- 17 Page 2 of 2 . • Utz.. ytt INTRODUCTION Plan Background The COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution." It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the City. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements, including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules, and applicable Metro plans and requirements. Equally important, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality, provision of needed public facilities, citizen involvement, etc. The 2008 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals, policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report, which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The CIO of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coor- dinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-1 • • tr INTRODUCTION 1'unctional Plan and the Regional Tran.portation Plan. To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development(DLCD) has approved or "acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in"compliance"with the statewide planning goals, and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment(PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was sepa- rately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore, each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the founda- tion for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards,public facility plans, capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use deci- sions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval, site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Communiy Development Code. However, plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions, such as conditional use applications. The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area. plan adoption and, as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation, both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision- making criteria. Ultimately,it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies,including those that are aspirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which 1-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • tr,0 INTRODUCTION ' they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies arc implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law (federal, state, or regional), and constitutional limitations. Furthermore,the City and other governments' responsibilities in the areas of public safety may requite emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the Plan, the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies, and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules, it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective, the Plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with appli- cable law, including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant, it needs to be updated periodi- cally to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdic- tions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes, several times, the importance of updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs, and consis- tent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal. Additionally, areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of "Special Planning Areas." Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-3 • • • "ryyzjr INTRODUCTION Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals, policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals,policies, and recommended action • measures in greater detail. GOAL: Definition - A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. POLICY: Definition - A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place - following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. 1-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • tro INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: Definition - A statement outlining a specific City project or standard which,if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff avail- ability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the Plan does not obligate the City to accom- plish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recom- mended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or amended, as conditions warrant. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 1-5 • • INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE Tigard; eubject to natural disasters; may; orderly a ►eri e. . . _. - 3. Provide a process by which the City may expand the Urban Planning Ar a boundary when the City, B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard 1 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • resese-Feperts; • 6. The continued work on the revitalization of Tigard's Central Business District; 1. They set direction for the City during the planning period; and e _ . 11 • . _ e e- . • . e. • City of Tigard 2 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • 2. Metropolitan Service District(MSD) peliGies-aFei b. Housing Goals and Objectives; and C. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). 3. Washington County D. HOW TO USE THE PLAN FOR LAND USE ACTIONS 1. Functions of the Plan a. Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; b. Zoning district changes; C. Conditional developments; and d. Subdivisions. 2. Land Use Actions How to Use the Plan In order to determine the effect of the plan on individual parcels of land, or on proposals for a. Determine the land use classification that applies to a specific parcel of land and read the related C. If the plan and zoning accord with what you want to do, check with the Planning and e. City of Tigard 3 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • p��ll GLOSSARY r 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream, lake, estuary, or other water body that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. Active Recreation—Active recreation refers to physical participation in activi- ties involving games, sporting events or similar activities which often require specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting fields, courts, aquatic facilities, buildings, etc. Active recreation may also include unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as play- grounds, dog play areas, skate parks, etc. Active Recreation Facilities - These are public or private facilities such as described above that accommodate those who wish to engage in structured or unstructured active recreation,play, or leisure activities. Adaptive Management -A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline condi- tions and desired end goals, periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing - The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. Biodiversity -The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur; encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. Citizen - An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privi- leges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program -A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. • Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1, "Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard G-1 • • �■1111/ GLOSSARY stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. Cluster - A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning; assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within indi- vidual facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational oppor- tunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include devel- oped facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co- exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a jurisdiction's land use program; including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property,including, but not limited to, construction,installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use,land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land, grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. G-2 City of Tigard •I Comprehensive Plan • • 116 GLOSSARY r Economic Gardening - Strategies and programs aimed at helping a communi- ty's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. Efficient Use of Land—Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy, and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, side- walks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effec- tively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being n nportant to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. • Encourage —Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a partic- ular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards —See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725. Family Wage - The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. Feasible —Reasonably capable of being done, executed, or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are;practicable. • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-3 . • I GLOSSARY Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary,or coast that is subject to regional flooding. Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code, including the establishment of rates by • the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities that provide a diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectrum of programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and Services —The physical, chemical, and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenway -An area of protected or reserved public or private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood plains,wildlife habitat,water quality functions, natural scenic qualities, etc. Greenspaces/Greenways may provide for low impact passive recreation activi- ties such as walking, nature study, and, where appropriate, biking. G-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • 'a' GLOSSARY mo; Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends.in order to meet their requirements for food, water, mobility, security, and reproduction. Habitat Friendly Development Practices —Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as • pier, post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. Hazardous Tree - A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. Hazardous Waste —A solid waste (solid waste includes solids, liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 261 as a hazardous waste; or • A "state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources —Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and other evidences of human activities that repre- sent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of a Nation, Oregon, or Tigard. Household Hazardous Waste —Any discarded,useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents,pesti- cides, cleaners, and paints. Impervious Surface —A solid surface, such as streets, parking lots, and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-5 • • I 1 r GLOSSARY amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster- Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies,worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. Innovative Business -A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). Intelligent Transportation Systems — A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system, can help improve safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility, minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method, usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species -A non-native species whose introduction does, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. An invasive species can be a plant, animal, or any other biologically viable species that enters an ecosystem beyond its native range. Landslides —The downslope movement of rock, soil,or related debris that is a natural hazard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A broadly accepted private benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Linear Parks - Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail- oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not • G-6 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY �■Iii■� adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land develop- ment that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro —The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail,public or entertainment,in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards — Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades, visibility, crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit — Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging"pollutants" through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged,monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general require- ments of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-7 • • L I GLOSSARY of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. Natural Resources —Resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5. Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors, groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. Natural Systems—Interactive,interrelated, and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initia- tive that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish, wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, either undeveloped or minimally developed, intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail- oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks,recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. G-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • . I��Il GLOSSARY mil Passive Recreation—This is recreation activity which does not usually require specialized facilities. Passive recreation typically involves unstructured activities such as walking for pleasure, picnicking,gardening, nature viewing, etc. Passive Recreation Facilities - These facilities may consist of minimal struc- tures, such as pathways, benches, picnic tables, etc., intended to accommodate unstructured, low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped, or minimally devel- oped, public or private land. Pocket Parks - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote — Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services —Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers, domestic water,water quality,parks, trans- portation, governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety,health, welfare,prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer, water, and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities, and which warrant recognition, promotion, and protection by the City Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-9 • • III��I l= GLOSSARY Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as excep- tionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state,or regional govern- mental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Recommended Action Measure—A statement outlining a specific City project or standard,which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and impor- tance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. Renewable Energy—Energy sources.that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indi- rectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee —Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river, lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terres- trial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat,adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. G-10 - City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • GLOSSARY rr • Sensitive Lands —Areas containing steep slopes,wetlands, drainageways, or floodplain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes wind- storms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow; ice, prolonged cold),thunderstorms, tornadoes, drought, prolonged extreme heat and other weather conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Solar Access —Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings, or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator, producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing - Housing units which are available to a specific popu- lation, such as elderly, disabled, homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-11 • • GLOSSARY Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof, assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit, building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Tigard Urban Planning Area—A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits, and contiguous unincorporated land for which both the City and Washington County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning. Tigard and Washington County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement (UP_AA) to coor- dinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within the areas. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits, and contiguous unincorporated lands. This area is co-terminus with the Tigard Urban Planning Area. Within the TUSA Agreement,Tigard is designated as the ultimate service provider of specific urban services.Also in the agreement, Washington County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider to all of the territory within the TUSA,including unincorporated properties. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calcu- lation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector- Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state,national, and international markets; and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local G-12 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY -- income from going elsewhere. Trails and Connectors -Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge,techniques, styles, etc. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie, mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land,public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city limits, including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Urban Forest, Diverse -An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species, genetics, abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement, hetero- geneity, forest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession, and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone —The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes-and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses, businesses, and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit), mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or ground- water at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-13 • • a11111111r GLOSSARY • circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wildfire —Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. Workforce Housing -Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. Comprehensive Plan Map Legend RESIDENTIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Low-Density Residential- These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Medium-Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-density resi- dences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. This designa- tion includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-high- density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types,but focused primarily on multiple-family neighbor- hoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential -These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. COMMERCIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Central Business District - The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. G-14 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY - Community Commercial -These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial- These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services, generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial - These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to • satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designa- tion includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial -These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS Mixed Use Commercial - These areas are intended to accommodate high- density office buildings, retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use devel- opments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under, behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment -These areas are intended to accommodate develop- ment concepts characterized by retail, office, and commercial services use, with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufac- turing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed, as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-15 • • I l GLOSSARY includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Heavy Industrial- These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufac- turing, processing, or assembly of semi finished or finished products,including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses. The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial -These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activi- ties which include manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, or treat- ment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I L and I P zone. OTHER DESIGNATIONS Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution -These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. G-16 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • 1111 X" City of Tigard 'TIGARD Memorandum To: City Council From: Ron Bunch, Assistant Community Development Director Marissa Daniels, Assistant Planner Re: Comprehensive Plan Definitions Date: October 15, 2008 On October 14, 2008 Council held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary (CPA 2008-00009). The Council did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made. A short commentary to explain the change is also included. Active Recreation —Sec the Tigard Community Development Codc Chapter 18.120. Active recreation refers to physical participation in activities involving games, sporting events or similar activities which often require specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting fields, courts, aquatic facilities, buildings, etc. Active recreation may also include unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as playgrounds, dog play areas, skate parks. etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Active Recreation Facilities —These are public or private facilities such as described above that accommodate those who wish to engage in structured or unstructured active recreation, play or leisure activities. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining active recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where active recreation takes place. Greenspace/Greenway—An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable , .: - . - . .. - . - : - - , . - . - : :. . •;; - ,. . . An area of protected or reserved public or private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood .lains wildlife habitat water .uali functions natural scenic •ualities etc. Greens.aces • Greenways may provide for low impact passive recreation activities such as walking, nature study, and, where appropriate, biking. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this policy to clarify that greenipace/greenway can occur on both public and private property. Invasive Species —Plant3, animals, and microbes not native to a region, which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally, out compete native species for available resources, reproduce prolifically, and dominate regions and ecosystems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. A non-native species whose introduction does, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. An invasive species can be a plant, animal, or any other biologically viable species that enters an ecosystem beyond its native range. Staff Commentary: This definition comes from the State of Oregon Invasive Species Council and is similar to the definition contained in Executive Order 1312. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A broadly accepted private benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this definition to reflect Council's discussion that T EED is a private benchmark that is likely to change throughout the life of the Plan. Passive Recreation— -- - - •: ; : . -. ` - . - - - -- - - :: - - : : - :. e. This is recreation activity that does not involve high levels of physical engagement and which does not usually require specialized facilities. Passive recreation typically involves unstructured activities such as walking for pleasure, picnicking, gardening, nature viewing, etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Passive Recreation Facilities —These facilities may consist of minimal structures, such as pathways, benches, picnic tables, etc., intended to accommodate unstructured, low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped or minimally developed public or private land. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining passive recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where passive recreation takes place. • • Sensitive Lands —As defined in Chapter 18.775.010-.0 of the City of Tigard Community Dev . Areas containing steep slopes, wetlands,drainageways, or floodplain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Tigard Urban Planning Area —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement under governance by the City. A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated land for which both the City and Washington County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning. Tigard and Washington County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement (UPAA) to coordinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within the area. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUSA are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Arca identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated lands. This area is co-terminus with the Tigard Urban Planning Area. Within the TUSA Agreement, Tigard is designated as the ultimate service provider of specific urban services. Also in the agreement, Washington County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider to all of the territory within the TUSA including unincorporated properties. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUSA are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. • CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 15,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER President Jodie Inman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Caffall, Fishel Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss, Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS City Councilor, Gretchen Buchner, spoke to the Commissioners about her role as liaison to the Planning Commission. She encouraged them to feel free to ask for workshops with Council to stay on top of things. She answered some questions regarding her role as liaison. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the August 18, 2008 minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Inman, Walsh EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall 5. PUBLIC HEARING CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS PLANNING COMMISSION MI38'17NG MINUTES—September 15,2008_Pagc 1 of5 I:\I,RPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9.15-08.doc REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning,Natural Resources and Historic Areas,Environmental Quality,Hazards,Parks,Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation,Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Commission President,Jodie Inman, opened up the Public Hearing. Senior Planner,.Darren Wyss,gave the staff report. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment before the Commissioners at this time would update the Introduction to the Comp Plan, and add a Glossary of key terms that are found throughout the document. By way of background &review,Wyss presented the following: Introduction: • Presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. • Essentially, it outlines how to use the Plan. • This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. • The Intro also clearly defines upfront what a goal,policy, and recommended action measure is and the City's obligation for each. • The City is not breaking new ground with this updated Intro, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. • The Commission reviewed the Intro at its Aug 18th workshop and did not request any changes be made. Glossary: • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment to come before the Commission a year ago. • As each chapter met with PIT, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • Definitions are based on accepted federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus was reached as to the definition that best fits Tigard. PLANNING COMMISSION METING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 2 of 5 L\L1tl'LN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Nearing\rpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • The Commission at its Aug 18 workshop, requested staff to revisit a number of definitions before tonight's hearing and review the clarity/content. Staff reviewed the definitions and has included recommended changes along with commentary in a Memo dated Sept 8th. These recommended changes are also incorporated into Exhibit A of the Staff Report. Wyss concluded that staff had found the language included in the amendment to be in compliance with the applicable state land use goals, the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and regulations and, therefore, staff recommends the Commission forward to the City Council the language found in Exhibit A. President Inman recognized Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114th,Tigard, OR—who had signed in to testify in opposition. Ms. Beilke went over the reasons she was in opposition. (Contained in Attachment 1.) There were no other members of the public present to testify either for, or against. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATION With the commissioners'consent, Staff did not go through the changes one by one, but addressed the changes as the Commission had specific questions, comments, or suggestions. At this point, President Inman asked if any of the Commissioners had questions, comments, or suggestions. After deliberation, the following changes to the Glossary were agreed upon and recommended: • Add "Active Recreation—See Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." • Under "Greenspace/Greenway" add "or" to and - so it would read "An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEI I'ING MINUTES--September 15,2008—Page 3 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • "Natural Resources" change to read: "resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5:ineludiftg Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants and plant communities. • Under "Open Space" delete "both undeveloped or minimally developed." • Add "Passive Recreation —See the Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." MOTION After President Inman's summarization of the recommended changes, Commissioner Vermilyea made the following motion: "Madam Chair, I move for approval of application Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009, and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report and based on the amendment enacted or adopted here this evening." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. There was a vote and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Inman, Muldoon,Vermilyea& Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall President Inman noted this item is scheduled for the City Council Workshop on October 14th, while the Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28th. There was a question as to when the Planning Commission Public Hearing on "Urbanization" would be corning back. Wyss answered "October 6th." [The newspaper had failed to publish the requested Public Hearing Advertisement—therefore, the upcoming hearing, after being properly advertised, would be revisited on 10/6.] 6. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant Community Development Director, Ron Bunch,briefly talked about the upcoming October 21st joint meeting the Planning Commission will be having with City Council. He called to their attention the February 19th minutes from the Planning Commission Special Session (held prior to the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting.) The minutes from that joint meeting were also included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Bunch asked the Commissioners to send staff any comments they might have about the upcoming several months of things they would like to work on. He said staff would put together a report for the Commission at its October 6th meeting and they will all have an opportunity to discuss this in depth before meeting with Council on October 21st. He said this would be a great opportunity to talk about the next phase. PLANNING COMMISSION MRIiTING MINUTES September 15,2008—Page 4 of 5 1:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9.15-08.doc One of the commissioners asked whether the joint Planning Commission/City Council October 21st meeting would take the place of the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20th. Bunch said yes, this would take the place of that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT President Inman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. • I Doreen Laughlin,Administrative 'list II ate... ATTEST: President Jodie Inman PLANNING COMMISSION MEET ING MINUTIS—September 15,2008—Page 5 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Pnckets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • ATTACHMENT 1 August 25, 2008 Planning Commission City of Tigard • RE: CPA— 2008-00009 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP),yet have little input on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources, but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • Introduction Section —.1) This needs to have a section on Uplands, # of acres, what it contains, etc. 2) There needs to be a section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard, as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • There need to be Definintions for the following, as all of these are addressed either in the Parks,Recreation, Trails & Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. • Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that *examples would be included in the Definitions section. • "Community Parks" —Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or open space in Cook Park than developed areas. "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • "Greenspace/Greenway" -=Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource." We have many areas in our greenways that are small(less than 5 acres) but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds, amphibians and many other species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre • O but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space" - Add, "Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species."This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • "Rare" —There needs to be a definition for"rare" as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant, fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon, unusual,or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases, rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs,.camas, western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community, and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered "species of concern"by state agencies." • "Upland Habitat"—Add, "Upland habitats include for example, * oak prairie (in Bonita Park),Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland" —Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend /"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species - Include definitions for both State and Federal listings including"Threatened,Endangered or Sensitive" listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • "To the Extent Feasible"—This wording has been added despite it being opposed by both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified at recent hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding, etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere'in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Susan Beilke, Board Member, Fans of Fanno Creek Friends of Summer Creek The Turtle Conservancy } MEMORANDUM TIGARLI 2027 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner RE: Comp Plan Definitions DATE: September 8, 2008 At its August 18, 2008 meeting, the Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Commission did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit and requested a few terms be added before the public hearing. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made and the additional terms that were added.A short commentary to explain the change is also included. partnerships, joint stock companies and any group of citizens. An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Staff Commentary— The Commission wanted to ensure the definition was consistent with the policies that are written as a citizen being within the city limits. The new definition is common and found in most dictionaries looked at by staff The Commission was presented this definition at the workshop and liked the language `entitled to its privileges or franchises". Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. (Corvallis) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for this definition to be added. Staff reviewed polig language and a number of definitions used in otherjurisdictions'Comp Plans. This definition is consistent with its use in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the public community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within individual facilities. 1 S . Staff — The Commission asked for clarification as to a facility needing to be publicly owned to meet the conditions of this definition. The answer is yes, the intent of the definition is to separate publicly owned facilities from privately owned facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and These parka are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Staf-Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Family Wage-The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. The average covered pay per worker acro33 all indu3tric3, typically at the county level. Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was confusing and asked for an alternative. The alternative definition is commonly found in economic development documents around the country. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities Recreation facilitic3 that provide a diverse, , array of recreation choices. Together, thc3c facilitic3 and allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to whether this is meant to be one facility or a combination of faci lities. The intent is a collection of facilities and is now reflected in the definition. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Staff Commentary— Commissioner Muldoon requested that demand management be included in the list of measures included in the definition. Staff believes it could be represented by `other best management and operation practices'; but sees no harm in its inclusion. Greenspace/Greenway •- - - . . . . - . • . - . . . •• - • . • • - -An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Habitat Friendly Development Practices —Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development 2 practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as pier, post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added based on the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places program. Linear Parks e . . . - - - . . . - . • . - . • -- - . . - - . . . • •- . • uses-y- :: ; : . . . : .: - : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by• traditional neighborhood parks. -- Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format'content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, both undeveloped or minimally developed, intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation nature oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format!content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Pocket Parks , : : -: • . - - - • - - -Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. 3 Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s), which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with its use in the policies and to also confer with the City Attorney. The City Attorney feels the definition is adequate. Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include a definition for rare, threatened, and endangered species.As a threatened or endangered species is a commonly accepted term, staff did not include a separate definition. This definition is consistent with the example provided by Ms. Beilke, with an addition that it must be listed to be considered rare. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) : •.•-•. - . . -- : • ;.. - - • : ; as identified and periodically updated though the Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Program. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to ensure the definition was consistent with Metro Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are rcpleni3hcd by natural processes on a sufficiently per unit of time i3 not too great. Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indirectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with State of Oregon definitions. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added to clarify Tigard's programs and its relationship to Metro Title 13 program. Special Use Area • . - - _ - - - - - - - - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. 4 .' Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like,the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie, mixed conifer forest, etc. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include examples of upland habitat. This is consistent with a number of other definitions that include examples. Urban Forest—Breftellrelefineetita All the trees located within the city limits collectively, including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to why there needed to be a separate definition for urban forest and urban forest, diverse. These were two terms the Policy Interest Team debated at length and felt needed to be separately defined Staff sees no harm in having the two definitions included. The definition for urban forest was cleaned up to add more clariy. Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to look into the definition used by the Oregon Department of State Land. The definition from DSL is consistent and is as follows: 141-090-0020 Definitions For the purpose of these rules: (35) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (ORS 196.800(16) and OAR 141-085-0010). Staff finds the definition to be consistent with all state agencies. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) • - - : - . a • - •• •. - - = • •• a - = - -• ; ; - •• -• damaging, or 13 threatening to damage, forc3t rC36utCC3 er 3tructurc3. Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was to narrow in its use of forestland and aske d staff to review the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan definition. The Glossary is now consistent with Washington Coun y. 5 s • Please review the Introduction and Definitions and if you have any questions, or would like to see more terms defined, please be sure to contact me at darrenC),tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. See you on Monday the 15th. • 6 • O Agenda Item: - Hearing Date: September 15,2008 Time: 7:00 PM -RT P' O NINGR0Z)NINFI& )TST *. 11 . .... a H.a; .iL } - • :FOR:T.HE:,CITY.�.OF>T G u..�. .2- , 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) CPA2008-00009 PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 LOCATION: Citywide ZONING DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. ` SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends;that 01'6-Planning Commission:firids,..this':request to meet..the necessary,approval:," criteria:Therefore;staff recommends..that the Planning Commission RECOMMENDS to the Tigard City Council that it amends:tle Tigard;Comprehensive Plan as determined=through the:public• hearing.process:: _ STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 1 OF 21 • SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the community. It outlines goals, policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships between people, land, resources, and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by State law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. Land development and related activities, including the City's development codes, also must be consistent with adopted Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. It is important to ensure the Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land use and Tigard's future. For this reason, the Tigard City Council made it a goal to update the Comprehensive Plan and over the past 15 months the Plan has been updated chapter by chapter. Although minor updates had taken place over the years, this is the first complete update of the original 1983 Plan and it now reflects current and projected community conditions. Now that the language addressing each particular Statewide Planning Goal has been updated, the final step is to update the Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. Essentially, it outlines how to use the Plan. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document. These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings, Planning Commission workshops and hearings, and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal, state, or regional documents. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision- makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. The amendment before the Planning Commission tonight is to make a recommendation on the content of the Introduction and Glossary. The Commission has reviewed the definitions throughout the process of making recommendations on each chapter and then held a workshop for further discussion. The Introduction was also reviewed at the workshop. The Planning Commission agreed by consensus with the content of the language and subsequently scheduled to bring the language to public hearing for recommendation. Proposal Description The primary intent of the proposed update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. The language will guide the way the Plan is used and provide the framework within which decisions can be made. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 2 OF 21 This amendment is the last of a series of amendments that has updated the Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. This amendment will update the Introduction and Glossary that outlines how to use the updated Plan, and defines key terms for future decision-makers when using the Plan. The new goals, policies, and recommended action measures have been found to be compliant with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and administrative rules when utilizing the attached definitions in the Glossary. Therefore, the language is consistent with the Department of Land Conservation and Development. SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT Applicable criteria,findings and conclusions • Tigard Community Development Code o Chapter 18.380 o Chapter 18.390 • Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies o Citizen Involvement o Land Use Planning o Natural Resources and Historic Areas o Environmental Quality o Hazards • o Parks, Recreation,Trails, and Open Space o Economic Development o Housing o Public Facilities and Services o Transportation o Energy Conservation o Urbanization • Statewide Planning Goals o Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. City Department and outside agency comments SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan would establish how to use the Plan and defines key terms included in the Plan. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. Therefore, the application is being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 3 OF 21 i Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation of public policy. Type IV-matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. Findings: The proposed amendment outlines the way in which goals, policies, and recommended action measures are utilized. This includes the emphasis on key terms when interpreting policies. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendments will initially be considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised • Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; 3. Any applicable Metro regulations; 4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and 5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions in this staff report that address applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Titles, the amendment is consistent with this criterion. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendments satisfy the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code. CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: A review of the comprehensive plan identified the following relevant policies for the proposed amendments: - Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2. The City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. - Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community Development Code. Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 4 OF 21 • Information was distributed throughout the process via the.project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Policy 5. The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross-section of the community. Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of citizens and stakeholders were involved in the policy interest team meetings by not only soliciting volunteers, but by inviting organizations that share a common interest in that particular topic. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the . website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the community volunteers who participated on the policy interest teams. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Findings: Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 5 OF 21 • . community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Policy 5. The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations, interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Findings: Outreach methods included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Chapter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1: The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers while implementing the document. Policy 3. The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Findings: The City sent out request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond. Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report. This policy is satisfied. Policy 20. The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and responsive to community needs, provide reliable information, and conform to applicable state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers in implementing the document. The primary intent of the update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 6 OF 21 • i regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. Findings of conformance to applicable state and regional requirements can be found in Section V of this Staff Report. Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. . Chapter 6: Environmental Quality Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 7 OF 21 • . The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 7: Hazards Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 8 OF 21 • i Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation,Trails, and Open Space Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks . Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8; and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 9: Economic Development Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening _ Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 9 OF 21 • • 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 10: Housing Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defiled in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 10 OF 21 • • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 12: Transportation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Compatibility STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 11 OF 21 • • Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 14: Urbanization Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 12 OF 21 • • THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197 Statewide Planning Goal 1— Citizen Involvement: This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, and submitting written comments via the website. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. • Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning: This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. Findings: The proposed amendment provides a factual basis on how to use the Plan and defines important terms that may be used as decision-making tools when interpreting goals, policies, and recommended action measures. The proposed amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision-making process. Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met. Statewide Planning Goals—Natural Resources STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 13 OF 21 • • This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic areas and sites. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water, and land resources of the state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO TH PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 14 OF 21 . • • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and • 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 7—Areas Subject to Natural Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The following terms relating to the.City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs • This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and,where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 15 OF 21 • Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open'Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8; and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 9:Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout. the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health,welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 16 OF 21 • • 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 10:Housing To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing• The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 17 OF 21 • • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 12:: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal13:Energy Conservation Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 18 OF 21 • • • • Compatibility Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability). The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for.New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 19 OF 21 • • CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff fords that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals. • SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections. CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: City of Durham City of King City City of Lake Oswego City of Portland City of Tualatin Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District Tualatin Valley Water District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Tri-Met Transit District The City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Clean Water Services had an opportunity to review this proposal and had the following comments (Exhibit B): We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available online) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. Findings: The Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards implement Metro's Tide 3 requirements through a jurisdiction's development code. The City of Tigard has adopted the Standards into the Tigard Community Development Code. Policy language is included in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan under Goals 6 and 11 that direct the City to comply with all state and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 20 OF 21 • • regional standards, which includes the Clean Water Services standards.Therefore, staff "- recommends not including any further language in this proposed amendment. • CONCLUSION: Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, staff finds the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best interests of the City. SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances, Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public hearing process. ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. • EXHIBIT B: CLEAN WATER SERVICES COMMENTS. • • �,.,r S G✓ — • September 8; 2008 PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss ; . DATE Senior Planner giLLLA4 / �•'f$1■Aa✓ September 8, 2008 APPROVED BY: Ron Bunch DATE Assistant Community Development Director • STAFF REPORT TO TI-IL' PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE 21 OF 21 CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY • M I I I. ,� City of Tigard °`_ . Tigard Business Meeting — Agenda mittpeoni • TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD(LCRB) MEETING DATE/TIME: October 28, 2008/6:30 p.m. Study Session and 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard- Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION • Discuss Instituting a Citizens'Transportation Advisory Committee - Community Development Department • Discuss Approach to Revising Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB) Member Agreement- Public Works Department • EXECUTIVE SESSION- The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) (e) real property transactions negotiations and (h) for consultation with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session maybe • held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Call to Order- City Council,Local Contract Review Board 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications &T.iaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items • 7:35 PM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION(Two Minutes or Less,Please) • Chamber of Commerce Representative • Citizen Communication-Sign Up Sheet • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of 5 7:40 PM. • 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council and Local Contract Reziew Baxrzl) These items are considered to he routine and mzy be enacted in ore nzhon zeit1 cut separate discussion Anyone rnzy nequest that an item rennzai by motion for . discussion and separate action Motion ta• 3.1 Approve City Council Minutes for August 26 and September 23,2008 3.2 Appoint Members for Urban Forestry Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee- RES NO. 08- 3.3 Approve Budget Amendment #09-06 to the FY 2008-09 Budget Granting $1,000 to the Tigard Chamber of Commerce for the Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration-RES NO.08-_ 3.4 Implement an Information Security Program for the City of Tigard to Comply with Senate Bill 538,the Oregon Identity Theft Protection Act (OITPA),Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, and Federal Trade Commission Rules - RES NO.08-_ 3.5 Local Contract Review Board (LCRB) 3.5.a-Award Contract for Construction of Senior Center Garden Room 3.5.b - Award Contract for Construction Documents and Permitting Services for Lower Fanno Creek Park 3.5.c - Award Contract for Design Services on the Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street Intersection Project-Phase 2 3.5.d- Amend Contract for Recruitment Services to Include Accounting Supervisor Position • Consent Agenda- Items Renvred for Separate Discussion These items are amsidei d to k routine and mry be enacted in one motion without separate discussion Anyone mzy request that an item k renzned by nzaian for discussion and separate action 7:45 PM 4. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING- ZCA 2008-00003/CACH ANNEXATION REQUEST: The applicant's requests approval to annex two (2) parcels totaling 1.43 acres to the City of Tigard. The proposed annexation does not include any development plans. The subject property is an island of unincorporated land surrounded by the City of Tigard, with land owned by the City on the west and south and private land on the north and east. LOCATION: 15170 SW Sunrise Lane;Washington County Tax Map 2S105DC,Tax Lots 00101 and 00300. COUNTY ZONE: R-6 District (Residential 6 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the Washington CountyR 6 District is to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan for areas designated for residential development at no more than six (6) units per acre and no less than five (5) units per acre, except as specified by Section 300-2 or Section 303-6. The intent of the R-6 District is to provide the opportunity for more flexibility in development than is allowed in the R-5 District. EQUIVALENT CITY ZONE: R-7: Medium-Density Residential District. The City of Tigard R-7 zoning district is designed to accommodate attached single-family homes, detached single-family homes with or without accessory residential units, at a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, and duplexes, at a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. Mobile home parks and subdivisions are also permitted outright. Some civic and institutional uses are also permitted conditionally. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: The approval standards for annexations are described in Community Development Code Chapters 18320 and 18390, City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan (updated version) Goal 1 and Goal 11 (Policy 4 and Policy 6), and City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan (non-updated version)Policy 10.1;Metro Code Chapter 3.09;and ORS Chapter a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor b. Declarations or Challenges - Do any members of Council wish to report any ex pane contact or information gained outside the hearing,including any site visits? - Have all members familiarized themselves with the application? TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of 5 • - Are there any chaenges from the audience pertaining to the Council's jurisdiction to hear this matter or is there a challenge on the participation of any member of the Council? • c. Staff Report: Community Development Department d. Public Testimony - Proponents - Applicant - Other Proponents - Opponents - Rebuttal/Final argument by applicant e. Staff Recommendation f. Close Public Hearing g. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 08-_ 8:00 PM 5. INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING- FINALIZE SANITARY SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT NO.38 (FAIRHAVEN STREET) a. Open Public Hearing b. Declarations or Challenges c. Staff Report: Engineering Staff d. Public Testimony e. Staff Recommendation f. Council Discussion g. Close Public Hearing h. Council Consideration: Resolution No.08- 8:15 PM 6. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 - UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUC11ION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS a. Open Public Hearing b. Rules of Procedure: City Attorney c. Declarations or Challenges - Does any Council member wish to declare or discuss a conflict of interest or abstention? d. Staff Report: Community Development Department e. Public Testimony Proponents Opponents f. Staff Recommendation g. Council Questions h. Close Public Hearing i. Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 8:45 PM 7. APPROVE A TRESPASS AND EXCLUSION ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT ON CITY PROPERTY a. Staff Report:Police Department b. Council Discussion c. Council Consideration:Ordinance No. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 r sr:rc+%-5.555-r5.; <°za..:_ za c4:s-,.--°:-s'..;✓.r; .51:..55,,,-.;.,:..;; a..,.::s=xss-x:.:-;:vac na:ss r,, ..e tzsa ra--r::::. �c_.s. n......,.,.. City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov y� Page 4 of 5 • • , . 8:55 PM 8. THIRD QUARTER GOAL UPDATE a. Staff Report:Administration Department 9:10 PM 9. OOUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2) All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 9:15 PM 12. ADJOURNMENT I:\ADM\Cathy\CCA\2008\081028 business.doc TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 5 of 5 ... 0 • , _. _... _ - ___ , . AGENDA ITEM No. 6 October 28,2008 PLEASE PRINT 77,4:4 4.,city of Tigifid publi:c meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's:pliblic meeting and. records laid. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly awiikble to all members of the publit. The names and addresses of peis 018:who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a publie.-recora. Proponent-(Speaking InTavor) Opponent-(Speaking Against) Neutral Narrie,A4 sS&Phoine.No. Name,Address"&Phcine No. Name,AddreSs&Phone No. ,..). 1\ No SY'l '7V.)--- '12'- ?( 9P(P17.ra'. . . Name,Address&Phone No Name,Address.&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No. . ' Name,Address'84 Phone No Name,Address&Phone No Name,Address&Phone No . . Name,Address&Phone No Name,Address 4 Phone No Name,Address&Phone No , . i -: ,Name,,Address&Phone No. Name,Address&Phone No._ Name,Address&Phone No. I I : i 1 • 411— AGENDA ITEM No. 6 Date: October 28, 2008 TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on: Legislative Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment . • CPA 2008-00009 - Update the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Add a Glossary of Key Definitions • This is a City of Tigard public meeting,subject to the State of Oregon's public,meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part Of the public record and is openly tradable to all members of the public. The names and addresses ofPersons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included-in the meeting minutes, which is a pitblic record. Due to Time Constraints City Council May Impose A Time Limit on Testimony • I/Acim/Cathy/CCSignup/Leg.PH Comp Plan Amendment • • ii City of Tigard • TT RD Tigard Business Meeting -- Minutes TIGARD CITY COUNCIL, LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD (LCRB) MEETING DATE/TIME: October 28, 2008/6:30 p.m. Study Session and 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Council President Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ Staff Present: City Manager Prosser,Assistant City Manager Newton, Community Development Director Coffee, Public Works Director Koellermeier,Assistant Community Development Director Bunch, City Attorney Ramis, Project Planner Roberts, City Attorney Ramis, City Recorder Wheatley • STUDY SESSION Track 1 • Discuss Instituting a Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee—Community Development Department Assistant Community Development Director Bunch advised that Mayor Dirksen asked staff to present information about instituting a Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee. Interest in this type of Committee arose from issues affecting Tigard and the entire region. There has been a lot of effort relating to transportation in the City of Tigard;i.e., empowering several ad hoc committees along with dealing with transportation issues administratively. These ad hoc committees are formed on a regular basis,which led to the question, "Would a standing committee provide a dependable go-to source for advice and citizen engagement?" However, a concern was expressed that this new advisory body might result in added expense and tap resources. Alternatively, there might not be enough activity to keep this Committee busy. Staff reviewed five other Portland-area jurisdictions that use this type of advisory board or committee. A summary of the findings is contained in the staff report. The jurisdictions reviewed were Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Hillsboro, Oregon City, and Gresham. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said the fundamental question before the City is: Is it necessary to involve citizens on the issues surrounding transportation? Many of the items on the agendas for these committees in other jurisdictions come to staff administratively and then often the item is presented to the City Council for a TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of22 • • decision. Is it important to receive citizen recommendations on some of these transportation matters prior to the Council deliberation? Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said from staff's perspective, there is another issue: Do we want to keep forming ad hoc transportation groups one after another and each time letting expertise go? Each new committee means going through a process to form the committee. In the near future, there will be many transportation issues coming before the City Council: o Tigard 99W Improvement and Management Plan o High Capacity Transit/Light Rail o Metro Transportation Improvement Plan o Transportation System Plan o Implementation of the Neighborhood Pathways Plan Council might also decide for this group to take up other matters; for example, bicycle and pedestrian safety or the downtown circulation plan. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch advised staff has not made a recommendation. He asked for the City Council to provide staff with direction on this matter. Councilor Buehner commented she had brought this issue to the forefront based upon the fact that she did not like the process of forming and disbanding the Transportation Financing Task Force. More than half of the people who served on the Committee signed up to serve again. Councilor Buehner confirmed for Council President Sherwood that the scope of work for this committee would change. Councilor Wilson said he felt the Transportation Financing Task Force's scope was too limited; however, he has mixed feelings about a permanent committee. The Planning Commission is tasked with many of the transportation issues and it is good to have one group overseeing land use and transportation because these should be reviewed together. In addition, a committee in some ways distances the City Council from these matters and transportation is so important-- he does not want to be distanced from it. Councilor Buehner pointed out there has always been one City Councilor serving as a voting member on the Task Force so there was immediate contact with the City Council. Councilor Woodruff said one of the goals of a permanent committee is to have the involvement of citizens so more people have opportunities to develop their interests and skills and possibly move into a City Council role. He said he did not see any downside to forming this as a permanent committee. Council President Sherwood commented that transportation is a "hot button" for many and it will be imperative that the community is involved because solutions are not going to be easy—resolution will mean receiving a lot of input, funding, and creativity. "The more people we get involved, the better." Councilor Woodruff said he did not think this committee would take the City Council"out of the loop" as the Council will be involved whenever there are decisions to be made and major issues to review. Mayor Dirksen noted he shared some concerns similar to Councilor Wilson's. He was concerned that citizens might view this as creating a buffer between them and the City Council. He asked what level of responsibility should be given to this group. Should it be an advisory board or a commission,working at a level comparable to the Planning Commission? He added this might be a way to take some of the TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of 22 • • burden off the Planning Commission by allowing them to focus specifically on land use planning. The two groups would need to work closely on certain issues. The Mayor said many of the assignments identified are one-time projects;i.e., the TSP update and the downtown circulation plan. There are other items that would be recurring;i.e., the Capital Improvement Program. Mayor Dirksen also pointed out that if it is determined later that this group is no longer needed,it could be disbanded. Planning Commissioner Vermilyea noted the Planning Commission would like, at least initially, the Transportation System Plan update to feed into the Comprehensive Plan process. He agreed that, if formed, this new group should work closely with the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioner Vermilyea recalled that about a year ago the Planning Commission came to the City Council to be relieved from some of the burdens of serving on other committees, particularly during the Comprehensive Plan update. Now, that the Comprehensive Plan update is nearly completed, the Planning Commission might be more receptive to serve on other groups such as this one. Mayor Dirksen said it appears that the majority of City Council is saying to move forward with establishing this transportation group. There remain questions with regard to the level of the group's function. Several opportunities exist; for example, this committee might report to the Planning Commission rather than the City Council. His vision is that the group would be at the same level as the Planning Commission, but this is open for further discussion and suggested that the City Council members give this some thought and invited future input from City staff as well with additional research. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch summarized the City Council direction from this evening. Staff will put together examples of roles, responsibilities,representative membership, organizations, and address the question of the relationship between the Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission. In addition,identify the ongoing responsibilities the Commission would have. City Manager Prosser commented that a clear "charge" needs to be articulated and staff can bring ideas for City Council consideration. Track 2 • Discuss Approach to Revising Intergovernmental Water Board (IWB) Member Agreement—Public Works Department Councilor Buehner advised there have been discussions for years about cleaning up the ambiguities in the IWB Intergovernmental Agreements. There is a separate agreement with each member of the IWB: Durham,King City, and Tigard Water District and they are not all the same;it has been suggested that there only be one agreement. The agreements will sunset in the year 2018 and there is fear about what might happen after that date. Determination of how exits can occur is necessary; the current agreements'language is ambiguous and difficult to interpret. Another issue is that Tigard currently provides water to an area within the Tualatin Valley Water District. Councilor Buehner advised a formal request should be initiated to transfer this portion to Tigard. This area is within the Tigard city limits. She suggested looking at establishing a logical boundary. Mayor Dirksen said he had an informal meeting with Tigard Water District Commissioner Henschel. Commissioner Henschel expressed concern about the sunset date in the existing agreement and what might occur if members did not choose to renew the agreement. Mayor Dirksen agreed that this should be evaluated well before the date of the sunset and to look at language,which would perpetuate the agreement. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of22 • • While we are reviewing the sunset date,it would be a good time to make other changes. Mayor Dirksen said he would like to see a single agreement with language dealing with Comprehensive Plan principles or, perhaps a decision made to deal with some matters in a different way. For example,make sure that the roles of the members are clearly defined in the new agreement. Councilor Buchner said part of the issue regarding service provision,is that the language phrases this in terms of a veto; that is,Tigard has veto power over certain decisions. The suggestion was that we change this from a veto to a process—make it more proactive. Mayor Dirksen said the agreement provides that if major policy changes are to be made, there must be consensus among all of the members. The language is subjective. Councilor Buehner noted there are issues with expansion of boundaries. Tigard has veto power if one of the other IWB members wants to expand. This is negative,reactive phraseology and could be rewritten in a proactive manner. In response to a question from Councilor Woodruff, Councilor Buehner advised that all the Intergovernmental Water Board members want amendments to the IWB Intergovernmental Agreements. Councilor Wilson noted that Areas 63 and 64 are an issue;development of these areas will depend on water. He said he was amenable to cleaning up some of the language. He cautioned that before major revisions are made, clarity is needed on what will happen with those areas. City Manager Prosser noted a discussion on the urbanization forum is scheduled for a November City Council meeting. Councilor Wilson said he is particularly concerned because we are obligated for$70 million in new improvements and the cost of water will increase--we need to make sure our citizens'interests are addressed. Councilor Buehner noted many things have been brought up with regard to the agreement and some of these would be considered controversial by more than one of our partners. At this time, she said she is looking at those things that will make this work more efficiently. Councilor Wilson said he was in favor of clarifying but not in favor of making major changes. Mayor Dirksen and Councilor Buehner advised major policy changes are not proposed;rather, the proposal is to address the sunset language and to clarify areas of ambiguity. Public Works Director Koellermeier said to keep in mind that this is a four-party agreement. It took two years to develop a two-party agreement with Lake Oswego. Councilor Buehner said that everyone has come to the table asking for changes. Councilor Woodruff asked about the boundaries issue; Councilor Buehner said this has not been discussed. Mayor Dirksen said he would not want to make this a priority project now since there are so many other things being addressed. This is something we should do in the near future and well before the sunset date. Councilor Buehner said this has already been postponed for discussion with the Intergovernmental Water Board because she had not had an opportunity to discuss this with the rest of the City Council. This is on the agenda for the next workshop and she feels obligated to participate. Mayor Dirksen said he has heard agreement to move forward. Councilor Woodruff said,in the short-term,if all four partners agree to clarify language then that is definitely supported by the City Council. Long-range issues will need to be dealt with at some point. City Council consensus was to move ahead with clarification language. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 4 of22 • • Track 3 • Discuss 3.5 b.: Award Contract for Construction Documents and Permitting Services for Lower Fanno Creek Park Senior Planner Nachbar advised this item was removed from the October 14 City Council agenda. This item deals with the Walker Macy contract to produce construction documents and obtain permits for Lower Fanno Creek Park. The reason it was removed from the October 14 agenda was because there was a question regarding funding eligibility. Some parks projects were reprioritized and funding has been established for the project. When this was last discussed by the City Council, a concern was raised about getting this in front of the public so they are aware of new construction. An article was written for the December Cityscape. Senior Planner Nachbar said now that the funding has been identified, he would coordinate with the Parks Board. In response to a question from Councilor Woodruff,Senior Planner Nachbar confirmed there were two other bids. One bid was disqualified and the other bidder was interviewed. He reviewed the background of the bidders. Walker Macy's bid was considerably lower than the others. Senior Planner Nachbar advised the contract award is for$260,000. The actual contract will be about $230,000 plus an amount for contingency. The product will be detailed construction drawings for about 25 acres that will eventually connect with the public plaza and Main Street. There will be four new bridges. Some bridges will be removed,several large boardwalks will be built,the trail will be realigned and constructed,and the park will be restored. The construction drawings for the stream meander will be done by Clean Water Services. This project will form a piece of the infrastructure to support the downtown along with the Burnham Street and Main Street projects. This sets up the environment for investment in the downtown. The project will be done in phases. Administrative Items: ✓ Update on business meeting agenda for tonight: • Citizen Communication: Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Chris Zoucha will be present to update the City Council on Chamber activities. • Council received a marked-up version of the proposed resolution regarding the Information Security Program for the City of Tigard. City Attorney staff advised that the deadline for an information security program was moved from November 1, 2008, to May 1, 2009; therefore, the November 1, 2008, date was removed from the last Whereas clause in the resolution. Staff would like to proceed with this initial policy. Attorney Ramis agreed we did not need to delay the proposed program since we can amend the resolution later if needed. • Item 3.5 c. will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration (Award Contract for Design Services on the Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street Intersection Project—Phase 2) City Council decided to cancel the Fifth Tuesday meeting scheduled for December 30. The November 11 and December 23 City Council meetings are cancelled. Mayor Dirksen advised the City was invited to take part in the Mayor's Action Challenge for Children and Families. To participate we would confirm that we would try to take action in the coming year in four areas. Mayor Dirksen said that he is supportive of this group's goals; however, given Oregon cities' role with social services, he was not sure the City of Tigard could promise to meet goals in the following areas: ✓ Opportunities to learn and grow; TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 5 of 22 • • ✓ A safe neighborhood to call home; ✓ A healthy lifestyle and environment; and ✓ A financially fit family in which to thrive. Mayor Dirksen, said with the City Council's concurrence, he would respond that, reluctantly, he would not be participating. No Council member objected to the Mayor declining this invitation. o Mayor Dirksen said the City of Tigard has been invited to take part in the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights. The 60th Anniversary is December 10, 2008. With concurrence of the Council, the Mayor will issue a proclamation and receive a presentation at a City Council meeting from the Washington County Human Rights Commission. No Council member objected to participating as the Mayor described. • EXECUTIVE SESSION -The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. under ORS 192.660(2) (e) real property transactions negotiations and (h) for consultation with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. Executive Session recessed at 7:28 p.m. due to time constraints. Council resumed its Executive Session discussion at 9:35 p.m. 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council and Local Contract Review Board to order at 7:34:17 PM 1.2 Roll Call: Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Council President Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications &Liaison Reports Mayor Dirksen advised that at the end of the meeting Council would receive a 3`d Quarter Goal Update. During the summary of transportation issues,he will bring up issues that arose during the joint MPAC/JPACT meeting he attended. 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items City Manager Prosser advised there were no non-agenda items. He announced there would be an Executive Session after the conclusion of the business meeting. 7:35:23 PM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION • Chamber of Commerce Representative: Chris Zoucha—Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce CEO thanked the City Council for its support. Several City Council members were able to participate in the annual golf tournament,which was a great success. A new Chamber of Commerce office manager was TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 6of22 • • hired, Stephanie Woosley. Mr. Zoucha reviewed some of the upcoming Chamber of Commerce events: Halloween Trick or Treat on Main Street;PGE Power Breakfast on November 21, 7:30 a.m.; the Tree Lighting on December 6,5-7:30 p.m. Mayor Dirksen referred to the Halloween event on Main Street hosted by downtown businesses. He urged people to visit and patronize downtown businesses. • Citizen Communication John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane,Tigard, Oregon presented testimony on two items: 1. Mr. Frewing said that he watched a program recently where the Lake Oswego candidates for Mayor were participating in a debate. They were asked;'What one thing would they do to make Lake Oswego better?" From the discussion he said he heard an idea that Tigard ought to consider: Somewhere early in the land use development process,before an official City decision takes place, there ought to be some sort of mediation session so affected people can openly talk about differences and compromises before the formal hearing process,which starts causing expense on all sides. Mayor Dirksen said this would be worthwhile for staff to look into further. 7:43:39 PM 2. Mr. Frewing commented on the City Council's discussion last week regarding the street maintenance fee. He mentioned an e-mail he sent to the Council,but has not heard back. He said he wants to make sure the City Council does not forget about his concern about changing the methodology as well as changing the rate. Several years ago when the street maintenance fee was first established, a citizens committee recommended that the fee should be derived 60-70% from commercial and industrial and 30-40% from residential. The Oregon Grocers Association had a different suggestion,which reversed the cost responsibility and the City Council agreed to this and "took out" funds for sidewalk maintenance. Because gas prices have doubled since that time, Mr. Frewing said sidewalk maintenance should be included as a program supported by the street maintenance fee. He said the City Council ought to look at a change in the methodology for collecting that fee. Mr. Frewing also reported that at last week's meeting, the City Council was told about a split in revenue from commercial and industrial people vs. the residential people. This is half the story. He said the City Council needed to know what the split was on expenses. How much was allocated to commercial/industrial streets vs. residential streets. He said he hopes when staff returns to discuss this further,that these kinds of things will be considered up front. • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication: None 7:45:57 PM Mayor Dirksen reviewed the Consent Agenda. Item 3.5c. was removed for separate consideration and was discussed by the City Council after consideration of the Consent Agenda. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 7 of 22 • • 3. CONSENT AGENDA: 3.1 Approve City Council Minutes for August 26 and September 23,2008 3.2 Appoint Members for Urban Forestry Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee—Resolution No. 08- 64 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3.3 Approve Budget Amendment#09-06 to the FY 2008-09 Budget Granting$1,000 to the Tigard Chamber of Commerce for the Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration—Resolution No. 08-65 A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT#09-06 TO THE FY 2008-09 BUDGET GRANTING $1,000 TO THE TIGARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION 3.4 Implement an Information Security Program for the City of Tigard to Comply with Senate Bill 538, the Oregon Identity Theft Protection Act (OITPA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, and Federal Trade Commission Rules—Resolution No. 08-66 A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING AN INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 538,THE OREGON IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT (OI IPA)AND THE FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANSACTIONS (FACT) ACT OF 2003,AND FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION RULES 3.5 Local Contract Review Board (LCRB) 3.5.a—Award Contract for Construction of Senior Center Garden Room 3.5.b -Award Contract for Construction Documents and Permitting Services for Lower Fanno Creek Park 3.5.c—Removed for separate consideration; see below. 3.5.d- Amend Contract for Recruitment Services to Include Accounting Supervisor Position Motion by Councilor Wilson, seconded by Councilor Buehner,to approve the Consent Agenda,less Item 3.5c. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes Removed for separate consideration from the Consent Agenda: 3.5.c—Award Contract for Design Services on the Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street Intersection Project-Phase 2 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 8 of 22 • • Mayor Dirksen announced this was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion because the City Council members have questions on the contract amounts. City Engineer Duenas, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2A Assistant Manager Sam Hunaidi and W&H Pacific representative Wayne Bauer were present to answer questions for this agenda item. City Engineer Duenas reported that when the City first started this project,it was envisioned to be accomplished in two phases. Phase 1 was to bring the project up to 50 percent design. The focus of the first phase was to look at the design components;i.e.,how many lanes needed to be widened,what elements are to be added to the intersection and the approaches. Some items were deferred to Phase 2. The delayed items included the geotech investigations as well as the detailed design on the profile. Mr. Duenas explained that they did not want to spend very much money on the alignment until they determined how wide the lanes were going to be. Phase 1 turned out to be less extensive. City Engineer Duenas said issues have come up on the Hall and 99W project,which are similar to this project. On the Hall and 99W project, one of the requirements is that when an upgrade occurs,bus pullouts are typically required on a road such as this. Some of the other issues involve technical issues regarding the alignments coming up from the bridge and then coming back down from the 217 Interchange. These issues are under review to resolve. City Engineer Duenas said the City does not want to purchase any buildings it would not need and the bus pullout would have a big impact. Some suggestions have included relocating or eliminating the bus stop. There will be a bus pullout at the Hall Boulevard project and,perhaps,it could be combined with the required pullout for this project since it is only a block away. Staff would like to begin the Phase 2 project so both phases can be under one construction contract. Mayor Dirksen advised that he and Councilor Wilson requested this item to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Part of the concern was the amount of expense, about 18%, for the engineering work when compared to the total cost of the project. Typically engineering costs are somewhere between 6 and 10%. Is there something about this project in particular or about highway projects in general that would cause that percentage to higher. Councilor Wilson said he is aware that public works projects are more expensive and while it might be good to ask why that is, he said he does not think this project should be held up. Councilor Wilson noted the City made an exception with regard to the competitive process for this project to coincide with the Hall Boulevard project. He noted the progression from $50,000 to $200,000 and now$800,000 and he said he did not think this should go through without any examination. Councilor Wilson said he would like some assurance that we are not paying more than what we should be paying. He also commented that Phase 1 was $100,000 less than what was projected but then with Phase 2, the amount is $200,000 more than what is estimated. Councilor Wilson noted staff responded to a question he posed in an email communication advising there were some potential Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requirements that might be driving up the costs,including whether we would have to take a building. He said he decided it was time to review this. He added that the City is considering extending the gas tax for a couple of years to pay for a project that is getting more expensive. He suggested that we evaluate and get some buy-in from ODOT first as to whether the curvatures can be adjusted and can there be 11-foot lanes before we proceed. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 9 of22 • City Engineer Duenas responded that staff was having discussions on how to ease the process. He proposed the easiest way might be to amend and extend the Hall/99W project. Access management is one area where a lot of work has been done. City Engineer Duenas said ODOT has pledged to work with the City of Tigard. City staff is working with TriMet and ODOT to resolve the issues regarding the bus pullout to determine if this could be rearranged. The intention is to avoid taking the building. Councilor Wilson questioned whether,as a matter of policy, some standards could be relaxed because the improvement is better than what exists. Mr. Hunaidi from ODOT said all options are under review to determine what can be done to accommodate the improvement. They need to consider the standard and they can deviate somewhat to address the City's concern. He said there might be some resolutions to meet ODOT's requirements at the same time meeting the objective of what the City is trying to do for that intersection. With regard to the access management,Mr. Hunaidi said ODOT could approve what was added as a result of the second phase. Mr. Hunaidi said the bus pullout issue can be worked out. The alignment issues, according to Mr. Hunaidi, are something that must be addressed from a technical point of view. Councilor Wilson said he was concerned about how much must be spent on design fees before it is known if we have reached the"deal killer." Mr. Hunaidi said the design must meet ODOT standards; however,Mr. Bauer would need to address the design fees. Mr. Bauer commented on his firm's history with working with the City of Tigard for the last three years. They have worked with Washington County for more than 20 years. He said they are not a firm that "goes to the well" to ask for changes in their contracts. They try to scope and budget the projects to meet the needs and the client (staff) controls their work as they move along. City Engineer Duenas is in charge,which is the reason why the previous contract was under estimate. Work that was not needed in the first phase was deferred to the second phase so they could make educated decisions based on the available funds. The Highway 99W improvements will receive lot of scrutiny from ODOT because it is their facility. W&H Pacific has allowed for a number of"back and forth"reviews with ODOT to refine the design and control the costs. Mr. Bauer said their job is not only to lead to a safe improvement,but also to lead to a cost-effective improvement for the City of Tigard. He said there should be no concern with W&H Pacific doing anything more than what City Engineer Duenas and Right-of-Way Administrator McCarthy will want them to do. The project allowed some cushion for additional work where needed;however,they hope to hold down those costs as well as the construction costs by working with Mr. Hunaidi and ODOT to come up with the best design for the intersection. 8:04:24 PM Mr. Bauer said that for the Hall/99W project,many of the technical issues/problems have been worked out;i.e., design exceptions and access management. This work has set the stage for this project to go substantially smoother. The City of Tigard will get the benefit of these past actions. 8:05:06 PM City Engineer Duenas reminded Council that W&H Pacific did go through a competitive selection process. In addition, this firm is working on the Hall/99W project. He explained the on-call consultant procedures and the process followed in this instance. 8:06:01 PM Councilor Woodruff noted his appreciation to Mr. Hunaidi and Mr. Bauer for coming to this meeting. He said the City Council is watching this project carefully. "We really stepped out on this in terms of passing the local gas tax for Tigard for the express purpose of making this change to have some effect TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov ( Page 10 of22 • • on the traffic problem on 99,which always flows to the top of people's concerns about living in Tigard. We want this to be done as efficiently and cost a less amount of money and that there's a good partnership with ODOT in both that intersection and the one you are going to work on..." He said by watching it carefully,we are going to be in good shape and the citizens will be served once the work is done. 8:06:56 PM City Engineer Duenas advised there will be an open house in December to present information about both the Hall/99 project and the Greenburg Road project. An open house with selected invitees (immediate property owners)was held last week. Council will receive a briefing on November 18 about both projects. 8:07:50 PM Councilor Wilson said he would support approving the contract,but with two requests: 1. .To the extent possible,move forward the negotiations with ODOT (at least on a conceptual level) to obtain agreement so we will know the expenses;i.e., the taking of the building. This information should be reported to the City Council before the project is too far along. 2. Separate from this contract,look at engineering costs relative to construction costs. What is the experience throughout the County? Find out if we are comparable to this and private sector costs and,if needed, find out why it is different. 8:08:51 PM Mayor Dirksen agreed with Councilor Wilson,particularly with regard to his second request. He said it is not because we question anyone's veracity on this. As elected officials,he said they need to be in control of these costs and make sure they are making the correct decisions for the citizens. 8:09:21 PM Motion by Council President Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Woodruff, to approve Consent Agenda Item 3.5c.,Award Contract for Design Services on the Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street Intersection Project,Phase 2 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 8:09:52 PM 4. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING—ZCA 2008-00003/CACH ANNEXATION REQUEST: The applicant's requests approval to annex two (2) parcels totaling 1.43 acres to the City of Tigard. The proposed annexation does not include any development plans. The subject property is an island of unincorporated land surrounded by the City of Tigard,with land owned by the City on the west and south and private land on the north and east. LOCATION: 15170 SW Sunrise Lane;Washington County Tax Map 2S105DC,Tax Lots 00101 and 00300. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 11 of22 • • COUNTY ZONE: R-6 District (Residential 6 Units Per Acre). The purpose of the Washington County R-6 District is to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan for areas designated for residential development at no more than six (6) units per acre and no less than five (5) units per acre, except as specified by Section 300-2 or Section 303-6. The intent of the R-6 District is to provide the opportunity for more flexibility in development than is allowed in the R-5 District. EQUIVALENT CITY ZONE: R-7: Medium-Density Residential District. The City of Tigard R-7 zoning district is designed to accommodate attached single-family homes, detached single-family homes with or without accessory residential units, at a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet,and duplexes, at a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. Mobile home parks and subdivisions are also permitted outright. Some civic and institutional uses are also permitted conditionally. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: The approval standards for annexations are described in Community Development Code Chapters 18.320 and 18.390, City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan (updated version) Goal 1 and Goal 11 (Policy 4 and Policy 6), and City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan (non-updated version) Policy 10.1;Metro Code Chapter 3.09;and ORS Chapter 222. 8:10:15 PM a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing. b. City Attorney Ramis reviewed the rules of procedure for this public hearing. c. Declarations or Challenges were reviewed as follows: - Do any members of Council wish to report any ex parte contact or information gained outside the hearing, including any site visits? Councilor Buehner advised she was familiar with the site. - Have all members familiarized themselves with the application? All City Council members indicated they were familiar with the application. - Are there any challenges from the audience pertaining to the Council's jurisdiction to hear this matter or is there a challenge on the participation of any member of the Council?There were no challenges. 8:14:39 PM d. Staff Report: Associate Planner Pagenstecher presented the staff report. A copy is on file in the City Recorder's office. e. Public Testimony: None. f. Staff recommended approval of the annexation as set forth in the proposed ordinance. 8:16:34 PM g. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing. h. Council Discussion and Consideration: Ordinance No. 08-16 Motion by Councilor Buehner, seconded by Councilor Woodruff to adopt Ordinance No. 08-16. ORDINANCE NO. 08-16 —AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 1.43 ACRES OF LAND, INCLUDING TWO (2) PARCELS,APPROVING THE CACH ANNEXATION (ZCA 2008- 00003) AND WITHDRAWING PROPERTY FROM THE TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, WASHINGTON COUNTY ENHANCED SHERIFF'S PATROL DISTRICT AND WASHINGTON COUNTY URBAN ROADS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 12 of22 • • The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 8:18:18 PM 5. INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING—FINALIZE SANITARY SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 (FAIRHAVEN STREET) a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing. b. Declarations or Challenges were reviewed as follows: - Have all members familiarized themselves with the proposed reimbursement district?All City Council members indicated they were familiar with the proposed reimbursement district. - Are there any challenges from the audience pertaining to the Council's jurisdiction to hear this matter or is there a challenge on the participation of any member of the Council? There were no challenges. c. City Engineer Duenas presented the staff report outlining the final results of the project. A copy of the staff report and the PowerPoint presentation are on file in the City Recorder's office. Two property owners have already hooked up to the sewer as they needed the sewer connection for health/safety reasons. d. Public Testimony 8:26:09 PM • Judy Burman, 11225 SW Fairhaven Street,Tigard, OR 97223 asked about the permit to connect to the sewer. She said her understanding was that this project was completed prior to July and,if they were to secure the permit,it would cost them$2,835. When she talked to someone at City Hall, there was an issue with the contractor and the final amount;this issue was not settled until after July 1. The permit increased in the meantime by$300. She said she did not think they should be penalized and they should only have to pay$2,835. City Engineer Duenas responded that the contractor had a claim,which the City denied at first. A settlement was negotiated. The fee increased July 1. In response to a question from Mayor Dirksen,City Engineer Duenas said it was possible that the district could have been finalized before July 1 if there had been no challenge. He said he could do some research. Mayor Dirksen noted the fee in question is not a City fee;it is a Clean Water Services fee and the City Council does not have the ability to grant an exception to pay the lesser amount. He advised Ms. Burman this could be appealed to Clean Water Services and,if after staff researches the substantial completion date,it appears this could have been finished before July 1, the City could also file a letter of recommendation that the fee be reduced. Councilor Wilson said this is not a penalty situation,it is the yearly fee adjustment. Ms. Burman acknowledged they knew of the increase and added that this increase is substantial— 10%. She was told the reason there was no final figure for the assessment was because of the issue with the contractor. She requested some assistance with the appeal process. Mayor Dirksen agreed the City could help sort out this process and if the facts do show that under normal circumstances you would have been able to get your permit before the fee increased,the City Council would be happy to be an advocate and encourage Clean Water Services to grant an exception. Councilor Wilson advised that CWS is "our"agency in the sense that we are citizens of Washington County and in TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1.3 of22 • • their district. A good question is, "Why did it go up 10%..." Mayor Dirksen asked Ms. Burman to leave her contact information with City Engineer Duenas. 8:32:18 PM • Sharon Klump, 11345 SW Fairhaven,Tigard, OR 97223,declined to testify;she advised her question had been answered. 8:32:35 PM • Robert Mills, 13530 SW 115th Avenue,Tigard, OR 97223,noted that the cost of the district is based on 22 lots paying their fair share. If not all of the lots pay,how does that affect those who hook up early. Mayor Dirksen said it has no effect;the charge is based on a fair amount to each. If someone within the district does not hook up within 15 years, then they do not have to pay the assessment. e. Staff Recommendation: City Engineer Duenas recommended the City Council adopt the resolution finalising Reimbursement District No. 38, Fairhaven Street. Sewer will be made available upon passage of the resolution. 8:34:02 PM f. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing. g. Council Consideration: Resolution No. 08-67 Motion by Council President Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Woodruff to adopt Resolution No. 08-67. RESOLUTION NO. 08-67—A RESOLUTION FINALIZING SEWER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT NO. 38 (SW FAIRHAVEN STREET) AND AMENDING THE PRELIMINARY CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT CONTAINED IN RESOLUTION NO. 08-05 The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes Mayor Dirksen commented that some of the districts have been difficult and more expensive to construct. He noted this district was completed for less than the original estimate. 8:34:50 PM 6. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 —UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing. b. City Attorney Ramis reviewed the rules of procedure for this hearing. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 14 of22 • • 8:38:44 PM c. Declarations or Challenges were reviewed: - Does any Council member wish to declare or discuss a conflict of interest or abstention?There were no declarations or challenges. 8:38:54 PM d. Staff Report: Assistant Planner Daniels presented the staff report,which is on file in the City Recorder's office. Assistant Planner Daniels reviewed the changes made to the Glossary after the October 14, 2008, City Council meeting. These changes are outlined in an October 15,2008,memorandum attached to the staff report. 8:43:27 PM e. Public Testimony • John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane,Tigard,OR 97223, said the ordinance does not refer to Attachment 2 and this should be reflected. Mr. Frewing commented on Page 2 of Attachment 2 it states that passive recreation does not require high levels of physical activity. He did not think this is correct. Fanno Creek Trail is used extensively by runners and that is "quite a physical activity." He asked this be clarified. At the top of Page 3,Mr. Frewing referred to language on Sensitive Lands. Originally,the language said to"see the Tigard Code that defines Sensitive Lands." Now,the language says: "Areas containing steep slopes,wetlands, drainage or floodplain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code." Significant habitat areas are not listed;however,it is listed in the Development Code. Mr. Frewing referred to the Community Development Code 18.775.010. He said there is a specific Tigard map adopted along with the Goal 5 Rules (Tualatin partners),which listed significant fish and wildlife habitat. Mayor Dirksen and Councilor Wilson commented that significant habitat area might not come under the heading of Sensitive Lands. Councilor Wilson said that traditionally Sensitive Lands has not included wildlife habitat and if we were going to regulate them accordingly,that would be a change. This is something that needs to be debated. Mr. Frewing asked that the letter"s"be added to the last word in the definition, "The Tigard Urban Planning Area(s)" to reflect there are two areas: Bull Mountain and Metzger. Mr. Frewing referred to the Tigard Urban Services Area definition. In the third line from the bottom, the language refers to the TUSA agreement. It is not stated that there is such an agreement but Mr. Frewing said he thinks there is an agreement between Washington County and the City of Tigard,which needs to be stated to be consistent with the definition above for the Urban Planning Area(s)Agreement. Mayor Dirksen agreed it is phrased differently,but the meaning is there. 8:48:58 PM Councilor Buehner suggested to address Mr. Frewing's concern with the"passive recreation" wording to delete a portion of a sentence. She affirmed the Mayor's clarification that this wording is,"This is recreation activity that does not usually require specialized facilities." 8:49:43 PM Mr. Frewing returned the attention to the Tigard Urban Services Area noting he thought this area should be referenced since it will be in existence for the next 20 years. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 15 of22 •\ • 8:50:07 PM Mr. Frewing then referred again to Sensitive Lands. Reading from 18.755.010 (G)(5): Significant fish and wildlife habitat areas designated on City of Tigard significant habitat areas map, Ord. 06-20, Ord. 05-01. Council members clarified for Mr. Frewing that this is Sensitive Habitat,which is different from Sensitive Lands—the regulations are different. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch advised that in Section 18 -- Sensitive Lands -- all of those areas are within wetlands and drainage ways. It might be determined in the future that there are other sensitive lands in the city besides wetlands,drainage ways, or floodplains (might include upland areas as well). Those areas would be designated and regulated pursuant to the same process by which we determine these lands are significant. What we are doing by referencing wetlands and drainage ways is referencing the ordinance within which this topic is defined. One may mention significant fish and wildlife habitat areas in the City of Tigard areas map;however,Assistant Community Development Director Bunch suggested caution if we start determining that it includes significant habitat because we might be subject to other kinds of standards and regulations.After discussion, City Council members concurred the proposed language is acceptable after Assistant Community Development Director Bunch affirmed that the proposed language is not in conflict with the Code. 8:54:03 PM Mr. Frewing clarified, "for the record" that, "You are saying this definition is not in conflict with the Code." City Council members agreed with this statement. 8:54:26 PM Mr. Frewing referred to Exhibit A,Page I-1. In the third paragraph of the first subsection,it says, "The current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the 2007 Resource Report,which provides the substantive, factual basis for many of the Plan chapters." He said he has commented on the Tigard 2007 Resource Report that, "It doesn't include anywhere near the same kind of factual information that was included in the 1983 Tigard Comp Plan. It is a watered-down version of that material...I have urged the staff to have that material in the 2007 Resource Report because the new Comp Plan references current conditions. If we don't have an official record of what those are...there's nothing to anchor your review on. We need a clear, comprehensive statement of current conditions in the city,which are incorporated in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report." 8:56:35 PM Mr. Frewing asked what are the relationships among the Zoning Map, the Transportation System Plan, Parks Master Plans and other plans and maps used by the City to implement the Comprehensive Plan. He said that some of those other documents have likely been considered as part of the Comprehensive Plan in the past. To the extent that this is a story about how you are to use the Comprehensive Plan,he thought it was lacking in telling people how use those narrow and specific documents. The introduction ought to address this. Mayor Dirksen and Councilor Wilson clarified for Mr. Frewing that the Zoning Map and Transportation System Plan are not part of the Comprehensive Plan; these documents implement part of the Comprehensive Plan,but do not become part of the Comprehensive Plan. Councilor Wilson explained that the Zoning Map becomes the regulations that follow from the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Frewing said he thought the Comprehensive Plan should tell people how to use these other documents. Mayor Dirksen said he thought the relationship of these documents to the Comprehensive Plan is comparable to the relationship between the Oregon Constitution and the Oregon Revised Statutes. The Statutes are not part of the Constitution,but the Constitution is used to create the Statutes. Mr. Frewing indicated this was acceptable. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 16 of22 • • 8:59:04 PM Mr. Frewing referred to the middle of Page I-2 of Exhibit A,where it states, "These actions are accomplished through specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards for public facility plans, capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc." Council concurred with Mr. Frewing's statement that the Council thought this covered the relationship as he questioned above. Mr. Frewing said, "So,it's a legislative proceeding that adopts and changes those documents." Mayor Dirksen responded that it forms the basis for changing the documents;it does not actually make the change. This will be a legislative procedure before the City Council. 8:59:59 PM Mr. Frewing referred to a section of Exhibit A,which is the old Comprehensive Plan language "lined out." He referred to the"lined out"material that talks about governmental coordination. He said this section is missing from the new Comprehensive Plan and he asked the City Council to reinstate this or similar language. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch noted this language is included in a separate chapter called "Goal 2 Land Use Planning." This chapter includes the Goal 2 coordination requirements of statewide planning goal;it is adequately covered. 9:01:49 PM Mr. Frewing noted his concerns with the Glossary. On Page G-1,a citizen is defined as an inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges and franchises. He said this needs "a little bit of fixing." "They are not all entitled to all • privileges and franchises; for example,voting. And yet,if I live in unincorporated... `inhabitants'— it's not clear whether or not I work there or my residence is there." He suggested this wording: "...entitled to at least one of its privileges or franchises." Council President Sherwood commented that she thought the above suggestion was argued extensively at the Planning Commission level and this is "what we all settled on." 9:02:59 PM Mr. Frewing noted consistency with use of the words residents and citizens throughout the document. Council President Sherwood advised the glossary provides the definition where the term"citizen" or the term"resident"is used. 9:04:31 PM Mr. Frewing referred to Page G-3,where it talks about a floodplain as an area adjoining a stream that is subject to regional flooding. He said, "I don't know what region you are talking about. I think there is conflict arising because on Page G-1 you define something a little bit different,which is a 100-year floodplain...It seems to me that those are not connected and should be. A floodplain is a hydrological,geographical location subject to flooding at some recurrence interval. A 100-year floodplain is that area subject to flooding at a 1 percent recurrent chance. A 100 years probability. Regional flooding—is that at Fanno Creek or Columbia River or is that..." Councilor Wilson advised that we do not have any tidal estuaries or coasts here. He said he believed this was simply the dictionary definition. Council President Sherwood added that it is a definition for where the word is used within the document. These terms have been extensively researched along with a TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 17 of22 • • review through hearings. Mr. Frewing replied he had gone through the process and has argued that the term"100-year floodplain" should mean that area subject to flooding every 100 years,not only as determined by FEMA maps. There are other areas in the City that are also low elevation and get flooded in a 100-year storm and they are not included in the FEMA's classification and,yet, they would subject the resident or landowner to damage or whatever flooding impacts this land. Therefore, Mr. Frewing argued that the 100-year floodplain ought to be defined as a geographic feature rather than just a FEMA event. He said, "If you want to say that FEMA has rules for certain water bodies, that's great. But, a 100-year floodplain is not just a FEMA matter." Councilor Buehner stated that we are governed by FEMA rules with respect to the 100-year floodplain. It would not be consistent with federal law for us to have a definition that was not consistent with FEMA guidelines. Mr. Frewing responded that the was not asking the City to violate FEMA guidelines,he was asking the City to recognize that there are floodplains in Tigard, which are not covered by FEMA guidelines because FEMA did not map those areas. Councilor Buehner said we are bound by the federal rules. Mr.Frewing said he was not objecting to the rules. He said, "When water runs down hill and if we get a 100-year storm,you are going to get flooding in a certain area and that is the 100-year floodplain whether FEMA mapped it or not. Where FEMA has mapped it,Tigard has adopted those maps and that's fine and let's use those maps." Councilor Wilson said that this is why the language is non-specific because what we are really are talking about is probabilities and no one can predict the future. Even the 100-year floodplain is a somewhat arbitrary line. 9:08:18 PM Assistant Community Development Director Bunch provided some background information on this subject. This issue was argued extensively at the Planning Commission as it relates to what is a floodplain and what is an area subject to flooding and the like. There are areas subject to localized ponding and flooding that are not within the jurisdiction of FEMA. These definitions were specifically used as it relates to our regulatory program and the regulations imposed by FEMA. This issue has been reviewed at the Planning Commission as well. 9:09:03 PM I Councilor Woodruff asked Mr. Frewing if the items he is bringing up at this hearing,are items that have already been discussed by staff and the Planning Commission previously or is he taking this opportunity to bring up some new matters. Mr. Frewing said some have been discussed previously, while other matters have not been discussed. He said he did not attend the Council workshop, because citizen input was not received. He said he did attend the Policy Interest Team meetings and made many of these comments at those forums. As a matter of the public hearing,Mr. Frewing said he is trying to get the City Council to reconsider what has gone on before. Mr. Frewing acknowledged he prevailed on some of his points and commented that staff has tried to do as good as job as they can. However,he said there are still some outstanding issues he wants to raise. 9:10:07 PM Mr. Frewing cited Page G-11 and the word"support." In many places the policy says Tigard will support this or that. He said, "It says to aid the cause,policy, or interests of or contribute to the progress or growth of,which is pretty reasonable except it doesn't say when it's going be applied. I would simply urge you to say...in discretionary matters before decision makers. In other words, there are going to be times when you can or cannot do it. And, I want you to say that in those discretionary matters , to support something means to aid the cause policy or interests. That just simply tells you when you are going to do it." TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 18 of22 • • 9:11:30 PM Mr. Frewing said he does not understand definition (on Page G-12) of the phrase"up to date." He cited language that says,`Being in accord with relevant facts,knowledge, techniques, styles, etc." He again said he does not know what this language means. It would make more sense to him if the language said, `Being in accord with recent relevant facts..." He said, "Up to date means now, not ten years ago." 9:12:12 PM Mayor Dirksen asked for staff comment on the above concern. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said, "This was arrived at the determination of really what is an up- to-date Comprehensive Plan...the Comprehensive Plan and all of the documents and things that we work with embody a large number of facts,circumstances, conditions, and so on and so forth. What is relevant to one particular situation may or may not be relevant to another. For example, facts or issues that are ten years old may not be relevant to an issue;however, facts that are relevant three weeks ago are relevant to an issue. So,we are searching for as much flexibility in describing what is up to date and providing decision makers with that discretion or flexibility as well. This was consciously done in terms of providing a broad range of what relevancy is." 9:13:19 PM Mayor Dirksen asked for additional comments from others who might not have had an opportunity to sign up to speak during this public hearing. There were no additional comments. 9:13:29 PM f. Staff Recommendation Assistant Planner Daniels advised that staff has found that the language included in the amendment complies with the applicable state land use goal,the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies,as well as federal, state,and regional plans and regulations. Therefore, staff recommended that the City Council adopt the language presented in Exhibit A. g. Council questions. Councilor Woodruff asked if staff had heard testimony tonight from Mr. Frewing that was new and needed additional consideration. Or, does staff feel as if they have adequately dealt with those items. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch advised that over the last three years,with the last two years being a review in depth, that the staff feels they have adequately addressed the items raised. Mr. Frewing brought up the issue of what are sensitive lands and significant habitat. He also brought up an issue relating to lands that have been designated as significant or sensitive lands on some of the City's maps,which were in the 1983 plan. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said, 'What really is our intent is to go through and identify these areas...pursuant to direction from Council, such as we have talked about the inventories of significant habitats, such as upland tree growths and the like that can be protected pursuant to Goal 5. So,that is really part of the Plan implementation program as it relates toward the regulatory map or to standards. We want to implement the Plan in accordance with state law. So really, that is also what we have to do. Because the 1983 Plan,being 25- years old,is really out of date. And, some of it may or may not have been applicable or supportable by current state standards. So,we have made every effort to vet these things,discuss them with the Planning Commission and come to definitions and we feel comfortable with what we have to date. Recommendations such as what is passive or not passive recreation are certainly appropriate to changes TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 19 of22 • • as Councilor Buehner said, but...I consider (running) passive recreation because it involves an unstructured activity and not using a specialized facility. So, a lot of it is sometimes how much does one want to dance on the head of a pin...I think all of these definitions are sound and they do a good job for us." 9:16:28 PM h. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing. 9:16:33 PM Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 08-17 Councilor Buehner advised she wants to make sure everyone understands the suggested changes with regard to passive recreation. She agreed with adding the"s" to the end of Tigard Urban Planning Area. Mayor Dirksen asked if Councilor Buehner was proposing to make a motion to"accept the chapter as proposed in Exhibit A,as modified by Attachment 2,and also including the two changes relating to passive recreation and adding the"s" to Planning Area(s). Councilor Buehner concurred this was her motion. Councilor Wilson seconded the motion. ORDINANCE NO. 08-17 —AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS,AS AMENDED. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes This concludes the Comprehensive Plan update. City Council applauded the efforts of staff and those who worked so hard on the update. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch honored all of the citizens, especially the Planning Commission, the City Council, the Boards and Commissions,and all of the others involved in the Comprehensive Plan process. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said: City Council stood behind us every step of the way. You initiated the process. The Planning Commission: hours and hours listening to us and having us take your feedback, come back to the drawing board again and again. The CCI, which really established a firm foundation for the citizen involvement process here. The Tree Board, which got together and worked through the very difficult efforts associated with trees, which we hope to honor and give greater completion to as we go through and implement the plan. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Policy Interest Teams and all of the community participation, including all of the many, many groups Marissa (Assistant Planner Daniels)met with night after night to get their input—for their participation and support. And, I would also like acknowledge John Frewing for his continuous involvement and,John, thank you very much,you've given us allyour time and so we appreciate you being here as well. This was a real joint, cooperative TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 20 of22 • • effort, with all of the organizations, all of the other departments, they were also involved and, so we are really proud to present to you a completed Comprehensive Plan. Thank you. Councilor Buehner also extended acknowledgement to two additional groups: 1. To the Planning Commissioners who were working on this early in the process and are no longer serving on the Planning Commission and 2. To the prior City Council members who are no longer serving. Mayor Dirksen said this has been a long, challenging and valuable process that has led us to this new, improved document. 9:21:36 PM 7. APPROVE A TRESPASS AND EXCLUSION ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT ON CITY PROPERTY a. Police Chief Dickinson presented the staff report. A copy of the staff report is on file in the City Recorder's office. b. City Council had received a preview of this proposed ordinance at its October 21, 2008 Workshop meeting. Council members indicated the proposed ordinance appeared to be consistent with information presented at the workshop meeting. c. City Council consideration: Ordinance No. 08-18. ORDINANCE NO. 08-18—AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7.58 FOR RULES OF CONDUCT ON CITY PROPERTY AND REPEALING CHAPTER 7.100 FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY Motion by Councilor Woodruff, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to adopt Ordinance No. 08-18. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 9:28:34 PM 8. THIRD QUARTER GOAL UPDATE (This item will be reviewed at a future City Council meeting.) 9. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None 10. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None. Before the City Council went into Executive Session,it acknowledged several Tigard High School Students in attendance fulfilling a classroom assignment to attend a public meeting. One question was asked regarding the number of City Council votes needed to adopt a Council action. Mayor Dirksen noted it must be a majority of City Council members voting in favor. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB— October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 21 of22 • • 9:28:41 PM 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at 9:35 p.m. under ORS 192.660(2) (e) real property transactions negotiations and (h) for consultation with counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council President Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Woodruff, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. /s/ Catherine Wheatley Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder Attest: /s/ Craig E. Dirksen Mayor, City of Tigard Date: December 16,2008 I:\ADM\CATHY\CCM\2008\081028 final.doc TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB- October 28, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 www.tigard-or.gov Page 22 of22 • • Agenda Item# 6 Meeting Date October 28,2008 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY • City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2008-00009 - Update the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of Key Definitions CA) Prepared By: Darren Wyss Dept Head Approval: City Mgr approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Shall Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA2008-00009) to update the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the Planning Commission's recommendation and adopt the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The proposed Introduction and Glossary included in the amendment is a result of Council's direction to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan.This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan..The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment,but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document.These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings,Planning Commission workshops and hearings,and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal,state, or regional documents.The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals,policies,and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • In addition to the Glossary being developed and reviewed throughout the process, the amendment was reviewed at a Planning Commission workshop on August 18,2008. Minor changes were requested at this time (Attachment 3). Subsequently, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 15,2008.The Commission recommended the Council adopt the updated chapter (Exhibit A) included in CPA2008-00009.A few minor changes and additions were requested at the public hearing. The proposed amendment provides the structure necessary for the effective implementation of the updated Comprehensive Plan.The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) requires jurisdictions to periodically update their plans to reflect current conditions,regulations,and information relating to the Oregon I:\LRPLN\Council Materials\2008\10-28-08 CC Hearing CPA2008-00009 AIS.doc 1 • A: Statewide Planning Goals. This amendment will act as a major stride in ensuring compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals through the effective and appropriate implementation of the Plan. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 1. Modify the Planning Commission recommendation and adopt CPA2008-00009. 2. Remand to the Planning Commission to hold additional hearings and deliberations for future consideration at City Council. CITY COUNCIL GOALS Goal 2: Complete the update and begin the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: Ordinance approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009 Exhibit A: Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Introduction and Glossary) Attachment 2: Memo to City Council— October 15, 2008 Attachment 3: Staff Report to the Planning Commission Attachment 4: Memo to Planning Commission—September 8, 2008 Attachment 5: Planning Commission Minutes—September 15, 2008 FISCAL NOTES N/A I:\LRPLN\Council Materials\2008\10-28-08 CC Hearing CPA2008-00009 AIS.doc 2 . • • CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 08- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, including a process for garnering citizen input; and WHEREAS, the Tigard visioning reports, community surveys, and policy interest team meetings were utilized to develop draft language for the update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan by updating the Introduction and adding a Glossary of key definitions; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, on September 15, 2008, and recommended approval of the proposed CPA 2008- 00009 by motion and with unanimous vote; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2008- 00009; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council adopted CPA 2008-00009 by motion, as amended, pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS, Council's decision to adopt CPA 2008-00009 is based on the findings and conclusions found in the City of Tigard staff report dated September 8, 2008, and the associated record, which are incorporated herein by reference and are contained in land-use file CPA 2008-00009. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and to rescind existing text as shown in "EXHIBIT A"; and SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. ORDINANCE No. 08- Page 1 of 2 • PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read by number and title only, this day of , 2008. Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2008. Craig Dirksen, Mayor Approved as to form: City Attorney ORDINANCE No. 08- Page 2of2 • • EXHIBIT A INTRODUCTION Plan Background The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution." It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the City. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements,including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules,and applicable Metro plans and requirements. Equally important,the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles,the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality,provision of needed public facilities,citizen involvement,etc. c • Ue,tti Plan is the first complete update of `�b The 2008 Cary of Tigard Comprehensive p p � • the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals,policies,and recommended action /) Oe' • n, l measures included in this document take into account the broad range of bpn J�, changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged Z by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report,which provides the substanti - factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings,as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coor- dinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-1 • • tr® INTRODUCTION Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan. To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development(DLCD) has approved or"acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in"compliance"with the statewide planning goals,and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment(PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was sepa- rately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore,each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the founda- tion for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program.These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards,public facility plans,capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use deci- sions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval,site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However,plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions,such as conditional use applications.The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area plan adoption and,as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation,both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision- making criteria. Ultimately,it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies,including those that are aspirational,are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which 1_2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • INTRODUCTION they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law(federal, state,or regional),and constitutional limitations. Furthermore,the City and other governments'responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive"in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the Plan,the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies, and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules,it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective,the Plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with appli- cable law,including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodi- cally to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdic- tions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes, several times,the importance of updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and.responsive to community needs,and consis- tent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal.Additionally, areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of "Special Planning Areas." Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 1-3 • • } ire INTRODUCTION Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals,policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals,policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals,policies,and recommended action measures in greater detail. GOAL: Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. POLICY: Definition-A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals.They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals.However,they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan,or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use.To amend the Plan,the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. 1-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • • INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: Definition-A statement outlining a specific City project or standard which,if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards,or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues.These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. Obligation- Completion of projects,adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff avail- ability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances,community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies.The listing of recommended action measures in the Plan does not obligate the City to accom- plish them.Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan.The list of recom- mended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to,or amended, as conditions warrant. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 1-5 • • INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE see oFde4y-manneri e. !Z! ... . ••• B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard 1 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • �po • • t. --- - _ - • . • - _ • , • .. City of Tigard 2 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • • petieies-ace b. Housing Coals and Objectives;and c. The Rogional Transportation Plan(RTP). 3. Washington County D. HOW TO USE THE PLAN FOR LAND USE ACTIONS 1. Functions of tho Plan a. Rovisions to tho Comprohonsivo Plan; b. Zoning dictrict changes; c. Conditional developments;and d. Subdivisions. - '-- ' - -- ••• •- - - • - •- --- - - -- - - City of Tigard 3 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • GLOSSARY r 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream,lake,estuary, or other water body that the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) identifies as having a 1%chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. Active Recreation—See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.120. Adaptive Management-A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline condi- tions and desired end goals,periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing-The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30%of its gross income for rent and utilities. Biodiversity-The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur;encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. Citizen-An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privi- leges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program-A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive,ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1, "Citizen Involvement,"and contain or address the six components described in that goal. Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection,and more. Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI)—A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-1 • • (a' 1111111PF GLOSSARY development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning;assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program;and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. Community Recreation Facilities—The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within indi- vidual facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational oppor- tunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include devel- oped facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co- exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy,occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a juris- diction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property,including,but not limited to, construction,installation or alteration of a building or other structure,change of use,land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land,grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil,paving, dredging, filling, excavation,drilling or removal of trees. Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Economic Gardening- Strategies and programs aimed at helping a communi- ty's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. Efficient Use of Land—Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl,maximizes the use of existing infrastructure,reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy,and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of G-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY r development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area-Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, side- walks,and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered"effective impervious area",because it effec- tively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective"because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy.These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses, Encourage—Support,advocate,or take affirmative action to achieve a partic- ular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards—See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725. Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. Feasible—Reasonably capable of being done,executed,or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are;practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream,tidal estuary,or coast that is subject to regional flooding. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-3 • • S. . GLOSSARY ssaxY Franchise Agreements—The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code,including the establishment of rates by the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities—A collection of facilities that provide a diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectrum of programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and Services—The physical,chemical,and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them.An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices -Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenway-An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or oppor- tunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet their requirements for food,water,mobility, security,and reproduction. Habitat Friendly Development Practices—Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices.Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier,post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and G-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY a and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. Hazardous Tree-A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. Hazardous Waste—A solid waste (solid waste includes solids,liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity,reactivity,or toxicity),or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes.A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: •Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 261 as a hazardous waste;or •A"state-only"waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. Healthy Streams`Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005,the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community.benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources—Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts,landscapes,objects,and other evidences of human activities that repre- sent facets of the history,or ongoing cultural identity,of a Nation, Oregon,or Tigard. Household Hazardous Waste—Any discarded,useless,or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive,reactive,or toxic. Examples include solvents,pesti- cides, cleaners,and paints. Impervious Surface—A solid surface, such as streets,parking lots,and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster- Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets,technologies,worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. Innovative Business-A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention);the transformation of new knowledge into new products,processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products,processes, systems or service (commercialization). Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-5 • • '‘1111W� GLOSSARY Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system,can help improve safety,reduce congestion,enhance mobility,minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)—The most common method,usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species - Plants,animals,and microbes not native to a region,which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally,out-compete native species for available resources,reproduce prolifically,and dominate regions and ecosys- tems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked,many invasive species have the potential to transform entire ecosystems,as native species and those that depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. Landslides—The downslope movement of rock, soil, or related debris that is a natural hazard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)—A nation- ally accepted benchmark for the design, construction,and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development,water savings,energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Linear Parks - Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail- oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors,connect residences to major community destinations, and may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs,especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices—An approach to land develop- ment that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs.LID still allows land to be developed,but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. G-6 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY gel Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area.The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as,but not limited to,residential,office,manufacturing,retail,public or entertainment,in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services,the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards—Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency,the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly,and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades, visibility, crops,and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit —Held by Clean Water Services,the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging"pollutants"through a"point source"into a"water of the United States"unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged,monitoring and reporting requirements,and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence,the permit translates general require- ments of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant,animal,or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed,but can be significant for the study of natural,historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-7 • • I 1 GLOSSARY Natural Resources—Resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5. Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife,plants,and plant communities. Natural Systems—Interactive,interrelated,and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initia- tive that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks—The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs,school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, either undeveloped or minimally developed,intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail- oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources,such as fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks,recreation, trails,and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks,open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.120. Pocket Parks - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. G-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY lii Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals.They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However,they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote—Support,advocate,or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services—Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers,domestic water,water quality,parks,trans- portation,governance,etc that are required for the community's safety,health, welfare,prosperity,and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water,and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities,and which warrant recognition,promotion,and protection by the City. Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as excep- tionally unique,uncommon or scarce by a federal,state,or regional govern- mental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Recommended Action Measure—A statement outlining a specific City project or standard,which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards,or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues.These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-9 • • I1 GLOSSARY Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and impor- tance, economic and social value of the land,and current development status. Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun-indi- rectly in the case of wind,water,and biomass;directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use Right-of-Way Usage Fee—Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river,lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terres- trial ecosystem. It includes the water areas,fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. Sensitive Lands—As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.G of the City of Tigard Community Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice,prolonged cold),thunder- storms, tornadoes,drought,prolonged extreme heat and other weather condi- tions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. G-10 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • (liii GLOSSARY 'MOW Solar Access—Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences,buildings, or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator,producer,or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing-Housing units which are available to a specific popu- lation, such as elderly,disabled,homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area-Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks,skate parks,golf courses,display gardens, recreation centers,and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning,designing, constructing,maintaining, financing,and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect,store,control,and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Support—To aid the cause,policy, or interests of,or contribute to the progress or growth of. Sustainable (Sustainability) -Using,developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee,an improvement fee, or a combination thereof,assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit,building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-11 • r I L GLOSSARY Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement(required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2)with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA)—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement(required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources.The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated.The calcu- lation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector-Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state,national, and international markets;and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. • Trails and Connectors -Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks,bikeways,multi-use trails,and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts,knowledge, techniques, styles, etc. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie,ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro,a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land,public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city limits,including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. G-12 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • ll��ll GLOSSARY r Urban Forest,Diverse -An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure,and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species,genetics,abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement,hetero- geneity, forest density,micro-climates,and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession,and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone—The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System-An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses,businesses,and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard,they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit),mains,and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or ground- water at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support,a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. Workforce Housing-Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. Comprehensive Plan Map Legend RESIDENTIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Low-Density Residential-These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods.This designation includes the R-1,R-2,R-3.5,and R-4.5 zones. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-13 S 1 GLOSSARY Medium-Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-density resi- dences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods.This designa- don includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-high- density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types,but focused primarily on multiple-family neighbor- hoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential-These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods.This designation includes the R-40 zone. COMMERCIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Central Business District -The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office,as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story.This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial-These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services,generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial-These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designa- tion includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial-These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. G-14 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • LI■��I�II GLOSSARY MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS Mixed Use Commercial-These areas are intended to accommodate high- density office buildings,retail,and service uses,as well as mixed use devel- opments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under,behind,or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accommodate develop- ment concepts characterized by retail,office,and commercial services use,with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development,and light manufac- turing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed,as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2-These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed.These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities,recreation opportunities, and access to transit.The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Heavy Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufac- turing,processing,or assembly of semi finished or finished products,including fabrication,and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses.The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activi- ties which include manufacturing,processing, assembling,packaging,or treat- ment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-15 • • • L GLOSSARY nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I L and I P zone. OTHER DESIGNATIONS Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution-These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. G-16 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • Attachment 2 114 " City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum • To: City Council From: Ron Bunch, Assistant Community Development Director Marissa Daniels, Assistant Planner Re: Comprehensive Plan Definitions Date: October 15, 2008 On October 14, 2008 Council held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary (CPA 2008-00009). The Council did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made. A short commentary to explain the change is also included. Active Recreation— - - . - . : a -- -- • -• ` - • = = - - := : - =. I. Active recreation refers to physical participation in activities involving games, sporting events or similar activities which often require specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting fields, courts, aquatic facilities, buildings, etc. Active recreation may also include unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as playgrounds, dog play areas, skate parks, etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Active Recreation Facilities —These are public or private facilities such as described above that accommodate those who wish to engage in structured or unstructured active recreation, play or leisure activities. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining active recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where active recreation takes place. Greenspace/Greenway—An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable recreation, such as viewing and :studying nature and participating in trail activities. An area of protected or reserved public or private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood plains,wildlife habitat, water quality functions, natural scenic qualities, etc. Greenspaces/ • Greenways may provide for low impact passive recreation activities such as walking, nature study, and, where appropriate, biking. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this policy to clarify that greenspace/greenway can occur on both public and private property. Invasive Species —Plants, afiimal3, and microbes not native to a region, which when introduced prolifically, and domifrate regions and ccosystcma. Bccau3c they often arrive in new areas depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. A non-native species whose introduction does, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. An invasive species can be a plant. animal, or any other biologically viable species that enters an ecosystem beyond its native range. Staff Commentary: This definition comes from the State of Oregon Invasive Species Council and is similar to the definition contained in Executive Order 1312. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A fiatiefrally broadly accepted private benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in€I e key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency,materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this definition to reflect Councils discussion that T_RED is a private benchmark that is likely to change throughout the life of the Plan. {6-\' Passive Recreation— : - ��. .-_ <__-•------ : -- :. I. This is recreation activ��i - ..,�:�.,. ,... _ ..� .�;a':-,��r� � _�.f�ic.���- w°a32'. y �_.:.,!G,:, '.� • hich does not usuall re.uire :._ 'alized facilities. Passive recreatio ..._'__-<,.,. ..- •• es unstructured activities such as walking for pleasure, picnicking, gardening. nature viewing.etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Passive Recreation Facilities —These facilities may consist of minimal structures, such as pathways, benches, picnic tables, etc.. intended to accommodate unstructured, low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped or minimally developed public or private land. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining passive recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where passive recreation takes place. • Attachment 3 • Agenda Item: Hearing Date: September 15,2008 Time: 7:00 PM .:. ,.',; _t.: ,i., ..#.xs.., .rr.: •;ice::.z,? =;r;:' y.a ,~f... - 'a55 -z� Vii. qx :tr:� 4a: %': f^^ �,;. - _ _ _ :F:iREP�ORT TO�THE: 4,f _ .''1=:.- .fig^ rr - _ > •z at•' if. - tk: ::.:s.'.4'...in• :-t:'",R:.- z.i.... .. .r `Z ', .:�•..i+.M_`'k-.. ;:i y- L. d' .•t:"c•a :ft" - y .. = ING.COIV-'1VIISSION<':° ,:,. . .._ 1_.; .-:. . .:PLANK, f r �, ` o 1.•-,.4�i. .: (:., ',h':s »-,�,; - ::t y;y:L...4,r"'.`.}•.' _ .f.. � l^.�Z' ;'s ,^�� ..4,....�-n-r. •.� r, _f..-t:•%;'�'=.i=.... ^3.r '.4'; ..�vM1Kt''>.,: ,-k 3. - Yy'+ <.: .... F:OR� �E: I<; :S:OF��TI:G�� `OREG ,F,t .•.:�..1.ti.::.-.. ..y.a.,.y;::.. ..:;.fit ` • 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA)CPA2008-00009 PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,OR 97223 LOCATION: Citywide ZONING DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts • COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and • Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2,5,6,7,8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION '�'recommends'tliatale:,Pl"arintn �Comiziissiori=finds•tlis=re"�uest'•to=•meet�ahe�iiecessa a'proval'` , ':Staff <,. g ;;:::: . •: " > pp�,. - -:-ar.� :.'4?::- ;:1�..°. b:.7az^.`,ti `.S�;"'* -�'Ks�i._•_ .�sv ,•..:.�W.::-'.�::; `i.r i.��"-=i: ,3 tiw� - _ X23 2. - - ..ti. =: r`"ti - .;a:c._�:.k. - f:. .[�" �;;. 9,•� Y;criteria:.'Tl erefore.staff=recommends that:the Plannin CommissiondRECOMMENDS to,.tl e f .,s.x.' .:Y.:.- .�. -.,rt,. .. - zi_;a" ..ii:, t.x.�_ ..g_::;;. :a.-;."&:,;.�s%•se. fi.y - ::rte:,. -�: i=s:-r bhc ouAc.*4*t 4.:4010,s,tl e T'° d`Gom retie isive:•Plaii as det0.111ned 1:*:?)r µlithe""u ;Ti " d:C1 C _ _ " 3u: Sfia _ ..l:'!- - .-t�: :sue. ,'i,-._:� '.yg..;;-.;..,'- ,.:§. - _.tea f _i.: - .....t.�^_.w. .:tee.Z-. .. - r.3 ';aas, ' = _..ri*:��._L:i:.:�.:=;i'���"-: !.s.,.s,. ., . ss`-''T'"v_.a. ....".._. ..-N STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 1 OF 21 Sensitive Lands - ' _ _ - • = - .e = _ .- - - = _ = - - -ade. Areas containing steep slopes, wetlands, drain eway , or fl000klain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code. c 440, Art,-,5 Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Tigard Urban Planning Area-Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Coal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated land for which both the City and Washington County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning. Tigard and Washington County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement (UP , .• 3 coordinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within th- area Staff Commentary: Staff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUS • are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) - -. _ - :. _ •- - - _ - =• - • •- appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated lands. This area is co-terminus with the Tigard Urban Planning Area. Within the TUSA Agreement, Tigard is designated as the ultimate service provider of specific urban services. Also in the agreement, Washington County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider to all of the territory within the TUSA including unincorporated properties. Staff Commentary: Staff ff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUSA are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. • SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the community. It outlines goals, policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships between people,land,resources, and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by State law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. Land development and related activities, including the City's development codes, also must be consistent with adopted Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. It is important to ensure the Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land use and Tigard's future. For this reason, the Tigard City Council made it a goal to update the Comprehensive Plan and over the past 15 months the Plan has been updated chapter by chapter. Although minor updates had taken place over the years, this is the first complete update of the original 1983 Plan and it now reflects current and projected community conditions. Now that the language addressing each particular Statewide Planning Goal has been updated, the final step is to update the Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation.Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document. These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings, Planning Commission workshops and hearings, and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal, state, or regional documents. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision- makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. The amendment before the Planning Commission tonight is to make a recommendation on the content of the Introduction and Glossary. The Commission has reviewed the definitions throughout the process of making recommendations on each chapter and then held a workshop for further discussion. The Introduction was also reviewed at the workshop. The Planning Commission agreed by consensus with the content of the language and subsequently scheduled to bring the language to public hearing for recommendation. Proposal Description The primary intent of the proposed update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. The language will guide the way the Plan is used and provide the framework within which decisions can be made. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 2 OF 21 • • This amendment is the last of a series of amendments that has updated the Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. This amendment will update the Introduction and Glossary that outlines how to use the updated Plan, and defines key terms for future decision-makers when using the Plan. The new goals, policies, and recommended action measures have been found to be compliant with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and administrative rules when utilizing the attached definitions in the Glossary. Therefore, the language is consistent with the Department of Land Conservation and Development. SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT Applicable criteria,findings and conclusions • Tigard Community Development Code o Chapter 18.380 o Chapter 18.390 • • Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies o Citizen Involvement o Land Use Planning o Natural Resources and Historic Areas o Environmental Quality o Hazards o Parks, Recreation,Trails, and Open Space o Economic Development o Housing o Public Facilities and Services o Transportation o Energy Conservation o Urbanization • Statewide Planning Goals o Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. City Department and outside agency comments SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan would establish how to use the Plan and defines key terms included in the Plan. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. Therefore, the application is being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 3 OF 21 • . Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation of public policy. Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. Findings: The proposed amendment outlines the way in which goals, policies, and recommended action measures are utilized. This includes the emphasis on key terms when interpreting policies. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendments will initially be considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; 3. Any applicable Metro regulations; 4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and 5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions in this staff report that address applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Titles, the amendment is consistent with this criterion. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendments satisfy the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code. CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: A review of the comprehensive plan identified the following relevant policies for the proposed amendments: Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2. The City shall define and publicize-an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Findings:, The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community Development Code. Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 4 OF 21 • • Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Policy 5. The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross-section of the community. Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of citizens and stakeholders were involved in the policy interest team meetings by not only soliciting volunteers, but by inviting organizations that share a common interest in that particular topic. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the community volunteers who participated on the policy interest teams. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Findings Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 5 OF 21 • community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Policy 5.The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations,interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Findings: Outreach methods included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Chapter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1: The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document.The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers while implementing the document. Policy 3.The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Findings: The City sent out request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond.Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report. This policy is satisfied. Policy 20. The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and responsive to community needs, provide reliable information, and conform to applicable state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers in implementing the document. The primary intent of the update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 6 OF 21 • regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. Findings of conformance to applicable state and regional requirements can be found in Section V of this Staff Report. Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 6: Environmental Quality Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water,and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 7 OF 21 • • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 7: Hazards Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary(Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor. The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 8 OF 21 • • Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation.Trails, and Open Space Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8;and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 9: Economic Development Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas;and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 9 OF 21 • O 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 10: Housing Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing;and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 10 OF 21 • '. 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 12: Transportation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan;and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Compatibility STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 11 OF 21 Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197,330, 345, and 469,and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469,and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 14: Urbanization Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 12 OF 21 • • THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197 Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement: This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, and submitting written comments via the website. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning: This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. Findings: The proposed amendment provides a factual basis on how to use the Plan and defines important terms that may be used as decision-making tools when interpreting goals, policies, and recommended action measures. The proposed amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or regulations, Metro regulations,comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision-making process. Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met. Statewide Planning Goal 5—Natural Resources STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 13 OF 21 • • This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic areas and sites. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air,water, and land resources of the state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 14 OF 21 • • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations;and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465,. 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 7—Areas Subject to Natural Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Tide 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency;and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and,where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 15 OF 21 • . Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway • Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8; and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 9:Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health,welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Tide 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas;and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 16 OF 21 • • 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents;and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 10:Housing To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing;and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 17 OF 21 • • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan;and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 13:Energy Conservation Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy,based on sound economic principles. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 18 OF 21 • • Compatibility Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13;and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660;and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan;and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 19 OF 21 i • CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals. SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections. CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: City of Durham City of King City City of Lake Oswego City of Portland City of Tualatin Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District Tualatin Valley Water District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Tri-Met Transit District The City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Clean Water Services had an opportunity to review this proposal and had the following comments (Exhibit B): We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available online) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. Findings: The Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards implement Metro's Title 3 requirements through a jurisdiction's development code. The City of Tigard has adopted the Standards into the Tigard Community Development Code. Policy language is included in the . Tigard Comprehensive Plan under Goals 6 and 11 that direct the City to comply with all state and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 20 OF 21 • regional standards, which includes the Clean Water Services standards.Therefore, staff recommends not including any further language in this proposed amendment. • CONCLUSION: Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, staff finds the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best interests of the City. SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public hearing process. ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. EXHIBIT B: CLEAN WATER SERVICES COMMENTS. d September 8;2008 PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss DATE Senior Planner r rilLgA4 September 8. 2008 APPROVED BY: Ron Bunch DATE Assistant Community Development Director STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 21 OF 21 • • Attachment 4 �4 ,,, ' i- ; 4 .ii ,4 ' MEMORANDUM - TIGAR.D 2027 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner RE: Comp Plan Definitions DATE: September 8, 2008 At its August 18,2008 meeting, the Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary.The Commission did not request any changes be made to the Introduction,but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit and . requested a few terms be added before the public hearing. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made and the additional terms that were added. A short commentary to explain the change is also included. Citizen-Any individual within the planning arca; any public or private entity or association within partnerships, joint stock companies and any group of citizens. An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Staff Commentary— The Commission wanted to ensure the definition was consistent with the policies that are written as a citizen being within the city limits. The new definition is common and found in most dictionaries looked at by staff The Commission was presented this definition at the workshop and liked the language "entitled to its privileges or franchises' Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically,the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. (Corvallis) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for this definition to be added Staff reviewed polig language and a number of definitions used in other jurisdictions'Comp Plans. This definition is consistent with its use in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the publie community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within individual facilities. 1 • • Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to a facili y needing to be publicly owned to meet the conditions of this definition. The answer isyes, the intent of the definition is to separate publicly owned facilities from privately owned facilities. Community Parks -Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and Thcsc parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Family Wage—The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. - - . : ; :. ; . : - . - --- . . : . : .. • . - :.- .• Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was confusing and asked for an alternative. The alternative definition is commonly found in economic development documents around the country. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities Rccrcation facilities that provide a diverse,as opposed to a limited,array of recreation choices. Together,these facilitica and allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to whether this is meant to be one faciliry or a combination of facilities. The intent is a collection of facilities and is now reflected in the definition. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Staff Commentary— Commissioner Muldoon requested that demand management be included in the list of measures included in the definition. Staff believes it could be represented by "other best management and operation practices'; but sees no harm in its inclusion. Greenspace/Greenway - - - - : • . : ; • . - : : - - - - -- - • - - -An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat alaerptevides and opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Habitat Friendly Development Practices—Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development 2 • • practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier,post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening,and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added based on the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places program. Linear Parks e • • . - - - - - - - - : • - - - : • • - -- : . . - •uses)-- • : . ::-: ..:-L :.:. -. .. :: -- : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors,connect residences to major community destinations,and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. - . - :. - - - : = = = =• •=• Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas,both undeveloped or minimally developed,intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation naturc oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources,such as fish and wildlife habitat. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Pocket Parks -Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks,such as town centers or areas of high density development. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. 3 • • Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with its use in the policies and to also confer with the City Attorney. The COI Attorney feels the definition is adequate. Rare-An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include a definition for rare, threatened, and endangered species.As a threatened or endangered species is a commonly accepted term, staff did not include a separate definition. This definition is consistent with the example provided by Ms. Beilke, with an addition that it must be listed to be considered rare. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife,and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land,and current development status. (Metro) -:- ::-• - - _-• • - -- • -: •=i • -• = Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to ensure the definition was consistent with Metro Renewable Energy— - - - :- - -- - = --• - - = -; -- _ - - - -- • - - .- per unit of time is not too great. Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass,geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun- indirectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example,are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with State of Oregon definitions. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added to clarify Tigard's programs and its relationship to Metro Title 13 program. •Special Use Area • •• : - - . - = - _ - - - -Public recreation lands that are• specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks,skate parks,golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers,and a wide range of other activities and facilities. 4 • • Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Support—To aid the cause,policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Staff Commentary—The Commission asked for a definition to be added Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie,ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest. etc. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include examples of upland habitat. This is consistent with a number of other definitions that include examples. Urban Forest—Broadly defined as All the trees located within the city limits collectively,including - both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Staff Commentary—The Commission asked for clarification as to why there needed to be a separate definition for urban forest and urban forest, diverse. These were two terms the Policy Interest Team debated at length and felt needed to be separately defined Staff sees no harm in having the two definitions included The definition for urban forest was cleaned up to add more clarity. Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support,and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to look into the definition used by the Oregon Department of State Land The definition from DSL is consistent and is as follows: 141-090-0020 Definitions For the purpose of these rules: (35) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (ORS 196.800(16) and OAR 141-085-0010). Staff finds the definition to be consistent with all state agencies. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) An uncontrolled firc which is burning on forcstland and which is damaging,or i3 threatening to damagc, forest resources or structures. Staff Commentary—The Commission felt the definition was to narrow in its use of forestland and aske d staff to review the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan definition. The Glossary is now consistent with Washington County. 5 • • Please review the Introduction and Definitions and if you have any questions, or would like to see more terms defined,please be sure to contact me at darren(c�tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. See you on Monday the 15th. 6 Attachment 5 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 15,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER President Jodie Inman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center,Town Hall,at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners:Anderson,Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Caffall, Fishel Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss, Senior Planner;Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS City Councilor, Gretchen Buchner, spoke to the Commissioners about her role as liaison to the Planning Commission. She encouraged them to feel free to ask for workshops with Council to stay on top of things. She answered some questions regarding her role as liaison. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the August 18,2008 minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson,Doherty,Hasman,Muldoon,and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Inman,Walsh EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall 5. PUBLIC HEARING CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES-September 15,2008—Page 1 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc S • REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning,Natural Resources and Historic Areas,Environmental Quality,Hazards,Parks,Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation,Energy Conservation,and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6,7, 8,9,10,11, 12, 13,and 14. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Commission President,Jodie Inman,opened up the Public Hearing. Senior Planner,Darren Wyss, gave the staff report. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment before the Commissioners at this time would update the Introduction to the Comp Plan, and add a Glossary of key terms that are found throughout the document. By way of background &review,Wyss presented the following: Introduction: • Presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. • Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan. • This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. • The Intro also clearly defines upfront what a goal,policy, and recommended action measure is and the City's obligation for each. • The City is not breaking new ground with this updated Intro,but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. • The Commission reviewed the Intro at its Aug 18th workshop and did not request any changes be made. Glossary: • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment to come before the Commission a year ago. • As each chapter met with PIT, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • Definitions are based on accepted federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or.a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus was reached as to the definition that best fits Tigard. PLANNING COMMISSION MEEI1NG MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 2 of 5 1:\LRI'I N\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Ilearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals,policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • The Commission at its Aug 18 workshop, requested staff to revisit a number of definitions before tonight's hearing and review the clarity/content. Staff reviewed the definitions and has included recommended changes along with commentary in a Memo dated Sept 8th. These recommended changes are also incorporated into Exhibit A of the Staff Report. Wyss concluded that staff had found the language included in the amendment to be in compliance with the applicable state land use goals,the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and regulations and, therefore,staff recommends the Commission forward to the City Council the language found in Exhibit A. President Inman recognized Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114th,Tigard, OR—who had signed in to testify in opposition. Ms. Beilke went over the reasons she was in opposition. (Contained in Attachment 1.) There were no other members of the public present to testify either for, or against. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATION With the commissioners'consent, Staff did not go through the changes one by one,but addressed the changes as the Commission had specific questions,comments,or suggestions. At this point,President Inman asked if any of the Commissioners had questions,comments, or suggestions. After deliberation, the following changes to the Glossary were agreed upon and recommended: • Add "Active Recreation—See Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." • Under"Greenspace/Greenway" add "or" to and - so it would read "An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 3 of 5 • I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • "Natural Resources" change to read: "resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5_inneeludi>zg Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants and plant communities. • Under "Open Space" delete "both undeveloped or minimally developed." • Add "Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." MOTION After President Inman's summarization of the recommended changes, Commissioner Vermilyea made the following motion: "Madam Chair, I move for approval of application Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009, and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report and based on the amendment enacted or adopted here this evening." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. There was a vote and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson,Doherty,Hasman, Inman,Muldoon,Vermilyea&Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall President Inman noted this item is scheduled for the City Council Workshop on October 14th, while the Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28th. There was a question as to when the Planning Commission Public Heating on"Urbanization" would be coming back. Wyss answered"October 6th." [The newspaper had failed to publish the requested Public Hearing Advertisement—therefore, the upcoming hearing, after being properly advertised,would be revisited on 10/6.] 6. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant Community Development Director,Ron Bunch,briefly talked about the upcoming October 21St joint meeting the Planning Commission will be having with City Council. He called to their attention the February 19th minutes from the Planning Commission Special Session (held prior to the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting.)The minutes from that joint meeting were also included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Bunch asked the Commissioners to send staff any comments they might have about the upcoming several months of things they would like to work on. He said staff would put together a report for the Commission at its October 6th meeting and they will all have an opportunity to discuss this in depth before meeting with Council on October 21st. He said this would be a great opportunity to talk about the next phase. • PLANNING COMMISSION MPRTING MINUTES—,September 15,2008—Page 4 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public liming\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • One of the commissioners asked whether the joint Planning Commission/City Council October 21st meeting would take the place of the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20th. Bunch said yes,this would take the place of that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT • President Inman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. 1• r i�r:r Doreen Laughlin,Administrative `list II • ATTEST: President Jodie Inman PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 5 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • ATTACHMENT 1 • August 25, 2008 • Planning Commission City of Tigard • • RE: CPA—2008-00009 -Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP),yet have little input•on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these •comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources,but . we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • • • Introduction Section 1)This needs to have a section on Uplands, #of acres, what it contains,etc. 2)There needs to be as section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard,as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important . as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • There need to be Definintions for the following,as all of these are addressed either in the Parks;Recreation, Trails &Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. • . Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that*examples would be included in the Definitions section. • "Community Parks"—Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open • space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or open space in • Cook Park than developed areas. "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a.particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • • "Greenspace/Greenway"—Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource:" We have many areas in our greenways that are small(less than 5 acres)but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds,amphibians and many other species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre • • • • • • but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space" - Add,"Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species."This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space • section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • "Rare"—There needs to be a definition for"rare"as this is addressed in the • Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant, fish,wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon,unusual,or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases, rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs,.camas,western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered"species of concern"by state agencies." • "Upland Habitat"—Add,"Upland habitats'include for example, * oak prairie(in Bonita Park),Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed • Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland"--Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend/"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened,Endangered and Sensitive Species-Include definitions for both State and-Federal listings including"Threatened,Endangered or Sensitive"listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • • "To the Extent Feasible"—This wording has been added despite it being opposed by . • both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified • • at recent hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding,etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere'in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, • • • • Susan Beilke, Board Member,Fans of Fanno Creek Friends ofSummer Creek • The Turtle Conservancy " • • • • • LJ A's (Cc€ 411a 6161‘.44:‘ October 28, 2007 Pak4 1 PIj Tigard City Council Tigard, Oregon oral` RE: Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the Introduction and to include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Mayor Dirksen and Council Members: As you are aware I and other citizens have spent considerable time in the past two years contributing to the revisions for the Comprehensive Plan. While some progress has been made, we have great concerns with some areas including the Natural Resources section, including key wording and related Glossary of Definitions. Our comments are as follows: • There are numerous uses of the phrase "to the extent feasible" or"to the maximum extent feasible" in the goal and policies in the Natural Resource section yet, there these phrases are not defined in the Glossary of Definitions and they should be. What does "to the extent feasible"mean? We believe that its insertion into our comprehensive plan could have dire negative effects on our natural resources, their protection and restoration, for the city may use this phrase whenever they don't want to protect and/or restore a natural resource without a clear and justifiable reason. Unless it is defined and clearly understood and agreed upon by citizens of Tigard, it should be stricken from the Natural Resources Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. There is no need to have this phrase in the Amendment, for if Tigard for example, can't conduct a project due to lack of funding, they can simply and clearly state that is the reason. Phrases such as "to the extent feasible" severely weaken the Comprehensive Plan and should be deleted from all sections of the revised Plan. Sincerely, Sue Beilke, Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek • ID 71 City of Tigard . Tigard Business Meeting — Agenda TIGARD g TIGARD CITY COUNCIL & LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD (LCRB) MEETING DATE/TIME: October 14, 2008; 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 flit PUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. Times noted are estimated; it is recommended that persons interested in testifying be present by 7:15 p.m. to sign in on the testimony sign-in sheet. Business agenda items can be heard in any order after 7:30 p.m. Assistive Listening Devices are available for persons with impaired hearing and should be scheduled for Council meetings by noon on the Monday prior to the Council meeting. Please call 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD -Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). Upon request, the City will also endeavor to arrange for the following services: • Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments; and • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers, it is important to allow as much lead time as possible. Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD -Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). CABLE VIEWERS: The regular City Council meeting is shown live on Channel 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:45 a.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. SEE ATTACHED AGENDA TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB AGENDA— OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of4 • • IN II City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting — Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL& LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD (LCRB) MEETING DATE/TIME: October 14, 2008; 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard —Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM STUDY SESSION • Briefing on Membership in the Oregon Economic Development and Community Development Department Brownfields Coalition Assessment Initiative • Receive update on CCAC Recommendations regarding Downtown Organizational Leadership— Community Development Department • Receive update on Contract for Construction Documents,Permitting,Bid and Construction Services for Lower Fanno Creek Park—Community Development Department EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Call to Order- City Council,Local Contract Review Board 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications &Liaison Reports 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less,Please) • Tigard High School Student Envoy Alexa Kanbergs • • Citizen Communication—Sign Up Sheet • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB AGENDA— OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of4 • • 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council, Local Contract Review Board&City Center Development Agency) These items are considered to be routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action.'Motion to: 3.1 Approve City Council Minutes for August 12 and September 9, 2008 3.2 Receive and File: a. Council Calendar b. Tentative Agenda c. Fifth Tuesday Notes from September 30,2008 3.3 Approve First Restated Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Creating the Willamette River Water Coalition (WRWC) and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement 3.4 Establish an Urban Forestry Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee for the Urban Forestry Master Plan—Resolution No. 3.5 Approve Budget Amendment #09-04 to Recognize Receipt of Federal Grant Funds and Make Corresponding Appropriations for Tigard Turns the Tide Grant;Years 1 and 2—Resolution No. 3.6 Approve Budget Amendment #09-05 to Recognize Receipt of Federal Grant Funds Through the Tigard/Tualatin School District and Make Corresponding Appropriations for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant in the Community Services Program (Police Department)—Resolution No. 3.7 Local Contract Review Board: a. Award Contracts to SR Design LLC and Cascadian Landscapers,Inc., for As-Needed Tree Planting Services and Authorize the City Manager Execute the Contracts b. Award Contract to All Seasons Ground Care for Landscaping/Ground Maintenance Services at various City buildings and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract c. Award Contract to Walker Macy to Produce Construction Documents and Provide Permitting Services and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement 3.8 Authorize the City to Become a Member of the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department's Brownfields Coalition to Obtain Grants for Assessing Properties Identified for Downtown Redevelopment—Resolution No. 08- • Consent Agenda -Items Removed for Separate Discussion These items are considered to be routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. 4. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00006 — UPDATE THE GOALS, POLICIES AND RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES PERTAINING TO STATEWIDE PLANNING GOAL 14: URBANIZATION REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Topic 10: Urbanization by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement; Land Use Planning; Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space; Public Facilities and Services; Transportation; and Urbanization; Metro Functional Plan Title 11;and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, and 14. • TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB AGENDA- OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of4 • • a. Open Public Hearing b. Rules of Procedure: City Attorney c. Declarations or Challenges - Does any Council member wish to declare or discuss a conflict of interest or abstention? d. Staff Report: Community Development Department e. Public Testimony Proponents Opponents f. Staff Recommendation g. Council Questions h. Close Public Hearing i. Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 5. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009: INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY a. Staff Report—Community Development Department b. Council Discussion Note: Public comment sign-up sheets will be available for members of the public who would like to offer input to the City Council. 6. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASED RESPONSIBILITIES AND INCREASED STIPEND FOR THE MAYOR a. Staff Report—Administration Department b. Council Discussion c. Council Consideration: Resolution No. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 10. ADJOURNMENT I:\ADM\Cathy\CCA\2008\081014p business.doc TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB AGENDA- OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 4 of4 III • Agenda Item No. 3. 1 i,Y_.:' .. Council Meeting of i i,as OAS City of Tigard 1iiv e `,}i},I Tigard Business Meeting Minutes TIGARD CITY COUNCIL &LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD(LCRB) MEETING DATE/TIME: October 14, 2008; 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard— Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Council President Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ Staff present: Assistant City Manager Newton, City Attorney Ramis,Community Development Director Coffee, Assistant Community Development Director Bunch, Senior Planner Nachbar,Senior Analyst Collins, City Recorder Wheatley STUDY SESSION Track 1 • Briefing on Membership in the Oregon Economic Development and Community Development Department Brownfields Coalition Assessment Initiative Senior Analyst Collins advised staff was requesting authorization to become a part of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department(OECDD) Brownfields Coalition. This would be a partnership among OECDD and other jurisdictions and agencies to have access to assessment grants. This would pertain to properties in the downtown identified for redevelopment within the urban renewal district. She advised that OECDD is applying for an EPA$1 million grant. Half of the grant will be allocated to hazard substance assessment and the other half will be for petroleum-based grants. OECDD approached the City of Tigard in their search for partners. The proposal is structured around Main Street programs. There will be no cost to the City of Tigard; OECDD will handle the distribution of the grant money and comply with reporting requirements. • Senior Analyst Collins advised that a list of sites has been identified. She distributed a map of the property and reviewed the five sites including the following properties: Stevens Marine,Dog Park, and the Public Works Annex. Mayor Dirksen said he met with a representative from the EPA at the League of Oregon Cities Conference. During this presentation,the representative advised that there is money available to TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I�a503-639-4171 y I www.tigard-or.gov ~I Page 1 of 14 ��r�it r . • . deal with brownfields issues. Cities were urged to form partnerships to apply for grant funds. Mayor Dirksen suggesting adding another site: the site near the library contaminated with arsenic. The EPA representative said the library site was close enough to the other sites in the downtown area that it could be considered. In response to a question from Councilor Wilson,Senior Analyst Collins advised that assessments have not been done on these sites. Mayor Dirksen corrected that an assessment has been done on the library site. Senior Planner Nachbar added that some work has been done on the Stevens Marine site; there is contamination and follow up studies and mediation work will be required. He said OECDD is tying this to the Main Street program. Tigard is not a formal member of the Main Street program yet, but we have one year to decide whether to become a member. It is not clear if membership of the Main Street program would be a requirement to participate in the Coalition. The authorization to proceed is on the City Council's Consent Agenda tonight,Item 3.8. Track 2 • Receive update on City Center Advisory Commission(CCAC) Recommendations regarding Downtown Organizational Leadership— Community Development Department CCAC Chair Alice Ellis Gaut presented the update. Council received a Research Report on Dowrtozrn Associatiora in argon prepared by the City Center Advisory Commission Subcommittee on Leadership Capacity in Downtown. This document along with another document prepared earlier in the year by Marcus Mead in the Community Development Department represents the baseline research into the overall question of how to proceed with the Leland report on the recommendation to encourage a strong downtown association. Chair Ellis Gaut said a number of alternatives were identified in the data in these two documents. Tigard is unique when looking for comparables; although we have a fairly large population and budget,the downtown area is representative of a much smaller city. She said finding the right fit for us will be an organic process. The reason the CCAC reviewed this was due to the Leland recommendation that this is a priority: The CCAC decided these types of things take time to develop and it did not want the City to be in a situation of establishing roles for a downtown association with the City of Tigard after redevelopment was well underway. Chair Ellis Gaut reviewed the CCAC process to approach identifying the downtown organizational leadership. Six categories were identified as areas for further exploration to help spur downtown redevelopment and to congeal the support and interest among the business people. After that, the CCAC looked at questions needing answers. The first question relates in some measure to determining whether a downtown association is necessary and desirable;will it make-or-break the success of an urban renewal process. This seems to be the most important question to frame correctly. Once it has been established as to what the question should be, and if the answer is "yes," — it is necessary and desirable— then we would need to move onto addressing what this would look like.. If the City is going to partner in supporting the downtown association,then what would that look like;i.e.,in-kind support, funding,etc. Chair Ellis Gaut advised Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA) members were present during the above-noted discussion. They offered their views. At this time,the most TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2008 aty of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of 14 • • significant things during the initial analysis are about the kind of relationships hoped for with downtown business and property owners — how these could be developed and strengthened. Chair Ellis Gaut noted interest in the previous presentation regarding a grant to address brownfields and whether joining the Main Street program will be required. If Tigard must join the program, then their research has indicated that an association would be needed. The ultimate question will likely be "Who wants to be that association?" Councilor Woodruff asked if Tigard Central Business District Association has taken a position? Chair Ellis Gaut said there has been a lot of input; however,she said she did not think a position had been stated. TCBDA member.Marland Henderson said the TCBDA was waiting for the CCAC. to go through its process and reach a decision. Councilor Wilson questioned what decision was being contemplated. Chair Ellis Gaut said this is not what they would envision;that is,that they would be snaking"a decision." Councilor Wilson said we could encourage something to happen, but the City will not necessarily be "running the show." The whole idea is that the downtown association would be independent. Chair Ellis Gaut said she thought Mr.Henderson was referring to what would be needed to support an association and not a decision about whether there should be an association. Mr. Henderson said the TCBDA would very much like to work with the City and there are many parts to consider. He said he thinks it is coming together with regard to establishing a working relationship; however,some things need work Council President Sherwood asked if there would be one or two associations;that is,would everyone belong to TCBDA or would there still be two different groups working in the downtown. Mr. Henderson said that while he is not looking for"Utopia," he believes there is a way we could work together. At times, money issues seem to become a problem. More than anything,working together is the most important to determine what the business owners'needs are. Councilor Buehner noted concern that during the process efforts are made for an affirmative outreach to the business and property owners who are not actively involved in the current organization. Chair Ellis Gaut said plans are to obtain input from a broad cross-section of businesses. Councilor Wilson said interest must be generated among people who are less involved. It appears that there are three groups of people: 1.People who own property,but do not have businesses in the downtown;2.Business owners who do not own the property, but are concerned about business vitality, 3. Owners who do not see themselves fitting in the long-term scheme. The third type might be an investor or decide to sell to an investor. While it is good to have the current business owners talking to each other and to the City,what we really want is for people to decide to redevelop; otherwise,nothing will happen. Councilor Wilson suggested a major goal be set to reach out to passive owners. Mayor Dirksen said we need to give everyone an equal opportunity and then they will choose at what level they wish to engage. Councilor Woodruff said the Council does not care as much about the methods as the outcome. We all want to have, as much as possible,people getting on the "same page" and to move forward with as much speed and effectiveness as possible. He noted that it looked as if the CCAC has done a lot of work on their approach. Mayor Dirksen added he needed time to review the Subcommittee report. Chair Ellis Gaut explained the document is a survey accompanied with analysis exploring TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 Gtyof Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171�I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 3 of 14 • . various models in cities of comparable size. The previous document prepared by Marcus Mead also looks at downtown associations: what do they look like,how are they funded,etc. Chair Ellis Gaut said they will continue to try to learn from people who are not involved— what are they thinking about. She referred to a meeting held last April where consultants were asked about downtown associations and the various ways they have been utilized in Oregon; that is,what works and what does not. More people than usual attended this April meeting,although not a majority of the downtown business owners. Councilor Woodruff commented that we have learned that no matter how much we have- communicated,it never seems to be enough. All of us have to think every single time, "What is the maximum that we can do to get people involved?" ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: `.� The following item will be moved to the City Council agenda of October 28, 2008: Receive update on Contract for Construction Documents,Permitting,Bid and Construction Services for Lower Fanno Creek Park— Community Development Department In response to a question from Councilor Buehner about the re-meandering of the creek project by Clean Water Services,Senior Planner Nachbar advised this has been delayed because of the time it took to get the Corps of Engineers'permit. Clean Water Services plans to move ahead next spring. Senior Planner Nachbar commented that this would work well with phasing the City's park improvements with this Clean Water Services project. At this time,it looks as if everything will move forward. We are moving ahead with the Stevenson property acquisition,this property is necessary for the re-meander. Councilor Wilson asked if the Parks Board is reviewing these plans? Senior Planner Nachbar said he was not aware of a review by the Parks Board. Their plans were incorporated into the Master Plan and Walker Macy and the committee have reviewed and incorporated them into the Master Plan. Councilor Buehner said the plans should be given to the Parks Board. Councilor Wilson agreed. Councilor Woodruff pointed out that the City Council will be talking to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board next week Councilor Buehner said the Parks Board members should review pertinent information before next week's meeting. Mayor Dirksen said we need the PRAB to keep a running review of activity. Senior Planner Nachbar said he would contact the PRAB Chair. Councilor Wilson said he would also want to have neighbors be provided with the opportunity to see the plans before it happens. Councilor Buehner suggested a detailed article in the Cityscape. Track 4 a Mayor Dirksen reported on the Governor's Transportation Vision Task Force. A draft document has been produced and the Mayor prepared a summary,which he distributed to the City Council.A copy of the summary is on file in the City Recorder's office. He asked the City Council to review this summary. ➢ Council briefly discussed the Trilvlet board meeting to be held in'Tigard next week. The Mayor and Council members indicated they would attend. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 4 of.14 ~ Y • • Councilor Buehner advised that the Holiday Inn (used to be the Sherwood Inn) opening is October 15. Council President:Sherwood said she would attend. Council members agreed to cancel the December 23,2008, City Council meeting. The December 16,2008,meeting can be a workshop/business meeting. A proclamation for Red Ribbon Week was added to tonight's business meeting; City Council received a copy of the proposed proclamation. The November 11 City Council meeting is cancelled;this is Veterans Day and City offices will be closed. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held. Study Session concluded: 7:02 p.m. 1. BUSINESS MEETING 1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the City Council and Local Contract Review Board meeting to order at 7:30:20 PM 1.2 Roll Call Name Present Absent Mayor Dirksen ✓ Councilor Buehner ✓ Council President Sherwood ✓ Councilor Wilson ✓ Councilor Woodruff ✓ 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance 1.4 Council Communications &Liaison Reports:None 1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items: PROCLAMATION— RED RIBBON WEEK: Mayor Dirksen proclaimed the week of October 23- 31, 2008, as Red Ribbon Week encouraging all citizens to participate in the effort to keep children free of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful drugs through education and partnering with teachers and parents. 7:32:40 PM 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION • Tigard High School Student EnvoyAlexa Kanbergs presented a report on activities at the high school. A summary is on file in the City Recorder's office. • Citizen Communication—Sign Up Sheet: No one signed in. 7:34:42 PM • Follow-up to Previous Citizen Communication: Assistant City Manager Newton reported on follow-up to City Council's Fifth Tuesday meeting of September 30,2008: TIGARD CITY'COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 city of Tigard I } 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 5 of 14 z-- • • ✓ Windridge Homes Subdivision regarding a tree mitigation issue. Community Development staff met with the representatives of Windridge Homes and theyhave reported they are satisfied with the direction. v' The Tigard Chamber of Commerce requested consideration for a City contribution of$1,000 for the annual tree lighting celebration. This is scheduled for City Council consideration on October 28,2008. 7:35:43 PM Mayor Dirksen reviewed the Consent Agenda: (Item 3.7 c removed from the Consent Agenda and considered by the City Council on October 28,2008.) 3. CONSENT AGENDA: 3.1 Approve City Council Minutes for August 12 and September 9,2008 3.2 Receive and File: a. Council Calendar b. Tentative Agenda c. Fifth Tuesday Notes from September 30,2008 3.3 Approve First Restated Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement Creating the Willamette River Water Coalition(WRWG) and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement 3.4 Establish an Urban Forestry Master Plan Citizen Advisory Committee for the Urban Forestry Master Plan-Resolution No.08-59 A RESOLUTION.ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMTI"1'EE TO GUIDE THE PREPARATION OF THE URBAN FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND DECIDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMI'rII E 3.5 Approve Budget Amendment#09-04 to Recognize Receipt of Federal Grant Funds and Make Corresponding Appropriations for Tigard Turns the Tide Grant;Years 1 and 2-Resolution No.08-60 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT#09-04 TO RECOGNIZE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS AND MAKE CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM(POLICE DEPARTMENT) FOR TIGARD TURNS THE TIDE GRANT 3.6 Approve Budget Amendment#09-05 to Recognize Receipt of Federal Grant Funds Through the Tigard/Tualatin School District and Make Corresponding Appropriations for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant in the Community Services Program(Police Department)- Resolution No.08-61 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT#09-05 TO RECOGNIZE RECEIPT.OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE TIGARD/TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAKE CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SAFE SCHOOLS/IEALTHY STUDENTS GRANT IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM (POLICE DEPARTMENT) 3.7 Local Contract Review Board: a. Award Contracts to SR Design LLC and Cascadian Landscapers,Inc.,for As-Needed Tree Planting Services and Authorize the City Manager Execute the Contracts b. Award Contract to All Seasons Ground Care for Landscaping/Ground Maintenance Services at various City buildings and Authorize the Oty Manager to Execute the Contract TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 6 of 14 • c. Ace a i Contract to Walker Macy to Produce Constiuetien Docume d evde�'�g 3.8 Authorize the City to Become a Member of the Oregon Economic &Community Development Department's Brownfields Coalition to Obtain Grants for Assessing Properties Identified for. Downtown Redevelopment— Resolution No.08-62 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF TIGARD'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OREGON ECONOMIC&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BORWNFIELDS COALITION Motion byCouncilor Wiison,seconded by Council President Sherwood,to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 3.7c.removed. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 4. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00006 —UPDATE THE GOALS,POLICIES AND RECOMMENDED AC:IIONMEASURES PERTAINING TO STATEWIDE PLANNING GOAL 14: URBANIZATION REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Topic 10: Urbanization by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect current community conditions and values.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov/code_amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE"REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement;Land Use Planning;Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space;Public Facilities and Services;Transportation; and Urbanization;Metro Functional Plan Title 11;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2,8, 11, 12,and 14. 7:38:53 PM a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing. b. . City Attorney Ramis read a statement outlining the rules of procedure for this hearing. 7:41:23 PM . c. Declarations or C1 allenges - Does any Council member wish to declare or discuss a conflict of interest or abstention? None were declared or discussed. d. Assistant Planner Daniels presented the staff report regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment before.the City Council. She outlined the process followed to prepare the proposed ordinance: TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 � � Ciry of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 7 of 14 � � • • ✓ The Planning Commission hosted two Policy Interest Meeting Team Meetings and conducted two public hearings on this topic (August 18,2008, October 6,2008. The newspaper notice failed to print for the first hearing,which is why the second hearing was held October 6 to ensure compliance with the City's ciri7Pn involvement program) ✓ The City Council held a workshop on September 9 to discuss the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt this chapter. City Council asked for clarification on two policies and suggested a wording change in another. These changes were summarized in Attachment 3,a September 19,2008,memorandum from Senior Planner Wyss to the Planning Commission. On Page 2 of the memo,there is a discussion of the Council's desire to change the language in Goal 14.2,Policy 3 from"require" to "encourage." Oty staff worked with the City Attomeyto rework the language as it is presented in Exhibit A. ✓ Assistant Planner Daniels submitted an October 10,2008,memorandum from Senior Planner Wyss,which derails the Planning Commission's October 6,2008,recommendation that the language in Goal 14.2,Policy 3 be changed back from"encourage"to"require" as originally recommended by the Planning Commission at its August hearing. ✓ To ensure this chapter is technically sound,Assistant Planner Daniels advised that Senior Planner Wyss worked with the Department Review Team to determine its technical accuracy and conformance with applicable laws and rules. This chapter was sent to state and regional agencies for review,those comments and staff's reply are shown in Attachment 2 of the staff report. ✓ The CatyAttomeyreviewed the staff report findings and found them to be accurate. e. Public Testimony None f. Staff Recommendation: Assistant Planner Daniels advised that staff has found the language,including the amendment,complies with the applicable state land use goals,the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan polices,as well as federal,state,and regional plans and regulations. Staff recommends adopting the language in Exhibit A. g. Council Questions Mayor Dirksen said that this issue has been before the Oty Council three times previously. What remains are a couple of minor language changes. Councilor Woodruff commented on the Goal 14.2 and the word change"required" to"encourage"was at his suggestion because there might be sensitivity to the word"require" when associated with annexation. He said he was amenable to changing the word back to"require"since it is prefaced by the word"may." After brief discussion,there was agreement to go along with the recommendation from the Planning Commission to change the word back in Goal 14.2,Policy 3 back to"require" rather than"encourage." Councilor Wilson noted he had a discussion with Lisa Hamilton-Treick. She had a comment about wording that would prevent an area within our urban services area to join or form a park district. She asked why the Caty would oppose this if it wouldmean we would get parks within the area. Councilor Wilson said he responded that the other side of that argument is,why would people who have a park district want to come into the city? Further,if parcels were contiguous to another city(i.e.,King City), but were inside our area,is it not beneficial for them to be part of some city rather than no city? He said he was not suggesting that any language be changed,but if a serious proposal did come up,then he TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LC1ZB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 8 of 14 • • . thought we could make a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow it to happen. City Attorney Raniis added that if the Council makes the decision now to include that sort of language,then the option is precluded;however,if an argument can be successfully made later to create a district,the City Council can agree or disagree with it at that time. 7:52:08 PM Councilor Buehner referred to another issue regarding the water service boundary. She clarified that there is a small section of the Tualatin Valley Water District that the Tigard-area District has been providing water to for many years. This boundaryneeds to be moved and perhaps there will be incentive to proceed with an adjustment. 7:53:32 PM h. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing. Council Consideration: Motion by Councilor Buehner,seconded by Council President Sherwood,to adopt Ordinance No. 08-15,with Goal 14.2 amended as discussed by City Council. Councilor Woodruff clarified that the only word to be adjusted is the word"encourage" to"require" in Goal 14.2. There is another instance of the word"encourage" contained in the recommended action measures,which will remain. ORDINANCE NO.08-15—AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00006 TO UPDATE THE GOALS,POLICIES,AND RECOMMENDED ACIIONMEASURES PERTAINING TO STATEWIDE PLANNING GOAL 14,URBANIZATION The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of C aty Council present. May-or Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes 7:55:12 PM 5. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION— COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009: INTRODUC'11 ON/GLOSSARY a. Assistant Planner Daniels presented the staff report. The introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the plan and its implementation. Changes discussed at the Planning Commission workshop were outlined in Attachment 3,a memorandum dated September 8, 2008,from Senior Planner Wyss to the Planning Commission. Changes from the hearing in September were detailed in Attachment 2,which starts on Page 3 of the September 15,2008,Planning Commission meeting minutes. TIGARD CITY COUNQL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 Gry of Tigard � 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223- J 503-639-4171 f www.tigard-or:gov I Page 9 of 14 - • • b. Council discussion: Councilor Buehner advised she found the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting to be brief. She noted that two Planning Commissioners were present and asked if they would be willing to give City Council more information about the hearing. Mayor Dirksen noted that public comment will be accepted and invited the Planning Commissioners present or audience members to make comments if they would care to do so. Planning Commissioner Vermilyea noted the Planning Commission had a couple of workshops and public hearings on this section of the update. He said he believes the last set of minutes was relatively short because by that time there was no additional input from the public since much of the work had been accomplished in previous workshops. 7:59:44 PM Planning Commissioner Vermilyea said the Planning Commission's focus was on plain language, avoiding jargon,so the glossary definitions are understandable to the average person. For each definition,where possible,the Planning Commission wanted assurance there was reliance on an outside authority,i.e.,a federal statute,state statute,etc. The Planning Commission wanted to be sure that they were being consistent with the authority on each particular issue. For those areas,where no authority could be referenced,then they looked to the dictionary or some other language that would make common sense. He referred to public input and,in particular,that from Sue Bielke who submitted a lot of good ideas and input. Some of her suggestions were incorporated. The Planning Commission felt satisfied with the process and outcome on the defuutions. CouncllorBueliner asked if Planning Commissioner Vermilyea felt comfortable that the glossary covers all the necessary words. He reviewed.the Planning Commission's process and,in the end,they do feel comfortable they captured the terms that were noted for definition during the course of the discussion on the different chapters. Mayor Dirksen reviewed the three-year Comprehensive Plan process for those who were visiting tonight. The Comprehensive Plan is the City's governing document,much the same as the way that the Constitution is the governing document for the United States. The document was originally written in 1983 and needed updating. The Council decided that it would be important to define a list of terms so that in the future,if a challenge were to arise on an issue in the Comprehensive Plan that the terms used in the Plan would be clearlydefined. This is the first time the Council has had an opportunity to discuss these definitions. This will be coming before the C'.aty Council again in a public hearing on October 28, 2008. Public comment will be taken at that time as well. Councilor Wilson said the glossary is important because often what you can do might hang on a single word's definition. He also noted definitions in the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code should agree. He reviewed his suggestions: 8:06:00 PM ✓ Greenspace/Greenway: In some places,it has been indicated whether it is publicly owned land, privately owned land,or both. In this particular section,there is no indication. lie said he isn't sure what is meant: is it City ownership or not? TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard J 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 J www.tigard-or.gov J Page 10 of 14 • • Assistant CommunityDevelopment Director Bunch responded that the Comprehensive Plan is much more general in scope than the Community Development Code. The Comprehensive Plan policies are very broad. The Development Code is intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan and the reason that some of these terms do not necessarily agree is due to the broad definition applicable to a broad policy perspective versus the very specific dear and objectives that must apply in the Development Code. Staff was cognizant of this as they went through the policy development that the policies also need to have broad scope because they are subject to being interpreted by the City Council when the Council makes policy-oriented decisions. This is why there is no specificity,for example,in greenspaces. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch cited other examples of"recreation space" and"open space," which are defined as they pertain to specific types of developments. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said if City Council desires the definitions to be more specific,staff could do that. Councilor Wilson said that as he was reviewing,he found that he could not determine where the terms were used in the Code so he could make a judgment whether the two documents needed to be consistent. Perhaps,in this particular case (greenspace/greenway),we do not have a specific policy that would match to a regulation on private property. Are we saying we are going apply regulations to greenways that might apply to public and private property or the hybrid where there is a public easement on private property. He said he would like staff to be aware of this and ready to respond. Councilor Wilson noted that in natural areas,the definition is that it is "city owned" land and under open space,the definition refers to "public and privately owned" land. Mayor Dirksen said he thinks there are areas in the City identified as "greenways" and the property is privately owned,but because of environmental restrictions,a portion of a property might not be available for development. Collectively,we refer to these as greenways. In response to a comment by Councilor Wilson that in these instances there would bean easement,Councilor Buehner said this is not uniformly true,as sometimes these pieces of property do not get transferred to public ownership. Mayor Dirksen said greenspace could be owned publicly or privately and if it is identified one way in one document then it should be the same in the other document. Councilor Buehner said she was not as concerned about it within the context of the Comprehensive Plan,but she certainly thinks it would be important to make a note that as we move to developing Code,that we specify whether it is private or public because there might be different rules. 8:11:49 PM Councilor Wilson continued with his comments on the Chapter under review: ✓ Invasive Species —the definition states that this refers to plants that are not native and aggressive; however, doesn't saythat it is "harmful." The federal definition includes "harmful." Just because a plant is successful and not native,doesn't necessarily mean that it is considered.invasive. Councilor Buehner added she thought there was a state defmition within the"noxious" plant definitions. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch agreed there are other definitions that deal with the harmfulness. He advised staff would recheck both the state and federal definitions and get back to the City Council. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 11 of 14 • • 8:13:16 PM ✓ Sensitive Lands —reference is made to the Development Code for the definition. It seemed to Councilor Wilson this should be reversed. It seems that you could just say that sensitive lands are steep slopes and wetlands rather than have a Code reference. Mayor Dirksen agreed,since the Code language might change. There are other instances the Mayor noticed where the Comprehensive Plan referenced the Code. He asked if it would not be better to pull the language from the Code and place it in the Comprehensive Plan so that in the future the Code would reference this language. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch noted that the definition must be synonymous because sensitive lands in the Code have statutory implications because it is used to regulate;that is why the Code is mentioned. If there is a definition change,it is typically changed in the Code if that needs to happen. Staff will evaluate. Mayor Dirksen noted other places for staff to check include "active recreation" and"passive recreation." Councilor Wilson asked why you couldn't say something similar to: "sensitive lands refers to steep slopes and wetlands as more fully defined in the Development Code." Assistant Community Development Director Bunch agreed this could be done. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch noted there was a long discussion with regard to"active recreation" during the Planning Commission review. They remembered the process they went through for the Planned Development Code. Mr.Frewing also referenced this at the Planning Commission meeting. Councilor Buehner said it was particularly important in the discussion because active referred to 1) ball fields,picnic tables 2) trails,or 3)those areas that have no trails or access. We need to review this to make sure we are consistent. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch added that this might be a term that is more generally described in the Comprehensive Plan and then more specifically described in the Code. 8:16:32 PM ✓ Tigard Urban Planning Area and Tigard Urban Services area—those two definitions were similar. Councilor Wilson advised he did not understand the difference noting that one deals with the Statewide Planning Goal 2 and the other with ORS 195. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch advised there are some Administrative Rules with more specific definitions;staff will review to provide clarification so one can discriminate the differences between the two. Mayor Dirksen said those terms are used in two separate agreements the Caty has with Washington County. In response to a question from Mayor Dirksen,Cty Attorney Ramis advised legal counsel has reviewed these;however,theywill study the definitions more in depth. Councilor Buehner asked about changes at the state legislature that might impact language contained in the glossary and whether we would have to go through a full Comprehensive Plan amendment process? CityAttomeyRamis said"yes,and that's whythe staff is recommending,where possible,general definitions." If you use specific references in your definitions,state statutes,or your own code,the presumption often is that the language in the Comprehensive Plan automatically changes. "That is not the case...now you've got two separate,conflicting def nitions...so it is important to be general so you can come back only when necessary." In response to a question from Councilor Buehner,City Attorney Ramis advised there is no process bywhich you can automatically change the document without having a hearing on changing the document. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES - OCTOBER 14, 2008 aryof Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 12 of 14 • • 8:20:19 PM Councilor Woodruff made a suggestion for the sake of readability. Not every single word is defined; for example,we do not define"require," but we do define"encourage." If a statement could be made in the introduction that if any word is italicized or underlined,it could be found in the glossary. Assistant Community Development Director Bunch said that is a good point and will be done. 8:21:06 PM Councilor Wilson commented about LEED (Leadership and Energy in Environmental Design). He recalled when this was discussed previouslythat the wording be"LEED or other." LEED is always changing;they are on Version 2.2 now and the next update is being discussed and another section might be added to deal with "social equity" New developments with LEED might not be something we agree with. He suggested that the language not be so specific. Councilor Wilson noted that LEEDS is a private rating system. Mayor Dirksen recused himself and left the Council dais. Council President Sherwood presided during City Council consideration of Agenda Item No.6 6. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASED RESPONSIBILITIES AND INCREASED S"UPEND FOR THE MAYOR a. Assistant CityManager Newton presented the staff report;she reviewed a couple of key points.Staff has made the effort to incorporate comments from the City Council from previous meetings on this topic. Rather than a letter of agreement,staff recommends the Council consider a resolution since this is what the City has done in the past to establish or adjust the Council stipends. b. In response to a question from Councilor Buehner about whether the increased stipend could be backdated,City Attorney Ramis responded that the City Charter is clear that the City Council has the authority to do this. Councilor Woodruff said there has been media coverage about this. People have had opportunity to comment but not much comment was received. Councilor Woodruff said a high bar has been set because the Mayor or Council President must be willing to take on the increased responsibilities. In addition,the rest of the City Council has to have the trust that the person is up to this responsibility. Finally,the Mayor or Council President will have to work for an employer willing to participate. Fortunately,all of these conditions exist now;however,it certainly is not a given that this will be the case in the future. There has been much discussion that this is an experiment to see what happens over the next six months to be evaluated by the Mayor,Council and the Mayor's employer as to whether this is still a good idea. Council President Sherwood pointed out that this is subject to Budget Committee review every year. Councilor Wilson said that the Mayor received an invitation to speak at a 44t Grade class; he noted that this would not be in the list of things that the Council is talking with regard to the additional duties. c. Council Consideration: Motion by Councilor Woodruff,seconded by Councilor Wilson,to adopt Resolution No.08-63. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER STIPENDS,SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO.99-50 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 city of Tigard I ^13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 _�I www.tigard-or.gov _Page .13.of 14 ��� • • The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Cotuicilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes Mayor Dirksen returned to the dais,and presided over the remainder of the meeting. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Councilor Buehner welcomed the young people in the audience attending the meeting to meet a requirement of their"Senior Seminar." In the past students have made comments and the City Council has acted on some of these comments. For example after receiving a.comment form a high school student,a lighted crosswalk across Durham Road adjacent to the high school is being installed. 8. NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None 8:31:05 PIVI 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilor Woodruff,seconded by Councilor Buehner,to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of City Council present. Mayor Dirksen Yes Councilor Buehner Yes Councilor Wilson Yes Council President Sherwood Yes Councilor Woodruff Yes OLA jl. . - .therine Wheatley, City Reco .- Attest: r ty of Tug Date: 1/272/ v —S, .;.Z 0C339' 1:\ADM\CATHY\ccm\2008\ccn)81014 drafc.doc TIGARD CITY COUNCIL/LCRB MINUTES — OCTOBER 14, 2008 City of Tigard 13125 S\\J Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 14 of 14 �� �w • Agenda Item# S Meeting Date October 14,2008 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Workshop for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2008-00009: Introduction/Glossary ^ D Prepared By: Darren Wyss Dept Head Approval: 77-4- City Mgr Approval: (;J` ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Review and discuss with staff the proposed Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary recommended by the Planning Commission at their September 15,2008 public hearing(CPA2008-00009). STAFF RECOMMENDATION Council is requested to become familiar with the Commission's recommendation to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary and identify any additional material or information to assist in making its decision at a public hearing scheduled for October 28,2008. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Now that the Comprehensive Plan language addressing the Statewide Planning Goals is nearing completion, the final step is to update the Introduction and Glossary. Both perform an important role in the document. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. Essentially, it outlines how to use the Plan. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment,but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document. These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings, Planning Commission workshops and hearings, and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal, state, or regional documents. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies,and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. In addition to the Glossary being developed and reviewed throughout the process, the amendment was reviewed at a Planning Commission workshop on August 18, 2008. Minor changes were requested at this time. Subsequently, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 15, 2008.The Commission recommended the Council adopt the updated chapter (Attachment 1) included in CPA2008-00009. A few minor changes and additions were requested at the public hearing. The proposed amendment provides the structure necessary for the effective implementation of the updated Comprehensive Plan. The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) requires jurisdictions to L\LRPLN\Council Materials\2008\10-14-08 CC Workshop AIS CPA 2008-00009.doc 1 • periodically update their plans to reflect current conditions, regulations, and information relating to the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. This amendment will act as a major stride in ensuring compliance with the Statewide Planning Goals through the effective and appropriate implementation of the Plan. The meeting minutes from the Planning Commission public hearing can be found in Attachment 2. OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A CITY COUNCIL GOALS Goal 2: Complete the update and begin the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: Proposed Language for CPA2008-00009 Attachment 2: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes —September 15,2008 Attachment 3: Memo to Planning Commission—September 8, 2008 FISCAL NOTES N/A • I:\LRPLN\Council Materials\2008\10-14-08 CC Workshop AIS CPA 2008-00009.doc 2 ATTACHMENT 1 • t r • INTRODUCTION Plan Background ha/tt vUtf{civ The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution?' 1 cOOSsCurNA. It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use / n planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land T S 1-"Ca--1 G in the City. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements,including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws,state administrative rules,and applicable Metro co p.QO67IA. (,J plans and requirements. Equally important, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in f ( S Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. C1Q In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the City of Tigard V Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality, provision of needed public facilities,citizen involvement,etc. The 2008 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals, policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report, which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan. The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings,as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coor- dinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-I • • INTRODUCTION Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan. To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development(DLCD) has approved or"acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in "compliance" with the statewide planning goals,and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment(PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was sepa- rately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning - goals. Furthermore,each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy,state goals,and Metro requirements. Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the founda- tion for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards,public facility plans,capital improvement plans, transportation system plans,etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use deci- sions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval,site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However, plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions,such as conditional use applications.The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments,special area plan adoption and,as mentioned previously,adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation, both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision- making criteria. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies, including those that are aspirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which I-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan ' • INTRODUCTION they can be implemented.The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds,changes in law (federal, state,or regional),and constitutional limitations. Furthermore, the City and other governments' responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the Plan, the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies,and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules, it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective, the Plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with appli- cable law, including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodi- cally to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact,state law requires jurisdic- tions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes, several times, the importance of updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs,and consis- tent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal. Additionally,areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of "Special Planning Areas." Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 1 3 • 1 INTRODUCTION Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals,policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document,as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a.desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals, policies,and recommended action measures in greater detail. GOAL: Definition - A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. • 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. POLIO': Definition - A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. • Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan,or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. 1-4 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: Definition - A statement outlining a specific City project or standard which, if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards,or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. Obligation- Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff avail- ability,etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs,and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the Plan does not obligate the City to accom- plish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recom- mended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to,or amended,as conditions warrant. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-5 • • INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE c erdedymanner; • .••••e . •• • .:. ... • •. ••t . • ■. B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard 1 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • • • resource-reports; • • ■• . . ... ■_ ... City of Tigard 2 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • policies are: e. c. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). 1. Functions of the Plan a. Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; b. Zoning district changes; d. Subdivisions. e. City of Tigard 3 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • p��11 GLOSSARY r 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream,lake,estuary, or other water body that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identifies as having a 1%chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. Active Recreation—See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.120. Adaptive Management-A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline condi- tions and desired end goals,periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals,and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing -The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. Biodiversity -The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur;encompasses ecosystem or community diversity,species diversity,and genetic diversity. Citizen-An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privi- leges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program -A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1,"Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection,and more. Cluster - A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the • Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-1 • • 1111111/r� GLOSSARY development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning,assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program;and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within indi- vidual facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational oppor- tunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include devel- oped facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co- exist without aesthetic, environmental,and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a juris- diction's land use program;including limited land use designation,buffering, screening, site and building design standards,transportation facility design,etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property, including, but not limited to,construction, installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use, land division,establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land,grading, clearing,removal or placement of soil, paving,dredging, filling,excavation,drilling or removal of trees. Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Economic Gardening - Strategies and programs aimed at helping a communi- ty's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. Efficient Use of Land— Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy,and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of G-2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • • GLOSSARY r/ development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops,streets,side- walks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered"effective impervious area", because it effec- tively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered"ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. Employment and Industrial Areas - Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. Encourage—Support,advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a partic- ular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards —See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725. Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. Feasible—Reasonably capable of being done,executed,or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are; practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-3 • • • rid) 4111111r. GLOSSARY Franchise Agreements -The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code,including the establishment of rates by the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities -A collection of facilities that provide a diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectrum of programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and Services -The physical,chemical, and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal-A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs,on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. v� Greenspace/Greenway - An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or oppor- tunities for nature-related outdoor recreation,such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. -4---400e5, ?kadti �►'�«- i n 4c.,cto Camp plcun . pY■vu.ke.. reofze.tt,• • Habitat-An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet 4 J c their requirements for food, water, mobility, security, and reproduction. 4gUY\d : 1AnAkitt- Habitat Friendly Development Practices -Broad range of development . 1 (.1 techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices. Examples include clustering ilAS--6-e- - development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as d n f�� �ham? pier, post,or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater - ,�U-�S y\0(-- sources,collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and > b to G-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan WInQfiAtv V ∎1 OY U )\A C J ocAu) • • GLOSSARY ■ gardening,and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. Hazardous Tree - A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury,and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. Hazardous Waste —A solid waste (solid waste includes solids,liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity,or toxicity),or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 261 as a hazardous waste;or • • A"state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. Healthy Streams Plan —Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources — Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts,landscapes, objects,and other evidences of human activities that repre- sent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity,of a Nation,Oregon,or Tigard. • Household Hazardous Waste —Any discarded, useless,or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable,corrosive, reactive,or toxic. Examples include solvents,pesti- cides,cleaners,and paints. Impervious Surface—A solid surface,such as streets, parking lots,and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster- Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies,worker skill needs,and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. Innovative Business - A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-5 • I GLOSSARY Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system,can help improve safety, reduce congestion,enhance mobility,minimize environmental impacts, �� save energy, and promote economic productivity p q� .kC Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method, usually _ii:/Z ;tonthe form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate -Spn providing services or implementing programs. (..7 41'*2) ji. SInvasive Species - Plants, animals,and microbes not native to a region,which _S when introduced either accidentally or intentionally,out compete native species 1 s ,`, for available resources, reproduce prolifically,and dominate regions and ecosys- tems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native Tj predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many invasive species S have the potential to transform entire ecosystems,as native species and those ce that depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. Landslides —The downslope movement of rock,soil, or related debris that is a natural hazard. P �,fIGU-e. �('CL So&FeAn leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A nation- _ 9,,r; �� ;Ja Crally accepted benchmark for the design,construction,and operation of high , _ performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the 9 tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' A'„, v1/4.'It performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by 'vlui did recognizing performance in 1...... ._ieuss.as of human and environmental health: M(ihtfail e sustainable site development,water vings,energy efficiency,materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. ) INl(l- CA aW k-o U b-r Linear Parks - Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail- oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations,and may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs,especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land develop- ment that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed,but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. G-6 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • • GLOSSARY 'MEI Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as,but not limited to, residential,office, manufacturing,retail,public or entertainment,in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards—Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades, visibility,crops,and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit — field by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging"pollutants" through a "point source" into a"water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general require- ments of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal,or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific,or paleontological features,or for the appreciation of natural features. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-7 S • [ 1 r GLOSSARY Natural Resources —Resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5. Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater,and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. Natural Systems — Interactive, interrelated,and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initia- tive that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs,school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space — Public or privately owned areas, either undeveloped or minimally dev eloped, intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail- oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services - A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails,and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks,open spaces,and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.120. Pocket Parks - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. G-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY • Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals.They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals_ However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote—Support,advocate,or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services—Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety,sanitary sewers,domestic water, water quality,parks, trans- portation,governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health, welfare, prosperity,and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water,and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities,and which warrant recognition,promotion,and protection by the City. Rare - An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as excep- tionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal,state,or regional govern- mental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Recommended Action Measure—A statement outlining a specific City project or standard,which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects,standards,or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard G-9 � 1 'r GLOSSARY Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife,and classified for protection based on habitat quality and impor- tance, economic and social value of the land,and current development status. Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro,biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indi- rectly in the case of wind, water,and biomass;directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker*rate than they can be replenished. Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution(Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee—Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. -S Cp� Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river,lake, or stream, �, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terres- trial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat,adjacent riparian areas, .^I\ and wetlands. Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique _.n(' habitat elemen Aprovtded within a riparian corridor. �� V,X\0( � �Q, Senflsitive Lands—As defined in Chapter 18.775.O10.G of the City of Tigard / , Community Development Code. s\ S��LZS taX16 t tA1C,Q,V1 ALS / 0.S u��(t'VV+�I th A vim- Severe Weealdher Hazards—This broadly defin d hazard category includes w(NQ- c o windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice, prolonged cold), thunder- storms, tornadoes, drought,prolonged extreme heat and other weather condi- V\Q�1.Li dons that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property. Significant_Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. G-10 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY 'gig/ Solar Access—Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings,or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator,producer,or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing- Housing units which are available to a specific popu- lation, such as elderly,disabled, homeless,or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks,golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers,and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning,designing, constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store,control, and/or convey stormwater. • Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Support—To aid the cause, policy,or interests of,or contribute to the progress or growth of. Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using,developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental,economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee,an improvement fee,or a combination thereof,assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit,building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-11 • • • NMI GLOSSARY Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning ems` Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. • Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement(required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) -Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calcu- lation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector - Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national,and international markets;and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. Trails and Connectors - Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date —Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge, techniques, styles, etc. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie, mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro,a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city limits, including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. G-12 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY Urban Forest,Diverse - An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure,and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species,genetics,abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement, hetero- geneity, forest density, micro-climates,and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services,stages of succession,and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone—The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses, businesses,and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit),mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or ground- water at a frequency or duration sufficient to support,and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. Workforce Housing- Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. Comprehensive Plan Map Legend RESIDENTIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Low-Density Residential-These areas will provide low-density residences(1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-13 • • "OOP"� GLOSSARY Medium-Density Residential -These areas will provide medium-density resi- dences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. This designa- tion includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential -These areas will provide medium-high- • density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types, but focused primarily on multiple-family neighbor- hoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential -These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. COMMERCIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Central Business District - The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes. the CBD zone. Community Commercial - These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial -These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services,generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial -These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designa- tion includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial - These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. G-14 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY • MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS Mixed Use Commercial-These areas are intended to accommodate high- density office buildings,retail,and service uses,as well as mixed use devel- opments and medium high and high-density(25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under, behind,or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. - Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accommodate develop- ment concepts characterized by retail, office,and commercial services use, with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will • be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufac- turing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed, as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities,and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Heavy Industrial -These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufac- turing,processing,or assembly of semi finished or finished products, including fabrication,and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses.The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial -These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activi- ties which include manufacturing,processing,assembling,packaging,or treat- ment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-15 • • . a - - GLOSSARY nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties_ The designation includes the I L and I P zone. OTHER DESIGNATIONS Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution-These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. G-16 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • ATTACHMENT 2 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 15,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER President Jodie Inman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center,Town Hall,at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman;Commissioners:Anderson,Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent Commissioner Cattail,Fishel Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss,Senior Planner;Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS City Councilor, Gretchen Buehner, spoke to the Commissioners about her role as liaison to the Planning Commission. She encouraged them to feel free to ask for workshops with Council to stay on top of things. She answered some questions regarding her role as liaison. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the August 18,2008 minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson,Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None • ABSTENTIONS: Inman,Walsh EXCUSED: Fishel,Cattail 5. PUBLIC HEARING CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008--Page 1 of 5 I:\LAPIN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning,Natural Resources and Historic Areas,Environmental Quality,Hazards, Parks,Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation,Energy Conservation,and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10,11, 12,13,and 14. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Commission President,Jodie Inman,opened up the Public Hearing. Senior Planner,Darren Wyss, gave the staff report. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment before the Commissioners at this time would update the Introduction to the Comp Plan,and add a Glossary of key terms that are found throughout the document. By way of background&review,Wyss presented the following Introduction: • Presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. • Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan. • This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. • The Intro also clearly defines upfront what a goal,policy, and recommended action measure is and the City's obligation for each. • The City is not breaking new ground with this updated Intro, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. • The Commission reviewed the Intro at its Aug 18th workshop and did not request any changes be made. Glossary: • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment to come before the Commission a year ago. • As each chapter met with PIT, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • Definitions are based on accepted federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or.a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus was reached as to the definition that best fits Tigard. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 2 of 5 I:\LRPIIAllorcen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public I leaning\tpc minutes 9-l5-08.doc • • • The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • The Commission at its Aug 18 workshop,requested staff to revisit a number of definitions before tonight's hearing and review the clarity/content. Staff reviewed the definitions and has included recommended changes along with commentary in a Memo dated Sept 8th. These recommended changes are also incorporated into Exhibit A of the Staff Report Wyss concluded that staff had found the language included in the amendment to be in compliance with the applicable state land use goals, the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state,and regional plans and regulations and, therefore, staff recommends the Commission forward to the City Council the language found in Exhibit A. President Inman recognized Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114th,Tigard, OR—who had signed in to testify in opposition. Ms. Beilke went over the reasons she was in opposition. (Contained in Attachment I.) There were no other members of the public present to testify either for,or against. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATION With the commissioners'consent, Staff did not go through the changes one by one,but addressed the changes as the Commission had specific questions, comments, or suggestions. At this point,President Inman asked if any of the Commissioners had questions, comments, or suggestions. After deliberation,the following changes to the Glossary were agreed upon and recommended: • Add "Active Recreation—See Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." • Under"Greenspace/Greenway" add"or" to and- so it would read "An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 3 of 5 I:\I.RPJ.N\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • "Natural Resources"change to read: "resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5_ineludieg Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater and rare and endangered fish and wildlife,plants and plant communities. • Under "Open Space" delete "both undeveloped or minimally developed." • Add"Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." MOTION After President Inman's summarization of the recommended changes, Commissioner Vermilyea made the following motion: "Madam Chair, I move for approval of application Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009, and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report and based on the amendment enacted or adopted here this evening." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. There was a vote and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson,Doherty,Hasman, Inman,Muldoon,Vermilyea&Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall President Inman noted this item is scheduled for the City Council Workshop on October 14th, while the Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28th. There was a question as to when the Planning Commission Public Hearing on "Urbanization" would be coming back. Wyss answered "October 6th." [The newspaper had failed to publish the requested Public Hearing Advertisement—therefore, the upcoming hearing, after being properly advertised,would be revisited on 10/6.] 6. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant Community Development Director, Ron Bunch,briefly talked about the upcoming October 21st joint meeting the Planning Commission will be having with City Council. He called to their attention the February 19th minutes from the Planning Commission Special - Session (held prior to the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting.)The minutes from that joint meeting were also included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr.Bunch asked the Commissioners to send staff any comments they might have about the upcoming several months of things they would like to work on. He said staff would put together a report for the Commission at its October 6th meeting and they will all have an opportunity to discuss this in depth before meeting with Council on October 21st. He said this would be a great opportunity to talk about the next phase. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 4 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public I-fearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • One of the commissioners asked whether the joint Planning Commission/City Council October 21st meeting would take the place of the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20th. Bunch said yes, this would take the place of that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT President Inman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II ATTEST: President Jodie Inman • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 5 of 5 I:\I.RPT.N\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public I leafing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • ATTACHMENT 1 August 25,2008 Planning Commission City of Tigard • RE: CPA--2008-00009 -Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP);yet have little input-on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these •comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources,but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • • Introduction Section—.1)This needs to have a section on Uplands, #of acres, what it contains,etc. 2)There needs to be a section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard,as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important . as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • • There need to be Definintions for the following,as all of these are addressed either in the Parks,Recreation,Trails&Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. . . • Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that*examples would be included in the Definitions section. . • "Community Parks"—Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or.open space in • Cook Park than developed areas. "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • • "Greenspace/Greenway"—Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource:" We have many areas in our greenways that are small(less than 5 acres) but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds,amphibians and many other - species. Bonita Park for example,contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre • • but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space"- Add,"Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species."This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • "Rare"--There needs to be a definition for"rare"as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant,fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique,uncommon, unusual, or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases,rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." . Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species,western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs,camas,western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered"species of concern"by state agencies." • • "Upland Habitat'—Add, "Upland habitats'include for example, * oak prairie(in Bonita Park),Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland"—Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend/"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted,some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species-Include definitions for both State and-Federal listings including"Threatened,Endangered or Sensitive"listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • "To the Extent Feasible"—This wording has been added despite it being opposed by both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified • at recent hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding,etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere'in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, • • • • Susan Beilke, Board Member,Fans of Fanno Creek Friends of Sumner Creek The Turtle Conservancy • • • 40 ATTACHMENT 3 MEMORANDUM TIGARD 2027 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner RE: Comp Plan Definitions DATE: September 8, 2008 At its August 18, 2008 meeting, the Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary.The Commission did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit and requested a few terms be added before the public hearing. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made and the additional terms that were added. A short commentary to explain the change is also included. . , - , . . • _ :• • . An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Staff Commentary— The Commission wanted to ensure the definition was consistent with the policies that are written as a citizen being within the city limits. The new definition is common and found in most dictionaries looked at by staff. The Commission was presented this definition at the workshop and liked the language "entitled to its privileges or franchises': Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. (Corvallis) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for this definition to be added Staff reviewed policy language and a number of definitions used in other jurisdictions'Comp Plans. This definition is consistent with its use in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Community Recreation Facilities—The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the public community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses, with some overlap among or within individual facilities. 1 e Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to a faciliry needing to be publicly owned to meet the conditions of this definition. The answer is yes, the intent of the definition is to separate publicly owned facilities from privately owned facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and These-parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Staff-Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Family Wage—The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. .. • . . : . . . - ... . . - . . • . .- - . . . Staff Commentary—The Commission felt the definition was confusing and asked for an alternative. The alternative definition is commonly found in economic development documents around the country. Full Service Recreation Facilities—A collection of facilities that provide a diverse, , array of recreation choices. Together, these facilities and allow for a wide spectrum of reereatienal programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to whether this is meant to be one facility or a combination of facilities. The intent is a collection of facilities and is now reflected in the definition. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Staff Commentary— Commissioner Muldoon requested that demand management be included in the list of measures included in the definition. Staff believes it could be represented by `other best management and operation practices'; but sees no harm in its inclusion. Greenspace/Greenway - . . . . . . • • ; ; - • . . - An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat,--It and opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Habitat Friendly Development Practices—Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development 2 w practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier, post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening,and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added based on the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places program. Linear Parks ! . . . . ; . . • - . . . . - . . - - - . . . . - ; ; . • •- • tises)-- : . , :: . : . .:. .. . : :: . : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations,and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. -. - : - - •- . - = • • = ;. = Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition. After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Open Space —Public or privately owned areas, both undeveloped or minimally developed, intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation - . -•• - - • - • = : • - • • - == = Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation,or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Pocket Parks , ! ! - : • . . . . - - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff ff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. 3 w • Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s), which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location, versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. _ Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with its use in the policies and to also confer with the City Attorney. The City Attorney feels the definition is adequate. Rare - An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal,state,or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Staff Commentay—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include a definition for rare, threatened, and endangered species As a threatened or endangered species is a commonly accepted term, staff did not include a separate definition. This definition is consistent with the example provided by Ms. Beilke, with an addition that it must be listed to be considered rare. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance,economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) : . .. •. • _ . - . - - a.: - : as Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to ensure the definition was consistent with Metro Renewable Energy— - - • : -. . . . - - - . - - -. -- . : - - - . : :. • : :: Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass,geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indirectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with State of Oregon definitions. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added to clarify Tigard's programs and its relationship to Metro Title 13 program. Special Use Area . . • . . . . - • - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks,golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. 4 • • • • Staff Commentary—The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Support—To aid the cause,policy, or interests of.or contribute to the progress or growth of. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include examples of upland habitat. This is consistent with a number of other definitions that include examples. Urban Forest— All the trees located within the city limits collectively, including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Staff Commentary—The Commission asked for clarification as to why there needed to be a separate definition for urban forest and urban forest, diverse. These were two terms the Policy Interest Team debated at length and felt needed to be separately defined Staff sees no harm in having the two definitions included The definition for urban forest was cleaned up to add more clarity. Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to look into the definition used by the Oregon Department of State Land The definition from DSL is consistent and is as follows: 141-090-0020 Definitions For the purpose of these rules: (35) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (ORS 196.800(16) and OAR 141-085-0010). Staff finds the definition to be consistent with all state agencies. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) • - .. . a . - •• •• . - . . . - .. .- : - . . - • . - Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was to narrow in its use offorestland and aske d staff to review the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan definition. The Glossary is now consistent with Washington County. 5 • • , r t Please review the Introduction and Definitions and if you have any questions,or would like to see more terms defined, please be sure to contact me at darren @tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. See you on Monday the 15th. 6 • 1111 v =: LAND USE PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION 'TIGARDF 120 DAYS =N/A FILE NO.: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 FILE TITLE: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS APPLICANT: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. LOCATION: Citywide ZONE: All City zoning districts APPLICABLE Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters REVIEW Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental CRITERIA: Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. COMMENTS SENT: August 22,2008 DUE: September 5,2008 DATE DLCD NOTICE WAS SENT: July 31,2008 DECISION MAKING BODY BELOW: ❑ TYPE I ['TYPE II ❑ TYPE III ® TYPE IV ® PLANNING COMMISSION (MON.) DATE OF HEARING: September 15,2008 TIME: 7:00 PM ® CITY COUNCIL (TUES.)DATE OF HEARING: October 28,2008 TIME: 6:30 PM COMPONENTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE PLANNING DIVISION ® PROPOSED ORDINANCE/AMENDMENTS ® STAFF REPORT ® DLCD NOTICE VICINITY MAP ❑ SI Hi PLAN STAFF CONTACT: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner (503) 718-2442 III • PRE-APR HELD BY: ii � _,f CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING DIVISION liki ® LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION City c f Tigard Permit Center 13125 SW Hall Bled, Tigarr4 OR 97223 Phone. 503.639.4171 Fax: 503.598.1960 File# co A a.o-o'-Uboo 9 Other Case# Date 7'?'=3(DK' By ,-fteri-r Receipt# Fee Date Complete TYPE OF PERMIT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ❑ Adjustment/Variance(I or II) ❑ Minor Land Partition(II) ❑ Zone Change(III) ® Comprehensive Plan Amendment(IV) ❑Planned Development (III) ❑ Zone Change Annexation(IV) ❑ Conditional Use (III) ❑ Sensitive Lands Review(I,II or III) ❑ Zone Ordinance Amendment(IV) ❑ Historic Overlay(II or III) ❑ Site Development Review(II) ❑Home Occupation(II) ❑ Subdivision(II or III) LOCATION WHERE PROPOSED ACTIVITY WILL OCCUR(Address if available) Tigard C}i-y livhii'S TAX MAPS&TAX LOT NOS. TOTAL SITE SIZE ZONING CLASSIFICATION kk.i. vb. M i l,c3s X11 ZCY161.9 dcs t9vs a4ie +s W itn'rt C41-13 APPLICANT Gty of Titoxd MAILING ADDRESS/QTY/STATE/ZIP ' t 3125 SW huM 13Wa r 115ara 1 Cog C12-2 b PHONE NO. FAX NO. 503-143`1 -4t1 1 933 --1 la- 214/ PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO. parry W 4SS -1 I 4 503 - 2.442. PROPERTY OWNER/DEED HOLDER(Attach list if more than one) MAILING ADDRESS/QTY/STATE/ZIP PHONE NO. FAX NO. "-When the owner and the applicant are different people, the applicant must be the purchaser of record or a lessee in possession with written authorization from the owner or an agent of the owner. The owners must sign this application in the space provided on the back of this form or submit a written authorization with this application. PROPOSAL SUMMARY(Please be specific) z' A14447 CLAI'D C." 4— Amy 114 C,.-4-- s-7 -----771.4.e zil., 4 v A - - /� iw I Gv/yti...- - t`+.....r 2+" /AGI L A. alai.S.ae7 /f Lc., eta4..;iwtie D J APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED SUBMITTAL ELEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE "BASIC SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS"INFORMATION SHEET. is\curpin\masters\land use applications\land use permit app.doc • • • . THE APPLICANT SHALL CERTIFY THAT: ♦ If the application is granted, the applicant shall exercise the rights granted in accordance with the terms and subject to all the conditions and limitations of the approval. ♦ All the above statements and the statements in the plot plan, attachments, and exhibits transmitted herewith, are true; and the applicants so acknowledge that any permit issued, based on this application, map be revoked if it is found that any such statements are false. ♦ The applicant has read the entire contents of the application, including the policies and criteria, and understands the requirements for approving or denying the application(s). SIGNATURES OF EACH OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY ARE REQUIRED. Owner's Signature Date Owner's Signature Date Owner's Signature Date Owner's Signature Date Owner's Signature Date ►.,r. ' , • Jul 'LO App ican t _~ Rep ntative's Signature Date t , "Applicant/Agent/Representaiive's'signature Date I ' • • CITY OF TIGARD LAND USE APPLICATIONS 07/08 FEE SCHEDULE - PROCEDURE FEE + SURCHARGE ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS $115 + $18 = $133 ANNEXATION Moratorium on Annexation fees in effect from 7/1/06(Res.06-36)through 7/1/08(Res.07-13)* $2,177 +$321 = $2,498"- APPEAL Director's Decision (Type II) to Hearings Officer $250 Expedited Review(Deposit) * $300 Hearings Referee $500 Planning Commission/Hearings Officer To Ciry Council $2,189 + $324 = $2,513 APPROVAL EXTENSION $230 + $34 = $264 BLASTING PERMIT $269 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Initial $4,529 +$669 = $5,198 Major Modification $4,529 + $669 = $5,198 Minor Modification $500 + $74 = $574 DESIGN EVALUATION TEAM(DET) RECOMMENDATION(DEPOSIT) $1,121 + $165 = $1,286 DEVELOPMENT CODE PROVISION REVIEW Single-Family Building Plan $46 +$6 = $52 Commercial/Industrial/Institution $287 + $42 =$329 HEARING POSTPONEMENT $259 HISTORIC OVERLAY/REVIEW DISTRICT Historic Overlay Designation $3,499 +$517 = $4,016 Removal of Historic Overlay Designation $3,499 +$517 = $4,016 Exterior Alteration in Historic Overlay District $536 + $79 = $615 New Construction in Historic Overlay District $536 + $79 = $615 Demolition in Historic Overlay District $536 + $79 = $615 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT(ORIGINAL PERMIT) Type I Home Occupation Permit $35 +$5 = $40 Type II Home Occupation Permit $246 + $36 = $282 INTERPRETATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE ' $571 + $36 = $607 LAND PARTITION Residential and Non-Residential(3 Lots) $3,247 + $480 = $3,727 Residential and Non-Residential (2 Lots) $2,672 + $394 = $3,066 Expedited $3,819 + $564 = $4,383 Final Plat $777 +$114 = $891 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $416 + $62 = $478. MINOR MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED PLAN $500 + $74 = $574 NON-CONFORMING USE CONFIRMATION $236 + $35 = $271 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Conceptual Plan Review $6,496 + $916 = $7,412 Detailed Plan Review Applicable SDR Fee PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE $323 + $47 =$370 SENSITIVE LANDS REVIEW With Excessive Slopes/Within Drainage Ways/Within Wetlands (Type II) $2,097 + $309 = $2,406 With Excessive Slopes/Within Drainage Ways/Within Wetlands (Type III) $2,256 + $334 = $2,590 Within The 100-Year Floodplain (Type III) $2,256 +$334 = $2,590 SIGN PERMIT Existing and Modification to an Existing Sign (No Size Differential) $35 + $5 = $40 Temporary Sign (Per Sign) $17 + $2 = $19 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND MAJOR MODIFICATION Under$1,000,000 $3,838 +$567 = $4,405 $1 Million/Over $5,038 +$743 = $5,781 + $6/Each$10,000 Over$1 Million MINOR MODIFICATION $500 + $74 = $574 • • SUBDIVISION Preliminary Plat Without Planned Development $4,458 + $637 = $5,095 +$90/Lot Preliminary Plat With Planned Development Add$6,211 +$916 =$7,127 Expedited Preliminary Plat Without Planned Development $5,136 +$637 =$5,773 +$90/Lot Expedited Preliminary Plat With Planned Development Add $6,211 + $916 = $7,127 Final Plat $1,428 +$210 =$1,638 Plat Name Change $272 '1EMPORARY USE PERMIT Director's Decision $262 +$39 = $301 Special Exemption/Non-Profit Organization -0- TREE REMOVAL $161 +$25 =$186 VACATION (STREETS AND PUBLIC ACCESS) $1,915 + $274 = $2,189 Deposit +Actual Costs VARIANCE/ADJUSTMENT Administrative Variance $536 +$79 = $615 Development Adjustment $236 +$35 = $271 Special Adjustments - Adjustment to a Subdivision $236 +$35 = $271 - Reduction of Minimum Residential Density $236 + $35 = $271 - Access/Egress Standards Adjustment $536 + $79 = $615 - Landscaping Adjustment (Existing/New Street Trees) $269 +$40 = $309 Parking Adjustments - Reduction in Minimum or Increase in Maximum Parking Ratio $536 + $79 = $615 Reduction in New or Existing Development/Transit Improvement $536 +$79 = $615 - Reduction in Bicycle Parking $536 +$79 = $615 • - Alternative Parking Garage Layout $236 +$35 = $271 - Reduction in Stacking Lane Length $536 +$79 = $615 Sign Code Adjustment $536 +$79 = $615 Street Improvement Adjustment $536 +$79 = $615 Tree Removal Adjustment $236 +$35 = $271 Wireless Communication Facility Adjustments - Setback From Nearby Residence $536 + $79 = $615 - Distance From Another Tower $236 + $35 = $271 ZONING MAP/TEXT AMENDMENT Legislative- Comprehensive Plan (CPA) $7,742 +$1,144 = $8,886 Legislative - Community Development Code MCA) $3,044 +$449 = $3,493 Quasi-Judicial (ZON) $2,789 +$411 = $3,200 ZONING ANALYSIS (DETAILED) $500 + $74 = $574 ZONING INQUIRY LE'1-1ER(SIMPLE) $58 +$8 = $66 JOINT APPLICATION PLANNING FEE 100% of Highest Planning Fee + 50% of All Additional Fees Related to the Proposal EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 29,2003 (Updated annually according to Resolution No.03-59) (Resolution No.03-59, Repealing Resolution No.02-38,Repealing Resolution No.98-58,Repealing Resolution No.96-30,Repealing Resolution No.91-01) * -Established by state statute NOTE 1: WITHDRAWN APPLICATIONS: In cases of withdraw of an application; refund of fees maybe applicable,less costs incurred, as determined by the Director. Generally, refunds of 80 percent will be made for applications received and withdrawn prior to sending out request for comments to agencies and notice of public hearing being sent. Fifty-percent refunds will be made where notice of public hearing has been sent but no staff report has begun. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR WHICH A STAFF REPORT HAS BEGUN. NOTE 2: PROPERTY OWNER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: For all Type II,III and IV applications, applicants must submit two (2) sets of pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes for all property owners of record within 500 feet of the subject properties. The very most current records of the Washington County Department of Assessment and Taxation shall be the official records for determining ownership. Contact the City of Tigard to request 500-foot property owner mailing labels. NO1E. 3: LONG RANGE PLANNING SURCHARGE: A Long Range Planning surcharge of .1476 x the application fee has been added by the City Council Resolution No.04-99,passed and effective on 12/28/04. l- \parry\masters\Tigard Fee Schedule 07-08.doc(update effective:7/1/07) • krpt'' 4,Y I''� LAND USE APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMELINES City of Tigard ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:REVIEW Same Day HOP I(Home Occupation Permit) N/A 5-6 Weeks HOP II(Home Occupation Permit) 500 feet notification 5-6 Weeks SDR(Site Development Review) 500 feet notification 10 Days MIS(Lot Line Adjustment) Abutting properties 5 -6 Weeks MLP(Minor Land Partition) 500 feet notification 10 Days VAR(Variance)(Flexible Setback) Abutting properties 2-5 Days SGN(Sign Permit) N/A 6-8 Weeks SUB(Subdivision&Sub.With Variance) 500 feet notification 2-5 Days TUP(Temporary Use Permit) Abutting properties 2-5 Days TUC(Temporary Use Certificate) N/A 2-5 Days TRP(Tree Removal Permit) N/A • HEARIN C 6-8 Weeks SLR(Sensitive Lands Review) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks CUP(Conditional Use Permit) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks SCE(Sign Code Exception) 500 feet notification PLANNING COMMISSION:•;, .;, .,• 6-8 Weeks CPA(Comprehensive Plan Amendment) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks PDR(Planned Development Review) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks ZON(Zone Change) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks ZOA(Zone Ordinance Amendment) N/A •CITY COUNCIL 6-8 Weeks CPA(Comprehensive Plan Amendment) 500 feet notification • 6-8 Weeks ZCA(Zone Change Annexation) 500 feet notification 6-8 Weeks ZOA(Zone Ordinance Amendment 500 feet notification NOTE: The time clock begins when the application is ACCEPTED, rather than at submittal. These timelines are an approximation. • Revised 3/9/04 C:\My Documents\PT-FORMS,ECT\LAND USE TIMELINES.doc CITY OF TIGARD qq 'i< < r fa PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE NOTES (Pre-Application Meeting Notes are Valid for Six(6) Months) r. FF€ER?MG CAE SA:FAM : _..____:_.._—.____.—___ -_ _ —_ .--_-- - RE SIDE NTIAL APPLICANT: C 016 o F T1 Tod AGENT: Phone: (5o3) Al -4111 Phone: ( ) PROPERTY LOCATION: ADDRESS/GENERAL LOCATION: T'1 JaXd C+t-j Un't 4-S TAX MAPS)/LOT#(S): NECESSARY APPLICATIONS: PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: /'wu✓ wI,d1.4 ' C6101* . (L.e tra-• 41. /104 •IL T•v(r.• 1:—.. .~E, 4,44 4 4 fors vt ate COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: P1tt Onu,p dR.siyvta iorn W ifi»i h tka. G'4•j lociulidareti ZONING MAP DESIGNATION: AIL zon(Ky de c i 9nc*ti wn s wi i-v,; btc. CI 1.1 boy noa..4.n ZONING DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Refer to Code Section 18. ) MINIMUM LOT SIZE: sq.ft. Average Min.lot width: ft. Max. building height: ft. Setbacks: Front ft. Side ft. Rear ft. Corner ft.from street. MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: % Minimum landscaped or natural vegetation area: %. GARAGES: ft. ❑ NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING (Refer to the Neighborhood Meeting Handout) THE APPLICANT SHALL NOTIFY ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET, INTERESTED PARTIES, AND THE CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING DIVISION of their proposal. A minimum of two (2) weeks between the mailing date and the meeting date is required. Please review the Land Use Notification handout concerning site posting and the meeting notice. Meeting is to be held prior to submitting your application or the application will not be accepted. NOTE: In order to also preliminarily address building code standards, a meeting with a Plans Examiner is encouraged prior to submittal of a land use application. ❑ NARRATIVE (Refer to Code Chapter 18.390) The APPLICANT SHALL SUBMIT A NARRATIVE which provides findings based on the applicable approval standards. Failure to provide a narrative or adequately address criteria would be reason to consider an application incomplete and delay review of the proposal. The applicant should review the code for applicable criteria. CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 1 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • • ❑ IMPACT STUDY (Refer to Code Sections 18.390.040 and 18.390.050) As a part of the APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, applicants are required to INCLUDE IMPACI STUDY with their submittal package. The impact study shall quantify the effect of the development on public facilities and services. The study shall address, at a minimum, the transportation system, including loikeways, the drainage system,the parks system,the water system,the sewer system and the noise impacts of the development. For each public facility system and type of impact, the study shall propose improvements necessary to meet City standards, and to minimize the impact of the development on the public at large, public facilities systems, and affected private property users. In situations where the Community Development Code requires the dedication of real property interests, the applicant shall either specifically concur with the dedication requirement, or provide evidence which supports the conclusion that the real property dedication requirement is not roughly proportional to the projected impacts of the development. ❑ ACCESS (Refer to Chapters 18.705 and 18.765) Minimum number of accesses: Minimum access width: Minimum pavement width: ❑ WALKWAY REQUIREMENTS (Refer to Code Chapter 18.705) Within all ATTACHED HOUSING (except two-family dwellings) and multi-family developments, each residential dwelling SHALL BE CONNECTED BY WALKWAY TO THE VEHICULAR PARKING AREA, COMMON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FAQLITIES. ❑ RESIDENTIAL DENSITY CALCULATION (Refer to Code Chapter 18.715) - SEE EXAMPLE BELOW. The NET RESIDENTIAL UNITS ALLOWED on a particular site may be calculated by dividing the net area of the developable land by the minimum number of square feet required per dwelling unit as specified by the applicable zoning designation. Net development area is calculated by subtracting the following land area(s) from the gross site area: All sensitive lands areas including: Land within the 100-year floodplain; • Slopes exceeding 25%; Drainageways;and Wetlands for the R-1,R 2,R-3.5,R 4.5 and R-7 zoning districts. Public right-of-way dedication: Single-family allocate 20% of gross acres for public facilities;or 10. Multi-family allocate 15% of gross acres f or ublic facilities;or • If available,the actual public facility square footage can be used for deduction. EXAMPLE OF RESIDENTIAL DENSITY CALCULATIONS: (USING AONE ACRE SITE IN THE R-12 ZONE (3,050 MINIMUM LOT SIZE) WITH NO DEDUCTION FOR SENSITIVE LANDS) Single-Family Multi-Family 43,560 sq.ft.of gross site area 43,560 sq.ft.of gross site area 8,712 sq.ft.(20%)for public right-of-way 6,534 sq.ft.(15%)for public right-of-way NET: 34,848 square feet NET: 37,026 square feet ▪ 3,050(minimum lot area - 3,050(minimum lot area = 11.4 Units Per Acre = 12.1 Units Per Acre Note: The Development Code requires that the net site area exist for the next whole dwelling unit. NO ROUNDING UP IS PERMITTED. Note: Minimum Project Density is 80%of the maximum allowed density. TO DETERMINE THIS STANDARD,MULTIPLY THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF UNITS BY.8. CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 2 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • • SPECIAL SETBACKS (Refer to Code Section 18.730) P. STREETS: feet from the centerline of P. FLAG LOT: A TEN(10)-FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK applies to all primary structures. P. ZERO LOT LINE LOTS: A minimum of a ten (10)-foot separation shall be maintained between each dwelling unit or garage. MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL building separation standards apply within multiple-family residential developments. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES UP TO 528 SQUARE FEET in size maybe permitted on lots less than 2.5 acres in size. Five (5)-foot minimum setback from side and rear lot lines. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE UP TO 1,000 SQUARE FEET on parcels of at least 2.5 acres in size. (Note: See applicable zoning district for the primary structures'setback requirements.) ❑ FLAG LOT BUILDING HEIGHT PROVISIONS (Refer to Code Chapter 18.730) MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 11/2 STORIES or 25 feet,whichever is less in most zones;21/2 stories,or 35 feet in R-7, R-12,R 25 or R-40 zones provided that the standards of Section 18.730.010.C2 are satisfied. ❑ BUFFERING AND SCREENING (Refer to Code Chapter 18.745) In order TO INCREASE PRIVACY AND TO EITHER REDUCE OR ELIMINATE ADVERSE NOISE OR VISUAL IMPACTS between adjacent developments,especially between different land uses,the CITY REQUIRES LANDSCAPED BUFFER AREAS along certain site perimeters. Required buffer areas are described byte Code in terms of width. Buffer areas must be occupied by a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs and must also achieve a balance between vertical and honzontal plantings. Site obscuring screens or fences may also be required; these are often advisable even if not required by the Code. The required buffer areas may only be occupied by vegetation, fences, utilities, and walkways. Additional information on required buffer area matenals and sizes may be found in the Development Code. The ESTIMATED REQUIRED BUFFERS applicable to your proposal area is: Buffer Level along north boundary. Buffer Level along east boundary. Buffer Level along north boundary. Buffer Level along east boundary. IN ADDITION,SIGHT OBSCURING SCREENING IS REQUIRED ALONG: ❑ LANDSCAPING (Refer to Code Chapters 18.745, 18.765 and 18.705) STREET TREES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL DEVELOPMENTS FRONTING ON A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREET as well as riveways which are more than 100 feet in length. Street trees must be placed either within the public right-of-way or on private property within six (6) feet of the right-of-way boundary. Street trees must have a minimum caliper of at least two (22) inches when measured four (4) feet above grade. Street trees should be spaced 20 to 40 feet apart depending on the branching width of the proposed tree species at maturity. Further information on regulations affecting street trees may be obtained from the Plaanning Division. A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) TREE FOR EVERY SEVEN (7) PARKING SPACES MUST BE PLANTED in and around all parking areas in order to provide a vegetative canopy effect. Landscaped parking areas shall include special design features which effectively screen the parking lot areas from view. ❑ RECYCLING (Refer to Code Chapter 18.755) Applicant should CONTACT FRANCHISE HAULER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE SERVICING COMPATIBILITY. Locating a trash/recycling enclosure within a clear vision area such as at the intersection of two (2) driveways within a parking lot is prohibited. Much of Tigard is within Pride Disposal's Service area. Pride Disposal can be reachedat (503) 625-6177. ❑ PARKING (Refer to Code Chapters 18.765 & 18.705) ALL PARKING AREAS AND DRIVEWAYS MUST BE PAVED: Single-family Requires: One (1) ff-street parking space per dwelling unit;and One 1) space per unit less than 500 square feet. Multiple-family Requires: 1.25 spaces per unit for 1 bedroom; 1.5 spaces per unit for 2 bedrooms; and 1.75 spaces per unit for 3 bedrooms. CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 3 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • • Multi-family dwelling units with more than ten (10) required spaces shall provide parking for the use of guests and shall consist of 15% of the total required parking. NO MORE THAN 50% OF REQUIRED SPACES MAY BE DESIGNATED AND/OR DIMENSIONED AS COMPACT SPACES. Parking stalls shall be dimensioned as follows: Standard parking space dimensions: 8 feet, 6 inches x 18 feet,6 inches. Compact parking space dimensions: 7 feet, 6 inches x 16 feet,6 inches. Handicapped parking: All parking areas shall provide appropriately located and dimensioned disabled person parking spaces. The minimum number of disabled person parking spaces to be provided,as well as the parking stall dimensions, is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A handout is available upon request. A handicapped parking space symbol shall be painted on the parking space surface and an appropriate sign shall be posted. ❑ BICYCLE RACKS (Refer to Code Section 18.765) BICYCLE RACKS are required FOR MULTI-FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS. Bicycle racks shall be located in areas protected from automobile traffic and in convenient locations. ❑ SENSITIVE LANDS (Refer to Code Chapter 18.775) The Code provides REGULATIONS FOR LANDS WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY UNSUITABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT DUE TO AREAS WITHIN THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, NATURAL DRAINAGE WAYS,WETLAND AREAS, ON SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 25 PERCENT, OR ON UNSTABLE GROUND. Staff will attempt to preliminary identify sensitive lands areas at the pre-application conference based on available information. HOWEVER, the responsibility to precisely identify sensitive land areas, and their boundaries, is the responsibility of the applicant. Areas meeting the definitions of sensitive lands must be clearly indicated on plans submitted with the development application. Chapter 18.775 also provides replations for the use, protection, or modification of sensitive lands areas. RESIDENTIAL DE VELOPME IS PROHIBITED WITHIN FLOODPLAINS. ❑ STEEP SLOPES (Refer to Code Section 18.775.070.C) When STEEP SLOPES exist, prior to issuance of a final order, a geotechnical report must be submitted which addresses the approval standards of the Tigard Community Development Code Section 18.775.080.0 The report shall be based upon field exploration and investigation and shall include specific recommendations for achieving the requirements of Section 18.775.080.0 ❑ CLEAN WATER SERVICES(CWS) BUFFER STANDARDS (Refer to CWS R&007-20/USA Regulations-Chapter3) LAND DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO SENSITIVE AREAS shall preserve and maintain or create a vegetated corridor for a buffer wide enough to protect the water quality functioning of the sensitive area. Design Criteria: The VEGETATED CORRIDOR WIDTH is dependent on the sensitive area. The following table identifies the required widths: (See Table 3.1 on following page) CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 4 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • • TABLE 3.1 VEGETATED CORRIDOR WIDTHS SOURCE: CWS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL/RESOLUTION&ORDER 07-20 • SENSITIVE AREA DEFINITION SLOPE ADJACENT WIDTH OF VEGETATED TO SENSITIVE AREAL CORRIDOR PER SIDE2 ♦ Streams with intermittent flow draining: <25% ► 10 to 60 acres 15 feet >50 to Q00 acres 25 feet • Existing or created wetlands 4/5 acre 25 feet . ♦ Existing or created wetlands ›).5 acre <25% 50 feet ♦ Rivers,streams,and springs with year-round flow ♦ Streams with intermittent flow draining >100 acres ♦ Natural lakes and ponds • Streams with intermittent flow draining: >25% 10 to <50 acres 30 feet >50 to Q00 acres 50 feet ♦ Existing or created wetlands >25% Variable from 50-200 feet. Measure in 25- ♦ Rivers,streams,and springs with year-round flow foot increments from the starting point to • Streams with intermittent flow draining >100 acres the top of ravine (break in <25%slope), ♦ Natural lakes and ponds add 35 feet past the top of ravines 1Staning point for measurement =edge of the defined channel(bankful flow)for streams/rivers,delineated wetland boundary,delineated spring boundary,and/or average high water for lakes or ponds,whichever offers greatest resource protection. Intermittent springs,located a minimum of 15 feet within the river/stream or wetland vegetated corridor,shall not serve as a starting point for measurement. 2Vegetated corridor averaging or reduction is allowed only when the vegetated corridor is certified to be in a marginal or degraded condition. 3The vegetated corridor extends 35 feet from the top of the ravine and sets the outer boundary of the vegetated corridor. The 35 feet may be reduced to 15 feet,if a stamped geotechnical report confirms slope stability shall be maintained with the reduced setback from the top of ravine. Restrictions in the Vegetate Corridor. NO structures, development, construction activities, gardens, lawns, application of chemicals, dumping of any materials of any kind, or other activities shall be permitted which otherwise detract from the water quality protection provided by the vegetated corridor,except as pmzided for in the USA Design and Construction Stanaanls. Location of Vegetated Corridor: IN ANY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WHICH CREATES MULTIPLE PARCELS or lots intended for separate ownership,such as a subdivision,the vegetated corridor shall be contained in a separate tract,and shall not be a part of any parcel to be used for the construction of a dwelling unit. CWS Service Provider Letter. PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL of any land use applications, the applicant must obtain a CWS Service Provider Letter which will outline the conditions necessary to comply with the CWS R&O 07-20 sensitive area requirements. If there are no sensitive areas,CWS must still issue a letter stating a CWS Service Provider Letter is not required. ❑ SIGNS (Refer to Code Chapter 18.780) SIGN PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANY SIGN in the City of Tigard. A "Guidelines for Sign Permits" handout is available upon request. Additional sign area or height beyond Code standards may be permitted if the sign proposal is reviewed as part of a development review application. Alternatively,a Sign Code Exception application may be filed for Director's review. n TREE REMOVAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS (Refer to Code Section 18.790.030.0 and the "Tree Plan Requirements Handout" included in your pre-application conference packet) A TREE PLAN FOR THE PLANTING,REMOVAL AND PROTECTION OF TREES prepared by a certified arborist shall be provided for any lot, arcel or combination of lots or parcels for which a development application for a subdivision, partition, site development review, planned development, or conditional use is filed. PROT'ECI'ION IS PREFERRED OVER REMOVAL WHEREVER POSSIBLE (Address all items in the City's Tree Plan Requirements Handout). QTY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 5 of 9 • Residential Application/Planning Division Section THE TREE PLAN SHALISCLUDE the following: • Identification of the location,size,species,and condition of all existing trees greater than 6-inch caliper. • Identification of a program to save existing trees or mitigate tree removal over 12 inches in caliper. Mitigation must follow the replacement guidelines of Section 18.790.060.D according to the following standards and shall be exclusive of trees required by other development code provisions for landscaping, streets and parking lots: • Retainage of less than 25% of existing trees over 12 inches in caliper requires a mitigation program according to Section 18.150.070.D. of no net loss of trees; • Retainage of from 25 to 50% of existing trees over 12 inches in caliper requires that two-thirds of the trees to be removed be mitigated according to Section 18.790.060.D.; • Retainage of from 50 to 75% of existing trees over 12 inches in caliper requires that 50% of the trees to be removed be mitigated according to Section 18.790.060.D.; • Retainage of 75% or greater of existing trees over 12 inches in caliper requires no mitigation; Identification of all trees which are proposed to be removed;and A protection program defining standards and methods that will be used by the applicant to protect trees during and after construction. TREES REMOVED WITHIN THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION LISTED ABOVE will be inventoried as part of the tree plan above and will be replaced according to Section 18.790.060.D. ❑ MITIGATION (Refer to Code Section 18.790.060.E.) REPLACEMENT OF A TREE shall take place according to the following guidelines: • A replacement tree shall be a substantially similar species considering site characteristics. If a replacement tree of the species of the tree removed or damages is not reasonably available, the Director may allow replacement with a different species of equivalent natural resource value. If a replacement tree of the size cut is not reasonably available on the local market or would not be viable, the Director shall require replacement with more than one tree in accordance with the following formula: • The number of replacement trees required shall be determined by dividing the estimated caliper size of the tree removed or damaged, by the caliper size of the largest reasonably available replacement trees. If this number of trees cannot be viably located on the subject property, the Director may require one (1) or more replacement trees to be planted on other property within the city,either public property or, with the consent of the owner,private property. • The planting of a replacement tree shall take place in a manner reasonably calculated to allow growth to matunty. IN LIEU OF TREE REPLACEMENT under Subsection D of this section, a party may, with the consent of the Director,elect to compensate the City for its costs in performing such tree replacement. n CLEAR VISION AREA (Refer to Code Chapter 18.795) The City requires that CLEAR VISION AREAS BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN THREE (3) AND EIGHT(8) FEET IN HEIGHT at road/driveway, road/railroad, and road/road intersections. The size of the required clear vision area depends upon the abutting street's functional classification and any existing obstructions within the clear vision area. The applicant shall show the clear vision areas on the site plan, and identify any obstructions in these areas. (� FUTURE STREET PLAN AND EXTENSION OF STREETS (Refer to Code Section 18.810.030.F.) A FUTURE STREET PLAN shall: Be filed by the applicant in conjunction with an application for a subdivision or partition. The plan shall show the pattern of existing and proposed future streets from the boundaries of the proposed land division and shall include boundaries of the proposed land division and shall include other parcels within 200 feet surrounding and adjacent to the proposed land division. 13- Identify existing or proposed bus routes, pullouts or other transit facilities, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities on or within 500 feet of the site. Where necessary to give access or permit a satisfactory future division of adjoining land,streets shall be extended to the boundary lines of the tract to be developed. CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 6 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • . ❑ ADDITIONAL LOT DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Refer to Code Section 18.810.060) MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE: 25 feet unless lot is created through the minor land partition process. Lots created as part of a partition must have a minimum of 15 feet of frontage or have a minimum 15-foot wide access easement. The DEPTH OF ALL LOTS SHALL NOT EXCEED 21/2 TIMES THE AVERAGE WIDTH, unless the parcel is less than 11 times the minimum lot size of the applicable zoning district. n BLOCKS (Refer to Code Section 18.810.090) The perimeter of BLOCKS FORMED BY STREETS SHALL NOT EXCEED 1,800 FEET measured along the right-of-way center line except where street location is precluded by natural topography, wetlands or other bodies of water or,pre-existing development. When block lengths greater than 330 feet are permitted,pedestrian/bikeways shall be provided through the block. CODE CHAPTERS - 18.330(Conditional Use) 18.620(Tigard Triangle Design Standards) _ 18.760(Nonconforming Situations) - 18.340(Directors Interpretation) 18.630(Washington Square Regional Center) _ 18.765(Off-Street Parking/Loading Requirements) - 18.350(Planned Development) 18.640(Durham Quarry Design Standards) _ 18.775(Sensitive Lands Review) - 18.360(Site Development Review) 18.705(Access/Egress/Circulation) _ 18.780(Signs) - 18.370(Variances/Adjustments) 18.710(Accessory Residential Units) _ 18.785(Temporary Use Permits) - 18.380(Zoning Map/Text Amendments) 18.715(Density Computations) _ 18.790(Tree Removal) - 18.385(Miscellaneous Permits) 18.720(Design Compatibility Standards) _ 18.795(Visual Clearance Areas) - 18.390(Decision Making Procedures/Impact Study) 18.725(Environmental Performance Standards) 18.798(Wireless Communication Facilities) - 18.410(Lot Line Adjustments) 18.730(Exceptions To Development Standards) _ 18.810(Street&Utility Improvement Standards) _ 18.420(Land Partitions) 18.740(Historic Overlay) - 18.430(Subdivisions) 18.742(Home Occupation Permits) - 18.510(Residential Zoning Districts) 18.745(Landscaping&Screening Standards) - 18.520(Commercial Zoning Districts) 18.750(Manufactured/Mobil Home Regulations) - 18.530(Industrial Zoning Districts) 18.755(Mixed Solid Waste/Recycling Storage) ADDITIONAL CONCERNS OR COMMENTS: CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 7 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section • PROCEDURE Administrative Staff Review. Public hearing before the Land Use Hearings Officer. Public hearing before the Planning Commission. Public hearing before the Planning Commission with the Commission making a recommendation on the proposal to the City Council. An additional public hearing shall be held by the City Council. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PROCESS All APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCEPTED BY A PLANNING DIVISION STAFF MEMBER of the Community Development Department at Tigard City Hall offices. PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by mail or dropped off at the counter without Planning Division acceptance may be returned. The Planning counter closes at 5:00 PM. Maps submitted with an application shall be folded IN ADVANCE to 81/2" x 11". One 81/2" x 11" map of a proposed project shall also be submitted for attachment to the staff report or administrative decision. Applications with unfolded maps shall not be accepted. The Planning Division and Engineering Department will perform a preliminary review of the application and will determine whether an application is complete within 30 days of the counter submittal. Staff will notify the applicant if additional information or additional copies of the submitted materials are required. The administrative decision or public hearing will typically occur approximately 45 to 60 days after an application is accepted as being complete by the Planning Division. Applications involving difficult or protracted issues or requiring review by other jurisdictions may take additional time to review. Written recommendations from the Planning staff are issued seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. A 10-day public appeal period follows all land use decisions. An appeal on this matter would be heard by the Tigard A basic flow chart which illustrates the review process is available from the Planning Division upon request. Land use applications requiring a public hearing must have notice posted on-site by the applicant no less than 10 days prior to the public hearing. This PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE AND THE NOTES OF THE CONFERENCE ARE INTENDED TO INFORM the prospective applicant of the primary Community Development Code requirements applicable to the potential development of a particular site and to allow the City staff and prospective applicant to discuss the opportunities and constraints affecting development of the site. SUBDIVISION PLAT NAME RESERVATION (Washington County Surveyor's Office: 503-648-8884) PRIOR TO SUBMI'FIlNG A SUBDIVISION LAND USE APPLICATION with the City of Tigard, akplicants are required to complete and file a subdivision plat naming request with the Washington County Surveyors Office in order to obtain approval/reservation for any subdivision name. Applications will not be accepted as complete until the City receives the faxed confirmation of approval from the County of the Subdivision Name Reservation. BUILDING PERMITS PLANS FOR BUILDING AND OTHER RELATED PERMITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW UNTIL A LAND USE APPROVAL HAS BEEN ISSUED. Final inspection approvals by the Building Division will not be granted until there is compliance with all conditions of development approval. These pre-application notes do not include comments from the Building Division. For proposed buildings or modifications to existing buildings, it is recommended to contact a Building Division Plans Examiner to determine if there are building code issues that would prevent the structure from being constructed, as proposed. Additionally, with regard to Subdivisions and Minor Land Partitions where any structure to be demolished has system development charge (SDQ credits and the underlying parcel for that structure will be eliminated when the new plat is recorded, the City's policy is to appl those system development credits to the first building permit issued in the development (UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE DEVELOPER Al- THE TIME THE DEMOLITION PERMIT IS OBTAINED). QTY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 8 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section o � PLEASE NOTE: • The conference and notes cannot cover all Code requirements and aspects related to site planning that should apply to the development of your site plan.. Failure of the staff to provide information required by the Code shall not constitute a waiver of the applicable standards or requirements. It is recommended that a prospective applicant either obtain and read the Community Development Code or ask any questions of City staff relative to Code :requirements prior to submitting an application. . AN .ADDITIONAL PRE-APPLICATION FEE AND CONFERENCE WILL BE REQUIRED IF AN APPLICATION PERTAINING TO THIS PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE IS SUBMITTED AFTER A PERIOD OF MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS FOLLOWING THIS CONFERENCE (unless deemed as unnecessary by the Planning Division). PREPARED BY: }kUXISSOI. 1)QX1►2.IS QTY OF TIGARD PLANNING DIVISION - STAFF PERSON HOLDING PRE-APP.MEETING PHONE: 503-639-4171 FAX: 503-624-3681 DIRECT: 503-718- 24{'2 ( EMAIL: VW( SS @tigard-or.gov TITLE 18(QTY OF TIGARD'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE) INTERNET ADDRESS: www.tigard-or.gov H\patty\masters\Pre-App Notes Residential.doc Updated: 27-Feb-08 (Engineering section:preapp.eng) CITY OF TIGARD Pre-Application Conference Notes Page 9 of 9 Residential Application/Planning Division Section ' 0 / a,C CL. ) : A City of Tigard Planning Commission Agenda TIGARD . MEETING DATE: September 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. 3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m.-City Councilor Gretchen Buehner Q &A 4. APPROVE MINUTES 7:20 p.m. 5.. PUBLIC HEARING 7:25 p.m.- CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 9:25 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA— SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of I 0 Ili !-,-,- -.-n iiii w : . 2,, Tig rd. Planning Commission :, ,,,-,:-,,,,,,,1-24-15)_1 Agenda Item # 5 Page _ of Date of Hearing °\- -v -6 Case Number(s) C. F \ Zoo< — 000U°l Case Name `-c_Jrk roc.)'-u c.~ ; ki --G oSSc■r A cc"-"-- e- .. --1 ,O s Location -4(3(..-J`Xe If you would like to speak on this item, please PRINT your name, address, and zip code below: Proponent (for the proposal): Opponent (against the proposal): Name: Name: - 6,14 Address: Address: 11 1 I dI il- City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: ---14.,A CJ_- 9 -9--z z3 1 Name: Name: Address: Address: City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: Name: Name: Address: Address: City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: Name: Name: Address: Address: City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: Name: Name: Address: Address: City, State, Zip: City, State, Zip: 10 • CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 15,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER President Jodie Inman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners: Anderson,Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Caffall, Fishel Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss,Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS City Councilor, Gretchen Buehner, spoke to the Commissioners about her role as liaison to the Planning Commission. She encouraged them to feel free to ask for workshops with Council to stay on top of things. She answered some questions regarding her role as liaison. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the August 18, 2008 minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty,Hasman, Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Inman,Walsh EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall 5. PUBLIC HEARING CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008--Page 1 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning,Natural Resources and Historic Areas,Environmental Quality,Hazards,Parks,Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Commission President,Jodie Inman, opened up the Public Hearing. Senior Planner,.Darren Wyss, gave the staff report. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment before the Commissioners at this time would update the Introduction to the Comp Plan, and add a Glossary of key terms that are found throughout the document. By way of background &review,Wyss presented the following: Introduction: • Presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. • Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan. • This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. • The Intro also clearly defines upfront what a goal,policy, and recommended action measure is and the City's obligation for each. • • The City is not breaking new ground with this updated Intro, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. • The Commission reviewed the Intro at its Aug 18th workshop and did not request any changes be made. Glossary: • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment to come before the Commission a year ago. • As each chapter met with PIT, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • Definitions are based on accepted federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or.a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus was reached as to the definition that best fits Tigard. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 2 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\I'C\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 l'ublic hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • The Commission at its Aug 18 workshop, requested staff to revisit a number of definitions before tonight's hearing and review the clarity/content. Staff reviewed the definitions and has included recommended changes along with commentary in a Memo dated Sept 8th. These recommended changes are also incorporated into Exhibit A of the Staff Report. Wyss concluded that staff had found the language included in the amendment to be in compliance with the applicable state land use goals,the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and regulations and, therefore, staff recommends the Commission forward to the City Council the language found in Exhibit A. President Inman recognized Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114th,Tigard, OR—who had signed in to testify in opposition. Ms. Beilke went over the reasons she was in opposition. (Contained in Attachment 1.) There were no other members of the public present to testify either for, or against. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATION With the commissioners' consent, Staff did not go through the changes one by one, but addressed the changes as the Commission had specific questions,comments, or suggestions. At this point,President Inman asked if any of the Commissioners had questions, comments, or suggestions. After deliberation, the following changes to the Glossary were agreed upon and recommended: • Add "Active Recreation—See Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." • Under "Greenspace/Greenway" add "or" to and - so it would read "An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 3 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • "Natural Resources" change to read: "resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5_including Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants and plant communities. • Under "Open Space" delete "both undeveloped or minimally developed." • Add "Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." MOTION After President Inman's summarization of the recommended changes, Commissioner Vermilyea made the following motion: "Madam Chair, I move for approval of application Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009, and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report and based on the amendment enacted or adopted here this evening." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. There was a vote and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Inman,Muldoon,Vermilyea&Walsh NAYS: None ABSl`ENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall President Inman noted this item is scheduled for the City Council Workshop on October 14th, while the Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28th. There was a question as to when the Planning Commission Public Hearing on "Urbanization" would be coming back. Wyss answered"October 6th." [The newspaper had failed to publish the requested Public Hearing Advertisement—therefore, the upcoming hearing, after being properly advertised,would be revisited on 10/6.] 6. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant Community Development Director,Ron Bunch,briefly talked about the upcoming October 21St joint meeting the Planning Commission will be having with City Council. He called to their attention the February 19th minutes from the Planning Commission Special Session (held prior to the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting.) The minutes from that joint meeting were also included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Bunch asked the Commissioners to send staff any comments they might have about the upcoming several months of things they would like to work on. He said staff would put together a report for the Commission at its October 6th meeting and they will all have an opportunity to discuss this in depth before meeting with Council on October 21st. He said this would be a great opportunity to talk about the next phase. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 4 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public I-Iearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • One of the commissioners asked whether the joint Planning Commission/City Council October 21st meeting would take the place of the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20th. Bunch said yes, this would take the place of that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT . President Inman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Doreen Laughlin,Administrative list II • ATTEST: President Jodie Inman • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15.2008—Page 5 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc a • 41 • • ATTACHMENT 1 August 25, 2008 • • Planning Commission City of Tigard RE: CPA--2008-00009 -Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: • Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP),yet have little input on the Definitions . section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources,but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • • • Introduction Section—.1)This needs to have a section on Uplands, #of acres, what it contains, etc. 2)There needs to be a section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard, as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important . as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • • There need to be Definintions for the following,as all of these are addressed either in the Parks,Recreation, Trails &Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. • . Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that *examples would be included in the Definitions section. • "Community Parks"—Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open • space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or open space in Cook Park than developed areas. "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a.particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • "Greenspace/Greenway"—Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource:" We have many areas in our greenways that are small(less than 5 acres)but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds, amphibians and many other species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre • • • • • but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space" - Add, "Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species."This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • "Rare"—There needs to be a definition for"rare"as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant, fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon, unusual,or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases,rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." . Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs,.camas,western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered"species of concern"by state agencies." • • "Upland Habitat"—Add,"Upland habitats'include for example, * oak prairie(in Bonita Park),Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland"—Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend/"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened,Endangered and Sensitive Species-Include definitions for both State andFederal listings including"Threatened,Endangered or Sensitive"listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • "To the Extent Feasible"—This wording has been added despite it being opposed by both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified at recent hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding,etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere'in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, • Susan Beilke, Board Member,Fans of Fanno Creek Friends of Summer Creek The Turtle Conservancy • • . 0 ip „,„.,,,,. .. . .A.4..'_#:$4.0% AMitii ' Are MEMORANDUM TIGARD 2027 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner 129) RE: Comp Plan Definitions DATE: September 8, 2008 At its August 18, 2008 meeting, the Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Commission did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit and requested a few terms be added before the public hearing. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made and the additional terms that were added.A short commentary to explain the change is also included. Citizen - ' . ..- : .... .. .- - ..- . a . a : : : . - :-. a : . .: - ....-..- partnerships, joint Stock companies and any group of citizens. An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Staff Commentary— The Commission wanted to ensure the definition was consistent with the policies that are written as a citi,en being within the city limits. The new definition is common and found in most dictionaries looked at by staff. The Commission was presented this definition at the workshop and liked the language `entitled to its privileges or franchises". i Cluster -A . ou.in• of develo.ment. S 8 ecificall the locations of structures on a given site in one area le. • the remainder of the land in o.en s.ace. Corvallis Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for this definition to be added. Staff reviewed polig language and a number of definitions used in otherjurisdictions'Comp Plans. This definition is consistent with its use in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the publie community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses, with some overlap among or within individual facilities. 1 1S I . . Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to a facility needing to be publicly owned to meet the conditions of this definition. The answer is yes, the intent of the definition is to separate publicly owned facilities from privately owned facilities. Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and These parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format!content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Family Wage —The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. The average covered pay per worker acro3s-all industries, typically at the county level. Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was confusing and asked for an alternative. The alternative definition is commonly found in economic development documents around the country. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities Recreation facilities that provide a diverse,as opposed to a limited, array of recreation choices. Together, these facilities and allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to whether this is meant to be one faciliy or a combination of faci lities. The intent is a collection of faci lities and is now reflected in the definition. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, • on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Staff Commentary— Commissioner Muldoon requested that demand management be included in the list of measures included in the definition. Staff believes it could be represented by `other best management and operation practices", but sees no harm in its inclusion. Greenspace/Greenway - - - • • • • • • • • - • • • ' - - ' • • -- -An area intended to contain a natur l uality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat,-4t else-provides andfQ portunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Habitat Friendly Development Practices —Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development 2 I �r practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier,post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added based on the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places program. Linear Parks e . . . - •- • - - . . . . . . . . - - - . . . . - . . . - • - . . : . :: : . . : ... ;: - : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. .. • . .. . :: • . Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, tA�rele o€1-e- ^,'.'.•�'°�n,'�',a'n.'�'n^ *�, ,'^tended ti for either active or passive outdoor recreation nature oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and e . protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. •1•- Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition. After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Pocket Parks (2,500 square feet to 2 acres) - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. R Set I I20 e A eh irt4 eC PA55( °IP 3 Proven Community Need —A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s), which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location, versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with its use in the policies and to also confer with the City Attorney. The City Attorney feels the definition is adequate. Rare - An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include a definition for rare, threatened, and endangered species.As a threatened or endangered species is a commonly accepted term, staff did not include a separate definition. This definition is consistent with the example provided by Ms. Beilke, with an addition that it must be listed to be considered rare. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) a .:. :•-. _ - - • - • - - ; as Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to ensure the definition was consistent with Metro • newable Energy —Energy source3 that arc r-eplefti3hed by natural procciescs on a sufficiently per unit of time i3 not too great. Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,wind) or replenished over a short period of time(low impact hydro, biomass,geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indirectly in the case of wind,water and biomass; directly in the case of solar power. generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because • their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with State of Oregon definitions. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added to clarify Tigard's programs and its relationship to Metro Title 13 program. •Special Use Area • . •. • . • - - • - . - • ' - - - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. 4 • Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie,ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include examples of upland habitat. This is consistent with a number of other definitions that include examples. Urban Forest—Broad-de€med-as All the trees located within the city limits collectively, including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to why there needed to be a separate definition for urban forest and urban forest, diverse. These were two terms the Policy Interest Team debated at length and felt needed to be separately defined. Staff sees no harm in having the two definitions included. The definition for urban forest was cleaned up to add more clarity. Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to look into the definition used by the Oregon Department of State Land. The definition from DSL is consistent and is as follows: 141-090-0020 Definitions For the purpose of these rules: (35) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (ORS 196.800(16) and OAR 141-085-0010). Staff finds the definition to be consistent with all state agencies. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) An uncontrolled fire which i3 burning on forestland and which is damaging, or is threatening to damage, forest resources or structures. Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was to narrow in its use of forestland and aske d staff to review the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan definition. The Glossary is now consistent with Washington Count'. 5 S Please review the Introduction and Definitions and if you have any questions, or would like to see more terms defined, please be sure to contact me at darren @tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. See you on Monday the 15±. 6 • . Agenda Item: Hearing Date: September 1512008 Time: 7:00 PM �I O _ - �.4 f.. ;F R:THE'•C ITY,,.�.O:,.. F:ThGAR�.>+;•�D" REG! O, N,, .s N'� T�IGAR 1 Dry 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. . APPLICATION SUMMARY • FILE NAME: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS • AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) CPA2008-00009 PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. • APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 LOCATION: Citywide ZONING DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION _;Staff.recommends'<'tl at::the,Planning Commission finds.this_request;;to meet the_necessary_ap roval cntena::.Therefore, staff recommends that the:Planniiig`Commission RECOMMEN•DS'to,:tlie. Tigard City Council that it amends the Tigard Comprehensive!Plan-as.'deterii ined'tlirough.?tl e:public hearing.process = STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 1 OF 21 411 SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the community. It outlines goals, policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships between people, land, resources, and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by State law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. Land development and related activities, including the City's development codes, also must be consistent with adopted Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. It is important to ensure the Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land use and Tigard's future. For this reason, the Tigard City Council made it a goal to update the Comprehensive Plan and over the past 15 months the Plan has been updated chapter by chapter. Although minor updates had taken place over the years, this is the first complete update of the original 1983 Plan and it now reflects current and projected community conditions. Now that the language addressing each particular Statewide Planning Goal has been updated, the final step is to update the Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. Essentially, it outlines how to use the Plan. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document. These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings, Planning Commission workshops and hearings, and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal, state, or regional documents. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision- makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. The amendment before the Planning Commission tonight is to make a recommendation on the content of the Introduction and Glossary. The Commission has reviewed the definitions throughout the process of making recommendations on each chapter and then held a workshop for further discussion. The Introduction was also reviewed at the workshop. The Planning Commission agreed by consensus with the content of the language and subsequently scheduled to bring the language to public hearing for recommendation. Proposal Description The primary intent of the proposed update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. The language will guide the way the Plan is used and provide the framework within which decisions can be made. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 2 OF 21 a This amendment is the last of a series of amendments that has updated the Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. This amendment will update the Introduction and Glossary that outlines how to use the updated Plan, and defines key terms for future decision-makers when using the Plan. The new goals, policies, and recommended action measures have been found to be compliant with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and administrative rules when utilizing the attached definitions in the Glossary. Therefore, the language is consistent with the Department of Land Conservation and Development. SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT Applicable criteria,findings and conclusions • Tigard Community Development Code o Chapter 18.380 o Chapter 18.390 • Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies o Citizen Involvement o Land Use Planning o Natural Resources and Historic Areas o Environmental Quality o Hazards o Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space o Economic Development o Housing o Public Facilities and Services o Transportation o Energy Conservation o Urbanization • Statewide Planning Goals o Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. City Department and outside agency comments SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan would establish how to use the Plan and defines key terms included in the Plan. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. Therefore, the application is being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 3 OF 21 Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation of public policy. Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. Findings: The proposed amendment outlines the way in which goals, policies, and recommended action measures are utilized. This includes the emphasis on key terms when interpreting policies. . Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendments will initially be considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; 3. Any applicable Metro regulations; 4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and 5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions in this staff report that address applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Tides, the amendment is consistent with this criterion. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendments satisfy the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code. CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: A review of the comprehensive plan identified the following relevant policies for the proposed amendments: Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2. The City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community Development Code. Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 4 OF 21 • Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. • Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Policy 5. The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross-section of the community. Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of citizens and stakeholders were involved in the policy interest team meetings by not only soliciting volunteers, but by inviting organizations that share a common interest in that particular topic. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the community volunteers who participated on the policy interest teams. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Findings: Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the . STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 5 OF 21 SO community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Policy 5. The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations, interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Findings: Outreach methods included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, • submitting written comments via the.website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice.of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Chapter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1: The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers while implementing the document. Policy 3. The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Findings: The City sent out request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond.Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report. This policy is satisfied. Policy 20. The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and responsive to community needs, provide reliable information, and conform to applicable • state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers in implementing the document. The primary intent of the update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION . CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 6 OF 21 regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. Findings of conformance to applicable state and regional requirements can be found in Section V of this Staff Report. Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 6: Environmental Quality Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air, water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 7 OF 21 The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6;and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 7: Hazards Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7;and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. .These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 • and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 8 OF 21 i Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks • Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8; and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 9: Economic Development Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 9 OF 21 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 10: Housing Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development . Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services • Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 10 OF 21 S w 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and • 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Chapter 12: Transportation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, • Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • Compatibility STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 11 OF 21 Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13;and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. . Chapter 14: Urbanization Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management • System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 12 OF 21 THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197 Statewide Planning Goal 1— Citizen Involvement: This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, and submitting written comments via the website. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning: This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. Findings: The proposed amendment provides a factual basis on how to use the Plan and defines important terms that may be used as decision-making tools when interpreting goals, policies, and recommended action measures. The proposed amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision-making process. Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met. Statewide Planning Goal 5—Natural Resources STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 13 OF 21 This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic areas and sites. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal.5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor • Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth • Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water, and land resources of the state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air, water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 14 OF 21 • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 7 —Areas Subject to Natural Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 15 OF 21 Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions .of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8;and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon • Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 9:Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 16 OF 21 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 10:Housing To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Tide 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System- The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 17 OF 21 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Tide 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 13:Energy Conservation Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 18 OF 21 Compatibility Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. • Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 19 OF 21 CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals. SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections. CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: • City of Durham City of King City City of Lake Oswego City of Portland City of Tualatin Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District Tualatin Valley Water District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Tri-Met Transit District The City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Clean Water Services had an opportunity to review this proposal and had the following comments (Exhibit B): We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available online) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. Findings: The Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards implement Metro's Title 3 requirements through a jurisdiction's development code. The City of Tigard has adopted the Standards into the Tigard Community Development Code. Policy language is included in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan under Goals 6 and 11 that direct the City to comply with all state and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 20 OF 21 S • regional standards,which includes the Clean Water Services standards. Therefore, staff recommends not including any further language in this proposed amendment. CONCLUSION:_Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, staff finds the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best interests of the City. SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public hearing process. ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. EXHIBIT B: CLEAN WATER SERVICES COMMENTS. °s"`• ■ — September 8; 2008 PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss DATE Senior Planner 111 g4 September 8, 2008 APPROVED BY: Ron Bunch DATE Assistant Community Development Director STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 21 OF 21 • II/ EXHIBIT A September 8, 2008 Comprehensive Plan Introduction Plan Background The COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution". It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the city. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements, including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules, and applicable Metro plans and requirements. As importantly, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality,provision of needed public facilities, citizen involvement, etc. The 2008 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals,policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report, which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts, values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The Ciy of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coordinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan.To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has approved or "acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in "compliance" with the statewide planning goals and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment (PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was separately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore, each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council: During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. City of Tigard 1 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions • Once "acknowledged", the of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards, public facility plans, capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use decisions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval, site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However, plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions, such as conditional use applications. The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area plan adoption, and as mentioned previously, adopting development • regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements, while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation, both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision-making criteria. Ultimately,it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies, including those that are aspirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law (federal, state, or regional), and constitutional limitations. Furthermore, the City and other governments' responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However, if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the plan, the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies, and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules, it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective the plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with applicable law including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant, it needs to be updated periodically to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdictions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes several times the importance of • City of Tigard 2 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs and consistent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal. Additionally, areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of"Special Planning Areas." Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals, policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals,policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals, policies, and recommended action measures in greater detail. Goal Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation-The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. Policy Definition -A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. Recommended Action Measures Definition -A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard which,if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. City of Tigard 3 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions • S Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships • or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recommended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or amended, as conditions warrant. • • City of Tigard 4 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions 0 INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE • 3. Identifying aad-pretesting-resource lands from urban development encroachment; • may; annex • z. • - - B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard 5 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions • recourse-repo - - - - - - • • LA , . _.. ! . . • . . City of Tigard 6 - Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions • 0 policy framework to guide all decisions and actions related to the use of laced. The City's plan is 2. Metropolitan Service District(MSD) policies-are a. Urban Growth Boundary Findings; b. Housing Goals and Objectives; and c. The Regional Transportation Plan(RTP). 3. Washington County ■ _. , . _ • . .' , , a • 1. Functions of the Plan The plan serves an administrative as well as legislative function. With respect to administrative or a. Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; b. Zoning district changes; c. Conditional developments; and d. Subdivisions. 2. Land Use Actions How to Use the Plan a. Determine the land use classification that applies to a specific parcel of land and read the related b. Call the City Planning and Development Department, and ask for the zoning district designation d. If the plan or zoning district prohibits the proposed use, request a preapplication conference with City of Tigard 7 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Definitions Comprehensive Plan Glossary 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream, lake, estuary, or other water body that FEMA identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. 'ye)kezr€44-1-4-,, Adaptive Management - A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline conditions and desired end goals, periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing- The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Biodiversity- The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur, and encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. (US Congressional Biodiversity Act, 1990) Citizen -Any individual within the planning area; any public or private entity or association within ;arrsp , joint stock companie3 and any group of citizens. An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program - A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1, "Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. (State of Oregon) Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. Cluster -A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. (Corvallis) Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning; assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. (State of Oregon) Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the publie community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses, with some overlap among or within individual facilities. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 1 Introduction/Definitions Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and Thcsc parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co-exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a jurisdiction's land use program; including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property,including, but not limited to, construction, installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use, land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land, grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. (FEMA) Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Economic Gardening - Strategies and programs aimed at helping a community's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. (Portland Regional Partners for Business) Efficient Use of Land—Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy, and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, sidewalks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effectively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. (Clean Water Services) Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. (Metro) Encourage — Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards —Located in the See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725, their purpo3c i3 to apply the federal and state environmental City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 2 Introduction/Definitions S • Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. The average covered pay per worker acro33 all industries, typically at the county level. Feasible —Reasonably capable of being done, executed, or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are;practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. (State of Oregon) Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. (FEMA) Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code, including the establishment of rates by the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities Recreation facilities that provide a diverse, a3 oppo3cd to a limited, array of recreation choices. Together, these facilities and allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and Services —The physical, chemical, and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenway . • - • • ' ' • • - -An area intended to contain a natur 1 r quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat—II opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and partic paling in trail activities. Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet their requirements for food,water, mobility, security, and reproduction. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 3 Introduction/Definitions • Habitat Friendl Develo•ment Practices —Broad ran•e of develo s ment techni•ues and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Hazardous Tree -A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. (International Society of Arboriculture) Hazardous Waste —A solid waste (solid waste includes solids,liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 261 as a hazardous waste; or • A "state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. (State of Oregon) Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources —Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and other evidences of human activities that represent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of the a Nation, Oregon, and/or Tigard. • Household Hazardous Waste —Any discarded, useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents, pesticides, cleaners, and paints. (State of Oregon) Impervious Surface —A solid surface, such as streets, parking lots, and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster - Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies, worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. (Oregon Business Plan) Innovative Business - A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service • (commercialization). (Oregon Economic and Community Development Dept.) Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system, can help improve safety, reduce congestion, enhance mobility, minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 4 Introduction/.Definitions • • Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method, usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species - Plants, animals, and microbes not native to a region, which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally, out-compete native species for available resources, reproduce prolifically, and dominate regions and ecosystems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many invasive species have the potential to transform entire ecosystems, as native species and those that depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. Landslides —The downslope movement of rock, soil, or related debris that is reeegni‘zeckas a natural hazard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A nationally accepted benchmark • for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Linear Parks e • -•- • . . . - . • . • • - • - . . . - uses) - • :: . ..: - ..:. : . .. , .: - : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Linear parks connect rcaidcncca to major community dcstinationa. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land development that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public or entertainment, in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management • practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards —Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 5 Introduction/Definitions and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health, including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades,visibility, crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit—Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging "pollutants" through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general requirements of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area— City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. (Statewide Planning Goals). Natural Resources —resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5, yiyes,. (4 fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors, groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. Natural Systems —Interactive, interrelated, and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initiative that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish, wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks (1 to 11 acres)—The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible_recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space —Public or privately owned areas, _:_ - •• - - ••-• • ••••:_••: • - • - •.-., intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation nature .oriented recreation and the protcction of natural reiourcca. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 6 Introduction/Definitions P4 sr( l p ears "°^' . e • Once the peak is passed, oil production will begin to decline as costs begin rise. Pocket Parks , ! : - : . - - - - - - - - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density • development. • Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote— Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s), which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location, versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. • Public Facilities and Services —Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers, domestic water,water quality,parks, transportation, governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health, welfare, prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer, water, and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest— Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities, and which warrant recognition, promotion, and protection by the City. Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional governmental body.or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Recommended Action Measure—A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard, which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) .. _ . . . - - : - - as City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 7 Introduction/Definitions Renewable Energy— - - - :•• -• : - . - : ; -. a : • •-• : • - •- - per unit of time i3 not too great. Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass,geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun -indirectly in the case of wind,water,and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Rent—Payment over tithe for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee—Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river, lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terrestrial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. Sensitive Lands —As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.G of the City of Tigard Community Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice, prolonged cold), thunderstorms, tornadoes, drought, prolonged extreme heat and other weather conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property (Metro Regional Hazard Mitigation Policy and Planning Guide). Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. • Solar Access —Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings, or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator, producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing - Housing units which are available to a specific population, such as elderly, disabled, homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse.•Special Use Area • . •• : - • - - - - - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens,recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 8 Introduction/Definitions f • Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge —A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof, assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit, building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement (required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calculation must also . account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector- Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national, and international markets; and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. (Oregon Business Plan) Trails and Connectors - Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date —Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge, techniques, styles, etc. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPr12008-00009 9 Introduction/Definitions • Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—Broadly defined aJ All the trees located within the city limits collectively,including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Urban Forest, Diverse - An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species,genetics, abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement, heterogeneity, forest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession,.and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone —The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System - An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses, businesses, and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit), mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Wildfire —Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) An uncontrolled fire which i3 burning on forcstland and which is Workforce Housing - Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. (Urban Land Institute) Comprehensive Plan Map Legend Residential Use•Designations Low-Density Residential - These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 10 Introduction/Definitions • Medium-Density Residential -These areas will provide medium-density residences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi- family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-high-density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types, but focused primarily on multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential- These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. Commercial Use Designations Central Business District-The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial - These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services, generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial - These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designation includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial-These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. • Mixed Use Designations Mixed Use Commercial-These areas are intended to accommodate high-density office buildings, retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use developments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under, behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment- These areas are intended to accommodate development concepts characterized by retail, office, and commercial services use,with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2- These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufacturing.Limited commercial and City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 11 Introduction/Definitions • retail services are allowed, as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. Industrial Use Designations Heavy Industrial - These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufacturing, processing, or assembly of semi-finished or finished products, including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses. The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial - These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activities which include manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, or treatment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I-L and I-P zone. Other Designations Open Space - These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution - These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 12 Introduction/Definitions • • C1eanWater Services EXHIBIT B Our commitment is clear. MEMORANDUM DATE: September 2, 2008 FROM: David Schweitzer, Clean Water Services TO: Darren Wyss, Associate Planner City of Tigard Planning Division SUBJECT: Review Comments — Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2008-00006 CPA GENERAL COMMENTS • We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available on line at: http://cleanwaterservices.org/PermitCenter/DesignandConstruction/Update/default.aspx ) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway • Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Phone: (503) 681-3600 • Fax: (503) 681-3603 • www.CleanWaterServices.org o August 25, 2008 Planning Commission City of Tigard RE: CPA—2008-00009 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP), yet have little input on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources, but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • Introduction Section— 1) This needs to have a section on Uplands, # of acres, what it contains, etc. 2) There needs to be a section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard, as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • There need to be Definintions for the following, as all of these are addressed either in the Parks, Recreation, Trails & Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. • Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that *examples would be included in the Definitions section. • "Community Parks"—Add "Community Parks often include natural areas or open space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or open space in Cook Park than developed areas. "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • "Greenspace/Greenway"—Remove the wording "Size should be adequate to protect the resource." We have many areas in our greenways that are small (less than 5 acres) but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds, amphibians and many other species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space" - Add, "Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species." This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • o • "Rare" —There needs to be a definition for"rare" as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as "A plant, fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon, unusual, or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases, rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs, camas, western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered "species of concern" by state agencies." • "Upland Habitat" —Add, "Upland habitats include for example, * oak prairie (in Bonita Park), Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland"—Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend /"Open Space"—Change current definition to read "These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species - Include definitions for both State and Federal listings including "Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive" listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • "To the Extent Feasible" —This wording has been added despite it being opposed by both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified at recent hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If • Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding, etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Susan Beilke, Board Member, Fans of Fanno Creek Friends of Summer Creek The Turtle Conservancy • • IIICity of Tigard ;; Planning Commission — Agenda — Rev 1 aTIORRII MEETING DATE: August 18, 2008, 7:00 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. 3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m. 4. APPROVE MINUTES 7:10 p.m. 5. PUBLIC HEARING— Goal 14 Urbanization 7:15 p.m. REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Topic 10: Urbanization by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement; Land Use Planning; Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space; Public Facilities and Services; Transportation; and Urbanization; Metro Functional Plan Title 11;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 8, 11, 12, and 14. 6. WORKSHOP —Introduction/Definitions 8:15 p.m. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 9:45 p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA-AUGUST 18, 2008 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 1 • • CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 18, 2008 • 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting President Jeremy Vermilyea called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Acting President Vermilyea; Commissioners: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, and Muldoon Commissioners Absent: President Inman, Commissioner Walsh Staff Present: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner; Marissa Daniels,Assistant Planner; Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS It was noted there would be only one meeting in September due to the Labor Day holiday. • That meeting would be September 15 and Councilor Buehner would attend and entertain any questions they might have of her as the liaison to the commission. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES Minutes were not yet complete from the last meeting, so two sets of minutes were up for approval. There was a motion by Commissioner Muldoon, seconded by Commissioner Fishel, to approve the July 21, 2008 minutes. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Fishel, Hasman,Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Caffall, Doherty EXCUSED: Inman,Walsh There was a motion by Commissioner Caffall, seconded by Commissioner Doherty, to approve the August 4, 2008 minutes. The motion carried as follows: . AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, &Vermilyea. NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Muldoon EXCUSED: Inman,Walsh PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 1 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\I'C Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc • • 5. PUBLIC HEARING— Goal 14 Urbanization— CPA2008-00006 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Topic 10: Urbanization by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement; Land Use Planning; Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space; Public Facilities and Services; Transportation; and Urbanization; Metro Functional Plan Title 11; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, and 14. Senior Planner Darren Wyss explained that the Comp Plan Amendment before the Commission at this time would update the goals, policies, and recommended action measures pertaining to Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization. He noted that the purpose of Goal 14 is "To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities." By adopting this amendment, the City will ensure continued compliance with state and regional requirements and programs, and also ensure future growth management decisions are made in the best interest of Tigard's citizens. The amendment will also replace outdated language that was adopted in 1983 and allow the City to be flexible and responsive to current conditions. The proposed amendment went thru a review process that included two Policy Interest Team (PIT) meetings hosted by the Planning Commission (PC). Wyss reminded the Commissioners that staff used the Planning Commission as host to Policy Interest Team meetings because of the important role the Commission has in helping to develop and implement the land use/growth management programs in the City. He said that staff felt that by being involved from the beginning, the Commission had a better opportunity to fully understand the concepts and information that they were being asked to make decisions upon. The PC and PIT members used the preliminary language formulated by staff and its associated commentary that explained the intention, to review and edit into the draft language found in Exhibit A. The language developed by the PC/PIT was also reviewed by City departments, local jurisdictions, state/regional agencies, and special service districts. He noted that comments are found under Sections VI and VII of the Staff Report. No changes were made based on their review. Additionally, the city attorney reviewed the language and staff report findings PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 2 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc • • and, based on this review, staff has made one minor change. The change is to Policy 3, under Goal 14.2 and was summarized in a July 28th memo to the PC. The suggested change follows: The City shall approve proposed annexations based on findings that the request ean-be accommodated by the City's public facilities and services and: accommodated by the City's public facilities and services; and B. Services Arca. is consistent with applicable state statute. He said staff recommends adopting the language included in the amendment because it complies with the applicable state land use goals, the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and regulations. Vermilyea asked if the Commissioners had any questions of staff. There were some comments about the word "Citizen." Two of the commissioners asked staff to address the definition of"Citizen" in the "Definitions" section. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Vermilyea opened up the meeting to public testimony. According to the signup sheet, there were no citizens present to testify either in favor or in opposition. He asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak. No one asked to speak. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Vermilyea closed the public hearing and moved on to discussion. There was no discussion and Vermilyea said he would entertain a motion. Commissioner Caffall made a motion 'We accept the Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2008-00006, including the recommendation by the City Attorney for a change in verbiage." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Inman,Walsh 6. WORKSHOP— Introductions/Definitions Vermilyea opened up the workshop portion of the meeting. He noted the introduction section had not been revised—just the glossary section. He asked Wyss for an overview as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 3 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc • • Wyss noted the introduction (Attachment 1) would try to accomplish a number of things in the language. • A brief overview of the planning process and its importance to the community. • Outlines the intended purpose of the Comprehensive Plan and how it gets implemented. For example,it explicitly state the policies are not intended to be used as decision making criteria in most land use cases, but must be translated into codes and standards. • Defines goals, policies, and recommended action measures. • Purposely written to be straightforward, to the point, and not lengthy. • Staff feels all important information is included within the introduction itself and is looking for feedback from the perspective of the Planning Commission who will be charged with using this updated Comprehensive Plan when any kind of Comp Plan or Zoning Map Amendment comes before them. Definitions — • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment came before the Commission back in August of 2007. It's been over a year ago since the PC heard their first Comp Plan Amendment. • As each chapter met with the Policy Interest Teams, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • The definitions are based on accepted, federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus would be reached as to which definition best fits Tigard. • Planning Commission has reviewed these definitions throughout the process and at some point has asked for more detail, more terms to be defined, and suggested some changes. • City Council has reviewed these definitions. They've asked for more definitions and made some suggestions for improvement. Vermilyea, at this point, took the commissioners through the Introduction, Plan Background, Purpose of the Plan, and its Implementation, Format of the Plan, and Definitions of Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures. One commissioner wanted clarification as to whether this "Introduction" is for the entire Comprehensive Plan. Wyss answered that,yes,it is for the entire Plan. There were no other significant questions or comments other than it was well written. When Vermilyea asked if anyone had anything else to add or comment on he said that by their silence we could assume the commissioners are all fine with the way it is written- no changes necessary. Everyone agreed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 4 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc • GLOSSARY Wyss informed the commissioners that a new glossary had been distributed (Attachment 2) and he flagged the ones that had either been changed or were added. At this point in the meeting Vermilyea suggested that if any of the definitions were taken from a 3 rd party source (such as FEMA, Metro, etc) they would skip those and focus on those that were staff produced—as well as the ones flagged for additional attention. There was no objection to that approach. Vermilyea went over the definitions (as described above) and the ones that were commented on are listed below(Staff response is in italics): Citizen: A commissioner wanted to know... What is the impact of changing the term Citizen - to what extent would the document have to change if they were to change the term citizen. I'll look through document and see how it impacts. Staff will do some homework on this. Community Recreation Facilities: re: "owned and operated to promote the health etc." Does that mean the City has ownership? No. Should we strike the words "owned and" —Staff will do homework on this as well Community Parks:Why does it state "greater than 15 acres"? ... It's a consistent standard and is in our Parks Master Plan. Downtown Tigard: What are the boundaries? Fanno Creek up Main St includes some commercial areas on the other side of 99W=- down Hall Blvd, includes 5 properties on the east side of Hall Blvd. City Hall is included. SIV of Fanno Creek as well Encourage: Where did we get the definition? Numerous sources— we settled on one that was common to all of them. `Support"is not defined. Could we get a good definition of support? Yes, we can. Environmental Performance Standards: This seems to be an explanation rather than a definition. It was suggested that instead of defining this, simply cross reference it to "See TCDC Chapter 18.725." Okay—that works. Family Wage: I don't know what"average covered pay" means... could you check that out? Yes, will do. Full Service Recreation Facilities: I'm confused about the word "together." Should we change • it to "these facilities provide?" Staff will do some further checking on that with Duane Roberts (Associate Planner). Functions & Services: At this point, audience member, Sue Beilke, spoke (her remarks were typed out and are Attachment 3). Vermilyea suggested the definition of parks be looked at PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 5 of 8 I:\LAPIN\Doreen\PC\I'C Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc • • more closely when the park plan is revised and Ms. Beilke's issues addressed in the context of that update. Green Concepts and Practices: It was suggested that in the second sentence... strike the word "new" and change to "proven"... Commissioner Muldoon suggested adding"demand response." It was decided Muldoon and Wyss would get together and wordsmith this and come back to the next meeting with it. Greenspace/Greenway (Size should be adequate to protect the resource): Vermilyea questioned a parenthetical being in there and suggested it be stricken and put into the definition itself if necessary. Wyss agreed with Vermilyea. Hazardous Tree: Will be ISA standard. "A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury and in all likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk." Beilke questioned the broadness of the definition. It's general in order to get us to the Development Code (Tree Code) writing stage—and that's the point when it will be fully defined. Historic & Cultural Resources: Strike the word "the" and substitute "a" nation. Strike "and/" to make it just"or Tigard." So the sentence would read Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and other evidences of human activities that represent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of a Nation, Oregon, or Tigard. Invasive Species: Add the words "invasive species" after "many" in the last line so it would read "Left unchecked, many invasive species have the potential, etc." Landslides: Take out"recognized as" and simply state "that is a natural hazard" Linear Parks (Of adequate size to protect natural resources and accommodate intended uses): Where did this definition come from? Wyss assumes it came from the Parks Master Plan but will get back with the answer. Open Space: Add to the end of the last sentence (after trail-oriented recreation), "and areas set aside solely for protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat species." Peak Oil: There is no policy language that refers to it... Strike definition. Promote: Define support. Proven Community Need: Doesn't seem clear. How is it "proven"? It was suggested to change it to read "A need supported by evidence that is necessary to amend land use maps, and ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. After much discussion it was suggested they flag this one for the City Attorney to look at. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 6 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc Rare: See Beilke's remarks (Attachment 3), she would like this definition added—Wyss will look up the state of Oregon definition for"rare species" "threatened species" and "endangered species." It should be included. Wyss will bring back the definitions. Regionally Significant Habitat: Significant can mean "important" or in reference to "numbers." Wyss will define significant habitat and also regionally significant habitat. Renewable Energy—Try to find a good external source for this definition. It was suggested Public Utilities Commission would be a good source. Rent: Delete "over time". Special Use Area: A park?Wyss will find origin of definition. Upland Habitat: Beilke suggested an example (Attachment 3) — Commissioners said to leave out parenthetical (locations). Urban Forest: Take out verbiage "collectively" and "broadly defined." Change to simply read "All the trees within the City." Urban Forest,Diverse: Combine Urban Forest into one definition. We will flag this one for cleanup. Wildfire: Not just limited to "on forestland" -Staff take a look at how BLM or the State Dept of Forestry defines wildfire. Vermilyea closed the glossary portion of the meeting and went on to: Comprehensive Plan Map Legend (Color coded designations) There were no comments on this. The next meeting is a Public Hearing—Darren will give definitions to Commissioners and invited them to send comments. Sept 15 7. OTHER BUSINESS —Vermilyea gave date of upcoming public hearing - (September 15 —Planning Commission— "Introduction and Definitions"). Marissa Daniels (Assistant Planner) reminded the Commissioners of the High Capacity Transit Open House Metro would be holding, and the.City of Tigard would be hosting, on Wednesday, August 20th at the library in the Community Room. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2018—Page 7 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc 8. ADJOURNMENT Acting President Vermilyea adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m. ( G Doreen Laughlin,Administrate Sp ialist II At ATTE : Actint President Jeremy ermilyea PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—August 18,2008—Page 8 of 8 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\8-18-08 Public Hearing-Wkshp\tpc minutes 8-18-08.doc .� • • August 11, 2008 Introduction Plan Background The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution". It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the city. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements, including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules, and applicable Metro plans and requirements. As importantly, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality, provision of needed public facilities, citizen involvement, etc. The 2008 COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals, policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report,which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The COI of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coordinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan.To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has approved or "acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in "compliance"with the statewide planning goals and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment (PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was separately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore, each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. City of Tigard I Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction • • � . Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards, public facility plans, capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use decisions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval, site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However, plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions, such as conditional use applications. The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct d e gislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area plan adoption, and as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements, while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation, both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision-making criteria. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies, including those that are apsirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law (federal, state, or regional), and constitutional limitations. Furthermore, the City and other governments' responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the plan,the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies, and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules, it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective the plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with applicable law including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodically to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdictions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes several times the importance of City of Tigard 2 Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction • • updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs and consistent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal. Additionally, areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of"Special Planning Areas." Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals, policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals, policies, and recommended action measures in greater detail. Goal Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. • Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) • over another. Policy Definition -A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. Recommended Action Measures Definition -A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard which, if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. City of Tigard 3 Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction • • • Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recommended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or.amended, as conditions warrant. City of Tigard 4 Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction • • Glossary 100-year Floodplain-An area of land adjacent to a river, stream, lake, estuary, or other water body that FEMA identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. (FEMA) Adaptive Management-A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline conditions and desired end goals, periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing- The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. (U.S. Department of • / Housing and Urban Development) / Biodiversity-The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the t"`� ecological complexes in which they occur, and encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. (US//Con essional Biodiversity Act, 1990) 7' is e 0,0, tizen:A yi dividual within the.planning-area;any public or private entity or association within �� i e�ea,including corporations, governmental and private agencies, associations, firms, �� ,,/ .artnerships,joint stock companies and any group of citizens. ji Citizen Involvement Program -A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, el,: - ft it, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Goal 1, "Citizen ul, `4„�, Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. (State of Oregon) Clean Water Services (CWS) -A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water •uality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. i r —-_„�-- - ,- -- ,.--------7-.4.". _"—''=;d iTi 'L L5 ✓r Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) -A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning; assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. (State of Oregon) \ . �� munity Recreation Facilities -The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure 1 facilities 4►w -m -operated to promote the health and well-being of the public. Some are used ; primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or q. within individual facilities. /, /7 iild. Community Parks (CIreate- �l cze ) - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational • opportunities for all age groups. These parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. 'I •I City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 1 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft ■ ,1a • • Compatibility-The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co-exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a jurisdiction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development-Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property,including, but not limited to, construction, installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use, land division, establishment or termination of a right of access,storage on the land, grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. (FEMA) Downtown Tigard-The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Economic Gardening - Strategies and programs aimed at helping a community's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. (Portland Regional Partners for Business) Efficient Use of Land-Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy, and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, sidewalks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effectively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. (Clean Water Services) Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Y + , Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. (Metro) i° Encourage Horn or', advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. ��- ./ _ Environmental Performance Standard I -_ . - Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725, : .. __. -_ •- - -. _ Family Wage - •1 - •� :;covered-pay per worke'across all industries, typically at the county level. (Oregon Econo an. ommuruty Development Department) City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop - CPA2008-00009 .. 2 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • • Feasible—Reasonably capable of being done, executed, or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are;practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. (State of Oregon) • Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. (FEMA) Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code,including the establishment of rates by the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities - Recreation facilities that provide a diverse, as opposed to a . limited, array of recreation choices`ogether, ese facilities allow for a wide spectrum of 's recreational programs and activities tha mee the recreation and leis - ne-d- of community . residents. 1$ /t n"' •: � •�� .+�- Functions and Services —The physical, chemical, and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to incre. e re-ue and re_ • programs, .♦ on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of: •• l • o ogi- . i:' conservation a 4 %eft energy efficiency and other best mana_•ement and o s e r•n practice 7 reenspace/Greenway - -_ : - : • •' : - : = . : _ - . = - • . • -An area of natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat. It also provides opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and ■ participating in trail activities. Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet their requirements for food,w.ter mobility, ecurity, and e. odu•don. -. - -- _ N rr Hazardous Tree - a tr-- that is dead, declining, cracked, split, leaning, structurally unsound, • suffering from infestation or infection, or s'ca l y •amage. or i .. -. to the degree that it is clear the tre- - :. - . o a and injure persons or pr.. - - - .d where pruning or other treatm- • - ••-Il not significantly alleviate the hazard (International Society o - _o ulture). City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 3 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • • Hazardous Waste—A solid waste (solid waste includes solids,liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity,reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 261 as a hazardous waste; or • A "state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. (State of Oregon) Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources —Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and other evidences of human activi • s.that represent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, f Nation, Ore o , or Tigard. Household Hazardous Waste—Any discarded, useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents, pesticides, cleaners, and paints. (State of Oregon) Impervious Surface—A solid surface, such as streets, parking lots, and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster - Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies,worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. (Oregon Business Plan) Innovative Business -A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). (Oregon Economic and Community Development Dept.) Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system, can help improve safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility, minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method,usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species - Plants, animals, and microbes not native to a region,which when introduce. either accidentally or intentionally, out-compete native species for available resources, reproduce prolifically, and dominate regions and ecosystems. Because they often arrive in new areas \ ' unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many IA✓4 have the potential to transform entire ecosystems, as native species and those that depend on them ' P for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 4 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • I , , .I. Landslides —The downslope movement of rock, soil, or related debri - ' -- .•• iv -. , . natur as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by rec./ zing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site d- elopment,water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. �1� Linear Parks 1 - -•- - • - - - . . . - _ . • • .rces , , . ._ _: .. .� . . . - • - - ii - ii r along developed alon built or natural corridors to provide opportunities for trail-oriented � b outdoor recreation. Linear parks may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Linear parks connect residences to major community destinations. Iri! Low Impact Development (LID) Practices—An approach to land development that uses various i land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public or entertainment, in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards —Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades,visibility, crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit—Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging "pollutants" through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit.The permit contains limits on what can be discharged, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general requirements of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 5 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. (Statewide Planning Goals) Natural Resources —resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5 including fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. Natural Systems — Interactive,interrelated, and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initiative that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. J eighborho• : arks (4 to 14 a --s) —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provi�.a e •. - - -. :.n and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet -rr .or ood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, both undeveloped or minimally developed, intended for nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include r devlope cilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation) ''f le, i( ( 5dit. B. A..l 5) Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks,recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and pave. trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patro•c:- P•a Oil point • the wor . -ndow • -n, of oil has been 50 perc-. se a leted. en•- a peak .. . o. .. .duc..n .• :e•'A to aecline < .sts begin 0) Pocket Earks-(2; 0 i squar -et to a es) - 4 ovide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately s- • ed b n-•:.• :: oo. parks, such as town centers or areas of high density Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote—Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 6 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft . - t r J1 /' ____o_ ( At Proven Community Need— ' '_'-'"= : .:. : _ : and use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services —Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers, domestic water,water quality, parks, transportation, governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health,welfare,prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water, and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to_the—whol nim :. . .• e welfare of the general public versus that of s ecific nti"` times, and which warrant recogni n, prom . and protection by the City. AO tits f�ti fee t.4.5 — G� o►� Reco mended Action Measure—A statement which ou • es a specific City project or standard, which if executed,would implement goals and policies. ecommended action measures also refer to specs c pro. tandaTds, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other 'ur-is-c-tigjs=ard 'es in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. 4 jf Regi v-: y Significant I�abita —Areas containing significant fish and wildlife habitat as identified - • periodically_updated-though the Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Program. 7144#4 ene`walyl ergy sources that are replenished by natural processes on a sufficiently L rapid time-scale. T used by humans more or less indefinitely, provided the quantity taken t' • per unit of time is eat. 0' Hi . Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 199 OT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee—Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river,lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terrestrial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. Sensitive Lands—As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.G of the City of Tigard Community Development Code. City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 7 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • • Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., ,• ow,ice, prolonged cold), thunderstorms, tornadoes, drought, prolonged extreme h•.• =,--1---- conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and . ..erty etr. ' e a o 4 . azard .tigation Policy and Planning Guide)., , _ �l [ 1 '� .„ SolAcce . —Ability o nlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings, or other • .struc.• Solid " aste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator, producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing - Housing units which are available to a specific population, such as elderly, disabled, h. e ess, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. \r• f pecia Se Area (vari. . e depending on desired size) - Public recreation lands that are \ s•0- -• : .• : e purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks,golf courses, display \/ gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning, designing, constructing, . maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwat-. . Stream Corridor— 1, -a adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality m ctio•. of . - stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat.• ■Su able (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet eir own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof, assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit, building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement (required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 8 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calculation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. 4 Traded Sector- Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national, and international markets; and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. (Oregon Business Plan) Trails and Connectors - Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks,bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge, techniques, styles, etc. • v Upland Ha;it t—Aljhabitat beyond a riparian corridor._ : '.• =='— 5`~ G S D rban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services \I) inside the e:.;.t. -11 l � � fat Prad Urban Forest -Broadly defincd as all trees within the City / G- Urban Forest, Diverse -An urban forest �,at contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Div- sity in composition means variation in species, genetics, abundance and age. Diversity ins - I re means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal rangement, hetero t en , rest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession,and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone—The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System-An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses,businesses, and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit), mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Wildfire—An uncontrolled fire which is burning on forestland a d which is dam.•' • or is threatening to damage, forest resources or structures. Io -.,� Workforce Housing-Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. (Urban Land Institute) City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 9 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend Residential Use Designations Low-Density Residential- These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Medium-Density Residential- These areas will provide medium-density residences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi- family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential- These areas will provide medium-high-density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types,but focused primarily on multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential- These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. Commercial Use Designations Central Business District- The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial- These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services, generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial-These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designation includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial-These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. Mixed Use Designations Mixed Use Commercial- These areas are intended to accommodate high-density office buildings, retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use developments and medium high and high-density (25 to City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 10 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under,behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accommodate development concepts characterized by retail, office, and commercial services use, with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufacturing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed,as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. Industrial Use Designations Heavy Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufacturing, processing, or assembly of semi-finished or finished products,including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses.The designation includes the • I-H zone. Light Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activities which include manufacturing, processing, assembling,packaging, or treatment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I-L and I-P zone. Other Designations Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution-These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. • City of Tigard Planning Commission Workshop CPA2008-00009 11 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft pF • • IIIRI t . MEMORANDUM £ � � � ,.` r TISGWRD .1 Vi*A4t TO: Planning Commission FROM: Todd Prager, Associate Planner/Arborist RE: Definition of"Hazard Tree" for Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA2008-00002) DATE: April 25, 2008 At the April 21, 2008 Planning Commission Public Hearing regarding the Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA2008-00002), staff was given direction by the Planning Commission to revise the definition of"hazardous tree" based upon the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) definition. The following is a discussion of draft language presented at the hearing, a suggested.alternative received during public comment, and staff's recommendations as based on the ISA Dictionary. The following definition of"hazardous tree"was recommended by the Tigard Tree Board, and is in the existing Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Hazardous Tree -a tree that is dead, declining, cracked, .split, leaning, structurally unsound, suffering from infestation or infection, or otherwise physically damaged or impaired to the degree that it is clear the tree is likely to fall and injure persons or property and where pruning or other treatments will not significantly alleviate the hazard. Ken Gertz, member of the Home Builder's Association of Metropolitan Portland, put forth the following definition of"hazardous tree", stating that it tracks more closely with the ISA definition and takes into consideration future improvements constructed around trees: Hazardous Tree -a tree that is dead, declining, cracked, split, leaning, structurally unsound, sufering from infestation or infection, or otherwise physically damaged or impaired to the degree that it is clear the tree is likely to ail and injure persons or damage property either existing or potential and where pruning or other commonly accepted arboricultural practices treatments will not significantly alleviate the hazard. The ISA On-Line Dictionary does not have a specific definition for"hazardous tree", however it does define "hazard" in the context of arboriculture. The following definition of"hazard"was pulled verbatim from the ISA On-line Dictionary of Arboricultural Terms: Hazard-situation, condition, or thing that may be dangerous. (1)in tree management, a tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. (2)in tree care or forestry operations, the presence of a condition or situation that may cause harm or injury to workers. Page 1 of 2 • While the ISA On-line Dictionary does not have a specific definition of"hazardous tree", staff's opinion is that the above definition of"hazard" as it relates to tree management represents an equivalent substitution. Also, since the term "hazard tree"is more consistent with the content of the Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan Amendment and common arboriculture industry usage, staff recommends defining the term "hazard tree" as opposed to "hazardous tree" in the document. Based on the above findings, staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following ISA based definition of"hazard tree": Hazard Tree -a tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. Page 2 of 2 • S August 18, 2008 Planning Commission City of Tigard RE: Comments on Definitions Section for the revised City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Dear Planning Commission members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP), yet have little input on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources, but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. • There need to be Definintions for the following, as all of these are addressed either in the Parks,Recreation, Trails & Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the CP. • Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that *examples would be included in the Definitions section. o "Community Parks"—Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." "Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." o "Greenspace/Greenway"—Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource." We have many areas in our greenways that are small (less than 5 acres)but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds, amphibians and many other species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare Lilly camas in an area less than 1 acre but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. o "Open Space" - Add, "Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species." This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the Comp. Plan. o "Rare"—There needs to be a definition for"rare" as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant, fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon, unusual, or occurs infrequently. In some cases,rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs, camas, western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. • • o "Upland Habitat"—Add, "Upland habitats include for example, * oak prairie (in Bonita Park), Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie(Fowler Middle School open space), and Mixed conifer forest in Cook Park. o "Wetland" —Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. o Comprehensive Plan Map Legend /"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," o Include definitions for both State and Federal listings including"Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive" listed species (these are on-line). Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, 1.5e_e_ze_ Susan Beilke, Board Member, Fans of Fanno Creek Vice-President, Friends of Summer Creek • FLAMM ) N6- SELKETA- K.y MATERIALS • • 4jIt re On Department of Land Conservation and Development j.�-:s'�° 'z Salem, OR 97301-2540 �..le ' Theodore R.hulongoski.Governor (503) 373-0050 ':59 Fax(503) 378-5518 www.lcd.state.or.us NOTICE OF ADOPTED AMENDMENT Ma November 7, 2008 „ TO: Subscribers to Notice of Adopted Plan or Land Use Regulation Amendments FROM Mara Ulloa, Plan Amendment Program Specialist SUBJECT: City of Tigard Plan Amendment DLCD File Number 006-08 The Department of Land Conservation and Development(DLCD) received the attached notice of adoption. A copy of the adopted plan amendment is available for review at the DLCD office in Salem and the local government office. Appeal Procedures* DLCD ACKNOWLEDGMENT or DEADLINE TO APPEAL: November 21,2008 This amendment was submitted to DLCD for review 45 days prior to adoption. Pursuant to ORS 197.830 (2)(b) only persons who participated in the local government proceedings leading to adoption of the amendment are eligible to appeal this decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). If you wish to appeal, you must file a notice of intent to appeal with the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)no later than 21 days from the date the decision was mailed to you by the local government. If you have questions, check with the local government to determine the appeal deadline. Copies of the notice of intent to appeal must be served upon the local government and others who received written notice of the final decision from the local government. The notice of intent to appeal must be served and filed in the form and manner prescribed by LUBA, (OAR Chapter 661, Division 10). Please call LUBA at 503-373-1265, if you have questions about appeal procedures. *NOTE: THE APPEAL DEADLINE IS BASED UPON THE DATE THE DECISION WAS MAILED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A DECISION MAY HAVE BEEN MAILED TO YOU ON A DIFFERENT DATE THAN IT WAS MAILED TO DLCD. AS A RESULT YOUR APPEAL DEADLINE MAY BE EARLIER THAN THE ABOVE DATE SPECIFIED. Cc: Gloria Gardiner,DLCD Urban Planning Specialist Jennifer Donnelly,DLCD Regional Representative Darren Wyss, City of Tigard <paa>ya 1 U.S. Postal Service,. • . 2" CERTIFIED MAILTM RECEIPT til N (Domestic Mail Only;No Insurance Coverage Provided) •Ir For delivery information visit our website at www.usps.coma, fU 4 F F C iI- L SE U, • Postage $ • .c,'7 ' i rU Certified Fee d •, ' C\6 \4 0 _ Postmark • - 0 Retue Receipt Fee Here (Endorsement Required) • J •r,,,:: 1:3 Restricted Delivery Fee +S •f `�•1 r9 (Endorsement Required) \• 2 �� ,•.,A-ryl fi%� CO Ci Total Postage&Fees' OSent To_ _ TT :PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST NO �AT DEPEN ARTMENT ION OF LANll CONSERVATION AND DEV. or.635 CAPITOL STREET NE.,SUITE 150 Cc SALEM,OREGON 97301-2540 PS Form 3800,June 2002 See Reverse for Instructions r . /. • • SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A 'i..ature item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. � ' Avicesp.gent' ■ Pr int your name and address on the reverse ` A ,1 � Addressee so that we can return the card to you. • ved ., I •- r. : . .•livery • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, ` / laria ,�' _ I, or on the front if space permits. ',��1! f /� �rl p D. Is.' - Cr!"-.1 . •nt',IMPe. IL�J 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter deli ery address b:ow: ❑ No ATTENTION:PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEV. •1 635 CAPITOL STREET NE.,SUITE 150 SALEM,OREGON 97301-2540 ' is -3. Service Type i g Certified Mall ❑ Express Mail Registered ❑Return Receipt for Merchandise I ❑Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 1 ❑Yes . 2. A I PS Fo[- - --_ -- - -- i132595-02-M-1540 i SUm Person ❑ electronic❑,mailed DIJCD - yi' :25..2.:. R,Y'�';• - rfi',}tis e`.'4!' Notice of Adoption 5- THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO DLCD WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE FINAL DECISION PER ORS 197.610,OAR CHAPTER 660-DIVISION 18 ': .. ., ;:For.tiC'Gp Jurisdiction: City of Tigard Local file number: CPA 2008-00009 Date of Adoption: 10/28/2008 Date Mailed: 10/31/2008 Was a Notice of Proposed Amendment (Form 1) mailed to DLCD? YesDate: 8/1/2008 Z Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment ❑ Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment • ❑ Land Use Regulation Amendment ❑ Zoning Map Amendment ❑ New Land Use Regulation ❑ Other: • Summarize the adopted amendment. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached". Amend the Tigard Comprehensive Plan to update the Introduction to reflect current conditions and add a glossary of key definitions. Does the Adoption differ from proposal? No, no explaination is necessary Plan Map Changed from: to: Zone Map Changed from: to: Location: Tigard City Limits Acres Involved: 7556 Specify Density: Previous: New: pplicable statewide planning goals: Al 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Z ZZZZZxZZZX Was an Exception Adopted? ❑ YES ® NO Did DLCD receive a Notice of Proposed Amendment... 45-days prior to first evidentiary hearing? Z Yes ❑ No If no, do the statewide planning goals apply? ❑ Yes El No If no, did Emergency Circumstances require immediate adoption? ❑ Yes ❑ No DLCD file No. • • Please list all affected State or Federal Agencies, Local Governments or Special Districts: Metro, ODOT Local Contact: Darren Wyss Phone: (503) 718-2442 Extension: Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd Fax Number: 503-718-2748 City: Tigard Zip: 97223- E-mail Address: darren @tigard-or.gov ADOPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS This form must be mailed to DLCD within 5 working days after the final decision per ORS 197.610,OAR Chapter 660-Division 18. 1. Send this Form and TWO Complete Copies (documents and maps) of the Adopted Amendment to: ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150 SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540 2. Electronic Submittals: At least one hard copy must be sent by mail or in person, but you may also submit an electronic copy, by either email or FTP. You may connect to this address to FTP proposals and adoptions: webserver.lcd.state.or.us. To obtain our Username and password for FTP, call Mara Ulloa at 503-373-0050 extension 238, or by emailing mara.ulloa @state.or.us. 3. Please Note: Adopted materials must be sent to DLCD not later than FIVE (5)working days following the date of the final decision on the amendment. 4. Submittal of this Notice of Adoption must include the text of the amendment plus adopted findings and supplementary information. 5. The deadline to appeal will not be extended if you submit this notice of adoption within five working days of the final decision. Appeals to LUBA may be filed within TWENTY-ONE (21) days of the date, the Notice of Adoption is sent to DLCD. 6. In addition to sending the Notice of Adoption to DLCD, you must notify persons who participated in the local hearing and requested notice of the final decision. 7. Need More Copies? 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You may also call the DLCD Office at(503) 373-0050; or Fax your request to: (503) 378-5518; or Email your request to mara.ulloa @state.or.us - ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST. f,' • • 1 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 08- /7 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2008-00009 TO UPDATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS A5 A m t'J DE() WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, including a process for garnering citizen input; and WHEREAS, the Tigard visioning reports, community surveys, and policy interest team meetings were utilized to develop draft language for the update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan by updating the Introduction and adding a Glossary of key definitions; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, on September 15, 2008, and recommended approval of the proposed CPA 2008- 00009 by motion and with unanimous vote; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2008- 00009; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the Tigard City Council adopted CPA 2008-00009 by motion, as amended, pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS, Council's decision to adopt CPA 2008-00009 is based on the findings and conclusions found in the City of Tigard staff report dated September 8, 2008, and the associated record, which are incorporated herein by reference and are contained in land-use file CPA 2008-00009. NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and to rescind existing text as shown in "EXHIBIT A"; and SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. ORDINANCE No. 08- 17 Page 1 of 2 • PASSED: By malS vote of all Council members present after being read by number and tide only, this c-W=-`-'day of (Thc-r-042-uu, , 2008. Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this -7-1-day of , 2008. Craig eirksen, Mayor • Approved as to form: i Am, ; ity Attorney Q .to MRO: 06:29:1 na,1 on File ay: et d De*ferrfieCOrder- di of eard 30 614 ORDINANCE No. 08- 7 Page 2 of 2 • • EXHI BIT A INTRODUCTION e Plan Background The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution." It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the City. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements,including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws,state administrative rules,and applicable Metro plans and requirements. Equally important, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality,provision of needed public facilities, citizen involvement,etc. The 2008 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals,policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report,which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coor- dinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard I-1 • • Stele INTRODUCTION Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan. To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has approved or"acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in "compliance"with the statewide planning goals, and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment(PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was sepa- rately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore, each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the founda- tion for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards, public facility plans,capital improvement plans,transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use deci- sions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval,site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However,plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions, such as conditional use applications. The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area plan adoption and, as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation,both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision- making criteria. Ultimately,it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies,induding those that are aspirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which 1_2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • INTRODUCTION . they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law (federal, state;or regional),and constitutional limitations. Furthermore, the City and other governments'responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive"in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the Plan,the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, • accepted by a broad range of agencies,and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules,it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective,the Plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with appli- cable law,including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodi- cally to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdic- tions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes, several times, the importance of updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs,and consis- tent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan - The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal.Additionally,areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of "Special Planning Areas." Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 1-3 • • g +Pr° INTRODUCTION Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals, policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals,policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals, policies,and recommended action measures in greater detail. GOAL: Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. POLICY: Definition -A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However,they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. 1-4 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • INTRODUCTION I* RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: Definition -A statement outlining a specific City project or standard which,if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards,or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. Obligation- Completion of projects,adoption of standards,or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff avail- ability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances,community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies.The listing of recommended action measures in the Plan does not obligate the City to accom- plish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan.The list of recom- mended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to,or amended,as conditions warrant. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 1-5 • • A. PURPOSE Tigard; GOMMUllity orderlY-Fnanneri•• • - - - _. - - • -- t . - _ _--••e e: _- •_. III • - --_ -_ - -- - •-- -• • ' • B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard 1 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • feseurse-Fepe 1. , -MI .F. .. • _OAFS ♦ II. • - -.. City of Tigard 2 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • • ■' ■ •• • - pnlinies-are+ b. Housing Goals and Objectives; and c. Tho Rogional Trancportation Plan(RTP). D. HOW TO USE THE PLAN FOR LAND USE ACTIONS 1. Functions of tho Plan a. Revisions to the Comprohonsivo Plan; b. Zoning district changes; c. Conditional developments;and d. Subdivisions. •• - c. If the plan and zoning ascend-with what you want to do, check with tho ing-and City of Tigard 3 CPA2008-00009 Introduction/Glossary • • • ("Citi GLOSSARY IOW 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream,lake, estuary, or other water body that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. Active Recreation—Active recreation refers to physical participation in activi- ties involving games, sporting events or similar activities which often require specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting fields, courts, aquatic facilities, buildings, etc. Active recreation may also include unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as play- grounds, dog play areas, skate parks, etc. Active Recreation Facilities -These are public or private facilities such as described above that accommodate those who wish to engage in structured or unstructured active recreation, play, or leisure activities. Adaptive Management-A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline condi- tions and desired end goals,periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals,and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing-The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. Biodiversity-The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur;encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. Citizen-An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privi- leges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program-A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1,"Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard G4 • • GLOSSARY stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. Cluster -A grouping of development. Specifically,the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning; assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within indi- vidual facilities. Community Parks -Provide a variety of active and passive recreational oppor- tunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include devel- oped facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co- exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a jurisdiction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property,including,but not limited to, construction,installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use,land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land,grading, clearing,removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. G-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • • Art GLOSSARY _i Economic Gardening- Strategies and programs aimed at helping a communi- ty's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. Efficient Use of Land —Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure;reduces the need for automobile travel,conserves energy,and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area- Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, side- walks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area",because it effec- tively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the.soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the.Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. Encourage—Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a partic- ular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards—See the Tigard Conununity Development Code Chapter 18.725. Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. Feasible—Reasonably capable of being done,,executed,or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are; practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard G-3 • • • (1*1 GLOSSARY Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid • droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the.lungs where they can remain for years. Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream,tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code,including the establishment of rates by • the City. • Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities that provide a diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectrum of programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and_Services -The physical,chemical,and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients,while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenway.-An area of protected or reserved public or private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood plains,wildlife habitat,water quality functions, natural scenic qualities, etc. Greenspaces/Greenways may provide for low impact passive recreation activi- ties such as walking, nature study, and,where appropriate, biking. • G-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • GLOSSARY in/ Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet their requirements for food,water,mobility, security, and reproduction. Habitat Friendly Development Practices—Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as pier,post,or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources,collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening,and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. Hazardous Tree -A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or • injury,.and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. Hazardous Waste—A solid waste (solid waste includes solids,liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes.A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),Part 261 as a hazardous waste;or • A "state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon.,Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources —Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts,landscapes,objects, and other evidences of human activities that repre- sent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of a Nation, Oregon,or Tigard. Household Hazardous Waste—Any discarded,useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive,reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents, pesti- cides,cleaners, and paints. Impervious Surface—A solid surface, such as streets,parking lots, and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil,thereby increasing the Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-5 • • [ 1 GLOSSARY • amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster - Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies,worker skill needs,and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. Innovative Business -A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which, when applied to our current transportation system,can help improve safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility,minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method, usually . in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species -A non-native species whose introduction does,or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. An invasive species can be a plant,animal, or any other biologically viable species that enters an ecosystem beyond its native range. • Landslides —The downslope movement of rock, soil,or related debris that is a natural hazard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A broadly accepted private benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the. tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' . performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development,water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. • Linear Parks -Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail- oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors,connect residences to major community destinations, and may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not G-6 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan • • TAI]► GLOSSARY • • adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land develop- ment that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed,but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area.The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. • Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as,but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public or entertainment,in a compact urban form. • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards—Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades,. visibility,crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit —Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water . Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging"pollutants" through a "point source"into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged,monitoring and reporting requirements,and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general require- ments of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations • • Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-7 • • • 111111111r GLOSSARY • of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant,animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. Natural Resources—Resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5. Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. • Natural Systems —Interactive,interrelated,and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature.in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initia- tive that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban • ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sires may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas,either undeveloped or minimally developed,intended for either active or passive outdoor recreation. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail- oriented recreation,or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges -Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. G-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • GLOSSARY I■ Passive Recreation—This is recreation activity which does not usually require specialized facilities. Passive recreation typically involves unstructured activities such as walking for pleasure,picnicking, gardening, nature viewing, etc. Passive Recreation Facilities -These facilities may consist of minimal struc- tures, such as pathways,benches,picnic tables, etc.,intended to accommodate unstructured,low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped,or minimally devel- oped,public or private land. Pocket Parks -Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote—Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services—Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety,sanitary sewers, domestic water, water quality,parks,trans- portation,governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health, welfare,prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water,and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities, and which warrant recognition, promotion, and protection by the City. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard • G-9 • • L'4111.11■ GLOSSARY Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as excep- tionally unique,uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional govern- mental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. • Recommended Action Measure—A statement outlining a specific City project or standard,which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. • Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for_protection based on habitat quality and impor- tance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of tune (low impact hydro,biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun -indi- recdy in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee —Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross.revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river,lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terres- trial ecosystem. It includes the water areas,fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. • G-10 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • • • GLOSSARY ISM Sensitive Lands —Areas containing steep slopes,wetlands,drainageways,or floodplain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes wind- storms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice, prolonged cold), thunderstorms, tornadoes, drought,prolonged extreme heat and other weather conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Solar Access—Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings, or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator,producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing- Housing units which are available to a specific popu- lation, such as elderly, disabled,homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area- Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks,golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater-Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning,designing, constructing, maintaining, financing,and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. • Support—To aid the cause,policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-11 • • GLOSSARY . Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof,assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit,building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Tigard Urban Planning Area—A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits, and . contiguous unincorporated land for which both the City and Washington County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning. Tigard and Washington County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement(UPAA) to coor- dinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within the areas. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits, and contiguous unincorporated lands. This area is co-terminus with the Tigard Urban Planning Area. Within the TUSA Agreement,Tigard is designated as the ultimate service provider of specific urban services.Also in the agreement, Washington County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider to all of the territory within the TUSA, including unincorporated properties. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) -Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TI'IDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calcu- lation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector -Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state,national, and international markets; and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local • G-12 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan • • • GLOSSARY income from going elsewhere. Trails and Connectors -Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks, bikeways,multi-use trails,and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts,knowledge,techniques, styles, etc. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie,ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city limits,including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Urban Forest, Diverse -An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species,genetics, abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement,hetero- geneity, forest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession,and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone—The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses,businesses,and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit),mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or ground- water at a frequency or duration sufficient to support,and that under normal Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard G-13 • • l GLOSSARY circumstances does support,a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wildfire—Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. Workforce Housing -Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. Comprehensive Plan Map Legend RESIDENTIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Low-Density Residential -'These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Medium-Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-density resi- dences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. This designa- tion includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential -These areas will provide medium-high- density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types,but focused primarily on multiple-family neighbor- hoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential-These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. COMMERCIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Central Business District - The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office,as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. • G-14 City.of Tigard 1 Comprehensive Plan • • • GLOSSARY �NNW • Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also he accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial -These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services,generally for the traveling public,and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial- These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designa- tion includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial-These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. MIXED USE DESIGNATIONS Mixed Use Commercial -These areas are intended to accommodate high- density office buildings,retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use devel- opments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under, behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and IvIUC-1 zones: Mixed Use Employment -These areas are intended to accommodate develop- ment concepts characterized by retail,office, and commercial services use,with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate office,research and development, and light manufac- turing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed,as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard G-15 • • • (��1 . Irl GLOSSARY includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed.These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian.amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATIONS Heavy Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufac- turing, processing, or assembly of semi finished or finished products,including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses. The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial -These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activi- ties which include manufacturing,processing, assembling, packaging, or treat- ment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I L and I P zone. OTHER DESIGNATIONS Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. • Public Institution -These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. • G-16 City of Tigard ( Comprehensive Plan • • City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: City Council From: Ron Bunch, Assistant Community Development Director Marissa Daniels, Assistant Planner Re: Comprehensive Plan Definitions Date: October 15, 2008 On October 14, 2008 Council held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary (CPA 2008-00009). The Council did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made. A short commentary to explain the change is also included. Active Recreation— Scc the Tigard Community Development Codc Chapter 18.120. Active recreation refers to physical participation in activities involving games, sporting events or similar activities which often require specific constructed facilities to accommodate the activity such as sporting fields, courts, aquatic facilities, buildings, etc. Active recreation may also include unstructured play or other leisure activities requiring facilities such as playgrounds, dog play areas, skate parks, etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined,specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Active Recreation Facilities —These are public or private facilities such as described above that accommodate those who wish to engage in structured or unstructured active recreation, play or leisure activities. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining active recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where active recreation takes place. Greenspace/Greenway— ' - , - - - : : : : ,:. ; -. , . ., . . .- , : : - . ; ; - protected or reserved public or private land that has important natural resource characteristics such as flood plains, wildlife habitat, water quality functions, natural scenic qualities, etc. Greenspaces/ • • Greenways may provide for low impact passive recreation activities such as walking, nature study, and, where appropriate, biking. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this policy to clarify that greenspace/greenway can occur on both public and private property. Invasive Species —Plants, animals, and microbes not native to a region, which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally, out compete native species for available resources, reproduce invasive species have the potential to transform entire ecosystems, as native species and those that . . : - - - -- : - - - , ; - a • : _. • :: • . A non-native species whose introduction does, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. An invasive species can be a plant, animal, or any other biologically viable species that enters an ecosystem beyond its native range. Staff Commentary: This definition comes from the State of Oregon Invasive Species Council and is similar to the definition contained in Executive Order 1312. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A frittiefrally broadly accepted private benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in fi-ve key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this definition to reflect Council's discussion that T,FED is a private benchmark that is likely to change throughout the life of the Plan. Passive Recreation — - - .- - .1: = -- • - ` - • - : = - - =_ : = - =. '•. This is recreation activity that does not involve high levels of physical engagement and which does not usually require specialized facilities. Passive recreation typically involves unstructured activities such as walking for pleasure, picnicking, gardening, nature viewing, etc. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Passive Recreation Facilities —These facilities may consist of minimal structures, such as pathways, benches, picnic tables, etc., intended to accommodate unstructured, low levels of leisure activity on undeveloped or minimally developed public or private land. Staff Commentary: In addition to defining passive recreation, staff recommends adding a term to describe the facilities where passive recreation takes place. 1 • • Sensitive Lands —As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.0 of the City of Tigard Communes Areas containing steep slopes,wetlands, drainageways, or floodplain as defined in the Tigard Community Development Code. Staff Commentary: Council requested that terms which are defined.specifically in the Development Code be defined more generally here in the Comprehensive Plan Glossary. Tigard Urban Planning Area — ' . •; - : - - _ :, - ; - . - : ' • - - - under governance by the City. A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated land for which both the City and Washington County maintain an interest in Comprehensive Planning. Tigard and Washington County have entered into an Urban Planning Area Agreement (UPAA) to coordinate land use and public facility planning activities and service provision within the area Staff Commentary: Staff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUSA are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Arca identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement (required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers arc identified to ensure - == : : - - : • - : • - : : : . .; - - • - •. - . A site specific area within the Metro Regional Urban Growth Boundary consisting of lands within Tigard's city limits and contiguous unincorporated lands. This area is co-terminus with the Tigard Urban Planning Area. Within the TUSA Agreement, Tigard is designated as the ultimate service provider of specific urban services. Also in the agreement, Washington County recognizes Tigard as the ultimate local governance provider to all of the territory within the TUSA including unincorporated properties. Staff Commentary: Staff revised this term to ensure the differences between the UPAA and TUSA are clearly stated, as suggested by Council. • S CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 15,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER President Jodie Inman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Caffall, Fishel Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss, Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II 3. COMMUNICATIONS City Councilor, Gretchen Buchner, spoke to the Commissioners about her role as liaison to the Planning Comrnission. She encouraged them to feel free to ask for workshops with Council to stay on top of things. She answered some questions regarding her role as liaison. 4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the August 18, 2008 minutes as submitted. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Muldoon, and Vermilyea NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: Inman, Walsh EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall 5. PUBLIC HEARING CPA2008-00009 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES-September 15,2008-Page 1 of 5 I:\I.RPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions.The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning,Natural Resources and Historic Areas,Environmental Quality,Hazards,Parks,Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation,Energy Conservation, and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Commission President,Jodie Inman, opened up the Public Hearing. Senior Planner,Darren Wyss, gave the staff report. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment before the Commissioners at this time would update the Introduction to the Comp Plan, and add a Glossary of key terms that are found throughout the document. By way of background &review,Wyss presented the following: Introduction: • Presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. • Essentially,it outlines how to use the Plan. • This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. • The Intro also clearly defines upfront what a goal,policy, and recommended action measure is and the City's obligation for each. • The City is not breaking new ground with this updated Intro, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. • The Commission reviewed the Intro at its Aug 18th workshop and did not request any changes be made. Glossary: • Definitions have been accumulating since the first amendment to come before the Commission a year ago. • As each chapter met with PIT, key terms were identified to be defined and then a definition was brought forward. • Definitions are based on accepted federal, state, or regional definitions when available. Otherwise, staff or.a PIT member presented a widely accepted definition and a consensus was reached as to the definition that best fits Tigard. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 2 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public I-fearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. • The Commission at its Aug 18 workshop, requested staff to revisit a number of definitions before tonight's hearing and review the clarity/content. Staff reviewed the definitions and has included recommended changes along with commentary in a Memo dated Sept 8th. These recommended changes are also incorporated into Exhibit A of the Staff Report. Wyss concluded that staff had found the language included in the amendment to be in compliance with the applicable state land use goals, the City's municipal code and comprehensive plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and regulations and, therefore, staff recommends the Commission forward to the City Council the language found in Exhibit A. President Inman recognized Sue Beilke, 11755 SW 114tH Tigard, OR—who had signed in to testify in opposition. Ms. Beilke went over the reasons she was in opposition. (Contained in Attachment 1.) There were no other members of the public present to testify either for, or against. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATION With the commissioners'consent, Staff did not go through the changes one by one, but addressed the changes as the Commission had specific questions,comments, or suggestions. At this point,President Inman asked if any of the Commissioners had questions, comments, or suggestions. After deliberation, the following changes to the Glossary were agreed upon and recommended: • Add "Active Recreation—See Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." • Under "Greenspace/Greenway" add "or" to and - so it would read "An area intended to contain a natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and/or opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 3 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • • • "Natural Resources" change to read: "resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5.including Examples include: fish and wildlife habitats, wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors,groundwater and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants and plant communities. • Under "Open Space" delete "both undeveloped or minimally developed." • Add "Passive Recreation—See the Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.120." MOTION After President Inman's summarization of the recommended changes, Commissioner Vermilyea made the following motion: "Madam Chair, I move for approval of application Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2008-00009, and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report and based on the amendment enacted or adopted here this evening." Commissioner Hasman seconded the motion. There was a vote and the motion carried as follows: AYES: Anderson, Doherty, Hasman, Inman,Muldoon,Vermilyea&Walsh NAYS: None ABSTENTIONS: None EXCUSED: Fishel, Caffall President Inman noted this item is scheduled for the City Council Workshop on October 14th, while the Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28th. There was a question as to when the Planning Commission Public Hearing on "Urbanization" would be coming back. Wyss answered "October 6th." [The newspaper had failed to publish the requested Public Hearing Advertisement—therefore, the upcoming hearing, after being properly advertised,would be revisited on 10/6.] 6. OTHER BUSINESS Assistant Community Development Director,Ron Bunch,briefly talked about the upcoming October 21st joint meeting the Planning Commission will be having with City Council. He called to their attention the February 19th minutes from the Planning Commission Special Session (held prior to the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting.) The minutes from that joint meeting were also included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Bunch asked the Commissioners to send staff any comments they might have about the upcoming several months of things they would like to work on. He said staff would put together a report for the Commission at its October 6th meeting and they will all have an opportunity to discuss this in depth before meeting with Council on October 21st. He said this would be a great opportunity to talk about the next phase. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 15,2008—Page 4 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 l'ublic Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • One of the commissioners asked whether the joint Planning Commission/City Council October 21st meeting would take the place of the regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20th. Bunch said yes, this would take the place of that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT President Inman adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Doreen Laughlin,Administrative II • C--\ 1501/4-- ATTEST: President Jodie Inman PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES—September 15,2008—Page 5 of 5 I:\LRPLN\Doreen\PC\PC Packets for 2008\9-15-08 Public Hearing\tpc minutes 9-15-08.doc • 4 . `ATTACHMENT 1 August 25, 2008 • Planning Commission City of Tigard RE: CPA--2008-00009 -Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update Introduction to reflect Current Conditions and include a Glossary of Key Definitions Dear Planning Commission Members: Citizens such as myself have spent considerable time and effort in participating in the revisions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan(CP),yet have little input on the Definitions section. We have the following comments for tonight's workshop. Some of these comments we provided in May at the Commission's workshop on Natural Resources, but we find that again, our comments have been omitted from the staff's latest Definition section. . • • • Introduction Section 1)This needs to have a section on Uplands, # of acres, what it contains, etc. 2)There needs to be a section on Fish and Wildlife. This section should include what listed fish species occur in Tigard, as well as examples of wildlife that have been documented in our parks and open spaces. This is important as it is addressed in the Natural Resources and Parks/Recreation/Open Space/Trails sections of the amended CP. • There need to be Definintions for the following,as all of these are addressed either in the Parks,Recreation, Trails & Open Space or Natural Resources sections of the amended CP. . • Both the PC and staff agreed at the last workshop in May that *examples would be included in the Definitions section. . • "Community Parks"—Add"Community Parks often include natural areas or open space that provide important wildlife habitat as well as providing nature oriented recreation such as bird watching." In fact there is more natural area or open space in Cook Park than developed areas. `Examples include Cook Park and Summerlake Park." • "Endemic"—"A plant, fish or wildlife species only found or confined to a.particular region or area; having a comparatively restricted distribution." • "Greenspace/Greenway" Remove the wording"Size should be adequate to protect the resource." We have many areas in our greenways that are small(less than 5 acres) but that provide crucial habitat for migratory birds, amphibians and many other • species. Bonita Park for example, contains the rare camas in an area less than 1 acre • • • • • but that small greenway is important in offering habitat for a rare and unique plant in Tigard. • "Open Space" - Add, "Open space may also include areas set aside solely for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and species."This comes directly from wording in the adopted Policies section of Parks/Recreation/Open Space section of the CP and thus should be consistent with that amended section. • "Rare"—There needs to be a definition for"rare"as this is addressed in the Parks,/Trails/Open Space section. Rare can be defined as"A plant, fish, wildlife or plant community that is considered unique, uncommon, unusual,or occurs infrequently. Rare species may also be those that are endemic to a particular site, area, or region. In some cases, rare species may also be listed by state and/or federal agencies." Examples of rare species in Tigard are several fish species, western pond turtles, Northern red-legged frogs,.camas,western red cedar/skunk cabbage bog plant community and oak prairie habitat. Rare species are often considered "species of concern"by state agencies." • "Upland Habitat"—Add,"Upland habitats include for example, * oak prairie(in Bonita Park),Ponderosa Pine/Oak camas prairie on the Brown property and Mixed Conifer/Deciduous forest in Cook Park. • "Wetland"—Use the definition accepted by the Division of State Lands. • Comprehensive Plan Map Legend/"Open Space"—Change current definition to read"These are areas designated to be retained in a natural state. In those areas where appropriate and where natural resources and not negatively impacted, some development of recreational uses may occur," • Threatened,Endangered and Sensitive Species-Include definitions for both State and Federal listings including"Threatened,Endangered or Sensitive" listed species (these are on-line on the ODFW website). Give several examples of each. • "To the Extent Feasible"—This wording has been added despite it being opposed by both the citizen natural resource committee members and other citizens who testified at recent.hearings. It has no validity nor is it necessary to be in any part of the CP. If Tigard does not have the funding or staff to conduct a particular project for restoration, it simply should say so and not do it until it does have the funding, etc. Citizens do NOT want this wording anywhere'in the CP. Please remove it. Thank you all for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, • • Susan Beilke, Board Member,Fans of Fanno Creek Friends of Summer Creek The Turtle Conservancy • • M E M O R A N D U M r-; TIGARD 2027 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner P9) RE: Comp Plan Definitions DATE: September 8, 2008 At its August 18, 2008 meeting, the Planning Commission held a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Commission did not request any changes be made to the Introduction, but identified a number of terms in the Glossary for staff to revisit and requested a few terms be added before the public hearing. Below are the definitions that were reviewed with any changes made and the additional terms that were added.A short commentary to explain the change is also included. partnership, joint Stock companies and any group of citizens. An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Staff Commentary— The Commission wanted to ensure the definition was consistent with the policies that are written as a citizen being within the city limits. The new definition is common and found in most dictionaries looked at by staff. The Commission was presented this definition at the workshop and liked the language `entitled to its privileges or franchises". Cluster -A ou.in• of development. S.ecificall the locations of structures on a •'yen site in one area le. • the remainder of the land in open space. (Corvallis) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for this definition to be added. Staff reviewed polig language and a number of definitions used in otherjurisdictions'Comp Plans. This definition is consistent with its use in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the public community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within individual facilities. 1 . Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to a facili y needing to be publicly owned to meet the conditions of this definition. The answer is yes, the intent of the definition is to separate publicly owned facilities from privately owned facilities. Community Parks {Greater than 15 acres) - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and These parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Family Wage —The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. The average covered pay per worker across all industries, typically at the county level. Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was confusing and asked for an alternative. The alternative definition is commonly found in economic development documents around the country. Full Service Recreation Facilities —A collection of facilities Recreation facilities that provide a diverse,as opposed to a limited, array of recreation choices. Together, these facilities and allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to whether this is meant to be one facility or a combination of facilities. The intent is a collection of facilities and is now reflected in the definition. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of new existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, demand management, and other best management and operation practices. Staff Commentary— Commissioner Muldoon requested that demand management be included in the list of measures included in the definition. Staff believes it could be represented by `other best management and operation practices", but sees no harm in its inclusion. • Greenspace/Greenway ' • - - : • : : - : : - : • : - : : o . - . . ' - : • -' -An area intended to contain a natur l uality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat—ft also provides andfQportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format!content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Habitat Friendly Development Practices —Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development 2 • • practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat,using alternative materials and designs such as pier.post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree toot disturbance, managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added based on the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places program. Linear Parks ! . . . • . - •- - - . - - . • . - • - - - . . . • . . - nses)- '' • • = - • :: = - - - • - • -: - : Park or greenspace that may provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and. Linear parka may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. -.. - - -- . - -- : -..• - --•-- • • -. •• , :: - Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Neighborhood Parks (1 to 11 acres)—The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After 1/, reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. /Open Space —Public or privately owned areas intended 0.� for either active or passive outdoor recreation dented recreat-ien and the protection of fratural-reaettrc-es. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the nature-oriented recreation and e protection of natural resources, such as fish and wildlife habitat. a" Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition. After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Pocket Parks , : : • . . . - - - . • - - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition. After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Fee re S " 1 %. 120 ve-4A-• PA55('AR ge.cre-ff4"- /4 . ( 1.0 3 Proven Community Need —A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s), which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location, versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with its use in the policies and to also confer with the City Attorney. The CityAttorney feels the definition is adequate. Rare - An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal,,state, or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include a definition for .rare, threatened, and endangered species.As a threatened or endangered species is a commonly accepted term, staff did not include a separate definition. This definition is consistent with the example provided by Ms. Beilke, with an addition that it must be listed to be considered rare. Regionally Significant Habitat —Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) a .. .. . . - . : . :.: - ; as Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to ensure the definition was consistent with Metro ' •newable Energy— - - - : . -- .- . . - : - - . per unit of time is not too great. Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar,wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro,_biomass,geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun -indirectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power. generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because • their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Staff Commentary— The Commission asked staff to review and ensure the definition was consistent with State of Oregon definitions. Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added to clarify Tigard's programs and its relationship to Metro Title 13 program. Special Use Area - - _ - . ••- - - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. 4 • Staff Commentary— The Commission did not like the format/content of the original definition.After reviewing the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and talking with Parks staff about the Master Plan update that is currently taking place, the definition is now consistent with the Master Plan. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of, or contribute to the progress or growth of. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for a definition to be added. • Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie,mixed conifer forest, etc. Staff'Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to include examples of upland habitat. This is consistent with a number of other definitions that include examples. Urban Forest—Broadly defined as All the trees located within the city limits collectively,including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Staff Commentary— The Commission asked for clarification as to why there needed to be a separate definition for urban forest and urban forest, diverse. These were two terms the Policy Interest Team debated at length and felt needed to be separately defined. Staff sees no harm in having the two definitions included. The definition for urban forest was cleaned up to add more clarity. Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Staff Commentary—At the request of Sue Bielke, the Commission asked staff to look into the definition used by the Oregon Department of State Land. The definition from DSL is consistent and is as follows: 141-090-0020 Definitions For the purpose of these rules: (35) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions (ORS 196.800(16) and OAR 141-085-0010). Staff finds the definition to be consistent with all state agencies. Wildfire —Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) An uncontrolled fire which is burning on forcatland and which is Staff Commentary— The Commission felt the definition was to narrow in its use of forestland and aske d staff to review the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan definition. The Glossary is now consistent with Washington County. 5 0 • Please review the Introduction and Definitions and if you have any questions, or would like to see more terms defined, please be sure to contact me at darren @tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. See you on Monday the 15th. • 6 • • Agenda Item: Hearing Date: September 15,2008 Time: 7:00 PM .... ....... : <P -_ / N' I=• :��� GCS 5 s ' ,FO:R.THE-CITYx - ' - F 1 - :OF: .. :,,.: ...._: .: ..: ... .. .'-__. :•tJ.,,... '- "r" - Sim:,.;.,.{�.,f..;;,r.:. 120 DAYS = N/A • SECTION I. . APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS • • AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) CPA2008-00009 PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 LOCATION: Citywide ZONING DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: • Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff.recommendsA that.:the;Planning.:.Comniission ends'this:re:uest<to;`meet`the necess `;a-: roval• pp cntena:.Therefore, staff recommends that the.Planning`Comiiiissio FRECOMMENDS to,the Tigard.City Council tl at it amends`the:Tigard:Comprehensive Plan as:`deteimii ed.'thtough t ie: ubhc . hearing process. :. .:. : STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 1 OF 21 • • SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the community. It outlines goals, policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships between people, land, resources, and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by State Law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Planning Goals. Land development and related activities, including the City's development codes, also must be consistent with adopted Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. It is important to ensure the Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land use and Tigard's future. For this reason, the Tigard City Council made it a goal to update the Comprehensive Plan and over the past 15 months the Plan has been updated chapter by chapter. Although minor updates had taken place over the years, this is the first complete update of the original 1983 Plan and it now reflects current and projected community conditions. Now that the language addressing each particular Statewide Planning Goal has been updated, the final step is to update the Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. Essentially, it outlines how to use the Plan. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The City is not breaking new ground with this amendment, but simply stating 30 years of legislative development in state statutes and administrative rules. The Glossary defines key terms in the document. These key terms were identified as each chapter of the document was updated through the process of Policy Interest Team meetings, Planning Commission workshops and hearings, and City Council workshops and hearings. The Glossary is an accumulation of work over the past year and contains definitions that are consistent with federal, state, or regional documents. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision- makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. The amendment before the Planning Commission tonight is to make a recommendation on the content of the Introduction and Glossary. The Commission has reviewed the definitions throughout the process of making recommendations on each chapter and then held a workshop for further discussion. The Introduction was also reviewed at the workshop. The Planning Commission agreed by consensus with the content of the language and subsequently scheduled to bring the language to public hearing for recommendation. • Proposal Description The primary intent of the proposed update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. The language will guide the way the Plan is used and provide the framework within which decisions can be made. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 2 OF 21 • • This amendment is the last of a series of amendments that has updated the Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. This amendment will update the Introduction and Glossary that outlines how to use the updated Plan, and defines key terms for future decision-makers when using the Plan. The new goals, policies, and recommended action measures have been found to be compliant with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and administrative rules when utilizing the attached definitions in the Glossary. Therefore, the language is consistent with the Department of Land Conservation and Development. SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT Applicable criteria,findings and conclusions • Tigard Community Development Code o Chapter 18.380 o Chapter 18.390 • Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies • o Citizen Involvement o Land Use Planning o Natural Resources and Historic Areas o Environmental Quality o Hazards o Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space o Economic Development o Housing o Public Facilities and Services o Transportation o Energy Conservation o Urbanization • Statewide Planning Goals o Goals 1, 2, S, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. City Department and outside agency comments SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan would establish how to use the Plan and defines key terms included in the Plan. The Introduction presents a brief background statement that outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. This is important as it states the basic discretion that can be applied by the City Council and Planning Commission when interpreting the Plan. The Glossary is important to the Plan as it affects the application and interpretation of goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Future decision-makers will use the Glossary to provide direction in interpreting the Plan. Therefore, the application is being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 3 OF 21 • • Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation of public policy. Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. Findings: The proposed amendment outlines the way in which goals, policies, and recommended . action measures are utilized. This includes the emphasis on key terms when interpreting policies. . Therefore, the proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendments will initially be considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; 3. Any applicable Metro regulations; 4. Any applicable.comprehensive plan policies; and 5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions in this staff report that address applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Titles, the amendment is consistent with this criterion. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendments satisfy the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code. CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: A review of the comprehensive plan identified the following relevant policies for the proposed amendments: • Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2. The City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community Development Code. Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 4 OF 21 • • Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times. Notice.will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Policy 5. The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross-section of the community. Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of citizens and stakeholders were involved in the policy interest team meetings by not only soliciting volunteers, but by inviting organizations that share a common interest in that particular topic. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the community volunteers who participated on the policy interest teams. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Findings: Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the STAFF REPORT TO TIE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 5 OF 21 • • community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Policy 5. The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations, interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Findings: Outreach methods included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who, signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. Chapter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1: The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The.Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers while implementing the document. Policy 3. The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Findings: The City sent out request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond.Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report. This policy is satisfied. Policy 20. The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and responsive to community needs, provide reliable information, and conform to applicable • state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. Findings: The proposed amendment satisfies this policy by updating the Comprehensive Plan Introduction and Glossary. The Introduction outlines the purpose of the Plan and its implementation. It shows the City's intent for the document. The Glossary defines key terms that will be used by decision-makers in implementing the document. The primary intent of the update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 6 OF 21 • • regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. Findings of conformance to applicable state and regional requirements can be found in Section V of this Staff Report. Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: • 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 6: Environmental Quality Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 7 OF 21 • • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6;and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Chapter 7: Hazards • Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7;and 2. The City is currently a. participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency;and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 • and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 8 OF 21 • Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8; and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 9: Economic Development Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 9 OF 21 • 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 10: Housing Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Affordable Housing . Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development . Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan • Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 10 OF 21 • • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 12: Transportation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services • Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, • Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Compatibility STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 11 OF 21 • • Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions ate consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469; and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Chapter 14: Urbanization Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • Development Intergovernmental.Agreement (IGA) • Public Facilities and Services . Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management • System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. • STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 12 OF 21 • •• • THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197 Statewide Planning Goal 1— Citizen Involvement: • • This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This • Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team, and submitting written comments via the website. Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the August 28, 2008 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a.contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could.be viewed. Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning: • This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The • Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. Findings: The proposed amendment provides a factual basis on how to use the Plan and defines important terms that may be used as decision-making tools when interpreting goals, policies, and recommended action measures. The proposed amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision-making process. Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met. Statewide Planning Goal 5—Natural Resources STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 13 OF 21 • • This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic areas and sites. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's Goal 5 program and policies are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 5 requirements and program for the following reasons: • 1. The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program which implements Goal 5; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water, and land resources of the state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional air,water, and land quality programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Habitat Habitat Friendly Development Practices Natural Resources Regionally Significant Habitat Riparian Corridor Riparian Habitat Sensitive Lands Significant Habitat Stream Corridor Upland Habitat Wetland • STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 14 OF 21 • • The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6; and 2. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations; and 3. The City is in compliance with the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which implements the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's solid waste management plan; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rule 340, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 459, 465, 466, and 468, Oregon Administrative Rules 660 and 340, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's programs, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 7 —Areas Subject to Natural Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with federal, state, and regional hazards programs are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): 100-year Floodplain Development Floodplain Landslides Severe Weather Hazards Wildfire • Stream Corridor The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 7 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7; and 2. The City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered. by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023 and 629-044, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660-023, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 8—RecreatiOnal Needs This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. STAFF REPORT TO TI-PE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 15 OF 21 • • • Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 8 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Community Recreation Facilities Community Parks Greenspace/Greenway Linear Parks Natural Area Neighborhood Parks Open Space Park Services Parks System Development Charges Pocket Parks Special Use Area Trails and Connectors The definitions .of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 8 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 8;and 2. The definitions are consistent with the Tigard Parks System Master Plan and professional usage such as the National Parks and Recreation Association guidelines; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and the City's Park System Master Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goal 9:Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 9 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Economic Gardening Employment and Industrial Areas Family Wage Industry Cluster Innovative Business Traded Sector Workforce Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas; and STAFF REPORT TO THE,PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 16 OF 21 • • 2. The definitions are consistent with concepts found in Oregon Economic and Community Development Department guidelines and documents; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Statewide Planning Goal 10:Housing To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 10 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • . Affordable Housing Special Needs Housing The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660-007/Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accomodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 11 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management System Development Charge Wastewater System- The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 17 OF 21 • • 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 and Metro's Tide 3: Water Quality and Flood Management; and 2. The City has an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by ORS 197.712 and OAR 660- 011; and 3. The City has adopted Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 12 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intelligent Transportation Systems Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Right-of-Way Usage Fee System Development Charge The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan; and 2. The City has an adopted Transportation System Plan as required by the Transportation Planning Rule OAR 660-012; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly used by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Transportation Planning Rule, Goal 12, and Metro; and 4. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Regional • Transportation Plan; and 5. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Statewide Planning Goal 13:Energy Conservation Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 13 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): • STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 18 OF 21 • • Compatibility Development Green Concepts and Practices Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Renewable Energy • Solar Access Sustainable (Sustainability) The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's Goal 13 requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13; and 2. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, and 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660; and 3. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 197, 330, 345, 469, and Oregon Administrative Rule 660. Statewide Planning Goa114: Urbanization To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities. Findings: The following terms relating to the City's policies to comply with Goal 14 are defined in the attached Glossary (Exhibit A): Development Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Public Facilities and Services Public Facility Plan Stormwater Stormwater Management • System Development Charge Tigard Urban Planning Area Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) Urban Growth Boundary Wastewater System The definitions of these terms are consistent with the City's policies and the State's requirements and programs for the following reasons: 1. The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas; and 2. The City has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197; and 3. The definitions are consistent with terms and definitions commonly found in Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rule 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan; and 4. These definitions are necessary to meet the requirements of Oregon Revised Statute 195 and 197, Oregon Administrative Rules 660, and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 19 OF 21 • • CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals. SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections. CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: City of Durham City of King City City of Lake Oswego City of Portland City of Tualatin Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District Tualatin Valley Water District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Tri-Met Transit District • The City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Clean Water Services had an opportunity to review this proposal and had the following comments (Exhibit B): We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available online) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. Findings: The Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards implement Metro's Tide 3 requirements through a jurisdiction's development code. The City of Tigard has adopted the Standards into the Tigard Community Development Code. Policy language is included in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan under Goals 6 and 11 that direct the City to comply with all state and STAFF REPORT TO TI-IE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 20 OF 21 • • • regional standards, which includes the Clean Water Services standards. Therefore, staff recommends not including any further language in this proposed amendment. • CONCLUSION: Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, staff finds the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best interests of the City. SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public hearing process. ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. EXHIBIT B: CLEAN WATER SERVICES COMMENTS. "`,) September 8; 2008 PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss DATE Senior Planner A 1'j�W.A1✓ September 8, 2008 APPROVED BY: Ron Bunch DATE Assistant Community Development Director STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 21 OF 21 • • • III II AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING TIGARD I, Doreen R. Laughlin, being first duly sworn/affirm, on oath depose and say that I am an Administrative Specialist II for the City of Tigard,Washington County, Oregon and that I served the following: {Check Appropriate Box(s)Below) © NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER FOR: CPA2008-00009--TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS. (File No/Name Reference) ❑ AMENDED NOTICE HEARING BODY: HEARING DATE: ❑ City of Tigard Planning Director ❑ Tigard Hearings Officer ® Tigard Planning Commission (9/15/08) ® Tigard City Council (10/28/08) A copy of the said notice being hereto attached, marked Exhibit "A", and by reference made a part hereof, was mailed to each named person(s) at the address(s) shown on the attached list(s), marked Exhibit "B", and by reference made a part hereof,on October 31,2008,and deposited in the United States Mail on October 31, 2008,postage prepaid. Au sksi-a+,..2, ■ft,„,,,,..,2Lc erson that Pre.ared Notice STATE OF OREGON County of Washington ss. City of Tigard /�� Subscribed and sworn/affirmed before me on the �� cT ' day of (JC er— ,2008. OFFICIAL SEAL , �i: BRANDEN T TAGGART NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON COMMISSION N0.430165 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 25,2012 L,!L�/ girl - NOTARY PUBL C OF O''' a,�,` My Commission Expires: 0 SAO Irk • 120 DAYS = N/A DATE MAILED: 10-31-2008 EXHIBIT . CITY OF TIGARD `TIGAPjD Washington County, Oregon NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER BY THE CITY COUNCIL Case Number: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 Case Name: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND ADD A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS Applicant's Name/Address: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,OR 97223 Owner's Names/Addresses: N/A Address of Property: Citywide Tax Map/Lot Nos.: N/A A FINAL ORDER INCORPORATING THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 08-17). THE CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL HAVE REVIEWED THE APPLICANT'S PLANS, NARRATIVE, MATERIALS, COMMENTS OF REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE PLANNING DIVISION'S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION DESCRIBED IN FURTHER DETAIL IN THE STAFF REPORT. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON September 15, 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE REQUEST. THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO HFT.D A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON October 28, 2008 PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION ON THE REQUEST. THIS DECISION HAS BEEN BASED ON THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FINAL ORDER. Subject: > To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Code Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard- or.gov/code_ amendments. AT THE 10/28/08 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING, THE COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THIS REQUEST (Ordinance No.2008-17). ZONES: All Zones APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development,Housing, Public Facilities and Services,Transportation,Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2,5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Action: > ® Approval as Requested ❑ Approval with Conditions ❑ Denial Notice: Notice was published in the newspaper, posted at City Hall and mailed to: ® Affected Government Agencies ® Interested Parties Final Decision: THIS IS THE FINAL DECISION BY THE CITY AND IS EFFECTIVE ON November 13, 2008. The adopted findings of fact, decision and statement of conditions can be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning Division, Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard, Oregon. Appeal: A review of this decision may be obtained by filing a notice of intent with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) within 21 days according to their procedures. Questions: Call the City of Tigard Planning Division or the City Recorder at (503) 639-4171. • • John Frewing Susan Beilke EXHIBIT 7110 SW Lola Lane 11755 SW 114t'' Place Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 • S • , COMMUNITY ■ NEWSPAPERS 6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222• PO _ Box 370• Beaverton, OR 97075 — ---- Phone: 503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 . Email: legals @commnewspapers.com , AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS - I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, TIGARD depose and say that I am the Accounting PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: Manager of The Times(serving Tigard, The following will be considered by the Tigard City Council on ' Tualatin & Sherwood), a newspaper of Tuesday,October 28.2008 at 7:30 PM at the Tigard Civic Center general circulation, published at Beaverton, -Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon. in the aforesaid county and state, as defined , Public oral Or written testimony is invited. The public hearing by ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of, procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall City of Tigard or the rules of procedure set forth in Section,18.390.060.E. (ZCA)2008-00009 TT 11212 Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning A copy of which is hereto annexed, was Division (Staff contact: Darren Wyss) at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard,Oregon 97223 or by calling 503-639-4171. - published in the entire issue of said COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT(CPA)2008-00009 newspaper for -'TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO 2 UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION'TO REFLECT.CURRENT Successive and consecutive weeks in the CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE'A GLOSSARY OF •KEY following issues ' DEFINITIONS- • October 9, 2008 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and-add a_Glossary-of-key definitions. The' complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ Chaiaci41{ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Charlotte Allsop (Accounting M ager) Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and Chapters Citizen Involvement, 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Cha .i Subscribed and sworn to before me this P P Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, October 9, 2008 Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, Aand Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public 6: Facilities and Services,Transportation, Energy Conservation, /e6.4D and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5,6, 7, NOTARY PUBLIC FOR O ON 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. • My commission expires Publish: 10/09/2008 CNI#:TT1212 Acct#10093001 Attn: Doreen Laughlin City of Tigard OFFICIAL SEAL 13125 SW Hall Blvd '`'>a '"," . ,.A.BURGESS z •=�i. , -,"PUBUC-OREGON Tigard, OR 97223 :COM�u.ISSION NO.390701 /Ai Size: 2 x 5.75 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 16,2009 Amount Due $ 96.02 *remit to address above • • ex AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING TIGARD I, Doreen c,,Laughfin, being first duly sworn/affirm, on oath depose and say that I am an Administrative Specialist Ilfor the City of'igard Washington County, Oregon and that I served the following: (Check Appropriate Box(s)Below) © NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR: CPA2008-00009 — Comprehensive Plan Amendment ❑ AMENDED NOTICE (File No./Name Reference) HEARING BODY: HEARING DATE: ❑ City of Tigard Planning Director ❑ Tigard Hearings Officer ❑ Tigard Planning Commission ® Tigard City Council October 28, 2008 @ 7:30 pm A copy of the said notice being hereto attached, marked EXhihlt"A", and by reference made a part hereof, was mailed to each named person(s) at the address(s) shown on the attached list(s), marked Exhibit"B",and by reference made a part hereof, on October 10,2008, and deposited in the United States Mail on October 10,2008, postage prepaid. i (Perso'7 Prep:red Notice) S`4A2E OF 04vgow ) County of Washington )ss. City of Tigard ) Subscribed and sworn/affirmed before me on the to day of OC,71t/bCi --- , 2008. OFFICIAL SEAL BRANDEN T TAGOAiIIT' NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON •11 COMMISSION N0.480185 MY COMMISSION.EXPIRES JUNE 25,2012 I My Commission Expires: - S • EXHIBIT_„ NOTICE TO MORTGAGEE,I.WNHOLDER,VENDOR OR SET J FR: THE TIGARD DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIRES THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, II ,I IT SHALL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASER TIGARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2008 AT 7:30 PM. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE TOWN HALL OF THE TIGARD CIVIC CENTER AT 13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD, TIGARD, OREGON 97223. THESE HEARINGS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING TESTIMONY FROM THE PUBLIC. FILE NOS.: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 FILE TITLE: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS APPLICANT: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Code Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide ZONE: All City zoning districts APPLICABLE Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive.Plan Chapters REVIEW Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental CRITERIA: Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. THE PUBLIC.. HEARING ON T� MATTER WILL BE CONDUCT.IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF CHAPTER 18.390.060.E OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND RULES OF PROCEDURE ADOPTED BY THE TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL AND AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED HEARING. THE CITY WILL ALSO ENDEAVOR TO ARRANGE FOR QUALIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND QUALIFIED BILINGUAL INTERPRETERS UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CALL 503-639-4171, EXT. 2438 (VOICE) OR 503-684-2772 (TDD - TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF) NO LESS THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. PUBLIC ORAL OR WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS INVITED. ANYONE WISHING TO PRESENT WRITTEN TESTIMONY ON THIS PROPOSED ACTION MAY DO SO IN WRITING PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. ORAL TESTIMONY MAY BE PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL RECEIVE A STAFF REPORT PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY PLANNER, OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND INVITE BOTH ORAL AND WRITTEN TESTIMONY. THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ANOTHER MEETING TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE ACTION ON THE APPLICATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S REVIEW IS TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL WTT.T, THEN HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ITEM AT A LATER DATE. ALL DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE CRI"1'ERIA IN THE ABOVE-NOTED FILE ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT NO COST OR COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25G) PER PAGE, OR THE CURRENT RATE CHARGED FOR COPIES AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST. AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING, A COPY OF THE STAFF REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT NO COST, OR A COPY CAN BE OBTAINED FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25 ) PER PAGE, OR THE CURRENT RATE CHARGED FOR COPIES AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFF PLANNER DARREN WYSS AT 503-639-4171 (TIGARD CITY HALL, 13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD, TIGARD, OREGON 97223) OR BY EMAIL TO darrenatigard-or.gov. M • Barry Albertson Josh Thomas 15445 SW 150th Avenue 10395 SW Bonanza Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97224 EXHIBIT...a Tim Esau PO Box 230695 Tigard, OR 97281 Don & Dorothy Erdt Ross Sundberg 13760 SW 121st Avenue 16382 SW 104th Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97224 Ellen Beilstein Sue Rorman 14630 SW 139th Avenue 11250 SW 82nd Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97223 Martha Bishop Naomi Gallucci 10590 SW Cook Lane 11285 SW 78th Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 Vanessa Foster Brian Wegener 13085 SW Howard Drive 9830 SW Kimberly Drive Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97224 Susan Beilke Patricia Keerins 11755 SW 114th Place 12195 SW 121st Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 John Frewing Alexander Crag head 7110 SW Lola Lane 12205 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223-6210 Paul Owen CPO 4B 10335 SW Highland Drive 16200 SW Pacific Highway, Suite H242 Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97224 Rex Caffall 13205 SW Village Glenn Tigard, OR 97223 • • . .. Harold and Ruth Howland 13145 SW Benish Tigard, OR 97223 Kevin Hogan 14357 SW 133rd Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Gretchen Buehner 13249 SW 136th Place Tigard, OR 97224 Joseph Dyar 10285 SW Highland Drive Tigard, OR 97224-4668 David Walsh 10236 SW Stuart Court Tigard, OR 97223 Beverly Froude 12200 SW Bull Mountain Road Tigard, OR 97224 Brad Spring 7555 SW Spruce Street Tigard, OR 97223 CITY OF TIGARD - CITYWIDE INTERESTED PARTIES (i:\curpin\setup\labels\CIT CityWide.doc) UPDATED: 03-07-07 • , 40. • , COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS - -.- - -- - 6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222 - PO Box 22109, Portland, OR 67269 Phone:503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 Email: i 41 legaladvertising @commnewspapers.com i i = PUBLIC HEARING ITEM AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TIGARD I. State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS II /, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, depose and say that I am the Accounting The following will be considered b the Tigard Planning Manager of The Times (serving Commission on Monday,September 15h at 7:00 PM at the Tigard Tigard,Tualatin & Sherwood), a newspaper of i Civic Center -Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon. general circulation, published at Beaverton, Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted by in the aforesaid county and state, as defined by ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060.E. The Planning Commission's review is for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on the request. The Council will then hold a public hearing on the City of Tigard '.. request prior to making a decision. Further information may be Notice of Public Hearing -2008-00009PC obtained from the City of Tigard Planning Division (Staff contact: TT11192 Darren Wyss)at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon 97223 or,by • calling 503-639-4171. A•copy.;of which is hereto-annexed, was COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT(CPA) published in the entire issue of said 2008-00009-TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - newspaper for AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO ;� 1 REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A successive and consecutive week(s) in the GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS- .I' following issue(s): j August 28, 2008 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's-website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ C14-6tAf'k amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Charlotte Allsop (Accounting Ma ager) Community Development Code Chapters 18380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Subscribed and sworn to before me this Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, August , 2008 and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services,Transportation, Energy Conservation, /5h[. and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, NOTARY PUBLIC FOR/O ON • - 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. My commission expires Publish 08/28/2008 TT11192. Acct#10093001 ^.;. _ . , f Doreen Laughlin - OFFICIAL SEAL City of Tigard - Long Range Planning ,...,... :_. t OBIN A.BURGESS 13125 SW Hall Blvd �: �i ' NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON . 1 COMMISSION NO.390701 Tigard, OR 97223 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 16,2009 Size2x6.5 Amount Due$108.55 (remit to address above) • • AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING T I GARD I, Doreen It Laugfifzn, being first duly sworn/affirm, on oath depose and say that I am an AdministrativeSpecialst Ilfor the City of Tigard Washington County, Oregon and that I served the following: {Check Appropriate Box(s)Below} © NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING FOR:l7 CPA2008-00009 — Comprehensive Plan Amendment AMENDED NOTICE (File No./Name Reference) HEARING BODY: HEARING DATE: ❑ City of Tigard Planning Director ❑ Tigard Hearings Officer ® Tigard Planning Commission September 15, 2008 @ 7:00 pm ® Tigard City Council October 28, 2008 @ 6:30 pm A copy of the said notice being hereto attached, marked EXhibit"A",and by reference made a part hereof, was mailed to each named person(s) at the address(s) shown on the attached list(s), marked Exhibit"11", and by reference made a part hereof, on AligNSt 21,2008 and deposited in the United States Mail on ANOSt 21,2008, postage prepaid. (Person that Pre ed Notice) STATE OAF'OLEGON ) County of Washington )ss. City of Tigard ) Subscribed and sworn/affirmed before me on the �-7 day of , 2008. . OFFIWLS • 11 AOAIMIO J HOMY PUBLIC-MOON OOMw oN NO.4 . Mr • • 21,2010 110,1" , I , /'o My Commission Expires: Sat • 1111 EXHIBIT NOTICE TO MORTGAGEE,LIENHOLDER,VENDOR OR SELLER THE TIGARD DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIRES THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, IT SHALL BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASER . p TIGARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, AT 7:00 PM, AND BEFORE THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY OCTOBER 28,2008 AT 6:30 PM. THE PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE TOWN HALL OF THE TIGARD CIVIC CENTER AT 13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD, TIGARD, OREGON 97223. THESE HEARINGS ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING TESTIMONY FROM THE PUBLIC. FILE NOS.: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 FILE TITLE: TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS APPLICANT: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Code Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_amendments. LOCATION: Citywide ZONE: All City zoning districts APPLICABLE Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters REVIEW Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental CRITERIA: Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. pp:wn/#v'bs a • • a THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS MAITER WTT.T. BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF CHAPTER 18.390.060.E OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND RULES OF PROCEDURE ADOPTED BY THE TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL AND AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. ASSISTIVE LIS"1'ENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED HEARING. THE CITY WILL ALSO ENDEAVOR TO ARRANGE FOR QUALIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND QUALIFIED BILINGUAL INTERPRETERS UPON REQUEST. PLEASE CALL 503-639-4171, EXT. 2438 (VOICE) OR 503-684-2772 (1'DD - "l'ELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF) NO LESS THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. PUBLIC ORAL OR WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS INVITED. ANYONE WISHING TO PRESENT WRI F1'EN TESTIMONY ON THIS PROPOSED ACTION MAY DO SO IN WRITING PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. ORAL TESTIMONY MAY BE PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, THE PLANNING COMMISSION WTT.T, RECEIVE A STAFF REPORT PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY PLANNER, OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING, AND INVITE BOTH ORAL AND WRITTEN TESTIMONY. THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ANOTHER MEETING TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE ACTION ON THE APPLICATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S REVIEW IS TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL WILL THEN HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ITEM AT A LATER DATE. ALL DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE CRITERIA IN THE ABOVE-NOTED FILE ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT NO COST OR COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25 ) PER PAGE, OR THE CURRENT RA l'E CHARGED FOR COPIES AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST. AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING, A COPY OF THE STAFF REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT NO COST, OR A COPY CAN BE OBTAINED FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25 ) PER PAGE, OR THE CURRENT RA'Z'E CHARGED FOR COPIES AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE STAFF PLANNER DARREN WYSS AT 503-639-4171 (TIGARD CITY HALL, 13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD, TIGARD, OREGON 97223) OR BY EMAIL TO darren@tigard-or.gov. • • Barry Albertson Josh Thomas EXHIBIT 15445 SW 150th Avenue 10395 SW Bonanza Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97224 Brooks Gaston Tim Esau 3206 Princess PO Box 230695 Edinburg, TX 78539 Tigard, OR 97281 Don & Dorothy Erdt Ross Sundberg 13760 SW 121st Avenue 16382 SW 104th Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97224 Ellen Beilstein Sue Rorman 14630 SW 139th Avenue 11250 SW 82nd Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97223 Martha Bishop Naomi Gallucci 10590 SW Cook Lane 11285 SW 78th Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 Vanessa Foster Brian Wegener 13085 SW Howard Drive 9830 SW Kimberly Drive Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97224 Susan Beilke Patricia Keerins 11755 SW 114th Place 12195 SW 121st Avenue Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223 John Frewing Alexander Craghead 7110 SW Lola Lane 12205 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard, OR 97223-6210 Paul Owen CPO 4B 10335 SW Highland Drive 16200 SW Pacific Highway, Suite H242 Tigard, OR 97224 Tigard, OR 97224 Rex Caffall Craig Smelter 13205 SW Village Glenn PO Box 1467 Tigard, OR 97223 Tualatin, OR 97062 • • Harold and Ruth Howland 13145 SW Benish Tigard, OR 97223 Kevin Hogan 14357 SW 133rd Avenue Tigard, OR 97224 Gretchen Buehner 13249 SW 136th Place Tigard, OR 97224 Joseph Dyar 10285 SW Highland Drive Tigard, OR 97224-4668 David Walsh 10236 SW Stuart Court Tigard, OR 97223 Beverly Froude 12200 SW Bull Mountain Road Tigard, OR 97224 Brad Spring 7555 SW Spruce Street Tigard, OR 97223 CITY OF TIGARD - CITYWIDE INTERESTED PARTIES (i:\curpin\setup\labels\CIT CityWide.doc) UPDATED: 03-07-07 • PLEASE PLACE UNDER CITY OF TIGARD LOGO IN THE LEGAL NOTICE SECTION OF TIGARD TIMES, THE FOLLOWING: PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: The following will be considered by the Tigard Planning Commission on Monday, September 15t at 7:00 PM at the Tigard Civic Center-Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Oregon. Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060.E. The Planning Commission's review is for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on the request. The Council will then hold a public hearing on the request prior to making a decision. Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning Division (Staff contact: Darren Wyss) at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Oregon 97223 or by calling 503-639-4171. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00009 - TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE INTRODUCTION TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INCLUDE A GLOSSARY OF KEY DEFINITIONS - REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. (THERE IS NO MAP TO BE PUBLISHED WITH THIS NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION. THANK YOU) TT PUBLISH DATE: August 28,2008 U.S. Postai Service,. ;:n1 CERTIFIED MAILTM RECEIPT f� (Domestic Mail Only;No Insurance Coverage Provided) For delivery information visit our website at www.usps.coms CU * FFICIAL USE Postage ru Certified Fee Q Return Receipt Fee /° (Endorsement Required) 04, � O �J''� „�. \ V Restricted delivery Fee re s� ,�`' r (Endorsement Required) C f vU�`��y; Total Postage&Fees-trim' i v v / ATTENTION:PLAN AMENDMENT ' A !,.., N t DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATI• •r •DEV.i 635 CAPITOL STREET NE.,SUITE 150 SALEM,OREGON 97301-2540 PS Form 3800,June 2002 See Reverse for Instructions • SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and y Also complete ��� I ' =' item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. X � ,' ' �� Age • Print your name and address on the reverse �� ee so that we can return the card to you. B. 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Article Number ( 7006 0810 0002 4524 9726 ` (Transfer from servloe label) PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 1 ��- -3∎-o ; 10 11, in person ❑ electronic❑,mailed ❑, r M 1 DLCD Notice of Proposed Amendment THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DLCD AT LEAST 1 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST EVIDENTIARY HEARING PER ORS 197.610,OAR CHAPTER 660,DIVISION 18 For DLCD Use Only Jurisdiction: City of Tigard Local file number: CPA2008-00009 Date First Evidentiary hearing: 9/15/2008 Date of Final Hearing: 10/28/2008 Is this a revision to a previously submitted proposal? ❑Yes No Date submitted: ® Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment ❑ Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment ❑ Land Use Regulation Amendment ❑ Zoning Map Amendment ❑ New Land Use Regulation ❑ Other: Briefly Summarize Proposal. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached" (limit of 500 characters): Amend the Tigard Comprehensive Plan to update the Introduction to reflect current conditions and include a Glossary of key definitions. Has sufficient information been included to advise DLCD of the effect of proposal? Yes Plan map changed from: To: Zone map changed from: To: Location of property (do not use Tax Lot): Tigard City Limits Previous density: New density: Acres involved: 7556 Applicable statewide planning goals: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is an exception to a statewide planning goal proposed? ❑ YES ® NO Goals: Affected state or federal agencies, local governments or special districts (It is jurisdiction's responsibility to notify these agencies. DLCD only reports this information.): Metro ODOT Local Contact: Darren Wyss Phone: (503) 718-2442 Extension: Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd Fax Number: 503-684-7297 City: Tigard Zip: 97223 E-mail Address: darren @tigard-or.gov DLCD file No. SAMITTAL RE Q UIREMETS This form must be received by DLCD at least 45 days prior to the first evidentiary hearing per ORS 197.610 and OAR Chapter 660, Division 18 1. This form must be submitted by local jurisdictions only (not by an applicant). 2. When submitting, please print this form on light green paper. 3. Send this Form and TWO COPIES of the proposed amendment to: ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150 SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540 4. Electronic Submittals: At least one hard copy must be sent by mail or in person, but you may also submit an electronic copy, by either email or FTP. You may connect to this address to FTP proposals and adoptions: webserver.lcd.state.or.us. To obtain our Username and password for FTP, call Mara Ulloa at 503-373-0050 extension 238, or by emailing mara.ulloa @state.or.us. 5. Unless exempt by ORS 197.610(2), proposed amendments must be received at the DLCD's Salem office at least 45 days before the first evidentiary hearing on the proposal. (The clock begins on the day DLCD receives your proposal.) The first evidentiary hearing is usually the first public hearing held by the jurisdiction's planning commission on the proposal. 6. Submittal of a proposed amendment to the text of a comprehensive plan or land use regulation must include the text of the amendment and any other information the local government believes is necessary to advise DLCD of the effect of the proposal. "Text"means the specific language being added to or deleted from the acknowledged plan or land use regulations. A general description of the proposal is not adequate. 7. Submittal of a proposed map amendment must also include a map of the affected area showing existing and proposed plan and zone designations. The map should be legible and on 81/2 x 11 inch paper. Please provide the specific location of property, such as an address and/or tax lot number. Include text regarding background and/or the justification for the change, such as the application accepted by the local government. 8. Submittal of proposed amendments that involve a goal exception must include the proposed language of the exception. 9. Do not submit this form without supporting documentation. 10. Need More Copies? You can now access these forms online at http://www.lcd.state.or.us/. Please print on 8-1/2x11 green paper only. You may also call the DLCD Office at(503) 373-0050; or Fax your request to: (503) 378-5518; or Email your request to mara.ulloa @state.or.us - ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST. http://www.lcd.state.or.us/LCD/forms.shtml Updated November 27,2006 • • Introduction Plan Background The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the community. It outlines goals,policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships between people,land,resources, and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard. City Council,in January 2006, directed staff to update the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan as it was seven years beyond the year 2000 planning horizon of the City's original plan. Since the adoption of the plan in 1983,Tigard's population had grown dramatically as had the community's employment and business activity. Although minor updates had taken place over the years,in many ways the 1983 Plan did not reflect current and projected community character and conditions. Additionally, there had been changes in the social, economic, and political structure of the state and region. For these reasons,it was necessary to undertake a thorough update to ensure the Plan remains a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land use and Tigard's future. The first step in updating the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan involved City staff developing a factual base to inform the update.The result was the Tigard 2007 Resource Report completed in February 2007. The updated plan is based on the extensive inventory and facts included in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report that detailed current community conditions and trends. Additionally, staff considered relevant findings from past citizen surveys and the ten years of work from the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. This ensured that the expressed values and attitudes of the hundreds of citizens who participated in these efforts were incorporated into the update of the Comprehensive Plan. Council's direction to update the plan also stressed the importance of garnering citizen input on not only land use issues,but all issues related to the community.This would ensure the plan truly reflected the wishes of the community and would not only set land use policy,but also act as the community vision statement. To gather this citizen input,Policy Interest Teams were created. The Policy Interest Teams were comprised of community volunteers and stakeholders who shared an interest in a particular topic and met several times during the update process. Through consideration of the above technical information and previously expressed values and attitudes, the Policy Interest Teams and staff formulated draft goals,policies, and recommended action measures to pass along to the City's appointed and elected officials for review and adoption. This document represents the first complete update of the 1983 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Many, many citizens dedicated hundreds of hours assisting the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff in reviewing and revising the plan. This updated plan reflects the comments, suggestions, and vision of the community and expresses that vision in a document that now serves as the blueprint for the City of Tigard. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 1 Comp Plan Introduction • Purpose of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan (Plan) is required by State law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals (Goals). The Goals are general standards for land use planning that local jurisdictions must address, and maintain consistency with, during their responsibility of adopting comprehensive plans. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also comply with relevant portions of the 1998 Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. Land development and related activities, including the City's development codes, must then be consistent with adopted Plan goals and policies. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is intended to do more than simply meet the requirements of the law, however. The City Council understands that good planning is necessary to ensure citizens are involved in the decision-making process, services are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner, natural and historic resources are protected and restored, and land resources are thoughtfully and effectively used. The City Council strongly believes the Plan provides the needed short and long term guidance to protect and maintain the community's quality of life and its social and economic vitality. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan occupies the center stage for directing the community's future. It outlines community goals, identifies the City's policy stance, and lists potential actions the City could undertake to implement the policies and reach the goals. Per City Council direction, the Plan was constructed to not only address land use matters, but also address other important community purposes. Therefore,the Plan has the following functions: 1. It will evidence compliance with state and regional land use, transportation, and environmental requirements; 2. It will provide the legislative foundation for the City's land use planning program; 3. It will serve as a broad statement of community vision and aspirations; and 4. It recommends how the City, as an organization, should do business. If the Plan is properly implemented,its multiple roles can constructively coexist. However, this will require that the Plan be more actively used than if it were just oriented to land use planning. In other words, successful implementation of this Comprehensive Plan will require it to remain a dynamic and relevant document. For the Plan to remain relevant,it needs to be updated periodically to be responsive to changing conditions that are inherent to any community. In fact, state law requires jurisdictions to periodically review plans. It is anticipated that the Plan will be updated every five to seven years to deal with changing circumstances, address community values, and comply with state requirements. Implementing the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan must be implemented if it is to be of value to the community. Implementation includes the extensive involvement of community members, the administration of appropriate codes and ordinances to influence development, capital City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 2 Comp Plan Introduction • • improvement programming for the expenditure of public funds, and the continuing refinement of the Plan for special circumstances. Other planning activities, such as the Parks Master Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, and Public Facility Plan,are also important to its implementation and must be consistent with its policy direction. Through the Plan's basic guidance, future planning efforts will help to ensure the community's vision and goals are accomplished. The goals and policies included in the Plan are statements of public policy, and are used to evaluate any proposed changes to the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. These statements of policy shall be interpreted to recognize that the actual implementation of the goals and policies will be accomplished by land use regulations, such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. The realization of policies is also subject to the practical constraints of the City such as availability of funds, compliance with federal, state, and regional laws, rules, and regulation, and constitutional limitation. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from other parts. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However,if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the plan to make decisions, the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence over others found to be in conflict. This involves a decision-making process on the part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the Plan's many goals and policies against one another. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized into chapters that address, and show compliance with, an individual Statewide Land Use Planning Goal.Additionally, areas identified by the City as having unique characteristics and circumstances are addressed in individual chapters under the title of Special Planning Areas. Every chapter found in the document begins with background information and key findings followed by goals, policies, and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as well as descriptions of the Comprehensive Plan Map legend. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves.The following describes goals, policies, and recommended action measures in greater detail. Goal Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. • Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 3 Comp Plan Introduction • 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. Policy Definition -A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation -The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. Recommended Action Measures Definition -A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard which,if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies, will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recommended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or amended, as conditions warrant. • City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 4 Comp Plan Introduction • • Glossary 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream, lake, estuary, or other water body that FEMA identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. (FEMA) Adaptive Management - A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline conditions and desired end goals, periodically measuring the success of existing city actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing - The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Citizen-Any individual within the planning area; any public or private entity or association within the planning area,including corporations,governmental and private agencies, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies and any group of citizens. Citizen Involvement Program-A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Goal 1, "Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. (State of Oregon) Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning;assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. (State of Oregon) Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the public. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within individual facilities. Community Parks (Greater than 15 acres) - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups. These parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—the ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co-exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 1 Comp Plan Glossary • • provided in a jurisdiction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Economic Gardening - Strategies and programs aimed at helping a community's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy, vibrant companies with a strong employment base. (Portland Regional Partners for Business) Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Efficient Use of Land—utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy, and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, sidewalks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effectively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. (Clean Water Services) Employment and Industrial Areas - Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. (Metro) Environmental Performance Standards —Located in the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725, their purpose is to apply the federal and state environmental laws, rules, and regulations to development within the City of Tigard. Family Wage - The average covered pay per worker across all industries, typically at the county level. (Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Air pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. (State of Oregon) Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. (FEMA) Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code, including the establishment of rates by the City. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 2 Comp Plan Glossary • • Full Service Recreation Facilities - Recreation facilities that provide a diverse, as opposed to a limited, array of recreation choices. Together, these facilities allow for a wide spectrum of recreational programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices - Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest management, the utilizing of new technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenways (Size should be adequate to protect the resource) -An area of natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat. It also provides opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Hazardous Tree - a tree that is dead, declining, cracked, split, leaning, structurally unsound, suffering from infestation or infection, or otherwise physically damaged or impaired to the degree that it is clear the tree is likely to fall and injure persons or property and where pruning or other treatments will not significantly alleviate the hazard. Hazardous Waste—A solid waste (solid waste includes solids, liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 261 as a hazardous waste; or • A "state-only"waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. (State of Oregon) Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Household Hazardous Waste—Any discarded, useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive,reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents,pesticides, cleaners, and paints. (State of Oregon) Impervious Surface—A solid surface, such as streets, parking lots, and roofs that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster - Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies, worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. (Oregon Business Plan) City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 3 Comp Plan Glossary • • Innovative Business - A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). (Oregon Economic and Community Development Dept.) Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which,when applied to our current transportation system, can help improve safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility, minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method,usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. Invasive Species - Plants, animals, and microbes not native to a region,which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally, out-compete native species for available resources, reproduce prolifically, and dominate regions and ecosystems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many have the potential to transform entire ecosystems, as native species and those that depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. Landslides —Landslides are the downslope movement of rock, soil, or related debris. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development,water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Linear Parks (Of adequate size to protect natural resources and accommodate intended uses) - May be developed along built or natural corridors to provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation. Linear parks may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Linear parks connect residences to major community destinations. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land development that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail,public or entertainment,in a compact urban form. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 4 Comp Plan Glossary • • Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards —Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades,visibility, crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit—Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging "pollutants" through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general requirements of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area — City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. [Reference: Statewide Planning Goals] Natural Systems —interactive,interrelated, and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initiative that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish,wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks (4 to 14 acres) —The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space—Public or privately owned areas, both undeveloped or minimally developed,intended for nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation. Park Services -A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 5 Comp Plan Glossary • • Peak Oil—The point in time when the world's endowment of oil has been 50 percent depleted. Once the peak is passed, oil production will begin to decline as costs begin rise. Pocket Parks (2,500 square feet to 2 acres) - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote—support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Proven Community Need—evidence required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services —publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers, domestic water,water quality, parks, transportation,governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health,welfare,prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan — A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer, water, and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest— shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities, and which warrant recognition,promotion, and protection by the City. Recommended Action Measure —A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard, which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are replenished by natural processes on a sufficiently rapid time-scale. They can be used by humans more or less indefinitely,provided the quantity taken per unit of time is not too great. Rent—Payment over time for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 6 Comp Plan Glossary • • Right-of-Way Usage Fee—annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. Riparian Corridor—See Stream Corridor Sensitive Lands —As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.G of the City of Tigard Community Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice, prolonged cold), thunderstorms, tornadoes,drought, prolonged extreme heat and other weather conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property (Metro Regional Hazard Mitigation Policy and Planning Guide). Solar Access —Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences,buildings, or other obstruction. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator, producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing - Housing units which are available to a specific population, such as elderly, disabled, homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area (variable depending on desired size) -Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater- Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management—Functions associated with planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof, assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit,building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 7 Comp Plan Glossary • • Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement (required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calculation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector- Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national, and international markets; and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. (Oregon Business Plan) Trails and Connectors - Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge,techniques, styles, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest -Broadly defined as all the trees within the City collectively. Urban Forest, Diverse - An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species, genetics, abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement, heterogeneity, forest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession, and value as green infrastructure. Urban Interface Zone — The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses, businesses, and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit), mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wildfire—An uncontrolled fire which is burning on forestland and which is damaging, or is threatening to damage, forest resources or structures. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 8 Comp Plan Glossary • • Workforce Housing - Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120% of median family income. (Urban Land Institute) Comprehensive Plan Map Legend Residential Use Designations Low-Density Residential-These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Medium-Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-density residences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi- family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential- These areas will provide medium-high-density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types, but focused primarily on multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential-These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. Commercial Use Designations Central Business District-The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial- These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services, generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial-These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designation includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial- These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 9 Comp Plan Glossary • • Mixed Use Designations Mixed Use Commercial-These areas are intended to accommodate high-density office buildings, retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use developments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under,behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accommodate development concepts characterized by retail, office, and commercial services use,with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2- These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufacturing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed, as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2- These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities,recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. Industrial Use Designations Heavy Industrial-These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufacturing, processing, or assembly of semi-finished or finished products, including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses. The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial- These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activities which include manufacturing, processing, assembling,packaging, or treatment of products from previously prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I-L and I-P zone. Other Designations Open Space -These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution - These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 10 Comp Plan Glossary • • A. PURPOSE • Tigardi GGrarntinityi orderly+ neri • • • B. PLAN FORMAT City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 1 Text to Rescind • • feseureerepe#s •• '-= = - = = - - - - - - - -• - - - -- - - - _ =- • - - .- ... ■ City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 2 Text to Rescind s • 2. Metropolitan Service District(MSD) - . . pelisies-ace a. Urban Growth Boundary Findings; b. Housing Goals and Objectives; and c. The Regional Transportation Plan(RTP). 3. Washington County D. HOW TO USE THE PLAN FOR LAND USE ACTIONS 1. Functions of the Plan a. Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; b. Zoning district changes; c. Conditional developments; and d. Subdivisions. • In order to determine the effect of the plan on individual parcels of land, or on proposals for c. If the plan and zoning accord with what you want to do, check with the Planning and City of Tigard CPA2008-00009 3 Text to Rescind EUE3T FOR CiDMAEN TS TY OF TIGARD REQUEST FVEOMMENTS NOTIFI ION LIST FOR LAND USE & COMMUNITY LOPMENT APP ICATIONS FILE NOS.: chi-42-00i —Moo 1 . FILE NAME: CCb I7.A (4 l6 CITY OFFICES _LONG RANGE PLANNING/Ron Bunch,Planning Mgr. _CURRENT PLANNING/Todd Prager/Arborist-Planner _POLICE DEPT./Jim Wolf,Crime Prevention Officer _BUILDING DIVISION/Mark Vandomelen,Plans Ex.Supervisor _ENGINEERING DEPT./Kim McMillan,Dvlpmnt.Review Engineer _HEARINGS OFFICER(+2 sets) _CITY ADMINISTRATION/Cathy Wheatley,City Recorder _PUBLIC WORKS/Brian Rager,Assistant Public Works Director _PLANNING COMMISSION/GRETCHEN(+12 sets) _COMMUNITY DVLPMNT.DEPT./Planning-Engineering Techs._PUBLIC WORKS/Steve Martin,Parks Supervisor _FILE/REFERENCE(+2 sets) _CODE ENFORCEMENT/Christine Darnell,Code Compliance Specialist(DCA) SPECIAL DISTRICTS .TUAL.HILLS PARK&REC.DIST.* TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE&RESCUE♦ X,TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT♦ L..CLEAN WATER SERVICES* Planning Manager North Division Administrative Office Development Services Department 15707 SW Walker Road John K.Dalby,Deputy Fire Marshall 1850 SW 170'" David Schweitzer/SWM Program Beaverton,OR 97006 14480 SW Jenkins Road Beaverton,OR 97006 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway Beaverton,OR 97005-1152 Hillsboro,OR 97123 LOCAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS CITY OF BEAVERTON * CITY OF TUALATIN* _OR.DEPT.OF FISH&WILDLIFE _OR.DIV.OF STATE LANDS $.Planning Manager Planning Manager Devin Simmons,Habitat Biologist Melinda Wood(WLUN Form Required) _ Steven Sparks,Dev.Svcs.Manager 18880 SW Martinazzi Avenue North Willamette Watershed District 775 Summer Street NE,Suite 100 PO Box 4755 Tualatin,OR 97062 18330 NW Sauvie Island Road Salem,OR 97301-1279 Beaverton,OR 97076 Portland,OR 97231 _ OR.PUB.UTILITIES COMM. METRO-LAND USE&PLANNING* _OR.DEPT.OF GEO.&MINERAL IND. 550 Capitol Street NE ,CITY OF DURHAM* 600 NE Grand Avenue 800 NE Oregon Street,Suite 5 Salem,OR 97310-1380 City Manager Portland,OR 97232-2736 Portland,OR 97232 17160 SW Upper Boones Fry.Rd. _ Joanna Mensher,Data Resource Center(ZCA) _US ARMY CORPS.OF ENG. Durham,OR 97224 _ Paulette Allen,Growth Management Coordinator _OR.DEPT.OF LAND CONSERV.&DVLP. Kathryn Harris(Maps 8,CWS Letter Only) Mel Huie,Greenspaces Coordinator(CPA/ZOA) Mara Ulloa(Comp.Plan Amendments 8 Measure 37) Routing CENWP-OP-G AC CITY OF KING CITY* _ Jennifer Budhabhatti,Regional Planner(Wetlands) 635 Capitol Street NE,Suite 150 PO Box 2946 City Manager _ C.D.Manager,Growth Management Services Salem,OR 97301-2540 Portland,OR 97208-2946 15300 SW 116th Avenue King City,OR 97224 WASHINGTON COUNTY _ OR.DEPT.OF ENERGY(PowedinesinArea) _OR.DEPT OF AVIATION(Monopole Towers) Dept.of Land Use&Transp. Bonneville Power Administration Tom Highland,Planning 155 N.First Avenue .CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO* Routing TTRC—Attn: Renae Ferrera 3040 25th Street,SE Suite 350,MS 13 Planning Director PO Box 3621 Salem,OR 97310 Hillsboro,OR 97124 PO Box 369 Portland,OR 97208-3621 _Naomi Vogel-Beattie(General Apps Lake Oswego,OR 97034 _Planning Division(ZCA)Ms 14 _ OR.DEPT.OF ENVIRON.QUALITY(DEQ) ODOT,REGION 1 41 f ,Brent Curtis(CPA) 14CITY OF PORTLAND (Notify for Wetlands and Potential Environmental Impacts) KDevelopment Review Coordinator _Doria Mateja(ZCA)Ms 14 Planning Bureau Director Regional Administrator _Carl Tolland, Right-of-Way Section(vacations) _Sr.Cartographer(crwzcA)MS,. 1900 SW 4'"Avenue,Suite 4100 2020 SW Fourth Avenue,Suite 400 123 NW Flanders Jim Nims,SurVeyor(ZCA)MS 15 Portland,OR 97201 Portland,OR 97201-4987 Portland,OR 97209-4037 _OR.PARKS&REC.DEPT. _WA.CO.CONSOL.COMM.AGNCY ,(ODOT,REGION 1 -DISTRICT 2A* _ODOT,RAIL DIVISION STATE HISTORIC Dave Austin(wcccA)"alt-(Monopa.T hews) Sam Hunaidi,Assistant District Manager (Notify if ODOT R/R-Hwy.Crossing is Only Access to Land) PRESERVATION OFFICE PO Box 6375 6000 SW Raab Road Dave Lanning,Sr.Crossing Safety Specialist (Notify if Property Has HD Overlay) Beaverton,OR 97007-0375 Portland,OR 97221 555-13`h Street,NE,Suite 3 725 Sumner Street NE,Suite C Salem,OR 97301-4179 Salem,OR 97301 UTILITY PROVIDERS AND SPECIAL AGENCIES _PORTLAND WESTERN R/R,BURLINGTON NORTHERN/SANTA FE R/R,OREGON ELECTRIC R/R(Burlington Northem/Santa Fe R/R Predecessor) Bruce Carswell,President&General Manager 1200 Howard Drive SE Albany,OR 97322-3336 _SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANS.CO.R/R _METRO AREA COMMUNICATIONS _COMCAST CABLE CORP. _TRI-MET TRANSIT DVLPMT. Clifford C.Cabe,Construction Engineer Debra Palmer(Annexations Only) Gerald Backhaus(See Map kr Mee Contact) (If Project is Within'/.Mile ofa Transit Route) 5424 SE McLoughlin Boulevard Twin Oaks Technology Center 14200 SW Brigadoon Court Ben Baidwin,Project Planner Portland,OR 97232 1815 NW 169th Place,S-6020 Beaverton,OR 97005 710 NE Holladay Street Beaverton,OR 97006-4886 Portland,OR 97232 _PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC _NW NATURAL GAS COMPANY _VERIZON _QWEST COMMUNICATIONS Mike Hieb Svc.Design Consultant Scott Palmer,Engineering Coord. John Cousineau,OSP Network Lynn Smith,Eng.ROW Mgr. 9480 SW Boeckman Road 220 NW Second Avenue 4155 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. 8021 SW Capitol Hill Rd,Rm 110 Wilsonville,OR 97070 Portland,OR 97209-3991 Beaverton,OR 97005 Portland,OR 97219 _TIGARD/TUALATIN SCHOOL DIST.#23J _BEAVERTON SCHOOL DIST.#48 _COMCAST CABLE CORP. _COMCAST CABLE COMMUNIC. Ted Brady,Administrative Offices Jennifer Garland,Demographics Alex Silantiev (see Map aaeacomma) Brian Every Wes Eel Havre aaw) 6960 SW Sandburg Street 16550 SW Merlo Road 9605 SW Nimbus Avenue,Bldg.12 10831 SW Cascade Avenue Tigard,OR 97223-8039 Beaverton,OR 97006-5152 Beaverton,OR 97008 Tigard,OR 97223-4203 * INDICATES AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT IF WITHIN 500'OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR ANY/ALL CITY PROJECTS(Project Planner Is Responsible For Indicating Parties To Notify). h:\patty\masters\Request For Comments Notification List.doc (UPDATED: 1-Aug-08) (Also update:is\curpin\setup\labels\annexations\annexation utilities and franchises.doc,mailing labels&auto text when updating this documet • • TUALATIN HILLS PARK&REC.DISTRICT ODOT—REGION 1,DIST 2A ATTN:PLANNING MANAGER SAM HUNAIDI,ASST.DISTRICT MGR. 15707 SW WALKER ROAD 6000 SW RAAB ROAD BEAVERTON OR 97006 PORTLAND OR 97221 TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE&RESCUE Attn:John K.Dalby,Deputy Fire Marshall North Division 14480 SW Jenkins Road Beaverton,OR 97005-1152 TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ODOT—REGION 1 ATTN:ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COORD. PO BOX 745 123 NW FLANDERS BEAVERTON OR 97075 PORTLAND OR 97209-4037 CLEAN WATER SERVICES WASHINGTON COUNTY,OREGON MARVIN SPIERING/SWM PROGRAM DEPT.OF LAND USE&TRANSP. 155 N.FIRST AVENUE BRENT CURTIS HILLSBORO OR 97124 155 N FIRST AVE,STE 350,MS 15 HILLSBORO OR 97124 CITY OF BEAVERTON CITY OF PORTLAND PLANNING MANAGER PLANNING BUREAU DIRECTOR PO BOX 4755 1900 SW 4th AVE,SUTl'E 4100 BEAVERTON OR 97076 PORTLAND,OR 97201 CITY OF DURHAM CITY MANAGER 17160 SW UPPER BOONES FERRY RD DURHAM OR 97224 CITY OF KING CITY CITY MANAGER 15300 SW 116TH AVENUE KING CITY OR 97224 _ CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO PLANNING DIRECTOR PO BOX 369 LAKE OSWEGO OR 97034 CITY OF TUALATIN PLANNING MANAGER 18880 SW MARTINAZZI AVENUE • TUALATIN OR 97062 METRO LAND USE&PLANNING Greenspaces Coordinator Attn:Mel Huie 600 NE Grand Avenue Portland,OR 97232-2736 r • • August 21, 2008 Introduction Plan Background The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan acts as the City's "land use constitution". It is the document that provides the broad policy basis for Tigard's land use planning program and ultimately guides all actions relating to the use of land in the city. The Plan also signals that the City's land use planning efforts will implement state and regional requirements, including Oregon's land use planning goals and related laws, state administrative rules, and applicable Metro plans and requirements. As importantly, the Plan acts to coordinate actions with local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies that may have a stake in Tigard's land use policies and implementing regulations and actions. In addition to its legislative and coordination roles, the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan also reflects community values and aspirations about Tigard's future. The Plan aims to organize City actions and programs that define relationships between land use goals and policies and community livability, economic vitality,provision of needed public facilities, citizen involvement, etc. The 2008 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the first complete update of the City's original 1983 Plan. The goals, policies, and recommended action measures included in this document take into account the broad range of changes that have occurred since the original Plan was adopted and acknowledged by the state 25 years ago. These current conditions and projected trends are summarized in the Tigard 2007 Resource Report,which provides the substantive factual basis for many of the Plan chapters. Citizen involvement was also an integral element in the update of the Plan.The citizen involvement program included many community meetings and public hearings, as well as considering relevant findings from past citizen surveys and 10 years of citizen engagement associated with the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning project. Through these efforts,values and attitudes of Tigard's citizens were incorporated into the updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Purpose of the Plan and Its Implementation The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be consistent with 12 of the 19 Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Local jurisdictions within the Metro regional planning boundary must also be consistent and coordinated with relevant Metro requirements such as the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan.To this end, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has approved or "acknowledged" the City's Plan as being in "compliance"with the statewide planning goals and consistent with Metro requirements. The City undertook the update of the Plan through the state's Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendment (PAPA) process. Each Plan chapter was separately reviewed by DLCD and found compliant with the statewide planning goals. Furthermore, each Plan chapter was subject to public hearings by both the Tigard Planning Commission and the Tigard City Council. During this process legislative findings were made for each chapter concerning consistency with local policy, state goals, and Metro requirements. City of Tigard 1 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction-Draft • • *' Once "acknowledged", the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation for actions relating to the update and maintenance of its land use planning program. These actions are accomplished though specific legislative proceedings and include the adoption of codes and standards, public facility plans, capital improvement plans, transportation system plans, etc. It is important to stress that state law does not allow comprehensive plan policies to be directly used as decision-making criteria for most land use decisions. In order for comprehensive plan policies to be applicable to decisions (e.g. subdivision/land partition approval, site design review, tree protection), they must be translated into clear and objective standards such as those found in the Tigard Community Development Code. However, plan policies can be applied to discretionary land use decisions, such as conditional use applications. The primary purpose of the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan policies are to direct legislative decisions such as Plan and Zoning Map amendments, special area plan adoption, and as mentioned previously, adopting development regulations. The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is also a document that represents the land use vision and values of the community. Many of the Plan's policies are written as mandatory statements,while others have more aspirational qualities. Depending on the situation, both types of policy have the potential to be used by the Tigard City Council and/or the Tigard Planning Commission as decision-making criteria. Ultimately, it is at the discretion of the City's elected leadership whether or not some policy statements versus others are applicable to given circumstances. Even though all goals and policies, including those that are apsirational, are statements of public policy, there are practical limitations to the degree which they can be implemented. The discretion to what degree Plan policies are implemented belongs primarily to the City Council. Implementing measures are subject to constraints such as availability of funds, changes in law (federal, state, or regional), and constitutional limitations. Furthermore, the City and other governments' responsibilities in the areas of public safety may require emergency actions which would otherwise require adherence to specific permit requirements and findings of plan compliance. As the Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, there are no parts which can be considered separately from others. Plan goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. However, if conflicts arise between goals and policies when using the plan,the City has an obligation to make findings which indicate why the goal or policy being supported takes precedence. This involves a decision-making process on part of the City which balances and weighs the applicability and merits of the goals and policies that are in contention. The Plan is also intended to be an organizational and management tool to help guide the decisions of City staff and set City goals relating to the use of land. Because the Plan is based on an in-depth analysis of community values, accepted by a broad range of agencies, and determined to be legally compliant with state law and Metro rules, it is a resource to help guide and inform City decisions. However, from an operational perspective the plan is not mandatory. The City can conduct its operations and develop projects consistent with applicable law including its own land use codes and standards. For the Comprehensive Plan to remain relevant, it needs to be updated periodically to be responsive to changing conditions. In fact, state law requires jurisdictions to periodically review their plans. The updated City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan emphasizes several times the importance of City of Tigard 2 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction-Draft • • updating/revising the Plan as needed to ensure it is current and responsive to community needs and consistent with applicable laws. Format of the Plan The City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan is organized by chapters that address each applicable Statewide Land Used Planning Goal. Additionally, areas identified as having unique planning needs or land use characteristics are identified under the title of"Special Planning Areas." Every chapter begins with a background and key findings summary followed by goals, policies and recommended action measures. A glossary of key terms is at the end of the document, as are descriptions of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map designations. Definitions and Obligations of Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures Goals, policies and recommended action measures identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. The goals and policies relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. Recommended action measures support the obligations to achieve a desired end, but do not signify an obligation themselves. The following describes goals, policies, and recommended action measures in greater detail. Goal Definition -A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless: 1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal. 2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case) over another. Policy Definition -A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals.They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Obligation - The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. Such an amendment must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise violate a Plan policy. Recommended Action Measures Definition -A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard which, if executed, would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Plan goals and policies. City of Tigard 3 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction-Draft • . 4 Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies,will depend on a number of factors such as citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc. The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current circumstances, community needs, and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are suggestions to future City decision-makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them. Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request amendments or changes to the Plan. The list of recommended action measures is not exclusive. It may be added to, or amended, as conditions warrant. City of Tigard 4 Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 Comp Plan Introduction-Draft • • City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Glossary 100-year Floodplain—An area of land adjacent to a river, stream,lake, estuary, or other water body that FEMA identifies as having a 1% chance of being inundated by flood waters in any year. (FEMA) Adaptive Management- A management approach that seeks to improve the effectiveness of a policy or process by establishing measurable baseline conditions and desired end goals, periodically measuring the success of existing actions against those goals, and making corrections as necessary to improve success. Affordable Housing- The accepted definition found in federal and state programs is housing that costs a household no more than 30% of its gross income for rent and utilities. (U.S. Department of Housing arid Urban Development) Biodiversity - The full range of variety and variability within and among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they occur, and encompasses ecosystem or community diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity. (US Congressional Biodiversity Act, 1990) Citizen -An inhabitant of a city or town, specifically one entitled to its privileges or franchises. Citizen Involvement Program -A program established by a city or county to ensure the extensive, ongoing involvement of local citizens in planning. Such programs are required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 1, "Citizen Involvement," and contain or address the six components described in that goal. (State of Oregon) Clean Water Services (CWS) —A public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed through innovative wastewater and stormwater services, flood management projects,water quality and stream enhancement projects, fish habitat protection, and more. Cluster-A grouping of development. Specifically, the locations of structures on a given site in one area leaving the remainder of the land in open space. Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) —A local group appointed by a governing body for these purposes: assisting the governing body with the development of a program that promotes and enhances citizen involvement in land use planning; assisting in the implementation of the citizen involvement program; and evaluating the process being used for citizen involvement. (State of Oregon) Community Recreation Facilities —The wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities publicly owned and operated to promote the health and well-being of the community. Some are used primarily for active recreation, others designated for passive uses,with some overlap among or within individual facilities. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 1 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Community Parks - Provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age groups and are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. Compatibility—The ability of adjacent and/or dissimilar land uses to co-exist without aesthetic, environmental, and/or operational conflicts that would prevent persons to enjoy, occupy, or use their properties without interference. A variety of remedies to compatibility conflicts are normally provided in a jurisdiction's land use program;including limited land use designation, buffering, screening, site and building design standards, transportation facility design, etc. Development—Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real property, including, but not limited to, construction,installation or alteration of a building or other structure, change of use, land division, establishment or termination of a right of access, storage on the land, grading, clearing, removal or placement of soil, paving, dredging, filling, excavation, drilling or removal of trees. (FEMA) Downtown Tigard—The area of the City that is included within the Urban Renewal District. Economic Gardening- Strategies and programs aimed at helping a community's existing businesses and entrepreneurs grow into healthy,vibrant companies with a strong employment base. (Portland Regional Partners for Business) Efficient Use of Land—Utilization of urban lands in a way that prevents urban sprawl, maximizes the use of existing infrastructure, reduces the need for automobile travel, conserves energy, and provides for easy access to needed goods and services. The efficient use of land also means the application of development principles that result in less land being utilized to accommodate specific uses, thus resulting in compact urban development. Effective Impervious Area - Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, sidewalks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effectively drains the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground water,without a direct connection to the stream or wetland. (Clean Water Services) Employment and Industrial Areas -Areas identified in Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan as being important to the region's economy. These areas are subject to certain limitations on the type and scale of non-industrial uses. (Metro) Encourage — Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. Environmental Performance Standards —See the Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.725. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 2 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft . • Family Wage -The income necessary for a family to make ends meet without any public or private assistance. Feasible—Reasonably capable of being done, executed, or effected with the means at hand and circumstances as they are;practicable. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) —The federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program Fine Particulate Matter—Aix pollution comprised of solid particles or liquid droplets that are less than 10 microns in diameter or less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Particles in these size ranges are of great concern because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs where they can remain for years. (State of Oregon) Floodplain—The area adjoining a stream, tidal estuary, or coast that is subject to regional flooding. (FEMA) Franchise Agreements —The right to provide service granted to a person pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code, including the establishment of rates by the City. Full Service Recreation Facilities—A collection of facilities that provide a diverse array of recreation choices and allow for a wide spectrum of programs and activities that meet the recreational and leisure needs of community residents. Functions and Services —The physical, chemical, and biological processes or attributes that contribute to the self-maintenance of a natural system and the benefits human populations derive, either directly or indirectly, from them. An example of a function is the provision of wildlife habitat or the trapping of nutrients, while a service would be supporting the food chain or provision of clean water. Goal—A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to achieve that end. Green Concepts and Practices -Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, the utilizing of existing and emerging technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, and other best management and operation practices. Greenspace/Greenway-An area of natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and provides wildlife habitat and opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Habitat—An area upon which fish and/or wildlife depends in order to meet their requirements for food,water, mobility, security, and reproduction. Habitat Friendly Development Practices —Broad range of development techniques and activities that reduce the detrimental impact on fish and wildlife habitat relative to traditional development practices. Examples include clustering development to avoid habitat, using alternative materials and designs such as pier, post, or piling foundations designed to minimize tree root disturbance, City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 3 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • O managing stormwater on-site to help filter rainwater and recharge groundwater sources, collecting rooftop water in rain barrels for reuse in site landscaping and gardening, and reducing the amount of effective impervious surface created by development. (Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places) Hazardous Tree - A tree or tree part that is likely to fail and cause damage or injury, and the likelihood exceeds an acceptable level of risk. (International Society of Arboriculture) Hazardous Waste —A solid waste (solid waste includes solids, liquids and compressed gases) that possesses at least one of four characteristics (ignitibility, corrosivity,reactivity, or toxicity), or that appears on federal or state official lists of hazardous wastes. A solid waste is a hazardous waste if is: • Defined by Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 261 as a hazardous waste; or • A "state-only" waste defined as hazardous in the State of Oregon. Oregon includes six categories of waste in OAR 340-101-0033. (State of Oregon) Healthy Streams Plan—Approved by CWS in June 2005, the goal of the plan is to utilize scientific knowledge and innovation to improve watershed and stream health for community benefit. Historic and Cultural Resources —Historic and prehistoric sites, structures, districts, landscapes, objects, and other evidences of human activities that represent facets of the history, or ongoing cultural identity, of a Nation, Oregon, or Tigard. Household Hazardous Waste —Any discarded, useless, or unwanted chemical materials or products that are or may be hazardous or toxic to the public or the environment and are commonly used in or around households. Residential waste that is ignitable, corrosive,reactive, or toxic. Examples include solvents, pesticides, cleaners, and paints. (State of Oregon) Impervious Surface—A solid surface, such as streets, parking lots, and roofs, that prevents rain from being absorbed into the soil, thereby increasing the amount of water runoff that typically reaches a receiving stream. Industry Cluster - Groups of similar and related firms in a defined geographic area that share common markets, technologies, worker skill needs, and which are often linked by buyer-seller relationships. (Oregon Business Plan) Innovative Business -A business involved in the creation of new knowledge (invention); the transformation of new knowledge into new products, processes, systems or services (translation) ; and/or the creation of economic value with new products, processes, systems or service (commercialization). (Oregon Economic and Community Development Dept.) Intelligent Transportation Systems —A broad range of diverse technologies which, when applied to our current transportation system, can help improve safety,reduce congestion, enhance mobility, minimize environmental impacts, save energy, and promote economic productivity. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) —The most common method, usually in the form of a signed legal contract, for neighboring jurisdictions to cooperate on providing services or implementing programs. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 4 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Invasive Species - Plants, animals, and microbes not native to a region,which when introduced either accidentally or intentionally, out-compete native species for available resources, reproduce prolifically, and dominate regions and ecosystems. Because they often arrive in new areas unaccompanied by their native predators, they can be difficult to control. Left unchecked, many invasive species have the potential to transform entire ecosystems, as native species and those that depend on them for food, shelter, and habitat disappear. Landslides —The downslope movement of rock, soil, or related debris that is a natural hazard. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) —A nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development,water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Linear Parks Provide opportunities for trail-oriented outdoor recreation along built or natural corridors, connect residences to major community destinations, and may also provide some active and passive recreation facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional neighborhood parks. Low Impact Development (LID) Practices —An approach to land development that uses various land use planning and design practices and technologies to simultaneously conserve and protect natural resource systems and reduce infrastructure costs. LID still allows land to be developed, but in a cost-effective manner that helps mitigate potential environmental impacts. Metro—The regional government of the Portland metropolitan area. The elected Metro Council is the policy setting body of the regional government. Mixed Use Zoning—An area of land within the Tigard city limits designated for buildings or structures with a variety of complementary and integrated uses, such as, but not limited to, residential, office, manufacturing, retail,public or entertainment, in a compact urban form. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit—Required by Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and held by Clean Water Services, the permit requires the implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans or stormwater management programs (both using best management practices) that effectively reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters. National Ambient Air Quality Standards —Established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the standards are designed to regulate air pollutants that are harmful to people and the environment. Primary standards are set at levels meant to protect human health,including sensitive populations such as children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory disease. Secondary standards are designed to protect public welfare (e.g. building facades,visibility, crops, and domestic animals). National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit—Held by Clean Water Services, the permit is required by the Clean Water Act,which prohibits anybody from discharging City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 5 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • "pollutants" through a "point source" into a "water of the United States" unless they have an NPDES permit. The permit contains limits on what can be discharged, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health. In essence, the permit translates general requirements of the Clean Water Act into specific provisions tailored to the operations of each person discharging pollutants. Natural Area—City-owned land and water that has substantially retained its natural character and provides important habitat for plant, animal, or aquatic life. Such areas are not necessarily completely natural or undisturbed, but can be significant for the study of natural, historic, scientific, or paleontological features, or for the appreciation of natural features. (Statewide Planning Goals) Natural Resources —resources and resource systems identified in Statewide Planning Goal 5 including fish and wildlife habitats,wetlands, streams and associated riparian corridors, groundwater, and rare and endangered fish and wildlife, plants, and plant communities. Natural Systems —Interactive, interrelated, and interdependent elements forming a complex whole that exists in or is formed by nature. Hydrologic and ecological systems are two examples. Nature in Neighborhoods Program—A Metro region conservation initiative that brings people and government together to ensure a healthy urban ecosystem. The initiative will align the region's conservation programs behind a strategic effort to protect clean water and healthy natural areas for fish, wildlife and people. It will add more hands-on capacity for conservation education and habitat restoration. Neighborhood Parks—The foundation of the parks and recreation system, they provide accessible recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Open Space —Public or privately owned areas, both undeveloped or minimally developed,intended for nature-oriented recreation and the protection of natural resources. Open spaces may include developed facilities that support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, or areas solely set aside for the protection of fish and wildlife habitat. Park Services - A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively. . Parks System Development Charges - Charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City patrons. Pocket Parks - Provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Policy—A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals. However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals. Promote — Support, advocate, or take affirmative action to achieve a particular community objective. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 6 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Proven Community Need—A need supported by evidence that is required to amend land use map(s),which ensures that the new land use being proposed is needed in the community in that particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable sites. Public Facilities and Services —Publicly funded infrastructure and services, such as public safety, sanitary sewers, domestic water,water quality, parks, transportation, governance, etc. that are required for the community's safety, health,welfare, prosperity, and quality of life. Public Facility Plan—A support document or documents to the Comprehensive Plan that describes the sewer,water, and transportation facilities needed to support the land uses and densities designated in the Plan. It is less specific than a Capital Improvements Program and required by Oregon law for cities with a population of 2,500 or more. Public Interest—Shared interests often expressed as commonly held values that are perceived to be of general benefit to the whole community and the welfare of the general public versus that of specific entities, and which warrant recognition,promotion, and protection by the City. Rare -An organism or plant community that is recognized and listed as exceptionally unique, uncommon or scarce by a federal, state, or regional governmental body or agency. Rare species may also be listed as threatened or endangered under the Federal or Oregon Endangered Species Acts. Recommended Action Measure—A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard, which if executed,would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Regionally Significant Habitat—Areas identified as providing benefits to fish and wildlife, and classified for protection based on habitat quality and importance, economic and social value of the land, and current development status. (Metro) Renewable Energy—Energy sources that are either inexhaustible (solar, wind) or replenished over a short period of time (low impact hydro, biomass, geothermal). Most renewable energy ultimately comes from the sun - indirectly in the case of wind,water, and biomass; directly in the case of solar power generation. Natural gas and coal, for example, are not renewable because their use consumes fossil fuel reserves at a much quicker rate than they can be replenished. (Green Power Oregon) Rent—Payment for the use of City property for private wetlands mitigation. The term is used in the 1996 COT resolution (Res 96-42) pertaining to such use. Right-of-Way Usage Fee—Annual payment calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and assessed to all persons using a utility system or facility in the right-of-way to provide service to customers within the City of Tigard. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 7 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Riparian Corridor—A Goal 5 resource area adjacent to a river, lake, or stream, and consisting of the area of transition from an aquatic ecosystem to a terrestrial ecosystem. It includes the water areas, fish habitat, adjacent riparian areas, and wetlands. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Riparian Habitat—Areas located within and dependent upon the unique habitat elements provided within a riparian corridor. Sensitive Lands —As defined in Chapter 18.775.010.G of the City of Tigard Community . Development Code. Severe Weather Hazards—This broadly defined hazard category includes windstorms, severe winter hazards (e.g., snow,ice, prolonged cold), thunderstorms, tornadoes, drought, prolonged extreme heat and other weather conditions that disrupt vital regional systems and threaten lives and property (Metro Regional Hazard Mitigation Policy and Planning Guide). Significant Habitat—Areas classified through the work of the Tualatin Basin Partners for Natural Places and adopted as part of Metro's Regionally Significant Habitat Areas and identified on the Tigard Significant Habitat Areas Map. Solar Access —Ability of sunlight to reach a solar collector unimpeded by trees, fences, buildings, or other obstruction: Solid Waste Collection and Disposal—Act of ensuring that any material no longer usable by the generator, producer, or the source of the material is properly disposed of or resource-recovered by another person. Special Needs Housing - Housing units which are available to a specific population, such as elderly, disabled, homeless, or people recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Special Use Area - Public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature. Examples are dog parks, skate parks,golf courses, display gardens,recreation centers, and a wide range of other activities and facilities. Stormwater - Precipitation that accumulates in natural and/or constructed storage and conveyance systems during and immediately following a storm event. Stormwater Management— Functions associated with planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, financing, and regulating the facilities (both constructed and natural) that collect, store, control, and/or convey stormwater. Stream Corridor—Area adjacent to a perennial or intermittent creek or river that protects the water quality functions of the stream as well as fish and wildlife habitat. Support—To aid the cause, policy, or interests of or contribute to the progress or growth of. Sustainable (Sustainability) - Using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that future generations can meet City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 8 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • their own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously meeting environmental, economic and community needs. System Development Charge—A reimbursement fee, an improvement fee, or a combination thereof, assessed or collected at the time of increased usage of a capital improvement or the issuance of a development permit, building permit, or connection to the capital improvement. Tigard Urban Planning Area—Area identified in the Tigard Urban Planning Area Agreement (required by Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2) with Washington County that will ultimately be under governance by the City. Tigard Urban Services Area (TUSA) —Area identified in the Tigard Urban Services Area Agreement (required by ORS 195) for which ultimate service providers are identified to ensure appropriate planning and delivery of urban level services. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) - Calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. A TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. The calculation must include a margin of safety to ensure that the waterbody can be used for the purposes the State has designated. The calculation must also account for seasonal variation in water quality. Traded Sector- Business sectors that sell goods and services outside the region to the broader state, national, and international markets;and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported into the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. (Oregon Business Plan) Trails and Connectors - Public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including sidewalks,bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Up-to-date—Being in accord with relevant facts, knowledge, techniques, styles, etc. Upland Habitat—All habitats beyond a riparian corridor. Examples include oak prairie, ponderosa pine/oak camas prairie, mixed conifer forest, etc. Urban Growth Boundary—Managed by Metro, a boundary that acts as a tool to protect forest and farmland from urban sprawl and promotes the efficient use of land, public facilities and services inside the boundary. Urban Forest—All the trees located within the city limits,including both remnants of native forests and planted landscapes. Urban Forest, Diverse - An urban forest that contains a variety and abundance of differing composition, structure, and function. Diversity in composition means variation in species,genetics, abundance and age. Diversity in structure means variation and abundance of vertical and horizontal arrangement, heterogeneity, forest density, micro-climates, and visual quality. Diversity in function means variation and abundance of ecological services, stages of succession,and value as green infrastructure. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 9 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • • Urban Interface Zone —The zone is located at the urban-rural fringe where homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. Wastewater System -An underground carriage system that is responsible for transporting sewage from houses, businesses, and industry to a treatment facility. In the City of Tigard, they are operated separately and independently of the stormwater system. Sanitary lines generally consist of laterals (services to a particular unit), mains, and manholes (or other various forms of traps). Wetland—An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. (Statewide Planning Goal 5) Wildfire —Any fire occurring on wildlands that requires suppression response. (Washington County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan) Workforce Housing - Workforce housing can be rental and ownership market housing units that are affordable to households with incomes between 60-120%of median family income. (Urban Land Institute) Comprehensive Plan Map Legend Residential Use Designations Low-Density Residential - These areas will provide low-density residences (1 to 5 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain single-family residential neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, and R-4.5 zones. Medium-Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-density residences (6 to 12 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to maintain a stable mixture of single-family and multi- family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-7 and R-12 zones. Medium-High Density Residential-These areas will provide medium-high-density residences (13 to 25 units to the net acre) and necessary urban services to allow housing of all types, but focused primarily on multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-25 zone. High-Density Residential- These areas will provide high-density residences (26 to 40+ units to the net acre) and the necessary urban services to allow multiple-family neighborhoods. This designation includes the R-40 zone. Commercial Use Designations Central Business District- The area deemed appropriate for high intensity mixed use development allowing commercial and office, as well as higher density residential uses of a minimum of 40 units per acre. This designation includes the CBD zone. City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 10 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • . Community Commercial-These areas are intended to provide locations for retail and service uses,which primarily have a neighborhood orientation. Medium-density residential uses will also be accommodated on or above the second story. This designation includes the C-C zone. General Commercial-These areas are intended to provide for major retail goods and services, generally for the traveling public, and be located along major traffic ways. This designation includes the C-G zone. Neighborhood Commercial- These areas are intended for the concentration of small commercial and personal service activities and related uses necessary to satisfy the daily shopping and related needs of nearby residents. This designation includes the C-N zone. Professional Commercial-These areas are deemed appropriate for business and professional offices and related uses. This designation includes the C-P zone. Mixed Use Designations Mixed Use Commercial-These areas are intended to accommodate high-density office buildings, retail, and service uses, as well as mixed use developments and medium high and high-density (25 to 50 units to the net acre) residential uses. Larger buildings with parking under, behind, or alongside the structures will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUC and MUC-1 zones. Mixed Use Employment-These areas are intended to accommodate development concepts characterized by retail, office, and commercial services use, with business park and research facilities. High-density residential development will be encouraged. The designation includes the MUE zone. Mixed Use Employment 1 and Mixed Use Employment 2 - These areas are intended to accommodate office, research and development, and light manufacturing. Limited commercial and retail services are allowed, as well as residential uses compatible with the employment character of the area. The designation includes the MUE-1 and MUE-2 zones. Mixed Use Residential 1 and Mixed Use Residential 2 -These areas are intended to accommodate mixed uses with medium high and high-density residential development. Limited commercial and retail services that provide benefits and amenities to the residents are allowed. These areas should have a high degree of pedestrian amenities, recreation opportunities, and access to transit. The designation includes the MUR-1 and MUR-2 zones. Industrial Use Designations Heavy Industrial- These areas are deemed appropriate for intensive manufacturing, processing, or assembly of semi-finished or finished products,including fabrication, and whose operating characteristics are potentially incompatible with most other land uses. The designation includes the I-H zone. Light Industrial- These areas are deemed appropriate for industrial activities which include manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, or treatment of products from previously City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 11 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft • prepared materials and which are devoid of nuisance factors that would adversely affect other properties. The designation includes the I-L and I-P zone. Other Designations Open Space - These areas are designated for retention in a natural state and for development of recreational uses. Public Institution - These areas are designated for municipal uses, school uses, or other public uses. • • • City of Tigard Planning Commission Hearing CPA2008-00009 12 Comp Plan Glossary—Draft CleanWater Services Our commitment is clear. • MEMORANDUM DATE: September 2, 2008 FROM: David Schweitzer, Clean Water Services TO: Darren Wyss,Associate Planner City of Tigard Planning Division SUBJECT: Review Comments — Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2008-00006 CPA GENERAL COMMENTS • We recommend following any and all relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental Agreement(IGA) between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards(currently R&O 07-20, available on line at: http://cleanwaterservices.org/PermitCenter/DesignandConstruction/Update/default.aspx) for all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control and preservation of wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof. 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway• Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Phone:(503)681-3600• Fax:(503)681-3603•www.CleanWaterServices.org Darren Wyss From: Steve Martin Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:09 PM To: Darren Wyss Cc: Daniel Plaza Subject: Park definitions Attachments: Community Recreation Facilities definitions.docx Darren, Please see the attached, my changed are in red. Dan and I have looked at the definitions, and overall they are fine. I word-smithed 3 of the definitions so that we are compliant with our own definitions. The reasons for the slight changes: Greenspace/Greenway—not all our green spaces are natural—though they are intended to be. This still eliminates the possibility of a vacant lot being called a green space. Linear Parks should include both parks and green spaces and also may not have a human trail, though the corridor may serve as a wildlife trail or stream. Open Space—I wanted to add the possibility of an open space having more than only passive recreation. Playgrounds and mowed grass areas would not always fall under passive recreation, yet we have them in areas we consider open space. While the intention is not to include fields that are one dimensional (like football fields or baseball diamonds), multi-purpose turf, open to Frisbee, pickup touch football, or running a dog (I specifically think of Woodard Park here), should probably be included. Hopefully this works for the definitions, I know a lot of people spent time on some of them. These definitions should not conflict with the Park definitions. If you have any questions, let me know. Thank you, Steve 1 08/26/2008 07:05 FAX COOT/001 • • • , T I G A R D REQUEST FOR COMMENTS/QF^ �i� DATE: August 21,2008 406, 5 &I TO: Planning Manager,City of Beaverton Co_,17 f0'Of °NO, 8 �0�8 pefr�oY . FROM: City of Tigard Planning Division • STAFF Darren Wyss,Senior Planner (x2442) CONTACT: Phone: (503) 639-4171, Fax: (503) 684-7297,Email: darren@tigard-or.gov COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00006 - Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Update the Introduction to Reflect Current Conditions and Include a Glossary of Key Definitions - REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, F conomic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation,and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14. Attached are the Applicant's Materials for your review. From information supplied by various departments and agencies and from other information available to our staff, a report and recommendation will be prepared and a decision will be rendered on the proposal in the near future. If you wish to comment on this application, WE NEED YOUR COMMENTS BACK BY: September 5. 2008. You may use the space provided below or attach a separate letter to return your comments. If you are unable to respond by the above date, lease phone the staff contact noted above with your comments and confirm your comments in writing as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact the Tigard Planning Division, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard,OR 97223. .. : .. ....... We have reviewed the proposal and have no objections to it. Please contact of our office. Please refer to the enclosed letter or email. Written comments provided'beloa Name&Number of Person Commenting; Srev Sp�� 5-`r 3- �z1 • REQUEST FOR COMMENTS TIGARD z DA1'E: August 21. 2008 TO: Name FROM: City of Tigard Planning Division STAFF Darren Wyss.Senior Planner (x2442) CONTACT: Phone: (503) 639-4171, Fax: (503) 684-7297,Email: darren(a,tigard-or.gov COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2008-00006 - Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Update the Introduction to Reflect Current Conditions and Include a Glossary of Key Definitions - REQUEST: To amend the current Comprehensive Plan Introduction and add a Glossary of key definitions. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Chapters Citizen Involvement, Land Use Planning, Natural Resources and Historic Areas, Environmental Quality, Hazards, Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space, Economic Development, Housing, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Energy Conservation, and Urbanization;and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Attached are the Applicant's Materials for your review. From information supplied by various departments and agencies and from other information available to our staff, a report and recommendation will be prepared and a decision will be rendered on the proposal in the near future. If you wish to comment on this application, WE NEED YOUR COMMENTS BACK BY: September 5, 2008. You may use the space provided below or attach a separate letter to return your comments. If you are unable to respond by the above date, please phone the staff contact noted above with your comments and confirm your comments in writing as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact the Tigard Planning Division, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard, OR 97223. PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS THAT APPLY: We have reviewed the proposal and have no objections to it. Please contact of our office. _ Please refer to the enclosed letter or email. Written comments provided below: Name&Number of Person Commenting.