City Council Packet - 08/01/1977 TIGARD CITY COUNCIL A
AUGUST 1 , 1977, 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, BOARD ROOM
AGENDA:
1 . CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL BY JAMES L. MC COY - Re: Kerwood Development,
Zone Change condition number 3.
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4. 77-78 OVERLAY PROJECTS - Discussion o
5. N.P.O. #5 - Consideration by Council
6. PARK & OPEN SPACE PLAN - Consideration by Council
7. 72nd/217 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Status Report
8. LIBRARY MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT - Grant Application
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL,
STUDY SESSION MINUTE;
AUGUST 1 , 1977, 700 P.M.
SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING9 BOARD R0014
1. ROLL CALL-, Present: Mayor Wilbur A. Bishop; Councilmen John E. Cook,
Kenneth W. Scheckla, Lynn R. Wakem; R. B. Adams, C, ief of
Police; Ben A1tinan, Assistant Planner; Richard Bolen,
Planning Director; Bruce P. Clark, City Administrator;
Doris Hartig, City Recorder; Arline O'Leary, Administrative
Aide.
21 JAMES L. MC COY APPEAL - Re: Ker-Wood Development
(a) Planning Director summarized history of Ker--Wood Development and
reviewed intent of conditions placed on development as related
to McCoy's property.
Discussion by Council, staff and McCoy regarding future develop-
ment of property, access required, possible benefit to McCoy
property if developed and financial responsibility for the
development of the road.
(b) McCoy stated willingness to donate 40 foot right-of-way to public
but not to share cost of developing road.
Council concurred to direct staff to work out dedication with
McCoy of 40 foot right-of-way and preparation of an ordinance
stating acceptable development standards of said right-of-way
to be applied to Ker Wood subdivision and to advise Council of
legal steps needed to accomplish this intent.
3. 1977-78 OVERLAY PROJECTS
(a) City Administrator provided Council with maps identifying streets
to be considered for overlay.
Following lengthy discussion and consideration by Council and
staff, Council consensus was to approve recommended list
except for Burnham and Varna (East of 72nd) and for staff to
work with property owners on Burnham to share cost of storm
drainage And sidewalks in conjunction with overlay in the spring.
Mayor reoommended Council establish Streets and Roads Committee
to conduct study regarding expenditures of capital improvement
Raids derived From the system development charge.
Planning Director advised Counoil the Planning staff was
currently beginning work on Public Facilities and Services Plan
(an element of Capital Improvements Program), scheduled to be
oompleted by fall of 1971",
General discussion by Council and staff followed.
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Motion by Councilm&ij Cook, secoiided by Councilman Wakem,
directing staff to prepare detailed streets and roads iuproveme-It
program as related to Systems Development Ordinance - to be
coordinated with program being daveloped by the Planning rapt.
and further a Streets and Roads Committse be formed to provide
input and make recommendations to Council.
Approved by unanimous vote of Council present.
Staff to report progress to Council at August 29th study session.
4. N.P.O. # 5
(a) N.P.O. #5 members present: John Smets, Bill Bieker, John Havery,
Ray Pirkl
(b) Planning Director reviewed items of controversy requiring further
Council consideration.
(c) Council consideration and/or action on items as follows:
(1 ) Zoning of property located between I-� andd 72nd Ave.
Consensus of Council was CP zoning would be appropriate
for the area in question.
(2) Vicinity South of Durham Ro„pA. /U-SQA. Treatment Plant_
Following lengthy discussion Council concurred to de-
signate area for further study with staff to report
back with additional input and alternatives to residential
designation.
(3) Policy 26
Councilman Scheckla expressed opposition to 90 foot
right-of-way.
Lengthy discussion by Counoil, staff and NPO #5 member
John Havery.
Council consensus was not reached on item.
(4) Bonita Triangle
Wakem spoke in support of varying density.
Havery stated support of staff's recommendation.
Council directed staff to ascend map designating proposed
"spine" road to intersect with Bonita and 79th.
Council consensus was not reached regarding densities
in area.
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Foliotu.in dy.sraussion by Council and st�t£f, Council directed
s- of i -#:o -orepare. text speaking to M-4 set backs wit i+i-3
zoning;., protecting existing greenway, deleting obje.tional
put -a.c;Y2t pP,rmitted uses that generate odor and/or noise
to ba considered by Council at August 8th meeting.
5. Pr"►Fiit &. U 'CN SP;:C E PLAN
Foli.owin; di.sout-- i on by Council and staff. Council concurred to
cl:t ect :�L-reviousto etext followi.ngyPolic11 yd,�l0.incorporate statement as
o . t of r
(r3) P :,,rtning' -", sis•t•ant advised Council that Park Board would be
�:rr iderzrzg user fees for Cook Park at their next: meeting,
Council directed staffed gtodadviseoParkrBoardetheQmatterdisCnot
-under consideration at this time.
6. 72.nd/2�'7INTE:Rt HANGE IjgpROVB4F.ivT PROJECT
Cal StateAH ighwayrDepartmentreported
Technic l Advmember of the
isory Committee.
State was
(b) heeaaringtregardingised Council interchange at Tigard High Sch ol,atipublic
August 11th
at 7�30 P-M-
7. LIBLI RY 14ATER:IALS & EQUIPPJ1- VT
(a) Administrator called Council's attention to memo from Librarian
r=egarding application for grant: to purchase materials and
equipment.
8. OTHER
(a) Status of 135th tension
Council did not request report.
(b) Co, uracil C�m�ensation Ordinance
.Administrator provided Council with draft Ordinance for their
consideration.
{o) School_ af cam
Chief Adams reported on success of program in 76-77 and requested
Council authorization to continue in program.
Council consensus was to authorize continued participation in
program.
(d) Ca School Civic Center
Informational memo from Administrator.
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(e) Bingo Ordinance
Administrator stated would onsideration at August ovide Council i th Bingo
sste
8th meeting*
Ordinance for
(f) Councilman Scheckla commended
officeriChuck
Martin
for his
assistance in matter taking place
(g) Mayor questioned received noticer$.om staf mtotcompleteirerator
stated developer had
quired island.
(h) Staff to check out condition of ditch on East side of Burnham
between Main and Ash.
(i) Administrator reported water rights had been temporarily dis-
continued at Cook Park as of July 12th.
(J) Mayor stated Council was invited to attend party at Bob Stimler's
home after Town & Country Days parade.
(k) Englewood Playground Maintenance
Mayor questioned-what action could-be.-taken -to force.-developer
to comply with agreement to maintain area in question.
Administrator reported contacting Ernie Platt, Developer.
General discussion followed - staff to follow through on matter.
(1) CRAG MEETING
CRAG Meeting - Re: Pacific Highway signalization funding - August
4th at 5 P.M. in the CRAG offices.
9. ADJOURNMENT 10:35 P.M.
MW eco er - Tigard
ATTEST:
Mayor - of Tigard
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TC: City Council
FROM: Planning Department
-SUBJECT: Gomnlete Revised Plan Text for the �nvircnmental
Desa.,-_r_ and Open Space Plan
DATE: Jaly 27, 1977
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Attached is the complete revised text for the Environmental
Design and Open Space Plan requested by the Co LL^cil at the
Study Session held July 18, 1977. The Plan, in its present
state, is the result of voluminous public testimony and
estensive study session discussions. Through the process of
evaluation, revision and re-evaluation,several substantive
e original draft. The resulting
changes have been made to th
document is a highly workable and reasonable tool which through
its implementation can ensure that future development is
environmentally sound, with designs that compliment the natural
beauty of Tigard. It also provides a means for the adequate
provision of parks and recreational facilities phased with the
development of the area and in tune with the needs and desires
of the City' s residents.
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CITY OF TIGARD
P.O. Box 23397
12420 S.W. Main, Tigard, Oregon 97223
Final Draft Report
Environmental Design and Open Space Plan
For Tigard
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City of Tigard
July 27, 1977
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Woe unto them that join house to house
that lay field to field, till there be
no place, that they may be placed alone
in the midst of the earth ! "
Isaiah 5-8
INTRODUCTION
The roots of this document are planted in issues much broader than
the title might suggest. In essence, it is a plan intended to preserve
the natural characteristics and amenities of the Tigard Community, while
simultaneously providing a sense of integrated community design. As a
bonus for t1:is method of planning, a useable network of open spaces for
recreation and relaxation is identified and permanently set aside.
Growth in any community means a reduction of open space. Across the
.--ration, houses are covering agricultural land, flood plains and wetlands
are being filled and built on, and a multitude of unique natural features
are being exploited. and lost forever. At the same time, growing popula-
tions place an increasing premium on the preservation of these same re-
sources. The loss of forest lands, scenic views, wildlife habitats, and
increasing pollution addes emphasis to the need for preservation and con-
servation of our valuable resources.
These conflicts between growth and the environment are the result
of the several components of urban development competing for the use of
our land resources to suit their specific needs and desires. The basic
conflict is between the individual land use rights and the broader inte-
rest of the entire community. This is a major philosophical question
for which there is rising pressure to resolve. Tigard and other local
governments throughout the- land are confronted with this issue on a
daily basis. The solution undoubtedly lies in the recognition of the
necessity for maintaining an equitable balance between the government 's
desire to protect the public interest and the individuals , business and
corporation's wish to use his land as he pleases.
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This Plan recognizes the value of the natural environment and
attempts to establish the degree of respect due the land. This is
accomplished through a process of using nature as the major guide to
land development . In the following plan, nature ' s processes are used
to determine policy direction to insure that continued development will
be in harmony with the natural features of the community and in the best
interest of all concerned.
The Plan policies are presented in three major sections. The first
section, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION, deals with natural
processes (storm water runoff, erosion, etc . ) and subsequent physical
limitations (flood plain, steep slopes, soil types, etc. ) . It also
sets the framework for the sections two and three. Using environmental
criteria, section one establishes construction and location controls for
all types of development. Speicifc areas such as flood plains, steep
slopes and natural habitats are categorized as non-developable and set
aside as permanent open space.
Section two, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY DESIGN, augments these controls
by offering community design criteria for the purpose of integrating
development with the physical features of the area. These criteria are
centered primarily on the appearance of a structure and its relationship
to topography, natural vegetation and surrounding land uses.
The thir:' :-section , PARKS AND RECREATION, completes the package by
formulating policies and standards to guide the development of a system
of parks and open spaces aimed at maximizing recreational opportunity
and aesthetic benefit to community residents. The open space system
proposed by this Plan was generated by using the lands designated (from
section one) as environmentally unsound for construction as its founda-
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tion. The majority of these unbuildable lands are along Fanno Creek
and its tributaries and are referred to in the Comprehensive Plan as
the Greenway System. In addition, the Greenway is augmented by specif-
ic sites selected for their environmental uniqueness (e.g. , attractive-
ness, historic value and/or recreational potential) . The individual
components of the open space system are to be linked together, for
optimum. accessibility, use and enjoyment, by means of a. 'network of
pedestrian/bike paths.
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Thus, the total package yields an integrated community design . The
design ensures the continuance of natural cycles and enhances the visual
attractivesness of the community. Simultaneously, the community bene-
fits in several ways:
Psychologically, through retention of essential natural features
which daily remind the individual of the delicate thread connecting each
person 's life to the natural order of things;
Sociologicallfrom expanded recreational opportunity allowing
diverse community participation in outdoor activites, and through a
community design that promoies community identity ;
Persoiwi ly, from increased health and safety derived from reduced
air pollution (e.g. , natural air purification of trees) and minimized
potential for damage to property or loss of human life, caused by
natural hazar,?s such as flooding and land slides ;
And Economically, through efficiencies in supplying public services
(police, fire, water) to a unified area, and from an enhanced city image
promoting increased property values and attracting new employment in
the form of commerce and industry.
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THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
PLANNING AREA
The City of Tigard, once a,farming community, is now essentially a
residential suburb of Portland, It is situated in the southeast portion
of Washington County abutting portions of western Clackamas and Multno-
mah Counties. However, in order to accommodate expected growth and to
give consideration to areas directly influenced by the city, the plan
area boundaries were drawn outside the actual city limits (see map p. ) •
The plan area is served by three major transportation routes, Pacific
Highway, Highway 217 and Interstate 5. Two rail lines also serve the
area.
PHYSICAL SETTING
Tigard is located at the lower end of the Fanno Creek Drainage Basin
which empties into the Tualatin River at the city 's southern boundary .
This location makes flooding a particular community concern which this
plan addresses.
However, while Fanno Creek poses the threat of periodic flooding, it
also offers the natural asset of a relatively undeveloped and heavily
vegetated meandering course through the center of the community . This
feature becomes even more attractive when the tributary streams are
added, as they flow between gently rolling hills often covered with
significant stands of timber. The major topographic relief in the plan
area is in the western portion in the form of Bull and Little Bull
Mountains. EJevations within the plan area range from 500 feet near the
top of Bull Mountain to 110 feet at the Tualatin River.
DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
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Since the early 1950's the community has undergone, at an increasing-
ly rapid rate, a transformation from rural to suburban land use. Develop-
ment was uncontrolled and unplanned until the adoption of the 1971 Tigard
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Community Plan. The Community Plan was the city ' s first attempt to
counteract the unsightly strip commercial and disjointed residential
sprawl of the 1960' s. Fortunately, since the Community Plan , more
attention has been given to aesthetic design . Nevertheless, Tigard is
left with an undesireable scar of strip commercial development along
Pacific Highway. Early development also exploited the natural amenities
of the community, inefficiently consuming land with little regard for
F natural processes or recreational space. The land use map (P. ) shows
the majority of the commercial activity being centered on Pacific high-
way with increasing development along Highway 217 and Hall Boulevard.
The more intensive industrial uses occur west of Interstate 5, along
72nd Avenue and follow the Burlington Northern and Southern Pacific
railroad tracks.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
While scattered throughout the plan areas, is primarily west of Hall
Blvd. and southwest of Highway 217. Multi-family units are generally
located along major arterials, concentrated on Hall Boulevard, Pacific
Highway, reenburg.
There eight schools located within the plan area. Among these
there is ( i ) high school, (2) junior high schools and (5) elementary
schools. Tho school district also owns additional land for future school
sites.
The City of Tigard presently owns six park sites (63.12) acres) ,
some of which are not developed. With a present population of 15,400
there is approximately 4.1 acres of park land per 1000 people in the plan
area (excluding useable school property) . The City also has an addi-
tional 86.13 acres of land dedicated by various developments for public
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use. Much of this land lies in the fl.00d plain , and is suitable for E
paths and non-intensive recreational use.
In spite of some negative circumstances, resulting from past
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development, Tigard has numerous advantages which, if properly addressed,
allow for a smooth recovery from its unplanned history. First on the
list of positive attributes is the topography. The rolling terrain
effectively hides the majority of Tigard's development. From I-5
relatively little development is visible, only limited industry. For
the most part, Highway 217 is below grade allowing only the very low
areas along the highway to be seen . Most of these areas are presently
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undeveloped. Pacific Highway is the primary problem from a community
design standpoint . Even here, however, only the development directly
adjacent the highway is in the usual line of vision from the street .
Supplementary to the topography is the abundance of natural vegetation
located throughout the community. This vegetation quite often screens
development in lower areas that would otherwise be visible .from higher
elevations.
Besides the screening of present development, there still remains
several large undeveloped tracts of land, many -of which are along Paci-
fie Highway. Properly planned, 'development of these areas can greatly
reduce the visual impact of- continued growth. In addition, there are
strips of land in public rights-of-way that can be landscaped to improve
community appearance. A strong planning commitment and community co-
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operation can be invaluable toward mitgating the mistake of the past
while safeguarding the future.
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SECTION ONE:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
Goal: To protect andromote
P public health and safety, to regulate
development in inherently hazardous areas and to preserve
environmental quality.
Even though Tigard has numerous ordinances and
Policies controlling
development, the policies in this plan were developed as if no controls
were presently in existnece. This method was used to ensure a holistic
approach to policy formulation, rather than a patchwork or bandage
process.
People and subsequently governments, face environmental problems as
a result of activities that are either improperly located or otherwise
contrary to natural processes. Nature offers a well balanced system
of events; natural cycles. When these cycles are disrupted by human
intervention, nature may react in an unforgiving manner.
In terms of developing the land for human uses, there are certain
Physical characteristics that limit the type and level of activity that
can safely occur. . These characteristics are referred to as natural
hazards or physical limitations. There are three major development
limitations which exist in the plan area. They are:
1 . Flood plains and Wetlands
2. Runoff and erosion
3. Soil instability.
.These are discussed in greater detail in the appendix.
Even though these limitations to building are characteristically
separate, they are linked through the interrelated natural processes
that create them. These interconnections are directly related to the
roles of:
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1 . geologic deposits and processes
2. water and the hydrologic cycle f
3. soil properties
4 . slope
5. vegetation
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In order to minimize potential development hazards due to physical
limitations and hazards, these interrelationships require a program of
coordinated control, ensuring the balanced continuation of nature 's
processes.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
The physical features which form the make-up of any piece of land
have a direct relationship to the type and density of development which
can be accommodated on that property (carrying capacity) . Combinations
such as steep slopes and unstable soils create severe development con-
straints (appendix ) . Excessive development in such physically
limited areas greatly increases the potential severity of landslide,
--Rrthquake damage, flooding, etc.
Policy 1. Designate areas of physicaZ Zimitation (poorly drained, seasonally
flooded, ground instability) and incorporate these designations in
,ttN, city zoning ordinance and map, and develop graduated development
restrictions according to the distinct characteristics of the con-
straints and anticipated limitations.
FLOOD PLAINS, WETLANDS AND RUNOFF/EROSION
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Often in the past , development has occured along streams and drain-
Kgeways that are subject to periodic flooding. This reduces the natural
capacity of the land to control runoff and erosion and consequently in-
creases the potential for flooding during times of peak rainfall .
Objectives: Using the detailed information gathered on flood plains,
wetlands and areas of serious drainage problems, develop policies to:
1 . Control development, and encourage non-intensive uses,
in these areas.
2. Minimize the runoff-erosion impact of development on the
surrounding area and downstream properties .
3. Emphasize the retention of a vegetation buffer along streams
and drainageways, to reduce runoff and flood damage and
provide erosion control .
In the process of evaluating the plan area for flood plains and wet
lands, several informational problems were identified :
1 .' Discrepancies were found between calculated flood elevations
and their demarcation on the official maps.
2. Vague delimitation of flood plains along Summer and Red
Rock Creeks.
3. Lack and distinction between the floodway (area of fastest
:stream flow) and the flood plain fringe.
4. T. ck of reliable hydrologic data regarding flood levels
::;petted from future development.
In addition to these problems there is the issue of the cumulative
effect of development upstream of Tigard. Flood levels in Tigard will
be substantially determined by the controls exercised over development
outside the plan area (see appendix ) .
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Policy 2. The city shaZZ initiate a cooperative, inter,jurisdictionaZ water shed,
storm drainage and flood plain management study of the Fanno Creek
basin, and establish restrictive interim standards for development
until sufficient data is available to set standards at identified
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levels of adequacy. Interim standards shaZZ limit the rate of runoff
and erosion caused by a development both during and at completion of
construction, as well as development in all flood platin and wetZand
areas identified in the physical inventory.
The Fanno Creek drainage system includes numerous small water courses.
The integrity of these natural drainageways is intrinsically connected to
the system's capacity to reduce excessive runoff and subsequent flood
levels. Often, however, developers alter these water courses to suit
their development purposes, usually to provide more usable land. The
resultant adverse impacts are detrimental to the entire drainage system.
Policy 3. The City shalt restrict alteration of natural drainageways unless it
can be demonstrated that the benefits are greater than the detrimental
effects. Other ,jurisdictions in the Fanno Creek Basin shaZZ be en-
couraged to do the same.
Besides the basic need to control development in flo3d prone areas,
it was found that public knowledge of flood plain hazards was lacking.
Many of the obstructions previously placed in the flood plain were the
result of either ignorance or overly optimistic attitudes about potential
flooding problems. These obstructions (eg. Main Street Bridge) hinder
the flow of high water and tend to increase flood levels.
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Policy 4 . 7"ne city shall develop methods of removing and/or flood proofing major
obstructions within the flood plain. The city should also consider
methods of educating the public regarding the flood platin.
Vegetation, without a doubt, (appendix
serves an essential func-
tion in the process of runoff and erosion control . Nonetheless, it is
too often removed and replaced by buildings and asphalt .
Policy 5. The City shaZZ adopt an ordinance to regulate ;,he removal and/or
replacement of existing natural vegetation in designated areas
(flood plains, drainageways, areas of high visibility, unique
habitats, or rare species). Significant trees or stands of timber
shall also be protected.
Proper administration of the above policies relies heavily upon
the availability of adequate information upon which to assess the
environmental impacts of a project. The development, which creates the need,
should be responsible for providing the city with the necessary data
for making sound decisions. The burden,after all , is on the applicant to
prove that the project will not adversely affect the environment or
create undue future liabilities for the City.
Policy 6. Require a site development report (eg., hudroZooy soils, ueoZogy)
for major projects in designated areas; and a statement reflecting
methods to be .used to minimize th- runoff erosion impact of the
development on the sourrounding area and downstream propc,rties.
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The design of developments within the community can be regarded
from two view points ; the design of structures as they relate to site and
function (architectural design) ; and their relationship to the
sourrounding area (community design) . Both aspects are of equal import-
ance.
Good architectural deiign is necessary to provide visual variety
and allow for individual identity. At the same time, good community
design provides a sense of unity with other development while eliminating
nflicting appearances.
Policy 9. In order to realize a sense of integrated comnranity design, the
design review ordinance shall be modified to include specified
Zandscape objectives, emphasizing the incorporation of natural
veaetation and unique topographic featza-cs in site design. Careful
consideration should also be given to the 3600, 3 dimensional impact
of a site and structure design.
In considering the overall character of the community , it is
i.,iportant Lo look to the past . As a community develops it should not
discard its ;past for the sake of the future. Historic features provide a
link w7th t1a past and add character and variety to the community ' s
design. Unfortunately, much of Tigard 's heritage has already been lost
to development with only a few distinct structures remaining. There
have been some extensive efforts by local citizens to document the history
of Tigard for the enjoyment of future generations. These efforts should
be supported.
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I,- vC• i l �truct ='2� \--.:Cl ".1 : ..._iC /cr pr_` ate effcrt)
iceniifiEG' as sig-niricant. The City C-":O'll'° aISO CCn GiC�f" the
de".elcz--ent C_ '_r' c- pre fear. b}y the re::C-;at_on CC a .. -C
5 .:^. ..'..._ _ as an hist oic _useL'm C:' Ce..�E="� =?ei
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_iali CQ.-,-o1 e}.t 1..e. t D.;rh?m 'nc 1 .
re Cl 1r at�tiI t-on as an �,t i�T-:t Of
enta community design is the issue of farm land rescur Ces. r':,:Eard t
heritage ge ?e lin'_:ea to i is agrarian ^as an G
2::C vEatioeS of x:115 disa-ppearing history sho,11d be a .: -
in addiiion, rarm land ties _ntc the Tiattern of Ot e n space set forth in th—_
CC= pity t s Gtesitrn cb�ectives.
;?ntil the early 1950' s, Tigard d -`"ir ril. remained
CCS "1_li '. ]^V:CVer, Since tie COnZ'2rs_^,n t0 suburban 1gCS }EC, :.
Creasinz amounts of `_arm lard .'av'e been :crverted t0 ot:'.er uses.
�n/�yE�:'2lLi8'�.=r:t; �the
(�-'t/�W-7`�LnC. ^E:^_Cl:lii:.^�! l(227� rG?' p1t'`�7jii-cl
sera-ion it must be cocniGe1 t'.1-,.at .hard lies wit-in t- i. rl_rPn
grcv,th. boundaries established byr i�.r'i. ;;:icer these CirL'CWat?I:Ces t _preserv-
ing
re=erV-
ing !a--Se tracts of farm land Mould p12Ce an il:7E CE::c';i :.ur,_"E t
ccW..Lr:i t;; tC C.^c CSe
densities elzetti ::c
_neede rerldential Space. An aCd_t-icn21 _e
of these re%:2i2'ing parcels Pre net b,? eccn CW=C2_ly
viable.
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Essentially, in a fast growing suburban community like Tigard,
ibe issue of preserving farm land should be left up to the in-
dividual property owners.
Policy 11 . The City should encourage owners of large vacant, p»ime and univue aa-
ricuZturaZ, lands or rood lots to retain: them in their
present use.
Another resource issue than can be related to community design
is the extraction of sand and gravel deposits which are found in the
plan area. For the most part , this resource is scattered in small
deposits. Some, however, may be of sufficient size and quality to
warrant future extraction.
The manner in which these areas are exploited and especially
rehabilitated after extraction has both environmental and design
implications. However, the environmental concerns can be addressed
through proper design criteria.
Policy 12. If natural resource extraction is determined to Ge ,7easib7e,
the Cita shaZZ develop extraction and re?zaoilitation standards
to minimize environmental problems and conflicts with adjacent
land uses.
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;c t,ro ide a'_7 . E';"_s- i1`'ac_t` anandn„ tly`r C� _2c`_ .o n,-;
2ve recreat- Onal n :c n i ti es -'C, she
"ci.,th in a coil uni t1' __-.2 I''_g2rd to-n--s to C'i:_=.._E'.'? '-CM
4c?ilaoilit;;- o, land !'cr recreat_`=R -purDCces. Inc_r a in,; -nd !'_'e�.
are 2 C =).. 'T:di._g _actor c_.d mac.__,. to inhibit. 2i.Ci.t?S:tiCI: C'--:' ^'.:.c!.` .,y
rC'Cre2.'._C'7 land. S;mullanec ,sib , regi cnal growth Cc'nt2i:"ment ^'..:nd,:c.:"_es
'7a'r'e
been dra,.,rn, increasing tlae -'-'es lure `'ar r'e elo '"'e t ; ;s `e the
boundaries. Tigard i s located ilii.hin -he gro t= cl-nt—ainment area.
"_'herefore, i ncreaSed demands for development can be expect-ed, resull-lin
in even ;;renter _pressures to ccr.sL=e a.vaileble cpen space.
ti7e supply cf land decrenases, the, reed fo- recrect7lcr.2l
•y„+Y..a.. n In Y.�A .L na�r� +' a"` 1^ `yc i,y ^Q:
s�ace lnc as s. A a u. o..nL e-. vn ., e':ore , =�1_ t � r
r'rc21_t_£S
by deviSinZ a =?t_^.CC for fi-anC=^.E 2 12n- cc^ _s'_ . _Can cn
Z
deve10-mlent FroEraL' Lh2t can coz_—ete tti?tls the L'."'"S5:.:2S of
S*_nce r,.'ti: development .ill ge(nE rain the increased C:eMP-Ind, E--ch a
in , me od must lock towar4- t::..s ne1•; development, bc-ar._n:s I:: c_:Fre C_ t.`:E
_`inane
1: t_;e n'•'GCes z of pla n.iI:_ .fc 2 park. ?_7c rr-•_ .
Y'
` -ec c-Esary to Caars`,fJ c.znc.i!n s .1" a_L:..
M"� `', � � i•'.1...^.i. `•'11.1 Cr
aid_- '.'on, the establishment cr a repscna' 2e e^.C' .c _ _^__7 �
progra= rc2-;Uires 2 1istILng c f :.riGrILt�Ez 2'?C. m_J_n 3w l.v S' C`1' Se:':_:C-
to ,:e F".^..-ceded. The act.;a.l deve_cF=enti, of such a y,—7 .em
I'c1?t-- the provisicr c' r?c_l=ti 2F a-d Ser.T_ceF. to the l =-
nced ,, anA- re-crc ticn r
c_=^' '1?. 'ark claS Serica t41_vn�- and 2 .nndar d Sh:t1, aGC:to_
v�
Levaloped _car the aC^' Sijlv./ and dev i .'L:.t c= is?_`-_ C^� n
s ace c--sten; Capa:._: Cr e:-;Sur_n'o an 2'E: _ =te s
i Cye:: Sy=Ce a: �'t C'rc2tiCn?l rac'_1-ties, r-ctl; relate tC
specific :seeds of th.e local -esidents.
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M ctRndar,s .? C --CI _c z e _ a:,e �i_te es
"evelop:Len t of a -car!: yst m .Ch "ccC -^ -•�.l =r- �S C^^' � _ '-
_S responsive T,o I he :aried __"ec- C al nee41- �'1 S res_ e: - .
:C:•.-ever, specific need-s end Q_s=res dl_`_Er from ne 'hborhocd t„
hood. In addition , the needs of future residents can-not be ac-
cura tc2 v, prQjecte: For t_"aS? reasons the par'_: t._veI ent -tr is
crm_._. ci �_ c
%page i Were e-stablls_^.et.
The districts Were - selected based en preset development pa-,terns,
the selected park standards, and by us-,--..c- major scree-.s as access
barriers. They are not per'r-anent and ray be adjusted in the future if
Circumstances change. . The purpose of the districts is to provide
ser-vice areas where the amount and types of recreational facili;,ies ca^
be planned for and eventually provided based upon the specific reeds of
the poeple residing there.
PARK S`_'STF?V: C7 A ECIFICATIONS
1: Tani Parks
2. Neighborhood Parks
3. Community Parks
4. barge Urban Parks
5. Regional Parks
E. General Cpen Space Preservation Oriented - May be combined)
A. Scenic Pathways C. Natural :reserves
B. T_andscaped 'rens
7. 'A„a,,er Oriented Sites
A. Fishing C. SWi u,irb
B. Boating
S. Special Use Areas
A. Play and Ball Fields �. Trails
B. Courts (Tennis, Basketball) F. Sports Comples (2 or mere
C. Ranges (Rifle, BOW and Arrow) of above)
U. Swimming Pools s. Fold Courses
5. Cultural Facilities
in, T-isi.oric Sites
11. Zctivity Centers
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in t:-e ''CLIC;._":o compon=- :t ndardE T::e
are used to denote a Min-imaum. desi-rable le—el of facilities t:a?t
be provided, and an additional level that should be yrovide(f, ff` --
possible. The si--e and population figures act as a g?-,ide . but ea-,-
park should reflect-, in its size and desiF-n t-he -relati-on-Shin b-e t eon
people, space and facilities the site is inten^ed to
The size and acres Der 1OC) popi'iat-on figures are set at ar
average desirable level for each component. Tno overall desirable
level set by these standards is 10 acre Der IOCD :,eoDle :,hich is aD-
roxi:mately the present level provided within the Cit;,*. l^ ce--binaticr.,
L.hese standards constitute an ideal park. system..
Basic AssumptionE:
1. The Ideal Pari. SyFtem is intended to serve as a guide and
will be used to Evaluate decisions on the OngCir_o process
of parks development. 1 . will also ser'-re as the b?Fir for
establis�:inC a systems stems develotmer:t rrcoram.
2. Due to economic constraints or popul:-tion ch-aracteristics
the .ideal may :lever be _ruched. , c i£-
D licy deo ^C..
s
should be bared on prior ties tat ?Me eccnal�y f='-- bl,.�
ca_-,, ,
but also directed tcward the e_teb2irhed ldeaj etc=
3. :,"re assumpticns, data, criteria 2'.:d pr�liCics rL':UiC:
j��."iOC�1C2liT r -v.e-e:ed tc 2ccci:r.t
The -.-r'r: 2Crcage s ta:7cards Pre set for -1 pnd;, ava=lctle to
general 1'%`7l i r.., and Gl.-n-ed Cr oth�eikise csrA trclled by the City
V \.c1r
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QCyC:=a ti i: �?tF'u^'_iC 2�n+ cS�. ^.^.?y d0 :.^: i CliiCe.
1. Public sch-OC1 property riot ava_lable for active out:'Cor
recreation).
2. SpeCi21 areas - p2th`.ti2y s, cem-eteries, cold courses, etc.
3. Private or voluntary agency lands and facilities.
Vacant undeveloped land not 'ander cwnership or control of
'he -it..
1C.
PARK_ AND OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
I. MINI PARKS
Purpose: To supply a minimum of park land to serve as a
"Back Yard" for isolated areas or where density,
lot si-e, and/or income conditions deny avail-
ability of such facilities; or where access to
neighborhood parks is restricted; or to provide
landscaped sitting areas in the commercial core
of the city.
Size: 2500 sq. ft. to 1 acre
Acres/
People: I acre/1000
Service
Area: 1/4 mile radius
Location: Determined by need
Facilities/
Activities: Play equipment, hard surface for wheeled toys,
sand area, benches and tables and- trash recepticals
shall be provided. Benches, vegetation and trash
recepticals shall be provided in commercial area
parks.
2. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Purpose: To serve as the neighborhood center for active
and passive recreation.
Size: 2 to 5 acres.
Acres/
People: 2 acres/1000
Se,X�Sg: i mile radius
Location: Should be centrally located and away from mayor
thoroughfares. Ideally adjacent to elementary
schools. Easy visibility and access from surrounding
residents and public right-of-way should be con-
sidered.
Facilities/
Activities: Should be individually designed but shall provide,
open play areas, picnic area, drinking fountains, and
trash recepticals. Consideration should be given
to provision of playground facilities, natural
areas, fencing, lighting and ease of maintenance.
Additional facilities should be based on the recom-
mendations of neighborhood residents and the City
Park Board.
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3. C0101UNITY PARKS
Purpose: To provide facilities which generally cannot be
provided at the neighborhood level. To supple-
ment facilities provided by junior and senior
high schools and provide close at hand recreational
space.
Size: 10 to 20 acres.
Acres/
People: 2.5 acres/1000
Service
Area: Two to 3 neighborhoods. 1 to 1.5 mile radius.
Location: Should be central to the mighborhoods to be
served and have direct access to major trans-
portation thoroughfares and bike paths.
Facilities/
Activities: Should be individually designed and shall provide
ballfields, tennis courts, multi-use paved areas
(basketball, volleyball) picnic areas and cooking
facilities, open play areas, trails, restrooms,
irrigation, trash recepticals, fencing, lighting,
off-street parking and an internal road system
to allow for police surveilance. Should provide
shelters, natural areas and activity centers.
Facilities available through adjacent schools will
be included as part of the site requirements.
4. LARGE URBAN PARK
Purpose: To provide the residents of the greater community
with an opportunity to get away from the noise
and congestion of the city without traveling a
great distance. To provide large areas for diverse
activities encompassing passive and intensive
uses.
Size: 50-150 acres
Acres/ 5 acres/1000
Per-?le:
Service
Area: 5 mile radius
Location: Should be easily accessible by auto or transit.
Ideally located with access for water activities.
Local pedestrian/bike access shall be provided.
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and nat.-.ir- ,!2
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are a an`
:aa-%74 n:- Traver' aa-r-Fe r C
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na 'L.,--ral -stat- a-rea.
:1V) to several th: -'=a:d acres.
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!-n area •K--.-Lch :--a crc
De n m-nde nt or. a,;2-4 abl e r s n--rc,--s 71-sily rid'=c-nt
o- a lase or river.
Facilities/
-r-unds, p4-1-41-
end
oriented ac-Liv it-- n,-c v f E:d.
Iso
'-veic--cn- may P
,V—N ,
0 02 i Z.e',=
c 71 e Tc sncouraZe acccEs and usc
scs-nic "c.:---:S rc:tez:
t,cc for
-.-aripble aE-- 2ppr..pr* 2te.
p t i o n
tc-
*ty.
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-rOcn To ^' c�';C linear area Of .^.a�L` 21 rd man-mace
r-
1 a, .. r h ;ill ince nr other - bers or
�e .1 ty whILc _ :CG eat O :i L E:
the park s a-e-M, schools and Qtly- public places. `o
_^Ot'-de for�conse-vaticn of sce_i c and natural art as,
especially water courses Pn,a areas subject to flood-
4-g. 17c provide :::fE areas alar thcr 0:.2€_ fa,_,es o--
bet..een ccn'lici; o ycr?C uses. i0yoi:. 2 �2eli.^.' G-
oeneral ouennevs to :re cc.::`;.ir._ty .
Facilities/
Activities: Scericways shall provide trails or walkways and
trash rete-oticals. T;.e lana s:?11 be ret?_i?-.ed
primarily in its natural Ccndition alcr:g %•:ate=way s
and Other areas of natural v Glue. in a.r as K-Aere
develorment has occurred, landscapini; and desi-n
controls shall be applied. Addi;,icnal lancscaninr,
should be provided 2lcnfr these Cerrid rs. nest
areas should be provided.
ZQCatiQn: Bordering katert:2y5 and areas subject-
n: to flooring,
alor.G tr anepertation and utility corridors.
3. PLL A-REAS:
rarpese. To beau .ir," areas nct :erv_r.. an actual par'!: func �_n
but that would add t0 an atmcsp'.?e=e of open s aCe .
acilities/
Activi pies: Facilities should be limited to wal n:'ays arc sit—
ting areas, trash recerticats chould be. provided.
location: A 1 c _ :a'or tran_!znc'c-t. cr cc:"- -C c:?d in`__ c PnF_. s,
Co=iertial frontages, -lamas, r-alls, and perkir.,S lots .
:r.lU?.A1: F, ^_DIVE S.
U JC es n; ves ?n, -.c -••.''t s .aJ"'lra,
'�C e: Top.renv0 L' :�.nG r S✓alr u
values available for ^ublis ?c:ucation _nai enj-:-;,ant
t rouIgi-. visual co:'_t?ct or an, cn-site
�aci1it e5/
Ctfv. t .es. l:alurai p ese"ve fac=1..ties she!' tC
t0 Protect a.--d e.^_ c'm:x the site, uch as
re:lC2:ld C" Enuararails, re-
cept_cals srd landscapi.r.S Ccmi atible activities
ould include in'al%iY:C, vie.,inn an -nature study.
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Location: Dependent on available resources
?. WATER ORIENTED SITES
Purpose: To encourage access to and use of waterways.
Sites may exist as individuals or as part of a
multi-use park.
Facilities/
Activities: Appropriate uses would be swimming, boating and
fishing. Fishing access shall include trails and
trash recepticals, if appropriate. Improvements
shall include docks, rafts, parking and trash
recepticals.
Location: Dependent on available resources.
8. SPECIAL USE AREAS
Purpose: To provide areas and facilities for activities
usually requiring special facilities (eg. , courts
and playfields). These special facilities general-
ly restrict other uses on the same site. They
can be supplied individually or in complexes
incorporating two or more of the uses in this
category, and should be constructed at a park
site.
Facilities/
Activities: Depends on opportunity being provided. For com-
plexes, restrooms and trash recepticals shall be
provided. For playfields, ballfields and golf
courses, irrigation and trash recepticals shall
be provided. Facilities such as rifle ranges
are not likely to be provided within the com-
munity, however, programs should be provided to
use facilities elsewhere. Parking shall be pro-
vided. Bleachers and lighting should be. provided
when appropriate.
Size: Depends on facility being provided and whether it
is a complex or single facility. Courts and fields
shall be regulation size for intended use.
Service
Area: Depends on activity and type of facility, (eg.
complex or single), and the type of park it is
located in.
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9. CULTURAL FACILITIES
Purpose: To provide a place, in the community, for formal
or informal public gathering that will allow for
increased cultural enrichment.
Facilities/
Activities: Cultural facilities may- include plazas, malls,
small parks, fountains, open-air/indoor
theaters and a library and meeting hall complex.
Trash recepticals and benches shall be provided.
For landscaped areas irrigation shall be provided.
Larger facilities shall provide off-street
parking.
Location: Depends on facility being provided. Malls and
plazas should be placed in the commercial core or
well developed areas. Larger facilities should
be located away from congestion, a plaza can be
incorporated into a larger facility or complex.
Should serve the entire community.
10. HISTORIC SITES:
l Purpose: To identify and preserve local historic sites and
i structures for enjoyment and education of present
and future generations.
Facilities/
Activities: Historic sites shall be developed or incorporated
in a development in a way that preserves the in-
tegrity of the site or structure. Interpretive
signs and trash recepticals shall be provided.
Parking, trails, picnic facilities and protective
fencing should be provided when feasible.
Location: Dependent on available resources.
11. ACTIVITY CENTERS
Purpose: To provide indoor areas for gatherings of
local residents or special age groups of the
City's population.
Facilities/
Activities: Could be for a specific age group, (eg. , senior
citizens or youths) or the entire comzminity.
Centers shall provide meeting rooms, kitchen or
concessions, lounge, work rooms, restrooms,
trash recepticals, off-street parking, and land-
scaped areas. Could be supplied in conjunction
with a cultural center.
Location: Should be easily accessible to all groups intended
to be served by the facility. Shall be located
with a direct access by auto, transit or pathway.
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divic;ua1 P2r-- sites,
iSIPF C e Stan arm a - Iles
'-
accord-r� io the follati ir.- - r r y -- .
�o i p .
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Fac ilyties aith4n a Par' ,ti='1
and des'resr i• l�
O_ ..'•e C--' �- -C+ _"esir—en is 2: =..c
C araCteristics Of �i_^.e sitE. Pz?^k a:G/C ^ :^
oC`^`
rma _
ira greatest dend andi least supply S:lOUl
C re;E'Gti
:e^:•
est de.-elopyerlt priorities. =5
B. Psrr_s should be -planned t c insure _
greatest n,.;mbe o� local residents.• ` c r_�.
r 1° For this reaso-
acquisition and developmerl c` C^.i:munity° level tia: -X.s s'—Cul'-2
be given the highestio_ + , -
Pr "i .;;
C. Develop-ment Of additional neighbor food pr!rks
lower priority `'a- public tardir: are -"' •^ -ca
,,rovided by the Pri.aye recto
L.
` i have
t• ,
;,arks -
supP -ed at public clpense on.Ly, if an crza
C+,---
is -Ixtremely limited.
s'
1 y
�. . ."OV. ..O'2 Cr regional wprk `vC�1' ._
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as an rater vur isdictionalr^
p ..Cec t, -'-nom s::c::'_c .._ve a _c,,•
Priority unless unusual circuzst•ances ariS_ .
CookP2r•_v_ ►hO ,1d
u be Considered a u_la-g-_ �;,
.rl par--- ar.-'_
. should be `;l�-- r e v s.I cpe`' 1
✓' 1. :F_G=E CCr:SiC�_ a.iC� is ==;'c t
• r.
another facility Of this classi.ficatiC�':. _ M.
2 expansion nr
this Park will be a high priority.
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ri ".ccepta.ce of any lands dedicated for park t_z.noCses si?_ll be
bases Pct i ts ..Useful ness f ad;np te::ili ty to t^_a a,dc, ted
rar!'_ and open space system.
Policy 15. New developments shall be responsible for runding their
share of nee. parks, based on an established acreage standard.
The City shall, however, seek additional fur.^s t:=ot:gh public
sources such as special levies and grants.
Policy lb. Developers shall be given a 'choice of optional ti•.eys to pro-
vide open space based on the established park acreage stand-
ard. They can either:
1. Contribi:te to the systems development fund in proportion
to the established park acreage standard.
2. Develop a portion of an existing park equivalent to the
par'; acreage standard for their project.
3. Develop a new park on site subject to the approval of
the City.
iiensity bonuses should also be considered for open space provided,
which exceeds the park acreage requirements; but shall be granted -c--
cording to the standards established by the separate neighborhood plans.
Community Schools
Tigard School District 23J owns large tracts of land within the plan
area, 'some of which are slated for future development to meet increased
demands. Schools are public facilities, and their buildings consume
considerably less than the total acreage available. They also provide
many recreational facilities such as gymnasiums, tennis courts, etc.
For these reasons, they are an obvious source of additional open space
and recre;-+ �-pial opportunity.
Policy 17. The City shall work toward establishment of a c^operative
arrangement with the school districts (community schools
program) to ensure provision of adequate year round rec-
reational programs and facilities, and to eliminate 1.1.*1-
necessary overlap of facilities.
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3eycnd :av'.nC a ::^<:ate s'upp1y Cf 1.., ! r- -2 1 b1.e, er, is a
neess 1`-- crnlinual Parks 2 ire .,=- t as the `•'-+_
for space increase. ___ cenjurcticn with _ rovidlnF_ fa--4L!--"ties there is
mo,matinr pressure =cr t pro 's±.=n cf yea-.ea- . , .,;:':G recrcatic_nal ac "- '
Un_`ortunately-, the present city staff does not have time to e:rcte
to parkdevelgpment and :eC:Eat10Y121 program, Yla:�.1.^_0. =herefore . it
is important that adecuate st-affins be pr cvided tcassist the i=arl:
Board in the tap of ccordinatyng the plannIn and devel^.pment off' the,
City' s Park and recreation program. ThU. is a corn?nein- and c z _le?:
assignment iyhich should not be entrusted to a volunteer cp_oirted
body wit:out qualified staff assistance.
Pedestrien/ricycle Pathways
Cne o-f the most important factors to a successful park system is
safe and convenient access to the various park sites. The Cit;; cur-
rently has a Pedestrian_/Bikepath Plan (adopted in 1974.) but path
construction has been slow and seriously underfunded. This plan rc--
emphasizes the need for the paths and recommends the system be prc-
vided in the following manner.
:'alloy 18. safe and convenient pedestrian/bike routes shall be provided
throughout the community. All major street construction or
improvements shall be coordinated with the cc=unity pedestr an/
bicycle path plan and facilities provi:?ed.
r;licy %
-bil eOatL: COr:StrUC ti O:: fu?7d s�iOtild be sou=,ht.
3olicy. 22.-• In areas vLhere a path is routed through or adjacent to a
residential area, the path and/or the buildings in he
area should be situated in a manner to provide natural
surveillance of the path. The number of entry points to
the path should also be limited in these areas.
In addition, it is recommended that. a pathway and bridge be constructed
allowing the linkage of Cook Park to Tualatin Park in the City of
Tualatin. This would conform to the parks plan prepared by the City of
Tualatin_. It would also increase the potential for state and/or federal
funding of such a project.
P.P.CO--END~D IT-MIE'VIENTATION i ASt;pFS
The most important element of this plan is a reasonable and
effecitve method of implementation. It is not uncommon for well in-
tended park, and open space plans to be relegated to collecting dust
on a shelf due to a lack of sound proposals for "Land acquisition, and
development. In addition, plans proposing strong implementation
devices can fail in public hearings or as a result of court challenges
because they may be judged inequitable and/or arbitrary in their
:-annex of collecting fees and distributing benefits.
The major problems identified in other system_- vh4Lch have failed
in court or through administration are: .
1. No reasonable/direct connection between Vnere money is sr,?nt
and where it is collected; no benefit to those who pay.
2. Ari-litrary site selection after money is collected.
3. Lacw of equitable participation in payments, especially deal-
ing with multi-family units versus sincle-family, and arbitrary
level of fee accessed.
r 4. ' Legal challenges due to excessive -front-end costs to developers.
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t_�'A -.. .'Cc .0 _..S'..:'A Z
"rE'c.ry
and charges are -_o` i-^led.
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juTlsdictiona1 split•
Green*.,.-a'v'/_athway System
V
in eddition to ;aerk 1pn , this pian ccnt noes to support the
gree.^_way concent as a means or provid4ng open s-cce and prC,ec zing
r-
I:2t r21 dray nage Sj'�te.?. It establishes the 'Teen',. -" as e .i
'. b of t::e
O' 'J
Open -mace System. The Uree r-way was or=�! _na11y _c—pcsed in he l�(1
Ccmmunity --- an, ..'hich established -antro Creel and itet
�2 j^..,.r v^_bli ...ar iEs
as a source of linear open space. It also proposed t:-at -he greenway
Svste= serve as a route for pedestrien/bicycle travel, . Tin 1974 the City
accptcd t'.:'e redestriar. Bicycle Path Flan. The •6 _i'1e 4'::4c:. r11
of the greenway should function as actual pathways. The 1974 plan' calls
for paths along:
1. T ne entire length of Fanno Creek, wit_-.__n the p1--an a-rc a
2. Si<_..mer Creel; from Tiedeman to S1. 135th.
3. T watercour:e that flows `rom Bull :,cuntPir. t'rlreug.. Jac'_ :a_k to
Sur,,er Creek.
4. The ..atercourse th,-- flows througti' The' -encsic, . at:f i'_:dnr crrc to
_-1..t Street.
=etainins t-he natlura1 drainage c-,rtem i n its na ural .ricin wi2l
save t-h.e public =any times the ccrt of a ri^ed Crain=b' syste=. t;; tI-r
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sa=e time, the areas 11 i seed above, as 11 r0:"?GCe e::Cel-ent Ci.-
porturit - for passive recreation and pedestrian/bike trati-eI . Because
this Svr!,z tiitl bane fit all local re:._dential Frcpert- es ffrancir. 0`
o
I t- ac_l.:=S1t?on and develC-=-ant Shoulf come from all . cs1Cc
properties in the Flare ca.
=.ach. new residentl2 1 develop-- ent sho-_A d ::`P_'^e:Cry, Stare in =2iri-
tain .g t,ie existing natural draina ge Syste= and elso the resDonsibilit_-
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to provide public access to and t".-Irough the areas indicated as pathways.
iriowever, not ever-: developable parcel con tains flood plain property and
for -.his reason seeking Greenway dedication `raW only Mose properties
adjacent to a water course would not be rea.00nable. This plan, t'.erefere,
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sets cut = cVrc __nrcl `r all ice.^.' C 'rr�-_Q :ze
financial res.cnsihillw-y of _-r0-.ec ` the n ati:r2_ fr'iI.2 = S% =T_
Gam_^rr..rY ^- ^UiS rp
It is proposed that th-e following financing met_?o: be established
for the development of ttiie Gree:i:'ay system. At the time of _fnal plat
anproval of resider. -al develonments a f2i_ share 'ce !'_ll be 2.s5esser_'
(1/?Cre) for development of 'I-- drainage and pat:n:'ay eystem. I-h.e
fair share formula would be as fcilo::s:
(a) = Fair are r'.sEzss-en-
(1) = notal Cres of yuildable
Residential band (See
echn-Lca yepert)
(P) = Total CcSt oI rrcocsed Green: J
`path ` stem (SCC T?Cl;2:'_Cal
Re or,
Zuvelopnerts with portions of their p c_er __ , :_ f- c.•a p_
_ir ^r
a designated drainage/eath::ray may dedicaie la-If O.^Cv+Ce a of
the r athway in lieu of "he assessment. If =e a the r?i_ -Mare
is dedicated the developer will be for the exTess. ?f _ --s
is dedicated v., en a r -tial fee will be assessed.
Th_4 s fo_nmula :_i2 1 e f ure equal pertiC _ctiC:: -:: . .. 'rte aC"' _moi �C:i
ai:d do-re c-n=e t. T_t C .e s not, he-.,e`.er, prr: _dc suf _c :-y fund_ fcc:
:,ai:tenarce c-f the Yathi•-zy systems.
These funds can be prc v_dec b," assess-in a ree cr. all rer ie-4en s.
ne assessment to be designate- as a )Jbli_ l tfl_t fee -'C-
the st''-r= .drainage/ra nwa; system. T:.e' fae c su d be 2s.'^C.'.r ' tc h:_
u-iter bill fir, insure full rart_cipati Cn __. f�...rC _':g '_:�: _l� r C=
:.e7oenLsnt upon Sc 41.Sf., r4;. G...,.,27 yer.c::is 1.:i+t,, v-.,r• � ^. 21
water dist-icts.
R�
MMj
r �
f
v C v Of y2 :S arm recreaticnal
w_11 be `'undec a Sys tem De� is t
by 'e �e_1 CneToe �:_.:ch :,_11 be assessed
en each nee: residential 1 The c:. _ _
�1 .:n= �. �.� ?+^oe itii11 DC ?Sgc'Scoy at t_^o --.o
Cr 1Ss"aliCe of h.e, build_^_- permit. -ed- cation c- 1 and ma-- 1,e
ecce^.ec in 1=eu o_r -Ae pr0:'1�ed that _t m E ' S _a i J
f in Vile ^1 an for - t ` ---
par_, sites, and _S c=rC. a C-• +• a
_ �.t:ecar
-he for=r la and procedures_ vriL be as =o13o1:s:
1. �stabI_sh 111c service districts uS_:: ^i r, c _ _
^ o- Fay _� =--� ti•:a3' as
,he bundary and ass-on anaccoun V LO ea d_s�r2c+
�. .Cn:-
..
received will be Spent in the d=strict it -s doll rr^
ect-ed
2. Identify a specific (most desirable) _ar3, _i�e, c'.. _te d
according to the Standards Let ir. the 11a- •r. _ 1
• Inc-cation of
eech site will be
_
dete=inec b3dAre1c =ert patterns crrV and the
desires Cr
the residents 1':l t inn the ;Pesci'-C ^'^j' s-r- -
3. _`stabl_sh an assessment based n ;e
V- acreJf popul a+1 o:: s r
Se „ in she plan 1 ac./1O0), and t: s ay. raZe sale :21ue c_'
r C'Si:E';tic1 land in the P- ,—n ? rFa ^
c ?rcg".e Ps- :•rill be Dared c' C='?LDC peonle per
unit res ti c (census tract- da Lla, -_rte^ua2, / • ✓e4 c2 ~'s
Of the land *will be considered i:': 1 ai: cr the loc-
4. du:ir. rati ve procedures 1,111 be _
ab1_S.le tC -=-ei:r£' COLE l
c „i cr
Of the System'' develop=ent cheroe at the time ':r •s• Cr
i �,._a nc.e _ =aC
?71 -ding permit, for a ) 1 dwelling unii/S and -, r t_
V V at o C L�nJa L1S..?L' mCi'-J
1Crd IS 2CCepted, -through dedicaticn, in 2iet: Cr the fee.
>, ^�"^anrc-'e=ents s cull be =ade With the County fpr h t. e ccllecti on
c,f the Sy S tem development charge in the uni rccrperated portions
cf the Flan area.
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7i T
lr _ parr, _D2 c�andard
* �: = Avera,-,e ;. O_` pe o-cle per unit
Y = Averager_ppraiseG -value O;
••
Residential tial lend
Certified by ps'l Center for populatinn re:.eu.rch
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NEEORANDUI,i
26 July 1977
TO: WCCLS Coordinator
FROM: Tigard Head Librarian
SUBJECT: Application for grant
I . Objectives:
A. To improve service to patrons.
B. To facilitate traffic flow.
C. To create an entry area that is interesting and
inviting.
D. To efficiently utilize limited working areas.
II. Plans for Implementation:
A. Remove processing activities from the circulation area.
B. Create an area with easy access to current newspaper and
magazines without impeding traffic flow or interfering with
circulation activities.
C. Set aside a special area for displaying unusual and
special books which will create user interest and appreciation.
D. Organize processing activities so as to minimize and
conceal the clutter and disarray which normally accompanies these
tasks and increase productivity.
III . Discussion:
At present the entry room into the library (approximately
600 so . ft. ) serves the circulation and processing activities
as well as shelving for some fiction, new magazines, all records
and cassettes. The presence of shelved fiction causes congestion
by browzers and crowds the room. These shelves will be moved soon.
This will give space for a badly needed area where users may read
newspapers and magazines without impeding the traffic flow. There
will be room also for information displays, a program we are trying
to enlarge, as well as space for a special display case.
Processing tasks are now carried out behind the circulation
desk, .creating congestion and detracting from the general appear-
ance of this important service area. Likewise, the conversation
and movement at the circulation desk interferes with the process-
ing activities. If processing tasks can be performed in a
separate area with appropriate scrtcning and furnishings, it will
be possible to organize the tasks so that service in both activities
will be more efficient and the general appearance of both areas
will be improved.
Tigard Public Library has the reputation for being low-key,
friendly and service oriented. Appropriate furnishings in this
entry room will help preserve that reputation and improve service
to a community that supports its library.
IV. Materials required:
A. Circulation area -- S1480
1 . Sectional charging desk--will require less space
than the present desk which was not designed for library usage,
ha Jing poor shelving and drawer placement.
B. Processing Area - $400
1 . Deak--none at present.
2. Typing table--to replace dilapidated one.
3. Shelves--will provide proper storage of work materials
and create better work flow.
4. . Book truck--will simplify handling quantities of books.
C. Newspaper/magazine Area - $325
1 . Magazine display rack--present one is inadequate.
AF:plicatica'. for grant - 2
2. Table and chairs (2)--for readers.
D. Display Area - $595
1 . Display case--none at present.
2. Information rack--present one too
flooring has been repaimedlseveral and makeshift.
times
E. The entry area
and is unsightly and unsafe unless covered. Presently three
easily soiled (donated) remnants of carpeting are being used.
Estimated cost - $200 to cover bad areas.