City Council Packet - 11/26/1990
CITY OF TIGARD
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• STUDY SESSION (6:30 p.m.)
Discussion: Light Rail (Portland City Commissioner Earl Blumenauer) (6:30 p.m.)
1. BUSINESS MEETING (7:30 p.m.)
1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
2. VISITOR'S AGENDA (Two Minutes or Less, Please)
3. CONSENT AGENDA: 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: October 8, 1990 s
3.2 Approve Final Order - SDR 90-04/PDR 90-02/VAR 90-07 Triad - Resolution No. 90-7
3.3 Approve Resolution Endorsing the Washington County Solid Waste System Plan -
Resolution No. 90-]2-
3.4 Continue Street Right-of-Way Vacation (Portion of S.W. 74th Avenue, located south of S.W.
Cherry) to December 10, 1990 (Applicant: Wayne and Joyce Jolly)
3.5 Continue Public Hearing - Review of Community Development Code and Comprehensive
Plan Revisions (Periodic Review): Quasi-Judicial Decision-Making Procedures; Major and
Minor Land Partitioning - Lot Line Adjustment; and Care Facilities to December 10, 1990
3.6 Community Development Block Grant Proposals - Resolution No. 90-73
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5. CONTINUATION (FROM OCTOBER 22, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING) OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE REVISIONS TO
GOAL 9: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Public Hearing Con}°nued
• Declarations or Challenges
• Summation by Community Development Staff
• NPO and/or CPO Testimony
• Public Testimony
- Proponents
- Opponents
• Recommendation by Community Development Staff
• Council Questions or Comments
• Public Hearing Closed
• Consideration by Council: Consideration of Ordinance No. 90--
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under the
provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property transactions,
current and pending litigation issues.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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T I G A R D C I T Y C O U N C I L
MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 26, 1990
6:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Jerry Edwards; Councilors Valerie
Johnson, Joe Kasten, and John Schwartz. Staff Present:
Patrick Reilly, City Administrator; Ed Murphy, Community
Development Director; Tim Ramis, City Attorney; Catherine
Wheatley, City Recorder; and Randy Wooley, City Engineer.
2. STUDY SESSION - LIGHT RAIL
a. Council and Portland Commissioner Earl Blumenauer
discussed continuing efforts to look at a light rail
system along Barbur Boulevard. The City of Portland will
fund a study analyzing potential light rail alignments in
the Barbur Boulevard Corridor between downtown Portland
and Tigard. The study will cost $75,000 and will be
completed in May 1991. An analysis of potential service
to Washington Square and/or Kruse Way will also be
performed.
b. Commissioner Blumenauer said it was important to have a
broad-base of citizen involvement. The Barbur Corridor
Light Rail Citizens Advisory Committee has been in
existence for a year. There are plans to meet with a
Tigard citizen group in the near future. Commissioner
Blumenauer advised he would like to take this proposal
for regional discussion to JPACT, METRO, and Trimet.
C. Other topics discussed with Commissioner Blumenauer
included the following:
• Tigard as a regional economic center Mayor
summarized Tigard's interests in continuing their
status as one of the thriving economic centers in
the region.
• METRO's Charter Commissioner Blumenauer agreed
with Mayor Edwards that it was important for local
governments to have representation as Metro's
charter is formulated.
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• Tigard and Portland Share Mutual Concerns There
g` was discussion on the development of a
`comprehensive list of issues affecting both cities.
• Formal Communication Link Mayor summarized some
past concerns with contacting and responsiveness of
Portland officials when problems surface.
Commissioner Blumenauer suggested it would be
beneficial to establish a formal communication link
between the two cities. Such a link would provide
a direct, ongoing interaction.
• Commissioner Blumenauer suggested a joint City of
Tigard/City of Portland Council meeting would be
beneficial.
3. VISITOR'S AGENDA
a. Paul Norr, attorney representing Triad Company, 200 Alder
Park Building, 808 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon
97205, requested Council consider postponement of a Final
order on Triad Development. Council consensus was to
remove this item from the Consent Agenda for separate
consideration.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Motion by Councilor Schwartz, seconded by Councilor
Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda less items .2 and
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4.1 Approve City Council Minutes: October 8, 1990
4.2 Approve Final Order - SDR 90-04/PDR 90-02/VAR 90-07
Triad - Resolution No. 90-71 (See below -
considered separately by the City Council)
4.3 Approve Resolution Endorsing the Washington County
Solid Waste System Plan - Resolution No. 90-72
(See below - considered separately by the City
council)
4.4 Continue Street Right-of-Way Vacation (Portion of
S.W. 74th Avenue, located south of S.W. Cherry) to
December 10, 1990 (Applicant: Wayne and Joyce
Jolly)
4.5 Continue Public Hearing - Review of Community
Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Revisions
(Periodic Review): Quasi-Judicial Decision-Making
Procedures; Major and Minor Land Partitioning - Lot
Line Adjustment; and Care Facilities to
December 10, 1990
4.6 Community Development Block Grant Proposals -
Resolution No. 90-73
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b. Motion was approved by unanimous vote of City Council
present.
5. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM .2 - FINAL ORDER - SDR
90-04/PDR 90-02/VAR 90-07 TRIAD
a. Mr. Norr, representing Triad Development, asked Council
to consider delaying their consideration of the Final
Order. (See letter dated November 20, 1990 from Paul i
Norr, which has been filed with the meeting material.)
Council consensus was there were a number of issues, t
other than the Highway 99 access, which needed to be
considered. These other issues were fully outlined in
the City Council Final Order and included concerns for
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b. Legal counsel advised if substantial changes were made to F
the development plan in order to address concerns
outlined in the Final order, the application could be
submitted to Council for review within the next 12
months. It was noted that the neighborhood should have
an opportunity to evaluate the applicant's changes before
a Council hearing is held.
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c. RESOLUTION NO. 90-71 - A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A CITY {
COUNCIL DECISION WHICH REVERSES A PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DENIES AN APPLICATION FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, s
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AND VARIANCE (SDR 90-0004/PDR 90-
0002/VAR 90-0007) REQUESTED BY TRIAD DEVELOPMENT, INC.
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d. Motion by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor t
Schwartz to approve Resolution No. 90-71.
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The motion was approved by unanimous vote of council
present.
6. CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM .3 - A RESOLUTION
ENDORSING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PLAN.
The solid waste system plan was developed over a three year
period to address the requirements of Metro's Regional Solid
Waste Management Plan. The Washington County Plan was
developed with the consensus of all Washington County local
governments, the solid waste industry, and interested
citizens. The plan is based on the principle that all areas
of the County should share in the responsibility of addressing
the solid waste issues, with no one area having primary or
sole responsibility.
a. Washington County Commissioner Steve Larrance summarized
this issue for Council. He advised that the City of
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Tigard had excellent representation from Community
( Relations Coordinator Liz Newton. A letter and
` documentation has been filed with the Council meeting
material which outlines the key provisions of the
proposed plan.
Commissioner Larrance advised that the Technical Analysis
was recently submitted to Metro at one of their Council
meetings. At that meeting, two Metro councilors proposed
another Technical Analysis; but, according to Mr.
Larrance, this proposal did not appear to incorporate the
criteria outlined (by Metro) for the Technical Analysis
process. Nonetheless, the alternative proposal was
accepted by Metro. Commissioner Larrance advised he was
optimistic that he would be able to resubmit the County's
Technical Analysis and receive support from the Metro
council.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 90-72 - A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY
OF TIGARD~S ENDORSEMENT OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SOLID
WASTE SYSTEM PLAN CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE
METROPOLITAN SERVICE DISTRICT.
C. Motion by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Kasten
to adopt Resolution No. 90-72.
d. The motion was approved by unanimous by Council present.
7. WASHINGTON WASTESHED PLAN AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE WASHINGTON
COUNTY SOLID WASTE SYSTEM! PLAN
a. Sanitarian Bill Martin reviewed the Washington County
Wasteshed Plan. In accordance with State law, the
Metropolitan Service District has established a regional
solid waste plan which includes a waste reduction
chapter. This plan provides that Metro shall establish
a five-year work plan for solid waste reduction, and
identify specific programs for local governments
implement. For the first year (July 1, 1990 to June 30,
1991) of the five-year plan, Metro has established
guidelines for the participation of local governments in
an annual waste reduction program.
This plan requires local governments to adopt a work plan
annually and to establish minimum requirements for this
first year. In an effort to reduce the amount of City
staff time required to keep abreast of this program,
Tigard has joined forces with other cities as a
county-wide program. Under the plan each local
government shall pay the Washington County, as program
administrator, the amount identified as the local
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government share for administrative costs as allocated
under the annual plan. For the 1990/91 year, each local
government share shall consist of all revenue from the
Metro Challenge Grant as recommended by the Recycling
commission and approved by the participating agencies.
See Council packet material for the waste reduction plan
budget, as well as the waste reduction tasks as outlined
for year one.
b. There was discussion about the budget information with
Mr. Martin, clarifying the implementation of the funding.
Funding for 1990/91 will be provided by Metro outright by
utilization of the "Challenge Grant and Metro Multi-
family Grant" funds, consisting of $17,715 and $6,600,
respectively.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-74 - IN A MATTER APPROVING YEAR ONE OF
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY WASTESHED FIVE-YEAR WASTE REDUCTION
PLAN AND ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY WASTESHED WASTE
REDUCTION INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT.
d. Motion by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Kasten
to adopt Resolution No. 90-74.
e. Motion was adopted by unanimous vote of Council present.
f 8. UPCOMING SOLID WASTE AND FRANCHISE ISSUES
a. Staff liaison to the Utilities and Franchise Committee,
Loreen Edin, outlined some of the issues which will be
coming before Council. Issues identified include the
following:
• Review of franchise ordinance.
• Update/restructure of fee schedule.
• Review of establishment of performance indicators
for haulers.
• Construction debris issues.
• Service delivery costs for commercial/industrial
and residential.
• Waste reduction/recycling issues.
• Compactor ordinance consideration.
• Hauling area disparities - possible redistribution
of franchise service areas.
9. CONTINUATION (FROM OCTOBER 22, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING) OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
REVISIONS TO GOAL 9: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. Public Hearing was continued.
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b. Community Development Director summarized this agenda
item. The Council reviewed with staff the Implementation
Strategies contained in Exhibit B of the proposed
ordinance. Mayor Edwards noted his concern with the
Implementation Strategy No. 16, which stated:
• "Because it is in short supply, except in unusual
and extenuating circumstances, the City will not
redesignate existing industrial designated lands
for non-industrial uses."
Mayor advised that he would not want this wording to
restrict the Council in making a zone change for land if
it became apparent that because of changes in the
surrounding area, industrial zoning would no longer be
appropriate.
The following sentence was discussed and deemed to be an
outdated premise: i
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"The existing railroad facilities in Tigard are an i
asset to industrial and commercial development and
property adjacent to the rails.".
Council discussed the following wording with consensus.
that it should be reworded to indicate that improvement
for access was needed, as well as, the need to relieve g;
congestion on these two highways
• "Ease of access to I-5 and Highway 217 serve as
incentives to economic development in Tigard."'
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C. The public hearing on this agenda item was continued to
January 21, 1991. Staff will return with Exhibit A only
and not recopy the entire packet of material sent to
Council.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into
Executive Section at 9:04 p.m. under the provisions of ORS
192.660(i)(d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations, real
property transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
(Council meeting reconvened at 9:23 p.m.)
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a. Council considered the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-75 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
NECESSITY AND PURPOSE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AT THE TIGARD CIVIC
CENTER SITE AND THE FULL USE AND ENJOYMENT BY THE PUBLIC
OF SUCH DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF
SAID REAL PROPERTY.
b. Motion by Councilor Kasten, seconded by Councilor
Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 90-75.
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present.
12. ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 p.m.
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Tigard City Council Barbur Corridor Light Rail Briefing
November 26, 1990
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglass hired by City of Portland to
conduct a systems planning level analysis of potential light rail
alignments in the Barbur Corridor between downtown Portland and Tigard.
Project will cost $75,000 and will be complete in May 1991.
Study will include:
travel forecasts
conceptual alignment engineering
identification of right-of-way impacts
capital and operating cost estimates.
traffic analysis
identification of potential station locations
analysis of economic development opportunities
In addition to conceptual engineering of the Portland to Tigard corridor,
there will also be an analysis of potential service to Washington Square
and/or Kruse Way.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
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AGENDA OF: 11/491-/90 DATE SUBMITTED: 1117/90
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: SDR 90-04 PREVIOUS ACTION: Council denial
PDR 90-02/VAR 90-07 Triad on 10/22/90
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PREPARED BY: Keith Liden
DEPT HEAD O CITY ADMIN O REQUESTED BY:
POL CY ISSUE
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The Council voted to deny the above application and directed staff to prepare the
final order. A resolution, which includes findings for the decision, is
attached.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
1. Approve the attached resolution
2. Modify and approve the attached resolution
FISCAL IMPACT
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve the resolution
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City of Tigard
P.O. Box 23397
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Re: Triad Apartments (SDR 90-0004/PDR 90-0002)
For Monday, November 26, 1990, Council Hearing
Dear Tigard City Council,
As you know, I represent Triad, the applicants for the
apartment project on Naeve Road adjacent to Highway 99W.
At your October 22, 1990, hearing on this matter, you voted
to tentatively deny this application, and directed your staff to
prepare supporting findings and conclusions. These findings and
conclusions are being presented to you for adoption as your Final
Decision at your hearing on November 26, 1990. 5.
The purpose of this letter is to request that you postpone
final action on this application until after the City staff and
applicant have had an opportunity to meet with the Oregon State
Highway Division. As you will recall, I appeared at your November
5, 1990, meeting during the Visitor's Agenda, and requested that
you seek additional information from the Highway Division to
assist you, your staff, and Triad in planning for this area.
Attached for your information is a copy of the letter sent
by Randy Wooley to Don Adams, Regional Engineer for the Highway
Division, requesting a meeting.
It is Triads hope that the issue of a possible connection
to Highway 99W can be clearified in the near future to the extent
that either a design can be prepared based on a Highway 99W
access, or else that the idea of a new access can be put to rest.
On behalf of Triad, I ask that you postpone final action on
this case until we know more about the Highway Division's view of
this situation.-Triad would like to keep open the possibility of
a reconsideration of this case by the Council once Randy and
Triad have had a chance to meet with the Highway Division.
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November 20, 1990
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Triad would like an opportunity to revise its plans, without
being forced to wait a full year before resubmitting a new
application, if the State should change its position and indicate
that there is a feasible new access design acceptable to the
State.
Triad would also like to see the Council have the
opportunity to reconsider its decision in the event that your
staff agrees that there is no possibility of a new Highway 99W
access.
In short, we do not want to see the door closed on this
application until we all know what the State will allow.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
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Paul Norr
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cc: Ross Woods, Triad
Gregg Weston, Kampe Associates
Kieth Liden, City Planning
Randy Wooley, City Engineer
Tim Ramis, City Attorney
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 3.3
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA OF: November 19, 1990 DATE SUBMITTED: Nov. 8. 1990
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: Was in on o PREVIOUS ACTION: Presentation
Solid Waste System Plan b Commissioner Lar nce
PREPARED BY: Elizabeth Newton
DEPT HEAD OR CITY ADMIN O REQUESTED BY: Metro
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LICY ISSUE
Should the City Council adopt the Washington County Solid Waste System Plan?
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The attached resolution, if approved, would express the endorsement of the City of Tigard for
the Washington County Solid Waste System Plan.
The Plan was developed over a three year period to address the requirements of Metro's
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The Washington County Plan was developed with the
consensus of all Washington County local governments, the solid waste industry, and
interested citizens. The Plan is based on the principle that all areas of the County should
share in the responsibility of addressing the solid waste issue, with no area having primary
or sole responsibility.
A letter from Commissioner Larrance is attached which summarizes the key provisions.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
1. Adopt the attached resolution endorsing the Washington County Solid Waste System Plan.
2. Delay action on the resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Move for adoption of the attached resolution endorsing the Washington County Solid Waste
( System Plan.
WASHINGTON
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OREGON
Dear Mayor Edwards and Councilors:
I am writing to request your formal support for the Washington County Solid Waste System Plan.
The Plan has been developed over a three year planning process with the active participation of
Washington County local governments, the County's solid waste industry, and citizens. City
Administrator Patrick Reilly and Public Involvement Coordinator Liz Newton have provided
invaluable service to the Steering Committee.
The Metro Council is scheduled to take formal action on the Solid Waste Plan developed by the
Washington County Steering Committee on November 20 at its Solid Waste Committee and
December 6 at the full Metro Council. I believe we have an excellent opportunity to have this
Plan adopted by Metro so long as it is clear that it is supported by all of the local governments in
the County. I urge you to support the Plan and will be in attendance at your November 19
meeting to explain the Plan and help answer any questions you may have about it. Because of
Metro's decision-making schedule it is important that you take action in November if at all
possible.
Some relevant background materials are enclosed, including:
• Washington County Solid Waste System Plan;
• Memo from Metro Council Solid Waste Chairman Tom DeJardin, including schedule for
Metro actions on the County's System Plan; and
• Memo from me to the Steering Committee, supporting the decision-making approach
being used by Councilor DeJardin.
The fundamental components of the System Plan are consistent with land use and transportation
realities in Washington County. The Plan is based on the principle that all areas of the County
should share in the responsibility of addressing the solid waste issue, with no area having primary
or sole responsibility. The decentralized approach taken in the Plan includes the following main
provisions:
• Two small, privately owned transfer stations in the near future, one an expanded version
of the current Forest Grove station, the other to be sited in Wilsonville;
• A high grade facility, if needed, in the 217 corridor and final solid waste facility, if
needed by the year 2003, in the Sunset Corridor,
• Strict tonnage limitations at the facilities in order to ensure that they will not grow to be
too large in the future; and
• Reliance on high levels of recycling and source separation of materials to minimize the
need for future solid waste facilities.
Thank you again for your support. This project has been an outstanding example of cooperative
effort within the County and I am truly appreciative of your City's efforts to help develop a
practical solution to a very difficult problem.
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November 2, 1990
Memo to: Washington County Solid Waste System Design Steering Committee
From: Steve Larrance
Subject: Metro position on Washington County Plan
Attached is a memo from Metro Councilor Tom DeJardin proposing the process Metro will use to
act on the Solid Waste System Plan developed by our Committee. As you know, Councilor
DeJardin is the chair of the Council's Solid Waste Committee. He attended our Steering
Committee's October 29 meeting to discuss these issues with us.
I am extremely pleased with the attached memo. The memo makes it clear that Councilor Tom
DeJardin has heard our concerns and is committed to finishing this process in a timely and
cooperative manner. In particular, I would like to call your attention to the following key elements
of the memo:
• Metro action to establish a "policy preference" for the Washington County Plan would
' occur in December, 1990 (it is not possible to formally add a new chapter to the Regional
Solid Waste Management Plan before the end of the year).
• Metro would work cooperatively with Washington County and other local governments
throughout the region to develop a plan to implement the model zoning code. There is no
linkage between local government actions on the zoning code and Metro approval of the
Washington County Plan. I believe this is consistent with our treatment of this issue in
the Washington County Plan.
• There isno modeling of a single facility system and the base case to be used for
determining rate impacts will be a two facility system, roughly similar to the Washington
County Plan. This is because the Forest Grove station is an integral part of the Regional,
as well as the Washington County Plan.
While the process outlined in Councilor DeJardin's memo gets our process back on track, there are
still some critical issues to be resolved Of highest importance is the need to come to consensus on
the standards which will be used to evaluate the Washington County Plan. These standards are to
be included in the Resolution adopted by the Metro Council in December. Our staff will be
working with Metro staff on these standards beginning immediately. I also have some concerns
that the timeline does not call for procurement to begin until June, 1991. I believe it can occur
sooner, and have been assured by Metro staff and Councilor DeJardin that if the work activities can
be accomplished sooner that procurement will begin before June.
Councilor DeJardin will be coming to our November 19 Steering Committee meeting to discuss
with us a Resolution incorporating the process proposed in his memo; the Resolution will be
before the Council Solid Waste Committee on November 20. I want to personally thank Councilor
DeJardin for his substantial efforts on this issue during the last few days. He has exhibited the
leadership and cooperation which will be essential to bring this process to a successful conclusion
and will allow this process to be seen as a model for future regional planning efforts.
Board of County Commissioners
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TO: WashingtoyC-vun, ""Sbfid Waste ict~ng Committee
FROM: Tom De3az % i olid Waste Committee
RE: Process for ashirigton Cou ty System Plan
Subsequent to the Steering Com s last meeting I met with Metro staff and then
with Commissioner Steve Larrance to discuss Metro's initial proposal to you. In
light of these discussions, I think it is important that I better articulate my proposal
Executive Officer on how Metro can accommodate Washington County's local government solution.
Rena Cusma
Metro Council
Tanva Collier Attached is a proposed process for bringing closure to the Washington County Solid
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Presi[dinc Officer Waste Plan, The process is premised upon first obtaining a Resolution of policy
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Garv Hansen preference from the Metro Council for the Washington County proposal in early
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Office; December. This action would provide all parties with a clear direction of how the District 72 Council would decide on the Washington County plan upon completion of the
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District 7 technical analysis.
Laurence Bauer
District
iim Gardner - The process should include established standards to judge the merits of the
Washington County proposal. The intent of the Resolution is to affirm that the
Richard Devlin
District z' Council will choose the Washington County proposal Drovided the established
Tom DeTardin
Distric: .1 standards are met. The final action of Council approval on the Washington County
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George Van Bergen proposal then needs to be accomplished by an Ordinance which adopts the
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Roger Buchanan Washington County proposal should be.done in early December. After that, Metro's
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David Knowles Planning and Development Department would complete the technical analysis and
District 77 write the chapter to the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. This process will
be completed by May with procurement to be initiated in June.
The model zoning ordinance will be available for local government and the Steering
Committee review by the first of the year. A final version of the ordinance should
be available for all local governments in the region to initiate the adoption process
for siting solid waste facilities starting in late spring or early summer. I have asked
Steve Larrance for Washington County's assistance in developing a cooperative
process to achieve this goal.
Plan policy states that "local solid waste management options may affect local
rates, " so Metro needs to have a base case in order to make that assessment.
Historically, Metro has considered adding a transfer facility in Washington County
in conjunction with the continued operation of the Forest Grove facility. For that
reason I believe the base case must be a two facility system.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY PROCESS
• Nov. 1-12 - Staff drafts Resolution to include:
- Statement of general policy intent for preference for
Washington County plan provided it meets certain
standards. Standards included in the Resolution.
Decision process and timeline foi bringing closure to
the Washington County system plan
Criteria and process in accordance with Metro Code
Section 5.01.085 which would allow the Metro Council
to authorize long term franchises for the Washington
County system.'
• Nov. 19 - Steering Committee review of Resolution.
• Nov. 20 - CSWC Public Hearing Resolution.
• Nov. 30 - Technical Analysis completed.
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• Dec. 6 - Council adopts Resolution.
• Dec. 30 - Staff completes summary of Technical Analysis. 5
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Staff completes model zoning ordinance.
• January, 1991 - Steering Committee review and recommendations on technical
analysis conclusions.
• February - - CSWC review and recommendations on technical analysis
conclusions.
• March - Staff writes Washington County Chapter to RSWMP
• April/May - Steering Committee review of Chapter
- CSWC Public Hearing
Council adoption (Ordinance).
• June - Procurement process initiated
Local governments initiate adoption process to incorporate
clear and objective standards into local plans.
NOTE: Development of criteria and process to be done in conjunction with advice and legal
opinions from Metro's General Counsel
TECE NICAL ANALYSIS PROCESS
The following tasks need to be conducted in completing the technical analysis on the Washington
County System:
1. Allocate facility scenario costs (public and private) into the Metro rate structure.
2. Complete post collection material recovery analysis
• Adjust per high-grade analysis conclusions
• Determine feasible recovery potential (range) and corresponding facility design
considerations
• Determine cost per ton recovery on residential and commercial waste
3. Conduct high-grade analysis
• Facility cost configurations at transfer station and as separate facility (determine need
for Washington County)
• Adjust per post collection analysis conclusions
• Impact on existing buy-back centers (Far West Fibers/Weyerhauser)
• Design facility prototype for model
5. Add and model composter system scenario option
• Develop assumptions
- Phasing based on tonnage availability
- Financing (cost)
• Facility cost and design configurations at transfer station(s) or as separate facility
(limited purpose landfill)
6. Develop additional public/private financing option (legal counsel)
7. Develop legal opinions on procurement options (legal counsel)
8. Assess feasibility of waste allocations from Clackamas County to Washington County for
planning and facility design capacity considerations.
• Survey hauler routes and franchise boundaries
• Adjust waste tonnages in model to show impact
9. Complete public vs. private analysis
10. Conduct analysis on the Washington County proposed plan consistent with methodology
used for prototypical facility analysis (this will not be a site specific analysis on Forest
Grove, United Disposal proposals or Metro TV Highway/209th site).
Note: Some of these tasks are identified in the ECO Contract for completion, while others identified here
were suggested at the Saturday WorlL hop.
WASHINGTON COUNTY ,OREGON
Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
Chapter 18: WASHINGTON County transfer stations (i.e. where hauler fran-
COUNTY SOLID WASTE chise areas overlap). While the latter assump-
tion was used for modeling purposes, the
SYSTEM PLAN County is open to the idea of importing mutu-
ally agreed upon amounts of Clackamas County
The following outline for a System Plan was waste to a transfer/material recovery facility in
passed unanimously by the Washington County the southeast portion of Washington County
Solid Waste Facilities Design Steering Com- should Metro decide this would be useful for
mittee on October 15, 1990. the overall efficiency of the regional solid
waste system.
WHAT SHOULD THE WASHINGTON 2. Number of Transfer/Material Recovery
COUNTY SYSTEM LOOK LIKE? Facilities
The Steering Committee's Plan would put in
1. Washington County System Configura- place no later than 1993 two transfer station/
tion Data/Assumptions material recovery centers with the immediate
Metro's mid-range waste generation and dis- ability to handle at least 200,000 tons of waste
posal projection has been used as the basis for annually and the future ability to handle up to
this plan. The mid-range projection assumes a 300,000 tons annually. This is sufficient ca-
40% increase in the per capita waste disposal pacity through the year 2003 if the mid-range
rate between 1990 and 2013. The mid-range waste disposal forecast is accurate.
waste disposal projection is as follows: The existing facility at Forest
Grove would be expanded to:
ANNUAL WASTE TO BE HANDLED AT
TRANSFER/MATERIAL RECOVERY STATIONS - acapacityof 120,000tons;
and
Residential Non-Residential Total
Year T4IIS -T9n,T low - include material recovery
for at least commercial
1993 82,149 143,599 225,748 waste (residential still
being studied).
2003 101,852 194,943 296,794
A facility in the Wilsonville area
2013 134,299 258,238 392,538 would be constructed with:
- a start-up capacity of at least
The projection assumes that no Washington 120,000 tons;
County waste is shipped to transfer stations - the ability to expand as need de-
outside of Washington County and only minor mands to handle a total of 175,000
amounts of waste are imported from Clacka- tons of Washington
mas and Multnomah Counties to Washington County waste;
October, 1990 - 1
• a compactor, until alater time when more is known about the
actual growth in waste disposal tonnage and
• maximum material recovery for all evolution in the rapidly changing transfer sta-
portions of waste stream which are cost- tion/material recovery field. Substantially 4
effective today; and increased levels of recycling or controls on
packaging may make it unnecessary to de-
the ability -.reserved to add more velop the site at all. If the site is needed, Metro
material recovery based on changing may wish to use it for a composter, high grad-
cost-effectiveness. ing, or some use other than a standard transfer
station/material recovery center.
The mid-range projections indicate capacity to
handle an additional 100,000 tons will be A summary of the System Plan follows. All of
needed by 2013. Since this is the final 100,000 the tonnage figures need to be fine-tuned with
tons in the regional system Metro is likely to additional technical analysis regarding the
need maximum flexibility to determine how economic needs of the facilities and site con-
best to handle this tonnage. If Metro wishes, straints and opportunities.
the County will help find a site in the Sunset
Corridor area (Hillsboro) to procure immedi- 3. Post Collection Material Recovery
ately for development in 2003. This site could The region's goal of achieving a 56% recycling
be procured through a private siting process, rate must be achieved or exceeded as soon as
but owned by Metro. A decision on the func- possible. The optimum situation is to separate
lion and operation of the site would be deferred as much recyclable material out of the waste
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WASHINGTON COUNTY TRANSFER/MATERIAL
RECOVERY FACILITIES
Approximate Tonnages
1990 1993 2003 2013
Forest Grove 65,000 105,000 120,000 120,000
Wilsonville N/A 120,000 175,000 175,000
Hillsboro N/A N/A N/A 100,000
stream as possible before it enters the transfer ing on the regional system needs at that time. It
station. Any material which can be cost-effec- is assumed that the Hillsboro facility would be
tively recovered after it enters the tranfer sta- privately operated.
tion should be recovered. The ability should be
provided to expand stations for additional 6. Vertical Integration
material recovery if more methods become Transfer station/material recovery facility
cost-effective in the future. ownership by haulers would be allowed so
long as Metro controls the gatehouse opera-
4. High-Grade Processing tions of these facilities.
Technical analysis on the need for a separate
high-gradeProcessingfacility hasnotY et begun. 7. Financing
However, the waste disposal projections rely The Forest Grove and Wilsonville facilities
on substantial levels of high grading (25,633 would be privately financed. Metro would
tons in 1993 and 46,472 tons in 2013). If the determine how best to finance the Hillsboro
technical analysis indicates that a high grade facility if it is needed.
facility is warranted in the near future the
Steering Committee's plan would place such a g, Facility Procurement
facility in the Highway 217 corridor (Beaver- The facility procurement for the Forest Grove
ton). and Wilsonville facilities would be completed
as follows:
HOW SHOULD THE WASHINGTON • Metro, in cooperation with Washington
COUNTY SYSTEM BE PUT IN PLACE? County, would complete the technical analy-
sis, and establish minimum service standards
5. Facility Ownership (e.g. material recovery rates) for the Forest
The Forest Grove facility would continue to be Grove and Wilsonville facilities. Additional
privately owned by A.C. Trucking Company. technical analysis would also be conducted to
The Wilsonville facility would be owned by fine-tune the tonnage figures andphasing sched-
United Disposal Service. If a facility in ules for these facilities.
Hillsboro ultimately is needed Metro would
have the flexibility to determine whether it • The owners of the Forest Grove and Wilson-
should be publicly orprivately owned, depend- ville facilities would have 150 days to demon-
October, 1990 - 3
strate their ability to finance and construct a could be supported.
system which meets these minimum standards.
Land use approvals, construction/design draw- HOW SHOULD THE WASHINGTON
ings and financial statements would also be COUNTY SYSTEM OPERATE?
filed with Metro during this time period.
10. Flow Control
• If all minimum standards are met, and the Metro would guarantee flows based on service
ability to put the system in place is demon- areas for the Forest Grove and Wilsonville
strated, Metro would negotiate a direct fran- facilities.
chise for these two facilities. The tipping fee
would be negotiated at this time, using the 11. Rates
technical analysis and other existing Metro Technical analysis on Washington County rate
facilities as benchmarks. impacts of this system are yet to be conducted.
• If the above process does not result in suc- SUMMARY
cessfully negotiated franchises, Metro would
initiate a competitive bidding process to pro- This SystemPlanmeets the goal andobjectives
cure a system based on the system configura- of theRegional Solid Waste Management Plan.
tion and other aspects of the System Plan and It is:
the technical standards developed during this "regionally balanced, cost effective, tech-
process. nologically feasible, environmentally
sound and publicly acceptable."
• If Metro determines it wishes to put a site for
apotential future Hillsboro facility in the "bank" The Plan provides Metro with the means to
now, it could procure it through a private siting meet the transfer/material recovery needs within
process. The County would actively partici- the County for the next decade and the maxi-
pate with Metro to ensure that an appropriate mum flexibility to adapt the final component of
site is secured. the system to realities in the year 2003. This
Plan is supported by the public and private
9. Land Use Siting sector leadership in Washington County and is
The local governments in Washington County consistent with the existing transportation and
would adopt clear and objective standards to land use systems in the County. The Steering
site solid waste facilities at the earliest feasible Committee believes this planning process has
time, consistent with the policy in the Regional been consistent with overall regional manage-
Solid Waste Management Plan. The facility at ment and specifically Policy 16.0, which states:
Forest Grove is an outright permitted use and
could be expanded in the nature proposed in "The implementation of the Solid waste
the System Plan without further land use per- Management Plan shall give priority to
mits. The Wilsonville facility has a local solutions developed at the local level that
permit to provide service for its own collection are consistent with all Plan policies."
system, but will need an expansion of that
permit to provide regional service at the levels The Steering Committee believes this plan-
proposed in the System Plan. Preliminary ning process is an excellent example of con-
indications from the City are that a facility structive regional cooperation and looks for-
owned and operated by United Disposal within ward to continuing its partnership with Metro
the tonnage limits proposed in the System Plan in the implementation of this Plan.
October, 1990 - 4
Council Agenda Items 3.4 & 3.5
Staff recommends continuance of the following two public hearings
to December 10, 1990:
Street Right-of-Way Vacation (Portion of S.W. 74th Avenue,
located south of S.W. Cherry) - Wayne and Joyce Jolly
Review of Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan
Revisions (Periodic Review): Quasi-Judicial Decision-Making
Procedures; Major and Minor Land Partitioning - Lot Line
Adjustment; and Care Facilities
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA OF: November 26, 1990 DATE SUBMITTED: November 16, 1990
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: CDBG Project PREVIOUS ACTION: Approved submittal
Proposals A /I of CBDG needs inventory, Feb 1990
PREPARED BY: Duane Roberts, Planner
DEPT HEAD OK CITY ADMIN OR REQUESTED BY:
POLIC ISSUE
To authorize the submittal of applications for Community Development Block
Grant funds for handicapped access improvements to Cook and Englewood Parks.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Local jurisdiction's project proposals for the 1991-93 funding cycle are
required to be submitted to the County Community Development Office by November
30, 1990. Handicapped access improvements are eligible Block Grant projects
and were previously approved by the City Council as potential projects for
which block grants could be sought.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Not to submit one or both applications.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds for $18,935 worth of improvements to Cook Park and $10,600 worth of
improvements to Englewood Park would be requested. The grants would fund:
1) Curb cuts at the entrances to Englewood Park to make the facility
wheelchair accessible and;
2) Handicapped accessible picnicking facilities in Cook Park, as well as a
drinking fountain and paved pathways leading to the new play area.
A 34 per cent or $6,435 City contribution to the Cook project is proposed.
Part of this match amount would be in the form of administrative overhead and
in-kind contributions such as design, project management and supervision.
Approximately $4,000 would be in hard dollars and would come from park levy
funds.
A 6 per cent or $600 contribution to the Englewood project is proposed. All of
the match would be in the form of in-kind administrative and design services.
It should be noted that the approval of this resolution does not obligate the
City to accept either grant should one or both be selected for funding.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Authorize submittal of the two applications by passing the resolution.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
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AGENDA OF: November 3~3-, 1990 DATE SUBMITTED: November 8. 1990
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: Washington PREVIOUS ACTION:
County Waste Shed Plan
PREPARED BY: Cliff Scott
DEPT HEAD OK CITY ADMIN OK. QUESTED BY:
POLICY ISSUE i
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Should the City of Tigard participate in the Washington County Wasteshed
plan? r
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INFORMATION SUMMARY
In accordance with O.R.S. Chapter 268 and Chapter 459, the Metropolitan
Service District has established a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
including a Waste Reduction chapter. This plan provides that METRO shall k
establish a five-year work plan for solid waste reduction, and identifies
specific programs for local governments to implement. For the first year t
(July 1990 to June 30, 1991) of the five-year plan, METRO has established
guidelines for the participation of local governments in an annual Waste
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This plan requires local governments to adopt a work plan annually and
establish minimum requirements for this first year. In an effort to reduce
the amount of City staff time required to keep abreast of this program, we
have joined forces with other cities as a county-wide program. Under the
plan, each local government shall pay to Washington County, as Program `
Administrator, the amount identified as the local government's share for
administrative cost as allocated under the annual plan. For the 1990/91
year, each local government's share shall consist of all revenue from the
Metro Challenge Grant as recommended by the Recycling Commission and approved
by the participating agencies.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
1. Participate in the first year work plan for all local governments.
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2. Do not participate as a county-wide program, and adopt a plan for City
of Tigard pursuant to O.R.S. Chapter 268 and Chapter 459.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. Funding for 1990-91 provided by METRO outright - "Challenge grant and
Metro Multi-Family grant" funds, consisting of $17,715 and $6,600
respectively. (see handout)
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of year one of the Washington County Wasteshed
five-year plan; adoption of the Washington County Wasteshed Waste Reduction
intergovernmental agreement and authorization for the City Administrator to
sign.
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Waste Reduction Plan Budget
Local Revenue
Local Metro Cooperative Metro Available to
Government Outright Administrative Matching Government Franchised
Generated "Challenge" Program Multl-tamily Generated Haulers or
Revenue Grant Funds Support Grant Funds Matching Cities by
Funds Jurisdiction
Washington County $138,546 $82,539 $138,546 $30,751 $66,692 $61,503
Beaverton 0 28,988 28,988 10,800 0 21,600
Cornelius 0 3,343 3,343 1,246 0 2,491
Durham 0 1,500 1,500 195 0 390
Forest Grove 0 7,976 7,976 2,972 0 5,944
Hillsboro 0 22,142 22,142 8,249 0 16,498
King City 0 1,500 1,500 477 0 954
Sherwood 0 1,965 1,965 732 0 1,464
Tigard 0 17,715 17,715 6,600 0 13,200
Tualatin 0 8,736 8,736 3,255 0 6,510
Wilsonville 0 3,724 3,724 1,415 0 2,830
$138,546 180,128 $236,135 $66,692 $66,692 $133,384
A Cooperative Recycling Program of Washington County and the Cities of
Banks, Beaverton, Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Gaston, Hillsboro,
King City, North Plains, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, and Wilsonville
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Waste Reduction Tasks - Year 1
Task 1. Identify revenue sources
to fund programs.
Task 2. Implement weekly
recycling collection in neighbor-
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hoods.
Task 3. Prepare and schedule the
implementation of a recycling --y--~ Task 4. Implement by ordinance,
container collection system. resolution or administrative rule an
auarn institutional purchasing policy.
Task 5. Cooperate in reaching
other regional goals as they are
developed in yard debris
collection, material recovery, and
other resource recovery activities.
® Task 6. Hire or designate staff
to serve as a waste reduction
coordinator.
Task 7. All rates are regulated ® 0
through either franchise or license
agreement. _
Task S. All county/city buildings
start office paper recycling pro-
Task 9. Multi-family collection grams.
containers are distributed. was,
Task 10. Second year work plan
is written and submitted on time.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Jt'
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
AGENDA OF: November 19, 1990 DATE SUBMITTED: September 26, 1990
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: Periodic RevieA: PREVIOUS ACTION: No Previous Action
Goal 9: Economic Development PREPARED BY: Ron Bunch/Duane Roberts
DEPT HEAD OX CITY ADMIN OR_/ REQUESTED BY: Ed Murphy
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POL CY ISSUE
A) Should the City Council accept the attached report on "City of Tigard-
Economic Development Conditions." which is intended to revise the
"Economy of the City" chapter in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Resource
Document Volume I, and;
B) Should the City Council also accept the attached amendments to the
findings and implementation measures to the Goal 9: (Economy) chapter of
the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Volume II: Findings, Policies, and
Implementation Strategies.
There are no proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan policies.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
OAR Division 19: Periodic Review, requires jurisdictions to review their
comprehensive plans and supporting background documents to ensure that plan
policies and map designations are adequate to support anticipated future
economic development activities. To comply with these requirements, the
following information has been assembled in the attached report:
Major categories of industrial and commercial uses that could be
reasonably expected to locate or expand in Tigard.
' - An inventory of vacant and underutilized commercial and industrial land,
and;
An analysis of the Tigard area's relative advantages and disadvantages
associated with the potential of attracting new economic development or
promoting the expansion of existing firms.
The attached report does not obligate the City to a particular course of
action. It is intended to provide up-to-date information on the current state
of Tigard's economy and to demonstrate that the City complies with Goal 9
(Economy of the State) requirements to provide an adequate policy base and land
for future economic development. Some changes are proposed to the Plan's
Economic Development "Findings" and "Implementation Measures" sections. These
are not amendments to plan policies. The listing of any implementation
measure, by virtue of the listing alone, does not obligate the City to
undertake any particular implementation measure.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the revised Goal 9 Report and amended
implementation measures and findings. The Commission recommends that
revisions be accepted the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
1) Not accept the report.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with accepting the report as supporting
information to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan.
SUGGESTED ACTION
It is recommended that the city Council adopt the attached ordinance amending
the Economic Development Chapter of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Resource
Document and to also amend the Comprehensive Plan economic development
findings and implementation measures.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 90-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ECONOMY CHAPTER OF THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RESOURCE DOCUMENT VOLUME I, AND; AMENDING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS
AND IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES SECTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VOLUME II.
WHEREAS, OAR Division 19 requires jurisdictions to review the Goal 9: Economic
Development sections of their Comprehensive Plans at the time of Periodic
Review, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Goal 9: Economic Development review is to ensure:
1) That Comprehensive Plan Policies and Map designations are appropriate to
support anticipated future economic development activities.
2) That planning for economic development takes into account information
concerning state, local and national trends, and;
3) That adequate serviceable industrial and commercial land is available to
accommodate future economic development activities, and;
WHEREAS, a review has been conducted of Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Goal 9:
Economic Development element which is contained in Volumes I and II of the
Plan, and;
WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission has recommended acceptance of the
amended Goal 9: Economic Development Implementation Measures and Findings,
identified as Exhibit A and of the amended resource material entitled, "City of
Tigard - Economic Development Conditions," identified as Exhibit B, and;
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council finds that amending Volumes I and II of the
Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the above revisions is necessary to ensure
the City's Comprehensive Plan is able to accommodate future economic
development and to comply with OAR Division 19: Periodic Review.
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the Economy Section of Volume II of the Tigard Comprehensive
Plan be amended by incorporating the revised findings and implementation
measures as shown in Exhibit A, and;
ORDINANCE No. 90-
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SECTION 2: That the "Economy of the City Section" of the Tigard Comprehensive
Plan Resource Document Volume I, be amended by incorporating the report,
"City of Tigard - Economic Development Conditions," attached as Exhibit B.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the
Council, approval by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read
by number and title only, this day of ,
1990.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: This day of , 1990.
Gerald R. Edwards, Mayor
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City Attorney
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Technical Report
City Of Tigard
Planning Department
August 1990
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
A. Labor Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Population 8
C. Residential Location of Workers 9
D. Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
III. RECENT DEVELOP14MT TRENDS
A. Buildable Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. City Commercial Development . . . . . . . . . . 13
C. City Industrial Development . . . . . . . . . . 16
D. National Economic Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E. Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
` F. Public Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IV. ACTION PLAN
A. Actions Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
B. Central Business District . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C. Tigard Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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I. INTRODUCTION
This report addresses LCDC Statewide Planning Goal #9 requirements titled
"Economy of the State." The recommended findings and policies have been
developed to blend Tigard's individual economic programs into those of the
region and state to meet Goal #9 requirements.
The Goal #9 statement reads:
"To diversify and improve the economy of the state."
"Both state and federal economic plans and policies shall be coordinated by
the State with local and regional needs. Plans and policies shall
contribute to a stable and healthy economy in all regions of the State.
Plans shall be based on inventories of areas suitable for increased
economic growth and activity after taking into consideration the health of
the current economic base; materials and energy availability. labor market
factors, availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources, availability
of land, and pollution control requirements.
Economic growth and activity in accordance with such plans shall be
encouraged in areas that have under-utilized human and natural resource
capabilities and want increased growth and activity. Alternative sites
suitable for economic growth and expansion shall be designated in such
plans."
Tigard City officials recognize that Tigard's economy does not begin and end
with the City boundary. Instead, the City economy is viewed accurately as an
integral part of a regional economy involving all of the communities located
within the Portland metropolitan area. Similarly, local economic development
is seem as a regional enterprise involving all of the communities that share
this common market area. Tigard's active participation in the I-5 Association
and other economic development organizations is illustrative of the City's
determination that economic development should be conducted in coordination
with other metropolitan communities and other tiers of government, including
County and State government agencies concerned with economic development
aspects.
Tigard's place in the Portland metropolitan area economic region, or the local
context, is that Tigard is a growing community with new opportunities for
business and commercial expansion. Although it contains a small 2.4% of the
region's population, the City's assessed value per capita has been one of the
highest of any community in the state; and during the last four years locally
based commercial and industrial development has generated an annual average of
more than one thousand new jobs. With new projects now in progress and in the
planning stages prospects are for a continuation of present trends and for
Tigard to continue to be a major growth area. Although not under pressure to
respond to economic problems, Tigard is taking steps to maintain its
competitive advantages in transportation links, infrastructure, housing stock,
and community services that together create an inducing environment for a firm
to develop or loUate in the City.
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A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal: The goal of the City of Tigard is to improve the economic base of the
community by creating a wide range of job opportunities. Further, it is the
intent of the City to create stability in the City's economy through
diversification.
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To implement the economic policies of the City, Tigard will work to develop a
public/private partnership aimed at maintaining an ongoing economic development
program. For success to occur, resources must be identified, compiled and
regularly updated concerning economic activities underway or planned, available
and planned municipal resources, available land and available financial
resources. The City will take a lead to initiate the cooperative effort. For
the program to be successful, however, the business community must be willing
to commit resources and time to formulate strategies which reflect the needs of
the private enterprises and firms located in Tigard.
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II. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The majority of job opportunities in Tigard, Washington County and the entire
Portland SMSA, are available from the private sector. Therefore, in order to
create new, more diversified and higher paid skilled
jobs, the City must focus r:
on stimulating private business development. To accomplish this, the City must s
identify those firms that either exist presently in Tigard and are suitable for
expansion, or could be attracted to Tigard. For a truly stable economy, Tigard
must attract a diversified mix of commercial and industrial uses. The Tigard
economic goal is directed toward creating conditions conducive to promoting p
business expansion both physical and related to job opportunities, attracting
new industries and assisting private firms to prosper in Tigard. A diversified
economy, within a pro growth environment properly guarded by municipal
officials is the economic goal of Tigard.
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A. LABOR FORCE
Table I displays historical trends in metropolitan Portland, state, and t
national unemployment rates from 1970 to 1989. Special highlights are that t`
from a national recession peak of 11.5 in 1983, unemployment in the Portland
SMSA has declined steadily to a twenty-year low of 4.58. Another prominent
trend is that Tigard as a part of the Portland SMSA has fared better than the
State as a whole or the nation in terms of unemployment and the economy
generally.
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Table II shows manufacturing and non-manufacturing employment trends in the
SHSA during the period 198.1-1988. A salient feature is that manufacturing
employment in 1988 was 9,100 below the level achieved in 1981. In contrast,
non-manufacturing employment increase by 43,000 during the same eight year
period. A 1994 forecast indicates a continuation of presents trends with
manufacturing employment holding steady and mon-manufacturing employment
gaining 18,400.
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TABLE II
CITY OF TIGARD
PORTLAND SMSA
EMPLOYMENT - ANNUAL AVERAGES AND PERCENT BY INDUSTRY GROUP
Percent Percent
1981 of Total 1988 of Total
CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE
Labor Force 653,000 640,500
Unemployed 48,100 30,500
Percent of Labor Force
Unemployed 8.0% 4.8%
Total Employment 600,500 610,100
Non-Agricultural 545,500 549,400
Wage and Salary
Employees
Agricultural Total 7,800 1.4% [9,1001 1.5%
Manufacturing Total 107,700 19.5% 98,600 16.8%
Durable Goods 76,800 13.9 70,700 12.0%
Non-Durable Goods 30,900 5.6 28,000 4.8%
Non-Manufacturing Total 437,800 79.1% 480,800 81.7%
Trade 141,800 25.6 152,100 25.8%
Government 81,000 14.6 79,500 13.5%
Service 111,600 20.2 143,600 24.4%
Miscellaneous
Finance, Insurance, 45,400 8.2 48,600 8.3%
Real Estate
Trans, Communications,
and Utilities 36,500 6.6% 35,600 6.08
Construction 21,500 3.9 20,900 3.6
Labor-Management Disputes 0.3 0.5
TOTAL (PRIVATE SECTOR)
AGRICULTURAL, MANUFACTURING
AND NON-MFG. EMPLOYEES 553,500 100.0% 588,500 100.08
Source: Oregon Employment Division
Table III displays employment by sector for jobs covered by unemployment
insurance for Washington County and for a data area slightly larger than the
current City boundary. These figures are the latest available for the
respective areas and allow a rough overview and comparison and of the two
economies. A major difference between the City and County is that
manufacturing employment in "Tigard", including employment in electronic
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manufacturing, accounts for a substantially smaller proportion of total
employment, i.e. 16.4% versus 26.5%. It is of interest that the "Tigard"
figure also is below the state average of 19.2% in manufacturing. Service
industry employment in "Tigard" at 12.2% of total employment is another sector
that is considerably below the corresponding figure for the Country as a whole.
By contrast, "Tigard's" retail sector accounts for a markedly higher proportion
of overall employment than is evident for the County.
As suggested, these data indicate that the largest employment sectors of the
"City" and County, respectively, are retail and manufacturing. Washington
County is the location of most of the state's high technology industry, which
is a major contributor to the County's predominance in manufacturing. The
location of Washington Square Shopping Center accounting for 1,260,000 square
feet of retail space, or approximately half of the City's total inventory of
retail space, accounts for "Tigard's" role as a center for retail employment.
Notable also is that despite Washington County's continued employment growth in
the research and development-based electronics industry, this industry makes up
less than three percent of "Tigard's" total employment. The reason that
"Tigard" has captured a disproportionately low share of jobs in manufacturing
and high technology is that the City lacks the extensive tracts of available
industrial land required to attract major high technology and other plants.
TABLE III
AVERAGE "COVERED" EMPLOYMENT BY SECTORS
Washington County "Tigard"
1988
1987
TOTAL 117,963 100% 20,984 100%
Agriculture 4,221 3.6 348 1.7
Mining 86 0.0 NA NA
Construction 5,965 5.1 1,083 5.2
Manufacturing 31,256 26.5 2,834 13.5
Electrical Manufacturing NA NA 601 2.9
Trans, Commun & Pub Util 3,705 3.1 791 3.8
Wholesale 8,306 7.0 1,679 8.0
Retail 24,555 20.8 6,548 31.2
Fin, Ins, Real Estate 5,661 4.8 1,598 8.0
Services 23,921 20.3 2,569 12.2
Government 10,285 8.7 1,905 9.1
Self Employed NA NA 1,028 4.9
Notes: "Covered" employment excludes self-employment and partnerships.
Source: Oregon Employment Division, metropolitan Service District
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Table IV is a listing of Tigard's largest manufacturing, non-manufacturing, and
public sector employers ranked by number of local employees. More
specifically, it shows employers of 50 or more permanent, full-time equivalent
employees within the corporate limits of the City. It is observed that
department stores account for a large share of the non-manufacturing
businesses. The list of largest manufacturing businesses reflects a fairly
diverse array of manufacturing business types. Fabricated metals with a total
of three employers represents the industrial sector with the largest number of
firms on the list. The school district is by far the largest public sector
employer and the City's largest employer overall. In combination, these
"large" employers appear to account for somewhat less one-third of total City
employment.
TABLE IV
LARGEST PRIVATE AND PUBLIC EMPLOYERS
CITY OF TIGARD
1989
Manufacturing
Sentrol, Inc Electronic components 375
Coe Manufacturing Plywood machinery 340
Precision Interconnect Cables for electronic 230
medical apparatus
Avia Sports shoes and apparel 230
Gerber Legendary Blades Cutlery 197
Fought and Co Steel fabrication 173
Williams Air Control Air brakes & valves
Puget Corp of Oregon Plastic injection molded 142
products
Irvington-Moore Sawmill machinery 110
Circle AW Products Steel fabrication 90
Flir Thermal imaging systems 87
Western Foundary Iron and steel foundary 81
Flight Dynamics Aircraft guidance systems 74
Rogers Machinery Air compressor 67
ARNAV Aircraft navigation equip 59
Laerdal Medical Mfg External pacemakers 55
Non-manufacturing
Nordstrom Department store 400
Farmers Insurance Insurance 375
Meier and Frank Department store @350
J C Penney Department store 258
Key Pacific Corp Bank operations ctr 235
Fred Meyer Shopping Center 220
GTE Communications serv 195
Embassy Suites Hotel Hotel 191
Sears Roebuck Dept. store 165
Georgia-Pacific Corp Trucking wood products 119
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Non-manufacturing (continued)
NW Landscape Industries Landscape installation 110
Computerland District sales office 105
Frederick and Nelson Dept. store 100
Automated Office Systems Off. equip dealer 100
Hyster Sales Co Lift truck dealer 90
Albertson's Grocery store 70
Southland Corp 7-11 food store admin ofc 68
Safeway Grocery store 61
First Consumer National Bank Bank 55
Food Connection Grocery store 50
LARGEST PUBLIC EMPLOYERS
Tigard School District 457
City of Tigard 144
US Postal Service 96
GRAND TOTAL 6,324
B. POPULATION
In the twenty-year period 1970-1989 the city's population has more than
quadrupled to 27,050 (Table V). During 1980-1989, the annual growth rate
averaged 6.7%. Since 1973, annexation has accounted for a total of 7,310, or
approximately one third of the total increase in population during the period.
TABLE V
CERTIFIED POPULATION - 1970 TO 1989
CITY OF TIGARD
Population
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
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.`0J .COI y01 y01 y0I .~01 y01 1~1 yal y01 .~01 .~01 y01 .~01 y0/ .~01 y4 .~01 101
Year
The population of Washington County increased from 245,808 in 1980 to 295,000
in 1989; as shown below, this represents a 2.4% compounded annual rate of
growth. Significantly, the country is the fastest growing in the state.
Compounded Annual Rate of Change:
1980-1989 1985-1989 1988-1989
Tigard 6.7% 8.0% 6.0%
Washington County 2.4 2.6 2.8
Source: Center for Population Research and Census
C. RESIDENTIAL LOCATION OF WORKERS
While an attempt can be made to achieve a balance between job opportunities and job
requirements at a local level, there is no strong evidence that residential location
choices are determined in relationship to distance from the place of employment. The
1981 Community Needs Assessment prepared by Washington County indicates that somewhere
between 48% and 60% of Tigard workers commute to work outside of Washington County.
Most of these workers commuted north to Portland. Available data for the Tigard-Ring
City area indicate that in 1980 approximately 75% of employed persons living inside
the area worked outside. Conversely, 77% of the persons working inside Tigard-King
City lived outside this area.
The evidence is clear that employment structures within the entire metropolitan area
are interrelated. Therefore, the placement of new industry/commerce within any
jurisdiction can affect residents of other jurisdictions in the area. Because of the
regional nature of employment, the adequacy of job opportunities within the region is
the critical issue and not employment within any single jurisdiction.
The relationship of employment to housing is a slightly different issue. Wages earned
determine the affordable price range of housing (generally considered by HUD to be 25%
of monthly income). Therefore, the availability of housing at various price ranges
within any given area will determine or limit the locational choices available to
workers in each wage earning category.
D. INCOME
Income, analyzed in terms of dollar amounts and source, provides evidence of economic
well-being and diversification.
The median family income for "Tigard" in 1985 was $32,887. This was somewhat less the
Washington County Average but about $6,000 more the state average. A breakout of
household income characteristics is provided in Table II-5.
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TABLE VI
CITY OF "TIGARD"
HOUSEHOLD INCOME CHARACTERISTICS
1985
Income No. of Families of Families
Less than $10,000 776 8.0
$10,000 - $15,000 1,235 12.7
$15,000 - $25,000 2,940 30.2
$25,000 - $35,000 1,737 17.8
$35,000 - $50,000 1,646 16.9
$50,000 - over 1,411 14.5
9,745 100.0
Mean Family Income - $32,887
Source: Metropolitan Service District
Note: The term "Tigard" identifies a data area slightly larger than the area within
the current City boundary.
C III. RECENT DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
From 1970 to 1980 Tigard underwent a change from a rural community to a suburban
community with a strong economic base. Land development continued to occur at a rapid
tempo during the 1980°s. The major factors were location and the accessibility to
transportation. It is anticipated that recent trends will continue as the available
buildable land becomes utilized in response to increasing economic pressures. Tigard
intends to channel growth, through its land use and public facility construction
policies, in a manner which makes the best use of the remaining acreage while
promoting the expansion of job opportunities to meet the needs of a growth population.
A. BUILDABLE LANDS
In late-1989 the City conducted a tax lot by tax lot survey of vacant and
underutilized land within the Tigard City limits. The characteristics researched in
the survey included parcel size, existing use, zoning designation, and information on
whether any portion of the parcel is within the floodplain. Characteristics that
were not researched included the exact amount of land within the floodplain and the
amount of acreage with slopes exceeding 25%. This vacant land survey is the only land
inventory information currently available. It gives a rough indication of amount of
buildable land designated for commercial and industrial use. Also included below are
acreage totals from a vacant land survey undertaken in 1981.
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Flood
1981 1989 Plain
C-G 140.1 58.6 3.3
CBD 17.2 17.2 3.8
C-N 4.0 5.7 .0
C-P 108.7 86.3 10.7
I-H 2.1 .3 .0
I-L 95.6 79.7 52.1
I-P 126.8 90.8 25.7
A major highlight of the table is that land conversions generated by economic
development have drastically reduced the supply of land zoned for General Commercial
use. Indeed, if the average annual rate of loss were to continue, there would be no
vacant C-G designated land available by 1994. Another highlight is that, taking into
account the amount of land that is constrained by its location in the floodplain, the
supply of I-L designated land also has been severely reduced in area during the 1981-
89 period. Although the exact amount of unconstrained I-L designated land has not
been determined as yet, floodplain maps show that a considerable amount of the 79.7
acres that remained in 1989 is so affected. Similarly, large tracts of I-P-designated
land, specifically, those located west of SW 74th Ave. and the SP&S railroad line and
those on the northern edge of the City between Fanno Creek and the railroad tracks
south of Roll Business Center are subject to flooding. Of the 50 acres of land
designated for heavy industrial uses, almost all of it is presently developed. The
supply of C-P designated land also has diminished, but to a lesser extent. The bulk
of this land is located in the triangle formed by interstate-5, Highway 217, and {
C ?acific Highway. Moreover, as shown below in the table on underutilized land, a
significant amount of the land designated C-P, i.e. approximately 32 acres, most of it
located in the Tigard Triangle area, is developed with single-family residential units
and potentially is available for redevelopment. In summary, the lack or diminishing
supply of land available for commercial and industrial development is one of the core
problems facing City economic development. It represents the most significant change
in economic development opportunities since the city's Comprehensive Plan was
acknowledged by LCDC in 1983.
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Total Total Serviced Parcels
Parcels Acres Parcels w/o Constraints
GC 48 59 48 47
CP 142 86 142 137
CBD 10 34 10 9
IH 1 0 1 1
IL 23 80 23 15
IP 32 91 32 21
Next, inventory Information on underutilized sites identified in 1989 is shown. The
vast majority of these sites are in single family residential use.
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Total Serviced Parcels
Parcels Acres Parcels w/o constraints
GC 71 70 71 70
CP 83 35 83 83
CBD
IH 0 0 0 0
IL 6 21 6 3
IP 26 49 26 16
Lastly, inventory information for vacant and underutilized sites five acres or larger
has been developed as follows.
Size Serviced No constraints
GC [3] 3 3
CP [2] 2 1
CBD [0] 0 0
IH [0] 0 0
IL [5] 5 0
IP [4] 4 3
These tables ..how that Tigard•s inventory of vacant commercial and industrial land is
composed of a multitude of small parcels and that comparatively few unconstrained,
larger sites remain for future expansion and growth. On the positive side, all of
this land is already serviced or services can be easily extended. I
CA map showing the location of these sites is located at the end of this report. [Map
is under preparation] !
B. CITY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT i
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Rapid population growth between 1970 and 1980 changed the complexion of the City from
a rural community to a growing suburban community and created a rapidly expanding
demand for goods and services. Trade patterns followed the major highways through the
City, developing commercial zones along the highways and other major arterial streets.
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Commercial activity developed in a strip along State Highway 99W (Pacific Highway),
with increasing development along Highway 217 and portions of Scholls Perry Road.
This included eating and drinking establishments, general retail and numerous
individual businesses. Commercial and professional office development increased
along Pacific Highway and in the Tigard Triangle.
As displayed statistically in Table VII, during the period from 1980 commercial
development in Tigard slowed during the national recession mid-eighties period, but
spurted to $24 million each in 1988 and 1989. The effect of this development on the
supply of commercial land was outlined above.
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TABLE VII
' COMMERICAL CONSTRUCTION & ALTERATIONS
CITY OF TIGARD
(in millions)
Washington County Tigard
1981 $ 83,680 $ 6,439
1982 62,039 6,117
1983 55,019 3,194
1984 124,423 3,053
1985 135,741 6,818
1986 92,426 11,804
1987 121,833 20,601
1988 130,708 24,364
1989 159,167 24,887
Source: State Housing Division
Washington Square and Square II, one of the metropolitan area's three major regional
shopping centers, is located on the northern boundary of the City in an area annexed
into the City in 1988. The center is a major regional facility attracting an average
of 48-50,000 shoppers per day and employing some 2,000. It also is the Tigard's
highest assessed business property with an estimated true cash value of more than
$65,000,000 (Table VIII).
TABLE VIII
HIGHEST ASSESSED BUSINESS PROPERTIES
CITY OF TIGARD
1989-90
Natimated
Assessed
Name Valuation
Washington Square Shopping center $65,331,100
Oregon Business Park (all phases) 47,111,800
Lincoln Center 45,879,170
Embassy Suites Hotel 14,750,60
Meadow Creek Apartments 11,431,50
Roll Business Center 11,141,100
Washington Circle Shopping Plaza 9,475,400
Farmers Insurance 9,089,600
Tigard Town Square Shopping Center 8,557,700
Park 217 7,885,600
Greenway Town Center 6,803,500
Hilltop Center 6,144,000
Fred Meyer Shopping Center 5,650.300
Coe Manufacturing 5,566,900
Sunflower Apartments I & II 5,142,800
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Tech Center Business Park 4,996,300
Summerfield Clubhouse 4,877,000
RFD Publications 4,775,300
Fought & Co 4,552,600
Tom Moyer Theaters 4,481,500
R & B Commerce Plaza 4,211,300
Tigard Plaza Shopping Center 4,155,600
Source: County tax records
Table IX presents data on retail, wholesale, and service industries trade for the
years 1982 and 19811. The data source is the US Department of Commerce. According to
the table, Tigard's retail stores reported sales totaling $197 million in 1987. This
represents a 40% increase in sales from the $141 million reported in the 1982 census.
These sales volumes were the 15th largest for all Oregon places of 25,000 or more in
both 1982 and 1987. In terms of current conditions, the annexation of Washington
Square Mall in 1988 roughly doubled the total retail floor space in the City. In
light of the center's higher sales volume per foot it probably more than doubled
Tigard's total sales. It is illuminating to note that adjusting Tigard's retail
receipts to include Washington Square would change the City's ranking to fourth in the
state in terms of the 1987 retail sales volume figures. This ranking more accurately
depicts the dominant role of the City's retail sector and the influence exerted by
Washington Square on the Tigard economy. It also is consistent with the employment
data presented earlier that show a concentration in retail.
TABLE IX
RETAIL, WHOLESALE, AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES TRADE
CITY OF TIGARD
(in millions)
1987 1982
Rank in Sales % of St Rank in Sales % of St
State Receipts Total State Receipts Total
Retail Trade 15 $197,293 1.2 15 141,775 1.1
Wholesale Trade 5 715,256 2.3 6 304,505 1.1
Service Industries 9 95,173 1.5 13 43,182 1.1
Sources: Census of Retail Trade, Census of Wholesale Trade, Census of Service
Industry
Based on the limited supply of vacant land zoned for commercial development, some 50
plus acres, and the scarcity of high-traffic locations required by major retail,
particularly along the I-5 commercial strip, the long-term future trend in retailing
will consist of rehabilitation of existing centers providing shopping opportunities
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more €inely-tuned to the trade area. The scarcity of sites also should create
C opportunities for the redevelopment of the City Center commercial area.
The Census of wholesaling indicates that the City's sales more than doubled from $304
million in 1982 to $715 million in 1987, respectively ranking the City 6th and 5th
among Oregon places of 2,500 or more. This high ranking is further evidence of the
relatively significant role of the wholesale sector in the local economy. This role
is indicative of the City's advantageous location near major interstate and regional
transportation corridors.
Tabular data on services industries indicate that small sector plays a minor role in
the local economy with sales receipts totalling $95 million in 1987 and the City's
rank order approximately equaling its rank in terms of population. However, this
picture seems likely to change in the future. This is because the zoning category
containing the largest supply of vacant and redevelopable land is the C-P category.
As noted, the bulk of the land in this classification is located in the Triangle area.
Development standards for the area presume office development. The timing of public
improvements, especially roadway improvements, will determine the timing of this
development.
In summary, commercial facilities such as Washington Square and the nearby Lincoln
Center office Parr represent the type of development that assists the City to develop
a stronger image of economic vitality, which is important to attracting new economic
development. Additionally, shopping opportunities represent one of the factors that
make up the quality of life attributed to an area.
C. CITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
This sector represents basic employment, or employment associated with business
activities that sell their goods and services primarily outside of the local area.
Major manufacturing employers in the City include both heavy industry, such as the
fabricator metals industries Fought Steel, Circle AW, and Western Foundary, and light
industry, such as Sentrol (security system components), Puget (injection molding), and
ARNAV Systems (aircraft navigation equipment). Most of the industrial land in the
city is zoned for light industry. Industrial development in the City is concentrated
west of Interstate 5, along the Burlington Northern and Southern Pacific railroad
tracks, and along Southwest 72nd Avenue south of Highway 217.
As was indicated earlier, the total amount of vacant industrially zoned land in all
classifications in the City is approximately 170 acres. of this amount, three sites
are 30 acres or larger. It was observed that much of this land is constrained by
floodplain. It was further observed that at the present rate of conversion all of the
suitable land zoned for industrial use could be built-out within a few years. This
characteristic of limited land supplies is evidenced by employment data. As mentioned
earlier, Tigard's 16% of employees engaged in manufacturing is considerably below the
Oregon average of 19% in manufacturing and far below the county's 26% figure.
The latest available Census of Manufacturing data are for 1982. According to these
data, Tigard's then-existing 73 manufacturing firms reported adding $69.2 million in
value and 125.1 million in the value of shipments. These amounts represented 0.87%
and 0.6%, respectively, of the state figures for value added and value of shipments.
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Fabricated metals, with 14 establishments, was the largest industrial group with 20 or
more employers.
Assumming a desire to do so, the City has a limited number of options to expand its
supply of industrial land and thereby diversify its economic base. Very little
developable land is available for rezoning. Because of the character and existing
county zoning of unincorporated land adjacent to the city boundary, expanding the City
limits would not result in the capture of lande suitable for industrial development.
This justifies the need to preserve existing vacant industrial land for industrial
uses when considering requests for rezoning to non-industrial uses. It also affects
the need to consider a more detailed, site specific inventory of the remaining
inventory of vacant industrial in terms of slope and floodplain constraints in order
to determine how much of this land is developable and to facilitate its availability
for industrial use.
In conclusion, land designated for industrial uses is in short supply. A sidelight to
this issue is that expansion of the city limits would not add to the supply of
developable industrial land.
Apropos of this discussion, it should be noted that the largest industrial project
attempted in Tigard is now in progress. PacTrust plans a mixed-use development on 30
acres adjacent to the firm's Oregon Business Park. The park will be developed over
the next three to five years and will include 800,000 to one million square feet of
space at completion. The $40 million park will incorporate office, retail and flex
space, as well as a restaurant and hotel. The firm has completed the access road
through the property and is in the process of erecting the first buildings.
D. NATIONAL ECONOMIC TRENDS
To assist in identifying the major categories of commercial and industrial uses that
could be expected to locate or expand within Tigard, it is instructive to look at
state and national economic trends. In brief, information contained in the "Oregon
Economic Trends Project, State and National Trends Report", indicates that the major
national trend is the emergence of a so called transition economy. This transition
economy is described as including "the development and implementation of a wave of new
technologies; the globalization of the economy; and the shift to service industries
and occupations" In contrast to traditional manufacturing industry, the new high
tech industries have low resource, energy, and transportation requirements. High tech
development can occur almost anywhere. Another marked contrast is that whereas
traditional industry affords high-wage blue collar jobs, occupations in high tech tend
to be either higher-paying professional or technical jobs, or low-paying clerical and
assembly jobs. The globalization of the economy refers to the growing integration of
the U.S. and world economies, which is characterized by development of transnational
corporations, the "explosive" growth of international trade, and the extreme mobility
of financial capital. Lastly, the shift to service industries and occupations refers
to the increasing share of employment in this sector. The fastest growing service
industry has been computer software and data processing.
State economic trends reflect fundamental changes in the state's economy brought
about by technological innovations and globalization. In the 1980's technological
innovation led to a loss of jobs for production workers in a wide array of industries,
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ranging from plywood manufacturing to financial services. The effects of
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had positive and negative impacts on the Oregon economy. Grain, food
-processing, fishing, textile, and aluminum firms began to decline under the pressure
of domestic and foreign competition. The structural changes that occurred in Oregon
during the eighties had different impacts on different areas of the state. The
Portland metropolitan area, with the state's most diverse economy, was the area least
affected by structural change. Future prospects for the Oregon economy are
described as "not overly optimistic". But market niche opportunities do exist even
in declining industries such as fishing, forest products, and food processing. High
tech tourist industry development and import distribution are identified as industries
that should continue to prosper.
To promote industrial development the state has developed a list of industries for
statewide recruitment and expansion in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
The list of 25 industries was developed by the use of a detailed ranking method
designed to identify industries that offer growth opportunities in sectors that will
diversify and strengthen Oregon's economy. The locational requirements of each of
the identified industries also has been determined through a state-sponsored survey.
With this information a community can compare its attributes and advantages to the
industries locational needs.
With respect to Tigard's growth opportunities, it is significant to note that seven of
the industries contained in the state's list are represented in Tigard by firms
employing fifty or more. These industries include plastic products, industrial
controls, telephone and telegraph equipment, electronic components, x-ray apparatus
and tubes, measuring controlling instruments, and surgical appliances and supplies.
j' Although individual site needs vary, these target industries have in common the broad
site requirements of accessibility to services, air transportation, interstate highway
access, institutions of higher education, and various specific critical supply and raw
material needs. Based on informal discussions, it appears that these existing firms
site needs are well met by their current location in Tigard. The community's main
disadvantage relative to attracting new and expended development is the shortage of
land supplies. This represents a significant change in long-term economic
opportunities from 1983. Given this essential fact, Tigard has no expectations for
major new industrial growth. It is assumed that ample room for industrial growth and
expansion is available on a regional basis.
By way of contrast, a key site requirement that Tigard does have in abundance is
leasable industrial and flex space in new industrial parks, such as Oregon Business
Park (1,900,000 square feet), Roll Business Center (277,597 square feet), Tigard
Industrial Park (85,000) and several other existing and proposed industrial centers.
In the case of smaller and younger firms, the provision of buildable land is not a
primary requirement. Rather, the primarily site requirement of these enterprises is
tenant space. Tigard's special market niche is an the ample provision of the
developed commercial and industrial space needed by these smaller firms.
E. TRANSPORTATION
Tigard is located adjacent to the major highways on the western boundary of
metropolitan Portland including Interstate 5, Highway 217 and Highway 99W (Pacific
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Highway). Diagram 1, adopted from the Regional Transportation Plan prepared by Metro
illustrates the existing and proposed principal routes and major arterials.
Street patterns have developed on a rural base, resulting in some inconvenience and
congestion. Highway 99W passes through downtown Tigard and serves as a major
thoroughfare. Average daily traffic volumes on the state highways inside Tigard range
up to 102,400; 90,500; 47,600, respectively, at the most heavily trafficked mileposts
on Interstate 5, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway.
In the urban parts of Washington County, about 84% of all daily trips are made in
private autos, according to the Washington County Draft Comprehensive Plan. Only
2.5% are made by public transit.
In 1988, Tri-Met, the regional public transit agency, completed construction of a
clean, modern, and attractive transit transfer station on commercial Street in downtown
Tigard. Plans are currently underway for the addition of a park and ride station on
Pacific Highway in or near the City. The size, design, auto parking capacity and
location of the facility have not been determined as yet. The eventual extension of a
light rail line is in the conceptual stage. On'the other side of the coin, the recent
and proposed improvements in the physical facilities serving Tigard so far has not been
accompanied by a corresponding improvement in transit services. In recent years the
number of bus routes serving the city has been reduced from four to three, with the
elimination of one of the two routes that formerly ran from Washington Square through
Tigard. Moreover, none of the existing routes serves Tigard Civic Center.
Rail service is provided to Tigard by Burlington Northern Railroad and Southern
Pacific Railroad while air service is provided by the Port of Portland, which
operates the Portland International Airport, 17 miles northeast of Tigard in
Portland. This airport is served by 28 scheduled airlines. The Port also
operates a general aviation airport approximately 15 miles south of Tigard at Aurora
and 14 miles northwest of Tigard at Hillsboro.
The Port of Portland maintains shipping facilities on the Willamette River which is
12 miles from the City of Tigard.
The significance of the transportation network is that it affects the location
decisions of firms and the efficient provision of goods and services. The types of
locations that are successfully attracting investment and jobs are those with good
access and circulation. In contrast, poor access and circulation are factors that
have been barriers to private investment in the downtown and Triangle areas of the
city.
A $8.8 million transportation funding measure that provided funding for improvements
to segments of ten major streets in the City was passed in the 1988 general election.
The projects were started in 1989 and scheduled to be completed in 1991. These
improvements will. improve the safety and efficiency of the road system for the
foreseeable future.
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F. PUBLIC FACILITIES
Water is provided to the City from the Tigard Water District and the Metzger Water
District. Tigard Water District draws its supply from the Clackamas River and the
Bull Run Reservoir. The system and supply are adequate to the year 2000 according to
the district's manager. The water source for Metzger Water District is also Bull Run
Reservoir.
A policy of the City contained in the Public Facilities and services element requires
that as a precondition to development a site must be served by a water system having
adequate water pressure for fire protection purposes and the development shall not
reduce the water pressure in the area below a level adequate for fire protection
purposes.
Sewer service is provided by the Unified Sewerage agency (USA) which treats sewage at
the Durham Treatment Plant. The City of Tigard owns and maintains the collection
system. In 1990 contacts were let for the construction of a new primary clarifier and
raw sudge pumping station. These and a series of other improvements planned over the
next three years will increase the design capacity of the treatment facility by 50%.
Presently, the City does r-_ire that all new development be connected to a sanitary
sewer service.
In order that growth may occur in a rational manner, the City has taken steps to
anticipate growth and provide necessary servicea to areas which are prime for
development. The City also encourages the use of local improvement districts to fund
the public improvements needed by a business choosing to locate on a vacant parcel of
land. Coordination is necessary in order that delay is minimized when a potential
development project surfaces.
Other public and private facilities such as fire protection, police protection,
health care, educational facilities such as Portland Community College, and utilities
are available to the citizens of Tigard. Energy is still plentiful and relatively
inexpensive as it is throughout the Pacific Northwest. Eventually, however, demand is
projected to exceed supply as population and industry continue to grow.
Recent projections indicate that energy deficits will not occur until the late 1990'x.
To prepare for the future, a regional power planning council was created to develop a
regional load forecast to determine the amount of power needed to meet the
requirements of the Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana region.
Overall, adequate public facilities, mostly with a long economic life, are available
to industries choosing to move to Tigard. The City is aware, however, that new and
expanded public facilities will be required to open new areas up for commercial and
industrial uses. By the creation and implementation of a capital improvements
program, the City will work to anticipate and plan for the optimum economic use of the
remaining land in Tigard.
According to the 1989 Oregon economic development plan, one of the activities
considered to be the most effective for economic development is infrastructure
development. The importance of adequate infrastructure for local economic development
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is clearly recognized by Tigard officials. Indeed, it is seen as one of the most
effective development strategies that the City government can take.
In summary, the discussion above has addressed the current status of the local
economy as measured by statistics. The main points are that Tigard is a major growth
area. The City is not under pressure to respond to economic problems. Therefore, a
modest economic development strategy for Tigard is proposed. The following actions
form the key elements of the strategy.
IV. ACTION PLAN
In 1983, in compliance with the industrial and Commercial Development Rule, the City
adopted an economic development program. The program operated at two levels: 1)at
the local level a steering committee composed of City staff and business
representatives and called the Economic Development Committee was established to
formulate and carry out activities; 2) at the county-wide level the City actively
participated in a Regional Task Force on Economic Growth. In addition to interacting
with community and county-wide representatives to formulate programs and activities,
the City assembled a buildable commercial and industrial lands inventory and map to
facilitate site selection for business and industry.
A. ACTION STEPS
1. City Economic Development Plan - The Planning and Development Department will
coordinate the City's effort to create an overall economic development
strategy for Tigard. Consolidation of the planning functions with building
and code administration gives the City the opportunity to prepare strategies
for economic development while also administering the various processes which
developers must deal with in Tigard. As a result, the department is in a
unique position where it is responsible for promoting economic development
while also requiring that all development comply with the comprehensive plan
and zoning as well as applicable building and code standards. The situation
allows for prompt recognition by the department personnel of existing
procedures which may deter economic development. The interplay of personnel
from the Planning Division and the Building and Code Division results in an
efficient development process with a shorter approval period without the
sacrifice of community standards.
Staff from the Planning and Development Department will continue to provide
technical assistance to the Economic Development Committee. The committee
is made up of city staff, local business people and representatives of the
various facets of the economic community.
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.Y
The overall goal of the economic development program is to create a program
which is compatible with the potential and constraints of the City. The four
components of this strategy are:
a. Aiding in the creation and maintenance of new and continuous
employment opportunities to afford City residents the choice of
working within the City;
b. Striving to improve, diversify and stabilize the economic base of the
community thus reducing the tax burden of the residential property
owner;
C. Aiding in the effective utilization of the land, energy and human
resources; and
d. Ensuring the timely development of all public facilities and services
and their delivery systems.
As defined by the City Council, the role of the committee is to assist in
attracting new businesses to the area, to development methods to enhance the
existing business climate in Tigard, and to facilitate cooperation with
neighboring communities with regard to economic development and
transportation and planning coordination. Other tasks include acting as
"ambassadors" to the business community and promote doing business in Tigard,
participating in City Center and Tigard Triangle development efforts, and
monitoring the inventory of buildable commercial and industrial land in
Tigard.
-72. Regional Plan - The City of Tigard will continue to participate in the
Washington County Economic Development Task Force, composed of
representatives of each of jurisdictions and of various other public and
private organizations located within the County. Tigard recognizes the
advantage of participating in such a regional strategy both from a standpoint
of greater exposure to potential businesses, but also because Tigard realizes
that successful economic development in other Washington County cities will
have a positive effort on Tigard. For instance, a new industry which locates
in Beaverton can create jobs that people from Tigard obtain, or the industry
may create the need for other -related industries or those that serve the
prime industry. Such has been the case over the years as Tektronix has not
only expanded its operation in the Washington County area; but its presence
has attracted many similar facilities.
The central goal of the regional program is to provide for an exchange of
ideas and resources so that the participating cities may work together to
attract businesses which will be mutually advantageous in terms of jobs,
taxes and stimulation of the economy. The cities will work together rather
than compete against one another for new industries.
Tigard will continue its involvement with the METRO, Tualatin Valley Economic
Development Corporation, I-5 Association, Chamber of Commerce, Washington
County Visitors Association, and other regional groups which may provide
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information and resources which are useful to Tigard's economic development
efforts.
3. Municipal Codes - Within the Tigard Community Development Code modifications
have been and will continue to be made to existing processes to streamline
development application periods, to provide flexibility in some land use
areas and to allow for maximum economic use of land. These changes have been
proposed, however, will be put in place only after protections have been
built in for the environment as well as existing uses and residential
neighborhoods. Since Tigard has experienced steady economic growth, the City
is not forced into a compromising position where it must accept economic
development at all cost. Rather, the City is in a position where it
recognizes the need for encouraging economic development, but only while
maintaining the high standards which have made Tigard an attractive place for
new economic growth.
In regard to this subject, it is pertinent to note that Tigard is recognized
as having an efficient development review process. Developers, engineers,
and architects praise the effectiveness of Tigard's process. Since
acknowledgement of the City's Comprehensive Plan in 1983, initiatives to
streamline development review have consisted primarily of revising the pre-
application procedure to include concurrent review by all relevant
departments and of developing options to facilitate greater coordination
during development review. Some streamlining activities are mandated by
state law, such as legislation passed in 1983 which places a 120-day limit on
the processing of certain applications. Revisions to the development code
will continue to be inplemented to comply with state statutes and to correct
any glitches or potential problems uncovered in the processing of
applications.
As Tigard continues to grow economically, filling up the vacant spaces which
remain, the City will continue to preserve the integrity of residential
neighborhoods. Steps will be taken to continue City policy of buffering
commercial and industrial areas from residential. Existing development codes
which describe restrictions and standards for landscaping and buffering
between residential and other uses will be strengthened. Encroachment of
commercial and industrial uses into residential areas will be prohibited as
the City will protect existing neighborhoods.
4. Regional Economic Development Act - In 1987 the state of Oregon Instituted
the Regional Strategies Program. This program requires regions to choose one
industry of focus in partnership with the state. As discussed, the City of
Tigard is part of the Portland metropolitan region. The approved regional
strategy for the region is visitor industry development or tourism. The
tourism strategy adopted for the region incorporates the goals of the Oregon
Tourism Alliance (OTA). These goals focus on improving and promoting the
quality of life amenities of the state, which are presumed to include, most
importantly, the availability of high quality outdoor recreation activities
and uncrowded conditions. The City's plan to upgrade Cook Park, including
particularly the development of the riverfront portion of the park, will
improve access to one of the region's most underutilized recreational
assets, the Tualatin River, and help to relieve pressure on-other boat access
i. facilities on other rivers within the state's largest population center. As
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such, the project is in line with two OTA goals: Goal 3, "to help projects
that support in-state substitution," and Goal 4, "to further projects that
encourage visitors to extend their stay." The City also engages in other
activities that foster tourism. These include: community events, such as
Cruisin' Tigard and the Fourth of July Celebration, and providing playfields
in Cook Park for major sporting events, such as regional youth soccer
tournaments.
5. Development opportunities presented by the Tualatin River clean-up - In
response to planning requirements established by the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality, new regulations for surface water management in the
urbanized area of Washington County are scheduled for adoption in 1990. The
main opportunity presented by the regulations is increased water-base
recreation, including fishing and small boating recreation. At present
public access to the Tualatin River is highly limited, especially on the
valley floor. The Tualatin River clean-up efforts will make the river more
attractive as a site for streamside picnic and other water-related
recreational facilities. These are the most significant deficit facilities
in the Washington County, according to the Oregon Statewide Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan.
6. City Informational Resources - Two main information sources are available
for those wanting up-to-date information on the economic development
potential of the community. These are Tigard Database and Tigard Quarterly
Report.
Tigard Database is a unique and valuable resource book that contains detailed
j information and statistics specific to the Tigard area. The volume's one-
hundred pages of data are organized into twenty-four topic areas. These
range from general characteristics of the population to commercial and
industrial development, to largest private and public employers, to traffic
volumes on City Streets. Also included in the book are listings of available
industrial properties provided by the Oregon Economic Development Department
Industrial Inventory System and a comprehensive listing of retail, office,
and industrial properties with divisible space for two or more tenants. A
primary purpose of the book is to facilitate site selection for business and
industry.
Another informational resource put together by the City for business and
industry is The Tigard Quarterly Report. The report is published four times
per year and contains information on projects submitted for development
review, building permits issued, and new business tax registrations. It
also contains stories on topics of interest to the business and development
community. Subscriptions are available at no charge.
7. Quality of Life - Recent evidence suggests that a high quality of life plays
an important role in attracting and holding businesses. Looking at Tigard in
this regard, although many cultural and -recreational opportunities are
available in the metropolitan area, comparatively few such opportunities are
available locally. For example, unlike several other suburban cities in the
area, Tigard lacks a cultural center or any community performing arts groups.
Similarly, Tigard has a park system composed of a total of some 98 acres,
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but as Tigard's population has grown the amount of active park space per
person has declined steadily and currently stands at 3.8 acres per 1,000 City
residents. Furthermore, City park facilities do not include an indoor
recreation center. Given the importance of such facilities to community
economic health, the conclusion is reached that more cultural and
recreational facilities are needed to maintain and enhance Tigard's quality
of life. Increased emphasis on varied entertainment and leisure time
choices and good cultural offering, and on expanding park and green areas
also would mark a significant step toward achieving a distinctive community
identity.
Another key area for attention includes improving the appearance of gateways
along main highways passing through Tigard. In particular, Pacific Highway
corridor presents motorist with a chaotic and cluttered view as they enter
Tigard. A proliferation of signs, unharmonious buildings, cries-crossing
wires, and unrelated parking lots all come into view. The impression given
is. of a community that does not care about the appearance of its main
gateway. Investors often see this as a sign that a community is poorly
managed and not interested in having high quality development projects. To
improve this unattractive image, road, sidewalk, landscape and other
improvements aimed at creating more of a boulevard effect for the highway
should be considered. Where public improvements are required, the
establishment of Local Improvement Districts and Economic Improvements
Districts are possible financing devices. While roadside and landscape
improvements to Pacific may be costly, a more progressive image for Tigard
would be the result.
B. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Tigard City Center is defined as the area encompassed by Hall Blvd., Hill St.,
Pacific Highway and O'Hara. Recognizing the need for an economic development and
physical improvement plan for the city center, in 1989 the City Council adopted the
City Center Development Plan. The goal of the plan is to strengthen the economic
vitality of the City Center and to create a sense of identity as the heart of the
City. The activities envisioned in the development plan represent a combination of
private and public investment. Two of the projects proposed in the plan are scheduled
to start in late 1990. One is the replacement of the Fanno Creek Bridge on Main St.
The other is the development of Fanno Creek Park in accordance with the Fanno Creek
Master Plan. These projects mark a significant step toward the goal of reinvigorating
the downtown area and achieving new development. A "Land Use Policy Statement"
adopted by Council states that land use regulations will be reviewed through city
staff working with business and property owners. It is contemplated that these
development regulations will facilitate a diverse mix of uses.
C. TIGARD TRIANGLE
The Triangle is the area encompassed by Pacific Highway, Highway 217, and Interstate
5. Zoning is primarily commercial with small pockets of single-family residential.
The City has identified the Triangle area as a potential area of focus. An area study
is planned. The proposed study would be the first comprehensive and coordinated
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assessment of the area. The primary reason the Triangle was picked for possible study
is its potential for economic development. This potential is based on the large
tracts of vacant land available for commercial use within the area and the area's
central location at the crossroads of three primary traffic carriers. The tentative
work program for the study calls for a detailed physical and socio-economic analysis
followed by the development of alternative development plans and a recommended
alternative. Important issues to be addressed include the location, type, and timing
of public improvements; the impact of the planned reconfiguring of the 217/I-5
interchange; and how to maintain the liveability of existing residential areas.
Citizens in the area would have the opportunity to be involved in formulating the area
plan. It is expected that the combination of technical and public review will lead to
better area programs and projects.
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ESSIBIT B: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS, IMPLEMENTATION
! MEASURES, AND POLICIES
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1. ECONOMY
This report addresses LCDC Statewide Planning Goal #9 requirements titled
"Economy of the State." The recommended findings and policies have been
developed to blend Tigard's individual economic programs into those of the
region and State to meet Goal #9 requirements.
The Goal #9 statement reads:
"To diversify and improve the economy of the State.
Both State and federal economic plans and policies shall be coordinated by
the State with local and regional needs. Plans and policies shall
contribute to a stable and healthy economy in all regions of the State.
Plans shall be based on inventories of areas suitable for increased
economic growth and activity after taking into consideration the health of
the current economic base; materials and energy availability; labor market
factors; availability of renewable and non-renewable resources;
availability of land; and pollution control requirements.
Economic growth and activity in accordance with such plans shall be
encouraged in areas that have underutilized human and natural resource
capabilities and want increased growth and activity. Alternative sites
suitable for economic growth and expansion shall be designated in such
plans.
Findings
Through analysis of the economic conditions which affect Tigard, the existing
make up of the community, the potential for growth, and the City's interest in
assisting existing and new businesses to expand in and relocate to Tigard, the
following findings were identified.
o The City of Tigard is a sub-element of the Portland metropolitan economic
region.
o The economic climate of the City, in part, is subject to the influences of
external economic forces beyond the control of the City.
o The City continues to experience [steady commercial and industrial growth
despite the national and State economic situation.] thriving commercial and
industrial growth._
o In spite of continued growth and prosperity and a healthy economy overall,
economic growth has had very uneven spatial impacts within the community. In
particular, comparatively little new economic activity has occurred in the
city center Tigard Triangle, and 74th Avenue Corridor areas.
o Tigard has not had to induce development with financial or other incentives.
o Tigard is recognized as having clear and consistent development review
standards and an efficient and well-coordinated City review process.
o A significant amount of commercial [and industrial] buildable land is
available (in areas where all services are provided making it suitable) for
development., Most of this land is concentrated in the Tigard Triangle area.
o A core problem facing the City is lack of buildable land designated for
industrial use.
o The City's large industrial parks provide an ample supply of leasable space
for smaller and younger industries.
o (Manufacturing,] wholesale and retail activities provide the majority of the
local employment opportunities to area residents.
o An increasing regional dependence on electrical, electronic and instrument
related manufacturing employment has occurred in recent years.
o There is a need for new and expanded public facilities to open areas for
industrial and commercial uses. This particularly applies to the Tigard
Triangle commercial and the 74th Avenue industrial areas.
o A computerized database of comprehensive and up-to-date economic data,
particularly that relating to sites available for development purposes, [is
largely unavailable or not kept up to date] is expected to be available from
late-1990.
o [a need exists to promote the benefits of operating a business in Tigard.]
o The Central Business District demands attention and community support in
order that improvement programs may be set in motion to make it a more
diversified and economically viable core area.
o The existing railroad facilities in Tigard are an asset to industrial and
commercial development on property adjacent to the rails.
o Ease of access to I-5 and Highway 217 serve as incentives to economic
development in Tigard.
o Tigard's proximity to Portland Community College provides opportunity for the
creation of specialized job training programs to serve existing, expanding
and new industries in the City.
o (Residential development in commercial districts complements commercial uses,
helps to minimize crime within the commercial districts, provides housing for
senior citizens which is in close proximity to shopping areas, and minimizes
vehicular travel which would reduce pollution and conserve energy.]
o [A need exists for public facility development to make industrial and
commercial lands available for economic development purposes.]
o Recognizing that liveability is an important component of economic
development, a need exists for more local cultural and recreational
opportunities to maintain an enhance Tigard's quality of life.
o Attractiveness or amenity of a particular area is an important factor
influencing location decisions for new private sector investment.
o New water quality standards for the Tualatin River will increase the
attractiveness of the river for water-based recreational activities.
o New water gality standards together with various increased development fees
imposed at various times since 1983 have increased the cost of developing
land.
POLICIES
VI.1 THE CITY SHALL PROMOTE ACTIVITIES AIMED AT THE DIVERSIFICATION OF
THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO TIGARD RESIDENTS WITH
PARTICULAR EMPHASIS PLACED ON THE GROWTH OF THE LOCAL JOB MARKET.
VI.2 THE CITY SHALL WORK WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY AND ADJACENT
JURISDICTIONS TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INCORPORATING A LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
y VI.3 THE CITY SHALL IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT AS THE FOCAL POINT FOR COMMERCIAL, HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS, CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY CREATING A
DIVERSIFIED AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE CORE AREA.
VI.4 THE CITY SHALL ENSURE THAT NEW COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT ENCROACH INTO RESIDENTIAL AREAS THAT HAVE NOT
BEEN DESIGNATED FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES.
VI.5 THE CITY SHALL PROHIBIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS EXCEPT:
COMPLIMENTARY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE PERMITTED ABOVE THE
FIRST FLOOR IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND ABOVE THE SECOND
FLOOR IN COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICTS. (THE DENSITY OF
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
R-40 DISTRICTS.)
VI.6 THE CITY SHALL CONSIDER PRIVATE FINANCING BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS IN
COORDINATION WITH AVAILABLE BONDING METHODS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
FACILITIES TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND DESIGNATED ON THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP.
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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. The City's Community Development Code shall incorporate Any revisions
needed to remove unnecessary obstacles which may deter new economic
activities.
2. In the process of administering the city's Comprehensive Plan, careful
consideration shall be given to the economic implications of all
proposed policies, programs and regulations.
[3. The city shall identify regional economic needs through interaction with
officials of other Washington County jurisdictions and take appropriate
action to adjust local policies to respond to their regional concerns
and needs.]
3. The City shall cooperate with the I-5 Association, the Tualatin Valley
Economic Corporation Washington Country and other tiers of government
on economic development activities.
4. The City, along with the business community, shall develop an economic
development program aimed at attracting new commercial and industrial
development to Tigard while also encouraging the expansion of existing
business concerns.
5. The City shall participate in the formulation and implementation of a
regional economic development program for the Washington County area.
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[6. The City shall work with the local business community to develop and
maintain an up-to-date economic data resource file which will be made
available to existing and potential Tigard business concerns.] i
6. The City shall continue to maintain and expand its comprehensive data
base of demographic and economic information.
7. The City shall work cooperatively with the business community seeking
its involvement and advice when working toward arriving at decisions
having economic implications for the business community.
8. The City shall target efforts to strategic areas for growth and
diversification. Specific areas include the Central Business District,
the Tigard Triangle, and the 74th Avenue Industrial area.
[8].9 The City shall concentrate resources for the revitalization of the
Central Business District utilizing Local Improvement Districts and a
program to encourage private investment.
[9.]10 The City shall encourage new development by allowing more flexible
zoning standards within the CBD than are allowed citywide.
11. The City shall develop a master plan and financial scheme for
development of the Tigard Triangle area.
12. The City shall designate SW 74th Ave between Bonita and Durham as a
special study area. Issues to be addressed include the exact location
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of land in flood plain, the feasibility of channelizing sections of the
creek flowing through the area and the feasibility of actively
marketing suitable sites for industrial development.
[10]13 The City shall develop and implement an economic development program
compatible with the potentials and constraints of the City and will:
a. Aid in the creation and maintenance of new and continuous
employment opportunities to afford City residents the choice of
working within the City;
b. Strive to improve, diversify and stabilize the economic base of the
community thus reducing the tax burden of the residential property
owner;
C. Aid in the effective utilization of the land, energy and human
resources; and
d. Provide for the timely development of all public facilities and
services and their delivery systems.
[11.]14 The City shall encourage the location and development of economic
activities which meet the occupational and employment needs of all City
residents, particularly the unemployed and underemployed.
[12]15 The Community Development Code shall limit development on land
planned for commercial use to commercial uses. Residential uses will ba
allowed above the first floor in selected zones.
16. Because it is in short supply, except in unusual and extenuating
circumstances the City will not redesignate existing industrial
designated land for non-industrial uses.
[3.]17 The City shall [compile an] complete the compilation of an automated
inventory which identifies all parcels of land zoned for commercial or
industrial purposes and which identifies:
a. The amount and type of development on the land, if any;
b. The name of the owner;
C. The public services which are available to the site;
d. The current zoning designation; and
e. The assessed value.
[4.]18 The City shall maintain development codes which describe standards for
landscaping and buffering where commercial and industrial uses abut
residential districts.
[5.]19 The City shall work with Portland Community College to develop training'
programs as an incentive to new industries locating in Tigard needing a
trained labor force.
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16. ]20 The City shall coordinate its planning efforts with the Metropolitan
Service District and Oregon Department of Transportation to ensure
adequate access from major arterial routes to designated commercial and
industrial areas.
[17. The Tigard Community Development Code shall designate types of permitted
residential development in C-P and CBD commercial districts.]
[18.]21 The City shall encourage private landowners to consider utilizing
available bonding methods, in addition to private financing methods, to
provide public facilities to vacant buildable lands with the potential
for industrial or commercial development.
[19].22 The City should not preclude any financing mechanism for the
-implementation of its economic development objectives.
[20. The City Council, upon the recommendation of its Economic Development
Committee, shall develop objectives, criteria and standards for
determining its availability of bonding methods and use of bond proceeds
for private, commercial and industrial development.]
23. The City shall continue to demonstrate support for local industry
Business Development Fund and Industrial Revenue bond applications for
low interest financing.
24. The City shall apply for state lottery dollars for economic development
proiects where appropriate.
25. Within the framework of community priorities and resources, the City
shall identify and apply for available park improvement and community
development arants.
26. The City shall support quality of life improvements, including private
sector proiects that improve cultural and recreational opportunities.
27. The City shall investigate ways to make Pacific Highway more visually
attractive and less congested.
28. The city shall improve the Cities economic base by encouraging
development of targeted industries.
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