City Council Packet - 01/27/2004
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CITY OF TIGARD
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
January 27, 2004
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 27, 2004
Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Council Present: Mayor Dirksen; Councilors Sherwood and Wilson.
• STUDY SESSION
> DISCUSSION REGARDING HEARINGS OFFICER RATE INCREASE
REQUEST
Council reviewed this agenda item with staff. Council agreed to the request
from Hearings Officer Larry Epstein for an hourly rate of $140. Staff will
contact Mr. Epstein to request that future rate increases be based on the
Consumer Price Index to avoid lagging so far behind market. A proposed
contract for the Hearings Officer will be submitted in the near future to the
Council for consideration on a Consent Agenda.
(Skate Park Task Force Update Agenda Item was set over to 2/10/04)
> EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at
6:33 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(1 d).
Study Session reconvened at 6:59 p.m.
The following Administrative Items were reviewed:
a. Bull Mountain Annexation - White Papers (Memo from Jim Hendryx -
distributed to Council)
b. MITCH school - request to be scheduled on Council Agenda - Council consensus
was to suggest information be shared with Council during a Visitor's Agenda.
c. Revised Agenda - Items 4 & 5 combined to one item.
d. Item 8 - "A-frame signs" public hearing - testimony from Bill Gross distributed
to Council.
e. Tour of new library site, March 13, 9 a.m. - (Memo from Margaret Barnes -
distributed to Council)
f. Items 8 & 9 - Revised Ordinances (Memo from Cathy Wheatley distributed to
Council)
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g. Item II - Staff report and proposed resolution. (Distributed to Council for the
Planned Development Code Review Committee)
h. NLC Conference - April - Family and Youth Services (Email from Mayor Dirksen
distributed to Council.)
i. Council goal-setting minutes 8L final goal list (Distributed to Council)
j. Regional Partners - Press Event on Februaryl0 (Memo from Jim Hendryx
distributed to Council)
k. Request to schedule: Council consensus was to agree to schedule a joint Meeting
with the Tigard-Tualatin School District Board and the Tualatin City Council on
Monday, April S.
1. Calendar Review
• January 29 - Affordable Housing Symposium
• February 10 - Council Business Meeting
• February 12 - Special Meeting - Council Candidate Interviews
• February 17 - Council Workshop Meeting
• February 24 - Council Business Meeting
• February 26 - Coffee Talk (Memo distributed to Council)
1. BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the business meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
1.2 Roll Call: Mayor Dirksen, Councilors Sherwood and Wilson
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications 81 Liaison Report: None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items: None
2. VISITOR'S AGENDA
• Gretchen Buehner distributed maps to the Council showing properties that she said
should be considered for annexation at the same time the "Gooley" annexation
occurs.
• Alice Ellis Gaut urged Council to seek citizen participation/input in the
Comprehensive Plan Review process at the very beginning.
• John Frewing noted concerns about a remark made by a Tigard Planning
Commissioner that survey questions about the Comprehensive Plan review be
structured so the "right" answers were given. Mr. Frewing commented that the City
plans to conduct a survey for the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow visioning effort and he
suggested the survey for the Comprehensive Plan be conducted at the same time.
• Mark Padgett referred to Mr. Frewing's comment regarding a Commissioner asking
that survey questions be structured so the "right" answers are given. Mr. Padgett
clarified the Commissioner wanted questions to be structured so that respondents
were encouraged to respond to issues pertinent to the Comprehensive Plan.
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - January 27, 2004 Page 2
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Councilor Wilson, seconded by Councilor
Sherwood, to adopt the Consent Agenda as follows:
3.1 Local Contract Review Board:
a. Award Contract for the Construction of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Production Well and Test Well to Geo-Tech Explorations, Inc.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
4. COUNCIL GOAL UPDATE/CONSIDER APPROVING FINAL COUNCIL GOALS
FOR 2004
Mayor Dirksen reviewed 2003 goal achievement and announced the proposed 2004
goals.
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to adopt the 2004
Council goals as presented.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
S. UPDATE ON THE NEW TIGARD LIBRARY
Library Director Barnes reviewed the progress on the new library construction.
Current information can be found on the City's website as well as in the upcoming
February edition of the Cityscape (Hard Hat Report.)
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6. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
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Assistant to the City Manager presented the review of the Community Assessment
Program. Highlights of her talk are included in a PowerPoint presentation, which is on
file with the City Recorder. In addition, this presentation will be posted to the City's
website.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-]UDICIAL) - ANNEXATION OF THE CLEAN
WATER SERVICES AND CITY OF TIGARD PARCELS (ZCA 2003-00007)
REQUEST: The applicants are requesting to annex four (4) parcels of land
containing 47 acres near Cook Park into the City of Tigard. LOCATION:
Washington County Tax Assessor's Map Numbers 2S1 14AD, Tax Lots 100 and
200; and 2S 1 14DA, Tax Lots 100 and 300. ZONE: R-4.5: Low-Density
Residential District. The R-4.5 zoning district is designed to accommodate
detached single-family homes with or without accessory residential units at a
minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet. Duplexes and attached single-family units
are permitted conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also permitted
conditionally. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: The approval standards for
annexations are set out in Community Development Code Chapters 18.320 and
18.390, Comprehensive Plan Policies 2 and 10; ORS Chapter 222; and Metro
Code Chapter 3.09.
a. City Attorney Ramis reviewed the hearing process.
b. No conflicts of interest were reported by Council members. No ex parte
contacts were reported by Council members. There were no challenges from
the audience pertaining to the Council's jurisdiction to hear this matter nor was
there a challenge on the participation of any member of the Council.
C. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing.
d. Associate Planner Scheidegger presented the staff report. He noted the
services available for this site if annexed, including storm drainage, sanitary
sewer, and water. A memorandum dated January 26, 2004, to the City
Council, was distributed and referred to by Mr. Scheidegger, which presented
a finding regarding services and facilities available to the area (Tigard
Development Code Section 18.320.020.B.1). A copy of this memorandum
is on file with the City Recorder.
e. Public Testimony
Mayor Dirksen read the following:
For all those wishing to testify, please be aware that failure to raise an
issue accompanied by statements or evidence sufficient to afford the
Council and parties an opportunity to respond to the issue will
preclude an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on this issue.
Testimony and evidence must be directed toward the criteria described
by staff or other criteria in the plan or land use regulation which you
believe apply to the decision.
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• John Frewing 7100 SW Lola Lane, Tigard, OR referred to an e-mail
communication he forwarded to Associate Planner Scheidegger. Mr.
Frewing stated that the staff report does not address the decision criteria of
Development Code 18.320.020 (B) about availability of public facilities
and whether the applicable comprehensive plan policies and implementing
ordinance provisions have been satisfied. Mr. Frewing did not have an
opportunity to review staff's January 26, 2004, memo addressing the
finding for the above-referenced Code section.
Meeting recessed at 8:54 p.m. to retrieve a copy of Mr. Frewing's e-mail as noted above.
Meeting reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
Council discussed the issues brought up by Mr. Frewing and memo to provide
the finding on services and facilities issued by Mr. Scheidegger. City Attorney
Ramis commented that the Council should consider whether there is capacity
to serve the area being annexed and would it be feasible to extend services to
the site.
Mayor Dirksen commented he was satisfied that the issues raised by Mr.
Frewing had been addressed.
f. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing.
g. Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to adopt
Ordinance No. 04-01.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-01 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FINDINGS
AND CONCLUSIONS TO APPROVE AN ANNEXATION (ZCA)2003-
00007 (CLEAN WATER SERVICES ANNEXATION) AND
WITHDRAWING PROPERTY FROM THE TIGARD WATER DISTRICT,
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ENHANCED SHERIFF'S PATROL
DISTRICT, WASHINGTON COUNTY URBAN ROADS MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT, WASHINGTON COUNTY STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT #1,
? AND THE WASHINGTON COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT,
AND TRANSFERRING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FROM CLEAN
WATER SERVICES.
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The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
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Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
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8. PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE) - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.780 TO
ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SUBJECT TO
LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
(ZOA 2003-00002)
REQUEST: A Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the sign regulations to
allow temporary A-frame signs in residential zones without a permit subject to
size and placement restrictions. LOCATION: Residential Zones. ZONE: N/A.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380, 18.390 and 18.780.
a. Mayor Dirksen opened the Public Hearing.
b. Associate Planner Tracy presented the staff report, which is on file with the
City Recorder. Also on file with the City Recorder is a copy of Mr. Tracy's
notes on his presentation to the City Council. Mr. Tracy noted staff
recommended changes to address an issue regarding definitions which would
have prohibited A-frame signs in commercial and industrial zones. In addition,
staff recommended that language be struck from the proposed amendment
pertaining to limitations on the size of temporary lawn signs, apart from the
four square-foot per face size limitation on A-frames. To address an issue
brought forward by Mr. Bill Gross (Ballot Measure 56 notification), staff is
recommending the amendment to the sign code be restricted to limit size of
A-frame signs only.
C. Public Testimony
• Mark Padgett, 12974 SW Princeton Lane, Tigard OR advised he is the
Chair of the Planning Commission. Mr. Padgett explained the concerns on
the part of the Planning Commission that more signs in the right-of-way
would be likely if A-frame signs were allowed in residential zones and the
Planning Commission felt strongly that a corresponding increase in the fee
for violations be considered.
• Gretchen Buehner, 13249 SW 136`' Place, Tigard, OR advised she is a
member of the Planning Commission. She advised of her personal
experience where directional signs are placed on her property frequently
without her permission. She noted her agreement that fines should be
increased for sign code violations.
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Councilor Wilson acknowledged Ms. Buehner's objections to signs being
placed on her property without her permission; although, the issues before
the Council do not appear to address these types of situations.
Associate Planner Morgan affirmed that A-frame signs should not be
placed on the sidewalk (public rights of way).
• Martha Brooks, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Metro
Association of Realtors, 5331 SW Macadam, Portland, OR 97239, (Ms.
Brooks was accompanied by lane Leo, Legal Counsel representing the
Metro Association of Realtors), testified that A-frame signs were standard
tools for the real estate community. She referred to the Planning
Commission recommendation and requested that the sign area be increased
to six square feet per side.
• Heather Adams, 12655 SW North Dakota Street, Tigard, OR, testified as
the applicant for the sign code amendment. Ms. Adams testified on the
sign-size restrictions noting objections to the Planning Commission
recommendation that signs be limited to four square feet per face. She
asked the Council to approve use of A-frame signs on residential property,
allow signs in all residential areas up to 24 square feet. She noted signs
would only be allowed on private property.
d. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing.
e. Council discussion followed regarding the size of the signs. Consensus of the
Council was to allow A-frames up to six square feet per side, as this appears to
be consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Changes agreed to by Council
included the following (incorporated into Ordinance No. 04-02) as amended:
18.780.015 - Definitions
C C. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported by
? one stick, post, rod, or A-frame In or on the ground. A lawn
rndln.g sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign
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i permit requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection
18.780.060 f92.4 can be met. A lawn sign In commercial or
Industrial zones Is subject to temporary permit requirements as
provided for In Subsection 15.780.100.
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18.780.060 - Permit Exceptions
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one
premise regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of --1 24 square feet in the [R- 1, R-2,- R-3.5; R-
and -
R-731 residential zones.
b. EA total-of-24 square feed in-the-R--2, R-2 and R-40 ~ A-
frame signs shall be no greater than 6 square feet per face In any
residential zone. Lawn signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per face
In the R-1, R-2, R-3:5, R-4.5, and R-7 zones. Lawn signs shall be
placed on private property and not within the public right of way no
shall such signs obstruct the clear vision area described in Chapter
18.795. A-frame signs are permitted only between the hours of 8
AM and 6 PM.
City Manager drew Council's attention to the fact that approval of the
ordinance would mean a 3x4' sign would be allowed on all properties. He
said that this would exceed the limits now in place by neighboring jurisdictions.
Councilor Wilson advised he would prefer to deal with this concern if it
becomes a problem.
f. Motion by Councilor Wilson, seconded by Councilor Sherwood, to adopt
Ordinance No. 04-02, as amended.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-02 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 18.780 TO ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES, SUBJECT TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS, AND TO
MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE THAT IS
ALLOWED.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
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9. PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE) - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.230
SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF "RESPONSIBLE PARTY"
CONSISTENT AND CHAPTER 18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE
PROHIBITING "BILLBOARDS" (ZOA 2003-00003)
REQUEST: To review and amend the Tigard Sign Code Chapter 18.780 to clarify
language regarding "Billboards" and "Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs," and to
amend the language of Section 18.230.030 to make the definition of "Responsible
Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code Section 18.740.020(A)(1-3).
LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: N/A. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA:
Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and
Community Development Code Chapters 18.230, 18.380, 18.390 and 18.780.
a. Mayor Dirksen opened the public hearing.
b. Associate Planner Kilby presented the staff report regarding the proposed
amendment to Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.230. A copy of the
staff report is on file with the City Recorder. In response to a question from
Councilor Wilson, Associate Planner Kilby commented on the process for
citing violators. A citation is issued first to the offender and if compliance is
not achieved, then the property owner is then cited.
C. Public testimony: None
d. Mayor Dirksen closed the public hearing.
e. Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to adopt
Ordinance No. 04-03.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-03 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 18.230 SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF
"RESPONSIBLE PARTY" CONSISTENT WITH THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND CHAPTER 18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE THAT
SERVES TO PROHIBIT "BILLBOARDS" WITHIN THE TIGARD CITY
LIMITS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
10. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING TASK FORCES WITH REGARD TO THE
ANNEXATION OF BULL MOUNTAIN
Four subcommittees will be formed for areas of Police, Parks, Streets (Capital
Improvements 8Z Maintenance), and Planning. As names of applicants are received,
the Mayor will assign placement of individuals on subcommittees. If an overwhelming
amount of names are received for a subcommittee, the Mayor's Appointment
Committee will evaluate how to assign members to the subcommittee.
Subcommittees shall be balanced with Tigard citizen and Bull Mountain citizen
representatives. City staff appointments have been made. Tigard staff is working with
Washington County to determine who from the County will serve on each of the
subcommittees.
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to establish the
subcommittee task forces with the Mayor making the final decision with assistance
from staff on the names of four or more volunteers for each task force; individuals
may only serve on one task force.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FORMING THE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE
z PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Community Development Director Hendryx reviewed the proposed resolution.
'o Councilor Wilson commented that he hoped that the "real issues" could be identified
to find out why people are not happy with the Code.
Mayor Dirksen read the proposed resolution.
Motion by Councilor Sherwood, seconded by Councilor Wilson, to adopt Resolution
No. 04-08.
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-08 - A RESOLUTION TO FORM THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council members present:
Mayor Dirksen - Yes
Councilor Sherwood - Yes
Councilor Wilson - Yes
12. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS: None
13. NON AGENDA ITEMS: None
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held.
15. ADJOURNMENT: 10:55 p.m.
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SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page I
AGENDA
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2004
6:30 PM
• STUDY SESSION
> DISCUSSION REGARDING HEARINGS OFFICER RATE INCREASE
REQUEST
(Skate Park Task Force Update) - set over to 2/10/04)
• EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to
discuss labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(1 d). All discussions are confidential
and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(3), but
must not disclose any Information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the
purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are
closed to the public.
7:30 PM
1. BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 Call to Order - City Council 8z Local Contract Review Board
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications 8z Liaison Reports
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
7:35 PM
2. VISITOR'S AGENDA (Two Minutes or Less, Please)
7:40 PM
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 Local Contract Review Board:
a. Award Contract for the Construction of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Production Well and Test Well to Geo-Tech Explorations, Inc.
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 2
• Consent Agenda - Items Removed for Separate Discussion: Any items requested to be
removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered
immediately after the Council has voted on those items which do not need discussion.
7:45 PM
4. COUNCIL GOAL UPDATE/CONSIDER APPROVING FINAL COUNCIL GOALS
FOR 2004
a. Review of Council Goals
b. Council Discussion
C. Council Consideration: Motion to adopt 2004 Council Goals
8:05 PM
5. UPDATE ON THE NEW TIGARD LIBRARY
a. Staff Report: Library Staff
b. Council Discussion
8:15 PM
6. ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
a. Staff Report: Administration Staff
b. Council Discussion
8:30 PM
7. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL) - ANNEXATION OF THE CLEAN
WATER SERVICES AND CITY OF TIGARD PARCELS (ZCA 2003-00007)
City Attorney Ramis will read:
REQUEST: The applicants are requesting to annex four (4) parcels of land
containing 47 acres near Cook Park into the City of Tigard. LOCATION:
Washington County Tax Assessor's Map Numbers 2S114AD, Tax Lots 100 and
200; and 2S114DA, Tax Lots 100 and 300. ZONE: R-4.5: Low-Density
Residential District. The R-4.5 zoning district is designed to accommodate
detached single-family homes with or without accessory residential units at a
minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet. Duplexes and attached single-family
units are permitted conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also
permitted conditionally. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: The approval
standards for annexations are set out in Community Development Cade
Chapters 18.320 and 18.390, Comprehensive Plan Policies 2 and 10; ORS
Chapter 222; and Metro Code Chapter 3.09.
City Attorney Ramis will read instructions about quasi-judicial hearings...
a. Open Public Hearing
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 3
b. Declarations or Challenges
Mayor to read: - Do any members of Council wish to report any ex
parte contact or information gained outside the hearing, including any
site visits?
Have all members familiarized themselves with the application?
Are there any challenges from the audience pertaining to the
Council's jurisdiction to hear this matter or is there a challenge
on the participation of any member of the Council?
C. Staff Report: Community Development Department
d. Public Testimony
Mayor to read: For all those wishing to testify, please be aware that
failure to raise an issue accompanied by statements or evidence
sufficient to afford the Council and parties an opportunity to respond to
the issue will preclude an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on
this issue. Testimony and evidence must be directed toward the
criteria described by staff or other criteria in the plan or land use
regulation which you believe apply to the decision.
Proponents
Opponents
Rebuttal
e. Staff Recommendation
f. Council Discussion
g. Close Public Hearing
h. Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 04 - 01
Councilor: I move for adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilor: I second the motion.
Mayor: Will the City Recorder please read the number and title of the Ordinance.
City Recorder. (Reads as requested.)
Mayor: Is there any discussion?
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Mayor
i (after discussion): Will the City Recorder please conduct a roll-call vote of Council.
City Recorder. Conducts roll call vote.
Mayor. Ordinance No. 04-01 (is approved or fails) by a (unanimous or however
votes were split) vote.
Tie votes = failed motion.
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 4
8:45 PM
8. PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE) - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.780 TO
ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SUBJECT TO
LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
(ZOA 2003-00002)
REQUEST: A Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the sign regulations to
allow temporary A-frame signs in residential zones without a permit subject to
size and placement restrictions. LOCATION: Residential Zones. ZONE: N/A.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380, 18.390 and 18.780.
a. Open Public Hearing
b. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
C. Public Testimony
d. Staff Recommendation
e. Council Discussion
f. Close Public Hearing
g. Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 04 - 02
Councilor. I move for adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilor: I second the motion.
Mayor. Will the City Recorder please read the number and title of the Ordinance.
City Recorder: (Reads as requested.)
Mayor: Is there any discussion?
Mayor
(after discussion): Will the City Recorderplease conduct a roll-call vote of Council.
City Recorder: Conducts roll call vote.
Mayor. Ordinance No. 04-02 (is approved or fails) by a (unanimous or however
votes were split) vote.
Tie votes = failed motion.
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 5
9:05 PM
9. PUBLIC HEARING (LEGISLATIVE) - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.230
SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF "RESPONSIBLE PARTY"
CONSISTENT AND CHAPTER 18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE
PROHIBITING "BILLBOARDS" (ZOA 2003-00003)
REQUEST: To.review and amend the Tigard Sign Code Chapter 18.780 to clarify
language regarding "Billboards" and "Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs," and
to amend the language of Section 18.230.030 to make the definition of
"Responsible Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code Section
18.740.020(A)(1-3). LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: N/A. APPLICABLE
REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Comprehensive Plan
Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code Chapters 18.230, 18.380,
18.390 and 18.780.
a. Open Public Hearing
b.. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
C. Public Testimony
d. Staff Recommendation
e. Council Discussion
f. Close Public Hearing
g. Council Consideration: Ordinance No. 04 - 04-03
Councilor. 1 move for adoption of the proposed Ordinance.
Councilor: I second the motion.
Mayor: Will the City Recorder please read the number and title of the Ordinance.
City Recorder: (Reads as requested.)
Mayor: Is there any discussion?
Mayor
(after discussion): Will the City Recorder please conduct a roll-call vote of Council.
City Recorder: Conducts roll call vote.
Mayor: Ordinance No. 04-03 (is approved or fails) by a (unanimous or however
votes were split) vote.
Tie votes = failed motion.
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 6
9:25 PM
10. CONSIDER ESTABLISHING TASK FORCES WITH REGARD TO THE
ANNEXATION OF BULL MOUNTAIN
a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
b. Council Discussion
C. Council Consideration: Motion to establish various task force groups to provide
additional time for public discussion and understanding of key impacts,
including costs and benefits of annexing the Bull Mountain area.
9:40 PM
11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FORMING THE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE
a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
b. Council Discussion
C. Council Consideration: Resolution No. 04-08
Councilor: I move for adoption of the proposed Resolution.
Councilor: I second the motion.
Mayor: Will the City Recorder please read the number and title of the Resolution.
City Recorder: (Reads as requested.)
Mayor: Is there any discussion?
Mayor
(after discussion): All of those in favor of adopting Resolution No. please say "aye. "
Mayor/Councilors:
Mayor: All of those opposed to adopting Resolution No. please say "nay. "
Mayor/Councilors:
Mayor. Resolution No. 04-08 (is adopted or fails) by a (unanimous, or however votes
were split) vote.
Tie votes = failed motion.
COUNCIL AGENDA - JANUARY 27, 2004 page 7
9:45 PM
12. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
13. NON AGENDA ITEMS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If
an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be
announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and
those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(3),
but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held
for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive
Sessions are closed to the public.
10:00 PM
15. AD30URNMENT
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City of Tigard, Oregon
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CITY OF TIGARD
In the Matter of the Proposed Ordinance(s) OREGON
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Ordinance Number(s) 0 c f - b ( D `1- 0 J 6 03 , which were adopted at
the City Council meeting of with a copy(s) of said
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day of (A 0- r"Z20-0--V--.
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2. Tigard Public Library, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon
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BEAVERTON, OREGON 97075
The following will be considered by the Tigard City Council on
lVesday January 27, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Tigard Civic Center
City of Tigard Town Hall Room, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this,
Tigard, Oregon 9 7 2 2 3 matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted by ,
Accounts Payable the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of procedure set.
forth in Section 18.390.060E.
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(Staff contact: Mathew Scheidegger) at 13125 SW Hail Blvd.,
Tigard, Oregon 97223, or by calling at 503-6394171.
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F ZONE CHANGE ANNEXATION (ZCA) 2003-00007
AFFIDA` I
STATE OF OREGON, ® CLEAN WATER SERVICES ANNEXATION <
SS, REQUEST: The applicants are requesting to annex our (4) parcels'
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,) of land containing 47 acres near Cook Park into the City of Tigard
LOCATION: Washington County Tax Assessor's Map Numbers •
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being first duly sworn, depose and, 300. ZONE: R-4.5: Low-Density Residential District. The R-4.5
Director, or his principal clerk, of tt zoning district is designed to accommodate detached single-family
a newspaper of general circulatio homes with or without accessory residential units at a minimum lot:
and 193.020; published at~ size of 7,500 square feet. Duplexes and attached single-family units
aforesaid county and state; that thl are permitted conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also
Public He a r i ncJ / 7. CA 2 0 0 3 permitted conditionally. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA:
a printed copy of which is hereto a The approval standards for annexations are set out in Community
entire issue of said newspaper for_ Development Code Chapters 18.320 and 18.390, Comprehensive
Plan Policies 2 and 10; ORS Chapter 222; and Metro Code Chapter:
consecutive in the following issues: 3.09.
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rescheduled to Tuesday January 27, 2004, at 7:30 PM at the Tigard-'
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13125 SW Hall Blvd. The Tigard City Council will consider the following application:
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matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted by
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REQUEST: To review and amcgd the Tigard Sign Code Chapter
i'Katby _gnAPr 18.780 to clarify language regarding "Billboards" and
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Director, or his principal clerk, of th8'i Bard- language of Section 18.230.030 to make the definition of
a newspaper of general circulatiop as define "Responsible Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code•
and 193.020; published at Tigard Section 18.740.020(A)(1-3). LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE:.
aforesaid county and state; that the N/A. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide
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entire issue of said newspaper for ONE and 18.780.
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CITY OF TIGARD
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In the Matter of the Proposed Ordinances 04-01 through 04-15
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Council.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 04- 01
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS TO APPROVE AN
ANNEXATION (ZCA) 2003-00007 (CLEAN WATER SERVICES ANNEXATION) AND
WITHDRAWING PROPERTY FROM THE TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, THE WASHINGTON
COUNTY ENHANCED SHERIFF'S PATROL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON COUNTY URBAN
ROADS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, WASHINGTON COUNTY STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT #1, AND THE WASHINGTON COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, AND
TRANSFERRING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FROM CLEAN WATER SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard is authorized by ORS 222.120(4)(B) and 222.170 to initiate an annexation
upon receiving consent in writing from a majority of the electors registered in the territory proposed to be
annexed and written consent from owners of more than half the land in the territory proposed to be
annexed;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard is authorized by ORS 222.120(5) and 222.520 to withdraw properties
which currently lie within the boundary of the Tigard Water District, Washington County Enhanced
Sheriffs Patrol District, Washington County Urban Roads Maintenance District, Washington County Street
Lighting District #1, Clean Water Services for purposes of providing direct sanitary service, and the
Washington County Vector Control District upon completion of the annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing on January 27, 2004 to consider the annexation
of four (4) parcels of land consisting of 47 acres and withdrawal of said property from the Tigard Water
District, the Washington County Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District, Washington County Urban Roads
Maintenance District, Washington County Street Lighting District #1, and the Washington County Vector
Control District, and transfer of sanitary sewer service from Clean Water Services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 222.520(2) the City is liable to the Water District for certain debt
obligations, however, in this instance the Water District has no debt for the City to assume, therefore, no
option regarding the assumption of debt needs to be made; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metro 3.09, ORS 222.120 and 222.524, notice was given and the City held a
public hearing on the issue of the annexation into the City and withdrawal of the annexed property from the
Tigard Water District, the Washington County Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District, Washington County
Urban Roads Maintenance District, Washington County Street Lighting District #1, and the Washington
County Vector Control District op January 27, 2004; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ORS 222.524, the City must declare the withdrawal of annexed properties from
the Tigard Water District, the Washington County Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District, Washington County
Urban Roads Maintenance District, Washington County Street Lighting District #1, and the Washington
County Vector Control District by Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Development Code states that upon annexation, the zone is automatically changed
to the City zoning most closely conforming to the County zoning; and
WHEREAS, the current and proposed zoning district is R-4.5, therefore, no zone change is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the annexation has been processed in accordance with the requirements of Metro 3.09 and has
been reviewed for compliance with the Tigard Community Development Code and the Comprehensive
Plan and the annexation substantially addresses the standards in Metro 3.09 regulating annexations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the testimony at the public hearing and determined
that withdrawal of the annexed properties from the applicable service districts is in the best interest of the
City of Tigard.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-ZCA2003-00007 CWS Annexation
Page 1 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council hereby annexes the parcels shown in the attached Exhibit "A" and
further described in Exhibit "B" and withdraws said parcels from the Tigard Water District,
the Washington County Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District, Washington County Urban
Roads Maintenance District, Washington County Street Lighting District #1, and the
Washington County Vector Control District.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the
Mayor and posting by the City Recorder.
SECTION 3: The City Recorder is hereby directed to file certified copies of the Ordinance with Metro for
administrative processing.
SECTION 4: Pursuant to ORS 222.120(5), the effective date of the withdrawal of the property from the
Tigard Water District, the Washington County Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District,
Washington County Urban Roads Maintenance District, Washington County Street Lighting
District #1, and the Washington County Vector Control District shall be the effective date of
this annexation.
SECTION 5: Pursuant to an agreement between Clean Water Services and the City, upon the effective
date of this ordinance, the City will be the agency responsible for providing direct sanitary
service to the property or properties that are annexed.
SECTION 6: Pursuant to ORS 222.465, the effective date of the withdrawal of this property from the
Tigard Water District shall be July 1, 2004.
SECTION 7: In accordance with ORS 222.180, the annexation shall be effective upon filing with the
Secretary of State.
PASSED: By un Ct r irfu5- US vote of all Council m bers present after being read by number and
title only, this Q-ttt day of52004.
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Catherine heatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this a day of , 2004.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
Approved u to f rrr~: ~ ~
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SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, WILLAMETTE
MERIDIAN,WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE ONE-QUARTER CORNER LOCATED BETWEEN SECTIONS
13 AND 14 TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN
THENCE S 88° 48' 39" E A DISTANCE OF 72.95 FEET TO THE WESTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROADAND A POINT
ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT; THENCE S 09° 52'57" W, ALONG SAID
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF
1884.86 A DELTA OF 17-17'45" (A CHORD WHICH BEARS S 09° 52'57" W
566.55 FEET) AND A LENGTH OF 568.7 FEET; THENCE S 01° 27'20" W A
DISTANCE OF 755.53 FEET; THENCE N 88° 39' 13"W A DISTANCE OF 974.11
FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER OF THE TUALATIN RIVER; THENCE
ALONG SAID CENTER OF THE TUALATIN RIVER THE FOLLOWING 12
COURSES, N 14°27' 51" E A DISTANCE OF 86.91 FEET; THENCE N 12° 10' 49" E
A DISTANCE OF 81.60 FEET; THENCE N 21 ° 18' 16" E A DISTANCE OF 85.28
FEET; THENCE N 13° 32' 50" E A DISTANCE OF 67.13 FEET; THENCE N 14° 41'
57" E A DISTANCE OF 76.48 FEET; THENCE N 01° 28'27" E A DISTANCE OF
53.89 FEET; THENCE N 16° 08' 34" W A DISTANCE OF 94.95 FEET; THENCE N
36° 19' 23" W A DISTANCE OF 39.42 FEET; THENCE N 07° 25' 50" W A
DISTANCE OF 42.72 FEET; THENCE N 49° 27' 18" W A DISTANCE OF 37.97
FEET; THENCE N 57° 14' 11" W A DISTANCE OF 33.77 FEET; THENCE N 64°07'
23" W A DISTANCE OF 81.01 FEET; THENCE N 84'34'28" W A DISTANCE
OF 93.58 FEET; THENCE N 01'22'18" E A DISTANCE OF 631.10 FEET; THENCE
S 88° 37'46" E A DISTANCE OF 514.88 FEET; THENCE N 01° 35'43" E A
DISTANCE OF 1140.32 FEET; THENCE S 88° 30' 28" E A DISTANCE OF 660.07
FEET; THENCE S 01° 35'35" W A DISTANCE OF 416.03 FEET; THENCE N 88°24'
25" W A DISTANCE OF 295.20 FEET THENCE S 01 ° 24' 25" E A DISTANCE OF
295.20 FEET; THENCE S 88° 24' 25" E A DISTANCE OF 295.20 FEET; THENCE S
01 ° 35'35" W A DISTANCE OF 427.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 47 ACRES MOR OR LESS.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 04- 02.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.780 TO ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES, SUBJECT TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT
OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE THAT IS ALLOWED.
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.780 to allow A-frame signs within residential zones,
subject to size and placement limitations, and modify the amount of temporary signage that is allowed in
low and medium density residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2004 and by
motion modified the amendment so that the size limitation should be reduced from 6 to 4 square feet per
face, and should be applied to all types of lawn signs, not just A-frames; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission voted in favor of the modified amendment on a 4-2
vote with one member abstaining; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27,, 2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed development code text change and directed staff to prepare langauge and
an Ordinance for Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the proposed language adequately addressed concerns
regarding protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Tigard citizens, as well as, the interests of
business in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
of Tigard.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE No. 04- 02
Page 1
SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A- I" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by
the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By U 11lL,r1lmouS vote of all Col cil members present after being read by number
and title only, this Q-71t day of , 2004.
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Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this 7 bi4 day of , 2004.
Craig irksen, Mayor
Ap oved as to form:
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18.780.015 Definitions
1. "'A'-{beard] frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52. Temporary sign. means any sign, .[A-beard-frarr~e banner, lawn sign or
balloon which is not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign
structure, sign tower, the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means to
a structure or the ground. Includes simple children's balloons, hot and cold air
balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported by one
stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground. A lawn freestand+ag sign in
residential zones WhiGh is exempt from sign permit requirements provided the size
requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 {132:} can be met. A lawn sign in
commercial or industrial zones is subject to temporary permit requirements
as provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one premise
regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of [4-24 24 square feet in the [R 1, R 2 R 3 5 R-4.5, aRd
residential zones.
b. r" total of 24 square feet in the R-12, R 25 aRd R ^ zeneT; A-frame signs
shall be no greater than 6 square feet per face in any residential zone.
Lawn signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per face in the R-1, R-2, R-3.5,
R-4.5, and R-7 zones. Lawn signs shall be placed on private property and
not within the public right of way nor shall such signs obstruct the clear
vision area described in Chapter 18.795. A-frame signs are permitted only
between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM.
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
or from the air;
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
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18.780.015 Definitions
1. "A-frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52. Temporary sign. means any sign, banner, lawn sign or balloon which is not
permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign structure, sign tower,
the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means
to a structure or the ground. Includes simple children's balloons, hot and
cold air balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported by one
stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground. A lawn sign in residential
zones is exempt from sign permit requirements provided the size
requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 can be met. A lawn sign in
commercial or industrial zones is subject to temporary permit requirements as
provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one premise
regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of 24 square feet in residential zones.
b. A-frame signs shall be no greater than 6 square feet per face in any
residential zone. Lawn signs shall not exceed 12 square feet per face in the
R-1, R-2, R-3.5, R-4.5, and R-7 zones. Lawn signs shall be placed on
private property and not within the public right of way nor shall such signs
obstruct the clear vision area described in Chapter 18.795. A-frame signs
are permitted only between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM.
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
or from the air;
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
A. Authorization. The Director shall be empowered to authorize temporary signs
not exempted by Section 18.780.060 by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390, using approval criteria contained in Section 18.385.
The Director shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit for a
temporary sign as may be necessary to ensure discontinuance of the use of the
sign in accordance with the terms of the authorization, and to ensure substantial
compliance with the purpose of this title.
B. Expiration.
1. A temporary sign permit shall terminate within 30 days from the date of
issuance; and
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 30 days, but a permit may
be reissued by the Director for two additional permit periods of 30 days each
per calendar year.
C. Types and locations. Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as
follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs issued by permit shall not exceed one for
any use at any one period of time; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. Exempted lawn signs in residential zones are not
governed by this provision;
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no more
than 24 square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed 24 square
feet;
3. See Subsection 18.780.015 A.52 for the types of temporary signs which may
be approved;
4. Special event banners to be hung across public right-of-ways may be
permitted by the City Manager's designee;
5. A balloon as provided in Subsection 18.780.090 C.
D. Location. The location of a temporary sign requiring a permit shall be as
approved by the Director. Exempted lawn signs shall be placed only on private
property, outside of the public right of way, and may not obstruct the clear vision
area.
E. Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the
ground, buildings or other structures.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON 71
ORDINANCE NO. 04- 03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.230 SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF
"RESPONSIBLE PARTY" CONSISTENT WITH THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CHAPTER
18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE THAT SERVES TO PROHIBIT "BILLBOARDS" WITHIN THE
TIGARD CITY LIMITS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.230, Section 030(D) to make the definition of
"responsible party" consistent with the Tigard Municipal Code, and Chapter 18.780 to clarify language that
serves to prohibit "billboards" within the Tigard City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January S, 2004 and
unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment by motion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27, 2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed zone change and directed staff to prepare langauge and an Ordinance for
Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that signs that exceed the minimum dimensional requirements of
"Free-way oriented freestanding" signs create visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and
pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities and the community's appearance. The City
Council determines that it is appropriate that the City Council make a finding and declaration that this
Ordinance is necessary for the protection and preservation of public health, public safety, public property,
and public peace and welfare, and that this Ordinance should be in full force and effect immediately on its
adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
a' WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
y Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
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® WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
W with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
.j of Tigard.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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• SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A-1" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: An emergency is declared to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of
Tigard. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after its passage by the Council,
signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By Uf 6LVY%Y,nous vote of all Cou cil members present after being read by number
and title only, this day of 12004.
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Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this cQ -7 dajof./&n,~ , 2004.
Crai Dirksen, Mayor
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Chapter 18.230
ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
18.230.010 Provisions of this Title Declared to be Minimum Requirements
18.230.020 Violation of Title Prohibited
18.230.030 Penalty
18.230.040 Complaints Regarding Violations
18.230.050 Inspection and Right of Entry
18.230.060 Abatement of Violations
18.230.070 Stop-Order Hearing
18.230.010 Provisions of this Title Declared to be Minimum Requirements
A. Minimum requirements intended. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title
shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the protection of the public health, safety, and
general welfare.
B. Most restrictive requirements apply. When the requirements of this title vary from other provisions of
this title or with other applicable standards, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standard
shall govern.
18.230.020 Violation of Title Prohibited
A. Violation of title prohibited. No person shall erect, construct, alter, maintain or use any building or
structure or shall use, divide or transfer any land in violation of this title or any amendment thereto.
18.230.030 Penalty
A. Class 1 penalty. A violation of this title shall constitute a Class 1 civil infraction which shall be
processed according to the procedures established in Chapter 1.16 of this code, Civil Infractions.
B. Each violation a separate infraction. Each violation of a separate provision of this title shall constitute
a separate infraction, and each day that a violation of this title is committed or permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate infraction.
C. Abatement of violation required. A finding of a violation of this title shall not relieve the responsible
party of the duty to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by this section are in addition to and
not in lieu of any remedies available to the City.
D. Responsible party. if a provision of this title is violated by a firm or ,
effieers, or persen or: persons responsible for the vielation shall be subject to the penalties imposed-by
"Responsible party" means the person responsible for curing or remedying a violation
this seetion. which includes:
1. The owner of the property, or the owner's manager or agent or other person in control of the
property on behalf of the owner;
2. The person occupying the property, including bailee, lessee, tenant or other person having
possession;
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3. The person who is alleged to have committed the acts or omissions created or allowed the
condition to exist, or placed the object or allowed the object to exist on the property.
18.230.040 Complaints Regarding Violations
A. Filing written complaint. Whenever a violation of this title occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any
person may file a signed, written complaint.
B. File complaint with Director. Such complaints, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed
with the Director. The Director shall properly record such complaints, investigate and take action
thereon as provided by this title.
18.230.050 Inspection and Right of Entry
A. Right of entry. Whenever the Director has reasonable cause to suspect a violation of any provision of
this chapter exists or when necessary to investigate an application for or revocation of any approval
under any of the procedures described in this title, the Director may enter on any site or into any
structure for the purpose of investigation, provided that no premises shall be entered without first
attempting to obtain the consent of the owner or person in control of the premises if other than the
owner.
B. Search warrant. If consent cannot be obtained, the Director shall secure a search warrant from the
City's municipal court before further attempts to gain entry, and shall have recourse to every other
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
18.230.060 Abatement of Violations
A. Abatement of violations. Any development or use which occurs contrary to the provisions of this title
or contrary to any permit or approval issued or granted under this title is unlawful, and may be abated
by appropriate proceedings.
18.230.070 Stop-Order Hearing
A. Stop order issued. Whenever any work is being done in violation of the provisions of the Code or a
condition of any permit or other approval granted pursuant hereto, the Director may order the work -
stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in doing such work or causing such work to
be done. All work under the permit or approval shall cease until it is authorized to continue.
B. Stop-order hearing, The Director shall schedule a hearing if requested on the stop order for the
soonest practicable date, but not more than seven (7) days after the effectiveness of any required
notice. At the discretion of the Director, such hearing may be:
I. Part of a hearing on revocation of the underlying permit or approval pursuant to Section
18.390.050; or
2. Solely to determine whether a violation has occurred. The Hearings Officer shall hold this
hearing and shall make written findings as to the violation within seven (7) days. Upon a finding
of no violation, the Hearings Officer shall require the issuance of a resume work order. Upon
finding a violation, the stop-order shall continue to be effective until the violating party furnishes
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Chapter 18.780
SIGNS
Sections:
18.780.010 Purpose
18.780.012 Effective Date of this Chapter
18.780.015 Definitions
18.780.020 Permits Required
18.780.030 Permit Approval Process
18.780.040 Expiration of Approval: Standards for Extension of Time
18.780.050 Inspections
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
18.780.070 Certain Signs Prohibited
18.780.080 Sign Illumination
18.780.085 Sign Measurement
18.780.090 Special Condition Signs
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
18.780.110 Nonconforming Signs
18.780.120 Sign Removal Provisions: Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
18.780.130 Zoning District Regulations
18.780.140 Sign Code Adjustments
18.780.010 Purpose
A. General purposes. The purposes of this chapter are:
1. To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public;
2. To promote the neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community;
3. To accommodate the need of sign users while avoiding nuisances to nearby properties;
4. To insure for safe construction, location, erection and maintenance of signs;
5. To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and
6. To minimize distractions for motorists on public highways and streets.
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7. To regulate solely on the basis of time, place and manner of a sign, not on its content.
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B. Sign quality. In addition, it is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the design, quality of materials,
construction, location, electrification, illumination and maintenance of all signs visible from public
property or from public rights-of-way. m
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C. Compliance with other laws and regulations. It is not the purpose of this chapter to permit the .J
erection or maintenance of any sign at any place or in any manner unlawful under any other
ordinance, or state or federal law.
D.Oregen Motorist information Aet. This ehapter adopts by ref~renee the provisions of t - C)Fegen
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18.780.012 Effective Date of this Chapter
A. Effective date. All references made in this chapter to the effective date of this chapter shall mean
November 9, 1983, unless otherwise specifically stated in an ordinance revision.
18.780.015 Definitions
A. Definitions. As used in this title, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter. The definitions to be used in this chapter
are in addition to Chapter 18.110, Definitions, and are as follows:
1. "'A' board sign" means any double face temporary rigid sign;
2. "Abandoned sign" means a structure not containing a sign for 90 continuous days or a sign not in
use for 90 continuous days;
3. "Area" - see Section 18.780.085 for definition of sign area;
4. "Awning sign" means a wall sign incorporated into or attached to an awning;
5. "Balloon" - see "Temporary sign";
6. "Banner" - see "Temporary sign";
7. "Bench sign" means a bench designed to seat people which carries a written or graphic message;
8. "Billboard" means a a freestanding sign in excess of
the maximum size allowed with adjustments in the locations where it is located
or proposed to be located.
9. "Billboard structure" means sn-acrm-airarii p°r tira billboard;
9_---1-0.-"Building official" means officer or designee of the City empowered to enforce the
Uniform Building Code;
10. ---1 !.-"Business" means all of the activities carried on by the same legal entity on the same
premises and includes charitable, fraternal, religious, educational or social organizations. "Legal
L entity" includes, but is not limited to, individual proprietorships, partnerships, corporations,
r nonprofit corporations, associations or joint stock companies;
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11. 4-2.-"Construct" means every type of display in the form of letters, figures, characters and/or
representations;
a 12. 13. 'Cutout' means every type of display in the form of'letters, figures, characters and/or
d representations in cutout or irregular form attached to or superimposed upon a sign;
13. 44r"Development review" means the site development review process set forth in Chapters
18.360;
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14. 15. "Directional sign" means a permanent sign which is designed and erected solely for the
purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction and placed on the property to which the public is
directed;
15. 46-"Display surface" means the area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of
displaying the advertising or identification message;
16. --14. "Electrical sign" means any sign utilizing electrical wiring;
17. 4-5-"Electronic information sign" means signs, displays, devices or portions thereof with lighted
messages that change at intermittent intervals, each lasting more than two seconds, by electronic
process or remote control. Electronic information signs are not identified as rotating, revolving or
moving signs. Also known as an automatic changeable copy sign or electronic variable message
center;
18. 4-9-"Face of a building" means all windows and wall areas of a building in one or more parallel
planes;
19. 20-"Flashing sign" means any sign which is illuminated by an intermittent or sequential flashing '
light source whose interval is two seconds or less in duration, or which is in any other way
animated so as to create the illusion of movement without actual physical movement or the
illusion of a flashing or intermittent light or light source;
20. 241-"Flush pitched roof sign" means a sign attached to a mansard or similar type of vertically
aligned roof;
21. 22-"Freestanding sign" means a sign erected and mounted on a freestanding frame, mast or pole
and not attached to any building;
22. 23-"Freeway interchange" means any intersection of an exit off-ramp of Interstate Highway 5 or
State Highway 217 with a surface street;
23. 24-"Freeway-oriented sign" means a sign primarily designed to be read by a motorist traveling
on a highway designated by the Oregon State Highway Department as a freeway or expressway;
specifically, these shall be Interstate 5 and Oregon State Highway #217, and shall not include
Highway 99W;
24. 2-5-"Frontage" means the length of the property line of any one premises along a public roadway;
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25. 26-"Housing complex" means a grouping of one or more single-family attached residential units
or one or more multi-family residential units;
j 26. 24. 'Immediate or serious danger" means:
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a. Whenever any portion of the structure is damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or other
causes, and any member or appurtenance is likely to fail, become detached or dislodged, or to
collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
b. Whenever any portion of the structure is not of sufficient strength or stability or is not so
anchored, attached or fastened in place as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one-
half of that specified in the Uniform Building Code for this type structure or similar structure,
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and will not exceed the working stresses permitted in the Uniform Building Code for such
structures; and
c. Whenever the location of the sign structure obstructs the view of motorists traveling on the
public streets or private property, and thus causes damage to property or thereby injures
persons.
27. 2S-"Industrial Park" means a parcel of land which complies with the requirements set forth in
Chapter 18.530;
28. 29. "Lawn sign" - see "Temporary sign";
29. 30. "Lighting methods" means:
a. Direct - exposed lighting or neon tubes on the sign face;
b. Flashing - lights which blink on and off randomly or in sequence;
c. Indirect or External - the light source is separate from the sign face or cabinet and is directed
so as to shine on the sign; and
d. Internal - the light source is concealed within the sign.
30. 34-"Maintenance" means normal care needed to keep a sign functional such as cleaning, oiling,
changing and repair of light bulbs and sign faces. Does not include structural alteration;
31. 3-27-"Nonconforming sign" means a sign or sign structure lawfully erected and properly
maintained that would not be allowed under the sign regulations presently applicable to the site;
32. 33-"Non-structural trim" means the moldings, battens, caps, nailing strips and latticing, letters
and walkways which are attached to a sign structure;
33. 34. "Painted wall decorations" means displays painted directly on a wall, designed and intended
as a decorative or ornamental feature. Decorations may also include lighting;
34. 33-"Painted wall highlights" means painted areas which highlight a building's architectural or
structural features;
35. 36-"Painted wall sign" means a sign applied to a building wall with paint and which has no sign
structure;
36. 37. "Person" means individuals, corporations, associations, fines, partnerships and joint stock
companies;
37. 38-"Premises" means one or more lots on which are constructed or on which are to be
constructed a building or a group of buildings designed as a unit;
38. 39-"Projecting sign" means a sign attached to a building other than a wall sign in which the sign
face is not parallel to the wall. Such sign shall not project above the wall of the building to which
it is attached, except where there is an existing parapet;
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39. 4A-"Projection" means the distance by which a projecting sign extends from a building;
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40. 42~:-"Reader-board sign" means any sign with changeable copy or a message, except electronic
information signs;
41. 4-3-."Roof line" means the top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding
any cupolas, chimneys or other minor projections;
42. 44-"Roof sign" means a sign erected fully upon or directly above a roof line or parapet of a
building or structure. Exceptions: include approved temporary balloons, signs attached to
existing architectural features and flush mounted "roof ' signs;
43. 4-5-."Rotating, revolving or moving sign" means any sign, or portion of a sign, which moves in
any manner;
44. -46. 'Shopping center" means developments of not less than eight business units;
45. 47. "Shopping plaza" means developments of between two and seven business units;
46. 4$-"Sign" means materials placed or constructed primarily to convey a message or other display
and which can be viewed from a right-of-way, another property or from the air;
47. 49-"Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as
described in the Uniform Building Code. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may
not be an integral part of a building;
48. 38-"Structural alteration" means modification of the size, shape or height of a sign structure.
Also includes replacement of sign structure materials with other than comparable materials, for
example metal parts replacing wood parts;
49. 34-"Surface street" means a street which does not have limited access and which is not a freeway
or expressway;
50. 32-"Temporary sign" means any sign, "A" board frame, banner, lawn sign or balloon which is
not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign structure, sign tower, the ground or a
building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means to a structure or
the ground. Includes simple children's balloons, hot and cold air balloons, blimps and other
dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing framework;
c. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign permit
requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 B2. can be met.
51. 63-"Tenant Sign" means a sign placed in control of a current tenant or property owner;
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52. 34-"Uniform Building Code" means the most recent structural and specialty Oregon Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the Oregon Department of Commerce, and which Uniform Building
Code, by this reference, is incorporated in this title to the extent of specific citations thereof in
this title;
53. 33-"Wall Sign" means any sign attached to, painted on, or erected against the wall of a building
or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall.
B. General rule. For the purpose of this chapter, words used in the present tense include the future, the
singular number includes the plural, "shall" is mandatory and not Directory, and "building" includes
"structures" except "sign structures."
18.780.020 Permits Required
A. Compliance with regulations. No sign or sign structure shall hereafter be erected, re-erected,
constructed, structurally altered or relocated within the City limits except as provided by this title, and
a permit for the same sign or sign structure has been issued by the Director.
B. Separate permits for each sign. A separate permit shall be required for each sign or signs for each
business entity and a separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting
structure.
C. Compliance with UBC. Separate structural permits under the Uniform Building Code shall also
apply.
D. Electrical permit required. An electrical permit shall be obtained for all illuminated signs, from the
enforcing agency subject to the provisions of the State Electrical Code.
E. Retroactive sign permits. The Director may require application for sign permits for all signage at a
given address if no existing permits previously had been approved or documented.
18.780.030 Permit Approval Process
A. Permits for existing signs. Permits for modification of existing signs, or to legalize signs for which a
permit was not obtained when it was constructed, will be processed by means of a Type I procedure,
as governed by Section 18.390.030, using the requirements of this chapter as approval criteria.
B. Permits for new signs. Permits for new signs will be processed by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390.030, using the requirements of this chapter as approval criteria.
C. Site plan. The applicant shall submit a proposed sign site plan. The Director shall provide the
applicant with detailed information about this submission requirement.
18.780.040 Expiration of Approval: Standards for Extension of Time
A. Expiration of approval. Sign permit approval shall be effective for a period of 90 days from the date
of approval.
B. Reasons for lapsing. The sign permit approval shall lapse if:
1. Substantial construction of the approved plan has not begun within the 90 day period; or
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1. The sign shall be erected on private property with the consent of the lawful possessor of the
property and shall not be placed on utility poles or in the public right-of-way; and
2. At least one sign shall be permitted per parcel of land; additional signs on such parcel shall be
spaced at least 50 feet apart in residential zoning districts and 30 feet apart in nonresidential
zoning districts.
C. Exceptions. The sign permit provisions of this section shall not apply to repair, maintenance or
change of copy on the same sign (including, but not limited to the changing of a message on a sign
specifically designed and permitted for the use of changeable copy), or unlawfully erected or
maintained signs.
18.780.070 Certain Signs Prohibited
A. Prohibited display of flags and banners. It is a violation of this chapter to erect or maintain strings of
pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers,
flashing or blinking lights, flares, balloons and similar devices of carnival character. Exceptions
include:
1. National, state and institutional flags properly displayed;
2. Signs and banners approved as temporary signs; and
3. Balloons as allowed in Subsection 18.780.090C.
B. Unsafe signs or improperly maintained signs. No sign shall be constructed, erected or maintained
unless the sign and sign structure is so constructed, erected and maintained as to be able to withstand
the wind, seismic and other requirements as specified in the Uniform Building Code or this title.
C. Signs at intersections. No sign shall be erected at intersections of any streets in such a manner as to
materially obstruct free and clear vision. All signs shall be consistent with Chapter 18.795 of this
title:
1. No sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, that
interferes with, obstructs the view of, or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or
device; and
2. No sign shall be erected which makes use of the word "stop," "look," "danger," or any other
similar word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as is reasonably likely to interfere
with, mislead or confuse motorists.
D. Obscenity. No sign shall bear or contain statements, words or pictures in which the dominant theme
of the material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest in sex or is patently offensive
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because it affronts the contemporary community standard relating to the description or representation
of sexual material which is utterly without redeeming social value.
E E.Traffic obstructing signs. No sign or sign structure shall be constructed in such a manner or at such a
location that it will obstruct access to any fire escape or other means of ingress or egress from a
building or any exit corridor, exit hallway or exit doorway. No sign or supporting structure shall
cover, wholly or partially, any window or doorway in any manner that it will substantially limit
access to the building in case of fire.
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C. Balloons.
1. One inflatable, stationary balloon or one cluster of children's balloons firmly secured shall be
allowed only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
a. A City of Tigard sign permit is obtained for each single or cluster of balloons;
b. Each owner or legal occupant of property or a building shall be allowed one balloon per year;
c. A balloon sign shall be allowed to remain up for a period of no longer than 10 days per year;
d. A permit issued for a balloon will serve as one of the three sign permits allowed per business
in a calendar year;
e. Balloons may be permitted as roof signs with a City sign permit;
f. The size of a balloon shall not exceed 25 feet in height; and
g. The balloon shall be secured to a structure on the ground and shall not be allowed to float in
the air higher than 25 feet above the nearest building roof line.
D. Electronic message centers.
1. Electronic Message Center (variable message) sign regulations shall be as follows:
a. Electronic message center signs shall be permitted only in the C-G and CBD zones;
b. The maximum height and area of an electronic message center sign shall be that which is
stipulated in Subsection 18.780.1300;
c. An electronic message center shall be allowed to substitute for one freestanding sign or one
wall sign;
d. One electronic message center sign, either freestanding or wall-mounted, shall be allowed per
premises;
e. With regard to light patterns:
(1) Traveling light patterns ("chaser effect") shall be prohibited;
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(2) Messages and animation shall be displayed at intervals of greater than two seconds in
duration.
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E. Free-standing freeway-oriented signs.
1. gene who qualifies for a pennit fi;em the State of ()regen under the provisions of the Oregon
Materist information Aet need not seek sepamte appfoyal from the Givy of Tig-ard-, For signs
i requiring a permit under the Oregon Motorist Information Act, the City will determine pursuant
to a Type 1 process whether the sign meets all applicable City standards and provide that
determination to any applicant for a state Den-nit consistent with ORS 377.723.
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2. Freeway-oriented signs shall be permitted only in the C-G, I-P, I-L and I-H zoning districts;
3. Freeway-oriented signs shall be permitted to be located within 200 feet of Highway 217 and/or
Interstate Freeway No. 5 rights-of-way as shown in the Freeway-Oriented Sign (FOS) overlay
zone maps in Figure 1; (Figure 1 is on file in the City Recorder's office.)
4. One freestanding freeway-oriented sign shall be allowed per premises;
5. The maximum height of a freeway-oriented sign shall not exceed 35 feet from the ground level at
its base;
6. For freestanding signs a total maximum sign area of 160 square feet per face (320 square feet
total) shall be allowed. if the sign is a billboard, then ibe provisions- of Subseetion 18.780.090)
shall-aPPIy; I
7. Freeway-oriented signs shall be oriented to be viewed from the freeway;
8. In addition to a freeway-oriented sign, each parcel, development complex or premises shall be
allowed one freestanding sign provided all other provisions of this chapter can be met and both
signs are located on separate frontages with different orientations;
9. Freeway-oriented signs are not permitted as roof, tenant, temporary, balloon, wall and awning
signs;
10. Freeway oriented ssigns -shall be allowed only by administrative approval of a sitg1.n.
F. Awning signs.
1. Awning signs shall be permitted in all zoning districts;
2. The copy on awning signs may not extend above the upper surfaces of the awning structure.
They may be hung below the awning if the sign clears the sidewalk by at least 8-1/2 feet;
3. Awning signs may be internally or externally illuminated; and
4. Awning signs may extend into the public right-of-way 6-1/2 feet or 2/3 of the distance to the
roadway, whichever is less. However, no sign may extend within two feet of the roadway. State
Highway Division approval shall be necessary for awning signs on state highways.
G. Flush pitched "roof' sign.
1. Flush pitched roof signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts except residential;
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2. The face of flush pitched roof signs may not extend more than six inches above the roof line;
3. Flush pitched roof signs shall be parallel to the building face. They may not extend beyond the
building wall. Such surfaces shall be considered part of a wall surface in the calculation of total
wall area;
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A. Applicability. For the purposes of this chapter, non-conforming signs will be defined as follows:
1. Except as provided in this chapter, signs in existence on March 20, 1978, in accordance with
Ordinance Nos. 77-89 and 78-16, which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter, but
which were constructed, erected or maintained in compliance with all previous regulations, shall
be regarded as nonconforming signs which may be continued until March 20, 1988;
2. Signs in existence on January 11, 1971, which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter,
but which were constructed, erected or maintained in compliance with all previous regulations,
were regarded as nonconforming signs and could be continued for a period of 10 years from
January 11, 1971. All such signs which were not brought into compliance with the standards in
Ordinance Nos. 77-89 and 78-16 and the extensions granted, are now in violation of this chapter;
3. Signs located on premises annexed into the City after January 11, 1971, which do not comply
with the provisions of this chapter, shall be brought into compliance with this chapter within a
period of ten years after the effective date of the annexation;
4. Any sign which is structurally altered, relocated or replaced shall immediately be brought into
compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter, except the repairing and restoration of a sign
on site or away from the site to a safe condition. Any part of a sign or sign structure for normal
maintenance shall be permitted without loss of nonconforming status.
B. Restrictions. For purposes of this title, a sign face or message change shall be subject to the following
provisions:
1. A sign face or message change on a nonconforming sign is not allowed as an alteration when the
affected property and sign structure have been abandoned for greater than 90 days;
2. A sign face or message change shall be allowed as an alteration only for existing conforming
signs and for nonconforming signs prior to their amortization expiration date; and
3. No sign permit shall be required for allowable sign face or message changes.
C. Reconstruction. Should a nonconforming sign or sign structure or nonconforming portion of structure
be destroyed or repaired by any means to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost, it shall
not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this title.
D. Requirements for conformance.
1. Signs in existence on the effective date of this chapter which do not comply with provisions
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regulating flashing signs; use of par spotlights or rotating beacons; rotating and revolving signs;
flags, banners, streamers, or strings of lights, or temporary or incidental signs; shall be made to
conform within 90 days from the effective date of this chapter;
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2. -Billboard signs tn extstenee on the eff~etive date of this title whieh do not eomply with
provisions 4 Subseetion 18.780.090 A shall be permitted to remain fileng Highway 99W only
untiIJUne 10, 19,98, at whieh time sueh signs shall be brought into eenfofmity.
18.780.120 Sign Removal Provisions: Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
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AGENDA
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING - STUDY SESSION
January 27, 2004 - 6:30 p.m.
13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
E71h1e&1u,wdy Ser<sion is he/d In the Red Rock G+eek Conference Room. Enter at the back of Town Ha//. The
courages interested c/then to attend a// or part of the meedng. /f the number of attendees
capacity of the Conference Room, the Councl/maymove the Study Session to the Town Ha//.
6:30 PM
• STUDY SESSION
> DISCUSSION REGARDING HEARINGS OFFICER RATE INCREASE REQUEST
> EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go Into Executive Session to
discuss labor negotiations under ORS 192.660(1 d). All discussions are
confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.
Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as
provided by ORS 192.660(3), but must not disclose any information discussed.
No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or
making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
> ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
a. Bull Mountain Annexation - White Papers (Memo from Jim Hendryx - distributed to
Council)
b. MITCH school - request to be scheduled on Council Agenda
C. Revised Agenda - Items 4 8z 5 combined to one item.
d. Item 8 - "A-frame signs" public hearing - testimony from Bill Gross distributed to
Council.
e. Tour of new library site, March 13, 9 a.m. - (Memo from Margaret Barnes - distributed
to Council)
f. Items 8 8z 9 - Revised Ordinances (Memo from Cathy Wheatley distributed to Council)
g. Item 11 - Staff report and proposed resolution. (Distributed to Council for the Planned
Development Code Review Committee)
h. NLC Conference - April - Family and Youth Services (Email from Mayor Dirksen
distributed to Council.)
i. Council goal-setting minutes isz final goal list (Distributed to Council)
j.. Regional Partners - Press Event on Februaryl0 (Memo from Jim Hendryx distributed to
Council)
k. Request to schedule: Joint Meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School District Board and the
Tualatin City Council on Monday, April S.
1. Calendar Review
• January 29 - Affordable Housing Symposium
• February 10 - Council Business Meeting
• February 12 - Special Meeting - Council Candidate Interviews
• February 17 - Council Workshop Meeting
• February 24 - Council Business Meeting
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February 26 - Coffee Talk (Memo distributed to Council)
• March 3 - Coffee Talk (Memo distributed to Council)
• March 13 - New Library Tour - 9 a.m.
M. Distribute memo from Matthew Scheldegger regarding agenda item V, Annexation of the
Clean Water Services and City of Tigard Parcels
Executive Session -
The Public Meetings Law authorizes governing bodies to meet In executive session In certain limited
situations (ORS 192.660). An "executive session" is defined as "any meeting or part of a meeting
of a governing body, which Is dosed to certain persons for deliberation on certain matters."
Permissible Purposes for Executive Sessions:
192.660 (1) (a) - Employment of public officers, employees and agent,
if the body has satisfied certain prerequisites.
192.660(l) (b) - Discipline of public officers and employees (unless affected person requests to
have an open hearing).
192.660(l) (c) - To consider matters pertaining to medical staff of a public hospital.
192.660(l) (d) - Labor negotiations. (News media can be excluded in this instance.)
192.660(l) (e) - Real property transaction negotiations.
192.660(l) (f) - Exempt public records - to consider records that are "exempt by law from
public inspection." These records are specifically identified in the Oregon
Revised Statutes.
192-6600) (g) - Trade negotiations - involving matters of trade or commerce in which the
governing body is competing with other governing bodies.
192.660(l) (h) - Legal counsel - Executive session are appropriate for consultation with counsel
concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation or litigation likely
to be filed.
192.660(l) (1) - To review and evaluate, pursuant to standards, criteria, and policy directives
adopted by the governing body, the employment-related performance of the
chief executive officer, a public officer, employee or staff member unless the
affected person requests an open hearing. The standards, criteria and policy
directives to be used in evaluating chief executive officers shall be adopted by
the governing body in meetings open to the public in which there has been an
opportunity for public comment.
192.660 (1) (j) - Public investments - to carry on negotiations under ORS Chapter 293 with
private persons or businesses regarding proposed acquisition, exchange or
liquidation of public Investments.
192.660 (1) (k)- Relates to health professional regulatory board.
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CITY OF TIGsARD
Community Development
Shaping A Belter Community
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Hendryx
DATE: January 22, 2004
SUBJECT: Bull Mountain Annexation - White Papers
On January 27, 2004, Council is set to take action on finalizing the formation of several
subcommittees charged with developing white papers on Parks, Police, Planning, and Streets. It is
important to keep in mind that the Bull Mountain Annexation involves two decisions: 1) land use
decision on the Annexation Plan and 2) legislative decision on proceeding with an election. It must
make the land use decision based upon the proposed Annexation Plan meeting all applicable land
use standards. If the Council decides all the land use criteria has been met, it then makes a
legislative decision whether to place the Annexation Plan before the voters.
The white papers should be acted upon separately from the Annexation Plan to keep the land use
record free from extraneous issues. The Annexation Plan must be based on specific criteria by
State statutes and our Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.
The white papers are associated with the legislative decision on proceeding with an election and
should be acted upon separately from the Plan. This can be done by a separate resolution
acknowledging the white papers and any commitments or obligations resulting from the
subcommittee.
A memo from Gary Firestone is attached, explaining this in further detail.
RAMIS MEMORANDUM
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CORRIGAN & To: Barbara Shields, City of Tigard
BACHRACH LLP
' From: Gary Firestone, City Attorney's Office
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Date: January 21, 2004
1727 N.W. Hoyt Street
Portland, Oregon 97209 Re: Bull Mountain Annexation Plan Process
(503) 222-4402
Fax: (503) 243-2944
You have asked me to provide comments on possible processes and procedures to
provide the Council with additional information and to increase public input into the Bull
Mountain Annexation Plan process. Generally speaking, the Council and the City have
fairly wide latitude as to how to structure the process. This memo addresses a few of the
issues that must be kept in mind as the City proceeds with its consideration of the
annexation plan.
1. An Annexation Involves Two Decisions
An annexation decision is in part a land use decision. ORS 197.175(1); Petersen
v.Klamath Falls, 279 Or 249, 566 P2d 1193 (1977); storey v. City of Stayton, 15 Or
LUBA 165 (1986). The City must determine whether land use standards and criteria set
forth in the Community Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and applicable
state statutes have been satisfied. However, courts have also recognized that the decision
to annex is in some ways a totally discretionary legislative decision about the geographic
extent of a City's sovereign powers and that the discretionary exercise of sovereignty is
not a land use decision. Heritage Enterprises v. City of Corvallis, 300 Or 168, 708 P2d
601 (1985). The combination of the land use and non-land use aspects of annexation
means that a City cannot annex if the land use standards are not met. If the land use
standards are met, the City may still exercise legislative discretion and decide whether or
not to annex.
E The City therefore needs to make two separate decisions. It must make a land use
decision as decide whether the proposed annexation meets applicable land use standards.
In making that decision, the City must base its decision solely on applicable land use
a standards and criteria. Only the Council can make that decision. If the decision is to
deny based on failure to meet the land use standards and criteria, the procedure is
j terminated.
If the Council decides the land use criteria are met, the City must then make its legislative
decision whether to annex. For annexation plan annexations, this is a two-step process.
The first step is for the Council to decide whether it wants to proceed with the
annexation. The Council at this stage may base its decision on almost any grounds,
except for unconstitutional (e.g. discriminatory) ones. The only limitation on the
Council's discretion is that it must find that the standards in ORS Chapter 195 have been
met. However, those standards would have been addressed in the land use decision. If
the Council decides to proceed with annexation, it refers the matter to the voters. The
second step in the legislative decision is the vote on the annexation by the electors. This
is a purely legislative decision, not subject to any standards or criteria.
In proceeding on this matter, one issue that limits the City's procedural possibilities is the
need to ensure that the land use decision is based on the applicable land use standards and
criteria. While the Council has some discretion to determine whether the applicable
standards and criteria have been satisfied (the more subjective and broad a standard is,
the greater the discretion), the decision cannot be made on factors other than those
applicable in the land use proceeding.
Therefore, the City should take some care in clarifying what issues are to be considered
in the land use proceeding and keeping the land use record relatively free from
extraneous issues.
2. The Annexation Plan and Supplemental Material
The Annexation Plan has been drafted to comply with ORS Chapter195 and applicable
land use criteria. If the City wants more information (both for the public and for the
Council), one option is to provide one or more reports addressing the plan. The City
could also prepare additional factual findings, including findings addressing anticipated
changes in urban services. Any additional reports or findings could be considered by
and/or adopted by the Council.
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CITY OF TIGARD
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD
TO: Honorable Mayor and Tigard City Council
FROM: Margaret Barnesjw
DATE: January 23, 2004
SUBJECT: Tour of the New Tigard Library
C: Bill Monahan
We would like to schedule a tour of the new library site for the Council on Saturday,
March 13, beginning at 9 a.m. We would plan to meet at the Tigard Christian Church
parking lot and walk to the site from there. Representatives from Hoffman Construction
and I will be on hand to answer questions.
Please check your schedule and let me know if this date works for you. We hope
that the new Council member will be able to participate in the tour also.
Please wear sturdy shoes or boots that can withstand mud and moisture. Thank you
for your continuing support of the new library.
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Cathy Wheatley Re NLC Conference in Portland Page 1
From: Bill Monahan
To: Dirksen Home
Date: 1/20104 10:05AM
Subject: Re: NLC Conference in Portland
Thanks, Craig. We will put it on the agenda for council discussion.
Bill
"Dirksen Home" <dirksen.home@verizon.net> 01/20/04 09:53AM
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There is an NLC conference in Portland this coming April, on Family and
Youth services. Lou Ogden has asked the area cities to consider local
programs or facilities that could be highlighted, and potential presenters.
The shelter, CPAH, and Bonita Village were all suggested as possible items.
There is an orientation meeting Wednesday at 10 am at Beaverton City hall.
Perhaps you and I could go? I will talk about with you tonight.
p.s. Bill, we should put this on an agenda in the near future to see what
involvement we want to have
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CC: Cathy Wheatley; Liz Newton
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Council Goal Setting Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2004
Roll call - Present were Councilors Moore, Wilson, Sherwood and Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen. Craig
Prosser and Bill Monahan from City staff were present. The meeting began shortly after 1 p.m.
Bill Monahan introduced the format for the day and introduced Finance Director Craig Prosser to update
the Council on the City's financial plan.
Financial plan update - Craig Prosser showed the Council the latest financial plan which illustrates that
the City will be going negative in fiscal year 2006-07, by $3 million if initial budget requests from City
departments were all funded. After backing out new positions that likely won't be funded, Craig showed
revised financial figures which forecast a restoration of the positive balance until fiscal year 2007-08.
Some new positions will be funded under this scenario. Craig Prosser asked for direction from Council.
Councilor Wilson asked for information on why the financial trends are happening. Craig Prosser
explained that the major driver is personal services costs as 80% of costs are related to personal
services. Cost of living allowances, dental and health plan costs, PERS, liability insurance and new
facilities for personnel are included in those costs.
Councilor Wilson asked for information broken out by those expenses which would be considered "cost
of doing business" compared to "new services or facilities" which are coming on-line and have an
increased cost associated with them.
Craig Prosser distributed a matrix line "Long-term Financial Issues Council Priorities Major Issues" to
check with the Council to determine if the assumptions from 2003 remain the same. He noted the
proposed increase in franchise fees and creation of a privilege tax which Council clearly gave direction.
He distributed a list showing the present franchise fees in various cities in Oregon. The matrix illustrates
that there is room to increase some fees in Tigard, but those fees would be reflected on consumer bills.
He explained that franchise fees and privilege taxes function the same way. An additional $250,000
could be generated by increasing Northwest Natural Gas franchise fees from three to five percent, at the
same time a PGE increase would be substantially higher. Craig explained the limits that presently exist.
A privilege tax will be developed by the Finance Department to be brought back for Council consideration
in spring of 2004.
Urban renewal is another financing tool which has been discussed. Craig Prosser noted that
Washington County has raised the possibility of an urban renewal area that generally could follow the
commuter rail priority. Council should consider whether to explore utilizing this financing mechanism.
A local option property tax levy has also been discussed with Council during the past few years. Earlier,
November 2004 was identified as a possible date for an election. Now a decision whether to pursue a
levy in 2006 or 2008 is at issue. Craig Prosser explained that a local government cannot change its
permanent tax rate. A levy for no more than 5 years can be adopted, consistent with the $10 cap.
The Council expressed the need for additional training in finance. More training will be scheduled as the
new member of City Council is appointed and oriented.
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Goal Completion for 2003 and Goals for 2004
Bill introduced the memo which had been provided to the City Council outlining the goal achievement for
2003 by quarter and proposed goals submitted by department heads for 2004. Council determined that
it has had sufficient time to study the goal achievement and desire to go right into discussion of goals for
2004.
Goal 1 - Financial Strategy
The Council has expressed an interest in a conservative approach on budget strategy. The Council
expressed the desire to continue to delay the time frame when a serial levy will be needed. Council
intents to find other ways to increase fees and reduce costs so that a levy can be delayed to a later year
while we pursue a long-term solution to the City's financial needs.
The Council discussed the need to give staff more direction and tasks that define what should be
accomplished under the financial goals.
Councilor Wilson suggested convening a strategic planning session later in the year to discuss each of
the goals established by Council and give more complete direction on what should be achieved.
Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen suggested that the financial strategy continue as the prime City goal for 2004.
Craig Prosser suggested modified goal language which he had submitted to Council in advance of the
meeting. Council considered that language.
Council discussed the possibility of tax increment financing and heard from Bill the two ways to approach
it. Council expressed an interest in having an urban renewal plan to put before the voters for approval
rather than seeking a charter amendment.
Councilor Wilson noted that he believes that a Central Business District Urban Renewal Plan should be
prepared first, followed by the more costly required funding needed for the Washington Square Regional
Center. If the City can complete one urban renewal program successfully, Councilor Wilson projected
that it could lead to building community trust so that a second urban renewal area could be developed.
Council consensus was to adopt Craig Prosser's suggested Council goal with modification. Council
acknowledged that during the year it explored creation of an economic development program. Progress
was made in the past year as Tigard joined the Regional Partners for Economic Development. Council
concluded that this action fulfills the section of the goal related to economic development and the
ongoing effort will be considered to be a task.
Council suggested the following goals for 2004:
A. Develop and implement a sustainable long-term financial strategy for issues such as:
a. General Fund needs
b. Library
c. Transportation
d. Parks and open space
e. Washington Square regional center
f. Central Business District
g. Water system
h. Extension of urban services through annexation
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Goal 2 - Tigard Central Business District
Bill reviewed the language of the goal and the status of the committee effort, as expressed to Council at
a November study session.
Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen suggested that this is an important goal; Section A of the 2003 goal has been
completed. Section B can be modified to delete reference to the design of the Tigard's commuter rail
station.
Councilor Wilson feels that the TGM grant needs to define the vision, putting the vision into a document
so that a more defined direction is created.
Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen also suggested that the task force be expanded to include representation from
other business center, the CPOs, and others. Councilor Moore suggested citizen business users are
needed to give their input to the committee.
The Council discussed how to get membership representation by people with a variety of concerns.
Councilor Wilson feels at least half of the committee representatives should be representatives from the
community at large. The advisory committee's initial task, defined in the creating resolution is to be
completed in about four months, so a change could be made at that time. Councilor Moore noted that a
second committee may be an appropriate direction to go. Councilor Wilson noted that for anything to
happen in downtown an urban renewal plan is needed requiring citywide voter approval.
The need for an improved downtown area has been debated in the community for many years. It has
been promoted and fought against by groups for many years, Councilor Sherwood noted.
Council agreed to language for a goal as follows:
A. Support the activities of the Downtown Task Force as it defines a vision for redevelopment.
B. Select a consultant to carry out the Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to create a
redevelopment plan based upon the recommendations of the Task Force and Council.
C. Choose a financing mechanism, such as tax increment financing, for carrying out the
redevelopment plan or vision.
D. Broaden the Task Force to include citywide representation.
Council took a break at 2:52 p.m. returning at 3:08 p.m.
Council returned and finalized Goal 2 by adding a statement broadening the Task Force. The change is
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Goal 3 - Transportation
Council discussed the goal. Councilor Wilson noted that the transportation system plan has identified
many projects requiring funding, including ODOT projects, outside of our control. However, no priority
list and strategy have been developed. Councilor Wilson would like the goal to go beyond what Tigard's
responsibilities are but to include how Tigard can promote other agencies to fund improvements to
facilities under their control.
Council considered that the Right-of-Way management become a task. Councilor Sherwood suggested
that the Council must at least meet twice with ODOT during 2004. A goal was suggested regarding
communication with ODOT. Councilor Wilson suggested that there may be a need for the City to retain
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an outside expert to assist the task force and staff to do transportation modeling or other work to help
determine the funding recommendation for the City.
City Council discussed the goal and decided to leave Goal 3 A. and B. in place for 2004 as written, as
follows:
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city facilities that cross through
Tigard.
a. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
b. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city facilities.
B. Continue working with Tri-Met to identify and fund additional intra-city bus routes.
Council reviewed Chief Dickinson's proposed 2004 goal which focused on the need for improvements to
pedestrian safety. Council expressed appreciation for the submittal of the new idea and encourages the
Police department to carry out the goal. Council looks forward to the results of the study and
recommendation, however, did not feel that a City Council goal is needed at this time.
After much discussion, the Council modified the goal for transportation to read as follows:
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city facilities that cross through
Tigard.
a. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
b. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city facilities.
B. Continue working with Tri-Met to carry out the Memorandum of Understanding and identify and
fund additional improvements with an emphasis on intra-city bus routes.
C. Council shall meet with ODOT representatives at least once in 2004 to discuss state road
facilities in Tigard and the related funding needs and priorities.
D. Council will continue discussion of the Transportation Goal during the Strategic Planning meeting
on transportation.
Goal 4 - Park and Recreation
Council noted that during the past year the City completed an update of the Parks Master Plan for City
facilities. Also, the City created a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The Youth Forum, formed
prior to 2003, continued to function during the year and has spun off other groups and activities.
Councilor Moore noted that he has supported efforts citizens who have approached him desiring to seek
voter approval to acquire additional open space. He has told individuals that if they want to pursue park
acquisition in a funding package presented to the voters, he believes the Council will support it. Council
` discussed the idea and indicated a willingness to review and support a grassroots effort to put forth a
r greenspaces bond. Council recognizes that the choice of election date needs to be considered in light of
other City issues of funding questions scheduled for voter approval.
After discussion, Council agreed to the following goals:
a A. Meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to:
a. Discuss the vision of the Task Force and the Council related to the City need for parks
and recreation.
b. Discuss possible acquisition needs and financing for the City of Tigard as well as
unincorporated Bull Mountain.
c. Discuss options and interest in creating a park and recreation district.
B. Continue to participate in discussions with the Tigard-Tualatin School District and neighboring
cities to consider the school district's funding needs.
C. Meet with the Skate Park Committee and formulate a plan of action.
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D. Continue to support the efforts of the Youth Forum.
The last item to support the efforts of the Youth Forum, follow directly after an update on the activities of
the Youth Forum and the recently created Youth Advisory Committee.
Goal 5 - Water
The water goal for 2003 represents a continuation of a ten year effort to secure a long-term source of
drinking water. The goal read "continue to evaluate options for long-term water supply." Council
concluded that since negotiations have gone well to complete a contract with the Joint Water
Commission, which should culminate in a contract in early 2004, the goal has been completed. Council
recognizes that additional work to complete negotiations of a wholesale contract with the City of Portland
and potential expiration of other sources of water will continue to be tasked. In addition, the Joint Water
Commission contract does not guarantee the acquisition of water rights; however, efforts will be made to
improve the capacity of the Skoggins Dam which could eventually lead to ownership rights.
Council expressed satisfaction that the Joint Water Commission agreement will finally be in place.
Goal 6 - Growth Management
Council discussed the development projects which are now underway in the City. Several of those
projects are underway without controversy. In addition, Council discussed the status of the Bull
Mountain Annexation Plan. During the coming year, Council expects that effort will be necessary to
complete the Annexation Plan. Council recommended the following goal which will be Goal 5 rather than
Goal 6 since no water goal will be needed in 2004:
Goal 5 - Growth Management
A. Continue Bull Mountain annexation information preparation leading to a July 2004 Council action
on the Annexation Plan.
B. Form subcommittees and review their completed White Papers.
C. Designate a subcommittee which will review the Planned Development section of the Community
Development Code, led by the Planning Commission.
D. Develop a framework/timetable for a Comprehensive Plan update.
E. Negotiate with Washington County staff to determine who will prepare the plan and zoning for the
UGB Areas 63 and 64, and identify the source of funding for the plan.
Goal 7 - Communication
The language for 2003 read as follows:
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other elected bodies through active participation of City
Council members and staff.
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B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly communicating successes and
future concerns.
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senator from once a month to as little as once every three to four months. Council recognizes that the
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legislature is not in session, thus monthly updates are not necessary. Council does want to continue to
meet with state and regional officials and elected officers. Council modified the goal language to read:
Increase Tigard's communication with other local elected officials and bodies through active participation
of City Council members and staff.
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Councilor Wilson noted that he has heard lately an interest in forming neighborhood groups or other
citizen participation groups. But, it may be more productive to review the Development Code and other
citywide regulations that apply. Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen and Councilor Sherwood have expressed to the
Community Development staff the need to review density transfer regulations and opportunities while the
Planning Commission considers revision to the Planned Development section of the Community
Development Code. Council may want to review bad examples of development, according to Councilor
Wilson, and determine if there are ways to modify City regulations in order to prevent the adverse
impacts. He specifically cited construction of walls in residential areas.
Council discussed the development opportunities presented by the code which seemed to encourage
development of sensitive properties.
Council discussed and agreed to leave in the Council goal section D to continue to improve and expand
communication with citizens.
Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen suggested three additions to the Council goal. He suggested that the Council
support the mission of the Tigard Youth Council by considering adding youth representative to all City
boards and committees. Also, he suggested the Council support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to
maximize City involvement opportunities through educational programs by developing and implementing
a citizen leadership series. He suggested Council investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard
Beyond Tomorrow strategy to "encourage public participation through accessibility and education with an
annual citizens fair for community events and businesses." He suggested that a fair could highlight
areas of the City, events of the City and the groups who sponsor them.
Council supported investigating the possibility of doing these three tasks. Councilor Sherwood
suggested that the leadership series of Tualatin and Beaverton should be looked at as they have had
success. Council suggested using Tigard's recording facilities to record and retain the training and also
borrow materials from Tualatin and Beaverton.
The proposed goal for communication is changed to Goal 6 and reads as follows:
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other local officials and elected bodies through active
participation of City Council members and staff.
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly communicating successes and
future concerns.
C. Support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to maximize citizen involvement opportunities through
educational programs by implementing a citizen leadership series.
D. Investigate the possibility of supporting the mission of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council "to
empower, improve and connect the lives of Tigard's youth" by adding a youth representative to all
City boards and committees.
E. Investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow strategy to "encourage
public participation through accessibility and education with an annual citizens fair for community
events and businesses."
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Council had an opportunity to suggest additional new goals for consideration. Council concluded that it
wants for have a strategic planning session next week on transportation, a second session will be held
after the six month goal report is prepared. At that session the Council will review the goal achievement
and determine if any course of action should be changed.
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Council considered the liaison appointment list dated January 8, 2004. All liaison appointments were
confirmed with the addition of commuter rail coordinator committee assigned to Mayor Pro Tern Dirksen
who volunteered.
Council discussed a number of other issues including the following:
1. There is no need for changes to Council ground rules or the City charter at this time.
2. Council will consider having the City Attorney read a prepared hearing procedure statement
rather than leave that responsibility to the mayor.
3. Have the architect for the City Hall remodel look at how the Town Hall can be better utilized to
have presentation materials visible to the public.
4. The filling of the Council vacancy will involve a screening of process through the use of questions
to be developed by the Council later.
Council discussed the need to give direction to the filling of the Council vacancy. Further discussion will
occur at an upcoming Council meeting.
Council suggested that the draft Council goals be brought forward for discussion at the January 20
Council meeting for adoption on January 27.
The goal setting session at the Tigard Water District Building recessed at 5:27 p.m. to reconvene at Cafe
Allegro for the Council dinner without discussion of agenda items.
The Council reconvened the meeting at Cafe Allegro at 6 p.m. and finished dinner at 7 p.m.
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Goal 5 - Growth Management
A. Continue Bull Mountain annexation information preparation leading to a July 2004 Council action
on the Annexation Plan.
B. Form subcommittees and review their completed White Papers.
C. Designate a subcommittee which will review the Planned Development section of the Community
Development Code, led by the Planning Commission.
D. Develop a framework/timetable for a Comprehensive Plan update.
E. Negotiate with Washington County staff to determine who will prepare the plan and zoning for the
UGB Areas 63 and 64, and identify the source of funding for the plan.
Goal 6 - Communication
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other local officials and elected bodies through active
participation of City Council members and staff.
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly communicating successes and
future concerns.
C. Support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to maximize citizen involvement opportunities through
educational programs by implementing a citizen leadership series.
D. Investigate the possibility of supporting the mission of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council "to
empower, improve and connect the lives of Tigard's youth" by adding a youth representative to all
City boards and committees.
E. Investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow strategy to "encourage
public participation through accessibility and education with an annual citizens fair for community
events and businesses."
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CITY OF TIGA►RD
Community Development
Shaping A Better Community
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Hendryx
DATE: January 26, 2004
SUBJECT: Regional Partners
On the afternoon of February 10, 2004, Sandy Baraugh of the United States Economic
Development Administration will be in Portland to award a $75,000 check to the Regional Partners
for Economic Development. These funds will greatly assist the Partners in completion of the
regional strategy for economic development. Once completed, the strategy would allow the region
to qualify for Economic Development Administration assistance.
The press event will be held in downtown Portland at a yet to be announced location. If you would
like to attend, please let me know so I can forward the information to the people coordinating the
event.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Hendryx
DATE: January 23, 2004
SUBJECT: Coffee Talks and Open House
We have two Coffee Talks scheduled:
Thursday, February 26th - Wynne Wakkila, 15522 SW 141St
Wednesday, March 3td - Jeanine Hill, 13746 SW 159th Terrace
Given Council direction about delaying the election, we are assuming that the Open House
scheduled for February 18th at Tigard High School will be cancelled.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
(503) 639-4171
Fax 684-7297
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Hendryx A(P/&~4-/z/,~ i
DATE: January 20, 2004
SUBJECT: Hearings Officer Rate Increase Request
Larry Epstein, City Hearings Officer since 1990, has requested an amendment to
his contract to increase his hourly rate. His request is for $140 per hour (up from
$100 per hour). In Tigard, the Hearings Officer is responsible for the following
decisions: Conditional Use Permits, Sensitive Lands in the floodplain, steep
slopes, drainage ways, and wetlands and appeals of staff decisions.
At present, Mr. Epstein has the following clients: Clackamas County, Washington
County, Tigard, Gresham, Metro, Clark County, Vancouver, Washougal and La
Center. This list provides evidence of the level of service provided by Mr. Epstein in
comparison to other hearings officers. Mr. Epstein has over 20 years experience in
a field of a limited number of practitioners.
While the requested increase is considerable, there are some facts to consider.
With the number of hearings we have had recently, the total cost for hearings
officer services will near or exceed $10,000 after approximately one year's time.
When contract amounts exceed $10,000, the City financial policies require the City
to send out Request for Proposals for a competitive analysis of qualifications and
applicants. If the City were to amend Mr. Epstein's contract now, it would provide
i Finance up to a year to prepare and complete an RFP process for selection of a
hearings officer for a contract that provides for more than $10,000. It is my
understanding that some other such contracts will expire in 2004 so this would be
consistent with those processes. Hearings Officer costs ranged from $2,289 in
1996 to $7,082 in 2002. For 2003, the cost will be $9,767.
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Mr. Epstein's letter, which is attached, indicates some background on the rate
request. The average hourly rate for a lawyer with more than 20 years experience
in the Metro area is $227. For a lawyer who practices real estate, land use or
environmental law, it is $222. For a lawyer in Portland, it is $197. For other
hearings officers, Sherwood pays Paul Norr, $180 per hour, Hillsboro recently
approved an increase to $140 per hour for Dan Kearns, and Metro pays Richard
Forrester $125 per hour. In comparison, the City Attorney's rate is $150 per hour
and has been for the last two years. In 1997, their rate was $135 for a Partner,
$125 for a Senior Associate and $115 for an Associate. Since this research was
completed, Washington County approved the $140 hour, as did La Center.
Clark County has agreed to the $140 rate with Mr. Epstein. He will be requesting
similar increases from his other clients. Tigard's rate is presently the lowest of all
his clients. This has provided a considerable savings to the City in comparison to
what other cities pay.
In 2002, the City amended its contract with Mr. Epstein to allow the use of his
associate, Joe Turner, to work as an assistant and alternate hearings officer at $85
per hour. This contract is to expire in October, 2005. With this arrangement, the
City has received a savings also. For example, for the recent Summit Ridge
appeals, Mr. Epstein billed 8.25 hours and Mr. Turner's time was 27.25 hours. Mr.
Epstein is not proposing to increase Mr. Turner's rate. Mr. Turner drafts findings for
Mr. Epstein's review. This makes for a more efficient use of Mr. Epstein's time and
a savings for the client. Other hearings officers do not now provide this alternate.
Mr. Epstein's experience with the City is a distinct advantage since he has 13 years
of experience with the codes, process and City itself. Other attorneys would have a
learning curve to obtain that experience. While that experience was being
obtained, they would take longer to research and write decisions.
Prior to having the Hearings Officer do the type of reviews he is limited to, the City
considered having the Planning Commission consider those reviews. This would
have led considerably more staff time in preparing reports, in hearings and help in
providing findings. The decisions the hearings officer is called to write are many
times very complex. Frankly, a trained attorney provides considerably better
findings than the Planning Commission is equipped to provide in those cases. This
limits errors, mistakes, liability and generally provides more complete decisions.
Mr. Epstein has provided the City of Tigard with exemplary service. Approval of his
request will allow for no interruption of required services. Other alternatives are
untimely, will require considerable time to complete and risk the interruption of
services.
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ATTORNEY RATES
ATTORNEY TYPE HOURLY RATES
Metro Lawyer, 20 ears experience $227
Real Estate, Land Use $222
Portland $197
Hearings Officer, Sherwood $180
Hearings Officer, Clark Count $140
Hearings Officer, Hillsboro $140
Hearings Officer, Washington County $140
Hearings Officer, LaCenter $140
Hearin s Officer, Metro $125
Hearings Officer, Washington County $140
Hearings Officer, La Center $140
City Attome , Tigard $150
Hearings Officer, Tigard (Requested) $140 Principal/$85 Associate
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MUNICIPAL HEARINGS OFFICIALS
In Oregon: 1020 SW Taylor Street, Suite 730 In Washington:
Clackamas County Portland, Oregon 97205-2558 Clark County
Washington County Telephone (503) 223-4855 City of Vancouver
City of Tigard Facsi mile (503) 274-7782 City of Washougal
City of Gresham E-mail: lepc@qwest.net City of La Center
Metro RECEIVED PLANNING
December 11, 2003
Dick Bewersdorff, Planning Manager DEC 15 2003
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223 CITY OF TIGARD
SUBJECT: Proposed Hearings Officer contract amendment
Dear Dick:
As you know, I have been the city's land use hearings officer since 1990 at the
pleasure of the city council. This year the city graciously agreed to amend my contract to
allow my associate, Joe Turner, to be alternate hearings officer and my assistant. That has
helped me be responsive to the city and moderate the workload. I appreciate it.
Now I am writing with another request. As I mentioned to you last Monday, Tigard
now enjoys the lowest rates for my services among the jurisdictions I serve. But the cases
in Tigard are no easier than elsewhere, and Tigard is one of only three jurisdictions where I
conduct night-time hearings, which are more taxing to the spirit and the body.
Also I have been doing some research. The average hourly rate for a lawyer with
more than 20 years of experience in the metro area is $227; for a lawyer who practices real
estate, land use or environmental law in the area is $222; and for a lawyer in Portland is
$197. Obviously I am not paid near what my peers are making. I am not even paid as
much as other hearings officers. Sherwood pays Paul Norr $180/hour. Hillsboro pays
Dan Kearns $125/hour. Metro pays Richard Forester $125/hour. As a hearings officer
with 20 years' experience and considerable skill, I am worth more than$100 per hour.
When I started as the city's hearings officer 13 years ago, I was paid $60/hour.
Every few years the rate increased, but the increases have not kept pace with my value. In
light of the foregoing, I respectfully request that the city agree to increase the hourly rate for
my services to $140 per hour for my time. Rates for Joe need not change. Clark County
already has agreed to an identical increase, and I will be talking to my other clients soon.
I would be happy to meet with you and/or other City officials to discuss this matter.
Please contact me if you have any questions or want to discuss the matter. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Skate Park Task Force Update PREPARED BY: Dan Plaza DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Listen to periodic Skate Park Task Force Update.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
No action required.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The Task Force wishes to discuss their recent fundraising efforts. They have raised approximately $1,100, and over
$2,100 has been donated in honor of Mayor Jim Griffith. The Task Force will also discuss the possibility of
naming the future Skate Park in honor of Mayor Jim Griffith.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
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VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Council Goal #4 and Council Visioning Process "Tigard Beyond Tomorrow"
ATTACHMENT LIST
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FISCAL NOTES
The Task Force now has approximately $3,200 in the Skate Park Task Force account.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. - VISITOR'S AGENDA DATE : January 27, 2004
(Testimony limited to 2 minutes or less.)
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FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Bid Award for ASR Production Well (COT-2R) and Test Well (COT-3T)
PREPARED BY: Brian Rn r~ DEPT HEAD OK GYM CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Shall the Local Contract Review Board approve the contract award for the construction of ASR Production Well
(COT-2R) and Test Well (COT-3T)?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Local Contract Review Board, by motion, approve the contract award to Geo-Tech
Explorations, Inc. in the amount of $588,161.50.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The City has recognized positive results from their first aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well (COT-1R),
located at their reservoir site on Canterbury Lane, and desires to continue expanding the ASR program. COT-1R
was able to store approximately 115 million gallons (MG) of source water for use during Summer 2003. The next
production well (COT-2R) is to be constructed at the City's 10 MG reservoir site at 12475 SW Bull Mountain
Road. In addition, a test well (COT-3T) is proposed to be located in the vicinity of the old Baggenstos property
(now Eagles View Subdivision), located north of Beef Bend Road, south of Bull Mountain Road, near 14151
Avenue. This location is preferred as it is very close to an abandoned well site that had excellent production
records. Staff will be working with the homeowners association of Eagles View to acquire an easement to drill this
test well. If the City finds that this site is not attainable, a secondary location is available. This secondary location
is at the City's site for the future 410-Foot Zone Reservoir No. 5, located on 1501h Avenue, north of Beef Bend
Road and just south of Woodhue Street. The attached memorandum provides additional information about ASR
well drilling and the strategies available to the City for cost savings.
The project was advertised for bids on December 16, 2003. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on December
30, 2003, and pre-qualification certifications were due that same day. Two bidders were pre-qualified. The bid
opening was conducted on January 12, 2004, and the bid results are as follows:
i Geo-Tech Explorations, Inc. Tualatin, OR $646,830.00
i Schneider Equipment, Inc. & Drilling Co. St. Paul, OR $889,130.00
Engineer's Estimate $510,795.00
After reviewing the bids, as compared to the Engineer's Estimate, it appears the City underestimated the effort the
contractor will need to expend with regard to mobilization, water management, and the unit price for the casing.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
DATE: January 13, 2004
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Rager, Public Works Engineering Manager
RE: Bid Award for ASR Production Well (COT-2R) and Test Well (COT-3T)
The City has recognized positive results from their first aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well (COT-1R),
located at their reservoir site on Canterbury Lane, and desires to continue expanding the ASR program. COT-
1R was able to store approximately 115 million gallons (MG) of source water for use during Summer 2003. In
September, 2003, the Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Program Expansion Report was completed by
Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (GSI), providing a recommendation for the next production well and an additional
test well. The next production well (COT-2R) is to be constructed at the City's 10 MG reservoir site at 12475
SW Bull Mountain Road. The goal of this next production well is that it will have a minimum capacity of 1
million gallons per day (MGD) during summer months.
The test well, COT-3T, is proposed to be located in the vicinity of the old Baggenstos property (now Eagles
View Subdivision), located north of Beef Bend Road, south of Bull Mountain Road, near 14151 Avenue. This
location is preferred as it is very close to an abandoned well site that had excellent production records. Staff
will be working with the homeowners association of Eagles View to acquire an easement to drill this test well.
If the City finds that this site is not attainable, a secondary location is available. This secondary location is at
the City's site for the future 410-Foot Zone Reservoir No. 5, located on 150`x' Avenue, north of Beef Bend
Road and just south of Woodhue Street.
ASR production well drilling is accomplished in two basic steps. First, a pilot hole is drilled (10 to 12-inch ,
diameter) and an air lift test is conducted by the consultant in order to get an idea of how well the new ASR
well will produce. If they find that the well will function as the preliminary geologic analysis predicted, then
the second step is for the driller to ream the well out to the ultimate 24-inch diameter. A 20-inch diameter
casing is then set to enable the well to be used as a production well.
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Likewise, test well COT-3T could be handled in a similar way. The test well is to be drilled to 12 inches in
diameter, after which an air lift test will be conducted. At that point, the City would have two options: 1) by
i law they must at least set a casing for the top 20 feet, or 2) if an air lift test confirms a productive well, the City
could opt to ream out an upper section of the well and set a 20-inch casing. The advantage to the second
option is that the City can later come back and convert the test well to a production well without drilling a
separate well. If the City simply sets a casing for the 12-inch hole, then they would not be able to expand that
well, but would have to drill a separate 24-inch diameter production well later. When making budget
projections for Fiscal Year 03/04, the City had only anticipated drilling a 12-inch test well for COT-3T.
However, even with the higher cost up front for COT-3T, there is sufficient appropriations in the Water CIP
Fund to cover that work in FY 03/04. Additional funding is needed in FY 04105 to complete COT-3T, but the
City will save money by having the ability to expand that well into a production well (COT-3R, also projected
to be built in FY 04/05).
The project was advertised for bids on December 16, 2003. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on
December 30, 2003, and pre-qualification certifications were due that same day. Two bidders were pre-
qualified. The bid opening was conducted on January 12, 2004, and the bid results are as follows:
Engineer's Est. Geo-Tech Explorations Schneider
Schedule A and B Total $541,428 $646,830 $889,130
Additive Alternate No. 1 $60,600 $30,805 $43,935
Additive Alternate No. 2 $58,500 $73,500 $103,200
Additive Alternate No. 3 $24,000 $55,478 $4,700
Additive Alternate No. 4 $22,500 $31,500 $59,100
Additive Alternate No. 5 $38,400 $35,200 $47,040
Additive Alternate No. 6 N/A* ($40,352) ($35,135)
Additive Alternate No. 7 N/A* ($18,316) ($17,860)
*NOTE: Additive Alternates 6 and 7 were added just prior to the bid date, and were not included in
the advertised Engineer's Estimate.
After reviewing the bids, as compared to the Engineer's Estimate, it appears the City underestimated the effort
the contractor will need to expend with regard to mobilization, water management, and the unit price for the
casing. The water management line item is to cover storage and conveyance of water that is either used in the
drilling process or discharged groundwater from the well hole as the drilling is taking place. Typically the
drilling contractor will use a settling pond or tank to temporarily store the water to allow the sediment to settle
out before discharging into the storm system. GSI also recommended that the City bid the project specifying a
high strength, low alloy (HSLA) casing for each well. The HSLA casing is believed to have a corrosion
resistance four times that of the typical low carbon steel casings. After the project was advertised for bid, the
City's consultant found that the cost for the HSLA would be higher than expected ($80/LF as opposed to
$60/LF in the Engineer's Estimate). In addition, GSI found that the suppliers could not provide the material in
the 20-inch outside diameter dimension required by the bid document.
To resolve this issue, several additive alternates were included in the bid proposal to provide various options
for the City. Additive Alternates #6 and #7 substitute low carbon steel casings instead of the HSLA. Using
the low carbon steel casings would reduce the overall contract amount by $58,668.00, bringing the final
contract amount down to $588,161.50. Staff recommends the Council award the contract for COT-2R and
COT-3T to Geo-Tech Explorations, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
DATE: January 13, 2004
TO: Ed Wegner, Public Works Director g~
FROM: Brian Rager, Public Works Engineering Manager ~t--~
RE: Bid Award for ASR Production Well COT-2R and Test Well COT-3T
This memorandum is to brief you on the funding issue for the ASR projects. For Fiscal Year
03/04, we had budgeted $670,000 to cover ASR projects in general. Of that amount, we have
encumbered roughly $342,000, which includes the remainder of our 2003 contract with GSI for
operational support and the newest contract with GSI/MSA for design and construction services
for COT-2R and COT-3T, as well as operational support for 2004.
Based upon the bids we received for the well drilling, it appears we will need to spend
approximately $770,000 in FY 03/04 (includes both GSI contracts and the pending well drilling
contract). The well head improvements for COT-2R will be let under a separate contract and will
be constructed during FY 04/05. Therefore, we need to spend an additional $100,000 in FY
03/04.
I spoke with Tom Imdieke in Finance today and he indicated that there is roughly $3.5 million in
the Water CIP Fund that has not yet been encumbered. Most of those unencumbered funds are
due to the fact that our 550-foot zone improvements have been delayed, and will at least be
pushed off for the most part to FY 04/05. Tom indicated that we can utilize those unencumbered
appropriations to cover the additional $100,000 in our ASR projects.
Therefore, it is my recommendation that we push ahead with the ASR well drilling contract and
notify Bill and the Council that there is sufficient appropriations to cover the contract. The Staff
report for this item, to be submitted for the January 27, 2004 Council meeting will provide that
i notification.
i Please let me know if you have any questions.
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AGENDA ITEM # 5- -I
FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 20904
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Update on the Status of the 2003 Council Goals and a Report on the Januarx 12,
2004, Council Goal-Setting Meeting
PREPARED BY: Cathy Wheatley DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Mayor Dirksen will review the progress on the 2003 Council Goals and report on the January 12, 2004, Council
goal-setting meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Information item.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Mayor Craig Dirksen wili review the progress on the 2003 Council goals and summarize the Council direction for
the 2004 goals determined by Council at its January 12, 2004, goal-setting meeting.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Report only.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life - Report fulfills that section of the strategy to communicate to citizens
about all aspects of the City's business.
ATTACHMENT LIST
1. Fourth Quarter Update - 2003 Tigard City Council Goals
FISCAL NOTES
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2003
A4. Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update
GOAL 1- FINANCIAL STRATEGY
GOAL 2-TIGARD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
GOAL 3- TRANSPORTATION
GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION
GOAL 5 - WATER
GOAL 6-GROWTH MANAGEMENT
GOAL 7-COMMUNICATION
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Tigard City Council Goals -Fourth Quarter Update 2
GOAL 1: FINANCIAL STRATEGY
A. Develop a sustainable long-term financial plan or strategy for issues
such as:
1. General Fund needs
2. Library
3. Transportation
4. Parks and open space
5. Washington Square Regional Center
6. Central Business District
7. Water System
B. Explore the creation of an economic development program.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Craig Prosser, Finance Director
Implementation of the Right-of-Way Study is continuing. Adjustments to
Engineering fees based upon staff review were approved on October 28, 2003. A
job description for a Right-of-Way Program Coordinator has been developed and
approved by Human Resources. Budget Amendment #16 to create this position
and adjust appropriations has been submitted for Council consideration on
January 13, 2004.
Community Development is still in the process of further evaluating adding a
long range planning component to planning permit fees.
The Finance Department has completed the initial update of the City's Five Year
Financial Forecast and presented the initial results to the Budget Committee on
December 16, 2003. This forecast will be continually updated as staff prepares
the FY 2004-05 Budget.
The Finance Department is continuing to assist Public Works in the development
of a water rate model that can be used in projecting future rate adjustments that
might be needed depending on the future capital improvement program for
water.
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Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update 3
GOAL 1- FINANCIAL STRATEGY (continued)
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haye'already developed a work plan #or conducting econorruc kdeyreYoprn~ni'
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cipating - Public Works'u the~d'eve opment
of. a water rate model that can be,used:i rt ro ectink future rate ad ust>tsv at
might be needed dependuig on t_kie future cap italriinrovem tempi o`gaxrt~
water
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Tom Imdieke, Budget and Financial Operations Manager
The Strategic Finance Plan report was adopted on April 8, 2003. Since that time,
the Council approved a resolution updating the Citywide Master Fees and
Charges Schedule on June 24, a Right-of-Way Study was completed and
presented to Council on July 15, and a strategy for adjusting planning fees was w
discussed with Council at the July 15 workshop meeting.
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Tigard City Council Goals -Fourth Quarter Update 5
GOAL 2: TIGARD CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
A. Create a common vision for the Central Business District and build
the energy to implement that vision through the Downtown Task
Force.
B. Support the activities of the Downtown Task Force as they provide
input to the design of the Tigard commuter rail station and the zoning
and development plan standards for the Central Business District.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
The Task Force met with Council on November 18th to discuss the progress
and direction of the Downtown revitalization planning effort. In January, the
Task Force will join the Council in an urban renewal work session to learn
more about funding mechanisms for Downtown improvements. The City's
Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant scope of work is being
finalized, and work will begin next year, late spring.
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The Task`Force continues their work on the Downtown assessmentrreBo
assessment zegort is the first step toward crewing a`redevelopment pY~an -
Downtown ;The State,approved Tigard s Tiansportatioit Growth Mana e~me?
(TGM}'application 'The scope: of work fore grant wi1T have to be'finahzeck~
y,
and consultants selected ,
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Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
In May, Tigard submitted to the State a TGM (Transportation and Growth
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Management) application for a downtown redevelopment plan. The
Downtown Task Force continues to meet monthly and work on a "Downtown
Assessment Report."
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U First Quarter Update
a Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
Members of the Downtown Task Force met with Council on March 25th and
submitted their recommendation for design elements for the Downtown
Tigard Commuter Rail Station. Council approved the recommendation.
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Tigard City Council Goals -Fourth Quarter Update fi
GOAL 3: TRANSPORTATION
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city
facilities that cross through Tigard.
1. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
2. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city
facilities.
B. Continue working with Tri-Met to identify and fund additional intra-
city bus routes.
C. Right-of-way management.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Gus Duenas, City Engineer and Jim Hendryx, Community
Development Director
Goal 3A (Engineering) The utility companies continued their work on the Gaarde
Street Improvements Phase 2 project. PGE and Verizon have basically completed
their undergrounding work along the project. Comcast is the lone remaining
utility still on the existing poles. After Comcast has completed their
undergrounding work, the poles will be removed. The contractor continues to
work on completing all the retaining walls and is preparing to install curbs along
the south side of Gaarde Street. The contractor will continue to perform
maintenance work as needed through the winter and plans to resume the work
in April. At that time, the road will again be closed while the sanitary sewer,
underground storm drainage and roadwork are performed in earnest. The
project is still scheduled for completion in late fall 2004. Completion of the
Gaarde Street construction should provide an improved east-west connector
from Highway 99W to Barrows Road.
The land acquisition activities for the Walnut Street (Tiedeman Avenue to 121St
Avenue) and 121s' Avenue (Gaarde Street to Walnut Street) projects are ongoing
and will continue through the remainder of this fiscal year. Completion of the
project designs on the two street projects ensures that these two projects would
be ready for construction should funding opportunities arise.
The Hall Boulevard Improvements along the new Library and Fanno Pointe
frontages continues to make progress. The sidewalk and curb have been
installed, but the roadwork cannot continue until the utility companies have
removed all the lines from the power poles so that the poles can be removed. The
widening of the street is next after completion of all the underground work. The
improvements to Wall Street are part of an approval process that requires
submittals to the Division of State Lands and the Corps of Engineers. The
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Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update 7
GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
documents to obtain permits for the Wall Street improvements have been
prepared and are now being reviewed by City staff and the City Attorney's office
prior to submittal.
Washington County has selected a list of projects for MSTIP 3b, which is an
interim step before the next full-scale MSTIP process. The County has circulated
the list of proposed projects for comment. The amount available is slightly more
than $60 million dollars, but $25 million of that has been committed to the
Commuter Rail project. The Commuter Rail project is considered as the project
for south County, which covers Tigard and Tualatin. The City submitted two
projects for consideration: Greenburg Road construction (Washington Square
Drive to Tiedeman Avenue) and Walnut Street construction (Tiedeman Avenue
to 121s' Avenue). Neither project made the final list. In addition, we requested
consideration of Bull Mountain Road widening to ultimate width as a project for
either MSTIP 3b, or a future MSTIP 4. The response from the County is that it
would not be possible to include that project in MSTIP 3b, but would be strongly
considered for a future MSTIP.
Goal 3AZ (Engineering) - At its meeting on November 18, 2003, City Council
passed Ordinance No. 03-10 establishing a Street Maintenance Fee for the City.
The fee is based on an approach that links the rates to the City's long-term street
maintenance program. It assigns responsibility for the arterials to the non-
residential uses, splits the costs for collectors between residential and non-
residential uses, and assigns responsibility for the neighborhood routes and local
streets to the residents. The revenue from the fee will be used to address the
City's $4 million dollar backlog in street maintenance. The resolution to set the
rates will be submitted for Council consideration in February 2004, and actual
implementation is expected in April 2004.
The reconstitution of the Task Force will begin in January and February 2004
with the intention of selecting new members and beginning meetings by late
February or March of 2004. The reconstituted Task Force will be exploring
potential funding sources for major street improvements.
Goal 3B (Engineering) - The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) developed
jointly with TriMet establishes a process through which TriMet improvements and
City-funded projects to complement those improvements can be identified and
incorporated in both TriMet's local area plan and the City's Capital Improvement
Program. The MOU and the local area transit services plan were reviewed by
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TriMet staff with Council at the October 21, 2003 workshop meeting. Council
further discussed the MOU and the local area plan with the TriMet General
s
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Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update 9
GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
Manager at the workshop meeting on November 25, 2003. Council approved the
MOU at its meeting on December 16, 2003.
(Community Development) - On December 16th, Council approved the
City/TriMet Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for improving local transit
services. The MOU commits TriMet to address, with City guidance, fixed route
transit and capital improvement needs. Tigard is the first local area selected by
TriMet as a target for focused service and capital investments.
Goal 3C (Engineering) - The City continues to move through the process of
creating a Right-of-Way Program Coordinator position. City Council has placed a
high priority on creation of this position to better manage activities within the
City's right-of-way. The position study has been completed by Human Resources
and the City Manager has approved the position and salary level for that position.
The next steps are to request that City Council create the position and approve the
budget to fund it for recruitment this fiscal year. The person that fills this position
will take the lead in implementing some of the recommendations in the study.
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Third=GuartertiUpdate
Prepared b~ GusrDuenas, City Engineer and,,j lHendryx, CommunYty~
Development° Director - } '
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Goal 3A (Engineering) _ The Gaarde Street Improvements Phase 2 proJeet istnovv
winding down.for the winter. PGE has basically completed their undergrouriding work.
al hi'
ori roJect The other utih coin anies are'cu entI worlcm on their onions o
g t P t3' P g Y g P the work .The retaining wall work is also ne ompletion The contractor will'tie~
and plans to resume the v¢ozk
pe%fornning maixtenance work as needed through the MKI.
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In Apnl^ At thaC.tinie, the road will again b closed while *e sanrtary sewer; und`etgratTnd'
storm drainage and roa€iwork'are performed In earnest4fln project Is still scheduleditr
completion in late fa112004 k~
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The land acquisition activities fo. the Walnut Street (Tledeman Averiue to 121 `Avenue)`
and,121Avenue (Gaarde Street to Walnut Street probe tsiare ongoing and will continue Z -2. though the remainder of this.'fiscal year Completion of the' Gaarde Street cons
tructic~rt
should provide an improved.east west connector from`Highway 99W:to Barrows Road
Completion of the project designs on the two`streetproJ~ecs ensures hat these two.ects are ready for construction should fundm opportunities arise
The Hall Boulevard `Improvements along`theYnewr Library and Fanno Pointe
frontages is well underway.:T he undergroundmg of utilities is nearing;-
,.:,,-completion, arid the installation of the under~iour d storm drainage 9
ystem is u '
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Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update 10
GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
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underground: work 'The improv- ments ' Wall Stree {ar~e part o£~anrapproval
v~ ~f?.a1's~yi Jj i~9~ {yeArq~'..)t ^ 4;»,.c• t,,,~ i>•4s y!#,vf ,y!
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process: that requires submittals to the;Division of Stat0Fe"L" ds and the Co> pso
ar!.,y.~e f t7_ '-ihwk^-H>~K~'E i°nxa~,C~~'1} 4r- I Y fC
Engineers., The documentstto obtain permis for e,Wald#Str~eet~improve}xt`ent
are now being prepared and wiil`be submitted YviTi a m~oritl;°F,~
Washington Comity has decided to proceed with IvISTII 3bt wluchais aniteriv
step. before the next'full scalo 1FI1p'process TLhey ao~ect selecCion }s iyfiie; #I~aiac:
stages The amount available i5 slihtly more thari~a million,dollars; but
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million "of that has been committed to the Con-unu r ail protect The4Cc {inm er=:
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Rail project is considered as the prOlect for south}Cgil~iity, whiccovers Ti ard'
and•Tualatiri.-The amount-available' (;after deductu g''the Commuytex°'Tlail
for allocation throughout the County is approximateV $38,inillion Alth~czugh 1t
seems unlikely that Tigaxd and Tualatin will have~ary"other pr`olects appromedh
for,MST1P 3b, _we did submit tw?o ~rolects f%.,consideration ; reenbuFg ~Zo
construction (Washington Square Drive to Tiedeman Avenue); andWalA' Sifr et
construction (Tiedeman Avenue to 121St Avenue)' Greenberg Road is in the
initial design stages for wiCdeillIlg from 3 to ailanea1riu=Streetdesign h'as
been completed and=partial ngl}ts o~vt~ay., acqui itio ktQfacco~p9~podatetth `
7 agl r a J'"'- 3 ,E a.nr.?w..~ri
y, s k "F1, i ySi'I C .K ?M .y t4 1!4TH'w_ deiung is currently underway~ryri„' SSx ~~t '~Q
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~S w M^Goal 3A1 (Enguteering) At its meeting on'Augus12~2a03, City Council t
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directed the preparation of an ordinance to establishYa $frefeE IVYlaintenancye"Fgy~ee
and a resolution to,establish the rates _The fee,jas originally pXoposRd 15 R z
Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force; vas based ontrip gerieration,t
rates for various land use categories The scopeencoxn ss d~~ur m'amtenancei ~ sA~'se`^~+ 1~ F ~ f~4 fl'FN` K+`• y~ z~+SP `i•"' 3 ; 7~,~ 1
elements (street maigtenaote, rights of way maintenan eAwsriy c eWME maintenance; .
w. aw+p,Ly. ; 3 ticy~~'1c~'+'d'FF•t~,'xiSticrrt# s'W,tQ~n
and street light and traffic signafmamtenance)'.jU l t egon Grocery Asoeiahon3
OCA ro osed ternahVe-af roac aj u' ne ZK 2003 eetin w ~e
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Task'Porce that addressed the sirept maintenanceeelnier►t oiilyA4moed At
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version of thz OGA proposal was approved bytthe-Task,YForcei ox July 21 20Q ,ry
and submitted for Councilapproval at the August 12,Council meeting rid
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The fee. will be based on an approachthat links thegrates to~theR y'S longterm
street maintenancerprogram It assigns responsib~,,, 'ifor the arterials=to the Ynon
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residential uses, splits the;coSts for collectors,, etwii residential,and~non,
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residential uses, and assigns responsibty for the. n" " ` hborhood routes anc11oca1:
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streets to the residents'
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GOAL 3 TRANSPORTATION (continued)
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' ~ r +r: +(f i+w ' (,i+ Y M .F~4 ~'„»v C x SJ~i`Fa ate"
of'selecting new memers and begmrung meetin;U,Febru ; o~IVar }o~
4 • tw i 1 , t s„ G4 Ns^ Y .tt Y yr iv a r s.~
2q The reconstittiM sk roxee,will~be~exp~loi n"gp"`oy ntial d n s 015
o malr stree# impiovements~ 4
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Loea Area Plan aresset for,October 21st o.c 4.Q) re e e
Ift, and Plan: focusrort Tnp MethCity cooperanQr brand calihabora p o e ;
. i s sr a'h t ~F :r+ w c'dF., fsu a1 n' + lY a,NS l
ptu pose.. of Lm rovui transit service and meetin transI ge A. c gita~ r
p ¢vement needs, duel} as si"dewalk gaps a>~d; ipt~~silte> SM,`
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} 5{ i? 1Y ~)F S,p~r (A4 tyY§A.".}^1ae, a
eiliancing transitopjortunittes~iithe City; I#riMethasrsirtclu~dega>~elwasaid~
t L t < ~tYt ~`i a~ZarYav~%Ca+f,, p7L f#v4'-~ti'-,~ ~•l~-F`,
poixit! in their Transit Investment Plan The Engmeei iilg Departixientahas,een
anc~ipating ui meetin s with Tn'ML and~the,0.Com~turut Develo
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Department to developn a Memorandum of Under taiidirt withnM'eftitlt ; ti
~k d . ,r tcn ~ r Y. r ,~a e P'~ C .b.~`~a~. Yi;~A{Jhd"e.rt1
identifies the. improvem nts that'IFriMt c' i - a~ u cludpr ~thei plan an~ proles Gnat
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cartbe incort~orated the City`s ~ap~ta Urn 1:oveme o e e<
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d"r v ~r 1 'W'R-'sM";a4^+. ?s76- °t- y/~zs'•'-k3 r f.
Manager position as ~iecommended by the nglit of v~ra ~man~agement std~~'~.
erson that fills this } osihon will'take the lea4d~in iIr! leirte~tmg some o ~the~~.~- 'r .
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Gus Duenas, City Engineer
Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
Goal 3A Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city
facilities that crass through Tigard
The Gaarde Street Improvements Phase 2 construction project is continuing
and is still on track for completion in the fall of 2004. The road closure for this
year was extended an additional month to allow the contractor to complete the
retaining wall and culvert work. Midway through the original 3-month closure
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GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
(for the convenience of the public), the road was opened to through traffic
after work hours and on weekends.
The engineering designs for Walnut Street (Tiedeman Avenue to 121st Avenue)
and 121st Avenue (Gaarde Street to Walnut Street) are substantially completed.
Partial rights-of-way acquisition for each project has started and will be
ongoing during this fiscal year. Completion of the Gaarde Street construction
should provide an improved east-west connector from Highway 99W to
Barrows Road. Completion of the project designs on the two street projects
ensures that these two projects are ready for construction should funding
opportunities arise.
The Hall Boulevard Improvements along the new Library and Fanno Pointe
frontages will be constructed this summer by Eagle Elsner, the low bidder on
the project. The improvements to Wall Street are not included and will be part
of an approval process that requires submittals to the Division of State Lands
and the Corps of Engineers.
The City submitted three projects for funding consideration under the Metro
Priorities 2004-07 solicitation process. The pedestrian trail through the
greenbelt in the Washington Square Regional Center was the only Tigard
project that made the final approved list.
Goal 3A1- Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force
Council directed the Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force to meet
with business representatives and attempt to reach a consensus on how a street
maintenance fee could be implemented. The Task Force met on June 19, 2003
with business representatives and interested citizens. The Oregon Grocery
Association representatives presented an alternative proposal that appears
reasonable and workable. City staff is now reviewing the proposal and will
present its findings at the next Task Force meeting on July 21, 2003. The
reconstitution of the Task Force will be delayed until the Task Force completes
this work and reports back to Council in August.
Goal 3B - Continue working with Tri-Met to identify and fund additional
intra-city bus routes
Because of the interest that Tigard has shown in enhancing transit opportunities
in the City, TriMet has. included Tigard as a focus point in their Transit
Investment Plan. The Engineering Department has been participating in
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GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
meetings with TriMet and the Community Development Deparhnent to develop
a Memorandum of Understanding with TriMet that identifies the improvements
that TriMet can include in their plan and projects that can be incorporated in the
City's Capital Improvement Program.
City staff met with Tri-Met staff to discuss an overall scope of work for a
memorandum of understanding with Tri-Met. The objective of the MOU is to
implement the focus area of TriMet's Transit Investment Plan and coordinate
capital and operating improvements in Tigard.
Goal 3C - Right-of-way management
The Engineering Department reviewed the draft right-of-way management
study, which was undertaken to determine the true costs of managing the
existing rights-of-way. Of special concern is the long-term damage done to the
roadway structural section by utility cuts. The study has recently been finalized.
The next step is for the City to determine how best to implement the
re^ommendations of the study.
First Quarter Update
Prepared by: Gus Duenas, City Engineer
Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
Goal 3A - Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state county and city
facilities that cross through Tigard
The Gaarde Street Improvements Phase 2 construction project is now
underway and should be completed by fall of 2004. The engineering designs
for 'Nalnut Street (Tiedeman Avenue to 121st Avenue) and 121St Avenue
(Gaarde Street to Walnut Street) are nearing completion. Pargal rights-of-way
acquisition for each project has started and will be ongoing during the next
fiscal year. Completion of the Gaarde Street construction should provide an
improved east-west connector from Highway 99W to Barrows Road.
Completion of the project designs on the two street projects ensures that at
least two projects are ready for construction should funding opportunities
arise.
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GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
The initial report on the Proposed Wall Street Local Improvement District
(LID) was presented to City Council on March 11, 2003. Council gave direction
to complete the Preliminary Engineer's Report and submit it to Council for
review upon completion. The intersection of Hall Boulevard and Wall Street
and approaches will be constructed as a City project with contributions from
the New Library Project and the Fanno Pointe Subdivision to supplement TIF
(Traffic Impact Fee) funds on the project.
The Metro Priorities 200407 funding process has been soliciting projects from
various jurisdictions. This is federal funding that is allocated to cities and
counties through the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program
(MTIP). The City submitted three projects for funding consideration. One of
the submittals is for construction funding to widen Greenburg Road from
Washington Square Drive to Tiedeman Avenue. That project has already been
approved for preliminary engineering and rights-of-way acquisition. The other
projects are a pedestrian trail through the greenbelt in the Washington Square
Regional Center and pedestrian improvements in the Tigard Town Center in
conjunction with the commuter rail project. All three projects are still under
consideration for funding on the 150% list revealed by Metro in late March
2003.
Goal 3A1- Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force
The Task Force will be reconstituted to drop some members and add new
members to continue to explore alternative sources of funding for major street
improvements. A suggestion has been made that members of the business
community should be represented. The changes in the Task Force will be
pursued in May and June of 2003.
Goal 3B - Continue working with Tri-Met to identify and fund additional intra-
city bus routes
The Engineering Department :worked with the Community Development
Department in providing information for preparation of the Transit Action Plan
to establish intra-city transit service and to enhance service on existing routes.
Council adopted local service transit plan in December 2002. In January 2003,
plan was forwarded to Tri-Met board along with a letter from the Mayor. A
meeting was held with Tri-Met on January 16, 2003, regarding their transit
investment plan.
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GOAL 3-TRANSPORTATION (continued)
Goal 3C - Right-of-way management
The Engineering Department provided input into the right-of-way management
study that is currently underway. The study is undertaken to determine the true
costs of managing the existing rights-of-way. Of special concern is the long-term
damage done to the roadway structural section by utility cuts. The results of the
study should provide the basis for establishing appropriate fees for work
performed within the rights-of-way.
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GOAL 4: PARKS ANY RECREATION
A. Continue the efforts of the Youth Forum.
B. Complete or update parks master plans for city facilities.
C. Explore the creation of a Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager and
Dan Plaza, Parks Manager
Update by Ms. Newton:
A. Continue the efforts of the Youth Forum
The Youth Advisory Council members adopted their bylaws and elected officers
in October. The domain name for the web page has been purchased -
www.!yac.info. Victor Soares, the city's webmaster is working with a
subcommittee of the Youth Advisory Council to design and construct the web
page. The school district has donated the server space. Members of the Youth
Advisory Council will participate in cable television training in late January or
early February. The Youth Advisory Council members conducted a blanket
drive between Thanksgiving and Christmas collecting over 350 blankets for area
families in need.
The Police Activities League (PAL) started an after school program at Twality
and conducted four day long camps at the Tigard Middle Schools over the
winter holiday break. PAL is working on raising funds through grants and
donations to continue and expand the after school program through the school
year.
The City and Tigard-Tualatin School District were invited by Washington
County to participate in a grant application for funds from the state to develop
programs that focus on positive youih development.
Three members of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council attend the Mayor's Youth
Forum as liaisons.
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
Update by Mr. Plaza:
B. Complete or update parks master plans for city facilities.
Cook Park Phase II was a major development project funded by SDC Funds,
State grant, donation, and a low-cost State loan. The entire project has been
completed. The formal park dedication will take place during the Balloon
Festival in June.
A significant repair was made to the Fanno Creek Trail in Englewood Park. A
200-foot asphalt overlay was applied. This improvement was the No.1 priority
repair in the City's pathway system.
Woodard Park development projects included the installation of two
playgrounds, portable toilet, and a picnic shelter that was partially funded by a
grant.
The Bonita Park development project is funded by Park SDC's, Gas Tax
revenues, and a $265,000 federal grant. Major construction has been completed.
All that remains is the installation of the portable toilets, landscaping, sealing of
the basketball court, and installing two park signs. The children are able to play
on the playground and basketball court. The flashing lighted crossing signal was
activated on December 4. Two letters were distributed to the apartment dwellers
notifying them of the park and the lighted crossing. The children were spoken to
about how to use the crossing signal. The formal dedication of the park will take
place next spring, hopefully in April or May.
A $50,000 grant was received to acquire and develop additional Fanno Creek
Trail property from Grant Street to Main Street. A piece of property still needs to
be purchased. ' nce the property is purchased, the installation of the trail wiil
begin. This project should be completed in FY 04/05.
The Fanno Creek Park Extension Master Plan was adopted by Council on May
i
27.
A $50,000 grant was received to install an extension of the Fanno Creek Trail at
Fanno Creek Park, from Hall Boulevard to the new library building. This project
will be completed in FY 04/05.
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
The Summerlake off-leash area has been completed. A new shelter will be
installed this winter.
The Skate Park Task Force continues to raise funds for the construction of a skate
park facility in Tigard. To date, the Task Force has raised approximately $3900.
they have conducted a film premier, major car wash event, run event (pledges
received) and they are involved in ongoing cookie sales. The Task Force has also
produced a fundraising brochure.
Completed by Mr. Plaza:
C. The Council amended the Tigard Municipal Code, Section 2.12, to update the
structure of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Appointment of Board
members has been made.
The Board has met four times and received presentations on the budget,
Board goals and objectives, and Tigard's parks. Five board members attended a
tour of six parks on September 27. The Board has finalized their goals and
objective;. Soon they will begin looking at assessment surveys aimed at
ascertaining citizen input on community interest in recreation programs and
activities. They will also begin looking into intergovernmental agreements
between cities and school districts as they pertain to joint use of facilities.
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
Third,Quarten Update i Y
7, f
if Laz Newton, Assistant to~the~CatX~ ar4ager and = 4t
P`repa> e
Dian P1aza:P„arCS`Manager
Update.by Ms Newton fr
A. Continue the efforts`of the Youth Fo ' '
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develop ent'of a webpage acid a cable television program Yl "j
The Mayor haibbeh% expa ided to u elude representatives O€Me;
Police Activities League: (PAL), the Middle Schools, area churches, aril yotitl^iY
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The Mayor's.Youtn IT contutues to meetymonthly The group is.curre#t
foeused,on forman a Youth¥Advisory Council Tfis Youth Council would=,ok
with the :Youth Forum and other commuiuty ~members to.build':developmexita
assets for eachcliila?n~Tlgard through programs and activities designed for>and
b th k"sA; i1 f Y +y t y~ h J~~ e4
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Applicatioru for t1ie.Ybuti un_ill_
~dVi ory Coun^il~are being accepted April 1'
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from youth in grades 5,12 Home school groups, private schools, public sctool`s,
and church youth groups have all been conta, tedforxr'epres'entatives rr
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The Youth Forum salso~supporting'tlie effortSo f the'Skate I?arkTask Force
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
Update by Mr. PIaza
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GoA4B: Complet br u datelparks niasfier planslfoz~cit Facilities ~
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S* ! dl FF`+.R^ a 'yK1t•` SL YM " . lYi ;'r S, t!K`?"" `"S t ~ , 5 k A
tournaments M4Wpeopl~,k►~avt ~visited~ther~u erfly and n a t~11 ,
allfof the vtors hav~Yi[~~75}~t¢}LiuNhi` 1y`° aaise fo a"dn~` The ne`.w ph;:'~ts S
,y° .tiR . ,,•r„. g;e" P , t •n 4W,~;;w„ t,~j;-~r ..r ~..,r;w a~`;.
playground has been enthusia~shcally recelved~witl~any parents gat-Kw
cluldren_to play
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Dan Plaza, Parks Manager
Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager
Goal 4A - Continue eff iris of the Youth Forum
Applicants for the Youth Advisory Council were interviewed on May 13.
Eighteen youths from grades 5-10 representing public, private and home
schooling were invited to be members of the Youth Advisory Council. The
Council will be based on the Search Institute's Developmental Assets with a
focus on youth serving as resources in the community. The group is scheduled
to meet six times over the summer to establish the structure for the Council
and determine tools for communicating with peers.
The Mayor's Youth Forum is looking to expand the membership to include
?representatives of youth sports leagues, middle schools, the business
community and service organizations.
Goal 4B - Complete or update parks master plans for City Facilities
Woodard Park development projects include the installation of two
playgrounds and a picnic shelter (partially funded by meant). The playgrounds
have been installed and the picnic shelter will be installed by June 30th.
The off-leash dog area at Summerlake Park has been opened and is receiving
heavy use.
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
A $165,000 federal grant was received to complete Bonita Park. It will be
completed this fall. Special features for this neighborhood park consist of an
open space play area, bathrooms, picnic shelter, basketball courts, hard and
soft paths, landscaping, and a playground.
A $50,000 grant was received to acquire and develop additional Fanno Creek
Park Trail property from Grant to Main Street.
Fanno Creek Park Extension Master Plan was approved by the City Council on
May 27th. The City received a $51,000 grant for the construction of the
extension of Fanno Creek Trail. It is anticipated that this trail segment will be
constructed next year.
Goal 4C - Explore the creation of a Park and Recreation Advisory Board
On April 22, 2003, Council adopted Ordinance No. 03-02 amending the Tigard
Municipal Code regarding the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.
First Quarter Update
Prepared by: Dan Plaza, Parks Manager
Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager
Goal 4A - Continue the efforts of the Youth Forum
The Mayor's Youth Forum continues to meet monthly. The group is currently
focused on forming a Youth Advisory Council. This Youth Council would
work with the Youth Forum and other community members to build
developmental assets for each child in Tigard through programs and activities
designed for and by youth.
Applications for the Youth Advisory Council are being accepted until April 16
from youth in grades 5-12. Home school groups, private schools, public
schools, and church youth groups have all been contacted for representatives.
The Youth Forum is also supporting the efforts of the Skate Park Committee.
Goal 4B - Complete or update parks master plans for city facilities
Cook Park Phase II, a major development project partially funded by SDC
Funds, a grant, and a low cost State loan has been completed. Cook Park Phase
II consisted of the addition of a new picnic shelter, playground, two restroom
facilities, concession facility, parks maintenance building, additional parking,
landscaping and infrastructure.
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GOAL 4-PARKS AND RECREATION (continued)
Woodard Park development projects include the installation of two
playgrounds and a picnic shelter (partially funded by a grant). The
playgrounds have been installed and the picnic shelter will be installed later
this spring.
Potso Dog Park was completed and opened to the public on June 20, 2002.
Master Plans for Summerlake Park, Bonita Park and a Skate Park Design were
approved by the City Council.
An off-leash dog area at Summerlake Park is scheduled to be opened to the
public this spring.
A $165,000 federal grant was received to complete Bonita Park. It will be
completed in late summer or early fall. Special features for this neighborhood
park consist of an open space play area, bathrooms, picnic shelter, basketball
courts, hard and soft paths, landscaping, and a plaiground.
A $50,OCO grant was received to acquire and develop additional Fanno Creek
Park Trail property from Grant Street to Main Street.
Fanno Creek Park Extension Master Plan will be completed by June 30, 2003.
Goal 4C - Explore the creation of a Park and Recreation Advisory Board
The Council will consider amending the Tigard Municipal Code section 2.12 to
update the structure of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Appointment
of Board members should occur this year.
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GOAL 5: WATER
A. Continue to evaluate options for a long-term water supply.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Dennis Koellermeier, Assistant Public Works Director
Ed Wegner, Public Works Director
Wholesale rate negotiations with Portland continue. Tigard is negotiating this
model contract with a group of six other major wholesalers. Several major issues
remain unresolved and we are meeting every two weeks on the issues. Our
anticipated completed date is now being pushed out from this fall to early next
year.
Joint Water Commission membership is underway. Final action is scheduled for
January 2004. Our membership will allow us to lease four million gallons of
water per day from an existing partner. We will not obtain water rights with this
limited membership and we will not pay a buy-in fee at this time. We continue
to participate in capacity-iinproving projects such as the raw water pipeline and
the Scoggins Dam raise feasibility study.
Third- uarter Update
Ereparedbyc, Dennis,Koellermeier,>~AssisEantPubhc.WorksDirectgr{ _
Ed.Wegner, Public ~Nor~kskDector 1, x j ; y y'r~*t
Wholesale rate ne, ovations continue, ;Tigard is cg1l'ectlvely negoahatmgikTs
IN
mgdelcontract with a group ofsix~other malorwholesalers SAver ma_~s
remainjunres'olved' anct. we are"rxteetxng evzry 1 o weeks on the issues 4r
ft
anhci afie com lepon date is now' being. pus ut~ from this fill tdFear Y4
F p
ivulter
JWC memBersYup still looks likely, azc~ will revolve around=an"irutiaT ckuan~h of:-
4 nullign gallor►s per day. We anheipate a formal action a the Oct Oex
ity g to propose an agreement that wouldrbe brought back to thIkVB and`
i meetin
C Council'for discussion and ultimateaclophonY :,t .t.r_ A,
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COAL 5-WATER (continued)
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Dennis Koellermeier, Assistant Public Works Director
Ed Wegner, Public Works Director
With the potential of ownership in the Bull Run system now being off the
table, Tigard and the other 6 major wholesale customers have begun the
process of wholesale water contract negotiations with the City of Portland.
The negotiations are currently scheduled to be completed by this fall.
Our efforts to become members of the joint Water Commission continue to be
positive. The Commission has met and directed staff to prepare a proposal that
would accomplish a membership for the City of Tigard that would provide 4
MGD when stored water is available. Currently staff is reviewing a proposal
that would allow Tigard to avoid any up front buy in costs and shift those
costs to a larger percentage of future capital improvements. We currently
expect an agreement to be ready for the Council by this fall.
Beaverton is moving ahead with their plans to fluoridate their water. The
Intergovernmental Water Board has had two discussions on this issue and
continues to monitor the situation.
First Quarter Update
Prepared by: Dennis Koellermeier, Assistan't Public Works Director
Ed Wegner, Public Works Director
Progress on this goal has been substantial this quarter, and we have both
positive and negative news to report.
In the case of Tigard's potential of obtaining an ownership position in the Bull
Run system, the news is ownership options in the immediate future have been
withdrawn by the City of Portland. Tigard, along with the other suburban
wholesalers will now refocus efforts to negotiate mutually agreeable
wholesale contracts with Portland. Tigard may have the opportunity to become
a co-owner in future capital projects in the Bull Run system, but buy-in to the
existing system has been removed from the discussion by Portland.
The news is more promising in our discussions with the joint Water
Commission. The Commission has directed their staff to negotiate with Tigard
to become a member of the joint Water Commission. Our initial ownership
position would be for approximately 4 million gallons per day. The timeline of
the negotiations should allow the City of Tigard to know the cost and
conditions of the offer during the 2nd quarter.
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GOAL 5-WATER (continued)
We also now know that our potential decision to join the joint Water
Commission may now become contingent on our willingness to accept
fluoridated water. If the City of Beaverton moves ahead with fluoridation, the
water we receive from the joint Water Commission will pass through the
Beaverton system and be fluoridated.
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GOAL 6: GROWTH MANAGEMENT
A. Continue to evaluate Tigard's role in the provision of urban services
outside the city limits.
Fourth Quarter Update
Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
Council reviewed the Annexation Plan on December 2nd and 16th and decided to
postpone making a decision on the Plan until summer/ fall of 2004.
Third Ouarter.:Update '
Prepaied'by Jim Hendrix; Community Develo~in ]Tec or---
w
Council adopted a resolution in September;2003~dire t~iiig~yreparation of~h
dn~
Mountain Annexation Plan. Work sessions are sc~ectued on Ocfober' 7th an
November 4th with a public hearing scheduled on Deehe ,bex~ 2jY2b03, pote tial~`jt ;
leading to a March 2Q04 election ; 41_ A Commurucaho~t~f'Yan l~ias}been accept~ck yi
Council outhnipg,v sous outreach efforts,jng usi g cof ~ to 'ksrv,~~thu'1J -~a -
Mbuntain reslcient3#artd otlte stakeholclerg,tQ~3~A T- o"tlt e, Citype ziC cles~,~ ~i
Commuuuty Connectorscable gresertatioxis~'(Ii'oet"on ~gad,ipress releases;, ,
i ti
web` site, displays, gubhc liearirig notice as requed by lavw, traveluzg;
dis la uiformatiori te-service'clulis; community;gro psand civic;group~ . + _
p y/ _
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
Staff continues to work on several alternatives to address Urban Growth
Expansion issues, including preparation of a concept plan and relationship to
the overall Bull Mountain planning effort. On June 101h and 24th, staff
discussed with Council the "Public Facilities and Services Assessment Report
for the Bull Mountain Area."
First Quarter Update
Prepared by: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director
On March 18, staff met with Council to present several alternatives to address
Urban Growth Expansion issues, including preparation of a concept plan and
relationship to the overall Bull Mountain planning effort. In April, staff is
scheduled to discuss UGB issues with Washington County.
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GOAL 7: COMMUNICATION
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other elected bodies through
active participation of City Council members and staff.
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns.
Third Quarter Update
Prepared by: Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager
Goal 7A - Increase Tigard's communication with other elected bodies through
active participation of City Council members and staff.
State Representative Max Williams and State Senator Ginny Burdick continued
to attend city council meetings monthly to update council and the community on
the legislature's activities. The city Council also met with the Intergovernmental
Water Board, the Washington C6vn-Ly Board of Commissioners, and the Tualatin
Tigard School District Board and Tualatin City Council members.
Goal 7B - Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns.
The Focus on Tigard program featured information on the Bull Mountain
annexation plan in October and November, and the Capital Improvement
Program process in December.
Emphasis is being placed on the development and implementation of
cornmunication plans for all major projects and programs.
Over the next several months, staff will do some initial research on the formation
of neighborhoods, develop a proposal for Land Use 101 and pursue changes on
the land use proposal neighborhood meeting format. Staff will report back to
council in the spring.
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GOAL 7-COMMUNICATION (continued)
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s ~s .wr i "•"`y{ i t,,,. cP ~ r y..+"4~'
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i L ''t sT 4y ~Sr ice{' .u;,iitcn tc-*a sa` , o
Representative IV~a~ jTll~ialazc{i,Sae Send ~rdjtC
alto held wi v. e?, H -,E;c of btu e~i Fix o ~ `
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GOAL 7-COMMUNICATION (continued)
Second Quarter Update
Prepared by: Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager
GOAL 7A - Increase Tigard's communication with other elected bodies
through active participation of City Council members and staff.
The City Council continues to schedule monthly meetings with State
Representative Max Williams and State Senator Ginny Burdick. They also
held meetings with the Tigard High School Student Envoy, Tigard Area
Chamber of Commerce President, Intergovernmental Water Board, Library
Board, Municipal Court Judge, Metro Council President, and an Indonesian
Delegation.
GOAL 7B -Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns.
The new Focus on Tigard program continues to be produced and aired
monthly. May's Focus was on volunteerism, June's program was a "walk
through the parks." The focus in July was the land use planning process.
A link to the Community Assessment Program (CAP) has been added to the
website. Citizens can access a report to citizens for each area the CAP team has
walked since the end of March.
Visits to the web site have increased slightly since April from 30,006 to 30,825
per month. A new web site will be released in November with an improved
design and features that will allow departments to update their own content.
Four community connectors have been added since April with three additional
citizens considering volu teering for that opportunity.
The revised communication plan will be distributed by the end of July. The
new version includes section on communication plans, the TVTV bulletin
n board, and cable television programming.
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Tigard City Council Goals - Fourth Quarter Update 30
GOAL 7-COMMUNICATION (continued)
First Quarter Update
Prepared by: Liz Newton, Assistant to the City Manager
Coal 7A - Increase Tigard's communication with other elected bodies through
active participation of City Council members and staff
The City Council has held regular meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
District, TVF&R, and its State Representative and State Senator. In addition
the Tigard High School Envoy attends the first council meeting of each month
to present information about activities and programs at the high school.
In July, the Council will also schedule meetings with Washington County,
Clean Water Services, and PCC.
Goal 7B - Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns
A new cable program began airing in Tigard in February. "Focus on Tigard" is
designed as informational programming in current issues and is produced and
airs monthly.
The February Focus was on long-term water. In March, the Focus was on the
commuter rail and downtown planning. April's Focus was on code
enforcement and the new citation process.
The taped-to-air format allows staff more flexibility in format and media.
The City continues to add new features to the web page. In addition, over the
last three months, all city departments have done extensive reviews of the
information they post en the web to determine if more or different
information should be included and to ensure information posted is current.
Visits to the web site have increased since October from 27,210 to 30,703 per
month.
The department communicators are reviewing the City's communication plan
i to update the guidelines for use of communication tools and emphasize the
importance of communication plan for all proposed projects and programs.
Communication plans allow staff to be proactive in getting out information by
considering how, when and to whom. ,
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FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 20904
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Review and Approve Council Goals for 2004
PREPARED BY: Cathy Wheatle DEPT HEAD OK 1/f~Qk CITY MGR OK G r.~
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Review and approve Council Goals for 2004
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Make and approve a motion adopting the Council Goals for 2004.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Council met in a special goal-setting meeting on January 12 and agreed on the Council goals for 2004. Staff
prepared a draft for Council comment. Council will now consider whether the attached draft goals reflect their final
directier in setting Council goals for 2004.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Amend or add to the goals.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
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ATTACHMENT LIST
1. Draft list of the 2004 Council Goals.
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Council Goals for 2004
Goal 1 - Financials Strategy
A. Develop and implement a sustainable long-term financial strategy for issues such as:
a. General Fund needs
b. Library
c. Transportation
d. Parks and open space
e. Washington Square regional center
f. Central Business District
g. Water system
h. Extension of urban services through anne tion
Goal 2 - Tigard Central Business District
A. Support the activities of the Downtown Tas Force as.' e i es a vision redevelopment.
B. Select a consultant to carry out the Transpo tion Gr wth nagement (T M) grant to create a
redevelopment plan based upon the recomme ations f Task Force 'nd Council.
C. Choose a financing mechanism, such as tax inc ment financ' , for carryi out the
redevelopment plan or vision.
D. Broaden the Task Force to include citywide repres ntation.
Goal 3 - Transportation
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congest" n of state, o nd city acilities at cross thr gh
Tigard.
a. Reforming the Transportation R ancing Task Forc
b. Identify project priorities and fu ding ne ds r state nd ci facilitie .
B. Continue working with Tri-Met t ca ut the II emo andum o Unde tandin and identify and
fund additionai improvements th a en has' on " tra-city bus autes11\
C. Council II meet with OD rese tatat f vast on in 20 to di ~uss st a road
facil' es in Tig and th relate undin needs nd pric tie .
D. C uncil will continu iscu ion of he ransport tion Go I du 'ng the teg 'Planning meeting
n transportation.
Goal 4 Parks a Red ation
A. et with t Park a Recrea ' n visory ommittee
Discus the visi of the sk orce an the Cound 'to the City need for parks
nd recr tion.
b. cuss po ible ac isition n eds nd fina ing for the City of Tigard as well as
uni orporat Bull M ntain.
• c. Discu option nd inte est in cr ating park d recreation district.
B. Continue to pa 'cipate in iscussions with he Ti r ualatin School District and neighboring
cities to consider ~e schoo istr' is fundin needs.
C. Meet with the Skate ark Co ittee and fo mulate a plan of action.
i D. Continue to support th efforts of the Youth Forum.
Goal 5 - Growth Management
A. Continue Bull Mountain anne ation i 'rmation preparation leading to a July 2004 Council action
on the Annexation Plan.
B. Form subcommittees and review heir completed White Papers.
C. Designate a subcommittee which will review the Planned Development section of the Community
Development Code, led by the Planning Commission.
D. Develop a framework/timetable for a Comprehensive Plan update.
E. Negotiate with Washington County staff to determine who will prepare the plan and zoning for the
UGB Areas 63 and 64, and identify the source of funding for the plan.
Goal 6 - Communication
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other local officials and elected bodies through active
participation of City Council members and staff.
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly communicating successes and
future concerns.
C. Support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to maximize citizen involvement opportunities through
educational programs by implementing a citizen leadership series.
D. Investigate the possibility of supporting the mission of the Tigard Youth Advisory Council "to
empower, improve and connect the lives of Tigard's youth" by adding a youth representative to all
City boards and committees.
E. Investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow strategy to "encourage
public participation through accessibility and education with an annual citizens fair for community
events and businesses."
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Goal Setting Review by Mayor Craig Dirksen
January 27, 2004
Each year, the City Council meets in a special session to consider and create a list of goals
for the coming year. Besides helping the council zero in on the issues we see as most
pressing, this list also gives city staff a guide as to where they should concentrate their efforts
for the next twelve months. The goals themselves may be longer term than just a year, or
even be continuing goals that we strive to achieve every year. But even under such goals as
these, each year there are different tasks we highlight that we'd like to see accomplished
during the coming year. Every three months, we review these goals and evaluate the city's
efforts, to see if what we've been doing is successfully targeting those focus areas, and to
determine if we're heading the right direction toward the fulfillment of those goals. Tonight I'd
like to take a few minutes and review our goals for 2003 and the progress we've made, and
present to you our list of 2004 goals.
Slide Goal number one for 2003 was in the area of Financial Strategy. Two tasks were identified
as being the focus of the Financial Department. The first was "Develop a sustainable long-
term financial plan or strategy for issues such as:
1. General Fund needs
2. Library
3. Transportation
4. Parks and Open Space
5. Washington Square Regional Center
6. Central Business District
7. Water System"
Slide Why was this seen as our number one priority? On the screen is a graph showing the City of
Tigard General Fund Balance for the last few years. The general fund balance is basically
what we have left in the checking account at the end of each fiscal year. As you can see, it is
declining, and potentially will be zero or below zero by the year 2007. What's causing this to
happen? Because costs are rising faster than revenue. The city receives most of its revenue
from property taxes. State law limits property tax increases to 3% annually. If the city's cost
increases could be kept below 3%, this revenue increase would be adequate. The city does
an excellent job of keeping costs down. I can say that without sounding immodest, because I
have little to do with it other than, along with the rest of council, telling the City Manager,
"Keep costs down". The business art the City is to provide our residents with services. Police,
water, street maintenance, library, et cetera. The way we provide those services is with
people. Almost 70% percent of the city's budget is personnel services: }he salaries, wades
and benefits of the city employees who deliver the services the city provides. We've been
holding the line on wages as much as our union contracts allow, and through attrition and a
partial hiring freeze, we've actually reduced the city workforce by eight. But there are some
things over which we have little or no control. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that the recent
increases in insurance benefits know no boundaries. Over the last five years our insurance
costs have risen an average of 18.5% per year. Additionally, our 44 sworn police officers are
covered by the PERS program, the last year's guaranteed return of which was 19.3%.
Despite these increases, the city's operating budget last year only increased .56%. That's
less than one percent, due to tight budgeting, and cutting costs wherever we could. If it was
just this one year, we could absorb it. But just like a family that can cut back and do without
for a month or two if things are tight, it can't go on indefinitely. The kids are going to need
new school clothes, or the car's going to break down, or something. And it's the same for the
city. Just cutting the budget isn't going to solve the real problem.
Well, what's that got to do with this council goal? This last year, in an effort to minimize the
effect of these cost increases on our budget, the finance department was tasked with finding
and evaluating every other revenue source we have to make sure it was being fully utilized. I
attended a seminar two years ago entitled " Alternative revenue sources for cities". The
first thing they taught us was to "make sure you're being paid everything you're already
supposed to be paid". Toward that end, we've been reviewing our fee structure and making
sure that whenever the fee can be connected to a user of a service that fee covers actual
costs in order that those who demand a special service pay for it. This last year a major
component was the implementation of a Right-of Way study, to review and audit the franchise
fees that utilities like the gas company or the telephone company pay the city for using the
public right of way. The benefits of this program can be substantial. In 2002, an audit of
Portland General Electric's franchise fees discovered an unintentional underpayment of over
$300,000. The search continues.
The second task given to the finance department was to "Explore the creation of an
economic development program". This program would be designed to review economic
development in the city, and to identify and pursue opportunities. Analysis showed the lack of
need for the city to create it's own program, and instead we chose to accept an offer for the
city to join the Regional Economic Development Partners, an existing programwhose
membership includes several other cities in the Portland Metropolitan Area, and who have
already developed a work plan for conducting economic development planning. This will
provide us with the expertise we need at a much lower cost.
Slide For 2004, council has kept Financial Strategy, as it's number one goal, but made as it's one
and only task to "Develop and implement a sustainable long-term financial strategy for
issues such as:
a. General Fund needs
b. Library
c. Transportation
d. Parks and Open Space
e. Washington Square regional center
f. Central Business District
g. Water System
h. Expansn!on of urban services through annexation"
This choice to retain this goal, but slightly alter this year's task is in recognition that, despite
our efforts to find every existing revenue source and use it to the highest efficiency, it will not
9 be enough to prevent an eventual general fund decline. Our computer modeling indicates
that, with no increase in city services, personnel services will continue to increase
approximately 5'h% per year in the foreseeable future. In response to this, Finance staff has
been tasked with researching and identifying a new, stable revenue source to support our
i general fund. While we will continue to explore every available alternative, we will need to
consider a Local Option Levy for up to five years to increase our tax rate to a sustainable
level, possibly as early as 2005 or 2006.
Before I continue, are there any comments from other Council members on this goal?
Slide Tigard Central Business District was goal number two in 2003, and it continues to be
in 2004. In 2002 the council created the Downtown Task Force, a citizen group
comprised of citizens and members of the downtown business community. The task, for
council and staff, was to "Create a common vision for the Central Business District
and build the energy to implement that vision through the Downtown Task Force",
and to "Support the activities of the Downtown Task Force as they provide input to
the design of the Tigard commuter rail station and the zoning and development plan
standards for the Central Business District".
Slide (picture slide of commuter rail station)
In 2003, the Task Force successfully completed its recommendations for the design
elements for the downtown commuter rail station, and submitted them to Washington
County, the governing agency for the commuter rail project. Our Task force was way
ahead of the game as compared to any of the other cities the commuter rail will run
through, and as a result the commuter rail agency has indicated they will most likely use
these recommendations as a guide for all the stations. Additionally, the task force
completed a downtown assessment report as a first step toward creating a redevelopment
plan.
Slide (slide looking down Main Street)
Slide
In 2004, the task list for the goal becomes more specific as we get closer to its completion:
A. Support the activities of the Downtown Task Force as it defines a
vision for redevelopment.
B. Select a consultant to carry out the Transportation Growth Management (TGM)
grant to create a redevelopment plan based upon the recommendations of the
Task Force and Council.
C. Choose a financing mechanism, such as tax increment financing, for carrying
out the redevelopment plan or vision.
D. Broaden the Task Forco to include citywide representation.
This becomes even more important as we consider the different options for financing.
Whatever source we choose, the burden will be born by all the residents of the city, so
it is crucial we have a broad-based consensus. I want to take this opportunity to call
on all residents who are interested in joining the group to contact the city and apply.
?ask Bill It also looks likely the task force and the council will be working in harmony with Beaverton
and Washington County as they consider their own redevelopment district along the
commuter rail line north of Tiigard's city limits.
Any Council comments on this goal?
Slide Goal number three for both 2003 and 2004 is Transportation,. In 2003 the tasks were:
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and
City facilities that cross through Tigard.
'I. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
2. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city facilities.
B. Continue working with Tri-Met to identify and fund additional intra-city bus
rouges.
C. Right-of-way management.
In response to task A, the city's focus has been to provide and improve alternative streets
to its citizens to limit their dependence on overcrowded Federal or State-controlled routes
such as Highway 99 or portions of Hall Blvd. Toward that end, our capital improvement
dollars have been spent recently on improvements to locally controlled streets like
Gaarde, Walnut, Bonita, and 72"d. The Transportation Financing Task Force was
reconvened, and the citizen members recommended to council a street maintenance fee
to provide stable funding for the appropriate maintenance of existing city streets, to enable
the city to address the $4 million backlog identified by the engineering department's street
maintenance program. Council approved the fee in November and collection will
commence in April.
(slide of bus)
Task B has resulted in 2003, in a Memorandum of Understanding between TriMet and the
city of Tigard, and the approval of a Local Area Plan. This begins a three-year partnership
between Tigard and TriMet to address the improvement of local transit services. Tigard is
the first local area selected by TriMet as a target for focused service and capital
investments. We will work with Tri-Met to encourage it to deliver service that is responsive
to the needs of our community - inter city service, not just transportation to Portland.
Task C, the right of way management, may look familiar, as I've already mentioned it in
conjunction with Finance Goal no. 1. It appears here because right of way management
is also a transportation issue, as it affects city streets. Of special concern is the long-term
damage done to the roadway structural section by utility cuts. The results of the Right-of-
Way Management Study is intended to provide the basis for establishing appropriate fees for
work performed within the rights-of-way.
In 2004, the Transportation Goal's tasks also change to adjust to the current situation:
Slide
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city facilities
that cross through Tigard.
a. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
1. Explore outside funding sources.
Specifically, for street widening and improvements
2. To recommend to the City Council expansion of the task force
functions %
Possibly to include citizen review of the annual Capital Improvement
program
b. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city facilities.
1. Prioritize all project needs - city, county and state facilities in
iY Tigard
2. For priority facilities which are controlled by another entity,
a. Discuss the project with the entity which has jurisdiction over
the facility; and
b. Negotiate a funding solution which could include partial city
funding; and
c. Offer to improve a related city transportation problem in
exchange for the other entity completing a needed
transportation facility; and
d. Offer to accept jurisdiction for the improved facility upon
project completion.
B. Continue working with Trl-Met to carry out the Memorandum of Understanding
and identify and fund additional improvements with an emphasis on intra-city
buss routes.
C. Council shall meet with ODOT representatives at least once in 2004 to discuss
state road facilities in Tigard and the related funding needs and priorities.
Recent past experiences have led us to believe that face to face meetings with state
representatives yield more productive results than formal written requests.
Councilors, any comments to add on this goal?
(slide)
Council's Goal 4 in 2003 was Parks and Recreation. The tasks identified were:
A. Continue the efforts of the Youth Forum.
B. Complete or update parks master plans for city facilities.
C. Explore the creation of a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
The Youth Forum was created by Mayor Griffith at the beginning of his first term. It's
purpose is to bring together all the different agencies and groups that provide services to
the youth of our city, identify gaps in service and duplication of effort, and in general
improve the quality of youth services in the community. The group continues to meet and
has strong support from its members. Some of its accomplishments in 2003 include
support of the Skate Park committee, the implementation and coordination of after school
programs by the schools and the Police Activities League, and a direct hand in the
creation of the Youth Advisory Council, an organization of young people who work with the
city and the school district. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas the group collected over
400 blankets for area families in need.
Slide
The parks department has accomplished much more than its goal of completing or
updating
Slide
the city's parks master plan. In addition, a whole new park, Bonita Park, has been
created, approximately 10 acres have been added to Fanno Creek Park adjacent to
Slide
Bride the new library, another off-leash dog park has been created at Summerlake park,
' Slide and the Cook Park Phase 11 project has been completed. Also, improvements have been
Slide made to the Fanno Creek Trail and Woodard Park.
Slide (slide of Skate Park)
The city is working in partnership with the Skate Park Task Force toward the creation of
the Skate Park. It is expected that the park improvements will be funded through grants
and private donations, but in 2003 city council approved providing a site on city property
near the intersection of Hall Blvd. and Burnham St. All they need now is money. We're
hoping everyone who has a heart for youth will step up and donate to this excellent cause.
s
In 2003 the city reformed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. It consists of citizens
from the city and the surrounding area. The board has met several times and has
finalized their goals and objectives. The intent is for this citizen's group to give the council
recommendations about future park improvements and land acquisition.
Slide
This goal also remains for 2004. This year the tasks the council wants to accomplish are:
A. Meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to:
a. Discuss the vision of the Task Force and the Council related to the City
need for parks and recreation.
b. Discuss possible acquisition needs and financing for the City of Tigard as
well as unincorporated Bull Mountain.
c. Discuss options and interest in creating a park and recreation district.
B. Continue to participate in discussions with the Tigard-Tualatin School District
and neighboring cities to consider the school district's funding needs.
C. Meet with the Skate Park Committee and formulate a plan of action.
D. Continue to support the efforts of the Youth Forum.
Does Council have any comments on this goal?
Slide Goal 5 in 2003 was the issue of Water. The single task listed for 2003 was "to continue
to evaluate options for a long-tern water supply".
After long efforts and several abortive plans such as the proposed Bull Run water
consortium, negotiations vAth the Joint Water Commission have led to an agreement with
this partnership. Initially we will receive only a portion of our daily needs from the JWC, so
we will continue our current arrangement with Portland as well, but long term there is
excellent potential for all of our water to come from the JWC, with actual water rights if all
goes well with their capacity-improvement projects. Once again I would like to commend
councilor Brian Moore, as well as Ed Wegner, the city's public works director, for their hard
work and outstanding effort to bring us to this point. With this Joint Water Commission
membership in hand, the council feels this goal has been met, and Water has been
removed from the list of goals for 2004.
Slide Growth Management was goal number 6 in 2003. Council's focus for the year was to
"Continue to evaluate Tigard's role in the provision of urban services outside the
city limits. " We began by considering several different alternatives to address Urban
!2 Groamth Boundary Expansion issues, including preparation of a concept plan and its
relationship to the overall Bull Mountain planning effort. We focused mainly on Bull
Mountain due to the intergovernmental agreement we have with Washington Country to
provide urban services there. Council directed staff to prepare a "Public Facilities and
Services Assessment Report for the Bull Mountain area" in June of 2003, and study of the
9 report led us to adopt a resolution in September to prepare the Bull Mountain
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Annexation plan.
(map slide)
Our original timeline called for a March 2004 public vote on the plan, but subsequent
public outreach led us to postpone the election to allow time for several city-county-
resident sub-committees to consider issues relevant to the plan and prepare white papers
for council consideration. The current timeline calls for a vote in the November General
Election.
Growth Management is Goal 5 in 2004. There are several tasks to be addressed and
hopefully completed this year. They are:
A. Continue Bull Mountain annexation information preparation leading to a July
2004 Council action on the Annexation Plan.
B. Form subcommittees and review their completed White Papers.
C. Designate a subcommittee, which will review the Planned Development section
of the Community Development Code, led by the Planning Commission.
This committee will consist of two members of the planning commission, a member
from the building or engineering trade, a member with an environmental background,
and an equal number of citizens from the community. Recently, the scarcity and cost
of buildable land has led to development of increasingly difficult sites. Subsequent
challenges to a number of proposed developments have led council to conclude a
review of the Planed Development section of the Community Development Code, as
well as some other aspects of the code is necessary. It is our hope that minor
revisions can be made which will help ensure that future development is compatible
with existing neighborhoods.
D. Develop a framework and timetable for a Comprehensive Plan update.
With the amount of time that has passed since the last thorough review of the
Comprehensive Plan, and anticipating the need for revision due to development on
Bull Mountain and the Urban Growth Boundary expansion areas, the time has come for
a complete review. This will take some time to do right, and this coming year council
would like to see at least the preparation phase to be completed.
E. Negotiate with Washington County staff to determine who will prepare the plan
and zoning for the UGB Areas 63 and 64, and identify the source of funding for
the plan.
(map slide)
Areas 63 and 64 are those portions of Metro's additions to the urban growth boundary
that neighbor the city's traditional area of interest. It is council's desire that the city of
Tigard be the agency to prepare the required plans and zoning, because we anticipate
they will eventually become our responsibility.
Any council comments on this goal?
2003's Goal 7 was Communication, and it remains as Council's 2004 Goal 6. The
Tasks were:
Slide
A. Increase Tigard's communication vnath other elected bodies through active
participation of City Council members and staff.
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns.
Traditionally, in my opinion, the City of Tigard has not been overly involved in State or
Regional matters unless specifically required to. Recent councils have concluded that
this policy is not in the best interests of the city, and has made positive steps to correct
that stance. Toward that end, the city has become more active in state and national
organizations and programs that have potential advantages for the city. City Council
has met regularly with our local State Representative Max Williams and Senator Ginny
Burdick, as often as monthly during the legislative session. The city has become more
active in the League of Oregon Cities and the National League of Cities, sending
delegates to their annual conferences and participating in their efforts on behalf of
cities. In the last two years the city has taken part in an Federally funded program in
which American cities and counties partner with counterparts in the country of
Indonesia, helping to guide them as they try to adopt more democratic principles and
Slide policies since the removal of military dictator Suharto. The council has also continued
to meet with the Intergovernmental Water Board, the Washington County Board of
Commissioners, the Tigard-Tualatin School Board, the Tualatin City council, and
quarterly meetings with our own Budget Committee and Planning Commission.
In the area of communication with citizens, the Focus on Tigard cable TV program
continued to air each month with different topics such as the Bull Mountain Annexation
Plan and the Capital Improvement Program. Other communication tools included the
Community Connectors, which is an email based group; the Cityscape, the city's
monthly mailed newsletter; and the City of Tigard website, which is continually
improved and updated.
In 2004, the Communication goal kept its old tasks and added some new ones:
Slide
A. Increase Tigard's communication with other local officials and elected bodies
through active participation of City Council members and staff.
(slide of Council)
B. Improve and expand communication with citizens, particularly
communicating successes and future concerns.
These two tasks stayed the same, and will continue to appear on the list of council
goals forever, or at least into the foreseeable future. Communication between the
city and its partners and citizens must always be an immediate goal. These next
three are new:
C. Support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to maximize citizen involvement
opportunities through educational programs by implementing a citizen
leadership series.
In 2004 the city plans to implement at least the first in a series of "Citizen
University" program. The first class to be offered is tentatively called, "Tigard
Citizenship 101". Graduation from this class could iead to other classes like, "wand
use 201" or "City Budget 301". It's my hope that these classes, in addition to
making our citizens more knowledgeable in the workings of city government, will
also encourage greater citizen involvement and inspire people to step up to be our
next generation of civic leaders.
D. Investigate the possibility of supporting the mission of the Tigard Youth
Advisory Council "to empower, improve and connect the lives of Tigard's
youth" by adding a youth representative to all City boards and committees.
Too often the adolescent members of our community; our future voters and leaders;
are disregarded and their contributions minimalized. Now that we have a Youth
Advisory Council, I see this as an avenue for greater participation by the youth of
our city in the workings of our local government. This year council will look into the
idea of having the President of the Youth Advisory Council sit with the City Council
as a non-voting member, and eventually having representatives from that council
on city boards and committees.
E. Investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow
strategy to "encourage public participation through accessibility and
education with an annual citizens fair for community events and businesses. "
Council is going to explore the idea of an annual citizens fair, perhaps in connection
with some existing event, where city departments and programs can be exhibited
and displayed, for greater understanding and better accessibility by residents.
Councilors, anything you would like to add?
That concludes my presentation of the results of council goals for 2003 and the new
or updated goals for 2004. As long as this talk has seemed, I have only skimmed
the surface of all that has happened in the city over the last 12 months, and given
you only the barest bones of the city's plans for the coming year. If something I
have said tonight has sparked an interest or if you have questions, or if you would
like to know more about any city program or department, please contact us by any
of the several ways at your disposal. The city's web site address is
www.ci.tigard.or.us. The city's phone number is (503)639-4171. My email address
is mayor .ci.ti4ard.or.us.
(Slide of 2004 council goals)
To recap, here are the proposed Council goals for 2004. Our next step is to
formally adopt these goals. Council, are there any additions or revisions that you
would like to make? Is there any further discussion? If not, I'd entertain a motion.
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2003 Goal i - Financial Strategy
Develop a sustainable long-tens financial plan or
strategy for issues such as:
Tigard City Council Goals o General fund needs
O Library
o Transportation
o Parks and open space
o Washington Square Regional Center
o Central Business District
o Watersystem
General Fund Balance 2003 Goal I - Financial Strategy
ti.~.. Explore the creation of an economic development
program
2004 Goal I - Financial Strategy
Dcvclop and implement a sustainable long-term 2003 Goal 2 - Tigard Central Business District
financial strategy for issues such as:
C3 Create a common vision for the Central Business
C3 General fund needs District and build the energy to impiement that
o Library vision through the Downtown Task Force.
o Transportation U Support the activities of the Downtown Task
❑ Parks and open space Force as they provide input to the design of the
o Washington Square Regional Center Tigard commuter rail station and the zoning and
o Central Business District development plan standards for the Central
Business District.
o Water system
o Expansion of urban services through annexation
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❑ Support the activities of the Downtown Task Force
as it defines a vision for redevelopment. ❑ Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of State,
❑ Select a consultant to carry out the Transportation County and City facilities that cross through Tigard.
Growth Management (TGM) grant to create a - Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
redevelopment plan based upon the Identify project priorities and funding needs for State
recommendations ofthe'rask Force and Council. and City facilities.
❑ Choose a financing mechanism, such as tax ❑ Continue working with TriMet to identify and fund
increment financing, for carrying out the additional intra-City bus routes.
redevelopment plan or vision. ❑ Right-of-way management.
❑ Broaden the Task Force to include citywide
representation.
L Transportation 2003 Goal 3 - Transportation
■ ❑ Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of State,
County and City facilities that cross through Tigard.
Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
Identify project priorities and funding needs for State
! d and City facilities.
C1 Continue working with TriMet to identify and fund
additional intra-City bus routes.
O Right-of-way management.
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2004 Goal 3 - Transportation 2004 Goal 3 - Transportation
o Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of State, o Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of State,
County and City facilities that cross through Tigard. County and City facilities that cross through Tigard.
Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force. Identify project priorities and funding needs for State
Explore outside funding sources and City facilities.
To recommend to the City Council expansion of Prioritize all project needs - City, County and
the Task Force functions State facilities in Tigard
2004 Goal 3 - Transportation 2004 Goal 3 - Transportation
0 Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of State,
County and City facilities that cross through Tigard. O Continue working with TriMet to carry out the
Identify project priorities and funding needs for State Memorandum of Understanding and identify and fund
and City facilities. additional improvements with an emphasis on intra-city
For priority facilities which are controlled by bus routes.
another entity:
Ch-the ptuj- with the entity chic. him;j, adictim-the
f-Mr.. and
- Neg.tiate a funding whim which could include panel City funding:
and
offer to improve a tef-.d City tr.napnt.tim pobl- in exchange rw
the e•hv.,ity.-pleting• needed tranapp imf ility. and
- offer to Rcpt juriadictim ror the improved rwilay upm pqm
cwnpletim.
2004 Goal 3 - Transportation 2003 Goal 4 - Parks and Recreation
❑ Council shall meet with ODOT representatives at least 0 Continue the efforts of the Youth Forum.
once in 2004 to discuss State road facilities in Tigard E3 Complete or update parks master plans for City
and the related funding needs and priorities. facilities.
o Explore the creation of a Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
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❑ Meet with the Park and Recreation Advisory ❑ Continue to participate in discussions with the Tigard-
Committee to:
Tualatin School District and neighboring cities to
Discuss the vision of the Task Force and the Council consider the school district's funding needs.
related to the City need for parks and recreation. ❑ Meet with the Skate Park Committee and formulate a
- Discuss possible acquisition needs and financing for plan of action.
the City of Tigard as well as unincorporated Bull o Continue to support the efforts of the Youth Forum.
Mountain.
Discuss options and interest in creating a park and
recreation district.
2003 Goal 5 - Water 2003 Goal 6 - Growth Management
o Continue to evaluate
options for a long-term n Continue to evaluate Tigard's role in the provision of
water supply. , urban services outside the City limits.
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;~.y;` i,. : ~ ~N ❑ Continue Bull Mountain annexation information
fi'r` rye~,. preparation leading to a July 2004 Council action on
t xr o the Annexation Plan.
f r 'gip 4 G ❑ Form subcommittees and review their completed white
..,g. - papers.
i ❑ Designate a subcommittee, which will review the
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Development Code, led by the Planning Commission.
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❑ Develop aframework/timetable for a Comprehensive ter.-
Plan update.
O Negotiate with Washington County staff to determine
who will prepare the plan and zoning for the UGB
areas 63 and 64, and identify the source of funding for
the plan. ~,ir...
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bodies through active participation of City Council . G
members and staff.
t] Improve and expand communication with citizens,
particularly communicating successes and future
concerns.
2004 Goal 6-Communication
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l7 Improve and expand communication with officials and elected bodies through active participation
citizens, particularly communicating of City Council members and staff.
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t] improve and expand communication with citizens, o Investigate the possibility of supporting the mission of
particularly communicating successes and future the Tigard Youth Advisory Council to "empower,
concerns. improve and connect the lives of Tigard's youth" by
l7 Support the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow goal to adding a youth representative to all City boards and
committees
maximize citizen involvement opportunities through .
educational programs by implementing a citizen 0 Investigate the possibility of supporting the Tigard
leadership series. Beyond Tomorrow strategy to "encourage public
participation through accessibility and education with
an annual citizens fair for community events and
businesses."
For more information: 2004 Tigard City Council Goals
Visit the City's web site at v..,w ci.rirard.or.us Goal 1 - Financial Strategy
Call the City of Tigard at 503.639.4171 Goal 2 - Tigard Central Business District
Goal 3 - Transportation
Email Mayor Dirksen at naor(aci rieard.or.us Goal 4 - Parks and Recreation
Goal 5 - Growth Management
Goal 6 - Communication
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF Jan. 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Update on the New Tigard Library
PREPARED BY: Marua`ret Barnes DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK V/*yL -
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Presentation by staff to update the City Council about the new library.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The purpose of this presentation is to update the Council on the progress of construction on the new Tigard Public
Library and other related matters.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The focus of this monthly update will be to inform the Council on the progress of library construction during the
past three months, including the construction of walls and roof. The presentation will include progress on
fundraising efforts and information on how the public can learn more about the project.
On May 21, 2002, Tigard voters passed a $13 million bond measure for the construction of a new library of
approximately 47,000 square feet. This amount has paid for land acquisition, the design, construction and
furnishing of the new library, parking and related street improvements. The site of the new library is a 14.7-acre
property located along Hall-Boulevard near O'Mara Street. The library building and parking will occupy about 5
acres of the site.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
None
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
L Goal #3: Adequate facilities are available for efficient delivery of life-long learning programs and services for all
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FISCAL NOTES
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Construction Report a
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Annual Review of the Community Assessment (CAP) program
PREPARED BY: Elizabeth Ann Newton I/I DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
A presentation on activities, successes, concerns, proposes 2004 schedule, and recommended changes for the
Community Assessment Program (CAP)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Information item. No action necessary, however, Council may want to provide direction.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
At the May 13, 2003 City Council meeting, staff presented an introduction to the Community Assessment (CAP)
program. Council may remember that the program is intended to bring work groups of city employees, across
department lines, into each neighborhood in teams once a year so the neighborhood is the focus of an information
gathering and issue identification effort. On most Wednesday afternoons in 2003 a team of employees went out to
one of 45 neighborhoods to conduct the area assessment. Based on the recorded observations, assessment reports
were prepared and initial follow-up action, where appropriate was assigned. Each quarter during the year, staff
CAP walkers met for program evaluations and modifications were made to the program based on issues raised.
There are several by-products of the program. One is the collaborative effort of city staff representing different
departments. Second is an improved connection to the community. A third is the identification and delineation of
where the city is responsible for action, where private citizens are responsible, and where we can work together to
improve the community. Finally, is the ability to bring volunteer efforts together to address many issues.
The presentation this evening will include a review of the written tools used in the program, a summary of
successes and concerns, and an overvie • of the recommended changes.
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Suggest modifications to the program.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life Goal #1, Strategy #1 "Improve communication about all aspects of the
City's business."
ATTACHMENT LIST
None
FISCAL NOTES
N/A
CAP Mission
Annual Review
of the "The Community Assessment Program is a
collaborative effort to Increase employees'
awareness of the community's assets and needs,
Community Assessment Program connect employees with citizens at a neighborhood
level, and identify effective ways to improve
neighborhoods."
(CAP)
Goals How the CAP works
Connection:
- to the community The Logistics:
between staff > the City is divided into 45 areas
Familiarity: - map can be viewed on-line
with assets and needs ➢ each Wednesday afternoon staff
provides valuable Information representatives from each department
Identification and delineation: walk an area
city responsibility - evaluate needs, opportunities, kudos
- property owner responsibility
where we can work together ➢ follow-up assigned as appropriate
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• Executive Staff Summary
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Report to Citizens Successes
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addresses
• 135 abandoned vehicles moved or removed
• Directed patrols for crime patterns and
vandalism/graffiti
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• Street/pothole repair
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More Successes Improvements
• Water meters have been adjusted
• Trees causing road/sidewalk damage Identified • More training needed for team leaders
• Businesses without current business tax identified • More training needed for walkers
• Education on basketball hoops and sidewalk to All staff should participate
regulations to More connection with citizens needed
• Reported issues to appropriate agencies
(ODOT, Trl-Met, PGE)
• Staff from all departments participated
Recommendations Recommendations
Training for staff and team leaders Citizen connections
Provide specific training at quarterly • Notify area volunteers and community connectors
evaluation meetings in advance and encourage participation
Staff participation to Publicize CAP mail, email box
On a department basis, encourage all • Identify/announce CAP walk area on Focus
staff to walk at least once a year program
• Publicize web page in Cityscape
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AGENDA ITEM No. 7 Date: January 27, 2004
PUBLIC HEARING
(QUASI-] U DICIAL)
TESTIMONY
SIGN-UP SHEETS
Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on:
CONSIDER ZONE CHANGE ANNEXATION
(ZCA) 2003-00007
ANNEXATION OF THE CLEAN WATER
SERVICES AND CITY OF TIGARD
PARCELS
Due to Time Constraints
City Council May Impose
A Time Limit on Testimony
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AGENDA ITEM No. 7 Date: January 27, 2004
PLEASE PRINT
Pro onent - (Speaking In Favor O onent - S eakin Against) Neutral
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Annexation of the Clean Water Services (CWS) and City of Tigard parcels
(ZCA2003-00007)
PREPARED BY: Mathew Scheideggger DEPT HEAD OKjA_ ITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE ckbLACIL
Should the City Council approve the proposed CWS annexation request?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Uphold Staff's recommendation for approval of the CWS annexation request.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The CWS annexation consists of four (4) parcels equaling 47 acres. The parcels are within the City of Tigard's
urban service area. The reason for annexing into the City of Tigard is that two of the parcels are owned by the
City of Tigard and the other two parcels are owned by Clean Water Services and are developed with the City's
Waste Water Treatment Plant. Annexation would simplify the City limits along the Tualatin River adjacent to
the City of Durham.
The property is currently zoned with the R-4.5 zoning designation and the proper zoning is concurrent with the
annexation according to Section 18.320.020.C of the Community Development Code. The R-4.5 zoning
designation will remain upon annexation approval by Council.
Staff has notified all affected agencies and CIT members of the proposed anne°ation. There was no objection
C. to the annexation by those who returned comments. Staff has reviewed the proposal for compliance with Metro
Chapter 3.09, the Comprehensive Plan Policies, the Tigard Development Code, and the Oregon Revised
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Statutes. As indicated in the staff report to City Council, the proposed annexation meets the applicable
standards. Pursuant to Chapter 18.320.020.C of the Tigard Development Code, the Comprehensive Plan
designation and the City's zoning are automatically applied to property upon approval of the annexation by
Council.
J OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Deny the annexation request.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Growth and Management Goal #2: Urban Services are provided to all citizens within Tigard's urban growth
boundary and recipients of services pay their share.
ATTACHMENT LIST
1. "Draft" City Council Ordinance
Exhibit A: Vicinity Map
Exhibit B: Legal Description
2. Staff Report to the City Council
FISCAL NOTES
Application fees have been paid by the applicant.
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Hearing Date: January 27, 2004 7:30 PM
STAFF REPORT TO THE
CITY COUNCIL CITY OFTIGARD
FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON Community(DeRropmcnt
Srta ing.X MetterCo»ununity
SECTION 1. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: CWS ANNEXATION
CASE NO.: Zone Change Annexation (ZCA) ZCA2003-00007
APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: Clean Wafter Services
Attn: Mathew Scheidegger 155 N. 1St Avenue, Suite 270, MS #
13125 SW Hail Boulevard Hillsboro, OR 97124
Tigard, OR 97223
PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting to annex four (4) parcels of land
containing 47 acres near Cook Park into the City of Tigard.
CURRENT
ZONING
DESIGNATION: R-4.5. Low Density Residential District. The R-4.5 zoning district is
designed to accommodate detached single-family homes with or
without accessory residential units at a minimum lot size of 7,500
square feet. Duplexes and attached single-family units are permitted
conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also permitted
conditionally.
EQUIVALENT CITY
ZONING
DESIGNATION: R-4.5: Low Density Residential District. The R-4.5 zoning district is
designed to accommodate detached single-family homes with or
without accessory residential units at a minimum lot size of 7,500
square feet. Duplexes and attached single-family units are permitted
conditionally. Some civic and institutional uses are also permitted
conditionally.
LOCATION: WCTM 2S114AD Tax Lots 00100 and 00200.
WCTM 2S114DA Tax Lot(s) 00100 and 00300.
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REVIEW
CRITERIA: The approval standards for annexations are set out in Community
Development Code Chapters 18.320 and 18.390, Comprehensive Plan
Policies 2 and 10; ORS Chapter 222; and Metro Code Chapter 3.09.
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 1 OF4
ZCA2003-00007- CWS ANNEXATION 01/2712004 PUBLIC HEARING
SECTION 1I. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council find that the proposed annexation will not adversely
affect the health, safety and welfare of the City. Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL
of the Annexation by adoption of the attached Ordinance.
SECTION ill. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Site Information and Proposal Description:
The CWS annexation consists of four (4) parcels equaling 47 acres. The parcels are within
the City of Tigard's urban service area. The reason for annexing into the City of Tigard is
that two of the parcels are owned by the City of Tigard and the other two parcels owned by
Clean Water Services and are developed with the City's Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The property is currently zoned with the R-4.5 zoning designation and the proper zoning is
concurrent with the annexation according to Section 18.320.020.C of the Community
Development Code. The R-4.5 zoning designation will remain upon annexation approval by
Council.
Staff has notified all affected agencies and CIT members of the proposed annexation.
There was no objection to the annexation by those who returned comments. Staff has
reviewed the proposal for compliance with Metro Chapter 3.09, the Comprehensive Plan
Policies, the Tigard Development Code, and the Oregon Revised Statutes. As indicated in
the staff report to City Council, the proposed annexation meets the applicable standards.
Pursuant to Chapter 18.320.020.C of the Tigard Development Code, the Comprehensive
Plan designation and the City's zoning is automatically applied to property upon approval of
the annexation by Council.
Vicinity Information:
The subject parcels are adjacent to the City of Tigard boundary, at the south end of SW 851h
Avenue and east of Cook Park.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
The relevant criteria in this case are Tigard Comprehensive Plan Policies 2.1.1, 10.1.1,
` 10.1.2, and; Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.320.
Staff has determined that the is consistent with the relevant
~ proposal policies of the
Comprehensive Plan based on the following findings:
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This Policy requires an ongoing citizen involvement program. The South CIT and
surrounding property owners have been notified of the public hearing and notice of the
hearing has been published in a newspaper of general circulation. The site, Tigard Public
Library, City Hall and the Tigard Water District has been posted since December 12, 2003.
Therefore, citizens have had a number of opportunities to be involved in the decision
making process.
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 OF4
ZCA2003-00007- CWS ANNEXATION 01/2712004 PUBLIC HEARING
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Policy 10.1.9:
This Policy requires adequate service capacity delivery to annexed parcels. The City of
Tigard Police, Engineering and Water Departments, NW Natural Gas and Tualatin Valley
Fire and Rescue, have all reviewed the annexation request and have offered no objections.
This policy has been complied with.
Policy 10.12
This Policy pertains to boundary criteria for annexations and is satisfied. The property is
adjacent to the Tigard city limits.
Staff has determined that the proposal is consistent with the relevant portions of the
Community Development Code based on the following findings:
Section 18.320.020: This Section addresses approval standards for annexation
proposals and is satisfied because:
The applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies and Community Development Code provisions
have been reviewed and satisfied as previously indicated in this report.
The property is currently zoned R-4.5. Because this property is in the Urban Service Area,
the equivalent zoning has already been attached to the property, therefore, the property
does not need to be rezoned upon annexation.
Metro 3.09 requires the additional standards to be addressed in annexation decisions,
in addition to the local and state review standards. These are addressed and satisfied
as discussed below:
Consistency with the directly applicable provisions in an urban service provider
agreement or annexation plan adopted pursuant to ORS 195.065;
The processing has been done consistent with applicable Urban Service Provider
agreements.
Consistency with directly applicable provisions of urban planning or other agreement,
other than agreements adopted pursuant to ORS 195.065, between the affected entity
and a necessary party;
The process required by the Development Code and Comprehensive Plan is consistent with
the Urban Planning Agreement for annexations.
Consistency with specific directly applicable ` standards or criteria for boundary
changes contained in comprehensive land use plans and public facility plans;
This has been discussed previously in this report and, as discussed, this criterion is satisfied.
Consistency with specific directly applicable standards or criteria for- boundary
changes contained in the Regional Framework Plan or any functional plans;
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF4
ZCA2003-00007- CWS ANNEXATION 01/27/2004 PUBLIC HEARING
Because the Development Code has been amended to comply with applicable Metro
functional plan requirements, by complying with the Development Code and Comprehensive
Plan, the annexation Is consistent with the applicable Functional Plan and the Regional
Framework plan.
Whether the proposed changes will promote or not interfere with the timely, orderly
and economic provisions of public facilities and services;
The proposed annexation will not interfere with the provision of public facilities or services
because it is adjacent to existing city limits and services. Many services have been
extended to the subject parcels as a result of earlier development.
If the proposed boundary change is for, annexation of territory to Metro, a
determination by Metro Council that the territory should be included in the Urban
Growth Boundary shall be the primary criterion for approval;
The subject property is already within the Metro boundaries.
Consistency with other applicable criteria for the boundary change in question under
state and local law.
Consistency with other applicable criteria has been discussed previously in this report.
SECTION V. OTHER STAFF COMMENTS
The City of Tigard Engineering, Building, Police Department, Tualatin Valley Fire and
Rescue, Public Works, and Water Department have all reviewed this proposal and have
offered no objections to annexation.
SECTION Vl. AGENCY COMMENTS
NW Natural Gas, Tri-Met `transit Development, Metro Land Use & Planning and Washington
County have had the opportunity to review the proposal and have offered no objections.
BASED ON THE FINDINGS INDICATED ABOVE, PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDS
APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE ANNEXATION (ZCA) 2003-00007- CWS ANNEXATION.
January 13, 2004
PREPARED BY: Mathew Scheidegger DATE
Associate P nner
GW January 13, 2004
APPROVED BY: Richar ersdorff DATE
Planni g Manager
STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PAGE 4 OF4
ZCA2003.00007- CWS ANNEXATION 01/27/2004 PUBLIC HEARING
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Matt Scheidegger - Annexation of 47 acres
From: "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com>
To: <matts@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/23/04 4:25 PM
Subject: Annexation of 47 acres
CC: "Brian Wegener" <brian@tualatinriverkeepers.org>, "Sue Beilke"
<sbeilke@europa.com>, "rcg" <rcg@csgpro.com>
Matt:
My comment on the proposal by Tigard and CWS to annex 47 acres into the city (ZCA 2003-00007).
The staff report does not address the decision criteria of TDC 18.320.020 (B). These criteria are that "all
services and facilities are available to the area and have sufficient capacity to provide service for the proposed
annexation area" and "applicable comp plan policies and implementing ordinance provisions have been
satisfied."
The first criterion can only be met if the city and CWS in their application state that even though the tract is
zoned R4.5, it is the intent of the city and CWS that this area remain open space except for recreational needs
(pedestrian and bike path, bridge). The second criterion can only be met if the staff report states the comp
plan criteria and then states the corresponding implementing ordinance(s), and connects facts regarding the
annexed area to compliance with the stated policies and regulations of the ordinance(s), this has not been
done (yet).
Please let me know your response to this comment, so as to guide my actions at the hearing on January 27.
John Frewing
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mathew Scheidegger •P/
DATE: January 26, 2004
SUBJECT: ZCA2003-00007
A standard located in 18.320 "Annexations" was not fully addressed in the Staff report.
According to 18.320.020.B.1 of the Tigard Development Code:
"All services and facilities are available to the area and have sufficient capacity to provide
service for the proposed annexation area."
FINDING: There are two storm water lines, one on each side of the annex area that is
available to the subject parcels. Sanitary sewer is also available on the east side of the
subject parcels that connect directly to the Clean Water Services treatment plant. Water
is available at the end of Waverly Drive to the west and the parcels are accessed by SW
85th Avenue. Currently Washington County tax Map 2S114AD Tax Lot 00100 is
developed with a Clean Water service facility. The remaining acreage, 40 acres is within
the flood plain. According 18.775.070 "Sensitive Land Permits" Land form alterations or
developments within the 100-year floodplain and zoned residential are limited to
community recreation uses, utilities, or public support facilities.
The City of Tigard Engineering, Building, Police Department, Tualatin Valley Fire and
Rescue, Public Works, and Water Department have all reviewed this proposal and have
offered no objections. North West Natural Gas, Tri-Met, Metro and Washington County
have also had the opportunity to review the proposal and have offered no objections or
comments regarding capacity. No development is proposed with this annexation.
Therefore, this standard has been satisfied.
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AGENDA ITEM No. 8 Date: January 27, 2004
PUBLIC HEADING
(LEGISLATIVE)
TESTIMONY
SIGN-UP SHEETS
Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 18.780 TO ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS
WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SUBJECT TO
LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT
OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
(ZOA 2003-00002)
Due to Time Constraints
City Council May Impose
A Time Limit on Testimony
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FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE A-Frame Si s in Residential Zones - Code A ment ZOA2003-00002
PREPARED BY: Moran Tracy DEPT HEAD OK Y MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE OUNCIL
Should the Council approve a requested Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the Tigard Development Code
Chapter 18.780 to allow A-frames in residential zones subject to size and placement limitations and increase the
amount of temporary signage allowed in low and medium density residential zones?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the requested Zone Ordinance Amendment as amended by motion of the City of
Tigard Planning Commission. Staff agrees with the Commission that the allowance for an additional 4"x24"
rider sign is not necessary with the 24 square foot total allowance of temporary signage. The Council should
decide whether a size limit such as 4 square feet per face is appropriate as recommended by the Commission or
to allow a sign of up to 24 square feet as proposed by the applicant.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Heather Adams, filed an application to amend the sign code on October 27, 2003 to address
issues she has faced trying to advertise homes for sale in Tigard. The City's sign ordinance currently prohibits
A-Frame signs (signs that fold in the middle, typically have signage on both faces, and are freestanding in an
"A" shape configuration) in residential zones. City staff has actively enforced this provision, either contacting
the sign owner to alert them that the sign needed to be removed, impounding the sign, or issuing citations in
certain cases where repeat offenses have occurred.
Area real estate agents have commented that the use of A-frame signage to advertise open houses, and provide
directional information is common industry practice. The City allows the use of "lawn signs", exclusive of A-
frame signs in residential zones, although these lawn signs are limited to a total of 12 square feet in size in some
residential zones and 24 square feet in others, and must be posted on a single stake.
In summary, the applicant's amendments accomplish the following objectives:
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O Reclassifies "A-frames" as a type of "lawn sign" b defining lawn signs as "temporary signs placed on
! private property supported by one stick; post, rod. or A-Dame in or on the ground."
• Allows all lawn signs in residential zones t-,xempt from permit and fee.
Y Makes a consistent allowance of temporary signage between medium and high density residential zones
(presently 24 square feet) and low density residential zones (presently 12 square feet).
• Creates a provision for an additional 4"x24" rider sign beyond the 24 square feet.
• Places size limitations on A-frames of 6 square feet per face. No size limitation to other types of
temporary signs was proposed.
o Requires that A-frames be placed on private property, out of the right of way, and not obstructing vision
clearance areas at intersections and driveways.
The Planning Commission received testimony at their January 5, 2004 meeting and deliberated the proposed
changes. Subsequently, the Commission modified the applicant's proposal by limiting the size of not only A-
frames, but all lawn signs to a maximum size of 4 square feet per face. Also, the Commission found that the 24
total square foot allowance for temporary signs on a single property was sufficient area to not necessitate
additional area for a rider sign. Therefore, conceptually a residential property would be allowed to have a 4-
square foot double-faced sign on a post, an A-frame with 4 square feet of signage on each side, and two 4-
square foot single-faced signs on stakes to reach a total of 24 square feet.
Attached as "Attachment 1" is the ordinance adopting the proposal. The Planning Commission recommendation
and draft meeting minutes are attached as "Attachment 2".
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Deny the request or approve it with revisions.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
I. "Community Character and Quality of Life"- Develop strategies to balance needs of new and infill
development with need to provide preservation and protection of open space, natural areas, and other
defined aesthetic qualities valued by those who already live and work in Tigard.
ATTACHMENT LIST
Attachment 1: Ordinance adopting the code amendments
Exhibit A-1: Proposed language changes
Attachment 2: I15103 "Draft" Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachment 3: Staff Report to the Planning Commission
FISCAL NOTES
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
ORDINANCE NO. 04-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.780 TO ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES, SUBJECT TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT
OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE THAT IS ALLOWED.
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.780 to allow A-frame signs within residential zones,
subject to size and placement limitations, and modify the amount of temporary signage that is allowed in
low and medium density residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2004 and by
motion modified the amendment so that the size limitation should be reduced from 6 to 4 square feet per
face, and should be applied to all types of lawn signs, not just A-frames; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission voted in favor of the modified amendment on a 4-2
vote with one member abstaining; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27, 2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed development code text change and directed staff to prepare langauge and
an Ordinance for Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the proposed language adequately addressed concerns
regarding protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Tigard citizens, as well as, the interests of
business in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
of Tigard.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE No. 02-
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SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A-1" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective immediately after its passage by the Council, signature
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 , 2004.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2004.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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PROPOSED CHANGES
ADDITIONS: Indicated by UNDERLINE
ADDITIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION: Indicated by DOUBLE UNDERLINE
DELETIONS: Indicated by ~T1F~9136k4]
DELETIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION: Indicated by
Planning Commission's Recommended Amendment Language
18.780.015 Definitions
1- "'A'-{beard] frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52. Temporary sign. means any sign, .[A beaf-frame, banner, lawn sign or
balloon which is not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign
structure, sign tower, the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means to
a structure or the ground. Includes simple children's balloons, hot and cold air
balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
c. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign
permit requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060
fB-2-.3 can be met. Lawn signs are temporary signs placed on private property
supported by one stick post rod or A-frame in or on the ground
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one premise
regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of M 24 square feet in the [R 1, R 2, R 3.6, R , and R 71
residential zones. plus ~ exceed 4 h 4--nahes b Lawn
signs shall be no greater than #ffi 4 square feet per face in any remm
residential zone. Lawn signs shall be Ip Wed
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private property and not within the public right of ways nor shall such
signs obstruct the clear vision area described in Chapter 18.795. Eagidl A-
frame signs are permitted only between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
or from the air;
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
A. Authorization. The Director shall be empowered to authorize temporary signs
not exempted by Section 18.780.060 by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390, using approval criteria contained in Section 18.385.
The Director shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit for a
temporary sign as may be necessary to ensure discontinuance of the use of the
sign in accordance with the terms of the authorization, and to ensure substantial
compliance with the purpose of this title.
B. Expiration.
1. A temporary sign permit shall terminate within 30 days from the date of
issuance; and
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 30 days, but a permit may
be reissued by the Director for two additional permit periods of 30 days each per
calendar year.
C. Types and locations. Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as
follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs issued by permit shall not exceed one
for any use at any one period of time; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. Exempted lawn signs in residential zones are
not governed by this provision;
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-family
and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no more than 24
square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed 24 square feet;
3. See Subsection 18.780.015 A.52 for the types of temporary signs which may
be approved;
4. Special event banners to be hung across public right-of-ways may be
permitted by the City Manager's designee;
5. A balloon as provided in Subsection 18.780.090 C.
D. Location. The location of a temporary sign requiring a permit shall be as
approved by the Director. Exempted lawn signs shall be placed only on
private property, outside of the public right of way, and may not obstruct
the clear vision area.
E. Attachment. Temporary signs may not be ;permanently attached to the
ground, buildings or other structures.
Revised text without markup for ease of reading.
18.780.015 Definitions
1. "'A'-frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52. Temporary sign. means any sign, banner, lawn sign or balloon which is not
permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign structure, sign tower,
the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some
means to a structure or the ground. Includes simple children's balloons,
hot and cold air balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
c. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from
sign permit requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection
18.780.060 can be met. Lawn signs are temporary signs placed on private
property supported by one stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground.
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable
regulations of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one
premise regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of 24 square feet in residential zones;
b. Lawn signs shall be no greater than 4 square feet per face in any
residential zone. Lawn signs shall be placed on private property and not
within the public right of way nor shall such signs obstruct the clear vision
area described in Chapter 18.795. A-frame signs are permitted only
between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM.
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
a or from the air;
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A. Authorization. The Director shall be empowered to authorize temporary signs
not exempted by Section 18.780.060 by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390, using approval criteria contained in Section
18.385. The Director shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit
for a temporary sign as may be necessary to ensure discontinuance of the
use of the sign in accordance with the terms of the authorization, and to
ensure substantial compliance with the purpose of this title.
B. Expiration.
1. A temporary sign permit shall terminate within 30 days from the date of
issuance; and
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 30 days, but a permit
may be reissued by the Director for two additional permit periods of 30
days each per calendar year.
C. Types and locations. Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as
follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs issued by permit shall not exceed
one for any use at any one period of time; such signs are not permitted for
single-family and duplex dwellings. Exempted lawn signs in residential
zones are not governed by this provision;
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no
more than 24 square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed
24 square feet;
3. See Subsection 18.780.015 A.52 for the types of temporary signs which
may be approved;
4. Special event banners to be hung across public right-of-ways may be
permitted by the City Manager's designee;
5. A balloon as provided in Subsection 18.780.090 C.
D. Location. The location of a temporary sign requiring a permit shall be as
approved by the Director. Exempted lawn signs shall be placed only on
private property, outside of the public right of way, and may not obstruct the
clear vision area.
E. Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the
ground, buildings or other structures.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
DR~ Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Padgett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in
the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: President Padgett; Commissioners Bienerth, Buehner,
Caffall, Haack, Munro, and Sutton
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Mores and Webb
Staff Present: Dick Bewersdorff, Planning Manager; Morgan Tracy,
Associate Planner; Brad Kilby, Associate Planner
3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Rex Caffall was welcomed as a new Planning Commissioner; the new Planning
Commission alternate, Kathy Meads, was introduced.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the December 1, 2003, meeting minutes as
submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded to approve the December 8, 2003, meeting minutes as
submitted. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. Commissioners Padgett and
Sutton abstained.
5. ELECTIO14 OF VICE-PRESIDENT
Judy Munro was elected as Vice-President of the Planning Commission.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 2003-00002 TEMPORARY A-
FRAMES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES SIGN CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST A Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the sign regulations to
allow temp=orary A-frame signs in residential zones without a permit subject to
size and placement restrictions. LOCATION: Residential Zones. ZONE: N/A.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380, 18.390 and 18.780.
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STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Morgan Tracy presented the staff report. He reported that this
amendment has been proposed by a private citizen on behalf of several in the
real estate profession.
The issue at hand is that A-frames are prohibited forms of signage in residential
zones. A-frames used to advertise open houses in other areas, (or sometimes
even within Tigard, although they shouldn't have been there). This is a fairly
common practice of real estate agents to direct potential clients and "Sunday
drivers" to their showings.
Staff has routinely impounded signs and cited people who place A-frames in
residential zones (more often though, this has been the result of those signs
being placed in the right-of-way). To address the needs of real estate agents,
the applicant met with staff to develop some preliminary text revisions.
Staff suggested that certain limitations be added to protect neighborhoods from
sign accumulation and clutter. The proposed amendment language is the result
of that collaboration.
Staff has since discovered that due to the construction of the sign code and the
manner in which one of the definitions is written, A-frame signs would have no
longer been allowed in commercial zones. A revision is suggested to change
the definition of Lawn Sign:
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported by
one stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the-ground. A lawn fte stand;"^
sign in residential zones wish is exempt from sign permit requirements provided
the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 {132-.} can be met. A lawn sign
in commercial or industrial zones is subject to temporary permit
requirements as provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
This resolves the issue with allowing A-frames in commercial zones, however,
there remains a disparity between the two zoning classifications in that
commercial zoned properties are required to obtain a $15 permit good for 30
days to place their signs, while residentially zoned properties do not.
Considering the amount of time most residential A-frames would be used (for
garage sales, estate sales, open houses) staff feels that a permitting process for
these signs v4ou;d be burdensome to propert% owners and staff alike.
The City's code enforcement officer notes that the majority of sign enforcement
is due to placement of signs in the right-of-way, and that this amendment will not
resolve those problems. Other issues, such as monitoring when signs are
removed, may also be problematic, although it is acknowledged that this
provision is intended to discourage signs from being left out for "extended"
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periods of time.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission amend the sign regulations as
proposed by the applicant, with the change previously noted along with any other
alterations as determined through the public hearing process and make a final
recommendation to the Tigard City Council.
Tracy advised that A-frames are generally allowed in most jurisdictions. He also
advised that there are specific sign regulations with home occupation permits.
APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION
Heather Adams, 12655 SW North Dakota St., Tigard, OR 97223, testified that
homeowners are upset that realtors cannot use A-frame signs in the City of
Tigard and that she has received citations when she used the signs. She
showed signs that the realtors are hoping will be approved. She stated the
realtors were not asking to put the signs in the right-of-way.
Martha Brooks, 5331 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 207, Portland, OR 97239, spoke
on behalf of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors. Her testimony is
attached as Exhibit A. Commissioner Sutton asked about the importance of an
A-frame sign as opposed to a sign on a stick. It was acknowledged that off-site
directional signs are easier to place if they are A-frame signs.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY - IN FAVOR
Rob Blakely, 11645 SW Hazelwood Loop, Tigard, OR 97223, said he is
embarrassed that Tigard has such a restrictive sign code and urged the
Commission to approve the proposed amendments.
Pat Savage, 16902 SW Steele Way, Beaverton, OR 97006, testified that she has
had directional signs removed that were not in the right-of-way. She asked why
signs couldn't be placed in the right-of-way if they weren't in anyone's way.
Melvin Broadous, 7885 SW Fanno Creek Dr., Tigard, OR 97224, noted the
difficulty in complying with regulations and still being able to do business. He
encouraged the proposed changes to allow more signage area.
Michael Curds, 12549 SW Main St., Tigard, OR 97223, said this is an issue in
• every municipality. He reported that signage is best way to advertise. He
i believes at least 50% of his business comes from advertising with signs.
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Bill Barry, 7535 SW Greenwood Dr., Portland, OR 97223, asked the
Commissioners if they had ever sold a home and, if so, did signs help in the sale.
Mike Lavios, 2450 Glen Haven Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034, said other
speakers had already addressed his issues.
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Richard Boyce, 7800 SW Bond St., Tigard, OR 97224, spoke on behalf of the
Business Advocacy Committee to the Tigard area Chamber of Commerce. This
issue has been discussed by their group several times. They are in support of
this ordinance amendment. Commissioner Buehner noted that people have
differing opinions about the number of signs (too many or not enough) in Tigard.
Jim Poison, 14400 SW McFarland Blvd., Tigard, OR 97224, said he would
personally like to see directional signs disappear, but A-frames are essential to
doing business.
Bill Hester, 15962 SW Enna Ct., Tigard, OR 97224, complained about the Code
Enforcement Officer.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY - IN OPPOSITION
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
After discussion, Commissioner Buehner moved to recommend to Council to
amend all of the subsections related to application ZOA 2003-00002, to amend
the code to provide that the sign code allow signage up to 24 square feet in
residential zones and specifically allowing A-frame signs (to delete them from the
ban) and putting them under "Temporary Signs", but only on the property of the
owner. There was no second to the motion. The motion failed due to a lack of a
second.
Commissioner Sutton moved that the Planning Commission recommend to
Council that they approve the sign ordinance amendment, ZOA 2003-00002, as
written, with the exception in section 18.780.060 that the total of 24 square feet
include all signs, including the 4"x24" riders (strike the "plus one sign not to
exceed 4 inches by 24 inches may additionally be attached to a lawn sign") and a
Further exception that instead of 6 square feet per face, that it be 4 square feet
per face on any of the signs within that 24 square feet, to apply to all residential
zones. There is no point in distinguishing between A-frames and stick signs; the
maximum shall be 4 square feet per face on any of the signs, with a maximum of
24 square feer per property. Commissioner Haack seconded the motion. The
motion passed by a vote of 4-2 with one abstention.
6.2 ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 2003-00003 BILLBOARDS &
FREESTANDING FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST: To review and amend the Tigard Sign Code Chapter 18.780 to
clarify language regarding "Billboards" and "Freestanding Freeway Oriented
Signs," and to amend the language of Section 18.230.030 to make the definition
of "Responsible Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code Section
18.740.020(A)(1-3). LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: N/A. APPLICABLE
REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Comprehensive Plan
Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code Chapters 18.230, 18.380,
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18.390 and 18.780.
STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Brad Kilby presented the staff report. He reported that in April
1993, the Tigard City Council agreed to prohibit billboard signs in the Tigard city
limits, but in the course of writing code, there were some terms that were left
vague.
Earlier this year, two companies applied for building permits to construct billboards
along Hwy. 217. The City denied the permits based on the size and heights of the
signs. The companies filed appeals with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
The City prevailed with the appeals, however, LUBA thought we needed to clarify
our code.
The proposed amendments will accomplish the following objectives:
• Amend the definition of "Responsible party" in Section 18.230.030 to be
consistent with the definition of "Responsible party" in the Tigard Municipal
Code.
• Amend the Purpose statement of the Tigard Development Code (TDC)
Chapter 18.780 to delete the adoption of the Oregon Motorist Information
Act (OMIA) by reference.
• Amend the definition of "Billboard" to mean signs larger than the maximum
size allowed.
• Delete the term "Billboard structure."
• Delete the term "Public sign."
• Require that OMIA permitted signs be reviewed by City of Tigard staff
through a type I process.
• Delete the requirement for a sign code exception by the Commission in
order to allow freeway-oriented signs.
• Delete the amortization clause for Billboards along Highway 99W with the
amortization date of June 10, 1998.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
After discussion, Commissioner Buehner, with regard to ZOA 2003-0003, moved
that the Commission recommend to City Council approval of the proposed
changes to the sign code amendment and section 18.280 as submitted, based'
on findings in the staff report and discussion held. Commissioner Caffall
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. GOAL 5 SITE SPECIFIC ESSE ANAYLSIS UPDATE/RECEIVE PLANNING
COMMISSION COMMENTS
This agenda item was cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
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8. OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission will meet on January 26`h for a Comprehensive Plan workshop.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Jerree Gaynor, Planning Commission Secretary
ATTEST: President Mark Padgett
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Portland Metropolitan
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Association of Realtors®
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE
CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 5, 2004
ON
CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT
OF TEMPORARY A-FRAME SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
ZOA 2003-00002
Good evening. I am Martha Brooks, vice president of Governmental Affairs for the Portland
Metropolitan Association of Realtors® located at 5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 207,
Portland, Oregon 97239. In addition to serving in this capacity, I am also a Realtor`', with more
than 16-years of experience, with an office in the Tigard Triangle.
On behalf of the 5700 members of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtorso, I urge
your support of the Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 2003-00002) to allow temporary a-frame
signs in residential zones. The proposed amendments before you are the result of Realtors
sitting down with City Staff to find a way that will allow Realtors® to adequately market the
citizen's of Tigard's homes without seriously compromising the appearance of the City. We
appreciate being able to work with City Staff on drafting the amendments. Dick Bewersdorff
and Morgan Tracy were easy to work with and accessible through out the process. They should
be complemented
The proposed amendments to the City's Development Code will facilitate active home sales to
the benefit of the entire community. No one-the seller, the neighbors, or the police-want a
borne on the market or sitting vacant for an unnecessarily long period of time. A-frame signs
A properly direct prospective homebuyers to the homes for sale or rent and underscore a vibrant
marketplace.
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Every day, individuals and families are buying and selling homes in Tigard. In 2002, Realtors®
helped sell more than $286 million worth of property in the City. In 2003, Realtors® were part of
transactions totaling more than $329 million. The benefit to the community of home sales is
extensive. It is estimated that roughly 30-percent of the new home occupant's income is spent
on items produced by local businesses, such as medical care, daycare, and services such as dry
cleaning and auto repair (source: The Importance of America's Housing Sector to the Economy,
David Lereah, National Association of Realtorse, Winter 2003).
5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 207
Portland, OR 97239
503.228.6595
REALToW Fax 503.228.4170
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors®
Before the City of Tigard Planning Commission
January 5, 2004
Page 2
Helping maintain the vitality of a city-a community-is what Realtors® do. Realtors® are
business people who serve the community; assist the residents and tax payers of the city.
We help people realize the American Dream of homeownership. One of the tools we use in our
business is signs. We place signs on the property to communicate to potential buyers. We use
signs to assist people in finding homes in this community that are for sale. Our clients ask us to
use, and want us to use, signage to market their home.
We fully support the proposed changes to the City's code that will increase the allowed square
footage of sign and allow A-frame style signs on private property in residential zones.
The increase in allowed square footage allows the home seller to convey a message as to the
value of the home to the potential buyer. It can also let a potential buyer know when the house
will be open for viewing.
A-frame signs-simply a four-sided sign with a message on two sides-are an industry standard
which are easily recognized by the public as a communication tool used by Realtors e. A-frames
are less intrusive to the environment in that they are not stuck into the ground where damage can
be done to irrigation systems and vegetation. A-frames are temporary in nature being put up and
removed frequently. And, moved from location to location. It is not practical that they be a
stick-sign.
We agree that the hours of allowed use should be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Real estate open
houses, garage and estate sales, Christmas tree recycling and the like are events that do not
extend into the evening hours. Thus there is no need for the a-frame sign to remain standing
beyond 6 p.m.
In conclusion, the members of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® ask you
support of the sign code amendments before you and ask that you recommend to the City
Council adoption of the changes.
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F I appreciate your consideration of these comments and am available to answer any questions.
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Agenda Item: (O
Hearing Date: April 22, 2002 Time: 7:30 PM
STAFF REPORT TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION CRY OFnOARD
Community Development
FOR THE CITY OF TIGARDAREGON Shaptn9,4 BetterCommunity
SECTION 1. APPLICATION SUMMARY
CASE NAME: CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY
A-FRAME SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
CASE NO.: Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) ZOA2003-00002
PROPOSAL: To amend the Sign requirements within the Tigard Development Code to
allow the placement of temporary A-frame signs in Residential Zones.
These signs would be exempt from permit requirements, but would still be
subject to time, place, and size restrictions.
APPLICANT: Heather Adams OWNER: N/A
12655 SW North Dakota Street
Tigard, OR 97223
ZONE: N/A.
LOCATION: Residential Zones.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.1.3; The Metro
2040 Plan; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2.
SECTION 11. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commiss',on amend the Sign Regulations as proposed
by the appliear;t, with any alterations as determined through the public hearing process and
make a final recommendation to the Tigard-City C'until.
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SECTION 111. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City's sign ordinance currently prohibits A-Frame signs (signs that fold in the middle,
typically have signage on both faces, and are freestanding in an "A" shape configuration) in
residential zones. City staff has actively enforced this provision, either contacting the sign
owner to alert them that the sign needed to be removed, impounding the sign, or issuing
citations in certain cases where repeat offenses have occurred.
Area real estate agents have commented that the use of A-frame signage to advertise open
houses, and provide directional information is common industry practice. The City allows the
use of "lawn signs", exclusive of A-frame signs in residential zones, although these signs are
limited to a total of 12 square feet in size in some residential zones and 24 square feet in
others, and must be posted on a single stake.
SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE CRITERIA
Chapter 18.380 states that legislative text amendments shall be undertaken by means
of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.0606.
Chapter 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the
decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised
Statutes Chapter 197;
Forty-five day advance notice was provided to DLCD on November 12, 2003, 54 days prior
to the first scheduled public hearing as required. In addition, the Tigard Development Code
and Comprehensive Plan have been acknowledged by DLCD. The following are the
applicable Statewide Planning Goals that are applicable to this proposal:
Statewide Planning Goal 1 - Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans
and for changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. This goal has
been met by complying with the Tigard Development Code notice requirements set forth in
Chapter 18.390. Notice has been published in the Tigard Times Newspaper prior to the
public hearing. As the amendment is a legislative action that will expand the permissible
uses of property (by allowing a sign not presently allowed), no direct notice was required by
Ballot Measure 56. Two Public Hearings are held (one before the Planning Commission and
the second before the City Council) in which public input is welcome. The City CIT members
were also notified of the proposed changes.
Statewide Planning Goad 2 - Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive
Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals.
The Development Code implements the Comprehensive Plan. The Development Code
establishes a process for and policies to review changes to the Development Code
consistent with Goal 2. The City's plan provides analysis and policies with which to evaluate
a request for amending the Code consistent with Goal 2.
Any applicable Metro regulations;
There are no applicable Metro regulations from the Metro Code that affect local sign
regulations.
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Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1:
This policy states that all future legislative changes shall be consistent with the Statewide
Planning Goals and the Regional Plan adopted by Metro. As indicated above under the
individual Statewide and Regional Plan goals applicable to this proposed amendment, the
amendment is consistent with the Statewide Goals and the Regional Plan.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1.1:
This policy states that the City shall maintain an ongoing citizen involvement program and
shall assure that citizens will be provided an opportunity to be involved in all phases of the
planning process. This policy is satisfied because notice of the proposed amendment was
mailed to all Citizen Involvement Team (CIT) Members and the amendment was discussed
at a regular monthly Focus on Tigard meeting. In addition, notice was published in the
Tigard Times of the Public Hearing and notice will be published again prior to the City
Council public hearing. Public input has been invited in the notice.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1.2 and 2.1.3:
In pertinent part, this policy states that the Citizen Involvement Team program and the
Citizen Involvement Team Facilitators shall serve as the primary means for citizen
involvement in land use planning. Policy 2.1.3 states that information on land use planning
issues shall be available in understandable form. These policies were satisfied because
notice of the proposed amendment was mailed to all Citizen Involvement Team (CIT)
Members and the amendment was discussed at a regular monthly CIT meeting. The written
notices were written in plain understandable form, and included phone numbers and a
contact person for anyone who may have questions.
Any applicable provision of the City's implementing ordinances.
Code Section 18.380:
This section regulates amendments. It outlines the process for reviewing Development Code
Text Amendments. The present amendment will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative
procedure as set forth in the chapter.
L Code Section 18.390:
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'n This chapter establishes standard decision-making procedures for reviewing applications.
The amendment under consideration will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative
procedure as detailed in the chapter.
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Code Section 18.780:
This chapter establishes procedures and criteria for erecting signage within the City. The
purpose of the sign regulations is:
1. To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public;
2. To promote the neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community;
3. To accommodate the need of sign users while avoiding nuisances to nearby properties;
4. To insure for safe construction, location, erection and maintenance of signs;
5. To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and
6. To minimize distractions for motorists on public highways and streets.
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The proposed amendment includes provisions to ensure the continued protection of the
public welfare and safety, limits the amount and duration of signage to reduce sign clutter
and maintain an attractive appearance to the community, accommodates the need of sign
users while avoiding nuisances by limiting signage to private property, insures the safe
location of signs by requiring they be placed outside vision clearance areas, and minimizes
the distractions to motorists by continuing to prohibit strings of pennants, banners or
streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers, flashing or
blinking lights, flares, balloons and similar devices of carnival character.
Presently the code does not allow A-frames in residential zones. A-frames (presently termed
A-board frame signs) are defined as a type of temporary sign:
Temporary sign. means any sign, A-board frame, banner, lawn sign or balloon
which is not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign
structure, sign tower, the ground or a building (TDC18.780.015.52.).
Temporary Signs, as defined above, are not allowed for single family and duplex buildings:
Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs shall not exceed one for any use at any
one period of time; such signs are not permitted for single-family and
duplex dwellings;
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no
more than 24 square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed 24
square feet, (TDC18.780. 100.C)
However, there are allowances for exempting lawn signs:
Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations shall
not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable regulations of
this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below.
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one
premise regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of 12 square feet in the R-1, R-2, R-3.5, R-4.5 and R-7 zones;
b.. A total of 2.4 square feet in the R-12, R-25 and R-40 zones. (TDC 18.780.060)
But these exemptions currently do not provide for A-frame signs. The proposed code
amendments modify the language in the aforementioned sections so that A-frames are
considered a type of lawn sign, exempt from permit requirements but still subject to time,
size, and location restrictions.
Section 18.780.015 (52) is modified such that A-frames are classified as a type of lawn sign.
Section 18.780.060 is changed to eliminate the distinction of allowed temporary sign sizes
between low/medium density and medium/high density residential zones, so that all
residential zoned properties may display a maximum of 24 square feet of signage. In
addition a small extra sign is permissible to account for attachments to standard real estate
lawn signs such as the realtor's name, a special home feature, or agent's phone number. To
avoid the potential for very large A-frame signs (e.g. 4'x3' per side), a provision limiting these
signs to 6 square feet per face (e.g. 2'X3') is proposed.
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Section 18.780.100 includes additional language provisions to clarify that lawn signs which
are exempt from temporary permit requirements are not governed by the provisions affecting
temporary signs that require permits. Also this section restates that lawn signs must be
placed on private property, outside the right of way, and may not obstruct the vision
clearance area.
SECTION V. STAFF ANALYSIS
Restrictions on signage, especially within the residential zones, are an important aspect of
promoting the peaceful enjoyment of a neighborhood. However, identification of properties
that are for sale is also an important function to enable homeowners to effectively market
their property, and provide prospective purchasers a way to locate open houses. The City
needs to balance these competing purposes, and may do so through restrictions on place,
time, and manner. The City may not regulate based on the content or intended message of
the signs, so whatever restrictions or allowances are granted, they shall be content neutral.
Staff met with the applicant during a pre-application conference on October 14, 2003 to
discuss these issues and discuss possible changes to the code. The proposed code
revisions address the applicant's concerns by classifying A-frame signs as a type of lawn
sign, allowable in residential zones exempt from permit requirements. To ensure the public
welfare and safety is protected, limitations on the size (6 square feet per face): placement
(on private property outside the vision clearance area), and duration (permissible only
between 8AM And 6PM) of these signs were also included in the proposed amendments, as
shown in Exhibit A, attached.
While the proposed amendments have been proposed by the applicant to address needs of
the realty companies, the City should consider other possible uses for these allowed signs
including:
♦ Garage Sales
♦ Estate Sales
♦ Political Campaigns
♦ Off-site Commercial Advertising
♦ General Advertising (e.g. "weight loss", "work from home", "got garbage?")
Staff believes that the proposed amendment strikes the best balance of restriction while still
allowing for real estate promotion. General and off site advertising is limited in time (signs
are only permitted between the hours of 8AM and 6PM) and location (signs must be placed
on private property, which would require consent of the property owner). Staff does not
foresee a problem associated with garage and estate sale signs as these are for such limited
duration (usually one weekend). Political signs are likewise restricted; however, it is more
conceivable that property owners would allow such signage on their property and would take
the signs in at night. A-frame signs are also not the traditional form for political signage,
however, there is nothing provided in these amendments that would prevent such a sign.
One additional issue to be aware of is that amendments to the Tigard city code do not apply
to the unincorporated area of Bull Mountain until Washington County formally adopts these
changes into the Intergovernmental Agreement. This will need to occur through a separate
process under the direction of Washington County. For continuity and enforcement issues,
the Planning Commission may wish-to recommend that Council adopt a provision that any
change to the code go into effect upon Washington County's enactment of the amendment.
SECTION VI. OTHER ALTERNATIVES
No Action - The sign code would remain unchanged, and A-frame signage would continue to
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be prohibited in residential zones.
Expanded Action - Allow additional forms or size of signage, or extend their duration limits.
Alternate Action - Impose requirements for permitting A-Frames, or add additional limitations
(size, location, duration, etc.) on these types of signs.
SECTION VII. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF & OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The City of Tigard Forester, Police Department, Building Division, Water Department,
Long Range Planning Division, and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue have all reviewed
the proposal and have no objections to it.
The City of Tigard Engineering Department, Tualatin Valley Water District, Clean Water
Services, Metro, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Oregon
Department of Transportation, Washington County Department of Land Use and
Transportation, and all four Citizen Involvement Teams were notified of the proposed
amendment and did not respond.
ATTACHMENT:
Exhibit A - Proposed Development Code Text Changes
December 17. 2003
P EPA D BY: MORG N TRACY DATE
Associate Planner
December 17, 2003
APPROV :D CK DE ERSD FF DATE
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Applicant's Proposed Amendment Language
18.780.015 Definitions
1. "'A'-{beam] frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52..Ternporary sign. means any sign, .{A-beard ame;} banner, lawn sign or
balloon which is not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign
structure, sign tower, the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means to
a structure or the ground. Includes simple children.s balloons, hot and cold air
balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
c. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign
permit requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060
{B-?] can be met. Lawn signs are temporary signs placed on private property
supported by one stick, post rod, or A-frame in or on the ground.
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable regulations
of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one premise
regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of f4-2q 24 square feet in the [R 1, R 2, R 3.6, R , and R 71
residential zones plus one sign not to exceed 4 inches by 24 inches may
additionally be attached to a lawn sign;
b. A frame signs
no greater than 6 square feet per face in any of the above residential zones
provided they are placed on private property and not within the public right
of way or obstruct the clear vision area described in Chapter 18.795. Said
A-frame signs are permitted only between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM.
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
or from the air;
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
A. Authorization. The Director shall be empowered to authorize temporary signs
not exempted by Section 18.780.060 by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390, using approval criteria contained in Section 18.385.
The Director shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit for a
temporary sign as may be necessary to ensure discontinuance of the use of the
sign in accordance with the terms of the authorization, and to ensure substantial
compliance with the purpose of this title.
B. Expiration.
1. A temporary sign permit shall terminate within 30 days from the date of
issuance; and
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 30 days, but a permit may
be reissued by the Director for two additional permit periods of 30 days each per
calendar year.
C. Types and locations. Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as
follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs issued by permit shall not exceed one
for any use at any one period of time; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. Exempted lawn signs in residential zones are
not governed by this provision-,
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-family
and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no more than 24
square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed 24 square feet;
3. See Subsection 18.780.015 A.52 for the types of temporary signs which may
be approved;
4. Special event banners to be hung across public right-of-ways may be
permitted by the City Manager's designee;
5. A balloon as provided in Subsection 18.780.090 C.
D. Location. The location of a temporary sign requiring a permit shall be as
approved by the Director. Exempted lawn signs shall be placed only on
private propert y, outside of the public right of way, and may not obstruct
the clear vision area.
E. Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the
ground, buildings or other structures.
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Thank you Mr. Mayor, members of the council
The applicant, Heather Adams, filed an application to amend the sign code on October
27, 2003 to address issues she has faced trying to advertise homes for sale in Tigard. The
City's sign ordinance currently prohibits A-Frame signs (signs that fold in the middle,
typically have signage on both faces, and are freestanding in an "A" shape configuration)
in residential zones. City staff has actively enforced this provision, either contacting the
sign owner to alert them that the sign needed to be removed, impounding the sign, or
issuing citations in certain cases where repeat offenses have occurred.
Area real estate agents have commented that the use of A-frame signage to advertise open
houses, and provide directional information is common industry practice. The City
allows the use of "lawn signs", exclusive of A-frame signs in residential zones, although
these lawn signs are limited to a total of 12 square feet in size in some residential zones
and 24 square feet in others, and must be posted on a single stake.
In summary, the applicant's amendments accomplish the following objectives:
• Reclassifies "A-frames" as a type of "lawn sign" by defining lawn signs as
"temporary signs placed on private property supported by one stick, post, rod, or A-
frame in or on the ground."
• Allows all lawn signs in residential zones exempt from permit and fee.
• Makes a consistent allowance of temporary signage between medium and high
density residential zones (presently 24 square feet) and low density residential
zones (presently 12 square feet).
• Creates a provision for an additional 4"x24" rider sign beyond the 24 square feet.
• Places size limitations on A-frames of 6 square feet per face. No size limitation to
other types of temporary signs was proposed.
• Requires that A-frames be placed on private property, out of the right of way, and
not obstructing vision clearance areas at intersections and driveways.
i During the planning commission hearing, the commission found that the 6 square
foot size limitation was too large, that 4 square feet was more appropriate, and that
the size limitation should be applied to all types of lawn signs-not just a-frames.
There was also discussion about limiting directional signs, but a lack of consensus
among commission members and the diffiGUIty in defining such a sign in a content
i neutral mariner resulted in this issue being dropped.
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As we proceed in this next level of public review, there are two primary issues that
need to be raised.
1) First, due to the construction of the sign code and the manner in which one of
the definitions is written, a-frame signs would have no longer been allowed in
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commercial zones. A revision is suggested to change the definition of Lawn
Sign:
This change affects 18.780.015 (definition of lawn sign)
PROPOSED REVISION
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported one
stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground. A lawn #reestaRdiag sign in
residential zones w#iGh is exempt from sign permit requirements provided the size
requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 IB2-.) can be met. A lawn sign in
commercial or industrial zones is subiect to temporary permit requirements
as provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
AS PRESENTLY PROPOSED IN ORDINANCE
c. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign
permit requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060
{132-} can be met. Lawn signs are temporary signs placed on private property
supported by one stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground.
2) Second, Staff received comments from Bill Gross, a Tigard citizen, noting that
the amendment as modified by the planning commission would place a restriction
or further limitation on allowable land uses in the R-12 and R-24 residential zones.
A copy of his written testimony has been provided to you. He alleges that since
temporary lawn signs up to 24 square feet are presently allowed with no individual
"per face" size limitation, the proposed 4 square foot restriction triggers the
requirement for Ballot Measure 56 notice.
Staff has discussed this issue with legal staff, and agree that Ballot Measure 56
notice would be required in this case. Ballot Measure 56 requires that any change
to development codes that has the effect of restricting land uses on a property
requires that each affected property owner be individually noticed. The applicant's
legislative amendment lessened restrictions on signage in residential zones, and
therefore only generalized notice of the amendment was published in the paper.
Any time, place, or manner limitations on the proposed a-frames in residential
zones are valid without Measure 56 notice, since these signs are presently not
allowed.
With regard to the limitations on the size of lawn signs apart from the a frames, the
council Sias several courses of action available:
1) r.;.-:ecide to restrict the amendment to limitations on A-frame signs,
2) continue the hearing to provide time for staff to begin proper Ballot Measure 56
notice. Notice in this case would need to be sent to all residentially zoned
properties.
3) proceed with adopting the amendment as modified by the planning commission
and city council discussion, and direct staff to begin the process to readopt the
amendment with proper notification.
Staff recommends that the council modify the code amendment with staffs
language correcting the omission to allow a-frames in commercial and industrial
zones, as previously described, and strike language from the proposed
amendment pertaining to limitations on the size of temporary lawn signs, apart
from the four square foot per face size limitation on A-frames.
A copy of the final amendment language to accomplish these recommendations
has been prepared, in case the council decides to proceed with staffs
recommendations.
Staff is available for any questions now, or following the public testimony.
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Tigard, Oregon 97223
Re: Code amendment to allow temporary A-frame signs in residential zones - ZOA 2003-00002
Sub: No notice to redefine and limit lawn signs in residential zones
Dcar Mayor Dirksen and Councilors:
This amendment now redefines and limits lawn signs in residential zones.
The amendment redefines a lawn sign as a sign supported by one stick, post or rod. Many existing lawn
signs are single-faced or double-faced plywood signs supported by two or three posts. Homebuilders use
these signs to market new subdivisions. The amendment now outlaws these signs.
The amendment reduces the maximum single-faced lawn sign from 24 square feet to 4 square feet, a
reduction of 83%, in the R-12 and R-25 zones. Many existing single-faced lawn signs in these zones are
much larger than 4 square feet. Homebuildcrs use these signs to market new subdivisions. The
amendment now outlaws these signs.
The amendment reduces the maximum double-faced lawn sign from 24 square feet to 8 square feet, a
reduction of 67%. in the R-12 and R-25 zones. Many existing double-faced lawn signs in these zones are
much larger than 8 square feet. Homebuilders use these signs to market new subdivisions. The
amendment now outlaws these signs.
The amendment, by default, redefines many existing signs in the R-12 and R-25 zones as temporary signs.
The City limits temporary signs to 3 months per calender year. Homebuildcrs use temporary signs to
market new subdivisions for much longer than 3 months. The amendment now outlaws these signs for 9
months each calender year.
The City never published notice of an amendment to redefine and limit lawn signs before any hearings.
The City specifically limited notice to an amendment to allow temporary A-frame signs in residential
zones. The notice never implied an amendment other than one limited to A-frame signs. The notice never
implied a general rewrite of sign regulations pursuant to TDC 18.390.
The City never mailed notice of a proposed land use regulation that might limit or prohibit existing
allowable land uses in the R-12 and R-25 zones to property owners in these zones pursuant to ORS 227.186
and Ballot Measure 56.
City Council
City of Tigard
January 26, 2004
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I request the City Council to take one of several actions:
a) Limit the amendment to A-frame signs in residential zones;
b) Direct the Planning Commission to limit recommendations to A-frame signs in residential zones;
c) Direct planning staff to publish and mail notice of a general rewrite of sign regulations and direct
the Planning Commission to rehear any amendments.
Sincerely,
Bill Gross
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON 1/27/04 - Rev. Ord.
ORDINANCE NO. 04-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18,780 TO ALLOW A-FRAME SIGNS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES, SUBJECT TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS, AND TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT
OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE THAT IS ALLOWED.
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.780 to allow A-frame signs within residential zones,
subject to size and placement limitations, and modify the amount of temporary signage that is allowed in
low and medium density residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2004 and by
motion modified the amendment so that the size limitation should be reduced from 6 to 4 square feet per
face, and should be applied to all types of lawn signs, not just A-frames; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission voted in favor of the modified amendment on a 4-2
vote with one member abstaining; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27,,2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed development code text change and directed staff to prepare langauge and
an Ordinance for Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the proposed language adequately addressed concerns
regarding protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Tigard citizens, as well as, the interests of
business in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
L WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
C Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
7 2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals I and 2; and
i WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
g with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
of Tigard.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE No. 04-
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SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A-1" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by
the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read by number
and title only, this day of , 2004.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2004.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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FINAL TEXT AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF
18.780.015 Definitions
1. "'A'-frame sign." means any double face temporary rigid sign;
52. Temporary sign. means any sign, banner, lawn sign or balloon which is not
permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign structure, sign tower,
the ground or a building:
a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some
means to a structure or the ground. Includes simple children's balloons,
hot and cold air balloons, blimps and other dirigibles;
b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing
framework;
STAFF'S PROPOSED REVISION 10111
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported one
stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the ground. A lawn freestend o'g
sign in residential zones whieh is exempt from sign permit requirements
provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 {B2} can be met.
A lawn sign in commercial or industrial zones is subject to temporary
permit requirements as provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
A. Exemptions from permit requirements. The following signs and operations
shall not require a sign permit but shall conform to all other applicable
regulations of this chapter and the provisions of Subsection B below:
1. Lawn signs which do not exceed the maximum allowable area on one
premise regardless of the number of signs as follows:
a. A total of 24 square feet in residential zones;
STAFF'S PROPOSED REVISION
5„ y b. Lawn A-frame signs shall be ngjreaAeS than square feet per face in any
residential zon wn signVsha be p dced on private property and not
within the public right of way nor shall such signs obstruct the clear vision
area described in Chapter 18.795. A-frame signs are permitted only
between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM.
2. Signs not oriented or intended to be legible from a right-of-way, other property
or from the air;
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A. Authorization. The Director shall be empowered to authorize temporary signs
not exempted by Section 18.780.060 by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390, using approval criteria contained in Section
18.385. The Director shall attach such conditions to the issuance of a permit
for a temporary sign as may be necessary to ensure discontinuance of the
use of the sign in accordance with the terms of the authorization, and to
ensure substantial compliance with the purpose of this title.
B. Expiration.
1. A temporary sign permit shall terminate within 30 days from the date of
issuance; and
2. No permit shall be issued for a period longer than 30 days, but a permit
may be reissued by the Director for two additional permit periods of 30
days each per calendar year.
C. Types and locations. Types and locations of temporary signs shall be as
follows:
1. The total number of temporary signs issued by permit shall not exceed
one for any use at any one period of time; such signs are not permitted for
single-family and duplex dwellings. Exempted lawn signs in residential
zones are not governed by this provision;
2. The total area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 24 square feet and no
more than 12 square feet per face; such signs are not permitted for single-
family and duplex dwellings. The permitted area for a banner shall be no
more than 24 square feet per face with the total sign area not to exceed
24 square feet;
3. See Subsection 18.780.015 A.52 for the types of temporary signs which
may be approved;
4. Special event banners to be hung across public right-of-ways may be
permitted by the City Manager's designee;
` 5. A balloon as provided in Subsection 18.780.090 C.
D. Location. The location of a temporary sign requiring a permit shall be as
approved by the Director. Exempted lawn signs shall be placed only on
private property, outside of the public right of way, and may not obstruct the
clear vision area.
E. Attachment. Temporary signs may not be permanently attached to the
ground, buildings cr other :>suctures.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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TESTIMONY
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Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on:
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
CHAPTER 18.230 SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE
THE DEFINITION OF "RESPONSIBLE PARTY"
CONSISTENT AND CHAPTER 18.780 TO
CLARIFY LANGUAGE PROHIBITING
"BILLBOARDS"
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Billboards & Freestanding Freeway Oriented Sims Code Amendment (ZOA2003-
00003)
PREPARED BY: Brad Kilby DEPT HEAD OK f Y MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Should the Council approve a requested Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the Tigard Development Code
Chapter 18.230 with regard to the definition of "responsible party" and the administration of Chapter 18.780
with regard to "Billboards" and "freestanding freeway-oriented signs?"
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the requested Zone Ordinance Amendment as amended by motion of the City of
Tigard Planning Commission.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
On April 13, 1993, the Tigard City Council, by majority vote, agreed to prohibit billboard signs in the Tigard
city limits, and to remove the approval criteria for billboard signs from the Special Condition Signs section of
then TDC Section 18.114.090.
Earlier this year, West Coast Media, LLC, and later Media Arts, Inc. applied for building permit approval to
construct "freeway oriented" signs under the premise that, if they received approval from ODOT and pursuant
to the Oregon Motorists Information Act (OMIA), they would not be subject to separate review from the City of
Tigard. City planning staff recommended to the Building Official that the building permits for the signs be
denied after finding that the signs that were applied for exceeded the maximum allowable size and height for
"freeway oriented" signs, and that in fact, the signs that were applied for appeared to be billboards. The
Building Official denied approval of the permits, and the two companies filed appeals with the Oregon Land
Use Board of Appeals. The appeals were based on language in Tigard Development Code, Chapter 18.780.
Subsequently, staff requested an interpretation from the Community Development Director that was appealed to
the Tigard City Council. The City Council heard the appeals on June I O'h and July 8'h 2003. The Council
resolved to uphold the Community Development Director's interpretation. The appeals at LUBA continued. In
the meantime, staff in coordination with the City Attorney, has drafted changes to be considered as code
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The other issue that is proposed for amendment is to ensure that the definition of "responsible party" in the
Development Code is consistent with the definition of "responsible party" in the Municipal Code for
enforcement proceedings.
In summary, the amendments will accomplish the following objectives:
• Amend the definition of "Responsible party" in Section 18.230.030 to be consistent with the definition
of "Responsible party" in the Tigard Municipal Code.
• Amend the Purpose statement of the Tigard Development Code (TDC) Chapter 18.780 to delete the
adoption of the Oregon Motorist Information Act (OMIA) by reference.
• Amend the definition of "Billboard" to mean signs larger than the maximum size allowed.
• Delete the term "Billboard structure."
• Delete the term "Public sign."
• Require that OMIA permitted signs be reviewed by City of Tigard staff through a type I process.
• Delete the requirement for a sign code exception by the Commission in order to allow freeway-oriented
signs.
• Delete the amortization clause for Billboards along Highway 99W with the amortization date of June 10,
1998.
Attached as "Attachment 1" is the ordinance adopting the proposal. The Planning Commission recommendation
and draft meeting minutes are attached as "Attachment 211.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Deny the request or approve it with revisions.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
1. "Community Character and Quality of Life"- Develop strategies to balance needs of new and infill
development with need to provide preservation and protection of open space, natural areas, and other
defined aesthetic qualities valued by those who already live and work in Tigard.
ATTACHMENT LIST
Attachment 1: Ordinance adopting the code amendments
Exhibit A-1: Proposed language changes
Attachment 2: 115103 "Draft" Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachment 3: Staff Report to the Planning Commission
FISCAL NOTES
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. 04-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.230 SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF
"RESPONSIBLE PARTY" CONSISTENT WITH THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CHAPTER
18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE THAT SERVES TO PROHIBIT "BILLBOARDS" WITHIN THE
TIGARD CITY LIMITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.230, Section 030(D) to make the definition of
"responsible party" consistent with the Tigard Municipal Code, and Chapter 18.780 to clarify language that
serves to prohibit "billboards" within the Tigard City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2004 and
unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment by motion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27, 2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed zone change and directed staff to prepare langauge and an Ordinance for
Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the proposed language adequately addressed concerns
regarding protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the Tigard citizens, as well as, the interests of
business in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
of Tigard.
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SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A-1" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
ORDINANCE No. 02-
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SECTION 2: An emergency is declared to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of
Tigard. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after its passage by the Council,
signature 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 , 2004.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2004.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Padgett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in
the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: President Padgett; Commissioners Bienerth, Buehner,
Caffall, Haack, Munro, and Sutton
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Mores and Webb
Staff Present: Dick Bewersdorff, Planning Manager; Morgan Tracy,
Associate Planner; Brad Kilby, Associate Planner
3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Rex Caffall was welcomed as a new Planning Commissioner; the new Planning
Commission alternate, Kathy Meads, was introduced.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the December 1, 2003, meeting minutes as
submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded to approve the December 8, 2003, meeting minutes as
submitted. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. Commissioners Padgett and
Sutton abstained.
5. ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT
Judy Munro was elected as Vice-President of the Planning Commission.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 2003-00002 TEMPORARY A-
FRAMES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES SIGN CODE AMENDMENT
i REQUEST: A Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the sign regulations to
allow temporary A-frame signs in residential zones without a permit subject to
size and placement restrictions. LOCATION: Residential Zones. ZONE: N/A.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380, 18.390 and 18.780.
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STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Morgan Tracy presented the staff report. He reported that this
amendment has been proposed by a private citizen on behalf of several in the
real estate profession.
The issue at hand is that A-frames are prohibited forms of signage in residential
zones. A-frames used to advertise open houses in other areas, (or sometimes
even within Tigard, although they shouldn't have been there). This is a fairly
common practice of real estate agents to direct potential clients and "Sunday
drivers" to their showings.
Staff has routinely impounded signs and cited people who place A-frames in
residential zones (more often though, this has been the result of those signs
being placed in the right-of-way). To address the needs of real estate agents,
the applicant met with staff to develop some preliminary text revisions.
Staff suggested that certain limitations be added to protect neighborhoods from
sign accumulation and clutter. The proposed amendment language is the result
of that collaboration.
Staff has since discovered that due to the construction of the sign code and the
manner in which one of the definitions is written, A-frame signs would have no
longer been allowed in commercial zones. A revision is suggested to change
the definition of Lawn Sign:
c. Lawn Sign - temporary signs placed on private property supported by
one stick, post, rod, or A-frame in or on the around. A lawn fFeestanding
sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign permit requirements provided
the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060192- can be met. A lawn sign
in commercial or industrial zones is subject to temporary permit
requirements as provided for in Subsection 18.780.100.
This resolves the issue with allowing A-frames in commercial zones, however,
there remains a disparity between the two zoning classifications in that
commercial zoned properties are required to obtain a $15 permit good fot 30
days to place their signs, while residentially zoned properties do not.
Considering the amount of time most residential A-frames would be used (for
garage sales, estate sales, open houses) staff feels that a permitting process for
these signs would be burdensome to property owners and staff alike.
The City's code enforcement officer notes that the majority of sign enforcement
is due to placement of signs in the right-of-way, and that this amendment will not
resolve those problems. Other issues, such as monitoring when signs are
removed, may also be problematic, although it is acknowledged that this
provision is intended to discourage signs from being left out for "extended"
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periods of time.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission amend the sign regulations as
proposed by the applicant, with the change previously noted along with any other
alterations as determined through the public hearing process and make a final
recommendation to the Tigard City Council.
Tracy advised that A-frames are generally allowed in most jurisdictions. He also
advised that there are specific sign regulations with home occupation permits.
APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION
Heather Adams, 12655 SW North Dakota St., Tigard, OR 97223, testified that
homeowners are upset that realtors cannot use A-frame signs in the City of
Tigard and that she has received citations when she used the signs. She
showed signs that the realtors are hoping will be approved. She stated the
realtors were not asking to put the signs in the right-of-way.
Martha Brooks, 5331 SW Macadam Ave., Suite 207, Portland, OR 97239, spoke
on behalf of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors. Her testimony is
attached as Exhibit A. Commissioner Sutton asked about the importance of an
A-frame sign as opposed to a sign on a stick. It was acknowledged that off-site
directional signs are easier to place if they are A-frame signs.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY - IN FAVOR
Rob Blakely, 11645 SW Hazelwood Loop, Tigard, OR 97223, said he is
embarrassed that Tigard has such a restrictive sign code and urged the
Commission to approve the proposed amendments.
Pat Savage, 16902 SW Steele Way, Beaverton, OR 97006, testified that she has
had directional signs removed that were not in the right-of-way. She asked why
signs couldn't be placed in the right-of-way if they weren't in anyone's way.
Melvin Broadous, 7885 SW Fanno Creek Dr., Tigard, OR 97224, noted the
difficulty in complying with regulations and still being able to do business. He
encouraged the proposed changes to allow more signage area.
Michael Curtis, 12549 SW Main St., Tigard, OR 97223, said this is an issue in
every municipality. He reported that signage is best way to advertise. He
believes at least 50% of his business comes from advertising with signs.
Bill Barry, 7535 SW Greenwood Dr., Portland, OR 97223, asked the
Commissioners if they had ever sold a home and, if so, did signs help in the sale.
Mike Lavios, 2450 Glen Haven Rd., Lake Oswego, OR 97034, said other
speakers had already addressed his issues.
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Richard Boyce, 7800 SW Bond St., Tigard, OR 97224, spoke on behalf of the
Business Advocacy Committee to the Tigard area Chamber of Commerce. This
issue has been discussed by their group several times. They are in support of
this ordinance amendment. Commissioner Buehner noted that people have
differing opinions about the number of signs (too many or not enough) in Tigard.
Jim Poison, 14400 SW McFarland Blvd., Tigard, OR 97224, said he would
personally like to see directional signs disappear, but A-frames are essential to
doing business.
Bill Hester, 15962 SW Enna Ct., Tigard, OR 97224, complained about the Code
Enforcement Officer.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY - IN OPPOSITION
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
After discussion, Commissioner Buehner moved to recommend to Council to
amend all of the subsections related to application ZOA 2003-00002, to amend
the code to provide that the sign code allow signage up to 24 square feet in
residential zones and specifically allowing A-frame signs (to delete them from the
ban) and putting them under "Temporary Signs", but only on the property of the
owner. There was no second to the motion. The motion failed due to a lack of a
second.
Commissioner Sutton moved that the Planning Commission recommend to
Council that they approve the sign ordinance amendment, ZOA 2003-00002, as
written, with the exception in section 18.780.060 that the total of 24 square feet
include all signs, including the 4"x24" riders (strike the "plus one sign not to
exceed 4 inches by 24 inches may additionally be attached to a lawn sign") and a
further exception that instead of 6 square feet per face, that it be 4 square feet
per face on any of the signs withr?I that 24 square feet, to apply to all residential
zones. There is no point in distinguishing between A-frames and stick signs; the
maximum shall be 4 square feet per face on any of the signs, with a maximum of
L 24 square feet per property. Commissioner Haack seconded the motion. The
motion passed by a vote of 4-2 with one abstention.
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6.2 ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 2003-00003 BILLBOARDS &
FREESTANDING FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS CODE AMENDMENT
q REQUEST: To review and amend the Tigard Sign Code Chapter 18.780 to
u clarify language regarding "Billboards" and "Freestanding Freeway Oriented
Signs," and to amend the language of Section 18.230.030 to make the definition
of "Responsible Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code Section
18.740.020(A)(1-3). LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: N/A. APPLICABLE
REVIEW CRITERIA: Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Comprehensive Plan
Policies 1 and 2; and Community Development Code Chapters 18.230, 18.380,
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18.390 and 18.780.
STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Brad Kilby presented the staff report. He reported that in April
1993, the Tigard City Council agreed to prohibit billboard signs in the Tigard city
limits, but in the course of writing code, there were some terms that were left
vague.
Earlier this year, two companies applied for building permits to construct billboards
along Hwy. 217. The City denied the permits based on the size and heights of the
signs. The companies filed appeals with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
The City prevailed with the appeals, however, LUBA thought we needed to clarify
our code.
The proposed amendments will accomplish the following objectives:
• Amend the definition of "Responsible party" in Section 18.230.030 to be
consistent with the definition of "Responsible party" in the Tigard Municipal
Code.
• Amend the Purpose statement of the Tigard Development Code (TDC)
Chapter 18.780 to delete the adoption of the Oregon Motorist Information
Act (OMIA) by reference.
• Amend the definition of "Billboard" to mean signs larger than the maximum
size allowed.
• Delete the term "Billboard structure."
• Delete the term "Public sign."
• Require that OMIA permitted signs be reviewed by City of Tigard staff
through a type I process.
• Delete the requirement for a sign code exception by the Commission in
order to allow freeway-oriented signs.
• Delete the amortization clause for Billboards along Highway 99W with the
amortization date of June 10, 1998.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
After discussion, Commissioner Buehner, with regard to ZOA 2003-0003, moved
i that the Commission recommend to City Council approval of the proposed
changes to the sign code amendment and section 18.280 as submitted, based
on findings in the staff report and discussion held. Commissioner Caffall
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. GOAL 5 SITE SPECIFIC ESSE ANAYLSIS UPDATE/RECEIVE PLANNING
COMMISSION COMMENTS
This agenda item was cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
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8. OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission will meet on January 26'h for a comprehensive Plan workshop.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Jerree Gaynor, Planning Commission Secretary
ATTEST: President Mark Padgett
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Portland Metropolitan
Association of Realtors®
TESTIMONY BEFORE THE
CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 5, 2004
ON
CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT
OF TEMPORARY A-FRAME SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
ZOA 2003-00002
Good evening. I am Martha Brooks, vice president of Governmental Affairs for the Portland
Metropolitan Association of Realtors® located at 5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 207,
Portland, Oregon 97239. In addition to serving in this capacity, I am also a Realtor o, with more
than 16-years of experience, with an office in the Tigard Triangle.
On behalf of the 5700 members of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors', I urge
your support of the Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 2003-00002) to allow temporary a-frame
signs in residential zones. The proposed amendments before you are the result of Realtors®
sitting down with City Staff to find a way that will allow Realtors to adequately market the
citizen's of Tigard's homes without seriously compromising the appearance of the City. We
appreciate being able to work with City Staff on drafting the amendments. Dick Bewersdorff
and Morgan Tracy were easy to work with and accessible through out the process. They should
be complemented
The proposed amendments to the City's Development Code will facilitate active home sales to
the benefit of the entire community. No one-the seller, the neighbors, or the police-want a
home on the market or sitting vacant for an unnecessarily long period of time. A-frame signs
properly direct prospective homebuyers to the homes for sale or rent and underscore a vibrant
marketplace.
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j Every day, individuals and families are buying and selling homes in Tigard. In 2002, Realtors®
helped sell more than $286 million worth of property in the City. In 2003, Realtors® were part of
transactions totaling more than $329 million. The benefit to the community of home sales is
extensive. It is estimated that roughly 30-percent of the new home occupant's income is spent
on items produced by local businesses, such as medical care, daycare, and services such as dry
cleaning and auto repair (source: The Importance of America's Housing Sector to the Economy,
David Lereah, National Association of Realtors', Winter 2003).
5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 207
Portland, OR 97239
503.228.6595
REAlrord Fax 503.228.4170
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors®
Before the City of Tigard Planning Commission
January 5, 2004
Page 2
Helping maintain the vitality of a city-a community-is what Realtors® do. Realtors® are
business people who serve the community; assist the residents and tax payers of the city.
We help people realize the American Dream of homeownership. One of the tools we use in our
business is signs. We place signs on the property to communicate to potential buyers. We use
signs to assist people in finding homes in this community that are for sale. Our clients ask us to
use, and want us to use, signage to market their home.
We fully support the proposed changes to the City's code that will increase the allowed square
footage of sign and allow A-frame style signs on private property in residential zones.
The increase in allowed square footage allows the home seller to convey a message as to the
value of the home to the potential buyer. It can also let a potential buyer know when the house
will be open for viewing.
A-frame signs-simply a four-sided sign with a message on two sides-are an industry standard
which are easily recognized by the public as a communication tool used by Realtors o. A-frames
are less intrusive to the environment in that they are not stuck into the ground where damage can
be done to irrigation systems and vegetation. A-frames are temporary in nature being put up and
removed frequently. And, moved from location to location. It is not practical that they be a
stick-sign.
We agree that the hours of allowed use should be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Real estate open
houses, garage and estate sales, Christmas tree recycling and the like are events that do not
extend into the evening hours. Thus there is no need for the a-frame sign to remain standing
beyond 6 p.m.
In conclusion, the members of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors ask you
support of the sign code amendments before you and ask that you recommend to the City
Council adoption of the changes.
I appreciate your consideration of these comments and am available to answer any questions.
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SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: SIGN CODE AMENDMENT
CASE NO.: Zone Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) ZOA2003-00003
PROPOSAL: To review and amend the Tigard Sign Code Chapter 18.780 to clarify
language regarding "Billboards" and "Freestanding Freeway oriented
signs," and to amend the language of Section 18.230.030 to make the
definition of "Responsible Party" consistent with Tigard Municipal Code
Section 18.740.020(A)(1-3).
APPLICANT: City of Tigard
Attn: Brad Kilby
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
ZONE: N/A.
LOCATION: Citywide.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.230 18.380, 18.390 and
18.780; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and 2.1.1; and Statewide
Planning Goals land 2.
SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On April 13, 1993, the Tigard City Council, by majority vote, agreed to prohibit billboard signs
in the Tigard city limits, and to remove the approval criteria for billboard signs from the
Special Condition Signs section of then TDC Section 18.114.090.
Earlier this year, West Coast Media, LLC, and later Media Arts, Inc. applied for building
permit approval to construct "freeway Oriented" signs under the premise that if they received
approval from ODOT and pursuant to the Oregon Motorists Information Act (OMIA) they
would not be subject to separate review from the City of Tigard. City planning staff
recommended to the Building Official that the building permits for the signs be denied after
finding that the signs that were applied for exceeded the maximum allowable size and height
for "freeway oriented" signs, and that in fact, the signs that were applied for appeared to be
billboards. The Building official denied approval of the permits, and the two companies filed
appeals with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. The appeals were based on language
in Tigard Development Code, Chapter 18.780.
Subsequently, staff requested an interpretation from the Community Development Director
that was appealed to the Tigard City Council. The City Council heard the appeals on June
10th and July 8th 2003. The Council resolved to uphold the Community Development
Directors' interpretation. The appeals at LUBA continued. In the meantime, staff in
coordination with the City Attorney has drafted changes to be considered as code
amendments. LUBA heard oral arguments on November 20, 2003, and expects to issue a
decision on this issue sometime in late December.
The other issue that is proposed for amendment is to ensure that the definition of
"responsible party" in the Development Code is consistent with the definition of "responsible
party" in the Municipal Code for enforcement proceedings. Currently, the definition of
"responsible party" in the Tigard Development Code is less inclusive than the definition of
"responsible party" in the Tigard Municipal Code. Recent decisions in court have resulted in
the City not being able to hold property owners, managers, and agents responsible for
violations at their properties when cited under Title 18, and, to instead only cite the tenants.
In cases as widely varied as illegal signs to illegal usages of properties, the current Title 18
definition restricts the City from forcing landowners to take an active and proactive role in
L their properties. This alleviates the owners and managers of properties of their responsibility
r to supervise their assets, leaving the burden on the City and the neighbors. By only being
7 able to cite the tenants, workloads and problems are seen repeatedly in the same locations
as tenants change.
SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE CRITERIA
Chapter 18.380 states that legislative text amendments shall be undertaken by means
a
of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.0606.
Chapter 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the
decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised
Statutes Chapter 197;
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Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required.
In addition, the Tigard Development Code and Comprehensive Plan have been
acknowledged by DLCD. The following are the applicable Statewide Planning Goals that are
applicable to this proposal:
Statewide Planning Goal 1 - Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans
and for changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. This goal has
been met by complying with the Tigard Development Code notice requirements set forth in
Chapter 18.390. Notice has been published in the Tigard Times Newspaper prior to the
public hearing. Two Public Hearings are held (one before the Planning Commission and the
second before the City Council) in which public input is welcome.
Statewide Planning Goal 2 - Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive
Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals.
The Development Code implements the Comprehensive Plan. The Development Code
establishes a process for and policies to review changes to the Development Code
consistent with Goal 2. The City's plan provides analysis and policies with which to evaluate
a request for amending the Code consistent with Goal 2.
Any applicable Metro regulations;
There are not applicable Metro regulations with respect to signage or enforcement.
Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1:
This policy states that all future legislative changes shall be consistent with the Statewide
Planning Goals and the Regional Plan adopted by Metro. As indicated above under the
individual Statewide and Regional Plan goals applicable to this proposed amendment, the
amendment is consistent with the Statewide Goals and Regional Plan.
Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1.1:
This policy states that the City shall maintain an ongoing citizen involvement program and
shall assure that citizens will be provided an opportunity to be involved in all phases of the
planning process. Notices of all hearings are published in the Tigard Times, and notice will
be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. Public input has been invited in
the notice.
Any applicable provision of the City's implementing ordinances.
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Code Section 18.380:
This section regulates amendments. It outlines the process for reviewing Development Code
Text Amendments. The present amendment will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative
procedure as set forth in the chapter.
Code Section 18.390:
This chapter establishes standard decision-making procedures for reviewing applications.
The amendment under consideration will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative
procedure as detailed in the chapter.
Code Section 18.230:
This chapter establishes enforcement procedures for violations of the Tigard Community
Development Code. This section is not considered an applicable review section for the
purpose of this application. Rather, the term "responsible party" from this section is
proposed to be changed.
Code Section 18.780:
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the size, location, quality of materials, and
maintenance of all signs visible from the public right of way. Again, this section of the code
is not an applicable review section for this application. The proposal at hand would affect
the language and definitions of this section.
SECTION V. STAFF ANALYSIS
The legislative history is clear. The legislative body of the City of Tigard, and therefore the
citizens elected spokesmen have chose to prohibit "Billboards" not once, but twice in the
past ten years. That decision has been jeopardized by language that is arguably vague and
other language that was inadvertently left in the Development Code. While we cannot
control the content of signs, we do have the ability to regulate size, location, and even
building materials in the interest of health, safety, and welfare.
In summary, the amendments will accomplish the following objectives:
Amend the definition of "Responsible party" in Section 18.230.030 to be consistent
with the definition of "Responsible party" in the Tigard Municipal Code.
Amend the Purpose statement of the Tigard Development Code (TDC) Chapter
18.780 to delete the adoption of the Oregon Motorist Information Act (OMIA) by
reference.
Amend the definition of "Billboard" to mean signs larger than the maximum size
allowed.
Delete the term "Billboard structure."
Delete the term "Public sign."
Require that OMIA permitted signs be reviewed by City of Tigard staff through a type I
process.
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Delete the requirement for a sign code exception by the Commission in order to allow
freeway-oriented signs.
Delete the amortization clause for Billboards along Highway 99W with the
amortization date of June 10, 1998.
SECTION A. OTHER ALTERNATIVES
As this is an amendment to clarify the legislative intent as reflected by the past and recent
actions of the Tigard City Council, the other alternative is to leave the development code as
is.
SECTION VII. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF & OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Department has had an opportunity to review this
proposal and has found that the proposal does not conflict with their interests.
The City of Tigard Engineering Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal
and have no objections.
The City of Tigard Public Works and Operations Department has had an opportunity to
review this proposal and have no objections.
The City of Tigard Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and
have no objections.
The City of Building Division has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no
objections.
Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation, DLCD, ODOT,
Tualatin Valley Water District, Clean Water Services, and Metro Land use and Planning
Growth Management have all had an opportunity to review this proposal and have offered
no comments or objections to the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Proposed amendments to the Community Development Code Chapters 18.230
and 18.780.
e "S-z ~ December 19. 2003
PREPARED BY: Brad Ki by DATE
Associate Planner
YAY 64. December 19, 2003
APPROVED BY: Richard Bewersdorff I/V DATE
Planning Manager
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"EXHIBIT A"
PROPOSED CHANGES
ADDITIONS: Indicated by U DEREM
DELETIONS: Indicated by
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Chapter 18.230
ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
18.230.010 Provisions of this Title Declared to be Minimum Requirements
18.230.020 Violation of Title Prohibited
18.230.030 Penalty
18.230.040 Complaints Regarding Violations
18.230.050 Inspection and Right of Entry
18.230.060 Abatement of Violations
18.230.070 Stop-Order Hearing
18.230.010 Provisions of this Title Declared to be Minimum Requirements
A. Minimum requirements intended. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title
shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the protection of the public health, safety, and
general welfare.
B. Most restrictive requirements apply. When the requirements of this title vary from other provisions of
this title or with other applicable standards, the most restrictive or that imposing the highest standard
shall govern.
18.230.020 Violation of Title Prohibited
A. Violation of title prohibited. No person shall erect, construct, alter, maintain or use any building or
structure or shall use, divide or transfer any land in violation of this title or any amendment thereto.
18.230.030 Penalty
A. Class 1 penalty. A violation of this title shall constitute a Class 1 civil infraction which shall be
processed according to the procedures established in Chapter 1.16 of this code, Civil Infractions.
B. Each violation a separate infraction. Each violation of a separate provision of this title shall constitute
a separate infraction, and each day that a violation of this title is committed or permitted to continue
shall constitute a separate infraction.
C. Abatement of violation required. A finding of a violation of this title shall not relieve the responsible
party of the duty to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by this section are in addition to and
not in lieu of any remedies available to the City.
D. Responsible paft. if a provision of this leis viola. d' 1 u r.
this ear"Responsible party" means the person responsible for curing or remedying a violation
which includes:
1. The owner of the property, or the owner's manager or agent or other person in control of the
property on behalf of the owner:
2 The person occupying the property, including bailee lessee tenant or other person having
possession;
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3. The person who is alleged to have committed the acts or omissions created or allowed the
condition to exist, or placed the object or allowed the object to exist on the property.
18.230.040 Complaints Regarding Violations
A. Filing written complaint. Whenever a violation of this title occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any
person may file a signed, written complaint.
B. File complaint with Director. Such complaints, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed
with the Director. The Director shall properly record such complaints, investigate and take action
thereon as provided by this title.
18.230.050 Inspection and Right of Entry
A. Right of entry. Whenever the Director has reasonable cause to suspect a violation of any provision of
this chapter exists or when necessary to investigate an application for or revocation of any approval
under any of the procedures described in this title, the Director may enter on any site or into any
structure for the purpose of investigation, provided that no premises shall be entered without first
attempting to obtain the consent of the owner or person in control of the premises if other than the
owner.
B. Search warrant. If consent cannot be obtained, the Director shall secure a search warrant from the
City's municipal court before further attempts to gain entry, and shall have recourse to every other
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
18.230.060 Abatement of Violations
A. Abatement of violations. Any development or use which occurs contrary to the provisions of this title
or contrary to any permit or approval issued or granted under this title is unlawful, and may be abated
by appropriate proceedings.
18.230.070 Stop-Order Hearing
A. Stop order issued. Whenever any work is being done in violation of the provisions of the Code or a
condition of any permit or other approval granted pursuant hereto, the Director may order the work
stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in doing such work or causing such work to
be done. All work under the permit or approval shall cease until it is authorized to continue.
B. Stop-order hearing. The Director shall schedule a hearing if requested on the stop order for the
soonest practicable date, but not more than seven (7) days after the effectiveness of any required
notice. At the discretion of the Director, such hearing may be;
1. Part of a hearing on revocation of the underlying permit or approval pursuant to Section
18.390.050; or
2. Solely to determine whether a violation has occurred. The Hearings Officer shall hold this
hearing and shall make written findings as to the violation within seven (7) days. Upon a finding
of no violation, the Hearings Officer shall require the issuance of a resume work order. Upon
finding a violation, the stop-order shall continue to be effective until the violating party furnishes
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Chapter 18. 80
SIGNS
Sections:
18.780.010 Purpose
18.780.012 Effective Date of this Chapter
18.780.015 Definitions
18.780.020 Permits Required
18.780.030 Permit Approval Process
18.780.040 Expiration of Approval: Standards for Extension of Time
18.780.050 Inspections
18.780.060 Permit Exemptions
18.780.070 Certain Signs Prohibited
18.780.080 Sign Illumination
18.780.085 Sign Measurement
18.780.090 Special Condition Signs
18.780.100 Temporary Signs
18.780.110 Nonconforming Signs
18.780.120 Sign Removal Provisions: Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
18.780.130 Zoning District Regulations
18.780.140 Sign Code Adjustments
18.780.010 Purpose
A. General purposes. The purposes of this chapter are:
1. To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public;
2. To promote the neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community;
3. To accommodate the need of sign users while avoiding nuisances to nearby properties;
4. To insure for safe construction, location, erection and maintenance of signs;
5. To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and
6. To minimize distractions for motorists on public highways and streets.
7. To regulate solely on the basis of time, place and manner of a sign not on its content
B. Sign quality. In addition, it is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the design, quality of materials,
construction, location, electrification, illumination and maintenance of all signs visible from public
property or from public rights-of-way.
C. Compliance with other laws and regulations. It is not the purpose of this chapter to permit the
erection or maintenance of any sign at any place or in any manner unlawful under any other
ordinance, or state or federal law.
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18.780.012 Effective Date of this Chapter
A. Effective date. All references made in this chapter to the effective date of this chapter shall mean
November 9, 1983, unless otherwise specifically stated in an ordinance revision.
18.780.015 Definitions
A. Definitions. As used in this title, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this chapter. The definitions to be used in this chapter
are in addition to Chapter 18.110, Definitions, and are as follows:
1. " `A' board sign" means any double face temporary rigid sign;
2. "Abandoned sign" means a structure not containing a sign for 90 continuous days or a sign not in
use for 90 continuous days;
3. "Area" - see Section 18.780.085 for definition of sign area;
4. "Awning sign" means a wall sign incorporated into or attached to an awning;
5. "Balloon" - see "Temporary sign";
6. "Banner" - see "Temporary sign";
7. "Bench sign" means a bench designed to seat people which carries a written or graphic message;
8. "Billboard" means a a freestanding sign in excess of
the maximum size allowed, with adjustments, in the locations where it is located
or proposed to be located.
9. "Billboard sftueture" means the sWdetuml fi:amewerk whieh supports a billboard-,
91-1-0.-"Building official" means officer or designee of the City empowered to enforce the
Uniform Building Code;
10. - 11.-"Business" means all of the activities carried on by the same legal entity on the same
premises and includes charitable, fraternal, religious, educational or social organizations. "Legal
entity" includes, but is not limited to, individual proprietorships, partnerships, corporations,
nonprofit corporations, associations or joint stock companies;
11. -14.-"Construct" means every type of display in the form of letters, figures, characters and/or
representations;
12. --4-3-.-"Cutout" means every type of display in the form of letters, figures, characters and/or
representations in cutout or irregular form attached to or superimposed upon a sign;
13. 14. "Development review" means the site development review process set forth in Chapters
18.360;
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14. 4-3-"Directional sign" means a permanent sign which is designed and erected solely for the
purpose of traffic or pedestrian direction and placed on the property to which the public is
directed;
15. 16. "Display surface" means the area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of
displaying the advertising or identification message;
16. - :7. "Electrical sign" means any sign utilizing electrical wiring;
17. 4-&.-"Electronic information sign" means signs, displays, devices or portions thereof with lighted
messages that change at intermittent intervals, each lasting more than two seconds, by electronic
process or remote control. Electronic information signs are not identified as rotating, revolving or
moving signs. Also known as an automatic changeable copy sign or electronic variable message
center;
18. 4.9-"Face of a building" means all windows and wall areas of a building in one or more parallel
planes;
19. 29--"Flashing sign" means any sign which is illuminated by an intermittent or sequential flashing
light source whose interval is two seconds or less in duration, or which is in any other way
animated so as to create the illusion of movement without actual physical movement or the
illusion of a flashing or intermittent light or light source;
20. 24--"Flush pitched roof sign" means a sign attached to a mansard or similar type of vertically
aligned roof,
21. 2-2-"Freestanding sign" means a sign erected and mounted on a freestanding frame, mast or pole
and not attached to any building;
22. 2-3-.-"Freeway interchange" means any intersection of an exit off-ramp of Interstate Highway 5 or
State Highway 217 with a surface street;
23. 24-"Freeway-oriented sign" means a sign primarily designed to be read by a motorist traveling
on a highway designated by the Oregon State Highway Department as a freeway or expressway;
specifically, these shall be Interstate 5 and Oregon State Highway #217, and shall not include
Highway 99W;
24. 25. "Frontage" means the length of the property line of any one premises along a public roadway;
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~ 25. -26-"Housing complex" means a grouping of one or more single-family attached residential units
or one or more multi-family residential units;
d 26. 24. "Immediate or serious danger" means:
u a. Whenever any portion of the structure is damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood or other
causes, and any member or appurtenance is likely to fail, become detached or dislodged, or to
collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property;
b. Whenever any portion of the structure is not of sufficient strength or stability or is not so
anchored, attached or fastened in place as to be capable of resisting a wind pressure of one-
half of that specified in the Uniform Building Code for this type structure or similar structure,
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and will not exceed the working stresses permitted in the Uniform Building Code for such
structures; and
c. Whenever the location of the sign structure obstructs the view of motorists traveling on the
public streets or private property, and thus causes damage to property or thereby injures
persons.
27. 2$-"Industrial Park" means a parcel of land which complies with the requirements set forth in
Chapter 18.530;
28. 29. "Lawn sign" - see "Temporary sign";
29. --30. 'Lighting methods" means:
a. Direct - exposed lighting or neon tubes on the sign face;
b. Flashing - lights which blink on and off randomly or in sequence;
c. Indirect or External - the light source is separate from the sign face or cabinet and is directed
so as to shine on the sign; and
d. Internal - the light source is concealed within the sign.
-"Maintenance" means normal care needed to keep a sign functional such as cleaning, oiling,
30. 34-
changing and repair of light bulbs and sign faces. Does not include structural alteration;
31. 32-"Nonconforming sign" means a sign or sign structure lawfully erected and properly
maintained that would not be allowed under the sign regulations presently applicable to the site;
32. 33-"Non-structural trim" means the moldings, battens, caps, nailing strips and latticing, letters
and walkways which are attached to a sign structure;
33. 34-"Painted wall decorations" means displays painted directly on a wall, designed and intended
as a decorative or ornamental feature. Decorations may also include lighting;
34. 33-"Painted wall highlights" means painted areas which highlight a building's architectural or
structural features;
35. M-. "Painted wall sign" means a sign applied to a building wall with paint and which has no sign
structure;
36. 3-7-."Person" means individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships and joint stock
j companies;
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37. M-. "Premises" means one or more lots on which are constructed or on which are to be
constructed a building or a group of buildings designed as a unit;
38. -39-"Projecting sign means a sign attached to a building other than a wall sign in which the sign
face is not parallel to the wall. Such sign shall not project above the wall of the building to which
it is attached, except where there is an existing parapet;
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39. 40-"Projection" means the distance by which a projecting sign extends from a building;
35. 41. "Publie sign" means signs legally ereeted fer traffie er fitfe"natienal purposes by or an
behalf of a government ageney;
40. 42:--"Reader-board sign" means any sign with changeable copy or a message, except electronic
information signs;
41. 43-"Roof line" means the top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding
any cupolas, chimneys or other minor projections;
42. 44-"Roof sign" means a sign erected fully upon or directly above a roof line or parapet of a
building or structure. Exceptions: include approved temporary balloons, signs attached to
existing architectural features and flush mounted "roof' signs;
43. 45. "Rotating, revolving or moving sign" means any sign, or portion of a sign, which moves in
any manner;
44. 46. "Shopping center" means developments of not less than eight business units;
45. - 44. "Shopping plaza" means developments of between two and seven business units;
46. 48-"Sign" means materials placed or constructed primarily to convey a message or other display
and which can be viewed from a right-of-way, another property or from the air;
47. 49-"Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as
described in the Uniform Building Code. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may
not be an integral part of a building;
48. 30-"Structural alteration" means modification of the size, shape or height of a sign structure.
Also includes replacement of sign structure materials with other than comparable materials, for
example metal parts replacing wood parts;
49. &1-"Surface street" means a street which does not have limited access and which is not a freeway
or expressway;
50. 32-"Temporary sign" means any sign, "A" board frame, banner, lawn sign or balloon which is i
L not permanently erected or permanently affixed to any sign structure, sign tower, the ground or a
building:
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a. Balloon - an inflatable, stationary temporary sign anchored by some means to a structure or
the ground. Includes simple children's balloons, hot and cold air balloons, blimps and other
dirigibles;
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b. Banner - a sign made of fabric or other nonrigid material with no enclosing framework;
e. Lawn Sign - a freestanding sign in residential zones which is exempt from sign permit
requirements provided the size requirements in Subsection 18.780.060 B2. can be met.
51. 33-"Tenant Sign" means a sign placed in control of a current tenant or property owner;
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52. 3,4-"Uniform Building Code" means the most recent structural and specialty Oregon Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the Oregon Department of Commerce, and which Uniform Building
Code, by this reference, is incorporated in this title to the extent of specific citations thereof in
this title;
53. 55. "Wall Sign" means any sign attached to, painted on, or erected against the wall of a building
or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall.
B. General rule. For the purpose of this chapter, words used in the present tense include the future, the
singular number includes the plural, "shall" is mandatory and not Directory, and "building" includes
"structures" except "sign structures."
18.780.020 Permits Required
A. Compliance with regulations. No sign or sign structure shall hereafter be erected, re-erected,
constructed, structurally altered or relocated within the City limits except as provided by this title, and
a permit for the same sign or sign structure has been issued by the Director.
B. Separate permits for each sign. A separate permit shall be required for each sign or signs for each
business entity and a separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting
structure.
C. Compliance with UBC. Separate structural permits under the Uniform Building Code shall also
apply.
D. Electrical permit required. An electrical permit shall be obtained for all illuminated signs, from the
enforcing agency subject to the provisions of the State Electrical Code.
E. Retroactive sign permits. The Director may require application for sign permits for all signage at a
given address if no existing permits previously had been approved or documented.
18.780.030 Permit Approval Process
A. Permits for existing signs. Permits for modification of existing signs, or to legalize signs for which a
permit was not obtained when it was constructed, will be processed by means of a Type I procedure,
as governed by Section 18.390.030, using the requirements of this chapter as approval criteria.
13. Permits for new signs. Permits for new signs will be processed by means of a Type I procedure, as
governed by Section 18.390.030, using the requirements of this chapter as approval criteria.
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C. Site plan. The applicant shall submit a proposed sign site plan. The Director shall provide the
i applicant with detailed information about this submission requirement.
18.780.040 Expiration of Approval: Standards for Extension of Time
A. Exiration of approval. Sign permit approval shall be effective for a period of 90 days from the date
of approval.
B. Reasons for lapsing. The sign permit approval shall lapse if:
1. Substantial construction of the approved plan has not begun within the 90 day period; or
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I . The sign shall be erected on private property with the consent of the lawful possessor of the
property and shall not be placed on utility poles or in the public right-of-way; and
2. At least one sign shall be permitted per parcel of land; additional signs on such parcel shall be
spaced at least 50 feet apart in residential zoning districts and 30 feet apart in nonresidential
zoning districts.
C. Exceptions. The sign permit provisions of this section shall not apply to repair, maintenance or
change of copy on the same sign (including, but not limited to the changing of a message on a sign
specifically designed and permitted for the use of changeable copy), or unlawfully erected or
maintained signs.
18.780.070 Certain Signs Prohibited
A. Prohibited display of flags and banners. It is a violation of this chapter to erect or maintain strings of
pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers,
flashing or blinking lights, flares, balloons and similar devices of carnival character. Exceptions
include:
1. National, state and institutional flags properly displayed;
2. Signs and banners approved as temporary signs; and
3. Balloons as allowed in Subsection 18.780.090C.
B. Unsafe signs or improperly maintained signs. No sign shall be constructed, erected or maintained
unless the sign and sign structure is so constructed, erected and maintained as to be able to withstand
the wind, seismic and other requirements as specified in the Uniform Building Code or this title.
C. Signs at intersections. No sign shall be erected at intersections of any streets in such a manner as to
materially obstruct free and clear vision. All signs shall be consistent with Chapter 18.795 of this
title:
1. No sign shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, that
interferes with, obstructs the view of, or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or
device; and
2. No sign shall be erected which makes use of the word "stop," "look," "danger," or any other
similar word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as is reasonably likely to interfere
with, mislead or confuse motorists.
D. Obscenity. No sign shall bear or contain statements, words or pictures in which the dominant theme
of the material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest in sex or is patently offensive
because it affronts the contemporary community standard relating to the description or representation
of sexual material which is utterly without redeeming social value.
E -D. Traffic obstructing signs. No sign or sign structure shall be constructed in such a manner or at '
such a location that it will obstruct access to any fire escape or other means of ingress or egress from
a building or any exit corridor, exit hallway or exit doorway. No sign or supporting structure shall
cover, wholly or partially, any window or doorway in any manner that it will substantially limit
access to the building in case of fire.
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C. Balloons.
1. One inflatable, stationary balloon or one cluster of children's balloons firmly secured shall be
allowed only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
a. A City of Tigard sign permit is obtained for each single or cluster of balloons;
b. Each owner or legal occupant of property or a building shall be allowed one balloon per year;
c. A balloon sign shall be allowed to remain up for a period of no longer than 10 days per year;
d. A permit issued for a balloon will serve as one of the three sign permits allowed per business
in a calendar year;
e. Balloons may be permitted as roof signs with a City sign permit;
f. The size of a balloon shall not exceed 25 feet in height; and
g. The balloon shall be secured to a structure on the ground and shall not be allowed to float in
the air higher than 25 feet above the nearest building roof line.
D. Electronic message centers.
1. Electronic Message Center (variable message) sign regulations shall be as follows:
a. Electronic message center signs shall be permitted only in the C-G and CBD zones;
b. The maximum height and area of an electronic message center sign shall be that which is
stipulated in Subsection 18.780.130C;
c. An electronic message center shall be allowed to substitute for one freestanding sign or one
wall sign;
d. One electronic message center sign, either freestanding or wall-mounted, shall be allowed per
premises;
e. With regard to light patterns:
(1) Traveling light patterns ("chaser effect") shall be prohibited;
(2) Messages and animation shall be displayed at intervals of greater than two seconds in
duration.
E. Free-standing freeway-oriented signs.
1.
For signs
requiring a permit under the Oregon Motorist Information Act, the City will determine pursuant
to a Type I process whether the sign meets all applicable City standards and provide that
determination to any applicant for a state permit consistent with ORS 377.723. '
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2. Freeway-oriented signs shall be permitted only in the C-G, I-P, I-L and I-H zoning districts;
3. Freeway-oriented signs shall be permitted to be located within 200 feet of Highway 217 and/or
Interstate Freeway No. 5 rights-of-way as shown in the Freeway-Oriented Sign (FOS) overlay
zone maps in Figure 1; (Figure I is on file in the City Recorder's office.)
4. One freestanding freeway-oriented sign shall be allowed per premises;
5. The maximum height of a freeway-oriented sign shall not exceed 35 feet from the ground level at
its base;
6. For freestanding signs a total maximum sign area of 160 square feet per face (320 square feet
total) shall be allowed. if dte sign is a billboard, then the pfevisions of- Subseeti
sh&H-apply-1
7. Freeway-oriented signs shall be oriented to be viewed from the freeway;
8. In addition to a freeway-oriented sign, each parcel, development complex or premises shall be
allowed one freestanding sign provided all other provisions of this chapter can be met and both
signs are located on separate frontages with different orientations;
9. Freeway-oriented signs are not permitted as roof, tenant, temporary, balloon, wall and awning
signs;
-allowed on'
10. Freeway oriented .-?1m.-inistrative approval of a sign peFm-*t
F. Awning signs.
1. Awning signs shall be pennitted in all zoning districts;
2. The copy on awning signs may not extend above the upper surfaces of the awning structure.
They may be hung below the awning if the sign clears the sidewalk by at least 8-1/2 feet;
3. Awning signs may be internally or externally illuminated; and
4. Awning signs may extend into the public right-of-way 6-1/2 feet or 2/3 of the distance to the
roadway, whichever is less. However, no sign may extend within two feet of the roadway. State
Highway Division approval shall be necessary for awning signs on state highways.
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G. Flush pitched "roof' sign.
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1. Flush pitched roof signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts except residential;
2. The face of flush pitched roof signs may not extend more than six inches above the roof line;
3. Flush pitched roof signs shall be parallel to the building face. They may not extend beyond the
building wall. Such surfaces shall be considered part of a wall surface in the calculation of total
wall area;
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A. A~nlicability. For the purposes of this chapter, non-conforming signs will be defined as follows:
1. Except as provided in this chapter, signs in existence on March 20, 1978, in accordance with
Ordinance Nos. 77-89 and 78-16, which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter, but
which were constructed, erected or maintained in compliance with all previous regulations, shall
be regarded as nonconforming signs which may be continued until March 20, 1988;
2. Signs in existence on January 11, 1971, which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter,
but which were constructed, erected or maintained in compliance with all previous regulations,
were regarded as nonconforming signs and could be continued for a period of 10 years from
January 11, 1971. All such signs which were not brought into compliance with the standards in
Ordinance Nos. 77-89 and 78-16 and the extensions granted, are now in violation of this chapter;
3. Signs located on premises annexed into the City after January 11, 1971, which do not comply
with the provisions of this chapter, shall be brought into compliance with this chapter within a
period of ten years after the effective date of the annexation;
4. Any sign which is structurally altered, relocated or replaced shall immediately be brought into
compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter, except the repairing and restoration of a sign
on site or away from the site to a safe condition. Any part of a sign or sign structure for normal
maintenance shall be permitted without loss of nonconforming status.
B. Restrictions. For purposes of this title, a sign face or message change shall be subject to the following
provisions:
1. A sign face or message change on a nonconforming sign is not allowed as an alteration when the
affected property and sign structure have been abandoned for greater than 90 days;
2. A sign face or message change shall be allowed as an alteration only for existing conforming
signs and for nonconforming signs prior to their amortization expiration date; and
3. No sign permit shall be required for allowable sign face or message changes.
C. Reconstruction. Should a nonconforming sign or sign structure or nonconforming portion of structure
be destroyed or repaired by any means to an extent of more than 50% of its replacement cost, it shall
not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this title.
L D. 'Requirements for conformance.
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1. Signs in existence on the effective date of this chapter which do not comply with provisions
regulating flashing signs; use of par spotlights or rotating beacons; rotating and revolving signs;
flags, banners, streamers, or strings of lights, or temporary or incidental signs; shall be made to
conform within 90 days from the effective date of this chapter;
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2. Billboard S-in-ex4stenee on the eff~etiye date of this title whieh do not eemply with
Highway 99W on!y
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18.780.120 Sign Removal Provisions: Nonconforming and Abandoned Signs
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Agenda Item 19 re C.j .w.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON 1/27/04 - Rev. Ord. r
ORDINANCE NO.04- T
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18.230 SECTION 030(D) TO MAKE THE DEFINITION OF
"RESPONSIBLE PARTY" CONSISTENT WITH THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CHAPTER
18.780 TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE THAT SERVES TO PROHIBIT "BILLBOARDS" WITHIN THE
TIGARD CITY LIMITS AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has requested a Zone Ordinance Amendment to amend the language of the
Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.230, Section 030(D) to make the definition of
"responsible party" consistent with the Tigard Municipal Code, and Chapter 18.780 to clarify language that
serves to prohibit "billboards" within the Tigard City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 5, 2004 and
unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendment by motion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the request on January 27, 2004 and indicated they
were supportive of the proposed zone change and directed staff to prepare langauge and an Ordinance for
Council review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that signs that exceed the minimum dimensional requirements of
"Free-way oriented freestanding" signs create visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and
pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities and the community's appearance. The City
Council determines that it is appropriate that the City Council make a finding and declaration that this
Ordinance is necessary for the protection and preservation of public health, public safety, public property,
and public peace and welfare, and that this Ordinance should be in full force and effect immediately on its
adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or regulations found
applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; and any
applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review criteria:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.1 and
2.1.1; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed zone ordinance amendment is consistent
with the applicable review criteria and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City
of Tigard.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Bull Mountain Task Forces
PREPARED BY: Jim Hendrvx DEPT HEAD OK Y MGR OK I.-
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Should Council establish various task forces to provide additional time for public discussion and understanding
of key impacts, including costs and benefits of annexing the Bull Mountain area?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Establish the Bull Mountain Task Forces.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
On December 161h, Council voted to take no action on the Annexation Plan as proposed, with the intent to put it
on a November, 2004 ballot. Council directed staff to form various task forces to provide additional time for
public discussion and understanding of key impacts, including costs and benefits of annexation. Initially, the
task forces shall consider several issues: Parks, Police, Library, Planning, Capital Improvements, Street
Maintenance. The issues and number of committees could change.
The objectives of the task forces are:
➢ develop an approach for transition of key urban services that occurs through annexation
➢ provide additional venue for public involvement and discussion
➢ develop a strategy for implementation of the Annexation Plan, e.g., funding, planning, etc.
At the January 13, 2004 study session of the Council meeting, Council further specified that the task forces will
consist of at least one member from the appropriate City of Tigard department, the appropriate counterpart from
r Washington County, and an equal number of private citizens to be chosen from the Bull Mountain area and City
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of Tigard residents. It has been suggested that we could draw upon existing Tigard committee members, e.g.,
Budget Committee, Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Board, etc., to serve on corresponding Bull
Mountain task forces.
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Each task force will be charged with producing a white paper of recommendation on their assigned issue, to be
a completed on or before June 30, 2004. Council will then review, make changes if necessary, and approve the
white paper. The white papers would be adopted by a separate resolution. This is necessary to separate the land
use process associated with the Annexation Plan from the public outreach process.
CORRECTION
THE PRECEEDING RECORD OR DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN
REPHOTOGRAPHED TO ASSURE LEGIBILITY OR SEQUENCE
AND THEIR IMAGE OR IMAGES APPEAR
IMMEDIATLEY HEREAFTER.
SECTION 1: The specific text amendements attached as "EXHIBIT A-I" to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted and approved by the City Council.
SECTION 2: An emergency is declared to protect the health,, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of
Tigard. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after its passage by the Council,
signature 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 , 2004.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2004.
Craig Dirksen, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Date
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AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Bull Mountain Task Forces
PREPARED BY: Jim Hendrn DEPT HEAD OK Y MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Should Council establish various task forces to provide additional time for public discussion and understanding
of key impacts, including costs and benefits of annexing the Bull Mountain area?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Establish the Bull Mountain Task Forces.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
On December 161h, Council voted to take no action on the Annexation Plan as proposed, with the intent to put it
on a November, 2004 ballot. Council directed staff to form various task forces to provide additional time for
public discussion and understanding of key impacts, including costs and benefits of annexation. Initially, the
task forces shall consider several issues: Parks, Police, Library, Planning, Capital Improvements, Street
Maintenance. The issues and number of committees could change.
The objectives of the task forces are:
➢ develop an approach for transition of key urban services that occurs through annexation
➢ provide additional venue for public involvement and discussion
➢ develop a strategy for implementation of the Annexation Plan, e.g., funding, planning, etc.
At the January 13, 2004 study session of the Council meeting, Council further specified that the task forces will
consist of at least one member from the appropriate City of Tigard department, the appropriate counterpart from
Washington County, and an equal number of private citizens to be chosen from the Bull Mountain area and City
of Tigard residents. It has been suggested that we could draw upon existing Tigard committee members, e.g.,
Budget Committee, Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Board, etc., to serve on corresponding Bull
Mountain task forces.
Each task force will be charged with producing a white paper of recommendation on their assigned issue, to be
completed on or before June 30, 2004. Council will then review, make changes if necessary, and approve the
white paper. The white papers would be adopted by a separate resolution. This is necessary to separate the land
use process associated with the Annexation Plan from the public outreach process.
It should be noted that Council had an opportunity to further define the role and composition of the various
subcommittees at its January 20, 2004 meeting. Any revisions or recommendations made by Council will be
finalized on January 27, 2004.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
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VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life, Goal #1, Communication - Citizen involvement opportunities will be
maximized by providing educational programs on process, assuring accessibility to information in a variety of
formats, providing opportunities for input n community issues and establishing and maintaining a program of
effective two-way communication.
ATTACHMENT LIST
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 03-66, Approved by Council on December 16, 2003
FISCAL NOTES
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO.03-Joi(Q_
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN JULY, 2004 ON THE BULL
MOUNTAIN ANNEXATION PLAN AND PLACE THE BALLOT MEASURE BEFORE THE
ELECTORATE IN NOVEMBER., 2004.
WHEREAS, for over 20 years, the City of Tigard and Washington County have recognized that Bull
Mountain and its citizens would be best served by the City of Tigard; and
WHEREAS, one of Council's goals is to establish an annexation policy for unincorporated non-island areas;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard, along with Washington County began looking at the benefits and costs of
annexing the Bull Mountain area in March 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Bull Mountain Annexation study was completed in 2002, after input from Bull Mountain
residents, which identifies potential costs and revenues for the area; and
WHEREAS, in order to gage the public support for a potential annexation, a survey was conducted of
registered voters in the unincorporated Bull Mountain area and the City of Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Facilities and Services Assessment Report for the Bull Mountain Area was presented
to Council in June and July 2003; and
WHEREAS, ORS 195.220 authorizes "annexation plan" type annexations which allows territory to be
annexed if a majority of all of the votes cast in the territory and the city favor the annexation plan; and
WHEREAS, there are several steps leading up to an election on an annexation plan, including preparation of
an annexation plan, public outreach, public hearing, preparation of ballot title, election, etc.; and
WHEREAS, Council has considered the alternatives and determined that an annexation plan type of
annexation is the most efficient and effective means to provide unincorporated Bull Mountain and Tigard
residents the opportunity to decide on the issue of annexation while also addressing the City of Tigard and
Washington County goals of annexing the unincorporated Bull Mountain area; and
WHEREAS, per the Urban Service Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tigard and
Washington County, the County shall allow the City to collect a Park System Development Charge
(SDC) for new development for the period between the approval date of the Annexation-Plan and the
effective date of the annexation;
WHEREAS, Council reviewed and discussed the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan at the Dec. 2 and Dec.
lb, 2003 and determined that the Plan meets the approval criteria as identified in ORS 195 and 222,
Metro Code Chapter 3.09; Tigard Community Code Chapter 18;
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WHEREAS, after receiving public testimony and submittals at the December 2, 2003 public hearing,
Council determined that additional time is needed to work with Washington County and the public to
communicate the benefits of the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan recommendations and to place the Plan
before the voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Council directs staff to form appropriate subcommittees, consisting of Washington
Comity representatives, Tigard residents, and unincorporated Bull Mountain residents to
provide additional time for public discussion and review of key benefits of the Bull
Mountain Annexation Plan;
SECTION 2: Council will review subcommittee work by July 2004 and consider placing the Bull
Mountain Annexation Plan on the November 2004 ballot with a July 1, 2005 annexation
date;
SECTION 3: Council requests that the Washington County Board of Commissioners accept this
resolution as a commitment from the Tigard City Council and begin collecting parks
System Development Charges in the unincorporated area to set the funds aside until the
effective annexation date;
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 0ay of-be.2003.
Mayor Pro TerA - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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Greer A. Gaston, Deputy City Recorder
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Agenda Item No.
Meeting of Z~- Cy
AGENDA ITEM # I
FOR AGENDA OF I C
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Consider Formation of the Planned Development Code Review Committee
PREPARED BY: Cathy Wheatley DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Consider formation of the Planned Development Code Review Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the proposed resolution.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
Staff prepared the attached resolution to formalize the formation of the Planned Development Code Review
Committee.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Amend the resolution.
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Growth and Growth Management: Goal 1- Growth is accommodated while protecting the character and livability
of new and established areas while providing for natural environment and open space throughout the community.
ATTACHMENT LIST
Proposed resolution for Council consideration.
FISCAL NOTES
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 04-
A RESOLUTION TO FORM THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council determined that a review shall be conducted of the Planned
Development Section of the Community Development Code, Section 18.350; and
WHEREAS, to recognize and support this group's work effort, the Council has determined that the group
will be formalized as the Planned Development Code Review Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Committee will be comprised of:
• five people who live within the Tigard city limits
O one person who will represent an environmental perspective
• one person who will represent a building or engineering perspective
S two current Tigard Planning Commission members
SECTION 2: A Tigard City Council member shall be selected to serve as a liaison to the Planned
Development Review Committee.
SECTION 3: The Planned Development Review Committee is to review and to possibly recommend
changes to the Planned Development Section of the Tigard Community Development
Code; however, it is recognized that during the review process other Code sections may
come to the Committee's attention, which could require revision. Before commencing
on a review of Code sections other than the Planned Development section of the
Community Development Code, the Committee shall first receive approval from the
City Council.
SECTION 4: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of 2004.
Mayor - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder - City of Tigard
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