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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 29,2007; 6:30 P.M.
6960 SW SANDBURG ST., TIGARD, OR
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 30,2007; 7-9 P.M.
TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
13500 SW HALL BLVD., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
• Members of the Tigard City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007 at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW
Sandburg St., Tigard, Oregon
• Members of the Tigard City Council will be available-for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 30,
2007, in the Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2410.
Deputy City Recorder J uary 8, 2007
Post: Tigard City Hall
Tigard Permit Center
Tigard Public Library
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 30,2007; 7-9 P.M.
TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
13500 SW HAIL BLVD., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
• Members of the Tigard City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007 at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW
Sandburg St, Tigard, Oregon
• Members of the Tigard City Council will be available.£or the 5ei Tuesday meeting of January 30,
2007, in the Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needecl
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 pan. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2410.
Deputy City Recorder J uaiy 8, 2007
Post: Tigard City Hall
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Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
• Members of the Tigard City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007 at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW
Sandburg St., Tigard, Oregon
• Members of the Tigard City Council will be available.for the 51h Tuesday meeting of January 30,
2007, in the Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time-
The -meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 pm. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m. or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2410.
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 29,2007; 6:30 P.M.
6960 SW SANDBURG ST., TIGARD, OR
5"H TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 30,2007; 7-9 P.M.
TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
13500 SW HALL BLVD., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom; The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
• Members of the Tigard City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007 at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW
Sandburg St., Tigard, Oregon
• Members of the Tigard City Council will be available-for the 5th Tuesday meeting of January 30,
2007, in the Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, br other materials to
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City of Tigard, Oregon
Affidavit of Posting
In the Matter of the Proposed Notification of attendance of the Tigard City Council at the
following meetings:
• Tigard-Tualatin School District meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007. Meeting
will be held at 6960 SW Sandburg St., Tigard, OR
• 5th Tuesday meeting from 7-9 p.m. on January 30, 2007. Meeting will be held in the
Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Washington ) ss.
City of Tigard ) 'DO I, t , being first duly sworn (or affirmed), by oath
(or affirmation), depose and say:
That I posted in
➢ Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
➢ Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
➢ Tigard Permit Center, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon
a copy of Notification of attendance of the Tigard City Council at a meeting with the
Tigard-Tualatin School District on January 29, 2007 and at a Fifth Tuesday Meeting on
January 30, 2007.
l414 said Notice being hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the day of
, 20D
Signature of Per on who Performed Posting
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of
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OFFICIAL SEAL
JILL M Signature of Notary Public for Oregon
NOTARY PUBUC-OREGON Signature of Notary Public for Oregon
COMMISSION NO. 381793
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CITY OF TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
AT THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 29, 2007; 6:30 P.M.
6960 SW SANDBURG ST., TIGARD, OR
5TH TUESDAY MEETING
JANUARY 30,2007; 7-9 P.M.
TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
13500 SW HALL BLVD., TIGARD, OR
Please forward to:
❑ Barbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
❑ Newsroom, The Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
• Members of the Tigard City Council will attend a joint meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School
Board at 6:30 p.m. on January 29, 2007 at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW
Sandburg St., Tigard, Oregon
• Members of the Tigard City Council will be available.for the 5,h Tuesday meeting of January 30,
2007, in the Tigard Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard OR, to hear
and discuss citizen concerns, issues, or input on City-related matters. Proposed discussion topics
will be limited to City of Tigard issues.
A trained facilitator will be present to encourage open dialogue and equal participation. Those citizens who
attend will be asked to sign in. The Council might set time limits for suggested topics based on the
number of topics introduced and the number of citizens who attend. Council may determine that
discussion of a topic requires additional resources such as staff support, documents, or other materials to
help respond to an inquiry. In such a case, Council might decide to accept the issue for further discussion
or correspondence at a later time.
The meeting is a public meeting and topical minutes will be kept. A quorum of Council will not be needed
to conduct the meeting; in fact, lack of a quorum is likely.
Fifth Tuesday meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude promptly at 9 p.m: or earlier if the discussions
are concluded before 9 p.m. Council encourages citizens to attend the Fifth Tuesday Meeting to take
advantage of the opportunity to meet the Council members and interact in relaxed setting. For further
information, please contact City Recorder Cathy Wheatley by calling 503-639-4171, Ext 2410.
Deputy City Recorder J uary 8, 2007
Post. Tigard City Hall
Tigard Permit Center
Tigard Public Library
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City of Tigard, Oregon
Affidavit of Notification
In the Matter of the Proposed Notification of Council Attendance at the following:
• Special Meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School Board on January 29, 2007
at 6:30 p.m. at the Tigard-Tualatin School District Office, 6960 SW Sandburg
Street, Tigard, OR.
• Fifth Tuesday Meeting on January 30, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. in the Tigard
Public Library Community Room, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Washington ) ss.
City of Tigard )
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I, being first duly sworn (or affirmed), by oath
(or affirmation), depose an y:
That I notified the following people/organizations by fax of:
Council Attendance at a Special Meeting with the Tigard-Tualatin School District on January
29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. and Notification of a Fifth Tuesday Meeting to be held from 7-9 on
January 30, 2007 in the Tigard Public Library Community Room
~Newsroomjhe arbara Sherman, Newsroom, Tigard Times (Fax No. 503-546-0724)
Oregonian (Fax No. 503-968-6061)
R Editor, The Regal Courier (Fax No. 503-968-7397)
A copy of said Notice b g hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the
f day of , 20
Signature o erson who Performed otification
Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of
OFFICIAL SEAL
JILL M BYARS Signa ure of No ary ublic for Oregon
NOTARY PUBLIC-OREGON
COMMISSION NO. 381793
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 14, 2008
FIFTH TUESDAY MEETING - January 30, 2007
Council: Mayor Craig Dirksen
Councilor Gretchen Buehner
Councilor Sydney Sherwood
Councilor Tom Woodruff
Facilitator: Basil Christopher
Staff: Carol Krager
Citizens: David Noles Betty Fletcher
Bill Hickok Carl Miller
Lynn Hurd Christine Chongway
Susan Hurd Frank U. Chongway
Scott Davenport Warren Krager
Paul Fletcher
Press: My-Thuan Tran, Oregonian
The meeting started at 7:02 p.m. Citizen Facilitator Christopher welcomed everyone
to the meeting and described the Fifth Tuesday meeting process and the role of the
facilitator.
CODE ENFORCEMENT -
David Noles, 10630 SW Park St., Tigard - said he attended the Fifth Tuesday
meeting in May, 2006 expressing concerns about a large structure the neighbor
behind his house built. He thanked Council for working with staff to change the
Code interpretation which had allowed large structures to be built in yards if they
were attached to a house by a breezeway.
Subsequent to Mr. Noles attending the meeting, the Code Compliance Officer noted
code violations on his property, including an RV cover in the setback. He has since
removed this structure but said he wanted the process to be fair. He said he knew of
many such structures in Tigard and wondered why his was the only one that had to
be removed.
On August 25, 2006, Mr. Noles received an e-mail from the Community
Development Director stating that he was going to instruct the City's Code
Compliance Officer to do a survey of the area and see if there were other structures
in setbacks. Mr. Noles e-mailed the City in October asking about the survey and was
told there wasn't any survey and wasn't supposed to be one.
Subsequent a-mails from the Code Compliance Officer to Mr. Noles referred to 10-
12 open cases for structures in setbacks. Mr. Noles requested a copy of that list on
December 20 and again on December 27, 2006. He said he placed calls to the Code
Compliance Officer, the Current Planning Director and the Community
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Development Director but received no response. On January 3, 2007, he e-mailed
the City Manager and received the information the next day.
Mr. Noles distributed a copy of the list to the Council. He noted that on the list
there were 11 property owners notified by the City that their structures must be
removed or brought into compliance, and seven additional property owners whose
notifications were pending. Mr. Noles said he drove around to see the listed
properties, but in driving past these homes, he saw six other instances (not on the
list). He asked, "If you are really going to enforce a setback law you need to enforce
the whole lot." He asked each of the Council members to look in their own
neighborhoods to see how many people had garden sheds that are not five feet from
their back fence or five feet from their side fence. He said, "This is an unenforceable
code and the way the Code Enforcement office is running now, it is just irritating the
citizens." He said some structures had been up for years, were not an eyesore, and
no complaints had been received on them.
Councilor Sherwood asked if there was a safety issue in that the fire department
would not have access. Mr. Noles said he didn't think these structures were a
life/safety issue. Councilor Buehner said the fire department must have room to
carry equipment to the back of a house
Councilor Woodruff said Council heard a proposal from the Community
Development Department last week about an encroachment process to ensure
compliance based on complaints or safety issues. He said in some cases people had
built something that blocked sidewalks or interfered with traffic. He said it was not
his understanding that the City was going to go out and cite people on a drive-
through when there hadn't been any complaints.
Mayor Dirksen said he was aware of most of the e-mails going back and forth. He
said Council's place was not to get involved in individual cases, but to set policy
which would be administered by the City Manager and staff. He said that as the
City gets older, building becomes denser, and people are building on smaller lots,
much closer together. He said this requires a stricter adherence to codes. He said
there was a proposed revocable easement process that would allow people to apply
for an easement that may allow some of these structures.
Councilor Woodruff said he was unaware of any effort to single out Mr. Noles
because he had come forth with these issues. He asked how many in the audience
were present because they were cited. (Most raised their hands.)
Betty Fletcher, 10910 SW Fairhaven, Tigard - said she has a pending citation for an
RV cover in her driveway. She spoke about the issue of not being able to see the
road when backing out of her driveway because the neighbor has two rows of
juniper bushes in their front yard.
Councilor Buehner said that overhanging trees and bushes are also a problem in
other neighborhoods. She said shrubbery can be addressed in the Tree Code update.
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Councilor Sherwood said the Code is on the City's website, and also available at the
Permit Center counter. The audience noted that it is written in " legalese." and hard
to understand. Councilor Sherwood also said the Comprehensive Plan is being
updated.
Warren Krager, 10655 SW Park Street, Tigard - said he is dealing with the boat port
issue now, having gotten a building permit and is in the process of moving it. He
noted that in just a few minutes, he can drive through neighborhoods and see dozens
of these structures. He asked how seriously the City wanted to push this issue?
Councilor Buchner said it depends on what part of the City you live in; in newer
areas this would absolutely not be allowed due to CCR's.
Mayor Dirksen said Council should consider the policy as it now stands and whether
an adjustment needs to be made. He cautioned though, that Council's suggestions to
grandfather older construction may not be allowed, if the City Attorney says there
are conflicts due to State law or case law.
Mayor Dirksen said there is precedent for allowing established construction to go
through the same process as a new building. One option generally offered to people
who built or remodeled something years ago without a building permit (and they are
caught) is to require that they get one now. It will be inspected and if it passes there
is no reason they can't keep their building. He suggested this could be written into a
policy.
Councilor Sherwood suggested discussing this at an upcoming Council Workshop
Meeting. She said staff would be there to answer questions and the public can attend
but not give testimony. She said, "Citizens can get back to Council with feedback on
what they liked and didn't like."
David Noles said he like the proposed revocable easement idea. He also offered a
suggestion to get city-wide compliance in a long-term but reasonable way. He said
this process could be put into place as a property comes on the market to be sold. A
permit and inspection of the home would be required. If any outbuildings,
remodels, sheds, RV covers, etc., are determined to be in setbacks or are found to be
substandard, they would have to be repaired/eliminated at that time. He said if he
was moving and was told he had to move his lawnmower shed, it would not be
much of a problem since he was moving anyway. He said the inspections at time of
sale would generate money to pay for themselves and he knows that staff is having
to take time in their already busy schedules now to check out all these structures.
Councilor Sherwood said, "That is what concerns me. We've got all these things
that we need to be getting done and we've got people out now because we said if
you're going to fix one you have to fix them all."
Councilor Sherwood said Mr. Noles' idea might be a good compromise. Councilor
Buchner said each property would have to be reviewed and documented properly.
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A question was raised about the Cityscape article that said setbacks range 15-30 feet
for the front yard.
Councilor Buehner said there is a strict code for setbacks for garages. She said the
20' garage setback is so a vehicle parked in front of a garage, it cannot extend out
over the sidewalk (or where the sidewalk would be if you had one).
Scott Davenport, 13410 SW Ash Avenue, Tigard - received a notice that said he had
to remove his structure by January 31, 2007. He said he has moved it back 21' from
the street. But according to the aerial photos he was sent, his front porch is also in
violation of the front setback. He asked, "Do I have to tear my house down? Am I
going to get a citation on this?"
Councilor Sherwood said Council would call the City tomorrow and ask for a hold to
be put on this until we can discuss it at a workshop session.
Councilor Buehner said a lot of houses in older parts of the City are within the front
setbacks because road width requirements were different when they were built. She
cited Gaarde and Walnut Streets as examples. She said that sometimes houses end up
in the right-of-way because their street is widened.
Mayor Dirksen mentioned the church on Bonita Road, which has an entrance roof
peak that hangs over the sidewalk. He said that strictly speaking, the porch is not in
compliance with the Code, but because the church was there before the right-of-way
was widened, it was allowed. He said it is possible that the same case might apply to
Mr. Davenport's house.
Councilor Woodruff asked the audience if anyone felt they were on the list not
because there was a complaint or safety issue, but because of a planning staff drive-
by. Most hands were raised. Bill Hickok said his neighbors on either side of him
were present and they had not complained about each other. Some people said they
heard from Mr. Noles that they were on a list to receive a citation but hadn't yet.
Councilors Woodruff and Sherwood said they didn't realize this was what the City
was doing.
Councilor Sherwood said the Council would check into the reason why Mr. Noles
did not receive an answer right away. Mr. Noles said up until that point the City had
been responsive. Councilor Woodruff said citizens can always send correspondence
directly to Council.
It was asked how follow-up information will be given. Councilor Sherwood said
people will be notified in writing so they have a copy. Mr. Noles' asked, "So
basically, everything is in a holding pattern for now?" Council and Mayor Dirksen
responded that the City Manager would be contacted the next day so staff knows to
put this on hold until Council can discuss potential solutions with staff.
Councilor Sherwood said she liked Mr. Noles' suggestion but cautioned that it must
go through a lot of review, including a legal review. She said she doesn't want
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someone, when faced with removing a structure before they sell their home, to have
to come up with thousands of dollars. Councilor Sherwood said the City would
continue to proactively educate people though the Cityscape. She also suggested
that people be told, "Just because you see something at your neighbor's, don't
assume that you can do the same thing." Councilor Buchner said, "My Neighbor
did it - is not a valid defense." Councilor Sherwood said, "We need to do lot of
education before we make people get their permits, so people understand." She
suggested holding a few Town Halls with staff and Council present to answer
questions.
Councilor Sherwood said, "In your neighborhood, it's an older neighborhood and
you've all done it, and so there are no complaints. But I can guarantee you that if
you went into another neighborhood that is all built up and someone sticks a great
big cover and puts their big RV out there you'd have people in here screaming and
yelling..."
Mr. Noles said that is why he felt it should be left as a complaint-driven process.
Councilor Woodruff asked if everyone who wanted to had spoken. There were no
further comments on the code enforcement issue.
GAX TAX/TRAFFIC -
Councilor Buchner said she had expected people to come to speak about the gas tax.
Councilor Sherwood gave some background on the gas tax saying that the biggest
complaint they hear is about traffic getting through Tigard. She said 99W is a state
highway and the amount of money they have for it keeps dropping. She said Tigard
asked ODOT if they would work with them if Tigard put up money towards solving
some of the traffic issues. She said the county is fixing the Hall Blvd. intersection
which, unless the Greenburg intersection is also worked on, doesn't give the full
impact.
Councilor Sherwood said a citizen task force figured that a 3-cent per gallon tax over
three-five years would help generate between 3.5 -5 million dollars to fix the
intersection on Greenburg Road.
Councilor Buchner said this is a way for people who actually use the road to be
charged as 50% of the traffic on Highway 99 is non-Tigard residents. She said it
would be more fair to have people that use the road help contribute to solving the
problem.
A citizen asked if people wouldn't figure out that they can drive ten miles further
down the road to avoid paying the extra tax? Business owners in Tigard would be
hurt.
Councilor Buchner, who chaired the citizen task force prior to being elected to the
Council, said they listened to the gas station owners who met with them and argued
January 30, 2007 Fifth Tuesday Meeting
that the state should increase their gas tax. She said that the ordinance specifically
states that if the Washington Country or Oregon gas taxes increase, Tigard will
reduce their tax so it is revenue-neutral. She said since nearby cities are all facing the
same issues it is very likely that they will all look at doing this.
Mayor Dirksen noted that Multnomah County already has a 3-cent gas tax..
Councilor Sherwood said she has figured out that this gas tax will add 54 cents each
time she fills her tank, and she can't even buy a cup of coffee for 54 cents. She said
if that extra money put towards improving Highway 99W will help her in the long
run to get home or to her mother's faster, she felt it would be worth it.
Councilor Buehner said that if you drove an average of 12,000 miles per year it
would cost only $15.
A citizen asked if Tigard had to set up some infrastructure to collect this.
Councilor Buehner said the state already has the infrastructure to collect gas taxes
and this is the cheapest collection model, so money is not wasted on administrative
functions. She also noted that by doing both projects at the same time we only tear
the street up one time, and money can be saved on construction costs.
Scott Davenport asked about how to address developers buying a lot, getting rid of
the one house on the lot and then putting up a thousand apartments, whicliincreases
traffic unbelievably.
Councilor Sherwood suggested one way to get involved as a citizen is to come to
discussions on the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Councilor Buehner said the Transportation Task Force is considering adding a city
TIF, or Transportation Impact Fee. She said there is a County TIF but it is not
enough. This would allow the City to start building a fund to start addressing
collector street issues.
Frank Chongway, 11242 SW 81", Tigard - said he lives near the church (at the old
GM Center) which is adding a 1,000 seat auditorium. He said the auditorium traffic
is not going to be allowed access onto Hwy99 which will put thousands more cars
onto their street which is already backed up because of Costco traffic. He said, "We
can't even turn onto Pfaffle Street because because nobody lets us out." He said
one of the engineers for the new office building construction was trying to work with
ODOT to reverse the lights but they weren't receptive. Councilor Buehner asked
Mr. Chongway to write something up and send it to her and she would look into it
further.
January 30, 2007 Fifth Tuesday Meeting
ACTION ITEMS:
• Mayor Dirksen will look into the difficulty Mr. Noles experienced
getting public information.
• Review code compliance with staff related to RV and driveway coverings
(set back requirements). Consider allowing variances unless there is a
safety issue, such as a tree blocking an intersection.
• Mayor Dirksen will notify the City Manager to put a hold
on any actions regarding setback violations until the Council has had a
chance for more discussion in an upcoming Workshop Meeting. Citizens
will be notified by mail of their status.
• Councilor Sherwood suggested discussing this at a Workshop Meeting
which would include planning staff. She said the audience could attend -
not to make comments - but to listen and then let Council know what they
agree or disagree with. A priority will have to be assigned to staff (Which
projects can be dropped so they can work on this one?) They are already
busy working on the downtown plan and comprehensive plan update.
• Councilor Buehner will look into Mr. Chongway's traffic complaint
when she receives his letter.
Councilor Woodruff thanked everyone for coming. The meeting was adjourned at
8:35 p.m.
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11770 SW Ann, Joe and Marlynn Parsons, front setback
13410 SW Ash Ave, Scott and Kristina Davenport, front setback
10705 SW Fonner, Thomas and Cindy Daily, front setback
10375 SW Hillview, Charles and Helen Mcauley, front setback
10600 SW Park, Terry and Dori Weese, side setback
10630 SW Park Street, David and Margaret Noles, front setback
10655 SW Park Street, Robert "Warren" and Carol Krager, front setback
13090 SW Watkins, William Phillips and Bernadette Allison, front setback
10140 SW Walnut, Richard Mumm and Cameron Scott, front setback
12725 SW Walnut, Douglas and Stephanie Brown, front setback
10620 SW Windsor, Kiet T. and Tuan T. Ton, rear setback
Pending:
10910 SW Fairhaven, Fletcher Living Trust, front setback
7555 SW Spruce, Bradley Spring, front setback
11242 SW 81 at, Frank and Christine Chongway, front setback
14825 SW 92nd, Kenneth Koppler, front setback
14185 SW 117th, William and Sharon Hickok, front setback
14190 SW 117th, Carl and Sibylla Miller, front setback
Lot # 2S110BA00500, Lynn and Susan Hurd, front setback
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