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City Council Packet - 07/26/2011 TIGARD City of Tigard TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING July 26, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE TELEVISED I: \Design & Communications \Donna \City CounciRccpkt3 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171 TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard- or.gov N City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting - Agenda FIC, ARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL Revised 7/21/2011 - Added Study Session, Item A., regarding the Rural Element/Urban Growth Boundary MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 26, 2011 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 PUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign -up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. 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Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503- 639 -4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503- 684 -2772 (TDD - Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). SEE ATTACHED AGENDA VIEW LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ONLINE: http: / /www.tvctv.org/govern me n t- programming /government - meetings /tiga rd CABLE VIEWERS: The regular City Council meeting is shown live on Channel 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. '" City of Tigard T Business Meeting - Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE AND TIME: July 26, 2011 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION A. Council Direction Regarding Inclusion of the Rural Element (Area 6C) into the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) • EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session to discuss real property negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any fmal action or making any fmal decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING - July 26, 2011 A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Council Communications & Liaison Reports E. Call to Council and Staff for Non - Agenda Items 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less, Please) 7:35 p.m. - Time is estimated. A. Follow -up to Previous Citizen Communication B. Citizen Communication — Sign Up Sheet 3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council) These items are considered 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: 7:40 p.m. - Time is estimated. A. Approve Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes: 1. May 15, 2011 2. May 24, 2011 3. June 14, 2011 B. Receive and File the Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study Commissioned by the Tigard Public Library Foundation C. Approve the Park and Recreation Board Advisory Board Bylaws - Resolution D. Adopt Principles of Cooperation and Collaboration Between the City of Tigard and Oregon Department of Transportation - Resolution E. Approve Interim City Manager Employment Agreement • 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/City Center Development Agency has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 4. LEGSLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN, ADOPT MINOR POLICY AND REGULATORY CHANGES, AND ADOPT A PROJECT PRIORITIES LIST 7:45 p.m. - Time is estimated. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2011-00003 - - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS REQUEST: The City of Tigard is proposing Comprehensive Plan Amendments to amend the Comprehensive Plan (Policy 8.1.20 Action xix; 8.2.2 Action i, iii, and vi; and adding Actions viii and ix; Transportation System Plan, Policies 1.9; , 3.8; and Tigard Development Code 18.810.110.C. The proposed amendments and additions support the development of greenway trail projects in Tigard. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: Citywide. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: City of Tigard Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Transportation System Plan Goals 1 and 3; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 13. 5. CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO AMEND TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.01.080 TO DESIGNATE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP) STYLEBOOK GUIDELINES FOR THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE 8:15 p.m. - Time is estimated. 6. SECOND QUARTER COUNCIL GOAL UPDATE 8:25 p.m. - Time is estimated. 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 10. ADJOURNMENT 8:40 p.m. - Time is estimated. ud J �eiss►t�rL AIS -604 Item #: A. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes Agenda Title: Council Direction Regarding Inclusion of the Rural Element (Area 6C) into the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Prepared For: Ron Bunch Submitted By: Ron Bunch Community Development Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Mtg - Study Sess. ISSUE The issue is whether Council should formally endorse of inclusion of the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan Rural Element (Roy Rogers West) into the Portland Metropolitan Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends that Council formally endorse inclusion of the Rural Element into the UGB. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Metro Council will soon be deciding on which Urban Reserve Areas to submit to the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) to consider adding to UGB. Four areas have been recommended by Metro staff. They are, in order of priority 1) South Hillsboro (Area 6A); 2) South Cooper Mountain (6B); 3) Roy Rogers West - West Bull Mountain Rural Element (6C) and, Cornelius South (7D). A map of these areas' locations is provided as Attachment 1. During Metro's Urban and Rural Reserve planning process the City Council took the position that the 256 acres in the Rural Element, should be identified as future Urban Reserve lands. Designation as urban Reserve was the first step for future consideration of new land to be added to the UGB. Adjacent areas were also designated as urban reserve but are not part of Metro's current recommendation. At about the same time the Rural Element was designated as Urban Reserve; Washington County decided it should also be included in the concept planning for future urbanization of Areas 63 and 64. The reasoning was that the area forms an essential linkage between the two areas that is necessary for logical land use and urban services planning. It is most likely that the city will be the urban services provider to Areas 63 and 64 (River Terrace) now that it is proceeding with the River Terrace annexation. It is apparent that inclusion of the Rural Element in the Urban Growth Boundary is essential to the City's future community planning for the area and to the larger area's future development. Attachment 2 shows the locational relationships of the Rural Element, Area 63 and River Terrace. Attachment 3 shows Metro's timeline for making its growth management decision for inclusion of new lands into the UGB. NOTE: Metro has changed the numbering protocol of urban reserves/recommended UGB expansion areas from the designation of the urban reserves to the Chief Operating Officer's recommended UGB expansion areas. This creates some confusion. The urban reserve located south of Schoills Ferry Rd and west of River Terrace (Area 64) was designated as urban reserve 6C. It no longer carries that numerical designation. (Tigard had requested this area be included in the next UGB expansion. The COO is not recommending this. Metro is now referring to the Rural Elelment of the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan as Roy Rogers West and has assigned the numerical deignation of 6C. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to endorse inclusion of Area 6C (Rural Element) into the UGB COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Council Goal 1: Implement Comprehensive Plan e. Work with partners on urbanization policy issues DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Council has not previously endorsed inclusion of the Rural Element into UGB as part of Metro's 2011- 12 Urban Growth Boundary Expansion. Fiscal Impact Fiscal Information: The city is currently examining the cost of preparing a community plan for River Terrace, Area 63, and the ruaral element (area 6C.) At this time staff estimates the cost to be about $800,000 for all three areas. It would be very difficult to break this estimate down to subareas (i.e area 6C by itself.) 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The final hearing date is fuzzy, but is targeted for October, • July 28: Metro open house at Hillsboro • August 3: Tigard to present and field questions at MTAC regarding UGB expansion area and Area 64 annexation • August 17 -19: LCDC will orally approve Urban and Urban Reserves. If approval not granted, growth management decisions will be deferred another year. • September 14: MPAC to discuss COO recommendation • September 28: MPAC to make recommendation to Metro Council • October: Metro Council Decision John Hoyd City ofTit and Assozia FYarne- • F ,U C omr .n; De 'elop 'ent r '5J johrQg.tga dv'.go q , 13125 9' t El a, a ' d ' Tigard, G+; 97227, AIS -605 Item #: 3. A. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley Administrative Services Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda ISSUE Approve City Council meeting minutes for May 17, May 24 and June 14, 2011. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Approve minutes as presented. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Minutes listed will be attached no later than Monday, July 25, 2011, or set over to the next business meeting. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Propose amendments for consideration. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A Attachments May 17, 2011. City Council Meeting Minutes May 24. 2011. City Council Meeting Minutes June 14. 201 City Council Meeting Minutes AIS -599 Item #: 3. B. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title• Receive and File the Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study Commissioned by the Tigard • Public Library Foundation Prepared For: Margaret Barnes Submitted By: Alison Grimes Library Item Type: Receive and File Meeting Type: Consent Agenda ISSUE Accept as a receive -and -file item the Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study commissioned by the Tigard Public Library Foundation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Receive and file. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Tigard Library Foundation undertook a study of ways to make library services in Tigard more accessible to the public. The Foundation study considered the possibiility of establishing a branch of the Tigard Public Library in another section of the city. The Foundation's Feasibility Study attached for Council review. The Foundation wanted to provide this information to the City Council, but is requesting no action at this time. The Study is therefore presented to the Council as a "receive and file" item. OTHER ALTERNATIVES None. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N /A. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N /A. Attachments TPL Feasibility Study ' genda Item No. 3 6, - b ( ',hr� Pn�- 1 eeting of 71, co r � C) / / The Tigard Public Library Foundation THE TIGARD PUBLIC LIBRARY FEASIBILITY STUDY - . ..,, 4: - 1 . __'_. .- ... ' / , 4 .• • . . _ .., 7 l 5a i ` r ` 4 1s TIGARD "�, :11 � .� May 18, 2011 RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES Fletcher , Farr 'Ayotte "Inc F.FA Consulting services for library and community leaders ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS 1001 5th Avenue Suite 1100 Portland, OR 97224 520 SW Yamhill Street, Ste. 900 (503) 422 -8024 Portland, OR 97204 ruthmetz @spiretech.com T (503) 222 -1661 F (503) 222 -1701 www.librarycoach.com www.ffadesign.com Table of Contents Introduction 1. Current and Future Library Use and Needs 2. Demographics 3. Community Interest and Political Considerations 4. Operating Costs 5. Library Space and Building Requirements 6. Expanded Service Options 7. Criteria and Options for Potential Branch Library Sites 8. Conclusions and Recommendations Exhibits A Sources B Civic Technologies Map 1.2 C Civic Technologies Map 4.15 D Tigard Population Growth Estimates E Future Transit Network (City of Tigard) F Site Evaluation Criteria G Project Cost Estimate Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA RUTH METZASSOCIATES 1 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study Introduction Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. and Ruth Metz Associates are pleased to submit this Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study. The Tigard Public Library Foundation has commissioned this study to evaluate the community support, economic and political viability of an expansion of library services. A needs analysis for a new Tigard Library was completed in 2000. The Tigard Library main facility was built in 2004. Since then, the Tigard Library has experienced dramatic growth in circulation and patron usage. The Tigard Public Library is a municipal library. It is also a member of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS). As such, it serves residents of Washington County as well as the City of Tigard. The City funds the library through its general fund; in addition receives revenue from the County to also serve the residents of the County. The 2009 -10 ratio of city to county funding was about 50:50. While Tigard serves all residents of the County as a member of WCCLS, its immediate service area, and the basis of population estimates for the purposes of this feasibility analysis, includes the City of Tigard and an adjacent geographic area. The geographic area is associated with Tigard because of proximity and check- outs at the library from residents of that geographic area.' Exhibit B (CT Map 1.2) shows Washington County and the service areas of the WCCLS member libraries within it. Exhibit C (CT Map 4.15) shows the Tigard Service Area and the library service areas of its adjacent counterpart libraries. Project Scope The scope and goal of this feasibility study is to determine the following: 1. Is there a need for expanded services based on future population projections? 2. Is there community and political support for expansion if the need for expanded services exists? 3. If so, what are the service and space implications for these expanded services? Project Approach Since February 2011, Fletcher Farr Ayotte (FFA) and Ruth Metz Associates (RMA) has conducted meetings and interviews with various groups and individuals including: • Regular meetings with the Library Foundation's project team • Community Focus Group • Discussions and interviews with city and community leaders The feasibility analysis also included site visits and examination of related informations sources. A complete list of these is included in Exhibit A. ' Tigard Public Library as a member of WCCLS participates in borrowing and lending reciprocity with other regional urban counties in Oregon and Washington. 2 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Acknowledgements Linda Monahan, President, Tigard Public Library Foundation Joan Morley, Tigard Public Library Foundation George Burgess, Tigard Public Library Foundation Cecilia Nguyen, Tigard Public Library Foundation Margaret Barnes, Director, Tigard Public Library Len Anderson, Tigard Public Library Teresa Ferguson, Tigard Public Library Craig Carter, Tigard Public Library Ruth Metz, Ruth Metz Associates Troy Ainsworth, Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Brenda Katz, Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Thank you Mayor Craig Dirksen, City of Tigard Ron Bunch, Community Development Director, City of Tigard Peter Leonard, Director, Cedar Mill Community Library Ed House, Director, Beaverton City Library John Finn, Beaverton City Library, Murray - Scholls Branch Eva Calcagno, Manager, Washington County Cooperative Library Services Tigard Public Library Foundation RUTH AS METZ SOCIATES FFA 3 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study """" ° ° °° "' "" — 1. Current and Future Library Use and Needs The Tigard Public Library is a busy, much used library. In the last five years since the opening of the new facility, the use of the library has nearly doubled in key areas: number of visits, items checked out, computer classes offered, and wireless use of the Library. The number of visits grew from over 373,000 to over 530,000; the number of items checked out grew from over 849,000 to nearly 1.5 million. Wireless computer use has grown from over 14,000 hours to nearly 30,000 hours. One in every two residents of the Tigard service area is a library card holder. According to the most recent published data from the Oregon State Library (for fiscal year 2009 -2010) 53.2% of the population of the Tigard service area has a library card. This is a slightly higher percentage than for the neighboring Beaverton Public Library (50.3) and significantly higher than the Cedar Mill Community Library (38.3). Data from a 2008 study of WCCLS libraries by Civic Technologies shows that in 2008, the Tigard service area had the 2nd highest percentage (34.3% of its 2008 population of 68,643) of active patrons compared to those of its counterpart WCCLS member libraries. Active patrons were those with checkouts during the study period (September 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008). The Library serves a current estimated population of 69,256 and measures 48,430 SE This is the equivalent of .69 SF per capita. According to Oregon Library Association (OLA) public library standards public libraries should measure 38,750 SF for a population of 50,000 (.775 SF /capita) plus .61 /capita for populations in excess of 50,000. By this standard, the Tigard Public Library should minimally provide 50,496 SF of library space. It is therefore short of the standard by about 2,000 SF. According to Metro the population of the Tigard Public Library's service area is expected to increase annually by a range of 1.37 to 1.70 percent per year. The current deficit of about 2,000 square feet will increase as the population increases. In the short space of five years, the Tigard Public Library will be under -size by about 5,300 square feet. The space deficit will increase by about 4,000 square feet every five years thereafter. In twenty years, the deficit will be over 17,000 square feet. Exhibit D shows incremental population estimates over 25 years using the metro low, mid - point, and high range growth factors. It includes the per capita square footage requirements and deficits over a 25 year timeline. The metro range may be conservative. The Civic Technologies Report has population growth through 2013 at about 2.36% per year. It is certain that the population is sure to grow, and with it, the demands for library service. It is important to monitor population growth and projections over time. The Library Foundation might consider a rider to the next WCCLS contract with Civic Technologies for 5, 10, 15, and 20 year population projections for the Tigard Service Area. One of the issues that prompted this feasibility study is serving the unserved. When the new Tigard Public Library opened, library use increased and so did the number of card holders. When Beaverton Public Library and the Cedar Mill Community Library each strategically sited a branch in the Bethany (Cedar Mill) and Murray - Scholls (Beaverton) areas, respectively, the new libraries attracted many new users. Increasing the number of residents who use the library is, in part, a marketing, publicity, and outreach issue. However, there is no mistaking the key factor in library use is the convenient location of the library to residents of the service area. 1 Public Library Statistics, 2009 -10, Oregon State Library 2 The 2010/11 population was calculated by the consultant team. It applies the mid -point of the Metro population growth range. See Figure 1 for calculations at the low, middle, and high points of the Metro range. 3 Metro is the Portland regional government entity with responsibility for regional planning. Its regional focus includes Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. 4 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. 2009 -10 530,362 2008 -09 495 ' 0 " Number of f - Patron 2007 -08 446,889 ` Visits 2006 -07 ` 2005 -06 373,176 1-2.g t . i s ID r_ 1111tls_ 2009 -10 1,481,715 Number of 2008 -09 1;309,249 Items ...._ t Checked 2007 -08 1,131,071 Out 2006 -07 �— 925,002 it 2005 -06 4 I E_ I< 2009 -10 308 l xr MI i ■_ 1"...1=It lmru ! Number of 2008 -09 274 - -4,.. Computer 1 I' 2007 -08 IIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEZI .- ' Classes _ Offered 2006 -07 197 } � 2005 -06 84 A. MP 4 " , . 2009 -10 29,454 - Wireless Use in 2008 -09 26,953 Hours 2007 -08 14 , 357 . > ;� . Tigard Public Library ■ Strategic Plan ■ 2010 -2015 ;10 Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA RUTH METZASSOCIATES 5 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study 2. Demographics In 2008, WCCLS commissioned a county -wide analysis of the library market in Washington County. The analysis was undertaken by Civic Technologies using a product called Library Decision. Library Decision is a library planning service that uses state -of -the art geographic information systems and census data to analyze relationships between community needs and library resources. The goal is to enable libraries to deliver ever more effective services as a result of library leaders' better understanding the market segments in their communities. The demographic profile of the County as a whole is of an educated population and one that will become increasingly affluent. The education level and the average household income are higher than in Oregon or the U.S. Two - thirds of households are families with or without children while one - quarter are households with people living alone. Families tend to be small. Many residents commute to work, on average 23.7 miles. Residents are relative newcomers. More than 60% moved into the County between 1995 and 2000. The Civic Technologies report on WCCLS describes community lifestyle segments, neighborhood by neighborhood, for each library service area. These neighborhood profiles, called Tapestry Segments, are the result of analyzing clusters of data and sorting them at the neighborhood level into a lifestyle segment taxonomy. The sorting is based on many attributes such as income, employment, home value, housing type, education, household composition, age, and other key determinants of consumer behavior. According to Civic Technologies, the County, including the Tigard Service Area has a variety of lifestyle segments that tend to have these characteristics in common. Although not exclusively so, residents tend to be: A. Well- educated, affluent families (mostly with children below age 18) working in professional and managerial occupations B. Young, start -up families (with and without children) progressing on the income ladder C. Young, well- educated individuals or married couples that are technologically savvy, living urbane lifestyles focused on their careers. Given the demographics of the County as a whole and of the Tigard Service Area it is reasonable to conclude that the public's demands on the Library will only grow with the growth of the population. 6 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. 3. Community Interest and Political Considerations In the course of this study, the consultant team interviewed the City of Tigard Mayor, Craig Dirkson, and facilitated a February 23, 2011 meeting of key community members identified by the Library Foundation. The purpose of the interview and community meeting was to present the initial findings of this study and to get a sense of community interest, concerns, ideas, and political considerations about the possibility of future library expansion. In summary, the consultant team found that these community leaders agree that the population growth and growing use of the library warrants thoughtful consideration and probably future expansion. They commended the Library Foundation for initiating the feasibility assessment. However, they are concerned about the sustainability of an expansion given the economic downturn and the effect that has probably had on the voters' willingness to pay a higher price for the operations of a library expansion. Still, they said that the new library has brought the community together and that it is likely to do so in the future. They surmised that the population growth in a community that uses the library and values it will undoubtedly mean the need for more space. Depending on the pattern of population growth, a branch centered in the heart of an underserved and heavily populated area could be a better form of expansion than an addition to the existing facility. Any future planning should identify gaps or holes of service. The expansion could take the form of adding to the current facility or adding a branch library. They said that the Foundation should watch the population growth and where the population growth happens in Tigard. They also said that part of the population is not aware of the library and that future expansion should have as an objective reaching the unserved residents. Any future planning should recognize that convenience is a key factor in attracting new library users. Regardless of whether a future expansion is at the present site or at an outlet or branch elsewhere, they are interested in better utilization of the existing facility and services. The community meeting room was mentioned as an example of improving use through access when the library is closed. Publicizing the services of the library was suggested by some. Parking problems at the existing Tigard Public Library were mentioned. Any future consideration of an expansion of the existing library should take this into account. Adding parking spaces to the current location is not likely given geophysical constraints and the local preference for preserving the integrity of the nearby wetlands area. Other arrangements would have to be made to meet code for required parking spaces. Tigard Public Library Foundation FF RUTH METZASSOCIATES 7 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study 4. Operating Costs For illustrative purposes, the table below includes a line item budget for a 9,000 SF branch library, the approximate space deficit for a 2020 population. The estimated operating cost in 2010 dollars is $747,800. This is a reasonable ball park estimate for a leased branch, an owned branch, or an expansion of the existing library. It includes a lease, but this would be replaced by facilities charges in the case of an owned branch or expansion of the current Library. Estimated Annual Operating Cost Base 9,000 SF Leased Tigard Branch, 2010/11 Dollars Salaries and Benefits FTE FY 2010/11 Library Services Supervisor 1.00 $77,100 Library Assistant 4.00 $216,800 Library aide 2.50 $103,000 Extra Help $15,000 Salaries and Benefits Subtotal 7.50 $411,900 Office Expense $1,000 Office Furniture $250 Dept. Equipment $500 Special Dept Supplies $1,000 Membership fees $0 Library Material $100,000 Computer Equipment $4,000 Computer Software $0 Travel & subsistence $0 Training $150 Mileage Reimbursement $500 Communications Expense $3,000 Public Relations Expense $2,000 Building Expense $2,000 Building Maintenance $2,000 Professional Services $12,000 Maintenance Contracts $6,000 Rents and Leases $20 /SF $180,000 Materials & Services Subtotal $314,400 Office Furniture $0 Equipment $500 Improvements $500 Capital Outlay Subtotal $1,000 Library Reprographics Fund $8,500 Library Insurance Fund $12,000 Subtotal $20,500 Grand Total $747,800 8 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. 5. Library Space and Building Requirements The Oregon Library Association (OLA) has developed a set of standards for library planning. These standards represent a common guide on which to base quality public library service in Oregon. These standards cover governance, access, staff, materials and services, technology, community involvement and facilities. The current Tigard Public Library main facility is 48,430 square feet. In order to meet the OLA standards for facility planning, the formula for the minimum space requirement is as follows: For a service population of more than 50,000 provide "38,750 square feet for the first 50,000 and 0.61 square feet per capita in excess of 50,000 population." The table below shows incremental population estimates over 25 years using the metro mid -point range growth factor. It includes square footage requirements and deficits over a 25 year timeline. Planning Horizon 2010/11 2015/16 2020/21 2025/26 2030/31 2035/36 Service Area Population (Metro growth rate mid - range: 69,256 74,718 80,612 86,970 93,830 101,231 1.0153) Square Feet Required per 50,496 53,828 57,423 61,302 65,486 70,001 OLA Standard Existing Facility 48,430 48,430 48,430 48,430 48,430 48,430 Square Footage Deficit 2,066 5,398 8,993 12,872 17,056 21,571 per Population Growth Refer to the expanded table in Exhibt D and the following page, "Space Needs Diagram ", which illustrates the minimum space requirements over time. The data illustrates that the Tigard Public Library facility has already reached a deficit as far as square footage requirements versus the current service area population. • By the 2015/16 planning horizon, the deficit will have reached 5,398 square feet. • By the 2020/21 planning horizon, the deficit will have reached 8,993 square feet, and so on. It is therefore advisable that the Tigard Public Library begin consideration of an expansion of their services and the physical space required to house these services. Since a stand -alone branch building requires a large commitment to purchase land and /or an existing building, this option seems more feasible to consider a few years in the future. This option would also require additional future planning and expansion space in order for the Library to stay in that location for years to come. The option to lease a space within an existing building requires far less of a commitment and less cost for the more immediate future. It is reasonable for the Library to consider planning for a smaller branch of approximately 6,000 square feet in a leased space to open in 2015. The need for additional space is one factor in determining a need for expanded services. Others would include ease of access to library services in the community. Would an additional location enable other patrons to more easily use library services? Would it benefit the community as an additional place to meet, both formally and informally? Would it benefit the community as a more convenient place to participate in library programs? Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA 9 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study RUTH METZASSOCIATES Space Needs Diagram Oregon Library Association Minimum Requirements Minimum space requirements 38,750 square feet for the first 50,000 and 0.61 square fee per capita in excess of 50,000 population. 21,571 sf Branch es) 2,066 sf Branch 5,398 sf Branch 8,993 sf Branch 48,430 sf Existing" 48,430 sf Existing 48,430 sf Existing 48,430 sf Existing 2010 5 -year (2015) 10 -year (2020) 25 -year (2035) Current population Projected population Projected population Projected population 69,256 74,718 80,612 101,231 OLA Minimum Requirement OLA Minimum Requirement OLA Minimum Requirement OLA Minimum Requirement 50,496 SF 53,828 SF 57,423 SF 70,001 SF 10 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc 6. Expanded Service Options Once the decision has been made to expand Tigard Public Library services and physical space, exploration and comparison of various facility types should be undertaken. The following table titled "Expanded Service Options" compares the relative advantages and disadvantages of four expansion scenarios: 1. New, stand -alone branch building (owned property scenario) 2. Renovation of an existing building (owned property scenario) 3. Storefront branch tenant improvement in an existing building (leased property scenario) 4. Expansion of the existing Tigard Public Library building Tigard Public Library Foundation 11 RUTH MEr Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study �°� 12 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Expanded Service Options Feasibility Study May 4, 2011 New Renovation Lease Addition Pro S Opportunity to create architecture with high civic presence Political and community support may be high for re -use and re- purposing of existing 'olitical and community support may be high for lower initial Current Library site has already been buildings — viewed as a sustainable and responsible choice nvestment — re -use of existing space viewed as a sustainable planned for future expansion Opportunity to locate facility near under served population - uid responsible choice Sustainable: improvements of an existing building, no new property needed Existing building was built recently. Configurable to library building program Opportunity to locate facility near underserved populations therefore. infrastructure upgrades to the Opportunity to locate facility near under served populations existing facility would be minimal Opportunity for State -of- the -Art. highly efficient building infrastructur" Sustainable: improvements of an existing space, no new land Building envelope designed to highest energy codes and standards needed Staffing. maintenance and operations including insulation and glazing costs would likely be less than stand - Most temporary, flexibility to move if space no longer meets alone branch library options Building structure designed to meet seismic codes and Sta ,:., needs of the Library mm Opportunity to landscape the property to best extent with vegetation Lower initial investment — monthly rent vs. purchase of building appropriate to the area and providing shade in parking areas and property Opportunity to provide sustainable features within landscape and property Building owner may provide tenant improvement allowance as part of lease agreement for interior or exterior improvements Cons Less sustainable - if construction of building and parking is on new land Hazardous material abatement may be necessary Little to no opportunities to improve existing landscape with Disruption in services and access to rather than reuse of existing building and /or existing property sustainable vegetation and other features existing facilities during construction Retrofit electrical, plumbing and mechanical to most current energy codes and standards Hazardous material abatement of site / soil may be necessary Likely retrofit electrical. plumbing and mechanical to most Loss of open park/natural area Retrofit to most current seismic codes and standards may be required pending current energy codes and standards Demolition of any existing structures. paving, vegetation on site, additional determination of existing building use Increased parking requirements costs Retrofit technology to meet current and anticipated future needs Retrofit technology to meet current and anticipated future needs of the Library of the library Would not improve service to Property purchase and full building shell costs incurred neighborhoods farther away from main In cases of historic buildings. meet requirements to preserve historic building library or to under served areas of Tigard Strong political support and economic environment likely required to components and design / approval by historic review agency. Additional costs may be achieve funding incurred Property purchase costs incurred Remarks Identify site sufficiently sized for current needs, as well as for future Availability of an appropriate building / site when needed: size to fit program. Availability of an appropriate space / site when needed: size Additional parking may be required by expansion of both building, parking and other site improvements characteristics. accessibility (physical space, including ADA. access by foot and transit, to fit program, characteristics. accessibility (physical space, code. etc.). parking availability. etc. including ADA, access by foot and transit, etc.), parking Site characteristics, such as topography. slope and soil conditions need to availability, etc. be analyzed in detail to assist in feasibility determination Verify opportunities to improve or replace existing landscape with sustainable vegetation and other features Character of building complex could impact draw of patrons to the Library space Verify sufficient daylighting / views opportunities Verify sufficient daylighting / views opportunities Verify sufficient existing parking area or sufficient area available for parking Verify sufficient area for future expansion The character of the existing building should lend itself to the civic nature of a Library facility Cost Project Cost - $365/sf * Project Cost - $235/sf * Project Cost - $128/sf Project Cost - $365 /sf 5 -yr projection Opening Day Collection - $15,000 Opening Day Collection - $15,000 Lease Rate - $17 /sf Opening Day Collection - $15,000 (20151 * Not including land or building acquisition costs. * Not including land or building acquisition costs. Opening Day Collection - $15,000 * Refer to Exhibit G for more detailed project cost information. F'FA RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES Tigard Public Library 5, Co*surtmg services for library arid community leaders Tigard Oregon - 7. Criteria and Options for Potential Branch Library Sites The objective of proper site selection is to expand library services and improve access to library services to the greatest number of the expanding service population of the Tigard Public Library. The project team has examined sources such as City of Tigard development, zoning and transit plans (Exhibit E) to determine where population growth is expected and where the best site access might occur. We also considered was proximity to schools, senior communities, green space (current and future) as well as other amenities. Besides the option to purchase or lease a commercially available property, the City should also consider co- locating a library and collaboratively funding the operations of a library service provided by the library for another entity. Schools and community colleges are very compatible with public libraries when it comes to these types of partnerships. While the availability of other potential feasible sites or areas might arise prior to initiating an actual site selection process, the project team has selected five possible locations (A -E) for consideration. These are intended as general locations, not specific sites. The availability and feasibility of these locations may also change prior to initiating an actual site selection process. Potential Branch Library Locations A. Intersection of SW Pacific Hwy 99 and SW Durham Road • On major transit line • Proximity to schools • Proximity to senior communities • Proximity to retail centers • Potential for availability of existing space to renovate • Parking availability • Distance to Tigard Public Library main facility: 2.8 Miles • Distance to Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch: 4.6 Miles B. SW Pacific Hwy 99, between SW Gaarde Street and SW Bull Mountain Road • On major transit line • Proximity to schools • Proximity to senior communities • Proximity to retail centers • Potential for availability of existing space to renovate • Parking availability • Eliminates barrier of Hwy 99 for residents in western portion of Tigard • Distance to Tigard Public Library main facility: 1.5 Miles • Distance to Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch: 3.7 Miles Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES 13 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study C. SW Pacific Hwy 99, between SW Gaarde Street and SW Walnut Street • On major transit line • Proximity to schools • Proximity to retail centers • Potential for availability of existing space to renovate • Parking availability • Eliminates barrier of Hwy 99 for residents in western portion of Tigard • Distance to Tigard Public Library main facility: 1.7 Miles • Distance to Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch: 3.6 Miles D. Summer Creek Properties on SW Tigard Street Adjacent to Fowler Middle School • Although near major transit lines, walking access from transit to the property is not optimal • Proximity to schools • Farther than Locations A, B and C to retail centers • Eliminates barrier of Hwy 99 for residents in western portion of Tigard • Park setting similar to Tigard Public Library main facility • Site owned by the City of Tigard • New building construction would be required • Distance to Tigard Public Library main facility: 2.1 Miles • Distance to Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch: 2.8 Miles E. Near SW Hall Blvd and Metzger Elementary School • Near transit line • Proximity to schools • Potential for availability of existing space to renovate • Parking availability • Distance to Tigard Public Library main facility: 2.3 Miles • Distance to Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch: 4.0 Miles Notes • Distances noted are the average distance of the three routes indicated on Googlemaps.com. • Distance between Tigard Public Library main facility and Beaverton City Library, Murray Scholls Branch is 4.6 miles. While site selection would be dependent on a wide range of factors, the preferred Expanded Service Option will drive the site selection to the greatest extent. For instance, an existing building to renovate that meets the Library's criteria may not be available. Included in this document as Exhibit F is a Site Evaluation Criteria rating sheet that should be used in determining a proper site, once the process begins. 14 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. 1 ___.i J Feasibility Study e . Attachment 3 May 4, 2011 TA,ORSITRI7r RD /, I1 &4, 1 Planning 8 r Boundaries ' 56 64 _I City of Tigard t2 , 43 I Oregon — di .4g:i. Z 76 • .'i, , 4 1 • s , ' _ ",Q* " 1 ' Metro UGB WSW WNj11"'" Tigard ' 1A,.I.ME y � . rt Urban Services! - ; AC ',/, - .4 78 Planning Area fig ii., UGB A 64 mi ni 12, . Expansion Area P � . City of Tigard Mowwna, � , � 94 f o ::::: e • 4, #] e .4v,„, r a Frequent Service 38 I. Area 63 �� i .. ` I "e. as ... �.. /..../., / POSSIBLE MIA. Ii.1dM Renunu Il le m.k.. u. 6aus BRANCH A .o tureZY .% / S.. , ' r -- _.............„..........." ■ ; _ � . — ,... .wry, —.- / F'FA RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES Tigard Public Library _onsuttong servlees (or , brary and rommuney leaders Tigard, Oregon ril 8. Conclusions and Recommendations Given the projected population growth, the popularity of the Library, and the demographics of the population, it is important to begin planning now for an expansion of the Library. It is important to continue tracking the population growth, population density, and development of the City. The consultants recommend exploring with Civic Technologies its ability to provide market segment analysis of the service area population projections over the next 15 -20 years. In that case, the Foundation could contract with Civic Technologies or negotiate a piggy -back contract with Civic Technologies through WCCLS. We recommend a conversation with Civic Technologies about this report and what that company might be able to produce to further inform Tigard Public Library future expansion. Within five years, there will be a deficit in square footage per OLA "Adequate" standards of approximately 5,400 square feet. At that time, the library would probably need to expand in some form. While the initial expansion may be too small to commit to a new library building, the size would be ideal for a leased and renovated tenant space in an existing building. A leased space would require a much smaller commitment of time and resources to get started. It would also serve as an opportunity to observe how expanded services are affecting the community and how they would need to be further expanded or targeted. The leased space could also include a community meeting space for small programs. Next Steps • The Tigard Public Library Foundation will advance a copy of the Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study to the Tigard City Council. • The Tigard Public Library Foundation will invite a dialogue with the Tigard City Council to discuss the study findings and future plans for expanded service options for the Tigard Public Library. • The library project team should convene to determine the type of service expansion that should be provided, including the possibility of a new branch. • A programming study should be done to determine spatial and square footage requirements determined by specific services, programs, staff needs, spaces, collection size and composition. • A site selection process for available leasable space should be initiated several months in advance of planning to open a library branch. The leased space should be large enough to meet the square footage requirements for the next 5 -10 years. The configuration of the leased space should also be considered so the program can be laid out effectively and efficiently. Other considerations would include access to daylight and parking as well as visibility from the street. See comments in the "Expanded Service Option" diagram. Time will be needed to both find appropriate and available spaces, but also to negotiate a lease, etc. By 2020, the service area population and growth projections should be reanalyzed and the Library can make a determination as to whether plans to build a more permanent branch library structure should be considered. Tigard and Washington County is going to continue to steadily grow in population and employment. As the City of Tigard continues to plan for future growth, improved services and an improved living /work experience, the library presence should be included in this growth and improvement. Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES 15 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study Exhibits 16 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Exhibit A - Sources 1. Interview of Mayor Craig Dirksen 2. Beaverton Murray Scholls Branch Budget 3. Beaverton Public Library public service transaction data; comparison circulation data in WCC libraries. 4. Interview of Ron Bunch, City of Tigard Community Development Director 5. Metro 20 and 50 year Regional Population and Employment Forecasts 6. Metro's Regional High Capacity Transit Plan 7. Tigard Development Boundary Map 8. Civic Technologies 2008 Washington County Cooperative Library Services report 9. Tigard Library Service Area Map (from Civic Technologies report) 10. Tigard Downtown Future Vision: A Visual refinement of the TDIF January 2009 (City of Tigard, University of Oregon) 11. Tigard 99W Corridor Urban Design Vision, Executive Summary, May 2010 (City of Tigard, University of Oregon) 12. WCCLS service area population table 2010 from Eva Calcagno 13. Annual Statistical Report 2010, Public Libraries, Oregon State Library 14. Tigard Public Library Strategic Plan, 2010 -2015 15. Tapestry Segmentation document 16. Tigard Library Patron Analysis, City of Tigard area, from Civic Technologies Tapestry Segments data 17. Tigard Library Patron Analysis, Tigard Library Service area, from Civic Technologies Tapestry Segments data 18. Tigard Public Library Performance Audit, Jeanne Goodrich, 2007 19. Ayer's Materials Handling Report, May 13, 2010 20. Tigard Library survey results summary, 2009 21. Tigard Library survey responses to question 8, 2009 22. Tigard Library Survey Results Summary, 2010 23. Tigard Library Patron Survey, 2010, responses to "What Would you Like to Ask Us ?" 24. Site Visit and Interview: Peter Leonard, Library Director, Cedar Mill Library, Bethany Branch 25. Site visit and interview: Ed House, Library Director, Beaverton Public Library and John Finn, Branch Manager, Murray - Scholls Branch 26. Review of Oregon Public Library Standards: Facilities (updated 2010) Tigard Public Library Foundation RH METZASSOCIATES FFA UT 17 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study ° °" °""° ° ASSOC """" °" Exhibit B - Civic Technologies Map 1.2 Map 1.2: Existing Washington County Cooperative Library System Outlets Q c lank N rn liiln r r „a i, i Jr I \ �\,� , I 1 4 o <, , Le. r ��. 114. a sh -� � --- �.- f T • aq . � 4 1 F e u —T � aw n ...? —+' ,.. r x _— Libraries ( \ i , I 1B Pubic Limy + `■ � ■ ]Ca00 AY Camaaagl Mary SWww i ..Jr- �•', ® • Gear MI C•0naaw Lavery O felony - _\ r ' OrOMNIYeyI CtY war y '4 ��. ilf 760dnlbale CUrOwtlyLarary 1 f a i 14 awrmownur+n — , P e lUyao lbw Part Branch 1 10 Mann Plans Pubic Livery 1s, d ' ee' n One. CabwaMaCove Yamhj -,, 4* 1 s •o0 12 aIr0 Pnnr: Limy . 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Exhibit D - Tigard Population Growth Estimates EXHIBIT D: TIGARD POPULATION GROWTH ESTIMATES IN RELATION TO OREGON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION STANDARDS Tigard Population Library Service Area 2010/11 2015/16 2020/21 2025/25 2030/31 2035/36 Metro Growth rate Low (1.37 percent) 69147 74015 79225 84803 90774 97164 Metro growth rate high (1.70 percent) 69372 75472 82109 89330 97185 105732 Metro growth rate mid -range (1.0153) 69256 74718 80612 86970 93830 101231 square footage /capita low pop growth 0.7004 0.6543 0.6113 0.5711 0.5335 0.4984 rate square footage /capita high pop growth 0.6981 0.6417 0.5898 0.5421 0.4983 0.4580 rate square footage /capita mid range pop 0.6993 0.6482 0.6008 0.5569 0.5161 0.4784 growth rate Square Feet Required OLA Standard for Tigard low 50426.62 53399.15 56577.25 59979.83 63622.14 67520.04 OLA Standard for Tigard high 50566.92 54287.92 58336.49 62741.3 67532.85 72746.52 OLA Standard for Tigard mid range 50495.94 53828.18 57423.24 61301.88 65486.46 70001.09 Square Footage Deficit For Population Growth Deficit low 1997 4969 8147 11550 15192 19090 Deficit high 2137 5858 9906 14311 19103 24317 Deficit mid -range 2066 5398 8993 12872 17056 21571 20 Fletcher Farr Ayotte. 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Proximity to existing public amenities and services (cultural and educational facilities, parks public offices, etc.) 4. Accessibility to natural light. 5. Compatible with quiet library functions. - 0 - .0- 0 0 6. Compatible with adjacent uses. .0- 0- 7. Proximity to existing public transportation. 0 8. Provides opportunities for civic identity. -0- -0- .0- -0. Site Expansion /Feasibility 9. Compatible with future planned activities (cultural and educational .- facilities, parks public offices, etc.) 10. Adequate site area (exclusive of parking) to allow for future -0- -0- -0- horizontal expansion of the library facility. 11. Economic feasibility and potential speed of site acquisition .G- -0- (demolition of existing structures, environmental hazards, flood planes, utility and other right of ways, etc.). 12. Known presence of hazardous materials on site. -e- -G- -0- -G- -0- 13. Soil conditions appropriate for building construction. -9- -e- -e- 14. Topography / slope suitable for building construction. -0- - 0 0 Accessibility 15. Ease of pedestrian access from off - street parking to the library. 0 0 0 -� 16. Multiple, safe and convenient routes for vehicular access. - 0 0 0 0 0 17. Multiple, safe and convenient access routes for pedestrians 0 0 0 0 (neighborhood residents, school children, elderly). Parking 18. Adequate size to accommodate required off - street surface parking. . 19. Opportunities for shared parking (existing, within one block). �1 20. Opportunities for shared parking (planned, within one block). � 0 4 - 0 0 0 TOTAL POINTS Rating Scale: -111- Excellent (1) - Acceptable (.5) -9- Unacceptable (0) :: N/A F.FA 22 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Exhibit G - Project Cost Estimate NEW BUILDING SITE ACQUISITION Land Purchase NOT KNOWN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST Estimated Construction Cost for one story building $200.00 /SF SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $32.00 /SF Based on 16% of building cost (Includes existing building demolition, grading, curbs, walks, paving, drainage and utilities) FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (FF &E) $20.00 /SF Based on 10% of building cost (Includes tables, chairs, lounge furniture and shelving) INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS (SOFT COSTS) $63.00 /SF Based on 25% of building & site development cost (Includes administration, permits and fees, construction inspections, utility permits and fees, architectural and engineering fees, project management fees, reimbursable expenses, security system, telecommunication systems, special consultants, owner's project contingency) SUBTOTAL $315.00/SF Prior to inflation INFLATION 1.159% Based on 3% per year over 5 years TOTAL ONE STORY NEW BUILDING $365.00/SF Tigard Public Library Foundation R METZ FFA UTH 23 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study °°' "" ° '° " " """" " "� ` Exhibit G - Project Cost Estimate (continued) RENOVATED EXISTING BUILDING SITE ACQUISITION Land Purchase NOT KNOWN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST Estimated Construction Cost for one story building $150.00 /SF SITE DEVELOPMENT COST NOT KNOWN Assumes site conditions and parking is adequate for project and no further site development is necessary. FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (FF &E) $15.00 /SF Based on 10% of building cost (Includes tables, chairs, lounge furniture and shelving) INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS (SOFT COSTS) $37.50/SF Based on 25% of building cost (Includes administration, permits and fees, construction inspections, utility permits and fees, architectural and engineering fees, project management fees, reimbursable expenses, security system, telecommunication systems, special consultants, owner's project contingency) SUBTOTAL $202.50/SF Prior to inflation INFLATION 1.159% Based on 3% per year over 5 years TOTAL ONE STORY RENOVATED BUILDING $235.00/SF 24 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. Exhibit G - Project Cost Estimate (continued) LEASED SPACE TENANT IMPROVEMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST Estimated Construction Cost for one story building $80.00 /SF SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $00.00 /SF Assumes site conditions and parking is adequate for project and no further site development is necessary. FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (FF &E) $8.00 /SF Based on 10% of building cost (Includes tables, chairs, lounge furniture and shelving) INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS (SOFT COSTS) $22.00 /SF Based on 25% of building cost (Includes administration, permits and fees, construction inspections, utility permits and fees, architectural and engineering fees, project management fees, reimbursable expenses, security system, telecommunication systems, special consultants, owner's project contingency) SUBTOTAL $110.00 /SF Prior to inflation INFLATION 1.159% Based on 3% per year over 5 years TOTAL ONE STORY RENOVATED BUILDING $127.49/SF Tigard Public Library Foundation FFA 25 Tigard Public Library Feasibility Study RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES Exhibit G - Project Cost Estimate (continued) ADDITION TO EXISTING BUILDING SITE ACQUISITION Land Purchase $00.00 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST Estimated Construction Cost for one story building $200.00 /SF SITE DEVELOPMENT COST $32.00 /SF Based on 16% of building cost (Includes existing building demolition, grading, curbs, walks, paving, drainage and utilities) FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (FF &E) $20.00 /SF Based on 10% of building cost (Includes tables, chairs, lounge furniture and shelving) INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION COSTS (SOFT COSTS) $63.00 /SF Based on 25% of building & site development cost (Includes administration, permits and fees, construction inspections, utility permits and fees, architectural and engineering fees, project management fees, reimbursable expenses, security system, telecommunication systems, special consultants, owner's project contingency) SUBTOTAL $315.00/SF Prior to inflation INFLATION 1.159% Based on 3% per year over 5 years TOTAL ONE STORY NEW ADDITION $365.00/SF 26 Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. FletcherFarrtAyottetlnc FFA ARCHITCC T CFI P1. ANNIN(; INH RIORS RUTH METZ ASSOCIATES Consulr services for library and community leaders AIS - 498 Item #: 3. C. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve the Park and Recreation Board Advisory Board Bylaws Prepared For: Steve Martin Submitted By: Steve Martin Public Works Item Type: Resolution Meeting Type: Consent Agenda ISSUE Shall the Council adopt a resolution approving the Park and Recreation Advisory Board bylaws? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends the Council adopts the resolution. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY • The City has directed that all boards and committees adopt bylaws. • The Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) has been operating without bylaws, although some items typically addressed in bylaws are included in Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 2.12 entitled, "Park and Recreation Advisory Board." • PRAB members and staff have developed the attached bylaws in accordance with a City bylaw template. • The bylaws are consistent with the provisions in the TMC 2.12 and help to define the responsibilities and structure of the board. • The PRAB adopted the bylaws at its April 11, 2011, meeting. • The bylaws are now being submitted for Council consideration. OTHER ALTERNATIVES The Council could choose not to approve the proposed bylaws, could amend the proposed bylaws, or could allow the PRAB to continue to operate without bylaws. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS 2011 Tigard City Council Goal No. 3 - "Complete Plans for Parkland Acquisition." The PRAB advises the Council on matters related to parks and recreation. Currently, the PRAB is preparing recommendations on park property acquisitions and development projects funded through the park and open space bond measure approved by voters last November. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION This is the first time the PRAB bylaws have come before the Council. Fiscal Impact Cost: none Budgeted (yes or no): n/a Where Budgeted (department /program): Parks /Public Works Additional Fiscal Notes: There is no cost associated with this action. Attachments Resolution Exhibit A - TMC 2.12 Exhibit B - PRAB Bylaws AIS -557 Item #: 3. D. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title Resolution Adopting Principles of Cooperation and Collaboration between City of Tigard and • Oregon Department of Transportation Submitted By: Judith Gray Community Development Item Type: Resolution Meeting Type: Consent Agenda ISSUE Shall council adopt by resolution principles of cooperation and collaboration between the City of Tigard and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). • STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends that council adopt the resolution containing principles of cooperation and collaboration with ODOT. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY As part of ongoing efforts to establish regular and open discussions with ODOT, council has conducted regular meetings with Region 1 Manager, Jason Tell. Most of these meetings involved discussion of specific topics and projects. However, council also wished to establish principles of cooperation and collaboration to guide these and other discussions. At its October 26, 2010 meeting council approved a discussion draft of principles. The draft was shared with Jason Tell at council's November 16, 2010 meeting. Mr. Tell was requested to review the principles and suggest any modifications. He returned the principles with minor amendments. At council's May 24, 2011 study session staff presented the amended principles for discussion. No concerns or suggestions were raised. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to adopt the resolution, or may propose amendments. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Goal lc. Participate in the Southwest Corridor Study. Goal 1 d. Work with state and regional partners to modify the Transportation Planning Rule. Goal le. Work with partners on urbanization policy issues. Long Term Goals. Continue pursuing opportunities to reduce traffic congestion. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION October 26, 2010: Council discussed the upcoming November 16 meeting with Jason Tell, ODOT Region 1 Manager; and David Kim, ODOT Area Manager to discuss topics of shared interests. November 16, 2010: Council met with Jason Tell and David Kim and discussed topics of shared interests, including the draft principles of cooperation and collaboration. May 24, 2011: Council discussed ODOT's proposed changes to the draft principles. Attachments Resolution Principles AIS -592 Item #: 3. E. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve Interim City Manager Employment Agreement Prepared For: Tim Ramis, City Attorney Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley Administrative Services Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda ISSUE Consider the interim city manager employment agreement for the appointment of Liz Newton as the interim city manager. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Approve the proposed interim city manager employment agreement. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY City Council reviewed a proposed interim city manager employment agreement at its July 12, 2011, study session. After discussion, consensus of the City Council was the agreement was acceptable as drafted. City Attorney Ramis, during discussion with City Council, referenced Ms. Newton's request that the severance package be increased from three months to six months and be carried forward to her employment agreement as the assistant city manager. The City Attorney's office staff performed a final review of the agreement and Section 15 was revised to make it clear that when Ms. Newton returns to the Assistant City Manager position, her severance package is modified to be six months and her July 2006 Employment Agreement is so amended and the clause shall survive this interim agreement. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION July 12, 2011 Attachments Interim City Manager Employment Agreement AIS -481 Item #: 4. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): 30 Minutes Agenda Title: Legislative Public Hearing to Accept Trail System Master Plan, Adopt Minor Policy and Regulatory Changes, and Adopt a Project Priorities List Submitted By: Duane Roberts Community Development Item Type: Ordinance Meeting Type: Council Business Resolution Meeting - Main Public Hearing - Legislative Public Hearing - Informational ISSUE Should council accept the Planning Commission's recommendations to: 1. Accept the Greenway Trail System Master Plan (GTSMP); 2. Adopt related Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and Community Development Code amendments, and 3. Adopt the GTSMP Project Priorities List? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends council accept the Planning Commission's recommendations and adopt Greenway Trail System Master Plan (GTSMP) related Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and Community Development Code amendments. Staff also recommends council accept the Planning Commission's and Tigard Park and Recreation Advisory Board's (PRAB) recommendations to (1) accept the GTSMP; (2) adopt its Project Priorities List; and (3) perform a follow -up study of any missed opportunities for greenway trails, including feasibility of a greenway alignment for a Washington Square Loop Trail. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The recommended master plan contains useful information on the greenway trail system and a long term strategy for its completion. The master plan provides increased understanding of the challenges, costs and key implementation measures associated with the completion of the trail network. It will serve as an important reference point for all future planning work related to greenway trails. The GTSMP's objectives are to: • Increase opportunities for Tigard's citizens to walk, bike, and access transit • Create a framework for implementing the remaining sections of the greenway trail system • Identify locations for potential new greenway trails The process used to evaluate and select trail alignments included seven criteria: connectivity; safety and security; user experience; topographical constraints; environmental impacts; cost; and right -of -way, as it pertains to land ownership and the impact on adjacent private property. The recommended Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan and Community Development Code amendments primarily are intended to bolster the policy basis for trails. The Project Priorities List includes basic work scopes and rough cost estimates. The project rankings were based on a qualitative system that took into account the formal evaluation criteria, citizen input, stakeholder committee oversight and the judgment and experience of the consultants. The list includes 19 projects. On Monday June 20, 2011, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Greenway Trails System Master Plan (GTSMP) (CPA2011- 00003, DCA2011- 00001) and made a unanimous recommendation that the Tigard City Council: (1) approve the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and Community Development Code; (2) accept the GTSMP; and (3) adopt the Project Priorities List, with the qualification set forth by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for follow -up work as described below. On Monday, May 9, 2011, the PRAB considered the GTSMP and made a unanimous recommendation that Tigard City Council accept the GTSMP and adopt the Project Priorities List, with the qualification that a follow -up study be undertaken to identify any overlooked greenway trail opportunities in areas under served by the mapped trail network. As part of this study, PRAB recommended the Washington Square Trail alignment be revisited to explore the potential use of the existing culvert for a trail under crossing of Highway 217 and the potential donation of land for trail use by a major greenway landowner. Although it was part of the plan development process, the PRAB did not consider nor make recommendations regarding adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan and Community Development Code amendments. The reasoning was that land use matters are outside of the the Board's purview. On April 19, 2011, the consultant team gave a presentation to a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting on the development and main features of the draft master plan.Direction was solicited from the commission and council at that time. On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, council met with the citizens' committee overseeing the development of the GTSMP for an open -ended discussion of individual views and impressions regarding the plan and the process used in its development. The public involvement process used for the plan's development included a project website with an interactive map and comment tool, neighborhood surveys, open houses, newsletter stories and a stakeholder advisory committee. In this regard Council's attention is directed to the accompanying Planning Commission transmittal memo concerning the need for an improved communication process for planning- and development - related projects. Staff concurs with the Commission's comments. OTHER ALTERNATIVES None considered. The recommended plan and Development Code amendments are required to implement the GTSMP and to fulfill the conditions of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Growth Management (TGM) grant awarded to fmance the plan's development. Adoption of the Project Priorities List is required in order to include the cost of the identified projects in an updated parks system development charge (SDC) methodology study. This study will be used to update the city's Park SDC fee structure. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS 2011 Goal 1: Implement the Comprehensive Plan By facilitating alternative transportation options, the trail study also helps to implement council's long term goal "continue pursuing opportunities to reduce traffic congestion in Tigard." DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION March 9, 2011 April 19, 2011 Fiscal Impact Cost: N/A Budgeted (yes or no): N/A Where Budgeted (department /program): N/A Additional Fiscal Notes: The development of the GTSMP was financed by an ODOT Transportation Growth Management grant. The city's contribution included in -kind staff time, plus the cost of photocopying and postal services. Any proposed site - specific trail development would need separate budget authority and land use approval. Approval of the GTSMP's project list will make it possible to amend the parks SDC to raise revenue for construction and improvement of trails identified in the Plan. Attachments 1. Planning Commission Transmittal Memo 2. Staff Memo to Planning Commission 3. Sue Beilke's Written Testimony 4. Staff Response to Sue Beilke's Written Testimony 5. Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing 6. Ordinance Approving Amendments to the Comp Plan. TSP. and CDC 7. Ordinance Exhibit A - Staff Report to the Planning Commission 8. Ordinance Exhibit B - Proposed Amendments to Comp Plan. TSP. and CDC 9. Resolution Accepting the GTSMP 10. Exhibit A to Resolution Accepting the GTSMP - Exhibit A 11. Resolution Adopting the Project Priorities List Agenda Item No. Q c h... L Meeting of ' . : Lc • a 0 1 1 " City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: Tigard City Council From: David Walsh, President, Tigard Planning Commission Re: Planning Commission Recommendation - CPA2011 -00003 Date: June 30, 2011 On Monday, June 20, 2011 the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on the recently completed Greenway Trail System Master Plan, or GTSMP, (CPA2011- 00003, DCA2011- 00001) and made a unanimous recommendation that Tigard City Council: 1. Approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Code, and Transportation System Plan to implement the GTSMP; 2. Accept the GTSMP itself; and 3. Adopt the GTSMP's Project Priorities List. Planning Commission's purview includes transportation, and the greenway trail system increasingly functions as an alternative transportation facility. As emphasized in the recently - adopted Transportation System Plan, trails and other alternative transportation facilities promote walking and cycling and help provide the missing pieces of the transportation puzzle. Completion of the greenway trail system is critical to getting more people out of their cars and onto environmentally - friendly trails. Planning Commission feels the city's first -ever trail system master plan will provide the guidance needed to move forward with completing this important network. Having said that, and as the city's official Committee for Citizen Involvement for land use decisions, we are concerned about the communication process used during the development of the GTSMP and the public hearing notification process used with regard to its official acceptance and associated actions. Five residents of the Merestone Pond area testified at the June 20th hearing. These residents all indicated they were unaware of the recommended alignment for the Summer Creek Trail and had not received written notice of the public hearing process. The master plan recommends an on -street alignment for the Merestone Pond segment. However, the residents in attendance feared the trail alignment would be on -stream behind their properties, and all expressed the concern that the recent removal of the beaver dam was intended to make way for the trail. Staff primarily relied on a project webpage maintained by project consultants to keep interested parties informed of progress during the development of the trails master plan. Meeting minutes, technical reports, draft plans, and meeting and hearing notices were posted on this webpage. Such webpages commonly are used as a means to allow interested parties to follow a project. Meeting and hearing notices also were posted on the city webpage and hearing notices were advertised in the Tigard Times, as legally required. Unlike development proposals, legislative - type actions, such as the planning commission and council hearings related to the GTSMP, do not require individual notices to the owners of properties located within the vicinity of a potential future project. Nevertheless, although all the rules and usual procedures were followed in this instance, Planning Commission believes better communication is important and possible. Planning Commission is particularly concerned about the public hearing process. The handling of the GTSMP - related hearings illustrates a more general problem regarding legislative actions. Only those who signed up to receive city land use notices of all types received written notice of the GTSMP hearing. One way to improve the city's present system would be to establish a centralized notice list for interested parties. This would enable all people interested in a particular project, such as the GTSMP, or type of development to sign up for and receive meeting or hearing notices by e -mail or postcard. This would work best as a centralized system to which all project managers could feed meeting and hearing notice information for dissemination to those who wished to be kept informed. As pointed out by some of the citizens testifying at the June 20th hearing, websites essentially are "passive" and require people to go to the website to obtain information. Databases, like True Point, List Serve and others, are "active" in that they provide the technology to send e-mail and postcard notices of upcoming meetings and public hearings to interested parties. This could include legislative -type hearing where formal written notice is not now required. Planning Commission realizes the city's resources are limited, but believes an interested party's sign - up system should be implemented to supplement the present project webpage and "all or nothing" land use notification system. The recent GTSMP project emphasizes the need for investing staff time and resources in better communications. As a postscript, the commission also received written testimony the afternoon of the hearing from a citizen opposed to the GTSMP's acceptance. Staff provided written responses that adequately address each of the issues raised. Therefore, planning commission sees no reason to change its findings or recommendations. I : \LRPLN \Caren \GTSMP CC 072611 \PC transmittal memo.doc Agenda Item No. ' - A L4%7 ri-). a Meeting of alo-D1) q City ofTigard TIGARD Memorandum To: Planning Commission From: Duane Roberts, Project Planner Re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2011 -00003 Date: June 13, 2011 As defined in Tigard Municipal Code 2.08.010, "The purpose of the Tigard Planning Commission [inter alia] is to advise the City Council on general land use and transportation planning issues; long range capital improvement programs;" and to maintain, update and implement the City Comprehensive Plan and Development Code provisions. The Planning Commission is asked to consider three concurrent actions in regard to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA 2011 - 00003). Each relates to one of the roles defined above. These actions include: (1) approval of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Code, and Transportation System Plan to implement the city's recently developed Greenuv Trail System Master Plan (GTSMP); (2) acceptance of the GTSMP itself; and (3) adoption of the Project Priorities List included in the GTSMP. The GTSMP and its Project Priorities List was considered by the Park and Recreation Board in May 2011. The master plan is now submitted to the Planning Commission for its independent review and recommendation to council. Dual review is necessary due to the dual role of the greenway trail system, which functions as both a recreation and a transportation facility. That is, in addition to being a very popular recreational amenity, trails serve a significant number of transportation - oriented trips. The two uses are clearly related: a bike ride for exercise for one person is the route to work for another. Planning Commission's purview specifically includes • the transportation use of the trails. Local evidence that the greenway trail system functions as a transportation facility is provided by the city's annual trail count /survey conducted by volunteers over a six -day period. According to the 2009 and 2010 results of this survey, approximately one - fourth of overall weekday trail use is for transportation purposes (commuting to work or school, running errands) and three - fourths is for recreation purposes (walking or biking for pleasure or exercise). In the case of the Fanno Creek Trail, transportation trips account for one -third of weekday trail use. Further evidence of the transportation function of trails is that funding for the development of the Tigard GTSMP was provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) under its Urban Growth Management Program. Self - evidently, ODOT's mission is related to transportation (safety and efficiency) and not to recreation. Another rationale for Planning Commission focus on greenway trails as transportation facilities is the statewide transportation planning rule, which requires a multi- modal, balanced approach to transportation policy. The Project Priorities List is submitted to the Planning Commission in its capacity as an advisor to council on long range capital improvement programs. Although the GTSMP itself is recommended for "acceptance ", council is asked to "adopt" the Project Priorities list. Why the difference? Acceptance of the master plan provides greater flexibility and is in line with the city practice of accepting implementation -type plans. As noted in the staff report, the GTSMP is intended to be the implementation plan for the greenway trail system conceptually identified in the Park System Master Plan, adopted in 2009. The Prioritization Project List is recommended for adoption, because formal adoption is necessary legally for its proposed use as the trails component in a forthcoming methodology study to establish a revised Park System Development Charge imposed on new development. The question the Planning Commission is asked to address regarding the GTSMP is whether the plan is consistent with applicable goals in the comprehensive plan. The question the Planning Commission is asked to address regarding the Project Priorities List is whether each of the nineteen projects listed reflect the analysis of the GTSMP and the needs of the greenway trail system as a transportation facility. In other words, do the GTSMP and Project Priorities List provide the appropriate direction and set the right priorities for the completion of the greenway trail network? The question regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Plan, and Development Code amendments is whether the proposed changes meet applicable state, regional and local goals and policies. The plan itself by virtue of its being "accepted" or "received" as opposed to "adopted" is not regulatory, and no new development code regulations are proposed that would reduce the value of private property. Instead, implementation of the GTSMP, with the exception of the minor code changes related to the GTSMP - proposed trail classification system, exclusively relies on existing code provisions and modifications to existing goals and policies. The proposed goals and policy changes are designed to encourage and support trail development and to ensure that city goals and policies are consistent with the city's intent to complete the greenway trail system. Agenda Item No. L I. ,/-'1 4QU 1 , Meeting of � ( 0I GO Pr m ss; - Qi LKQ June 19, 2011 Planning Commission City of Tigard 13125 SW Ha11 Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 To: Planning Commission President and members: Re: Greenway Trail Standards; Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2011 -00003 and Development Code Amendment DCA2011 -00001 I am writing to provide comments on the above proposed amendments and the acceptance of the Greenway Trail system Master Plan. I am a long time resident (21 years) of Tigard and an advocate for wildlife, and a board member of the Fans of Fanno Creek, which works to protect and restore the natural resources in the Fanno Creek basin. I also served on the citizen committee that rewrote the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Spaces section of the CP. Proposed Changes: • Comprehensive Plan; Chapter 8, Action measure 8.1.20xix: If the city is going to change this action measure, it needs to drop the last words, "where possible ". Metro trail guidelines specifically state that trail placement should "avoid" riparian areas and stream crossings. This is important to adhere to, as I state here and as staff has stated in their report, most of what is left of natural resources in Tigard are streams and riparian corridors, and hence it is CRUCIAL that these areas that currently don't have trails stay TRAIL FREE, in order for wildlife to have a safe and undisturbed area to feed, rest, reproduce, etc. If people want to walk or bike somewhere they can use the street and sidewalks, that is what they are there for. In addition, the city needs to add sidewalks to streets so that people can walk. It is a waste of time and money to put trails in sensitive wetlands, etc. when these areas should be protected for wildlife, water quality, etc. This issue was discussed repeatedly when I served on the CP committee, and as a result we added Policy 6 that states "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to soley provide protection of natural resources..." This means and as we all agreed, some areas should NOT have trails!! I saw nothing in the staff report that address this important Policy and hence because of this failure, I ask the Planning Commission to deny the request to amend the CP or adopt the GTSMP. Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,... ". This proposal for new trails and the Amendments faisl to adequately address both of these policies and what impacts the changes may have, specifically to rare and state listed species (turtles, frogs, etc.) in significant habitat including nesting habitat along both Summer and Fanno Creeks. • CP, Action measure 8.2.2.ix: This new proposed measure is relatively meaningless and we oppose it based on the knowledge that signage does not work in reducing the number of people going off trail, etc. Is the city going to walk the trails and make sure people follow their signage? I doubt it. We even have a parks board member who routinely runs his two dogs loose at the Fowler property into the wetlands. How do we stop that? What we need is NO NEW TRAILS. • We oppose the acceptance of the GTSMP based on a number of factors: 1) When we commented on the Transportation Plan in October of 2010 (see our comments added below at the end) we saw and were told by Planner Darren Weiss that the Summer Creek Trail was NOT on the transportation plan. We also note that when the neighborhood trails group met, the Summer Creek Trail was a LOW priority due to cost and negative impacts to wildlife, etc. Now in this GTSMP, we see that this same trail has become a high priority and that it is even in the "planning stages ", despite huge opposition from this entire neighborhood and what we were told by Mr. Weiss. The fact that this trail is now back in the plan and that it is in the planning stages is a huge violation of trust between citizens and staff of the city of Tigard. We OPPOSE the Summer Creek trail, period. It is a bad idea, in great part due to the fact that this stream corridor still support rare painted turtles, wood duck, red- legged frogs and other species that MUST have quiet, backwater habitat to survive. o We also oppose the acceptance of the GTSMP because it has included Kruger Creek trail, which is a stream that has inadequate buffers already and putting a trail in this already too small buffer will have huge negative impacts to wildlife. o We also oppose the GTSMP acceptance because it proposes a sidewalk and nature trail in the Fowler property, also known as the Summer Creek Natural Area. This site is already loaded with trails, many of which have caused great damage to the camas prairie and other plants on the site. IF any new trail is proposed, then we need to look at what existing, illegal trails in sensitive areas should first be closed, and then determine where a new trail might be appropriate. Most of the site is wetlands and is TOO WET to have a trail in it. o The GTSMI' has failed in that it has not conducted a full analysis of what these new proposed trails may have on wildlife, including rare species such as turtles and frogs, birds, etc. Until this is thoroughly done, NO new trails should be proposed. We note that in all of the work done on this Plan, NO expert wildlife biologist was consulted. The Lower Willamette Turtle Working Group, of which I am a founding member, opposes trails in areas that support turtles or turtle populations and this includes both Summer and Fanno Creeks, due to their high level of disturbance and negative impacts to turtles and habitats from humans, dogs, etc. Sincerely, Sue Beilke 11755 SW 114 Place Tigard, OR 97223 Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek President, Friends of Summer Creek Director, The Oregon Turtle Conservancy Agenda Item No. I. t a c F� 3 Meeting of " ) 'OLD •Q191 I s + � m o ra y 1 Cn — & r (ice_ October 12, 2010 City of Tigard Mayor Dirksen and Council Members Re: Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Adoption / Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2010 -00001 Dear Mayor and Council members: The city of Tigard has developed a proposed transportation plan (TSP) for the next 25 years. We appreciate the time and effort that have gone into developing this plan. However, I have lived here now for over 20 years and as a biologist and wildlife advocate, and a member of a number of several local conservation groups, I am very concerned over the lack of protection and conservation of our natural resources in many instances as new development continues along with the infrastructure of roads, etc. Our new transportation plan MUST consider and incorporate much stronger protections for our remaining natural resources in order to adequately conserve the remaining habitats and fish and wildlife, while at the same time improving our infrastructure for roads, safe pedestrian crossings, etc. Our comments are as follows: • TRAILS — Many people use trails, myself included. However, trails do NOT belong in every greenway /open space left in Tigard. We must keep some greenways, etc. FREE of trails in order to minimize human disturbance and protect these Goal 5 Significant habitat resources. This is important, as the remaining greenways, etc. provide crucial habitat for songbirds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, waterfowl and many other species. Placing trails in these important areas can displace wildlife and cause serious disruption to migration corridors, breeding habitat, etc. Tigard has a number of State listed Sensitive - critical species that depend on their survival for these remaining habitats; the Red - legged frog and Western Pond and Painted turtles utilize Summer Creek and the adjacent riparian corridor and remaining uplands for feeding, basking, overwintering and breeding habitats. Transportation or movement is an issue for wildlife as well as for humans. Safe corridors are important for wildlife in order for species to move from habitat to habitat, for genetic health, and also to minimize mortality as well as numerous other reasons. An issue of Biology Letters, referenced in the Nature Conservancy News, in 2007, states that "Bringing dogs along on walks in sensitive natures reserves displaced birds, reducing sightings by more than 40 percent ". • Summer Creek trail/new crossing: The proposed Transportation Plan has a new proposed trail going through the riparian corridor /floodplain along Summer Creek (see map) as well as a crossing of the creek from Katherine Street to 116 Street. We adamantly OPPOSE this crossing of the stream as well as the proposed trail along Summer Creek. The bridge and trail would seriously compromise the intact riparian corridor along the creek, disrupt and disturb the habitat as well as the migration corridor for a host of species including migratory birds, the State listed painted turtle and waterfowl. This is one of the few, remaining areas in Tigard that still has native turtles and we need to leave it alone! This proposed trail would not help to get people from point A to B. It would in fact go nowhere and would only serve to disrupt wildlife activities along the creek and the riparian forest. Rather, it would be more prudent and cost efficient to install sidewalks on existing streets as well as safe crossings across SW 121 and other well used crossings. The cost estimate by the consultant last year was over $500,000!! just for the creek crossing and path to 116 That is a waste of taxpayer dollars and should be used for building safe street crossings instead! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SUMMER CREEK TRAIL /CREEK CROSSING from the TSP for the above reasons. We do not want it, neighbors don't want it and most important, wildlife does not want it in their habitat. • Fanno Creek Park trails; We OPPOSE any new trails that cross wetlands within Fanno Creek Park. Tigard is working with CWS to create a new meander of Fanno Creek. We cannot support any new trails in this area since this area is significant wildlife habitat and is one of few remaining crucial habitats for western pond turtles, which are highly sensitive to disturbance and are State listed. Rather, the existing, eroding trail to the south of the creek should be removed, and trails should be kept out of this area. • Metro's Green Trail Guidelines; the proposed TSP and any discussion of where to place any new trails should follow Metro's Green Trail Guidelines, which state that trails should AVOID stream crossings and riparian corridors. There is a reason for this, as these areas are considered Significant Habitat, and it is important to avoid and minimize disturbance to these very special areas that harbor a host of listed and declining species. • Safe Crossings: Rather than build new trails, which also are Very costly, we would like to see sidewalks and crossings installed along/across streets to get people to walk more and get out of their cars. One example of this is the need for a crossing at SW 120 and Tigard Place. People already use this crossing to get to Summer Lake Park. Another area that needs safe, marked crossings is at SW North Dakota Street and 115 • Tigard's Comprehensive Plan (CP) — The city of Tigard recently revised the CP, of which Policy 6 of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space section states that "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources.... ". And Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,...". Both of these policies were written by citizens including myself, who served on the committee for over a year, who are very concerned about natural resources in Tigard, and who wanted to make sure that these policies in the revised CP would protect our fish and wildlife and habitats. We specifically agreed and then stated in our meetings with city staff during development of the Natural Resources section of the CP that areas such as Summer Creek should NOT have new trails or stream crossings in order to make sure that wildlife and habitats were protected from disturbance, impacts, etc. The proposed TSP should adequately address existing goals and policies as mentioned above, which, in its current form, we believe it fails to do regarding the placement of new trails, etc. • Environmental Resources Map, Figure 4 -1; This map is not accurate and needs to be revised before this TSP can be adopted! For example, it does not show all the water bodies in Tigard, nor does it adequately show all of the significant Goal 5 resources or the floodplain areas. For example, on the Fowler School District property including the forested areas and associated floodplain, the floodplain boundary goes much farther to the north than depicted. This needs to be corrected. This is evidenced by the numerous patches of Camas on the site, which is an indicator plant for wet prairie habitat. In 2008 and 2009 I along with a consultant hired by Trust For Public Lands mapped all of these Camas /wet prairie sites on the Fowler property and they extend much farther north than originally thought. • Goals and policies in TSP; Upon reviewing the proposed goals and policies, we note that under Goal 1, there is a policy that states "The City shall strive to protect the environment.... ". Why is the wording always weakened when it comes to protecting the environment in Tigard ?? This wording should be changed to "The City Shall protect the environment...." Just drop the word "strive" which weakens the policy and as we note, no other policy here has the word strive in it. In addition, the wording of the current policy is in direct conflict with the goasl and policies of the adopted Tigard Comprehensive Plan (quoted above), which • Again, under Goal 1, The next policy is worded "The city shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment.... ". Rather, this should be changed to "The city shall AVOID impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation... ". Again, it is a weak policy in its present form, is in direct conflict with the already adopted goals and policies of the CP for Natural Resources, Parks, Trails and Open Spaces, and needs to be stronger. Citizens understand and are quite aware that mitigation often fails, and the best policy in the first place is to always AVOID any impacts to the natural environment, especially in Tigard's case where we already are in a state of having lost much of our uplands and riparian habitats. We can never replace what is lost. • Under Goal 3, there needs to be a new policy added that addresses natural resources and avoids impacts to fish, wildlife, etc. which currently is lacking under this goal. Our recommendation for a new policy is as follows: Our new policy: The City shall avoid placing any new trails and stream crossings in riparian habitats, significant habitat, greenways or across any streams in order to avoid impacts to these significant resources. • Streets; In the proposed TSP are several streets which are NOT needed, are too costly and most importantly, would cause too much environmental damage by crossing Fanno Creek and removing riparian habitat, etc. These include: o Extension of Ash Street across Fanno Creek o Extension of Walnut Street across Fanno Creek These need to be removed from the TSP permanently. Citizens do not want them, they are too costly, they would disrupt existing neighborhoods, they would cause too much damage and disturbance to Fanno Creek and the surrounding Significant Habitats and they would only cause more traffic problems by increasing traffic in these areas. • Bus transportation; many of our major streets including Tigard Street west of downtown, do not have bus transportation. This should be a MAJOR focus and part of our new TSP. We recommend the city go back and adequately address how bus transportation can meet the needs of the future of Tigard. We would rather have more buses than any new streets, it would be much cheaper and environmentally friendly if we had buses running on biofuels as many cities now do. • Hall Stree Bridge: Replace the existing and very inadequate Hall Street Bridge over Fanno Creek just east of the City Hall and west of the library. Replacing this bridge with a structure that allows water to flow unimpeded during flood events is needed and way past its due. Metro officials remarked on a field trip last year that Tigard should have been working with ODOT years ago to get this bridge replaced! We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed TSP. In conclusion, we believe that to wisely plan for the future transportation needs of Tigard, while at the same time protecting and conserving our remaining natural resources, that Tigard should focus on creating new safe street crossings for pedestrians, focus on new bus routes within the city and drop plans for new trails, roads, etc. that negatively impact our remaining natural resources. Sincerely, Susan Beilke Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek Director, The Turtle Conservancy President, Friends of Summer Creek Agenda Item No. q. , �! Meeting of `7 01(0 • a c7 t l Staff Responses to Sue Beilke's letter to Planning Commission, dated 6/19 received 6/20/11 Action Measure 8.1.20.xix Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible by adhering to the United States Access Board accessibility guidance and standards, AASHTO design guidance, and Metro trail standards, where possible. ... drop the last words, `where possible'. RESPONSE: We have some instances where existing greenway trails do not meet ADA standards, such as the connection from the main stem Fanno Creek Trail to the Senior Center. The slope of the area makes it difficult to achieve compliance without excessive switch backs that would increase the area disturbed by the trail. Staff does not recommend deleting "where possible ", given the topography of the city and instances where the choice may be between no trail and one that is not ADA compliance. Policy 6 The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources .. . RESPONSE: Beyond the ellipsis are the words `and other open .spaces to additionally provide nature - oriented outdoor recreation and trail - related activities." There is a well - documented history of the greenways providing routes for the greenway trail system. The greenway trail network was first delineated in 1974 in the Tigard Area Comprehensive Pedestrian- Bicycle Pathway Plan, which identified proposed on- and off -street bike /ped facilities. The off -street trails followed the Greenway System proposed in the 1971 Tigard Community Plan. Later, Tigard's first park system master plan, adopted in 1987 as the Tigard Park Plan, identified a network of proposed greenway trails within the City as did the updated Tigard Park System Master Plan adopted in 1999. The current park system master plan, adopted in 2009, contains the now official map of the greenway trail system, upon which the GTSMP is based. The network includes eight trails: Fanno Creek Trail, Tualatin River Trail, the Westside Trail, Washington Square Loop Trail, Summer Creek Trail, Pathfinder- Genesis trail, Krueger Creek Trail, and the "Tigard Street" Trail (see map attached). The Community Development Code implements this policy by requiring developers under 18.774.070.B.4 to provide an easement for trail as a condition of development approval. Under 18.775.070.B.4, a land form alteration or development plan must include a pedestrian /bicycle pathway in accordance with the adopted pedestrian /bicycle pathway plan, unless the construction of said pathway is deemed by the Hearings - Officer as FINDING: The open spaces included in the greenway system have historically been identified in adopted city documents as providing routes for greenway trails and not as areas to be managed solely for the protection of natural resources. Moreover, any proposed site - specific greenway trail We oppose the acceptance of the GTSMP based on a number of factors: because it includes the Summer Creek and Kueger Creek Trails .. . RESPONSE: Contrary to this statement the GTSMP calls for an on -street alignment for the majority of the Summer Creek and Krueger Creek Trails. Along Summer Creek it does include a segment connecting crossing from 116 to Katherine Street and the nature trail on the Fowler property. Along Krueger Creek it includes a short trail from to the fire station parking lot to Jack Park. The Kruger Creek Trail greenway portion that in the Greenway Plan connects a City owned parking lot to Jack Park. The short trail and bridge crosses the creek and riparian area to allow public access from an off -street parking area to an existing public park. The trail does not run down a narrow portion of greenway, but crosses the creek as quickly as possible as recommended in Metro trail guidelines. The bridge will be much less impactful than the damaged culvert that is still in the creek at this crossing The proposed nature trail has existed on the property for at least a decade (and probably longer). The proposed interpretive trail is a centerpiece of the education plan that will meet the terms of two grants used to fund the purchase of the property, and will comply with the conservation easement that are included in the grants agreements. There is no "new" trail proposed, though the existing trail may be moved if a better alignment with less impact on the environment can be found. A sidewalk is also proposed along Tigard Street, where none presently exists. This sidewalk likely will be required as part of approval conditions for the development of the park. The crossing at 116th was proposed because the recommended Summer Creek Trail is to the north of the greenway and located along Tigard Drive. The nearest crossings that provide access are at 121st, and at Fowler Middle School, to the existing interpretive trail. Pedestrians presently are using the greenway to cross Summer Creek as a shortcut. The proposed crossing would "elevate" the public out of the stream and riparian corridor with a boardwalk and bridge. The Greenway Trail Master Plan was not intended as a final analysis for wildlife impacts or engineering feasibility. It is simply the best alignment based on the partial analysis that could be included in this overarching study. More extensive studies of all kinds will need to be conducted before permitting and construction can occur. Staff does not recommend any changes to the proposed acceptance of the GTSMP. No expert wildlife biologist was included on the consultant team. As noted, the environmental consultant, Mason, Bruce & Girard was part of the consultant team. And any individual trail segments would be required to go through the land use approval process and meet any relevant environmental standards. Staff recommends acceptance of the GTSMP. Agenda Item No. / . 400 h 5 Meeting of -c(o. aQ0 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011 CALL TO ORDER President Walsh 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. ROLL CALL Present: President Walsh Vice President Anderson Commissioner Doherty Commissioner Hasman Commissioner Muldoon Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Schmidt Commissioner Shavey Absent: Commissioner Hasman Staff Present: Caren Frykland, Sr. Admin. Specialist; Cheryl Gaines, Associate Planner; Doreen Laughlin, Confidential Executive Assistant; Duane Roberts, Project Planner; Steve Martin, Parks & Facilities Manager; Susan Hartnett, Assistant Community Development Director COMMUNICATIONS - None CONSIDER MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2011 Meeting Minutes: President Walsh asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the June 6 minutes; there being none, Walsh declared the minutes approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (PDR) 2011 - 00002- BLACK ROCK COFFEE SHOP REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval for a Detailed Plan to construct a 462 square foot, drive- through coffee shop on a .45 -acre site. This application is part of a previously approved concept plan for the Sonic Drive -In restaurant to the south. LOCATION: SW Pacific Highway at SW Naeve Street (no site address) W:\ AGENDA \CCBSNS \Item04_Att05_Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hoar ng.doc Page 1 of 6 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING STATEMENTS President Walsh read the required statements and procedural items from the quasi - judicial hearing guide. There were no challenges of the commissioners for bias or conflict of interest. Ex -parte contacts: None. Site visitations: Matthew Muldoon, Dave Walsh; No challenges of the jurisdiction of the commission; no conflicts of interest. STAFF REPORT Cheryl Gaines, Associate Planner, went over the staff report (the staff report is available to the public one week before the hearing.) A letter from Pride Disposal was entered into the record and distributed to the commissioners as (Exhibit A). Criteria are generally satisfied — there are a few areas staff recommends discussion: 1. Concept /detailed plan consistency 2. Stacking lane 3. Signage 4. Pride Disposal Letter received — condition #1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Proposed plan meets or can be conditioned to meet the applicable standards, but there are a couple of areas of note. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed Detailed Plan subject to the recommended conditions of approval. QUESTIONS FOR STAFF There was a question regarding topsoil and the type used. Ms. Gaines stated that the City Arborist had no issues with any of the information given regarding topsoil. APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION Justin Lesher, Applicant, introduced himself. He spoke to the Commission about how he and his family live in Tigard and how they would be involved in Tigard in different areas (schools, local programs, etc.). He said he was looking forward to getting involved in the Tigard business community. Bryan Cole, Project Manager from MacKay & Sposito, Inc. spoke about the establishment and the fact that it is ADA compliant and has a safe and accessible route. He went through the alternatives on getting the cars to the establishment. He talked about the use of parking spaces by the employees. He noted that most of the customers are drive -thru and that parking is not needed for those customers. Mr. Cole distributed a letter from Ryan Hagler of Black W:\ AGENDA \CCBSNS \Item04_Att05_Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing.doc Page 2 of 6 Rock Coffee Bar (Exhibit B), and also a drawing and photograph (Exhibit C) that showed the elevation of Black Rock Coffee and what the area looks like that contains the trash. QUESTIONS FROM COMMISSIONERS Regarding sign placement: Mr. Cole said Sonic has a free standing sign already that's been permitted — it has a blank spot for Black Rock to come into — so they will use that blank spot for that purpose. Regarding irrigation: Mr. Cole said that the irrigation plan had been provided to Mr. Lesher for implementation and that it's a combination of water saving irrigation design for the lawn — not only for establishment but for long -term use. He said it's a permanent system, not temporary. Regarding peak hours and how they compare to Sonics (next door): Black Rock's peak hours occur first thing in the morning. They're pretty much done with the rush by 9:30am. Sonic, while they do have breakfast served there, would not consider those hours to be their peak hours. Their peak hours are mainly during lunch and dinner time. PUBLIC COMMENT TESTIMONY IN FAVOR — Jess Wetzel, 10110 SW Nimbus Ave., Tigard 97223 testified as the property owner and franchise lessee of the Sonic Drive In next door to where Black Rock would be located. He believes the peak hours for the two establishments would complement each other and not present a problem. He didn't believe there would be any issues with regard to the single drive lane. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION — None CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING President Walsh opened the meeting up for deliberations. DELIBERATIONS One of the commissioners thought the plan looked nice and appeared to be very well designed. He believes it's the best use for the area. The general consensus was it looks good and has more room than was originally envisioned. Condition #1 — Pride Disposal Waste letter - not needed as it was already received. Condition #2 — To revise their site plan or submit further information regarding circulation — no longer needed. W:\ AGENDA \CCBSNS \Item04_Att05_Dmft Minutes of the Planning Commission Heating.doc Page 3 of 6 MOTION The following motion was made by Commissioner Doherty, seconded by Commissioner Shavey: "I move for approval of application PDR2011 -00002 and adoption of the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report, striking conditions 1 and 2." The motion CARRIED on a recorded vote; the Commission voted as follows: AYES: Commissioner Anderson; Commissioner Doherty; Commissioner Hasman; Commissioner Muldoon; Commissioner Rogers; Commissioner Ryan; Commissioner Schmidt; Commissioner Shavey, and President Walsh NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Hasman PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2011 - 00003 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS REQUEST: The City of Tigard is proposing Comprehensive Plan Amendments to amend the Comprehensive Plan (Policy 8.1.20 Action xix; 8.2.2 Action i, iii, and vi; and adding Actions viii and ix; Transportation System Plan, Policies 1.9; 3.8; and Tigard Development Code 18.810.110.C. The proposed amendments and additions support the development of greenway trail projects in Tigard. LOCATION: Citywide STAFF REPORT Duane Roberts, Project Planner, went over the staff report (the staff report is available to the public one week before the hearing.) Duane entered into the record some public comment letters that had been submitted by Sue Beilke (Exhibit D). STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council (1) APPROVAL of the proposed Comprehensive Plan, Community Development and, Transportation System Plan Amendments (2) ACCEPTANCE of the Greenway Trail System Master Plan; and (3) ADOPTION of the Prioritized Project List. QUESTIONS FOR STAFF - None PUBLIC COMMENT W:\ AGENDA \CCBSNS \Item04_1tt05_Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing.doc Page 4 of 6 TESTIMONY IN FAVOR — Dr. Gene Davis —10875 SW 89th Tigard, OR 97223 He said this area will be growing and that the more trails the better. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION — Frank Gruelle 12190 SW Merstone, Tigard said he's here in regards to the beaver dam removal. He wants reassurance that there's no plan to put in another trail from Summer Lake to 221st. He's not interested in a walking path. Mr. Roberts answered that the walking path would not go through that area. Heidi Brenneman — 11680 SW Tigard Dr. Tigard - was also there to speak about the beaver dam removal. She's interested in public involvement or the lack thereof. She believes the Merstone Pond is devastated. She spoke against signage back there. She's concerned about what she believes to be a lack of notification. George Thompson — 11630 SW Tigard Dr. Tigard, OR 97223 is against the trail on Tigard Drive. Kevin Brenneman, 11680 SW Tigard Dr., Tigard 97223 asked about the types of assessments and evaluations that had been done. Staff explained the types of studies that would be done when the actual trails would be considered for installment. The property owners within the affected area would be notified. Patricia Newth 12180 SW Merestone Ct., Tigard 97223 is a Tigard resident of 30 years. She asked about the trail survey that had been done and wondered how many people participated in the count. Duane Roberts gave her the numbers. She was also very interested in better notification such as email to the people who care about what's happening. She believes she's "not in the loop." She suggests better notification. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING At this point, President Walsh opened the meeting up for deliberations. DELIBERATIONS There was some discussion about a transmittal memo. There was discussion about the engagement of citizens — communication - perhaps the city can improve on communication. They brainstormed some ways communication can be improved upon. One of the commissioners suggested that people utilize the city website and the Cityscape newsletter. She stated that the website particularly, is very comprehensive and an excellent tool to get information about what's going on. The Cityscape newsletter also does a good job of that. There was a general consensus that there looked to be good connectivity — good priorities. The commissioners were impressed with the Greenway Trails System Master Plan. MOTION The following motion was made by Commissioner Muldoon, seconded by Commissioner Rogers: W: \AGENDA \CCBSNS \Item04 Att05_Dmft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing.doc Page 5 of 6 "I move the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to City Council for the application before us - Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2011- 00003 — Greenway Trails Standards. I recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Zone Changes to City Council; acceptance of the GTSMP (Greenway Trail System Master Plan); and approval of the project priority list with a follow up for a study of overlook opportunities; feasibility to the extent possible; and, specifically, a follow up study of the Davis land segment." The motion CARRIED on a recorded vote; the Commission voted as follows: AYES: Commissioner Anderson; Commissioner Doherty; Commissioner Muldoon; Commissioner Rogers; Commissioner Ryan; Commissioner Schmidt; Commissioner Shavey, and President Walsh NAYS: None. ABSTAINERS: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Hasman President Walsh noted this agenda item would be going before the City Council on July 26. OTHER BUSINESS — Susan Hartnett invited the commissioners to attend the July 12th Council meeting if they'd like to. The commissioners talked amongst themselves about self - assessment and how they believe the meeting went. They also discussed how the city can use email to better communicate with the citizens. ADJOURNMENT President Walsh adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary A'1"1'EST: President Dave Walsh W: \AGENDA\CCBSNS \Item04 Att05_Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing.doc Page 6 of 6 AGENDA ITEM No. 4 Date: July 26, 2011 TESTIMONY SIGN -UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on: LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: ACCEPTANCE OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN ADOPT MINOR POLICY AND REGULATORY CHANGES AND ADOPT A PROJECT PRIORITIES LIST (CPA 2011 - 00003) REQUEST: The City of Tigard is proposing Comprehensive Plan Amendments to amend the Comprehensive Plan (Policy 8.1.20 Action xix; 8.2.2 Action i, iii and vi; and adding Actions viii and ix; Transportation System Plan, Policies 1.9; , 3.8; and Tigard Development Code 18.810.110.C. The proposed amendments and additions support the development of greenway trail projects in Tigard. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: Citywide. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: City of Tigard Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Transportation System Plan Goals 1 and 3; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12 and 13. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses ofpersons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Due to Time Constraints There is a Five - minute Time Limit on Testimony AGENDA ITEM No. 4 July 26, 2011 PLEASE PRINT This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Proponent — (Speaking In Favor) Opponent — (Speaking Against) Neutral Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. (0 S %TIN �`t -6 Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. 1/drift-er �s m a n ` 7. atp.aoli Mo July 26, 2011 Tigard City Council City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 To: Mayor Dirksen and Council Members: Re: Greenway Trail Standards; Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2011 -00003 and Development Code Amendment DCA2011 -00001 I am writing to provide comments on the above proposed amendments and the acceptance of the Greenway Trail System Master Plan. I am a long time resident (21 years) of Tigard and an advocate for wildlife, and a board member of the Fans of Fanno Creek, which works to protect and restore the natural resources in the Fanno Creek basin. I also served on the citizen committees that rewrote the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Spaces and the Natural Resources sections of the CP. Proposed Changes: • Comprehensive Plan; Chapter 8, Action measure 8.1.20xix: If the city is going to change this action measure, it needs to drop the last words, "where possible ". Metro trail guidelines specifically state that trail placement should "avoid" riparian areas and stream crossings. This is important to adhere to, as I state here and as staff has stated in their report, most of what is left of natural resources in Tigard are streams and riparian corridors, and hence it is CRUCIAL that these areas that currently don't have trails stay TRAIL FREE, in order for wildlife to have a safe and undisturbed area to feed, rest, reproduce, etc. All wildlife have a right to have safe, undisturbed areas in which to live and thrive. Tigard constantly touts that it has a high quality of life. Well for many of us, this means having wildlife in our greenways that are protected and are not being harassed by people, dogs, etc. Some species of wildlife, including native turtles, frogs, songbirds and wood ducks, are especially sensitive to human disturbance, hence it is even more important for the city to recognize that greenways that provide habitat for these species MUST stay TRAIL FREE. During our discussions and ultimately our revisions of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, citizens had to all agree this is want we wanted. And the Council must recognize this and respect our wishes. Duane Roberts was at every one of these meetings and I hope he also recognizes this. • If people want to walk or bike somewhere they can use the street and sidewalks, that is what they are there for. In addition, the city needs to add sidewalks to streets so that people can walk. It is a waste of time and money to put trails in sensitive wetlands, etc. when these areas should be protected for wildlife, water quality, etc. This issue was discussed repeatedly when I served on the CP committee, and as a result we added Policy 6 that states "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to soley provide protection of natural resources..." This means and as we all agreed, some areas should NOT have trails! I saw nothing in the staff report that addresses this important Policy and hence because of this failure, I ask the Council to therefore deny the request to amend the CP/ adopt the GTSMP. Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,... ". This proposal for new trails and the Amendments fails to adequately address both of these policies and what impacts the changes may have, specifically to rare and state listed species (turtles, frogs, etc.) in significant habitat including nesting habitat along both Summer and Fanno Creeks. Despite the fact that a lot of money was spent on hiring a consultant to help address the environmental issues involved with a Greenway Trail Plan, this effort failed to address crucial and important issues including disturbance from humans and dogs, etc. to wildlife if a trail goes into and through a sensitive area with sensitive species. Thus, the Council is requested to DENY this proposed amendments, etc. because of this failure to adequately address all relevant issues in this process. • CP, Action measure 8.2.2.ix: This new proposed measure is relatively meaningless and we oppose it based on the knowledge that signage does not work in reducing the number of people going off trail, etc. Is the city going to walk the trails and make sure people follow their signage? I doubt it. We even have a parks board member who routinely runs his two dogs loose at the Fowler property into the wetlands. How do we stop that? That is a blatant disregard for wildlife when he does that. What we need is NO NEW TRAILS. • We oppose the acceptance of the GTSMP based on a number of factors: 1) When we commented on the Transportation Plan in October of 2010 (see our comments added below at the end) we saw and were told by Planner Darren Weiss that the Summer Creek Trail was NOT on the transportation plan. We also note that when the neighborhood trails group met, the Summer Creek Trail was a LOW priority due to cost and negative impacts to wildlife, etc. Now in this GTSMP, we see that this same trail has become a high priority and that it is even in the "planning stages ", despite huge opposition from this entire neighborhood and what we were told by Mr. Weiss. The fact that this trail is now back in the plan and that it is in the planning stages is a huge violation of trust between citizens and staff of the city of Tigard. We OPPOSE the Summer Creek trail, period. 2) It is a bad idea, in great part due to the fact that this stream corridor still support rare painted turtles, wood duck, red - legged frogs and other species that MUST have quiet, backwater habitat to survive. o We also oppose the acceptance of the GTSMP because it has included Kruger Creek trail, which is a stream that has inadequate buffers already and putting a trail in this already too small buffer will have huge negative impacts to wildlife. o We also oppose the GTSMP acceptance because it proposes a sidewalk and nature trail in the Fowler property, also known as the Summer Creek Natural Area. This site is already loaded with trails, many of which have caused great damage to the camas prairie and other plants on the site. IF any new trail is proposed, then we as a whole community need to look at what existing, illegal trails in sensitive areas should first be closed, and then determine where a new trail might be appropriate. Most of the site is wetlands and is TOO WET to have a trail in it. I know because I have surveyed it with the Trust for Public Lands consultant and mapped all the wetlands on the site. o The GTSMP has failed in that it has not conducted a full analysis of what these new proposed trails may have on wildlife, including rare species such as turtles and frogs, birds, etc. Until this is thoroughly done, NO new trails should be proposed. We note that in all of the work done on this Plan, NO expert wildlife biologist was consulted. The Lower Willamette Turtle Working Group, of which I am a founding member, opposes trails in areas that support turtles or turtle populations and this includes both Summer and Fanno Creeks, due to their high level of disturbance and negative impacts to turtles and habitats from humans, dogs, etc. I hope the Council recognizes the need to work now to protect our Greenways and the wildlife that depend on them. It is crucial that the Council recognize this and realize trails are not suitable for all areas. After the debacle that occurred on Merestone Pond off !21 and the removal of the beaver dam and the resulting destruction of a great deal of habitat, it is now timely for the city to stop and first work toward a plan that identifies what wildlife lives in our city and how, we can first protect all species, then determine if a trail is appropriate. That is what citizens want and expect. Sincerely, Sue Beilke 11755 SW 114 Place Tigard, OR 97223 Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek President, Friends of Summer Creek Director, The Oregon Turtle Conservancy October 12, 2010 City of Tigard Mayor Dirksen and Council Members Re: Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Adoption / Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2010 -00001 Dear Mayor and Council members: The city of Tigard has developed a proposed transportation plan (TSP) for the next 25 years. We appreciate the time and effort that have gone into developing this plan. However, I have lived here now for over 20 years and as a biologist and wildlife advocate, and a member of a number of several local conservation groups, I am very concerned over the lack of protection and conservation of our natural resources in many instances as new development continues along with the infrastructure of roads, etc. Our new transportation plan MUST consider and incorporate much stronger protections for our remaining natural resources in order to adequately conserve the remaining habitats and fish and wildlife, while at the same time improving our infrastructure for roads, safe pedestrian crossings, etc. Our comments are as follows: • TRAILS — Many people use trails, myself included. However, trails do NOT belong in every greenway /open space left in Tigard. We must keep some greenways, etc. FREE of trails in order to minimize human disturbance and protect these Goal 5 Significant habitat resources. This is important, as the remaining greenways, etc. provide crucial habitat for songbirds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, waterfowl and many other species. Placing trails in these important areas can displace wildlife and cause serious disruption to migration corridors, breeding habitat, etc. Tigard has a number of State listed Sensitive - critical species that depend on their survival for these remaining habitats; the Red - legged frog and Western Pond and Painted turtles utilize Summer Creek and the adjacent riparian corridor and remaining uplands for feeding, basking, overwintering and breeding habitats. Transportation or movement is an issue for wildlife as well as for humans. Safe corridors are important for wildlife in order for species to move from habitat to habitat, for genetic health, and also to minimize mortality as well as numerous other reasons. An issue of Biology Letters, referenced in the Nature Conservancy News, in 2007, states that "Bringing dogs along on walks in sensitive natures reserves displaced birds, reducing sightings by more than 40 percent ". • Summer Creek trail/new crossing: The proposed Transportation Plan has a new proposed trail going through the riparian corridor /floodplain along Summer Creek (see map) as well as a crossing of the creek from Katherine Street to 116 Street. We adamantly OPPOSE this crossing of the stream as well as the proposed trail along Summer Creek. The bridge and trail would seriously compromise the intact riparian corridor along the creek, disrupt and disturb the habitat as well as the migration corridor for a host of species including migratory birds, the State listed painted turtle and waterfowl. This is one of the few, remaining areas in Tigard that still has native turtles and we need to leave it alone! This proposed trail would not help to get people from point A to B. It would in fact go nowhere and would only serve to disrupt wildlife activities along the creek and the riparian forest. Rather, it would be more prudent and cost efficient to install sidewalks on existing streets as well as safe crossings across SW 121 and other well used crossings. The cost estimate by the consultant last year was over $500,000!! just for the creek crossing and path to 116 That is a waste of taxpayer dollars and should be used for building safe street crossings instead! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SUMMER CREEK TRAIL /CREEK CROSSING from the TSP for the above reasons. We do not want it, neighbors don't want it and most important, wildlife does not want it in their habitat. • Fanno Creek Park trails; We OPPOSE any new trails that cross wetlands within Fanno Creek Park. Tigard is working with CWS to create a new meander of Fanno Creek. We cannot support any new trails in this area since this area is significant wildlife habitat and is one of few remaining crucial habitats for western pond turtles, which are highly sensitive to disturbance and are State listed. Rather, the existing, eroding trail to the south of the creek should be removed, and trails should be kept out of this area. • Metro's Green Trail Guidelines; the proposed TSP and any discussion of where to place any new trails should follow Metro's Green Trail Guidelines, which state that trails should AVOID stream crossings and riparian corridors. There is a reason for this, as these areas are considered Significant Habitat, and it is important to avoid and minimize disturbance to these very special areas that harbor a host of listed and declining species. • Safe Crossings: Rather than build new trails, which also are Very costly, we would like to see sidewalks and crossings installed along/across streets to get people to walk more and get out of their cars. One example of this is the need for a crossing at SW 121 and Tigard Place. People already use this crossing to get to Summer Lake Park. Another area that needs safe, marked crossings is at SW North Dakota Street and 115 • Tigard's Comprehensive Plan (CP) — The city of Tigard recently revised the CP, of which Policy 6 of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space section states that "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources.... ". And Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,... ". Both of these policies were written by citizens including myself, who served on the committee for over a year, who are very concerned about natural resources in Tigard, and who wanted to make sure that these policies in the revised CP would protect our fish and wildlife and habitats. We specifically agreed and then stated in our meetings with city staff during development of the Natural Resources section of the CP that areas such as Summer Creek should NOT have new trails or stream crossings in order to make sure that wildlife and habitats were protected from disturbance, impacts, etc. The proposed TSP should adequately address existing goals and policies as mentioned above, which, in its current form, we believe it fails to do regarding the placement of new trails, etc. • Environmental Resources Map, Figure 4 - 1; This map is not accurate and needs to be revised before this TSP can be adopted! For example, it does not show all the water bodies in Tigard, nor does it adequately show all of the significant Goal 5 resources or the floodplain areas. For example, on the Fowler School District property including the forested areas and associated floodplain, the floodplain boundary goes much farther to the north than depicted. This needs to be corrected. This is evidenced by the numerous patches of Camas on the site, which is an indicator plant for wet prairie habitat. In 2008 and 2009 I along with a consultant hired by Trust For Public Lands mapped all of these Camas /wet prairie sites on the Fowler property and they extend much farther north than originally thought. • Goals and policies in TSP; Upon reviewing the proposed goals and policies, we note that under Goal 1, there is a policy that states "The City shall strive to protect the environment.... ". Why is the wording always weakened when it comes to protecting the environment in Tigard ?? This wording should be changed to "The City Shall protect the environment...." Just drop the word "strive" which weakens the policy and as we note, no other policy here has the word strive in it. In addition, the wording of the current policy is in direct conflict with the goasl and policies of the adopted Tigard Comprehensive Plan (quoted above), which • Again, under Goal 1, The next policy is worded "The city shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment.... ". Rather, this should be changed to "The city shall AVOID impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation... ". Again, it is a weak policy in its present form, is in direct conflict with the already adopted goals and policies of the CP for Natural Resources, Parks, Trails and Open Spaces, and needs to be stronger. Citizens understand and are quite aware that mitigation often fails, and the best policy in the first place is to always AVOID any impacts to the natural environment, especially in Tigard's case where we already are in a state of having lost much of our uplands and riparian habitats. We can never replace what is lost. • Under Goal 3, there needs to be a new policy added that addresses natural resources and avoids impacts to fish, wildlife, etc. which currently is lacking under this goal. Our recommendation for a new policy is as follows: Our new policy: The City shall avoid placing any new trails and stream crossings in riparian habitats, significant habitat, greenways or across any streams in order to avoid impacts to these significant resources. • Streets; In the proposed TSP are several streets which are NOT needed, are too costly and most importantly, would cause too much environmental damage by crossing Fanno Creek and removing riparian habitat, etc. These include: o Extension of Ash Street across Fanno Creek o Extension of Walnut Street across Fanno Creek These need to be removed from the TSP permanently. Citizens do not want them, they are too costly, they would disrupt existing neighborhoods, they would cause too much damage and disturbance to Fanno Creek and the surrounding Significant Habitats and they would only cause more traffic problems by increasing traffic in these areas. • Bus transportation; many of our major streets including Tigard Street west of downtown, do not have bus transportation. This should be a MAJOR focus and part of our new TSP. We recommend the city go back and adequately address how bus transportation can meet the needs of the future of Tigard. We would rather have more buses than any new streets, it would be much cheaper and environmentally friendly if we had buses running on biofuels as many cities now do. • Hall Stree Bridge: Replace the existing and very inadequate Hall Street Bridge over Fanno Creek just east of the City Hall and west of the library. Replacing this bridge with a structure that allows water to flow unimpeded during flood events is needed and way past its due. Metro officials remarked on a field trip last year that Tigard should have been working with ODOT years ago to get this bridge replaced! We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed TSP. In conclusion, we believe that to wisely plan for the future transportation needs of Tigard, while at the same time protecting and conserving our remaining natural resources, that Tigard should focus on creating new safe street crossings for pedestrians, focus on new bus routes within the city and drop plans for new trails, roads, etc. that negatively impact our remaining natural resources. Sincerely, Susan Beilke Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek Director, The Turtle Conservancy President, Friends of Summer Creek AIS -601 Item #: 5. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes Agenda Title: Consider Ordinance to Amend Tigard Municipal Code Section 1.01.080 Designating the Associated Press Stylebook Guidelines for the Tigard Municipal Code Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley Administrative Services Item Type: Ordinance Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main ISSUE Consideration of an ordinance designating the Associated Press Stylebook guidelines to be applied to ordinances codified in the Tigard Municipal Code (Titles 1 -17) and the Community Development Code (Title 18) after December 31, 2010. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Adopt the proposed ordinance. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY • City staff follows Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines for composing day -to -day City of Tigard communications and documents. • For consistency, City Recorder Cathy Wheatley proposes the AP Stylebook guidelines also be the standard for composing ordinances codified in the Tigard Municipal Code (Titles 1 -17) and the Community Development Code (Title 18). • To date, three ordinances have been adopted by the City Council in 2011 and none of these were ordinances that amended the TMC or the CDC. Therefore, the city recorder recommends the effective date for imposing these standards to be for all ordinances codified after December 31, 2010. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Modify the proposed ordinance. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS 4. Advance Methods of Communication a. Communication is a part of everyone's job. b. Support efforts to change organizational culture. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A Attachments Proposed Ordinance AIS -371 Item #: 6. Business Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 Length (in minutes): 10 Minutes Agenda Title: 2nd Quarter City Council Goal Update Prepared For: Joanne Bengtson Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley Administrative Services Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main ISSUE 2nd Quarter Update to 2011 City Council Goals. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Informational Only KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY On December 30, 2010, the City Council met to set its goals for the coming year. These goals represent those items that the Council feels deserve special attention in the months ahead. The City will accomplish much more than what is listed here, but we identify these to be of particular importance to our residents. The 2011 City Council Goals were formally approved on January 25, 2011. OTHER ALTERNATIVES n/a COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Council Goals for 2011 - Approved January 25, 2011: 1. Implement Comprehensive Plan a. Show substantial progress on new Tigard Triangle Master Plan. b. Update Tree Code. c. Participate in the Southwest Corridor Study. d. Work with state and regional partners to modify the Transportation Planning Rule. e. Work with partners on urbanization policy issues. 2. Implement Downtown and Town Center Redevelopment Opportunities a. Develop strategy and materials to attract developers and tenants. b. Advance Ash Avenue Railroad Crossing. 3. Complete Plans for Parkland Acquisition 4. Advance Methods of Communication a. Communication is a part of everyone's job. b. Support efforts to change organizational culture. 5. Continue Coordination with Lake Oswego on Water Partnership. 6. Financial Stability a. Hold the line on the General Fund Budget. b. Work with partners on long -range solutions to statewide structural problems. c. Evaluate the City's internal sustainability efforts. Five -Year Council Goals • Obtain Ash Avenue railroad crossing in downtown • Explore 99W Urban Renewal District • Continue to support the Legislature in addressing the financial needs of state and local governments in Oregon • Develop long -term financial strategy • Start implementing plan for City facility needs • Develop Sustainability Plan Long -Term Council Goals • Continue pursuing opportunities to reduce traffic congestion • Continue implementing Downtown Urban Renewal Plan • Continue to monitor the Tigard/Lake Oswego Water Partnership DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Council recevied a first quarter goal update on April 26, 2011. Attachments 2nd Ouarter Goal Report Significant Events - Police Significant Events - CD and FIN 'PI City of Tigard • REPORT TO TIGARD CITY COUNCIL TIGARD Council Goals Update, SECOND QUARTER, 2011 COUNCIL GOAL 1: Implement the Comprehensive Plan MILESTONES: • Tigard Triangle Town Center designation (Council Adoption)- Spring /Summer 2011 Staff is coordinating with Metro and ODOT on the process required to expand Tigard Town Center Boundary. • EOA Adoption by Council - Spring /Summer 2011 - Adopted May 24, 2011 • Preliminary Designations of High Capacity Transit (HCT) Station Areas (Report) - Fall /Winter 2011 Two Project Design Workshops were conducted to identifi land use and transportation characteristics that form the Concept Alternatives for this project. The workshops included members of city staff as well as our partner agencies in the region; members of the citizen's advisory committee and other stakeholders; and the project team, including several design professionals. Each session developed an alternative which is being carried forward in the technical evaluations. • Planning Commission scoping for full Master Plan Project (Report) to proceed in 2012 - Winter 2011 /Spring 2012 The June 6, 2011 the Planning Commission meeting included a detailed report on the HCT design workshops for the Tigard triangle and small group evaluation discussions of the three alternatives. • Alternative Mobility Standards - Spring 2013 Alternative mobility standards will be developed as part of the SW Corridor Plan; specifically, the Transportation Plan element that will be co -lead by Metro and ODOT. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • Tigard Triangle Town Center designation adoption date should be moved out to Winter /Spring 2012. MILESTONES: • Draft Street Tree Code Provisions —Winter 2011: Draft code complete • Draft Tree Plan Code Provisions — Winter 2011: Draft code complete • Proposal for Tree Grove Preservation Program - Winter /Spring 2011:Draft code complete • Draft Tree Permit Requirements — Development and Non - Development Situations - Spring /Summer 2011: Draft code complete • Review of Proposed Code Changes and Community Input - Summer /Fall/Winter 2011 Draft code language has been developed for every topic for the Urban Forestry Code Revisions project. Staff has begun work with the Citizen Advisory Committee to create a set of `guiding principles "for each topic that will briefly communicate the essential elements of each topic. Staff has also begun work with a consultant to develop the Urban Forestry Manual that will implement the details of the code and provide some illustrations to make the code more user friendly. An open house is scheduled for this fad • Planning Commission Workshops and Hearings - Winter 2012: Tentatively scheduled • City Council Workshops, Public Hearings and Adoption - Spring 2012: Tentatively scheduled CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes MILESTONES: • HCT Land Use Plan Project Kickoff And Stakeholder Interviews - Winter /Spring 2011: Completed I Page 2 • Existing Conditions Inventory and Analysis - Spring /Summer 2011:Completed Winter 2011 • Project Design Work Shop - Summer 2011: Conducted May 25, 2011 • Station Area Plans and Land Use Proposals - Fall /Winter 2011 The Project Design Workshops were conducted to identify the land use and transportation characteristics that form the Concept Alternatives for this project. The workshops included members of city staff as well as our partner agencies in the region; members of the citizens advisory committee and other stakeholders; and the project team, including several design professionals. Each session developed an alternative which is being carried forward in the technical evaluations. • Community Open House, Planning Commission and City Council Workshops - Winter 2011 Currenty scheduled for late 2011; potential for schedule change. • Presentation of Legislative Options, such as Amended Comprehensive Plan Policies; Land Use Designations; Amendments to the Transportation System Plan, etc. - Winter 2011 /Spring 2012 Currently scheduled for late 2011; potential for schedule change. • Corridor Refinement Plan Completion, review by agencies and affected jurisdictions and consideration for adoption by Metro - Spring 2013 Agencies and affected jurisdictions are developing the SW Corridor partnership structure. A charter is expected soon, along with appointment of a steering committee. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes MILESTONES: • Expand the Town Center designation to include the Tigard Triangle - Spring 2011 Staff is coordinating with Metro and ODOT on process required to expand Tigard Town Center Boundary. • Represent Tigard's interests at regional and statewide venues - Winter to Fall 2011 Judith Gray has been appointed to the statewide TPR Rulemaking Advisory Committee and attended the first two meetings in June 2011. • Represent Tigard's interests during the Pacific Hwy 99W/I -5 Multi -Modal Corridor Refinement Plan - Fall 2011 and throughout 2013 Tigard staff continues to participate in the formation of a regional coordinated SW Corridor Plan. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes MILESTONES: • Washington Co. /Tigard Agreement on Means to Initiate Annexation of Lands in Urban Growth Areas 63 and 64 - Summer 2011 o A strong triple majority annexation petition has been submitted for Area 64 (River Terrace) o Tigard is working with the property owners and otherjurisdictions and annexation process is expected to be complete by September 30, 2011 CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes I Page 3 COUNCIL GOAL 2: Implement downtown and town center redevelopment opportunities MILESTONES: • Hold developer's forum to assess Downtown Redevelopment opportunities - Summer 2011 Staff is working with Leland Consulting on a 5year review of the progress of the urban renewal district, which will provide an important update to the information needed to inform the Developer's Forum. Presentations on this report will be made to the CCAC and CCDA, tentativey set for August 2011. • Retail marketing plan and Downtown Organization proposal - Summer /Fall 2011 Consultant Michele Reeves completed her program provided by the Metro contract with two activities. Staff has a scope of work for Reeves to continue working on projects for the CCDA. 0 April 20, Reeves led 25 Tigard stakeholders and two council members, on a tour of Portland's N. Mississippi Ave. o May 24, she led a workshop on downtown's community identity. Approximately 30 stakeholders (including two councilors) attended A report of the results of this workshop as well as Reeves's recommendations will be presented to a joint CCDA /CCAC meeting on July 19. • Develop socio - economic (statistically based) Town Center marketing materials - Fall 2011 • The Census Bureau released the 2010 Census data sets which will be used as a basis for the socio- economic marketing materials. • An assessment of land whose owners would consider redevelopment - Fall 2011 • Develop a Downtown /promotion marketing web page - Winter 2011/2012 • A strategy to inform a broad spectrum of developers and investors of the Downtown's redevelopment and market potential. - Winter 2011/2012 Implementation is ongoing In the ta quarter, staff arranged a tour of sites with multifamily development potential with one Portland developer. • Work with property owners and developers on development opportunity studies - Implementation is ongoing Staff worked with owners of Russ Chevrolet on a development opportunity study on their lower lot (currently unused) On- retainer consultants Shiels ObletZ Johnsen worked with an architect on a potential site plan and feasibilio study. The pro forma indicated that affix office space (similar to the adjoining Park 217) was feasible. The property owners are currently weighing their options. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • Developer's forum may be scheduled for early fall, rather than summer 2011. MILESTONES: • Initiated the project. • Conducted an in -house exercise to explore options for eliminating one crossing at either Tiedeman Avenue or North Dakota Street. Staff identified 15 options for crossing removal that will undergo initial screening for feasibility. • Developed and evaluated options for the extension of Ash Avenue. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: No changes I Page 4 COUNCIL GOAL 3: Complete Plans for Parkland Acquisition MILESTONES: • On November 2, 2010, Tigard voters passed a $17 million general obligation bond to fund the purchase of real property for parks and to fund a limited amount of park improvements. • Acquisition of Summer Creek II and Sunrise properties was completed. • Summer Creek education program is underway. • A Program Manager was approved by Council and has started to move on projects listed for acquisition and development. • Qualifications have been compiled in the search for firms that may be able to help the city with land acquisition and development. • Public information plan completed. A firm will be hired off the qualified firm list to implement the plan. • Pre - application meetings are being held for the projects given high priority for development by the PRAB. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • Summer Creek Master Plan will start in early 3rd quarter with the assistance of the program manager. • Other pre - design packages will be completed by the program manager on the first set of prioritized projects in 3rd quarter budgeted for FY 11/12. I Page 5 COUNCIL GOAL 4: Advance Methods of Communication • Project /Program Managers /Supervisors develop communication /outreach plans for each City Council goal designed to reach stakeholders using tools appropriate to the level of interest and desired involvement. Plans are included as part of project /program work plans and submitted to council as receive and file. • Staff members adhere to the city's Logo and Design standards. • Staff members recognize citizens' preference of the Ci as the preferred source of information and use it as a primary communication tool. MILESTONES: • Communication /Outreach plans are in place for 2011 City Council goals 1 — 3 and goal 5. • The Logo and Design Standards have been adopted and distributed to all staff. Department training sessions are complete. • Internal deadlines for submission of articles were met approximately 50 percent of the time. • Cityscape printing and postal deadlines were met each month to provide timely delivery to residents. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes MILESTONES: • An action plan was developed based on results of an employee survey completed by 158 employees in the first quarter of 2011, which attempted to measure employee engagement and the impact of the city values (Respect & Care, Do the Right Thing, Get It Done) • 80 percent of city employees are more aware of the city values than they were a year ago. • 92 percent of city employees said they are "living the values in all aspects of my job at the city." • 39 percent of employees "see improvement in my on -the -job behaviors as a result of the values program." • 62 percent believe their immediate coworkers are living the values in all aspects of their work. • 59 percent believe that their managers are living the values in the work that they do. • 60 percent of city employees say they are more likely to speak up or dearly show their appreciation to other individuals from other departments. • 37 percent of employees said they see improvement in their interaction with the public since the Values Program began. • The City Values Team met monthly to review and discuss the values program. The Team assisted in designing and presenting the Annual Employee Recognition Program in May, and has begun to sponsor quarterly Red Cross blood drives throughout the organization. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • No changes I Page 6 Council Goal 5: Continue Coordination with Lake Oswego on Water Partnership MILESTONES: • Water Treatment Plant (WTP) design — Designer is under contract and currently in the preliminary design phase. • Environmental permitting — proceeding • SCADA design — Designer is under contract and currently in the preliminary design phase. • Pipeline design — Designer has been selected and contract negotiations are near completion. • Clackamas River Intake, Waluga Reservoir and Bonita Pump Station design — proposals solicited. I Page 7 COUNCIL GOAL 6: Financial Stability MILESTONES: • In the first half of the calendar year, we developed a budget for fiscal year 2011 -2012 that has the same number of FTE and no dollar growth in materials and services when compared to the budget of FY 2010 -2011. • Proposed Budget published - Completed April 8, 2011 • Budget Committee Meetings to create the Approved Budget — Completed April 18 & 25, 2011 • Council Hearing to pass the Adopted Budget — Completed June 14, 2011 CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • Goal is achieved. There are no FTE increases for the General Fund and the city as a whole only added 1.7 FIE in non - General Fund areas. - City Council finalized the city's legislative priorities for the 2011 Oregon Legislative Session on November 9, 2010. One of the identified priorities is to "Maintain and strengthen the state's historic commitment to the State Shared Revenue funding formula." Staff supported legislators' community events that connect elected officials with citizens and coordinated testimony with other cities or associations as appropriate. MILESTONES: • Staff issued a legislative tracking report to Council weekly during the session. • Council voted to support Trust for Public Land amendments to SB 342 Lottery Funds for Parks. • Councilor Buehner and the Asst. City Manager testified before the House and Senate Redistricting Committee in support of keeping Tigard wholly within one district. • Wrote a letter to Metro supporting a redistricting option that keeps Tigard in the same district. • Testified before the Senate Committee on Business and Labor supporting HB 2700 Removal Fill Permitting. • Worked with Metro and Washington /Clackamas County cities on amendments to HB 3225 Road /Street Development in Metro UR • Monitored and participated in Rulemaking Advisory Committee meetings on the Transportation Planning Rule. • June 16 — HB 2700 Lake Oswego /Tigard legislation was signed by Governor. • June 16 - Representative Doherty hosted Town Hall in Tigard City Hall. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: No changes MILESTONES: • Data collection continued. • Continued to work on the Eco -Biz Certification by the Pollution Prevention Outreach Team of the Portland Oregon Metropolitan Area. • Public Works Business Manager attended a sustainability conference. CHANGES TO WORK PLAN: • Staff will meet with Council in the 3r quarter to discuss a definition for "sustainability" to help in compiling data of existing practices. Significant F 1vents: 2nd Quarter • TIGARD Tigard Police Dept. City of Tigard 1. Shred -It Event The department, in partnership with Pride Recycling, sponsored another community shred event on April 16 to help citizens securely dispose of documents and other materials containing sensitive information, to reduce the elements of identity theft. Over 3,700 pounds of material were shredded during this event. People were asked to donate non - perishable food items which benefited the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. 2. Prescription Drug Turn-In Event In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the department held a "Pharmaceutical Drug Take -Back Day" designed to help reduce the illegal use and dangers of prescription drugs and contaminants released into the water supply from improperly disposing of drugs. The event collected over 550 pounds of drugs. 3. Partnership to Help Make Prom Safe The department collaborated with several Washington County alcohol and drug prevention coalitions to help and encourage students stay safe during prom season. Extra patrols were added throughout Tigard on prom night. Although the event is typically not held in the area, activities after the prom usually return to Tigard and a strong police presence helps reduce the number of incidents that can occur where alcohol is present. 4. Citizen's Academy The 8 - week Citizen's Police Academy was held in April and May. The purpose of the academy is to create better understanding and communication between citizens and police through education. The intent is not to produce citizens trained in law enforcement, but to help citizens better understand their city's police department. The department graduated 23 citizens this year making a total of 425 graduates since beginning the academy. 5. Symposium on Law Enforcement Partnerships with the Mental Health Comm St. Anthony Catholic Church invited the Tigard Police Department and other key organizations to speak to community members to learn more about mental illness. Participants included the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI), Luke -Dorf, and St. Anthony's Social Network. Representatives shared information about the way law enforcement responds and works to serve as a resource to the client and the community. Additionally, mental health professional were on -hand to answer questions and offer information about community resources to assist persons suffering from mental health issues. 6. Three Flags Campaign The department participated in the "Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign" in May & June. The two -week blitz is a multi- jurisdictional approach to help ensure motorists respect, obey and understand the importance of using seat belts and child safety seats. Dedicated federal funding paid for overtime to carry out the program. Tigard motorists demonstrated nearly 97% compliance regarding passenger vehicle safety belt usage for front - seated occupants. It should be noted that the lack of safety belt use was a major factor in half of all motor vehide fatalities in Oregon during recent years. 7. DARE Graduations Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) graduations were held in Tigard elementary schools and participating private schools. The 17 -week program is taught by school resource officers and targets fifth grade students with lessons on four major areas: accurate information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco, teaching students good decision- making skills, showing students how to recognize and resist peer pressure, giving students ideas for positive alternatives to drug use. Significant Events: 2 Quarter Community Development 1. Greenway Trails Master Plan The city's first -ever greenway trail system master plan is wending its way through the adoption process. A Planning Commission hearing on the draft master plan was held on June 20, 2011. The plan fulfills Action Measure 8.2.i. of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan: "Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion." 2. The Knoll at Tigard With assistance from all divisions in the Community Development Department, Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) held the grand opening for the Knoll at Tigard, 48 units of affordable senior housing, located at 12291 SW Hall Blvd (corner of Hunziker) on April 21, 2011. This brought to fruition a multi -year, multi- agency effort that resulted in a significant contribution to meeting Tigard's housing needs and the goals of the Downtown Urban Renewal District. Financial & Information Services 1. Hold the Line on General Fund The city achieved the stated goal for holding the line on the General Fund. There are no F1'E increases for the General Fund. The City as a whole only added 1.7 FTE. They were added in non - General Fund areas. 0.9 FTE was added to various part time positions in the Building Division in response to additional demand for services and they are supported with additional revenues that demand creates. The other 0,8 FTE is in Utility Billing and is paid through a decrease in contracted service to be replaced with in -house staff. While there is some growth in the General Fund materials and services when compared to FY 2010 -11, it is in known and targeted areas. • The only increase from the Proposed Budget is in the Police Department, the budget restores the scheduled replacement of police vehicles. This increase was adopted. • Added to the Proposed Budget were various carry forward items. These are for projects started in FY 2010 -11 that will be completed in FY 2011 -12 and need to carry forward the appropriation into FY 2011 -12. These items did increase the materials and service budget in FY 2011 -12 and were adopted. City of Tigard, Oregon '' r Affidavit of Posting ' T I GARD In the Matter of the Proposed Ordinance(s) STATE, OF OREGON ) County of Washington ) ss. City of Tigard ) !VII. - ' � I, D 0 1/! 0 GL / _ . C- , , being first duly sworn (or affirmed), by oath (or affirmation), depose and say: That I posted in the following public and conspicuous places, a copy of Ordinance Number(s) j) ._ v L i I , / � — �.S , which were adopted at the City Council meeting of t. d /' c0 /(,ith a copy(s) of said Ordinance(s) being hereto r attached and y reference made a part hereof, on the a 1 day of ( a / , , 20 [ / . 1. Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 2. Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 3. Tigard Permit Center, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon i ./ Signature of Person who Performed Posting Sub cribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of A A. , 20_/_L__. (..,-- -------....*:-------.2 , O FFICIAL SEAL `'t1 .A. A ` " - 1; Signature of Notary Public for Orego 4 v CATHERINE 0 WIiEATLEY NOTARY PUBUC.OREGON COMMISSION NO. 41 37 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUG. 04, 2011 Mach \catnyVormslpost oidinence 2008.doc CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 11- 04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOAL 8 — PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE; TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN, GOAL 1 (CPA2011- 00003); AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18.810 — STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS (DCA2011- 00001) TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TIGARD GREENWAY TRAIL SYSTEM MAST ER PLAN WHEREAS, Section 18.380.020 of the City of Tigard Community Development Code requires legislative amendments to be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060; and WHEREAS, notice was provided to the Department of Land Conservation and Development 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 20, 2011, and recommend approval of the proposed amendments with a 8 -0 vote; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in the Tigard Times Newspaper at least ten (10) business days prior to the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council finds that amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan and Community Development Code are necessary to facilitate and support the completion of the greenway trail system; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has considered applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; applicable Metro guidelines; and applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies; plus any applicable provisions of the City implementing ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following to be the applicable review criteria: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380, 18.390, and 18.810; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1.1.2, 1.2.1- 2- 3 -5 -6, 5.1.1 -2 -7, 8.2.1 -2 -6 , 12.1.3 -4, 12.3.11, and 13.1.1; city and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, and 13; and Metro Functional Plan, Titles 3 and 13. WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing on July 26, 2011, to consider the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has determined that the proposed development code amendments are consistent with the applicable review criteria, and that approving the request would be in the best interest of the City of Tigard. ORDINANCE No. 11- V v.) Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The attached findings (Exhibit A) are hereby adopted in explanation of the council's decision and illustrate how the request is consistent with the code criteria and Comprehensive Plan policies, Metro Functional Plan, and Statewide Planning Goals. SECTION 2: The specific text amendments attached (Exhibit B) to this Ordinance are hereby adopted and approved by the City Council. SECTION 3: 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 LJ n (1 / tY2014 vote of i cou . cil members present after being read by number and title only, this ay of i 1,4 , 2011. lir L1 Q1t -�n-C I I i erine Wheatley, City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council thinly day of � , _Arm/ 0 1. iy • r Dirksen, Mayor Approved as to form: qty Attorne 7 /2•/ll Date ORDINANCE No. 11- Page 2 Y t Exhibit A Ordinance No. 11 -D Agenda Item: 6 Hearing Date: June 20, 2011 Time: 7:00 PM STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 1 141 - FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON T I G A R D 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS FILE NOS.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) CPA2011 -00003 Development Code Amendment (DCA) DCA2011 -00001 PROPOSAL: The applicant (city) proposes amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Code, and Transportation System Plan to implement the Greenway Trail System Master Plan. In addition, acceptance of the Greenway Trail System Master Plan and adoption of its Project Priorities List are proposed. APPLICANT: City of Tigard APPLICANT'S Duane Roberts 13125 SW Hall Blvd. REP.: City of Tigard Tigard, Oregon 97223 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223 LOCATION: Citywide. This is a legislative change. CURRENT ZONE/ COMP PLAN DESIGNATION: Applies Citywide. PROPOSED ZONE/ COMP PLAN DESIGNATION: NA APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380, 18.390; and 18.810 Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, and 13 of the Comprehensive Plan, Metro Functional Plan, Title 3 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC I TEARING CPA2011- 00003/DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 1 OF 17 , SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff rec�en ds. tat the P Cointnission recommend to City Council: (1) 'APPROVAL of the # � s tea i sr e ? ai ,Cori untty Development and, tans iortatton SSysten Plan Arne/4n' mencnients SAC -" CE of the n enwry Trail . ystem Master Plarr .and (3) ADOPTION of the Prioritized SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Proposal Description The city, as applicant, requests consideration of Tigard Comprehensive Plan text amendments to facilitate and support implementation of the Tigard Greenway Trail System Master Plan ( GTSMP). As part of this same application the city requests approval to amend the Tigard Community Development Code and the Tigard Transportation System Plan to additionally support the development of greenway trails within the city. Secondly, the city requests council acceptance of the GTSMP. Thirdly, the city requests adoption of the Project Priorities List induded in the GTSMP. The greenway trials master plan and its project priorities list are intended to define priorities for the investment of public dollars and set the course for completing the greenway trail system. Any proposed site - specific greenway trail development activities must be approved under a separate application. Site and Vicinity Information The proposed changes are legislative and would apply to greenway trail development citywide. Legislative History The Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Code, and Transportation System Plans were respectively adopted in 2007, 2009 (updated), and 2011. The proposed changes are not site - specific and are intended to facilitate the development of greenway trails throughout the city. Background Detail The development of the city's first -ever GTSMP began in July 2010 and was completed in April 2011. Financed by an Oregon Department of Transportation grant, a three -firm consultant team (Kittelson & Associates, Alta Planning + Design, and Mason, Bruce & Girard) gathered information and conducted research for the new master plan. A combined citizens and technical committee worked with and oversaw the work of the consultant team. The focus of the master plan effort was on practical considerations for improving and completing the trail system, such as possible routes for filling trail gaps and potential improvements to existing trails. The work scope was organized around a long list of trail- specific questions. An example is: "Up and down stream Fanno Creek Trail segments connecting to Tiedeman Avenue are off -set by some 200 feet. In place of the present jog along a busy road, evaluate a potential long term solution that brings the two sides of the trail to a common crossing point. The answers to this and the many other questions induded in the project work scope were intended to provide a better picture of potential alignments, improvement needs, costs, and community priorities. The GTSMP builds on a number of past planning efforts. The greenway trail network was first delineated in 1974 in the Tigard Area Comprehensive Pedestrian - Bicycle Pathway Plan, which identified proposed on- and off -street bike /pedestrian facilities. The off -street trails followed the greenway system proposed in the 1971 Tigard Community Plan. Tigard's first park system master plan, adopted in 1987 as the Tigard Park Plan, identified a STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 2 OF 17 network of proposed greenway trails within the city as did the updated Tigard Park System Master Plan adopted in 1999. The current park system master plan, adopted in 2009, contains the now official map of the greenway trail system, upon which the GTSMP is based. The network includes eight trails: Fanno Creek Trail, Tualatin River Trail, the Westside Trail, Washington Square Loop Trail, Summer Creek Trail, Pathfinder- Genesis Trail, Krueger Creek Trail, and the "Tigard Street" Trail (see map attached). The current and earlier greenway trail plans all provide a macro -level analysis of the trails network and a conceptual map of trail alignments. The GTSMP builds off the latest parks master plan and provides the micro -level detail and analysis needed to complete the greenway trail system. Put another way, it adds the on- the - ground detail needed to move ahead with building the trails identified in the 2009 Park System Master Plan. By providing a more focused look at the trail portion of the Park System Master Plan, the GTSMP fulfills Action Measure 8.2.i. of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan: "Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion." Summary of Issues: • The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and Community Development Code are necessary to prioritize, program, fund, and construct projects on the Prioritized Recommended Project List. ♦ The GTSMP is recommended for "acceptance" rather than "adoption ", because of the greater flexibility acceptance provides and also because of the city practice of accepting implantation -type plans. ♦ The Prioritization Project List is recommended for "adoption ", because its formal adoption is necessary for it to serve as the trails component in a methodology study to establish a revised Park System Development Charge (SDC) imposed on new development. ♦ A point of controversy is that the GTSMP - recommended alignments of portions of four greenway trails are on -street and /or "side paths" located directly adjacent to the street as opposed to inside the greenway itself. In most cases, this is due to the extensiveness of wetlands within the greenway corridor and the prohibitive cost of extending trails through wetland areas. These on -street alignments are intended to be "interim" improvements. Council's has directed that greenway routes remain the preferred or long term option for all the greenway trails. ♦ A citizen, Dr. Gene Davis, advocates the Prioritized Project List be revised to include as a high priority the off -street alignment of the Washington Square Loop Trail. Proposed Changes The proposed plan amendments are as follows: DELETE: STRIKETIIOUCII ADDITION: UNDERLINE CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2009): Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Spaces Action Measure 8.1.20.xix Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible by adhering to the United States Access Board accessibility guidance and standards, AASHTO design guidance, and Metro trail standards, where possible. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003/DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 3 OF 17 Action Measure 8.2.2.i Complete a Update the trail system master plan every five years to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. Action Measure 8.2.2.vi Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as interpretive and directional signagc, benches, drinking fountains, parking and staging areas, and other services. Action Measure 8.2.2.viii. Provide distinctive wayfinding. street signs, and mileage markers along the trail system to increase the visibility, ease of navigation, and user - friendliness of Tigard's bicycle and pedestrian trail system. Action Measure 8.2.2.ix. - Provide interpretive signage along greenway trails for its educational value and as a means of keeping trail users on the trail to reduce encroachment into greenway natural areas. CITY OF TIGARD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (2010) Goal 1: Transportation & Land Use Planning Coordination Policy 9. The City shall coordinate with private and public developers to provide access for all transportation modes via a safe, efficient, and balanced transportation system. Policy 8. The City shall require appropriate acccs3 to bicycle and pedestrian facilities for all provide bicycle and pedestrian routes to school and other destinations by requiring appropriate bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, trails, and on- street bicycle routes to schools, parks, public facilities, and commercial areas. CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (2010) 18.810.C.2 Minimum width. 2. The minimum width for multi -use paths separated from the road and classified as Regional or Community Trails in the Greenway Trail System Master Plan is ten (10) feet. The width may be reduced to eight (8) feet it there are environmental or other constraints. 3. The minimum width for pedestrian only off -street paths classified as Neighborhood Trails. according to the Greenway Trail System Master Plan is ) three (3) feet. SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS TIGARD DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTERS 18.380 and 18.390: Chapter 18.380 states that legislative text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to this Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. The proposal involves five Comprehensive Plan Action Measure amendments, two Transportation System Plan policy amendments, and two Community Development Code amendments. Therefore, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to Council regarding the proposed comprehensive and STAFF REPORT To THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC 1 IEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 4 OF 17 transportation plan and development code amendments. As defined in its charter (Tigard Municipal Code 2.08.10), the Planning Commission also shall make a recommendation to council regarding acceptance of the master plan document as a whole and adoption of its Project Priorities List. These constitute separate, non - legislative actions. 18.390.060 Type IV Procedure A. Pre - Application conference. A pre - application conference is required for all Type IV actions. B. Timing of requests. The Director shall receive proposed Type IV actions twice yearly. A completed application shall be submitted not more than 75 days and not less than 45 days before the first commission meeting in April and October. The Director may waive any of the above periods. C. Application requirements. 1. Application forms. Type IV applications shall be made on forms provided by the Director as provided by Section 18.390.080.E.1. 2. Submittal information. The application shall: a. Contain the information requested on the form; b. Address the appropriate criteria in sufficient detail for review and action; c. Be accompanied by the required fee; and D. Notice of hearing. A pre - application conference was not held because the request is city - initiated. The twice yearly acceptance condition is waived by the Director, Ron Bunch. All other conditions are followed, with the exception of the standard fee, which does not apply in the case of city- sponsored applications. All of the notice- related process, procedure, and timeline conditions also have been met. Documentation of the required notices is included in the project file. Forty -five day advance notice was provided to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) on May 2, 2011, more than 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing on June 20, 2011, as required. In addition, the Tigard Development Code (TCD) and Comprehensive Plan have been acknowledged by DLCD. Below are the applicable Statewide Planning Goals that are applicable to this proposal: 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: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; No federal statutes are applicable. Applicable state and regional statures are addressed below. APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES The city has an acknowledged Comprehensive Plan consistent with the statewide planning goals. Therefore, consistency with the applicable Comprehensive Plan goals and policies as addressed in this section of the staff report constitute consistency with the applicable statewide planning goals. STAFF REPORT THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 5 01 17 CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 1.12 The City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Goa11.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Policy 3. The City shall establish special citizen advisory boards and committees to provide input to the City Council, Planning Commission, and City itself. Policy 5 The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross - section of the community. A nine- member citizen advisory group oversaw the development of the GTSMP. The committee members brought diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives to their work on the committee. They represented a variety of different community -based organizations and groups: the Parks and Recreation Board, the Tualatin Riverkeepers, Trail Count /Survey volunteers, and former Neighborhood Trail Study Citizen Advisory Committee members. A separate technical advisory committee, which met jointly with the citizen advisory committee, was composed of a member of the Bike - Pedestrian Subcommittee of the Transportation Advisory Committee, the Tigard - Tualatin School District, a trail advocate and former chair of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Trails Committee, and a Metro trail planner. In addition to the citizen steering committee, development of the master plan included several other public involvement opportunities. All of the reports and documents produced in conjunction with the development of the master plan, including the master plan itself, were available on a project web page, www.tigardgreenways.com. During the master plan's preparation, the website was interactive, and included comment and map marking features. Other public involvement activities included a city- conducted survey of people living within a quarter mile, or walking distance, of the city's "community" level trails: Summer Creek, Pathfinder - Genesis, and Krueger. These are defined as trails that begin and end inside the city and are distinguished from "regional" trails that extend beyond the city. The three are in various stages of development, with the Krueger Creek Trail being the least and the Pathfinder - Genesis Trail the most developed. Some 1,500 of the 5,000 residents who are, or would be, most served by these trails were sent trail- specific survey questionnaires. The purpose was to determine the level of neighborhood interest in, and support for, trail improvements. The data collected on neighborhood attitudes and preferences was used to help set priorities for in- filling and improving segments of these trails. As another engagement activity, two open houses took place in January 2011, one at the library and one at STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 6 OF 17 the Bonita Villa Apartments. The goal of each was to present maps of possible routes for filling trail gaps and to discuss people's concerns about the trail system. An estimated 45 people attended the first open house. They provided a wide variety of comments, most supportive of closing trail gaps and finishing the trail system. In addition, many attendees expressed opposition to the extension of a trail through the Summer Creek greenway for environmental, safety, and privacy reasons. In the interest of inclusion, the second open house was bilingual, and was aimed at Spanish - speaking residents. Latinos are the largest and fastest growing cultural group in the city and account for 50% of county -wide population growth. According to the Statewide Recreation Plan, walking for pleasure is the most popular outdoor recreation activity among Latinos. This open house drew some 25 people. The proposed Brown segment of the Fanno Creek Trail elicited the most comments. This segment connects to the northern end of Milton Court and will provide a short cut to the library and downtown area for the residents of the concentration of apartments located along Bonita Road and surrounding single family residences. At the same time, this segment will travel through a somewhat isolated area, where some homeless people now camp, and safety is a major concern. The annual Neighborhood Network Open House held in February 2011 included a GTSMP table manned by city staff. Maps and copies of various handouts and informational materials related to the master plan effort were provided. Among the open house attendees, some 15 or so stopped by to ask questions and made comments and suggestions regarding the trail system. News stories regarding the development of the master plan have appeared on the city webpage, in the Tigard CityScape, and in the Oregonian Newspaper. E- copies of the draft and final GTSMP have been available on the project website and display copies have been available in the Tigard Public Library and at the front counter of the Tigard Permit Center. All the proposed code amendments were included in the Implementation Chapter of the GTSMP and were part of the series of work scope tasks leading to the completion of the draft plan and constituted the culmination of the planning effort. Policy 6. The City shall provide opportunities for citizens to communicate to Council, boards and commissions, and staff regarding issues that concern them. The city mailed notice of the Planning Commission hearing to potentially interested parties and agencies and published notice of the hearing pursuant to TDC 18.390.060. These parties have the opportunity to attend the Planning Commission hearing and provide testimony. FINDING: Given the extent of public involvement activities and the applicant's documented participation, together with the published notice of the hearing pursuant to TDC 18.390.060 for Type IV Procedures, this application is consistent with applicable Citizen Involvement policies, which call for a cross section of affected citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process and to be provided technical information and mechanisms for two -way communication, along with adequate time allotted for citizen and agency review and comment and refinement of the master plan and proposed implementation measures. Goal 2.1 Maintain a up -to -date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative foundations of Tigard's land use planning process. As already noted, the City of Tigard has a state - acknowledged land use planning process consistent with STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 7 OF 17 Goal 2. E- copies of the proposed amendments, GTSMP, and Project Priorities List are available on the city webpage under the Public Notices link. Paper copies are available at the Permit Center front counter and in the Tigard Public Library. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Community Development Code, and Transportation System Plan are an outgrowth of the trails master plan, which was developed over an eleven -month period. Goal 5.1 Protect natural resources and the environment and ecological functions they provide and, to the extent feasible, restore natural resources to create naturally functioning systems and high levels of biodiversity. Most of the greenways are located within the hundred year floodplain. In general, the typical environmental consequences of allowing a trail to disturb a floodplain or natural resource site is related to the incremental loss of wildlife habitat as well as degradation of other natural area functions and values. Placement of fill for a trail will eliminate native vegetation. Even without fill, a trail will generate significant levels of human activity and will degrade natural area habitat values. Examples of these disturbing uses include wildlife harassment by unleashed dogs and off trail uses. Illegal trash dumping and littering also occurs along trails. Trash can pollute water, harm wildlife and provide a seed source for non - native intrusive plants. Restricting a trail would keep human activity to a minimum. To a greater or lesser extent these typical human impacts apply to the development of the greenway trails described in the Greensvay Trail System Master Plan. They also apply to the proposed comprehensive, transportation system plan, and community development code amendments, which are intended to encourage and support trail development and the completion of the greenway trail network. On the other hand, the potential impact to riparian vegetation by greenway trails is very limited and one of the values of the greenway system is to provide transportation, recreations, aesthetic, and educational opportunities for people. Urban areas like Tigard offer a unique ability to allow many people to come into contact with nature. By allowing people to experience the habitat areas, they have a chance to learn about their value and appreciate preserving them. This will increase the number of people that would support protecting more lands like these - both in urban and highly valuable rural areas. If people are excluded from natural open spaces in urban areas, they are more likely to not understand or value protecting natural areas in our rural forests. Greenway trails provide an opportunity to increase awareness of nature and appreciation for its value. Policy 5.1.1 The City shall protect and, to the extent feasible, restore natural resources in a variety of methods to: A. Contribute to the City's scenic quality and its unique sense of place; B. Provide educational opportunities, recreational opportunities, and buffering between differential land uses. C. Maximize natural resource functions and services including fish and wildlife habitat and water quality: and D. Result in healthy and naturally functioning systems containing a high level of biodiversity. Policy 5.1.2 The City shall demonstrate leadership in natural resource projection through the use of sustainable building practices and low impact development strategies, to the extent feasible, on all City projects. Policy 5.1.7 The City shall protect and restore riparian and upland habitats to the maximum extent feasible on public and private land. These policies overlap with Policy 8.2.2, which states that "the city shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment . . ." and are addressed in that section of the staff STAFF REPORT TO TI IE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 8 OF 17 report. Any proposed site - specific greenway trail development activities must be approved under a separate application and will be required to meet application standards. Goal 8. 2 Create a Citywide network of interconnected on- and off -road pedestrian and bicycle trails. The development of the GTSMP is intended to fulfill this goal. Policy 8.2.1 The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off - road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreation opportunities utilizing both public properties and easements on provide property. Policy8.2.2 The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment, including on wildlife corridors and on rare, and state or federally species. Action Measure i. Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. In the case of privately -owned floodplain, the developer is required by 18.774.070.B.4 to provide an easement for trail as a condition of development approval. Under 18.775.070.B.4, a land form alteration or development plan must include a pedestrian /bicycle pathway in accordance with the adopted pedestrian /bicycle pathway plan, unless the construction of said pathway is deemed by the Hearings Officer as untimely. Self- evidently, the master plan, priorities list, and code changes implement 8.2.1 and Action Measure 8.2.2.i. Relative to Policy 8.2.2, environmental impact was one of the seven criteria used in the master plan to evaluate and prioritize alignment options. The other six were connectivity, safety and security, user experience, topographic constraints, cost, and right -of -way ownership. Since conflicts are inevitable in a highly developed area like Tigard, exactly how was environmental - friendliness incorporated into the development of the GTSMP? First, to ensure the trail segments under consideration were routed and designed to be sensitive to the natural environment, an environmental consultant (Mason, Bruce & Girard) was included on the project team. This consultant provided an assessment of the potential environmental impacts of the alignment options under consideration for filling trail gaps. The consultant also looked at conformity with environmental permitting and regulations. The reason for the emphasis on minimizing conflicts and consistency with regulations is that the Tigard greenway corridors contain the city's major streams, along with most of its wetlands and wildlife habitat. The end result is that, in some cases, where environmental impacts and construction costs are high, the GTSMP identifies on -street trail segments as the preferred route. In other cases, elevated boardwalk is recommended as an alternative to filling wetlands. In addition, a proposed code amend reduces so -called Neighborhood, or local access, trail width from 5 to 3 feet and is intended to minimize impact in natural areas. Although it can detrimental, at the same time trail development can provide an opportunity to create or enhance wildlife habitat. This is especially true in the many areas where the greenway is in poor or degraded condition. In these cases, the net effect of a trail project and associated restoration activities, including vegetated corridor area, can be to improve the overall biological condition of the greenway area. Proposed Action Measure 8.2.2.ix furthers this goal by including interpretive signage, which serves an educational purpose, but also minimizes impacts. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 9 OF 17 Any proposed site - specific greenway trail development activities must be approved under a separate application and meet applicable city goals and policies regarding the environment. Action Measure iii. Develop trail standards for the many trail systems, sizes, and materials needed to in different settings. The GTSMP contains a classification system and associated design standards for different types of trails. The three basic design types include Neighborhood, Community, and Regional Trails, with Neighborhood Trails further divided into Urban and Natural Trails. The classification system and associated standards will be incorporated into the Engineering Department's Public Improvement Design Standards manual. 11 Public Facilities and Services Goal 11.4 Maintain adequate public facilities and services to meet the health, safety, education, and leisure needs of all Tigard residents. Policy 11.4.2 The City shall continue to develop and maintain a Capital Improvement Plan to help provide for the orderly provision of public facilities and services. The master plan as a whole; the proposed comprehensive plan, transportation system plan, and development code amendments; and the project priorities list contribute to the public facilities and services to meet the leisure needs of all residents. The greenway trails system is intended to be multi- modal and accessible to all ages and types of users. The Project Priorities List identifies improvements needs relative to the orderly provision of trails and the implementation of the greenway trail system. Goal 12 Transportation Policy 12.1.3: The City shall maintain and enhance transportation functionality by emphasizing multi -modal travel options for all types of land uses. Policy 12.1.4: The City shall promote land uses and transportation investments that promote balanced transportation options. Trails function as an alternative to other transportation facilities. The master plan and the proposed amendments are intended to facilitate progress toward the completion of the greenway trail network. FINDING: The proposed amendments will have no effect because the proposed changes increase capacity through the provision of alternative facilities. Policy 12.3.11 The City shall require and /or facilitate the construction of off - street trails to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections that cannot be provided by a street. Action Measure viii. Develop bicycle routes that connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreation users, and activity centers. By definition, the greenway trail plan provides off - street connections for moving around the city. The amendments proposed are intended to support and encourage the development of the trail network. The trails master plan focuses on completing the greenway system identified in the parks system concept plan. The master plan does not provide access to trails for all areas across the city equally. Instead, it STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 10 OF 17 leaves many areas under - served. In particular, no trails are shown on the master plan map for the Tigard Triangle, the area south of Gaarde Street /McDonald and north of Durham Road, and areas northeast of Highway 217. The main constraint to the feasibility of an ideal system, serving all areas of the city, is existing development. Any new trails would need to be retrofitted within areas that are approaching build -out. Unlike park sites, which can be assembled by buying land from one or two owners, trails extend through lineal corridors and cross multiple properties and, therefore, require dealing with a large number of landowners. Self - evidently, it is past time where there is a blank canvas of raw, undeveloped land with which to work. In addition to access to nature, the advantage and rationale of the established greenway trail system is that most of the trails extend through the 100 -year flood plain, which is otherwise protected from development and provides the most opportunities for trails. Completion of the greenway trail is one but not the sole means for meeting 12.3.11. Development is another means, as is highlighted in the policy. Goal 13 Energy Conservation Policy 13.1 Reduce energy consumption Policy 13.1.1 The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through. C. bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected The energy consequences of off -street trails are overwhelmingly positive. They include reduced oil consumption and reduced reliance on energy inefficient automobiles. The projects recommended for construction will complete key links in the city and regional bicycle circulation systems. It will encourage bicycle commuting and bicycle use for recreational purposes by providing connections to neighborhood destinations and commercial and industrial land uses. As future trail extensions and neighborhood connections are completed, the trail system will further help reduce air pollution and reliance on the automobile. FINDING: As shown in the analysis above, the applicable land use goals and policies have been met. The Planning Commission could recommend and the City Council could approve the three proposed actions. In keeping with the PRAB recommendation, the Planning Commission also could recommend and the city approve a mini -study focusing on the feasibility of any missed opportunities, if it determines through the hearing process that it would be appropriate to do so. Specifically, the range of decision - making options available are: • With regard to the proposed amendments, the Planning Commission recommendation to council may be for denial, approval, or approval with conditions. • With regard to the acceptance of the GTSMP, the Planning Commission recommendation to council may be for denial, approval, or approval with conditions. • With regard to the proposed Prioritized Project List, the Planning Commission recommendation to council may be for denial, approval, or approval with STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 11 OF 17 • conditions. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN POLICIES GOAL 1— LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION Develop mutually supportive land use and transportation plans to enhance the livability of the community. Policies 2. The City shall maintain and enhance transportation functionality by emphasizing multimodal travel options for all types of land uses. 3. The City shall promote land uses and transportation investments that promote balanced transportation options. 6. The City shall strive to protect the natural environment from impacts derived from transportation facilities. Very clearly, the GTSMP and its proposed project list and implementing amendments carry out the Transportation System Plan goals and policies related to enhancing community livability. Greenway trails add to multimodal travel options and to the promotion of balanced transportation. Natural environment protection relative to the GTSMP was described in Goal 8.2.2. METRO FUNCTIONAL PLAN Title 3. Water Quality, Flood Control Management and Fish and Wildlife Conservation 3.07.310 Intent To protect the beneficial water uses and functions and values of resources within the Water Quality and Flood Management Areas by limiting or mitigating the impact on these areas from development activities, protecting life and property from dangers associated with flooding and working toward a regional coordination program of protection for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas. 3.07.320 Applicability A. This Title applies to: 1. Development in Water Quality Resource and Flood Management Areas. 2. Development which may cause temporary or permanent erosion on any property within the Metro Boundary. 3. Development in Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas when Metro's section 3.07.350 analysis and mapping are completed. Tigard amended its comprehensive plan and development code to comply with this title. In Washington County the Title 3 protection measures are implemented through incorporation into the Clean Water Services (CWS) Design and Construction Standards, which all the jurisdictions within the CWS district are required to follow. The key provision related to water quality protection was the imposition of vegetated corridors around streams and wetlands. The proposed comprehensive plan, TSP, and development code amendments do not conflict with Tile 3 or interfere with the city's certified compliance with Title 3. Additionally, all land use applications for trail development will continue to be required to comply with the CWS Design and Construction standards as part of the city development review process and must be approved under a separate application. Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC I IEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 12 OF 17 Nature in Neighborhoods of the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan (Functional Plan) was created to (1) conserve, protect, and restore a continuous ecologically viable streamside corridor system, from the stream's headwaters to their confluence with other streams and rivers, and with their floodplains in a manner that is integrated with upland wildlife habitat and with the surrounding urban landscape; and (2) to control and prevent water pollution for the protection of the public health and safety, and to maintain and improve water quality throughout the region. In essence,Title 13 was meant to achieve its intended purpose through the conservation, protection and appropriate restoration of riparian and upland fish and wildlife habitat. The jurisdictions of the Tualatin Basin Natural Resources, including Tigard, substantially complied with the Title 13 protection program in 2007. The City of Tigard is in compliance with Title 13 by virtue of having adopted Habitat Conservation Areas, Protection Measures and Habitat Friendly Code Revisions. The proposed comprehensive plan, Transportation System Plan, and development code amendments do not conflict with Tile 13 or interfere with the city's certified compliance with Title 13. Additionally, all land use applications for trail development will continue to be required to comply with the CWS Design and Construction Standards as part of the city development review process must be approved under a separate application. SECTION V. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF AND OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The City Arborist, the City of Tigard's Public Works Department, and the Tigard Police Department reviewed the proposal and had no objection. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reviewed the proposal and provided no comments. Important to note is that the agency through its Transportation Management Growth Program provided a grant to finance the hiring of consultants to carry out the work of developing the Greenway Trail System Master Plan. According to the intergovernmental agreement for this grant, preparation of the GTSMP "sets the stage for city adoption of the amendments into the city Transportation System Plan, Community Development Code, Public Improvement Typical Sections, and Capital Improvement Plan." Consequently, adoption of the proposed amendments thus will help fulfill the intent of the grant. The Tigard Park and Recreation Board (PRAB) on 5/9/11 considered the plan on 5/9/11. According to the meeting minutes, Brian Davies made a motion to recommend the acceptance of the Greenway Trails Master Plan with further study to underserved areas, including the greenway alignment of the Washington Square trail. Hong Dao seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the board members present, with Troy Mears, Peggy Faber, Marshall Henry and Gordon Kunkle votingyes. Hong Dao made a motion to [recommend adoption of the priorititied project list. Marshall Henry seconded the motion. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the board members present, with Troy Mears, Peggy Faber, Brian Davies and Gordon Kunkle votingyes. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 13 OF 17 The City's Long Range Planning Division, Engineering Division, Building Division, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and Metro Land Use and Planning were mailed a copy of the proposal but provided no comments. SECTION VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS Dr. Gene Davis sent an e-mail regarding the Project Priorities List. [Exhibit A] Dear Duane, Planning Commission and Mayor, I am sendingyou by attachment pictures you (Duane) had sent me after our field trip where we walked from Fanno Creek on SW North Dakota along Ash Creek to Hall Blvd about a mile. I came to the Parks and Recreation Advisory meeting on May 9th to fulfill the requirement in this email for the purpose of requesting this trail alignment to be moved onto the project priority list. I am writing this letter to the planning commission with the same request. Is it necessary for me to show up tonight and make a presentation and this request in person or are these pictures and this letter adequate? It should be noted on picture #11, where we are walking through one of the 12ft x 9ft culverts under Highway 217 that we are walking on a ledge of sediment 2ft or so from the floor of the culvert. The other side had no water in it at all because there are 2 side by side culverts and I believe ODOT is committed to clean these as soon as they are convinced that down stream velocity has been achieved, which will prevent the redeposit of the sediment. We anticipate achieving that goal and maybe already have. You might check with Ronald Kroop ronald.h.kroop@state.orus of ODOT. In any event this letter is for the purpose of requesting the trail alignment to be on the priority list and we are working on solving whatever problems exist in the hopes this trail alignment becomes a reality in the next year or two. Please do not exclude it from the 5 year plan. Thank you very much, Dr. Gene Davis 10875 SW 89th Avenue Tigard, Oregon -97223 STAFF RESPONSE: Dr. Davis' request that the Project Priorities List be revised to include all or a portion of the Washington Square Loop Trail comes after the completion of the master plan and shortly before the approval of the Project Priorities List by the PRAB. Many of the questions he has raised here and elsewhere about the proposed on -street alignment of the Washington Square Loop Trail relate to a 2007 preliminary engineering study of the loop route. They include the use of the existing culvert as a trail undercrossing of Hwy 217. The Planning Commission recommended acceptance of the GTSMP and adoption of the Project Priorities List, with the qualification the city undertake a follow -up or mini -study of any potential overlooked opportunities for greenway trails. PRAB's reason for this recommendation is that the greenway trail system does not serve all areas of the city equally and some areas, such as the Tigard Triangle area, are left under - served by the existing network. The PRAB recommended Dr. Davis' questions regarding the Loop Trail be folded into and addressed as part of this proposed follow -up study. Given the PRAB recommendation, Staff concludes the proposed mini -study would be the appropriate vehicle to address the question of whether the Project Priorities List should be revised to include additional projects, if any, including an off - street alignment for any portion of the Washington Square Loop Trail. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAIIS STANDARDS PAGE 14 OF 17 Another reason for re- addressing the alignment of the Tigard portion of the Washington Square Loop Trail is the fact that the Hall /217segment of the Washington Square Loop Trail is listed on the 2010 TSP Financially Constrained, Multi -Modal project list. The financially constrained project list includes those considered "reasonably likely" to be constructed within the 25 -year planning horizon based on all anticipated transportation revenue sources. Its listing in the TSP was influenced by its inclusion in the Regional Transportation System Plan. At this time, staff does not support changes to the Project Priorities List that would be contrary to the consultant and Stakeholder Advisory Committee recommendations for on -street trail alignments of the two sections (Fanno /Hwy 217 and Hwy 217 /Hall) of the loop trail. The GTSMP was subject to extensive public review and the Project Priorities List was approved by a unanimous vote of the GTSMP stakeholder advisory committee. The PRAB- recommended follow -up study recognizes Dr. Davis concerns, the TSP listing, and, as mentioned, would provide an appropriate opportunity to address the alignment issue more comprehensively than the public hearing process. SECTION VI. STAFF ANALYSIS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION ANALYSIS: Greenway Trail System Master Plan The GTSMP provides a better picture of potential alignments, improvement needs, costs, and community priorities and fulfills Action Measure 8.2.i. of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan: "Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion." The proposed Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan amendments are an outgrowth of the master plan development process and support the development and user - friendliness of greenway trails. The proposed action measure amendments more explicitly reference accessibility guidance and standards as a means to increase universal accessibility. The proposal to update the master plan every five years is important and necessary because conditions and circumstances change over time, and the master plan may need to be refined to reflect these changes. A recent example is the passage of the 2010 bond measure, which, in addition to land acquisition, provides a new funding source for trails. Wayfinding, street signs, and mileage markers are important and necessary to the trail user experience and merit a separate action measure to emphasize this importance. The addition of interpretive signs, which are lacking in the existing network, as a Comprehensive Plan Action Measure is necessary not only because such signs serve an educational purpose, but also because they are, according to all reports, much more effective in keeping trail users from wandering off the trail and into sensitive areas than "keep out-" or "no trespassing" -type signs. They also will help the city to carry out its goals related to the use of a variety of methods to minimize the impact of trails on the environment. The proposed amendments to the Transportation System Plan bolster the policy basis for trails and emphasize the role of trails as a transportation mode and in providing safe routes to schools and other destinations. The proposed Community Development Code changes add a reference to the GTSMP and are intended to provide consistency with its new three -level (Regional, Community, and Neighborhood) trail classification system. The change in the width standard (for lower classification trails) from 5 to 3 feet is intended, not to dilute the old standard, but to allow advantage to be taken of opportunities for short, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003/DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 15 OF 17 narrow trails where the available corridor or right -of -way may be only 3 feet wide and /or where a trail crosses an environmentally sensitive area. The Project Priorities List is important and necessary because, to date, trails have been built on a piecemeal basis. The GTSMP provides a more strategic approach to building the trail system. Many of the identified projects (14 of the 19) are along regional trails. Closing the trail gaps on these trails, such as the (nearly complete) Fanno Creek Trail, would result in greater connectivity and opportunities for longer trail trips. Trails serve both recreational and transportation needs, and most of the regional trails extend or connect to other trails beyond the city limits. Longer trails connect more neighborhoods to transit, schools, shopping, and employment areas, which benefits those facilities and areas as well as trail users. The proposed 2013 extension of the Westside Trail to the Tigard city limits by the Tualatin Hills Recreation District is an example of an opportunity to increase connectivity for longer trips to and from the underserved Bull Mountain area. The Prioritization Project List is recommended for "adoption ", because formal adoption legally is necessary for its proposed use as the trails component in a forthcoming methodology study to establish a revised Park System Development Charge imposed on new development. During their April 2011work session with the consultant team, council directed that greenway routes should continue to be the preferred or long term option for all greenway trails on the mapped system. This includes the Hwy. 217 /Hall segment of the Washington Square Loop and other greenways where on- street or side -street alignments are the GTSMP - recommended option. These alignments are so identified in the GTSMP, but are not assigned 1, 2, or 3 priorities at this time. Council's intent is to make clear that, although not feasible at present, a greenway route remains a long term option for all the trails depicted in the adopted greenway trail conceptual plant. SECTION VII. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing findings and analysis, staff finds that the proposed Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan, and Development Code Amendments are consistent with applicable provisions of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, Metro Regional Functional Plan, Statewide Planning Goals, and the Tigard Development Code (18.380). Staff further finds the GTSMP is consistent with applicable goals in the above - mentioned plans, and the Project Priorities list reflects the analysis of the GTSMP and the needs of the greenway trail system as a transportation facility. Staff further finds the GTSMP fulfills Action Measure 8.2.i. of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan: "Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion." SECTION VIII. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and zone changes to City Council, acceptance of the GTSMP, and approval of the Project Priorities List. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 16 OF 17 June 10. 2011 PREPARED BY: Duane Roberts Project Planner June 10. 2011 APPROVED BY: Susan Hartnett DA'Z'E Assistant Community Development Director Exhibit: 1. Photographs submitted by Dr. Gene Davis. i /Irpin /duane /duane /TGM II /CPA2011 - 0003 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING CPA2011- 00003 /DCA2011 -00001 - GREENWAY TRAILS STANDARDS PAGE 17 OF 17 r Exhibit B Ordinance No. 11- Di./ PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE DELETE: STRIKETHOUGH ADDITION: UNDERLINE CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2009): Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Spaces Action Measure 8.1.20.xix Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible l adhering to the United States Access Board accessibility guidance and standards, AASHTO design guidance and Metro trail standards, where possible. Action Measure 8.2.2.i Eemplete -a Update the trail system master plan every five years to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. Action Measure 8.2.2.vi Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as interpretive and directional signagc, benches, drinking fountains, parking and staging areas and other services. Action Measure 8.2.2.viii. Provide distinctive wayfinding, street signs and mileage markers along the trail system to increase the visibility, ease of navigation and user - friendliness of Tigard's bicycle and pedestrian trail system. Action Measure 8.2.2.ix. Provide interpretive signage along greenway trails for its educational value and as a means of keeping trail users on the trail to reduce encroachment into greenway natural areas. CITY OF TIGARD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (2010) Goal 1: Transportation & Land Use Planning Coordination Policy 9. The City shall coordinate with private and public developers to provide access for all transportation modes via a safe, efficient and balanced transportation system. Policy 8. The City shall r :. • - ....: • . - . - .: • - . .. . . • • • - . provide bicycle and pedestrian routes to school and other destinations by requiring appropriate bicycle and pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, trails and on- street bicycle routes to schools, parks, public facilities and commercial areas. CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (2010) 18.810.C.2 Minimum width. 2. The minimum width for multi -use paths separated from the road and classified as Regional or Community Trails in the Greenway Trail System Master Plan is ten (10) feet. The width may be reduced to eight (8) feet it there are environmental or other constraints. 3. The minimum width for off -street paths classified as Neighborhood Trails, according to the Greenway Trail System Master Plan is five -(-5} three (3) feet. CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 11- 0 5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.01.080 DESIGNATING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK GUIDELINES TO BE APPLIED WHEN PREPARING CODIFIED EDITIONS OF ORDINANCES FOR PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE (TITLES 1 -17) AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2010 WHEREAS, City staff follows Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines for composing day -to -day City of Tigard communications and documents; and WHEREAS, for consistency the Tigard City Council designates the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook guidelines as the standard for punctuation and grammar when preparing ordinances to be codified in the Tigard Municipal Code (Titles 1 -17) and the Community Development Code (Title 18). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard Municipal Code Section 1.01.080 is hereby amended as follows; new language is underlined: 1.01.080 Editing Of Code. In preparing the codified editions of ordinances for publication and distribution the City Recorder shall not alter the sense, meaning, effect or substance of any ordinance, but, with such limitations, may renumber sections and parts of sections of the ordinances, change the wording of headings, rearrange sections, change reference numbers to agree with renumbered chapters, sections or other parts, substitute the proper subsection, section or chapter or other division numbers, strike out figures or words that are merely repetitious, change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity, and correct manifest clerical or typographical errors. Ordinances codified after December 31, 2010, shall be composed under the guidelines established by the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook for grammar and punctuation insofar as the application of the AP Stylebook guidelines do not alter the sense, meaning, effect or substance of any ordinance. (Ord. 01 -19 §2) • SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. ORDINANCE No. 11- Page 1 r. PASSED: By (J/2Q4 / 11901/ vote of . Council members present after being read by number and title only, this (, lay of , ., .�.,... , 2011. - i') _ __I JEC_Cal■ City Record - APPROVED: By Tigard City Council thi day • A 11. J 7 Craig Dirksen, Mayor Approved as to form: ter_ City Attorn - 7/2.-41 /' Date ORDINANCE No. 11- O S Page 2