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CCDA Packet - 03/04/2014 City of Tigard CCDA City Center Development Agency Board - Agenda TIGARD CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME: March 4, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Red Rock Creek Conference Room 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 PUBLIC NOTICE: Times noted are estimated. Assistive Listening Devices are available for persons with impaired hearing and should be scheduled for City Center Development Agency Board meetings by noon on the Monday prior to the City Center Development Agency Board meeting. Please can 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD - Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). Upon request, the City will also endeavor to arrange for the following services: • Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments; and • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers, it is important to allow as much lead time as possible. 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 Ci of Tigard CCA City Center Development Agency Board - Agenda -- - _ -- -- TIGARD CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE AND :March 4, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. TIME: MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Red Rock Creek Conference Room - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM 1. CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING A. Call to Order- City Center Development Agency B. Roll Call C. Call to Board and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. DISCUSS URBAN DESIGN - STROLLING STREET (Proposal for a program to improve private landscaping areas on Main Street.) - 6:35 p.m.-estimated time 3. NON AGENDA ITEMS-7:15 p.m. -estimated time •EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Center Development Agency 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 final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:25 p.m. -estimated time 4. ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 p.m. -estimated time AIS-1659 2. CCDA Agenda Meeting Date: 03/04/2014 Length (in minutes): 40 Minutes Agenda Title: Urban Design: Strolling Street: Proposal for program to improve private landscaping areas on Main Street Submitted By: Sean Farrelly, Community Development Item Type: Update, Discussion, Meeting Type: City Center Direct Staff Development Agency Public Hearing No Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: Public Hearing Publication Date in Newspaper: Information ISSUE Urban Design: Strolling Street proposal for program to improve private landscaping areas on Main Street. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends the Board of the CCDA approve the Strolling Street program concept. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY In 2013 the City of Tigard announced a new strategic plan and vision to become "the most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where people of all ages and abilities enjoy healthy and interconnected lives." Main Street is one of the city's best opportunities to create a true "strolling street:" a street that attracts pedestrians with a comfortable and safe walking experience, buildings with attractive facades and window displays, and areas of visual delight. The completion of the Main Street Green Street Phase I project will vastly improve the public realm of the southern half of Main Street (with Phase II on the northern half to follow.) When completed, the street will feature new landscaping and street trees, safer pedestrian crossings, new streetlights, street furniture, and public art. Walkers of all ages and abilities will benefit from the improved streetscape and be drawn to Main Street's shops and restaurants. Many Main Street properties have privately owned areas between the sidewalk and building facade. While some have been well-landscaped and cared for, others have been neglected. There are areas of dead or dying landscaping and damaged paving. There are few opportunities for seating. These spaces, if left to deteriorate,will detract from the pedestrian experience. A new Strolling Street Program can improve these private areas to increase the street's curb appeal, as well as provide functional spaces for outdoor seating and events. Staff met with four leading landscape architecture firms to get their input on scoping the program. The incentive-based Strolling Street program would be a partnership between the Development Agency and downtown property owners who wish to participate. The program would be implemented in four stages: 1. In April and May, staff will meet with the owners of key properties in one-on-one meetings and at a Tigard Downtown Alliance forum to preview the opportunity and encourage participation. 2. In June/July a landscape architecture/urban design firm will be engaged to analyze existing conditions and site opportunities along the length of Main Street. They would identify characteristics that create a positive impression, such as taking advantage of the larger contiguous properties to create a greater scale of"common" areas and identify those characteristics that detract from the visual environment, such as signage in poor condition or exposed trash containers. 3. In August/September, the landscape architecture firm will complete the following work products to initiate the incentive program: • Conceptual,illustrative designs of select spaces to illustrate the outcome for the private realm to include components such as paving, planters, landscape elements, lighting, benches, and signage. • A pattern book of examples, components, and a "family of materials" that can be readily applied to other private frontages. • An estimate of costs per property. 4. In September/October, a first project or projects will be selected and solicited. Once selected, staff and the landscape architects will: • Meet with the property owner(s) to finalize goals, budget, and schedule. • Prepare draft design development-level plan. • Request property owner review and comments on revised plan. • Prepare the final plan. • Prepare an estimate of construction costs. • Assist with bidding and construction administration. The successful completion of a first project(s) and accompanying publicity will encourage additional property owners to participate. To maximize participation, the Agency will cover 80% of the costs to design and install the landscaping and other elements, with the property owner signing a legal agreement to maintain the improvements for five years. These details may be fine-tuned as the project progresses. Questions such as how the improvements will be constructed {paid by the property owner and then reimbursed, or paid up front by the Agency) are still being researched. Staff will consult with the City Attorney to limit the city's liability for the program. If the Board of the City Center Development Agency approves the program concept, $50,000 will be requested in the CCDA Budget for FY 2014-15. An RFQ for consultant assistance will be issued in May,with the project formally kicking off on July 1. If the requested budget amount is not adopted, a contract will not be executed. OTHER ALTERNATIVES The Board of the CCDA could direct staff to develop other options or not pursue the proposed program. COUNCIL OR CCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION N/A Fiscal Impact Cost: 50,000 Budgeted (�,es or no): no Where Budgeted (department/program): CCDA Additional Fiscal Notes: $50,000 will be requested in the CCDA Budget for FY 2014-15. If this request is not adopted as part of the FY 2014-15 budget, no contract will be issued and no CCDA funds will be expended for this program. 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Monitor shared parking agreements Development Code revisions-min.ratios, dimensions,,shared parking, (city-wide) 14 DOWNTOWN TIGARD t., AIN STREET, ` WdSH STROLLING STREET In 2013, the City of Tigard announced a new strategic plan and vision to become"the most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where people �...... ., of all ages and abilities enjoy healthy and interconnected lives." Main Street in downtown Tigard is the best opportunity to create a true "strolling street" EXISTI that attracts pedestrians with a comfortable and safe walking experience, buildings with attractive facades and areas of visual appeal. The Main Street Green Street project, now underway, will vastly improve the street's public ROW with new landscaping, street trees,streetlights,furniture, public art and safer pedestrian crossings. - The new Strolling Street Program will offer assistance to improve privately owned areas between the sidewalk and building facade to increase the street's curb appeal and provide spaces for outdoor seating and events. The program is a partnership between Tigard's City Center Development Agency " (CCDA) and interested downtown property owners. The CCDA will cover 80 percent of the cost to design and install landscaping and other elements when the property owner agrees to maintain the improvements for five years. EN I The program would be implemented in four stages during 2014: . • April/ June/ Aug/ Sept/ Project Stages May July Sept Oct 1.Meet with owners of key properties;preview opportunities and encourage participation. 2.Engage a landscape architecture/urban design firm. 3.Complete conceptual designs and provide cost estimates. i 4.Solicit/select first projects. may' For additional information please contact Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly at sean@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2420. rr Ip City of Tigard COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Blvd. I Tigard,OR 97223 1 www.tigard-or.govPOTENTIAL S CCdDt`f Non _ Qqpn d� Parking Strategy Implementation Goal: A more efficient and organized parking system in downtown by implementing the 2011 Parking Plan Strategy Recommendations Work plan Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2015 Review Main Street Green Street Plans for consistency with Parking Plan Strategy Recommendations Sign Burnham Parking Lot as 2-hour parking Identify Tigard Municipal Code changes related to parking Ad hoc committee (3 meetings) Work with a small group of property/ business owners on parking issues Presentations on Implementation C C:-1C 11resenlalim CCD,.I Board Prerenlalion 'I 7),,1 Presenlation Parking upgrades and public use Study reconfiguring of public parking on Electric St. Institute programs/incentives to encourage shared parking Parking utilization/turnover study after Green Street complete. Monitor shared parking agreements Development Code revisions- min. ratios, dimensions, , shared parking, (city-wide)