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10/10/2007 - Packet City Center Advisory Commission Wednesday October 10`h, 2007 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tigard Library 1`t Floor Community Room 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 6:30-6:35 pm 2. Review / Approve Minutes 6:35-6:45 3. Fanno Creek Park&Plaza Design Options 6:45–7:45 4. Housing&Economic Development Policy Development 7:45–8:05 5. Affordable Housing—Sheila Greenburg Fink 8:05–8:25 6. Streetlights—Follow-up 8:25–8:30 7. Hall Blvd / 99 W area /TDIP–Discussion about method of expanding the principles of the TDIP to this area 8:30–8:45 8. CCAC Membership Recruitment Update 8:45-8:50 9. Council Communications—Update (Carl Switzer) 8:50–8:55 10. Other Business/Announcements 8:55-9:00 (Recognition of Contributions to Downtown–continued) Minutes for CCAC Meeting Date of Meeting: October 10, 2007 Name of Committee: CITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Location: Tigard Library - Community Room, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Minutes taken by: Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II Called to order by: Chairman Carl Switzer Time Started: 6:38 pm Time Ended: 10:04 pm Commissioners Present: Carolyn Barkley; Vice Chair Alexander Craghead; Ralph Hughes; Chairman Carl Switzer; Lily Lilly; Alice Ellis Gaut; Roger Potthoff Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Sheila Greenlaw-Fink, Community Partners for Affordable Housing; Lisa Olson, Marland Henderson, Tom Murphy, Elise Sheaur,.Janice Daniels, Dale Daniels Staff Present: Phil Nachbar, Downtown Redevelopment Manager; Sean Farrelly, Associate Planner; Doreen Laughlin, City Admin Specialist II Agenda Item #1: Welcome and Introductions: Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Switzer convened the meeting and, since there were visitors present, Switzer asked everyone to go around and introduce themselves, which they did. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): None Agenda Item #2: Review/Approve Minutes Important Discussion and/or Comments: There was a motion and second to approve the minutes as written. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): A vote was taken, and the 9/12/07 minutes were unanimously approved, with no abstentions. CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 1 of 1 "Phis tneeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. (".Documents and Scttintis\(:Switzer\laical Seuings\Temfuirar Internet Files\Content.I I.5\11QA; Vl111\CC;�C_Arttended_\Icetin \linutes_10-111- 0711JAw Agenda Item #3: Fanno Creek Park & Plaza Design Options Important Discussion and/or Comments: Before the group went into the scheduled agenda item, Phil Nachbar led a discussion regarding the agenda and how it is created. He explained how the priorities for the agenda are currently set, and stressed that the pace and content may be modified by the CCAC with staff providing clarity as to agenda items that may need action by the CCAC. He said there's a possibility that additional meetings may need to be scheduled to accommodate the workload. At this point the meeting moved on to the scheduled agenda item. Nachbar went through a Power Point regarding Fanno Creek Park Design. He talked about Park Schemes 1 & 2 noting one of the differences between the two being a slightly different alignment of the creek. One keeps more of the existing trail. There was lengthy discussion about the park. There was a time for questions and comments regarding the park portion of the agenda item. One of the commissioners said she favors Scheme 1 but would like to see alternatives — she said she's thinking there may be ways to modify it to make it an even better alternative. She wondered about CWS's (Clean Water Services) ideas. Chair Switzer interjected that Kendra from CWS would be at the Fanno Creek Steering Committee meeting the following night, and that if any of the Commissioners were interested in what CWS had to say so far as how the CWS end of it impacts the decisions they may want to make, he encouraged them to attend the meeting. The discussion continued with one of the commissioners saying she was concerned about the sensitivity of the turtle habitat. There was discussion as to whether there should be one or two turtle habitat areas. One of the commissioners asked about the relationship of natural habitat areas to human beings (citizens of and visitors to Tigard)? He wondered whether this habitat was to be a "zoo" of sorts—or should it be considered a natural area? He asked if this a restored area or a traditional park?This was discussed at length. At this time, questions from the public present were solicited. Some of those questions were: Is a 12 foot wide path necessary?The answer: The main trail is a 6-foot trail section, while the secondary trail is the 12' length. It was noted that this secondary trail would be a Metro regional trail and it has certain requirements. Dale Daniels (Tigard citizen) commented that if there's going to be a turtle pond, he would want Tigard citizens to have access to it. He took exception to the park area being considered a "sanctuary" of sorts. He asked what was the use of having this brand new park basically being closed off from public access. He asked whether this park is supposed to attract people as a sanctuary or is it a fun family type of park. What are the objectives?What is the intent of the park? Nachbar said only some of the park could be developed as a traditional park. The larger area is a restricted native habitat. He said the plaza would be an attraction, but that at this time they were discussing the park area. He noted they would move on to the plaza discussion shortly. CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 2 of 2 'Phis meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained For one year. Q\Documents and Settings\(:Switzer\Local Settings\'Temporary Internet Files\Content.Ili5\1'QAAJVI IH\CCA(.Amended_Meeting_Niinutes_10.10- 0711 1.doc There were a few more questions regarding the park and further discussion. Then the chair said they needed to move on to the next subject—the plaza. Some of the commissioners noted that the park was a subject that really needed more time allotted to it. The suggestion was made that the park and the plaza be two separate agenda items with sufficient time allotted to each of them. Nachbar then went on to the Plaza portion of the discussion. He gave examples of possible uses. He gave examples such as an interactive fountain, a natural amphitheater, gathering spaces, Farmer's Market, etc. He went through a PowerPoint presentation, which highlighted the different schemes. He noted that Plaza Schemes 1, 2, & 3 had the same design elements with different layouts. He pointed out that at this particular stage, they are looking at the bigger concept, not the details. There was time allotted for ideas and comments. The commissioners gave their thoughts as to what elements of each scheme they liked. There was a time for questions. One of the citizens wondered how the commuter rail would affect the use of the park. In addition, she questioned how vagrants in the park would be addressed. Another of the citizens highly recommended that the City look at more than one shelter. He stated that obviously, it rains a lot in Oregon and shelters are important. He also felt the use should not be "split." He noted that it can't be all things to all people. In other words, "Do a few things well." These ideas, and others,were discussed at length. There was discussion as to the upcoming Fanno Creek Steering Committee meeting and the fact that the CCAC does not want to "do their work for them" but wants to let them do their job and if the CCAC members want to attend the meetings, they are more than welcome to attend them. Meanwhile, there are two members of that committee [Chair Switzer and Commissioner Ellis Gaut] on the CCAC and those members are aware of the thoughts, questions, and ideas the CCAC has. The CCAC will trust that those committee members will represent the CCAC well and will hear back from the members as to how well received those ideas were. One of the commissioners posed a question regarding the role of the CCAC and budget. It was mentioned that enough time needs to be allotted to this subject. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): The discussion of budget and the CCAC was deferred to the next meeting. In the future, the park and plaza will be two separate agenda items with sufficient time allotted to each. The Fanno Creek Steering Committee members (Chair Switzer and Commissioner Ellis Gaut) will take the ideas, concerns, and thoughts of the CCAC to the Fanno Creek Steering Committee meeting scheduled for the following evening (October 11th). At the next CCAC meeting (November 14`h), they will bring back the feedback they get. CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 3 of 3 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. C:\Documents and Settings\CSwitzer\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.lE?S\PQA,%JVIiH\CCAC_Amended_Meeting_Minutes_10-10- 07[11.doc Agenda Item #5: Affordable Housing— Sheila Greenlaw-Fink [Taken out of orderj. Important Discussion and/or Comments: Due to the lateness of the hour, Nachbar took this agenda item out of order. He introduced Sheila Greenlaw-Fink from Community Partners for Affordable Housing. Ms. Fink gave a PowerPoint presentation about the Affordable Housing Program. The presentation in its entirety is Exhibit A. Ms. Fink commented that she and Ramsay Weit [Exec. Dir. Of Community Housing Fund] appreciated the opportunity to comment on the work that Sean Farrelly [City associate Planner] and others in Tigard have been doing related to the Comprehensive Plan with regard to affordable housing. She said she believes a lot of effort has been put into it and that the City of Tigard is exemplary. She noted that just the day before when she was in Clackamas County at a meeting she had reported to them how much Tigard has done in this regard, especially for a smaller jurisdiction. She said Tigard has played a leadership role in this area and that no other jurisdiction in Washington County has done what Tigard has. She believes Tigard should be very proud of that. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): If anyone would like to look more closely at affordable housing, Ms. Fink said the following Community Partners for affordable Housing website is available for perusal: hU://www.ci2ahinc.org/. Agenda Item #8: CCAC Membership Recruitment Update Important Discussion and/or Comments: This item was taken out of order. Nachbar gave a quick report that the Ad was out in the newspaper and in Cityscape for these open positions and will remain open until November 15t1i. There was discussion as to whether the interviews could be done before the closing date. Nachbar noted that it would probably not be until January that they get someone on board. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Nachbar will check into possibly doing some of the interviews before the closing date—all the while keeping in mind that, to be fair to all the applicants, those who apply all the way up to the closing date,will be interviewed. Agenda Item #4: Housing & Economic Development Policy [Taken out of order]: Important Discussion and/or Comments: Sean Farrelly said that at the October 15th Planning Commission meeting, he will present the draft goals, policies, and action measures CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 4 of 4 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit(:enter,and is retained for one year. C:\Documents and Settings\CSwitvcr\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\Content.1F5\PQAAJ\141 I\CCAC_Amended_Meeting_iiN inutes_l()-I(1- 07[1J.doc for the Housing and Economic Development topics of the Comprehensive Plan for review, discussion and editing. He said the draft goals, policies, and action measures were created based on a number of activities including: • Citizens input at Policy Interest Team (PIT) meetings —he noted that 25 people showed interest in this team. Of these, about 8 were active. Commissioner Potthoff was one of the active members, as was Sheila Greenlaw-Fink, who was crucial in working on the Housing section. The work was sent out to all members on this list for their comment. The first PIT meeting was in June and there were a total of 4 meetings. • Citizen review of draft goals at two Comprehensive Plan open houses. • Community surveys over the past several years. • Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Visioning Process • Tigard 2007 Resource Report—had the key findings that many of these were based on. Farrelly went over the definitions of"goals, policies, and action measures." Those definitions follow: • Goal - General statement indicating a desired end. They are broad aspirations. • Policy—Statement identifying a position and definitive course of action. They act as a foundation to develop codes, standards, and additional plans. • Recommended Action Measure —Statement outlining specific projects or standard to implement the goals and policies. They are meant to be suggestions for future decision-makers and should be reviewed and amended on a regular basis. Chair Switzer said that two of the issues that many municipalities are dealing with across the country, and nearby, are the aging population and our reliance on oil. He said many cities in their Comprehensive Plans address those two things in a number of places, including the transportation, economic and housing sections. He wondered if those two things are addressed in the Comp Plan or are those pieces missing. Farrelly replied that reliance on oil will be addressed in the Transportation section. He said he believes the Energy Conservation section will also address this but that he didn't have it right in front of him. He said in the Housing Section there's mention of housing being close to services. He said they didn't specifically mention the elderly in that. The following paragraph is an amendment to the minutes: Commissioner Ellis Gaut said some of her comments that she felt should have been included on page 5 of the minutes were not included. She said she would like the minutes to reflect discussion about where in the Comp Plan was the goal of reducing reliance on oil other than in the "Transportation" section. She said she had raised the question to Sean Farrelly about whether, and to what extent, other forms of energy conservation and other forms of decreased reliance on oil were being looked at in other sections of the Comp Plan besides "Transportation." CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 5 of 5 This meeting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. CADocun ents and Settings\CSwirecr\1oca1 ScttingsV1'em1xxary Internet Files\ContentlI35\PQAAJVHI I\CCAC_Amended Intecting_htinutes_111-10- 0711J.doc Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Sean will email Chair Switzer to let him know for sure if and where those two subjects (aging population and reliance on oil) will be addressed in the Comp Plan. Agenda Item #6: Streetlights—Follow-up Important Discussion and/or Comments: None. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes):This agenda item was deferred to the next meeting. Agenda Item #7: Hall Blvd/Hwy99W area/TDIP — Discussion about method of expanding the principles of the TDIP to this area Important Discussion and/or Comments: None. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): This item was deferred to the next meeting. Agenda Item #9: Council Communications—Update (Carl Switzer) Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Switzer reported on his meeting with Mayor Dirksen and Councilor Sherwood. The two topics he spoke to them about were regarding the Downtown streetlight selection and Council Communication. He said the letter from the Mayor agreeing with the CCAC that the issue should not have even been brought back up "pretty much resolved the streetlight issue." The other issue was about interaction between the CCAC and Council. They all agreed to two things. One thing they agreed to do was to have the Council liaison attend the CCAC meetings semi-regularly. Chair Switzer noted the CCAC Council liaison [Sydney Sherwood] was at the meeting for a very short time. [Councilor Sherwood left the CCAC meeting shortly before it officially began because of a heated conversation between her and Commissioner Potthoff]. Another idea the mayor said there was a willingness to do would be for the City Council to meet jointly with the CCAC once or twice a year to discuss the larger ideas and to have face-to-face meaningful dialogue. Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): This item was deferred to the next meeting. Agenda Item #10: Other Business/Announcements (Recognition of Contributions to Downtown— continued) Important Discussion and/or Comments: Commissioner Craghead said that Commissioner Lilly no longer wanted to be the alternate to the Fanno Creek Steering Committee. He said Carolyn Barkley was willing and able to do it. The CCAC agreed that would be a good thing. There were no objections. CCAC Meeting Minutes for October 10,2007 Page 6 of 6 This meting,in its entirety,is available on audio cassette in the Permit Center,and is retained for one year. CADocuments and Settings\(-.Switzcr\local.Settings\'remporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\I1QAAJYHI I\CCAC_Amnded_Mceting_Niinutes_10-10- 0711 J.doc Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): No votes were taken regarding this. The consensus was the CCAC was glad that Commissioner Barkley was willing to be the alternate. Meeting was adjourned by Chair Switzer at 10:05pm. 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Below are the key findings from the Community (Housing and Economic Development) chapter of the document (which can be found in its entirety at www.tigard- or.gov/2027). Please review the key findings as they will provide important background information when discussing goals, policies, and action measures. Key Findings for Housing: • Almost three-quarters of Tigard is zoned for residential land uses (68.69/6). • There are 19,468 single-family and multi-family housing units in Tigard,with an additional 55 mobile homes and 14 manufactured homes. 63.5% of the total units are single-family and 36.5 % are multi-family. • Eighty-one percent of housing units were built after 1970. • Most new housing built since 1994 has been single-family attached or detached (829/6). • The majority of Tigard residents own their homes (58%),with 41% paying rent (2000 Census). • Over the last five years,Portland region housing prices have rapidly escalated. In Tigard, the 2005 median house price was $269,900, up 18% from 2004, and 46% from 2000. • The 1999 median household income for Washington County was $52,122. For Tigard the median household income was $51,581. • In the Portland metropolitan area in 2005, the ratio of house prices to wages was 6.8. ($41,623 median wage vs. $282,900 median house value.) This compares to an average ratio of 5.5 for the United States as a whole. • In a fall 2004 survey, apartment rents averaged$705 a month,which would be affordable for households making$28,200 or more annually,almost half of the median income. The 93% occupancy rate was lower than the optimal rate (959/6), showing weaker demand;however,recent housing price increases could reverse this trend. • In 2006, Tigard had approximately 7,115 rental units. • There are 495 Tigard households on the Washington County housing waiting list, representing 1250 people,almost half of which are under 18. Eighty- seven percent of these households make 30% or less of the 2003 annual median Washington County household income ($16,200 or less). • Metro included a voluntary production goal for Tigard of 319 affordable housing units for the period 2001-2006.The City declined to adopt this goal. • Tigard itself does not construct affordable low to moderate income housing. Most of this housing in Washington County is constructed by non-profits using state and federal subsidies. • A large portion of the 2005 BLI is zoned low density (54%is R-3.5 or R-4.5) or medium density (26%is R-7). No land zoned R-40 remains on the inventory. The majority of available lots are one acre or less in size. • Between 1994-2006 3,380 housing units have been built in the City.This is 54% of its Title 1 zoned capacity number of 6,308 units (Metro Title 1;based on 1996 boundaries). • Based on this data,if the City developed its remaining residential buildable lands, an additional 2,879 to 3,456 units could be built. • Since 1994 the overall density of residential construction Citywide has been 6.8 dwelling units per acre. It is expected that more attached residential units will be constructed through redevelopment and infill as remaining single- family residential land is developed. • Areas such as Washington Square,Downtown Tigard,and the Tigard Triangle allow for higher density residential projects but few high-density attached units have been built due to market conditions. Key Findings for Economic Development: • Tigard is home to a wide range of economic activity. ■ Tigard does not have a formal city-wide economic development strategy. ■ Tigard's location at the crossroads of important transportation corridors I-5, Hwy 217,and Hwy 99W is a major advantage in attracting economic activity. ■ Approximately 31%of Tigard's land area is zoned for commercial,industrial,and mixed use purposes. These properties represent about 31%of the total assessed property value. ■ The major commercial and mixed-use areas of the City are Washington Square,Tigard Triangle,Downtown Tigard, and the Hwy 99W corridor. Industrially zoned properties are generally located along the freight rail line,in between Fanno Creek and 1-5. ■ In 2005,Tigard public and private sectors provided 38,628 full and part time jobs. (This does not include self-employed workers.) ■ In 2005, 3,124 businesses paid the Tigard business tax.About half of these businesses employ four people or fewer. ■ In Tigard there are more jobs than people in the workforce living within the City boundaries. 70%of residents commute outside the City;therefore Tigard is a net attractor of commuters. ■ In Tigard,the Wholesale Trade sector has the largest amount of sales.The Retail sector has the largest annual aggregate payroll and largest number of workers. ■ Financial Activities,Retail,and Construction are employment sectors with high Location Quotients (propensity to locate) in Tigard. ■ Metro has designated approximately 1,100 acres of Industrial and Commercially zoned properties in Tigard as Title 4 Industrial and Employment Areas. Tigard will have to amend its code to limit the development of retail and service uses for some I-P zone properties. • There has been no large-scale encroachment of retail/office uses in industrial areas in Tigard. ■ In 1997 Metro assigned Tigard a capacity of 17,801 new jobs by the year 2017. Between 1997 and 2004,Tigard added approximately 3,800 jobs. ■ Tigard's supply of industrially zoned land will likely be inadequate to meet the forecasted 2024 job demand in this area. It appears that there is an adequate supply of commercial land. ■ Tigard has little vacant industrial land available to attract new large scale industrial development. ■ A recent study found that Tigard was a "hub for innovation." A study of patents and communities by the research firm ipiQ found that in 2005,Tigard had a high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small business (29).The study attributed this to Tigard's lower rents and taxes attracting professionals from Portland and Beaverton. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Housing: Draft Goals, Policies, and Action Measures Goal 10.1 Provide opportunities for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse housing needs of current and future City residents. Policies 1. The City shall adopt and maintain land use policies, codes, and standards that provide opportunities to develop a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences, and financial capabilities of Tigard's present and future residents. 2. The City's land use program shall be consistent with applicable state and federal laws. 3. The City shall support housing affordability, special-needs housing, ownership opportunities, and housing rehabilitation through programs administered by the state,Washington County,nonprofit agencies, and Metro. 4. The City shall adopt and maintain land use regulations that provide opportunities to develop housing for persons with special needs. The scale, design,intensity, and operation of these housing types shall be compatible with other land uses and located in proximity to supporting community services and activities. 5. The City shall provide for high and medium density housing in the areas such as town centers,regional centers and along transit corridors where employment opportunities, commercial services, transit, and other public services necessary to support higher population densities are either present or planned for in the future. 6. The City shall allow accessory dwelling units in appropriate residential districts, but shall ensure they are compatible and blend into the overall residential environment. 7. The City shall comply with federal and state housing laws and applicable implementing administrative rules. Recommended Action Measures i. Update the City's Buildable Land Inventory regularly to monitor the rate of development and the availability of residential land. ii. Monitor regional and local housing trends and periodically review and update the City's land use policies and regulations accordingly to provide the range of housing development opportunities needed by Tigard's residents. 1 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT iii. Allow manufactured homes on individual lots subject to standards to ensure their compatibility with single-family residential housing types. iv. Allow opportunities for accessory dwelling units in regional centers, town centers and corridors per Metro requirements. V. Increase opportunities for higher density mixed use development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District,Washington Square Regional Center,Tigard Triangle, and designated Corridors to enable residential uses to be located in close proximity to retail, employment, and public facilities, such as transit and parks. Vi. Provide incentives to encourage the development of a range of housing choices at transit-supportive densities near existing and planned transit routes, and/or in proximity to major activity centers such as employment,commercial areas, schools, and recreation areas. vii. Lower development costs for affordable housing by subsidizing City fees and charges,giving higher priority to housing projects close to major activity centers and transit services. viii. Communicate the availability of local, state, and federal affordable housing incentives and subsidies to those involved in the housing industry. ix. Participate with other Portland Metropolitan area jurisdictions and agencies to address both local and regional affordable and workforce housing needs. X. Develop strategies to encourage affordable housing in the City's regional (Washington Square) and town centers (Downtown) and other areas designated for mixed use and high residential densities. xi. Coordinate with the Washington County Housing Authority, private non-profit housing corporations, H.U.D. and other federal, state, and regional agencies for the provision of subsidized housing programs in Tigard. xii. Increase Tigard's diversity of housing types through financial incentives and regulatory tools such as density transfer and planned development standards; transit, and vertical oriented housing tax credits;inclusionary zoning, etc. xiii. Work with Metro and Washington County to determine the City's projected regional share of affordable,workforce,and special needs housing and to develop and implement strategies to accommodate projected local and regional needs. xiv. Work with the Washington County Housing Authority,and non-profit corporations to encourage preservation or replacement of affordable and special use housing when: 2 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT A. Redevelopment occurs in older areas of the City; B. Single family dwellings are upgraded for sale or higher rent, or C. Apartments are converted to condominiums or to rentals that are more expensive. xv. Encourage the development of affordable housing when opportunities arise to redevelop public property and private institutional lands. xvi. Provide opportunities for affordable home ownership by: A. Adapting the City's land use program to allow for the development of a variety of residential building types and ownership arrangements; B. Supporting the activities of non-profit housing providers such as Habitat for Humanity and community land trusts;and C. Supporting the efforts of Washington County Housing Authority and developers of affordable housing to utilize a variety of public and private subsidies and incentives. xvii. Support housing types, such as shared housing, accessory dwelling units, smaller homes, adult foster homes, and other assisted living arrangements that allow the elderly to remain in their community as their needs change. Goal 10.2 Maintain a high level of residential livability. Policies 1. The City shall adopt measures to protect and enhance the quality and integrity of its residential neighborhoods. 2. The City shall seek to provide multi-modal transportation access from residential neighborhoods to transit stops, commercial services, employment, and other activity centers. 3. The City shall commit to improving and maintaining the quality of community life public safety, education, transportation, community design; a strong economy,parks and recreation,etc.) as the basis for sustaining a high-quality residential environment. 4. The City shall protect the habitability and quality of its housing stock through code inspection services and enforcement. 5. The City shall encourage housing that supports sustainable development patterns by promoting the efficient use of land,conservation of natural resources, easy access to 3 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT public transit and other efficient modes of transportation, easy access to services and parks, resource efficient design and construction, and the use of renewable energy resources. 6. The City shall promote innovative and well-designed housing development through application of planned developments and community design standards. 7. The City shall ensure that residential densities are appropriately related to locational characteristics and site conditions such as the presence of natural hazards and natural resources, availability of public facilities and services, and existing land use patterns. 8. The City shall require measures to mitigate the adverse impacts from differing or more intense land uses on residential living environments, such as: A. Orderly transitions from one residential density to another; B. Protection of existing vegetation, natural resources and provision of open space areas; and C. Installation of landscaping and effective buffering and screening. 9. The City shall require infill development to be designed to exhibit compatibility with existing neighborhoods. 10. The City shall regulate home occupations to prevent adverse impacts on residential areas. Recommended Action Measures i. Encourage future housing development on designated buildable lands in areas where public facilities and services can be most readily provided. ii. Develop infill design standards to ensure that new housing constructed within existing residential neighborhoods complements and is compatible with existing development. iii. Engage Tigard's citizens in public policy decisions,programs, and projects to improve neighborhood quality of life such as improving public safety;providing high quality public services;enhancing mobility and easy access to activity centers; improving community design;providing parks and open space; and promoting a green environment. iv. Promote Planned Development, density transfer, site and building design standards and other regulations to protect natural areas preserve open spaces and enhance Tigard's residential environment. V. Develop standards to enhance livability for those living in housing adjacent to 4 DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT major streets such as appropriate setbacks, buffering and screening,noise mitigation,building orientation,landscaping, etc. vi. Update and maintain the City's land use regulations, engineering standards, and building codes to be consistent with federal and state requirements and responsive to current conditions and anticipated development trends. vii. Promote the maintenance of habitable housing in Tigard through Housing Inspection and Enhanced Housing Safety programs. Contribute to an Emergency Housing Fund to assist those who loose housing due to safety/habitability problems. viii. Encourage those who must make habitability and safety improvements to their homes to access low interest loan and grant programs offered by the Washington County Housing Rehabilitation Program. ix. Promote the habitability and quality of existing housing stock through means such as effective code enforcement and code violation follow-through,habitability standards, and rental licensing and inspection. X. Develop regulations, standards, educational tools, and incentives to induce property owners to maintain residential property to prevent blight and promote safe and healthy living environments. xi. Develop regulations and incentives to induce property owners to rehabilitate or redevelop deteriorated and marginally habitable residential properties. xii. Develop and enforce codes and regulations to abate public health and safety problems associated with residential properties being used for unlawful purposes. xiii. Establish and maintain standards to regulate non-residential accessory structures to protect the character and quality of existing neighborhoods. xiv. Provide incentives and technical assistance to make resource efficient (green) technologies and materials part of new development and the remodeling or retrofitting of existing development. Opportunities include energy conservation, water re-use,water quality enhancements,green building materials, solar heating/cooling, and drought tolerant landscaping etc. 5 DRAFT Tigard Comprehensive Plan: Economy `z Draft Goals, Policies, and Action TIGARD 2027 Measures Goal 1 Provide for diversified economic development opportunities for present and future businesses and workforces. Policy 1.1 The City shall commit resources to promote growth and cohesive design in Downtown Tigard, Washington Square Regional Center, Tigard Triangle, and Metro designated Corridors to accommodate a significant portion of future employment and housing. Action Measures: i. Support catalyst projects outlined in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan and make public investments in infrastructure, such as streets and sidewalks, to leverage desirable development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. ii. Attract new businesses and retain existing ones that will assist in creating an Urban Village in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. iii. Institute new land use regulations, including design regulations to ensure high quality development in the Downtown. iv. Develop an action plan for the Tigard Triangle. v. Investigate ways to improve the appearance and functionality of Pacific Highway. Policy 1.2 The City shall cooperate with Federal, state, local and regional economic development organizations and jurisdictions. Action Measures: i. Coordinate economic development activities with Metro,Washington County, Greenlight Greater Portland,Portland Regional Partners for Business, the Westside Economic Alliance, and other entities. ii. Improve communications with networks of businesses by regular updates with the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations. iii. Produce a "Doing Business in Tigard" packet for businesses. iv. Work with WorkSystems, Inc.,Tigard-Tualatin School District and Portland Community College on ensuring business employment needs and trends are in line with educational curriculums. v. Consider joining an international "sister cities" program to develop reciprocal cultural, educational, municipal, business, professional and technical exchanges and projects with foreign cities. 1 DRAFT Policy 1.3 The City shall sustain and support business development policies and activities to retain, expand and recruit businesses. Action Measures: i. Streamline the city processes required to start or expand a business by techniques such as online permits and business tax applications ii. Encourage the expansion and recruitment of industries that have clusters in Tigard. iii. Investigate the potential of an "Economic Gardening" program in Tigard which provides information, infrastructure and connections to local businesses with the potential for growth. iv. Ensure that there is sufficient buildable commercially and industrially-zoned land with adequate levels of transportation and other public services. v. Improve data on local economic trends by gathering accurate information from the Tigard Business Tax form. Policy 1.4 The City shall encourage appropriate and sustainable infill of vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial properties. Action Measures: i. Support redevelopment of existing vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands rather than designating additional lands for these purposes. ii. Research strategies to clean-up and redevelop brownfields. iii. Maintain a database of vacant land and current list of brokers and leasing agents for commercial, mixed use, and industrial properties. Goal 2. Promote a vibrant and sustainable local economy that enhances the prosperity and livability of the community. Policy 2.1 The City shall promote a balanced, sustainable, and long- term competitive economy. Policy 2.2 The City shall promote a multi-modal regional transportation system and investment in other public infrastructure that stimulates and supports long-term economic development and business investment. Policy 2.3 The City shall promote and encourage Tigard as a center and incubator for sustainable industry clusters like green building, clean technology, renewable energy, environmental services and sustainable food systems 2 DRAFT Action Measures: i. Develop a formal local economic development program and strategy to ensure the City's continuing economic success. ii. Perform periodic Economic Opportunities Analyses to determine Tigard's economic patterns strengths, and deficiencies. iii. Integrate economic development activities with the Community Investment Program. iv. Prioritize the development of a wireless internet system in Tigard. v. Consider implementing additional Urban Renewal Districts where feasible. vi. Limit retail and services development in Metro-designated Industrial Areas. Policy 2LA The City shall enhance Tigard's quality of life and livability to attract employers and innovators. Action Measures: i. Consider instituting design regulations, such as is currently used in the Tigard Triangle and Washington Square Regional Center to ensure that new commercial, mixed use and industrial development in Tigard will have a high quality appearance. ii. Ensure an adequate supply of open space and recreational opportunities.. iii. Promote Tigard's cultural, historic, recreational, educational and environmental assets as important marketing tools for the city's business areas and neighborhoods. iv. Support environmental conservation and enhancement activities for their contribution to the local economy and quality of life for residents,workers and wildlife in the City. 3 DRAFT Key Findings for Economy • Tigard is home to a wide range of economic activity. • Tigard's location at the crossroads of important transportation corridors Interstate 5, Highway 217,and Hwy 99W is a major advantage in attracting economic activity. • Approximately 31% of Tigard's land area is zoned for commercial,industrial, and mixed use purposes. •The major commercial and mixed-use areas of the City are Washington Square, Tigard Triangle,Downtown Tigard, and the Hwy 99W corridor. Industrially zoned properties are generally located along the freight rail line,in between Fanno Creek and Interstate 5. • Industrial and Commercial properties provide a significant source of property tax revenue. • Tigard businesses provide 37,861 full and part time jobs. • In 2005, 3,124 businesses paid the Tigard business tax. About half of these businesses employ four people or fewer. • There are more jobs in Tigard than people in the workforce living within the city boundaries. 70% of residents commute outside the city;therefore Tigard is a net attractor of commuters. • In Tigard, the Wholesale Trade sector has the largest amount of sales. The Retail sector has the largest annual aggregate payroll. • Financial Activities,Retail, and Construction are employment sectors with high Location Quotients(propensity to locate)in Tigard. • More specific data could be collected on Tigard businesses from the Business Tax. • Metro has designated approximately 1,100 acres of Industrial and Commercially zoned properties in Tigard as Title 4 Industrial and Employment Areas. Tigard will have to amend its code to limit the development retail and service uses for some I-P zone properties. • There has been no large-scale encroachment of retail/office uses in industrial areas in Tigard. • In 1997 Metro assigned Tigard a capacity of 17, 801 new jobs by the year 2017. Between 1997 and 2004,Tigard added approximately 3,800 jobs. • According to an analysis,Tigard's supply of industrially zoned land will be inadequate to meet the forecasted 2024 job demand. The analysis forecasts an adequate supply of commercial land. • Tigard has little vacant industrial land available to attract new large scale industrial development. •A recent study found that Tigard was a"hub for innovation" due to a high concentration of patents granted to individuals and small business in 2005 •Tigard does not have a formal city-wide economic development strategy. 4 Housing and Economic Development Policy Sections of Comprehensive Plan Review Schedule October 10: CCAC Meeting, Library Community Room 6:30 pm October 15: Planning Commission Workshop, Town Hall, 7 pm. October 16: CCAC Meeting(proposed), 6:30 pm, room TBA October 18: CCAC Meeting(alternate time), 6:30 pm, room TBA October 25: CCAC Housing/Ec. Dev Policy Recommendations due to Staff November 5: Planning Commission Public Hearing, 7 pm, Town Hall November 19: Planning Commission Public Hearing(continued), 7 pm, Town Hall January 15: Council Workshop on Housing and Ec. Dev. 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Pier +/-39 spies . 4 O Play Area Multi-modal $ Trail N� Naturalized < Vegetation / Plaza Scheme 1 Walker Macy Fanno Creek Park&Public Use Area Fanno Creek Park Plaza and Park Trends Contemporary Trends (Relevant to Fanno Creek Park and Plaza) Sustainable Design Site o Daylighting Stormwater (Swales, Stormwater Planters, Water features) o Reduce Impervious Surface (Porous Pavements, Green Streets) o Reuse Stormwater (Irrigation, greywater Reuse) o Reduce Stormwater Runoff (Infiltrate on-site) o Recycled Materials (Wood, Concrete, Plastics) o Native and Native Adapted Plant Species o Reduce Heat Island Effect (Trees, Reduce Impervious Surface, Reflective Materials) o Water Wise Irrigation (Drip Irrigation, Water Reuse) o Use of local and regional materials o Generate Electricity (Hydro, Wind) Sustainable Design - Buildings o Natural Light o Natural Ventilation o Green Roofs o Generate Electricity (Solar) Energy Efficient Mechanical Systems o Recycled Materials (Wood, Concrete, Plastics) o Reduce Water Use (Grey Water For Toilets) Multi-Generational Recreation o Interactive Fountains o Non-Traditional Playgrounds o Multi-modal trails (Biking, Walking, Jogging) • Honest Use of Materials - Steel, Wood, Stone, Water, Local and Regional Materials • Form - Clearly Identified Geometric Forms and Patterns • Art - Land Art (Sculpted earthwork), Abstract Sculptures • Incorporation of Markets and Festivals • Multi Use Streets - Woonerfs, Festival Streets Sizes Fanno Creek Plaza and Park Program Matrix Small Large Program Elements 1,500 sf 8,000 sf Entertainment(Seated) 50'x30' 100'x80' 90-100 people 500-600 people 900 sf 1,800 sf Picnic Shelter 30'x30' 60'x30' 20-30 people 50-60 people Restroom 256 sf 512 sf 16'x16' 30'x16' 400 sf 2,000 sf Interactive Fountan 20'x20' 100'x20' IE-Corvallis IE-Tanner Springs Play Area 2,500 sf 5,000 sf 50'x50' 100'x50' 20,000 sf 81,000 sf Lawn Area 200'x 100' 360'x225' 1/4 Soccer Field Soccer Field 200 sf 1,000 sf Seating Area 20'x10' 50'x20' 5-8 people 30-40 people 4,500 sf 18,000 sf Event Space/Crafts Fair/ Farmers Market 15 Booths 60 Booths -300 sf per booth -300 sf per booth