11/05/2009 - Packet City of Tigard
City Center Advisory Commission — Agenda
MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 5, 2009—6:30-8:10 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Tigard City Hall- Red Rock Creek Conference Room
13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223
1. Welcome and Introductions ....................................................................................................6:30—6:35
2. Review / Approve October Minutes.....................................................................................6:35 —6:40
3. Review Draft 2009 Annual Report of the CCAC.................................................................6:40 —7:05
(Tom Murphy)
Fina#.Ze Draft Report to be submitted to the CCDA by December 1
4. Discussion of 2010 CCAC Retreat.........................................................................................7:05 — 7:15
(Tom Murphy)
Planning and brainstorming for f anuag 18, 2010 retreat
.. Project Updates.........................................................................................................................7:15 —7:30
(Sean Farrelly)
Updates on Downtown Land Use Code, Circulation Plan, Burnham Street Project, Status of CCAC Recruitment
6. Main Street Green Street Project............................................................................................7:30—7:45
(Sean Farrelly)
Discussion of CCAC's role in pmjea
7. Debrief on Park Bond Ballot Measure Results.....................................................................7:45 — 8:05
(Tom Murphy)
Discussion of election results and implications for Downtown playa and parks
8. Other Business...........................................................................................................................8:05 — 8:10
9. Adjourn.......................................................................................................................................8:10 p.m
Upcoming meetings of note:
11/17: 2nd Council workshop on Downtown Land Use and Design Code
12/8: Council public hearing on Downtown Land Use and Design Code(potential adoption)
12/9: CCAC December meeting
12/15: CCDA/CCAC joint meeting to hear presentation from Albany URD manager
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City Center Advisory Commission
' Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting: November 5, 2009
Location: Red Rock Creek Conference Room _
Called to order by: Chair Thomas Murphy
Time Started: 6:30 p.m.
Time Ended: 8:52 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Carolyn Barkley;Alice Ellis Gaut; Ralph Hughes; Kevin Kutcher; Peter
Louw; Chair Thomas Murphy; Linli Pao (alternate)
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Craghead, Shearer, and Wong
Others Present:
Staff Present: Sean Farrelly, Senior Planner;Jerree Lewis, Executive Assistant
AGENDA ITEM #1: Welcome and Introductions
Important Discussion and/or Comments:
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Introductions were not necessary.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Review/Approve Minutes
Important Discussion and/or Comments:
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Motion by Commissioner Barkley, seconded by
Commissioner Kutcher, to accept the October 14, 2009 minutes as written. The motion passed by
a vote of 3-0. Commissioners Ellis Gaut, Hughes, and Louw abstained.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Review Draft 2009 Annual Report of the CCAC
Important Discussion and/or Comments:
CCAC Meeting Minutes for November 5,2009 Page 1 of 8
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Motion by Commissioner Kutcher, seconded by
Commissioner Ellis Gaut, to accept the 2009 Annual Report as presented (Exhibit A). The motion
passed unanimously. Chair Murphy will provide a cover letter for the report.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Discussion of 2010 CCAC Retreat
Important Discussion and/or Comment: The retreat is scheduled for January 18th at the Fanno
Creek Brew Pub at 9:00. With regard to length for the meeting, it was decided to plan for an all day
meeting, but with the possibility that it could end early. The meeting will be posted so the public
may attend, however, no business will occur.
The Commissioners would like to keep the agenda loosely structured and offered the following
suggestions for agenda topics:
• Goals for 2010
• Maybe a walking tour of Burnham Street
• Discuss ideas for public outreach that could be implemented during the year, e.g., on a
certain day of every month, some Commissioners could have a no-host lunch in the
Downtown and invite business owners to attend.
• The retreat should focus on the development of the CCAC as a group, look at future
projects, goals, and things we want to accomplish in a very informal setting.
• The retreat could dovetail with new member orientation if there's a new member.
• We could brainstorm for new opportunities, things we haven't looked at before.
Staff asked if the Commissioners would like to take a field trip in the afternoon, depending on the
weather. Milwaukie has a new transit oriented development project that might be interesting.
Commissioner Barkley would rather do this on another day rather than on the retreat day.
Chair Murphy asked the Commissioners to contact one of the subcommittee members
(Commissioners Pao, Shearer, Craghead, Murphy) if other ideas come to mind.
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): The secretary will check to see if the Commissioners can
meet in the open area of the restaurant until lunch time.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Project Updates
Important Discussion and/or Comments: Sean Farrelly updated the Commissioners about the
changes to the draft Downtown code amendments that were recommended by the Planning
Commission (Exhibit B).
One recommended change was to add a footnote saying that new retail and sales uses may not
exceed 60,000 square feet in gross leasable area in all subareas except the Hall/99 corridor subarea.
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The Commissioners asked for clarification about the area —is it the footprint or is it total in the
building. It was clarified that it means gross leasable area in the building, the whole thing being 1
business. It wouldn't count if it's leased out to a variety of businesses. The intent is to be anti-big
box. The Commissioners believe the language is very vague and needs to be clarified. Staff advised
that this is language that's in our existing Development Code now. It's also language used by Metro
and ODOT to put caps on the size of retail.
Another recommended change is for expansion, modification, and site improvements to existing
development. The original language required that a change to lawfully pre-existing uses and
structures would be allowed, provided the applicant demonstrates compliance with the applicable
code standards. The Planning Commission recommended changing the word "demonstrates" to
moves toward compliance. Staff said that this allows the owner to move the structure closer to
compliance rather than being in full compliance, which may be difficult. Commissioner Ellis Gaut
asked who would decide what moves toward compliance and using what standards. Staff said there
are clear and objective standards, so if the owner can show that they're adding 1 more window in
the renovation, then they would be moving toward the 60% requirement and would be moving
toward compliance. Staff also stated that this is for existing buildings.
Sean advised that discretionary reviews would go before a design review board. Most applications
would be reviewed by staff. For additions, Commissioner Louw thinks the addition should fully
comply with the new design standards. Also, for approval of that addition, there should be a
requirement for the applicant to spend a certain percentage of the remodeling cost to bring the
existing component of the building towards compliance. That kind of language might be more
appropriate and more definitive.
There was more discussion on the 60,000 square feet of gross leasable area standard and the
definition of uses. Staff noted the list of uses developed by the Commissioners have to conform to
the Development Code. For example, if it says "retail," we would be talking about the same group
of potential types of retail. Commissioner Louw thinks the words "contiguous area" would be
more relevant. One large retailer would need a very large area that adjoins the rest of the building;
whereas, if you break it up into non-contiguous areas, then you would have the essence of separate
stores even if they're held by the same person.
The Commissioners think the language needs more work. Sean said he would research this and get
back to the Commissioners. This is standard language in development codes and is pretty common.
It's anti-big box language.
Commissioner Pao asked if the intent of the change on page 13 (crossing out the word
demonstrates and adding the words moves toward) was to allow more flexibility. Sean answered
yes. Commissioner Pao wonders then if our suggestions of revisiting this section to pin down a
percentage value would be working contrary to what the Planning Commission wanted to do with
the language. Commissioner Louw thinks we're just trying to be less subjective and more objective
with the language for builders. Sean thinks the new code language is pretty clear.
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Commissioners Ellis Gaut and Kutcher like the word demonstrates. It's a happy median between
achieves compliance and moves toward compliance. If you're demonstrating compliance, it's not
suggesting that you're 100% compliant, you're just doing what you can to be compliant within
whatever resources you have. Commissioner Louw thinks this could leave it completely up to the
City and could be too subjective. Builders don't know where they stand and when it's going to be
good enough.
Chair Murphy noted that, in the decision making process, this has passed out of our hands. It went
through the CCAC and the Planning Commission;it is now bound for the City Council. The
Commissioners can choose to interject a position of the CCAC with the City Council. We can treat
this as informational and people can testify at City Council if they would like, or if there is a
sentiment on the Commission to re-work the Planning Commission recommendations,we can do
that.
Commissioner Louw would like the Planning Commission to clarify the language on the move
towards and make it more definitive. We could also take it directly to Council. Staff advised there
will be a workshop with Council on November 17th to discuss the new code amendments. The
public hearing with Council is scheduled on December 8th.
Staff advised that ODOT is requesting that the heights in the Hall and 99W subarea be brought
down from 8 stories to 6. This request will be considered by Council.
Chair Murphy said the Circulation Plan is a prime example of something that the CCAC worked on
and then was passed out of our hands,with the understanding that it would come back to the
Commission. However, what was going to happen between the time it left the CCAC and when it
would come back was not clear to him. The project schedule (Exhibit C) clarifies that. He would
like to see where our work on a matter fits in the overall decision making process.
Sean Farrelly advised that the new Transportation Advisory Committee met yesterday. They're
interested in looking at the Downtown Circulation Plan along with the rest of the Transportation
System Plan. The Circulation Plan is being evaluated by our TSP consultant (Kittleson) to make
sure it fits together. In January, SERA Architects will present a draft report at a Council workshop
for comment and input. The outreach to Downtown property owners will be held during January
and February. The outreach format is still being discussed. The Circulation Plan will then come
back in March, with any changes that have been made, for review and formal endorsement by the
CCAC.
One point that is still undecided is whether the Circulation Plan will be adopted on its own or be
folded into the TSP process. Either way, it will be adopted as the CCAC has endorsed. Sean
advised that the TAC is an advisory committee on transportation for the City.
When the Circulation Plan comes back to the CCAC in March, Commissioner Barkley asked if it
will be an information item as a finished product,with no re-hashing or re-shaping of the plan at
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that point. Chair Murphy advised that in March, it won't be strictly information. It will be an up or
down vote on whether the Commission endorses it to Council or declines it.
Commissioner Barkley voiced her concerns about Alternative #1 and wished that the Commission
had spent more time looking at the Circulation Plan. It had been her understanding that the
Commission would be doing more work on it before it was passed on. She's concerned about what
will happen when it comes back to the Commission; she doesn't want to throw a wrench in it at the
last minute. Chair Murphy said that when it comes back, everybody will have 3 options: vote to
endorse as presented, vote to not endorse as presented, or vote to endorse with revisions.
Commissioner Barkley said she has a copy of the plan on the wall of her shop and that people are in
shock when they see it. She feels the Commission was forced into making a decision right now and
didn't have the opportunity to look at the impact. She thinks the Commissioners will have to work
with the public and get people to look at the plan and provide input.
Sean Farrelly advised that the consultants looking at the Downtown Circulation Plan are running
models to make sure it fits with the Transportation System Plan. Chair Murphy said the CCAC
needs to understand better where we fit in the decision making process. Staff noted that there was
a public involvement document that was presented to the CCAC at the beginning of the process.
The timelines may have changed, but it had the tasks as shown on Exhibit C.
Sean advised that there will be a draft Circulation Plan report which will be forwarded to the CCAC
for review when it's done. Chair Murphy would like the staff liaison for the TAC to know that if
there's anything the TAC needs or wants from the CCAC, to please let us know.
Sean reported that the Burnham Street project is underway and that Kim McMillan is holding
regular meetings at the Sub Shop for people who are interested in the project. He noted that the
City has a webpage on the project and that there will be a Twitter feed on it.
With regard to upcoming CCAC vacancies,Sean advised that all incumbent Commissioners have
applied for reappointment and we have received 2 additional applications. The Mayor will be doing
interviews on November 16th. Commissioner Louw suggested sending out letters to Downtown
business owners the next time we have a vacancy in that category.
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): Commissioner Barkley asked for a list of the people serving
on the TAC. Staff will forward the Burnham Street Twitter address to the Commissioners.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Main Street Green Street Project
Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Murphy noted that the CCAC will be the
Citizen Action Committee for the Main Street Green Street project. Sean advised that there was a
meeting with the potential consultant this week. They discussed the scope of work and costs
involved. Certain key decisions will impact how much the project will cost, e.g., something as basic
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as bike lanes on Main Street can change what would have to be designed and built. Since federal
funds are involved, there are extra hoops to jump through, such as archeological studies. The first
thing to be done will be a parking study. We want to preserve enough parking on Main Street, but
still have all the other things we want (pedestrian bump outs,green street features, flow through
planters, etc.). The first thing the CCAC will be asked to do is to give input to the consultant and
the people doing the parking study; give them pointers and things to look out for, or maybe some
suggestions for things to look at.
After the parking study is done, the consultants will come back with 3 options, e.g., leave parking as
it is, have parallel parking with bike lanes, parallel parking without bike lanes (maybe with different
widths in sidewalks). The CCAC will be asked to provide feedback on the 3 options.
Commissioner Barkley noted that the Streetscape Plan didn't recommend bike lanes on Main Street
or Burnham Street. Staff advised that Metro is strongly encouraging us to look at it.
Sean said the parking study will look at what's existing, then what the need is, and possibly survey
business people for what they think their needs are. It will look at existing public and private
parking on Main Street and a certain distance away from Main Street.
After we get the CCAC's feedback on the 3 options, we will know what scale the project will be,
and the consultants will start to do the actual design. It will come back to the CCAC at 30%, 50%,
and 90% design. The consultants will be using the Tigard Downtown Streetscape Design Plan as
the guidepost in terms of design and theme. The Commissioners were encouraged to review the
Streetscape Plan before providing input to the consultants. Staff also reported that the Main Street
project will not begin before the Burnham Street project is completed.
Sean noted that a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) typically advises on political concerns,
concerns of the committee, and design features. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are
people from other affected public agencies who talk about their specific concerns. For example,
TriMet will talk about their needs for bus stops and pull-outs. A Project Management Team is the
term for the staff and consultant team that are jointly managing the project.
After the consultant is chosen, Chair Murphy would like the CCAC to meet with that person.
Commissioner Hughes suggested that, after the CCAC retreat, the Commissioners collectively go
through the Streetscape document, either with the consultant or prior to meeting with the
consultant.
Commissioner Louw asked if there was anything the Commissioners need to do with regard to
public outreach on the green street program. Sean advised that open houses are scheduled and
we're trying to schedule them so business people can attend. Handouts and newsletters will be
distributed and there will be a dedicated page on the website.
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): None
AGENDA ITEM #7: Debrief on Park Bond Ballot Measure Results
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Important Discussion and/or Comments: Chair Murphy reported that the park bond measure
was defeated 53% to 47%. This changes things with regard to the plaza being one of the leading
aspects of Downtown redevelopment. Commissioner Ellis Gaut thinks that possibly one of the
reasons it was defeated was because there wasn't enough time to really sell it. Maybe this could be a
retreat topic; what could the CCAC's role be in terms of cheerleading other citizen groups to make
concerted public relation efforts over the next year for this measure. Commissioner Barkley said
she has been hearing from people that with the big push we did to get the Urban Renewal Plan
passed and being financed with tax increment dollars, people seem to believe that the plaza was
intended to come out of those funds. They're feeling that the City has pulled a bait and switch and
they're very unhappy about it.
Commissioner Pao said she's been hearing more that people don't have enough money at this
moment. The economy is bad and people are still losing jobs. Commissioner Hughes thinks we'd
be wasting time trying to put it on the 2010 ballot. Chair Murphy wonders if there's a way to keep
the plaza front and center, and if the answer is no, how does that change the way that we look at
pursing Downtown redevelopment. How much of a difference does it make in what gets done and
in what order?
Commissioner Pao asked about the possibility of a backup plan for the plaza. Sean reported that
there are other alternatives out there; there are other properties. The plaza could also be a part of a
development project. Commissioner Barkley believes that not being able to build the plaza because
of the park bond has near the negative impact on Downtown development as does the Circulation
Plan that the CCAC adopted. She sees the Circulation Plan as a bigger issue than the plaza. Sean
reminded the Commissioners that nothing has been adopted yet.
Commissioner Louw thinks there are still a lot of opportunities left to develop Downtown. We can
do things that contribute to the retail environment (parking and code issues) or tax
credits/incentives to encourage development. Until money becomes available to acquire land, he
thinks we should explore those possibilities. Sean noted that we're underway with the storefront
improvement program and development opportunities studies are working with private property
owners to show what's possible with their properties.
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): None
AGENDA ITEM #8: Other Business
Important Discussion and/or Comments: The Commissioners offered the following
suggestions for Council to consider when making their list of goals for 2010:
Implement Downtown Urban Renewal
a) Continue to pursue Downtown park and plaza property acquisition.
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b) Adopt the Downtown Circulation Plan as endorsed by the CCAC.
c) Continue pursuit of the Ash Street at-grade crossing.
d) Include a gateway feature in the redevelopment of the Hall/99W intersection.
NOTE: After the CCAC November meeting, a majority of the Commissioners concurred in
adding the following as a recommended Council goal for 2010: Evaluate what can be done via staff
and or a consultant/contracted sub to develop and implement an active, ongoing plan to promote
Tigard Downtown (and Tigard) to all appropriate interested parties.
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): The suggestions will be forwarded to Council for their
consideration.
AGENDA ITEM #9: Adjournment
Important Discussion and/or Comments:
Action Items (Follow-Up or Votes): The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Jerree Lewis, CCAC Secretary
ATTEST:
Chair Thomas Murphy �J_
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2oo9 Annual Report of the City Center Advisory Commission
In April 2009, the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) for the first time adopted
goals for calendar year 2009. A copy of those goals is appended to this report as
Attachment A. The agenda for the CCAC for the balance of 2009 was largely devoted to
developing and implementing those goals. This report is organized around that
framework. Unless otherwise noted, all dates occurred within calendar year 2009.
Goal No. 1 - Downtown Land Use & Design Code
o Review land use & design code
o Participate in public hearings and open houses
o State formal position to City Council
The joint TPC/CCAC Commission Advisory Team (appointed in 2007) completed its
work with consultants from SERA Architecture and Angelo Planning and presented a
draft code to the CCAC. The CCAC analyzed and debated the proposed revisions to the
land use and design in three meetings during June and July, and endorsed a revised
draft on July 8, and forwarded the draft code to the TPC for its consideration.
The proposed revisions of the land use and design standards for the URD were
presented and displayed to the public at an open house held in late July. CCAC
members and city staff were available to discuss the proposed revisions with Tigard
residents. The TPC unanimously endorsed the proposed code on October 19, and is
anticipated that the code will be placed before the City Council on December 8, 2009 for
final action.
Goal No. 2 - Downtown Circulation Plan
o Participate in public/business outreach
o Participate in open houses
o State formal position to City Council
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The CCAC began its work on a downtown circulation plan in two meetings in April by
discussing and marking up a conceptual diagram and identifying values to be served by
revisions to the transportation system. City staff then utilized the marked-up diagram
and the statement of values in orienting the work of the consultants retained to develop
the Plan. The CCAC worked with representatives from the project consultants, SERA
Architects, from July through September. The circulation plan concepts were also
presented to the public at an open house in July.
In September, the CCAC endorsed one of two options presented by the consultants.
With that endorsement, the circulation plan has been forwarded to be evaluated as part
of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) update and review by the City's Transportation
Advisory Committee. It is anticipated that the circulation plan will come before the
CCAC again for final consideration prior to the public hearing process leading to plan
adoption.
Goal No. 3 - Main Street Green Street
o Participate in public/business outreach
o Provide on-going feedback/recommendations to Council
Several members of the CCAC paired up with representatives of City staff during June to
contact Main Street businesses and property owners, to explain the Main Street Green
Street project, to hear their concerns and answer their questions. The outreach effort
produced generally positive responses. Questionnaires that were completed during the
interviews were forwarded to City staff. It is the CCAC's understanding that safety
concerns will be considered and addressed internally,while the balance of the public
input will be provided to the consultants to be retained by the City to oversee and
coordinate the project.
Information on the Main Street Green Street project was presented to the public at an
open house in July. CCAC members and City staff were present to discuss the project
and answer questions.
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It is anticipated the City will have a finalized work program with a consultant by the end
of the year. The CCAC will function as the Citizen Advisory Committee for that project,
and will continue to assist the consultant with public outreach.
Goal No. 4 - Storefront Improvement Program
o Promote benefits and opportunities to business community
o Participate with Staff in developing project models
The CCDA and the CCAC formed a joint subcommittee, which first met in June, to
develop and implement a pilot commercial facade improvement program in the URD.
Through the efforts and with the input of the subcommittee, the City issued a request for
qualifications and retained LRS Architects as the on-retainer architecture firm for the
fagade improvement program. At its October meeting, the CCAC met with a
representative of the firm to discuss the program's goals and implementation. It is
anticipated that the program will be up and running and applications from eligible
property and business owners will be actively solicited starting in November.
Goal No. 5 -Tigard Transit Center
o Review study as presented to CCAC
o Provide feedback and recommendations to CCDA
In August, the CCAC heard the presentation and received the written report of Johnson
Reid, the consultant on land use economics retained by the City to analyze the feasibility
of high-density mixed-use development of the Tigard Transit Center site (as well as an
adjacent privately-owned parcel). The results were disappointing. The consultant
concluded that, in current market conditions, the contemplated development of the
Transit Center site would not generate sufficient income to offset the relatively high
costs of construction. The consultant's report was forwarded to the CCDA without a
recommendation.
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It is anticipated that the CCAC will return to the topic of development on the Transit
Center site in 201o. The parcel is central to the URD, both in location and in potential
significance. Tri-Met, the present owner, is apparently a willing seller (under the right
circumstances). The opportunity cannot be ignored.
Goal No. 6 - Review, participate as needed, and provide on-going feedback/
recommendations for the following projects:
• Burnham Street. The CCAC continued to monitor the Burnham Street project as a
follow-up to outreach undertaken in 20o8 by CCAC Chair Ellis Gaut and Mayor
Dirksen. This outreach played a role in the ultimate acquisition of necessary
ROW, and the subsequent awarding of the construction contract and the
groundbreaking for the project on October 20.
• Lower Fanno Creek Park. Preliminary work was completed in August 2oo9 and
the CWS re-meander of creek and bridge replacement will start summer 2010.
This work implements recommendations of the Fanno Creek Park and Plaza
Master Plan which was worked on by members of the CCAC.
• 99W Urban Design. CCAC commissioners attended review meetings and
provided feedback to the University of Oregon graduate students working on the
project.
• Hall/99W Intersection work. Information on the reconfiguration of the
Greenburg Road/Pacific Highway and the Hall Boulevard/Pacific Highway
intersections were presented to the public at an open house in July. CCAC
members were paired with City staff for those presentations.
Long Term Goals
The CCAC continued to improve its processes and procedures through the year.
Currently the commission is working to create a new member orientation program. The
CCAC undertook a training session in August to improve its agenda setting and meeting
procedures. The adoption of goals for the first time in the commission's history is also
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an indication of its continuing commitment to self improvement. In January the CCAC
held its first retreat and currently the commission is planning another retreat for 2010.
Another long term goal is the continual improvement of outreach to businesses and the
local community. In 2009 this took the form of implementing many of the principles
contained within the Preliminary Recommendation on Organizational Leadership and
Capacity in Downtown, a report presented to the CCDA in February. An example of this
implementation is the outreach undertaken in support of the Main Street Green Street
project. Another example of principles contained within the preliminary
recommendation is the facade improvement program currently being formed.
The CCAC appointed a Stakeholder Outreach Committee in March and this committee is
preparing a survey on business conditions in downtown to be distributed before the end
Of 2009. This survey will help to shape a formal recommendation regarding business
and organizational policy in downtown. It is anticipated that the CCAC will return to this
topic in 2010.
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a City of Tigard
Memorandum
To: Tom Murphy, Chair City Center Advisory Commission
From: Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Project Manager
Re: Changes to Draft Downtown Code Amendments
Date: October 29, 2009
Since the CCAC endorsed the Draft Downtown Code amendments, there have been a few changes
the result of Planning Commission suggestions and continuing work with ODOT.
Planning Commission Recommended Changes
As a result of the Planning Commission workshops, several revisions were suggested to the
Downtown Code. These revisions were incorporated into the draft code that was recommended to
Council at the October 19 Planning Commission public hearing.
• pp. 11-12 (Table 18.520.1) and p. 20 (Table 18.610)
Add a footnote to Table 18.520.1 and add a category to Table 18.610 which
says, "New retail and sales uses may not exceed 60,000 gross leasable area in all subareas
except Hall/99 Corridor sub-area."
Explanation: This limits the sire of new retail developmc nt in the district except in the
Hall/99 sub-area.
• p.13
18.610.010.C.2
Expansion, modification and site improvements to existing development:
An addition, expansion, enlargement, modification, and/or site improvements associated
with such lawfully pre-existing uses and structures shall be allowed provided the applicant
for such proposed project demenstrat moves toward compliance with the applicable
development code standards. Only those Downtown Building and Site Design Standards
applicable to the proposed expansion, modification or site improvements to the existing
development shall be applicable.
Explanation: This clarifies that modifications to existing buildings must move the structure
closer to compliance rather than full compliance with the new code.
• p.17
18.610.015 Pre-Existing Uses and Development within the Downtown District
2. If a pre-existing structure or use is destroyed by fire, earthquake or other act of God, or
otherwise abandoned, then the use will retain its pre-existing status under this provision so
long as it is substantially reestablished within one (1) year of the date of the loss. The new
structure would have to conform to the code.
Explanation: This clarifies that non-conforming uses can be re-established within one year,
if destroyed, but structures that are re-established would have to be in compliance with the
new code.
• p.32
18.610.030.G. Additional Requirements for Single-Family Attached Dwelling Units
1. Garage entry garages and carports shall be accessed from alleys, or otherwise recessed
behind the front building elevation (i.e., living area or covered front porch)
10--fee t. with a distance of 7 feet or less or 18 feet or greater.
Explanation: This range of setback discourages the possibility of parked cars overhanging
driveways and blocking sidewalks.
• p.38
18.610.047.A.3. Main Street-Center Sub-area: ties New commercial development
up to 20,000 square feet in the Main Street-Center sub-area (shown on Map 18.610.A) shall
have no minimum vehicle parking requirements. Buildings over this square footage would
have to meet the minimum parking requirements for the square footage over 20,000 sf. Any
residential units would have to meet the Downtown minimum parking requirement of
1.0/DU.
Explanation: This puts a cap on the size of new development that would not have to provide
parking in the Main Street sub-area.
ODOT Recommended Chances
Discussions with ODOT are focusing on the proposed increase in maximum height in the Hwy
99W/Hall sub-area and the resulting potential for significant increases in vehicle trip generation. As
development here would directly impact their road facilities, their concerns need to be addressed.
Solutions will be discussed with Council at the November 17th workshop. A likely scenario is reducing
the maximum height from eight to four stories in this sub-area. Since this sub-area is also a potential
High Capacity Transit station area, it will be revisited in the 99W Corridor/High Capacity Transit land
use plan which will begin in early 2010. The presence of High Capacity Transit would likely enable
future Code changes that would allow higher scale development.
Downtown Circulation Plan
Project Schedule and Remaining Tasks
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: 6 Phase 4: Phase 5:
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Launch Current Draft Plan Review Adoption
Conditions
Remaining Tasks:
Phase 4: Draft Plan Review
• Nov/December: Preferred Alternative Map will be evaluated by consultant as part of
Transportation System Plan update.
• December: Transportation Advisory Committee will review draft Transportation System
Plan.
• January 2010: SERA to present report to Council workshop for comment
• January/February: Outreach to affected Downtown property owners
Phase 5: Plan Adoption
• February/March: CCAC review Circulation Plan with any changes for formal endorsement
of Plan
• March/April: Workshop and Public Hearing with Planning Commission
• April/May: Workshop and Public Hearing with City Council
2009 Tigard City Council Goals
On January 6, 2009 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.
1. Implement Comprehensive Plan
a. Update Tigard zoning maps based on Comprehensive Plan Update
b. Update Tree Code to meet Comprehensive Plan
c. Continue to lobby for light rail in 99W Corridor
d. Develop a 50-year aspirational goal in support of Urban/Rural Reserves Program
2. Implement Downtown Urban Renewal
a. Move forward with Burnham Street Project
b. Complete land use regulations and design standards for the downtown
3. Prepare for 2010 Bond Measure for Parks, Open Spaces and Trails
a. Complete Parks Master Plan
b. Pursue Fanno Park and downtown plaza property acquisition
4. Continue to support the legislature in addressing the financial needs of state
and local governments in Oregon
5-Year Goals
• Implement Comprehensive Plan
• Develop a long-term financial strategy
• Obtain 99W designation as the next Light Rail Corridor
• Prepare 2010 Bond Measure for Parks, Open Spaces and Trails
• Begin 99W access management implementation
• Support WCCLS and Public Safety levy renewals in 2010
• Begin City Facility Needs Plan implementation
Long Term Goals
• Pursue opportunities to reduce traffic congestion in Tigard
• Seek to improve Hwy 99 Corridor (land use, alternative routes, traffic, etc.)
• Implement Downtown Urban Renewal Plan
- " City of Tigard
Memorandum
To: Tom Murphy, Chair City Center Advisory Commission
From: Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Project Manager
Re: Changes to Draft Downtown Code Amendments
Date: October 29, 2009
Since the CCAC endorsed the Draft Downtown Code amendments, there have been a few changes
the result of Planning Commission suggestions and continuing work with ODOT.
Planning Commission Recommended Changes
As a result of the Planning Commission workshops, several revisions were suggested to the
Downtown Code. These revisions were incorporated into the draft code that was recommended to
Council at the October 19 Planning Commission public hearing.
• pp. 11-12 (Table 18.520.1) and p. 20 (Table 18.610)
Add a footnote to Table 18.520.1 and add a category to Table 18.610 which
says, "New retail and sales uses may not exceed 60,000 gross leasable area in all subareas
except Hall/99 Corridor sub-area."
Explanation: This limits the size of new retail development in the district except in the
Hall/99 sub-area.
• p.13
18.610.010.C.2
Expansion, modification and site improvements to existing development:
An addition, expansion, enlargement, modification, and/or site improvements associated
with such lawfully pre-existing uses and structures shall be allowed provided the applicant
for such proposed project demonstrates moves toward compliance with the applicable
development code standards. Only those Downtown Building and Site Design Standards
applicable to the proposed expansion, modification or site improvements to the existing
development shall be applicable.
Explanation: This clarifies that modifications to existing buildings must move the structure
closer to compliance rather than full compliance with the new code.
• p.17
18.610.015 Pre-Existing Uses and Development within the Downtown District
2. If a pre-existing structure or use is destroyed by fire, earthquake or other act of God, or
otherwise abandoned, then the use will retain its pre-existing status under this provision so
long as it is substantially reestablished within one (1) year of the date of the loss. The new
structure would have to conform to the code.
Explanation: This clarifies that non-conforming uses can be re-established within one year,
if destroyed, but structures that are re-established would have to be in compliance with the
new code.
• p.32
18.610.030.G. Additional Requirements for Single-Family Attached Dwelling Units
1. Garage entry garages and carports shall be accessed from alleys, or otherwise recessed
behind the front building elevation (i.e., living area or covered front porch)
40 feet. with a distance of 7 feet or less or 18 feet or greater.
Explanation: This range of setback discourages the possibility of parked cars overhanging
driveways and blocking sidewalks.
• p.38
18.610.047.A.3. Main Street-Center Sub-area: Properties New commercial development
up to 20,000 square feet in the Main Street-Center sub-area (shown on Map 18.610.A) shall
have no minimum vehicle parking requirements. Buildings over this square footage would
have to meet the minimum parking requirements for the square footage over 20,000 sf. Any
residential units would have to meet the Downtown minimum parking requirement of
1.0/DU.
Explanation: This puts a cap on the size of new development that would not have to provide
parking in the Main Street sub-area.
ODOT Recommended Changes
Discussions with ODOT are focusing on the proposed increase in maximum height in the Hwy
99W/Hall sub-area and the resulting potential for significant increases in vehicle trip generation. As
development here would directly impact their road facilities, their concerns need to be addressed.
Solutions will be discussed with Council at the November 171h workshop. A likely scenario is reducing
the maximum height from eight to four stories in this sub-area. Since this sub-area is also a potential
High Capacity Transit station area, it will be revisited in the 99W Corridor/High Capacity Transit land
use plan which will begin in early 2010. The presence of High Capacity Transit would likely enable
future Code changes that would allow higher scale development.