DDR2015-00001 DDR2O15 - 00001
ASH AVENUE
DOG PARK
NOTICE OF TYPE I DECISION
DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW (DDR) 2015-00001 ; 1511
ASH AVENUE DOG PARK
TIGARD
120 DAYS = August 14, 2015
SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: ASH AVENUE DOG PARK
CASE NO.: Downtown Design Review(DDR) Compliance Letter DDR2015-00001
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to create a new dog park at 9025 SW Burnham Street
(WCTM 2S102AD, Tax Lot 1700). This approximately 11,221-square-foot dog
park will replace an existing dog park located at 12770 SW Ash Avenue (WCTM
2S102AD,Tax Lots 2800 and 2900).
APPLICANT: City of Tigard
Jeff Peck
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard,OR 97223
OWNER: City of Tigard
Brian D. Rager
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard,OR 97223
LOCATION: 9025 SW Burnham Street,WCTM 2S102AD,Tax Lot 1700
ZONING
DESIGNATION: MU-CBD: Mixed Use-Central Business District. The MU-CBD zoning district
is designed to provide a pedestrian friendly urban village in downtown Tigard.A
wide variety of commercial, civic, employment, mixed-use, multifamily and
attached single-family residences are permitted. New development and
redevelopment is required to conform to the standards of Chapter 18.610.
SUB-AREA: Fanno—Burnham Street.This sub-area provides an opportunity for medium
scale residential or mixed use development. Compatible mixed uses (live-work,
convenience retail,office and civic uses) are encouraged on the frontage of
Burnham Street.The area in proximity to Fanno Creek Park will be an
opportunity to create a high quality residential environment with views and
access to the natural amenity of Fanno Creek Park.Building heights will step
down to three stories so as not to overwhelm or cast shadows on the park.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.610, 18.745, 18.765, 18.780, and
18.795
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SECTION II. DECISION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tigard Community Development Director's designee has
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS the above request for Downtown Design Review. The findings
and conclusions on which the decision is based are noted in Section IV.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY,THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
1. Obtain all necessary sign permits from the City of Tigard for signage associated with the dog park.
In addition,all signs shall comply with the standards set forth in TDC 18.610.055 and 18.780.
2. All fences or walls shall meet vision clearance area requirements in TDC 18.795.
THIS APPROVAL SHALL BE VALID FOR 18 MONTHS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS DECISION.
SECTION III. SITE AND PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Site Information&History
The subject property is located at 9025 SW Burnham Street (WCTM 2S102AD, Tax Lot 1700), at the
northeast intersection of SW Burnham Street and SW Ash Avenue.The 0.29-acre site is currently occupied
by a 2,816-square-foot commercial building (the "Zuber House"), a surface parking lot, and associated
landscaping. The site is located in the Tigard Downtown Plan District and the Fanno — Burnham Street
Sub Area.
Proposal Information
The applicant proposes to create an approximately 11,221-square-foot dog park at 9025 SW Burnham
Street (WCTM 2S102AD, Tax Lot 1700). This new dog park will replace an existing dog park located at
12770 SW Ash Avenue (WCTM 2S102AD, Tax Lots 2800 and 2900). For this project, the applicant
proposes to install:
1. One (1) five-foot chain link fence along SW Burnham Street and SW Ash Avenue
2. One (1) six-foot chain link fence along the north and east property lines
3. One (1) metal canopy
4. One (1) 20-foot-wide gate along SW Ash Avenue
5. Two (2) four-foot-wide gates underneath the metal canopy
6. Five (5) metal park benches,and one (1) wood park bench
7. One (1) shed
8. Other amenities,including a bicycle rack,water fountain, trash enclosure,etc.
In addition to the items listed above, the applicant proposes to plant four(4) new trees on the property.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
18.610 Tigard Downtown Plan District
18.610.030 Building and Site Design Standards
F. Open space/public plaza
Intent:Assure adequate public,private and shared outdoor space.
1. Mixed use and commercial developments greater than 60,000 square feet.
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The proposal is not for a mixed use or commercial development greater than 60,000 square feet.
Therefore, this standard does not apply.
2. Mixed use buildings with residential units and residential only multifamily
developments.
The proposal is not for a mixed use building with residential units or a residential only multifamily
development. Therefore, this standard does not apply.
3. Private open space for single-family attached dwelling units. A minimum of 100 square
feet of private open space per unit such as a private porch, yard, a deck, a balcony, a
patio, or other outdoor private area is required.
The proposal is not for private open space; the proposal is for a public dog park. Therefore, this
standard does not apply.
18.610.055 Signs
A. Sign standards. In addition to the requirements of Chapter 18.780 of the development code,
the following standards shall be met:
1. Zoning district regulations. Residential-only developments within the MU-CBD zone
shall meet the sign requirements for the R-40 zone, 18.780.130.B; nonresidential
developments within the MU-CBD zone shall meet the sign requirements for the
commercial zones,18.780.130.C, and the additional requirements below.
2. Sign area limits. The maximum sign area limits are:
a. Freestanding signs: 70 square feet per sign face or a total of 140 square feet for all
sign faces.
b. Wall signs shall not exceed in gross area 15% of any building face on which the
sign is mounted.
c. All other signs area requirements shall follow Section 18.780.130.C.
3. Height limits.The maximum height limit for all signs except wall signs shall be 20 feet.
4. Sign location. Freestanding signs within the MU-CBD zone shall not be permitted
within required L-1 landscape areas.
The applicant proposes one (1) freestanding sign for the dog park. A condition of approval has been
added that requires the applicant to apply for all necessary sign permits from the city, and to comply
with the standards set forth in TDC 18.610.055 and 18.780.As conditioned,these standards are met.
18.745 Landscaping and Screening
18.745.050.C. Setbacks for fences or walls
1. No fence or wall shall be constructed which exceeds the standards in paragraph 2 of
this subsection C except when the approval authority, as a condition of approval, allows
that a fence or wall be constructed to a height greater than otherwise permitted to
mitigate against potential adverse effects.
2. Fences or walls.
a. May not exceed three feet in height in a required front yard along local streets or
eight feet in all other locations and, in all other cases, shall meet vision clearance
area requirements in Chapter 18.795;
The site is located at the intersection of SW Burnham Street and SW Ash Avenue, which are both
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collector streets. Therefore, this standard does not apply.
b. Are permitted up to six feet in height in front yards adjacent to any designated
arterial or collector street. For any fence over three feet in height in the required
front yard area, permission shall be subject to administrative review of the
location of the fence or wall.
There is no minimum required front yard setback for the Fanno—Burnham Street Sub Area,where this
project is located (1DC Table 18.610.1).Therefore,this standard does not apply.
3. All fences or walls shall meet vision clearance area requirements in Chapter 18.795.
A condition of approval has been added that requires the applicant to maintain vision clearance
standards for all fences or walls.As conditioned,this standard is met.
4. All fences or walls greater than six feet in height shall be subject to building permit
approval.
The applicant has not proposed any fences or walls greater than six feet in height. Therefore, this
standard does not apply.
18.765 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
18.765.070 Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking Requirements
C. Measurements. The following measurements shall be used in calculating the total minimum
number of vehicle parking spaces required in subsection H of this section:
4. Space. Unless otherwise specified, where square feet are specified, the area measured
shall be gross floor area under the roof measured from the faces of the structure,
excluding only space devoted to covered off-street parking or loading.
H. Specific requirements. See Table 18.765.2.
A dog park is considered to be a community recreation use (1'DC 18.130.050.C). The minimum off-
street parking requirement for community recreation is 2.0 spaces/1,000 square feet (1'DC Table
18.765.2). However, the area measured to calculate minimum off-street parking is defined as the gross
floor area under the roof measured from the faces of the structure, as described above. Since this
proposal is for an outdoor dog park,not a roofed building or structure,these standards do not apply.
18.795 Visual Clearance Areas
18.795.030 Visual Clearance Requirements
A. At corners. Except within the CBD zoning district a visual clearance area shall be
maintained on the corners of all property adjacent to the intersection of two streets, a street and
a railroad, or a driveway providing access to a public or private street.
This project is located in the Mixed Use — Central Business District (MU-CBD). Therefore, this
standard does not apply.
B. Obstructions prohibited. A clear vision area shall contain no vehicle, hedge, planting, fence,
wall structure or temporary or permanent obstruction (except for an occasional utility pole or
tree), exceeding three feet in height, measured from the top of the curb, or where no curb
exists, from the street center line grade, except that trees exceeding this height may be located
in this area,provided all branches below eight feet are removed.
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A condition of approval has been added that requires the applicant to maintain vision clearance
standards for all fences or walls.As conditioned,this standard is met.
SECTION V. PROCEDURE AND APPEAL INFORMATION
Notice:
Notice was posted at City Hall and mailed to:
X The applicant and owners
X Affected government agencies
Final Decision:
A Downtown Design Review Compliance Letter is a Type I procedure. As such, the Director's
decision is final on the date it is mailed or otherwise provided to the applicant,whichever occurs first.
The Director's decision may not be appealed locally and is the final decision of the City.
THIS DECISION IS FINAL ON APRIL 20, 2015
AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON APRIL 21, 2015
Questions:
If you have any questions,please contact Lina Smith at(503) 718-2438 or LinaCS( tigard-or.gov.
April 20.2015
APPROVED BY Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
T►c n►;n Downtown Design Review Compliance Letter — Type I Application
PROPOSAL SUMMARY (Brief description) REQUIRED SUBMITTAL
This project will construct a new temporary ELEMENTS
dog park at 9025 SW Burnham Street. Amenities "Owner's signature/written
thorization
from the existing dog park will be relocated M itle transfer instrument or deed
to the new location NiSite plan(2 plans drawn to scale
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4"x36"and 1 reduced to 8 1/2"x 11")
Property address/location(s): 9025 SW Burnham Street.
Applicant's statement/narrative
Tigard, OR. 97223 (2 copies)address criteria in
Tax map and tax lot#(s): 2S102AD01700
Filing fee
Site size: 0.29 ACRES
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
APPLICANT* Case no.(s):DCR2D15-00:01
Name': City of Tigard Related case no.(s):
Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd Application fee: 70 I`00
City/state: Tigard, OR Zip: 97223 App a accepted: ' I
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Property Owner/Deed Holder(s)'(Attach list if more than one)
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Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd the purchaser of record or a lessee in
possession with written authorization
City/state: Tigard, OR. Zip: 97223 from the owner or an agent of the owner.
The owner(s)must sign this application in
Primary contact: Jeff Peck the space provided or submit a written
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Phone number: 503-718-2466
Email: jeffp( tigard-or.gov
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Zuber Dog Park Relocation—CIP No. 97025
Downtown Design Review
RECEVED
April 9,2015
APR 14 2015
Applicant: City of Tigard
Contact: Jeff Peck CITY OF TIGARD
(503) 718-2466 PLANNING/ENGINEERING
JeffPna,tigard-or.gov
Applicant's Statement/Narrative:
This proposal is to construct a temporary dog park on a city-owned parcel located at 9025
SW Burnham Street. Park amenities from the existing dog park located on SW Ash Avenue
will be relocated to the new site. Improvements are anticipated to be completed by June
2015.
Chapter 18.610 - TIGARD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN
STANDARDS
18.610.010.E. Procedures.
1. Track 1: Design review compliance letter using design standards.
a. Applicability.
i. Addition,elimination, or change in location of windows that does not decrease
the minimum required window coverage;
The property will be developed as a dog park after the existing structure is
demolished. This criterion is not applicable.
ii. Addition, elimination, or change in location of entry doors and loading doors;
The property will be developed as a dog park after the existing structure is
demolished. This criterion is not applicable.
iii. Addition of new and change to existing awnings,canopies,and other mounted
structures to an existing facade;
The property will be developed as a dog park. The existing structure will
be demolished prior to creation of the new amenity. This criterion is not
applicable.
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iv. For commercial and mixed use developments, modifications of up to 15% on-
site landscaping with no reduction in required landscaping. Modification refers
to changing the hardscape elements and the location of required landscape areas
and/or trees;
The property will be developed as a dog park and is considered
Community Recreation, an accepted use in the MU-CBD zone.
Community recreation is not required to comply with commercial and
mixed use development requirements regarding landscaping. This
criterion is not applicable.
v. Modification of off-street parking with no reduction in required parking spaces
or increase in paved area;
The dog park is less than 0.5 acres in size. There is no required off-street
parking.
vi. Addition of new fences,retaining walls, or both;
The dog park will have new perimeter fencing along Burnham Street and
Ash Avenue. Fencing material will be black vinyl-coated chain-link.
Fencing will be five feet in height. There will be two four foot wide man
gates and twenty foot wide maintenance access double gates located on
Ash Avenue.
vii. Changing of existing grade;
The site will maintain the gentle sloping nature from east to west with
minor elevation changes to the site.
viii. An increase in the height of the buildings(s) less than 20%;
The existing structure will be demolished prior to creation of the dog park.
This criterion is not applicable.
ix. A change in the type and location of access ways and parking areas where off-site
traffic would not be affected;
Access to the site will be for pedestrian use only and will occur on Ash
Avenue. On-street parking will remain with the improvements. Off-site
traffic will not be affected by the development.
x. An increase in the floor area proposed for a nonresidential use by less than 10%
or under 5,000 square feet;
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The existing structure will be demolished prior to creation of the dog park.
This criterion is not applicable.
xi. A reduction in the area reserved for common open space and/or usable open
space which does not reduce the open space are below the minimum required by
this code or reduces the open space area by less than 10%.
The property will be developed as a dog park. No reductions in open
space will occur.
b. Process and procedure type. The Type I procedure, as described in Section 18.390.030
of this code, shall apply to an application for design compliance letter. The decision-
making authority is the director. The applicant must show compliance to the design
standards prior to issuance of the design review compliance letter.
The proposal will comply with the design standards prior to issuance of the
design review compliance letter.
c. Process and approval criteria. The director shall approve, approve with conditions, or
deny an application based on findings that the following criteria are satisfied: the
applicable building and site design standard(s) for the project (Section 18.610.030)
and/or the applicable additional standards (Section 18.610.035).
18.610.030 Building and Site Design Standards
A. Create vibrant ground floors, streetscapes and rights-of-way; provide weather protection;
and promote safety and security.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. Streetscape improvements
were completed as part of the Burnham Street Capital Improvement project. This
criterion is not applicable to the proposal.
B. Cohesive architectural facade standards.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. There are no building
improvements. This criterion is not applicable.
C. Integrated building facade standards.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. There are no building
improvements. This criterion is not applicable.
D. Create street corners with strong identity.
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The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. There are no building
improvements. This criterion is not applicable.
E. Assure building quality,permanence and durability.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. There are no building
improvements. This criterion is not applicable.
F. Open space/public plaza.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property to be used by the general
public.
G. Additional requirements for single-family attached dwelling units.
The proposal is to construct a dog park on the property. This criterion is not
applicable.
18.610.035 Additional Standards
Applications must conform to all applicable standards in the following chapters:
A. Access Egress and Circulation (see Chapter 18.705).
Vehicle access and egress are not required and will not occur at the dog park.
Chapter 18.705 is not applicable.
B. Environmental Performance Standards (see Chapter 18.725).
The proposal will meet applicable federal and state environmental laws, rules and
regulations as required by the City of Tigard.
C. Exceptions to Development Standards (see Chapter 18.730).
No Exceptions to the Development Standards are being requested with this proposal.
Chapter 18.730 is not applicable.
D. Landscaping and Screening (see Chapter 18.745).
The proposal does not include as adding structures requiring screening. There is
existing landscaping along the Burnham Street and Ash Avenue frontage. Two
additional trees will also be planted along Burnham Street. The criteria for Chapter
18.745 is met.
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E. Mixed Solid Waste and Recyclable Storage (see Chapter 18.755).
The proposal does not meet the applicability requirements of Mixed Solid Waste and
Recyclable Storage. Chapter 18.755 is not applicable.
F. Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements (see Chapter 18.765).
The proposed dog park is less than 0.5 acres in size. Off-street Parking and Loading
Requirements Chapter 18.755 is not applicable.
G. Sensitive Lands (see Chapter 18.775).
The proposed dog park will not be located on sensitive lands. Chapter 18.775 is not
applicable.
H. Signs (see Chapter 18.780).
The existing dog park sign, located in Burnham Street right-of-way, will be relocated
to the Burnham Street right-of-way at the new site. It will be sited minimizing sign
clutter and in a location to protect the health, safety,property and welfare of the
public. Requirements of Chapter 18.780 will be met.
I. Urban Forestry Plan (see Chapter 18.790).
The proposal does not meet the applicability requirements of 18.790.020. The
proposed dog park is a Type 1 application. Chapter 18.790 is not applicable.
J. Visual Clearance (see Chapter 18.795).
The proposed dog park will be located within the CBD zoning district. Visual
clearance is not required at the intersection of Burnham Street and Ash Avenue
according to 18.795.030.A. However, visual clearance at the intersection was
established when the Burnham Street Capital Improvement project occurred.
K. Wireless Communication Facilities (see Chapter 18.798).
The proposal is not considered a Wireless Communication Facility. Chapter 18.798
is not applicable.
L. Street and Utility Improvement Standards (see Chapter 18.810). (Ord 12-09 §1; Ord. 10-02
§2)
The proposed dog park is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of
Burnham Street and Ash Avenue. This intersection was constructed as a capital
improvement project in 2011. The capital project provided new pavement, curb,
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sidewalk, water, storm water conveyance and quality, and private utilities such as
power,gas and cable.
The dog park site fronts both Burnham Street and Ash Avenue where public
improvements have occurred. The dog park will utilize an existing water service
and sanitary sewer service located onsite. No other utility improvements are needed
for the proposed development. All public improvements comply with public facility
requirements of Chapter 18.810.
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