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CCDA Packet - 08/08/2006 Agenda Item# Meeting Date August 8,2006 CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard,Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Adoption of Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy Prepared By.- Phil Nachbar Dept Head Approval• G City Mgr Approval• � lr� ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Shall the City Center Development Agency approve a resolution adopting the Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Downtown Implementation Strategy as is,or with modifications as appropriate. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Downtown Implementation Strategy is the key document intended to organize and prioritize policies and actions for the Downtown. The need for a "Strategic Action Plan" for Downtown which could be tracked and updated annually was a recommendation of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. Adoption of the Downtown Implementation Strategy provides specific direction to staff and the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAQ with regard to a work program over upcoming fiscal year(FY 06-07),and an overall strategy for Downtown. City Council was provided a current version of the Strategy at its June 20 work session. Since then, additional modifications pertaining to wording or graphics only have been made. No substantive changes have been made since the June 20 version. The Strategy has been reviewed and modified with input from the CCAC City Council, City of Tigard Executive Staff, City Planning Staff, and the current Chair of the Streetscape Working Group. The CCAC endorsed the Strategy and recommended its adoption by the City Center Development Agency at its June 14 meeting. The Strategy was developed by researching the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan,the Tigard Urban Renewal Plan, and determining the key policies and projects within those documents that could be used to organize a strategy. There were also many discussions with the OCAC, former Downtown Task Force members, and staff before devising the Strategy. The Strategy incorporates the policy objectives of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, adopted by City Council on September 25, 2005, into a Strategy and set of "near-term" and "long-term" actions the City should take to implement the Plan. It includes 3 key strategies with 30 supporting actions, a 3-year action plan, and a 1-year work Prog I:\LRPLN\Gouncil Materials\2006\8-8-06 C®A-Adoption of Impl Strategy AIS revised for Aug 8.doc OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED None. CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND TIGARD BEYOND TOMORROW VISION STATEMENT Central Business District(CBD) # 1) Provide opportunities to work proactively with Tigard Central Business District Association(11CBDA) businesses and property owners and citizens of Tigard to set the course for the future of the central business district. Strategy#3) Develop strategies for public improvements in Tigard's central business district area(this area includes Maui Street) and adjacent areas. ATTACEUdENT LIST Attachment 1: Resolution adopting the Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy as the document to guide policies and actions for redevelopment of the Downtown FIscAL NOTES Adoption of the Downtown Implementation Strategy does not obligate the City to the expenditure of funds for any particular project. Funding of projects identified within the Strategy will come from tax increment funds,other funding sources normally available for Capital Improvement Program projects (CIP),and grants. 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J 'a •xV � .x J 4 .✓ al �, w. r Tigard Implementat'ion ; July 2006 o ; f I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I Tigard City Council Downtown Task Force City Staff I Craig Dirksen,Mayor (Former Members) Craig Prosser, City Manager Nick Wilson, Councilor Jim Andrews Tom Coffee,Community Development Sydney Sherwood, Councilor Janice Arave Director Tom Woodruff, Councilor Carolyn Barkley Bob Sesnon,Finance Director Sally Harding, Councilor Martha Bishop Gus Duenas,City Engineer Joshua Chaney Dennis Koellermeier, Public Works Director City Center Advisory Commission Ken Dawson Barbara Shields,Long Range Planning ICraig Dirksen Manager (Current and Former Members) Heather Guevara Dick Bewersdorff, Current Planning Manager Jim Andrews Marland Henderson Phil Nachbar, Senior Planner/Downtown I Carolyn Barkley Paul Iford Development Gretchen Buehner Chris Lewis Alexander Craghead Mike Marr (Chair) Project Staff I Alice Ellis Gaut Susan Morelli I Suzanne Gallagher Judy Munro Phil Nachbar, Senior Planner— Marland HendersonDan Murphy Research&Writing I Ralph Hughes Lisa Olson Nancy Lof,IP Tech Graphic Design Lil Lill Darren Wyss,Associate Planner— Y Y Nicole Palmateer Graphics Assistance � Mike Marr (Former Chair) Yudhi Patel I Judy Munro Catherine Renken Roger Potthoff Jan Richardson I Mike Stevenson Mike Stevenson Carl Switzer (Interim Chair) John Wilson Sue Wirick I C TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 2 Y IGLOSSARY OF TERMS Glossary of Terms Green Street. Refers to the use of sustainable Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. The methods of handling storm water runoff, such as Plan for the Downtown developed by citizens Brand Tigard. The Tigard Downtown natural infiltration, native planting beds, pervious with assistance and guidance from Staff and IImprovement Plan (TDIP) referred to specific paving materials and swales. consultants,accepted by Council September 2005. improvements in the Downtown that could create a unique identity or "brand Tigard." The use of Long-term actions. Actions occurring beyond a Tax-Increment Financing. The method of Green Streets (see below) is one way of creating a three (3)year timeframe. financing authorized under Urban Renewal. Tax unique identity in Downtown Tigard. revenues generated from the appreciation of Near-term actions. Actions occurring within a Catalyst Project. Refers to one of eight (8) three (3)year timeframe. property within the Urban Renewal District are used to finance projects within the Plan. projects in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Open Space. Area designed for use by Plan thought to attract or stimulate new Tigard Urban Renewal Plan. A Plan I pedestrians,public space. It may be built with hard !I development. surfaces such as concrete for sidewalks, or developed in accordance with State Law to qualify Ecological. Refers to the restoration of landscape landscaped with plantings. for use of tax increment financing to fund Iusing native plants that are adapted to the specific Overlay Zone. A zone with specific site,land use projects in the Downtown. soil and climatic conditions of the area. Urban Creek Corridor. A series of park-like or building design requirements. Usually created Gateway. Refers to the design of the intersection for a specific area to address environmental or blocks running north to south in the Downtown ` of two streets as an entryway to the Downtown. building concerns unique to that area. connecting the north end to Fanno Creek Park on the south. The intersection might include landscaping, walls, Streetscape Design. Refers to the design of the or monuments that would be visible by drivers by, Urban Design. Refers to layout and function of 1 street, parking, sidewalk, street furniture, and and recognized as a"gateway"to Downtown. landscaping for a particular street. streets, pedestrian circulation, open space, and land uses (residential, office, mixed use, I Green Connections. A blend of natural ecological Sustainable. Refers to the use of natural methods ) I commercial . features as seen in Fanno Creek Park integrated of addressing environmental concerns such as into the Downtown. Willing Seller Environment. The Urban storm water runoff,habitat restoration, or building. Green Heart. Tenn used in developing the Tigard Includes the use of water infiltration through use Renewal Plan does not permit the use of Downtown Improvement Plan meaning the center of porous surfaces instead of paving or concrete, condemnation for land assembly. In order to I of the community containing natural and native plants,and recycled building materials. assemble land for redevelopment,it will occur in a "willing seller" environment, where property landscaped open space. owners will be encouraged to participate but will retain their right not to sell thew-property. TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 3 What is the Downtown Implementation Strategy? z„ The Downtown Implementation Strategy is a document to guide the City's actions to translate the "vision" for downtown into a"reality". It incorporates c the policy objectives of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, adopted by ♦��c 9s a City Council on September 25, 2005, into a strategy and set of"near-term" and �� z "long-term" actions the City should take to implement the Plan. The Strategy o� includes three (3) key strategies with thirty (30) supporting actions, a 3-YearCO* Action Plan,and a 1-Year Work Program. s How was the Downtown Implementation P�� PSS LSI Strategy developed? ��� "0 KFS 4" The Strategy was developed by analyzing the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, the Tigard Urban Renewal Plan, and determining the key policies and projects within those documents that could be used to organize a strategy. There were also many discussions with the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC), former Downtown Task Force members, and staff before devising the strategies. How is the Downtown Implementation _-`-- City Center Strategy intended to be used? Urban Renewal - District The Strategy is intended to provide policy guidance and specific actions necessary to implement the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. The 3- Tigard, OR Year Action Plan and 1-Year Work Program accompanying the Strategy are intended to provide direction as to priorities and actions to be taken. As projects and actions are completed and more experience obtained, the Strategy progress or timeframe adjustments. The 3-Year Action Plan should be tied to should be revisited and revised accordingly. It is recommended that the 3- the City's Capital Budget to reflect priorities and funding requirements for each I Year Action Plan and 1-Year Work Program be updated annually so that project. progress can be monitored, and new Plans/Programs revised to reflect TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 4 IExecutive Summary The Downtown Implementation Strategy includes opportunities, maintain a dialogue with developers, 3. Developing Comprehensive Street and I three (3) key strategies, thirty (30) supporting assist in land assembly, develop Land Use and Circulation Improvements in Downtown is the strategies, a 3-Year Action Plan and a 1-Year Work Design Guidelines, conduct a housing study, and third strategy and is referenced in the Downtown Program. The 3-Year Action Plan provides a encourage public involvement. More long-term Improvement Plan as "Streetscape Enhancement," Isummary of the priorities and actions for actions to encourage redevelopment include: a "Catalyst" project. Under the Plan, providing Downtown, and the 1-Year Work Program developing projects that incorporate public open well designed Streets that are "well connected" and I identifies more specific staff actions for the first space, and assisting businesses to relocate in order "promote walking, biking and use of transit will year of the 3-Year Action Plan. Both will be to provide parcels for redevelopment. attract development" to the Downtown. Near-term updated annually to reflect progress and timeframe 2. Improving Fanno Creek Park and actions include: implementing the recommendations I adjustments. of the Comprehensive Streetscape Design Project, developing an Open Space System in uuproving streets in areas with high potential for The three key strategies are to: Downtown is a tenet of the Downtown redevelopment, refining the circulation system for • Encourage and Facilitate Improvement Plan,and takes advantage of Tigard's Downtown, developing a "Gateway" at Hall Redevelopment Projects in Downtown unique proximity to a park as an amenity. The Blvd./99W, and installing "Brand Tigard" "Green Heart" as an identity for Downtown, and improvements on Main Street. Long-term actions • Improve Fanno Creek Park and the Fanno Creek Public Area, which will be Develop an Open Space System in include achieving consensus on alternative access Downtown programmed as a public gathering space for to Downtown,obtaining an at-grade rail crossing at outdoor events, are integral parts of the Plan. Key Ash Ave., and developing gateways, a bike route • Develop Comprehensive Street and near-term actions include: developing a Master Plan Circulation Improvements in plan, and a Parking Management Plan. for Fanno Creek Park, determining the Downtown. feasibility of the Urban Creek Corridor, and developing the Fanno Creek Trail west of 1. Encourage and Facilitate Redevelopment Downtown. Long-term actions include: Projects in Downtown. Under Urban Renewal constructing the Fanno Creek Public Area and ,, Y Law, taxes generated from the appreciation of complete Open Space System in Downtown, property in the Downtown may be used to finance determining the type of public spaces in the projects within the Urban Renewal Plan. Asa Urban Creek Corridor, and developing the strategy, the City will facilitate redevelopment so "Rail to Trail" system along Tigard Street into 3 - a! -, -^ « ;�• I that the appreciation of property results. Downtown. .K^ .rte ♦§4, ' 2 k To encourage redevelopment, the City will carry out near-term actions to: initiate and manage high- priority "Catalyst" projects,identify redevelopment Tigard Urban Renewal District ` TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 5 I. ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN DOWNTOWN I "Our vision of Downtown Tigard is an... active urban village at the heart of our community... pedestrian oriented, accessible by many modes of transportation,... recognizes natural resources as an asset, and enables people to live, work,play and shop in an environment that is uniquely Tigard."—Tiaard Downtown Improvement Plan Overview: Stimulating redevelopment in the Downtown is critical to developing a long-term funding source under Urban Renewal. Under Urban Renewal Law, taxes generated from the appreciation of property in the – v Downtown may be used to finance approved projects. As a result,new development will result in an increase in tax revenues to support projects within the Plan. Since all new development will generate needed tax ry , revenues,it is important to facilitate redevelopment projects wherever they might occur in Downtown. The Downtown Tigard—Circa 1940s City will assist in bringing about redevelopment by executing projects in the Urban Renewal Plan and k coordinating opportunities with developers in Downtown. Some of the key public projects in the Urban Renewal Plan include: streets, parks, plazas, a public market, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, a performing arts '– center,or other assistance to facilitate redevelopment. w� There are inherent challenges to facilitating redevelopment in Downtown Tigard in particular. Land assembly faces the challenge of the relocation of long-standing businesses, and the difficulty of assembling M fi land for redevelopment without the power of condemnation. Assembly of land will require a "willing seller" :. process which is untested in Tigard. One of the goals for the first few years will be to identify redevelopment opportunities and develop a program for land assembly. The City's role in facilitating redevelopment projects in Downtown will develop over time, but will initially include prioritizing public improvements, developing a program for land assembly,working with developers to identify opportunities and ways in which the City can participate, developing Land Use and Design Guidelines and managing key projects necessary to implement the Urban Renewal Plan. Downtown Tigard-2006 TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 6 I. ENCOURAGE& FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT Near-Term Actions 1.2 Identify Opportunity Areas for Redevelopment. 1.1 Manage "Catalyst Projects"inr � Downtown. Identifying areas where there is high potential for redevelopment is a The Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan % r�..... starting point for working with identified eight (8) "Catalyst" projects that have the developers. Conducting research on ability to alter the development environment in the value of existing properties, and 04 Downtown and attract new development. The the ability to assemble properties of Catalyst projects include: Streetscape Enhancement % ' significant size for redevelopment is Green Corridor/Urban Creek, Hall Blvd./99W the first step t o identify *"firy Downtown Gateway, Downtown Housing opportunities. Once obtained, this I Development, Ash Avenue Downtown information can be presented to Improvement Fanno Creek Public AreaMao developers and the real estate *+. t Performing Arts and Community Recreation Center, I community to begin to generate and the Post Office Relocation. In order to interest, and help the City decide �` implement these projects, priorities need to be how it can best participate in Idetermined and tasks for implementation defined. redevelopment. There are three high-priorityprojects. The Hall IBlvd./99W Gateway., with its prominent visibility, 1,3 Maintain a Dialogue with will provide a visual landmark to draw people to the Developers. .—� - downtown. Two additional projects have been Working closely with the ...... identified as having high priority. These include development community including Streetscape Design and Fanno Creek Park/Open �� Preferred Design Alternative M developers, bankers, and real estate -- _ I Space System. Streetscape enhancement provides firms will be necessary to assess Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan important public space for pedestrians and supports businesses. Fanno Creek Park and Open Space in opportunities, and identify and the downtown will provide an important civic structure joint-development projects. Initial a key catalyst, improve access and visibility to the gathering place, can garner public support for interviews with developers were conducted in Downtown, incorporate public space (plazas, February of 2005. Some of the key points from parks) with new development projects, assemble redevelopment, and has been identified as a strong the interviews which have begun to inform the key parcels for development, and provide adequate amenity for development. Implementation Strategy include: use of housing as parking. TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 7 I. ENCOURAGE& FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT Near-Term Actions (continued) 1.6 Refine Land Uses 1.4 Develop a Program for Land in Downtown. Assembly. The Downtown Improvement Plan identified One of the key tasks necessary for redevelopment r r to occur is land assembly. In order to be in a land uses for the Downtown. position to work cooperatively with developers,the This was done on a concept- onlylevel and will need to ' r City will work with property owners and `l developers to assemble land for development. be refined. Before a final "T land use map can be Typically, Cities assemble land under the powers ' inherent under Urban Renewal Law which can adopted, an evaluation of specific uses and urban <r '� •. M4;r include condemnation. However, Tigard's Urban IA { Renewal Plan does not include condemnation as a design function should be done. Additional a n d method of land assembly. Working in a "willing seller" only environment will require that the City important input from develop and test a program for land assembly. developers will also be valuable in addressing this ! i ``.• issue. 1.5 Evaluate City-Owned Property for ' Redevelopment. 1.7 Develop Land The City of Tigard owns approximately 18 acres of Use/Design Guidelines �'� CBD-zoned land in the Downtown. Four(4) acres .'' `- for Downtown. are vacant, and 14 acres are developed with City uses. Some of the City's property is located in Before the Downtown strategic areas where redevelopment can occur. As Improvement Plan can be ... part of the City of Tigard's plan for future facilities, implemented the City must URBAN DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES it should evaluate its future spatial needs, ability to insure that Land Use 3 consolidate uses and property, and perhaps, regulations and Design Urban Design leverage its own property for redevelopment in Guidelines are in place to Downtown. guide development proposals TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 8 i I. ENCOURAGE& FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT Near-Term Actions (continued) projects require public hearings as part of the land unique feature which ties into the "sustainability towards the type and quality envisioned in the Plan. use process where citizens will have another theme" and can garner public support for the While the City has an existing Land Use ordinance opportunity to react to specific proposals. revitalization effort. Experience from other cities, for the Downtown in place, it was not developed including Lake Oswego, has shown that pursuing for the new Downtown Improvement Plan, and 1.9 Conduct a Housing Study redevelopment projects that have a public space, will have to be revised or replaced to meet the park or plaza,as a major part of a project,is a good New housing is considered a catalyst project way to develop public support. Interviews with intent of the Plan. Design Guidelines are used to because it will stimulate other development in the review specific site and building proposals to insure developers conducted in February 2005 also Downtown such as local retail, and provide the indicate that developers view park or plaza space in a level of design quality and will be developed for resident population needed to activate the area and the Downtown Plan. In order to reserve or protect commercial districts as an added amenity and good land for public space, such as the "Urban Creek create a sense of community. Likewise, new, for business. residential development will be able to take Corridor" or Fanno Creek Park, a land use advantage of unique amenities in the Downtown "overlay" zone will be evaluated to insure that such as Commuter Rail, proximity to new parks 1.11 Facilitate Business Relocation on development proposals or other actions would not and open space, and in time, key civic places such Key Sites. I conflict with future use of open space. as a Performing Arts and Community Recreation One of the challenges to land assembly is working Center, an Outdoor Amphitheatre or Farmer's with existing businesses on key sites to facilitate 1.8 Encourage Public Involvement. Market. their relocation. Many of the businesses have been As I keypublic projects are developed, it will be in the Downtown for a long time, but may have P PjP The Plan identifies locations for housing, favoring important to encourage the public to participate in moderate to higher-density, mixed-use interest in relocating. Others may not be interested the design process. With broader input from the in moving. Once opportunity sites have been development, with availability for a wide range of identified d redevelopment interest is public, the goal of building a downtown that income levels. One of the first steps will be to eneanreeveoP represents the preferences of our citizens can be conduct a housing study to identify needs, established, the City will work with business accomplished. For all of the key public projects owners on a range of options compatible with their affordability, and the potential use of funding or I such as parks,open space,plazas, streets,public art incentives. long-term needs. or a Performing Arts & Community Recreation Center, citizens will be encouraged to participate in Long-Term Actions C70 ® Q u the early stages of design through meetings, open q p 1.10 Pursue Redevelopment Projects that houses, presentations to advisory groups or by _ Incorporate Public Open Space. p y reviewing documents posted on the City's s 1 nn s U website. In addition to this, public and private Having a City park close to the Downtown is a — o Downtown Streetscape ITIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 9 II. DEVELOP FANNO CREEK PARK AND THE '�` _- ■ ; r OPEN SPACE SYSTEM IN DOWNTOWN ...preserves what is desirable in the area, and promotes a public green'and open space character... consistent with the vision for the community and its Downtown"--Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan Overview: ' Fanno Creek Park as the southern edge of Downtown presents a unique situation for Tigard. It /�' ,> �+►, provides an opportunity to restore the native habitat and ecology, provide important civic ' gathering spaces, and bring the "green theme" into the heart of Downtown. The "Green Heart" of Downtown and Fanno Creek Public Area are an integral part of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, and the expansion of Fanno Creek Park is essential to realizing this goal. Other key design elements include an expanded open space system, and the "Urban Creek Corridor," connecting Fanno Creek Park with the future Regional Commercial District on the north end of Downtown. `• f i Urban Creek Corridor: Making a spatial connection from Fanno Creek Park to a future Urban Creek Corridor that would run north to South in the Downtown is an essential feature of the open space plan. This would, in effect, bring the park into downtown, creating a unique mix of the urban and natural environment. The Urban Creek Corridor would have an organizing impact on Downtown Existing & Future Open Space the Downtown, defining a clear pedestrian linkage and providing an -- amenity that future development can capitalize upon. Future projects , r bordering the green corridor would be encouraged to orient activities to ; take advantage of the public space value of this amenity. This project serves the dual role of stimulating development while connecting Downtown areas. Fanno Creek Park TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 10 II. DEVELOP FANNO CREEK PARK& OPEN SPACE Near-Term Actions Fanno Creek Park and landscape design and planting palettes for Downtown including all of its 2.1 Develop a new Master Plan for open space. ^Q Fanno Creek Park. A new Master Plan for Fanno Creek Park is the 2.3 Determine the Feasibility of the first step to assigning value to the mission of co- Urban Creek Corridor in Downtown. developing Fanno Creek Park and Tigard's - Downtown. The master plan would address Fanno Determining the design concept, form and / Creek Park itself from Hall Blvd. to Main Street, "footprint" of the Urban Creek Corridor will including a public area with connections at Main require a detailed feasibility study to determine Urban Creek Corridor drawing Street and Burnham Street and Ash Avenue, and preliminary design,constructability and cost. Once Ithe alignment of a potential "Urban Creek it is determined that an Urban Creek Corridor is Corridor." feasible,it will be important to protect the potential u ; s• . footprint of this amenity and ensure compatibility with Downtown Land Use and Design Guidelines. 2.2 Incorporate Sustainable and One option would be an "overlay" zone to ensure Ecological Design of Fanno Creek Park the review and coordination of development and Downtown's Open Spaces. proposals that might have the ability to limit or One of the "Great Ideas" generated during the preclude options for its location. formation of the Downtown Plan was establishing "Green Connections" as a theme. It was thought 2.4 Expand the Fanno Creek Trail West Fanno Creek—existing conditions of as a blending of nature with the built of Downtown. environment with emphasis on linear parks, plazas, trees, native landscaping, and water features. The Fanno Creek Trail west of Main Street provides an important link to Woodard Park, the Because Fanno Creek Park contains sensitive wetlands and has a creek running through it,it does Fowler School Campus, and surrounding not lend itself to active uses, but rather more neighborhoods. It is a critical link in developing I passive ones and restoration. Developing this the full regional trail network through Tigard, and ` "natural green" theme further incorporates the "Would provide a continuous connection through ideas of"sustainability" and ecological restoration. Fanno Creek Park to its southern destination, These concepts will be applied to the restoration of Tualatin Community Park. ITIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 11 IL DEVELOP FANNO CREEK PARK& OPEN SPACE Long-Term Actions into Downtown, with connections to the regional Blvd./East Fanno Creek Park at the other end,and Fanno Creek Trail system and the "Rail to Trail" potentially at the "Rail to Trail" corridor at Ash 2.5 Develop Fanno Public Area as a corridor from Hall Blvd. to Tiedeman, would Ave., the Urban Creek Corridor, and at Main and Central Gathering Place. provide a regional context to the trail system. Burnham Streets. ` The development of a central gathering place Connections to the Fanno Creek Regional Trail adjacent to Fanno Creek Park is a key urban design could occur at Main Street at one end and Hall element of the Downtown Improvement Plan. The proposed space would be bordered by Fanno Creek Park, Main and Burnham Streets, and be accessible from both the park and streets. ". Supporting a range of passive and active opens ("`j " s space uses, the Fanno Public Area could include: a ` r r rt>P x home for the Tigard Farmer's Market a smaller, appropriately-scaled entertainment venue, perhapsn {� ' a natural amphitheatre for public concerts and other events. — 4 ^0r° 4. 2.6 Develop an Expanded Open Space System through Downtown. Developing an expanded open space system through Downtown is also a key design element of p`r the Downtown Improvement Plan. Developing an �G integrated trail system through Fanno Creek Park ~�6 o� J, Downtown Framework Plan TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 12 II. DEVELOP FANNO CREEK PARK& OPEN SPACE ILong-term Actions (continued) 2.8 Develop a "Rail to Trail"corridor along Tigard Street into Downtown. _ 2.7 Determine the Design Themes and The railroad right-of-way on the north side of ,;� ` Progression of Public Spaces for the Tigard Street from Main Street to Tiedeman will be r Urban Creek Corridor. abandoned in conjunction with the Commuter Rail ITConnecting the two anchor "Catalyst" projects in Project, providing a 35-foot ROW for a potential Downtown, Fanno Creek Park and future trail corridor. The trail corridor would provide an ,- development at Hall Boulevard/99W, the "Urban additional pedestrian/bicycle path into Downtown, Creek Corridor" was conceived as an open space and as a looped connection with the regional with landscaping, water features, and public plazas. Fanno Creek Trail. West Commercial Street Gateway I It has the potential to become a series of different 1t public spaces with park space, native plant gardens, public art,or other amenities. Since one of the key themes for Downtown is "sustainability," the Urban Creek corridor could be i I designed to reflect this message with native landscaping and ecological design, and natural ?;= i �� •r methods of I conveying and infiltrating storm water. The corridor could become a model demonstrating the ecological process. The Urban Creek Corridor Commercial St. � P would be integrated with new and existing ' development,providing an alternative "front door" to redeveloped properties along its length. i t I West Commercial Street Gateway TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 13 III. DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE STREET AND CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS IN DOWNTOWN "A vibrant and compact core, accessible by all modes of transportation"--Tigard Downtown Improvement Marr .a� s Overview: Public Streets form the first impression people have of a City and are yr part of the "public realm." Important initial "streetscape" concepts e^° P developed from the Downtown Improvement Plan include the area's " - village character and scale the use of historic "Main Street /mtxed use g "street" as a central place with a pedestrian emphasis, and the notion of ecologically sustainable"green streets." The City has undertaken a Comprehensive Design of Downtown streets in order to develop different types of streets for different functions. For * / example, Main Street will be developed as a traditional "Main Street" 1t with entry gateways, wide sidewalks, varied parking arrangements, street Dc furniture and landscaping. While Main Street will be designed to move traffic more slowly to accommodate the pedestrian, other streets will be designed to provide for traffic capacity, though not lose sight of pedestrian safety. Burnham Street, as a "grand street", is a key entryway into the downtown, and will be designed to both serve future capacity — -- " --- _ RonewnYx� Rnilm^d unlle,i lil needs, and function for the pedestrian. As Burnham Street approaches Main Street, its design becomes more pedestrian oriented, anticipating 5,,, R9nwav T .m*•e• the entryway to the Fanno Public Use Area. Circulation and Street - Figure ,`,.nN = standards will be evaluated to bring the Downtown street system up to a ( M' Conceptual Frame I level to serve the future needs of the Downtown. Concept Framework for Downtown Improvement Plan I TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 14 ` III. DEVELOP STREET& CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS I Near-Term Actions Ppeople into Downtown and catalyze new F - ,;, S �e u'rAsk `Idevelopment. � _ 3.1 Implement Comprehensive . Streetscape Design in Downtown. Washington County is currently managing the 4�r1 redesign and construction of the intersection at Comprehensive Streetscape design has been Hall Blvd. and Highway 99W. The County has ■ � a • I developed for key downtown streets. These "`�"' !I agreed to allow the City to provide design input to conceptual designs will be used to prepare consider more pedestrian oriented treatments, preliminary engineering drawings for Burnham r!t landscaping, and the inclusion of a "gateway" to y illi Street, Commercial Street at Main Street, and Main Downtown. I Street. The design process included the Streetscape Design Working Group, City Staff and a consultant, and represents a coordinated effort to bring together initial ideas from the Downtown - I Improvement Plan with professional expertise. Green Street Example—Portland Key ideas which may be transferred to other streets in the Downtown include an understanding of h,,,N;,,,x,R_ Vk,kRIAX street hierarchy, use and function pedestrian y > > si.r-v��kxr,t�'v � < PAPA :71 oriented design,and"green street"design i • iI IN4NX ............ 1 _ Burnham St. 3.2 Develop a Gateway to Downtown at Hall Blvd./99W Intersection. The Downtown Improvement Plan calls for a r Gateway at this intersection in order to make a o , strong "entry statement." Hall Boulevard provides _ s e� a natural gateway into Downtown Tigard, given its intersection with Highway 99W. This key gateway I with its prominent visibility from Hwy 99W will N facilitate adjacent regional-scale redevelopment and lm ENVA W. 4ANM1/NFtA !' include a public plaza. The purpose will be to draw rAN,ttRFT•:EA IRAR1\ j —- - Burnham Street Concept Design TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 15 III. DEVELOP STREET& CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS I "The Downtown's transportation system sustainable design should be evaluated as part of 3.5 Assist Main St. Transition/Install I should be multi-modal, connecting preliminary engineering design. Temporary "Brand Tigard" people,places and activities safely and Improvements on Main Street. t 3.4 Improve Streets in Areas with High J conveniently."— 7ward Donntown Redevelopment Potential. Main Street will go through a transition both Improvement Plan physically and economically as it becomes a more The development of attractive streets that serve a attractive, pedestrian oriented, commercial district. specific design function will contribute to the Streetscape design is a key element that will help Near-Term Actions perception of Downtown and the potential for transform Main Street. The overall design for redevelopment. The redesign and construction of Main Street places an emphasis on the pedestrian 3.3 Incorporate "Green Street"Design downtown streets in areas with high with wide sidewalks, street trees, varied parking, Where Possible. redevelopment potential will encourage investment with connections to the Commuter Rail Station and provide assurance of the City's financial and Fanno Creek Park. The Downtown "Green Streets" are being evaluated for the Downtown in order to expand the commitment to Downtown. Improvement Plan recognized the need to create a "sustainability" theme as part of the Downtown "Brand Tigard" identity by implementing both temporary and permanent projects in the Plan. The Downtown Improvement Plan calls Downtown unique to Tigard. for integrating Fanno Creek Park and open space into the Downtown. Developing "Green Streets"is an extension of "Green Connections" `¢ by applying sustainability to streets. Specific Aloin St. *#"a, °"" "' treatments identified include natural infiltration *;'"�s+s+r"!' -�r. and cleaning of storm water run-off from °0 _ impervious areas (streets, sidewalks) through the �EET* VTNWT I ° use of native planting beds, pervious paving TRAILI RF.KK ,�SUSUINAOInn materials, swales, and other devices. Developing TRAa' Rti^n"'e"TS PARK Ott R visible sustainable design elements in the g (AEN O RRIMR downtown builds upon the open space system R°n�cer:rK trtt w. Iand makes a public statement of the community's value for nature. For every street t t .L,,.....1 ` reconstructed in the Downtown, inclusion of - a Main Street Concept Design TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 16 ` 1 IIII. DEVELOP STREET& CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS Near-Term Actions (continued) 3.6 Refine the Circulation Plan for These projects are intended to help focus attention Downtown. on Downtown and generate and maintain I g Vehicular circulation addresses access to and from momentum. the Downtown, movement throughout the central business district, block size, parking, and plans for 1 Improving the perception of Main Street can be , future capacity needs. Street circulation lays the partly accomplished by showing small but visible " foundation for vibrant, active streets that �= physical improvements along the street. This accommodate anticipated uses are friendly and - presents a design challenge to develop a "Brand Tigard" identity that can be recognized as a theme walkable for pedestrians and allow traffic to move Etio appropriately within each district. Movement o unique to the community. Examples of how ali1w, `"'"` ' j Brand Tigard identity could be expressed include: within pedestrian oriented areas should be more deliberate and slow, and faster in areas where S.Main St./Hwy 99W—Gateway 1) Inclusion of "Green Street" design on Main pedestrian use is less. (Computer Aided Design) Street. The Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan 2) More prominent landscaping such as street identifies a conceptual street pattern for I trees. Downtown. This circulation plan needs to be 3) Intersection improvements that include public refined and reality tested based on future uses and space or"gateways." transportation engineering analysis. As part of the 4) A Commuter Rail"Gateway"at Main Street. Streetscape Design process, an evaluation of -' 5) A Fanno Creek Park Gateway at the bridge on vehicular capacity for Downtown Streets was done Main Street. to identify the parameters for Street Standards. 6) Public Art. --- Block size in Downtown Tigard is relatively large. 7) Building facade improvements such as The span between Main Street and Ash Avenue is awnings,painting,or exterior modifications. over 800 feet without an intersecting street. To allow Events such as a Farmer's Market, sidewalk sales, provide for adequate vehicular circulation, parades can also become part of an evolving Maui for parking,and encourage pedestrian use,it will be Burnham St/Hall Blvd.—Gateway necessary to evaluate block size and street (Computer Aided Design) Street and Downtown,and represent small changes towards creating the public gathering place that the standards to meet the guiding principles for ITigard Downtown Improvement Plan envisions. Downtown transportation. TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 17 s III. DEVELOP STREET& CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS Long-Term Actions from and within downtown Tigard. for residents,employees and patrons of Downtown. I This plan is not necessary until Downtown begins to 3.7 Achieve Consensus on Alternative 3.9 Obtain a Railroad Crossing at Ash grow and parking utilization increases, but the study Downtown Access Improvements. Avenue. should be conducted prior to constructing any The street system in Downtown Tigard has both structured parking. assets and challenges. Access from 99W on the The Portland & Western Railroad bisects traffic congestion on 99W at downtown Tigard with only one crossing on Main west side is limited by g 3.11 Develop Gateways at Key peak times. It is a recommendation of the Street, resulting in a lack of internal circulation. Downtown Improvement Plan that the City This pattern limits access between the north and Intersections. I conduct an examination of potential alternatives south parts of the central business district, and Gateways are key intersections that serve to define for improving access to downtown. requires drivers to use either Hall Blvd. or Main entry into the Downtown, and begin to create an Street at either ends of the District. The resulting identity. The gateways are part of streetscape I The Ash Avenue/Downtown Access study will perception is a downtown that is not a single urban design, and will be incorporated into street address short and long-term transportation actions place but two separate areas unconnected. reconstruction as that takes place over time. There I that will improve access to and from the Consultants for the Tigard Downtown are several gateway locations that present this Downtown. The City is evaluating other Improvement Plan recommended that a new at- opportunity: Burnham Street at Hall Blvd., North opportunities to improve access to Downtown grade crossing of the railroad tracks be developed and South Main Street at 99W,Tigard Street at Main including improvements to the area of 99W/Main along the Ash Avenue alignment. City of Tigard Street, Commercial Street at Main Street, Scoffins St./Greenburg Rd./Center St. intersection; staff should continue to work with Portland & Street at Hall Blvd,and Hall Blvd at 99W. realignment of Scoffins Street on the east side of Western Railroad and the ODOT Rail I Downtown; and identifying other ways of bringing Division to identify options for achieving L /! traffic to the Downtown from the west side of this crossing. 99W, between Greenburg Road and Commercial/ . j Tigard Streets. 3.10 Develop a Parking Gatewa Management Plan. CoM d S4iuo�tcr Xml p�� `C 3.8 Develop a Pedestrian/Bicycle Route Parking will be monitored to determine the w �h@ �i Plan. need for a parking management plan. The -- 6 f� The City should review and modify current City goal is to develop and implement a parking pedestrian and bicycle planning efforts to ensure management plan that ensures adequate that these support simple and feasible access to, short-term and long-term parking supply Commercial Street Gateway Street TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 18 i ---�— -- Tigard Downtown Action Plan—3 Year TIGARD DOWNTOWN ACTION PLAN — 3 YEAR I jProject / Action Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Future ` FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 facilitation of Redevelopment Projects ` Downtown Development Opportunity Sites-Program Development Program for Land Assembly/Marketing X Refine Land Uses/Redevelopment Feasibility X x X I Land Use—Regulations/Design Guidelines Land Use/Building Types Refinement x Design Guidelines x X fLand Use Regulations x x fCommuter Rail Commuter Rail Station X x Commuter Rail Block /Joint Development X x x r Shelter Upgrade x IDowntown Housing Development Housing Study x Housing Program Estimate x Implementation X X I Performing Arts/Recreation Center Performing Arts Use/Feasibility Study x Land Disposition/Acquisition X x X Post Office Relocation Initiate discussions with USPS x Follow-Up Actions(Relocation Study /Facilitation) X x Comprehensive Plan Policy/Modifications x x Improvement of fano Creek Park& Open Space System Fanno Creek Park/Public Area Fanno Creek Park Master Plan x j Funding Program/Parks System Master Plan x Public Area Use Design x Public Use Area /Redevelopment Feasibility x TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 19 Tigard Downtown Action Plan—3 Year TIGARD DOWNTOWN ACTION PLAN 3 YEAR Project f Action Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Future FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 Improvement of fano Creek Park& Open Space System(continued} Land Acquisition(floodplain properties) x Land Acquisition(Public Area) x Wetland Mitigation Projects x Park Restoration x x x X Public Area Improvements X x X X Farmers Market Interim Location x Final Home x Urban Creek/Green Corridor Implementation Options x Feasibility Study x Inclusion in Parks Master Plan/Overlay Zone X Preliminary Design x Land Disposition x Final Design$Engineering x Construction x Ash Ave.Street/Open Space Design X Rail to Trail(Hall to Tiedeman St.) Planning/Design X x X Construction x Development of Comprehensive Street& Circulation System Downtown Circulation Plan Engineering Study for Circulation and Future Capacity X Refine Circulation Plan X Streetscape Enhancement Program Burnham Street(final design/ROW) I Final design/ROW X Construction X X Commercial Street(Main to Lincoln--Construction) X Commercial St.(Holl to Main St.) X X Scoff ins St. X X TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 20 { ITigard Downtown Action Plan— 3 Year TIGARD DOWNTOWN ACTION PLAN 3 YEAR Project / Action Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 Future Deve/opnrent of Comprehensive Street& Circu/ation System(continued) Streetscape Enhancement Program Main Street Main Street Safety Improvements x Main Street"Brand Tigard"Improvements x X x X Storefront Facade Improvement Program X X X Comprehensive Streetscape Improvements x Ash Avenue Improvements Ash Ave.(Burnham St.to Rail) Enqineerina /ROW x i Construction x t Ash Ave.North Feasibility Study x Asti Avenue(Fanno Creek to Burnham St.) x RR At-Grade Crossing Initiate Vehicular Crossing Negotiations x Pedestrian Crossing x Vehicle Crossing x Open Space Design x Burnham St.to Fanno Overlook x ( Ped /Bicycle Bridge X Terminus to RR Tracts x Hall Blvd./99W Downtown Gateway Gateway Conceptual Design Intersection Design Input/Washington County x ROW Acquisition x Intersection Construction x Final Design(Gateway) x I Gateway Construction x Downtown Alternative Access Study i Downtown Alternative Access Study x III Greenburg Rd/99W/Main St./Center St.Intersection x x Scoffins/Hall Blvd./Hunziker Realignment X X Traffic Analysis—Greenburg Rd./Tiedernan/N.Dakota x Pedestrian/Bike Plans Update Plan x Parking Management Plan Monitor Parking in Downtown X X X X Determine Catalyst Project Impact x Prepare Parking Study_f_Plan -- _ x ` TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 21 i Tigard Downtown Work Program— 1 Year I DOWNTOWN WORK PROGRAMf FY 06-07Project/Task July I • Sept Oct • Dec -• Mar April facilitation of Downtown Redevelopment Projects __T Downtown Opportunity Sites—Program Development Develop Program for Assembly Marketing of Parcels Coordinate relocation land assembly with Businesses Identify evaluate City-owned property for redevelopment Coordinate City facility planning with redevelopment efforts Refinement of Land Uses in Downtown Land Use—Regulations/Design Guidelines Land Use Refinement Development Prototypes Identify Goals Objectives Evaluate land use refinement options Evaluate development prototypes Coordinate review of development"prototypes" Design Guidelines I Identify Design Guidelines for evaluation Evaluate options for Design Guidelines Coordinate review of Design Guidelines I Land Use Regulations Identify Land Use regulations for evaluation Evaluate options for Land Use Zoning Regulations Coordinate review and amendment of Land Use Regulations Commuter Rail Block I Transit Center Redesign MTIP Grant Application due Transit Center Redesi n--MTIP First Cut Transit Center Redesi n--MTIP Final Cut TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 22 TIGARD DOWNTOWN WORK PROGRAM 1 --YEAR FY 06-07 Project/Task July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June Improvement of fanno Creek ParklOpen Space System Fonno Creek Park/Public Area --------�-I Prepare KF?' /Scope of Services Issue kF?'/select consultant Coordinate Public Involvement ?'ublic Area Use/Feasibility Study Identify future funding propram Incorporate into rarks System Master Man L Forma Creek Trail System Determine feasibility of Trail Extension(Main St.to Grant St.) lail to Trail(Kali to Tiedeman bt.) ?'repare overall feasibility study Land Acquisition Land Acquisition(floodplain properties) Land Acquisition(Public Area) Coordinate with affected property owners Establish time frame for rel*ctti*n Ar*Aerty ctnv�ytnce iUrban Creek/Green Corridor Identify options for implementation Prepare feasibility study Select Options/Coordinate review i Tigard Downtown Work Program — 1 Year TIGARD DOWNTOWN WORK • • • . • FY 06-07 Project/Task Improvement of Fanno Creek Park Open Space System(rontinued) July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June Restoration&Wetland Mitigation Projects Coordinate with TriMet/CWS re:mitigation sites in Fanno Creek Park 111 Park Restoration Public Area Improvements/Fanno Creek Bank& Restoration Farmer's Market Interim Location Identify options for a Downtown Location Identify space/ infrastructure needs Prepare Timetable for move Final Home I Development of Comprehensive Street/Circulation System Refine Circulation Plan for Downtown Determine/Evaluate Circulation Plan Options Coordinate Review/Select Circulation Plan Option 4 Streetscape Enhancement Program Burnham Street(Final Design/ROW) Final design/ROW Construction Commercial Street(Main to Lincoln) Final design/ROW I Construction Main Street Main Street"Brand Tigard"Improvements i Install Street Trees I Ash Avenue Improvements Ash Ave.(Burnham St.to Rail) Engineering ROW TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 24 i ` Tigard Downtown Work Program— 1 Year ` 'TIGARD DOWNTOWN WORK PROGRAM 1 --YEAR 1FY 06-07 tProject/Task July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June' Development of Comprehensive Street/Circulation System j (rontinved) ` Ash Ave. Feasibility Study (N.of Fanno Creek) RR At-Grade Crossing (vehicular and pedestrian) Initiate discussion with RR as to criteria/ requirements Establish timeframes and agreement with RR jAsh Avenue Improvements (continued) ` Coordinate Ash Ave.Open Space Design Burnham St.to Overlook I Ped /Bicycle Bridge Terminus to RR Tracts Hall Blvd./99W Downtown Gateway !` Gateway Conceptual Design Intersection Design Input/Washington County Coordinate Review of Preliminary Design ROW Acquisition Main Street Improvements fInstall Safety Improvements Green Street MTIP Application due Green Street MTIP 1 st Cut Green Street MTIP Final Cut Pedestrian /Bike Plans Update Plan(TSP) Parking Management Plan Monitor Parking in Downtown TIGARD DOWNTOWN STRATEGY JULY 2006 PAGE 25 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 06-jDL A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TIGARD DOWNTOWN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AS THE DOCUMENT TO GUIDE POLICIES AND ACTIONS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN WHEREAS,the City Center Development Agency acts as the City's urban renewal agency; and WHEREAS, the City Center Development Agency reviews and approves documents and actions in order to implement urban renewal projects in the Downtown; and WHEREAS, the City Center Development Agency, adopted the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, which recommends a Strategic and Action Plan for Downtown; and WHEREAS, the City Center Development Agency, after considerable input from the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC), has reviewed and considered the proposed Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Tigard City Center Development Agency that: Section 1: The City Center Development Agency adopts the Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy(Exhibit A) as the document to guide policies and actions for redevelopment of the Downtown. Section 2: The City Center Development Agency shall, according to the Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy, review and approve annual updates to the document in order to revise priorities, actions, and polices as appropriate. Section 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. CCDA Resolution No. 06- (A Page 1 PASSED. This day of "� , 2006. Chair- 'ty of Tigard City Center Development Agency ATTEST: Recorder- City of Tigard City Ce er evelopment Agency CCDA Resolution No. 06- Page 2