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11/19/1992 - Minutes 99W TASK FORCE MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 1992 1. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Clark, Carver, Deuth, Holland, Gervais, Moore, and Reilly. Also Present: City Staff: Community Development Director Ed Murphy; City Engineer Randy Wooley; and Task Force Secretary Ellen Fox. 3 . MEETING MINUTES Moore moved and Holland seconded to approve the minutes of the October meeting as written. Motion passed by unanimous vote of members present. 4. VISITOR'S AGENDAS AND COMMENTS There were no comments received. 5. PRESENTATION BY JOSEPH ANGEL, II Joseph Angel, II, president of Pacific Star, shared his background which included 8 years of service on the Portland Planning Commission. He discussed factors which impact retail stores, such as density, environment, and pedestrian access. He explained the importance of building orientation. He shared his philosophy regarding the use of "hideout lanes" as a traffic management tool, and why they were preferred over medians/barriers. He stated that the volume of business is dependent on where traffic access is located, as well as high density and activity in the immediate area. There was discussion of Pacific Highway access problems, and Mr. Angel described how his business near Fred Meyer has been affected. He said the "platoon" problem of stacking in traffic was a problem, but the high density and activity were favorable factors in his business. Mr. Angel provided some examples in Portland to illustrate the affects of medians on retail businesses. Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Powell Boulevard were examples where retailers were not benefitted by the use of medians. He suggested some cutting down on the number of curb cuts, 99W TASK FORCE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 19, 1992 1 `+AW ; combining driveways, and tying parking lots together where possible. He described complementary and conflicting situations where this approach would work for or against a business. Discussion followed regarding use of LIDS for improvements. 6. UPDATE ON INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS Community Development Director Ed Murphy reviewed the recommendation made to City Council by Task Force and the Council's recommendation to ODOT concerning the possibility of a frontage road connecting with Dartmouth. He discussed the presentation by Ernie Munch to ODOT, and the response back from ODOT; and he provided Task Force members with copies of ODOT's letter. He noted that it appeared that the State seemed to be communicating a more receptive attitude toward the frontage road concept. o Ernie Munch discussed the State's original plan for 10 lanes between Hwy. 217 and Hall Boulevard. He described the configuration drawings and traffic analysis they will do for the State, and he said he was encouraged that this was going well. 7 . UPDATE ON CORRIDOR STUDY/SUBAREA ANALYSIS Community Development Director Ed Murphy referred to the November 19, 1992 memorandum he provided to Task Force members regarding the proposed 99W Study. He explained the purpose of the study, and he outlined the process. He advised that the results would provide various options for addressing access management techniques, safety improvements, circulation, and aesthetic quality. He pointed out that the study would not be any of the following: a sub-area analysis, light rail alternative analysis, demand management, or a detailed design study. He talked about the public hearing process. He noted there would have to be a cost estimate for this study before going to the Council with this request. Discussion followed regarding the cost of this study. o Clark suggested that Task Force hear details about the cost before passing it on to Council. It was agreed that the January meeting would be the best time to discuss estimated cost and timelines. o Ernie Munch suggested working on goal definition--What do we want the State to do? He noted that providing direction to staff and consultants was important. There was agreement that different portions of 99W may have different goals. o Holland brought up the issue of community involvement. 99W TASK FORCE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 19, 1992 2 Discussion followed, and Senior Planner Carol Landsman pointed out that the study will provide technical information from which the public can better make decisions. o Discussion followed regarding the role of the Task Force in the process. Consensus was to continue with this study, having Community Development Director provide cost information at the next Task Force meeting. 8. OTHER Ernie Munch discussed the proposed frontage road at Garden Place, and he noted they would be in favor of a median closing off Garden Place if a frontage road were built. Next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 1993 . ADJOURNMENT - 8: 30 p.m. 99W TASK FORCE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 19, 1992 3