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,
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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.
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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.
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