06/11/1998 - Minutes COMMUNITY HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING
Minutes of
Thursday, June 11, 1998
Tigard City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Alig (replacing Robert Flug), Sharon Fleming-Barrett,
Sheila Greenlaw-Fink, Susan Wilson and Councilor Ken Scheckla.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Emily Cedarleaf, Cecilia Maciel, Sally Parks and Dedi Streich.
ALSO PRESENT: Eric McMullen, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and David Scott,
Building Official, City of Tigard.
The meeting was convened at approximately 1:15 p.m.
I. SELF INTRODUCTIONS:
Paul Alig introduced himself as the new representative from Oregon Legal Services.
II. APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 1998, MEETING MINUTES
The minutes were approved.
III. WORK SESSION:
Staff advised the Task Force of further progress made in contacting constituent
representatives of social care facility providers. Contact has been made with all
representatives, who are prepared to attend a future meeting.
A. Review of substantive provisions of proposed ordinance.
Sec 210 - It was agreed that the existing definition for "infestation" was adequate
and this section was adopted as written.
Sec 220 - The task force reviewed the proposed language for 220, which
amended existing 220(B) and deleted 220(C). The Task Force reached
consensus that this proposal would be adopted with minor changes to make the
language regarding the unacceptable conditions caused by rubbish build-up be
in the present tense, remove the word "any" before "accumulation" and change
"to breed" with "to afford a breeding place for." Staff will make the necessary
changes. Alig requested that the record stay open on this item to allow him to
further research whether Oregon Legal Services can support the deletion of (C).
Sec 230 - Discussion continued regarding the second unnumbered paragraph
regarding community bathroom facilities. Continued concern was expressed over
the requirement for one facility per 12 residents and the ambiguity surrounding
determining the number of residents, as well as the appropriateness of that ratio.
It was proposed that an exception be included providing the building official
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discretion to alter this requirement if justified and due to unique circumstances.
Staff will propose such language at the 6/25/98 meeting.
Sec 240 - This section was approved as written.
Sec 250 - This section was approved with the deletion of the word "unit" in (B)
and the addition of"adequate for each dwelling unit" after"facilities" in (B).
Sec 260 - This section was approved with the deletion of (C). It was felt that (C)
could allow a unacceptable situation wherein heat was not provided.
Sec 270 - This section was approved with the replacement, for consistency, of
"All buildings...residential purposes" with "Every dwelling" in the first unlettered
paragraph. Also, "Social Care Facility" is to be added to (C).
Sec 280 - There was discussion regarding the necessity of including ceiling
height provisions. Proposals included changing the minimum to 7'-0" and
deleting the section. Staff will research the intent and purpose behind
residential ceiling height requirements and present information at the
6/25/98 meeting.
Sec 290 - Extensive discussion centered around the requirements in (D)(1).
Concern was expressed that the minimum sleeping room area requirement might
preclude some structures from remaining in the affordable housing stock and
that some cultures find higher density living acceptable. TVFR expressed
concern regarding overcrowding and fire risk to life. Sec 300 deals with
overcrowding. Consensus was reached that there should be a balance between
fire safety and maintenance of affordable housing and accommodation of other
cultural norms regarding "density" within a unit. Alig and McMullen will
research this issue and report at the 6/25/98 meeting.
B. Other
No other items were considered.
IV. MEETING SCHEDULE CONFIRMATION:
The next meeting was confirmed for 6/25/98, 11 am - 1 pm. The following meeting was
scheduled for 7/9/98, 1 pm - 3pm.
V. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David Scott
Building Official
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