Planning Commission Minutes - 01/06/1992 TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 6, 1992
o TRIANGLE WORKSHOP
Associate Planner John Acker reviewed the meeting of November 18, 1991 .
He handed out a workshop agenda and other information prepared by -
Benkendorf and Associates. A wall map was displayed showing Alternative
D, which the Planning Commission preferred over the other alternatives,
and it included the modifications Commission had requested at the last
meeting. For comparison, Associate Planner showed a map showing the
existing Comp Plan and discussed the changes.
o There was discussion concerning Cub Foods and how the proposed changes
in the Comp Plan and Zone changes would affect this and other interested
businesses.
o Commissioners discussed population density and traffic issues as they
relate to a unique mixed-use community.
o Community Development Director Ed Murphy shared comments and suggestions
regarding land use, transportation, and natural features. Commissioners
discussed the information provided, including where to locate parks and
how many parks would be feasible, connecting streets for good traffic
flow, and the potential use of light rail.
o Robert Freeman, a partner in Western Investment Properties, talked about
their interest in building a Cub Foods store. He indicated studies
showed there was more of a market for retail use than for office space
use. He suggested keeping the retail zoning where it now exists along
Highway 99 and locating park area where the school is.
o Discussion followed, with Commissioner Moore suggesting that staff look
at all the issues raised this evening and make recommendations for
modifications to "Alternative D" to incorporate these concerns.
o Al Benkendorf, of Benkendorf Associates, talked about the perception
that 99W needs a change, and changing from commercial to office use
would accomplish this goal. He noted that the Comp Plan allows for a
3-acre park, and. he discussed pocket parks as a better alternative.
o There was discussion in favor of pocket parks, and funding these was
discussed. There was agreement that it would be good to have a center
intersection where the streets come together.
o Mr. Benkendorf requested that the Commissioners comment in writing and
return their suggestions to John Acker by January 16th. He briefly
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reviewed the material in the Workshop packet. He discussed the goals,
statements, objectives, existing Comp Plan, and the standards. He used
maps to show the standards now in place and those proposed. He said the
proposed standards would promote more open space, more tuck-under
parking, and smaller setbacks.
1 . President Fyre called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. The meeting was
held at Tigard Civic Center - TOWN HALL - 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,
Tigard, Oregon.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: President Fyre; Commissioners Barber, Boone,
Fessler, Moore, Saporta, and Saxton.
Absent: Commissioners Castile and Hawley.
Staff: Senior Planner Richard Bewersdorff, City Engineer
Randy Wooley, and Planning Commission Secretary Ellen Fox.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Saporta moved and Commissioner Boone seconded to approve
the minutes of the December 16th meeting as written. Commissioner
Barber abstained.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Senior Planner Bewersdorff noted. there was a memo in the meeting packets
from Liz Newton regarding appointments of two NPO members. After brief
discussion, Commissioners voted.
* Commissioner Barber moved and Commissioner Fessler seconded to recommend
to City Council appointment of the two applicants as per the suggestions
made by the Mayor's committee. Commissioner Saxton voted "Nay."
5.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SDR 91-0015 GRECO/SHONKWILER (NPO #5) An
appeal of a Director's decision regarding condition of approval numbers
two and four relating to sanitary sewer connection and half-street
improvements on SW Fir-Street respectively. ZONE: C-P (Professional
Commercial ) The C-P zoning allows public agency administrative
services, services, financial , insurance, real estate, and business
support services among other uses. LOCATION: 13425 SW 72nd Avenue
(WCTM 2S1 IDC, tax lot 100) APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: . Community
Development Sections 18.164.030 (E), 18.164.030 (N), 18.164.070 (A),
18.164.030 (A) (1 ) (c) (vi), and 18.164.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies
7.4 and 8.1 .
Senior Planner Richard Bewersdorff reviewed the background of this
appeal and explained the two conditions of approval being appealed. He
stated that Condition'2 required connecting to the sanitary sewer, and
he discussed Code policies, Comp Plan Policy 7.4.4, and the Unified
Sewerage Agency regulations pertaining to this situation. He explained
why staff determined that a nonremonstrance agreement was not
warranted. He reviewed Condition 4 which deals with half-street
.improvements and discussed why staff determined that a nonremonstrance
agreement relating to improvements on SW Fir Street was not-warranted.
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