09/09/2020 - Agenda City of Tigard
Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda
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MEETING DATE/TIME: September 9, 2020- 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via MS Teams
Public— (971) 256-0577, PIN = 13125#
1. CALL TO ORDER Chair 6:30
2. CONSIDER MINUTES Chair 6:35
3. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Sean 6:40
4. HOUSING ALONGSIDE THE SENIOR CENTER Sean/NHA 6:45
5. TRIANGLE NATURAL RESOURCES/HYDROLOGY Lori Faha, City Engineer 6:55
6. CITY CENTER FUTURES AND SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT Sean 7:25
7. PROJECT UPDATES Sean 7:45
8. TCAC AND ELECTIONS Sean 7:55
9. TCAC 2021 LEADERSHIP Chair 8:05
10. LIAISON REPORTS Chair 8:10
11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 8:15
12. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Chair 8:20
*EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property
transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e).All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the
Session.Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not
disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final
decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public.
Upcoming meetings of note:
Tuesday, October 13,7:30 p.m.,TCDA Board meeting,MS Teams (Universal Plaza update)
Wednesday, October 14,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting, MS Teams
Wednesday,November 11,6:30 p.m.,Regular TCAC Meeting, MS Teams
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TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA— September 9, 2020
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TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2020
Members Present: Angeline Chong, Chris Haedinger, Scott Hancock, Renette Hier, Hemendra
Mathur,Tom Murphy (Vice Chair),Tim Myshak, Ryan Ruggiero, Elise Shearer, Faez Soud, and
Justin Watson (Ex Officio).
Members Absent: Teri Karren-Keith (Alternate), Katlyn Prentice (Alternate), and Kate Rogers
(Chair).
Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly, and Senior Administrative Specialist
Joe Patton.
Others Present: TCAC Council Liaison John Goodhouse,Johnson Economics Senior Analyst
Brendan Buckley.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held remotely using MS
Teams with a call-in number provided for the public.
2. CONSIDER MINUTES
The July 8, 2020 TCAC Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. FOLLOW UP FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Sean talked to Dave Roth,Tigard's Senior Transportation Planner,regarding Streets For People.
Dave said there are not many good candidates downtown,but he will look at Commercial St.,north
of Main.The MUP grant application to the US Department of Transportation is facing a highly
competitive process. Other alternative grants are being sought including Metro park bond funds.
The TCDA recommended pursuing a substantial amendment to the downtown urban renewal plan
which will be decided by the voters. Under Oregon law, the maximum additional indebtedness can
be increased by 20%,which in this case is $6.65 million. With agreement of overlapping taxing
jurisdictions (Washington County,TVF&R and TTSD) the amount can be more. Sean will explore
possibilities with them.
4. UNIVERSAL PLAZA PROJECT UPDATE
Sean shared the website for the project: https://www.tigard-or.gov/universall2laza/ and there is a
link to the site webcam available 24/7. A diverse group of design advisors are also being sought to
further the design concept process. Their commitment would be for approximately two months
with socially distanced in person and virtual input.Tentatively the start date is September 21, 2020.
5. A NEW TIGARD TRIANGLE PHASE 2
Infrastructure project focus areas are the OEA property for park acquisition,Atlanta St.,Atlanta St.
and 70'Ave. intersection, 70`'Ave. streetscape,Elmhurst intersection,ramp/stair connection to the
elevated multi-use path leading to the Red Rock Creek trail, and a 70`x'Ave. multi-use path
connection. The OEA property does not have much flat area for park development as it has
significant slope along with a floodplain area. There is another interested party offering to pay more
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but other sites are also under consideration. Sean shared design ideas for dispersing 70`k'Ave.
stormwater utilizing different design features along the street. He will check on the hydrology study
and give an update at a future meeting. Parts of the street would be curbless to allow for multiple
temporary uses including street fairs.
6. AVA PROJECT UPDATE
Ava submitted an interim financial plan and Tigard's real estate advisor, and everything looks
realistic. They have lenders they are working with for both the construction and the permanent
financing loans. The deadline is November 12 for the final financing to be complete.
7. TCAC LETTER ON HALL BLVD
Sean previously shared the letter via email. Metro and the Steering Committee will be added as
recipients. Commissioners discussed the letter and made a couple suggested minor changes and
additional wordsmithing. The letter needs to go out before the next TCAC meeting. Commissioners
unanimously agreed to authorize the letter to be mailed to Metro,TriMet,TCDA and the Steering
Committee after Sean and Kate wordsmith it.
8. LIAISON REPORTS —N/A.
9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. Commissioners decided not to have TriMet give a presentation on the Southwest Corridor
Conceptual Design Report at the September meeting as it will likely change after that point.
Elise will have an update for the Commission and the TTAC presentation from TriMet will
be shared.
B. It was noted that Justin is now a member of the Board of Directors for CPAH.
10. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Joe Patton,TCAC Meeting Secretary
Kate Rogers, Chair
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9/2/20 Urban Renewal Project Updates
City Center URD
1. Main Street at Fanno project
• Preliminary Finance Plan submitted on August 12 as per terms of DDA
• Building permits being finalized
2. Universal Plaza
• Design Advisory Group to begin in September for concept design
• Temporary art installation and seating being fabricated
• TCDA Board presentation on 10/13
3. Main Street Green Street Phase 2
• The conceptual design is almost ready to go out for community input
• Mailer will be sent out to property and business owners in September, and the
concept plan will be added to the website for public comment after that.
4. Senior Center Affordable Housing
• NHA notified of funding from Washington County/ Metro Housing Bond
• Online Open House on 9/24 (tentative)
• DDA and lease being negotiated to be considered by Council on 10/20
5. Community Engagement
• New Universal Plaza information
https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/universalplaza
7. Urban Renewal Improvement Grants
• Communicated with brokers representing vacant properties on fund availability
8. Nick Wilson Fanno Creek Overlook
• Design to start in spring 2021
9. City Center Futures Project
• Recommendation on CC District's continuation made to TCDA Board on August 18
• Draft development opportunity studies completed
• Draft Redevelopment Action Plan and updated Downtown Vision pending
Tigard Triangle URD
1. A New Tigard Triangle
• Phase 2 to wrap up end of September
• Leland revising development assistance program guidelines
2. Red Rock Creek Commons
• Lease-up has started
3. The Overland (Dartmouth and 72"d Mixed Use)
• Construction has started
4. Mixed Use Path over Highway 217
• Waiting to hear on US DOT grant application
5. Affordable Housing
• Viewfinder project under construction-91 units
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which will be called Viewfinder, will bring Si new apartments to the heart of
the Tigard Triangle, in the northeast corner of the city.
"As someone with longstanding roots and connections in Tigard I knowjust
how important these homes will be as a contribution to the safety and stability
of people with low income in our community" said Metro Councilor Craig
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The six-story Viewfinder building will consist of 25 one-bedroom apartments
and 66 larger units that will be available to families. Ten percent of the
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on each floor, bicycle storage, and 64 parking spaces. They will also be new two
future transit stations currently planned along the Southwest Corridor Light
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Tigard, and Tualatin.
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