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City of Tigard
Planning Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE: December 7, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams
Link to virtual hearing online:
https://boxcast.tv/channel/pyjnvrar8xo1rw6bwbss
Call-in number for public testimony: 503-966-4101
Public testimony call-in time is between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:04 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
RIETMAN ANNEXATION - QUASI-JUDICIAL ANNEXATION
CASE NO. ZCA2020-00002
Staff: Assistant Planner Lina Smith
PROPOSAL The property owners request to annex a 0.75-acre property located at 14715 SW 133rd
Avenue (WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) into the City of Tigard, in order to connect to city sewer.
LOCATION: 14715 SW 133rd Avenue
6. BRIEFING – Transportation System Plan 7:30 p.m.
Staff: Sr. Transportation Planner Dave Roth
7. BRIEFING – New Strategic Plan 8:15: p.m.
Staff: Economic Development Manager Lloyd Purdy; Project Planner Gary Pagenstecher;
Senior Management Analyst Nicole Hendrix
8. OTHER BUSINESS 9:00 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 p.m.
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes, December 7, 2020
Location: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams
Link to virtual hearing online (video):
https://boxcast.tv/channel/pyjnvrar8xo1rw6bwbss
Call-in number for public testimony: 503-966-4101
Public testimony call-in time was between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
President Feeney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: President Feeney
Vice President Hu
Commissioner Brook
Commissioner Jackson
Commissioner Quinones
Commissioner Roberts
Alt. Commissioner Sarman
Alt. Commissioner Schuck
Commissioner (K7) Tiruvallur
Commissioner Watson
Commissioner Whitehurst
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director;
Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant ; Lina Smith, Assistant Planner; Dave
Roth, Sr. Transportation Planner, Economic Dev. Manager Lloyd Purdy,
Project Planner Gary Pagenstecher, Sr. Management Analyst Nicole
Hendrix
COMMUNICATIONS – Commissioner Watson stated that she had attended an Oct. 27
Washington Square Stakeholders meeting. It was an informal outreach to residents. Additionally,
on Nov. 16, she had attended the CAC meeting for transportation regarding the System Plan
Update. Commissioner Quinones added that she was also at the CAC meeting for
Transportation Planning. They noted that the CAC was pretty much a summarization of the
System Plan in progress and basically an introduction ; nothing new to report at this time.
President Feeney thanked them for re presenting the Planning Commission at those meetings.
CONSIDER MINUTES
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President Feeney asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the October 19,
2020 minutes; there being none, President Feeney declared the minutes approved as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
RIETMAN ANNEXATION - QUASI-JUDICIAL ANNEXATION
CASE NO. ZCA2020-00002
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The property owners request to annex a 0.75-acre property
located at 14715 SW 133rd Avenue (WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) into the City of Tigard, in
order to connect to city sewer. LOCATION: 14715 SW 133rd Avenue
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING STATEMENTS
President Feeney read the required statements and procedural items from the quasi -judicial
hearing guide. There were no abstentions; there were no challenges of the commissioners for
bias or conflict of interest. Ex-parte contacts: None. Site visitations: Commissioner Whitehurst
and President Feeney. No one in the audience wished to challenge the jurisdiction of the
commission.
STAFF REPORT
Assistant Planner Lina Smith introduced herself and shared her screen showing the property
(Exhibit A). She noted that the proposal is to annex a 0.75-acre property located on the west
side of SW 133rd Avenue into the City of Tigard and that the property owners request to annex
in order to connect to city sewer. She said there is an existing sewer lateral located in front of
the property, in SW 133rd Avenue and the City’s sanitary system has adequate capacity to serve
the subject property. As outlined in the staff report, the proposed annexation meets the
applicable requirements of the Tigard Community Development Cod e, Tigard Comprehensive
Plan, Metro Code, and State Statutes. Accordingly, staff recommends that Planning Commission
recommend approval of this annexation to City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission find that the proposed annexation (ZCA2020-
00002) meets all the approval criteria as identified in ORS Chapter 222, Metro Code Chapter
3.09, Community Development Code Chapters 18.710 and 18.720, and the following
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: Goal 1.1; Goal 11.1, Policy 4; Goal 11.3, Policy 6; Goal
12; and Goal 14.2, Policies 1-4. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend APPROVAL of ZCA2020-00002 to City Council.
APPLICANT’S PRESENTATION
The applicant, Shawn Rietman, chose not to testify.
QUESTIONS OF THE APPLICANT– None
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QUESTIONS OF STAFF - None
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
President Feeney asked if there was anyone on the line waiting to testify. He was informed that
there currently was no one calling in with testimony. The commission waited five minutes to
give the public time to call in. No one called in.
TESTIMONY IN FAVOR – None.
TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION – None.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
DELIBERATION
President Feeney asked if there were any questions or clarifications internally that the
commissioners would like to ask or talk about. There were none, and one commissioner
suggested that they go ahead with a motion.
MOTION
Commissioner Roberts made the following motion: “Regarding the Zoning Change
Annexation, I move that the Planning Commission recommend approval of ZCA2020-
00002 to City Council in that it meets the criteria per the staff report and the material
provided in the application.”
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watson.
VOTE
All in favor, none opposed: 9-0
RESULT
Motion for recommended approval CARRIES.
BRIEFING – Transportation System Plan (TSP)
Sr. Transportation Planner Dave Roth told the commissioners that it had been about a year
since he was last before the Planning Commission. He noted that he will likely come before the
Commission again in less than a ye ar when they get into the actual adoption process of the plan
– unless there’s a need for him to come back sooner ; he’ll be happy to do that if that’s
requested. He shared his screen and went over a PowerPoint (Exhibit B) regarding the project
that’s been underway since approximately September. He went over the basic Transportation
Planning Rule (TPR) requirements for Transportation System Plans – a “TSP-101” of sorts. He
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talked about the key plan components and the draft TSP vision and goals. He went over public
engagement and the current website as well as the project schedule. He led a brief discussion
regarding what the commissioners would like to see out of the TSP to best serve the
community.
Lastly, he spoke about the next steps. There will be Planning Commission meetings as needed
during plan development, and in the fall of 2021 they’re looking to present the Plan for
adoption to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
BRIEFING – New Strategic Plan
Tom gave a brief introduction regarding the new updated Strategic Plan. He noted that the staff
present are on the guidance team - Nicole Hendrix, Gary Pagenstecher and Lloyd Purdy , and
that they would be talking about the various strategic priorities. These staff are charged with
guiding the implementation of the plan and keeping the City t rue to the plan. At this point he
turned it over to Nicole Hendrix who noted that this was her first time before the Planning
Commission. She introduced herself as the Sr. Management Analyst in the City Manager’s
office. She’s also on the Guidance Team. Sh e pulled up a PowerPoint (Exhibit C) and went
over the input approach and what that all entailed. She noted that the flyers that they’d created
and distributed to the apartment complexes in the community and in the neighborhoods. She
spoke about the refreshed vision. The strategic vision now is “Tigard: an equitable community
that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone .” She went over definitions of those new
visions and told how they’d adjusted to include th e priorities. She spoke about Strategic Priority
No. 1 - “Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience ” and the
steps planned to accomplish those.
Project planner Gary Pagenstecher was introduced and continued with the PowerPoint (Exhibit
C) about Strategic Priority 2 which is to: “Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible
pedestrian network.” He spoke about the importance of “walkability ,” connectivity, and the
importance of inclusiveness.
After Gary’s summary of Strategic Priority 2, he gave it over to Economic Development
Manager Lloyd Purdy. Lloyd went over the third Strategic Priority (Exhibit C) which is to
“Ensure development and growth support the vision.” He noted that he believes this priority
likely has the most substance for the Planning Commission. The priority is to ensure that
development and growth support the vision. Some would say that is very much the
responsibility of the Planning Commission. He noted that they’d gathered community input on
access, congestion, an d community identity. An example of actions would be to blend land uses,
support affordable housing and a range of housing options, as well as mitigation of climate
change impacts. An example of metrics would be to measure residential, employment, and
commercial density. Lloyd noted that a lot of the improvements we could make to the city are
tied to our employment lands. So , there’s a lot of work that the commission is doing that
supports the strategic vision.
Tom McGuire noted that Gary Pagenstecher is the department’s project planner and a lead
implementer. Gary is charged with putting together the department’s strategic implementation
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plan. If commissioners have questions about future projects, he encouraged them to feel free to
get in touch with Gary at garyp@tigard-or.gov.
OTHER BUSINESS
This was the last meeting of the year and the last meeting for the outgoing commissioners
whose terms had ended. President Brian Feeney and Alternate Commissioner Taylor Sarman
will both be leaving the commission; this was the last meeting for them. President Feeney had
been on the commission for eight years – with two years serving as President of the
commission. Alternate Commissioner Sarman has been on the commission for two years ,
completing that term. They were celebrated and thanked for their excellent service - and they
will be greatly missed.
It was noted that elections for President and Vice President of the commission will take place
on January 4, 2021 – the first meeting in the new year.
ADJOURNMENT
President Feeney adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
_______________________________________
Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary
__________________________________
ATTEST: Acting President Yi-Kang Hu
CITY OF TIGARD
Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it Done
Rietman Annexation
ZCA2020-00002
December 7, 2020Presented to Tigard Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TIGARD
Tigard Transportation System Plan
Tigard Planning Commission December 7, 2020
EXHIBIT B
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
The Project
TSP 101
A realistic plan that
results in action
The City’s Transportation System
Plan (TSP) will provide a
framework to guide transportation
investments over the next 20+
years in accordance with the
community’s transportation
priorities.
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TSP 101
❑Establishes land use controls and a
network of facilities and services to meet
overall transportation needs. (OAR 660-12)
❑Elements:
❑Determination of Transportation Needs
❑Existing and planned facilities by mode
❑Transportation system management and
Transportation demand management
❑Policies and land use regulations for
implementing the TSP
❑Financing program
TPR Requirements for Transportation System Plans
Land Use
Mobility
Metrics
Infrastructure
Funding
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TSP 101
Key plan components
Existing and
Future Conditions
Transportation
Priorities
Performance
Metrics
Policies, Programs,
Projects List
Funding
Availability Draft Plan Council Adoption
Legislative Process
Public Outreach
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
Draft TSP Vision &
Goals
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
WHAT’S ADOPTED IN TIGARD
Existing Goals
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
Draft VISION & GOALS
Tigard’s transportation system advances our Strategic Vision to be an equitable community
that is accessible, walkable, and healthy for everyone. We do this by:
Supporting environmental and community health
by reducing our carbon footprint, minimizing
impacts to natural resources, and addressing
unequal health impacts of our transportation
system on low -income communities and
communities of color.
Improving quality of life for all, particularly
historically marginalized and underserved
communities, by providing access to jobs,
schools, and essential services with convenient
and affordable travel options.
Creating livable neighborhoods that are
designed to improve multimodal
connections while discouraging unsafe
interactions, such as cut-through traffic
and speeding.
Supporting economic vibrancy by
accommodating the movement of people
and goods and creating equitable
opportunities for economic development
throughout Tigard.
Making the most of transportation resources by
leveraging funding opportunities, not overbuilding
our system, and making investments that reduce
ongoing system maintenance and preservation
costs.
Providing a safe, comfortable, and
connected transportation system for all
users, especially pedestrians and other
vulnerable users.
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & WEBSITE
https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/tsp
❑Learn more about the TSP
❑Participate in goals survey
❑Add to our transportation issues &
opportunities map
❑Participate in TrendLab exercise
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Task Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Communications and
Engagement
Goals & Policies, Perf.
Measures, and Eval. Framework
Existing Conditions Inventory &
Needs Determination
Future Conditions
Solutions Development &
Evaluation
Future Transportation System
Funding, Projects, and Programs
Documentation
TSP Adoption
Legend:Goals & Priorities Workshop
TAC / CAC
Open House
DISCUSSION:
What would you like to see
out of the TSP to best serve
our community?
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS
•Planning Commission meetings as needed
during plan development
•Fall 2021: Plan adoption with Planning
Commission and City Council
•Throughout: please spread the word!
Transportation System Plan –Planning Commission Meeting December 7, 2020
CITY OF TIGARD
Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it Done
Our Refreshed Strategic Plan
Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.
December 7, 2020Tigard Planning Commission
EXHIBIT C
CITY OF TIGARD
Input Approach
❖Stakeholder interviews
❖Current state data analysis
❖Surveys
❖Newsletters: Cityscape, Books & Bits
❖Media: Tigard Life, Facebook & social
platforms, Engage Tigard
❖Paper: Bookmarks, posters in parks, door
hangers in neighborhoods and apartments
❖Collaboration: Chamber of Commerce, DHM
poll, boards & committees
❖Staff: Internal newsletter, all-staff
presentations
CITY OF TIGARD
Support for Our New Strategic Plan
175 survey responses received (76 from community members, 99 from staff
and committee & board members).
137 comments were provided (through surveys and social media).
91%support the vision.
90%agreed that the vision accurately reflects community values.
88%agree that the values of “equitable, walkable, healthy, and accessible”
are important to the Tigard community (DHM poll results).
92%support the strategic priorities.
How We Adjusted
•Reordered strategic priorities
•Modify language in each strategic priority
•Framed the vision
CITY OF TIGARD
Our Refreshed Vision
Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.
Framing the Vision
`Equity -Just and fair inclusion into a society in which all
can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.¹
`Walkability -A walkable environment supports and allows
for a choice to participate in active forms of transportation
such as cycling and includes people traveling with or
without a mobility aid. A walkable community is
foundational to an equitable and sustainable community.²
`Accessibility -Providing equivalent ease of use and
opportunity for all people to interact with our services,
processes, and infrastructure.
`Healthy -Supporting the community’s physical, economic,
and environmental well-being which improves all aspects
of health.
¹ Definition by PolicyLink
² Inspired by America Walks definition
CITY OF TIGARD
Strategic Priority 1: Set the standard for excellence
in public service and customer experience.
Tigard: An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.
1.Community Input
`Center equity and customer experience as concepts
2.Example Actions
`Intentional inclusion; refine how data is collected
and used; promote values-driven workplace culture
3.Example Metrics
`Measure turnover and retention, response time, and
implementation of data-informed decision making
CITY OF TIGARD
SP2: Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible
pedestrian network.
Tigard: An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.
1.Community Input
`"Walkability" contributes to an equitable community;
focus on connectivity and accessibility of public realm
2.Example Actions
`Create a pedestrian network that is well-connected,
attractive, and accessible; identify new funding to build
the network
3.Example Metrics
`Track the use, expansion and connectivity of the
network
CITY OF TIGARD
SP3: Ensure development and growth support the vision.
1.Community Input
`Access, Congestion and Community Identity
2.Example Actions
`Blend land uses, support affordable housing and a range
of housing options, mitigate climate change impacts
3.Example Metrics
`Measure residential, employment, and commercial
density
Tigard: An equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone.
CITY OF TIGARD
Looking Ahead
`Outreach
`Sharing our vision &
priorities
`Provide progress updates
`Implementation
`Alignment across city
initiatives
`Coordinate actions &
measures
`Identify & pursue funding
CITY OF TIGARD
Thank you.
Questions & Comments?
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Hearing Date: December 7, 2020 Time: 7:00 P.M.
STAFF REPORT TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
120 DAYS = N/A
SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: RIETMAN ANNEXATION_________________________________________
CASE NO: Zone Change Annexation (ZCA) ZCA2020-00002
APPLICANTS: Shawn C. and B. Jorine Rietman
14715 SW 133rd Avenue
Tigard, OR 97224
OWNERS: Same as applicants
PROPOSAL: The property owners request to annex a 0.75-acre property located at 14715 SW 133rd
Avenue (WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) into the City of Tigard, in order to connect
to city sewer.
LOCATION: 14715 SW 133rd Avenue
WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600
COUNTY ZONE: R-6: Residential 6 units per acre
CITY ZONE: R-7: Medium-Density Residential
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA:
The approval standards for annexations are described in Community Development
Code Chapters 18.710 and 18.720; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 11, 12, and 14; Metro
Code Chapter 3.09; and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 222.
SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission find that the proposed annexation (ZCA2020-00002) meets all
the approval criteria as identified in ORS Chapter 222, Metro Code Chapter 3.09, Community Development
Code Chapters 18.710 and 18.720, and the following Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: Goal 1.1; Goal
11.1, Policy 4; Goal 11.3, Policy 6; Goal 12; and Goal 14.2, Policies 1-4. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of ZCA2020-00002 to City Council.
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The subject property (14715 SW 133rd Avenue; WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) is located on the west side
of SW 133rd Avenue, north of SW Beef Bend Road, and south of SW Bull Mountain Road. The adjacent
properties to the north and west are under the jurisdiction of the City of Tigard, and the adjacent properties
to the south and east are part of unincorporated Washington County. The property is currently developed
with an existing single detached house with an attached garage, paved driveway, and associated landscaping.
As defined by Washington County Land Use Districts, the subject property is zoned R-6 (Residential 6 units
per acre), and upon approval of this proposed annexation, the property will be zoned R-7 (Medium-Density
Residential), under City of Tigard designations. The applicant requests to annex into the City of Tigard in order
to connect to city sewer.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
City: Community Development Code Chapters 18.710 and 18.720; Comprehensive Plan Goal
1.1; Goal 11.1 (Policy 4), and Goal 11.3 (Policy 6), Goal 12, Goal 14.2 (Policies 1-4).
Regional Metro Code Chapter 3.09
State: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 222
CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18)
Chapter 18.710 Land Use Review Procedures
18.710.080 Type III-Modified Procedure
A quasi-judicial annexation is processed through a Type III-Modified Procedure, as governed by Chapter
18.710 of the Community Development Code of the City of Tigard (CDC ), using the approval criteria
contained in CDC 18.720.030. City Council will make a decision on this application, with a recommendation
from Planning Commission. Additionally, CDC 18.710 requires two public hearings: one before Planning
Commission (scheduled for December 7, 2020), and one before City Council (scheduled for January 5, 2021).
City staff followed public noticing requirements, in accordance with CDC Sections 18.710.070 and 18.710.080,
Metro Code Chapter 3.09, and ORS Chapter 222. City staff posted public hearing notices in four public places
on November 16, 2020 (Tigard City Hall, Tigard Permit Center, Tigard Public Works, and at the subject site);
city staff mailed public hearing notices to all interested parties, and neighboring property owners within 500
feet of the subject site on November 9, 2020; and the City published a public hearing notice in the Daily
Journal of Commerce for more than two successive weeks (with publish dates on November 16, 2020,
November 23, 2020, and November 30, 2020) prior to the December 7, 2020 public hearing before Planning
Commission. City staff also posted the public hearing information on the City of Tigard website, and the
staff report was also posted on this website more than 15 days prior to the public hearing before Planning
Commission.
Chapter 18.720 Annexations
18.720.020 Approval Process
A. Quasi-judicial annexation applications are processed through a Type III-Modified procedure,
as provided in Section 18.710.080. Quasi-judicial annexations are decided by the City Council
with a recommendation by Planning Commission.
This application is for a quasi-judicial annexation, and is being processed through a Type III -Modified
Procedure, as governed by CDC 18.710, using the approval criteria contained in CDC 18.720.030. City
Council will make a decision on this application, with a recommendation from Planning Commission.
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18.720.030 Approval Criteria
A. Approval criteria. The approval authority will approve or approve with modification an
annexation application when all of the following are met:
1. The annexation complies with Metro Code 3.09; and
As demonstrated through the findings in this staff report, this proposed quasi -judicial annexation is in
compliance with Metro Code Chapter 3.09. The specific sections of Metro Code Chapter 3.09 that apply to
this application are addressed individually below.
METRO CODE CHAPTER 3.09 LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY CHANGES
3.09.030 Notice Requirements
A. The notice requirements in this section apply to all boundary change decisions by a reviewing
entity except expedited decisions made pursuant to section 3.09.045. These requirements apply
in addition to, and do not supersede, applicable requirements of ORS Chapters 197,198, 221 and
222 and any city or county charter provision on boundary changes.
B. Within 45 days after a reviewing entity determines tha t a petition is complete, the entity shall
set a time for deliberations on a boundary change. The reviewing entity shall give notice of its
proposed deliberations by mailing notice to all necessary part ies, by weatherproof posting of
the notice in the general vicinity of the affected territory, and by publishing notice in a
newspaper of general circulation in the affected territory. Notice shall be mailed and posted at
least 20 days prior to the date of deliberations. Notice shall be published as required b y state
law.
C. The notice required by subsection (B) shall:
1. Describe the affected territory in a manner that allows certainty;
2. State the date, time and place where the reviewing entity will consider the boundary
change; and
3. State the means by which any person may obtain a copy of the reviewing entity's report
on the proposal.
This proposed annexation is considered a boundary change decision by a reviewing entity, and will not be
processed as an expedited decision; therefore, these notice requirements apply. City staff determined this
application was complete on November 5, 2020, and notified the applicant on November 5, 2020 that
deliberations on this proposed boundary change were scheduled before Planning Commission (scheduled
for December 7, 2020) and before City Council (scheduled for January 5, 2021). City staff posted public
hearing notices in four public places on November 16, 2020 (Tigard City Hall, Tigard Permit Center, Tigard
Public Works, and at the subject site); city staff mailed public hearing notices to all necessary parties, and
neighboring property owners within 500 feet of the subject site on November 9, 2020; and the City published
a public hearing notice in the Daily Journal of Commerce for more than two successive weeks (with publish
dates on November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020, and November 30, 2020) pr ior to the December 7, 2020
public hearing before Planning Commission. City staff also posted the public hearing information on the
City of Tigard website, and the staff report was also posted on this website more than 15 days prior to the
public hearing before Planning Commission.
3.09.045 Expedited Decisions
This proposed annexation is not being processed as an expedited decision, but Metro Code 3.09.050.D
requires that the standards in Sections 3.09.045.D and 3.09.045.E be addressed.
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D. To approve a boundary change through an expedited process, the city shall:
1. Find that the change is consistent with expressly applicable provisions in:
a. Any applicable urban service agreement adopted pursuant to ORS 195.065;
The Tigard Urban Service Agreement is between the City of Tigard, Washington County, Metro, and the
service districts for water, sewer, public safety, parks, and transportation. The agreement outlines the role,
provision, area, and planning/coordination responsibilities for service providers operating in the Tigard
Urban Services Area. As addressed under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of
this report, staff finds that all urban services are available to the proposed annexation area, and have
sufficient capacity to provide service.
The Urban Planning Area Agreement between the City of Tigard and Washington County provides
coordination of comprehensive planning and development, defines the area of interest, and includes policies
with respect to the active planning area and annexation. The applicable annexation policies include the
assignment of comprehensive plan and zoning designations addressed later in this report, and
acknowledgements that the City is the ultimate service provider of urban services within the Tigard Urban
Service Area.
b. Any applicable annexation plan adopted pursuant to ORS 195.205;
There is no adopted annexation plan associated with this proposal. Therefore, this provision does not apply.
c. Any applicable cooperative planning agreement adopted pursuant to ORS
195.020(2) between the affected entity and a necessary party;
ORS 195.020(2) speaks to cooperative agreements between counties or Metro with each special district that
provides an urban service within the boundaries of the county or the metropolitan district. Examples of
special districts include those for utilities, police, fire, and schools. Upon approval of this proposed
annexation, the City of Tigard will provide sewer and stormwater services to the site, instead of Clean Water
Services. SW 133rd Avenue will be annexed into the City of Tigard to the centerline of the right-of-way. The
City of Tigard Police Department will provide public safety services, instead of the Was hington County
Sheriff’s Office. City of Tigard will continue to provide water services to the site, Tualatin Valley Fire and
Rescue (TVF&R) will continue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the site , and
Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) will continue to be the assigned school district for the site.
d. Any applicable public facility plan adopted pursuant to a statewide planning goal
on public facilities and services;
The City of Tigard Public Facility Plan was originally adopted in 1991, and updated in 2019, in compliance
with Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines, and Oregon Administrative Rule s Chapter 660, Division 11.
As addressed under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of this report , staff finds
the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable provisions of the City of Tigard Public Facility
Plan.
e. Any applicable comprehensive plan;
This proposed quasi-judicial annexation is in compliance with the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. The
specific sections of the Comprehensive Plan that apply to this application will be addressed later in this
report.
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f. Any applicable concept plan; and
There is no applicable concept plan associated with this proposal. Therefore, this provision does not apply.
2. Consider whether the boundary change would:
a. Promote the timely, orderly and economic provision of public facilities and
services;
b. Affect the quality and quantity of urban services; and
c. Eliminate or avoid unnecessary duplication of facilities or services.
The applicant proposes to annex the subject site in order to connect to City of Tigard sewer. As addressed
under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of this report , staff finds that all public
facilities and services are available to the proposed annexation site, and have sufficient capacity to provide
service. Upon approval of this proposed annexation, the City of Tigard will provide sewer and stormwater
services to the site, instead of Clean Water Services. SW 133rd Avenue will be annexed into the City of Tigard
to the centerline of the right-of-way. The City of Tigard Police Department will provide public safety
services, instead of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. City of Tigard will continue to provide water
services to the site, TVF&R will continue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the
site, and TTSD will continue to be the assigned school district for the site.
E. A city may not annex territory that lies outside the UGB, except it may annex a lot or parcel that
lies partially within and outside the UGB.
The subject site is not located outside the UGB. Therefore, this provision does not apply.
3.09.050 Hearing and Decision Requirements for Decisions Other Than Expedited Decisions
A. The following requirements for hearings on petitions operate in addition to requirements for
boundary changes in ORS Chapters 198, 221 and 222 and the reviewing entity's charter,
ordinances or resolutions.
B. Not later than 15 days prior to the date set for a hearing the reviewing entity shall make available
to the public a report that addresses the criteria identified in subsection (D) and includes the
following information:
This staff report was posted on the City of Tigard website and made available to the public more than 15
days prior to the public hearing before Planning Commission.
1. The extent to which urban services are available to serve the affected territory, including
any extra territorial extensions of service;
As addressed under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of this report , staff finds
that all public facilities and services are available to the proposed annexation site, and have sufficient capacity
to provide service.
2. Whether the proposed boundary change will result in the withdrawal of the affected
territory from the legal boundary of any necessary party; and
The proposed annexation area will remain within Washington County, but will be withdrawn from
Washington County’s Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District and Urban Road Maintenance District upon
completion of this annexation request. The subject site will also be withdrawn from the Tigard Water District
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upon completion of this annexation request.
3. The proposed effective date of the boundary change.
A public hearing regarding this annexation request will take place before Tiga rd City Council on January 5,
2021. Council will make a decision on this application, with a recommendation from Planning Commission.
If Council adopts findings to approve Case No. ZCA2020-00002, the effective date of this annexation will
be upon the effective date of the approving ordinance, and filing with the Oregon Secretary of State, as
outlined in ORS 222.180.
C. The person or entity proposing the boundary change has the burden to demonstrate that the
proposed boundary change meets the applicable criteria.
The proposed boundary change meets the applicable criteria, as demonstrated through the findings in this
staff report.
D. To approve a boundary change, the reviewing entity shall apply the criteria and consider the
factors set forth in subsections (D) and (E) of section 3.09.045.
The factors set forth in Metro Code Sections 3.09.045.D and 3.09.045.E have been previously addressed in
this report.
(CDC 18.720.030 Continued)
A.2. The annexation is in the city’s best interest.
As addressed under Metro Code Section 3.09.045.D.2 of this staff report, this proposed annexation will help
promote the timely, orderly and economic provision of City of Tigard public facilities and services, and
eliminate or avoid unnecessary duplication of facilities or services. Accordingl y, staff finds this proposed
annexation is in the City’s best interest.
B. Assignment of comprehensive plan and zoning designations. The comprehensive plan
designation and the zoning designation placed on the property is the city’s base zone that most
closely implements the city’s or county’s comprehensive plan map designation. The assignment
of these designations occurs automatically and concurrently with the annexation. In the case of
land that carries county designations, the city will convert the county’s comprehensive plan map
and zoning designations to the city designations that are the most similar. A zone change is
required if the applicant requests a comprehensive plan map or zoning map designation other
than the existing designations. A request for a zone change may be processed concurrently with
an annexation application or after the annexation has been approved. Within the Washington
Square Regional Center, the assignment of city comprehensive plan and zoning designations
will be as provided in the Washington Square Regional Center Phase II Implementation Plan,
dated June 29, 2001, Figure 4 Adopted Zoning Designations.
C. Conversion table. Table 18.720.1 summarizes the conversion of the county’s plan and zoning
designations to city designations that are most similar.
CDC TABLE 18.720.1
CONVERSION TABLE FOR COUNTY AND CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
ZONING DESIGNATIONS
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Washington County Land Use
Districts/Plan Designation City of Tigard Zoning City of Tigard
Plan Designation
R-6 Res. 6 units per acre R-7 Medium-density residential
CDC Table 18.720.1 summarizes conversions for City of Tigard comprehensive plan and zoning
designations that are most similar and most closely implement Washington County’s comprehensive plan
and zoning designations. As outlined in the table above, the assignment of city designations for the subject
property will be based on these conversions, and will occur automatically and concurrently with the proposed
annexation. Under Washington County designations, the subject site is R-6 (Residential, 6 units per acre).
Upon approval of this proposed annexation, the subject site will be R-7 (Medium-Density Residential), under
City of Tigard designations.
CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Goal 1.1: Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate
in all phases of the planning process.
The City of Tigard maintains an ongoing citizen involvement program. To ensure citizens were provided an
opportunity to be involved in all phases of the planning process, city staff issued public notices for this
proposed quasi-judicial annexation. City staff posted public hearing notices in four public places on November
16, 2020 (Tigard City Hall, Tigard Permit Center, Tigard Public Works, and at the subject site); city staff mailed
public hearing notices to all necessary parties, and neighboring property owners within 500 feet of the subject
site on November 9, 2020; and the City published a public hearing notice in the Daily Journal of Commerce
for more than two successive weeks (with publish dates on November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020, and
November 30, 2020) prior to the December 7, 2020 public hearing before Planning Commission. City staff
also posted the public hearing information on the City of Tigard website, and the staff report was also posted
on this website more than 15 days prior to the public hearing before Planning Commission.
Goal 11: Public Facilities and S ervices
As detailed in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan, Public Facilities and Services refer to Stormwater
Management, Water Supply and Distribution, Wastewater Management, Community Facilities, and Private
Utilities. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s Glossary includes public safety, parks, and transportation
under Public Facilities and Services. As detailed in the findings below, staff finds that all public facilities and
services are available to the proposed annexation area, and have adequate capacity to serve the subject site.
Stormwater – City of Tigard Public Works Department. The applicant is not requesting City of Tigard
stormwater service at this time. However, city maps show there is an existing 12-inch stormwater main
located adjacent to the property, in SW 133rd Avenue. Accordingly, city stormwater facilities have adequate
capacity to serve the subject site.
Water – City of Tigard Public Works Department. The subject property is located in the Tigard Water
Service area, and is currently served by an existing eight-inch water main in SW 133rd Avenue. Accordingly,
city water facilities have adequate capacity to continue serving the subject property.
Sewer – City of Tigard Public Works Department. The applicant proposes to annex the subject site in
order to connect to City of Tigard sewer. This is consistent with City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal
11.3, Policy 6: “The City shall require a property to be located within the City limits prior to receiving City
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wastewater services.” City of Tigard sewer infrastructure is available by an existing eight -inch sanitary main
and an existing sanitary lateral located at the front of the property, in SW 133 rd Avenue. City sewer facilities
have adequate capacity to serve the subject site.
Police – City of Tigard Police Department. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office currently provides
police services to the subject properties. If this annexation request is approved, the site will be withdrawn
from the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District , and the City of Tigard Police Department will provide public
safety services to the site.
Fire – Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. The subject properties are located within the service area for
TVF&R. Accordingly, TVF&R currently provides fire protection and emergenc y medical services to the site,
which will not change with this annexation request.
Parks – City of Tigard Public Works Department. The applicant proposes to annex one property,
totaling 0.75 acres in size, into the City of Tigard. Staff has reviewed the applicant’s proposal and determined
that this request will not adversely impact the City’s ability or capacity to provide for parks and recreational
needs.
Streets – City of Tigard Engineering Division. The subject property fronts on SW 133rd Avenue, which
will be annexed to into the City of Tigard to the centerline of the right -of-way. Accordingly, the subject
property will be withdrawn from the Washington County Urban Road Maintenance District. The subject
property is currently developed with an existing single detached house, and it is not anticipated that this
annexation will generate additional traffic, or negatively impact the City’s existing transportation system.
Goal 11.1, Policy 4: The City shall require a property to be located within the City limits prior to
receiving stormwater services.
The applicant is not requesting City of Tigard stormwater service at this time. However, city maps show
there is an existing 12-inch stormwater main located adjacent to the property, in SW 133rd Avenue.
Accordingly, city stormwater facilities have adequate capacity to serve the subject site.
Goal 11.3, Policy 6: The City shall require a property to be located within the City limits prior to
receiving wastewater services.
The applicant proposes to annex the subject site in order to connect to City of Tigar d sewer. This is
consistent with the policy outlined above. City of Tigard sewer infrastructure is available by an existing eight -
inch sanitary main and an existing sanitary lateral located at the front of the property, in SW 133 rd Avenue.
City sewer facilities have adequate capacity to serve the subject site.
Goal 12: To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system.
The subject property fronts on SW 133rd Avenue, which will be annexed to into the City of Tigard to the
centerline of the right-of-way. Accordingly, the subject property will be withdrawn from the Washington
County Urban Road Maintenance District. The subject property is currently developed with an existing
single detached house, and it is not anticipated that this annexation will generate additional traffic, or
negatively impact the City’s existing transportation system.
Goal 14.2, Policy 1: The City shall assign a Tigard zoning district designation to annexed property
that most closely conforms to the existing Washington County zoning designation for that property.
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The applicable Tigard zoning district designation for the subject property is addressed under CDC Sections
18.720.030.B and 18.720.030.C of this report.
Goal 14.2, Policy 2: The City shall ensure capacity exists, or can be developed, to provide needed
urban level services to an area when approving annexation.
As addressed under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of this report , staff finds
that all urban level services are available to the proposed annexation area, and have sufficient capacity to
provide service.
Goal 14.2, Policy 3: The City shall approve proposed annexations based on findings that the request:
A. Can be accommodated by the City’s public facilities and services; and
As addressed under Comprehensive Plan, Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services of this report , staff finds
that all City of Tigard public facilities and services are available to the proposed annexation area, and have
sufficient capacity to provide service.
B. Is consistent with applicable state statute.
As addressed later in this report, staff finds the applicable provisions of ORS 222 have been met, consistent
with this policy.
Goal 14.2, Policy 4: The City shall evaluate and may require that parcels adjacent to proposed
annexations be included to:
A. Avoid creating unincorporated islands within the City;
B. Enable public services to be efficiently and effectively extended to the entire area; or
C. Implement a concept plan or sub-area master plan that has been approved by the Planning
Commission or City Council.
The subject property (14715 SW 133rd Avenue; WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) is bordered to the north
and west by the City of Tigard, and is bordered to the south and east by unincorporated Washington County.
Because the subject site is surrounded on two sides by the City of Tigard, this annexation will not create an
“island” of unincorporated land, and it is not necessary to include the adjacent properties in this annexation
request. This annexation will enable public services to be efficiently and effectively extended to the subject
property. There is no concept plan or sub-area master plan that has been approved by the Planning
Commission or City Council that is applicable to this property.
OREGON REVISED STATUTES
ORS Chapter 222 — City Boundary Changes; Mergers; Consolidations; Withdrawals
222.111 Authority and procedure for annexation.
(2) A proposal for annexation of territory to a city may be initiated by the legislative body of the
city, on its own motion, or by a petition to the legislative body of the city by owners of real
property in the territory to be annexed.
(5) The legislative body of the city shall submit, except when not required und er ORS 222.120,
222.170 and 222.840 to 222.915 to do so, the proposal for annexation to the electors of the
territory proposed for annexation and, except when permitted under ORS 222.120 or 222.840
to 222.915 to dispense with submitting the proposal for annexation to the electors of the city,
the legislative body of the city shall submit such proposal to the electors of the city. The
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proposal for annexation may be voted upon at a general election or at a special election to
be held for that purpose.
222.120 Procedure for annexation without election; hearing; ordinance subject to referendum.
(1) Except when expressly required to do so by the city charter, the legislative body of a city is
not required to submit a proposal for annexation of territory to the electo rs of the city for
their approval or rejection.
(2) When the legislative body of the city elects to dispense with submitting the question of the
proposed annexation to the electors of the city, the legislative body of the city shall fix a day
for a public hearing before the legislative body at which time the electors of the city may
appear and be heard on the question of annexation.
(3) The city legislative body shall cause notice of the hearing to be published once each week
for two successive weeks prior to the day of hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city, and shall cause notices of the hearing to be posted in four public places in the
city for a like period.
The owners of the subject property (14715 SW 133rd Avenue; WCTM 2S109AC, Tax Lot 600) submitted an
annexation petition to the City on October 28, 2020. Additionally, the City of Tigard Charter does not
expressly require the City to submit a proposal for annexation of territory to the electors of the City for their
approval or rejection. Therefore, an election is not required for this annexation application. However, the
City is required to follow the public hearing and public noticing requirements outlined in ORS 222.120.
Public hearings for deliberations on this proposed annexation were scheduled before Planning Commission
(scheduled for December 7, 2020) and before City Council (scheduled for January 5, 2021). City staff posted
public hearing notices in four public places on November 16, 2020 (Tigard City Hall, Tigard Permit Center,
Tigard Public Works, and at the subject site); city staff mailed public hearing notices to all interested parties,
and neighboring property owners within 500 feet of the subject site on November 9, 2020; and the City
published a public hearing notice in the Daily Journal of Commerce for more than two successive weeks
(with publish dates on November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020, and November 30, 2020) prior to the
December 7, 2020 public hearing before Planning Commission. City staff also posted the public hearing
information on the City of Tigard website, and the staff report was also posted on this website more than
15 days prior to the public hearing before Planning Commission.
SECTION V. OTHER STAFF AND AGENCY COMMENTS
Pride Disposal was sent a copy of the applicant’s proposal, and had no objections to the proposed
annexation.
SECTION VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City staff mailed public hearing notices to all interested parties, and neighboring property owners within 500
feet of the subject site on November 9, 2020. As of November 17, 2020, no public comments were received.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Zoning Map
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SECTION VII. CONCLUSION
The proposed annexation meets all applicable approval criteria, outlined in CDC Chapters 18.710 and
18.720; Comprehensive Plan Goal 1.1, Goal 11.1, Policy 4, Goal 11.3, Policy 6, Goal 12, and Goal 14.2,
Policies 1 to 4; Metro Code Chapter 3.09; and ORS Chapter 222. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of this annexation to City Council.
November 17, 2020
PREPARED BY: Lina Smith
Assistant Planner
November 17, 2020
APPROVED BY: Tom McGuire
Assistant Community Development Director
Scale: 0.04 Miles
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4171
www.tigard-or.gov
City of Tigard, Oregon
Zoning Map
Generalized Zoning Categories
11/06/2020
Data is derived from multiple sources. The City of Tigard
makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee as to
the content, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any
of the data provided herein. The City of Tigard shall
assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or
inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of
how caused.
Map Created:
Subject Site
Zoning Classifications
R-1 Residential Low-Density
R-2 Residential Low-Density
R-3.5 Residential Low-Density
R-4.5 Residential Low-Density
R-7 Residential Medium-Density
R-12 Residential Medium-Density
R-25 Residential
Medium-High-Density
R-40 Residential High-Density
MUR-1 Mixed Use Residential 1
MUR-2 Mixed Use Residential 2
MU-CBD Mixed Use Central Bus Dist
C-C Community Commercial
C-G General Commercial
C-N Neighborhood Commercial
C-P Professional Commercial
MUC Mixed Use Commercial
MUC-1 Mixed Use Commercial 1
TMU Triangle Mixed Use
MUE Mixed Use Employment
MUE-1 Mixed Use Employment 1
MUE-2 Mixed Use Employment 2
I-L Light Industrial
I-P Industrial Park
I-H Heavy Industrial
PR Parks and Recreation
WA-Cnty Washington County
STRATEGIC PLAN2020–2025
City of Tigard
TABLE OF CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Introduction
Summary
Glossary
Appendix
Vision
STRATEGICPRIORITY 1 STRATEGICPRIORITY 2 STRATEGICPRIORITY 3
2
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Refreshing a city’s strategic plan, which guides the direction of our city’s future, is no small feat.
Thank you to every individual and group who with their passion and determination created a
lasting impact on our community through this plan.
Tigard City Council
Mayor Jason Snider
Council President John Goodhouse
Councilor Tom Anderson
Councilor Heidi Lueb
Councilor Liz Newton
Youth Councilor Emilio Calderon
Mayor John Cook*
Councilor Marc Woodard*
Youth Councilor Meghan Turley*
Strategic Plan Guidance Team
Amber Bell, Readers Services Manager
Joanne Bengtson, City Management Executive Assistant
Tegan Enloe, Senior Project Engineer
Nicole Hendrix, City Management Senior Management Analyst
Steve Kang, Finance Senior Management Analyst
Carol Krager, City Recorder
Brandi Leos, Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Eggie Maldonado, Permit Technician Assistant
Jamey McDonald, Police Commander
Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director
Martin McKnight, Parks Supervisor
Christine Moody, Purchasing Manager
Gary Pagenstecher, Project Planner
Lloyd Purdy, Economic Development Manager
Marty Wine, City Manager
Strategic Plan Implementation Team
Allison Arnold, Readers Services Manager*
Kenny Asher, Community Development Director
Dana Bennett, Human Resources Director
Carol Krager, City Recorder
Chief Kathy McAlpine, Police Chief
Mike Nolop, Information Technology Manager
Kathy Nyland, Assistant City Manager
Brian Rager, Public Works Director
Paula Walker, Library Communications Coordinator*
Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager
Eric Zimmerman,
Assistant City Manager*
Project Consultant
Barbara McMahon,
McMahon Consulting, LLC
All City Boards and Committees
*Former
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025 3
A note from our City Manager
A Refresh OUR VISION
Tigard: An equitable community
that is walkable, healthy,
and accessible for everyone.
In 2019, the City embarked on a journey to refresh Tigard’s
Strategic Plan, last updated in 2015. The purpose of a strategic
plan is to set a focus for how the city’s vision and direction will
be achieved. It is a road map to guide where we are going and
convey what our city aspires to be. A strategic plan helps an
organization allocate resources, set priorities, and states what
it will say yes to.
In order to understand the state of the vision and goals,
community members and city staff were interviewed, surveyed,
and asked about what the city’s future direction should be
now. We are presenting a 2020 refreshed plan that will guide
us for the next 5 years, through 2025. We are updating the
plan in an unprecedented year, when we are all experiencing
unimaginable events, and working in ways we had not planned
for. Demands on our city and community are different than
we could have expected, knowing that this plan will probably
need to change during its lifetime. COVID-19 and the uprising
for racial equity have shifted and created greater focus for the
city’s strategic plan in the following ways:
• “Most walkable” has become a priority that has greater
focus on healthy, equitable outcomes.
• The need for our whole city organization to enroll in the
plan has led to one internal-facing priority.
• The need to measure our progress has prompted much
more specific priorities, objectives and metrics to make our
planned actions clear.
The city organized a committee representing every city
department, called the Guidance Team. This group’s purpose
is to finish updating the strategic plan and be the people who
would ensure that the plan will be implemented. The Guidance
Team, together with the leadership of every city department,
are responsible for ensuring that the plan gets done and that
city staff and community members are engaged making the
plan a reality. We are excited to bring energy and commitment
to carrying out these priorities going forward.
City Manager, Marty Wine
A vision highlights where we want to go as a city and
what we want to be. Our new vision emphasizes equity,
walkability, health, and accessibility.
Framing the Vision
Equity – Just and fair inclusion into a society in which all
can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. 1
Walkability – A walkable environment supports and allows
for a choice to participate in active forms of transportation
such as cycling and includes people traveling with
or without a mobility aid. A walkable community is
foundational to an equitable and sustainable community. 2
Accessibility – Providing equivalent ease of use and
opportunity for all people to interact with our services,
processes, and infrastructure.
Healthy – Supporting the community’s physical, economic,
and environmental well-being which improves all aspects
of health.
2 CITY OF TIGARD
1 Definition by PolicyLink
2 Inspired by America Walks definition
STRATEGIC
These are the three priorities
that support our vision:
Set the standard for
excellence in public service
and customer experience.
Create a well-connected,
attractive, and accessible
pedestrian network.
Ensure development and
growth support the vision.
1
2
3
The city identified three strategic
priorities to help carry out the vision.
Within each strategic priority are
objectives, actions, and timeframe
for completion. Timeframes follow
the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) which goes
from July 1 – June 30. Tied to the
objectives are metrics that indicate
and track achievement of the
actions and overall objective.
PRIORITIES
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY ONE STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Set the standard for excellence in public service and
customer experience.
Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
ACTIONS
1.1 Be a high performing workplace with seamless
service delivery.
OBJECTIVE:
% of department work plans and
performance audit measures
completed.
⊲CM/Leadership Team (LT)
% of new employee retention at the
1, 3, and 5-year anniversary of hire.
⊲CM/HR
Employee demographics compared
to census.
⊲CM/HR
# of equity/inclusion related training
(conferences, workshops, etc.)
attended by city staff.
⊲CM/HR
% of recruitments completed within
established hiring target timeline.
⊲CM/HR
METRICS:
A. Attract, retain and reward a talented workforce. City Management (CM)/Citywide
Ongoing
B. Hire a workforce to reflect the racial and ethnic
demographics of the community.
CM/Citywide/Leadership Team (LT)
Ongoing
C. Promote a values-driven organizational culture that
reinforces inclusion and ethical behavior, exercises
transparency and maintains the public trust.
CM/Citywide/LT
Ongoing
D. Build infrastructure (i.e. resources, equipment,
space, technology, training) that supports
positive customer interactions.
CM/Central Services/Communications/
Finance & Information Services (FIS)
Ongoing
E. Create processes and coordinate communica-
tion to ensure consistent customer experience
across service areas.
CM/Central Services/LT
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
of department
work plans and
performance audit
measures completed.
%
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
ACTIONS
1.2 Embrace data-informed decision-making to solve problems,
pursue opportunities for improvement and develop
innovative solutions for equitable outcomes.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Routinely collect and report relevant data. Citywide
Ongoing
B. Implement innovative data collection and tracking strategies. Citywide/FIS/CM
Ongoing
C. Apply an equity lens to evaluate proposed solutions. Citywide
Ongoing
D. Establish and refine how to present measures. Citywide
FY22 Q4
E. Identify the suite of reporting tools. FIS, CM, Citywide
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
% of staff stating they use
data-informed decision-
making.
⊲CM
% of total measures
implemented.
⊲CM
METRICS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
ACTIONS
1.3 Offer exemplary customer experience.
A. Expand and integrate organizational knowledge about
equity and inclusion into customer service.
Citywide
Ongoing
B. Provide information and communication methods in
various formats that are accessible and easy to
understand for every customer.
Communications
Ongoing
C. Resolve customer concerns in a timely, effective, efficient
and consistent manner.
Citywide/CM
FY22 Q4
LEAD/TIMELINE:
% of total staff completing equity
focused customer service training.
⊲HR
# of products that are provided in
more than one language.
⊲Communications
City employee response time to
public inquiries.
⊲CM
% of community rating overall city
services as good or better.
⊲CM
METRICS:
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ACTIONS
1.4 Enhance community awareness and engagement with
City activities and services.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Intentionally create an environment that fosters
participation from all members of our community.
Leadership Team/Library/
Communications
Ongoing
B. Consistently collect customer feedback in a way that
is inclusive to all.
CM/Communications/
PD/CD
Ongoing
C. Build authentic relationships and partnerships through
city initiatives.
Citywide
Ongoing
D. Provide news and information that is accurate, timely,
authentic and professionally presented.
Communications/Library/
PD/Citywide
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
# of outreach and engagement
opportunities.
⊲Communications
# of people following City social
media accounts.
⊲Communications
% of social media followers whose
primary language is not English.
⊲Communications
METRICS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1
Set the standard for excellence in public service and customer experience.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY TWO
Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible
pedestrian network.
ACTIONS
2.1 Create a well-connected pedestrian network that links all
Tigard residents and businesses.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Inventory existing pedestrian network. Community Development (CD)
FY21 Q3
B. Develop a future-state pedestrian network plan (PNP). CD
FY21 Q4
C. Identify and pursue new funding sources to build the
pedestrian network.
CD/Parks
FY22 Q1
D. Bring parks and trailheads within a 10-minute walk of
every Tigard resident.
Parks
FY21 Q4
E. Expand the pedestrian network annually. Public Works (PW)
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2
Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible pedestrian network.
% of residents that use the
pedestrian network.
⊲CD, Tigard Transportation
Advisory Committee (TTAC)
# and location of publicly
accessible spaces, including
privately owned/publicly accessible
spaces like trails, paths, and plazas.
⊲CD/PW/IT
% of community within a 10-minute
walk of a developed park.
⊲CD/IT
% expansion of pedestrian network
annually.
⊲PW/CD/TTAC
METRICS:
of community
within a
10-minute walk of a
developed park.
%
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2
Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible pedestrian network.Create a well-connected, attractive, and accessible pedestrian network.
ACTIONS
2.2 Tigard’s pedestrian network is attractive, accessible, safe,
and well maintained.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Develop and adopt pedestrian network design guidelines that
ensure the quality and desirability of the network.
CD/PW
FY21 Q3
B. Design the trail system to serve both recreational and active
transportation purposes.
CD/Parks
FY21 Q4
C. Design pedestrian facilities to prevent crime in new or
remodeled sites.
Police (PD)/CD/PW
Ongoing
D. Coordinate seasonal, visible patrol in parks and trails for safety. Parks
Ongoing
E. Invest in infrastructure that increases public safety such as
trail lighting.
Engineering/Parks
Ongoing
F. Ensure inclusive and accessible design is included in the design
guidelines and implemented through the ADA Transition Plan,
Parks Master Plan, and Pedestrian Network Plan.
Engineering/
Central Services
Ongoing
G. Allocate adequate resources to ensure existing pedestrian
infrastructure and community gathering spaces are well
maintained.
CD/Finance/Parks/
Streets
Ongoing
H. Conduct an annual health and wellness survey.CD
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
% of trails with trail markers and
wayfinding signage.
⊲PW
% of pedestrian network and
gathering spaces that meet
maintenance service standards.
⊲PW
% of the ADA Transition Plan work
achieved annually under current
funding allocations.
⊲PW
METRICS:
of ADA Transition
Plan work achieved
annually under current
funding allocations.
%
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY THREE
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
ACTIONS
3.1 Pursue land development that maximizes public health
benefits while increasing connection between people
and community destinations.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Build a resilient local economy in which residents’ health
and the health of local businesses increase together.
CD
Ongoing
B. Locate and grow businesses to support walkability,
connectivity, and accessibility for all business
location decisions.
CD/Parks
Ongoing
C. Build mixed-use development that is inclusive of
housing, shopping, employment, services and integrates
transportation options.
CD/Engineering
Ongoing
D. Fully implement the City’s Complete Streets policy. CD/Engineering
Ongoing
E. Ensure all businesses can easily connect to resources that
help them grow and add value to the community.
CD
Ongoing
F. Capitalize on Tigard’s business mix, central location and
access to the region’s talent to support a healthy economy
that provides employment opportunities for residents.
CD
Ongoing
G. Invest in public spaces that equitably serve the city’s
diverse residents, workers, and visitors.
CD/Parks
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
% of residents living within walking
distance of essential services.
⊲Finance & Information Services
(FIS)/Engineering/CD
# of residents served within one
quarter of a mile of new and
existing businesses.
⊲FIS
% of new development in the city’s
plan districts that is considered
mixed-use.
⊲CD
% of streets that meet Complete
Streets criteria.
⊲CD
% of collector and arterial streets
with bike facilities/sidewalks.
⊲Engineering
# of employers and employees
served by high-frequency transit or
light rail, multimodal network.
⊲CD
% of workers/residents within
walking distance of a trail or park at
their place of work.
⊲GIS/Parks/CD
% of Tigard neighborhoods that are
“20-minute” neighborhoods.
⊲CD/Engineering
METRICS:
COMPLETE
STREETS
TIGARD
of streets that meet
Complete Streets
criteria
%
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
ACTIONS
3.2 Focus development-associated resources in parts of the
city that have the capacity to serve, house, employ, and
attract the most people with the least impact on Tigard’s
natural systems and the climate.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Blend land uses to support a range of commercial and
employment opportunities within and in proximity to
residential neighborhoods.
CD
Ongoing
B. Facilitate Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that supports
employment, housing, and community services.
CD/Engineering
Ongoing
C. Incorporate greenhouse gas impact and multimodal
opportunity into evaluation criteria for capital improvement
project prioritizations.
CD/Engineering
FY21 Q3
D. Ensure capital improvement program (CIP) funding reflects
the prioritization of this objective.
CD/Engineering
FY22 Q1
E. Incorporate sustainable and low-impact building and site
planning technologies into city codes and standards.
CD
FY22 Q3
F. Protect and restore the ecological functions of and maximize
the ecosystem services of streams, wetlands, and associated
riparian corridors.
CD/Engineering
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
Land use blend factor.
⊲CD/GIS
Residential, employment, and
commercial density within one-third
of a mile of all light rail stations.
⊲CD
% of new construction meeting
sustainability criteria.
⊲CD
% of stream mileage rated as
“high- or medium-quality”.
⊲CD
% of publicly-funded capital projects
meet city requirements for pedestrian/
bicycle/transit infrastructure.
⊲CD
METRICS:
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
ACTIONS
3.3 Understand the effects of development on vulnerable
Tigard residents and mitigate these impacts within
projects and over time.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Increase access and participation of community members who
are historically underrepresented in city processes and committees.
Citywide
Ongoing
B. Mitigate displacement of low-income communities in projects
receiving city investment.
CD
Ongoing
C. Support a balanced, diverse mix of business sectors and
employment opportunities.
CD
Ongoing
D. Ensure transportation investments and improvements are
providing equitable benefits & impacts to the entire population.
CD/Engineering
Ongoing
E. Advance equitable economic opportunity. CD
Ongoing
F. Increase the weight equity holds when making capital improvement
and transportation project prioritizations.
CD/Engineering
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
% of new businesses owned by people of color
reflects the percentage in the total population.
⊲FIS
% of CIP budget spent in CDBG-qualifying
census tracts.
⊲GIS/Engineering
# of residents displaced by city projects.
⊲Citywide
METRICS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
Advance
equitable
economic
opportunity.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
ACTIONS
3.4 Proactively intervene as necessary to meet the housing
needs of all community members.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Prioritize funds to support the creation and retention of
affordable housing in Downtown Tigard, the Tigard Triangle
and Washington Square.
CD
Ongoing
B. Reduce the number of unhoused Tigard residents without
displacing them from the city.
CD
Ongoing
C. Provide opportunities for transition into permanent housing
through innovative approaches to safe temporary dwellings.
CD
Ongoing
D. Increase the housing mix in the city to meet the needs of smaller
households, including singles, young families, and older adults.
CD
Ongoing
E. Survey housing needs in the city and match needs to be
strategic, measured by median family income.
CD
Ongoing
F. Support higher homeownership rates among communities
of color and historically marginalized communities to build
intergenerational wealth.
CD
Ongoing
G. Continue participation in regional affordable housing
workgroups.
CD
Ongoing
LEAD/TIMELINE:
# of affordable units in the city’s
plan districts.
⊲CD
# of unhoused residents.
⊲Citywide/Communications
# and % of Metro bond projects in
Tigard.
⊲CD
Mix factor of housing units by type
and square footage.
⊲CD
% of households of color who own
reflects the % in the total population.
⊲CD
# of permanently affordable
ownership units created through
down payment assistance.
⊲CD
METRICS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth support the vision.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth supports the vision.
ACTIONS
3.5 Plan and create in a manner that reduces climate impacts
to the maximum extent practicable, especially for those
most vulnerable.
OBJECTIVE:
A. Reduce the burden of climate change on low-income
populations and communities of color.
CD
Ongoing
B. Preserve and expand the city’s existing urban tree canopy. CD/PW/Parks/Streets
Ongoing
C. Take steps to prepare the city’s landscapes and public spaces
for changing climate.
PW/CD/Central Services
FY22 Q1
D. Ensure Transportation System Plan (TSP) supports the reduction
of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas emissions.
CD
FY22 Q2
E. Evaluate development projects for their contribution to VMT
reduction, compact development form, and sustainable use
of resources.
CD
Ongoing
F. Require new development to demonstrate reduced or
limited VMT through a Transportation Impact Analysis and
appropriate transportation demand management tools.
Engineering
Ongoing
G. Updated transportation mode share targets. CD
FY22 Q2
LEAD/TIMELINE:
% greenhouse gas emission
reductions in city operations
⊲FIS/Central Services/PW
% of tree canopy coverage within
the city.
⊲CD/PW/Parks/GIS
% of tree canopy estimated as 30
years or older.
⊲CD/PW/Parks/GIS
% of public spaces that have climate
ready landscapes.
⊲PW/Parks
Average # of daily vehicle miles
traveled for Tigard households.
⊲CD
% of development in urban reserves
that is supportive of public transit,
neighborhood commerce, and
walkability.
⊲CD
% change in density by census tract.
⊲GIS
Tigard fuel tax increase by x%/yr in
line with GHG-reduction strategy %.
⊲CD/FIS
METRICS:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3
Ensure development and growth supports the vision.
Ensure TSP
supports the
reduction of
vehicle miles
traveled and
greenhouse gas
emissions.
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The purpose of the strategic plan is to provide guidance and direction for the city’s
priorities for the next five years, through the end of 2025. Our vision highlights where
we want to go and what we want to be, while our strategic priorities point to how we
are going to achieve our vision.
Proactively planning provides an opportunity to grow the city in a way that is
thoughtful and unique. This plan accomplishes this by leveraging and building on
Tigard’s existing strengths and aiming to continue to grow Tigard as a thriving,
desirable place to live, work and play. This strategic plan also informs the allocation of
limited city resources to both long- and short-term goals.
To stay informed on the progress of the strategic plan, visit
www.tigard-or.gov/strategicplan
SUMMARY
GLOSSARY
20-Minute Neighborhoods: Areas where residents
have easy, convenient access to many of the places
and services they use daily including grocery
stores, restaurants, schools and parks, without
relying heavily on a car.
Affordable Housing: Federally defined as housing
that costs a household no more than 30% of its
gross income for rent and utilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A civil rights
law that prohibits discrimination against individuals
with disabilities in all areas of public life, including
jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and
private places that are open to the general public.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Tigard’s
6-year plan for matching the cost of large-scale
improvements—like fixing roads, water and sewer
systems—to anticipated revenues, like taxes and
bonds.
Climate Ready Landscapes: Designing landscapes
in a way that adapts and prepares for climate
change.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
A federal program that provides annual grants on
a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to
develop viable urban communities by providing
decent housing and a suitable living environment,
and by expanding economic opportunities,
principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
Complete Streets: A transportation policy and
design approach that requires streets to be
planned, designed, operated, and maintained to
enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and
access for users of all ages and abilities regardless
of their mode of transportation.
Downtown Urban Renewal District: An area
encompassing Downtown Tigard and defined in the
City Center Urban Renewal Plan.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG): A gas that absorbs and
emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared
range.
Metro: The regional government of the Portland
metropolitan area.
Mixed Use: A variety of complementary and
integrated uses, such as, but not limited to,
residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public or
entertainment, in a compact urban form.
Parks Master Plan (PMP): A document that guides
development of park, recreation, and trails in the city.
Sustainable: Using, developing and protecting
resources at a rate and in a manner that enables
people to meet their current needs and also
provides that future generations can meet their
own needs. Sustainability requires simultaneously
meeting environmental, economic and community
needs.
Tigard Triangle: Area of Tigard bounded by Pacific
Highway, Interstate 5, and Highway 217.
Transportation Impact Analysis: An assessment
to gauge the potential transportation impacts of
proposed projects.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD): Development
that creates compact, walkable, pedestrian-
oriented, mixed-use communities centered around
high-quality train systems.
Transportation Mode Share: The percentage of
travelers using a particular type of transportation or
number of trips using said type.
Transportation System Plan (TSP): Sets the policy
framework for the city’s transportation system. It
includes a list of strategies and projects that will
guide future investments. The strategies range from
access management, to connectivity improvements,
to “smarter” traffic signals. There are more than
140 identified transportation projects ranging from
sidewalk infill to freeway over-passes.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT): A measurement
that tracks the amount of travel for all vehicles in
a geographic region over a given period, typically
one-year. It is calculated as the sum of the number
of miles traveled by each vehicle.
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APPENDIX
Additional city plans are referenced in the strategic plan that will more specifically
address some of the actions identified. See below to learn more about each plan.
Name Referenced Link to Plan
Transportation System Plan Strategic Priority 2 www.tigard-or.gov/document_center/
CommunityDevelopment/tsp.pdf
Parks Master Plan Strategic Priority 2 www.tigard-or.gov/document_center/
Parks/park_master_plan.pdf
Engineering Design and
Construction Standard Strategic Priority 2 www.tigard-or.gov/engineering/Public_
Improvement_Design_Standards.pdf
ADA Transition Plan Strategic Priority 2 www.tigard-or.gov/ADA/
ADA-Self-Evaluation-TransitionPlan.pdf
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