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09/19/2022 - PacketPLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – September 19, 2022 City of Tigard | 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 | 503-639-4171 | www.tigard-or.gov | Page 1 City of Tigard Planning Commission Agenda MEETING DATE: September 19, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote in via Microsoft Teams Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC 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. BRIEFING (CLIMATE FRIENDLY & EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES) 7:05 p.m. Staff: Senior Planner Schuyler Warren 6. OTHER BUSINESS 7:50 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m. September 19, 2022 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes – September 19, 2022 Location: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC CALL TO ORDER President Hu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: President Hu Vice President Jackson Commissioner Brandt Commissioner Miranda Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Schuck Commissioner (K7) Tiruvallur Commissioner Watson Absent: None. Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director; Schuyler Warren, Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant COMMUNICATIONS – Vice President Jackson noted the City of Tigard is looking to convene a Charter Review Committee and he encouraged people to apply. (If anyone is interested, consider applying by no later than 5 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2022. Details are available on the City Website: https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/council/charter- review ) CONSIDER MINUTES President Hu asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the 8/29/22 minutes; there being none, President Hu declared the minutes approved as submitted. BRIEFING CLIMATE FRIENDLY & EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES Parking Reform Alternatives Senior Planner Schuyler Warren introduced himself and began the presentation by giving some background regarding Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-04. He went through a very detailed PowerPoint – see (Exhibit A). The three possible paths were the main topic. September 19, 2022 Page 2 of 3 When he completed going through the PowerPoint, he noted that the Staff Recommendation is Path 1 (Slide 13). It: • Aligns with City policies and goals • Simplifies code for applicants – single approach • Allows market determination of appropriate parking counts; and • Avoids overparking QUESTIONS Isn’t it too early to draw any conclusions from the Tigard Triangle? It’s not fully occupied, is it? It’s certainly not fully occupied, but I don’t think it’s too early to draw conclusions because we’ve seen some pretty significant residential developments there. What is the City of Tigard’s policy on enforcing towing in the no parking zone – or when people are illegally parked? If you are on private property, that is going to be handled by the private property owner. Towing is a police action. I’d have to get back to you on that if you need any other information. My concern is if we take away these parking minimums, which I agree with in most cases, but I would hope that we don’t turn this into a revenue generating thing for the Police Department, because I think that is the fastest way to turn the population against you. For parking enforcement, maybe more warnings would be in order. I just don’t want to see people who are already affected by high rent, gasoline, food, and other costs to now have to deal with giant parking tickets. One of the commissioners said, my concern is that the neighbors tend to come out in force when a project gets developed “next door,” and they could be very concerned about the parking. He noted that a case that had come before the Planning Commission just recently – the Senior Living Facility (Cedarbrook), was kind of pertinent to this discussion. There was a healthy debate between the developer and the surrounding neighbors about the number of parking spaces that were required, or that the developer was going to be using. Some of the surrounding neighbors had done research on parking spaces needed for the staff, the residents, the guests, etc. They came up with a number that was significantly higher than what the developer had come up with. He recalled asking the staff planner (Agnes Lindor) “What if the developer had zero parking - if there was no parking requirement for the building? Would the city approve it?” Agnes had said “yes, we’d have to - if there was no parking requirement for the building, we’d have to approve it.” He recalled that even without the requirement, the developer added what they believed was the right number of spaces. The developer basically said, “We’ve got five of these. We need this much parking, and we know the amount we need.” The developer was not required to provide even those spaces, but he basically let the market decide. Still, my concern is that you’ll need to help the neighbors understand that. But we did see a live action study of that with Cedarbrook. Schuyler answered, “You’re right, I had forgotten about that example, but you’re correct. That is an excellent example where the developer was not required to provide parking, but they are. Their business model requires them to provide appropriate parking, or they don’t really have a business, right? Who’s going to bring anyone there, or want to work there if there’s no parking on-site for staff or for families or friends that are visiting?” September 19, 2022 Page 3 of 3 So the geek in my wants to ask, “how are we going to measure over a period of time whether these parking reductions are really helping with the climate? How do we know whether it’s five years, 10 years, whatever it might be? Are there some things you’re going to put in place to actually track and see if this is really helping, or if we are on the right track to help the climate? How will we measure in 5 or 10 years if this really is helping the climate?” That’s a great question and I don’t honestly have an answer for you. I presume the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), maybe in partnership with ODOT, might have some metrics. I just don’t know. Unfortunately, I wish I could give you a better answer then that, but I don’t. Would it be possible to bring it up somewhere and try to see if there are ways to do it? Maybe look at other countries, other places, other cities, who have done it, so we can also try to start tracking it somehow? That would be nice, if there is a way to do it. Even if there are not fewer vehicles on the road, there’s less asphalt on the ground and asphalt, of course, takes a lot of carbon production - carbon emission to produce and lay down and keep maintained. It’s displacing things that are carbon sequestering, like plant life. I think in an indirect way, we know that less pavement can mean better climate outcomes, both in the broader sense – greenhouse gas emissions, but also in the microclimate sense for the people who are around pavement that’s being underutilized. IN CLOSING President Hu asked Schuyler if he had a sense of the Planning Commission’s comments and questions so he can report back to City Council. Schuyler said he thinks so. He’d not heard a lot of concerns or oppositions to Path One, but if he got that wrong, he asked the commissioners to please let him know by reaching out to him with their concerns. OTHER BUSINESS – None. ADJOURNMENT President Hu adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. _______________________________________ Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary __________________________________________ ATTEST: President Yi-Kang Hu The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform AlternativesPlanning CommissionSeptember 19, 2022Climate Friendly and Equitable CommunitiesEXHIBIT A The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceBackground•Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking•Began with Gov. Brown’s Executive Order 20-04•Goal 1: reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions•Goal 2: promote equity in transportation and land use planning•Rulemaking started in 2020•Adopted by LCDC on 7/21/22 Why Are These Rules Needed?Nationally, transportation creates about 27% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.From 1990 to 2020, transportation emissions increased more than any other sector.In Oregon, transportation creates 40% of GHG emissions. Why Are These Rules Needed?GAPClimate Pollution Change (Light Duty Vehicles)We are hereWhere we’re headed (Trends, Plans, Investments)Oregon’s adopted vision(Statewide Transportation Strategy)As a state, we are missing greenhouse gas reduction and climate mitigation targets.The climate crisis is worsening and acute action is needed. Climate Impacts Are Real2020 Oregon wildfires led to total loss of four towns, the deaths of 11 Oregonians, loss of over 5,000 homes and businesses, displacement of thousands of people in the midst of a pandemic, and destruction of over 1,200,000 acres of forest, at a total estimated cost of over $1.15 billion.2020 flooding in Northeast Oregon led to the death ofone Oregonian, hundreds of millions in damages, and the closure of one of the state’s two major interstate corridors, impacting commerce and travel.2021 heat wave lasting more than three days led to the deaths of at least 116 Oregoniansin what Multnomah County officials described as a “mass casualty event”.ODOTODOT Equity ImpactsResearch by Portland State University’s Dr. Vivek Shandasand others shows that the impacts of extreme weather and climate change are disproportionately borne by communities of color.Transportation systems have disproportionately impacted communities of color, displacing and dividing them, and creating unhealthy living conditions.Nationally,71.9% of white households own homes41.8% of Black households own homes The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTwo Areas of RulemakingRegional plans to achieve pollution reduction targetsLand use and transportation rules reducing pollution and promoting equity The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceLand Use/Building•Designate walkable climate-friendly areas•Reform parking management•Support electric vehicle chargingUpdated Land Use and Transportation RulesTransportation•Plan for high quality pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure•Remove sole focus on motor vehicle congestion standards•Prioritize projects meeting climate/equity outcomes The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceBy December 31, 2022No parking mandates near frequent transitNo mandates for shelters, small units, affordable housing, childcare, facilities for people with disabilitiesMandates no higher than one space/unit multifamilyPhase 1 Parking RulesCourtesy DLCD The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellencePhase 2 Parking Rules –Required in All CasesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt improved parking lot standards•EV readiness, tree canopy, solar•Allow redevelopment of parking•Adopt parking maxima The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellencePhase 2 Parking RulesRepeal Mandates for a Large Number of Development TypesRepeal All Parking MandatesAdopt Fair Parking and Pricing PoliciesPath 1Path 2Path 3 Path 1Path 2Path 3Repeal all parking minimaReduce or repeal certain minimaBy 12/31/22Adopt 3 of 5:•Unbundle res. parking•Unbundle comm. Parking•Require commute benefits•Tax on parking lot revenue•Reduce apartment minimaBy 6/30/23Adopt parking maxima*Adopt parking lot standardsAdopt parking lot standardsAdopt parking lot standardsReduce or repeal certain minimaAdopt all:•Repeal small unit residential minima•Repeal parking minima for redev.•Repeal some comm. minima•Reduce certain minima•Meter some on-street res. parkingNo further action neededNo further action neededNo further action neededAdopt parking maxima*Adopt parking maxima* The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTeam Recommendation –Path 1•Aligns with City policies and goals•Simplifies code for applicants –single approach•Allows market determination of appropriate parking counts•Avoids overparking The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic Exclusions for Path 2Excluded Totals•62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Development Exclusions for Path 2Only the Residential Requirements Listed Below•Repeal parking mandates for certain developments•Affordable housing, shelters, childcare, treatment facilities•Reduce parking minima to no more than 1 space per residential unit citywide•Repeal parking mandates for group quarters•Repeal of parking mandates for studios, one-bedrooms, and condos in multi-unit development The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking has a high cost in terms of both land usage and dollarsAverage parking requirement for apartments is more than half the apartment’s square footageParking Rules The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpacts of Parking Repeal –Buffalo Case Study•Found overall 21% reduction in off-street parking after repeal of minima•Mixed-use developments in transit corridors are most likely to reduce parking counts•Market continues to provide off-street parking due to demandDaniel Baldwin Hess & Jeffrey Rehler(2021) Minus Minimums, Journal of the American Planning Association, 87:3, 396-408 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTigard Precedents –Triangle and Downtown•Tigard Triangle parking repeal a part of Lean Code adoption•Development has continued apace, with parking included•Analysis shows developments build just under old minima•Developments get creative with shared parking•Fosters a more walkable development pattern•Reduces unnecessary expense The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceDiscussion and questionsThank You The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTwo Types of Parking Reform RulesRequired in all instancesRequired only if city chooses not to repeal parking minima The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Lot Standards –Required in All InstancesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt improved parking lot standards•EV-ready parking lots•Choice of:▪Minimum amount of solar cover or▪Minimum amount of tree canopy•Allow redevelopment of parkingPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Maxima–Required in All InstancesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt parking maxima•Tigard already has parking maxima•Part of Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan•Could opt to lower maxima, cannot raise.•Could opt for no action on this item at this timePath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Repeal parking minima within 2040 Centers and within ¼ mile from them -Washington Square, Downtown, Triangle, King City, Progress Ridge•Or:•adopt parking benefit district in each 2040 center•repeal all commercial parking mandates and•reduce parking minima for residential to 0.5/unitPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Repeal parking mandates near transit•Within ¾ mile of WES rail stops•Within ½ mile of frequent service transit•Repeal parking mandates for certain developments•Small units, affordable housing, shelters, childcare facilities, treatment facilitiesPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Reduce parking minima to no more than 1 space per residential unit citywidePath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Paths 2 and 3By June 30, 2023•Must allow shared parking•Allow parking off-site, up to 2,000 feet away•Reduce by 1 parking space for every 3kW solar•Reduce by 1 space for each car-sharing space•Reduce by 2 spaces for every EV charger•Reduce by 1 space for every two accessible unitsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Paths 2 and 3By June 30, 2023•Must require parking be unbundled within all transit corridors•Within ¾ mile of WES rail stops•Within ½ mile of frequent service transitPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Extend parking exemption buffer around 2040 centers from ¼ mile to ½ mile•Repeal parking mandates for all transit-oriented development and mixed-use development•Repeal parking mandates for group quarters•Repeal of parking mandates for studios, one-bedrooms, and condos in multi-unit developmentPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for redevelopment of buildings vacant for two years or more•Repeal parking mandates for changes of use or redevelopment•Repeal parking mandates for additions of 30% or less in building areaPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for historic buildings•Repeal parking mandates for commercial properties with 10 employees or less or 3,000 square feet or less•Repeal parking mandates for buildings constructed under the Oregon Reach Code•Repeal parking mandates for LEED buildingsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for schools•Repeal parking mandates for bars and tavernsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic ExclusionsExcluded Totals•62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic ExclusionsWhat Could Be Regulated •62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 3By June 30, 2023•Unbundle parking for residential units•Unbundle leased commercial parking•Require a flexible commute benefit for businesses with more than 50 employees•Adopt a tax on parking lot revenue•Require no more than ½ space per unit for housing other than single detached housesPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 1By June 30, 2023•Repeal all parking mandates.Path 1Path 2Path 3 September 19, 2022 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes – September 19, 2022 Location: Members Remote via Microsoft Teams Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC CALL TO ORDER President Hu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: President Hu Vice President Jackson Commissioner Brandt Commissioner Miranda Commissioner Roberts Commissioner Schuck Commissioner (K7) Tiruvallur Commissioner Watson Absent: None. Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director; Schuyler Warren, Senior Planner; Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant COMMUNICATIONS – Vice President Jackson noted the City of Tigard is looking to convene a Charter Review Committee and he encouraged people to apply. (If anyone is interested, consider applying by no later than 5 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2022. Details are available on the City Website: https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/council/charter- review ) CONSIDER MINUTES President Hu asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the 8/29/22 minutes; there being none, President Hu declared the minutes approved as submitted. BRIEFING CLIMATE FRIENDLY & EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES Parking Reform Alternatives Senior Planner Schuyler Warren introduced himself and began the presentation by giving some background regarding Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-04. He went through a very detailed PowerPoint – see (Exhibit A). The three possible paths were the main topic. September 19, 2022 Page 2 of 3 When he completed going through the PowerPoint, he noted that the Staff Recommendation is Path 1 (Slide 13). It: • Aligns with City policies and goals • Simplifies code for applicants – single approach • Allows market determination of appropriate parking counts; and • Avoids overparking QUESTIONS Isn’t it too early to draw any conclusions from the Tigard Triangle? It’s not fully occupied, is it? It’s certainly not fully occupied, but I don’t think it’s too early to draw conclusions because we’ve seen some pretty significant residential developments there. What is the City of Tigard’s policy on enforcing towing in the no parking zone – or when people are illegally parked? If you are on private property, that is going to be handled by the private property owner. Towing is a police action. I’d have to get back to you on that if you need any other information. My concern is if we take away these parking minimums, which I agree with in most cases, but I would hope that we don’t turn this into a revenue generating thing for the Police Department, because I think that is the fastest way to turn the population against you. For parking enforcement, maybe more warnings would be in order. I just don’t want to see people who are already affected by high rent, gasoline, food, and other costs to now have to deal with giant parking tickets. One of the commissioners said, my concern is that the neighbors tend to come out in force when a project gets developed “next door,” and they could be very concerned about the parking. He noted that a case that had come before the Planning Commission just recently – the Senior Living Facility (Cedarbrook), was kind of pertinent to this discussion. There was a healthy debate between the developer and the surrounding neighbors about the number of parking spaces that were required, or that the developer was going to be using. Some of the surrounding neighbors had done research on parking spaces needed for the staff, the residents, the guests, etc. They came up with a number that was significantly higher than what the developer had come up with. He recalled asking the staff planner (Agnes Lindor) “What if the developer had zero parking - if there was no parking requirement for the building? Would the city approve it?” Agnes had said “yes, we’d have to - if there was no parking requirement for the building, we’d have to approve it.” He recalled that even without the requirement, the developer added what they believed was the right number of spaces. The developer basically said, “We’ve got five of these. We need this much parking, and we know the amount we need.” The developer was not required to provide even those spaces, but he basically let the market decide. Still, my concern is that you’ll need to help the neighbors understand that. But we did see a live action study of that with Cedarbrook. Schuyler answered, “You’re right, I had forgotten about that example, but you’re correct. That is an excellent example where the developer was not required to provide parking, but they are. Their business model requires them to provide appropriate parking, or they don’t really have a business, right? Who’s going to bring anyone there, or want to work there if there’s no parking on-site for staff or for families or friends that are visiting?” September 19, 2022 Page 3 of 3 So the geek in my wants to ask, “how are we going to measure over a period of time whether these parking reductions are really helping with the climate? How do we know whether it’s five years, 10 years, whatever it might be? Are there some things you’re going to put in place to actually track and see if this is really helping, or if we are on the right track to help the climate? How will we measure in 5 or 10 years if this really is helping the climate?” That’s a great question and I don’t honestly have an answer for you. I presume the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), maybe in partnership with ODOT, might have some metrics. I just don’t know. Unfortunately, I wish I could give you a better answer then that, but I don’t. Would it be possible to bring it up somewhere and try to see if there are ways to do it? Maybe look at other countries, other places, other cities, who have done it, so we can also try to start tracking it somehow? That would be nice, if there is a way to do it. Even if there are not fewer vehicles on the road, there’s less asphalt on the ground and asphalt, of course, takes a lot of carbon production - carbon emission to produce and lay down and keep maintained. It’s displacing things that are carbon sequestering, like plant life. I think in an indirect way, we know that less pavement can mean better climate outcomes, both in the broader sense – greenhouse gas emissions, but also in the microclimate sense for the people who are around pavement that’s being underutilized. IN CLOSING President Hu asked Schuyler if he had a sense of the Planning Commission’s comments and questions so he can report back to City Council. Schuyler said he thinks so. He’d not heard a lot of concerns or oppositions to Path One, but if he got that wrong, he asked the commissioners to please let him know by reaching out to him with their concerns. OTHER BUSINESS – None. ADJOURNMENT President Hu adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. _______________________________________ Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary __________________________________________ ATTEST: President Yi-Kang Hu The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform AlternativesPlanning CommissionSeptember 19, 2022Climate Friendly and Equitable CommunitiesEXHIBIT A The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceBackground•Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking•Began with Gov. Brown’s Executive Order 20-04•Goal 1: reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions•Goal 2: promote equity in transportation and land use planning•Rulemaking started in 2020•Adopted by LCDC on 7/21/22 Why Are These Rules Needed?Nationally, transportation creates about 27% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.From 1990 to 2020, transportation emissions increased more than any other sector.In Oregon, transportation creates 40% of GHG emissions. Why Are These Rules Needed?GAPClimate Pollution Change (Light Duty Vehicles)We are hereWhere we’re headed (Trends, Plans, Investments)Oregon’s adopted vision(Statewide Transportation Strategy)As a state, we are missing greenhouse gas reduction and climate mitigation targets.The climate crisis is worsening and acute action is needed. Climate Impacts Are Real2020 Oregon wildfires led to total loss of four towns, the deaths of 11 Oregonians, loss of over 5,000 homes and businesses, displacement of thousands of people in the midst of a pandemic, and destruction of over 1,200,000 acres of forest, at a total estimated cost of over $1.15 billion.2020 flooding in Northeast Oregon led to the death ofone Oregonian, hundreds of millions in damages, and the closure of one of the state’s two major interstate corridors, impacting commerce and travel.2021 heat wave lasting more than three days led to the deaths of at least 116 Oregoniansin what Multnomah County officials described as a “mass casualty event”.ODOTODOT Equity ImpactsResearch by Portland State University’s Dr. Vivek Shandasand others shows that the impacts of extreme weather and climate change are disproportionately borne by communities of color.Transportation systems have disproportionately impacted communities of color, displacing and dividing them, and creating unhealthy living conditions.Nationally,71.9% of white households own homes41.8% of Black households own homes The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTwo Areas of RulemakingRegional plans to achieve pollution reduction targetsLand use and transportation rules reducing pollution and promoting equity The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceLand Use/Building•Designate walkable climate-friendly areas•Reform parking management•Support electric vehicle chargingUpdated Land Use and Transportation RulesTransportation•Plan for high quality pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infrastructure•Remove sole focus on motor vehicle congestion standards•Prioritize projects meeting climate/equity outcomes The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceBy December 31, 2022No parking mandates near frequent transitNo mandates for shelters, small units, affordable housing, childcare, facilities for people with disabilitiesMandates no higher than one space/unit multifamilyPhase 1 Parking RulesCourtesy DLCD The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellencePhase 2 Parking Rules –Required in All CasesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt improved parking lot standards•EV readiness, tree canopy, solar•Allow redevelopment of parking•Adopt parking maxima The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellencePhase 2 Parking RulesRepeal Mandates for a Large Number of Development TypesRepeal All Parking MandatesAdopt Fair Parking and Pricing PoliciesPath 1Path 2Path 3 Path 1Path 2Path 3Repeal all parking minimaReduce or repeal certain minimaBy 12/31/22Adopt 3 of 5:•Unbundle res. parking•Unbundle comm. Parking•Require commute benefits•Tax on parking lot revenue•Reduce apartment minimaBy 6/30/23Adopt parking maxima*Adopt parking lot standardsAdopt parking lot standardsAdopt parking lot standardsReduce or repeal certain minimaAdopt all:•Repeal small unit residential minima•Repeal parking minima for redev.•Repeal some comm. minima•Reduce certain minima•Meter some on-street res. parkingNo further action neededNo further action neededNo further action neededAdopt parking maxima*Adopt parking maxima* The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTeam Recommendation –Path 1•Aligns with City policies and goals•Simplifies code for applicants –single approach•Allows market determination of appropriate parking counts•Avoids overparking The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic Exclusions for Path 2Excluded Totals•62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Development Exclusions for Path 2Only the Residential Requirements Listed Below•Repeal parking mandates for certain developments•Affordable housing, shelters, childcare, treatment facilities•Reduce parking minima to no more than 1 space per residential unit citywide•Repeal parking mandates for group quarters•Repeal of parking mandates for studios, one-bedrooms, and condos in multi-unit development The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking has a high cost in terms of both land usage and dollarsAverage parking requirement for apartments is more than half the apartment’s square footageParking Rules The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpacts of Parking Repeal –Buffalo Case Study•Found overall 21% reduction in off-street parking after repeal of minima•Mixed-use developments in transit corridors are most likely to reduce parking counts•Market continues to provide off-street parking due to demandDaniel Baldwin Hess & Jeffrey Rehler(2021) Minus Minimums, Journal of the American Planning Association, 87:3, 396-408 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTigard Precedents –Triangle and Downtown•Tigard Triangle parking repeal a part of Lean Code adoption•Development has continued apace, with parking included•Analysis shows developments build just under old minima•Developments get creative with shared parking•Fosters a more walkable development pattern•Reduces unnecessary expense The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceDiscussion and questionsThank You The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceTwo Types of Parking Reform RulesRequired in all instancesRequired only if city chooses not to repeal parking minima The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Lot Standards –Required in All InstancesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt improved parking lot standards•EV-ready parking lots•Choice of:▪Minimum amount of solar cover or▪Minimum amount of tree canopy•Allow redevelopment of parkingPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Maxima–Required in All InstancesBy June 30, 2023•Adopt parking maxima•Tigard already has parking maxima•Part of Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan•Could opt to lower maxima, cannot raise.•Could opt for no action on this item at this timePath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Repeal parking minima within 2040 Centers and within ¼ mile from them -Washington Square, Downtown, Triangle, King City, Progress Ridge•Or:•adopt parking benefit district in each 2040 center•repeal all commercial parking mandates and•reduce parking minima for residential to 0.5/unitPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Repeal parking mandates near transit•Within ¾ mile of WES rail stops•Within ½ mile of frequent service transit•Repeal parking mandates for certain developments•Small units, affordable housing, shelters, childcare facilities, treatment facilitiesPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase I –Required for Paths 2 and 3By December 31, 2022•Reduce parking minima to no more than 1 space per residential unit citywidePath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Paths 2 and 3By June 30, 2023•Must allow shared parking•Allow parking off-site, up to 2,000 feet away•Reduce by 1 parking space for every 3kW solar•Reduce by 1 space for each car-sharing space•Reduce by 2 spaces for every EV charger•Reduce by 1 space for every two accessible unitsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Paths 2 and 3By June 30, 2023•Must require parking be unbundled within all transit corridors•Within ¾ mile of WES rail stops•Within ½ mile of frequent service transitPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Extend parking exemption buffer around 2040 centers from ¼ mile to ½ mile•Repeal parking mandates for all transit-oriented development and mixed-use development•Repeal parking mandates for group quarters•Repeal of parking mandates for studios, one-bedrooms, and condos in multi-unit developmentPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for redevelopment of buildings vacant for two years or more•Repeal parking mandates for changes of use or redevelopment•Repeal parking mandates for additions of 30% or less in building areaPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for historic buildings•Repeal parking mandates for commercial properties with 10 employees or less or 3,000 square feet or less•Repeal parking mandates for buildings constructed under the Oregon Reach Code•Repeal parking mandates for LEED buildingsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 2By June 30, 2023•Repeal parking mandates for schools•Repeal parking mandates for bars and tavernsPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic ExclusionsExcluded Totals•62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceImpact of Geographic ExclusionsWhat Could Be Regulated •62% of city excluded from minimum parking•Including:•All mixed-used districts: Triangle, WaSq, Downtown•All of Heavy Industrial Zone•Most of Light Industrial and Industrial Park•Most of General Commercial The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 3By June 30, 2023•Unbundle parking for residential units•Unbundle leased commercial parking•Require a flexible commute benefit for businesses with more than 50 employees•Adopt a tax on parking lot revenue•Require no more than ½ space per unit for housing other than single detached housesPath 1Path 2Path 3 The 5 E’s –Tigard’s Community Promise: Equity lEnvironment lEconomy lEngagement lExcellenceParking Reform Phase 2 –Required for Path 1By June 30, 2023•Repeal all parking mandates.Path 1Path 2Path 3