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Ordinance No. 07-22 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 07- , AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2007-00001 TO UPDATE THE GOALS, POLICIES, AND RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES PERTAINING TO STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS 6: AIR, WATER, AND LAND RESOURCE QUALITY, 8: RECREATIONAL NEEDS,AND 13: ENERGY CONSERVATION WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete a full update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan,including a process for garnering citizen input; and WHEREAS, the Tigard visioning reports, community surveys, and policy interest team meetings were utilized to develop draft language for the update of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Chapters 3, 4, and 9 by updating Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures corresponding to Statewide Planning Goals 6, 8, and 13; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public meeting, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, on August 20, 2007, and recommended approval of the proposed CPA 2007- 00001 by motion and with unanimous vote; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2007, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2007- 00001, and at this meeting Council closed the hearing and continued its deliberations to November 27, 2007; and WHEREAS, on November 27, 2007, the Tigard City Council held a public meeting to deliberate on CPA2007-00001; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2007 the Tigard City Council adopted CPA 2007-00001 by motion, as amended pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS, Council's decision to adopt CPA 2007-00001 is based on the findings and conclusions found in the City of Tigard staff report dated August 13, 2007 and the associated record which are incorporated herein by reference and are contained in land-use file CPA 2007-00001. NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and to rescind existing text as shown in "EXHIBIT A"; and ORDINANCE No. 07- Page 1 SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. PASSED: By UnQ M M t)U 5 vote of all Council members present after being read by number and title only, this day of L��, 2007. Catherine Wheatley, City corder i -A- APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of 2007. Craig PGksen, Mayor Approved as to form: C Attorney ORDINANCE No. 07- Page 2 44 'ag ^'" ..� � .ate S ,l }„yy, Yi'y a.0\'•"' '���. y.'��.S H' ..,`�, 4 x:f,a.' H w 'SM1 ,s� s''�" Jv • w F, r ti, 4 � M 1 Air Resources nvironmental Quality addresses the quality of air we breathe,water in aquifers,wetlands, streams and lakes and the responsible management and disposal of waste. Environmental quality is essential for a high quality of life including a strong and sustainable economy.Therefore,Portland metropolitan area governments and agencies,in cooperation with state and federal governments, have developed systems to address urban development's impacts on air,water,and land resource quality. This includes measures to prevent environmental degradation and the need for conservation. Statewide Planning Goal 6 requires Oregon jurisdictions to adopt Comprehensive Plans that provide goals and policies as the basis to manage the impact of developments on air,water and land resources Elm `r°>AYrj,Water�and Land Resources Quality "To maintain and improve the quality of the air,water and land resources of the state." The community's vision is for a future where the character and livability of Tigard is enhanced by the quality of the surrounding environment. The citizens know the importance of participating in regional partnerships, of ensuring the natural resource systems function to provide clean air and water, and of devel- oping land use patterns and a multi-modal transportation system that reduces the dependency on the automobile. Furthermore,it is recognized that expected population growth in the region will require further effort and innovation to protect environmental quality. At the local level,Tigard can protect environmental quality by ensuring its land use policies, codes, and standards are up-to-date with contemporary best management practices; that it is compliant with state and federal environmental laws and administrative rules; and that it leads by example in employing environ- mentally sound and sustainable practices in its municipal operations. The City also has an opportunity to inform its citizens on how changes in daily life can improve environmental quality. Section 1: Air Resources Quality Clean air is essential for human well-being. Furthermore,if a region violates federal and state clean air rules, there can be significant negative impacts on the economy as a result of mandated actions to improve air quality. To ensure access to clean air, the federal Clean Air Act was created as the primary regulatory framework for national, state, and local efforts to protect air quality. Under the Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 6-1 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting standards, known as National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), for pollutants considered harmful to people and the environment.Air quality planning is focused on meeting the NAAQS and setting deadlines for meeting these standards. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for protecting Oregon's air quality by issuing permits, developing programs, and monitoring air pollution to ensure communities meet the NAAQS and to protect Oregon's pristine views. Air pollutants identified in the 2005 DEQ Air ,Qualily Deport as the greatest concern in Oregon are: ■ Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog; ■ Fine particulate matter (mostly from wood smoke, other combustion sources, cars and dust); ■ Hazardous air pollutants (also called Air Toxics); and ■ Carbon monoxide (mostly from motor vehicles). As air quality does not know political boundaries, regional efforts were established to monitor and F ° plan for pollutants.The City of Tigard is part of the Portland Area Airshed (PAA),which is ° defined by the Metro service boundary. The DEQ is responsible for ensuring the PAA meets the ° g ° national standards and developing the necessary ° g plans to continue compliance. Currently, the PAA ■ meets all NAAQS standards (three-year averages f a are used to determine attainment/non-attainment of the standards: eight-hour ozone,particulate V. matter, and carbon monoxide). However,DEQ is required to develop maintenance plans for carbon monoxide and ozone to ensure continued t g compliance. At the local level, the City can have a positive impact on air quality. Land use, transportation, and public facility planning can promote land development patterns and trans- portation systems that reduce dependence on the automobile. The city can coordinate with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to ensure 6-2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan x Air Resources that industries requiring DEQ permits comply with state and federal regulations. Also, the city can protect existing natural areas and mature trees and promote and participate in tree planting efforts. Vegetation has the natural ability to convert and sequester carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Trees and shrubs can also serve to screen and buffer dissimilar land uses and lessen noise pollu- tion. The City can also ensure its codes and regulations prevent and mitigate other negative air quality impacts associated with urban development such as visible emissions, odors,glare and heat. KEY FINDINGS ■ Within urban areas, air quality is often much worse along major roadways. ■ DEQ has issued six active Air Containinant Discharge Permits (RCDP) within the City to regulate minor sources of contaminant emissions. ■ Motor vehicles are now the primary source of air pollution in Oregon and, due to population increases, the number of miles driven daily by Tigard residents has increased 67% since 1990. ■ The primary sources of household pollutants in Tigard include wood burning fireplaces, and lawn and garden equipment. ■ The Oregon Legislature adopted a number of specific measures to address air quality in the region. ■ The citizens of Tigard value trees and natural resources and feel that protecting these resources will benefit the community. GOAL 6.1 Reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the community and region. 110 1,1 Cl ES 1. The City shall require that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 2. The City shall support regional and state plans and programs to attain regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 3. The City shall promote land use patterns which reduce dependency on the automobile, are compatible with existing neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for walking, biking, and/or public transit. 4. The City shall continue to investigate and implement practices that reduce air pollution associated with municipal operations. Comprehensive Plan I Cite of Tigard 6-3 cav �` ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 5. The City shall cooperate with other public agencies to minimize localized transportation impacts to air quality through intersection improvements, access management, intelligent transportation systems, etc. 6. The City shall encourage the maintenance and improvement of open spaces, natural resources, and the City's tree canopy to sustain their positive contribution to air quality. 7. The City shall improve the Environmental Performance Standards to minimize impacts from noise and light pollution. 8. The City shall encourage citizens to reduce air quality impacts associated with household activities. €tI'.COMMENDED ACTION !1'1I?ASITREg i. Perform a land use analysis to identify residential zones that could potentially accommodate mixed use or neighborhood commercial development. ii. Adopt and implement development regulations that include provisions or incentives for alternative transportation use,particularly in Metro designated corridors and centers. iii. Perform a sidewalk inventory that results in a citywide GIS layer to be used for gap analysis and the creation of a sidewalk improvement plan. iv. Identify neighborhoods underserved by public transit and seek improvement to service in these areas. t: Pursue funding for transportation related projects that would reduce congestion by improving flow,but not by increasing capacity. vi. Expand the Free Street Tree Program by actively engaging neighborhoods and creating a pool of community volunteers to help with the plantings. vii. Place educational materials in the schools,Tigard Public Library, and City Hall that demonstrate actions individuals can implement to help improve air quality in the community. viii.Research light trespass regulations from other municipalities and consider developing standards for Tigard. Section 2: Water Resources Quality The quality of the water in our aquifers, streams,rivers, lakes, and wetlands is important to the health and welfare of the community, as well as the fish and 6-4 Cita,of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Water Resources wildlife that rely on clean water for habitat. To limit harmful unpacts from human activities on water quality, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was enacted. It regulates the discharge of pollutants into waterways through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. In the State of Oregon, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been charged with estab- lishing standards,regulating, and monitoring Oregon's waters for compliance with the CWA and NPDES. Large municipalities typically have NPDES permits for their wastewater treatment facilities p and for stormwater runoff, called a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. In t urban Washington County,which includes the City of Tigard, the permits have been combined 8 and are held by Clean`dater Services (CWS). The combined permit was issued for the entire Tualatin River watershed to guide a basin-wide t 0 effort to improve water quality. It requires CWS to submit a Stormwater Management Plan and a Wastewater Management Plan to DEQ. These two plans outline the best management practices that CWS,its member cities, and Washington � s County commit to employ to reduce pollutant discharges, regulate temperature, and comply with any Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) levels that have been established. , The City of Tigard is a co-implementer of h the permits and associated plans through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with CWS. The IGA outlines the functions the City must , perform that are critical to the operation, main- tenance, and management of stormwater and aw wastewater facilities and to ensure compliance with the CWA. Separate from the NPDES permit process, Clean Water Services has developed a Surface Water Management Program to manage non-point source pollution impacts on water quality. The Hwltl2y Streavis Plan, a public education program, and watershed restoration projects are among the several activities undertaken Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 6-5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY to improve the water quality of streams and wetlands within the Tualatin River basin. The City also has an important role in improving water quality. For example,it has committed staff and resources to implement the Healtly Streams Plan. This involves ongoing efforts to restore stream health and associated riparian areas, educating the public about how individual actions can improve water quality, and coordinating policies and actions with other jurisdictions and agencies. These actions help maintain compliancewith Metro's Urban Growl)Management Functional Plan Title 13 and implement the Nature in Neighborhoods Program. Tigard also seeks to improve water quality by adopting land use policies and regulations to prevent erosion and protect floodplains and other sensitive lands including tree groves,wetlands, and stream corridors. Land use regulations can also help reduce water pollution by reducing impervious surfaces, and requiring storm water retention and treatment on-site. In addition, the City can provide education about how low-impact development and green building techniques can conserve water and protect water quality. Furthermore the city maintains a sewer extension program to connect properties to the city sewer system that rely on septic tanks and drain fields. KEY FINDINGS ■ Water quality in the Tualatin River basin has been generally improving since the 1970s, despite continued urbanization in the watershed. ■ In 2006, Oregon DEQ characterized both Fanno Creek and the Tualatin River as having"poor"water quality within the City of Tigard. However, this is an improvement from the"very poor" ranking received in 1995. ■ Non-point sources are the largest contributors to water pollution in both Oregon and the Tualatin River basin. ■ Within Tigard,run-off from impervious surfaces,pet waste, and erosion/ sedimentation are the most problematic non-point sources of pollution. ■ To enhance water quality, the City has an active program of tree planting, water quality facility construction (vegetated swales and retention basins), and stream corridor and wetland enhancements. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. 6-6 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Water Resources ('-10 G O.A.t_ 6.2 Ensure land use activities protect and enhance the community's water quality. I'01A('-* 1.ES 1. The City shall require that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for water quality. 2. The City shall continue cooperation with federal, state, and regional agencies in the management of Tigard's water resources , and the implementation of plans and programs. 3. The City shall encourage the use of low impact development practices that reduce storm«pater impacts from new and existing development. 4. The City shall protect, restore, and enhance, to the extent practical, the natural functions of stream corridors, " trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water quality. 5. The City shall require measures to 8 minimize erosion and storm run-off from development sites during and after construction. 6. The City shall continue to collaborate on informing the public of techniques and practices private individuals can employ to help correct water quality issues. 7. The City shall investigate and use, to the extent practical,measures that limit the community's effective impervious area. 8. The City shall lead by example and develop green concepts for stormwater management at City facilities. 9. The City shall encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington County to improve the quality of stormwater run-off from their facilities. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 6-7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 10. The City shall continue to facilitate the extension of the City's wastewater system to neighborhoods without service within the Tigard Urban Service Area,provided: A. Properties benefiting from the extension pay their fair share of the cost; and B. Annexation occurs prior to any property receiving service. RECOMMENDED Ac'rJON MEASI RES i. Research and implement incentives that encourage development to minimize impervious surface coverage. ii. Continue to implement the CWS Healthy Streams Plan. iii. Work with the Tree Board to develop an urban tree management and preservation program that increases the canopy cover in Tigard. iv. Continue to inventory outfalls from non-treated stormwater systems and identify alternatives for improving the water quality released from them. i7 Encourage owners of property located in the 100-year floodplain to develop a management plan that will allow for their natural function in removing pollutants from the stream system. vi. Develop baseline measures of effectiveness for erosion control during construction. vii. Continue a grant program that would provide funds to organizations to develop educational programs. viii.Research the need and feasibility of public restrooms to provide sanitary facilities for the City's homeless population. ix. Install signage and doggie pooper bags to encourage the clean up of dog waste in public parks. x. Evaluate the City's street cleaning practices to ensure they are performing up to their intended results. xi. Research the feasibility of a commercial parking lot cleaning program. xii. Inform the public about effects of flushing pharmaceuticals and develop a program to collect and properly dispose of thein so they do not reach and contaminate our streams. xiii. Research the feasibility of incentives for new development and retrofits to use green concepts during parking lot construction. 6-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan � E d Land Resources Section 3: Land Resources Quality Modern life inevitably leads to the production of waste. From the point in time when cities are first developed, and continuing throughout their occupancy, by-products of human activity must be collected and properly disposed of to protect the health of both people and the natural environment. To accom- plish this, the state of Oregon and Metro has partnered to create laws, rules, and programs to direct reduction and efficient removal of waste. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for ensuring compliance with state rules and statutes. DEQ is also responsible for preparing the Oregon State Integrated Resource and Solid lY/arte Management Plan. Within the Portland Metropolitan Region, Metro has the responsibility for oversight and management of solid waste collection and disposal. This includes the responsibility=to prepare and update the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The regional plan establishes the framework for coordinating most solid waste collection and disposal programs, directing waste reduction and recovery efforts, identifying roles and responsibilities, and fulfilling DEQ's requirement that the region have an overall waste reduction plan. The Regional Plan is also respon- sible for recommending ways to address the solid waste management impacts of future population and employment growth. Tigard participates in Metro's plan update process and implements the plan through the Washington County Cooperative,which includes a number of cities in Washington County. This regional collaboration is important to reducing the amount of waste generated and entering landfills. At the local level, the City is responsible for regulating and managing solid waste and recycling collection services within the city limits, and reviewing collec- tion rates and service standards. Garbage and recycling collection services are provided by private haulers who operate within established franchise bound- aries. The City enters into franchise agreements with the private haulers for the removal of solid waste generated from residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 6-9 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY KEY FINDINGS ■ Per capita generation of solid waste has increased annually by 3.2% over the last ten years in the Portland metropolitan region. ■ The region had a 59%waste reduction rate in 2005 and has set a target of 64% by 2009. ■ Tigard's residential recycling rate was 53.5%in 2005,while the commercial recycling rate was 22.7%. ■ Regionwide, there are significant opportunities for waste reduction improvements in the construction and business sectors. ■ Oregon DEQ regulates hazardous waste collection, disposal, and cleanup programs. DEQ also provides education and technical programs to reduce risks associated with hazardous wastes. ■ Metro maintains its own household hazardous waste recovery program in cooperation with DEQ. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon the community. GOAL 6.3 Reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills. P0.1...ICIES 1. The City shall continue collaborating with federal, state, and regional agencies in the development and implementation of solid waste management plans and programs. 2. The City shall regulate and manage solid waste and recycling collection services through franchise agreements that: A. Ensure recycling opportunities are accessible to all households, businesses, and institutions; B. Implement waste reduction measures through prevention and recovery efforts; C. Remain cost effective and environmentally sensitive;and D. Comply with applicable plans,policies, and laws. 3. The City shall collaborate with the appropriate agencies to ensure proper permitting, collection, disposal, and cleanup of hazardous wastes. 4. The City shall use public education to promote: A. Opportunities for recycling, composting,and reuse; B. Reduction of household hazardous waste and its proper disposal;and 6-10 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan sem; Land Resources C. Reduction of solid waste generated from construction and business activities. S. The City shall reduce the amount of solid waste associated with municipal operations. RECtaAll MI'll N1.)I_11) A.CTI 0N MEASC RES i. Find long-term partners and plan a yearly E-Waste Collection Event similar to the one in September 2006. ii. Start a composting program (including education) for City employees, including the purchasing of compostable plates,utensils, and cups. iii. Research commercial and construction recycling programs that could be implemented in Tigard. iv. Develop and maintain a GIS database of DEQ hazardous waste permit sites and hazardous cleanup sites. v Work with franchise haulers to adjust yard debris pick-up schedules to correspond with the demand during different seasons. vi. Research the possibility of expanding the number of items that can be recycled curbside. vii. Work with local businesses to act as collection points for household hazardous waste. For example, home centers would collect fluorescent light bulbs while paint stores would collect old,unused paint. viii.Work with other jurisdictions to consider the creation of a countywide Office of Sustainability. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 6-11 ¢.A,1D7 WATER E LAND AND DESOU GES QUALITY to Q-49-d 4-M.prove the qufthty of the air-,lftftd and watertt e sta it issues, thT-otighout our nation and region, ftgeneieg deafing with seine aspeet of otir en-viroftiment. NafionaHy, there is a eonfasiiV array o 7mps and 7 others who deal with environmental aspeets o* inaswmeh ag 4teir a ffnpinges tftl ftreas of e--. 7 eofttrol and ttnder-stftnding of out eta etn t in addition, et_e-are-other-that devote-oak s tV 7 State and regional atithat-ity bring to bear ftiore speeifie eoneetfts ftnd r-eguht6ons mgarding the -iffl-praeting Tigard is Metro, wl-Aeh has responsibility for, air quality,watei! and solid waste , ear {#e� x-92-4-S} 4-4 AIR QUALITY iVI:tL.:n the'I''iga-.,1 Planning Af-ea l V are 11- - -.- ottree FJ 11 111RIV N J quality,The G", .,,-d lies vAthin the Poi!dand Vaneottvei! interstate Air Quality Maintenanee Area (AQNLA�. This atea is deseribed in the draft State implementation Plan (SIP) for published joii� by the Depar"ent-of Environmental Quality and the Meti-opolitaft it A Q„R e ........:�..,ent fef- the 1a t,1 federal 1 .M Y ..1:t 1 \,1�1.11LLV V t meeting J a i standards for ozefte 2tfid is pr-edieted to )fiattftfflment to at least 1987 ut-Aess 6-12 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 additianA eont±oltneasures—aye-tiftdexia#en. The final ozone Par-daftd Vaneetwer AQMA was adopted itt jtAy, 4 9 82, and is pf-edieted to bring the at-eft into — ft the Pordand---N"ftneauver AQ , 1982.The df-aft SIP als )nattaintnent in 1982 far- G9 (near- Highway 99Vv�. q1te final e the 993F , the-at e-iattainment. PC)hi rv�r TLS L' !'T'T'Y SHALL! T T ; a. MAINTAIN I TAT"A IN AND 1NIPRO TE THE QUALITY TTY OF TIG A DTIC AlD Y-YYiY'��7TYT`P'-7T1 CTi —Y2' �7Z-11 V111W V QUALITY AND GOTINjURISDIGTIONS AND AGENCIES TO—REDUCE—rzR POLLUTIONS WITHINT14E TOD TLAND i`1"iY^ T VER AIRQUALITY TTY T R A T-TTL N A-TC AREA. f�� ADQT�A� V111V�L bb.WHERE APPLICABLE, PP ICARTL, REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE AGENGV' T! T ALL APPLICABLEST e-TTI e D DS GAN N BE PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OVAL OF eA LAND USE PROPOS e. APPLY THE MEASURES DESGPdBE-D THE DEQ HANDBOOK "E-?�A7777ILME^ QUALITYELEMENTS OF OREGON T G GGNIPREHENSIVE LAND USE PEANS" TO LAND USE Ts LETTNG THE;POTENTIALTO A'CFLGT AIR QUALITY. TTY 1TAT) TTATION STRATEGIES 1. 4he City shall eaordinotte with Metfa aftd E)-EQ to att and tnaintaift the air quality gaft deser-ibed in the State implementation Plan (SIP). 2. The Gity shaR eont�me to utdize expertise wvagable at the Department of Qttality, Metro, and other- relevant -61......3 to eoerdinate efforts aimed 2tt redueing—a-If 3. T T •Tseeh ti±nems--eantrol s , the Gity of Tigard shaR use measftte� Qeseiib e e DE;Q Handbook fa " 6-13 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 Gontptehefisive Land Use Plans" when planning any develop es hff,-ing 44 to ensure that land uses and aetivities in Tigard eanip4y vvith Fedetal and State ait quality standards-. of a4ternate imodes of transportation, espeeiaRy mass transit and pedes 4. WATER nrrnrrTY Findings The qaa-hty of i s surfaee waters are fair-, inastn"eh as the waters afe not used figl-! dtiftl Some infiltration problems exist in the sewage systents. Reduetion of open > > u±ban storm runoff in sewers, ereeks and • Off-set.i C) 9 ean reduee the negative effeets of urban development an water quali and quantity ptablems. Emainples ifielude an site retention/ detention of storim , f f ' Tigard ineluded, must foHow the standards eontained in the GWS's Design and Gonstmetion manual. nllrr�a 6-14 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 4.2.' ALL DE— E-T 4 i"'Q'2—WITHIPT T14E TI ARD URBAN --ANNI 'YLT ARE,S C�A T T^GOMPL—� IT14 APP IG A BLE FEDER FEDERAL, STATE RRa IC)?� . 8f-d.-9215) 4.2.2 THE GITY SHALL REGOGNIZE AND ASSUME ITS RESPONSIBILITY FG GP RATINiP Tri-^I' NING, A N 9LAS ONv A iER SYSTEMS AS DESIGNATED TAT ME-TREYS PASTE TDHATTIEATT To?LOAGEMENT GOMPONENT. Of-d. 02 15) 1NIP ET TEATT A TIGN CTD A TE G lE'C 1. in or-dei! to ktnpr-eve the watef- quahty afid quantity in the Tigard Area, the City shaH eensidef t6' help eor-teet water-quality pt-oblems water quality v e. Regtaate site planning for- new development and eonstr-uetion thtough the Tig CC. flows;d. iner-ease storage and retention ef sto,-m i-daeff to lower-and delay peak stoma e. Reduee sqeet related water quahty and quantity pi-ableins; and 2. 4he Gity shall not peffrdt if�sti:ial or other uses whieh violate State of Of-egatt wotter- qftility diseharge standar-ds. I s or the Glean Water- Se±viee sewer-age systems. 4.3 ATFL POLLUTION T TTION Findings 6-15 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 Motor-vehiele aaffie noise is the tnftjot- eoetribetof to the ambient ftoise level in Tigard. Neise levels for-ah-most A residential dist±iets in Tigar-d appear-to be widtiff aeeeptable levels. 4he highest fteise itno:els appear to be found along Paeifie Highway (99,Xg, Main St-j!eef, I S; 14wy. 217 and HaH Boulevard. and 3) land use eantrals. The first two eomponents afe eur-tently being addressed by private government responsibility. 4.3-1 THE CITY Cu ALL! T REQUIRE L' TIFATET G•i'Y'iYL:Y"V'Y PROPOSALS LOCATED 1N d AT/ITCL• ���c �rrv�rvvr�� GO-N!`TED AREA OR A USE W44 T!zc-HDcrE A TES NOISE T-- N EXCESS OF THE APPLICABLE S4A.14D RDS TO EPTGGRPORn TL` TUL• FOLLOWING(IAV ING 1-14TO THE CTTL' PLAN, TAT. 1 BUILDING TITN` T)T A f EMELT ON THE SITH IN AN AREA WHE THE-N,OT�LEVELS—' WI T HAVE A TE A T INI IAT TT P A CT; C) 7 LANDSCAPING ATD OTHER TL•GH-NTl UES TO LESSEN -NNIS IN an�TTO JLCOMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING D O TNTIING LAND T��TD rT� SES b. NOISE AND APP Y TH DEQ LAND USE GO IPA TIB TT TTY PROGRAM. n ava-ca_, - eWHERE APPLIGABL-E REQUIRE ASTATEMENT FRGNI TLTL TTi P ET?ENTATIGN CTD ATL`GlE 17�ItZT"TPITurV'rZTiT�rV-T1 1QTiTQ'iT'-7 1. The Tigard Community Development Gode shall ensttre that future 11noise sensitive" 6-16 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 Quality (DEQ) noise standaMs are met mid neighboring "noise sensitive" pt-operties al!e not Quahty (DEQ) whe 50HImereift! ot- ift�st±ifti uses in or near residential areas to prevent degradation of pre-viously quiet en-viromments. 4.4 LAND RESO RGE- Fifidiftgs Solid waste disposal is a regional eoneern rel C) C) lal SOIU60W. I and qttftht:y in Tigat-d is not etfffendy threatened by a inge seale waste disposal site. -I-4e ' ,-•-...,a fe6v* and eeesses in Tigard eentribut to the quantity a disposal in the metropolitan areft-. Althottgh ?ASD has the atithatity ovet- solid waste site loeation, loeal gover-ninents WiH be POLiciEs 4.4.1 THE GTTY SHALL r r Me INTAIN AND 1 IPRO P E, 1F POSSIBLE, THE Gr rR n FrTT QUAL14Y OF TIGARD'S LAND RESOURCES-. q A 7 THE G14Y SHALL AA T ZLI GNIZ � T TCTI'C RHSP NSIBTT TTV AND AUTHORITY �- 1�2'V�1�1Z+TITTITY'D'-"'rsoTiT�i'r�I 1-Z TO PREPARE AND Rv(PLEMENLE A SOLID SALASTE;MANAGEMENT PLAN. TTP zTrENTmTION STRATEGIES S Department of Effvi±onmental Quahty (DE;Q),in the solid waste site seleetion pl!Oeess. 2. The Gity shaH diseottrage solid waste sites whieh would advenely affeet fteighboting land us ft. Depth to water-tftble,- 17. il , 6-17 Environmental Quality CPA2007-00001 p r on-ser vation `Land and uses developed on the land shall be unaged and controlled so as to maximi.Ze the conservation of all forms of energy, based upon sound economic principles. " 0 ur way of life is powered by energy. From the construction process to home heating to getting around the community, affordable and reliable energy sources are counted upon to sustain our needs. Energy also drives the economy and has a significant impact on the environment. These roles are important to consider when planning for future sources, distribution, conservation efforts,land use, transportation, and development patterns. The City's commitment to manage land use to conserve energy is based on Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 13. F kk r v� NIMAN- � P k.: ' I ..M "Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy,based on sound economic principles." Tigard residents envision a future where access to reliable energy supplies and their use do not degrade the environmental quality of the community. They recognize the importance of renewable energy resources for the economy, the value in conservation efforts, and the significance of land use and transportation planning on energy consumption. Public transportation and a well-connected bicycle and pedestrian network are services greatly supported by the community. The community also recognizes that the City can employ new techniques and technologies in municipal operations, as well as encouraging citizens to take a personal interest in energy consumption and conservation. The City of Tigard currently has no energy resources and no future plans to develop any generation or supply facilities. The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) has taken the statewide lead by planning to ensure an adequate, afford- able, and clean energy supply is available for Oregonians. The DOE produces the Oregon Energy Plan on a biennial basis. It assesses energy demand and supply in the state, identifies issues affecting energy, and presents an action plan to meet the goals of the plan. Energy conditions and future issues identified by the 2005-2007 Oregon Energy Plan include: ■ Unstable energy pricing and supply will continue to affect communities as it did in 2002 when Oregonians spent 50%more per unit of energy to heat their homes than in 1998. ■ World oil production may peak in the next decade and begin a long- term decline. Coupled with a growth in worldwide demand, peak oil will maintain or increase already high oil prices. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 134 ENERGY CONSERVATION ■ Natural gas supplies from North America are declining,while prices have doubled in the past five years. Worldwide competition for the gas is also expected to increase. To address these issues, the Oregon Energy Plan recommends conservation efforts for households, businesses, industry, and transportation, as well as developing clean and renewable energy resources. These .' efforts can provide insulation from, and reduce the community's vulnerability to,volatile pricing and supplies. They are also consistent with a statewide planning Goal 13 for maximizing the conservation of all forms of energy. Building s efficiency standards, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating I system,and weatherization programs are options for promoting energy conservation in build- ings. Metro's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is required to address energy conservation, effi- ciency, and alternative transportation options ' under state and federal law. Options include F , driving less, buying fuel-efficient vehicles, or using alternative fuels. Tigard has the ability to affect energy conserva- tion efforts through developing efficient land use and transportation plans that reduce automobile trips.This includes promoting compact mixed use p: communities, and transit use and development. The City can lead by example in utilizing alterna- tive energies and becoming more energy efficient in municipal operations. Tigard can also challenge 1'�} residents to reach energy conservation goals set by the community. K t:; "I-IN 1) i.N C;`,"S ■ Transportation is the largest use of energy in the state at 38%. A considerable reduction in energy use can be made with individuals altering their habits related to the use of motor vehicles. ■ The City has no energy generation or supply facilities and therefore the 13-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan community's energy supply and pricing is controlled by forces beyond its direct influence. ■ A number of alternative fuel options exist for motor vehicles,but supplies and availability are limited. ■ Large energy uses which the City has control over include street lighting, water transfer pumps, heating and cooling of municipal buildings, and the motor vehicle pool. ■ Solar-generated power and wood heating are the two most common options available to the community for producing their own energy.Wood heating can be problematic to air quality due to the release of fine particulate matter. ■ Weatherization, energy efficient building materials and appliances, and alternative energy sources can all reduce energy consumption in buildings. ■ The citizens of 'Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the development of a well connected network. ■ The citizens of Tigard value access to bus service in the community. ■ The following land use planning strategies can result in a more energy- efficient community: ■ Establishing mixed-use zones to encourage working, living, and shopping in the same neighborhood ■ Providing opportunities for increased density along public transit lines ■ Support a public transit system that is reliable, connected, and efficient ■ Building a bicycle and pedestrian network that is connected, safe, and accessible ■ Connecting streets for efficiency and reducing congestion ■ Re-use of vacant and underutilized land. 13.1 Reduce energy consumption. 1. The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through: A. Land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile; B. Public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient;and C. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 13-3 r %5,a , Cy�tESS P' " `� ENERGY CONSERVATION 2. The City shall implement regional and state regulations, plans, and programs that promote energy conservation. 3. The City shall require future development to consider topography, vegetation, and solar access during the design phase to reduce demands for artificial heating, cooling, and lighting. 4. The City shall iMplement and enforce state energy efficiency standards during the building permit review process. 5. The City shall take a leadership role in local energy matters by: A. Designing and developing public facilities,wherever possible, that take advantage of alternative energy sources and conserve energy in operations; B. Conducting energy audits on existing City facilities andimplementing cost- � . effective recommendations as soon as possible; C. Investigating and participating in, when feasible,green energy programs, which use renewable energy resources; and D. Continuing to investigate new technologies that can reduce municipal energy consumption. 6. The City shall support energy conservation by: A. Encouraging designs that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or other accepted standards or achieve a minimi-nn certification; B. Informing the public about personal actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption; C. Directing the private sector to the variety of available incentives programs; and D. Providing flexibility in the land use process to take advantage of solar radiation. . , . t.i. "'� rr 3�' tt,("T ] 0 N M:f. °. S i. Create a process that requires new development to consider topography,vegetation, and solar access during the design phase. 13-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan ii. Develop target decreases for energy consumption associated with municipal operations. iii. Purchase a percentage of Green Energy for municipal operations and then challenge the community to do the same. iv. Research and implement incentives and development codes that would encourage energy efficiency in new developments. v Survey the community about energy consumption and identify top concerns that could be addressed through conservation incentives. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 13-5 9.ENE GT Statewide Platifting Goal#13; 7 develeptnent II energy, ba 11 objeetives of the goal but they are Rat wrkfen at the level of detail neeessft" 7 most r-eftdily 7 least eftVirefifnewany Additional in�nmation an this topie is available in the 11 Findinp energy effieient aanspai!tafiefi modes and land use patterns, r-edueing"*vel distaftees between residential and war-lk at-efts,ififilling vaeant land,iftereasing densities of!an uses as a whole and eneettraging alter All for-tns of nan r-eliewable energy setffeeg used today ate ffitite and the eost E)f these settiees has inereased as the supply has deereased. i far-heating and eaeling these str-uetut-es. f woodber stoves ean have adverse effeets an air-quahty if it�eperly used. 13-6 Energy Conservation CPA2007-00001 ..t.. fts ..tu. e.t.. fnte.tio to thei Innds t.+ r.t..y and adi .+t stfue"es. c...,.,.tt ,.t, wind gefte�r,.tifig dev4ees may be ft v4ible ,.tt T49ard re 0 tt n �a ;,t A nnr r�rEc 94A zc�v 1�r SHALL ENGOvRCGREDUCTION E CTIO -rN E LL r !`lIATC'TiMPTION RV lNGRE A SETT OPPORTUNITIESTORc2.T"VERG Cl�7Y'�3i7iYtY"Y'YC7rr m 1z Pct GONSER V A TION AND THE I)R OD GTION nE ENERGY FROM corc:� rc-v-rrrroz�c�-ri-v�-r-tr�-riccrn-vczzorP-o �.�.�.�� ArTERATATINTE SOURCES. ( 1 2 TLE GITV SHALL ECTTRrTSU TRALTNGTD AND ETEETIGTIEAT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHIGH COMPLEMENTS EMENTS THE LA ATTI USE PLAN N AND rS DESIGNED TO NID41MIZE ENERGY lNIP A(`TS (1 1 3 THE CITY 8 A L EANGO TD AGE LAND USE DEVELOPMENT VV+IIGH .�-.� � _, Pco c=a-roz—azrav c�-oaz�az�orr�rarPry v-rrrcrr EMPHASIZES SIZES SlII TATA ENERGY GONSERTT A TInAT DESIGN A ATTI v—ivrrrm�zci��v-vrPnzrn—scvr��ra��rcv�rrrc�r�n DESIGN. 1��. G ONSTRr CTInAT 1 ,ITT ET aENT A TrnAT STRATEGIES TEGIES 4. The Gity shall eneaufage publie and p ms that offer-weathefii5afian an ., > > 2. 4he Tigar-d Geft-Antwii+y Developiment Code shall aRE)w fat! a variety ef hffil •, • • shall,4. The Gity in the allow for-mare fle3dbili > 8. The Gity shall eaerdinate with ffad support publie a-ad piivate pla-afting efforts that > > • 13-7 Energy Conservation CPA2007-00001 e. limpaets upon di-:ainage-, 3. The City shall efistife that fewi-e lafid use aet��s with siptifieant waste and pr-aeess Quality at-afty other-intei!ested State at Federal ageney when r- posed!an 13-8 Energy Conservation CPA2007-00001 c �.�bstW`,"�^,. ��''�u"s r�a. � ,�,,,k•a '�"" #ter' •4'T'"F"+4+? Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Sace 'To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, mhere appropriate, to provide for the siting of recreational facilities, including destination resorts. " ccess to parks, recreation, trails,and open space enhances the livability of a community and contributes to the well-being of its residents. These amenities provide a variety of opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy both active and passive activities, while also helping to preserve open space,wildlife habitat, and natural resources. Parks may also serve as informal meeting places to draw people together and create a sense of place.These public lands and facilities are highly appreciated by Tigard's residents and the City is committed to their adequate provision. Statewide Planning Goal 8 requires Oregon jurisdictions to plan for recreational needs and this becomes especially important as the City, begins to approach full development. "To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and,where appropriate,to provide for the siting of recreational facilities,including destination resorts." The community envisions a future where a wide variety of recreational oppor- tunities is available through a diverse system of parks, trails, and open spaces. This system would be distributed throughout the community and easily acces- sible from all neighborhoods. It includes not only developed parks,but open spaces to protect natural resources that the community holds in high regard.The citizens also know that simply planning for and providing the opportunities is not enough,but funding must be secure to properly manage and maintain the system. The Tigard park system currently includes 169 acres of City parkland and 182 acres of greenway and other preservation-oriented sites. These figures equate to 3.7 acres of developed area and 4.0 acres of natural area per thousand residents. Most of this park and greenway land is located within the floodplain. In addition to parks and open spaces,Tigard has developed a successful trail program, consisting of 9 miles of completed trails. These trails provide both recreation opportunities and transportation links throughout the community. A major source of parkland acquisition and development funds has come from the park System Development Charge (SDC) on new development, first imposed in 1977. The City does not sponsor a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. The Tigard Park System Master Plan covers the city proper and the unincorporated Urban Services Area. Subsequent to the master plan's adoption in 1999, the City added 19.3 acres of parkland and 24.1 acres of greenway. Because of population increases during the same period, the City's existing level of service through 2006 held steady at 7.7 acres of public parks and open space per thousand population. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 8-1 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE KEY FINDINGS ■ The system of adding parks and related land and facilities in the City has kept up with growth in the seven years since the Park System Master Plan's adoption in 1999 (7.7 acres/1000 residents),but has not achieved the Plan's aspirational standard. ■ Many areas of the City are park deficient. ■ The land supply available for parks and open space is becoming smaller and more expensive. ■ Given the level of development in Tigard, sufficient land for neighborhood parks is unavailable to meet the needs of underserved residential and non- residential areas. ■ Many non-City-owned lands and facilities serve the park and leisure needs of Tigard residents. ■ The City lacks a trail master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ■ The City has regulations in place that effectively provide for block links and pedestrian connections in new neighborhoods. However,there are significant gaps in the off-street pedestrian system within older neighborhoods. ■ Citizen groups have identified a trail route within Northeast Tigard that includes on and off street segments to connect with the City of Portland- adopted SW Communities trail network. Citizens have proposed that this route be considered for adoption into the Tigard trail plan. ■ The trail officially identified by Tigard as the "Powerline Trail" is a segment of a larger inter-jurisdictional trail formally identified as the "Westside Trail" in the Metro Regional Trails Map. ■ The City does not operate a recreation program and is not served by a special park and recreation district. Consequently;Tigard residents have limited opportunities to participate in recreation programs. ■ Overall, City parklands are well maintained. Maintenance problems identified in the 1999 Tigard Park System Master Plan have been, or are being, addressed. ■ The new Park SDC methodology sets a per-project percentage limit on the use of SDC funds. Some 63% of the cost of park improvements is assigned to non-SDC funding sources. At this time, the City does not have a stable source of revenue that can be used as the companion funding source for capital projects. ■ Many of the projects identified in the Parks SDC parks capacity program are located in the Bull Mountain Urban Services Area and not within the City limits. 8-2 City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan ■ Tigard does not have a parks foundation. Such foundations provide local governments with important additional programs to finance park and open space projects. ■ The City has been proactive in working with the Tigard Water District for the use of reservoir properties for open space. Partnership plans with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school playgrounds to meet neighborhood park needs have not been developed. addition , t ■ Volunteers annually contribute thousands of hours to Tigaid's park system and areparks and open a non-monetary funding source for park maintenance and improvements. spaces, Tigard ■ In recent years, the City has developed and employed innovative methods to has developed create more active park acreage to serve community needs. This has included making use of a state infrastructure trail program, loan program to expand Cook Park and making certain types of industrially zoned consisting properties available for park uses. ■ The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian of of and bicycle paths in the community completed and support the development of a well connected network. tralls. ■ The citizens of Tigard value access to neighborhood parks and open space within a half mile of their homes. ■ The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural resources. ■ The citizen's of Tigard are concerned about the lack of a public recreation program and the lack of an adequate number of parks in the community. GOAL 8.1 Provide a wide variety of high quality park and open spaces for all residents,including both: A. Developed areas with facilities for active recreation; and B. Undeveloped areas for nature-oriented recreation and the protection and enhancement of valuable natural resources within the parks and open space system. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 8-3 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE POLICIES 1. Tigard shall acquire, develop, and maintain a diverse system of parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities that are safe, functional, and accessible to all of its population. 2. The City shall preserve and,where appropriate,acquire and improve natural areas located within a half mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational opportunities. 3. The City shall seek to achieve or exceed the ideal park service level standard of 11.0 acres of parkland per thousand population. 4. The City shall endeavor to develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within other parks, such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. 5. The City shall develop other parks,including linear parks, special use facilities,urban plazas, skate parks, and pet areas, consistent with the descriptions and standards contained in the park system master plan. 6. The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources and other open spaces to additionally provide nature-oriented outdoor recreation and trail-related activities. 7. The City shall ensure public safety is a consideration in the planning, design, and management of parks, open spaces and trails. 8. The City shall enforce park rules to protect public safety. 9. The City shall integrate green concepts into park and open space design, maintenance, and operations. 10. In addition to standing committees, such as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Tree Board,the City shall continue to involve its residents and businesses as active participants and partners in all aspects of providing park and recreational services. 11. The City shall ensure that the community at large is adequately informed of recreation opportunities and programs;issues affecting park, open space, and recreation services; and volunteer opportunities. 12. The City shall, either directly or in coordination with other stakeholders and agencies, seek opportunities to acquire public open space. 13. The City shall build and maintain partnerships with other governmental and private agencies and organizations to optimize funding and facility resources and improve park and recreational opportunities. 14. When considering acquisition of new parkland and open space, the 8_4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan City shall identify funding for required maintenance and public safety activities. 15. The City shall require all development to pay a parks system development charge or to dedicate land in lieu of a park system development charge. 16. The City shall continue to encourage and recognize the important role of volunteers and community groups in meeting City park, trail, open space, and recreation needs and in building stewardship and promoting I community pride. 17. The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways shall seek that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's to establish natural resources,including rare or state and federally listed species, and provideand manage nature in the city opportunities. 18. The City shall provide funding for a high i fully level of park, open space, and recreational facility maintenance. functional 19. The City shall seek to establish and ,,,urban manage a fully functional urban forest. 20. The City shall continue to improve accessfo to neighborhood parks and other facilities in order to serve all citizens regardless of abilim 21. Acceptance of any land donated for park purposes shall be based upon its usefulness and adaptability to the Park System Master Plan. 22. City-owned property may be used for private wetlands mitigation considered on a case-by-case basis. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Review and update the Parks System Master Plan every 5 years. ii. Develop master plans for each park that: identify the locations and types of development that will occur in the park,preserve natural areas, and ensure development that promotes safe and aesthetically pleasing environments. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 8-5 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE iii. Consider and respond to Tigard's social and demographic characteristics,including its cultural diversity;when planning for and investing in park improvements. iv. Consider the development of a partnership plan with the school district for the renovation and joint use of school grounds in park deficient areas to meet neighborhood park needs. V. Coordinate with and support Metro, Oregon State Parks, the National Park Service and other agencies and that provide parks, open spaces, and recreational activities in or near Tigard. Vi. Promote a safe environment in the City's parks and open spaces through on-going contact and coordination with public safety officials. vii. Consider the development of a marketing and communication plan to inform the public about the value of parks and the recreational services they provide. viii. Develop and distribute maps and brochures to educate users about the park and open space system and promote appropriate use. ix. Revise and update the Park System Development Charge (SDC) Methodology to reflect current land and development costs and to consider: A. The development of a dependable,long term funding source or sources that can be used to provide the overall project costs assigned to non-SDC funding sources in the SDC study's capital improvement program; B. Adjustments to the extraterritorial (Urban Growth Area) improvement projects identified in the SDC capital improvement program; and C. Adjustments to the SDC fee structure that reflects realistic non-SDC revenue expectations. X. Seek timely voter approval to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and improvements. xi. Utilize alternative methods to acquire and develop open space, parks, and trails, including local improvement districts,purchase of easements and development rights,life estates, etc. xii. Work to increase grants and donations from new sources for operating and capital funding. xiii. Consider the establishment of a parks foundation to assist with fund raising, and acquisition, and special projects. xiv Explore additional ways to acknowledge and recognize sponsors and donors. 8-6 Citi-of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Xv. Continue to use park reservation fee schedules that provide cost recovery balanced against needed services. Provide services to City residents at lower costs than to non-residents. xvi. Continue efforts to involve the public in the allocation of and request for funds. --vii. Identify funding for required maintenance and management activities when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. xviii. Where applicable, take into consideration the costs of pubic safety services when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. xix. Make parks, trails, and open spaces universally accessible by as many people as possible. XX. Provide public access to public open space in ways that protect and preserve sensitive natural resources. xxi. Continue to seek the assistance of volunteer groups to help in developing and maintaining parks, trails, and open spaces. xxii. Create volunteer opportunities and support those who want to participate in making ideas,projects, and events happen in their neighborhood parks. xxiii. Develop and apply administrative policies and procedures for use of volunteer resources. xxiv. Continue to develop and implement specific management plans and maintenance programs for the high level maintenance of all of the City's park and open space lands. xxv Seek opportunities to introduce more environmentally-friendly, science-based maintenance practices,including measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, and other best management practices. xxvi. Develop and implement an urban forestry program to improve the condition of Tigard's urban forest through effective management decisions. xxvii. Include natural resources surveys and monitoring in the City's management of public open spaces and related natural resources. xxviii. Remove and control invasive species and noxious weeds in natural areas. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 8-7 AW MFor PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE xxii. Inform the public about maintenance and management requirements for the City's various types of parks, recreation facilities, trails,and open spaces, as for example by posting maintenance plans on the City webpage. GOAL 8.2 Create a City-wide network of interconnected on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle trails. POLICIES 1. The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods,parks,open spaces,major urban activity centers,and regional recreational opportunities utilizing both public property and easements on private property. 2. The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment,including on wildlife corridors and on rare and state or federally listed species. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail system and facilitate progress toward its completion. ii. Complete a Citywide inventory and prioritization of opportunities for short pathway connections that increase bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and complement the greenway and on-street bicycle/pedestrian systems. iii. Develop trail standards for the many trail systems, sizes, and materials needed in different settings. iv Add to the park system master plan map: A. The Tigard portions of two "regionally significant" trails (the Westside Trail (formerly, the Powerline Trail) and the Washington Square Loop Trail); and B. The on- and off-street route identified by the citizen groups that connects the Washington Square Loop Trail with the Portland Urban Trail Number 5,which ends at SW Dickinson and SW 65' 8.8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan V. Coordinate trail development and maintenance activities with natural resource management objectives and activities. �d. Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as interpretive and directional signage,benches, drinking fountains, parking and staging areas, and other services. vii. Use automated systems to systematically map and document trail easements,right-of-way dedications,proposed alignments, and current trail locations. GOAL 8.3 Provide Tigard residents with access to a broad range of recreational, cultural, and educational activities. POLICIES 1. The City shall endeavor to establish a comprehensive recreation program. 2. The City shall identify funding to provide a broad range of recreational opportunities. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES i. Develop an information program to raise the public's awareness of the importance of recreational facilities and programs to public well-being and community livability. ii. Identify potential partners, including school districts, special service districts,private providers, etc., for the provision of recreation programs. iii. Work with the community to assess appropriate elements for a recreation program. iv. Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities and a recreation program. V Assist,when appropriate,youth sports leagues and other non- profit recreation providers. Comprehensive Plan City of Tigard 8-9 3.5 PARKS,D TIC DEG R A TIQN A-ND OPEN SPAG G Findings in I many of Tigar-d's pafks. or-landseaped areas. A pt-eper-ly plan,.a and ffianaged systeffi ca lands open JIJRI. fia"al ehftraete of the land and&2tif�eways. routes and eonneet parks, sehools, I shopping ! odier pttblie sites aft residential The Gity needs to develop an adequate systein of open spaee, f-eereation lands aft& or eotAd eoffipt-ise the pat-k system. in addition, the establishment of a reasonable desir-es of the r-esidents to be served. PPL iGM 3.5.1 TUR CITY SHALL ENG 7U n!�'azGi PRP T-rTiE ENT-ErRPPdSLAND Y-NTEt' (-`OVER ralVi�ENT-ry ^rniAGREEMENTS SAIHIGH WILL PROVID FOR OPEN SPAGE,GE, ZE(DTION LANDS, FACILITIES,I`LL ITIES, A D PRESERVE NATURAL, SGENIG AND HISTORIG AREAS 1N A T�NNHR�cc�NSISTENT WITH THE ATATTARTLTY OF DESG _ (RC . 33.2 THE GTTY SHALL T T (`!lORDIN TR WITH THE SGH00h TITCTRIGTC TO DELVEL PRLEG.RraizioNAvzxiF-AGILciL TIES 8-10 Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space CPA2007-00001 353_ TLSO GIW 14AS c D ESr T e� Tu�00YEAR FLOODPLAIN OF 1J A NTN G GREEK,1;TI) T'S TRIBUTARIES, AND /T�T74 TMTJ �ATA TIN D WER AS GREENWAY W44IG14 WILL BE OF T14H c �7c�TvT��) LA U� SYSTEM. W14ERE LANDFILL iTvT'n'/ri' DEATiLOP E�TivT-ARE ALLOWED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE 400YEAR FLOODPLAIN, THE C�7-Y SHALL T T D �'F'H !`�1T�TCIDE A TION OF' �'Dt"t � . IGATTri7t'V-1�YjSl7LFIGI7TTT OPEN LAND AREA FOR L'EI.4 IAV ADJOINING G A N D WITHIN TLSL,' FLOODPLAIN. A TNT 3.5.4 TT 7L` GITY SHALL PRONTTDE AN TNTTERGONTN EGTED PEDESTRIAN/ BIKE-PATH TH O GHOU 'T'LS�TT _ TNIP L`TAL,'NTTATIONT STRATEGIES 4. Ihe Tigar-d Ganitymnity Development Code shaH mquire land divisions and ff*E)r developments to set aside, dedieate land, of- pay a fee in hee E)f land aside based en. . spaee; aft—d development f4m ha�fti!d areas. nvate 2. The City shall per-mif land whieh is set aside witbjil develapinefifs ) lands; and C. Easements t±ansfer-fiiig development rights afe dedieftted to the publie. r-eserva H. n. 4. The Gity shaH designate natural park afeas withift a Tigat-d Master- Parks Plan. Th areas will h . I L hysieal at- aesthetie fea"es and do nat have to be developed 8-11 Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space CPA2007-00001 habitat far-voildlifie,wig be eaftsider-ed-. 6. Park elftssiffeations- and staftdat-ds- 9. Mftster plans for- eaeh park shaR be developed. These plans shaH idefttif� faeilities f5t- I air pollution, vehietdar 10. The Gity shaH eontinue to implement the adopted bike plan by reqtir-ing developmen To atigfftefit the seerAe benefit of the gr-eenwfty, the Gity shf& establish the 2 / PARK•D T7 84 A-TTI A D D S Currently,Findings there are Tigard,90 aeres of City park land in 413.98 ae-r-es of dedieftte 4het-e ar-e adopted plans fai!eight of the nine City parks, Althotigh Seheelda Park has fiat been aeeepted by the Park BE)R:rd, the land Was dedieotted to the City fE)r-pai!k purposes, Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space CPA2007-00001 8-12 Paid for-d-,±E)u,g.b. the Gity's general fund. DOTry TiIB 3.6.1 1NDWI T TT T ems'L PARK SITES, AS DEFINED RV THE PARKS RKS AND OPEN CT)An AGE Si-iA.r A DTIC AND (`T e CCIr�r O1ON SY7Y"EM SHALL T T BE T�RALE OPHID e GGOR ING TO THE FOT T OWING PR4QRI� ��v-Lzcz���rn-v ��r a.FACILITIES SWITHIN A P RK WILL BE ADJUST-ED TO MEET T-14E NEEDS AND DESIRES OF T-14E PARK SY-ST TH�ARACTETTsi GS OF THE SITE. PARK u Tr e ND�Ov R EA IONAL FACILITIES l T GREATEST DELL 4D AND TIETTET OT)MENT T)DTODTTTRC b. RARKS SHOULD BE PEANNED TO ENSURE NLA="7dNlU?vl BENEFIT TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF T OG e T RESiDENTS FOR THIS REASON, AGQUISITION AND 77��PV,ii. DEVELO'tENT OF COMMUNITY LEVEL PARKS SHOULD BE; - D7G I TEN TH HIGHEST T)U TOR14 Y e. R iZELOOPME 'aTLOWER.O e DDFTIC l+t h t•V'114BC) PUBLIC S WILL 14AVE FUNDING �7 PARKS PRIORITY FOR AND ARE E ENCOTDA! E1TO BE PROVIDED BY T14E SDTA TeTE SECTOR WITHIN PLA-NNED NIT -DE-VELE)PNIENT-S AND MAINTAINED` rv` MINI RA 1Y HOMEOWNERS e CCOGI A TTOT�TC d. -NE'G' NI PAZ`cKS H HAVE THE LOWEST DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY AND SHOULD BE SUPPLIEDA3TH DEVELOPER'S PER'S ORNEI£uBOn!140OT�'e�ENS£1 AND HE) BY YA A7Lr�rr=IGHB'c i���O-.nr*D ASsift!`IATIONGREAz-Lv-ire PAR O—O THE DEAZET !lT)Ti ENT PRO!'ESS. c:rcOVISION�OF REGIONAL T -DI FACILITIES VT�TT ONLY BE - CONSIDERED AS AN lNTHRJUPdSDIC-TI0NAL PR-G-fIHC=T-, AND S14O TT D HAVE t E A LOW PR4D TTY UNLESS CS T TN TCT T A T GIRCUMST A NGES A U TCL` r ACCEPTANCE Ovi?ri LAND DEDICATED TED FOR PAIR—K- 8-13 ARI8-13 Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space CPA2007-00001 PURPOSESSe L BLAS�O UPON USEFULNESS ATL'CC e ND 1 D e IST e BTT TW O T14E ADOPTED n e D K AND OPEN CSE SYSTEM. 3.6.2 T14E GITV 8 e T T GOORDINATE TL; WITLS�R PUBLTRCPREV� ORGANIZATIONS RATIONS e ND e FFEGTETIn7I�D�nALAT7�R�PROPER-TY ��+D�lI7I��E T��N OWNERS 1�rORDER FAC iLTT�iz��'1E1 LEMS ' Ttt07`C OF TLSO GTWIS ADOPTED RARK PLANS. TT i P L'T ifENT e TION STRATEGIES the ftdapted park plans. The adepted pafk plans ai!e! Fanne Gr-eek Par-it, Gook , Park,Woodard jaek > Park, Park,lewood Old WindiniH Par-k. 2. The Gity shall develop a II assessment" to deter-n-iine the ftnnber- E)aeres needed for future park uses. The etffrent pa±k standat-ds shan be used as a basis for- this assessinent. The future park needs assessment will speeifieaUy address Paik needs. 3. As a pf-eeandition to development, the 1 8-14 Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space CPA2007-00001 Agenda Item# �O Meeting Date December 11,2007 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Of Tigard, Oregon Issue/Agenda Title Continued Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2007-00001 - Update the goals, policies, and recommended action measures pertaining to Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality; Goal 8: Recreational Needs; and Goal 13: Energy Conservation. Prepared By: Darren Wyss Dept Head approval: ^� City Mgr Approval: ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL Shall Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation,with modifications made at the October 23,2007 and November 27,2007 Council hearings,to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA 2007-00001) to update the goals,policies, and recommended action measures applicable to Statewide Planning Goals 6, 8,and 13? STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff proposes Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation,with Council modifications,and adopt the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update goals,policies, and recommended action measures pertaining to Statewide Planning Goals 6, 83 and 13. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Council held a public hearing on CPA2007-00001 at its October 23, 2007 meeting. Public testimony was heard and then the hearing was closed. The Council began deliberations on the amendment and completed a review of the proposed language for the Environmental Quality chapter (Statewide Planning Goal 6). Changes requested by the Council to the Environmental Quality chapter are found in Attachment 1 and memorialized into Exhibit A. Council continued deliberations on the remaining two chapters (Energy Conservation and Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space) until the November 27, 2007 Council meeting. During the continuation meeting, Council requested two additional changes be made to the Environmental Quality chapter. Council then continued their review and deliberations on the Energy Conservation and Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space chapters. A number of changes were requested to these two chapters. All changes requested by Council at the continuation hearing can be found in Attachment 1 and memorialized in Exhibit A. Upon completion of deliberations, Council directed staff to make the recommended changes and submit a draft for Council review. The public hearing was continued until December 11, 2007. This allows time for staff to incorporate the new changes and prepare an ordinance (Attachment 2), and for Council to ensure all requested changes were incorporated before adopting CPA2007-00001. 1 OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 1. Approve the Planning Commission recommendation,with modifications, and adopt CPA2007-00001. 2. Further modify the Planning Commission recommendation and adopt CPA2007-00001. 3. Remand to the Planning Commission to hold additional hearings and deliberations for future consideration at City Council. CITY COUNCIL GOALS Goal 1: Comprehensive Plan A. Updating the blueprint for the City B.Public Input ATTACHMENT LIST Attachment 1: Memo to Council dated November 29, 2007 Attachment 2: An Ordinance approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2007-00001 Exhibit A: Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Statewide Planning Goals 6, 8, and 13) FISCAL NOTES Not Applicable 2 Attachment 1 MEMORANDUM TIGARD TO: Mayor Craig Dirksen and Members of City Council FROM: Darren Wyss, Associate Planner RE: Council Hearing Continuation - CPA2007-00001 DATE: November 29, 2007 At the December 11, 2007 City Council meeting, Council will consider adoption of an ordinance approving CPA2007-00001. The amendment updates the goals, policies, and recommended action measures for the Environmental Quality (Statewide Planning Goal 6), Energy Conservation (Statewide Planning Goal 13), and Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space (Statewide Planning Goal 8) chapters for the updated Comprehensive Plan (see Exhibit A). Council first reviewed and deliberated on the language at a public hearing held October 23, 2007. This hearing was continued until November 27, 2007, at which time Council completed review and deliberations of the proposed language. Staff has outlined below the changes requested by Council during those two meetings. Language that Council directed to be deleted is found with a s-t-riketh&eugk and Council's replacement language is found bolded and underlined. Changes made during the November 27, 2007 meeting: Environmental Quality -Air Resources Quality Recommended Action Measures iv. Identify under-.e±-ed neighborhoods underserved by public transit and seek improvement find the-funding to add service in these areas. im. Develop an ong i " .ttee to evaluate a Tigai!d publie "ansper-tation system that, Memo to Council 1 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 Energy Conservation Key Findings ■ The following land use planning strategies can result in a more energy-efficient community: • Establishing mixed-use zones to encourage working, living, and shopping in the same neighborhood ■ Providing opportunities for increased density along public transit lines ■ Develop Support a public transit system that is reliable, connected, and efficient ■ Building a bicycle and pedestrian network that is connected, safe, and accessible ■ Connecting streets for efficiency and reducing congestion • Re-use of vacant and underutilized land. Goal 13.1 Policies 6. The City shall support energy conservation by: A. Encouraging designs that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and other accepted standards, or achieve a minimum certification; B. Informing the public about personal actions that can be taken to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption; C. Directing the private sector to the variety of available incentives programs; and D. Providing flexibility in the land use process to take advantage of solar radiation. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Goal 8.1 Policies 2. The City shall aee preserve and, where appropriate, acquire and improve natural areas located within a half mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational opportunities. 4. The City shall endeavor to develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within other parks, such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. 7. The City shall ensure public safety is a n�m* consideration in the planning, design, and management of parks, open spaces and trails. Memo to Council 2 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 8. The City shall enforce park rules to protect public safety , ha-tassment, and eamping, and work to identify long ter-in solutions to these tl-,&ee an 10. In addition to standing committees, such as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Tree Board, the City shall continue to involve its residents and businesses as active participants and partners in all aspects of providing park and recreational services. including par-it system imaster planrAng and City eemprehensive plan g ^cam 16. The City shall ensure that any land dedieated to the Gity in lieu of a parks syste development eharge rneets the needs, goals, and objeetives in the Goinpr-ehensive Plan per eampr-ehensive plan pahey (#23) gever-fii�land donations. 20. The City shall seek to establish and manage a fully functional urban forest. 21. The Gity shall seek the assistanee of volunteer gT-oups and other- earn .1 J. . tefs to help in parks, tr-�s, and open • 22. The City shall continue to improve access to neighborhood parks and other facilities City'saceor-ding to the in order to serve all citizens regardless of ability. 23. Acceptance of any land donated for park purposes shall be based upon its usefulness and adaptability to the Park System Master Plan. The f6HE)wing shall be taken into proper . A. The property's loeation within the City's pr-apased gr-eenway systefr'�, G. The deg-tee to whAeh the property meets the "site seleetion er-itet-ia" fet- the faeility type eeffesponding to its intended use as listed in the Park Systern r-eS9 ss Memo to Council 3 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 E. The eenditien of the pf-apef-ty and the City's liabifity for afty pat F. if landleeked, of- enelesed voithin non eity owned land, the fight of enb-.y of publie passage through the nan eity owned land; and G. The existing awner's publie aeeess passes to the City and its offieef-s with the danation. 24. City-owned property may be used for private wetland mitigation considered on a case-by-case basis. City owned pr-opef-ty may be used f6r-pt-ivate wetlands ation. The City wifl eensider-proposals f6r- sueh n-Afigatiaft an a ease by ease basis, subjeet to the following (A D are eentained in Resolution 96 42-�-. A. it ean be demens"ated that there is benefit te he J and the general 1 ' G. The City should be eompensated for- the use of the area either- thT-augh t-ent, itimp sum payment, benefit to the City, E)r- as ag-teed to by the City ) property,for-fnaintenanee oi! other- faeter-s, unless aeeeptable to the City Gauflefl; and E. Should the City eonsent to the Fli I f City awned appheant shall obtain a City Sensitive land per-�t and aH ather- neeesaary wedands appheation shaH explieitly state that the City is not a party to the leve 25. , Mid Inailifigs every party aeh ftatiee) shall be pi!avided in the ease of any proposed City sponsored wedand frAtigation on City owned pr-aper-�where na sensitive lands Goal 8.1 Recommended Action Measures i. Regular4y Review and update the Parks System Master Plan every 5 years. to-1-9 years to ens"�� .L, ��..ftttues fe address the ehanging needs of the Gi . Update r-efleet the results of major-pehey or- planning initiatives. Memo to Council 4 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 x. Consider- seeldng- Seek timely voter approval , and no ! ,,.,Ei.,..,. N,-.__,..,...ber- 2010, to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and improvements. xxv. Seek opportunities to introduce more environmentally-friendly, science-based maintenance practices, including measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, and other best management practices. Goal 8.2 Policies 1. The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities utililizing both Public property and easements on Private property. 2. The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on the environment, including on wildlife corridors and on rare and state or federally listed species. Goal 8.3 8.3 Provide Tigard residents with access to a broad -range of recreational, cultural, and educational activities. Goal 8.3 Policies 1. The City shall endeavor to establish a comprehensive recreation program served b 2. The City shall identify funding to build provide a broad range of recreational opportunities. Memo to Council 5 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 Goal 8.3 Recommended Action Measures v. Financially Assist, when able a=ppropriate, youth sports leagues and other non-profit recreation providers. Changes made during the November 27, 2007 meeting: Environmental Quality Page 1:Introduction The City also has an opportunity to educate inform its citizens on how changes in daily life can improve environmental quality. Air Resources Quality Goal 6.1 Policies 1. The City shallreuire ewe that alldevelopment complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. 8. The City shall encourage citizens to reduce air quality impacts associated with household activities. The City shall to modify thei-, house alter-natives for- heating, lawn and gar-dert eqtdp , and "17 Goal 6.1 Recommended Action Measures iv. War-with T fiNlet to Identify underserved neighborhoods and find the funding to add service in these areas. viii.Research "-'-mss" lighttrespassregulations from other municipalities and consider developing standards for Tigard. faf-petfole 1 lawn equipment. Memo to Council 6 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007 Water Resources Quality Goal 6.2 Policies 1. The City shall erre require that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and federal standards for water quality. 5. The City shall implement require measures to minimize erosion and storm run-off from development sites during and after construction. 6. The City shall continue to collaborate on min informing the public of techniques and practices private individuals, businesses, and industrial operators can employ to help correct water quality issues. 7. The City shall investigate and use, to the extent practical, green s"eet eoneepts and ether-measures that limit the community's effective impervious area. Goal 6.2 Recommended Action Measures v. Encourage owners of property located in the 100-year floodplain to Put-ekase prop i��­d wid-An th 100 year floodplain develop a management plan that will allow for their natural function in removing pollutants from the stream system. vi. Develop baseline measures of effectiveness to erre for erosion control tneasures are wor-ldng-during the construction e. vii. Continue a grant program that would provide funds to organizations to develop educational programs. fbi:new development and retrofits to use gT-een eaneepts during parking!a eenstizeetion Research the feasibilfty of a commercial parking lot cleaning program. xii. Beate Inform the public about effects of flushing pharmaceuticals and develop a program to collect and properly dispose of them so they do not reach and contaminate our streams. xiii. Research the feasibility of incentives for new development and retrofits to use green concepts during nag lot construction. Land Resources Quality Goal 6.3 Recommended Action Measures viii. Work with other jurisdictions to consider the creation of a countywide Office of Sustainability. Memo to Council 7 CPA2007-00001 Nov 29,2007