Resolution No. 14-38 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REQUEST TO THE STATE OF OREGON FOR
THE DESIGNATION OF A VERTICAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ZONE IN THE
CITY OF TIGARD
WHEREAS,the City of Tigard supports the private sector's role in the creation and adaptive reuse of
property that optimizes the economic potential of the City's limited supply of existing developable land;
and
WHEREAS,mixed-use development that supports fust-story commercial activity with upper-story
residential use is a valuable tool for development in some parts of the City;and
WHEREAS,mixed use development can strengthen commercial activity and provide new housing options
for Tigard residents while capitalizing on existing mass transit options;and
WHEREAS,State of Oregon statute ORS 285C.450 to 285C.480 enables municipalities to create a special
district to encourage mixed-use development and
WHEREAS,the State of Oregon's Oregon Housing and Community Services Department manages a tax
credit program to encourage mixed-use commercial and multi-story development in a locally defined area;
and
WHEREAS,a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ) can be created to encourage private sector
development through a partial ten-year tax credit on qualified projects;and
WHEREAS,several areas in the City are eligible as a VHDZ on the state's criteria for targeted districts
including.an urban center,access to rail/transit and compatible land uses allowing mixed-use areas;and
WHEREAS,the proposed area is consistent with the state's criteria for a VHDZ and includes downtown
Tigard as defined by the City Center Urban Renewal District,and the Tigard Triangle which together are
designated as a Town Center;and
WHEREAS,a Vertical Housing Development Zone should encourage development that supports
downtown revitalization as discussed in the City Center Urban Renewal Plan;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Triangle is expected to support between 900 and 2,900 new dwelling units;and
WHEREAS,in both areas of Tigard's Town Center,successful and sustainable development will
provide access to commercial services,housing, and employment within walking distance of one
another,while providing access to public transportation and other non-auto modes of travel to
minimize single-occupancy vehicle use;and
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WHEREAS,residential development will need convenient access and proximity to neighborhood scale
commercial amenities (such as coffee shops, banks, restaurants,dry cleaners,hair salons,etc) while
these businesses must also be focused in areas with the greatest visibility and access to patrons and
residents to succeed; and
WHEREAS, private sector development that provides capacity for residential activity located above
commercial activity creates a marketplace for economic activity,more efficient land use patterns, and
.,street activating"activity;and
WHEREAS,the overlapping taxing districts that also derive revenue in this part of the City have been
notified of the City of Tigard's intent to create a Vertical Housing Development Zone.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: a request for a Vertical
Housing Zone designation be made,as documented in an application to the State of Oregon's Housing
and Community Services Department.
SECTION This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 49fh day of Q to,14 2014.
Mar -Cit}'of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 14-38
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