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11/09/2011 - Packet Completeness Review ° for Boards, Commissions ' ' ' and Committee Records CITY OF TIGARD City Center Advisory Commission Name of Board, Commission or Committee November 9, 2011 Date of Meeting I have verified that to the best of my knowledge, these documents are a complete copy of the official record. I was not the original administrator for this meeting. LQ ea y ff-, Print Name Signature Date City of Tigard City Center Advisory Commission Agenda MEETING DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 — 6:30— 8:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Tigard Public Library- 2nd Floor Conference Room 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 1. Welcome and Introductions......................................................................................................6:30— 6:35 2. Review / Approve October Minutes.......................................................................................6:35 — 6:40 3. Non-Agenda Items/ Public Comment....................................................................................6:40— 6:45 4. CCAC Executive Session*..........................................................................................................6:45 — 7:10 Properly purchase discussion 5. Review Draft 2011 CCAC Annual Report...............................................................................7:10— 7:40 Action requested:Review, comment and finalise draft report to be submitted to the CCDA by December 1, 20 11 (Chair Murphy) 6. CCAC Input for Council/CCDA Goal Setting.......................................................................7:40 — 7:55 Action requested: Suggest potential goals for Council to consider in 2012 goal setting (Chair Murphy and Sean Farrelly) 7. CCDA Workshop on Downtown Organization.....................................................................7:55 — 8:10 Preparation for November 15 CCDA workshop (Chair Murphy and Commissioner Craghead) 8. Downtown Public Art Subcommittee Update.........................................................................8:10— 8:15 (Commissioner Shearer and Sean Farrelly) 9. HCT Land Use Plan Update ......................................................................................................8:15 — 8:30 Update on Preferred Alternative Plan witb focus on Downtown (Sean Farrelly) 10. Adjourn.......................................................................................................................................8:30 p.m. *EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Center Advisory Commission will go into Executive Session to discuss real property transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e).All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public. CITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA— November 9, 2011 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft Upcoming meetings of note: November 15,CCDA/CCAC Joint Workshop,discussion of Downtown organization,Tigard Town Hall,6:30 PM December 14, CCAC regular meeting,Tigard Public Library,6:30 PM January 11, CCAC regular meeting,Tigard Public Library, 6:30 PM February 8, CCAC regular meeting,Tigard Public Library,6:30 PM February 21,Annual joint CCDA/CCAC meeting,Tigard Town Hall,6:30 PM CITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA— November 9, 2011 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 2 of2 City Center Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes lob 9q; Date of Meeting: November 9, 2011 Location: Tigard Public Library—2nd Floor Conference Room Called to order by: Chair Thomas Murphy Time Started: 6:31 p.m. Time Ended: 8:35 p.m. Commissioners Present: Alexander Craghead; Ralph Hughes; Peter Louw; Chair Thomas Nlurphy; Elise Shearer; Philip Thornburg Commissioners Absent: Carolyn Barkley; Linli Pao; Alice Ellis Gaut Others Present: Councilor Nlarc Woodard; Staff Present: Sean Farrelly, Redevelopment Project Manager; Caren Frykland, Sr. Administrative Specialist; 1\like 1\1cCarthy, Sr. Project Engineer AGENDA ITEM #1: Welcome and Introductions Introductions were made. AGENDA ITEM #2: Approve Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Thornburg, seconded by Commissioner Shearer, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2011 meeting. The motion passed. Commissioner Craghead abstained. AGENDA ITEM #3: Non-Agenda Items/Public Comment Sean Farrelly said that interviews for the open positions on the CCAC would happen on November 21. He said that he had received five applications for the three voting positions and two alternate positions, one from an incumbent. Sean said that Councilor Henderson suggested using the Hall/99W gateway area for a flagpole. He said that they would talk more about it at the December meeting. Nominations for executive positions would be made at the December meeting. CCAC Meeting Minutes for November 9,2011 Page 1 of 4 Sean and Chair Murphy both said that there had been a generally positive response from the CCDA to the Leland Five-Year Report. Sean said that they would add a clearer listing of Leland's recommendations to the report in response to Councilor Henderson's concerns. AGENDA ITEM #4: Executive Session* *The City Center Advisory Commission went into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.60(2) (c) to discuss real property transaction negotiations. All discussions within this session are confidential; therefore, nothing from this session may be disclosed by those present. Executive Session concluded at 7:11 p.m. AGENDA ITEM #5: Review Draft 2011 CCAC Annual Report Commissioner Shearer suggested that they add the HCT Land Use Plan to Goal #6c—"Engage in on-going communication with hired consultants." She said that CCAC members had communicated with the HCT plan consultants. Motion by Commissioner Thornburg, seconded by Commissioner Craghead, to approve the 2011 Annual Report passed. No additional meeting will be necessary. AGENDA ITEM #6: CCAC Input for Council/CCDA Goal Setting Chair Murphy said that two of the 2011 Tigard City Council goals related directly to recommendations made by the CCAC, and that a third goal included the CCAC's recommendation relating to the downtown plaza site. Sean said that council was requesting input from all the citizen commissions, boards and committees, and that they would meet the first week of December to work on goal setting. He said that they generally looked at goals for the year, five-year goals and longer-term goals. The CCAC recommended the following five goals for council to consider in 2012 goal setting: 1. Secure property for downtown plaza. 2. Mitigate the impacts of the Main Street Green Street construction project on Downtown Business community. 3. Continue the implementation of consultants' recommendations for fostering an organization to promote downtown. 4. Develop and implement economic incentives for business retention, improvement and development within the Urban Renewal District. 5. Continue to pursue Ash Avenue railroad crossing. Councilor Woodard suggested that they be clear in defining economic development when presenting their suggested goals to council. CCAC Meeting Minutes for November 9,2011 Page 2 of 4 AGENDA ITEM #7: CCDA Workshop on Downtown Organization Sean provided the CCAC with an updated agenda item summary for the joint CCAC/CCDA meeting. He said that he had done some additional research into the longer-term funding of a downtown organization. He said that urban renewal funds are meant for funding capital projects and encouraging development, so urban renewal could not provide ongoing funding. Other funding sources would need to be identified. AGENDA ITEM #8: Downtown Public Art Subcommittee Update Sean said that the Downtown Public Art Subcommittee had its first meeting in October. He said that he had provided the group some history of downtown planning and Valerie Otani gave a presentation on what public art can do for communities. He said that the major decision to come out of the meeting was to get a general sense for the kind of art they wanted on Main Street so that planning for lighting, etc. could be done. He said that the group decided that they should focus on Main Street and the Main Street gateways, rather than the Hall/99W gateway. Commissioner Shearer said that the subcommittee thought that public art should start at Liberty Park and continue down Main Street and the WES station. Sean said that Councilor Henderson suggested a clock tower at the WES station. Commissioner Louw asked if the group considered art along Fanno Creek. Sean said that that was a good idea for the next phase. AGENDA ITEM #9: HCT I,and Use Plan Update Sean said that they had talked previously about the HCT Land Use Plan, and that some of the CCAC members had participated in the open houses and citizen advisory committee. He said that the formal citizen advisory process was wrapping up, and the land use plan would go to Planning Commission and City Council for acceptance of the concept plan. He said that no Comprehensive Plan changes or development code changes could happen until there is some certainty that high capacity transit is coming. Sean said that the resulting maps of the seven potential station areas were still only concept plans. He said that what was heard from the citizen advisory committee and public workshops regarding downtown was a plan consistent with existing plans for downtown and that the HCT plan looked at a slightly broader area than the Urban Renewal District. Commissioner Shearer said that when the citizen advisory committee voted on the proposed concept plans, there were only a few instances where people weren't 100% comfortable advancing the plans. She said that the some of the committee members felt that increasing connectivity across Pacific Highway in the Tigard Triangle and Summerfield was very important. Commissioner Shearer said that there was also a desire to increase pedestrian access in the Washington Square area and Tigard Triangle to Downtown. She said that there were several recommendations to build CCAC Meeting Minutes for November 9,2011 Page 3 of 4 something over the highway. Commissioner Thornburg said that something needed to be done for crossing 99 in the King City/Summerfield area as well. Sean said that they could review the maps at the city's website, http://www.tigard-or.gov/hct. He said that another citizens' group, the Connections Team, was being organized to keep people involved in the long planning process. AGENDA ITEM #10: Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Bob Kellet, Acting CCAC Secretary ATTEST: Chair Thoma l�lurphy CCAC Meeting Minutes for November 9,2011 Page 4 of 4 DRAFT CCAC 2011 Annual Report 2011 Annual Report of the City Center Advisory Commission to the City Center Development Agency December 1, 2011 In February 2011,the City Center Advisory Commission (CCAC) presented to the City Center Development Agency (CODA) its goals for the year 2011.A copy of those goals is attached to this report as Attachment A. The agenda for the CCAC for the balance of 2011 was largely devoted to developing and implementing those goals. This report is organized around that framework. Unless otherwise noted, all dates occurred within calendar year 2011. Goal No. 1— Project Infrastructure Oversee,review and provide input including the following key projects: i. Main Street/Green Street Phase 1 • CCAC reviewed and provided feedback for on the project at 30% and 60% design plans. CCAC advocated for additional measures to manage parking and provide additional off-street parking to mitigate loss of spaces. • CCAC formed a Downtown public art subcommittee (including representation from downtown businesses) to plan for art in conjunction with the Main Street project. ii. Open Space/Downtown Park/Plaza Site • CCAC strongly advocated that the portion of the parks bond funding allocated as "up to 10%" for downtown open space be committed to acquisition of a site for a public plaza. • CCAC recommended to CCDA that selection of the plaza site no longer be limited to the previously designated site, and developed criteria for potential new open space sites. iii. Burnham Street Completion The project was completed in July 2011. iv. Pacific Hwy/Hall Gateway CCAC recommended a design for the gateway. The CCDA preferred that a major gateway project be deferred until the surrounding properties redevelop. CCAC's public art subcommittee will look at the property as a site for interim public art. v. Lower Fanno Creek No action taken. vi. Transit Center Revitalization No action taken. vii. Tigard Street Trail Pedestrian/Bike Boulevard CCAC sent a letter supporting the project in the MTIP grant process. Although the project was not selected in this round, CCAC will continue advocating for the project. The project is highly ranked by PRAB for park bond consideration. viii. Full Utilization of WES Park&Ride No action taken. 1 DRAFT CCAC 2011 Annual Report Goal No. 2—Economic Development a. Work with Metro consultant to develop marketing plan for downtown Engage neighborhoods, business owners,property owners,potential tenants and developers within the consultant process Michele Reeves' final report was presented to the joint meeting of CCDA and CCAC on July 19, 2011. b.Advocate for implementation of approved plan Funds to implement consultant's recommendations are included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2011-12 CCDA budget. CCAC recommends the hiring of a consultant to facilitate formation of a downtown organization. Goal No. 3—Development a. Promote downtown Tigard i. Outreach to developers/Solicit businesses • CCAC members have engaged in outreach to at least one business that would be a positive addition to the District. • Staff briefed CCAC on development opportunity studies for sites within the District. ii. Land assembly and direct development options No action taken. b.Advise CCDA on possible incentives. CCAC recommended a matrix of potential incentives,which was accepted by CCDA. c. Improve our knowledge of the downtown businesses and customer base using census information, cultural demographics, trends, and other statistics No action taken. Goal No. 4—Fac;ade Improvement Program Continue to promote and expand program One matching grant was awarded in 2011. Design assistance was provided to four properties. Two projects awarded in previous fiscal years were completed. i. Consider expandingprogram onto streets in addition to Main Joint committee recommended that the program remain Main Street-focused for Fiscal Year 2011-12. it. Pursue endorsements from participants No action taken. iii. Develop evaluation metrics that are qualitative and quantitative No action taken. Goal No. 5—Circulation Plan a. Reviewrecommendation before final adoption No action taken;plan not yet returned to CCAC for further consideration. b. Engage in regular communication with HCTCAC to ensure HCT transportation plan meets needs and values of downtown and the greater community 2 DRAFT CCAC 2011 Annual Report CCAC members have regularly attended the HCT Land Use Plan Citizen Advisory Committee. CCAC members also attended the two public open houses. c. Continue discussion about the "Heart"ofdowmtowm No specific action taken. d. Keep focus on RR crossing at Ash Avenue and opening to WES park&ride Ash Avenue connection to park and ride lot opened in June. Public Works Dept. feasibility study of at-grade rail crossing consolidation is in progress. Goal No. 6—Communication a. Liaise with PRAB, HCTCAC and other boards CCAC members have regularly attended the Citizen Advisory Committee for the HCT Land Use Plan. CCAC is working closely with PRAB on utilization of parks bond funds for the downtown plaza, and will be forming a joint committee to coordinate that process. b. Engage in on-going communication with Council and Staff i. Attendance as warranted at council and CCDA meetings CCAC and CCDA held four joint meetings in 2011. Also,it should be noted that Councilor Henderson regularly attended CCAC meetings in 2011. ii. Representation at downtown project meetings No action taken; no project meetings. c. Engage in on-going communication with hired consultants CCAC met with consultants for the Main Street Green Street Project, Downtown Revitalization, and 5-year Urban Renewal Review projects. d. Engage in on-going communication with citizens of Tigard Citizens frequently attended CCAC meetings, and were invited to speak on any topics of interest to them. e. Publish a Five-Year Report ofaccomplishmenis CCAC deferred work on its five-year"look-back" until updated"Leland Report" was received. That report was delivered and presented at CCAC's September meeting. f. Begin a long-range plan to cover the 5, 10 and 15 years left in the URD No action taken. With the updated Leland Report now in hand,it is anticipated that long-range planning will be undertaken concurrently with work on the CCAC's five-year status report, to begin at the CCAC's annual planning retreat in January 2012. Goal No. 7—Ongoing Processes a. Continuallyimprove CCACprocedures including, but not limited to. i. Annual Calendar Development A draft annual calendar was distributed at the March meeting. ii. Continue to evolve meeting efficiency and agendas Staff meets monthly with CCAC Chair and Vice-Chair to set agendas. b. Increase awareness of the impact our work has on the community i. Continually work to increase transparency with citizens ii. Establish a quarterly financial report of Urban Renewal Funds 3 DRAFT CCAC 2011 Annual Report c. Perform other duties as assigned by CCDA The Future The CCAC will continue its goal-setting process in early 2012. Projects certain to carry over include the Main Street Green Street project (with its expansion to include the north half of Main Street), the Facade Improvement Program, selection of the plaza site, and implementation of Michele Reeves'recommendations for downtown revitalization. In addition, since the urban renewal district is now five years old,it is appropriate to reflect upon the program's successes and remaining challenges, and consider the future direction of downtown policies and projects. It is anticipated that these reflections will be compiled in a five- year report, to complement Leland's,with work to begin in earnest in January 2012. The CCAC looks forward to further progress in the year to come. On behalf of the CCAC, Thomas J. Murphy Phil Thornburg Chair Vice-Chair 4 CCAC 2011 Goals I. Project Infrastructure a. Oversee, review and provide input including the following key projects: i. Main Street/Green Street Phase 1 ii. Open Space/Downtown Park/Plaza Site iii. Burnham Street Completion iv. 99W/Hall Gateway v. Lower Fanno Creek vi. Transit Center Revitalization vii. Tigard Street Trail Pedestrian/Bike Boulevard viii. Full Utilization of WES Park & Ride II. Economic Development a. Work with Metro consultant to develop marketing plan for downtown i. Engage neighborhoods, business owners, property owners, potential tenants and developers within the consultant process b. Advocate for implementation of approved plan III. Development a. Promote downtown Tigard i. Outreach to developers/Solicit businesses ii. Land assembly and direct development options b. Advise CCDA on possible incentives. c. Improve our knowledge of the downtown businesses and customer base using census information, cultural demographics, trends, and other statistics IV. Facade Improvement Plan a. Continue to promote and expand program i. Consider expanding program onto streets in addition to Main ii. Pursue endorsements from participants iii. Develop evaluation metrics that are qualitative and quantitative V. Circulation Plan a. Review recommendation before final adoption b. Engage in regular communication with HCTCAC to ensure HCT transportation plan meets needs and values of downtown and the greater community c. Continue discussing about the "Heart" of downtown d. Keep focus on RR crossing at Ash Avenue and opening to WES park and ride VI. Communication a. Liaise with PRAB, HCTCAC and other boards b. Engage in on-going communication with Council and Staff i. Attendance as warranted at council and CCDA meetings ii. Representation at downtown project meetings c. Engage in on-going communication with hired consultants d. Engage in on-going communication with citizens of Tigard e. Publish a Five-Year Report of accomplishments f. Begin a long-range plan to cover the 5, 10 and 15 years left in the URD VII. Ongoing Processes a. Continually improve CCAC procedures including, but not limited to: i. Annual Calendar Development ii. Continue to evolve meeting efficiency and agendas b. Increase awareness of the impact our work has on the community i. Continually work to increase transparency with citizens ii. Establish a quarterly financial report of Urban Renewal Funds c. Perform other duties as assigned by CCDA /I S P✓I d y //,-v,� // 2011 Tigard City Council Goals On December 30, 2010, the City Council met to set its goals for 2011.These goals represent those items that the Council feels deserve special attention in the months ahead. The City will accomplish much more than what is listed here, but we identify these to be of particular importance to our residents. 1. Implement Comprehensive Plan a. Show substantial progress on new Tigard Triangle Master Plan. b. Update Tree Code. c. Participate in the Southwest Corridor Study. d. Work with state and regional partners to modify the Transportation Planning Rule. e. Work with partners on urbanization policy issues. 2. Implement Downtown and Town Center Redevelopment Opportunities a. Develop strategy and materials to attract developers and tenants. b. Advance Ash Avenue Railroad Crossing. 3. Complete Plans for Parkland Acquisition 4. Advance Methods of Communication a. Communication is a part of everyone's job. b. Support efforts to change organizational culture. 5. Continue Coordination with Lake Oswego on Water Partnership. 6. Financial Stability a. Hold the fine on the General Fund Budget. b. Work with partners on long-range solutions to statewide structural problems. c. Evaluate the City's internal sustainability efforts. Five-Year Council Goals • Obtain Ash Avenue railroad crossing in downtown • Explore 99W Urban Renewal District • Continue to support the Legislature in addressing the financial needs of state and local governments in Oregon • Develop long-term financial strategy • Start implementing plan for City facility needs • Develop Sustainability Plan Long Term Goals • Continue pursuing opportunities to reduce traffic congestion • Continue implementing Downtown Urban Renewal Plan • Continue to monitor the Tigard/Lake Oswego Water Partnership Tigard City Council Long Range Objectives • Basic city services provided to citizens are cost effective and are delivered without interruption. • Tigard's interests in regional and statewide issues are coordinated with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions. • Tigard citizens are involved in the community and participate effectively. • Programs and activities are available in the community to meet the needs of a diverse population. • External and internal city assets are well managed and utilized. Agenda Item#7 AIS-644 Item #: 2. Workshop Meeting Date: 11/15/2011 Lengtb (in 44 Minutes minutes): Agenda Title:City Center Development Agency (CODA) to Discuss the Central City Advisory Committees (CCAC) Recommendations on Downtown Organization Formation Submitted Sean Farrelly By: Community Development Item Type: Update, Discussion,Direct Staff Meeting City Center Development Agency Joint Meeting-Board or Other Type: Juris. ISSUE Joint CCDA/CCAC meeting to discuss CCAC's recommendations on formation of a downtown organization. STAFF RECOMMENDATION /ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends the City Center Development Agency review and approve the City Center Advisory Commission's recommendation to retain a professional to assist in forming a self- sustaining downtown organization. If the CCDA agrees with the recommendation, staff will prepare a scope of work and issue a request for quotes to find a suitable individual or firm. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Consultant Michele Reeves in her July 2011 report to CCDA/CCAC listed the formation of a downtown association as her primary recommendation. Leland Consulting,in their recent five-year review of urban renewal also recommended support of a downtown organization as a priority. Leland had also recommended the formation of a downtown organization as a priority in the 2007 Downtown Development Strategy. Neither consultant provided details but there are many examples of successful downtown and business district associations throughout the state. A downtown association or organization is considered distinct from a business association in that it is broader in scope,having representation from business owners,property owners, local government, residents and interested citizens.The main focus of such an organization would be to build stakeholder relationships,plan events and coordinate marketing efforts.These activities are seen as important to help downtown Tigard attract customers,businesses and investment. Accomplishing these goals requires engaging a qualified professional individual or firm, to facilitate the formation and empowerment of a downtown organization. Currently a core group of downtown Tigard businesses has been doing some coordinated marketing and organized"Third Friday" events to promote the district.As is the case in many districts, there are time and resource constraints for the owners of small businesses, many of whom are sole proprietors. The CCAC discussed the Michelle Reeves' recommendation at several meetings and on October 12, 2011,recommended that funds be provided to retain a professional to help form and activate an Agenda Item#7 organization. Initially, they would 1) work with currently involved businesses and build support among other stakeholders; 2) help identify the area to be represented by the organization and 3) define its duties and responsibilities.The contract scope would also include assistance in forming a board of directors;incorporating as a non-profit; and preparing by-laws, etc. A key piece would be to propose a budget and identify short- and long-term funding sources. Urban renewal funds could assist in facilitating the formation of the organization,however long term funding would have to be obtained from other sources. Potential,longer term funding sources include some continued city support; membership dues;grant funding;private donations; sponsorships;and business or economic improvement district assessments. Economic Improvement Districts (EID) which are permitted by the Tigard Municipal Code, allow business and property owners within a defined district to levy special assessments on themselves. Funds collected are used to pay for management services, events,promotion,maintenance,business recruitment, and parking within the district. OTHER ALTERNATIVES The CCDA could elect not to pursue the formation of a downtown organization at this time. COUNCIL GOALS,POLICIES,APPROVED MASTER PLANS Goal 2. Implement Downtown and Town Center Redevelopment Opportunities. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION July 19, 2011, joint CCDA/CCAC meeting/Michele Reeves presentation. Fiscal Impact Fiscal Information; The CCDA Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 included$50,000 for Downtown marketing implementation.This proposal to assist in the establishment of a Downtown Organization is an allowable use of Urban Renewal funds. Requests for further short and long term assistance by the city or agency would need to be evaluated for consistency with urban renewal as well as go through future budget processes. A-e-AW ► e - "' tua () Yefe %r1-are_.d_Co,.n.,c I ',. Statlo,^n Comm nity P1 October y 2011 A - Tigard High Capacity Transit Corridor Land Use Plan 2 • Town Center/Main Street: Urban village character, with scenarios were then evaluated according to how well they • mix of medium-to-high density housing, ground-floor retail, promote levels of development intensity and transportation services, civic uses and offices within '/2 mile of transit connectivity that are commensurate with local aspirations. This packet is • • • - . for yourstation. As one travels further away from the station, advance , _ next advisory , tteeintensity and building heights decrease as the area At the workshops, INDEX was used to input desired new land transitions to surrounding residential neighborhoods. use types and transportation connections within each meetings of - Tigard Transit ' Capacity potential station community. The connections include • • Use Plan. draft Preferred • Employment/Retail Destination: Focuses on large-scale pedestrian and bike-only paths as well as streets open to Concept for each of - seven potential commercial and office development with interspersed automobile traffic. In many potential station communities, station communities is provided, , , with a institutional uses, surrounded by medium-to-high density large parcels were broken up into smaller blocks using a new brief narrative residential development. street grid, while other areas saw new access connections • _ • _ach location. This created across existing barriers, such as major roadways. informationis the same provided at • Transit Corridor. Medium-density residential the open house h - • on - • - • - % development mixed with medium-scale intensity office, Based on direction from the Citizens-Advisory Committee, retail and service commercial uses closer to the transit Technical Advisory Committee and te public, the project corridor. Likely situated in suburban, auto-oriented team developed a preferred alternative for each potential settings. station community that features a blend of multiple BACKGROUND alternatives, incorporating the strongest elements of each • Transit Neighborhood: Low-to-medium density together in a way that best realizes the Tigard Typology and The Tigard High Capacity Transit (HCT) Corridor Land Use residential in character, with predominately single-family meets the City's long-term goals, including supporting HCT Plan identifies locations within the city of Tigard that could housing (and occasional multi-family dwellings). Limited through local development, policy and zoning. accommodate intensified land uses in conjunction with the small-scale retail and office commercial, intended to planned implementation of HCT. Seven locations, or potential primarily serve the immediate community. The preferred station community plans were showcased at an open house in September 2011 that was designed to garner station communities, were identified that are primarily one Two public design workshops took place at Tigard Public feedback from the community about the proposed mile in diameter to include all possible public improvement Library in May 2011 to develop a coordinated vision for development scenarios. The following pages include the and private development potential within walking distance of achieving land use and transportation objectives within each preferred alternative maps as well as a description of each a potential transit station platform. potential station community. All alternatives were modeled concept that accompanied the maps at the open house.The To better understand the range of neighborhood types that using the INDEX PlanBuilder software that utilizes. _- - . maps depict the application of the Tigard Typology for each might support HCT, the Tigard Typology was created, with a Geographic Information Systems to create and evaluate station community as well as the suggested locations of new total of four land use types: future development scenarios using specified performance transportation infrastructure (either bike/ped only or indicators which included demographics, housing, multimodal). employment, recreation, travel and climate change. These Ism COMPARISON OF STATION COMMUNITY TYPES O R ■ N O , i TOWN CENTER/ MAIN STREET EMPLOW.11ENT/ RE TAIL TRANSIT CORRIDOR TRANSIT NEIGHBORHOOD rzi:�o LAND USE FOCUS Specialty retail, office, dining, An employment and regional Shopping, dining and residential Primarily residential medium to high-density housing shopping destination Town Center / CHARACTER AND The area has an urban village feel. A moderately to intensely populated A suburban residential feel mixed Moderately populated with a Tin Street LAYOUT Within one-half mile around the station area with a land use with commercial uses closer to the residential feel. Housing in the station is a mix of housing, retail, emphasis on employment and retail transit corridor. Housing is in the district is mainly single-dwelling services, civic uses and office activities. Other possibilities include form of townhouses and detached residential with some multi-dwelling space. Open spaces and businesses civic buildings and colleges. This houses with apartments located in housing mixed in. There are limited combine to create vibrant streets. central employment/retail core is clusters near the corridor.The area commercial uses which take the -� Apartments or condominiums surrounded by medium to high also has moderately scaled office form of small-scale retail or office. -� !► r� occupy the upper level of some density multi-story housing in the employment, shopping and dining More significant clusters of retail and buildings. Moving away from the form of townhouses and apartment located near the station. restaurants are within walking and station, there may be townhouses buildings. This creates opportunities biking distance. with ground floor offices and home- to live and work in close proximity. based businesses.The edges of the station area are predominantly Employment / residential, blending into the Retail Destination surrounding neighborhoods. SIMILAR PLACES Lake Oswego/First Addition, Bridgeport Village, Tanasbourne and Hillsdale, Orenco and Lake Grove Laurelhurst, Ladd's Addition/ downtown Milwaukie and downtown Uoyd/irvington Hawthorne, Summerfield and Vancouver Sellwood/Westmoreland ■�._ �� ACTIVITY LEVEL The area is considered a 14-hour The district is considered an 18-hour A 14-hour activity center, with a A 12-14 hour activity center. The activity center, with daytime uses activity center, with a majority of majority of daytime uses in the form majority of residents leave the area that include office jobs, retail and daytime activity in the form of office of restaurants, cafes and retail. to work. Most jobs found nearby are ' restaurants. Nighttime activity jobs and shopping. Nighttime activity Schools and a range of personal and retail or restaurant focused. includes eatingand drinking includes full-service restaurants and professional services are also found 9 establishments. entertainment. here. Nighttime uses are centered on Transit restaurants. Corridor AVERAGE FLOOR 1.00 0.33 0.40 0.50 AREA RATIO AVERAGE UNITS 24 8 10 12 PER ACRE AVERAGE 40 50 15 5 EMPLOYEES PER ACRE KEY FEATURES Highest land use intensity; tends to High land use intensity; ratio of jobs Relatively low land use intensity; Lowest land use intensity; ratio of have a more balanced number of to housing skewed toward jobs; tends to have a more balanced jobs to housing skewed toward jobs to housing; lower vehicle miles tends to have higher vehicle miles number of jobs to housing housing; tends to have higher vehicle Transit traveled (VMT) per capita; lower CO2 traveled (VMT) per capita; higher miles traveled (VMT) per capita; Neighborhood emissions CO2 emissions higher CO2 emissions INTIGARD COMMUNITY LOCATIONS POTENTIAL STATION aM e 1,7 `V' t Washington Square sch oils Ferry/121 ' - a Waznington ,p,. Y t'--" t ` �•_ yea Squarelt�ll moo_.,-_ _ 1.,...1-__... 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The urban renewal district that encompasses Downtown Tigard includes funding that has supported recent and planned street improvements and the construction of new multi-family housing. Activity CenteTi Main Street would be the center of intensity for this Potential Station Community. Main Street and the immediate vicinity would be characterized by a pedestrian-scale environment that complements current retail uses, increases employment opportunities and integrates well with the neighborhood. C c mi 1 m u na' ty (C h a Ti a c t e T The preferred concept for Downtown generally retains the current mix and location of land uses while envisioning additional opportunities for offices and more flexible housing options. Main Street is expected to remain commercial in character, but increased office employment is indicated along Pacific Highway and Hall Boulevard. The open space system of Fanno Creek Park would be enhanced. fl Given the heavy demand for traffic flow on Highway 99W and Hall Boulevard, the major transportation improvements for Downtown are focused on improving opportunities for local circulation. This includes smaller block sizes serving automobiles, pedestrians, and bicycles, and improvements to existing informal or incomplete connections, such as the Fanno Creek Trail.