11/05/2007 - Packet City of Tigard
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MEETING DATE: November 5,2007, 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m.
4. APPROVE MINUTES 7:10 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 p.m.
5.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT(CPA) 2007-00004- Tigard Comprehensive Plan
Update of Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services
REQUEST: Amendments to the current Comprehensive Plan Topics 7: Public Facilities and
Services by updating the goals,policies and recommended action measures to reflect current
community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed Amendment can be viewed
on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.govicode amendments. LOCATION: Citywide.
ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community
Development Code Chapters 18.380, 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1,2, 3,4,7, &10;Metro
Functional Plan Title 3 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 11 and 14.
6. OTHER BUSINESS 8:15 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m.
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
November 5,2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Inman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic
Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners Anderson, CA-fall,Doherty,Fishel,
Hasman,and Walsh
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Muldoon and Vermilyea
Staff Present: Darren Wyss,Associate Planner;Jerree Lewis,Planning Commission Secretary;
Doreen Laughlin,Administrative Specialist II
3. COMMUNICATIONS
The next meeting will be held November 19th. There is a public hearing and a workshop on the
Citizen Involvement section of the Comp Plan scheduled for that night.
Commissioner Cattail reported that the Committee for Citizen Involvement would be meeting with
the Planning Commission in the near future.
Commissioner Walsh advised that the Tree Board received a lot of feedback on their packet and they
will be meeting Wednesday night. They're pushing to complete their project and come back to the
Planning Commission.
4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Doherty,seconded by Commissioner Caftan,to approve the October 15,
2007 meeting minutes as submitted. The motion was approved as follows:
AYES: Anderson,Cattail,Doherty,Fishel,Hasman,Inman,Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
EXCUSED: Muldoon,Vermilyea
5. PUBLIC HEARING
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5.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2007-00004- TIGARD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE OF STATEWIDE PLANNING GOAL 11:
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
REQUEST: Amendments to the current Comprehensive Plan Topics 7: Public
Facilities and Services by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures
to reflect current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed
Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_
amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Cede Chapters
18.380, 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1,2, 3,4, 7, &10;Metro Functional Plan
Title 3 and 13;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 11 and 14.
STAFF REPORT
Darren Wyss presented the staff report on behalf of the City. He advised that the Commission
would be recommending the goals,policies, and recommended action measures pertaining to
Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services to City Council. The
language included in the amendment complies with the applicable state land use goals,the City's
Municipal Code and Comprehensive Plan policies, as well as federal, state, and regional plans and
regulations. -
The Commission held a workshop on October 1, 2007 to review draft language. A very thorough
analysis resulted in the request for a few changes to be made before bringing the CPA back for the
public hearing. These changes included:
Section 1: Stormwater Management
Combine recommended Action Measures i. and ii. and remove the word "mandatory."
Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution
Add "prioritize" to Policy 1.
Add a recommended Action Measure to ask the community's attitude about fluoridated water.
Section 3: Wastewater Management
No changes requested.
Section 4: Community Facilities
No changes requested.
Section 5: Franchise Utilities
Add two policies to address siting of wireless towers to minimize visual impact and to monitor
emerging technologies to be prepared to plan for and manage franchise utilities in the future.
Also, add a recommended Action Measure to research the feasibility and survey the community
about a City-owned wireless internet cloud.
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Staff recommends a few minor word changes based on another CPA that has gone before the City
Council. Council feedback indicated their preference for the word "require" over"ensure,"
"inform" over"educate," and to not single out green concepts, but keep the wording as other
measures. These changes are found in the staff report.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval of the
proposed language to Council for their review and approval.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Motion by Commissioner Doherty,seconded by Commissioner Hasman,to forward a
recommendation of approval to City Council of application CPA 2007-00004 and adoption of the
findings contained in the staff report,based on the testimony received which was heard earlier.
The motion was approved as follows:
AYES: Anderson, Cattail,Doherty,Fishel,Haman,Inman,Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
EXCUSED: Muldoon,Vermilyea
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Doreen Laughlin was introduced to the Commission. She will be assuming the duties of the
Planning Commission Secretary.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Jerree ■-wis,13 •mmission Secretary
AITEST: President Jodie Inman
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Tigard Planning Commission - Roll Call
Hearing Date: II-5'0'7
Starting Time: 7 IrD
COMMISSIONERS: Jodie Inman (President)
Tom Anderson
Rex Caffall
L/ Margaret Doherty
Karen Fishel
Stuart Hasman
Matthew Muldoon
Jeremy Vermilyea
\/ David Walsh
STAFF PRESENT:
Dick Bewersdorff Tom Coffee
Gary Pagenstecher V Ron Bunch
Cheryl Caines John Floyd
Emily Eng Duane Roberts
Kim McMillan Sean Farrelly
Gus Duenas 1/ Darren Wyss
Phil Nachbar
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Tigard Civic Center - Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard,
I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, Oregon.
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Manager of The Times(serving Tigard, adopted by the Council and available at City Hall or the rules
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT(CPA)2007-00004
-Tigard Comprehensive Plan Update of Statewide Planning
a copy of which is hereto attached, was
Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services
published in the entire issue of said REQUEST: Amendments to the current Comprehensive Plan
newspaper for Topics 7: Public Facilities and Services by updating the goals,
1 Policies and recommended action measures to reflect current
weeks in the following issues community conditions and values. The complete text of the pro-
October 18, 2007 posed Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://
www.tigard-or.gov/code_amendments. LOCATION: Citywide.
ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380,
18.390; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, & 10; Metro
VI/04C Functional Plan Title 3 and 13;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2,
5,6, 11 and 14. Publish 10/18/2007 TT11042
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Hearing Date: November 5,2007 Time: 7:00 PM
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SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE GOALS,
POLICIES,AND RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES
PERTAINING TO STATEWIDE PLANNING GOAL 11: PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) CPA2007-00004
PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend
the current Comprehensive Plan Topic 7: Public Facilities and Services by updating
the Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures to reflect current
community conditions and values.
APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
LOCATION: Citywide
ZONING
DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts
COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations
APPLICABLE REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390;
Comprehensive Plan Topics 1,2, 3,4, 7,and 10;Metro Functional Plan
Title 3 and 13;and Statewide Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6, 11,and 14.
SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission finds this request to meet the necessary approval
criteria.Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL to the Tigard City Council to amend the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan to replace Topic 7 as determined through the public hearing process.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project History
The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is the primary document that guides land use decisions within the
community. It outlines goals, policies, and recommended action measures that are intended to
reflect the community's values and aspirations for a broad range of matters relating to land use
planning and growth management. It also aims to organize and coordinate the relationships
between people, land, resources,and facilities to meet the current and future needs of Tigard.
The Tigard Comprehensive Plan is required by State law and must conform to 12 of the 19 Oregon
Statewide Planning Goals. Land development and related activities, including the City's
development codes, also must be consistent with adopted Comprehensive Plan goals and policies.
It is now seven years beyond the year 2000 planning horizon of the City's 1983 Comprehensive
Plan. Tigard has grown dramatically since 1983, from 18,379 residents to 46,300 today. Jobs and
business activity have grown just as fast. Although minor updates have taken place over the years,
the 1983 Plan, in many ways, does not reflect current and projected community conditions. For this
reason, it is necessary to undertake a thorough update. This is important to ensure the Plan remains
a viable tool for decision-makers and citizens to use when seeking policy direction regarding land
use and Tigard's future. For this reason, the Tigard City Council has made it a goal to update the
Comprehensive Plan.
The first step in updating the Tigard Comprehensive Plan involved City staff developing a fact base
to inform the update. The result was the Tigard 2007 resource document completed in February
2007. Key findings from Tigard 2007, combined with community issues and values, form the basis
for Plan goals, policies, and recommended action measures. Community issues and values were
identified through the community's visioning process and a number of surveys completed over the
last several years.
The second step involved community volunteers and stakeholders coming together to develop
draft goals, policies, and recommended action measures. These Policy Interest Teams have been
meeting over the past several months to discuss Comprehensive Plan topics in which they share an
interest. City Department Review Teams then review and provide comment on the work of the
policy interest teams. These final draft goals, policies, and recommended action measures are then
forwarded to the Planning Commission to begin the legislative process.
The final step is the legislative process. Since each of the Policy Interest Teams are moving at their
own pace, Staff will be bringing a series of Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) through the
legislative process over the next several months. Each CPA will correspond to a Statewide
Planning Goal that is applicable to Tigard. The CPA will strike the appropriate language from the
existing plan and replace the language with an updated chapter that addresses that particular
Statewide Planning Goal.
The chapter before the Planning Commission tonight is Public Facilities and Services (Goal 11).
The Planning Commission held a workshop on October 1 to discuss the draft goals, policies, and
recommended action measures that were formulated based on the input from the policy interest
and department review teams. At the Planning Commission workshop, the following changes were
requested (also found in Exhibit A with deleted text as strikeouts and added text underlined):
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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Section 1: Stormwater Managment
The Planning Commission inquired about the intent of Recommended Action Measures i and ii
and requested that the mandatory language be removed. The Commission also felt that combining
the two statements would make it more useful.
i. Adopt natural resource and habitat friendly development standards that utilize
incentives for developers to incorporate green concepts into their design.
Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution
The Planning Commission felt that Policy 1 needed to show a sense of immediacy without
including a timeline. The agreed upon solution was to change the Policy to read:
8. The City shall prioritize securing an interest in a high quality,long-term water supply,which
is financially feasible and reliable, to serve the Tigard Water Service Area.
The Planning Commission inquired about a fluoridated water supply and requested that a
Recommended Action Measure be added to assess the community's attitude on a fluoridated
supply.
x. Survey the community to gauge their attitude regarding a fluoridated water supply.
Section 3: Wastewater Management
No changes were requested by the Planning Commission.
Section 4: Community Facilities
No changes were requested by the Planning Commission.
Section 5: Franchise Utilities
The Planning Commission discussed the feasibility of a City funded wireless internet system, the
need to limit visual impacts of wireless communication towers, and the need to stay informed of
emerging technologies to ensure the City is positioned to effectively manage franchise utilities into
the future. The Commission asked for the following Policies to be added:
5. The City shall manage the siting of wireless communication towers to minimize visual
impacts on the community.
6. The City shall monitor emerging technologies to effectively manage franchise agreements
into the future.
And the following Recommended Action Measure:
iv. Research the feasibility of and survey the community support for a City-owned wireless
internet cloud.
STAFF REPORT TO TIE PLANNING COMI\IISSION
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Additionally, staff recommends a few minor word changes to the proposed amendment since the
Planning Commission workshop. These recommendations are based on feedback from the City
Council at the public hearing for earlier Comprehensive Plan update amendments. For example,
the Council prefers the word inform over educate and require over ensure. For the sake of
timeliness, staff feels these changes should be made at the Planning Commission level so the same
changes do not continually need to be made at the Council hearings. The following changes are
recommended:
Section 1: Stormwater Managment
5. The City shall efistite require the stormwater management system to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and regional regulations and programs.
7. The City shall encourage low impact development practices and green street concepta other
measures that reduce the amount of and/or treat stormwater runoff at the source.
iii. Review and modify the Community Development Code, as needed, to ensure include
effective regulations arc in place to implement the stormwater management goals and
policies.
vi. Develop partnerships to produce and distribute educational informational materials that
outline the benefits of low impact development practices and green street concepts.
Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution
11.2 Ensure Secure a reliable, high quality water supply to meet the existing and future needs of
the community.
4. T he City shall coordinate with Tualatin Valley Water District to ere require adequate
supply and pressure to meet consumption and fire protection needs for the portion of
Tigard served by the District.
9. The City shall encourage water conservation through eien informational programs
and maintenance of the system.
vi. Continue producing and distributing educational informational materials related to water
supply and conservation.
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Section 3: Wastewater Management
3. The City shall cnaure require the wastewater management system to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and regional regulations and programs.
7. The City shall ensue require wastewater fees*re to be adequate to fund the operations and
maintenance of the system.
Section 4: Community Facilities
11.4 Ensure Maintain adequate public facilities and services to meet the health, safety, education,
and leisure needs of all Tigard residents.
6. The City shall ewe require library services that are accessible to the community and are
sufficient to meet user demands.
9. The City shall ensute require the Senior Center is to be accessible and available to serve the
needs of the aging population in the community.
vi. Work with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue to edtrescie inform the community about the
risks of urban interface wildfire.
Section 5: Franchise Utilities
11.5 Ensure Private utilities provide the needed energy and communication services for the
community.
Proposal Description
The primary intent of the proposed update is to ensure the Comprehensive Plan remains a viable
tool for decision-makers. By updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City will ensure it is in
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the
update will also ensure the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and
values.
This amendment is part of a series of amendments that will update the Comprehensive Plan in its
entirety. This amendment will update Statewide Planning Goals 11 with goals, policies, and
recommended action measures that will serve as the "legislative foundation" in regards to public
facilities and services. Land use actions and amendments to the Tigard Development Code will
be based on the new language included in this amendment.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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Below is an explanation of the terms that create the "legislative foundation":
Goal
Definition - A general statement indicating a desired end or the direction the City will follow to
achieve that end.
Obligation -The City cannot take action which violates a goal statement unless:
1. Action is being taken which clearly supports another goal.
2. There are findings indicating the goal being supported takes precedence (in the particular case)
over another.
Policy
Definition - A statement identifying Tigard's position and a definitive course of action. Policies are
more specific than goals. They often identify the City's position in regard to implementing goals.
However, they are not the only actions the City can take to accomplish goals.
Obligation - The City must follow relevant policy statements when amending the Comprehensive
Plan, or developing other plans or ordinances which affect land use. To amend the Comprehensive
Plan, the City must show consistency with the Statewide Land Use Goals. Such an amendment
must take place following prescribed procedures prior to taking an action that would otherwise
violate a Plan policy.
Recommended Action Measures
Definition - A statement which outlines a specific City project or standard, which if executed,
would implement goals and policies. Recommended action measures also refer to specific projects,
standards, or courses of action the City desires other jurisdictions to take in regard to specific
issues. These statements also define the relationship the City desires to have with other jurisdictions
and agencies in implementing Comprehensive Plan goals and policies.
Obligation - Completion of projects, adoption of standards, or the creation of certain relationships
or agreements with other jurisdictions and agencies, will depend on a number of factors such as
citizen priorities, finances, staff availability, etc.
The City should periodically review and prioritize recommended action measures based on current
circumstances, community needs and the City's goal and policy obligations. These statements are
suggestions to future City decision- makers as ways to implement the goals and policies. The listing
of recommended action measures in the plan does not obligate the City to accomplish them.
Neither do recommended action measures impose obligations on applicants who request
amendments or changes to the Comprehensive Plan. The list of recommended action measures is
not exclusive. It may be added to or amended as conditions warrant.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT
Applicable criteria,findings and conclusions
• Tigard Community Development Code
o Chapter 18.380
o Chapter 18.390
• Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies
o Topics 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 10
• Applicable Metro Standards
o Tide 3 and 13
• Statewide Planning Goals
o Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, and 14
City Department and outside agency comments
SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18)
Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments
Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map
A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be
undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G
Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan would establish policies
to be applied generally throughout the City of Tigard; and therefore, the application is being
processed as a Type IV procedure,Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G.
Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures
Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures
B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative
matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation of public policy.
Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions
made by the City Council.
Findings: The proposed amendments to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed under
the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the
amendments will initially be considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making
the final decision.
Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the
Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the
following factors:
1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised
Statutes Chapter 197;
2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable;
3. Any applicable Metro regulations;
4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and
5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances.
Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions that address applicable Statewide
Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Titles, the amendment is consistent with this
criterion.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendments satisfy
the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code and recommends
the Planning Commission forward these proposed amendments to the City Council with a
recommendation for adoption.
CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES:
A review of the comprehensive plan identified the following relevant policies for the proposed
amendments:
Topic 1: General Policies
Policy 1.1.1: The City shall ensure that:
a. This comprehensive plan and all future legislative changes are consistent with the
Statewide Planning Goals adopted by the Land Conservation and Development
Commission, the Regional Plan adopted by the Metropolitan Service District;
Findings: As indicated pursuant to the findings and conclusions that address applicable Statewide
Planning Goals and Regional Functional Plan Titles, the amendment is consistent with this
criterion.
Topic 2: Citizen Involvement
Policy 2.1.1: The City shall maintain an ongoing citizen involvement program and shall
assure that citizens will be provided an opportunity to be involved in all phases of the
planning process.
Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter
18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available
seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community
Development Code.
Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in
March 2006. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement
and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and
involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process.
Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties
listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses.
Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the
community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and
commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to
pass out information.
Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team,
submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop.
Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest
teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning
Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the October 18,
2007 issue of The Times. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing.
The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer
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questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the
text changes could be viewed.
Policy 2.1.2: The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be
appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross-section of
the community.
Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get
involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every
household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of citizens and
stakeholders were involved in the policy interest team meetings by not only soliciting volunteers,
but by inviting organizations that share a common interest in that particular topic.
Policy 2.1.3: The City shall ensure that information on land use planning issues is
available in an understandable form for all interested citizens.
Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was
available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This
included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the
website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the community volunteers
who participated on the policy interest teams.
Topic 3: Natural Features and Open Space
Policy 3.4.2 The City shall:
a. Protect fish and wildlife habitat along stream corridors by managing the riparian
habitat and controlling erosion, and by requiring that areas of standing trees and
natural vegetation along natural drainage course and waterways be maintained to
the maximum extent possible;
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.1 and specifically
Policies 1, 3, 6, and 7. The policies outline the City's approach to protecting water quality by
requiring the stormwater system to comply with adopted plans and standards, promoting
techniques to reduce stormwater run-off, and maintaining streams and wetlands in their natural
state. By properly managing stormwater, erosion and water quality impacts associated with run-
off can be reduced, thus helping to protect fish and wildlife habitat. Goal 11.3 and specifically
Policies 1, 2, 3, and 5 also protect fish and wildlife habitat by protecting water quality. The
policies outline the City's commitment to effectively managing a wastewater system that meets all
adopted plans, standards, and regulations to minimize habitat impacts associated with wastewater.
Topic 4: Air,Water, and Land Resources Quality
Policy 4.2.1 All development within the Tigard Urban Planning area shall comply with
applicable federal, state, and regional water quality standards, including those contained
in the Clean Water Services Design and Construction Manual. (Rev. Ord. 02-15)
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.1 and specifically
Policies 1, 2, and 3. Policy 1 requires all new development to meet or exceed federal, state, or
regional standards for water quality and flood protection. Policy 2 states the City's commitment
to working with Clean Water Services, and Policy 3 states the City's commitment to following
applicable regulations,which includes the Clean Water Services Design and Construction Manual.
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4.2.2 The City shall recognize and assume its responsibility for operating, planning, and
regulating wastewater systems as designated in Metro's waste treatment management
component. (Rev. Ord. 02-15)
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.3 and specifically
Policies 2 and 3. Policy 2 states the City's commitment to continue collaborating with Clean
Water Services in the planning, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system. Policy 3
requires the City to comply with applicable regulations and programs, which includes mandates
by Metro.
Topic 7: Public Facilities and Services
Policy 7.1.1 The City shall:
a. Prepare and implement a Capital Improvements Program in conjunction
with Washington County and the applicable service districts;
b. Work with the service districts to provide a coordinated system for
providing services;
c. Provide urban services in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan to the
extent of the City's financial resources;
d. Use the Capital Improvement Program as a means for providing for orderly
growth and the efficient use of land;
e. Develop a Comprehensive Plan with consideration being given to the level
and capacity of the existing services; and
f. Adopt locational criteria as the basis for making decisions about the proper
location for public facilities.
Policy 7.1.2 The City shall require as a pre-condition to development approval that:
a. Development coincide with the availability of adequate serve capacity
including:
1. Public water;
2. Public sewer shall be required for new development within the City
unless the property involved is over 300 feet from a sewer line and
Washington County Health Department approval for a private
disposal system is obtained; and
3. Storm drainage.
b. The facilities are:
1. Capable of adequately serving all intervening properties and the
proposed development; and
2. Designed to City standards
c. All new development utilities placed underground.
Policy 7.2.1 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE AS A PRE-CONDITION TO DEVELOPMENT THAT:
a. A SITE DEVELOPMENT STUDY BE SUBMITTED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN
AREAS SUBJECT TO POOR DRAINAGE, GROUND INSTABILITY OR
FLOODING WHICH SHOWS THAT THE DEVELOPMENT IS SAFE AND WILL
NOT CREATE ADVERSE OFF-SITE IMPACTS:
b. NATURAL DRAINAGE WAYS BE MAINTAINED UNLESS SUBMITTED STUDIES
SHOW THAT ALTERNATIVE DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS CAN SOLVE ON-SITE
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AND WILL ENSURE NO ADVERSE OFF-SITE
IMPACTS;
c. ALL DRAINAGE CAN BE HANDLED ON-SITE OR THERE IS AN
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION WHICH WILL NOT INCREASE THE OFF-SITE
IMPACT;
d. THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN ELEVATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE 1981
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS BE PROTECTED;AND
e. EROSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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Policy 7.2.2 THE CITY SHALL:
a. INCLUDE IN ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM,PLANS FOR SOLVING
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS IN THE EXISTING DEVELOPED AREAS;
b. RECOGNIZE AND ASSUME ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATING,
PLANNING AND REGULATING WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AS DESIGNATED IN
THE MSD WASTEWATER TREATMENT MANAGEMENT "208" PLAN;AND
c. APPLY ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
WITH RESPECT TO WASTEWATER.
Policy 7.3.1 THE CITY OF TIGARD SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE TIGARD WATER
DISTRICT AND THE METZGER WATER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A HIGH
STANDARD OF WATER SERVICE TO MEET FUTURE DEMANDS AT ALL TIMES.
Policy 7.4.1 THE CITY SHALL:
a. DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES THE
PRESENT AND FUTURE CAPACITY NEEDS FOR A SEWAGE SYSTEM IN THE
PLANNING AREA,AND PROBABLE ROUTES OF FUTURE TRUNKLINES;
b. REQUIRE THAT FUTURE EXTENSIONS OF COLLECTOR SEWER LINES
SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH ALL CITY ORDINANCES AND AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND THE
UNIFIED SEWERAGE AGENCY(USA);AND
c. ADOPT A CLEAR AND CONCISE AGREEMENT WITH USA, IMPLEMENTING
THE CITY'S POLICIES FOR EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF SEWER
SERVICES AND ENCOURAGING THE PHASING OUT OF SEPTIC TANKS.
Policy 7.4.2 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THAT AREAS DETERMINED BY THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO HAVE FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM.
Policy 7.4.3 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SEWER SYSTEMS,PRIORITY SHALL:
a. FIRST, BE GIVEN TO AREAS HAVING HEALTH HAZARD PROBLEMS WHICH
WILL BE DETERMINED BY DEQ;AND
b. SECOND, BE GIVEN TO AREAS WHERE THE COST-BENEFITS ARE THE
GREATEST IN TERMS OF NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS.
Policy 7.4.4 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THAT ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT BE
CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
Policy 7.5.1 THE CITY SHALL COORDINATE EXPANSION OF POLICE PROTECTION,
SERVICE AND FACILITIES WITH THE OVERALL GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
Policy 7.5.2 AS A PART OF THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW,THE CITY SHALL:
a. REQUIRE VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION SIGNS TO ASSIST EMERGENCY
VEHICLES IN LOCATING THE AREA OF THE PROBLEM;
b. UTILIZE DEFENSIBLE SPACE CONCEPTS;AND
c. REQUIRE THE TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS.
Policy 7.6.1 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE AS A PRE-CONDITION TO DEVELOPMENT
THAT:
a. THE DEVELOPMENT BE SERVED BY A WATER SYSTEM HAVING ADEQUATE
WATER PRESSURE FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES;
b. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE
AREA BELOW A LEVEL ADEQUATE FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES;AND
c. THE APPLICABLE FIRE DISTRICT REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS.
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Policy 7.7.1 COMMUNITY LAND USE PLANNING SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH
PRIVATE UTILITY AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES
WHEN NEEDED.
Policy 7.8.1 THE CITY SHALL WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO
ENSURE THE MAXIMUM COMMUNITY USE OF [THE] SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR
TIGARD RESIDENTS THROUGH LOCATIONAL CRITERIA AND THE PROVISIONS
OF URBAN SERVICES.
Policy 7.9.1 THE CITY SHALL:
a. ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND
PRIVATE AGENCIES IN PLANNING AND PROVIDING FOR HEALTH AND
RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES;AND
b. PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NECESSARY HEALTH SERVICES TO
BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE.
Policy 7.10.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES SHOULD REMAIN
CENTRALIZED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Policy 7.11.1 THE CITY SHALL, WHERE ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE, PROVIDE FOR
LIBRARY SERVICES WHICH MEET THE USER DEMAND OF ITS RESIDENTS.
Policy 7.12.1 THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE THE METROPOLITAN SERVICE DISTRICT'S
(MSD) RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND WILL PARTICIPATE IN THESE
PROCEDURES AS APPROPRIATE.
Policy 7.12.2 THE CITY SHALL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH A
PERMANENT, FULL-LINE RECYCLING CENTER THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE LOCATION SHOULD BE NEAR
THE CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY AND SHOULD BE OPEN EVERY DAY.
Findings: Current Comprehensive Plan Policies 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.3.1, 7.4.1, 7.4.2, 7.4.3,
7.4.4, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6.1, 7.7.1, 7.8.1, 7.9.1, 7.10.1, 7.11.1, 7.12.1, and 7.12.2 will be deleted and
replaced in their entirety by proposed amendment Goals 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, and 11.5 and their
associated Policies (see Exhibit A). This update will ensure the City is in compliance with
applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. This update will also ensure continued
compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 11 as the new goals and policies reflect current
community conditions and values. The new goals and policies have been developed through a
citizen involvement effort, reviewed by City staff, reviewed by affected agencies, and reviewed by
the Planning Commission at a October 1, 2007 workshop.
Topic 10: Urbanization
Policy 10.1.1 PRIOR TO THE ANNEXATION OF LAND TO THE CITY OF TIGARD:
a. THE CITY SHALL REVIEW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AS TO
ADEQUATE CAPACITY, OR SUCH SERVICES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE, TO
SERVE THE PARCEL IF DEVELOPED TO THE MOST INTENSE USE
ALLOWED*, AND WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LEVEL OF
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO DEVELOPED AND UNDEVELOPED LAND WITHIN
THE CITY OF TIGARD. THE SERVICES ARE:
1. WATER;
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2. SEWER;
3. DRAINAGE;
4. STREETS;
5. POLICE;AND
6. FIRE PROTECTION.
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.1 Policy 1; Goal
11.2 Policy 2; Goal 11.3 Policy 1; and Goal 11.4 Policy 4. The policies outline the City's
commitment to requiring new development to comply with plans and regulations that ensure the
stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure and capacity is available. This is
accomplished through planning and implementation efforts that new development must follow.
Goal 11.4 Policy 4 covers the requirement that new development must require adequate police
and fire protection. This is accomplished through review of proposed land use plans by public
safety providers.
Policy 10.2.1 THE CITY SHALL NOT APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF CITY OR UNIFIED
SEWERAGE AGENCY(USA) LINES EXCEPT:
a. WHERE APPLICATIONS FOR ANNEXATION FOR THOSE PROPERTIES HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE CITY;OR
b. WHERE A NONREMONSTRANCE AGREEMENT TO ANNEX THOSE
PROPERTIES HAS BEEN SIGNED AND RECORDED WITH WASHINGTON
COUNTY AND SUBMITTED TO THE CITY;OR
c. WHERE THE APPLICABLE STATE OR COUNTY HEALTH AGENCY HAS
DECLARED THAT THERE IS A POTENTIAL OR IMMINENT HEALTH
HAZARD.
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.3 Policies 3 and 5.
The policies outline the City's commitment to requiring annexation before providing City
wastewater services and requiring the wastewater system to comply with regulations and
programs that include declarations of a health hazard by State or County health agencies.
Policy 10.2.2 IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF POLICY 10.2.1, THE EXTENSION
OF SEWER LINES OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS SHALL NOT REDUCE THE
CAPACITY BELOW THE REQUIRED LEVEL FOR AREAS WITHIN THE CITY.
Findings: This policy is satisfied by the proposed amendment through Goal 11.3 Policies 2 and 3.
The City works in partnership with Clean Water Services to plan and operate the wastewater
system within the City of Tigard and also for the region. The adopted plans include build-out
projections that outline the capacity of the appropriate infrastructure needed to maintain
compliance with Clean Water Act permits.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies
the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan.
APPLICABLE METRO REGULATIONS:
Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 3: Water Quality, Flood
Management, and Fish/Wildlife Habitat Conservation - protect beneficial uses and
functional values of water quality and flood management resources by limiting uses in
these areas from development activities and protecting life and property from dangers
associated with flooding.
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Findings: In 2002, the City of Tigard adopted Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments to
comply with Title 3 of Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, which outlines water
quality and flood management requirements for the region. The adopted standards were based on a
unified program developed by local governments in the Tualatin Basin and implemented through
Clean Water Services (CWS) Design & Construction Standards, which provides for vegetated
stream corridor buffers up to 200 feet wide and mandating restoration of corridors in marginal or
degraded condition.
In addition, Clean Water Services, local cities, Washington County, Metro, and Tualatin Hills Park
and Recreation District, partnered on a parallel effort to develop the CWS Healthy Streams Plan
(HSP), an updated watershed plan designed to enhance the functions of the Tualatin Basin surface
water system and address the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The proposed amendment, specifically Goal 11.1 and its associated policies (see Exhibit A), will
continue to ensure compliance with Tide 3 requirements and standards. Policies 1, 2, and 3 provide
clear direction that water quality is an important component of the community and the City will
continue in collaboration on managing stormwater to meet water quality standards. The policies
also outline the City's commitment to requiring new development and the entire system to meet or
exceed federal, state, and regional standards for water quality as well as implement adopted plans.
The remaining policies outline additional strategies the City will employ to improve the
community's water quality and limit pollution from stormwater run-off.
Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods —
conserve, protect, and restore a continuous ecologically viable streamside corridor system,
from the streams' headwaters to their confluence with other streams and rivers, and with
their flooplains in a manner that is integrated with upland wildlife habitat and with the
surrounding urban landscape; and control and prevent water pollution for the protection of
the public health and safety, and to maintain and improve water quality throughout the
region.
Findings: The multi-jurisdictional approach undertaken by Tualatin Basin jurisdictions was used to
develop a program to meet Statewide Goal 5 requirements for inventorying riparian areas and
wildlife habitat and to comply with Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Tide 13
(the regional Nature in Neighborhoods program). The Tualatin Basin Fish and Wildlife Habitat Program
was developed to complement Clean Water Services Design and Constructions Standards to
protect the beneficial uses of water (including rivers, streams and creeks) within the Tualatin Basin.
The proposed amendment, specifically Goal 11.1 and its associated policies (see Exhibit A), will
continue to ensure compliance with Tide 13 requirements and standards. Policies 1, 2, and 3
provide clear direction that water quality is an important component of the community and the
City will continue in partnership with other jurisdictions to ensure water quality standards are being
met and programs being implemented. Water quality is directly linked to protecting fish and
wildlife habitat that depend upon streams, rivers, and wetlands. The remaining policies outline
additional strategies the City will employ to improve the community's water quality and limit
pollution from stormwater run-off.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment satisfies
the applicable Metro regulations.
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THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER
OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197
Statewide Planning Goal 1 — Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive
Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents.
Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public
Involvement Program for the Comprehensive Plan Update was developed in March 2006. This
Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning
Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement
opportunities available to the citizens during the process.
Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties
listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two project open houses.
Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the
community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and
commissions, presentations to high school students, and staff attendance at community events to
pass out information.
Involvement opportunities included two open houses, participation on a policy interest team,
submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshop.
Additionally, the interested parties listsery and volunteers who signed up for the policy interest
teams were provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning
Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the October 18,
2007 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice
will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and
included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the
address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed.
Statewide Planning Goal 2 — Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The
Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide
planning goals.
Findings: The proposed amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a
Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state
statutes or regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing
ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision-making process. Notice was provided to DLCD
45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. All applicable review criteria have
been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met.
Statewide Planning Goal S—Natural Resources
This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic
areas and sites.
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Findings: The proposed amendment is consistent with this goal as the proposed changes direct the
City to protect water quality and function that can lead to improved habitat conditions. This policy
direction is an enhancement to Goal 5 protections already in place in the community.
Proposed Goal 11.1 and its associated policies (see Exhibit A), provide clear direction that water
quality is an important component of the community and the City will continue in partnership with
other jurisdictions to ensure water quality standards are being met and programs being
implemented. These policies aim to minimize erosion, limit stormwater run-off impacts, inform
the public about personal actions that cause water quality problems, and allow the natural function
of riparian systems. All of these policies have the ability to improve water quality in the community
and thus improve riparian and aquatic habitats.
Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality
To maintain and improve the quality of the air,water, and land resources of the state.
Findings: The proposed amendment is consistent with this goal as the proposed changes direct the
City to manage public facilities to protect water quality and function.
Proposed Goal 11.1 and its associated policies (see Exhibit A), provide clear direction that water
quality is an important component of the community and the City will continue in partnership with
other jurisdictions to ensure water quality standards are being met and programs being
implemented. These policies aim to minimize erosion, limit stormwater run-off impacts, inform
the public about personal actions that cause water quality problems, and allow the natural function
of riparian systems. All of these policies have the ability to improve water quality in the
community.
Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services
To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and
services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development.
Findings: Current Comprehensive Plan Policies relating to Statewide Planning Goal 11 will be
deleted and replaced in their entirety by proposed amendment Goals 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, and
11.5 and their associated Policies (see Exhibit A). This update will ensure the City is in
compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. This update will also
ensure continued compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 11 as the new goals and policies
reflect current community conditions and values. The new goals and policies have been
developed through a citizen involvement effort, reviewed by City staff, reviewed by affected
agencies, and reviewed by the Planning Commission at an October 1, 2007 workshop.
Statewide Planning Goal 14: Utbanization
To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to
accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries,
to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities.
Findings: The proposed amendment is consistent with this goal as it provides policy direction
that intends to ensure the orderly and efficient delivery of public facilities and services through
proper planning and implementation. The policies also require an appropriate level of public
facilities and services to accommodate urban population and employment.
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CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the proposed amendment is
consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals.
SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS
The City of Tigard's Building Division, Engineering Division, Current Planning Division,
Library Department, Administrative Department, Financial and Information Technology
Departments, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to
review this proposal and did not respond.
CONCLUSION: Based on no response from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment
does not interfere with the best interests of the City.
SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not
respond:
Beaverton School District
City of Durham
City of Beaverton
City of King City
City of Lake Oswego
City of Portland
City of Tualatin
Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation
Metro Land Use and Planning
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A
Oregon Public Utilities Commission
Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J
TriMet Transit Development
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
The Tualatin Valley Water District had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no
objections.
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (see Exhibit B) had an
opportunity to review this proposal and offered the following comments:
Chapter 7 references multiple documents (for example, the Public Facilities Plan,
Stormwater Management Plan, TVWD Water Master Plan/Management Plan, etc.). It
would be helpful if the dates of these documents could be listed so that it is clear which
version of these documents were used in the creation of this update of the comprehensive
plan and if they have been adopted by ordinance.
Findings: Staff has added dates to the following document tides: Public Facr/ity Plan (1991), CWS
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Stormwater Management Plan (2006), Fanno Creek Watershed Management Plan (1997), CWS Design and
Construction Standards (2007), TVWD Water Master Plan/Management Plan (2007), Water Distribution
Hydraulic Study (2000) CWS Collection System Master Plan Update (2000).
The Recommended Action Measure i. listed under Goal 11.1 is confusing for us. Please
clarify what, "beyond voluntary" means.
Findings: The proposed amendment has been edited since DLCD review and now reads:
i. Adopt mandatary natural resource and habitat friendly development standards that utilize
incentives for developers to incorporate green concepts into their design.
Their request has been satisfied and no further changes are recommended.
In Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution, Key Findings, it states that "The Water
Demand Forecast Report (2006) projects population growth from 12,053 to 17,725 persons
in the Tigard Water Service Area. Is this consistent with the coordinated population
forecast for the City for planning purposes?
Findings: The referenced population projection addresses the Tigard Water Service Area, which is
not coincidental with Tigard city limits. The projection is not consistent with a coordinated
population forecast for land use planning purposes and for the sake of eliminating confusion; staff
recommends the removal of the projections from the Key Findings. The removal would not affect
the policy direction of the proposed amendment.
• The Water Demand Forecast Report(2006) projects population growth from 12,053 to 17,725
per-seria future annual water demand could range from 2,732 to 3.229 million gallons in the
Tigard Water Service Area.
• Future annual water demand could range from 2,732 to 3,229 million gallons.
In the Recommended Action Measures for Goal 11.4, the City recommends "Review and
revise the Community Development Code to limit or remove barriers to constructing new
schools and fire stations. Does the current Development Code prevent schools or fire
stations? Shouldn't these facilities have the same development standards as other
development?
Findings: The current Development Code does not prevent schools or fire stations. They are either
permitted outright or conditionally permitted in some, but not all, zoning districts. These facilities
should have the same development standards and the intention of the language was to remove
locational barriers and not all development standards. Facility location is an important attribute for
public safety providers to consider when striving to meet response-time targets. Staff recommends
the following change to the language:
iii. Review aid-revise the Community Development Code to identify locational lit ar
remove barriers to constructing new schools and fire stations.
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Clean Water Services (see Exhibit C) had an opportunity to review this proposal and offered the
following comments:
We recommend following the relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant
provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20) for all
issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of
wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof.
Findings: Although the proposed amendment does not directly reference the documents, Policy 2
and 3 under Goal 11.3 and Policies 2 and 3 under Goal 11.1 state the City's commitment to
requiring compliance with the Design and Construction Standards. Additionally, the policies state
the City's commitment to collaborating in the management of stormwater and wastewater systems
and programs, which are outlined in the IGA. References to the Design and Construction are
more appropriate in the Community Development Code and have been adopted into the Code.
Therefore, staff recommends no changes to the policy language at this time.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, staff finds that the comments and subsequent
edits to the proposed amendment are in the best interest of the City and recommends inclusion
of the changes in the language of this proposal.
SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION
The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, Metro regulations,
the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances.
Therefore, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public
hearing process.
ATTACHMENT:
EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
EXHIBIT B: DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMENTS
EXHIBIT C: CLEAN WATER SERVICES COMMENTS
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PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss DATE
Associate Planner
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4/VA L/ I / /_ l.A41.4l October 29, 2007
APPROVED BY: Ron Bunch DATE
Planning Manager
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Public Facilities and Services
Public Facilities and Services addresses their appropriate coordination, location, and delivery
in a manner that best supports the existing and proposed land uses. The provision of these
facilities and services are essential to a high quality of life and the health, safety, and welfare
of the community. Their availability is also vital to promoting and sustaining a strong local
and regional economy. For these reasons, the City and its partner agencies and districts
must efficiently plan for the impacts of future growth and development on the facilities and
services provided. Statewide Planning Goal 11 requires Oregon jurisdictions to adopt
Comprehensive Plans that provide goals and policies as the basis to manage, maintain, and
expand the public facilities and services of the community.
Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services
`To plan and develop a timely, orderly, and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to
serve as a framework for urban and rural development."
The community's vision is for a future where essential public facilities and services are
readily available to serve the needs of the community. They understand the importance of
not only planning for and funding the facilities, but ensuring their continued maintenance.
They also recognize the impact that new development places upon all services and want
them to pay their fair share. The public library, senior center,public safety, and public
schools are especially considered vital components of a high quality, livable community.
Furthermore,it is recognized that expected population growth in the region will place
increased pressure on existing public facilities and services.
The City of Tigard has adopted the City of Tigard Public Facility Plan (1991)as required by
Oregon Administrative Rule 660-11. The City will make appropriate updates to the Public
Facility Plan on a regular basis as part of the Periodic Review process as required by Oregon
Administrative Rule 660-25.
Section 1: Stormwater Management
The City stormwater infrastructure is a mix of natural and piped systems. As with most
urban areas, the reliance on piped stormwater has been important to transport the water
from impervious surfaces to the natural systems and move it out of the community. To
ensure the system operates effectively, the natural components must remain in good
condition to meet the primary objectives of protecting water quality and flood control. To
accomplish these objectives, the City collaborates with Clean Water Services (CWS) in the
planning and management of the system. The plans currently used for City efforts are the
CWS Stormwater Management Plan (2006),which addresses water quality protection, and Fanno
Creek Watershed Management Plan (1997),which addresses flood control in the City.
The 2006 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is a requirement of the combined National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) permits held by CWS. The SWMP is revised on a five-year cycle and was last
updated in spring 2006. To implement the plan, the City has an inter-governmental
agreement (IGA) with CWS as a "self-service provider." This designation means the City has
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operation and maintenance authority over storm drain systems,water quality systems, and
roadside ditches under City jurisdiction. The IGA outlines the CWS work program standards
that must be followed by the City.
The 1997 Fanno Creek Watershed Management Plan (Fanno Plan) prepared by CWS for all
jurisdictions within the basin, is the principal plan for drainage in the City. The Fanno Plan
covers 85% of Tigard (the remaining 15% of the jurisdiction drains directly to the Tualatin
River) and has been adopted by the City. Included in the plan is an inventory of drainage
structures, an evaluation of their adequacy of capacity, and recommended City infrastructure
improvements to reduce flooding. Funding for these projects is available through the Storm
Sewer Fund that results from the collection of system development charges.
In addition, the City is responsible for adopting policies and regulations that implement
statewide land use goals to protect water quality and wildlife habitat. These policies and
regulations must ensure that the impacts of new development on the stormwater
infrastructure are minimized. One of the greatest impacts on stormwater infrastructure is the
amount of impervious surface in a watershed. Impervious surfaces increase run-off into the
stormwater system and increase the peak flow of storm events. Reducing the impervious
surface coverage will encourage natural filtration and help to reduce the stormwater
infrastructure needs, as well as reduce problems associated with scouring and erosion of
stream channels from storm events.
Although CWS does not have land use authority, they have been involved in reducing the
impacts of stormwater by developing the CWS Design and Construction Standards(2007) that
have been adopted by and are implemented by the City. A city engineer performs the task of
evaluating the stormwater infrastructure design during the development review process to
make sure the standards are met.
In addition to the CWS Design and Construction Standards(2007), the City has adopted
voluntary habitat friendly development provisions that may be utilized during new
development. The provisions seek to protect wildlife habitat that has been identified within
the community and includes low impact development practices that are meant to reduce
stormwater flow.
Funding for the stormwater system is generated from two sources. The first is from System
Development Charges (SDCs) that are assessed on new developments that cannot provide
their own water quantity and quality facilities. The money is placed in the Storm Sewer Fund,
which is managed by CWS and used for capital projects included in plans formulated by
CWS. The second, the Surface Water Management Fee, is a monthly charge that is collected
on utility bills. The City keeps 75% of this fee for operations and maintenance of the
stormwater infrastructure.
Key Findings
• The expansion and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure is an important factor
affecting growth and development.
• Objectives of the stormwater system are the protection of water quality and flood
control and are addressed through the CWS Stormwater Management Plan (2006) and the
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Fanno Creek Watershed Management Plan (1997).
• The City maintains 113.4 miles of stormwater pipe, 3975 catch basins, and 588 outfalls.
• The City maintains 79 water quality facilities;which include ponds, swales, filter systems,
detention pipes and tanks.
• Impervious surfaces, undersized bridges and culverts, and inadequate infrastructure
contribute to localized flooding.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon
the community.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's
natural resources.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the future of public services,which includes
safety, schools and infrastructure.
Goal
11.1 Develop and maintain a stormwater system that protects development, water
resources, and wildlife habitat.
Policies
1. The City shall require that all new development::
A. construct the appropriate stormwater facilities or ensure construction by
paying their fair share of the cost;
B. comply with adopted plans and standards for stormwater management; and
C. meet or exceed regional, state, and federal standards for water quality and
flood protection.
2. The City shall continue to collaborate with Clean Water Services in the planning,
operation, and maintenance of a comprehensive stormwater management system.
3. The City shall ensure require the stormwater management system to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and regional regulations and programs.
4. The City shall require annexation prior to any property receiving City stormwater
services.
5. The City shall require maintenance access to all stormwater infrastructure and
easements.
6. The City shall maintain streams and wetlands in their natural state to protect their
stormwater conveyance and treatment functions.
7. The City shall encourage low impact development practices and green street
concepts other measures that reduce the amount of and/or treat stormwater runoff
at the source.
8. The City shall develop sustainable funding mechanisms:
A. for stormwater system maintenance;
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B. to improve deficiencies within the existing system; and
C. to implement stormwater system improvements identified in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Adopt natural resource and habitat friendly development standards that
utilize incentives for developers to incorporate green concepts into their design.
iii. Review and modify the Community Development Code, as needed, to ewe
include effective regulations are in place to implement the stormwater management
goals and policies.
iv. Identify and map problematic stormwater drainage areas in the community.
v. Research alternative funding strategies for use in improving identified problem
stormwater drainage areas in the community.
vi. Develop partnerships to produce and distribute educational informational materials
that outline the benefits of low impact development practices and green street
concepts.
vii. Develop and implement a Capital Replacement Program for the stormwater system.
Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution
The City of Tigard provides water to the Tigard Water Service Area. This area includes most
of the City's residents and also the City of Durham, King City, and the Bull Mountain area
of unincorporated Washington County;which is represented by the Tigard Water District.
The northeast corner of the City is supplied water by the Tualatin Valley Water District
(TVWD),which operates independently from the City of Tigard.
The TVWD is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners and operates under the
TVWD Water Master Plan/Management Plan (2007). Tigard has no role in the operation or
management of TVWD, but has collaborated with them on long-term supply studies and is
also capable of sharing water in emergency situations.
The City of Tigard took over the provision of water to the Tigard Water Service Area from
the Tigard Water District in 1994. During the transfer of supply responsibilities, an IGA
created oversight for the water system through the Intergovernmental Water Board (IGWB),
which consists of a member from Tigard, Durham, King City,Tigard Water District, and
one at-large member. The IGWB advises Tigard City Council on issues relating to rate
setting and water supply.
The City owns and operates the water distribution system under license from the Oregon
Department of Human Services and the Oregon Water Resources Department. The Water
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Distribution Hydraulic Study(2000)is the current master plan for the City water supply system.
The study provides direction for system improvements,including storage and distribution.
Although the City owns a few wells, nearly 90% of the water supply is purchased from
wholesale water providers such as the Portland Water Bureau (PWB). The City signed a 10-
year agreement in summer 2006 to continue purchasing water from PWB. In addition, the
City purchases water from the City of Lake Oswego,which draws its water from the
Clackamas River Basin. This lack of a City-owned supply has been identified as an important
issue for the future and three long-term supply feasibility studies are in progress. The studies
are in collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions and will evaluate various options for
partnerships in securing a long-term supply.
During periods of high water demand, the City can supplement its supply with water from
City-owned aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells and native groundwater wells.
Additional supply is available for purchase from the Joint Water Commission QWC). Water
from the JWC is delivered via the City of Beaverton system; making it Tigard's only
fluoridated supply. The City also has system inter-ties with Tualatin and the Lake Grove
Water District that allows sharing water under emergency conditions.
In 2005, the Oregon Departments of Human Services and Environmental Quality
conducted a source water assessment on Tigard's groundwater. Within the Tigard water
service area, 50 sites were identified as potential sources of drinking water contamination if
managed improperly.
The City of Tigard Water System is set up as an enterprise fund. The budget needs no
money from the City general fund and operates based solely on revenue the Water System
creates. System Development Charges for new construction and connections, and rates for
water consumption are the two main sources of revenue for the budget.
Key Findings
• The expansion and maintenance of water supply and distribution infrastructure is an
important factor affecting growth and development.
• As of November 2006,TVWD has approximately 1,920 service connections within the
City of Tigard. There are 24 covered reservoirs in the TVWD system that can store 53
million gallons of water.
• The City of Tigard Water Service provides potable water to approximately 55,990 people
through approximately 17,300 residential, commercial, and industrial service
connections.
• The City of Tigard's water system contains 13 reservoirs with a total combined storage
capacity of approximately 24.5 million gallons.
• The City of Tigard's water distribution system contains eight pump stations to distribute
potable water to residents around the Tigard Water Service Area.
• The distribution system is composed of various pipe types in sizes up to 36 inches in
diameter. The total length of piping in the service area is approximately 209 miles.
• Three feasibility studies are in progress and will help to provide direction for the City's
long-term supply options.
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• The City has experienced a decrease in total and per capita consumption from 2001 to
2005 due to repairs made in water line leaks, rising costs, and the Water Conservation
Program.
• The Water Demand Forecast Report(2006)projects :::..: ::- -
17,725 persona future annual water demand could range from 2,732 to 3,229 million
gallons in the Tigard Water Service Area.
• 1 e annual water demand could range from 2,732 to 3,229 million gallons.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon
the community.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the future of public services,which includes
safety, schools and infrastructure.
Goal
11.2 Ensure Secure a reliable, high quality water supply to meet the existing and future
needs of the community.
Policies
1. The City shall prioritize securing an interest in a high quality, long-term water supply,
which is financially feasible and reliable, to serve the Tigard Water Service Area.
2. The City shall develop and maintain a water system master plan to coordinate the
improvement and expansion of Tigard Water Service Area infrastructure to serve
current and projected demand.
3. The City shall require maintenance access to all public water infrastructure and .
easements.
4. The City shall coordinate with Tualatin Valley Water District to ensure require
adequate supply and pressure to meet consumption and fire protection needs for the
portion of Tigard served by the District.
5. The City shall ensure Tigard Water Service operations remain financially self-
supporting.
6. The City shall require all new connections within the Tigard Water Service Area to
pay a system development charge.
7. The City shall comply with all state and federal laws and regulations relating to
potable water.
8. The City shall require that all new development:
A. connect to a public water system;
B. pay a system development charge and other costs associated with extending
service;
C. ensure adequate pressure and volume to meet consumption and fire
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protection needs;and
D. extend adequately sized water lines with sufficient pressure to the boundaries
of the property for anticipated future extension.
9. The City shall encourage water conservation through education informational
programs and maintenance of the system.
10. The City shall prohibit activities that have the potential for contamination of the
municipal water supply.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Continue to investigate options to partner with neighboring jurisdictions in securing
a long term water supply.
ii. Construct water distribution facilities in areas with minimal visual impact upon the
community.
iii. Identify and map developed properties that are not connected to the municipal water
supply.
iv. Continue funding a maintenance program that ensures adequate pressure and flow,
protects water quality, and minimizes water loss.
v. Regularly review and update the Community Development Code as it applies to
potable water.
vi. Continue producing and distributing eduearianal informational materials related to
water supply and conservation.
vii. Update water system development charges as needed.
viii.Research and implement a system development charge structure that doesn't
penalize residential structures for installing a fire sprinkler system.
ix. Develop and implement a Capital Replacement Program for the water distribution
system.
x. Survey the community to gauge their attitude regarding a fluoridated water supply.
Section 3: Wastewater Management
Wastewater services within Tigard are managed through an agreement between the City and
CWS. The agreement assigns the City enforcement of design and construction standards,
rules and regulations, and rates and charges governing the use of, and connection to, the
wastewater system. In return, CWS acts as the regional wastewater authority that provides,
owns, and maintains sewer lines with a diameter of 24 inches or greater (the City owns less
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than 24-inch lines), as well as pump stations and treatment facilities. CWS is also responsible
for the planning of wastewater collection in the Tualatin River basin.
CWS owns and operates the Durham Wastewater Treatment Facility. The facility is
operating under the basin-wide NPDES permit and is in compliance with Clean Water Act
regulations. The City has an IGA with Clean Water Services to perform management and
maintenance tasks on City-owned wastewater infrastructure to ensure continued compliance
with the regulations.
The CWS Collection System Master Plan Update (2000)is the current plan for wastewater
collection in the Tualatin basin, including the City of Tigard. The primary focus of the plan
was to analyze future capacity of the system and found that all existing lines within the City
of Tigard have adequate capacity to accommodate anticipated growth.
The City has also developed the Sanitary Sewer Facility Plan Map to help prioritize projects
and schedule improvements to the system through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The
facility map is continuously revised and shows the locations of all current and proposed lines
within the City. The map allows the City to plan for new construction and also identify
developed neighborhoods not currently being served by the wastewater system.
The Neighborhood Sewer Extension Program was established in 1996 by the City to extend
public infrastructure to unconnected neighborhoods. This program encourages property
owners to retire septic systems and connect to the City sewer system. The program does
require property owners, upon connection, to reimburse the City for a fair share of the total
cost. To encourage participation, the City also established the Neighborhood Sewer
Reimbursement District Incentive Program that provides options for limiting the financial
burden on the property owner.
In addition to the operation and maintenance of the existing wastewater system, the City is
responsible for implementing the CWS Design and Construction Standards(2007). Land use
applicants are required to obtain a Public Facility Permit when connecting to City owned
wastewater infrastructure and must comply with the standards as part of the development
review process. This function is outlined in the IGA between CWS and Tigard and is carried
out by a city engineer.
Funding for the wastewater system is generated from three sources. First, developers finance
the construction of new sewer lines needed to service their new developments. Secondly,
during the building permit process a connection fee is collected by the City. Most of the fee
is transferred to CWS, but a portion of the fee is retained by the City for system
improvements. Finally, the monthly sewer service fee is collected on the utility bill and a
portion is retained by the City for operations and maintenance of the wastewater system.
Key Findings
• The expansion and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure is an important factor
affecting growth and development.
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• The City coordinates the expansion, operation, and maintenance of wastewater
infrastructure through an IGA with CWS as a "self-service provider."
• As of October 2006, there were approximately 12,671 connections to the City's
wastewater system.
• The City owns and maintains 160 miles of wastewater mainline (6 to 21 inches).
• Currently, 29 neighborhoods (589 properties) have been provided the opportunity to
connect through the Neighborhood Sewer Extension Program. Another 17
neighborhoods have been identified as potential participants in the program.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon
the community.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's
natural resources.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the future of public services,which includes
safety, schools and infrastructure.
Goal
11.3 Develop and maintain a wastewater collection system that meets the existing and
future needs of the community.
Policies
1. The City shall require that all new development:
A. connect to the public wastewater system and pay a connection fee;
B. construct the appropriate wastewater infrastructure; and
C. comply with adopted plans and standards for wastewater management.
2. The City shall continue to collaborate with Clean Water Services in the planning,
operation, and maintenance of a comprehensive wastewater management system for
current and projected Tigard residents.
3. The City shall ensure require the wastewater management system to comply with all
applicable federal, state,and regional regulations and programs.
4. The City shall require maintenance access to all wastewater infrastructure and
easements.
5. The City shall prohibit the repair or replacement of septic tank systems within the
City, to the extent it has jurisdiction,unless it is not feasible to connect to the
wastewater system.
6. The City shall require annexation prior to any property receiving City wastewater
services.
7. The City shall ensure require wastewater fees are to be adequate to fund the
operations and maintenance of the system.
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Recommended Action Measures
i. Collaborate with Washington County Department of Health and Human Services on
developing an efficient protocol for notification of failed septic systems.
ii. Regularly review and update fees and charges to ensure they are sufficient to meet
the needed operational costs.
iii. Identify and map properties not connected to the public wastewater system.
iv. Continue the sewer extension program in order to encourage all properties to
connect to the public wastewater system.
v. Continue a proactive maintenance program to prolong the life of the infrastructure.
vi. Develop and implement a Capital Replacement Program for the wastewater
collection system.
Section 4: Community Facilities
The City of Tigard provides many community services,while special districts supply a
portion of the facilities and services that make the community what it is today. All of these
facilities and services must maintain a level of service that is adequate for the current
population and, at the same time, must plan for and accommodate future growth and
development within Tigard. This is why collaboration during the development process is
essential to ensuring the services will be available and funding options will continue to exist
with an acceptable level of service.
City-owned facilities include the Tigard Public Library, the Senior Center, and a number of
administrative and equipment storage facilities. The library is a new facility that was funded
by a community bond measure and opened to the public in 2004. The library offers a wide
range of services and programs and acts as a community center for Tigard residents. The
library has experienced a significant increase in use since the new facility was opened.
The Senior Center is a hub of activities for the aging population in the community. Social
events, classes, and meal services are a few of the offerings. Other City-owned facilities are
dispersed around the community and house various City personnel and equipment. These
facilities are vitally important to support the provision of public services to the community.
Two public school districts serve the City of Tigard's school-age children: Tigard-Tualatin
and Beaverton. Only Tigard-Tualatin owns property and operates schools within the Tigard
city limits. Both districts have seen steady growth over the years and are an important
component of reviewing development applications to ensure school capacity is not
exceeded. Additionally, this working relationship is important to finding appropriate sites for
new school facilities that will limit the impacts to the neighborhood and traffic flow.
Public safety is a critical component of a livable community. There must be adequate and
effective services, as well as the necessary infrastructure, to respond to emergencies in a
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timely and efficient manner. This not only applies to the current population and built
environment within the City, but also to new growth and development.
The Tigard Police Department provides police services,while Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
(TVFR) provides fire protection and emergency services for the community. Both have an
intergovernmental agreement with the Washington County Consolidated Communications
Agency (WCCCA) for 911 service and public safety communications. TVFR is a fire district
that covers 210 square miles, has a five-member board of directors and is funded through a
permanent tax rate on properties within the district.
One way for Tigard Police and TVFR to gauge their level of service is by tracking their
incident response time. Both pride themselves on quick response time to calls for service,
but as development occurs, added traffic volumes and the associated congestion can cause a
delay in response time. This is illustrated in the fact that TVFR has found a section of the
City that could be better served. For that reason,TVFR has purchased property and is
planning a new station that will decrease the response times to those neighborhoods.
Since growth and development will impact both fire and police services,Tigard Police and
TVFR have the opportunity for review and comment during the land use application
process. They evaluate proposed projects to ensure an adequate level of service exists for the
development and no impediments will occur to hamper the ability to perform their
functions. For TVFR, street design and placement is very important for access and egress of
its equipment. A well connected street network is also essential to improving response times,
for both fire and police services. During the land use application process,TVFR reviews
hydrant locations, adequacy of firefighting water supplies, and viability of apparatus access to
ensure meeting fire code requirements.
In addition to providing a built environment that is accessible for safety equipment, the City
has adopted the Oregon statewide minimum fire code and performs inspections on new
construction. The fire code outlines the required equipment for various development types
and sizes. Homeowners can voluntarily take steps to reduce risk of fire by installing
equipment and providing a defensible space around structures that are located in an area at
risk of wildfire.
Key Findings
• Growth and development will place increasing demands on the Police Department,
which currently has an average response time that has increased over the last 5 years to 4
minutes, 30 seconds per call.
• Areas of high population density and commercial areas, particularly Washington Square
Mall, place high demands on the Tigard Police Department.
• TVFR provides fire protection services for the City through an IGA.
• Three TVFR stations serve City residents,with one station located within City
boundaries and a new station planned to be built at Walnut Street and 124t Avenue.
• The dependability of fire protection is based in part on the distribution and capacity of
the City water supply.
• The City owns all fire hydrants within its boundaries.
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• The community has an ISO fire insurance rating of 2, one of 15 in Oregon.
• Street widths must be adequate for fire equipment access and egress,which may conflict
with development that is promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment through narrower
streets.
• Appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment installed at the time of
development is cost-effective and invaluable in reducing the community's risk to fire.
• Two public school districts serve the City of Tigard's school-age children: Tigard-
Tualatin and Beaverton. The school district boundary dates back to 1910, prior to
Tigard's incorporation.
• In both 1993 and 2006 city surveys,Tigard residents named schools, education or school
funding as top issues for the community (ranking 6th and 4th,respectively).
• TTSD owns 23 properties (189 acres) in Tigard. The Beaverton School District does not
own any property within Tigard.
• TTSD estimates slow steady growth: 4.6%rate by 2010,with no additional schools
planned for City limits.
• Beaverton is experiencing rapid growth and is looking for land for a future school in the
southwestern quadrant,which includes schools attended by Tigard residents.
• The new library has experienced increased usage (80%increase in visits from 1996 to
2006) since its completion, and as growth and development occur in the community,
additional pressure will be put on the services offered.
• The library is valued as a community center for public meetings and other events.
• Although not all City departments are directly involved in land use planning, their
provision of services is affected by growth and development. These impacts on
government services must be considered during the land use application process, as well
as additional facilities that would be needed to house them.
• City sustainability programs will be evaluated for inclusion in the Capital Improvement
Plan and may have an impact on future building renovations as it relates to the Tigard
Community Development Code.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon
the community.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the future of public services,which includes
safety, schools and infrastructure.
Goal
11.4 Enaure Maintain adequate public facilities and services to meet the health, safety,
education, and leisure needs of all Tigard residents.
Policies •
1. The City shall support the provision of accessible public facilities and services
through ensuring adequate administrative and general governance services.
2. The City shall continue to develop and maintain a Capital Improvement Plan to help
provide for the orderly provision of public facilities and services.
3. The City shall coordinate the expansion and equitable, long-term funding of public
facilities and services with the overall growth of the community.
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4. The City shall require that all new development:
A. can be provided fire and police protection;
B. provide Tigard Police,Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and the school
districts the opportunity to comment on the proposal;
C. have sufficient fire hydrants and fire flow;
D. have a street layout and design that is accessible by emergency vehicles; and
E. have buildings that meet fire and building code requirements.
5. The City shall work in conjunction with partner agencies and districts in the planning
and locating of their new facilities.
6. The City shall ensure require library services that are accessible to the community
and are sufficient to meet user demands.
7. The City shall coordinate with the school districts to address capacity needs
associated with population growth.
8. The City shall locate appropriate municipal administration offices and services in
downtown Tigard.
9. The City shall ensure require the Senior Center is to be accessible and available to
serve the needs of the aging population in the community.
10. The City shall:
A. plan for and provide sufficient resources to respond to emergencies;
B. coordinate and collaborate with the appropriate jurisdictions, agencies, and
districts for emergency response;
C. participate in emergency preparedness exercises on a periodic basis; and
D. maintain an Emergency Operations Plan that is updated on a regular basis.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Continue using the 5-year planning period as the foundation of the Capital
Improvement Plan and continue implementing the Council approved projects each
fiscal year.
ii. Work with public safety agencies and districts to protect their ability for continued
service provision.
iii. Review ,. ese the Community Development Code to identify locational lamer
remove barriers to constructing new schools and fire stations.
iv. Research and identify funding sources to maintain and expand City services.
v. Use current and future technologies to educate,alert,warn, and direct citizens to
action in the event of major emergencies and disasters.
vi. Work with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue to edeeitt-e inform the community about
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the risks of urban interface wildfire.
vii. Plan and locate emergency evacuation routes outside of flood prone areas.
viii.Implement and update the 20-year Facility Plan for the continued stewardship of
public buildings.
Section 5: Franchise Utilities
Telecommunications, electricity, and natural gas service are provided to residents and
business owners within the City of Tigard by private utilities. These private utilities enter into
franchise agreements with the City as outlined in the Tigard Municipal Code and pay an annual
right-of-way usage fee to the City.
The services provided by these private companies and the associated infrastructure are
essential to the community. As growth and development occurs within the community, the
City must ensure that these services are available and coordinate their extension during the
development process. This coordination, and cooperation between the various entities, helps
to avoid conflict with current and planned infrastructure in the right-of-way. Additionally,
uncoordinated utility installations in the public right-of-way may result in multiple street cuts
and increased public costs to maintain curbs, gutters, streets, and sidewalks.
The placement of utilities in the public right-of-way is regulated by the Tigard Community
Development Code. During the development review process, a city engineer approves plans
showing the location of utilities. New development is typically required to place utilities
underground unless they are already in existence above ground, or where the action would
not be feasible. In certain cases,where undergrounding is not feasible and the utility crosses
or is adjacent to a public right-of-way, an in-lieu of fee may be assessed and placed into a
fund that is used to move existing utilities underground elsewhere in the City.
The City has also recognized the demand for wireless communication services and adopted
regulations for the facilities necessary to provide them. The infrastructure needed to support
the services has a visual impact upon the community and collocation efforts are encouraged
by the City to minimize that impact. Collocation is the practice of placing the
communication equipment of two or more companies on one structure (wireless tower).
Key Findings
• Telecommunications, electricity, and natural gas service are provided to residents and
business owners within the City of Tigard by private utilities. These private utilities enter
into franchise agreements with the City as outlined in Chapter 15.06 of the Tigard
Community Development Code and pay an annual right-of-way usage fee to the City.
• As growth and development occurs within the community, the City must ensure that
private utility services are available and coordinate their extension during the
development process.
• Portland General Electric provides electricity service to Tigard residents.
• Northwest Natural Gas provides natural gas service to Tigard residents.
• Verizon and Qwest both provide telecommunication service to the community.
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• Comcast provides cable service and high speed internet to Tigard residents.
• Applicants for wireless telecommunication facilities are required to demonstrate that all
other providers within the City were contacted to evaluate possible collocation efforts in
order to try and minimize the visual impact upon the City.
Goal
11.5 Ensure Private utilities provide the needed energy and communication services for
the community.
Policies
1. The City shall require that all new development:
A. secure the required energy and communication utilities;
B. place new utilities underground, when feasible, or pay an in-lieu-of fee when
crossing or adjacent to a public right-of-way; and
C. provide necessary easements for energy and communication services.
2. The City shall require the placement of existing services underground,when feasible,
or pay an in-lieu-of fee during redevelopment or street construction.
3. The City shall coordinate with private utilities during installation to minimize public
costs to maintain curbs,gutters, streets, and sidewalks.
4. The City shall require the collocation of wireless communication services on existing
towers whenever possible.
5. The City shall manage the siting of wireless communication towers to minimize
visual impacts on the community.
6. The City shall monitor emerging technologies to effectively manage franchise
agreements into the future.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Identify and map areas that are conducive to using in-lieu-of fees for placing utility
lines under ground during City projects.
ii. Continue implementing no-pavement-cut policies on identified streets.
iii. Review and improve the protocol for collocating wireless communication services.
iv. Research the feasibility of and survey the community support for a City-owned
wireless internet cloud.
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7. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
development
7.1 GENERAL
Findings
within-the-Qty,
planning-period-
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POLICIES
7.1.1 THE CITY SHALL:
a. PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM IN
SERVICE DISTRICTS;
b. WORK WITH THE SERVICE DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE A COORDINATED
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C. PROVIDE URBAN SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE EXTENT OF THE CITY'S FINANCIAL
RESOURCES;
d. USE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AS A MEANS FOR
e. DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH CONSIDERATION BEING GIVEN
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f. ADOPT LOCATIONAL CRITERIA AS THE BASIS FOR MAKING DECISIONS
ABOUT THE PROPER LOCATION FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES.
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THAT:
a. DEVELOPMENT COINCIDE WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE
1. PUBLIC WATER;
2. PUBLIC SEWER SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE CITY UNLESS THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IS OVER 300
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR A PRIVATE DISPOSAL SYSTEM IS
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3. STORM DRAINAGE.
b. THE FACILITIES ARE:
1. CAPABLE OF ADEQUATELY SERVING ALL INTERVENING
PROPERTIES AND THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND
2. DESIGNED TO CITY STANDARDS.
c. ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES TO BE PLACED UNDERGROUND.
(Rev—Ord-864B)
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preBram; and
b. Priorities will be based on considerations of:
1) Health and safety factors;
2) Cost benefit factors;and
3) Social and economic needs.
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7.2.1 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE AS A PRE CONDITION TO DEVELOPMENT THAT:
a. A SITE DEVELOPMENT STUDY BE SUBMITTED FOR DEVELOPMENT IN
AREAS SUBJECT TO POOR DRAINAGE, GROUND INSTABILITY OR
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NOT CREATE ADVERSE OFF SITE IMPACTS:
b. NATURAL DRAINAGE WAYS BE MAINTAINED UNLESS SUBMITTED
c. ALL DRAINAGE CAN-BE HANDLED ON SITE OR THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE
d. THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN ELEVATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE 1981
FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
7.2.2 THE CITY SHALL:
3. INCLUDE IN ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, PLANS FOR
b. RECOGNIZE AND ASSUME ITS RESPONSIBILI
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WITH RESPECT TO WASTEWATER.
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erasion.
7.3 WATER SERVICE
Findings
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water,
POLICY
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7.3.1 THE CITY OF TIGARD SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
AND THE METZGER WATER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A HIGH STANDARD OF
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7.1 SEWER SERVICE
Findings
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7.4.1 THE CITY SHALL:
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PRESENT AND FUTURE CAPACITY NEEDS FOR A SEWAGE SYSTEM IN
THE PLANNING AREA,AND PROBABLE ROUTES OF FUTURE TRUNKLINES;
b. REQUIRE THAT FUTURE EXTENSIONS OF COLLECTOR SEWER LINES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND THE
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C. ADOPT A CLEAR AND CONCISE AGREEMENT WITH USA, IMPLEMENTING
THE CITY'S POLICIES FOR EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF SEWER
7.1.2 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THAT AREAS DETERMINED BY THE WASHINGTON
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
CONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM.
7.1.3 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SEWER SYSTEMS, PRIORITY SHALL:
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a. FIRST, BE GIVEN TO AREAS HAVING HEALTH HAZARD PROBLEMS WHICH
b. SECOND, BE GIVEN TO AREAS WHERE THE COST BENEFITS ARE THE
7.1.1 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THAT ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT BE CONNECTED TO•
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Programs,
7.5 POLICE PROTECTION
Findings
POLICIES
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a. REQUIRE VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION SIGNS TO ASSIST EMERGENCY
VEHICLES IN LOCATING THE AREA OF THE PROBLEM;
b. UTILIZE DEFENSIBLE SPACE CONCEPTS;AND
c. REQUIRE THE TIGARD POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS.
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included-in:
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1) Requirements for visiblo identification signs to assist emergency vehicles in
2) Defensible space concepts; and
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7.6 FIRE PROTECTION
Findings
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Pacific Highway;
Main Street;
Walnut Street;
Tiedeman;
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POLICY
7.6.1 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE AS A PRE CONDITION TO DEVELOPMENT THAT4
ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES;
b. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE
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AND
c. THE APPLICABLE FIRE DISTRICT REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS.
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7.7 PRIVATE UTILITIES
Findings
POLICY
7.7.1 COMMUNITY LAND USE PLANNING SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH PRIVATE
UTILITY AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES WHEN
NEEDED.
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7.8 SCHOOLS
Findings
1. Families living in Tigard with children attending Beaverton schools must pay
POLICY
7,8.1 THE CITY SHALL WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENSURE
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SERVICES.
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7.9 HEALTH SERVICES
Findings
POLICY
7.9.1 THE CITY SHALL:
3. ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND
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b. PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NECESSARY HEALTH SERVICES
TO BE PROVIDED-WITHIN THE CITY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THE
a. Hospitals will be permitted as conditional—uses in all residential and commercial
e.
and
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Findings
POLICY
7.10.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES SHOULD REMAIN
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the-City.
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7.11 LIBRARY SERVICES
Findings
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POLICY
7.11.1 THE CITY SHALL, WHERE ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE, PROVIDE FOR LIBRARY
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7.12 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Findings
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7.12.1 THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE THE METROP! - - ! - - -
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORI-TY TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A SOLID
WASTE—MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND WILL PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROCEDURES
AS APPROPRIATE.
7.12.2 THE CITY SHALL PROVIDE THE OPPO' - a - - -- - - '11 ' • • ,
FULL LINE RECYCLING CENTER THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE LOCATION SHOULD BE NEAR THE
CENTER OF THE COMMUNITY AND SHOULD BE OPEN EVERY DAY.
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Agricultural Lands
Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 3: Agricultural Lands, requires local governments to
"preserve and maintain agricultural lands." Goal 3 states that only land that lies outside
Urban Growth Boundaries can be classified as agricultural. This directs counties to identify,
preserve, and maintain lands for farm use, consistent with existing and future needs for
agricultural products, forest and open space and with the state's agricultural land use policy
expressed in the Oregon Revised Statues.
The City of Tigard,which is located entirely within an Urban Growth Boundary, therefore
contains no agricultural land according to the definition of Statewide Planning Goal 3.
However, the City of Tigard supports the efficient use of urban land within its city limits to
help preserve designated farm lands in rural areas. By encouraging compact growth within
the city,Tigard can help to slow urban expansion into rural areas. Chapter 14,Urbanization,
discusses appropriate and timely urban expansion.
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Forest Lands
Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 4: Forest Lands, requires local governments to "to
conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest land base and to protect the state's forest
economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices that assure the
continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land
consistent with sound management of soil, air,water, and fish and wildlife resources and to
provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture."
Land is considered forest land only if it was acknowledged as such when Goal 4 was
adopted. The City of Tigard has not identified any forest lands within its city limits, therefore
contains no commercial forestry land. For this reason, the City of Tigard has not adopted
any goals or policies related to commercial forestry. However, the City of Tigard recognizes
the importance of the management and preservation of urban trees and has adopted goals
and policies pertaining to trees (see Chapter 2: Land Use and Chapter 5: Natural Resources).
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\ Theodore R.Kulongoski,Governor Suite 1145
Portland, OR 97232
Fax(971)673-0911
http://www.oregon.gov/LCD
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October 19, 2007
Darren Wyss
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard,OR 97223
Via fax: (503) 598-1960
RE: City of Tigard proposed plan amendments to Chapter 7—Public Facilities and
Services;Tigard File CPA 2007-00004; DLCD File 009-07
Dear Mr. Wyss,
This is the department's initial review of the plan amendment for Chapter 7—Public Facilities
and Services. In addition, I would like to schedule a time to discuss with you the issues identified
during our staff review. Please treat this as a beginning discussion from our department and place
this and other correspondence in the records for the proceedings.
Issues regarding Chapter 6 for the City to consider:
• Chapter 7 references multiple documents(for example,the Public Facilities Plan,
Storntwater Management Plan, TVWD Water Master Plan/Management Plan, etc.). It
would be helpful if the dates of these documents could be listed so that it is clear which
version of these documents were used in the creation of this update of the comprehensive
plan and if they have been adopted by ordinance.
• The Recommended Action Measure i. listed under Goal 11.1 is confusing for us. Please
clarify what,"beyond voluntary"means.
• In Section 2: Water Supply and Distribution,Key Findings,it states that"The Water
Demand Forecast Report(2006)projects population growth from 12,053 to 17,725
persons in the Tigard Water Service Area. Is this consistent with the coordinated
population forecast for the City for planning purposes?
• In the Recommended Action Measures for Goal 11.4,the City recommends"Review and
revise the Community Development Code to limit or remove barriers to constructing new
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schools and fire stations. Does the current Development Code prevent schools or fire
stations? Shouldn't these facilities have the same development standards as other
development?
When additional information such as staff reports or revised drafts becomes available,we would
appreciate receiving a copy. If there are significant changes to the draft amendments,we would
request that the record be help open at least seven days (but preferably fifteen days)pursuant to
Oregon Revised Statures 197.763(4) (b),to allow us time to review and respond. Submitting files
via email can speed our review. We also request a copy of the final decision,within five working
days as required by ORS 197.610.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at (971)239-9451or
tai,arguerite.nabeta@a,state.or.us. I will be in the Portland office both Monday and Tuesday of next
week.
Sincerely,
Marguerite Nabeta
Portland METRO area Regional Representative
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EXHIBIT
CleanWater Services
Our commitment is clear.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2007
FROM: David Schweitzer, Clean Water Services
TO: Darren Wyss,Associate Planner
City of Tigard Planning Division
SUBJECT: Review Comments—Planning Goal 11 Update, 2007-00004 CPA
GENERAL COMMENTS
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• We recommend following the relevant provisions of the current Intergovernmental
Agreement(IGA)between the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services and the relevant
provisions of the current Design and Construction Standards (currently R&O 07-20, available
on line at:
http://cleanwaterservices.org/PermitCenter/DesignandConstruction/Update/default.aspx) for
all issues relating to development, vegetated corridors, erosion control, and preservation of
wetlands, natural drainage ways, and enhancements thereof.
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Phone:(503)681-3600• Fax:(503)681-3603 •www.CleanWaterServices.org