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Ordinance No. 14-16 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 14- / & AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RIVER TERRACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN ADDENDUM AS PART OF THE CITY OF TIGARD'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN FOR THE FUTURE ACCOMMODATION OF MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS WITHIN THE RIVER TERRACE COMMUNITY PLAN AREA ��e:i a WHEREAS, the City of Tigard annexed the properties in River Terrace in 2011 and 2013;and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has an existing Transportation System Plan (TSP) that does not include the River Terrace area, and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has completed a TSP Addendum specific to the River Terrace area, contributing to the city's broader goal of completing the River Terrace Community Plan and meeting state requirements for public facility planning,and WHEREAS, multimodal transportation projects have been identified as part of the TSP Addendum, and WHEREAS, these projects are appropriate and necessary additions to the City of Tigard TSP, and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard may desire to use transportation development tax ('IDT) charges to fund part of these projects,and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard may desire to adopt additional fees and/or charges to fund part of these projects, and WHEREAS, a comprehensive funding strategy for all public facility projects in River Terrace will be developed as part of the River Terrace Funding Strategy.This strategy will include a list of projects to complete in the near term and recommended funding sources. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2014, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with city standards, and recommended approval of the proposed River Terrace TSP Addendum by motion and with vote in support;and WHEREAS,on December 16,2014, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing,which was noticed in accordance with city standards, to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation on the River Terrace TSP Addendum, hear public testimony, and apply applicable decision-making criteria; and ORDINANCE NO, 14- 1 6 Page 1 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2014, the Tigard City Council adopted the River Terrace TSP Addendum pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS,Tigard City Council's decision to adopt the River Terrace TSP Addendum was based on the findings and conclusions found in Exhibit B and the associated land use record, which is incorporated herein by reference and contained in land use file CPA 2014-00001. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The River Terrace TSP Addendum is hereby adopted as part of the City of Tigard Transportation System Plan as shown in Exhibit A. SECTION 2: The projects identified in the River Terrace TSP Addendum shall be eligible for funding from transportation development tax charges (IDTs) as allowed under Tigard Municipal Code Section 3.24.060 and Washington County Ordinance 691-A, as amended. SECTION 3: Tigard City Council adopts the findings and conclusions contained in Exhibit B in support of this action and as the legislative basis for this ordinance. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by Tigard City Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. PASSED: By",OW 1"4"— vote of all Council members present after being read by number and tide only, this day ofc� .�% , 2014. Carol Krager, City Recorde APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this 1 6 -fday of �'/!J7 _ 52014. 'I JohnFook, Mayor Approved as to form: ttorney ORDINANCE NO. 14-1 ro Page 2 City of Tigard EXHIBIT A DEC. 2014 Kiver Terrace TransportationAddendum �1° .; � alp � � � '�-•� - � i�r � � H� 1 yY 1 Kive,r Te City of Tigard Transportation System Plan Addendum December 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank the many citizens, staff,and community groups who provided extensive input into the development of this Transportation System Plan Addendum. Special thanks are due to the members of the River Terrace Technical Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Working Group. CITY STAFF Kenny Asher,Community Development Director Brian Rager,Interim Public Works Director Tom McGuire,Assistant Community Development Director Susan P Shanks,Project Manager and Senior Planner Judith Gray,Senior Transportation Planner Michael Stone,City Engineer Mike McCarthy,Senior Project Engineer Marissa Grass,Associate Planner This addendum was completed by DKS Associates of Portland,Oregon,Principal—Carl Springer and Transportation Planner—Kevin Chewuk. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1 TRANSPORTATION VISION FOR RIVER TERRACE .............................................2 SOUTH COOPER MOUNTAIN CONCEPT PLAN COORDINATION ..................3 FUTURE GROWTH IN RIVER TERRACE.................................................................3 TRAFFICFORECASTING.............................................................................................4 Baseline Transportation System Improvements........................................................................... 7 EstimatingDriving Trips................................................................................................................. 8 Land Use and Motor Vehicle Trip Assumptions.......................................................................... 8 2035 Motor Vehicle Operations ..................................................................................................... 9 Sensitivity Analysis............................................................ STREET FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION ............................................................13 StreetDesign ................................................................................................................................... 16 MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY............................................................................21 WALKINGAND BIKING .............................................................................................22 Walkingand Biking Gaps ..............................................................................................................22 Walking and Biking Improvements..............................................................................................23 Trails.................................................................................................................................................24 StreetCrossings...............................................................................................................................24 TRANSIT..........................................................................................................................................25 SUMMARY OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS...............28 TSPAmendments...........................................................................................................................32 Introduction In 2010,the City of Tigard updated the community's Transportation System Plan, hereafter referred to as the TSP. The TSP serves as a long term guide for city transportation investments by incorporating the vision of the community into an equitable and efficient transportation system. It evaluates the current transportation system and outlines policies and projects that are important to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in Tigard through the next 20 years by balancing the needs of walking,bicycling,driving,transit and freight. The City Council adopted the TSP on November 23,2010. Since the adoption of the TSP in 2010,the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan(WBMCP) was completed and adopted by Washington County and the city. The area now known as River Terrace (and formerly known as West Bull Mountain) was also annexed to the city. This addendum provides an update to the TSP specific to the River Terrace study area and contributes to the city's broader goal of completing a River Terrace Community Plan. The nearly 500 acres encompassing the River Terrace Community Plan study area was brought into the Metro Urban Growth Boundary in 2002 and 2011 to accommodate future growth. This land, coupled with adjacent City of Tigard Urban Reserves,was studied to identify appropriate areas for urbanization,natural resource protection,and trunk infrastructure. Prior to establishing and as a part of adopting the needed zoning to allow for development in suitable areas, the city was required to update all public facilities plans,including the TSP. This effort began with the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan,which will serve as the foundation for the River Terrace Community Plan,upon which new information obtained from this system analysis and stakeholder input was used to address changing transportation needs in the area. Lands within the River Terrace Community Plan study area are within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and will be addressed in this community plan to describe their intended zoning and development implementation. Lands within the Urban Reserve are not available for urban development until they are brought into the UGB. This transportation system analysis includes two levels,local and regional. The local level analysis includes the immediate River Terrace Community Plan study area,and is generally bounded by Scholls Ferry Road to the north,Beef Bend Road to the south,Roshak Road/ 150th Avenue to the east,and Roy Rogers Road to the west. The regional level analysis includes several major streets that provide connections to the River Terrace Community Plan study area. The 25 intersections shown in Figure 1 have been identified as study intersections. J I 1 fiverTerrace 0 0 LEGENp \oJeak CO a O Study Irtersect ofof A1 19 Fit.re Roadway $ �� 217 17 > UJ s i 210 2 saoL-S 14 1 21 et0.� w,, r FERRY RD ; m 22 99W 23 GAARDE Sl McDONALD ST 12 2uto. 4 24 5 / I a Terrace 6 rgard Urban ...... i R BF�f BEND Q' DURHAM RD 7 10Qg 8 � Wv Transportation Vision for River Terrace The River Terrace Community Plan envisions an interconnected network of multi-modal streets,one that conforms to the rolling topography and builds upon and connects with the existing streets in the area. The streets are designed to accommodate all modes of travel for users of all ages and abilities where possible. They are also designed to safely connect people to where they need to go,providing residents and visitors with a number of travel choices to their destinations. The streets are also envisioned to be more than just places for automobile travel,recognizing that they are also where people gather,walk,bike,access transit,and park their vehicles. -- As a major street connection through the River Terrace area,Roy Rogers Road will continue to connect residents, commuters,and visitors to the regional transportation system. It will be designed in a manner to serve the through travel demand,while still being viewed as an asset to the neighborhood rather than a barrier. Those walking and cycling will be accommodated with safe and comfortable facilities along the street and at each street intersection. For those driving, the street will be widened to four travel lanes with a center turn lane or median. To the east and west of Roy Rogers Road will be a connected network of streets and shared-use paths Eproviding on-and off-street connections to schools,parks,housing and shopping. Primary street connections to Roy Rogers Road for those driving in the River Terrace area will be via Lorenzo Lane, Bull Mountain Road,and a new street located midway between Bull Mountain Road and Beef Bend Road. These streets will employ design techniques to create safe,slow streets without significantly J L N� iver Terrace changing vehicle capacity. These design techniques will help mitigate the impacts of traffic on adjacent residences and effectively balance safety,comfort,and mobility. Those walking and biking in the River Terrace area will be accommodated primarily through sidewalks, off-street trails, or on-street shared facilities. Bike lanes,or parallel off-street facilities,will be required along the major street system (i.e. along arterial and collector streets). Off the main street system will be a network of comfortable,low-stress walking and biking routes between neighborhoods and local parks, schools,and shopping areas. South Cooper Mountain Concept Plan Coordination The City of Beaverton is currently involved in a concept planning process for the South Cooper Mountain annexation area,located northwest of the Scholls Ferry Road/175 'Avenue intersection. The long range build-out of this area (both UGB areas and Urban Reserves) is estimated to include over 8,100 housing units and more than 450 jobs. These updated housing and employment assumptions for the South Cooper Mountain Concept Plan were incorporated into the traffic analysis work for the River Terrace Community Plan to coordinate these two parallel planning efforts. This helped to more accurately forecast future traffic volumes along streets in the area,including regional routes such as Scholls Ferry Road and 175`h Avenue-Roy Rogers Road that provide primary access to both sites. Future Gro«-th in River Terrace Land use is a key factor in developing a functional transportation system. The amount of land that is planned to be developed,the type of land uses,and how the land uses are mixed together have a direct relationship to the expected demands on the transportation system. Understanding the amount and type of land use is critical to maintaining or enhancing transportation system operations. The nearly 500 acres in the River Terrace Community Plan area were designated with specific land uses in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan. These land uses were adopted by the city of Tigard in 2012. They serve as the foundation for the development of zoning in the River Terrace Community Plan area. The impact of the increased vehicle trip generation on the surrounding transportation system,as a result of the adopted land uses,was evaluated through the year 2035. The new information obtained =- from this system analysis was used to refine the recommendations contained in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan. The result is a set of transportation improvements and standards that updates the Tigard TSP for the River Terrace area. c r U 'S L 1 L i Y _ � j lve r Terrace Traffic Forecastin(y Future traffic forecasts were prepared for 2035 for two major scenarios: ■ 2035 Existing Tigard TSP—This scenario assumes the land uses within Washington County's version of Metro's Regional Travel Demand Forecast Model. This scenario includes 3,294 households and 391 employees in the River Terrace area and closely matches the forecast of the 2010 Tigard Transportation System Plan.' It assumes build-out of the urban reserves in the region outside of the City of Tigard planning influence area,and some growth within the Tigard urban reserves. It also includes the improvement projects listed in the"Baseline Transportation System Improvements" section and the traffic volumes shown in Figures 2a and 2b. ■ 2035 River Terrace Update—This scenario assumes the highest level of potential development for the River Terrace area(2,587 households and 149 employees). It assumes build-out of the urban reserves in the region outside of the City of Tigard planning influence area (e.g. South Copper Mountain area),but no growth within the Tigard urban reserves. It also includes the improvement projects listed in the"Baseline Transportation System Improvements" section and the traffic volumes shown in Figures 2a and 2b. v J I This scenario is assumed to closely match the forecast of the 2010 Tigard TSP,but is not identical since different versions of the Regional Travel Demand Model were used. The land uses are based on the disaggregated Washington County Model. y Iver Terrace 2,1: 211 1 rm'filc WNI PL-A) 1. Hwy 99WIHad Blvd. 20 217 17 4 Q ip.M 210 2 1 t Bim ti,21 Z 14 3 22 991M 2.Hw y"W1Grft"&wg Rd. 23 GAAR' f 0 T in St. 12 25 -4 24 Ru $ Tonm Nord Wm Reswves j MRHA14 Q-0 7 10 z 9 8 4 3.Hwy 99w1widnutst 4.Wry 99WIGiarde St,- Hwy 99 W18uff Mountain Rd &Hwy 99 W18eaf Send Rd. MCDOWN St 7.Hwy 99WI17w"Rd. 8 Beef Bend Rd.1150thAve. 9.f*W8&qdA&1lbw Ad- 10.Ray Rapers Rd.16c&Bnd Rd 161st Ave. wr x. ki,t J. 11,Roy Rogers Rd./New East-West 12.Roy Rogers Rd./Bull Nvi.Rd 113.RotyvRW, Rd.IL.,,.Z.L". 14.5dwIls Fen RdlRoyRog.Rd, C "tar St Ex 115th Ave. % 0 15! "15-5 ,Lun!, I 1�� OM rm WEB 11 ........... 4TW 11 — 1 mirm So it,120 LEGE"D #0 S,wNr,m, fi,;,t�TP-V�r.,8k i-,Hu Tre�.&mvb bm6kid 2035 TRAFFIC VOLUMES (PM Peak Hour) stun, - 6. Iver Terrace it I r i t t i I NI 1 1% 11 Schods Ferry Rd/New North- South Neighborhood Rt. V..1� 20 19 217 to 4 "ED 210, `2 21 22 99W Scholls FerryRd/Barrows Rd 23 AR': ;; MC2mm E 16. 12( 24 5 ll(y Teram 6 TVwd 10 9 8 7 17. 18.Schalk Ferry Rd./135th Ave. 19..5(hollv Ferry Ad.1125di Ave, 20.Sdw&Fe"Rd./121st Ave.- North Dakota SL ftones HOW Dr. t431 M , -M 77 C-9 P 21.Sjmvws:Rd.lRosb.*Rd 22. Rmhjk Rd/Lorerwo Ln 23.Roshak Rd./Bull Mtn.Ad. 24 Buff MI".Rd/1500 Ave Extension z -74_79 25. SO Mtn.Rd/161st Ave- L r P.N, itm- #0 r—, ;T, 2035 TRAFFIC VOLUMES Trek&xal I 4d L N,ak F,.Lr 7!a lew.V)LrrjA sq)jig V (PM Peak Hour) Iver Terrace d The starting point for the 2035 system analysis relied on the list of street system improvement projects located in the study area or at study intersections contained in the Tigard,Beaverton,and Washington County Transportation System Plans. Since these projects are expected to be funded (i.e. are identified as financially constrained),they were used in the baseline traffic forecasts for the River Terrace Community Plan analysis for 2035. In addition,the street extensions envisioned in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan were assumed,despite not being funded,since they will be needed before development can occur. The improvements that were assumed include: ■ Lorenzo Lane extension,Woodhue Street extension, 161"Avenue extension,two north-to- south routes (one to the east and one west of Roy Rogers Road),and two east-to-west routes south of Bull Mountain Road(Source:West Bull Mountain Concept Plan) ■ Scholls Ferry Road widening to five lanes from Teal-Horizon Boulevard to west of 175th Avenue-Roy Rogers Road (Source: Washington County) ■ Roy Rogers Road widening to five lanes from just north of Scholls Ferry Road to the south Urban Growth Boundary,north of Beef Bend Road'"(Source: Draft Washington County TSP) ■ Traffic signal installation at the Roy Rogers Road/Beef Bend Road intersection (Source: Washington County) ■ Durham Road widening to five lanes from Highway 99W to Upper Boones Ferry Road (Source: Tigard TSP Project# 39 and #40) ■ Davies Road extension from Scholls Ferry Road to Barrows Road,and closure of the existing Barrows Road (east) connection to Scholls Ferry Road (Source: Beaverton TSP Project# 41 and #252) ■ Highway 99W/ Gaarde Street-McDonald Street intersection improvements to include widening Highway 99W to add a third southbound through lane,a second northbound left turn lane and a _= northbound right turn lane,and widening Gaarde-McDonald Street to add a second through lane (Source:Tigard TSP Project# 66k) In addition,several non-specific improvement projects were identified at study intersections along Highway 99W in the Tigard Transportation System Plan. This includes improvements at the Walnut Street,and Durham Road intersections. Further refinement is necessary to determine the extent of Gimprovements that could be achieved with the allocated TSP budget at each of these locations. Lacking these specific details,no baseline improvements were assumed to occur at these intersections despite being financially constrained in the Tigard Transportation System Plan. J :J Z '—This project is included in the Draft Washington County TSP and is assumed to be needed by 2035. a iver Terrace A determination of future street network needs requires the ability to accurately forecast travel demand resulting from estimates of future population and employment in the River Terrace study area,and the rest of the city and Metro region. The objective of the transportation planning process is to provide the information necessary for making decisions about how and where improvements should be made to create a safe and efficient transportation system. The travel demand forecasting process generally involves estimating travel patterns for new development based on the decisions and preferences demonstrated by existing residents,employers and institutions around the region. Travel demand models are mathematical tools that help us understand future commuter,school and recreational travel patterns including information about the length,mode and time of day a trip will be made. The latest travel models are suitable for motor vehicle and transit planning purposes,and can produce total volumes for autos, trucks and buses on each street and highway in the system. Model forecasts are refined by comparing outputs with observed counts and behaviors on the local transportation system. This refinement step is completed before any evaluation of system performance is made. Once the traffic forecasting process is complete, the 2035 volumes are used to determine the areas of the street network that are expected to be congested and that may need future investments to accommodate growth. Washington County has a travel demand model that is based on Metro's regional travel demand model. For River Terrace,the Washington County travel demand model was refined to reflect the proposed land use and roadway network. The zoning developed during the River Terrace Community Plan process equates to about 2,587 housing units and a neighborhood commercial/mixed-use area with approximately 40,000 square feet. To convert concept plans of neighborhood commercial land uses into forecasts in the travel demand model, estimates of land use by acreage were converted into employment figures (i.e. number of retail employees or other employees). Table 1 describes the assumptions that were used. In the Tigard TSP,vehicle trips within the River Terrace area were estimated based on around 700 additional housing units',i.e. 3,294 vs. 2,587 housing units as shown in Table 1. is V 3 Iq V L :J 3 The land uses in the urban and urban reserve areas of River Terrace were combined into a single Transportation Analysis Zone(TAZ) `y in the disaggregated Washington County Model used for the`Existing Tigard TSP"scenario.They have since been separated.This is one of the reasons why there are more housing units in the"Existing Tigard TSP"scenario than in the"River Terrace Update" y scenario. Z � • s Iver Terrace Future vehicle trips generated by the River Terrace area were estimated by applying travel demand model trip generation rates by land use type,which were developed based on the rates in the existing Bull Mountain neighborhoods just to the east of the River Terrace area. Overall,the River Terrace Community Plan area is expected to generate about 1,500 motor vehicle trips during the p.m. peak hour,or about 100 less than what is currently assumed in the Tigard TSP,i.e. 1,580 vs. 1,489 trips as shown in Table 1. I alilr 1: Latid ( :c A%,umhtions I,)r thy Nitrr I crracc Gm munit\ Plan Scenario Housing Retail Other PM Peak Hour Employees Employees Vehicle Trips Ends 2035 Existing Tigard TSP' 3,294 43 348 1,580 2035 River Terrace Update 2,587 29 120 1,489 *Based on the disaggregated Washington County Model Motor vehicle conditions were evaluated during the 2035 evening peak hour at the twenty-five intersections reviewed. The evaluation utilized 2000 Highway Capacity Manual methodology for signalized and 2010 Highway Capacity Manual methodology for unsignalized intersections. After assuming the transportation system improvement projects with expected funding contained in the Tigard,Beaverton and Washington County Transportation System Plans,several intersections are expected to exceed mobility targets under each scenario (as shown in Table 2). Many of these intersections were previously forecasted to exceed standards in the Tigard,Beaverton,and Washington County Transportation System Plans. In fact, the "2035 River Terrace Update" scenario has slightly better operations at many intersections than reported in the Tigard TSP since the level of = development would be less than assumed in the"2035 Existing Tigard TSP" scenario. The recommended improvements for the intersections that are expected to exceed mobility targets can be seen in Table 3. It should be noted that the Metro Regional Transportation Plan,Tigard Transportation System Plan,Washington County Transportation System Plan,and West Bull Mountain Concept Plan recommend various improvements,including intersection improvements along Highway 99W at the Walnut Street,Gaarde Street-McDonald Street,and Durham Road intersections;widening of Roy Rogers Road to five lanes;and installation of traffic signals at the Roy Rogers Road/ New E-W Collector Street,Roy Rogers Road/ Bull Mountain Road,and Roy Rogers Road/ Lorenzo Lane Extension intersections. This updated system analysis reaffirms the need for capacity and safety improvements at these locations. J a V i/ �� = Iver Terrace l ,tl)lc 2: 1l,ltt r Vehicic Operatit,n, (P\l Pe_ik Pcrittd) 2013 Existing 2035t 35 River ID Intersection(traffic control)** Mobihty Conditions Tigard TSP Terrace Target Update VIC • • • -- -. 1 Highway 99W/ Hall Boulevaid(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.81 D 0.98 E 0.97 E Highway 99W/ Greenburg Road-Main Street 2 0.99 v/c 0.76* C 0.94 E 0.92 D (signalized) 3 Highway 99W/Walnut Street(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.76* B I 1�; C 0.93 C 4 Highway 99W/ Gaarde Street-McDonald Street 0.99 v/c 0.89' C 0.96 D 0.95 D (signalized) 5 Highway 99W/Bull Mountain Road(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.77* B 1.03 C I i s D 6 Highway 99W/Beef Bend Road(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.85 C 1.01 D 0.99 D 7 Highway 99W/ Durham Road(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.90 E 1.17 1 1 1� 1 8 Beef Bend Road/ 150th Avenue(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.10 B 0.32 C 0.09 C Beef Bend Road/ Elsner Road-161St avenue 9 0.99 v/c 0.03 B 0.40 C 0.65 E extension(unsignalized) 10 Roy Rogers Road/Beef Bend Road(signalized)"** 0.90 v/c " I 0.87 C 0.93 D Roy Rogers Road/New E-W Collector Street 11 (unsignalized)**` 0.99 v/c - - I I 1.50 t 12 Roy Rogers Road/Bull Mountain Road 0.99 v/c 0.34 E I (unsignalized)*** 13 Roy Rogers Road/Lorenzo Lane Extension 0.99 v/c - - >1,511 F >I..;r l (unsignalized)*** Scholls Ferry Road/Roy Rogers Road-175th 14 0.99 v/c 0.92 D I 0.87 D Avenue(signalized)*** Scholls Ferry Road/New N-S Collector Street 15 (unsignalized) 0.99 v/c i i 16 Scholls Ferry Road/Barrows Road(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.58 B 0.72 C 0.61 B 17 Scholls Ferry Road/Murray Boulevard(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.85 D I I I 18 Scholls Ferry Road/ 135t1,Avenue(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.61 A 0.87 C 0.79 B 19 Scholls Ferry Road/ 125th Avenue-North Dakota 0.99 v/c 0.77 C I E 0.96 E Street(signalized) :f 20 Scholls Ferry Road/ 12151 Avenue(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.68 B 0.82 C 0.76 B 21 Barrows Road/Roshak Road(roundabout) 0.99 v/c 0.34 A 0.56 B 0.43 A _ Roshak Road/Lorenzo Lane extension 22 (unsignalized) 0.99 v/c - - 0.61 C 0.35 B 23 Roshak Road/Bull Mountain Road(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.30 C 0.70 D 24 Bull Mountain Road/ 1501h Avenue(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.15 B 0.72 ! 0.27 D 25 Bull Mountain Road/ 161st Avenue(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.03 B 0.37 C 0.24 B indicate intersection exceeds the v/c(volume/capacity)mobility target or operates with a Level of service"P. Intersection is impacted by queuing from adjacent intersections along Highway 99W. Travel demand may not always be served,thus the intersection may operate closer to capacity at times during peak periods. **V/C ratio,LOS and delay reported as the intersection average at signalized locations and worst stop controlled approach at unsignalized locations L ***Roy Rogers Road was assumed to be widened to five lanes by 2035. Y _ � 10Iver Terrace l .thlc 3: Reco�mmcndcd Intc•ru•etkin Imprmcnients 2035 with IntersectionPlanned Mobillitv IntersectionID Intersection Planned (existing traffic control) Target Solution Highway 99W/Bull Mountain Improvements such as additional northbound 5 Road(signalized) 0.99 v/c * * left tum lane(would require an additional receiving lane on Bull Mountain Road) 7 Highway 99W/Durham Road 0.99 v/c * * Improvements such as additional tum lanes (signalized) (Source:Tigard TSP Project#66n) Roy Rogers Road/New E-W Widen Roy Rogers Road to 5 lanes;Install a 11 Collector Street(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.67 B traffic signal(Source:West Bull Mountain Concept Plan) Roy Rogers Road/Bull Mountain Widen Roy Rogers Road to 5 lanes;Install a 12 Road(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.66 B traffic signal(Source:Draft Washington County TSP;West Bull Mountain Concept Plan) Roy Rogers Road/Lorenzo Lane Widen Roy Rogers Road to 5 lanes;Install a 13 Extension(unsignalized) 0.99 v/c 0.82 C traffic signal(Source:Draft Washington County TSP;West Bull Mountain Concept Plan) Scholls Ferry Road/Roy Rogers Widen Roy Rogers Road to 5 lanes(Source: 14 Road-175th Avenue(signalized) 0.99 v/c 0.88 D Draft Washington County TSP;West Bull Mountain Concept Plan) 15 Scholls Ferry Road/New N-S 0.99 v/c 0.36 C Restrict access to right-in,right-out,left-in only Collector Street(unsignalized) 17 Scholls Ferry Road/Murray 0.99 v/c Ln, I Enhanced transit and other demand Boulevard(signalized) management options** Vt I,1. 1 n l indicate intersection exceeds the v/c(volume/capacity)mobility target or operates with a level of service"17". *Due to the range of potential solutions at these intersections,the intersection operations with a planned solution could not be evaluated. It was assumed that these investments would allow the intersections to meet mobility targets. _ **This intersection is within the City of Beaverton and under Washington County jurisdiction. Capacity issues have been identified at this intersection,but no feasible motor vehicle capacity solutions could be identified at this time. Long range planning efforts for South Cooper Mountain in Beaverton may provide other solutions. i A few scenarios were tested to help supplement the ultimate design recommendations for the new N- a S Collector Street and the future intersection with Scholls Ferry Road. These scenarios are discussed below. ■ Trak control at the New N-S Collector Strretl Scholls Ferry Road intersection This scenario tested the traffic control at the Scholls Ferry Road/ New N-S Collector Street intersection with and without a traffic signal. With a traffic signal, full motor vehicle access would be allowed at the intersection. Without a signal,access would be limited to right-in,right-out,and l i lve s Terrace left-in only. Left turns from the new N-S Collector Street to Scholls Ferry Road would be prohibited. An unsignalized intersection would have little impact during the evening peak period since the left-turn demand from the new N-S Collector Street to Scholls Ferry Road is not expected to be significant. However,drivers (around 90 trips during the morning peak and 85 trips during the evening peak periods,plus others throughout the day) would have to re-route to either Roshak Road or Roy Rogers Road to access Scholls Ferry Road. Operations at the two adjacent intersections (Scholls Ferry Road/ Roy Rogers Road-175th Avenue and Scholls Ferry Road/ Barrows Road),would also not be expected to be significantly impacted. A signalized intersection,on the other hand,would potentially impact westbound approaches to both the Roy Rogers Road-175th Avenue and new N-S Collector Street intersections. However, drivers wishing to travel west on Scholls Ferry Road would not have to travel out of direction or travel through the adjacent Bull Mountain neighborhood to the east. A signalized intersection at this location meets Washington County's signal and intersection spacing standards and may likely meet signal warrants in the future. The final recommendation includes a signal at the Scholls Ferry Road/ New N-S Collector intersection to minimize impacts to the adjacent neighborhood to the east and to provide a signalized crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists at this location. The nearest intersections to the east and west are approximately 1,000 feet away. All intersection improvements must meet operational standards and the signal must meet warrants. if signal construction becomes infeasible or the road authority does not allow it,then a grade separated (bridge or tunnel) pedestrian crossing should be considered at this location. ■ Alignment of the New N-S Collector Street between Scholls Ferry Road and the I.orentio Lune extension This scenario tested different alignments for the new N-S Collector Street between Scholls Ferry Road and the Lorenzo Lane extension,with one alignment being more direct and the other being more circuitous. Overall, the more direct alignment is expected to attract more drivers who would have previously used Roshak Road or Roy Rogers Road to access Scholls Ferry Road.'The more direct alignment is expected to slightly reduce motor vehicle travel demand along both of these adjacent routes. This,however,does not take the design of the street into consideration, y which would also significantly affect driver behavior. = The final recommendation includes a more direct route and utilizes design treatments to encourage slow travel speeds while allowing for efficient through movements. The more direct route also avoids impacts to a significant tree grove. J 'J J ;7 w V ;.� °This finding is based on professional judgment. The travel demand model is not sensitive enough to test subtle street alignment changes. 1� - Iver Terrace ■ Cross-section of the New N-S Collector Street This scenario tested the impacts of the new N-S Collector Street with two travel lanes (one travel lane in each direction) and three travel lanes (one travel lane in each direction with a center turn lane/median). Overall, the three-lane cross-section provides slightly more motor vehicle capacity than the two-lane cross-section. While left-turn demand at mid-block locations along the new N- S Collector Street is expected to be minimal,the center Lane could be used for landscaping or pedestrian crossing refuges,acting as a way to visually narrow the paved street width. It could also provide an opportunity to more effectively manage access to the new N-S Collector Street by limiting the locations where full access is allowed. The final recommendation includes a landscaped median that is wide enough to allow for left turn lanes at specific locations where warranted. Street Functional Classification To manage the street network,streets in the River Terrace Community Plan area are classified based on a hierarchy according to the intended purpose of each street,as shown in Figure 3. From highest to lowest intended vehicular usage,the classifications are arterials,collectors,neighborhood routes, and local streets. Streets with a higher intended usage generally provide more efficient traffic movement(or mobility),while streets with lower intended usage provide greater access for shorter trips to local destinations such as businesses or residences. The recommended functional classifications of streets in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan were reviewed during the River Terrace Community Plan process against the city's standards and the updated system analysis information. The classifications of two streets,a north-to-south route east of and parallel to Roy Rogers Road (connecting Scholls Ferry Road with the south end of the planning area) and an east-to-west route south of Bull Mountain Road(connecting Roy Rogers Road with the main north-to-south River Terrace street),were changed to collector streets from neighborhood routes to reflect anticipated traffic volumes and to be consistent with other collector streets in the city. Final street alignments as shown in Figure 3 may change and are subject to final design,engineering, and permitting. Street alignments and intersections should avoid and/or minimize impacts to identified natural resource areas wherever possible. ■ Arterials are intended to serve as the main travel routes. These streets serve the highest volume of motor vehicle traffic and are primarily utilized for longer distance regional trips. The only streets in the River Terrace area classified as arterials are Beef Bend Road,Roy Rogers Road,and Scholls Ferry Road. ■ Collector Streets are intended to connect many parts of the city and serve traffic traveling to and from arterial streets. These streets provide greater accessibility to neighborhoods,often 'J connecting to major activity generators and provide efficient through movement for local traffic. In the River Terrace area,Bull Mountain Road, 150`h Avenue,the Lorenzo Lane extension,a north-to-south route east of and parallel to Roy Rogers Road,and an east-to-west route south of v l� lvererra ce Bull Mountain Road are classified as collectors. ■ Neighborhood Routes often connect the neighborhoods to arterial or collector streets. These streets serve as major neighborhood routes and generally provide more direct property access (via driveways) than collector streets. In River Terrace,neighborhood routes are expected to include the Woodhue Street extension, 16151 Avenue extension,a north-to-south route west of Roy Rogers Road,and two east-to-west routes south of Bull Mountain Road. ■ Local Streets provide more direct access to residences without serving through travel. These streets are often lined with residences and are designed to serve lower volumes of traffic with a statutory speed limit of 25 miles per hour. All remaining streets in River Terrace will be designed as local streets. V 14 :J F 1.. J L r :iver Terrace Y•r�� 1 ••- ! Diver Terrace Figure 3: Street ' ' E Functional Classifications #1 • Street Functionai ciassification I • j -Arterial Street River Terrace ■ -Collector Street Boulevard • r -Neighborhood Route • Local Street • • ••-• Future Collector Street • (Conceptual Alignment) • ..._ Future Neighborhood Route ■ (Conceptual Alignment) • • l Final street alignments may change and are subject to final design,engineering, ■•,■ iT- --■+ and permitting. � • i Future Connection to Existing • ' .-■ ♦ I or Future Street Future Peciestnan and -•---• Bicycle Connection • I Rnrer Terrace Community Plan Area streett / rule exception OAR 660-012-0070 Urban Growth Boundary 1u w _ Boundary.As such.A is envisioned, s � � 0 S00 1,000 2,000 not • •c• by plan. i, Iver Terrace i ) The applicable typical street cross sections for the River Terrace Community Plan area can be seen in Figures 4a,4b,4c, and 4d. The recommended street design for the future collector street through the neighborhood commercial area (Lorenzo Lane extension) includes on-street parking,tree wells,and a furnishing zone. This would require a modification to the Tigard Street Utility Improvement Standards,which currently only allows these street elements along collector streets in the downtown urban renewal district. The conceptual street design for the future collector street that runs in a north-south direction parallel to Roy Rogers Road would also require modifications to the city's street design standards to allow for the inclusion of on-street parking and the River Terrace Trail in its design. The location of this street,identified as River Terrace Boulevard,is shown on Figure 3.The conceptual design for it is shown on Figure 5. a J V L N 16 1 leer Terrace I i nir 4 t 1 ,1 i. tl Pifk✓ OS' 6' 55' 6' 11' 11' 6' 55 6 OS 34'Street Width 58'ROW *A shared-use path could replace the required sidewalk and bike lane on the adjacent side of the street. I [;;Lire 4h: 'IN Ilk 11 ticctil)tl f,,r t 1-1..111 • Cit\ Cidlect.,r :,• t d 05 6' 55' 6 11' 12' 11' 6' 5.5' 6' ON 46'Street Width 70'ROW *A shared-use path could replace the required sidewalk and bike lane on the adjacent side of the street. Fi,,ure -lc.: F\hic.tl 'Srcti,ut I'-)r a Gillecti-r in thy C(mmu nit\ C(mimerci.tl Z4 111C m61La 0.5' 8' 5.5' 8' 6' 11' ill 6' 8' 5.5' 8' 0.5' 50'Street Width r ,•� 78'ROW I t urs JAI: I J)W. d SC((b)n l+,r .t x.11\ K„tltL' —fil Optional Optional Parlang Park;ng 0.5' S' 5.5' 8' 10' 10' 8' 5.5' S' 0.5' J 20'-36'Street Width 42'-58'ROW Optional parking area could also be a bike lane in areas with hilly topography. a 17 - Ivererrac e I i„sir � Hi'�rr Irrr.t�r Rnulr�.irJ lh.i,n l.�u�.cht x.41, y its F4 4 i J ML D 4 w 18 Kiver Terrace While the application of typical street cross sections will work in many situations,there are several future streets in the River Terrace area that are in need of additional design treatments or are envisioned to be different from the typical cross sections. They are as follows: ■ The main N-S Collector Street,also identified as River Terrace Boulevard,is parallel to and east of Roy Rogers Road. It is envisioned as a boulevard that seamlessly integrates the River Terrace Trail into its design,provides safe and comfortable multi-modal travel options,and includes high- quality pedestrian-scale design treatments that defines it as the neighborhood's signature street. A conceptual design for this street is shown in Figure 5. Its location relative to other major streets and the River Terrace Trail is shown on the inset Rd. graphic to the left. 5cho s Ferry Legend I I Key elements of the design include two vehicle Existing Arterial iRiver Terrace Blvd. I travel lanes divided by a landscaped median,a 12- IRiver Terrace Trail l ii foot mold-modal trail parallel to the street on the ❑ River race % i west side,'and areas for large street trees along and Boundary down the middle of the street. No on-street bicycle facilities are proposed. It is intended for slower- moving bicyclists to use the trail. Faster-moving bicyclists would have the option of using the trail, sharing the street with cars,or using the bicycle facilities on Roy Rogers Road. In order to successfully balance mobility with safety and comfort,it will,be important to control speeds along this street through a variety of design Beef send Rd. approaches so as to facilitate through travel but not attract cut-through traffic. One potential design treatment involves the construction of roundabouts at key intersections as shown in Figure 7. Traffic calming treatments include on-street parking and a landscaped median and bulbouts that r are sizeable enough to support large trees. Such treatments visually narrow the roadway and create friction along the edges,which has been shown to encourage drivers to proceed more - slowly and carefully. On the other hand,individual driveways for residences are not proposed,as driveways can significantly interrupt efficient through travel movements. The overall design of the street should serve to enhance the neighborhood and the adjacent residences and not serve as a barrier or feel unsafe to those who will live on either side of it in the J future. Since homes will not access the street directly by car,it will be important to create design standards for street-facing facades and yards to ensure a high-quality and safe public realm. A trail down the center median was considered and rejected for safety reasons. Y � 19iver Terrace Where topography allows,homes should either face the street,with vehicle access taken from side streets,or be oriented with their sides to the street with enough windows to allow for many"eyes on the street" opportunities. Zoning flexibility with respect to housing types will be necessary to support the vision of having homes front the street. Lastly,it will be important to allow the alignment to shift to the east or west in response to topography and stream crossings. Design flexibility will also be necessary along the entire length to accommodate topography,stream crossings,and different land uses. On-street parking and the westernmost sidewalk, for example,may not always be feasible or necessary in all locations. It may even be desirable to allow exceptions to the city's block length standards in order to reduce the number of trail-side street crossings,thereby creating a more continuous trail experience. In general, the final alignment and design of the River Terrace Boulevard may change subject to engineering,permitting,and emergency vehicle access. ■ The widening of Roy Rogers Road should include safe and appropriate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along its whole length while continuing to function as a main north-south vehicular route through the region. A buffered bike lane or cycle track should be considered to ensure the highest level of protection for cyclists. Design recommendations include the creation and implementation of a high-quality edge treatment that serves to unify and define the River Terrace area along this segment of : the corridor. ■ The Lorenzo Lane extension travels through the only neighborhood commercial area in River Terrace. As such,it will be important to control speeds along this street and make it comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists. Recommended traffic calming techniques include narrowing of the street width with curb extensions and mid-block chokers or ''" 0 6�" pedestrian refuge islands,and providing visual cues with on- street parking and planted bulbouts in parking lanes. It will also be important to carefully design the future intersection of 4 An example of street trees Lorenzo Lane with Roshak Road,which exists just outside the placed in the parking lane to River Terrace area in unincorporated Washington County. visually narrow the street ■ The 161st Avenue extension connects an existing single family residential neighborhood in the north to Beef Bend Road in the south. With a fairly direct and steep route,it will be important to design this street to make it unattractive to cut-through traffic and to keep travel speeds at safe levels. A roundabout is recommended at the intersection with the Woodhue Street extension,and an all-way stop is recommended at the intersection with the future E-'**V Neighborhood Route,both of which are near a future school site. The design of the roundabout will be an important factor for controlling motor vehicle travel speeds and ensuring visibility for pedestrians. Potential design solutions to control travel speeds include -)o Iver, Terrace . . curving the road to deflect the path of vehicles,narrowing the width of the travel lanes,and visually narrowing the width of the street by including on-street parking and planted bulbouts in the parking lanes. ■ The Luke Lane extension provides a local connection option for existing Bull Mountain residents and future River Terrace residents. It will be important to design this extension so as to discourage cut-through traffic. This extension should only be allowed via a circuitous route through a future River Terrace neighborhood to the main N-S Collector Street to the west. It will also be important to retrofit the existing cul-de-sac portion of this street with sidewalks when the street is extended to the west. Multi-Modal Connectivity The aggregate effect of local street design impacts the effectiveness of the regional system when local travel is restricted by a lack of connecting routes,and local trips are forced onto the regional network."Therefore, streets should be designed to keep through motor vehicle trips on arterial streets and provide local trips with alternative routes. Street system connectivity is critical because roadway networks provide the backbone for bicycle and pedestrian travel in the region. Metro's local street connectivity principal encourages communities to develop a connected network of local streets to provide a high level of access,comfort,and convenience for bicyclists and walkers that travel to and among centers. To improve connectivity of the region's arterial system and support walking,bicycling and access to transit,the Metro Regional Transportation Functional Plan requires that,to the extent possible,major arterial streets be spaced at one-mile intervals,and minor arterial or collector streets to be spaced at half-mile intervals.' In addition,to improve local access and circulation,and preserve capacity on the region's arterial system,each local Transportation System Plan must include a conceptual map of new streets for all - contiguous areas of vacant and redevelopable lots and parcels of five or more acres that are zoned to allow residential or mixed-use development. Full street connections should be provided at least every 530 feet (or 1/10 'of a mile) or pedestrian and bicycle connections every 330 feet if a full-street connection is not possible or where the city has identified a need to minimize the number of trail crossings, such as along River Terrace Trail. Cul-de-sac or other closed-end street designs are also restricted to circumstances in which barriers prevent full street extensions and such streets are limited in length to 200 feet and the number of dwellings along the street to no more than 25. The City of Tigard street spacing standards are consistent with the Metro Regional Transportation Functional Plan,requiring full street connections every 530 feet.'The city standards differ slightly e J :J 'S r`. a Metro 2035 Regional Transportation Plan,Local Street Network Concept J 7 Metro Regional Transportation Functional Plan,Section 3.08.110 Street System Design Requirements 8 City of Tigard Community Development Code,Section 18.810.030,Subsection H z _ � 21 Iver Terrace from the regional standards by allowing the perimeter of blocks to measure up to 2,000 feet in length, however,the city requires pedestrian and bicycle connections every 330 feet"in these instances, consistent with the regional standard. A multi-modal connectivity plan for the River Terrace area is shown in Figure 6. It specifies the general location where new streets or shared-use paths could potentially be installed as nearby areas are developed or as the opportunity arises. The purpose of the plan is to ensure that new developments accommodate circulation between adjacent neighborhoods to improve connectivity for all modes of transportation. Walking and Biking Residents in the River Terrace area will be able to safely and efficiently travel between destinations via any number of active transportation modes, such as walking and biking. A system of sidewalks, bikeways,and trails will provide access to key destinations such as parks,schools,and commercial areas—improving the overall health and livability of the neighborhood. Figure 6 illustrates the walking and biking network envisioned for the River Terrace Community Plan area. Due to the rural nature of the abutting land uses,most streets in and around the River Terrace area have not been improved to urban standards and generally lack facilities for pedestrian and bicycle users. The exception is a short segment along Roshak Road,which provides a sidewalk on both sides of the street between Barrows Road and SW 159`E'Terrace,in an area with newer residential development. However,those walking in the study area typically have to walk along the edge of a street,which at times have posted speeds that range up to 40 miles per hour. These travel speeds are generally not conducive to shared walking and biking travel. Table 4 shows the streets with pedestrian and bicycle facilities. +� Most of the major streets connecting the River Terrace area to nearby shopping and employment,including Scholls Ferry Road, Roy Rogers Road,Beef Bend Road,Bull Mountain Road,and 150` Avenue,lack adequate pedestrian and bicycle facilities. These streets are under the jurisdiction of Washington County, a and will require further coordination before any improvements are implemented. A cyclist riding along the shoulder of Scholls Ferry Road,as an east-to-west through-street traversing Roy Rogers Road reasonably flat terrain,is an important connection for bicycle travel in the study area. It provides a link for bicyclists to other key routes in the region,including Roy Rogers Road and Murray Boulevard. J .J 'S F. V U 9 City of"Tigard Community Development Code,Section 18.810.040 Iver Terra,ce It has been designated as a bike route,but lacks bike lanes along much of the corridor,although a shoulder of varying width is provided along much of the street. Bike lanes are provided along Scholls Ferry Road east of Teal Boulevard-Horizon Boulevard;however,bicyclists from the study area must ride along the shoulder for over a mile before reaching this facility. Scholls Ferry Road is currently being widened through the River Terrace area and will include continuous bike lanes to Teal Boulevard-Horizon Boulevard once construction is complete. Roy Rogers Road is also a designated bike route that provides a north-to-south connection to and within the study area. It provides accommodations for bicyclists via a shoulder bikeway. TabIc 4: (.\i,tinw Pcdc,trian and Bic�cic Uacilitic, Roadway(fitn Roy Rogers Road Shoulder Shoulder (Scholls Ferry Road to Beef Bend Road) Scholls Ferry Road Shoulder Shoulder (Roy Rogers Road to Barrows Road) Beef Bend Road None None (Roy Rogers Road to 150th Avenue) Bull Mountain Road Intermittent sidewalks None (Roy Rogers Road to Roshak Road) 150th Avenue Intermittent sidewalks None (Bull Mountain Road to Beef Bend Road) Sidewalks on both sides north of SW 15911 Roshak Road (Barrows Road to Bull Mountain Road) Terrace;intermittent on None west side south of SW 159th Terrace None Barrows Road Sidewalks on north side (Bike lanes east of (Scholls Ferry Road to Roshak Road) Roshak Road) River Terrace has many stream corridors and the potential for many neighborhood and community parks. To best serve the needs of future residents to travel to these scenic,natural,and recreational areas,a high quality network of low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities is envisioned. For pedestrians, sidewalks will be required on all future streets. For bicyclists,dedicated facilities will vary based on the street classification. Arterial and collector streets will have either bike lanes or shared id use paths,with consideration for a buffered bike lane or cycle track along Roy Rogers Road. Additionally, the pedestrian and bicycle facilities in River Terrace are planned to be fully integrated with the existing trail and bikeway network and the planned active transportation projects in the J r z 23 _- Iver Terrace Metro Regional Trail and Greenways Plan. These measures will help ensure that future River Terrace residents will be able to access goods and services on foot and by bicycle,both within and outside of the area. While motor vehicle traffic volumes on collector and neighborhood streets,like the new N-S Collector Street and the 161st Avenue extension,are expected to be within typical ranges for those facilities,the rolling topography provides challenges. This condition is generally not conducive to shared walking and biking travel,and may require some streets to include bike lanes that would typically not(such as on neighborhood routes). Trails Figure 6 illustrates the potential active transportation network for the River Terrace Community Plan area.10 The emphasis of this network is on connecting residents to existing and future trails,as defined in the Metro Regional Trail and Greenways Plan,as well as key destinations within and near the River Terrace Community Plan area,including the neighborhood commercial area in the north and the future school in the south. The future River Terrace Trail will be integrated with the new N-S Collector Street,connecting the proposed trail on the north side of Scholls Ferry Road (as part of Beaverton's South Cooper Mountain Concept Plan)with 150`h Avenue,north of Beef Bend Road. It will provide an alternate and less steep walking and biking route to the Westside Trail,located to the east of the River Terrace area. In addition,the future Southern Access Trail will connect the River Terrace Trail near the Woodhue Street Extension/ 161"Avenue Extension intersection with 150`"Avenue,north of Woodhue Street,and will offer views of the valley. Future connections from the River Terrace area to the Westside Trail will be possible via a trail just south of Scholls Ferry Road,linking the northern end of the River Terrace Trail to Barrows Road,and a future trail connecting the southern end of the River Terrace Trail with the Beef Bend Road/ 150`h Avenue intersection. Future connections from the River Terrace area to the Ice Age Tonquin Trail will be possible via a trail linking the New E-W Collector Street/ New N-S Collector Street intersection with the Roy Rogers Road/Beef Bend Road intersection, Street Crossings River Terrace is surrounded by three major streets,namely Scholls Ferry Road to the north,Roy Rogers Road to the west,and Beef Bend Road to the south. As a major street connection through the River Terrace area,Roy Rogers Road should be designed to be an asset to the neighborhood rather than a barrier. Roy Rogers Road is currently a two lane rural c sr J 'J 'J LW io Trail alignments and locations are illustrative.Trail alignments and locations are subject to change based on development review,final :..� design,engineering,permitting,connectivity and availability of land and funding.Final trail alignments and locations to be determined at the time of city acquisition or in conjunction with development review. 24 iver Terrace arterial street with posted speeds between 45 and 55 miles per hour,but it is expected to be widened and improved to urban standards in the future. With the River Terrace commercial area and the future school site on the east side of the street and residential neighborhoods on both sides of the street,safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle crossings must be provided in convenient areas to encourage ease of access between the neighborhoods and to the commercial area and fixture school. Crossings along Roy Rogers Road must comply with the Washington County mid-block crossing policy." Each proposed crossing would have to be evaluated based on existing and planned roadway characteristics,observed speeds and volumes,pedestrian trip generators,proximity of existing traffic signals,sight distance,topography and other considerations. At-grade crossings are not permitted within 300 feet of an existing signalized intersection. Due to the travel speeds,and expected widening of Roy Rogers Road, the County standard would likely require pedestrian actuated signals/beacons or pedestrian over-or under-crossings. Since traffic signals will likely be needed at several proposed and existing intersections along Roy Rogers Road between Scholls Ferry Road and Beef Bend Road(see Figure 6),including the Lorenzo Lane extension,Bull Mountain Road,and the new E-W Collector south of Bull Mountain Road,no additional crossings of Roy Rogers Road are recommended. Scholls Ferry Road is currently being widened to urban standards. River Terrace residents will need safe and convenient places to cross to access the new proposed high school at the northwest corner of Scholls Ferry Road and Roy Rogers Road,various future South Cooper Mountain trails,and other services and amenities to the north. As envisioned, the new N-S Collector Street currently intersects Scholls Ferry Road approximately half way between the Roy Rogers Road/ Scholls Ferry Road and the Barrows Road/ Scholls Ferry Road intersections. The new N-S Collector Street is expected to be heavily used by pedestrians and bicyclists since it includes the River Terrace Trail in its design. As such,the final recommendation for this intersection includes a signal at the Scholls Ferry Road/ New N-S Collector intersection for the benefit of all travel modes. All intersection improvements must meet operational standards and the signal must meet warrants. If signal construction becomes infeasible or the road authority does not allow it,then a grade separated (bridge or tunnel) pedestrian crossing should be considered at this location. Transit The River Terrace Community Plan sets the stage for future transit, recognizing that the type and ^' extent of service improvements will play out over time. Specifics of transit service will depend on the actual rate and type of development built,Tri-Met resources and policies,and consideration of local options. The land use designations in the River Terrace Community Plan area make transit a viable option in the future. L L LO 2035 Washington County Transportation System Plan,Chapter 4-Active Transportation and Transit,Page 4-24,Draft,January 2013 v Iver Terrace Both Beef Bend Road and Bull Mountain Road have been identified on the 2035 Conceptual Bus Network in the Regional Transportation Plan. While these streets are not guaranteed to have transit service in the future, they have been identified by the region as important bus connections from the River Terrace area to Highway 99W. In addition,Tri-Met's Westside Service Enhancement Plan envisions future express bus service along Scholls Ferry Road from Washington Square to Roy Rogers Road. This route could potentially include a bus stop near the proposed signalized intersection of the new N-S Collector Street with Scholls Ferry Road. Service would potentially run daily throughout most of the day with fairly frequent service (15 to 20 minute headways) during peak times and half- hour to hour headways during off times. The River Terrace Community Plan will provide walking and biking accommodations and connections that enhance the future viability of potential transit service along these routes. c a E C 26 7 CV J 7 r .F iver Terrace Figure G: Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework 'Kivef, Terrace I Figure 6: Walking and Trail alignments and locationst I Biking Network alignments locations are •� . SUbject •e based an Walking and Biking Facilities development review. final Existing or Future Sidewalks design, engineering and Bike Lanes permitting. connectivity w -Existing or Future Sidewalks andavailability of - • • - Shared Biking/Motor Vehicle Travel Lane fundino Final trail alignments -J ---- Future Trail or Trail Connection - • - • • • v 'C • Existing or Recommended determined at the time of city b. d � Signalized Street Crossing • or • with review. a+ Final alignments may change and are devel•• ment cr - - subject to final design,engineering, ° - • 1 and permitting. Bike lane requirement may -• ` _ _ change based on existing conditions, a - such as topography. • • • " ~ f Future Connection to Existing ' • / 1 1 or Future Street C • •_ 1 ay.�i•rs . Future Pedestrian and 1 • • - 1 Bicyde Connection River Terrace Community Plan Area •. 1 t a•s.sw a Ir _ a Urban Growth Boundary � 1 _ 1 Feet l." 1 0 500 1,000 2,000 v 2' 7KiyqTer race Summary of Transportation System Recommendations Overall,an estimated$121 million in transportation system improvements are expected to be needed in and around River Terrace to support the growth conceptually planned for in the full planning area. Of these investments,an estimated$51 million are needed in the River Terrace area(see Table 5), while over$70 million are needed outside of the River Terrace area (see Table 6). Estimated costs for individual projects are shown in Tables 5 and 6,but not all of these costs are meant to be borne by River Terrace alone. Financial responsibility for these improvements is to be shared by the city,Washington County,ODOT,and private development,with cost shares to be sorted out at a later date. Cost estimates include planning level costs for construction,engineering, and project administration. They also include some basic assumptions about the need for stream crossings and stormwater facilities to treat and manage street runoff. Projects 5,6,7,and 22 assume stream crossings. Project costs are subject to change based on final design,engineering,and permitting. The recommended improvements can be seen in Figures 7 and 8.The Project ID numbers shown in these figures correspond with the Project ID numbers in Tables 5 and 6,with one exception. Neighborhood Routes are shown on Figure 7 but are not included in Tables 5 and 6 because the cost to construct them is assumed to be completely borne by private development. Not all recommended improvements are required to be in place prior to developing land within the River Terrace Community Plan area. In general,the need to upgrade existing streets and intersections will be driven by the multi-modal access needs of adjacent properties. Several of the projects listed in Tables 5 and 6 and shown on Figures 7 and 8 were previously identified in other studies or plans surrounding the River Terrace Community Plan area,such as the Tigard Transportation System Plan,Washington County Transportation System Plan,Metro Regional Transportation Plan, and West Bull Mountain Concept Plan. This updated system analysis reaffirms the need for these improvements,many of which are driven by regional traffic issues and are not entirely caused by growth within the River Terrace Community Plan area. LO r" 28 Iver Terra.ce Table is Rcc4,tuntetidud Ir:tiisportati„n 'S„trni Inthr, incnt, in Ri�erJcrraie Total Project Project Description Project Summary Estimated jurisdiction, ID Cost Projects Constructing New Streets and Trails in River Terrace E-W Collector Street Extend Lorenzo Lane from the west 2 Lorenzo Lane Extension UGB to Roy Rogers Road,as a 2- $2,500,000 Tigard (west of Roy Rogers Rd) lane city collector street E-W Collector Street Extend Lorenzo Lane from Roshak 3 Lorenzo Lane Extension Road to Roy Rogers Road,as a 2- lane city collector street with on- $3,500,000 Tigard (east of Roy Rogers Rd) street parking N-S Collector Street Create a new north-to-south 3-lane 5 (east of Roy Rogers Rd, city collector street and trail,between Scholls Ferry Rd to Scholls Ferry Road and the Lorenzo $9,000,000 Tigard Lorenzo Ln) Lane extension N-S Collector Street Create a new north-to-south 3-lane 6 (east of Roy Rogers Rd, city collector street and trail,between Lorenzo Ln to Bull the Lorenzo Lane extension and Bull $6,500,000 Tigard Mountain Rd) Mountain Road N-S Collector Street Create a new north-to-south 3-lane 7 (east of Roy Rogers Rd, city collector street and trail,between $12,500,000 Tigard Bull Mountain Rd to South Bull Mountain Road and the South UGB) UGB EW Collector Street Create a new east-to-west 2-lane city collector street between Roy Rogers 8 (Roy Rogers Rd to N-S Road and the new N-S Collector $2.500,000 Tigard Collector Street) Street Construct River Terrace Trail and NAarEast-West River Terrace trail connection from Roy Rogers Rd $3,600,000 Tigard _ to 150,h Ave SUBTOTAL $40,100,000 Projects Improving Existing or Proposed Intersections in/adjacent to River Terrace Roy Rogers Road/ 13 New E-W Collector Street Install a traffic signal $1,000,000 Washington Intersection Improvement County Roy Rogers Road/ 14 Bull Mountain Road Install a traffic signal $1,000,000 Washington Intersection Improvement County J 29 V z _ Kive r Te r ra,c e Project Total ID Project Description P.10ject Su Estimated jurisdiction' OEM, Cost Roy Rogers Road/ Washington 15 Lorenzo Lane Extension Install a traffic signal $1,000,000 County Intersection Improvement Scholls Ferry Road/ Washington 16 New N-S Collector Street Install a traffic signal2 $1,000,000 Intersection Improvement County New Neighborhood Route east of Roy Rogers/ 17 Install a roundabout' $1,500,000 Tigard New N-S Collector Street Intersection Improvement Bull Mountain Road/ Washington 18 New N-S Collector Street Install a roundabout; $1,500,000 Intersection Improvement County New E-W Collector Street/ 19 New N-S Collector Street Install a roundabout' $2,000,000 Tigard Intersection Improvement Woodhue Street 20 Extension/ 1618t�kvenue Install a roundabout; Extension Intersection ;2,000.000 Tigard Improvement SUBTOTAL $11,000,000 Total Recommended Transportation System $51.1 Improvements in River Terrace million I Any improvement to a road not under the jurisdiction of the city must be coordinated with and approved by the road authority for that road.Signals and intersection improvements must meet signal warrants and operational standards. 2 If signal construction becomes infeasible or the road authority does not allow it,then a grade separated(bridge or tunnel)pedestrian crossing should be considered at this location. 3 Roundabouts are preferred at these locations but other intersection improvements may be approved by the City Engineer or applicable road authority. All intersection improvements are subject to more detailed traffic analysis and design and emergency access review at the J,, time of development. i L ' r 30 iver Terrace Table 6: Rcco n mcndud 1 ran,p�)rtatii)n System Improt%ement, Outside Riper I erracr Project Total Project Description Project Suinniary Estimated on ID Cost Projects Upgrading Existing County Streets adjacent to River Terrace 21 Bull Mountain Road Improve to a 2/3-lane county collector from $4,000 000 Washington Upgrade to Urban Standards Roy Rogers Road to Roshak Road'- County Roy Rogers Road-175th Improve to a fire-lane county arterial from 22 Avenue Upgrade to Urban just north of Scholls Ferry Road to just south $35,000,000 Washington Standards of Beef Bend Road; County 23 150th Avenue Upgrade to Improve to a 2/3-lane county collector from 000Washington Urban Standards Bull Mountain Road to Beef Bend Road $4, ,000 Count• NA Street Connection Street improvements at various locations $2,500,000 Washington Improvements where new streets connect to existing streets County SUBTOTAL $45,500,000 Projects Improving Existing or Proposed Intersections outside River Terrace 24 Highway 99W/Walnut Improvements such as additional turn lanes $10,000,000 ODOT5 Street Intersection (Tigard TSP Project# 66j)4 Highway 99W/Bull Improvements such as additional northbound 25 Mountain Road Intersection left turn lane(would require an additional $5,000,000 ODOT5 receiving lane on Bull Mountain Road)4 26 Highway 99W/ Durham Improvements such as additional turn lanes $10,000,000 ODOT5 Road Intersection (Tigard TSP Project#66n)4 Other Intersections Beyond Other intersections to be added to this list in ODOT/ NA River Terrace Study Area the future where River Terrace traffic *** Washington Intersections significantly impacts existing intersections on County/ major corridors4 Tigard SUBTOTAL 25,000,000 Total Recommended Transportation System $70.5+ Improvements Outside River Terrace million 1 Any improvement to a road not under the jurisdiction of the city must be coordinated with and approved by the road authority for that road.Signals and intersection improvements must meet signal warrants and operational standards. 2 The westernmost portion of this project is in River Terrace. 3 This project will likely need to be completed in two phases,with the first phase stopping at the southern UGB boundary. 4 The project cost attributed to River Terrace will be a proportionate amount based on the number of trips added by River Terrace divided by the capacity added by the improvement. 5 ODOT owns part of this intersection but is not responsible for,nor has committed to,funding this improvement. v 31 Iver Terrace The following is a summary of the recommended amendments to the Tigard Transportation System Plan(TSP) and Community Development Code resulting from the River Terrace community planning process. ■ The recommended transportation system improvements,shown in Tables 5 and 6,are adopted into the Tigard TSP and supplement the Multi-Modal Project Improvement List upon adoption of the River Terrace TSP Addendum. • The street functional classifications,shown in Figure 3,are adopted into the Tigard TSP and supplement Tigard TSP Figure 5-2 upon adoption of the River Terrace TSP Addendum. ■ The recommended street design for the future collector street through the neighborhood commercial area (Lorenzo Lane extension)includes on-street parking, tree wells,and a furnishing zone. Collector streets do not typically include these elements.A new cross section should be added to the street characteristics table (Table 18.810.1 of the Street Utility Improvement Standards) in the Community Development Code to allow this design in the River Terrace Community Commercial Zoning District. ■ The recommended street design for the main N-S Collector Street through River Terrace,also known as River Terrace Boulevard,includes many unique design features,such as a trail,that are not currently reflected in any of the city's existing cross sections. A new cross section should be added to the street characteristics table (Table 18.810.1 of the Street Utility Improvement Standards) in the Community Development Code to allow this design.This cross section should include a caveat that additional walking and biking facilities (e.g. sidewalks or bike lanes) may not be required on the side of the street adjacent to the trail. • A v/c ratio of 0.99 during the peak hour is recommended as the performance measure for city streets in the River Terrace area. This is consistent with the Metro Regional Transportation Plan mobility target for"Neighborhoods."Where significant alternative mode provisions are provided that would substantially reduce vehicular travel demand,those effects may be considered in calculations to determine if this standard is met. This recommendation only f applies to city streets. County facilities are subject to county performance measures. : E a J 'J :J i. L J L N 32 � • Iver Terrace Figure 8: Recommended Transportation Improvements Outside River Terrace Iver Terrace Figure 8: Recommended Transportation Improvements Outside River Terrace Area Interwam leiporea*ni FI Pr.fie_r 1C sem`tat o; E � I H ' C C.. c � U U F , 0 5001,000 2,000 v H v EK 34 iye rTerrace o ni m u n i t y p l a n Figure 7: Recommended Transportation Improvements in/near River Terrace "`"" :- - 1 4 Iver Terrace Figure 7: Recommended ■ . Transportation ■ ' Improvements ■ a ♦ 8 Street Function!Ciassiiication — -— a --- Arterial Street • . p Collector Street • —Neighborhood Route 1 Local Street .D ■ ---••Future Collector Street � (Conceptual Alignment) y ---- Future Neighborhood Route -D (Conceptual Alignment) �: • Intersection Improvement f • Project ID(see Table S or o) ♦ Final street aitgnments may change and •� ♦ . �■■ .■ are subject to final design,engineering, • ■'04� + and permitting. �• ■ ,t Future Connection to Existinc r ■ or Future Street -—. .a a 0 f 0 • Future Pedestrian and ❑E t` a Bicycle Connection G ■ —-L---—-—- River Terrace Community Plan Area 0 • -• - ■� V • • • ♦•' • 1 11 1 . Urban Growth Boundary v � •- • . r Feet " r v .• -• • • 1 0 500 1,000 2,000 W � ', K 1 33 IverTerrace rri m u n i t y EXHIBIT B Agenda Item: Hearing Date: December 16.2014 Time: 7:30 PM STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ~ FOR THE CITY OF TIGA.RD, OREGON , 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: RIVER TERRACE COMMUNITY PLAN (RTCP) FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA)2014-00001 PROPOSAL: A Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to adopt the River Terrace Community Plan, Comprehensive Plan Designations, Natural Resources Maps and River Terrace Addendum to the city's Transportation System Plan. APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 LOCATION: River Terrace Plan Area APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380.020 and 18.390.060.G; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14;Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14; and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 1, 3, 11, 12, 13 and 14. SECTION II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt by ordinance a ComprehenslVe Plan Amendment that adopts the River Terrace Communit}- flan, related changes to the Comprehensive Plan Designations Map and Natural Resources Maps, and the River Terrace Addendum to the Transportation System Plan,as determined through the public hearing process. SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History Most of the land in River Terrace, approximately 440 acres, was added to the UGB in 2002, at which time it was identified as Areas 63 and 64. Washington County completed the concept plan for Areas 63 and 64 in 2010. This plan is entitled the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan (WBMCP) STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 1 OF 32 and included Areas 63 and 64 and a rural subarea to the south of both areas that extended to Beef Bend Road. This rural subarea was included in the concept planning process to facilitate logical street connections and urban service extensions since Areas 63 and 64 were not contiguous to one another. Approximately 50 acres of this rural subarea was added to the UGB in 2011, at which time it was identified as Roy Rogers West (sometimes referred to as Area 4). Collectively these three areas, i.e. Area 63, Area 64, and Roy Rogers `Vest, comprise the River Terrace planning area. Unlike the WBMCP, the River Terrace Community Plan (RTCP) does not include the remainder of the rural subarea (which is now an Urban Reserve Area) to the south of River Terrace. The entire 490-acre area that makes up River Terrace was annexed to the City in two batches. The first annexation petition was approved in 2011, and the second was approved in 2013. In 2012, Washington County and the City of Tigard entered into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) whereby the County assigned and the City agreed to accept responsibility for preparing a community plan based on the concept planning efforts completed by the County in 2010. Pursuant to the IGA and in compliance with Metro Functional Plan Titles 11 and 14, the City agreed to "refine the County's West Bull Mountain Concept Plan (WBMCP) and provide a detailed land use, public infrastructure, governance, and financial planning framework for urban development of the concept planned area." In turn, the County agreed to support the City's efforts to complete the RTCP. Proposal Description A Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to adopt the River Terrace Community Plan, Comprehensive Plan Designations Map, Natural Resource Maps, and a River Terrace Addendum to the city's Transportation System Plan. RiUer Terrace Commrrna Plan The River Terrace Community Plan (RTCP) is a long range planning document that supplements the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. It is designed to guide development and investment in River Terrace over the next several decades as it transitions from rural to urban land use to accommodate needed housing in the region. It is the result of many pears of analysis and visioning by the community, City of Tigard leadership and staff, Washington County leadership and staff, and numerous partner agencies. The city is required to prepare and adopt comprehensive plan provisions, public facility plans and land use regulations to meet the requirements of the specific Metro ordinances that added River Terrace to the Urban Growth Boundary UGB). The city is also required by Metro Functional Plan Titles 11 and 14 and Statewide Planning Goals 11 and 14 to ensure that areas brought into the UGB are efficiently urbanized and meet long-term population and employment needs. The completion and adoption of the River Terrace Community Plan contributes to meeting all city, state,and Metro requirements for land use and public facility planning. S AFF REPORT TO THE C[TN'COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 2 OF 32 The city will need to take additional actions to implement the RTCP. Identified implementation actions include,but are not limited to,the following: • Adoption of the River Terrace Zoning Districts Map • Development and adoption of River Terrace code amendments • Development of a new stormwater modeling tool and design standards • Development and adoption of new fees consistent with recommendations in the River Terrace Funding Strategy Some of these actions are being timed and coordinated with other actions. The adoption of the River Terrace Zoning Districts Map,for example,is being delayed in order to more closely align its adoption with the completion of the River Terrace Code Amendments, which are still under development. Some, but not all,of these actions will require City Council review and approval and will be presented for Council's consideration at future dates. ,plates to Tigard Comprehensive Plan Designations and Natural Resource Mats In order to apply the city's land use regulations in River Terrace, several maps must be updated. This includes the city's: • Comprehensive Plan Designations - This map updates the city's existing Comprehensive Plan designations for River Terrace. The city initially adopted Comprehensive Plan designations for River Terrace in 2012 based on the land use recommendations contained in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan (WBMCP). During the River Terrace community planning process, refinements were made to the recommended WBMCP land uses in order to support a better range and mix of zoning districts and, by extension, housing types. These refinements were vetted by stakeholders,are consistent with the density assumptions and guidelines in the WBMCP, and meet Metro's required residential densities for each area. • Natural Resource Maps - These maps update existing city maps that regulate tree groves, habitat conservation areas,and wetland and riparian areas to include the River Terrace area. Detailed inventory work was required to update each map. This work was completed during the WBMCP and RTCP planning processes. An advisory group made up of eighteen members was formed to provide advice and guidance to the project team during the Community Plan planning process. Known as the Stakeholder Working Group, they voted on August 22, 2013 to move the Comprehensive Plan Designations forward for adoption. Since the natural resource maps are very technical in nature and were developed using existing policies and standards, the Stakeholder`Forking Group was not asked to recommend them for adoption. They were, however, given multiple opportunities to review and understand their implications. STAFT REPORT TO THE CI1Y COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 3 OF 32 River Terrace Tran.r�iortation Svrtem Plan Adcienclirm As part of State and Metro requirements for public facility planning, the city must adopt a local transportation system plan that provides for a multi-modal system of streets, trails, and sidewalks within River Terrace with connections to adjacent urban areas and the regional transportation system. This plan is being adopted as an addendum to the city's Transportation System Plan (TSP). Because TSP amendments require a Type IV legislative process, this is the only River Terrace master plan that Council needs to adopt by Ordinance. The TSP links expected growth with transportation needs and sets the policy framework for the city's transportation system. The proposed TSP Addendum looks to accommodate the transportation needs anticipated in River Terrace in addition to contributing to the city's broader goal of completing the RTCP. The Stakeholder Working Group voted to cautiously move the River Terrace TSP Addendum forward for adoption on June 9, 2014. Their recommendation for caution primarily revolved around project costs and their concern that costs may be too high for the market to bear. Council was briefed on these issues and the TSP Addendum in general at a workshop meeting on June 17, 2014. Planning Commission Recommendation On November 17, 2014 the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposal and make a recommendation to Council. As discussed in greater detail in Section VIII of this report and in the minutes of the hearing, public testimony was received and considered by the Planning Commission as part of their deliberations. At the conclusion of their deliberations, the Planning Commission made a unanimous recommendation to the City Council that all four elements of the proposal be approved and adopted as presented to the Commission. STAFF REPORTTO THE CITY COUNCIL = CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 4 OF 32 SECTION IV. APPLICABLE CRITERIA, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS This section contains all the applicable city, state and metro policies, provisions, and criteria that apply to the proposed comprehensive plan amendment. Each section is addressed demonstrating how each requirement is met. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map Zoning Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text and Text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, Amendments as governed by Section 18.309.060G FINDING: The proposed legislative amendments are being reviewed under the Type IV legislative procedure as set forth in the chapter. This procedure requires public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council. Chapter 18.390: Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures Decision- B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative Making matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large- Procedures scale implementation of public policy. Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. FINDING: This Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan establishes policies to be applied generally throughout the City of Tigard. Therefore it will be reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendment is initially being considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390: Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations.The Decision- recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council Making shall be based on consideration of the following factors: Procedures 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. FINDING: Findings and conclusions are provided within this report for the applicable listed factors on which the recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based. CONCLUSION_ Based on the findings above and below, these provisions are met. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITN'COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Communitv Plan PAGE 5 OF 32 APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES Chanter 1• Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2 The ublicize an appropriate Ci� shall define and P role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Policy 3 The City shall establish special citizen advisory boards and committees to provide input to the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. Policy 5 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. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan describes how citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions were given the "opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process." Community Plan Goal 1: Public involvement lists opportunities like: • Advisory committees — a Stakeholder Working Group (SWG), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and Implementation Subcommittee were formed to advise the process. • Community meetings—Eight were held prior to the adoption process. • Online Tools — A blog and online forum were set up for public participation • Several public comment periods were available on different aspects of the proposal Several opportunities for participation are also built into the Comprehensive Plan amendment process,including: • Public Hearing notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code and Measure 56. Public hearing notice of the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings was sent to the interested parries list and all River Terrace property owners. • A notice was published in the October 30, 2014 issue of The Tigard Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). 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 test changes could be viewed. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 1.1 Policies 2, 3 and 5 are met. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 6 OF 32 Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1 The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Policy 2 The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Policy 4 The City shall ensure citizens receive a timely response from Policymakers regarding recommendations made through the citizen involvement program. Policy 5 The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations, interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Policy 6 The City shall provide opportunities for citizens to communicate to Council,boards and commissions, and staff regarding issues that concern them. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan describes how citizens could communicate directly to the city about the project and receive information on issues in an understandable form. Community Plan Goal 1: Public involvement lists opportunities like: • Updates to City boards and commissions • Presentations to neighborhood and special interest groups • River Terrace project website, blog, and interactive maps • Printed informational material and mailings Citizen involvement led to several key River Terrace Community Plan and infrastructure master pan refinements. CONCLUSION: Based on the above Findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 1.2 Policies 1,2, 4, 5 and 6 are met. Chanter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1 The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. 5 r.kFF RF I'OI2"I'TO THF.CHH COUNCIL CV.A?014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAG 1:7 01�3? Policy 2 The City's land use regulations,related plans, and implementing actions shall be consistent with and implement its Comprehensive Plan. Policy 3 The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Policy 20 The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and responsive to community needs,provide reliable information, and conform to applicable state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. FINDING: The goals and policies contained in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan provide the basis for the city's land use planning program.The River Terrace Community Plan is a product of this program and an ancillary Comprehensive Plan document.The River Terrace Community Plan addresses Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Goal 2: Land Use Planning for River Terrace and provides more detail about how the plan is meeting Metro requirements for density and the community's vision for the area. As described in this staff report, the amendment complies with all applicable statewide planning goals, regional regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and serves the interest of the citizens. The amendment ensures that the River Terrace area is urbanized efficiently and becomes a mixed-use,walkable, community. Potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies were given an opportunity to collaborate with staff throughout the project as members of the Technical Advisory Committee. In addition, the city sent out a request for comments to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond.Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 2.1 Policies 1,2,3 and 20 are met. Policy 6 The City shall promote the development and maintenance of a range of land use types which are of sufficient economic value to fund needed services and advance the community's social and fiscal stability. Policy 10 The City shall institute fees and charges to ensure development pays for development related services and assumes the appropriate costs for impacts on the transportation and other public facility systems. FINDING: This CPA, specifically the River Terrace Community Plan and Comprehensive Plan designations,provides for a variety of land uses and STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 8 OF 32 residential densities consistent with the community's desire to create a community of great neighborhoods that includes housing,neighborhood- scale commercial businesses, schools,parks and recreational opportunities. Community Plan Chapter 1: Introduction and Background describes that a funding strategy was developed concurrently with the Community Plan pursuant to state and regional requirements.The River Terrace Funding Strategy will be presented to Council for adoption by separate action during the same meeting that the Community Plan is considered for adoption. Additionally, a Citywide Infrastructure Financing Project is currently underway and is expected to result in updates to the city's existing utility fees and System Development Charges,some of which are expected to be specific to River Terrace per the recommendations contained in the River Terrace Funding Strategy. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 2.1 Policies 6 and 10 are met. Policy 7 The City's regulatory land use maps and development code shall implement the Comprehensive Plan by providing for needed urban land uses including: A. Residential; B. Commercial and office employment including business parks; C. Mixed use; D. Industrial; E. Overlay districts where natural resource protections or special planning and regulatory tools are warranted; and F. Public services Policy 22 The City shall identify, designate, and protect natural resources as part of its land use program. FINDING: This CPA,specifically the River Terrace Community Plan and Comprehensive Plan designations,includes primarily residential Comprehensive Plan designations that provide a mix of residential densities. This allows for a variety of housing types that meet a wide range of housing needs. Higher residential densities are planned near commercial and institutional uses and along major corridors. Lower residential densities are planned in areas with steep slopes and along the area's eastern edge to provide a buffer between existing lower density neighborhoods and future higher density neighborhoods. The commercial area is sized and zoned to provide neighborhood-scale commercial goods and services. The co-location of land uses (e.g. parks and trails),public facilities (e.g. storm-water facilities and pump stations),and natural resource areas is strongly encouraged to maximize the efficient use of land and to create opportunities for community amenities. The River Terrace Community Plan addresses the City's Goal 5 Natural Resources for River Terrace. In addition, the city's Natural Resource maps ST:-FF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 9 OF 32 are being updated for the River Terrace area to ensure that these areas are protected. The city's existing protection programs for natural resources will be extended to the newly mapped areas in River Terrace. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 2.1 Policies 7 and 22 are met. Policy 8 The City shall require that appropriate public facilities are made available,or committed,prior to development approval and are constructed prior to, or concurrently with, development occupancy. Policy 9 The City may,upon determining it is in the public interest, enter into development agreements to phase the provision of required public facilities and services and/or payment of impact fees and/or other arrangements that assure the integrity of the infrastructure system and public safety. Policy 13 The City shall plan for future public facility expansion for those areas within its Urban Planning Area that can realistically be expected to be within the City limits during the planning period. FINDING: River Terrace Community Plan Goal: 11 Public Facilities and Services addresses public facility planning for River Terrace.The Comprehensive Plan designations proposed for adoption determined the type,number and location of residential dwelling units in River Terrace. This information was used to help determine the size and location of needed public facilities and services. The Community Plan more fully describes future public facility expansion in the sections on Parks,Public Facilities and Transportation and in the five infrastructure master plans developed for River Terrace.The five infrastructure master plans include: water,sewer, stormwater, transportation and parks. Water,sewer and stormwater master plans have already been adopted;while the transportation and parks master plans are proposed for adoption with this CPA. The plans include a list of infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the River Terrace area. Updates to the city's adequate facility requirements will be included in the upcoming River Terrace Code Amendments as part of Community Plan implementation. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 2.1 Policies 8,9 and 13 are met. Policy 15 In addition to other Comprehensive Plan goals and policies deemed applicable, amendments to Tigard's Comprehensive Plan/Zone Map shall be subject to the following specific criteria: A.Transportation and other public facilities and services shall be available, or committed to be made available, and of sufficient capacity to serve the land uses allowed by the proposed map designation; STAFF REPORT TO TI IE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014--00001 River Terrace Community Plan PACE 10 OF 32 B. Development of land uses allowed by the new designation shall not negatively affect existing or planned transportation or other public facilities and services; C.The new land use designation shall fulfill a proven community need such as provision of needed commercial goods and services, employment,housing,public and community services, etc. in the particular location,versus other appropriately designated and developable properties; D. Demonstration that there is an inadequate amount of developable, appropriately designated, land for the land uses that would be allowed by the new designation; E. Demonstration that land uses allowed in the proposed designation could be developed in compliance with all applicable regulations and the purposes of any overlay district would be fulfilled; F. Land uses permitted by the proposed designation would be compatible, or capable of being made compatible,with environmental conditions and surrounding land uses; and G. Demonstration that the amendment does not detract from the viability of the City's natural systems. FINDING: The proposed amendment to Tigard's Comprehensive Plan Map meets the following specific criteria: • Sufficient capacity: The Community Plan describes that updates to the city's adequate facility requirements will be included in River Terrace Code Amendments as part of Community Plan implementation. • Not negatively affecting: The Community Plan more fully describes future public facility expansion in the sections on Parks, Public Facilities and Transportation and in the five infrastructure master plans developed for River Terrace. The plans include a list of infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate development in River Terrace. • Fulfills a proven community need: Almost 97% of the land in River Terrace is proposed for new housing. A citywide analysis of housing needs and capacity in 2012 found that Tigard has an estimated need for just over 6,500 new housing units over the next 20 years. Over 50% of the city's overall need (3,744 housing units) could be absorbed by River Terrace development. • Demonstration of inadequacy: A significant portion of the city's estimated capacity for needed housing is assumed to come from River Terrace. • Demonstration of compliance: The River Terrace Community Plan utilizes the city's existing Comprehensive Plan and zoning district designations. • Compatibility: Higher residential densities are planned near commercial and institutional uses and along major transportation corridors. Lower residential densities are planned in areas with steep slopes and along the area's eastern edge to provide a buffer between existing lower density neighborhoods and future higher density neighborhoods. STAFF REPORT TO Tf IF CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 11 OF 32 • Viability of natural systems: The city's Natural Resource maps are being updated for the River Terrace area to ensure that these areas are protected. The city's exiting protection programs for natural resources will be extended to the newly mapped areas in River Terrace. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 2.1 Policy 15 is met. Chapter 5•Natural Resources and Historic Areas Goal S.1 Protect natural resources and the environmental and ecological functions they provide and, to the extent feasible, restore natural resources to create naturally functioning systems and high levels of biodiversity. Policy 4 The City shall actively coordinate and consult with landowners,local stakeholders, and governmental jurisdictions and agencies regarding the inventory,protection, and restoration of natural resources. Policy 10 The City shall complete a baseline inventory of significant natural resources and update or improve it as necessary, such as at the time of Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review, changes to Metro or State programs,or to reflect changed conditions, circumstances,and community values. FINDING: This CPA amends the city's Natural Resource maps to include the River Terrace plan area. The city will utilize the same natural resource protection programs as the rest of the city. Implementation of these programs will occur through the adoption of several inventories and maps that provide various levels of natural resource assessment and protection as well as development flexibility. The River Terrace Community Plan addresses the city's Goal 5: Natural Resources and speaks to the city's coordination and inventory of significant natural resources in River Terrace. • The Natural Resource maps proposed for adoption update existing city maps that regulate tree groves,habitat conservation areas,and wetland and riparian areas to include the River Terrace area.Detailed inventory work was required to update each map,which vas completed as part of the West Bull Mountain and River Terrace planning processes. • The SWG,TAC,community,and outside agencies had an opportunity to review each map. Since the Natural Resource maps are very technical in nature and were developed using existing policies and standards, the Stakeholder Working Group was not asked to recommend them for adoption.They were, however,given multiple opportunities to review and understand their implications. ST,AFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 201 00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 12 OF 32 The River Terrace Addendum to the Transportation System Plan includes the following language on protection of natural resources: • Street alignments and intersections should avoid and/or minimize impacts to identified natural resource areas whenever possible. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 5.1 Policies 4 and 10 are met. Chapter 6: Environmental Oualijy Goad 6.1 Reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the community and region. Policy 3 The City shall promote land use patterns,which reduce dependency on the automobile, are compatible with existing neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for walling,biking, and /or public transit. Policy 6 The City shall encourage the maintenance and improvement of open spaces,natural resources, and the City's tree canopy to sustain their positive contribution to air quality. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan and maps,and the Transportation System Plan Addendum support the city's adopted environmental quality goals and policies. Specifically: • Land use patterns:The River Terrace Community Plan and Comprehensive Plan designations will allow for more intense urban land uses that reduce the dependency on the automobile and increase opportunities for walking,biking,and public transit.The Transportation System Plan Addendum identifies several multi-modal street and intersection improvements in and around the River Terrace area. The Walking and Biking Network,Figure 6 of the TSP Addendum illustrates the potential active transportation network for the River Terrace plan area. The emphasis of this network is on connecting residents to existing and future trails,as defined in the Metro Regional Trail and Greenways Plan,as well as key destinations within and near the River Terrace Community Plan area,including the neighborhood commercial area in the north and the future school in the south. • Open spaces, natural resources,and tree canopy:This CPA updates the city's Natural Resource maps for the River Terrace area,including the significant tree groves map.As discussed in Goal 8: Parks, Recreation,Trails and Open Space of the Community Plan,65 acres of open space is proposed in River Terrace. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 6.1 Policies 3 and 6 are met. Goal 6.2 Ensure land use activities protect and enhance the community's water quality. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014--00001 River Terrace Communitv Plan PAGE 13 OF 32 Policy 3 The City shall encourage the use of low impact development practices that reduce stormwater impacts from new and existing development. Policy 4 The City shall protect,restore, and enhance, to the extent practical, the natural functions of stream corridors,trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water quality. Policy 10 The City shall continue to facilitate the extension of the City's wastewater system to neighborhoods without service within the Tigard Urban Service Area,provided: A. properties benefiting from the extension pay their fair share of the cost; and B. annexation occurs prior to any property receiving service. FINDING: River Terrace Community Plan Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services addresses planned infrastructure system improvements for stormwater and wastewater in River Terrace: • A Stormwater Master Plan was created to manage stormwater in the River Terrace area. It recommends two water quality strategies: (1) Low Impact Development Approaches (LIDA) at a variety of scales, and (2) regional water quality facilities. The River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan has already been adopted. • A River Terrace Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum was developed to address sanitary sewer management for the River Terrace plan area. The River Terrace Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum has already been adopted. In addition, the River Terrace Community Plan aims to protect natural resources and preserve their aesthetic and environmental benefits. Natural resource protection will also be achieved through the development of effective stormwater management facilities that protect the community's water supply and the health and function of stream corridors for habitat and recreation. For example, the River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan contains goals to restore and enhance vegetative corridors,protect water quality, preserve existing hydrology,preserve existing mature vegetation,and more. This CPA also updates the city's Natural Resource maps for the River Terrace area in order to implement the city's current protection and incentive programs to retain and protect the city's natural resources. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 6.2 Policies 3,4 and 10 are met. Chapter 7: Hazards Goal 7.1 Protect people and property from flood, landslide, earthquake, wildfire, and severe weather hazards. Policy 3 The City shall coordinate land use and public facility planning with STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 14 OF 32 public safety providers (law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency service providers) to ensure their capability to respond to hazard events. FINDING: The city's public safety providers (law enforcement and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue) served as members of the Technical Advisory Committee for this project. The Community Plan and River Terrace Addendum to the Transportation System Plan identify future connections needed to ensure these providers are capable of responding to future hazard events. These connections are intended to provide local and emergency vehicle access within and between new and existing neighborhoods. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 7.1 Policy 3 is met. Chanter 8: Parks, Recreation Trails and Open Space Goal 8.1 Provide a wide variety of high quality park and open spaces for all residents, including both: A. developed areas with facilities for active recreation;and B. undeveloped areas for nature-oriented recreation and the protection and enhancement of valuable natural resources within the parks and open space system. Policy 3 The City shall seek to achieve or exceed the ideal park service level standard of 11.0 acres of parkland per thousand population. Policy 4 The City shall endeavor to develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within other parks,such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages. Policy 19 The City shall seek to establish and manage a fully functional urban forest. FINDING: River Terrace Community Plan Goal 8: Parks,Recreation,Trails, and Open Space supports the city's adopted park goals and policies. No new goals or policies are needed to implement the park recommendations for River Terrace. The city's adopted Level of service (LOS) standards for parks were used in planning for the River Terrace. Community Plan Table 5-2 describes River Terrace park standards, needs,and recommendations. Overall, the city is proposing to exceed the city's (updated) core standard by over 37 acres.The full range of park types is envisioned in River Terrace to provide access for both active and passive recreation. In lieu of identifying specific park locations, parks are conceptually located within service areas to show where community and neighborhood parks would be needed to meet LOS standards and achieve the goal of having an equitable distribution of parks in the area. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 201.1-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 15 OF 32 Additionally,adoption of the proposed River Terrace Community Plan and Significant Tree Groves map will extend the city's urban forestry program to River Terrace. The River Terrace area has nine significant tree grove sites totaling 61 acres. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 8.1 Policies 3, 4 and 19 are met. Goal 8.2 Create a Citywide network of interconnected on-and off-road pedestrian and bicycle trails. Policy 1 The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities utilizing both public property and easements on private property. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan addresses trails in two sections -Goal 8: Parks,Recreation,Trails,and Open Space and Goal 12: Transportation.As stated in the Community Plan, the River Terrace Transportation System Plan Addendum envisions a comprehensive trail system for pedestrians and cyclists that links the many existing natural resources areas,proposed parks, future schools and services,and other planned regional trails in the area. The trail System is consistent with the River Terrace Park System Master Plan Addendum, the city's Strategic Plan for walkability, and the Metro Regional Trails and Greenways Plan. The River Terrace Community Plan shows trails more specifically located than parks. The River Terrace Trail,whose design has been uniquely integrated with the main North-South Collector Street known as River Terrace Boulevard was planned,in part, to complement Metro's Westside Trail. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 8.2 Policy 1 is met. Chanter 10• Housin Goal 10.1 Provide opportunities for a variety of housing types at a range of price levels to meet the diverse housing needs of current and fixture City residents. Policy 1 The City shall adopt and maintain land use policies, codes, and standards that provide opportunities to develop a variety of housing types that meet the needs, preferences and financial capabilities of Tigard's present and future residents. Policy 2 The City's land use program shall be consistent with applicable state and federal laws. ST.0 F ItL:PORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 16 OF 32 FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan addresses the city's Goal 10: Housing for River Terrace. The Community Plan supports the city's adopted housing goals and policies.Almost 97%of the buildable land in River Terrace is proposed for new housing. River Terrace stakeholders prioritized a range of residential densities to provide diverse housing types,a variety of housing choices,and integration with existing adjacent Bull Mountain neighborhoods when designing the land use framework for River Terrace.The proposed land uses meet state and Metro requirements for density and the opportunity for attached housing. The city's existing affordable housing program will apply to River Terrace. Updates to the citywide program are expected in 2015. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 10.1 Policies 1 and 2 are met. Goal 10.2 Maintain a high level of residential livability. Policy 2 The City shall seek to provide multi-modal transportation access from residential neighborhoods to transit stops, commercial services,employment, and other activity centers. Policy 5 The City shall encourage housing that supports sustainable development patterns by promoting the efficient use of land, conservation of natural resources, easy access to public transit and other efficient modes of transportation, easy access to services and parks, resource efficient design and construction, and the use of renewable energy resources. Policy 6 The City shall promote innovative and well-designed housing development through application of planned developments and community design standards for multi-family housing, Policy 7 The City shall ensure that residential densities are appropriately related to locational characteristics and site conditions such as the presence of natural hazards and natural resources, availability of public facilities and services, and existing land use patterns. Policy 8 The City shall require measures to mitigate the adverse impacts from differing,or more intense, land uses on residential living environments, such as: A. orderly transitions from one residential density to another; B. protection of existing vegetation, natural resources and provision of open space areas; and C. installation of landscaping and effective buffering and screening. FINDING: This CPA, through the River Terrace Community Plan and TSP Addendum, proposes a multi-modal transportation system that is designed to connect River Terrace to existing and future neighborhoods, services, parks,schools STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 17 OFA 32 and regional destinations through a hierarchy of streets and trails that provide residents and visitors with convenient,safe and comfortable travel options. This network of multi-modal streets conforms to the rolling topography, builds upon and connects to existing streets in the area,and effectively balances safety,comfort and mobility. The Comprehensive Plan designations place higher residential densities near commercial and institutional uses and along major corridors in order to reduce dependency on vehicles. Lower residential densities are planned in areas with steep slopes and along the area's eastern edge to provide a buffer between existing lower density neighborhoods and future higher density neighborhoods.The River Terrace Community plan encourages the co- location of land uses (e.g. parks and trails),public facilities (e.g. stormwater facilities and pump stations),and natural resource areas to maximize the efficient use of land and to create opportunities for community amenities. The city's current development code, specifically relating to buffering and screening,will apply to the River Terrace area ensuring orderly transition of residential densities. The city's current Planned Development regulations will also apply to River Terrace. The city intends to propose changes to the Planned development code to implement the River Terrace Community Plan. These amendments are anticipated to be reviewed by Planning Commission and Council in February 2015. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 10.2 Policies 2,5,6,7 and 8 are met. Chapter 11• Public Facilities and Services Goal 11.1 Develop and maintain a stormwater system that protects development, water resources, and wildlife habitat. Policy 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. Policy 2 The City shall continue to collaborate with Clean Water Services in the planning, operation, and maintenance of a comprehensive stormwater management system. Policy 3 The City shall require the stormwater management system to comply with all applicable federal, state, and regional regulations and programs. Policy 6 The City shall maintain streams and wetlands in their natural state, to STAFF,REPORT TO THE CITYCOUNCIL CPA 201.1-00001 River Terrace Communitv Plan PAGE 18 OF 32 the extent necessary,to protect their stormwater conveyance and treatment functions. Policy 7 The City shall encourage low impact development practices and other measures that reduce the amount of, and/or treat, stormwater runoff at the source. Policy 8 The City shall develop sustainable funding mechanisms: A. for stormwater system maintenance; B.to improve deficiencies within the existing system;and C. to implement stormwater system improvements identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. FINDING: Community Plan Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services addresses Stormwater management in River Terrace. The River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan, and by extension, the River Terrace Community Plan support the city's adopted stormwater management goals and policies. • The River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan and the River Terrace Funding Strategy contribute to meeting the city's PFP requirement under Statewide Planning Goal 11. • The strategies recommended in the River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan are based upon Clean Water Services (CWS) Design and Construction Standards and the CWS Low Impact Development Approaches (LIDA) Handbook. In addition,it reflects the city's intention to adopt new design standards for the River Terrace area in collaboration with CWS on or before the adoption of the Community Plan. • There are two water quality strategies recommended in River Terrace: (1) Low Impact Development Approaches (LIDA) at a variety of scales,and (2) regional water quality facilities that offer community benefits in addition to stormwater management • The River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan has already been adopted. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 11.1 Policies 1,2,3, 6,7 and 8 are met. Goal 11.2 Secure a reliable, high quality, water supply to meet the existing and future needs of the community. Policy 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. FINDING: Community Plan Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services addresses water supply and distribution in River Terrace. The River Terrace Water System Master Plan Addendum and, by extension, the River Terrace Community Plan support the city's adopted water supply goals and policies. • The city's Water Svstem Master Plan (`%N`SMP) addresses water supply capacity needs and guides water system infrastructure improvements STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 19 OF 32 in the Tigard Water Service Area. • The River Terrace Water System Master Plan Addendum has already been adopted. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 11.2 Policy 2 is met. Goal 11.3 Develop and maintain a wastewater collection system that meets the existing and future needs of the community. Policy 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. Policy 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. Policy 3 The City shall require the wastewater management system to comply with all applicable federal, state, and regional regulations and programs. FINDING: Community Plan Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services addresses sanitary sewer management in River Terrace.The River Terrace Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum and,by extension, the River Terrace Community Plan support the city's adopted sanitary sewer goals and policies. • The River Terrace Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum and the River Terrace Funding Strategy contribute to meeting the city's PFP requirement under Statewide Planning Goal 11. • The River Terrace Sanitary Sewer blaster Plan Addendum addresses sanitary sewer management for the River Terrace plan area. • The River Terrace Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum has already been adopted. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 11.3 Policies 1,2 and 3 are met. Goal 11.4 Maintain adequate public facilities and services to meet the health, safety, education, and leisure needs of all Tigard residents. Policy 1 The City shall support the provision of accessible public facilities and services through ensuring adequate administrative and general governance services. Policy 5 The City shall work in conjunction with partner agencies and districts in the planning and locating of their new facilities. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 20 OF 32 Policy 7 The City shall coordinate with the school districts to address capacity needs associated with population growth. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan, in conjunction with the River Terrace Funding Strategy,provides a framework for urban development through the timely, orderly and efficient provision of public facilities and services in River Terrace. The city worked with agencies including, but not limited to, Clean Water Services, Washington County, the Tigard Tualatin School District, and the City of Beaverton on planning for public facilities. This collaboration with other agencies will continue into the future as River Terrace develops. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 11.4 Policies 1, 5 and 7 are met. Chapter 12•Transportation Goal 12.1 Develop mutually supportive land use and transportation plans to enhance the livability of the community. Policy 1 The City shall plan for a transportation system that meets current community needs and anticipated growth and development. Policy 3 The City shall maintain and enhance transportation functionality by emphasizing multi-modal travel options for all types of land uses. Policy 4 The City shall promote land uses and transportation investments that promote balanced transportation options. Policy 5 The City shall develop plans for major transportation corridors and provide appropriate land uses in and adjacent to those corridors. Policy 6 The City shall support land use patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the function of the transportation system. Policy 7 The City shall strive to protect the natural environment from impacts derived from transportation facilities. Policy 9 The City shall coordinate with private and public developers to provide access via a safe, efficient, and balanced transportation system. FINDING: River Terrace Community Plan Goal 12:Transportation addresses transportation planning for the River Terrace area. The River Terrace Transportation System Plan (TSP) Addendum and, by extension, the River Terrace Community Plan support the city's adopted transportation goals and policies. Land use was a key factor in development of the River Terrace TSP Addendum. The impact of the increased vehicle trip generation on SIAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 201.1-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 21 OF 32 the surrounding transportation system, as a result of the recommended land uses, was evaluated through the year 2035. The highest level of potential development for the River Terrace area (2,587 households and 149 employees) was assumed. The result is a set of transportation improvements and standards that updates the Tigard TSP for the River Terrace area. • The streets in River Terrace are designed to accommodate all modes of travel for users of all ages and abilities where possible. They are also designed to safely connect people to where they need to go, providing residents and visitors with a number of travel choices to their destinations. The streets are also envisioned to be more than just places for automobile travel, recognizing that they are also where people gather,walk,bike,access transit,and park their vehicles. • Comprehensive Plan designations place higher residential densities near commercial and institutional uses and along major corridors to reduce dependency on vehicles. • The TSP Addendum envisions a comprehensive trail system for pedestrians and cyclists that links the many existing natural resource areas, proposed parks, future schools and services, and other planned regional trails in the area. • The TSP Addendum recognizes that street alignments and intersections should avoid and/or minimize impacts to identified natural resource areas wherever possible. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12.1 Policies 1,3,4,5, 6,7 and 9 are met. Goal 12.2 Develop and maintain a transportation system for the efficient movement of people and goods. Policy 3 The City shall design streets to encourage a reduction in trip length by improving arterial, collector, and local street connections. Policy 4 The City shall design arterial routes, highway access, and adjacent land uses in ways that facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods and services. Policy 6 The City shall develop and maintain an efficient arterial grid system that provides access within the City, and serves through traffic in the City. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan acknowledges that the existing major streets in and around River Terrace serve an important regional through- travel function and will benefit new residents by connecting them to regional destinations.The following streets in/near the River Terrace area are classified as arterials: Beef Bend Road,Roy Rogers Road,and Scholls Ferry Road. These streets serve the highest volume of motor vehicle traffic and are expected to be utilized for longer distance regional trips. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITN'COUNCIL CPA 201#-0000t River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 22 OF 32 In addition to connecting to existing major streets, the River Terrace TSP Addendum also proposes connections to existing local streets located to the east of River Terrace in existing Bull Mountain neighborhoods. These connections are consistent with the city's existing transportation policies on connectivity for reducing trip length,providing an efficient transportation network,and maximizing the investment in the existing transportation system. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12.2 Policies 3,4 and 6 are met. Goal 12.3 Provide and accessible, multi-modal transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the community. Policy 4 The City shall support and prioritize bicycle,pedestrian, and transit improvements for transportation disadvantaged populations who may be dependent on travel modes other than private automobile. Policy 5 The City shall develop and maintain neighborhood and local connections to provide efficient circulation in and out of the neighborhoods. Policy 8 The City shall design all projects on Tigard city streets to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel. Policy 10 The City shall require and/or facilitate the construction of off-street trails to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections that cannot be provided by a street. Policy 11 The City shall require appropriate access to bicycle and pedestrian facilities for all schools, parks,public facilities, and commercial areas. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan envisions an interconnected network of multi-modal streets,one that conforms to the rolling topography and builds upon and connects with the existing streets in the area.The streets are designed to accommodate all modes of travel for users of all ages and abilities where possible. They are also designed to safely connect people to where they need to go,providing residents and visitors with a number of travel choices to their destinations. Connections to existing streets in adjacent Bull Mountain neighborhoods to the east will improve street connectivity in the area. Residents in the River Terrace area will be able to safely and efficiently travel between destinations via any number of active transportation modes,such as walking and biking. A system of sidewalks,bikeways,and trails will provide access to key destinations such as parks,schools,and commercial areas— improving the overall health and livability of the neighborhood. River Terrace has many stream corridors and the potential for many neighborhood and community parks. To best serve the needs of future STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 23 OF 32 residents to travel to these scenic, natural, and recreational areas, a high quality network of low-stress pedestrian and bicycle facilities is envisioned. For pedestrians, sidewalks will be required on all future streets. For bicyclists, dedicated facilities will vary based on the street classification. Arterial and collector streets will have either bike lanes or shared use paths, with consideration for a buffered bike lane or cycle track along Roy Rogers Road. Additionally, the pedestrian and bicycle facilities in River Terrace are planned to be fully integrated with the existing trail and bikeway network and the planned active transportation projects in the Metro Regional Trail and Greenways Plan. These measures will help ensure that future River Terrace residents will be able to access goods and services on foot and by bicycle,both within and outside of the area. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12.3 Policies 4,5, 8, 10 and 11 are met. Goal 12.4 Maintain and improve transportation system safety. Policy 1 The City shall consider the intended uses of a street during the design to promote safety, efficiency, and multi-modal needs. Policy 2 The City shall coordinate with appropriate agencies to provide safe, secure, connected, and desirable pedestrian,bicycle, and public transit facilities. FINDING: The River Terrace Community Plan and TSP Addendum state that residents in the River Terrace area will be able to safely and efficiently travel between destinations via any number of active transportation modes,such as walking and biking.A system of sidewalks,bikeways,and trails will provide access to key destinations such as parks,schools, and commercial areas—improving the overall health and livability of the neighborhood. For pedestrians,sidewalks will be required on all future streets. For bicyclists, dedicated facilities will vary based on the street classification.Arterial and collector streets will have either bike lanes or shared use paths,with consideration for a buffered bike lane or cycle track along Roy Rogers Road. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12.4 Policies 1 and 2 are met. Goal 12.5 Coordinate planning, development, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system with appropriate agencies. Policy 1 The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent agencies and service providers—including Metro,TriMet, ODOT,Washington County, and neighboring cities—when appropriate, to develop transportation projects which benefit the region as a whole, in addition STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River TtYrace Community Plan PAG E 24 OF 32 to the City of Tigard. FINDING: The transportation projects listed in the TSP Addendum were created with guidance from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC included members from Metro,Oregon Department of Transportation,the City of Beaverton,and Washington County,as well as other affected agencies and jurisdictions. The City sent out a request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond.Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII of this Staff Report. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12.5 Policy 1 is met. Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Goal 13.1 Reduce energy consumption. Policy 1 The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through: A. land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile; B. public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient;and C. bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected. FINDING: This CPA supports the city's adopted energy conservation goals and policies. No new goals or policies are being proposed. The River Terrace Community Plan and TSP Addendum envision that residents in the River Terrace area will be able to safely and efficiently travel between destinations via any number of active transportation modes, such as walking and biking. A system of sidewalks, bikeways, and trails will provide access to key destinations such as parks, schools, and commercial areas. The Comprehensive Plan designations place higher residential densities near commercial and institutional uses and along major corridors, potentially reducing vehicle dependency making transit a viable option in the future. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 13.1 Policy 1 is met. Chapter 14: Urbanization Goal 14.1 Provide and/or coordinate the fill range of urban level services to lands and citizens within the Tigard City Limits. STAFF REPORT TO THE MY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 25 OF 32 Policy 1 The City shall only approve the extension of City services: A.where applications for annexation for those properties have been approved;or B. in circumstances where applicable state and county health agencies have declared a potential or imminent health hazard pursuant to ORS 431.705 to 431.760 (Health Hazard Annexation or Service District Formation);or C. as outlined in the intergovernmental agreement regarding water provision within the Tigard Water Service Area. Policy 3 The City shall, as needed, coordinate and/or participate in planning activities or development decisions within the Tigard Urban Services Area. FINDING: Community Plan Goal 14: Urbanization addresses the city's urbanization policies for River Terrace. • The River Terrace Community Plan,River Terrace Funding Strategy and various River Terrace infrastructure master plans collectively provide for the orderly and efficient transition of River Terrace from rural to urban land use. These plans are consistent with Metro Functional Plan Tides 11 and 14 and Statewide Planning Goal 14 for accommodating future population growth, ensuring the efficient use of land and creating livable communities. • The Community Plan also meets Metro Functional Plan Title 11 and Statewide Planning Goal 11 requirements for ensuring that areas like River Terrace,which have been brought into the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for urban development purposes,are efficiently urbanized and developed as complete communities. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings,Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14.1 Policies 1 and 3 are met. Goal 14.2 Implement the Tigard Urban Services Agreement through all reasonable and necessary steps,including the appropriate annexation of unincorporated properties. Policy 6 The City shall periodically update and/or amend its Public Facility Plan to ensure the predictable and logical provision of urban services for areas anticipated to be within the Tigard city limits. FINDING: This CPA updates the transportation section of the Public Facility Plan through incorporating the River Terrace TSP Addendum. The River Terrace TSP Addendum is an update to the adopted plan and ensures the most reliable, up-to-date information, is being used to plan for the community's transportation needs into the future. The River Terrace TSP Addendum also ensures compliance with Oregon Administrative Rule 660- 012, which governs transportation system development in the state and requires conformance with the Regional Transportation Plan. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 26 OF 32 CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14.2 Policy 6 is met. APPLICABLE METRO REGULATIONS Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 1 Housing Capacity-The Regional Framework Plan calls for a compact urban form and a "fair-share" approach to meeting regional housing needs. It is the purpose of Title 1 to accomplish these policies by requiring each city and county to maintain or increase its housing capacity. FINDING: Title 1 facilitates the efficient use of land within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). This Title requires cities and counties to determine their capacity for housing and adopt minimum density requirements. Title 1 also requires cities and counties to report changes in capacity annually to Metro. This amendment (CPA2014-00001) adopts the River Terrace Community Plan,Comprehensive Plan designations, Natural Resource maps and a River Terrace Transportation System Plan Addendum, which was completed following the rules outlined in OAR 660, Division 7. The amendment sets policy related to a 20-year supply of land and does not affect compliance with Title 1. Both Metro and Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development staff were provided the opportunity to review and comment on all work leading up to the documents proposed for adoption as members of the Technical Advisory Committee. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 1 is met. Title 3 Water Quality and Flood Management-To protect the beneficial water uses and functions and values of resources within the Water Quality and Flood Management Areas by limiting or mitigating the impact on these areas from development activities and protecting life and property from dangers associated with flooding. FINDING: Metro's Title 3 requires that cities and counties adopt provisions that protect life and property from flooding. The Natural Resource maps proposed for adoption update existing city maps that regulate wetland and riparian areas in the River Terrace area. Detailed inventory work was required to update each map and was completed as part of the West Bull Mountain and River Terrace planning processes. By adopting wetland and riparian area maps for River Terrace and applying the city's Sensitive Lands regulations to the area, the city is ensuring that River Terrace is in compliance with Tide 3. STIFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 27 OF 32 CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 3 is met. Title 11 Planning for New Urban Areas -The Regional Framework Plan calls for long-range planning to ensure that areas brought into the UGB are urbanized efficiently and become or contribute to mixed-use,walkable, transit friendly communities. It is the purpose of Title 11 to guide such long-range planning for urban reserves and areas added to the UGB. It is also the purpose of Title 11 to provide interim protection for areas added to the UGB until city or county amendments to land use regulations to allow urbanization become applicable to the areas. FINDING: This CPA meets the requirements of Metro Functional Plan Title 11 for ensuring that areas like River Terrace,which have been brought into the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for urban development purposes,are efficiently urbanized and developed as complete communities. The River Terrace Community Plan,River Terrace Funding Strategy and various River Terrace infrastructure master plans collectively provide for the orderly and efficient transition of River Terrace from rural to urban land use. These plans are consistent with Metro Functional Plan Titles 11 and 14 and Statewide Planning Goal 14 for accommodating future population growth, ensuring the efficient use of land and creating livable communities.They also further the city's goal of facilitating development in River Terrace in a way that results in high-quality development,natural resource protection and the provision of essential public facilities and services in a coordinated,logical and fiscally sound manner. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 11 is met. Title 13 Nature in Neighborhoods -The purposes of this program are to (1) 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 floodplains in a manner that is integrated with upland wildlife habitat and with the surrounding urban landscape; and (2) to control and prevent water pollution for the protection of the public health and safety, and to maintain and improve water quality throughout the region. FINDING: By expanding the city's natural resource program to include the River Terrace area, the city is ensuring that River Terrace is in compliance with Title 13. River Terrace will utilize the same natural resource protection programs as the rest of the city. Implementation of these programs will occur through the adoption of several inventories and maps that provide various levels of natural resource assessment and protection as well as development flexibility. STAFF REPM I'TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 28 OF 32 The River Terrace Community Plan addresses natural resources and speaks to the city's coordination and inventory of significant natural resources in River Terrace. • The Natural Resource maps proposed for adoption update existing city maps that regulate tree groves,habitat conservation areas,and wetland and riparian areas to include the River Terrace area. Detailed inventory work was required to update each map and completed as part of the West Bull Mountain and River Terrace planning processes. • The SWG,TAC,community,and outside agencies had an opportunity to review each map. Since the natural resource maps are very technical in nature and were developed using existing policies and standards, the Stakeholder Working Group was not asked to recommend them for adoption.They were, however,given multiple opportunities to review and understand their implications. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Tide 13 is met. THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CIL-kPTER 197 The city's Comprehensive Plan incorporated the Statewide Planning Goals and was acknowledged by the state as being in compliance with state law; therefore, the Statewide Goals are addressed under the Comprehensive Plan Policies Sections. The following Statewide Planning Goals are applicable: Goal 1: Citizen Involvement; Goal 2: Land Use Planning; Goal 5: Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces; Goal 6: Air,tiX'ater and Land Resources Quality; Goal 7: Areas subject to Natural Hazards; Goal 8: Recreational Needs; Goal 10: Housing; Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services; Goal 12: Transportation; Goal 13: Energy Conservation; Goal 14: Urbanization. SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CI STAFF COMMENTS Tigard Police Department, (Jim Wolf, 503-718-2561) had an opportunity to review this proposal and provided comments regarding the importance of connectivity. Mr. Wolf stated that street connectivity provides for efficient police travel and response times to emergencies. However, he also noted that connectivity may also provide criminals with more ways to flee the streets. scene of a crime as well as result in increased traffic volume and unlawful speeds on certain The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Development Services Division (Engineering) an opportunity to review this proposal and had no objection. NumerouPublic s s taff rks fromartment the Finance had Public Works Departments were involved throughout the entire planning process, includin sitting on the project's Technical Advisory Committee. g STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2011-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 29 OF 32 SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: City of King City Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Oregon Division of State Lands Oregon Public Utilities Commission US Army Corps of Engineers Century Link Clean Water Services Comcast Cable Metro Area Communications Commission NW Natural Portland General Electric Tigard Tualatin School District#23J Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Tri-Met Verizon City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and had no objections. They expressed appreciation for having the opportunity to coordinate the River Terrace and South Cooper Mountain projects. Beaverton School District #48 had an opportunity to review this proposal and provided comments expressing support for the adoption of the River Terrace Community Plan. The District acknowledges the importance of providing safe pedestrian and vehicle access to the future high school site. The District appreciates the fact that the River Terrace transportation proposal incorporates pedestrian trails. Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation had an opportunity to review this proposal and provided comments regarding the level of detail on several transportation improvements on county roads identified in the River Terrace Community Plan and River Terrace Addendum to the Transportation System Plan. Washington County agreed that it was prudent to delay the adoption of zoning districts. Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development had an opportunity to review this proposal and provided comments stating that the River Terrace Community Plan should address the requirements of the Metropolitan Housing Rule. In addition, it was noted that improvements or extensions to county roads outside the Urban Growth Boundary cannot be "planned." It was advised to identify these roads as "conceptual" or"recommended". Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 had an opportunity to review this proposal and provided a clarification to the River Terrace Addendum to the Transportation System Plan stating that for projects listed in Table 6, ODOT is the jurisdiction that owns part of the listed intersections, but is not responsible for, and has not committed to funding the listed STAFF REPORT TO THE CITE"COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 30 OF 32 improvements. ODOT also provided a few additions and clarifications to the Recommended Action Measures for Transportation(page 8-5) in the River Terrace Community Plan. The River Terrace Community Plan and River Terrace Transportation System Plan Addendum have subsequently been modified in response to these comments. SECTION VIII PUBLIC COMMENTS The Planning Commission received and considered both written and oral comments from residents and stakeholders as part of their deliberations on November 17, 2014. Written comments were submitted by the following interested parties: • Marc Butorac and Felly Laustsen;Kittelson&Associates,letter dated Sep 4, 2014 • Don Hanson; Otak,letter dated Oct 31, 2014 • Jamie Stasny;Metropolitan Land Group,letter Oct 31, 2014 • Andrea Bonard, letter dated Nov 14, 2014 • Barbara and Steve Jacobson,letter dated Nov 14, 2014 • Alita Anne and Michael McCleskey,letter dated Nov 15, 2014 • Daniel and Pat Knox,email dated Nov 17,2014 • Fred Gast;Polygon Northwest, letter dated Nov 15,2014 • I{elly S. Hossain;Miller Nash, LLP, letter dated Nov 17, 2014 Oral comments were submitted by the following individuals: • Don Hanson; Otak • Christopher Brehmer;Kittelson&Associates • Kelly S. Hossain;Miller Nash,LLP • Jamie Stasny;Metropolitan Land Group • Jim Lange; Pacific Community Design • Barbara and Steve Jacobson; 15915 SW 150th Avenue,Tigard, OR 97224 • Alita Anne and Michael McCleskey; 15590 SW April Lane,Tigard, OR 97224 Listed below are the main highlights from the oral and written comments received. The full text of all comments can be found in the project file and Planning Commission minutes of November 17, 2014.. • River Terrace Boulevard is too expensive and too wide: o The design should be revised to reduce cost. o Design flexibility is needed along the entire length to respond to land uses, topography, and stream crossings. o The concept design illustration should be removed to eliminate the expectation that the full cross section will be built in all locations. o Minimum and standard cross sections should be developed and shown alongside the full cross section. STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL CPA 2014-00001 River Terrace Community Plan PAGE 31 OF 32 • The easternmost segment of the River Terrace Trail should be relocated or revised to show a less specific alignment. • The 161st Avenue extension project should be added to the near-term TSP project list to facilitate access to the school property. • The River Terrace Community Plan map should not show specific street alignments or intersection treatments. In the alternative, it should include the same design flexibility language as the Transportation System Plan (TSP) map. The Planning Commission was presented copies of all written comments and heard all oral testimony before rendering four unanimous motions to recommend approval of the River Terrace Community Plan, updates to the Comprehensive Plan Designations Map and Natural Resource Maps, and the River Terrace Addendum to the city's Transportation System Plan (TSP). Commissioners supported keeping the River Terrace Boulevard illustration and the River Terrace Trail alignment in the Community Plan and TSP in part due to allowances for design and alignment flexibility already contained in the proposed amendments. Commissioners also preferred to leave the 161st Avenue extension off the TSP near-term project list, as it is atypical for a Neighborhood Route to be publicly funded. Overall, the Planning Commission found the project to meet all relevant approval criteria pertaining to the issues raised by the public. SECTION IX. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, applicable regional, state and federal regulations, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt by ordinance a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that adopts all of the following documents as determined through the public hearing process: 1. River'Terrace Community Plan and associated amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Designations Map and Natural Resource Maps; and 2. River Terrace Addendum to the city's Transportation System Plan. December 2. 2014 P ABED BY: John Floyd DATE Associate Planner December 2 2014 APP OVED BY:.Kenny Asher DATE Community Development Director STAFF RF'PORTTO'1'lIE CITY COUNCLL CPA 2014-00001 River l errace Community Plan PAGE 32 OF 32