Planning Commission Packet - 10/05/1976 POOR QUALITY RECORD
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AGENDA
Tigard Planning Commission
October 5, 1976 - 7: 30 PM
Twality Junior High School - Lecture Room
14650 S .W. 97th Avenue - Tigard, Oregon
1 . CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :
4. COMMUNICATIONS:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5.1 ZONE CHANGE ZC 9-76 (George Killian)
A request by George Killian for a preliminary plan and pro-
gram review of a proposed industrial-commercial planned
development in a M-3 zone (light industrial) at the inter-
section of S.W. 72nd and Upper. Boones Ferry Road. (Wash.
Co . Tax Map 2S1 12D, Tax Lots 2100, 2200, 2104, and 2103) .
(Tabled from 9/21/76)
5.2 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 6-76
Amends Chapter 18. 76 of the Tigard Municipal Code by adding
an expiration date of one year for variances not exercised.
(Tabled from 9/21/76)
6. SUBDIVISION: None
7. MISCELLANEOUS :
7.1 SIGN CODE APPEAL SCA 8-76 (Georgia Pacific)
Request by Georgia Pacific for a variance to section 16 .40.
040 (E) of the Tigard Municipal Code prohibiting an off
premise sign at S .W. Hall and S.W. Hunziker Street (Wash.
Co. Tax Map 2S1 1 Tax Lot 1201) .
7.2 CONDITIONAL USE CU 15-72 Tigard
Request by Willamette Industries for review of a compliance
schedule for satisfying conditions attached in 1972 but not
fulfilled.
8. OTHER BUSINESS: !I'
8.1 Consideration of a resolution regarding the statewide land
use planning program and Ballot Measure #10.
8.2 Discussion of the sign code (Title 16 Tigard Municipal Code) .
8 .3 Discussion of Economic Development Administration application
for federal funds. jl
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MINUTES
Tigard Planning Commission
October 5, 1976 - 7: 30 P.M.
`fwality Junior High School - Lecture Room
14650 S .W. 97th Avenue - Tigard, Oregon
1 . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 by
Chairman Popp.
2 . ROLL CALL: Present : Moore, Nicoll, Phillips, Popp, Sakata,
Tepedino, and Goldbach
Excused Absence: Krause
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of 9-21-76 were approved as read
with the correction that the roll should list Phillips under
excused absence.
4. COMMUNICATIONS : Popp read Mr. Porter ' s letter of resignation.
Sakata moved and Phillips seconded to accept Porter 's resignation.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Popp informed the Commission that the Vice Chairman' s position
was now open.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS :
5.1 ZONE CHANGE ZC 9-76 (Killian)
A request by George Killian for a preliminary plan and
program review of a proposed industrial-commercial planned
development in a M-3 zone (light industrial) at the inter-
section of S .W. 72nd and Upper Boones Ferry Road. (Wash.
Co . Tax Map 2S1 12D, Tax Lots 2100, 2200, 2104 , and 2103) .
(Tabled from 9/21/76) ,
A. Staff Report : Read by Daniels.
B. Applicant 's Presentation :
Mr. Jose Cruz, Parametrics:
o explained the planned development concept and the
proposed traffic patterns and stressed the need for
a development in the area.
o protested against the landscape setback required in
the code.
Ar o stated that if approved he would work with staff L
over the details
o Cruz stated that parking areas with controlled -
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points onto S.W. 72nd would reduce the traffic
problem as it now exists.
C. Public Testimony: None
D. Staff Recommendations:
1 . The site plan be revised to reflect
o A 20 ' front yard setback along S .W. 72nd Avenue
and a 10 ' setback on Boones Ferry Road.
o A 5 ' landscape buffer around the south and east
perimeter.
o The area marked "landscape storage" be replaced
with parking.
o The loading spaces for the warehouses be shown.
o The bank drive-up window be moved to the east
side of the building with a two lane drive.
o A 20 ' landscape buffer be provided along the north
side of the warehouse building along the Durham
Road realignment .
o Parking spaces be provided on the north end of
the warehouse building.
o The parking spaces on the south side of the
warehouse building be changed.
o Access drives be widened to 24 ' fully paved.
2. The site be annexed to and served by the Tigard
Water District .
3. Land necessary to provide a 40' from center tight-
of-way be dedicated to the city for S .W. 72nd Avenue
and Upper Boones Ferry Road.
4 . An agreement to participate in the improvement of
S.W. 72nd Avenue be filed with the City Recorder.
5. The uses allowed in the office/warehouse building
be limited to those not requiring large truck
deliveries.
6 . A 1 ' access control strip along the north property
line be deeded to the City.
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7. The applicant secure a statement from the Washington
County Director .of Public Works stating that the
• building locations will not conflict with the Durham
Road realignment .
Cross Examination:
o Commissioners and staff discussed water district 's
responsibilities and service capabilities.
o Staff and Cruz presented different possibilities for
drive-in bank window.
o Croz objected to:
o 5 ' buffer around the south and east property lines
o removal of a portion of the building on north side
o 1 ' access control easement along the north property
line
E. Commission Discussion:
o Goldbach questioned the need for a 1 ' control strip.
o Staff stated that with the easement the Planning
Commission could review any future curb cuts onto
S .W. Durham Road from this site.
o Nicoli stated that it would be unfair for the appli-
cant
to have to construct a new water line when water
was available on the site.
o Staff stated that this was the recommendation by
the water and fire district .
o Sakata stated that the required landscaping would
necessitate rearrangement of the buildings.
o Nicoli suggested that the applicant re-submit the
plan taking into consideration the staff recommendations.
Moore moved and Sakata seconded that the motion be
tabled until a new plan could be worked out with staff.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
5,2 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA 6-76
Amends Chapter 18.76 of the Tigard Municipal Code by adding
an expiration date of one year for variances not exercised.
(Tabled from 9/21/76)
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A. Staff Report : Read by Daniels
B. Public Testimony : None
C. Staff Recommendations :
Staff presented the wording prepared by the City
Attorney,
Expiration when unexercised
When the Planning Commission (or , in the case of an appeal
the City Council) approves a variance the rights thereby
given to the applicant shall continue to exist and to be-
long to the applicant or any other owner of the land for
a period of one year from the date of final approval .
If at the expiration of one year from the date of approval
construction of the structure giving rise to the need for
the variance has not begun, the rights given by the
variance approval shall terminate without further action
by the City, the Planning Commission, or the City Council .
Such rights shall also terminate at or after the expira-
tion of one year from approval if, though commenced with-
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in one year, construction ceases and is not resumed with-
in 60 days.
D. Commisson I)iscu.ssion:
o Phillips questioned the use of the word "structure" ,
o Tepedino suggested that the wording be "construction
of structure or intention of the use" .
Tepedino moved and Moore seconded that the City Attorney 's
recommendation be accepted with the addition of the words
"or initiation of the use" after the words "construction
of structure" .
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
6. SUBDIVISION: None
7. MISCELLANEOUS:
7.1 SIGN CODE APPEAL SCA 8-76 (Georgia Pacific)
Request by Georgia Pacific for a variance to section 16 .40.040
(E) of the Tigard Municipal Code prohibiting an off-premise
sign at S .W. Hall and S.W. Hunziker Street (Wash. Co . Tax
: Map 2S1 1 Tax Lot 1201) .
A. Staff Report Read by Daniels.
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B. Applicant 's Presentation
o Jerry Scott of Sign Craft stated Georgia Pacific ' s
need for identification, that the area around the
sign would be landscaped, and the owner of the pro-
perty had given permission .
Sakata questioned the appropriateness of Georgia Pacific
listing their separate units .
C. Public Testimony: None
D. Staff Recommendations:
Based on the findings in the staff report staff recommends
approval with the following conditions :
1 . The existing sign be removed identifying the Wall
Street Industrial Park.
2 . Location, composition, and size of sign to be approved
by Design Review Board.
( 3. The area surrounding the sign be landscaped.
4 . If the need arises to identify the tenants of the
Wall Street Industrial Park it be done by replacing
the off premise sign.
E. Commission Discussion:
Moore moved and Goldbach seconded to accept the proposed
with the staff recommendations.
o Sakata stated that the sign should be only for
identification.
The motion was passed 5 to 2 with Phillips and Sakata
dissenting.
7.2 CONDITIONAL USE CU 15-72 Tigard
Request by Willamette Industries for review of a compliance
schedule for satisfying conditions attached in 1972 but not
fulfilled.
A. Staff Report: Read by Daniels:
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B. Applicant 's Presentation
o George Swindell of Willamette Industries presented
compliance schedule and stated that the conditions
would be complied with by either Willamette Industries
or Mr. Aitken.
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o Mr. Chuck Rouse, Willamette Industries, asked that
item J be changed to read 12 ' instead of 8' .
o Staff stated that a minimum of 10 ' was necessary
for pedestrian/bicycle path and room for maintenance
vehicles.
o Nicoli stated that the owner should not be forced to
dedicate usable land.
o Swindell stated that at a future date a compatible
use would be put in where the carpet store presently
exists,
o Staff and Commission discussed different traffic
circulation patterns on the site.
C. Public Testimony: None
D. Staff Recommendations:
o Staff had no formal recommendation but to ask the
Commisson to inform the applicant whether the pro-
k jected timetable was acceptable and requested a
site plan providing for no access from Pacific Hwy . k
for north bound traffic, a deceleration lane for
south bound traffic, proposed access from Pacific
Highway and showing the 10' bicycle/pedestrian
easement . t'
E. Commission Discussion
o Swindell protested dedication of the pedestrian/
bicycle path.
o Staff informed the Commission that all of the benefits
of the conditional use permit have now been exercised
but the obligation of the property owner to fulfill
conditions of that permit remain.
o Moore asked if as new members of the community
Willamette Industries would voluntarily donate the
10 ' to the community for its transportation and
recreation needs.
o Swindell stated that it was not his company' s obliga-
tion.
o Staff stated that the pedestrian/bicycle transportation
network which crosses this property is a responsibility
of this property owner much the same as streets and !A
sidewalks are.
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o Mr. Jim Aitken, Tigard Lumber, offered to build a
bridge so that pedestrians could use the other side
of Fanno Creek.
o Swindell informed the Commission that Mr. Aitken
would replace the trees where necessary to screen the
adjacent apartments.
o Phillips moved and Nicoli seconded that the time-
table be accepted as set out in the letter .
o Tepedino asked that a detailed site plan showing
traffic circulation be presented to the Planning
Commission.
o Moore asked that Design Review Board review the
proposed sign.
o Phillips amended the motion to include that the sign
be subject to Design Review.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
8. OTHER BUSINESS:
8.1 Dick Kl.uempke, chairman of NPO #3 read a letter from the
Neighborhood Planning Organization (NPO) to the Washington
County Planning Commission concerning the Bull Mountain
hearing concerning the extension of Murray Blvd.
Moore moved and Sakata seconded to fully support the letter
from NPO #3 to Washington County Planning Commission.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
8.2 Discussion of Economic Development Administration applica-
tion for federal funds .
o Staff presented the proposed plans for the City Hall
office buildings.
8 . 3 Consideration of a resolution regarding the statewide land
use planning program and Ballot Measure 10.
o Staff read the proposed resolution.
o Popp stated that defeat of this ballot measure is crucial
to the planning program in Tigard.
o Tepedino moved and Moore seconded to approve the resolu-
tion submitted by staff with the addition that the City
of Tigard and L.C.D.C. are on a friendly working basis,
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and mention of the encouragement and statewide
recognition given to the City 's NPO process.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
8.4 Sign Code Study Session
o The following aspects of the sign code were discussed:
window sign display, bench signs, revolving signs,
flashing signs, non-conforming signs, and free-standing
signs.
8.5 Sakata moved and Phillips seconded that Tepedino be installed
as Vice Chairman.
The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business the meeting was
adjourned at 11 : 15 P.M.
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda 7. 1
Tigard Planning Commission
" October 5, 1976
Twality Junior High School - Lecture Room
14650 S .W. 97th Avenue - Tigard, Oregon
DOCKET: SCA 8-76
REQUEST: Variance to Section 16 .40 .040 (E) of the Tigard Municipal
Code to replace an existing off site sign.
LOCATION: Southeast corner of S .W. Hunziker Street and S.W. Wall
St. (Wash. Co. Tax Map 2S1 1 Tax Lot 800 and 1201) .
APPLICANT: Georgia Pacific Corporation/Sign Craft
I . BASIC FACTS
1 . The site is designated "General Industrial" on the Tigard
Community Plan and zoned "M-3, Light Industrial" .
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Section 16.40.040 (E) of the Tigard Municipal Code states
"No off-pr.emisesign shall be permitted in any commercial
or industrial zone, except outdoor advertising signs, as
regulated in Section 16.40 .090" .
II . FINDINGS
1 . The applicant is requesting to replace the Wall Street
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industrial park sign with a wooden off-premise sign
identifying Georgia Pacific.
2. The existing sign identifying the industrial park is per-
mitted
by Section 16. 36 .050 (2) which allows one free-
standing
industrial park sign with spaces for each tenant
to be identified.
3. The proposed location does not violate setback or vision
clearance requirements of the Tigard Municipal Code.
III . STAFF RECOMMENDATION
To be advised.
STAFF REPORT
Agenda 7. 1
Tigard Planning Commission
October 5, 1976
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the findings in the staff report staff recommends
approval with the following conditions:
1 . The existing sign be removed identifying the Wall Street
Industrial Park.
2. Location, composition, and size of sign to be approved
by Design Review Board.
3. The area surrounding the sign be landscaped.
4 . If the need arises to identify the tenants of the Wall
Street Industrial Park it be done by replacing the off
premise sign.
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