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05/06/2013 - Packet Completeness Review for Boards, Commissions and Committee Records CITY OF TIGARD Planning Commission Name of Board, Commission or Committee Date of Meeting I have verified these documents are a complete copy of the official record. Doreen Laughlin Print Name Signature Date PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – MAY 6, 2013 City of Tigard | 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 | 503-639-4171 | www.tigard-or.gov | Page 1 of 1 City of Tigard Planning Commission Agenda MEETING DATE: May 6, 2013; 7:00 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard – Town Hall 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m. 3. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS 7:01 p.m. 4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:05 p.m. 5 UPDATE 7:10 p.m. SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR PLAN 6. BRIEFING 7:55 p.m. TIGARD TRIANGLE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8:10 p.m. 8. CALL FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8:15 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m. City of Tigard Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it DoneCity of Tigard Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it Done Southwest Corridor Plan Phase 1 Update May 2013 City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options Draft Environmental Impact Statement HCT Options for Further Study City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options Local actions Amendments to TSP and other policies Tigard Triangle Refinement Plan Local funding strategies Additional regional coordination Transit: Southwest Service Enhancement Planning Highway 99W performance measures Funding priorities Draft Environmental Impact Statement Local transit Land use Roadway Ped/Bike Parks & Natural Areas HCT Options for Further Study City of Tigard How we got here City of Tigard Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan (2010) Near-Term Priorities •Southwest Corridor •WES •Powell-Division City of Tigard Regional Transportation Plan (2010) Mobility Corridor Refinement Priority corridors •Southwest Corridor •East Metro Connections City of Tigard Integrated Land Use & Multimodal Transportation Plan Southwest Corridor Plan Framework City of Tigard Tigard HCT Land Use Plan What areas are best suited for growth? What types of neighborhoods are the right fit for Tigard? What changes are needed? City of Tigard SW Corridor Plan Focus Areas •Barbur Concept Plan •Linking Tualatin •Sherwood Town Center Plan •Lake Oswego, Beaverton plans City of Tigard Key Areas for Transit Connections Refined development types: •Commercial, Mixed use, Employment, and Residential areas Local connection priorities •Essential, Priority, Opportunity, Neighborhood City of Tigard High Capacity Transit Alternatives •All alignments connect the Triangle and Downtown Tigard •All alignments leave Hwy 99W before Tigard City of Tigard High Capacity Transit “Alternatives” •Steering Committee will likely mix-&-match elements from different “alternatives” rather than select one option City of Tigard LRT to Tigard Possible extension to Tualatin via Hall Blvd or SW 72nd Ave Possible Tunnel for OHSU/PCC connection City of Tigard BRT to Tigard Alignment options at north end & at PCC Model assumes 100% dedicated right of way City of Tigard BRT to Tualatin Alignment options at north end & at PCC Design options to Tualatin Model assumes Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes City of Tigard BRT to Sherwood Alignment options to Tualatin & Sherwood Model assumes mixed traffic City of Tigard BRT Hub & Spoke Trunk line to Tigard Stations in Triangle & Downtown Tigard “One-seat ride” from major hubs City of Tigard Steering Committee Considerations •High Capacity Transit What HCT mode(s) should move forward for further analysis? Where should HCT stations be located? What right of way will be needed? What structural elements should be explored? •Other project elements, including: Local transit service enhancements Land use policies City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options DEIS (HCT Alternatives)High Capacity Transit Key Steering Committee decision in July •What HCT mode(s) should move forward for further analysis? •Where should HCT stations be located? •What right of way will be needed? •What structural elements should be explored? •Others… City of Tigard Project Calendar (Phase 1) •April/May –Community meetings •May 13 –Steering Committee •May 21 –Economic Forum (Tigard) •**May 23 –Community Planning Forum •June 10 –Steering Committee •July 8 –Steering Committee •July 22 –Steering Committee City of Tigard Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it DoneCity of Tigard Respect and Care | Do the Right Thing | Get it Done Southwest Corridor Plan Phase 1 Update May 2013 City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options Draft Environmental Impact Statement HCT Options for Further Study City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options Local actions Amendments to TSP and other policies Tigard Triangle Refinement Plan Local funding strategies Additional regional coordination Transit: Southwest Service Enhancement Planning Highway 99W performance measures Funding priorities Draft Environmental Impact Statement Local transit Land use Roadway Ped/Bike Parks & Natural Areas HCT Options for Further Study City of Tigard How we got here City of Tigard Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan (2010) Near-Term Priorities •Southwest Corridor •WES •Powell-Division City of Tigard Regional Transportation Plan (2010) Mobility Corridor Refinement Priority corridors •Southwest Corridor •East Metro Connections City of Tigard Integrated Land Use & Multimodal Transportation Plan Southwest Corridor Plan Framework City of Tigard Tigard HCT Land Use Plan What areas are best suited for growth? What types of neighborhoods are the right fit for Tigard? What changes are needed? City of Tigard SW Corridor Plan Focus Areas •Barbur Concept Plan •Linking Tualatin •Sherwood Town Center Plan •Lake Oswego, Beaverton plans City of Tigard Key Areas for Transit Connections Refined development types: •Commercial, Mixed use, Employment, and Residential areas Local connection priorities •Essential, Priority, Opportunity, Neighborhood City of Tigard High Capacity Transit Alternatives •All alignments connect the Triangle and Downtown Tigard •All alignments leave Hwy 99W before Tigard City of Tigard High Capacity Transit “Alternatives” •Steering Committee will likely mix-&-match elements from different “alternatives” rather than select one option City of Tigard LRT to Tigard Possible extension to Tualatin via Hall Blvd or SW 72nd Ave Possible Tunnel for OHSU/PCC connection City of Tigard BRT to Tigard Alignment options at north end & at PCC Model assumes 100% dedicated right of way City of Tigard BRT to Tualatin Alignment options at north end & at PCC Design options to Tualatin Model assumes Business Access Transit (BAT) lanes City of Tigard BRT to Sherwood Alignment options to Tualatin & Sherwood Model assumes mixed traffic City of Tigard BRT Hub & Spoke Trunk line to Tigard Stations in Triangle & Downtown Tigard “One-seat ride” from major hubs City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options DEIS (HCT Alternatives)High Capacity Transit City of Tigard Phase 1 Decision •July 2013 Refinement •Fall 2013 Phase 2 •2014-2016 Clarify HCT Options DEIS (HCT Alternatives)High Capacity Transit Key Steering Committee decision in July •What HCT mode(s) should move forward for further analysis? •Where should HCT stations be located? •What right of way will be needed? •What structural elements should be explored? •Others… City of Tigard Dates to Watch (Phase 1) •April/May –Community meetings •May 13 –Steering Committee •May 21 –Economic Forum (Tigard) •**May 23 –Community Planning Forum •June 10 –Steering Committee •July 8 –Steering Committee •July 22 –Steering Committee Public Involvement Schedule Task 2013 2014 2015 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 1. Public Involvement and Interagency Coordination  2. Existing Conditions  3. Needs/Opportunities/Constraints and Tools Analysis  4. Options Development  5. Options Evaluation   6. Final Recommended Plan & Implementation Measures  7. Adoption Process    Community planning forum 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23 Provide input on potential projects in the Southwest Corridor, including high capacity transit. The Southwest Corridor Plan is a comprehensive land use and transportation effort to identify and prioritize public investments in the corridor between downtown Portland and Sherwood. The plan is shaped by local planning efforts, including Linking Tualatin and Tualatin’s recently adopted Transportation System Plan. Tualatin Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin Linking Tualatin addresses concerns raised by people who live or work in Tualatin about local transit not reaching most of the city’s employment centers. With a focus on major Tualatin employment centers, It consists of: • studying land use, employment and transit in the city • looking for ways to help employees and residents get to and from their jobs more easily • identifying ways to reduce car use, while improving walking and bicycle connections. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Online open house “Catch up on the plan” on the project website open house. This online open house walks you through the steps taken, decisions made, and issues addressed so far. Learn how this regional plan is related to Linking Tualatin, what key decisions lie ahead and how you can let your voice be heard in the process. www.swcorridorplan.org The community planning forum is your chance to: • Receive an update on the Southwest Corridor Plan, • Hear about the evaluation of potential projects, including light rail and bus rapid transit alternatives, • Evaluate other roadway, bike and pedestrian projects in the corridor; and, • Talk to staff about specific projects or questions. Printed on recycled-content paper. Southwest Corridor Plan partners: cities of Beaverton, Durham, King City, Lake Oswego, Portland, Sherwood, Tigard and Tualatin, Multnomah and Washington counties, ODOT, TriMet and Metro. Provide input on potential projects in the Southwest Corridor, including high capacity transit. The community planning forum is your chance to:  •  Receive an update on the Southwest Corridor Plan,  •  Hear about the evaluation of potential projects, including light rail and  bus rapid transit alternatives,  • Evaluate other roadway, bike and pedestrian projects in the corridor; and,  • Talk to staff about specific projects or questions. Online open house “Catch up on the plan” on the project website open house. This online open house walks you through the steps taken, decisions made, and issues addressed so far. Learn how this regional plan is related to Tigard’s plan, what key decisions lie ahead and how you can let your voice be heard in the process. www.swcorridorplan.org Southwest Corridor Plan – Tigard Your involvement will help to ensure regional planning meets the city’s vision for future transportation and growth. Laying the Groundwork In 2011 and 2012, Tigard started local planning for the Southwest Corridor Plan with the High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan. This was our citywide effort to find out what is most important to Tigard citizens for today and for the future. We heard some common themes:  Don’t reduce travel lanes on Pacific Highway in Tigard; congestion is already a challenge.  Many neighborhoods are valued as they are today; changes in these areas should focus on improvements for circulation and safety.  Downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle are the areas most suited for change, including more housing. They should have their own “destination” identity. SW Corridor Plan — Highlights for Tigard Working with partners in the region, Metro staff has developed a list of potential projects in the Southwest Corridor, including high capacity transit. Important highlights for Tigard include:  In 2013 the City of Tigard will begin more detailed planning of the Tigard Triangle to support the community’s vision.  Downtown Tigard and the Tigard Triangle have been identified as potential station communities for high capacity transit.  None of the high capacity transit routes being considered will be on Highway 99W in Tigard; they all leave Barbur Boulevard and cross Interstate 5 to connect to the Tigard Triangle. Tigard Town Hall – Summary of Comments In an effort to provide a forum for open dialogue with the community, Mayor Cook and members of council hosted a Town Hall style meeting at the Tigard Library on April 30. Mayor Cook provided an overview of the Southwest Corridor Plan and then provided time for citizens and council members to ask questions and provide their viewpoints. During the last 30 minutes of the evening, Mayor Cook asked for comments on topics other than Southwest Corridor. Discussions of the planned Wal-Mart in Tigard dominated this time. Following is a summary of comments heard at the Town Hall. In some cases, responses from officials are also provided. • We’re not dealing with the main problem, which is Highway 217? Response: That corridor is in the pipeline for planning as a separate corridor. • The main issue is connecting people to work • 99W only congested a few hours a day. This project will be a waste, like WES. • With future population growth, 99W will be worse • Several audience members support HCT in the corridor, but are concerned about potential impacts to Haines neighborhood of HCT (PDX residents) • If problem is traffic congestion, does this solve it? Only small faction of commuters will use it. What happened to the I-5/99W connector? Other roadway connection? • People prefer LRT; ridership will be higher. Maybe best to bite the bullet and go for LRT even if it costs more than BRT. • LRT support is about the engineering firms and contactors who want the federal money. • 50,000 vehicles per day on 99W is great for my business. I’d be happy to see 70,000. • Are we funding the real vision for Hwy 99W? • Concerned about Tigard getting in bed with Tri-Met. Route 12 service is faster than LRT would be. Tri- Met is in big financial trouble. Why don’t we have #12 anymore? Response: Route 12 remains, along with Route 94. Some service cuts made last September are now budgeted to be restored. • WES hasn’t met ridership projections. We are losing $500k/month on WES. • Elderly don’t want to ride the LRT because of crime. I’m one of the few Tigard residents who I pay taxes and I don’t want more low income housing, which will come with LRT. It puts too much pressure on teachers…too many students with English as a second language. Planners just want the money that with LRT; this justifies Metro jobs. Don’t be extension of Portland. • New petition available against LRT. Will Mayor and Council sign it? • Is there data connecting crime with LRT? We use it all the time and I am never afraid. It’s fine to have emotions but let’s base the decision on facts. Tigard Triangle Public Involvement Plan I. Project Overview Bordered by Pacific Highway (Highway 99W), Interstate 5, and Highway 217, the Tigard Triangle has long been envisioned as an area that could easily absorb future growth by providing multi-family residences, employment and nearby shopping/services. Over the years the area has developed with office buildings and large scale retail development; however, new residential development and service uses for the employment base have been limited. With the support of a Transportation Growth Management grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation, the City of Tigard is working to complete the Tigard Triangle Strategic Redevelopment Plan. The Plan is to identify specific policy changes and investment priorities needed to create and support mixed use development with balanced, multi-modal transportation options. The Strategic Plan will build on the station area concept for the Triangle that was created for the Tigard High Capacity Transit (HCT) Land Use Plan in 2011-12. Significant local, regional and state planning updates provide a strategic opportunity to examine what is happening in the Tigard Triangle and create the policy, regulatory, and financing framework that will assure its development as a mixed use, multi- modal employment/town center. Primary objectives of the Triangle Strategic Plan are to 1) consider barriers or constraints to station community development such as topography, infrastructure capacity and availability, physical features such as highways and creeks, etc.; 2) develop a connectivity plan to improve multi-modal circulation within the Tigard Triangle and bicycle/pedestrian access to adjacent areas; 3) recommend a detailed Triangle land use and transportation plan showing appropriate densities, mix of uses, and public infrastructure that are supported by public and technical stakeholders; and 4) develop implementation recommendations for policy, zoning and code changes (including parking and urban design), financing strategies, and incentives to overcome identified barriers. II. Process The Triangle Strategic Plan is expected to take 18 months to complete, including adoption through the legislative process. There will be a variety of public involvement opportunities available to the community. These include at least two community meetings, as well as a citizen advisory committee and technical advisory committee. The following chart presents a tentative schedule of tasks and meetings followed by descriptions of the individual Tasks. Schedule Task 2013 2014 2015 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 1. Public Involvement and Interagency Coordination  2. Existing Conditions  3. Needs/Opportunities/Constraints and Tools Analysis  4. Options Development  5. Options Evaluation   6. Final Recommended Plan & Implementation Measures  7. Adoption Process     Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting  Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Public Meeting Planning Commission Meeting City Council Meeting Project Tasks 1. Public Involvement and Interagency Coordination • Appoint members of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and conduct a kickoff meeting (meeting #1) to describe project goals and objectives and a general process of the work approach • Invite members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and finalize roster • Finalize Public Involvement Plan 2. Existing Conditions • Conduct TAC meeting #1 and CAC meeting #2: Review and comment study area base maps, expert interview documentation, and Existing Conditions Report 3. Needs/Opportunities/Constraints and Tools Analysis • Conduct TAC meeting #2 and CAC meeting #3: Review Needs, Opportunities, Constraints and Tools Memo and evaluation criteria • Conduct public meeting #1 to introduce the project and review Needs, Opportunities, Constraints and Tools Memo and evaluation criteria, and provide initial input into options development 4. Options Development • Conduct TAC meeting #3 and CAC meeting #4: Review draft land use and infrastructure options 5. Options Evaluation • Conduct CAC meeting #5: Review initial recommended land use and infrastructure options and receive results of the Development Feasibility Analysis. • Conduct TAC meeting #4: Review Development Feasibility Analysis Report and draft Options Evaluation Report. • Conduct CAC meeting #6: Review Development Feasibility Analysis Report and draft Options Evaluation • Conduct public meeting #2: Review Development Feasibility Analysis Report and draft Options Evaluation 6. Final Preferred Plan and Report • Conduct TAC meeting #5/CAC meeting #7: Review Implementation Package 7. Public Review and Adoption Process • Planning Commission and City Council public hearings (2-4 meetings) III. Public Involvement Public Involvement Plan Requirements The Public Involvement Plan seeks to achieve the goals outlined in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and to include a broad cross section of the community, consistent with federal requirements for Title VI communities. Tigard Comprehensive Plan The Public Involvement Plan will implement the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Citizen Involvement Goals, which are as follows: Goal 1.1: Provide Citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. 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. Specifically, the Plan will ensure that citizens and other stakeholders can participate, communicate and receive information about the Tigard Triangle Strategic Plan. Communication Principles Early identification of key messages will contribute to initial and ongoing project communications. The project management team will refine and coordinate messaging throughout the project. • The project team will make every effort to provide timely information and answer questions from the public. • Provide information on how this project impacts or affects other projects within the City. • Interaction and engagement will improve the quality of the Tigard Triangle Strategic Redevelopment Plan. • Establish and maintain productive partnerships with individuals and organizations affected by the plan. • Some concerns will not be able to be fully addressed during this process and there will be challenges. Continued cooperation among agencies, citizens, and other jurisdictions will be required to resolve issues as the project advances. • Changes will not occur overnight. There will be ongoing opportunities for citizens to influence this process. • Maintain a record of public input and ensure that input is considered during the planning process. Key players  Project Management Team – Cheryl Caines, Judith Gray, and Tom McGuire.  Citizen Advisory Committee – The CAC will include area property owners, business owners and employers, representatives from city boards and committees such as the Planning Commission, area residents, and other interested parties. The CAC will ensure that the plan is consistent with the community’s vision for the area.  Technical Advisory Committee - The TAC will include stakeholder agencies including, but not limited to, ODOT, TriMet, Metro, the City of Tigard, Tualatin Valley Water, Clean Water Services, etc. The TAC will provide technical review, ensure coordination among agencies and other planning efforts, and ensure compliance with state and regional plans, policies, and standards.  City Council and Planning Commission will be updated regularly on project progress and milestones. Stakeholders Key stakeholders in the Triangle District Plan fall into four categories: • Property owners, residents, business owners in the project area • Property owners, businesses and residents in the area surrounding the Tigard Triangle • Tigard development community • Advocacy groups with an interest in planning, transportation, housing, environmental issues or land development • Institutional partners, such as ODOT and Metro Public Involvement/Communication Activities Deliverable/Description Task Target Audience(s) Delivery Method 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Opportunities for Participation: 1. CAC Meetings: Comprised of stakeholders in the Tigard Triangle area and citizens representing general city interests, this committee will act as an advisory body to staff on the Plan.        Property Owners  Residents  Developers  Business Owners Meetings scheduled throughout the process 2. Public Meetings: The City of Tigard will host a series of meetings to engage project stakeholders    Property Owners  Residents  Developers  Business Owners Meetings scheduled throughout the process 3. Comment Period: The opportunities for public comment will be advertised in advance; such opportunities include CAC meetings, public meetings, online comment forms, etc.        All stakeholders Online comment form Time allowed at scheduled meetings Opportunities for Communication 4. Stakeholder Interviews: The purpose of these interviews is to solicit opinions regarding the Tigard Triangle and future development.    Property Owners  Residents  Developers  Agencies Meetings scheduled during Task 1 5. Community Briefings and Outside Events: City staff will offer presentations to interested community groups and key stakeholders at their regular meetings.     Property owners  Residents  Business owners  Advocacy groups Meetings scheduled throughout the process 6. City Council/Planning Commission briefings: Tigard City Council and Planning Commission will be briefed on project progress in work sessions at key intervals. Members will also be invited to participate in events, and will receive project materials.       Residents  Businesses  Property Owners  Advocacy groups  Agency Partners  Developers Presentations at Planning Commission and City Council Opportunities for Information: 7. Website/webpage: Timely information will be posted/updated on the City of Tigard’s website. Website updates may be announced to interested stakeholders through email communications.         All stakeholders City of Tigard website 8. Information material/ display(s): Project information will be made available in multiple formats: maps, flyers, factsheets, mail distribution, posters, customer counter handouts, project displays, etc.      All stakeholders Delivery method will depend on the type of informational material/display(s) 9. Community Development Listserv: Information will be created and distributed periodically to interested parties and other subscribers through email. Frequency and content of messages will be adapted to project activities.     All Stakeholders Email Listserv 10. Neighborhood Networks/County CPOs: Provide updates to the Neighborhood Network web administrators and County CPO Coordinators for distribution.     Residents  Property owners Press Releases 11. News media outreach: The Communications Team will prepare stories about the program for The Times, Oregonian, Cityscape Newsletter, and other local media, to announce the project, extend event invitations, provide timely information, and highlight project milestones/ accomplishments.     All stakeholders Press releases and Cityscape Newsletter articles City of Tigard M E M O R A N D U M TO: Committee for Citizen Involvement FROM: Cheryl Caines, Associate Planner RE: Tigard Triangle Public Involvement Plan DATE: April 29, 2013 The development of a strategic plan for the Tigard Triangle will include public participation from many stakeholders. These include government officials, property owners, residents, businesses, developers, and citizens. These stakeholders will be involved throughout the planning process. Staff has drafted a Tigard Triangle public involvement plan for Committee for Citizen Involvement review and approval (see attached). The plan outlines the project tasks and schedule, communication principles, key players and communication activities. These activities include stakeholder interviews, Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings, public meetings, website updates, press releases, and other opportunities to inform/involve the public throughout the planning process. If this draft plan is approved, the next steps are to establish the Citizen Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, and request proposals for a public involvement consultant. This consultant will be utilized to conduct stakeholder interviews and facilitate the CAC and public meetings. I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2013 PC Packets\050613\tpc 050613 minutes.docx Page 1 of 4 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 6, 2013 CALL TO ORDER President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. ROLL CALL Present: President Anderson Commissioner Doherty Commissioner Fitzgerald Commissioner Gaschke Commissioner Muldoon Vice President Rogers Commissioner Schmidt Commissioner Shavey Absent: Commissioner Feeney Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Assistant Community Development Director; Doreen Laughlin, Executive Assistant; Judith Gray, Senior Transportation Planner; Cheryl Caines, Associate Planner; Agnes Kowacz, Associate Planner PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSIDER MINUTES April 15 Meeting Minutes: President Anderson asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the April 15 minutes; there being none, Anderson declared the minutes approved as submitted. UPDATE: SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR PLAN Senior Transportation Planner Judith Gray introduced herself. She brought to the commissioners’ attention a flyer advertising a 5/23 “Community Planning Forum” (Exhibit A) regarding the Southwest Corridor Plan soliciting input on potential projects in the Southwest Corridor, including high capacity transit (HCT). Judith gave a background of the plan up to this point and went over a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit B). She also distributed a summary of some of the I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2013 PC Packets\050613\tpc 050613 minutes.docx Page 2 of 4 comments from a recent Town Hall meeting (Exhibit C) and told them they’d need to decide if they think those comments are representative and to make sure that the commissioners and the people they talk to in the community know that they have an opportunity to share their view as well. In fact, it is very important that they do. QUESTIONS OF STAFF Both Judith Gray and Matt Bihn from Metro took questions from the commission: What questions will the Steering Committee answer in July? Among others:  What HCT mode(s) should move forward for further analysis?  Where should HCT stations be located?  What right-of-way will be needed?  What structural elements should be explored? Were there any surveys or questions asking what the community preferred? I think that’s more accurate than a few passionate people showing up with very strong opinions. A few years ago the community survey asked “Would you support light rail in Tigard?” There was no content or anything – and about 60% said “yes.” Of course, that’s always an easy thing to say before there’s a cost associated - but that was the answer. Will this be on an upcoming City of Tigard survey? Yes, at some point this will be on another survey. There was some conversation about the City of Tigard surveys traditionally get good responses, and how important it is to craft the questions so you get some good input. Who will vote in July? Members of the steering committee will vote. Where will the stations be located in Tigard? The station locations, at this point in modeling, don’t have to be very precise - it’s very general. That’s a precision we don’t really need right now for the model, but obviously, once we narrow down alternatives, that’s when it becomes critical. So that’s not something we’re going to ask the Steering Committee to decide now. That will come later. Station locations will not be settled at this point. The important thing that needs to be decided now is “how far will they go?” Should the terminus be in Tigard, or should it be Tualatin or Sherwood? Some of those major issues… the more things that are decided earlier, and the more analysis we can provide on things like stations and lane treatments, the better. I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2013 PC Packets\050613\tpc 050613 minutes.docx Page 3 of 4 Is light rail a faster way to get around? If you think about the different light rails we have now, there are two different ways to go about it. If you think specifically about the Interstate Line in North Portland versus the Green Line - The Green Line is built for speed – it goes along I-205 - but there’s not much station development. The Interstate Line [yellow] is pretty slow but, really the focus was to change the nature of Interstate Avenue and, if you drove there 10 years ago versus today, or 5 years ago versus today, you really can see a different type of development. So you need to know what your goals are when you build light rail. You obviously don’t want it to be super slow but I think that’s one of the things about the Tigard Triangle – there’s an opportunity for a certain type of development that light rail could bring – and it’s definitely not the “fastest” way to get to downtown Tigard so that’s sort of one of the trade-offs. BRIEFING – TIGARD TRIANGLE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN Associate Planner Cheryl Caines said she’d sent in their packets a draft public involvement plan for the Tigard Triangle. Currently, they are working with ODOT to choose a consultant for the Tigard Triangle Plan – the development of that plan. In addition to the actual development of the plan, there’s going to be the public involvement piece of developing the plan and staff will be doing the majority of that work. So the consultant will do all the technical work, with staff doing the majority of the public involvement piece. They will also be hiring a facilitator for the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to help us in facilitating those meetings and collecting feedback to give to our consultant to utilize for developing the plan. She went over a slide giving the public involvement schedule (Exhibit D). It outlays the schedule for the Citizen Advisory and Technical Advisory committee meetings. There will be two public meetings for general presentation of the information and feedback. Throughout this process there will be Planning Commission and City Council briefings after Tasks 2 – 6. QUESTIONS Will there be a time when you’ll want a representative from the Planning Commission? Yes, that would be on the Citizen Advisory Committee. Commissioner Fitzgerald volunteered a while back. We’re just now putting together the names of other people we want to invite so we don’t really know how many people will be on these committees. It will depend on who’s available at the time and who wants to get involved. Commissioner Fitzgerald asked, “How do you decide which developers and businesses you target? Or are you targeting specific people?” We will try to target some specific people who’ve had some involvement in the Southwest Corridor – so there’s carryover from that. We’re also interested in business owners in the Tigard Triangle – and it would be nice if they had a background in development. I know of one person like that but I don’t know if he’ll be interested at that time - but hopefully he’ll be able to serve on a committee or be a stakeholder. We really want to get a good cross section of people. Between Judith [Gray] and I, we should have enough people to come up with just by direct contact. If they’re not interested, we could ask them if they know of anyone else who might be interested.