10/22/1987 - Packet AMENDED AGENDA
CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1987, 7:00 - 9:30 P.M.
CIVIC CENTER - `.COWNHALL CONFERENCE ROOM
13125 SW HALL BLVD. , TIGARD, OR
1. CALL '10 ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: ASH COHEN DEFFERDING
JUAREZ MARR PINKERTON
3. APPROVE MINUTES
4. RECENT LAND USE ACTIONS: NEWTON
5. COUNCIL WORKSHOP EVALUATION: GROUP
6. RECOMMONDATION TO COUNCIL REGARDING COMMITTEE VACANCY: GROUP
7. VISION STATEMENT: GROUP
8. QUESTIONS FOR MARKET STUDY: GROUP*
9. EVALUATION OF CRITICAL PATH: GROUP
10. ROLE OF SUBCOMMITTEES: GROUP
11. PROPOSED CONTENTS OF PLAN: COHEN
12. OSD AND U OF 0 WORK SAMPLES: ROBERTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
* PLEASE BRING PACKET ITEM FROM EARLY SEPT. MEETING: "SELECTING THE
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING CONSUL'T'ANT " WITH SAMPLE RFP'S ATTACHED.
CITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Stuart Cohen at 7: 15 PM.
PRESENT: Don Pinkerton, Mike Marr, Stuart Cohen, and Pam Jaurez
ABSENT: Chris Defferdim3, Jolynn Ash, Jerry Couroollu (resigned)
ALSO PRESENT: Liz Newton, Duane Roberto
A motion was made to approve the minutes .
REPORT ON RECENT LAND USE ACTIONS: Newton
Groundbreaking for Tigard Market Place took place a couple of weeks ago.
Albertson' s is under, way. Moyer is proceeding. Tramel Crow in proceeding
slowly . Target has some oite work going on. Stash Tea has moved in to the
Crow Building, but are waiting until the building is remodeled before making a
public announcement,
CITIZENS BREAKFAST EVALUATION
Pam read a letter from Dennis Thompson of Main Car Wash indicating that the
breakfast presentation was interesting and positive. He supported the idea of
improving the appearance and signage of the Tigard Street Viaduct.
Everyone felt that the breakfast meeting was a success .
MARKETING CONSULTANT
Stuart asked the committee if now was the appropriate time to make a decision
on the hiring of a marketing consultant. It was agreed that the committee
will proceed as follows:
1 . Define the vision.
2. Recommend to the City Council the hiring of qualified consultant.
3 . Determine exactly what we want the consultant to du.
4. Then move on with a specific action plan.
It was the consensus that the vision for downtown should include the following
elements:
Fanno Creek Park & Park Like Atmosphere
Retail/Commercial/Residential Mix
Multitudes of People moving about an foot
Public Parking
True—lined Boulevards
Increased frontage by increasing roads
Hometown atmosphere
Ample night life
Stuart requested from staff a few examples of the finished product that we
want to aim for. Liz gave un several examples . Stuart thinks it is critical
that we know where we are going and how we will get there.
We reviewed the questions that Duane brought to the meeting concerning what we
should ask the consultant to deal with. Duane suggested that we delete some
question and add others . The consultant will help us refine our questions .
Mike Marr said that he felt we should request staff to develop a consensus
statement indicating that we feel a marketing consultant is necessary .
COUNCIL WORK SHOP
Liz said that we should go to the workshop and tell Council what we have
accomplished. It was agreed that we should discuss the vision, why we want to
hire a marketing consultant, and how we intend to involve the community. The
two large pieces of property that are available are an important reason for
proceeding with the marketingytudy now.
OREGON SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND NO
Duane said that 0SD is interested in working on the design of a gateway or,
monument that would mark the entrance to downtown. They want to do it as a
oharrettu, with the whole school spending a weekend working on a design. The
timing would be sometime during spring. Duane will bring more detailed
information to the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on October 22, 1987.
Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM.
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CITY OF TIGA RD
October 14, 1987
OREGON
Dear Mr.
The Tigard Central City Planning Task Force is in the midst of preparing a
list of specific questions and issues to be addressed in a market study of the
downtown area. The committee also is preparing selection criteria to be used
in picking a professional marketing consultant to carry out the study.
I am enclosing a tentative list of the questions and criteria being considered
by the committee.
As a downtown property owner and knowledgeable business person, we would hope
that you would take the time, if you can, to comment on these questions and
criteria and to suggest additional questions and issues that should be
addressed in an objective, practical, and realistic analysis of the economic
potential of the downtown.
I know all of this involves time you can ill afford to spare, but I hope you
will share our sense of the importance to the community of the committee's
long-term goal of a living and growing downtown with a special character and
identity, and provide whatever help and advice you can.
Sincerely,
Duane Roberts
Administrative Planner
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13125 SW Hall Blvd.,P.O.Box 23397,Tigard,Oregon 97223 (503)639-4171
Mr. Don Hanson
Tigard Cleaners
12519 SW Main
Tigard, OR 97223 Hanson_
Mr . Dori Duncan
Real Estate Manager
Albertson' s
10230 SW Hall Boulevard
Portland, OR 97223 Duncan
Mr. Hank Hummet
Senior Vice President
Payless Stores
9275 SW Peyton Lane
Wilsonville, Ok 97070 Hummet
Mr . Dean Schmitz
Tigard Electric
8720 SW Burnham Road
Tigard, OR 97223 Schmitz_
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-12386 SW Main
T-igard, OR 97223 Aylor_ r
Mr. Craig Eagleson
Eagleson Heritage
29445 NE Wilsonville Road
Newberg, OR 97132 Eagleson_
Mr. James Freeman
Seaf-irst Real Estate Group
Columbia Seaf-irst Center
701--Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104 Freeman
CITY CENTER PLAN TASK FORCE
REPORT TO COUNCIL
JULY 16, 1987
Members: Chairman, Stuart Cohen; Vice Chairman, Michael Marr;
Recording Secretary, Pam Juarez; Jolynne Ash; Jerry Coursolle;
Chris Defferding; Don Pinkerton.
FIRST QUARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
GOAL STATEMENT
The following goal statement has been adopted by the
City Center Plan Task Force:
By City of Tigard Resolution No. 86-134 , the City
Center Plan Task Force is charged with the
responsibility for a City Center Plan, comprehensive in
nature, and including consideration of economics ,
public facilities, transportation, and marketing. The
vision for pursuit is a "Downtown Business District" -
with identity , vibrancy, and progressiveness ;
compatibility with surrounding residential and business
environments; and an attractiveness to consumers of
products and services, as well as to those who provide
same. Byproducts of said vision shall be economic
vitality and community pride.
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The Downtown Plan
San Francisco is one of the world's great
cities. Public policies, including those in the
city's Master Plan, envision San Francisco as an
international leader in commerce and finance.
This Plan proposes a downtown that can evolve
in accordance with that role.
The Plan foresees a downtown known the
world over as a center of ideas, services and
trade and as a place for stimulating experi-
ences. In essence, downtown San Francisco
should encompass a compact mix of activities,
historical values, and distinctive architecture
and urban forms that engender a special
excitement reflective of a world city.
A Vision of the Central City in the Future j
"Z pray you,let us satisfy our eyes
With the memorials and the things of fame
that do renown this city."
William Shakespeare,"The Twelfth Night"
The City is the legacy we leave for the future. Each generation makes its
contribution. This Central City Plan is today's attempt to define and refine
our legacy to Portland. Our dream of how our City she uld be and could be
for the next generation is presented in this Plan. Such a plan is a
statement of confidence, optimism and belief in ourselves, that our City can
change and become a better place.
This Vision sets forth the aspirations of this planning effort. In the future,
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the Vision should be used when the Plan is amended or interpreted to
insure that the values it embodies are not lost. The vision statement is in
the present tense, as if we were speaking of the City today. While our vision
is to continue many aspects of today's City, the vision should be read as
describing the City we wish Portland to become in the next 20 years.
We Envision,
the Central City as the region's economic center,...
The Central City remains the heart of the metropolitan area economy and
the largest and most vital employment center in the region. A wide
diversity of activities flourish and provide employment opportunities. Here
is found a regional center for administration, finance, professional services
and government activities. The area houses a strong retail center that
offers the most diverse range of goods and services in the State.
Industrial uses have a strong presence in the Central City. Oregon's
largest.concentration of incubator industries is found here. They are
supported by a centralized warehousing and distribution base and
manufacturing activities benefiting from a centralized location. The
Willamette remains a working river, linking Portland with river traffic
from the Willamette and Columbia basins.
A major center of culture and education, the Central City provides training
needed by its citizens for success and personal enrichment. The Central
City houses one-of-a-kind cultural, entertainment and ceremonial facilities
and hosts many exciting celebrations and events. Here we are, only a short
walk from work, classes, dining, music, theater and home. This closeness
reinforces the tie between the Central City's economy and a large
residential community. People live here because they enjoy being in the
midst of the glitter and the excitement of Oregon's urban center.
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and its transportation huh,...
A diverse transportation system serves and supports Central City growth,
but does not dominate the environment of the area. A regional light rail
system extends radially to link surrounding neighborhoods and
communities together with and through the Central City. Driving to and
within the area is pleasant, and parking is available for those needing to
travel by car. Vintage trolley lines and water taxis link cultural, historical,
educational and recreational attractions together with retail areas within
and outside the core. Walking and bicycling are pleasurable means of
travel on attractive, convenient and safe routes which unite the Central City
with adjacent neighborhoods. Residential communities within and near
the Central City are protected from the noise and congestion of through
traffic.
with an exhilarating environment,...
The Central City is a vital, exciting and active place which operates 24
hours a day. Its retail area sidewalks are lined with shops and full of
people. Office buildings and residential towers glitter amongst parks,
plazas and streets lined with stately trees. Light rail lines and electric
trolley buses quietly glide down its streets transporting workers, shoppers
and visitors. Walks, gateways and parks are rich with public art.
The air is fresh and the Willamette River is clean, inviting and accessible
from both banks. New buildings focus on the Willamette by stepping their
height down to it, preserving and enhancing views to and from the water,
and providing access opportunities to the riverbank and to the water's
surface. Along both sides of the Willamette are public attractions offering
cultural, educational and social opportunities to enjoy the river. A water
taxi system connects new and existing waterfront activities.
The Greenway Trail runs along the banks of the Willamette and links the
Central City with a larger system of walks that lead to surrounding
districts and neighborhoods. These walkways link a network of
interconnected parks and open spaces which provide settings for wildlife
and human activity. Trees line walks and major transportation corridors,
providing shade and habitat and reinforcing a Central City network of
green spaces. Open spaces offering an opportunity for rest and quiet are
found throughout the Central City. Streets, sidewalks, trails, plazas and
parks are free of litter, well-maintained and richly planted. The natural
setting of the Central City is accentuated with buildings, open spaces and
streets which blend with the Tualatin Hills, the Cascades, and river vistas
to create a dramatic backdrop for an attractive and memorable place.
Throughout the Central City, buildings use natural materials and
maintain a human scale. Structures and places of historical or
architectural significance are surrounded by compatible development. The
City's skyline has grown. Following major transit corridors, a procession
of distinctive towers have added to Portland's architectural heritage.
Engaging architecture abounds in lower intensity areas where designers-
have carefully reinforced the special identity and character of the Central
City's many distinct districts.
that's a good place to live,—
A wide choice of housing types and prices are available for a diversity of
urban lifestyles and incomes. Residential development is clustered in
neighborhoods where the needs of the residents for support goods and
services, including social services, can be met. Opportunities for
socializing, recreation, quiet and solitude are all close at hand, as are
facilities and events which enrich the mind and spirit.
a city that cares,...
Social and health services are available and provide dignified care to
dependent populations. The community offers training and support for I
those able to become more independent.
where we work together.
The public and private sectors work together pursuing the continued
strengthening and growth of Portland's economy, diverse employment
base, cultural, and educational activities. City government is open and i!
accessible. It provides leadership in promoting and implementing public
policy. Government is willing and able to respond quickly, creatively, and
efficiently to provide innovative ways of meeting the challenges facing the =
community. The private sector participates in the success of government by -
actively helping in decision-making, and adding its talent to help solve -
community problems.
Regulations, laws, and policies are interpreted and enforced equitably and
justly. The Central City is a place which feels safe and is safe for all its
citizens. Cultural and ethnic diversity is encouraged and personal freedom
is cherished and protected. Business supports the cultural and educational
life of the City. Government encourages business, civic and neighborhood
organizations to participate in decision-making and in helping it honestly
evaluate its successes and failures.
Above aH, we envision a livable city!
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September 25, 1987
Pam Juarez
City Center Planning Task Force
12260 S. W. Main St.
Tigard, Oregon, 97223
Dear Pam,
Thank you for the very interesting presentation on the activities
of your group. What a positive direction in community development
for Tigard!
I thought the P.S.U. study results and design ideas were
extremely interesting. Particularly the idea of improving the
identification of the downtown area by upgrading the appearance
and signage of the Tigard Street viaduct.
Improved identification of the downtown area is in my opinion
fundamental to any economic development. I would very much like
to see the creativity of this idea applied to either end of
Main Street.
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Dennis Thompson
12475 S.W. MAIN • TIGARD, OREGON 97223 0 (503)620-2184