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MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012; 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7.00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:01 p.m.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:03 p•m•
5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2012-00002
- TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT WEST BULL
MOUNTAIN CONCEPT PLAN RECOMMENDED LAND USES AND ASSOCIATED
POLICIES—
REQUEST: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Map to include map designations for the
River Terrace Community Plan area based on recommended land uses found in Washington County's West
Bull Mt. Concept Plan;to amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14: Urbanization goals,
policies, and recommended action measures. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed
on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_amendments. LOCATION: River Terrace
Community Plan Area
6. WORKSHOP: CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING 8:05 p.m.
7. OTHER BUSINESS —9:°5 P.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT—9:10p.m.
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MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012; 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard—Town Hall
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:01 p.m.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:03 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING 7:05 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2012-00002
-TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT WEST BULL
MOUNTAIN CONCEPT PLAN RECOMMENDED LAND USES AND ASSOCIATED
POLICIES—
REQUEST: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Map to include map designations for the
River Terrace Community Plan area based on recommended land uses found in Washington County's West
Bull Mt. Concept Plan;to amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14: Urbanization goals,
policies, and recommended action measures. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed
on the City's website at http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_amendments. LOCATION: River Terrace
Community Plan Area
6. WORKSHOP: CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING 8:05 p.m.
7. OTHER BUSINESS —9:05 p.m.
S. ADJOURNMENT—alop.m.
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Meeting Minutes
November 19,2012
CALL TO ORDER
Acting President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. The meeting was held in the
Tigard Civic Center,Town Flail, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
ROLL CALL
Present: Acting President Anderson
Acting Vice President Rogers
Commissioner Doherty
Commissioner Fitzgerald
Commissioner Muldoon
Commissioner Shavey
Absent: Commissioner Ryan; Commissioner Schmidt;Alt. Commissioner
Armstrong;Alt. Commissioner Miller;
Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Interim Community Development Director; Doreen
Laughlin, Executive Assistant; Darren Wyss, Senior Planner
Also Present: N/A
COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSIDER MINUTES
November 5 Meeting Minutes: Acting President Anderson asked if there were any additions,
deletions, or corrections to the November 5 minutes; there being none, Anderson declared the
minutes approved as submitted.
ACTION ITEM—RIVER TERRACE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ADOPTION PLAN
Senior Planner Darren Wyss said he was here seeking approval of the River Terrace Community
Plan Public Involvement Plan. He noted this was brought before the Planning Commission for
review by Associate Planner,Marissa Daniels, on October 15. He reminded the Commissioners
that Daniels had told them this would come back before the Commission for adoption after it had
been vetted a bit, and after the River Terrace Community Plan kick-off meeting had taken place.
That meeting took place at the end of October. They'd heard nothing from the meeting that would
cause them to change their approach, so the plan is back before the Commission for adoption; the
same as it was when they'd reviewed it on October 15.
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Wyss said the plan provides the outline for project phases and the general timeframes for
community meetings. The Technical Advisory Committee had met once and will meet three more
times. The Stakeholders Working Group (SWG) comprised of property owners & stakeholders will
reconvene and more people will be added;that group will meet four times.A Planning
Commissioner and a City Councilor will be invited to join the SWG. There will be four more
community meetings during the course of the project.
The plan includes communication principles, key players, stakeholders, and a matrix of activities. If
the plan is approved, staff will have a solid base to do the public involvement activities and provide
the community a document to refer to when wanting information on what opportunities are out
there for them to get involved in the planning process. Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission, acting as the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI),make a motion and then
vote to adopt the Public Involvement Plan as presented.
After a short question and answer period, a motion was made:
MOTION
The following motion was made by Commissioner Doherty:
"I move that we accept the River Terrace Community Plan as presented tonight by
Senior Planner Wyss." Commissioner Muldoon added the following amendment to the
motion: "to include, as discussed, the modification to part 8 for availability of
information." Commissioner Muldoon also seconded the motion.
The motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
BRIEFING—RIVER TERRACE COMMUNITY PLAN
Sr. Planner Darren Wyss distributed copies of the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan Report. A
link to the plan is available on-line at www.tigard-or.gov/riverterrace. Wyss said his intent for
tonight's meeting was to discuss the River Terrace community planning process. He will talk
about what's in the Concept Plan, and will talk about the public hearing that's scheduled for
December 3rd to adopt the recommended land uses from the Concept Plan.
Wyss explained that the West Bull Mountain concept plan was created over the course of three
years by Washington County with the help of a stakeholder working group (SWG) and a
technical advisory committee (TAC). The two groups came up with project goals and principles
that guided the development of the land use, transportation, and parks framework maps. These
maps represented the vision stakeholders agreed upon for the future development of the area.
The concept plan set out to provide a variety of residential densities and housing types; disperse
densities throughout the community; provide appropriate amounts of commercial uses, parks,
trails and open space; and outline a multi-modal network of connected streets and walkable
blocks.
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An important thing to note about the concept plan is that the SWG and the TAC both voted to
forward the plan to the Washington County Planning Commission and Board of
Commissioners for consideration and adoption.
In November 2010, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Board adopt the
concept plan. In December 2010, the Board adopted the concept plan by Resolution and Order.
The idea was to take this vision and move it into a community plan. Since the conclusion of the
concept plan, the city has annexed a portion of the area (Area 64 in fall 2011). In spring of 2012,
the city agreed via an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Washington County to refine its
West Bull Mt. Concept Plan into the River Terrace Community Plan.
The community plan will put into place a means to implement the vision of the concept plan
through zoning, development code regulations and other measures that will make urban
development possible. The process will also include updates to utility, parks and transportation
master plans,including the financial strategies necessary to fund and maintain required
infrastructure improvements.
Petitions have been filed by property owners to annex the remainder of the area within the
urban growth boundary (Areas 63 and Roy Rogers West). The city will complete the River
Terrace Community Plan for all of these areas. City staff has developed a work program to
guide the project through completion. This will include a lot of technical work to ensure the
community plan meets the state and regional planning requirements, as well as a public
involvement plan to engage stakeholders in any necessary refinements to the concept plan as the
process moves forward. Staff anticipates completion of the River Terrace Community Plan in
summer 2014.
Wyss went on to walk the commissioners through the plan. He spoke about the tasks in
progress and assured the Planning Commission they would be kept up to speed.
The first recommendation the Planning Commission will be asked to make is to adopt the
concept plan recommended land uses into the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. This action will set
expectations for the community planning process, as well as allowing the city to access a portion
of the CET funds from Metro that were given to the city through the IGA with Washington
County. A number of policies will also be recommended for adoption to guide regulation of the
River Terrace area during and after completion of the community planning process. These
recommended land uses will be further analyzed as part of the community planning process and,
if refinements are needed, recommendations will be brought back to the Planning Commission
and City Council for adoption at the end of the process.
A public hearing has been scheduled with the Planning Commission on December 3, 2012 and with
City Council on December 11, 2012.
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was a reminder from Planning Commission Secretary Doreen Laughlin that a going away
celebration for former Planning Commission President Dave Walsh is set for the last meeting of
the year—December 17th; details to come later.
ADJOURNMENT
Acting President Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Doreen Laughlin,Planning Commission Secretary
ATTEST: Acting President Tom Anderson
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TIGARD Memorandum
To: City of Tigard Planning Commission
From: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner
Re: CPA2012-00002 Public Hearing
Date: November 26, 2012
On Monday, December 3, 2012, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tigard
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2012-00002 and make its recommendation to City Council.
The proposal will:
1. amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Map to include map designations for the
River Terrace Community Plan area based on recommended land uses found in
Washington County's West Bull Mt. Concept Plan; and
2. amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14: Urbanization goals, policies, and
recommended action measures.
This action will set expectations for the River Terrace Community Planning process, as well
as allow the city to access a portion of the CET funds from Metro that were given to the city
through the IGA with Washington County. The policies will guide regulation of the River
Terrace area during and after completion of the community planning process. These
recommended land uses will be further analyzed as part of the community planning process
and if there are needed refinements, recommendations will be brought back to planning
commission and city council for adoption at the end of the process.
The staff report and findings, as well as the associated amendments to the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan Map and Goal 14 are attached. As always, if you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at darren@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442.
Agenda Item:
Hearing Date: December 3,2012 Time: 7:00 PM
STAFF REPORT TO THE
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SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: ADOPT WEST BULL MT. CONCEPT PLAN RECOMMENDED
LAND USES AND ASSOCIATED POLICIES
FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment(CPA) CPA2012-00002
PROPOSAL: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Map to include map
designations for the River Terrace Community Plan area based on
recommended land uses found in Washington County's West Bull Mt.
Concept Plan; to amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14:
Urbanization goals,policies,and recommended action measures.
APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
LOCATION: Rivet Terrace Community Plan Area
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390;
Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12, 13, and 14; Metro
Functional Plan Tide 11; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13,and 14.
SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission finds this request to meet the necessary approval
criteria and RECOMMENDS the Tigard City Council amends the Tigard Comprehensive Plan text
and map as determined through the public hearing process.
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project History
The city has agreed via an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Washington County to refine
its West Bull Mt. Concept Plan into the River Terrace Community Plan. The community plan will
put into place a means to implement the vision of the concept plan through zoning, development
code regulations and other measures that will make urban development possible. The process will
also include updates to utility, parks and transportation master plans, including the financial
strategies necessary to fund and maintain required infrastructure improvements.
The concept plan was created over the course of three years with the help of a stakeholder working
group (SWG) and a technical advisory committee (TAC). Project goals and principles guided the
development of the land use, transportation and parks framework maps. These maps represented
the vision stakeholders agreed upon for the future development of the area. They provide a variety
of residential densities and housing types; disperse densities throughout the community; provide
appropriate amounts of commercial uses, parks, trails and open space; and outline a multi-modal
network of connected streets and walkable blocks. The SWG and TAC both voted to forward the
concept plan to the Washington County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners for
consideration and adoption. In November 2010, the Planning Commission voted to recommend
the Board adopt the concept plan. In December 2010, the Board adopted the concept plan by
Resolution and Order.
Since the conclusion of the concept plan, the city has annexed a portion of the area (Area 64) and
petitions have been filed by property owners to annex the remainder of the area within the urban
growth boundary (Areas 63 and Roy Rogers West). The city will complete the River Terrace
Community Plan for all of these areas.
City staff has developed a work program to guide the project through completion. This will include
a lot of technical work to ensure the community plan meets the state and regional planning
requirements, as well as a public involvement plan to engage stakeholders in any necessary
refinements to the concept plan as the process moves forward. Staff anticipates completion of the
River Terrace Community Plan in summer 2014.
The first recommendation is to adopt the concept plan recommended land uses (Exhibit A) into
the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. This action will set expectations for the community planning
process, as well as allowing the city to access a portion of the CET funds from Metro that were
given to the city through the IGA with Washington County. A number of policies will also be
recommended for adoption to guide regulation of the River Terrace area during and after
completion of the community planning process (Exhibit A). These recommended land uses will be
further analyzed as part of the community planning process and if there are needed refinements,
recommendations will be brought back to planning commission and city council for adoption at the
end of the process.
Proposal Description
The primary intent of the amendment is to ensure the City's Comprehensive Plan remains a
viable tool for decision-makers. By adopting the amendment, the City will set expectations for
the River Terrace Community Plan process and start the transformation from vision to zoning
and regulations for the area.
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SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT
Applicable criteria, Commission findings and conclusions
• Tigard Community Development Code
o Chapter 18.380
o Chapter 18.390
• Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies
o Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement
o Chapter 2: Land Use Planning
o Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas
o Chapter 6: Environmental Quality
o Chapter 7: Hazards
o Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation,Trails, and Open Space
o Chapter 9: Economic Development
o Chapter 10: Housing
o Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services
o Chapter 12: Transportation
o Chapter 13: Energy Conservation
o Chapter 14: Urbanization
• Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 11
• Statewide Planning Goals
o Goals 1,2, 5,6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13,and 14.
City Department and outside agency comments
SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND COMMISSION FINDINGS
CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18)
Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments
Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map
A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be
undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G
Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan establishes policies to be applied
generally throughout the River Terrace Community Plan Area; and therefore, the application is
being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section
18.390.060G.
Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures
Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision-Making Procedures
B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative
matters involve the creation, revision, or large-scale implementation ofublic policy.
Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions
made by the City Council.
Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan establishes policies to be applied
generally throughout the City of Tigard. Therefore was reviewed under the Type IV procedure as
detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendment was initially
considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision.
Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision-making considerations. The recommendation by the
Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the
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following factors:
1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised
Statutes Chapter 197;
2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable;
3. Any applicable Metro regulations;
4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and
5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances.
Findings: The Commission reviewed applicable Statewide Planning Goals, Metro Urban Growth
Management Functional Plan, the Tigard Community Development Code, and the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan. As indicated pursuant to the Commission's findings and conclusions found
within this staff report the amendment is consistent with this criterion.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed
amendment satisfies the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development
Code.
CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES:
General Findings
Finding: The City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Tigard City Council in 1983, and
acknowledged as being in conformance with the Statewide Planning Goals by the Land
Conservation and Development Department (LCDC) on October 11, 1984. LCDC re-
acknowledged the plan's compliance with the statewide planning goals through the Periodic Review
process.
Finding: The Commission finds that the following Comprehensive Plan goals and policies apply
to the amendment and the amendment satisfies the applicable goals and policies for the reasons
stated below. During the course of public hearings, the Community Development Department and
the Planning Commission provided all interested parties opportunities to identify, either orally or in
writing, any other Comprehensive Plan goals or policies that might apply to the amendment. No
additional provisions were identified.
Chapter 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 City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase
of the land use planning process.
Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter
18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available
seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community
Development Code.
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As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of the Planning
Commission and City Council public hearings was sent to the interested party list, River Terrace
property owners and property owners within 500 ft. of River Terrace and published in the
November 15, 2012 issue of The Times. 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 proposed amendment could be viewed.
Policy 3. The City shall establish special citizen advisory boards and committees to provide
input to the City Council,Planning Commission, and City staff.
Findings: The West Bull Mt. Concept Planning recommendations were endorsed by both the
project's steering committee and technical advisory committee. These groups included community
stakeholders,property owners and jurisdictional partners.
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.
Findings: As outlined above, the community was given notice and opportunity to get information
and get testify.
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.
Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was
available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This
included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the
website.
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.
Findings: Information was distributed throughout the process via the City's website and direct
mailings to property owners in the River Terrace area and all property owners within 500 ft. of the
area.
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.
Findings: The West Bull Mt. Concept Planning recommendations were endorsed by both the
project's steering committee and technical advisory committee. These groups included community
stakeholders,property owners and jurisdictional partners.
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Chapter 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.
Findings: The amendment refines the general policy direction related to Tigard Comprehensive
Plan Goal 14: Urbanization for completion of the community plan and subsequent development
of the River Terrace Area.The policy statements are clear and serve the interests of the citizens.
The city coordinated the development of the proposed polices with the Oregon Department of
Transportation, the Department of Land Conservation and Development, and Metro to ensure
compliance with state and regional requirements.
Policy 2: The City's land use regulations, related plans, and implementing actions shall be
consistent with and implement its Comprehensive Plan.
Findings: The amendment refines the general policy direction related to Tigard Comprehensive
Plan Goal 14: Urbanization for completion of the community plan and subsequent development
of the River Terrace Area. It also applies comprehensive plan designations to the River Terrace
Area that are based on the West Bull Mt. Concept Plan recommended land uses. Both will be
used to guide the application of Tigard zoning and regulations to the area that will be consistent
with the 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.
Findings: The City sent out 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: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report.
Additionally, Metro,the Oregon Department of Transportation,and the Department of Land
Conservation and Development staff provided input throughout the development of the
proposed amendment.
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.
Findings: The proposed amendment will update the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map and
policies to prepare for the future development of the River Terrace Area. The area has been
brought into the urban growth boundary and a concept plan completed. The concept plan was a
collaboration of many stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and local jurisdictions. The amendment
will set the stage for the transformation of the concept plan into a community plan where the
application of zoning and regulations will take place. The community plan will provide reliable
information to make findings against applicable laws and requirements. Findings of conformance
to applicable state and regional requirements for this amendment can be found in Section V of
this Staff Report.
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Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas
Goal 5.1 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.
Findings: As discussed in the findings made for Statewide Planning Goal 5, the amendment does
not alter the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventories or land use programs. No changes will occur
to current Natural Resource protections as the result of adopting the proposed amendment. The
amendment does not conflict with goals and policies of this chapter of the Tigard Comprehensive
Plan.
Chapter 6: Environmental Quality
Goal 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
walking,biking, and /or public transit.
Findings: The proposed amendment designates comprehensive plan land uses based on the
recommended land uses found in the concept plan. The concept plan was completed using a
principle of transportation choices and connectivity. The concept plan provided for a broad
range of connected infrastructure that allowed convenient access for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers,
and transit riders. It also recommended a neighborhood commercial area that is accessible by bike
or foot from the neighborhoods adjacent to and within the planning area. Giving residents a
variety of choices will promote the reduction of vehicle miles traveled. No transportation
amendments are proposed at this time, but will be addressed during the community planning
process.
Chapter 7: Hazards
Goal 7.2 Protect people and property from flood,landslide, earthquake,wildfire, and severe
weather hazards.
Findings: The adoption of the proposed amendment has no impact on City policies or programs
related to hazards. The community plan will address hazards through the application of zoning
and code regulations.
Chapter 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.
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Goal 8.2 Create a citywide network of interconnected on- and off-road pedestrian and
bicycle trails.
Findings: The adoption of the proposed amendment has no impact on City policies or programs
related to parks, recreation, trails, and open space. The comprehensive plan map will have open
space designations added with the amendment, but the city has no zoning to identify properties
for these uses. Recommended locations will be finalized through the community planning
process and address needed parks, trails,and open space. The Tigard Parks System Master Plan
will be updated as part of the process and guide future city facilities.
Chapter 9: Economic Development
Goal 9.3 Make Tigard a prosperous and desirable place to live and do business.
Findings: The proposed amendment designates five acres of the River Terrace area as
neighborhood commercial on the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map. The concept plan intended
this commercial area to serve as a retail, mixed-use gathering place for the neighborhoods in close
proximity. The overall vision of the concept plan is to create a network of multi-modal
transportation improvement to promote walking and biking through the neighborhoods to access
the commercial area. The concept plan stakeholders recommended this approach as opposed to
auto-oriented commercial development to make the area more desirable and livable.
Chapter 10: Housing
Goal 10.1 Provide opportunities for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse housing
needs of current and future City residents.
Findings: The proposed amendment designates the majority of land within the River Terrace area
as residential on the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map, divided into low, medium, and high
density. The range of comprehensive plan designations will allow for a variety of housing types
on different sized lots to meet the housing needs of future residents in the area. This diversity will
also allow the city to comply with Metro Title 11 requirement of 10 units/net developable acre.
Tigard zoning and regulations will be applied to the area during the community planning process
based on the proposed comprehensive plan designations.
Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services
Goal 11.1 Develop and maintain a stormwater system that protects development,water
resources, and wildlife habitat.
Findings: The adoption of the proposed amendment has no impact on City policies or programs
related to stormwater. However, the concept plan process outlined the necessary infrastructure
needed to accommodate the recommended land uses. The community plan will analyze the
findings of the concept plan and update stormwater needs and cost estimates as necessary. The
Tigard Public Facility Plan will then be updated accordingly.
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Goal 11.2 Secure a reliable,high quality,water supply to meet the existing and future needs
of the community.
Findings: The adoption of the proposed amendment has no impact on City policies or programs
related to its water distribution. However, the concept plan process outlined the necessary
infrastructure needed to accommodate the recommended land uses. The Tigard Water Master
Plan also accounted for the recommended land uses in the River Terrace area when calculating
future need. The community plan will analyze the findings of the concept plan and update water
infrastructure needs and cost estimates as necessary. The Tigard Public Facility Plan will then be
updated accordingly.
Goal 11.3 Develop and maintain a wastewater collection system that meets the existing and
future needs of the community.
Findings: The adoption of the proposed amendment has no impact on City policies or programs
related to wastewater collection. However, the concept plan process outlined the necessary
infrastructure needed to accommodate the recommended land uses. Clean Water Services is
currently updating its regional collection model and these results will be incorporated into the
community planning process. The community plan will analyze the findings of the concept plan
and update water infrastructure needs and cost estimates as necessary. The Tigard Public Facility
Plan will then be updated accordingly.
Chapter 12: Transportation
Goal 12.1 Develop mutually supportive land use and transportation plans to enhance the
livability of the community.
Goal 12.2 Develop and maintain a transportation system for the efficient movement of
people and goods.
Goal 12.3 Provide and accessible, multi-modal transportation system that meets the
mobility needs of the community.
Findings: The proposed amendment is consistent with these goals. The comprehensive land use
designations were developed through the concept planning process, which took into account the
transportation impacts of the recommended land uses.Although no transportation improvements
are proposed to be adopted at this time, the community planning process will analyze and refine
the transportation proposals to support the zoning applied in the process. The concept plan was
also completed using a principle of transportation choices and connectivity. The concept plan
provided for a broad range of connected infrastructure that allowed convenient access for
pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit riders. The community planning process will incorporate
findings and infrastructure needs into the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan and address
the State's Transportation Planning Rule as required. The Tigard Public Facility Plan will then be
updated accordingly.
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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.
Findings: The proposed amendment designates comprehensive plan land uses based on the
recommended land uses found in the concept plan. The concept plan was completed using a
principle of transportation choices and connectivity. The concept plan provided for a broad
range of connected infrastructure that allowed convenient access for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers,
and transit riders. It also recommended a neighborhood commercial area that is accessible by bike
or foot from the neighborhoods adjacent to and within the planning area. Giving residents a
variety of choices will promote the reduction of vehicle miles traveled. No transportation
amendments are proposed at this time, but will be addressed during the community planning
process.
Chapter 14: Urbanization
Goal 14.1 Provide and/or coordinate the full range of urban level services to lands and
citizens within the Tigard City Limits.
Findings: The proposed amendment adopts the recommended land uses from the concept plan
into the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map. This is the first step of the process to plan for the
provision of urban level services to the River Terrace area, which will be served by the city of
Tigard. This amendment does not address the full range of services needed for the area, this will
take place during the community planning process. The result will be an updated public facility
plan and an infrastructure financing strategy for the future development of the area.
Goal 14.2 Promote Tigard citizens' interests in urban growth boundary expansion and other
regional and state growth management decisions.
Findings: The proposed amendment is consistent with this policy as this is the first step in
completing the River Terrace Community Plan for areas brought within the urban growth
boundary.The city will be the service provider for the area and completing the community plan is
in Tigard citizens' interest.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed
amendment satisfies the applicable goals and policies contained in the City of Tigard
Comprehensive Plan.
METRO URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL PLAN TITLE 11
Findings: 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
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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.
The proposed amendment will update the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map and policies to
prepare for the future development of the River Terrace Area. The area has been brought into
the urban growth boundary (Areas 63 and 64 in 2002; Roy Rogers West in 2011) and a concept
plan completed. The concept plan was a collaboration of many stakeholders, regulatory agencies,
and local jurisdictions. The amendment will set the stage for the transformation of the concept
plan into a community plan where the application of zoning and regulations will take place. The
community plan will provide reliable information to make findings against all requirements of
Title 11.
The concept plan made findings against Title 11 (those in place in 2007) and found the work to
be in compliance related to requirements for a concept plan. This included the requirement of
average residential densities of at least 10 units per net residential acre. The concept plan averaged
10.7 units per net residential acre in Areas 63 and 64 (216 acres and 2,311units). The 2011 urban
growth boundary expansion included in this proposed amendment (Roy Rogers West) is subject
to updated Title 11 rules. The new rules require a zoned capacity for a number and type of
housing unit for new areas added to the UGB. Roy Rogers West required zoned capacity for a
minimum of 479 dwelling units dispersed in the area or adjoining Areas 63 and 64. The proposed
land uses will achieve the target through application of various city zoning districts that meet the
criteria for low and medium density residential designations (1 to 12 units/acre). The flexibility
afforded the city during the community planning process will ensure compliance with Title 11.
The proposed amendment also meets the requirements for sufficient commercial services,
inventory of and protection plan for natural resources, and a conceptual school plan. Each of the
three is shown with a Tigard Comprehensive Plan map designation. The commercial area will
provide basic services for the area. The open spaces coincide with Clean Water Services setback
requirements and the school district owns the property designated as public institution and
anticipates the development of a school once enough homes have been built to support it.
The proposed amendment also sets policy direction consistent with Title 11 for interim
protection of areas added to the UGB. The city will not allow urban level development of the
area until the community plan is complete and compliance with all regional and state
requirements are confirmed.
The proposed amendment is a first step to set expectations for the community planning process.
The concept plan found compliance with Title 11 requirements and the community plan will be
required to do the same. The city worked with Metro,the Oregon Department of Transportation
and Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development staffs to ensure their concerns
were addressed for the proposed amendments. They were provided the opportunity to review
and comment on all work leading up to the document proposed for adoption.
The proposed amendment (CPA2012-00002) adopts the West Bull Mt. Concept Plan
recommended land uses into the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map and adds policies to prepare
for the future development of the River Terrace Area. The area has been brought into the urban
growth boundary and a concept plan completed. It will set the stage for the transformation of the
concept plan into a community plan where the application of zoning and regulations will take
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place. The community plan will provide reliable information to make final findings against
applicable laws and requirements.The proposed amendment is consistent Title 11.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed
amendment is consistent with the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 11.
THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER
OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197
Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive
Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents.
Findings: This goal was met as the proposal has complied with all notification requirements
pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report
was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the
Tigard Community Development Code.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of the Planning
Commission and City Council public hearings was sent to the interested parties list, property
owners in the area and within 500 ft. and published in the November 15, 2012 issue of The 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 text changes could be viewed.
Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The
Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide
planning goals.
Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being undertaken to update the
City's acknowledged Comprehensive Plan in a manner consistent with current conditions and
citizen values. The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type
IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or
regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances,
be addressed as part of the decision-making process. All noticing requirements have been met.
All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the
requirements of Goal 2 have been met.
Statewide Planning Goal —Natural Resources
This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic
areas and sites.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title
13: Nature in Neighborhoods program, which implements Goal 5. The amendment does not
alter the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventories or land use programs. No changes will occur to
current natural resource protections. As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive
Plan is in compliance with Goal 5 process requirements.
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Statewide Planning Goal 6:Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality
To maintain and improve the quality of the air,water, and land resources of the state.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood
Management program, which implements Goal 6. The amendment does not alter the City's
acknowledged land use programs regarding water quality and flood management protections. As
a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 6.
Statewide Planning Goal 7—Areas Subject to Natural Hazards
To protect people and property from natural hazards.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood
Management program, which implements Goal 7. The amendment does not alter the City's
acknowledged land use programs regarding water quality and flood management protections. The
City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency. The amendment does not alter the City's participation.
As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 7.
Statewide Planning Goal 8—Recreational Needs
This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and
visitors and,where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities
including destination resorts.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 8. The amendment
does not alter the City's acknowledged Goal 8 policies or land use programs. As a result, the
amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 8.
Statewide Planning Goal 9:Economic Development
To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic
activities vital to the health,welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 4: Industrial and
Other Employment Areas through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan. The amendment does
not alter the City's acknowledged Goal 9 policies or land use programs. As a result, the
amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 9.
Statewide Planning Goal 10:Housing
To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule
(OAR 660-007/Division 7), and Metro's Title 1: Housing Capacity, and Title 7: Housing Choice.
The City is currently under periodic review and performing a Goal 10 analysis,which includes the
River Terrace area. The adoption of the amendment does not alter the City's compliance with
Goal 10 as the addition of the recommended land uses in the River Terrace area is consistent
with state and regional housing requirements. The amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is in
compliance with Goal 10.
Statewide Planning Goal 11:Public Facilities and Services
To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and
services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development.
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Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 through its acknowledged
Comprehensive Plan. This includes an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by Oregon
Revised Statute 197.712 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660-011. The amendment does not
alter the City's acknowledged Goal 11 policies or plans. However, as part of the River Terrace
Community Plan process, the Public Facility Plan will be updated to account for the
recommended land uses and future development of the area, including a financing strategy. As a
result,the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 11.
Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation
To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation
Plan through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan as required
by Oregon Administrative Rule 660-012 (Transportation Planning Rule). The amendment adopts
the recommended land uses from the West Bull Mt. Concept Plan into the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan map. The amendment also includes a policy to not allow development of
the area until a full TPR analysis is complete. The River Terrace Community Plan process will
make findings against the TPR based on the land uses proposed. As a result, the amendment to
the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 12.
Statewide Planning Goal 13:Energy Conservation
Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize
the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13 through its acknowledged
Comprehensive Plan. The amendment does not alter the City's compliance with Goal 13. As a
result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 13.
Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization
To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to
accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries,
to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities.
Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for
New Urban Areas through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan and land use regulations. The
City also has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as
required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197.
The proposed amendment will update the Tigard Comprehensive Plan map and policies to
prepare for the future development of the River Terrace Area. The area has been brought into
the urban growth boundary (Areas 63 and 64 in 2002; Roy Rogers West in 2011) and a concept
plan completed. The concept plan was a collaboration of many stakeholders, regulatory agencies,
and local jurisdictions. The amendment will set the stage for the transformation of the concept
plan into a community plan where the application of zoning and regulations will take place. The
community plan will provide reliable information to make findings against all requirements of
Title 11.
The proposed amendment is a first step to set expectations for the community planning process.
The concept plan found compliance with Title 11 requirements and the community plan will be
required to do the same. The city worked with Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation
and Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development staffs to ensure their concerns
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were addressed for the proposed amendments. They were provided the opportunity to review
and comment on all work leading up to the document proposed for adoption.
The adoption of the proposed amendment (CPA2012-00002) does not alter the City's
compliance with Goal 14. The amendment is consistent with this goal.
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed
amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals.
SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS
The City of Tigard's Community Development Department,Administrative Department,
Finance Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department have had an
opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections.
CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment
does not interfere with the best interests of the City.
SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not
respond:
City of King City
City of Tualatin
Clean Water Services
Metro Land Use and Planning
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1
Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A
Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Tualatin Valley Water District
The following agencies/jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and sent in
comments that are found as Attachments 1 and 2:
City of Beaverton
Washington County,Department of Land Use and Transportation
Findings: Washington County was supportive of the proposed amendment and recommended
also adopting other elements of the West Bull Mt. Concept Plan, such as parks, trails and street
classifications. The city is proposing this amendment as a first step in completing the required
community plan for the area. The aforementioned elements will be reviewed and refined as
necessary during the process and incorporated into the respective city master plans. The
proposed amendment is in compliance with state and regional requirements. Updated master
plans will be adopted during the community planning process and will ensure continued
compliance with state and regional requirements. Staff recommends no changes to the proposed
amendment based on the Washington County comments.
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The city of Beaverton recommended adding policies that addressed the importance of
coordination among the two cities and other agency partners and developing cooperative
agreements for phasing of improvements along the boundary of River Terrace and South Cooper
Mountain community plan areas. The city of Tigard acknowledges the importance of
coordination during the planning process and has been in frequent discussions with agency
partners. It is important and inherent in any large planning process. Tigard has convened the
concept plan technical advisory committee to ensure information is being shared throughout the
planning process. Tigard has also met with Beaverton staff a number of times and will continue
to do so throughout the process.
The city of Tigard has acknowledged the importance of coordination by several adopted policies
currently in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Some examples include Policy 2.1.3, Policy 5.1.4,
Policy 6.2.2,Policy 7.1.3,Policy 11.1.2, Policy 11.3.2,Policy 12.5.1 and Policy 12.5.3.
Tigard is in full support of coordination of planning efforts. The city's River Terrace Community
Plan work program has included the importance of coordination, as has the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends no changes to the proposed amendment based on the
Washington County comments.
CONCLUSION: Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, the Commission finds
the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best
interests of the City.
SECTION VIII. 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, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Tigard City Council as determined through the public
hearing process.
ATTACHMENT:
ATTACHMENT 1: CITY OF BEAVERTON COMMENTS
ATTACHMENT 2: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMENTS
EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN.
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November 26,2012
PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss DATE
Senior Planner
November 26, 2012
APPROVED`BY: Torii`McGuire DATE
Interim Community Development Director
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Community and Economic Development
November 21, 2012
Darren Wyss, Senior Planner
City of Tigard Planning Division
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: Comments for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2012-00002--Adopt West Bull MT
Concept Plan Recommended land Uses and Associated Policies
Dear Mr. Wyss:
The City of Beaverton has reviewed the proposed Tigard Comprehensive Plan Text Changes and
offers the comments listed below. As you know, the City of Beaverton is preparing to launch a
public planning process for the South Cooper Mountain area located just north of SW Scholls
Ferry Road and SW 175`h. Approximately 544 acres of what is also known as Urban Reserve
Area (URA) 6B was added to the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in October 2011. One of the
conditions Metro placed on the UGB expansion requires the City of Beaverton to prepare a
concept plan for the entirety of URA 6B (1,776 acres) as well as a community plan and
corresponding comprehensive plan provisions and land use regulations for that portion of
South Cooper Mountain now in the UGB. The City Council approved annexation of this 544-
acre territory on November 13, 2012.
Given the numerous common transportation, sewer, water, stormwater management, natural
resource, and trails and transit service issues involved in the River Terrace planning effort and
Beaverton's upcoming South Cooper Mountain project, the city suggests that policies be added
regarding Inter-jurisdictional coordination and cooperation as follows:
• Transportation & transit: It is recommended that policies be added requiring
coordination among the two cities, Washington County, TriMet and ODOT to address
transportation and transit, including timing of needed improvements and funding
strategies and mechanisms.
• Sewer, water and stormwater management: Policies requiring coordination among the
two cities and Clean Water Services should be added to address common sewer, water
and storm water management issues.
City of Beaverton •4755 SW Griffith Drive • PO Box 4755•
12/3/12 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda Attachment 1 (1 d/s pg)
• Natural resources: In addition, the city suggests a policy be added regarding
coordination among the two cities, Metro, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District and
Washington County to address protection and enhancement of natural resources In the
area, provision of access to public lands and natural features, including planning for
trails and pedestrian and bicycle travel to access these lands and features, and connect
with other local and regional trails.
• Intergovernmental Agreements: The city recommends adding a policy regarding
cooperative agreements among the two cities, Washington County, GWS, and other
applicable service providers to address phasing of development along SW Scholls Ferry
and SW 175th/Roy Rogers, including timing of transportation sewer, water and
stormwater improvements needed to support urban development in the River Terrace
and South Cooper Mountain community plan areas.
The City of Beaverton believes it is critical that the two jurisdictions coordinate particularly
closely in the analysis of transportation and utilities, and cooperate with partner jurisdictions
and districts to find solutions to meet the challenges we face in providing services to these
urbanizing areas. It would be mutually beneficial for the cities to work together on developing
financing strategies to take advantage of economies of scale and spread the costs of
infrastructure over a larger area.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Tigard's proposed Comprehensive Plan Text
Changes. We look forward to coordinating with you as both cities move forward with their
respective planning efforts.
Sincerely/ 1
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Steven Sparks,Al
Planning Manager
WASHINGTON COUNTY
OREGON
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November 20,2012
City of Tigard Planning Division
Attn.: Mr. Darren Wyss, Senior Planner
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: CPA2012-0002
Dear Mr. Wyss,
The county appreciates the opportunity to participate in the city's planning of River Terrace and
looks forward to completion of the River Terrace plan.
The county supports the adoption of the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan into the city of
Tigard's Comprehensive Plan. The county would also encourage the city's Comprehensive Plan
to be amended to include other elements of the Concept Plan, such as parks,trails and street
classifications.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached by phone at (503) 846-8817 or
via e-mail at paul schaefer@co.washington.or.us.
Thank you
Paul Schaefer
Senior Planner
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155 N. First Avenue, Suite 350-1,
phone: (503) 846-3519 • 12/3/12 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda Attachment 2 (1 s/s pg)
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T I G A RD Proposed Tigard Comprehensive Plan Text Changes
The City of Tigard proposes to amend the Goal 14: Urbanization chapter of its comprehensive plan
to include the policies below. The policies will be located under existing Tigard Comprehensive
Plan Goal 14.3. The policies are intended to provide guidance during the preparation and after
adoption of the River Terrace Community Plan.
5. Metro brought areas known as Area 63,Area 64 and Roy Rogers West Area within the Urban
Growth Boundary. These areas are known as the River Terrace Community Planning area. The
City of Tigard shall be the designated service provider for the area.
6. The City shall prepare and adopt a River Terrace Community Plan for the area. The basis for the
River Terrace Community Plan shall be the land use designations from the West Bull Mountain
Concept Plan. Refinements to the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan shall be considered during the
public planning process for the River Terrace Community Plan.
7.The City shall identify appropriate urban zoning districts and regulations as part of the River
Terrace Community Plan,which shall comply with the Statewide Planning Goals and the Metro
Urban Growth Management Functional Plan.
8.The City shall defer land use and zoning decisions within the area to Washington County,as
outlined in the Intergovernmental Agreement dated April 24,2012,until the River Terrace
Community Plan is adopted.
9. If all areas are not annexed by the City by the time the River Terrace Community Plan is adopted,
the City shall seek an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement of April 24,2012
transferring land use and zoning responsibility for the River Terrace Community Planning area,
including unincorporated areas,to the City.
10. Once the River Terrace Community Plan is adopted, and upon annexation to the City,urban
zoning districts shall be adopted for these areas. If unincorporated areas remain,rural zoning shall
be retained for these areas.
11. The City shall prepare a public facilities plan and an infrastructure financing plan as part of the
River Terrace Community Plan.
12. No application of City zoning or development shall be approved by the city within the River
Terrace Community Plan Area until such time as a full analysis under the Transportation Planning
Rule (TPR) (OAR 660-012-0060),which shall include a transportation funding strategy prepared in
coordination with Washington County, has been completed and approved for the River Terrace
Community Plan Area by the City. The funding strategy should identify transportation
12/3/12 Planning Commission Meeting
Exhibit A to Agenda Attachment 2
(1 d/s pg & 1 s/s pg)
improvements proposed to resolve transportation system impacts generated by development of the
River Terrace Community Area, the responsible party for constructing improvements, their
associated cost estimates and public and/or private funding sources,including sources that may be
specified by any applicable memoranda of understanding or development agreement. If the funding
strategy includes transportation Supplemental Development Charges,it should identify the process
and timing for their approval and implementation.
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PLEASE PLACE UNDER CITY OF TIGARD LOGO IN THE LEGAL NOTICE
SECTION OF TIGARD TIMES, THE FOLLOWING:
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM:
The following will be considered by the Tigard Planning Commission on Monday December 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM and
the Tigard City Council on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Tigard Civic Center -Town Hall, 13125 SW
Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Oregon.
Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of
procedure adopted by the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060.E. The
Planning Commission's review is for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on the request. The
Council will then hold a public hearing on the request prior to making a decision.
Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning Division (Staff contact: Darren Wyss) at 13125
SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, Oregon 97223 or by calling 503-718-2442.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2012-00002
- TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT WEST BULL
MOUNTAIN CONCEPT PLAN RECOMMENDED LAND USES AND ASSOCIATED
POLICIES —
REQUEST amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Map to include map designations for the River
Terrace Community Plan area based on recommended land uses found in Washington County's West Bull Mt. Concept
Plan; to amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 14: Urbanization goals, policies, and recommended
action measures. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed on the City's website at
http://www.tigard-or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: River Terrace Community Plan Area ZONE: N/A
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390;
Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12, 13, and 14; Metro Functional Plan Title 11; and Statewide
Planning Goals 1,2, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
(THERE IS NO MAP TO BE PUBLISHED WITH THIS NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION. THANK YOU)
TT PUBLISH DATE: November 15,2012
TESTIMONY SIGN-IN SHEET
We ask you to limit your oral comments to 3 minutes. Written comments are always appreciated by
the Planning Commission to supplement oral testimony & are entered into the record. Please
submit any written testimony to the Planning Commission Secretary.
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 3,2012
CALL TO ORDER
Acting President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the
Tigard Civic Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
ROLL CALL
Present: Acting President Anderson
Acting Vice President Rogers
Commissioner Doherty
Commissioner Muldoon
Commissioner Schmidt
Commissioner Shavey
Absent: Commissioner Fitzgerald, Commissioner Ryan, Alt. Commissioner
Armstrong, Alt. Commissioner Miller
Staff Present: Tom McGuire, Interim Community Development Director;
Darren Wyss, Sr. Planner; Chris Wiley, Sr. Admin Specialist
COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSIDER MINUTES
November 19th Meeting Minutes: Acting President Anderson asked if there were any
additions, deletions, or corrections to the November 19th minutes;there being none,Anderson
declared the minutes approved as submitted.
OPENED PUBLIC HEARING
CPA2012-00002- TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT
WEST BULL MOUNTAIN CONCEPT PLAN RECOMMENDED LAND USES
AND ASSOCIATED POLICIES
No commissioners abstained or reported a conflict of interest.
No commissioners reported ex parte contacts.
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STAFF REPORT
Senior Planner Darren Wyss addressed the Planning Commission. The city is requesting
Planning Commission approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The plan will amend
the Comprehensive Planning map to include land use designations for the River Terrace
Concept Plan (RTCP) area and to amend Goal 14 policies which will guide regulation of the
RTCP area during and after completion of the community planning process. The proposed
land uses are based on recommendations made in the West Bull Mountain Concept Plan
(WBMCP).
The concept plan is a vision for the River Terrace area created over the course of three years
by Washington County with the help of a stakeholder working group (SWG) and a technical
advisory committee (TAC). The vision is represented in the land use, transportation and parks
framework maps, which are intended to guide the future development of the area. The
WBMCP envisions a variety of residential densities and housing types; dispersed densities
throughout the community; an area that includes appropriate amounts of commercial uses,
parks, trails and open space; and an outline of a multi-modal network of connected streets and
walkable blocks.
The SWG and TAC both voted to forward the concept plan to the Washington County
(WACO) Planning Commission and the county Board of Commissioners for consideration
and adoption. In November 2010, the WACO Planning Commission voted to recommend
the County Board adopt the concept plan. In December 2010, the County Board adopted the
concept plan by Resolution and Order.
Since the conclusion of the concept plan, the city annexed a portion of the area (Area 64) in
fall 2011. In spring 2012, the city agreed via an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with
Washington County to refine its West Bull Mountain Concept Plan into the River Terrace
Community Plan.
The concept plan is a vision. The community plan will put into place a means to implement
the vision of the concept plan through zoning, development code regulations and other
measures that will make urban development possible. The process will include 11 total tasks
that also include updates to utility, parks and transportation master plans, including the
financial strategies necessary to fund and maintain required infrastructure improvements.
One of the tasks is to adopt the concept plan's recommended land uses (Exhibit A of the Staff
Report) into the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. This is what the city is asking of the Planning
Commission at this meeting. This action will set expectations for the community planning
process, as well as allow the city to access a portion of the Construction Excise Tax (CET);
funds from Metro that are given to the city through the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
with Washington County. A number of policies will also be recommended for adoption to
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guide regulation of the River Terrace area during and after completion of the community
planning process.
The proposed amendments before the Planning Commission at this meeting will not allow
urban level development until the River Terrace Comprehensive Plan is complete. These
recommended land uses will be further analyzed as part of the community planning process
and if there is needed refinement recommendations will be brought back to the planning
commission and city council for adoption at the end of the process.
The proposed amendments meet the criteria of TCDC (Tigard Comprehensive Development
Code), including noticing requirements. A Public Hearing notice was published in the Tigard
Times on November 15th. Staff sent out over 600 public hearing notices to property owners
inside the River Terrace area and outside the area within the 500' perimeter. Requests for
comments were also sent to a number of partner agencies.
The City of Beaverton sent in comments (Attachment 1 to the staff report) suggesting more
policies to outline collaboration with them during the RTCP process and South Cooper Mountain
planning process. The city found sufficient existing policies to signify its commitment to
collaboration. City staff has met with Beaverton staff several times and representatives from the
City of Beaverton are participants on our TAC. Therefore, staff recommends no changes based
on the comments
The city also received comments today, which were distributed at the beginning of this meeting
(which will be included as Attachment 3 to the staff report and shown as Attachment 1 to these
minutes), from Michael Robinson, Perkins Coie law firm, representing property owner West Hills
Development Company. Mr. Robinson's correspondence reports they are appreciative of the
proposed amendments, but feel some refinements will need to be made to the open space
designations during the RTCP process. Staff presented Policy 6 (Exhibit A of the staff report) to
the planning commission members to confirm staff anticipates consideration of map refinements
during the public planning process. The city included this policy as it developed its work program.
Staff expects to analyze each element of the concept plan and refine it as necessary. Staff
recommends no changes based on the comments.
Also important to note, the city doesn't have an open space/park zoning district. Open space
areas will be zoned similar to adjacent land uses and development will be regulated by the city's
sensitive lands code. This will include Clean Water Services (CWS) mandated stream and wetland
buffers, which is the majority of the open space shown in Exhibit A.
Although the city didn't get formal comments from ODOT (Oregon Department of
Transportation), DLCD (Department of Land Conservation and Development) or Metro, city
staff worked with them during formulation of the policies in Exhibit A and all agencies are
comfortable with this action.
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Staff recommends Planning Commission findings that this request meets the necessary approval
criteria and that the Planning Commission will forward its recommendation to the City Council to
approve the proposed amendments.
QUESTIONS
Commissioner Muldoon had questions about future proceedings. Mr. Wyss responded that
the concept plan will go thru a series of 11 tasks. This action is the first task; the concept plan
and what's included in it. Each task will be a proposal that will be adopted through the
legislative process. Ultimately, council will decide what is or is not included in the community
plan.
TESTIMONY IN FAVOR
Michael Robinson, 1120 NW Couch St, 10th Floor, Portland OR 97208-4128, introduced
himself as the land use attorney acting on behalf of West Hills Development Company. Mr.
Robinson said city staff is off to a great start but they want to be clear that there is an
expectation that there will be refinements to the concept plan. They are looking forward to
partnering with the city on this development but expect they will be asking for some changes
during the process of translating the vision into actual development on the ground.
Dan Grimberg, (West Hills Development Company) West Hills/Arbor, 735 SW 158th
Beaverton, OR 97006, had signed up to testify but waived his time after Mr. Robinson spoke
and said simply that he was also looking forward to working with the City to bring his
development into the area.
Gretchen Buehner, 13249 SW 136th Place, Tigard OR 97223, a Tigard City Councilor, said she
was not at the meeting in her capacity as a city councilor but as the attorney representing a
couple of property owners from in what was Area 64 and the Urban Reserve immediately to
the west. Councilor Buehner stated that she would be recusing herself when this matter
comes before the Council. Regarding her clients'properties, Councilor Buehner said due to
an administrative oversight at Washington County, a portion of the Urban Reserve was not
included in the original concept plan area, the property right along Scholls Ferry. She wanted
to make sure the Planning Commission is aware of that and would hope the Planning
Commission's recommendation to City Council will include those pieces of property. There
will be another Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion in 2014 and any urban reserve
must be concept planned before it can be considered for inclusion in the UGB. Staff asked
Mr. Wyss if he had knowledge of the properties Ms. Buehner was discussing. Mr. Wyss said
the amendment before the Planning Commission at this meeting was just for the area that is
currently included in Urban Growth Boundary. The properties Ms. Buehner is talking about
are in the Urban Reserve Area. That will be a separate planning process. Councilor Buehner
said regardless, she wants to keep reminding the Planning Commission and Council about her
clients' properties to make sure the right things get done.
TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION—None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
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After a brief discussion, a motion was made.
MOTION
The following motion was made by Commissioner Muldoon:
"I move for approval of the application CPA 2012-00002 comprehensive plan
amendment for the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt the West Bull
Mountain Concept Plan recommended land uses and associate policies."
Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion.
The motion was voted on and carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING
Interim Community Development Director Tom McGuire participated in a discussion with
Planning Commission members to edit the recommendations the Planning Commission will
present to City Council as their recommended goals for the Councilors to consider when setting
the 2013 Council.goals. (See finalized version shown as Attachment 2 to these minutes).
OTHER BUSINESS —None
ADJOURNMENT
Acting President Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
CL Wiley,Acting Planning C 'scion Secretary
ATTEST: Acting President Tom Anderson
Per Commissioner Shavey's request-Attachment 3
is added "for the record." This attachment
was approved by all commissioners (indicated by
initials) present at the 12/17/12 Planning Commission
meeting during "consider the minutes" agenda
item. - cL =
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Perkins
Cole
1120 N.W.Couch Street,Tenth Floor
Portland,OR 97209-4128
Michael C.Robinson
PHONE 503.727.2000
PHONE:(503)727-2264
FAX:503.727.2222
FAX (503)346-2264
www.perkinscoie.com
EMAIL: MRobinson@perkinscoie.com
December 3, 2012
VIA E-MAIL
Mr. Tom Anderson, President
City of Tigard Planning Commission
City of Tigard City Hall
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Re: City of Tigard File No. CPA 2012-00002; River Terrace Comprehensive Plan Map
and Text Amendments
Dear President Anderson and Members of the Tigard Planning Commission:
I represent West Hills Development Company ("West Hills"). I am writing on behalf of West
Hills concerning the proposed River Terrace Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments.
By adopting these comprehensive plan amendments now, the City of Tigard is setting the stage
for the adoption of the River Terrace Community Plan and implementing land use regulations.
West Hills very much appreciates the City's work on these amendments because West Hills is
ready to develop its properties in the River Terrace area.
The proposed map and text amendments, while setting the stage for the River Terrace
Community Plan and implementing land use regulations, will not allow urban development in
the River Terrace area until such time as the Community Plan, including land use regulations, is
adopted. Therefore, while proposed Comprehensive Plan Goal 14.3, Policy 6, provides that the
proposed land use designations will be the basis for the Community Plan and that refinements to
the map amendments "shall be considered during the public planning process for the River
Terrace Community Plan," West Hills would like the Planning Commission to know that it will
be important to adopt some refinements.to the land use designation. While there may be other
refinements, a significant refinement will be the location and size of the proposed open space
designation in River Terrace.
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Mr. Tom Anderson, President
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December 3, 2012
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I have asked Senior Planner Darren Wyss to place this letter before you at tonight's public
hearing and to provide me with written notice of the City Council's decision on these
amendments.
Very truly yours,
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Michael C. Robinson
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Cc: Mr. Wally Remmers (via email)
Mr. Dan Grimberg (via email)
Mr. Tom Brian (via email)
Mr. Darren Wyss (via email)
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Tigard Planning Commission Suggested 2013 City Council Goals
The Planning Commission continues to believe a major component of the City Council goals should
focus on economic development as a key way to mitigate the lingering effects of the economic
downturn. The Commission has ranked the following suggested goals to prioritize economic
development as the top priority.
1. Focus on Economic Development
a. Keep Downtown in the forefront
i. Pursue achievable implementation strategies
ii. Pursue property acquisition downtown
iii. Work to achieve downtown connectivity
Reconfigure Tiedeman Ave. and/or North Dakota St. to reduce the
number of at-grade railroad crossings in support of the Ash Avenue
connection
iv. Continue efforts to promote downtown development and promote concepts
that draw people downtown
v. Support the implementation of the City Center Urban Renewal Plan
b. Create an Economic Development Strategy that builds on and refines the Economic
Opportunities Analysis and the recommended action measures of Comprehensive
Plan Goal 9 - Economy
c. Develop the business clusters identified in the Economic Opportunities Analysis
i. Reinforce existing clusters
ii. Identify appropriate scale gaps in the neighboring area commercial zone
clusters that Tigard can effectively serve
d. Pursue code amendments that support economic development and improve the ease
of development by creating certainty and flexibility
2. Focus on Tigard Triangle
a. Initiate a comprehensive planning effort for the Tigard Triangle leveraging the city's
TGM Grant and other funding sources to support the broadest possible planning
effort
b. Look for opportunities to facilitate station area planning within the Triangle to build
on the foundation set in the High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan
c. Develop and implement an equitable transportation infrastructure funding
mechanism to leverage public funding sources with private sector development
contributions
3. Focus on Transportation
a. Continue robust participation in the regional SW Corridor Plan efforts
i. Champion Tigard's high priority locations through strategic local
implementation efforts
ii. Support and cooperate with other cities engaged in the SW Corridor Plan
b. Transform Pacific Hwy (99W) through:
i. Economic development efforts
ii. Traffic and access management projects
iii. Pedestrian crosswalk and signal improvements
4. Focus on planning for future neighborhoods
a. Continue the River Terrace Community Plan
5. Focus on Green Development Targets
a. Develop green construction goals
b. Establish pilot projects for residential and commercial development.
Tigard Planning Commission Suggested 2013 City Council Goals
FirStSecond Draft 11/219/12
Note from Richard Shavey: Each goal from the past year starts with
"Focus". This is a general planning term meaning "a centralpoint,
as of attraction, attention or activity". What the City needs are
measurable goals. With a new Mayor and City Councilor, new
Community Development Director and a City Manager that has been
in Tigard for one year. It is a time for action!
The Planning Commission continues to believe a major component of the City Council goals should
focus on economic development as a key way to mitigate the lingering effects of the economic
downturn. The commission has ranked the following suggested goals to prioritize economic
I development as the top priority..
1. Focus on Economic Development
a. Keep Downtown in the forefront
i. Pursue achievable implementation strate.,es
ii. Acquire prope es in se t e City Center Urban Renewal Plan area in 2013
iii. Build one above grade structure in the Urban Renewal area before the end of
--2014.
Create an acceptable solution for the Ash Street RR crossing.
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rea tie igar. nangle into four or five sm. er areas an. wor-on each of the
smaller parts with the total Triangle area working as a whole.
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3. Focus on Transportation
a. Complete the Pacific Highway High Capacity Tramait Land U3e Plan
Continue robust participation in the regional SW Corridor Plan efforts
i. Champion Tigard's high priority locations through strategic local
implementation efforts
ii. Support and cooperate with other cities engaged in the SW Corridor Plan
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i. Economic development efforts
ii. Traffic and access management projects
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Other considerations mentioned by-Commissioners at the November 5 meeting:
• A recreation/livability focused goal
• A densit-relatedgoal for the Tigard Triangle