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, II Completeness TIGARD Review for Boards, Commissions and Committee Records CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Name of Board, Commission or Committee February 7,2011 Date of Meeting Signature Doreen Laughlin 11/6/14 Date 1s " City of Tigard TIGARD Planning Commission Agenda MEETING DATE: February 7, 2011; 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 7:02 p.m. 4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:04 p.m. 5. WORK SESSION— 7:05 p.m. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS COMMITTEE MEETING 6. WORK SESSION—8:05 p.m. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN REVIEW—HCT LAND USE PLAN 8:05 p.m. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8:35 p.m. 8. ADJOURNMENT 8:45 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA— FEBRUARY 7, 2011 City of Tigard I 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 I 503-639-4171 I www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 1 111 City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: President Dave Walsh and Members of the Planning Commission From: Todd Prager,Associate Planner/Arborist Re: Urban Forestry Code Revisions, Project Schedule Update Date: January 26, 2011 On February 16, 2010, Council directed staff to pursue a comprehensive update of the City's urban forestry related code provisions within an approximately 18-24 month timeframe. Staff developed an aggressive proposal to complete the Urban Forestry Code Revisions (UFCR) project with Council adoption in October 2011. The reason for the aggressive timeline was due in part to community input indicating that the process should move forward as quickly as possible. The UFCR Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) was appointed by Council on May 11, 2010 to advise staff during the UFCR project. The CAC has been meeting regularly since June 2010 and already addressed the issues of hazard trees, street trees, and the use of the Tree Replacement Fund. They have developed a general level of consensus on these issues and are beginning to address the final set of issues which include urban forestry standards for development, the tree grove preservation program, and tree permit requirements. The final set of issues is more complex and controversial, and the CAC has indicated that they would like more time to deliberate before attempting to develop consensus on the issues. Staff also thinks it would be beneficial to allow more time to develop a well thought out proposal that fully addresses and incorporates input from the CAC and community. Although one of the initial goals was to move the project forward quickly, the CAC and staff agree that it should be balanced with developing a proposal that is broadly supported. Both Council and Planning Commission have also expressed a desire for the issues to be adequately vetted during the CAC process to avoid unnecessary controversy during the adoption process. As a result, staff proposed and Council approved January 25, 2011 Study Session) an extension of the project timeline by six (6) months (see timeline attached). In addition, the length of the CAC meetings will be extended from two (2) to three (3) hours to allow more time for robust discussions for the remainder of their meetings. For Planning Commission, this means the adoption process will now begin in January 2012 rather than July 2011 as previously proposed. 1 The revised timeline will meet the CAC's goal of allowing more time for deliberation, and staffs goal of allowing enough time to develop a well thought out proposal that addresses input from the community. The revised timeline also addresses Council and Planning Commission's goal to adequately vet the proposal by allowing ample time for community input in October through December 2011 and an open house prior to the adoption process. Finally, the revised timeline is cognizant of Council's initial direction to complete the project in approximately 18 to 24 months. If the starting point of the project is measured from the appointment of the CAC (May 2010), then staff is proposing to complete the project in 23 months (with Council adoption in April 2012). ATTACHMENT: URBAN FORESTRY CODE REVISIONS, REVISED PROJECT TIMELINE 2 City of Tigard Urban Forestry Code Revisions — Project Timeline June'10 I July'10 I Aug.'10 Sept.'10 Oct.'10 Nov.'10 Dec.'10 Jan.'11 Feb.'11 March'11 April'11 May'11 June'11 July'11 Aug.'11 Sept.'11 Oct.'11 Nov'11 Dec.'11 Jan.'12 Feb.'12 March'12 April'12 Project Kickoff _ Assessment and Collaboration I I I I I I I I Draft Code Revisions Peer Review Adoption Process • • • • Hazard Hazard Street Use of Dev.Code I Dev.Code I Dev.Code II Dev.Code II Compre Compre Planning Planning City City • Trees Trees Trees Current hensive hensive Commission Commission Council Council Tree Dev.Code II Tree Tree Review Review Workshop Hearing Workshop Hearing Use of Replace- (Tree Grove Permit Permit of all of all Current ment Preservation Require Require Code Code Tree Fund Program) ments ments Changes Changes Replace- ment Dev.Code I Fund (Tree Plan Requirements) Existing Grove, GIS Review _ ■ Tree Grove Inventory T I I ESEE Analysis Report I Draft Program I I I I I I KEY: Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting ❖ Technical Advisory Committee Meeting • Planning Commission or Council Meeting *Dates for Planning Commission and City Council meetings are subject to change.Please check the city's website for updates. City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: President Dave Walsh and Planning Commission Members From: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner Re: Economic Opportunities Analysis Advisory Committee Date: January 31, 2011 At the February 7th meeting, the Planning Commission will act in its role as the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) Advisory Committee. The process to complete the EOA is composed of six tasks: Task 1: Preparation & Community Economic Development Objectives Task 2: Trends Analysis Task 3: Site Suitability Analysis (Demand) Task 4: Inventory of Suitable Sites (Supply) Task 5: Assessment of Potential (Reconciliation of Demand vs. Supply) Task 6: Implementation The first five tasks have been completed and reviewed by the Commission. The result was consensus by the Commission that the "efficient land need" scenario is appropriate for Tigard's future employment, commercial, and industrial land needs. This scenario will not require any rezoning of property at this time. This scenario is consistent with the City's limited supply of vacant land and its strategy for the redevelopment of Downtown Tigard, the Tigard Triangle, and the Pacific Highway Corridor. The Commission is now being asked to help develop policies and strategies to complete Task 6. A good starting point is to review the current Goal 9: Economic Development policies and recommended action measures (see Attachment 1) in the newly updated Tigard Comprehensive Plan. The Commission did a thorough job during the update process and City staff and the consultant team does not see a need for wholesale changes. It will also be beneficial for the Commission to consider implementation language in two ways: 1. Language to implement the EOA and its "efficient land need" scenario (primarily policies) 2. Language to address the Commission's interest in future economic development activities beyond the scope of the EOA (primarily recommended action measures) 1 City staff and the consultant team have developed some draft changes to Tigard Comprehensive Plan language for the Commission to consider. The language is found below and based on Statewide Planning Goal 9: Economic Development guidelines and discussion with the Commission throughout the EOA process. Community Economic Development Objectives (CEDOs) The majority of CEDOs are already embedded in existing policies. One new policy is recommended: "The City shall encourage neighborhood commercial uses to meet smart growth goals." Commitment to Provide Adequate Sites and Facilities and Commitment to Provide a Short-Term Supply of Land The commitment to provide adequate public facilities is embedded in existing Policy 9.1.4 of the Comprehensive Plan. One new policy is recommended to describe the commitment to provide adequate sites and a short-term land supply: "The City shall monitor and update its Buildable Lands Inventory to ensure adequate short and long-term supplies of buildable employment land." Provide for Prime Industrial Land Development on Large Lots Existing Policy 9.1.7 addresses the need to protect prime industrial land but does not address the need for large lots. It is recommended the policy be revised as follows: "The City shall limit the development of retail and service land uses in Metro-designated industrial areas, and especially on lots of 10 or more acres, to preserve the potential of these lands for industrial jobs." Promote Targeted Redevelopment in Downtown and Other Areas This issue is addressed by several existing policies and recommended action measures,but most directly by Policy 9.3.1: "The City shall focus a significant portion of future employment growth and high-density housing development in its Metro-designated Town Center (Downtown); Regional Center (Washington Square);High Capacity Transit Corridor (Hwy 99W); and the Tigard Triangle." No new language is proposed. Assist property owners with the Oregon Industrial Site Certification Process A new recommended action measure is suggested: "Assist property owners with the Oregon Industrial Site Certification Process to help preserve and market the City's inventory of industrial lands." Economic Development Marketing and Incentives Directed Towards Strategic Clusters This issue is addressed indirectly by several recommended action measures,but could benefit from more concise language. A new recommended action measure is suggested: "Explore an economic development marketing and incentives program targeting strategic business clusters." 2 Work with ODOT to Address Mobility Standards Capacity issues on state highways (particularly Pacific Highway,Hwy. 217, and Interstate 5) impact economic development opportunities through trip caps,limited floor-to-area ratios, and required road improvements that are expensive. The conversation is just getting started at the regional level. A new recommended action measure is suggested: 'Work with state and regional partners to develop alternative mobility standards that will benefit the community and its economic development efforts." Develop an Economic Development Strategy This request from the Planning Commission is addressed in recommended action measure 9.1.i: "Develop a formal City of Tigard economic development program and strategy to implement the community's economic development goals and policies and consider the creation of an Economic Development Director position to develop and implement the program."No new language is proposed. Comments from John Frewing Mr. Frewing provided public comment at the end of the January 3, 2011 EOA meeting. He recommends the City concentrate on creating a highly desirable and livable community (parks, open spaces,good public facilities, etc.) that would help foster economic development. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan addresses these issues in policies 9.3.2 and 9.3.3, and again in several recommended action measures. No new language is proposed. Metro Designated Centers and Corridors The Metro Council, at the request of Tigard City Council,recently approved an amendment of the Tigard Town Center Boundary to include the entire Tigard Urban Renewal District and the Tigard Triangle. The City is required to adopt this change into its Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends this occurs during the adoption of the EOA. No new language is proposed, just the adoption of the map. Next steps in the process: February 28, 2011 Special Meeting for Economic Development Presentation March 7, 2011 Final review of draft Economic Opportunities Analysis April 4, 2011 Public Hearing on draft Economic Opportunities Analysis Steve Faust, Senior Planner for Cogan Owens Cogan,will join us for the discussion. As always,if you have any questions that you would like to discuss before the workshop,please feel free to contact me at darren@tigard-or.gov or 503-718-2442. 3 ,(4ri_ .. '# .,. . )(K g1 r - -- -:-- '---'4_- Crt rte .. E _ ___ _ . 106., 4 -.- rr,' 4. .7,A I LL .----1-17--u • '1.'-;1,11.. LL F } _-- _�!Y . av- IQs - •__ '_ - __ Economic Development "The City shall have a strong and resilient local economy with a diverse portfolio of economic activity: retail, professional service, and industrial jobs." Iii ■■M 11211 w 11412 NE Nimi.■ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADOPTED AMENDMENTS EFFECTIVE DATE CPA# CHANGES 03-06-08 2007-00006 Entire chapter updated by Ordinance 08-02. SECTION COVER PHOTO: CITY STAFF Corporate Park located in the Tigard Triangle. 1 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT W Fconomic activity is the lifeblood of any community: providing jobs, creating wealth, and generating tax revenue. Tigard's economy is (intertwined with the economy of the region, the nation, and the world. GOAL 9: "To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health,welfare,and prosperity of Oregon's citizens." Tigard's location at the crossroads of several transportation routes has proven to be a major advantage. Other advantages include the relatively high educa- tional attainment level of its citizens and its proximity to the high technology centers in Washington County and major q .`,\ f"w, educational institutions 't'- '' A % - such as Portland State University and Portland A *m' Community College. A I, i1i ii ;„.. .. recent study found that = � � ,� Tigard was a "hub for �� "�__ - - 1 , innovation" for a city its - - -- - size, due to the compara- .*► tively high percentage — of patents granted to "''" "-- individuals and small PHOTO:CITY STAFF Office building located in the Tigard Triangle. business. Tigard residents envision a future economy that builds on these strengths. Tigard shall have a strong and resilient local economy with a diverse portfolio of economic activity: retail,professional service, and industrial jobs. The local economy shall provide for goods and services for local resident and business needs but also have the goal of expanding the "traded sector."This sector sells goods and services outside the region to the broader state,national, and inter- national markets and/or produces goods and services that normally would have to be imported to the community. These businesses bring income into the community or region and keep local income from going elsewhere. Tigard's future economy may include activities whose characteristics are not foreseeable at this time such as live-work arrangements;light manufacturing combined with research and development; creative crafts and arts such as film, advertising, communications, etc. Therefore, the City's land use and other Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-1 IMEM I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive so as not to preclude desirable economic development opportunities. Tigard is sometimes perceived as a bedroom community for nearby cities. This is not accurate. Tigard busi- nesses provide 38,628 �� full and part time �s ,3s.11R111 jobs in 2005 (State of - - I l - Oregon Employment i_ l Department). This Li' number is greater than ..,=..., the number of Tigard PHOTO: BARBARA S. WALKER, PHOTO CONTEST ENTRANT residents over the age Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce. of 16 in the workforce: 25,537 (O.E.D, 2006). Seventy percent of Tigard residents work outside the City, so thousands of workers from throughout the region are regularly commuting to Tigard jobs (2000 Census). The City shall seek to expand the opportunities for residents to work closer to where they live. This will require promoting a mix of high quality housing opportunities for households with varying incomes. Quality of life factors shall be promoted to attract economic investments and a skilled work force. Among these factors are an attractive and well-maintained community;high levels of public safety;accessible and responsive local govern- ment;availability of a variety of housing,good public schools; access to nature, high quality parks,leisure and recreation activities, safe and convenient multi- modal transportation opportunities, and smoothly running essential infrastructure. State and Regional Policies: The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and Metro have developed policies that address economic opportunities,which are based on Statewide Planning Goal 9. A major emphasis of the Goal 9 policies is to preserve and protect land for industrial and employment uses. Metro has sought to implement this on a regional basis.Title 4 of the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan identifies Industrial and Other Employment Areas that are important to the region. 9-2 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Ammi ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Tigard has little available vacant land suitable for new large-scale industrial devel- opment. The City is severely limited in its ability to expand its boundaries, so the only way to designate new industrial land would be to re-zone existing land. This is unlikely to happen at a large scale.Alternately, the City could encourage industrial-type uses that are not as land intensive. Tigard can ensure a strong economy with these desired characteristics by working on a formal "The major economic development program. In the near term the Downtown Urban Renewal District has commercial the potential to redevelop and attract additional employment and economic activity. and mixed- EY E Y FINDINGS: use areas of the City are • Tigard is home to a wide range of economic activity. Washi ngto n • Tigard does not have a formal city-wide Square, economic development strategy. Tigard • Tigard's location at the crossroads of impor- tant transportation corridors I-5,Hwy Triangle, 217, and Hwy 99W is a major advantage in attracting economic activity. Downtown • Approximately 31% of Tigard's land area is Tigard, zoned for commercial,industrial, and mixed use purposes. These properties represent and the about 31% of the total assessed property Hwy 99W value. • The major commercial and mixed-use areas corridor." of the City are Washington Square,Tigard Triangle, Downtown Tigard, and the Hwy 99W corridor. Industrially zoned properties are generally located along the freight rail line,in between Fanno Creek and I-5. • In 2005,Tigard public and private sectors provided 38,628 full and part time jobs. (This does not include self-employed workers.) • In 2005, 3,124 businesses paid the Tigard business tax.About half of these businesses employ four people or fewer. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-3 IMEM I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • In Tigard, there are more jobs than people in the workforce living within the City boundaries. Seventy percent of residents commute outside the City; therefore,Tigard is a net attractor of commuters. • The mean travel time to work for Tigard residents is 22.8 minutes. • In Tigard, the Wholesale Trade sector has the largest amount of sales. The Retail sector has the largest annual aggregate payroll and largest number of workers. • Financial Activities, Retail, and Construction are employment sectors with high Location Quotients (propensity to locate) in Tigard. • Metro has designated approximately 1,100 acres of Industrial and Commercially zoned properties in Tigard as Title 4 Industrial and Employment Areas. Tigard will have to amend its code to limit the develop- ment of retail and service uses for some I-P zone properties. • There has been no large-scale encroachment of retail/office uses in indus- trial areas in Tigard. • In 1997 Metro assigned Tigard a capacity of 17,801 new jobs by the year 2017. Between 1997 and 2004,Tigard added approximately 3,800 jobs. • Tigard's supply of industrially zoned land will likely be inadequate to meet the forecasted 2024 job demand in this area. It appears that there is an adequate supply of commercial land. • Tigard has little vacant industrial land available to attract new large scale industrial development. • A recent study found that Tigard was a "hub for innovation."A study of patents and communities by the research firm iPiQ found that in 2005, Tigard had a high percentage of patents granted to individuals and small businesses (29). The study attributed this to Tigard's lower rents and taxes attracting professionals from Portland and Beaverton. GOAL: 9.1 Develop and maintain a strong, diversified, and sustainable local economy. 9-4 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Ammi ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: 1. The City shall establish strategies to retain and encourage the growth of existing businesses. 2. The City shall actively encourage businesses that provide family-wage jobs to start up, expand, or locate in Tigard. 3. The City's land use and other regulatory practices shall be flexible and adaptive to promote economic development opportunities,provided that required infrastructure is made available. 4. The City shall address the public facility "The needs of business and economic develop- ment through identifying and program- City shall ming needed public facilities and services establish within the Public Facility and Community Investment Plans. strategies to 5. The City shall promote well-designed and retain and efficient development and redevelopment of vacant and underutilized industrial and encourage commercial lands. the growth 6. The City shall promote actions that result of existing in greater,more efficient,utilization of its Metro-designated Employment and businesses. Industrial Areas. 7. The City shall limit the development of retail and service land uses in Metro-designated industrial areas to preserve the potential of these lands for industrial jobs. 8. The City shall participate and represent Tigard's interests in economic development activities and organizations at the regional, state, and federal levels. 9. The City shall strongly represent its interests at the regional, state, and federal levels to acquire transportation funding,including truck and rail Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-5 IMEM I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT freight movement needed to support existing business activity, attract new business, and improve general transportation mobility throughout the community. 10. The City shall strongly support, as essential to the region's economic future, the development of efficient regional multi-modal transportation systems throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. 11. The City shall develop industry _ clusters by _ encouraging the retention, 7- sw,L,qhf expansion, and recruitment of industries thatinot already have a presence in Tigard. :, PHOTO: FOUGHT STEEL STAFF 12. The City shall Fought&Company Inc. on SW 72nd Avenue. assure economic development promotes other community qualities, such as livability and environmental quality that are necessary for a sustainable economic future. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: i. Develop a formal City of Tigard economic development program and strategy to implement the community's economic development goals and policies, and consider the creation of an economic development director position to develop and implement the program. ii. Develop and periodically update Comprehensive Economic Opportunities Analyses and other employment and economic development studies to determine the status of Tigard's economy including strengths, deficiencies, and trends. 9-6 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Aign ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT iii. Coordinate economic development activities with Metro, Washington County, Greenlight Greater Portland, Portland Regional Partners for Business,the Westside Economic Alliance, state agencies and other entities. iv. Investigate the potential of an"Economic Gardening"program in Tigard that provides information,infrastructure, and connec- tions to local businesses with the potential for growth. v. Improve data collection on local economic trends by gathering up-to-date and accurate information from local, regional, state, and federal sources. vi. Support redevelopment of existing vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands rather than designating addi- tional lands for these purposes. vii. Research strategies to inventory, assess, clean-up, and redevelop brownfields. viii. In view of the limits imposed on Tigard's ability to expand its City limits by surrounding jurisdictions, develop strategies to increase employment growth through more intense and effi- cient use of existing lands. ix. Maintain updated land use inventories and associated char- acteristics of commercial,industrial, and other employment related land uses to assist in economic development planning and coordination with other jurisdictions/agencies. x. Consider implementing additional Urban Renewal Districts where feasible. xi. Develop a comprehensive "Area Plan" for the Tigard Triangle to promote its full development. xii. Increase opportunities for higher density housing and employ- ment development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District, Washington Square Regional Center, Tigard Triangle, and Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-7 IMEM I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT designated Corridors to enable more intense housing and employment uses to be located in close proximity to transit and other urban uses. xiii. Prioritize support for businesses identified as being able to develop into regional industry clusters. xiv. Improve media contacts and develop a branding/ marketing effort to promote Tigard as a place to live and do business. GOAL: 9.2 Make Tigard a center and incubator for innovative businesses,including those that focus on environmental sustainability. POLICIES: 1. The City shall institute appropriate land use regulations to accommodate a contemporary mix of economic activities. 2. The City shall periodically , l II review anda update its I "' policies,land use 111/1111 / �r d,i911A regulations, and other efforts to ET17:11==:1 I Ott, ensure the City's _ i ' '� land use program - j w .1- is responsive �• to changes in ., the economic PHOTO: CITY STAFF structure, and Beveland Street Coffee House& Essential Wellness Center. is adaptable to businesses changing development needs. 3.. The City shall engage with state and regional economical development organizations and agencies to sustain and expand its current economic activities and be prepared for future economic trends. 9-8 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Aign ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: i. Develop a strategy to increase the number of knowledge based and traded sector jobs that pay higher than national average wages. ii. Investigate ways to support local innovative businesses and economic activities, as evidenced by the relatively high number of patents granted to individuals and small business in Tigard. iii. Investigate the potential for a business incubator or innovation center that fosters the start-up of new innovative businesses and connects regional economic partners, businesses,higher education and venture capitalists. iv. Improve connections with major universities to promote research connections, and access to innovative business practices. v. Promote Downtown Tigard as a place for innovative and emerging business to expand or relocate. vi. Encourage programs that promote sustainable business prac- tices (e.g.,recycling,green building or other sustainable design features, the use of green or alternative energy, commute trip reduction programs). GOAL: 9.3 Make Tigard a prosperous and desirable place to live and do business. POLICIES: 1. The City shall focus a significant portion of future employment growth and high-density housing development in its Metro-designated Town Center (Downtown);Regional Center (Washington Square);High Capacity Transit Corridor (Hwy 99W); and the Tigard Triangle. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-9 IMEM I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2. The City shall adopt land use regulations and standards to ensure a well- designed and attractive urban environment that supports/protects public and private sector investments. 3. The City shall commit to improving and maintaining the quality of community life (public safety, education, transportation, community design, housing,parks and recreation, etc.) to promote a vibrant and sustainable economy. 4. The City shall allow opportunities for home based businesses that are compatible with existing and planned residential living environments. RECOMMENDED ACTION MEASURES: 1. Consider instituting design regulations to ensure "Adopt land that new commercial,mixed-use, and industrial development are well designed and make an use regulations aesthetic contribution to the community and standards h. Increase Tigard's supply of open space and to ensure a recreational opportunities as an amenity to attract new businesses and their employees. well-designed [ii. Promote Tigard's cultural,historic, recreational, and attractive educational, and environmental assets as impor- urbantant marketing tools for the City's business areas and neighborhoods. environment." [v Support environmental conservation and wildlife enhancement activities for their contri- bution to the local economy as quality of life amenities for residents,business owners, and their employees. v. Investigate ways to improve the appearance and function of Hwy 99W and other transportation corridors. vi. Develop high quality work force housing to increase the opportunity for employees who work in Tigard to also live in the community. 9-10 City of Tigard I Comprehensive Plan Agin ■■M11 I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT vii. Streamline the City processes required to start or expand a business by techniques such as online permits and business tax applications. viii. Develop long-term and active working relationships between business organizations (such as the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce), community groups,public agencies, and elected leadership. ix. Produce a "Doing Business in Tigard" packet for businesses. x. Support catalyst projects outlined in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan and make public investments in infrastruc- ture such as streets, sidewalks,and public areas to leverage desir- able development in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xi. Attract new businesses and retain existing ones that will assist in creating an Urban Village in the Downtown Urban Renewal District. xii. Institute new land use regulations,including design regulations, to ensure high quality development in the Downtown. xiii. Work with Work Systems, Inc.,Tigard-Tualatin School District, and Portland Community College on ensuring business employ- ment needs and trends are in line with educational curriculums. xiv. Consider joining an international"Sister Cities"program to develop reciprocal cultural, educational,municipal,business, professional, and technical exchanges and projects with foreign cities. xv. Monitor emerging wireless and high-speed internet technolo- gies to ensure competitively priced access for Tigard residents and businesses. xvi. Recognize and promote community events as having potential for positive economic impacts and as important for community identity. Comprehensive Plan I City of Tigard 9-11 CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Vice President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. ROLL CALL Present: Vice President Anderson; Commissioner Muldoon; Commissioner Rogers; Commissioner Ryan; Commissioner Schmidt; and Commissioner Shavey Absent: Commissioner Doherty; Commissioner Hasman; and President Walsh Staff Present: Marissa Daniels, Associate Planner; Susan Hartnett, Assistant Community Development Director; Doreen Laughlin, Sr. Administrative Specialist; and Darren Wyss, Senior Planner Others Present: Steve Faust, Sr. Planner for Cogan Owens Cogan; Marc Woodard, City Council Liaison; and Webelos Cub Scout Troop 232 COMMUNICATIONS: Vice President Anderson welcomed and introduced Tigard City Councilor, Marc Woodard, as the new City Council Liaison to the Planning Commission. Councilor Woodard said hello to the commissioners and said he hopes to help the Commissioners out in any way he can. Anderson also introduced a group of Webelos Cub Scouts from Troop 232. Some of their parents and siblings were there as well. They were auditing the meeting to learn how things at the City work. Anderson told the scouts that once they get a feel for the meeting, they can step outside Town Hall and Associate Planner Marissa Daniels would be happy to answer any questions they might have for her. Commissioner Shavey spoke about a couple of recent newspaper articles that he'd read regarding downtown and a local building complex that is being built. He offered the articles to anyone who might be interested. He spoke about the importance of economic development in Tigard and is glad there will be a meeting dedicated to that on February 28th. I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2011 PC Packets\2-7-11 PI HCT,EOA Mtg\TPC Minutes 2-7-11.doc Page 1 of 4 CONSIDER MEETING MINUTES January 2nd Meeting Minutes: Vice President Anderson asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the January 2 minutes; there being none, Anderson declared the minutes approved as submitted. WORK SESSION —ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS (EOA) COMMITTEE Darren Wyss, Tigard Senior Planner, introduced Steve Faust, Senior Planner with Cogan Owens Cogan. Wyss went over the goals of the meeting - which were to recap the purpose of the EOA; review the completed tasks, and review Task 6 - which calls for implementation recommendations. He went over a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit A). Steve Faust went over the memo that had been sent to the commissioners (Exhibit B). In particular, Faust walked the commissioners through the recommendations that they, the consultant team of Cogan Owens Cogan, had made. He went over them one by one and then he and Darren Wyss went over the specific recommended action measures. QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS In the Community Economic Development Objectives (CEDOs),you refer to "smart growth." What exactly is that? Like the Ciy s vision for redeveloping targeted areas within the City— Tigard Triangle... things like that— this is another part of the over-all City vision. Faust asked Wyss to elaborate. Multi-modal transportation to a variety of land uses;being able to walk or bike into your neighborhood and get some basic services;etc. Faust: We can make the definition of"smart growth"more clear if that s what the commission would like. The consensus was —yes — a definition of smart growth would be good. Ire can do that. Commissioner Muldoon spoke about some test cases and suggested that the City consider adding a separate action item which would include language regarding monitoring of new local city economic development initiatives for cost and risk. Possibly worded differently, but basically looking at the risk and the upfront obligations, which he says are sizeable in that case, and whether it makes sense to imitate — or disregard. Wyss said he would add some language to that effect— a couple of choices — that the commission can look at at the next meeting. Or he may email it to the commission even before that. Commissioner Muldoon spoke at length about one particular policy in the Economic Development chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Goal 9.1, Policy 9 - which states "The City shall strongly represent its interests at the regional, state, and federal levels to acquire transportation funding, including truck and rail freight movement needed to support existing business activity, attract new business, and improve general transportation mobility throughout the community." He believes high capacity transit should be specifically called out and included in that statement. He said that simply saying "rail" doesn't include high capacity transit or high speed rail. Susan Hartnett, Assistant Community Development Director, interjected that this conversation had actually come up at the City Council level and there was some concern about "dividing our focus" on too many things —particularly since this will not necessarily go any further than a "study." She added that one way to address interest in this is to specify in more detail what this policy is looking to say. Perhaps tease out a little bit more because it's kind of collapsing a couple of different concepts. The key piece is the City is going to actively, strongly, pursue funding for transportation needs that support our economic development. It throws in there "including truck and rail freight movement" but she believes it's really trying to address the full range of transportation funding for streets, I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2011 PC Packets\2-7-11 PI HCT,EOA Mtg\TPC Minutes 2-7-11.doc Page 2 of 4 roads, passenger transportation, transit—as well as freight and industrial. She said we wanted to make sure we included truck and rail freight movement. She suggested that we might want to rearrange the statement and have the "including" portion of it be a little bit broader so we make it clear that we'll go after whatever funding makes sense to support Tigard's economic development as we see it at any given moment. That could be incorporated without necessarily naming "it" specifically, because it leaves whatever else might come down the road at some point in the future "named" by broadening the statement. Commissioner Muldoon suggested adding an action item to "investigate regional funding." He said that could be under that policy and staff would have some idea of how much money is available and how hard is it to obtain that money. Hartnett said staff could look at that question before they come back with specific recommendation on the language. She doesn't believe it's a good idea to put an action item in on something that might be able to be accomplished before the next meeting and give a suggestion on whether or not there's value in putting it in as an action item to the Comp Plan. Anderson agreed that was a good idea. Wyss then wrapped up the meeting by giving them the "next steps:" o February 28th—Economic Development Presentation o March 7th—Final review of draft EOA o April 4th—Public hearing on draft EOA WORK SESSION—PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN REVIEW—HCT LAND USE PLAN Susan Hartnett introduced the idea of the commission looking at reviewing public involvement and the High Capacity Transit (HCT) Land Use Plan. She clarified that sometimes the reviews will be related to very specific land use decisions that would come before the commission at some point in the future. For example, something like the EOA—where an outcome is likely to result in a land use decision. In the case of the EOA—there will be a decision as to whether the Comprehensive Plan should be amended or not. In other cases, a more generalized planning activity would take place. She noted that the high capacity transit plan falls into the more "generalized" planning category. There may be some recommendations for *future* amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to the Community Development Code, and perhaps other implementing actions; however, the HCT land use plan is not likely going to end in a specific land use decision or recommendation on a land use decision for the Planning Commission. That said, it's still very important that we get the public involvement right for this and other projects. It's foundational for activities that will take place over a very long term horizon in Tigard. Marissa Daniels, Associate Planner, gave a very brief overview of the actual project at hand and then said she would get more into the project from a public involvement perspective. And then she would talk about the public involvement tools — specifically what Tigard is going to do to make sure the community is well aware of this project—informed— and can participate in it. She said it's on that last point that she's looking to the CCI for the most feedback. [The Planning Commission is also the acting Committee for Citizen Involvement, or the CCI.] Daniels gave the overview. This plan is a coordinated effort. It's one of five larger plans that then become the Southwest Corridor Plan. The Tigard TG.M HCT Land use Plan will identify 6 to 10 potential high capacity transit station locations in Tigard and also define the "typology"—or what type of place each of those stations will be. Portland and Tualatin will have their own land use plans and Metro will look at the broader corridor—transportation in general—and then the alternatives analysis. So far on this project the top two questions are "What type of transit will this be?" and 'Where is it going to go?" At7this point—we I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2011 PC Packets\2-7-11 PI HCT,EOA Mtg\TPC Minutes 2-7-il.doc Page 3 of 4 don't know. The Metro Alternatives Analysis is aware those decisions will be made. The timeline on that is something like 5 years. Daniels suggested that anyone interested might want to sign up for the Community Development Listsery to get information and stay up-to-date. She asked that the commissioners let her know they're interested and a link could be sent to them where they would need to sign up. As for the public involvement perspective —Daniels went over the Communication Plan for Tigard's High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan (Exhibit C). QUESTIONS - SUGGESTIONS There were a couple of questions regarding the actual HCT project itself. Daniels was there to talk about the public involvement portion of it; however, Susan Hartnett suggested that the questions thus far might be more specific to the typologies of the stations at a later time. So the kick off in March is an Open House event? No— the kick-off in March will happen right here with the Planning Commission— to come and talk about the project and specks about the Southwest Corridor and also this Land- Use Plan. There is a project Open House planned for April or May—most likely May. What kind of feedback have you gotten so far? The stakeholder interviews have been very interesting. Talking to some of the key leaders— whether in the business community, or residents... I've been taken aback by how many people want to be involved in what the City's doing. Davidson'.r,for example, offered us space in their tableside newsletter. The priest at St.Anthony's said we could put things on their banner— things like that. More and more I'm realising that, because I work for the City, I may not be the best project communicator. The same is true for the Mayor. So just because he's the Mayor—he may not be the best messenger. A lot of people get information talking to their neighbors, at the soccer field, on the side-lines. We need to get the information to the people who will communicate it to others. OTHER BUSINESS —Susan Hartnett gave some specifics on the upcoming February 28th special meeting on Economic Development. ADJOURNMENT Vice President Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Doreen Laughlin,Planning Cossion Secretary 1"" - ATTEST: Vice President Tom Anderson I:\LRPLN\Planning Commission\2011 PC Packets\2-7-11 PI HCT,EOA Mtg\TPC Minutes 2-7-11.doc Page 4 of 4 City of Tigard Economic Opportunities Analysis Presentation to Planning Commission February 7, 2011 co- OWENS ricwxn COGAN Goals of the Meeting • Recap purpose of EOA • Review completed tasks Task 1 - CEDOs Task 2 — Trends Analysis Task 3 — Site Suitability Analysis Task 4 — Inventory of Suitable Sites Task 5 — Assessment of Potential • Review Task 6 - Implementation Recommendations �, COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Economic Opportunities Analysis • Required by OAR 660, Division 9 • Tigard periodic review requirement • Technical study Compare projected 20-year industrial and employment land demand to existing supply Ensure adequate supply of land for industrial and employment uses �, COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Process City of Tigard- Economic Opportunities Analysis 114 • Task 1:Preparation Task 2:Trends Analysis • Community Economic • Forecast Job Growth by Sector Development Objectives(CEDO'S) • Identify Employment Clusters that Align with CEDO's 1 Task 6:Implementation Task 3:Site Suitability Analysis(Demand) • Recommendation on • Floor Space Needed to Accommodate Growth Policies and Strategies • Vacant Land Needs 1 Task 5:Assessment of Potential Task 4:Inventory of Suitable Sites (Supply) • Reconciliation of Demand vs. Supply • Buildable Lands Analysis • Growth Scenario • Redevelopment Potential COGAN ' OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 1 : Community Econ. Dev. Objectives 1 . Encourage family-wage jobs 2. Develop existing industry clusters . Promote efficient development of employment lands . Ensure flexible and adaptive regulatory practices 5. Focus growth in designated centers and corridors b. Limit retail and service uses in industrial areas; support neighborhood commercial areas . Encourage businesses that are environmentally and economically sustainable COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 2: Trends Analysis ■ Forecast job growth by sector ■ What type of growth is probable for Metro region? ■ What type of growth do we want in Tigard? ■ Family-wage employment ■ Targeted clusters COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 3: Site Suitability Analysis (Demand) ■ Project land needs based on forecast job growth ■ Analyzed three "land need" scenarios ■ Floor space needed to accommodate growth ■ General job sector by building type ■ Redevelopment/vacant building assumptions ■ Vacant land needs COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN i Task 4: Inventory of Suitable Sites (Supply) 1 Buildable Lands . + Inventory Wasfiingkonm� January 1,20I0 • t Regionales A ry City of Tigard _ `t ._,_,„,,,A 111 u ��m � Oregon aA ri1 IN � �11i ! 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OP \ y 1rCOGAN OC TIGARD COGAN Task 4: Inventory of Suitable Sites (Supply) ■ Buildable lands analysis ■ Supply of vacant industrial, commercial, and mixed- use zoned properties ■ Redevelopment potential ■ Based on improvement to land ratio ■ High, moderate, and low potential ■ Check capacity to accommodate cluster needs COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 5: Assessment of Potential ■ Reconciliation of demand vs. supply ■ Analyzed three "land need" scenarios ■ "Land efficient" scenario is appropriate ■ Requires no rezoning of vacant property ■ Consistent with current conditions and identified City "vision" COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 5: Assessment of Potential ■ City has a limited supply of vacant industrial & employment lands ■ City is limited in ability to expand boundaries ■ Good supply of"high redevelopment potential" ■ Redevelopment ■ Downtown, Triangle, 99W Corridor, WSRC ■ Future opportunity with HCT COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Task 6: Implementation Recommendations ■ Review existing Comp Plan language ■ Two types of recommendation: ■ Implement the EOA (policies) ■ Address future economic development activities (recommended action measures) ■ Commission feedback on draft potential changes COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN Next Steps • Feb. 28th - Economic Development Presentation • March 7th - Final review of draft EOA • April 4th - Public Hearing on draft EOA COGAN OWENS TIGARD COGAN 41 • City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: President Dave Walsh and Planning Commission Members From: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner Re: Economic Opportunities Analysis Advisory Committee Date: January 31, 2011 At the February 7th meeting, the Planning Commission will act in its role as the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) Advisory Committee. The process to complete the EOA is composed of six tasks: Task 1: Preparation & Community Economic Development Objectives Task 2: Trends Analysis Task 3: Site Suitability Analysis (Demand) Task 4: Inventory of Suitable Sites (Supply) Task 5: Assessment of Potential (Reconciliation of Demand vs. Supply) Task 6: Implementation The first five tasks have been completed and reviewed by the Commission. The result was consensus by the Commission that the "efficient land need" scenario is appropriate for Tigard's future employment, commercial, and industrial land needs. This scenario will not require any rezoning of property at this time. This scenario is consistent with the City's limited supply of vacant land and its strategy for the redevelopment of Downtown Tigard, the Tigard Triangle, and the Pacific Highway Corridor. The Commission is now being asked to help develop policies and strategies to complete Task 6.A good starting point is to review the current Goal 9: Economic Development policies and recommended action measures (see Attachment 1) in the newly updated Tigard Comprehensive Plan. The Commission did a thorough job during the update process and City staff and the consultant team does not see a need for wholesale changes. It will also be beneficial for the Commission to consider implementation language in two ways: 1. Language to implement the EOA and its "efficient land need" scenario (primarily policies) 2. Language to address the Commission's interest in future economic development activities beyond the scope of the EOA (primarily recommended action measures) 1 City staff and the consultant team have developed some draft changes to Tigard Comprehensive Plan language for the Commission to consider. The language is found below and based on Statewide Planning Goal 9: Economic Development guidelines and discussion with the Commission throughout the EOA process. Community Economic Development Objectives (CEDOs) The majority of CEDOs are already embedded in existing policies. One new policy is recommended: "The City shall encourage neighborhood commercial uses to meet smart growth goals." Commitment to Provide Adequate Sites and Facilities and Commitment to Provide a Short-Term Supply of Land The commitment to provide adequate public facilities is embedded in existing Policy 9.1.4 of the Comprehensive Plan. One new policy is recommended to describe the commitment to provide adequate sites and a short-term land supply: "The City shall monitor and update its Buildable Lands Inventory to ensure adequate short and long-term supplies of buildable employment land." Provide for Prime Industrial Land Development on Large Lots Existing Policy 9.1.7 addresses the need to protect prime industrial land but does not address the need for large lots. It is recommended the policy be revised as follows: "The City shall limit the development of retail and service land uses in Metro-designated industrial areas, and especially on lots of 10 or more acres, to preserve the potential of these lands for industrial jobs." Promote Targeted Redevelopment in Downtown and Other Areas This issue is addressed by several existing policies and recommended action measures,but most directly by Policy 9.3.1: "The City shall focus a significant portion of future employment growth and high-density housing development in its Metro-designated Town Center (Downtown); Regional Center (Washington Square);High Capacity Transit Corridor (Hwy 99W); and the Tigard Triangle." No new language is proposed. Assist property owners with the Oregon Industrial Site Certification Process A new recommended action measure is suggested: "Assist property owners with the Oregon Industrial Site Certification Process to help preserve and market the City's inventory of industrial lands." Economic Development Marketing and Incentives Directed Towards Strategic Clusters This issue is addressed indirectly by several recommended action measures, but could benefit from more concise language. A new recommended action measure is suggested: "Explore an economic development marketing and incentives program targeting strategic business clusters." 2 Work with ODOT to Address Mobility Standards Capacity issues on state highways (particularly Pacific Highway,Hwy. 217, and Interstate 5) impact economic development opportunities through trip caps,limited floor-to-area ratios, and required road improvements that are expensive. The conversation is just getting started at the regional level. A new recommended action measure is suggested: "Work with state and regional partners to develop alternative mobility standards that will benefit the community and its economic development efforts." Develop an Economic Development Strategy This request from the Planning Commission is addressed in recommended action measure 9.1.i: "Develop a formal City of Tigard economic development program and strategy to implement the community's economic development goals and policies and consider the creation of an Economic Development Director position to develop and implement the program." No new language is proposed. Comments from John Frewing Mr. Frewing provided public comment at the end of the January 3, 2011 BOA meeting. He recommends the City concentrate on creating a highly desirable and livable community (parks, open spaces,good public facilities, etc.) that would help foster economic development. The Tigard Comprehensive Plan addresses these issues in policies 9.3.2 and 9.3.3, and again in several recommended action measures. No new language is proposed. Metro Designated Centers and Corridors The Metro Council, at the request of Tigard City Council,recently approved an amendment of the Tigard Town Center Boundary to include the entire Tigard Urban Renewal District and the Tigard Triangle. The City is required to adopt this change into its Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends this occurs during the adoption of the BOA. No new language is proposed, just the adoption of the map. Next steps in the process: February 28, 2011 Special Meeting for Economic Development Presentation March 7, 2011 Final review of draft Economic Opportunities Analysis April 4, 2011 Public Hearing on draft Economic Opportunities Analysis Steve Faust, Senior Planner for Cogan Owens Cogan,will join us for the discussion. 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The Project Objectives regional coordinated planning effort being HCC Corridor Land Use Plan is expected to be referred to as the "Southwest Corridor Plan.” completed in approximately 16 months. It will The objectives of the Tigard High Capacity The SW Corridor Plan is comprised of five be coordinated with the larger SW Corridor Transit (HCT) Corridor Land Use Plan are to: separate plans. These include land use plans Plan effort described above. for the cities of Tigard,Tualatin, and Portland Enhance ability of transit to support City's that are focused on identifying land uses to support future transit investments. In Tigard aspires to promote a vision and local aspirations for growth; with these land use plans,Metro, Enhance City's ability to warrant HCT conjunction high quality of life with investment; ODOT, and TriMet are leading efforts opportunities or health, Promote transit-oriented development specifically addressing multi-modal f transportation analyses, needs, and solutions. mobility, and community consistent with the Metro 2040 Concept Plan Corridor and Station Community prosperity. designations and with the HCT Plan SEP The TGM: Tigard High Capacity Transit Corridor ` 1 Land Use Plan (HCT Corridor Land Use Plan) targets; will identify locations and land use Develop strategic messaging to This Public Involvement/Communications communicate with citizens and decision characteristics for potential future high Plan for the Tigard HCl Corridor Land Use makers; capacity transit (HCT) stations. HCT can take Plan identifies the public outreach and manyforms: the most common are Bus Rapid Meet state,local, and regional goals,plans, p involvement elements as they relate Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT). and standards,including,but not limited specifically to planning in Tigard. Some The purpose of the HCT Corridor Land Use to, the 2040 Concept Plan,RTP, HCT, Plan is to help the Tigard community identify elements of this public involvement plan will SEP,TPR and OHP; lay the foundation for on-going Tigard the best land use and development Identify potential station area locations community engagement as other elements of alternatives in a way that integrates throughout the study area, considering transportation with land use planning, and the SW Corridor Plan and HCT planning opportunities and constraints; and progress. 1 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan T Local Aspirations Key Principles/Priorities , r " The Tigard HCT Station Area Land Use Plan Project will be guided by the following key iI' �- -, : :, ° ' will lay a foundation for community principles and priorities: y r ; - investments in the Pacific Highway corridor , between Portland and Sherwood. In addition Tigard is partnering with other regional to the longer range regional outcomes, the agencies and jurisdictions to bring plan must recognize and support local potential HCT and other community aspirations that reflect the values and investments to the SW Corridor. priorities of the Tigard community. SW Corridor planning is an opportunity Pacific Highway at Highway 217 to promote economic development and Through this planning process Tigard aspires prosperity in the SW Corridor by planning Develop a preferred land use alternative, to: for an integrated land use and opportunities for transit-oriented transportation system with reliable and developments, and recommendations Bring together our community's vision for accessible transportation services and leading to proposed Tigard the integration of HCT and land use; facilities. Comprehensive Plan and Development Accommodate growth in a way that Code map and text amendments preserves existing residential (contingent on further planning,project We Need Your Input neighborhoods; development, and funding of the HCT alignment). Adopt a planning approach that Online recognizes the diversity of community Submit your comments at www.tigard- interests and desires; or.gov/hct. This project is partially funded by a grant Provide housing, employment,leisure, and transportation choices and options; E-mail from the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program, a joint Promote a high quality of life with Send your comments and questions about program of the Oregon Department of opportunities for health, mobility, and the HCT Land Use Plan process to Judith community prosperity; Gray, Senior Transportation Planner, at Transportation and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. This Ensure equity; judith(atigard-or.gov. TGM grant is financed,in part,by federal Create vibrant and economically viable Safe,Accountable, Flexible, Efficient neighborhood, corridor, downtown, and Mail Transportation Equity Act:A Legacy for station area activity; and Send comments or questions to: City of Tigard I Attn: Judith Gray 113125 Users (SAFETY-LU),local government, and Improve environmental quality and SW Hall Blvd. I Tigard, OR 97223 State of Oregon funds. natural resources. 2 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan A multimodal transportation system is o Design session&public necessary in order to efficiently balance meeting HCT Land Use Plan the diversity of housing, employment, o Draft plan development TIMELINE mobility, and development desires and o Launch HCT Team Activities interests represented in the Tigard o Open house Winter 2010 Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Winter 2011 KICKOFF community. • Approval Process Project eat up SW Corridor planning is an opportunity o Planning Commission ASSESSMENT/COLLABORATION to transform Pacific Highway through o City Council Existing Conditions and Typologies Definition long-term redevelopment and DRAFT PLAN DEVELOPMENT transportation investments. Schedule Finalize Station Community Plans Past HCT planning experience will help to Formal inform the current planning in Tigard to The project phases are to be carried out Legislative Process ensure that its land use designations and within an 18 month time period from the urban design principles will support future Notice to Proceed from the State of Oregon community, transit, and other Department of Transportation. transportation investments. Next Steps II. Process At the conclusion of this TGM contract, Project Phases some aspects of the Communication Plan will continue in support of SW Corridor efforts. Project Kickoff Specific elements expected to continue after o Approve Communication Plan completion of the TGM contract include o Get the word out HCT Team activities,TTAC engagement, City website updates, and collaboration with other • Launch the CAC agencies involved in SW Corridor Planning. • Recruit HCT Team • Stakeholder interviews • Launch web materials + Assessment and Collaboration o Determine existing conditions o Develop options 3 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan III. Public Involvement Public Involvement Plan Title 6 Requirements The Public Involvement Plan must include specific steps to provide opportunities for s - - The public involvement plan seeks to achieve participation by federal Title VI communities. The City and Consultant shall utilize the the goals outlined in the Tigard j Comprehensive Plan and to include a broad ODOT Title VI (1964 Civil Rights Act) Plan — I ., guidance to identifyTitle VI populations, cross section of the community, consistent p p �� with federal requirements for Title VI formulate public involvement strategies, and .-- - 4 . r f, communities. report outreach efforts to and participation by _ '= '$ 4-•. Title VI communities. - � '4_ Tigard Comprehensive Plan IL _' The Public Involvement Plan will implement Communication Principles ..,....../.4. >- the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Citizen Involvement Goals,which are as follows: Early identification of key messages will University of Oregon Architecture Students present model of contribute to initial and ongoing project Tigard Pacific Highway corridor Goal 1.1: Provide Citizens, affected communications. The project management agencies, and other jurisdictions the team will refine and coordinate messaging and Some concerns will not be able to be fully opportunity to participate in all phases also explore options for creating visual addressed during this process and, of the planning process. elements to tie together the Tigard HCT regardless of which potential station areas Corridor Land Use Plan in the context of are selected, there will be challenges. Goal 1.2 Ensure all Citizens have other citywide and regional efforts. Continued cooperation among agencies, access to: citizens, and other jurisdictions will be A. Opportunities to communicate The project team will make every effort to required to resolve issues as the project directly to the City; and provide timely information and answer advances. B. Information on issues in an questions from the public. Changes will not occur overnight. There understandable form. Interaction and engagement will improve will be ongoing opportunities for citizens the quality of planning for potential to influence this process. Specifically the Plan will ensure that citizens transit-supportive land uses selected for A lot is still unknown about the direction and other stakeholders can participate, potential station areas in the Tigard HCT planning might take;yet, there is communicate and receive information about portion of the SW Corridor. great value to the community in the Tigard HCT Corridor Land Use Plan. 4 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan participating in a robust manner in the work; make contract-related decisions; 1 1 HCT Corridor Land Use Plan. and provide guidance, coordinate, and SW Corridor planning is an The HCT Land Use Plan will inform but act as a liaison to the project Technical opportunity to transform not determine a specific HCT alignment. Advisory Committee (TAG). ❖ Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Pacific Highwqy through —The TAC will include stakeholder long-term redevelopment and Key players agencies,including but not limited to transportation investments. ODOT,Department of Land t Conservation and Development, + Project Management Team (PMT) — TriMet,Metro, the City of Tigard, the half of the project. The intent of the The Project Managers are Crista City of Portland, the City of King HCT Team is to have an on-going Gardner (Metro),Judith Gray and City,Washington County, and Water group of citizen liaisons to facilitate Sean Farrelly (City). Together with Environment Services. The TAC will community outreach for this TGM Lidwien Rahman, ODOT's Project provide technical review, ensure project as well as further planning Manager, and Jason Franklin, the coordination amongagencies and Manager,the City activities related to future HCT Consultant Project g other planning efforts in the Study planning. and Metro Project Managers form the Area, and ensure compliance with Project Management Team (PMT). state and regional plans,policies, and The job of the PMT is to direct the standards. Stakeholders Consultant,City, and Metro staff ••• Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) — 5 " The CAC will provide community + Residents—those who live in and near 4r ,,,,„. representative review and ensure the Tigard community. l. , ❖ Businesses and employees—those 4 ;rye coordination with community efforts ,- who operate businesses or work in the t-6` -- and public opinion. The Tigard Tigard portion of the SW Corridor. I! ”""n""°� Transportation Advisory Committee g r Nrri (1"I'AC) will serve as the CAC for this + Property owners—those who own . _ property in the Tigard portion of the « 'w4., r ., -, ',� ' At,_ project. SW Corridor. High Capacity Transit Team (HCT + } R� ` ` Team) —Formation of an HCT Team Commuters or through-travelers— " �" those who travel through the Tigard will be one outcome of this project. portion of the SW Corridor. HCT Team members will be • The SW Corridor includes the area inside the Tigard Triangle identified,in part, through stakeholder Advocacy groups—those with a interviews, and will play an active role particular interest in the Tigard in community outreach in the latter portion of the SW Corridor. For 5 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan instance,those engaged with providing affordable housing in Tigard (Community Partners for Affordable Housing),increasing travel on foot (Willamette Pedestrian Coalition) and by bicycle (Bicycle Transportation Alliance),or protecting our natural resources (Tualatin Riverkeepers). ❖ Internal partners—those who participate in the governance of the City of Tigard. This includes the Tigard City Council,Planning Commission,Boards and Committees, and City staff. ❖ External Partners—those who are outside the city limits but have a heightened interest in this project. This includes outside agencies, jurisdictions, and transportation providers. 6 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan IV. Public Involvement/Communications Activities Phase Who's Deliverable/Description PK AC DP AP Target Audience(s) Delivery Method Responsible? Opportunities for Participation: 1. CAC meetings: Tigard's Q Q Q Q ❖Residents Meetings City of Tigard: Transportation Advisory Committee ❖Business Owners scheduled organize (TTAC) will serve as the CAC for this ❖Property Owners throughout the Consultant: project. TTAC was created to act as ❖Internal Partners process facilitate an advisory body to the Tigard City Council and staff and to provide a venue for citizen involvement opportunities in transportation matters and increase community awareness of transportation issues that affect the City of Tigard. 2. HCT Team: The intent of the HCT Q Q Q ❖Residents Meetings City of Tigard Team is to have an on-going group of :•Business Owners scheduled citizen liaisons to facilitate community ❖Property Owners throughout the outreach for this project as well as ❖Internal Partners process further planning activities related to future HCT development. 3. Open House: The City of Tigard will Q ❖All stakeholders Open house City of Tigard host an open house. The event will be scheduled in the organized to inform/involve target assessment and participants, disseminate/reinforce collaboration project messages, and promote phase connections between project team members and stakeholders. 7 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan Phase Who's Deliverable/Description PK AC DP AP Target Audience(s) Delivery Method Responsible? 4. Project Design Workshop: A half- Q ❖PMT Project design City of Tigard: day design session and evening public ❖ CAC workshop organize and event will be held to help determine ❖Residents scheduled in the publicize the typologies to use within the ❖Business Owners assessment and corridor and a general HCT route. ❖ Property Owners collaboration Metro: Facilitate phase 5. School Outreach: Opportunities for Q ❖Residents Meetings City of Tigard participation will be extended to local scheduled with the schools and/or school groups. Tigard Youth Advisory Council and/or at Tigard schools 6. Comment period: The opportunities Q Q Q Q ❖All stakeholders Online Comment City of Tigard for public comment will be advertised Form in advance. Such opportunities include Citizen Advisory Committee meetings, Time allowed at online comment form, the open house, scheduled meetings etc. Opportunities for Communication: F 7. Stakeholder Interviews: The purpose Q ❖All stakeholders Interviews City of Tigard of these interviews is to solicit scheduled in opinions regarding community project kickoff investments and the potential for phase transit-supportive development. These interviews will be an opportunity to recruit members for the HCT Team. 8 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan Phase Who's Deliverable/Description PK AC DP AP Target Audience(s) Delivery Method Responsible? 8. Community briefings and Outside Q Q •Residents Meetings scheduled City of Tigard Events: City staff will offer Businesses throughout presentations to interested community ❖Property Owners assessment and groups and key stakeholders at their ❖Advocacy groups collaboration and regular meetings. This will include draft plan presentations to the Tigard Chamber development of Commerce. Potential outsited events include a bus survey, the Tigard Area Farmers Market, etc. _ 9. City Council/Planning Q Q Q ❖Residents Presentations at Project Management Commission briefings: Tigard City ❖Businesses Planning Team Council and Planning Commission will ❖Property Owners Commission and be briefed on project progress in work ❖Advocacy groups City Council sessions at key intervals.Members will ❖Internal Partners also be invited to participate in events, and will receive project materials. 10. Outside events: Informational booths Q Q ❖Residents Events scheduled City of Tigard at community events ❖Businesses in first two phases ❖Property Owners 11. Enhanced Web Tools: Interactive LI ❖Residents Project web page City of Tigard materials on the project website will ❖Businesses help to enhance knowledge about the ❖Property Owners project and provide opportunities to submit comments. 9 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan Phase Who's Deliverable/Description PK AC DP AP Target Audience(s) Delivery Method Responsible? Opportunities for Information: 12. Website/webpage: Timely Q Q Q Q ❖Residents City of Tigard City of Tigard information will be posted/updated on ❖Businesses website Pacific Communications the City of Tigard's website. Website ❖Property Owners Highway project Team updates may be announced to ❖Advocacy groups page interested stakeholders through email +Internal Partners communications. 13. Pacific Highway Model: The Q Q ❖All stakeholders Display at project City of Tigard Portland Urban Architecture Research events Communications Laboratory (PUARL) of the University Team of Oregon—Portland developed a model of Pacific Highway through Tigard. The model will be displayed at appropriate events. 14. Information material/display(s): Q Q Q Q ❖All stakeholders Delivery method City of Tigard Project information will be made will depend on the Communications available in multiple formats: maps, type of Team flyers, factsheets, mail distribution, informational posters, customer counter handouts, material/display(s) project displays, etc. 15. Community Development Listserv: Q Q Q Q ❖All stakeholders Email Listsery City of Tigard Information will be created and Communications distributed periodically to interested Team parties and other subscribers through email. Frequency and content of messages will be adapted to project activities. 10 Public Involvement Plan: Tigard High Capacity Transit Land Use Plan Phase Who's Deliverable/Description PK AC DP AP Target Audience(s) Delivery Method Responsible? 16. Expanded resource list: To provide 0 ❖All stakeholders Project web page Project Management the community with educational Team resources, an expanded resource list will be developed and posted online. 17. Neighborhood Networks: Provide 0 Q Q E1 Residents Press Releases Communications updates to the Neighborhood Network ❖Businesses Team web administrators. +Property Owners 18. News media outreach: The 0 Q Q Q ❖All stakeholders Press releases and Communications Communications Team will prepare Cityscape Newsletter Team stories about the program for The articles Times, Oregonian, Cityscape Newsletter, and other local media, to announce the project, extend event invitations, provide timely information, and highlight project milestones/ accomplishments. 11 City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: Mayor Dirksen and Members of the City Council From: David Walsh, Planning Commission President Re: Planning Commission Recommendation - CPA2011-00002 Date: April 25, 2011 On Monday,April 4, 2011, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Tigard 2011 Economic Opportunities Analysis (CPA2011-00002), a city periodic review task, and made a unanimous recommendation that the Tigard City Council: 1. Adopt the Tigard 2011 Economic Opportunities Analysis as a component of Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 9: Economic Development; 2. Amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 9: Economic Development goals,policies, and recommended action measures; and 3. Amend Tigard Comprehensive Plan Glossary. The Commission acted as the advisory committee during the development of the EOA; reviewing and providing direction during a series of seven meetings. This thorough review, along with the professional assistance provided by the periodic review grant funds, allowed the Commission to formulate an EOA that not only met the requirements of statewide Planning Goal 9,but the specific needs of the community. This includes an acknowledgement of the importance of the redevelopment of underutilized employment and industrial lands, the efficient use of vacant lands, and some actions that could be undertaken to improve the economic climate in Tigard. The Commission feels two particular recommended actions deserve some immediate consideration, but also understands the budgetary implications. These include 1) monitoring local and regional development initiatives; and 2) exploring an economic development marketing and incentives program targeting strategic business clusters. The Commission is interested in a continued dialogue on these recommended actions. The lone controversial component of CPA2011-00002 was whether definitions in the glossary would suffice for adopting an expanded Tigard town center boundary. The Commission found this immaterial to the adoption and effectiveness of the EOA,which is the focus of the periodic review work task. Ultimately, the boundary decision lies with Metro and the definitions are valid either way. The Commission enjoyed the process to develop the Tigard 2011 Economic Opportunities Analysis and believes it will serve the community well.