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Ord 2216 - Amend Comp Plan Downt COUNCIL BILL NO. 1891 ORDINANCE NO. 2216 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WOODBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN CHANGES RELATED TO DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan establishes certain land uses, and WHEREAS, the City ofW oodburn, in conjunction with the Woodburn Downtown Association secured a grant from the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments to develop a program for the revitalization of the old downtown area; and WHEREAS, a product of this downtown revitalization effort was to make certain legislative amendments to the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, public hearings were conducted by the Planning Commission and City Council to receive needed input from the citizens of Woodburn into said legislative revisions; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Woodburn Comprehensive Plan is amended to add and incorporate the modifications contained in Attachment "A". Section 2. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor. Approved as to form';'n~~ City Attorney 6-'L-&f1J Date APPROVED: ~ Nancy A. Passed by the Council Submitted to the Mayor Approved by the Mayor June 8, 1998 June 9, 1998 June 9, 1998 Page 1 - COUNCIL BILL NO. 1891 ORDINANCE NO. 2216 ,. ...,--- --~. . ...... '."..._-_.._.~..__'"_.....~,._.... -.._ _.._.__.'<." ,_4'- ....._. ""'_'_..___.._,___._ Filed in the Office of the Recorder ATTEST: ~~ Mary e t, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon June 9, 1998 Page 2 - COUNCIL BILL NO. 1891 ORDINANCE NO. 2216 .. ,,,~. _._._ ..___._~__... ._>--_.'...n ". .. A. CommerclaI ATTACHMENT A Page-L of II{ There is a total of approximately 483 acres of commercial1and inside the UGB and the city limits. Of this 483 aaes there are approximatdy 252 acres which are developed. There is a total of28 acres which are underdeveloped. The rernainil1g 203 acres of Commercial land is considered undeveloped. There are essentially five locations for commercial activity. The first is the downtown area which forms an historic center for the city. This was the bust1ing commercial center when the main form of transportation was the railroad. However, since the development of automobile transit the downtown has been largely bypassed and ignored as new businesses flocked first to Highway 99E and then to the 1-5 Interchange to receive the benefits ofbigh traffic and visibility. The downtown is an area of older buildings and contains some of the most historic sites in Woodburn, most notably the old City Hall, the Sett1emier House, the old Woodburn Public Library and many other fine residences and commercial buildings which were constructed prior to the turn of the centwy, or shortly thereafter. While the buildings are in generally good condition, the lack of business activity in recent years has lead to a decline of the maintenance of these buildings. An overall renovation and beautification of this commercial area is encouraged by the city. With ~yJv}lulcul a..n.1.1~u~y~vU oftl~ &\,oQ g. hish.Il:'" tlh....uu.. .d~uld he. dGy",IOJ)cd. t.~.I1~yc., ofloyyCl ~~.~ ~.clopil~lt ~~6~ t~'~) And TJ~" Imp~t F '^'" ~'~} ~1.v..1d l,~ ..~Gd to ~~u1u8" those nho .....\>...oc wudh.'lS b..adi.~. Cottage mdustries, and specialty shops should b" cuC6....\6cd to J..,ydul' ~u tb", &~ ~J.Ul~t~) ".,..uvwudi..16 tile. DOnulOnJ.l. lIi.\b.,l:", Dista:cl (DIlD). and professional offices that are not necessarily dependent on high levels of vehicular traffic. The second Commercial location is along Highway 99E. This area can be defined as a strip commercial development. Although much of this commercial land use began in the County prior to zoning, the city until recent years has hot taken any measures to stop the spread of commeccial development. The city is now taking an active role in the improvement of this Highway 99E commeccial development Through the Site Plan Review process upgrades and beautification of this commercial area are possible. One of the current steps in this improvement is to encourage redevelopment at higher densities. This is accomplished by allowing growth upwards instead of outward. Another improvement of this commercial zone is through driveway consolidation. This is accomplished by the Access Management Ordinance, through which the overall objective is to consolidate driveway access points to provide for smoother traffic flows with less disruptions. The Ordinance is in place to cover the area North of Lincoln street to the Northern City Limits. Future work should include covering the area South of Lincoln street to the Southern extents of the commercial zoning. The third commercial area in Woodburn is the 1-5 Interchange. This are serves as an interstate service center. IT is a freeway oriented service center. This area also has a more regional retail orientation than the rest ofWoodbum. Improvements to the interchange are needed to accommodate development, facilitate traffic flows and to alleviate congestion. The fourth commercial area is the 2l4/2l1/99E "Four Comers" intersection. This area has become an important commercial district within the city. This "Four Comers" area serves as a local retail 14 -" .".-..".. ----- ATTACHMENT~ Page......2... of I topographic variation, lIDd this, combiuccl wiIh . weI1 established urblD forest lIDd dease paUem of ~stiDg ~ has minimi...! lII.Yilllp8Ctd~-11CeIIic views lIDd sites. The City'. eImdion varies DO IIIIII'C 1han tlxty feet to fifty feet wiIhin lbc entire plmmina _ The City will, 00--, be _itive to lbc poIential for 8CC11ic views when rcviewiDg DeW dcvdllpllellt l'CqIals. K. Water Areas, WetIaads, WatenIIeds ad Groundwater Resources The City is in lbc area ""<' .'lJ J: i bylbc PuddiDg~ W.....6d A Pudding River WaIa'8hcd Council has beea establisbcd for 1bis waIlnbcd area IDd lbc city is III 8Cliw:)IlU1icipant in 1bis council. CrIlCb in 1be oily iDcludc Mill Creek in 1be cenJral part lIDd Senecal Oeek OJ! lbc -.a._ Both creeb nut in . gcnenUy IKlI'IhcasterIy direction. The State I>epartmcnt of Eaviroamenta1 quality has provided lbc City with informatiOll identifying . _itive shallow groundwaaer lIqUifer UDderIying lbc entire City lIDd urblD ftinge. The City'. cIrinlcing wata' is drawn fiom deeper- ~ oflbc lIqUifer which n DOt~ IeDsitive. The aquifer is drawn clown in the _lIDd fall months, but recovers to IIppJUXimateIy lbc same lJJIDJJallevel after heavy winter rains, nonnalIy 30-40 inches. Recharge of 1be aquifer lIppean to be pimariJy from BUlface water infillration. The City is aware of lbc poteDtial impacts 10 groundwaaer that \UIderground 8Iorage tsDks, sJorm drainage, chemical spills, residP.lltial on-site sewage disposal systems, and other similar land uses can have. The.rd'ore, through the Lming Ordin.nce Chapter Eleven, Si1e Plan Review Process, the City will notify DEQ of any ~ to develop, change, alter, or expand prope.-ty in any way that could poIential1y impact groundwaJer and 1Urtber, the City will support and enforce any requiranems 01" recxvn.......d_tions ~ or m_ntIated by State law 01" agency. The area north of Highway 214 to lbcoorthemCity Rnnndory a!ongMill Oeekhas beea identified as WetllIDd areas by the DivisiOll of State Lands. L Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas are not preseat in Woodbmn according to the LCDC definition for the natura1 resoun:e. M. Historic Areas, Sites, Structures, ad Objects Historic areas, sites, Slruclures,lIDd objecbl wiIhin lbc City include: The following structures are the most notable based on age, unique architecture, and historical significance. The Settlernier House at 335 Settlemier; The City's Old City Hall at 550 First Street; The Original City Ubrary at 280 Second Street;and The Bank of Woodburn BtJildi"Q.(1891) at 347 Front Street, and The Bank Building (1890) at 199 Front Street and Arthur The Settlernier House located at the corner of Senlernier and Garfield and the original Woodburn City Hall are both Rsted on the National Register of Historic Places. These two are impottant historic sites in Woodburn. Several older homes in Woodburn in the downtown area are of interest for historic and architectural reasons. 18 __0_.. 'T' ::=:~~~t ~i~~~dJ:~~~i_~~ ~~~~~; O~~:t~~.~~ ~~:~: l~~ ;;'t;; ::~:::~::es, ShOli.d be gl.e..IIJS1at>...~ 'g .. h~stonc P.1__.U"lIiiIll"~I. ATTACHMENT -.A Page~ of~ :~,~~;"Q .st.u<.tu,c.. lire 11.4 ",cal ....t..blc b..~od II.. 1196. u..iqu./! 1Irc/.iltct..rlll .!ioI,J ',ialorieol 3tGn.f,GJ., .G6. Ti\c. Origi..al Cilr UbUIF, a..d ~~ ~~~ ~~"~.~~ ~;4n~ ~nd Auhur G.~.:'htJ e:r, :,aN Dn /),"31 d,Jd b:IGDAI t.,C! &"fc 0, l'1<t.~d6~..J 11SS,} The Original City Ubrary was erected in 1914. It consists of two stories and serves as an annex to the new library. The structure Is faced with light clay brick and is Styled in a Carnegie design which calls for a practical rather than a cosmetic facade. The original City Hall was bUl7t approximately the same time as the library which also consists of the Carnegie Design which was quite prevalent as an architectural standard for public buildings for that period. 1'1\6 aid St."" 00"1 r.Oltllll,d Artl,,j{ nllS build ii, 189Elllrld nllS Glllled tl..e Btd," of 'Ilclldbtl.... The Bank of Woodburn at 347 Front Street consists of a two story structure that still has extruded trim and decorated parapet on the second story. ;:: ::;co...:I SIO" .s./!. .~J 4..1I1..1:61;"Q IIrell 10, tr,1l E:1,a,,,be. of Co",j"el~e a"d otr,,::, con,n,u"il, grou..,.-:t. ~a~r:': ';~~~.I~~~C;: =~~~n ~ th~ ;~'f'~'::~:~ ~;: j:::~~~~: t.;~ :::~~ :Z::~tE.~i.?;:'''?~~:'~~:.'~:~:::~~E ::.~:,~:~a::~~~:n:~:: t1::I..: ~~ ~,e b..Hdi"ll. Recently, the City adopted a new Downtown design and I lis to, ie Conservation District. expanded its boundaries and implemented specific design criteria that affects new construction and rehabilitatio,,; of existing s.truc~ures. ~I:~~l~'~~~ t~ ~J ;;~ ~~:'~ (~:~, :~~~..ried i.. tl.e 001,......1,110_..& F'Ia.. &. , '_tunG abuGtlir& 110'1<1 II II r t r. f; . land uses within this new zone have been reevaluated for compatibility with the intG..I IInd purpose of the lliatorie Conservation District, and for appropriateness based on the scale and capacity of the district itself. IU~ t~~~ ~:~': t::: ~ ~ "elll,:; or '~4b;red lIf)oeial off "lIeG! ,:>..rIJng rlllitJire..,el,tll ...Gfl.. ~Jlloycd f.ol\. the list of pe~I,,~d b~G..\. In addition, the area that is to the west and CtJ//tiguous to the Downtown Design and Conservation District from Second Street to Settlemier Avenue and from Harrison Street to Oak Street reflects the type of housing stock that accompanied the growth and development of the old downtown. 19 ,.....~..,- _.._.'".~--~'- """-'-" . ATTAC~ENT A Page of 1'1- 1r1Storically, this BleB is 8/"1 integnl/ pan of the Downtown DesIgn and Conservation District (DDCDJ BIId therefore should, to the t/f88test degree fJ08$/bIe, be Ilfforded sllTll7sr protections simHar to the DDCD. To accomplish this objective building standsrds are encouraged that add architectural details such as dormers, bays or steep roofs to reflect building designs that are ch/HBCteristic for that period of time for new dwellings, offices or stores or their assessory structures built in this area or other areas in the City that areldentified lIS needing similar protection. This WIIS done by implementing an overlay zone district. One that does not alter the uses allowed in the undetlying zone district or affect existing structures but does impose additional "cosmetic. standards on new construction. The City will continue to pursue an accurate inventory and applicable ordinance to preserve and protect the City's valued historic structures and sites. N. Cultural Areas Cultural areas have not been identified in Woodburn. O. Potential Approved Oregon Recreation Trails Potential and approved Oregon recreation trails within Woodburn have not been identified by the 20. .~ . -_. -<w-""" C. Industrial Lend ATTAC~ENT A Page of I if The problems with projecting needed industrial land are the same as that with commercial land. However, an added problem is created by the City's-is desire to increase the amount of industrial land in the future. The reasons are as follows: . 1. The City would Rite to Increase the amount of local jobs. Woodbum's household Income is fairly low which is caused in a large pan by a portion of the community being retired and low income. The City believes that by insuring that new migrants in the City will be coming to fill local jobs rather than coming to live in new retirement communities will help reverse this present demographic makeup. 2. The City is becoming an integrated, full-fledged community rather than a bedroom community for Portland or Salem. Because of this, more local jobs Would have to be provided to insure that all residents can find jobs locally if they so desire. 3. The Economic Element of the Comprehensive Plan indicated that Woodburn is presently heavily reliant on the agricultural and Manufactured Home industries. However, we are seeing a transition to manufacturing and service oriented business. The City would like to diversify to include other industries which are less subject to the fluctuations of the housing and agricultural markets. D. Downtown Development This-section of the comprehensive Plan outlines the history, the presence, and the future of the Woodburn Ce..tral e...&i,.~.s& Downtown Design and Conservation District IeB9DDCD). This discussion will briefly touch on some of the elements that helped shape the eB9 DDCD, how it survives today as a retaillindu,)l, jal center, and what directions are seen as appropriate for future growth and prosperity. It is important to note that for any downtown area to survive in today's commercial climate, a concerted effort must be made by City officials, property owners, and businessmen alike to put plans into action, and tum ideas into reality. Woodburn's Cc...t'llol Bu..i1,eaa Downtown Design and Conservation District, once a strong, vital center for trade in agriculture and industry, has experienced a gradual and steady decline as the automobile has replaced the train as a primary means for transporting goods. In the early 1970's, State Highway 214 was constructed to the North, leaving the Woodburn eee DDCD without any primary highway access. =~~~~~~~~.~~~, ~f~~~I., I "i~ ,d~~I;'lf;~, al.d .16Iaillra.:.k. 1.05,) dccl:nGd tl. ,1:1 t.:lda,. tl,,, CaD Stlpports detellorat.ng buddl"gJ, alld fen 1"(.1~.1 .1". "IG6&. 43 '._-1'---' . .__._...._~--~.~-~"--_._.._". ....! A ATTACHMENT 't::. Page -k- of _ _ Recent efforts on the part of pOO/ic and private p1a11llelS to design programs to revitalize downtown . have not proven entirely Successful, due In part to the phHosophy that, downtown should be competing with regional shopping centers as a primary retail environment. It Is the purpose of this section to propose a rational direction for growth, emphasizing the development of smaa scale cottage Industry along with a tight cluster of neighborhood retail business. ::: ~~ ~~~~~~, ll"~~~lll eon.p..lili,)l. nill. c:; ~~ ~~ =;1I Mils alld 811.0.. tl,e. don..t......... to ......I........~ n.tI..b;. c)n~1 Idc~lltl, "lid I If, . iii eo. :::;:~ :: I:;::~:::~ 6& a "'~!I:~I,)nG di&b;CI (ll;;:~;: ~ ;:;1. ~~~ ~i:~ =:ri:II:;~:~~a~~~ ~ ~lL~."b_!,-_~. ll<.h.~d,~ ~li::ja:~:.;~~ 4~~1(l::~ ~I ::;: : :':-= ~::l. ::;~= l..~,....~ !." fe.,ll.atllln , U ;;Wj;; S;~;; ~:= :~: ~;:.;~~::. ~"'ti.~~;:; ~,~..Ii:.~:..~ ~"';~ .~::~::.:: =~~: ~~~I~"~~~~ ;:::: :'.6 51, .edtlClicll> .. 'f.effic 1.......(.1 rll\. & fAr..1 II r , ,I; b... GaJ~ bLl.1IS. IX. GOALS AND POUCIES The City has established the following goals and policies as general guides for urban development. (Other elements of the Plan have more specific policies relating to the various subjects dealt with in those elementsl. However, in general these policies will be the guiding factors In decisions relating to land use. LAND USE DEFll\l'nONS Low Density R"llIentIaI - ResidentlaI housing which Is developed at less than 6 dwellings units per gross acre, where low density residential is historically considered single family detached housing, has been the predominant development form. However, in the future other forms of development will undoubtedly occur at greater densities. Typically, low density development may be single famRy detached housing, single family attached housing, Manufactured Home subdivision (selling lots to Manufactured Home owners), planned unit developments, at 12 or less units per acre. Development should have a high proportion of owner occupied housing, as conventional single family subdivisions do today. High Density ResIdentiBI - Residential developments which have density greater than 12 dwelling units per gross acre but less than 25 dwelling units per gross acre are considered high density 45 ,- ....- ."....--- .,.,_.~,".._-~.- -- .-..-., .,..~..~.--~ --'-.' .,_."._,_.,.,._..._~----,~- ATTACHMENT Page -2- of A /tf relying on the private automobile to go from shop to shop. Therefore. acreage site lots should be encouraged to develop "mall type" developments that allow a one stop and shop opportunity. Commercial developments or commercial development patterns which require the use of the private automobile shall be discouraged. 8-4. Architectural design of commercial areas should be attractive with a spacious feeling and enough ~ to reduce the visual impact of large expanses of asphalt parking areas. 8-5. It would be of benefit to the entire City to have the 1,;alo,i.:;lIl ce..M. of Woodburn's Downtown Design and Conservation District an active. healthy commercial area. Downtown redevelopment should be emphasized and the City should in iu aGtion3, "..Got-rage. II".. Gom~..G~Gial de.alopn.6111 to IOG6t6 dOnnt~nll .."'u 6pplvp.;at6 encourage property owners to form a local improvement district to help finance doentown improvements. 8-6. Commercial offICe and other low traffic generating commercial retail uses can be located on collectors or in close proximity to residential areas if care in architecture and site planning is exercised. The. City should insure by proper regulations that any commercial uses located close to residential areas have the proper architectural and landscaping buffer zones. 8-7. The Downtown Goals and Policies are included in Section IX of the Plan and are intended as general guidelines to help the City and its residents reShape the downtown into a vital part of the community. Generally. development goals are broken into four categories. short term goals. intennediate term goals. long term goals. and continual goals. Whenever development is proposed within the C80 these goals should be reviewed and applied as necessary so as to maintain balance and uniformity over time. C. Industrial land Use Policies 47 ."... . PorlCies 0-1-1. 0-1-2. 0-1-3. 0-1-4. 0-1-5. 0-1-6. 0-1-7. ATTAcgMENT~ Page of~ The City shall review its subdivision and construction codes periodically to insure that the constnlCtion types which most conserve energy are encouraged in this City, but not at the expense of health and safety. The City shall encourage new COI1S1rUCtion types, within the limits of what can be penn/tted due to health and safety '''quilll'' Ie.lts, to pennit further use of the solar energy which is available In the Woodbum area. The City shall attempt to retrofit, when it becomes cost effective, city buildings and structures so that they may be more energy efficient. In aU new construction for the City energy systems which rely less on fossil fuels shall be investigated, and if cost effective at a long tenn, shall be utilized. Encourage a minimum energy conservation standard for existing residential bUildings. Revise land development standards to provide solar access. Encourage investments in solar energy by protecting solar access. Offer developers a density bonus for development utilizing energy conservation and solar energy measures. P. Downtown B.\'lo__..lv.~1 Design and ConsfllVation DistJict (DDeD) G08Is and Policies Vision for Downtown WoodbtmJ During 1997, City officials, downtown business and property owners, Downtown Woodburn Association and interested citizens developed vision statements describing character and future revitalization of the Downtown. These vision statements shall be recognized by the City as the overall expression of Downtown's future. 1. IMAGE OF DOWNTOWN: DOwntown projects a pOsitive image, one of progress and prosperity. Downtown improvements have been visible and well publicized. Downtown's image consists of a combination of elements - physical appearance, and a look, and feel that it is thriving, safe, and vital. 2. SAFETY: Downtown is a safe, secure place for customers, employees, and the general pubDc. Safety and security are assured by volunteer efforts, and by physical improvements such as Ughting which provides a sense of security. 3. SOCIAL: Downtown is a place where "a diverse community comes together to work, shop, and play. It is a mirror of the community, the community's 1iving room~ All persons in the community feel welcome, and a part of. their downtown. , 4_..._.._......"... 61 - ATTAC~MENT~ Page of~ 4. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT: Downtown is a tJuMng environment for a variety of businesses. The area contains a good mix of types of businesses, a good oversll fnBrketlng program is in plsce, and businesses provide friendly, reIisbIe customer service and convenient hours of operation. IndMdual businesses are clean, attractive and present a good physical appearance. 5. A TTRACTORS: Downtown is the center of community Bfe, and serves as a focus to define the community's historic and cultural heritage. A community fnBrket brings all of the City's diverse communities together every week. Downtown's architecture, the aquatic center and unique businesses serve as a regional attractor. In addition, downtown offers events and opportunities that draw people together to mingle, leam, and enjoy. 6. NEIGHBORHOOD: DOwntown is a part of the City's oldest neighborhood. Businesses, government and employment uses are linked to residential neighborhoods, eduCBtlonal faci6ties, recreation OfJ/JOrtlJnities and good transportation services. Throughout this central neighborhood, both renovation and new development respect the history and traditions of the community. 7. TRANSPORT A TlON: Downtown is easily accessible via the local street system, public transportation, and other alternate modes of transportation. Special transportation facilities improve circulation pattems within the downtown, and provide links between downtown and key events and places. 8. PARKiNG: Downtown contains an ample an convenient supply of parking for customers and employees. While it is not possible to provide downtown parking at the same level as found in shopping centers, good utilization and management of the existing supply of downtown parking has been accomplished. 9. IMPLEMENTATION: Implementing the vision for downtown has involved both private and public investments. Investments are made in the management structure for downtown, and in capital improvements to improve the physical elements Qf downtown. Planning for these investments, and examining options to pay for them is an on-going process invoMng the City, Woodburn Downtown Association, property and business owners. Short Tenn GOIIIs and Policies Goal P-l. Repair &l.d In.pro..4 B...ildh.QS ....itl.il. ti~ COO. Rehabilitation and Financing of the DDCD Policies P-l-l. Because of the decline in both business and industry downtown, many buildings have been abandoned and stand in a state of serious disrepair. It is important in the short teRn that these undesirable, unsafe structures be condemned and demolished if repair and maintenance is not practical. Many buildings have been altered without regard to their surroundings, succumbing to short tenn fads, leaving the buildings quickly looking out of date and incongruent. It is recommended that a system for removing selective building 62 ~ ... P-1-2. Goal ATTACHMENT A Page ~ of I L/- elements, cleaning, maintaining, painting, and adding selective elements be initiated by property owners with overview from a d6......to......n de..Glopn.enl re.~.. eo.....~tNl.. the Woodburn DowntownAssocJation (WDA). Encourage a balanced financing plan to assist property owners in the repair and rehabilitation of strUctures. The Plan may include establishment of the following: a.Provide on-going investments in downtown Improvements. ail.Economic Improvement District - a designated area. within which all properties are taxed at a set rate applied to the value of the property with the tax monies used in a revolving loan fund for building maintenance, and improvement. be.local, State, & National Historic District - a designated district within which resources. and properties are inventoried and identified for historic preservation. cd.Establish a .501 C.3. tax exempt organization for the purpose of qualifying for grants. e.Analyze the feasibility of establishing an urban renewal district as a long-term funding source for Downtown improvements. f.Adopt a capital Improvement program and funding strategy for DOwntown improvements. Capitat improvements sMllI be designed and constructed to be in harmony with the concepts portrayed in the Woodburn Downtown Development Plan, 1997. g. Update the Downtown improvement capital program at least every five years, and involve the Woodburn Downtown Association, property and business own~ in the update process. P-2. Improve Citizen Involvement in the eea DDCD. Policies I" 21. P-2~1. P-2-52. .-----,r'.... :: ~~ ..~~~ :;:..li'~~~~.b.:_t1.:Jccalol. fo, Clit, \.i.:l.e aCli.ilifl:: ~.~.) ~;,i,~ ~=.:.~p, .:t~, da'~' fan..rut, fi./lSb!. dB,.., etG. S, de.elo I.. :;. ~'CIl. ..:~:,J ~:-~.;tL., 1Il~ {o..bljci..j,.~ 11,..c.<l~I: to du....lo.... .Cll'C:~:: ~ ~~;:;;~" tile. ceo .......11 b6 .ecog....."d ~ g ...[(..1 P('..Jlt~...~ dC'IIClIl or ti,l. G. .3 .. . Encourage the organization of a downtown business watch group, where property owners can assist police in eliminating undesirable. illegal behavior in the eeaDDCD. Business owners should encourage the involvement and education of their employees in downtown activities, such as the Woodburn Chamber of Commerce and the WDA. -'I:an.. V':cIGoII.G- .,roQu!anlo "Fl.:.! ..ill QGlrGlatG a :,~~~ :~:~<'l ~f ~ P~;~(; ~..d ~"n..(; 0 f pla~<'l for l... :1'10, ce.. ..1.0 .. ill h. MI. pass their fedn,gs 61',d atl,tud6& alo"9 to fan,JI.. 8l,d fn~nds. 63 P-2-3. Goal P-3. Policies P-3-1. r a 2. P-3-52. ra4. ATTACHMENT~ Page -'-'- of ~ Encourage the City and the Woodburn Downtown Association to oversee al/ development and ensure genetW/ confonnance with this document. Improve Open Space Within the eee DDCD. :::: :::::::= f:-,. 'll..' ~~ t.a... b, .addl.... Iigl,tl..Q. ~~=in9. .;~: ~. ~~fv.).~tiv" !tbtj~n.ll.cll(,. 4l<.. Ubrar, Parl...I'GP';~:;; :;"bi~t{)~;~:: ::: ~:::f :::'bIc ~.~. S, L.....".LlQ IIIMd n,akij,g I, a. . pGGpl~ ...ill '.6.........,,1 tll~ d~..',I0......J, a~ca. Introduce new plant materials to rro"l 5t,~lll AIgI,t of nay the Downtown Design and Conservation District. Including: Ground cover; Shrubs; and Trees. A program to introduce new plant materials would enhance the appearance of the entire rrO,1t 5t.Clll .!llgn,61.1 of downtown. Participation on the part of both the City and the downtown merchants will be needed to see these projects through to a reasonable conclusion. Design a set of uniform sign graphics for the eee DDCD. Using control In developing street graphics provides balance and facilitates easy. pleasant communication betw~ ~pl~ ~nd ~ir environment. A -::~~ r:~I~~"~~~:~ ~ ~ =~~ ~,t1~, ..I~. II s.gl~ and I7lra"I.IC1. P'~ ;; ~. and gj},MI.,;d b, batt. t1,Cl ell, ll..d !I.ll "Elesil1lo Re.ie. d . Points of consideration would include: Area of sign. placement. symbols used. extent of illumination. colors. etc. ::~C:'~f.~~~' p'.~""acd L'",:O.Iln1l!"U M b.1i1dil'9: :::"~r {)~~,~ ~~~~. ~~ '~~.~~'~~I:.~"'::~! '~'~I~II' ...tI, tf~ ~"Gc.,u ~OllJ6 ~ I J.G . I a eOI.IIII....ut., eDIle.a6 dra..IIIgs. Intermediate Tenn G08Is and PoUcies Goal P-4. P-4-1 . ~. Improve Pattern of Circulation Within the eee DDCD. Patterns of pedestrian circulation may-be improved through the repair andlar replacement of sidewalks. A means of providing a sense of place within the downtown carrlle accomplished by replacing damaged sections of sidewalk with a decorative brick like pattern of surfacing. Pedestrian safety atn-be increased by carrying this surfacing pattern across the streets at each intersection thereby creating a different color and texture over which the automobiles travel. 64 ~. P-4-2. P-4-3. P -4 .fo. Goal ATTACHMENT A Page~ of 14- Curb ramps should be encouraged at all Intersections. Improved wheelchair facilities tIvoughout the eee DDCD will provide access to a more diverse cross section of the City's population. Efforts should continue to evaluate the feasibility of bicycle paths linking the eee DDCD with City schools and parks. 'fI~ nl6._Ul~ "GUlla people. 14 r.~Ct...G~,l !~~ ~.)~:lIl4nl" P&lb......J ~st6bl:.sI.cd ca.l,. :.. I: .,ounQ ~.s()..s I;f, ,"6, last, thc..ch, 1,c.I~illg tv a",a~6nt6e Gont:....od il.lGh_t ill, ..d tiS\. or tha d6n~,l""".h Ol~ of 1M n803l Q;~I ~ of t.6FrlG ei~CU166ol\ in IIrG CBe i.J fOf lIla f~UGr of on ,t.6et GvJ.g6It:on aloHQ front and F:l'3l Sll~.!t'S. At I)fUGnt, confli't.! GAi.st bet",,~.. U"~...9h lu.U:, ...ix~"Q ..:U. IOClI tUlIffiG 'lIixi,~ ni1f1 biGrGI6,~d~triall l.ani,,_ "R~e .GOfa6nJ..~U:OII alld .:o..30146t:.:." of tile eeo ~hotlld 6n.phalize a~, orie..t6lio.. 14 the ..6.51, ana, f.olll r,~I,1 Sb~Gt, a..<1 1.....01...6 G^pCn3:01. of off .&t.GGt pa.k:IIQ. P-5. Improve Utilities and Ii.f, a410 uC;lu.e LBndSCBping Within the eeeDDCD Policies P-5-1. P-5-2. P-5-3. P-5-4. ,.-.,-.... .,.- "" O.ethcad p()....6f and teIG~I,o~.G I:.,GJ tC4~ t~ ..:~uall, COlin:,,! ..JUt ti,e CI,a,6Gt~r of fl../! CBD. Plans for capital improvement should include a schedule for replacement of overhead power and telephone lines with underground fecilitjll4 utilities. Without an adequate system of underground irrigation within the eee DDCD, plans for [a31 r...,nt 51Met Ja'Id3ca~ing 4..(1 10. n)fa.lt~ landscaping throbQI.otJl tha eBB 8ca, iuc.'l1d...a 61~6et tl~1 rIiII not be as successful. It is therefore recommended that the City include in Its Capital Improvement Programs plans to improve underground irrigation systems along streets and at intersections throughout the eee DDCD. Street lighting can be both omamental and useful in making the downtown safe and attractive. Cooperation from both private and public interests can result in a street lighting plan that both serves a utility and attracts people to shop in and enjoy the downtown. Because of the costs involved in utility and i"f,l.SI'ucluje landscaping improvements and the need to maintain general unifonnity in designing improvements such as landscaping sndstreetlghting, the do....,.tonll 1.,cfG'.a'll& Woodburn Downtown Association (WDA/ in cooperation with the City should develop a schedule for improvement that phases development and utilizes annual donations from downtown property owners to assist in the purchase and installation costs. 65 Long Range and Con1inuous Goals ATTACHMENT~ page..1..L of ~ Goal P-6. Attract "Ap~rop, ;.ste" New Business to the eee DDeD Policies P-6-1. P 6 2. p-6-a2. P 64. To succeed, the eee DDeD should function in three ways: As a center for small cottage industry, where goods are produced on a small scale for sale on both a local retail and a regional wholesale level; As a neighborhood Shopping center with retail stores, restaurants, offices and services; and As a City-wide hub with govemment and public buildings, arts and entertainment centers, hotclJ, G1G. Th~ COD n.t..!ll.a.e. ~ "bOlla ....ell defi~led bOuJ,dafy 10 ),Glp ;de..Lif, ;[.5 ~ellJe of ~~~~~. ~~ ~ ti,e JG&pon.sibilit, of tI.~ car ~t4rr to di.1GOuf6QO ;'It!"l'Iro~ri6le ~':~::,~~~I, ~.d.4U;a{ ~.dopjllent 0'1 11n". outer F.:..gc! of th~ ceo t...t:1 adeqt.~te in fUl ha.& oc,"",..i.d IlId lI.G populal:o.. 1.4.! :"Gr~a3"d 10 4 po:..! LIla! lI.a~6.s exp~ll&io'l ( ca,.,..6ble. Encourage improvement of the alley between First Street and Front Street with better pedestrian access, lighting, business access, painting, and landscaping. CnGotJ.6QG ti,e Oil., a"d tria \&'oodhb... DO......lonh ~Aoci6lio.. to O..~fSee 611 dG.,elo~n,~..l and en3t.rt. ~Gl.eral, Gonforula..c(. ....:th lJ.i~ dOGul..G~ll. o. Neighborhood ConsfltVlltion Ovfll18y District GOlI/s IIIId PoIiciss Goal 0-1. Preserve, to the greatest extent practical, the architectural integrity of Woodburn's "older. (189D-1940J neighborhoods. Policies 0-1-1. 0-1-2. 01-3. ~ Identify residential neighborhoods that contain dwellings built between 1890- 1940 which represents that period of time the DDeD was developing. Encourage those areas that are determined to be the city's older neighborhoods (1890 - 1940J to implement the neighborhood conservation overlay district. Seek funding sources to assist homeowners in rehabilitation efforts that implement overlay conservation districts standards. 66 " X. THE LAND USE PlAN ATTACHMENT A "age -1:l:::. of I H- With the land use inventory. the need for new urban land. and the goals aild policies of the City established. the development of the land use plan is the next logical step. The Plan formed the best compromise for an parties involved. This Plan was prepared based on the following items. 1. Present development patterns of the City. 2. AvaHability and serviceability of the areas for city services. 3. Data gathered in the other various elements of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. Prior plans and policies of the city including the current Comprehensive Plan document. and the Urban Growth Boundary Agreement. 67 ,-. ~,...