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Tualatin River Watershed Council Briefing January 9, 2013

Overview of Proposal For N atural R esource P rotections & Stormwater Management in R iver T errace . Tualatin River Watershed Council Briefing January 9, 2013. Wetlands & Riparian Areas. Mandatory Protection: Application of existing city policy

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Tualatin River Watershed Council Briefing January 9, 2013

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  1. Overview of Proposal ForNatural Resource Protections & Stormwater Management in River Terrace Tualatin River Watershed Council Briefing January 9, 2013

  2. Wetlands & Riparian Areas Mandatory Protection: • Application of existing city policy • Regulated by Sensitive Lands chapter and CWS Design & Construction Standards • DSL approved local wetland inventory Oct 2012 * Development prohibited in significant wetland areas (1 identified) * Development required to avoid, minimize, mitigate impacts in other areas

  3. Habitat Conservation Areas Voluntary Protection: • Application of existing city policy developed during Tualatin Basin Partnership Process • Regulated by Sensitive Lands chapter • Incentives include: • 50% adjustment to any dimensional standard • Reduction to minimum density

  4. Significant Tree Groves Voluntary Protection: • Application of recently adopted city policy • Regulated by Urban Forestry Plan • Incentives include: • Density transfer • Reduction to minimum density • Variations to some development standards

  5. Stormwater Proposal HISTORY - began as West Bull Mtn. Stormwater Plan and retains guiding principals established by the Stakeholder Group • Equitable/Feasible Financing • Green Community STORMWATER STRATEGIES - brought forward to River Terrace Plan • Restore/Enhance Vegetated Corridors • Protect Water Quality • Preserve Existing Hydrology • Promote Safe and Long Lasting Stormwater Facilities • Balance the use of Regional and On-Site Management • Preserve Existing Mature Vegetation • Maximize use of Multi-benefit facilities to create community amenities • Promote Partnership with Other Public Service Providers

  6. The cost of past stormwater impacts on Bull Mountain City of Tigard capital project costs to stabilize Bull Mountain Streams in 2014 is $2,150,000. Very little funding is available for staff to recommend future projects to council after 2014.

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