GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 98-2726A, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPRESSING COUNCIL INTENT TO AMEND THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY TO ADD URBAN RESERVE AREAS 62, 63 AND 65 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.

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Date:  November 23, 1998      

Committee Action: At its November 3, 1998 meeting, the Growth Management Committee voted 2-1 to recommend Council adoption of Resolution No. 98-2692A. Voting in favor: Councilors Monroe and Kvistad. Voting no: Councilor Morissette

Council Issues/Discussion: Resolution No. 98-2726A includes urban reserve sites 62, 63 and 65. They contain approximately 142 acres which can accommodate approximately 1,155 dwelling units and 430 jobs according to Metro’s productivity analysis.

Councilor Morissette moved to remove areas 62 and 63 from this resolution and include them with areas 31, 41 and 42. Chair Kvistad directed that discussion proceed with the main motion from Councilor Monroe, to adopt the resolution without amendment.

Councilor McLain said she felt this resolution coupled sites that do not belong together geographically, or with respect to governance. She also did not think it advisable to link a controversial site (65) with sites 62, and 63. Chair Kvistad said he feels that site 65 meets all requirements, understands that Beaverton intends to take on governance, feels that the package in this resolution makes sense.