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O VERVIEW OF P ROPOSAL F OR N ATURAL R ESOURCE P ROTECTIONS & S TORMWATER M ANAGEMENT IN R IVER T ERRACE T UALATIN R IVER W ATERSHED C OUNCIL B RIEFING J ANUARY 9, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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