Bureau of Planning

City of Portland Oregon

July,1987

Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan

Introduction

The blackberry is the symbol of the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood because is represents something that is tenacious and attractive with its greenery, flowers and fruit, but it is not without thorns. The neighborhood has much to offergoing for it. Its location is convenient to downtown and Lloyd Center for jobs and shopping, and also to major transportation and transit routes which provide access to other areas of the city. Its narrow, shady streets are lined with gracious apartment buildings and large, comfortable homes. The neighborhood character is typified by the age and quality of its residences and the established landscaping and trees throughout the neighborhood core. Its neighborhood spirit is not only characterized by an increasingly successful annual blackberry festival, active involvement in the Comprehensive Plan process and local land‑use matters, but also its initiative in funding and creating a plan for the neighborhood. Its residents appreciate these positive aspects of the neighborhood.

However, living close to the center of the city and near the access routes which make the location so convenient is not without drawbacks. The freeway sends out substantial noise. The neighborhood streets carry much “through traffic.” The pressures to provide increased densities continue. As the homes age and need maintenance and repair, the wisdom of making the required investments is questioned if the stability of the neighborhood is in doubt.

The neighborhood worked hard during the Comprehensive Plan process to support the existing mix of residential development by having much of the area rezoned to lower densities. In the years since the Comprehensive Plan adoption, the neighborhood has seen stabilization in the percentage of home ownership and significant upgrading of both houses and apartments.

The neighborhood is well‑defined at its edges with a commercial strip on the north, a freeway overpass at N‑E 33rd on the east, the Banfield Freeway on the south, and Lloyd Center on the west. Within its borders is a solid residential core of mixed housing types. There is very limited vacant land within the neighborhood core defined as south of NE Weidler, west of NE 28th, east of NE 17th and north of the gulch ridge. However, along the gulch there are opportunities to develop both residential and nonresidential

uses. The neighborhood blocks adjacent to Lloyd Center provide opportunities for new high‑density housing. The industrial site vacated by Hyster and the adjacent properties east of NE 28th offer an opportunity for significant new commercial activity.

Outside of the neighborhood, but not far away, many exciting new developments have and will be happening. The new owners of Lloyd Center plan upgrading and possible expansion of the shopping center. The light rail system is working and successful. A new convention center is planned south of the coliseum. The Central City Plan is focusing attention on an expanded concept of downtown. These can surely be amenities for the close‑in Sullivan's Gulch residents if the neighborhood is not overlooked in the planning for these activities.

The Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan is a tool for the neighborhood to be involved with planning its future. It is a continuation of the work which was begun with the Comprehensive Plan. It is supportive of that plan and the city policies which support neighborhood preservation. It is as much a plan for growth, but growth that is sensitive to its neighbors. The following goal, policies and objectives are those which will enhance this part of the city and showcase how an inner‑city neighborhood can thrive on its mix of densities, population, and promote growth that will make Sullivan's Gulch an even better place to live and work.

The purpose of bringing this neighborhood plan to the City Council is twofold: 1) to recognize the efforts of the citizens of Sullivan's Gulch and 2) to adopt the goal, policies and objectives of the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan as a Neighborhood Plan under Portland Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.6.

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt the plan's goal, policies and objectives at a public hearing on May 12,1987. The City Council adopted the plan on July 16,1987.

Plan History

The Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan is the product of three distinct planning efforts. The first was a study done by Portland State University graduate students in 1982, Sullivan's Gulch Problems. Issues and Strategies. This document provided issue identification through a neighborhood perception survey, a land‑use survey and statistical analyses of Census and other data.

The neighborhood residents, property owners, and business people produced the original Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan after securing a grant from the Oregon Communities Foundation and assistance from the Central Northeast Neighbors Office. This second, citizen‑based effort was completed with adoption of their plan by the neighborhood association on June 28, 1986.

The third and present effort is a collaborative one with the neighborhood and the Bureau of Planning. In late fall of 1986, the Neighborhood Planning Section of the Bureau of Planning began work with the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Association to refine their plan and assure its compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and other adopted policies. The City Council is asked only to adopt the plan's goal, policies and objectives. The Neighborhood Implementing Actions are those things that the neighborhood can take responsibility for that will help carry out the plan. The Planning Commission endorsed the plan for City Council adoption on May 12,1987. City Council adopted the plan on July 16,1987.

The Plan Process

In July, 1985, the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Association (SGNA) applied for a grant from the Oregon Communities Foundation. In November, 1985, the SGNA Board hired a coordinator for the project and in December approved the selection of a steering committee to spearhead the project. The committee included property owners, renters, landlords and business people.

The committee met monthly from January through June to review other neighborhood plans, update the land‑use map, brainstorm about issues and solutions, provide leadership for workshops and subcommittees, and review plan drafts. The Committee also helped put together an occupant mailing and distribute flyers, newsletters, and questionnaires door‑to‑door in the neighborhood and along NE, Broadway.

The first workshop was held March 22,1986 and was attended by 47 citizens and representatives from the Bureaus of Planning, Transportation, Parks and Buildings and the Portland Development Commission. The identification of issues and formulation of subcommittees came out of this workshop, which utilized both large and small group interaction. Four subcommittees were formed from loosely defined and frequently overlapping subject areas: 1) Neighborhood Safety and Security/Neighborhood livability; 2)Transportation/Traffic; 3) Housing/Land Use; and 4) Parks and Recreation/Environmental Design/Open Spaces.

These subcommittees, with assistance from various bureaus, reviewed and refined the issue areas and proposed recommendations for solutions, goals, and policies, which were the focus of a second workshop. They also identified owners of vacant land, contacted resource people regarding crime statistics and crime prevention programs, and walked the neighborhood in search of potential sites for community use.

A second workshop was held on Saturday, April 26th. Draft issues, goals and policy recommendations were reviewed and discussed. Out of this workshop came the consensus from which the draft plan was produced.

The draft plan was presented to the membership of the neighborhood association at a general meeting on June 10, 1986. Most of its recommendations were directed to the neighborhood association. It was adopted by the association at a special meeting on June 25, 1986.

In October, 1986, the Bureau of Planning selected the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood to receive technical assistance under the bureau's new neighborhood planning process in order to bring a plan to City Council.

The neighborhood agreed to work within the city's neighborhood planning process guidelines which provide for continued neighborhood participation. The neighborhood plan steering committee was reconvened and met in November and January to setup a third public workshop.

The third workshop was held on January 28, 1987. Notice of the workshop was sent to all property owners in the neighborhood and announcements were distributed to apartments and businesses. Approximately 25 citizens attended the workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to explain the city's involvement in the plan process, provide another opportunity for citizen participation and endorse the neighborhood's original plan. Several areas of contention were identified at that workshop. Staff spent the following several weeks meeting with those individuals who were not supportive of the plan and the neighborhood association in an attempt to find consensus by reworking the neighborhood's plan to reflect a broader view of the issues and solutions.

Much of the month of March was spent coordinating the revised neighborhood plan with the other planning efforts affecting the neighborhood; the Central City Plan, the new convention center and the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. In April, the steering committee began meeting regularly to review ever‑changing drafts of the plan being submitted to the Planning Commission. The plan policies, objectives and neighborhood implementing actions were presented to the neighborhood association at a general meeting on April, 29,1987. The plan was applauded at that meeting.

Notification of the May 12,1987 Planning Commission hearing and expected City Council hearing was mailed to all property owners thirty days prior to the hearing date. Notification was also distributed to apartments within the neighborhood.

The Planning Commission on May 12,1987 voted unanimously to recommend that City Council adopt the goal, policies and objectives of the neighborhood plan.

Notice of the City Council hearing scheduled for July 8,1987 was sent to those who had participated previously or had requested notification. The second reading of ordinances adopting the plan was held on July 16, 1987.

Findings

Goal and Policy Considerations: Neighborhood action plans must be in conformance with the Portland Comprehensive Plan and can be adopted as Portland Neighborhood Plans under Portland Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.6 (Neighborhood Plans). The goal, policies and objectives of this neighborhood plan are proposed for adoption.

Implementing Actions: The plan also includes implementing actions which are not for Planning Commission or City Council adoption. They are proposed by the neighborhood as a plan for neighborhood‑initiated programs and provide a guide for self‑help, private or city‑assisted projects. These actions also enable the neighborhood to prioritize requests for public assistance through such programs as the annual neighborhood needs request process. Implementing actions put the plan's goal and policies into effect and create stimuli for future projects and activities. Adoption of the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan does not commit the city to funding projects or implementing the actions at this time. These actions do provide the neighborhood a basis with which to measure their own achievements towards implementing their goal.

Purpose of the Plan: Neighborhood plans are intended to promote patterns of land use, urban design, circulation, and services which encourage and contribute to the economic, social and physical health, safety, and welfare of both the neighborhood and the city. The neighborhood plan addresses issues and opportunities at a scale which is more refined and responsive to neighborhood needs than can be attained under the broad outlines of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

As mentioned, neighborhood plans provide action strategies to implement the objectives. These strategies are directed primarily at the citizens through the identification of neighborhood self‑help projects.

Background Documents: The database for this report is provided in two documents: Sullivan's Gulch: Problems. Issues. Strategies and Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan (1986) (Appendix A). The documents include information on the community character, history, land uses, and transportation system, as well as an assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in the neighborhood. This information, along with the additional citizen input collected in recent months, is the basis for the recommended goal, policies and objectives of the current Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan.

An overview of the pertinent neighborhood facts follows:

· Sullivan's Gulch is a well‑defined, inner‑city neighborhood that provides its residents with a variety of housing opportunities and a convenient location.

· In 1980, there were 2,554 people living in the neighborhood.

· 73 percent of the housing is nonowner occupied.

· In 1982, 83 percent of the single‑family residences and 89 percent of the multifamily residences were rated in good or excellent condition.

· Holladay Park at the extreme west end of the neighborhood is the only public park in the neighborhood.

· In 1980, almost one‑third of the neighborhood population was over 64 years of age.

Development of the Plan: The actual development of the proposed goal, policies and objectives involved the following steps:

1. Analysis of the structure and content of the original neighborhood plan of June 28,1986.

2. Analysis of the relationship of the 1986 plan to the Portland Comprehensive Plan and other city‑wide policies and current planning efforts.

3. Formulation of a overall neighborhood goal, refined policies, and objectives are based on the 1986 document, neighborhood‑wide workshop, citizen input, steering committee meetings, and in‑house review.

Conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Portland provides a coordinated set of guidelines for decision making. The goal, policies and objectives of the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan being proposed are in conformance with the goals, policies and map designations of the Portland Comprehensive Plan. The only exceptions to the map designations are: 1) a proposed zone change at the northwest corner of NE 21st and Weidler, from R2 to C2 and C2B, to correct a mapping error and reflect the use of the property at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted; 2) an objective to support a possible future zone change for the Albina Fuel property at N‑E 33rd and Broadway to reflect the city's policy and the present uses along NE Broadway which allow for nonindustrial uses; and 3) an objective to consider and support future rezoning in areas along the gulch at a time when access problems to these properties can be resolved and uses compatible with adjacent housing are proposed.

A summary of the relevant Comprehensive Plan goals and policies as they relate to the Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhood Action Plan are proposed as follows:

Goal 2: Urban Development

Policies 2.1 Population Growth, 2.2 Urban Diversity, 2.6 Open Space, 2.9 Residential Neighborhoods, 2.11 Commercial Centers, 2.12, Transit Corridors, 2.13 Auto‑Oriented Commercial, 2.15 Living Closer to Work, 2.17 Transit Stations, 2.18 Utilization of Vacant Land, 2.19 Existing Housing Stock, 2.20 Mixed Use, 2.21 Buffering.

Comment: By adopting the goal, policies, and objectives of the neighborhood plan, the housing opportunities, population growth, existing commercial strip, residential neighborhood, and transit corridor in this part of the city are protected. The plan encourages mixed‑use areas, full utilization of existing housing stock, revitalization of commercial areas, and utilization of vacant land.

Goal 3: Neighborhood Goal and Policies

Policies 3.1, Physical Conditions, 3.2 Social Conditions, 3.3 Neighborhood Diversity, 3.5 Neighborhood Involvement, 3.6 Neighborhood Plan and 3.7 Visual Communication.

Comment: Preservation of the stability and diversity of Sullivan's Gulch is a key element of this Neighborhood Plan. Neighborhood involvement is essential to implementing the plan.

Goal 4: Housing Goal and Policies

Policies 4.3 New Housing Production, 4.4 Housing Choice and Neighborhood Stability, 4.6 Existing Housing: Maintenance.

Comment: This plan reinforces the maintenance of existing housing, the retention of a variety of housing types and prices and encourages new housing production on currently vacant land.

• Goal 5: Economic Development Goal and Policies

Policies 5.3 Business and Industry, 5.4 District Economic Development, 5.8 Environment, Energy and Transportation, 5.9 Area Character and Identity, 5.10 Land Use, 5.11 Transportation, 5.12 Business Environment, 5.14 Diversity and Identity in Industrial Areas and 5.15 Protection of Non‑Industrial Lands.

Comment The opportunity for jobs, the enhancement of commercial areas and provisions which support new business while protecting residential areas included in this plan further the city's economic development goal.

• Goal 6: Transportation Goal and Policies

Policies 6.2 Regional and City Traffic Patterns, 6.3 Land Use/Streets Relationship, 6.4 Public Transportation, 6.5 Transit‑Related Density, 6.8 Rail Rights‑of‑way, 6.9 Alternative Urban Travel and 6.10 Transit Station Area Planning.

Comment Transportation problems have been identified by the neighborhood in order to look at lessening traffic impacts on residential areas, improving pedestrian movement and improving access to industrial areas. The current high‑density zoning in the vicinity of the light‑rail station is preserved in this plan and development there is encouraged.

• Goal 8: Environment Goal and Policies

Policies 8.14 Noise Abatement Construction Requirements and 8.15 Noise Abatement Strategies.

Comment Noise from traffic has been identified as a problem near the Banfield Freeway. Policies in this plan support a coordinated effort to reduce noise and vibration in this area.

• Goal 9: Citizen Involvement Goal and Policies

• Policies 9.1 Citizen Involvement Coordination and 9.2 Comprehensive Plan review.

Comments The Sullivan's Gulch planning effort utilized extensive citizen involvement. It is intended that the adoption of this neighborhood plan will aid in the Comprehensive Plan Review for this area.

• Goal 11: Public Facilities Goals and Policies:

• Policies 11.1 Service Responsibility, 11.47 New Parkland and 11.52 Public/Private Opportunities.

Comment: The neighborhood objectives to provide recreation opportunities through public/private partnerships in this area which does not now have a neighborhood park is supportive of the city's goal to provide them.

Conformance With the Arterial Streets Classification Policy (ASCP): The ASCP designates both NE, Broadway as a boulevard and the Banfield Freeway as a parkway. Both these classifications have beautification policies that accompany them. The objectives in the neighborhood plan which call for landscaping and tree planting along these routes are consistent with the ASCP policies. The densities and land uses along the neighborhood streets are also consistent with the ASCP. The neighborhood plan policies and objectives which are aimed at eventually undoing the Broadway/Weidler couplet are supportive of land‑use policies. When this can be accomplished, it is assumed that a change of street classifications, if necessary, along N‑E Weidler will follow.

PROPOSED SULLIVAN'S GULCH NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN

INTRODUCTION

This neighborhood plan presents ways to enhance the neighborhood while maintaining the quality and diversity that makes Sullivan's Gulch a great place to live, work and own property.

NEIGHBORHOOD GOAL

Strengthen Sullivan's Gulch as a desirable inner‑city neighborhood by enhancing the quality of life there for those who live and work in the neighborhood while providing opportunities for business and housing that are consistent with existing densities and land uses.

LAND USE

AREA 1: BROADWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT

FINDINGS

· Traffic volumes on NE Broadway are approximately 10,000 vehicles per day.

· Lack of amenities for pedestrians and traffic speed and volume contribute to an unpleasant environment for pedestrians.

· Under use and lack of vitality in the existing commercial strip detract from its appearance and discourage the kind of potential development which would upgrade the area.

· A lack of cohesion and identification with the surrounding residential areas inhibit neighborhood‑oriented commercial uses along the strip.

· The zoning for heavy industrial use at the intersection of NE 33rd and Broadway is no longer consistent with the zoning and uses along NE Broadway.

· Adequate parking and increased exposure should help the businesses along NE Broadway.

· The commercial property at the northwest comer of N‑E 21st and Weidler was inadvertently zoned residential during the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.

POLICY 1: BROADWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT

ACTIVELY PROMOTE THE AREA ALONG NE BROADWAY TO FOSTER RENEWED COMMERCIAL VITALITY.

OBJECTIVE 1A Create and enhance a more pleasant environment for pedestrians and shoppers along NE Broadway.

OBJECTIVE 1B Increase exposure to the businesses along NE Broadway by reestablishing it as a two‑way street between NE 16th and 24th

OBJECTIVE 1C Support opportunities for shared off‑street parking and retain most existing on‑street parking to help businesses except where removal is necessary for the efficient operation of this Major City Traffic Street.

OBJECTIVE 1D Support zoning and land uses at NE 33rd and Broadway that are consistent with the existing commercial strip.

OBJECTIVE 1E Rezone the northwest corner of N‑E 21st and Weidler from R2 to C2 to reflect its present use. (Ordinance to accompany plan to City Council).

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS (These are not intended to be adopted by Planning Commission or City Council.)

1. Coordinate with the Irvington and Grant Park Neighborhood Associations for support of the policies and objectives which affect both sides of N‑E Broadway.

2. Support neighborhood businesses by providing advertising space in neighborhood newsletters, doing a 'welcome wagon' for new businesses, suggesting businesses offer discounts to neighborhood residents and other activities to encourage new business.

3. Encourage businesses to provide street trees, fountains, benches, trash receptacles, planters, awnings or uniform signing to upgrade the street appeal.

4. Seek urban design help from the City and other resources.

5. Encourage local businesses to reactivate a Broadway Business Association or consider joining forces with the Hollywood business community.

6. Support land use action to allow appropriate new commercial development on the Albina Fuel property which fronts on N‑E Broadway.

7. Support the future intent to decouple Broadway/Weidler in the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) and in neighborhood needs reports.

8. Look for funding sources for the Broadway traffic conversion, street furniture and street trees.

Discussion: The businesses along N‑E Broadway provide a variety of services and products for Portland residents. Enhancement of the Broadway strip which encourages people to get out of their cars, off the buses, or walk from the surrounding neighborhoods to shop here is the intent of the plan's objectives. The return of N‑E Broadway to a two‑way street between NE, 16th and 24th is a long‑range goal that would increase exposure to the strip's businesses. Adequate parking is also essential to the businesses on NE, Broadway. Traffic modeling shows that NE, Broadway has the capacity to carry the projected two-way traffic demand while maintaining most of the existing on‑street parking. The cost of conversion is substantial. The neighborhood recognizes that FUNDS are not available at this time and that the problems the conversion would solve are more related to land use than traffic. However, the adoption of the long‑range objective for conversion would enable the city and the neighborhood to seek funding through appropriate sources.

The neighborhood acknowledges that the owners of Albina Fuel are considering redevelopment of their property and that the island of industrial sanctuary at N‑E 33rd and Broadway is no longer appropriate given the recent zone change history in this area and the existing commercial zoning along N‑E Broadway. It is premature to change the zoning with this plan. However, this plan is not intended to be a stumbling block to future redevelopment. There was consensus among the steering committee that the existing commercial use at the northwest corner at NE 21st and Weidler should be rezoned now. An ordinance for the zone change and Comprehensive Plan map amendment is attached as Exhibit C. Notice of this proposed zone change was included in the announcement of the Planning Commission hearing.

AREA 2: WEST END

FINDINGS:

· Paved, open parking lots lack screening or landscaping.

· Neighborhood residents are concerned for their safety when crossing these open blocks.

· The blocks between NE 15th and 16th from NE Broadway south to the freeway are included in the Central City Plan study area.

· Higher density land uses are appropriate within 1/4 mile of the light‑rail station.

· Much of this area is developed with parking lots or underdeveloped.

· Use of existing on‑street and off‑street parking spaces in this area as a park‑and‑ride for light rail is a concern of Lloyd Center and the neighborhood.

POLICY 2: WEST END

PROVIDE AN IMPROVED TRANSITION BETWEEN LLOYD CENTER AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH DENSITY HOUSING WHICH PROVIDES A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THE LOWER DENSITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORE.

OBJECTIVE 2A Support new residential or mixed residential and commercial developments between NE 15th and 16th that are oriented toward the neighborhood and sensitive to the neighborhood character in terms of scale and style.

OBJECTIVE 2B Encourage and support high‑density residential development that is compatible with surrounding land uses on the blocks between NE 16th and 17th.

OBJECTIVE 2C Require landscaping, screening and street tress in and around the Lloyd Center parking lots as part of the center's planned improvements or expansion.

OBJECTIVE 2D: Support interim neighborhood use of vacant land between N‑E 16th and 17th through cooperative efforts of the neighborhood, property owners and the Parks Bureau.

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS (These are not intended to be adopted by Planning Commission or City Council.)

1. Identify entrances to the neighborhood with signs, street trees, and pleasant pedestrian ways provided with community funds and resources.

2. Check with Lloyd Cinemas regarding their commitment to provide neighborhood signs.

3. Continue on‑going communication and cooperation with Lloyd Center and Lloyd Properties.

4. Establish a design group including property owners, land developers, professional resource persons, and neighbors to develop guidelines for this transitional area which:

a. Ensure good access for pedestrians to Lloyd Center, light rail, N‑E Broadway, and neighborhood open spaces.

b. Ensure that the character of the existing neighborhood is considered when designing new developments.

c. Discourage through traffic in adjacent residential areas.

d. Encourage innovative designs with possible use of full block, super block, or planned‑unit developments.

5. Support requests for street vacations or partial closures which help carry out the goals of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) and Neighborhood Design Guidelines.

Discussion: The policy and objectives for this area promote full development. This is an area that is currently underdeveloped and has great potential to offer quality, high‑density housing near shopping, jobs, and transit. The neighborhood is supportive of the improvements planned for Lloyd Center. The center's new owners have shown a willingness to work the neighborhood and share a mutual interest in maintaining and upgrading the neighborhood.

AREA 3: NEIGHBORHOOD CORE‑‑WEST

FINDINGS

· Traffic volumes on Weidler are high and conflict with current residential zoning. The speed and the amount of traffic make it difficult to use driveways.

· Deterioration of residential properties along Weidler have a negative impact on the neighborhood as a whole.

· Traffic is perceived to be a problem in this area.

· Generally, the quality of both single and multifamily dwellings in this area is very good.

· Properties on N‑E Multnomah have experienced pressure for commercial conversion.

· Traffic on NE Multnomah between NE 16th and 21st is relatively heavy.

· Northeast Broadway has the capacity to carry two‑way traffic and maintain on‑street parking.

· There have been requests for upzoning to R1, medium‑density multifamily residential, over the last several years.

· Several of the existing apartment complexes are over the density allowed by the current zoning, however, the majority of owners of these properties are satisfied with the existing zoning.

POLICY 3: NEIGHBORHOOD CORE --WEST

MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THIS AREA WITH A FOCUS ON RE-ESTABLISHING THE RESIDENTIAL QUALITY ALONG ITS BOUNDARIES –NE 17^TH, 21^ST, WEIDLER AND MULTNOMAH.

OBJECTIVE 3A

Maintain a mixture of housing types and opportunities which are in keeping with the neighborhood character.

OBJECTIVE 3B

Support the reestablishment of NE Weidler as a two‑way local service street between NE 16th and 24th in order to reduce traffic on NE Weidler, provide incentives to maintain and upgrade the residential properties and support the existing land use designations.

OBJECTIVE 3C

Retain present zoning and Comprehensive Plan Map designations which should help preserve existing housing stock by discouraging speculation.

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS (These are not intended to be adopted by Planning Commission or City Council.)

1. Identify properties in need of repair or maintenance and work with their owners to improve properties.

2. Work with property owners to encourage upkeep of properties.

3. Include the Broadway/Weidler de‑coupling as a long-term capital improvement goal.

4. Request funds through neighborhood needs, Broadway Business Association, property owners (LID), and other sources to defray costs of new lights on Broadway in order to effect the two‑way change.

5. Encourage screening and landscaping behind commercial uses on Broadway.

6. Explore the possibility of having a tot lot in this area on vacant property on NE Multnomah.

7. If Weidler is changed to two‑way, work to change the Arterial Streets Classification Policy (ASCP) designation to local service street.

8. If Weidler is changed to two‑way, work to reestablish on‑street parking where it has been removed.

Discussion: The de‑coupling of NF, Broadway and Weidler would have a positive effect in this area. It is difficult to maintain NE Weidler as a residential street because of the traffic. The neighborhood is already small. The street conversion would help protect and reclaim this area. The neighborhood core is fully developed with good housing. The policy and objectives directed at Area 3 promote a commitment to maintain the quality and mixed densities here while allowing infill and internal conversions to maximize existing density. The upgrading of existing apartment buildings and residences that has already taken place is a credit to their owners.

AREA 4: NEIGHBORHOOD CORE‑‑EAST

FINDINGS

· There are few parcels of vacant land in this core area.

· There is heavy traffic bordering this area on NE 28th, NE 21st, NE Weidler and NE Multnomah.

· New development on the Hyster property could adversely impact this area if not managed.

· The only useable access to the industrial uses in the gulch, west of N‑E 28th, is through this area off of NE Multnomah. The truck traffic which service these uses is incompatible with the residential neighborhood.

· Northeast Multnomah and 24th experience cut‑through traffic.

· The traffic on NE Weidler threatens the continued maintenance of housing in this area.

· The housing stock in this area is of very good quality.

POLICY 4: NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE RESIDENTIAL

CHARACTER OF THIS CORE AREA BETWEEN NE 21ST AND 28TH

WEIDLER SOUTH TO MULTNOMAH.

OBJECTIVE 4A

Preserve the qualities which contribute to the overall character of this area which include the age, style, uniform setbacks, narrow tree‑lined streets and landscaping.

OBJECTIVE 4B

Support the reestablishment of two‑way traffic on NF, Weidler and Broadway between NE 16th and 24th.

OBJECTIVE 4C

Retain existing zoning and Comprehensive Plan Map designations which support the maintenance of existing single‑family residences and provide for some increase in density.

OBJECTIVE 4D

Support actions in the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP) which may reduce the amount of through traffic in this area.

OBJECTIVE 4E

Encourage increased access to gulch properties from east of NF, 28th to eliminate truck traffic through this area.

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NEIGHBORHOOD IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS (These are not intended to be adopted by Planning Commission or City Council.)

1 Identify owners of housing in need of repair or maintenance and work with them to improve properties.

2. Continue to investigate solutions to access problems to gulch properties.

Discussion: Much of what has been discussed about Area 3 can be repeated here. The neighborhood character is evident in this area. The commitment of property owners in this area is also shown by the care taken to maintain their properties. The issue of truck traffic on NF, Multnomah is a sensitive one. The neighborhood recognizes that access to gulch properties is necessary. The neighbors and property owners have shown a willingness to explore long‑range solutions to this issue.

AREA 5: EAST END

FINDINGS

· There are large parcels of underdeveloped land in this area.

· A zone change to M3, Light Manufacturing, to permit a