-r- - - ,.. ,.. ADOPTED -MONTAVILLA NEIGHBORHOOD PIAN Cl~yof Portland BureAu of Pla-ranlng Portland, Oregon Marah,1996 • To help ensure equal access to inlormatiofll the City of Portland Bureau of Planning offers the following. services to disabled citizens: • Interpreter (two working days notice required); • Accessible meeting placesj • Audio Loop equipped hearing rooms in City Hall and the Portland Building; and • Planning documents printed in .arge type sizes for the visually-impaired (two working days notice required). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please caU 823-7700 (TOD 823-6868). Persons needing a sign language interpreter must call at least 48 hours in advance. 'Funding for the Bureau of Planning's participation in tne development of this plan was provided as a part of the Outer Southeast Community Plan proJect. financial support was pr.ovided by the POJ"tIand Bureau of Community Development (Federal Communilty Block Grant Funds), Portland ~partmentof Transportation (Regional Rail Program), POltIand Bureau of Environmental Services and the City of Portlatld', General Fund. -• -Adopted- MONTAVILLA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Adopted on January 31, 1996 by Ordinance No. 169763 and Resolution No. 35491 March, 1996 Bureau of Planning Portland, Oregon Portland City Council Vera Katz, Mayor Charlie Hales, Commissioner of Public Safety Earl Blumenauer, Commissioner of Public Works Gretchen Kafoury, Commissioner of Public Affairs Mike Lindberg, Commissioner of Public Utilities Portland Planning Commission Richard Michaelson, President Douglas Van Dyk, Vice President Steve Abel W. Richard Cooley (Term ended January, 1996) Sarah ffitch Bruce Fong Rich Holt (Appointed February, 1996) Paul Schuback Ruth Scott Noell Webb Acknowledgments Steering Committee Vern Bowers, Chair Kathleen Brophy, CAC Representative Dolores Berard Oscar Hess Ken Hiatt Alta Gaylord Sheryl A. Juber Dianne Dickson Lawrence Larry P. Meres Eleanor M. Ryan Roselle Prescott Joanna Wilson Developed as part of the Outer Southeast Community Plan by: City of Portland - Bureau of Planning Charlie Hales, Commissioner in Charge David C. Knowles, Planning Director Michael S. Harrison, AICP, Chief Planner, Community and Neighborhood Planning Gerald D. Brock, Ph.D., AIA, AICP, Senior Planner, Project Manager Douglas Warren, Ph.D, AICP, Senior Planner, Project Manager (2/92 - 7/94) Project Staff Paul L. Scarlett, City Planner Susan Gregory, Clerical Specialist Thanks to the Following: Nancy Chapin, SEUL, Outreach Coordinator Jim Cleary, SEUL, Community Development Organizer Al Papesh and Joanna Wilson for photographs of sites in Montavilla Outer Southeast Community Plan Technical Advisory Committee: Laurie Wall, AICP, Portland Bureau of Planning - February 1992 - April 1995 Ellen Ryker, City Planner, Portland Bureau of Planning - May - December, 1995 Wendy Reif, Centennial School District Marcia Douglas, City-School Liaison Ron Skidmore, Clackamas County Barbara Rommel, David Douglas School District Bonny McKnight, ECCCO Jeff Davis, Gresham Planning Ann Whitaker, Housing Authority of Portland Vince ChioUi, Human Solutions Dick Engstrom, Metro Debbie Bischoff, Milwaukie Community Development Sharon Timko, Multnomah County Cecile Pitts, Multnomah County Housing and Community Development Howard Klink, Multnomah County Social Services John Bonn, Office of Finance & Administration, Annexation Tim Grewe, Office of Finance & Administration Randy Webster, Office of Finance & Administration Kayda Clark, Oregon Department of Transportation Robin McArthur Phillips, Oregon Department of Transportation Greg Kaufman, Portland Bureau of Buildings Steve Kenworthy, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Judy Sanders, Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development George Hudson, Portland Bureau of Parks and Recreation Carol-Linda Casson, Portland Development Commission Grant Coffey, Portland Fire Bureau Andre Baugh, Portland Office of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering Jeanne Harrison, Portland Office of Transportation Commander Dave Butzer, Portland Police Bureau, Southeast Precinct Commander Dick Tate, Portland Police Bureau, East Precinct Sue Parker, Portland Public Schools Nick Sauvie, ROSE Community Development Corporation Jennifer Gerlac, Tri-Met Roberta Jortner, Water Bureau Lorna Stickel, Water Bureau The Bureau of Planning appreciates the time given to this Plan by each member of the Committee. Table of Contents Introduction Purpose Relationship of the Montavilla Neighborhood Plan to the Outer Southeast Community Plan The Planning Process Plan Organization History of Montavilla History of Montavilla Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Description Montavilla in 2015: A Vision Statement Policies, Objectives and Implementation Actions Policy 1: Housing and Neighborhood Livability Action Chart 1: Housing and Neighborhood Livability Policy 2: Historic Preservation and Urban Design Action Chart 2: Historic Preservation and Urban Design Policy 3: Transportation Action Chart 3: Transportation Policy 4: Economic Development Action Chart 4: Economic Development Policy 5: Public Safety Action Chart 5: Public Safety Page 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 11 13 14 15 16 19 21 23 25 27 28 Table of Contents (Con't) Policy 6: Parks, Open Space and Environment Action Chart 6: Parks, Open Space and Environment District Wide Issues Priority Projects to be funded by Bureau of Housing and Community Development Key to Implementing Agencies Page 29 30 31 32 33 List of Maps Vicinity Map - Montavilla Neighborhood Montavilla Neighborhood Map Montavilla Pedestrian District Frontpiece 6 18 Montavilla Neighborhood Cent nnial GlenfairMAX GLiSAN BURNSIDE Hazelwood PQWELlBLVO HOLGATE BLVO Pt>w&1I BUlle ~ .------ '1FFi COA '~ Q • Pleasant Valley• • FlAVEl 8 •~ ~ NEICIHBORKOQO Q MTSCOTT AfiOSIATlCU'l \i {J:f- i$ ~in I=t '-- r;j 4r h ii E ~ 11R-i ..IF< Irm~ rlr!"1 ~ H ~nd ~9!! I~ m~ f=tf_-E g--g B:J IIIJ rrR FR m f""I"C, '"Legen - • _ Montavilla Neighborhood Boundary Not to Scale - MAP 2"-======-11Montavilla Neighborhood 1~ Neighborhood Description The Montavilla Neighborhood is located in the northwest portion of the Outer Southeast Community Plan study area. The neighborhood is bordered by the 1-84 Freeway to the north, 1-205 Freeway to the east and Division to the south. The western boundary runs along SE 68th Avenue between Halsey and Burnside then east along Burnside to 76th Avenue where it then turns south and runs along SE 76th between Burnside and Division. Montavilla is 1,403 acres in size with approximately 15,000 people and about 6,000 households. The 1990 census shows that the Montavilla neighborhood has experienced the greatest increase in median household income, compared with the rest of the outer southeast community. The neighborhood is made up predominantly of single dwelling housing, most of which are in good condition. There are some industrial uses and multi- development in the northeast portion of the neighborhood. There are also a few other multi-dwelling developments interspersed throughout the rest of the neighborhood. Commercial Areas: The neighborhood has several commercial areas. The most viable are: 82nd Avenue, NE Glisan, SE Division and the SE Washington and SE Stark couplet located between 76th and 82nd Avenues. Eighty-second Avenue, the most developed arterial in the district, runs north-south through the entire neighborhood. The General Commercial (CG) zone is the predominant zone found along this street, with uses ranging from restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations to car dealerships and vehicle services. The Stark/Washington Street couplet consists mainly of storefront commercial zoning. The area has several neighborhood businesses such as coffee shops, delis, a drug store and a pizza shop. There are also other types of uses in this area such as two large lumber and hardware stores, a newspaper publishing company and a First Interstate Bank branch. Recreational Areas and Institutions: The neighborhood has a number of accessible and attractive parks and schools. Harrison, Berrydale and Montavilla Park offer great recreational opportunities for both youth and adults. Montavilla Park has tennis courts, a swimming pool, softball and soccer playing fields and a Community Center which offers social and recreational opportunities such as volleyball and day care. There are four public elementary schools in the neighborhood: Wilcox, Bridger, Clark and 7 Vestal School. Binnsmead is the only middle school in Montavilla. Columbia Christian School is a private K-12 school located at NE Glisan and 91st Avenue. Montavilla also has two accredited Senior Bible Colleges. They are Multnomah Bible College, located at 84th and Glisan, and Cascade College (formerly known as Columbia Christian College), located at 91st and Burnside. Montavilla's Business District, Past and Present: Stark Street between 76th and 82nd Avenues 8 Montavilla In 2015: A Vision Statement Welcoming all to the Montavilla Neighborhood in 2015 is a Neighborhood Gateway at SE 74th Avenue and Thorburn Street. The first platted streets such as Baseline and Meridian Roads, Hibbard, Spencer and Hunter are noted above street names. Historical signs are attached to historical homes and commercial establishments to highlight their importance. Eighty Second Avenue is a viable arterial lined with a combination of apartments, mixed-use and commercial and office spaces. Street trees and pleasant landscaping and flowers line 82nd and 80th Avenues from Halsey to Division Street. The same can be found on E. Burnside between NE 69th and' 92nd Avenues. A Historic and Pedestrian District was created in the Stark/Washington couplet between SE 76th and 82nd Avenues. This area is an attractive business center reflecting the historic character of the neighborhood that draws people from all over to shop, walk and browse. Transit service has been improved in the 1-205 and 82nd Avenue Corridor. New transit supportive developments and mixed-use developments make it possible to have 10 minute corridors along 82nd and 92nd Avenues, as well as major east- west streets throughout the neighborhood. The businesses and residents in the neighborhood have joined to create a local Design Advisory Group to revitalize and bring new life to commercial and residential buildings. Mixed-use developments and commercial nodes are located along transit streets and strip commercial development is located along other major streets. The level of safety in the neighborhood has been improved through Community Policing. A new neighborhood Branch library was built for all to enjoy. Part of the library also serves as a social service center. Neighborhood businesses have created living wage jobs. Many of these jobs are held by neighborhood residents. A partnership with area schools has been developed to teach job skills to students as part of the school's curriculum. All major streets in the neighborhood are now improved and complete with sidewalks and adequate lighting. The Montavilla Community Center was improved and expanded to include a covered swimming pool. The neighborhood in 2015, provides a rich and diverse experience for all residents and visitors. There is a strong sense of place, well being and prosperity among all residents as they continue to work together to ensure that their neighborhood is a safe and livable place for all to enjoy. 9 (r . . InvolvementCItIzen 10 Policies, Objectives & Implementation Actions Policies, Objectives & Implementation Actions The following statements are policies and objectives which are included in Portland's Comprehensive Plan. Inclusion of these statements in the Comprehensive Plan makes the Montavilla Neighborhood Plan a part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan. Future land use changes in the Outer Southeast Community Plan area will be required to conform with the city-wide Comprehensive Plan, Outer Southeast Community Plan, and Montavilla Neighborhood Plan. These policies and objectives read: Comprehensive Plan Policies 2.26 and 3.9 2.26 Outer Southeast Community Plan Promote the economic vitality, diverse residential character, unique environmental quality, and livability of outer southeast Portland by including the Outer Southeast Community Plan as a part of this Comprehensive Plan. 3.9 Outer Southeast Community Plan Neighborhoods and Business Plan Include as part of the Comprehensive Plan neighborhood and business plans developed as part of the Outer Southeast Community Plan. Neighborhood and business plans developed as part of the Outer Southeast Community Plan are those for Centennial, Foster-Powell, Hazelwood, Lents, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Mill Park, Montavilla, Outer Southeast Business Coalition, Pleasant Valley, Powellhurst-Gilbert, and South Tabor. Objectives:* F. * Strengthen Montavilla as a historic, commercially viable neighborhood with a wide variety ofhistoric structures and accessible open space. The other objectives associated with Policy 3.9 pertain to other neighborhoods within the Outer Southeast Community Plan study area which developed neighborhood plans as part of the community planning process. 11 rhe _Urban Puzzle: PII:I:I~1i IT TOIiI:THI:D Courtesy of the Portland Office of Transportation 12 • Policy 1: Housing and Neighborhood Livability Preserve and improve Montavilla's existing housing stock and build new housing for people of all ages, income levels and physical abilities. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Build at least 500 new housing units in the Montavilla Neighborhood by the year 2015. 2. Rehabilitate partially dilapidated houses and replace uninhabitable structures with new housing units. 3. Support enforcement of zoning, building, and noise codes to eliminate illegal developments and nuisances and make the neighborhood a more enjoyable place to live and conduct business. 4. Preserve Montavilla's single dwelling structures and work to increase the percentage of owner occupied units in the neighborhood. 5. Protect residential areas from nuisances caused by commercial and industrial uses. Ways to mitigate negative impacts include landscaping and setbacks. 6. Encourage neighborhood businesses to maintain and improve their property and the immediate surroundings. 7. Encourage owners of rental properties to properly maintain, landscape and manage their property to ensure safety and long term residency. 8. Apply the Institutional Residential (IR) designation on the Cascade College located at NE 91st and Burnside and the Multnomah Bible College located at NE 84th and Glisan. This designation would ensure that future expansions or changes to these colleges will be guided by a Master Plan and also help in reducing adverse impacts on the adjacent surroundings. 13 Action Chart 1: Housing and Neighborhood Livability Time # Actions Adopte On- Next 6 to Implementors with going 5 20 Plan Yrs Yrs PROJECTS HI Build porches on new and existing homes to X BOP/MNA enhance the architectural and public safety qualities of the housing stock in Montavilla. H2 Rehabilitate dilapidated residential structures X ROSE as well as build new housing. PROGRAMS H3 Organize a non-profit housing corporation to X BOP/MNA/ assist in the provision of housing for low and HAP medium income residents. H4 Designate eligible areas of Montavilla as X BHCD distress areas and seek funding to rehabilitate the structures within these designations. H5 Form a neighborhood code enforcement team X BOP/BOB/ to monitor nuisances, zoning and building code MNA violations. REGULATIONS H6 Apply the Institutional Residential (IR) Zoning X BOP Designation to the Cascade College and MuItnomah Bible College. Note: Action Charts were approved by Portland City Council by resolution. They are a starting place. All actions have an identified irnp1ementor. They were adopted with the Wlderstanding that some wilTneed to be adjusted and others replaced with more feasible proposals. Identification of an implementor for an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the implementation leader's ability to take action. 14 Policy 2: Historic Preservation and Urban Design Protect and maintain the historic structures and resources in Montavilla while promoting and building on the storefront character of Montavilla's business district on SE StarklWashington between 76th and 82nd Avenues. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Encourage business owners to provide street furniture in front of their businesses to enhance the appearance and friendliness of their property and the neighborhood. 2. Encourage property owners to make improvements to their property which will add to the livability of the neighborhood. 3. Pursue the development of an identifiable theme for Montavilla's business district. 4. Encourage developers to construct new buildings that are compatible with nearby buildings in the neighborhood. 5. Encourage Montavilla residents and the Montavilla Neighborhood Association to provide voluntary design review and technical support for new developments and renovations in the neighborhood. 6. Create a Neighborhood Gateway to identify and promote the importance and character of the Montavilla Neighborhood within the Outer Southeast District and the City of Portland. 15 Action Chart 2: Historic Preservation and Urban Design Time # Actions Adopte On- Next 6 to Implementor. with goin g 5 20 Plan Yr. Yrs PROJECTS HPl Locate a building to display historical photos X TM of places and past residents of the Montavilla neighborhood. This building could also store the P5 Marker which is now at 76th and Stark. HP2 Inventory historic structures, sites and X MNA/BOP resources and pursue appropriate measures to preserve and protect these resources. HP3 Organize a committee to gather neighborhood X Parks/MNA materials for a time capsule which will be buried in Montavilla Park upon adoption of the Neighborhood Plan. The capsule would be buried for 50 years and be reopened by the Chair of the neighborhood association at that time. HP4 Continue to maintain the Pioneer Cemetery X MC/MNA located at the southwest corner of SE 90th and Glisan by keeping the grounds, headstones and signs clean and visible. HP5 Develop a neighborhood gateway at the X MNA triangular asphalt island located at SE 74 and Thorburn Avenue. Possibly a planted area with wild flowers and a sign indicating the entering and departing from Montavilla. This site is two blocks west of Montavilla's official western boundary, but because of the physical nature of the area it would be the most appropriate location for a neighborhood gateway. Pursue annexing this area into the Montavilla Neighborhood. HP6 Develop a written history and a walking tour X MNA map of special places in Montavilla. UD Improve the Montavilla Business District X BOP/MBA 1 located along the Stark/Washington couplet between SE 76th and 82nd Avenues. The neighborhood priorities are: burying all utility lines, planting street trees and providing street furniture. UD Establish a business district theme and X MBA 2 identity by painting all the buildings in a coordinated and consistent color and design. 16 Time I # Actions AifollCe~ Qn w NUl " 10 Imp ementors "lib I rg,oiOI S 1,1) Plan Yrs Yrs: PROGRAMS I UD Encourage businesses to plant street trees and ,X BOP/MNA 3 provide benches in front of their businesses to enhance the look and feel of their busmesses and the surroundin~area. Note: Action Charts were approved by Portland City CQuncil bpesolution. Theyare a !!tarting pla~e.• All actions have an identified implementor. They were adopted with !heund'erslandin&,.rthal some-wiJJ neE!d 10 be adjusted and others replaced' wUh more feasible pro~als. Identification ofan im~ementorfor an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding lhat<:ircumstances will affect tl1e implementation leader's ability to take action. Maintaining older homes in good condition 17 BURNSIDE DIVISION Cl Z ~ o z Sl MAX STARK WASHINGTON ...... NOAltl Not to Scale Outer Southeast Community Plan March, 1996 ADOPTED MONTAVILLA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Montavilla Neighborhood Legend Neighborhood Boundary • Pedestrian District Policy 3: Transportation Improve the accessibility of the neighborhood and expand the choices of transportation modes available to MontaviIla residents. Encourage the development of commercial and higher density residential developments along transit streets throughout the neighborhood. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Improve access and mobility for pedestrians, public transit and automobiles traveling in and through the neighborhood. 2. Ensure that public transportation is accessible and available to all neighborhood residents. 3. Support an increase in the number of buses serving Montavilla by encouraging the development of transit supportive uses and housing densities along transit streets in the neighborhoods. 4. Consider the use of mini-buses as a source of alternative transportation for short trips throughout the neighborhood. 5. Consider "curb extensions" at bus stops to slow traffic and improve the environment for transit patrons and pedestrians. 6. Improve the pedestrian experience for residents and visitors to Montavilla by ensuring there are crosswalks, curb cuts and sidewalks along major streets throughout the neighborhood. 7. Identify appropriate areas where traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and traffic circles should be placed to help reduce traffic speed and make the neighborhood a safer place to live and conduct business. 8. Develop and maintain safe bikeways and pedestrian routes for residents commuting to work, school and recreational areas. 9. Encourage businesses to provide their employees with bus tickets or passes as a way of promoting the use of public transit, reducing congestion and parking conflicts. 10. Encourage the Bureau of Maintenance to provide street cleaning schedules to area residents and businesses so people can move their vehicles before the streets are swept. 19 11. Improve the appearance and safety of the bus shelters and bus stops in the neighborhood. 12. Encourage "Main Street" type developments along portions of NE Glisan, SE Division, 82nd and SE Stark as a means of accommodating more people and businesses along transit streets. 13. Pursue the creation of a pedestrian district that would offer an attractive and safe experience for pedestrians in Montavilla's business district. The district would roughly cover the area between Pine and Alder Streets and between 76th and 82nd Avenues with the focus being on the business district along the Stark/Washington Couplet. Enhancing Livability through various modes of travel Courtesy of the Portland Office of Transportation 20 Action Chart 3: Transportation Time # Actions Adopte On- Next 6 to Implementors with going 5 20 Plan Vrs Vrs PROJECTS T1 Identify and implement strategies for paving X BHCD/ unimproved streets, adding sidewalks and MNA/PVT putting in curb cuts where needed to improve traffic and pedestrian mobilitv. T2 Consider providing left turn signals or turning X OOOT lanes at major intersections along 82nd to improve mobility and safety throughout the neighborhood. T3 Provide bus schedules, shelters and trash X TM receptacles at all bus stops in Montavilla. T4 Request improvements to designate bikeways. X PDOT Priorities are: Burnside Street, SE 72nd and 76th Avenues. T5 Connect Montavilla's residents with large X PDC/TM employment centers such as the Columbia Southshore, Swan Island and Rivergate industrial areas where there are living wage I iobs. T6 Improve street crossings along the X ODOT 1-205 bikeway and pedestrian path at major streets to make crossing them easier for bicyclist and pedestrians. PROGRAMS T7 Request POOT to study enhancing pedestrian X PDOT safety and convenience throughout the neighborhood. The neighborhood priorities are at: Washington and 80th, Stark and 81st, Glisan and 80th and 90th. Other locations includes the intersections of NE Davis and Oregon on 82nd Avenue. T8 Identify strategies to improve the level of X PDOT/TM/ access and convenience for transit passengers OOOT at the 82nd Avenue and Banfield MAX Station. REGULATIONS T9 Request the area between SE Pine and SE X BOP/MNA Alder Streets and between 76th and 82nd Avenues be designated a pedestrian district. Note: Action Charts were approved by Portland City Council by resolution. They are a starting place. All actions have an identified implementor. They were adopted with the understanding that some wilfneed to be adjusted and others replaced with more feasible proposals. Identification of an implementor for an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the implementation leader's ability to take action. 21 82nd Avenue Light Rail Transit Station 22 Policy 4: Economic Development Foster the opportunity for new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses in Montavilla's commercial areas along 82nd Avenue, Stark, Washington, Glisan and Division. Reinforce Montavilla's commercial center (StarklWashington couplet between SE 76th and 82nd Avenues) by marketing the area as a special place to do business. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Develop a marketing plan to promote and improve the business community in Montavilla and to attract new businesses to the neighborhood, 2. Encourage new and existing businesses to keep their properties looking clean and attractive to help market the neighborhood and draw people to their stores. 3. Buffer residential areas from businesses to help reduce visual and noise impacts. 4. Encourage businesses and residents to share available parking areas with each other when appropriate to help reduce the need for more parking lots. 5. Enhance commercial nodes at major intersections throughout the neighborhood. Possible intersections for improvements might include: 82nd and Division and 92nd to 1-205 between Stark and Washington. 6. Enhance 82nd Avenue to make it a more attractive and viable arterial for shoppers, pedestrians, residents and visitors. Other streets in the neighborhood may include: Glisan, west of 82nd; Division, 82nd to 1-205; and Stark Street, 76th to 1-205. 7. Encourage developers who build large parking lots to design them so they are attractive and safe for pedestrians and bicyclists. 8. Encourage businesses to implement "Good Neighbor Plans" similar to those required by convenience store owners to reduce negative impacts on nearby residents and businesses and to ensure a good working relationship with the neighborhood at all times. 23 9. Increase residential developments around Montavilla's commercial areas to foster a market for the development of service businesses which will serve the neighborhood's residents. Neighborhood-type businesses along Stark Street 24 Action Chart 4: Economic Development Time # Actions Adopte, On- Next 6 to Implementors with goin g 5 20 Plan Vrs Vrs PROJECfS ED! Develop a marketing plan to promote the X MBA Montavilla business community and to attract new businesses to the neighborhood. The Montavilla Business Association will seek monies from its members and others to aid in this project. ED2 Improve the intersections of 82nd and Division X MNA/MBA and 92nd to 1-205 between Stark and Washington as areas to be developed into viable commercial nodes. PROGRAMS ED3 Develop a neighborhood Awards Program to X MBA/MNA reward neighborhood businesses that maintain and improve the appearance of their property for all to enjoy. REGULATIONS ED4 Map the "b" overlay zone to separate and X BOP protect residential uses from commercial and industrial uses. The ''b'' zone is intended to reduce impacts such as noise and sight from adversely affecting residential areas. Note: Action Charts were approved by Portland City Council by resolution. They are a starting place. All actions have an identified imp1ementor. They were adopted with the understanding that some wilfneed to be adjusted and others replaced with more feasible proposals. Identification of an implementor for an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the implementation leader's ability to take action. 25 Wide 6idewalk6, fitreet tree6 and /:7enche6 make thl6 6treet more pede6trlan-frlendly. 26 Policy 5: Public Safety Foster a partnership with the Bureau of Police which supports the Bureau's Community Policing Program with positive neighborhood actions aimed at improving the level of public safety within the MontaviIIa Neighborhood. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Reduce crime in the neighborhood through innovative and coordinated use of Police and Montavilla residents. 2. Train landlords on how to recognize and immediately deal with criminal activities and nuisances associated with their property. 3. Encourage the Montavilla Neighborhood Association to actively solicit local businesses, schools, organizations and neighborhood residents to participate in neighborhood crime prevention activities such as: installing lights in areas where it's dark, eliminating unsafe landscaping, installing smoke detectors and alarm systems and removing graffiti from buildings. 4. Encourage residents to initiate block watch programs throughout the neighborhood and to actively help deter crime by reporting, testifying and supporting each other in crime prevention efforts. 5. Discourage youth from being involved in gangs by offering them positive alternative activities in places like schools, churches and community centers. 27 Action Chart 5: Public Safety Time # Actions Adoptee On- Next 6 to Implementors with going 5 20 Plan Vrs Vrs PROJECfS PSI Establish a mini-police-precinct station in X PPB Montavilla. PS2 Facilitate Community Policing activities to help X PPB/MNA reduce crime in the neighborhood. PS3 Establish neighborhood watch and Blockwatch X MNA/ programs to help fight crime in the BRCD neighborhood. PROGRAMS PS4 Implement police bicycle patrol to assist in X PPB fighting crime in the neighborhood. PS5 Establish training programs for landlords of X PPB/MNA rental property to assist them in screening bad tenants and preventing criminal activities on their properties. PS6 Increase fines and the writing of parking and X PPB speeding tickets to reduce traffic violations in the neighborhood. Note: Action Charts were approved by Portland City Council by resolution. They are a starting place. All actions have an identified implementor. They were adopted with the lUlderstanding that some will need to be adjusted and others replaced with more feasible proposals. Identification of an implementor for an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the implementation leader's ability to take action. 28 Policy 6: Parks, Open Space and Environment Maintain and enhance Montavilla's Parks and improve connections for Montavilla residents to nearby recreation areas such as Mt. Tabor Park, and the 1-205 Bikeway. (Adopted as part of Portland's Comprehensive Plan) Objectives: 1. Update neighborhood parks (Montavilla, Berrydale and Harrison Parks) to meet the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards for safety and accessibility. 2. Encourage churches and schools to provide recreational opportunities at their facilities for residents and others to utilize and enjoy. 3. Improve and maintain the Montavilla Community Center and Park. 4. Create an Environmental Center to educate Montavilla residents about how to reduce air pollution, debris, noise, energy consumption, and solid waste. Montavilla Community Center 29 5. Utilize available vacant areas for community gardens. 6. Encourage residents to obey Scoop and Leash laws in all of the neighborhood parks, public places and in all other parts of the neighborhood. Post appropriate signs throughout the neighborhood. 7. Identify appropriate vacant lots throughout the neighborhood and develop them as nontraditional parks. These parks might be in the form of: Art, graffiti, Skateboard, soapbox and/or dog parks. Other alternative types of parks might include bicycle-free parks and exercise parks. Action Chart 6: Parks, Open Space and Environment Time # Actions Adopte On- Next 6 to Implementors with going 5 20 Plan Yrs Yrs PROJECTS PI Consider building a weight room and establish X Parks a weight training program for the Montavilla Community Center. P2 Request Bureau of Parks and Recreation to X X MNA consider building a restroom at the north end of Montavilla Park. P3 Request the Bureau of Parks and Recreation to X MNA consider covering the swimming pool at the Montavilla Community Center for year-round use. P4 Update outdoor facilities such as swing sets X Parks and ball fields at Montavilla, Berrydale and Harrison Parks to provide a safer and more enjoyable recreational experience for children and adults usinji; these parks. P5 Build an Environmental center in the MNA neighborhood to educate people about the environment. P6 Expand the parking lot at the Montavilla X Parks Community Center to provide more parking spaces. Note; Action Charts were approved by Portland City Council by resolution. They are a starting place. All actions have an identified implementor. They were adopted with the lUlderstanding that some wilfneed to be adjusted and others replaced with more feasible proposals. Identification of an implementor for an action is an expression of interest and support with the understanding that circumstances will affect the implementation leader's ability to take action. 30 District Wide Issues The following are ideas, requests and issues that surfaced during Montavilla Steering Committee meetings which are also being addressed by the Outer Southeast Community Plan. They are listed here in the Neighborhood Plan to acknowledge and give credit to the Montavilla Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee. a. Develop a satellite Land Use Permit Center in outer southeast to make it more accessible and convenient for residents and developers living in the area to process land use applications and get information on zoning. b. Encourage residents to participate in the regional decision-making process for choosing high capacity transit corridors. Possible sites in outer southeast include: 1-205, 82nd Avenue and portions of Powell Boulevard and Foster Road. c. Improve public transportation linkage to large industrial and employment areas such as the Columbia Southshore, Swan Island and Rivergate to connect residents of Montavilla with living wage jobs. RecreatIonal trails and viewpoInts 31 Priority Projects to be funded by Bureau of Housing and Community Development The Montavilla Neighborhood is eligible for funds from the Bureau of Housing and Community Development (BHCD). The following is a list of priority projects the neighborhood would like to see accomplished with the assistance of BHCD funds. 1. Develop a Neighborhood Gateway at SE 74th and Thorburn Avenue. 2. Pave unimproved streets and add sidewalks in areas where there are none. 3. Plant street trees on Stark Street between SE 76th and 82nd Avenue to promote this area as the business and pedestrian district in the neighborhood. 4. Set up Block Watch Programs throughout the neighborhood. Possible site for a Neighborhood Gateway: SE 74th Avenue and Stark Street 32 BES BHCD BOB BOP HAP MBA Me MNA OIXJT Parks PPB PDC PIXJT PVT ROSE TM Key to Implementing Agencies Bureau of Environmental Services Bureau of Housing and Community Development Bureau of Buildings Bureau of Planning Housing Authority of Portland Montavilla Business Association Multnomah County Montavilla Neighborhood Association Oregon Department of Transportation Bureau of Parks and Recreation Portland Police Bureau Portland Development Commission Portland Office of Transportation Private Revitalize Outer Southeast Tri-Met 33 Historic Landmark: St. Andrews Care Center SE 76th and Main 34