Beaverton Traffic Commission Meeting – July 2, 2026

The Beaverton Traffic Commission held a public hearing on TC 873, a traffic management plan for the Dover Lane and Dover Street area, required as a condition of a nearby development. After hearing testimony from neighbors and staff, the commission voted 7-0 to approve a revised plan that includes additional speed cushions and curb extensions developed collaboratively with the community.

Consent Calendar

• The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting by a 7-0 roll call vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Francine Grew (Dover Street resident) spoke in favor of the revised plan, stating she had raised concerns over five years ago and expressed relief that the process had reached this point.
• Jennifer Madsen (Dover Lane resident) spoke in favor of the revised plan, noting that the initial survey gave residents the impression it was "accept the first plan or nothing." She also raised a concern that the new road connection (Dover Terrace) lies partly in Beaverton’s jurisdiction and was not included in the original traffic calming approval.
• Ken Zatterin (Dover Loop resident) asked the commission to approve the plan, calling it "the minimum we need to protect our neighborhood's livability." He acknowledged the work of city staff and requested continued monitoring after development.
• Kirk Edwards and Kelly Edwards (both Dover Lane residents) expressed support for the revised plan.

Discussion Items

• Staff Report (Mr. Casho): The city traffic engineer explained that the development was required to submit a traffic management plan due to projected traffic increases. An initial plan (with four speed cushions and an all-way stop at a new intersection) was surveyed; 52% of neighbors agreed, but many opposed. On April 16, 2026, city staff met with residents to develop a revised plan featuring six speed cushions (four on Dover Lane, two on Dover Street), curb extensions at the Dover Lane/Dover Street intersection, and a mid-block curb extension on Dover Loop. A second survey showed 64% approval. Staff recommended approval of the revised plan.
• Commissioner Questions:
  • Commissioner McLean clarified the timeline: first survey in January 2026, second survey on April 24, 2026, with 672 cards returned.
  • Commissioner Moore asked about cost responsibility; staff confirmed the developer (Holt) is expected to bear the cost of the traffic calming measures, which is unusual because the city typically funds such projects, but the development code requires the developer to provide a traffic management plan if traffic increases by 20 vehicles per hour.
  • Commissioner Biansky noted that the developer objects to the additional costs for the two extra speed cushions and curb extensions, but the commission’s role is only to approve or disapprove the plan, not resolve funding disputes.
  • Vice Chair Bobadia asked whether the city took additional steps due to many phone calls; staff confirmed that because of numerous complaints, they held a second meeting and developed a revised plan. He also noted that the developer argues the revised plan is a new plan, but staff explained the city was responding to neighborhood concerns.
  • Commissioner Biansky suggested approving the original plan and re-evaluating after development, but staff noted that the neighborhood would not accept that because they felt the first plan was insufficient.
• Commissioner Deliberation:
  • Commissioner McLean expressed support for the revised plan, citing overwhelming public support and the need for traffic calming before the subdivision opens.
  • Chair Conway applauded the city’s work with the neighborhood, noting the increase from 52% to 64% approval showed effective collaboration.
  • Vice Chair Bobadia acknowledged that growth is inevitable and commended community involvement.
  • Commissioner Biansky voiced a concern that future residents of the new development have no voice in the current vote, but noted they would know the traffic calming measures when purchasing homes. He ultimately supported the plan.
• Key Clarifications:
  • The plan is under the city’s previous traffic calming program, not the newer program adopted after the development was approved.
  • Construction access will not use the neighborhood streets; the new street will remain closed until construction is complete.
  • The traffic calming devices will be installed before the road is opened.
  • The commission’s decision is a recommendation to the City Council, which typically approves it on the consent agenda unless appealed.

Key Outcomes

• Motion: Commissioner McLean moved to approve TC 873 as written (the revised plan). Commissioner Biansky seconded.
• Vote: The motion passed 7-0 (Commissioners Miranda, Friedler, Moore, Vice Chair Bobadia, Biansky, McLean, and Chair Conway all voting aye).
• Next Steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. If the developer disputes the cost, the matter may be resolved between the city and developer’s attorneys. The street will not open until the traffic calming measures are constructed and approved.