Reappoint Jill Cropp and Peggy Moretti to the Development Review Advisory Committee for terms to expire March 29, 2028
As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Development Review Advisory Committee, each for a second 3-year term:
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a citizen advisory body representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. The DRAC is composed of 17 members representing different stakeholder groups, such as builders, developers, designers, and neighborhoods.
I recommend two candidates for reappointment.
| Appointment | Membership Category | 2nd Full Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Cropp | Home Builders | March 30, 2025 through March 29, 2028 |
| Peggy Moretti | Historic Preservation | March 30, 2025 through March 29, 2028 |
Jill Cropp is a licensed architect who has worked with developers on commercial and residential housing projects for over 20 years, the last 10 years focused on infill housing for home builders. Jill designs and prepares drawings, applies for land use reviews and building permits for her clients, responds to checksheets, and shepherds applications through the process. Jill’s reappointment to this Committee membership is supported by the Portland Home Builders Association (HBA). Jill occupies the Home Builders member category.
Statement from Jill Cropp: I have some specialized skills and experience with complex residential infill projects that has helped PP&D improve permitting and other review processes. This improvement effort is an ongoing project, and I‘d like to continue to contribute to that as long as I’m allowed.
Peggy Moretti is the retired Executive Director of Restore Oregon and has a deep understanding of issues around historic preservation. She is now doing some consulting on historic preservation and non-profit management, and is vice chair of the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission. Peggy occupies the Historic Preservation member category.
Statement from Peggy Moretti: I enjoy serving as a liaison and connection between the historic preservation field/community and the development community. Reusing existing buildings should be an important component of "development" strategy to achieve the City's housing, sustainability, equity, and livability goals and I would love to see greater collaboration and intersection between reuse / rehabilitation and new construction.
The reappointments of Jill Cropp and Peggy Moretti to DRAC will ensure the continuation of their unique perspectives and contributions to Portland’s permitting and development review processes. Jill’s development experience and focus on ongoing improvements, along with Peggy’s commitment to historic preservation and the reuse of existing structures to meet housing goals, play key roles in the committee’s work to improve the city’s development review code, policies, and processes.
I recommend that Jill Cropp and Peggy Moretti be appointed to the Development Review Advisory Committee for second terms dated March 30, 2025 through March 29, 2028.
Exhibits and Attachments
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
Portland City Code Title 3.30.030 specifies that members of the DRAC may serve up to two 3-year terms.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This legislation reappoints a citizen volunteer to serve on the DRAC, a citizen advisory body, and will have no budgetary or long-term financial impacts for the Bureau of Development Services or the City.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
Not applicable.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
This legislation will benefit the development review process and the community by supporting the continued effective functioning of the DRAC. Each of the 17 members of the DRAC represents a unique stakeholder group to the development review process; making the reappointment specified in this legislation will ensure that the member’s stakeholder group will be represented.
Public notice regarding this legislation was provided in PP&D’s Plans Examiner newsletter, the PP&D website, and social media platforms. The Plans Examiner is widely distributed electronically to PP&D customers and stakeholders, as well as neighborhood associations and community groups. In addition, current DRAC members notified their stakeholder groups of the vacant position.
This legislation appoints citizen volunteer to serve on the DRAC and will have no discernable impact on the City’s energy use. This legislation neither contributes to nor detracts from the City’s goal of meeting 100 percent of community-wide energy needs with renewable energy by 2050.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
There is no fiscal impact as this legislation reappoints a citizen volunteer to serve on the DRAC.
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Document History
Document number: 2025-198
President's referral: Homelessness and Housing Committee