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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/26/2008 - SOUTH COLLEGE CORRIDOR PLAN UPDATE DATE: August 26, 2008 WORK SESSION ITEM STAFF: Timothy Wilder FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION South College Corridor Plan Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since Fall 2007, staff has been working with area businesses,property owners and residents in the preparation of a South College Corridor Plan. The process is now entering its final phase, and the purpose of this work session is to get feedback from Council on the main ideas and direction of the Plan so that adjustments can be made in the process or content before the Plan document is drafted this fall. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED l. Does Council have comments or concerns regarding the information presented on the land use, transportation, design and community partnership ideas and options for the South College area? 2. Are there other issues not mentioned that staff needs to address? BACKGROUND Council asked staff to initiate a subarea plan for the South College Avenue area as a result of extensive meetings with businesses and residents during the Southwest Enclave Annexation process. The project was originally approved in the 2006-2007 budget cycle, but was delayed until after the April 3, 2007 election, pending the vote on the Southwest Enclave Annexation. The project formally began in the summer of 2007. The South College Corridor Plan Study Area was defined to include commercial and vacant properties adjacent to South College Avenue between Harmony and Carpenter roads. Existing neighborhoods were excluded because no significant changes are anticipated for these areas,though staff has involved residents from the surrounding neighborhoods in the planning process. The Study Area covers 608 acres, nearly all within existing City limits. The Study Area is a typical example of a highway corridor,built post-World War II,but before city planning systems evolved. Much of the area was subdivided and developed in an ad-hoc manner, creating a number of parcels that have become functionally obsolete due to small size,narrow shape, access problems, and lack of drainage systems and other urban infrastructure. About half of the Study Area is made up of vacant land zoned for commercial and residential land uses. August 26, 2008 Page 2 The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance on how the area can be integrated into the larger Fort Collins community despite its historical orientation to the highway and the poor connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Many owners and residents are concerned about the poor condition of infrastructure and the lack of basic elements such as sidewalks and street trees. Some have stated that improvements would help the area become integrated into the larger community. The project team has made significant progress on the preparation of a plan since the process began in the summer of 2007. Major accomplishments include completion of the baseline planning summary (i.e., synopsis of previous plans and studies and existing conditions), identification of issues, market assessment report, draft goals and policies, and development of land use and transportation options. The land use options are described on page 4 of the Summer 2008 Newsletter(Attachment 1). The process has and will continue to include an extensive public involvement process. Past and future events include: • Public kick-off event,November 29, 2007 • Stakeholder interviews, December—January 2008 • Household and Business Surveys, March—May 2008 • Business Forum, April 2008 • Visioning Workshop, April 2008 • Three Framework Plan Open Houses, July 30 and 31, 2008 The Summer 2008 Newsletter,the second of two newsletters,was mailed to over 2,600 households and businesses prior to the July Open Houses. Citizen input from these meetings is contained within the attached July 2008 Framework Plan Open House Summaries. (Attachment 2) KEY LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND CHOICES The following is a detailed description of the status of four issue topics being addressed in the planning process: land use, transportation, appearance, and community partnerships. 1. Land use The most significant issue in regards to land use is the need to confirm an appropriate future land use plan for vacant properties. While the City Structure Plan and current zoning established a foundation to build upon,the staff has received various requests for changes to the existing zoning. In addition, residents have repeatedly stated their desire for new neighborhood services in the corridor, and in particular, a grocery store. The South College Market Study found most areas with existing businesses to be relatively stable and no land use changes are suggested for these areas. Page 4 of the attached Newsletter (Attachment 1) highlights land use options for seven areas (A— G). These areas are either currently vacant or are developed and have the potential to change over time. All other areas in the Study Area not included in this list are recommended to stay with their current land use designation. The list below contains descriptions of the land use options and citizen input on the options received at the July open houses. August 26, 2008 Page 3 • Area A is being recommended to stay as currently designated: Commercial with the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay. The TOD overlay zone encourages land uses, densities and design that enhance and support transit stations along the Mason Corridor. This area has the most potential along the South College corridor to support the Mason Corridor,although transit supportive uses like housing or offices are not mandated. Citizen responses strongly support the concept of Transit Oriented Development at this location. • Two options are being considered for Area B as follows: (1) Commercial and Residential (Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood) or (2) Mixed Commercial, Industrial and Residential (Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood). Option 1 is the current designation and would allow a wide variety of commercial and residential uses. Option 2 is similar but also would allow industrial uses. Option 2 was developed to better reflect the existing warehouse uses and to accommodate the expansion or addition of other light industrial uses. Citizen responses were somewhat split,with slightly greater numbers supporting the Option 2. • Two options are being considered for Area C as follows: (1) Community Commercial or (2) Commercial. Option 1 is the current designation. Option 2 was developed provide consistency with the Structure Plan,which designates the site as Commercial. Community Commercial provides a combination of retail,offices,services,cultural facilities, civic uses and higher density housing in a pattern of blocks. Commercial allows a wider range of auto- related uses and does not require the block pattern. Citizen comments were mixed,but there was strong concern over protection of the natural features and that the site characteristics should govern building suitability. One owner has submitted a rezoning petition to rezone a portion of the property from Community Commercial to Commercial to accommodate an auto dealership. • Two options are being considered for Area D as follows: (1) Urban Estate or (2) Commercial. Option 1 is the existing land use designation. Urban Estate is a residential zoning district allowing up to two dwelling units per acre. Commercial allows a wide variety of commercial and residential uses. Option 2 was developed because the site is adjacent to commercial properties to the west along College and to the north along Skyway, making the site less desirable for large lot homes. Citizen responses were split between the two options. • Area E is being recommended to stay as currently designated: Commercial. Commercial allows a wide variety of commercial and residential uses. There have been a variety of proposals on this site in the past, from a grocery store to an auto-dealership. Citizen responses generally supported commercial uses, with some negative comments about auto sales. • Two options are being considered for Area F as follows: (1) Residential (Low-Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood)or(2)Residential/Limited Commercial. Option 1 is the current designation. The designation would allow residential densities of up to 8 dwelling units per acre and a neighborhood center. Option 2 would also allow the same residential densities but also additional commercial uses along the front half of the area. The front portion of this area has several existing commercial and residential uses made up of a landscape supply yard, offices, a veterinary clinic, small warehouses, and a single family house. Citizen --1 August 26, 2008 Page 4 response was split between the two options. This area needs more detailed discussion with the property owners and surrounding residents to understand what land uses are appropriate for this area. • Three options are being considered for Area G as follows: (1) Urban Estate, (2) Multi- Family Residential, or(3) Limited Commercial/Commercial. Option 1 is the existing land use designation. Urban Estate is a residential zoning district allowing up to two dwelling units per acre. Option 2 would allow multi-family housing. Option 3 would allow a wide variety of commercial and residential uses. The Limited Commercial is a sub-option to the Commercial option. Unlike Commercial, the Limited Commercial does not allow drive-in restaurants and several other auto-related uses. Options 2 and 3 were developed because the site is adjacent to two state highways—U.S.287 and State Highway 392,making the site less desirable for large lot homes. In addition, the owner of the area has requested that the City allow commercial uses so that he can submit a development proposal for a small retail strip center with a drive-in restaurant. Citizen responses favored Limited Commercial/ Commercial, with a desire for adequate residential buffers. The northwest corner of College Avenue and Carpenter Roads is currently vacant and zoned for Neighborhood Commercial. The current zoning would permit the development of a supermarket market that area residents have asked for. No changes are suggested by the Plan for this location. 2. Transportation Residents and businesses have identified improving traffic controls, traffic safety, pedestrian and bicycle access,and lowering speed limits as important issues. Many issues regarding travel through the corridor have already been addressed through previous planning efforts, including the South College Avenue(US 287)Access Control Plan Update Report,the US 287 Environmental Overview Study,the US 287 South College Avenue Bicycle Lane Project and the Master Street Plan. Bicycle lanes will be constructed on South College Avenue from Harmony Road to Carpenter Road in the Fall 2008. The Access Control Plan in particular has received the most attention from businesses due to the concern over loss of direct highway access. The South College Corridor Plan will not be suggesting any specific changes to the Access Control Plan but instead recommends that the future highway design be context-sensitive. What this means is that as the corridor evolves and as land uses intensify,highway improvement projects should be built to balance transportation for all modes with the needs of adjacent businesses and development projects and the projects should closely involve affected businesses and residents. One of the most needed improvements is the installation of sidewalks along College Avenue. Both residents and businesses have raised this as an important issue. The Plan also proposes a network of bicycle and pedestrian trails to link existing neighborhoods to existing or future destinations. Residents have expressed extensive support for a new north-south trail connecting the Fossil Creek Trail to neighborhoods to the south to Carpenter Road (page 3 of the Newsletter). Residents also have concerns over unsafe access to transit, infrequent service, and uncomfortable transit stops. Improvements to these conditions would provide more transportation options for residents, employees, customers and clients of Foothills Gateway. August 26, 2008 Page 5 3. Appearance and Design There is widespread agreement by businesses and residents that the quality of commercial buildings and the appearance of the corridor are significant issues. Many of the buildings are older and have outdated layouts or facades. The sole emphasis for much of corridor is on vehicle access to parking, with neglect of other community design considerations such as safety, walkability, and visual quality. Landscaping is limited to a few, isolated locations where new development has occurred. These aspects provide a sense that the corridor is focused more heavily towards highway users and away from local business and neighborhood needs In the near term, the overall appearance will likely be most influenced by new development on vacant lands meeting the City's standards for quality design. Over time, it is probable that some existing commercial properties will redevelop and/or some building facades will be improved. In the public realm,the installation of street trees or other vegetation,pedestrian scale lighting, and public pedestrian spaces along the highway will do the most to improve the corridor's appearance. A gateway concept with bold landscaping, special signage and unique building architecture near Carpenter Road can also help with appearance. No specific thematic design is suggested for the corridor but instead the area is expected to continue to be eclectic — "fix the junky but keep it funky", as one plan participant described it. 4. Community Partnerships Perhaps the most important issue facing South College today is the lack of leadership and cooperation from area businesses for working towards a shared vision for their neighborhood.. Unlike North College,which had the support of an active core group of business people to shepherd the area forward, South College businesses and property owners are not organized. A formal business organization could improve communication amongst businesses and residents and provide advocacy on behalf of the area. While an organization will take a grass-roots initiative,this subarea planning effort may provide the catalyst. NEXT STEPS Over the next several months, the project team will be preparing final goals and policies and identifying a preferred land use and transportation framework plan. Then the team will prepare a first draft of a South College Corridor Plan. One additional public event will be held in late fall, 2008 to gain public feedback on the draft Plan. The Planning and Zoning Board,Land Conservation Stewardship Board, Transportation Board, and Council review of the draft Plan is expected by January/March of 2009. ATTACHMENTS 1. Summer 2008 Newsletter 2. Framework Plan Meeting Summaries 3. Powerpoint Presentation 4. South College Corridor Plan Study Area 5. Schedule for Public Process City Of ATTACHMENT 1 FF6rt Collins fcgov.corn/advanceplanning South Colleue link r Al r . 0850-ZZS08 00 `su[110D laod 08S X09 Od SUMMER 2008 nV a5allOD N 1,8Z 5uluueld a3uenpy How Can You Participate? _ In this issue... There are many ways you can have your say and contribute to the plan: SI lillO^ �� It is month 9 of this 15- month 1 . Come to any meeting or event �•1 �,J planning process, and we' re 2. Email (twilder@fcgov.com) }O Az1:)1 ■. reaching a critical time for the 3. Call us (221 -6376) future of the South College 4. Visit our website at Corridor. The project team spent fcgov.com/advanceplanning What's the best land use for vacant sitesp many months collecting ideas from Check out the map on page 4 residents, businesses, owners and 5. Request a meeting others, and researching issues. TRILBY =FRW Now, it's finally time to examine a some options for land use, transportation and other issues. SouthCollege Z W Many of the choices are based on the issues and ideas which came CORRIDOR PLAN w out of meetings and surveys. In this issue, read about the Business N o Forum and Market Assessment to get the latest information from Ways to Have Your Say business experts. Review the Household and Business Survey HARMONY responses for the top issues and ideas. Most importantly, check Three Open Houses About the Framework Plan F 'aCheck out the map on page 3 out the South College Corridor Plan choices and options. This is q an important time for South College and we invite you to take an A H active part in the planning process. Join us for breakfast or a cookout and give your opinion on the o corridor's future ! We are hitting the pavement to share important Share your ideas at any of the three open houses in July to discuss choices which form this plans initial recommendations. g important choices for South College's future. For more details, Pancake Et Sausage Breakfast see the back panel of this newsletter. Wednesday, July 30, 7-gam How would the plan be implemented ? Who pays? Southgate Church 6541 South College Ave atreetscape improvements are needed3.. —"V11001i; on page 6 At this(northwest corner of Trilby and College) 1me need Your feedback the project team doee of our s not haveanning and cess, Your project team is City on onsulltant.a local tannin Dogs ft Chips Cookout traffic Cnt choices for land the -- recommendations about how Wednesday, July 30, 6-8pm control Pedestrian use, � improvements or other elements would Fossil Creek Community Park s Lake Pavilion bic trig be paid for. Right now, our process is focused on broad land use (west entrance off of Lemay Avenue) Yc!e access, landscaping and kk and transportation choices and not on specific steps to achieve and be dscaping ■._ certain ideas. After the project team receives your input on Dogs li Chips Cookout Bring autification choices this summer, we will explore actions for implementing Thursday, July 31 , 6-8pm g the kids too! ' and funding. You will have ample opportunity to comment on any Homestead Park (in Ridgewood Hills) " What South Crsues are 7045 Avondale Road suggested actions at our final Fall meeting. What Buzzed at the Business Forum? — ! South College Corridor What types of retail bu AWIdeTsIred? W Survey Response Highlights Most households visit the South College Corridor for S Get a complete copy of the o April 2008, Business Forum report, at South College Over 500 people filled shopping (32%), auto oriented services ( 18%) and fcgov.com/advanceplanning. property and business Get the complete report of out our surveys about restaurants (16%). However, most visit once a month owners met with E the survey results at South Colter a issues or less. Households and businesses both identified business experts from fcgov.com/advanceplanning. shopping g small neighborhood oriented retail stores 80% p Aping patterns and g ( ) , the Chamber of Commerce, North Fort Collins T spending, and business restaurants/ bars (68%) , and grocery stores (67%) as Business Association ( NFCBA), City's Economic plans . The rate of response was statistically valid , the most desirable. Development and a private-sector market expert 21 % of households and 50% of businesses replied . to network, learn about the NFCBA, and to gain What are the characteristics of South College information about resources for businesses in Fort _a_ /O a . What are the issues people listed as the most businesses and property owners? Collins. important? The experts also discussed the many assets and The survey results also show this Corridor is largely The panel plugged business associations and how opportunities in South Fort Collins, such as stable For households, the top 5 issues are (in order of priority): made up of businesses serving regional clients with they can provide an effective voice for garnering neighborhoods with high income levels, open space, 1 . Improve Quality of Commercial Buildings a small amount serving Fort Collins directly. South resources and City assistance. Through a cooperative high traffic counts, Mason Corridor, and larger parcels 2. Improve Pedestrian Access College corridor property owners/ businesses are effort between businesses, the NFCBA successfully of vacant land . 3. Improve Bicycle Access generally not considering major expansions or lobbied for millions of dollars to improve 4. More Landscaping/ Beautification redevelopments. However, a quarter of property infrastructure. There are also benefits of "speaking Resources are available from the Chamber of 5. More Open Space owners are interested in selling or redeveloping. with one voice" through the corridor plan to better Commerce and City of Fort Collins to help grow local For businesses, the top 5 issues are (in order of priority): Although the business landscape is stable, this enable City leaders to prioritize projects. businesses. 1 . Improve Traffic Controls indicates the potential for change within the South College corridor exists dependent upon market 2. Need for Additional Residential Growth Show Me the Money: A Summary of the neighborhood retail center of 75,000 to 125, 000 3. Improve Quality of Commercial Buildings conditions. South College Market Assessment square feet could fill this need immediately. 4. Lower Traffic Speed Limits 5. Reduce Crime Along with springs 4. Stable Businesses Issues for Households Issues for Businesses Get a complete copy of the community surveys, South College corridor property owners and businesses market assessment, at the project team are generallynot considering major expansions or Cal of Commercial Bmc = Improved ToraM<Lear fcgov.com/advanceplanning. prepared a market redevelopments. The majority -1 y of businesses are Improved gtltlilbnal ResitlerNelGmwl„ assessment, which is either content with current conditions or plan to Improved Devote A�s Oul of Cmnmerdal Buildings a report on business opportunities along South make small improvements to their business/ property. More LandsagngrBeauficalbn Levine Bonds Speed Hinds More Opn Space Crime College. The assessment contains information about Crime Impruvel Communication what kinds of uses - residential, commercial and 5 . " Lots" of Opportunities Mew&met Lighting Mew&rest Lighting office - and the amount of space required by those The corridor includes approximately 280 acres of Improved Bonds Coal More LandostrugrBeau0gca0on uses that are supported by the South College market. potential future redevelopment sites comprised of Improved Accers to Turned Service Improved Common Signs Major findings include: large vacant parcels and functionally obsolete improved Comnxtlal Signs Improved Pedestrian Access buildings. Improved Communicant on Improved Access to Turned Service 1 . Growing Population Improved Storm Drainage Improved Storm Drainage Since 1990, the population of the South College 6. Continued Housing Demand NddNonai ResidarOai Growth impwetl BirydeA cos trade area grew more rapidly than City of Fort The assessment indicates the corridor can support Lower Traffic Speed Lmds More Open Space Collins or Larimer County. The assessment report approximately 1 , 800 new single-family residential 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% ss$ 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 2596 40% 35% 50% indicates this area can continue to grow by an units. However, as the area approaches buildout, the additional 4, 800 residents to reach 23 , 600 by 2020. demand for multi-family residential will increase. What are the next steps? The corridor can also support an apartment 2. Growing Income development of 150 to 250 units. W I N T E R 2 , , From 1990-2007, household incomes in this trade Mk area grew significantly, with the number of 7. Unlikely Big Box/Regional Retail Project Kick-off S P R I N G z ' ' households earning $75,000 or more increasing by The demand for regional retail is anticipated to grow Inventory & Analysis Vision Development ; nearly 3 , 000 households, or approximately 70% of across City of Fort Collins and Larimer County; Kick-off Event Business Forum 04-10-08 the growth . This influx of income makes this area however, the South College corridor in not an ideal Stakeholder Interviews VisioningWorkshop one of the most affluent areas in the city with the regional retail location, these uses will likely develop Baseline Planning Summary p Framework Plan , average household income now estimated at elsewhere in the city. Development $ 102,000 annually. Framework Plan Open Houses Plan Document 8 . Moderate Office Demand Action Plan Final Public Event 3 . Need for More Retail £t Grocers The South College corridor is not ideally suited for Planning Commission Public Household survey results show market demand for major office development; however, the corridor can I Hearing convenience-oriented retail as indicated by the low expect to capture a small amount (50, 000 to 75 ,000 City Council Public Hearing amount of shopping for associated categories in the square feet) of additional community and Draft Plan Document South College corridor as well as stated desire to neighborhood offices. see supermarkets / grocers in the corridor. A single C South 13 Parcels Behind NE Corner of Carpenter/College ❑Alternative uses: Mixed Kel-Mar Strip ❑ Current allowed uses: J , Commercial, Industrial E] Current allowed uses: Commercial and Residential and Residential ❑ Current allowed uses: Urban Estate Residential Wide variety of uses allowed: l'' �: Widest variety of uses allowed : Urban Estate Residential Large lot residential retail establishments, offices, retail establishments, auto- Large lot residential residential and institutional related, offices, residential, �; i•, r >L ❑ Alternative uses: Potential for auto-related uses institutional, and industrial ❑ Alternative uses: .• Low densityhousing: single y . 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ILI1..�nRl1 74 nwwsuw Potential for auto-related uses (e.g. auto sales) _ CiYrl ❑Alternative uses: Residential/ Limited Commercial :- South College Land Use Choice Worksheet �= A� . ,,_`` � Low Usn� sityhousing: single — _ ! family, townhomes, attached .� - Potential for a neighborhood � center k ' Wide variety of use, allowed: So far, people have suggested several locations on the Structure Plan map which should allow certain land uses . retail establishments, offices, (The City's Structure Plan map sets the basic parameters for future land use changes . ) This map shows a few of residential and institutional - the choices needing to be made during the upcoming public meetings . Please check what you prefer in each box . - Limitations on auto-related Are there other types of land uses you prefer in these locations? There is room on the next page to write any uses additional comments , use "A" and i etc . to indicate the area in question . Please drop this off at one of the three July open houses. See page 8 for open house info . 5 AC EhT1 MEMO . ov Bike/ Pedestrian ___ _ Optional cm mr°°gn s N y��� ' ..�wcS.ra N11W M-R,NY I< � ONV Stl19.b MuaW Mf\0pi„ Shared Parting J. r mil`.., Mi4re4 M-Esttes ^. Wo r ks h e e t 1� r _a Y)t na ss r / Secondary Pedestrian Route it jNCGnwE bry ra�$ 4" for Served; at Grade Business owners repeatedly say their customers have , 4 „ *. ; = Existing Businesses difficulty getting between stores via walking. ijt jlj ;YFe�k :`Z • • ' a �� . • . ' . i: Commuters complain about unsafe biking conditions �\ and - not surprisingly - improved bicycle and pedestrian access are identified as top issues in the household US287 Bike Lanes (Fall 2008) \ survey. Locations for several potential trails, bike I__ ' ` • .` ri fie, ,' w ' GfO55 a" lanes, and pedestrian connections are shown at right. , ` Fueling Masan Corntlor • _ �`-`�\. •.\ O Please answer the questions below and drop this off . . ': at one of the three July open houses. See page 8 for _� • ? Wemer.Elemntery ee Bike Lane .,� , ', . open house info. I , ., .� \ � ' .: 'r " Fain Gaek Trrl •' Lanasra Perri Islands \ �I Y �° '� Do you like these locations? Y'•� P °°P;b" PedestrardBike Connections MAINo, between Neighborhoods and Businesses 1� 6 - XencPlanleEMetlian • r. � 'wttrr Fowl? a.- Lanasrave stnv wit nioswale ^ • i ' ; ;' i ��^ z;; _ . i�mmu . . . . . . . . . . . . - • ,, ityPark 3 � \ Right In Right Out � ;\ ` Extended South }t Bike LdneNew Mason Trail Sldalks re.pY on FUW Aran SlreM Streetscape e _ . Worksheet Land Use - , r . con 't from a e 5 Long-term improvements to the transportation p g •; * ; �`� system will result in changes to circulation and the Where else are improvements h Trail character of the streetscape. This image shows the Parallel to typical streetscape elements (like landscaped Are there other types of land uses needed? - - IN medians) and how they could be integrated with OU refer in these locations? 3_6 �^ t - �' '� +i Future Bike Lanes . existing buildings. y p ?„ er, r . I, t� •; ` 11 t. Please answer the question below and drop this off , t � at one of the three July open houses. See page 8 �, Access toP�wnoseto«ne for open house info. l 4 How would you improve the character of the streetscape? £ , ! I Trail to ProvinLebwrle Park el ,i •3 �r Fbmeatead Park; ' n 4. .4 Future IV 'Prolefthoetchern Coyote Rrtlga Element _ Pant r• �. v r • a �� yL Future Access A w� Y ••1 • .a LNbEN1ER yf. ram ; . ' City Of ATTACHMENT 2 Fort Collins South Col fcgov. com / advance Lanni , eve now CORRIDOR r PLAN .Ppppp� AC What ' s the Plan ? A Summary of the July 2008 Framework Plan PLAN Open Houses a W Area residents and business owners met with elected officials and the project team three times best land use for vacant sitesP in two days to discuss long -term plans for the South College corridor and respond to the in - progress proposal . Each meeting was an outdoor open house to facilitate informal discussions t about the plan and encourage citizens to share their preferences for potential land uses , y streetscape improvements , bike/pedestrian trailI networks , and also review the draft Vision , Goals , and Policies document generated from previous public events . best location for tra Over 150 adults participated in the three meetings . On Wednesday, July 30t" two open houses were held - a pancake and sausage " breakfast at SouthGate Church and a hot-dog cookout at Fossil Creek Community Park. The u third meeting , a hot-dog cookout at Homestead 1 ,-: -! ► - - Park, was held on Thursday, July 31St . The casual , outdoor format allowed families to - participate , providing an enjoyable experience for all who attended . Special activities were provided for children such as face- painting , sidewalk chalk drawings , playground games , and balloon artistry so that parents could feel free to participate in the " discussions . - What South College issues are most important op ATTACHMENT 2 m r Open House Themes The open houses were casual events , with attendees able to interact and converse with facilitators at tables or around posters about ideas in the summer newsletter . Attendees also had the opportunity to interact with neighbors and community members by sharing a table and enjoying the provided refreshments . What emerged from the many conversations and written comments recorded on newsletter worksheets or posters were strong support for the following concepts : The multi - use trail system , especially a new north -south multi - use trail paralleling College Avenue or the Burlington Northern Santa Fe ( BNSF ) railroad tracks . Connected sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the corridor, and especially in retail areas . A new grocery store is the highest priority for new land uses , with support for other neighborhood supported uses like restaurants and banks . Improving the Trilby intersection is most important traffic improvement project . The importance of College and Carpenter as a gateway into south Fort Collins , but diverging opinions for potential uses at Area G , the northeast corner of Carpenter and College . Protect specific natural features on vacant lands , such as rock outcroppings in Area C and mature cottonwoods in ' 7 � Area E . An appreciation for the diversity of retail uses , but a desire " for more attractive buildings and defined parking areas . Streetscapes with shade trees , pedestrian lighting , sidewalks . Additional traffic signals at Fairway Lane , Bueno Drive , = and Triangle Drive . _ Transit Oriented Development (TOD ) around the South Ak Transit Center and Mason Corridor. Retail uses should remain the primary land use facing College Avenue . Lower speed limits along College Avenue , especially between Harmony and Trilby with synchronized traffic signals to favor north -south traffic flow . Respectful facilities for transit users ( i . e . , shade structures , benches , bike posts ) . 2 ATTACHMENT 2 S A a i Public Comments Public comments were collected from conversations at the open houses , from written comments left on posters and maps at the open houses and from completed newsletter worksheets . General comments were placed into draft Vision , Goals , and Policies categories , and location- specific comments for land uses were placed on the Land Use Choices Map . General Comments Land Uses and Business Activity No more open space within business area More grocery stores No more Auto dealerships Need neighborhood services such as groceries Need grocery store and places to hang out Need to accommodate some storage and industrial I think the logical land use is commercial uses along this main highway corridor. With rail close by, dense residential would also make sense and be consistent with Mason St . corridor. Open space would not be appropriate for [South College] , as that would push development further out to urban fringe We are very much opposed to car dealerships in this planning area Some drivethroughs are OK We think that large lot residential should be minimized — nothing larger than '/2 acre , mostly 1 /3 acre or less Prefer these uses : Parks and Open Space , residential Would prefer less industrial and commercial We really love the open spaces . However, the nearest grocery store ( King Sooper) at Harmony and JFK is too busy and the space is crowded . 1 don 't see this area as the next auto mall for Northern Colorado . I think we really need a Grocery store ( King Soopers would be great ! ) and some restaurants . Sit down and fast food both . I think the flea markets and antique shops are quaint but exteriors could certainly use some improvement . I like the idea of more defined parking lots rather than the chaos we have now . More restaurants What about baseball fields or large parks/recreational areas ? Sometimes skate parks keep boarders from using other public areas . Baseball/soccer fields would be nice on this side of town . Add plans for a grocery store . Please do not put another auto dealership on the NW corner of Trilby and College . I would certainly not consider that an " improvement . " 3 ATTACHMENT 2 1 would really like to see a retail/neighborhood center that includes a local grocery store ( Safeway, King Soopers ) and other small businesses . What' s best for the city as a whole? Retail ! Yes ! To the establishment of a healthy business district! Like Mason connection , like mixed-use across from flea market . Put complimenting businesses . Put incentives to get the right type of business . Put cool sidewalk in front of flea market and improve facades . Need family-oriented restaurants and activities Make incentives for businesses not present in Colorado — need a Trader Joes ! Need other places to stop Need deck and restaurant on Lake Need an In -and -Out Burger Area has great IT Bandwidth . Data storage center would be appropriate . e . g . — Centerra does not Encourage high -end employment on South College Building improvements make sense 0 t7 o 1 A Complete Transportation System Lower speed from Harmony to Trilby Trilby intersection improvement is most important project Carpenter needs bike/pedestrian access all the way to Lemay Why is the transit system planned for extension to Carpenter? Attention to sidewalks and bike paths at intersections Trilby intersection needs to be improved — right turn lanes Particularly like the paths connecting Skyview subdivision to other areas Will there be a sidewalk along College between Harmony and Trilby? I feel the speed limit should be lowered to at least 45mph until south of Trilby Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! (to corridor bike trail ) . Love the Mason corridor trail — we use it daily ! My concern is for a safe way for my 4yr olds to cross and walk , travel on Carpenter Rd . — I would like to be involved in any planning . My concern is walking and bicycle use . I absolutely love these proposals [re : the Bike/Pedestrian Network] ! I have been riding my bike from Ridgewood Hills to Old Town to work 4 days a week and due to the unsafe biking conditions on College from Triangle to where the Mason Trail picks up , I recently decided to drive to Mason Trail parking area to avoid being hit by a car. I would also like to see lighting in darker areas of the trails . The only part I personally would like to see a change in the proposal is to keep the North South Trail kept more parallel to College — a more direct trail to the south part of Mason Trail . I am very excited about this . Want N -S Trail near College as shown Connection needed to Cathy Fromme Improve crosswalks at Skyway Speeds too high Improve bus stops and bike racks 4 ATTACHMENT 2 Lower speed limits N -S trail off College essential Make it happen soon ! # 1 issue is safe biking connections ! The proposed bike/pedestrian routes look good Keep traffic speed limits at 50-55 mph since this is main route between Loveland and Fort Collins First priority is the connection from Fossil Creek to Cathy Fromme Prairie Prefer regional bike trails Lower speeds if making a bike route Please include emergency vehicle access only with the bicycle/pedestrian connection — no other vehicles ! 1 like the bike trail extensions . I assume the Mason Trail can ' t follow RR tracks because of terrain (through Redtail ) . I feel safe riding my bike along US 287 between Harmony and Trilby because of wide turn lane . 1 think there need to be more Park and Ride opportunities (for bus ) . Maybe agreements with local businesses to park on properties during work hours . Walking from Ridgewood Hills to bus stop is 1 mile from my house . Sometimes I drive and park my car in one of the Kel - Mar business lots to take bus . I fear my car being towed . Likewise , riding and parking my bike is an issue if bus ' s bike carrier is full . New bus stop facilities should provide secure bike locking posts . Yes ( re : Bicycle / Pedestrian Network ) . We ride our bikes often to Old Town . We live in Ridgewood Hills and have to ride on 287 to get to the Mason Trail . Yes ! ( re : Bicycle / Pedestrian Network ) Improvements to the bike trails are needed . Getting to the trail start (fossil creek) is dangerous . I live south of Trilby and must travel on part of College . The bike plans look great . We just need to implement NOW ! Thanks . Additional improvements are needed at the Trilby/Avondale crossing Improved access to existing paths is needed . Yes ( re : Bicycle / Pedestrian Network ) . I believe that there is a definite need for the trails to be expanded . I ride to work each day and feel that riding on College is not very safe . These trails meet the improvements needed for bikes . Other idea : Skywalks to allow pedestrians and bikes to cross College . 1 hope the bike lanes along College/287 will actually be a sidewalk off the main highway . I think it would be a safety issue to have bikes and vehicles travelling 55mph so close Yes , I like the proposed bike path locations Dial -a - Ride ; no access to this service more than '/4 mile from intracity service Travel Flow ! Needs work both in and around city 1 do not support bike lanes which are part of (on the shoulder of) major streets such as College . They are too dangerous with current vehicular traffic . There needs to be an actual separation from the street . The College/Trilby intersection definitely is in need of improvement — widening and removing extreme dip . 1 would like to see better bus access from the Ridgewood Hills area . I work at CSU and cannot get a bus to campus to be at work by 7am but there are other routes to other locations early in the morning ( before 7am ) . 1 ride my bike from Skyview to downtown at least 4 times a week . Therefore , I ' m highly in favor of extending Mason Trail along RR tracks or up behind Tynans and along Venus to Skyway . Also , the route along Skyway to RR tracks and south to Trilby would be nice . Also looking forward to path from Skyway west across to Shields . I ' d use them all . There are many lights out along Mason Trail . The crossing at Horsetooth is a hazard . I 've seen cars run the light at the tracks McClelland/Mason multiple numerous times . Especially eastbound Horsetooth traffic runs this light . Bike lanes on 287 would help , but actually there is plenty of room there now , the shoulders are wide and I feel safe there and I ride at night regularly . Yes . ( re : Bicycle / Pedestrian Network ) We really need a trail that connects this end of town to the rest of Fort Collins 5 ATTACHMENT 2 There are some street improvements needed on the east side of College . Avondale has enough traffic issues - should not allow Avondale through to Carpenter connector Bike trails are wonderful . Let's do it now! The North-South bike trail is needed . Need railroad crossing for bikes/pedestrians to get to foothills Raised walkways/bridges (or underpasses ) across College at key locations . North -South trail should include art like Mason trail . North -South trail — add underpass under RR to Cathy Fromme Extend the Mason Trail Need sidewalks along College Put parking lots at trailheads Can we access the tunnel under College Ave . ( near Fossil Creek) from the south ? Connect the trails directly . Do not go through the open space in Provincetown Park Need an overpass/underpass south of Trilby Trails should have push stop lights when crossing major roads . Trails should include shade , water fountains and gravel fine surfaces for runners Like the North -South trail close to College and along the railroad Transit service needs to be better For safety , specify a right turn lane for northbound traffic on College turning onto Skyway Smokey Street should not be extended into the Huntington Hills subdivision . It makes more sense to wrap it around to the high density development to the north . However bike trail connections are a good idea into Huntington Hills A traffic light at Saturn would fit better than changing the Smokey Street intersection Add a traffic light at Saturn . Do not extend Smokey . Please consider bike trails as commuter routes , not as primarily recreational use . I ride my bike to work downtown ! Where ' s the sidewalk along 287? 1 like the trees but it makes it very hard to see oncoming traffic when leaving side streets . Want light at Crestridge and Smokey Overpass RR at Trilby Do not close road completely during improvements Concern over accidents at Saturn — suggest signal Don 't want sidewalks in Skyview neighborhood Want the trail to continue through Skyview neighborhood Concern over Tynan 's trucks traveling on Venus to get to College Improve bus stops . Add more . Would Skyview streets need to be upgraded ? Name of bike trail : Skyridge Trail Bus stop routes should be routed off of College for stops so that it doesn 't interrupt traffic . Make stops on parallel streets . Fix traffic light timing at 1 -25 and Carpenter Move the railroad east of town Put in bike path first — connect to Fort Collins down to Carpenter Get street lights sooner 6 ATTACHMENT 2 414.1 Appearance and Design ( re : artists renderings of future South College ) — Yes , I would shop here if the area didn ' t seem so junky and run down . Reminds me of rural not urban ! Short trees in road median Improvements needed : cleaner ditches , pot hole and curb damage repairs , and road entries South College looks terrible — more trees , landscaping and sidewalks needed Improvements needed : bus stops/shelters , pathways Gateway — look like College north of Harmony Need lighting at Triangle Improve appearance of Corridor to help residential areas Dress up landscaping at flea markets Maintain open view , few or no trees that would block the view of businesses . College north of Harmony has so many trees you can 't find stores Marked parking and improved roads will be great Shops need a facelift . The antique stores are popular — a small deli or cafe for casual eating would be a good addition in the antique area - I don 't mean a bar . We definitely like the median , trees and walkways . Strongly recommend a bioswale in the median to treat street run -off Lower signage to meet city code Increase the number of trees Why do we need center medians constructed ? Use " knockdown " posts like at Fairway Estates Area needs a facelift . Integrate antique stores with restaurants . Need landscaping . Love median . Extension of Fort Collins planting and landscaping . Improve access roads — current alleys not maintained Tree plantings need to be able to withstand the MgCl solutions sprayed on streets . Is there some way to pave or drain without having such a stress on trees ? With limited left turn entrances onto US 287 , make sure that key intersections allow U -Turns . I know this was an issue on road work on Taft south of Drake . Businesses and homeowners seem to have adjusted to the condition . Please don ' t put in a median with trees . I ' m not sure how you have a median , 2 lanes each way , bike lanes , plus a right in/right out lane and still have space for a median ! I also think it will be a dangerous road hazard and odd when nothing else along that stretch ( South of Harmony ) has a concrete median . Landscaped medians — large trees instead of shrubs Trees and xeriscape islands sound very appealing , also seems it would improve traffic control . Drainage is a problem when there is a big storm ! ( especially on Skyway and Trilby ) . The landscape strips would improve aesthetics . 7 ATTACHMENT 2 1 would like to see a reduction of additional traffic signals . Traffic is already extremely congested and traffic lights are poorly synchronized for traffic flow along major streets (eg . College ) and seem to favor minor streets at time . I prefer roundabouts whenever feasible . Always use dark-sky lighting ! The median and planters would be a much needed facelift! Also , bike lanes are a must . Crosswalks at Trilby would be nice . Lastly , how about a "welcome to Fort Collins" wall like what they' ve done in Thornton/Westminster from 1 -25 . Dress up antique stores Add street lighting sooner. Need to improve everything together, bad buildings in an improved area decreases rent for adjacent property Improving the area will increase property values The (streetscape ) illustration is a great idea for making South College a safer avenue for pedestrians . a r. Community Partnerships and Financing A business association makes sense — let' s get it started ! Trailer Park/Condo need say Re-establish trust . Restore trust . Other General Comments: What will happen to Skyview Subdivision ' s water rights? We currently use ditch water for residential and pasture irrigation . Will homeowners in the Skyview subdivision have to pay to bring curbs , streets , etc . up to city code? We have above ground electric in our neighborhood . Will these lines have to be buried ? Who pays? Timeline? Pelican Marsh Natural Area — sidewalk needs fixed Post office addresses — new developments need to be better Combine survey results to see composite results Make entrance to Fort Collins at Carpenter and College Big Benson Lake/Pelican Marsh need signs so people know its protected There is a lack of city police presence in South College area compared to other parts of the city — need speeding enforcement on College and within neighborhoods and need police Iiason at new Coyote Ridge Elementary School . Do not force businesses out due to street improvements — trucks need parking and room Keep access during construction ! Could see the city is trying Electronic underground , where? Skyview? Need incentives for cool businesses 8 ATTACHMENT Comments on Subarea 13 Comments on Subarea D Comments on Subarea G Comments on Subarea con Prefer current allowed commercial and residential uses (4 Prefer current allowed uses (3 responses) Ideal use here would be open space. If commercial, use responses) Prefer current allowed residential uses (5) low or one-story, blend it with the environment, use Prefer alternative uses: multi-family residential (2 respons- Prefer alternative mixed uses (7 responses) Prefer alternative commercial uses (5) minimal lights, and have only day use. Prefer either option Prefer either option (2) e6) Provide nice landscaping as a buffer zone for Victoria Prefer alternative uses: limited commercial/commercial Prefer offices to residential (11 responses) Estates. Realign Smokey and Crestridge and add signal! Open space gateway at Carpenter, instead of more Use small buildings (one-story), not lighted at night (not Like access road at South 13 like the Country Store) Buffer existing neighborhoods with open space shopping Median with trees along College at Carpenter Keep horse arena and access from Smokey Potential regional detention pond location? Buffer existing neighborhoods Routing Smokey onto a connector with the high-density Should enable development in area Definitely suggest commercial here — let's get some Land here is the gateway corner south Fort Collins. the residential to the north makes more sense. That neighbor Land needs to be commercial zoning, not multifamily. hood only has one point of ingress/egress at present business back from Loveland!Existing drainage problems should be addressed Multifamily should transitional us between commercial Emergency access ONLY here [into Fossil Creek This is an important corner — suggest commercial here and lower density residential idential Meadows] — knockdown bollards — not full access for all to bring in tax revenue Place a regional detention solution at SW corner of vehicles Carpenter and 287. Green belt buffer area should extend farther to the south NO multifamily residential. Would like this site to be commercial — consolidate parcels Prefer consolidating lots for light commercial so along current existing subdivisions and expand corner of Carpenter for truck turning Extending Smokey to connect with the estate lots of consistency in looks. Avoid the look of Kel-mar Strip. New detention pond at Longview Farm Huntington Hills could dramatically change traffic patterns. No apartments. Prefer limited commercial. No noisybars — "blend" with Victoria estates homeowners. Complimentary uses are needed for the neighborhoods This should be avoided if possible near Trilby — restaurants, small businesses to server 77 ======pool I neighborhoods — banks, grocery stores. South 13sss / Parcels behind NE Corner of Carpenter/College -❑ Current Allowed Uses: ❑ Alternative Uses: Mixed Commercial, Kel - Mar Strip ❑ Current Allowed Uses: Industrial and Residential � . - Current Allowed Uses: Urban Estate Residential Commercial and Residential _ - - Wide variety of uses allowed: ; � � - Widest variety of uses allowed: Urban Estate Residential - Large lot residential retail establishments, offices, to? retail establishments, autorelated, A) ; - Large lot residential residential and institutional '"' J� op, r` r offices, residential, , _ Alternative uses: - Potential for auto-related uses f institutional, and industrial , [:]Alternative uses: Multi-Family Residential - Low density housing: single Low density housing: single 1 _ - Commercial - Apartments or other attached housing family, townhomes, attached family, townhomes, attached i ', - Wide variety of uses allowed: housinghousing I retail establishments, offices, Alternative uses: residential and institutional � !� Limited Commercial/Commercial • - : • '�.. - - Potential for auto-related uses - Wide variety of uses allowed: retail establishments, offices, residential and institutional Development Reside"'a'' - - Possible limitations on auto-related uses . / - �a�e Dog Meaoows a a �� Naw2IH Fein L=.Sn i Naar i . _ oo Jul xoaa.t rl ', Robot otnt L �� f2 1 � Gateway Opportunity 1 _W arive � y ` y'o♦ 4,3rtunity `chang Ii L 1 ,L ,z_ Li - L �-'a �YVYao5 IM1 13 m�iPl9U 1� �t_COLLEGE - - EG 3 COLL Ekl Trnalm, _ .� I��ir� Pmareal sim� a .. i Cry.n`� ai a alai �� '� � �IIIL _ I 'i s$•'a cM1d� '•. !. . r rs , a - 'u r e A� a aeotai trove . — - ' d * _ Jyq_ I �:. c.xts. 17F . - 1F`m`•�I ��` . . '. •-.` Natural Area `� Tor n �� 11rlZT. Illflll South _- Transit _ • 1 F uu r�C nierI p t al Area • �� �'� � 1_ . �.�:..� - Al—, 1 Wal-Mart & Transit Center ❑ Current Allowed Uses: . ! Commercial with Transit Overlay - Wide variety of uses allowed: retail establishments, 1 offices, residential, and institutional - Potential for auto-related uses Vacant Community Commercial Site Skyway Properties Southwest Corner of Trilby/College - Potential for Transit-Oriented Development (high-density Current Allowed Uses: s Current Allowed Uses: Community Commercial ❑ Current Allowed Uses: �_ _ housing) to support the Mason Corridor ❑ Commercial 9) PP - Mix of residential and non-residential uses in blocks Residential � c< Wide variety of uses allowed: - Potential church, retail, multi-family housing - Low density housing: single ffi t h bli t retail ta establishments, offices, - Limitations on auto-related uses re family, townhomes, attached _ residential and institutional :,�., .,� ;"ti housing L E E N D _ ❑ Alternative uses: Commercial - Potential for auto-related - Potential for a neighborhood uses (e.g. auto sales) .. °° Wide variety of uses allowed: retail establishments, center f` r offices, residential and institutional ouece - Alternative Uses: { "' ""'" - Potential for auto-related uses (e.g. auto sales) - -=- • ^ •• - - J, 1 Residential/ S7show th College Land Use C oices ° r Limited Commercial 9 Low density housing: single family, townhomes, attached C. „ ,,- Wo housing t �l - - Potential for a nei hborhood j � ' • - is Structure Plan map will eventually be used to +�C'�� :,' - r - ' center g I �;'�j c�•.'�4 Gateway J ; ' Jl. _,� the Plan's recommendations for land uses. At- • - `� Wide variety of uses allowed: ti• dees were asked to describe the type of land uses retail establishments, offices, they would prefer, and whether there were any other residential and institutional f types of land uses prefered in these locations? Attend- Limitations on auto-related - - - - - - - - ees used post-it notes or worksheets from the Summer uses Newsletter to share their ideas. Comments on Subarea A Commentson Subarea C Comments on Subarea Comments on Subarea Like the idea of the TOD to support the Mason Prefer current allowed community commercial uses (6 Opposed to any auto-dealerships Prefer current allowed uses (5 responses) Corridor responses) Auto-related uses: No auto sales, but allow Prefer the alternative residential and limited commercial Do not like the potential for auto-related uses Prefer alternative commercial uses (4 responses) drivethroughs uses (5 responses) Like the idea of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Neither! Prefer Open Space for this location (there are What is the maximum large-lot? 1/3 acre is more No preference between current and alternative uses. Love TOD at Wal-Mart. Do this: Residential above, fossils in the rock formations) appropriate Like the idea of a neighborhood center — swimming pool, commercial below Keep rock outcrop — destination Concern over E-W road in Section E — assisted community area Provide lots of parking at TOD Drivethroughs OK living Historic property on comer, consider commercial use Build recreation center like Epic near Mason corridor — Grocery store is essential. Also a movie store or Would be happy with Area E having some retail — grocery Prefer current allowed uses, especially a neighborhood easy access theater. Banks needed as well as doctor and dental or neighborhood shopping nearby. center Like the idea of TOD and mixed-use offices Keep this area open — open space or park to Prefer current allowed uses, but would like to see Area F Will there be a new street here? Can this be Open Space? Like it the way it is. Or keep as respect existing neighborhood at Skyway and as open space. Eagles live here as well as red tail foxes low density (single family residential) College Have this set up like Redtail Grove Natural Area. Area C would be a good place for a grocery store. This resident would like to see it remain undeveloped in Prefer current allowed uses but for Open Space/Parks/ order to retain the semi-rural feel of the neighborhood. Trails! NO auto-sales here! Nice open space. Would love to see Area C remain open space. It's a beautiful grassland. Protect the natural features in this area ■ I - f _ G CQRRIDOR PLAN City Council Worksession - August 26 , 2008 F�t FOUNDATIONS South College • Response to concerns expressed during SW Enclave Annexation process • Overall issue is the integration of S . College into broader community framework • Process of developing plan is very important • Focus on land use and transportation F�tf PLAN STUDY AREA SCHEDULE • Background s , Information • Issues • Vision and Goals • Land Use/ iq Transportation Options74 • Preferred Options • Draft Document • Adoption Sn�ulplCollege E PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT • 6 Major Public Events • Business and Household Surveys a , ' • f r • Project Website I`� 11 • Newsletters • Stakeholder Interviews • One -on -ones , emails , phone calls [tins TOP ISSUES - LAND USE & BUSINESS MIX Owe- US S�tl��llege AREAS OF CHANGE 11 %/ A eas of Changlje Ij Bw Po l p Corllege STABLE EXISTING BUSINESSES ; EXPANSION CONSTRAINTS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES LACKING k r� II� DEMAND FOR HOUSING - FUTURE MULTIFAMILY a- ril, VT f . F# ¢:� All try 13fi` l�lf I: Y• .� - _ LIMITED MARKET FOR REGIONAL BIG BOX ri ., SwF r Sou ollege EXTENSIVE SYSTEM OF NATURAL AREAS r South ollege O • ISSUES ACCESS & ROADWAY 4 O I E ' 1 13 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN ( 2002 ) scum couecE AVENUE ���— - __ Jim ACCEss CONTROL PLAN —� UPOATE REPORT I\ '4111p1 RAN 41\ 14 7 LACK OF A COMPLETE STREET NETWORK white lines are street rights-of-way Soutollege 15 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED M.: ry f r - ^#'.• , Trilby Road looking west across South College TOP ISSUES - TRANSIT , BIKING , WALKING 1 ` Transit op on Co egeAvenue Iq 17 rim min 18 LACK OF SIDEWALKS & BIKE FACILITIES Trilby looking west '-� �`� across South College ... •. 1 J .1/I • _.._ TOP ISSUES - APPEARANCE AND DESIGN t� l i{ Looking north atSouth / ge, just northofTrilby SO ML South 13 TOP ISSUES - BUSINESS ORGANIZATION i Subdivision Business Forum F�t 10 t; South College °' . . . . .1 .. M r.r i...... A Wn'sldtlwJur -' �rr�.r-.__ LIOliorwptHn -- Opn 21 FRAMEWORK PLAN �'}` . Bikes Padasv,en The - iRoutes Frameworkrelates all _ .. of ' Future Trens,t . Routes plan elementsto }� existingusesto ^ ` Master Streets i � , Plan show how the corridor ill look 'Sxuctun Plan • feel in 20 years (2030) Er<Isting Uses u M6,0110ge RM 22 1 xwu hrsk M44 In mrrrfr�nw/uWM C�r rrr . Cr..d a...w.�..♦. •rw.rur IC ars�iwair _Jr u ; �,� •, 1 1 52 ..,E --• h ��w.r..re.�`�' ra v..vn wrr�alrVrawwisn. samrrea.nw - swurwn mm.rrrmM/uar. i.w: .wo..+o-oe...wa.> . . - .:•r`rw�.e°�. ..�.;. �..=_.u.�.r_ C`�•rw:�,�. _ pill, 1 11 South College Land Use Choices Inswttbm: Tres npe IId Ma mac call Do Pn e M uYvl D srxrw N r Hari rrcanmi UyI lay lane uses. \Mar type o/ny otuses wails you orarer to "_> Do ... agrx or ersagree rnlN tM mumsote at W tMr¢ ac nfinyj UN land usrs yyvoW t rnao m ]l sooner Nta> uma a re atc a nup u'I wur cumpktW Lent Use Grace WurklwcL Rum Ilru Summv Nemlcltu in "'°"r' 4•..w snare wa akas. r ' e , a 23 / rw �_ r O 1 • ^ � . . . . . . W 9 a Wal-Mart & Transit Center )Current Allowed Uses: Commercial with Transit Overlay t ' - Wide varety o` uses allowed: retail establishments, offices, residential, and mstitimonal Potential `or auto-related uses Vacant Commun - Potential for Transit-Onented Development (high-density Current Allowed Uses housing) to support the Mason Corridor - Moe of residential and n - Potential church, retell, • Umitations on auto-rel QAlternative uses: Com - Wide variety of uses all 24 12 South 13 •El Current Allowed Uses: -�f T '� Alternative Uses: Mired Commercial, - Comrrrercial and Residential Industrial-'�- { Industrial and Residential Wide variety of uses allowed: -- I r - Widest variety of uses allowed: retail establishments, offices, • 'I% retail establishments, autorelated, residential and institutional ; ,; tsjr offices, residenbal, - • , Potential for auto-related uses Institutional, and industrial • „ Low density housing: sngle — ! - Low density housing: single famly, townhomes, attached family, townhomes, attached housing — housing — ai »ate L.:_ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 J ' • � _ . . _ . . . . . . + Olt�, _-- �' c... 0 - . . . . . . . . . . . .- a. - ansit Center nslt overlay allowed: reral ea[ndlshmerss, '1� andcl al Wahftl uses vacant Community Commercial site uses -Oriented Development (high-density Current AMovrcd Uses: Community Commercial the Mann Cmidrc - Mo of residential and non-residential uses in bbda - Potential church, retal, nvM-`&mlV housing r - Limitations on arRordated uses lend Alternative uses: Convinardal - Wide vanety of uses allowed: retal establish"r•ts, ^ces, residential and institutional �'� —• " Potential fix auto-related uses (e.g. auto saes) 26 13 Parcels behind NE Co ses: Mixed Commemial, Kel-Mar Strip Current d Residential - - Current Allowed Uses: Urban E o` uses allowed: • Urban Estate Residential - large 9If5, at•raeJ deed, - 4 - `- � - Large lot revderinal al, • � I Akerrsa and Industrial ❑Alternative uses: - Multlf houvng: single . _ Comrnerdal rxlv!s, attached - Mde vanety M uses allowed: retell es[aolhshmen6, o'M1ces, Alte residential and Invotabonal . lJmkeO �- - Potential for aum related uses - Wide •` a atabl a and in i • ' . PIM eIL Gate_ � � - . . . wa`o . . . . ? .i_. _ � . 1' L1 �I��1. _ ti a• .. 27 Mad r • , • • I 11 G:ILCWay Opp • •1 .I Q _ 11_ � . a11• d ! � • . • . . • Aa• • • 1 y: Skyway Properties ~ ,• ! — Cunrrent Allowed Uses: O •' • "� JCornmerrlal Pa • ' v Wide vanety of uses allowed: retail establ¢Mnents, oMces, resde nal and institutional • - Potential `or and-related uses (e.g. auto sales) Vacant Community Commercial Site E]Cursntt A/nwed Uses: rammunity Commercial • Ma or resideAal and mn-resxlenbal uses in blocks - PahrWl thrdh, rehrl, rrxib-tmly hounrg f - UnAaban on eRo-reletad usE6 -- west caiaiaardal a i 28 14 r II L�eY as Fa'L`4 ddL`-j6U' r� . . . • . • t . - . . . a . . . • z GOLL GE - R Southwest Corner of Trilby/ College -• -� j 4 L1• -` �. J Current Allowed Uses: - "•"� . r Residential ,� - Law density housing: single n_ !1, I�•` �� faintly, townhames, attached ` ' . .. !-• . - .. housing Commercial Site Skyway Prop - Potential for a neighborhood r r) '• center r mmun Commerdal ❑Current AlbwedU RY Alternative Uses: Commerdal C 1 .�+' r:: .:z� sidenbal uses m blows - Wide vadety of Residential/ -family housing retail estabtishmen Limited Commercial ses residential and nst - Low density housing: single - — -- Potential for auto-r family, b:wnhomes, attached al housing retail esta uses (e.g. auto sale establishments, uses Potential for a neighborhood 4,, - anal center s (e.g. auto sales) f, - . - Wide variety of uses allowed: retail establishments, offices, -. residential and institutional ' Limitations on auto-related n - uses . .- - - - ommkmons 29 a parcels behind NE Corner of Carpenter/College Kel-Mar Strip ❑ Current Allowed Uses: Current Allowed Uses: Urban Estate Residential Urban Estate Residential - Large Int residential Large Ito residenhal Alternative uses: _]Alternative uses: Multifamily Residential Commercial y - Apartments or other attached housing Wide vanety o` uses allowed: ' retail establishments, offices, • " • • • Alternative uses: residential and insbtubonal Limited Commercial/Commencial - Potential for auto-related uses - Wide vanety of uses allowed: retail establishments, offices, residential and mstibibonal EF Possible limitations on auto-related uses OF . t Gateway Opportunity 1Kw.•.. . . . . . y. .�y. B O MY C if . le 30 15 So tl,�ollege Support business growth & expansion fi LAND USE & BUSINESS ACTIVITY GOALS Wit,f 31 LAND USE & BUSINESS ACTIVITY GOALS Soft ICn�llege 32 16 Encourage neighborhood serving retail Food FL tf� LAND USE & BUSINESS ACTIVITY GOALS C�0! lUlr Capitalize on the � -- .,_ 33 LAND USE & BUSINESS ACTIVITY GOALS 34 17 t` r , S� o�llege Development sensitive to "" natural features/areas -: 1 � = � - _J ` COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM GOALS Sout �10411eue RM Improved City.Of 35 COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM GOALS More • • lete network of ► Creating access opportunities to properties other than from the highway system 111111W17 City of ins ,,,,ort Coll 18 COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM GOALS . r South Transit m enter h' cent! 1Wn[inyQon m O hR y0' m O 1 — m m` \ ~ n _ \\ South College Avenue U ♦ r w r ♦ j� ti .` We + 0 . - r• r. t • IleighEorhooa t / SAY;,%* \ Cennccial Site —' I Ridgewood Mean i 1 .j iOA!/ Corridor Rgpkwao�i y� SirommooM Trail 'SMyritlae Trail" Y leaisanal t - Iprogoaetl) ' Fossil Creek Trail �lannetll North - South " Skyril ge Trail " 37 APPEARANCE & DESIGN GOALS 1 i " 1 ' . r , r More • • - of • IPA r.. S. College near Sky y looking south wi v. after 38 19 APPEARANCE • A So�utl,�o„Ilege before dd ��_ — S. College near --_ Harmony looking south 90a � p er 39 APPEARANCE : DESIGN GOALS S� Ilege Building facade improvements 40 & architectural character J 115 E Harmony Rd F�t 20 APPEARANCE & DESIGN GOALS I T I tlr Mirror image Rcpcictivc uNc �Snull Ilomring Opcnibiw Conifer pplanting to of cnnifcn in treu u end of to nwngam to eofrme W lance and J, „ InI=hange to view In goteway and e0hime _ c.we scmc cotmnemLa moduLve view ofrntry sigmge Gateway example 41 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & FINANCING GOALS * Collaboration between businesses , owners , residents Private • public financing of • • City of Fort Collins 42 21 NEXT STEPS S0 tlj1olle0e 1 . Develop preferred land use alternatives 2 . Finalize draft goals and policies 3 . Prepare draft plan 4 . Final public , City boards , Council review ( February 2009) [tins GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT & SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1 . Does Council have comments or concerns regarding the information presented on the land use , transportation , design and community partnership ideas and options for the South College area ? 2 . Are there other issues not mentioned staff needs to address ? So ut College ■ SO�11 tlpq ' CORRIDOR PLAN City Council Worksession - August 26 , 2008 ATTACHMENT 4 IIARM.ONY South College Corridor Plan Study Area 0 FOSSIL CREEK Fossil I ir' J lCreel U SKYWAY J �Q - -- W_ 2 2y U) � ! TRILBY w C� Q w g J w J J O ;nRcr7 fr1,t.�'r,n CARPENTER t �7 anagementArea bounaary Sou C0 0 0 Corridor Plan • Implement Projects + Partnerships 'ld f A Adoption • City Boards Review 1 AIRL I • City Council Hearing If •{� . , ` A Adtry w � Plan Document • Planning and Zoning Board Work Session •• ' City Council Work Session Draft Plan Document � Odd - Public Close-Out Event i a _ o Framework Plan Development k Framework Plan Open Houses ad Residential, Property + Business Surveys _ Visioning Workshop Chamber of Commerce Business Forum • •1 W I I . . do _ IM t � Project Start -Up / Inventory / Analysis i Baseline Planning Summary Stakeholder Interviews Public Kick- off Event �� �► f��'! _ Ems' PUBLIC PROCESS