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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 08/26/2014 - WEST CENTRAL AREA PLANDATE: STAFF: August 26, 2014 Rebecca Everette, Associate Planner Ted Shepard, Chief Planner Amy Lewin, Transportation Planner WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION West Central Area Plan, including Prospect Corridor Design. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to request feedback from Council on the next steps for the West Central Area Plan, which is an update to the 1999 West Central Neighborhoods Plan. Planning Services and FC Moves staff initiated the planning process in February 2014 and expect to bring the final plan to Council for consideration of adoption in early 2015. With consultant support, the project team is currently completing the existing and future conditions analysis and wrapping up the public outreach associated with crafting an updated vision for the area. The current focus is on identifying policy options and narrowing down various options for three overarching topic areas: Land Use & Neighborhood Character, Transportation & Mobility, and Open Space Networks. The design of the segment of Prospect Road between Shields Street and College Avenue is a key component of the Plan, and a range of alternatives are being analyzed to determine how to best provide safety for bikes and pedestrians while recognizing that Prospect Road serves as a major vehicular corridor for the larger region. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What are Council’s general thoughts on how to balance providing improved facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles, and transit on Prospect Road with the resulting ROW impacts? 2. What are Council’s thoughts on addressing issues related to land use and neighborhood character and improving the overall quality of life within the area? 3. Are there additional topic areas that Council would specifically like to be addressed at the November 25 Work Session? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Project Overview The purpose of this planning effort is to revisit and update the 1999 West Central Neighborhoods Plan based on emerging issues and trends. The West Central Area is approximately three square miles and generally encompasses the neighborhoods south and west of the CSU Main Campus. The Plan will incorporate new information from related planning efforts and will serve as a guide for:  Land Use & Neighborhood Character (e.g., zoning, density, historic preservation)  Transportation & Mobility (e.g., connections to MAX, bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, intersection efficiency and safety)  Open Space Networks (e.g., parks and open space, wildlife habitat, drainage and floodplain management) The project will also include a new conceptual design for Prospect Road from Shields Street to College Avenue. Corridor alternatives will be developed and evaluated to establish a preferred design that is functional, safe, and well-marked for pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and cars. August 26, 2014 Page 2 Project Update Staff provided an update on the project to City Council in a July 24 memo (Attachment 1). Since that update, additional outreach has been completed and progress has been made on a number of tasks:  Community Engagement Staff conducted additional community outreach at the ARTiculture event at the Gardens on Spring Creek, a lunch discussion with the Board of Realtors, and Neighborhood Night Out. The next West Central Area Plan open house has been scheduled for September 18 at the Senior Center, with a workshop focused on Prospect Corridor scheduled for September 22. During the neighborhood walking tours and other initial outreach activities for the Plan, staff identified several minor issues in the West Central neighborhoods that may be addressed in the short-term. Some items, such Code violations that impact neighborhood aesthetics, were immediately reported to Code Compliance and subsequently addressed. The West Central Area Plan team is currently collaborating with staff in other departments to address other short-term needs, as feasible.  Boards and Commissions Staff discussed the project at the August 8 Planning and Zoning Board Work Session, and is also scheduled to present to the Transportation Board (August 20), Affordable Housing Board (September 3), Natural Resources Advisory Board (September 17), and Parks and Recreation Board (September 24). Staff will be meeting with additional boards and commissions throughout the fall.  Existing and Future Conditions The existing and future conditions analyses continue to be refined based on input from technical staff in various departments. A snapshot of the demographics of the West Central Area compared to the city as a whole is provided in Attachment 2.  Visioning The July 24 memo included draft vision statements that will guide the development of policies, programs, and action items for each of the Plan’s focus areas: Land Use & Neighborhood Character, Transportation & Mobility, Open Space Networks, and Prospect Corridor. Since July, the vision statements have been further refined based on feedback from staff and stakeholders to best reflect the priorities for the area. The updated vision statements are included in Attachment 3. Based on the vision statements, staff and consultants have been developing a series of maps that apply the vision to the West Central Area by identifying specific opportunities and areas where improvements are needed. These maps have been reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Committee, and will be further refined prior to the next public events. As an example, a preliminary map showing stable neighborhoods, opportunities for neighborhood enhancement, and areas of new development is provided in Attachment 4. A map of the existing zoning and building height limitations in the West Central Area is provided for reference in Attachment 4, as well.  Coordination with Colorado State University (CSU) Staff continues to coordinate with the CSU Master Plan team throughout the planning process, and CSU staff actively participated in many of the outreach activities. Regarding the proposed on-campus stadium, various City staff reviewed and provided comments to CSU and its consultants on the preliminary traffic and parking, noise, and lighting studies. The potential impacts of CSU’s growth projections and the potential stadium will be considered during the evaluation of land use scenarios, policy choices, and alternatives for the Prospect Corridor. August 26, 2014 Page 3  Preliminary Prospect Alternatives The project team has begun work on preliminary alternatives for the Prospect Corridor. These alternatives will be further developed and evaluated over the next few months with input from the public and stakeholders, including the Prospect Corridor workshop on September 22 mentioned above. A Preferred Alternative for the corridor will be developed and documented in the Plan. Because Prospect is a constrained corridor (as described in greater detail below), improvements to Lake Street are also being considered as part of the alternatives development. Hot Topics 1. Prospect Corridor - Balancing Improvements with Right-of-Way (ROW) Impacts Prospect Road between Shields Street and College is a constrained corridor; the right-of-way (ROW) varies from 60 feet to 91 feet, as shown in Attachment 5. The typical four-lane arterial standard is 115-foot ROW, and the constrained version is approximately 100 feet. The corridor currently has substandard travel lane widths, sidewalks and no bicycle lanes. Making improvements to address deficiencies will thus likely have ROW impacts within the corridor. Some ROW could be acquired in the near-term if there are willing owners; other ROW could be acquired in the long-term through dedication that occurs as part of redevelopment. There are 34 distinct parcels on the north side of Prospect and 32 distinct parcels on the south side. As shown in Attachment 4, there is generally more near-term redevelopment potential on the north side. One of the challenges moving forward will be balancing the level of improvement desired with the cost and ROW impacts. For example, a detached sidewalk with a parkway between the sidewalk and the roadway typically increases pedestrian comfort; at the same time, it takes up more space than a sidewalk attached directly to the roadway. The alternatives for the Prospect Corridor are being developed with different approaches and with ROW impacts. Does Council have general thoughts on how to balance providing improved facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles, and transit on Prospect Road with the resulting ROW impacts? 2. Ensuring Compatibility between Infill and Redevelopment with Neighborhood Character The West Central Area is home to a higher density population than the city as a whole (see Attachment 2). Based on the latest North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) data, the population growth in the West Central Area is expected to outpace growth citywide between now and 2035, which indicates a demand for additional residential development and redevelopment in this area. Moreover, CSU anticipates adding approximately 8,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff by 2024, which will impact the demand for housing and public and private services in this area. Current zoning, notably High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (H-M-N), allows for increased density on key properties within the West Central Area; however, there are ongoing concerns that infill and redevelopment will impact the character and desirability of existing neighborhoods and may have an impact on adjacent historic structures. The maps in Attachment 4 show existing zoning, height limitations, and areas of stability, enhancement, and potential development within the planning area. Another emerging issue is crafting urban design features that can be distributed across the area to provide a unifying theme that promotes cohesiveness. Potential examples include planting street trees, installing neighborhood identification signs, or entry features. Based on public outreach, the team is aware of a variety of issues related to preserving (and promoting) neighborhood character and historic structures, while, at the same time, planning for both new and redevelopment. Does Council have any other ideas that could be added to the Plan to address issues related to land use and neighborhood character and improve the overall quality of life within the area? August 26, 2014 Page 4 3. November 25 Work Session The West Central Area Plan is currently on the agenda for the November 25 Work Session. At this Work Session staff plans to present the preliminary policies, programs, and action items for the West Central Area Plan, as well as the Preferred Alternative for Prospect Corridor. The Plan would then be brought to Council for consideration of adoption in March 2015. Are there additional topic areas that Council would specifically like to be addressed at the November 25 Work Session? Next Steps Following the August 26 Work Session, staff and the consultants will finalize the vision for the Plan and continue with the next steps in the planning process:  Refine vision maps  Develop and evaluate Prospect Corridor Design alternatives  Develop initial recommendations for policies, programs, land use considerations, action items, and priorities  Ongoing public engagement activities ATTACHMENTS 1. West Central Area Plan Update - Memo to Council (July 24) (PDF) 2. Demographic Quick Facts (West Central Area) (PDF) 3. Updated Vision Statements (PDF) 4. Areas of Stability, Enhancement, and Development (PDF) 5. Prospect Corridor Right-of-Way Considerations (PDF) 6. PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) 281 North College Avenue P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580 970.221.6376 970.224.6134 - fax Planning, Development & Transportation MEMORANDUM DATE: July 24, 2014 TO: Mayor Weitkunat and City Councilmembers THROUGH: Darin A. Atteberry, City Manager Karen Cumbo, Planning, Development & Transportation Director Laurie Kadrich, Community Development & Neighborhood Services Director Paul Sizemore, FC Moves Program Manager Cameron Gloss, Planning Manager FROM: Ted Shepard, Chief Planner Amy Lewin, Transportation Planner Rebecca Everette, Associate Planner RE: West Central Area Plan (including Prospect Corridor Design) – Project Update Purpose of Memo: This memo provides information to City Council on the public engagement process and activities for the West Central Area Plan. A memo was previously provided to Council in March 2014 on the draft public engagement plan, and the project is currently on the agenda for the August 26 Council Work Session. Project Overview The purpose of this planning effort is to revisit and update the 1999 West Central Neighborhoods Plan based on emerging issues and trends. The West Central Area generally encompasses the neighborhoods south and west of the CSU Main Campus (see Attachment 1). The Plan will incorporate new information from related planning efforts and will serve as a guide for: • Land Use & Neighborhood Character (e.g., zoning, density, historic preservation) • Transportation & Mobility (e.g., connections to the new MAX bus rapid transit system, bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, intersection safety) • Open Space Network (e.g., parks and open space, wildlife habitat, drainage and floodplain management) The project will also include a new conceptual design for Prospect Road from Shields Street to College Avenue. Corridor alternatives will be developed and evaluated to establish a preferred design that is functional, safe, and well-marked for pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and cars. An initial Triple Bottom Line Analysis related to the Plan was conducted by the project’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which is composed of representatives from various City departments and partner agencies. A summary of the analysis is included as an attachment (see Attachment 2). The planning effort is expected to take approximately one year to complete, concluding in early 2015; the process and schedule are included in Attachment 3*. Community Engagement Extensive community engagement is of primary importance to the planning process, which began in February 2014. Start-up activities included: • Listening Sessions (March-April): four sessions, 175 attendees total. • Walking Tours (April-May): 20 neighborhood walking and bike tours to directly observe concerns and opportunities in the neighborhoods and commercial areas throughout the West Central Area. • Online WikiMap: online tool used by more than 90 people to provide input on specific issues and ideas. Recent visioning activities included: • Visioning Workshops (late May): two workshops held at the Drake Centre and Senior Center, attended by 74 people who participated in keypad polling and discussion activities on the vision and priorities for the West Central Area. • Visioning Survey (May-June): 337 respondents (either online or in person); complemented the Visioning Workshops and targeted those who were unable to attend the events. Planning staff also attended the Drake Road Farmers’ Market and CSU Lagoon Concert Series to provide information on the planning effort and collect additional surveys. In addition to meeting regularly with the TAC and boards/commissions, the project team also works with a Stakeholder Committee (SC) that is made up of a diverse group of residents and business representatives from the area. Both the SC and the TAC have met twice to-date, with additional meetings scheduled throughout the project. Existing and Future Conditions The project team has gathered information on existing and future forecasted conditions for the West Central area and Prospect Corridor, including but not limited to land use and zoning, population and employment, as well as detailed transportation analyses of traffic volumes, crash data, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These will be documented in an appendix to the Plan. Visioning Based on an analysis of existing and future conditions and input from the Stakeholder Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, Visioning Survey, and other community outreach, four overall vision statements have been developed for the West Central Area Plan, as shown in Figure 1 below. Each statement is further described in Attachment 4*. 2 Figure 1. Draft West Central Area Plan Vision Statements CSU/Stadium Coordination City staff is working directly with CSU representatives to ensure coordinated planning and public outreach efforts related to CSU’s ongoing update to the master plan for the Main and South Campuses. In addition, the consultants for the proposed CSU stadium recently released draft studies documenting the potential noise, lighting, traffic, and parking impacts of the stadium. City staff from various departments are currently reviewing the draft studies as they relate to City policies and regulations, the West Central Area Plan, and other planning efforts. As the West Central Area Plan process continues, the potential impacts of the proposed on-campus stadium will be considered during the evaluation of alternatives for the Prospect Corridor and will be addressed in the Plan. Next Steps 1. Finalize vision statements 2. Develop vision maps and land use scenarios 3. Develop Prospect Corridor design alternatives 4. Develop initial recommendations for policies, programs, action items, and priorities The project team will present to Council at the August 26 Work Session with specific questions on work to-date and approaches moving forward. More information on the project can also be found at fcgov.com/westcentral. *Note: Attachments 3 and 4 have been updated since this memo was initially submitted to City Council on July 24, 2014, and the updated versions are included in the August 26 Work Session Agenda Item Summary attachments. 3 West Central Area Plan Study Area Map STUDY AREA MAP ATTACHMENT 1 TO JULY 24, 2014 MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL West Central Area Plan Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Synthesis TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE (TBL) SYNTHESIS ATTACHMENT 2 TO JULY 24, 2014 MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL West Central Fort Collins West Central Fort Collins West Central Quick Facts Source: US Census, American Community Survey (2012) Note: Data includes CSU Main Campus & Student Populaon Note: Data includes CSU Main Campus & Student Populaon Source: US Census, American Community Survey (2012) Median Age DRAFT 8/13/14 Desirable, safe, and affordable neighborhoods that are a source of pride Conveniently located parks, trails, open space, services, and employment Well-integrated campus community A range of ages and incomes and a variety of housing options New development that is compatible with existing development and accommodates future growth Multi-Generational and Multi- Single-Family Houses Family Housing Attractive, Well-Designed Multi- Family Housing Neighborhood Design Standards +LVWRULFDOO\6LJQL¿FDQW6WUXFWXUHV Attractive Street Appearance Good Neighbor Initiatives Well-Maintained Properties, Community Involvement Respectful and Quiet Neighborhoods Mixed-Use Development Parking Solutions Affordable Housing Neighborhood Market Retail and Personal Services Parks and Open Space We aspire to achieve: A collaborative design process that respects neighborhood concerns Collaborative Dialogue with Neighbors Sensitivity to Historic Character Emphasis on Quality and Design LU Land Use & Neighborhood Character VISION Vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that provide a high quality of life fcgov.com/westcentral 2 3 4 5 LU 6 LU LU LU LU 2 LU 2 LU 1 LU DRAFT 8/13/14 T Transportation & Mobility VISION A connected network that supports people safely walking, biking, or using public transit as DSULPDU\ZD\WRWUDYHOZKLOHEDODQFLQJWKHQHHGIRUHI¿FLHQWDXWRWUDYHOWKURXJKRXWWKHDUHD We aspire to achieve: Safe routes to school, CSU, and other major destinations Easy access to transit (including MAX) Option for residents to live without a car 6DIHDQGHI¿FLHQWWUDYHOE\ car with adequate, convenient parking Safe, reliable, arterial streets that are easy to cross and serve residents and commuters Improved transit service and convenient stops 5HVKDSHGDQGUHWUR¿WWHG streets that meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and modes P Walk Bike Ride Connections Between Modes Improved Frequency and Connections Access To and From Neighborhoods Improved Bus Stops Safe Crossing Distances and Improved Visibility of Users Multi-Family Parking Areas and Shared Parking Arrangements 7UDI¿F6DIHW\DQG (I¿FLHQF\ Safe and Effective Infrastructure Convenient Access to Destinations 7UDI¿F&DOPLQJ0HDVXUHV Neighborhood-Wide Approaches Improved Intersections and Underpasses Safe & Convenient Street Crossings Comprehensive & Connected Network Safe, Comfortable Options Landscaping Along Streets Enhanced Bike Facilities DRAFT 8/13/14 OS Land Use & Neighborhood Character VISION A functional network of public and private lands that connects wildlife, plants, and people Comprehensive and ecological approach to stormwater management Access to nature, recreation, and environmental stewardship opportunities Attractive urban tree canopy that supports habitat, character, and shade Preserved and enhanced wildlife habitat corridors Ecologically Healthy Stormwater System Native Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Residential Tree Canopy Street Trees and Median Improvements on Major Streets Tree Preservation During Redevelopment and New Development Neighborhood Parks, Community Gardens, and Xeriscape Projects Habitat Connectivity Educational Opportunities Road-Side Treatments and Medians Neighborhood Detention and Habitat Network of Multi-Use Trails Habitat Protection Along Irrigation Canals/Ditches We aspire to achieve: 1 OS 2 OS 3 OS 4 OS fcgov.com/westcentral DRAFT 8/13/14 P Prospect Corridor VISION Attractive and functional, well-integrated, mixed-use corridor that serves the mobility needs of nearby neighborhoods, CSU, and the community Safe and comfortable corridor for all modes of travel Seamless connection to MAX Safe crossings Attractive gateway to campus, downtown, and midtown Gateway Treatments Automatic Detection of Cyclists at Intersections Pedestrian Refuges Grade Separated or Enhanced Crossings Comfortable Sidewalks Welcoming Intersections Well-Marked Bike Facilities Street Trees and Medians Walk Bike Ride We aspire to achieve: 1 T 3 T 4 T 2 T fcgov.com/westcentral 7UDI¿F6DIHW\DQG(I¿FLHQF\ LU Land Use & Neighborhood Character VISION Vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that provide a high quality of life fcgov.com/westcentral Ave * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S Shields St S Taft Hill Rd W Drake Rd W Mulberry St W Prospect Rd W Laurel St W Elizabeth St S Mason St S Howes St BAY RD W MULBERRY ST W PLUM ST MAX GUIDEWAY W STUART ST CENTRE AVE W LAUREL ST S MASON ST W ELIZABETH ST SPRINGFIELD DR CITY PARK AVE SOUTH DR EAST DR W PITKIN ST SKYLINE DR MERIDIAN AVE S BRYAN AVE CRESTMORE PL ORCHARD PL CONSTITUTION AVE SHEELY DR CASTLEROCK DR SHIRE CT S GRANT AVE HILL POND RD S LOOMIS AVE VALLEY FORGE AVE CENTER AVENUE ML BIRKY PL ROLLAND MOORE DR LU Land Use & Neighborhood Character VISION Vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that provide a high quality of life fcgov.com/westcentral URBAN ESTATE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD MEDIUM DENSITY MIXED- USE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYMENT HIGH DENSITY MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL UE RL LMN MMN E HMN CC Zoning & Maximum Building Height Transect W Lake St Hastings Dr E Oak St Wood St Hull S t E Stuart St Smith St Whedbee St Rutgers Ave D a rtmouth T rl E Laurel St E Myrtle St E Olive St E Magnolia St E Plum St Locust St E Elizabeth St Canyon Ave Garfield St Scott Ave W Plum St E Pitkin St Leland Ave E Lake St E Thund e rbi r d Dr W Myrtle St W Harvard St W Swallow Rd W Thunderbird Dr W Stuart P Prospect Corridor VISION Attractive and functional, well-integrated, mixed-use corridor that serves the mobility needs of nearby neighborhoods, CSU, and the community S SHIELDS ST CENTER AVE S WHITCOMB ST W PROSPECT RD Legend Existing Right-of-Way Width (in feet) Source: City of Fort Collins document survey and parcel data Note: Standard 4-Lane Arterial ROW width is 115’ (e.g., Lemay Avenue north of Fossil Creek Parkway) Constrained 4-Lane Arterial ROW width is 100’-102’ (e.g., Horsetooth Road between Timberline Road and Ziegler Road) SHIELDS TO WHITCOMB Prospect Corridor - Existing Right-Of-Way (ROW) North Side: 22 parcels TOTAL NUMBER OF PARCELS: North Side: 34 parcels South Side: 32 parcels South Side: 24 parcels North Side: 4 parcels South Side: 2 parcels North Side: 8 parcels South Side: 6 parcels WHITCOMB TO CENTER CENTER TO COLLEGE W LAKE ST S COLLEGE AVE BAY FARM RD fcgov.com/westcentral ROW Width 81’ 70’ 81’ 91’ 71’ 60’ 81’ 60’ 81’ 60’ 72’ ROW Width 1 City Council Work Session August 26, 2014 Ted Shepard, Chief Planner Amy Lewin, Transportation Planner Rebecca Everette, City Planner 2 Questions for Council 1. What are Council’s general thoughts on how to balance providing improved facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles, and transit on Prospect Road with the resulting ROW impacts? 2. What are Council’s thoughts on addressing issues related to land use and neighborhood character and improving the overall quality of life within the area? 3. Are there additional topic areas that Council would specifically like to be addressed at the November 25 Work Session? 3 Project Overview • Update to 1999 Plan to address ongoing & emerging issues • ~12 month process • Anticipated completion in March 2015 4 Land Use & Neighborhood Character Transportation & Mobility Open Space Networks POLICY TOPICS TOPICCS VISION VVVVVVVVVVVVIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNN IMPLEMENTATION IIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMPPPPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNPLAN ACTION AAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCTTTTTTTTTTTTIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNN PPPPPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNN Neighborhood Projects Prospect Corridor Design 5 Draft Vision Statements • Land Use & Neighborhood Character: – Vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that provide a high quality of life • Transportation & Mobility: – A connected network that supports people safely walking, biking, or using public transit as a primary way to travel while balancing the need for efficient auto travel throughout the area 6 Draft Vision Statements • Open Space Networks: – A functional network of public and private lands that connects wildlife, plants, and people • Prospect Corridor – Attractive and functional, well-integrated, mixed-use corridor that serves the mobility needs of nearby neighborhoods, CSU, and the community 7 Hot Topics – Prospect Corridor • Serves regional traffic, local residents, & CSU • Narrow corridor with varying ROW width • Need for safety & mobility improvements Example segment of Prospect Road 8 Sidewalk with tree lawn Wider shared path Attached Sidewalk Options Narrow attached (existing) Wider attached Detached Sidewalk/ Path Options 9 Tradeoffs – Prospect Corridor Quality, Level of Comfort $, ROW Impacts 10 Hot Topics – Neighborhood Character • Stable neighborhoods & multi-family housing with high student presence • Key areas for redevelopment alongside historic properties • Need for predictability with new development 11 Hot Topics – Neighborhood Character • Policy & program options: – Proactive code enforcement – Good neighbor programs – Design guidelines – Collaborative design process – Site-specific guidelines – Additional services & amenities 12 Upcoming Outreach • Advisory Committees – Technical Committee Meeting – Sept 3 – Stakeholder Committee Meeting – Sept 10 • Public Events – Public Open House – Sept 18 – Prospect Corridor Workshop – Sept 22 • Boards & Commissions – Presentations to various boards and commissions throughout the fall • November 25 Council Work Session 13 Next Steps • Refine vision maps • Develop and evaluate Prospect Corridor Design alternatives • Develop initial recommendations for policies, programs, land use considerations, action items, and priorities • Ongoing public engagement activities 14 Questions for Council 1. What are Council’s general thoughts on how to balance providing improved facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicles, and transit on Prospect Road with the resulting ROW impacts? 2. What are Council’s thoughts on addressing issues related to land use and neighborhood character and improving the overall quality of life within the area? 3. Are there additional topic areas that Council would specifically like to be addressed at the November 25 Work Session? 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The City disclaims, and shall not be held liable for any and all damage, loss, or liability, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, which arises or may arise from these map products or the use thereof by any person or entity. © Printed: February 19, 2014 West Central Area Plan Boundary Parcels Transit Oriented Development Zone Community Commercial (CC) Community Commercial North College (CCN) Community Commercial Poudre River (CCR) General Commercial (CG) Limited Commercial (CL) Service Commercial (CS) CSU Downtown (D) Employment (E) Harmony Corridor (HC) Industrial (I) High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (HMN) Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MMN) Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB) Neighborhood Conservation Low Density (NCL) Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density (NCM) Public Open Lands (POL) River Conservation (RC) River Downtown Redevelopment (RDR) Residential Foothills (RF) Low Density Residential (RL) Rural Lands District (RUL) Transition (T) Urban Estate (UE) Scale 1:6,000 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Mile Existing Zoning W Lake St Hastings Dr E Oak St Wood St Hull S t E Stuart St Smith St Whedbee St Rutgers Ave D a rtmouth T rl E Laurel St E Myrtle St E Olive St E Magnolia St E Plum St Locust St E Elizabeth St Canyon Ave Garfield St Scott Ave W Plum St E Pitkin St Leland Ave E Lake St E Thund e rbi r d Dr W Myrtle St W Harvard St W Swallow Rd W Thunderbird Dr W Stuart St Sa m Hous t o n Cir Parker St E Swallow Rd Remington St H erit a g e C i r Cedarwood Dr Tul a ne Dr Dunbar Ave City Park Ave Isotope Dr M or s m an D r Covingt o n Ct Baystone Dr Fox Run Ct Old Main Dr Argento Dr Cor r i e d a le Dr Teller Ct S Impala D r Princeton R d Marshwood Dr Burton Ct Sioux Blvd Chestnut St Gallup Rd Valley Forge Ave Waters Edge N ort h br o ok Dr Colt Ct F o x brook Ln Woodford Ave Aster St Clearview Ave W Magnolia St Kit Pl Suffolk Ct K i tt e ry Ct W Olive Ct Daisy St West St N Mckinley Ave Park St W Pitkin St S Mack St Robin Ct Akin Ave Lyons St Fishback Ave Edwards St N Mack St N Bryan Ave N Sherwood St Juniper Ln Junco Ct Do r set C t H i ll Pond Rd N Washington Ave Shire Ct Frey Ave Grandview Ave Water Blossom Ln Redwing Rd Co v entry Ct N Grant Ave Tyl e r St W Oak St Roc k y Mountain W a y Richards Pl B ungalow C t Prospect Ln Pearl St Featherst a r Way W Olive St Etton Dr Linden St Pine St Ringneck Dr N Whitcomb St Miller Dr Lodi Ct Spring Creek Ln S Mckinley Ave Jackson Ave Berkshir e D r H i n ry S t M ont e V ista Av e Fairview Dr University Ave Willow St De weese S t Rambouillet Dr Nez Perce W a y O v a l D r Es s ex C t H a mpshire S q Li n d a Ln Ryeland Ct Deerfield Dr Appaloosa Ct Layland Ct Collins Ct Vill a ge Pa r k C t D el Clair Rd Worthington Ave Del Mar St Romeldale Ln Scarb o rough D r Summer St Springfield Dr South Dr W Laurel S t Twi n Fox D r Bishop St Suffolk St Sunset Ave Rolland Moore Dr Merino Ct Person Ct Blue j ay St Brent w oo d Dr Yale Way Fli c k e r D r Stephens St Cimar r on Ct Wagonwheel Dr Claremont Dr Mon t m orency S t Edison Dr Bluebell St A St Smith Pl Spring Park Dr E v enstar Ct Spring Ct Ridgewood Rd Kara k u l Dr Myrtle Ct Leesdale Ct Pear St Bria r wood Rd Gatlin St R u th S t M ae St Boone St James Ct Ra v en V i ew Rd Fargh e e Ct Lexington Ct Rustic Ct Conestoga Ct Essex D r Boze m an Ct T u ck e r Ct Braiden Dr Win d sor Ct Fuqua Dr Wes t bridge Dr Corvid W a y E C oy Dr Dora St Morningside Dr Unio n Dr Placer Ct Trenton Way W Mountain Ave Mcalliste r Ct Home r D r Ash Dr Falcon Dr Valle y F o r g e Ct Sheffiel d Dr C l y d e sdale Dr Bassick St Bir m ingh a m D r Alpert Ave Fremont Ct S Meldrum St S Sherwood St Duke Ln Underhill Dr Newport Ct Buckeye St Winchester Dr Birch St Armstr o ng Ave Brown Ave Wagner Dr Clear v i e w Ct R o cky Mo u n t ain Ct Clover Ln Del N o rte Pl Moss Rose Ln Loyola Ave C o l u mbine Ct Meadowlark Ave Kin g s b oro u g h Dr Mcclelland Dr S hr o pshire A v e S Grant Ave Busch Ct H amp s hir e Ct Ry e l a n d Ln Inde p en d e n ce R d Brad for d Sq Lak e side Ave Hobbit St Vassar Ave Westview Ave Peterson Pl Fisch Ave C h ap a rr a l Dr Allen St N Meldrum St S ha m r ock S t Placer St S h e ffield Ci r W S Loomis Ave Lar k s p u r D r Wakef i eld Dr Sylvan Ct Crabtree Dr Tamarac Dr Poplar Dr E f fingham St Yo r k t own Ave Glenwood Dr Orchard Pl Cragmore Dr N otti n gh a m Sq Cheviot D r Westward D r Romney Ave Baylor St Cornell Ave Glenmoor Dr Ayrshi r e D r Balsam Ln Meadowbrook Dr Birky Pl Kinnison Dr Lo n g w orth Rd Stanford Rd Freedo m Ln Bennett Rd Glen Haven Dr Moffett Dr Circle Dr East Dr I n dian Hi l ls Cir S Mason St Heatheridge Rd S Washington Ave Peterson St Mathews St Research Blvd Meridian Ave N Loomis Ave D o r s e t Dr Village Ln Ponderosa Dr Walnut St Sheely Dr C restmore Pl Cum b erland Ct M oore Ln A n na b el L n Juniper Ct Broadview Pl Mont v iew Rd N e wport Dr Purdue Rd Wya n d otte Dr Skyline Dr Ha m pshire Rd Avocet Rd Querida St S Whitcomb St Cypress Dr Castlerock Dr Powderhorn Dr Harvard St C h a r o lai s Dr P io n e e r A ve Eagle Dr Z u n i C ir Lynnwood Dr Constitution Ave P romenade W ay Winfield D r Leic e s t e r W a y Cook Dr Mic h a el L n Eve r g r ee n Dr Bowie Ave Do v er Dr C entr e Ave Shel d on Dr G a r d e n D r Leisure Dr Tam a s a g Dr Hillcrest Dr Southridge Dr S Bryan Ave L e g h orn D r N R o o s e velt A v e Silverplume Dr Worthin g t o n C i r West Dr Ph o enix Dr O v al Dr Nb Da v id s o n Dr Killdeer Dr Wi c k l o w Ln Concord Dr Oval D r S b I n dian M e a d o ws Ln Imp a la Cir T u n is Cir Hollingbourne Dr Yale A v e Sa n d a l wood L n Oakw o od D r Hyline Dr Al a mo Av e B en n ington Cir H un t ington Cir R ai n tr e e D r Wa l le n berg Dr Gil g ala d W a y Timber Ln S College Ave S Shields St W Laurel St E Prospect Rd S Taft Hill Rd W E liza b eth St W Mulberry St Riverside Ave E Mulberry St W Drake Rd Laporte Ave E Drake Rd E Mountain Ave S Mason St W Mountain Ave N Mason St W Prospect Rd N College Ave N Howes St Remington St ÕZYXW ³I MMN MMN CC NC NCB HMN HMN POL LMN LMN T MMN CCR RDR D LMN D LMN CCR LMN LMN NCB NCM RL LMN NC CSU T POL NCB NCB NC NC NCM MMN E LMN CSU NCB T POL RL LMN LMN MMN MMN RL CSU RL LMN POL NC MMN LMN POL POL UE MMN RL MMN NC NCB CC CSU NCL LMN UE MMN E CG LMN NCM NCL POL D CL LMN West Central Area Plan Zoning CITY OF FORT COLLINS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM MAP PRODUCTS These map products and all underlying data are developed for use by the City of Fort Collins for its internal purposes only, and were not designed or intended for general use by members of the public. The City makes no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness, and in particular, its accuracy in labeling or displaying dimensions, contours, property boundaries, or placement of location of any map features thereon. THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THESE MAP PRODUCTS OR THE UNDERLYING DATA. Any users of these map products, map applications, or data, accepts them AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and assumes all responsibility of the use thereof, and further covenants and agrees to hold the City harmless from and against all damage, loss, or liability arising from any use of this map product, in consideration of the City's having made this information available. Independent verification of all data contained herein should be obtained by any users of these products, or underlying data. The City disclaims, and shall not be held liable for any and all damage, loss, or liability, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, which arises or may arise from these map products or the use thereof by any person or entity. © Printed: February 19, 2014 West Central Area Plan Boundary Parcels Transit Oriented Development Zone Community Commercial (CC) Community Commercial North College (CCN) Community Commercial Poudre River (CCR) General Commercial (CG) Limited Commercial (CL) Service Commercial (CS) CSU Downtown (D) Employment (E) Harmony Corridor (HC) Industrial (I) High Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (HMN) Low Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (LMN) Medium Density Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MMN) Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Neighborhood Conservation Buffer (NCB) Neighborhood Conservation Low Density (NCL) Neighborhood Conservation Medium Density (NCM) Public Open Lands (POL) River Conservation (RC) River Downtown Redevelopment (RDR) Residential Foothills (RF) Low Density Residential (RL) Rural Lands District (RUL) Transition (T) Urban Estate (UE) Scale 1:6,000 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 Mile Legend S MELDRUM ST COOK DR WINFIELD DR S WHITCOMB ST DOVER DR CLEARVIEW AVE JUNIPER LN BENNETT RD RESEARCH BLVD SHEFFIELD DR ESSEX DR SCARBOROUGH DR W MYRTLE ST HEATHERIDGE RD SHELDON DR HOBBIT ST OVAL DR YORKTOWN AVE CENTER AVE BALSAM LN WESTWARD DR S WASHINGTON AVE GLEN HAVEN DR A ST UNIVERSITY AVE WALLENBERG DR MOBY DR S SHERWOOD ST SOUTHRIDGE DR FREEDOM LN BRENTWOOD DR WAGONWHEEL DR LONGWORTH RD BAY DR BAYSTONE DR BROADVIEW PL WEST DR ELLIS DR OAKWOOD DR GLENMOOR DR RIDGEWOOD RD BIRCH ST WORTHINGTON CIR CRAGMORE DR GLENWOOD DR SUNSET AVE AVOCET RD PERENNIAL LN LARKSPUR DR NEWPORT DR SHAMROCK ST MICHAEL LN UNION DR CONCORD DR WATERS EDGE WAGNER DR JAMES CT MANTZ PL NEWPORT CT SCOTT AVE PROSPECT LN UNDERHILL DR CORVID WAY DEL NORTE PL WINDSOR CT LAKEWOOD DR HUNTINGTON CIR BENNINGTON CIR ARMSTRONG AVE MCALLISTER CT LEXINGTON CT BRAIDEN DR REMBRANDT DR EVENSTAR CT ESSEX CT ASTER ST WINFIELD CT JAMES CT S BRYAN AVE W MYRTLE ST S WHITCOMB ST GLENMOOR DR W PLUM ST CRESTMORE PL SKYLINE DR UNIVERSITY AVE W PITKIN ST UNIVERSITY AVE BIRCH ST Legend POTENTIAL CSU STADIUM W Drake Road Areas of Stability, Enhancement, & Development SPRING CREEK TRAIL MASON TRAIL S Taft Hill Road S Shields St W Mulberry St WHOLE FOODS/ KING SOOPERS KING SOOPERS CSU VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER SENIOR CENTER ROLLAND MOORE PARK ROSS NATURAL AREA FISCHER NATURAL AREA RED FOX MEADOWS NATURAL AREA AVERY PARK CITY PARK POTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER CSU CAMPUS CORE BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAB/POLARIS SCHOOL BLEVINS MIDDLE SCHOOL POTENTIAL ELIZABETH “MAIN STREET” W Laurel St S Mason St S College Ave COMMERCIAL CENTER COMMERCIAL CENTER COMMERCIAL CENTER W Lake St GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK * Significant New Development/Redevelopment * Some New Development/Redevelopment Neighborhood Enhancements Areas of Stability Parks & Open Space Major Trails CSU Property Potential Elizabeth “Main Street” Existing Elements Potential Opportunities Schools Key Destinations West Central Area Boundary Potential Key Destinations AREAS OF STABILITY, ENHANCEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Arterial Road Potential Police Substation POTENTIAL POLICE SUBSTATION HMN ZONE Effective Balance of Modes 1 T 2 T 3 T 4 T 5 T 6 T 7 T fcgov.com/westcentral