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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARBOR SOUTH PROPERTIES - ANNEXATION & ZONING - 38-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LUC REQUIREMENTSPRINCIPLE CD-3: Commercial Districts will be accessible by all modes of travel, including transit, bicycle, pedestrian and automobiles. Policy CD-3.1 Transit Facilities. Transit stop facilities will be located at safe and convenient destinations — strategically distributed within Commercial Districts to serve users in the area. Benches, shelters and other drop-off sites will be aesthetically designed an be located away from arterial street curb lines in order to provide a safe, accessible, secure, and positive experience for transit users. Shuttle systems between adjacent shopping centers should be encouraged. Policy CD- 3.3 Linkage to Neighborhoods Adjacent to Commercial Districts. New models for retail development will be necessary to combine the needs of walkable neighborhoods with large-scale retail centers. Pedestrian and bicycle linkages from surrounding neighborhoods to Commercial districts shall be strengthened, particularly at key transit stop locations. Pedestrians access will be provided from nearby residential neighborhoods to the Commercial Districts from multiple directions, if practical. Walkways will be aesthetically pleasing, safe, convenient. E:\PROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Planning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 7 • the feasibility of mass transit or rail service • the level of activity in connecting districts • the availability of right-of-way • the need to counteract decreasing automobile levels of service Policy TC-5.5 Efficient Transportation Flow. Enhanced Travel corridors will have the highest level of transit service. Improvements such as signal preemption, HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes, and curb extensions at transit stops may be used to enhance bus flow and pedestrian access to transit. Special consideration will be made in the Master Street Plan for transportation flows into and out of the Enhanced Travel Corridors. Policy TC-5.6 Economic Opportunity and Development. Enhanced ravel Corridors will support expanded economic opportunity and development generally and particularly on infill sites and targeted redevelopment areas within the city. Policy TC-5.7 Corridor Development. The implementation of new Enhanced Travel Corridors may be phased to coincide with new development. City Plan Principles and Policies Transportation Corridors February 18, 1997 This site is designated as the southern terminus of the Mason Street Corridor. Commercial Districts PRINCIPLE CD-1: The size and scale of businesses within Commercial Districts will vary. New development in Commercial Districts will be encouraged to locate and design buildings such that a percentage of the fronts of buildings that directly face adjacent streets, provide a mix of types and size of businesses, provide pedestrian -oriented site design, and incorporate convenient, safe and attractive parking areas into the block. The size of the site will require multiple small to medium size buildings. The Mason Corridor will influence related land uses. Policy CD 1.2 Infill/Redevelopment Land Uses. Retail, office, restaurants, entertainment, residential, and other high -pedestrian -generating uses, will be encouraged. City Plan Principles and Policies Commercial Districts February 18, 1997 Commercial Development Comparisons PRINCIPLE CD-2: The design of Commercial Districts should provide for convenient access, efficient and cost-effective pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and a comfortable pedestrian environment in selected nodes. E:\PROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Plan ning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 6 R reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor. Environment Policy ENV-1.1 Air Quality Objectives. The City will use the following objectives in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of future air quality programs: Reduce the rate of growth of total vehicle -miles of travel in the Fort Collins Community Growth Management Area. (VMT is calculated using the MINUTP traffic stimulation model or equivalent, calibrated using traffic count data. Units: mile per day.) The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor. Transportation Corridors PRINCIPLE TC-1 Transportation Corridors will be developed to provide efficient mobility and cost-effective transport of people and goods between the various districts of the City. Policy TC-1-1: Locating Transportation Corridors. Transportation Corridors will include Harmony Road, Horsetooth Road, Drake Road, Prospect Street, Elizabeth Street, Mulberry Street, Taft Hill Road, Shields Street, College Avenue, Mason Street. PRINCIPLE TC-2: The structure and function of each corridor will assure the highest composite Level of Service (LOS) among the modes of transportation in the corridor. PRINCIPLE TC-5: Enhanced Travel Corridors will be established and strategically within the City as specialized Transportation Corridors and contain amenities and designs which specifically and solely promote walking, the use of mass transit, and bicycling. Enhanced Travel Corridors will provide high- frequency/high efficiency travel opportunities linking major activity centers and districts in the city. Policy TC-5: Locating Enhanced Travel Corridors. Enhanced travel corridors opportunities include Harmony Road (east of College Avenue), Mason Street and the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way (Downtown to Harmony Road), and the College/ Conifer Corridor (north and east of Downtown). Criteria for locating future Enhanced Travel Corridors will based on the following: E:\PROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Planning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 5 bicyclists should be higher within these areas. Policy T-4.2 System Design. The City will design a city-wide system of on- and off -road bicycle transportation facilities that maximizes safety, convenience and comfort for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels in conformance with accepted design criteria. The City will develop updated/new standards for construction of bicycle facilities such as bicycle parking, right -turn lane design treatments, and lane width. System design will also provide for enjoyable and scenic bicycling routes. Transportation opportunities represented by off -road multi -use trails while mitigating impacts on wildlife, plant communities, pedestrians and other trail users will be strongly encouraged to complement the on -street network. City Plan Principles and Policies Transportation February 18, 1997 98 Policy T-4.3 Management/Maintenance. The City' s investment in streets and bicycle facilities will be protected through a proactive, high -quality maintenance program that is tailored to the specific needs of people who ride bicycles for transportation, and to risk management considerations. Policy T-4.4 Enforcement. Respect for bicyclists and by bicyclists for traffic laws should be encouraged through effective, on -going enforcement programs. These programs should emphasize safety and educational messages. Policy T-4.5 Education. The City will improve safety and encourage increased transportation bicycling through a comprehensive, on -going set of education programs targeted at motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages. The City will work with school districts, civic groups, private businesses, and others to help find resources to support this effort and to reach the broadest possible audience. The City will have an environment in which people are actively encouraged to bicycle for transportation through information about facilities and " good streets for bicycling," through positive publicity about bicycling safety and activities, and through publicizing actions by employers, developers and business owners to encourage bicycling. The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor. Community Appearance and Design Policy CAD-2.2 Public Space Design. Mixed -use commercial and civic design proposals should incorporate one or several design components related to public outdoor space including pedestrian circulation, transit facilities, plazas, pocket parks, sitting areas, children' s play areas and public art. The City will ensure easy access to employment centers and will also develop efficient transit networks and trip reduction programs, such as telecommuting, to EAPROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Plan ning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 4 Policy T-2.3 Transit Route Design. The City will provide fixed -route transit services on a one -mile grid where appropriate, augmented with neighborhood services in areas where rider -ship supports more closely spaced transit service, consistent with the adopted Transit Development Plan (1996). City Plan Principles and Policies Transportation February 18, 1997 95 (Figure T-4.2) City Plan Principles and Policies Transportation February 18, 1997 97 The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor. PRINCIPLE T-3: Transportation Demand Management will be a critical component in the city' s overall transportation system. Policy T-3.1 Demand Management. The City will promote travel demand reduction measures that reduce automobile trips -- such as telecommuting and in -home businesses, electronic communications, variable work weeks, and flextime. Policy T-3.2 Ridesharing Programs. The City' s carpooling and vanpooling programs will be expanded to support the use of ridesharing as an alternative to the single -occupant vehicle, consistent with the adopted North Front Range Regional Transportation Plan (1994), North Front Range Transportation Demand Management Program (1995), and the adopted Transit Development Plan (1996). The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor. PRINCIPLE T-4: Bicycling will serve as a viable alternative to automobile use for all trip purposes. Policy 4.1 Bicycle Facilities. The City will encourage bicycling for transportation through an urban growth pattern that places major activity centers and neighborhood destinations within a comfortable bicycling distance, that assures safe and convenient access by bicycle, and that reduces the prominence of motorized transportation in neighborhoods and other pedestrian and bicyclist - oriented districts. Facility design will also plan for: 1. Continuous bicycle facilities that establish system continuity and consistency city-wide. Facility design will be incorporated into new development and street construction projects -- linking to adjacent facilities. 2. Bicycle access should be improved to major activity centers, schools and neighborhoods, and barriers removed in these areas to improve circulation. Facility development, safety and convenience should be established throughout these destinations. Level of service standards for EAPROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Plan ning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 3 Policy T-1.1 Land Use Patterns. The City will implement land use patterns, parking policies, and demand management plans that support effective transit, an efficient roadway system, and alternative transportation modes. Appropriate residential densities and non-residential land uses should be within walking distance of transit stops, permitting public transit to become a viable alternative to the automobile. The site will provide land for the construction of the Mason Street Corridor southern terminus. Policy T-1.2 Multi -Modal Streets. Street corridors will provide for safe and convenient use of all modes of travel, including motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. City Plan Principles and Policies Transportation February 18, 1997 94 Policy T-1.3 Street Design Criteria. The City will establish street design criteria to support transit, ride -sharing and non -motorized modes of transportation, which minimize conflicts between transportation modes, are compatible with surrounding land uses, and meet the needs of the users. Policy T-1.4 Adequate Facilities. The City will ensure the provision of adequate facilities for the movement of goods and people while maintaining the integrity of existing streets and minimizing travel -related impacts within residential neighborhoods. As growth occurs, appropriate transportation investments should be made to support increased demands for travel. Policy T-1.5 Targeted Areas. The City will provide transit services and non - motorized travel opportunities to support development of activity centers and districts in a manner that minimizes single -occupant automobile travel. Policy T-1.6 Level of Service Standards. The City will prepare and adopt level of service standards for automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit. Policy T-1.7 Transportation of Information. The City will encourage the development and sharing of infrastructure to facilitate the movement of information throughout the City. The site is contiguous to the proposed Mason Street Corridor E XPROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Planning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 2 ARBOR ANNEXATION Principles and Policies Land Use PRINCIPLE LU-1: Growth within the city will promote a compact development pattern within a well-defined boundary. Policy LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form. The desired urban form will be achieved by directing future development to mixed -use neighborhoods and districts while reducing the potential for dispersed growth not conducive to pedestrian and transit use and cohesive community development. This site has been identified as the location for the Mason Street Corridor Terminal Policy LU-2.2 Urban Design. The design review process, supplemented by design standards and guidelines, will be used to promote new construction and redevelopment that contribute positively to the type of neighborhoods, districts, corridors and edges described herein while emphasizing the special identity of each area. City Plan Principles and Policies Land Use. February 18, 1997 90 Design Guidelines and strict architectural covenants will be required. PRINCIPLE LU-3: The City Structure Plan will be used to provide a geographic depiction of how these City Plan Principles and Policies are applied throughout the city. Policy LU-3.1 General Area Designations. The City Structure Plan will identify where the various designations apply within the Fort Collins urban growth boundary as an indication of the City' s intent to maintain certain conditions within these areas or to promote certain types of development. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Structure Plan. Transportation PRINCIPLE T-1: The physical organization of the city will be supported by a framework of transportation alternatives that maximizes access and mobility throughout the city, while reducing dependence upon the private automobile. E:\PROJECT FILES\Jim\J2046\doc\ODP Planning\2046_PrinciplesPolicies.doc 1