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Item 9C - Attachment E_Site Evaluation ReportITEM 9C ATTACHMENT E The Library Task Force Site Location Subcommittee was charged with evaluating potential sites for a 30,000 square foot public library along with the possibility of a multipurpose facility and preparing a report on its findings. The information contained in this report will assist the Library Task Force in making a final library site location recommendation to the Library Board and City Council. At its March 9, 2022 meeting, the Library Task Force reviewed nine potential sites in the City as a potential future site for the library. Following the review, the task force selected three sites for the subcommittee to visit, review and evaluate. The potential sites included Bicentennial Park (east side near White Chapel Blvd.), Parkwood Drive property (old Senior Center location), and Carillon Parc. The Site Location Subcommittee had three meetings. The first meeting was on March 24, 2022 and the subcommittee met to develop site location criteria to assist them in evaluating each of the three potential sites. The second meeting was held on April 4, 2022 and included visiting and walking the sites. The final meeting was held April 12, 2022 and the subcommittee completed their scoring based on the location criteria and evaluation of each site. The report prepared provides the following: SITE FINALISTS • Brief background on the Southlake Public Library and a summary of the 2021 Library Study recommended goals; • An overview of each of the three sites in regard to size, site characteristics, utility and infrastructure availability, surrounding existing and future land uses, and constructability; • Perceived potential benefits and challenges of each site related to accommodating a future library and possible multiuse facility; and • The score of each site per the site location scoring criteria. The subcommittee choose not to provide a specific recommended library site location but wanted to provide information on each site to the Library Task Force, including the scoring of each of the sites based on developed location criteria. The goal of the report is to provide the Task Force with all relevant site related information and analysis in order to make a final site location recommendation. The Southlake Public Library serves a world class community dedicated to learning, personal development, and success. The library's vision for the future is to meet the challenge of providing the most in -demand materials, cutting -edge learning opportunities, and high -quality community spaces for the community's health, growth, and enjoyment. The library currently has 10,240 square feet of dedicated space on the first floor of Town Hall, and additional space has been made available for Library Administration and Technical Services on the second floor of Town Hall. Shared meeting room space on the third floor is also used for program space. Over the years, several concepts have been considered for the next evolution of the library to address growing needs and to continue to provide best in class customer service. In 2016, a Library Study was conducted which included an extensive review of library patron needs & wants, recommended facility goals, and presented several facility options, including the possibility of renovating the existing library or constructing a new library. Ultimately, a new approximately 30,000 square foot facility was recommended. In the fall of 2021, the City of Southlake engaged the services of Hidell Associates Architects to review and update the 2016 Library Study. The 2021 study reviewed, validated, and updated the recommended facility goals: Increased selection of adult, children and pop uior moteriols. Provide access comfortoble seating located odjocent to noturoi light. Intuitive collection layout, seporotion of activelpossive functions, & dedicated spaces for study, quiet rending, colloborotion. Provide easy access to c drive -up window and materials return. Provide parking directly adjocent to library. 'NEWLY RECOMMENDED IN THE 2021 STDDY. The study also provided three facility options: • Option A: Library Only; • Option B: Library + 150 Fixed Seating Performing Arts • Option C: Library + 300 Fixed Seating Performing Arts naPUBLIC LHRAW Provide dedicaled pro grom for children and odult programming (storytimes, workshops, etc.J. Provide access to age-oppropriote leorning moteriols and technology. Provide access to fools such as computers, 3-D printers, audio a video coptufe & editing tools, and traditional arts & Crafts fools. Provide a Flexible spoce for perfcrmances, education events, and exhibits. Provide odiocen t cc c ess to the outdoofs for rending, programming, and other Librory events. Following the 2021 study, City Council established the Library Task Force to help determine the best way to move forward to construct a new library. The purpose of the Task Force is to review options and make recommendations to the Southlake Library Board and the City Council for the location of the ultimate Southlake Public Library. The Task Force will also consider and advise City Council and appropriate boards and commissions on complimentary municipal uses to enhance the customer experience at the facility. Using City master plans and technical studies as 2 1 P a g e a guide, the Task Force may also suggest facility characteristics and service offerings for a new library and other recommended facilities and programs. The Site Location Subcommittee of the Library Task Force was established to focus specifically on the location of the new library. The locations were narrowed down to three sites based on input from the Library Task Force and were Parkwood Drive, Bicentennial Park, and Carillon Parc. Following is the subcommittee's evaluation, summary of findings and scores for each of the three sites. Also, the report contains the background or reference materials provided to the committee to assist in the evaluations. Deciding where to locate a library is critical. Much like a business, the location can play a key role in the ultimate success and use of the facility. It can make a difference in a good facility versus a great facility. The site location recommended not only needs to accommodate the library in terms of building size, parking, and outdoor space but should be in an area that is inviting, takes advantage of population or activity centers, and that allows people to easily come together. The site that the task force ultimately recommends for the library to be located should be a strategic decision that is based on criteria and factors that are aligned with the goals/objectives for the facility. The intent of this report is to make sure the task force has the information it needs to make a well thought out and strategic decision. M`JIH- Ki - ��N TapaN 9LT— Brief Overview 31Page Parkwood Drive is a 12.7-acre property owned by the City which is located south of FM 1709, west of Byron Nelson Parkway and east and north of Parkwood Drive. The property can be accessed from Parkwood Drive via FM 1709 or Byron Nelson. The Southlake Parkwood Training Center (Old Senior Center building - approximately 5,600 sf) with 70 parking spaces is located on the western portion of the site. A 35-foot common access easement runs along the north part of the property. The property contains a small pond, some large trees, and a small stream. Property Location Exhibit #1 — Parkwood Property Location Map General Concept Plan-Parkwood Dr. Site The exhibit on the following page is from the 2021 Library Study and demonstrates the site is large enough to accommodate a library and multiuse building and associated parking. 4 1 P a g e a a Of 0 -11,4 xhibit #2 — Parkwood Dr. General Concept Plan S�Page Background Information Provided to the Subcommittee The following is a summary of the site and land use information provided to the subcommittee by the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department. Exhibit #3 — Parkwood Dr. background Information provided to the subcommittee by the PDS department. The following is a summary of utility and drainage information provided to the subcommittee by the Public Works Department. Exhibit #4 — Parkwood Dr. background information provided to the subcommittee by the PDS department. 6 1 P a g e The following is population density information provided to the subcommittee. Estimated Population Density de■ r��4r.Ya km.a.i }I�iW �NOMM�Y WM1YJ k.n�..�:.a.,..r 0.'�1 •�.9��1 GlrA.l� Parkwood Site aAu�kr rp .N1..�I. Yfr �v'+rio.�M� Ai.hti Ya'`ik+ At V4. r12. and 1 Mie Distances Exhibit #6 — Parkwood Estimated Population Density 7 1 P a g e Subcommittee's Identified Benefits and Challenges of the Site Parkwood Drive Benefits and Challenges Potential Benefits Potential Challenges The zoning designation is "Community Service" and the future land use No street connection between "North" Parkwood designation is "Public/Semi Public. A Drive and "South" Parkwood Drive. library use is permitted by zoning and consistent with the land use plan. Road improvements likely needed in conjunction with the development of a facility on this site. Widening of Proximity to E. Southlake Blvd. which easement along the north side of the property to allow carries significant traffic volumes. access. A right turn deceleration lane on southbound Byron Nelson at the easement drive location will be (20,946 VPT Eastbound E. Southlake Blvd. necessary if the easement is used. Right of way will 21,944 VPT Westbound E. Southlake need to be obtained from the adjacent private Blvd). property owner to construct a deceleration lane at this location. Connection of Parkwood Dr. or possible VPT = vehicle trips per day widening of the travel lane on the access easement for its entire length from Parkwood Drive to Byron Nelson would need to be considered. Existing sidewalk constructed on Byron Residential adjacency — Timarron Subdivision. Nelson Parkway. Surrounding residential uses/school use may not be compatible with a multipurpose type of venue. Available utilities (water/sewer). Sidewalks will need to be constructed along Parkwood Drive and the north drive easement. Parkwood is a City -owned property. Site has mature trees and water features During construction, access to the site by (pond/stream) which will allow for an construction trucks may cause congestion along the opportunity to take advantage of outdoor school route on Byron Nelson Parkway. spaces. Buildable site on the northeast portion of Drainage retention basin or underground drainage the property. Limited tree removal possible likely at the southeast corner of the site - but could be if building is constructed at this site. Drop an amenity? off locations could be accommodated. Site large enough to accommodate a Traffic in the area will operate at a poor level of multipurpose facility. service when Rockenbaugh Elementary is releasing students in the afternoon 30-minute duration). Lowest Middle* population density within '/ and '/2 The training facility building (old senior mile of the 3 sites. facility) could possibly be utilized for 1/4 mile: 551 /z mile: 1864 programming. 1 mile: 7301 * Corrected in report 5/25/22. Overflow parking available at the training Small stream on the site may limit construction to the facility site 70 spaces available . west. Buildable area (flat) — construction site A considerable buffer between the Timarron manageable. Limited or no retaining walls residential and the library site would need to be likely needed. established. Overflow parking for Rockenbaugh Elementary during special events (identified as a neutral -both positive and negative - point). 8 1 P a g e Parkwood Dr. Site Photos Photo #1 - View looking southwest from Byron Nelson looking southwest Photo # 3 — North access drive off of Byron Nelson Parkway. 9 1 P a g e Photo #2 — View looking northwest from the Byron Nelson Pkwy-Parkwood Dr. Intersection Photo # 4 — Southlake Training Facility Building Brief Overview The Bicentennial Park site is an approximately 3 acre site located within the park at the northwest corner of White Chapel Blvd and Unity Way (near the water tower and log cabin). A water tower, residential properties and tennis/pickle ball courts are located to the north of the site. The Community Services (Parks) administration/maintenance facility is located to the west. Unity Way is located on the south and White Chapel Boulevard is to the east. The log cabin and public art (Prairie Winds) is located on the site. The site has a significant change of grade from north to south. Access to the site would be from Unity Way. Property Location Exhibit #7 — Bicentennial Park Property Location Map General Concept Plan -Bicentennial Park Site The exhibit on the following page demonstrates that the site is large enough to accommodate a library building and associated parking. A multipurpose use at this location would necessitate expanding the site area and utilizing the property now located by the adjacent practice baseball field. The subcommittee recommends that if this site is selected that the practice field should be considered for utilization to best accommodate the library and a possible multipurpose use. Also, 101Page it is recommended by the subcommittee that if this site is selected, the drive entry off of Unity Way be widened and relocated to the west to reduce possible vehicle stacking back to the east towards White Chapel Blvd. ............................................... dL- .............. i...�. n ................................... I 1 t Exhibit #8 — Parkwood Dr. General Concept Plan Background Information Provided to the Subcommittee The following is a summary of the site and land use information provided to the subcommittee by the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department. 11I 3 Acr?s — — �,mi.yR: [:pn,nnmfly 5erv$c Land 1}se: PubNc PaTVC)pen Spare 'LJbr.uy que Wmilted by zone Bicentennial Park Population Density Estimated Population Density � n�rtre vPteO'o9�liP��KOY�i.I Bicentennial Park Site u.E Ma vl w�reV�vN�°i n.,Yrc° 5 At w1I4, 112, and 1 Mile Distances Scale-1:5tD00 Exhibit #11 — Bicentennial Park site estimated Population Density 131Page Bicentennial Park Benefits and Challenges Potential Benefits Potential Challenges The zoning on the property is "Community Service" and the Future Land Use is "Public Park/Open Space". Smallest of the sites evaluated (3 acres). A library use is permitted at this site and is consistent with zoning and the land use plan. Approximately 23' change in elevation from northwest to southeast end of site. Highest population density of the 3 Topography will likely increase construction options at'/4, '/2, and 1-mile distances. costs due to retaining walls or designing '/4 mile: 1049 facility into the hillside. Also, the development '/2 mile: 2963 of the site would likely result in the use of 1 mile: 9402 additional acreage to the west (practice baseball field) being utilized and the relocation of the existing driveway. An existing park sidewalk is located on the southern boundary. A sidewalk will Lowest adjacent traffic counts of the 3 sites: be constructed on western boundary 9,156 VPT Southbound N. White Chapel side of White Chapel Blvd. in 10,847 VPT Northbound N. White Chapel association with the widening project. Located within an existing park site — Adjacent to a water storage tower. Public possibility to take advantage of multiple Work vehicles will need to access the area facilities/park offerings at a single periodically along existing drive off of White location (Marq, Champions Club, Chapel Blvd. Also, Community Service Tennis Center, future Pickleball administrative and maintenance vehicles will complex, playgrounds, ballfields, Liberty staff will need to utilize the existing drive off of Garden, walking or running, nearby Unity Way to access the park facility. retail). There is no traffic signal at intersection of Unity Way and N. White Chapel Blvd. At this time a traffic signal at this location does not warrant. If the library and future multipurpose facility is located at this site, staff would need to study the White Chapel/Unity Way Available utilities. intersection for a possible future signal. Facility use during peak times may cause queuing/stacking of vehicles accessing the site. There may be a need to relocate the drive access off of Unity Way to the west to create more queuing/stacking room off of White Chapel Blvd. 141Pagi Bicentennial Park Benefits and Challenges Potential Benefits Potential Challenges A library use will need to utilize some of the existing parking in the area currently used by City staff and users of the tennis courts/practice ball field. City will continue to utilize the existing parking on site during business hours. Parking may become City -owned property. challenging if significant events occur simultaneously at the Tennis Center, Pickleball Complex, Baseball Fields, and the Marq. Utilization of the adjacent baseball practice field may be needed for additional parking. Deck parking may also be needed to be considered which would increase construction costs. The site has mature trees and water During construction, trucks will access the site features which will allow for an via N. White Chapel Blvd. and Unity Way. opportunity to take advantage of This may create congestion and queuing on N. outdoor spaces. It appears that there is White Chapel Blvd. and Unity Way. Note that adequate space on the site for the log Carroll High School is located less than a half cabin to remain. The log cabin could be mile north of the site and traffic will need to be utilized as an outdoor space managed during busy periods. educational offering. The 3 acre site is not large enough to accommodate a multiuse facility. If a Limited residential adjacency. multipurpose component is added, the adjacent ballfield would need to be utilized to accommodate building and parking demand. A building at this location will be clearly The existing public art on site will need to be visible to the traveling public. relocated (Prairie Winds). The topography will allow for possible Shared parking with Community Services staff creative building design. during normal business hours. A library site at this location can help drive visitors into the area help support park offerings and nearby commercial. 151 Bicentennial Park Site Photos 4t. dr Photo # 6 — Site looking north from Unity Way and the drive access. Photo # 7 — Site looking north from Unity Way and the drive access. Photo # 8 — Site looking north from existing parking lot showing adjacent uses. 161 RriPf nvarviaw This site would be part of a 42-acre master planned mixed -use built environment located at the northeast intersection of SH 114 and White Chapel, south of Kirkwood Blvd. The northern portion of the site will be residential in nature (79 villa residential type product approved). The southern portion of the site will include a variety of mixed uses including retail, restaurant, office, possible hotel, and residential lofts. A large park area (8 to 9 acres) with a significant water feature is planned in the mix use area. The development plan accommodates a possible future library and multipurpose use in the pink shaded area on the development plan. Parking in the environment will be primarily structured parking with some limited surface parking. As part of the development, infrastructure (roadways and utilities) will be provided by the developer for a portion of the site. Property Location Exhibit #12 — Site location Carillon Parc 171 Approved Development Plan Below is the approved Development Plan for Carillon Parc. The pink shaded area located in the southeast corner of the site has been designated as a possible location for a future library/multipurpose facility. Ile mmner plw ansndl�cnr mar nfu<en. Ihr girl v m pore xrore rmrnru nrr.. olvvK Vf 111od.V. N'bre <'MyN amJ,mnn,nory grwrvllr to hu infrnw,erer sr unr metr wxnM ihe.mrnng rrngl 1 ailr Miner ra rM ennh er,rl evil Srr,Ne WM ('rr e'ara�anTaDlr an the VWxadlr kr a lire vjyrrnurd vrey in rlK AIv...Wrnn. ihr Mrrldi�. awl lur, u,x ruMn�rm Mama brrJ an maetry � mincer. Exhibit #13 — Carillon Parc approved Development Plan Background Information Provided to the Subcommittee — LEGENG ®� Sr* F11* tacnea Home 0 _ k l uee 1, Flaw, R...., Clfne O MrDp UN 2 PrW Rebtauanl. ReswaNa (Lp1E). Ml ®M Mp UN 2 PC A Revawanl O Mao U.3. Rtlml, Re9aaanL Olbce. (upM1 use H.Ie Q Ch4d G� � l4pskzme © cnK IQ _ - AlN�f01e 115e Ai4a to mcluJe R-I Re91-1 M. W.. _ • [lapel. anU lrtxaiy Pnlaimvg tuts nwro. Purpose uses NOW Mb*U W 2 bW*4 N M.e fte option t, ex3en61he subleumlean p:rMp paepeilb Oelbbo4G perk Wl app,ppiu[e apreemenB n place wM the mY. `�-}""�� .:Flvv Pvc Pba Davin C lad Us Miv ��� INn•1 fl .bdq AlFvcd Sidelmn�leMa.hcJ IS% t1U.e .3++` Mixcd Vrc 3FX a2f1% tWig. ��}� firs rclircleeen Pub PtlsaYm S% 1534 :9% a10% �-�„ nnmpb�.+rxea awn,ua The following is a summary of the site and land use information provided to the subcommittee by the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department. 181 �a Res�dent�al "��•• ...i.l � Carillon Parc Site Residential T •0 a' Future connection of Kirk Wood Ex Sled, to oasfe Road R �t1 Future mixed use devplgpenent- ;pningi0r Future Residential -79 VIIWS Shhrers property Approved -see development plan {next — '} page) h[urcwidMing o[White glapd fHvd. to � I, nes Infrasvuaure[sveeWuvklies[w y Be bul It wllb development. Y Residential _ •i5 I�O i• �' nirlg s . �. .•-k F Ig for future cornmer[WI, retail, office, restaurant, • Y park (S to 9 arrest and -; _ ' w res dent al lolls approved. Possible library site ! [ approved by zoning. See development plan Igext page] �g 235 by Exhibit #14 — Background Information provided to the subcommittee by the PDS department. The following is a summary of utility and drainage information provided to the subcommittee by the Public Works Department. �� � �f.•1 _ — 1_ EMry to the uls will ba via t/4l E North While Chapel F clip{ flouW"W. Win �Me,centun irep.u.a..wem n.e. srena>s1 4 r�� ntcgevant ennecoaury duaeing ' tl lay—frhide.? jf conal*lr[ted 4Y the q.v.lgp.r, the Cry 6 COrllrel .1 � t• Me T1ne1 design win pri— ly be II mined to 0. D.sign ' Mo.. thang.s wig a limded and drlhiull tlurirg th. ti - eane[rtretlen phase. _ {Clarification of Nate Ni If a library Is e nslrucfed al the Csrilla, pare site, esponsibildy regard ing cpnahuction and design t will be detenneed as port of a Developer's - Agreement with the City). s its' J ""et,, T A y1e I �� .l q�lE1 ✓< Exhibit #15 — Background Information provided to the subcommittee by the Public Works department. 191Page Carillon Parc Population Density Estimated Population Density N p:P'-:�.V-r�o���aa�:rdt �aa1 a t° °INN,14� 'hy hl°°°°"°°`°° Carillon Site ravey Any Pmperly b°untlaAes sM1°wn W E e appr°;5ma1e°nly. Every en°n was ape �o ensure Ne aryb�M1w ata,bN novas Npraparetl�or may not S At �114, 112, and 9 Mile Distances aenhrvv Pureures. 9uaanWe 9�°.ra �mP��� � r° rPe°e�,ary Scale - 1:51000 Exhibit #16 — Carillon Parc site Estimated Population Density 201Page Carillon Parc Benefits and Challenges Potential Benefits Potential Challenges Zoning for the site is Employment Center (ECZ) and the future land use Approximately 28' change in elevation from designation is Mixed Use. A library use northwest to southeast end of site. is permitted by zoning and consistent with the land use plan. A library site at this location can help The timing of the construction of the drive visitors into the area and assist in commercial development occurring. The timing supporting future commercial/restaurant of the Carillon Parc commercial development uses. Location within a walkable and the library development may result in environment/mixed use environment nearby construction activities occurring once with the possibility of taking advantage library operations have started or the of multiple activities such as shopping construction of the library may start before a and dining during a single visit. majority of the commercial has begun. The site has proximity to S.H. 114. While there may be some limited surface Highest adjacent traffic counts of the 3 parking around the library site, the majority of sites: the parking provided will most likely will occur 68,235 VPT Westbound SH114 within a mixed use/shared parking 65,781 VPT Eastbound SH114 arrangement. Population density falls O^ the Rgmd le is the lowest* of the 3 proposed sites. However, surrounding population densities are expected to increase (79 Possible traffic signal improvements may be new villa and 50 residential lofts in needed at the entrance into the commercial Carillon, Metarie-56 lots under development of Carillon Parc from White construction). Chapel Blvd. to prevent unnecessary queuing Current population densities: or delays of vehicles? '/4 mile: 898 '/2 mile: 2184 1 mile: 5979 Corrected following the May 161h open house meeting. Future widening of White Chapel Blvd. to 4 lanes adjacent to site and future connection of Kirkwood Blvd. to Dove Road will improve access into the area. Internal roadways, utility extension and park development planned with Phase 1 and Phase 1A of Carillon Parc. Utilities can be easily extended to the site. A large park area with significant tree preservation will be located adjacent to the site and may provide an opportunity for attractive outdoor space opportunity. A multiuse facility can be accommodated at this site. Book drop off boxes can be accommodated. 211 Carillon Parc Site Photos Photo # 9 — Site looking southwest from Rivera Lane. ,- A-Wxil y_- * •S .':14y'�. Tye. *h}�. ,'``M1� � ry—�. — -tF Photo # 10 — Site looking east from White Chapel Blvd. 221 e In addition to the site -specific information referenced above, the subcommittee also was provided information on the geolocation of library members as well as a heat distribution map. Library Card Holders N °E Member Distribution w` June 2029 �9awK�bm s,�= r a=o ea= Scale - 1:51000 231Page DIWWeea Ply M SouNlake am Is MrinWmalpnal ° I&bt � N Library Card Holders purposes_ Vanou: oMualand unolfioal rae° w 9Mhertlrc °ae, lugcjpV aryl does not nyn:sen[ an mtlegwitl — w ° uryMypmprtybpMa h�m Member Distribution e pI... R Evay as .a .1lhi matle lornare rye axvapy oithls °ara, eu i xas mi prepara° ror may mr �,ra_° - ceEn¢le•ca �� or° a��easmm`�a�ar�ran�" �9'atl'c�bmeWn Syirans ofMe�6- ,tune 2021 Scale -1:51DQ0 241Page To assist the task force is selecting as site, the Subcommittee established the following criteria and weights for evaluating the three sites: SITE SIZE: Site can accommodate a 30K footprint and associated parking demand and outdoor space needs. (Weight = 5) ACCESSIBILITY: The site will be easily accessible by car, pedestrian, or bicycle. (Weight = 4) CONSTRucTIUN/SITE DEVELOPMENT COST. The site will enable the construction of the library without incurring significant additional cost to prepare the site. (Weight = 4) PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE: Significant public acceptance or support of the site likely. (Weight = 3) VISIBILITY The site will be highly visible to the public. (Weight = 2) SITE ATTRACTIVENES'_ The site has the potential to be developed into an attractive setting for the building/outdoor space. (Weight = 2) SURROUNDING USES: The site enhances and promotes the surrounding uses. (Weight = 1) POPULATION: Located near a population center or activity center. (Weight = 1) UTILITIES Provision of utility service. (Weight = 1) ECONOMIC: Location and operation of the facility on the site will positively impact existing surrounding development or promote a new mix of development that result in improved economic growth, community vitality, or quality of life. (Weight = 3) The final weighted scores are as follows. The Carillon Parc site was scored by the subcommittee with the assumption that the residential and a significant portion of the commercial, restaurant and park are constructed: Summary of Weighted Parkwood Drive Scoring Results 55 Bicentennial Park 61 Carillon Parc 72 The individual scoring of the three sites is shown on the following page. 251 uarary rasR rorce sne cocanon—mmm ee won rig c.ncena Criteria Weight Souring r xwWa w. fe vresr�ra fe e�.n��ai —0— s'Ofe rre�y,r�a Sitesize: Site carr—modatea 30R 5 1—Site does not meet minimum size stand a rds to 3 is 3 is 3 15 footprintand associated parkingdemand accommodate building footprint and parking. and outdoorspace needs. 2 = Site acreage sufficient to accommodate the libraryfoctprim (Staff resources provided: site map with and parking but does not easily accommodate outdoor acreage/building footprint and estimated areas/open space. Creating drop off areas for materials or parking field cverlayed on the site.( separate bus parking may be challenging. Someparkingmay have to he located off site. Potential expansion or the ability to accommodate other multipurpose uses is limited. 3 =Site acreage is sufficient to easily accommodate the library footprint, parking demand, outdoor areas/open space and other multipurpose uses. Creating drop off areas for materials or separate bus parking can be accommodated. Accessibility: The site will be easily 4 1-The site is difficultto access byvehicle due to heavy traffic, 2 a 3 12 3 12 accessible by car, pedestrian, or bicycle. limit roadway network or limited driveway access. Sidewalks are not currently constructed or planned to be constructed in (Staff resources provided: Master the area. Existingtraffic patterns/volumes and roadway Thoroughfare map, trafficcounts, sidewalk infrastructure do not make it conducive for bicycling. map, summary of build environment). 2- Vehicular access can be accommodated. Sidewalkscan be accommodated on the site but there is no adjacent sidewalk system in place to allow connection from surrounding uses. Bicycles can access the site but infrastructure is not conducive for utilization. 3=The site can be easily accessed by vehicular traffic, sidewalks are or can he provided on site and a sidewalk network Construction/Site Development Cost:The 4 1=-Significant costs for site preparation including but not 2 8 1 4 3 12 site will enable the construction of the limited to drainage, grading, utility relocation, removal of library without incurring significant existing structures or buildings, and mitigation ofthe use on additional costto prepare the site. surrounding properties (Le screening/fences). (Engineer Assessment Report) 2=Reasonable cost for site preparation including but not limited to drainage, grading, grading, utility relocation, removal of existing structures or buildings, and mitigation of the use on surrounding properties (Le screening/feuces). 3=Limited cost for site preparation including but not limited to drainage, grading, grading, utility relocation, removal of existing structures or buildings, and mitigation of the use on surrounding properties (screening/fences, etc). Public Acceptance 3 1=Significant public opposition of the site likely. Site not 2 6 3 9 3 9 appropriately zoned. 2= Likely a mix of public acceptance/opposition. Sitezoned accordingly. 3=Significant public acceptance or supportof the site likely. Site zoned accordingly. Visibili : The site will be highly visible to 2 1=Site is not clearlyvisible to passerby in a vehicle oron foot 4 2 4 2 4 the public. and difficult for visitors to locate. (Based on site visit/future plans farthe 2=5ite somewhat visible bythe traveling public, pedestrians. area) Visitors wil I typically not have an issue locating the facility. 3 =The site is clearly visible by the traveling public and pedestrians. 261Page Criteria Weight Scoring va,x�. D,, s,o.e —gh ea s,n,e ai, " " 1 v„w weigh_ s,o,e"°""PH" we�ahe s,o,e Site Attractiveness: The site hasthe 2 1-Site lacks any interesting features such as trees, ponds or 3 6 3 6 2 4 potentialto be developed intoan naturalfeatures.Thesurrounding built environment lacks attractive settingforthe building/outdoor interest. View from the site not very pleasing. space. 2 -The site lacks natural features but exists in an area that has (Based on site visit/future plans for the or has the potential loran attractive built environment. area] Providesan aesthetic vie -from the site. 3 -The site is located in an area that has natural features and is an area that has or has the potential for an attractive build 111 environment. Provides an aesthetic view from the site. Surrounding uses 1 1-The site is incompatible with thesurrounding uses. Thearea 1 1 3 3 3 3 is not suitable for evening operations. (Based on site visit) 2 =The site is compatible with the surrounding uses and suitable for evening operations. 3 =The site enhances and promotes the surrounding uses. Population: Located near a population 1 1= The site is not near an existing or future population 2 2 3 3 2 2 center or activity center. concentration or customer base (library card holder] or major traffic arterial. (Resources provided: Existing lihrarvcard holder heat map and housing density map} 2= Site is near the existing or future population or customer base. 3-- Site isthe existing or future population or customer base utilities- Provision of utility service 1 1= Sigmficantcost to bring(water/sewer) utilities the site. 2 2 2 2 2 2 (Engineer Assessment) 2- Feasibility of bringing utilities (water, sewer) bathe site at a reasonable cost. Economic: Location and operation of the 3 1= Location of the facility will have little or no impact 1 3 1 3 3 9 facility on the site will positively impact existing surrounding development or 2= Location will have some positive impact promote a new mix of developmentthat result in improved economicgrowth, 3= Location hasthe potential forsignificant impact. community vitality, or quality of life. TOTAL 55 61 72 SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY Uncommonly f endy service 271Page i SK FORCE i6w