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Item 4G September 6, 2011 F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor plan CITY COUNCIL Meeting – 1ST reADING What is the purpose of an area plan? Detailed background for specific area Identify development constraints and issues Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved Explore development opportunities Make site-specific recommendations Area Plans and the Land Use Plan Area Plan Process Land Use Recommendations 1 2 3 4 Land Use Recommendations 1 2 3 4 FOCUS AREA 1 FM 1709 FM 1938 Southlake Woods Ridgeview Industrial Park Industrial Michael Drive Approx. 25 acres Approx. 40 feet elevation change 30-40% in Floodplain 4 Residences LUD = Low Density Res. Optional LUD = Transition-1 Zoning = “RE” & “SF-1A” Frontage along 7-lane major arterial 2009 Traffic Counts: >15K vtpd FM 1709 FM 1938 Southlake Woods Ridgeview Industrial Park Industrial Michael Drive 2025 Recommendations Encourage service-oriented retail and office uses that cater to commuter traffic Establish development incentives for the permanent preservation of the natural stream corridor Develop a north-south greenway along the stream corridor Recommendations Change to Mixed Use designation Recommend that properties be master planned together Preserve floodplain/creek FOCUS AREA 2 Approx. 13.7 acres Private road Multiple ownerships LUD = MD Res and Mixed Use Optional LUD = Transition-1 and Transition-2 Zoning = “AG” and “I-1” Nonconforming uses Frontage along 7-lane major arterial 2025 recommendation to encourage lower intensity office/warehouse uses Approx. 13.7 acres Private road Multiple ownerships LUD = MD Res and Mixed Use Optional LUD = Transition-1 and Transition-2 Zoning = “AG” and “I-1” Nonconforming uses Frontage along 7-lane major arterial 2025 recommendation to encourage lower intensity office/warehouse uses Issues Recommendations Maintain Mixed Use designation Maintain Medium Density Residential designation west of creek with a site specific recommendation to allow office uses Preserve floodplain/creek FOCUS AREA 3 FM 1709 PEYTONVILLE AVE Stonebury Carroll Senior HS Players Circle Approx. 34 acres LUD = MD Res and Retail Commercial Optional LUD = Transition-1 Zoning = “C-3”, “C-2”, “O-1” and “S-P-2” Tree farm is nonconforming Recommendations Expand the Retail Commercial designation to include all of Players Circle Maintain Medium Density Residential designation with a site specific recommendation to allow office uses immediately adjacent to Peytonville FOCUS AREA 4 FM 1709 Carroll Ave Foxborough Approx. 24 acres LUD = MD Res and Office Commercial Zoning = “S-P-1”, “S-P-2”, “SF-1A” and “AG” Cross Lane Ownby Lane Foxborough Lane Recommendations Expand the Office Commercial designation Include the boundary of existing office development Include frontage on Carroll Buffer existing and future residential development Recommendations Expand the Office Commercial designation Include the boundary of existing office development Include frontage on Carroll Buffer existing and future residential development FM 1709 Carroll Ave Foxborough Cross Lane Ownby Lane Foxborough Lane MOBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Town Square Medians Issue The median in front of Town Square may inadvertently encourage mid-block crossings (at State Street and Grand Avenue). Recommendations Encourage pedestrian crossings at the intersections of F.M. 1709 and Carroll Avenue and F.M. 1709 and Central Avenue through signage and creation of a walkable environment. If necessary, consider methods to discourage mid-block crossings (at State Street and Grand Avenue). Consider the construction of a pedestrian bridge over F.M. 1709. Pedestrian Mobility along Davis Blvd. Issue The Pathways Plan does not currently recommend a trail or sidewalk adjacent to either side of Davis south of F.M. 1709. Recommendation Consider options to provide pedestrian connectivity, such as developing a sidewalk/trail network internal to new developments that provides north/south pedestrian mobility. F.M. 1938 Local Name Issues Inconsistencies in local naming for F.M. 1938 (Precinct Line, Randol Mill, Davis). Randol Mill “bend”. Recommendation Begin initial conversations with stakeholders regarding naming of F.M. 1938 and Randol Mill “bend”. Corridor Design Standards Issue As smaller parcels develop or older properties redevelop, there may be inconsistencies in architectural design resulting in a disorderly appearance along the corridors. Recommendation Consider options for establishing design standards, including identifying a preferred color palette. Focus on complementary design and colors rather than uniform design and colors. Planning & Zoning Commission Action August 18, 2011; Approved (7-0) as presented. Questions? FM 1938 CORRIDOR Vacant Underdeveloped 1 2 FM 1709 CORRIDOR Vacant Underdeveloped Development Potential Purpose of T-1 and T-2 To provide an alternative tool to allow for the flexibility and creativity (mixed use) in the development of “transition” sites To provide general guidelines for staff, P&Z, and City Council to evaluate development proposals for identified properties Applied to: Properties adjacent to commercial land uses or arterials and residential uses Properties with environmental constraints that require development flexibility to balance environmental protection and market feasibility Transition 1 Primarily non-residential uses Limited single-family residential development may be appropriate in some cases Commercial potential 15 to 40 acres Representative Photos Representative Photos Transition 1 Transition 2 Primarily single-family residential uses Non-residential development may be appropriate in some cases, particularly near an arterial roadway Limited commercial potential 4 to 20 acres Transition 2 Questions & Discussion CITYWIDE RECOMMENDATIONS Mobility Citywide Recommendations Pedestrian/bicycle mobility Access to parks Environmental Citywide Recommendations Tree protection Tree City USA status Wetlands, floodplains, and stream corridors Water pollution and water demand Environmental Citywide Recommendations Air quality Light pollution Maintenance of common open space Parks Citywide Recommendations Develop internal signage plans for all city parks