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I NDEPENDENCE B OULEVARD A REA P LAN Economic Development Committee Overview March 10, 2011

Presentation Outline Purpose: To provide an overview of the Independence Boulevard Area Plan and to request a recommendation for Council to receive public comment • Plan Purpose and Development Process • Draft Plan Policies and Implementation Strategies • Request Action

P URPOSE OF T HE P LAN

Policy Context Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework – Framework provides ―starting point‖ for developing area plan – Most of plan area is within a growth corridor – Includes six (6) Transit Station Area Plan s

Area Plan Boundary Evergreen Nature Preserve The Park Bojangles Coliseum Ovens Auditorium East Meck HS Grayson Park Wallace Park McAlpine Creek Park Galleria Shopping Center

Area Planning Process Area Plan Spring 2011 April 2009 May 2010 June/July 2008 May 2008 Fjklfjkfjaklfja;kl Fjklfjkfjaklfja;kl Fjklfjkfjaklfja;kl Conclude CAG Draft Plan Available Council and Planning Plan Process Begins Plan Kick-off fjf;sklfjal;kfjal;k fjf;sklfjal;kfjal;k fjf;sklfjal;kfjal;k workshops (6 total) to Public Committee Review Resumed March 2011 Public Kick-off meeting Stakeholder fjklfjaklfjaklfjakl fjklfjaklfjaklfjakl fjklfjaklfjaklfjakl Begin Refining Draft Final Public Meeting Interviews fjakljfalkjfakldfj fjakljfalkjfakldfj fjakljfalkjfakldfj Begin CAG Workshops Concepts/Document Adoption by City Began Planning Council scheduled akljfakljf akljfakljf akljfakljf CAG Updates: May, Commission & City May 2011 Sept. & Nov.,2009, Council Review of Jan. & March, 2010, Draft Plan March 2010 Other Initiatives March 2011 April 2010 October 2010 Dec. 2009 May 2009 Council scheduled Mayor & State City supports City Council ULI- Daniel Rose to eliminate Transportation redevelopment approves Zoning Fellowship Program transitional Secretary at Amity Ordinance text kicks off setback along Gardens Conti direct amendment to Independence Shopping Center staff to reduces the where road project consider (New Wal-Mart) transitional is complete and strategic setback along where property modifications Independence acquisition will be to current Boulevard completed in the Independence next phases. Road Project

Purpose of the Plan Address key land use and • transportation issues Reverse the trend of disinvestment • Reinforce existing neighborhoods for • continued stability and livability Provide guidance for future land use • and infrastructure by updating the existing land use plans for this area • Focus of the Area Plan is NOT to reevaluate existing plans for rapid transit or highway improvements

D EVELOPING A N EW V ISION

Community Issues Unsafe for bicycles and pedestrians Not Enough Trails/Parks Not Active Blighted Retail Traffic Lack of Planning No Left Turns Poor Public Transportation No Close Shopping Low Property Values Dangerous Roads Poor Lighting Run-Down Crime Apartments Trash Lost Businesses

Community Values Parks & Greenways Stability Diversity Quiet Urban Environment Places of Worship Affordability Trees Shopping Clean Future Transportation Access/Location Safety/Security Entertainment Schools Growth Potential History Visibility Neighborhoods Planning Process Walkways

Key Area Plan Principals and Goals 1. Strengthen and Build Neighborhoods 2. Create Nodes 3. Reclaim/Showcase Natural Systems 4. Orient Toward Monroe and Central 5. Leverage Opportunities 6. Provide Transportation Choices 7. Balance Neighborhood, Community, and Regional Needs 8. Define U.S. 74 9. Implement the Plan

Independence Concept Plan Neighborhood Core Transit Nodes Employment District Independence Business District Neighborhood General Neighborhood Node Primarily single-use office and Predominantly Mixed- or Predominantly residential with Larger-format commercial and office industrial, with some supporting Multi-Use Residential, Office Predominantly Mixed- or Multi-Use some neighborhood-scale Predominantly low to moderate uses (could transition to other uses over retail uses and/or Retail Residential, Office and/or Retail services Transit Node density residential time with access improvements)

Center and Corridor Areas

Community Design Policies  Help ensure that new development complements the existing or desired character of the Community.

Future Transportation Network

Pedestrian-Bike-Greenways

Other Policies Infrastructure and Public Facilities • — Continue developing park and greenway systems Natural Environment • — Protect and enhance the natural features

Key Implementation Strategies Future Development Property Infrastructure Acquisition Improvements Program Corrective Rezonings PED Overlay

Proposed Corrective Rezonings — 8 Recommendations Total — 6 Align zoning with existing land use and future land use — 2 PED overlay district

Property Acquisition Program • Recommend City program to acquire prioritized properties from willing sellers • Collaborate with NCDOT in U-209B project limits • Indentify properties in previous expressway section Sample Area

Daniel Rose Fellowship • Four cities selected for yearlong program of professional development, leadership training, assistance with a local land use challenge • Mayor selects 3 fellows and team coordinator • 2010-2011 class: Charlotte, Detroit, Houston, Sacramento

ULI-Rose Panel Concepts Limited Access Express Way BRT/Express Bus Street Car Local/Feeder Bus

Comparing the Visions • BRT on HOT lanes in the freeway, instead of BRT (or LRT) in the freeway BUT Area Plan is neutral on the transit mode for Independence • Number of Station Areas along Independence Boulevard BUT Regional stations with most development potential remain • Streetcar Option Along Monroe Road BUT Walkable, pedestrian-oriented development in plan support streetcar

Next Steps Other Initiatives Area Plan Process • Council Decision on • Planning Commission Transitional Setback Text Public Comment Amendment March 15 March 21 • City Council Public • Metropolitan Transit Comment Commission briefing on March 28 ULI Recommendations • March 23 Planning Commission Recommendation April 19 • ULI Rose Fellowship Program • ED Committee Continues through Recommendation October 2011 April 28 • Council Action May 9

Action Requested • Recommend that City Council receive public comment on the draft Independence Boulevard Area Plan

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