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PROPOSED MID-CITY DISTRICT EXPANSION

OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 8TH, 2018

AGENDA

• I.

WHAT AND WHERE IS THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

• II.

WHY EXPAND THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

• III.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

• IV.

HOW WILL THE DISTRICT EXPANSION IMPACT ME AND MY PROPERTY? ➢MAPPING EXERCISE

WHAT AND WHERE IS THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

➢Mid-City District ordinance adopted in 2005. ➢Established Mid-City as a local historic district; included design standards to maintain architectural integrity and improve vitality of neighborhood. ➢ Standards for:

• Demolition of structures
• Relocation of structures
• Modifications to existing structures
• New construction

➢Certificates of Appropriateness (COA’s)

WHAT AND WHERE IS THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

➢Current boundaries: Thomas Square, Metropolitan, and Baldwin Park neighborhoods. ➢Thomas Square Streetcar National Register Historic District. ➢Roughly bounded by Montgomery St. , Price St., Anderson Lane, and Victory Drive.

WHY EXPAND THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

➢MLK/Montgomery St.: western gateway to downtown ➢1950’s/60’s: Inappropriate development and demolition ➢Fill in the “gap” between existing Mid-City and Cuyler-Brownville districts ➢Revitalize corridors with appropriate land uses, urban design and zoning standards

➢Don’t repeat same mistakes!

➢Consistency with MLK and Montgomery Street Urban Redevelopment Plan

Mid-City District Cuyler-Brownville District “Gap” Area

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MONTGOMERY

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

EXISTING CONDITIONS - MLK

WHY EXPAND THE MID-CITY DISTRICT?

➢Promote proper urban design and compatible land uses ➢Create vibrant and walkable corridors ➢Protect historic structures ➢Smooth transition into downtown

APPROPRIATE DESIGN/USES

INAPPROPRIATE DESIGN/USES

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

➢CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) REQUIRED: ▪ Demolition of contributing structures ▪ Moving contributing structures ▪ New construction or modifications of existing structures ▪ Construction/changes to walls, fences, and signs

➢COA’s granted by Design Administrator or MPC Board

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

➢Zoning Districts

▪ Traditional Neighborhood (TN)

• TN-2

▪ Traditional Commercial (TC)

• TC-1
• TC-2

▪ Civic (CIV)

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Traditional Neighborhood (TN-2)

The TN-2 District is intended to ensure the vibrancy of historic residential neighborhoods with traditional development patterns characteristic of Savannah from 1890 to 1930 during the streetcar and early automobile era. While the district provides for primarily residential streets, it also includes limited nonresidential uses that were historically deemed compatible with the residential character of neighborhoods, specifically located as corner stores and limited ground-floor uses.

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

TN-2 Permitted Uses Include:

• Single and multi-family residential
• Mixed-use
• Accessory dwelling units
• General offices
• Artist studios/galleries
• Restaurants (alcohol sales w/ ZBA

approval)

• Package sales (w/ ZBA approval)
• Neighborhood retail and services

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Traditional Neighborhood (TN-2)

• Max. 20 units per gross acre (24 units for affordable housing)
• Max. 60% building coverage
• Max. 3 stories
• Interior Lot: Ground floor residential or mixed use; upper story

residential

• Corner Lot: Ground floor residential or mixed use; upper story

residential or mixed use.

• TN-2 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Traditional Commercial (TC-1)

The TC-1 District is intended to ensure the vibrancy of historic mixed- use neighborhoods with traditional development patterns characteristic of Savannah from 1890 to 1930 during the streetcar and early automobile era. The district provides for commercial areas that are developed at a mass and scale harmonious with nearby residential neighborhoods.

• Single and multi-family residential
• Mixed-use
• Accessory dwelling units
• General and medical offices
• Artist studios/galleries
• Neighborhood retail and

services

• Bars and microbreweries

(w/ZBA approval)

• Restaurants (alcohol sales w/ ZBA

approval)

• Package sales (w/ ZBA approval)
• Gas station (w/ ZBA approval)
• Vehicle repair (w/ ZBA approval)

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

TC-I Permitted Uses Include:

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Traditional Commercial (TC-1)

• Max. 30 units per gross acre (36 units for affordable housing)
• Max. 5,500 sq. ft. ground floor area
• Max. 3 stories
• Ground floor residential or mixed use; upper story residential
• Corner Lot: Ground floor residential or mixed use; upper story

residential or mixed use.

• TC-1 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Traditional Commercial (TC-2)

• The TC-2 District is intended to ensure the vibrancy of historic mixed-

use neighborhoods with traditional development patterns characteristic

• f Savannah from 1890 to 1930 during the streetcar and early

automobile era. The district provides for arterial commercial corridors that traverse historic neighborhoods and serve through traffic and as well as local markets.

• Single and multi-family residential
• Mixed-use
• Dormitories
• Accessory dwelling units
• General and medical offices
• Artist studios/galleries
• Neighborhood retail and

services

• Bars and microbreweries

(w/ZBA approval)

• Restaurants (alcohol sales w/ ZBA

approval)

• Package sales (w/ ZBA approval)
• Gas station (w/ ZBA approval)
• Vehicle repair (w/ ZBA approval)
• Hotels
• Outdoor recreation

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

TC-2 Permitted Uses Include:

• TC-2 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Civic (CIV)

The CIV District is intended to provide for civic and institutional district uses that serve a large area or produce intensive activities not readily assimilated into other districts.

• Upper-story residential
• Hospitals
• Food service centers
• Technical, trade or business

schools

• Indoor recreation
• General or medical office
• Outdoor recreation

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

CIV Permitted Uses Include:

• CIV DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

Design Standards

• Foundation construction
• Exterior building materials
• Building entrance locations
• Windows and doors
• Roofs

MID-CITY REQUIREMENTS

General Development Standards

➢Parking

• Maximum standards rather than minimum
• Commercial uses under 2,500 sq. ft. exempt
• Credit for on-street spaces

➢Access ➢Lighting ➢Signs

HOW DOES THE EXPANSION IMPACT MY PROPERTY? ➢ Section 8-3230: A building used for a nonconforming use may be expanded or altered, provided that all such alteration shall occur in conformity with dimensional requirements and neighborhood design standard. ➢ Non-conforming structures may be reconstructed on the footprint of the original structure. ➢ New construction, modification, and demolition will be subject to standards of Mid-City.

HOW DOES THE EXPANSION IMPACT MY PROPERTY? ➢ Benefits:

▪ Allows for mix of uses ▪ Permits increased residential densities ▪ Preserves historic structures ▪ Promotes appropriate neighborhood-scale design, pedestrian-friendly streets, and smooth transition into downtown => increased property values

NEXT STEPS

• 1. Incorporate results of Open House into staff

recommendations

• 2. MPC Board review of district expansion and

recommendation to City Council

• 3. City Council review and final action

HOW DOES THE EXPANSION IMPACT MY PROPERTY? ➢ MAPPING EXERCISE

• Determine desired Mid-City zoning districts for portions of expansion area.
• YELLOW = TN-2
• BLUE = TC-1
• RED = TC-2
• GREEN = CIV