Land Use Vision and Transportation Strategy

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1 Phase 1: Land Use and Transportation Strategy June 3, 2015 ing Workshop #2

2 Phase 1: Land Use and Transportation Strategy Welcome March 12 Workshop Summary Discussion Strategies to Implement the Next Steps

3 Phase 1: Land Use and Transportation Strategy March 12 Workshop Summary

4 Purpose Purpose of US 301 : Create a vision for the US 301 corridor from Kossik Road to the US 98 Bypass that guides land use patterns & development characteristics with a supportive transportation system. 4

5 Participation Over 50 Citizens Participated How did you hear about workshop? 7 Newspaper, 4 County website, 5 City website, 17 Other Meeting announcement sent to property owners along US 301 corridor and stakeholders

6 Written Comments 1) Complete Kossik Road to West to I-75. Then, east across Gore s Dairy. 2) If the rural and suburban could be blended it would make a pleasant view along US 301. Please put your parking in back of buildings. Some landscape and design standards would also be a plus to US 301 in keeping with rural and small town feel. Please put applications on hold until your visioning is complete. 3) To start: we must provide for a semi truck route east of the airport to north of Dade City to US 301/98 to I Comments Received

7 Written Comments 4) This section of US 301 is rare for Florida because of hills. It s important to keep a rural look here and save as much green space as possible. Please do not let US 301 become another US 19. We have plenty of gas stations, grocery stores and drug stores, we do not need anymore. Consider planting more live oaks along the bike trail. 5) More green space needed in Plan. Infrastructure in place; roads need trees to be planted. No plazas till all other stores are occupied.

8 SWOT ing - Strengths 1) Rolling hills, green space, opportunities for planned development 2) Vistas, 4-lanes instead of 6 3) Connecting the cities, room for planned development 4) We were here first! We ARE here.

9 SWOT ing - Weaknesses 1) Doing the same thing that has been done all along in the County, creating congestion on the roads, etc. 2) No industry to support population growth 3) Curb cuts, areas of blight, left turns, corridor not friendly to pedestrians or bikes 4) Not controlling growth 5) Can we keep a lid on apartment development?

10 SWOT ing - Opportunities 1) This project is a good opportunity to develop a safe corridor for all users 2) Consider design elements that have a rural feel and landscaping to promote rural image 3) Build frontage collector road along US 301 to keep traffic lights at a minimum 4) Morningside Extension; Development of targeted industries and employment (i.e. health care) 5) Preservation of green space, parks, rural atmosphere 6) Complete Kossik Road to west to I-75 and east to Wire Road

11 SWOT ing - Threats 1) Over-development and traffic 2) Uncontrolled development; lax code enforcement (3 jurisdictions); funding (lack) 3) Over-development heading to congestion on roads, example is SR 54 4) Local politicians giving into developers (apartments)

12 Red / Green - General Too much development and congestion, traffic lights are too numerous through the corridor, no trees Abundant trees in corridor; although US 301 won t have this landscaped median, it shows rural feel and looks safe to cross Don t want this much development in corridor; looks like a city and not a rural area; architecture of the buildings is nice Example from SR 52 near Suncoast; setbacks good; trees present as buffer to development; feels rural

13 Red / Green - Uses Too much of this development that looks the same everywhere; need building standards to show it has local character Sidewalk/trail separation from road is very good; trees present along corridor; although more urban it has good elements Don t want this much development in corridor; buildings too tall; good side is trees in front and place to walk and socialize

14 Red / Green - Pedestrian/Bike Use Bicyclists in traffic; no trees or separate trail present; is not a safe corridor for all users Wall limits view and changes historical setting of small town feel, no clear ped. connections from street to commercial areas Dedicated trail is separate from roadway; amenities for trail present; landscaping is nice No crosswalk present - safety issue; sidewalk is too close to the road; railing is visual barrier; no trees for rural feel

15 Red / Green - Open Space We know we can t keep this forever, but like the presence of agricultural setting; want this feel along corridor and to preserve views where we can Too urban for corridor; has open space, but buildings are too tall and crowded together Want open space/parks in corridor, but not with lighting and major sports facilities; would be out of scale with rural setting if adjacent to roadway Like sidewalk separated from the roadway; nice small wall as buffer for development with trees in the corridor; feels more rural

16 Key Take Aways Roadway design and land development requirements should put safety first and consider all users of corridor Limit the need for stoplights and driveway cuts Building heights should be limited to a couple of stories at the most Maintaining vistas within the corridor is important; plan development to avoid walls that eliminate views Open spaces should capitalize on new trail and passive rather than active parks

17 Key Take Aways While agricultural views are desired, citizens are open to lower density commercial/residential areas that have diversity of offerings Where commercial/residential occurs, it should be setback from US301 and be buffered by vegetation and/or setback space The corridor needs to retain open space where possible and support development form that promotes local character Separated trail from the roadway is important, should build upon it as a transportation and land use asset

18 Phase 1: Land Use and Transportation Strategy Discussion

19 Alignment Owners / Residents FDOT Development Design Community Goals & Objectives Local Economy Infrastructure Investments Development Code US 301 All elements that influence the development of a corridor are aligned toward the same vision 19

20 Draft Statement The US 301 corridor provides inter-connected and multi-modal transportation choices that are complimentary to defined character areas planned to maintain and enhance the built and natural environments consistent with the values of the East Pasco community.

21 Draft Value Statements 1.Inter-connected, multi-modal transportation choices safely connect users to destinations along the corridor through trails, sidewalks, bicycle ways, transit, local streets, and regional roads contributing to the goal of maintaining US 301 as a four-lane road.

22 Draft Value Statements 2. Development within the US 301 corridor is consistent with the values of the East Pasco community, strengthens the economic base within the corridor and nearby municipalities, and is focused within defined nodes.

23 Draft Value Statements 3. Transportation and land use design is coordinated to enhance the safety and convenience of all corridor users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

24 Draft Value Statements 4. The US 301 corridor provides visually appealing, inviting, and comfortable places for people to occupy with suitable facilities, amenities, and landscaping.

25 Draft Value Statements 5. Scenic views of hilltops and slopes along the US 301 corridor are accentuated and not diminished by land uses, development patterns, signs, and transportation infrastructure.

26 Draft Value Statements 6. The US 301 corridor has a distinct character based on natural environments, including water bodies, and wetlands, that are accentuated by water quality enhancements and land use clustering.

27 Draft Value Statements 7. The built environment within the corridor consist of buildings, plazas, travel ways, parking areas, and other constructed features that occur within defined nodes set back from US 301 with accessible public open space and landscape buffers that maintain scenic views.

28 Draft Value Statements Vote on the compatibility of the Statement and Value Statements with your vision for the corridor Conduct Real-Time Polling Exercise

29 Consensus Building / Planning Framework Nodes Model Zephyrhills US 301 Dade City Node Description: Intersections Commercial Development Employment Residential Density Scenic Views/Park Opportunity 29

30 Phase 1: Land Use and Transportation Strategy Strategies to Implement the

31 Today Implementation Implementation Flexible Strategy Short Term (0-5 yrs) Mid Term (5-10 yrs) Long Term (10+ yrs) 31

32 Strategies to Implement the Transportation Strategies Planning and Zoning Strategies Form-Based Code Comprehensive Plan Amendments Sector Plans Interlocal Agreements/JPAs Transfer of Development Rights Land Protection/Enhancement Strategies Other 32

33 Strategies to Implement the Transportation Network Enhancements Streets to provide local connections and pedestrian friendly transportation options Parallel road option(s) Access Management Limited driveway cuts and trail crossings Arrange land uses and road network to limit need for traffic lights 33

34 Strategies to Implement the Planning Form Based Code Designed to address forms of growth to maintain social gathering areas, walkability & organization of developed areas Comprised of: Building Form Standards Public Space Standards Regulating Plan Regulatory in nature 34

35 Strategies to Implement the Why do we care about form-based code? Planning Allows land use flexibility Promotes land use options Provides architectural strictness *The will guide the form and locations of new development along the corridor 35

36 Strategies to Implement the Planning Comprehensive Plan Amendments Provides the principles, guidelines, standards and strategies for balanced development Guides the long-range development of a community Align Comprehensive Plan with Coordinate plans for municipalities/county 36

37 Strategies to Implement the Planning Sector Plans: Intended for gradual, long term implementation One or more local governments, addressing regional issues. Intended for substantial geographic areas. Minimum of 15,000 acres. 2 levels: a long term Master Plan and Detailed Specific Area Plans (generally +/- 1,000 acres in size) 37

38 Strategies to Implement the Planning Inter-local Agreements / JPAs Growth management tool that can direct future land use and zoning Consistent zoning/future land use approaches across County and municipalities Enables local government units to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage. Example: Shared services 38

39 Strategies to Implement the Planning Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Growth management tool. (Sending and receiving areas.) Sending areas: regulated conservation and viable agriculture (saleable credits) Receiving areas: more suitable for development Over time, preserve a significant amount of land and achieve a balanced growth strategy. 39

40 Strategies to Implement the Protection/ Enhancement Acquisition Conservation easements for hillsides or wetlands/water bodies Land acquisition Scenic viewshed easements Improvements Comprehensive corridor stormwater plan Landscape improvements 40

41 Next Steps Other Planning Activities: July 2015 Document Confirm and Document Desired Land Use Characteristics and Supporting Transportation Infrastructure for the US 301 Consistent with Identify Development Tools to Support, such as Form-Based Code Identify Land Use and Transportation Implementation Strategies Phase 1 Completion: August 2015

42 CONTACT INFORMATION Manny Lajmiri Project Manager/Senior Planner Pasco County MPO 8731 Citizens Drive, Suite 320 New Port Richey, Florida, Phone: Ext Fax: