06.26.19 HAB Alpine Balsam PresentationThe Alpine-Balsam Area Plan will:
•Define Neighborhood Center Vision for Alpine-Balsam
•Guide redevelopment
•Create common understanding of changes
•Ensure changes are consistent with the community vision
•Identify public improvements
•Ensure economic and financial viability
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Background -Area Plan
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Area Plan Draft Outline
•Introduction and Background
•Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Area Plan
•Planning for the Area
•Land Use Map and Types
•Urban Design Guidelines and Character Districts
•Access and Mobility: Connections Plan and Improvements
•Access District and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy
•Flood and Stormwater Strategy
•Facilities and Services
•Utilities
•Parks and Open Space
•Fire and Police
•Library
•Schools
•Public Art
•Planning for the City-Owned Land
•Implementation and Next Steps
What’s Will Be In the Draft Plan / Included in the Engagement Draft
Goals and Objectives
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Land Use and Urban Design
1.Enhance the neighborhood center at Alpine-
Balsam to support a vibrant mix of uses for
community life.
2.Incorporate design and character that respects
and enhances the neighborhood
Public Realm and Public Spaces
3.Provide engaging and welcoming public spaces.
Local Government Services
4.Create a centralized local government customer
service hub.
Housing
5.Create diverse and affordable housing.
Access and Mobility
6.Improve walkability, safety and connections with
well-connected and pedestrian-oriented streets
and walkways.
7.Implement a comprehensive multi-modal access
and parking strategy that supports the full range
of mobility choices.
Environmental Sustainability and Flood Mitigation
8.Integrate environmental sustainable strategies
into the layout and function of the public realm
and built environment.
Goals and Objectives
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Housing
Create diverse and affordable housing
•Allow for a variety of housing sizes and types and
prices including both rental and ownership
opportunities
•Provide a diverse mixture of housing types that
balances market-rate and permanently affordable
units
•Housing serves various community needs and a
range of household types
Findings about Affordable Housing
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New Housing in the Area
•Primarily through the
city’s inclusionary housing
program (IH)
•Redevelopment would be
done by private owners
through IH, and likely
cash-in-lieu (CIL).
New Housing on the Site
•Density directly affects the ability for the site to
support a development of sufficient size (50-70
units) for 100% affordable rental development
leveraging state and federal funds
•Market-rate supports affordable project(s) through
CIL
•Highly needed affordable housing outcomes (e.g.
both for-sale and rental housing; transitional
housing) are better supported with more flexibility
in future zoning around parking, density and height.
Area Plan Land Use Options
Range of Land Use Options that emphasize different goals
1.Current Trends / Preserve Housing / Minimal Growth –Council provided
direction not to include this option for further consideration
2.Emphasize Housing
3.Strongly Emphasize Housing
4.Emphasize Mixed-Use
5.Emphasize Mixed-Use with Strong Civic Presence
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Option 1 –Current Trends / Minimal Growth
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•Limited changes in area: only to reflect,
protect existing housing
•Lower density option for site
•Limited mix of housing types
•2 -3 Stories
•Low potential for Affordable Housing on
the site
Option 2 –Emphasize Housing
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•Conversion from non-residential uses to
residential or mixed use
•Range of higher density prototypes for flexibility
and variation
•2 -4 Stories
•Similar Character to Mixed and High Density in
area
•Good potential for Affordable Housing on the site
Option 3 –Strongly Emphasize Housing
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•Conversion of non-residential uses to
residential or mixed use
•Higher density prototypes for flexibility and
to maximize opportunity for housing
•3 -4 Stories
•Wider area of height modification
•Good potential for Affordable Housing
Option 4 –Emphasize Mixed Use
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•Mixed use emphasis includes flexibility for
redevelopment of either business or residential
uses in the area
•Range of higher density prototypes on the site
for flexibility and variation
•3 –4 stories
•Good potential for Affordable Housing on the site
Option 5 –Emphasize Mixed Use with Strong Civic Presence
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•Mixed Use emphasis in area
•Boulder County Hub on Center Block of Site
•4 Stories and Structured Parking
•Low potential for Affordable Housing
•Potential for redevelopment to support housing
or mixed use in other areas
Community Engagement Plan
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Purposes:
•Facilitate community understanding of
opportunities and future changes
•Collect feedback on draft plan
components
•Share decision-making process and
schedule
Opportunities:
•Several Open-House Venues
•Online Questionnaire
•Walking Tour
•Public Hearings
•Advisory Board meetings