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BJP2-MultiBoard Working Group-Mtg 2 PresentationBoulder Junction Phase 2 P&DS – Comprehensive Planning Multi-Board Working Group Meeting #2 July 2023 Introductions Project Progress and What We Heard Preliminary Proposed Amendments Discussion Next Steps Multi-Board Working Group WHAT IS THIS?WHO IS THIS?WHY IS THIS? Multi-Board Working Group WHAT IS THIS? •Piloting the concept with Boulder Junction •Liaisons from relevant boards receive updates and offer feedback throughout a project •Update your boards and bring forward additional input •NOT: a replacement for required board processes (eg, Planning Board hearing) Multi-Board Working Group WHO IS THIS? •Boulder Junction GID – Parking •Boulder Junction GID – TDM •Design Advisory Board •Environmental Advisory Board •Housing Advisory Board •Human Relations Committee •Open Space Board of Trustees •Parks & Rec Advisory Board •Planning Board •Transportation Advisory Board Multi-Board Working Group WHY IS THIS? •Encourage multi-disciplinary conversations •Increase efficiency of gathering feedback from multiple boards •Identify trade-offs and address conflicting board priorities Expectations for Liaisons •Meet on a recurring basis during a project •Openly discuss information and recommendations •Communicate project updates back to boards •Gather feedback from other board members to share at future meetings Expectations for Staff •Coordinate meeting dates and agendas •Provide materials to review in advance •Send presentations and meeting summaries after the meeting •Be available for questions and clarifications Project Progress •Adopted in 2007 •Guides future development for Boulder Junction Transit Village Area Plan Pearl Parkway Valmont Road Foothills ParkwayHow have the community’s needs changed over 15 years? Are a few revisions necessary? Evaluate potential alternatives for: LAND USE Evaluate potential alternatives for: TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS Evaluate potential alternatives for: CHARACTER (urban design) June 8 City Council Study Session •Discuss alternatives for land use, transportation connections & character Focus Group Meeting #3 •Discuss preliminary proposed amendments based on public, Board, and Council input Multi-Board Meeting #2 •Discuss preliminary proposed amendments based on public, Board, and Council input Planning Board Information Item July 25 Planning Board Hearing (tbd) City Council Hearing (tbd) Aug 22 Sep 21 What We Heard 8 Focus Group Meetings 2 Open Houses 2 Online Questionnaires 3 Site Tours 1 Internal Worksession 1 Multi-Board Working Group Meeting 3 Outreach Events 1 City Council Study Session PHASE 2 DESIRES •Maintain and encourage local/small businesses (light industrial, services, retail, etc.) •Provide additional green space and outdoor space •Allow more housing and mixed-use opportunities •Add more bike and pedestrian connections •Make it feel more like Boulder •Consider a regional or cultural attraction •Create a gateway experience •Evaluate better/safer connections to adjacent neighborhoods MULTI BOARD WORKING GROUP MEETING 1 Initial feedback: •General agreement with the project approach •More flexibility in land use makes sense •Greater densities/activity could make the rail more viable •Traffic calming measures along Pearl Parkway •Questions about how to make privately owned ‘public’ space successful Boulder Junction Focus Groups Property & Business Owners Daily Users Advocacy Groups Design & Development VIEWS BY FOCUS GROUP TYPE •Advocacy group: emphasized child safety, areas focused on families and small businesses, housing across the Goose Creek Corridor, and city support to reduce reliance on cars •Daily users: emphasized internal connections, maintaining neighborhood services, and opportunities for jobs for locals •Development & design: emphasized external connections and placemaking elements, questions on how infrastructure improvements will be funded, and mechanisms to support small businesses •Property & business owners: expressed caution with requiring ‘too much mixed use’, emphasized adaptive reuse, organic change, architectural variety, and innovation, creativity and eclectic vibe south of Goose Creek LAND USE Council Feedback MUTOD throughout to allow the greatest level of flexibility Additional feedback: Explore ways to preserve/enhance opportunities for light industrial and services Additional refinement through Place Types and other regulations to guide future development Future Rail Transit Station TRANSPORTATION Council Feedback YES, agreement on potential changes to Transportation Connections plan Additional feedback: Continue to explore using connections to break down larger blocks Evaluate additional bike/ped connections URBAN DESIGN & OUTDOOR SPACE Council Feedback YES, use Place Types to describe the character of future outcomes and identify future areas for outdoor gathering spaces Proposed Amendments Proposed Land Use 1.Allow flexibility for housing, mix of uses, and taller/larger buildings 2.Maintain light industrial and service uses 3.More green areas and gathering spaces 1.MUTOD land use is the most flexible land use category 2.MUI applied to Old Pearl (still allows residential, but prioritizes other uses on ground floor) 3.PK-U/O identifies desire for enhancements along Goose Creek Community Feedback How It Is Addressed PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – LAND USE Land Use Category Description MUTOD Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development Mixed use, transit-oriented neighborhoods rich with amenities and services. MUI Mixed Use Industrial Vibrant, walkable, working neighborhoods that offer employers, employees and residents a variety of local services and amenities. PK-U/O Parks, Urban and Other Public lands used for a variety of active and passive recreational purposes or flood control purposes. OS-DR Open Space, Development Rights (or Restrictions) Land with existing conservation easements or other development restrictions. Lo c al Road Multi -use path Dep o t Square Transport ation Connections Proposed Transport ation Connections *Indi c a t es Flexible Alignme n t Lo c al Road All ey Multi -use path Pedestrian Path Rail Plaza Out door Space *Ou t door sp ac e is sh o wn c on c ept uallyO* Proposed Transportation Connections 1.Enhance internal pedestrian and bicycle network 2.Use connections to break down larger blocks into more urban character 3.Balance visionary ideas with feasibility 1.People-focused connections are prioritized over vehicular 2.Several multi-use paths and sidewalks added 3.Revised infeasible and/or redundant connections Community Feedback How It Is Addressed PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS Converted some proposed local roads to multi-use paths Created new/extended multi-use paths Revised some alignments based on better understanding of grade changes, existing barriers, etc. Proposed Crossings U A B Under pass Roadway Brid ge Brid ge Existing Crossings U A B Under p ass Road w ay Brid ge Brid ge Lo cal Road Multi -use path Dep ot Square Transport ation Connections Proposed Transport ation Connections Loc al Road All ey Multi -use path Pedestrian Path On-St reet Bi ke Lane Rail Plaza Traffic Signal *Indi ca t es Flexible Alignme n t Proposed Design Character 1.Utilize Goose Creek as an amenity 2.Create outdoor gathering spaces 3.Improve retail viability 4.Keep Boulder fun(ky)! 1.Pedestrian focus along Goose Creek (opportunity for signature bridge crossing) 2.Multiple outdoor space locations identified for a variety of outcomes 3.Encourage retail at activity nodes (not everywhere) 4.Refine architectural character, gathering spaces, etc. through future steps Community Feedback How It Is Addressed PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – URBAN DESIGN Pedestrian Corridors & Paseos Complement Transportation Connections plan Add connections across large sites and along key locations (ie, Goose Creek) Enhanced urban spaces with variety of materials, landscape, and amenities (not just sidewalks) Proposed Crossings U A B Under pass Roadway Brid ge Brid ge Existing Crossings U A B Under p ass Road w ay Brid ge Brid ge Lo cal Road Multi -use path Dep ot Square Transport ation Connections Proposed Transport ation Connections Loc al Road All ey Multi -use path Pedestrian Path On-St reet Bi ke Lane Rail Plaza Traffic Signal *Indi ca t es Flexible Alignme n t PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – URBAN DESIGN Gathering Spaces Primary locations near rail station, Goose Creek, and southern area Secondary locations near Center Green Ct, Wilderness Loop, and Old Pearl Goose Creek PK-U/O land use designation creates opportunity for an urban park amenity Activity Nodes Focus retail, food & beverage, and personal service uses at future areas of high activity Lo c al Road Multi -use path Dep o t Squar e Transport ation Connections Proposed Transport ation Connections *Indi c a t es Flexible Alignme nt Lo cal Road All ey Multi -use path Paseo Pedestrian Path Rail Plaza Out door Space *Ou t door sp ac e is shown c on c ep t uallyO* PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – PLACE TYPES Innovation TOD (Residential) Flexible opportunities for light industrial and commercial uses, while integrating public-facing retail and transit supportive attainable housing options Residential uses with units at the ground floor and/or on upper floors Neighborhood TOD Reimagines existing auto-oriented commercial areas into highly walkable and transit supportive environments Flexible opportunities for office, commercial and residential uses Live/Work Creative environment that is eclectic, artsy, funky and offers flexible opportunities for adaptive reuse and development Mix of light industrial, services, manufacturing, retail, arts/education spaces, office, and residential uses Loc al Road Multi -use path Dep ot Square Transport ation Connections Proposed Transport ation Connections *Indi ca t es Flexible Alignme n t Lo c al Road All ey Multi -use path Paseo Pedestrian Path Rail Plaza Out door Space *Ou t door sp ac e is sh own c on c ept uallyO* DISCUSSION 1.Land Use, Transportation, Urban Design – ~10-15 minutes each 2. How can we improve the experience and effectiveness of the Multi- Board Working Group in the future? What do you love?What can you live with?What can’t you live with? Why?What are we missing? Next Steps Planning Board Information Item July 25 Planning Board Hearing (tbd) City Council Hearing (tbd) Aug 22 Sep 21 Updating the Plan is just the first step! (We have created the menu and now need to write the recipes) 1.Revise the Comprehensive Plan land use map and Transportation Master Plan 2.Identify major infrastructure needs, timing, and funding plans 3.Create and update zoning & regulations to guide redevelopment 4.Enhance programs to support mobility, local businesses, etc. Future Work Thank you !!!