The American Legion Post 139 Development Project

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1 The American Legion Post 139 Development Project SPRC 3 Site Plan # Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia January 7, 2019

2 Special GLUP Study Plus 2

3 Special GLUP Study Principles Study Recommendation Page Compliance Comment Principle 1 Pedestrian- Oriented Mixed Use Principle 2 Transitions to Adjacent Residential Principle 3 - Reinforce Residential Character of the Neighborhood Principle 4 Enhance the Streetscape 35 Complies 36 Complies 37 Complies 38 Complies Principle 5 Adequate On-Site Below Grade Parking 39 Complies Principle 6 Balance the Creation of New Streets Principle 7 Incorporate Pedestrian Circulation, Preserve Trees and Provide Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Principle 8 Provide a Mix of Market Rate and Affordable Housing 40 Complies 41 Complies 42 Complies Project is a mix of uses, with below grade parking and solid streetwall Project steps down towards adjacent residential and is highly articulated Designed so that residential abuts residential. Step downs provide a transition to the adjacent single family American Legion provides a retail equivalency on the Washington Boulevard façade. American Legion is retained. All parking is below grade and the amount of parking is adequate for these types of uses. The design addresses the connectivity recommendations in the Study. Pedestrian circulation through and around the site complies with the Study. Trees are preserved to the extent possible. No public indoor or outdoor spaces called for in the Study are on this site. All units are affordable, and a certain percentage will be set aside for veterans 3

4 Special GLUP Study Principles Study Recommendation Page Compliance Comment Principle 9 Support Modernization to Important Civic Facilities 43 Complies Principle 10 Preserve and Respect the Ball Family Burial 44 N/A Ground Principle 11 Design Projects to Continue Development Pattern Where Density and 45 Complies Height Transition to Lower Density Residential Principle 12 Vertically Mix Residential Space Above 46 Complies Institutional Uses Principle 13 Manage Additional Transportation 47 Complies Demands Principle 14 Encourage Consolidation of Smaller Parcels 48 N/A Principle 15 Thoughtfully Design All Facades to Enhance the Pedestrian Experience 49 Complies The Legion will occupy new quarters on the site that will be much more conducive to serving active military and veterans. This project has no impact on the Ball Family Burial Ground. Building meets or exceeds that Study s recommendation in this regard. American Legion occupies the ground floor along Washington Boulevard with residences above. Bike parking for residents and visitors is provided, and a Transportation Demand Management strategy is being developed. All façades, whether facing sidewalks or paths, have been designed with the pedestrian experience in mind. Parking and loading accesses are minimized and are attractively detailed. 4

5 Study Recommendations Study Recommendation Circulation and Public Space Building Height and Form 53 Substantially Complies Page Compliance Comment 51 Complies This project provides the recommended connections pedestrian and vehicular connections and intersection improvements. There is no public space identified for this parcel The step downs recommended in the study are provided. The building is 7 floors. The building height exceeds the recommend 80 foot maximum by 2 feet, 2 inches which accommodates the extra height needed for the Legion and the clear height for the loading areas. Land Use Concept Plan 54 Complies This is a residential use with the Legion providing retail equivalency on Washington Boulevard 5

6 Site Plan 6

7 View from Washington Blvd. 7

8 Residential & Garage Entry 8

9 Residential & Garage Entry 9

10 Residential & Garage Entry 10

11 Views towards 12 th Rd 11

12 Residential & Garage Entry 12

13 Northern Linear Park Top: View from northwest corner looking east towards linear park and south towards Washington Blvd Right: View from northwest corner looking west towards 12 th Rd 13

14 Garage Exit View 14

15 Fencing Examples 15

16 Headlights Study 16

17 Proposed Transformer Location 17

18 Proposed Transformer Location 18

19 Transformer Location 19

20 Alternative Transformer Location 20

21 Landscape Plan OSTRYA VIRGINIANA / AMERICAN HOPHORNBEAM Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) QUERCUS BICOLOR / SWAMP WHITE OAK Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Expsosure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) QUERCUS PHELLOS / WILLOW OAK Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) Washington Blvd. Planting Plan 21

22 Landscape Plan GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS/ THORNLESS COMMON HONEYLOCUST Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Shade tree Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) CLADRASTIS KENUKEA / AMERICAN YELLOWWOOD Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Size Range: Medium tree (30-40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) Washington Blvd. Planting Plan 22

23 Landscape Plan ACER RUBURUM / OCTOBER GLORY MAPLE Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) NYSSA SYLVATICA / BLACK GUM Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) Native Locale: Eastern North America Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height: feet Mature Width: feet Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily) Washington Blvd. Planting Plan 23

24 Transportation SPRC 3 Site Plan # Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia January 7, 2018

25 Circulation and Public Space Concept Exhibit Per Special GLUP Study Plus 25

26 Transportation Overview Walker s Paradise Walkscore of 92 Approximately 5-6 minute walk from Virginia Square Metro Served by 4 bus routes Well-connected pedestrian and bicycle network Improved streetscape along Washington Blvd Highly accessible to public parks and facilities Full-service grocer across the street TDM and Resident Services Short- and long-term bicycle storage facilities for residents and visitors Resident access to Capital Bikeshare Community Partners Program Meeting resident needs through parking management approach 26

27 Parking Plan 27

28 Unit Count and Parking Unit Mix 30% AMI 50% AMI 60% AMI 80% AMI Total Percent 1BR % 2BR % 3BR % Total % Percent 5% 32% 39% 24% Proposed Parking Ratio Proposed Parking Ratio (w/o accessible and visitor spaces) Residential Parking Guidelines (market) Residential Parking Guidelines (affordable) Across the street from Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor Consistent with Master Transportation Plan and Affordable Housing Master Plan Flexibility with conditions to enable more ADA spaces 28

29 APAH Parking Study Comparables 29

30 Parking Study Arlington Portfolio Parking Ratios Supply Demand Project Name Address TOTAL Units Total Parking Space Parking Ratio Spaces Utilized at Max. Occupancy (12-3AM) Parking Occupancy- Cars Parked/Unit Property Walkability, Transit, Bike Score* Proximity to Metro and Bus Current TDM measures at the site Arlington Mill Arna Valley View Barkalow 901 S. Dinwiddie St. Arlington, VA S. 25th St. Alrington, VA N. Pershing Dr. Arlington, VA Walk Score= 68%, Transit=57%, Bike=64% Walk Score= 66%, Transit=50%, Bike=82% Walk Score= 81%, Transit=62%, Bike=80%.02 miles away to MetroBus and.01 ART bus.02 miles away from ART bus;.36 miles to MetroBus ART bus and.02 miles away MetroBus yes Buchanan Gardens Calvert Manor Cameron Commons Columbia Grove 926 S. Buchanan St. Arlington, VA N. Clavert St. Arlington, VA N. Cameron St. Arlington, VA S. Frederick St. Arlington, VA Walk Score= 69%, Transit=57%, Bike=66% Walk Score= 84%, Transit=62%, Bike=82% Walk Score= 80%, Transit=40%, Bike=77% Walk Score= 59%, Transit=59%, Bike=53%.11 miles away MetroBus and ART bus.06 Miles to MetroBus and.11 ART.2 miles to MetroBus;.22 miles away ART.01 miles to ART;.08 miles to MetroBus Courthouse Crossings Fisher House Leckey Gardens Marbella Parc Rosslyn (AFF) Queens Court* The Springs 1410 N. Scott St. Arlington, VA N. Kenilworth St N. Kennebec St N. 11th Rd. Arlington, VA N. Woodrow St. Arlington, VA N. Queen St. Arlington, VA N Pierce Rd, Arlington, VA N. Quinn St. Arlington, VA N Thomas St, Arlington, VA Walk Score= 76%, Transit=69%, Bike=68% Walk Score= 62%, Transit=42%, Bike=76% Walk Score= 79%, Transit=36%, Bike=79% Walk Score= 85%, Transit=69%, Bike=73% Walk Score= 92%, Transit=73%, Bike=74% Walk Score= 90%, Transit=72%, Bike=81% Walk Score= 90%, Transit=75%, Bike=87% Average of the Average utilization *Parking data for Queens Court obtained when building was fully occupied.13 miles to MetroBus;.22 miles away ART;.4 miles away Courthouse Metro Station.14 miles away MetroBus and.65 miles away ART bus.12 miles away to MetroBus and.12 ART bus.04 miles away to ART bus and.05 to MetroBus.1 to MetroBus and.43 miles to Rosslyn Metro and.45 miles to Clarendon Metro.05 ART bus,.14 MetroBus, and.43 Miles away from Rosslyn Metro and.45 Courthouse Metro Station.02 MetroBus,.5 Miles ART bus, and.5 Miles from Ballston Metro yes 30

31 Construction Plan SPRC 3 Site Plan # Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia January 7, 2018

32 Construction Plan* *Subject to change 32

33 Construction Plan* *Subject to change 33

34 Operations SPRC 3 Site Plan # Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia January 7, 2018

35 Residential Affordable Housing Housing will be 50% Veterans preference Creating partnerships to bring Veterans services and programs onsite for the future residents: VA Department of Veterans Services American Legion organization, both statewide and national Volunteers of America Chesapeake Serving Together Joint Base Fort Myer/Henderson Hall Arlington Department of Human Services MVAC And others Building relationships to facilitate referrals and outreach Creating unique marketing plan for Veterans 35

36 Civic American Legion Operations & Maintenance Current operating schedule: 10am 6pm Future Activities On-site Conducting assessment of local veterans critical needs In discussion with Veterans groups to provide: Educational/workforce trainings Health and wellness services (art/music studies, workout/yoga classes) Navigation services (legal or financial aid, mental health support), etc. Will include multi-purpose, flexible, accessible spaces, e.g. meeting space for civic associations, commissions, community groups (Scouts), and/or school groups Commercial kitchen Special events May also be available for retirement parties or other social events, either by the military or community members 36

37 Early Interior Floorplan Initial test fit of new Post 139 space from early 2018 Hired an interior designer to determine best use and flow of space in late 2018 Sketch via DCS Images via Determined by Design *Illustrative only. Final design will change. 37

38 Services and Housing Models Researched examples of Legion Post revitalization efforts across the nation. Continuing to explore needs of today s Vets to best serve local community. APAH and Legion visited model veterans housing projects across the country: Victory Gardens (CT): Veterans-priority mixed-income supportive and affordable housing Liberty Landing (NY): Housing for veterans and low-income individuals Liberty Village (NY): Permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans and veteran families John and Jill Ker Conway Residences (DC): mix of affordable, veterans, and supportive housing, with extensive services for residents Image via UrbanTurf Image via Wall Street Journal 38

39 Thank you! APAH Nina Janopaul Carmen Romero Ryan Nash American Legion Post 139 Bill Fahey Dan Donahue Bob Romano DCS Stephen Saff Robert Atkinson Bean Kinney & Korman Jon Kinney Matt Weinstein Gorove/Slade Dan VanPelt Walter L. Phillips Karen White Antonette Isherwood LandDesign Jason Granado