Courthouse East vision and policy plan

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1 August 2017 Courthouse East vision and policy plan Virginia Beach, Virginia 2017 URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES

2 SITE PLANNING APPROACH

3 10-minunte walk from the Courthouse COURTHOUSE EAST IN THE ITA VICINITY Site Planning Approach iii

4 COURTHOUSE EAST EXISTING CONDITIONS Site Planning Approach iv

5 KEY COURTHOUSE EAST EXISTING ELEVATIONS Site Planning Approach v

6 WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM DEVELOPABLE AREA? Floodway Wetlands Easements KEY FLOODWAY WETLANDS EASEMENTS DEVELOPABLE AREA #1 DETERMINE DEVELOPABLE AREA Site Planning Approach vi

7 SUB-AREA DB DNL NOISE ZONE WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE SITE: 1. Development should consider compatible uses first 2. Residential uses should occur at a density similar to or lower than surrounding properties 3. Development should conform to the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan WHAT DOES THE COMP PLAN SAY? #2 DETERMINE ALLOWABLE DENSITY (AICUZ) Site Planning Approach vii

8 KEY STUDY AREA ABOVE GREEN LINE STUDY AREA BELOW GREEN LINE GREEN LINE North of Green Line: Lower than or equal to surrounding development South of Green Line: 1 du/developable acre #2 DETERMINE ALLOWABLE DENSITY (GREEN LINE) Site Planning Approach viii

9 FLOODPLAIN IMPLICATIONS: Reference 100-year Floodplain, not specific elevations (changes over time) City completing Watershed 10 study by end of year, may result in adjustment to the floodplain No buildings, roads, or fill permitted in floodplain KEY FLOODWAY WETLANDS EASEMENTS 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN BUILDABLE AREA #3 DETERMINE BUILDABLE AREA (SUBTRACT 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN) Site Planning Approach ix

10 REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE Minimum elevation for all roads relative to 100-year Floodplain 20-30% of Buildable Area required for Stormwater Considerations for Utilities KEY FLOODWAY WETLANDS EASEMENTS 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN BUILDABLE AREA #4 REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE CONTROLS Site Planning Approach x

11 BUILDING AND LOT CONTROLS Minimum finished floor elevations relative to streets and 100-year Floodplain Minimum Zoning Standards for PDH Submittals Permitted Lot Types Cultural landscape preservation overlay along Princess Anne Road #5 BUILDING AND LOT CONTROLS Site Planning Approach xi

12 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

13 REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Improvements to intersections at Holland and Princess Anne 2. Sidewalks 3. Access to the southern parcels is limited to 2 signalized intersections PRINCESS ANNE IMPROVEMENT PLAN Infrastructure Improvements xiii

14 KEY NO CURB & GUTTER CURB & GUTTER EXISTING CONDITIONS ALONG PRINCESS ANNE ROAD (MUNICIPAL CENTER TO HOLLAND) Infrastructure Improvements xiv

15 KEY NO CURB & GUTTER CURB & GUTTER EXISTING CONDITIONS ALONG PRINCESS ANNE ROAD (HOLLAND TO FENWICK) Infrastructure Improvements xv

16 KEY NO CURB & GUTTER CURB & GUTTER EXISTING CONDITIONS ALONG PRINCESS ANNE ROAD (FENWICK TO DOZIER BRIDGE) Infrastructure Improvements xvi

17 RECOMMENDED NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT ELEVATIONS Infrastructure Improvements xvii

18 PRIVATE STREET (NO PARKING ALLEY) Infrastructure Improvements xviii

19 PRIVATE STREET (PARKING ON ONE SIDE) Infrastructure Improvements xix

20 PRIVATE STREET (ON BOTH SIDES) Infrastructure Improvements xx

21 STORMWATER APPROACHES DRAFT Bio-retention Canals Under-pavement storage Permeable pavement STORMWATER APPROACHES (FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT) Infrastructure Improvements xxi

22 BUILDING AND LOT CONTROLS

23 RECOMMENDED NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT ELEVATIONS Building and Lot Controls xxiii

24 RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES Preferred min. 15,000 SF lot size Required 50% open space must be split evenly between passing and active OS TRANSITION AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES Building and Lot Controls xxiv

25 JUSTIFICATION FOR DIFFERENT ZONE 1/2 mile radius from Courthouse (10-minute walk) In the Vicinity of the ITA plan (and therefore influenced by recommendations in Comprehensive Plan) DEVELOPMENT ALLOWANCE No minimum lot requirement DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA Community amenities must be provided including common outdoor areas such as squares, courts, lawns, play areas, performance venues, etc. Sustainable design features including state of the art storm water elements Sidewalks and trails for pedestrian connectivity Architectural and open space design standards compatible with the Princess Anne Historic District HAMLET ALTERNATIVE FOR COURTHOUSE EAST Setback from Princess Anne Building and Lot Controls xxv

26 HAMLET DEVELOPMENT Building and Lot Controls xxvi

27 HAMLET DEVELOPMENT Building and Lot Controls xxvii

28 50-60' HAMLET LOTS 70-80' ESTATE LOTS KEY SETBACKS 100' PRINCESS ANNE ROAD FRONTING LOTS FACADE ZONE HISTORIC SETBACK YARD HAMLET LOT TYPES SOUTH OF PRINCESS ANNE ROAD Building and Lot Controls xxviii

29 DRAFT CREATING A PRESERVATION ZONE ALONG PRINCESS ANNE Building and Lot Controls xxix

30 DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA 100' setback and landscape preservation zone Special approvals to remove mature trees Careful siting for sidewalks and infrastructure improvement New development set behind historic houses KEY SETBACKS CREATING A PRESERVATION ZONE ALONG PRINCESS ANNE Building and Lot Controls xxx

31 CLUSTER LOT TYPES NORTH OF PRINCESS ANNE ROAD Building and Lot Controls xxxi

32 POSSIBLE CLUSTER LOTS ON PHIL KELLAM PROPERTY Building and Lot Controls xxxii

33 CLUSTER LOT DEVELOPMENT Building and Lot Controls xxxiii

34 VISUALIZING DENSITY ON THE KELLAM & EATON PROPERTY Building and Lot Controls xxxiv

35 VISUALIZING DENSITY ON THE KELLAM & EATON PROPERTY Building and Lot Controls xxxv

36 1-2 STORY VILLAGE CHARACTER Building and Lot Controls xxxvi

37 A NEW VILLAGE CENTER FOR HISTORIC PRINCESS ANNE Building and Lot Controls xxxvii