Communities Plan. Parkland-Spanaway-Midland. LUAC Review of Draft Policies

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1 Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan LUAC Review of Draft Policies Presented by: Tiffany O Dell, Senior Planner Planning & Public Works Tiffany.Odell@co.pierce.wa.us November 1,

2 Updated Timeline Centers & Corridors Introduction Identify Issues Public Input Progress Report to Council Prepare Draft Plan Updates Public Outreach/ Review Draft Plans Adoption Process

3 Community Plan Updates Meeting 1: October 10, 2017 Parks & Recreation policies Draft Land Use policies from LUAC comments Meeting 2: October 24, 2017 Map change requests Draft policy review continued Meeting 3: November 14, 2017 Centers & Corridors policy review Meeting 4: November 28, 2017 Infrastructure and environment policy review Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed 3

4 Centers & Corridors Proposal 4

5 Beginnings Four major transportation corridors Commercial and High Density State Highways Transit Service 5

6 Transit Supportive Density Overlay the area within ¼ mile on either side of the Corridor with a density of 12+ units per acres to create land use patterns and densities that will support transit. 6

7 Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity Develop a pedestrian/bike paths within the 1/4 mile corridor on either side of the square connecting residential areas to the commercial services in the square. 7

8 Transit Access to Commuter and Shopping Opportunities The Corridor would be served with short/high interval local transit such as trolleys for shopping and commuter transit. 8

9 Target Infrastructure Improvements The Corridor would be an area to focus transportation and utility infrastructure expenditures to support increased density and transit services. 9

10 2015 Comprehensive Plan: Transit Oriented Corridors The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update added new policies regarding: The Compact Community The Transit Oriented Corridor 10

11 Comprehensive Plan Policies GOAL LU-10 Centers/Central Places and Transit Oriented Corridors shall be characterized by the following: LU-10.1 Clearly defined geographic boundaries; LU-10.2 Intensity/density of land uses sufficient to support highcapacity transit LU-10.5 Pedestrian (bike) connections LU-10.7 Provisions to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use especially during peak hours and commute times; 11

12 Comprehensive Plan Policies GOAL LU-11 Recognize and map Central Places/Local Centers and Transit-Oriented Corridors through the comprehensive plan and community planning process. LU-11.1 The Garfield/Pacific Lutheran University area is designated as a Central Place/Local Center. LU-11.2 Recognize other Local Centers designated through community plans. 12

13 Comprehensive Plan Policies GOAL LU-12 The County will develop high quality, compact communities that: LU-12.1 Impart a sense of place; LU-12.2 Preserve local character; LU-12.3 Provide for mixed uses and choices in housing types; and LU-12.4 Encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. 13

14 Comprehensive Plan Policies Purpose Focus growth along 4 major transportation corridors Prioritize investments to provide for efficient services Encourage economic development Increase transit viability and alternative transportation options 14

15 Updated Centers & Corridors Proposal Proposed Zones Centers (2 Zones) Urban Center: higher density, greater residential focus Town Center: lower density, greater commercial focus Corridors (3 Zones) Employment: industrial, professional offices Neighborhood: all housing types, neighborhood services Urban: multifamily, townhomes, commercial, office, civic uses 15

16 April 2017 Centers & Corridors Proposal 16

17 Major Changes Remove section of 112 th not in South Hill Plan Match existing 112 th Street zone boundaries Use Neighborhood Corridor as buffer zone Remove 176 th from Corridor 17

18 Changes Made to Proposal Changes made to the proposal after public comment: Zone Min. Density Max. Density Max. Height Town Center (TC) units/acre Unlimited Urban Center (UC) units/acre Unlimited Employment Corridor (E) N/A N/A Urban Corridor (U) 12 units/acre Unlimited Unlimited 45 feet* Unlimited 65 feet* Unlimited 65 feet Unlimited 65 feet Neighborhood Corridor (N) 6 units/acre units/acre 45 feet *may be increased through the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program 18

19 Proposal Does vs. Does Not Does NOT: Change Moderate-Density Single-Family (MSF) density Does: Encourage higher densities in commercial areas to alleviate development pressure on single-family areas (MSF still 4-6 unit/acre) Does NOT: Change Rural Separator Boundary Does: Encourage higher densities in urban areas to alleviate development pressure on rural areas Does NOT: Force communities to incorporate Does: Provide economic feasibility for communities to choose incorporation Does NOT: Propose to put 60,000 people on septic Does: Concentrate sewer service priorities in growth areas Does NOT: Ignore road concurrency Does: Prioritize road projects to serve this area 19

20 Concerns & Support General Feedback and Survey Results Concerns Traffic congestion Safe pedestrian and bike facilities Infrastructure to support new development Dense housing will bring crime Development pressure on Rural Separator Increase in single-family property taxes Impact to single-family homes near Centers and Corridors Support New services and businesses nearby Local business growth Employment opportunities closer to home Simplifies commercial/mixed use zones Increases transportation options 20

21 Urban Center 21

22 Towne Center 22

23 Employment Corridor 23

24 Neighborhood Corridor 24

25 Urban Corridor 25

26 Update Process Community Plan Updates Land Use Advisory Commission Review Centers and Corridors Public Input Directed by Council (Ordinance , Comprehensive Plan Update) Directed by Council (Resolution s) Work with Land Use Advisory Commissions (LUACs) to identify needed updates Interdepartmental focus on Centers and Corridors 26

27 Progress Report Available At: 27