Central City Sector Plan Update. Agenda: What is a sector plan Timeline Definition of terms Survey results Participant questions

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1 Central City Sector Plan Update Agenda: What is a sector plan Timeline Definition of terms Survey results Participant questions

2 What is a Sector Plan? Furthers the General Plan goals 12 sectors within the General Plan 15-year time horizon Guides capital improvements program Covers land use, community facilities, and transportation Growth Policy Plan Sector Plans Corridor Plans Small Area Plans System Wide Plans

3 Neighborhood, Small Area and Corridor Plans since 2003 Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Plan Lonsdale Neighborhood Plan Magnolia Avenue Corridor Plan I-275/North Central Street Corridor Study MLK, Jr. Avenue Corridor Plan Broadway, Central, Emory Place Small Area Plan Cumberland Avenue Corridor Plan

4 Timeline

5 Definition of Terms Mixed-use development: Mixed-use development is the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. Adjacent, single uses Small scale vertical mixed-use Large scale vertical mixed-use

6 Definition of Terms Infill development: New development that is sited on vacant or undeveloped land within an existing community, and that is enclosed by other types of development. Assisted living facility on Broadway Infill Housing Overlay

7 Definition of Terms Brownfield redevelopment: The expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of property which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. I-275 Corridor former rail yards and industrial sites

8 Definition of Terms Greyfield redevelopment: Economically obsolescent, outdated, failing, and/or underused real estate assets or land. Typically associated with commercial strip centers and malls. Before After

9 Definition of Terms Complete streets: Complete streets: Roadways designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and bus riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street

10 Protection of established neighborhoods General Recommendations from Recent Plans in Central City Historic Overlay Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Infill Housing Overlay Redevelop Corridors Redevelop Corridors Redevelopment districts - KCDC Public Realm Complete streets (Cumberland Avenue) Private Realm Allow mixed-use development where appropriate Redevelop Brownfields Redevelopment districts KCDC I-275 Industrial Park - manufacturing/warehousing\ New Walmart / Publix west of UT campus Reinforce downtown as the capital of the region Downtown Design Overlay Adaptive reuse of older buildings Residential and retail growth

11 Survey: Neighborhood Questions

12 90% Open Responses: Historic Edgewood had 60 responses. It is within the boundary of Parkridge which brings that total to 40.5% of the total responses.

13 86%

14 Open Responses: Social service organizations congregating in and around neighborhoods; hoods; Quality schools; Codes enforcement; More owner occupancy; Future use of Standard Knitting Mill

15 Summary: Neighborhood Questions Increase quality of life by creating a safe and enjoyable environment to live/work/shop. Address crime and safety concerns with available planning tools. For example, utilize the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program to determine issues and ways to address them. Work with the City of Knoxville and KCDC to address blight/rundown properties using Codes Enforcement and Redevelopment Districts. Allow new development and redevelopment that does not detract from the architectural heritage of the area. Use overlay zones with design guidelines, or new zoning districts with design criteria, to require development to fit its surroundings. COMMENTS?

16 Survey: Land Use Questions

17 Partially or entirely designated with a mixed-use land use. Open Responses: Compatible uses; Architectural style; Mixed-use buildings; Adaptive reuse of existing structures; Infill development

18 Potential Mixed-Use Districts

19 Smaller stores, such as Ace Hardware and Three Rivers Market, can easily be accommodated along urban corridors. Open Responses: Neighborhood commercial nodes; Farmer s Market; Daycare; Crafts store

20 Indicates that the issue/concern received more than a 50% response rate in Questions 7,8,9. Open Responses: Crime; Safety; Density; Codes enforcement; Owner occupancy

21 Open Responses: Compatible uses; Flexible parking standards

22 Open Responses: Owner occupied; Compliance with design guidelines

23 Open Responses: Diversity of jobs/housing; Social services; Brownfields

24 Open Responses: Reuse existing vacant facilities; In suburban or rural areas

25 Existing Industrial Areas

26 Summary: Land Use Questions Allow a mix of uses along the corridors with targeted areas for more concentrated development. Most corridors near downtown already have a mixed-use land use designation. New zoning districts will need to be created to allow for mixed-use development. Build upon existing neighborhood oriented commercial centers, such as Happy Holler, to provide for smaller services like restaurants and a clothing stores. Larger stores, such as hardware and grocery store, should be located along major roads and preferably near a transit stop. The architectural style and massing of new/renovated buildings should s be compatible with adjacent structures. Parking should be screened from other uses so as not to be a nuisance. Form-based codes and overlay districts can be used to shape new development to meet the expectations and vision of the surrounding community. Redevelopment of underutilized properties offers the best opportunity for new jobs and economic development. There are many redevelopment districts targeting blighted areas that can absorb new and expanding businesses. COMMENTS?

27 Survey: Community Facility Questions

28 Need the most attention. Open Responses: Quality schools; First Creek Greenway

29 68%

30 Open Responses: Bill Myers Stadium reuse; Soccer fields; Dog park; Shade; Restrooms oms

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32 Summary: Community Facility Questions Increasing the quality of the schools are a high priority. Sector plan recommendations do not effect school board decisions, however, it does provide more context into the communities concerns. Recreational opportunities need to be enhanced and expanded, including greenways, parks, ball fields and recreation centers. The Knoxville Knox County Park, Recreation and Greenways Plan (2009) is a comprehensive guide for the proposed build out of the countywide park and greenway system. In the Central City Sector, the primary new facility recommendations are for greenways and greenway connectors. COMMENTS?

33 Survey: Transportation Questions

34 Open Responses: Pedestrian safety; Taxi; Trolley; Motorcycle/scooter

35 58%

36 53%

37 * Recently adopted plans with recommendations that will be brought forward Open Responses: Maintenance of roads/sidewalks; Signal timing

38 Conversion to Complete Streets

39 Open Responses: Washington; Jefferson; Winona; Fifth; Woodbine; Glenwood; Luttrell; Gill; Oklahoma; Oglewood; ; Woodland; Kenyon; Anderson; Arthur; Deaderick

40 Open Responses: Safety; Trolley; Information; Post routes/cost; Convenience; Reliability; Additional routes

41 Open Responses: Safety/crime; Parking on sidewalks; Bike lanes; Better sidewalks; ; Speeding

42 Open Responses: Better pedestrian connections; Safety/crime; Maintenance of sidewalks; Lighting

43 High number of no opinion responses. Open Responses: Landscaping; Crosswalks; Sidewalks; Traffic signals; Greenways; Bike lanes; Maintenance

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45 Summary: Transportation Questions Car travel is the predominant mode of transportation for daily trips. Walking and cycling are used periodically throughout the week. Safe routes and improved pedestrian connections to destinations, such as downtown, are needed. Sidewalk, crosswalk and bike lane improvements are needed on our major streets, along with streetscape enhancements. Complete street designs take these improvements into consideration. Speeding vehicles are a concern on neighborhood streets. The City Engineering Department will need to be involved in any recommendations for modifications to the roadway, such a traffic calming enhancements or additional stop signs. A more reliable, convenient and comfortable experience is desired to increase the use of KAT bus service, but it is not a high priority. COMMENTS?

46 Overall Survey Summary Development that contributes to the overall quality of life for all those that live/work/shop in the area. Convenient access to daily services, whether by car, walking or biking. Mixed-use development that is compatible in scale to the surrounding uses and appropriately located. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections to destinations such as parks, employment centers, retail and entertainment. COMMENTS?

47 Potential Tools

48 Crime Prevention/Safety CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) is an approach to problem-solving that asks, what is it about this location that places people at risk, or that results in opportunities for crime? In other words, why here? Large windows at upper levels promote casual supervision of street Clear building signage Exterior of building well illuminated Large windows at-grade promote casual supervision of street Clearly define private and public space Good pedestrian-scaled lighting on street CPTED attempts to reduce or eliminate crime and undesirably behavior by changing various aspects of the building, the site, the location, and how places are used by: (1) control access; (2) provide opportunities to see and be seen; and (3) define ownership and encourage the maintenance of territory (property).

49 Crime Prevention/Safety VARIOUS PLANNING AND DESIGN STRATEGIES THAT ENHANCE SECURITY: Allow for clear sight lines Provide adequate lighting Minimize concealed and isolated routes Avoid entrapment Reduce isolation Promote land use mix Use of activity generators Create a sense of ownership through maintenance and management Provide signs and information Improve overall design of the built environment Large windows promote casual supervision of sidewalks Porches and sidewalks encourage interaction between neighbors Paving and architectural treatments define public and private zones Good pedestrian-scaled lighting on street Low landscaping and fences define property lines without creating hiding places

50 Mixed-use Development Mixed-use development: Mixed-use development is the practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings. Adjacent, single uses Small scale vertical mixed-use Large scale vertical mixed-use

51 Corridors: New Development CONVENTIONAL RETAIL URBAN FORM MIXED USE

52 Protecting Architectural Character EXISTING ZONING AND GUIDELINES HISTORIC OVERLAY NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY INFILL HOUSING OVERLAY DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE DESIGN OVERLAY HISTORIC OVERLAY FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DESIGN GUIDELINES INFILL HOUSING OVERLAY

53 Protecting Architectural Character POTENTIAL ZONING AND GUIDELINES CORRIDOR OVERLAY FORM BASED ZONING RHK-1 (HEART OF KNOXVILLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE) CORRIDOR OVERLAY FORM BASED ZONING

54 Blighted/Rundown Properties REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Administered by KCDC Purpose: Elimination of areas with buildings or improvements that are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community. Example PLAN OBJECTIVES FROM MAGNOLIA AVENUE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUED USE OF THE AREA which will assure adequate light, air, open-space, off-street parking, and the future stability of the entire area through adequate development. ELIMINATE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT AND BLIGHTING INFLUENCES, INCOMPATIBLE AND INAPPROPRIATE LAND USES, and assist in beautifying the area. ENCOURAGE EFFECTIVE AND DESIRABLE USES OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MPC PLAN, including, but not limited to maintaining current industrial and warehouse uses. FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE INTENSE, MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, including a vertical mix of retail, housing and office uses. ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND REUSE OF HISTORIC RESOURCES FACILITATE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SIDEWALK, BICYCLE AND STREET SYSTEMS, including standards for on-and off-street parking, fostering greater intensity in development and providing improved access to existing businesses. Such public improvements may also include improved lighting and improved access to existing public improvements. FACILITATE IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS AND OPEN SPACES, including, but not limited to, new squares, day-to-day access to the First Creek Greenway and other pedestrian passageway.

55 Blighted/Rundown Properties

56 Blighted/Rundown Properties RUNDOWN PROPERTIES Administered by the City of Knoxville NEIGHBORHOOD CODES ENFORCEMENT Investigates codes violations regarding dilapidated buildings, dirty or overgrown lots, illegal dumping and abandoned vehicles. BETTER BUILDING BOARD The Public Officer issues complaints to property owners regarding structures that are alleged to be unfit or dangerous. The Better Building Board hears appeals of the Public Officer's orders. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Identify vacant, blighted or problem properties and seek developers to return them to productive use. LAND USE AND ZONING Administered by MPC and City Council Classify properties appropriately to spur redevelopment of underutilized properties.

57 Participant Questions

58 Community Facilities Community Facilities: Park Plan

59 Community Facilities Community Facilities: Park Plan What could be done to improve parks and greenways near your home?

60 Complete Streets

61 Complete Streets Are the complete street transportation proposals, including more sidewalk and bicycle connections, things that you support?

62 Transit and Mixed-use Corridors

63 Transit and Mixed-use Corridors More transit service and less wait times, which is part of Bus Rapid Transit,, require more people and employment near certain corridors. Would you support more apartments and office development along Cumberland Avenue, Broadway and Magnolia Avenue?

64 Transit and Mixed-use Corridors Are there other transportation improvement that you would recommend?

65 Potential Mixed-use Districts

66 Potential Mixed-use Districts Are you comfortable with the land use designation for the blocks near your house?

67 Additional Comments or Questions For more information: Mike Reynolds