CENTRAL ESTUARY PLAN AVISION FOR OAKLAND S WATERFRONT

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1 Central Estuary Plan A VISION FOR OAKLAND S WATERFRONT Specific Plan and Environmental Assessment Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission December 9, 2009

2 This Afternoon s Presentation Introduce the Project Plan Process Preferred Alternative Existing and Proposed Parks and Open Space Questions and Answers

3 Planning Context General Plan Land Use Element Adopted 1998 Estuary Policy Plan Adopted 1999 Central Estuary Plan

4 Why Prepare a Specific Plan Now? Transportation and infrastructure needs Area-wide financing will help pay for needed improvements and community priorities like parks and open space Central Estuary Plan

5 Plan Process An Innovative Approach to Planning Focus on Walking, Biking, Transit and Waterfront Access Use of Environmental Sustainability Tools Extensive Effort to Get Community Input and Verification

6 Plan Process 8 PUBLIC WORKSHOPS March 23 Define Project Vision April 22 Confirm Project Vision, Introduce Healthy Development June 18 Existing Conditions July 11 Develop Alternative Concepts October 1 Refined Alternatives November 14 Preferred Alternative February/March Draft Plan June Final Plan

7 Vision Statement Diverse and Vibrant Mix of Uses Destination Waterfront Complete, Safe and Clear Transportation Connections Infrastructure to Support Development

8 Vision Diverse and Vibrant Mix of Uses The Central Estuary area has a diverse and vibrant mix of unique neighborhoods, businesses, civic uses and industry which supports the local economy and provides well-paying jobs to area residents. The land use pattern and development standards provide for appropriate separation and transitions between residential areas and freeways and heavy industrial uses, creating a safe and healthy environment for residents, employees and visitors.

9 Vision Destination Waterfront The Bay Trail and its connections create a regional and local destination, linking the area s diverse uses with continuous public open space and access along or near the waterfront. The Estuary waterfront is a focus of marine and boating activity, as well as restaurants and retail uses that attract visitors and capitalize on the waterfront setting. Existing and new parks and open spaces along the Estuary are linked to surrounding neighborhoods by open space, trails and walkable streets, and natural areas along the waterfront are preserved and enhanced.

10 Vision Complete, Safe and Clear Transportation Connections Complete streets that provide for all modes of travel create safe and comfortable pedestrian, bicycle and transit access within the Central Estuary area and link it to surrounding neighborhoods and destinations, including the City of Alameda and Fruitvale BART. Vehicular circulation is safe and understandable to visitors.

11 Vision Infrastructure to Support Development Improved and upgraded infrastructure supports both new development and the preservation and adaptive reuse of existing structures of historic value and architectural significance. New residential development is in keeping with the existing neighborhood character and fosters a mix of housing options, including affordable housing. New industrial and commercial development emphasizes marine uses, specialty food production, green technology and other industries important to the City s economy.

12 Subareas

13 Other Key Areas

14 Alternatives Feasible Alternative Concepts Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3

15 Alternatives Public Input + Potential for Change + Feasible Development 3 Alternatives

16 Alternatives Public Input

17 Big ideas in all three alternatives Preserving and improving what s already good Food industry and small/start-up industrial space is preserved and even expanded to varying degrees Kennedy Tract neighborhood is protected and livework designation is maintained. Neighborhood is expanded in some alternatives. Continuing to connect the Bay Trail and connect people to the two major waterfront parks. Taking advantage of waterfront with new housing and locating new industry and retail near freeway. Better walking, better biking, more transit access

18 Alternative 1 Overview Industry in the west, new housing and retail in the east Adds 1,950 new residential units Adds 436,00 square feet of office and retail Loses 1,613,000 square feet of industrial space Adds 360 Jobs

19 Alternative 2 New housing in the west, green industry in the east Adds 1,400 new residential units Adds 173,000 square feet of office and retail Loses 974,000 square feet of industrial space Adds 700 Jobs

20 Alternative 3 Overview Continuous residential waterfront and continuous east/west road Adds 3,750 new residential units Adds 279,000 square feet of office and retail - mostly new office to support green industry Loses 1,897,000 square feet of industrial space Adds 620 Jobs

21 Key Opportunity Site Options

22 Alternatives Comparison Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3

23 Preferred Alternative

24 Preferred Alternative

25 Overview Preferred Alternative Highlights Preserves food industry, including ConAgra Expands the Kennedy Tract neighborhood and creates a neighborhood Main Street on Fruitvale Avenue Rezoning Owens-Brockway helps them move out, better connects area, increases density near BART and adds open space Takes best advantage of Tidewater for industry by supporting reinvestment with green jobs, and providing AVISION housing FOR near park space

26 Overview Preferred Alternative Highlights Bay Trail Continued development of a continuous waterfront Bay Trail, potentially including at ConAgra, across Fruitvale, and nearly to High Street. Would provide on-street connections where waterfront connections cannot be made due to businesses unlikely to relocate within the term of the Plan. New Parks Would create a new 7-acre waterfront park adjacent to the residential area. Would create a 1-acre park at center of highest density new development.

27 Overview Preferred Alternative Overview Adds 2,450 new residential units Adds 260,000 square feet of office and retail - mostly new retail along High Street Loses 770,000 square feet of industrial space - Less than total industrial space of Owens Brockway

28 Parks and Open Space Overview of Existing and Proposed Parks A tour through the Plan Area from west to east Streetscape and Public Realm Conditions

29 Bicycle & Pedestrian Access

30 Bay Trail at Western Boundary

31 Bay Trail at Embarcadero Cove

32 Livingston Pier / Skate Park Site

33 Cryer Boatworks Site

34 Bay Trail Entering Union Point Park

35 Union Point Park

36 Bay Trail Leaving Union Point Park

37 Bay Trail Leaving Union Point Park

38 ConAgra and Cemex

39 Park Street Bridge

40 Signature Properties

41 UC Berkeley Boathouse

42 Derby and Lancaster Pocket Parks

43 Fruitvale Bridge

44 Owens Brockway / Warehousing

45 A-1 Self Storage

46 Hanson Aggregate / Gallagher & Burk Asphalt

47 Tidewater Boathouse

48 South of Tidewater

49 MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park

50 MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline Park

51 San Leandro Bay

52 Pedestrian & Bicycle Conditions

53 Café Seating & Sidewalk Conditions

54 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street

55 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street Industrial to Remain

56 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street Residential and Parks to Remain

57 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street Commercial to Remain

58 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street New Residential and Parks

59 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street New Commercial

60 Fruitvale Avenue Main Street New Main Street

61 Next Steps December-January the team is presenting the 3 alternatives and preferred alternative to: Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Planning Commission CED Committee City Council January-April prepare Specific Plan May Public review June-August revise Specific Plan TBD presentations to public bodies August-2011 EIR

62 Central Estuary Plan A VISION FOR OAKLAND S WATERFRONT Specific Plan and Environmental Assessment Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission December 9, 2009

63 Alternatives Potential for Change

64 Comparison Fiscal Impact

65 Derby and Lancaster Pocket Parks