ATTACHMENT. To the west, north, and east of the block, primarily singlefamily detached residential patterns, with some townhouses, predominate.

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1 COMMENT / REVISION MATRIX (as of ) for Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan 1 2 Resolve inconsistency between American Legion site area noted in Map AC 1.29 AC and Table Add acreage to Ball Family Burial Ground (BFBG) in last bullet. (0.22 acres) 3 4 Correct study area acreage replace 8.7 acres with correct "9.4 acres". The study area includes 8.7 acres of property located The study area includes 9.4 acres of property located northwest of the Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road northwest of the Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road intersection, just north of the Virginia Square Metro Station intersection, just north of the Virginia Square Metro Station Area boundary. Area boundary. 4 5 Include in context mention of Wentworth and the duplexes along Lincoln, as well as Lynnbrook townhouses on 13th Street. Also mention existence of BFBG, and the Y and Legion as institutional uses currently on the block. To the west, north, and east of the block, primarily singlefamily detached residential patterns, with some townhouses, predominate. To the west, north, and east of the block, existing development primarily comprises single family detached residences, duplexes, some townhouses (including Lynnbrook and Bromptons), and the Wentworth condominium building west of North Lincoln Street. 5 7 Throughout document, be consistent with Ball Family Burial Grounds or Ball Family Burial Ground. 6 7 Revise first sentence to say :BFBG is a pipe stem lot with access through the stem that meets Washington Boulevard between Wash Blvd and Wash Blvd, (with access easement, if that's the case). Ball Family Burial Grounds (8 instances) Ball Family Burial Ground The Ball Family Burial Grounds are on the interior of the block, accessible by a pipe stem lot, as indicated on a historical marker on Washington Boulevard, but otherwise hidden to the public. The Ball Family Burial Grounds sit on a pipe stem lot with access through the stem that meets Washington Boulevard between 3427 and 3435 Washington Boulevard. A historical marker sits along Washington Boulevard, but otherwise this resource is hidden from the public. 7 7 Incorporate reference to the fact that the "Robert Ball Burial Grounds were designated as a local historic district by the County in 1978". It is one of Arlington s oldest family burial grounds. The Robert Ball Burial Grounds are one of Arlington s oldest family burial grounds, and were designated as a local historic district by the County in If there is a goal regarding future tree canopy coverage in this area, please state what that is. 9 8 Revise description of distance to Metro not by walking time, but more so on walking distance (e.g. several blocks from ); Consider depicting these distances on a map already in document Revise text description of distances to park away from walking time, by tiers of proximity. Future tree canopy coverage should remain at or even exceed 25%, given the opportunities for new street trees and open space improvements, combined with existing canopy preservation goals. The project area is within minutes walking distance The project area is within walking distance from two from two Metrorail stations: It is 1,270 from the Virginia Metrorail stations: It is 1,270 from the Virginia Square Square Metro Station and 1,500 from the Clarendon Metro Metro Station and 1,500 from the Clarendon Metro Station. Station. (Map updated accordingly). The study area is within a 15 minute walk of three schools The study area is within generally close proximity to three and 15 parks, but there is only one school (Arlington schools and 15 parks, but there is only one school (Arlington Science Focus School), and no parks, within a 5 minute walk Science Focus School), although none are located within or of the site. immediately abutting the study area Parks map instead of Washington Lee H.S., revise label to say APS owned Washington Lee High School APS owned field field? Fix legend for Low Residential (11 15) to be sunny yellow, not green as Legend corrected to address comment shown Consider mentioning that the GLUP also evolved as other County infrastructure came along such as Metro. This evolution coincided with a gradually increasing number and level of sophistication in the land use designations included on the GLUP map. This evolution included a notable increase in the number and level of sophistication of land use designations included on the GLUP map, that generally coincided with transitoriented development planning around Metro beginning in the 1970s As is done with the Master Transportation Plan, make reference to Public Spaces Master Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan Maybe consider different wording for fully, given that elements were adopted incrementally but then some have also been amended/updated since then. At the time of this study, the County s Department of Parks and Recreation was leading an effort to update the Public Spaces Master Plan. Fully adopted in 2011, Arlington s Master Transportation Plan (MTP) provides general guidance for Arlington s transportation system through At the time of this study, the County s Department of Parks and Recreation was leading an effort to update the Public Spaces Master Plan, another element of Arlington s Comprehensive Plan. Arlington s Master Transportation Plan (MTP) provides general guidance for Arlington s transportation system through

2 COMMENT / REVISION MATRIX (as of ) for Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan Correct study area acreage replace 8.7 acres with correct "9.4 acres". As it exists, the 8.67 acre study area is effectively bound on As it exists, the 9.4 acre study area is effectively bound on all sides by streets, without any through street connections. all sides by streets, without any through street connections Reference exact places in the MTP where its policy calls for enhanced grid through large blocks. To advance its objective of achieving a well connected To advance its objective of achieving a well connected network of streets compatible with adjacent land uses, the network of streets compatible with adjacent land uses, the MTP Streets Element calls for enhancing the connectivity of MTP Streets Element calls for enhancing the connectivity of the existing street network by constructing new streets with redevelopment of large blocks. the existing street network by constructing new streets with redevelopment of large blocks (General Policy C, Street Policy #6) Mention retail equivalents in description of Arlington Retail Plan. The Plan provides general and over arching guidance for retail county wide, in addition to proposing recommended The Plan provides general and over arching guidance for retail and retail equivalents county wide, in addition to retail street types along major planning corridors and areas. proposing recommended retail street types along major planning corridors and areas Amend labels/graphics for orange lines should say bicycle access and fire pedestrian only connection pedestrian and bicycle access access, as well as pedestrian access Consider whether to include Guiding Principles in Text Only (or by Topic Area/punch line) here, before getting into more detail whether they already are located later in the document Address legibility of dimensions depicted in cross sections on this page. Sections revised and re labeled to increase legibility of dimensions Check and correct as needed timing of the Streets Element (2011, or amended Oct. 2016?) Revise to focus on the question of For what modes are we making the block more permeable, and to what degree? Based upon guidance from Arlington s Master Transportation Plan: Streets Element (2011), Bicycle Element (2008), and Parking and Curb Space Management Element (2009), there are several general benefits of street connectivity, such as: A question receiving a lot of attention in the study is whether, and to what degree, should there be north south and east west through block connectivity established with future redevelopment in the study area. Based upon guidance from Arlington s Master Transportation Plan: Streets Element (2011, amended in 2016), Bicycle Element (2008), and Parking and Curb Space Management Element (2009), there are several general benefits of street connectivity, such as: A question receiving a lot of attention in the study was for what modes are we making the block more permeable, and to what degree? Last sentence, 2nd paragraph: revise end to read to reflect sound urban design principles to the extent possible The building form and massing models depicted on the following pages were generated to show development consistent with GLUP and zoning maximums (with and without bonus density where applicable) for each assumed scenario, building forms compatible with surrounding development, and reflecting sound urban design principles to the extent possible. The building form and massing models depicted on the following pages were generated to show development consistent with GLUP and zoning maximums (with and without bonus density where applicable). For each assumed scenario, building forms were modeled to be as compatible with surrounding development as possible, and to generally reflect sound urban design principles Second sentence, 3rd paragraph: Clarify that most members not convinced The LRPC discussion focused on the guiding principles, The LRPC discussion focused on the guiding principles, that vehicular street connections needed". streets, connectivity, open space, and building form and massing. Most members were not convinced that a north/south street connection to 13th Street North was needed. streets, connectivity, open space, and building form and massing. Most members were not convinced that a north/south street connection to 13th Street North was needed for vehicular traffic nd paragraph, be clear on what the latter scenario actually is. Staff has selected this latter scenario and its key attributes Staff then selected Scenario 5 from the LRPC #4 meeting to help inform and influence additional staff analysis and development of further refined recommendations, ultimately for County Board consideration. and its key attributes to help inform and influence additional staff analysis and development of further refined recommendations, ultimately for County Board consideration Plan legend on page and labels on map should be A, B, C, D, and E, to avoid 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 A, B, C, D, E confusion with Scenario #s Switch to using letters as identifiers in text and on graphics, instead of numbers, to avoid confusion with Scenario #s. Letters used as identifiers, instead of numbers 2

3 COMMENT / REVISION MATRIX (as of ) for Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan Should clarify in text that this model, modified for Scenario 5, is based upon modified assumptions and explain what they are. In LRPC #3 and #4 meetings, participants commented on several occasions about the direct effects that assumptions about average unit size and amount of bonus density have on the resulting massing models. In response, staff generated additional modeling based upon lesser assumptions for average residential unit size and the percentage of bonus density reflected with each site. In LRPC #3 and #4 meetings, participants commented on several occasions about the direct effects that assumptions about average unit size and amount of bonus density have on the resulting massing models. In response, staff generated additional modeling based upon lesser assumptions for average residential unit size (950 gross square feet per unit, reduced from 1,100 square feet) and the percentage of bonus density reflected with each site (20% increase in density through bonus and green building incentive density, reduced from 40% increase) Be consistent in terms of consistency in spelling of Road vs. Rd. Rd. Road Revise sentence above images to more accurately describe the full range of what is being depicted in the six thumbnail images Consider cross references to sections shown on page 29 to better understand spatial relationships for specific areas Precedent images should fit within recommended building heights need to consider different images, especially for lower two photos consider using Clarendon Station Office between Clarendon Blvd and Highland Street as office example Revise models to show office heights consistent with plan recommendations (70 feet) Add info on the time of year the counts were taken, and appropriateness (or not) relative to transportation analysis protocols The form and massing images below provide a more detailed view of three transition zones within the study area Exhibits 6 and 7 also illustrate overall impacts of what exactly? Exhibits 6 and 7 also illustrate the share of estimated trips in each scenario that are assumed to be non automobile trips, which would reduce the overall impacts future development in the study area would have on the The images below provide a more detailed view of several places within the study area where managing the placement and heights of buildings to establish deliberate transitions between new development and existing buildings or landscape resources is particularly important. [There is not a clear, direct relationship between exhibits on page 28 and 29. Instead, several street labels were added on exhibits on page 28 to further clarify the areas depicted in a few images.] Precedent photos replaced for several examples. surrounding street network. All scenarios are shown to have more non automobile peak hour trips than automobile peak hour trips. Models updated to be consistent with recommended building heights. Counts provided by applicants in application material date to June In terms of non automobile peak hour trips, the estimates indicate that all scenarios would result in more of these types of trips than automobile trips during the peak hour. This anticipated result, based in part due to the study area s proximity to Metro and multimodal transportation options, and its location in a generally walkable environment, would help to reduce the overall adverse impacts future development in the study area would have on the surrounding street network Regarding student generation, add language clarifying assumptions about % CAFs on site, and how numbers would vary widely based on different % of CAFs Revise 4th paragraph that speaks to benefits of through grid specific to this block Added the following NOTE: NOTES: The Bonus density scenarios above assume an average of 20% committed affordable housing units on site within the study area. Base scenarios assume no committed affordable housing units on site. Given that the actual number of on site committed affordable housing units developed within the study area may vary from these assumptions, the above figures for each scenario (Base and Bonus) may best be understood as bracketing a range, within which the actual number of students may ultimately fall. Several examples of benefits are provided in the draft 3

4 COMMENT / REVISION MATRIX (as of ) for Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan Be more specific about ways in which input was collected on Guiding Principles. These ideas, first introduced by staff as a preliminary collection of thoughts, and further refined based on input from the LRPC and broader community, are largely articulated in this section as Guiding Principles Proofread 2nd paragraph At their core, the Guiding Principles that follow can be thought of as aspirational goals for the area sought to be achieved through future redevelopment and improvement projects. They can equally be understood as over arching guidelines that should inform and influence future projects in the area so that the vision and recommendations of this Study Plus and Concept Plan can be advanced most effectively. Recognizing that the specifics of future development proposals and other projects will certainly vary from the form and massing models and plan illustrative plan exhibits included herein, these Guiding Principles will play an important role in the evaluation of future projects for consistency with the goals and intent of the Study Plus and Concept Plan. Based on input from the LRPC (through meeting discussions and written comments) and the broader community (through input from the May open house and written comments) staff further refined these ideas, which are largely articulated in this section as a collective set of Guiding Principles. At their core, the Guiding Principles are essentially aspirational goals for the area that should be achieved through future redevelopment and improvement projects. They can equally be understood as a set of guidelines that should inform and influence future projects in the area, to most effectively advance the vision and recommendations of this Study Plus and Concept Plan. Recognizing that future development proposals and other projects will include details that invariably vary from the form and massing models and illustrative plan exhibits included herein, these Guiding Principles will play an important role in the evaluation of future projects for consistency with the goals and intent of the Study Plus and Concept Plan Bundle and set the existing conditions photos within a box of their own for Photos bundled through graphic design updates. better graphic design layout Increase brightness for the orthophoto used for bottom image. Brightness increased Revise Guiding Principle #2 to make clear reference to green buffers, connections/row, and other specific strategies to establish transitions and mitigate height and density Provide more specific information about each precedent image (Maybe THROUGHOUT GUIDING PRINCIPLES) Remove 2nd sentence from caption. These developments include a mix of market rate and committed affordable housing. The Jordan development (below) included a land swap as a way of achieving the necessary revenue from market rate townhomes across the street to support its affordable units. These developments include a mix of market rate and committed affordable housing Identify range of uses provided for in the precedent examples Add new Guiding Principle re treatment of building faces fronting on interior Guiding Principle #15 added to document. connections of the block Last paragraph be clear that these images are not meant to be a limiting set of examples. This text already existed in the draft Think about a different label for Tree Save Area, maybe PRESERVE Label changed accordingly. EXISTING TREES Revise label on map from "Ball Family Cemetery" to "Ball Family Burial Label changed accordingly. Grounds" Replace several of the precedent images with other, more examples, that perhaps are more pedestrian oriented painted green, pavers, or grasscrete? Images added/updated accordingly Height Map: in legend change not to exceed to up to Legend changed accordingly Height Map: add very narrow strip of 3 story heights along north and western Map graphic updated accordingly. edges bordering 13th Street and facing Kansas Street For #3 and #5, correct street name from 12 th Road South, and replace with 12 th Road North. 12th Road South 12th Road North 4

5 COMMENT / REVISION MATRIX (as of ) for Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan 57 Gen. Should the plan address future vision for Washington Blvd, for example, through inclusion of inset on street parking? Guiding Principle #4 includes updated text in caption that reinforces the potential benefit of on street parking on Washington Boulevard included with future redevelopment. 5