Isabel Neighborhood Plan: Alternatives

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1 Isabel Neighborhood Plan: Alternatives Presented by: Lori Parks, Associate Planner February 2, 2015

2 Agenda 1. Background on BART to Livermore 2. Isabel Neighborhood Plan 3. Alternative Scenarios 4. General Plan Consistency 5. Questions and Discussion

3 History of BART to Livermore 1962 BART District Formed Mid 1980 s Planning for Dublin/Pleasanton extension; BART purchases Isabel and Greenville sites 1998 Dublin/Pleasanton line opens 2010 BART completes Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to study potential alignments 2011 City adopts Keep BART on I-580 Initiative 2012 BART begins Project EIR to extend BART in I-580 median to Isabel Avenue 2014 Measure BB is approved, allocating $400 million for BART to Livermore

4 General Plan Policy: BART to ACE Isabel Station (Phase 1) Dublin Pleasanton BART Greenville Station (Phase 2) BART extension to Isabel BART extension to Greenville

5 BART to Livermore

6 Alternatives to Full BART Diesel Multiple Unit or Electric Multiple Unit (DMU/EMU): Station at I-580/Isabel Avenue interchange, with transfer to BART service at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station

7 Alternatives to Full BART Express Bus/Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Enhanced rapid bus service to/from Livermore, including a direct bus connection from I- 580 express lanes and the Dublin/Pleasanton Station Enhanced Bus Service: Enhanced rapid bus service to/from Livermore, with no major infrastructure constructed

8 BART to Livermore: Tentative Schedule Draft Environmental Impact Report: early 2017 BART Board consideration: Fall 2017 NEPA, full funding plan, detailed design/engineering, right-of-way acquisition, construction BART service to Isabel:

9 Benefits Transit Option for Residents Economic Development Environmental Quality Opportunity for transit-oriented development

10 Costco Isabel Neighborhood Plan

11 Isabel Neighborhood Plan Elements Land Use Designations Design Standards and Guidelines Public Infrastructure Improvements - Transportation - Utilities - Community Facilities Implementation Plan - Financing Strategy

12 Relationship to BART to Livermore 1. City Council adoption of the Isabel Neighborhood Plan 2. BART Board of Directors decision on BART extension to Livermore - System Expansion Criteria 3. Inclusion in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy - Project Evaluation

13 Isabel Neighborhood Plan Process We are here Spring Summer Fall 2017

14 Opportunities and Constraints Shea Homes: under construction

15 Community Engagement Rotary Clubs Las Positas College student government Livermore Charter School Council Springtown HOA School District s Parent Teacher Council Livermore Downtown, Inc. Livermore Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Livermore National Lab Developer focus group Commercial property owners Building Industry Association of the Bay Area Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce Sandia National Lab Premium Outlets Management Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District Tazetta Vineyard Innovation Tri-Valley Tri-Valley Conservancy Friends of the Vineyards Sierra Club Cornerstone Fellowship Church Housing Authority of the City of Livermore Alameda County Social Services Agency Axis Community Health BRIDGE Housing Corporation Eden Housing, Inc. Senior Support of the Tri-Valley Open Heart Kitchen Horizons Winegrowers Government Committee Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Board Farmer s Market Wine Festival Residents of Isabel neighborhood Residents of adjacent neighborhood

16 2015 Online Survey Results Strong support for full BART to Livermore 83% 15% Getting Full BART to Livermore Considering alternatives to full BART service

17 Concerns Compatibility with existing neighborhoods Parking availability Localized traffic impacts Safety and security Effects on scenic views and aesthetics Water supply and overall growth impacts Airport compatibility

18 Isabel Neighborhood Plan Objectives: Create a vibrant neighborhood Take advantage of regional rail service to address citywide goals Support transit ridership

19 Vision for the Neighborhood Complete mix of uses and amenities

20 Vision for the Neighborhood Well-Connected Pedestrian & Bike Network

21 Vision for the Neighborhood Access to Open Space, Arroyos, & Views

22 Vision for the Neighborhood High Quality Design

23 Vision for the Neighborhood Community Gathering Spaces

24 Vision for the Neighborhood Compatibility with Existing Uses

25 Preliminary Level of New Development under Alternatives Land Use Type Within the ½ mile radius of BART station (focus area) Outside the ½ mile radius Total New Development in Planning Area Residential (housing units) 4, ,225 Non-residential (square feet) 1,950,000 1,050,000 3,000,000 Neighborhood Commercial 375, ,000 Jobs 7,470 2,800 10,270

26 Alternative Scenarios

27 Residential Categories Neighborhood Transition Neighborhood Village Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Core

28 BART Station Bus stops integrated with street network

29 Similarities Neighborhood retail center Open space buffers along creeks Inter-connected pathway network Office uses buffer residential uses from I-580

30 Alternative 1: Main Street A centrally-located neighborhood park An east-west Main Street between Isabel Ave and Collier Canyon Walkable tech hub with incubator spaces

31 Alternative 2: Two Centers New office and business park uses located throughout the neighborhood Two neighborhood retail centers one north and one south of I-580

32 Alternative 2: Two Centers Three new neighborhood parks A pedestrian and bike bridge over I-580 Continuous trail loop

33 Alternative 3: Arroyo Plaza Ground floor retail lines streets linking the BART station, a shopping center, and residential area Streets are oriented diagonally, consistent with Independence Drive

34 Alternative 3: Arroyo Plaza Two new neighborhood parks Ped/bike bridge over I-580 and continuous trail loop

35 Walkable Scale Downtown Livermore Isabel Neighborhood

36 Preliminary Findings from Outreach BART to Livermore Project: continued strong overall support Overall Preference: Alternative 1 (Main Street) Housing: some excitement over housing opportunities; also concerns about the character/scale of new residential development and effects on public services Commercial/Retail: preference for Main Street (Alt 1), with some interest in Two Centers (Alt 2) Office/Business Park: Tech Hub (Alt 1) Open Space: preference for Two Centers (Alt 2) - three parks Transportation/Parking: concerns about sufficient station parking and traffic and overflow parking on local streets preference for Main Street (Alt 1) with pedestrian/bicycle bridge over I-580 at Collier Canyon (Alts 2 and 3) Specific Requests by Property Owners

37 General Plan Policies Objective LU-1.1 Locate new development so as to create a consolidated pattern of urbanization, maximizing the use of existing public services and facilities. Goal CIR-8: Goal LU-3 Ensure a well-coordinated regional transportation system that serves Livermore and the surrounding region. Provide areas for high-density mixed-use development near transit. Goal Housing-1: Address the diverse housing needs of all economic segments of the community by allowing for a range of housing types, price levels, and density. Goal ED-2: Balance the supply of job and housing opportunities in Livermore, and match jobs and wages to housing prices.

38 General Plan Consistency Existing (2015) General Plan Capacity Remaining Capacity Housing Units 31,042 40,160 9,118 Jobs 51,140 87,960 36,820

39 Residential Development Overtime Units in Single-Family Structures Units in All Multifamily Structures General Plan Update

40 Scenic Corridor Policy

41 Scenic Corridor Existing Exemption to Scenic Corridor policy Isabel Neighborhood Plan Focus Area

42 Airport Protection Area Existing APA boundary Area that would need amendment to APA policy

43 Airport Safety Zones

44 Airport Noise Compatibility Zones

45 Next Steps Continue outreach Online survey on Alternatives City Council: February 29, 2016 Draft Preferred Plan and Key Policy Framework Project website:

46 Recommendation Provide feedback on the preferred elements of the Alternatives Recommendations to City Council for the development of a Preferred Plan

47 Recommendation 1. Carry forward the overall level of new development reflected in the Alternatives. o Focus on maintaining Livermore character and compatibility with adjacent uses 2. Use Alternative 1 (Main Street) as the basis for the Preferred Plan with respect to: o Street network o Mix of housing types o Primary retail center location o Tech Hub office cluster

48 Recommendation 3. Incorporate the following features from Alternatives 2 or 3 into the Preferred Plan: Pathway network, including the pedestrian/bicycle bridge over I-580 at Collier Canyon Creek Three neighborhood parks 4. Explore the potential for a new street connection to Sutter Street. 5. Create a new land use category that would apply to the BART-owned sites to allow for a mix of transit-oriented uses, including station facilities.

49 Recommendation 6. Address the following considerations related to the conceptual framework of the Preferred Plan: Potential station parking options north of the freeway and strategies to reduce spillover to neighborhoods. Improvements to the existing transportation network that will be considered to mitigate potential impacts. Address the projected demand for water, schools, parks, public safety, childcare, and other community uses in the Public Services and Infrastructure Needs Assessment, including potential locations for new facilities.

50 Recommendation 6 (cont d). Incorporate the following concepts into the preliminary Design Guidelines: Livermore s unique character pedestrian oriented scale compatibility with existing and new residential neighborhoods compatibility between residential and office/retail uses greenery and open space well-articulated office development universal design and accessibility green building features (i.e., energy efficiency, water conservation, heat island effect, wildlife habitat, etc.) Tech Hub characteristics

51 Alternative 1: Main Street

52 Alternative 2: Two Centers

53 Alternative 3: Arroyo Plaza

54 Requests for Consideration Chamberlin: wider range of permitted land uses; Scenic Corridor amendments to increase height limits and allow a pylon sign Condor Fund: Neighborhood Transition TJR Real Estate: no new street connection across parcels (shown on Alt 2) Interstate Storage: dual designation to allow existing use with possibility to redevelop as residential Gandolfo: Neighborhood Transition Kent: Neighborhood Transition Hicks: Neighborhood Transition

55 Condor Fund Chamberlin Kent TJR Real Estate G&M Interstate Storage Hicks