India Basin/Hunters Point Shoreline Community Workshop May 21, 2008
Workshop Agenda Welcome Process Overview Context & Existing Conditions Presentation of Draft Concepts Land Use and Open Space Priorities Circulation Building Scale Small Group Discussion Group Report Backs Q & A Next Steps
Study Area Hunters Point Shoreline Area, also known as India Basin Shoreline Neighborhood, also known as. BVHP Survey Area C
Goals of the Planning Process Implement the 2002 Bayview Hunters Point Community Revitalization Concept Plan Create a cohesive plan, including land use regulations and design standards, that enhances the neighborhood and shoreline Prioritize community benefits and services Amend the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan
Vision for India Basin Mixed-use neighborhood Development that is compatible with context and character Build on the unique shoreline location, Ensure significant access and open space amenities Walkable community Plan Components Land Use Form Amenities
Plan Components How to Realize Vision 1. Amendment to the General Plan: BVHP Area Plan Policy framework, reflects the big picture vision for India Basin and establishes the guiding framework Land use diagram, circulation framework, open space priorities 2. Zoning controls and design guidelines Tools to achieve the type and quality of development envisioned in India Basin Guide and review future development proposals on private land Guide public realm improvements in the Plan Area 3. Redevelopment Plan Amendment Implement India Basin s prioritized improvements and amenities Guide future decisions about funding and resources, land acquisition, negotiations with property owners
Where We ve Been Workshop #1: August 2007 Reviewed planning objectives Identified of key issues, areas of consensus, competing ideas Workshop #2: October 2008 Refined objectives Discussed 3 land use alternatives Community Meeting: January 2008 Overview of all BVHP planning efforts and development projects Context for change
Where We ve Been 3 Alternatives (October, 2007)
Where We ve Been BVHP PAC input on process and issues Stakeholder meetings Office Hours Existing conditions analysis and context studies
Where are we now? Tonight: Discuss draft land use concept and urban form proposals Land Use Concept Open Space Priority Zones Circulation Concept Building Scale Concept Build off of areas of consensus Answer key questions Tonight s work will inform: Plan development Future zoning districts, development controls, design guidelines Implementation priorities
Understanding and Learning From the Context
Planning Context Policy Direction Existing Conditions Surrounding Plans and Proposals
India Basin Industrial Park Heron s Head Park Hunters View (SFHA) India Basin Northridge Westbrook (SFHA) Hunters Point Shipyard Parcel B
Context: Community Revitalization Concept Plan
Context: General Plan Direction Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan
Context: Other Plans and Policies BCDC (Bay Conservation and Development Commission) Plans and Policies Review and regulate projects within100 shoreline buffer (from mean high tide line) Priority maintaining significant public access to the shoreline Port of San Francisco Waterfront Land Use Plan Contains general guidelines and policies regarding waterfront planning
Context: Existing Zoning P M-2 M-1 NC-2
Context: Interim Zoning Controls Adopted 2006 Applies to both NC and M zoned parcels Conditional Use approval required for change of use or new construction Interim controls expire in June, 2009
Context: Existing Height Districts 40 ft. OS
Context: Topography Topography in the area affects walkability Focus on creating pedestrian connections and accessible land uses, taking topo into account Third Street
Context: Block Pattern India Basin: Undefined and Irregular Block Pattern, lack of a street grid More traditional Bayview grid pattern
Context: Ownership Patterns Private Public
Context: Open Space Patterns Wide range of open space uses Active Passive Potential opportunities for improving existing open space Gap in the Bay Trail Limits access Closing the gap will improve connectivity Existing trail ROW, opportunities for improvements Bay Trail Gap Heron s Head primarily passive recreation Active recreation Existing OS, opportunity for improvements Planned future park
Context: Historic Character India Basin is an older part of San Francisco 900 Innes recent landmarking Future planning and design will take into account historic character of the community
Context: Surrounding Plans and Proposals Hunters Point Shipyard, Phase 1: Hunters View: Phase 1: 280 units, late 2011 Phase 2: 260 units, 2013 Phase 3: 260 units, 2015 (approx 800 units total; includes replacement of 267 units) Approx. 1400 units, 40 ac open space construction begins in 2009, completed in 2012 or 2013 Hunters Point Shipyard/Candlestick Point Phase 2: Up to 10,000 units 2,000,000 sf commercial New stadium 400 ac open space/rec 3 phases, over a 20 year development timeline
Context: Asset Mapping
Planning Concepts
4 Concept Maps for Discussion Land Use Recreation and Open Space Priority Zones Circulation Building Scale working together to form the basis of the India Basin Plan
Map #1: Land Use Concept Key Elements Create a neighborhood, destination and sense of place Take advantage of the location emphasize the shoreline and India Basin s unique qualities Ensure flexibility and focus on form Emphasize creative land uses think outside of the box in terms of uses, and mix
Emerging Technologies Employment District Land Uses: Innovative Job Center Conference Center, Visitor Attraction, Hotel Retail to complement employment uses Open Space and Rec. activities
Emerging Technologies Employment District
Hillside Hillside Transition Transition District District Land Uses: Residential Neighborhood services, retail and/or office Open space and rec. uses Passive Community garden Interpretive center
Hillside Transition District
Maritime Neighborhood Center District Land Uses: Neighborhood-serving retail/residential above Recreation and shoreline activities Cultural/community serving use Arts and limited light industry
Maritime Neighborhood Center District
Innovative Mixed-Use District Commercial office Creative industries Industrial & R&D Variety of residential types Neighborhoodserving retail and services Hotel/visitor serving use Open space and rec.
Innovative Mixed Use District
Shoreline Recreation Access Zone Improvements & Amenities: Public shoreline protection and access Maintain and improve existing rec. and open space areas Complete the Bay Trail Future open space and rec. opportunity sites
Shoreline Recreation Access Zone
Map #2: Recreation & Open Space Priority Zones Overlay to the land use concept Open space is an important aspect of each district each contains a priority zone Specific location, acquisition strategy, and programming will be determined through plan implementation
Map #3: Circulation Concept - Principles Promote walkability, access, and connections to the shoreline. Create connections within India Basin, and to adjacent neighborhoods and amenities. Improve existing rights-of-way Focus on key intersection improvements Conceptual ideas to spur discussion
Map #4: Building Scale Concept - Principles Building heights should step down towards the water to protect public views of the water and encourage shoreline access; Heights should be varied to avoid monolithic walls of development Taller buildings can be located at strategic locations, to help create visual and physical focus within India Basin.
Small Group Discussions
Small Group Discussions Please discuss key questions about maps Land Use Open Space Priorities Circulation Building Scale Note areas of agreement and/or disagreement on the large base maps Report back on key points for each of the discussion topics
Questions & Answers and Next Steps
Next Steps Ongoing outreach through BVHP PAC Office hours July 2008 Public Workshop #4 Fall 2008 Refined concepts Design standards and guidelines Implementation Strategies
Next Steps Develop General Plan Amendment framework Refine land use concept Explore preliminary zoning categories Create design guidelines and development standards Prepare for the Redevelopment Plan Amendment Amenities costing and prioritization Analyzing financial mechanisms (Tax Increment Financing) Continued coordination with Hunters Point Shipyard/Candlestick Point project
Additional Questions or Comments Please call or email: Adena Friedman, San Francisco Planning Department 415-558-6679 adena.friedman@sfgov.org Kelley Kahn, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency 415-749-2419 kelley.kahn@sfgov.org
Thank you very much for participating!
India Basin/Hunters Point Shoreline Community Workshop May 21, 2008