Agenda Item Executive Summary Title: Downtown Master Plan Task Force - Streetscape & Signage Update (Policy Direction) Presenter: Agenda Date: 04/03/2018 Ordinance Resolution Bid Authorization/Award Consent: YES NO Policy Direction Informational Only Item History: Megan Pierce, Assistant Village Manager & David Schoon Community Development Director 5-9-17 - Village Council agreed to pursue Teska Associates services to assist the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) Task Force with reviewing the 2009 Streetscape Plan and incorporating streetscape design concepts identified in the Downtown Master Plan. 9-19-17 - Village Council approved Resolution No. R-65-2017: Downtown Master Plan Streetscape Consulting Services with Teska Associates. 2-6-18 - DMP Task force provided the Village Council with an update regarding its work on the Elm Street Business District Streetscape. Executive Summary: On April 3, 2018, the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) Task Force will provide the Village Council with an update regarding the Task Force's continued work on the Elm Street Business District streetscape and signage plan. Meg Benson, DMP Task Force member, and Village Trustee Scott Myers, the Council DMP representative, along with Jodi Mariano of Teska Associates will review the attached presentation regarding the final streetscape and signage design concepts, which have been further refined since the Task Force presentation to the Council on February 6, 2018. Attached is a separate memo further elaborating on the streetscape and signage plan work to date and the direction the Task Force is requesting from the Village Council. Recommendation: Provide policy direction. Attachments: Attachment A: Staff Report for April 3, 2018, Village Council Meeting Attachment B: Final Streetscape & Signage Plan Presentation prepared by Teska Associates. Attachment C: Written Public Comments Received Since February 6, 2018 Village Council Meeting
MEMORANDUM VILLAGE OF WINNETKA TO: FROM: VILLAGE COUNCIL MEGAN PIERCE, ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER DAVID SCHOON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DATE: MARCH 29, 2018 SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE - STREETCAPE & SIGNAGE UPDATE (POLICY DIRECTION) On April 3, 2018, the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) Task Force will provide the Village Council with an update regarding the Task Force's continued work on the Elm Street Business District streetscape and signage plan. Meg Benson, DMP Task Force member, and Village Trustee Scott Myers, the Council DMP representative, along with Jodi Mariano of Teska Associates will review the attached presentation regarding the final streetscape and signage design concepts, which have been further refined since the Task Force presentation to the Council on February 6, 2018. Since the February update to the Council, a number of activities have occurred in addition to the Task Force having met. The Village has held one additional public open house and one community outreach event. In addition, Village staff has met with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) staff to discuss the streetscape concepts for Green Bay Road and to better understand the different processes to receive approval from IDOT to make streetscape improvements within the Green Bay Road right-ofway, which is a State highway. Also, Jon Talty, the DMP Task Force chair, Trustee Myers, Jodi, and staff met with the Terry Dason, Executive Director of the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce to review the proposed streetscape improvements and to discuss its impacts. We will be prepared to provide an update of these meetings and activities on April 3. Also, attached is a copy of written public correspondence that the Village has received since the last Village Council discussion on the proposed streetscape improvements. Also since February, Teska Associates has taken the preliminary design concepts and applied them throughout the Elm Street Business District. Teska reviewed the following with the Task Force on February 26: (a) design plans for all street frontages and intersections within the study area; (b) a draft phasing plan; and (c) preliminary cost estimates. Task Force members focused on the impact of some of the design elements from the shopping/dining street typology, as well as phasing and costs. The following addresses these items. SHOPPING/DINING STREET TYPOLOGY One of the primary design goals is to create gathering places along the shopping/dining streetscapes. Given the narrow width of existing sidewalks, it was decided to create gathering places at street intersections by adding or expanding existing bump outs. This requires the loss of some on-street parking spaces to create space for the expanded bump outs. Page 1
Another design element was to create more unobstructed sidewalk space on the existing narrow sidewalks to allow outdoor dining and other activities. This was accomplished by removing trees from the sidewalk and planting new planting trees in new bump outs at mid-block locations and expanded/new bump outs at the alleyway entrances. This too requires the loss of some on-street parking spaces. In addition, in laying out the on-street parking spaces, it was determined that some of the existing parking spaces did not meet typical stall dimension standards nor were the proper number or dimensions of handicapped parking spaces being provided. Accounting for these two items in the streetscape design also led to the reduction in a handful of parking spaces. When the shopping/dining street typology was created and previously presented to the Task Force and Village Council, it was identified that on that portion of Chestnut between Spruce and Elm there would be a loss of 6-7 parking spaces and a net loss of trees. In the attached materials, the shopping/dining typology has been applied to the related streets in the Elm Street Business District resulting in parking loss throughout the business district. In reviewing the streetscape at its February 26 meeting, Task Force members discussed the benefits of creating a more attractive and inviting streetscape by providing a space where residents and visitors want to come to shop and dine as well as gather. In addressing the loss of on-street parking, Task Force members identified ways of potentially mitigating that loss of parking, which include evaluating the allocation of parking between the three major user groups (shoppers, employees, resident commuters, and non-resident commuters) and identifying opportunities to incorporate additional public parking spaces in private redevelopment sites (e.g. the One Winnetka site and Post Office site). The Task Force also asked that Teska Associates incorporate in the streetscape design concept the on-street diagonal parking spaces along Chestnut between Oak and Elm, and also on Elm west of Chestnut, that were identified in the Downtown Master Plan. Based upon the revised streetscape design concept incorporating this change on Chestnut and Elm, the loss of on-street parking is approximately 27 spaces. (This number does not take into account any potential gain in parking from either the redevelopment of One Winnetka site or the Post Office site.) The proposed streetscape design also has an impact on trees. Given the limited environment in which trees have to grow when placed within the narrow sidewalk area, it is difficult for the trees to remain healthy and thrive. Placing them in bump out areas at intersections and mid-blocks will provide the trees with a larger planting area and a better opportunity to grow. The Village Forester has identified 57% of the existing trees for potential removal due to tree health reasons. Though the streetscape plan will result in a net decrease of 31 trees, the Task Force believes the remaining trees will be planted in an environment that will give them a better chance of succeeding. COST AND PHASING The cost of the proposed streetscape for the dining and shopping streets as well as gateway and signage package is estimated to be approximately $9.0 million. This estimate includes full streetscape cost including along the One Winnetka site and the Post Office site, which we understand are costs that may not be borne by the Village during the development process. The streetscape plan also includes a proposed phasing for the streetscape improvements. The Task Force has recommended Phase 1 to include streetscape improvements in both the East Elm area and the West Elm area with the goal of treating the business district as one area and facilitating for all to see the early benefits of the plans. However, phasing plans will require future consideration as the Village addresses site developments for One Winnetka and the Post Office. Page 2
SUMMARY At the April 3 meeting, the Task Force is looking for feedback and direction from the Village Council regarding the proposed streetscape design, estimated project cost, and phasing of the proposed improvements. Based upon the Council direction, the Task Force will then work with Teska Associates to finalize a streetscape plan document for the Task Force s consideration on April 24. The Task Force is tentatively scheduled to present its final report and recommendation to the Village Council on May 15. If a Council member has any questions regarding the attached materials prior to the April 3 meeting, they should contact either of us with their questions. Page 3
Elm Street Business District: Streetscape and Signage Plan VILLAGE OF WINNETKA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING Final Streetscape & Signage Planning Teska Associates 03 April 2018
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May PHASE 1 analysis tf 10. 30.17 PHASE 2 prelim master plan p tf tf vc PHASE 3 final master plan 12.04.17 01.15.18 02.06.18 p tf vc tf vc Task Public tf p vc Force Village Council 02.26.18 04.03.18 04.24.18 05.15.18
IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES 1 Streetscape should live within a budget & funding sources to be determined by the Council 2 Streetscape improvements that benefit Winnetka s residents should be higher priority. 3 Streetscape improvements to shopping/dining streets & intersections should be higher priority. 4 Streetscape improvements should coordinate public & private improvements with proposed streetscape improvements to maximize implementation efficiency. 5 Streetscape improvements should coordinate public & private improvements with proposed streetscape improvements to maximize implementation efficiency. 6 When phasing streetscape improvements, minimize disruption to streetscape improvements made in previous phases.
REPORTING BACK: VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING (02/06/18) KEY THEMES AND COMMENTS 1. Interest in narrowing crosswalk at Green Bay Road emphasis on IDOT coordination and evaluation of traffic impacts; 2. Support for focus on trees and seating areas at bumps outs; 3. Support for separating lighting from tree plantings; 4. Concur with maintaining outdoor café spaces with clear sidewalk passing area; 5. Interest in incorporating community postings at kiosks; 6. Consider how community events may benefit from or be impacted by proposed streetscape; and 7. Address costs and budget concerns in planning. IDOT COORDINATION MEETING (02/23/18) KEY THEMES AND COMMENTS 1. Focus on process to move forward with road diet per the Downtown Master Plan; 2. Purpose of road diet is for pedestrian safety at the Elm/Green Bay intersection; 3. Green Bay Rd transferred jurisdiction in both Kenilworth & Glencoe; IDOT interest to transfer entire section of Green Bay Rd in Winnetka; and 4. Jurisdictional Transfer may occur with or without funding assistance from IDOT/grants.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Key items for tonight s conversation Consistent with Downtown Master Plan goals, the Streetscape and Signage Plan would provide an enhanced shopping and dining environment and more pedestrian friendly experiences. Trade offs include: Parking Impacts strategies to mitigate a 10% parking loss; Tree Impacts new strategies for tree planting that improve tree health & maintenance efforts. We request Council support for the Streetscape and Signage Plan. We recognize that with implementation, some items will need to be resolved, namely: Parking impact mitigation; Funding sources; Phasing and coordination with private development.
SITE FURNISHINGS: ELEMENTS Standard Bike Rack custom graphics Bike Bollard Bike repair station Clustered seating at planters Precast Concrete Planters Benches
LIGHTING - PREVIOUS EFFORTS TO CARRY FORWARD Kim Roadway Fixture on 30 ht Valmont pole Sternberg Pedestrian Fixture on 11-3 fluted pole with Augusta base Sternberg Lighted Bollard
LIGHTING NEW ELEMENTS Decorative poles and festoon lighting Street light décor
COMMUNITY IDENTITY GATEWAY & WAYFINDING SIGNAGE Gateway Sign Optional stone base Optional internal illumination Gateway Sign Optional internal illumination Directional Sign 4 letter ht (IDOT ROW) Directional Sign 3 letter ht (local ROW)
COMMUNITY IDENTITY GATEWAY & WAYFINDING SIGNAGE Identity Banner Fabric or Metal Options Parking Identifier Custom bracket options Parking Directional Sign Business Directory Kiosk Bicycle Route Directional Sign
STREETSCAPE CHARACTER TYPOLOGIES Shopping / Dining Street Transitional Street Throughfare Street Bridge Crossing
SHOPPING AND DINING STREET TYPOLOGY Chestnut Street 13.5 MIN. 8 MIN.
SHOPPING AND DINING STREET TYPOLOGY Chestnut Street
INTERSECTION BUMP OUTS - CHESTNUT AT ELM
Citibank Alley CHESTNUT ST ELM ST True Juice Berkshire Hathaway Peet s Coffee Combination Sternberg Light / Festoon Pole Seating Cluster (Optional Sculpture Pad or Fireplace) Bike Racks In Ground Planter Michelle s Chase JP (Ex Tree, Benches, Cleaner Litter/Recycling, Bike Racks) Morgan Café Seating Business Directory Kiosk Planter Pots / Bollards Kim/Valmont Light Pole Decorative Paving ELM ST Bliss Salon INTERSECTION BUMP OUTS - CHESTNUT AT ELM
16 MID-BLOCK BUMP OUTS CHESTNUT, BETWEEN SPRUCE & ELM
CHESTNUT ST Fred s Garage In Ground Planter (Trees, Lighting) Decorative Paving at Alley Caffe Buon Giorno ALLEY Neopolitan ALLEY Doyle Optician Denim & Soul In Ground Planter and Seating Cluster (Trees, Bollards, Seating, Litter/Recycling) Café Seating In Ground Planter (Trees, Lighting) Zia Gallery MID-BLOCK BUMP OUTS CHESTNUT, BETWEEN SPRUCE & ELM
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE SPRUCE ST ELM ST ELM ST OAK ST SHOPPING & DINING STREETS / ELM STREET BRIDGE / GREEN BAY ROAD
LIGHTING HIERARCHY 19 Kim / Valmont Roadway Pole (existing) Sternberg Festoon Pole Sternberg Combination Pole Sternberg Standard Pole (existing)
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE KIM / VALMONT ROADWAY POLE SPRUCE ST STERNBERG FESTOON POLE STERNBERG COMBINATION POLE STERNBERG STANDARD POLE ELM ST ELM ST OAK ST LIGHTING HIERARCHY
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE GATEWAY SIGN SPRUCE ST EXISTING COMMUNITY EVENTS SIGN NEW COMMUNITY EVENTS SIGN BUSINESS DIRECTORY KIOSK SCULPTURE PAD ELM ST ELM ST OAK ST GATEWAY SIGNS, BUSINESS DIRECTORY KIOSKS & SCULPTURE PADS
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE SPRUCE ST NW QUADRANT NE QUADRANT ELM ST ELM ST SW QUADRANT SE QUADRANT OAK ST
CHESTNUT ST SPRUCE ST ELM ST NW QUADRANT
Crystal Cleaners The Hudson Company Botanic Nails & Spa Ellens on Elm Chamber of Commerce Athene Noahs Ark Pet Supply Berkshire Hathaway CHESTNUT ST Book Stall Village Toy Shop Michelle s Cleaners Chase JP Morgan SPRUCE ST Starbucks Scissors Edge Marian Michael Avli Estiatorio Avli Rotisserie Classic Kids Marlene s Nail Emporium Caffe Buon Giorno Neopolitan Zia Gallery Fred s Garage Doyle Optician Denim & Soul Bleachers Sports & Training Sparkly Nails Little Ian s Kaehler Luggage True Juice Classic Stitch Chestnut Florist Peet s Coffee ELM ST NW QUADRANT
CHESTNUT ST ELM ST OAK ST SW QUADRANT
DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN Post Office Site Planning Studies Study for a potential mixed use development concept. Pedestrian friendly, mid-block connections between Moffat Mall, Dwyer Park, and surrounding streets. Pedestrian plaza spaces at Chestnut & Elm, west of Moffat Mall and east of Dwyer Park. Diagonal on street parking along Chestnut and Elm Streets.
Spynergy Home Ice Bratschii Plumbing CHESTNUT ST Bliss Salon Citibank Heffernan Christian Science Reading Room Lakeside Foods BMO Harris ELM ST H Gary Frank Architects Good Grapes Hair Couture Winnetka Village Hall Post Office CHESTNUT CT Bellas Day Spa Trifecta Grill OAK ST SW QUADRANT
GREEN BAY ROAD LINCOLN AVE ELM ST SE QUADRANT
GREEN BAY ROAD Café Aroma Maize Home LINCOLN AVE New Trier Township Elm Cleaners Trueman Catering One Winnetka Office (pending) Winnetka Dental Group Arborvitae Park ELM ST Future One Winnetka Site Metra Station SE QUADRANT
LINCOLN AVE 30 NE QUADRANT ELM ST
Café Aroma Maize Home Elm Cleaners Truman Catering Arborvitae Park LINCOLN AVE Jameson/Sotheby s International Realty Brady & Ford Orthodontics North Shore Community Bank and Trust S&A Chiropractic Beauty Lash Elm St Pediatrics Coldwell Banker TJ Cullen Jeweler N Shore Frugal Fashionista Blow Dry Boutique Your Loss Your Gain Body Gear Physical Therapy Oui Madame Donald Stuart Antiques M. Stephanich Antiques Mirani s at Home J. McLaughlin Conlon Christies Real Estate Sara Campbell KMK Consignment Optique AJ Retreat Spa Nail City Fitness Together Bake 425 Orrington Jewelers Stacked & Folded Mark Beard LTD Face Forward Spa Little Ricky s Rib Joint NE QUADRANT ELM ST
DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN Parking recommendations The DMP addresses the need for management of all types of parking in the Downtown to prioritize and balance user type and access. KEY: Identifies permit parking locations that may be better suited for customer parking The parking recommendations address hierarchy and allocation in both on and off street locations. HIERARCHY Establish a hierarchy of parking priority with customer parking at the top 1. CUSTOMER 2. EMPLOYEE 3. COMMUTER ALLOCATION Clarify how parking is designated and regulated via improved parking management and signage STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION OF PARKING LOSS: 1. Redirect out of town commuter spaces to other business districts. Prioritize resident commuter parking. 2. Reallocate select commuter and employee permit parking spaces. 3. Incorporate public parking spaces within future private developments.
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE ON STREET PARKING SUMMARY SPRUCE ST LOT 7 LOT 6 ON STREET PARKING EXISTING PROPOSED {#} represents existing parking spaces converted to code compliant parking & landscaped bump out / seating areas. West Elm District (includes Chestnut Street, Elm Street) East Elm District (includes Lincoln Ave, Elm Street) 108 107 {-1} 150 132 {-18} Green Bay Road 25 25 {0} SUBTOTAL 283 264 {-19} HC SPACES (striped areas) 0 8 {-8} TOTAL 283 256 {-27} Conceptual parking quantities are calculated for Shopping and Dining Street areas only and are based on aerial photography and past planning studies. Note: At least 7 HC parking spaces should be provided for every 200 parking spaces per Accessibility code. ELM ST ELM ST LOT 5 LOT 1 LOT 3 OAK ST
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE TREE IMPACT AREAS Independent of the Streetscape Plan, forestry staff has identified 57% of existing trees for potential removal due to tree health. WEST 1 Tree preservation Tree removals SPRUCE ST 4 21 New trees 18 WEST 1 EAST 2 GREEN BAY ROAD West side only Tree preservation Tree removals 0 5 New trees 6 WEST 2 Tree preservation Tree removals 0 New trees 5 13 WEST 3 WEST ELM ST2 TOTAL TREE IMPACTS Tree plantings are relocated from sidewalks to landscaped bump out / seating areas Approximately 57% of existing trees have been identified by Village Forestry staff as potential candidates for removals due to tree health and form. ELM ST EAST 1 EAST 1 Tree preservation Tree removals 0 23 New trees 14 WEST 3 Tree preservation Tree removals 15 12 New trees 14 OAK ST WEST 3 Tree preservation 20 Tree removals 96 New trees 65 Net decrease 31 EAST 2 Tree preservation Tree removals 1 New trees 8 22
STREETSCAPE BUDGET COSTS: PROJECT CATEGORIES & ELEMENTS Roadway & Drainage Lighting & Support Infrastructure Hardscape & Furnishings Signage Plantings Site mobilization; curb & gutter remove and replace; pavement resurfacing; tree protection & removals; pavement marking; detectable warning plates; drainage allowance. Kim/ Valmont pole remove and replace, Sternberg standard poles; Sternberg combination poles, Sternberg festoon poles, fest and décor elements; bollards; underground utility allowance. Clay brick pavers, jointed concrete sidewalk, benches, planter pots, litter & recycling. Gateway signs (not illuminated), business directory kiosks, community events sign. Trees, shrubs, perennials/groundcover, soils, mulches. Streetscape budget costs are provided for Village planning purposes. Costs are derived based on past planning efforts, aerial photography and site reviews. Final design and engineering is required to produce final cost estimates.
BIRCH ST CHESTNUT ST LINCOLN AVE SPRUCE ST WEST 1 EAST 2 GREEN BAY ROAD Pending future discussions among all stakeholders WEST 3 ELM WEST ST2 BRIDGE ELM ST EAST 1 OAK ST WEST 3 STREETSCAPE BUDGET COSTS: LOCAL ROAD PROJECT AREAS Green Bay Road costs to be determined upon future discussions with IDOT
WEST 1 WEST 1 Roadway & Drainage $397,000 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $750,000 Hardscape & Furnishings $515,000 Signage $ 80,000 Plantings $ 47,000 Design & Engineering (20%) $357,500 TOTAL $2,146,500 WEST 3 WEST 2 WEST 2 Roadway & Drainage $194,000 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $274,000 Hardscape & Furnishings $160,000 Signage -- Plantings $ 20,000 Design & Engineering (20%) $130,000 TOTAL $778,000 WEST 3 WEST 3 Roadway & Drainage $363,000 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $432,500 Hardscape & Furnishings $530,500 Signage $115,000 Plantings $ 48,000 Design & Engineering (20%) $300,000 TOTAL $1,789,000
GREEN BAY ROAD LINCOLN AVE BRIDGE Roadway & Drainage $ 78,500 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $ 3,500 Hardscape & Furnishings $166,000 Signage $ 50,000 Plantings $ 5,500 Design & Engineering (20%) $ 60,800 TOTAL $364,300 EAST 2 STREETSCAPE SUMMARY WEST 1 $2,146,500 WEST 2 $ 778,000 WEST 3 $1,789,000 BRIDGE $ 364,300 EAST 1 $2,299,500 EAST 1 EAST 2 $1,210,500 Roadway & Drainage $530,500 TOTAL $8,587,800 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $691,500 Hardscape & Furnishings $570,000 Signage $ 65,000 BRIDGE ELM ST EAST 1 Plantings $ 59,000 Design & Engineering (20%) $383,500 TOTAL $2,299,500 EAST 2 Roadway & Drainage $310,000 Lighting & Support Infrastructure $324,500 Hardscape & Furnishings $328,000 Signage $ 15,000 Plantings $ 31,000 Design & Engineering (20%) $202,000 TOTAL $1,210,500
COMMUNITY IDENTITY WAYFINDING SIGNAGE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE Roadway Directional Signs $146,000 Bike Route Directional Signs $ 97,500 Parking Identifiers & Directional Signs $127,500 Fabric Banners $ 7,500 Design & Engineering (7%) $ 26,500 TOTAL $405,000 Gateway signs, business directory kiosks & community events signs accounted for in the streetscape budgets
PHASING DISCUSSION PRIORITY 1 PHASING CONSIDERATIONS Chestnut Street and Lincoln Ave, north of Elm Spring 2018: Streetscape Plan Adopted* WEST 1 EAST 2 Summer 2018: Construction Documentation Early 2019: Public Bidding PRIORITY #1 GREEN BAY ROAD Pending future discussions with IDOT PRIORITY #1 Fall 2019: Spring 2020: Construction (Hardscape) Construction (Plantings) WEST 3 PRIORITY #2 WEST 2 BRIDGE Coordination with potential One Winnetka development EAST 1 ONE WINNETKA DEVELOPMENT FUTURE POST OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT WEST 3 *The committee recognizes these areas need to be considered moving forward: Parking impact mitigation; Funding sources; Phasing and coordination with private development.
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David Schoon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Jodi Mariano <JMariano@TeskaAssociates.Com> Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:37 AM 'Lorraine Hughes' Andrew Cripe; 'Terry Dason'; Megan Pierce; David Schoon RE: Winnetka streetscape: Fuelfed Coffee & Classics impact 2018 C&C Winnetka Parking.pdf; Fuelfed-coffee-classics bridge July 2017.jpg; fuelfedcoffee-classics-crowds.jpg Thank you Lorraine, We appreciate your alerting us to the Fuelfed event and the detailed information. We understand also that these are not traditional size parking spaces, but that cars are placed so as to allow visitors to move around all sides of the cars on display. We will be sure to discuss this at the next Task Force meeting. By the way, Task Force meetings are open to the public and the next Task Force meeting is February 26 th, 7pm in Council Chambers. This meeting will be preceded by a public open house at 6pm. The public open house will display many of the same materials shown at the February 6th Council meeting. I am copying Megan Pierce and David Schoon with the Village that they can be kept in the loop also. Many thanks again, Jodi Jodi Mariano, PLA, ASLA Principal Teska Associates 627 Grove Street Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 563 9734 (Direct) (847) 869 2015 (Main) www.teskaassociates.com Building Community Creating Place From: Lorraine Hughes [mailto:fuelfed2@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 7:23 PM To: Jodi Mariano <JMariano@TeskaAssociates.Com> Cc: acripe@winnetka.org; 'Terry Dason' <director@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com> Subject: Winnetka streetscape: Fuelfed Coffee & Classics impact Hi, Jodi, I was at the Winnetka City Council meeting where the streetscape plans were presented a week ago. I m one of the organizers of the Fuelfed Coffee & Classics events, which is the classic European car gathering held on Lincoln and Elm once a month from April through October. I flagged that the changes to the Elm Street bridge were of concern to us because of the amount of parking that would be eliminated. I m copying Andrew Cripe in this email because he was the council member who had a familiarity our events, and Terry Dason who is exec director of the chamber of commerce and with whom we work closely. 1
I realize you re in the design stage and that this is the time to hear comments and concerns so they can be addressed. If I may, I d like to make you and your design team aware of our club s events and parking needs. I would encourage you and your team to attend a few of the events as you work through your designs. It is difficult to understand and fully appreciate unless you see it first-hand. I will also answer the question your team member asked me last week about how many cars park in the event. Overview: Our club has been holding our monthly Sunday morning events in Winnetka since 2010, and as the chamber and village tells us we ve become part of the fabric of the community. We also take great pride in our relationship with the village of Winnetka. When you were addressing the city council and speaking about the desire to develop cultural centers and areas for people to gather that were interesting and have value, you were talking about what our car club provides for the community. From 9-11a.m. the last Sunday of the month for seven months of the year, the streets are barricaded off, and you will find our cars parked on Elm and Lincoln with people walking around looking, talking or sharing a meal and coffee. The local community is part of the activity, too; you ll see teenagers snapping photos and plenty of young families pushing strollers. A majority of our members are from Winnetka and the surrounding Northshore communities. Although we hold these events in three other communities, Winnetka is our home base and our crown jewel. Among classic European car circles, Fuelfed has gained a regional & national reputation as a club, as has its Coffee & Classics events. Winnetka is the flagship location, in part because of the European charm of the location. People drive from Milwaukee, Indiana and Michigan to attend. Space Needs: Because of the popularity, space for parking is always an issue. We ve expanded our footprint as much as the village will let us. There is no other alternative in Winnetka that would meet our space and aesthetic needs. As you can see from the attached pdf, we even park around the main intersection and stretch as far as safely possible up to Green Bay. There are 227 spaces pictured here, which excludes the six parking spots at the east end of Elm that are incorrectly shown (we don t go past the driveway on the south side of Elm by the parking lot). I ve attached a couple of photos also. While we don t use every space every month, we do turn away cars several months due to space, and our attendance is still growing the other months. The bridge and north Lincoln are the most desired locations to park and are always parked up before the other spaces are filled. I hate to lose any space on the bridge it s beautiful up there. Because of the width of the current bridge, we are able to park angled on both sides and still have a one lane width for emergency vehicles. On our light days, there hasn t been a time (other than a pouring rain situation) when we didn t also use some portion of south Lincoln and east Elm (east of Lincoln). As you can tell, we are passionate about Coffee & Classics in Winnetka. We re also excited for Winnetka to continue to develop its business district and enhance the community. We hope to continue to bring focus to small local businesses with our presence there. If you can consider our space needs as you refine your plans, please do. At the very least, you ll now be aware of our events in the community and our needs. We consider Winnetka our home, and we would like to have a long future there. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions for me/us. Regards, Lorraine Hughes 312-401-1975 2
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