BIG IDEAS EXERCISE
MAPPING EXERCISE Legend Small Town Feel Economic Development Waterfront Development Pedestrian Connectivity Entertainment and Community Events Community Character/Identity Unique Commercial Development
BIG IDEAS GROUP A
BIG IDEAS GROUP B
DRAFT FUTURE LAND USE
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN Four Planning Areas/Special Districts: Northside Planning Area Old Seabrook District The Point Bayside District Mixed Use/Lakefront District Planning area/district s intent, character, and obstacles
ACHIEVING PREFERRED LAND USE Cities Control Cities Don t Control Cities Can Influence Regulatory Environment Zoning Land Uses, Form Based, Overlay Districts Platting, Lot Size, Setbacks Right of Way Widths Access Management Roadway Alignments Parking Sidewalk Widths Public Realm Lighting Landscaping Signage Public Art Health & Safety Code Compliance Tax Rates, Budgets Private Sector Activity Ownership Parcel Size Third Party Transactions Building Architectural Appeal Edge Conditions in abutting cities The Market Competition Demographics Demand Risk Assessment Other Governmental Activity TXDOT FEMA Via Economic Development Visual Aesthetics Urban Design Enhancements to Public Realm Improvements Branding and Marketing Infrastructure Upgrades Commercial Renovations Range of Housing Risk Mitigation Land Acquisition / Land Swaps Interest and Support of Commercial Property Owners Resident Support
NORTHSIDE PLANNING AREA
NORTHSIDE PLANNING AREA Intent: This is an area that has disparate edge conditions Future land uses in this area could swing toward residential or industrial depending on market demands that may develop Therefore, the future land use plan should be flexible to account for unknown future conditions
NORTHSIDE PLANNING AREA Character: Industrial uses would be compatible with the port-related facilities to the north If/when industrial uses develop, special requirements to screen (noise, light, visual) the area from the residential uses to the south should be required Adequate transportation facilities should to be in place to support the uses that develop Once one use or the other (residential or industrial) begins to take hold, the planning area should be removed from the future land use plan in favor of the use that is becoming predominant
NORTHSIDE PLANNING AREA
NORTHSIDE PLANNING AREA Obstacles: Threats to existing residential areas Competing land use interests
OLD SEABROOK DISTRICT
Intent: OLD SEABROOK DISTRICT Small scale-mixed residential, shops, restaurants, and entertainment Unique, non-chain establishments Quaint Seaside Village motif Walkable; pedestrian friendly
Character: OLD SEABROOK DISTRICT Special design guidelines Flexible location and interaction of uses Easy permitting to transition between uses on individual properties over time Possible overlay ordinance Locally-serving, with special events to attract moderate outside visitors at limited times
OLD SEABROOK DISTRICT
Obstacles: OLD SEABROOK DISTRICT Revised floodplain elevation requirements Interaction of existing uses at ground level and new uses at much higher elevations Creating the proposed motif with extensively elevated structures
THE POINT BAYSIDE DISTRICT
THE POINT BAYSIDE DISTRICT Intent: More intense restaurant and entertainment uses More major or chain establishments allowed
THE POINT BAYSIDE DISTRICT Character: Seaside motif, but not necessarily the quaint style in Old Seabrook District Special design guidelines Flexible location and interaction of uses Easy permitting to transition between uses on individual properties over time Possible overlay ordinance Serving the boating/fishing constituency
THE POINT BAYSIDE DISTRICT
THE POINT BAYSIDE DISTRICT Obstacles: Existing land ownership Access/parking
MIXED USE/LAKEFRONT DISTRICT
MIXED USE/LAKEFRONT DISTRICT Intent: Maximize value of the Clear Lake frontage and access Provide development opportunities while SH 146 schedule is in limbo and during construction Encourage an interaction of higher density residential and compatible non-residential retail, restaurant, service, and entertainment uses
MIXED USE/LAKEFRONT DISTRICT Character: Lake-oriented location of structures Possible boardwalk location Good location for hotels and events centers Flexible location and interaction of uses Easy permitting to transition between uses on individual properties over time
MIXED USE/LAKEFRONT DISTRICT
MIXED USE/LAKEFRONT DISTRICT Obstacles: Fragmented ownership Existing uses not necessarily integrated
SH 146 CORRIDOR
Intent: SH 146 CORRIDOR Provide build and no-build options
Character: SH 146 CORRIDOR The corridor remains primarily retail/service regardless of build/no-build option Design guidelines to encourage quality rebuilds and new construction Don t grant variances to undesirable non-conforming uses created by the SH 146 widening Assist desirable businesses during construction Incentivize new desirable businesses after construction Establish a consistent theme and style
Obstacles: SH 146 CORRIDOR On-going SH 146 schedule uncertainty Fragmented ownership
WHAT S NEXT? MPRC Meeting #5: Development of Goals/Guiding Principles (Dec 14, 2015) Updating remaining schedule for 2016