Study (2017) One step toward implementing the community vision from the Aloha-Reedville Study and Livable Community Plan (2014): A walkable, vibrant, livable town center with a mix of commercial and residential uses near TV Highway and 185th Avenue A Main Street along SW Alexander Street High-capacity transit on TV Highway DISCLAIMER: This image is conceptual only and may not be what ultimately gets constructed.
Study (2017) The Study: Investigated the Town Center Focus Area, located within a 1/4-mile walking distance from TV Highway and 185th Avenue Presented land use recommendations for the Town Center Focus Area, to promote a walkable vibrant character for the area as future development occurs The Plan Study Area Transportation Study Area Town Center Focus Area Metro 2040 Town Center The Ordinance will implement the land use recommendations for the Town Center Focus Area.
Study Land Use Recommendations Promote a walkable, livable Town Center near TV Highway / 185th Avenue as redevelopment occurs, by adopting: Two new land use districts within the Town Center Focus Area New pedestrian-friendly and transit-supportive development standards that will apply to future development in the Town Center Focus Area DISCLAIMER: This image is conceptual only and may not be what ultimately gets constructed. Conceptual Illustration: SW Alexander Street at 187th Avenue
New Land Use Districts Town Center Core Encourages an active, vibrant center Allows a variety of commercial uses and higher density residential uses Neighborhood Mixed-Use Provides a step down from the more active Town Center Core to the less intensive residential districts Supports Alexander Street becoming a walkable Main Street by allowing a mix of multifamily and commercial uses on both sides of the street Encourages a mixed-use area on the south side of TV Highway that allows multi-family and commercial uses
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New Development Standards Will promote pedestrian friendly, transit supportive urban form in the area Will apply to future development and redevelopment in the new Town Center Core district and new Neighborhood Mixed-Use district Will address: o Building setbacks o Building entrances o Building façade features o Building transparency (windows) o Building weather protection o Off-street parking locations o Off-street pedestrian connections o Exemption for small commercial uses from off-street parking minimums o Limitation or prohibition of new drive-thru uses and new pole signs
Building Setbacks, Entrances and Parking Locate the fronts of buildings close to streets Locate building entrances to face streets Locate off-street parking to the side or rear of buildings
Building Façade Features Provide variety of architectural building features on street-facing façades.
Building Transparency and Weather Protection Provide transparency (window area) and weather protection (such as awnings) on street-facing façades.
Off-street Pedestrian Connections Intent: Create a more complete pedestrian network. Exempt Small Commercial Uses from Off-street Parking Minimums Intent: Encourage preservation of small businesses and conversion of existing residential buildings to commercial uses.
Limit or Prohibit New Drive-thru Uses Intent: Reduce conflicts between autos and pedestrians. Drive-thru uses include service stations, car washes and drive-thru lanes for uses such as fast-food restaurants and banks.
Limit or Prohibit New Pole Signs Intent: Reduce visual clutter and auto centric appearance of area. To offset this limitation, the allowed size of ground-mounted signs would likely be increased.
Ordinance Key Dates April 4 CPO 6 Briefing Late May File (publish) draft ordinance Early July First Planning Commission hearing Late Aug. First Board of Commissioners hearing
Provide Feedback Provide comments at tonight s open house Sign up and provide comments on the webpage: www.alohatomorrow.com/ordinance Submit written testimony via email, fax or U.S. Mail after the ordinance is filed (published) at the end of May Attend Planning Commission hearing(s) and provide testimony Attend Board of Commissioners hearing(s) and provide testimony Questions or Comments? For more information, contact Suzanne Savin, Senior Planner at suzanne_savin@co.washington.or.us or 503-846-3963