July 14, 2016 Parks Operations Bldg. Working Group Meeting #2

July 14, 2016 Parks Operations Bldg. Working Group Meeting #2

Meeting Agenda 7:05 pm Opening Comments 7:10 pm Follow-up from Previous Meeting 7:15 pm Presentation: Environmental Background 8:15 pm Presentation: Planning & Zoning Background 9:00 pm Presentation: Planning History 9:30 pm Public Comment 10:00 pm Adjournment 2

Follow-up Items Working Group Meeting Dates Agenda for 7/27 Working Group Meeting Updates on ongoing projects Introduction of Consultant Team Team members Relevant work experience Review Scope of Work Updates to the 4MRV web page: Comment/Question Matrix Trade Center Master Plan Park maps Ownership / current uses Anticipated Phase I park redevelopment 3

Park Ownership Map 4

Phase 1 Park Redevelopment 5

Upcoming Meeting Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Parks Operations Building 2700 South Taylor Street For more information: http://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/fourmile-run-valley/ 6

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July 14, 2016 Parks Operations Bldg Environmental Background Stormwater and Streams

Outline Stormwater program overview Resource Protection Areas Floodplain Management Ordinance Stormwater Management Ordinance Illicit discharges and pollution hot spots Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan 9

Arlington Stormwater Facts 220,400 people 26.5 square miles ~8,300 persons/square mile 42% impervious cover 370 miles of storm sewers 32 miles of perennial streams 44% tree canopy cover

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Watershed boundaries ADD SW MAP Underground storm drain pipes Storm drain system 12

Water quality impacts from stormwater Stormwater runoff erodes local streams, carries sediment, nutrients, bacteria, petroleum, and litter downstream, kills trees, affects habitat for aquatic organisms, and damages sewer lines Sediment and nutrients are major pollutants of concern for Chesapeake Bay 13

Stormwater program goals Protect public health, safety, and property Reduce development impacts on water quality in local streams, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay Comply with state and federal regulations Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit Chesapeake Bay cleanup requirements Floodplain management 14

Basic program elements Stormwater infrastructure Flood risk reduction Adding stormwater management for existing development Regulation of new development Stream restoration Pollution prevention for public and private activities Outreach, education, and monitoring 15

Stormwater Master Plan Adopted by County Board September 2014 Evaluates current state of stormwater management and condition of storm sewers, streams, and watersheds Provides comprehensive framework for managing stormwater, streams, and watersheds for next 20 years. Incorporates 3 technical needs assessment studies that identified priorities and led to current CIP project proposals: Stream inventory Watershed retrofit plans Storm sewer capacity analysis 16

MS4 permit and Chesapeake Bay cleanup requirements Major program driver with quantitative nutrient and sediment reduction requirements and regulatory deadlines Stormwater Master Plan and CIP provide strategy and funding MS4 permit also requires a broad range of programmatic and operational requirements to reduce stormwater pollution 17

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Resource Protection Areas (RPAs) 19

Overview Established under Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance 100 buffer from the banks of a stream (wider where steep slopes exist) Additional controls on development activity Goal is net stream buffer improvement in terms of vegetation and habitat Compatibility with streamside passive recreation and aesthetic and habitat improvements 20

Exceptions Process Exception required for projects that increase RPA encroachment or impervious area, or move structures closer to stream Chesapeake Bay Ordinance Review Committee reviews most exception requests associated with redevelopment in RPA Types of mitigation: Tree replacement or protection Overall vegetative enhancement Invasive plant removal/control Additional stormwater management measures Enhanced erosion control measures during construction 21

Floodplain Management Ordinance 23

Overview Residential development in or adjacent to FEMA designated 100-year floodplain must meet these requirements: Lowest level elevation must be one foot above 100-year flood elevation Footprint of structure must be at least 15 feet horizontally from floodplain Non-residential Meet above OR flood-proof structures. No encroachment in 100-year floodplain without analysis demonstrating no significant impact New flood data will be used to update map in study area ~5 years 24

Stormwater Management Ordinance 28

Overview Required by State in response to Chesapeake Bay cleanup requirements Arlington Stormwater Management Ordinance adopted by County Board effective July 1, 2014 Regulatory threshold is 2,500 SF of land disturbance Stormwater management compliance level of effort is driven by the increase in impervious cover for the project 29

Performance standard summary 10% to 20% net pollutant load reduction. Protect downstream properties from increases in runoff volume Control construction impacts Typical compliance techniques include: Stormwater planters Bioretention Pervious pavements Underground filter systems Infiltration 30

Illicit discharges and pollution hot spots 31

Overview MS4 permit requires programs to address pollution incidents and potential pollution sources Combination of techniques, including inspections, monitoring, and technical assistance and outreach 32

Hot spot inspections Industrial and commercial facilities with high pollution potential Auto-related businesses and restaurant strips most common in Arlington Coordinate with multiple agencies to resolve issues and conduct enforcement Health Department, Fire Marshal Office, Code Enforcement, Solid Waste 33

Storm drain screening Includes S. Four Mile Run Drive area Collection of stormwater and dry weather samples Concentrated auto-related services contribute to petroleum pollution seen in stormwater runoff Larger road network also a major source 34

Challenges Existing, older development and site constraints Lack of awareness Incidents often occur after hours Turnover of property managers and/or tenants Limited enforcement authority Redevelopment of sites will provide much stronger opportunity and authority to address pollutant impacts. 35

Pollution Prevention https://environment.arlingtonva.us/streams/prevent-pollution/ Targeted outreach to business community Educational materials and technical guidance Community meetings Collaboration between business community, civic associations, and County Outreach to public How to report illicit discharges and prevent pollution 36

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Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan Adopted in 2006 38

Four Mile Run 39

Overview Provides planning framework and vision for ecological restoration, aesthetic and recreational enhancements along lower Four Mile Run, extending upstream to the lower part of the study area. The principles of the plan can be applied throughout the study area. 40

Stream restoration principles Streambank naturalization and buffer enhancement Streamside pathways and overlooks In-stream habitat enhancements Educational interpretation Maintenance of flood capacity 41

Four Mile Run Design Guidelines Adopted in 2009 42

Infrastructure Re-Use / Modern Rustic 43

Infrastructure Re-Use / Modern Rustic 44

Green infrastructure emphasis Bioretention (rain gardens) Pervious paving Green roofs 45

4MR Stream Restoration Bank naturalization: remove rip rap, terracing, living shorelines, invasive plant removal, native plantings Improved access: Viewing platform, re-build bike trail 46

4MR Stream Restoration Construction begins August/September 2016 Duration of 1 year Bike trail will be closed with detour through Alexandria 47

4MR Stream Restoration 48

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Public Spaces Master Plan Update (POPS) o Planning Context o 2005 PSMP o POPS Schedule o Public Engagement Survey Results 51

PLANNING CONTEXT Arlington County Comprehensive Plan UPDATE Supporting Documents: CIP Sector Plans Area Plans Park Master Plans Neighborhood Conservation Plans, etc. Urban Forest Master Plan Public Art Master Plan Natural Resources Management Plan REFERENCE 52

2005 PSMP RECOMMENDATIONS Priority 3 - Emphasize Planning for Four Mile Run (Recommendation 1.3) o Complete the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan. o Develop the long-term land use plan for the Shirlington Crescent/Four Mile Run area. o In concert with the long-term overall plan, develop a master plan for the park land and visual and performing arts facilities between I-395 and Barcroft Park, including the existing Shirlington and Jennie Dean Parks and the five key, recently acquired parcels. The master plan should emphasize the development of the area as an important recreational, cultural and environmental resource. o Continue to acquire ownership or easements for land adjacent to both sides of Four Mile Run. 53

PROJECT SCHEDULE Analysis Input Site Evaluations Benchmarking Best Practices Public Meeting Series 1 Stakeholder Interviews Statistically Valid Survey Winter Spring Review Background Materials Community Needs Assessment Preliminary Recommendations Draft Plan Commissions + Board Reviews WE ARE HERE 54

2016 Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment Survey 55

SURVEY OVERVIEW About 7 pages 24 public spaces questions 10 demographics questions Distribution Mailed after Thanksgiving Method of Administration By mail, phone and Internet Random sample of residents living in the County Results Target: 800 responses Actual: 1,470 responses Confidence level: 95% Margin of error: +/- 2.5% overall 56

Location of Survey respondents Good representation throughout the County 57

SURVEY RESULTS Demographics Demographics of survey respondents accurately reflects the actual population of the County 58

SURVEY RESULTS Demographics 59

SURVEY RESULTS Outdoor Facilities Households Have a Need for a Wide Range of Outdoor Facilities 60

SURVEY RESULTS Outdoor Facilities 61

SURVEY RESULTS Outdoor Facilities 62

SURVEY RESULTS Indoor Facilities 63

SURVEY RESULTS Indoor Facilities 64

SURVEY RESULTS Indoor Facilities 65

SURVEY RESULTS Programs + Activities Households Have a Need for a Wide Range of Programs and Activities 66

SURVEY RESULTS Programs + Activities 67

SURVEY RESULTS Programs + Activities 68

SURVEY REPORT The Survey Report and Cross Tabular Analysis are available at: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/public-spaces-master-plan-psmp-update/psmp-documents/ 69

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July 14, 2016 Parks Operations Bldg. Working Group Meeting #2 GLUP and Zoning Overview

Overview of Planning and Zoning Comprehensive Plan overview Background Administration Implementation General Land Use Plan overview History Amendments Supporting plans and documents Typical components of various plans Zoning overview History of zoning Arlington County Zoning Ordinance 4MRV Study Area General Land Use Plan designations Zoning districts 72

Comprehensive Plan Virginia Code requires all governing bodies to have an adopted Comprehensive Plan Guides the coordinated and harmonious development through public services and facilities Arlington County s Comprehensive Plan was established by resolution by the County Board in 1960 - called for the preparation of five elements Today, there are 11 separate elements of the Comprehensive Plan Overall coordination of the Comprehensive Plan is within CPHD 73

Comprehensive Plan Each element of the Comprehensive Plan is administered by a specific agency: CPHD General Land Use Plan Planning Division Historic Preservation Master Plan Neighborhood Services Division Affordable Housing Master Plan Housing Division DPR Public Spaces Master Plan DES Master Transportation Plan Transportation Division Storm Water Master Plan Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management Water Distribution Master Plan DES Water, Sewers, Streets Bureau Sanitary Sewer Collection System Master Plan Water, Sewers, Streets Bureau Recycling Program Implementation Plan and Map Solid Waste Bureau Chesapeake Bay Preservation Plan and Ordinance Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management Community Energy Plan Office of Sustainability and Envir. Mgmt 74

Comprehensive Plan Implementation Zoning Ordinance and Map Subdivision Ordinance Capital Improvement Program 75

GLUP overview General Land Use Plan: Is the County s primary policy guide for future development Establishes the overall character, extent and location of various land uses Guides the County Board in decisions on future development Is one element of the County s Comprehensive Plan 76

GLUP overview History of the General Land Use Plan First GLUP adopted in August 1961 GLUP amendments incorporated into 11 published documents to date (1961, 1964, 1966, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1990, 1996, 2004, 2011) GLUP amendment map on-line is updated semiannually Amending the General Land Use Plan The GLUP may be amended to more clearly reflect the intended use for a particular area through three processes: As part of, or an implementation recommendation resulting from, a long-range planning process for a designated area (e.g. 4MRV study); or With a site plan or other development proposal (typically where consistent with recommendations in an adopted plan) As a result of a Special GLUP Study based upon an individual request (e.g. development proposal) 77

GLUP Overview Supporting Plans and Documents Sector Plans, Addenda, and Updates Courthouse Sector Plan Addendum: Courthouse Square (2015) Rosslyn Sector Plan (2015) Area Plans Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Area Plan (2012) North Quincy Street Plan Addendum (2013) Western Rosslyn Area Plan (2015) Revitalization Plans Columbia Pike Initiative A Revitalization Plan, Update 2005 Lee Highway/Cherrydale (1994) 78

GLUP Overview Typical Components of Various Plans Existing Conditions Analysis Vision and Goals/Concept Plan Policies/Elements of the Plan: o Land Use o Height o Open Space o Transportation/Parking o Urban Design Implementation Illustrative Plan Crystal City Sector Plan 79

GLUP overview 4MRV Study Area GLUP Designation Zoning Typically Associated with Designation Range of Density or Typical Use Public S-3A, S-D Parks, schools, parkways, major unpaved rightof-way, libraries and cultural facilities Service Industry CM, M-1, M-2 Wholesale, storage and light manufacturing, including those related to construction activity Service Commercial Medium Residential C-1-R, C-1, C-1-O, C-2, C-O-1.0 RA7-16, RA6-15, RA-H Personal and business services Up to 37-72 dwelling units per acre 80

Zoning Overview Zoning is a land use regulatory tool developed in the early 20 th Century Rooted in the Police Powers of the United States Constitution New York City enacted the first zoning ordinance in the United States in 1916 Based on concept of separating land uses and regulating placement of structures on the lot Euclidean zoning (e.g. R-districts, C-1, C-2, M districts in Arlington) This model of zoning has evolved over the years to many different models, allowing for: Mixed-use zoning (e.g. Arlington s Metro corridors) Form Based Codes (e.g. Columbia Pike) Planned Unit Developments Cluster development 81

Zoning Overview Enabling authority for Arlington s Zoning Ordinance comes from the Code of Virginia Ordinance includes text and a map Arlington s first Zoning Ordinance was adopted April 26, 1930, based on a pyramid structure ZO Substantially amended in 1950 and 2013 82

Zoning Overview Zoning Ordinance is one tool to implement the County s Master Plan As part of development of a plan in Arlington, it is typical to consider whether the Zoning Ordinance should be amended to implement the plan Arlington Zoning Ordinance includes 3 types of use allowances: By-right uses approved by Zoning Administrator when in compliance with the Ordinance provisions Special Exception uses: Use permit conditional uses, require approval by the County Board and may include conditions to mitigate impacts Site plan special exceptions, require Planning Commission and County Board approval, and used in Arlington to implement incentive zoning enabled by VA Code 83

Zoning overview 4MRV Study Area 84

Zoning overview - public Zoning District S-3A Use Height Density SF Residential (P) 35 3 ac/lot Group homes (U) Public, civic and institutional uses Community service (community and recreation centers, libraries, museums, community pools, and similar) (P) Day care (U) Government facilities (fire and police stations) (P) Parks and open space (P) Passenger terminals and services (U) Religious institutions Schools (U) Major and minor utilities (U) Publicly-owned parking area Recycling and waste transfer Public, civic and institutional uses Colleges and universities (U) Hospitals (U) Social service institutions (U) Uses most typically found in this district are shown in red; P=by-right; U=use permit 45 n/a 45 5 ac/lot 85

Zoning overview - industrial Zoning District M-1 M-2 Public, civic and institutional uses* Retail, office, hotel Industrial uses: Light industrial Manufacturing and production; Warehouse Wholesale trade Recycling and waste transfer, Heavy industrial uses: Concrete batching (U) Public, civic and institutional uses* Retail, Office All industrial uses allowed in M-1, plus Heavy industrial uses: Asphalt processing and manufacture (U) Wrecking and salvage yard (U) Concrete batching (P) Use Height Density 75 1.5 FAR 75 1.5 FAR Differences between M-1 and M-2 districts are shown in red; P=by-right; U=use permit * See S-3A for examples of public, civic and institutional uses 86

Zoning District C-2 RA-H RA7-16 RA8-18 Zoning overview - other Use Height Density (du/ac) Single family residential (P) 35 7.26 du/ac Group living (U) Public, civic and institutional uses (U/P) Commercial, Office, Retail (U/P) Light industrial service (U/P) 45 1.5 FAR Hotel (P) 45 72.6 u/a Multifamily residential (P) 35 24.2 du/ac Multifamily (P) Multifamily residential and hotel (S) Public, civic and institutional uses (U/P) Multifamily residential (P) Multifamily residential (S) Public, civic and institutional uses (U/P) Single-family residential (P) Two-family residential (P/S) Townhouse (P) Multifamily residential (P) Multifamily residential (S with ADU) Public, civic and institutional uses (U/P) 35 or 3½ stories 125 or 12 stories 95 or 10 stories 35 or 3½ stories 95 or 10 stories 95 or 10 stories 35 or 3 stories 35 or 3½ stories 40 40 60 35 24.2 du/ac 72.6 du/ac n/a 24.2 du/ac 43.5 du/ac n/a 8.7 du/ac 12.4 du/ac 36.3 du/ac 36.3 du/ac 45 du/ac n/a 87

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July 14, 2016 Parks Operations Bldg Working Group Meeting #2 Planning History

Industrial Land Use and Zoning Study (2000) This study focused attention on the area s potential for redevelopment in the face of waning industrial use The study found that the County no longer needs industrial uses* to perform successfully But, it also found that some industrial uses should potentially be preserved because of their value to the County Such uses could potentially be incorporated into non-industrial zoning districts through special exception processes with performance standards A major recommendation was to further study this area * However, additional consideration of the Concrete Batching Plant is warranted. 90

Nauck Village Center Action Plan The vision is for a mixed-use, pedestrian friendly environment centered around a town square bordered by 4-5 story buildings with retail on the ground floor/housing above To the north of the square, the scale of development would decrease with residential uses predominating To the south of the square, the scale of development would increase with a greater emphasis on mixed-use development Roadway elements address the needs of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic Urban design guidelines further the goal of an attractive and vibrant mixed-use environment 91

Nauck Village Center Action Plan (2004) Winner of a 2005 Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association Award Plan was adopted as a revitalization plan for the commercial area of the Nauck neighborhood 92

Nauck Village Center Action Plan 93

GLUP GLUP Designation Zoning Typically Associated with Designation Range of Density or Typical Use Public S-3A, S-D Parks, schools, parkways, major unpaved right-of-way, libraries and cultural facilities Semi Public S-3A, S-D Countyclubs and semi-public recreational facilities. Church, private schools and private cemeteries. Service Industry Service Commercial Low Residential Low Residential Low Medium Residential Medium Residential Low Office- Apartment - Hotel Medium Office- Apartment - Hotel CM, M-1, M-2 C-1-R, C-1, C-1- O, C-2, C-O-1.0 R-20, R-10, R- 10T, R-8, R-6, R-5 R2-7, R15-30T R15-30T, RA14-26, RA8-18 RA7-16, RA6-15, RA-H C-O-1.5, C-O-1.0 C-O-2.5 Wholesale, storage and light manufacturing, including those related to construction activity Personal and business services 1-10 dwelling units/acre 11-15 dwelling units/acre 16-36 dwelling units/acre Up to 37-72 dwelling units per acre Up to 1.5 FAR - commercial; 72 dwelling units/acre - residential; or 110 units/acre - hotel Up to 2.5 FAR - commercial; 115 dwelling units/acre - residential; or 110 units/acre - hotel 94

Nauck Village Center Action Plan 95

Nauck Village Center Action Plan Town Square Final Draft Design 96

Nauck Village Center Action Plan Approved Projects: Towns of Shirlington The Shelton The Macedonian 97

Shirlington Village PDSP Trades Center For illustrative purposes only 98

Shirlington Village PDSP PDSP = Phased Development Site Plan An overall development plan, encompassing several building sites under one ownership, that may be implemented over time. Typical Components: Building height, location, massing Overall density; use mix Street network Public open spaces Phasing plan 99

Shirlington Village PDSP GLUP: Low Office-Apartment-Hotel 1.5 FAR Commercial 72 units/acre residential 110 units/acre hotel Zoning: C-0-1.5 Total Development: 1,049 residential units 432,566 sf retail, including grocery store 585,111 sf office 57,000 sf library and theater 142 hotel rooms 100