DOMINION BOULEVARD CORRIDOR STUDY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN A MODEL FOR CHESAPEAKE S FUTURE

Overview I. Draft Plan Process II. Draft Plan Overview a. Market Analysis b. Master Land Use Plan c. Transportation Network d. Greenspace and Public Space Network e. Trail System f. Stormwater and Conservation Network g. Implementation III. Master Transportation Plan Update Strategy IV. Utility Strategy V. Comprehensive Plan Update Strategy VI. Next Steps 2

Draft Plan Development Process February 2014: Initial Stakeholders Meetings April 2014: 1 st Public Workshops April June 2014: Market Analysis Study July 2014: 2 nd Public Workshops August 2014: Preferred Scenario Chosen November 2014: 3 rd Public Workshops November 2014: Draft Document and Maps December February 2015: Draft Review and Edits 3

Context The Study Area sits on a network of major roadways with regional employment centers. Route 17 s potential to become an Interstate Highway expands the opportunity. 4

Issue The Study Area is currently not situated in the historically favored areas of the region. A plan that further elevates the image and desirability of Chesapeake is required. 5

Market Study Study Area desirable for long term growth For Sale residential could absorb much of the developable land area Nearly 5M SF of Commercial Uses (Retail, Office, Light Industrial) is available A Regional Employment Center is possible within the study area Companies are relocating to vibrant walkable amenity filled spaces 6

Concept A place that promotes walkable mixed use centers at major transportation interchanges, connectivity to regional open space networks and a rural preservation. 8

Existing Conditions New developments, rural lots existing roadways and interchanges shape the development framework. The master plan respects these investments.. 10

Environmental Systems 77% Of the respondents think linking stormwater and recreation through green infrastructure is important New development works with environmentally sensitive areas such as forested land, the Great Dismal Swamp, the major canals and the Elizabeth River. 11

Agriculture Agriculture shapes the image, character and lifestyle. Protecting agricultural resources is part of a holistic growth plan. 12

Planning Areas The Study Area is organized into 10 distinct planning areas (Areas). Each Area will have its own theme, character and development program.. 13

Development Scenarios Three potential scenarios were created based on the market study. These scenarios were vetted with the community. Most favored placing Focal Areas on Area 3 and 6 14

Dominion Boulevard Master Plan Walkable Mixed Use Neighborhoods and Districts connected by complete streets and greenways in the Northern portions Rural and Agricultural Preservation in the Southern portions Opportunity Sites located along the Elizabeth River and adjacent to the Chesapeake Regional Airport Environmentally sensitive lands protected and organized into a regional open space network 15

Proposed Street Network A. Standard 2 way street B. Urban center street C. Linear park street The plan promotes the use of Complete Streets D. Parkway 16

Open Space Framework Minor canals handle stormwater and provide connectivity throughout the study area. Major canals can be wide and deep enough for recreation. Parks, Greenways, Forested Areas and the Canals together create a connected open space network. 17

Utilities Infrastructure Combined Water and Sewer 18

Transit Opportunities Transit connects neighborhoods and districts. Light Rail or BRT could connect the study area to the rest of the region in the future. 19

Comprehensive Plan Update Strategy Adopt Dominion Boulevard Corridor Study and Strategic Economic Development Plan Amend 2035 Land Use Plan to incorporate Dominion Boulevard Corridor Study Master Land Use Plan Amend 2050 Master Transportation Plan to incorporate the Dominion Boulevard Corridor Study Master Streets Plan 23

Proposed Next Steps March 24, 2015: City Council Initiating Resolution March 25, 2015: Planning Commission Work Session April 16, 2015: Planning Commission Open House April 22, 2015: Planning Commission Comments Only Public Hearing May 13, 2015: Planning Commission Public Hearing/ Consideration June 16, 2015: City Council Public Hearing/ Consideration 24