June19,2014CityofDallasUrbanDesignAdvisoryCommitteeBriefing URBAN DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Project Background Tasks & Schedule Public Involvement Draft Document Next Steps PROJ ECT BACKGROUND DARTSTATION AREAPLAN forwardDallas COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT10 STRATEGIC PLAN 2001 2006 2006 LHAIAVISION NCTCOG TRAFFIC MODELING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTREPORT 2007 2008 2009 2011 NCTCOG SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS APPLICATION TxDOT CONSULTATION PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING District 10 Plan and forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan The District 10 Strategic Area Plan (2006) Identifies the LBJ /Skillman area as Focus Area #2: Forest/LBJ /Central Triangle, with a specific implementation item to develop A plan that guides the development of an urban neighborhood providing opportunities for innovative development that achieves the communitys vision. forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan (2006) The city-led, citywide comprehensive plan identifies the LBJ /Skillman area of Dallas as having significant future Transit-oriented Development opportunities around the DART LBJ /Skillman station. Skillman Corridor TIF District The TIF District was created in 2005 to provide a source of funding for public improvements. The Districts catalyst project is the Lake Highland Town Center (LHTC) planned as a $350 million mixed- use development connecting to the Lake Highlands DART Station. The LBJ /Skillman DART station area has also been identified as a priority for encouraging transit- oriented development. The Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (LHPID) was created in 2008 by property owner petition and provides supplemental services to the area including security patrols, maintenance of some TIF funded improvements, and marketing efforts. Community-led Effort in the LBJ /Skillman Gateway Area Concerns about the TxDOT Flyover for Skillman at LBJ /I-675 A confusing local roadway network currently exists tied to an area history of evolving local and regional development projects TxDOT had proposed a flyover bridge to address traffic flow in the LBJ /Skillman intersection; however, residents and others expressed concerns. A citizen effort lead by the Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association (LHAIA) with pro-bono assistance from planning/engineering professionals lead to a LBJ Skillman Gateway alternative concept plan to reconfigure the intersection to not only address traffic flow but provide better access to encourage redevelopment of underutilized property and opportunities for pedestrian connections. LBJ SKILLMAN AERIALS 1942 1972 1984 Community Efforts in the LBJ /Skillman Gateway (cont) The LBJ Skillman Gateway alternative concept plan centered on a reconfiguration of the at-grade streets at the Skillman/IH-635 bridge intersection has been generally accepted as the preferred alternative by TxDOT. A reconfigured LBJ /Skillman Interchange based on the preferred alternative is now in the schematic engineering and environmental assessment phase. In 2010, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved $44.8 million for their third Sustainable Development Program Call for Projects, including $1 million for planning projects in both the eastern and western TxDOT Districts. Total LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative project funds = $125,000. Grant proposal summary: The study will help determine future land use, development scenarios and area zoning options to facilitate TOD-oriented development, improved area pedestrian and transit linkages, and identify area opportunities for new trails, open space and land development. NCTCOGs SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING PROGRAM The LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative study was funded through the NCTCOGs 2009-2010 Sustainable Development Call for Projects due to: Potential to develop underutilized land and vacant retail near DART light rail station An isolated DART station needing improved connectivity to the area Identify recommendations tied to two possible outcomes/scenarios: Recommendations with no TxDOT realignment changes (interim solution until the completion of TxDOT realignment) Recommendations with TxDOT realignment building on the assumption that the TxDOT accepted alternative will move forward Examine other elements needed to encourage more sustainable land uses, and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections improving air quality. LBJ /SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE PROJ ECT CONTEXT LBJ /SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE PROJ ECT PURPOSE The purpose of the LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative is to identify redevelopment and new transit oriented development opportunities to promote sustainable living, positive social and economic opportunities and increase safety throughout this strategic City of Dallas focus area. THE PROJ ECT PLANNING TEAM Karla Weaver, NCTCOG Patrick Mandapaka, NCTCOG David Schleg, City of Dallas Luis Tamayo, City of Dallas Sue Hounsel, City of Dallas Steve Biba, DART Susan Morgan, Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association Don Scarborough, Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association PROJ ECT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Residential Representatives Les Hall (Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair) Kathy Stewart (LH Improvement District Land Use Chair) Don Scarborough (Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association) Business Representatives Cindy Causey (Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair) Kylie Louthan (Regional Manager, Knightvest Property Management) J ill Goad (Director, Feed Lake Highlands) Lake Highlands PID Executive Director Rebecca Range TIF Board Member Representative Alan Walne ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS THE CONSULTANT TEAM Omniplan Lead Consultants KIMLEY HORN ASSOCIATES GRAM TRAFFIC TOWNSCAPE INFORMATION ASSOCIATES RICKER CUNNINGHAM TASKS & SCHEDULE PROJECT TASKS & SCHEDULE TASK 1 Process Initiation (Aug. 2012) TASK 2 Preliminary Research and Data Collection (Sept. - Oct. 2012) TASK 3 Current & Future Market & Development Conditions (Oct. Dec. 2012) TASK 4 Community Visioning Event (J an. 2013) TASK 5 Post Community Visioning Event Analysis/Preliminary Implementation Recommendations (Feb.- March 2013) TASK 6 Community Workshop, Findings & Final Renderings (Apr. 2013 May 2014) TASK 6A Urban Design Subcommittee Review (June - July 2014) TASK 7 Final Plan, City Plan Commission and City Council Action (J uly Aug. 2014) PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT Media Outreach and Community Survey Community Visioning Event Held J anuary 2013 Follow-Up Community Open House Held May 18, 2013 PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT Summary Websiteonline LateNovember2012 MediareleaseaboutsurveyandCommunityVisioningEvent(CVE) November29,2012 EmailblasttoareaHOAsandotherareastakeholdersconcerningCVE December5,2012 PostcardmailersentforCVE January3,2012 Followupcallstoapartmentandcondomanagers Dec2012/Jan2013 CommunityVisioningEvent January17,2013 Surveydistributedtoareaelementaryschools Jan/Feb2013 Survey/Questionnaireclosed(839responsestotal) February15,2013 LakeHighlandsAdvocateMagazinearticles Dec2012/Jan/Feb2013 DallasMorningNewsarticle Jan7,2013 CommunityAreaOrganizationpresentations(4) Jan/Feb2013 EmailblasttoareaHOAsandotherareastakeholders regardingMay2013OpenHouse April2930,2013 PostcardmailersentforMay2013OpenHouse May1,2013 WebsitenoticeforMay2013OpenHouseposted May1,2013 OpenHouseEvent May18,2013 Media Outreach and Coverage NCTCOG/City of Dallas Media Release Dallas Morning News Lake Highland Advocate Neighborhood Association Newsletters Community Survey November 2012 February 2013 Community Survey Outreach Survey Monkey On-line Survey DART Platform Outreach December 11, 2013 Over 150 surveys distributed by project staff to DART evening commuters Distributed via PID office to Area Business-owners, Neighborhood Associations, Crime Watch Groups and interested individuals. Community Survey Content Project Background and Survey Instructions Zipcode for Reference - Respondent in the study area? Questions with Multiple Responses Allowed Additional Comments or Questions Community Visioning Event J anuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Forest Lane Academy Workshop Format Summary Introductory Remarks from Councilmember J erry Allen Project Background Presentation Breakout Visioning Work Session Facilitator-led work group discussion Document questions, comments Use of area maps for documentation Share Work Session Results Each Work Group presented issues, concerns and solutions discussed within their group. Community Visioning Event Excellent Turnout and Productive Workshop Community Visioning Event J anuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Forest Lane Academy Attendance: 130 (estimate) Summary of Findings from CVE: Support for mid- to high-density at DART station and LBJ /Skillman intersection Desire for more single family housing Concern about apartment complexes Safety Walkability Need for open space/green space Interest in quality retail and restaurants Concerns about area crime DART station and area retail area crimes Support for multi-modal thoroughfares Bike lanes Trailways Confirms support of the City Bike Plan Community Open House May 18, 2013 9:00 am 1:00 pm Forest Lane Academy Open House Format Summary Two Sessions 9am - 11 am and 11 am - 1 pm Open Remarks (15 minutes) Presentation (Project Background, CVE Findings) Breakout Sessions Community Linkages/Recreation Commercial Residential Transportation Q&A Community Open House Preliminary Visioning Based Upon J anuary, 2013 Community Visioning Event Community Open House Recommended Planning Vision Based Upon J anuary, 2013 Community Visioning Event Community Open House May 18, 2013 9:00 am 1:00 pm Forest Lane Academy Attendance: 56 (estimate) Summary of Findings from Open House: Confirmation of priorities identified at the J anuary 2013 Community Visioning Event Mid- to high-density at DART station and LBJ /Skillman intersection acceptable Preserve and Enhance existing single family housing in the area Improve the safety and quality of life at area apartment complexes Safety Walkability Need for open space/green space Pursue quality retail and restaurant development in the area Address area crime at the DART station, neighborhoods and area retail centers Develop area multi-modal thoroughfares Bike lanes Trailways Draft Document Overview Providesabackgroundof thestudyareaincontextof itshistoricdevelopmentand currentcondition Documentstheprojects extensivepublicinput undertakentodate Identifiesanddocuments, throughgraphicillustrations, targetedStrategic Opportunityareas Draft Document Recommendations Providestwoillustrative masterplanvisions,one withTxDOT realignment change,onewithout Documentsmobility recommendationsfornew streets,pedestrianand bicyclistaccommodations Identifiestheneedforopen spaceandotherqualityof lifecomponentsas redevelopmentoccurs Includesdrawingsshowingpotentialmassingofbuildings, pedestrianatmosphereandarchitecturalcharacter Draft Document Illustrative Rendering Draft Document Strategic Opportunity Vision Areas StrategicOpportunityareaswere selectedfortheirstrategiclocation, publicinputfromthecommunity eventsandsurveys,andtheir potentialtobeacatalystfor redevelopmentinthecorefocus areaandlargerstudyareaasa whole. IncludedwiththeStrategic Opportunityareasarerenderings showingthepossiblemassingand potentialarchitecturalcharacterfor eachtargetedsiteaswellas photographsofsimilar developmentsasapointof reference. Implementationtoolsidentifiedto aidinguidingprogresstowardsthe StrategicOpportunityareavisions NEXT STEPS C UR R E NT LY S C HE DUL E D Urban Design Subcommittee J uly 2014 UDAC Action J uly 3 rd City Plan Commission J uly 2014 Project Briefing J uly 10 th CPC Action J uly 24 th City Council Action - August 2014 PROJ ECT CONTACTS: Patrick Mandapaka, PhD, AICP Senior Transportation Planner NCTCOG Office: 817.704.2503 pmandapaka@nctcog.org Luis Tamayo Senior Planner Sustainable Development and Construction City of Dallas Office: 214.670.5404 luis.tamayo@dallascityhall.com Questions