AGENDA DATE: 10/5/2016
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Rio/29 Small Area Plan Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Project Update
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Blair, Benish, Echols, Falkenstein
PRESENTER (S): Mike Callahan, Renaissance Planning
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: In October 2015, the County received a $65,000 grant from the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment. The grant purchased consultant services provided by the team of Renaissance Planning Group (RPG) and Michael Baker International to support the Rio/29 Small Area Plan project. As part of the scoping for the project, the work was divided into two phases. Funding for Phase 1 is covered by the State grant. When complete, it will provide the preferred land use alternative for the Study Area. Phase 2 will work from the preferred land use alternative to develop a final land use plan, urban design plan, transportation plan and implementation action plan for the Study Area, as well as a final report.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 3: Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: At the October 5 Board meeting, the consultant will present a summary of their findings along with the community input received to-date on the Small Area Plan. Work thus far has included the completion of a Study Area analysis and a partial Market Assessment. Staff and the consultant team presented findings to the Places29-Rio and Hydraulic Community Advisory Committees ("CACs") in August and to members of the community at a community meeting on September 16, 2016. CAC members and citizens provided feedback on the uses and forms they would like to see for future development in the area (see Attachment A). Unfortunately, residents...
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