AGENDA DATE: 3/1/2017
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Rio/29 Small Area Plan, Phase I and Phase II Crossover
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Endorse the Phase 1 concept and process for development of Phase 2 including approval of the Phase II Public Engagement Plan
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Graham, Gast-Bray, Falkenstein, Kilroy, Catlin
PRESENTER (S): Andrew Gast-Bray, Planning Director; Emily Kilroy, Community Engagement Specialist
LEGAL REVIEW: No
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: In October 2015 the County received a $65,000 grant from the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment in consultant services to be 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 was covered by a state grant. It is now complete and has provided 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 and a final report. A template and form-based zoning code pilot trial for vetting is also expected with Phase 2, as well as an organization of nodal development and their intensities (i.e. how much activity: employment, residents, retail, traffic,... each can sustain) to address the majority of future growth needs (?)
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: The consultant team and staff presented findings to a joint meeting of the Board and Planning Commission in January. At the March 1st Board meeting, staff will present a su...
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