AGENDA DATE: 9/12/2018
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Rio29 Small Area Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Presentation of final draft designs for direction on readiness for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Graham, Gast-Bray, Falkenstein
PRESENTER (S): Rachel Falkenstein, Andrew Gast-Bray
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At a January 30, 2018 joint meeting, staff and consultants shared the Phase 2 designs and framework with the Board and Planning Commission. Staff presented a plan for connectivity demonstrating transportation facilities and green infrastructure/amenities. The designs also included renderings and a sample quadrant plan to demonstrate community form. The Board and Planning Commission expressed support for the framework and designs, but wanted further discussion on implementation and more detail about the plan concepts prior to moving the project forward to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving 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: Staff will be presenting the latest draft designs for the Rio29 Small Area Plan. Concepts presented will include refined connectivity, parks & trails, place types/character, and transformative projects. Staff is looking for the Board's feedback and endorsement of the concepts before moving forward to a CPA, with the goal of a CPA by the end of 2018. At an August 21 Work Session the Planning Commission recommended staff move the design concepts forward to a CPA.
This Connectivity plan (Attachment A) addresses the community's desires to be able to easily walk, bike, drive, or take transit to locations within the Rio29 area - and from the area to other node...
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