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HomeMy WebLinkAboutForm Based Code power pointOverview of Presentation • Introduction • Northside Recommendations • South District Recommendations • Next Steps 15 August 2017 Recommendations Project Overview: Three Phases • Phase 1: Understanding • February Trip • Phase 2: Exploring • May Trip • July Trip • This Trip and Presentation • Phase 3: Implementation Steps • Report Summarizing Recommendations 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 13 1 M7 �� V v .I O M. IS, 'wl A EN. MW South District 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 16 A A� N �■■■ � A' I� 1/ MSI A� ori A Ar ■I MA. ~ISIwlRA ISI a[ up H �I NI Goals for the Northside Neighborhood A set of themes emerging from the public process and from the zoning analysis generated a vision that includes the following elements: 1. Improve housing options that address the issue of competition of student housing market so that families in the Northside Neighborhood can continue to have access to housing 2. Develop controls to preserve the historic character of the Northside Neighborhood, specifically looking at controls for building scale and form 3. Address neighborhood parking concerns, particularly in commercial areas where more access to parking is desired 15 August 2017 Recommendations Goals for the Northside Neighborhood 4. Develop a strategy to allow for infill and development or redevelopment on opportunity sites in the Northside Marketplace 5. Improve walkability and safety measures for pedestrians along streets, especially those identified as challenging access points in need of traffic calming 6. Propose changes to existing zoning standards to better predict and control the future development of Iowa City's Northside Neighborhood. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 19 Northside Neighborhood Historic Designations Map The Northside has three historic b , �r Brown Street , districts that cover the majority of properties in the neighborhood. These districts designate contributing, key contributing, and non-contributing properties and provide standards and guidelines for development, renovations, and additions. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. I 10 m 5 16 I mrlr c'—�1�i I i ilk 6441; cm AMR 1•r1� 11 rpi. I jl"216; 1.r_ ld i��r ■: D �J Em 17 • Ll Ul -- � il-Am ?I: -� 111 15 "w r • I S .. w • • Lw r, ��.lowd �� C jm ;r "..I �In F S" �IIIF I Mr NA Integrate intent from Central District Plan into new form -based zones • Base new zoning district intent statements on Central District Plan • Make the Central District Plan goals inherent and more TJ Villap Main Spee[ integrated into the zoning code _ `F��:► s F=� standards so they are easier to use fel and administer • Example- adjust maximum height standards to ensure compatibility for Northside Marketplace context A walkable, vibrant urban main street serving multiple neighborhoods with commercial, retail, entertainment, and civic uses, public transportation, and small -to -medium footprint, moderate -to -high-intensity housing choices, from Cottage Courts to Main Street Buildings and Lined Buildings. The following are generally appropriate form elements in this zone: 2017 Attached or Detached Buildings 1 Narrow -to -Large Design Site Width Small -to -Large Footprint Small -to -No Front Setbacks Small -to -No Side Setbacks Up to 4Yx Stories Ground Floor Flush with Sidewalk Shopfronts, Forecourts, Galleries, Terraces, Dooryards, Stoops, and / Porches only on side streets 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 1 14 N.2 Create new form -based zones that incorporate Historic District intent • Introduce a larger rear setback for the primary building to maintain and preserve the character of the back yards in Iowa City's Northside neighborhoods • Create a new form -based zone(s) that includes additional form standards to control the overall width and depth of the primary building To build build upon the historic characteristics of the existing single- family neighborhoods while allowing them to evolve with smaller scale medium -density building types such as bungalow courts, duplexes, and mansion apartments that are compatible to their context. 15 August 2017 Recommendations ,�')n1 h,, 115 Detach( Narrow Small-tc Large Fr Up N.3 Introduce a new zone to facilitate introduction of Missing Middle Housing types t DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES 15 August 2017 JJ J1J J. i 1 1 ] ,.. . v J J ]lD 11 7'h N , 1 , MID-R15E TOWNHOUSE MULTIPLEX \ \ \ TRIPLEX Q COURTYARD BOGRT LIVE/WORK — — — \DUPLEX FOURPLEX APARTMENT �ioUSING \ _ MI551NG MIDDLE Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 1 16 N.3 Introduce a new zone to facilitate introduction of Missing Middle Housing types • New zone would promote Missing Middle Housing types for portions of • ItIowa City that are not historic �■' a -y landmark or contributing buildings • This could include small portions within the project area and areas immediately to the east • Approach will respect historic preservation guidelines, additional form requirements to be introduced, and expectations for contributing properties 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 1 17 N.3 Introduce a new zone to facilitate introduction of Missing Middle Housing types • This zone would specifically call out house -form buildings with maximum footprints, control the overall width and depth of the primary building • Consult with an economist to study cost impact and feasibility of introducing Missing Middle Housing types, particularly in light of recent changes to maximum occupancy regulations imposed by the State of Iowa 15 August 2017 Recommendations so, Max % 5h Max © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 1 18 NA Northside Marketplace: Complete a more detailed vision and create new form -based zones to implement this vision wr;W 4=ru 15 August 2017 F MARKET ST- 6 Elle r� NA Northside Marketplace: Complete a more detailed vision and create new form -based zones to implement this vision • Assess the community vision for the Northside Marketplace to determine if it remains the same or has changed significantly since the adoption of the Central District Plan • Recommending a multi -day charrette • Updates to the vision may ultimately inform a new zoning or form -based code and include changes to zoning map No .aEa.s .a'EMaEN1 NOVEMBER 1S NR11NR11 E, IR NNBENEE� 2E ,m scum CN VOk NEO;R Wa M'40MO,puwm BNOM r nkiwi�eorre�uwio:, eoucano�ai iec,u�. NO'. ,tatbns 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 120 NA Northside Marketplace: Complete a more detailed vision and create new form -based zones to implement this vision Tlr� j W, 11 dr ,r / y�i •'�,• 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 121 Use the Charrette to illustrate alternatives Austin, TX Above: Existing context of 1St Street in Austin, TX. Right: Two alternative examples developed during a community charrette show different infill opportunities for 1St Street. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 122 N.5 Make adjustments to existing impervious cover requirements in the zoning code • Increase existing limits for impervious cover or use language that explicitly limits the amount of impervious cover that can be used for parking • This will help will prevent misinterpretations of the intent for the impervious cover standards • These controls will ultimately help regulate the quality of site development in the Northside Rear yards in the Northsiae iveignooi nood consuinea oy surface parking. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 123 N.6 Develop a series of pre -approved accessory dwelling unit designs that are appropriate for historic districts • This will enable additional units to be added to lots that are still associated with the main building and can fall under the same ownership • This strategy will help to address the community's goal for creatively approaching housing types in the Northside Neighborhood and will introduce another method for adding additional units to the market Pre -designed ADU plan examples from the City of Santa Cruz, CA. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 124 N.7 Improve walkability and public safety with pedestrian -scaled lighting in residential areas • Pursue designs that balance visual interest and simplicity • Integrate sidewalk lighting where supported by neighborhood; conduct a study on high-priority streets • Ensure lighting options are Night Sky Compliant • Could be funded through TIF or other self -funding lighting improvement district 15 August 2017 Recommendations N.8 Transportation and parking recommendations • Consider allowing on -street parking along both sides of the streets where it is currently allowed, can help reduce vehicle speeds. • Effectively double the available parking supply by the same means of two- sided on -street parking • Monitor the usage of the on -street parking to see if a parking permit system is necessary • Continue to consider converting one-way streets to two-way function 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 126 N.9 Develop a Missing Middle Housing pilot project on city -owned 724 Ronalds Street lot Fourplex 15 August 2017 Recommendations Cottage Court A_i INS IN Ah N II N A Ak 01 r 05 Goals for the South District A set of themes emerging from the public process and from the zoning analysis reinforced a vision that includes the following elements: 1. Create neighborhood nodes around which to concentrate walkable amenities which may include retail, as well as appropriate residential development 2. Expand upon the established open spaces plan by creating a strong network of trails and parks with interconnectivity 3. Address housing options for families in the area and examine potential for affordable options and appropriately sized units that will promote a walkable environment and mix of housing types 15 August 2017 Recommendations i11� ,; Ull 4*4 53 South District Plan Map WwMNlumhmily5ngkramiy Pramual �w Meam m Damp Mama xe.amm i • M'eM Ose/T#�bvbmi mmnewl ■ MueE mefanna.ul . YMOI . Rv9eORn5Rce/Se¢IIWeArta Itom:Aak� * �a omRm AN © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 129 Goals for the South District 4. Improve street connectivity to promote traffic calming and provide relief for neighborhood streets currently being used as arterials 5. Improve walkability and safety measures for pedestrians 6. Introduce new zoning or zoning changes where appropriate to better predict and control future development of Iowa City's South District. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design. Inc. 130 S.1 Implement community design regulations as a framework for future development • Reference example Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) projects to look at approaches for getting land annexed as part of Iowa City and integrating the South District Plan vision and goals • This strategy offers precedents that help to guide the community's vision this area Dr .11.14-0 srR:W en w.a M am rWw l 1 le b 8 P��L- (p, J . . .rb 1 M W n n mm�na r P P weow area xMem ou G Gmcv�mPYv,fi Ra 1-1 -11 r.uax,n,a WaNvnI I, lwmbew ]UD bmmlerN GM a - fi„�„��a,o lrefimd Peg 'u P h f kln . m ryP Art1p as Yd taM as onao( a1WrW. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 131 1 15 S.2 Build upon existing South District Plan: Implement new form -based zones and incorporate recent efforts • Build upon the community plan and garner community and stakeholder buy -in through a multi -day public charrette process • Guide and inform zoning for future development in South District a.� a: Bad:.. r..m a.a.a. Building Form Regulating Plan F-.—, —.— :T1 . :: n rvcv. rv.uxw,mmcm.mn.a,�m n c...,,I r:.Hrxanmo.mmreaz O �L_JC rL, : deo nM M n�w^•,w � _ si....r,zoB re„mw GL cw.sa 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 132 S.2 Build upon existing South District Plan: Implement new form -based zones and incorporate recent efforts • Incorporate improved community standards for street network and open spaces layout .I�eI� Street and Circulation Regulating Wan mriryeaamab�k _ vmnumumv..,wmi m..h a 'm..mm.ikcmw�.sum Aw.y �a��sm�u H..m.. 7 .... .. 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 133 S.3 Create a more diverse palette of form -based zones for the South District that allow Missing Middle Housing types and neighborhood main streets • New zones should include a neighborhood main street context to anticipate nodes of _ activity in the South District • Create a Missing Middle Fi Housing zone to allow adiverse range of housing options using specific building types ■� a 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design. Inc. 134 SA Develop a set of pre -designed plans for Missing Middle Building types • Establish palette of Missing Middle Housing types with pre -designed plans that can be replicated and that are pre -approved for permitting process • Pre -approved plans will facilitate implementation and lower barriers to building new Missing Middle Housing types • Create a subset of the plans that includes designs for a diverse set of housing types to provide options for a range of income levels 15 August 2017 Recommendations ,6510.0:0.4 1-11 r� 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 135 .. . -1d n, ... , .m �.=��.a.,1am' , . .'.r, , I,' , ' .,,. „000 oI.. 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ME Next Steps • Meetings with city staff to discuss and finalize recommendations report • City to prioritize actionable steps for implementation • Charrette process for both study areas to result in a detailed illustrative plan • Form -Based Code for South District and Northside Neighborhood including the Northside Marketplace • Integrating new standards into existing zoning code • Identify demonstration project(s) within study areas 15 August 2017 Recommendations © 2017 Opticos Design, Inc. 139