Presentation of Draft Work Plan for The COR Development Plan Update

The purpose of this exercise is to review a draft work plan prepared by the Planning Commission to move the discussion on vision for The COR into an action plan. The proposed work plan is generally as follows:

1. Preparation of a Vision Statement (see previous case)
2. Land Use/District Map Tabletop Exercise
3. Creation of Descriptions of Districts (land use districts)
4. Recommendations for Key Development and Design Standards

Preparation of a Vision Statement for The COR

Background on this case is covered in the previous case.

Land Use/District Map Tabletop Exercise

The Planning Commission proposes a collaborative tabletop exercise to adjust the proposed Sub-District Map for The COR. This exercise has been used successfully in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update (prepared in 2008) and the Old Municipal Center Redevelopment Project. This is the first key process in taking a Vision Statement to an action item.

District Descriptions

As part of the District Map exercise, descriptions of these land use districts will be created. For example, a district description will describe allowable land use and key design aspects for future development.

Key Development and Design Standards

The final step in preparing a draft land use plan for The COR is to define key development and design standards. This is the process that will resolve where key areas of agreement as well as areas needing clarification will be resolved. Some of the key standards to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommendations to the City Council include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Definition of Mixed Use (vertical mixed use or horizontal mixed use)
2. Parking Districts and Parking Strategies
3. Retail Strategy (appropriate scale of retail for our market)
4. Architectural Standards
5. Appropriate Densities

Future Steps

Due to the nature of the City being Property Owner for a number of parcels, key infrastructure cost estimates are needed to develop a more refined understanding of development costs and acceptable selling prices. This exercise will also be a valuable economic development tool for private developers as well to better understand project an individual pro-forma. Economic Development Manager Patrick Brama will provide an update on the next two steps in the process.

1. System Plan/Infrastructure Study
2. Project Pro-Forma

Timing

Attached to this case is a work plan with timing to complete key deliverables.

30 Minutes

Community Development Director

The desired outcome for this case is to provide direction on future steps for an update to The COR Development Plan based on the recommended action plan by the Planning Commission.