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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9923 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9923 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 23, 2016 r� Page 1 of 1 �i �i7 Y *a SUBJECT: BERRY/UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN — AN URBAN VILLAGE rrn PLAN UPDATE The purpose of this report is to provide information on the proposed Berry/University Development Plan —An Urban Village Plan Update, which is scheduled for adoption consideration by the City Council on September 27, 2016. On December 4, 2007, the City Council adopted the Berry/University Urban Village Master Plan (M&C G-15990). In 2010, the City of Fort Worth was awarded funding for the Berry/University Development Plan and Form- Based Code project through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Sustainable Development Grant Program (M&C G-17782). The City of Fort Worth partnered with NCTCOG, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), Texas Christian University (TCU), and the Berry Street Initiative (BSI) to create a pedestrian and transit-oriented plan and implementing form-based code for the Berry/University Urban Village and the future TCU/Berry Tex Rail Station area. The Berry/University Development Plan serves as a needed update to the 2007 Berry/University Urban Village Master Plan. The form-based code portion of the project is currently underway, with adoption anticipated in late fall. The Berry/University plan documents the project's extensive six-day public input process and outlines key steps, recommendations, and policies for future development, complete streets design, multimodal transportation improvements, potential funding mechanisms, strategies for implementing stormwater management, and improving pedestrian safety and connectivity. The plan describes character areas within the project boundary and depicts allowed building types, generalized land uses, and general height and setback parameters that will serve as a guide for developing the implementing form-based code for the Berry/University Urban Village and the future TCU/Berry Tex Rail Station area. The final plan was presented to the public on February 11, 2016. The plan was posted to the City's website on February 11th, with an open public comment period that lasted until March 11tH In addition to community input, staff and the consultant team, Code Studio, have worked closely with various city departments, team stakeholders, and alliance partners to ensure consensus and support for the plan. Staff briefed the City Plan Commission on May 25, 2016, the Urban Design Commission on June 23, 2016, and the Zoning Commission on July 13, 2016. The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on August 24, 2016 and make a recommendation to City Council on adoption of the plan and incorporation into the City's Comprehensive Plan by reference. For your reference, an overview of the Berry/University Development Plan —An Urban Village Plan Update is contained in the attached PowerPoint presentation. The plan can be downloaded from the City's website at the following URL: http://fortworthtexas.gov/westberry, ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9923 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 23, 2016 r� Page 2 of 1 �i �i7 Y *a SUBJECT: BERRY/UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN — AN URBAN VILLAGE rrn PLAN UPDATE Should you have any questions, please contact Randle Harwood, Planning and Development Director, at 817-392-6101 or Katy O'Meilia, Senior Planner, at 817-392-2536. David Cooke City Manager Attachment: Presentation on the Berry/University Development Plan —An Urban Village Plan Update ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS Berry/University Development Plan An Urban Village Master Plan Update FORTWORTH. lroo� Prepared for the City Council by the Planning and Development Department August 23, 2016 Purpose ■ Overview of the plan content and future recommendations ■ Review next steps for the form based code adoption timeline i FoRTWORTH, North Central Texas {Council of Governments The Berry/University Development Plan -An Urban Village Master Plan Update is funded in part by the North Central Texas Council of Governments with additional funding and resources provided bythe City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), Texas Christian University (TCUI and the Berry Street Initiative. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS: STAFF RESOURCE TEAM: North Central Texas Council of Governments Eric Fladager [City of Fort Worth] City of Fort Worth Katy 0'Meilia [City of Fort Worth] Texas Christian University Arty Wheaton-Rodriquez (City of Fort Worth) The T Karla Weaver (NCTCOGI Berry Street Initiative Patrick Mandapaka (NCTCOG) Travis Kiska (NCTCOGI Curvie Hawkins (The T) MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Betsy Price (Mayor) Sal Espino (District 21 CONSULTANT TEAM: W.B. 'Zlm' Zimmerman (District 3) Code Studio (Project Lead) Cary Moon (District 4) Third Coast Design Studio (Urban Design] Gyna Bivens (District 5) Berkenbile Landscape Architects (Landscape Architecture) Jungus Jordan (District 61 Civic Economics (Economics) Dennis Shingleton (District 7) HalffAssociates (StOrmWaterl Kelly Allen Gray (District 8) DeShazo Group (Transportation] Ann Zadeh (District 9) Open Channels Group (Public Communications) SPECIAL THANKS TO: Fart Worth Blue Zones Project Fort Worth Bike Sharing University United Methodist Church Fuzzy's Taco Shop Project Boundary� IA �•:i - ■�. r- � ': ■,a! i. r +■ ■ ■ K. 1,. �t ■ �'!■ I'i � ■ '� : � .-ice ��17 � `a Arr '�:•l �.rw L_ ■ ■ -',; ■.a ■.J` 11� +'.•r it;_.s___,-�r1•.i ::iw ~ �.ey i'r i ■ �'!# �_ �.: �:�++ �•1a �. n r _ ti r ■•a iFA7"'VF'�^q, f- 1 a• � ■ :.� .. •• r a +` a ■ � s.,■ a.� �;.r r- 7 •. j■ � _ R � 1s r 17 ■..,a, a r a fi Y �1■ �� w9■a /y'� .;T� a� � � ;•,� i•� � i tier ■ r• �,� . 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N Ya/ •��a■■'y■} '■r_.8`lddlanStPt�tr � -;Z �"� �.i■ns �.i L-� - ti a■ilh a• A. rr.r i ■ 1■:�NrR1• 1 I� �L ■. moi♦ .�.` - r a �* tJ �, �+ � :_•� i.} _ ■ •'•.- i ♦• Y ♦ ' �•..■ J C,� Q`Mf• fig■ rib i i::+ �':' f■r �„y - a• t j�e"* . tii.yA� 4 Inventory & Ana lysis The Public Process Key Challenges The Path Forward Future Form and Character LiImplementation Inventory and Ana lysis %201M 7. F& G ■ r 17 Zoil- Understanding the z zgh" project area and 63 J, z surrounding I'll 1'; T vi V: L.r, J:!'L L context. It 11"' H; iAl. i t'�Li ■ Understanding the p- M N T f. -1 Z -4"J V p 1. 7 i 3 F:-, 1: physical assets and to 1-11 Rlblf market conditions Dow PROJECT STUDY AREA 11 Fort ullqg[@J�6 I $67 50" that serve as a Retail Restaurants and Bars $36L00 Total $103.50 basis for potential 3-MILE RADIUS -----::m Rc[dJ $1,071.51 Restaurants and B� $235.45 6 growth in the areaBarsTotal $1,306.96 COMMERCIAL DEMAND(IN MILLIONS) 1-MILERADIUS Retail $132.73 Restau rants and bars $40.50 7... ChristianTotal $173.23 University &er Street 3-MILE RADIUS Retail $65430 Restaurants and Bars $182.32 Tatai $841.62 6 The Public Process : Charrette Week The Schedule FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY OCTOSER 10 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 12 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 16 TIME. DAY 1 DAY U DAY 6 DAY 9,00 AM NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN OPEN STAKEHOLDER OPEN STAKEHOLDER 1000 AM WORKSHOP OPEN DESIGN STUDIO DESIGN DISCUSSION DESIGN DISCUSSION •as. •a PM STUDIO STUDIO AUDITORIUM STAFF DEBRIEF 11:00 AM 10:00 AM-1200 PM 1200 PM LUNCH LUNCH&LEARN LUNCH&LEARN LUNCH CLOSED TEAM DEPARTS 100 i M TEAM ARRIVES DESIGN STUDIO ©C 1:30PMOPEN -3:30PM DESIGN STAKEHOLDER DAN BURDEN KEY STUDIO DISCUSSION 30C STAFF WALKINGTOUR OPEN STAKEHOLDER OPEN MEETING DESIGN /MAJOR DESIGN STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION d'Q4_ 3:00 PM-5:00 PM STUDIO LANDOWNER STUDIO _ DISCUSSION WORKSHOP RECAP/ OPEN HOUSE PREPARATION TEAM TOUR BRAINSTORMING &CO PM 3 30 PM-7:00 PM DROP-IN OPEN HOUSE FINAL 6:00 PM 8:00 PM PRESENTATION .as :as PM 700 PM TEAM DINNER DINNERAUDITORIUMDINNER t AUDITORIUM MEETING (DINNER) DINNER STUDIO BREAKDOWN 9,00 PM CLOSED DESIGN STUDIO CLOSED DESIGN STUDIO CLOSED DESIGN STUDIO ?000 PM 7 The Public Process : Charrette Week Neighborhood "- : Design Workshop rel ■ Kickoff presentation outlining goals for the ect and the - 4 pro j ►¢RFs : ,, charrette process. �� .� � v M' ■ Broke into small groups to sketch out ideas and desires for the project area. ■ Spokesperson from , each table presented their ideas. ' Op 4 s The Public Process : Charrette Week Open Design Studio ■ Design studio open daily 71C J to the public for flexibility to drop in and see the work progress. _ . ■ Series of stakeholder = interviews to gather info, ask questions, and discuss proposed concepts. ' Lunch and learn w ■ Presentations on NA economics and rah stormwater. 9 The Public Process : Charrette Week Drop-In Open House r 1% 17 ■ Public invited to W ��ax JPFRON drop in, view, and � ��i,e. �.. i Ont, Mixed comment on F. Upper-Stiff -- Height: j, AiFI';a C'�-A�GCCI'➢iiG preliminary i �,�k „c6'c ,F concepts. A. 10 Public Process : Charrette Week Final Presentation ■ Summary of week's '' c�y work included: ■ Market opportunities - ■ Streetscape improvements ■ Future character areas ■ Illustrative concepts for TEX Rail station area ; ■ Residential transition 4 l of ideas w ■ Redevelopment � scenario for Kroger ` 1• Site 11 KeyChallenges ■ Perception Problem "Scary Berry" ■ Limited bike and pedestrian connectivity ■ Lack of usable green space ■ Aging & under-sized — AtZZn stormwater system AL ■ Weak market ■ Missing housing F. options hill71 D ^- B .1�1 1: fit:, 4t' �' 7 NMI* Mb- 12 The Path Forward Finish the Streetscape ■ Walkability and bikeability enhancements needed east of Forest Park. ! . ■ To tie the corridor together, create a safer pedestrian and bike crossing across Cleburne Rd. � y met J i 13 The Path Forward A B C F G A. 5-10' sidewalk E. 3' striped area separates parking B. 6' depressed planting for stormwater runoff. from bike lane. C. 5' protected bike lanes between parking and F. 6' depressed median for stormwater planting. G. 11' travel lanes D. Bulb-outs reduce pedestrian crossing distance H. 8' parallel parking lane. 14 The Path Forward A W\ \ 41111111W_ — o _ w � C F A. Livingston Ave. closed at Berry to improve traffic D. Staggered crosswalks split by median reduces flow. crossing distance and creates a safer crossing B. Bike box provides a safer and more visible way to for pedestrians. get ahead of queuing traffic at a red light. E. Taco Bell exit closed to improve traffic flow. C. Gordon Ave. closed at Berry to improve traffic F. Free-flow right lane eliminated. flow. 15 The Path Forward Preserving the Surrounding Neighborhood ■ Encourage diverse housing stock to relieve - development pressure on single-family neighborhoods. �■ i■ ' ■ Offer housing fora variety of income levels. - ^f ■ Increasing residential density to boost local economic base that will support existing and new businesses. l - - 16 The Path Forward F , 1 - - H - -�G CIL 7 � -14 A A. Secondary Dwelling Unit E. Cottage Court B. Duplex: Side by Side F. Townhouse C. Duplex: Back to Back G. Garden Apartment D. Fourplex H. Single-family House 17 The Path Forward TEX Rail Station - � ' � '''- Area Block Studies _ , ■ Conceptual public & private stormwater improvements are " designed to improve i r .UN conveyance through the station area. ■ Large stormwater solutions for slowin water flow with retention. 18 The Path Forward Block Study: Short Term Improvements A. Stormwater features provide recreational areas and water storage during periods of heavy rain. B. Bioswales reduce the amount ,� LL=� of impervious surface along street frontage & helps to �IIllifr } ' convey, store, and slow down 01 - ��� ■ r , �. stormwater. ;• r� • ■ �'f r �,_�I • Imo, ■ ;� �� ; ��� _ { 1� -�-C. 2-3 story townhouses with7i, r r ■ a' a rj bioswale to store and convey i _, i l s•. , �;R� -' ` Ir(I runoff. _ � w� D. Paschal High School expansion ... ,� _ 4'-U .�!�:'�I, _ building under construction. E. Soccer field provides area for active recreation and temporary stormwater e h storage. Illustrative short term block study concept depicts modest redevelopment and stormwater solutions that serve as recreational amenities in the area. 19 The Path Forward Long Term Block Study A. 3-4 story apartments provide high density housing close to € "I - I -* ' °� -ro a the TEX Rail station. s ,ref B. 4/5 story mixed-use 7�� �n;�'..�.� 's �; I I •� �_ _ �. �� � development tojit accommodate TEX rail riders. C. Medium density housing ° ' 40options provide transition to � neighborhoods. D. 2/3 story mixed-use with parking decks that service development and TEX Rail riders. � A E. Public plaza as focal point at ,\ ;; �; VW the intersection and pedestrian connection to station platform. F. Park with stormwater feature 4 creates gathering space along �W . Berry St. 3/4 story mixed-use building fronts newly created Illustrative long term block study concept relies on the implementation of the TEX Rail station in order to support the mixed-use and residential development green space. intensity shown. 20 The Path Forward A. RadioShack Site: New 4 story 1� Q�n0 R - �, 4 � � on 0o nor uu t building pulled up to the street. MW A ® �I � — t� WncIR B. Jack In The Box Site: Existing - -- building to remain. F ' _ C L- e C. Dominos Site: New 4 storyy building pulled up to the street. �. = ' G - D. La Mancha Site: Existing building r L to remain.E. Green Edge: Flexible green edge ` r� serves as a gateway to the l \ �T7 institutional uses & could contain _ _ V �, \ H stormwater management features. 777 -1 F. King Liquor Site: New 4 story 77 mixed-use building with a flexible �, 17 117 green edge. - G. TCU Interior Design Site: New institutional building with flexibleI green edge for stormwater. H. Kube's Jeweler Site: New 4/5 Illustrative concept depicts potential development patterns that could occur in the story mixed-use building. future based on market feasibility. 21 Future Form and Character low ON 4.. -1 alp 4H@3 Al i R �• �� NJ Or A.i •i ••.l R� I es[Berry 51 �.■. r �.:. ■..� i�11i a.4r• ■ �,� E42. ^ r 6 :• '_.:.i :1•i % .i■JIIY! u.. .y* ■..� Y■■■✓ w■i ■ 4■+1■ayr n* All r� i a :.F■ i�■i •. ■ may. ul s Character Area Building Types Uses Maximum Height Front Setbacks Shopfront Mixed use shopfront Vertical mixed use: retail, 3-4 stories Buildings pulled up to sidewalk office, residential University Mixed Horizontal/vertical mixed 6 stories Use Civic, mixed use shopfront use: institutional, retail, (10 stories utilizing Flexible office, residential bonus) Civic Civic Public, institutional 2-3 stories Flexible, buildings primarily set back from sidewalk Commercial Mixed use shopfront, Horizontal/vertical Mixed Use apartment, townhouse mixed use: retail, office, 3-6 stories Buildings pulled up to sidewalk residential Residential Mixel Apartment, townhouse, Mixed residential with 3-4 stories Buildings set back from sidewalk Use Live-work limited retail/office House, accessory dwelling, Attached duplex, fourpLex, cottage Mixed residential 2-3 stories Buildings set back from sidewalk Residential court,townhouse, garden �, apartment Implementation Key Recommendations 1.1: Fill in the Critical Gaps Along Berry Fill in the gaps with appropriately-scaled infill buildings between TCU and Cleburne. Walkability and bikeability enhancements are needed east along Berry and 1.2: Finish the Streetscape should include the addition of protected bike lanes. Better infrastructure for accommodating bikes on Berry should be considered. 1.3: Reuse Existing Buildings; Enhance the"Cool' Factor The area east of Cleburne has the potential to find a niche as a place where creative people and businesses can come to launch innovative endeavors. Streetscape improvements along University and extending down to Bluebon- 1.4; Connect to Nearby Centers net Circle should include a planted center median as well as street trees to provide shelter from the Texas sun. 2. Preserving the Surrounding Neighborhoods 2.1: Promote Higher Density Residential Closer to Berry To support Berry and the future TFX Rail station, and to help promote housing affordability,a more complete set of housing options must be developed. While the block network is well-connected, the lack of sidewalks and street 2.2: Improve Walkability in the Neighborhood trees can make it difficult to walk from place to place in and around the proj- ect area, especially in the summer months. 2.3: Connect to the Trinity Trail Providing a safe and direct bike and pedestrian route to the Trinity Trail from the Berry/University area should be a priority of this effort. 3. Embracing the Station Local entrepreneurs, City officials, property owners and local residents should 3.1:Act Tactically Now work together to jump-start activity on targeted opportunity sites by initiating a series of low-cost, temporary initiatives. Short-term improvements must look for ways to add density In support of the 3.2: Make Targeted Short-Term Improvements bus transfer station, and look beyond to the future with an operational TEX Rail station. The long-term plan for the station area must focus on creating an overall sys- 3.3: Focus on Long-Term Stormwater Improvements tem of stormwater,detention and conveyance that helps move water through the area in times of heavy rainfall. Berry/University Plan Adoption Schedule Activity City Plan Commission Informational Presentation May 25, 2016 Urban Design Informational Presentation June 23, 2016 Zoning Commission Informational Presentation July 13, 2016 Informal Report (IR) to City Council August 23, 2016 City Plan Commission Public Hearing & August 24, 2016 Recommendation City Council Public Hearing and Adoption September 27,2016 To download a copy of the Berry/University Plan visit the City's website at: www.fortworthtexas.gov/westberry 24 Proposed Form - Based Code Schedule Activity Draft form-based code available for internal review May 2016 Form-based code available for public review August 2016 Presentations to interested parties August 2016 Urban Design Commission Recommendation September 2016 Informal Report to City Council October 2016 Zoning Commission Recommendation October 2016 City Council Adoption November 2016 * Schedule subject to change based on refinements needed. 25 FORTWORTH. 'I'll Questions ? Comments ? Contact: Katy O'Meilia Email: katy.o'meilia@fortworthtexas.gov Phone: 817-392-2536 26