LBJ/ SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJECT June 19, 2014 City of Dallas Urban Design Advisory Committee Briefing
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LBJ/ SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVESUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJECT
June 19, 2014 City of Dallas Urban Design Advisory Committee Briefing
URBAN DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Project Background
Tasks & Schedule
Public Involvement
Draft Document
Next Steps
PROJECT BACKGROUND
DART STATIONAREA PLAN
forwardDallasCOMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
DISTRICT 10STRATEGIC
PLAN
2001 2006 2006
LHAIA VISIONNCTCOGTRAFFIC
MODELING
ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT REPORT
2007 2008 2009 2011
NCTCOGSUSTAINABLEPROJECTS
APPLICATION
TxDOTCONSULTATION
PRELIMINARYENGINEERING
District 10 Plan and forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan
• The District 10 Strategic Area Plan (2006)Identifies the LBJ/Skillman area as “Focus Area #2: Forest/LBJ/Central Triangle”, with a specific implementation item to develop “A plan that guides the development of an urban neighborhood providing opportunities for innovative development that achieves the community’s vision.”
• forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan (2006)The city-led, citywide comprehensive plan identifies the LBJ/Skillman area of Dallas as having significant future Transit-oriented Development opportunities around the DART LBJ/Skillman station.
Skillman Corridor TIF District• The TIF District was created in 2005
to provide a source of funding for public improvements.
• The District’s catalyst project is the Lake Highland Town Center (LHTC) planned as a $350 million mixed-use development connecting to the Lake Highlands DART Station.
• The LBJ/Skillman DART station area has also been identified as a priority for encouraging transit-oriented development.
• The Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (LHPID) was created in 2008 by property owner petition and provides supplemental services to the area including security patrols, maintenance of some TIF funded improvements, and marketing efforts.
Community-led Effort in the LBJ/Skillman Gateway AreaConcerns about the TxDOT “Flyover” for Skillman at LBJ/I-675
• A confusing local roadway network currently exists tied to an area history of evolving local and regional development projects
• TxDOT had proposed a flyover bridge to address traffic flow in the LBJ/Skillman intersection; however, residents and others expressed concerns.
• A citizen effort lead by the Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association (LHAIA) with pro-bono assistance from planning/engineering professionals lead to a “LBJ Skillman Gateway” alternative concept plan to reconfigure the intersection to not only address traffic flow but provide better access to encourage redevelopment of underutilized property and opportunities for pedestrian connections.
LBJ SKILLMAN AERIALS
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Community Efforts in the LBJ/Skillman Gateway (con’t)
• The “LBJ Skillman Gateway” alternative concept plan centered on a reconfiguration of the at-grade streets at the Skillman/IH-635 bridge intersection has been generally accepted as the preferred alternative by TxDOT.
• A reconfigured LBJ/Skillman Interchange based on the preferred alternative is now in the schematic engineering and environmental assessment phase.
• In 2010, the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved $44.8 million for their third Sustainable Development Program Call for Projects, including $1 million for planning projects in both the eastern and western TxDOT Districts.
• Total LBJ/Skillman Urban Planning Initiative project funds = $125,000.
• Grant proposal summary: The study will help determine future land use, development scenarios and area zoning options to facilitate TOD-oriented development, improved area pedestrian and transit linkages, and identify area opportunities for new trails, open space and land development.
NCTCOG’s SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING PROGRAM
• The LBJ/Skillman Urban Planning Initiative study was funded through the NCTCOG’s 2009-2010 Sustainable Development Call for Projects due to:
– Potential to develop underutilized land and vacant retail near DART light rail station
– An isolated DART station needing improved connectivity to the area
– Identify recommendations tied to two possible outcomes/scenarios:
• Recommendations with no TxDOT realignment changes (interim solution until the completion of TxDOT realignment)
• Recommendations with TxDOT realignment building on the assumption that the TxDOT accepted alternative will move forward
– Examine other elements needed to encourage more sustainable land uses, and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections improving air quality.
LBJ/SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVEPROJECT CONTEXT
LBJ/SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVEPROJECT PURPOSE
The purpose of the LBJ/Skillman Urban Planning Initiative is to identify redevelopment and new transit oriented development opportunities to promote sustainable living, positive social and
economic opportunities and increase safety throughout this strategic City of Dallas focus area.
THE PROJECT PLANNING TEAM
• Karla Weaver, NCTCOG
• Patrick Mandapaka, NCTCOG
• David Schleg, City of Dallas
• Luis Tamayo, City of Dallas
• Sue Hounsel, City of Dallas
• Steve Biba, DART
• Susan Morgan, Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association
• Don Scarborough, Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association
PROJECT REVIEWCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
• Residential Representatives Les Hall (Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair)
Kathy Stewart(LH Improvement District Land Use Chair)
Don Scarborough(Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association)
• Business RepresentativesCindy Causey(Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair)Kylie Louthan(Regional Manager, Knightvest Property Management)Jill Goad(Director, Feed Lake Highlands)
• Lake Highlands PID Executive DirectorRebecca Range
• TIF Board Member RepresentativeAlan Walne
ADVISORYCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
THE CONSULTANT TEAMOmniplan – Lead Consultants
KIMLEY HORN ASSOCIATES GRAM TRAFFIC TOWNSCAPEINFORMATIONASSOCIATES
RICKERCUNNINGHAM
TASKS & SCHEDULE
PROJECT TASKS & SCHEDULE
TASK 1Process Initiation (Aug. 2012)
TASK 2Preliminary Research and Data Collection (Sept. - Oct. 2012)
TASK 3Current & Future Market & Development Conditions (Oct. – Dec. 2012)
TASK 4Community Visioning Event (Jan. 2013)
TASK 5Post Community Visioning Event Analysis/Preliminary Implementation Recommendations
(Feb.- March 2013)TASK 6
Community Workshop, Findings & Final Renderings (Apr. 2013 – May 2014)TASK 6A
Urban Design Subcommittee Review (June - July 2014)TASK 7
Final Plan, City Plan Commission and City Council Action (July – Aug. 2014)
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
• Media Outreach and Community Survey
• Community Visioning Event – Held January 2013
• Follow-Up Community Open House – Held May 18, 2013
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENTSummary
• Website on‐line Late November 2012• Media release about survey and Community Visioning Event (CVE) November 29, 2012• Email blast to area HOA’s and other area stakeholders concerning CVE December 5, 2012• Postcard mailer sent for CVE January 3, 2012• Follow‐up calls to apartment and condo managers Dec 2012/Jan 2013• Community Visioning Event January 17, 2013• Survey distributed to area elementary schools Jan/Feb 2013• Survey/Questionnaire closed (839 responses total) February 15, 2013• Lake Highlands Advocate Magazine articles Dec 2012/Jan/Feb 2013• Dallas Morning News article Jan 7, 2013• Community Area Organization presentations (4) Jan/Feb 2013
• Email blast to area HOA’s and other area stakeholders regarding May 2013 Open House April 29‐30, 2013
• Postcard mailer sent for May 2013 Open House May 1, 2013• Website notice for May 2013 Open House posted May 1, 2013• Open House Event May 18, 2013
Media Outreach and Coverage
• NCTCOG/City of Dallas Media Release• Dallas Morning News• Lake Highland Advocate• Neighborhood Association Newsletters
Community SurveyNovember 2012 – February 2013
Community Survey Outreach– Survey Monkey – On-line Survey – DART Platform Outreach – December 11, 2013
• Over 150 surveys distributed by project staff to DART evening commuters
– Distributed via PID office to Area Business-owners, Neighborhood Associations, Crime Watch Groups and interested individuals.
Community SurveyContent
Project Background and Survey Instructions
Zipcode for Reference- Respondent in the study area?
Questions with MultipleResponses Allowed
Additional Comments or Questions
Community Visioning EventJanuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Workshop Format Summary• Introductory Remarks from Councilmember Jerry Allen• Project Background Presentation• Breakout Visioning Work Session
– Facilitator-led work group discussion– Document questions, comments– Use of area maps for
documentation• Share Work Session Results
– Each Work Group presentedissues, concerns and solutions discussed within their group.
Community Visioning EventExcellent Turnout and Productive Workshop
Community Visioning EventJanuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
• Attendance: 130 (estimate)• Summary of Findings from CVE:
– Support for mid- to high-density at DART station and LBJ/Skillman intersection
– Desire for more single family housing– Concern about apartment complexes
• Safety• Walkability• Need for open space/green space
– Interest in “quality” retail and restaurants– Concerns about area crime
• DART station and area retail area crimes
– Support for multi-modal thoroughfares• Bike lanes• Trailways• Confirms support of the City Bike Plan
Community Open HouseMay 18, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Open House Format SummaryTwo Sessions – 9am - 11 am and 11 am -
1 pm• Open Remarks (15 minutes)• Presentation (Project Background,
CVE Findings)• Breakout Sessions
– Community Linkages/Recreation– Commercial– Residential– Transportation
• Q&A
Community Open HousePreliminary Visioning
Based Upon January, 2013 Community Visioning Event
Community Open HouseRecommended Planning Vision
Based Upon January, 2013 Community Visioning Event
Community Open HouseMay 18, 2013 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
• Attendance: 56 (estimate)• Summary of Findings from Open House:
Confirmation of priorities identified at the January 2013 Community Visioning Event
– Mid- to high-density at DART station and LBJ/Skillman intersection acceptable
– Preserve and Enhance existing single family housing in the area
– Improve the safety and quality of life at area apartment complexes
• Safety• Walkability• Need for open space/green space
– Pursue “quality” retail and restaurant development in the area
– Address area crime at the DART station, neighborhoods and area retail centers
– Develop area multi-modal thoroughfares• Bike lanes• Trailways
Draft Document Overview
• Provides a background of the study area in context of its historic development and current condition
• Documents the project’s extensive public input undertaken to‐date
• Identifies and documents, through graphic illustrations, targeted Strategic Opportunity areas
Draft Document Recommendations
• Provides two illustrative master plan visions, one with TxDOT realignment change, one without
• Documents mobility recommendations for new streets, pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations
• Identifies the need for open space and other quality of life components as redevelopment occurs
• Includes drawings showing potential massing of buildings , pedestrian atmosphere and architectural character
Draft Document Illustrative Rendering
Draft Document Strategic Opportunity
Vision Areas– Strategic Opportunity areas were
selected for their strategic location, public input from the community events and surveys, and their potential to be a catalyst for redevelopment in the core focus area and larger study area as a whole.
– Included with the Strategic Opportunity areas are renderings showing the possible massing and potential architectural character for each targeted site as well as photographs of similar developments as a point of reference.
– Implementation tools identified to aid in guiding progress towards the Strategic Opportunity area visions
NEXT STEPS
C U R R E N T L Y S C H E D U L E D
• Urban Design Subcommittee – July 2014
• UDAC Action – July 3rd
• City Plan Commission – July 2014
• Project Briefing –July 10th
• CPC Action – July 24th
• City Council Action - August 2014
PROJECT CONTACTS:
Patrick Mandapaka, PhD, AICPSenior Transportation Planner
NCTCOGOffice: 817.704.2503
Luis TamayoSenior Planner
Sustainable Development and ConstructionCity of Dallas
Office: [email protected]
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