VALLEY VIEW GALLERIA AREA

PROPOSED SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT

City Plan Commission Briefing May 2, 2013

Vision

Presentation Outline

Summary of Existing Zoning Summary of Proposed Zoning Proposed Open Space Plan Proposed Streets Plan Proposed Parking Provisions Proposed Sign Standards Site Plan Review Summary of Impacts Updated Schedule

Existing Zoning Map

Existing Zoning Summary

Residential Districts

MF-1 and MF-4: Residential only ranging from 36 to 240

Non-residential Districts

NO and RR: Non-residential only (retail and service uses) ranging from 36 to 70 LO-2 and GO: Non-residential only (office and limited retail) ranging from 95 to 270

Mixed Use Districts

MU-1, MU-2, MU-3: Mixed use ranging from 90 to 270 9 PDs: Mostly mixed use ranging from 90 to 270

Proposed Zoning Subdistricts Map

Proposed Zoning Subdistricts Summary

Preliminary Subareas Form Based Zoning Districts
WMU-12: Walkable mixed use; small and largeformat retail WMU-20: Walkable mixed use, small and largeformat retail WMU-40: Walkable mixed use, small-format retail, large format retail with structured parking WMU-20: Walkable mixed use, small-format retail WMU-12: Walkable mixed use, small-format retail WMU-20: Walkable mixed use, small-format retail WR-5: Walkable residential WMU-40: Walkable mixed use, small and largeformat retail WMU-40: Walkable mixed use, small and largeformat retail

Stories Min/Max
2/12 3/20 2/40 2/20 2/12 2/20 2/5 2/40 2/40

Max Height*
180 300 600 300 180 300 80 600 600

Subdistrict 1 Subdistrict 1a Subdistrict 2 Subdistrict 3 Subdistrict 4 Subdistrict 4a Subdistrict 5 Sudistrict 6 Subdistrict 7

* Max. heights are subject to FAA restrictions

Article XIII - Form Based Standards

Emphasis on Walkable Mixed Use development Well-defined development types ensure predictability in urban form and site planning Additional provision in proposed PD:

Urban

form setback above 5 stories

Article XIII Development Types

Mixed Use Shopfront

General Commercial

Apartment

Townhouse

Civic Building

Open Space Lot

Walkable Mixed Use Development

Buildings pulled up to the sidewalk Pedestrian-scale lighting On-street parking

Flexible land use

Shading structures

UrbanAdvantage

Active frontage with street facing entrances

Wide sidewalks

Outdoor dining

Street trees and planters

Example: Mixed Use Shopfront

Example: Mixed Use Shopfront

Example: Mixed Use Shopfront

Enhanced Open Space Standards

Comprehensive open space network to support a high density, mixed use environment Private development will contribute incrementally to the open space network as redevelopment occurs
Minimum

4% onsite open space Additional open space requirement of 1 square foot per 28 square feet of development

Additional Open Space

Alternative methods of compliance:

n Dedication

of park land within Midtown Commons n Dedication or deed restriction of off-site open space within the district n Payment into open space fund

Must comply with a conceptual Open Space Plan

Proposed Open Space Plan

Open Space Design Standards

Article XIII design standards and guidelines for variety of open spaces ranging from 2,000 square feet to 2 acres

Plaza or Esplanade

Square

Green

Neighborhood Park

Greenbelt

Tot Lot

Enhanced Street Network

Comprehensive street network to ensure sound multi-modal transportation plan to manage need of high density mixed use vision Designed to provide for a high quality, green and pedestrian friendly urban environment as redevelopment occurs Designed to minimize impact on existing structures

Proposed Streets Plan

Thoroughfare Standards

Gateway frontages
Green frame Larger setbacks with provision for teaser parking

LBJ Frontage

Preston Road

Thoroughfare Standards

Other major streets

Buildings brought to the sidewalk Enhanced streetscape standards

Alpha Road Noel Road

Thoroughfare Standards

New east-west streets:

Enhanced streetscape standards Flexibility to allow on-street parking

James Temple Road

Peterson Road

Minor Street Standards

Block size standards based on Article XIII:

Max block perimeter of 1,600 feet; or Up to 2,400 feet, if broken by pedestrian passage or alley

Reduced Parking Requirements

Generally reduced requirements based on Urban land Institute (ULI) model Up to 50% additional parking reduction:

25% for transit proximity 50% for affordable housing near transit 25% for below grade office parking 25% for employee transportation demand management 5% for tree preservation (1 space per tree) 2% for increased pedestrian amenities

On street parking counts towards off street requirement

Surface Parking Restrictions

Maximum 15% of site area Increased to 25% subject to director approval:

Must be placed behind a building; or Must be separated from the street by an enhanced landscape buffer

Proposed Sign Standards

Preston, Montford, Alpha, Noel, LBJ and Dallas North Tollway frontages
Attached

signs per Article VII business area standards Detached signs must be monument signs Expressway signs allowed on LBJ and Dallas North Tollway frontage oriented attached signs Detached signs must be monument signs

Article XIII sign regulations apply on other frontages

Pedestrian

Site Plan Review

Follows Article XIII requirements for site plan review prior to issuance of a building permit Site plan must demonstrate compliance with development types, streets and streetscape, open space, and landscaping

Summary of Impacts
Across the board increase in development rights Minimized impact on existing development

Central

park area will not be rezoned Minimized impact of proposed street right-of-way

Minimal non-conforming uses created Non-conforming structures enjoy Chapter 51A protections

Increased Development Rights

Properties across the board will receive increased development rights through proposed rezoning
% of Proposed Rezoning Area 12% Existing Regulations Allow single family, duplex and apartment ranging from 36 to 240 Allow general retail, service and office uses ranging from 54 to 270 Allow mixed ranging from 90 to 270 Proposed Regulations Allow duplex, townhouse and apartment with mixed use in some areas, ranging from 80 to 300 Allow mixed use ranging from 180 to 600

Current Zoning Districts Multifamily Residential Districts

Non-Residential Districts

69%

Mixed Use Districts

19%

Allow mixed use ranging from 180 to 600

Minimal Use Non-Conformity

Only 14 businesses would be made non-conforming as to land use

Use Category Pawn Shop Check Cashing Drive Through * Retail > 7,600 sqft Commercial Amusement Inside * Number of Businesses Made Non-Conforming 2 5 4 2 1

* These uses may seek an SUP to become conforming

Updated Schedule

May 2nd, 2013 May 2nd, 2013

May 16th

- Park Board briefing

- CPC briefing
- CPC hearing on Zoning and Thoroughfare Plan amendment

May 22nd, 2013

- Council public hearing

QUESTIONS?
City Plan Commission Briefing May 2, 2013