Land Use Working GroupMeeting #1

Richmond 300: A Guide for GrowthMarch 20, 2019

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Process

We are here!

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Process | Phase 2: Developing the Plan Shaping the Vision, Goals, Maps and Recommendations

March – July ‘19 Sept – Oct ‘19Nov ‘18 – April ‘19Sept ’18 – Feb ‘19

Collect Sort & Filter Develop

Community-generated big ideas

Technical Team policy ideas

Advisory Council policy ideas

PDR Staff sort, filter, and create: − Initial draft

vision and goals

− initial draft future land use map

− initial draft transportation map

− long list of policy ideas

Community Consultation #2: Gain comments on the draft maps and short list:− Richmond 300

meeting− Council district

meetings− Small group

meetings− Online survey

Working groups expand ideas and develop: − draft goals− draft future

land use map − draft

transportation map

− short list of policy ideas

Refine

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Land Use Working Group Charge

— Vet and finalize the land use goal— Develop strategies to reach the

land use goal, including:— Creating a draft future land use

map— Suggesting policy

recommendations related to land use, public facilities, urban design, historic preservation, and open space

— Support PDR in promoting the public meetings and online survey in September and October 2019

Meeting Schedule:

March 20, 4-7 P.M. (future land use categories)

April 17, 4-7 P.M. (future land use map)

May 15, 4-7 P.M. (public facilities)

June 5, 4-7 P.M. (open space)

July 10, 4-7 P.M. (urban design & historic preservation

July 24 4-7 P.M. (land use policy short list)

Meeting Location: Main Library (101 E. Franklin St)

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Working Group Syllabus | Schedule

Community Consultation #2 (Sept-Oct)Products:- Draft Future Land

Use Map- Draft Transp. Map- Draft Policy

Recommendations- SurveyMeetings- District meetings- R300 meeting- Small group

meetings

CC#2

5/21: Transportation: Policy Long List

6/18 Transportation: Policy Short List

3/20 Draft Future Land Use Categories

4/17 Draft Future Land Use Map

5/15 Public Facilities Future Needs

6/5 Open Space Network and Policy

7/10 Urban Design & Historic Preservation Policy

7/24 Land Use Policy Short List

4/23 Transportation: Draft Future Transportation Map

4/24 Housing: Policy Long List

6/19 Housing: Policy Short List

5/9 Environment: Policy Long List

5/23 Economic Development: Policy Short List

6/6 Environment: Policy Long List

1 2 3 4 5 61 2 31 222AC 1 AC

Land Use Transportation Housing Economic Development Environment AC = Advisory Council

5/8 AC: Working Group Reporting

5/8 AC: Working Group Reporting

8/14 AC: Working Group Reporting, CC#2 preparation

AC1

4/25 Economic Development: Policy Long List

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A. Working Group members will engage in open dialogue, which allows for the voicing of different opinions and a recognition that everyone in the room is responsible for the process.

B. Working Group members participate as individuals. It is recognized that some members of the Working Group represent groups or constituencies and are participating in the Working Group because of their role in these groups. These members should take care in delineating their personal views from organizational.

C. When speaking with others outside the Working Group (such as the media), members should indicate that they are not speaking on behalf of the Working Group, present only their own views, and conscientiously refrain from expressing, characterizing or judging the views of others.

D. Each member of the Working Group takes responsibility for attending meetings, reading distributed materials, and participating in Working Group meetings.

E. Each member of the Working Group shall work towards expressing his or her adviceto the Department of Planning and Development Review and the City Planning Commission. Meeting documentation shall reflect the divergent views held by Working Group members and honestly characterize the different viewpoints.

F. Working Group members will be aware of the limited time in the meetings and will therefore express themselves succinctly to allow time for others to share their thoughts and opinions

Working Group Syllabus | Ground Rules

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Working Group Syllabus | Land Use Composition

AC = Advisory Council, TT = Technical Team, 1 = these co-leaders of other working groups will only attend the first two Land Use working group meetings

At-Large MembersAlbert Dobbins Cristy O'Keefe John Sydnor

Alexander Winston Dave Johannas LaJuan Neal

Andrea Almond David Lambert Michael Philips

Andrea Quilici Duron Chavis Sarah Weisiger

Andrew Moore Eldon Burton Shawn Balon

Brooke Saba McDowell Genni Sasnett Stacey Farinholt

Bruce Gould Jeff Eastman Tim Feehan

Charles Macfarlane Jerry Peters Timothy Hayes

Clare Novak

AC MembersCyane Crump

Preston Lloyd

Gray O’Dwyer

Bernard Harkless |1

Max Hepp-Buchanan |1

Burt Pinnock |1

Damian Pitts |1

TT MembersChuck Davidson

Barbara Jacocks

Deborah Morton

Shade Harris

Darin Simmons Jr.

Jane Ferrara |1

Denise Lawus /1

Nick Feucht |1

Dironna Moore Clarke |1

Alicia Zatcoff |1

AC Land Use Co-LeaderTed Ukrop

TT Land Use Co-LeaderKim Chen

PDR Land Use LiaisonWilliam Palmquist

PDR Land Use SupportYessenia RevillaLeigh Kelley

Land Use Working Group Leadership

Land Use Working Group Members

Richmond 300 Project Management

Project DirectorMark Olinger

Project Management TeamWilliam Palmquist Maritza Pechin Marianne Pitts

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FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)Working Groups are considered official public bodies and must comply with Virginia FOIA Laws. In summary:

− If 3 or more members meet in person to discuss Working Group business, the meeting must be noticed 3 days prior to the meeting.

− Discussions about Working Group business between 3 or more members via email chains, text messaging chains, social media conversations, and conference calls are illegal under FOIA.

− Brief meeting notes will be taken by PDR staff and posted to the Working Group website: www.richmond300.com/workinggroups

− All meeting materials will be posted to the Working Group website.

For more information about FOIA laws, see Va. Code § 2.2-3707(H).

Any questions about FOIA laws should be directed to William Palmquist, who will direct you to the City Attorney’s Office. william.palmquist@richmondgov.com, 646-6307

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Room Orientation− Staff

− Restrooms, Exits, Elevators

− Refreshments

− Parking and Small Group Boards

− Public Comment Forms

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Meeting Ground Rules1. Everyone speaks (silence is agreement)

2. One conversation (respect the speaker)

3. Titles left outside the door

4. Question first

5. ELMO – Enough, Let’s Move On!

6. eManners

7. Recharge:

8. Start on time/end on time

9. Use the parking board

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Consensus

“I can live with that and support it”

Consensus does not mean:

“I think this is the best solution.”

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Website | richmond300.com

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Agenda Review

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Meeting Objectives− Begin to get to know one another

− Introduce the Master Plan process and purpose

− Review the Working Group structure and purpose

− Review the draft future land use goal

− Introduce the draft future land use categories and begin conversation about the categories

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Questions?

Ice Breaker

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1. Get into groups of two or three. Introduce yourselves. Assign a scribe.

2. Look at the map of the city on the screen. In groups of two or three, answer these questions:‒ What areas of the city do you think are great?‒ What areas of the city do you think need improvement?‒ What areas of the city do you know nothing about?

The scribe will write down the ideas (one idea per sticky note!)

When you are done, stick your notes around the corresponding question on the wall.

Icebreaker Directions

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‒ What areas of the city do you think are great?

‒ What areas of the city do you think need improvement?

‒ What areas of the city do you know nothing about?

Background

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Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth

— Richmond 300 is the name of the new city-wide Master Plan, which has not been developed yet.

— In 2037, Richmond will be 300 years old. What do we want to celebrate when we’re 300 years old?

— How do we want to change in the next several years? It took 280 years to get the city we have, so we can expect to change everything….

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Why do we need a Master Plan?

‒ Our current Master Plan is old. It was adopted in January 2001, developed in late ‘90s

‒ We cannot expand our footprint

‒ Every jurisdiction is required to prepare a Master Plan (aka Comprehensive Plan) per the Code of Virginia (§ 15.2-2223)

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2001 Master Plan | Belt/Hull/Midlothian Town Center The Master Plan is a vision for what we want; however, not everything gets implemented for various reasons.

“The Town Center is intended to serve as a vibrant center of activity, among a mixture of uses within a modern, well designed urban context.” (p.220)

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2001 Master Plan | Light Rail on Broad St. Other projects are adjusted and then implemented.

“Establish a light rail transit system…elements of a future light rail system should include:

‒ a circulator route within Downtown, including Main Street Station, connecting the Convention Center with Shockoe Slip, Shockoe Bottom and the Riverfront as generally described in the Richmond Downtown Plan

‒ a route along Broad Street from Main Street Station west…” (p.36)

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Scott’s Addition | 2001 Master PlanIn 2001, Scott’s Addition was a mix of industrial, light industrial, residential, office, public, and commercial uses.

Scott’s Addition

Existing Land Use:Refers to the current use of the parcel. The use is inventoried by the City Assessor’s Office.

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Scott’s Addition | 2001 Master Plan

Scott’s Addition

The 2001 future land use map shows industrial ues. The text states: “All existing residential uses within the Scott’s Addition area are identified for future industrial use” (p.241)

Future Land Use (aka Master Plan Land Use):Refers to how an area should look and feel in the future; not necessarily what the area is like today.

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Scott’s Addition | Pre-2017 Re-Zoning

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The M-1 Light Industrial zoning district for Scott’s Addition did not allow for residential uses.

Zoning:Laws that govern what owners can and cannot do with their property.

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Scott’s Addition | Market ForcesSome times trends emerge that we weren’t expecting.

In 2005, the City Planning Commission and Council passed the first SUP allowing residential development in industrially-zoned land in Scott’s Addition.

Special Use Permit (SUP):Authorizes the use of land, buildings, and structures which do not conform to the regulations and restrictions prescribed for the district in which they are situated.

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Scott’s Addition | Market Forces

− From 2005 to 2017, the City Planning Commission and City Council passed 29 SUPs allowing residential uses in over 29 projects in Scott’s Addition

− Approximately 1,800 people live in Scott’s Addition today (approx. 111 people lived there in 2000)

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Scott’s Addition | Pulse Corridor Plan

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— From 2015 to 2017, PDR developed the Pulse Corridor Plan to change land uses along the Pulse Bus-Rapid Transit.

— The Pulse Corridor Plan was adopted in 2017.

— The Plan calls for Scott’s Addition’s future land use to be Industrial Mixed-Use, Corridor Mixed-Use, and Nodal Mixed-Use.

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Scott’s Addition | Re-Zoning

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— After the Pulse Corridor Plan was adopted, PDR staff initiated a re-zoning of Scott’s Addition to three zoning districts: B-7, R-7, and TOD-1

— All the zoning districts allow residential uses by-right

— The new zoning also requires projects on certain streets to incorporate pedestrian-friendly features

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Scott’s Addition | Post-2017 Re-zoning

− Now projects including residential uses can be developed “by-right” in Scott’s Addition; thereby eliminating the time-intensive and costly SUP process.

− 4 PODs have been approved since the re-zoning

Plan of Development (POD):A site plan required for large projects. The POD is reviewed by PDR staff to ensure compliance and to enhance the general character of the project.

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Questions?

Vision and Goals

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Vision | Draft Vision Statement

In 2037, Richmond is a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and

equitable city of thriving neighborhoods; ensuring a high quality of life for all.

A statement articulating what we want our city or look and feel like in the future.

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− Improving the quality of life for all Richmonders

− Expanding opportunity for all Richmonders

− Promoting healthy living and improving community resilience

− Supporting a culture of whole-community learning – meaning a city-wide learning system to support learning all times of the year, across all neighborhoods, and for all ages.

General guidelines that set the foundation for the Master Plan

Vision | Draft Aspirational Ideals

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Vision | Draft Vision Story

In 2037, a 6 yr.-old named Isabella lives in a home that is affordable to her single-parent, Alex. Her 1-yr.-old brother, Miguel, attends a nearby daycare and Isabella attends a great public school. Alex has a job that pays well, has great benefits, and can ride the bus to work. Isabella’s uncle, Jack, and his fiancé, Sam, just moved to Richmond from D.C. to work at a start-up. They live in an apartment in one of Richmond’s historic neighborhoods. Isabella’s grandparents, Jerome and Tonya, recently downsized and now live in an apartment above Alex’s garage. Isabella’s teacher, Mel, owns a starter home in a new city neighborhood and has an easy commute to school. All members of Isabella’s community thrive in Richmond because they live in safe neighborhoods and can easily walk, bike, take transit, or drive to see friends and family; shop at stores; go to work; play in parks; and go to school.

What vision story would you tell?

A communication tool to make the vision come alive and apply to individuals living throughout the city

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Vision

Richmond prioritizes people in creating an

accessible and equitable transportation network.

Land Use Goal

Economic Development Goal

Richmond supports diverse housing

throughout the city.

Housing Goal

Richmond nurtures an environment that

promotes healthy living.

Environment

Increase transportation options to expand access to jobs, retail, services, parks,

and health care.

Create an environment that encourages investment and

innovation. Increase tax revenue to support City services.

Organize the built environment in harmony with ecosystems.

Provide access to nature in all parts of the city. Increase resiliency to prepare for a

changing climate.

Transportation Goal

Further increase housing options to allow all families types to live in Richmond. Increase amount of quality housing

that is affordable throughout the city to create

mixed-income communities.

Richmond builds inclusive neighborhoods; welcoming

new residents. Assure that Richmond’s share of the region’s growth is accommodated

through existing and new neighborhoods that provide opportunities for housing,

services, jobs, recreation, and education.

Richmond attracts and retains businesses that are committed to the city and

offer great jobs.

In 2037, Richmond is a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and equitable city

of thriving neighborhoods; ensuring a high quality

of life for all.

The desired results that will helps us reach our vision.

Draft Goals

Vision & GoalsSmall Group Discussion

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1. Introduce yourself to the group and give one gift and one hook

2. Re-read the land use goal and quietly write down your thoughts.

3. Share your comments on the goal with your group.

4. When you are done, tape your group’s marked-up goal to the wall

Post-meeting homework: A) Read the revised land use goal and then fill out the post-meeting survey by 3/31. You will receive an email with the post-meeting survey link on 3/22.

Small Group Directions | Draft Vision & Goals

Break

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Break ‒ Grab a snack

‒ Stretch your legs

‒ Look at the icebreaker comments and land use goal revisions on the wall

Future Land Use Categories

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Future Land Use | Henrico, VA‒ 21 categories

‒ May be too many categories to be useful

‒ Few mixed-use areas

‒ Henrico 2026

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Future Land Use | Charlottesville, VA‒ 8 categories

‒ Large area is mixed-use

‒ Charlottesville 2013 Comp Plan Update

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Future Land UseMinneapolis, MN

‒ 11 categories

‒ Many mixed-use categories

‒ No strictly residential categories

‒ Minneapolis 2040

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Future Land Use | Many More ExamplesOklahoma City, OK – PlanOKC

Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia 2035

Chesterfield, VA – Comp Plan 2012 Update

Norfolk, VA – plaNorfolk 2030

Longmont, CO – Envision Longmont

Nashville, TN – NashvilleNext

Phoenix, AZ – PlanPHX

Seattle, WA - Seattle 2035

Note: not all cities listed are perfect comparisons for Richmond because some of the cities have the ability to annex land. Also, varying government structures (strong mayor vs. weak mayor) impact how comp plans are developed, structured, and implemented.

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2001-2017 Categories1. Community Commercial2. Corridor Mixed-Use3. Downtown Civic Area4. Downtown Future Development Area5. Downtown General Urban Area6. Downtown Mixed-Use7. Downtown Municipal Infrastructure Area8. Downtown Natural Area9. Downtown Urban Center10. Downtown Urban Core Area11. Economic Opportunity Area12. General Commercial13. General Office14. Industrial 15. Industrial 16. Industrial Mixed-Use17. Institutional18. Institutional 19. Mixed-Use20. Mixed-Use Residential21. Multi-Family (High Density)22. Multi-Family (Medium Density)23. Multi-Family (Very High Density)24. Neighborhood Commercial25. Neighborhood Mixed-Use26. Nodal Mixed-Use27. Public & Open Space28. Single-Family (Low Density)29. Single-Family (Medium Density)30. Transitional31. Transitional Office

we have 2 different definitions for industrial

1. Downtown Mixed-Use2. Nodal Mixed-Use3. Corridor Mixed-Use4. Neighborhood Mixed-Use5. Industrial 6. Industrial Mixed-Use7. Institutional 8. Public Open Space9. Low-density Residential10. Medium-density Residential11. High-density Residential

New Draft Categories

Future Land Use | Richmond’s Categories

we have 2 different definitions for institutional

Future Land Use (aka Master Plan Land Use):Refers to how an area should look and feel in the future; not necessarily what the area is like today.

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Future Land Use | New Draft Categories

Downtown Mixed-Use

Central business district of the Richmond region features high-density development with office buildings, apartments, and a mix of complementary uses, including regional destinations.

Nodal Mixed-Use

Transit-oriented district located immediately adjacent to the Pulse BRT or other frequent transit service at key gateways and prominent places in the city in order to provide for significant, urban-form development in appropriate locations.

Corridor Mixed-Use

Found along major commercial corridors and envisioned to provide for medium-density pedestrian- and transit-oriented development.

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Future Land Use | New Draft Categories

Neighborhood Mixed-Use

Cohesive urban neighborhoods that are predominantly residential but have a mix of retail, office, and institutional uses, which are usually found on major roads and at corner sites.

Industrial

Manufacturing and production areas that primarily feature processing, research and development, warehousing, and distribution.

Industrial Mixed-Use

Traditionally industrial areas that are transitioning to mixed-use due to their proximity to growing neighborhoods, but may still retain some light industrial uses.

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Future Land Use | New Draft Categories

Institutional

Public and quasi-public entities, such as local, state, and federal government, hospitals, universities, and schools.

Public Open Space

Public and quasi-public parks, recreation areas, open spaces, and cemeteries.

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Future Land Use | New Draft Categories

Low-Density Residential

Single-family detached homes on large lots and also including accessory dwelling units, duplexes, parks, and open space.

Medium-Density Residential

Single-family detached and attached homes, duplexes, and triplexes on small lots and also including accessory dwelling units, small- and medium-sized multi-family buildings, parks, and open space.

High-Density Residential

Duplexes, triplexes, small- and medium-sized multi-family buildings, and high-rise towers and also including parks and open space.

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Questions?

Draft Future Land Use CategoriesSmall Group Discussion

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Small Group Directions | Draft Future Land Use1. Talk about each future land use category, using the following questions as

guidance (you do not have to answer all questions for each district):− Buildings: What do buildings look like? How do you think the

buildings would interact with the street and each other?− Urban Design: How do you think this area should feel in the future?− Transportation: How would people move around this area?− Use: What would the primary/secondary uses be?

2. Can we reduce the number of categories? Do we need more categories?

Example from the Pulse Corridor Plan

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Post-Meeting Assignment Summary

A) Read the revised land use goal and then fill out the post-meeting survey by 3/31.

B) Review the draft future land use categories and compiled small group comments, and then fill out the post-meeting survey by 3/31

C) Visit a part of Richmond that you think should/will change in the next 20 years and think about which future land use categories would you choose for that area.

D) Visit a part of Richmond that you have never visited.

E) Bios!

You will receive an email with the post-meeting survey link on 3/22

Public Comment & Wrap Up

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Contact William Palmquist, Land Use Liaison:William.Palmquist@richmondgov.com804-646-6307

Next StepsMarch 22: Survey on land use goal and draft future land use categories is sent to the Working Group

March 31: Survey due

April 12: Meeting agenda for April 17 is sent to the Working Group

April 17: Land Use Working Group Meeting #2 with tentative agenda:

— Revised draft future land use categories

— Draft future land use map