2. Introduction to the project & project team
Key objectives for the project
Overview of the zones
Highlights from stakeholder interviews & emerging
themes
Elements of great downtown development
Your thoughts
Closing & next steps
TONIGHT’S MEETING
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3. City Staff
Kate Porsche – City Project Manager
Bob Richardson – Planning Manager, lead and liaison
Consultant Team
Angelo Planning Group - lead consultants for code update
Crandall Arambula – assist with design standards
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PROJECT TEAM: WHO’S WHO?
4. 1. Removing obstacles to housing and other
development in Central Albany
2. Honing standards for attractive infill development
3. Clear, objective, easy-to-understand regulations
4. Aligning allowed uses with the intent for the zones
5. Setting appropriate parking standards
6. Ensuring regulations are tailored based on location
and context
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KEY PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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EXISTING ZONES OVERVIEW
7. In some areas, allowed uses don’t match the zone’s intent
In some ‘transitional’ areas, the zoning requirements may
not make sense for the location
Compatibility requirements adjacent to residential uses are
preventing development on some downtown properties
Suburban-style landscaping and parking requirements make
it difficult to redevelop small downtown sites
Existing design standards do not always produce attractive
buildings, and can be ambiguous or confusing
1st, 2nd, 3rd Streets – focus for strictest design & retail
standards
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INITIAL FINDINGS
8. Build upon the adopted CALUTS (Town Center
Plan) and Retail Revitalization Strategy
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PLANNING CONSISTENCY
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PLANNING CONSISTENCY
11. Build upon the adopted CALUTS (Town Center
Plan) and Retail Revitalization Strategy
Clarify Intent for the three districts (HD, CB, &
WF)
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PLANNING CONSISTENCY
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The HD district is intended primarily for a dense mixture of uses with an
emphasis on entertainment, theaters, restaurants, night life and specialty
shops. High-density residential infill on upper floors is encouraged, as is
the continued presence of the government center and supporting uses.
PLANNING CONSISTENCY
The CB district is intended primarily for retail and services that support
Historic Downtown businesses and residents. Mixed uses are encouraged
both horizontally and vertically. High-density residential infill, especially on
upper floors, and office employment are both encouraged.
The WF district is intended to transition Albany’s Willamette River
waterfront into a vibrant center characterized by a variety of housing
choices and a mixture of housing, office, and retail uses. Infill and
redevelopment are encouraged, as well as adaptive reuse of existing
buildings until the area is redeveloped..
13. Build upon the adopted CALUTS (Town Center Plan)
and Retail Revitalization Strategy
Clarify Intent for the three districts (HD, CB, & WF)
Consider stringent regulations for key areas and flexibility for
other areas
Clarify permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, by District
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PLANNING CONSISTENCY
14. Build upon the adopted CALUTS (Town Center Plan)
and Retail Revitalization Strategy
Clarify Intent for the three districts (HD, CB, & WF)
Consider stringent regulations for key areas and flexibility for
other areas
Clarify permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, by District
Provide clear and objective standards for key corridors and
sites by District
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PLANNING CONSISTENCY
15. Consider Stringent Use &
Design Standards for Key
Corridors
Consider Less Stringent Use &
Design Standards for other
Corridors
16. KEY DESIGN
STANDARDS
Zero Front Setback Required
Max. 10’ Front Setback Required
Build to Lines
Active Edges
Groundfloor Uses
Entries (Front
Doors/Driveways/
Service Areas)
Materials
Height and Massing
17. KEY DESIGN
STANDARDS
Min. 70% Groundfloor Openings
Min. 50% Groundfloor Openings
Min. 30% Groundfloor Openings
Build to Lines
Active Edges
Groundfloor Uses
Entries (Front
Doors/Driveways/
Service Areas)
Materials
Height and Massing
18. KEY DESIGN
STANDARDS
18-Hour Uses
Mix of Services and Retail
None Required
Build to Lines
Active Edges
Groundfloor Uses
Entries (Front
Doors/Driveways/
Service Areas)
Materials
Height and Massing
20. KEY DESIGN
STANDARDS
Build to Lines
Active Edges
Groundfloor Uses
Entries (Front
Doors/Driveways/
Service Areas)
Materials
Height and Massing
Groundfloor Materials
(Durable & Long Lasting)
Windows and Doors
Environmental- Rain Protection
21. Build to Lines
Active Edges
Groundfloor Uses
Entries (Front
Doors/Driveways/
Service Areas)
Materials
Height/Transitions/
Massing
KEY DESIGN
STANDARDS
Maximum/Minimum
Building Heights
Transitions and Buffer
Building Massing
(Upper Floor Setbacks)
Max
Min.
22. Build upon the adopted CALUTS (Town Center Plan)
and Retail Revitalization Strategy
Clarify Intent for the three districts (HD, CB, & WF)
Consider stringent regulations for key areas and flexibility for
other areas
Clarify permitted, conditional and prohibited uses, by District
Provide clear and objective standards for key corridors and
sites by District
Appropriate parking requirements
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PARKING REQUIREMENTS
No Parking Requirements
(Downtown Parking
Assessment District)
24. Reducing parking requirements for some uses
Providing the option for in-lieu-of parking fees
Modifying landscaping and parking standards for
development on small sites
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PARKING STANDARDS
Considerations:
25. Within the Historic Downtown, Central Business, and
Waterfront Zones:
1. What areas present opportunities for change and
development in the three zones?
2. What concerns do you have regarding change and
development downtown in the three zones?
3. What aspirations do you have regarding development
and growth in the three zones?
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YOUR THOUGHTS?
26. Steps Approximate
Timing
1. Build shared understanding of the issues through
conversations with stakeholders and City officials and a
detailed review of current regulations.
July through early
September 2016
2. Outline potential code solutions and seek consensus on the
desired approach to each issue.
September and
October 2016
3. Prepare drafts of proposed development code
amendments for review by City officials, stakeholders, and
the public.
October through
December 2016
4. City Council public hearings to adopt the final changes to
development regulations.
January through
March / April
2017
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NEXT STEPS