Branford TOD Workshop 1 pres - FINAL 05222017...
Transcript of Branford TOD Workshop 1 pres - FINAL 05222017...
Public Meeting 1 May 22, 2017
Branford Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan
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Phil Carloni
Jamie Cosgrove
Joe Chadwick
Terry Elton
William Horne, Ph.D.
John F. Leonard
Steering Committee
Cathy Lezon
John Lust
Marcia Palluzzi
Preston Ranton
Richard Sgueglia
Harry Smith (Town Planner)
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BFJ Planning Consultant Team
Project Management, Land Use, Zoning, Transportation, Public Outreach
Frank Fish, FAICP Principal-in-Charge
Georges Jacquemart, PE, AICP Lauren Rennée, AICP
Transportation and Traffic
Jonathan Martin, Ph. D. AICP Project Manager
Russell Design Wayfinding & Signage
Noah Levine, AICP Project Planner
Stantec Infrastructure
Landscape and Streetscape
Regina Armstrong Economic Analysis
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Today’s Schedule
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Inventory and research
Stakeholder and Community Outreach
Zoning Analysis and Recommendations for Changes
Concept Plan for Infrastructure, Pedestrian & Streetscape improvements
Integrate With Other Efforts to Propose Solutions to Flooding Concerns
TOD Study Scope/Objectives
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Timeline
Task Description APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
1 Preliminary Research and Public Input
2 Technical Analysis and TOD Master Plan Preparation
3 Finalize TOD Master Plan and Zoning
Public Workshops
MEC Advisory Committee Meetings
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Regional Context
This study is not related to the Amtrak proposals for quad tracking between Branford and Guilford.
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Study Area
ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION (1 MILE CONTEXT MAP)
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Study Area
0.5 MILE RADIUS FROM STATION
Main Street
Hammer Field
Branford Landing
Stony Creek Brewery
Branford Station
Hopson Avenue
Route 1
Anchor Reef
Atlantic Wharf (Wire)
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Population within region is concentrated on rail and highway corridors and is expected to grow by 20,000 residents by 2025.
Migration from New Haven County has exceeded migration into New Haven County
CT’s economy has slowed. Number of jobs is static.
Key Regional Trends
Source: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities for the South Central Region (SCRCOG, 2015)
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2015 Population: 28,071
Population
Branford
Population
2010 28,026 Change 2000-2010 -2.3%Households
2010 12,739 Change (2000-2010) 1.6%
Household Size
2010 2.18Change (2000-2010) -3.5%
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Demand for apartments have increased since 2004
Baby Boomers and Millennials
Shift in employment from manufacturing jobs to health care, education, and accommodation, retail and food services
Key Trends: Housing and Employment
Source: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities for the South Central Region (SCRCOG, 2015) Sououthh CCenttr lal RReggiion (S(S( CRCRCOCOGG,, 2201015)5))
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Commuting to work via rail transit is relatively low
Station area households in region have a higher rate of auto ownership than the average ownership rate for transit areas across the country
Transportation
Branford
Source: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities for the South Central Region (SCRCOG, 2015)
Key Trends:
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• There are approximately 60 aces of land within the TOD area potentially available for development or redevelopment.
• The entire area is served by municipal water and sewer
SCRCOG Report Analysis
Source: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities for the South Central Region (SCRCOG, 2015) South Central Region (SCRCOG 2015)
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Encourage TOD by: leveraging state and regional resources
Adopt TOD supporting zoning and design standards;
Enhance station area connectivity
Provide needed infrastructure in station area
SCRCOG Report Recommendations
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Departing trains:
o 20/day during the week o 13 on weekends 465 parking spaces
o 185 in original lot o 280 in expansion Train Station Expansion (2016)
o Platform on north side of tracks o “Kiss and ride”
Branford Station
Source: Transit Oriented Development Opportunities for the South Central Region (SCRCOG, 2015)
Existing Conditions
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Existing Conditions Land Use
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Existing Conditions Zoning
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Zoning Table to Come for IG-1, R-1, and R-3
Zoning
Existing Conditions
IG-1 R-1 R-3 Lot Area (sq ft) 20,000 6,000 15,000
Lot Area Per Unit N/A 4,000 15,000 Frontage 50 50 90 Square 100 50 100
Front Setback 30 15 30 Side Setback No Minimum 10 15 Rear Setback 30 20 30
Height 40 35 35 Floor Area 0.40 0.50 0.50
Lot Coverage 0.30 0.25 0.25 Impervious Surface
Area Ratio 0.60 N/A N/A
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Existing Conditions Constraints (Wetlands and Floodplains)
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Constraints (Wetlands and Floodplains)
Existing Conditions
Meadow Street Hammer Field
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Constraints (Wetlands and Floodplains)
Existing Conditions
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Constraints (Wetlands and Floodplains)
Existing Conditions
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Existing Conditions Pedestrian Connectivity (Sidewalks)
Gaps in Sidewalk Network
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Existing Conditions Sidewalk Conditions
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Existing Conditions Sidewalk Conditions
Good Condition Fair Condition Poor Condition
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Existing Conditions Sidewalk Conditions
Other Issues
Obstructions Cars parked on sidewalk Gaps
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Existing Conditions Sidewalk Conditions
Intersections
Good condition Gaps Disrepair
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Opportunity Areas Study Area Analysis
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Issues and Opportunities Potential TOD Sites
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Issues and Opportunities Potential TOD Sites
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Low utilization of parking, especially in west lot (expansion)
Low utilization of Northern “Kiss & Ride”
Access mode:
o 90% of riders drive (park or kiss & ride) o 5-6% of riders walk o 3-6% or riders bike
Preliminary Observations
Branford Station
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Stony Creek Brewery
Atlantic Wharf (former Atlantic Wire site)
Senior Center and multi-purpose path at Hammer Field
Recent Developments
Stony Creek Brewery Atlantic Wharf
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Branford Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). This work may be incorporated into POCD.
I-95 Exit 53 Redevelopment Plan
Main Street/Route 146 Scenic Highway Gateway Study
Other Planning Efforts
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Questions and Answers (Town Hall Meeting)
Dot Point Exercise o Place 1 dot on ideas you feel
strongly about
Comment Card
What Happens Next
Ideas you support or agree with
Ideas you do not support or agree with
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Public survey
Check Town website: http://branfordtod.weebly.com/ or http://www.branford-ct.gov/PnZ
Send Comments to P&Z staff: [email protected]
Next public meeting will be on June 22nd, 7 PM Branford Fire Headquarters Spread the word!
Next Steps
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Questions