Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 10/13/2011

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Economic Development Authority (EDA) 4. 2. Meeting Date: 10/13/2011 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Title: Consider Master Plan Timeline for Commercial Node at 167th Avenue and Saint Francis Boulevard Background: A strategic goal of the City Council is to explore a master plan for the area surrounding the commercial node at 167th Avenue and Saint Francis Boulevard (TH 47). Land use scenarios were originally developed in 2004 as part of a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment that was ultimately not adopted. The City has completed updated market analysis through the Buxton Group in 2008 and is completing a re -fresh of that analysis this year. The new market analysis can be used as the foundation for land use decisions. City Staff is proposing to use a public input process similar to what was used for the development of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Observations: The attached document provides a general outline of tasks to be completed. The process is proposed to utilize existing Staff with the assistance from Stantec (formerly Bonestroo), the City's planning consultant. The Master Plan Process is split into three (3) broad tasks: 1. Background Report 2. Public Design Process 3. Master Plan Concepts/Comprehensive Plan Amendment Background Report The Background Report is proposed to be completed utilizing City Staff. Materials included in the background report shall include a summary of existing land uses, previous studies and land use scenarios, and market analysis. Public Process The Public Process is split into four (4) sub -categories. The first stage will include one on one stakeholder analysis meetings with property owners and tenants of the immediate area. The next step is proposed as a public visioning session to set goals, identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to guide the remainder of the process. The process is proposed to use a similar Open Space Technology (OST) process used for the Comprehensive Plan. This process allows the attendees to set the agenda and 'host' topics of their desire in relation to the desired final product. This process is proposed to be completed by City Staff, with Stantec observing in preparation for future stages. The following step is proposed to be a map exercise where attendees will develop a future land use map to identify desired future land uses for the area (e.g. What is the appropriate mix of residential, commercial, employment?). This stage includes break-out, small -group sessions with check -ins with the entire group to develop a Future Land Use Map. This stage is proposed to be facilitated by City Staff, with preparation assistance from Stantec. Stantec estimates this portion at approximately $3,000, which will also include design work mentioned later as Master Plan Concepts. Following the map exercise, the final step in the proposed public input process will include a visual preference survey to identify final design details to build into master plan concepts. This would include streetscape, architectural desires, landscaping, etc. This stage is proposed to be facilitated by Stantec. Stantec estimates this portion at approximately $1,000. Master Plan Concepts