LBJ / SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJ ECT

June19,2014CityofDallasUrbanDesignAdvisoryCommitteeBriefing
URBAN DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Project Background
Tasks & Schedule
Public Involvement
Draft Document
Next Steps
PROJ ECT BACKGROUND
DARTSTATION
AREAPLAN
forwardDallas
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
DISTRICT10
STRATEGIC
PLAN
2001 2006 2006
LHAIAVISION
NCTCOG
TRAFFIC
MODELING
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTREPORT
2007 2008 2009 2011
NCTCOG
SUSTAINABLE
PROJECTS
APPLICATION
TxDOT
CONSULTATION
PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING
District 10 Plan and forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan
The District 10 Strategic Area Plan (2006)
Identifies the LBJ /Skillman area as Focus
Area #2: Forest/LBJ /Central Triangle, with
a specific implementation item to develop A
plan that guides the development of an
urban neighborhood providing opportunities
for innovative development that achieves
the communitys vision.
forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan (2006)
The city-led, citywide comprehensive plan
identifies the LBJ /Skillman area of Dallas as
having significant future Transit-oriented
Development opportunities around the
DART LBJ /Skillman station.
Skillman Corridor TIF District
The TIF District was created in 2005
to provide a source of funding for
public improvements.
The Districts catalyst project is the
Lake Highland Town Center (LHTC)
planned as a $350 million mixed-
use development connecting to the
Lake Highlands DART Station.
The LBJ /Skillman DART station
area has also been identified as a
priority for encouraging transit-
oriented development.
The Lake Highlands Public
Improvement District (LHPID) was
created in 2008 by property owner
petition and provides supplemental
services to the area including
security patrols, maintenance of
some TIF funded improvements,
and marketing efforts.
Community-led Effort in the LBJ /Skillman Gateway Area
Concerns about the TxDOT Flyover for Skillman at LBJ /I-675
A confusing local roadway network currently exists tied to an area
history of evolving local and regional development projects
TxDOT had proposed a flyover bridge to address traffic flow in the
LBJ /Skillman intersection; however, residents and others expressed
concerns.
A citizen effort lead by the Lake Highlands Area Improvement
Association (LHAIA) with pro-bono assistance from
planning/engineering professionals lead to a LBJ Skillman
Gateway alternative concept plan to reconfigure the intersection to
not only address traffic flow but provide better access to encourage
redevelopment of underutilized property and opportunities for
pedestrian connections.
LBJ SKILLMAN AERIALS
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Community Efforts in the LBJ /Skillman Gateway (cont)
The LBJ Skillman Gateway alternative concept plan
centered on a reconfiguration of the at-grade streets at
the Skillman/IH-635 bridge intersection has been
generally accepted as the preferred alternative by
TxDOT.
A reconfigured LBJ /Skillman Interchange based on the
preferred alternative is now in the schematic engineering
and environmental assessment phase.
In 2010, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved $44.8 million for their third
Sustainable Development Program Call for Projects, including $1 million for
planning projects in both the eastern and western TxDOT Districts.
Total LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative project funds = $125,000.
Grant proposal summary: The study will help determine future land use,
development scenarios and area zoning options to facilitate TOD-oriented
development, improved area pedestrian and transit linkages, and identify
area opportunities for new trails, open space and land development.
NCTCOGs SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
FUNDING PROGRAM
The LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative study was funded through the
NCTCOGs 2009-2010 Sustainable Development Call for Projects due
to:
Potential to develop underutilized land and vacant retail near DART
light rail station
An isolated DART station needing improved connectivity to the area
Identify recommendations tied to two possible outcomes/scenarios:
Recommendations with no TxDOT realignment changes (interim
solution until the completion of TxDOT realignment)
Recommendations with TxDOT realignment building on the
assumption that the TxDOT accepted alternative will move
forward
Examine other elements needed to encourage more sustainable land
uses, and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections improving air
quality.
LBJ /SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE
PROJ ECT CONTEXT
LBJ /SKILLMAN URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE
PROJ ECT PURPOSE
The purpose of the LBJ /Skillman Urban Planning Initiative is to
identify redevelopment and new transit oriented development
opportunities to promote sustainable living, positive social and
economic opportunities and increase safety throughout this
strategic City of Dallas focus area.
THE PROJ ECT PLANNING TEAM
Karla Weaver, NCTCOG
Patrick Mandapaka, NCTCOG
David Schleg, City of Dallas
Luis Tamayo, City of Dallas
Sue Hounsel, City of Dallas
Steve Biba, DART
Susan Morgan, Lake Highlands
Area Improvements Association
Don Scarborough, Lake
Highlands Area Improvements
Association
PROJ ECT REVIEW
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Residential Representatives
Les Hall
(Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair)
Kathy Stewart
(LH Improvement District Land Use Chair)
Don Scarborough
(Lake Highlands Area Improvements Association)
Business Representatives
Cindy Causey
(Copperfield HOA Crime Watch Chair)
Kylie Louthan
(Regional Manager, Knightvest Property
Management)
J ill Goad
(Director, Feed Lake Highlands)
Lake Highlands PID Executive Director
Rebecca Range
TIF Board Member Representative
Alan Walne
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
THE CONSULTANT TEAM
Omniplan Lead Consultants
KIMLEY HORN ASSOCIATES GRAM TRAFFIC TOWNSCAPE
INFORMATION
ASSOCIATES
RICKER
CUNNINGHAM
TASKS & SCHEDULE
PROJECT TASKS & SCHEDULE
TASK 1
Process Initiation (Aug. 2012)
TASK 2
Preliminary Research and Data Collection (Sept. - Oct. 2012)
TASK 3
Current & Future Market & Development Conditions (Oct. Dec. 2012)
TASK 4
Community Visioning Event (J an. 2013)
TASK 5
Post Community Visioning Event Analysis/Preliminary Implementation Recommendations
(Feb.- March 2013)
TASK 6
Community Workshop, Findings & Final Renderings (Apr. 2013 May 2014)
TASK 6A
Urban Design Subcommittee Review (June - July 2014)
TASK 7
Final Plan, City Plan Commission and City Council Action (J uly Aug. 2014)
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
Media Outreach and Community Survey
Community Visioning Event Held J anuary 2013
Follow-Up Community Open House Held May 18, 2013
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
Summary
Websiteonline LateNovember2012
MediareleaseaboutsurveyandCommunityVisioningEvent(CVE) November29,2012
EmailblasttoareaHOAsandotherareastakeholdersconcerningCVE December5,2012
PostcardmailersentforCVE January3,2012
Followupcallstoapartmentandcondomanagers Dec2012/Jan2013
CommunityVisioningEvent January17,2013
Surveydistributedtoareaelementaryschools Jan/Feb2013
Survey/Questionnaireclosed(839responsestotal) February15,2013
LakeHighlandsAdvocateMagazinearticles Dec2012/Jan/Feb2013
DallasMorningNewsarticle Jan7,2013
CommunityAreaOrganizationpresentations(4) Jan/Feb2013
EmailblasttoareaHOAsandotherareastakeholders
regardingMay2013OpenHouse April2930,2013
PostcardmailersentforMay2013OpenHouse May1,2013
WebsitenoticeforMay2013OpenHouseposted May1,2013
OpenHouseEvent May18,2013
Media Outreach and Coverage
NCTCOG/City of Dallas Media Release
Dallas Morning News
Lake Highland Advocate
Neighborhood Association Newsletters
Community Survey
November 2012 February 2013
Community Survey Outreach
Survey Monkey On-line Survey
DART Platform Outreach December 11, 2013
Over 150 surveys distributed by project staff to
DART evening commuters
Distributed via PID office to Area Business-owners,
Neighborhood Associations, Crime Watch Groups and
interested individuals.
Community Survey
Content
Project Background
and Survey Instructions
Zipcode for Reference
- Respondent in the study area?
Questions with Multiple
Responses Allowed
Additional Comments
or Questions
Community Visioning Event
J anuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Workshop Format Summary
Introductory Remarks from Councilmember J erry Allen
Project Background Presentation
Breakout Visioning Work Session
Facilitator-led work group discussion
Document questions, comments
Use of area maps for
documentation
Share Work Session Results
Each Work Group presented
issues, concerns and solutions
discussed within their group.
Community Visioning Event
Excellent Turnout and Productive Workshop
Community Visioning Event
J anuary 17, 2013 6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Attendance: 130 (estimate)
Summary of Findings from CVE:
Support for mid- to high-density at DART
station and LBJ /Skillman intersection
Desire for more single family housing
Concern about apartment complexes
Safety
Walkability
Need for open space/green space
Interest in quality retail and restaurants
Concerns about area crime
DART station and area retail area
crimes
Support for multi-modal thoroughfares
Bike lanes
Trailways
Confirms support of the City Bike Plan
Community Open House
May 18, 2013 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Open House Format Summary
Two Sessions 9am - 11 am and 11 am -
1 pm
Open Remarks (15 minutes)
Presentation (Project Background,
CVE Findings)
Breakout Sessions
Community Linkages/Recreation
Commercial
Residential
Transportation
Q&A
Community Open House
Preliminary Visioning
Based Upon J anuary, 2013 Community Visioning Event
Community Open House
Recommended Planning Vision
Based Upon J anuary, 2013 Community Visioning Event
Community Open House
May 18, 2013 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Forest Lane Academy
Attendance: 56 (estimate)
Summary of Findings from Open House:
Confirmation of priorities identified at the
J anuary 2013 Community Visioning Event
Mid- to high-density at DART station and
LBJ /Skillman intersection acceptable
Preserve and Enhance existing single family
housing in the area
Improve the safety and quality of life at area
apartment complexes
Safety
Walkability
Need for open space/green space
Pursue quality retail and restaurant
development in the area
Address area crime at the DART station,
neighborhoods and area retail centers
Develop area multi-modal thoroughfares
Bike lanes
Trailways
Draft Document Overview
Providesabackgroundof
thestudyareaincontextof
itshistoricdevelopmentand
currentcondition
Documentstheprojects
extensivepublicinput
undertakentodate
Identifiesanddocuments,
throughgraphicillustrations,
targetedStrategic
Opportunityareas
Draft Document Recommendations
Providestwoillustrative
masterplanvisions,one
withTxDOT realignment
change,onewithout
Documentsmobility
recommendationsfornew
streets,pedestrianand
bicyclistaccommodations
Identifiestheneedforopen
spaceandotherqualityof
lifecomponentsas
redevelopmentoccurs
Includesdrawingsshowingpotentialmassingofbuildings,
pedestrianatmosphereandarchitecturalcharacter
Draft Document Illustrative Rendering
Draft Document
Strategic Opportunity
Vision Areas
StrategicOpportunityareaswere
selectedfortheirstrategiclocation,
publicinputfromthecommunity
eventsandsurveys,andtheir
potentialtobeacatalystfor
redevelopmentinthecorefocus
areaandlargerstudyareaasa
whole.
IncludedwiththeStrategic
Opportunityareasarerenderings
showingthepossiblemassingand
potentialarchitecturalcharacterfor
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photographsofsimilar
developmentsasapointof
reference.
Implementationtoolsidentifiedto
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StrategicOpportunityareavisions
NEXT STEPS
C UR R E NT LY S C HE DUL E D
Urban Design Subcommittee J uly 2014
UDAC Action J uly 3
rd
City Plan Commission J uly 2014
Project Briefing J uly 10
th
CPC Action J uly 24
th
City Council Action - August 2014
PROJ ECT CONTACTS:
Patrick Mandapaka, PhD, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
NCTCOG
Office: 817.704.2503
pmandapaka@nctcog.org
Luis Tamayo
Senior Planner
Sustainable Development and Construction
City of Dallas
Office: 214.670.5404
luis.tamayo@dallascityhall.com
Questions