HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-24 Work Session MinutesWORK SESSION
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
5555 PERIMETER DRIVE
APRIL 29, 2024
Minutes
Mayor Amorose Groomes called the Monday, April 29, 2024 work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Council members present: Vice Mayor Alutto, Mayor Amorose Groomes, Ms. De Rosa, Ms. Fox, Mr.
Keeler, Ms. Kramb and Mr. Reiner.
Staff present: Ms. O’Callaghan, Ms. Rauch, Ms. Noble, Ms. Babbitt, Ms. Willis, Chief Paez, Mr.
Hammersmith, Mr. Gracia, Mr. Hendershot, Ms. Blake, Mr. Ament, Ms. Wawszkiewicz, Mr. Hartmann,
Mr. Bitar.
Others present: John Houseal and Sujan Shreastha, Houseal Lavigne Associates and Mr. Supelak
and Mr. Way, Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Fishman arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Amorose Groomes invited Mr. Way to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Envision Dublin Community Plan Update
Ms. O’Callaghan stated that she is pleased to bring the draft of the updated Community Plan for
review. It is the culmination of a year’s worth of work from staff, the Steering Committee, and
consultants to get to this point. She is grateful for all the work and partnership. She thanked City
Council and Planning and Zoning Commission for dedicating this time to view the draft.
Ms. Rauch stated that she will walk through some of the key updates to the plan. This draft plan
is a good draft, but there are still some items that may need adjusted. She stated that staff
welcomes feedback as Mr. Houseal walks through the draft plan. She stated that the Steering
Committee will have a final look at the draft plan tomorrow (April 30) before it moves through the
approval process. She recognized the effort of all the consultants involved with this process. The
Steering Committee has 20 members and has held 8 meetings. They have been a sounding board
and provided feedback throughout this process. The planning boundaries build from the 2013
boundaries and include future planned growth in coordination with regional partners. There have
been well over 5,000 points of engagement for the public throughout the process.
Ms. Rauch reviewed the collaboration that has taken place with citywide plans including:
• Dublin Area Housing Study;
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan;
• Economic Development Strategic Plan Update;
• Sustainability Framework Plan;
• Metro Center Implementation Plan;
• West Passenger Rail Study; and the
• East Bridge Street Corridor Study.
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The consulting team worked with the Mobility and Thoroughfare Plan, utility modeling and fiscal
modeling through this process as well.
Ms. Rauch reviewed the preferred future land use plan (map) that was provided to Council as
shown below.
There were three land use scenarios that were reviewed and discussed in the Steering Committee.
This map reflects the preferred land use scenario that was decided upon by the Committee as they
considered the following:
• Reposition targeted areas as mixed-use centers including portions of the Dublin Corporate
Area, Bridge Street District and West Innovation District;
• Continue to promote employment-generating uses along the I-270 corridor while also
providing for greater flexibility but limiting housing along the freeway;
• Concentrate more intense development along potential Tuttle Crossing Boulevard extension
and SR 161 corridor;
• Expand Dublin’s residential areas into southwestern and western growth areas along with
the development of complementary neighborhood nodes while identifying infrastructure
necessary to accommodate growth;
• Encourage cooperation amongst surrounding communities to ensure seamless development
patterns.
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Ms. Rauch reviewed the summary of changes and provided an overview of the discussion at the
Steering Committee level. The changes are seen on the preferred future land use scenario as
follows:
The six Special Area Plans have their own chapters in the updated plan.
Transportation and mobility experienced a paradigm shift in mode prioritization through this
process by prioritizing pedestrians as the top tier versus private autos. She stated that society is
very auto oriented so a balance between pedestrian friendly and auto oriented was contemplated
by the Steering Committee.
The recommendation of the Steering Committee is in Figure 3 below.
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Ms. Rauch reviewed the Thoroughfare Plan and the Active Transportation Plan and the goals of
each. Combining the plans provides the Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan with the goals of each.
Ms. Rauch provided an overview of the next steps in the Envision Dublin process. It is estimated
that the draft document will be before City Council in the June/July timeframe for adoption.
Mr. Houseal defined the term “Community Plan” as follows: a 10-20 year document that should be
thought of as a foundation for decision-making. He stated that this Community Plan is a
comprehensive plan. He reviewed the draft document by providing an overview of each chapter
(attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A).
Envision Dublin – Working Document
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Envision Dublin planning process, its relationship to the
City Strategic Framework and describes the planning area.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 1.
Chapter 2: Community Profile
This chapter sets the stage for planning in Dublin by examining pertinent existing conditions,
demographic and market conditions, existing fiscal conditions, regional setting, existing
regulations, past plans and studies.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 2.
Chapter 3: Vision and Goals
This chapter articulates the vision, goals and objectives for the plan that were developed based on
extensive community engagement, setting the foundation for more detailed recommendations for
each plan element.
Mr. Houseal explained that the vision is aspirational in nature, goals are what we work toward and
objectives are the steps that are taken toward meeting the goals. The City’s Strategic Framework
of most connected, most sustainable, most resilient was tied to each individual chapter in this plan.
Ms. Fox stated that streetscape and landscaping should be included when talking about
environment and suggested adding it throughout.
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Mr. Reiner agreed that the streetscape and landscaping is what sets Dublin apart from other cities.
Mr. Houseal stated that it can be added.
Mr. Reiner stated that view corridors are another important aspect of the environment. When
driving through the City, the screening that protects the visual aspects of the City is very important
to the overall experience. He would like view sheds and view corridors added as a goal for the
environment. Mr. Houseal stated that in the Special Area Plans, there are specific corridors that
require that attention. He stated that as a larger goal or objective, it would be important to seek
out the opportunities throughout the City for both screening and maintaining views.
Ms. Fox stated that she would like to see “placemaking” added to the housing and neighborhoods
section, because that term describes how the amenities look versus just putting in a park.
Mr. Reiner agreed and explained the notion of “third place,” which is: your first place is where you
live, your second place is where you work and your third place is where you spend your time when
not at home or work. Mr. Houseal stated that “third place” thinking turns just a housing
development into a neighborhood.
Chapter 4: Land Use and Development
This chapter provides the framework for land use, development character, and growth for the city
and its planning area. The chapter highlights the land use scenario planning that was undertaken
to help develop the plan, as well as provide the future land use map and growth strategy
necessary to accommodate population increase while maintaining desired community character.
Mr. Houseal provided a comprehensive overview of the three land use scenarios and then the
preferred future land use plan. Each of the land uses listed on the preferred future land use plan
map were broken down further by identifying the principle uses, supporting uses, density, building
form and orientation, open space, sustainability, streetscape and parking of each.
Mr. Houseal stated that, while it is important to be informed about what changes are necessary
with growth, it is also just as important to determine what will not change. He referenced the
Growth Framework Map as shown below. The growth framework shows an area in yellow, which
represents the area with minimal change in order to maintain the character. The green represents
the new growth areas and the red shows development intensification.
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Mr. Reiner stated that, in order to create really unique subdivisions, the residential suburban and
the residential low areas should be converted to conservation design. He stated it is a quality
design, the developers do not have to put as much money into it, and there is a good deal of
green space. He stated the City ends up with a much better product. Mr. Houseal stated that
conservation design is not a land use plan, it is a development technique. Therefore, he would not
recommend noting conservation design on a land use map. He stated that conservation design is
noted in other sections of the document, such as Housing and Neighborhoods, and he could call
them out more if Council desires in that section.
Mr. Reiner stated he wants to make sure that when developers read the document, they do not
rely on one of the land use types as a way of not incorporating conservation design. He would like
to make sure it is in the other chapters so it can be enforced. Mr. Houseal stated that the City can
make sure to put that language in other documents that must be considered when a development
is proposed and it can be called out in a different chapter than Land Use.
Mr. Way stated that Planning and Zoning Commission raised the same issue as Mr. Reiner. He
noted that there are also design guidelines that the City has to ensure that the development is part
of the vision for the area.
Mr. Way stated that the growth framework map shows hard lines, but there would need to be
transition areas between the yellow and red and the yellow and green. He asked if that should be
noted in some way on the map. Mr. Houseal stated that he would recommend noting that, but not
on the map itself.
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Ms. Kramb stated that there have been studies that show the color red is associated with
something negative. She would recommend changing the map color for development
intensification.
Mr. Supelak stated that this is the opportunity to elevate certain things. It does communicate
things to those who read it, so it does need consideration as to what is being communicated.
Ms. De Rosa stated that different types of land uses was discussed at great length in the Steering
Committee meetings. This is the rise of the mixed-use. The definition of a mixed-use and how it
is balanced is vitally important. The language should communicate the spirit and the vision of
what type of mixed-use we want in what areas.
Mayor Amorose Groomes stated that brevity was intentional. The information should be easy to
reference and allow Council the flexibility without being too prescriptive.
Ms. Kramb asked whether or not there were discussions about the percentage of uses. Ms. De
Rosa stated that the “mix of uses” is a stronger statement than “mixed use”.
Mr. Houseal stated that mixed-use can mean a mix of uses in a node, not a mixed-use in a
building. He stated the language is meant to provide guidance on what you want to achieve
without being prescriptive.
Ms. Fox stated that it is important to make sure that the language does not prohibit something
that you might want to later add. She also stated the importance of recognizing, in pedestrian
friendly areas, how long it takes to walk to some of these areas.
Chapter 5: Housing and Neighborhoods
The House and Neighborhoods chapter provides guidance on key issues impacting residential
areas of the City. The Housing and Neighborhoods chapter strives to preserve and enhance
Dublin’s established residential neighborhoods while promoting opportunities for higher density,
unique and variety housing options within and on the periphery of the city. The Chapter delves
into supporting amenity-rich neighborhoods and investing in infrastructure to ensure continued
high quality living, as well as identify opportunities to allow for “aging in place.”
Mr. Houseal explained the core concept of complete neighborhood and the principles surrounding
that concept. He noted the “Conclusions and Recommendations” section at the conclusion of each
core concept within the chapter.
He reiterated that this would be a good chapter in which to include the concept of “conservation
design” that Mr. Reiner spoke about earlier. He stated it would be added.
In response to Mr. Way’s recommendation about the “Missing Middle” housing being called out
more in Chapter 5, Mr. Houseal agreed that it should be called out more than by just one bullet
point.
Mr. Way asked if this was the Chapter in which to include “placemaking.” Mr. Houseal stated that
placemaking could be included in several chapters.
Mr. Reiner asked about including “third place” here as well. Mr. Houseal’s response was inaudible.
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Mayor Amorose Groomes asked about the line between visioning and Code. The Community Plan
document will be relatively unchanged in the next 10-20 years. Mr. Houseal stated that this
document already provides more guidance than most comprehensive plans.
Mayor Amorose Groomes stated that if prescribed detail is what is wanted, then Code would be the
better option. She agreed that this document should reflect these concepts, but she does not want
it to be so prescriptive that we can no longer be flexible. She stated that some of this can be
accomplished through Code amendments. Mr. Houseal stated that a Code update would be the
next step after adoption of the plan. He stated that the plan allows the Planning and Zoning
Commission to evaluate a development against the objectives of the plan to see if they interpreted
and applied it correctly.
Mr. Reiner agreed with Mr. Houseal’s assessment of how the document is to be used.
Chapter 6: Economic Development
The Economic Development chapter will seek to strengthen the City’s robust economy, and
commercial centers and major corridors. It will provide key priorities and recommendations that
can improve the overall business climate and encourage new investment in Dublin’s burgeoning
growth areas. It focuses on approaches to invigorating the City’s aging business parks with more
contemporary neighborhood areas that offer diverse employment opportunities. The chapter also
explores workforce development as a strategy to strengthen Dublin’s employment base.
Mr. Houseal provided an overview of what is included in this chapter.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 6.
Chapter 7: Mobility and Transportation
This chapter details Dublin’s complex transportation system, with recommended investments in
active transportation, transit and roadways to support existing and future development and
regional connections.
Mr. Houseal provided an overview of what is included in this chapter. He specifically called out the
detail and comprehensive nature of this chapter. There are a number of graphics and details
included throughout. He also specifically mentioned the key projects that are listed at the
conclusion of the chapter.
Mr. Reiner asked if this chapter included screening for all the lots along a thoroughfare. Ms. Willis
responded affirmatively.
Chapter 8: Community Facilities and Services
The Community Facilities and Services chapter focuses on how facilities and services impact the
overall quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. Facilities and services related to
education, emergency services, parks and recreation, and much more are addressed, including
City-managed facilities and facilities and services provided by other public entities.
Mr. Houseal provided an overview of what is included in this chapter.
Mr. Way noted that he did not see OSU or Mount Carmel facilities represented as “Hospitals.” Mr.
Houseal thanked Mr. Way for catching the omission.
Chapter 9: Utilities
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The Utilities chapter details Dublin’s utility infrastructure, describes utility infrastructure capacity
analysis efforts, and provides recommendations related to utility infrastructure in the City.
Mr. Houseal provided an overview of what is included in this chapter. He recognized Mr.
Hendershot’s expertise and knowledge.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 9.
Chapter 10: Natural Resources
This chapter reinforces the importance of being good stewards of the natural environment and
offers strategies for environmental sustainability best practices to ensure natural resources and
environmental features remain valued community assets.
Mr. Houseal provided an overview of the key concepts included in this chapter. He stated the
importance of people connecting with their environment.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 10.
Chapter 11: Special Area Plans
This chapter provides detailed planning concepts for six evolving areas of Dublin: West Innovation
District, Southwest Area, Emerald Corridor, Dublin Corporate Area, Bridge Street District and
Historic District.
Ms. Rauch provided an overview of how this chapter is structured for each of the six Special Area
Plans.
Council had no questions or comments regarding Chapter 11.
Vice Mayor Alutto asked about providing additional feedback as they review the document. Ms.
Rauch stated that she would welcome feedback from Council as they look through the document.
Ms. O’Callaghan stated that any changes that are made from this point forward will be transparent
so everyone can see what has changed. Ms. Fox stated that it would be nice to have additional
discussion. Ms. Rauch stated that she is willing to meet with a Council member one-on-one if they
wish to discuss the document. Council will also provide first and second readings when it comes
before Council.
Mayor Amorose Groomes stated that some concerns were raised by residents regarding Glick
Road. She asked Ms. Willis to provide an update regarding the communication that has transpired
with the residents. Ms. Willis stated that the residents were concerned about the designation of
Glick Road in the Thoroughfare Plan. The residents wanted Glick Road removed from the Plan.
She stated that staff has reviewed Glick Road and compared the truck traffic to some other similar
roads. The growth along Glick Road is in the same category. It is staff’s recommendation to keep
Glick Road in the Thoroughfare Plan because it shows the character of the road and that it is
intended to remain a two-lane road. The Plan clearly states what the intent is for Glick Road now
and into the future. She stated that Mr. Lamphear (resident) is correct in his assertion that Home
Road should be the arterial that takes the traffic burden, but that will not happen until it is
widened and extended.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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ENVISION DUBLINSustainable, Connected & Resilient Community PlanWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY
Place Holder Textbox1 INTRODUCTION12 COMMUNITY PROFILE133 VISION AND GOALS254 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT335 HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS576 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT717 TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY858 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES1189 UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE13510 NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT16511 SPECIAL AREA PLANS17612 IMPLEMENTATIONXXTABLE OF CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPROJECT TEAMWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYPurposeThis chapter provides an overview of the Envision Dublin planning process, its relationship to the City Strategic Framework, and describes the planning area. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY1 Envision Dublin Community Plan | IntroductionDublin is an innovative city that draws on its roots to shape its future. Smart planning, investment, and government commitment built upon stable economic foundations make Dublin a thriving, vibrant, attractive, and amenity-rich community to live, work, and visit. Dublin has experienced changes over the past two decades which create both opportunities and challenges. Resi-dential and commercial growth have established robust, stable economic conditions for the community, increasing its desirability as a place to call home and do business. However, meeting the housing needs of a changing and growing population will require a housing inventory that effectively meets the needs of current and future popula-tions and residents at all economic levels and stages of life. Looking Forward Dublin has a strong history of balancing the mix of residen-tial, commercial, and employment land uses, together with community facilities, open space, and recreational ameni-ties. The 2013 City of Dublin Community Plan helped guide the decision-makers about Dublin’s built and natural environment for the past decade. It contained recommen-dations for development in Dublin as well as unincorpo-rated islands within the city limits, ensuring Dublin will continue to be a desirable and sustainable community. This plan continues the city’s commitment to ensuring it remains sustainable, connected, and resilient. Effectively addressing these community themes requires asking some key questions. How will the city meet its housing needs and where can new housing be developed? What is the future of the city’s commercial and mixed-use areas and how do these areas remain competitive and desirable locations for commerce? How should the city respond to shifting office trends, including remote working and its impact on tradi-tional office development? How can the city best accom-modate change while maintaining its high quality of life and sense of place? Now a decade later, it is time to reassess the 2013 Community Plan. This new Community Plan, Envision Dublin, provides the guidance necessary to answer these questions and more to ensure the city remains flexible and pioneering to account for the changing demographics and development trends in the region. Drawing on the energy, thoughtfulness, and pride that characterize Dublin, this plan provides the vision, tools, focus, and strategies for the city to meet its full potential as it engages with and adapts to the changes and challenges that lie ahead. 01INTRODUCTIONWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Introduction 2WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY PLAN?Envision Dublin (the Plan) is the official comprehensive plan for the City of Dublin. It creates a long-term vision for the city and serves as the roadmap for the community as it grows and evolves over the next 10-20 years. The Plan recommends strategies and policies that should guide municipal regulations and annual budgeting to ensure that future growth and development in the city aligns with the community’s priorities. The Plan integrates previous planning efforts, existing poli-cies, local, regional, and national data, and, most essentially, community input. It builds upon Dublin’s City Strategic Framework’s vision, adopted in 2022, to be the “Most Sustainable, Connected, and Resilient Global City of Choice.” With the Strategic Framework, the Plan articulates a cohesive vision representative of Dublin’s residents, business commu-nity, and community stakeholders. Further, the City Strategic Framework also established three themes - Most Sustain-able, Most Connected, and Most Resilient, to guide various goals established in the Strategic Framework. Envision Dublin adheres to these key themes, with related discussions related to these themes interspersed throughout the Plan. Envision Dublin is a living document that reflects dynamic, interdependent elements that make up the City of Dublin and it is intended to respond to changing conditions over time. The Plan is comprehensive but cannot foresee every issue in sufficient detail to prescribe appropriate action for every eventuality. It is not regulatory and is not an ordinance, but it identifies key areas of focus, defines a vision for future growth and development, and guides city actions and investments over the next two decades. Envision Dublin will guide the adoption of land use regulations and policies, and prioriti-zation and budgeting to make improvements to community facilities and infrastructure. HOW TO USE THE PLANThe Comprehensive Plan serves the following key functions: Communicating the City’s Vision – The Plan is a statement of the community’s vision for how it grows and changes over the coming years. The Plan identifies the City’s priorities and charts a path for long-term growth. Inform Development Proposals – The Plan is a long-term guide by which to measure and evaluate public and private proposals that affect the physical and economic environ-ment of the community. The Plan assists in the evaluation of development proposals and helps ensure that proposed development supports the City’s long-term objectives. CIP and Budgeting – The Plan informs the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and budgeting which establishes priority expenditures and the sequence of capital improvement programming. Complement the Strategic Framework – The Plan is a guide for zoning and subdivision regulations, the official zoning map, and decisions influenced by these regulations. The City should consider amendments to regulations in order to support the long-term goals of the Plan. Coordinate Initiatives – The Plan informs planning initiatives that affect the City at the local, county, and regional levels. The Plan may aid and inform efforts related to housing, transportation, transit, trails, natural resources, economic development, and recreation. Future Studies – The Plan establishes a path forward but cannot address every issue faced by the City in sufficient detail. It should help identify additional studies and future action steps to address specific needs. Decision Maker – The Plan is a valuable source of informa-tion for the City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, Architectural Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Staff, as well as local organizations, businesses, developers, and residents. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY3 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Introduction
HOW WAS THIS PLAN CREATED?Envision Dublin was produced through a 18-month planning process that included the seven steps above and significant community engagement. It began in November 2022 and ended in April 2024. The city initiated the planning process for Envision Dublin in August 2024 as an update to its 2013 Community Plan and to extend the aims identified in its 2022 Strategic Framework. The planning process was organized around the objectives of accurately capturing and reflecting community hopes and values, being comprehensive, and being innovative and future-oriented while staying firmly attached to market realities and being practical to implement. The process applied industry-leading geospatial analytical tools to examine and assess the outcomes of different growth and development scenarios over time. From insights gained through this process, land use recommenda-tions were developed that best accommodated projected community growth while preserving Dublin’s sense of place and anticipating impacts on infrastructure. The approach used to create Envision Dublin included these major components: Listening – A core part of the process was identifying and developing consensus around key areas of interest, priorities, and strategies for moving forward. To ensure the process was inclusive and reflected the perspectives of the entire community, both online and in-person activities were undertaken, including online surveys and mapping tools, in-person interviews and focus group discussions, work-shops, multiple steering committee meetings and working sessions, open houses, and more. Inventorying and Assessing – Before planning could proceed, the process required a comprehensive inventory and assessment of existing conditions, regulations, current and past plans, and the physical attributes of the commu-nity to establish a thorough understanding of the community’s context. Data Analysis – To ensure the formulation of realistic land use planning recommendations, the process required extensive research of demographic and market data including population trends and market conditions. Establishing a Vision – All input received through the extensive community engagement and outreach was analyzed to identify shared community aspirations, values, and priorities. These were shaped into a vision—a strong statement of the kind of community Dublin is and can be in the future. Scenario Testing – Based on data collected about existing conditions, population and market trends, together with input from the community, multiple scenarios were devel-oped using geospatial analytical tools. These scenarios, once determined to be consistent with the community’s vision, were then tested to help identify and determine the preferred approach forward that best reflected the values and priorities of Dublin. Developing Plans – From the insights gained from scenario testing and community and stakeholder feedback, the Plan and special-area plans were developed. They include innovative but practical recommendations to help the City achieve its vision, goals, and objectives. Implementation Strategies – Finally, once the core elements of the plan were developed, an implementation strategy was established to help put the plan into action. 1234567SpecialArea PlansCommunityVisionPublicEngagementAdoption andImplementationLand UseScenariosExisting ConditionsAnalysisProjectInitiationWhere do we want to go?Where are we now?How do we get there?ENVISION DUBLIN PROCESSWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYIntroduction | Envision Dublin Community Plan 4PAST PLANS AND STUDIESIt is important that the Envision Dublin Community Plan respects relevant past planning efforts that have shaped the city into what it is today. The review of Dublin’s past plans and studies ensures existing community policies and goals are carried forward within the Plan where relevant. For a more detailed description of each plan/study and its relevance to this planning activity, see the Existing Conditions Memorandum.Below is a list of the plans and studies that were reviewed and consulted in the processes of creating Envision Dublin. ڷSustainability Plan (underway) (2023) & (2018)ڷParks and Recreation Master Plan (2023) ڷHistoric Dublin Revitalization Plan (2023)ڷDublin Area Housing Study and Strategy (2023) ڷEconomic Development Strategic Plan Update (2023)ڷStrategic Framework (2022)ڷHistoric District Task Force (2021) ڷDublin Corporate Area Plan (2018) & (2022)ڷWest Innovation District Area Plan (2017) ڷShier Rings Road Corridor Study (2016) ڷStrategic Action Plan: Central Ohio Greenways (2016)*ڷBright Road Area Plan Update (2015)ڷCrossroads Area Plan (2015)*ڷDublin Community Plan Update (2013) ڷSouthwest Area Plan and Bright Road Area Plan as part of the Community Plan Update (2013)ڷBridge Street District Street Corridor Study (2010) ڷRAPID 5 (2021)*Note*: Studies that the City of Dublin were a part of.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY5 Envision Dublin Community Plan | IntroductionLAND USE PRINCIPLESIn June 2023, based upon extensive public input, discus-sion with the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and evaluation of community expectations and future needs, the City developed land use principles to serve as the basis for evaluating future development proposals. City Council adopted Resolution 52-53 to set common design objectives and direction for land use policy in Dublin.The land use principles are as follows: ڷThink comprehensively. Plan for the Bigger PictureEnsure that each individual development contributes in a complementary manner to the larger district vision and plan by using a guiding framework and vision for land use patterns, activity nodes, open spaces, parking and connectivity. ڷStart with the Public RealmEnsure development incorporates thoughtful and purposeful public spaces for all people to gather, socialize and recreate that reinforce the public realm.ڷBalance the Mix of UsesCreate neighborhoods and districts which provide a balanced and integrated mix of land uses to support the daily needs for both the residents and business community. Maintain the City’s long-standing policy of an overall land use mix of 60% residential and 40% non-residential development.ڷProvide a Variety of Housing and Neighborhood ChoicesCreate well-planned, livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices for all ages and ways of life, as well as supporting the evolving needs of existing neighborhoods. Residential development should be appropriately scaled and sited to contextually fit with each neighborhoods’ fabric.ڷFocus GrowthUtilize and leverage existing infrastructure and assets to guide future growth to areas best equipped to accommodate change. Infill, redevelopment, reinvest-ment, and re-use of underutilized areas can reimagine and strengthen existing districts.ڷReserve Strategic Economic AssetsProtect long-term economic development interests and the fiscal health of the City by reserving high visibility corridors, such as freeways and railways for develop-ment that supports economic vitality and restricting residential development from fronting these corridors. ڷProtect Natural Resources and Ecological SystemsProtect and enhance environmentally important and sensitive areas, including large tree stands and land-mark trees, wildlife habitat and corridors, waterways and watersheds.ڷProtect and Enhance Our Historic and Cultural ResourcesCelebrate the character that makes Historic Dublin an authentic place to live, work, and visit. Respect and celebrate our cultural and archaeological sites and landscapes. ڷIntegrate Sustainable DesignIntegrate best practices and innovative approaches to sustainability into site and building design to limit the environmental footprint of development. ڷCreate a Connected Transportation NetworkCreate a transportation network of streets and streets-capes to provide safe and efficient mobility choices for all users and which contextually fits with surrounding neighborhood character and natural features. Provide linkages to create local and regional connectivity.ڷEncourage WalkabilityEncourage human centric design that makes it easier to walk and bike in our community, provide routes for pedestrian and cyclist and destinations along routes.ڷBe Distinctly DublinContinue to express our distinct Dublin identity and sense of place through high quality building materials, architecture, landscape and public art. Encourage thoughtful and innovative design that distinguishes Dublin as a global city of choice.The land use principles have since provided guidance to Dublin’s decision-makers and ensured that future policies and developments align with the community’s vision and desires. These principles still hold and have guided the Envision Dublin Community Plan. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYIntroduction | Envision Dublin Community Plan 6COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTCommunity outreach and public engagement is the foun-dation of the comprehensive planning process. In Dublin, residents, business owners, officials, and community stakeholders provided feedback and insight into community values, interests, concerns, priorities, opportunities, and vision and aspirations for the future. Public engagement included a website-based survey and interactive mapping tool, public meetings, community and special area work-shops, open houses, community engagement opportuni-ties at the farmers market, Do-it-Yourself workshops, key stakeholder interviews, and focus group discussions. The feedback gathered through this process helped shaped Envision Dublin. In total, the planning process had over 5,300 points of engagement through a combination of in-person and online community outreach tools and exercises. In the process, community members provided thousands of comments, insights, and ideas for consideration. A detailed description of the Community Outreach process is provided in the Existing Conditions Report, on file with the City.Outreach efforts undertaken in this planning process included: ڷPublic Engagement events including the State of the Community event, Community Visioning workshop, Do-it-Yourself Kit Meet-ings, and Community Open House ڷBusiness Community Visioning workshop ڷCity Department Heads Workshop ڷJoint Work Session of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Architectural Review Board ڷComprehensive Plan Steering Committee meetings and workshopsڷKey Stakeholder interviews ڷDublin Farmers Market and Mobility Concierge market information booth ڷSandwich board signs placed in key areas ڷAn interactive project website that included an online survey for residents and businesses and an online community mapping tool ڷSocial media posts ڷDirect emailsWHAT WORD, PHRASE OR PLACE(S) DO YOU IDENTIFY MOST WITH DUBLIN?Use dots to select up to 3 optionsTHE DUBLINLINKCOMMUNITYEVENTSHISTORICSTONE WALLSBRIDGE STREETDISTRICTPARKS &RECREATIONHISTORICDUBLINARTS &CULTURENEIGHBORHOODSSCHOOLSGOLFCORPORATECITIZENSNATURALFEATURESAAACCCUDSLSCORPOCITIZEAUDSCITIZWorkshop QuestionnaireEnvision Dublin Community PlanGroup: _________________________________________ Date: ______________1)Identify five (5) issues or concerns facing Dublin.1)2)3)4)5)2)List, in order of importance, the three (3) most important issues discussed thus far. 1)2)3)3)Identify three (3) specific projects or actions that you would like to see undertaken. 1)2)3)4)What are the primary strengths and assets of Dublin? emunityPlan__________________________________Date: ______________1)Identify five (5) issues or concerns facing Dub1)2)3)4)5)2)List, in order of importance, the three1)2)3)3)Identify three (3) specific projec1)2)______DatbeeecEnvision Dublin Community Plan Update -ATNaSN_vVmVa_LqI]V_alTCommunity Visioning WorkshopqI]V__a^^q_Vpyy-]A_3UqlmLAy q_NÒ¥i^%UVa4_VvNlmVpyyqI]V__A^iqm¥qI]V___pNTlApNLLqJApVa__N_pNl0aa^
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AmNLa_yaql^Aiwal\AmATlaqipamq^^AlV|NpUNN_vVmVa_NLSqpqlNSalqI]V_ ^V_qpNm x1^A]]TlaqimilNmN_pNAJUvVmVa_A_L^AipapUNlaa^reGET INVOLVED!CommunityQuestionnaireMap.SocialThe City of Dublin Community Plan will serve as a blueprint for our future. It will provide a foundation for decision-making, direct future growth and development, and help guide the City as it works to implement the community’s vision. For more information, visit www.envisiondublin.orgAbout the PlanAbout the PlanScan the QR code tomake your mapScan the QR code tovisit the project websiteScan the QR code totake the surveyThe Dublin Community Plan process is beginning and we need your help! Join the conversation today and get involved in shaping your community’s future.Map.Social is a fun and engaging online tool where you can map issues and opportunities in Dublin! Just drop a point and enter your comment. map.social allows points of interest to be identified, categorized, and mapped, bringing together ideas from the whole community.The Community Questionnaire asks you questions about important issues and opportunities facing Dublin that the Community Plan should address. Your feedback is essential to creating a successful plan for our community!WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY7 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Introduction
46015183821023512512126579MAP.SOCIALPOINTS CREATEDMAP.SOCIALPARTICIPANTS60POP-UP/POP-INENGAGEMENTPARTICIPANTSKEYPERSONSINTERVIEWEDCOMMON RESPONSES TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTSTOTAL WORKSHOPPARTICIPANTS TOTAL WORKSHOPSPOSTED ADVERTISEMENT METHODS AND LOCATIONSMAP.SOCIAL INTERACTIONSTEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGSTOTALMEETINGSTOTAL POINTSOF ENGAGEMENTCouncil, board and commission meetingsTOTALMEETINGSTOTAL POINTSOF ENGAGEMENTREC CENTERNEWSLETTERDUBLINCHAMBER4TH OF JULYPARADEA-FRAMESIGNSCOMMUNITYSURVEYRESPONSES900FLYERS200MAGNETS1000BUSINESSCARDS100T-SHIRTS2,200TOTAL ADVERTISING POINTS OF CONTACT538TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA POINTS OF CONTACT 1,200+IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPANTS462PRESENTATIONSPARTICIPATES432PUBLIC MEETINGPARTICIPATESCOMMUNITYKICK-OFF EVENTPARTICIPANTS5,300+TOTAL POINTS OF OVERALL ENGAGEMENT (ALL FORMATS)36+TOTAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED (ALL FORMATS)COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY NUMBERSThe Envision Dublin Community Plan is founded on an inclu-sive and engaging community outreach process. This process gathered input from a wide range of community members, including residents, business owners and operators, developers and property owners, and service providers. Through collecting input and facilitating discussion, outreach helped to identify issues, opportunities, potential actions, strengths and assets, and overall public opinion and a vision for what the Plan should address. There were more than 5,300 “points of engagement” across all forms of virtual, in-person, and pop-up outreach.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYIntroduction | Envision Dublin Community Plan 86FLRW R 5 LYH U
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WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Introduction 12PurposeThis chapter sets the stage for planning in Dublin by examining pertinent existing conditions, demographic and market conditions, existing fiscal condition, regional setting, existing regulations, past plans and studies.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY13 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community ProfileDublin is a city on the move. The City evolved from a small farming and stone quarrying village to an increasingly significant national and global commerce node, while maintaining its historic charm and unique character. Several Native American cultures lived in the region before European Americans made their way to the Scioto River. Modern roots can be traced back to around 1803 when Ludwig Sells and his sons chose the site along the Scioto River for its high ground, abundant resources, and farming potential. Although the area was originally named after Dublin, Ireland, its early settlers were predominantly German and other European descent. Its economy initially revolved around water-powered mills and quarrying, paving the way for Dublin to become an agricultural hub on U.S. Route 161. While Dublin was a quiet farming town for much of the twentieth century, it transformed into a suburban busi-ness center in the 1970s. A facility for Ashland Chemical Company, I-270, and Muirfield Village Golf Club put Dublin on the map. The location, proximity to the City of Columbus, infrastructure, and attractive historic downtown helped Dublin attract hundreds of businesses during this period of growth. Dublin’s success today can be attributed to its ability to blend its history with a continuous look towards the future. The historic downtown remains the City’s cultural center, while the Bridge Street District represents a newer mixed-use activity hub for the community. Attractive residential neighborhoods define many areas of Dublin and significantly contribute to the overall character of the community. The city is abundant with parks and open spaces, trails and paths, and public art and cultural offer-ings. Tree lined thoroughfares connect all areas of Dublin, providing a network for access to neighborhoods, employ-ment areas, recreation, and commerce. Dublin is well-positioned to capitalize on new growth and opportunities as an established city. Several parcels of unde-veloped land within the city limits and large vacant parcels in the extraterritorial planning area are available for new development to meet the needs of this growing community. Its proximity to Columbus, a leading research university, and connections to significant transportation infrastructure make Dublin attractive to national corporations and businesses with global reach. As it looks confidently towards the future, Dublin embraces its heritage while evolving into an important national and international community. 02COMMUNITY PROFILEWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Community Profile 14UPPER ARLINGTONMARYSVILLEGAHANNAWESTERVILLEFRANKLIN COUNTYMADISON COUNTYDELAWARE COUNTYUNION COUNTY23403323407067071270Ohio StateUniversity AirportCity of DUBLINCOLUMBUSPlanning AreaJohn GlennInternational Airport3362Lake Erie717175757070COLUMBUSCINCINNATIDAYTONCLEVELANDAKRONCity of DUBLINREGIONAL SETTINGDublin is located in Central Ohio 11 miles Northwest of Columbus on the I-270 loop highway. The City has a population of approximately 50,000 and straddles parts of Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties. Dublin is part of the Columbus Metropolitan Area, a 10-county region with a population of approximately 2.1 million and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest. The city is bordered to the West by Plain City, to the North by Jerome and Shawnee Hills, to the Northeast by Powell, and to the East and Southeast by Columbus. The I-270 loop highway curves through the Southeast corner of the city and state highways 33 and 161 traverse the city East to West. The community’s growing population and economic importance are elevating its role in Central Ohio. PLANNING AREAThe planning boundary depicted in the map below indi-cates the area under the planning jurisdiction of the City of Dublin. Building off the 2013 Community Plan with updates to the western extent, the planning area extends beyond the existing City of Dublin boundaries and into adjacent unin-corporated areas in order to inform compatible land uses, growth boundaries, and the provision of infrastructure. The planning area primarily consists of the existing municipal boundary and smaller unincorporated areas, as well as the large potential western growth area that extends into portions of Jerome Township in Union County, the unincor-porated portions of Madison County and Franklin County north of Dublin’s boundary with the City of Columbus, and west to the Heritage Rail Trail corridor. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY15 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Profile
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&*5&3 ."/3%5655-&3%)&3*5"(&%3#3*55 0 /1,8:.&5301-/)"3%3%3"64$)%3&45"5&4 $5"4)'03%3%#30$,3%/PSUI'PSL* OEJBO 3VO4PVUI'PSL*OEJ BO3VO1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$0-6.#64$POUFYU-BZFST$JUZPG%VCMJO3JWFS1MBOOJOH"SFB#PVOEBSZ-BOE6TF$BUFHPSJFT"HSJDVMUVSF4JOHMF'BNJMZ%FUBDIFE4JOHMF'BNJMZ"UUBDIFE.VMUJGBNJMZ.JYFE6TF$PNNFSDJBM)PUFMBOE-PEHJOH0GGJDF*OEVTUSJBM1VCMJDBOE4FNJ1VCMJD1BSLTBOE0QFO4QBDF5SBOTQPSUBUJPOBOE6UJMJUJFT6OEFWFMPQFEEXISTING LAND USEAll parcels within the City of Dublin and its planning area were categorized into one of 13 land use types. The existing land use inventory is based on data the City collected and verified through a reconnaissance survey conducted in 2023 and a digital aerial review. The existing land use inventory helped identify growth patterns and analyze existing condi-tions based on current market and demographic conditions. Detailed analysis of existing conditions can be found in the Existing Conditions Memorandum (ECM); meanwhile, the findings and key takeaways from the ECM have informed the development of Envision Dublin.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Profile | Envision Dublin Community Plan 1655-6465+35-5420-345-19Under 513.6%13.6%3.1%8.1%8.1%-8.6%24.5%24.5%19.2%15.4%15.4%15.2%113.4%65.4%37.1%109.5%2000-20102010-2021Source: U.S. Decennial CensusSource: 2000, 2010, and 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates16,366199039,245201031,478200048,6132021AGE CHANGE OVER TIMEDUBLIN (2000-2021)Between 2010-2021, ages 55-64 decreased by 37%Between 2000-2010, ages 55-64 increased by 109.5%Dublin’s population has almost tripled since 1990 and has grown by over 9,000 people from 2010-2021Population increase from 2010-2021Population increase from 2010-202123.9%23.9%POPULATION GROWTHDEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOTThe Demographic Snapshot assesses the existing demo-graphic characteristics of Dublin. The snapshot helped guide the planning process to ensure Envision Dublin reflects accurate demographic data and addresses existing trends, issues, and opportunities. POPULATIONThe current population of Dublin is approximately 48,613 people—up 60% from 2000. In recent years, the city’s growth has outpaced that of Franklin County and the Columbus metropolitan area. From 2000 to 2010, Dublin’s population grew by 24.7% or 7,767 whereas Franklin County grew by 6.7% and the Columbus metropolitan area grew by 11.5%. From 2010 to 2021, Dublin’s popula-tion increased by 23.9% or by over 9,000 people, again outpacing Franklin County and the Columbus metropolitan area. Dublin is one of the faster growing communities in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest. AGEDublin’s senior population is growing faster than surrounding communities and national trends. The Dublin community is growing older. Based on U.S. Census data, the city experienced a substantial 113% increase in seniors (people aged 65 years and older) since 2010 and a 37% increase in residents aged 55-64. Franklin County and the Columbus metropolitan area show a similar though less rapid growth of residents aged 55 and older. The 35 to 54 age group is the largest in Dublin, making up 33% of the population. This represents a larger proportion of Dublin’s population than in Franklin County or the Columbus metropolitan area. The second largest age group in Dublin are residents aged 5 to 19 which makes up 24.5% of the city’s population—a proportion larger than in Franklin County or the Columbus metropolitan area. These patterns reflect the aging baby-boomer population and attraction of seniors to the area but also the arrival of new younger residents and both will influence housing and health and senior care infrastructure in the future.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY17 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community ProfileColumbus, OHFranklin CountyDublinHispanic or Latino (of any race)Dublin: 3.8% White alone (Non-Hispanic)Dublin: 70.6%Black (Non-Hispanic)Dublin: 2.3%Asian and Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic)Dublin: 19.6%Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)Dublin: 3.1%OtherDublin: 0.6%DublinFranklin CountyColumbus, OH MSA$91,162$113,788$145,828$42,734$49,087$65,999$44,782$52,910$71,020$-$50,000$100,000$150,000200020102021Household IncomeSource: 2021 ACS 5-Year EstimatesSource: 2000, 2010, and 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates19.6%70.6%Majority of Dublin residents identify as White, followed by Asian and Pacific IslanderMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMES(2010-2021)RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION (2021)RACE AND ETHNICITYDublin, like its neighboring communities, is predom-inantly White but Asian and Pacific Islanders are an increasingly prominent segment of the city’s population.According to the U.S. Census bureau, 72.9% of Dublin residents identify as White, higher than Franklin County but similar to the Columbus metropolitan area. The second largest racial or ethnic group in Dublin are residents who identify as Asian and Pacific Islanders which comprise 19.6% of the city’s population, a much higher proportion than in Franklin County or in the Columbus metropolitan area. Conversely, the Dublin’s Black and Latino populations comprise smaller portions of the City’s population compared to Franklin County and the Columbus Metropolitan area though the city’s Latino population has increased by 158.9% since 2010. INCOMEThe median household income in Dublin is more than double that of the region and is growing.The median household income for Dublin residents is $145,828. This income group grew by 24.8% between 2000 and 2010 and by 28.8% between 2010 and 2021. The single largest income group are households who earn $150,000 or more, which makes up just under 50% of the city’s households. This group has grown by 38.2% since 2010. As such, Dublin’s median household income is currently double that of Franklin County and the Columbus MSA. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Profile | Envision Dublin Community Plan 18City of DublinPlanning Area boundaryis Dublin’s current Unemployment Rateis Dublin’s current Unemployment Rate2.2%2.2%The Health Care and Social Industry sector grew rapidly between 2010 and 2020The Health Care and SocialIndustry sector grew rapidlybetween 2010 and 2020Most residents work within the professional, scientific and technical services industriesMost residents work within the professional, scientific and technical services industriesAverage Multifamily RentAverage Multifamily RentAverage Retail RentAverage Retail RentAverage Office RentAverage Office RentAverage Industrial RentAverage Industrial RentSource: CoStar, Houseal Lavigne10.6%10.6%$1,485$1,4852.5%2.5%$18.98$18.9816.5%16.5%$20.68$20.680.8%0.8%$10.27$10.27MARKET SNAPSHOT (2023)JOB EMPLOYMENT CENTERS (JOBS/SQ.MILE)CONTEXT LAYERSOccupiedVacant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he number of primary jobs in Dublin grew by more than 3,600 from 2010 to 2020, or by 8.9%--lower than the 19.9% increase experienced by Franklin County and 17.8% experienced in the Columbus metropolitan area. Of those living in Dublin, 18,651 work outside the city and 3,238 work in the city. 41,492 workers commute into Dublin to work from outside the city.REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDSDublin’s real estate market is strong for retail, office, and industrial but weaker for multifamily rentals.Dublin’s multifamily rents and vacancy rates are high compared to the region. Retail rents are slightly above the regional average but their vacancy rate is lower than the regional average suggesting a strong retail real estate market. Office rental rates are stable, near the regional market average but Dublin faces the same office space vacancy challenges as the rest of the region indicating a need to possibly reimagine new uses or functionality for the city’s underutilized offices spaces. Industrial rents are rising and vacancy rates declining indicating an area of potential growth.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY19 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Profile
Source: 2021, ACS 5-Year EstimatesHOUSING TYPE FOR OCCUPIED UNITSSingle-Family Detached70.9%70.9%Single-Family Attached12.2%12.2%2-4 Units3.4%3.4%5-9 Units4.4%4.4%8.5%8.5%10+ UnitsTraditional Families2010: 38.6%, 2021: 38.1%Non-Traditional Families with Children2010: 4.7%, 2021: 5.9%Childless Couples2010: 30.8%, 2021: 36.4%Living Alone2010: 19.5%, 2021: 17.8%Non-Traditional Families with No Children2010: 6.5%, 2021: 1.8%HOUSEHOLD MAKEUP DUBLIN (2010-2021)20212010HOUSINGMost homes in Dublin are owner-occupied, single-family detached units; the city has higher home values and rents and lower vacancies than Franklin Count and the Columbus metropolitan area but fewer households experi-encing cost burden. The average household size in Dublin is 2.8 persons, higher than both Franklin County (2.39) and the Columbus metropolitan area (2.49). However, the last decade expe-rienced an increase in the portion of households made up by childless couples (from 30.8% in 2010 to 36.4%) in 2021. This tracks with national trends. Between Dublin’s increasing senior population and this increase in childless couples, there may be a growing disconnect between the existing housing stock and the needs and desires of existing and new residents. The vast majority of homes in Dublin are single-family detached (70.9%), significantly greater than Franklin County (55.3%) and the Columbus metropolitan area (63.4%). Though much smaller, Dublin’s share of single-family attached units is also higher than the region. Conversely, Dublin has a lower share of multifamily units than Franklin County and the Columbus metropolitan area. While household sizes has remained steady at 2.8, growth in Dublin’s housing stock has been concentrated in larger homes. Between 2010 and 2021, the number of five-bed-room housing units grew by nearly 63% and accounted for 20.5% of new housing. Four-bedroom units accounted for a third of new housing during the same period. This growth in larger units appears to be shifting Dublin’s housing stock out of alignment with potential future housing needs. Single-family detached housing will continue to be the predominant housing type in the city however data indicate a need for smaller two- and three-bedroom housing units to right-size housing to household needs. Housing Study and StrategyThe analysis contained within this section was compared and contrasted with the City’s recently completed Housing Study and Strategy. That study examined trends within a broader study area that included the City of Dublin as well as surrounding Census Tracts. As a result of differing geographies, basic data points such as total population or number of households and related growth, differ from the data presented in this memorandum. Overall, the data presented in this Community Plan analysis support the findings of the Housing Study and Strategy.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Community Profile 20FISCAL HEALTHIn addition to the current demographic snapshot and inven-tory of existing land uses, it is also important to understand how Dublin provides quality services and maintains key infrastructures across the City. It helps identify strategies to maximize land uses, preserve the quality of place, and ensure development pays its fair share of improvements to provide necessary public services like transportation infra-structure, utilities, parks, recreational facilities, and public safety. The analysis of factors affecting the fiscal health will help evaluate and inform the fiscal impacts of future devel-opment and growth, and policies in Dublin. The subse-quent chapters in the Envision Dublin Community Plan presents how the various factors affecting the fiscal health of the City, and a fiscal impact analysis of various land use scenarios helped informed Dublin’s future land use plan, future transportation network and utility planning.FACTORS INFLUENCING THE FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF LAND USESNumerous factors influence the fiscal results for different land uses. These factors include, but are not limited to: ۢLocal revenue structure, ۢServices provided,ۢLocal levels of service, ۢCapacity of existing infrastructure, and ۢDemographic and market characteristics of new growth. Local Revenue StructureThe local revenue structure, a key factor in calculating net fiscal results from new development, significantly impacts fiscal findings through its composition and revenue distribu-tion/collection formulas. Each community relies on at least one revenue source and, in some cases, multiple. These sources, such as property tax, local sales tax, and state-shared revenues, form the backbone of the local revenue structure. A key aspect of this structure is the distribution and collection methods for these sources, which can vary significantly from state to state, except for property tax. For example, in states where sales tax is collected, some allow communities to impose a local option sales tax, typi-cally collected at the point of sale. Others collect sales tax at the state level and distribute the revenue to communities using a formula based on population. A similar situation arises with income tax, where some states permit a local income, or “piggyback” tax on top of the state income tax. In certain states, like Maryland, this tax is collected based on place of residence. In others, such as Ohio, it is collected based on place of employment. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY21 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community ProfileBelow are examples from two cost-of-land-use studies for prototype nonresidential land uses in Scottsdale, AZ, and Dublin, OH. The graphs below shows net surpluses and deficits for nonresidential development per 1,000 square feet of floor area. Note the positive results for retail develop-ment in the City of Scottsdale. Compare the results to a previous cost of land uses fiscal analysis prepared for the City of Dublin in the early 2000s, shown in Locality with Local Income Tax by Place of Employment Table below. Cities in Ohio have a local income tax, which is based primarily on place of work rather than place of residence. Note here the results for retail develop-ment, showing that retail land uses cost more to the City than they generate in direct revenue.Services Provided Another important factor in the fiscal equation is the services provided by a jurisditction. Jurisdictions offer different services, and this is taken into account when performing a fiscal impact analysis. For example, school districts are separate entities with their tax rates in many states, including Ohio. In other states, schools get their local funds from County General Fund taxes (e.g., Virginia). The City’s fiscal performance depends on such services and existing funding mechanisms. Levels of ServiceAnother factor in fiscal impact analysis is understanding the levels of service currently being provided in a community. Existing service levels are defined as the facility or service standard presently being funded through the budget. Example service standards include pupil-teacher ratios (i.e., one teacher per 24 students), and parkland per capita. This is an essential factor since level of service generally varies from community to community.Example of Fiscal Impact Results: Locality with “Point of Sale” Sales TaxExample of Fiscal Impact Results: Locality with Local Income Tax by Place of EmploymentSource: TischlerBiseSource: TischlerBise$(777)$2,621 $1,412 $(1,000) $- $1,000 $2,000 $3,000Retail Office IndustrialCityy off Dublinn Prototypee AnalysisAnnuall Nett Fiscall ResultsPer 1,000 Squre Feet$887 $2,083 $75 $14 $- $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500Resort Retail Office IndustrialCityy off ScottsdaleGenerall Fundd Nett RevenuesPer 1,000 Squre FeetWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Profile | Envision Dublin Community Plan 22Capacity of Existing InfrastructureThe capacity of existing infrastructure in a community also has a bearing on the fiscal sustainability of new develop-ment. For example, a community may be able to absorb many additional vehicle trips on its existing road network or may be significantly under capacity regarding high school enrollment. In either of these situations, using a case study-marginal cost approach that accounts for existing facilities and levels of usage to assess fiscal impacts, a community with excess capacity could absorb substan-tially higher growth over time without making additional infrastructure investments than a community without these capacities. This excess capacity results in lower capital costs over time. This is an important factor in the fiscal equation since the largest cost associated with capital facil-ities are the ongoing annual operating costs, which typically account for approximately 80 percent of a community’s budget.Demographic and Market Characteristics of New GrowthNext to a community’s revenue structure, no other factor has as great an impact on the net fiscal results as the demographic and market characteristics of different land uses. Demographic and market variables for residential development include average household sizes, pupil generation rates, market value of housing units, trip generation rates, density per acre, and average household income. Important demographic and market characteristics for nonresidential development include square feet per employee, trip generation rates, market values per square foot, sales per square foot (retail), and floor area ratio.EXISTING FINANCIAL CONDITIONThe balance of revenue to expenditures is a complex process, the details of which are best reviewed in the City’s annual budget or Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The budget process for the City is generally balanced from year to year; however, some expenditures and investments in infrastructure can occur over several years. The framework established to distribute these revenues towards the various costs to serve development consists of several Funds. These Funds include: the General Fund; Special Revenue Funds; Capital Projects Funds; Debt Service Funds; and Enterprise Funds. The City has several funds/revenue sources in place to contribute to and address the cost of development. Below is a description of some of the revenue sources the City has established to fund infrastructure.Enterprise Funds: These are funds where user fees are set to recover the cost of providing services and facilities such as water distribution and wastewater collection to the City’s utility customer base. These revenues cover operating costs and capital items such as debt service. The City augments these revenues with capacity fees designed to recoup new growth’s share of needed infrastructure.Capital Improvement Funds: Other funding for improve-ments includes pay-as-you-go funding out of current revenues for lower-cost improvements. Grants are used to bridge funding gaps and leverage additional funds. Bonds also provide a relatively inexpensive way to finance large-scale projects. The City transfers bond sale proceeds to Debt Service Funds, which account for principal and interest payments on major, debt-financed infrastructure projects such as roadway construction. Tax Increment Financing Funds: TIF funds account for the tax increment financing real estate tax payments received related to some or specific new development. The TIF funds are used to construct the infrastructure required to serve the latest development and sometimes to reimburse the developer for onsite improvements. TIF proceeds are remitted to the developer as received.New Community Authority Funds: NCA funds are financed by additional real estate tax millage on new development within the City. The revenues from such millage are similar to tax increment financing to pay for infrastructure improve-ments attributed to new development. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY23 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Profile
RevenuesLike all Ohio cities, the City of Dublin’s primary source of discretionary funding is its local income tax. Income tax represents almost 90% ($70.5 million) of total General Fund revenue ($78.2 million) in FY2023 (shown in City of Dublin FY2023 General Fund Revenue Table). The discretionary portion of the income tax is accounted for in the General Fund.The City’s current income tax rate is 2%, lower than that of many surrounding communities. As shown in City of Dublin Income Tax Collections Table, the City has seen steady and significant growth in income tax collections since 2014 and projects this growth to continue. A majority of income tax revenue is made up of withholding taxes.Dublin also assesses a property tax. However, the vast majority of property taxes paid by City residents is to the School District, Children’s Services, MRDD, Senior Options, and other entities. The City of Dublin only receives about 2% of property tax. The City’s property tax is allocated to the Safety Fund, in order to fund the City’s police department, and towards parkland acquisition and capital improvements.The City also receives revenue from engineering fees, building permits, and other fines, licenses, and permits. While these fees keep the City budget balanced, they must be continually assessed as expenses change over time due to growth and other factors.ExpendituresThe City provides a range of services to residents and workers, including police services, public works facilities development and maintenance, solid waste collection, parks and recreation maintenance, and community devel-opment services. However, the City is not responsible for funding school costs or fire protection.General Fund expenditures by department are presented in the figure below.An additional $25,700,000 is budgeted for capital invest-ments necessary to accommodate growth and to provide a consistent level of service to residential and nonresiden-tial development. 25% of the City’s income tax revenue is dedicated to the capital improvement fund. Of this amount, 60% is allocated to fund long-term debt, while the remaining 40% funds short-term capital projects. These expenditures include investments in general government, public safety, water and sewer, streets, and parks and recreation.City of Dublin FY2023 General Fund RevenueCity of Dublin FY2023 General Fund ExpendituresCity of Dublin Income Tax Collections2014$55,000,000$60,000,000$65,000,000$70,000,000$75,000,000$80,000,0002015 2016 201720182019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Source: City of Dublin FY2023 BudgetSource: City of Dublin FY2023 BudgetSource: City of Dublin FY2023 BudgetRevenue TypeFY 2023 Amount PercentIncome Taxes $70,500,000 90%Intergovernmental Revenue$625,760 1%Charges for Services$1,008,500 1%Fines, Licenses, and Permits$3,035,500 4%Interest Income$1,000,000 1%Miscellaneious $590,350 1%Other Financing Sources $1,448,800 2%Total $78,208,910 100%Expenditure TypeFY 2023 Amount PercentCity Manager $10,669,845 12%City Council$860,090 1%Admin. Services$15,564,705 17%Deputy City Manager$21,948,320 24%Commercial Development$7,626,175 8%Finance $35,276,740 38%Total $92,022,875 100%WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Profile | Envision Dublin Community Plan 24PurposeThis chapter articulates the vision, goals, and objectives for the plan that were developed based on extensive community engagement, setting the foundation for more detailed recommendations for each plan element.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY25 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Vision and GoalsA Community Plan is a general expression of what a community wants to become in the future. The Plan is a reflection of community feedback garnered during engagement, tied to the Strategic Framework and Land Use principles, and act as a dependable policy guide for decision-making and City action. Vision, goals and objec-tives are essential components of the Plan that will guide the development of Dublin’s future. These elements define the desired plan outcomes and provide a frame-work for decision-making, resource allocation, and policy development. This chapter presents three components of the Envision Dublin Community Plan: The Community Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives.Goals and Objectives: The Goals and Objectives section is organized by key planning topics. This section outlines planning topics that the Envision Dublin Community Plan addresses, focusing on topics that have been expressed throughout the planning process. The section is organized based on the core chapters in the Community Plan with recommendations that are organized under related goals. 03VISION AND GOALSWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Vision and Goals 26CITY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK THEMESFramework to PlanSustainability, Connectivity, and Resiliency were iden-tified as key themes in the City of Dublin’s Strategic Framework. As such, the Goals and Objectives of the Envision Dublin Plan strive to meet these themes and continue the vision established by the commu-nity. Each chapter page will feature each of the three colored callouts and indicate how the contents of said chapter relates with each theme and help link the Strategic Framework with the Plan.CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS The Vision, Goals, and Objectives are informed by exten-sive community engagement undertaken in the planning process along with an analysis of existing conditions which is summarized in the Existing Conditions Memorandum. The Vision, Goals, and Objectives were continually refined throughout the planning process and will guide the devel-opment of specific recommendations and implementable actions.COMPLEMENT TO CITY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK The City of Dublin Strategic Framework was adopted on July 25, 2022. The Strategic Framework brings strategic alignment and focus to a wide range of municipal functions and serves as the long-term, central guide for each City department’s supporting plans, measures, metrics, initiatives, and projects. The Envision Dublin Community Plan addresses long-term land use and development in alignment with the broader vision established in the City’s Strategic Framework. The Strategic Framework vision statement is as follows:Dublin, Ohio is the Most SUSTAINABLE,CONNECTED, and RESILIENTGlobal City of Choice.The Envision Dublin Community Plan Vision, Goals, and Objectives will serve as a complement to the City Strategic Framework. They do not replace or update the Strategic Framework adopted by City Council. The Community Plan will guide land use and development policy decisions in alignment with the broader Strategic Framework. Most Sustainable. Through exemplary economic, fiscal and environmental stew-ardship, we provide world-class, innovative services and amenities that make Dublin the most desirable and sustainable community.Most Connected. We are one of the world’s most connected communities. Through state-of-the-art infrastructure, convenient transporta-tion and expansive broadband access, Dublin is a model democracy for businesses, residents and visitors.Most Resilient. We are a safe, resilient and inclusive city with the best quality of life and environment for all to thrive – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY27 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Vision and Goals
ENVISION DUBLIN VISION STATEMENTIn the coming decades, the City of Dublin will continue to be known as welcoming and prosperous to all and one of the most highly regarded cities across the country. Residents will be proud to call Dublin home, because of its inviting neighborhoods, robust local economy, abundant open spaces, seamless bike and trail networks, and exceptional array of services and amenities. Dublin will be a magnet for individuals across all life stages, backgrounds, and abilities. Dublin will serve as a hub for commerce and opportunity with a lively business environment that ignites innovation and investment. A steadfast dedication to enhancing mobility and connectivity will translate into an expansive network of greenways, complete streets, and quality public trans-portation, ensuring that every resident can commute, complete daily tasks, and have recreational opportunities without reliance on a car. By upholding its positive reputation and expanding on its exceptional services, Dublin will continue to draw residents, invite visitors, and create new opportunities to enjoy the community.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYVision and Goals | Envision Dublin Community Plan 28LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT Goal Guide growth through targeted infill and strategic expan-sion that balances residential and commercial develop-ment needs with environmental preservation, increased economic vitality, and enhanced quality of life. Objectives ۢEnsure that each individual development contributes in a complementary manner to the larger district vision and plan by using a guiding framework and vision for land use patterns, activity nodes, open spaces, parking and connectivity. ۢCreate neighborhoods and districts which provide a balanced and integrated mix of land uses (where retailers, restaurants, employers, and housing are located in close proximity to one another) to support the daily needs for both the residents and business community. ۢCoordinate with neighboring communities to plan and manage growth. ۢEmphasize infill, redevelopment, reinvestment, and re-use in existing and underutilized areas to make effi-cient use of existing infrastructure utilize and leverage existing infrastructure. ۢEnsure development starts with the public realm and provides sufficient open space and purposeful public spaces for all people to gather, socialize and recreate. ۢFoster transit-supportive development in targeted areas to create the critical mass of potential ridership needed to sustain high-quality public transportation. ۢEncourage development with human centric design that prioritizes the well-being and experiences of people. ۢEncourage sustainable and energy-efficient building practices and low impact design to promote environ-mental responsibility, better manage stormwater, and reduce utility costs. ۢProtect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas, including large tree stands and landmark trees, wildlife habitat and corridors, waterways and watersheds. ۢContinue to express our distinct Dublin identity and sense of place through: high quality building materials, architecture, landscape and public art. Encourage thoughtful and innovative design that distinguishes Dublin as a global city of choice. ۢPreserve the character of existing established neigh-borhoods. ۢReinforce existing and establish new community focal points, gathering places, and gateways. ۢLeverage and expand upon the community’s greenway network to serve as a unique amenity that anchors future development and connects residents to activity and employment centers.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY29 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Vision and GoalsHOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODSGoal Create well-planned, livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices for all ages and ways of life, as well as supporting the evolving needs of existing neighborhoods. Objectives ۢPreserve and strengthen Dublin’s existing neighbor-hoods. ۢ Continue to require high-quality building materials and open space to uphold community image and create long-term neighborhood value. ۢProvide a variety of housing and neighborhood choices to gently expand the housing stock. ۢCreate thoughtful, well-planned, livable neighborhoods which encourage social interaction, physical health, recreation, and amenities. ۢPlan for the needs of an aging population.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTGoal Foster an innovative and sustainable economy that supports a strong, resilient tax base. Objectives ۢRetain and support existing businesses. ۢReposition aging business parks as premier employ-ment destinations for the future, with an emphasis on high-quality design while maintaining flexibility regarding use mix. ۢMaintain Dublin’s regional/national position as an employment hub for corporate, technology, and health and medical sectors. ۢUphold the City’s long-standing policy of an overall land use mix of 60% residential and 40% non-residen-tial development. ۢPromote entrepreneurship and small business growth. ۢIncrease local tourism. ۢIncrease workforce job readiness. ۢProtect long-term economic development resources and opportunities and proactively plan for the use of undeveloped land in targeted economic development areas. ۢDiversify the City’s economic base.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYVision and Goals | Envision Dublin Community Plan 30TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY Goal Create well-planned, livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices for all ages and ways of life, as well as supporting the evolving needs of existing neighborhoods. Objectives ʄPromote bicycle and pedestrian mobility throughout Dublin including education and safety improvements. ʄPlan for innovative transportation and mobility tech-nologies. ʄPromote alternatives to single occupant vehicle travel. ʄPrioritize the maintenance and level of services of City owned streets while improving safety for all modes of transportation. ʄUpdate the Thoroughfare Plan to plan for future connections and improvements. ʄMinimize adverse roadway impacts in sensitive areas and balance roadway design with community char-acter and aesthetics. ʄMaintain an acceptable balance between public and private sector responsibilities for street improvements. ʄWork cooperatively with surrounding jurisdictions to coordinate regional transportation planning and programming. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES GoalEnsure all areas of the community have access to quality community facilities and services that enrich the quality of life and account for future growth objectives.Objectives ʄMaintain high level of standard for Dublin’s services. ʄProvide needed facilities and enhance access to serve the population and to promote a high quality of life. ʄProvide a variety of recreational and open space facilities for all residents. ʄConsider Dublin’s place within the region for parkland and open space. ʄCoordinate with school districts to maintain excellence in the public education system. ʄContinue to maintain neighborhood safety through community policing and a proactive and engaged police force. ʄCoordinate with Washington Township to ensure emergency services and facilities continue to meet the community’s needs. ʄSupport culture and public art. ʄPreserve the Historic District and protect other historic resources in outlying areas in and beyond Dublin’s corpo-rate boundaries. ʄEnsure the preservation of archaeological resources. ʄIncorporate sustainability best practices in community facilities and services where appropriate. 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UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Goal Ensure all areas of the community have access to quality infrastructure to provide safe and efficient delivery of utilities and accommodate future growth objectives. Objectives ʄProvide for the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality potable water to the community for consump-tion and fire protection. ʄProvide for the safe and efficient collection of waste-water generated by the community. ʄProvide for the safe and efficient collection of storm-water and continue to maintain and improve the water quality of Dublin’s tributaries and the Scioto River corridor. ʄImplement sanitary sewer extensions to growth areas consistent with the recommendations of the Commu-nity Plan in order to provide adequate service for the entire tributary service area. ʄDesign future facilities to blend with surrounding development as an attractive amenity and landscape feature when applicable. ʄIncorporate sustainable infrastructure and best management practices including low-impact storm-water management, energy efficient design, and renewable energy. ʄWork with utility providers to update aging infra-structure and keep pace with the needs of a growing population. ʄContinue to provide quality access to broadband to ensure residents and businesses have high- speed internet and the information and technology they need to thrive. ʄBuilding on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, expand the parks system as development occurs, and coordinate with regional partners, to ensure future neighborhoods have access to high-quality parks. ʄEnsure greenways and public open space are estab-lished and preserved as the City grows. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT Goal Protect and enhance the integrity of natural systems through environmental stewardship. Objectives ʄGrow the local tree canopy. ʄEncourage the preservation and restoration of existing native plants and landscapes. ʄProtect topsoil resources from erosion. ʄPreserve and enhance watershed management and natural hydrological systems. ʄProtect streams and their buffers and provide public access, particularly along the Scioto River. ʄEnhance public awareness and involvement in envi-ronmental stewardship. ʄConnect people with nature. ʄReduce urban heat-island. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYVision and Goals | Envision Dublin Community Plan 32PurposeThis chapter provides the framework for land use, development character, and growth for the city and its planning area. The chapter highlights the land use scenario planning that was undertaken to help develop the plan, as well as provide the future land use map and growth strategy necessary to accommodate population increase while maintaining desired commu-nity character. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY33 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development04LAND USEAND DEVELOPMENTThe Land Use and Development chapter is the core compo-nent of the Envision Dublin Community Plan, representing the primary building block upon which other plan compo-nents are structured. The chapter identifies future land uses for all areas of the City and surrounding growth areas. The chapter will provides a framework for planning decisions that build upon the desired characteristics of Dublin’s resi-dential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and employ-ment areas. It is also mindful of growth pressures and seeks to lay the groundwork for responsible development growth that accommodates demand, while retaining the commu-nity’s well-established character. The chapter explains the Plan’s overall growth strategy and the iterative scenario- plan-ning process that was central to developing the Future Land Use Plan. It describes Dublin’s community identity and vision including growth pressures, changing demographics, and development opportunities and the considers several land use options the City can pursue to meet its housing needs, sustain economic growth, and be resilient to change. From these alternatives, it suggests a Future Land Use Plan to guide Dublin for the coming decades.The Land Use and Development chapter, and accompanying Future Land Use Plan clearly identify established areas that should remain relatively unchanged moving forward, and areas where new growth and development should be supported. Building on the community’s existing land use and devel-opment pattern, this Future Land Use Plan seeks to ensure Dublin can accommodate future growth responsibly and sustainably. This approach to land use retains and bolsters established neighborhoods, identifies opportunities for growth through infill development, targets certain areas for develop-ment intensification, and plans for responsible expansion. Several important considerations and desires of the commu-nity are discussed in this section to lay the groundwork for some of the central topics to be addressed in the Envision Dublin Land Use and Development chapter. The previous Community Plan, adopted in 2013, was an update to the 2007 Community Plan. It guided the devel-opment and progress of the built and natural environment over the last decade. Given the changing demographic and development trends within the City and the Central Ohio region since then, it is necessary to understand how the City wants to grow, develop, and improve to remain a desirable and sustainable community. Extensive public and stakeholder engagement, coupled with a comprehensive analysis of current demographics, development trends, and opportunities, were crucial to the process. Meanwhile, in-depth land use scenario planning, with transportation and utility modeling were key to developing a Future Land Use Plan that meets the community’s vision in a fiscally responsible manner.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development 34COMMUNITY IDENTITY AND VISIONThe City of Dublin has made significant strides in recent decades as it has evolved from a rural town to a robust and diverse City. This has been the result of a variety of “wins” from attracting key employers and residential proj-ects to the development of Bridge Street District. It is of the utmost importance that the community, with its diverse perspectives and voices, establish a unified vision. This vision should be built on a strong foundation of community engagement and feedback. Based on the extensive community outreach conducted throughout the planning process, it is clear that some residents prefer to maintain a more suburban character similar to Muirfield Village, while others embraced Bridge Street as a model for the future of Dublin. Most participants felt the commu-nity should balance both visions by emphasizing growth while maintaining Dublin’s historic community identity. ADOPTED SPECIAL AREA PLANS The 2013 Community Plan included nine adopted Special Area Plans and detailed analysis and recommendations for specific geographical areas within the City and its plan-ning area. The special area plans provided a framework to establish a sense of place and community identity in key locations. These nine special areas have been updated over time as necessary. As part of this Envision Dublin Commu-nity Plan Update, the previous nine special area plans were evaluated, assessed, updated, and revised to reflect current conditions and planning priorities. As a result, six special area plans have been identified and incorporated, including the Historic District, Bridge Street District, West Innovation District, Dublin Corporate Area, Southwest Area, and a new expanded area, the Emerald Corridor. Please see Chapter 11 Special Area Plan (pg.##) for further details. ڷHistoric District ڷBridge Street District ڷDublin Corporate Area ڷWest Innovation District ڷEmerald Corridor ڷSouthwest Area Special AreaAdopted/UpdatedHistoric Dublin Revitalization Plan 2005Historic District Area Plan2007Bridge Street Corridor Study Vision Report2010Bridge Road Area Plan Update 2016Crossroads Area Plan2016Shier Rings Road Corridor Study 2016West Innovation District 2017Dublin Corporate Area Plan2018 / 2022Historic District Task Force Final Recommendations 2021WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY35 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development
GROWTH PRESSURESDublin and the Central Ohio region are growing rapidly. Between 1990 and 2020, Dublin’s population has nearly tripled from approximately 16,400 residents to 48,600 residents. The recent growth in the region places Central Ohio among the fastest-growing large metropolitan areas in the country, with an estimated annual growth rate of 0.89 percent. The region’s strong population growth can be attributed, in part, to continued strong economic growth. According to the 2023 Housing Study and Strategy, Dublin’s population is projected grow to 60,500 by 2040 per data provided by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). As part of initial stakeholder workshops, City leadership, department heads, and the Steering Committee, growth pressure was a top concern. As more people seek to move into the community, residents have increasing concerns regarding growing pressure on infrastructure, housing, the School District, and other services. As the City grows, residents said it will be important to ensure the community is prepared to handle growth while retaining neighborhood identity, ensuring housing attain-ability, accommodating school capacity needs, handling traffic, and maintaining infrastructure. CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS With the City experiencing rapid growth, meeting the demands of the changing demographic is crucial. The demographic characteristics of a community influence the needs of residents, particularly regarding housing and demand for services. As the community’s demographics change, the City must respond accordingly to provide for the residents’ needs. Age. Per the US Census, between 2000 and 2021, the median age within the City of Dublin increased by nearly five years to 40.5. This is partly due to a 150% increase in the population aged 55+. The aging nature of Dublin’s population, particularly when compared to the larger region, may indicate of an increasing need for health care services and facilities, senior care facilities, and housing that is appealing to older households looking for lower mainte-nance and more affordable housing options. Household Characteristics and Size. Between 2010 and 2021, the number of childless couples (as defined by the US Census) has grown by nearly 2,000 households. This reflects a broader national trend with a growing share of aging population and empty nesters, households with no children. Despite this trend, Dublin has continued to attract family households, and the share of those households has outpaced other categories. As a result, the average house-hold size in Dublin has remained steady at 2.8 since 2000. However, the expanded development of four- and five-bed-room units appears to be shifting Dublin’s housing stock out of alignment. Single-family detached housing will continue to be the predominant housing type in Dublin to accom-modate a steady base of family households. However, data indicates a need for smaller two- and three-bedroom housing units to meet changing family needs. This would also potentially help reduce housing costs. Further, initial stakeholder workshops identified changing community needs and related shifts in housing as critical topics of concern for the Community Plan. City leadership, staff, and the Steering Committee consistently discussed Dublin’s residential environment, specifically concerning the rapid growth occurring in Dublin and increased interest in more diverse housing options. Participants also emphasized the importance of ensuring housing attainability for everyone, from young professionals to growing families to retirees. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 36DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESCurrently, there are nearly 1,600 acres of vacant, undevel-oped, and agricultural land within the City of Dublin and its planning area that could accommodate potential develop-ment opportunities. Such agricultural and undeveloped properties are primarily zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial uses. An analysis was done to determine the number of new residential households and additional non-residential development that could be developed on these properties based on the City’s current zoning stan-dards and regulations. Residential. Within the planning area, there are 1,250 acres of land zoned for residential use or unincorporated agricultural land. Based on the current zoning code and bulk regulations, Dublin can accommodate approximately 1,456 new units. Non-residential. The amount of land zoned for commer-cial, industrial, or innovative uses is 340 acres. With an estimated development of 10,000 square feet per acre (0.23 acres) of developable land, Dublin can accommo-date approximately 3.39 million square feet of additional non-residential space. WESTERN GROWTH AREA AND ANNEXATION After decades of growth and expansion, the City of Dublin is now reaching the borders of adjacent communities which are also growing and developing. The most recent growth between 2010 and 2020, added approximately 0.3 square miles of area and a population increase of an additional 9,000 residents. Currently, Dublin has a population of 48,613 with an area of approximately 25 square miles. The Community Plan analyzed both the current City boundaries as well as areas west of Dublin that are outside the City. The area is anticipated to experience significant commercial development, housing development and popu-lation growth in the coming years and decades. With U.S. 33 as the primary arterial of the area, multiple warehouses, technology, and entertainment venues have developed in and around the City in recent years. It has also experi-enced extensive commercial development including big box and national retailers, shopping centers, smaller local businesses. Additionally, multiple residential subdivisions have been platted and built in recent years with many more expected. Infrastructure will need to be extended to this area to facilitate development, but utilities are already present in some areas having been provided by the City of Marysville in an agreement with Jerome Township. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY37 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development6 F L R W R 5 L Y H U
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/3%3"64$) %3&45"5&4$5"4)'03% 3%#30$,3%.JMFT$POUFYU-BZFST$JUZPG%VCMJO1MBOOJOH"SFB#PVOEBSZ3JWFS:FBSPG"OOFYBUJPO 6OJODPSQPSBUFE"SFB6OJODPSQPSBUFE1PDLFUTXJUIJO$JUZ-JNJUT8FTUFSO(SPXUI"SFB1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$0-6.#64WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 382040 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MODELForecast to RealityLocal governments, metropolitan planning organiza-tions (MPOs), and the Ohio Department of Trans-portation (DOT) conduct 20 to 30-year long-range transportation demand modeling to plan for future growth and address deficiencies in the transportation system. TDMs help identify areas in need of roadway improvements and help plan for public transpor-tation and improvements. Such models are based on proposed land use, demographics, and travel patterns unique to the region. A 2040 transportation demand model (TDM) was completed in 2014 by the Mid-Ohio Regional Plan-ning Commission and Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (MORPC) with input from the City of Dublin. It projected population to grow by more than 11,000 to 60,500 by 2040 with over 22,300 households. Looking out to 2050, the Envision Dublin Community Plan Update used a similar methodology as the 2040 TDM by MORPC to analyze land use scenarios and transportation models with Dublin specific assumptions and metrics. LAND USE DEVELOPMENT Based on the growth pressures experienced and develop-ment opportunities, exploring alternate land use scenarios was necessary to ensure future growth aligns with the community’s vision. Scenario planning helps deci-sion-makers understand the impacts of current land use trends and evaluate alternate “what-if” scenarios and how they can affect the community in future years. By under-standing the pros and cons of various scenarios, deci-sion-makers can adjust short-term and long-term plans for the community. The planning process analyzed the current land use plan based on adopted plans and policies to establish current and future metrics, including population, housing, and employment growth across the planning area. Alternate scenarios were then developed through an iter-ative process and extensive engagement with the steering committee, City Council, and the community feedback. This helped establish the baseline for the entire planning area and facilitated discussions among the alternate scenarios. The land use scenario process and a fiscal impact analysis were critical in the Envision Dublin Community Plan update. Based on the feedback received and parallel modeling efforts to identify potential impacts to the infrastructure, including water, sewer, and transportation that will serve future development, the alternates were revised to develop a preferred Future Land Use Plan that contributes positively to the City’s fiscal health. By leading with land use policy first, related modeling efforts for transportation and mobility, fiscal health, and utilities can be driven by the community’s desired vision for the future rather than having that vision react to constraints. Please see the Economic Development, Transportation and Mobility, and Utilities chapters for additional details. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY39 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development
Agriculture/RuralResidential - LowResidential - SuburbanResidential - MixedResidential - MediumMixed Use - NeighborhoodMixed Use - VillageMixed Use - CenterMixed Use - UrbanSuburban CommercialNeighborhood OfficeSuburban OfficeFlex InnovationIndustrialCivic/CommunityPark/Open SpacePROCESS The City of Dublin had previously adopted 27 different future land use categories, including several specific to the special areas in the City. The City’s 2013 Community land use plan and current adopted plans for multiple special areas were amalgamated to plan for future growth and development. This resultsed in a set of 16 land use cate-gories and helped create a single land use map, assigning a desired future land use to all parcels in the City and its planning area. Land Use Categories The Community Plan defines future land use and develop-ment using 16 land use categories:The assignment was based on what best suited the community’s vision and matched existing development trends. For areas outside of a special planning area boundary, the 2013 Community Plan’s land use plan was used to assign desired future land use. This helped create the base for the different scenarios.Land use scenarios were then developed following input from an iterative transportation and utility modeling, fiscal impact analysis, and extensive engagement and feedback from the Steering Committee, staff, and key stakeholders. Along with defining desired land use, desired development scale, intensity assumptions, and key metrics were also defined to model and evaluate the different scenarios. Assumptions included: ڷThe number of building square feet to be developed. ڷThe area dedicated to residential and employ-ment-generating uses within the development. ڷThe number of people and employees per square foot of the potential development. Key metrics included the floor-to-air ratio (FAR), land use mix for different land uses and population per household. Areas of Change To accurately assess the impacts of future land use recommendations and related transportation and infra-structure impacts, it was essential to account for the existing conditions accurately. Areas that could accom-modate future development were distinguished from built-out neighborhoods and employment districts that will experience little to no change. The additional poten-tial number of people, households, and jobs that could be accommodated within each scenario were based on these areas of change. For example, existing agricultural land planned for future development would be an area of change, whereas established residential neighborhoods within the City limits would not change. Development Area Propensity The Housing Study and Strategy also identified devel-opable land in the City to accommodate future growth. The report identified undeveloped sites with limited or no existing infrastructure, areas served by streets and general infrastructure suitable for infill, and potential redevelopment areas based on the Adopted Special Area Plans. The report also identified active sites with an approved development or those under construction during the study period. Sites that were still development opportunities were incorporated into the land use modeling process. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 40CURRENT LAND USE SCENARIO The scenario reflects development trends envisioned by the Dublin community across several special areas within the City’s planning area limits. It is based on the adopted land use plans, supplemented by current land use. The scenario demonstrates ample long-term growth potential. While most of the current residential areas and parts of the planning area will not change, the growth in household and popula-tion is primarily driven by a more targeted approach in the special areas, including Bridge Street, Southwest Area, and Western Innovation District, with current trends. Scenario 1 can accommodate nearly 40,000 households across the entire planning area, with a population of over 92,000 and almost 90,000 jobs. While the increase is significant, the projected population-to-employment ratio is consistent with the current population-to-employment ratio in the City. Feedback from the steering committee on the Existing Land Use included: ڷSupport more walkable and sustainable development in Bridge Street District. ڷShift from auto-oriented retail to a walkable mixed-use development with housing. ڷMaintain premier office uses along I-270 ڷIntegrate open space and improve roadway connec-tivity as development occurs. ڷMaintain the identity of the special areas ڷNeed to revitalize local businesses ڷEncourage moderate-scale, mixed use development on underutilized properties in the Historic District ڷInvestigate opportunities for adaptive reuse and promote sustainable development practices ڷSupport employment-based uses along the potential passenger rail to the west. ڷEncourage a variety of housing options and densities in the southwest areaCurrent Numbers ProjectedPopulation 49,08592,862Households 17,700 38,589Employment 49,00090,930more people across the entire planning areamore people across the entire planning area44,00044,000more jobs across the entire planning areamore jobs across the entire planning area42,00042,000WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY41 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and DevelopmentALTERNATE LAND USE SCENARIO 2 Based on the feedback received, Scenario 2 provides for growth and development in Dublin’s commercial and employment areas while making targeted changes to the community’s established residential neighborhoods. It promotes the development of the unincorporated areas that are currently surrounded by the City of Dublin and also defines desired land use for Dublin’s west and southwest growth areas, ensuring that future develop-ment in those areas reflects the character of the commu-nity while addressing the needs for new jobs and greater housing choice. As the unincorporated areas west of the City limits are also planned for in Scenario 2, it can accommodate almost 130,000 people and 120,000 jobs, over 35,000 more people and 20,000 jobs than Scenario 1. Key discussion while reviewing the current land use scenario that led to the development of the alternate land use scenario 2 focused on: ڷWhere additional or different areas should be targeted for employment-generating development? ڷWhere additional or different areas should be targeted for new housing? ڷChange in established residential areas is targeted at local neighborhood nodes (mixed-use neighborhoods and village centers). Is this appropriate?Scenario 2 repositions targeted areas as mixed-use centers, including portions of the Dublin Corporate Area, Bridge Street districts, and the northern area of the Western Innovation District. The scenario also reflects the City’s ongoing Transportation – Thoroughfare Plans, including the potential future Tuttle Crossing Boulevard extension and Sr-161 corridor. Steering Committee workshop feedback on the alternate land use scenario 2 centered around identifying opportuni-ties for neighborhood-serving uses, providing a wider range of housing options, increasing research and development areas to meet the needs of the diverse economic base, and the location of mixed-use developments and nodes. Current Numbers ProjectedPopulation 49,085127,769Households 17,700 52,194Employment 49,000118,428WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 42ALTERNATE LAND USE SCENARIO 3Building off alternate land use Scenario 2, the third scenario explores concentrated industrial and employ-ment opportunities in the western growth areas around the Southwest and West Innovation District special areas extending up to SR 161. The scenario also reflects a revised future mobility network emphasizing stronger east-west connections across the planning area and neighboring communities. The scenario incorporates updates to Alternate Land Use Scenario 2 based on the feedback received, including detailed land use, urban design, transportation, and utility and infrastructure-related input on the special areas. The scenario balances various residential and employment-gen-erating uses and opportunities for mixed-use development across the planning area. Scenario 3 can accommodate over 25,000 people and 32,000 jobs more than Scenario 1. While there’s poten-tial for slightly fewer people than Scenario 2, Scenario 3 supports more jobs than any other scenario, over 2.5 times the current jobs in the City. more jobs across the entire planning areamore jobs across the entire planning area74,00074,000more people across the entire planning areamore people across the entire planning area69,00069,000Current Numbers ProjectedPopulation 49,085118,423Households 17,700 48,826Employment 49,000123,011WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY43 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development
FISCAL IMPACT BY LAND USE TYPEGiven the revenue structure and capital demands of land uses in the City, the best means to maintain fiscal sustain-ability is to diversify and intensify the land uses, empha-sizing nonresidential and mixed uses. As the City relies heavily on income tax from workers employed within the municipality, it is fiscally beneficial to prioritize mixed-use and nonresidential land uses and target high-income indus-tries, in particular. While residential development types place significant demands on City services and infrastructure, they do not generate substantial revenue for the City, resulting in a lack of positive fiscal benefits. However, the growing trend of working from home presents an opportunity. Residen-tial units with a work-at-home situation could potentially produce a fiscal surplus for the City. Similarly, mixed-use developments, with their increased densities and income tax from nonresidential uses, offer a promising avenue for generating fiscal benefits.Office and industrial/flex/innovation employment pay higher wages and salaries than retail/commercial development, generating much greater fiscal benefits to the City. Addition-ally, retail/commercial development tends to generate signif-icant public safety and transportation costs to a community and generate a low fiscal benefit to the City.Future Land UsesTax RevenueDemand for ServiceDemand for Infrastructure Fiscal BenefitDevelopment Type Property IncomeResidential (per Unit)Low ResidentialLowLowHighHigh NegativeSuburban ResidentialLowLowHighHighNegativeMixed ResidentialLowLowMediumMedium NegativeMedium ResidentialLowLowHighHigh NegativeMixed UseMixed Use NeighborhoodLowMediumMediumMediumMediumMixed Use VillageMediumMediumMediumMediumMediumMixed Use CenterMediumHighMediumMediumHighMixed Use UrbanMediumHighMediumMediumHighNonresidentialAgricultural/RuralLowMediumLowLowMediumSuburban CommercialHighLowHighHighLowNeighborhood OfficeHighHighMediumMediumHighSububurban OfficeHighHighMediumMediumHighFlex InnovationHighHighLowLowHighIndustrialLowHighLowLowHighCivic/CommunityLowLowLowLowLowParks/ Open SpaceLowLowLowLowLowWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 44FUTURE LAND USE PLAN With a combination of the different scenarios, a preferred future land use plan was developed that helps achieve the community’s vision. While the anticipated growth will take time, the Future Land Use Plan has been carefully designed to have little impact on the City’s existing trans-portation and mobility network. It is fiscally responsible, supporting future investment to meet utility demand, new transportation infrastructure needs, and to maintain the quality of services that are important to the community. The Future Land Use Plan is a dynamic tool that supports the full potential of vacant and undeveloped properties. It provides users, including the development community, a flexible framework for future growth. The creation of vibrant places not only depends on land uses, but also on their specific design, functionality, access to infrastructure and services, and overall character. PURPOSE OF THE MAP The Future Land Use Plan is a tool to guide future devel-opment within Dublin. It will be applied through day-to-day decision-making to help implement the Envision Dublin Community Plan for the physical growth of the community. USE OF THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN The Future Land Use Plan should be part of the review and decision-making process for elected officials, boards and commissions as they review development proposals and plan for the future. It should also be used by City staff in project and proposal reviews and recommendations. The map should guide the development and implementation of neighborhood, special area, and capital improvement plans for investment in systems, such as parks, sewer, transpor-tation, and other infrastructure and services. By using the Future Land Use map as a guide, elected and appointed officials and staff can help ensure that decisions align with the Community’s vision for future growth. The map should also be readily available to the development community and the public for review. For the Future Land Use map to continue to be a relevant tool in guiding decision making, development projects and trends should be consistently monitored and a process for regular review and update of this map should be established. FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSISKey FindingThe results indicate that the City’s revenue structure, with is heavy reliance on income taxes, is sufficient to cover the costs to serve the development projected in the Preferred Scenario. Because this source is based on at place employment, the amount of office and industrial development is the main determinant of the results. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY45 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development$04 (3 ":3%8&45#63:%3#3"/%3%"7&3:3%80&3/&35&.1-&3%5"3")*--%34&--4.*--%3*//07"5*0/%34)*&33*/(43%3*/(43%."35*/3%%6#-*/4)*3&%33 *7&34*%&%3
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MIXED RESIDENTIALINTENTWalkable neighborhood that is marketable to all age groups with a variety of housing types and styles located close to entertainment, employment, and appropriate services.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal UsesSingle-family and multi-family residentialSupporting UsesSenior living and assisted-living, schools, parks and open space, residential clubhouse and amenities, small-scale neighborhood commercialDensity3-12 du/acBuilding Form and Orientation1-3 stories; variety of building types and sizes oriented towards the street or open space, uniform building setbacks, detached and attached homes, cottages, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, rear-loaded homes, breezeway and garden apartmentsOpen SpaceFormalized, active and passive open space connected by shared use path systems and sidewalks, maintained private lots, neighborhood greensSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, alternative materials, bioswalesStreetscapeA higher degree of street connectivity with short walkable blocks, street trees, sidewalks, shared-use paths, tree lawnsParkingOn-street and private off-street parking, individual garages and carports, tuck-under parkingCHARACTER IMAGESRMXMEDIUM RESIDENTIALCHARACTER IMAGESRMINTENT.EIGHBORHOODSWITHAVARIETYOFHOUSINGPRODUCTSTHATAREDElNEDBYCONSISTENTarchitecture, large open and green spaces, and walkable streets and blocks.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal UsesSingle-family residential, multi-family residentialSupporting UsesParks and open space; residential clubhouse and amenities, schools, senior housing and assisted livingDensity2-12 du/acBuilding Form and Orientation1-3 stories; variety of housing types that coordinate in massing and architectural details, uniform building setbacks, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, quadplex, garden and breezeway apartment buildingsOpen SpaceIntegrated around open space, shared-use paths, small maintained lots, large open space reservesSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, alternative building materials, bioswalesStreetscapeA higher degree of street connectivity with short walkable blocks, street trees, sidewalks, shared-use paths, tree lawnsParkingShared surface lots, private individual and shared garages, on-street parking, tuck-under parkingWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 48MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOODINTENTNeighborhood services located near existing and future residential neighborhoods that are largely auto-oriented but walkable and scaled to neighborhoods.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses/FlCE PERSONALSERVICES COMMERCIAL RETAIL ANDEATINGand drinkingSupporting UsesSingle-family residential, multi-family residentialDensity0.33 - 1 FARBuilding Form and Orientation1-3 stories; residentially-scaled buildings along the street, storefronts and entrances along sidewalk, horizontal or vertical mix of usesOpen SpaceSmall open spaces such as plazas and pocket parksSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, green roofs, alternative building materials, permeable pavement, bioswalesStreetscapeBuildings along the street, sidewalks, street trees, patios and seating areasParkingSurface parking lots located behind buildings, on-street parkingCHARACTER IMAGESMXNMIXED USE VILLAGECHARACTER IMAGESMXVINTENTSmall-scale, pedestrian-oriented district preserved and developed with respect to historic building context and character.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses/FlCE RETAIL COMMERCIAL CIVICBUILDINGS SINGLE
FAMILYresidentialSupporting UsesMulti-family residentialDensity1 - 1.5 FARBuilding Form and Orientation1-3 stories; historic and complementary buildings compatible in scale and massing, entrances and storefronts along the sidewalk, horizontal and vertical mix of usesOpen SpaceSmall open spaces such as plazas and pocket parksSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, green roofs, permeable pavement, adaptive reuse StreetscapeNarrow streets, buildings along the sidewalk, pedestrian activity with smaller blocks and sidewalks, patios and seating areas, street trees, mobility hubsParkingShared public parking lots located off service streets, parking garages, on-street parkingWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY49 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and DevelopmentMIXED USE CENTERINTENTVibrant mixed-use district organized around open space with live-work opportunities, supporting services, and amenities positioned in key locations AROUNDHIGH
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FAMILYRESIDENTIAL LABORATORY 2$Supporting UsesCivic, parks and open space, commercial, retail Density1.5 - 3 FARBuilding Form and Orientation2-8 stories; low to mid-rise buildings located along public streetscapes with an emphasis on pedestrian accessibility and scale, vertical mixed-use in key locations, organized around green space, horizontal mix of usesOpen SpaceUrban open space concepts, including plazas, greens, pocket parks, and public squares, linear green spaces, neighborhood greensSustainability"UILDING
MOUNTEDSOLAR GREENROOFS ,%%$BUILDINGS permeable pavement, rain gardens, bioswales, adaptive reuse, alternative building materialsStreetscapeBuildings close to the street, blend of patio and open space between buildings, mobility hubs, sidewalks, shared-use pathsParkingAbove or below ground structured parking, on-street parking at key locations, shared surface parking lotsCHARACTER IMAGESMXCMIXED USE URBANCHARACTER IMAGESMXUINTENTStrong mix of uses in an active, highly walkable environment.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses#OMMERCIAL OFlCE HOSPITALITY MULTI
FAMILYRESIDENTIAL eating and drinkingSupporting UsesCivic, parks and open spaceDensity3+ FARBuilding Form and Orientation
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mOORactivation and entrances and storefronts oriented toward the street, vertical mixed-use, horizontal mixed-use, buildings above 6 stories may be appropriate in key locationsOpen SpaceUrban open space concepts, including plazas, greens, pocket parks, and public squares, de-emphasized green spaceSustainability"UILDING
MOUNTEDSOLAR GREENROOFS ,%%$BUILDINGS permeable pavement, alternative building materialsStreetscape$ENSE GRIDDEDSTREETNETWORK LIMITEDGREENSPACE building walls wide sidewalks, patios and seating areasParkingAbove or below ground structured parking, on-street parking, garages screened from major corridors with liner buildingsWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 50NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICEINTENTSmall-scale development with frontage along major collectors and necessary for transitioning to existing residential neighborhoods.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses/FlCE MEDICALOFlCE INSTITUTIONALOFlCESupporting UsesCivic and institutional (including assisted living)DensityGenerally not to exceed 9,500 SF / ac.Building Form and Orientation1-2 stories; small-scale clustered buildings with a residential character, buffered from residential, set back from the street, architectural design cues from adjacent nighborhoods, low lot coverageOpen SpaceLandscaped setbacks from streets with sidewalk and multi-use pathsSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, green roofs, permeable pavement, alternative building materialsStreetscapeStreet trees, extensive landscape buffer within setback, shared-use pathsParkingSmall shared surface parkingCHARACTER IMAGESNOSUBURBAN OFFICECHARACTER IMAGESSOINTENTMajor employment and institutional centers with high visibility along highway corridors.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses/FlCE MEDICALOFlCE HOSPITAL INSTITUTIONALANDeducational campusesSupporting UsesAncillary commercial support uses such as restaurants, day cares or business services that are encouraged to be INTEGRATEDINTOTHEINTERIOROFOFlCEBUILDINGSDensityGenerally not to exceed 12,500 SF / ac. (not to exceed 16,500 SF / ac. when fronting highways)Building Form and Orientation
STORIESLOWTOMID
RISEBUILDINGSWITHSIGNIlCANTPROMINENCEALONGHIGHWAYCORRIDORS SIGNIlCANTBUILDINGsetbacksOpen SpaceLandscaped setbacks from streets with sidewalk and multi-use paths, formalized landscape designSustainability"UILDING
MOUNTEDSOLAR ,%%$BUILDINGS GREENROOFS rain gardens, permeable pavement, alternative building materialsStreetscapeCurvilinear streets, shared-use paths, street trees, tree lawnsParkingOn-site surface parking lots and structured parkingWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY51 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development
FLEX INNOVATIONINTENTEmployment-intensive uses within a more industrial-style development, in which these areas are vibrant centers of innovation, art and collaboration, integrated into the surrounding community.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses/FlCE 2$ mEXOFlCE
WAREHOUSE CLEANmanufacturingSupporting UsesCommercial, neighborhood servicesDensity8,700 - 16,500 SF / ac.Building Form and Orientation
STORIESVARIETYOFBUILDINGTYPESANDSIZES OFlCEINthe front / warehouse functions to the rear, loading bays to rear, large building setbacksOpen SpaceSmall open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, as amenities for employees, campus settingSustainability2OOFTOPSOLAR GEOTHERMAL ,%%$BUILDINGS GREENinfrastructure, smart parkingStreetscapeCurvilinear streets, manicured landscaping within setback, shared-use pathsParkingOn-site surface parking landscaped and screened from streetCHARACTER IMAGESFXIINDUSTRIALCHARACTER IMAGESINDINTENTA full range of medium to heavy industrial uses in proximity to major arterials and buffered from residential developments.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses7AREHOUSING LIGHTINDUSTRIAL 2$ DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY OFlCE ADVANACEDMANUFACTURING DATAcentersSupporting UsesEating and drinking, neighborhood servicesDensityGenerally not to exceed 18,000 SF / ac.Building Form and Orientation
STORIESLARGEFOOTPRINTBUILDINGSDESIGNEDFORmEXIBLEinterior layout, high-bay/ceilings, loading docks located to rear, set back from the streetOpen SpaceSmall open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, as amenities for employees, berming and landscaping along the perimeterSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, ground-mounted solar FORPARKING GEOTHERMAL ,%%$BUILDINGS GREENinfrastructure, smart parking, alternative building materialsStreetscapeBuildings sited to accommodate ease of vehicular access, extensive landscape buffers and berming within setbackParkingOn-site surface parking landscaped and screened from the streetWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 52CIVIC / COMMUNITYINTENTPublic buildings and institutions owned and operated by governmental or other public agencies.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal UsesGovernment buildings, recreational facilities, institutional and educational campusesSupporting UsesParks and open spaceKey ConsiderationsThese areas serve a range of roles depending on their location, characteristics, sensitivity, and management. CHARACTER IMAGESCSUBURBAN COMMERCIALINTENTKey service areas intended to provide a variety of retail and commercial uses, such as grocery stores, for the community through anchor-driven shopping centers, outparcels with drive-thrus, and ease of vehicular access.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal Uses#OMMERCIAL OFlCE RETAIL EATINGANDDRINKINGSupporting Uses$RIVE
THRUFACILITIES CIVIC INSTITUTIONALDensity6,500 - 8,700 SF / ac.Building Form and Orientation1-2 stories; medium to large building footprints set back from the street, big box stores, in-line retail, out-parcel buildings along streetOpen SpaceLandscaped setbacks from streets with sidewalk and multi-use pathsSustainabilitySolarStreetscapeLandscaped setbacks from streets with sidewalk and multi-use paths, mobility hubs Parkingon-site surface parking landscaped and screened from the streetCHARACTER IMAGESSCWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY53 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and DevelopmentPARKS / OPEN SPACECHARACTER IMAGESPINTENTPublic or privately owned parks and recreational uses, or lands that are to be preserved in a natural state.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal UsesParks, recreation, stormwater facilities, natural areasSupporting UsesCivic buildingsKey ConsiderationThese areas serve a range of roles depending on their location, characteristics, sensitivity, and management. Opportunities to expand and connect existing parks is encouraged.AGRICULTURAL / RURALCHARACTER IMAGESAGINTENTLarge, undeveloped land sparcely occupied and used primary for agriculture.BUILDING BLOCKSPrincipal UsesAgricultural, single-family residentialSupporting UsesHome occupations, places of worship, civic, parks and open spaceDensity0 - 0.5 du/ac; minimum 2-acre lotBuilding Form and Orientation1-2 stories; detached, rural single-family building forms, buildings set back from the roadOpen SpacePreserved naturalized features, farmland, tree stands, large green spaceSustainabilityBuilding-mounted solar, geothermalStreetscapeTwo-lane rural roadways often without curbs, limited PEDESTRIANFACILITIES BIKEANDVEHICULARTRAFlCONROADSParkingPrivate off-street, individual driveways and garagesWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 546FLRWR 5LYH U
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4546..*57*&83%"7&3:3%#-";&31,8:$)63$)."/3%):-"/%$30:3%$04(3":3%&*5 &3 ."/3%5655-&3%)&3*5"(&%3#3 *5 5 0 /1,8:.&5301- /)"3%3%3"64$)%3&45"5&4$5"4)'03%3%#30$,3%/PSUI'P SL* OEJBO 3VO4PVUI'PSL*OEJBO 3VO1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$0-6.#64$POUFYU-BZFST$JUZPG%VCMJO1MBOOJOH"SFB#PVOEBSZ3JWFS(SPXUI'SBNFXPSL%FWFMPQNFOU*OUFOTJGJDBUJPO.JOJNBM$IBOHF .BJOUBJO$IBSBDUFS/FX(SPXUI"SFBT6OJODPSQPSBUFE"SFBTGROWTH FRAMEWORKA thorough examination of market trends, land values, existing land uses, and infrastructure illustrates that Dublin can accommodate the needs of its growing population and changing commercial and industrial land use needs in the coming decades within the planning area. Doing so will help the City achieve its objectives of encouraging infill, reuse, and redevelopment of existing and underutilized areas, making efficient use and leveraging existing infrastructure, maintaining community character, and ensuring consistency between new development with existing adjacent develop-ment and the Community Plan. The Growth Framework identifies four area classifications that should be prioritized in the following order when encouraging development: Development Intensification Areas, Minimal Change Areas, New Growth Areas, and Unincorporated Areas. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY55 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Land Use and Development
DEVELOPMENT INTENSIFICATION The areas identified for development intensification are already developed but have varying degrees of potential for more intense development, conversion of existing structures to new uses (e.g., large office buildings or complexes into mixed-use areas), or redevelopment to meet future needs or opportunities. These areas contain undeveloped land, vacant buildings, and an abundance of surface parking space, so these underutilized areas should be prioritized for redevel-opment. Development intensification in these areas will help Dublin accommodate its growing population and increase jobs, and it will be consistent with the Special Area Plans and improvements (see Chapter “Special Area Plans”, pg ##). Recommendations ڷEmphasize increased density in residential devel-opment, including townhouses, multi-family, and mixed-use housing, that enables developers to offset high property costs through market-driven means. ڷIncentivize the development of underutilized land or the redevelopment or reuse of existing development through tax abatements or the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. ڷIdentify opportunities for specific projects involving the development of underutilized land or redevelopment or reuse of existing development that include key infrastructure improvements, achieve other established community objectives, transform otherwise challenging development sites, or act as a catalyst for the develop-ment of surrounding properties. MAINTAIN CHARACTERHelping Dublin maintain the balance of accommodating growth and change while retaining its character will result in minimal change in these areas. They are established areas within city limits served by existing infrastructure and services. Where vacant properties exist in these areas, they should be developed in alignment with the Community Plan to maintain Dublin’s character. Recommendations ڷIdentify vacant properties in these areas. ڷEnsure that zoning regulations and design standards align with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, objectives, and recommendations so that any new development maintains the character of existing neighborhoods and developments. Update zoning and design standards if necessary to maintain community character. NEW GROWTH AREAS While the development outside the city boundary may not always match Dublin’s expectations, growth in these areas will significantly impact the City. The new growth area is mostly undeveloped and presents opportunities for new development. Before development, these areas require establishing regulations to ensure that development is consistent with the Community Plan and existing adjacent development. The City should prioritize managed growth in these areas in alignment with a coordinated extension of services and infrastructure with neighboring communities. Recommendations ڷDiscourage new residential development more than a quarter-mile away from existing water, sewer, and storm-water infrastructure. ڷIncentivize new residential development within a quarter-mile of existing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.ڷWork closely with Union and Delaware Counties to avoid developing unincorporated areas that are not served by existing infrastructure or are more than a quarter-mile from existing infrastructure. ڷApprove new subdivisions only within the quarter-mile buffer of existing infrastructure if they connect to existing infrastructure and serve as logical extensions of existing/adjacent development. ڷIdentify sensitive and essential conservation areas and require that any approved developments consider and preserve them to the greatest extent possible. UNINCORPORATED AREAS (WITHIN CITY LIMITS) Unincorporated areas within Dublin’s city limits should be prioritized for annexations. Development within these areas should be consistent with adjacent development and the Community Plan. ThHliDWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYLand Use and Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 56PurposeThe Housing and Neighborhoods chapter provides guidance on key issues impacting residential areas of the City. The Housing and Neighborhoods chapter strives to preserve and enhance Dublin’s established residential neighborhoods while promoting opportunities for higher density, unique, and variety housing options within and on the periphery of the City. The chapter delves into supporting amenity-rich neighborhoods and investing in infrastructure to ensure continued high quality living, as well as identify opportunities to allow for “aging in place.” WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY57 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and NeighborhoodsOver the past several decades, Dublin’s residential land-scape has undergone rapid change. Higher-density urban housing has increased dramatically in the Bridge Park area and new clusters of suburban-style single-family homes have developed on the City’s periphery. Meanwhile, legacy neighborhoods have retained their appeal with their mature tree canopies and quality architecture. As the community has grown, it has adapted to the shifting preferences and needs of its residents and market dynamics. With Dublin’s population on the rise, neighborhoods will continue to change to meet the growing demand for diverse types of housing and neighborhoods to accommodate smaller household sizes, young professionals and families, and aging residents who hope to age in place, all while upholding Dublin’s high standard of living.The Housing and Neighborhoods chapter acknowledges the distinct trends unfolding in the City and provides recommendations for how Dublin can help ensure the availability of residential options that meet the needs and preferences of its residents in the decades to come. It builds upon the Dublin Housing Study & Strategy and provides further guidance on how the City can implement its strategies to enhance the sense of community, ensure economic competitiveness, plan for growth, and expand housing options across Dublin. This chapter recommends incremental strategies to help the City achieve its goal of creating well-planned, attractive and neighborhoods with a mix of housing choices to meet the needs of residents of all ages and ways of life, while supporting the changing needs of existing neighborhoods. It culminates in a Housing and Neighborhoods Framework Dublin can use to guide future action and meet its housing and neighborhood. We need more housing options to house all levels of our workforce and allowing young adults to stay in the community they grew up in.of yin the all levults to sta05HOUSING ANDNEIGHBORHOODSWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods 58Goal and Objectives for Housing and NeighborhoodsCREATE WELL-PLANNED, LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A VARIETY OF HOUSING CHOICES FOR ALL AGES AND WAYS OF LIFE, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS. ۢPreserve and strengthen Dublin’s existing neighborhoods. ۢContinue to require high-quality building materials and open space to uphold community image and create long-term neighborhood value. ۢProvide a variety of housing and neighborhood choices to gently expand the housing stock. ۢCreate thoughtful, well-planned, livable neighborhoods which encourage social interaction, physical health, recreation, and amenities. ۢPlan for the needs of an aging population.The goal and objectives for Dublin’s housing and neighborhoods are further expanded in this chapter through community-wide poli-cies and key recommendations.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY59 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods
Most Sustainable.Through encouraging complete neighborhoods and diverse housing options Dublin can achieve its goal of being the most sustainable City. A diversity of housing options helps guarantee housing attainability and a diverse population that will keep Dublin a dynamic and economically sustainable community for for generations to come. Complete neigh-borhoods with improved walkability and access to ameni-ties, reduce reliance on motorized transportation, further advancing the City’s environmental sustainability goals, while also improving public health. Most Connected.Through the expansion of opportunities for safe, active trans-portation, complemented by the creation of commercial and service nodes in complete neighborhoods, Dublin can realize its goal of being the most connected City. Enhancing the ability of children to walk and bike to school, seniors to maintain an active lifestyle, and neighbors to easily and spontaneously interact, Dublin will succeed in connecting the community in ways that add to its already high quality of life. Most Resilient.Diversifying housing options to make housing more attainable and flexible to changing demands, and better connected and well-designed neighborhoods that encourage active transpor-tation, will advance Dublin’s goal of being the most resilient City. Targeting development in certain areas will decrease the impact on watersheds that provide clean water and absorb stormwater runoff, a diverse housing stock will enable the City to adapt to changes in the economy and residential housing market, and conservation design and green infrastructure will help neighborhoods mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and detrimental impacts on ecosystems. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods 60QUESTIONNAIRE FEEDBACKNEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER AND QUALITYDublin is known for its high quality single-family residen-tial neighborhoods and housing stock.. As described in the Land Use Plan, Dublin is, and will remain, primarily a community of single-family homes and neighborhoods. This is especially true in established neighborhoods that will experience minimal change. Preserving and strengthening Dublin’s existing neigh-borhoods is key to maintaining the city’s unique identity and bolstering the sense of community. Emphasizing the maintenance of high-quality shared public spaces ensures that residents have access to well-kept parks, trails, and gathering areas, promoting social interaction and a strong sense of belonging. Community-driven beautification projects not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of neigh-borhoods but also empower residents to take ownership of their surroundings, fostering a deeper connection to their community. Additionally, it will be important to continue fostering a cohesive architectural character that builds upon the existing vernacular, preserving the charm and character of Dublin’s neighborhoods while allowing for thoughtful evolution that reflects the city’s growth and vitality. Housing is only one part of what makes a neighborhood livable. Access to amenities and infrastructure allows for active transportation and provides convenience, promotes a sense of connection and community, and enhances resident well-being. In addition to amenities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, health care facilities, and restaurants, “complete neighborhoods” include shared quality public spaces such as parks, plazas, community gardens, that provide places for neighbors to gather and interact and recreate. Lastly, livable, amenities-rich neighborhoods are connected with amenities and public spaces located within close enough proximity to encourage and better accommodate enhanced walkability and bikability. Below are actions the City can take to preserve the character and quality of its neighborhoods. PRESERVE DUBLIN’S CHARACTERTo preserve and enhance the unique charm and identity of Dublin’s neighborhoods, the city should encourage a cohesive architectural character that builds on the existing vernacular. This involves supporting policies that safeguard the architectural character of new and existing neighbor-hoods, while accommodating a wide variety of architectural styles, from Muirfield Village to Ballantrae. By implementing our Neighborhood Design Guidelines and preservation programs, Dublin can protect and enhance the distinctive features that contribute to the appeal of its neighborhoods. This approach not only maintains the visual harmony and integrity of the built environment but also honors the history and heritage of the community, ensuring that future development complements and enriches the existing architectural fabric. Ultimately, by prioritizing the preserva-tion of architectural character, Dublin can create enduring neighborhoods that reflect the city’s character and values, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among residents for generations to come. decrease of respondents who see themselves living in a Large Single Family homeincrease of respondents who see themselves in a missing middle type residence30% 180% 57%29%3%11%GoodExcellentFairPoorWhat is the quality of Dublin’s housing stock?What type of home do you see yourself living in 10 years from now?WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY61 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and NeighborhoodsENCOURAGE CONTEXT SENSITIVE DENSITY To meet projected housing needs and preferences of new and existing residents, the city can plan to incremen-tally and appropriately increase density by encouraging context-sensitive infill housing and requiring high quality design and construction. Through increasing density in specific areas, with consideration for existing neighborhood character, and adding multi-family, mixed-use and smaller- and medium-sized homes, Dublin can meet its goals of providing a variety of housing choices to accommodate a diverse mix of resident age, life-stage, and income-level while retaining community character and enhancing overall quality of life.CONTINUE TO PLAN FOR MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Dublin has a long and commendable record of main-taining its parks, public spaces, and facilities and planning for and making capital improvements to ensure the high quality, livability, and attractiveness of its residential neigh-borhoods.. These continued practices are essential for successful complete neighborhoods. This includes prior-itizing initiatives such as tree planting and replacement programs, integrating green space into neighborhoods, trail connectivity, responsive and adequate stormwater systems, which can significantly contribute to the preser-vation of natural ecosystems while promoting a healthier urban environment.Maintaining and enhancing neighborhoods can also involve residents themselves. Collaborating with neighbor-hood groups in community-driven beautification projects, supported by initiatives like the Beautify Your Neighbor-hood grant program, can beautify neighborhoods while inspiring an even stronger sense of connection and pride among residents. By initiating activities such as neigh-borhood clean-up events, landscaping projects, residents are encouraged to actively contribute to the improve-ment and beautification of their surroundings. Through unified efforts and with support from the City, groups can make Dublin’s shared spaces even more vibrant and welcoming, cultivating a greater sense of community cohesion and pride while creating lasting positive impacts for residents and visitors alike. Lastly, the City can identify aging housing stock and initiate programs to support the upgrade and renovation of older properties to ensure these homes can continue to provide needed housing while contributing positively to Dublin’s character and sense of community.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods 62ENCOURAGE COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS To increase livability for residents and increase the desir-ability of Dublin’s neighborhoods, the City should encourage the development of complete neighborhoods. A complete neighborhood is one where access to housing, jobs, education, essential needs, services, and amenities are all organized around the human scale. Supporting the integra-tion of essential amenities within and near neighborhoods enhances residents’ quality of daily life, encourages walking and biking, and fosters a more vibrant community supportive of best practices regarding sustainability, equity, and health. Prioritizing the development of essential amenities within neighborhoods enhances the livability and vitality of the community by creating environments where residents can thrive and connect with their surroundings and each other. Complete neighborhoods do not just happen - they require intention and maintenance. As Dublin considers increasing and diversifying its housing supply to better meet the needs and preferences of a growing and changing population, it should also consider how to encourage the development of neighborhood commercial and service nodes and design standards that accommodate enhanced mobility and more convenient and safe active transportation. In existing neighborhoods, this may prove to be more challenging as infrastructure, right-of-way, and development patterns are already established. In these existing areas, infill redevelop-ment and capital improvement projects represent the best opportunities for mobility enhancement. In areas of devel-opment intensification and new growth, new mixed-use developments and land use arrangements can more easily accommodate improved mobility and access between residential dwellings, services, and amenities. In these new development areas, the city can work with developers to create neighborhoods where residents, thereby creating neighborhoods where residents can better satisfy many of their daily immediate needs, attend schools, possibly work, and interact with their neighbors within a short drive, walk, or bike from their homes.COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS FOCUS ON PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AMENITIES, ENHANCING THE LIVABILITYAND VITALITY OF THE COMMUNITY Complete Neighborhood ElementsWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY63 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢFor established neighborhoods, identify areas of potential infill and opportunities for appropriately incre-mentally increases in density with single-family homes that complement the existing homes and neighbor-hood character. ۢContinue to maintain high-quality public spaces to improve residents’ quality of life and attract new homeowners. ۢCollaborate with neighborhood groups to undertake community-driven beautification projects, enhancing local pride and sense of ownership and stewardship. ۢSafeguard the architectural character of Dublin’s neighborhoods through robust preservation policies, neighborhood design guidelines, and development standards. ۢStrengthen open space requirements to specify higher percentages of native and/or adapted plantings and to prioritize non-turf green space. ۢContinue to promote the use of native plants when reviewing Beautify Your Neighborhood Grant applications. ۢEncourage sustainable building and energy conserva-tion practices for all types of residential development. ۢEncourage development of commercial/service nodes and public facilities near established neighborhoods where appropriate to encourage and better support the complete neighborhoods concept. ۢEmphasize shared public spaces by encouraging plazas, gardens, and gathering areas to foster social interaction and community events. ۢSupport citywide landscaping by continuing to priori-tize tree planting and community gardens for environ-mental sustainability and resident well-being. ۢEnsure the design of neighborhoods, parks, and public space promote socializing and encourage community gathering. ۢDevelop accessible recreation spaces by creating and maintaining more parks and trails for residents of all ages and abilities. ۢIntegrate essential amenities into existing and new neighborhoods by supporting grocery stores, health-care facilities, and local businesses within neighbor-hoods for convenience and community cohesion. ۢLook for ways to improve connectivity through improving infrastructure to encourage active transpor-tation. This may include the addition of sidewalks, bike lanes, and dedicated non-motorized paths. EMBRACE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Connecting neighborhoods to provide residents options for convenient and safe active transportation such as walking and bicycling is an important component of encouraging complete neighborhoods. As outlined in more detail in the Transportation and Mobility chapter, it requires an under-standing of existing land use and infrastructure and barriers to active transportation (e.g. lack of sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, amenities/service too far away) and intentional planning to reduce or remove those barriers. A logical place to start is by looking at the places where residents are most likely to walk or bike. Providing safe routes to school for chil-dren to walk or bike is an obvious place to focus. Considering projected populations, demographics, and recommendation in the Land Use Plan, Dublin can iden-tify which routes to prioritize for infrastructure upgrades such as new or improved sidewalks and bike lanes. This can also help to inform where new school facilities plan to locate to ensure they are within a walkable/bikeable distance of neighborhoods. The next places to examine are parks and retail/commercial neighborhood nodes. Ensuring new developments prioritize sidewalks and bike lanes that connect amenities and services to neighborhoods and existing non-motorized transportation routes, and requiring the installation of bike racks and other facilities to support active transportation in new developments and recreation destinations can reduce impediments to walking and biking and make these options more attractive. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYHousing and Neighborhoods | Envision Dublin Community Plan 64HOUSING SUPPLY AND MIX Available housing options and the cost of housing are typi-cally intertwined as the more diverse a residential housing market is the more attainable it is for current and future residents. A variety of housing options makes a community more attractive, stable, and resilient for those looking to relocate to Dublin as well as for those who have lived there their whole life. To achieve its housing goal, Dublin should pursue the actions described below. PLAN FOR ANTICIPATED HOUSING NEED The City of Dublin recently completed a Housing Study which provide insight into the City’s housing needs within its municipal boundaries and the Study Area. Factoring in variety of household trends and forecasts, the Housing Study concluded that the City can anticipate a growth of 3,260 homeowners and 1,000 renters by 2040. The total anticipated demand increased to 8,410 additional home-owners and 5,280 new renter households when referring to the plan’s Study Area. ADDRESS HOUSING ATTAINABILITY Dublin is a desirable place to live and a welcoming commu-nity that offers an exceptional quality of life. However, for many existing residents and those who would want to make the City home, housing is increasingly unattainable. For Dublin to continue to be a vibrant, dynamic place where people of all ages, income-levels, and life-stages can live and add to the texture of community life, the city will need to strategically plan to ensure housing attain-ability. An essential component will be prioritizing housing choices available to various income-levels including quality multi-family and mixed used developments, single-family starter homes, mid-level housing, and luxury residences. This commitment to housing attainability strengthens the community, promotes social cohesion and enhances the overall quality of life for all residents. ENCOURAGE A VARIETY OF HOUSING OPTIONS To achieve the mix of housing necessary to meet the needs and preferences of residents in the future, the Land Use Plan recommends the development of a range of housing types appropriate to specific areas—existing established neighborhoods, areas of development intensification, and new growth areas. Public engagement throughout this planning process, as well as past studies undertaken by the city reveal the support for and need to diversify Dublin’s housing options, including more smaller- and medium-sized single-family homes, multi-family and mixed-use units, and senior-oriented housing. Dublin can meet its future housing needs while retaining its character by requiring new development to conform to design and development standards that reflect and complement the existing architectural character of the community. The incremental, strategic development of new housing options will ensure Dublin’s ability to attract and retain a diverse population of different ages, life-stages, and income-levels and strengthen the city’s resilience to market adversities and challenges in the future. Additional homeowners anticipated in the plan’s Study Area by 2040Additional renter house-holds anticipated in the plan’s Study Area by 20408,410 5,280 WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY65 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and NeighborhoodsEMBRACE MIXED-USE AND MULTIFAMILY WHERE APPROPRIATE In the areas identified in the Land Use Plan for develop-ment intensification and new growth, mixed-use and multi-family development can provide diverse housing options for young professionals, empty nesters, and others who desire to live near amenities, in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood. Mixed-use and multifamily development can also signifi-cantly enhance the supply of attainable housing options, as they can typically accommodate smaller and more afford-able units than single-family detached or attached units. Supporting mixed-use development that enhances street activity is also an essential strategy for creating vibrant and pedestrian-friendly community spaces. By supporting proj-ects that blend residential and commercial spaces, Dublin can create lively streetscapes that cater to the needs and interests of all community members. Utilizing regulations to promote a mix of retail and dining options alongside housing will facilitate a dynamic neighborhood environment where people can live, work, and socialize. Such efforts not only contribute to a more engaging and bustling atmosphere but also foster economic growth and enhance the overall livability of the city, creating vibrant pedestrian-friendly hubs of activity that attract residents and visitors. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢPrioritize mixed-use and multi-family development, and adaptive reuse of existing structures for mixed-use and residential purposes in areas identified in the Land Use Plan for development intensification. ۢEnsure development follows the Neighborhood Design Guidelines (NDG) and City regulations to ensure new development upholds and enhances the existing character and charm of the city while supporting the complete neighborhood concept and better facilitates active transportation. ۢSupport incremental increases in “Missing Middle” housing such as duplexes, triplexes, and small-scale multifamily development to address the need for diverse housing options. ۢIdentify opportunites for increased housing attainability by supporting the construction of housing options for various income levels, ranging from attainable entry-level apartments to large single-family residences. ۢPreserve existing income-restricted rental housing stock. ۢExtend existing sustainability and development incen-tives to additional zoning districts that are appropriately suited for intended density bonuses consistent with the 2024 Dublin Sustainability Plan. ۢParticipate in regular discussions with local industry, employers, City staff, and housing professionals to better understand and respond to the housing needs to support major employers and their employees. ۢWork with developers to encourage building a variety of housing types close to transportation and employ-ment centers. ۢProvide resources to the public about programs and incentives to assist first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance, low-interest loans, and other financial assistance. ۢIdentify opportunities where infill development or rede-velopment of underutilized office or commercial areas would benefit from residential development. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYHousing and Neighborhoods | Envision Dublin Community Plan 66AGING IN PLACE While just over half (51%) of Envision Dublin Community Plan survey respondents indicated that they currently live in large single-family homes, only 35% expressed that they expected to live in those homes a decade from now, indicating that they expected to downsize to smaller single-family homes, condos, or senior living facilities. Addition-ally, the recent Housing Study noted that while growth is anticipated in all age groups, the most dramatic changes are in the 65+ population with a 41% increase in the plan’s study area and a 38% increase within the City of Dublin. This increase in senior population translates to a need for 840 new senior-oriented homeownership units and 305 senior-oriented rental units. Planning for the needs of an aging population requires a multifaceted approach to ensure the well-being of aging residents. This involves developing age-friendly infrastruc-ture to facilitate mobility and independence, including accessible transportation and safe pedestrian pathways. Additionally, providing diverse housing options, such as low-maintenance apartments and senior living commu-nities, is essential to accommodate varying needs and preferences. Through the Forever Dublin program and its support of the Dublin Connector shuttle, the City has been proactively supporting seniors. The actions described below further these efforts to achieve its housing goal for all in Dublin.ENCOURAGE SENIOR-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT The Housing Study identified a number of housing construction requirements that should be considered to meet the projected demand. The study identified the need for quality senior owner-occupied housing that includes single-level floor plans that can adapt to potential phys-ical constraint on the owners’ mobility, low maintenance requirements, and outdoor and community amenities. It was noted that these needs are most effectively met by age-restricted and age-targeted residential developments. Addressing housing options for the aging population involves encouraging the development of diverse and accessible housing solutions that cater to their specific needs. Building on the complete neighborhoods concept, senior-oriented housing should be located near public transit and close to retail and service areas including health care providers. Diverse housing options connected to public gathering spaces, retail and health care services via safe active transportation routes help facilitate meaningful community engagement and participation in social activities and civic life. The community should collaborate with local developers and organizations to ensure the availability of a wide range of housing choices that accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of seniors. By prioritizing the development of such housing options, the community can better support aging residents in maintaining their indepen-dence and quality of life as they age. CONSIDER ADUS Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) present an opportunity for more flexible and affordable housing options, especially for multigenerational households who may be interested in building “mother-in-law” suites. ADUs are also one of the best approaches to increasing the number of residential units within existing single-family residential neighborhoods, while having a minimal impact on established neighborhood character. By considering ADUs, Dublin can address the growing need for housing while accommodating changing family dynamics, also providing additional income oppor-tunities for homeowners. ADUs offer a practical solution for increasing housing supply in a cost-effective and sustainable manner, contributing to the overall attainability and vibrancy of the community. By exploring the potential of ADUs, Dublin can further enhance its housing options and support the diverse needs of its residents, without any major alterations to the current community character and full advantage of the relatively large percentage of land dedicated to single-family detached residential neighborhoods. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY67 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and Neighborhoods
EMBRACE UNIVERSAL DESIGN To meet the needs of Dublin’s senior residents and ensure resilience of its housing stock to adapt to changing preferences and demands, the City should promote universal design principles in new construction, especially in age-friendly housing. By supporting universal design, Dublin can advance inclusivity and accessibility for all resi-dents, regardless of age, ability, or background. Universal design emphasizes creating homes that enable residents of all abilities to navigate their homes comfortably as they age, even when experiencing mobility issues. Home designers should incorporate universal design concepts when considering layout, features, and materials, for example designing doorways that can accommodate wheelchairs and incorporating zero-step entrances/exits. By prioritizing and formalizing regulations for universal design principles, Dublin can create more homes that are welcoming and accessible to seniors and allow them the opportunity to more easily age in place. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢEncourage more diverse housing options by supporting the development of age-appropriate housing solutions, such as accessible apartments and aging-in-place features, to meet the diverse needs of the aging population. ۢExplore accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to support flexible housing options in single-family neighbor-hoods, including to better accommodate multigenera-tional households. ۢSupport elderly-friendly infrastructure by updating rights-of-way to enhance accessibility and safety for seniors, including improving sidewalks, public trans-portation, and public spaces. ۢPromote universal design principles that incorporate accessibility features into home design through new policies and code updates. ۢSupport healthcare and social services accessibility, including home healthcare and geriatric care, to support the health and well-being of seniors. ۢPromote connection and combat social isolation among older adults by establishing programs and initiatives that facilitate community participation and intergenerational activities. ۢContinue to provide educational resources and programs for seniors that address aging-related issues, empowering seniors, and their families to make informed decisions and plan for their future. ۢIncorporate recommendations for innovative site design recommended in the Neighborhood Design Guidelines, as well as work with developers to integrate sensitive design for senior housing projects high-lighting walkability, social interaction, and necessary structural accommodations. ۢWork with Forever Dublin and regional partners to identify senior home modification programs that offer grants, low-interest loans, and/or volunteer labor for a variety of items to help mobility-challenged seniors live safely in their current home. ۢWork with housing providers to build new homes for seniors with fixed incomes and retain the supply of such units. Prioritize areas serviced by public transit, social services, and medical facilities. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYHousing and Neighborhoods | Envision Dublin Community Plan 68HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS FRAMEWORKThe Housing and Neighborhoods Framework builds on the analysis of existing conditions, projected housing demands, what we heard from residents, and land use and development best practices to guide Dublin in meeting it’s present and future housing needs while enhancing the City’s character and overall quality of life. Following the recommendations of the Land Use Plan, Dublin can accomplish its housing objec-tives with minimal change to established residential neighbor-hoods, largely within the existing developed footprint of the City. This can be achieved through incremental, context-sen-sitive increases in density and neighborhood reinvestment and development of small- and medium-sized single-family homes and mixed-use and multifamily housing in areas identified for development intensification and new growth, intentional design of complete neighborhoods that encourage active transportation, and development of senior-oriented housing options and neighborhoods. DEVELOPMENT INTENSIFICATIONPrioritize Development Opportunity. Areas identified in the Land Use Plan for development intensification should be prioritized for infill mixed-use and multi-family develop-ments and the adaptive reuse of existing structures for mixed-use and residential purposes. These areas will likely experience the greatest change, but appropriate and effec-tive design standards and development regulations can ensure that new development upholds and enhances the existing character and charm of the city, while fulfilling the complete neighborhood concept and active transportation needs and preferences of residents that may desire to live in a more lively, urbanized setting. MAINTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERPreserve the Character of Established Neighborhoods. Many of Dublin’s established neighborhoods should experience minimal change. The focus in these areas should be to identify areas of potential infill and then to gently and appropriately increase density with single-family homes that complement the existing homes and neighborhood char-acter, possibly including ADUs. In addition, the City should look for ways to improve connectivity throughout these neighborhoods by making infrastructure improvements that enhance walkability and bikability. This may include the addition of sidewalks, bike lanes, and dedicated non-motor-ized paths. Lastly, the City should look for opportunities to develop commercial/service nodes and public facilities near established neighborhoods where appropriate to encourage the complete neighborhoods concept. NEW GROWTH AREADiversify Housing for all and encourage complete neighborhoods.Where residential development in new growth areas is identified in the Land Use Plan, it should provide a diversity of housing options to ensure housing attainability and satisfy the needs and preferences of residents of diverse ages, life-stages, and household incomes. New complete neighborhoods should be developed that promote active transportation. While this may include a mix of different sized single-family homes, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments, Dublin should continue to be intentional in requiring new construction and development to meet design standards that ensure that new growth complements the existing quality of the City’s existing neighborhoods. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY69 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Housing and NeighborhoodsNORTH FORKCROSSINGBRIDGEPARKDUBLINVILLAGEWEST BRIDGEMETROCENTERHISTORICDISTRICTTHE CORNERSAMLINOU CAMPUSMUIRFIELD SQUARESHOPS ATMUIRFIELD PARKWOODSHAWNEE HILLSSUMMITVIEWKILEVILLEAVERYCROSSINGWILCOXCROSSINGWOERNER TEMPLESUGAR RUNCROSSINGJACQUEMIN FARMSTARTANWESTASHERTONPERIMETER CENTERCOSGRAYFIELDSThe map recommends where Dublin can best employ suggested residen-tial land uses to achieve its housing goals in addition to the Growth Framework. This map indicates residential land use in realtion to key activity centers across the Planning Area.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYHousing and Neighborhoods | Envision Dublin Community Plan 70PurposeThe Economic Development chapter will seek to strengthen the City’s robust economy, and commercial centers and major corridors. It will provide key priorities and recommendations that can improve the overall business climate and encourage new investment in Dublin’s burgeoning growth areas. It focuses on approaches to invigorating the City’s aging business parks with more contemporary neighborhood areas that offer diverse employment opportunities. The chapter also explores workforce development as a strategy to strengthen Dublin’s employment base.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY71 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development
Dublin has a thriving economy that, paired with its exceptional quality of life, lures investment, innovation, and a skilled workforce. A historically healthy real estate market, connection to major transportation infrastructure, and proximity to Columbus have laid the foundation for a strong local economy and future prosperity. Community members repeatedly associated Dublin with innovation in face-to-face meetings, stakeholder interviews, and through the online survey and mapping exercise. They emphasized the importance of the City’s economic stability and fiscal sustainability. However, changes in how people work presents an opportu-nity to rethink the corporate office segment of Dublin’s real estate market - to capitalize on underutilized properties and adapt policies that ensure a prosperous future. Key stake-holders, and the resident community stressed the need to utilize available properties strategically. They expressed a desire to see efforts to use existing vacant commercial and office spaces and to encourage infill development before new development. Looking forward, Dublin’s potential for growth and pros-perity is not just a vision, but a tangible reality that can be achieved. By ensuring a workforce that can meet the labor demands of the regional, national, and global corporations that are attracted to the City, Dublin can encourage sustain-able economic development in the years ahead. The City’s commitment to maintaining a welcoming and supportive business climate, while adapting to take advantage of changes in the corporate office real estate market, will continue to enhance its appeal as a place to start or grow businesses, innovate, and make a career.The Economic Development chapter builds on the proven record of Dublin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and recom-mends strategies to align future growth and policies best with repositioning the existing business districts, fostering a business-friendly environment that helps build a skilled workforce, and leveraging events and the hospitality industry to invigorate the City’s economy further. Lastly, the planning area is categorized into three growth areas in an economic development framework that should be used to guide future commercial and industrial land uses and development. In addition to the Economic Development chapter, please see Chapter ## - Special Area Plans for detailed recommen-dations for commercial and industrial areas encompassed within the six special areas in the community.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT06WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development 72Goal and Objectives for Economic DevelopmentFOSTER AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY THAT SUPPORTS A STRONG, RESILIENT TAX BASE. To achieve this goal, Dublin can pursue the following objectives:ۢRetain and support existing businesses.ۢReposition aging business parks as premier employment destinations for the future.ۢMaintain Dublin’s regional/national position as an employment hub for corporate, technology, and health and medical sectors.ۢUphold the City’s long-standing policy of an overall land use mix of 60% residential and 40% non-residential development. ۢPromote entrepreneurship and small business growth.ۢIncrease local tourism.ۢIncrease workforce job readiness.ۢProtect long-term economic development resources and opportunities.ۢDiversify the City’s economic base.The goal and objectives of the Economic Development Chapter were developed in response to what we heard from the community, an analysis of existing conditions, and a review of relevant past planning efforts and align with the objectives and strategies in Dublin’s 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY73 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic DevelopmentMost Sustainable.Through cultivating a welcoming business climate, being dynamic to respond to innovation and the needs of diverse industries and businesses, supporting a skilled workforce, diversifying its economic base, and prudent fiscal planning, Dublin can ensure the sustainability of its economy.Most Connected.By supporting reliable high-speed internet and planning for and improving transportation infrastructure, Dublin can continue to be one of the most connected cities attracting regional, national, and global corporations to the City and ensuring a skilled workforce to meet their labor demands.Most Resilient.Encouraging diverse housing options and the development of complete neighborhoods, supporting the development of quality corridors and business nodes, and supporting adaptation of underutilized and vacant business parks will make Dublin’s economy the most resilient to changes in the economy, how people work, and will enable the City to adjust to the changing preferences and requirements of the corpora-tions that call Dublin home or will in the future.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development 74REPOSITION BUSINESS DISTRICTS Dublin’s business districts constitute the core of its economic development. The districts are home to a long list of successful local, regional, national, and international businesses. According to the Dublin Economic Develop-ment, the total economic activity from Dublin companies is in excess of $8 billion per year, representing 7.4 percent of the $108 billion worth of goods and services produced in the Columbus MSA.The business districts in Dublin encompass a variety of development potentials ranging from urban mixed-use opportunities to high-tech offices to light and clean manu-facturing uses. Dublin business districts include:ۢBridge Street DistrictۢEmerald Corporate DistrictۢBlazer Research DistrictۢMetro Office DistrictۢPerimeter Commerce DistrictۢShier Rings Techflex DistrictۢWest Innovation DistrictHowever, the COVID-19 pandemic and technology today have disrupted the way we work, resulting in more employees working either entirely remotely or in a hybrid fashion and a rising expectation for flexibility in where and when people work. This has increased vacancies in Dublin’s business parks and is a challenge to the City’s commercial real estate market. Still, it also presents an opportunity for Dublin to reimagine the corporate work-space of the future. The following recommendations can help Dublin reposition its business parks to encourage sustainable and resilient economic development. Dublin target industries include:1. IT2. Medical Biosciences & Healthcare3. Corporate HQs & Managing Offices4. Business Services5. Automotive R&D & LogisticsTHE BETA DISTRICT The Beta District concept was initiated in 2014 through collaborative efforts among public, private, and academic entities situated along the 33 Smart Mobility Corridor. Located in the Columbus Region, The Beta District spans several cities and counties across Central Ohio, including Columbus, Dublin, Marysville and Union County. This cooperative venture aims to attract innovative businesses to the area, with a focus on sectors such as ag-tech, healthcare, automotive manufacturing, logistics & distri-bution, transportation, insurance, technology, finance, smart cities, and aerospace. It offers a smart infrastructure ecosystem and living labs, facilitating cross-industry resource access and collaboration for pioneering projects.DUBLINK TRANSPORT Dublink Transport, owned by the City of Dublin, is a broadband connection initiative facilitating data transportation from office buildings to local carri-er-neutral data centers at no expense. Operating across Dublin, and nearby communities, Dublink is not an internet service provider but provides a connection to the user’s chosen service provider. With various locations serviced by Dublink Trans-port, businesses along the 125+ mile network can access critical broadband internet providers from the get-go.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY75 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development
ADAPTIVE REUSEThe core of Dublin’s commercial building stock dates back to the 1980s and 90s. Despite the City’s legacy of success in attracting large employment and single-site company destinations, traditional office parks are not aligned with the demand for dense, live-work-play environments, presenting a need for diversity through new development.Reduced demand for office space may present an oppor-tunity to put office buildings to new uses. Adaptive reuse is the most sustainable way to utilize an existing building to meet a community’s needs. Converting office buildings to residential, retail, and other mixed-uses can be an effective strategy to accommodate employees’ desires to balance work, health, and well-being by living closer to work, ameni-ties, and services. Adaptive reuse of office buildings can also help Dublin add more diversity to its housing stock and increase housing attainability.CAPITALIZE ON UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIESIn addition to adaptive re-use of existing office buildings, Dublin can encourage the construction of mixed-use and multifamily development on undeveloped sites and in underutilized parking lots in the districts. Residential and mixed-use infill development would provide a variety of housing options for professional close to their jobs and increase the customer base for local businesses in and around the district. This will help the City achieve its goal of increasing housing diversity and attainability while main-taining and even enhancing the character of its existing neighborhoods. Requirements for high-quality design and support for mixed-use development can result in attractive, walkable, complete neighborhoods close to employment centers.METRO CENTER REDEVELOPMENT Metro Center in the Dublin Corporate Area is ripe for repositioning from a 20th century business park to a 21st century center of employment and active living. The City’s Metro Place visioning processes, completed in 2021, recommended that the Metro Center be redeveloped to provide more diverse office options mixed with restaurants, retail, and residential uses set in a walkable environment. With the help of a team of urban design and landscape architecture consultants, the City is completing a plan for transforming the area into a desirable and active community and employ-ment center. The plan for this ambitious and exciting repositioning project is expected to be completed in August 2024.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEconomic Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 76FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSISKey FindingsThe results indicate the City’s current residential development base is not paying its own way, which is not surprising given the municipal revenue structure for Ohio cities, which favors at place employment (meaning withholding tax stays in the jurisdiction a person is employed). As the long-term effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on nonresidential space needs and the ability of employees to work at home become better known, these may have an effect on the City’s revenue raising abilities.That being said, the City of Dublin has done an excellent job developing a framework for funding growth through its economic development poli-cies and use of various Tax Increment Finance Districts. It is clear that the City of Dublin does not have many of the budgetary constraints that most of our clients nationwide grapple with on an annual basis. QUALITY CORRIDORSA significant portion of Dublin’s existing economic activity and employment continues to thrive along its major corridors, including U.S. Route 33, State Route 161, and Interstate 270. These corridors are characterized by a mix of premium offices, businesses, and institutions that support the City’s economic vitality. Dublin should build upon the success of the 33 Smart Mobility Corridor initiative to expand the value of the City’s corridors for innovative mobility development while encouraging the development of quality corridors that will further attract investment, retain and create jobs, and contribute to the City’s sense of place and quality of life. Dublin’s high-visibility corridors along US 33, SR 161, and I-270 support vital employment clusters in various retail- and service-sector activities ranging from healthcare insti-tutions to local businesses. The architecture along these corridors has also established a sense of identity that sets Dublin apart from surrounding communities. Development opportunities along such highly visible corridors should be reserved to ensure the City protect its long-term economic and fiscal health. Quality architecture, well-landscaped areas, and streetscapes will continue to reinforce the stan-dards for which the City is widely known.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSۢAdopt policies that allow for the flexible development and redevelopment of business parks, including the development of a mix of multifamily housing, retail, and services and office space that adapts to changes in how people work.ۢRequire that redeveloped business parks include gathering places and facilitate active transportation including pedestrian and bicycling amenities.ۢBuild on the example of the Metro Center Redevel-opment to reposition business parks to continue to provide productive business locations that enable workers to achieve work-life balance better. ۢConsider tax incentives or financing mechanisms to encourage adaptive reuse of vacant properties along high-visibility corridors. ۢEnsure any redevelopment meets the high-quality and standard in Dublin.ۢContinue to collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to support the business districts in Dublin.ۢContinue to provide incentives to businesses that want to locate in Dublin.ۢUse buffers to mitigate exposure of incompatible land uses.ۢAdopt requirements that ensure quality design for any new development, repositioning, and redevelopment that complements and maintains Dublin’s character.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY77 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic DevelopmentCREATE DISTINCT DEVELOPMENT NODES Building from the 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan Update, Dublin can energize economic development by creating distinctive development nodes. This can enable the City to meet 21st century industrial demand for vibrant physical space while maintaining Dublin’s high-quality built environment. The Economic Development Strategic Plan Update anticipates that Dublin’s headquarters companies and concentration of information and business services industries will feel a disproportionate impact of any long-term shifts to decentralized operations or remote work but that the City also stands to gain from an increase in remote workers thanks to its quality neighborhoods and strong residential market. Distinct development nodes will attract high-paying industries and the skilled labor force they require through creating modern, flexible spaces. Efforts to develop distinct development nodes should build on the momentum in the Bridge Street, West Innovation District, and Dublin Corporate Area.BRIDGE STREET The Bridge Park/Bridge Street District, with its high-quality, dense mixed-use design, and connection to major transpor-tation networks, is primed to become a distinct develop-ment node. Building on the 2010 Bridge Street Corridor Study, it will continue to develop as Dublin’s centerpiece, connecting the City’s cultural and historical centers across the Scioto River. Though some components of the district have yet to be developed, it already contains more than 600,000 square feet of office space and 231,000 square feet of retail, 728 housing units for rent, 248 units for sale and more than 400 hotel rooms. DUBLIN CORPORATE AREA The Dublin Corporate Area offers an opportunity to use existing infrastructure and reposition its business parks to create a distinct development node. Building upon the 2017 Dublin Corporate Area Plan, which laid the ground-work for an active, walkable, residential, commercial, and recreational area, the Dublin Corporate Area can be re-imagined to accommodate residents’ changing work and lifestyle preferences and meet the needs of the busi-nesses, regional headquarters, technology firms, health-care organizations, financial institutions, and professional service providers. Its existing road network, internet and energy infrastructure, built environment, and proximity to City shopping centers, hotels, recreational facilities, and residential neighborhoods make it an ideal location for this transformation.MAKING STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN PLACE-BASED DEVELOPMENT NOW CAN HELP DUBLIN REMAIN COMPETITIVE IN THE CURRENT GROWTH CYCLE, BUT ALSO PREPARE IT TO WEATHER THE NEXT ECONOMIC DOWNTURN.- Dublin Economic Development Strategic Plan 2023WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development 78WEST INNOVATION DISTRICT The West Innovation District (WID) is a key growth area. Described by the 2017 West Innovation District Area Plan, it encompasses approximately 1,100 acres, bound by US 33 on the east, Post Road on the north, Houchard Road on the west, and Shier Pings Road on the south, mostly consists of undeveloped land. The 2017 WID Area Plan envisioned the area as a world-class innovation and research district. It provides opportunities for mixed-use, walkable development focused on research and innovation, accessible to the US 33 Smart Corridor. It has the potential to accommodate 3.9 million square feet of development and is a prime location to be cultivated as a distinct development node. The City recognizes this potential and has guided its development to establish premier innovation and research district centered around Ohio University’s recent development of an advanced academic research campus in Dublin and the new medical campus for Ohio State University. These developments could create 10,500 jobs and include a future passenger rail station. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSۢConduct economic impact analyses of new or rede-veloped nodes to capture the broader impacts of live, work, and play environmentsۢBuild on the momentum of Bridge Park/Bridge Street DistrictۢContinue to prioritize the redevelopment of Dublin Corporate Area and provide additional points of connection to alternative living/retail space.ۢContinue to market development-ready sites and streamline approval, permitting and construction processes.ۢEnsure development in the development nodes aligns with the Land Use Plan and the Special Area Plan recommendations.ۢConnect development nodes through deployment of mobility technologies.ۢConsult and coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions for development review, transportation infrastructure planning, and physical design standards for develop-ments that abut municipal boundaries.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY79 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development
BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTDIVERSIFY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESDublin’s economy, while robust, is heavily reliant on a few sectors such as corporate headquarters, business services, and information technology. However, by stra-tegically supporting the diversification of its employment opportunities, Dublin will remain resilient to economic shifts and attract cutting-edge industries. This shift will provide employment for residents of varying educational back-grounds and experience, contributing significantly to the economic and social stability of the community.TARGET INDUSTRIES As Dublin’s updated Economic Development Strategic Plan outlines, the City should concentrate on key industries that can enhance its existing business ecosystem while diversifying its employment opportunities. These industries include information technology and computer services, medical and biosciences, healthcare services, and research and development. Leveraging its strength as a corporate headquarters and its well-developed business park infra-structure, the City should focus on activities that have not been as affected by remote work, such as light manufac-turing (especially technical applications like electronics and advanced materials) and bioscience lab space (building on the development of new medical facilities complexes and momentum created by the recent arrival of several bioscience firms).SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Locally owned businesses are critical to advance economic growth and opportunities in Dublin. In addition to providing essential services to the surrounding communities, small businesses are key to a robust local economy, creating jobs and stronger social community ties. As Dublin progresses, supporting small and local businesses across the City is essential. In addition to encouraging residents to buy and shop locally, the City should engage the local business community and remediate barriers to ensure they have the space to grow and thrive in the future.INCUBATOR AND ACCELERATOR PROGRAMSTo help spur innovation and create opportunities for residents, the City can support business start-up incubators and accelerators. Incubators and accelerators can offer physical space, collaborative work environments, networking, mentorship, and educational opportunities for residents with business ideas that they are trying to grow into viable ventures or businesses working to gain traction. Business incubator and accelerator programs can attract venture capital investment from partners such as Rev1Ventures and help cultivate an innovation ecosystem that can benefit established targeted industries and start-ups by attracting skilled workers and providing training and education to workers to meet employers’ needs. Incubators and accelerators can help diversify Dublin’s economy and make it more dynamic. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEconomic Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 80WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Workforce development is crucial in encouraging resilient and sustainable economic growth in Dublin. Cultivating a diverse and multi-talented economy that is friendly to new and existing businesses is critical to ensuring Dublin continues to grow and thrive. There are several areas where the business community can attract new businesses, and improve access to jobs, wages, and the economy. The City should continue to encourage an entrepreneurial ecosystem, encourage partnerships between businesses and schools or higher education institutions, and promote the local workforce. An innovative and entrepreneurial community requires active involvement from deci-sion-makers, economic development partners, and stake-holders from businesses, large and small.Education and Employer ConnectionsSupporting the development of a skilled workforce to meet the needs of targeted industries and provide attractive career opportunities for residents begins with young people. By encouraging connections between employers and the City’s high schools and the region’s many colleges and universities including Ohio University’s Dublin Integration Center and Ohio State University’s Outpatient Care Clinic, Dublin can leverage its high-quality education system and proximity to major employers to help facilitate the creation of training and career paths into targeted industries including technology and health care. They also allow high school students to begin to network opening career opportunities when they finish their degree. Connection programs can enable college students to gain skills and experience. At the same time, they pursue their degree maximizing the value of their higher education expe-rience and preparing skilled workers to meet employers’ needs. Internships and Training, and Certifications ProgramsInternships and training, and certificate programs are two of the most effective ways to create career opportunities for residents. Both can bridge the experience and training gaps between a college degree and the needs of targeted indus-tries or assist residents as they transition careers to take advantage of rewarding, high-paying jobs. Dublin should support internship, training and certification programs to make career opportunities available to residents and meet employers’ needs.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSۢConsider the needs of target industries in crafting land use policies to enhance the City’s ability to attract these industries and create technology and computer services and bioscience as well as healthcare ecosystems.ۢCollaborate with partners such as Rev1Ventures to rein-force an entrepreneurial-friendly business environment.ۢContinue to build on the success of Riverview Village and the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center to provide space and infrastructure for remote-workers, and local and start-up businesses.ۢAdopt policies that encourage the creation of business incubators and accelerators. ۢEncourage and promote the use of community facili-ties to support training and certification programs.ۢFoster partnerships between schools, colleges and universities, and employers to increase access to and awareness of internships, vocational training, and education in skilled trades in alignment with economic opportunities.ۢSet aside space for local businesses in new developments.ۢProvide economic development incentives and resources to small businesses.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY81 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic DevelopmentTOURISMDublin has excellent potential to expand its tourism sector to diversify its economy further. Its appealing built environ-ment, public art, recreational amenities, community facili-ties, parks and natural areas, and retail and dining options make it an ideal regional tourism location. By leveraging its existing tourism assets and proactive planning, the City can grow tourism as a durable and sustainable economic driver. EVENTS AND MEETING FACILITIESDublin hosts many successful and well-attended confer-ences, meetings, and events. The Conference Center and OCLC, Ohio University Dubin Integrated Education Center, the Exchange at Bridge Park, and the Club at Tartan Fields host many large regional and national conferences. Dublin’s many hotels have meeting spaces capable of hosting business and professional association meetings. The City can build upon this component of its tourism industry by continuing to provide quality community facilities, ensuring sufficient hotel accommodations, supporting active trans-portation, including well-connected public transportation, and planning for the development of quality dining, retail, and other tourism-oriented experiences to make Dublin the obvious choice to host conferences, events and meetings.SPORTSWith Muirfield Village, Dublin is an established premier golf location, but it is also a first-class destination for hosting other sporting events. Its high-quality athletic facilities provide venues for soccer, football, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, and other sporting tournaments, from small, local events to large-scale international competitions. Further, its hotels and other amenities make it a true sports location. The City can leverage this identity to expand its tourism sector.FESTIVALSDublin is well known for its reputation as a place to visit, celebrate, and be enriched. The City is well-known for the Dublin Irish Festival, the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and the Memorial Tournament. Still, it is also popular for its other festivals, including Independence Day and Fore! Fest. Further, the lively weekly Dublin Market attracts residents and visitors throughout the summer. Dublin can lean into the popularity of these events and cement its identity as the go-to location for festivals by continuing to maintain and develop quality community facilities and an active transpor-tation network, including accessible public transportation.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSۢSupport the maintenance, improvement, and develop-ment of quality community facilities to host large meet-ings, events, sports tournaments, and festivals.ۢSupport the development of retail, dining, and other tourist-oriented businesses close to lodging and event venues.ۢPlan for active transportation, including public transit near hospitality uses that visitors can access easily.ۢPromote Dublin’s identity as a tourism location through the City’s website, branding, and partnerships with tour-ism-oriented businesses. ۢCollaborate with businesses on strategies to support housing and transportation for the low skill service industry workforceEMERGING TRENDSBased on the 2021 Update of Dublin’s Cluster-based Economic Development Data Analysis report, major declines in Dublin’s occupational employment mix during the pandemic were concentrated in low-skilled jobs in service industries, particularly sales and food services. Rebuilding these labor bases may prove chal-lenging since much of this workforce relies on non-res-ident commuters whose preferences and opportunities have shifted as a result of the pandemic. Rising housing prices in Dublin continue to make it even more difficult for these workers to live near where they work.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEconomic Development | Envision Dublin Community Plan 82ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKDublin’s commercial and industrial landscape covers a broad geographic area and responds to several markets. As such, a more localized look at commercial and industrial areas is necessary to understand how places differ and what improve-ments are appropriate in the different growth areas. This section looks at the three growth areas within the Planning Area and presents recommendations aimed at improving local land use, functionality, and character. The framework should be used in conjunction with the Special Area Plan recommendations in Chapter ##.DEVELOPMENT INTENSIFICATIONPrioritize adaptive reuse, infill, and mixed-use development. Areas identified in the Land Use Plan for development opportunity should be prioritized for a shift from suburban office model to a broader mixed-use development format. These areas will accommodate land uses including employ-ment, hotel, retail, and potentially residential uses. The area presents opportunities to guide development toward creating a distinct development node and further solidifies its sense of identity and value. The City should continue to encourage a walkable and pedestrian friendly development that resonates with modern workforce looking to live close to their jobs and around urban amenities Dublin has to offer.MAINTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTEREncourage commercial nodes that maintain the neighborhood character. The established neighborhoods and suburban offices along key corridors should experience minimal change. Within established neighborhoods, the City should identify opportunities to create a small-scale neighborhood commercial node that is easy to walk to and provides a mix of uses and amenities, making the neighborhoods complete. The mix of uses can include:ۢsmall-scale and pedestrian-oriented retail,ۢoffice,ۢcommercial uses integrated into the existing community.Such nodes help establish a focal point of vibrancy and activity conveniently located in residential neighborhoods. In established suburban offices and business parks, the City should adopt design standards that encourage multimodal transportation and complement Dublin’s built environment.NEW GROWTH AREADiversify employment opportunities. Where commercial and industrial development in new growth areas is identified in the Land Use Plan, it should encourage a variety of employment opportunities that align with the City’s economic development goals and aspirations. Industrial land uses in the area is appropriate for facilities that involve manufacturing, processing, storage, and distribution of goods and materials, including resource production, processing, and/or extraction. Meanwhile, the Flex Innovation use caters to a mix of non-residential employment, including administrative, engineering, research, and development, offices, wholesaling, and business incubator space. As development gains traction in the area, coordination with adjoining jurisdictions would be required. As the area supports a variety of housing options that allow people to live closer to jobs, the City should consider including natural space and extending the public park systems to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and walkability. In addition to pockets of mixed-use developments that serve the adjacent community, the area provides flexibility necessary to attract targeted industries and fosters a diverse economic base for Dublin.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY83 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Economic Development
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Most Sustainable. Sustainable transportation systems aim to improve public health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve quality of life. They also aim to reduce emissions and improve transportation energy efficiency through community design and planning, traffic operations, and roadway design.Most Connected. Connecting more people to more places through improved access to multi-modal transportation, this area defines goals to support economic development, advance multimodal transpor-tation options, promote equity, and focus on future growth.Most Resilient. Transportation resilience is about systems working together to provide flexible and resilient infrastructure that helps people move safely through changing conditions. It means planning ahead and being thoughtful about our long-term infrastructure, maintenance strategies and investments.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation 88INTRODUCTION The Community Plan Update process culminated in future land use recommendations that include all necessary infra-structure needs for future development including roadways improvements, utility extensions, parks and open space, and community facilities. Envision Dublin has worked hand-in-hand with other planning initiatives to ensure plans and policies related to infrastructure needs are incorporated in the Update. This includes the Active Transportation Plan and Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan, Economic Develop-ment Strategic Plan Update, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Dublin Area Housing Study, Sustainability Framework, and Metro Center Implementation Plan. This ensures that the City of Dublin will succeed in meeting the goals and objectives of the next two decades. As part of the Envision Dublin process, the Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan was updated to re-shape our growth, development, land use, and recreational spaces. Mobility is a common thread throughout these efforts, has been incorporated throughout the process, and for the first time, an Active Transportation Plan has been integrated into the Community Plan. PARADIGM SHIFT Historically, thoroughfare plans define a hierarchy of functional classifications for streets based on the need to accommodate future vehicular traffic volumes. This process was based on an evaluation of roadway capacity and level-of-service (LOS) for vehicles to determine the number of travel lanes needed for a roadway and an associated right-of-way width. Traditional thoroughfare plans have generally led to transportation networks that are auto centric with more vehicular lanes, wider intersections, and higher travel speeds, but can be difficult to use and less safe for vulner-able road users (VRU), such as pedestrians and bicyclists.Previous Community Plans relied on the traditional philos-ophy regarding how the transportation network has been prioritized, including measuring and designing for the peak traffic period of the day, while the remaining 23 hours have excess capacity. In recent public engagement processes, however, Dublin residents have emphasized safer streets, slower traffic, and more mobility options are needed. Based on this feedback, rethinking what success looks like for Dublin’s transportation network means a holistic evaluation of the public rights-of-ways to better balance safe travel within the City. As a result, a new paradigm was developed by the Envision Dublin process, which changes the order of priority of users on the roadway. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY89 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and TransportationNEW PARADIGM GOALPromote a holistic Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan network through transportation investments that are examined through the lens of the new paradigm which prioritizes the active transportation network and safety of VRUs above vehicle capacity and level of service in most locations.OBJECTIVES ۢPromote the safety of all users, including those walking and rolling, through speed management techniques and the study and design of transporta-tion improvements. ۢReplace using the traditional vehicular LOS as the transportation Key Performance Indicator with the Demand-to-Capacity (d/c) ratio when evaluating the transportation network. ۢUse a four-lane divided roadway with turn lanes and medians as the maximum roadway footprint for arterial type roadways. ۢEvaluate the adequacy of pedestrian and bicycle facil-ities as the primary criteria before evaluating vehicle capacity for lower classification roadways. ۢEvaluate a single lane roundabout first for intersection control for minor arterials and other lower classification roadways.Traditional Transportation ParadigmNew Transportation ParadigmPEDESTRIANSTRANSITBICYCLESAUTOMOBILESRIDESHAREFREIGHT AUTOMOBILESFREIGHTRIDESHARETRANSITBICYCLESPEDESTRIANSWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation 90MOBILITYToday, transportation planning efforts recognizes a para-digm shift that prioritizes active transportation, particularly the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists, followed by the analysis of roadway connectivity and travel demand.MOBILITY GOALMaximize the connectivity of Dublin’s multi-modal trans-portation network to regional multimodal systems by laying groundwork for a more transit-rich, walkable, bike-able system.OBJECTIVES ۢEncourage mode shift by enhancing the existing and future active transportation network by prioritizing that infrastructure along mobility corridors, particularly along transit routes. ۢEmbrace other modes and/or aspects of mobility, such as transit, passenger rail, micro-mobility, mobility hubs, bikes and pedestrians. ۢEncourage piloting and partnering with major employers and hotels on exploring other means for meeting daily travel needs. ۢContinue to consistently require street and multi-modal connectivity between adjacent developments, to improve residential mobility options, as well as improved access for delivery, maintenance, and emer-gency vehicles. ۢCollaborate with neighboring communities and MORPC to create regional connections with Central Ohio Greenways and other trails of significance, and specifically, promote efforts to achieve trail connectivity with the Heritage Trail, Quarry Trails Metro Park, Olen-tangy Trail/Antrim Park and the Columbus Zoo. ۢPromote Scioto River recreational opportunities in cooperation with MORPC, the Urban Land Institute of Columbus, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, and many other public and private partners throughout Central Ohio’s Rapid 5 initiative.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY91 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation
3235270270TO INTELTO INTELProposed realignment of COTA Route 35, Dublin to New Albany Proposed realignment of COTA Route 32, Dublin to Easton Proposed ODOT East-West Workforce Connector Standard COTA Line (30-60 min frequency) Rush Hour COTA Line 3532NTRANSITPublic transportation service in the Dublin area is provided by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA). As the regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio, COTA serves over 1.1 million residents with over 9 million trips annually. Currently, there are two fixed routes that serve the City of Dublin, Route 33 and Route 73, primarily serving the southwest portion of the City. COTA also operates a park-and-ride in Bridge Park, one of the busiest in the region, and a Zoo Bus in the peak season. Transit GoalExpand transit service in Dublin through partnerships and innovative transportation and mobility technologies. ObjectivesۢSupport COTA’s 2023-2027 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) goal of increasing frequency of buses on existing routes in Dublin.ۢEncourage COTA to implement the extension of two additional fixed routes to Dublin: Lines 32 and 35 identified in their SRTP.ۢParticipate in the joint Ohio Department of Trans-portation (ODOT)/COTA East-West Workforce Connector Study, analyzing transit service along I-270, connecting Dublin to New Albany, in light of Intel’s effect on the region.ۢReview and analyze service options for the Dublin Connector micro-transit service for eligible residents and commuters, such as a new COTA//Plus zone in Dublin as included in the COTA SRTP.EXISTING COTA LINES + COTA SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 92PHASE 1 - DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS TO BETHEL ROADPhase 1 Phase 1 StationsPHASE 2 - BETHEL ROAD TO BRIDGE PARKPhase 2 Phase 2 StationsBRIDGE PARKSHAMROCK BLVDMARTIN RDKRIER DR / TULLER PKWYWEST CASE RDRESLER DRPICKFORDE DRDIERKER RDREED RDGODOWN RDOLENTANGY PLAZABETHEL PARK & RIDEJASONWAY AVETHOMAS LNUNION CEMETERYHARLEY DRLANE AVE / WOODY HAYES DRJOHN H HERRICK DRKING AVE3RD AVENUEGOODALE BLVDFRONT ST Rail line Proposed Dublin Rail Station Proposed Columbus Rail Station - Downtown Proposed Hilliard Rail StationNEIL AVECSXNDDPHASE 3 - BRIDGE PARK TO DUBLIN RAIL STATIONPhase 3Further analysis is needed to identify potential LinkUS stations between Bridge Park and the proposed passenger rail station in Dublin, which would serve as the terminus of the LinkUS Northwest Corridor. LINKUS BUS RAPID TRANSITBus Rapid Transit (BRT) is an advanced high-quality transit system that delivers fast and efficient service that may include dedicated lanes, busways, traffic signal priority, off-board fare collection, elevated platforms and enhanced stations. The LinkUS Northwest Corridor connects Dublin with Downtown Columbus and points of interest in between.LinkUS BRT GoalSupport the implementation of BRT in Central Ohio to address growth, affordability and opportunity gaps for the region.ObjectivesۢContinue to partner with COTA, MORPC, City of Columbus and Franklin County to promote and imple-ment the Northwest Corridor BRT through Dublin.ۢEnhance rider and resident experience of BRT in Dublin through safe and convenient stops and stations.ۢIntentionally planning for transit-supportive density, scale, and last-mile connectivity along the Northwest Corridor in Dublin.ۢConnecting transit stops with existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities to create more vibrant, sustainable mode share and reduce car dependency. ۢLeverage LinkUS Transit Supportive Infrastructure (TSI) funds to promote the use of transit on the Northwest Corridor BRT route and other existing and planned transit routes.ۢContinue to develop and implement the secondary wayfinding system to inform riders/walkers how to use the bike/pedestrian system to access other parts of the community.LINKUS NORTHWEST CORRIDOR ALIGNMENTWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY93 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and TransportationUNIOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNMADIMADDDIDIMADDIMADIMADIMADDIDMDIMADMADDDIDMADDDDIMMSONSONSONSOSONSONSONSONONONNNONSONONSONNNSOSSFRANFRANFRANFRANFRANFRFRARANFRANRRRANRAAAAAANNNRANFRANNRRRAAAANNNNNFRANRANFRANRFRFRANFRANFRARRARRRAAAAANNNNNANNNNRANRANRANFRANFRAFRANFRANFRAFRAFRAFRAFRAFRRANFRANRFRRAAANNANNANNFRANANRAAANNNNNNNNNFRANRANRAAAAAAFRANNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAARANFRANRAAAAAAAAFRARANRARRRRFRAAAARANFFRAFRFRRFRAANRRFRRAARANFRANFRRRRRANRRAANFFFRFRAANFFFRAAANNFFFNFANNFRAKLINKLINKLINKLINKLINKLKLKLKKLINKLKLKLIKKLINLILDEDEDELDEDEDELDELDEEDELDEDDDEDEEDEDELDELDELDDDEDDEDDDDDEEEDELDEEDEDEDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWARWARWWAAAWARWARRREWWARWAARWWAWARAAAWARWWAWWAARRWWAAARWAARAWARWWAWAWWWAAAWWARRDUBLINWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWarner Rarner Rarner Rrner Rrner Rarner Rarner Rrner Rarner RRer RRarner RRarner RRRer Rarner Rarner Rarner RnRRRRRRRarner RRarner RRarner RRRarnerrRrner Rnrerererarnerrnereerarnerernennennnenennnearnearnarnarnarnarnraraaraaaaddddddddddddddddddddddddd331612702HHertHertiagHertiHertrtHertiHerrtiHHerrttiagertiaagtiagagtiagiagtiaggtiatiartigertiartiatrtitiagtitirtititiagtitititiagtiatiatiatiagiaiagiaaagagagagagaggggggggggggeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTairailrailrilrailrailrailrararrrrarararailraraaraairaaiailaiailaiaililailililailililililHaydenaydeneaydaydenaydennenHHaydHaydenHaydenaydeHaydenHHaydenannaaennnHHaydenHayaaayyyyyddennaydenydennaaaaaayyaydyyyydeydedddeeeeennnayaydenaydenedeneydeyRuRuuRuRRun RRunRnRunRRnRnunRnRRunnuuuunRun nnRRun RRRun Rn RRRRRRRuuuuuunRun RnRun RRRRRRRRuuunRun RRunnRun RRun nn undddddddddddddBrockkkkkkkkBrockkkooockorocccckccccckkkBrockkkBBrBrrBrroockooBroockckcccccBrockkkBrockrockkkBBBBrroBroBrock oBBBBBrrrrBBBBBBBBBBBRdRdRddRdRddRdRddddddRdddddddRdRdRRRRRRRRdddddddRRRRRRRRdRdddddGlacier Ridge Metro ParkCemeterCeCeCemeteCeCeCemeterCerCemeterCemeterCemetermeterCemeteCeCeeCeetCeCemeeCeCeCeCeCeCCCCCCCCy PikeeekeeeekekeeeeyPikekekey Pikeeey PikyPikeeyPikikeeiky PikeePiPikPikPiyPyIams R
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Proposed Planning AreaCity of DublinPlanning Area Site LocationPASSENGER RAILThe Midwest Connect rail corridor represents a potential passenger rail route that is in the FRA Corridor ID program. The Midwest Connect route is from Chicago to Fort Wayne to Columbus to Pittsburgh, which then can take passengers further east to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, and New York City.Passenger Rail GoalSupport the expansion of passenger rail in Central Ohio, connecting major job centers across the Mid-West Region of the United States.ObjectivesۢContinue leading regional efforts in support of Amtrak’s Midwest Connect route, with multimodal connectivity and supporting land uses.ۢLead strategic planning efforts to promote Dublin as the location of a vibrant state-of-the-art passenger rail station along SR 161 by advancing studies and other efforts.ۢInclude transit supportive land uses in the Future Land Use Plan and West Innovation District Special Area Plan to encourage the appropriate type of develop-ment near the rail station.ۢInclude needed transportation and mobility connec-tions in the Active Transportation and Multimodal Thoroughfare Plans to support a passenger rail station in Dublin.PASSENGER RAIL STATION LOCATIONWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 94MICRO-MOBILITYDublin supports micro-mobility modes such as scooters and bikeshare programs. The e-scooter pilot program began with 50 motorized scooters within the I-270 outer belt, which was expanded to 125 scooters distributed across the entire City based on the success of the initial project. Dublin also has nine strategically-located bikeshare stations planned using CoGo that will eventually be part of the mobility hubs shown on the following map.Micro-mobility GoalPrioritize non-vehicular modes of transportation by focusing on shared-use paths, protected bike lanes, and safety of VRUs at crossings and intersections. ObjectivesۢExpand and/or upgrade micro-mobility options currently provided in Dublin, including CoGo Bike Share and e-scooters.ۢCoordinate with other Central Ohio municipalities and organizations to leverage the power of the region to bring the best mobility options to Dublin.ۢUpdate Dublin Code to allow electric scooters and other micro-mobility devices on shared-use paths ۢPlan for wider shared-use paths and sidewalks to accommodate various modes of transportation safely and comfortably.ۢPromote the scooter, bikeshare, e-bike and other modes of transportation.ۢContinue to use scooter slow zones in areas of high activity.MOBILITY HUBSMobility Hubs provide seamless transfer points between transportation modes and mobility services, providing choices for various modes of transportation. Dublin has identified the Phase 1 and Phase 2 locations as shown on the map. As mobility options expand and diversify, Mobility Hubs will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality, conve-nience, and experience of multimodal travel in Dublin.Mobility Hub GoalProvide safe, comfortable and equitable mobility hubs to enhance the quality of life and affordability of transportation options.ObjectivesۢStrategically locate Mobility Hubs along key mobility corridors including BRT, bus, bike, and greenways for maximum impact.ۢImprove mobility options by advancing plans for Mobility Hubs, co-locating at least two modes of transportation in each hub, and providing convenient facilities to transition between modes.ۢConstruct attractive, contemporary, technically-con-nected and well-lit mobility hubs that are expandable and incorporate place-making components that improve public health.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY95 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation
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4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$0-6.#64MOBILITY HUB LOCATIONS BY PHASEPhase 1Future PhasesPhase 2WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 96BICYCLESDublin has a more robust bicycle network than many other communities in the region. There are more than 150 miles of shared-use paths in Dublin, which in part is why it was awarded the prestigious League of American Bicyclists “Silver Bike Friendly Community” designation. As the first community in Ohio to achieve this status, Dublin must not stop here, but rather continue in the quest for even higher awards of gold or platinum.Bicycle GoalCreate a premier active transportation network in Dublin by re-imagining the transportation network and defining a functional hierarchy of non-vehicular facilities, such as bicycle, pedestrian and scooter facilities, based on function and context of the route. ObjectivesۢEnhance the bicycle network to provide routes for commuting, connecting, and local trips.ۢInvest in the development of a Signature Trail that connects east-west across the city.ۢPrioritize the Signature Trail, incorporating natural elements in its own alignment, using a wider path section than is typically seen on shared-use paths in Dublin.ۢIncorporate on-street bike facilities physically sepa-rated from vehicular traffic for safety or are part of a wider shared-use path parallel to the road on Commuter Routes.ۢInclude a shared-use path adjacent to the roadway for Connector Routes.ۢSelect the appropriate facility type for Local Routes, either separated shared-use paths or on-street facil-ities, based on safety and comfort in mixed traffic, using volume and speed as the criteria.ۢContinue to develop the bicycle network to allow non-vehicular trips to be made by encouraging development to install covered and secure bicycle parking, and shower and changing facilities for cycling commuters.ۢCreate an infrastructure theme for the Central Ohio Greenway named Emerald TrailۢMaintain the Glacier Ridge-Coffman Park signed route.ۢProvide secondary wayfinding for the named Bike Loops shown on the following map.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY97 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation$04 (3 ":
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Road SegmentFromToNumber of Lanes (Existing)Number of Lanes (Planned)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Existing)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Planned)Recommended Cor-ridor ClassificationBike Clas-sificationCharacterAvery RoadWoerner Temple RoadUS 33 Interchange4D 4D 124124 ArterialCommuter Route Traditional DublinAvery RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard Woerner Temple Road 24D 124124 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinAvery RoadMuirfield DriveGlick Road2/3 2/3 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteAvery-Muirfield Drive Post RoadAvery Road4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinAvery-Muirfield Drive US 33 InterchangePost Road4D 4D 150150 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinBlazer Memorial Parkway Rings RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard 4D 4D 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteBlazer Memorial Parkway Rings RoadFrantz Road2/3 2/3 6060 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteBlazer to Metro Pl Connector Blazer ParkwayMetro Place SouthNA 2D NA60 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteBrand RoadAvery RoadHyland-Croy Road22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteBrand RoadAvery RoadDublin Road22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteBrandonway DriveBrand RoadDublin Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteBridge Park AvenueVillage ParkwaySawmill Road4/5 4/5 100100 District ConnectorUrban/VillageBridge Park AvenueRiverside DriveVillage Parkway2/3 2/3 75 - 80 75 - 80 District ConnectorUrban/VillageBridge Street (US 33/SR 161) Frantz RoadRiverside Drive4/5 4/5 112112 Corridor Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageBright RoadEmerald ParkwaySawmill Road24D 60100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCampus DriveUniversity BlvdCosgray RoadNA 2D NA60 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCampus DriveSR 161University Blvd2D100 - 112 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCarnoustie DriveMuirfield DriveGlick Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteChurchman RoadCosgray RoadRings Road2D 2D 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteChurchman Road Extension (South)Rings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension NA 2D NA72 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCoffman RoadEmerald ParkwayNorth High School Drive 4/5 4/5 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter RouteCoffman RoadNorth High School Drive Brand Road2/3 2/3 8080 Commuter Boulevard Commuter RouteCommerce PkwyPost RoadPerimeter Drive22 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCorazon DriveHyland-Croy RoadManley Road2D 2D 60-80 60-80 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteCosgray RoadDublin South Corp. Limit Tuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)24D 100120 ArterialConnector RouteCosgray RoadChurchman RoadSR 16124D 100102 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinCosgray RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Churchman Road22D 6070 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Urban/VillageDale DriveSR 161 (West Dublin-Granville Road)Tuller Road2/3 2/3 60-80 60-80 District ConnectorUrban/VillageDublin Center DriveSawmill RoadMartin Road2/3 2/3 6060 District ConnectorUrban/VillageDublin Methodist Lane Avery-Muirfield Drive atHospital Drive12 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteMULTIMODAL THOROUGHFARE PLAN TABLEWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 108Road SegmentFromToNumber of Lanes (Existing)Number of Lanes (Planned)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Existing)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Planned)Recommended Cor-ridor ClassificationBike Clas-sificationCharacterDublin Road (SR 745) Dublin North Corp. Limit Emerald Parkway2/3 2/3 8080 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route RiverDublin Road (SR 745) Emerald ParkwayBridge Street (SR 161) 2/3 2/3 80-100 80-100 Corridor ConnectorUrban/VillageDublin Road (SR 745) Bridge Street (SR 161)Karrer Place2/3 2/3 8080 Corridor ConnectorUrban/VillageDublin Road (SR 745) Karrer PlaceFrantz Road2/3 2/3 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RiverDublinshire DriveEarlington ParkwayWynford Drive22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteEarlington PkwyBrand RoadCoffman Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteEast Bridge StreetRiverside DriveSawmill Road4D 2D 115115 Corridor Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageEiterman RoadShier Rings RoadRings Road2D 2D 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RuralEiterman RoadShier Rings RoadUniversity Blvd22D 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteEiterman RoadUniversity BlvdCampus Drive22 VARIES 70 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RuralEmerald ParkwaySouth Corporation Limit Riverside Drive4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinEmerald ParkwayRiverside DriveHard Road4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinEmerald ParkwayHard RoadSawmill Road4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinFrantz RoadSouthern Bridge Street District LimitTuttle Crossing Boulevard 4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinFrantz RoadBridge Street (SR 161)Southern Bridge Street District Limit4D 4D 110110 Corridor ConnectorUrban/VillageGlick RoadDublin RoadRiverside Drive2/3 2/3 80100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RiverGlick RoadAvery RoadDublin Road22 8080 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralHard RoadCladdaugh LaneSawmill Road4/5 4/5 80-100 80-100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinHard RoadRiverside DriveCladdaugh Lane2/3 2/3 80-100 80-100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinHospital DrivePerimeter DriveHospital Drive2/3 2/3 80-100 80-100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route Traditional DublinHospital DriveHospital DriveAvery-Muirfield Drive 2/3 2/3 80-100 80-100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteHouchard RoadRings RoadNew Road122D 5580 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinHouchard RoadNew Road1Shier Rings Road Extension 22D 5580 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralHouchard RoadRailroadSR-16122D 5580 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Urban/VillageHouchard Road Extension (North)SR-161US-42NA 2D NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteHouchard Road Extension (South)Cosgray RoadRings Road/Tuttle Crossing ExtensionNA 2D NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralHyland-Croy RoadPost RoadBrock Road22D 80100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route RuralHyland-Croy RoadBrock RoadWells Road22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY109 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and TransportationRoad SegmentFromToNumber of Lanes (Existing)Number of Lanes (Planned)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Existing)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Planned)Recommended Cor-ridor ClassificationBike Clas-sificationCharacterIams RoadRings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension 22 5080 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralIams Road Extension Rings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension NA 2 NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralIndustrial ParkwayUS 42Memorial Drive24D 60-100 100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RuralIndustrial ParkwayMemorial DriveSR 1614D 4D 100100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteInnovation DriveWilcox RoadEmerald Parkway2/3 2/3 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteJerome RoadManley Road Brock Road22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RuralJohn Shields Parkway Riverside DriveVillage Parkway22 7575 District ConnectorJohn Shields Parkway SR 161Dublin Road2/3 2/3 8080 District Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageJohn Shields Parkway (Bridge) Dublin RoadRiverside Drive-4/5100 District Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageKrier DriveSouth Dublin Corp. Limit Martin Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteManley RoadJerome RoadAvery Road22 8080 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralMcKitrick RoadHyland-Croy RoadJerome Road2/3 2/3 8080 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralMcKitrick RoadUS 33Hyland-Croy Road22 8080 Connector Boulevard Connector Route RuralMemorial DriveAvery RoadDublin Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RiverMitchell-Dewitt Road Warner RoadHouchard Road Extension (North)22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteMitchell-Dewitt Road (Relocated)Industrial ParkwayHouchard Road Extension (North)NA 2 NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteMuirfield DriveAvery-Muirfield DriveGlick Road4D 4D 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinNew RampUniversity BlvdAvery RoadNA 3 NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinNew Street1Houchard RoadWarner RoadNA 2/3 NA80 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinNew Street2Shier Rings Road Extension New Road1NA 2 NA65 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteNew Street3Shier Rings Road Extension Houchard Road NA 2 NA65 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteNew Street4University BlvdCosgray RoadNA 4D NA102 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route RuralNew Street4Hospital DriveUniversity BlvdNA 3* NA100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinNew Street5Iams RoadHouchard RoadNA 2 NA65 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteNew Street6Tuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Rings RoadNA 2 NA65 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RoutePerimeter DriveHolt Rd./Perimeter Loop Drive Avery-Muirfield Drive 4/5 4/5 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinPerimeter DriveCommerce ParkwayEmerald Parkway4/5 4/5 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinPerimeter DriveHolt Rd./Perimeter Loop Drive Commerce Parkway2/3 2/3 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 110Road SegmentFromToNumber of Lanes (Existing)Number of Lanes (Planned)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Existing)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Planned)Recommended Cor-ridor ClassificationBike Clas-sificationCharacterPerimeter Drive (West of Avery-Muirfield)Avery-Muirfield Drive Post Road 4/5 4/5 100 100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinPerimeter Loop Road Avery-Muirfield DrivePerimeter Drive2/3 2/3 60-80 60-100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RoutePost RoadEmerald ParkwaySR 161/Frantz Road4/5 4/5 100100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Urban/VillagePost RoadAvery-Muirfield DriveCommerce Pwky22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RiverPost Road (West)US 33/Post Road Interchange Hyland-Croy Road2/3 4D 100125 ArterialCommuter Route Traditional DublinPost Road (West)Hyland-Croy RoadPerimeter Drive4/5 4/5 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinPost Road (West)Perimeter DriveAvery-Muirfield Drive 22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route RuralRings RoadFrantz RoadEmerald Parkway4/5 2D 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinRings RoadDublin RoadFrantz Road22 6060 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteRings RoadAvery RoadCosgray Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteRings RoadCosgray RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route Urban/VillageRiverside Drive (SR 257) Emerald ParkwayGlick Road44 112112 ArterialConnector Route RiverRiverside Drive (SR 257) SR 161 (West Dublin-Granville Road)Emerald Parkway4D 4D 112112 Corridor Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageRiverside Drive (US 33) Dublin South Corp. Limit SR 16122 120120 ArterialConnector Route RiverSawmill RoadI-270 InterchangeFranklin-Delaware County Line 66 105-120 120 ArterialSawmill RoadSR 161 (West Dublin-Granville Road)I-270 Interchange4D 4D 160160 ArterialSells Mill DriveMuirfield DriveEarlington Parkway22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteShamrock Boulevard Banker DriveStoneridge Lane4D 4D 100100 District Connector Local Route Urban/VillageShamrock Boulevard Bridge Park AvenueBanker Drive22/3 100100 District Connector Local Route Urban/VillageShier Rings RoadCosgray RoadAvery Road22 100100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route Traditional DublinShier Rings RoadAvery RoadEmerald Parkway22 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route Traditional DublinShier Rings Road (Overpass) Emerald ParkwayMetro Place NorthNA 2D NA100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinShier Rings Road Extension Shier Rings RoadNew Road1NA 4D NA102 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinShier Rings Road Extension New Road1Cemetery PikeNA 2 NA100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinSR 161Tuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Cosgray Road24D 60100 ArterialCommuter Route RuralSR 161Cosgray RoadIndustrial Parkway4D 4D 140140 ArterialCommuter Route RuralSR 161 (Post Road)Industrial ParkwayUS 33/Post Road Interchange 6D 6D 150150 ArterialCommuter Route RuralWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY111 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation
Road SegmentFromToNumber of Lanes (Existing)Number of Lanes (Planned)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Existing)Right-of-WayWidth (ft) (Planned)Recommended Cor-ridor ClassificationBike Clas-sificationCharacterTullymore DriveHyland-Croy RoadAvery-Muirfield Drive 22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)SR 161US 42NA 2D NA100 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Avery RoadCosgray RoadNA 4D NA116 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Cosgray RoadSR 161NA 4D NA180 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinTuttle RoadFrantz RoadDublin Road22 8080 Connector Boulevard Connector RouteUniversity BlvdShier Rings RoadEiterman Road4D 4D 100 - 110 100 - 110 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinUniversity BlvdEiterman RoadSR 161NA 4D NA100 - 110 Commuter Boulevard Commuter Route Traditional DublinVillage ParkwayTuller RoadBridge Park Avenue22 8080 District Connector Connector Route Urban/VillageVillage Parkway/Emerald ConnectorTuller RoadEmerald ParkwayNA 2/3 NAVaries District Connector Connector RouteWareham DriveTullymore DriveWestbury Drive22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWestbury DriveWareham DriveBrand Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWexford Woods Drive Avery RoadTullymore Drive22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWilcox RoadWoerner Temple RoadShier Rings Road22 7070 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWilcox RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard Dublin South Corp. Limit 22 100100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWindwood DriveBrandonway DriveDublin Road22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWoerner Temple Road Avery RoadEmerald Parkway4D 2D 100100 Connector Boulevard Connector Route Traditional DublinWoerner Temple Road Eiterman RoadAvery Road2D 2D 100100 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWyandotte Woods Boulevard Riverside DriveEmerald Parkway22 8080 Neighborhood Boulevard Local RouteWynford DriveDublinshire DriveTullymore Drive22 6060 Neighborhood Boulevard Local Route* - 2 Westbound Lanes/1 Eastbound LaneWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 112STREET CLASSIFICATIONSStreet Classification GoalConsistent with the combination of the mobility and roadway network elements into one new plan, and the shift in transportation priorities, develop a new system of street classifications that is more inclusive of all modes of transportation, namely the Arterial, Commuter Boulevard, Connector Boulevard, Neighborhood Boulevard, and Shared Street.ObjectiveEstablish a new system of street classifications to include Arterials, Commuter Boulevards, Connector Boulevards, Neighborhood Boulevards and Shared Streets with the definitions and design considerations detailed below:ۢArterial—combines the traditional major arterial with separated bicycle/pedestrian facilities on both sides. Arterials serve to move vehicular traffic to and from freeways, such as I-270 and US 33 in Dublin. Arterials represent the one street classification where efficient vehicle travel remains prioritized, recognizing that the private automobile continues to be a key component of travel in and around Dublin. Separated bicycle and pedestrian facilities support VRUs, and to keep reasonable crossing lengths, arterials are recom-mended be a maximum of four lanes wide, with turn lanes as needed.ۢCommuter Boulevard—combines the traditional minor arterial with commuter bike routes. Commuter boule-vards accommodate trips of moderate length with a focus on user safety regardless of mode. Compared to an arterial, there is typically less vehicle traffic and more potential for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Active transportation facilities can be shared-use path (SUP) on both sides or protected bike lane (PBL) and sidewalk (SW). Commuter Boulevards are normally two to four lane facilities and provide more access points to destinations than Arterials. These facilities provide a link between Arterials and Connector Boulevards.ۢConnector Boulevard—combines the traditional minor arterial with connector routes. Connector Boulevards provide connectivity between the more heavily traveled Commuter Boulevards and smaller streets associ-ated with more residential areas. Active transporta-tion facilities on Connector Boulevards are typically characterized by an SUP on both sides of the roadway though some areas may use one SUP and one SW. The number of vehicle lanes vary from two to four and vehicle parking may be provided on Connector Boule-vards in an urban context.ۢNeighborhood Boulevard—combines traditional collector streets with SUP and SW. Neighborhood Boulevards are located within residential areas and collect and distribute traffic to and from the residential streets (Shared Streets). The Neighborhood Boule-vard functions as a neighborhood thoroughfare for all modes and typically includes one sSUP and one SW. These streets are characterized by two vehicle lanes, on-street parking, stop controlled intersections, and may or may not have residential driveways.ۢShared Street—allows for a mix of modes within a traditional local street environment. Shared Streets mainly occur in residential neighborhoods and connect directly to Neighborhood Boulevards or other Shared Streets. Shared Streets are typically lined with single-family homes, residential driveways, on-street parking, and sidewalks on both sides of the street. Vehicles and bicyclists share the street given the low traffic volumes and vehicle speeds.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY113 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation6 F L R W R 5 L Y H U
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Two-Lane (2D) Commuter Boulevard Or Connector Boulevard Retrofit From A Four-Lane Divided (4D)See the Streetscape Facilities Table for details on facility standards Neighborhood BoulevardShared StreetStreetscape StandardsActive TransportationSW: 6-feet minPBL: 6-feetTransit StopsBike Lane Buffer5-foot minTree Lawn8-foot minNumber of Lanes2/3Lane WidthsMin 10-11 feetSpeed Limit (mph)35-40Total R/W75-80 feetStreetscape StandardsActive TransportationSUP: 11-foot minSW: 5-foot minTree Lawn8-foot minNumber of Lanes2Lane Widths11 feetOn Street ParkingLikelySpeed Limit (mph)25-35Total R/W65 feetStreetscape StandardsActive TransportationSW: 6-foot minTree Lawn8-foot minNumber of Lanes1 to 2Lane Widths11 feetOn Street ParkingOne or Both SidesSpeed Limit (mph)25Total R/W50-60 feetWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 116Two-Lane Rural Commuter Boulevard or Connector BoulevardSee the Streetscape Facilities Table for details on facility standards Public Service StreetSee the Streetscape Facilities Table for details on facility standardsStreetscape StandardsActive TransportationSUP: 11-foot minShoulder4-foot unpavedNumber of Lanes2Lane Widths11 feetOpen Drainage (Ditch)VariableSpeed Limit (mph)24-45Total R/W80-100 feetStreetscape StandardsActive TransportationShared SpaceOn Street ParkingNot RequiredNumber of LanesNo MarkingsLane WidthsN/AUtility EasementVariableSpeed Limit (mph)15Total R/W24 feetWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY117 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and TransportationOff-Street FacilitiesSTREET TYPESRIGHT-OF-WAY (FT)# OF LANESLANE WIDTH (FT)MEDIAN /TURN LANEON-STREET PARKINGTREE LAWN STREET TREES NOTESArterial 100-120 4-5 11-12Median width can vary when used; turn lane width: 10-11 feetNot required, 9-feet min where usedRequired, 8’ preferred, 5' minRequired with 8' tree lawn; low vegetative buffer with narrow tree lawn Shared-use path: 11' preferred, 10' minCommuter Boulevard80-100 2-4/5 10-11Medians not required, but width can vary; turn lane width: 10-11 feetNot required, 9’ min where usedRequired, 8’ preferred, 5' minRequired with 8' tree lawn; low vegetative buffer with narrow tree lawn Can use two shared-use paths or six-foot wide protected bike lanes with 5' sidewalk on each side of roadConnector Boulevard75-100 2-4/5 10-11Medians not required, but width can vary; turn lane width: 10-11 feetNot required, 9’ min where usedRequired, 8’ preferred, 5' minRequired with 8' tree lawn; low vegetative buffer with narrow tree lawn Shared-use path: 11' preferred, 10' minNieghborhood Boulevard60-65 2 10-12 N/ANot required, 9’ min where usedOptionalRequired with 8' tree lawn; low vegetative buffer with narrow tree lawn Shared-use paths should be a minimum of 11' and sidewalks should be 6' wide. Shared Streets 60No markingsN/A N/A 1 side min, 8’ wideRequired, 8’ preferred, 5' minRequired with 8' tree lawn; low vegetative buffer with narrow tree lawn Maximum vehicle speeds 25 mph. Markings foron-street parking not required to promote flexibility in use of streetStreetscape FacilitiesWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 118CORRIDOR CHARACTERCorridor Character GoalConsider and preserve the context and character of neigh-borhoods through the design of transportation corridors, taking into consideration the context and character of surrounding areas.ObjectivesۢConsider visual impacts to the area as part of the design process. Corridor design should be sensitive to surrounding character and environment and should balance both community character and mobility.ۢAllow lower travel efficiency to create a balance between many competing needs by recognizing that community character, sense of place, surrounding land uses, as well as the efficient movement of traffic are all important elements. This may result in slightly lower levels of service on certain roadways during peak periods but upholds the community value of preserving visual character.ۢConsider alternative roadway design for unique site constraints. Wherever possible and practical, retain wooded areas in or near roadways and design road-ways to fit the surrounding topography. ۢAssess and mitigate potential impacts of future trans-portation improvements and/or new construction on historic and environmentally-sensitive areas, as well as the visual appearance of the corridor.ۢProvide adequate buffering and setbacks between improvements and historic or environmental areas to maintain their visual and physical integrity.ۢProvide adequate landscaping such as planting areas, mounding, wall treatments or other design techniques to integrate transportation improvements into sensitive areas.ۢSensitively integrate stormwater management from transportation improvements and consider alternative techniques, where possible, to ensure the integrity of historic sites and environmentally sensitive areas are not compromised.ۢEstablish the Rural, River, Urban/Village, Traditional Dublin and Signature Corridor Character types with the definitions and design considerations detailed below.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY119 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation
Rural CharacterThis character results from the cultural and historic use of the region for agricultural purposes. The roadways are typical of unincorporated areas or old township roads and are informal, evoking a sense of the past prior to develop-ment and include the following:ۢApplication of generous setbacks ranging from 100 to 200 feet.ۢIntegration of open views and vistas into adjacent development perhaps greater than 200 feet in some areas to increase the sense of openness.ۢProvision of informal landscaping that focuses on native plant species and naturalized forms. (meadows, wildflowers, grasses, wetland areas etc.)ۢUse of trees, fencerows and woodland plantings to provide additional screening and sense of enclosure.ۢPreservation of historic farmsteads, barns or outbuild-ings that emphasize the agrarian history of the area.ۢCreation of bike paths and sidewalks that are infor-mally designed as to not be entirely visible from the roadway.ۢDesign of naturalized ponds with aquatic plants and information edges.ۢIntegration of “rural” road design that may include berms, swales and/or variable medians.ۢProvision of shared entrances to minimize curb cuts and maintain openness.River CharacterThis character is primarily the result of natural processes on the land over the course of many years. The river corridor possesses dramatic topographical changes, is heavily wooded and includes the Scioto River and its tributaries.ۢUse of modest setbacks ranging from 60 to 100 feet.ۢCreation of roadway width and alignment to follow stream corridors or respond to existing natural features.ۢUse of woodland plantings and incorporation of land-forms to create topographic change and shape views.ۢIntegration of stone walls and stone outcrops to provide ties to surrounding topography.ۢCreation of meandering bike paths and sidewalks that are informally designed as to not be entirely visible from the roadway.ۢUse of stone walls and split rail fences that are tradi-tionally used in the countryside.ۢDesign of informal water features to blend with the surrounding character of the river corridor.ۢUse of swales and berms instead of constructed curb and gutter for informal feel.ۢInstallation of informal landscape designs to enhance the natural appearance along the river corridor.Traditional Dublin CharacterThis character exemplifies the high-quality standards by which Dublin’s primary roadways have been designed, built and landscaped over the past several decades to provide a very formalized and maintained roadway.ۢUse of 100-foot setbacks or equivalent to blend with surrounding developments.ۢDesign of curvilinear roads with landscaped medians and meandering bike paths.ۢInstallation of formal, maintained landscape treat-ments.ۢFocus on ponds and water features with maintained and/or hardscaped edges.ۢUse of variable mounding with landscaping to screen uses along roadways.ۢPrimarily curb and gutter design, but may include swales and berms. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 120Urban/Village CharacterStreets are a community’s “front porch.” They are the city’s most common form of open space, providing important opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and gathering. In Historic Dublin, the Bridge Street District, and more densely developed areas, streets serve as public gathering places and venues for commercial activity. Streets charac-terized as urban safely accommodate bicyclists and pedes-trians to encourage non-motorized forms of travel; the scale is highly pedestrian with cars and people sharing limited space. The urban street character is based on traditional village and modern mixed use development patterns that include grid street networks with regularly spaced blocks framed by richly detailed architecture.ۢApply street designs that are sensitive to the surrounding land uses and development context.ۢUse of pedestrian-oriented streetscapes with narrower travel lanes and on-street parking.ۢCreation of grid-like street pattern to enhance ability to walk to destinations using multiple routes.ۢInclude on-street parking to provide a physical and psychological buffer between travel lanes and sidewalks reducing the perceived travel lane widths for vehicles and making pedestrians feel safer on the sidewalks.ۢAre designed with off-street parking to the side and rear of building.ۢIntegration of service alleys and rear garage access to improve pedestrian character of streets.ۢProvide transit facilities and sidewalk curb extensions at bus stops.ۢProvide smaller building setbacks ranging from 0-25 feet to enhance the relationship between buildings and the streetscape; setback areas may be designed as an extension of the streetscape, landscape areas, or patios, as appropriate to the development.ۢAre framed by buildings designed with ground story transparency (i.e., windows), main entrances connected to sidewalks, and a high degree of architec-tural detailing to create an inviting, pedestrian-friendly experience.ۢOffer sidewalk widths appropriate for the activities and pedestrian volumes along the street, while at a minimum providing sidewalks with universally acces-sible widths, cross-slopes, grades, and surfaces.ۢContain pedestrian-scaled street lighting in addition to roadway lighting.ۢIncludes street trees and planting zones to buffer pedestrians from traffic, provide shade and visually soften hardscape areas.ۢUse small parks, plazas, patios, and public spaces to provide character along the streetscape and reinforce the street’s role as a gathering space as well as a trans-portation route.ۢProvide pedestrian amenities such as seating, news racks, recycling bins, water fountains, outdoor cafes, retail displays, and public art.ۢAre complemented by pedestrian-oriented signs inte-grated with the adjacent architecture.ۢIntegrate sustainable stormwater management within the streetscape using curb inlets, bioretention swales, tree and planter boxes, and permeable pavements, andۢAre framed by low masonry ‘street walls,’ wrought iron fences, hedges, picket fences and gates, arbors or similar elements as appropriate to the village or urban setting, to add detailing and to help define the street’s public realm where buildings are not immediately adjacent to the sidewalk (such as along parking areas).Signature CorridorsSelect corridors are designated as Signature Corridors to accentuate the corridor’s unique characteristics. The Signature Corridors are Commuter Boulevards and arterials, represented by certain visual enhancements, or other significant characteristics, to signify the corridor is unique amplifying the identified character to visitors and residents. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY121 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation6 F L R W R 5 L Y H U
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1613333270Estimated Project ImplementationCity of DublinPlanning Area BoundaryScioto RiverRailroadContext LayersLayersAs a basis for the fiscal analysis, a phasing of roadway improvements is shown in five-year increments from 2025 to 2050. The expected phasing of projects depicited in the this table includes planning level cost estimates. The actual timing for constructing these projects and the funding sources will vary depending upon the project need, the progress of an associated development, the availability of funds, and financial agreements with developments.Existing Planned2025-302030-352035-40Signature Trail2045-502040-45WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY123 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and Transportation
Road SegmentFromToTotal Costs Period (Years) AreaFundingBright RoadEmerald ParkwaySawmill Road 7,400,000 2025-30 ExistingPublicCampus DriveSR-161University Blvd 5,400,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicDublin Memorial HospitalAvery-Muirfield Drive atDublin Memorial Hospital 6,200,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicEiterman RoadSR-161Eiterman Road 7,800,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicEiterman RoadUniversity BlvdCampus Drive 6,500,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicEiterman RoadShier Rings RoadUniversity Blvd 4,600,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicEmerald ConnectorJohn Shields ParkwayEmerald Parkway 23,000,000 2025-30 Bridge Street District PublicJohn Shields Parkway East ExtensionVillage ParkwaySawmill Road 7,500,000 2025-30 Bridge Street District Private/PublicSignature TrailDaree FieldsSawmill Road 23,900,000 2025-30 Active Transportation PublicSUP Network Gaps near Schools and Mobility HubsVaries Varies 24,200,000 2025-30 Active Transportation PublicUniversity BoulevardEiterman RoadCampus Drive 14,700,000 2025-30 West Innovation PublicWoerner Temple Road/Rings Road (Protected Bike Lanes)Avery RoadFrantz Road 7,000,000 2025-30 Active Transportation PublicBlazer to Metro Pl ConnectorBlazer ParkwayMetro Place South 3,300,000 2030-35 MetroPrivateCampus DriveUniversity BlvdCosgray Road 3,700,000 2030-35 West Innovation PublicChurchman Road Extension (South)Rings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension 4,900,000 2030-35 Southwest Area PrivateEast Bridge StreetRiverside DriveSawmill Road 12,600,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District PublicJohn Shields Parkway West ExtensionKilgour PlaceDublin Road 7,400,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicKilgour PlacePost Road RelocationWest Bridge Street 2,200,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicKilgour Place Post Road RelocationShawan Falls Drive 4,300,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicNew Street4Hospital DriveUniversity Blvd 24,100,000 2030-35 West Innovation Private/PublicNew Street4University BlvdCosgray Road 13,400,000 2030-35 West Innovation Private/PublicNew Street6Tuttle Crossing Blvd Extension Rings Road 5,100,000 2030-35 Southwest Area PrivatePost Road ExtensionKilgour PlaceShawan Falls Drive 2,600,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicPost Road RelocationPost RoadKilgour Place 3,900,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicShawan Falls Drive ExtensionPost Road ExtensionKilgour Place 2,700,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicPROJECTS LISTWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 124Road SegmentFromToTotal Costs Period (Years) AreaFundingShier Rings Road (Overpass)Emerald ParkwayMetro Place North 25,200,000 2030-35 MetroPrivateStoneridge Lane ExtensionRiverside DriveExisting Stoneridge Lane 6,500,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District PublicSUP Network Gaps near Parks and AttractionsVaries Varies 24,200,000 2030-35 Active Transportation PublicTuttle Crossing Boulevard ExtensionAvery RoadCosgray Road 29,000,000 2030-35 Southwest Area PublicTuttle Crossing Boulevard ExtensionAvery RoadWilcox Road 7,500,000 2030-35 Southwest Area PublicVillage ParkwayBridge Park AveSR-161 2,900,000 2030-35 Bridge Street District Private/PublicCosgray RoadChurchman RoadSR 161 9,500,000 2035-40 Southwest Area PublicFinal SUP Network Gaps Varies Varies 24,200,000 2035-40 Active Transportation PublicHouchard RoadRailroadSR-161 11,900,000 2035-40 West Rail Station PublicJohn Shields BridgeDublin RoadRiverside Drive 55,000,000 2035-40 Bridge Street District PublicNew RampUniversity BlvdAvery Road 6,500,000 2035-40 West Innovation PublicNew Street3Shier Rings Road Extension Houchard Road 8,000,000 2035-40 West Innovation Private/PublicShier Rings Road ExtensionCosgray RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension 15,100,000 2035-40 Southwest Area Private/PublicAvery RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard Woerner Temple Road 10,500,000 2040-45 Southwest Area PublicCosgray RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed)Churchman Road 7,800,000 2040-45 Southwest Area PublicCosgray RoadDublin South Corp. Limit Tuttle Crossing Boulevard (Proposed) 4,700,000 2040-45 Southwest Area Private/PublicSR-161Tuttle Crossing Blvd Extension Cosgray Road 32,400,000 2040-45 West Rail Station PublicTuttle Crossing Boulevard ExtensionCosgray RoadSR-161 63,100,000 2040-45 Southwest Area Private/PublicIams RoadRings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension 21,500,000 2045-50 Southwest Area Private/PublicIams Road ExtensionRings RoadTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension 10,400,000 2045-50 Southwest Area Private/PublicNew Street1Houchard RoadWarner Road 34,000,000 2045-50 Southwest Area Private/PublicNew Street2Shier Rings Road Extension New Road1 14,300,000 2045-50 Southwest Area Private/PublicNew Street5Iams RoadHouchard Road 10,400,000 2045-50 Southwest Area Private/PublicShier Rings Road ExtensionTuttle Crossing Blvd Extension Cemetery Pike 27,200,000 2045-50 West Innovation PublicWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY125 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Mobility and TransportationWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYMobility and Transportation | Envision Dublin Community Plan 126PurposeThe Community Facilities and Services chapter focuses on how facilities and services impact the overall quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Facilities and services related to education, emergency services, parks and recreation, and much more are addressed, including City-managed facilities and facilities and services provided by other public entities.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY117 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services
As Dublin continues to attract new residents, the demand for high-quality community services and facilities will continue to grow. While excellent municipal services support a predictable operating environment for busi-nesses, municipal infrastructure such as public art, parks, community gateways, public gathering spaces, and street design help shape how residents experience their commu-nity. As the needs and desires of residents change over time, the City should plan for increases in service demands as well as the community’s expectation for the provision of new amenities. The Community Facilities and Services chapter recognizes the importance of community amenities and city services. It provides recommendations for practical actions the City can take to ensure that all parts of Dublin have access to quality facilities and services that sustain and enhance quality of life and support future development aims. As Dublin changes, it is vital that facilities and services keep up with demand to provide a quality living environment for all residents.COMMUNITY FACILITIESAND SERVICES08WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services 118Goal and Objectives for Community Facilities and ServicesENSURE ALL AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES THAT ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACCOUNT FOR FUTURE GROWTH OBJECTIVES.ۢMaintain high standards for Dublin’s services. ۢProvide needed facilities and enhance access to serve the population and to promote a high quality of life. ۢProvide a variety of recreational and open space facilities for all residents. ۢConsider Dublin’s place within the region for parkland and open space. ۢSupport culture and public art. ۢCoordinate with school districts to maintain excellence in the public education system. ۢContinue to maintain neighborhood safety through community policing and a proactive and engaged police force. ۢCoordinate with Washington Township to ensure emergency services and facilities continue to meet the community’s needs. ۢPreserve the Historic District and protect other historic resources in outlying areas in and beyond Dublin’s corporate boundaries. ۢEnsure the preservation of archaeological resources. ۢIncorporate sustainability best practices in community facilities and services where appropriate. The goal and objective of the Community Facilities and Services Chapter were developed in response to what we heard from the community, an analysis of existing conditions, and a review of relevant past planning efforts.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY119 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and ServicesMost Sustainable.By anticipating growth in the years to come and planning accordingly with respective service providers, Dublin is continuing its commitment to being a leader in sustainability. Ensuring the efficient and equitable distribution of new and expanded facilities and services upholds Dublin’s reputation as a city that delivers world class and efficient services to its residents, business, and visitors.Most Connected.Through innovation, conscientiousness, and forward thinking, Dublin is preparing to address the current and future needs of the community in terms of education, culture, recreation, and health services. The increased exposure to arts, parks, and culture can create a more cohesive community where residents can feel more connected and engaged. Most Resilient.Planning for increased municipal and support services aids in creating a community that prides itself as the safest place to live and is prepared to withstand and quickly recover from any crisis. Additionally, robust, reliable, and responsive facilities and services provide the foundation for a stable local envi-ronment for business and residents to thrive and be better prepared for any future uncertainty. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Facilities and Services | Envision Dublin Community Plan 120PUBLIC SERVICES Public services enhance the quality of life and contribute to the overall well-being of both residents and businesses. These include government services such as public works, police and fire, and utilities. It also includes services provided by outside agencies such as education services and access to healthcare. Maintaining and improving these services is vital to sustaining and enriching the lives of those in the community, demonstrating the City’s commitment to progress and prosperity. Dublin can take the following action to achieve its objective of providing excellent, reliable public services.CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES The City is committed to delivering high-quality, up-to-date public services to its residents to enhance efficiency and safety. Dublin provides many public services including roadway maintenance, parks and recreation, water and sewer utilities, and public safety. Collectively, these services ensure a well-maintained, safe community. As the City grows, meeting the standards of public services is crucial, guaranteeing that growth does not undermine the community’s security and appeal. Through long-term planning and close coordination with providers, Dublin can facilitate efficient and equitable distribution of quality facilities and services.Space Needs and Facility Programming Dublin operates seven major public buildings that house City staff and services. The principal administrative location is City Hall. Other include the Justice Center, Development Building, Dublin Community Recreation Center, Fleet Main-tenance Center, Dublin Service Center, and Dublin Arts Center. The City maintains other smaller facilities in addition to those described above. The City also owns the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and a variety of historic barns and small storage facilities throughout the city to enhance preservation efforts and to provide more efficient service to Dublin’s neighborhoods. The City of Dublin conducted a Space Needs/Facility Programming Analysis to evaluate the office space needs of its departments and the architectural integrity of City build-ings. Though this study was intended to identify short-term recommendations to house City employees until a future municipal building could be constructed and is now past its useful life, it is detailed and provided an in-depth analysis of City facilities. The City should continue to monitor the needs of its facilities and consider conducting a similar study, should the need arise. Commitment to Sustainability The City has adopted a Green Fleet policy in order to reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. The policy notes that the policy is intended to maintain and protect the environment in the region and that it demonstrates the City’s leadership in reducing vehicle emissions. For its efforts, the City has been recognized as a Top 50 US Government Green Fleet. This recognition is awarded based on fleet composition, fuel and emissions, policy and plan-ning, fleet utilization, education, executive and employee involvement, and supporting programs. Dublin’s Green Fleet complements initiatives outlined in the 2018-2020 Dublin Strategic Framework. The City should continue to set the standard among municipalities within the region by demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability. ENSURE ACCESS TO HEALTH FACILITIES Dublin has a robust healthcare system. Residents enjoy access to a range of medical services and facilities. The City is home to several hospitals including The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, and Mount Carmel Dublin. Additionally, there are medical centers, clinics, and specialty practices, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents and surrounding communities. As the City grows, there will be additional need for health services. There will also be an additional need to create awareness of available services, as programs are often underutilized. In the future, the City and private organi-zations should work to coordinate efforts to inform and educate the community and ensure equitable access for Dublin’s residents. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY121 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services
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WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services 126HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ASSETS Dublin’s historic resources make the City distinct and contribute significantly to its character. They enhance the community’s sense of place, stimulate the local economy, and create opportunities for civic activities. Additionally, arts and culture bring life to the City, promote its rich heritage, and contribute to community vibrancy, acting as an engine for economic activity and development. The following section provides recommendations on how Dublin should continue to promote its historic assets, public art, and cultural amenities. PROTECT HISTORIC SITES Historic resources provide important insight into the lives of earlier generations and helps residents and visitors under-stand the Dublin of today. Historic structures still standing in Dublin present evidence of daily life, as well as preserve information about construction techniques and architec-tural styles spanning several periods of history – the oldest dating back to the early 1820s. One of Dublin beautiful attractions, Historic Dublin, is a well-preserved designated historic area that reflects Dublin’s rich history and cultural significance. The many physical remnants present in Dublin, dating back over two centuries, provide a sense of the community’s agricultural history and the typical Ohio village character of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ongoing preservation efforts, spearheaded by the Archi-tectural Review Board since 1970, have been guided by a 2016 Historic and Cultural Assessment identifying over 900 relevant historical and cultural resources in Dublin. Notably, the award-winning updates to the Historic District Code and Guidelines in 2022 further enhance preservation initiatives. Redevelopment and revitalization will continue to occur in Historic Dublin, and pressure from development will begin to encroach on outlying historic farmsteads. It will be important to ensure that the quality of Historic Dublin and the rich historic character of the Dublin area be maintained and enhanced for future generations as new growth and development is considered. SUPPORT COMMUNITY ART AND CULTURE Public art throughout Dublin adds significantly to the community’s character, identity, and sense of place, enhancing community life for residents and visitors. The City should continue its commitment to public art and seek opportunities for new installations. The City should work with key stakeholders to identify potential locations for local public art, and work with partners to fund the development and installation of vetted pieces. Dublin has a history of embracing and celebrating its heritage and culture, and public art is a key part of that identity. The City should continue to work with local cultural institutions that promote public art, local artists, exhibitions, and the overall arts culture. Cultural institutions working cooperatively with the City and other stakeholders, provide positive economic impact and reinforce a rich cultural environment that attracts visitors and enriches the daily lives of residents. These institutions help maintain and define the City’s heritage and identity by supporting the community’s commitment to arts and culture.Dublin Arts Council The Dublin Art Council’s (DAC) mission statement is to engage the community, cultivate creativity, and foster life-long learning through the arts. The Council was founded in 1983 and has continued to champion the arts in Dublin over the decades. The Council has established several programs including the Art in Public Spaces projects, Visual Arts series, and DAC Sundays at Scioto concert series. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢEncourage appropriate development practices that are sensitive to known areas and sites of historic impor-tance and significance. ۢAcquire properties or options for known sites to preserve and maintain the quality of significant histor-ical locations. ۢConsider additional study of sites that could warrant nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. ۢExplore Federal and state grants and other assistance for property owners to create a better balance between preservation and the feasible utilization of structures. ۢProvide municipal support for the Dublin Historical Society as an important public institution through finan-cial and promotional support or other available means. ۢEncourage public and private art within Historic Dublin to provide information and to create ties to the past that will improve the public value of preservation efforts. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY127 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services6 F L R W R 5 L Y H U
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(PMG$PVSTF&YJTUJOH1BSLT3FTJEFOUJBM4FSWJDF"SFB.JOVUF8BMLTIFEGSPN1BSL0VUTJEF B1BSL8BMLTIFEWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYCommunity Facilities and Services | Envision Dublin Community Plan 130IMPROVE GREENWAYS AND TRAILS Like sidewalks and multi-use paths, bikeways, greenways, and trails contribute significantly towards mobility for active transportation within Dublin. According to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, green-ways and trails are recognized for their ability to connect people and place and often include either paved or natural trails, and can include looped trails within parks. Linking neighborhoods, parks, recreation facilities, attractions, and natural areas with a multi-use trail can help protect natural areas along a river and/or open space areas and provide people with a way to access and enjoy the natural areas. Multi-use trails also offer a safe, alternative form of trans-portation, and provide substantial health benefits, habitat enhancements for plants and wildlife, and unique opportu-nities for outdoor education and cultural interpretation. Dublin is home to a high-quality trail system with more than 140 miles of trails, 98% of which are paved. This means there are 2.78 miles of trails per 1000 residents, far surpassing peer communities in the Columbus area. In coordination with the CIP, the City should continue to expand its bikeway, greenway, and trail network across the community. This may require future acquisition of land or easements to construct publicly accessible routes. The expanded network should also be marketed as a tourism asset to draw visitors to the community. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢReview the PRMP’s Priority Investment Rating Analysis to inform updates to existing parks and facilities, making spaces as multifunctional in design, as possible. ۢExplore opportunities to provide parks and recre-ation opportunities in commercial districts to serve employees. These amenities could provide alternate space for meetings and remote work, areas for rest or fitness breaks and mental health benefits, and at-work window sightlines to nature. ۢContinue to connect parks through non-motorized infrastructure to ensure all residents can access parks. ۢUtilize parkland to counter urban heat as well as improve city-wide stormwater management. ۢFocus on strategic land acquisition in support of future park development including identifying parks and recreation needs that will require additional land and developing an inventory of potential properties that will accommodate the identified needs. ۢIdentify new dedicated funding options for develop-ment or enhancement of parks, recreation facilities and program services. ۢAssess the potential land acquisition for new parks and recreation facilities using the criteria outlines in the PRMP. ۢPrioritize neighborhoods for infrastructure investment that lack sidewalks or trail access. Greater priority should be given to low-income neighborhoods. ۢImplement traffic calming design strategies around parks through design elements such as raised cross-walks, speed tables, and proper signage. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY131 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Community Facilities and Services&.&3"-%1,8:$04(3 ":
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Principles relating to utilities established as part of previous Community Plan updates are still valid today. The City of Dublin models and analyzes existing utility infrastructure to determine available capacity and capacity limitations. The City strives to provide services in a safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner. As the City continues to age, infrastructure installed in the early stages of Dublin’s growth will require more preven-tative maintenance and improvements. Funding will be necessary for this maintenance effort to uphold the level of services currently provided. UTILITIES09WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 134Goal and Objectives for UtilitiesTO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY UTILITY SERVICES IN A SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER.ۢProvide for the safe and efficient delivery of high quality potable water to the community for consumption and fire protection.ۢImplement waterline extensions to growth areas consistent with the Community Plan.ۢProvide for the safe and efficient collection of wastewater generated by the community.ۢContinue efforts to remove infiltration and inflow sources within the existing sanitary sewer system.ۢImplement sanitary sewer extensions to growth areas consistent with the Community Plan.ۢProvide for the safe and efficient collection of stormwater and continue to maintain and improve the water quality of the City of Dublin’s tributaries and the Scioto River corridor.ۢContinue implementation of the Dublin Stormwater Master Plan to provide adequate stormwater management in tributary areas consis-tent with the recommendations of the Community Plan.ۢDesign stormwater management facilities to blend with surrounding development as an attractive amenity and landscape feature.The goal and objectives for Dublin’s utilities are further expanded in this chapter through community-wide conclusions and recom-mendations.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY135 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesMost Sustainable.By ensuring the continued safe and efficient delivery of public utility services and preservation of natural watercourses through effective stormwater management, Dublin can advance its goal of being the most sustainable City.Most Connected.With strategic and fiscally responsible capital improvements planning and programming, Dublin can extend utility infra-structure to new growth areas in support of its goal of being the most connected City. Most Resilient.Through continued maintenance of public water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management infra-structure, Dublin can be a community resilient to change and growth.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 136$04(3 ":3%#3"/%3%$0/$03%3%"7&3:3%80&3/&35&.1-&3%5"3")*--%34&--4.*--%3*//07"5*0/%34)*&33*/(43%3*/(43%."35*/3%%6#-*/4)*3&%33 *7&3 4*%&%3 %6#-*/$&/5&3 %3.0/5&3&:%3$0''."/3%%"-&%3$"3/0645*&%3#"--"/53"&1-(-*$,3%&.&3"-%1,8:10453%48*$,"3%$5%6 #-*/3%%6#-*/3%#3*()53%4)*()4556--:.03&%3.&.03*"-%38:/'03%%3)":%&/36/#-7%8*-$093%#3"/%0/8":%33*/(4 3%8#3*%(&45&"3-*/(50/1,8:+&3 0 .&3%7*--"(&1,8:13*.304&$51&3*.&5&3%356--&33%.6*3'*&-%%3 '3"/5;3%8&-%0/ 3%50/5*%3.$,*53*$,3%."*/
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1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$0-6.#64%VCMJO8BUFSBOE4FXFS4FSWJDF"SFB%VCMJO8BUFSBOE4FXFS4FSWJDF"SFB6UJMJUZ3FWFOVF4IBSJOH"SFB$JUZPG%VCMJO1MBOOJOH"SFB#PVOEBSZ%VCMJO&YQBOTJPO"SFB$PVOUZ#PVOEBSJFTMUNICIPAL SERVICE AGREEMENTSThe City of Dublin does not own or operate water or wastewater treatment facilities, instead supplying these basic public services through arrangements with other jurisdictions. The City of Dublin provides water and sanitary sewer service primarily through contracts with the City of Columbus, as Central Ohio’s regional service provider. These agreements are comprehensive in nature and ensure that the City of Dublin has the ability to provide water and sanitary sewer service as the community grows. Limited areas of the City of Dublin are also provided with sanitary sewer service through agreements with Delaware County, and Dublin has an additional agreement regarding convey-ance of wastewater for the Village of Shawnee Hills. The City of Marysville also provides water and wastewater utility service within portions of Dublin’s planning area.The water and sanitary sewer service area for the City of Dublin has been delineated as indicated on the following map, defining specific geographic areas in which service is provided by the City of Columbus. The Dublin water and sanitary sewer service area includes expansion areas that may be annexed and served by Dublin.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY137 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
CITY OF COLUMBUS 208 FACILITIES PLAN BOUNDARYThe Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees the State Water Quality Management Plan (208 Plan) as required by Section 303 of the Clean Water Act. As part of the 208 Plan, the City of Columbus was required to develop a facilities plan for their systems to be included in the overall state plan. The plan includes definition of the existing water and sanitary sewer service area and a 20-year projection of service area. As part of the 208 Plan, the City of Columbus agrees to provide service within the indicated 208 Plan boundary. The Ohio EPA requires an agreement between governmental jurisdictions if service involves more than one jurisdiction. Under the Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio EPA cannot issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) monies for wastewater projects in conflict with a 208 Plan. Revisions to this boundary are required to be submitted and approved by the Ohio EPA for inclusion in the 208 Plan. This plan is a collaborative effort between Ohio’s Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) Agencies and the Ohio EPA to provide guidance to those having the authority to develop and implement waste-water treatment projects within Ohio’s communities.EXISTING AGREEMENTSCity of Columbus – Water Service Agreement The City of Dublin and City of Columbus entered into a new water service agreement on November 27, 2023, which replaces the previous agreement that was approved on April 13, 1993, supplemented on January 16, 2007, and modified on November 13, 2009. The water service agreement provides the City of Dublin access to drinking water for the area delineated on the Dublin Water and Sewer Service Area map through the City of Columbus water treatment and distribution system until the contract’s expiration in 2048. Dublin is permitted to construct water distribution infrastructure and connect to City of Columbus infrastructure for the purpose of providing or improving water supply to Dublin. The City of Columbus is responsible for routine maintenance and operation of the water distri-bution system within Dublin. The cost related to excessive maintenance, as defined by a formula within the contract, is the responsibility of the City of Dublin. The maintenance of fire hydrants, booster stations, water storage facilities and vault structures for pressure reducing valves are also the responsibility of the City of Dublin. The water service agree-ment effectively provides the City of Dublin with a reliable source of drinking water.City of Columbus – Sanitary Sewer Service AgreementThe City of Dublin and City of Columbus entered into a new sanitary sewer service agreement on November 27, 2023, which replaces the previous agreement that was approved on April 13, 1993, and modified on November 13, 2009. The sanitary sewer service agreement provides the City of Dublin the ability to dispose of wastewater from the area delineated on the Dublin Water and Sewer Service Area map through the City of Columbus wastewater collection and treatment system until the contract’s expiration in 2048. Similar to water distribution provisions, the agree-ment between the City of Dublin and the City of Columbus allows Dublin to construct sanitary sewers necessary to serve developing areas of the City. The operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system within the City of Dublin is the responsibility of the City of Dublin. The sanitary sewer service agreement effectively provides for reliable wastewater disposal.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 138City of Columbus – Economic Development AgreementThe City of Dublin and City of Columbus entered into a new economic development agreement on November 27, 2023, which replaces the previous agreement that was approved on August 20, 2009. The economic development agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which the 5,575-acre area located to the west of Dublin’s existing corporate boundary will become exclusive Dublin Expansion Area. The terms and conditions relate largely to the sharing of the net income tax revenues that may result from the development of this area. The 5,575-acre area is delineated as Revenue Sharing Area as depicted on the Dublin Water and Sewer Service Area map.The economic development agreement facilitates the orderly development of this area by: ۢAllowing the annexation of properties adjacent to, and part of, areas planned for substantial economic devel-opment investments. ۢProviding the opportunity for greater influence over the development of properties not previously within Dublin’s influence. ۢLeveraging other investments in Dublin’s infrastructure adjacent to the area.The key components of the economic development agree-ment are as follows: ۢIf annexation is requested by a property owner, the land will be annexed into Dublin. ۢDublin will pay to Columbus an Equity Share for each annexation. ۢDublin and Columbus will share in the net income tax revenues. ۢDublin will provide utility services to the area. ۢDublin will fund the necessary capital investments and other governmental services in the area. ۢNon-compete clause.The initial term of the economic development agreement termi-nates in 2073, unless otherwise terminated prior to that date.City of MarysvillePortions of Dublin’s Expansion Area as defined in the Columbus water and sanitary sewer agreements currently obtain water and sanitary sewer service through the City of Marysville. The area served is primarily located along the Industrial Parkway corridor through infrastructure originally installed under the jurisdiction of Union County. Union County and the City of Marysville entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement on December 19, 2005, that trans-ferred the operation and maintenance of the systems to the City of Marysville with defined areas of future municipal growth and additional areas of exclusive service provision within surrounding townships. The closing date in accor-dance with the Agreement was January 31, 2006, and thereafter the Agreement became effective. While the City of Marysville is obligated to maintain service to existing county and Marysville customers, coordination of services outside Marysville’s expected growth area and aging infrastructure provides opportunity for regional dialogue and cooperation as development progresses in the Dublin Expansion Area.Shawnee Hills – Sanitary Sewer AgreementOn April 24, 2000, the City of Dublin entered into an agreement with the Village of Shawnee Hills located north of Dublin along the Scioto River to provide Village access to sanitary sewer service (approximately 284-acres). Today, Dublin provides access to the City’s sanitary sewer system in order to transport sewage and other wastes from Shawnee Hills to the City of Columbus system for treatment and disposal.As part of that agreement, the Village made a one-time payment for access to transport up to 120,000 gallons per day (gpd). Excess flows will result in additional payments based upon the level of flow. The Shawnee Hills agreement will last until 2040, unless written notice is provided by either party at least five years in advance of the termina-tion date. If notification does not occur, the agreement will remain in effect for successive three-year periods.The Shawnee Hills agreement was amended on November 14, 2003 to consider sanitary sewer provision to the South Heidelberg Property (Bogey Inn site). As part of the approved contract amendments, the site is served by Shawnee Hills and is subject to Village regulations regarding sanitary sewer services. Flows from this site are not included in the 120,000 gpd contract cap, and the site has been annexed to the City and is subject to Dublin zoning regulations.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY139 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesDelaware County – Sanitary Sewer AgreementOn August 22, 1994, the City of Dublin entered into an agreement with Delaware County to provide sanitary sewer treatment for approximately 210-acres located along Summit View Road. For designated areas north of Summit View Road, the City collects wastewater and discharges it to Delaware County for treatment and disposition. The fully developed contracted area includes the Wedgewood Hills, Campden Lakes and Wedgewood Glen subdivisions. These projects were developed in accordance with the agree-ment at prescribed densities of 1.25 units per acre. Dublin performed inspections on the installation of the sanitary sewer system and is required to maintain infrastructure. Capacity fees and use charges are paid to Delaware County.This agreement included service agreements for Shawnee Hills with Delaware County; however, a subsequent 2000 agreement with the Village of Shawnee Hills and Columbus fulfills the requirements to provide the safe transportation of sanitary sewer flows as prescribed in the 1994 agreement. Delaware County is responsible to inspect and maintain the sanitary sewer collection system in these areas, and capacity fees and use charges in Shawnee Hills are paid to the City of Columbus.Ohio Environmental Protection Agency – Director’s Final Findings and OrdersOn November 17, 2008, City Council approved Resolution 83-08, which authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Ohio EPA regarding the Director’s Final Findings and Orders (DFFO) related to sanitary sewer system discharge and clear water infiltration and inflow. The Ohio EPA issued the final version of the DFFO on February 11, 2009.The DFFO requires that the communities that discharge their wastewater into the Columbus system plan and imple-ment practices to assist in minimizing illegal discharges and mitigating excessive clear water infiltration and inflow from the Columbus system.The required implementation includes: ۢPublic Notification Program ۢSanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Emergency Response Plan ۢSewer System Evaluation Study (SSES) ۢCapacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) ProgramAll of the requirements listed above have been met. The SSES is an on-going project and is on an approved 15-year schedule.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSAs a governmental agency, the City of Dublin strives to provide its residents and businesses with the safe and efficient distribution of potable water for consumption and fire protection and adequate collection of wastewater. Dublin’s existing service agreements help provide a high quality of life and level of service within the community. As Dublin continues to grow and further development occurs in the U.S. 33 Corridor Area and Northwest/Glacier Ridge Area, the presence of overlapping service areas provides an opportunity for coordinated water and sanitary sewer provision that can result in greater efficiency and benefit to the entire region. All potential options for water and sanitary sewer provision should be considered as growing devel-opment affects the capacities and operational function of the planning area; policies relating to these growth issues should be examined with future development.While the City has traditionally provided water and sanitary sewer service to areas only within municipal boundaries, the consideration for extending services outside the City should also be evaluated as a means to achieve economic devel-opment goals and other quality of life objectives. Existing or future service agreements should be considered within the context of long-term maintenance and infrastructure viability for all remaining portions within the service area.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 140WATER INFRASTRUCTUREEXISTING CONDITIONSThe City of Columbus water supply is supported by both surface and ground water sources, and is the primary source of drinking water for the City of Dublin. The City of Columbus currently maintains three in-stream reservoirs; the Griggs, O’Shaughnessy, and Hoover Reservoirs have a combined storage capacity of 27 billion gallons, providing water for much of Franklin County. Several up-ground water reservoirs were constructed in Delaware County which provide an additional 9 billion gallons of raw water storage capacity. The City of Columbus maintains three water plants, with plans for a fourth underway; the Dublin Road, Hap Cremean, and Parsons Avenue Water Plants draw from various raw water sources to provide an average of 145 million gallons of clean water per day to the greater Columbus area. The Fourth Water Plant is planned to be constructed by 2028, and will be located along the Scioto River in southern Delaware County, on the southeast corner of Home and Dublin Roads. The new plant will provide an additional 50 million gallons of treated water per day to the Columbus system. The continued efforts to maintain adequate sources of drinking water will enable the City of Dublin to support additional growth.The City of Dublin’s current corporate area is approximately 22,000-acres, or 34.1 square miles, in size. In 2022, the water distribution system supplying the City of Dublin provided an average of nearly 4.3 million gallons of water per day. The distribution system consists of over 260 miles of water pipes ranging in size from 2-inch to 24-inch in diameter, with over 3,500 public fire hydrants, and over 6,000 water valves. The City of Dublin water distribution system includes six water storage towers that control system hydraulics, and provide necessary pressure and fire flow during times of peak demand. The existing storage towers and their capacities are as follows: ۢAvery Road Storage Tower (2 million gallons) ۢDarree Fields Storage Tower (2 million gallons) ۢDublin Road Storage Tower (½ million gallons) ۢRings Road Storage Tower (2 million gallons) ۢSummit View Storage Tower (2 million gallons) ۢTartan West Storage Tower (½ million gallons)The system has a combined storage capacity of over 9 million gallons. Four booster stations (Brand Road, Hyland-Croy Road, Post Road, and Rings Road) supply the system’s water storage, and control hydraulics across four pressure districts (Henderson, Hyland-Croy, Post, and Smoky Row).As part of the 2013 City of Dublin Community Plan, a dynamic water model was developed that provided insight into the operations of the system at that time. The model evaluated the water distribution system and its response to varying demand levels throughout daily and seasonal changes. Performance of the water system was measured by both the operating pressures in the system during differing demand events and the potential fire flows available in the system. In general, the system is desired to maintain an operating pressure of 35 psi during normal daily demands and a minimum of 20 psi during fire-flow scenarios. A minimum of 1,000 gpm of fire flows are required in the system with a target set to 2,500 gpm as the preferred system performance at 20 psi during maximum daily demand conditions. During the 2013 analysis, several existing performance deficiencies from the defined minimums and goals were noted. Recommended improve-ments to mitigate those deficiencies were also identified. The Findings and Recommendations from 2013 Analysis table identifies the denoted deficiencies, recommended improvements, and current status of the improvements, as many have been implemented since 2013:Findings and Recommendations from Previous 2013 AnalysisExisting DeficiencyRecommended ImprovementImprovement StatusMuirfield Villages and areas generally bounded by Avery Road to the west and Brandon Park to the south experience fire flows less than 2,500 gpm at a residual pressure of 20 psi under existing conditions. Construction of new 0.5 MG elevated water storage tank along Dublin Road.Completed in 201312-inch water main from the Hyland-Croy Tank to Manly Road.Completed in 2010Other smaller areas not capable of delivering desired fire flows can also be found in the areas of Ballantrae Loop near the Southwest Area and Tuller Ridge Drive in the Sawmill/State Route 161 Area.Construct a new 2 MG elevated water tank in Darree Fields Park, construction of new transmission mains along Cosgray Road to Ballantrae.Tank constructed in 2010 and waterlines constructed in 2011.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY141 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
In addition to identifying the existing deficiencies in the system, the hydraulic model was used to predict future deficiencies that may arise through implementation of the 2013 Community Plan. Predicted deficiencies that should be monitored as the demands increase include:ۢThe Muirfield Area in the location of Rothesay Drive and Gairloch Court will gradually develop pressures that are below the required 20 psi standard. The larger Muirfield area will develop pressures that are below the desired minimum pressure of 35 psi. Portions of the Muirfield area affected by lower than desired available fire flows under existing conditions will also gradually increase in size. Modeling shows that this lower than desired pres-sure will remain confined to the Muirfield area.ۢPortions of the Southwest Area near the Ballantrae subdivision, particularly near Ballantrae Loop, will also exhibit signs of lower than desired pressure. Without additional improvements, this identified area will also eventually experience pressures lower than the required 20 psi. This area of lower pressure will gradually expand to include much of the Southwest Area, including south to Rings Road and Tuttle Crossing Boulevard. Other portions of the region along State Route 161, Post Road and Emerald Parkway will also develop pressures that are less than the desired minimum pressure of 35 psi.ۢAreas east of the Scioto River, particularly those bounded by Riverside Drive to the west, Hard Road to the north and Bright Road to the south that currently exhibit lower than desired pressures will remain the same. However, the total available fire flow will continue to decrease in the area.The initial review and assessment of the water system’s ability to support the land uses defined through the Envi-sion Dublin effort did not utilize the previously developed hydraulic model but rather focused on a review of current system usage and future demand projections. This simple approach would allow for a determination of the potential overall impact on the system and provide insight as to where more detailed analysis of the infrastructure would be needed. For example, should overall demand projections be similar to those previously defined, then subsequent analyses will not need to focus on supply from the City of Columbus system, but rather focus more on localized improvements in the City’s distribution network. Conversely, should the projections show a significant increase in demands, discussions with Columbus regarding supply availability should be prioritized over localized infrastructure review. Ultimately, after finalization of the Envision Dublin Plan, the City’s model should be updated to reflect the changes in system operation that have occurred in the last decade and be utilized as a tool for continued assessment of the system.During this evaluation, billing data for all water users in the City of Dublin was obtained from the City of Columbus for the years 2003 through 2022. This was requested to verify how demands have grown since the prior 2013 evaluation. This data shows that the total Average Daily Demand for the City of Dublin has remained generally flat for the last two decades, despite development and expansion having continued to occur. This phenomenon has been observed in other locations and is typically attributed to increased water conservation education and measures being in place. This data is limited to the Average Daily Demand, and may not be reflective of current Maximum Daily Demand volumes, which is the critical event for supply and distribution, which may have increased over the same time period. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 142ANALYSIS OF FUTURE PROJECTIONSA high-level spreadsheet analysis was performed to eval-uate City-wide water demands, project future demands, and compare them to previous future projections. This effort was conducted to ascertain the potential increase in water demand that could be realized were the City to adopt either of the land use scenarios. The land use scenarios propose varying residential and employment populations throughout different areas of the City. Corresponding popu-lation densities were derived from the land use scenarios, and regional standard water usage assumptions were applied to determine water demands across the City. The analysis projects the Average Daily Demand (ADD) and Maximum Daily Demand (MDD) for each land use scenario. The ADD represents the average total water usage per day over the course of a year. The MDD is the water volume representing the one day a year with the highest total demand. Both of these values are presented in units of million gallons per day (MGD). Water distribution systems are typically designed around the Maximum Daily Demand. Higher, short-term peak hourly flows can influence the design of local infrastructure; however, peak flows are typi-cally offset by localized storage. Peak hourly flows were not projected or considered in this analysis.Projected Water Demand Summary table below summa-rizes the results of the analysis for the Current Land Use Scenario and the Future Land Use Plan.It is recognized that the Current Land Use Scenario is intended to be consistent with the future full-build scenario considered with the 2013 analysis. However, as indicated by the table, water demand projections with the Current Land Use Scenario are slightly below the 2013 projections (decreased by 19%). This is likely due to differing methodology and assumptions between the two analyses, but generally confirms the consistency between the two efforts. The Future Land Use Plan indicates an increase of 19% of the total system demands. Projected Water Demand SummaryProjected Demand DescriptionAverage DailyDemand (MGD)Max. DailyDemand (MGD)*% Change from 2013 ModelActual Columbus Billing Data (2022)4.36.2-Future Full-Build Water Model (2013)14.020.4-2050 Current Land Use Scenario (2023)11.416.6-19%2050 Future Land Use Plan (2023)16.724.4+19%*Max. Daily Demand calculated based on previously determined Avg. to Max. Multiplier of 1.46 previously provided by Engineering.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY143 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$PMVNCVT8BUFS1SFTTVSF%JTUSJDUT.BSZTWJMMF4FSWJDF"SFB$PMVNCVT$IBOHF1-"*/$*5:4)"8/&&)*--4108&--$0-6.#64$PMVNCVT8BUFS1SFTTVSF%JTUSJDUT.BSZTWJMMF4FSWJDF"SFB$PMVNCVT$IBOHFThe Future Land Use Plan reflects a moderate increase in projected water demands when compared to the 2013 projections, suggesting the most recent master planning may still be sufficient for the City of Dublin moving forward in regards to city-wide water demands. While total demands of the system when comparing the Current Land Use Scenario to the 2013 analysis reflect a reduction, the spatial allocation of the demands are critical to understand as it relates to the ability of local infrastructure to support the future land use. Likewise, though the Future Land Use Plan may reflect a modest increase in expected demands across the overall system, specific locations would experience a greater concentration of these demands. The following maps show that these projected demands are concentrated in the central and western/southwestern portions of the City, where existing local infrastructure may not be able to support them.The Current Land Use Scenario Water Demand % Change map displays the intensity of the projected changes in demand around the City, based on the Future Land Use Plan, with areas in green representing areas of low change, and those in yellow, orange, and red representing areas of higher change. The areas of change are framed by City of Columbus water pressure district boundaries.CURRENT LAND USE WATER DEMAND % CHANGEFUTURE LAND USE WATER DEMAND % CHANGEWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 144CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSThe Future Land Use Plan will generate a modest increase in overall water demands with localized areas of more intense demands, as compared to the 2013 projections and the Current Land Use Scenario. Compared to present day demands, however, both scenarios represent significant growth in demands that the existing water infrastructure may not be suited to handle. There are several observations that can be made: ۢThe demands in the Post pressure district, north of State Route 161, do not reflect much change. ۢThe demands in the Post pressure district, south of State Route 161, reflect significant increases in demand under the Future Land Use Plan. As such, critical infrastructure serving the Post pressure district should be a priority focus of future evaluations. ۢThe Future Land Use Plan reflects demand increases inside of I-270, impacting areas in both the Henderson and Cleveland pressure districts. These areas, while smaller and more condensed, should also be subject to further evaluation. ۢThere appears to be limited demand increases in the Hyland-Croy and Smoky Row pressure districts suggesting these areas be lower priorities for future evaluations. ۢThe Future Land Use Plan reflects a significant expansion in area and increase in demand in the area between Cosgray Road and extending West to Iams Road. Development of this area would require signifi-cant expansion of the Post pressure district. These observations should help direct focus on the next, more detailed step, which would be evaluation of specific infrastructure (booster stations, storage tanks, piping, etc.) to support the Future Land Use Plan.It is recommended that the City update their water model to evaluate current and future system operations. An update to the City’s 2013 water model and further anal-ysis would be required to confirm that the implemented improvements from the last decade have had the desired results or to ascertain if new operational challenges have arisen. An updated model reflecting existing conditions would be necessary to identify present-day deficiencies and to recommend potential future improvements. The City of Dublin will also need to ascertain the ability of the City of Columbus system to meet any increases in demand associated with the Future Land Use Plan. This determina-tion will need to be made by the City of Columbus and thus coordination should occur as soon as feasible.Technology Industry and Large-Water Users Current development trends in central Ohio have given rise to a significant number of technology-based facilities. These range from data and web services centers to technolo-gy-based manufacturing plants. Water supply is often a key consideration in attracting and facilitating these develop-ments. It is understood that areas of future development in Dublin may focus on the technology sector. Planning for these facilities from a water supply perspective on a land use basis has limited value since their demands can vary so widely dependent upon the technology they employ and the overall size of the site. Specific considerations include: ۢSeasons: Data centers typically fluctuate in water demand seasonally, as the changing temperatures impact the amount of water needed to provide adequate cooling. ۢTechnology: Data centers are evolving to be more water-efficient, either through less heat-intensive processes, or through the use of alternative means of cooling, such as air cooling or closed loop systems. Future development of large water users may end up needing less water than anticipated.ۢCollaboration: Opportunities may be present when large water users are next to other large water users, as they are able to collaborate on and share the infrastructure needed to serve them, possibly utilizing progressive solutions such as “purple,” or recycled/reclaimed, water infrastructure. ۢStorage: Some technology developments use large amounts of water, based on their usage patterns, over short time periods, which can be very impactful to system operation. However, if their usage could be spread over longer time periods, the impact becomes much less. Water providers can help meet the needs of the developments without significant impacts to the overall system by mitigating these short, intense usage periods by utilizing water storage. ۢSize: Often technology developments require large land footprints and thus the corresponding demand of water on a per acre basis may not be greater than traditional land uses. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY145 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
If large water users, such as data centers or technology industries, are developing in the City of Dublin, then special planning beyond general land use projections is required to determine if these users will have access to the necessary water supply. There is no succinct or readily available answer as to where, what kind, or how many large water users the City is capable of supporting. Zoning by itself is not indicative of the local water infrastructure being sufficient for future development, nor is the presence of existing large water users. Such determinations should be studied thoroughly on a case-by-case basis and will need to consider specific infrastructure in proximity to the site as well as supply limitations. Billing Data and Existing Conditions As mentioned previously, City of Columbus billing data for the City of Dublin water users reflect no long-term change in annual average daily water demand over the last two decades. This data indicates that water demand projections following current standards are likely conservative. Improve-ments to the water distribution system will likely be necessary to meet future demands, especially in areas of intense, concentrated growth; however, overall demands may not be changing as quickly as previously projected. As such, the City should continue to track and monitor water consumption on an annual basis to best balance economic growth with responsible management of the domestic water supply.City of Dublin Average Daily Water Use table below shows the Average Daily Demand from City of Columbus billing data for the City of Dublin for each year from 2003 to 2022.City of Dublin Average Daily Water UseWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities 146SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTUREEXISTING CONDITIONSThe City of Dublin’s current corporate area is approximately 22,000-acres, or 34.1 square miles, in size. The City of Dublin’s wastewater (sanitary sewer) service is provided through municipal service agreements with surrounding communities. The City of Columbus is the primary provider of wastewater service, while Delaware County provides wastewater service for approximately 210-acres located north of Summit View Road.The City of Dublin sanitary sewer collection system consists of more than 230 miles of sanitary sewers and over 5,500 sanitary manholes. This sanitary sewer collection system is owned, operated, and maintained by the City of Dublin. All of the wastewater from the City of Dublin drains to the City of Columbus sanitary sewer system for treatment and disposal except for that which goes to Delaware County.The sanitary sewer collection system for the City of Dublin consists of nine major sanitary trunk sewers. The nine major trunk sewers divide the system into nine sanitary sewer tribu-tary areas. The major trunk sewers are as follows:ۢCosgray Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢCramer North Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢCramer South Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢDeer Run Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢHayden Run Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢLlewellyn Farms Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢNorth Fork Indian Run Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢRiverside Sanitary Trunk Sewer ۢSouth Fork Indian Run Sanitary Trunk Sewer The Riverside Sanitary Trunk Sewer serves those areas of Dublin on the east side of the Scioto River and drains into the City of Columbus sanitary sewer collection system through the Upper Scioto East Interceptor Sewer. The remaining eight trunk sewers serve those areas of Dublin on the west side of the Scioto River and drain into the City of Columbus sanitary sewer collection system through the Upper Scioto West Interceptor Sewer. The Wyandotte Woods sanitary sewer pump station along with approxi-mately 3,500-feet of sanitary sewer force main complement the system to provide service to areas in the Riverside Sanitary Sewer Tributary Areas where gravity sewer is not feasible. This pump station is located along the east side of Riverside Drive between Wyandotte Woods Boulevard and Summit View Road.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY147 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesANALYSIS OF FUTURE PROJECTIONSTwo land use scenarios were evaluated as part of this analysis: the Current Land Use Scenario, and the Future Land Use Plan. The scenarios present two varying degrees of projected population growth and city expansion. These scenarios were used as the basis for developing the sanitary sewer flow projections. Each scenario was analyzed using City of Columbus design criteria to determine the peak sanitary sewer flows that would be expected from each development scenario.For each sanitary tributary area, a spreadsheet was created and populated with sanitary sewer information and the future populations as proposed by the land use scenarios. The scenarios were developed to project the future popula-tions of different areas throughout the City. These proposed populations were then used to estimate future sanitary sewer flows.Population densities were derived from the land use scenarios and applied to the planning areas to determine projected sanitary sewer flows. Population densities varied depending on land use type such as suburban, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, etc. Population densities are presented in units of people per acre, or “ppa”. The sani-tary sewer flows can be estimated using a standard average daily sanitary flow value. For the City of Columbus sanitary sewer design criteria, a standard value of 130 gallons per day per capita was used.The average sanitary flow by itself is not used in the design of sanitary sewer infrastructure. A peak sanitary sewer flow is used and is a short-term high flow event in the sewers that occurs based on time of day, season, and other system factors. The City of Columbus Sanitary Sewer Design Manual states a peaking factor of 3.5 should be used for the design of new sanitary sewer infrastructure.Lastly, infiltration and inflow, referred to as I/I, must be considered when designing sanitary sewer infrastruc-ture and projecting future flows. I/I represents sources of clean water that enter the system through cracks, leaks, deficiencies, or other direct connections to the sanitary sewer system. Infiltration and inflow typically occurs during periods of wet weather. City of Columbus sanitary sewer design criteria use an I/I value of 0.003 cubic feet per second (cfs). Thus, the larger the tributary area, the more I/I that must be included in the sanitary sewer flow calculations.It is important to note this analysis is preliminary in nature, based on a high-level analysis of the region, and thus does not suggest sanitary sewer availability at any specific location. Further studies would be required to determine local sanitary sewer availability and to identify necessary improvements. The evaluation is limited to the City of Dublin sanitary sewer system and does not evaluate the downstream impacts of the estimated projected flows.For this analysis, in order to remain within capacity throughout each section of the City of Dublin’s sanitary trunk sewers, an iterative approach was taken in which areas were removed until the percent full value at any point was lowered to or below 100% full when possible. If capacity was found to be over 100% and an area could not be removed, alternatives were recommended. The proposed development may cause capacity issues downstream in the Columbus system that are not evaluated by this analysis. To service remaining planning areas that were unable to be serviced by the existing sewer infrastruc-ture, sanitary sewer improvements would be necessary; improvements may include pump station and force mains, discharging downstream where capacity is available, or improving sanitary sewer capacity by pipe upsizing existing pipes or constructing parallel sanitary sewer lines. Eval-uation and approval from the City of Columbus would be required for any proposed sanitary sewer extension.The following map delineates the overall sanitary sewer-sheds corresponding to the sanitary sewer infrastructure capacity analysis of the Future Land Use Plan.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan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Deer Run Sanitary Sewershed The Deer Run sewershed currently serves approximately 3,350 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. The existing development within Deer Run produces a peak flow of approximately 18.3 MGD. The main trunk sewer is currently experiencing capacity issues. A previous study was completed titled, “Final OEPA Summary of the Deer Run Sewer Shed: Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Find-ings and Implementation Schedule,” dated January 23, 2017. Several infrastructure improvements were identified to relieve capacity restrictions in the Deer Run sewershed. These improvements are summarized in the Deer Run Sewer Improvements table below.For the purpose of this study, no additional tributary area was added to this sewer. Post-improvement flow monitoring and modeling evaluation efforts should be completed to determine if additional area can be serviced by this sewer. See Deer Run Sewershed map for a visual of the proposed tributary area.Deer Run Sewer ImprovementsPriority Recommended ImprovementDescription Project Status1Deer Run Wet Weather Relief Pump StationDesign flow for existing conditions with the Deer Run Relief Sewer is 5.25 cfs (2,360 gpm). Pump station is wet weather relief only. After all future improvements and build-out conditions, design flow increases to 6.25 cfs (2,800 gpm).Under construction. Completion in Spring 2024.2 Glick Road Relief Sewer Relief sewer from Carnoustie/Glick (MH#2219) to the Proposed Deer Creek Pump Station. Pipe to be oversized for storage capacity with a 6" outlet and overflow weir structure. Estimated diameter is 30", but dependent on detailed design alignment and depths. Under design. Per the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program, construction is programmed for 2025, pending site acquisitions if necessary.3 Riverview Relief Sewer Increase capacity for 36" trunk sewer along Riverview Dr by constructing a 30" parallel relief sewer.Under design. Per the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program, construction of the N. Riverview Street relief sewer is programmed for 2025, pending site acquisitions if necessary. Construction of the S. Riverview Street relief sewer is programmed for 2028, pending site acquisitions if necessary.4 Avery Rd Relief SewerRelief sewer from Avery Rd (MH#1656) to the new relief sewer for MacEwan Ct. Pipe to be oversized for storage capacity with a 6" outlet and overflow weir structure. Estimated diameter is 36", but dependent on detailed design alignment and depths.Per the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program, design is programmed for 2025, with construction programmed for 2026, pending site acquisitions if necessary.5 Muirfield GC Relief SewerParallel 12” Relief sewer from MH#2216 to the Proposed Deer Creek Pump Station.Not programmed in the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 150North Fork Indian Run Sanitary Sewershed The North Fork Indian Run sewershed currently serves approximately 3,468 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. The existing development within North Fork produces a peak flow of approximately 10.8 MGD. The main trunk sewer is currently experiencing capacity issues. A previous study was completed titled, “Sanitary Sewer Capacity Study for North & South Fork Indian Run Sewer-shed,” dated September 30, 2019. Several project infra-structure improvements were identified to relieve capacity restrictions in the North Fork Indian Run sewershed. These improvements are summarized in the North Fork Indian Run Sewer Improvements table below.For the purpose of this study, no additional tributary area was proposed for this sanitary sewer. Post-improvement flow moni-toring and modeling evaluation efforts should be completed to determine if additional area can be serviced by this sewer. See following Sewersheds map for a visual of the tributary area.South Fork Indian Run Sanitary Sewershed The South Fork Indian Run sewershed is located between the North Fork Indian Run and Cosgray sewersheds, consisting of residential and commercial development, as well as technology and innovation-based land uses. The west end remains undeveloped. A previous study was completed titled, “Sanitary Sewer Capacity Study for North & South Fork Indian Run Sewershed,” dated September 30, 2019. Based on this study, approximately 540-acres within the South Fork Indian Run sewershed could be developed with the existing available capacity. A portion of the South Fork Indian Run sewershed overlaps with the City of Marysville service area. The existing South Fork Indian Run sewershed is 4,342 acres in size, of which 1,112 acres overlaps with the City of Marysville service area. For this evaluation, five development scenarios were evaluated: the Current and Future Land Use Plans with and without the Marysville service area, and a fifth reduced area based on the Future Land Use Plan. The results show the South Fork Indian Run sanitary trunk sewer only has sufficient capacity to service the existing tributary area under the Current Land Use Scenario when excluding the Marysville service area. As such, a fifth develop-ment scenario was evaluated based on the Future Land Use Plan, wherein the Marysville service area and about 361 acres of currently unserved land were removed from the western end of the existing tributary area until capacity was met per the model at a peak flow of 13.6 MGD. The Cosgray and Hayden Run Sewersheds were adjusted to capture the removed area (not including the Marysville service area). The South Fork Indian Run trunk sewer can service the proposed area under the Future Land Use Plan if the previ-ously recommended improvements are made. See South Fork Indian Run Sewer Improvements table and Sewersheds map for a visual of the proposed tributary area and the Marysville service area boundary.Project StatusProject StatusIncrease System Capacity – Install 5,000 LF of 18” Pipe from MH#2151 to MH#2492Not programmed in the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program.Increase System Capacity with Storage Utilization – Install 2,000 LF of 18” Pipe and 3,000 LF of 36” Pipe with Outlet Control Structure from MH#2151 to MH#2492Not programmed in the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program.Implement Private Property I/I Reduction Program –Achieve 40% I/I Reduction in area tributary to MH #900 and MH #2843Not programmed in the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program.North Fork Indian Run Sewer ImprovementsProject StatusProject StatusIncrease System Capacity – Install 8,400 LF of 12” Pipe from MH#1029 to MH#547, 2,500 LF of 15” Pipe from MH#2564 to MH#3792, 2,600 LF of 18” Pipe from MH#2554 to MH#2978Not programmed in the adopted 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program.South Fork Indian Run Sewer Improvements/035)'03,*/%*"/36/4065)'03,*/%*"/36/WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY151 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesCosgray Sanitary SewershedThe Cosgray sewershed currently serves approximately 1,469 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. The Cosgray sewershed is located between the South Fork Indian Run and Cramer North sewersheds, consisting of mostly residential and commercial development. The City previously completed a sanitary sewer capacity analysis using a calibrated hydraulic model for the Cosgray sewer-shed in 2022. Results of that analysis showed that the Cosgray sanitary sewer system had a maximum allowable additional flow of 4.2 cfs, or 2.7 MGD. The results show the Cosgray sanitary trunk sewer has sufficient capacity to service the proposed tributary area under the Future Land Use Plan. An additional 563 acres of undeveloped land currently within the proposed tributary area can be developed at an average population density of 6.4 ppa before the current terminus reaches the previ-ously determined maximum allowable additional flow. The tributary boundary was adjusted to take in area from the South Fork Indian Run sewershed. The proposed Cosgray tributary area would produce a total peak sanitary flow of 9.8 MGD. The sewershed extends beyond the Columbus 208 planning boundary, which would require a boundary revision and approval by the City of Columbus and OEPA. See Sewersheds map for a visual of the proposed tributary area. Cramer North Sanitary SewershedThe Cramer North sewershed currently serves approxi-mately 1,716 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. Cramer North is located south of the Cosgray sewershed, which discharges into Cramer South. The area consists of mostly residential and commercial development. The Future Land Use Plan proposes significant devel-opment to the west, with some redevelopment proposed within and around I-270.The results show the Cramer North sanitary trunk sewer has sufficient capacity to service the existing tributary area under the Future Land Use Plan. An additional 34 acres of undeveloped land currently within the existing tributary area can be developed at an average population density of 9.0 ppa before the trunk sewer reaches 93% full pipe capacity. No additional service area outside of the existing tributary area was proposed. The proposed Cramer North tributary area would produce a peak sanitary flow of 8.4 MGD. The sewershed tributary area remained largely unchanged besides minor border adjustments to better match existing sewer infrastructure. While the North Cramer trunk sewer may have capacity, the downstream South Cramer trunk sewer does not; as such, capacity improvements for the Cramer South trunk sewer are necessary, as discussed in the following section. See following Sewersheds map for a visual of the proposed tributary area.$3".&3/035)$04(3":WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 152Cramer South Sanitary SewershedThe Cramer South sewershed currently serves approx-imately 607 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin, not including the areas served by Cramer North. Cramer South is located between Cramer North and Hayden Run, consisting of mostly residential and commer-cial development. The Preferred Land Use Plan proposes significant development to the west end of the sewershed, as well as areas of redevelopment throughout. The results show the Cramer South sanitary trunk sewer does not have sufficient capacity to service the existing trib-utary area under either land use scenario. The point where Cramer North discharges into Cramer South may expe-rience capacity issues at full-build. The 2,275 linear foot stretch of 21-inch sewer following where Cramer North and Cramer South meet would need capacity improvements up to the existing 36” sewer to ensure system operability; improvements could include upsizing the existing pipe or installing a parallel sewer line.Assuming the capacity improvement is in place, the proposed Cramer South tributary area would produce a peak sanitary flow of 14.1 MGD; this includes the flows produced by Cramer North. An additional 273 acres of undeveloped land currently within the existing tributary area can be developed at an average population density of 15.8 ppa, or higher depending on the impact of the capacity improvement. The sewershed tributary area remained largely unchanged besides minor border adjustments to better match existing sewer infrastructure. See Sewersheds map for a visual of the proposed tributary area.Hayden Run Sanitary SewershedThe Hayden Run sewershed currently serves approximately 2,243 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. The Hayden Run sewershed is located between the cities of Dublin and Hilliard, currently consisting of mostly residen-tial and commercial development. The Future Land Use Plan proposes significant western expansion into the rural areas beyond the Columbus 208 planning boundary. The results show the Hayden Run sanitary trunk sewer has sufficient capacity to service the proposed tributary area under the Future Land Use Plan. The proposed Hayden Run tributary area would produce a peak sanitary flow of 22.0 MGD. An additional 1,714 acres of undeveloped land within the proposed tributary area can be developed at an average population density of 8.7 ppa before the existing sewer infrastructure reaches 91% full pipe capacity. The sewershed tributary area was adjusted to match existing sewer infra-structure, and to take in land that the Cosgray sewershed was unable to service. About 500 acres south of Hayden Run Road, outside of the City of Dublin planning area, were removed from the sewershed as they were already being serviced by a City of Hilliard trunk sewer. See Sewersheds map below for a visual of the proposed tributary area.$3".&34065))":%&/36/WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY153 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
Llewellyn Farms Sanitary SewershedThe Llewellyn Farms sewershed currently serves approxi-mately 464 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. Llewellyn Farms is nestled between Hayden Run and Cramer South, along the Scioto River. The sewershed consists of about half commercial and half residential development. Under the Future Land Use Plan, not much change is proposed, as the area is already mostly developed.The results show the Llewellyn Farms sanitary sewer system has sufficient capacity to service the Future Land Use Plan. The proposed Llewellyn Farms tributary area would produce a peak sanitary flow of 2.3 MGD. There are no additional expansion areas to service, so the sewershed tributary area has remained largely unchanged. See Sewer-sheds Map for a visual of the proposed tributary area. Riverside Sanitary SewershedThe Riverside sewershed currently serves approximately 1,945 acres of developed land within the City of Dublin. The Riverside sewershed is between the cities of Dublin and Worthington, along the east side of the Scioto River, across from the Deer Run sewershed. The sewershed is comprised of mostly residential and commercial development. The sewershed also captures flows from the Columbus Zoo via an 8-inch force main. The Future Land Use Plan proposes some redevelopment to the south, and provides service to undeveloped areas to the north. Approximately 210 acres within the City of Dublin planning area are already being served by Delaware County, so those areas were excluded from the analysis.The results show the Riverside sanitary trunk sewer currently only has sufficient capacity to service the proposed tributary area under the Current Land Use Scenario. The existing 12-inch terminus sewer does not have sufficient capacity to service the remaining 270 acres of undeveloped area at the population densities proposed by the Future Land Use Plan. Sewer improvements would be necessary to either increase the capacity of the existing 2,270 linear feet of 12-inch sewer, or otherwise divert flows downstream where capacity is available. Then, the unde-veloped area can be developed at an average population density of 5.6 ppa or higher depending on the impact of the improvements. The proposed Riverside tributary area would produce a peak sanitary flow of 14.7 MGD. See Sewersheds map for a visual of the proposed tributary area.--&8&--:/'"3.43*7&34*%&WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 154CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSIt is recommended that more concentrated studies be completed on specific areas of interest in order to better determine the localized performance of the sanitary sewer collection system. Any sewer extension or proposed changed in flows must be evaluated and approved by the City of Columbus on a case-by-case basis. Expansion of the Columbus 208 boundary will require boundary revision and approval from the City of Columbus and OEPA. The Sanitary Sewer Flow Projection Summary Table below summarizes the results of the completed analyses.In general, the Future Land Use Plan will generate a more intense increase in city-wide flows. Under the Future Land Use Plan, the system can service up to and slightly beyond the Columbus 208 planning boundary at the proposed population densities, as seen in Sewershed Map. Overall. Capacity improvements are required within the Cramer South, Deer Run, North Fork Indian Run, South Fork Indian Run, and Riverside sewersheds. Post-improvement evalua-tions of Deer Run and North Fork Indian Run are recom-mended to determine if additional area can be served. Further evaluation of land use impacts on existing sanitary infrastructure is recommended.Dublin Expansion AreaThe Dublin expansion area to the north and west is currently not within City of Dublin corporation limits as defined by the water and sanitary sewer service agreements with the City of Columbus. Additionally, the City of Dublin planning boundary extends beyond the City of Columbus 208 boundary. The water and sanitary sewer infrastructure capacity analysis evaluated the feasibility of serving areas within existing Dublin corporation limits, the identified expansion area, and the remaining areas within the City of Dublin Planning boundary. The results of the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure capacity analysis show the sanitary sewer capacity is the limiting factor in expanding beyond the City of Columbus 208 boundary and cannot serve the full extents of the City of Dublin Planning boundary. Overall, the majority of the conclusions from the sanitary sewer capacity analysis are consistent with the conclusions from previous Community Plan utility analysis efforts. This includes:ۢThere are no significant capacity limitations within six of the nine City of Dublin sanitary sewersheds (Cosgray, Cramer North, Cramer South, Hayden Run, Llewellyn Farms, and Riverside). ۢThe Deer Run and North Fork Indian Run trunk sewers are at capacity, and in some locations exceeding capacity, under existing conditions. Capacity improvements have been previously identi-fied and programmed in the City’s Capital Improve-ments Program, in which post-improvement evaluation should occur to see if additional land can be included within these two sewersheds.ۢThe South Fork Indian Run trunk sewer has limited capacity under existing conditions.ۢThe downstream City of Columbus trunk sewers have been designed to accommodate 10 people per acre density, in which the average population density per the Future Land Use Plan is not exceeding. ۢThe City of Columbus has committed to serving the extents of the 208 boundary.ۢService for area outside the 208 boundary requires further coordination and approval from the City of Columbus.Sanitary Sewer Flow Projection SummarySewershed Proposed Tributary Area (Acres)Total Peak Flow(MGD)Deer Run 3,35018.3North Fork 3,46810.8South Fork 2,86929.6Cosgray2,0319.8Cramer North 1,7508.4Cramer South 2,63014.1Hayden Run 4,11922.0Llewellyn Farms 4642.3Riverside 2,21514.7WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY155 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesThe following are differences compared to previous Community Plan utility analysis efforts:ۢPer the updated water and sanitary sewer service agreement with the City of Columbus in 2023, the City of Dublin has committed to serving the area generally bounded to the north by the Union County line, to the south by approximately 1,500 feet south of Rings Road, to the west by the Madison County line, and to the east by Houchard Road.ۢThe Future Land Use Plan represents a slightly higher increase in population density compared to the Current Land Use Scenario.ۢThe Hayden Run and Cosgray sanitary sewershed boundaries were revised in order to serve more land within the existing South Fork Indian Run sewershed.Given the identified sanitary sewer infrastructure capacity limitations in select areas and the presence of overlapping service boundaries, the City should explore the feasibility of alternative sanitary sewer improvements to address capacity limitations in the City of Dublin’s sanitary sewer collection system. The City should also continue to work with adjoining jurisdictions to explore the feasibility of coordinated water and sanitary sewer provision that can result in greater efficiency and benefit to the entire region. It is important to note that, consistent with previous City of Dublin Community Plans, the results of the analysis provides the City with a plan along with recommendations to further explore as development occurs over time in order to achieve the goals of the Community Plan.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 156STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater runoff is generated when rain or melted snow flows over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. As the runoff flows over the surfaces, it accumulates debris, chemicals, sediment or other pollutants that could adversely affect water quality if the runoff is untreated.In natural areas, stormwater runoff is absorbed by the ground. It is filtered and ultimately replenishes underground water deposits or flows into waterways. In developed areas, impervious surfaces prevent stormwater runoff from natu-rally soaking into the ground. Instead, the stormwater runoff rapidly enters storm drains, sewer systems and drainage ditches. This can cause:ۢDownstream floodingۢContaminated waterwaysۢStream bank erosionۢIncreased sediment in the waterways from erosionۢHabitat destructionۢChanges in the stream flowۢInfrastructure damageStormwater management is the practice of controlling stormwater runoff in order to mitigate these negative impacts to the environment.EXISTING CONDITIONSStormwater Management ProgramThe City of Dublin has implemented a comprehensive Stormwater Management Program in order to effectively manage stormwater. The Stormwater Management Program consists of the following six main components:ۢStormwater Master PlanۢNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit ComplianceۢCapital Improvement ProjectsۢMaintenanceۢChapter 53 – Stormwater Management and Stream ProtectionۢChapter 151 – Flood ControlStormwater Master PlanUnlike the sanitary sewer collection system, stormwater flow naturally occurs by way of swales, creeks, and rivers, each of which contributes to a larger drainage area called water-sheds. This means that the City needs to proactively main-tain the integrity and capacity of these naturally occurring features. While stormwater management will not limit the intensity of development, the allowance for appropriately sized facilities on each development is important. The City of Dublin’s Stormwater Master Plan gives the City a strong base for managing stormwater.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY157 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
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The Stormwater Master Plan is a document that was established in 1999 and updated in 2009. The purpose of the Stormwater Master Plan is to minimize impacts from development by establishing limits on stormwater discharges through modeling of City watersheds. The Stormwater Master Plan contains prescribed release rates per acre for all City watersheds that a developed site is not permitted by code to exceed. The sizing and design of stormwater management control measures are largely based on the prescribed release rates that are defined in the Stormwater Master Plan. The development and use of the prescribed release rates help mitigate flooding problems and improve the overall appear-ance and environmental quality of streams. The Stormwater Master Plan also effectively developed a drainage system map and database as well as identified capital improvement projects associated with stormwater management, many of which have been constructed.The 2009 Stormwater Master Plan updated analysis confirmed that the City’s current stormwater release rate requirements provide consistent and accepted criteria throughout the City and has minimized effects of develop-ment to the receiving streams.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 158National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit ComplianceThe City of Dublin is required by the United States Envi-ronmental Protection Agency to comply with its NPDES Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program. This program requires local governments with fewer than 100,000 people to develop a plan to reduce stormwater pollution in order to protect and improve water-ways. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency manages the compliance of the local jurisdictions with their NPDES Phase II MS4 permits.The program is comprised of six minimum control measures that, when implemented, should result in a significant reduction of pollutants discharged into receiving waters. The minimum control measures are:ۢPublic Education and Outreach: distribution of mate-rials and performing outreach to inform citizens about the impacts of polluted stormwater runoff.ۢPublic Participation and Involvement: programs and events that involve people in stormwater managementۢIllicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: detection and elimination of illegal discharges to the storm sewer system and improper disposal of waste.ۢConstruction Site Runoff Control: management of sediment, excessive runoff and pollution from construction sites.ۢPost-Construction Runoff Control: management of stormwater runoff and pollution from development projects that are permanent facilities.ۢPollution Prevention and Good House-keeping: management of municipal facilities and operations to reduce pollution.The City has developed an updated Stormwater Manage-ment Program Plan that outlines how the City will meet the minimum control measures during the current permit term. The City is required to submit an annual report that demon-strates how the City addressed each of these minimum control measures. Capital Improvement Projects and MaintenanceThe City owns and maintains a stormwater management system consisting of drainage structures, pipes, waterways, and stormwater management basins that are designed to convey stormwater runoff away from streets and buildings. The maintenance of the stormwater management system is vital in the protection of public health and safety. The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is a five-year outlook for anticipated capital projects and is reviewed annually by City Council, and adopted by Ordinance. The CIP provides funding for capital projects related to various City infrastructure, which includes the stormwater manage-ment system. The projects consist of both new stormwater management system infrastructure as well as the mainte-nance of the existing stormwater management system assets. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY159 Envision Dublin Community Plan | UtilitiesChapter 53 – Stormwater Management and Stream ProtectionChapter 53 of the City of Dublin Code of Ordinances was established in 1998 and revised in 2005. Chapter 53 regulates stormwater from areas of new development and redevelopment for the purpose of protecting public health and safety and provides provisions for stream protection. Chapter 53 is the legal backing to enforce the Storm-water Master Plan, and also established the City of Dublin Stormwater Management Design Manual. The Stormwater Management Design Manual is a document that sets forth the City standards for stormwater management and provides guidance for engineers in developing plans and stormwater management calculations. The Stormwater Management Design Manual includes control for peak release rates of stormwater runoff (water quantity), water quality, and erosion and sediment on construction sites. The Stormwater Management Design Manual also provides guidelines for control measures, such as retention and detention basins.Also codified in Chapter 53, Stream Corridor Protection Zones have added a layer of protection for stream corri-dors that may have otherwise been adversely effected by development and where no other regulations provided for the preservation of the riparian buffers. These zones apply to streams within Dublin that do not have federally desig-nated floodways or floodplains. These zones will also aid to protect residents from the impacts of flooding and land loss through erosion. Chapter 53 regulates activities within the Stream Corridor Protection Zone.Chapter 151 – Flood ControlDublin has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) since 1980, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the adoption of Chapter 151 of the City of Dublin Code of Ordinances by Ordinance 27-80. The NFIP makes flood insurance available to property owners in communities that agree to adopt an ordinance regulating development in flood prone areas. The floodplain regulations required by NFIP are designed to accomplish three basic objectives related to flood damage protection:ۢTo prevent new developments from unduly increasing flood damages to others;ۢTo ensure that new buildings will be free from flood damage; andۢTo ensure that existing buildings, when substantially damaged or improved, will be brought up to current floodplain regulations so they will be flood protected.Dublin’s code exceeds these minimum require-ments. Chapter 151 requires the necessary controls and provisions, but also includes a 20 foot buffer zone to flood-ways. No fill shall be placed between the floodway and the base flood elevation (flood fringe) or between the floodway and 20 feet from the floodway, whichever is less.Under NFIP, the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), otherwise known as the floodplain or 1-percent chance of a flood, is the area of land that would be inundated by the base flood. This floodplain is the area regulated by Dublin for compliance with the NFIP. In addition, the floodplain limits that are shown on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), FEMA publishes Flood Insurance Studies (FISs) that identify floodplain limits on many streams within the City. The limits of the floodplain are identified through engineering analysis that provides a flooding elevation at a particular location that can be compared to the ground elevations.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 160FUTURE PROJECTIONSThe future of stormwater management regulations will evolve over time and may include more prescriptive requirements for specific watersheds, numeric effluent limits, minimum control measures, encouragement of low-impact development design, and retrofits to restore urban hydrology. Each state is required by Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1313), to submit a prioritized list of impaired waters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. The list indicates the waters of Ohio that are currently impaired and may require total maximum daily load (TMDL) development in order to meet water quality standards.TMDL reports identify and evaluate water quality problems in impaired water bodies and propose solutions to bring those waters to attain water quality standards. TMDLs are estab-lished for phosphorus, sediment, fecal coliform bacteria, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, floodplain capacity, bed load, and habitat. Some of the recommended solutions to address the impairments include storm water controls, point source controls, manure management, and habitat improvements. As part of the federal Clean Water Act, the U.S. EPA must review and approve each TMDL. The TMDL report for the Scioto River is under development as of early 2024.The Ohio EPA issues the General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity and the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems Permit that the City is required to comply with. The permits are updated every 5 years and were most recently issued in 2023 and 2021 respectively. The two permits complement one another, and contain provisions that require the City to maintain a stormwater management program.Bridge Street District The Bridge Street District is a highly walkable, urban envi-ronment within the City of Dublin. An integrated approach for stormwater management within sites in this District includes alternatives to traditional ponding of stormwater, such as the use of green roofs, permeable pavement, bio-retention facilities, rain barrels, planter boxes, etc. These practices optimize the land for creating the urban and walkable community desired. This stormwater manage-ment approach is described in the City of Dublin Storm-water Management Design Manual. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Stormwater management continues to be an important part of the City’s infrastructure system. The City’s regulations regarding water quality, the management of stormwater, and the preservation of the natural stream corridors should be periodically reviewed and updated to comply with state and federal regulations as well as best management practices.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY161 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Utilities
WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYUtilities | Envision Dublin Community Plan 162PurposeThis chapter reinforces the importance of being good stewards of the natural environment and offers strategies for environmental sustainability best practices to ensure natural resources and environmental features remain valued community assets. PurposePurposePurposePurposeThis chapter reinThis chapter reinThis chapter reinThis chapter reinnatural environmnatural environmnatural environmnatural environmbest practices tobest practices tobest practices tobest practices toremain valued coremain valued coremain valued coremain valued coWORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY164 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and EnvironmentDublin is an exceptional place to live, in large part, due to its complementary mix of intact and functioning natural ecosystems and a high-quality built environment. Its natural resources and environment ground the community in place and provide a foundation for its future. Residents and visi-tors alike cherish these elements and rank the City’s parks, natural areas, and open space as some of the most desir-able and valued features in Dublin. During the community outreach process, residents also identified sustainability and resilience as strong values and high priorities for the community. Incorporating practices that improve the City’s stormwater management, protect and sustainably manage wetlands and trees, and preserve topsoil, including clean drinking water, clean air, and biodiversity, which will make the city more resilient to growth and a changing climate. Dublin enjoys a relatively temperate climate, receiving just less than 40 inches of precipitation annually and ranging in average temperature from an average low of 21 degrees in January, ito an average high of 84 degrees in July. The plan-ning area includes open plains in its western half and rolling terrain and steeply sloping edges and limestone outcroppings along the Scioto River. The central and southwestern parts of the City are relatively flat and contain Miamian-Kokomo-El-dean soils prone to flooding and ponding. Before Euro-Amer-ican settlement, the land was forests and tall grass prairie. Native forests have been replaced with an urban forest, maintained and managed by municipal staff and private property owners. Though neighborhoods, golf courses, office parks and other developments have changed the environ-ment, natural processes are still at work in Dublin. They must be considered and managed to protect residents, wildlife, property and the City’s quality of life. The chapter identifies Dublin’s goal for maintaining and improving its environment and provides practical recommendations for how the City can achieve its aims.I’ll always veer to more green areas, large trees and open spaces. That is a large part of what I consider to set Dublin apart and above other communities.always ven spacesblin aparteer to mor. That is aand abovNATURAL RESOURCESAND ENVIRONMENT10WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and Environment 165Goal and Objectives for Natural Resources and EnvironmentPROTECT AND ENHANCE THE INTEGRITY OF NATURAL SYSTEMS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.ۢGrow the local tree canopy. ۢEncourage the preservation and restoration of existing native plants and landscapes. ۢProtect topsoil resources from erosion. ۢPreserve and enhance watershed management and natural hydrological systems. ۢProtect streams and their buffers and provide public access, particularly along the Scioto River. ۢEnhance public awareness and involvement in environmental stewardship. ۢConnect people with nature. ۢReduce urban heat-island effects. The goal and objectives for the Natural Resources and Environment Chapter were developed in response to what we heard from the public, an analysis of existing conditions, and a review of past studies. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY166 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and Environment
Most Sustainable. Identifying ecologically sensitive and important areas including soils and watersheds, planning for wildlife management, and the maintenance and expansion of the City’s tree canopy are all essential elements of Dublin’s stewardship of its natural resources and environment. Through these activities Dublin can advance its goal of being the most sustainable community. Most Connected. With its abundant parks, open space, trails and natural areas - distributed equitably throughout the City - Dublin has the ability to be one of the most connected communities in terms of providing opportunities for residents to connect to nature. Through stewardship of its natural resources and environment and forward-thinking investment in parks, open space, and trails, Dublin can protect natural ecosystems while making Dublin an even more desirable place to live. Most Resilient. Planning to protect and improve Dublin’s biodiversity, manage its watersheds to absorb extreme precipitation events, maintain and supporting healthy ecosystems, and planning to mitigate the heat island effect through green infrastructure are all meaningful measures to make the City the most resil-ient. These measures prepare Dublin for shocks associated with a changing climate and enable it to recover quickly when crises occur. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYEnvision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and Environment 167PROTECTING AND ENHANCING NATURAL SYTEMS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Dublin’s verdant landscape and trees, fertile soil, ample rainfall, and rivers and streams have attracted people to the area for centuries. Its temperate climate and natural resources continue to contribute to its appeal as a place to live, work, play and invest. Survey respondents indicated that most Dublin residents want to protect current natural resources and ensure that future development proceeds in a sustainable manner. As the City grows, a key objective is the preservation of existing resources to sustain a high quality of life for current and future residents. This includes identifying critical resources, habitat, and natural areas and planning for their protection and enhancement or for mitigation when necessary. If done well, future development and environmental sustainability can form two pillars of a resilient Dublin. As Dublin’s population expands, demand for new housing will put pressure on open space and wetlands. New devel-opment will push out into undeveloped land permanently altering ecosystems and removing the essential services they provide the community including clean water, clean air, shade and moderation of the heat island effect, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and the aesthetic and psycholog-ical benefits residents receive from connecting with nature. To meet the challenge of sustainably accommodating growth and maintaining and enhancing the natural systems that support Dublin’s high quality of life and make it resilient to change, the City will need to focus on three objectives: watershed management, preserving its tree canopy and soils, and creating a livable environment. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Protecting and managing Dublin’s watershed is a primary consideration in making the City sustainable and resilient. Watersheds—the land areas that water moves down and across into streams and rivers—are the foundations of the ecological systems that provide water for drinking and irri-gation. They also play a key role in absorbing precipitation, mitigating the effects of extreme weather events. Lastly, they contain most of the biological diversity and wildlife habitat in the Dublin area. Planning for their protection and management is vital to achieving the City’s sustainability and resilience goals. The Scioto River provides drinking water to nearly one million people in the Columbus metropolitan area including the City of Dublin. Dublin also draws part of its drinking water from Big Walnut Creek and from groundwater pumped from sand and gravel deposits in the Scioto River Valley. All three sources are susceptible to contam-ination from agricultural and residential land use runoff. Streams, rivers, wetlands and riparian areas provide clean drinking water, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat and are some of the most changed and endangered ecosystems in North America—85 percent of Ohio’s wetlands have been destroyed or are no longer considered ecologically functional after more than two centuries of settlement and agriculture. Protecting Dublin’s watershed and restoring its ability to provide essential ecosystems services is critical to the livability and resilience of the community. The City recognized watershed management as a central compo-nent of its the 2018-2020 Dublin Sustainability Frame-work. Further, watershed protection and management is a positive effect of the plans for an inter-connected regional greenway system along central Ohio’s rivers planned in by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) RAPID 5 initiative. The following actions can add to these efforts and help the City achieve the objective of managing its watershed for sustainability and resilience. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY168 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and EnvironmentSUSTAINABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT By encouraging sustainable land development and low impact design (LID), in addition to implementing the City’s established stormwater management requirements, appro-priately located developments informed by an integrated approach that considers natural processes, Dublin can decrease the negative impacts of growth on watersheds. Current GIS data can be used to identify sensitive water-shed areas and hydrological considerations in deciding where development should be prohibited or required to incorporate conservation design. Design elements including green roofs that absorb and slow stormwater and decrease heat retention and reduce heating/cooling costs, perme-able driveways and exterior decking, planting native plants landscape features such as rain gardens and bioswales, and planting trees can further protect watersheds. Dublin is already implementing some of these elements in its zoning and development codes. As growth continues, it will be important to consider increasing sustainable land develop-ment and LID requirements.Conservation Design Conservation design is an essential component of sustainable land development for new residential proj-ects. It describes an integrated process that considers the topography, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife as well as resident well-being and sense of place in designing and constructing a new residential development. It emphasizes identifying and inventorying ecologically important areas (such as wetlands, mature woodlands, open space), and then selecting housing locations to complement the location of open space while maintaining density. Home values often increase with proximity to open space and clustering homes around open space ensures that each property has access to common open areas. Conservation design can significantly decrease the impacts of new residential development on watersheds. Dublin currently encourages that all new development proposals in areas that include woods, streams, river frontage, steep slopes, and other natural features or that include significant open space, and specificlaly those along the River Corridor and near Glacier Ridge Metro Park, incorporate conservation design. In these areas, the City recommends that at least 50% of proposed developed land be preserved as open space. STREAM BUFFERS A practical solution to protecting and managing Dublin’s watersheds are stream buffers. Stream buffers, or riparian buffers, are areas along a watercourse that is protected from development through designated setbacks to preserve riparian ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide including reducing flood hazards, slowing storm-water runoff and erosion and increasing aquifer recharge, cleaning water, providing wildlife habitat and biodiversity both on the land and by providing shade to and cooling stream or river water, and reducing noise. Typically, buffers involve specified setbacks from a watercourse where devel-opment is prohibited. Dublin currently provides educational to property owners for incorporating stream buffers into landscaping on their property and the City’s stormwater code requires setbacks in designated Stream Corridor Protection Zones and near pocket wetlands. Buffers should be considered as an essential component of sustainable land development for new residential developments in areas that include streams and wetlands. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYNatural Resources and Environment | Envision Dublin Community Plan 169PRESERVING DUBLIN’S TREE CANOPY AND SOILS Despite more than two centuries of change, Dublin is home to a thriving, diverse tree canopy - an urban forest planted and cared for by residents and the City mixed with native trees preserved intentionally or by fortune of their locations. Dublin also retains productive topsoil, a legacy of ancient processes that provided the foundation for the community’s agricultural beginnings and now nurtures the community’s verdant landscapes and biodiverse ecosystems. An urban tree canopy provides a multitude of essential benefits including: improved air quality; a cooling effect that moderates the “heat islands” created by concentrations of pavement, buildings and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat; reduced energy consumption; effective storm-water management and erosion control; enhanced biodi-versity by creating habitat for wildlife; promotion of mental and physical well-being for residents through green spaces and shade; aesthetic enhancement of urban landscapes; noise reduction; and increased property values. Dublin’s soils help manage stormwater runoff and floods, support urban agriculture, and moderate the heat island effect, an essential component for supporting a robust and healthy tree canopy. Protecting and improving both the City’s tree canopy and soils will ensure that Dublin’s environment will continue to provide essential ecosystem services as it grows and adapts to change. The following actions can help Dublin meets of objective of preserving its tree canopy and soils.Dublin takes pride in its trees and has a long history of cultivating and caring for them. For 34 years, it has held the designation of Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foun-dation and remains committed to maintaining that status. For the past eight years, it has received the Growth Award. To monitor and track improvements in the tree canopy coverage, the City maintains a sophisticated GIS database that includes geo-located points for individual trees. It also analyses coverage using LIDAR and infrared imagery. By understanding the existing tree canopy, the City is able to identify where it needs to be improved or increased and also how it will be effected by proposed developments. This can inform decisions about how many trees to plant, when, and where and whether tree loss needs to be mitigated to account to loss from development and where that mitigation will have the greatest impact. The City’s geo-located data can also be laid over environmental data to guide natural resource management with implications for the kinds of trees that may be planted and their impact on soil erosion and health, stormwater runoff and flooding, wildlife habitat, and moderating the heat island effect. All of this data supports a general objective of growing the tree canopy which is especially vital to counter the impacts of development which include more impervious pavement and buildings which increase stormwater runoff and retains more heat, more cars with their noise and emissions, and more people which put pressure on existing wildlife habitat and biodiversity.SUPPORT TREE PRESERVATION AND PLANTINGS Mindful of the value of its trees, in 2001, Dublin adopted a tree preservation ordinance that restricts the removal of healthy trees with a diameter of six inches at breast height or greater for evergreens and two-and-a-half inches for deciduous. If removed, these “protected” trees must be replaced “inch-for-inch” within one year of the removal or the City may charge a fee in lieu of replacement. In the years since, the City has amended the ordinance to grant waivers in certain situations such as when a proposed development plans to incorporate a percentage of lost trees into the development. The City also maintains and makes available to its residents a Landscape and Tree Preservation Manual which provides guidance on the preferred kinds of trees to plan, which are prohibited due to their incom-patibility with the City’s ecosystems, and which stand up best to deer and pests. The manual also provides direction of obtaining a permit to remove a tree—a program that provides a vital check to unplanned, unregulated changes to the City’s tree canopy. Dublin also has an active tree replacement program that removes diseased trees and replaces them with hardier species and a “legacy tree program” in which residents pay to can leave a lasting memorial to a loved one in the form a tree and plaque, cared for by the City.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY170 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and Environment
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Program-ming includes educational materials for teachers to use in the classroom on the importance of soil and conser-vation and the “Backyard Conservation” program which helps residents reduce pollution from their homes from lawn fertilizers, pesticides, and vehicle fluids and employ common sense practices such as rain gardens, rain barrels or cisterns, native plants, drip irrigation, and pervious surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff. The Franklin SWCD also provides GIS services and natural resource evaluations to aid Dublin in protecting topsoil. Through a variety of programs and the actions of the City and private property owners, Dublin can protect its topsoil at the same time as it addresses other environmental considerations (e.g. wetlands, tree canopy, urban heat island effect) in ways that are mutually beneficial.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢContinue and expand the City’s rain barrel reimburse-ment program to reduce storm runoff and soil erosion.ۢExamine local development regulations for opportuni-ties to minimize impervious surfaces for new devel-opment and explore code amendments that better accommodate permeable surface alternatives.ۢConsider low impact design and conservation design elements in all new residential developments.ۢIncorporate stream buffers as a component of low impact and conservation design.ۢWork with local land trusts to conserve undeveloped lands that are critical to watershed protection.ۢWork with local non-profits and utilities to create incen-tives for planting trees on private property in line with the Landscape and Tree Preservation Manual. ۢPrioritize tree replacement, increasing the tree canopy, mitigation for tree loss, and incorporation of existing trees into any zoning, planned unit development, or subdivision regulation updates with the goal of no net loss of trees.ۢPrioritize soil protection and mitigation for soil loss in any zoning, planned unit development, or subdivision regulation updates with the goal of no net soil loss.ۢConsider requiring design elements that reduce soil erosion from stormwater runoff including impervious driveways, rain gardens, and bioswales in new devel-opments.ۢStrengthen the partnership with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District and the Ohio Department of Agriculture Soil and Water Conservation Division to provide educational programs and incentives to protect topsoil.ۢWork with local land trusts to conserve undeveloped land containing critical soils and intact woodland ecosystems.WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY172 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and EnvironmentCREATING A LIVABLE ENVIRONMENT Dublin’s environment must be livable - for both its resi-dents and wildlife. Three areas of concern that require specific attention are the heat island effect, managing wildlife and residents’ interactions with their wildlife neighbors, and ensuring all residents can connect with nature. The City’s efforts to ensure resilience benefits and reinforces other efforts. To mitigate the heat island effect, it can draw on conservation design principles and utilize green infrastructure to provide shade and cool local temperatures which has the added effects of creating habitat for birds, small mammals, and insects and cooling the water in streams and the Scioto River which bene-fits fish. Likewise, these tools are useful for watershed management. The last component of making Dublin’s environment livable is leveraging its wealth of parks, open space, trails, blueways and greenways to create oppor-tunities for residents to connect with the natural environ-ment. The following actions can help the City achieve the objective of creating a livable environment.MITIGATE THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT “Heat islands” are areas of the built environment that retain heat during the day and radiate it back magnifying daytime temperatures and increasing nighttime tempera-tures where they exist. Typically, heat islands are found where the landscape is characterized predominantly by pavement and buildings which absorb and re-emit the sun’s heat more than natural landscapes such as forests and grasslands. The effect can be stifling with localized daytime temperatures being up to 7 degrees hotter than outlying areas and nighttime temperatures being up to 5 degrees hotter. Seven and five degrees may not sound like a lot, but it means that residents will have to run their air conditioners longer, increasing their power bills and putting added strain on service providers. Combine this with projected growth and a warming climate and the effect can become a significant concern.Fortunately, many of the measures taken to protect Dublin’s environment already described are effective in combatting the heat island effect. Land and surfaces covered by vegetation absorbs and re-emits less of the sun’s heat than concrete and asphalt - Conservation Design and Low Impact Design encourages develop-ment that maximizes open green space and minimizes pavement. Maintaining and increasing the tree canopy provides shade and cools surface temperatures and can reduce the costs of cooling homes. Green roofs insulate buildings and absorb less heat than traditional roofing materials having a double impact on keeping homes cool and power bills down. Incorporation of design elements such as pervious driveways provide a cooler alternative to asphalt and also has the benefit of reducing stormwater runoff. Conservation design also maximizes open space which helps mitigate the impact heat island effect. Miti-gating the heat island effect will be an essential consider-ation for future development and design. WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLYNatural Resources and Environment | Envision Dublin Community Plan 173MANAGING WILDLIFE As development encroaches into open space and wildlife habitat, and as green infrastructure creates new habitats for wildlife living in close proximity to humans, Dublin will need to actively manage wild animals to prevent negative interactions with humans, the spread of disease among and between species, and overpopulation of some species to the detriment of others. Without a significant predator population, coyotes, skunks, racoons, squirrels, mice, and other rodents will continue to thrive in proximity to residen-tial developments. Deer will also flourish on the endless range of residential grass and gardens, destroying flowers and threatening human health with Lyme disease, spread by the ticks they carry, and by walking into traffic. They City’s plentiful open space, riparian areas, and tree canopy is home to and attracts many species of birds including hawks and other raptors. Dublin recognizes that with its great natural assets come responsibilities. The 2018-2020 Dublin Sustainability Framework emphasizes coexistence with wildlife and public education to reduce confrontations with wild animals. The City also passed an Outdoor Feeding Ordinance to prohibit feeding any wild animals (excluding birds) and provides educational resources to residents about driving with deer, and preventing deer damage to private property through hazing, use of protective fencing, and by planting deer-resistant plants. CONNECTING TO NATURE Dublin residents are incredibly fortunate to have access to more than 1,500 acres of green space and more than 130 miles of trails. Parks and open space are natural loca-tions for residents to connect with nature, observe natural ecosystems and processes and learn about the environ-ment. Connecting to nature has positive psychological and physical benefits that add greatly to residents’ quality of life and well-being. Fortunately, much of the City’s green space is evenly distributed throughout the community and accessible to residents from all income levels and back-grounds. Thirty-six percent of Dublin’s population is within a 5-minute walk of a park or open space and 64% is within a 10-minute walk. There are gaps, however, and they tend to correlate with commercial districts. The Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommends considering adding parks in business and commercial districts. Regional recreational plans such as the Strategic Action Plan: Central Ohio Greenways, and MORPC’s RAPID 5 further support the expansion and connection of greenways and trails to enhance resident’s connection to nature. Dublin can enhance residents’ connection to nature by continuing to offer educational programming that helps residents under-stand where they live, the natural processes at work around them, how to co-exist with wildlife, and how to improve and restore the community’s natural assets. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ۢConsider requiring low impact design and conservation design elements in all new residential developments to reduce the heat island effect. ۢWork with local land trusts to conserve undeveloped lands that will reduce the heat island effect, protect wildlife habitat, and maintain open space to foster residents’ connection to nature. ۢContinue and expand education programs about co-existing with wildlife including environmentally-safe ways to minimize negative interactions (e.g. deer-resis-tance plants, deer fencing). ۢConsider measures to reduce wildlife-automobile colli-sions (e.g. deer crossing sensors and lights, wildlife over/underpasses in high traffic corridors frequented by wildlife). ۢConsider incentive programs to reduce negative wild-life interactions (e.g. animal proof trash/compost/recy-cling receptacles, keeping house cats indoors, etc.).WORKING DRAFTFOR STAFF REVIEW ONLY174 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Natural Resources and Environment
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DAYVISITTOASSESSTHE-AIN3TREET0ROGRAM4HElNALPRODUCTOFTHE4ASK&ORCEWASTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT4ASK&ORCE2ECOMMENDATIONDOCUMENTTHATWASACCEPTEDBY#ITY#OUNCILIN4HEOVERARCHINGRECOMMENDATIONSIDENTIlEDAREINCORPORATEDINTOTHE!REA2ECOMMENDATIONSBELOWHistoric District Code and GuidelinesDuring this similar timeframe, staff initiated an amendment to the Historic District Code and Guidelines to reestablish the regulations and character recommendations solely focused on the Historic District. !FTERYEARSOFPUBLICINPUT STUDY ANDCAREFULANALYSIS THE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT#ODEAND'UIDELINESWEREADOPTED4HESEDOCUMENTSCREATEDFOURSUB
DISTRICTS ALLOWINGREGULATIONSTORESPONDTOTHECHARACTERNUANCESOFEACHSUB
DISTRICT SUCHASLOTCOVERAGEANDBUILDINGheight. This approach has been very successful, ANDTHE#ITYRECEIVEDA0UBLIC%DUCATIONAND!WARENESS!WARDFROM/HIO(ISTORY#ONNECTIONFORTHISHIGHLY
TAILOREDAPPROACH)N THE#ITYUPDATEDTHE#ODEAND'UIDELINESTORElNETHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT-APRELATIVETO"ACKGROUNDAND,ANDMARKBUILDINGS ANDFURTHERIDENTIlEDTHEhERAOFSIGNIlCANCEvWITHINTHEDISTRICTAS
4HISPROVIDEDGREATERCLARITYFORPROPERTYOWNERS STAFF ANDTHE"OARDFORDEVELOPMENTREVIEW!DDITIONALamendments are currently under consideration to address the regulations and guidelines for Background buildings.%STABLISHING$UBLINSORIGINALEARLY
SVILLAGEASa valued place for today’s residents and visitors is important to provide a sense of history that grounds the community. Historic Dublin is a unique and CHARMINGMIXED
USEAREATHATISCHARACTERIZEDBYRESIDENTIAL
SCALEARCHITECTUREANDTHEDISTINCTIVEUSEOFLIMESTONEINITSBUILDINGSANDSIGNATUREWALLS(ISTORIC$UBLINISCENTRALLYLOCATEDWITHINTHE#ITY ADJACENTTOTHE3CIOTO2IVERANDINCLUDESPUBLICANDCOMMERCIALUSESALONGTWOMAINSTREETS(IGH3TREETAND"RIDGE3TREET4HESEMAINCOMMERCIALTHOROUGHFARESARESURROUNDEDBYNEIGHBORHOODSOFSINGLE
FAMILYHOMESANDCIVICUSES4HEAREAISBORDEREDBYTHE3CIOTORiver to the east, Indian Run to the north, Cosgray $ITCHTOTHESOUTH AND#ORBINS-ILL$RIVETOTHEWESTDistrict IntentTo promote the preservation and maintenance of the City’s historic sites and landmarks and to ensure compatibility and consistency of development PROPOSALSWITHTHEHISTORICCONTEXTHDHISTORIC DISTRICT AREA PLANPLANNING CONTEXT(ISTORIC$UBLINISADISTINCTIVEDISTRICT NOTONLYWITHINDublin, but relative to other historic districts. The (ISTORIC$ISTRICTISCOMPACTINBOTHSIZEANDSTATURE WHERETHECOMMERCIALBUILDINGSHAVEASMALLERresidential character to them. This makes the Historic $ISTRICTPEDESTRIAN
SCALEDANDEASYTOEXPLORE4HECENTRALFOCUSOFTHEDISTRICT ASDElNEDBY#ITY#OUNCIL is to ensure the historic character of the District is PRESERVEDWHILEENSURINGOPPORTUNITYFORINVESTMENTANDredevelopment can occur in appropriate locations. 0RIORTOTHECREATIONOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT THE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTWASAUNIQUEAREAPLANWITHINTHE#OMMUNITY0LAN4HE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTWASINCORPORATEDINTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTWHENITWASESTABLISHEDOVERADECADEAGOANDINCLUDEDINTHE"RIDGE3TREET!REA0LANASASPECIlCFOCUSAREAWITHRECOMMENDATIONS!SDEVELOPMENTBEGANTOTAKEPLACEWITHINTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTUNDERTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTREGULATIONS RESIDENTSAND#ITYLEADERSHIPREALIZEDTHEHISTORICSCALEOFDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHEAREAWASBEINGTHREATENEDANDIDENTIlEDTHENEEDFORCHANGE3EVERALINTERIMMODIlCATIONSWEREMADETOTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTCode, but ultimately City Council directed staff to remove THE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTFROMTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTANDRE
ESTABLISHTHE(ISTORIC$UBLINASITSOWNDISTRICTANDarea plan. Historic District Task Force4HE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT4ASK&ORCEWASESTABLISHEDBY#ITY#OUNCILIN/CTOBERTOPROVIDERECOMMENDEDUPDATESTOTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT!REA0LAN4HE4ASK&ORCEPROVIDEDAVENUEFORCOMMUNITY
WIDEVISIONINGANDSELECTEDAWIDERANGEOFSTAKEHOLDERSTHROUGHOUTOURCOMMUNITYTOASSISTINTHISPROCESS4HE4ASK&ORCEprovided recommendations regarding the character of the District, historic preservation, housing needs, ECONOMICVITALITYANDMIXED
USEOPPORTUNITIES GATEWAYSTOTHE$ISTRICTANDWAYlNDING STREETSCAPEANDOPENspace/gathering spaces, and public art and events. 3IGNIlCANTINPUTANDENGAGEMENTWASGAINEDFROMTHECOMMUNITYANDKEYSTAKEHOLDERSINTHEREGION ASWELLWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 5 AREA RECOMMENDATIONSS. High Street Vitality4HISPORTIONOFTHEDISTRICTISEXPERIENCINGAQUIETRESURGENCEWITHNEWPROJECTSGOINGINTOLARGELY
ORIGINALBUILDINGS7ITHTHENEWSTREETSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS 3(IGH3TREETISAHIDDENGEM!DDITIONALFOCUSONTHE3OUTH(IGH3TREETWOULDCONTINUETOENCOURAGETHEVITALITYOFTHISAREAOFTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT WHICHCOULDINCLUDEŶPromoting more event venues for the core district IEUSESTHATENCOURAGEMOREFOOTTRAFlC SUCHASfarmers/seasonal markets, holiday festivals, ethnic festivals, small mov¬ie theater, outdoor theater, or performing arts theater, etc.). Ŷ!LLOWINGPROMOTIONALOPPORTUNITIESTHATANNOUNCEEVENTSSUCHASBANNERS DISPLAYS STREETSIDEWALKart, etc. Ŷ)NVESTIGATINGTHEOPPORTUNITYFORMOREFAMILY
oriented activities.Ŷ%XPLORINGTHEIDEAFORCREATINGAPUBLICSTREATERYTOALLOWADDITIONALSEATINGANDGATHERINGAREASTOsupport these businesses. ŶIdentifying opportunities for additional public art ANDPUBLICOPENSPACE ORLEVERAGINGEXISTINGAREASUCHASTHE+ARRER"ARNTODRAWVISITORSTOTHEsouthern end of the Historic District. PreservationThe overarching goal of the district is to preserve ANDMAINTAINTHEHISTORICFABRICWITHINTHEERAOFSIGNIlCANCE4HISRANGESFROMPRESERVINGENTIREbuildings to preserving individual elements, such as ORIGINALWINDOWS STONEHITCHINGPOSTS ANDTHEICONICSTONEWALLS!SDEVELOPMENTPRESSURESCONTINUEWITHINTHE$ISTRICTTHISGOALWILLCONTINUETOBEIMPORTANT4HErecent designation of the Landmark and Background STRUCTURESWITHINTHE#ODEAND'UIDELINESIDENTIlESTHEEXISTINGCHARACTERTHATSHOULDBEPRESERVEDANDPROVIDESGUIDANCETOACHIEVETHIS&OR,ANDMARKSTRUCTURES DEMOLITIONSHOULDALWAYSBEALASTRESORTWHENHEALTH SAFETY ANDWELFAREAREATSTAKE4HERECOGNITIONANDprotection of these Landmark structures should be supported through the provision of education, resources, ANDSUPPORTFORBUILDINGOWNERS4HISCOULDINCLUDETHE#ITYS#OMMERCIAL&A»ADE)MPROVEMENT'RANT ANDcompliance and enforcement efforts. “The scale of the district needs to remain small, dense and urban.”“Preservation of Dublin’s historic charm is key within the district.”Proper Scale of DevelopmentThe adoption of the updated Code and Guidelines in ANDADDRESSTHEAPPROPRIATEHEIGHT SCALEANDMASSINGOFBUILDINGSWITHTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTTOENSURETHEQUAINTNATUREOFTHEAREAISMAINTAINED!SDEVELOPMENTCONTINUESWITHINTHE$ISTRICT ADHERENCEto the design standards that reinforce the established character of the Historic District including building HEIGHT SCALE MASSINGANDMATERIALSSHOULDBEFOLLOWEDThis is particularly applicable for Landmark structures. &LEXIBILITYINTHEAPPLICATIONOFTHESTANDARDSSHOULDBEALLOWEDFOR"ACKGROUNDSTRUCTURESWHILEENSURINGTHEYmaintain their unique character. WORKING DRAFT6 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansAREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)Streetscapes4HESTREETSCAPEWITHINTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTSHOULDFOCUSONPEDESTRIANFRIENDLYDESIGNTHATlTSTHECHARACTEROFTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT WHICHINCLUDEŶ7IDERSIDEWALKSTOALLOWADEQUATEPEDESTRIANMOVEMENTTHATAREWELLKEPT WELLMAINTAINEDand surfaces are level and do not create tripping HAZARDSŶ!MENITIESFORVARIOUSMODESOFTRANSPORTATIONincluding biking (i.e. bike racks, bike service/repair stations, etc.). Ŷ3TREETLIGHTSTHATARESIMILARINNATUREANDappropriately designed and scaled for the District. ŶBenches, trash receptacles, and other amenities THATAREINCHARACTERWITHTHE$ISTRICTŶ3TREETTREESELECTIONSTHATARESPECIESNATIVETOCENTRAL/HIOANDHAVEAGROWTHRATEANDSCALEthat is appropriate for the District and local streets. Ŷ%NSURETHATSTREETTREESAREPROVIDEDWITHUNDERGROUNDSPACEANDSOILCONDITIONSTHATWILLSUPPORTHEALTHYGROWTH3ILVA#ELL3YSTEM ETC Connect the District#ONNECTIONSTHROUGHOUTTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT ASWELLASBETWEENTHE$ISTRICTANDTHESURROUNDINGAREAS INCLUDINGTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTAREIMPORTANTTOensuring access is available to the amenities each of THESEAREASHASTOOFFER INCLUDINGTHEFOLLOWINGŶIdentify opportunities for synergy throughout the District, connecting and leveraging the DEVELOPMENTPATTERNSANDACTIVITIESBETWEENTHEnorthern and southern end of the District. ŶEncourage pedestrian connections and MOVEMENTSCROSSING"RIDGE3TREETŶ&OCUSONOPPORTUNITIESTOPROVIDEANANCHORINTHEsouthern portion of the district to strengthen the connections. Ŷ%XPLOREOPPORTUNITIESFORACONTINUOUSRIVERFRONTOPENSPACECONNECTIONANDALONGEXISTINGNORTHsouth streets. ŶReinforce connections from the Historic District to the Bridge Park development, the West Bridge 3TREETAREAAND-ETRO#ENTER ANDTHEADJOININGresidential neighborhoods of Indian Run Estates, #ORBINS-ILL 7ATERFORD6ILLAGE ,ONGVIEWAND2IVER(IGHLANDSANDTHE#ITYOF$UBLIN INGENERALMicromobility and Mobility Corridors4HE#ITYHASIDENTIlEDOPPORTUNITIESFORALTERNATIVEMOBILITYWITHINTHEDISTRICT ALLOWINGANDENCOURAGINGBIKEANDE
BIKETRAVELADJACENTTO(IGH3TREETONSAFER LESSAUTO
ORIENTEDSECONDARYSTREETS4HE#ITYHASrecently received approval for a micromobility charging ANDPARKINGSTATIONON-ILL,ANE4HE#ITYSHOULDcontinue to safely incorporate different modes of travel TO ANDTHROUGHOUT THEDISTRICT ALLOWINGTHEDISTRICTTOBEADESTINATIONFORALLWALKERSANDROLLERS)FACITY
WIDEEAST
WESTMOBILITYCORRIDORISDEVELOPED (ISTORIC$UBLINshould be a major point of interest along that route. Public parking at the Library GarageParking4HEUSEOFEXISTINGPARKINGLOTS INCLUDINGLEVERAGINGPUBLICPARKINGATTHE,IBRARY'ARAGEANDON
STREETPARKINGSHOULDBERELIEDUPONINSTEADOFCREATINGNEWPARKINGLOTS WHICHCANBEACHIEVEDTHROUGHAVARIETYOFSTRATEGIESŶ!PPROVALOFPARKINGPLANS WHEREPUBLICLOTSANDGARAGESCANBEUSEDINSTEADOFON
SITE PRIVATEPARKING0OTENTIALFORTHEELIMINATIONOFON
SITEPARKINGREQUIREMENTSCOULDBECONSIDEREDDISTRICT
WIDEŶ%NCOURAGESHAREDPARKING WHENPOSSIBLEŶ)NVESTIGATEALTERNATIVEPARKINGSTANDARDSTOALLOWFOReasier consolidation of parking lots and parking lot UPGRADES MINIMIZEORELIMINATESUBURBANDESIGNrequirements for a more urban character and MATERIAL ANDLANDSCAPETHATISCOMPATIBLEWITHTHEHistoric District. Ŷ%XPLOREANDIFAPPROPRIATE ADOPTAPPLICATION
BASEDtechnology to assist in parking management. ŶInvestigate methods to ensure private parking lots AREWELLMAINTAINEDANDINCORPORATENECESSARYscreening and landscaping.WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 7 Open Space and ParksHistoric Dublin contains a distinctive amount of private and public open spaces and the preservation of these SPACEANDTHEGREENWAYCONNECTIONSAREANIMPORTANTOBJECTIVE'REENWAYCONNECTIONSTHROUGHOUTTHEDISTRICTSHOULDBEIDENTIlEDFORPRESERVATIONWITHFUTUREDEVELOPMENT ESPECIALLYAROUND$UBLIN3PRINGS0ARKANDTOANDFROM)NDIAN2UN0ROPERIDENTIlCATION demarcation and physical connection are needed for the EXISTINGPARKSANDOPENSPACENETWORKTHATCONNECTSto and through the Historic District including Indian 2UN&ALLS0ARK THE$UBLIN6ETERANS0ARK'ROUNDSOF2EMEMBRANCE 7EST0EDESTRIAN"RIDGE0LAZA ,IBRARY0LAZA "RI(I0LAZA 6ISIT$UBLIN0LAZA +ARRER"ARN0ARK $UBLIN3PRINGS0ARK +IWANIS2IVERWAY0ARKANDTHERiverside Crossing Park. !DDITIONALDESIGNATEDPHYSICALACCESSPOINTSTOTHE3CIOTO2IVERAND2IVERSIDE#ROSSING0ARKSHOULDBECONSIDERED)DENTIlCATIONOFADDITIONALSPACEORPARKAREASSOUTHOF"RIDGE3TREETANDOPPORTUNITIESFORASOUTHERNANCHORANDRIVERACCESSONUNDERUTILIZEDPROPERTIESIE+ARRER"ARNAND-C$OWELLPROPERTY should be considered. Continued coordination and COLLABORATIONWITH$UBLIN0ARKSAND2ECREATIONDepartment on all open and park space is also a key component. Indian Run Corridor4HE)NDIAN2UNISANIMPORTANTNATURALCORRIDORWITHINTHE#ITY BUTALSOACHARACTERDElNINGFEATUREWITHINTHEHistoric District. Recommendations for the preservation OFTHE)NDIAN2UNANDTHEADJACENTGREENWAYCORRIDOR INCLUDEŶEnsure the character of future development MINIMIZESIMPACTSONTHECORRIDORLIMITINGbuilding heights, ensuring building setbacks, etc.). Ŷ-AINTAINASIGNIlCANTNATURALBUFFERALONG)NDIAN2UN&ALLSANDTHEADJACENTCORRIDORTOENSUREANATURALCORRIDOR WHICHCOULDBECOMEACITYOWNEDlinear park/open space. Consider a permanent easement or agreement (conservation easements). Ŷ)NVESTIGATETHEINCLUSIONOFAMULTI
USEPATHSANDravine overlook areas along the southern boundary OFTHE)NDIAN2UNCORRIDORTOPROVIDEANEAST
WESTconnection.AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)“The district needs more event space and green areas for gatherings.”“We need to respect our natural corridors with emphasis on Indian Run.”WORKING DRAFT
8 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansGateways4HE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTISCENTRALLYLOCATEDWITHINTHECity and accessible from all directions, creating an OPPORTUNITYFORTHEDEVELOPMENTGATEWAYFEATURESATTHESETRANSITIONPOINTSTOCREATEANARRIVALEXPERIENCEFORVISITORS SLOWTRAFlC ANDIDENTIFYTHEAREAASSPECIAL4HECONSIDERATIONOFAGATEWAYWOULDDIFFERENTIATEthe District from other parts of the city and could incorporate features that signify entry into the Historic $ISTRICT SUCHASCOLUMNS ARCHWAYS MONUMENTALSIGNAGE WALLS ORLANDSCAPING3PECIlCFOCUSANDIMPROVEMENTSSHOULDBEMADETOTHEEASTGATEWAY ACROSSTHE32VEHICULARBRIDGETO(IGH3TREET TOMINIMIZEORELIMINATECURBCUTSANDSCREENPARKINGAREAS IE LOWSCREENWALLS LANDSCAPESCREENING street trees, etc.).Support of the DistrictContinued collaboration and support of the Historic $ISTRICTBYTHE#ITY ASWELLAS6ISIT$UBLIN $UBLIN#HAMBEROF#OMMERCE $UBLIN(ISTORICAL3OCIETY $OWNTOWN!LLIANCE !RCHITECTURAL2EVIEW"OARD ANDTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT"USINESS!SSOCIATIONWILLBENElTALLWITHINTHE$ISTRICT7AYlNDINGEnsuring that both pedestrian and vehicular movement is easily accessible throughout the District through APPROPRIATESIGNAGEISKEYTOWAYlNDINGWITHINTHE$ISTRICT!PPBASEDTECHNOLOGYCOULDBEEXPLOREDTOENHANCEWAYlNDINGANDPROVIDEHISTORICANDCULTURALINFORMATIONASWELLASON
GOINGEVENTSANDOTHERHELPFULinformation.Arts and Culture!RTANDCULTUREBRINGVISITORSANDVITALITY ANDTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTHASAUNIQUEOPPORTUNITYTOBRINGHISTORY
RELATEDDISPLAYSANDACTIVITIESTOTHEPUBLIC/PPORTUNITIESTOprovide art and cultural artifacts that represent the history and vitality of the District should be embraced. !RTANDCULTURALDISPLAYSTHATCELEBRATETHE(ISTORICDistrict, the history and culture of Dublin and the creative resources and talents of the community should BEENCOURAGED#ONTINUEDCOLLABORATIONWITHTHE$UBLIN!RTS#OUNCIL $UBLIN(ISTORIC3OCIETYANDTHESCHOOLdistrict provide opportunities for coordinated efforts. AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)Daily Chores Sculpture at BriHi SquareExisting Historic Dublin gateway on Dublin RoadPublic art as backdrop to pocket plazaWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 9 Riverview Village4HROUGHAPARTNERSHIPBETWEEN#/HATCHANDTHE#ITY 2IVERVIEW6ILLAGEISANEWDEVELOPMENTINTHENORTHEASTcorner of the district. The goal for the area is to have ENTREPRENEURIALOFlCES #/HATCHSCORPORATEOFlCES public/private events, artist and maker spaces, and ARESTAURANTPUB4HEAREAWILLOVERLOOK2IVERSIDE#ROSSING0ARK7ESTANDINCLUDEAMAJORPARKENTRYWAY&OUR,ANDMARKBUILDINGSWILLBERESTOREDBY#/HATCH ANDTHEAREASINFRASTRUCTUREWILLBEUPGRADEDBYTHE#ITY4HEOPPORTUNITYTOCREATEPEDESTRIAN
ONLYBLOCKSISBEINGEXPLORED7ITHTHEVILLAGESHIGHVISIBILITYFROM,INK"RIDGEANDPIVOTALLOCATIONBETWEENTHEDISTRICTAND2IVERSIDE0ARK7EST ITISEXPECTEDTOBEAPHENOMENALopportunity to create a lively activity node.Darby Lot4HEEXISTINGSURFACEPARKINGLOTISOWNEDBYTHE#ITYand provides convenient parking for patrons of area businesses. The lot consumes an entire Historic District block and provides an opportunity to use the portion of THELOTALONG&RANKLIN3TREETFORINlLLDEVELOPMENT4HE,IBRARY'ARAGEISLOCATEDNORTHACROSS.ORTH3TREETANDSHOULDBELEVERAGEDWITHNEWDEVELOPMENTMcDowell Property/Dublin QuarryThis property at the southeast corner of the District ALONGTHE3CIOTO2IVERPROVIDESANOPPORUNITYFORNEIGHBORHOODSCALEDRESIDENTIALINlLLANDPOTENTIALACCESSPOINTSTOTHEWATERSEDGE$EVELOPMENTSHOULDBESENSITIVELYSITEDTOBUFFERFROMEXISTINGRESIDENCESONKarrer Place. 55 South High7ITHANYFUTUREREDEVELOPMENTOF3(IGH3TREET,
3HAPED"UILDING ANEWPUBLICPARKORPLAZAWITHANEW APPROPRIATELYSCALEDBUILDINGORBUILDINGSSHOULDbe considered. Riverside Crossing Park West This park development is a major component of other RECOMMENDATIONS2IVERVIEW6ILLAGE 'ATEWAYS #ONNECTTHE$ISTRICT ANDOFCOURSE0ARKSAND/PEN3PACE)TWILLcomplement the more urban feeling Riverside Crossing 0ARK%ASTBYPROVIDINGAMORENATURALISTICEXPERIENCEWITHINTHETREESANDRIPARIANAREAS+AYAKLAUNCHES lSHINGPLATFORMS ANDDIRECTINTERACTIONWITHTHERIVERare planned. Early Dublin had a number of interesting CULTURALFEATURESTHATSHOULDBECELEBRATEDWITHTHISPARKTHEMAN
MADECHANNELTOTHEMILL TANNERY ANDQUARRYTHEMILL TANNERY ANDQUARRYSITESTHEMSELVESAND$UBLIN3PRINGS)NTERPRETIVEINFORMATION GEO
CACHING ANDBIRDWATCHINGAREIMPORTANTACTIVITIESTHATshould be considered. John Sells and Indian Run Schools4HEEXISTINGSCHOOLSITESLOCATEDWITHINNORTHOF"RIDGE3TREETPROVIDESTHELONG
TERMPOTENTIALFORREDEVELOPMENTTHATCOULDMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENTTHATCOMPLEMENTS(ISTORIC$UBLINSEXISTINGCORE!NYNEWdevelopment on this site should be treated sensitively and avoid creating negative impacts to the natural areas and neighborhoods surrounding. This is particularly related to the Indian Run located along the northern BOUNDARYOFTHESCHOOLSITE4HEHISTORIC"UILDINGSHOULDBEPRESERVEDANDINCORPORATEDWITHINALARGERredevelopment strategy for this site.Riverview Village ConceptKEY SITES & OPPORTUNITIESWORKING DRAFTPedestrian scaled commercial development.)NlLLDEVELOPMENTEXAMPLE)NlLLTOWNHOMERESIDENTIAL10 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansDESIGN RECOMMENDATIONSPreservation of the 1919 BuildingKarrer Barn preservation and neighboor park amenityPotential cemetery expansion)NlLLDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITYSignalized intersection with crosswalksNew street connectionRiverside Crossing Park improvementsPedestrian improvements to Scioto BridgePreserve and enhance Indian Run Falls Park and adjacent open spacesImprove access to riverfrontThe Indian Run greenspace provides a corridor for the City’s new east-west signature trail Look for opporunities to improve pedestrian safety and comfort at intersectionIncorporate mature trees into future development to preserve existing character!LIGNNEWINlLLDEVELOPMENTWITHexisting street network, open spaces, and character of existing developmentLocated new parking to the rear of building, outside the public realm buildingsIntergrate public art to support placemakingDistrict gateway location1234567812139101114151617WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 11 HISTORIC DISTRICT ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN112786414444131649311101717175215WORKING DRAFTS High StS High St
W Bridge StW Bridge StRiverside DrRiverside Dr
Monterey DrMonterey Dr
Corbin Mills DrCorbin Mills Dr
Franklin StFranklin StS RiverviewS Riverview
Waterford DrWaterford DrIndian Run DrIndian Run DrBridge Park AveBridge Park AveDublin CemeteryMonterey ParkIndian RunCemeteryKarrer BarnScioto River
Indian Run Falls ParkRiverside Crossing ParkDublin LibraryDublin Community ChurchRock Cress PkwyRock Cress PkwyIndian Run
12 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansPLANNING CONTEXT4HE3OUTHWEST!REACOMPRISESNEARLY ACRESof mostly undeveloped land stretching from Emerald 0ARKWAYTO(OUCHARD2OADANDBORDERINGTHE#ITYOF#OLUMBUSTOTHESOUTH4HEFUTUREEXTENSIONOF4UTTLE#ROSSING"OULEVARDWILLOPENMUCHOFTHISAREATOdevelopment, although some development may occur INADVANCEOFTHE4UTTLE#ROSSING"OULEVARDEXTENSIONWHEREACCESSFROMEXISTINGROADWAYSANDUTILITIESISalready available.Area Intent4HE3OUTHWEST!REAPROVIDESOPPORTUNITIESTOSUPPORTa variety of housing choices to meet the projected DEMANDSOFTHECOMMUNITYWITHINAREASTHATAREORGANIZEDAROUNDWALKABLENEIGHBORHOODSCENTERSWITHSERVICESANDAMENITIES WHILEALSOPRESERVINGTHERURALcharacter of the area. SWASOUTHWEST AREA PLAN4HE3OUTHWEST!REAINCLUDESFOURDISTINCTSUBAREASWITHunique land use and transportation recommendations to lTTHEDESIREDDEVELOPMENTCHARACTEREmerald to Avery4HEPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REALOCATEDBETWEEN!VERY2OADAND%MERALD0ARKWAYCANBEBESTCHARACTERIZEDASAZONEOFTRANSITIONAWAITINGLOCALROADIMPROVEMENTS%XISTINGSINGLE
FAMILYANDMULTI
FAMILYNEIGHBORHOODSare located to the north, and residential and commercial DEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE#ITYOF#OLUMBUSISLOCATEDTOTHEEAST/LDE$UBLIN7OODSATTHESOUTHEASTERNCORNEROFTHE3OUTHWEST!REAANDWILLBEIMPACTEDBYFUTUREDEVELOPMENTTOTHENORTHWITHINTHE#ITYOF$UBLIN BUTalso adjacent areas outside Dublin.!CCESSTOTHEAREAISPROVIDEDVIATHE4UTTLE#ROSSING)
INTERCHANGE ANDTHECORRIDORINCLUDESEXISTINGCOMMERCIALUSES HOTELSANDRESIDENCES#OMMERCIALZONINGISINPLACEFORMANYPARCELSALONGTuttle Crossing, but development has lagged despite the WIDENINGOF4UTTLE#ROSSINGFROM%MERALD0ARKWAYTO7ILCOX2OADIN&UTUREEXTENSIONOF4UTTLE#ROSSINGWESTWARDTO!VERY2OADWILLPROVIDEREGIONALINTERSTATEaccess making Tuttle Crossing a major arterial. The need to plan for future impacts of the Tuttle Crossing EXTENSIONISIMPORTANTTOESTABLISHINGPROPERLANDUSEand access management. )NTEGRATIONOFLOCALSERVICESANDCOORDINATIONWITHSURROUNDINGRESIDENTIALAREASWILLBEACOMPONENTFORfuture planning success in the corridor. Land uses should be provided that carefully transition and provide ASENSEOFINTEGRATIONWITHCLEARLYDElNEDOPENSPACEand pedestrian connections and opportunities. Internal road development should be sensitively designed to limit IMPACTSTOEXISTINGNEIGHBORHOODS4HE3OUTHWEST!REACONTAINSTHEMOSTAVAILABLEACREAGEFORNEWRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE#ITY WHICHhas been a focus of discussion throughout the Envision Dublin process. The city continues to see interest FROMTHEDEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITYFORNEWRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE3OUTHWEST!REA4HEBALANCEof residential and nonresidential uses play an important ROLEINTHECITYSOVERALLSUCCESS!SOUTLINEDINTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICT!REA0LAN THE3OUTHWESTAND7)$AREASARETWOMAJORAREASWHEREPOTENTIALFUTUREGROWTHEXISTS4HEFOCUSWITHINTHE7)$ISECONOMICGROWTHANDEMPLOYMENT WHILETHE3OUTHWESTFOCUSESONRESIDENTIALGROWTH)NORDERTOMORECLEARLYDElNEthese boundaries and ensure appropriate transitions are ESTABLISHED THEAREAPLANBOUNDARIESBETWEEN7)$ANDTHE3OUTHWESTHAVEBEENMODIlEDDublin Housing Strategy and Study4HE$UBLIN(OUSING3TUDYAND3TRATEGYOUTLINEDa number of recommendations to address the projected HOUSINGDEMANDSWITHINTHECOMMUNITY4HESERECOMMENDATIONSINCLUDEDTHENEEDFORŶ-IXED
USE WALKABLECOMMUNITIESTHATPROVIDEpublic space for social gathering and open space that enhance quality of life.Ŷ#ONSISTENT HIGH
QUALITYDEVELOPMENTTHATISINDICATIVEWITHINTHE#ITYOF$UBLINŶ#REATIONOFhNODESvOFACTIVITYTHROUGHOUTTHEcommunityŶ!DDRESSHOWGROWTHOCCURS NOTJUSTWHEREIToccurs. ŶEnsure that residential land uses are sensitively PLACEDINAREASTHATDONOTCOMPETEWITHHIGH
TAX
VALUECORRIDORSINCLUDINGINTERSTATES environmentally sensitive areas, or other competing interests.WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 13 SHOULDBEEVALUATEDINCONJUNCTIONWITHDEVELOPMENTResidential development in the area should be designed to conserve open space and natural features such ASEXISTINGWOODLOTSANDFENCEROWS ANDREGIONALTRANSPORTATIONCONNECTIVITYISEXTREMELYIMPORTANTAmlin!MLINISASMALLRURALAREAINTHESOUTHERNPORTIONOF7ASHINGTON4OWNSHIP,OCATEDALONG2INGS2OAD immediately adjacent to the railroad, the area started TODEVELOPINTHELATESAFTERARAILDEPOTWASconstructed. Today, the area includes a collection of LATESANDEARLYSHOMESANDBUSINESSES INCLUDINGA53POSTOFlCEORGANIZEDAROUNDTHESMALLhistoric street grid east of the rail line and an eclectic MIXOFEARLYS MID
CENTURY ANDEARLYSHOMESONLARGELOTSWESTOFTHERAILLINESUBDIVISIONTOTHENORTHANDWEST WHICHINCLUDESMIXEDRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENT!VONDALE7OODSWASDESIGNEDto complement the scale and architecture of the National Church Residences and create an integrated NEIGHBORHOODWITHRESIDENTSINVARIOUSSTAGESOFLIFE4RANSPORTATIONANDDEVELOPMENTPRESSUREDElNETHISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REA4OTHESOUTHLIESRAPIDLYDEVELOPINGLANDWITHINTHE#ITYOF#OLUMBUSTHATHASresulted in higher density development and impacts to THELARGERROADNETWORK4HEEXTENSIONOF4UTTLE#ROSSINGBoulevard through this area facilitates future connectivity TO#OSGRAY2OAD WHICHWILLPROVIDEDIRECTINTERCHANGEACCESSFORSIGNIlCANTPORTIONSOFRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTalong the Hayden Run Corridor. Impacts on land uses ANDTHEABILITYTOADEQUATELYTRANSITIONUSESWILLNEEDTOBEMITIGATEDWITHTHEALIGNMENTOFTHEEXTENSIONOF4UTTLE#ROSSING"OULEVARDANDALONGTHE#38RAILROADCosgray to Madison County4HISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REACONSISTSOFOVERACRES PRIMARILYOFRECENTLYANNEXEDANDUNDEVELOPEDLANDWESTOFTHE6ILLAGEOF!MLIN!NUMBEROFSINGLE
FAMILYHOMESARELOCATEDWITHINTHETOWNSHIPALONGCosgray and Houchard Roads and face the greatest POTENTIALIMPACTFROMFUTUREDEVELOPMENTANDEXPECTEDROADIMPROVEMENTS!SIGNIlCANTPORTIONOFTHELANDINTHESOUTHWESTCORNEROFTHESTUDYAREAINCLUDESTHE(AYDEN2UNCORRIDOR WHICHmOWSFROMITSHEADWATERSNEAR$UBLINSEXTREMESOUTHWESTBORDEREASTTO(AYDEN2UN&ALLSATTHECONmUENCEWITHTHE3CIOTO2IVER!HIGH
TENSIONPOWERLINEBISECTSTHEAREA ANDTHE(ERITAGE4RAIL-ETRO0ARKISLOCATEDTOTHESOUTHWEST4HISAREAWILLBEIMPACTEDBYTHEFUTUREEXTENSIONOFTCB and its connection to Houchard Road, opening the area for development. The Hayden Run Corridor ANDITSASSOCIATEDmOODPLAINSIGNIlCANTLYIMPACTSROADalignments and limits development options. The area is ALSOLOCATEDATTHEFRINGEOFSEWERSHEDS ANDCAPACITIESThis area contains several environmental and character features that should be preserved and taken into ACCOUNTWITHDEVELOPMENT3TREAM#ORRIDOR0ROTECTION:ONEREQUIREMENTSANDAPPROPRIATEBUFFERINGWILLLIMITPOTENTIALAREASFORDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHECORRIDOR ANDTHEUSEOFEXISTINGNATURALBUFFERSANDTREECOVERSHOULDBEINTEGRATEDASAMENITIESWITHINDEVELOPMENT-AJORSTANDSOFTREESATTHECORNEROF(IRTH2OADSHOULDbe preserved to their greatest potential by integrating them into neighborhood open spaces as residential DEVELOPMENTOCCURSONADJACENTLAND%XISTINGHEDGEROWSSHOULDBEMAINTAINEDASREADY
MADESCREENINGANDBUFFERINGFORNEWDEVELOPMENTAvery to Cosgray4HISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REAISGENERALLYmATANDINCLUDESFEWNOTABLENATURALFEATURESHOWEVER ASIGNIlCANTWOODLANDTOTALINGMORETHANACRESINSIZEISCENTRALLYLOCATEDANDPROVIDESOPPORTUNITYASAfocal point for open space and recreational objectives. 4HE"ALLANTRAERESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTPROVIDESHIGH
QUALITYRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTINTHE3OUTHWEST!REA%XISTINGUSESALONG2INGS2OADINCLUDEASMALLNUMBEROFREMAININGSINGLE
FAMILYHOMES ACHURCHANDAMANUFACTUREDHOMEPARK-OSTOFTHEAREAREMAINSAGRICULTURE AWAITINGTHEFUTUREEXTENSIONOF4#"4HE3OUTHWEST!REALIESLARGELYWITHINTHE(ILLIARD3CHOOL$ISTRICTANDINCLUDES7ASHINGTON%LEMENTARY3CHOOL (ILLIARDSlRSTSCHOOLFACILITYIN$UBLINATTHENORTHWESTcorner of Rings Road and Eiterman Road.The construction of the National Church Residences n!VONDALEPROVIDESASENIORLIVINGCOMMUNITYWITHa range of residential options and services, including independent living, assisted living and continuing care, ANDWILLEXPANDHOUSINGCHOICESFOR$UBLINSENIORPOPULATION!VONDALE7OODS"OULEVARDPROVIDESACCESSTOTHISDEVELOPMENT BUTALSOTOTHE!VONDALE7OODSPLANNING CONTEXT (continued)Amlin existing character along Rings Road.WORKING DRAFT14 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansExisting character of the Southwest Area, view to south from Rings Road and Churchman roundaboutWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 15 WORKING DRAFT
16 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansRings RoadRings Road is the northern boundary of the central PORTIONOFTHEAREA SEPARATINGTHEAREAFROMEXISTINGSINGLE
FAMILYRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTANDINSTITUTIONALUSES4HEEXISTINGRURALCHARACTEROF2INGS2OADSHOULDBEPRESERVEDWITHNEWDEVELOPMENTTOTHESOUTH mimicking the established character along the north side of the road.Railroad Corridor4HE#382AILROADBISECTSTHECENTEROFTHE3OUTHWEST!REA CREATINGFUTUREDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIESNORTHOFTHEAREA(OWEVER ITCREATESCHALLENGESFORPROPERTIESIMMEDIATELYADJACENTTOTHERAILROADWITHINTHEAREAProperties adjacent to the railroad should provide a SIGNIlCANTVEGETATIVEBUFFERBETWEENDEVELOPMENTANDTHERAILROAD ANDLIMITRESIDENTIALUSESWITHINFEETOFTHERAILROAD3TRUCTURESTOALLEVIATENOISEFROMTHErailroad are not encouraged.Tuttle Crossing Boulevard (TCB) Extension4HEEXISTINGRURALROADWAYNETWORKWILLNOTBESUFlCIENTTOMEETFUTURENEEDSOFTHEAREA)NPLANNINGfor the future, regional and local connectivity must be provided that maintains Dublin’s standards for QUALITY BUTALSOCONSIDERVISUALCHARACTER6ARIABLEmedians, setbacks, landscape treatments and other TECHNIQUESSHOULDBEIMPLEMENTEDWHEREPOSSIBLETOMAXIMIZEAESTHETICBENElT4UTTLE#ROSSING"OULEVARDis an important corridor intended to provide vehicular ANDUTILITYACCESSTOMOSTOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REA4UTTLE#ROSSINGSHOULDBEBUILTWITHARURALCHARACTERLIKE-UIRlELD$RIVEANDINCLUDESIGNIlCANTBUILDINGANDPAVEMENTSETBACKSFROMFUTUREANDEXISTINGdevelopment.AREA RECOMMENDATIONS-UIRlELD$RIVENORTHOF!VERY2OADPROVIDESANexample for the rural and green character of Tuttle Boulevard extension west of Avery RoadWalking and Biking Routes to School7ASHINGTON%LEMENTARY3CHOOLLOCATEDON2INGS2OADTOTHENORTHOFTHEAREAWILLSERVENEWRESIDENTIALdevelopments that occur in the area. Developments SHOULDMAKEANEFFORTTOPROVIDESAFE EFlCIENT ANDeffective pedestrian facilities providing direct access to Washington Elementary.Gateway Opportunities'ATEWAYSAREPOINTSOFIDENTIlCATIONTHATSEPARATETHEAREAFROMADJACENTREGIONS'ATEWAYOPPORTUNITIEStypically present themselves as critical entrances into an area, or around key development opportunities, such as !MLIN6ILLAGE'ATEWAYSSHOULDBEDESIGNEDTOCAPTUREthe rural character of the area through building design, landscape features, and open space integration.Existing rural character of Rings Road.WORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 17 AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)Natural FeaturesThe area largely features undeveloped farmland, but does include areas of mature vegetation, small STREAMS ANDWETLANDS4HESENATURALFEATURESSHOULDbe preserved and enhanced to be community assets THROUGHNEWDEVELOPMENTWooded Reserve at Avondale Woods4HISRESERVEISDEDICATEDASOPENSPACEWITHTHE!VONDALE7OODSDEVELOPMENT ANDISAPPROXIMATELYACRES4HISNATURALOPENSPACESHOULDREMAINNATURALIZED ANDADJACENTDEVELOPMENTSHOULDINCLUDEPRESERVATIONOFNATURALVEGETATION WITHAPPROPRIATEbuffers to the open space.Regional Greenways 7HILETHISAREAOFTHE#ITYISCHARACTERIZEDBYFARMSTEADSand cultivated land, natural features are critical visual COMPONENTSFORTHEAREA!SDEVELOPMENTOCCURS ALLFENCEROWSANDWOODLOTSSHOULDBEINTEGRATEDINTOTHEdesign of open space systems. Public space should be incorporated to act as a buffer for residents and clear connectivity should be provided throughout the area and INTOADJACENTJURISDICTIONSFORMAXIMUMPEDESTRIANANDRECREATIONALBENElTHeritage Trail4HE(ERITAGE4RAIL PARTOFTHERGIONAL-ETRO0ARKSYSTEMISLOCATEDSOUTHWESTOFTHEAREAANDSTRETCHESMILESfrom Hilliard to Plain City. Development adjacent to the TRAILSHOULDEMPHASISSHARED
USEPATHCONNECTIVITY ANDUTILIZETHETRAILASANAMENITYFORTHEDEVELOPMENTANDthe area. Dublin Signature Trail4HE$UBLIN3IGNATURE4RAILISINTENDEDTOBEDESIGNEDand built as a pedestrian trail connecting the EASTERNMOSTANDWESTERNMOSTSIDESOFTHE#ITY4HISTRAILWILLCONNECTAREASLIKE!MLIN6ILLAGETO-ETRO#ENTER Bridge Park, Historic District, and other distinguished neighborhoods in the City. Development adjacent to THEFUTURETRAILSHOULDBEINTEGRATEDWITHTHEDESIGNOFthe trail, providing several connections to the trail and distinguishing it as a ‘front door’ of each development.Examples of existing tree stand incoporated into design home neighborhood.WORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFT18 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansHousing Variety4HISAREAOFFERSOPPORTUNITIESFORANEXPANSIONOFresidential development in many different forms. &UTURERESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTSSHOULDCONSIDERTHEINCORPORATIONOFTRADITIONALSINGLE
FAMILY ATTACHEDSINGLE
FAMILY DUPLEX TRIPLEX ANDOTHER@-ISSING-IDDLEHOUSINGSTOCKTOPROVIDEDIVERSITYTOTHE$UBLINHOUSINGMARKET!DDITIONALLY WHERECONSISTENTWITHTHE&UTURE,AND5SERECOMMENDATIONS INTEGRATIONOFMULTIPLESTYLESOFHOUSINGWITHEACHDEVELOPMENTshould be encouraged to create connected and diverse neighborhoods.Ponderosa0ONDEROSAISANEXISTINGPROTECTEDNEIGHBORHOODLOCATEDSOUTHWESTOFTHEINTERSECTIONOF2INGSAND!VERY2OAD$EVELOPMENTADJACENTTO0ONDEROSASHOULDBEINTEGRATEDWITHTHEEXISTINGSTREETNETWORK PROVIDEANADEQUATENATURALBUFFERTOthe neighborhood, and provide residential lots that transition appropriately from Ponderosa to the rest of THE3OUTHWESTAREAWalkable NeighborhoodsResidential development in the area should be designed to conserve open space and natural features SUCHASEXISTINGWOODLOTSANDFENCEROWS ANDREGIONALTRANSPORTATIONCONNECTIVITYISEXTREMELYIMPORTANT.EIGHBORHOODSSHOULDBEDESIGNEDWITHROBUSTPEDESTRIANFACILITIES INCLUDINGINTEGRATEDSIDEWALKSANDSHARED
USEPATHSCONNECTINGEACHDEVELOPMENTAREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)Southwest Area development character imageryWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 19 Southwest Area development character imagery Example of service streets with landscapingWORKING DRAFT
20 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansSUBAREA RECOMMENDATIONSEmerald to Avery4HESEPROPERTIESAREINTENDEDTOBEDElNEDBYTHEEXTENSIONOF4#"FROM7ILCOX2OADTO!VERY2OAD4HEEXTENSIONOFTHEROADWAYWILLGUIDEDEVELOPMENTof the vacant sites. Development should resemble NEIGHBORHOOD
SCALEMIXEDUSEDEVELOPMENTRANGINGBETWEENRETAILCOMMERCIAL OFlCE ANDMULTI
FAMILYBUILDINGS"UILDINGSSHOULDNOTEXCEEDSTORIESALONG4#" ANDSTORIESADJACENTTOEXISTINGRESIDENTIALand institutional properties. Development should ACCOMMODATEASETBACKOFAPPROXIMATELYFEETfrom Tuttle Crossing Boulevard to create the rural CHARACTERINTENDEDFORTHEEXTENSIONOFTHEROADWAYAvery to Railroad (excluding Amlin)4HISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REAINCLUDESSIGNIlCANTCHALLENGESTOBLENDFUTURELANDUSES#OMBINEDWITHACCESSMANAGEMENTNEEDSALONG4#"AND!VERY2OADANDADESIRETOPROPERLYTRANSITIONUSESWITHEXISTINGresidential areas, care must be taken to properly MANAGEAREADEVELOPMENTANDMINIMIZETRAFlCimpacts to residential areas.4HEAREAISCHARACTERIZEDBYFARMSTEADSANDcultivated land, natural features and are critical visual components for the area, as development occurs, all FENCEROWSANDWOODLOTSSHOULDBEINTEGRATEDINTOTHEdesign of open space systems. Public space should be incorporated to act as a buffer for residents and clear connectivity should be provided throughout the area ANDINTOADJACENTJURISDICTIONSFORMAXIMUMPEDESTRIANANDRECREATIONALBENElT$EVELOPMENTALONGTHE4#"%XTENSIONSHOULDPROVIDEAMINIMUM
FOOTBUFFERTOCREATETHERURALCHARACTERINTENDEDFORTHEROADWAY0ROPERTIESALONG!VERY2OADSHOULDPROVIDENEIGHBORHOOD
SCALEMIXEDuse development providing uses appropriate to the AREA"UILDINGSSHOULDNOTEXCEEDSTORIESINHEIGHT and should provide an appropriate transition to the ANTICIPATEDRESIDENTIALWESTOFTHEPROPERTIESAmlin!MLINSUNIQUEANDQUAINTCHARACTERTHATSHOULDBEPROTECTEDASADJACENTDEVELOPMENTOCCURS&UTUREresidential development in the area should provide ADEQUATESEPARATIONWITHOPENSPACETOVISUALLYDElNEACLEARTRANSITIONBETWEENTRADITIONALNEIGHBORHOODdesign and the surrounding area. Construction of the 4#"EXTENSIONWILLALSOFACILITATEANOPPORTUNITYTOCREATECLEARGATEWAYFEATURESTHATWILLFURTHERSIGNIFYTHESPECIALimportance of the village area.Railroad to Cosgray (excl. Amlin)4HISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REAPROVIDESAKEYOPPORTUNITYTOTRANSITIONFROMSMALL
LOTSINGLE
FAMILYhousing in Columbus to the south, to the anticipated VILLAGECENTERCHARACTEROF!MLIN3OUTHOF4UTTLECrossing Boulevard, development should consist of SINGLE
FAMILYRESIDENTIALWITHTYPICALLOTSAROUND
ACRE4HISAREASHOULDPROVIDESIGNIlCANTSETBACKSFROMTHERAILROADAND4#" ANDUTILIZERETENTIONBASINSANDlandscape features to occupy the setback area.-OVINGNORTHFROM4#" THISAREABEGINSTOCREATETHESOUTHERNEDGEOFTHE!MLINAREA PROVIDINGSEVERALOPPORTUNITIESFORSINGLE
FAMILY MULTI
FAMILY ANDMIXEDresidential neighborhoods. The density of development should continue to increase as development gets closer TO!MLIN BUTNOWEXCEEDSTORIESSTORIESADJACENTTO4#"AND(AYDEN2UN /PENSPACESHOULDBEPROVIDEDTHROUGHBOTHEXISTINGNATURALIZEDAREAS LIKETHEWETLANDSALONGTHERAILROAD ANDNEWGREENANDOPENSPACESconnecting each development.Cosgray to Madison County (excl. Amlin)4HISPORTIONOFTHE3OUTHWEST!REAINCLUDESLARGE OPENFARMLANDS THEMEANDERINGHEADWATERSOF(AYDEN2UN a transition to Heritage Trail Park in Hilliard, and the FUTUREEXTENSIONOF4#"4HISAREAISEXPECTEDTOINCLUDEASUBURBANRESIDENTIALCHARACTERMOVINGSOUTHWESTFROM!MLIN BUTCREATINGOPPORTUNITIESFORSINGLE
FAMILY MULTI
FAMILY ANDMIXEDRESIDENTIALNEIGHBORHOODSADJACENTTO!MLIN4HEDENSITYOFDEVELOPMENTSHOULDCONTINUETOINCREASEASDEVELOPMENTGETSCLOSERTO!MLIN BUTNOTEXCEEDSTORIESSTORIESADJACENTTO4#" 0ROTECTINGTHEHEADWATERSANDRIPARIANCORRIDOROFTHE(AYDEN2UNWITHAPPROPRIATEBUFFERINGANDLOWimpact land uses that manage runoff is important for the overall quality of the stream corridor. This requires ABALANCEBETWEENTHEENVIRONMENTANDDEVELOPMENTTOADEQUATELYPROTECTFEATURESTHATWILLSERVEASANimportant amenity to future residents.The Heritage Trail offers regional connections to Dublin’s neighboring communities, every effort should be made to connect development to the Heritage 4RAILVIASIDEWALKS GREENWAYS ANDSHARED
USEPATHSConnecting to the trail increases the goals of the City to be the most connected City in the country.WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 21 KEY SITES & OPPORTUNITIESSW Hirth and Tuttle CrossingThis property features an established stand of trees and a protected stream corridor. The tree stand should be preserved to their greatest potential by integrating them into neighborhood open spaces as residential development occurs on adjacent land. Hirth Road is ALOWTRAFlCCORRIDORTHATPRIMARILYSERVESSINGLE
FAMILYRESIDENTIALPROPERTIESON/LDE$UBLIN7OODS$RIVE4Omaintain the character of Hirth Road, development should primarily be residential. Development should INCLUDEAMIXOFRESIDENTIAL VARYINGFROMTRADITIONALSINGLE
FAMILYHOMESTOTOWNHOMES ANDUTILIZETHEstream as a primary open space feature. Density of DEVELOPMENTSHOULDBEAPPROXIMATELYDWELLINGUNITSper acre.SE/NE Wilcox and Tuttle CrossingThese undeveloped properties are located at an IMPORTANTFUTUREGATEWAYINTERSECTIONOFTHE#ITIESOFColumbus and Dublin. Both properties are adjacent TOEXISTINGRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTANDAREINTENDEDFORNEIGHBORHOOD
SCALEMIXEDUSEDEVELOPMENT4HEDEVELOPMENTOFTHESESITESSHOULDNOTEXCEEDSTORIES WITHPRIMARYORIENTATIONTOWARDS4#"5SESSHOULDBEORIENTEDTOWARDSRETAILCOMMERCIALANDOFlCE WITHOPPORTUNITIESFORMULTI
FAMILYASASECONDARYUSEOFTHEsite. WORKING DRAFT22 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansDESIGN RECOMMENDATIONSPreserve rural character along Rings Road Generous setbacks, landcaping and berming should be provided along the extension of Tuttle Crossing Boulevard west of Avery RoadTuttle Crossing Boulevard extension rail overpassLarge existing woods stand, community park and trailhead opportunityProtect and integrate Hayden Run into future developementExisting high-voltage power corridorMake connection to the Heritage Trail Metro ParkCreate walking and biking connections to Washington ElementaryPreserve and enhance Ponderosa Mobile Home EstatesProtect and intergrate watercourse and tree stand into future developmentIntergrate existing street connections into future development Create a walkable neighborhood Center in AmlinIntergrate tree stands and other natural features into the design of future developmentPrioritize non-residential uses along rail corridor, buffer rail corridor with setbacks, landscaping, and mounding; residential dwellings should be at least 200-feet from active rail line1234567810111213149WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 23 SOUTHWEST AREA ILLUSTRATIVE PLANLEGEND3INGLEFAMILY-IXED3INGLEOR-ULTIFAMILY-ULTIFAMILY.EIGHBORHOOD-IXED5SE13451823714611910122WORKING DRAFTHeritage TrailParkWashington Elementary
24 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans3INCETHEUPDATETOTHE7)$IN SEVERALIMPORTANTdevelopment projects have occurred including the CONSTRUCTIONOF4HE/HIO3TATE5NIVERSITY7EXNER-EDICAL#ENTER ASWELLASADDITIONSTO/HIO5NIVERSITYSDublin Campus. These developments highlight the CONTINUEDEFFORTSTOEXPANDRESEARCHANDDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICT ASWELLASCOLLABORATIONWITHSURROUNDINGUSES/PPORTUNITIESremain to continue to support the West Innovation $ISTRICTAKEYBUSINESSNEIGHBORHOODWITHIN$UBLIN WHICHINCLUDEŶ#ONTINUEDEXPANSIONOF/HIO5NIVERSITYS$UBLINCAMPUSINLINEWITHTHEGOALSOFTHE/5&RAMEWORK0LANŶ&UTUREEXPANSIONOF4HE/HIO3TATE5NIVERSITY7EXNER-EDICAL#ENTER ŶContinued opportunities for uses that support economic development. Ŷ-ODIlCATIONTOTHE#ITYSUTILITYSERVICEBOUNDARIESALLOWINGFORADDITIONALLANDTOBESERVEDŶ)NCORPORATIONOFAMIXOFUSESTHATINCLUDESERVICERELATEDUSESTHATPROVIDEAMENITIESTOTHEEXISTINGANDFUTUREWORKFORCEŶ%XPLORATIONOFNEWTRANSPORTATIONOPPORTUNITIESTHATprovide greater connectivity to the area.ŶPositioning Dublin for a potential passenger rail system along Houchard Road. Ŷ%XPANSIONOFUSESTHATAREAPPROPRIATEFORTHENORTHWESTPORTIONOFTHECOMMUNITYŶProvision of architectural design that is innovative and unique.Ŷ#ONTINUEDEXPEDITEDREVIEWPROCESSESTHATencourage business development. Ŷ%XPLORATIONOFOPPORTUNITIESFORGREENWAYSconnections that promote the natural resources in THENORTHWESTREGIONOFOURCOMMUNITY3INCEITSINCEPTION THE7)$HASBEENINTENDEDASAHOMEFORINNOVATIONCOMPANIESWITHIN#ENTRAL/HIOThe area serves as an economic engine for Dublin, WITHTHEBROADERGOALOFCREATINGASELF
SUSTAININGCYCLEOFINNOVATIONTHATWORKSTOGETHERWITHTHEEDUCATIONALinstitutions and companies in the district to constantly PROVIDETALENTANDOPPORTUNITIESFORCOLLABORATIONWITHINTHEREGION7HENTHESETWOGOALSAREACHIEVED ATHIRDGOALOFPOSITIVEECONOMICIMPACTWILLNATURALLYFOLLOW4HISWILLALLOW$UBLINTOATTRACTINNOVATIVECOMPANIES CREATEADYNAMICDISTRICTTHATIShALIVEv PROVIDEopportunities for companies to collaborate, support emerging entrepreneurs and provide varied options for different industries.Boundary Extension4HE7)$ANDTHE3OUTHWEST!REA0LANSAREBOTHAREASWHEREPOTENTIALGROWTHOPPORTUNITIESEXISTHOWEVER 7)$ISMOREFOCUSONECONOMICGROWTHOPPORTUNITIESANDEMPLOYMENT!SPARTOFTHE#OMMUNITY0LAN5PDATE THEBOUNDARIESOFTHE7)$WEREMODIlEDTOINCLUDEADDITIONALLANDTOTHESOUTH PREVIOUSLYDElNEDINTHE3OUTHWEST!REA0LAN!DDITIONALLY LANDFORMERLYOUTSIDETHE#ITYSUTILITYSERVICEBOUNDARYTOTHEWESTHASBEENINCORPORATEDINTHE7)$4HESEMODIlCATIONSWEREBASEDONGOALSANDOBJECTIVESIDENTIlEDTHROUGHOUTthe Envision Dublin Community Plan Update that EMPHASIZEDLANDUSESTHATASSISTEDINECONOMICVITALITYANDlSCALSUSTAINABILITYPLANNING CONTEXT4HE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICT!REA0LANOUTLINESTHEFUTUREGROWTHPOTENTIALOFTHEFARWESTERNCORRIDOROFTHE#ITYWITH
ACRESOFLANDBETWEEN!VERY2OAD (OUCHARD2OAD 3HIER2INGS2OAD AND3TATE2OUTE0OST2OAD4HEGOALOFTHEPLANISTOESTABLISHAWORLD
CLASSINNOVATIONANDRESEARCHDISTRICTTHATBUILDSUPONTHECOMMITMENTFROM/HIO5NIVERSITYTODEVELOPa cutting edge academic and research campus in $UBLINAND4HE/HIO3TATE5NIVERSITYTODEVELOPAstate of the art medical campus. The West Innovation $ISTRICT7)$ PROVIDESOPPORTUNITIESFORWALKABLE MIXEDUSE RESEARCHANDINNOVATIONDEVELOPMENTTOMEETTHENEEDSOFBUSINESSWHILEBUILDINGAENVIRONMENTTOATTRACTANDSUPPORTTHEWORKFORCEOFthe future. District IntentEconomic development is the principal focus of the DISTRICT WHILERESIDENTIALANDCOMMERCIALUSESSERVEASamenities to support employers and employees.WEST INNOVATION DISTRICT PLANWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 25 PLANNING CONTEXT (continued)Economic Development StrategyThe WID plays an important role in the City’s economic DEVELOPMENTSTRATEGYTHATWASUPDATEDIN WHICHoutlines a series of strategies and actions to continue Dublin’s economic success and competitiveness WITHINTHEREGION3IMILARTOTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTANDTHE$UBLIN#ORPORATE!REA0LAN 3TRATEGYWITHINTHE0LANFOCUSESON#REATING$ISTINCTIVE-IXED
5SE$EVELOPMENT.ODESTO-EETST#ENTURY)NDUSTRIAL$EMANDFOR6IBRANT0HYSICAL3PACEWHILE-AINTAINING$UBLINS(IGH1UALITYOF0LACE3TANDARDS4HE0LANCALLSOUTACTIONSTEPSWITHINTHIS3TRATEGYTOMOVETHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTFORWARDBYSETTINGTHECONDITIONSfor development attractive to the targeted industry clusters. The Plan highlights that Dublin has provided CONSIDERABLEFOCUSWITHINTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTand it is critical the city continue to support this key AREAANDHELPSETTHECONDITIONSFORFUTUREGROWTHANDdevelopment. Regional CompetitivenessThe WID vision is also important for Dublin to stay competitive relative to regional and national trends. &ROMGENERATIONALBEHAVIORSTOECONOMICCLIMATE THEWORKPLACEISCHANGINGANDTHEREAREMANYFACTORSCONTRIBUTINGTOTHESHIFT&ORTHEDISTRICTTOTHRIVEITmust respond as industries and companies change their approach to business trends and focus on agile ANDEFlCIENTPRACTICESTOSUPPORTTHISENVIRONMENT4HEOUTCOMEOFTHESEINmUENCESWASAWORKFORCETHATWASVERYINDEPENDENTBUTALSOVALUEDCOLLABORATIONASTHEKEYTOSUCCESS5RBANAREASHAVEmOURISHEDINTHELASTYEARS PARTLYBECAUSETHEYFUNCTIONASCENTRALIZEDAREASOFCOLLABORATION!NOTHERATTRIBUTEOFTHEEMERGINGWORKFORCEISITSEMPHASISONCONVENIENCE7ITHAGENERATIONTHATHASGROWNUPWITHTHEINTERNETANDOTHERTECHNOLOGIES -ILLENNIALSHAVEALWAYSBEENABLETOlNDhABETTERWAY vSUCHASABETTERWORK
LIFEbalance. Technology is part of the key, but convenience ISANOTHERPART!GAIN THISISWHEREURBANAREASHAVETHRIVEDBECAUSETHEYCANOFFERALIVE WORKANDPLAYenvironment.Live-Work-Play Balance /NEOFTHEMOSTIMPORTANTELEMENTSTOTHEEMERGINGWORKFORCEISCOMMUNITIESTHATPROVIDEABALANCEOFLIVE
WORK
PLAYTOATTRACTTHISGENERATIONANDCOMPETEWITHTHEURBANAREASTHATPROVIDETHESEOFFERINGS4HISINCLUDESPROVIDINGCOMPACTANDWALKABLEENVIRONMENTS the ability to attract a labor force, provide advancements in technology, provide public and private partnerships, provide interdisciplinary research models, encourage entrepreneurship in areas focusing on innovation and development, encourage businesses that are faster, CHEAPER ANDMOREEFlCIENT ENCOURAGECOMPANIESto adapt quicker in order to compete and include technological advancements in the automotive industry. !LONGWITHNATIONALTRENDS THEDISTRICTISINmUENCEDBYlocal trends that provide opportunities for partnerships THATCONTRIBUTETOITSPOTENTIALDEVELOPMENT WHICHincludes the educational institutions and companies THATRESIDEWITHINORNEARBYTHEDISTRICT!DDINTHEsurrounding neighborhoods, the recreational entities, $UBLIN-ETHODIST(OSPITAL 4HE/HIO3TATE5NIVERSITY7EXNER-EDICAL#ENTERANDNEARBYRETAILANDSERVICES and real estate becomes primed for development. WORKING DRAFT26 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansEMPHASIZINGTHEUSEOFGLASS ARCHITECTURALMETAL CUTSTONE WOODANDBRICKASMATERIALS AVOIDINGTHEUSEof limestone in more traditional applications to avoid historic appearances or mimicking other areas of the CITY DESIGNINGBUILDINGSWITHVARYINGSHAPESANDFORMS integrating geometric shapes and the varied use of BUILDINGPLANES INCORPORATINGNON
RECTANGULARSHAPESthat distort the structure and create jutting elements for additional space, using angles and pitches to evoke movement and contrast, integrating organic design WITHCURVESTOCHARACTERIZEmOWANDMOVEMENTANDEMPHASIZINGNATURALLIGHTANDSUSTAINABLEBUILDINGtechniques to better visually or physically connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Preserving Natural Features and EnvironmentThe WID includes important natural features such as WOODLANDS TREEROWSANDSTREAMCORRIDORSTHATSHOULDbe preserved and integrated as valuable amenities. %NVIRONMENTALQUALITYSHOULDBEEMPHASIZED ANDAkey element of future development should include the INTEGRATIONOFREGIONALGREENWAYCONNECTIVITYANDAFRAMEWORKOFOPENSPACEUPONWHICHALLDEVELOPMENTISLINKED&OCUSSHOULDBEPLACEDONTHENATURALCONTEXTof the area through creative layout, quality landscape DESIGNANDTHEMAINTENANCEOFUNOBSTRUCTEDVIEWSTONATURALAMENITIES4HEINTEGRATIONOF,%%$
CERTIlEDbuildings or environmentally friendly design techniques SHOULDBEHIGHLYENCOURAGEDASPARTOFACUTTING
EDGEtechnology center.0ORTIONSOFTHE3OUTH&ORK)NDIAN2UNAND#OSGRAY#REEKmOWTHROUGHTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICT4HESESTREAMSSEEMINSIGNIlCANTINAPPEARANCEANDMAYBEperiodically dry, but they serve an important function for the area’s drainage. The natural greeen corridor provides the opportunity to create a shared use paths to connect DESTINATIONSINTHE7)$WITHNEIGHBORHOODSTOTHEEASTOF53
)NADDITIONTO$UB,INK THE#ITYHASLINKEDWITHTHE/HIO!CADEMIC2ESEARCH.ETWORK/!2NET TOCREATETHE#ENTRAL/HIO2ESEARCH.ETWORK#/2. 4HEBROADBANDSYSTEMLINKSBUSINESSESWITHEDUCATIONALINSTITUTIONSto encourage research and economic development opportunities. Through Dublin’s connection to the most ADVANCEDSTATEWIDERESEARCHNETWORKINTHE5NITED3TATES /!2NETPROVIDESACCESSTOGOVERNMENTS colleges, universities and other institutions such as the /HIO3UPERCOMPUTER#ENTERTHROUGHMORETHAN MILESOFHIGH
SPEEDBROADBANDDevelopment in the West Innovation District includes THECOMPREHENSIVEEXTENSIONOF$UB,INKFACILITIESALONGWITHIDENTIlEDROADIMPROVEMENTS)NTERCHANGEENHANCEMENTSAREUNDERWAYATTHE320OSTRoad entrance to the West Innovation District, and PRIMARYEXTENSIONSOFTHEBROADBANDNETWORKHAVEBEENEXTENDEDTHROUGHTHATAREA3YSTEMEXTENSIONSAREEXPECTEDALONGARTERIALSANDCOLLECTORSORASEXPEDITEDby particular development proposals.Character and Design%STABLISHINGADElNABLEhPLACEvISANIMPORTANTELEMENTof planning and marketing efforts for the West Innovation District. The application of architecture should be used to create a unique identity that sets this portion of Dublin apart from other business neighborhoods in the city. The Plan’s intent is to encourage a style of architecture that VISUALLYEMPHASIZESOREVOKESTHEQUALITIESOFINNOVATION technology and progress as a key focus for the area. #ONSTRUCTIONWITHINTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTSHOULDfocus on the implementation of contemporary style to achieve a larger vision for the area. Elements of a common style can be used to varying degrees to ensure ACOHESIVEhFEELvATALLLEVELSOFARCHITECTURALCOMPLEXITYFROMHIGH
PROlLEOFlCESTOMANUFACTURINGFACILITIES7ITHAFOCUSTOWARDTECHNOLOGY PROGRESS CHANGEANDINNOVATION THEFOLLOWINGKEYELEMENTSSHOULDINCLUDEContinued Partnerships/HIO5NIVERSITYHASTRANSFORMEDTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTANDEXPANDEDUPONOPPORTUNITIESFORACADEMICEXPLORATION MEDICALRESEARCHANDACAMPUSSETTING4HISPROVIDESANINVALUABLEOPPORTUNITYTOEXPANDUPONEXISTINGMEDICALUSESINCLUDEDTHElRSTMEDICALFACILITY THE$UBLIN-ETHODIST(OSPITAL ANDANIMPORTANTPRESENCEINTHENORTHEASTCORNEROF7)$WITHHIGHVISIBILITYTO53#ONTINUEDPARTNERSHIPBETWEEN/HIO5NIVERSITYAND$UBLINAREKEYTOEXECUTINGTHEVISIONOUTLINEDINTHE/5&RAMEWORKProvide Amenities and Balance of UsesLand use recommendations are vital to the success of ANAREAANDABALANCEOFUSESISKEY4HELONG
TERMviability of Dublin, especially in WID, is maintaining the City as an important employment center. These uses are key to our economic viability but need supportive USESTHATPROVIDEAMENITIESTOTHEEXISTINGWORKFORCEINTHISAREA4OFURTHERTHISGOAL AMIXOFUSESWITHINTHEWest Innovation District should be provided to ensure AWELL
BALANCE VIBRATEAREAAdvancing Technology4HE#ITYOF$UBLINHASFOCUSEDSIGNIlCANTCAPITALTOWARDBUILDINGTHELARGESTBROADBANDAND7I&ISYSTEMIN#ENTRAL/HIO$UB,INKIS$UBLINSBROADBANDinfrastructure system located throughout the City’s key BUSINESSNEIGHBORHOODS4HEOVER
MILESYSTEMISLOCATEDENTIRELYUNDERGROUNDANDISEXTENDEDINCONJUNCTIONWITHMAJORROADIMPROVEMENTS4HESYSTEMISANEXAMPLEOFHOW$UBLINPROVIDESinnovative services to corporate residents. DubLINK ACCOMMODATESOPTICALlBERSERVICESPROVIDINGINSTANTaccess to the global marketplace. Created as an ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTTOOL lBERSFROMTHESYSTEMCANBEDEDICATEDTOBUSINESSESFOREXCLUSIVEUSE/HIO(EALTH "ATTELLE )'3%NERGYAND/NLINE#OMPUTER,IBRARY#ENTER/#,# AREEXAMPLESOFCORPORATIONSTHATAREBENElTINGFROM$UBLINSPROACTIVEAPPROACHAREA RECOMMENDATIONSWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 27 AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)Maintaining a Regulatory Process$UBLINSTRADITIONALUSEOF0LANNED$ISTRICTZONINGTOobtain high quality development has resulted in a very successful suburban employment center. The City is ALSOWIDELYKNOWNFORITSPLANNINGANDABILITYTOACTWITHSPEEDTOADDRESSECONOMICOPPORTUNITY$UBLINRECOGNIZESGROWINGREGIONALCOMPETITIONANDISLOOKINGBEYOND#ENTRAL/HIOTODRIVEFUTUREGROWTH4HE7ESTInnovation District plays an integral role in this effort by targeting administrative approval of development proposals. With a focus on clear regulations and fast turnaround, this portion of Dublin’s business core EMPHASIZESAhSPEED
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BUILDvPHILOSOPHYINTENDEDTOfoster construction activity. The ability to address the needs of the private market, particularly those focused ONRESEARCHANDTIME
SENSITIVEGRANTFUNDING MAKEthe West Innovation District a unique component of the City’s economic development options.Streetscape and Pedestrian EnvironmentsThe West Innovation District is a large employment center and must include an integrated system of PEDESTRIANCONNECTIONSANDSPACESWITHUNIQUECHARACTER!RCHITECTURESHOULDBEAPPROPRIATELYPLACEDCLOSETOTHESTREETEDGEANDCONlGUREDTOPROVIDECOURTYARDSANDSPACES ANDSCREENPARKING/THERAMENITIESSUCHASWATERFEATURES FORMALOPENSPACES landscape focal points, sculpture, courtyards, green malls or broad boulevards should also be encouraged WHEREBUILDINGSDONOTRELATETOTHEPUBLICSTREET&UTUREOPTIONSFORTRANSITBUSANDORRAIL SHOULDBEIMPLEMENTEDTOPROVIDELONG
TERMCONVENIENCEANDmEXIBILITY0EDESTRIANCONNECTIONSSHOULDBEINCLUDEDBETWEENEMPLOYMENT TRANSITLOCATIONS SERVICEUSES open space systems and housing throughout the West )NNOVATION$ISTRICT4HEINTEGRATIONOF,%%$
CERTIlEDbuildings or environmentally friendly design techniques SHOULDBEHIGHLYENCOURAGEDASPARTOFACUTTING
EDGEtechnology center.Expand Transportation Network and ConnectivityŶ0LANINTERNALROADIMPROVEMENTSTOMOSTEFlCIENTLYPROVIDEACCESSTOSITESANDMAXIMIZEBUSINESSACCESSTOINTERCHANGEŶ#REATEAROADNETWORKTHATPROVIDESMULTIPLETRAVELOPTIONSWHILESEPARATINGTHROUGHTRAFlCFROMsurrounding residential areas.Ŷ#REATEAPARALLELROUTEFOR53TOENHANCEaccess for commuters and to better separate THROUGH
TRAFlCFROMAREANEIGHBORHOODSŶ)MPLEMENTANEWENTRANCETO$ARREE&IELDSTODOWNPLAYRESIDENTIALPORTIONSOF3HIER2INGS2OADBETWEEN%ITERMANAND#OSGRAY2OADSŶ0ARTNERWITHPRIVATEDEVELOPMENTTOCONSTRUCTNEWROADWAYSANDIMPROVEINTERSECTIONSŶ%STABLISHAMOREDElNEDENTRYPOINTINTOresidential areas along Cosgray Road south of the 7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTANDŶ#REATEANEAST
WESTCONNECTIONPARALLELING32THATWILLPROVIDEADDITIONALOPTIONSTOACCESSTHEINTERCHANGEANDLINKWITHTRANSITALONGTHERAILROADWORKING DRAFT
28 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansKEY SITES & OPPORTUNITIESOhio University$UBLINISHOMETOTHEEXTENSIONOFTHE/HIO5NIVERSITY#AMPUSANDINCLUDESTHE#OLLEGEOF/STEOPATHIC-EDICINELOCATEDINTHENORTHWESTCORNEROFTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICTWITHPROMINENTVISIBILITYTO53The campus has enhanced educational uses and contributed positively to the dynamics of the district. 4HE#ITYAND/5SHOULDCONTINUETOWORKTOGETHERTOIMPLEMENTTHE/5&RAMEWORK0LANWest of OU Campus4HISPROPERTYISLOCATEDSOUTHWESTOFTHEINTERSECTIONOF0OST2OADAND5NIVERSITY"OULEVARD WESTOFTHE/HIOUniversity Campus. This site provided the opportunity to EXPANDTHECAMPUSENVIRONMENTINAMIXEDUSESETTINGSports Ohio3PORTS/HIOISA
ACRESPORTSCOMPLEXTHATFEATURESunique indoor and outdoor recreational services LOCATEDWITHINTHECENTRALPORTIONOFTHE7EST)NNOVATIONDistrict and provide a unique opportunity for the COMMUNITY"ASEDONTHESIZEOFTHECOMPLEXANDTHELOCATIONOF3PORTS/HIO THISPROVIDESANINVALUABLEopportunity to activate the West Innovation District and potentially transform the district to an engaging, active environment. Darree Fields$ARREE&IELDSISONEOFTHELARGESTPARKSIN$UBLINWITHOVERACRESOFRECREATIONALSPACE4HEPARKINCLUDESBASEBALLDIAMONDS SOCCERlELDS ADOGPARK Acommunity garden, a playground and most notably the -IRACLE,EAGUE&IELDSPROVIDINGRECREATIONALSPACEFORCHILDRENWITHMENTALANDPHYSICALCHALLENGES4HISPARKEXEMPLIlESTHE#ITYSCOMMITMENTTOPROVIDEEXCEPTIONALopportunities for amenities to the public. The City has BEENLOOKINGFOROPPORTUNITIESTOEXPANDTHEPARKANDASPARTOFTHISUPDATE EXPANSIONOPPORTUNITIESSHOULDBEEXPLOREDSouth Fork Indian Run Greenway4HE3OUTH&ORK)NDIAN2UNISANATURALLANDMARKTHATPROVIDESAGREENWAYCONNECTIONEXTENDINGFROMTHE)NDIAN2UN4HISNATURALLYCONNECTINGTHEWESTERNAREAOF$UBLINTOCENTRALPORTIONOFTHE#ITYWITHTHEmost iconic natural feature. Preserving this natural resource has been a priority of the City and a key recommendation to creation this plan. West Passenger Rail Station Site$UBLINACQUIREDACRESINTHE7)$TOPROVIDEa potential passenger rail line system connecting the Columbus metro area to Chicago. The federal GOVERNMENTHASIDENTIlEDFOUR/HIOROUTESASPRIORITIESFOR!MTRAKEXPANSIONAND$UBLINISAPOTENTIALSITE4HISOPPORTUNITYWOULDTRANSFORMABLEFORTHE$UBLINCOMMUNITY ASWELLASTHEREGIONALCOMMUNITY5SESSURROUNDINGTHESITEWILLINCLUDEPARKING MIXEDUSE ANDcommercial development to make this area viable for the project. WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 29 OSU-Dublin Health and Wellness Campus4HE#ITYOWNEDPARCELSAROUND4HE/HIO3TATE5NIVERSITY7EXNER-EDICAL#AREFACILITYPROVIDETHEOPPORTUNITTOEXPANDHEALTHANDWELLNESSEMPLOYMENTANDSERVICESWITHINTHECOMMUNITYNW of Shier-Rings and AveryThis area should provide services and amenities needed BYTHE7)$EMPLOYEES ASWELLASNEARBYNEIGHBORHOODSand the greater Dublin community. This area should BUILDUPONANEXISTINGCOMMERCIALCHARACTERALONG!VERY
-UIRlELDANDPROVIDEIMPROVEDCONNECTIONTOTHEINTERCHANGE!PPROPRIATEDEVELOPMENTTYPESINCLUDEneighborhood retail, commercial and business service center, and hotels. Large format retail is not appropriate.SE of US-33/Post Interchange4HISSITEBENElTSFROMHIGHVISIBILITYFROMAPROMINENTINTERCHANGEWHICH$UBLINANDREGIONALPARTNERSHAVEMADESIGNIlCANTINVESTMENTTOIMPROVE&UTUREDEVELOPMENTONTHISSITESHOULDPRIORITIZEASIGNATUREOFlCEOREMPLOYERWITHABUILDINGORIENTEDTOCAPTUREHIGHWAYVISIBILITY&UTUREDEVELOPMENTSHOULDPRESERVEGREENSPACETOTHESOUTHALONGTHE3OUTH&ORK)NDIANRun.NE and NW of the Shier-Rings and Eitermen&UTUREDEVELOPMENTONTHESEPROPERTIESSHOULDBEscaled and setback from public streets to provide buffer FROMEXISTINGRESIDENTIALNEIGHBORHOODSTOTHESOUTHNE of Shier-Rings and CosgraryThe area is intended to provide opportunities for a LIMITEDMIXOFUSESINCLOSEPROXIMITYTOEMPLOYMENT RECREATIONALAMENITIESANDEXISTINGNEIGHBORHOODSThis area is intended for smaller scale research uses, HOUSINGANDOFlCEOPTIONSEITHERHORIZONTALLYORVERTICALLYINTEGRATEDASACOORDINATEDMIXOFUSES2ESIDENTIALoptions should provide housing choices for employees WITHINTHE)NNOVATION$ISTRICTSWITHINEASYWALKINGORBIKINGDISTANCE)NTEGRATIONOFOFlCESANDSMALLSUPPORTuses can provide a transition to adjacent land uses.North Jewett Property4HE#ITYOWNEDPROPERTYLOCATEDNORTHWESTOF#OSGRAYAND3HIER
2INGS2OADPROVIDESTHEOPPORTUNITYTOEXPANDmEXINNOVATIONUSESINTHEDISTRICTTOSUPPORTECONOMICDEVELOPMENT&UTUREDEVELOPMENTSHOULDBESETBACKANDSCREENEDFROM#OSGRAY2OAD!BRANCHOFTHE3OUTH&ORKmOWSALONGTHEWESTPROPERTYBOUNDARY future development should respect the stream corridor AREA,OCATEDADJACENTTO$ARREE&IELDS THISPROPERTYALSOPROVIDESANOPPORTUNITYTOEXPANDPARKANDRECREATIONFACILITIESTHATMAYALIGNWITHTHE0ARKS2ECREATION-ASTER0LANSouth Jewett Property4HE#ITYOWNEDPROPERTYLOCATEDSOUTHEASTOF#OSGRAYAND3HIER
2INGS2OADPROVIDESTHEOPPORTUNITYTOEXPANDmEXINNOVATIONUSESINTHEDISTRICTTOSUPPORTECONOMICDEVELOPMENT&UTUREDEVELOPMENTSHOULDBESETBACKANDSCREENEDFROM#OSGRAY2OAD!HISTORICfarmstead located on Cosgray Road should be preserved and intergrated into landscaped setbacks to preserve THERURALCHARACTEROFTHEROADWAYANDBUFFERNEWDEVELOPMENTFROMEXISTINGRESIDENTIALNEIGHBORHOODSTOthe east.KEY SITES & OPPORTUNITIES (continued)WORKING DRAFT30 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans30 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans4HEEXISTINGCAMPUSHASFOURBUILDINGSTHATTOTAL '3&4HECAMPUSISALSOHOMETOTHE/STEOPATHIC(ERITAGE-EDICAL#OLLEGE THE#OLLEGEOF(EALTH3CIENCESAND0ROFESSIONS THE0HYSICIANS!SSISTANCE0ROGRAM A4ANTRUM4HEATER THE#OLUMBUS3TATE#OMMUNITY#OLLEGE THE6OINOVICH3CHOOLOF,EADERSHIPAND0UBLIC!FFAIRS ANDTHE#OLLEGEOF"USINESS7HEN/5ACQUIREDTHEPROPERTYINTHECAMPUSCONSISTEDOFTHREEOFlCEBUILDINGS clustered around ponds and open space and ringed WITHSURFACEPARKING4HEBUILDINGSWERERENOVATEDTOclassrooms, learning labs, a learning resource renter, CLINICALTRAININGANDASSESSMENTCENTERANDOFlCESFORTHE(ERITAGE#OLLEGEOF/STEOPATHIC-EDICINE)NTHE
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FOOT)NTEGRATED%DUCATION#ENTERWASCOMPLETED4HEBUILDINGACCOMMODATESSEVERALPROGRAMSBYTHE#OLLEGEOF(EALTH3CIENCESAND0ROFESSIONSANDACADEMICPARTNERSHIPSWITH#OLUMBUS3TATE#OMMUNITY#OLLEGE4HEFUTUREOFTHEBUILDINGISENVISIONEDTOHOUSEOTHER/5PROGRAMSFROMVARIOUSSCHOOLSANDACCOMMODATENEWPARTNERSHIPSWITH#ENTRAL/HIOCOLLEGES UNIVERSITIESANDHIGHSCHOOLS/5ALSOHASAPRESENCEWITHINTHECOMMUNITYOF$UBLIN !CCORDINGTOTHE&RAMEWORK0LAN /5S$UBLINCAMPUSREPRESENTSANUNPRECEDENTEDOPPORTUNITYFORGROWTHANDINNOVATION4HE/5$UBLINCAMPUSISANATIONALMODELFORHOWTHEUNIVERSITYCANFULlLLITSMISSIONOFTEACHINGFUTUREGENERATIONSOF/HIOSTUDENTS CONDUCTINGinnovative research, and delivering essential services INACOSTEFFECTIVEWAY WHILEPROVIDINGTHESTATEOF/HIOANDITSCITIZENSWITHAVERYPOSITIVERETURNONITShigher education investment. The City of Dublin has WORKEDCOLLABORATIVELYWITHTHE5NIVERSITYTOREVIEWTHE/5&RAMEWORK0LAN4HE&RAMEWORK0LANGUIDESTHEDEVELOPMENTOFACOHESIVECAMPUSWHILEALLOWINGmEXIBILITYTOACCOMMODATEAVARIETYOFPROGRAMS PARTNERSHIPSANDUSES4HEPLANINCORPORATESAUNIlEDvision that guides decisions on the types of program elements that are approved for the campus. This INCLUDESNEWINITIATIVESANDPROGRAMSSITEDAT$UBLIN)N THE/HIO5NIVERSITYOF!THENS ACQUIREDPROPERTYINTHE#ITYOF$UBLINTOESTABLISHANEWLOCATIONWITHTHE(ERITAGE#OLLEGEOF-EDICINE(#/- ASTHEPRIMARYACADEMICUNIT3HORTLYTHEREAFTER /()/ENTEREDINTOANECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAGREEMENTWITHthe City of Dublin to acquire property surrounding the SITE4HEAGREEMENTDIVIDEDAPPROXIMATELYACRESof land into three subareas. The University acquired 3UBAREAACRES WITHTHEORIGINALPURCHASEANDISINTENDEDTOGROW7ORKINGWITHTHEUNIVERSITYTOENSURETHISGROWTHOCCURSISAPRIORITYOFTHE#ITYOF$UBLINANDa recommendation of this update process. The guiding principles of the plan is to create a vibrant, WALKABLEPLACETHATSUPPORTSAVARIETYOFINITIATIVE3IXPHYSICALPLANNINGPRINCIPLESWEREDEVELOPEDTOGUIDEDEVELOPMENTATTHE$UBLIN#AMPUS ŶEstablish a vibrant community Ŷ%NCOURAGEPROXIMITYANDWALKABILITY ŶCreate connections Ŷ%NABLETHEDEVELOPMENTOFAMIXED
USEenvironment Ŷ&OSTERINNOVATION Ŷ!CCOMMODATEVARYINGINITIATIVESshould have high impact, be complementary to the CENTRAL/HIOCOMMUNITY ADVANCE/HIO5NIVERSITYinterests, and have attributes such that they cannot be ACCOMPLISHEDIN!THENS)TFURTHERSTATESTHATACTIVITIESAT$UBLINSHOULDADVANCEh/()/FOR/HIOvOPPORTUNITIESTOBUILDANDSTRENGTHENREGIONALPARTNERSHIPSWITHINDUSTRY GOVERNMENT ANDNON
PROlTORGANIZATIONSto foster innovation. Initiatives and programs sited at Dublin should be innovative and uniquely situated for CENTRAL/HIO CONSISTOFSELECTIVEINVESTMENTSINSUPPORTOFACTIVITIESAT$UBLINTHATESTABLISHlNANCIALFEASIBILITYand be sustainable, and have initiatives and programs AT$UBLINTHATALIGNWITHTHE5NIVERSITYAND#OLLEGESSTRATEGICPLANANDENHANCESMARTGROWTH4HE$UBLIN&RAMEWORKPLANISAhVISIONvPLANINTENDEDTOOFFERACOMPREHENSIVEVIEWFORHOWTHECAMPUSmay evolve over time and is intended to guide future DEVELOPMENT4HISPLANISDESIGNEDTOALLOWTHE#ITYTOREVIEWTHECAMPUSINCONTEXTOFTHE7EST)NNOVATIONDistrict, making approvals of future projects easier. The plan is designed to be a valuable tool to the 5NIVERSITYTOFACILITATEDECISIONSONFUTUREEXPANSIONWITHINTHECONTEXTOFTHEBIGGERPICTURE4HE&RAMEWORKPlan aims to establish a vibrant community that PROVIDESOPPORTUNITIESFORHIGH
IMPACTINITIATIVESANDPROGRAMSTHATARECOMPLEMENTARYTOTHECENTRAL/HIOCOMMUNITY ADVANCE/HIO5NIVERSITYINTERESTS ANDCANNOTBEACCOMPLISHEDIN!THENS)TCONTEMPLATESAMIXED
USEENVIRONMENTTHATSUPPORTSAVIBRANTKNOWLEDGECOMMUNITY)TISCENTEREDONCREATINGAPEDESTRIAN
FRIENDLY WALKABLECAMPUSDISTRICTTHATCANBEimplemented in a phased approach over time.OHIO UNIVERSITY FRAMEWORK PLANWORKING DRAFTFRAMEWORK PLANSustainable, Connected & Resilient 31 Main StreetFormal Green Informal/Rec Green Existing Building Signature Building Campus Gateway124531144446666552236WORKING DRAFT
32 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans32 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansMulti-modal and Regional Approach!PASSENGERRAILSTATIONONTHISSITEHIGHLIGHTSTHEopportunity to develop a broader mobility strategy, WHILECONNECTINGTHESTATIONTOTHERESTOF$UBLINANDSURROUNDINGCOMMUNITIES4HE,INK53.ORTHWESTCORRIDORISPLANNEDTOEXTENDTOTHE/HIO5NIVERSITYCAMPUSON32
4HIS"US2APID4RANSIT"24 LINECOULDEXTENDWESTTOCONNECTTOTHEPASSENGERRAILSTATION#OMBINEDWITHTHE$UBLIN#ONNECTORSERVICE THISSITEESTABLISHESAMULTI
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WESTTRANSPORTATIONCORRIDORLUCTUSVENENATISLECTUSStation Planning0RELIMINARYCONlGURATIONCONCEPTSINDICATETHATTHEPASSENGERRAILSTATIONAREACANBEACCOMMODATEDWITHINAPPROXIMATELYFOURACRESTHATISAPPROXIMATELY
FEETALONGTHERAILCORRIDOR4HESITEHASAPPROXIMATELY
FEETOFRAILFRONTAGETransit Oriented Placemaking)NALLLANDUSEOPTIONS THEROADWAYANDOPENSPACEFRAMEWORKAREFAIRLYCONSISTENT4HEOPENSPACEproposed at the center of the site is intended to provide the placemaking element of the West Dublin Passenger 2AIL3TATIONSITE)TSEAST
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FAMILYRESIDENTIALUSESproposed in options C and D. This open space could ALSOSERVEASPARTOFTHESITESSTORMWATERMANAGEMENTstrategy, reduce heat island affect and increase tree cover, all in support of human comfort.The City is in the process of developing a study to create a vision for the location of the West Dublin 0ASSENGER2AIL3TATION ASTATE
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DISTANCECONNECTIONSVERSUSCOMMUTERRAILWHICHPRIMARILYOPERATESWITHINAMETROPOLITANAREA connecting commuters to a central city from adjacent suburbs.The purpose of the study is to ensure that a passenger RAILSTATIONLOCATEDIN$UBLINISIDENTIlEDANDINCLUDEDINTHEREGIONALPLANNINGSTUDIES4HISWILLSUPPORTpositioning Dublin as a potential and feasible station LOCATIONWITHINTHECONVERSATIONAROUNDDEVELOPINGNEWINTERCITYPASSENGERRAILTRANSPORTATIONFOR#ENTRAL/HIO4HEAPPROXIMATELY
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TERMDEVELOPMENTSHOULDBEPLANNEDTOOCCURINACOMPLIMENTARYMANNER!DDITIONALLY LANDUSEPLANNINGSHOULDCONSIDERTHESURROUNDINGCONTEXTANDTHATTHECURRENTSITECONTEXTMAYCHANGEASTHEREGIONCONTINUESTOCHANGEANDGROW&OURCONCEPTUALLANDUSEOPTIONSWEREDEVELOPEDTOEXPLOREPOTENTIALopportunities.#ONCEPT!n&LEX3PACE ,OW
-EDIUM$ENSITY4HISOPTIONSCONTEMPLATESANEXPANSIONOFLANDUSEPATTERNSPRESENTTOTHEEASTOFTHESITE#ROSBY#OURTAND6!$ATA WHICHCOULDINCLUDELARGERFORMATmEXBUILDINGSACCOMMODATINGOFlCE WAREHOUSELOGISTICS ANDadvanced manufacturing space. This option leverages THELARGESCALEANDPHYSICALmAT CHARACTEROFTHE
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(IGH$ENSITY4HISOPTIONCONTEMPLATESAMIXOFUSES INCLUDINGRESIDENTIALat a medium to high intensity. This may include hHORIZONTALMIXEDUSE vMEANINGAMIXOFBUILDINGSWITHDIFFERENTLANDUSESACROSSTHESITEVERSUSAMIXOFUSESINEACHBUILDING4HISDEVELOPMENTPATTERNWOULDLIKELYbe accommodated by surface parking lots.#ONCEPT$n-IXED5SE (IGH$ENSITY4HISOPTIONALSOCONTEMPLATESMIXEDUSEANDRESIDENTIALBUTATAHIGHERINTENSITYWHICHCOULDREmECTTHATOF"RIDGE0ARK4HISDEVELOPMENTPATTERNWOULDLIKELYREQUIRESTRUCTUREDparking.WEST DUBLIN PASSENGER RAIL STATION STUDYWORKING DRAFTConcept D – Mixed Use, High DensityConcept A - Flex Space, Low-Medium IntensityConcept B - Flex Space/R&D, Medium IntensityConcept C – Mixed Use, Medium-High DensitySustainable, Connected & Resilient 33 WEST DUBLIN PASSENGER RAIL STATION STUDY (continued)WORKING DRAFT34 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansDESIGN RECOMMENDATIONSIndian Run greenway and open spacesSignature architecture at key view points and intersectionUniversity Boulevard extensionAmtrak station and station area developmentSR-161-rail grade seperationLandscaped buffers with moundingPreservation of 1900s farmstead as a new community garden and trail headNew east-west road connection with grade seperated crossings of US-33 and CSX rail linePotential expansion of recreation facilities at Darree FieldsTuttle Crossing Boulevard extensionNew neighborhood scaled commercial servicesLeverage economic development potential of power corridorsNew road connection between SR-161 and Tuttle Crossing Blvd west of CSX rail lineEnhance Cosgray Run corridor as a greenwayMaintain rural character along Shier-Rings Rd between University Blvd and Cosgray RdCreat a green edge along the south side of Post Rd12345678121391011141516WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 35 WEST INNOVATION DISTRICT ILLUSTRATIVE PLANLEGEND.EIGHBORHOOD#OMMERCIAL3ERVICES.EIGHBORHOOD/FlCE3UBURBAN/FlCE&LEX)NNOVATIONIndustrial-IXED5SE#ENTER.EIGHBORHOOD-IXED5SE-IXED2ESIDENTIAL8314419612610621185872131516WORKING DRAFTUniversity BlvdUniversity BlvdOhio University CampusDarree FieldsSports OhioShier Rings BlvdShier Rings BlvdPost RdPost RdCosgray RdCosgray Rd
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36 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans2ESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTSWITHINTHEAREAINCLUDEGrandee Cliffs, Glenbrier and Kiplinger Estates. Wright’s 2UNANDITSSURROUNDINGWOODLANDSCREATEADISTINCTIVEbackdrop for the area, and Kiplinger Pond created by ASPILLWAYISLOCATEDJUSTEASTOF-AC"ETH$RIVE4HECOMPLETIONOF%MERALD0ARKWAYUNITESTHEAREAANDPROVIDEMAJORACCESSFORINlLLDEVELOPMENTALONG)
Planning efforts focus on the ability to maintain and PROTECTNEIGHBORHOODSINABALANCEDMANNERWITHFUTUREGROWTHALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYPerimeter/Central Emerald4HE%MERALD0ERIMETERAREAISCENTRALLYLOCATEDWITHINthe Emerald Corporate Business District along the %MERALD0ARKWAYCORRIDOR4HISAREAPLANWASORIGINALLYREFERREDTOASTHE#OFFMAN0ARK!REA0LANINPREVIOUSVERSIONSOFTHE#OMMUNITY0LAN)N THE#ITYENTEREDINTOAN%CONOMIC$EVELOPMENT!GREEMENTTOFACILITATECORPORATEOFlCEDEVELOPMENTATTHESOUTHWESTCORNEROF%MERALD0ARKWAYAND0ERIMETER$RIVE NOWhome to City Hall and Council Chambers. Continued PARKIMPROVEMENTSHAVEOCCURREDINLINEWITHTHECoffman Park Plan. The remainder of this area includes APPROXIMATELYACRESOFRELATIVELYmAT UNDEVELOPEDLANDLOCATEDBETWEEN%MERALD0ARKWAYANDTHE)
53)NTERCHANGE PROVIDINGSIGNIlCANTDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITYINAHIGH
VISIBILITYPORTIONOFTHE#ITYSouth Emerald4HESUBAREAISLOCATEDSOUTHOF)NNOVATION$RIVEWITHKEYSITESALONG)
ANDBENElTSFROMRELATIVELYRECENTDEVELOPMENT%XISTINGOFlCEBUILDINGSINCORPORATEATYPICALDEVELOPMENTPATTERNWITHLARGEINDIVIDUALbuildings surrounded by surface parking lots. The area HASLIMITEDAMENITIESANDSERVICESATTHE%MERALD4OWNCenter. 4HE%MERALD#ORRIDORISDElNEDBYTHREEDISTINCTSUBAREASEACHWITHUNIQUEPLANNINGOPPORTUNITIESANDchallenges.Bright/East EmeraldThe Bright Road focus area is bordered by Hard Road AND)
ANDSTRETCHESWESTFROM3AWMILL2OADTORiverside Drive, comprising the northeast portion of the %MERALD#ORPORATE$ISTRICT$ElNEDBYTHEEXTENSIONOF%MERALD0ARKWAYANDTHENEW-OUNT#ARMEL(OSPITALWHICHBEGANCONSTRUCTIONIN0HYSICALFEATURESVARYSIGNIlCANTLYTHROUGHOUTTHEAREA and portions along Riverside Drive are of scenic and HISTORICSIGNIlCANCE4HEAREAISCHARACTERIZEDBYTHEREMNANTSOFTHREEGEOMETRICEARTHMOUNDSKNOWNLOCALLYASTHE(OLDER
7RIGHT%ARTHWORKS CONSTRUCTEDBETWEEN"#AND!$BYTHE(OPEWELLTRIBEThe ceremonial mounds consist of a large rectangular ENCLOSUREAPPROXIMATELYFEETBYFEETINSIZEANDTWOCIRCULARBANK
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DITCHENCLOSURESLOCATEDNEARBY!RCHAEOLOGISTSINTERPRETTHEEARTHENENCLOSURESas symbolic forms used as a locus for periodic mortuary or other ritual activity. The area also contains scenic PORTIONSOF7RIGHTS2UNALSOKNOWNAS"ILLINGSLEY#REEK PROVIDINGSUBSTANTIALWOODEDAREAS WATERFALLSANDRAVINES4HISWESTERNPORTIONOFTHESTUDYAREAINCLUDESTERRAINTHATSLOPESSIGNIlCANTLYUPTHE2IVERBLUFFTO'RANDEE#LIFFS$RIVE WHILEPORTIONSSOUTHOFTHEEARTHWORKSANDRAVINEPROVIDETHEOPPORTUNITYTOCLUSTERDEVELOPMENTAMONGSIGNIlCANTTREESTANDSALONG%MERALD0ARKWAY4HE#ITYACQUIREDACRESOFLANDIN INCLUDINGPORTIONSOFTHE(OLDER
7RIGHT%ARTHWORKSAND7RIGHTS2UN IMPROVEMENTSOUTLINEDINthe master plan for this area have been completed. Bright Road and surrounding neighborhoods are CHARACTERIZEDBYMODEST LOW
DENSITYRESIDENTIALhomes in a rural setting that is typical of older homes CONSTRUCTEDWITHINTHETOWNSHIPPRIORTOANNEXATIONPLANNING CONTEXT4HE%MERALD#ORRIDOR WHICHINCLUDESTHEAREASALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYFROM3AWMILL2OADTO4UTTLE#ROSSING"OULEVARD PLAYASIGNIlCANTROLEWITHINTHECITY4HECorridor serves as a vital artery for transportation, economic development, and community connectivity, FACILITATINGEFlCIENTTRAVELBETWEENRESIDENTIALAREAS COMMERCIALANDOFlCEAREAS ANDRECREATIONALSPACES and fostering accessibility and convenience for residents and businesses alike. The Emerald Corridor NOTONLYENHANCESMOBILITYWITHINTHECITY BUTITalso plays a pivotal role in attracting businesses and investment to the region, bolstering Dublin’s economic vitality. The streetscape character of the Emerald #ORRIDORISONEOFTHESIGNATUREELEMENTSTHATDElNES%MERALD0ARKWAYMAKINGITACORNERSTONEFORALLUSERSDistrict Intent4OENCOURAGEAPPROPRIATELY
SITED HIGHQUALITYOFlCEDEVELOPMENTALONGTHE)
53INTERCHANGEAREATHATMAXIMIZESDEVELOPMENTPOTENTIAL PROTECTEXISTINGadjacent residential neighborhoods, and to preserve key natural features and historic sites.ECEMERALD CORRIDOR PLANWORKING DRAFTRendering of Mount Carmel hospital currently under construction.Sustainable, Connected & Resilient 37 Maintain Expectations for Appropriate, High Quality Development!S$UBLINSPREMIERBUSINESSADDRESS LOCATIONSALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYSHOULDINCLUDEHIGHQUALITYOFlCEDEVELOPMENTTHATRESPECTSTHEAREASCONTEXT(IGHERPROlLEOFlCESSHOULDBEPREFERREDINAREASWHEREFREEWAYANDINTERCHANGEVISIBILITYCANBEMAXIMIZED WHILEAPPROPRIATESCALEANDARCHITECTURALSTYLEISprovided near residential areas. Throughout the Bright 2OAD!REARETAILISLIMITEDTOSERVICEUSESASSOCIATEDWITHOFlCEDEVELOPMENTTHATWILLREDUCEARTERIALTRIPSBYEMPLOYEESINTEGRATIONOFSUCHSUPPORTUSESWITHINTHEGROUNDmOORSOFOFlCESISHIGHLYENCOURAGED2EDEVELOPMENTPROPOSALSBETWEEN3AWMILL2OADAND%MERALD0ARKWAYSHOULDALSOBECAREFULLYCONSIDEREDTOensure that residential areas are fully integrated across %MERALD0ARKWAYAND"RIGHT2OADINTHROUGHTRAFlCONLOCALROADS3IGNIlCANTMULTI
JURISDICTIONALEFFORTSHAVEBEENMADETOIMPROVETRAFlCANDACCESSMANAGEMENTALONGTHE3AWMILL#ORRIDORTOTHEBENElTOFAREABUSINESSESANDRESIDENTS7ITHTHECOMPLETIONOF%MERALD0ARKWAY "RIGHT2OADWASCONVERTEDTOACUL
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SACAT2IVERSIDE$RIVETOIMPROVEmotorist safety at this problematic intersection. With ASIGNIlCANTAMOUNTOFOFlCEDEVELOPMENTPLANNEDALONG%MERALD0ARKWAY OPTIONSFORANOVERPASSCONNECTIONTOTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTSOUTHOF)
AREBEINGEXPLOREDTOCONNECTTHESEIMPORTANTECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAREASWHILEPROVIDINGANALTERNATIVETO3AWMILL2OADPreserve Important Archaeological and Natural Features4HE"RIGHT2OAD!REACONTAINSINVALUABLENATURALANDMAN
MADEFEATURESFORWHICHEVERYEFFORTSHOULDBEMADETOPROTECT4HE(OLDER
7RIGHT%ARTHWORKSISANANCIENTMAN
MADELANDFORMTHATHASCRITICALarchaeological importance, and the adjacent Wright’s Run ravine is a location of importance for its scenic and natural beauty. Nearby historic cemeteries that are poorly surveyed and studied also have importance to the area’s heritage.Establish A High Quality, Visible Gateway Into Dublin,OCATEDADJACENTTOTHE3AWMILL)
INTERCHANGE THEarea is Dublin’s major entry point from the northeast. -OUNT#ARMEL(OSPITALBEGANCONSTRUCTIONINATTHISINTERCHANGE ANDWILLESTABLISHTHEAREASASAHIGHQUALITYGATEWAYFORTHE%MERALD#ORRIDOR#ONTINUINGhigh quality visible architecture, site planning and landscaping is important to represent Dublin’s image and quality of life. Buildings fronting the interchange should be of a larger scale and establish an architectural statement that contrasts them from adjacent suburban RETAILANDBIGBOXDEVELOPMENTSBRIGHT/EAST EMERALD SUBAREA RECOMMENDATIONS Protect and Buffer Existing Residential AreasBright Road incorporates a very distinctive rural residential character that has been established over TIMEBYMANYFACTORSSUCHASHOUSINGSTOCK LOTSIZES BUILDINGSETBACKSANDNATURALSURROUNDINGS!LLEFFORTSshould be made to maintain the quaint character of the area’s neighborhoods, and road access for RESIDENTSSHOULDBEIMPROVEDWHILEDISCOURAGINGTHROUGHTRAFlCEncourage Greater Open Space and Pedestrian Connections$UETOTHEERAINWHICHDEVELOPMENTTOOKPLACEALONG"RIGHT2OAD THEAREALACKSSIDEWALKSANDpedestrian infrastructure common to today’s residential subdivisions. Every effort should be made to improve pedestrian connectivity and movement throughout the AREA WHILESENSITIVELYCONSIDERINGTHEVISUALCHARACTERand impacts of pedestrian infrastructure. Incorporation OFADDITIONALOPENSPACENEAREXISTINGNEIGHBORHOODSshould be provided to facilitate pedestrian connections and park opportunities. )MPROVE4RAFlC#IRCULATION !CCESSANDMovement4HECOMPLETIONOF%MERALD0ARKWAYFROM7RIGHTS2UNTO2IVERSIDE$RIVEWASASIGNIlCANTMILESTONEFOR$UBLIN0ROVIDINGRELIEFTO)
THEPARKWAYprovides full access from Tuttle Crossing to the south TO3AWMILL2OADONTHENORTH#OMPLETIONOFTHISLASTPHASEPROVIDEDGREATERTRANSPORTATIONNETWORKOPTIONSEASTOFTHE3CIOTO2IVER WHILEFACILITATINGABALANCEOFgreater access to area neighborhoods and a reduction WORKING DRAFT38 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansLARGERGREENWAYSYSTEM ADDITIONALSHAREDUSEPATHconnections to and from Coffman Park should be EXPLOREDTOFACILITATEPEDESTRIANANDBICYCLETRAVELTHROUGHOUTTHE#ITY!NEXISTINGPORTIONOFSHAREDUSEPATHRUNSALONGTHE3OUTH&ORKOFTHE)NDIAN2UNBENEATH)
ALTHOUGHCURRENTLYDISCONNECTEDFROMTHELARGERPATHNETWORK THISSEGMENTPROVIDESANEXCEPTIONALOPPORTUNITYTOINTEGRATENEWGREENWAYSPLANNEDWITHINTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTINTOTHE#ITYSLARGEROPENSPACESYSTEM/PPORTUNITIESTOEXTENDTHISPATHTO#OFFMAN0ARKSHOULDBEEXPLORED WITHSENSITIVITYTOTHESTREAMCORRIDORANDTHENEARBY7ILLOW'ROVEneighborhood.PERIMETER/CENTRAL EMERALD SUBAREA RECOMMENDATIONSEncourage High Quality Development(IGHQUALITYOFlCEUSESSHOULDBESOUGHTTHATWILLPROVIDESTREET
ORIENTEDARCHITECTURE ANDPARKINGTHATISADEQUATELYSCREENEDFROM%MERALD0ARKWAYManage Access And Internal Circulation4HEMAJORITYOFTHELANDBETWEEN%MERALD0ARKWAYAND)
ISUNDERSINGLEOWNERSHIPWITHESTABLISHEDACCESSPOINTSFROM%MERALD0ARKWAY4HREEADDITIONALparcels of land located along Post Road and comprising APPROXIMATELYACRESOFFERADDITIONALDEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITY BUTWITHSIGNIlCANTACCESSCHALLENGESDUETOTRAFlCVOLUMESON0OST2OAD TOPOGRAPHICCHANGERELATEDTOTHENEARBY)
OVERPASS ANDPROXIMITYTOTHEINTERSECTIONOF%MERALD0ARKWAYAND0OST2OADDirect vehicular access from Post Road should be DISCOURAGEDTOMINIMIZETRAFlCCONmICTSANDMAXIMIZETHESTREET
ORIENTATIONOFNEWARCHITECTURE/PPORTUNITIESFORCOORDINATEDDEVELOPMENTANDSHAREDACCESSWITHADJACENTPROPERTIESSHOULDBEEXPLOREDImprove Pedestrian And Bicycle Connectivity4HECLOSEPROXIMITYOF#OFFMAN0ARKREQUIRESSPECIALattention to pedestrian and bicycle mobility in this AREA)N $UBLINSlRSTBICYCLESHARROWMARKINGSWEREADDEDTO%MERALD0ARKWAYINTHISPORTIONOFTHECORRIDORTOENHANCETHETRAVELINGCONDITIONSFORON
road cyclists. This improvement should be continually MONITOREDTOENSURESAFETYANDEFlCIENCYFORCYCLISTSANDMOTORISTSALIKE/FF
STREETSHAREDUSEPATHSALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYAND0ERIMETER$RIVEOFFERADDITIONALOPTIONSFORAWIDERRANGEOFUSERSANDPROVIDEDIRECTACCESSTO#OFFMAN0ARK!STHECENTERPIECEOF$UBLINSSOUTH EMERALD SUBAREA RECOMMENDATIONSWhile limited in amenities and services, appropriate USESWILLCONTINUETOBEFREEWAY
ORIENTEDOFlCEDEVELOPMENT"ETWEEN%MERALD0ARKWAYAND0ARKWOOD0LACE OFlCEUSESAREAPPROPRIATEATADENSITYOFNOGREATERTHAN SFAC3UPPORTINGUSESTOOFlCEdevelopment such as hospitality and retail/restaurant CANBEINTRODUCE ASWELLASRESIDENTIALUSESASOUTLINEDFORTHE0ARKWOOD%MERALD3ITE4HE0LANCONTINUESTOSUPPORTEXISTINGOFlCEDEVELOPMENTTOWARDTHESOUTHERNENDOFTHE$ISTRICT4HEPRIMARYUSESWITHINTHISAREAINCLUDEOFlCE OFlCECAMPUS SUPPORTINGRETAILSERVICES RESTAURANTANDLIMITEDRESIDENTIALINlLL"UILDINGHEIGHTSWITHINTHEAREAINCLUDETOSTORIESALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYFRONTAGETRANSITIONINGEASTTOTOSTORIESALONG)
FRONTAGEWORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFTPERIMETER/CENTRAL EMERALDSustainable, Connected & Resilient 39 Future development should be setback minimum 50-ft from Emerald Pkwy with parking to the rear or sideIncorporate signature architecture along highway frontages Preserve existing tree stands, integrate into site open spaceUse stream corridor as a greenway and neighborhood amenityLimit access/curb-cuts to Emerald PkwyPotential new I-270 crossing connecting Emerald Pkwy and Metro Center124536124536LEGEND/FlCE&LEX)NNOVATIONWORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFT270Emerald PkwyEmerald PkwyCity HallCoffman ParkShier Rings RdShier Rings RdShamrock CtShamrock Ct
Perimeter DrPerimeter Dr33Post RdPost RdWillow Grove
40 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans40 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansBRIGHT ROAD\ EAST EMERALDFuture development should be setback minimum 70-ft from Emerald Pkwy with parking to the rear or sideBright Rd widening and bike/pedestrian improvementsFuture development should include minimum 50-ft setback from Bright Rd and be limited to 1 and 2 stories for building fronting Bright RdPreserve Holder-Wright Works (Hopewell Mounds) with option for potential park space&UTUREMEDICALOFlCEBUILDINGEXPANSIONOFMount Carmel campusCreate green edge along the west side of Sawmill Rd with minimum 50-ft setbackOpportunity for limited, large-lot residential INlLLPreserve existing tree stands, buffer new commercial development from existing residential neighborhoodsUse stream corridor as a greenway and neighborhood amenityPreserve existing large tree standsLimit access/curb-cuts to Emerald PkwyProtect stream corridor, ravine and existing woodland areas New connection over I-270 connecting Emerald Pkwy and Tuller Rd124536897101213111245368971012131111WORKING DRAFTEmerald PkwyEmerald PkwyFerris-Wright Park & EarthwroksMount CarmelRiverside DrRiverside DrTuller RdTuller Rd270Bright RdBright RdSawmill RdSawmill RdBright RdBright RdHard RdHard RdLifetime FitnessVillage at InvernessGrandee Cliffs DrGrandee Cliffs DrHopewell ElementaryLEGEND.EIGHBORHOOD/FlCE/FlCE3CHOOL-EDIUM2ESIDENTIALLarge Lot ResidentialPARKWOODSustainable, Connected & Resilient 41 Create new, active open spacesPreserve and intergrate existing tree stand into side design, leverage as existing screening to buffer taller buildings along Parkwood Place from Emerald ParkwayPreserve existing tree stand Maintain green character along Emerald ParkwayHighway frontage should continue to be RESERVEDFOROFlCE PARKING ANDOPENSPACEExisting stacked stone gateway12453The land uses for this site located along Emerald 0ARKWAYSHOULDCONCENTRATEONAMIXOFUSESTOINCLUDENEIGHBORHOODSCALEOFlCE RESIDENTIALUSESand supporting commercial uses. Commercial uses include restaurant, retail, and personal services limited TOAMAXIMUMOF SQUAREFEETANDSHOULDBElocated at the south end of the property in order to CREATEARETAILCLUSTERATTHE%MERALD7OERNER
4EMPLEintersection. The site design should including buildings FRONTINGROADWAYSWITHLARGESHAREDPARKINGAREASCONSOLIDATEDTOTHEREAR3TORMWATERANDLANDSCAPEfeatures should be integrated on the site. Perimeter screening and landscaping should still be the primary component of the landscape design. Heights should RANGEFROMONEANDTWO
STORYALONG%MERALD0ARKWAYTOAMAXIMUMOFFOURSTORIESALONG0ARKWOOD0LACE&OURTOSIX
STORYBUILDINGSAREAAPPROPRIATEBETWEEN0ARKWOOD0LACEAND)
1245366WORKING DRAFT270LEGENDNeighborhood Commercial.EIGHBORHOOD/FlCE/FlCE-IXED5SE2ESIDENTIAL-ULTIFAMILY2ESIDENTIAL4OWNHOMEEmerald PkwyEmerald PkwyIGS EngergyInnovation DrInnovation DrWoerner Temple RdWoerner Temple RdEmerald Town CenterCamden Professional CenterParkwood PlParkwood PlCosgray RunCramer RunGeorge Geary Run5900Parkwood6000ParkwoodExisting Surface LotExisting Surface LotExisting Surface Lot42 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansEconomic Development Strategy4HEUPDATED%CONOMIC$EVELOPMENT3TRATEGYoutlines a series of strategies and actions to continue $UBLINSECONOMICSUCCESSANDCOMPETITIVENESSWITHINTHEREGION3TRATEGYWITHINTHE0LANFOCUSESON#REATING$ISTINCTIVE-IXED
5SE$EVELOPMENT.ODESTO-EETST#ENTURY)NDUSTRIAL$EMANDFOR6IBRANT0HYSICAL3PACEWHILE-AINTAINING$UBLINS(IGH1UALITYOF0LACE3TANDARDS4HISSTRATEGYISBASEDONCHANGINGECONOMICTRENDSTHATFOCUSONHOWRESIDENTSINTERACTWITHINTHECOMMUNITY CHANGESINLIFESTYLES PROXIMITYTOSERVICES EMERGENCEOFCOWORKINGSPACE INCREASEDhousing needs, and opportunities for sustainability. 4HE0LANCALLSOUTACTIONSTEPSWITHINTHIS3TRATEGYTOcontinue to build on the momentum of Bridge Park/"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTBYSUPPORTINGTHEDEVELOPMENTOFADDITIONALLIVEWORKPLAYPHYSICALSPACES4HE0LANHIGHLIGHTSTHAT$UBLINSSUCCESSWITHINTHE"RIDGE3TREETDistrict has contributed positively to the community’s economic success by providing choices for residents, employees, employers and visitors, and it is critical the city continue to build upon these successes. )N$UBLINBEGANAVISIONINGPROCESSTOREIMAGINETHE"RIDGE3TREETCORRIDOR4HEMULTI
YEARPLANNINGprocess engaged stakeholders and the community, and CRAFTEDAVISIONFORAVIBRANTANDWALKABLECENTEROFTHECITY WITHADYNAMICMIXOFLANDUSESANDHOUSING4HEGOALOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT0LANWASTOensure Dublin took full advantage of the area’s assets, established a more sustainable pattern for development, ANDCAPITALIZEDONEMERGINGMARKETOPPORTUNITIES3INCETHEINCEPTIONOFTHATVISION THE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTHASUNDERGONESIGNIlCANTAREASOFREDEVELOPMENTBridge Street District CodeTo implement this vision and guide future development, $UBLINCREATEDAHYBRIDFORM
BASEDDEVELOPMENTCODEFORTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT"3$ WHICHWASINITIALLYADOPTEDIN4HE"3$#ODEINCLUDED.EIGHBORHOOD$ISTRICTSWHERESPECIALATTENTIONWASPAIDTOLOCATIONand character of buildings, streets, and open spaces TOACHIEVEACOORDINATEDMIXOFUSESWITHINEACHAREA3INCEITSINITIALADOPTION THE#ODEHASBEENREVISEDAnumber of times to address the needs of the community. 4HISINCLUDESTHEREMOVALANDRE
ESTABLISHMENTOFTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTSEPARATEFROMTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTto signify the important difference in development scale and character. PLANNING CONTEXT4HE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT0LANOUTLINESAVISIONTHATREINFORCESTHE#ITYSLONG
TERMlSCALHEALTHand sustainability, and promotes competitiveness ANDMARKETADAPTABILITYBYCREATINGNEWLIVINGenvironments and amenities to attract and retain THENEXTGENERATIONOFEMPLOYEES BUSINESSESANDresidents to Dublin. The Plan envisions a vibrant and WALKABLECENTEROFTHECITY WITHADYNAMICMIXOFLANDUSESANDHOUSINGTHATISINTEGRATEDWITHTHENATURALspaces that tie the district together. District Intent4HE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT3PECIAL!REA0LANISAVISIONFORAVIBRANTANDWALKABLECENTEROFTHECITY WITHADYNAMICMIXOFLANDUSESANDHOUSINGORGANIZEDAROUNDANURBANSTREETNETWORKBSDBRIDGE STREET DISTRICT PLAN“Bridge Street should be our urban downtown, density should be focused here.”WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 43 INCLUDINGSENIORS#OMPLEMENTARYMEDICALANDOFlCEDEVELOPMENTTOWARD4ULLER2OAD ANDOFlCEANDNEIGHBORHOOD
RETAILDEVELOPMENTNEAR$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OAD AREALSOAPPROPRIATEASPARTOFAMIXED
USEneighborhood setting. Historic Dublin is a key nearby AMENITYANDWITHA$UBLIN,INK"RIDGEFORWALKINGANDBIKINGAKEYCONNECTIONWASESTABLISHEDEast Bridge Street This corridor represents great development potential through its access, visibility, consolidated land OWNERSHIP ANDOPPORTUNITIESTOCONNECTWITHADJACENTWALKABLEDISTRICTS2EmECTINGACLASSICPATTERNOFAUTOMOBILE
ORIENTEDDEVELOPMENT THISCORRIDORALONG$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADPRESENTSSOMEOFTHEGREATESTCHALLENGESANDOPPORTUNITIESFORHIGH
DENSITY WALKABLEdevelopment in the study area. Despite the presence of a recreational path and planted median for some of ITSLENGTH $UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADDOESNOTPRESENTANIDEALPEDESTRIANENVIRONMENTTODAY)TLACKSPEDESTRIAN
oriented destinations and presents uncomfortable PEDESTRIANCONDITIONSALONGSIDEFAST
MOVINGTRAFlC!TTHESAMETIME HIGHTRAFlCVOLUMESMAKETHECORRIDORANATURALPLACEFORDEVELOPMENTTHATBENElTSFROMVISIBILITYPARTICULARLYHOTELANDSMALL
ANDMID
SIZEOFlCES/FlCEORRETAILDEVELOPMENTONSEVERALLARGEPARCELSmANKINGTHEROADMAYFACEMARKETPRESSUREfor replacement by uses earning higher development RETURNSOVERTHEMID
TOLONG
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ORIENTEDOFlCEANDHOTELDEVELOPMENTnASWELLASCOMPLEMENTARYHOUSINGANDRETAILTOFOSTERWALKABLEDISTRICTSONBOTHSIDESOF$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADWHILEGAININGVALUEFROMEXCELLENTVISIBILITYANDACCESS4HISREDEVELOPMENTPATTERNWOULDBESTSUCCEEDWITHAFOCUSONCREATINGCRITICALMASSATONEORTWOINTERSECTIONSATATIME RATHERTHANSPREADINGNEWDEVELOPMENTAMONGNUMEROUSLOCATIONSALONGTHECORRIDOR!CONTINUOUSPEDESTRIAN
ORIENTEDENVIRONMENTALONGTHECORRIDORWILLARISEGRADUALLYOVERTIMEINPACEWITHMARKETDEMANDANDAGGREGATIONOFSMALLERPARCELSKilgour Place intersects Post Road. Direct pedestrian ACCESSANDPOSSIBLYNEWVEHICULARCONNECTIONSBUTONLYIFDESIGNEDWITHEXTREMESENSITIVITYACROSS)NDIAN2UNTO(ISTORIC$UBLIN INDEPENDENTOF"RIDGE3TREET WOULDSIGNIlCANTLYENHANCEPOTENTIALDEVELOPMENTVALUEand character. Development potential in this subdistrict WILLBESUBSTANTIALLYIMPROVEDBYAMORECOMPREHENSIVEROADNETWORKTHATREINFORCESCONNECTIONSAMONGTHEOTHERDISTRICTSANDTHE#ITYSLARGERROADSYSTEM ALLOWINGAGREATERDEGREEOFTRAFlCDISTRIBUTION4HE)NDIAN2UNSUB
DISTRICTHASIMPORTANTRELATIONSHIPSWITH7EST"RIDGE3TREETAREAAND(ISTORIC$UBLIN WHICHPROVIDECRITICALaccess routes and amenities. The sensitive edges it SHARESWITHTHOSEDISTRICTSWILLREQUIRECARE BOTHTOprotect the environmental value of the Indian Run and to INTRODUCETWOTOFOURCORRIDORSOFCONTINUOUSPEDESTRIAN
oriented access and development character.Scioto River Neighborhood4HE3CIOTO2IVERANDIMPROVEDVIEWSHEDANDPARKaccess set the theme for this district, particularly along its east bank across from Riverside Crossing Park. 4HEDEVELOPMENTOF"RIDGE0ARKWASCATALYTICINTHEESTABLISHMENTOFWALKABLEMIXED
USENEIGHBORHOODWITHINTHISAREA ALONGWITHTHEREALIGNMENTOF2IVERSIDEDrive and the construction of Riverside Crossing Park and the Dublin Link Bridge. These improvements captured the untapped potential of making the 3CIOTO2IVEREVENMOREOFACOMMUNITYAMENITYANDCENTERPIECEFORHIGH
QUALITYMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENT4HEINTRODUCTIONOFA*OHN3HIELDS0ARKWAYGREENWAYand Riverside Crossing Park substantially raised the RIVERSPROlLEASANASSETIN$UBLINSPARKANDGREENWAYNETWORK HELPBRINGRESIDENTSFROMBOTHSIDESOFTHERIVERtogether around shared activities and places, and anchor AUNIQUENEWNEIGHBORHOOD-ARKETOPPORTUNITIESFAVORan emphasis on housing development in the Riverside $ISTRICT WITHARANGEOFUNITTYPESANDRESIDENTS 4HE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTINCLUDESANUMBEROFUNIQUEDISTRICTSWITHDISTINCTCHARACTERISTICSANDDEVELOPMENTopportunities.West Bridge Street #ENTEREDONTHEINTERSECTIONOF"RIDGE3TREETWITH&RANTZ2OADAND0OST2OAD THISSUB
DISTRICTISANIMPORTANTGATEWAYTO$UBLINFROM)
AND53ANDTHE"RIDGE3TREET#ORRIDORANDSHOULDSENDASTRONG POSITIVEmessage about the community’s identity. It should signal ADISTINCTSHIFTFROMAHIGHWAYSETTINGTOTHEWALKABLE MIXED
USEENVIRONMENTEMBODIEDINNEARBY(ISTORIC$UBLINANDTHROUGHOUTTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT4HISSUB
DISTRICTSHOULDALSOBEAPRIMETARGETFORHIGH
VALUEdevelopment seeking a prominent address—such ASOFlCE LODGINGANDRETAILUSESOWINGTOTHEHIGHVISIBILITY EXCELLENTROADACCESS ESTABLISHEDPRESENCEOFMAJOREMPLOYERS ANDSIGNIlCANTOPPORTUNITIESTOIMPROVEWALKABILITYWITHINTHEDISTRICTANDADJACENTareas. Principal challenges include reconciling vital PEDESTRIANANDACCESSIMPROVEMENTSWITHHIGHTRAFlCvolumes, and making the transition (over place and TIME FROMAHIGHLYAUTO
ORIENTEDDEVELOPMENTCONTEXTTOAPEDESTRIAN
ORIENTEDONEIndian Run Neighborhood4HISSUB
DISTRICTCONSISTSLARGELYOFTHE/#,#CAMPUSand adjacent parcels, and holds substantial potential FORNEWWALKABLEMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENTTHATTAKESADVANTAGEOFEXCELLENTHIGHWAYACCESSANDVISIBILITY WALKINGPROXIMITYTO(ISTORIC$UBLIN ANDADJACENCYTOTHE)NDIAN2UNANDITSASSOCIATEDGREENWAYS!CCESSIMPROVEMENTSWILLPLAYACRITICALROLEINREALIZINGTHEdistrict’s development potential. In particular, better auto and pedestrian access to and from the Bridge 3TREET'ATEWAY$ISTRICTANDTHE(ISTORIC$UBLIN$ISTRICTVIATHE"RIDGE3TREET&RANTZ2OAD530OST2OADINTERSECTIONAND3HAWAN&ALLS$RIVEWOULDEASEEXISTINGCONGESTIONANDLIMITATIONSONTRAFlCMOVEMENTWHERESUBAREA RECOMMENDATIONSWORKING DRAFT
44 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans.EWDEVELOPMENTINTHEDISTRICTALSODEPENDSONESTABLISHINGDIRECTACCESSANDVISIBILITYFROM3AWMILLRoad through additional property aggregation and road IMPROVEMENTS0OTENTIALGREENWAYANDSTREETLINKAGESWESTTOTHE2IVERSIDE$RIVE (ISTORIC$UBLIN ANDBEYONDWOULDOPENACCESSTOCRITICALAMENITIESTHATSUPPORTADDITIONALDEVELOPMENTANDIMPROVEREGIONALTRAFlCcirculation. Scioto River Overlay4HISOVERLAYDISTRICTCELEBRATESTHE3CIOTO2IVERASAunique natural asset and links areas of Dublin on either SIDETOTHERIVERTHROUGHENHANCEDVIEWCORRIDORS RECREATIONALCONNECTIONS ANDNEIGHBORHOODSWITHdestination parks and restaurants. This overlay district FOCUSESONCELEBRATINGANDDRAWINGBENElTFROMTHE3CIOTO2IVERINADJOININGPORTIONSOFTHE)NDIAN2UN (ISTORIC$UBLINAND2IVERSIDE$RIVE!MIXTUREOFPRIVATE
ANDPUBLICLY
OWNEDLANDPARCELSISPRESENTALONGBOTHbanks of the river. The recommendations of this overlay TYPICALLYWOULDNOTBEAPPLIEDDIRECTLYTOSMALLERPRIVATEparcels. Rather, they should be focused on larger private PARCELSWHERESIGNIlCANTREDEVELOPMENTISPROPOSED and to public parcels that have potential for park and recreation improvements. The overlay addresses natural resource protection, visual access, physical access, and land use. !CTIONSINTHEOVERLAYSHOULDlRSTAIMTOPRESERVETHESUSTAINEDQUALITYOFTHE3CIOTO2IVERCORRIDORASANATURALASSET3PECIALATTENTIONSHOULDBEPAIDTOAVOIDINGany negative impacts on the sensitive ecology and topography of the river and its tributaries. Public visual and recreational access to the river corridor should be improved through the implementation of Riverside Crossing Park. to these opportunities. While this is the study area’s one district not directly accessible from a major arterial—ANDTHUSNOTLIKELYTOBEACORELOCATIONFORMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENTITWILLPLAYAVERYIMPORTANTROLEASAcomplement to surrounding districts through the direct street linkages, green space amenities and additional development opportunities it offers.Sawmill Center Neighborhood4HELARGE$UBLIN6ILLAGE#ENTERSITEANDADJACENTPARCELSHOLDGREATPOTENTIALTOBECOMEADESTINATIONMIXED
USEDISTRICTWITHGREATVISIBILITYANDACCESSFROM)
ANDstrong connections to adjacent neighborhoods and GREENSPACES4HE3AWMILL$ISTRICTISAPRIMELOCATIONTOESTABLISHAMAJORWALKABLEMIXED
USEDISTRICT OWINGTOITSPROXIMITYTOTHE)
INTERCHANGEAT3AWMILL2OADANDTHECONSOLIDATEDOWNERSHIPOFMORETHANACRESOFLANDONTHECURRENT$UBLIN6ILLAGE#ENTERSITE4HISdistrict concept depends on the incorporation of enough COMPLEMENTARYACTIVITIESINTOADENSE PEDESTRIAN
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USEBUILDINGSANDBLOCKSTOFORMACRITICALMASSTHATISACTIVEWEEKDAYS EVENINGSANDWEEKENDSALIKE4HELAND
USEMIXSHOULDINCLUDEREGIONAL
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mOORPLATEMULTITENANTOFlCEBUILDINGSAREAPRIMEMARKETOPPORTUNITYANDlTWELLINTOBLOCKSTHATINCLUDEGROUND
mOORRETAILANDMULTIFAMILYHOUSINGHigh density is essential to providing enough people and ACTIVITIESINWALKINGDISTANCETOKEEPTHEDISTRICTVIBRANTANDFULLOFCHOICESHOURSADAY SEVENDAYSAWEEK(IGHDENSITYALSOPLAYSAKEYROLEINCREATINGSUFlCIENTdevelopment value to fund structured parking, another ESSENTIALINGREDIENTTOACOMPACTANDWALKABLEDISTRICT$ENSITYANDWALKABILITYARETHEFOUNDATIONSOFTHEMARKETOPPORTUNITYINTHISDISTRICTWITHOUTTHEM THEMARKETWILLONLYSUPPORTTHELOWER
VALUE AUTO
ORIENTEDDEVELOPMENTPATTERNTHATEXISTSANDHASSTRUGGLEDTOREMAINeconomically viable—today. 4HENORTHEDGEOFTHEDISTRICTOFFERSONEOFTWOMAJORROUTESFORAPOTENTIALGREENWAY STREET ANDTRANSITCONNECTIONLINKINGTHE2IVERSIDEAND3AWMILLDISTRICTS!POTENTIALHIGH
CAPACITYTRANSITCORRIDORLINKINGEASTANDSOUTHTO#OLUMBUSANDWESTTO(ISTORIC$UBLIN Perimeter Road and West Innovation District —could substantially increase development opportunity and VALUEINTHEDISTRICTANDTHROUGHOUTTHE"RIDGE3TREETCorridor and beyond.Tuller/Greenway DistrictThis district offers opportunities for important CONNECTIONSAGREENWAYCONNECTINGTHE3CIOTO2IVERTO3AWMILLAND$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADS ANEXPANDEDSTREETNETWORKTHATINTEGRATESEXISTINGHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTSINTOLARGERWALKABLENEIGHBORHOODS ANDIMPROVESACCESSTO%MERALD0ARKWAYTAKINGTRAFlCPRESSUREOFF(ISTORIC$UBLIN4HE4ULLER'REENWAYDistrict plays three important supporting roles for MIXED
USEDEVELOPMENTINTHESTUDYAREAEASTOFTHE3CIOTO2IVER&IRST ITCONTAINSEXISTINGRESIDENTIALdevelopments that can contribute a valuable “critical MASSvTOSUPPORTNEWRESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTNEARBY4HESEDEVELOPMENTSAREPOISEDTOBENElTFROMTHEadded amenities and access improvements that ADJACENTDEVELOPMENTWILLBRINGASITCONTRIBUTESTOTHECREATIONOFATRUENEIGHBORHOOD3ECOND THE4ULLER'REENWAY$ISTRICTOFFERSTWOPOTENTIALOPPORTUNITIESFORIMPORTANTEAST
WESTGREENWAY STREETANDTRANSITLINKSBETWEENTHE2IVERSIDEAND3AWMILLDISTRICTS4HEEAST
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'RANVILLE2OAD4HIRD THISDISTRICTCANDELIVERSUBSTANTIALADDITIONALDEVELOPMENTCAPACITY WITHOPPORTUNITIESTOTAKEADVANTAGEOFVISIBILITYFROM)
ASWELLASCONNECTIONSTOEMERGINGNEIGHBORHOODSANDDISTRICTSTOCREATEHIGHER
VALUEDEVELOPMENTTHANEXISTSINTHEDISTRICTTODAY,ANDOWNERSHIPANDACCESSPATTERNSINTHE4ULLER'REENWAY$ISTRICTOFFERSIGNIlCANTmEXIBILITYFORPROVIDINGANOPTIMALRESPONSESUBAREA AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 45 AREA RECOMMENDATIONSJohn Shields Parkway Greenway*OHN3HIELDS0ARKWAY'REENWAYCONNECTS2IVERSIDE#ROSSING0ARKTO3AWMILL2OAD3ECTIONSTHATARECURRENTLYCONSTRUCTEDFEATURERESIDENTIALBUILDINGSWITHFRONTENTRANCESALONGTHESTREETSCAPEANDGREENWAY ANDWIDESIDEWALKSANDSHARED
USEPATHS&UTUREEXTENSIONOF*OSH3HIELDS0ARKWAYEASTOF4ULLER2OADSHOULDCONTINUETHEGREENWAYSYSTEMANDPROVIDEOPPORTUNITIESfor pedestrian interaction and open space amenities. Scioto River Frontage.EWDEVELOPMENTONEITHERSIDEOFTHE3CIOTO2IVERSHOULDINCLUDEAMIXOFLANDUSESTHATBENElTSFROMthe river’s presence and contributes to the quality of PUBLICSPACE&ORINSTANCE RESTAURANTSWITHVIEWSTOTHERIVERANDOUTDOORSEATINGAREENCOURAGED-ULTIPLE
FAMILYHOUSINGANDOFlCEBUILDINGSAREALSOSTRONGLYencouraged according to market opportunity. Building ANDSITEDESIGNSHOULDMAXIMIZEOPPORTUNITIESTOCAPITALIZEONRIVERVIEWSASVALUEASSETS2ECOMMENDATIONSFORACCOMPLISHINGTHISOBJECTIVEWITHMULTIPLE
FAMILYHOUSING FOREXAMPLE INCLUDECREATINGRIVER
FACINGCOURTYARDSANDTERRACINGBUILDINGHEIGHTSSOTHATASMANYDWELLINGUNITSASPOSSIBLEENJOYRIVERVIEWS4HESUCCESSOFPUBLICOPENSPACESAROUNDTHE3CIOTO2IVERSHOULDBEJUDGEDMOREONTHEIRQUALITYTHANQUANTITY SINCEABALANCETHATINCLUDESHIGH
VALUEMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENTCANHELPPROVIDETHEFUNDINGANDPRESENCEOFPEOPLETHATCANDRAWGREATESTPUBLICBENElTFROMTHERIVERCORRIDOR.SETTINGTOTHEWALKABLE MIXED
USEENVIRONMENTembodied in nearby Historic Dublin and throughout THE"RIDGE3TREET#ORRIDOR)TSHOULDALSOMAKETHESTATEMENTTHATPROSPERITYANDHIGH
QUALITYPEOPLE
ORIENTEDENVIRONMENTSGOHAND
IN
HANDIN$UBLIN4HISDISTRICTSHOULDALSOBEAPRIMETARGETFORHIGH
VALUEdevelopment seeking a prominent address such as OFlCE LODGINGANDRETAILUSESOWINGTOTHEHIGHVISIBILITY EXCELLENTROADACCESS ESTABLISHEDPRESENCEOFMAJOREMPLOYERS ANDSIGNIlCANTOPPORTUNITIESTOIMPROVEWALKABILITYWITHINTHEDISTRICTANDADJACENTAREASDublin Road Character7ITHTHEEXCLUSIONOFTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICTFROMTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT ASMALLPORTIONOF$UBLIN2OADISLOCATEDWITHINTHEDISTRICT4HISSECTIONOFROADCURRENTLYSERVICESSINGLE
FAMILYLOTSANDESTABLISHESANATURALIZEDCHARACTER LINEDWITHMATURETREESANDSTARKTOPOGRAPHY(OWEVER $UBLIN2OADWILLBECRITICALWHENTHEREDEVELOPMENTof the Indian Run Neighborhood District occurs. While $UBLIN2OADISANTICIPATEDTOBESIGNIlCANTLYIMPROVEDTOACCOMMODATENEWDEVELOPMENTANDAPOTENTIALNEW*OHN3HIELDS0ARKWAYBRIDGE THESTREETSCAPECHARACTERof Dublin Road should be preserved.Sawmill Road Character3AWMILL2OADISACRITICALTHOROUGHFARETHATSEPARATESDublin and Columbus. The character of the road is DISTINCTLYDIFFERENTBETWEENTHEEASTANDWESTSIDESOFTHEROAD4HEWESTSIDEISCHARACTERIZEDBYLARGEshopping centers and parking lots, limited pedestrian facilities, and limited vegetation. The character along the Dublin portion of the road should feature a green, LANDSCAPEDSTREETSCAPEWITHSUFlCIENTPEDESTRIANfacilities setback from the road.SR 161 Corridor Character3TATE2OUTECONSISTSOFSECTIONSOF7$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADAND"RIDGE3TREETIN$UBLIN4HISCORRIDORcurrently lacks an ideal pedestrian environment, and presents an uncomfortable pedestrian condition due TOTHEWIDERIGHT
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MOVINGTRAFlC-AJORIMPROVEMENTSAREANTICIPATEDALONG7$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADTOADAPTAMOREPEDESTRIAN
FRIENDLYSTREETSCAPEWITHTHEADOPTIONOFA#ORRIDOR3TUDY4HISCORRIDORSHOULDPRIORITIZEDEVELOPMENTTHATBENElTSFROMHIGHVISIBILITY WHILEACCOMMODATINGTHESTREETSCAPERECOMMENDATIONSOFTHESTUDY&UTURETRANSITOPTIONSlinking Dublin to Columbus are being considered as part OFTHE,INK53INITIATIVERiverside Drive Character2IVERSIDE$RIVEISmANKEDBY2IVERSIDE#ROSSING0ARKANDPORTIONSTHE"RIDGE0ARKDEVELOPMENT WHICHBOTHcontribute to create urban and natural amenities for the City. Development along the east side of Riverside Drive should continue to provide a variety of building massing and architecture that engages the pedestrian streetscape of the road.I-270 Frontage4HE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTBENElTSFROMACONTINUOUSBOUNDARYSHAREDWITH)
OFFERINGVIEWSHEDSANDEXPOSUREOFBUSINESSESTOTHEINTERSTATE$EVELOPMENTALONG)
SHOULDPRIORITIZEEMPLOYMENT
DRIVENdevelopment. Residential uses are not recommended along the frontage, but could be appropriate if buffered from the corridor.Frantz Road / W. Bridge Street Gateway4HISWESTERNGATEWAYTOTHE"RIDGE3TREET#ORRIDORASWELLASAMAJORREGIONALGATEWAYTO$UBLINASAWHOLEFROM)
AND53SHOULDSENDASTRONG positive message about the community’s identity. It SHOULDSIGNALTODRIVERSADISTINCTSHIFTFROMAHIGHWAYWORKING DRAFT46 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansGreenway Connections/NEOFTHECENTRALELEMENTSOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET#ORRIDOR6ISION0LANISAGREENWAYNETWORKTOCONNECTEACHCHARACTERNEIGHBORHOOD7HILESMALLERNETWORKSMAYBEFOUNDTHROUGHOUTTHE$ISTRICT A$ISTRICTWIDECONNECTIONISENVISIONEDALONGTHE.ORTHAND3OUTH&ORKSOFTHE)NDIAN2UNTOPROTECTANDPRESERVETHISEXCEPTIONALnatural amenity, eventually providing a dedicated PEDESTRIANCONNECTIONACROSSTHE3CIOTO2IVERTHROUGHTHE$UBLIN,INK"RIDGE ANDEXTENDINGFURTHEREASTUNTILREACHINGTHE3AWMILL#ENTER.EIGHBORHOOD WHEREITTAKESONAMOREANURBANCHARACTER4HEGREENWAYNETWORKWILLULTIMATELYEXTENDBEYONDTHEBOUNDARIESOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTTOPROVIDEIMPORTANTPEDESTRIANand bicycle connections to the rest of the city.Indian Run and Greenway4HE)NDIAN2UNANDITSASSOCIATEDGREENWAYAREASIGNATUREELEMENTIDENTIlEDINTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT!REA0LAN!NYDEVELOPMENTLOCATEDALONGTHE)NDIANRun should be sensitively treated to ensure impacts to THENATURALFEATURESANDTHEGREENWAYARESIGNIlCANTLYMINIMIZEDTransitional Edges!STHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTDEVELOPSOVERTIME WITHINCREMENTALIMPROVEMENTSTOTHESTREETNETWORK development around the edges of each district may TAKEONAMIXOFDEVELOPMENTCHARACTERSDEPENDINGONACTUALSTREETALIGNMENTS GREENWAYCONNECTIONS market demand, and development opportunities. )NALLCASES AVIBRANTMIXOFUSESANDARCHITECTURALcharacter is desired.Established Residential Neighborhoods!FEWPOCKETSOFSINGLE
FAMILYRESIDENTIALneighborhoods are embedded in the Bridge 3TREET$ISTRICTORIMMEDIATELYADJACENTTOIT4HESEestablished residential neighborhoods include Indian 2UN%STATES 7ATERFORD6ILLAGE PROPERTIESALONG-ARTIN2OADAND,ILY-AR#OURT ANDPROPERTIESALONG$UBLIN2OADAND(IGH3TREETNORTHOFTHE(ISTORIC$ISTRICT(respectively). These properties should be preserved and buffered from adjacent development, although CAREFULLYSITEDPEDESTRIANCONNECTIONSWILLBEMADEINappropriate locations.AREA RECOMMENDATIONS (continued)WORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 47 Dublin Village$UBLIN6ILLAGEISASHOPPINGCENTERLOCATEDINTHENORTHEASTCORNEROFTHEDISTRICT WITHPRIMARYACCESSFROM6ILLAGE0ARKWAYAND3AWMILL2OAD4HISDEVELOPMENThas been a staple of the community for decades, but is primed for rejuvenation and redevelopment. This OPPORTUNITYALLOWSFORASPECIALMIXEDUSEACTIVITYAREATHATWILLSERVEASTHECENTEROFTHE3AWMILL#ENTER.EIGHBORHOOD ONEOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTSTWOhBOOKENDSvEXPECTEDTOMAINTAINMOREOFAREGIONALshopping and entertainment focus based on the market OPPORTUNITIESFORTHISAREA4HEIDEAOFAWALKABLECOREis desired at the center of this neighborhood district TOSERVEASACOMMUNITYFOCALPOINTWITHTHEHIGHESTCONCENTRATIONOFMIXEDUSESANDWALKABLEDEVELOPMENTTHATEMPHASIZESPEDESTRIANCONNECTIVITYOVERVEHICULARMOVEMENT"UILDINGSAREEXPECTEDTOBEHIGHLYPEDESTRIAN
ORIENTEDANDSUITEDTOANACTIVESTREETSCAPE RANGINGINHEIGHTFROMTWOTOlVESTORIESBridge ParkBridge Park is a successful, urban development that CAPITALIZESONENTERTAINMENTANDEATINGANDDRINKINGFACILITIES WHILEOFFERINGDESIRABLEMULTI
FAMILYANDOFlCELOCATIONS&UTUREPHASESOFDEVELOPMENTADJACENTTO"RIDGE0ARKSHOULDAIMTOMIMICTHESIZEANDSCALEOFTHEBUILDINGS WHILEPROVIDINGAVARIETYOFHEIGHTSBETWEENBUILDINGS0EDESTRIANENGAGEMENTISCRITICALin and around this development, and future buildings SHOULDALSOFOCUSONGROUND
mOORACTIVATION ANDpurposeful open spaces.Shoppes at River RidgeThis shopping center sits along an important southern BOUNDARYOFTHE$ISTRICT!DJACENTPROPERTIESTOTHESOUTHFEATURESINGLE
FAMILYRESIDENTIALANDSMALL
SCALEOFlCE WHILETOTHENORTHIS"RIDGE0ARK CONSISTINGOFSEVERALLOWTOMID
RISEDEVELOPMENT2EDEVELOPMENTOFTHESITEISEXPECTED WITHANEXTENSIONOF"RIDGE0ARKATTHESOUTHEASTCORNEROF7$UBLIN
'RANVILLE2OADAND2IVERSIDE$RIVE3IMILARTOTHE!#(OTEL THISdevelopment should frame the roundabout and create a distinctive character as a landmark of the district. 4HEDESIREDCHARACTERISFORBUILDINGSRANGINGBETWEEN
STORIESATTHEINTERSECTIONWITHCONTEMPORARYarchitecture. The remainder of the site should begin a transition from the intensity of the district to the EXISTINGSMALL
SCALEOFlCEANDRESIDENTIALTOTHESOUTH4HEDESIREDCHARACTERISFORBUILDINGSRANGINGFROMTOSTORIES WITHSMALLERBUILDINGSALONGTHESOUTHERNBOUNDARYOFTHESITE!DDITIONALSTREETCONNECTIONSSHOULDBEACCOMMODATEDFOR$ALE$RIVEAND3TONERIDGELane. Monterey Drive SiteThis site is located at the intersection of W. Bridge 3TREETAND-ONTEREY$RIVE!DJACENTTO7ATERFORD6ILLAGEto the south, these properties offer an opportunity to TRANSITIONFROMTHEACTIVITYALONG7EST"RIDGE3TREETTOthe quaintness of the neighborhood. Development on THESESITESSHOULDINCLUDEVERTICALMIXED
USEBUILDINGSALONG7"RIDGE3TREETATAHEIGHTOFTOSTORIES3OUTHOFTHEFRONTAGE MULTI
FAMILYRESIDENTIALUSES SUCHASTOWNHOMES AREAPPROPRIATETRANSITIONALUSESTO-ONTEREY0ARKANDTHENEIGHBORHOOD!DDITIONALstreet connections should be contemplated for future DEVELOPMENTALONG#ORBINS-ILL$RIVEIndian Run Neighborhood (OCLC and Cardinal South)4HE/#,#AND#ARDINAL3OUTHPROPERTIESREPRESENTsome of Dublin’s most important opportunities to ACCOMMODATESIGNIlCANTNEWMIXED
USEDEVELOPMENT OWINGTOITSHIGHLYCONSOLIDATEDOWNERSHIP LARGEDEVELOPABLEPARCELS EXCELLENTVISIBILITYFROM)NTERSTATE POTENTIALFORIMPROVEDROADACCESS ANDPROXIMITYTOTHEAMENITIESOF)NDIAN2UN&ALLS0ARKAND(ISTORIC$UBLIN/NEOFTHEGREATESTOPPORTUNITIESASSOCIATEDWITHTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTISTHEPOTENTIALFORNEWDEVELOPMENTTOHAVESIGNIlCANTVISIBILITYFROMREGIONALROADWAYS MAKINGASTRONGSTATEMENTABOUT$UBLINANDits urban core. Redevelopment of these sites should ENSURETHATTHE)NTERSTATEFRONTAGEISDEVELOPEDWITHHIGH
PROlLEBUILDINGSTHATSETTHETONEFORDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTASANAREAWITHASTRONGcharacter and an energetic economic environment. The desired character is for buildings ranging from three to SEVENSTORIESWITHCONTEMPORARYARCHITECTUREFRAMINGTHEHIGHWAYSPACEDTOALLOWVIEWSINTOTHEINTERIOROFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICT4HEPREDOMINANTLANDUSEISEXPECTEDTOBEAMIXOFOFlCE HOTEL ANDOTHERcommercial uses, although some residential may be APPROPRIATELYANDSENSITIVELYPLACEDWITHINTHISAREAKEY SITE & OPPORTUNITIESWORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFT
Clearly delineated crosswalksIndianapolis Cultural Trail – Bicke & Ped Paths48 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans%AST"RIDGE3TREET32
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BETWEEN2IVERSIDE$RIVEAND3AWMILL2OADWASIMPROVEDTOITSCURRENTFORMINTHELATESINRESPONSETOTHESUBURBANdevelopment pattern prevalent along the corridor during that time. Today, the corridor is primed for redevelopment as the energy and urban development pattern of the "RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTCONTINUESEASTALONG32
!SPROPERTYISREDEVELOPED THE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTZONINGDISTRICTMANDATESURBANDEVELOPMENTFORMS ANDWITHTHAT THE#ITYISEVALUATINGTHEFUTURENEEDSof the corridor to best serve the community and future DEVELOPMENT%LEMENTSEVALUATEDFOR32
INCLUDEenhanced pedestrian mobility, multimodal options INCLUDINGMICRO
MOBILITY ANDFUTURE,INK53SERVICE4HE#ITYISUNDERTAKINGASTUDYOF%AST"RIDGE3TREET32
TOIMAGINEAMOBILITY
FOCUSEDURBANSTREETTYPOLOGYTHATISCONSISTENTWITHTHE#ITYS"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTVISION3EVERALGOALSANDOBJECTIVESWEREIDENTIlEDFORTHISCORRIDORVISIONINGEXERCISE Ŷ!FlRMANDUPDATESCHEMATICALIGNMENTSFORTHEfuture street grid in the corridor. Ŷ)MPROVECROSSWALKSBYMINIMIZINGCROSSINGLENGTHS EVALUATEINTERSECTIONANDMID
BLOCKTREATMENTS ANDEXPLOREPEDESTRIANCROSSINGdevices. ŶDevelop concepts for the Emerald Trail, a DESIGNATED#ENTRAL/HIO'REENWAY Ŷ0LANFORTHEFUTUREIMPLEMENTATIONOF,INK53Bus Rapid Transit facilities and associated micromobility devices along the corridor. ŶEvaluate changes in speed limits and associated impacts to mobility along the corridor.EAST BRIDGE STREET CORRIDOR STUDYAlternatives Studied-ULTIPLECONlGURATIONSAREBEINGANALYZEDASPARTOFTHECORRIDORVISIONINGEXERCISE4HISINCLUDESANALYZINGVARIOUSLAYOUTSFORPEDESTRIANBICYCLEFACILITIES VEHICULARLANES INTERSECTIONCONDITIONS ON
STREETPARKING ANDHOWREDEVELOPMENTALONGTHECORRIDORWILLHELPTOFRAMEANDHIGHLIGHTTHEMOBILITYOPTIONS4HESEALTERNATIVESEXPANDTHE%MERALD4RAILANDPROVIDEDEDICATEDSIDEWALKSADJACENTTOFUTUREBUILDINGfrontages. The alternatives study balanced access, PEDESTRIANCIRCULATION ANDANEWBLOCKNETWORKTHATFOLLOWSATRADITIONALURBANGRIDDevelopment Patterns4HEDEVELOPMENTPATTERNALONG32
ISCHANGINGfrom generally suburban typologies to an urban TYPOLOGYWITHBUILDINGSTHATADDRESSTHESTREET!SREDEVELOPMENTOCCURS AWELCOMINGSTREETSCAPEWITHGENEROUSPEDESTRIANFACILITIESWILLCREATEAVIBRANT ACTIVEENVIRONMENTALONGAKEYCORRIDORWITHINTHECOMMUNITYConsidering the potential form of future development WHENPLANNINGFORAPEDESTRIAN
FRIENDLYPUBLICROADWAYcorridor ensures that public investment in mobility infrastructure supports the type of development required by the City’s adopted regulations. Pedestrian Infrastructure!FOCUSOFTHISEFFORTISTOSHIFTPRIORITYFROMAUTOMOBILESto a balanced approach to include infrastructure for ALLROADWAYUSERSWITHINTHECORRIDOR)MPROVEMENTSBEINGCONSIDEREDINCLUDECLEARLYDELINEATEDCROSSWALKS LEADINGPEDESTRIANINTERVALS PEDESTRIAN
ONLYCROSSINGPHASES GRADESEPARATED%MERALD4RAIL WIDESIDEWALKS
ANDPLENTIFULLANDSCAPEELEMENTSAREALLelements that create a vibrant environment for PEDESTRIANSWHILESUPPORTING,INK53OPERATIONSANDautomobiles.WORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFTConceptual street-level view of BRT station.Concept with no on-street parking, with ldedicated left turn lanes.Concept with on-street parking, no ldedicated left turn lanes.Concept to explore intergrating roundabouts at strategic intersections. Sustainable, Connected & Resilient 49 EAST BRIDGE STREET CORRIDOR STUDY (continued)WORKING DRAFTWORKING DRAFT50 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansDESIGN RECOMMENDATIONSPreserve the Indian Run North and South Forks and use as an organizing feature for future developmentExpand public open space along the Scioto RiverNew bridge connecting Dublin Road and Riverside DrivePreserve and frame view corridors into key site from I-270 and other SIGNIlCANTCORRIDORSPromote transit oriented design for development along future Bus Rapid Transit corridorPreserve existing tree rows and screens to buffer new development from existing single family neighborhoodsNew connection between Tuller Road and Emerald ParkwayCreate new linear park in Sharp Lane right-of-way with implementation of street network improvementsCreate green edge along the west side of Sawmill Road2ESERVE)
FRONTAGEFOROFlCEemployment, parking, and open spaces12345678910WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 51 FIGURE TITLEBRIDGE STREET DISTRICT ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN3671LEGEND%AST"RIDGE3TREET7EST"RIDGE3TREETIndian Run Neighborhood3CIOTO2IVER.EIGHBORHOOD3AWMILL#ENTER.EIGHBORHOODHistoric Transition4ULLER2OAD-IXED5SE4ULLER'REENWAY$ISTRICT82461914451010106WORKING DRAFT270Sawmill RdSawmill Rd Scioto RiverE Bridge StE Bridge StRiverside DrRiverside Dr
Frantz RdFrantz RdJohn Shields PkwyJohn Shields PkwyTuller RdTuller RdBridge Park AveBridge Park AveDublin Center DrDublin Center Dr Stoneridge LnStoneridge LnPost RdPost RdEmerald PkwyEmerald PkwyDublin RdDublin Rd
52 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area Plans4HEPLANNINGAREAISBOUNDBY7EST"RIDGE3TREETONTHENORTH )
ONTHEWEST &RANTZ2OADONTHEEAST and Tuttle Crossing Boulevard on the south. The area PRIMARILYCONSISTSOFLARGEOFlCECAMPUSESDEVELOPEDDURINGTHESTOS WHICHATTHATTIMEWERECONSIDEREDAPREMIUMLOCATIONFORSUBURBANOFlCEDEVELOPMENTBECAUSEOFITSHIGHVISIBILITYALONG)
ANDTHEFOCUSONVEHICULARACCESS4HESITESWITHINTHE$#!AREAUTO
ORIENTEDINDESIGN WITHSEGREGATEDLANDUSES LIMITEDROADWAYCONNECTIVITYORPUBLICOPENSPACEThe planning area is largely developed, but also contains SOMESIGNIlCANTVACANTSITES)NADDITION THECURRENTdevelopment pattern provides some redevelopment and INlLLOPPORTUNITIESMarket Changes3EVERALMAJORCHANGESHAVEOCCURREDNATIONALLYINTHEpast decade that present a challenge to the standard SUBURBANOFlCEMODELINBOTHTHEQUANTITYANDQUALITYOFTHEOFlCEEXPERIENCE4HESHIFTTOREMOTEWORKASARESULTOFTHE#/6)$
PANDEMICHASHADIMPACTONTRADITIONALOFlCEAREAS LIKETHOSEFOUNDINTHE$#! ASTHESESPACESAREGROUNDEDINLARGEOFlCEBUILDINGSTHATRELYONEMPLOYEESWORKINGONCAMPUSEACHDAY4HESHIFTTOREMOTEWORKALTEREDHOWANDWHEREEMPLOYEESWORK CAUSINGADECREASEINTHEDEMANDFORCOMPANIESANDTHEIRNEEDFOROFlCESPACE4HISTRENDCONTINUESTOSHIFTASMOREEMPLOYEESCOMEBACKTOWORKINTHEOFlCE BUTTHECOMPLETEPICTUREOFHOWREMOTEWORKWILLIMPACTTHEWORKPLACECONTINUESTOEVOLVEASEMPLOYEESHAVEMORECHOICESABOUTWHERETHEYCANWORK!NOTHERshift is the consistent increase in employee desires for NEARBYCONVENIENCEANDENTERTAINMENTUSES ASWELLASOTHERAMENITIES.ATIONALSTUDIESSHOWTHATTODAYSEMPLOYEESEXPECTTOBEABLETOWALKTOLUNCH lTNESSCENTERSANDOTHERSERVICESFROMTHEIRWORKPLACES!TTHESAMETIME INTEGRATEDHOUSINGWITHINOFlCEPARKSHASBECOMEAGROWINGTRENDAROUNDTHECOUNTRYWITHTHEGOALOFCREATINGATRUEMIXEDUSE WALKABLEENVIRONMENTTHATSUSTAINSBUSINESSES4HECHALLENGEFOROLDEROFlCEPARKSISTOlNDTHESPACEFORALLOFTHESEUSES ASWELLASTHEFACILITIESTHATSUPPORTWALKING BIKINGANDTRANSITconnectivity. PLANNING CONTEXT$UBLINSOFlCESPACEHASBEENCONSIDEREDSOMEOFTHEBESTIN#ENTRAL/HIOFORTHEPASTYEARS,IKEMANYSUBURBS $UBLINFOSTEREDA#LASS
!OFlCEMODELOFFERINGFREEWAYVISIBILITY EASYAUTOMOTIVEaccess, an abundance of free parking and idyllic OFlCEhPARKSvWITHMANICUREDLANDSCAPINGANDLARGESTORMWATERPONDS!SOUROFlCEAREASHAVEAGED THISDEVELOPMENTMODELISHAVINGANINCREASINGLYDIFlCULTTIMECOMPETINGWITHOFlCESPACEINMOREVIBRANT AMENITY
RICHENVIRONMENTS4HE$UBLIN#ORPORATE!REA$#! BUILDSUPONASTUDYOF$UBLINSLEGACYOFlCEPARKSnINCLUDING-ETRO#ENTERANDTHEBUSINESSESALONG&RANTZ2OADAND"LAZER0ARKWAYnANDPRESENTSALONGRANGEVISIONTHATSEEKSTODETERMINEWAYSTOIMPROVETHESEAREASFORBUSINESSES EMPLOYEESANDRESIDENTS ASWELLASENCOURAGEADDITIONALPRIVATEINVESTMENTTHATBENElTSthe entire community.District Intent4HEINTENTOF$#!0ISTOHELPTHEDISTRICTMAINTAINITScompetitive edge as a regional employment center BYINTRODUCINGUPDATEDLANDUSESTRATEGIESWITHINTHEDISTRICT4HEFOLLOWINGGOALSWILLGUIDEFUTUREdevelopment and redevelopment. DCADUBLIN CORPORATE AREA PLANMaintenance Of Economic Base4HE$#!HASCULTIVATEDTHE#ITYSWORKFORCE SERVINGASONEOFTHElRSTPREMIEROFlCEDISTRICTS$UBLINRECOGNIZESTHATOFlCEUSESSERVEASTHEECONOMICBACKBONEOFthe city, particularly a diverse range of businesses. The PRESENCEOFTHRIVINGOFlCEENVIRONMENTSFOSTERSJOBcreation, attracts skilled professionals, and encourages INNOVATIONANDECONOMICGROWTH4HEOPPORTUNITYTOSUPPORTEXISTINGANDFUTUREOFlCEUSERSWITHTHE$#!play a pivotal role in Dublin’s continued success. 2EPOSITIONINGOURLEGACYOFlCEAREAS LIKETHE$#!ANDINFUSINGAVARIETYOFUSESANDAMENITIESWILLIMPROVEOFlCECOMPETITIVENESS REDUCEVEHICLETRIPSANDINCREASEproductivity. Economic Development StrategyThe WID plays an important role in the City’s economic DEVELOPMENTSTRATEGYTHATWASUPDATEDIN WHICHoutlines a series of strategies and actions to continue $UBLINSECONOMICSUCCESSANDCOMPETITIVENESSWITHINTHEREGION3IMILARTOTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTANDTHE7EST)NNOVATION$ISTRICT!REA0LANS 3TRATEGYWITHINTHE0LANFOCUSESON#REATING$ISTINCTIVE-IXED
5SE$EVELOPMENT.ODESTO-EETST#ENTURY)NDUSTRIAL$EMANDFOR6IBRANT0HYSICAL3PACEWHILE-AINTAINING$UBLINS(IGH1UALITYOF0LACE3TANDARDS4HE0LANCALLSOUTACTIONSTEPSWITHINTHIS3TRATEGYTOFOCUSEFFORTSTOREDEVELOPTHE$UBLIN#ORPORATE!REALEGACYOFlCEparks and provide additional points of connection to alternative living/retail space. The Plan highlights THENEEDTOENCOURAGEANDFACILITATENEWINVESTMENTANDREDEVELOPMENTOFINTHE$UBLIN#ORPORATE!REATOmaintain a strong economic base. WORKING DRAFTSustainable, Connected & Resilient 53 %XISTING-ETRO#ENTEROFlCEBUILDINGTuttle/Rings (North And South) Sub-District 4HE4UTTLE2INGS3UB
$ISTRICTHASDISTINCTCHARACTERISTICSnorth and south of Rings Road. .ORTHOF2INGS2OADTHE4UTTLE2INGS3UB
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WAYANDOTHERPUBLICSPACES0EDESTRIANACCESSSHOULDbe accommodated from parking areas to building ENTRANCESANDBETWEENADJACENTBUILDINGSANDUSES CREATINGLINKAGESWITHINANDTOADJACENTSITES"ICYCLEaccess should be accommodated and encouraged in site design. Negative impacts of site lighting on adjacent areas should be reduced, particularly adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Transition/Adjacency !SATRANSITIONFROMTHETRUEURBANCHARACTEROFTHEEMERGING"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTTOTYPICALSUBURBANSTYLEDEVELOPMENT THE$#!SHOULDMERGETHEDEVELOPMENTPRINCIPLESOFWALKABILITYANDPLACEMAKINGFOUNDIN"3$WITHTHEDEVELOPMENTSTYLEOFSUBURBANOFlCEDISTRICTS4HE$#!WILLREQUIREATARGETEDSHIFTINFUTURELANDUSESTRATEGIESTOCOMPLEMENTARENEWEDAPPROACHTOSITEDESIGNANDREDEVELOPMENTWHILEBEINGMINDFULOFADJACENTNEIGHBORHOODS)NlLLANDREDEVELOPMENTWITHINTHE$#!SHOULDENSUREADVERSELYIMPACTSAREMITIGATEDFORADJACENTNEIGHBORHOODS PARTICULARLYALONGTHE&RANTZRoad corridor. Placemaking 4HE#ITYISCOMMITTEDTODEVELOPINGAWALKABLE pedestrian friendly environment that augments the PLACEMAKINGSTRATEGIESOFTHE$#!7HILESOMEplacemaking occurs due to community programing, such as a festival or a sculpture installation, or as the serendipity as a place evolves, the Plan recommends RETROlTTINGANDRE
ORGANIZINGEXISTINGDEVELOPMENTTOincrease opportunities for community to interaction. .EWDEVELOPMENTSHOULDINCLUDESPACESDESIGNEDTOfacilitate interaction and public gathering. These spaces should be inviting and rich in details that encourage COLLABORATIONANDSOCIALINTERACTION3PACESSHOULDBEADAPTIVE UNIQUE ACCESSIBLE ANDSAFEWITHOPPORTUNITYfor community activities. Open Space /PENSPACESHOULDBEUSEDANORGANIZATIONALANDFOCALELEMENTWITHUSABLEOPENSPACEINCLOSEPROXIMITYTOALLUSES/PENSPACESHOULDINCLUDEMULTI
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56 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansRings Road PropertyThe remaining vacant parcel located along the south side of Rings Road across from The Corners DEVELOPMENT4HESITESHOULDINCORPORATEOFlCETECHUSESTHATCOMPLEMENTTHEEXISTINGOFlCEANDmEXUSESADJACENTTOTHESITE(EIGHTSSHOULDRANGEFROMTOSTORIESPROVIDEDNATURALAREASAREPRESERVEDANDthe parking requirements are met. The site contains SIGNIlCANTWOODLANDSANDA3TREAM#ORRIDOR0ROTECTION:ONE WHICHWILLNEEDTOBEPRESERVEDWITHANYNEWdevelopment. Rings Road – Unincorporated Area4HEUNINCORPORATEDSITELOCATEDATTHECORNEROF&RANTZand Rings Roads is currently located in Washington 4OWNSHIPANDREQUIREANNEXATIONTOGAINACCESSTOCENTRALUTILITIESWATERANDSEWER TOACCOMMODATEANYNEWDEVELOPMENT)FTHESITEWERETOANNEXTO#ITYOF$UBLIN THEPLANSUPPORTSNEIGHBORHOOD
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FAMILYresidential uses and designed around connected and INTEGRATEDPUBLICOPENSPACE4HENEWDEVELOPMENTshould provide pedestrian connections to adjacent neighborhoods. Upper Metro 4HEREMAININGVACANTSITELOCATEDALONG5PPER-ETROPlace provide a development opportunity to link the "RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTAND-ETRO#ENTER$EVELOPMENTALONGTHE&RANTZ2OADFRONTAGEISENCOURAGEDTOPROVIDEAMIXOFUSESINCORPORATINGRESIDENTIAL OFlCE RETAILANDRESTAURANT4HEUSESWOULDDRAWONTHEVITALITYOFTHE"RIDGE3TREET$ISTRICTANDSUPPORTTHEREDEVELOPMENTOFTHE-ETRO#ENTER"UILDINGHEIGHTSSHOULDBEAMINIMUMOFSTORIESANDAMAXIMUMOFSTORIES ASPERMITTEDUNDERTHEZONINGDISTRICTCramer Creek - Llewellyn FarmsThe single lot located at the end of Cramer Creek #OURTISADJACENTTOEXISTINGRESIDENTIALUSESANDLOWERINTENSITYOFlCEDEVELOPMENT)THASLIMITEDACCESSANDVISIBILITY ANDISCONSTRAINEDBY3TREAM#ORRIDOR0ROTECTION:ONE ASWELLASSHALLOWLOTDEPTH4HEONLYAPPROPRIATEUSEFORTHISSITEISOFlCE WITHBUILDINGHEIGHTSNOTTOEXCEEDSTORIESWITHAmATROOFANDSTORIESWITHASLOPEDROOF!SPARTOFAPROPOSEDNEWdevelopment, this and other sites adjacent to residential uses should include additional buffering requirements to MINIMIZEPOTENTIALIMPACTSOFNEWDEVELOPMENTFrantz Road at Metro Place 4HEPROPERTIESLOCATEDALONG&RANTZ2OADACTASAGATEWAYTOTHE-ETRO#ENTERANDHAVESIGNIlCANTREDEVELOPMENTPOTENTIALTHATWOULDPROVIDEACATALYSTFORTHEIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE-ETRO#ENTERVISION4HEREDEVELOPMENTOFTHESESITESWOULDSETTHEPRECEDENTFORREALIZINGTHERECOMMENDATIONSOFTHEPLANBYSTIMULATINGDEVELOPMENTALONGTHE&RANTZ2OADCORRIDORand establishing an identity through the incorporation OFNEWAMENITIES HOUSING OPENSPACEFEATURES ANDarchitectural design. Key considerations for this site INCLUDEŶ2EDEVELOPMENTOF&RANTZ2OADFRONTAGE encouraging buildings closer to the corridor to activate the public realm. Ŷ-IXED
USEDEVELOPMENTTHATPROVIDESDIVERSEspaces for restaurants, retail, and services. Ŷ(OUSINGOPTIONSFORTHELOCALWORKFORCETHATAREthoughtfully designed and located. Ŷ1UALITY HIGHER
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STREETPARKINGLOTWITHSOLARcovered parking and other sustainable amenities on a portion of the parcel. The remaining parcel became PARTOFAPUBLIC
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Quantum HealthCosgray RunCramer RunExisting Open SpaceGeorge Geary Run4Existing Surface LotExisting Surface Lot858 Envision Dublin Community Plan | Special Area PlansAddress the Cosgray Run as a new greenway corridor, orient new development toward the greenspace, amenitize and activateCreate a connection between Metro Center and Blazer, reimagine the existing characterOrient new residential development toward streets and open spaces0RESERVEVIEWCORRIDORSTOEXISTINGOFlCEbuildings, align as terminal vistas where appropriateCreate new, formal open spacesIncorporate existing mature trees into open space and site design&OCUSMIXEDUSEANDGROUND
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