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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 17-14RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS Dayton Legal Blank. Inc Form No 30045 Resolution No. 17 -14 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING KEY PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE SCIOTO RIVER CORRIDOR AREA OF THE BRIDGE STREET DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH THE FINAL DESIGN OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Passed _ 20. WHEREAS, since 2010, the Dublin City Council has prioritized the implementation of the Bridge Street District plan through their annual goal setting to reinforce the City's competitiveness, create a vibrant and walkable environment with a dynamic mix of land uses and housing types, and enhance the City's long -term sustainability; and WHEREAS, in late 2012, Dublin City Council determined the Scioto River Corridor area of the Bridge Street District would be the initial focus area for advancement of the City's implementation of the Bridge Street District due to the proximity to Dublin's vibrant Historic District, opportunities to expand access to and engage the riverfront, the significant number of important capital projects and needs being planned for this area, and the potential for exciting new mixed -use development projects proposed by private development interests to establish an expanded civic core at the heart of the Bridge Street District; and WHEREAS, at a Joint Session of City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission on January 17, 2013, initial concepts for an urban design framework were presented as a product of the Scioto River Corridor planning efforts; and WHEREAS, the concepts for an urban design framework identified key public projects within the Scioto River Corridor, including the realignment of Riverside Drive, a new riverside park, a roundabout at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Bridge Street/State Route 161, and an iconic pedestrian bridge connecting the Historic District with the riverside park and new development opportunities on the east side of the Scioto River; and WHEREAS, in the spring of 2013, the City of Dublin proceeded with the preliminary engineering and more advanced planning for these catalytic public improvements; and WHEREAS, the urban design framework also identified a future vehicular bridge between the existing I -270 and Bridge Street bridges at the location of the new John Shields Parkway intersection with Riverside Drive; and WHEREAS, these key public improvements and urban design concepts were reaffirmed by the Dublin City Council and incorporated into the Bridge Street District area plan and Thoroughfare Plan within the updated Dublin Community Plan as adopted on July 1, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council approved the City's Five -Year Capital Improvements Program on September 9, 2013, which included funding for the key capital projects identified for the Scioto River Corridor, including the pedestrian bridge, the State Route 161 /Riverside Drive roundabout, the realignment of Riverside Drive, and the initial development of parkland along the Scioto River; and WHEREAS, the Scioto River Corridor planning and design efforts have indicated that the construction of a new north -south roadway connection from Tuller Ridge Drive to Dale Drive is necessary as a critical prerequisite to facilitate vehicular traffic flow during the construction of the State Route 161 /Riverside Drive roundabout; and WHEREAS, the products and outcomes of the preliminary engineering and urban design of the public improvements and private development concepts for the Scioto River Corridor were shared with the public at a Community Forum held on October 22, 2013 at the OCLC Conference Center; and RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS Dayton Legal Blank, Inc., Forth No. 30045 17 -14 Resolution No. Passed Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council desires to advance these capital projects to the preparation of final construction plans continue implementation efforts toward realizing the plans for District. 0 c and other related and drawings to the Bridge Street N01AI, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, of its elected members concurring, that: Section 1 . The Dublin City Council hereby affirms and approves the key Scioto River Corridor capital improvements, including: a. The location and general realignment of Riverside Drive as depicted in EXHIBIT A, generally located from Dale Drive to Tuller Road; b. The location and general alignment of the State Route 161 /Riverside Drive roundabout as the preferred alternative for addressing the design and capacity issues associated with this important intersection, as depicted in EXHIBIT A; c. The conceptual design and general location of landing points for an iconic pedestrian bridge, subject to additional refinement in planning and design studies, as depicted in EXHIBIT A; and d. The location of a future vehicular bridge over the Scioto River as part of future phases of John Shields Parkway, in lieu of an additional vehicular bridge crossing adjacent to the pedestrian bridge, as depicted in EXHIBIT A. Section 2 . The Dublin City Council further directs the City's Administration to: a. Proceed with the final design of the following Bridge Street District Scioto River Corridor public improvement projects included within the current 2014 -2018 Capital Improvements Program, with design completed by the end of 2014: i. State Route 161 /Riverside Drive roundabout; ii. Realigned Riverside Drive; and iii. Grading and utilities plans for the proposed new park area along the east side of the Scioto River. b. Continue to evaluate and refine final design, costs, and landing options for the Scioto River pedestrian bridge, and develop alternatives for consideration as soon as possible. c. Prepare options for streetscape and furnishing standards for roadways within the Bridge Street District and finalize the authorized project designs by the end of 2014. d. Proceed with design of the Tuller Ridge /Dale Drive connector, as depicted in EXHIBIT A, including preparing the final construction plans, right -of -way acquisition documents, and advance all other related actions necessary to initiate the construction of this key roadway connection in 2014, and prepare for Council the appropriate amendments to the 2014 -2018 Capital Improvement Program to include this project. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage in accordance with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter. Passed this day of ' &O— rCl , 2014. f ' yor — Presiding Cifficer ATTEST: Clerk of Council I cityof Dublin Office of the City Manager 5200 Emerald Parkway - Dublin, OH 43017 -1090 Phone: 614 - 410 -4400 - Fax: 614 - 410 -4490 To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager NAPA, Date: March 6, 2014 Initiated By: Terry D. Foegler, Director of Strategic Initiatives /Special Projects Memo Re: Resolution 17 -14 Affirming Key Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects in the Scioto River Corridor Area of the Bridge Street District and Directing the Administration to Proceed with the Final Design of Various Public Improvements / Bridge Street District Follow Up Items Background At the February 28 Goal Setting Retreat, Council discussed a number of items related to planned public projects and emerging private development opportunities in the Bridge Street District. Council members expressed interest in scheduling one or more work sessions to review additional information, discuss remaining policy questions and provide further direction to staff as implementation efforts proceed. This memo outlines the major topics for consideration as follow up discussion items and provides recommendations on prioritization and timing for addressing these topics. Design Expectations Council expressed a desire to develop tools and /or processes to help better communicate and align Bridge Street District planning and design expectations among key participants in the development process (project developers /designers, staff, Planning and Zoning Commission and Council). Staff recommends that Council hold a work session to establish shared expectations for project design and architecture in key locations within the Bridge Street District. To provide clear and timely direction for applicants currently moving through the development review process and for others interested in pursuing near term development opportunities, staff recommends a work session be held as soon as is convenient for Council. Staff will be prepared to offer potential meeting dates for Council's consideration at the March 10"' Council meeting. Project Review for Development Agreements Due to the amount of public street infrastructure necessary to create the grid system in the Bridge Street District, most of the key private development projects will require partnerships with the City in order to move forward. City Council will thus have substantial discretion to provide significant oversight regarding which projects achieve the City's goals and vision for the BSD and therefore should be advanced through City partnership. For this reason, it is appropriate to ensure early Council understanding and general support of proposals that will involve development agreements with the City, prior to extensive planning and design investment by prospective applicants. Opportunities for such Council input and reaction are not currently provided within existing development review procedures for the BSD. To facilitate an efficient and predictable review Memo re. Bridge Street District Work Sessions March 6, 2014 Page 2 of 2 process, staff will prepare options to better incorporate Council into the early stages of the process, and will present these for Council's consideration at an upcoming meeting. As noted above, because there are currently development applications moving through the established review process, staff recommends that City Council schedule a work session in the coming weeks, in lieu of a more formal Council review process that will be proposed. Public Projects At its Retreat, Council discussed the scope and timing of major public infrastructure improvements, primarily located in the Scioto River Corridor planning area, as well as other portions of the street network that will be constructed with individual private development projects. As part of that discussion, Council directed staff to prepare a resolution affirming key public infrastructure improvements and directing the Administration to proceed with final design of those projects. Resolution 17 -14 is attached to this memo for Council consideration. In addition, staff will provide information at future meetings on the progress of other facets of planned public improvements planning efforts, including: • An overview of the Bridge Street District Transportation Phasing Plan (nearing completion) • Illustrative simulation showing how the Riverside /SR 161 roundabout will function • Creation of streetscape character and furnishings standards for new streets in the BSD (this is necessary to complete the final design of the new public streets) • Additional refinement of the pedestrian bridge design and potential construction methods • Maintenance of traffic plans related to the realignment of Riverside Drive and construction of Riverside /SR 161 roundabout • Remaining land acquisitions need to construct new roadways Staff recommends presenting this information as it becomes available as an agenda item at regular Council meetings. If Council prefers, separate work sessions can subsequently be scheduled to focus on one or more of these items in greater depth. Recommendation Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 17 -14 at the March 10"' Council meeting. Staff also recommends Council schedule its first work session within the next month to provide timely direction of architectural and design expectations for pending development proposals. Staff will follow up with additional information regarding the other items noted in this memo, and will schedule additional work sessions as directed. �;H _ i H f L9L m to I 1 1 -- 1 \ 1 — 35 1 � 1 I i jallnl — — — z� 00 II m I � O ¢ � I - TE i i OLZ a I .�r?`�1dPle�a 3