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City of Thornton
Eastlake Station Area Master Plan
City Council Update
May 2015
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Welcome and introductions
Agenda
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Project background and vision statement
STAMP land use alternatives
Open Lands conceptual plan
First Street and plaza
Other issues
Next steps
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Project background
Project Area
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Previous Study: Key Principles
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Previous Study: Key Principles
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Previous Study: Key Principles
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Project
Components
STAMP land use
alternatives
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
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Project
Components
STAMP land use
alternatives
Traffic analysis
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E. 126th Ave.
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E. 120th Ave.
E. 128th Ave.
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St.
E. 124th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
Project
Components
STAMP land use
alternatives
Traffic analysis
Open lands
concepts
(including re-
use of grain
elevator)
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Lafa
yett
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Og
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St.
Em
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St.
E. 126th Ave.
Washington Ctr. Pkwy.
Race S
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Lafa
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t.
E. 120th Ave.
E. 128th Ave.
Wa
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ing
ton
St.
E. 124th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
Project
Components
STAMP land use
alternatives
Traffic analysis
Open lands
concepts
(including re-use
of grain
elevator)
Eastlake First
Street and plaza
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Lafa
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St.
E. 126th Ave.
Washington Ctr. Pkwy.
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Lafa
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E. 120th Ave.
E. 128th Ave.
Wa
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St.
E. 124th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
Project Schedule
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ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME PROJECT PHASE
1st Quarter 2015 (complete) Planning Phase 1: Project Initiation and Orientation
1st Quarter 2015 (complete) Planning Phase 2: Data Collection/Analysis/Initial Outreach
2nd Quarter 2015 (underway) Planning Phase 3: Alternatives Generation and Evaluation
2nd Quarter 2015 Planning Phase 4: Preferred Alternatives Selection
3rd Quarter 2015 Planning Phase 5: Plan Production
3rd Quarter 2015 Planning Phase 6: Plan Adoption
May 14 – Community Meeting
May 16 – Display at Thorntonfest
Stakeholder/POSAC/TASHCO Interviews:
Key Issues
Retain Eastlake heritage
Station plaza as gateway
Parking (especially on First St.)
Grain Elevator re-use
Innovative programming of Open Lands
Many options for redevelopment
Better access/connections
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Advisory Committee: Key Issues
Improved road network
Traffic concerns
Mix of housing types and land uses
Focus on employment
Balance competing desires
Regional education center
Innovative re-use of grain elevator
and open lands
Eastlake as destination
Sense of place
Historic heritage
Bike friendly, walkable
Efficient transportation
Connect Eastlake to areas west of
station
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Eastlake Business Community: Key Issues
Enhance town character
Visual connections to station
Wayfinding/signage
Parking concerns
Upgraded streetscape
Multi-modal connections (including
sidewalks)
Concern about gentrification
Branding/marketing
Potential neighborhood association
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Proposed Station Vision Statement
Create a station area that respects and enhances the historic character
of Eastlake and the area’s heritage while maximizing connections to
the surrounding neighborhood; and that promotes and builds upon
appropriate pedestrian-scale commercial development and housing
near the station area and more diversified employment and
educational opportunities in the wider area.
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STAMP land use alternatives
Em
ers
on
St.
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E. 120th Ave.
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Washington Ctr. Pkwy.
Lafa
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E. 124th Ave.
Og
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St.
E. 128th Ave.
Washin
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E. 120th Ave.
E. 126th Ave.
Lafa
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Pkw
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Existing Roadway Network
Em
ers
on
St.
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E. 120th Ave.
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Washington Ctr. Pkwy.
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Eastlake Ave. E. 124th Ave.
Og
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St.
E. 128th Ave.
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E. 120th Ave.
Overlay: Future Roadway Network
E. 126th Ave.
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(Realigned)
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A. Northeast
D. Eastlake
B. Northwest
C. Southwest
E. 128th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
Wa
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STAMP Development/ Redevelopment Planning Areas
A/Northeast: Residential and/or Employment Focus
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
A/Northeast: Establish Street Grid
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
A1: Residential Focus Transit core: Moderate-to-high density
multifamily apartments, condos, and/or townhomes
Possible ground-floor commuter-serving retail closest to station
Transition zone: Moderate-to-high density
condos, townhomes, garden homes, or live/work space
Transi
tion z
one
Transi
t Core
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
A2: Residential/ Employment Focus Education Uses: School-related development Potential business-serving retail Transit core: Moderate-to-high density
multifamily apartments, condos, and/or townhomes
Possible ground-floor commuter-serving retail closest to station
Transition zone: Moderate-to-high density
condos, townhomes, garden homes, or live-work space
Education Uses
Transi
tion
zone
Transi
t
core
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
A3: Residential/ Employment Focus Transit core: Moderate-to-high density
multifamily apartments, condos, and/or townhomes
Possible ground-floor commuter-serving retail closest to station
Education Uses: School-related
development Potential business-serving
retail
Educati
on U
ses
Transi
t core
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
A4: North Study Area
Options: Institutional/
educational/athletic fields
Neighborhood-oriented office or retail fronting 128th
Additional moderate-density residential
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
B/Northwest: Employment Focus
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E. 128th Ave.
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B/Northwest: Employment Focus (Options: Establish street grid, or retain large parcels depending on development requirements)
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E. 128th Ave.
Washin
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B1: High-Tech Business Park (Light Industrial)
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E. 128th Ave.
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B2: Education Focus/College Extension/Vocational Job Training Campus
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E. 128th Ave.
Washin
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B3: Incubator/Live-Work Units Mixed with High-Tech Light Industrial
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E. 128th Ave.
Washin
gto
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C/Southwest: Employment and Institutional Focus
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E. 120th Ave.
Washin
gto
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C1: Extend High-Tech/Light Industrial Employment Uses
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E. 120th Ave.
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C2: Health Care Campus
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E. 120th Ave.
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C3: Institutional Uses (Senior Housing)
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E. 120th Ave.
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus Policy Options: Commercial focus on
First St. and Lake Ave. Retain and attract
additional small-scale entertainment-related businesses (restaurants, breweries)
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus Policy Options: Lake Ave. visual and
physical connection to station platform
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus Policy Options: Streetscape
improvements on First St.
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus Policy Options: Continue historic
street grid and architectural style south of 124th
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D/Eastlake: Community Focus Policy Options: Historic park/open
lands south of 124th
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A. Northeast
D. Eastlake
B. Northwest
C. Southwest
Overall: Possible Station Area Themes
Modern TOD development
while building on historic spirit
“Healthy community” with complete streets, trails, and bicycle facilities linking all districts
“High-tech/low-tech” combining history with high-tech businesses
“Eds and meds” combining educational facilities with health care facilities
Eastlake community as small-scale “entertainment district” to attract locals, visitors, commuters
E. 128th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
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Evaluation Criteria
Meeting the STAMP
area vision
Following the Project
Principles
Having appropriate
core and transitional
densities
Market feasibility
Creating identity for
the area
Public input
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Advisory Committee comments on design
concepts
A. Northeast
D. Eastlake
B. Northwest
C. Southwest
Advisory Committee Comments Overall: Work with Northglenn Upgrade 124th/Claude
intersection Ensure bike safety and access A. Northeast: • A1: Prefer moderate scale
development like Bradburn • A2: Good employment
destination, light industrial • A3: Residential/employment
good complementary development
• A4: Possible athletic fields? B. Northwest: • B1: High-tech best use, work
with business owners • B2: Education focus good if
supported by businesses C. Southwest: • Health care goo d use during
certain hours • Senior housing works if good
connectivity D. Eastlake: • Small-business friendly • Better signs, sidewalks
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E. 128th Ave.
E. 120th Ave.
E. 124th Ave.
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St.
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Open lands conceptual plan
Open Lands and Grain Elevator
Themes: Trains Passenger cars - the
“Doodlebug” Agriculture, the Grain
Elevator Eastlake history Retail and
entertainment
Trail Connections Three-rail Open Space Fence Signage Safety Lighting
Phase 1
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Trail Connections:
Three-rail Open
Space Fence:
Signage:
Safety Lighting:
Phase 1
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Sculptures Eastlake Heritage Trail Story Nodes Mural Caboose Restoration and Additional Donated Train Cars
Phase 2
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Historic Farm Implement Display
Sculptures:
Eastlake Heritage Trail Story Nodes:
Mural:
Caboose Restoration and Additional
Donated Train Cars:
Phase 2
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Re-use of buildings and associated parking, lighting, and signage
Phase 3
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Goals: Locally owned and operated businesses Mutually supportive businesses and attractions Businesses that support the chosen theme(s) or brand Attract a mix of people, diversity Uses that support commuters, residents, businesses, local history
Phase 3
The Grain Elevator
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The Grain Elevator Possible Uses (to mention only a few):
Coffee, snacks, sandwiches, baked goods – “The Doodlebug Deli”?
Artists co-op and art gallery – “Eastlake Artists Co-op and Gallery”
Children’s play area
Barbershop
Community meeting place
Splash fountain
Farmer’s Market (in the RTD parking lot)
Bicycle station (retail, maintenance, rentals)
Railroad relic display
Sculpture park
History museum
Lending library
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Ideas for Open Lands/Grain Elevator
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Ideas for Open Lands/Grain Elevator
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Ideas for Open Lands/Grain Elevator
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Ideas for Open Lands/Grain Elevator
Phase 3
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First Street and plaza
Parking
Plaza
Parking
First Street, Plaza, and Parking
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Grain Elevator
Be distinctive and special Enhance and complement the historic
character of Eastlake and the surrounding area Be physically integrated with the town of
Eastlake and the surrounding Eastlake Station improvements
Include unique features, possibly a grand staircase
Be designed to be used by people Have an entrance or welcoming feature Include way-finding signage Embrace low water usage landscaping Avoid future high maintenance costs Be multifunctional and serve as a visual focus,
community gathering place, and transit plaza for the Eastlake area
Design Goals for Plaza
Location of
Proposed Plaza
Lake Avenue
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Other issues
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Next steps