EASTLAKE Streetscape Conceptual Plan

EASTLAKEStreetscape Conceptual PlanCommunity Meeting #1Monday, September 20

Eastlake Streetscape Concept Plan | Community Open House #1

TODAY’S AGENDA

1. Welcome & Meeting Overview2. Project Overview & Schedule3. Summary of What We Heard4. Existing Conditions5. Challenges and Opportunities6. Questions and Discussion7. Next steps

Eastlake Streetscapes Concept Plan | Community Open House #1

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONSProject TeamCity of Thornton

Livable Cities Studio

Glenda Lainis, Kent Moorman, Transportation

Matt Shawaker Todd Wenskoski Meredith Wenskoski


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FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES

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Use CHAT to provide comments and ask questions during the presentation● Everyone will be able to see Q&A entries

and responses

● The Project Team may read back some responses and will collect the rest to inform the design vision.

FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES


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presentation to improve the speed of your connection.

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● Responses to all Questions and CHAT will be recorded and uploaded to project website

Feedback OpportunitiesFEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES


PROJECT OVERVIEW● Develop streetscape plans for Lake

Avenue, east side of First Street, and York Avenue from 124th Avenue to Birch Street

● Conceptual level plans and costs will be prepared for future implementation projects

● Project components include:○ Conceptual cross-sections with

ADA compliant sidewalk, lane, and parking configurations

○ Landscaping and identification of opportunities for placemaking and public art

○ Implementation tools and strategies


PROJECT TIMELINE

We are

here!

Community Open House #2

Participants will review Conceptual Streetscape Alternatives and provide evaluation and recommendations for a preferred alternative.


Participants will review the proposed Streetscape Concept Design, and phasing prioritization, and provide comments to be incorporate in the Final Report.


Review feedback from initial stakeholder outreach and existing conditions analysis to identify opportunities and challenges for the Streetscape Concept Design.

Existing Conditions

Analysis

SUMMER 2021

Conceptual Streetscape Alternatives

& Preferred Alternative

FALL 2021

Development of Conceptual

Streetscape Plans

WINTER-SPRING2022

Prioritization for

Implementation and Phasing

SPRING 2022

Final Report

SPRING 2022

FIRST STEPS


Initial Stakeholder Walk

● Wednesday, August 4th

● Attended by 31 residents, business, and property owners within ‘Old Town’ Eastlake

● Feedback methods included:○ 17 completed surveys (families and

children attended & not all filled out surveys)

○ Informal feedback and discussion during neighborhood walk

STAKEHOLDER WALKS & SURVEY


SUMMARY OF SURVEY FEEDBACKWho responded to the survey?

Eastlake Resident

Eastlake Business

Owner

Resident and Business

Owner

The Survey is still open!The survey will be available through September 27 and is open to all community members.

You can access the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/

We will present the responses at our next Community Open House

http://www.surveymonkey.com/


SUMMARY OF SURVEY FEEDBACKWhat are you most concerned about related to the streets and sidewalks in Eastlake?

Increased Number of

Cars

Increased Speed of

Cars

Lack of Sidewalks

Lack of Bike Facilities

Parking Availability

● Prevent commercial parking on Second St.

● Adding unnecessary parking● Increased pedestrian traffic● Comfort and safety along York and

major avenues of approach● Noise and homeless● Leave it alone● Easement/drain: the easement upto

the intake drain has terrible landscaping and upkeep and is an eyesore (3)

● Appropriate landscaping; sound and light barriers from trains

● Trains still using horns at all hours of the day and night, on many days each month - why?

55% responded Other and added a comment:

All responses from business owners


SUMMARY OF SURVEY FEEDBACKWhat aspects of the streets and sidewalks in Eastlake are most important to you?

Pedestrian Safety & Comfort

Bicycle Safety & Comfort

Adequate Parking

Business Access

ADA Accessibility

● No sidewalks on Second Street!● Continue leaving Second and Third

streets the same● York Street pedestrian crossing needs

to be more robust● Comfort and safety along York and

major avenues of approach● Old Town feel● Appropriate landscaping for the area

and age of town● Easement



SUMMARY OF SURVEY FEEDBACKWhat are your hopes for the future and character of the streets and sidewalks in Eastlake?

The streets are unique and

express what I love about Eastlake

It’s more comfortable to

walk around the neighborhood

RTD users know where

to park

The streets are greener

and have places to sit

My customers can access my

business

● Leave Eastlake Alone● Maintain Eastlake’s uniqueness● The the historical aspects, and

character are preserved, by mitigating traffic and RTD parking in front of residential homes

● Clean it up



WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT EASTLAKE?

Old type town

It retains a feel that is largely missing these days

Unique character/history of neighborhood

Walkable/bikeable to both transit and recreation (lake). Potential for a destination/downtown

Quaint old town feel and look

It’s a quaint neighborhood tucked away in a growing suburban area. I enjoy the history of Eastlake itself, and would like the quiet, small town character to be preserved.

The country feel and quietness of the neighborhood

Small town feel, know all your neighbors

History and character

Access to light rail and trail system

It was a nice peaceful town, quiet and people respected each other.

It's quiet and the community is very close. Everyone wants to keep the small town feel.

Quiet, small town, unique, walkable

The neighborhood and the single family homes-no complex apartment buildings and no Starbucks!

Eastlake is special, and its history and character need to be retained


The Eastlake Streetscape Conceptual Plan will create a vision for streetscapes that include complete street concepts that

protect the unique character and livability of Eastlake, enrich it as a destination place, provide safe, comfortable pedestrian and bike connections, and guide future private

and public sector investment.

Existing ConditionsEXISTING CONDITIONS


CONTEXT

There are multiple destinations in Eastlake at are popular for people in the neighborhood, as well as surrounding neighborhoods

Post Office & Other Businesses

Lake Ave. businesses

Eastlake Historic Park

RTD Station

First St. businesses

Legend

Destinations

Parks & Open Space

Park


CONNECTIONS

Existing bike lanes and trails connect to the edges of Eastlake. Extending these into the neighborhood will encourage bike and pedestrian activity, and reduce vehicle impacts on Eastlake residents

Trail Connection

Trail Connection

Trail to Eastlake Shores Park

Legend

Existing Bike Lane

Existing Trails

Destinations

Parks & Open Space


CONNECTIONSImprove pedestrian crossing

Improve pedestrian crossing

Improve pedestrian crossing

Expand safe & comfortable bike and pedestrian connections

Improve Intersections for pedestrian and bike crossing, and wayfinding● York St. & Lake Ave.● First St. & 124th Ave.● York St. & 124th Ave.

Discourage non-residential driving on Second Street

Discourage non-residential access to Second St.

Legend

Existing Bike Lane

Existing Trails

Destinations

Parks & Open Space


ROLE OF THE STREETS

DRAFT

First Street: The Front Door● Business access and function● Comfortable pedestrian and bike

connections to Lake Ave., trails, N-line station.

● Identity & gateway to Eastlake

Lake Avenue: Eastlake’s Main Street

● Business access and function● Comfortable pedestrian and bike

experience

York Street: Neighborhood Link

● Comfortable pedestrian and bike connections● Identity & gateway to Eastlake


People drive too fast!Curbless edge provides flexibility for parking & loading

Capacity for pedestrian and bike uses on the west side

45’ Roadway

FIRST STREET

No dedicated pedestrian space

Water drains towards properties


Parking & Loading Parking & Loading28 spaces / 3 driveways 9 15 spaces / 8 driveways

6 915

34 28

49 spaces

FIRST STREET

Public Parking43 spaces

Public Parking


Use space on west side to create flexibility for east

Accommodating existing parking and new pedestrian space

City standard width

27’’

Possibly narrow the roadway 10 feet to accommodate other elements

Narrow travel lanes

Drainage & Grading

PlazaSpace

Planters + Trees

Sidewalk Drive Lane Drive Lane UnallocatedROW

Varies

37’ Roadway

FIRST STREET OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

*City standard width includes parking on one side of street


Ensure parking is used for Eastlake businesses only

Possibly narrow the roadway 11 feet to accommodate other elements

Narrow travel lanes

City standard width*

34’

Non-RTDParking

Planters + Trees

Sidewalk Drive Lane Drive Lane + Gutter

UnallocatedROW

Building Setback Varies

Varies

45’ Roadway

Parking+ Gutter

FIRST STREET OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

Accommodating existing parking and new pedestrian space

Drainage & Grading

*City standard width includes parking on both sides of street


WAYFINDING OPPORTUNITY

Create sense of arrival with identity and signage - improve use of First Street



Tell the story of Eastlake Neighborhood with an interpretive signage program

Use signage and pageantry along First Street to create sense of place & identify Eastlake

Use signage to manage parking

Add wayfinding for RTD parking


Consistent sidewalks

35 on-street parking spaces

40’ Roadway

LAKE AVENUE

Ice builds up on south side

Trees have poor growing conditions and are dying


Need picture

LAKE AVENUE

Lake Ave.

York

St.

Firs

t St.


LAKE AVENUE OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

Grading issues limit use of amenity zone

Increase amenity zone & planting space

Can narrow the roadway 6 feet - limited ability to add other elements

Limited space to balance multiple desires

City standard width

34’

TreeSidewalk Drive Lanes Parking Sidewalk

40’ Roadway

Parking Tree

Ice build-up on sidewalk



Improve wayfinding directing visitors to First, helping keep vehicles off of Second Street

Create a sense of place with identity markers along Lake Ave leading visitors down to First Street


Poor pedestrian experienceWide roadway encourages speeding

YORK STREET

48’ Roadway

No Sidewalk on the west side

Drainage issues

Speed DataSpeed Limit: 25 mph● 26% drive 5 mph

over speed limit● 50% drive 6+ mph

over speed limit● Multiple drivers over

40-50 mph


YORK STREET OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES

Narrow travel lanesAdd sidewalk on west Add amenities & bike facility

City standard width

Drainage and steep slopes

22-37’

Possibly narrow the roadway 11-26 feet to accommodate other elements

48’ Roadway

Parking Parking AdjacentPlanting

SidewalkDrive LaneDrive Lane

*City standard width is 22’ without parking, and 37’ with parking



Create a sense of place and arrival at primary entry points to Eastlake with identity and wayfinding signage

Create a sense of place and arrival at primary entry points to Eastlake with identity and wayfinding signage


SUMMARYFirst Street: The Front Door● Narrow street to slow traffic● Take advantage of capacity on West side to

create flexibility for east side● Need to address grading and drainage on east

side● Need to add pedestrian path on east side

Lake Avenue: Eastlake’s Main Street● Expand amenity areas to create space for

seating and better environment for trees● Limited space to balance multiple desires

(parking & ped/bike mobility)● Need to address grading challenges to make

amenity zone useable

York Street: Neighborhood Link● Narrow street to slow traffic● Limit parking to south end● Add bike & pedestrian spaces on both sides of

street● Need to address grading challenges on west side

DRAFT


Questions & Discussion

QUESTIONS &

DISCUSSION


NEXT STEPS

1. Continue Analysis2. Develop Streetscapes

Alternatives3. Community Meeting #2 (Fall)4. Community Survey (Fall)

THANK YOU!

Documents

EASTLAKE Streetscape Conceptual Plan