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TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE
1. Specific Plan Introduction
2. Plan Area Profile Findings
3. Small Group Activity/Report Back
4. Next Steps
5. Public Comment
Funded through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Station Area Planning Program
• Grant Program focuses on encouraging development patterns that are more supportive of transit
Additional funding provided by the City of Walnut Creek
PROJECT FUNDING
WEST DOWNTOWNPLAN AREA
Regional Location
Plan Area
PROJECT TEAM
CITY OF WALNUT CREEKAndrew Smith, Senior Planner
THE PLANNING CENTER | DC&EWoodie Tescher, Principal-in-Charge
Bruce Brubaker, Project Manager
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bob Simmons
Gary Skrel
Cindy Darling
Michael Fotheringham
Luke Lucas
Jocelyn Jackson
Eileen D. Greene
Liz Hirschhorn
Marjorie McWee
Rev. Sylvia Vasquez
Charlie Abrams
Joseph Gorny
Glen Ceridono
Community-driven plan for a specified area
Greater level of detail than the General Plan
Content:
Vision and concepts
Standards and guidelines for new development and public improvements
Affordable Housing Strategy
Transportation and Infrastructure Recommendations
Implementation and Financing Plan
WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PLAN?
THE SPECIFIC PLAN PROCESSProject Milestones Community Workshops
Public Meetings 5 Workshops 6 CAC Meetings 6+ Public Hearings
Outreach Flyers and Postcards Website Posters Mailing List
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED
Identify opportunities and constraints to inform next steps in planning process
Measure current services and infrastructure
Document baseline conditions for State-required environmental review
www.walnut-creek.org/westdowntown
PLAN AREA PROFILE
PLAN AREA PROFILE TOPICS
Regulatory Framework
Land Use
Urban Design
Air Quality
Biology
Geology and Soils
Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Noise
Public Services and Recreation
Utility Infrastructure
Transportation
Cultural Resources
Economics
Primary Regulatory and Policy Documents
General Plan 2025
2009-2014 Housing Element
Zoning Ordinance Densities/Intensities Parking Development Standards (Height, Setbacks,
etc.)
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
LAND USEExisting Land Uses
STUDY TOPICS
PUBLIC SERVICES &
RECREATION
Over 400 acres of parks and special-use areas in the City
No parks within Plan Area
Ratio of 6.4 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents exceeds the minimum standard of 5 acres per 1,000 residents in General Plan 2025
Automobile Circulation
All intersections within Plan Area operate at “acceptable” level
Olympic Boulevard/I-680 Northbound Ramps intersection operates at LOS D during AM peak commute period and LOS F during PM peak commute period (outside Plan Area)
TRANSPORTATION
Sidewalks system in place, but has some gaps
Higher pedestrian volumes along North California Boulevard, lower along Mount Diablo Boulevard
Delays crossing North California Boulevard at Trinity Avenue
Pedestrian Circulation
TRANSPORTATION
Few bicycle facilities in Plan Area
Bike lanes along North California Boulevard and Oakland Boulevard provide north-south access to the BART Station
Connectivity limited mainly by Mount Diablo Boulevard
Highest bicycle volumes along California Boulevard
Bicycle Circulation
TRANSPORTATION
Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit: Walnut Creek Station
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA)
Most heavily used bus stop is at the Walnut Creek BART Station, with stops along North California Boulevard also experiencing higher boardings and alightings
TRANSPORTATION
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Constructed in 1889
Only officially designated historic structure in Plan Area
Almond Court Addition
Dates back to 1913
Maintains original street structure and development pattern
CULTURAL RESOURCESPotential Historic Resources
ECONOMICS
Demographic Trends
Economic Trends
Real Estate Market Trends
Real Estate Market Demand
ECONOMICS
DEMOGRAPHIC and HOUSEHOLD TRENDS
51% of area residents were between 21 and 44 years old, 27% in Walnut Creek.
Average household size is 1.77 in area, 2.08 in Walnut Creek
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Non‐Family Households Renter‐Occupied Households Multi‐family Units
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Bay Area
ECONOMICS
REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS
Walnut Creek’s office market healthiest among I-680 locations
Downtown Walnut Creek is one of the most important regional-serving retail nodes in the Bay Area
Strong demand for residential uses
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
NEXT STEP
Community Workshop #2 (October-November 2012)Alternatives Development
PUBLIC COMMENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.walnut-creek.org/westdowntown
Andrew Smith Senior Planner
City of Walnut [email protected]
925-943-5899 x2213