McCrimmon Parkway Extension Development Guide Finding right mix of conservation and development between Airport Boulevard and Aviation Parkway along pathway of future McCrimmon Parkway extension.

Project Background

One of the largest remaining undeveloped areas in Morrisville lies along the path of the future McCrimmon Parkway Extension between Airport Boulevard and Aviation Parkway.

This area has considerable development potential as a result of its proximity to I-40, NC 540 and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. At the same time, it also includes a number of sensitive natural features. In this project, interested members of the public and other community stakeholders will work with Town of Morrisville staff and a professional facilitator to build agreement on an appropriate mix of conservation and development for this area. The Development Guide prepared through this process will serve as policy guidance for this area in the preparation of the Unified Development Ordinance.

PROJECT MEETING SCHEDULE

(all meetings start at 6:30 PM at Morrisville Historic Christian Church, 222 Church Street) Meeting Question Addressed Objective

#1 – Learning & Listening (Feb. 16th)

What do we need to know about the area & what are the major issues for the area as it develops?

Common foundation of knowledge; list of major issues/data needs

#2 – Discussing & Recording (April 26th)

What are people’s concerns about these issues and how do people view the issues?

discussion of interests; relative importance and areas of substantial agreement/significant disagreement

#3 - Guiding (May 17th)

What guidance should we give to consultants as they develop standards for future growth?

Specific guidance on design and development standards

#4 - Guiding (June 21st)

What guidance should we give to the consultants as they develop standards for future growth?

Specific guidance on design and development standards

#5 - Reviewing What comments are there on the draft report? Final Report (or revised draft)

For more information, visit: www.townofmorrisville.org/twoplansandacode, or call 463-6926.

Town of Morrisville

Introduction to the McCrimmon Parkway Extension

Development Guide Project

Morrisville Planning Department February 16, 2012

McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan

McCrimmon Parkway Extension

Unified Development Ordinance

Two Plans and a Code

Finding right mix of conservation and development

Designing for appropriate transit-oriented development

Preparing updated development standards

PROJECT 2012 2013

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May/ Jun.

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Nov./ Dec.

McCrimmon Extension Development Guide

McCrimmon Transit Small Area Plan

Unified Development Ordinance

Two Plans and a Code

• Opportunity to shape development standards included in UDO for this area

McCrimmon Pkwy. Ext. Project

Two Plans and a Code

McCrimmon Parkway Extension Area

McCrimmon Pkwy. Ext. Project

Two Plans and a Code McCrimmon Pkwy. Ext. Project

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Land Use Plan

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Land Use Plan

• Create integrated design with development and open space

• Predominent uses should be Regional Office and Light Industrial activities

• Include small-scale Retail if oriented to surrounding employment, not regional market

• New residential and institutional uses not allowed because of Airport Overlay District

• Preserve large contiguous area for open space and recreation, ideally for public use

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Land Use Plan

• Establish harmonious design character

• Integrate commercial uses with complementary uses to form compact, walkable, mixed use employment centers

• Encourage architectural guidelines for all new development

• Place particular emphasis on architectural quality and site design of buildings along thoroughfares and in high visibility locations

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Land Use Plan

• Feature well-configured squares and greens and traditional network of landscaped streets

• Include within framework of open spaces and recreational areas that unite whole community and provide amenity for area workers

• Orient development away from sensitive natural resources, such as floodplains and ponds, to minimize environmental impacts of new development

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Transportation Plan

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Transportation Plan

McCrimmon Parkway Extension: 4 Lane Boulevard

Potential for future 6 Lane Boulevard

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Transportation Plan

Morrisville East Connector: 2 Lane Roadway

International Drive Extension: 4 Lane Roadway

Two Plans and a Code Guidance in Adopted Transportation Plan

McCrimmon Parkway, Grade Separation and Extension

Status, projects, improvements

Planning Documents

• Statewide Transportation Improvements Program (STIP)

• Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

McCrim to Airport: 2025 Airport to Aviation: 2025 NC 54 to LS Drive: 2035 LS Drive to NC 55: 2035

• NC 54 Corridor Study • Wake County Transit Plan

What we have heard

Question & Answer

McCrimmon Pkwy. Extension Project

Meeting #2: Thurs., April 26th, 6:30 PM

Meeting #3: Thurs., May 17th, 6:30 PM

Meeting #4: Thurs., June 21st, 6:30 PM

Project Schedule

McCrimmon Pkwy. Extension Project

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