Presented by: DPZ Partners

& CDM Smith CLUE Group

Gianni Longo, Inc Robert Orr & Associates

Massengale & Co.

COMMUNITY VOICES WORKSHOP October 1, 2015

Tonight’s Agenda

1.Team Introductions

2. What this project is about

3. What we have heard so far

4. Your input: small group activity

5. Table reporting and comments

Community Voices Purpose

• we are here to listen to you • your experience is critical• the format is structured to collect

ideas from all• each small group has a facilitator

Community Choices on October 29

A PLA N FOR DOW NTOW N BETH EL

So, what’s next?

Community Choices October 29, 2015

Presentation & Discussion: 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Meeting Location: General Purpose Room, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel.

Community Choices is the second public meeting of BETHEL FORWARD. You will review findings from the first meeting and evaluate how they measure up against current land use and economic conditions. Working in small groups, you will refine and prioritize a shared vision of downtown Bethel that will become the foundation

of the BETHEL FORWARD plan.

For more information visit: www.bethel-ct.gov

Our team

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ORGANIZATION CHART

For the Bethel Center TOD Plan, as the lead firm , DPZ Partners will take the lead in all urban design and planning components, as well as manage and coordinate the entire effort.

Our subconsultants include:

1. Robert Orr & Associates (ROA), local planning consultant. 2. Gianni Longo Associates (GLA) for community outreach.3. CDM Smith, for transportation, infrastructure and environmental analysis.4. The CLUE Group, for economic development.5. Massengale & Co, urban planning advisor on street design.

We are excited about this lean, yet very appropriate team for the Bethel TOD project.

Transportation, Sewe r, & Environmental Analysis Economic/Market Analysis Engaging Stakeholders

DPZ Partners LLC - Master Planning

Marina Khoury, PartnerXavier Iglesias, Director

Michael Weich, Project Manager

CLUE GroupKennedy Smith

CDM SmithJoe Balskus

Gianni Longo AssociatesGianni Longo

Igor Jozsa

Special Advisors

Client: CITY OF BETHEL, CT

Community

Robert Orr Associates - Local Pla nningRobert Orr

Massengale & Co - Street DesignJohn Massengale

Project Lead

Town  of  Bethel,  CT

Stakeholder Committee

DPZ

1. Master  planning  /  place-­‐making  2. Coordination  of  all  disciplines  3. Lead  the  charrette  4. Design  Regulations  

CDM Smith

1. Existing  conditions  assessment  2. Transportation  planning  3. Sanitary  sewer  demand  4. Environmental  analysis  

Community Land Use + Economics Group, LLC

Kennedy  Smith

1. Retail  market  analysis  2. Business  development  strategy  3. Tools  &  Incentives  

GLA

1. Public  outreach  strategies  2. Stakeholder  Interviews  3. Community  Workshops  4. Charrette    

ROA

1. Local  architectural  character  2. Lean  urbanism  

Massengale & Co

1. Street  design,  incl.  trees  &  bikes  2. Place-­‐making  potential    

your thoughts about the community

Your town’s aspirationsA community of generations that welcomes residents of all ages.

Residential haven Clustering for better access to open space & trails

Preserve environmental

resourcesA blossoming community

Walkable design = highest priority

Charming commercial village center

Avoid sprawl, build where infrastructure exists

Transportation Options

Enhance unique sense of place

Mix of uses in close proximity

Encourage Community spiritReduce parking requirements

Assign appropriate densitiesIncrease mixed-income housing Sustainable

design practices

Town & Site Constraints & Opportunities

TOD Study Area & BoundariesBethel TOD Master Plan, Bethel CT

A VISION AND PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN BETHEL

HONOR OUR PAST, SHAPE OUR FUTURE

250’

Scale: 1” = 250’

750’

NLegend

TOD Study AreaOriginal TOD Study AreaMetro North Railroad

Caraluzzi’s Market

Old Train Station

LibraryDolan Plaza

The “Hubb” New Train Station

Bethel Cinema Municipal Center

DPZPA R T N E R S

Greenwood Avenue

Greenw

ood Avenue

Greenwood Avenue

School Street

Elizabeth Street

South Street

South Street

Taylor Avenue

Main Street

Golden H

ill Street

Durant AvenueSimeon Road

Library PlaceD

epot Place

Front St

PT Barnum Sq

Chestnut Street

Chestnut St

Prospect Street

Greenwood Avenue

Nas

hville

Rd

Wooster Street

Wooster Street

Hickok Avenue

Milwaukee Avenue

Farm CourtKingsw

ood Drive

Map

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venu

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indy

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Avenue

Keeler Street

Caw

ley Avenue

Juniper Road

Alm

ar D

rive

Grand Street

High Street

Farnam H

ill

Elgin Avenue

Whitney Road

Fleetwood Avenue

Fleetwood Park

Bonnette Drive

Pleasant Street

Lindberg Street

Sycamore Court

Glenw

ood Drive

Blackman Avenue

Rese

rvoir S

treet

Beach Stre

et

Highview Ter

Grassy Plain Terrace

Drummers Lane

Willow StPaul St

Grassy Plain Street

Grassy Plain Street

Rector Street

Grassy Plain Street

Summitview

Bainbridge Boulevard

Southwoods

Tucker Street

Sampson Ter

Paulding Ter

Penny Ln

Benson Road

Mansfield Street

Diamond Avenue

Division St

Wooster Street

Passage Road

Chelsea Road Su

mmit Roa

d

Apollo Road

Hun

ting

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e La

ne

Nature View

Trail

Huntington Court

Eagle Rock Hill

Deer Run

Chipmunk Ter

Idlewild

130/260-ac TOD area

Visioning Charrette

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DPZ Partners

10/1/1510:22 AM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

November 16, 2015 November 17, 2015 November 18, 2015 November 19, 2015 November 20, 2015

Team 8:00 amDPZ

Marina Khoury 9:00 amMike Weich

Greg Littell 10:00 amXavier Iglesias

Mike Huston 11:00 amDaniel Morales

Vlad Prosol (consultant) Noon

RLA 1:00 pmRobert Orr

GLA 2:00 pmGianni Longo

Massengale & Co. 3:00 pmJohn Massengale

CDM Smith 4:00 pmJoe Balskus

Clue Group 5:00 pmKennedy Smith

6:00 pmClient: Town of Bethel

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

Breakfast

Stakeholder/City Staff & Officials Meeting

Final Charrette Presentation

Lunch in

Design / Production

DPZ Team Briefing

Client Team Meeting #2: Next Steps / Path Forward

Design

Meeting #6

Design

Dinner out

Set-Up Studio

Meeting #1

Meeting #2

Client Team Meeting # 1: Project Briefing

Site Tour & Surrounding Area

Design Session

Lunch Out

Meeting #5

Meeting #3

Charrette Team

Breakfast BreakfastBreakfast

DPZ Team BriefingDPZ Team Briefing DPZ Team BriefingTeam Travel

Meeting #4

Break-down Studio

Client / DPZ Progress Review

Public Informal Open House

Lunch in Lunch in

Dinner out

DPZ Team departs

Dinner in

Design / ProductionDinner out

Design / Production

Charrette

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Charrette Work Cycles

alternative concepts

public meeting review

open house review

public meetingconfirmation

public meeting vision

plandevelopment

preferred plan

Charrettes Produce Feasible Detailed Solutions

what did we hear, so far

Interviews September 16 and 17

1. Downtown business owners (two groups) 2. TOD property owners 3. Downtown property owners 4. Realtors 5. Local builders and architects     6. Town employees 7. Community groups 8. Downtown residents and Bethel neighborhood

associations

What We Heard, So Far

• Downtown is Bethel’s greatest asset… • Downtown is in decline… • Parking is an issue… • There is general support for redevelopment in the TOD

study area… • The TOD plan must not dilute the viability of downtown…

What We Heard, So Far

• Demand for downtown housing is strong… • There are regulatory barriers that the TOD plan should

address… ✤ Sewer capacity is perceived as an insurmountable

obstacle… ✤ Affordability bonuses are a source of concern… ✤ Permitting is lengthy and unpredictable…

What We Heard, So Far

• Connecting both sides of the railroad tracks is critical… • Better circulation should tie together various parts of

downtown… • Wetlands are a green resource… • Development will not require expanding schools… • How tall is tall? There is support for human-scale

development.

preliminary guiding principles

preserve and enhance the character of downtown Bethel

create a welcoming and vibrant place within a high-quality public realm

retain existing businesses and encourage economic opportunities

expand transportation choices and connect downtown with

a safe street network for everyone

attract residents to downtown with a range of housing choices

Image courtesy: Opticos Design

improve regulations to facilitate private investment and ensure

predictable outcomes

West Haven TOD Code | West Haven, CT | 21

TOD ZonE RegulationsTABlE 35.1: TOD FORM STANDARDS

© 2014 RO&A / DpZ & Co

Table 35.1.6: live-Work

LOT OCCUPATIONLot Width (min.) 16 ft.Lot Depth (min.) 80 ft.Lot Area (min.) / (max.) 1,280 s.f.Lot Coverage (max.) 65%Open Space (min.) 20%Frontage Build-out (min.) 75%

SETBACKS

Principal BuildingFront Setback (min.) 2 ft.Side Setback (corner) (min.) 2 ft.Side Setback (interior) (min.) 0 ft.Rear Setback (min.) 2 ft.

Accessory Building / Garage Rear Setback (min.) N/ASide Setback (min.) N/A

BUILDING HEIGHTPrincipal Bldg (max.) 3Arcade (max.) N/AAccessory (max.) N/A

PARKING

Spaces (See Article 5: Section 60 - Parking & Access)

NOTES

1. Accessory Buildings shall not exceed a 484 sq.ft. maximum footprint.

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introduction to small group activities

What We Call Downtown

TOD Study Area & BoundariesBethel TOD Master Plan, Bethel CT

A VISION AND PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN BETHEL

HONOR OUR PAST, SHAPE OUR FUTURE

250’

Scale: 1” = 250’

750’

NLegend

TOD Study AreaOriginal TOD Study AreaMetro North Railroad

Caraluzzi’s Market

Old Train Station

LibraryDolan Plaza

The “Hubb” New Train Station

Bethel Cinema Municipal Center

DPZPA R T N E R S

Greenwood Avenue

Greenwood Avenue

Greenwood Avenue

School Street

Elizabeth Street

South Street

South Street

Taylor Avenue

Main Street

Golden H

ill Street

Durant AvenueSimeon Road

Library PlaceD

epot Place

Front St

PT Barnum Sq

Chestnut Street

Chestnut St

Prospect Street

Greenwood Avenue

Nas

hville

Rd

Wooster Street

Wooster Street

Hickok Avenue

Milwaukee Avenue

Farm CourtKingsw

ood Drive

Map

le A

venu

e

Cin

dy La

ne

Map

le Ave

nue

Keeler Street

Caw

ley Avenue

Juniper Road

Alm

ar D

rive

Grand Street

High Street

Farnam H

ill

Elgin Avenue

Whitney Road

Fleetwood Avenue

Fleetwood Park

Bonnette Drive

Pleasant Street

Lindberg Street

Sycamore Court

Glenw

ood Drive

Blackman Avenue

Rese

rvoir S

treet

Beach Stre

et

Highview Ter

Grassy Plain Terrace

Drummers Lane

Willow StPaul St

Grassy Plain Street

Grassy Plain Street

Rector Street

Grassy Plain Street

Summitview

Bainbridge Boulevard

Southwoods

Tucker Street

Sampson Ter

Paulding Ter

Penny Ln

Benson Road

Mansfield Street

Diamond Avenue

Division St

Wooster Street

Passage Road

Chelsea Road Su

mmit Roa

d

Apollo Road

Hun

ting

Ridg

e La

ne

Nature View

Trail

Huntington Court

Eagle Rock Hill

Deer Run

Chipmunk Ter

Idlewild

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Part 2: Opportunities for a Better Downtown

Ground Rules

• Be RESPECTFUL of people in your group. • Listen to what other participants at your table are saying. • Be open to new concepts and ideas. • Only one conversation at a time. • Keep phones on silent or vibrate mode during the session • Help the facilitator keep track of time.

THANK YOU! Now lets have some fun….