Post on 28-Jul-2020
TUCKER NORTHLAKE CID
Master Plan Study
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
1. Study Vision
2. Key Recommendations
3. Next Steps
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Study Area – 2,600 Acres
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Study Vision
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Study Vision
This study seeks to create a VIBRANT, WALKABLE,and ECONOMICALLY THRIVING Tucker-Northlake
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The small town charm of Tucker’s Main Street thriveswith shops and restaurants;
Northlake’s regional commercial and industrial centersdevelop into mixed use, walkable destinations;
Lavista Road and Lawrenceville Highway are invitingmulti-modal connectors for these activity centers.
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Study Vision
LCI GoalsMarket +Analysis
Community
Focus
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ARC : Livable Centers Initiative
• Study to be Grandfathered into LCIprogram as update to previous LCIstudies.
• Planning grants for localgovernments and nonprofits to :
• Encourage a mixed income live, work,play, & shop activity centers.
• Accessible by transit, roadways,walking, and biking to all uses.
• Public outreach involving all thestakeholders.
• Eligible for Transportation Fundingthrough the ARC
LCI GoalsMarket +Analysis
Community
Focus
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Community Goals
• 3 Community Meetings
• 3 Steering Committee Meetings +
Design Workshop
• Community Survey
• Project Website
• Stakeholder Interviews
LCI GoalsMarket +Analysis
Community
Focus
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Community Goals
What would you like to create?
Gateway “You are in Northlake/Tucker”
Higher-end Restaurants and Retail
Health Food StoreComplete Streets
Park/GreenspaceSafety
Events and FestivalsMusic festival/venuesCommunity theaterArts and CultureConcerts at lunchFarmers MarketStreet Life
Bike LanesBrain Train
Walkable Town Center
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Key Recommendations
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Master Plan Concepts10-25 Year Vision
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
• Street Connectivity
• Restriping Projects
• Pedestrian and BicycleEnhancements
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
I-285Interchange
Redesign
Tucker TriangleReconfiguration
Rail and TrailConcept
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Seg m ent1:No rthlake Co nnec tio n•Local streets in the Montreal Industrialarea to connect back to Lavista Road.• Option 1A: Trail is entirely within theMontreal Industrial and Montreal Roadright-of-way, using the east side ofMontreal to avoid conflicts withdriveways.• Option 1B: Trail uses the right-of-wayof a spur railroad connecting to industrialproperties and completes its connectionusing Weems Road.
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept: Segment 1
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Seg m ent2:Cro ssing I-28 5• Trail crosses under I-285 bridge span,adjacent to the rail.• East of I-285, the trail connects vialocal streets and property easements.• Trail is aligned east of NorthlakeParkway on its connection to the railcorridor - allows the trail to stay clear ofthe CSX rail tracks under the NorthlakeParkway bridge and to maintain areasonable grade change.
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept: Segment 2
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Seg m ent3:RailAlig nm ent• Trail follows the CSX rail right-of-way.• Easements or acquired right-of-way isnecessary for the trail to follow the CSXright-of-way as closely as possible totake advantage of the level grade.
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept: Segment 3
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Seg m ent4:M o o n Street•Trail is aligned in the Moon Street right-of-way.• This keeps it clear of buildings andfacilities for the industrial land uses thatabut the CSX right-of-way.
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept: Segment 4
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Seg m ent5:Railro ad Avenue•Segment 5 is generally the projectrecommended in the original Tucker LCI.• Trail extends west to Brockett.• Crossing of Brockett would align thetrail to continue into the Moon Streetright-of-way.
Tucker-Northlake Rail-Trail Concept: Segment 5
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Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Tucker Triangle Intersection Concept
Ex isting Co nditio ns• High volumes of traffic and independently timed signals.• Ongoing challenge for transportation planners and trafficengineers.• Area experiences significant congestion due to short spacingbetween intersections and a high demand for turning movements.• Constrained right-of-ways.• Properties inside the triangle have a high market value. 20
LAVISTA ROAD
Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Tucker Triangle Intersection Concept
Pro po sed Co nditio ns• Treat the triangle as a roundabout.• Convert each leg of the triangle to one-way traffic flow and divertcertain movements.• Increase length that vehicles have to queue and storage space forcertain key movements.
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LAVISTA ROAD
Master Plan ConceptsTransportation
Key Attributes
• Added street networkimproves local access.
• Added I-285 crossinghelps to lessen burden onLavista.
• Reduced interchangefootprint increasesdevelopment potential.
Lavista-Northlake Interchange Concept
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Mixed Use Retail District
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Retail Mixed Use District
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Mixed Use Retail District
5 Year Priority
NorthlakeFestivalRetrofit
Under-constructionResidentialDevelopment
DeKalbVisitor’sCenter
GatewayImprovements
PermittedRetailDevelopment
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Medical & Industrial District
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Medical & Industrial District
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Master Plan ConceptsNorthlake Medical & Industrial District
5 Year Priority
NeighborhoodRetail
GatewayImprovementsat InterchangeGreenspace
IndustrialExpansion
Wellness TrailGatewayImprovementsat vacant lotacross frominterstate exit
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Master Plan ConceptsDowntown Tucker District
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Master Plan ConceptsDowntown Tucker District
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Master Plan ConceptsDowntown Tucker District
5 Year Priority
ResidentialDevelopment
Main StreetExpansion & Trees
Townhomes toFront Street
Lavista Rd
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Next Steps
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Next Steps
1. County Commissioners to adopt master plan asan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
2. Recommended Priority Projects
3. Funding Strategies
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Next Steps
Recommended 5-year Projects:• DeKalb County Commissioners to Adopt Plan• Explore Funding Opportunities: TAD, SDT, OZ, GMA• Marketing and Branding Campaign• Overlay Updates (with partners)• Lawrenceville Highway Feasibility Study• Interchange Gateway Improvements• Rail-Trail Supplemental Study• Wellness Trail (with partners)• Shared Parking Pilot• Main Street Trees• DeKalb Visitor Center and Offices (with partners)• Pedestrian Improvements at Lynburn Drive/Lawrenceville Highway• Idlewood Road Sidewalk and Bicycle Corridor (with partners)• Signage Funding Program• Henderson Mill Connector Restriping• Briarcliff Road/Fielding Drive Pedestrian Enhancements• Lavista Road Bicycle Lanes• Bus Shelter Upgrades• Henderson Mill Road/Fielding Drive Intersection
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Next Steps
Recommended 1-year Projects:• DeKalb County Commissioners to Adopt Plan
• Attract Supplemental LCI Funds for:
• Lawrenceville Highway Feasibility Study
• Interchange Gateway Beautification
• Rail/Trail Supplemental Study
• Wellness Trail (with partners)
• Overlay Updates (with partners)
• Tax Allocation District Feasibility Study
• Shared Parking Pilot
• Main Street Trees
• Restriping: Henderson Mill Connector, Lavista Road and IdlewoodRoad bike lanes (with partners)
• Pedestrian Enhancements: Lynburn Drive/Lawrenceville Highway
• Wayfinding Signage (example: up lit CID signage)
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Next Steps
Recommended Northlake Overlay Updates:
• Expand existing boundary south to match CID southernboundary.
• Incorporate ideal street sections for Lavista Road andLawrenceville Highway.
• Decrease maximum densities to allow incentives to havetraction.
• Incentivize compliance of signage requirements for existingproperties.
• Consider making inter-parcel connectivity a requirement.
• Incorporate block size requirements.
• Incentivize shared parking.
• Increase minimum street tree caliber to 6”.
• Incorporate trail connection requirements.
• Include economic incentives to draw redevelopment to the area.
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Next Steps
Recommended Tucker Overlay Updates:
• Incorporate ideal street sections for Lavista Road andLawrenceville Highway.
• Incentivize compliance of signage requirements for existingproperties.
• Incorporate block size requirements.
• Incentivize share parking.
• Increase minimum street tree caliber to 6”.
• Incorporate trail connection requirements.
• Include economic incentives to draw redevelopment to thearea.
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Next Steps
Funding Strategies
• ARC
• LCI Supplemental Funds
• Community Choice Grant
• GDOT Funding
• CMAQ – Traffic Signalization
• TAP – Trail/Bike lanes/Sidewalks
• STP – Road and Intersection Improvements
• Traffic Safety – Pedestrian Safety/Intersection Improvements
• Gateway Funds
• Transportation Enhancement Program
• SPLOST
• CDBG
• SRTA
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Next Steps
Funding Strategies to Explore:
• Tax Allocation District
• Special District Tax
• Opportunity Zone
• Georgia Municipal Association Grants
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Thank you!
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