Danvers High Street I-1 District Plan High Street I-1 District Plan 5/9/2017 Welcome! Danvers High...

Community Meeting

May 9th, 2017

Danvers High Street I-1 District PlanPlanning for the Future of Downtown Danvers

Margaret ZilinskyKaren NelsonSusan Fletcher

Welcome!Town of Danvers

MAPC

Sam Cleaves, AICPJosh Fiala, AICP AIA LEED APChris Kuschel, AICP

Danvers High Street I-1 District Plan 5/9/2017

Meeting Agenda

7:30 PM

7:35 PM

7:40PM

7:50PM

8:20 PM

9:20 PM

Welcome

Study Introduction

Your Experience on High Street

MAPC Presentation

Small Group Exercises

Report Back and Closing

Challenges and Opportunities

Study Area Information, Current District Conditions, Challenges and Opportunities

District Vision, Vision Imagery, District Concept Plan


Welcome!


The Role of Downtowns in the Region


Study Area Boundary


Town of Danvers

High Street I-1 District

Maple Street District

PutnamvilleReservoir

Tapleyville District

Study Area Boundary


Study Scope and Schedule

Defining a Vision and Potential Scenarios


Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4Finalize Existing Conditions

Community Workshop and Scenarios

Illustrative District Plan and Recommendations

Final Report and Presentation

APRIL/MAY MAY/JUNE JULY/AUGUST AUGUST/SEPTEMBER1 2 3 4

• Draft Report• Final Report• Final Presentation

• Illustrative District Plan

• Zoning Recommendations

• Design Guideline Recommendations

• Community Meeting

• Community Vision Statement

• Community Scenarios and Illustrations

• Review Recent Studies

• Analysis of Land Use and Patterns

• 3D Digital Model• Composite Mapping

Your Experience on High Street



MAPC Presentation

Study Area Information

Current District Conditions



Study Area Information

Demographic Context


24,174 25,21226,493

28,31630,240

20,000

30,000

40,000

1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Danvers Recent & Projected Population, 1990-2030

Census Stronger Region

Source: U.S. Census, MAPC Population and Housing Demand Projections, 2014

2,5102010 Population

of Focus Area (Aggregated Census

Block Groups)

9%Focus area as % of Danvers

2010 Population (Aggregated Census

Block Groups)

+7%Average projected town

population growth per decade 2010-2030

Demographic Context Population

Demographic Context Population


0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

2010 2020 2030

Danvers Projected Population by Age

2010-2030

00-14 15-29 30-4445-59 60-74 75+

411

412

532

625

333

197

0 200 400 600

<14

15-29

30-44

45-59

60-74

75+

Focus Area Population by Age(Similar distribution to town as a whole)

Demographic Context Households

8,7919,544

10,61511,731

12,849

5,000

7,000

9,000

11,000

13,000

15,000

1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Danvers Recent & Projected Total Households 1990-2030

Census Stronger Region

1,116New households in Danvers 2010-2020

1,118New households in Danvers 2020-2030

+10%Average projected town

household growth per decade 2010-2030


Demographic Context Housing + Income

RenterOwnerEstimated 64% Units

Owner Occupied(Aggregated Census

Block Groups)

$100,000$150,000$200,000$250,000$300,000$350,000$400,000$450,000$500,000

Danvers Median Home Sales Prices, 1995-2015 (Adjusted to 2015 dollars) 2015: $381,000

Source: The Warren Group 2016 (top) and ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2010-2014 (bottom)

1,072Estimated Housing Units for Aggregated Block Groups

Demographic Context Housing + Income

Estimated Cost-burdened households

for Census Tract:

38%of households pay more than 30% of their income

on housing

Estimated Median Household Income Range for Aggregated

Census Block Groups:

$60,000 to

$74,999

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2010-2014 (bottom)

Demographic Context Commuters

1,082 Estimated total workers age 16 years and over in focus area

Source: MAPC Analysis of aggregated Census Block Groups, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2010-2014

Work from home

Walk

Public Transit

84% 16%

Estimated Means of Commute %

Carpool

Drive Alone

Report Title Date Critical Information

Future Vision Plan – MapleStreet I-1 District

(Brovitz Community Planning & Design with Dodson & Flinker Assoc. completed three most recent Maple Street I-1 District studies/products)

2016 Vision Statement (summarized) – new investment in residential, commercial, mixed use development to accommodate incremental growth, high quality, and sustainable development with viable transportation alternatives and easy civic and recreational access.Guiding Principles include: revitalization and infill development; improving the public streetscape; rationalizing access, circulation and parking; complement other uses in the Downtown area

Design Standards – Maple Street Traditional Development Overlay District

2016 The Design Standards companion to the overlay zoning district for Maple Street, in support of the vision statement

Placemaking Audit Existing Conditions – Maple Street I-1

2015 Analysis of the existing conditions of the Maple Street I-1 District – background, land use, key properties, relevant resources, zoning, challenges and opportunities

Danvers Maple Street I-1 District Action Plan

2015 MAPC Study of zoning, housing, and complete streets recommendations to increase opportunities in Downtown Danvers

Summary Previous Studies/Reports



Downtown Danvers Parking Study

2015 Nelson Nygaard study of parking inventory, regulation, and utilization in Downtown Danvers – a parking surplus exists downtown

Danvers Bicycle Network and Pedestrian Priority Plan

2015 MAPC Study to promote local biking for daily trips,invest in short-term and low-cost infrastructure

Tapleyville Mixed Use Overlay District Zoning Bylaw

204 Outcome of District Vision and Action Plan, industrial district near downtown rezoned for traditional mixed-use redevelopment

Danvers Tapleyville District Vision + Action Plan

2013 MAPC Study of industrial district near downtown for vision and reinvestment opportunities

North Shore Regional Strategic Planning Project

2011 MAPC Study working with Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Wenham to identify priority areas for redevelopment, open space protection, and transportation improvements




Study on Housing Needs in Downtown Danvers

2010 Prepared under DHCD’s Downtown Initiative, showed that Downtown Danvers provides an excellent opportunity for affordable housing

Danvers Mixed-use Industrial One (I-1) Study

2009 MAPC Study analyzing conversion of industrial zoned districts to commercial and mixed-use districts

Visual Preference Survey Exercise

2007 Community preferences for design for Downtown and Danversport reflected preferences for modestly scaled and traditional mixed-use development

Danvers Zoning Bylaw Report 2006 High Street I-1 is critical gateway to downtown and opportunity for reinvestment

Danvers Community & EconomicDevelopment Plan

2004 Create neighborhood business districts to allow 2-3 story mixed use and expand downtown’s role in Danvers



Current Zoning


48 parcels with 54 structures

Total area of 1,601,113 square feet (sf) or 36.76 acres

Total District Area is divided among:• Open land – 601,735 sf or 38%• Parking/paved surface – 585,813 sf or 37%• Building footprints – 227,741 sf or 14%• Streets – 140,644 sf or 8%• Sidewalks – 24,823 sf or 2%• Water body – 20,357 sf or 1%



Open Land and Open Spaces


38%

Open land – 601,735 sf or 38%


Parking and Paved Surfaces


37%

Parking/paved surface – 585,813 sf or 37%


Building Footprints


14%

Building footprints – 227,741 sf or 14%


Streets


8%

Streets – 140,644 sf or 8%


Sidewalks


2%

Sidewalks – 24,823 sf or 2%


Water Body


1%

Water body – 20,357 sf or 1%

Current Land Use


LegendCommercial – RetailCommercial – OfficeLight IndustrialMixed-useResidential – Multi-familyResidential – Single-familyUtilityVacant

Current Building Types


LegendSingle-Family HouseMulti-Family HouseSmall Commercial Building(Less than 5,000 Square Feet)Mid-scale Commercial/Industrial Building(5,000-19,999 Square Feet)Moderate-scale Commercial Building (20,000+ Square Feet)

Current Building TypesSingle-Family House

Multi-Family House

Small Commercial (<5,000 sf)

Mid-scale Comm/Ind (5,000-19,999 sf)

Moderate-scale Comm (20,000+ sf)


Current Historic Assets


Historic (1840 to 1949)Historically Eligible* (1950 to 1969)Older Building (1970 to 1999)Recent Investment (2000 to 2004)No Building

*Structures older than 50 years old are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Year of Building

Current Property Utilization


High Utilization –Building value exceeds land value*Low Utilization –Land value exceeds building value*Incomplete Data

*Based on Town of Danvers Assessors Data

Legend

Current Density (Floor Area Ratio)


Moderate FAR –1.0 or moreLow FAR –0.5 to 0.99Minimal FAR –

0 to 0.49

Legend

Current Owner Location


Owner Occupied*

Owner in Town of Danvers*

Owner in MA*

Owner Out-of-State*

*Based on Town of Danvers Assessors Data comparing “Property Address” to “Owner Billing Address”

Legend

Current Street Types


B

C

D

D

D

D

A – Arterial (High Street/Route 35)

B – Connector (Purchase Street)

C – Local Street (Riverside Avenue)

D – Local Access Drive (Dead end)

(Canal Street, Dodge Court,

Healy Court, Warren Street)

(4) Street Types in District

A

Current Street Types


A Type A – Arterial (High Street/Route 35) B Type B – Connector (Purchase Street)

C Type C – Local Street (Riverside Avenue) D Type D – Local Access Drive (Dead end)(Canal St, Dodge Ct, Healy Ct, Warren St)

+/- 44’

(4) Vehicle Lanes, Lawn Strip, and Sidewalks, About 65’ total width from back of sidewalk

(2) Vehicle Lanes, no other infrastructureAbout 26’ total width of street pavement

(2) Vehicle Lanes, Landscape, and Sidewalks, About 50’ total width from back of sidewalk

(2) Vehicle Lanes, some landscape, some segments of sidewalk, Varies between 18’ and 30’ total width of street pavement

+/- 38’

+/- 26’

+/- 24’ (average)


Challenges


A – Limited marked pedestrian crossingsB – Parking is dominant visual feature of frontageC – Limited connecting roads/blocksD – Overhead electric utilitiesE – Inconsistent streetscape/street trees

Legend

F

J

CH

C

AB

DE

G

F – Lack of bicycle infrastructureG – Signs sized for vehiclesH – No coordination across property linesI – River setback constraintsJ – Property depth constraints

I


Opportunities


A – Plant street trees in landscape stripsB – Access to riverC – Opportunity for rail trailD – New development opportunityE – Reduce curb cut width and frequency

Legend

B

D

F – Potential for parcel assembly/larger redevelopmentG – Improve relationships/ efficiency between parcelsH – Add bicycle infrastructureI – Preservation opportunities

GC

AE

H

D

G

FF

F

F

F

I


Composite


LegendChallenges

Opportunities


#1 District Vision

#2 Vision Imagery

#3 District Concept Plan


DevelopmentConnections

Housing

Vision Components



#1 Craft a District Vision Statement


1. Use a few sentences to

describe a shared group

vision

2. Use a few bullets to

outline goals or

priorities for the vision

#2 Select Vision Imagery


With your vision established:

1. Select images that the

group agrees are

consistent with the vision

2. Tape images onto the

board according to

category

#3 Design a District Concept


With your vision established:

1. Select investments or

improvements that the

group agrees are

consistent with the vision

2. Tape diagrams where

desired on district map

Report Back and Closing

Thank you for Your Participation!Additional information can be found at:

www.danversma.gov


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