HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 21, 2011 Land Use Land Use Group:
.The parcel ownership: 17 property owners-Cary has provided the list.
.The water treatment plant general details: Cary has them
.Who is taking care of the right of ways (ROW): The city clears snow off of sidewalks and mows the grass
in the public ROW.The city also mows and clear sidewalks and parking areas in the Grandview
development that is charged back to the association.
.Status of OLG property: No immediate plans,they have discussed residential housing.
.Status of the Bus Garage: No plans to move or change more space is desirable.The site does work.
Jerry's and the Family Physicians have expressed interest in the property.
.Business changes:The Walgreens and Jerry's Hardware exchange of properties.
General Land Use Objectives:
Safety for bikes and pedestrians Bike racks
Seating indoor and outdoor Restrooms
4 season comforts open doors summer, closed for winter glass curtain walls
Right scale Human Scale
Trees Art
Gathering Spaces(some programming) Separation of deliveries from pedestrian traffic
Cars deemphasized Bikes and Walking Service businesses(bike repairs)
Destination places Places to linger
Consistent Designs (Architectural) District Demarcation Signage
Civic Plaza City hall and Grandview Plaza Fountains
Historic Context: Orchards, Grandview Heights Gates, Naming of Public Spaces
Achievable vision within extended time frame Sustainability