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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2013 05 Downtown Master Plan Road Map and Discussion - Crandall ArambulaITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. Resolution: Other (Specify): Contract: Start Date: Item Budgeted: Funding Source /Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No r BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT i Item No. For Meeting of: 9/9/2013 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown Master Plan Road Map and Discussion -- Crandall Arambula • Plaza • Retail strategy • Public market • Yakima Avenue circulation /improvement options • Downtown retail parking strategy • Downtown traffic bypass routes • Comprehensive/Transportation Plan update • Zoning ordinance update • Downtown design guidelines • Implementation schedule /cost estimate • Parking Tony O'Rourke, City Manager Ordinance: Contract Term: End Date: Amount: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: City Manager Description Upload Date Type El downtown plan 91612013 Cover Memo YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN September 2013 ,law. City of Yakima Crandall Arambula, PC Fehr & Peers CREDITS Steering Committee Joe Morrier John Cooper Joe Mann Mike Broadhead Steve Pinza Jessica Moskwa Brad Christianson Laura Rankin Nancy Rayner Dave Hansen John Baule Manuel Luquin Patti Schneider Dave Dian Anita Monoian Doug Rich Luz Gutierrez Bill Lover Verlynn Best Sara Bristol Dave McFadden Kathy Coffey Technical Advisory Committee Glenn Denman James Scott Royale Schneider Joseph Rosenlund Dana Kallevig Jay Seely Mark Soptich Steve Osguthorpe Ken Mehin Bruce Benson Kevin Futrell Jeff Schneider Kenneth Wilkinson Stakeholders Property Owner /Real Estate Joe Morrier Elizabeth McGree Joe Mann Moriet Miketa Larry Hull Jerry Mellen Roger Wilson Trolley Group Bob Desgrosellier Ken Johnson Jeff Peters Ed Neel Karl Pasten Paul Edmondson Restaurant/Winery Katherine Goodson Steve Pinza Laura Rankin Jessica Moskwa Tony Harrelson Kathi Bonlender Ivone Petzinger North Front Street Association/ Westside Group Nancy Rayner David Tompkins George Pechtel Patti Schneider Corday Trick Brad Christianson Downtown Hotels Lisa Vallejo Wanda Riel Jim Steelman Luis Guitterez Arts Groups John Cooper Jessica Viveros Brittany Udelhofen Roger Peterson Mary Place Jan Lowell Elizabeth Miller Andy Grannito Noel Moxley George Pechtel John Gasperetti Jim Fitch Stephanie Clevenger Entertainment/Theater /Festival Kathi Mercy Ellie Strosahl Steve Caffrey David Rogers Gay Parker Don Eastridge Pat Strosahl Rich Austin City Council Micah Cawley, Mayor Maureen Adkison Sara Bristol Rick Ensey Kathy Coffey Dave Ettl Bill Lover City of Yakima Tony O'Rourke, City Manager Joan Davenport Sean Hawkins Steve Osguthorpe Consultants Crandall Arambula PC George Crandall, Principal Don Arambula, Principal Jason Graf, Project Manager Brenda Payne Fehr & Peers- Transportation Kendra Breiland Ariel Davis TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAN ELEMENTS Introduction .............. ................ ...................... .. ...... 6 Fundamental Concept ............ ..............................8 City Center Concept.... .... ........ ........ ............ .10 LandUse .................................. .............................12 Circulation................................ .............................14 PROJECTS Game - Changer & Essential Projects .................18 Yakima Plaza ............................ .............................20 'Retail Main Street' & Public Market ..................22 YakimaAvenue ........................ .............................24 Downtown Parking Strategy...... ... _ ........... _ ...... 26 Diversion Study ....................... .............................28 Policy Updates ......... ....._... ..... ..... ............... .._. ....... 29 Zoning Ordinance Updates ... ...........:.................30 Design Guidelines ................... .............................33 Downtown Street Standards ............................... 36 IMPLEMENTATION Introduction............................. .............................42 Implementation Oversight ..... .............................43 Schedule_.. ............._..........._.._._ ..........._._...............44 ActionPlans ............................. .............................45 Yakima Plaza Retail Main Street Public Market Yakima Avenue Downtown Parking Strategy Diversion Study Policy Updates Zoning Ordinance Update Design Guidelines Downtown Street Standards Retail Strategy ......................... .............................55 Finance..................................... .............................57 YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 3 NO �r .�r.� PLAN ELEMENTS INTRODUCTION The Yakima Downtown Master Plan Project Summary identifies the essential concepts, land use, transportation and implementation framework elements for the core commercial area of the Central Business District along Yakima Avenue and the surrounding vicinity. The Downtown Master Plan: Builds upon the recently implemented streetscape improvements along Yakima Avenue which includes new sidewalks, street lighting, and other amenities; The Plan suggests refinements and additional improvements for Yakima Avenue and other areas • Provides an implementation 'road map' for creating a successful transformation of Downtown Yakima to a vibrant destination • Provides the basis for the creation of a Downtown Subarea plan and completion of a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) checklist by City staff following the conclusion of this planning effort A prime objective of the planning effort was to provide a 'retail strategy' for Downtown. To achieve this objective the City hired a consultant to prepare a Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study for the study area. This Plan supports and incorporates the findings in the retail market study. The Yakima Downtown Master Plan project was initiated in March of 2013 and completed in September of 2013. The Plan addresses issues and supports the goals identified by the citizens of Yakima, including Downtown stakeholders, City staff, elected officials and the general public. 6 1 PLAN ELEMENTS STUDY AREA & STUDY INFLUENCE AREAS S* 77i v. w v I ' __. . . . I al! — - - — ' .:v`' AK w � 41L 17- UncDlfi Avenue 1p w Alp. -------------- — -------- -- ........................ WIT tv -Study Influence Area, rg 'c-r11nV_ADCA a. 4- In, Rk 1A *7 1k I YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT I FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT The Plan provides an integrated land use and transportation framework incorporating complementary and supportive plan elements. The Master Plan: ■ Divides the study area into distinctive 'centers' that support and strengthen existing assets — historic buildings, development patterns, and existing attractors CITY CENTER BOULEVARD Heart of the Downtown Private investment is focused around a multi - purpose public plaza that will provide a location for year -round civic gatherings Focus of Retail opportunities are concentrated along Chestnut, Front and Second serving as the center of street - oriented retail activity not only for the study area but all of the City of Yakima Existing uses such as the Yakima Mall, government services and theaters are integrated and strengthened or re- purposed 8 PLAN ELEMENTS Yakima Avenue as a Destination • Yakima Avenue is enhanced to prioritize the pedestrian from Front to Naches; Special consideration and emphasis is given to intersection crosswalks to ensure that areas north and south of Yakima are seamlessly integrated • Additional greenery is added to 'humanize' the street; A median and curbside landscaping are featured Envisions Yakima Avenue as a 'complete street' where the needs of the pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit requirements are addressed equally. Two distinct street features for Yakima Avenue support and strengthen adjacent land uses. To calm traffic and establish Yakima Avenue as a destination rather than a conduit for through traffic, a reduction of travel lanes from four to two is envisioned. The street is also envisioned as a 'Signature Street' incorporating a significant amount of additional greenery to enhance the pedestrian environment and reduce the scale of the roadway. DISTRICT CENTER '_:. 1 Nodes of Activity • Hubs of retail activity are established outside the City Center at key intersections where pedestrian- and street - oriented development patterns exist • Centers are envisioned to include specialty uses, 'incubator' or similar uses that support but do not compete with the City Center Yakima Avenue as a Green Street • Parkways have a greater emphasis on 'mobility'— movement through the district rather than an emphasis on creating a destination • Along these street segments, the median is omitted to accommodate a continuous left turn lane for essential mid -block access to existing auto - oriented uses; Curbside landscaping is enhanced FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 9 ?,AwuS (5 MINU Lincoln Avenue IT MLK Jr Boulevard CENr,� CEN �- �Y C TFR CENT O`SiR1CT O`S.�RIGT O`SjpjCT F ,Q �f_` f _ A5 : ;ut venue M IL Walnut Street i� � c c v � `m c > c m m v v ro Spruce Street Q Q N S L L Q -0 Q O C C O V1 t U Vl L t L > N x '� Vl Vl LL J V O L N LL In LL O V N LL LL Ln i r O m H LL Z X m V) W Pine Street YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 9 CITY CENTER CONCEPT The City Center reestablishes the historic core of Downtown as the heart of the City. The City Center Concept includes: • Yakima Plaza— Establishes a central gathering space for activities A new'downtown living room' will be created. The plaza will be designed to accommodate numerous year -round activities and provide an 18 -hour active, vibrant and distinctive space. The plaza will strengthen and build upon existing assets such as the existing Millennium Plaza art installment, Capitol Theater, and Federal Building. • New Parking Options— Ensures adequate and convenient parking A partnership must be developed between the City and the business community to ensure parking in close proximity to retail is reserved for customers. Short -term and long -term strategies for retail and employee parking include opening up new parking west of the plaza by refurbishing the Dragon Inn Parking Garage, opening up new on- street parking by converting some parallel to angled, entering into agreements with downtown banks for evening and night time parking, refurbishing a City owned lot for employee parking on 3rd and Walnut and new parking policies to ensure the best spots in Downtown are for customers while moving employees to perimeter locations. Additionally, the City should examine opening a ramp off of 3rd street to the former mall parking garage for employee, special event and overflow retail parking. As demand grows overtime, a new retail parking garage could be constructed at a location west of the plaza. Parking for the public market is envisioned as on- street diagonal parking along Front Street and within a new lot at the intersection of Front and Walnut. • Public Market— Embraces Yakima's unique history, cultural diversity and heritage A new regional retail 'anchor', the public market, is located along the western edge of Front Street between Chestnut and Yakima Avenue. The site can accommodate a 4,800 square -foot market building and a 4,800 square -foot covered vendor structure that may be used year round. Additional uses may include a Museum and Cultural Center. 10 1 PLAN ELEMENTS RETAIL POSITIONING FRAMEWORK (Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study) Y_ 1 ❑. .ti. 'A Stree t -A t ^ M High Priority Ir Medium Priority M Low Priority ■ 'Chestnut Main Street'— Reestablishes the Downtown as the community's destination for retail shopping and entertainment The focus of retail activity will be concentrated along a new 'Chestnut Main Street'. The street will provide a location for the retail mix identified in the Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study. This initial phase of downtown retail development will consist of over 130,000 square feet of ground - floor, street - oriented, pedestrian - friendly retail storefronts along Chestnut and parcels fronting the planned plaza and public market. An additional 190,000 square feet of retail opportunities are envisioned along Front, Second, Third and Yakima Avenue. CITY CENTER CONCEPT O 1 i 0 0 3 v E u- rn c r i o LLI a� Z� N - o� a� l7 � 2 � - E 5 3 3 3 a d d � r H N C 06 LL N M New Development Parking i - N ■ FF y Rii�l V Yakima Plaza B� New Parking Options (Long term) C� Public Market 'Chestnut Main Street` M N L 7 LL "mmmmmmmmmmo Aiim AStreet f Yakima Avenue – — – -- – R Chestnut Avenue 1 iiisas i A. �r 1 1 r- F YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 11 LAND USE The land use framework provides a retail /commercial strategy for grouping complementary uses into two districts within the study corridor. The framework respects historic development patterns, and reflects community desires, real estate market trends, and projected growth capacity. Existing healthy or desirable uses are strengthened and sites for infill and redevelopment are maximized. Within the framework there is an emphasis on establishing distinctive and vibrant ground -floor uses. A mix of use is promoted for upper floors of existing and new buildings. CITY CENTER MIXED USE Heart of the Downtown Currently the core is characterized by commercial, office, historic street - oriented retail, regional entertainment, and City and County government uses. The framework envisions: • An expansion of and requirement for, edge -to -edge ground -floor retail, (the sale of goods, entertainment, eating and drinking establishments exclusively) along identified street frontages. Retail ground -floor uses will surround, activate, and animate the future plaza • Promotion of new mixed use development on vacant or underutilized parcels. Where viable, upper floor residential apartments, condominiums or office uses would be encouraged • A strong pedestrian bias and a highly- active street environment • A prohibition of new auto - oriented uses; existing uses are de- emphasized • Retention and strengthening of all government uses • Repurposing the Yakima Mall; Uses would include retail along Yakima Avenue and Third. Redevelopment would consider government, museum, art gallery, and residential uses that will complement existing core uses • De- emphasis on long -term surface parking and an emphasis on development of a strategically located retail parking structure 12 1 PLAN ELEMENTS DISTRICT CENTER MIXED USE Nodes of Activity Currently the area is characterized by auto - oriented commercial, visitor - oriented lodging, the Yakima Convention Center and other service uses. The framework envisions: • Retail development at key intersections where street - oriented retail storefronts exist or where possible redevelopment parcels are located; These 'nodes' are intended to complement City Center retail and offer opportunity sites for entrepreneurial tenants that benefit from proximity to the City Center mixed -use district • Healthy existing or new commercial uses beyond these nodes that may be either pedestrian- oriented or auto - oriented • Strengthened visitor - oriented uses; Additional Convention, Center - supportive uses that complement the existing hotel and dinning offerings would be promoted LAND USE m I ' m a) +. r c Z m d _w Spruce Street > > �r y m Q d a ID w < d Plaza C Vf t N Q a M a r Q L L N L X u > X kn (A .t. LL LL f N LL City Center Mixed Use District Center Mixed Use Public Spaces Required Ground -Floor Retail ___.J 16J — fr Lincoln Avenue MLK Jr Boulevard YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 113 I ' A Streit' m a) +. r c Z m d _w Spruce Street Yakima Avenue �r y m Yakima ID U1 a+ Plaza C Vf t N V7 Chestnut Avenue -- r N r D L L N L X OI L LL U1 F YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 113 a) +. m d _w Spruce Street ro ID y m In ID U1 a+ N C Vf t N V7 t C r N O U D L L N L X OI LL LL U1 F U. Z N W Pine Street YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 113 CIRCULATION The prime objective of the circulation framework is to re- establish all Downtown roadway corridors as a 'complete streets' where the needs of all travel modes — motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians are provided for in a balanced manner. Yakima Avenue is envisioned to become a 'signature street' that would attract new private investment and strengthen existing uses. The street would: • Build upon the streetscape improvements that have recently been completed • Include additional landscaping to improve the appearance of the downtown and create a more inviting atmosphere PEDESTRIAN AUTO Prioritized over all travel modes • Yakima Avenue is designed (especially at crosswalks) for the most vulnerable— children, the elderly and those with disabilities • Additional street furniture such as pedestrian - scaled lighting, benches and bicycle racks are included 14 1 PLAN ELEMENTS Traffic Calmed Yakima Avenue • A reduction in roadway capacity from four to two travel lanes is proposed. The 'road diet' will free -up space for constructing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and landscaping • The road would accommodate essential daily service vehicles (e.g.- FedEx or UPS delivery trucks) and emergency vehicles The Yakima Avenue corridor from Seventh Avenue to Ninth Street is over one and a quarter miles in length, which is beyond a comfortable walking distance. To increase accessibility to corridor destinations, bicycle and trolley 'pedestrian-accelerator' infrastructure are envisioned. BICYCLE �s i TROLLEY Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled • A network of on- and off - street bicycle routes provides connections between the neighborhoods west of Seventh Avenue to the City, District and Convention Centers. • A Protected Bikeway along Yakima Avenue provides a comfortable dedicated route— separated from vehicle traffic by a raised curb, for riders of all ages and abilities. Pedestrian - Accelerator • The existing historic Yakima Valley Trolley service is extended along Yakima Avenue; A future extension to the Mill District redevelopment site is proposed • Alternative alignments crossing the existing freight rail corridor are identified. A Yakima Avenue at -grade crossing of the existing freight tracks is preferred. An alternative Walnut Street underpass route would be constructed if an at -grade crossing cannot be accommodated CIRCULATION ■ 1 � I ■ A st.t- r.... t rs r, r r rr-_ r rr I —f- &I` J v N N C C N ] C J ; J a y a Z a r -Um LL y W 7f L m N h LL F � LL Yakima Complete Street Protected Bikeway, Proposed — Arterial Parallel Routes Bike Lanes, Existing — Trolley Route, Existing Bike Routes, Existing Trolley Line, Proposed ■■■ Bike Routes, Planned ■ �r :- fwe=j-1Kr- r r ■ ■ ■ ■ _ _�■ ■ ID m m 41 VI � -O Ln L O j N L O LL Ln LL ■ ■ [—chestnut 'Avenue m m, Spruce Street � a, t U L t Z N W Pine Street YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 15 PROJECTS GAME - CHANGER & ESSENTIAL PROJECTS Establishing implementation momentum early is essential for the long term success of the Yakima Downtown Plan. Symbolically, initiation of these projects provides evidence to the general public, downtown stakeholders, and investors that the City of Yakima is financially committed to Downtown revitalization. The Yakima Plaza is 'game- changing' in that it fundamentally changes the Downtown investment environment. Strategically, the Plaza is phased to 'set the table' for later projects. Essential projects represent a 'menu' of implementation projects that would be initiated and substantially completed within five years of plan adoption. The game- changing and essential projects are identified and brief descriptions of key actions are described on the following pages. The order of projects does not imply priority or importance. At the passage of the five -year timeframe, the implementation strategy should be assessed and updated. Additionally, consideration should be given to updating the Plan. 18 1 PROJECTS GAME - CHANGER & ESSENTIAL PROJECTS 0 `, 1 -1 F 4� Lincoln Avenue A!i!!i, MLK Jr. Boulevard 1 t rwrr 1 v - A StEd& - � 1 1 r , I a AL Z r �- r � YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN —DRAFT 1 19 ,- 1 _ 1 z Chestnut Avenue O" Walnut Street r!li�� 3 > m a, m m m v Spruce Street Q C t > j C Q Q L S CD > N Q > L Q ? > C Q j Q O W C N N N In N N ✓ N N L V V L S W % V1 V7 LL O L LL F N N LL O LL N L O x LL Ln ♦- LL Z U1 W Pine Street Game - Changer Project Essential Projects 1 Yakima Plaza 2 Retail Main Street (Front & Chestnut Streets) 5 Downtown Parking Strategy 8 Zoning Ordinance Update 3 Public Market b Diversion Study 9 Design Guidelines 4 Yakima Avenue 7 Policy Updates 10 Downtown Street Standards YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN —DRAFT 1 19 YAKIMA PLAZA Intent Establishing a public assembly space is an essential first step in revitalizing Downtown Yakima. It is a 'game- changer'. The most notable benefits include: Creating a multi - purpose, dedicated space for year -round civic activities Providing a focus for new ground -floor retail and upper -floor housing or employment development PROPOSED PROJECT — LOOKING NORTHWEST 20 1 PROJECTS PROPOSED PROJECT — LOOKING SOUTHWEST PROPOSED PROJECT Project elements include: • Preservation and integration of the existing Millennium Plaza art elements • A family- oriented fountain and lawn 'Fun Zone' • An 'orchard' of ornamental flowering trees with areas for sitting and relaxing surrounding the Millennium Plaza and Family Fountain Fun Zone • Paved multi - purpose area (140' by 200' minimum dimensions) that includes electric and water utility facilities suitable for a variety of events • Retail pavilion and public restrooms • Special gateway streetscapes at the intersections of Second and Third Streets and Yakima Avenue • Redesign and reconstruction of Third, Chestnut and Second Streets surrounding the Plaza to be traffic calmed, curbless, and specially paved as an extension of the multi - purpose Plaza area EXISTING CONDITIONS .. s Site Area: 195,000 SF (4,5 AC) Existing Use: City -Owned Parking Lot Public Right -of -Way YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 21 'RETAIL MAIN STREET' & PUBLIC MARKET Intent Front Avenue and Chestnut Avenue right -of -way improvements are intended to support new pedestrian - friendly, street - oriented storefronts. Retail Main Street At a minimum, the streetscape design would: • Reduce travel lane widths to accommodate wider sidewalks and reduce pedestrian street crossing distances • Eliminate /prohibit turn -lane pockets • Provide curbside parking adjacent to existing or future retail development • Eliminate /prohibit parking lot access driveways on Chestnut; Minimize alley driveway impacts on the pedestrian environment • Provide for canopy street trees and incorporate existing healthy street trees into the landscape plan wherever possible • Include pedestrian - scaled ornamental street /walkway lighting • Incorporate special shade structures such as arbors along Chestnut • Provide at least one on- street bicycle parking corral along Chestnut • Include benches and public art • Incorporate landscaped curb extensions at all intersections where on- street parking exists or is planned • Feature specially paved crosswalks at all intersections • Feature specially paved sidewalks similar in material and design to the Plaza and Public Market paving • Include tabled intersections or depressed curbs at the Chestnut & First and Chestnut & Front intersections ■ Tighten intersection radii (25' max) Front Street improvements in particular would: • Not preclude a future trolley trackway and potential station platform • Be designed to accommodate Public Market functions; Consider Temporary barriers (bollards) to limit traffic access for special events 22 1 PROJECTS WENATCHEE PUBLIC MARKET EXAMPLE Public Market The development of a Public Market will provide an 'anchor' retail use for the Chestnut 'Main Street' retail framework. The proposed Public Market and supportive parking lot sites should be assembled by the City for Public Market development. PROPOSED PROJECT s t i The Retail Main Street improvements would include the reconstruction of all surfaces, including burying of any above grade electrical power lines or cable wires. The design of the Public Market would include similar materials and finished as the Retail Main Street and Plaza improvements. The character of the Public Market would reflect the culture, history and setting of Yakima and be compatible with the existing train depot structures north of Yakima Avenue. EXISTING CONDITIONS Retail Main Street Area: 108,857 SF (2.5 AC) Existing Use: Yakima Street Right -of -Way Public Market Site Area: .63 AC (27,442 SF) Existing Use: BNSF Lot Public Market Parking Site Area: 31,178 SF (.72 AC) Existing Use: Retail Hardware Parking Wholesale Service Repair YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN —DRAFT 1 23 YAKIMA AVENUE Intent Right -of way improvements to Yakima Avenue will create a more vibrant business climate and improved Downtown livability. Two different treatments— 'Boulevard' and 'Parkway' are envisioned in response to the corridor length and adjacent land uses. The Boulevard will support street - oriented retail development by creating a more pedestrian - scaled green streetscape within the City Center. The Parkway will create a more green pedestrian - friendly environment yet accommodate existing auto - oriented commercial development outside the City Center. Improvements to Yakima Avenue are only envisioned within the existing curb -to- curb and will preserve and strengthen recently completed sidewalk enhancements. TYPICAL BOULEVARD SECTION Signature Street elements: Boulevard • A wide landscape median • Left -turn lanes at key intersections • Curbside landscaping Parkway • A continuous turn lane • Curbside landscaping 24 1 PROJECTS Complete Street elements include: ■ Traffic calming design— Reduced number of travel lanes from four to two • Protected bikeways —On- street bike parking corrals at key locations • Provisions for future Trolley — Streetscape design that will include double- tracks located in shared auto travel lanes; Station platforms would generally be located two blocks apart throughout the new corridor TYPICAL PARKWAY SECTION • Enhanced key intersections — Landscaped curb extensions, special crosswalk treatments, depressed corner curbs will be provided • Adjusted signalization to reduce roadway speed • Removal of all pedestrian activated crosswalk buttons • Prohibition of new driveway access — Existing driveways will be maintained if desired by current property owners or businesses aProtected Bikeway (5') QDoor Zone (3') Parking Lane Tree Wells One Travel Lane (Boulevard: 12' Parkway: 14') V Potential Trolley Lines in Traffic QBoulevard: Median /Turn Lane (10') Parkway: Turn Lane (14') YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 25 DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY To address current and future parking demand, a phased strategy will require a: Short -Term Strategy —The temporary strategy for replacing the 220 parking spaces displaced by Yakima Plaza will include: • Examining the Dragon Inn parking garage as possible retail and employee parking – net gain 100 spaces • Resurfacing and improving City lot at 3rd and Walnut for employee parking – net gain 65 spaces • Entering into agreements with nearby bank locations for usage of their parking lots on nights and weekends for plaza, restaurant, and theatre usage – net gain 80 spaces • Expand on- street parking options on 2nd Street, 3rd Street and A Street – net gain 56 -60 spaces The temporary strategy adds a total of 300 spaces for retail and employee parking. To supplement additional retail customer parking, spaces would be leased by the City in the Yakima Mall parking structure for retail, special event and downtown employee parking. To facilitate better utilization of this structure, a new auto entry ramp and pedestrian vertical circulation (elevators and stairways) access should be constructed. The location for the new entry would be along Third Street. Long -Term Strategy —The initial long -term startegy would be to acquire and assemble the parcels south of the existing alley bounded by Second Street, First Street and Chestnut Avenue and construct a new municipal parking lot (160 spaces approximately) at this location. As retail demand grows, the parking lot would be replaced with a 400 -space municipal parking structure. The parking structure would include ground -floor retail space lining Chestnut Avenue. A separate mixed -use building with ground -floor retail oriented to the Plaza and Second Street would be constructed. 26 1 PROJECTS LONG -TERM STRATEGY { New Parking Supplemental i Entrance Parking If i I LL r w a w r w a SHORT -TERM STRATEGY i I s • Parking • Agreements V, 1 v ' Parking — Agreements { ■ ■ H m g N S EXISTING CONDITIONS Replacement Parking Site Area: 74,652 SF (1.7 AC) Existing Use: Parking Lot (Key Bank) Retail /Dining (Golden Wheel Restaurant) Retail/ /Dining (Sky Bar & Lounge) Service Financial (Federal Savings Bank) Alley (City of Yakima) Yakima Mall Parking Area: 74,000 SF (1.7 AC) Existing Use: Parking Structure (Mall) YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 27 DIVERSION STUDY Intent Preliminary traffic assessment of Yakima east -west arterials— Yakima, Walnut, MLK, and Lincoln Avenues indicates that there is excess roadway capacity to meet travel demand today and in the future 2035 planning horizon. To reduce the current Yakima Avenue roadway capacity from four travel lanes to two will require transferring 25% of the vehicles that use the street for trips through Downtown to an alternative route(s). To identify what 'by -pass' route(s) is most appropriate and effective will require additional traffic analysis and land use planning to assess the impacts and benefits. The Diversion Study should identify methods and locations where diversion would occur. Potential diversion elements may include: • Wayfinding • Physical diverters such as roundabouts, channelized right turn lanes or trap lanes 28 1 PROJECTS TRAFFIC CONCEPT PRELIMINARY TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT POLICY UPDATES Intent In compliance with the Washington Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.080(2)), this Master Plan document will need to be adopted by the City Council as an amendment to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, 2025. This Master Plan will form the basis for a City- initiated and staff - prepared Comprehensive Plan Amendment which may be characterized as a Sub Area Plan, and also include amendatory text to the Transportation Plan Element and Capital Facilities Plan Element to reflect proposed changes under this Plan. These actions are important to ensure that future projects described in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Comprehensive Plan are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025 Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is also required as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. The Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, 2025 was adopted with an "Integrated SEPA /G MA Document" as provided in WAC 197 -11 -210 to -238. The SEPA review for this Comprehensive Plan Amendment will reflect this context. Transportation Plan Update In addition, the Master Plan outlines some key follow -up studies, as well as adjustments to the zoning regulations of the Central Business District, proposed design guidelines and other implementation measures. These items may follow adoption of or be produced in concert with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and SEPA review. Comprehensive Plan Update Necessary text changes to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025 will need to be prepared for the Planning Commission and City Council review. Planning staff will: • Prepare comprehensive plan text amendments and necessary legislation as needed for each element of the Comprehensive Plan • Complete a SEPA checklist Sections of the Yakima Urban Transportation Plan 2025 will need to be updated to include consideration of the Master Plan. City Council should approve funding for the Diversion Study to more definitively determine necessary updates to the Transportation Plan. The study should: • Identify and incorporate the necessary routes and infrastructure changes required to distribute traffic to parallel routes that allow for the conversion of Yakima Avenue from a 4 -lane section to a 3 -lane section • Include a list of necessary capital projects and costs for roadway capacity improvements, streetscape enhancements, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and way finding • Consider re- classifying Yakima Avenue's functional classification based on proposed cross - section changes YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 29 ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATES Intent The intent of the zoning ordinance updates is to clarify and strengthen essential permitted land use types, site design and improvement standards. Wherever possible unnecessary permitted uses and inappropriate site design and improvement standards should be eliminated. Yakima Urban Zoning Ordinance Update The study area is primarily regulated under Central Business District (CBD) zoning requirements, with a small portion zoned Light Industrial (M -1). The Yakima Downtown Plan land use framework is, for the most part, consistent with existing zoning. However, in some instances additional regulation will be required to ensure that specific uses are required and current uses are prohibited within the Downtown to meet the Yakima Downtown Master Plan vision. To align current code requirements with the Yakima Downtown Master Plan elements, two approaches to address inconsistencies might be to : 1. Maintain current zoning and provide additional or revised permitted use tables. Additionally, provide new or revised site design and improvement development standards. 2. Create a new'Downtown Master Plan Development Overlay' with all uses subject to Type (2) and either Class (2) or Class (3) review using the Downtown Master Plan as a regulatory review guide. 30 1 PROJECTS Key ordinance updates might include: Adjustments to foster mixed -use development and increase Downtown vitality, existing regulations that limit or prohibit upper - floor uses should be revised or amended to maximize residential density (dwelling units per acre) and /or intensity (floor area ratio). No maximum densities or intensities should be applied. Instead, maximum heights or other means of controlling compatibility, massing, and building form should be enacted as part of updates to the Site Design and Improvement Standards. Downtown Business Parking requirements should be reassessed. Currently, Downtown businesses are largely within the Parking Exempt Boundary (Zoning Ordinance 2012 -34 Figure 6 -1). As part of an Employee Parking Study, the feasibility of requiring either on -site parking or in- lieu -of fees to be assessed to provide off -site parking should be assessed. Throughout Downtown, existing permitted conforming uses (Class 1) should be 'grandfathered' to remain, be improved upon, or sold and operated 'as -is' until renovated as property owners deem necessary. Furthermore, existing private property shown for public uses (such as a park) would not be- rezoned until the parcels are acquired by a public entity or transferred to public use by easement, dedication, or other means. Specific Permitted Use Updates There are two essential zoning ordinance permitted -use updates that must be addressed: • Existing permitted -use tables for the CBD zone should be updated to prohibit, provide restrictions, or set forth conditions -of -use upon auto - oriented uses ( drive - through windows of banks, restaurants, and other similar businesses) within the entirety of the City Center Mixed -use District and along the parcels fronting the length of Yakima Avenue. • Requirement of ground-floor 'retail'—defined exclusively as the sale of goods, restaurants, and entertainment street frontages of Chestnut Avenue, Second Street fronting the plaza and Front Street parcels facing the public market (see graphic) should be required. Exceptions for residential or office lobbies should be allowed/ reviewed as a conditional use. Prohibition of service bays, entrances to parking lots or service and loading bays should also be enacted. Required Ground -Floor Retail / Build -to -Lines City Center Mixed Use YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 31 Site Design and Improvement Standard Updates To ensure that the Retail Main Street framework is active and animated, requiring additional 'form- based' building site design and fagade design standards should be enacted: BUILD -TO -LINES lit � '�rrsato� dJs Ivan ��mceu'�c Build -to -Lines require a continuous 'street wall' framing identified retail streets and the plaza (minimum). A diagram that illustrates where ground floors of buildings must engage the property line directly should be provided as suggested. Exceptions to these 'zero- setback' requirements might include— windows and walls recessed up to 18" from the property line to accommodate columns or other architectural elements. Conditional approval of deeper setbacks should be reviewed for: • Dining and entertainment uses that intend to use the setback area for outdoor seating • Interruptions for accommodation of passageways, building lobbies, or private courtyard entrances 32 1 PROJECTS ACTIVE EDGES Active edges are building frontages with direct sidewalk entries and a high degree of transparency. Active edges increase visual and physical interaction between people inside and people outside of the buildings and create a safe and vibrant pedestrian environment. Access to service /loading bays, and parking lot /garage entrances are prohibited along designated active -edge frontages. A required active edges diagram identifies only building frontages where active -edge treatments is essential for the City Center Mixed -Use District. The following active -edge criteria should be met for all ground floors throughout the City Center District: • A minimum of 70 percent transparent glass along ground -floor facades; frosted, tinted, reflective or other types of glass that diminish transparency should be prohibited • Primary ground -floor uses must be oriented to the public right -of -way The following active -edge criteria should be met for all other land uses throughout the Downtown: • Primary entrances must be oriented toward the street • Windows should be provided along facades; but no minimum percentage of transparency should be required • Art walls, flower booths, newsstands or other activating uses are appropriate throughout DESIGN GUIDELINES Intent Yakima Downtown Design Guidelines would aid designers and developers in understanding the City's urban design expectations by providing a framework for an orderly discretionary review process that would supplement and strengthen downtown regulatory codes. The guidelines would ensure a degree of order, harmony and quality within the built environment; theywould fosterthe development of buildings and projects that are attractive individually yet contribute to a downtown that is unified and distinctive as a whole. Role of Design Guidelines There should always be many ways of meeting a particular guideline. The guidelines should not prescribe specific design solutions, nor should they be rigid requirements without flexibility. The design guidelines should provide a descriptive template for maintaining and improving the urban character of Downtown, without dictating or prescribing a specific style or theme. The guidelines should however foster the evolution of Downtown Yakima from an auto - dominated to a pedestrian - friendly downtown where buildings should be built edge -to -edge and engage public sidewalks. Moreover, the Design Guidelines should ensure that new development does not treat existing older buildings as urban leftovers; lost and unattached fragments of the past. Rather, new construction and rehabilitation should respect and build upon the few remaining unique qualities of Yakima's existing historic downtown. Design Guideline Content The guideline document should be the primary tool forthe design review process for any new project that occurs in the Yakima Downtown Plan area. It should be divided into four sections or 'Guideline Elements,' each of which addresses a particular set of design concerns that affect the Downtown environment. These guideline elements would include the following: • Pedestrian Emphasis • Architecture • Lighting • Signs For each of these guideline elements, there should be an introductory page describing the intent of that section of guidelines, followed by specific guidelines. Each specific guideline should contain a descriptive statement of the guideline itself as well as examples of recommended and not recommended applications, both listed in text form and illustrated in photo examples. The visual examples should be included in each guideline element, as models for design and review purposes. Theywould provide designers, developers, and the Design Commission a means to effectively judge a building relative to appropriate and inappropriate design criteria. YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 133 Yakima Character The guidelines should address Yakima's unique'sense of place,' its special quality and personality. People's image of Yakima is that of an All- American town which is hospitable and family - oriented. They should address what gives Yakima this feeling, this 'character' as a unique collection of spaces and buildings, not simply a group of individual projects that could be anywhere. PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS In Downtown Yakima, the pedestrian should be the 'priority.' These guidelines should address the ways in which buildings and spaces may be designed to create a convenient, comfortable, human - scaled environment where people will want to be. 34 1 PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE .,..., ....> .....................�,aes The Architecture Guidelines should promote quality development while reinforcing the individuality and spirit of Yakima. The guidelines should promote architectural types indigenous to Yakima and /or the Northwest. Buildings in Yakima should seem to be 'at home', reflecting its character and heritage, suiting its climate, landscape, and downtown urban setting. LIGHTING SIGN Lighting should not only provide nighttime security, but also encourage nighttime patronage of businesses. Lighting should create an atmosphere of festivity and activity, especially where special elements or places are concerned. Utilitarian application of glaring, offensively - colored lights should not be appropriate for Downtown. Signs should make it easy to locate and identify businesses as well as providing other information relevant to getting around and doing business in Downtown. However, signs should never overwhelm either building or landscape. Moreover, signs should provide information in a highly graphic format that is complementary to downtown architecture. Tasteful logos, symbols and graphics are encouraged. A strong pedestrian orientation should be encouraged for all signs. Design Review Process Projects should be evaluated for consistency with the Yakima Downtown Master Plan, the Yakima Zoning Ordinance and the proposed Design Guidelines. The Design Guidelines should be applied during City review of development applications. City staff should review development proposals in the Downtown and determine the appropriate review procedures. Decisions to approve, approve with conditions, or denying a proposal should be made by staff or by an appointed 'Design and Landmarks Commission'. Development projects should be reviewed to determine consistency with permitted uses and site design standards of an updated Zoning Ordinance, and substantial consistency with the Downtown Design Guidelines. Where a project is not found consistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines, staff or the Design and Landmarks Commission may impose conditions of approval requiring the project to be modified, or it can be established that design details or other site factors warrant finding for approval of the project without meeting the particular design guidelines. Forthose applications that are substantially inconsistent with the guidelines, staff or the Design and Landmarks Commission should also have the option to deny the development request. All new development, additions, remodels, and renovations within the Downtown should be subject to design review for determination of consistency with the Design Guidelines. The process for design review might be based on the extent ofwork proposed and whether it falls under one of three categories as follows: 1. Exterior Maintenance and Repair (Administrative staff review only for all work requiring a building permit) 2. Minor Exterior Modifications (Administrative staff review) 3. Major Exterior Modifications (Review before a newly appointed 'Design and Landmarks' Commission) To aid the design review process the guidelines should be summarized into a single, one page 'checklist' (see example). GUIDELINES 'CHECKLIST' EXAMPLE Project No.: Project Address: Date: NOT HIGH COMPLIES CONTEXT AND SITE APPLICABLE PRIORITY No Yes CS1 Natural Systems and Site Features A Energy U. ❑ B Sunlightand Naturalventilat�on ❑ ❑ ❑ C Topography ❑ ❑ ❑ D. Plants and Habitat ❑ ❑ E Water ❑ ❑ ❑ CS2 Urban Pattern and Form A Location in the City and Ne.ghuwfiwod ❑ ❑ ❑ B Adjacent sites .streets - and Op- Sis s ❑ ❑ C Relations hip to the Block ❑ ❑ D Heiyht Bulk, and Scale 71 ❑ C53 Architectural Context and Character A Ennpha, -9 Po, ti- Neighborhood Attnbutcs ❑ ❑i B Local History and Culture ❑ ❑ ❑ LQ PUBLIC LIFE PL1 Open Space Connectivity A Network of Open Spaces Ff ❑ ❑ B Walkway: and Connections ❑ ❑ ❑ Va' C Outdoor Usesand Activities ❑ ❑ ❑ PL2 Walk ity y A Accessibility ❑ ❑ B Safety and Security ❑ ❑ C Waather Protection ❑ ❑ D Wayfinding ❑ ❑ ❑ P13 stmet -Leval inter ci A Entne, B. Retail Edges �, ❑ ❑ nd O �y C Residential Edges 1-1 LJ PL4 Active Transportation A Entry Locations and Relationships ❑ ❑ ❑ B Planninq Aheadfor Cyclists ❑ ❑ C Planning Aheadlor Transit ❑ ❑ ❑ DESIGN CONCEPT DC1 Project Uses and Activities A AnanSetrwit W Iugw User ❑ ❑ L S. 606nwho access ard Gtcumr �, ❑ LII C Parking and Service Uses ❑ ❑ ❑ DC2 Architectural Concept A Massing ❑ ❑ B Architectural and Facade Composition 11 ❑ C Seeprtdsry JathrletNral Features ❑ ❑ D Seine wd Tsalwa ❑ LJ ❑ E Form and Function ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DC3 Open Space Concept A Building -Open Space Relat —ship ❑ ❑ ❑ B Open Space Uses and Actrvibes ❑ El El � �/ K ❑ ❑ ❑ DC4 Materials A Ex[enor Elcrcien[s and Finishes ❑ B Signoge ❑ C Ligh El 11 D Trees, Landscape and Hardscape1OtL11r ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 135 DOWNTOWN STREET STANDARDS Intent GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE Implementation of Downtown Street Standards will ensure that a complete- streets approach to circulation design is built as envisioned in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan. Additionally, the Standards would ensure that a unified, consistently applied design of streetscape improvements are constructed throughout Downtown. The City, other public agencies, private utility companies and private developers would be required to adhere to the Standards when constructing all new street improvements and any major replacement or repairs. The Standards document should include general requirements and design elements. General Requirements The General Requirements should classify and locate downtown 'street types', describe the required street type plan and section, and dimension all essential design elements of each street type for all public rights -of- way. The General Guidelines should generally describe the: • Roadway— measured from face -of -curb to face -of -curb within the right - of -way; the roadway includes travel and turn lanes, curbside parking and protected bikeways, bike lanes, bus, accommodation for potential future trolley infrastructure, landscaped medians, etc. • Sidewalk— measured from development property line to face -of -curb within the right -of -way; in some instances sidewalks may extend into development easements or setbacks 36 1 PROJECTS RIGHT -OF -WAY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE STANDARD SECTION ELEMENTS Traffic: Two -way; Two 11 -ft. travel lanes, one 11 -ft. left -turn lane Parking: 7 -ft. 6 -in. parallel lane, each side of street Sidewalk: 26 ft. wide, each side of street Bicycle: 7 -ft. protected bikeway, each side of street Intersections: Laid -down corners, staggered continental crosswalks, bike boxes Curbs: 1 -ft. concrete Paving: Scored concrete, tinted concrete, accent pavers and asphalt Trees: Canopy, accent Landscape: Shrubs and groundcover in 4 -ft. x 6 -ft. tree wells and curb extensions Lighting: Roadway and sidewalk Furnishings: Benches, trash receptacles, bike racks Staggered Continental Crosswalk Benches, Bike Racks, Litter Receptacles Landscaped Curb Extension with Accent Trees Travel /Turn Lanes Parking Lane Canopy Trees Protected Bikeway Sidewalk Lighting Scored Concrete Accent Pavers Bike Box Roadway Lighting Retail Street Plan YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN —DRAFT 1 37 Design Elements The design elements prescribe specific design and specifications of all roadways and sidewalks for each street type. The design elements are the following: • Sidewalk and Roadway Zones— identify the character and arrangement of 'functional zones' within sidewalks and roadway lanes. Provide detailed dimensioned layouts (plans and sections) for all elements within each sidewalk zone and roadway lane • Sidewalk and Roadway Details— provide construction design details for all key elements within the right -of -way • Street Furniture Elements— identify the type, location, and material specifications for lighting, benches, bicycle racks, landscape planting lists, etc. SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY ZONES EXAMPLE Building Zone (BZ) The area immediately adjacent to the building facade. This zone accommodates retail displays, cafe tables /seating, and minor building projections such as downspouts. This zone is interrupted at doorways, corners and driveways. 38 1 PROJECTS Pedestrian Zone (PZ) An unobstructed area for pedestrian through - movement, free of cafe seating, sandwich boards, signal poles, utility poles, etc. This zone should not be interrupted by driveways on the Retail Street. Furnishings /Landscape Zone (FLZ) This is the location of all elements supporting pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle use of the right -of -way, including sign poles, lighting, street furniture, landscape, rain gardens and bicycle parking facilities. This zone is interrupted at corners and driveways. 1 PZ FLZ PBZ DZ 3' 7' 4' 7' 5' 26' r Furnishings /Landscape Zone (FLZ) This is the location of all elements supporting pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle use of the right -of -way, including sign poles, lighting, street furniture, landscape, rain gardens and bicycle parking facilities. This zone is interrupted at corners and driveways. SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY DETAILS EXAMPLE m 0 M N L Landscaped Planting Bed Scored Concrete •,••• -• . Concrete Band (Typ.) • - -�••• Accent Pavers ••••• Medium Broom Finish Direction Shown (Typ.) iJ --- ••- ••-- -•• - -• • ••••. Expansion or no Construction Joint (Typ.) ME �""..... no ... "--" Concrete Protected Bikeway Concrete Banding (Typ.) •- Scored Concrete Medium Broom Finish � ` Direction Shown (Typ.) Concrete Curb . ' I L Tree Well with Grate No no ME no C� >1 i t t:c J0 L F-d 11-12' 1 6' Ill 4' Ill 5' [112' [ Z' Ill 3' 7' 4' 7 5' BZ PZ FLZ PBZ IF DZ 26' N STREET FURNITURE ELEMENTS EXAMPLE Sidewalk Lighting • Manufacturer —Kim Lighting • Model— Bounce, single luminaire, 10 -ft. pole height • Finish — Platinum Silver YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 139 40 1 PROJECTS ti IMPLEMENTATION INTRODUCTION Yakima Downtown Master Plan implementation requires the identification of public actions that will produce a sustained and widespread private market reaction. Revitalization of Downtown Yakima will require the expenditure of City financial and staff resources to 'prime the pump' for private development. The Implementation Strategy identifies a concise list of manageable game- changing and essential projects that best address the project objectives and in turn will result in significant positive change and substantial private investment. The implementation measures, primarily investments in physical infrastructure improvements (including associated planning, programming, design, engineering and construction) should be initiated substantially by the City of Yakima and in some instances through coordination with the private development sector as public - private partnerships. Additionally, to ensure consistency with the Yakima Downtown Master Plan proposals, regulating policies, plans, ordinances, guidelines and financing strategies will need to be either updated or created by the City and consultants. Adoption of these documents will be required of the Yakima City Council, or other regulating bodies. All the projects identified will require coordination and leadership by the City of Yakima. In some instances public - private partnerships will need to be established. It is recommended that a single point -of contact staff position be created to coordinate and manage these projects through implementation. As an oversight body, it is recommended that the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee be repurposed into an 'Implementation Oversight Committee'. This committee would review plan implementation proposals and provide recommendations to the City Council for any expenditure of public resources throughout the life of the implementation plan. 42 1 IMPLEMENTATION The implementation strategy details the key steps the City wi I I need to take to establish immediate momentum and maintain a focused revitalization effort over a five- year timeframe. Elements of the implementation strategy include: Implementation Oversight Appointing an Implementation Oversight Committee provides the necessary ongoing advocacy for implementation of the Master Plan. An outline of the committee's roles and responsibilities are provided. Schedule The schedule outlines the sequence for implementing the game- changer, essential projects and necessary regulatory updates within the first five years. Action Plans The necessary actions needed to implement the game- changer and essential projects, and necessary regulatory updates are identified. Each project or regulatory update incorporates the necessary steps required to initiate the project, and subsequent steps needed to complete the projectwithin specific timelines and with assigned responsibilities. Where applicable, probable cost or fee estimates are provided. Retail Strategy Recommended actions, a timeline, and responsibilities for encouraging retail revitalization and establishing priority areas for incentivizing specific retail development concentrations along the Yakima Avenue corridor is provided. The complete Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study is included in the Appendix. Finance Financing implementation of the Downtown Master Plan will likely come from a variety of sources. A list of Federal, State and Local funding sources is identified. Once the Yakima City Council arrives at an agreement on the implementation projects, the responsibilities, schedules, and specific financing strategies should be finalized. IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT In an effort to shepherd the Master Plan and implementation projects through to completion an Implementation Oversight Committee made up of the Master Plan steering committee and supplemented with additional City department and agencies representatives is essential for plan success. The Oversight Committee should: • Be formally appointed by City Council • Receive support from City staff regarding necessary data and information needs, scheduling of regular meetings and preparation of an annual report and briefing materials • Meet at regular intervals throughout the life of the Master Plan implementation to review and provide recommendations to the City and Council on implementation progress • Prepare an annual report and briefing to City Council The following is an outline of the three fundamental elements of an Oversight Committee. Committee Members The Oversight Committee should include a diverse and representative group of downtown members including property and business owners, representatives of downtown business associations and advocacy groups, and City departments, agencies, and commissions. Oversight Committee members might be representatives of: • Downtown Business Improvement District • Downtown Redevelopment Agency • Downtown Business Association • City Transportation, Planning and Public Works • Housing Authority and Parking Commission • Transit Agency • City Council and Planning Commission • Downtown Owner ■ Property Owner Committee Purpose The Oversight Committee should meet regularlyto review implementation progress, and identify opportunities for advancing implementation efforts. Tasks of the Oversight Committee should include: ■ Meeting Monthly • Keeping the Master Plan 'Alive and Breathing' • Tackling topics and components of the Master Plan, setting goals, finding community members to engage in goals, advocating for goals, and creating committees to achieve goals • Seeing this plan through • Recognizing that City support is essential for plan success • Recognizing that accomplishments of the Master Plan are the result of a community -wide effort Committee Annual Report The Oversight Committee should prepare an annual report. An annual report and briefing to City Council identifies implementation progress and provides a basis for establishing partnerships and prioritization of City funds for implementation projects. The annual report should include: • An update on accomplishments for the last year • An updated list of Master Plan accomplishments since the start of the plan • The committee's immediate goals for the near future YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN - DRAFT 1 43 SCHEDULE Implementation of all identified projects should be initiated within five years of Yakima Downtown Master Plan adoption. Yakima Plaza 'Retail Main Street' Public Market ** Yakima Avenue Downtown Parking Strategy Replacement Parking Lot GDiversion Study Policy Updates G) Zoning Ordinance Update (D Design Guidelines 10 Downtown Street Standards * The streetscape concepts and preliminary c be developed concurrently with the develo 44 1 IMPLEMENTATION YEAR 1 1 YEAR 2 1 YEAR 3 I YEAR 4 ! YEAR 5 Start Construction Documents fI Start Start Construction Documents i Start onceptual cost estimates should oment of the Plaza design. Construction - Documents I Start Start Construction Documents Construct Construction Documents L Construct ** Following Plan adoption a Public Market Feasibility Study should be initiated and a Request for Qualifications should be solicited by the City.