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16-27RESOLUTION NO. 16 -27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER (THE CITY), FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO TRANSMIT EXHIBIT A AS THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE FORWARD PINELLAS COMPLETE STREET GRANT PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY'S COUNCIL, THE CITY'S GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, "complete streets" is a design concept contextualizing the relationship between the streets and their surrounding area that endeavors to provide accessible and efficient connections between home, school, work, recreation, and retail destinations for all, regardless of age or ability, by improving pedestrian and vehicular environments and supporting economic growth and community stability; and WHEREAS, Forward Pinellas has a competitive funding program for "complete streets" concept planning and design; and WHEREAS, representatives of the Skycrest Neighborhood Association and other interested citizens approached the City requesting the City's participation in the Forward Pinellas Complete Street Grant Program (hereinafter referred to as Program) for the development of a "complete streets" conceptual design plan; and WHEREAS, the City desires to develop a "complete streets" concept and design plan for Drew Street (S.R. 590) from North Ft. Harrison Avenue to U.S. Highway 19 (hereinafter referred to as the Project), which could serve to enhance the connectivity between the City's Downtown Community Redevelopment Area and the US 19 /Drew Street Activity Center, if the City elects to implement the plan; and WHEREAS, Exhibit "A" is the City's grant application, and it describes the Project and provides a cost estimate to complete concept planning process, prepare design concepts, and finalize documents related to the "complete streets" plan; and WHEREAS, the City commits to a contribution of $50,000.00 toward the Project, which is in the form of $25,000.00 in -kind services and $25,000.00 direct funding, and the City expects Forward Pinellas to match the City's contribution, via the Program, to help the City create the plan for the Project; , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Council supports the proposed Project, as described in Exhibit "A" with the addition of the block from North Osceola Avenue to North Ft. Resolution No. 16 -27 Harrison Avenue, and authorizes the Community Development Coordinator or Designee to transmit to Forward Pinellas as the City's application for the Program. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately after adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 5 day of December , 2016. rte (\crl\Ckof George N. Cretekos Mayor Approved a; ,• form: Attest: Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney -foe- Rosemarie Call City Clerk 2 Resolution No. 16 -27 0 EXHIBIT A APPLICATION FOR CONCEPT PLANNING GRANT D W s T E A E L L DREW ST FROM N FORT HARRISON AVE To US HWY19 Iga FORWARD COMPLETE STREETS /+ PINELLAS PROGRAM 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS D R E W s T A L L 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Overview 1 1.2 Project Contact 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 2.1 Project Location 2 2.2 Jurisdiction 2 2.3 Land Use Characteristics 4 2.4 Street Characteristics 4 2.5 Sidewalks and Bicycle Facilities 6 2.6 Transit Service 8 2.7 Street Lighting 8 2.8 Safety Concerns 10 2.9 Plans & Special Designations 10 2.10 Community Destinations 14 2.11 Demographic Characteristics 15 2.12 Project Cost 16 2.13 Project Timeline 16 3.0 PROJECT IMPACT 18 3.1 Safer Drew Street (Vision Zero) 18 3.2 Better Mobility & Accessibility 18 3.3 Stronger Local Economy 18 4.0 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 21 APPENDIX 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The City of Clearwater (City) is seeking funding assistance through the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Program to develop a Complete Street Concept Plan for Drew Street from N Fort Harrison Avenue to US Highway 19 (Project). The City's primary goals for this Project are to: • Balance accessibility for all modes of transportation within the corridor • Enhance safety, comfort, and function for all users, especially pedestrians and bicyclists • Encourage economic revitalization and reinvestment along Drew Street and within surrounding neighborhoods The Project has the strong support of local communities who asked the City to pursue the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets grant. Residents, businesses, and schools see the potential to make Drew Street safer, more livable, and a better street for commerce. Complete Street improvements on Drew Street would work in harmony with a broad spectrum of city and countywide plans, especially those addressing designated activity centers on both ends of the Project. The estimated cost of Complete Street conceptual planning for the 4.2 -mile Project is $100,000 (see Section 2.12). The Project in- cludes an extensive public process to reimagine mobility and ac- cessibility on this important regional thoroughfare and residential and commercial street. The intent of the Forward Pinellas Complete Streets Program is to promote transportation improve- ments that serve as a catalyst for transformative change within a corridor or activity center. 1.2 PROJECT CONTACT City planner Ellen Crandall will serve as the point of contact for this application. ELLEN CRANDALL Senior Planner Planning & Development Department City of Clearwater E: Ellen.Crandall @myclearwater.com PH: 727.562.4836 I F: 727.562.4735 1 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION US Highway 19 2.1 PROJECT LOCATION The proposed Complete Street Concept Plan will address Drew Street from N Fort Harrison Avenue in Downtown Clearwater to US Highway 19 (see Map 1). The total length of the Project is 4.2 miles. 2.2 AGENCY JURISDICTION Roadway Drew Street within the Project limits is under the jurisdiction of the following agencies. Map 1 and Figure 1 below show the location and extent of each agency's jurisdiction. • City of Clearwater • Pinellas County • Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) N Ft Harrison Av City of Clearwater (0.25 mi.) FIGURE 1 ROADWAY JURISDICTION DREW ST (PROJECT AREA) T Cl) MOM Pinellas County (1.4 mi.) FDOT (2.6 mi.) Abutting Properties Most properties abutting Drew Street within the Project corridor are entirely within the City of Clearwater incorporated area (see Appendix Map A -1). The incorporated area is governed by City land use policy and develop- ment regulations. 23®.11©a ©v D IN MO E E 4 A L L MAP 1 Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor PROJECT LOCATION AND AGENCY JURISDICTION Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 a Martin Luf Drew Sr c+, N Ft E 0 LEGEND CI-N 3 Project Corridor Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) Jurisdiction City County State City of Clearwater Project Corridor I'd 3 2.3 LAND USE CHARACTERISTICS Existing Land Use The Project corridor has a diverse mix of urban land uses ranging in intensity from low- medium density residential to light industrial. Retail /office is the predominant land use with the bulk of this use located east of Duncan Avenue and extending to US Highway 19. From Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to Duncan Avenue, the corridor is almost entirely single - family residential except for small -scale commercial nodes at NE Cleveland Street and Duncan Avenue. From N Fort Harrison Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, the corridor is largely retail, light industrial, and office uses. The land use character of five distinct areas along Drew Street within the Project corridor are described on page 5. Future Land Use The Future Land Use Plan generally reflects the existing land use patterns within the Project corridor (see Appendix Map A -2), however, greater density and intensity are planned within certain areas. For more on future land use planning, refer to Section 2.9. 2.4 STREET CHARACTERISTICS Drew Street an automobile- dominated arterial thoroughfare that provides a secondary east -west travel option north of Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Drew Street serves local and regional traffic. Traffic and Level of Service The average annual daily traffic (AADT) and operating level of service (LOS) on Drew Street are shown by segment in the following: 4 Drew Street Segment AADT (2015) Myrtle Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Ave 12,700 Missouri Ave to Betty Ln 19,700 Lake Ave to Keene Rd 26,500 Hercules Ave to Belcher Rd 23,500 Old Coachman Rd to US Hwy 19 36,892 Drew Street Segment US Hwy 19 to NE Coachman Rd Ft Harrison Ave to Missouri Ave Missouri Ave to Highland Ave Highland Ave to N Saturn Ave N Saturn Ave to NE Coachman Rd LOS (2016) F C C C C Typical Street Sections Drew Street has two street section types within the Project corridor, as described below: • Four -Lane Undivided This typical section exists along the segment from N Fort Harrison Avenue to Duncan Avenue. Right -of -way widths along this segment range from approximately 62 feet to 78 feet. • Four -Lane Divided with 2 -Way Center Turn Lanes /Raised Medians This typical section exists along the segment from Duncan Avenue to US Highway 19. Right -of -way widths along this segment range from approximately 101 feet to 108 feet. D IRI E B� 4 A L L LAND USES ABUTTING THE PROJECT CORRIDOR Character: Downtown Industrial N Ft Harrison Ave to Martin Luther King Jr Ave. This location of Downtown retains some of its historic industrial character. Newer uses include convenience commercial and office uses. Character: Downtown and In -Town Neighborhoods Martin Luther King Jr Ave to Duncan Ave. This segment of Drew Street is almost entirely residential except for the small -scale commercial nodes at NE Cleveland Street and Duncan Avenue and the Clearwater Golf Course and Country Club. Character: Retail /Services Strip l' Duncan Ave to Belcher Rd. In this segment, the residential character transitions to retail /office, warehouse, and automotive uses. A private school, church, and small linear park are also found here. Character: Institutional /Athletics 0 Belcher Rd to Old Coachman Rd. The major extent of Drew Street in this location is lined by the St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus, City athletic fields, and a City library. To a lesser extent are retail /office buildings, single family residences, churches, and a drainage. Character: Highway Commercial Old Coachman Rd to US Hwy 19. As Drew Street approaches the major highway, retail /office uses have a larger footprint. The Duke Energy utility corridor and trail traverse this segment. Street Frontages The character of the street frontage along Drew Street within the Project area generally corresponds to four different development typologies. This section and the photos on page 7 describe the different street frontages beginning with larger scale development patterns then moving down the scale to finer grained varieties. Frontage Type 0: The first street frontage type is a building with a deep parking lot organized with multiple parking aisles. These buildings, mostly retail shopping centers, tend to have a large footprint and are setback a great distance from Drew Street (and from pedestrians on the sidewalk). Some buildings do not face Drew Street. This frontage type is most prevalent in the highway commercial area between Old Coachman Road and US Highway 19, although it exists intermittently along the corridor. Examples of this typology include Kanes Furniture and Campus Walk on the eastern end of the Project corridor. Frontage Type 0: The predominant street frontage type along Drew Street within the Project corridor is a building with one or two bays of front yard parking. Many of these buildings are retail strip centers oriented to Drew Street. Site constraints on shallow parcels limit the installation of landscaping, and parking spaces or drive aisles often abut the full length of the adjacent right -of -way. These frontages in particular stand to benefit from right-of-way - related solutions as their redevelopment potential is limited under existing conditions. Frontage Type ©: The third type of street frontage found on Drew Street is a building near the street with a parking lot on the side or rear yard area. These buildings, which include retail, office, and multi - family residential, typically face Drew Street. Some land- 6 scaping exists along the frontage (e.g., parking lot buffers). Examples of this frontage type include the Social Security Administration office, Florida Spine Institute, and Behar Eye Center. As the most pedestrian- oriented of the four described, this street frontage type sets the standard for building `build -to' lines, scale, and orientation to Drew Street. Frontage Type 0: The fourth and final street frontage type in the Project area is associated with single - family residential use. This residential typology has front building setbacks of varying distances. Front yard parking on a driveway leading to a garage is typical. Speed Limits and School Zones Speed limits along Drew Street within the Project corridor range from 25 to 45 miles - per -hour (see Appendix Map A -3). Four school zones are located on Drew Street within the Project corridor. Some of these zones do not have a lower speed limit during the journey to school hours. Crossing guards are stationed at Keene Road and mid -block between N Orion Avenue and N Corona Avenue. 2.5 SIDEWALK & BICYCLE FACILITIES The corridor has sidewalks of varying widths and discontinuous sidewalks from N Betty Lane to mid -block near N Jefferson Avenue (see Map 2 on page 8). Pedestrian crossings can be intimidating on this heavily traveled and fast - moving street, especially on wider segments. These conditions create a Tess than optimal environment for vulnerable users. The corridor has discontinuous bike lanes west of Jupiter Avenue (see Appendix Map A -4). (Continued on page 8.) R ®,tea 111® 4 E W A L L FOR BEN a 727482 -3150 4 MAP 2 Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS Keene Road, which intersects Drew Street, has bicycle lanes. Trails within the Project corridor include the Pinellas Trail near Downtown and the Progress Energy Trail east of Old Coachman Road. 2.6 TRANSIT SERVICE Existing transit service within and proximate to the Project corridor is identified below and depicted in Map 3. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) • Route 67 - 1 -hour headways • Route 76 - 1 -hour headways Jolley Trolley • Coastal Route - 1 -hour headways Clearwater Ferry • Downtown Clearwater Dock - 1 -hour headways Additional transit service is not currently proposed along Drew Street in the Project corridor. However, Forward Pinellas is pres- ently studying the SR 60 corridor, which encompasses Drew Street, to identify potential multimodal improvements including transit service between Clearwater Beach and Tampa Internation- al Airport. The SR 60 Multimodal Implementation Strategies study is projected to be completed in fall 2017. 2.7 STREET LIGHTING Street lighting on Drew Street within the Project corridor consists of overhead Cobrahead lighting spaced at standard intervals. Illumination deficiencies will be assessed during the Project. D C© R E 4 IA L L MAP 3 TRANSIT ROUTES Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 T GL_ TM._.t T ? .�._. � __,f._.�r. t-_ _.t . ,_.�-~ ,.�., _• t?° ! - °-TT ! T T T TT T —4'1-4 t TT t T Not shown on map: Clearwater Ferry Downtown Clearwater Dock (42 Drew Street) LEGEND Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) Bus Stop Bus Routes PSTA Route 67 °-° - PSTA Route 76 -°• -••-• Jolley Trolley - Coastal -- Jolley Trolley - Beach December 2016 9 2.8 SAFETY CONCERNS Map 4 on page 11 shows the location of the 1,870 crashes having occurred over the past five years (2011 -2016) on Drew Street within the Project corridor. Table 1 shows the crash data by category. Since October 2011, the crashes have resulted in five deaths and 246 injuries to users of Drew Street. Involved in the crashes were 34 pedestrians, 42 bicycle riders, and 45 motorcycle riders. TABLE 1: CRASH DATA, 2011 -2016 Drew Street from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Highway 19 Type All Crashes With Injuries With Fatalities Total Crashes 1,870 246 5 Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle 34 42 45 21 19 24 2 1 1 2.9 PLANS & SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS Forward Pinellas Countywide Plan Strategies The Transit - Oriented Land Use Vision Map (see Appendix Map A -5) in Forward Pinellas' Countywide Plan Strategies depicts the segment of Drew Street within the Project corridor as a Supporting Multi - modal Corridor flanked by two activity centers. Where Drew Street intersects US Highway 19 is designated as a Major Activity Center. The western -most segment of the Project corridor is designated as a Special Activity Center. Additionally, the Project corridor intersects with two Supporting Multimodal Corridors: N Hercules Avenue and N Belcher Road. A Secondary Corridor is designated at 10 N Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street. These special designations indicate areas that are most suitable to accommodate higher densities and intensities in coordination with transit service and other multimodal transportation. Clearwater Comprehensive Plan The Clearwater Comprehensive establishes a Citywide Design Structure to guide redevelopment along important corridors such as Drew Street. From Myrtle Avenue to US Highway 19, the plan envisions the creation of walkable communities and livable neigh- borhoods on Drew Street through redevelopment, lot consolida- tion, transit accessibility, and streetscape improvements (Policy A.5.4.6). Where Drew Street intersects N Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, the plan calls for preservation of walkability /livability elements and support of residential, office and institutional uses (Policy A.5.4.3). Where Drew Street intersects Missouri Avenue, the plan supports the development of affordable housing, mixed - use development, and streetscape improvements. Planned future land uses within the Project corridor are shown in Appendix Map A -2. US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan and Development Standards The adopted US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan identifies the area between Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard as a Regional Center. Regional centers are positioned as favored locations for high- intensity office, residential, retail, institutional, and sports and entertainment uses (retail /offices uses up to 2.5 FAR and • E 100 § D R E 4 A L L MAP 4 CRASHES Proposed "Complete Street" Corrido Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 • as - _n_tso.loarsa=a-aa.raa.a .a aafa1a3•-aaa .,aaa'aa aaa. aaJl aaa.,aa.aa a i f.aaaaaaaaa • • • • •• • • `M N , • • awe ••• • •• • • •• • •••M•••• •M11•11MONM • • • •••■••••••••■ •• • ••t. • MM • • • • • •p• = aaaa=a =n amaarr11M,peleara._...a'aszralaa .. s eta- aaaoza .... LEGEND Crash Location (October 1, 2011— October 31, 2016) • • • • • • • Source: Forward Pinellas, 2016. 11 Section 2.9 Plans & Special Designations continued. residential uses up to 50 units per acre). Public investments in streetscape and transit service are envisioned to increase the potential for these centers to serve as attractive, regionally - competitive, mixed -use destinations. To define the pedestrian realm and create a distinctive sense of place, the plan calls for minimal to no building setbacks, consistent building heights, and parking in midblock and rear yard locations. The US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan identifies pedestrian and transit- oriented frontages along major streets crossing US Highway 19 including Drew Street. For these Type A Street Frontages, development standards limit front setbacks, prohibit parking in front of buildings, and require buildings oriented to public sidewalks /pedestrian areas along streets. To implement the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan vision, the City is currently processing amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code to include customized zoning and development standards for the corridor. Clearwater Downtown Community Redevelopment Area The Project area borders 1.5 miles of the Clearwater Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) as shown in Map 5. The 488 -acre CRA consists of six distinct districts created to guide development and redevelopment within Downtown. While the districts range in the desired mix and intensity of land uses, all aspire to support multimodal travel through infrastructure, urban design, and streetscape improvements. Emphasis is placed on pedestrian accessibility and comfort. Design guidelines in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan provide a framework for: • Enhancing the built environment • Achieving quality contextual design • Achieving design that implements character district visions 12 • Creating a pedestrian- oriented environment built upon the City's history and activities • Encouraging a diversity of architectural styles • Providing design flexibility The Downtown Redevelopment Plan specifically calls for new development on Drew Street in the Old Bay District to be oriented toward the street to encourage pedestrian activity. In the Town Lake District, the plan allows neighborhood -scale commercial and office uses at Drew Street and Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to serve daily /convenience needs of the immediate neighborhood. Imagine Clearwater Downtown Waterfront Vision The western portion of the Project corridor is located within the planning area for the Imagine Clearwater Downtown Waterfront Vision. If embraced by the community, the vision and strategy will guide a major transformation of the area. The draft vision depicts more walkable space to support major events in Coachman Park and other Downtown venues. A guiding principle of the vision states, "Safe, convenient, reliable, and multi -modal links will be provided between the waterfront and the rest of Clearwater." The vision plan will be considered by City Council in early 2017. Clearwater Economic Development Strategic Plan A goal of the 2011 Economic Development Strategic Plan is the development of sites and buildings to accommodate higher intensity employment opportunities in strategic locations. An identified strategic location for an Employment Center Overlay appropriate for higher intensity commercial office development is the area between Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. D R E 4 A L L MAP 5 CITY ACTIVITY CENTERS • Me..- .MVO,, Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 1 Pin 1101111110Pliell Drew St Hercules Ave m a Old Coachman Rd LEGEND Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Target Employment Center Activity Center Source: City of Clearwater, 2016 13 2.10 COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS A significant array of community focal points is located within a five to 10- minute walk of Drew Street in the Project area (see Appendix Map A -6). In addition to abundant opportunities for daily needs shopping and services at corridor businesses, popular nearby destinations include: • Schools (Skycrest Elementary School, Clearwater Academy, Delphi Academy, and Skycrest Christian School) • St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus • Parks (Coachman Park, Crest Lake Park, Marymount Park, Walter C. Campbell Park, Northeast Coachman Park, Coachman Ridge Park, and Sid Lickton Park) • Recreation centers (North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex and Long Center) • Libraries (Clearwater Main Library and Clearwater East Library) • Professional league athletic facilities (Jack Russell Stadium, Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex, and Bright House Field) • Clearwater Golf Course and Country Club • Drew Street Fishing Pier Numerous large and small employers are located within a 10- minute walk of the Project corridor including St. Petersburg College, Pinellas County Schools (Skycrest Elementary), KnowB4, Frank Crum, Clearwater Golf Course and Country Club, and the City of Clearwater. 14 2.11 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS Select demographic characteristics of the population residing within one - half -mile or a 10- minute walk of Drew Street within the Project corridor are provided in Table 2. For comparison, the table also provides citywide and countywide population data. Within the Project corridor, the minority population and the low - income population (populations addressed in the Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898) represent a greater share of the total population than in the City and County. The population under age 18 (children) and occupied housing units with no vehicle available (transportation disadvantaged) are proportionately higher within the Project Corridor than in the City and County. The median household income is lower within the Project corridor than in the City and County. In Table 3, the demographics of specific segments of the Project corridor are provided for further comparison. The segment from Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to Duncan Avenue has the highest percentage minority population and population below poverty level. The segment from Old Coachman Road to US Highway 19 has the highest percentage of persons under age 18 (children). The segment from N Fort Harrison Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Avenue has the highest percentage occupied housing units with no vehicle available. D R E W 8 4 A L TABLE 2: DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON - PROJECT CORRIDOR, CITY, AND COUNTY Drew Street from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Highway 19 Description Project Corridors City of Clearwater Pinellas County Minority 43.73% 28.53% 24.07% Under age 18 21.57% 12.5% 17.39% Age 65 and over 11.11% 21.3% 22.06% Median household income $31,371 $43,306 $45,574 Population below poverty level 20.42% 16.1% 14.35% Occupied housing units with no vehicle 20.31% 11.8% 9.07% Includes the area within % -mile walkshed of the Project corridor (walkshed). Source: 2010 -2014 American Community Survey 5 -year estimates. TABLE 3: DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON - PROJECT CORRIDOR SEGMENTS Drew Street from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Highway 19 N Fort Harrison Av to Martin Luther King Duncan Av to Belcher Rd to OId OId Coachman Rd to Description Martin Luther King Jr Av1 Jr Av to Duncan Avs Belcher Rd' Coachman Rds US Hwy 191 Minority 40.04% 50.59% 37.62% 37.56% 44.09% Under age 18 20.44% 20.62% 21.32% 23.98% 26.49% Age 65 and over 18.28% 10.42% 11.91% 9.81% 7.06% Median household income $26,926 $27,014 $36,250 $36,042 $41,534 Population below poverty level 18.83% 23.51% 19.11% 15.74% 17.56% Occupied housing units with no vehicle 29.44% 23.90% 13.74% 13.99% 14.88% 'Includes the area within' /: -mile of the Project segment (walkshed). Source: 2010 -2014 American Community Survey 5 -year estimates. 15 2.12 PROJECT COST The estimated total cost of the Project is $100,000. An outline of the scope of services and associated cost esti- mate by task is shown in Figure 2. Grant Request The City's request for Project funding from Forward Pinellas is $50,000. City Matching Funds City matching funds valued at $50,000 shall be allocated as follows: • $25,000 - Monetary funds • $25,000 - In -kind services The value of in -kind services by task is identified below: • TASK 1: $2,000 • TASK 2: $4,000 • TASK 3: $7,000 • TASK 4: $3,000 • TASK S: $9,000 TOTAL: $25,000 2.13 PROJECT TIMELINE The anticipated timeframe to complete the concept plan- ning process, prepare design concepts, and document outcomes is 8 months (see Figure 3). 16 FIGURE 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES OUTLINE & COST ESTIMATE Drew Street Complete Street Concept Plan TASK 1: PROJECT KICKOFF (TEAM) $10,000 Develop project management plan Gather existing data Collect additional data (as needed)* Conduct walking tour Prepare community participation plan* TASK 2: DISCOVERY $26,000 Analyze and map data Review conditions in the field Interview key stakeholders* Host community kickoff event and walking audits* Field community survey* TASK 3: PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA $32,000 Prepare preliminary design concepts and evaluation criteria Host community meeting (review draft concepts and criteria and provide feedback)* Synthesize community input Present preliminary design ideas TASK 4: UPDATED DESIGN CONCEPTS & DECISION MAKING $20,000 Update design concepts Host community open house (present updated concepts and obtain feedback)* Draft plan document TASK 5: OUTREACH & COORDINATION $12,000 Create Project branding* Develop and distribute Project communications* Coordinate agency reviews* GRAND TOTAL $100,000 * Led and substantially performed by City staff. SEVINUIEN R E W s T Grant Award /Team Assignment Kickoff /Discovery Outreach /Engagement Design Concepts Implementation Plan Plan Document A L WINTER 2017 FIGURE 3 PROJECT SCHEDULE SPRING 2017 SUMMER 2017 FALL 2017 WihoWN WINTER 2018 • • 1 • lb e 8 17 3.0 PROJECT IMPACT The community stands to be Safer, Better, and Stronger from the outcomes of Complete Street planning for Drew Street between the Downtown and US Highway 19 Activity Centers. 3.1 SAFER DREW STREET (VISION ZERO) An expected outcome of Complete Street improvements along Drew Street is to reduce the number of crashes and related injuries and to prevent fatalities (Vision Zero). Of the 75 crashes involving a pedestrian or bicyclist, 40 injuries and three fatalities were reported. Through the Project, the City and community would aspire to increase safety for all users of Drew Street, but especially vulnerable users such as the children and people without access to a car that frequently use Drew Street. A complete sidewalk network, wider sidewalks (in some locations), and better separation of the pedestrian realm from vehicular travel lanes would improve pedestrian safety and comfort. Other potential safety enhancements could include ADA ramps, high - visibility crosswalks, and pedestrian countdown timers. Enhanced sidewalks and crossings would make safer walking environments for numerous children who travel the corridor on school days. The potential for lane reductions, curb extensions, and possibly roundabouts in suitable locations would create shorter crossing distances to accommodate non - motorized travel. Vehicle -to- vehicle conflict points in a roundabout configuration reduces the potential for severe injuries and fatalities as compared to conventional inter- sections. 18 3.2 BETTER MOBILITY & ACCESSIBILITY Better integration of transportation facilities for all modes of travel as a result of Complete Street improvements would improve overall mobility within the Project corridor. Complete pedestrian and bicycle facilities and safer, more convenient means of crossing Drew Street would make the street more appealing for non - motorized travel. Enhanced trail connectivity on the east and west ends of the Project would serve the numerous bicycle commuters and recreational users who use these trails. The location of bus stops, design of bus shelters, and traffic signal timing could enhance access to and the efficiency of transit. Improved operational performance of intersections could help offset any Project - related effects on traffic flows. Buffered or protected bicycle lanes would take bikes off sidewalks. Additional bicycle parking opportunities would encourage biking to local destinations. 3.3 STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMY A multimodal transportation system is a key driver to the local planning discussed in Section 2.9. Complete Street improvements on Drew Street would complement planned redevelopment in two Activity Centers and special designation locations within the corridor. Already, the Project corridor is undergoing renewal (see text boxes on page 19 and 20). Local planning requirements have been effective in generating greater pedestrian orientation of new development activity, which translates to better transit accessibility. YS©o©© ©a n E © ®4 D A L L Multimodal transportation options connecting the Downtown and US Highway 19 Activity Centers should help stimulate the types of mixed -use development envisioned by adopted city and county- wide plans. The special designations afford areas within the Project corridor the most permissive density and intensity standards. Accessibility is of central importance to urban development and commerce. Studies show that customers spend more when they walk or bike to local business districts. The Project is also an oppor- tunity to incorporate green infrastructure such as bioswales and tree pits within the right -of -way to increase functionality and beauty. Improving the safety, comfort, and aesthetic qualities of a dynamic corridor like Drew Street are reliable measures for attracting people and boosting economic vitality and value. DREW STREET RENEWAL STORIES DOWNTOWN N Fort Harrison and Martin Luther King Jr Avenues Recent redevelopment on Drew Street in this area includes two corners at N Ft Harrison Avenue. More good news is that there are sound opportunities for more redevelopment of existing structures, development of vacant lots, and addition of more beautifying land- scaping in this area. A large portion of the area is zoned Downtown, which strongly encourages building placement near the street. Zero or minimal front yard setbacks continue the historic development. The importance of increasing connectivity to Downtown is seen in several special designations applied to this area such as the Community Redevelopment Area, Regional Activity Center (Comprehensive Plan), and Special Activity Center (Countywide Plan TOD Land Use Vision). DOWNTOWN AND IN -TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS Martin Luther King Jr and Duncan Avenues Established and growing neighborhoods in this area of Drew Street are critical to supporting local retail and services. Seven new single - family homes have been constructed one block north of Drew Street at Ridgewood Street and Edgewood Avenue. These residential side streets are pedestrian - friendly and inviting. Greater walking and biking connectivity to nearby businesses will benefit the residential neighborhood and retail and services. Local planning requirements allow building placement close to the sidewalk. This is best seen in the recent development Country Club Townhomes at the corner of N Betty Lane and Drew Street. The front doors face Drew Street and N Betty Lane and parking is located behind buildings. These conditions create opportunity for dynamic street life and set the standard for future development. 19 Drew Street Renewal Stories continued. RETAIL /SERVICE STk►E Duncan Avenue and Belcher Road The Chainwheel Drive property at Keene Road redeveloped in 2010 and, thereafter, received a City beautification award. This business enhances the streetscape and makes the environment safer by locating its frontage on Drew Street and minimizing the parking area between the building and street. Smaller buildings and tenant spaces in this area allow for a diverse mix of retail and services. The smaller scale is pedestrian - friendly. Local planning requirements allow flexi- bility to continue the minimal front building setback as evidenced by recent City approvals for zero to five feet front setbacks. The existing development pattern (building placement) will set the standard for future development. ih S i l Li d IU'JAL /A1HLETICS NOLi Belcher Road to OId Coachman Road. Local planning requirements allow flexibility to maintain the reduced front setbacks as evidenced by recent planning approvals such as the Florida Spine Institute. The building setback of 16 feet from the property line on Drew Street is consistent with retail /office uses in the area. Florida Spine Institute located its primary entrance to Drew Street, limited the amount of parking in the front yard, and installed ample landscaping to create an inviting streetscape. Existing development patterns support the City's site plan decision making. The area's existing pattern of building placement will set the standard for future development. Landscape improvements at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex at OId Coachman Road improve visual aesthetics in the area. Likewise, the St Petersburg College Clearwater Campus has open space, canopy trees, and inviting pedestrian paths emanating from Drew Street. Also, a landscaped median exists near OId Coachman Road /Drew Street intersection. 20 HIGHWAY COMIC '. NODE OId Coachman Road to US Highway 19 There is redevelopment momentum within the retail /office node at Drew Street and US Highway 19. Several buildings, including Campus Walk, have undergone rehabilitation contributing to pedestrian activity and dynamic street life. A pattern of buildings and landscaping abutting the right -of -way and parking in the back or sides is found in this area. The design intent of the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan and Development Standards is to minimize the presence of parking between buildings and the street. Complete Street improve- ments on Drew Street would provide an additional catalyst to fur- ther private property investments that enhance street frontages. 4.0 COMMUNITY SUPPORT The transformation of the Drew Street corridor to a Complete Street has strong community support. The Project was conceived by neighborhood organizations in the surrounding area in the hopes their concerns about safety, aesthetics, and neighborhood stability would be addressed by the Project. The Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition established three strategic priorities for 2017 including: 1) Neighborhood improvements and revitalization; 2) Encouraging and promoting bike and pedestrian trails; and 3) Lessening the negative impact of traffic. The coalition is one of the following five community organizations to provide letters of support for the Project: • Skycrest Neighbors Association • Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition • Clearwater Advocates for Neighborhoods • Intercultural Advocacy Institute and Hispanic Outreach Center • Clearwater Chamber of Commerce These letters and City of Clearwater Resolution 16 -27 committing support for the Project are provided in the Appendix. E C 1111; ICI ii D R E W A L L O Z W a a Q EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT Forthcoming letters to be inserted here. • Skycrest Neighbors Association • Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition • Clearwater Advocates for Neighborhoods • Intercultural Advocacy Institute and Hispanic Outreach Center • Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Executed City of Clearwater Resolution 16 -27 to be inserted here. MAP A -1 PROPERTY OUTSIDE CITY BOUNDARY Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 Nimbus Ave z LEGEND C■01 Project z Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) Unincorporated Area a 4 51 Pete bug Cobga C rarvrabr SPC C Uarwabr Campus 4 a December 2016 MAP A -2 FUTURE LAND USE MAP Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 LEGEND Future Land Use (CBD) Central Business District (CG) Commercial General (CL) Commercial Limited (CN) Commercial Neighborhood (CRD) Community Redevelopment District COMO Project (I) Institutional (IG) Industrial General (IL) Industrial Limited (P) Preservation (R/O /R) Residential /Office /Retail (R/OG) Residential /Office General Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) (R/OL) Residential /Office Limited (R/OS) Recreation /Open Space (RE) Residential Estate (RFH) Resort Facilities High (RH) Residential High (RL) Residential Low (RLM) Residential Low Medium (RM) Residential Medium (RS) Residential Suburban (RU) Residential Urban (T /U) Transportation /Utility (WATER) Water December 2016 MAP A -3 SPEED LIMITS & SCHOOL ZONES Proposed "Complete Street" Corridor Drew St from N Fort Harrison Ave to US Hwy 19 N. Fort Harrison Ave a1 J Highland Ave Drew Sr Hercules Ave LEGEND Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) School Zone Speed Limit (Miles Per Hours) 0 -25 3040 45+ Old Coachman Rd US Highway 19 N December 2016 aue- eloAo!8 91.0Z aagweoe Project Area (0.5 -Mile Buffer) N Fort Harrison Ave Highland Ave Hercules Ave Belcher Rd Myrtle Ave Martin Luther King. 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