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10-09-17 Downtown Plan Work Session MaterialsPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE REPORT TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: M01ff"A Doug Russell, City Manager -X Jarod Nygren, Senior Planner Planning Department 201 1" Avenue East Kalispell, NIT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7940 Fax: (406) 758-7739 www.kalispell.com/planning KGPA-17-02, DRAFT — The Downtown Plan October 9, 2017 (Work Session) BACKGROUND: The DRAFT — The Downtown Plan addresses a number of key topics that affect the future growth and development of Downtown Kalispell. The plan includes a vision for Downtown Kalispell, key issues and strategies, and implementation goals to make the vision a reality. A process to update The Downtown Plan began in the summer of 2014, at which point staff has conducted nu- merous public outreach efforts in order to guide the development of the plan. Downtown Kalispell has become a focal point of conversation and investment for the last few years by both the public and downtown business owners and stakeholders. Those interested in Downtown Kalispell want to know that it has not been forgotten and this plan seeks to address many of the issues that have become known over the last few years. The Kalispell Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing August 15, 2017, to consider The Downtown Plan, which they had previously discussed at three (3) previous work sessions. Staff presented The Downtown Plan, providing the history of the documents and its contents. Staff noted that numerous public comments had been received that should be considered, and recommended the Board open up the public hearing for additional public comment. Two members of the public spoke in favor of the plan; however, had concerns about gaming and signage for the bypass. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed and a motion was presented that recommended to the Kalispell City Council that The Downtown Plan be adopted as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035, and authorize the Planning Board President to sign Resolution KGPA- 17-02, a resolution amending the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035 by approving The Downtown Plan as a neighborhood plan. The Board discussed the plan, at which point they voted to table the plan and directed staff to address the public comment that had been received. At the following meeting on September 12, 2017, a motion was unanimously approved to remove The Downtown Plan from the table. Subsequently, staff presented the changes that had been made to the document based on the public comment that had been received. Following the presentation, the Board continued discussion of the plan, at which point they felt it was appropriate and the original motion passed unanimously upon roll call vote. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Kalispell City Council hold a work session on The Downtown Plan. FISFCAL EFFECTS: There are no anticipated fiscal impacts at this time. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT — The Downtown Plan Resolution No. KGPA-17-02 Case Studies Newsletters Downtown Surveys Public Comments August 15, 2017 and September 12, 2017 Kalispell Planning Board Minutes Report compiled: October 4, 2017 c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk Sidewalks are widened 6'. for business- New center turn lane, creating the ability One lane slows traffic and dls- 2017 es to create vibrant outdoor eating areas, to make left turns downtown during the Incentrvmzes truck thoroughfare use, provide ample room for trees to grow, or day. and increasing ease of traffic flow In reducing noise and congestion provide benches and other amenities this option. a portion of this turn lane can be utilized as a landscape boulevard Comer 'bump -cuts' can be created. _ — --- which allow for a shorter. more protected -- - travel distance for pedestrians crossing — the street. while offering some wonderful 4� comer landscape opportunities. - ^- P sJ c- Parallel parting maintained on both sides Pedestrian -scaled traffic lights and street of the street lighting can be installed. adding simplicity and charm to the downtown. City of Kalispell : Main Street Redesign Study Oa rb 16 qW TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Our Plan - Page 2 CHAPTER 2 Downtown Vision and Values - Page 8 CHAPTER 3 Key Issues and Strategies - Page 12 1) Main Street Character 2) Parking Supply and Management 3) Downtown Historic Character 4) Private Property Upgrades 5) Public Infrastructure Improvements 6) Development of an Entertainment District 7) Financing Strategies CHAPTER 4 Implementation - Page 34 APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN The City of Kalispell, downtown businesses and property owners, have come together to develop a plan for Historic Downtown Kalispell. The downtown area of Kalispell is truly the heart of our community. This plan is a vision for Downtown Kalispell that looks back at its historical past to allow it to have a viable future. Without a plan for the future, the Downtown risks losing the identity it has had since the city's incorporation in 1892. number of goals and policies are included in this plan to provide direction to achieve the vision of the built environment and address the key issues. Other policies address the social environment which, together with the built environment, creates an area within the city that improves quality of life for its residents. Downtown Kalispell is unique and its future is vital to the city as a whole. Accordingly, a focused collection of efforts and actions will be required to make Kalispell's Downtown vision become reality. "By far the greatest and most admirable form of wisdom is that needed to plan and beautify cities and human communities" - Socrates, Greek philosopher & dramatist (469-399 BC) The Downtown Plan is written to provide a vision statement and desired identity for the Downtown. The vision statement created for the Downtown reflects major themes and values the residents and businesses in the Downtown conveyed in the public outreach process. The vision statement describes the future condition of the Downtown, providing the public with a big picture of how the Downtown could look and feel 20 years from now. The plan includes a series of "key issues" that outline essential hurdles the city must overcome to make the vision reality. Goal statements and policies will be used as the building blocks that will help implement the vision. A INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN Kalispell's downtown businesses are aware of the need for a healthy and vigorous downtown. Continued vitality in Kalispell's Downtown is dependent upon acceptance of the need for corrective measures. Without a visionary plan set in place, complacency tends to take over and identity can be lost. Having a plan in place puts the Downtown in control of its future, with obtainable goals that improve the area and ultimately the quality of life for anyone within it. The health and vitality of a community should be reflected in the strength and vigor of its downtown center. Long-term benefits to the community from a strong attractive city center will be substantial. The purpose of this plan is to develop a vision to address long-term sustainability of Kalispell's Downtown. 2 T uz � I. -� 041 r pf.--- - I INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN • i i Downtown Kalispell, 1940 3 1 Page The 82-acre plan boundary shown to the right has been the epicenter of business and social gathering since the city was created. There are 228 lots, 163 property owners and 332 separate business/tenants in the 24 square block area. Approximately 49.2 acres is in lots and parcels and the remaining 32.8 acres is in city streets/ sidewalks. The plan area is bounded by Center Street on the north and the Flathead County Courthouse on the south with Main Street extending through the middle. Notes: INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN Downtown Kalispell Plan Boundary' vGUM33M J T _��� Sl CEN x M f �, i°�x 37 L +n 38 47 47 46 44 r 4 411 ZNG ST E 64 6$ 56 57 3RDSTE 6a 67 6E r ` 65 64 63 e 4nrsre 74 75 76 77 rB Q� rT i TF KQF es 67 B4 64 63 8 9 ISTE 93 94 w Oro ar 99 ,. 10s ro7 } 1a4 raa ��. r V B 11� 773 FLA7HEan 114 c(OXJWT 7r7 Ira { GUR'rH0 4 1 Page Downtown Kalispell Story: Kalispell was founded on St. Patrick's Day in 1891, its name coming from the Pend Oreille language for "Prairie above the lake". Kalispell actually had its earliest beginning stemming back to Demersville, a small town built in 1887 on the Flathead River at "the head of river navigation" a few short miles southeast of present day Kalispell. By 1890, Demersville boasted 72 saloon licenses and commercial property so expensive that businessmen leased lots at $100/month instead of buying land. Demersville's future, however, was to be short-lived. Charles Conrad, a Fort Benton, Montana banker who had accrued wealth in the trade business, was enamored by the beauty of the Flathead Valley and decided to start his next business venture here. He started the Kalispell Town Site Company in 1891 with 3 other businessmen just a few miles north of Demersville. Using his vast knowledge in the trade industry, Charles convinced his good friend James J. Hill, CEO of Great Northern Railroad, to put the division point of the railroad within the Kalispell Town Site. The move was an overnight success, and Demersville literally packed up and moved to present day Kalispell leaving little behind to mark its existence. On January 1, 1892, the railroad came to Kalispell, the city INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN was incorporated that fall and by 1893 there was a city wide electrical system, a city wide sewer system and a city wide water system that boasted 53 fire hydrants. In 1894 Flathead County was organized and Kalispell became the county seat. By 1900, the town had grown to 2,500 people. The railroad dream in Kalispell was to be short-lived. The Great Northern Railroad rerouted the main line up to Whitefish in 1904 relegating Kalispell to a spur line. Even with this setback, Kalispell had firmly planted itself as the professional, governmental and retail center of the Flathead Valley and by 1910 the population had grown to 5,549 people. The 1910 Sanborn Map, next page, shows the City of Kalispell's layout at that time. It is interesting to note that the downtown area depicted in the center of the map still encompasses the current downtown commercial center today. 5 1 Page 1910 Sanborn Map 00 oa-a=�Q �C I INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN car jucje c 6 1 Page Kalispell grew very slowly in the intervening years. The 1980's saw a brief renaissance in the Downtown with development of the Kalispell Center Mall and attached hotel as well as a host of other businesses, grocery stores and restaurants. The 1990's, however, saw a shift in commercial development patterns as new commercial development such as Walmart, Shopko, Office Max, Staples and other box store retailers moved next door to the unincorporated community of Evergreen. This too changed by 2000 as Kalispell entered a building boom growing 40% by 2010 to 19,927 people. As with the population growth in Kalispell, new commercial development boomed. This time new commercial development moved away from Evergreen heading to the north side of Kalispell and once again firmly establishing Kalispell as a regional shopping center. In spite of new development and changing commercial trends, the Downtown has continued to remain a viable location for business. People are drawn to Downtown Kalispell because of the historic and social elements that a suburban strip mall can't provide. Downtown Kalispell provides a unique setting, unlike the large scale commercial development, which is mostly comprised INTRODUCTION TO OUR PLAN of national commercial chains and franchise architecture. Downtown Kalispell has been remarkably successful over its lifetime. Unlike many other rural cities' downtown areas, Kalispell's downtown has never become a "ghost town", requiring extensive redevelopment efforts to establish a new identity. To this day, despite being threatened numerous times, the Downtown continues to function. Greater Kalispell serves as a regional trade area for over 150,000 people. This creates great opportunity for Downtown Kalispell to draw clientele from throughout northwest Montana, continuing its historical role with potential for expansion. 7 1 Page CHAPTER 2 - DOWNTOWN VISION AND VALUES The world we have created today as a result of our thinking thus far has problems which cannot be solved by thinking the way we thought when we created them." - Albert Einstein, scientist (1879-1955) The Vision Downtown Kalispell will be a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine and visit amongst beautiful historic buildings and landscaped streets. A well -maintained municipal infrastructure will provide essential services to business and residents while allowing for the redevelopment of existing buildings and shape the location and density of future development. Planning policies and effective leadership will protect downtown's heritage while accommodating new development that creates a thriving economy, which harmonizes with its surroundings. DOWNTOWN VISION AND VALUES 8 The Values Why is Downtown Kalispell valuable and in need of special consideration? Because Downtown Kalispell is the heart of the city and having a healthy heart is essential to having a strong city. The following is a list of reasons why Downtown Kalispell is valuable and worthy of special consideration: 1) Downtown provides a sense of community and place -It draws people to downtown, i.e. - restaurants, events, Main Street, historic buildings, employment, art, etc. 2) Downtown reflects how the community sees itself - Is it healthy and viable, or does it represent local disinterest and failure? 3) Downtown is the historic core of the community- Historic buildings highlight the community's heritage and are a physical representation of its culture. 4) Downtown is a prominent employment center - Downtown is a major employment area within the city. 5) Downtown includes many independently owned businesses - There are many family -owned businesses that support one another and the community adding strength to the fabric of the community as a whole. DOWNTOWN VISION AND VALUES 6) Downtown is a significant portion of the city's tax base - Downtown generates more tax revenue per acre than any area of the city. 7) Downtown is an indispensable shopping and service center - Many unique retail and service opportunities are available. 8) Downtown is a major tourist draw - Travelers want to see unique places and local treasures such as the historic downtown. 9) Downtown is the government center - City Hall, City Police and Fire, County Administration, County Courthouse and U.S. Post Office are all located within the downtown boundary. Hockaday Museum of Art 9 1 P agc Vision and Values Coming Together American downtowns from all areas and of all different sizes have been experiencing a revival. More people are seeking an active, exciting environment with abundant retail and cultural opportunities that downtowns can provide. Successful downtowns have an urban landscape that includes historic population centers that demonstrate an urban development pattern of grid streets and alleys. These places serve as centers for commerce, civic, and cultural activities for the surrounding area. They have pedestrian -oriented sidewalk systems. Fortunately, Downtown Kalispell contains all of the common features associated with a successful downtown. The goal of this plan is to enhance those features so that Downtown Kalispell can achieve its full potential by year 2035. • BY THE YEAR 2035, DOWNTOWN KALISPELL WILL BE MORE VIBRANT THAN IT IS TODAY THANKS TO A GREATER VARIETY AND NUMBER OF RESTAURANTS, NICHE RETAIL STORES, HOUSING, AND PERFORMING ARTS VENUE GIVING PEOPLE REASONS TO COME TO DOWNTOWN. • MAIN STREET WILL BE MADE MORE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY BY INCORPORATING WIDER SIDEWALKS, OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACES, PUBLIC ART, STREET LANDSCAPING AND STREET TREES, NARROWED PEDESTRIAN STREET CROSSINGS, REDUCED DRIVING LANES AND CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN VISION AND VALUES ANGULAR PARKING. BLOCK FACES WILL BE VOID OF EMPTY SPACES AND PARKING LOTS. A MIX OF ACTIVITY WILL BE OUT ON THE PUBLIC WAY SUCH AS MERCHANDISE DISPLAY AND SIDEWALK CAFE ACTIVITY INCLUDING SUCH FEATURES AS PARKLETS POCKET PARKS AND THE LIKE. • DOWNTOWN WILL BE A DESTINATION THAT ATTRACTS AND APPEALS TO LOCALS AND TOURISTS RATHER THAN A DRIVE -THROUGH TOWN. • DOWNTOWN WILL ANCHOR THE CORE AREA TO THE NORTH. THERE WILL BE A FLOW OF PEOPLE USING THE EAST -WEST TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE CORE AREA TO ENTER THE DOWNTOWN AND ENJOY ITS UNIQUENESS. • A CONSISTENT THEME/ CHARACTER OF THE DOWNTOWN REFLECTING ITS UNIQUE HISTORIC QUALITIES WILL PREVAIL. THERE WILL BE NO VACANT LOTS ALONG MAINSTREET AND ALL OF THE BUILDINGS WILL BE FULLY UTILIZED. • DOWNTOWN'S PARKING WILL BE SEEN AS CONVENIENT AND AVAILABLE. DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS AND EMPLOYEES WOULD NOT PARK IN SPACES THAT ARE MOST CONVENIENT TO CUSTOMERS. THERE WILL BE ADEQUATE PARKING TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS, RESTAURANTS, EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS. 10 Downtown Kalispell in 2035 Will Be • ANCHORED BY MAIN STREET THAT IS VIBRANT WITH LOCAL PEOPLE AND ATTRACTIVE TO TOURISTS, ENJOYED DAY AND EVENING BECAUSE BUSINESSES ARE REGULARLY OPEN INTO THE EVENING HOURS. • A PEDESTRIAN -FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES VISITORS AND RESIDENTS TO UTILIZE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS. • A BIKE -FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT WITH SAFE ROUTES FOR BIKES AND AVAILABLE BIKE RACKS TO ENCOURAGE BICYCLISTS TO STAY DOWNTOWN. • A SAFE AND CLEAN DOWNTOWN THAT HAS BEEN MADE BEAUTIFUL WITH FLOWERS, TREES, COLOR, AND ART. • A HISTORIC, QUAINT, CHARMING, AND INDIVIDUALISTIC DOWNTOWN THAT IS BUSY, CONVENIENT, AND PROSPEROUS. • A DOWNTOWN HAVING A CLEAR PERSONALITY AND MIX OF RETAIL, FOOD, OFFICE, ART, HOUSING AND ENTERTAINMENT. DOWNTOWN VISION AND VALUES • A DOWNTOWN THAT HAS A VARIETY OF BUSINESS, IS THE CULTURAL HUB OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, AND THAT SERVES THE ENTIRE FLATHEAD VALLEY. 11 1 Page CHAPTER 3 - KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES Over the last two years staff has conducted 102 interviews with businesses, residents and property owners within the Downtown Plan boundary. Seven key issues were brought to light in the public outreach process of the plan development. They are specific in nature and affect the future of the Downtown. Addressing the key issues will be essential to making downtown Kalispell's vision reality. The following is the list of key issues followed by a summary of each of the issues and associated strategies: 1) Main Street character; 2) Parking supply and management; 3) Downtown historic character; 4) Private property upgrades to attract new tenants; 5) Public infrastructure improvements; 6) Development of an entertainment district; and 7) Financing tools to achieve plan goals. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES "If you can dream it, you can do it" Walt Disney (1901-66) American animator, showman, film producer 1) Main Street Character: Main Street Issues: Surveys and general public comment indicated that traffic volumes and commercial trucks in particular, speed, and the associated noise and dust from traffic on Main Street are primary issues of concern. Main Street is designated as U.S. Highway 93 by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and they have managed this 4-lane thoroughfare that way for decades. The community calls it Main Street and views it as the business, cultural, governmental and entertainment heart of Kalispell. The merchants and property owners are caught in the middle and have shouldered the impacts of the traffic. MDT points out that U.S. Highway 93 is a major north -south highway that runs from Phoenix to Canada and that the segment 12 running through the Downtown is controlled by them. The City maintains that the future of the Downtown and its very viability are tied to a Main Street that is unique, welcoming, exciting and inviting. The City of Kalispell and MDT clearly have two different goals when it comes to how Main Street functions. MDT identifies Highway 93 as an efficient route to move vehicles; while the City of Kalispell views Main Street as the social and economic hub of the city that it is trying to protect and grow. Main Street is currently experiencing high levels of through car and truck traffic, much of which has no specific reason for being within the downtown area. According to MDT traffic data, between Idaho (U.S. 2) and 3rd Street, Main Street experienced an average of 18,660 AADT (Annual Average Daily Traffic trips) in 2014. In order to move this high level of traffic, MDT has designed Main Street's right- of-way to move traffic as efficiently as possible by using the following methods: 1. Four driving lanes - Each driving lane measures 12 feet wide. Lanes are intended to accommodate large trucks as well as passenger cars quickly and efficiently through the downtown. Speed and volume are emphasized over local commerce. 2. Two parallel parking lanes - Narrow ten -foot -wide parking lanes flank the driving lanes and provide a minimal amount of parking. These spaces prove to KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES be difficult to access because of speed and volume of adjacent traffic. 3. Narrow sidewalks - With the 1983 re -construction of Main Street, sidewalks were reduced to 10 feet in width. This provides minimal area to accommodate street lighting, street trees, pedestrian amenities such as benches and normal pedestrian traffic. There is no room for outdoor life such as eating, sales, street venders, extra landscaping, bike parking and business displays. 4. No left turns - Left turns are prohibited or limited in order to move traffic efficiently through the downtown with the minimum number of stops. This frustrates drivers seeking local access to the downtown. 5. Lengthy pedestrian crossings - There are no pedestrian bulb outs or accommodations in street design to aid pedestrians. Pedestrians must walk the full width of Main Street exposed to 6-lanes of traffic. 6. Main Street illumination - MDT uses high angle cobra head lighting at intersections which lack any special character and detract from the original historical character of the downtown. 13 CURRENT MAIN STREET CONDITIONS PROBLEM: PROBLEM: PROBLEM: Sidewalks are too nanaw for husnesses In spite of two lanes mowig in each Two wide lanes create faster traffic and to create outdoor eaing areas. provide drechon. there t9 no turn lane. thus a incentnnze luck thoroughfare Use. thus ample room for frees to grow. or provide current mabilrty to make left turns down • creating a lot of none and congeabon. benches and other amen Mies kiurrr during the day i 1 CrFnCM1t CUnrent "Mot Current Current current Current current ?i•dewdl�a parking. dnvn7 it-� drryng lane cinving lane drwmg lane: parking 34-walk5: Zit 10 about 9' about 13 about 13' about is' about 13' about 9' about 30' City of Kalispell Main Street Redesign Study In an effort to move traffic efficiently, the cohesiveness and strong cultural center of Downtown Kalispell has gradually eroded. There is currently a 90' wide sea of asphalt and concrete providing little in the way of culture, charm, or aesthetics, placing emphasis upon vehicles and detracting KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES from the perspective or experience of the pedestrian. Four - lane roads with narrow sidewalks significantly discourage mobility of pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. The current design of Main Street's right-of-way is not conducive to fostering or enhancing a true main street community. 14 1 Page Main Street Strategies: 1. Main Street Redesign: Photographic images of Kalispell in the 1940's and 1950's, shows a bustling, pedestrian friendly downtown. This plan seeks to restore Kalispell's downtown to its roots as a place people want to stay and enjoy, rather than pass through at near highway speeds. The purpose of Main Street needs to be restored. Main Street is the social and cultural lifeline of the city. It provides a window into the heart of the community; it is not solely a piece of infrastructure designed to move people through. Main Street needs to go on a "road Option A WIDEN SIDEWALKS TO 16' 2 LANES +CENTER TURN LANE - CENTER LANDSCAPED BOULEVARD PARALLEL PARKINO BOTH SIDES SOLUTION- GOLtmON: SOLLMON: Sidewalks are widened 6', for business New center tun lane, cr" the a6dty One 4ane slaws traffic, and di- es to create vibrsrd outdoor eating areas, to make let turns downtown during the incerrbwves truck tiorougrfare use. provide ample room for trees to grow. or day. and inveasiog ease of traffic flow. rEo"m anise and congestion. provide hendtes and other arrienides. a_. A. Ja Y. �idewoA.�: psrellel single new cerner Dingle parallel sidewalk widen to 16- parking: driving lane: tum lane: dmdng lane'. park:inp widen to 16 11' 12 12- 12 11- City of Kalispell : Main Street Redesign Study diet" converting it back to three lanes. The focus needs to be on restoring an attractive destination for people, with a place to park their car and walk to its store fronts and restaurants. An example of a design that could restore Main Street within the existing confines of the current 90- foot right-of-way is illustrated on this page, which includes the following improvements: KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 1. Widen sidewalks by 6 feet to a total width of 16 feet - Wider sidewalks create opportunities for vibrant outdoor eating areas and merchant displays, greater room for trees/landscape features and room for benches, bike racks, and other public space amenities. 15 2. Provide intersection corner bump -outs - Makes pedestrian street crossings safer and more inviting by shortening the travel distance and providing a more protected route, it slows vehicle traffic patterns and offers corner - landscaping opportunities. 3. Reduce Main Street travel lanes to one traffic lane each direction - Slows traffic and dis-incentivizes truck thoroughfare use, reducing noise, dust and congestion. 4. Incorporate a center turn OPTION A sWewaws IQ avaare wk *Fmd ir. is W6Y1ess NW* OW"r kR We_ ve "Hte abaey M la+bran o�+`f ws a0" a. W make left mr%dur* %u dvir9 me Ge lane slaws tams- WW as :wursvitas awl gKFQgrf4M u;e p"W aRPI9 room for IY e w 9ro . a day. 2W rtawrdng ease or YamTc Aow In p—de ban ht and omen amv bti ffiis option, a per6an of Rdr. sun karts Pn radUcrg Iq/ae and CWKWton- no uldLmd as a nrArren a aoule%wL canes.-bwy* W mn be rrea d.- "Wt a/ow k. a %hWW. more PMIW-Wd - -- krar6165wtoa Td podasa aoss:g the atM h. WhAl OMN/RJ 6 * w 40 ful - -� corrrer la,rd�pe o`pu.wniues — r1.• r , r r .r ` �� �-71 1t I i - _ 4 r A - Pamhel pa-" -�aumd on 6om sides of aW wwt- Pedestrian —led tralfi Irc}ft and Mtr Itgnwq Girl k> mt~ ?'q Se*P" and c — to Pie do..,m City of Kalispell : Main Street Redesign Study lane - The center turn lane will make a more driver friendly street by giving drivers the ability to make left turns downtown during the day, which will increase traffic flow and allow for access to desired locations along Main Street. 5. Install a center landscaped median from 8th Street to 6th Street and then judiciously used from 6th Street to Center Street - Allows more opportunities for KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES landscaping, pedestrian lighting, community art and trees where there is currently only concrete. 6. Maintain parallel parking - Provide larger parking isles on both sides separating the pedestrians from the traffic. 7. Install pedestrian scaled lighting - Adds simplicity, safety, charm and human scale to downtown. 16 1 Page Street conversions are an essential component for success within cities seeking to provide higher levels of service. Conversion of four -lane highways to three lanes by using two lanes plus a center turning lane have been highly successful throughout the nation. Main Street Kalispell is an ideal candidate for a road conversion. A three -lane conversion will create a safer, more efficient means to providing access to downtown by automobile and pedestrians. The design changes needed for a downtown full of life are not possible with the current four -lane main street configuration. Road conversions have shown to set the stage for new investment in new commercial and residential development, which in turn will help accomplish Downtown Kalispell's goals of being an exciting place with a high quality of life. The illustration on the previous page clearly illustrates how Main Street looking south from Second Street to the historic Flathead County Courthouse could look and feel if a street conversion were implemented. 2. Highway 93 Alternant Bypass Route: Traffic, particularly large truck traffic, in Kalispell is not a new issue. The city has worked tirelessly with local, state and federal officials on the U.S. 93 Bypass Route project since 1991 in an effort to reduce both truck traffic and excess through traffic along the Main Street/U.S. 93 corridor. Understanding the implications of the bypass and KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES its positive effects, the City lobbied continuously to get this projected funded and constructed. The bypass is now in place. The south section still functions as an interim design with 2-lanes and roundabouts. As traffic increases, this phase will gradually become 4-lane and roundabouts will be replaced with interchanges. The north half from U.S. 2 north to West Reserve is fully complete with a 4-lane design and interchanges. The evolution of Main Street over the years into a high volume, 4-lane highway has undermined the local character of downtown's built environment, impacting the community's quality of life. Now that the bypass is fully operational, commercial truck traffic and other through traffic will be able to "bypass" the city relieving the traffic along Main Street and the Downtown. MDT traffic projections show that by the year 2035, the bypass could be carrying upwards of 17,250 vehicles per day greatly relieving congestion on Main Street. Many of these re- routed trips will be trucks that no longer have to pass through Main Street. The community must stay ever vigilant to ensure that the south half of the by-pass is properly completed as traffic demands increase. 17 3. Courthouse Couplet: The "courthouse couplet" (pair of roads encircling the courthouse) is an iconic feature that has served as the primary entrance into the city for over 100 years. Historically, the courthouse couplet functioned as a roundabout and included a landscaped median from 8th Street to 6th Street along Main Street. The canon at Woodland Park and Doughboy statue now placed at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls once graced this landscaped median augmenting the entrance into the downtown and signaling the importance of the area. Time passed and the automobile become more prominent. The courthouse couplet has been modified to allow for more traffic. Accordingly, the roundabout, landscaped boulevard, doughboy and canon no longer form an iconic entrance into the downtown. Instead, the iconic entrance to downtown has slowly succumbed to more asphalt ensuring that more and more traffic can continue to move faster and faster. This trend continues as MDT ponders future traffic upgrades to the courthouse couplet. Guiding MDT in their analysis of improvements to the courthouse couplet is their1993 Environmental Impact Study (EIS), which supports a 4-lane upgrade. In that EIS, the fundamental purpose of this highway project was to more efficiently move people by reducing congestion and improve safety. The courthouse couplet is the last piece of highway between Somers and Whitefish that has not been KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES upgraded. Thus, any improvements to the courthouse couplet are still bound by those original 1993 terms. The internal inconsistency in this EIS lies in the fact that this same 1993 EIS supported the construction of the U.S. 93 Bypass, whose primary function was to reduce truck traffic and congestion on Main Street. Additionally, the 1993 EIS did not adequately address the social, economic and historic impacts of 4-lanes being constructed around the courthouse and downtown historic district. Below is an early conceptual design showing how the historical courthouse couplet would be realigned for speed and efficiency. MDT Courthouse Couplet Concept Plan 18 The final design of the courthouse couplet will ultimately define Kalispell's Main Street. The courthouse forms the southern entrance and gateway into downtown. Flathead County has invested over $5 million this past decade to restore both the Courthouse and the historic county jail facility creating projects that truly show case local heritage and serve as the focal point for the southern end of Main Street. MDT will not undertake a highway improvement project such as the courthouse couplet unless it can be shown that the design is effective for at least 20 years. There is consensus that in the short-term, the U.S. 93 Bypass will reduce traffic along Main Street to a level that would warrant reduced traffic lanes. However, traffic numbers are expected to increase over the next 24 years as general traffic volumes increase in the Kalispell area. The 2016 courthouse couplet study undertaken by Robert Peccia 8s Associates shows that using Alternative 8 of their study, which calls for upgrading Willow Glen on the east side of Kalispell, will effectively provide a long-term fix for traffic in Downtown Kalispell. The Willow Glen upgrades would include a three -lane road design that connects the Four Corners area (Lower Valley/ Cemetery Road) in South Kalispell with the intersection of MT 35 and U.S. 2. The Willow Glen upgrade will also serve to balance traffic east - west in the greater Kalispell Area providing other benefits throughout the community. It is imperative that this traffic KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES route be nominated for funding in an expeditious manner to ensure long-term relief to the Kalispell Downtown. 2) Parking Supply and Management: Parking plays a role in every aspect of downtown. Surveys indicate that there is a perception in the community that parking downtown is lacking or inconvenient. If the community believes parking downtown is inconvenient, then they will be deterred from visiting downtown business. Recent survey work has indicated that current parking may not be as limited as it is perceived to be, and that the issue is as much a case of management as it is supply. Finding a way to bridge the perceived parking problem is essential for downtown success. Cooperative efforts should be made to maintain the availability of convenient public parking for customers, employees, and visitors throughout Downtown Kalispell. Strategies: 1. Parking Administration: The Kalispell Parking Advisory Board currently is tasked with managing the public downtown parking program. To organize and better manage parking in Downtown Kalispell, a closer tie should be given to the Kalispell Business Improvement District (BID) to assist downtown parking matters. A key benefit to 19 this approach is a direct link between the BID goals for downtown vitality and the associated parking strategies. The BID could have influence on or responsibility for a wide range of parking management decisions such as advertising, wayfinding, and signage recommendations, business employee parking management, enforcement (except for citations which can only be issued by a peace officer), priority locations for additional supply and shared parking agreements. A quick drive around downtown shows that there are hundreds of both private and public parking spaces that are not being efficiently used; coordination and management can bridge the gap so that those spaces are fully utilized. With the BID, the Parking Advisory Board would have responsibility for management of parking matters in the downtown area. The Kalispell Parking Advisory Board, in coordination with the BID, should: a. Conduct regular parking studies to determine and track the inventory of on and off street parking spaces, usage patterns and trends. b. Periodically, consult with business and property owners to discuss anticipated future parking demand and parking management strategies. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES c. Work together to foster greater public -private parking relationships in the downtown. 2. Maximum Public Parking Use: It is common practice for local jurisdictions to oversell permits for their city -owned lots by as much as 40% to make sure they are being fully utilized. Currently, the parking lots are being oversold by about 10% depending upon the location. Staff has monitored the City lots and have found a significant number of vacancies throughout the day. It would be advisable to oversell lots by 20% and monitor them to make sure they are being fully utilized. The percentage of oversell may need to be increased or reduced depending on the location. The goal would be for all the parking lots to be fully utilized on a daily basis. 3. Two -Hour Parking: Most of the on -street parking located within the downtown boundary has 2-hour parking limits with 30-minute parking at the corners. Currently, the City enforces parking limits by chalking tires. The surveys found that some employees of downtown business are using the 2-hour parking spaces all day by moving cars (rocking and rolling) regularly. This system is taking parking spaces that are intended to 20 be used for customers, not employees. The parking utilization study recommends changing some 2-hour parking zones, located further from Main Street, to open parking. This would then provide more opportunities for both downtown employees and customers. Parking studies have shown that 12% of the block faces within the downtown boundary were less than 30% occupied at peak hours. If the 2-hour parking limit were removed in those areas, employees of downtown businesses could park in those locations without fear of getting a parking ticket. Additionally, more spaces would be freed up for customers of downtown business (currently being occupied by employees) in the areas where parking is a premium. The 2-hour parking model also needs to be reassessed in other areas. Longer parking hours should be incorporated into the Downtown to encourage dining and shopping without threat of a parking violation. 4. Metered Parking: The parking utilization studies indicated that the metered parking spaces were being utilized only 25% of the time. These parking spots are in prime locations and would be better served as either permit KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES parking for adjacent business or 2-hour customer parking. 5. Angled Parking: In addition to adding parking supply, angled parking is a very effective form of traffic calming that is popular among motorists and pedestrians alike. The pedestrian friendly environment created by angled parking often brings about more investment from private business. Studies have shown that each parking space near a retail business is worth $1,500 per year for that business. Currently, there are a number of public right-of- ways within the downtown boundary where angled parking should be considered. Block faces on the streets downtown supply a maximum of 10 parking spaces when parallel parking is used. If angled parking spaces are used instead of parallel, 22 parking spaces can fit on a block face, an average increase of 12 spaces. Initial studies show this is a feasible concept in multiple locations. The construction of a multi -story parking structure can cost between $20,000 - $40,000 per parking space. The cost of angled parking is the paint on existing pavement. 21 6. Monitor Curb Cuts: Curb cuts on block faces significantly reduce on - street parking due to the driveway approach itself and line -of -sight setbacks required for ingress and egress. For new construction the primary access should be gained from the alley when possible. This also creates a more appropriate built environment and improves pedestrian mobility. Initial studies show that as many as 20 parking spaces could be added within the downtown boundary by simply right -sizing excessively long or undefined curb cuts or by removing curb cuts that are no longer serving a purpose. As previously mentioned, a parking space within a parking structure will cost between $20,000 to $40,000. Saving 20 spaces on existing streets would equate to a savings of $400,000 to $800,000 with the limited cost of replacing short stretches of curb and gutter. 7. Parking Structure: The parking study (see Appendix) indicated that, for the most part, there are generally on -street parking options available throughout the day in the Downtown. However, the study did identify at least two current hot -spots or areas of parking congestion. One is in the KM Building -Library area (east side of KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES Downtown). The other is in the Western Outdoor - Kalispell Grand Hotel area. There are many management tools available to the City to address parking; however, the continued reliance on surface parking will continue to inhibit growth in the downtown. A parking structure, whether free standing or integrated in new mixed - use construction, needs to be part of the long-term planning for downtown as "hot spots" become more common and surface parking lots become more full. From a practical standpoint, if the city continues to rely on surface parking, future development downtown is effectively capped. The city does not have mandatory parking requirements downtown. They are left up to the individual to determine their own need for parking. As an example, if one assumes a reasonable figure of just one parking space per 300 square feet of floor area, a new 30,000 square foot, three-story building (10,000 square foot per floor) somewhere in the downtown would require approximately 30,000 square feet of lot area to construct a surface parking lot to meet those needs. It is apparent that if we, as a community, continue to foster surface parking as the only parking option for every new building, existing buildings would have to come down to make W, way for new construction and we defeat the very purpose we are trying to achieve in the downtown. Today there is approximately 140,000 square feet of underutilized space in basements, second floors and vacant or underutilized buildings (see Appendix). As this space comes on the market and is re -used, there will be additional parking demands. If there aren't new parking options available, we will either see the re -use of existing structures stifled or we will see other structures taken down further eroding our building inventory. Development of a parking structure would allow for future development/reuse of properties without the need of demolishing existing structures. Parking structures can be beneficial as they allow for increased densities in the core, where it is most economical for the city to provide services. The city owns 3.8 acres of surface parking lots in the Downtown. Parking structures allow for surface parking lots to be replaced with new commercial construction, providing substantial new tax revenue. Existing properties close enough in proximity to enjoy the benefits of more all -day parking (employee) will be able to demand higher rents which can bring higher appraisal value to those properties and increased tax revenue to the city. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES Limiting factors for a parking structure are the associated costs. A parking structure will cost $20,000-$40,000 per parking space. Although the cost is high, as with any development, the longer it is delayed the more expensive it becomes. Costs of a parking structure can be partially offset through lease of the parking spaces and through the lease of retail space that should be integrated into the ground level. a. Potential Parking Structure Design Concepts: 1) A new parking structure should be designed with a greater vision in mind. It should not solely be a utilitarian structure. It must be architecturally designed and sited properly to fit into, augment and enhance the downtown. 2) The structure should incorporate retail on the ground floor to avoid dead spots in our downtown (stretches of street frontage which are dark, offer no goods or services or that offer nothing to the walking public). 3) The structure could be publically financed or be a private/public partnership. 23 4) The City could donate an existing public P.*—d Ramp orCrq nya> r ° om :1 surface parking lot to an entity in exchange 1". 4B 3°K for an agreement from that entity to �y .� ..• 7 ARV nrMN�1AMM0iMM.'/M4 ' W construct a multi -story building within a g reasonable period and provide at least as much parking as the existing surface 'T parking lot was providing. Fib 5) Potential parking structure sites include: PP ➢ The Valley Bank surface parking lot on Main and Fourth. The City could '` ', . undertake a development concept as T'� r ,µ' --- - - spelled out in (4) above.,�.ryr�w �s��B ➢ The west side of 1st Avenue East and 3rd View looking south from intersection of 11t Avenue East and 2"d Street Street East - The structure could replace the privately owned KM parking Parking Structure Concept lot and the city owned lot to the south. (lst Ave. E. and 3rd) First Floor: Ground -floor commercial storefronts could be located along 1st Avenue East 25 surface stalls (approx.) • 10,000sf retail/commercial (approx.) frontage. The structure should be Second - Fourth Floors: constructed to straddle 3rd Street East, . 72 stalls/floor x 3 floors = 216 stalls (approx.) using the air space above 3rd Street for Fifth Floor and above second and third floor development. • OPTION 1- 8,OOOsf Residential/Floor (7 - 8 The parking structure rendering shown Units); private parking, green roof terraces to the right illustrates that the following • OPTION 2- 20,700sf Office or parking design and tabulations are Residential/ Floor; parking within ramp, possible at this location: green roofs KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 24 1 Page 3) Downtown Historic Character: Kalispell is the only Flathead Valley community with a significant stock of historic commercial structures, and is classified as a historic district. These historic buildings should be protected, enhanced and modeled after. Historic significance is evaluated in terms of the building and its components, the type of construction, the unique materials used in construction, the place the building occupies, or by the significance of the buildings past occupants. Care and consideration should be afforded any effort to enhance the structure and protect the unique circumstances surrounding the structure. 7 Main Street Restoration hEY ISSt TES AND STRATEGIES Historic Preservation Strategy: Numerous buildings within the downtown plan boundary have historical significance and are on the National Register of Historic Places. However, in terms of redevelopment and restoration efforts, all downtown structures should be viewed as contributing to the historic theme. Any redevelopment of buildings in downtown Kalispell should reflect the style and theme within the area. Architecture is encouraged to complement the existing historic architecture of Downtown Kalispell through the use of appropriate material, scale and character. At the same time, architecture within the downtown should not be dictated to the point where it results in a forced character that feels sterile. However, a specific set of architectural design standards and a palate of preferred materials need to be developed for the Downtown. The Kalispell Architectural Review Committee should be tasked with developing these standards and accordingly enforcing them. 25 4) Private Property Upgrades: There are many different opportunities for the restoration or adaptive reuse of Downtown Kalispell space, whether it is for the expansion of an existing business, a new retail venture, residential space, or other use. Regardless, care must be given to not only meet existing regulations, but also ensure development preserves Downtown Kalispell's historic identity. Many business and property owners have incorporated available space into business, retail or residential use; however, a significant amount of space remains underutilized. Limitations to re -use include handicap accessibility, updated electrical service, cabling, network installations, and meeting fire codes. Many downtown buildings have vacant basement and second floor space that is ripe for adaptive reuse (see Appendix). Adaptive reuse, while most often associated with the preservation of historic or architecturally significant buildings, can provide renewed vitality to buildings that may be underused, abandoned, vacant, dilapidated or functionally obsolete. Reuse brings buildings including empty warehouses, vacated offices, abandoned department stores, large historic homes and commercial buildings back to life. These structures can become senior housing, apartments, performing arts venues, offices, banks, municipal buildings, clothing stores, restaurants or lofts to name a few. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES Property Restoration Strategy: Building and fire codes are potential hurdles in the redevelopment of some unused areas in Downtown Kalispell. Often times trying to convert an older building into a new use causes the project to fall under more stringent codes than when the building was originally constructed. The high cost of renovation to meet new codes is often times the sole reason buildings remain undeveloped. The City and affected building owners should actively work together to identify alternatives, that allow for creative redevelopment of existing and underutilized space while remaining within existing building code regulations. 26 5) Public Infrastructure Improvements: Public infrastructure can be an incentive or an inhibiter to future growth. Infrastructure that supports new technology, i.e. - WIFI, Fiber-optic, etc. in the historic area has been identified as an issue; however, the single greatest issue in downtown Kalispell is ready access to water along Main Street. A municipal water main runs down the east side of Main Street (U.S. 93) approximately 8 feet from the curb. The cost to tap into this line is extremely expensive for east side properties due to the cost of traffic control and cutting into U.S. 93. For properties on the west side it is prohibitive. This issue comes into play as basements and second floor uses are contemplated but lack adequate volumes to meet fire codes. Other uses such as a brewery need increased water supply just to operate. Public Infrastructure Strategy: Assist prospective Main Street business owners to connect to the existing water main or install alternative water lines that would be more easily accessible. Provide infrastructure improvements for technology to make the historic downtown more competitive with newer commercial developments. Taking these steps would allow for the development/redevelopment of space in downtown buildings that at this time may be cost prohibitive. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 6) Development of an Entertainment District: The City of Kalispell is focused on creating an exciting downtown and the stakeholder surveys reinforce that narrative. Downtown Kalispell is home to a variety of retail shops and restaurants, many of which are key attractions to downtown. However, there is an overwhelming desire for an improved entertainment experience for locals. The establishment of unique clusters of retail and restaurants downtown, with the addition of a performance venue, would lead to the critical mass necessary for downtown to thrive. Entertainment Strategies: 1. Create a performing Arts Venue: Kalispell has a long history of performing arts. The McIntosh Opera House located in Downtown Kalispell above the West Outdoor Store was constructed in 1896 and served the Flathead Valley for decades. It is now closed and in need of repairs but at one time, it was the center of activity hosting a crowd of over 1,100 people with the showing of "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Downtowns have long been the chosen location for performance venues, housing cultural activities for both locals and 27 "McIntosh Opera House" located above Western Outdoors visitors to enjoy. Not only is a performing arts venue within downtown a cultural asset, but it also puts "feet on the street", especially at night. The Playhouse in Bigfork and the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish are examples of this. Anytime a play is performed, the downtown fills with residents and visitors who may also choose to have dinner and shop at the local downtown businesses. 2. Broaden the Retail and Restaurant Base: Downtown Kalispell is poised for growth and must focus on creating an environment to attract KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES investment. Survey responses indicate that dining and shopping are the top two primary motivators for getting people downtown. The downtown market is not envisioned to support large commercial or box store operations. The focus instead is for local entrepreneurs providing unique and independent establishments thus offering a clear, inviting and authentic distinction to other commercial centers in Kalispell. 3. Liquor Licenses: The current State liquor laws are directly limiting restaurant and entertainment activity in Downtown Kalispell. The State of Montana has historically established a quota system for liquor licenses for each community in Montana, which in Kalispell's case has caused a shortage of available licenses. In addition, gaming is attached to any liquor license thus making them even more desirable. These two forces have created a market of scarcity. Any restaurants coming into the Kalispell market who would like to offer alcoholic beverages to their customers faces a daunting task. They must first locate a license being held by a current user and then negotiate a private transfer price in a sky rocketing market. The City of Kalispell needs to look closely into new state laws that would allow a significant increase in restaurant -directed liquor 28 licenses so that the Downtown has the opportunity to foster an entertainment culture within its boundaries. 4. Downtown Street Amenities: Implement Main Street improvements that welcome visitors. Sidewalks should be widened from the existing 10 feet upwards to at least 16 feet for businesses to create: a. Vibrant outdoor eating areas; b. Pedestrian access that is unhindered by the current mix of public signage, fire hydrants, and standard street furniture; c. Provide ample room for trees and landscaping to grow; d. Emphasize pedestrian scale lighting; e. Provide room for benches, bike racks and other amenities; and f. Install corner bump -outs at intersections, which allow for a shorter, more protected travel distance for pedestrian crossing the street, while offering corner -landscaping opportunities. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 7) Financing Strategies to Achieve Plan Goals: Many of the aforementioned solutions will require a significant funding source. In order to create a long-term sustainable strategy for an economically healthy Downtown Kalispell, new funding mechanisms need to be implemented. Currently the Downtown does have the Kalispell BID, which accomplishes unique functions, as outlined in the Appendix. However, the Kalispell BID's funding is limited and additional funding is needed to spur the development needed for Downtown Kalispell to thrive. Financing Strategies: 1. Montana Department of Transportation (MDT): U.S. 93 (Main Street) is designated a federal highway and management and maintenance of the entire 90' right-of-way is administered by MDT. Accordingly, improvements to Main Street could be funded as part of a larger project by state and federal transportation money through the Federal Aid System. For example, re -construction of the courthouse couplet could accommodate many of the desired community changes in the immediate vicinity of the couplet as long as these modifications are fully vetted through the federal review process and further the goals of 29 the Environmental Record of Decision (ROD). MDT also has access to funds through the Transportation Alternatives Program to address pedestrian and bicycle facilities and improvements. 2. Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) A TIF District is a re -development tool that allows municipalities to "capture" increased tax value. As a TIF District increases in property valuation due to new development and re -development, the incremental increase in taxes normally distributed to the city, county and school district, is instead funneled directly back into the TIF District to fund pre -determined projects intended to encourage more development. A TIF for Downtown Kalispell could be part of an effort (in tandem with other sources of funds) to finance the necessary improvements discussed in this plan. Expenditures of TIF- generated revenues are subject to certain restrictions and must be spent within the district to benefit the district. The funds generated from a new TIF district could be used to finance a variety of improvement projects including: • Infrastructure - Streets, sidewalks, water/ sewer lines, 8s utilities; • Public parking; • Park improvements; KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES • Elevators (to meet ADA requirements) in privately owned buildings; • Business loans for expansions or facade improvements; • Business grants (facade improvements); • Property acquisition for redevelopment ; • Demolition and removal of structures; • Property Rehabilitation; and • Historic preservation loans or grants. City TIF Potential/Example: The Valley Bank lot on the NW corner of 4th St. and Main Street is a City owned parking lot, in generally blighted condition on a highly visible downtown corner location. The Valley Bank lot provides surface parking but is also a City liability that requires maintenance and does not generate any taxes due to its tax-exempt status. If this lot were to be developed by a private party into a mixed use project, this tax liability would become a tax generator. This example is worked out below. The Downtown is valued, for taxation purposes, at approximately $76 per square foot. Modestly, the Valley Bank lot could be developed with a 3-story 30 45,000 square foot building. Using the average value of the downtown buildings, a new 45,000 square foot building would be worth $3.42 million. Based on the current mill levy assessed on comparable buildings, a developed Valley Bank lot would generate approximately $55,000 in city, county and school district tax dollars per year. Because the property is currently tax-exempt, 100% of those new tax dollars would be directed into the TIF every year for the life of the TIF. This money would then be available to be reinvested for projects within the TIF. This example shows the impact one property can have within a TIF district. Not only would the lot generate money for the TIF, but development of the site would create a built environment along Main Street that a surface parking lot cannot provide. 3. Consider alternative uses for City owned lots: There are 3.8 acres of City owned surface parking lots within the downtown boundary. The example above illustrates the impact of developing a single surface parking lot into a higher use. Several alternatives could be pursued to encourage re -development of these lots into more beneficial uses. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES • Existing surface parking lots could be sold to private developers for re -development for a beneficial project such as described above. • Surface parking lots could be granted or gifted to a private developer who enters into an agreement that stipulates development will occur on the lot within a certain time frame, the development will incorporate into the design the same number of existing parking spaces lost and that the development would be a mixed use, multi -story project. • There could be a land swap with a property owner who desires a more beneficial location in exchange for property they own in a less visible area. The request for proposals would include stipulations that any parking being lost due to construction be replaced either in the design of a new structure on the property, in another property nearby, or as part of a designated parking structure program in the greater downtown. 4. Special Improvement District (SID): An SID is a financing tool that could be used to construct public infrastructure such as a parking garage, water mains, sidewalk improvements, etc. If an 31 SID was a financing tool that the Downtown property owners and City Council wanted to pursue, a feasibility study would need to be conducted. The feasibility study would analyze the costs of the particular project and how the costs would be distributed throughout the proposed SID. State law provides for several different assessment methods. Depending on the project, properties to be assessed first have to be shown to benefit from the project. Assessment methods typically include either a lot frontage foot basis, a square footage of developed land basis or distance from the actual project. The assessment can also exempt certain land uses if there is a finding of no benefit. The feasibility study is an essential step vetting proposed improvements to both City Council and affected property owners. If the feasibility study determines that the SID is feasible, property owners to be assessed would have an opportunity to support or protest the creation of an SID District. If approved, the city would sell bonds that are repaid over a period of up to 20 years. The city would then in turn assess the parcels in the district to generate the money needed to pay off the bonds. The assessment would appear on the property owner's yearly property tax bill. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 5. Brownfields Program - Assessment 8s Revolving Loan Fund Cleanup: The City of Kalispell operates a Brownfield Program that offers voluntary financial assistance to public or private property owners. Eligible property owners can use grant funds to undertake phase I and phase II studies to ascertain whether their properties are environmentally blighted by current or historical actions on the property which may cloud a title at time of sale or which may presently cause operational limitations. Such impacts include the presence of asbestos, petroleum or other chemical contamination on -site, etc. The assessments are completed at no cost to the property owner, and information about the presence/absence of contamination is provided to the owner upon completion of the work. In addition, sites assessed by the city are potentially eligible for cleanup loan funds from the Environmental Protection Agency through the City of Kalispell. 6. Revolving Loan Fund - Low Interest Microloans for Rii cinPccPc• The City of Kalispell manages a Redevelopment Loan Program that is intended to provide a financing mechanism for businesses located within city limits of Kalispell. This program is designed to assist businesses by making low interest, long term fixed rate financing for general improvements to the property or business expansion. 32 7. Kalispell Business Improvement District - Facade Improvement Grant Program (FIG): The Kalispell Business Improvement District (BID) has developed a program to provide an incentive for private sector improvement of commercial buildings in the Kalispell BID. Through the Montana Main Street program, the BID provides matching grant opportunities to encourage private investment in exterior (facade) building improvements that will help preserve, enhance and restore the historical and architectural significance of many of Kalispell's downtown buildings. 8. State and Federal historic preservation tax credits: The Federal Historic Preservation Tax incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re -use of historic buildings by giving up to a 20% tax credit for income -producing properties. 9. The Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund This program provides state funds to promote long-term stable economic growth in Montana with financial assistance for economic job creation projects and planning projects. Application for both categories are accepted on an open -cycle basis until all available funds are committed to approved projects. KEY ISSUES AND STRATEGIES 10. Other: Other funding mechanisms will continue to become available, i.e. - New market tax credits, housing tax credits, grants, etc. An essential component to many alternative funding options is having "shovel ready" projects when the funding becomes available. The city needs to be prepared to apply for new funding that may be beneficial for the downtown as they become available. Notes: 33 CHAPTER 4 - IMPLEMENTATION "Communities can be shaped by choice, or they can be shaped by chance. We can keep on accepting the kind of communities we get or we can start creating the kind of communities we want. " - Richard Moe How do we as a community take the vision for Downtown Kalispell and make it real, tangible and achievable? Six major goals have been identified to help Kalispell implement its vision for its downtown plan area. The goals reflect the desires of the community at a broad policy level and are intended to function hand in hand. Each goal is accompanied by a set of guiding principles that provide specific direction to accomplish the goal. Some of the guiding principles used to accomplish the goals can be done immediately and are not dependent on other factors. Others will require coordination between various stakeholders, including state and city departments, to view downtown differently than in the past. This means applying different criteria than what might typically be found in their regulations. IMPLEMENTATION Goals/Guiding Principles: 1. Restore the U.S. 93 highway corridor in Downtown Kalispell to "Main Street": Downtown stakeholders realize that U.S. 93, which once brought life to the city has now evolved to the point where it is inhibiting business and the community's quality of life. Accordingly, U.S. 93 through Downtown Kalispell needs to be restored to Main Street making it more conducive to business and pedestrian activity. a) Maintain the courthouse couplet as a two-lane traffic circle (one lane north, one lane south) which will be designed to both serve as and enhance the south entrance to the new downtown. b) Re-establish the historic center lane landscape median north of the Flathead County Courthouse extending from 8th Street to 6th Street. 34 • Design features would include landscaping (ground cover and trees) • Pedestrian scale lighting • A signature art piece to replace the former WWI Doughboy now housed at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. c) Work with MDT to carry the two lane courthouse couplet design north through the entire downtown all the way to the BN Railroad/Core Area Corridor. d) Key features of the Main Street re -design would include: • Creating a two lane traffic flow with a center turn lane. • Including mid -block, center lane landscape islands where the center turn lanes are not needed. • Allow left turns at all intersections. • Install angled parking where possible. • Widen sidewalks to accommodate a mix of activity out in the public way such as merchandise display, sidewalk cafe activity and landscaping. • Incorporate bulb outs at intersections to decrease the width of Main Street and side streets for pedestrian crossing. IMPLEMENTATION • Increase the amount of landscaping and street trees downtown and incorporate necessary irrigation for watering. • Incorporate pedestrian scaled street - lighting conducive to a pedestrian environment downtown versus highway standard lighting. e) Develop wayfinding signage that directs through traffic (especially large truck) around downtown and on the bypass. fl Continue to lobby for the completion of the southern half of the bypass. g) Designate Willow Glen as the city's next urban road improvement project to create an east side route that will complement Main Street and the west side U.S. 93 Bypass Route in order to provide a long-term solution to the efficient movement of north -south traffic through the Greater Kalispell Area. h) Work to incorporate bicycle lanes, bike routes and bicycle facilities into the main street corridor. 35 2. Convenient parking for the business community and visitors: e) Develop a free, downtown R.V. parking lot close to the downtown for summer day use. Downtown stakeholders revealed that one of the fl Develop signage downtown that better biggest issues with operating a business downtown identifies public parking lots. was the lack of convenient parking. Parking studies have shown that it is more of a perceived problem g) Identify areas in downtown where employee today than reality. However, as long as there is a parking is available and distribute to business perception within the community that parking owners within the downtown in order to downtown is an issue, future growth will be limited. reduce the amount of rocking and rolling. Therefore, it is an issue that must be overcome for Downtown Kalispell to grow. h) Replace parallel on -street parking with angled parking spaces where feasible in order to a) Work with business owners, BID and the increase the amount of on -street parking. Parking Advisory Board to develop a parking management plan. i) Allow city surface parking lots to be leveraged for more appropriate uses. This could involve: b) Continue to oversell permits within city -owned lots until they are fully utilized. . Selling surface parking lots to a private developer for re -development; c) Work with owners of private parking lots to • Granting or gifting a surface lot to a increase the number of parking permits being private developer who enters into an sold for employees within the downtown. agreement that stipulates development will occur on the lot within a certain time d) Limit driveway approaches onto streets, frame, the development will incorporate encourage parking access onto alleys and the same number of existing parking remove or limit existing driveway approaches spaces lost and that the development that are not being used to increase the would be a mixed use, multi -story project; available on -street parking. IMPLEMENTATION 36 • A land swap with a property owner who desires a more beneficial location in exchange for property they own in a less visible area. j) Begin planning the location and funding for a new parking garage within the Downtown Plan Boundary. k) Monitor parking "hot spots" to stay abreast of the issues and prepare for future needs. 3. Provide for business development and redevelopment options within the downtown: Downtown Kalispell has been the social and economic hub of the city since its inception. Even with the significant wave of new commercial development to the north, Downtown Kalispell has remained a viable place for business of varying types. A commitment by both public and private sectors is necessary to secure and build upon the businesses that make their home within the Downtown. a) Creation of a downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District to assist with implementation of this plan. IMPLEMENTATION b) Develop an analysis tool to review each public surface parking lot. This tool should include a determination of the following: • Is this the best location for downtown parking? • Is the lot attractively landscaped and accessible? • Does it meet the minimum city landscape standards? • Is the surface in good repair or is it in need of repair? • Is the lot leased out to at least 110-120% of capacity? • Would the lot be better utilized if it were sold and converted into new retail, office or residential use? c) Investigate alternative funding mechanisms to reduce impact fees in the downtown. d) Offer incentives to encourage historic facade and exterior amenity improvements. e) Upgrade inadequate infrastructure including city water mains for fire flows to accommodate the full use of historic buildings downtown. 37 fl Develop a revolving loan/grant program using TIF or other funding resources to help business fund necessary infrastructure or property reinvestment. g) Continue promoting the Brownfields programs in order to prepare environmentally degraded properties for redevelopment. h) Provide infrastructure that supports new technology, i.e. - WIFI, Fiber-optic, etc. i) Work with state lawmakers to develop laws that would allow for the downtown to have unlimited, non -transferable, alcohol licenses. j) Create easy -to -use zoning and building codes. • BID, property owners and business owners should be actively engaged with city staff in the efforts to review and possibly amend building codes when feasible. • Develop cost effective options for meeting existing fire codes. IMPLEMENTATION 4. Create an enhanced transportation network: Downtown Kalispell stakeholders recognize a vibrant environment must offer its visitors and residents a variety of transportation options. This plan develops appealing, consistently maintained gateways into the downtown boundary accommodating safe multi - modal travel. a) Incorporate traffic calming techniques into design and improvements of the local street network to enhance pedestrian safety. b) Identify major gathering or destination points (Core Area, public buildings, parks, commercial areas) in need of pedestrian access and connection. c) Improve pedestrian and bike access throughout the plan area to improve safety and mobility. d) Strengthen linkages between Main Street, the Core Area and county buildings to the south. e) Work with Eagle Transit to integrate bus stops into street design in the appropriate locations. 38 5. Create a unique and identifiable image for Downtown Kalispell: Main Street Kalispell is the gateway to Glacier National Park. Downtown Kalispell will expand upon its existing aesthetics to draw and welcome travelers, signaling that they have arrived somewhere special. a) Craft architectural design standards that are downtown specific that encourage renovations and new construction to blend in with and enhance the current historic flavor of the Downtown. b) Clearly identify Downtown Kalispell entrance features, specifically, north and south historic Main Street gateways. c) Historic preservation to maintain the cultural and visual fabric of Downtown Kalispell. d) Establish a standard for high quality design for new buildings and parking. e) Encourage public/private partnerships to fund the creation and display of public art. IMPLEMENTATION fl Incorporate amenities into new or redevelopment projects such as pocket parks, activity nodes and gathering places. g) Increase landscaping to soften the area and create a more appealing location. h) New parking lots should be located to the side or rear of buildings away from primary street frontages. i) Parking lots should be enhanced with pedestrian scale lighting, way finding signage, and aesthetic elements such as screening and landscaping. j) Sidewalks should be installed and sized to accommodate seating and eating within the right-of-way. k) Work with MDT to allow for banners to be strung across Main Street during special events. 39 6. Become the epicenter for arts, culture and historic preservation within the Flathead Valley: Downtown Kalispell is rich in cultural and natural history. Downtown Kalispell was initially developed in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the historical buildings that were constructed during that time still remain and play an important role in defining the rich historical and cultural character of the community. a) Support preservation, conservation and adaptable reuse of historic buildings. b) Support the creation of a performing arts venue. c) Promote design standards in keeping with the styles and materials of historic buildings in the neighborhood. d) Work with the Montana Historical Society for the purpose of supporting historic preservation in the downtown area. e) Expand the location and frequency of cultural events in the downtown area. IMPLEMENTATION fl Encourage public/private partnerships to fund the creation and display of art. g) Discourage the demolition of historically or culturally significant structures and sites. h) Return the Farmer's Market to the downtown. i) Encourage the temporary closure of side streets off Main Street for special events for the benefit of the community. "A hundred years after we are gone and forgotten, those who never heard of us will be living with the results of our actions." Oliver Wendell Homes, U.S. Supreme Court Justice 40 APPENDIX I. PLAN DEVELOPMENT - Surveys and Interviews: Ultimately, maintaining a vibrant downtown is a cooperative effort between the city, its residents, and its business community. The development of a plan requires a clear understanding of what is going on in the downtown. Over the last two years city staff has conducted 102 interviews with business, resident and property owners within The Downtown Plan boundary. The interviews conducted included a survey that was seeking clarity on the issues facing businesses and residents. Key topics that were discussed at length during the interviews included: ➢ How long have you operated here? ➢ Strengths and weaknesses of downtown? ➢ What things are holding you back? ➢ Ideas for improvements or changes? ➢ Why did you choose to invest in downtown? ➢ Are you satisfied with downtown and is it working? ➢ Is traffic downtown an issue, specifically along Main Street? ➢ Is there adequate parking downtown? Staff has also attended multiple community meetings and prepared newsletters that were mailed out to the downtown stakeholders. The newsletters included updates of the plan's progress and requested additional input from those interested in the plan. Lastly, staff met with the Kalispell Business Improvement District multiple times and regularly attended the Kalispell Parking Advisory Board meetings keeping them apprised of the plans progress and contents. What Did We Learn?: It was apparent that the downtown stakeholders had inherent loyalty and pride in the downtown. It was not difficult for them to address a number of issues that the downtown was facing. The survey results and inventory collected throughout the public outreach process brought to light valuable information. APPENDIX 41 A. Survey Results: The survey results from the downtown stakeholders were broken into three different categories: "The Good," "The Bad," and "Suggestions." Amongst those three categories the top three responses for each of the categories are the following: ➢ The Good: 1) Central location and business visibility. 2) Historic authenticity 8s cultural attractiveness. 3) Good investment, affordable leases. ➢ The Bad: 1) Main Street generates to much noise, dust and congestion from truck and car traffic and is limited by no left turns. 2) There is a perceived lack of parking and inconvenient parking time limits which inhibits foot traffic. 3) Downtown lacks pedestrian/bike facilities - a general lack of inviting street crossings, bike racks, benches and greenery. It is not walkable or safe for pedestrians and bikes. ➢ Suggestions: APPENDIX 1) Slow downtown Main Street traffic (three lanes, angled parking, maintain couplet as two-lane, get rid of one -ways, finish bypass) . 2) Maintain and enhance community character (pedestrian facilities, historical preservation, landscaping, etc.) 3) More diversity and tenant mix (entertainment, food, drink, night life, liquor/cabaret licenses). 42 B. Land Use Inventory: In addition to the survey questions regarding the issues facing downtown residents and businesses, we set out to inventory the downtown's built environment. We needed to know how the buildings were being used. By compiling all this information, a complete picture of Downtown Kalispell and its most pressing issues could be identified. Dun ntuFrn Plan Area General Land Use JOhy, 1,2% FChurch, Areas, % Commercial Vacant, 0.4% rary, useum.chpq 1, 1o.0% Resitlential, 9.2% Office-Gamemment, Office-Vacant,0.3% 8G%6 Downtown Kalispell is comprised of a multitude of uses within its 24 block boundary. The Downtown Plan area general land use chart and map are shown on this page. It is important to note that the highest percentage of land use in the downtown is parking areas. Parking areas comprise 23.5% of the general land uses within the downtown boundary. APPENDIX ju Pk E RAILROAD ST Kalispell Center Mall C Depot Park F �- - - - - -r- -.-r...... - - W CENTER ST r E CENTER STI ' aFir�tas � 7 ST ST.W " 1ST-ST.E,.� swD:sr w ! .� sxD-sr: ' i k 1 � 9RD ST w� `3RD ST E 41.1I ST.W1 4TH ST � o f■ C °s �I �STH STW �STH STIE�I !3 - i Comm Plan Boundary G —IN. Existing Land Use Tw CH-STE - commerciauRetail commercial-Vacam •i - Office -Professional 8t ■i Office -Vacant' - Office-Govemment 7TH ST.w 7TH ST.E — ■ Dfr -Social Seances ' ResidentialSingle Family Residential-2 Family - Residential-Munilamily •W _STH ST E— Church, Library, Museum, School Park or Openspace - utility Q Parking t—r—+ 1 prH$T.E 43 1 Page The figure shown below breaks down the downtown building square footage into main floor, basement, second floor and third floor space. In total there are 1,558,062 square feet of building space within the downtown boundary. Density within the downtown boundary comes out to approximately 19,000 square feet per acre (including public right-of-way). Comparatively, the Hutton Ranch development to the north has a density of approximately 10,800 square feet per acre. DG3i•ntDIVII Pl;gn Duiloin; Squ.irp Footq ge 9M, Nb 830IB60 aao,aao }oo,aoo Goq aoo SolNo 4 'Mo 351r659 33TJ633 2W, bob �M' W ] OO, aDb 37,91� fl MainFleur Sq Ft BasernerRSq R 2nd FIooF Sq Ft 3rd Flour Sq Ft APPENDIX 44 Page The figure shown below breaks down the first floor building use within the downtown boundary: 29% Building Use Breakdown - Level 1 � OCommercial 10% 35% OCommercial-Vacant 1% OOffice OOffice-Vacant O Institutional q% O Utility 39% O Residential First level building use is important because it is at street level and is what patrons of downtown see first. Survey results indicated that there was a need for more diversity downtown (retail, food, drink, etc.), and that it was heavy in offices. The chart correlates with that message since only 35% of first floor space is used for retail; whereas 39% is of first floor space is office space. Although not shown in the figure above, only 7% of the street level is used for food 8s beverage. First floor space would be best utilized as retail or food and beverage because it creates "feet on the street," making downtown a more lively place to be. APPENDIX 45 The figure shown below breaks down the second floor building use within the downtown boundary: uilding Use Breakdown - Level Z ■ Commercial -Active ■ Commercial -Vacant ■ Commercial Storage/Support O Office O Office -Vacant O Institutional ■ Utility O Residential Second floor space would best be used for either residential, office space, or similar. The breakdown of the land uses on the second floor shows a lack of residential space. Although 23% is not a bad number, increasing the number of residential units downtown is an essential component to a thriving downtown. Residents of a downtown tend to work in the vicinity and use the adjacent services which create more activity in the surrounding area. It is also important to note the percentage of storage and vacant space on the second level. 7% (or approximately 24,000 square feet) of second level building space is being underutilized. Improving second floor space so that it is better utilized is difficult due to the cost of complying with building and fire codes. APPENDIX 46 The figure shown below breaks down the basement level building use within the downtown boundary: 1% ing Use Breakdown - Basement Level ■Active Commercial ■ Commercial Storage/Support Area O Commercial -Vacant OActive Office ■ Office -Storage /Support Area O Office -Vacant p Institutional ■ Utility p Residential Basement level space can be used for any use, although residential use in the basement is not preferable due to lack of natural light. 28% (or approximately 95,000 square feet) of basement level building space is vacant, or being used as storage/support area. This space also has the potential to be better utilized. Like second floor space, improving basement level space is difficult due to the cost of complying with building and fire codes. APPENDIX 47 C. Economics: Tax Exempt Properties: The figure to the right illustrates the properties (excluding streets) within the Downtown Plan boundary that are taxable (red) and tax-exempt (blue). The amount of tax-exempt property is most notable with 13.8 of the 49.2 acres (28%) of the properties within the downtown boundary being tax-exempt. Over half of this tax-exempt acreage (56%) is owned by the City of Kalispell. The high percentage of properties within the downtown boundary that are tax-exempt creates challenges in a community that relies on property tax as the primary means of revenue to pay for government services. For a clearer picture of what this ownership pattern looks like it is important to analyze the specific types of uses. City owned properties include certain essential functions such a city hall, the public safety building, the Museum at Central School and the Hockaday Museum of Art. However, the largest single category of city land includes public surface parking facilities. APPENDIX .. W CENTER aT E ar i T1T W 7sna7�E � II ,arse ar y1r 9Rp'gT E myertw am ar,_ iRITST W af►IaT E N• 7 • s - w e s 48 1 Page Surface Parking Lots: Surface parking lots are not the highest and best use of land; however, make up 36% of the parcel space in Downtown Kalispell. Private surface parking lots within the downtown boundary are valued at approximately $15 per square foot of land, whereas, buildings within the downtown boundary are valued at approximately $62 dollars per square foot. Between surface parking lots and tax-exempt properties a large proportion of the downtown is generating limited to no tax revenue. Additionally, surface parking lots create an uninviting built environment, degrade the natural environment (e.g., by polluting storm water runoff into areas waterways) and are often provided at the expense of more productive investments. APPENDIX 49 1 Page Value of Downtown: The plan boundary is 82 acres (49.2 in blocks and 32.8 in public right-of-way). Downtown Kalispell brings significant value compared to other developments within the city. Properties within The Downtown Plan boundary are valued at a higher dollar amount per square foot than that of other developments within the city. Downtown is valued at approximately $50 per square foot (including surface parking lots and tax- exempt properties). If the tax-exempt properties (13.8 acres) are removed the value of downtown property rises to approximately $76 per square foot. Comparatively, the big -box store development of Hutton Ranch to the north is valued at approximately $36 per square foot. Accordingly, downtown is providing a private tax value of approximately $3.3 million per acre, whereas, Hutton Ranch is providing a tax base of approximately $1.6 million per acre. The figure to the right shows the price per square foot of Hutton Ranch. The value per acre of Downtown Kalispell is representative of the value, and that it is worthy of special consideration because the city generates its revenue through property taxes. Additionally, it is less costly to provide services in a concentrated area such as downtown, then developments on the fringes of the city. APPENDIX 2015 Doparlment of Revenue Property Values per Square Foot (includes Real Estate & Improvements) AM $28,66 $90.94 $21.12 $66.45 $6.35 e x $6.35 $2872 J? $69.03 $60,45 $35.16 $42,49 $55.44 $25-93 $30.44 r -- •, 2 $25.33 �. $24.19 l $33.95 Legend _e Hutton Ranch Parcels e Building Only Sq Ft Value = $10i e Land Sq Ft Value = $10 L e Total Building & Land Sq Ft Value = $35.64 A 50 1 Page D. Parking Study: Surveys indicate that there is a perception in the community that parking downtown is lacking or inconvenient. If the community believes parking downtown is inconvenient, then they will be deterred from visiting downtown business. Recent survey work has indicated that current parking may not be as limited as it is perceived to be. Finding a way to bridge the perceived parking problem is essential for downtown success. There are currently 2,410 parking spaces (1 space per 650 square feet of building area) available within the downtown boundary. The spaces consist of both on -street and off-street parking areas. Most on -street spaces have a two-hour parking restriction. The remainder is 30-minute parking, usually on corners with a few 15-minute and handicap spaces. None of the on -street parking within the study area is metered. The following is a breakdown of the current parking areas: Total Parking Spaces Kalispell Downtown Plan Area On -Street spaces 675 Private 888 Private, monthly lease 426 City owned monthly/employee 356 City owned metered 15 City owned free 50 Total Lots 1,735 Total 2,410 APPENDIX Downtown Plan & Parking Inventory StUdy Argo 57 ❑OD F- tw toe aFIL tte k ++. Downtown Plea Study Area 02015 perking In M.ry Area Parking Study Area 51 1 Page The inventory determined that there are 675 on -street parking spaces and 1,735 in lots (private and public) that are utilized by the public, customers and employees. City owned lots are either metered, require a permit, or have a ticket machine. The Skyline lot, which is owned by the city, provides 50 free public parking spaces. Parking Utilization: A parking utilization study was completed by staff. The parking study included all of the on -street parking spaces located within parking study boundary. Additionally, the study included the three city owned lots consisting of the Valley Bank Lot, Eagles Lot and Skyline Lot. Not all of the parking lots were inventoried, as some are not available for public use. The study was conducted hourly in the months of August and December, 2014-2015 and coincides with the study done by Robert Peccia and Associates in 1999. The study evaluated an area bound by Center Street to the north, 2nd Avenue West to the west, 2nd Avenue East to the east and 5th Street to the south, shown by the figure to the right. The study was conducted to better understand parking utilization of the on -street parking spaces and public parking lots downtown as well as the duration that parking spaces are being occupied. APPENDIX Downtown Plan Parking Utilization Peak Hour of 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. - August 2015 KW1,pA1 renter Mall p.ppt perk sr.t Inhntst. - S.nM n A MiN W"WIP Outdoors 18% K.11spNl Cenlra Grand II Court Ind Are Floral Marra, W Prof lG + 0ldg i= 29% J-84,. 'J896 - Glazier Bark City yz y! M.II Ppst 8:Lot Llbr.ry Post � 42%42% 89A' Si36 31 Xr� `-54%- �a52. 8iS5 X N Court. g ft4. m w l7ept L 41% �54%- 78% 4Sh- Kalispell m k3,ew.ry � I _ JL Fmnaaid Alli.— Parking Utilization rr.kM ,ilk Less than 10% 10 to 24% 25 to 49% 50 to 74% 75 to 84% 411111111111119 35% or greater 52 1 Page The maximum utilization of on -street parking was acknowledged as the point which spaces within a block face were 85% utilized. The parking utilization figure shown on the previous page illustrates the downtown peak hour (12-1 P.M.) parking demand in August, 2015. August is shown because it is the busiest month downtown and the best representation of downtown peak parking demand. Block faces that experienced 85% utilization were highlighted as fully utilized. The study determined that only 12% of the block faces downtown are at capacity during the peak hour in August. Comparatively, in the peak hour in August of 1999 14% of the block faces were fully utilized, see figure shown to the right. This reinforces the notion that the city is at a status quo as far as development and parking. Parking demand has shifted around, but as a whole has not got worse over the last 18 years. The Eagles Lot, one of the three public parking lots surveyed, showed highest usage at only 68% usage during the peak hour in August. This is in spite of the fact that all city downtown lots are technically sold out. During peak hour the Valley Bank lot was utilized at 39% (including the metered parking) and the Skyline lot was utilized at 51%. Comparatively, in 1999 the Eagles lot was utilized at 56%, the Valley Bank lot at 72% and Skyline lot at 62%. APPENDIX Downtown Plan Parking Inventory -August 1999 KARPr Canber " Depur Pak FENt I cc.t 2WAW HdW MW w Pro Maw Poet L gs% % 5 i r x F1*1 6 » August 1999 Peak Hour 10%ar lem 11 iD 25% 2B to 4U% 50 to BB% + 70 to n% HBO to 1UU+% 53 1 Page Parking Summary: The results of the parking utilization study in downtown revealed that the current amount of parking accommodates the parking for the majority of downtown. There are "hot spots" near the Kalispell Grand Hotel/Western Outdoor and KM Building/Imagine If Library where the parking utilization is full during parts of the day. The parking study indicates that adding more parking in the downtown is not an essential component of the proposed downtown plan. The study also shows that in areas of high demand ("hot spots") parking is becoming an inhibiting factor. As the downtown becomes more successful, there will be a point where too many "hot spots" creates the need for additional parking supply, i.e. - a parking structure, or other creative alternatives. There are opportunities in Downtown Kalispell to address concerns about parking supply. However, increase in parking supply should be coupled with parking management strategies to help maintain the character of the downtown. In fact, it is preferable that parking management precede increase in parking supply to ensure that the existing parking supply is being used as efficiently as possible. Excessive surface parking supply could actually be counterproductive as it reduces the supply of buildable land needed for new development. E. Kalispell Business Improvement District (KBID): One of the leading ways the public/private process is implemented is through various non -profits, particularly BID's. Kalispell has a strong downtown advocate in the Kalispell Business Improvement District. BID's act as a quasi -government for a downtown, providing services city government cannot provide. Downtown's future success will require the continued support of the Kalispell BID. To date the Kalispell BID has accomplished a great deal to create a welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by residents and visitors: o Hosting events - Thursday fest, Chocolate Affair, Run Through History, First Fridays, Art Walk. o Creating a facade improvement program. o Installing wayfinding signage. o Providing a Downtown Ambassador who provides sidewalk cleanup, flower watering and friendly visitor information o Undertaking park bench restoration. o Developing a walking tour brochure of historical points of interest. o Promoting online, print, television and radio marketing campaigns. o The placement of flowers, planters and trees. APPENDIX 54 M _. 40RR1 ��� APPENDIX The Kalispell BID is downtown's management team, ensuring its many complex elements work together to create a safe, attractive unique, and well -functioning place. Successful implementation of this plan will involve continued involvement of the Kalispell BID, and other civic -minded non -profits that are tasked with issues that affect the downtown. The figure to the left shows the Kalispell BID boundary and Downtown Plan area boundary. The Kalispell BID boundary is outlined by the red boundary and the Downtown Plan in yellow. 55 1 Page F. Courthouse Couplet Study By way of background, in 1993, MDT undertook the re -construction of U.S. 93 from Somers to Whitefish utilizing a 4-lane design. Part of that design process involved a request by Kalispell, with congressional intervention, to develop a Highway 93 bypass around Kalispell for the primary purpose of relieving truck traffic in downtown Kalispell. Now, after 23 years, the Kalispell Bypass has been completed. In addition, the entire U.S. 93 corridor from Somers to Whitefish has also been reconstructed except for the 5 block stretch of roadway around the Flathead County Courthouse. Design issues have plagued MDT, as they have tried to develop a 4-lane design that would both accommodate large trucks by current design standards and not totally disrupt the neighborhood around the courthouse. The MDT initial design options necessitated acquiring several properties around the courthouse to accommodate a design large enough to allow a 4 lane design capable of handling large trucks. Adjacent property owners were resistant to sell property to MDT for this project and the project went dormant for many years. MDT has again raised the issue of re -constructing this piece of infrastructure as the roadway itself is quickly deteriorating. Note that MDT will not invest in road improvements where the design does not meet current highway standards. MDT recently engaged the engineering firm of Robert Peccia and Associates to undertake a new analysis of this issue. They have completed a traffic study for the courthouse couplet. The intent of the traffic study was to identify the following: o Project the possible number of lanes needed. o Review vehicle/pedestrian operational and safety issues. o Project future conditions. o Analyze the impact of the full bypass on main street. The traffic study provided a current traffic baseline for the community, that is a picture of where we are today. The study then looked at projected traffic levels out to year 2040. The study identified eight (8) alternative scenarios for the courthouse couplet. All scenarios included the projected impacts of the newly completed by-pass. The alternative scenarios included the following scenarios: 1. Baseline o Full bypass with no additional changes in the community APPENDIX 56 2. Main Street with two travel lanes and center (left turn) lane o Between 13th Street East and Center Street 3. Main Street with four travel lanes and center (left turn) lane o Between 13th Street East and Center Street 4. One-way couplet (A) o Main Street two travel lanes with center (left turn) lane o 1st Avenue East one-way northbound o 1st Avenue West one way southbound o Additional improvements to Center Street and 12 Street East 5. One-way couplet (B) o Main Street one-way southbound o 1st Avenue East one way northbound o Improvements to Center Street 6. One-way couplet (C) o Main Street one way northbound o 1st Avenue West one way southbound o Improvements to Center Street and 12th Street East. 7. Willow Glen upgrade to three lane road o Connecting at US 2-Hwy 35 intersection (Snappy's) o 2-lane with center (left turn) lane 8. Willow Glen upgrade and Main Street with center (left turn) lane o Combined alternative scenario numbers 2 and 7. APPENDIX 57 Alternative 2 is the traffic configuration that would most closely identify with the design concepts embraced in this plan. The Peccia study shows that Main Street can function as a 2-lane road with center turn lane (Alternative 2) now and into the near future. The study also shows the significant negative impacts that would come if the Courthouse Couplet and Main Street were committed to a long term four lane design (Alternative 3). If Alternative 3 were the final configuration of Main Street, traffic is projected to increase by 40% compared to if Alternative 2 were implemented. Alternative 3 would provide for nearly 30,000 cars on Main Street, this is an astronomical number considering Main Street is already experiencing too much traffic. Considering stakeholders of downtown feel that there is already too much traffic on Main Street, Alternative 3 is not a viable option. What is the priority? Improving traffic and pedestrian safety while maintaining acceptable traffic flow, or moving traffic with minimum amount of delay and accepting higher safety risks that come with efficiently moving traffic? The study also does not identify how nearly 30,000 cars would function at Main Street's intersection with Idaho, or how that amount of traffic would work with the Core Area trail. Additionally, Alternative 3 would further impact space for improvements needed to improve the pedestrian environment along Main Street. Alternatives 4, 5 and 6 include variations of one -ways in the downtown. One -ways are good at moving traffic but would have negative implications on the downtown. Retailers, especially those dependent on pass -by traffic, prefer a location on a two- way street than a one-way street because of the accessibility benefits that a two-way street location provides. In addition, one-way streets also affect the visibility of businesses along their cross streets. A successful downtown area should support activities of residents, employees, and visitors. By car, occasional visitors to downtown are often confused and disoriented as they circulate through one-way street networks. By requiring less out -of -direction travel, a two -street network is better for unfamiliar drivers and benefits all the users of downtown. Easy circulation and plenty of pass -by visibility would make downtown more conducive to visitors. APPENDIX 58 courthouse couplet. All scenarios included the projected impacts of the newly completed by-pass. The alternative scenarios included the following scenarios: 1. Baseline o Full bypass with no additional changes in the community 2. Main Street with two travel lanes and center (left turn) lane o Between 13th Street East and Center Street 3. Main Street with four travel lanes and center (left turn) lane o Between 13th Street East and Center Street 4. One-way couplet (A) o Main Street two travel lanes with center (left turn) lane o 1st Avenue East one-way northbound o 1st Avenue West one way southbound o Additional improvements to Center Street and 12 Street East 5. One-way couplet (B) o Main Street one-way southbound o 1st Avenue East one way northbound o Improvements to Center Street 6. One-way couplet (C) o Main Street one way northbound o 1st Avenue West one way southbound o Improvements to Center Street and 12th Street East. 7. Willow Glen upgrade to three lane road o Connecting at US 2-Hwy 35 intersection (Snappy's) APPENDIX 59 o 2-lane with center (left turn) lane 8. Willow Glen upgrade and Main Street with center (left turn) lane o Combined alternative scenario numbers 2 and 7. Alternative 2 is the traffic configuration that would most closely identify with the design concepts embraced in this plan. The Peccia study shows that Main Street can function as a 2-lane road with center turn lane (Alternative 2) now and into the near future. The study also shows the significant negative impacts that would come if the Courthouse Couplet and Main Street were committed to a long term four lane design (Alternative 3). If Alternative 3 were the final configuration of Main Street, traffic is projected to increase by 40% compared to if Alternative 2 were implemented. Alternative 3 would provide for nearly 30,000 cars on Main Street, this is an astronomical number considering Main Street is already experiencing too much traffic. Considering stakeholders of downtown feel that there is already too much traffic on Main Street, Alternative 3 is not a viable option. What is the priority? Improving traffic and pedestrian safety while maintaining acceptable traffic flow, or moving traffic with minimum amount of delay and accepting higher safety risks that come with efficiently moving traffic? The study also does not identify how nearly 30,000 cars would function at Main Street's intersection with Idaho, or how that amount of traffic would work with the Core Area trail. Additionally, Alternative 3 would further impact space for improvements needed to improve the pedestrian environment along Main Street. Alternatives 4, 5 and 6 include variations of one -ways in the downtown. One -ways are good at moving traffic but would have negative implications on the downtown. Retailers, especially those dependent on pass -by traffic, prefer a location on a two-way street than a one-way street because of the accessibility benefits that a two-way street location provides. In addition, one-way streets also affect the visibility of businesses along their cross streets. A successful downtown area should support activities of residents, employees, and visitors. By car, occasional visitors to downtown are often confused and disoriented as they circulate through one-way street networks. By requiring less out -of -direction travel, a two -street network is better for unfamiliar drivers and benefits all the users of downtown. Easy circulation and plenty of pass -by visibility would make downtown more conducive to visitors. APPENDIX 60 RESOLUTION NO. KGPA 17-02 AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE KALISPELL CITY GROWTH POLICY PLAN -IT 2035 ADOPTED JULY 3, 2017 TO BE KNOWN AS THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AMENDMENT WHEREAS, the current Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035 was adopted by the Kalispell City Council on July 3, 2017 by Resolution No. 5821 A; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan It 2035 calls for development of "The Downtown Plan" as a key project that will have tangible, positive impact on the citizens of Kalispell; and WHEREAS, the development of the plan included significant public outreach resulting in support for adoption of the plan from City residents and stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the plan includes goals and guiding principles in order to address key issues brought forth through the public outreach process; and WHEREAS, the plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan —It 2035; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this neighborhood plan would effectively amend the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035 and the designated area to me made part of The Downtown Plan amendment which would serve as the basis for Main Street improvements, parking policies and infrastructure improvements among other development oriented goals and policies; and WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board held a public hearing on August 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell Council Chambers after due notice to the public and received comments upon the proposal; and WHEREAS, public comment was received and the Planning Board directed staff directed staff to make the appropriate changes as directed by the board; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board continued discussion to the September 12, 2017 Planning Board meeting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Kalispell City Planning Board recommends to the Kalispell City Council, Exhibit A, The Downtown Plan containing a vision, goals and goal implementation strategies be adopted as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan — It 2035 September 12, 2017 Presiden Kalispell City Planning Board A Safer Street through Lane Reduction Redevelopment Strategies )) State Department of Transportation funding )) Lane reduction to im- prove pedestrian and bike access and safety Results and Lessons Learned D Road reconfigurations such as lane reductions that deemphasize the automobile, as well as reduced vehicle speeds and traffic volumes, make the road safer for all types of users. D Because of the road restriping, total collisions decreased by 40 percent, and injury rates de- creased by 71 percent. Slowing traffic and im- proving the pedestrian and bike experience improved property values and the performance of local businesses along the corridor. Streets have played a major role in the development of College Park, a neighborhood ad- jacent to downtown Orlando, Florida. The neigh- borhood's Princeton, Harvard, and Yale streets influenced the naming of the city's first subdivision and eventually the naming of the neighborhood. Beginning in 7999, local stakeholders gave College Park a new identity by transforming Edge- water Drive, its main street. The four -lane road was extremely unsafe; it carried more than 20,000 speeding motorists per day, and it experienced crashes nearly every three days and injuries every nine days. Because the road also contained limited space for sidewalks, bike lanes, and streetscape, the city of Orlando implemented a lane reduc- tion —or "road diet" —to regain space for pedes- trians and bicyclists. Since the project's implementation, Edgewater Drive has become a noticeably healthier and safer street. Traffic speeds and the number of crashes ERR! S ING "LaplEs 5t have been reduced, and both the volume and satis- fa6on of pedestrians and bicyclists have increased. The project emerged from a neighborhood improvement plan called the Neighborhood Hori- zon Plan and from anticipation surrounding the resurfacing of Edgewater Drive in 2001. Hoping to maximize the opportunity, the city in collabora- tion with neighborhood stakeholders —formulated a vision, set of goals, and plan for the redevelop- ment of a 1.5-mile stretch of Edgewater between Par Street and Lakeview Street. The goals emphasized the vision of the corridor as a vibrant, pedestrian -oriented commercial district with reduced incidents of speeding, im- proved bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and an enhanced streetscape. To achieve the goals, the city and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) negotiated plans for a road diet in con- junction with regularly scheduled maintenance. This approach required removing one vehicle lane 20 BUILDING HEALTHY CORRIDORS and reconfiguring the road through lane restrip- ing; these changes were funded by FDOT and required the state of Florida to transfer control of the street to the city After gaining control of Edgewater Drive, the city of Orlando initiated the project. Before committing to permanent improvements, the city implemented a temporary lane reduction, using tape to restripe the road, and then performed a before -and -after analysis that looked at crash and injury rates, vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, on - street parking, travel times, and bicyclist volumes. The analysis showed that those indicators were improved by the lane reduction, and the tape was replaced with permanent striping in December 2002. Ultimately, the city converted four lanes to three; the road now has one travel lane in each direction and a center, two-way turn lane. The city also added bike lanes in both directions and widened on -street parking. Because of this project, Co{lege Park's main street has become a thriving corridor. Safety greatly improved after the project: total collisions dropped by 40 percent, injury rates declined 71 percent, and traffic counts briefly dropped 12 per- cent before returning to original levels. Pedestrian counts increased by 23 percent, bicycling activity by 30 percent, and on -street parking —which buffers the sidewalks from automobile traffic —by 41 percent. In addition, the corridor has gained 77 new businesses and an additional 560 jobs since 2008. OPPOSITE: Edgewater Drive has become substantially safer; because of new designated bike lanes, cyclists are no longer forced to compete with vehicles. (Gus Castro) LEFT: The restriping of Edgewater Drive reduced automobile travel by one lane, added bike lanes, and widened on -street parking. (Gus Castro) BELOW TOP: Before, Edgewater Drive's four wide lanes limited the street's capacity for bike lanes and sidewalks, making the corri- dor unsafe for and unattractive to pedestrians and bicyclists. (Gus Castro) BOTTOM: After, the corridors road diet and emphasis on alter- nate modes of travel have calmed traffic, increased pedestrian activity, and greatly improved the neighborhood's streetscape. (Gus Castro) The value of property adjacent to Edgewater and within a half mile of the corridor rose 80 percent and 70 percent, respectively. Such positive results have gained national atten- tion and satisfied local stakeholders, who made no requests to restore Edgewater to a four -lane road when it was resurfaced in 2012. CHAPTER 2: REINVENTING CORRIDORS 21 Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results Prepared by City of Orlando - Transportation Planning Bureau 1111/02 INTRODUCTION Edgewater Drive is a north -south roadway that carries approximately 20,000 Average Daily Trips per day. The roadway serves as College Park's Main Street while accommodating some through traffic. The limit of this evaluation is from Par Street to Lakeview Street in College Park. Neighborhood Horizon Plan In 1999 over forty College Park neighborhood volunteers participated in workshops with the City of Orlando to formulate an official plan for the neighborhood. The plan is intended to be used as a "blueprint" for planning future neighborhood improvement projects. The plan is College Park's "Neighborhood Horizon Plan" which was approved by The College Park Neighborhood Association (CPNA) and accepted by the Orlando City Council in January 2000. The Horizon Plan COLLEGEPARK identified 74 major tasks, which the _ volunteers would like to see implemented to improve the neighborhood. Many of the 74 tasks t. = P related to Edgewater._" Drive. One of the tasks was to transfer jurisdiction and " maintenance of Edgewater Drive from Princeton St. to Par St. from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to the City of Orlando. The City already had jurisdiction of Edgewater Drive from Colonial Drive to Princeton Street. The transfer of jurisdiction to the City was viewed as important by the neighborhood because then the City could better implement improvement to the Edgewater Drive corridor as defined in the Neighborhood Horizon Plan without having to coordinate with FDOT. The Horizon Plan identified improvements such as new enhanced crosswalks with pavers at various points of crossing, underground utilities, and potential for new traffic lights, safer parking, bicycle lanes and wider sidewalks. The Horizon Plan Vision was to reinvent Edgewater Drive into a vibrant, pedestrian - friendly commercial district with cafes and shops. Re -Striping Project History The previous 4-lane configuration of Edgewater Drive did not provide sufficient room for wider sidewalks, bicycle lanes, streetscape and other Horizon Plan tasks. The Horizon Plan identified that the only way to eventually have wider more walkable sidewalks and a more pedestrian friendly commercial district was to eliminate one vehicle lane. The FDOT had budgeted for Edgewater Drive to be resurfaced in 2001/02. CPNA formally requested the City pursue looking at re -striping of Edgewater Drive from 4-lanes to 3 while it was being resurfaced. This change would immediately allow for wider parallel parking and bike lanes along Edgewater Drive. The concept had been successfully implemented in other cities with positive results including less speeding, reduced crash rates and increased bicycle and pedestrian activity. City Staff examined the possibility of re -striping to three lanes and presented the results at two advertised public meetings on April 11 and June 20 of 2001 with a combined attendance of over 100 people. The public meetings encouraged community input and neighbors brought issues for the City to study further, but overall the consensus at the meetings was that the public liked the 3-lane concept. As a result of the public meetings, the City agreed to examine several Measures of Effectiveness in the Before & After Conditions. They are the basis for much of the Before and After Evaluation. CITY OP ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results BEFORE & .AFTER EVALUATION A series of Before and After Evaluations were conducted in order to assess the project's impact. Evaluations were completed in addition to the Measures of Effectiveness that were established at the beginning of the study. A summary of the Before and After Evaluations and Results is as follows: Crash & Injury Data In order to assess the project's impact on safety, crash and injury rates were calculated for the overall corridor. Crash reports for the last three complete years of 1999 through 2001 were reviewed and average crash and injury rates and frequencies were calculated. The after evaluation consisted of reviewing the available four complete months of crash data in order to determine the crash and injury rates and frequencies. The Crash and Injury rates were calculated based on the number of million vehicle miles of travel on the corridor. A summary showing the significant reduction in crashes and injuries is shown in the following Tables. Crash & Injury Rate Comparison Statistic Before' After' % Change Crash Rate (per MVM)' 12.6 8.4 -34% Injury Rate (per MVM) 3.6 1.2 -68% Notes: 1. Before represents an average of Years 1999. 2000 & 2001 2. After represents four months (annualized) 3. MVM = Miflion Vehicle Miles Frequency of Crashes & Injuries Statistic Before' After2 Crash Occurring Every _ Days 2.5 4.2 Injury Occurring Every Days 8.9 30.4 Notes: 1. Before represents an average of Years 1999, 2000 & 2001 2. After represents four months (annualized) Speeding Analysis Traffic Counts measuring the speed of vehicles was collected at three locations along the corridor in the before and after conditions. All traffic counts were collected during typical Fall weekdays (excluding Monday & Friday). The locations represent the northern end, middle section and the southern end speeds. The percentage of vehicles traveling at excessive speeds (Over 36 MPH) showed a reduction in all three segments. However, the northern and southern segments show the greatest reductions. Edgewater Dr -Speeding Analysis 35.0% 30.0°/a >d 25.0% r g 20.0% v w o 10.0% O c 5.0% m ° 0.0% CD Before After Before After Before After a North End I Middle I South End Keeping vehicle speeds low is critical to pedestrian safety because the chance of a pedestrian surviving a crash decreases sharply as a vehicle's speed increases. A study by the United Kingdom Department of Transportation showed that a pedestrian has an 85% chance of survival if struck by a vehicle traveling at 20 MPH. The study also showed that the chance of pedestrian survival drops to 15% when the vehicle is traveling at 40 MPH. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 2 Edgewater Drive Traffic Volumes Machine Traffic Counts measuring the volume of traffic on Edgewater Drive was conducted at eleven locations. Nine of the locations are between Lakeview St. and Par St. A summary of the Daily Traffic Volumes at the locations is shown in the following Table. The After Daily Traffic Counts showed an average reduction of 12% in the study area between Par St. and Lakeview St. Edgewater Drive - Daily Traffic Volume Comparison Location Before After Change % Change Edgewater Dr Nlof Par St 27,684 25,126 -2,558 -9% Edgewater Dr Nlof Preston St 21,034 21,326 292 1 % Edgewater Dr Slof Preston St 23,440 20,836 -2,604 -11 % Edgewater Dr Nlof Clayton St 19,342 15,890 -3,452 -18% Edgewater Dr Nbf Winter Park St 22,488 19,651 -2,837 -13% Edgewater Dr Nlof Smith St 22,761 20,515 -2,246 -10% Edgewater Dr Slof Stetson St 18,681 15,997 -2,684 -14% Edgewater Dr Slof Shady Lane Dr 18,811 15,898 -2,913 -15% Edgewater Dr Slof Oak St 18,384 16,135 -2,249 -12% Edgewater Dr Nlof Lake Adair By 19,566 16,930 -2,636 -13% Average (Par St. to Lakeview St) 20,501 18,131 -2,370 -12% Edgewater Dr Slof Lakeview St 8,1191 7,156 -963 -12% Parallel & Sidestreet Traffic Volumes Machine Traffic Counts measuring the volume of traffic on neighborhood streets that are both parallel and sidestreets to Edgewater Drive were conducted. The list of streets that were counted is based on requests received from the Public during the Public Involvement Process. Overall there was a four percent reduction on neighborhood streets. This is likely the result of fewer vehicles using the area as a cut -through and additional traffic calming measures being implemented in the neighborhood. The only streets that showed a noticeable increase are Westmoreland Drive near Princeton/Smith and Bryn Mawr Street near Reading Drive. A summary of the Daily Traffic Volumes at the locations is shown in a Table on the following page. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 3 Parallel & Sidestreet Daily Traffic Volume Comparison Bryn Mawr St E/of Reading Dr 1,751 2,042 291 17% Bryn Mawr St W/of Reading Dr 1,675 2,026 351 21 % Bryn Mawr St E/of Westmoreland Dr 1,190 1,251 61 5% Clayton St E/of Edgewater Dr 453 461 8 2% Elizabeth St S/of Bryn Mawr St 1,562 1,658 96 6% Formosa Av N/of New Hampshire St 1,698 1,468 -230 -14% Formosa Av N/of Princeton St 2,351 2,312 -39 -2% Formosa Av S/of Par St 3,556 3,333 -223 -6% Formosa Av S/of Princeton St 1,824 1,607 -217 -12% Golfview St E/of Westmoreland Dr 2,307 2,058 -249 -11% Golfview St W/of Westmoreland Dr 2,680 2,135 -545 -20% Harrison Av N/of Winter Park St 965 691 -274 -28% Harrison Av S/of Par St 1,369 1,180 -189 -14% Hazel St E/of Edgewater Dr 1,160 1,290 130 11 % Ivanhoe By S/of Desoto Cr 1,372 1,459 87 6% Ivanhoe Rd S/of Princeton St 431 364 -67 -16% Lakeview St E/of Edgewater Dr 8,015 7,583 -432 -5% Lakeview St E/of Poinsetta Av 8,466 8,078 -388 -5% New Hampshire St E/of Gerda Tr 1,204 1,260 56 5% New Hampshire St W/of Cornell Av 3,014 2,446 -568 -19% Par St W/of Formosa Av 8,979 8,892 -87 -1 % Par St W/of Harrison Av 9,487 9,804 317 3% Poinsetta Av N/of Shady Lane Dr 1,512 1,540 28 2% Preston St W/of Edgewater Dr 1,327 1,261 -66 -5% Princeton St E/of Westmoreland Dr 9,136 8,475 -661 -7% Princeton St W/of Princeton Ct 27,047 25,237 -1,810 -7% Princeton St W/of Westmoreland Dr 8,886 7,725 -1,161 -13% Shady Lane Dr W/of Edgewater Dr 795 890 95 12% Smith St W/of Edgewater Dr 7,766 7,530 -236 -3% Vassar St E/of Reading Dr 830 950 120 14% Vassar St W/of Reading Dr 735 870 135 18% Westmoreland Dr N/of Lake Adair By 2,574 1,664 -910 -35% Westmoreland Dr S/of Princeton St 2,677 3,225 548 20% Westmoreland Dr S/of Vassar St 1,802 2,358 556 31% Winter Park St E/of Formosa Av 3,683 3,635 -48 -1% Winter Park St W/of Formosa Av 2,927 2,762 -165 -6% Winter Park St W/of Harrison Av 1 1,912 1,9521 40 2% Total 1 139,1181 133,472 -5,646 .401. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 4 Parking Utilization Parking Use Counts were completed for On -Street Parking as well as Front & Rear Site -Related parking along the corridor. The counts were completed in the before and after conditions during am, mid -day and pm periods. The after Front & Rear Site -Related parking counts were generally consistent with the before parking use counts. The average parking utilization percentage for Front & Rear Site -Related showed an increase from 38% to 43%. The inventory of On -Street Parking changed from the before condition to the after condition because some spaces were eliminated based on a site distance evaluation that was completed as a part of the engineering plans for the resurfacing. The change in inventory of the spaces was not related to the reconfiguration from 4 lanes to 3. The inventory would have changed regardless of the cross-section. However it is important to note that the 3-lane cross section does provide additional site distance for sidestreet vehicles over the four lane section because through vehicles have been shifted five feet from the parked vehicles. The results of the Before and After On -Street Parking Utilization in the areas where the roadway was converted to three lanes showed a significant increase from a 29% utilization to 41 % utilization. Much of the increase is likely due to the increased comfort level for getting into and out of parked vehicles along the roadway. py 45% 40% u 35% a 30% 0 25% N 20% i s% 7 Gl 10% C 2 5% L LL OLIO On -Street Parking Utilization - Three Lane Sections of Edgewater Dr Before After Pedestrian & Bicycle Volumes In order to help assess the project's impact on bicycle and pedestrian activity, Before and After Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts were conducted at eighteen locations along the corridor for the seven highest hours of the day. Both the Before & After Counts were completed during a typical Fall weekday (excluding Monday and Friday). The following Tables summarize the totals of the counts for all eighteen locations along the corridor. Pedestrian Count Summary Before ChangeDirection After I Northbound & Southbound 1,398 1,481 83 6% Eastbound & Westbound 738 1,151 413 56% Total 2,136 2,632 496 23% Bicycle Count Summary Direction Before Afte r Change Change Northbound & 295 Southbound 368 73 25% Eastbound & 80 Westbound 118 38 48% Total 375 486 111 30% Both the Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts showed significant increases from the Before to the After Condition. The largest increase was seen in the number of pedestrians traveling east -west or crossing Edgewater Drive. This indicates that pedestrians are finding it easier to cross using the S- lane section. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 5 Corridor Travel Times Travel, Time and Delay Studies were performed for Edgewater Drive in the Fall of 2001 and 2002 as a part of the Regional Computer Signal Systems (RCCS) Project. Travel Time & Delay Studies were performed during the am (7-9) and pm (4-6) peak periods for both the Before (2001) and After (2002) Conditions. The studies are completed by linking a JAMAR TDC-8 Traffic Data Board to the axle of a vehicle traveling the study corridor a minimum of ten times each direction during the peak period. The Traffic Data Board then records the measured delay, travel times, and average speed of vehicles on the corridor including stops and delay. The length of the Corridor Studied for the RCCS Project was from Dartmouth Street to Maury Road. This represents the area where there are traffic signals in a greater density. The results of the Travel Times in the Before and After conditions is summarized in the following Table. Average Peak Period Travel Time (Minutes) Edgewater Dr - Dartmouth St. to Maury Rd. AM 7:00 - 9:00 PM 4:00 - 6:00 Direction Before After Before I After Northbound Southbound The am peak period only showed the average travel time increase by approximately 50 seconds from 3 minutes and 20 seconds to 4 minutes and 10 seconds. The pm peak period travel time showed a slight increase in the northbound direction by approximately 10 seconds, while the southbound direction showed a decrease in the travel time by 10 seconds. Transit Use and Impacts on Operations Field measurement was conducted to estimate average delay attributable to LYNX boardings in the corridor. Service levels (60 minute headway), routes, and equipment remain unchanged from the "before" field measurement. The average bus loading delay of 30 seconds at Lynx bus stops remains accurate. There are 13 stops northbound and 14 stops southbound between Par Street and Lakeview Street, or approximately every two blocks. All travel time delay studies reflect scheduled transit service. Based on these findings the College Park Neighborhood benefits from scheduled transit service, with minimal loading delays, available at short walking distances from all businesses in the Edgewater Drive Study Area. City staff will work with LYNX to re-evaluate bus stop locations, especially those located immediately beyond intersections that may affect intersection traffic operations, prior to any future modifications to re -striping. Property Values Residential and commercial property values for 2001 and 2002 were compared at the request of the public to determine relative change in comparison with Orange County, Florida. The residential analysis compared approximately 4,600 residential properties and 110 commercial properties within the boundaries of the College Park Neighborhood. Property values in both the College Park Neighborhood area and Orange County reflected annual growth at a rate of 8 - 10% for residential properties and 1 - 2% for commercial properties. Given the consistency with Orange County and a positive change to property values, College Park properties appear to be increasing in value in response to broad market conditions. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 6 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Survey Results and Comments Resident and merchant feedback was an important part of the project, with hundreds of responses in both the before and after feedback surveys: Number of Surveys Received While scientifically structured random samples are used to draw conclusions, the written feedback survey forms helped in the evaluation of the way residents and merchants felt before and after the project. The 2001 Public Workshop focus groups identified nine key Measures of Effectiveness. Six measures were addressed by data collection and analysis and the remaining three satisfaction measures were addressed through resident and merchant feedback forms, which included 8 feedback statements each. Two of the satisfaction measures, pedestrian comfort and parking comfort were taken from the resident feedback survey, and increases reflected the conclusions reached through data collection. One satisfaction area, pedestrian comfort as perceived by merchants, was marginally inconsistent with resident responses and data collected through the parking supply and utilization study. Measures of Effectiveness A result of the Before Public Involvement Effort was establishing a set of measures the Public wanted used as a part of determining the success of the re - striping project. There was a positive result for each of the measures except the merchant survey measure for pedestrian comfort. A summary of the measures and the result is included in the following Table. Measure Effectiveness Did the Re -Striping of Accomplish Objective? Avoid Increasing Traffic On Neighborhood Streets YES Reduce Speeding on Edgewater Dr YES Increase Bicyclist Volumes YES Increase Pedestrian Volumes YES Reduce Crashes YES Increase On -Street Parking Use Rates YES Increase Pedestrian Satisfaction (Residents) YES Increase Pedestrian Satisfaction (Merchants) NO Increase Parking Satisfaction (Residents) YES CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results KEY ISSUES & SOLUTIONS Village Center Transitions The roadway currently transitions from a 3-lane section to a 4-lane section and then back to a 3-lane section in the Village Center area of Edgewater Drive between Yale St. and Winter Park St. The current configuration was proposed in an effort to test the 3 lanes in parts of the corridor while trying to minimize the potential for traffic diversion and greater delays along the corridor. However, many of the comments received are concerning the current lane configuration in the Village Center. The main comments concerning the striping in the Village Center Area are as follows: • The merging at Yale St and Winter Park St are uncomfortable and unexpected. • The signage of where the lanes change or end is too small. • The bike lane does not carry through the Village Center. NS Merging Area Approaching Winter Park St The proposed solution that will address these comments is to extend the three -lane section into the Village Center except between Princeton and Smith Streets. This will result in eliminating merging or confusion about which is the proper lane to be in for through traffic. The need for the currently small signage indicating where lanes end will no longer be necessary. It will also extend the bike lane into the Village Center. However, there will still be a two hundred foot gap in the bike lane between Princeton and Smith Streets. Edgewater Drive between Princeton and Smith Streets needs to have one through lane in each direction and one exclusive left turn only lane. The left turn only lanes for each direction is necessary to accommodate the queue of northbound and southbound traffic desiring to turn left at these intersections. Par St to Preston St Merge Several comments have been received concerning the transition for southbound traffic to three lanes in the Par St/Preston St area. The comments center on not enough advance notification concerning the right lane becoming a right turn only lane at the Edgewater High School Entrance. Potential solutions for this problem have been identified and are still being refined. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) maintains jurisdiction north of Par Street. Many of the potential solutions involve additional signage or striping changes in that part of the roadway. Therefore, a preferred modification to address this issue has not been determined. Small Signage on SB Approach to Preston St CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & After Re -Striping Results 8 RECOMMENDATIONS AND NEXT STEPS The City of Orlando realizes the important stature streets hold in the life of a city or community and is helping College Park towards achievement of the community vision through this project. The corridor analysis advocated by the Neighborhood Horizons Plan looked at redesign opportunities to create a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community -oriented commercial corridor in a safe, quiet neighborhood. The "Before and After" results document the public safety improvements implemented in 2002 as a test project, and recommends short-term and long-term improvements to implement the Horizon Plan Vision: • Extend the three lanes into the Village Center (except between Princeton & Smith) • Modifications heading southbound at Par St. & Preston St. • Seek Grants & Funding Sources to Continue Implementing the Edgewater Drive Vision The first of these recommendations can be implemented during the first half of 2003 by extending the three lanes into the Village Center (Except between Princeton & Smith) by removing temporary roadway tape and re -striping the roadway, bicycle lanes and parking areas to a 3-lane section in the Village Center of Edgewater Drive. Solutions for the Par Street to the Edgewater High School area should be developed through a collaborative process that includes Orange County Public Schools, major property owners in that area, and FDOT (as it relates to signing & pavement marking changes needed north of Par Street). Three alternatives for the area from north of Par Street to the Edgewater High School are in development. The next steps proposed for this project include receiving feedback on the Before & After Studies from the Neighborhood and Merchants Associations in November and December, then the development of plans in January 2003 to implement additional re - striping changes. Actual implementation of re - striping changes & re -timing of traffic signals will be implemented as soon as possible during the period January - June 2003. These recommendations will allow the City and the Neighborhood and Merchants Associations to continue seeking ways to implement the long-term vision of the Neighborhood Horizons Plan by seeking grants and other funding sources to continue implementing the Edgewater Drive Vision. CITY OF ORLANDO - Edgewater Drive Before & Aftcr Re -Striping Resu]tS 9 A Service of Kansas University Transportation Center for Road, Street & Bridge Agencies Smarter, Safer Roadways: Road Diets for Rural Communities By Ivlchrdad Givechi, NIS, PE, PTOE Abuzz word among transportation professionals today is "diet," specifically the "road diet." It has become an increasingly popular strategy to increase multi -modal road use and improve safety in urban areas, and it is starting to get some traction in sinall and rural communities. This article addresses pros and cons of road diet projects, feasibility, and community benefits to give local governments the necessary information to determine if road diets, or the underlying concepts, have a place in their communities. What is a Road Diet? Roadways without medians or other separation Between opposing lanes of traffic often experience a relatively high number of crashes, especially between lush -speed through -traffic, left -turning vehicles, and other road users. One safety countermeasure is the road diet, which typically involves removing or narroN-Ong vehicle lanes and utilizing the space for other uses, such as a two-way left turn lane, bike lanes, or parking.' Figure I shoves the addition of a center tNvo way left - turn lane and wider shoulders. Fact or Myth: Road Diets Make Traffic Worse There is a common misconception that reducing the number of through -lanes on a multi -lane roadway (as when implementing a road diet) will cause congestion. This is not true when road diets are utilized strategically in the proper location and with the correct application.3 To determine if a road diet makes sense for a specific area, consider the following: ■ Is the four -lane roachtvay already operating like a three- lane road (i.e. heavy left -turn movements)? ■ Are the traffic volumes sufficiently low, for a road diet to be implemented successfully, without lowering the Level of-Ser-,ice (LOS), or ability to move traffic? Before After FswA ■ ■ ■ Figure 1. This road was reconfigured from four through -traffic lanes to two through -traffic lanes with a center two-way left - turn lane and wider shoulders.' (Specific traffic volume thresholds are detailed in the next section.) r Do controlled intersections along the road determine the effective capacity of the roadway (e.g. signalized intersections or stop signs)? ■ Can a road diet help overall LOS? LOS measurements should account for all road users, not just motorists (e.g. bicyclists and pedestrians). Trading off a little vehicular capacity to benefit other road users may be worth it in terms of safety and connectivity. When is a Road Diet Appropriate? Several transportation agencies, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), have developed traffic volume guidelines for assessing road diet Friability and minimizing traffic disruption. Traffic volume thresholds for a 4-lane undivided roadway are: Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet Page 1 ■ Less than 10,000 ADT (Average Daily Traffic): Great candidate inmost cases; capacity will most likely not be affected. ■ 10,000—15,000 ADT: Good candidate in many cases. Conduct intersection analysis and consider signal retuning to deternihie any effect on capacity. ■ 15,000 — 20,000 ADT: Good candidate in some cases. Conduct a corridor analysis. Capacity may be affected depending on the "before" condition. it Greater than 20,000 ADT: Complete a feasibility study to determine whether this is a good candidate. There are some examples nationwide that road diets have been successful with ADTs as high as 26,000. Capacity may be affected.' Oilier types of data that may be useful in a road diet feasibility study include: lane widths, speed limits, crash data, land use, number of access points, and road surface type. Factors to Consider LOS is one measure of road diet suitability, but the overall considerations, as with any road project, are safety, cost efficiency, and quality of life. Safety — Road diets can make the roadway environment safer for all users by reducing the number of conflict prints, potentially reducing crash frequency. Figure identifies conflict points before and after a road diet. ■ ■ ■ Figure3. Pros and Cons of Road Diets' Four -Lane Undivided Four -Lane Undivided Oo,m � r,oh,�to Three -Lane Three -Lane proxda Vg.. m rnwa ■ ■ ■ Figure2. This road diet reduces the number of cross -traffic conflict points from eight to four (top) and improves visibility forleft-hand tums (bottom).' Cost efficiency — Road diets make efficient use of the existing roadway cross-section, accomodating other modes (sidewalks, bike lanes) «7thout having to acquire additional right -of -sway. They can be implemented in conjunction Nvith planned reconstruction or overlay projects to ma.xdmi�_-e safety and operational benefits, often at only the cost of restriping. Road Diet ProsRoadDiet1 ns Slows Traffic: Road diets can eliminate speeding and merge- Slows Traffic: All through -traffic in one direction must travel in and -weave driving. Slower traffic in downtown areas encourages one lane instead of two and is therefore limited by the speed of shopping/economic development and cautious driving. the slowest driver. Improves Safety: Crashes due to left -turning movements from Difficult Entry: Cars may have difficulty pulling onto the roadway from driveways or side streets if traffic volumes are high (above through travel lanes are reduced because movements have been 15,000 vehicles per day) due to lack of gaps in the travel lane, moved to center turn lane. especially during peak hours. Complete Street. Existing right-of-way can be utilized for other Level -of -Service: Slightly reduces roadway capacity due to loss uses, such as bicycle lanes, parking or streetscape enhancements. of a through -lane in each direction. Cost -Effective: Dints are inexpensive roadway fix, especially Sharing the Road: If a bus runs on the road, after a road diet, all traffic will stop when bus stops for passengers because cars re when part of an existing repaving project. cannot pass bus in a second through -lane. Lane Improvement: By reducing the number of lanes, lane width Driver Expectations: Motorists accustomed to 4lanes on the can be improved to standard 12 feet in areas where lanes may be road will have to adjust to the 3-lane configuration. too narrow and not meeting standards. Page 2 Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet Candidates for Road Diets in Genesee County, Michigan ■ ■ ■ Figure 4, A technical report from Genesee County, Michigan includes profiles of major corridors rated by their road diet suitability.' Complete Streets 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Study Carpenter Rood From: Clio Rd To; Fleming Rd Number of Signals: 1 Driveways and Side Skeels: Some Land Use: Residential, Commercial Left Turn Lane: Clio Speed Limit: 35 Width Inside Lane: 12 Width OuWde Lane: 12 Total Width: SO Bus Route: Yes High ADT: 8713 Low ADT: 6752 2008.2013 Crash Data Rear End Crashes:5 Read End - Leff Tum Crashes: D Head On - Left Turn Crashes; D SideSwipe Crashes: I Total All Crash Types: I D Crashes per mile per year: 3.33 Caldwaler 3 � o U Cart] to Hier Recommendaflons * * * * This is a good candidate for a read diet. The traffic count is within t appropriate for o road dlet. Two high schools are located on this corridor. so benefit from traffic calming and bike lones. The section of Carpenter Road Dupont and Saginaw was recently converted to a three -lane road, and it good to convert the rest of the corridor. 2ucdit-y of Life — Road diets make wide streets more livable and easier to cross when on foot, providing a complete street environment. Safety Benefits of Road Diets One of the most important benefits of a road diet is improved safety for all road users. There are safety advantages to a 4- to 3 lane road reconfiguration., as seen in Figure 2. The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) reported crash reduction rates of 19 to 47 percent in a study of 4-to-3 lane reconfigurations with a center two-way left -turn lane.' The NCHRP study also reported fewer rear -end and left -turn crashes by using the nvo-way left -turn lane and fewer right-angle crashes with side street motorists, as they only need to cross three lanes of traffic .instead of four. A reconfigured road also simplifies road scanning and gap selection for motorists making left -turns from side streets onto the mainline. One effect of a road diet can be slower traffic, which can be both an asset and a disadvantage, as seen in the pro -con list in Figure 3. `'With only one through -lane each way, traffic tends to slow clown. The reduced speed s differential means fewer and less severe crashes. Road dieting can also provide opportunities to install bike l.atres within the existing cross section and allocate "leftover' roadway width for on -street parking, transit stops, or other functions. Road Diets in Small and Rural Communities There are no comprehensive studies of the effectiveness of road diets in rural or small communities compared to urban ones. Jack Messer, director of planning and development .for the City of Overland Park, Kansas said it is difficult to generalize road diets as particularly good or bad for smaller communities. "It's important to understand the context of the environment and the specific issue to be resolved," he said. Messer went on to explain the various reasons for considering a road diet, including: addressing a he range perceived or real speeding issue, it wawa between providing space within the right -of - would be way for other uses, designing roads that take pedestrians and bicyclists Genesee County MPC into consideration, enhancing road aesthetics, and developing parking. "As you can see, any or all of these things are potentially relevant discussion points and would apply regardless of the size of cities;" Messer said.' With the growing popularity ofroad diets, several studies have been conducted to further examine their effectiveness in general. A study in Michigan assessed crash data to pinpoint roads that would benefit from a road diet. Rural communities like Storm Lake, Iowa have also had ;ood experiences with road dieting. Genesee County, Michigan After the Michigan state legislature passed a measure to encourage the development of Complete Streets in 2010, the Michigan Department of Transportation adopted a statewide policy and many municipalities followed suit. The Genessee County Planning Commission published a technical report exploring the use of road diets to achieve Complete Street goals. According to the report, all types of crashes have declined on roads that were narrowed in recent years. Average annual reductions after conversions from four to three lanes were 31.8 percent for head -on crashes, 35.3 percent for rear -end crashes, and 32.8 percent for same - Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet Page 3 Road Diet Options There are many options for using the space made available by removing lanes of through -traffic with a road diet - Popular uses for the space include: center two-way left -turn lane, street parking, bike lanes, and wider paved shoulders. Below are diagrams showing hots space can be allocated in road diets.1' 4-to-3 lane conversion with center two-way left turn lane, bike lanes, and street parking 4-to-3 lane conversion with center two-way left -turn lane, one designated bike lane (left) and one sharrow (shared lane marking, right), and street parking on both sides side, side -swipe crashes." County planners have been suggesting several existing four -lane roads as candidates for road diets because they currently carry less traffic than they were i.nitiatIly designed to handle. Some roads, like King Boulevard from Fifth Avenue to Welch Botdcvard in Flint, NIL have already been narrowed, with wider shoulders of parking added with the extra right-of-way space." Storm Lake and Muscatine, Iowa Two cities in ] oxva have also had positive experiences with the conversion of four -lane undivided roadways to a three -lane cross section. In 1996, the city of Storm Lake, Iowa converted a portion of Flindr Drive. This 4-to-3 lane conversion with center two-way left -turn lane and bike lanes 4-to-2 lane conversion with median and buffered bike lanes All Images; FH%VA roadway was 40 feet wide and had an ADT of 8,500 VPD (Vehicles Per Day)." No formal before -and -after analysis has been done, but there was a generally positive public response to the conversion. City officials are also pleased v,rith the traffic flow and increased safety on the roadway. The city of Muscatine, Iowa had a similar experience with the conversion of Clay Street. City engineer Ray Childs reported a large reduction in accidents due to the conversion. In general, the Iowa Department of Transportation has started encouraging the conversion of four -lane undivided roadways to three lane cross sections where safety is an issue'14 Page 4 Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet r FHWA ■ ■ ■ Before and after photographs of road diet of Edgewater Drive in Orlando, Florida. While this is an urban area, commercial districts in rural areas have a similar look and a similar need far parking. Street parking was retained in this reconfigured road. rs Conclusion Road dieting, or road reconstruction, is one of the nine proven safety countermeasures recommended by the Federal Highway Administration under the "intersection and corridor" focus area. It is also an FHWA Every Day Counts initiative. A number of communities are coming ortboard to ttse this concept as a tool to create complete streets that are friendly and safe to all road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Although the concept is not yet widely used in small and rural communities, it can be viable as an effective low-cost safety countermeasure in areas where conditions are suitable. O Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Kansas University Transportation Center, 2016. References: 1. Image Source: Federal Highway Administration."Road Diet Informational Guide" Report No: FHWA-SA-14-028. November 2014. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roacLdiets/info-9uide/rdig.pdf 2. Rosales, J. Road Diet Handbook: Setting Trends for Livable Streets, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, DC, 2006. Cited in: Federal Highway Administration's"Road Diet Informational Guide' "See Reference 1. 3. Federal Highway Administration. "Road Diet Mythbusters: Road Diets Make Traffic Worse Myth." Report No: FHWA-SA-16-063. March 2016. http://saFety.fhwa.dot,gov/road diets/resources/pdf/road Dlet_Myth Buster.pdf 4. Image Source: FHWA Road Diet Informational Guide. See Reference 1, 5. FHWA Road Diet Mythbusters. See Reference 3. 6. Adapted from: Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission. 'Complete Streets Technical Report with Appendix..72012. http://gcmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Complete_ Streets/Com plete_Streets-Technical_Report_Approved_withAppendix.pdf 7. Image Source: Genesee County Metroppolitan Planning Commission. See Reference 6. S. National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRA). Report 617: Accident Modification Factors for-fraffic Engineering and ITS Improvements. 2008. Appendix C. http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_617appendixC.pdf 9. Email correspondence with Jack Messer, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Overland Park, KS. June 2016. 10. Image Source: Federal Highway Administration."Road Diet Case Studies"Report No. FHWA SA-15-052.2015. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/road-diets/case-studies/roaddiet cs.pdf 11. Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission. See Reference 6. 12. Email correspondence with Steve 5haughnessy, Manager of Safety Program Unit, Michigan DOT. June 2016. 13. Federal Highway Administration. Highway Safety Information System {HSIS) Summary Report."Evaluation of Lane Reduction'Road Diet'Measures on Crashes:' Report No: FHWA-HRT-1 0-053. June 2010. http://www,fhwa,dOt.gov/publications/research/safety/l0053YI0053.pdf 14. Email correspondence with Keith Knapp, Director of Iowa LTAP Center. June 2016. 15. Image Source: Federal Highway Administration. "Every Day Counts: Road Diets:' Last updated July 19, 2016. http://wwvv.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc-3/i oaddiets.cfm Note: Additional background information provided by email correspondence with Becky Crowe, Manager, FHWA Office of Safety. Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet Page 5 PLANNING FORTHE FUTURE MONTANA Building on the great work and momentum from "The Core Area Plan," the City of Kalispell is embarking on a planning effort focused on energizing and reinforcing historic Downtown Kalispell's role as the heart of the community. This newsletter explains the goals of this planning effort, its schedule, and what you can expect in the coming months. Please, read on... Goals of "THE Downtown Plan" Planr THE Downtown Plan KICk—O!i Summer 2014 1. Develop a comprehensive inventory of the neighborhood. This entails answering a lot of questions, such as: How many businesses, employees, and residents call Downtown Kalispell home? How many buildings are there? How many of them are vacant? What kind of condition are they in? How many parking spaces are there? Are they in the right places? What do they cost? Where are the water, sewer, power, natural gas, and communication lines located? Are they in the right place? 2. Identify the benefits and reasons to own property, operate a business, or live in the downtown. As a property owner, business person, or resident, you have many choices about where you can be located. What drew you to Downtown Kalispell? How long have you been here? What's keeping you here? 3. Identify and clarify the problems or issues with the Downtown. Until we know what the problems are, where they came from, and how different people see them, developing effective, long term solutions will be out of reach. 4. Categorize and prioritize the challenges facing businesses and residents. Once we have a good handle on what the issues are and how they affect the life and vitality of Downtown Kalispell, they will be ranked in order of importance. 5. Develop and implement solutions to these shared challenges in a thoughtful and efficient way. THE Downtown Plan Summer 20 74 The first step in this process is to meet with each and every property owner, shopkeeper, and resident in the downtown and courthouse corridor. The meetings will continue through the summer and into the fall. If you are receiving this notice and you own property, run a business, or live within the study area, you will be contacted in the coming days and weeks to schedule a convenient time to meet and discuss your thoughts and ideas. A map showing the study area is included on the next page. If you have any questions, or would like to be the first one on your block to talk with us, please call (406) 758-7940 or planninggkalispell.com. Who's conducting "THE Downtown Plan"? THE Downtown Plan is being spearheaded by the Kalispell Planning Department and the Department of Community & Economic Development. Tom Jentz, Kalispell Planning Director ti entzgkali spell. com, (406) 758-7940 Tom Jentz has been the Director of the Kalispell Planning and Building Department since 2005 and has worked in the Flathead in various planning positions for over 30 years. He has degrees in City Planning from North Dakota State University and lives in a phenomenal neighborhood on North Main Street. Katharine Thompson, Kalispell Community Development Manager kthompsongkali spell. com, (406) 758-7713 Katharine joined the City of Kalispell in 2008. She works in the areas of downtown revitalization, historic preservation, brownfields, housing, tourism, grant writing and administration, tax increment finance districts and revolving loan fund management. Prior to employment at the City, she served as Executive Director of two Flathead non -profits. Katharine is a University of Montana graduate with a degree in philosophy and eco- nomics, master of public administration degree, and is a Certified Economic Developer. Kevin LeClair, Senior Planner kleclairgkali spell. com, (406) 758-7942 Kevin has been with the City of Kalispell's Planning Department for just over a year. He graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula with a Forestry Degree. His civil service career has spanned multiple cit- ies and states. Most recently, he served as a Senior Planner for a large suburb east of Seattle. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to be the first to provide your feedback, please feel free to call or e-mail at your convenience. We can be reached at (406) 758-7940 or plannin kali spell. com. THE Downtown Plan Summer 20 74 "THE Downtown Plan" Study Area W CENTER ST E CENTER 5T r 1 • i 15T 5 TW 1ST 57• E M 6! N S2ND.5T�W ���� Uj 2ND 5T E. x2ND ST E¢• S rn. 56 r LU a Q 3RD,STjW 3RD�5T E N w w W W � Q 4TH 'STiW Z 47H 'STI E. Q4TH ST EM M 1 �— 5TH 5TT1N 5TH ST E KOF 88 87 6 84 S4 83 8 I A ST E ' two 92 can aFU G 93 94 6 97 98 9 TE 108 107 e 104 103 7G rr �o $ FiATNEAO D 113 114 I COUNTY 117 COURTHOU 1 ' PUNNING FOR THE F[MRE s -A 1 MQN'ANA ap apdn d uMoJuMod 9H.L �i"JWOM alln 1 3H.PdO3 ONINN► ]d As the days get shorter and the nights cooler, the city would like to provide an update on the progress that's been made on THE Downtown Plan that began this summer, and to explain the next steps moving forward. In June, city staff began interviewing business owners, property owners, and tenants in and around historic downtown Kalispell. To date, about 25% of the property and business owners have been contacted and provided some input on the downtown. That's good, but we have a ways to go. As was said in the last newsletter, the city is using the following steps to g 1. Comprehensive inventory of the neighborhood. We are looking at ing ownership and uses, vacancies, parking, traffic, pedestrians and street furniture, and trees. If we've forgotten anything, please let us kr 2. What are the benefits of owning, operating, or living downtown`, own property, run a business, or live in the downtown. As we leas strengths, the city can help build on them as we move forward. 3. What are the problems confronting downtown? If you could chan idea is too big or too small. 4. Clarify the issues facing businesses and residents. By compilii Kalispell, its most pressing issues can be identified, evaluated, and tacl 5. Develop thoughtful, efficient, and innovative solutions. Ultimate] cooperative effort between the city, its residents, and its business comr to provide input. There are 175 registered property owners in the 24 square block study are, there are nearly 250 individual interviews to be conducted. So far, city feedback has been very positive. Generally, people are excited about d have not been contacted yet, your patience is appreciated. If you want tc us, please feel free and we can schedule a meeting in th "THE Downtown Plan" Study Area in the downtown ask about is the future of Main Street where it curves e Flathead County Courthouse. The Montana Department of Transporta- tion (MDT) has recently re -opened the environmental eval- uation process for various options for this iconic section of roadway. The options being considered at this time in- clude: => Two lanes of traffic on each side of the courthouse; => Four lanes of traffic on one side only; => Two lanes of traffic on one side only; or => Maintaining the current one lane of traffic on each side. MDT officials are still negotiating the contract terms with an engineering firm to carry out the evaluation, while staff from both the city and county are working closely with ion is upheld. More information on this process will be made available in Alan's development, staff has been, literally, "on -the -street" counting the the city's streets, in the surface parking lots, and in the alleys. The initial ies of daily and hourly parking -usage surveys, which aim to quantify the ie streets and in several select public parking lots. Eventually, this infor- -rs of visitors, employees (commuters) and residents. rent Activity newsletter, the downtown has seen its fair share of business activity. The wing Company (412 Main St.) opened its doors, to rave reviews. Two and vintage furnishing stores, Shop313 (313 2nd Ave W) and Bestow have come on the scene. Nail Toe -pia (332 Main St.) will be opening The Center Street Tie Shop (233 Main St.) moved to a new location. is co-op and gallery, is planning to open in October. Colter Coffee now )n top of that, Christopher & Banks just opened in the mall and Starbucks r of Main Street and Center Street. wir no%.A1 #0%.A1n DIP n vestO\Jvc"11 PUNNING FORTHE FU17JRE MONTANA THE Downtown Plan It's summertime in the Flathead and much has been happening in downtown Kalispell! In this newsletter we will provide some timely updates on our downtown interviews, provide insight into the progress on improvements to the Courthouse Couplet and close with a status report on the bypass. Summer 20 7 5 Update As was said in the last newsletter, the city is using the following steps to guide THE Downtown Plan: 1. Comprehensive inventory of the neighborhood. We have completed a current count and mapping of parking both on -street and in parking lots. We have also finished a land -use survey of the plan area that identifies residential, commercial retail, office, public ownership and parking areas to better understand how our downtown space is being used. In addition, we are identifying basement and second floor use patterns in downtown Kalispell. We have also completed an interesting study using taxable values per square foot of downtown properties and comparing these to other properties in the city. 2. Clarify the issues facing businesses and residents. By establishing a more comprehensive picture of downtown Kalispell, its most pressing issues can be identified, evaluated, and tackled. Two of the fundamental issues arising from our interviews are traffic (too many trucks, too fast, too noisy and too dusty) and parking (not enough or perception that there is not enough.) There is also much interest in the future of the courthouse couplet and its affects on Main Street. Additionally, there have been several comments regarding downtown's vacant buildings, many of which are not updated and ready for service. 3. Develop thoughtful, efficient, and innovative solutions. Ultimately, a vibrant and vital downtown is a cooperative effort between the city, its residents, and its business community. Anyone with ideas is invited to provide input as we move forward. AN L Today, by the number, there are 228 land parcels, 163 property owners and 332 r,separate business/tenants in the 24 square block study area. Our goal is to interview as man as possible. So far we have talked with 90 businesses and property owners � Y p p p Y (27%) and feedback continues to be positive. If you have not been contacted yet, your patience is appreciated. If you want to reach out to us sooner, please feel free to Tom, Katharine, Krista or Jarod. We can be reached at (406) 758-7940 or plannin2(akalispell.com. THE Downtown Plan Summer 20 7 5 Update The Courthouse Couplet As previously mentioned, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is interested in making "improvements" to the couplet (the pair of roads that encircle the courthouse). This simple project is actually very complex. Many people have asked why any improvements need to be made at all. A little history is important. In 1991 (yes that far back), MDT began a project to provide an improved highway corridor from Somers to Whitefish. The final design gave rise to the four lane highway design we see today as well as the agreement to build a highway bypass around Kalispell (more on that topic below). However, a short stretch of roadway, the five blocks along South Main between 8th and 13th streets, was never completed. MDT had originally planned for this section to be 4-lane (2 north and 2 south bound around the courthouse). The original goal was to accommodate heavy truck traffic and a larger volume of traffic around the courthouse and through Main Street. The early designs also showed a straightening of the roadway as it went around the courthouse. This plan involved acquisition of some of the immediately adjacent properties for addition- al right of way. These designs all had complications and with a lack of funding the project has languished. Fast forward to today, MDT has hired the engineering firm of RPA to begin the process anew. Pam Carbonari and the Kalispell Downtown Association graciously coordinated a meeting with Ed Toays, Missoula MDT District Administrator, in February for an update on the couplet plan. Toays explained that the engineers would be gathering data through the fall of 2015 and will report back in late 2015. He also assured the group that MDT would be engaging the community in a very open process to plan for the future of the couplet design and hopefully our downtown. Stay tuned on this one... Bypass Status Good News! The remaining portion of the Highway 93 Westside Bypass has been designed and is ready for bidding and construction. The design, pegged at $35 million, will include expanding 4-lane travel from the Foys Lake roundabout north to Reserve Loop --Glacier High School and include full interchanges at Glacier High -Reserve Loop, at Four Mile, (Three Mile is already built), and at US Highway 2. Two Mile will go over the top of the bypass but have no access. Unfortunately, timing has slipped a little as funding limitation at the federal level have delayed this project several months. However, as this newsletter goes out, the Bypass is out to bid. MDT is anticipating a contract award in late September and construction could begin in October 2015, with the goal to have traffic on the fully completed bypass in late 2016 or early 2017. Development Activity The Toggery has opened it's doors, Trek and Rene Stephens have restored the old Gamble's Store at 327 South Main, including adding a new fagade and extending a water main from main street to allow sprinkling of the entire building. Next door, Alpine Lighting, is beginning fagade work including a new awning and the new 406 Grille has set up Kalispell's first parklet on 1st Avenue West. Stay tuned for more updates. THE Downtown Plan "THE Downtown Plan" Study Area Summer 20 7 5 Update W CENTER ST E CENTER 5T r • r it 15T 5 TW 1ST 57• E ■ M 6! r S2N0.5T■W ��$� Uj 2NC ST E M 2ND = m. LU a r 56 3RE,5T�W 3RD 5_T1E Q � a '■ ST E r• W L1J ' w �a 4TH�5TiW Z 4TH5T�E ��� M � M 1 Q • et 88 87 93 94 Q, 10 148 '4 7 12 I 114�, I 114 TE KOF I ri Kim. T E r �r iT W /: ►r V m u r�� 8TH ST E ■ i ■ COUNTY OURT ■ r . [I 9TH STiEi C-0 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer )A Date [ t 0 oll Name of Business: Contact person: C55 Address emailc.�'t . cow Type of Business: rro - e_% Can. 4 ( How many employees: How long have you operated here: !�, Total square footage of building. - Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Do you OWN RENT l� Square footage of your business: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: - ca o Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): /�/V Lo � �7, r- r_� I � n 4 Why did you choose to operate in theDowntown(at this location)? irWWt',!1 ST y VGa.� (,.vV �n1ci4� What do you see as the biggest benefits for op[e-rating in the Downtown? S•" �., • l �A f e ct .. k � ec. � � ti .�. What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business intheDowntown? I Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? I ' 1 Zv, 0�.c. -# ram, I: P r r-,-- 10 n �0 r,ln is there anything the city can do to help? wtA W-- "THE Downtown Plan" Puildinb/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer KL Date 111 p o 1 q Name: �.,-� ac,r 4 N Dc-vi J 59%, Address Email: Phone: Building naive: KM Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? How long have you owned/operated: 1 of ;5,0 `s Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What use? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant. - Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: Is it enough? Do you manage the property yourself Yes or V� What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? Pc� Cn" Ve,; 4"� c-e on r Lc �- p r "THE Downtown Plan"Business Survey: Interviewer I�e V ll n Date to /I ®/! Name of Business: C &e T z s („a Address 33 Contact person: �i - e w email 4C s fz� - s� o i c. (a+-,�. Type of Business. How many employees: k How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: �- # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: 2 # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you OWN Square footage of your business: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): �0 RENT X Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? ,,- ��, c_ n 0( U i 5 , y �, What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? j CI What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? 042 Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? !U, �,— /AI02ka'J is there anything the city can do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Oq Interviewer,,, Date Name of Business: Me&, g,, d �,,�(, j �;w. Address Contact person: ���..,,_ 5,,� ��/c�, email cJ �ce,c,5wi.e�r Type of Business: 0 TF �L How many employees: How long have you operated here:` 5,,n Ge. �00 S Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant Square footage of your business: 7 # of parking spaces provided on -site: 5 e t�s �es., (f f Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift. Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall.- Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? ( 51,P,cf- ;LC 1v- What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer K L Date(�- Name of Business: "� 4 `s Address Contact person: , k email Type of Business: 12,e 1- l How many employees: G How long have you operated here: Ts Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: A 2CIa Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall- 'j—G Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): 0115,'11— -J -/f 4 � - n m 41, � .4 S 1s.P,4 > M Why did you choose to operateinthe Downtown (at this location)? ��. �.`l i �-•f �A,QI Tl� �� � �C What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? kfp, L 1f , )•ice. /f . (--� 7/6 S V What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business intheDowntown? Do you have any ideas for improvements! or changes? L, CA-C C o A--%g V Li 0 Is there anything the city can do tohelp? l� yeA CI or 5 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer 8,C v (�^ Date (o TO Ae- Name of Business: C—a cr I- Address S r Contact person: email Type of Business: �T-.�,R �c �; �I. s*4Z4 s _ How many employees PA, How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed. Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: M Do you OWN %< RENT Square footage of your business: �)o P����G Cj�--•t't—L..C./ Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do /you see as the biggest benefits for � �operating in the Downtown? C#4 What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? �— r Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? — w S C, ob- c.7 c. —P4/"C S, Is there anything the city can do to help? 14�f - 5 1 )3O 4U-s 11 "THE Downtown Plan " Business Survey: Interviewer kR } r.. Date, Us4 Naive of Business: Address Contact person. L ,-�C © email �bdti�3Q 3`� �� c -4-1 Type of Business: How many employees: d How long have you operated here: Co > Do you 0AWN RENT X Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant Square footage of your business: I OO # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: i r\ — (t) n 3 A LA 51 5 f # of parking spaces available for customers: Parlcing space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? 1W What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? - F''L t'iv 1 N -F- T " What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? P Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? ,� n, ' c 1'�-�" a Is there anything the city can do to help? -r o, _ -r r _ n, r -Ii "THE DowntownPlan " Business Survey: j/ Interviewer ('? e u )',i L Date q 3C)l q Name of Business: o [ 5 Address Contact person: �,• ! / "[�,c g �. [ d email Type of Business: ae How many employees: How long have you operated here: Vec.e �O1 q Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant I # of parking spaces provided on -site: S 9 .c_ c,,,y— 44- a r r 5 Qk Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? /s I E-jy � d-� SLe What door you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? C _tn. ,, I J tv L OC JU/ What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? WR 7 ;�- 1.r5. Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? 5 v Is there anything the city can do to help? t„ 4`���rr, 1 A A- 9 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer K.L . Date 0`f Name of Business: tl `3 J p� Address Contact person: P� C 1w email Type of Business: TIC-1 How many employees: How long have you operated here: v-4 Do you OWN Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: ❑r RENT Square footage of your business: �UU Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? i5t Fmk/ CVACJ What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? rn Is there anything the city can do to help? mac. h 5 Senior Center Notes November 2€3, 2014 Positives of Downtown: (; b - Walkability Well lit, which makes it feel safe - Benches and places to gather - Flowers and Street Trees Activities and events such as: Art in the Park, Thursday Fest, Lunchtime Music at Depot Park Depot Park and Courthouse East and West Parks Bollards at the corners protect pedestrians and provide nice lighting - Two way traffic and ease of traffic movement on 1" and I" - Surrounding historic residential neighborhoods - There is pride in property ownership/maintenance - Museums - Library - Courthouse - Schools - Architectural character of buildings - Street names make it easy to find addresses Negative of Downtown: - Access to convenient parking spaces - Lighted bollards are confusing for motorists at night when approaching intersections - Visibility of traffic signs is obscured by trees and vegetation - 2 hour parking around the senior center - Street naming confusing for newcomers (Main Street is north and south, but rest of streets run east - west) - Truck traffic is noisy, dusty, and dangerous Thoughts on the Courthouse Couplet: - Any widening or straightening of the roadway will increase speeds and make it more dangerous The current symmetry is historic and should be preserved - Efforts should be made to slow traffic down and make it safer for pedestrians Think about adding a stoplight or stop sign for cars entering the couplet to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the road - The roundabouts on the highway are a deterrent to trucks using the bypass, therefore they keep driving through downtown Other thoughts and comments: - Landscaping downtown should use native evergreens, such as: firs and pines so it looks like western Montana - I don't feel as safe walking around the community after dark as I used to, it seems like there are more homeless and unsavory people than there used to be. to "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer e L/ r n Date '�p2 3A 14 Name of Business: � 's �( �e�,'ar Cd.. Address qo 3 Contact person: f, �,'4,��-�7 I email Type of Business: How many employees: Z2v 1 ", f firms How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant Do you OWN RENT X Square footage of your business: # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why r� did you choosetooperate in the Downtown (at this location)? %A- W4 c,& What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? -Tr J- '�I r,-L-w What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? NQ Aib--� , 4 o �O 2- Jr Is there anything Ithe citycando to help? I (� KALISPELL SENIOR CENTER HEALTH, SAFETY & CONVENIENCE ISSUES • Grade on both access ramps too steep to allow for easy access. Not ADA compliant (grandfathered in). • No way to add a stair lift system without major modification, which would require the building to meet present day ADA requirements, Elevator system is cost prohibitive. • Downstairs bathroom not wheelchair or walker accessible. • Upstairs bathroom is larger, but still not wheelchair accessible and cannot be accessed without using a single step from the outside or multiple steps inside. • Access to midlevel bathroom using ramps requires going outside and re- entering through the main front double door using the single step up, which can be dangerous during winter weather, • Limited parking for seniors, requiring on street parking, most of which is in a 2 hour parking zone. We could get a discounted parking rate in a nearby by permit only parking, but it's too far to walk for most seniors. • Since July 2010 to present, we've had the following out of the ordinary expenses: 0 07/2010 Roof Repair $100 0 09/2010 Parking Lot Patch 75 0 11/2010 Clogged Sewer Line 375 0 12/2010 Furnace Repair 59 0 02/2011 Furnace Repair 98 a 10/2011 Clogged Sewer Line 520 0 11/2011 Install Electrical line 318 0 02/2012 Replace Door Lock 101 0 03/2012 Clogged Sewer 320 a 06/2012 Sewer Repair 598 0 11/2012 Water Heater 1125 0 01/2013 Wood Floor Refinish 2800 a 07/2013 Troubleshoot AC 159 0 08/2013 Replace Light Fixture 101 0 08/2013 Replace AC Compressor 2688 We have either a refrigerator or freezer leaking water now. We also have a water leak on the west side of the senior center. The rental house front entry way is slowly sinking. We have had one major foundation crack repaired. The outside of the house needs painting, but don't want to use volunteers because it was last painted with lead paint. Bids to do this job back in 2012 ranged from $3200 - $3750. To paint the senior center would add an additional $6290 according to a 2012 bid. • Using volunteers with donations from membership and using left over paint, the board hopes to finish repairs to the house soon, and will be able to rent it out again. • Annual operational costs of the senior center are approaching $40,000 although we have budgeted just over $38,000 for our fiscal year ending 6/1/2014. The Kalispell Center Mall has no space for a giftwrapping fundraiser this year, and the swing dance group pulled out of our center, both of which we were counting on to meet budget objectives. • With the rental house being vacant, we are having to pickup utility and maintenance costs on the house, which was not included in the budget. • Items adding to the maintenance costs are carpet and mat cleaning, sand & ice melt during winter months, 1st aid training for staff including for the defibrillator, fire extinguisher & furnace service, paint for such things as blacktop parking spaces & interior touchup along with kitchen and building supplies. • The building we operate in will be 100 years old in 2015. Some of the stucco around the front of the main building is deteriorating and should be evaluated. • The building needs major work on the outside to compliment the neighborhood. • There is concern about mold, asbestos, and lead paint issues which have never been evaluated by a qualified environmental inspector, which could be affecting the health of seniors using the facility and those who rent the two rental units. This is a liability issue to the county and our association. Senior Center Programing Concerns: • We are at capacity in our three exercise classes, causing the center to add two additional exercise classes. • We don't have any room for expansion with limited parking and inside space issues. • Our membership continues to grow with many new folks joining mainly for the exercise program. • We can get folks with mobility disabilities to the center, but access is limited to those who either have a caregiver who can get them down & up the ramps, and into the tight restroom space. Many who could benefit by our programs are unable to use the facility. • Budget issues force us to operate with limited hours without a senior center director. We have 3 part time employees being paid at and just above minimum wage. August 8, 2014 FLATHEAD COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ADDENDUM TITLE: SENIOR CENTER(S) PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL REPORT (PAR) DUE: AUGUST 14, 2014 BY 10:45 AM; TO BE OPENED: AUGUST 14, 2014 AT 11:00 AM ADDENDUM NO. 1 To All Offerors: Attached are written questions received in response to this RFP. These questions, along with the County's response, become an official amendment to this RFP. All other terms of the subject "Request for Proposal" are to remain as previously stated. Acknowledgment of Addendum: The offeror for this solicitation must acknowledge receipt of this addendum. This page must be submitted at the time set for the proposal opening or the proposal may be disqualified from further consideration. I acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 Signed: Company Name. Date: Sincerely, Debbie Pierson RFP Point of Contact Flathead County Commissioners Office AgencyAddrfp(Q&A) ArvEQUAL OAAORTUNl7YEMFLOYER° RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Page 2 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP 1. Q: What type of CDBG grant is involved in the funding strategy for this project? A: This PAR is being funded in part by a CDBG Planning Grant. The proposed project budget is $40,000: $30,000 provided by CDBG; $10,000 match provided by Flathead County. 2. Q: Can you expand on CTA's involvement to complete the ADA assessment portion of the work? Will CTA be utilized to complete any other portion of the PAR? A: CTA was selected through an RFP procurement process in October 2013 to complete an ADA checklist and transition plan for all main publically accessed county buildings and programs. The ADA checklist for the senior centers were completed as a component of this very large ADA evaluation project. The Senior Center(s) PAR is a separate stand-alone project. The ADA evaluation checklists completed by CTA on the senior center sites will be provided to the firm awarded the contract to complete the PAR. 3. Q: Does the ADA compliance analysis that is to be completed by CTA including plumbing fixtures? A: Yes. 4. Q: Have you worked with other consultants before? How do you feel about them? A: Flathead County has worked with numerous consultants on hundreds of projects. Consultants are selected according to procurement procedures outlined by the State of Montana. Discussing the quality of the work provided by other consults is irrelevant to this PAR. 5. Q: Are you talking with other design professionals at this time? A: Flathead County has multiple projects in process utilizing multiple design RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Paqe 3 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP professionals. Specific to the Senior Center Project, Flathead County has not contracted with any other design professionals to complete the Senior Center(s) PAR other than the ADA piece completed by CTA. 6. Q: is there just one building and/or site per each city (Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Whitefish & Kalispell)? A: There is only one Senior Center facility at each site; however, some locations may have additional outbuildings such as garage structures and residential rental properties. 7. Q: Does the County have a particular type of firm in mind for the PAR? A: Flathead County will evaluate proposals submitted by interested firms based on the criteria listed in the RFP. 8. Q: Can you provide some further background on each of the sites (building ages, sizes & # of elderly served per site?). Are there existing drawings of the current buildings? Can the County provide addresses for the existing buildings to be included in the PAR? A: Additional information is currently being collected for each site and will be provided to the firm selected to complete the PAR. The RFP processes is focused on gathering information related to the qualifications, experience and availability of interested firms. To gain additional insight for each center, contact information for the senior centers is provided below. The site managers are employees of the senior center associations who are onsite to coordinate the meal program and activities. Whitefish Community Center: 121 2nd St E, Whitefish, MT 59937; 406-862-4923 Site managers: Kathy Cozad or Marianne Dyon Board President: Jim Morrell RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Paae 4 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP North Valley Senior Center: 205 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 406-892-4087 Site Manager: Roxy Larson Board President: Dick Lundstrom Kalispell Senior Center: 403 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901; 406-257-1598 Office Manager: Khit Harding Board President: Rosainne Taylor Bigfork Senior Center: 639 Commerce St, Bigfork, MT 59911; 406-837-4157 Site Manager: Michelle Shapero Board President: Phil Bolstad 9. Q: What are some of the specific hot buttons the county faces outside the general questions we are answering in the RFP? A: The Senior Center buildings are rented from Flathead County by the community senior organizations in Bigfork, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Kalispell for an annual fee of $1 per year. The Senior organization is then responsible for raising funds to cover all program activities, building upkeep and maintenance. This has created a hardship for several of the centers when significant and costly site improvements have been needed. The Kalispell Senior Center, in particular, is in need of significant upgrades. The Kalispell Center will require the most intensive evaluation in the PAR development process. Cost of upgrades will be evaluated at the current site, as well as potential alternatives for a new site. RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Page 5 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP 10. Q: What are the long term goals of the Flathead County with this PAR? A: Flathead County is interested in obtaining a non -biased, professional evaluation of the Senior Center sites in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish. This report will be referenced in future planning to meet the needs of seniors at the Flathead County owned Senior Center(s). 11. Q: Aside from grants, what other sources does the county have for the actual building corrections that are identified in the PAR? A: Senior Centers will identify funding options for high priority needs. It is anticipated that Flathead County will submit a CDBG Public Facilities grant in the future to help offset costs related to building needs. 12. Q: How did this project originate? How did Flathead County get involved in the project? A: Flathead County Commissioners asked the City of Kalispell to host a CDBG Planning grant to evaluate the county owned Senior Centers, with the greatest emphasis on the Kalispell Senior Center site. The challenges at the Kalispell Senior Center in particular have been presented by members of the public to the Commissioner Board and at the annual community needs assessment. The PAR will help all stakeholders to understand the challenges that each center is facing. 13. Q: What problemsichallenges have already been identified? A: See the attached site overview list provided by the Kalispell Senior Center. 14. Q: Are there any known environmental issues? Will the County select the site to be improved, and will that be the only site to have a uniform environmental checklist completed? Can the uniform environmental checklist be a stand-alone document? Or will there have to be a preliminary engineering report (PER) completed? A: Environmental evaluation is required according the CDBG PAR outline. Please RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP reference RFP Attachment #1 for the information needed for the environmental discussion and the required layout of the PAR document. A full preliminary environmental checklist will be completed for the site that is identified as having the greatest need for immediate upgrades as identified through the PAR evaluation process. In previous PAR reports completed for Flathead County, the environmental checklist document has been completed by a qualified engineer that is part of the architectural firm staff, or subcontracted by the architectural firm. 15. Q: What level of County support is there for this work? A. Flathead County is provided the $10,000 cash match required by CDBG to support this project. 16. Q: Who is supportive of the idea and who is questioning the work? A: The Flathead County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with this project. To our knowledge there is no documented opposition to completing the PAR. 17. Q: What obstacles are there to completing the work? A: Center are located in multiple communities which may create the need for additional travel time for initial site evaluation. The project has a fairly aggressive timeline for completion, which is determined by the length of the grant award. The final PAR document is scheduled for submission by December 31, 2014. 18. Q: Considering the County's diverse challenges with this project, would the County give the submitting teams an additional week and a half to analyze and respond? A: No. The original RFP related to this project closed July 21, 2014. At that time, a new authorization to publish was initiated by the Commissioners and the RFP due date was extended and advertised. All proposals are due to the Flathead County Commissioners Office by 10:45 am, August 14, 2014. Please see the published RFP and attachments for additional information on proposal submission requirements. RFP: Senior Center(s) RFP Addendum 1 Paae 7 Question Number Questions & Answers for Senior Center(s) RFP 19. Q: Is there room to negotiate or re -organize work to accommodate a larger fee or focusing the PAR on Kalispell alone? A: No. It is the interest of Flathead County to have all four sites evaluated, however, it is anticipated that the Kalispell site will require more intensive evaluation than the other three sites. 20. I Q: Does the County already have potential sites of interest for new structures? If so can you give the locations? A: There is no new site identified for the Senior Center at this time. The completed PAR document will evaluate if a new site is needed and if so, determine the feasibility of building on the current site, or relocating to a new site. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE MQNTAPLANNING Kalispell Senior Center Survey THE Downtown Plan Nave ber 20, 20 14 About how tar do you live from the Senior Center? z �-�", - pa ,4 i How did you get to the Senior Center this evening? S o-yJ 6v Should the Senior Center be located in downtown Kalispell?o or NO WHY or WHY NOT? In a normal week, how often do you come downtown? What is the main reason you come downtown? What do you like best about downtown Kalispell? What could the city do to make downtown better? THANK YOU FOR YOUR OPINIONS... Mot- 1 1� 1 %L - WIL .� _.Till ELANNiNG FOR THE FUTURE ��A Kalispell Senior Center Survey THE oW own Flee About how far do you live from the Senior Center? How did you get to the Senior Center this evening? November 20, 2014 f Shoul d the Senior Center be located in downtown Kalispell? OYESor NO WHY or WHY NOT? In a normal week, how often do you come downtown?� What is the main reason you come downtown? What do you like best about downtown Kalispell? What could the city do to make downtown better? '. THANK YOU FOR YOUR OPINIONS... PLANNING FOR THE.Fu'rupy MONTANA Kalispell Senior Center Surve3T THE E Downtown Flee November 20, 2014 About how far do you live from the Senior Center? How did you get to the Senior Center this evening? &A�L Should the Senior Center be located in downtown Kalispell YES r NO WH or WHY NOT. OtCatvV— O-L 4,W )LL Al", a- 44,&An6�m a,6,c4l'? �( '*-M 1-kj In a normal week how often do you come downtown? [l " What is the main reason you come downtown? What do you like best about downtown Kalispell? spell? What could the city do to make downtown better? THANK YOU FOR YOUR OPINIONS... PUNNING FORTHE FUTURE MONTANA Kalispell Senior Center Survey About how far do you live from the Senior Center? Ju l• a November 20, 2014 How did get et to the Senior Center this evening? [ I�-� "_ Y Should the Senior Center be located in downtown Kalispell YES WHY or WHY NOT? In a normal week, how often do you come downtown? //- * j A, A, � 6 What is the main reason you come downtown? J4 4�cc'l What do you like best about downtown Kalispell? Wh coul the�city do to make downtown better. THANK YO; . F YO R PINIONS... NO "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Propert Owner Survey: 4'.. Interviewer f Name: Address Email: Phone: Building name:4 C/ (T ururl Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2" d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: f How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? E11—:PS S How long have you wned/operated: �92C Do you manage the property yoursel41Cf 'e No Why did you choose to buy this property? !/l/e J6?/`C lb �'I . ��'ilcSgl�7- Would you do it again? Why or why O C What are some of the top reas ns you hav vacant or leasable space? /- Z,/_ /. , l./ __ i - / / /`, Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? i TILt�L� fJJ XU40 I-J A A 0 Pjflh� J �sD9- G3� 8y9D Alee� �� � Csri� "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Tory. -4 1< 21 STA Date S ^,;� 1- /z/ Name of Business: C OLTEA CUF1-_6_E Contact person: L_/ N 1) S El Type of Business: CUFF&_E_ .S/10F How long have you operated here: Address y�2 i 'g, /M A i N email COLT—CR CoFFCC-`O_Vlvi u; L. COO How many employees: Do you OWN RENT 1� 5 Total square footage of building: S ov 13A$&1`j5-'_Square footage of your business: 3 60C) SECOND F[oa2 t s A F1A1 1qr2'7- igNa 'q 61'%P rL Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant FOA # of parking spaces provided on -site: ays��r Total # of employees: 5 # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): YES - RENT 6 SPACES Fitol%n IPA21f1nrc Gj�vw�rssrd� Z a7- /VF,�` - pooj' r=v2 W T r-�-t 1 n! Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? LL>L' � �]Dc�' N TUwnl. T/�Z Y $ if�F�'r-0 Rd%5r/Ae IN �11��61zC-� N. our` G�'Ci� S r7E LEA RE%/311- F2aW 'T1fis r045 7-PE !a vp -v CG�DC f�E�t�ff .moo ��su� INry RUQAt,fN6, j��2tl&4�3Ly /'ipsr x'P N51vE L�AS� dkr /'IA/AlSTR'7,trt„ Lv4fc'TH /1_ What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? C o M I'A u N r', S' ,c:-q s - n F #'�l�cc-� W I� L I� i1ua 7�i- What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? G&-V az-.D fey ly1-'TcJ4R IDS , F KVs,TRM EO w r'Tf( x No CoMMVP lY-/ Fc-:-sT%r-&S . C HPAVERL Fo 6 TS A,8bu- pc1_dtij-ra tu(v, No C tT ( 7 k i v V/t5 'T' 6ET A-�+r FCCU& MPUM ddpLLC--y 'ANY-v�r�rx i� pgq< Sul LDiN&5 ARC ov'r o l� wH�c/"-— O6 r of C o vr', Nar � rrr� 'r �� N ti vs . Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? �Ar2r- S'° -O/2,R-sub'—1305"/0F�' -rc, FSqK r4LL 13t/S/Ai�55 4_ C'_oj)U J14tP2be�ME1JIs 1/10 Fi2�iJrl'� F'DCv5 aR 19P07 4/61147 c3(If Dot�n��`ar�/H . /ADR,!5e(/,:�F-H7S Is there anything the city can do to help? CdDt PFUIL ,o OF 13WLO/IV6s "THE Downtown Plan" Business Su vey: Interviewer Date 1� Name of Business: Address' Contact person: _ email Type of Business: 14 Z Ille, How long have you operated here: :22 S Square footage of your business: How many employees WA Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Do you OWN ___LRJI_��_ Ave. # of ustomer spaces needed: lb R,, t-41k_ ral4l 4, Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? ), AAAR, /- V �,/ J 07 1W i ,dl yWhat are the biggest downsi es you see with running a business in the Downtown? �r 1 (ro Do y lhav any6de?'as Is there anything G c city can do to help? r nab'/ r changes?1� t 'M6-r, -D7 - ram. Alir��" Dr IVAJ 40v--758-7758 W48:50 a.rn. 08-25-2014 214 i t1. "THE Downtown Plan" BuRding/Property Owner Survey: Ynterviewek Date Em i Phone: Building name: Basement or No: Sq.ft, ixi use What use?q Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: zagt What use, 2`1 story. Yes o�Sq.Ft. iu use;_ What use? Sq.Pt. vacant: 3H story: Yes S9-Ft. in user 'What use? Sq,Ft. vacant: Mow Manx ofM0101( s aces do ou pvsr yg P YHow long havopera c. t Do you manage the property yourself: or No 117,71 Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? —44 Do you have. any ideas for zrnprovements or changes? What do you think the city could do to heIp?. 40b-758-7758 49:4B:57al.m. M-25-2014 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: lntcrviewer Date Name of Business: _ .r< < _ Address ' P_ 6a ✓� Contact person: email, Type of Business: ow many employees: How Ion.- have you operated here: Do you OWN ✓ T_ Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parkdpg spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: P -Y_, Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs. 00 - ! # of parking spaces available for employees: . 314 # of parking spaces available for cvstornexs: o Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): 406-758-7756 05;49:04 a,m, 09-25-2014 4 /4 Wb,y did you choose to operate iza the Downtown (at this location)? What do you pee as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? 1 i What are the biggest downsi s you see with running a business in the Downtown? t .4 i6m- L c oa 4-klm D61 Vv any + C.- k v\llll&�W_ 7s there anything the city can do to —_ 11 l ! , 1 n ci t tLR—�l —H6 0-1 10 or changes? p � <o f � 1 a, p? 1 [<- sn 0. s Pk , "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer JIB Date C,-Ifp-;)Cjq Name of Business:2yo*^-CZF L�Ary Address 15 Contact person: �/. Cr-4,.,�(Lemail Type of Business: L ,�jr- How many employees: How long operated here: Z I Co e , 4-1,. Do you OWN RENT Why do you operate at this location? Sc� o o cat` # I 7 & r." r IV f i�+tisr � What are the biggest benefits for operating here? What arc the biggest impediments that you face here? s Trw T l " r- of es �, 9 Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? 9, Le- l 2C e" Is there anything the city can do to help? V o i I � t 111 C,., Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: �" p g aces p 40 # of parking spaces available for customers: �)_ V %s Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does the business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): P9 r-C, J i� r'C-` `.A-S , �J6 &l .-5— e, cA_e_5 i it_, [ IM n -*AA �) . r3 a z4Gi Vie. o 4- O /1- c ` ??" .S rc Ls �o ce, -� c lo:�� V "THE Downtown Plan "Building=lt Survey: 66 Interviewer V-L -F TT Date Name: S�o % l 5- Email: rIA 5 d IA. Phone: N 4 . ks - Building name: L ; rU r-/ Basement? 0or No: Sq.ft. in use Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: 2"a story: or No Sq.Ft. in use: 3rd story: b, or No Sq.Ft. in use: Address What use? What use? What use? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? + r � Is it enough? - A)-0-How long have you owned/operated: I q & Do you manage the property yourself: (Y;� or No Why did you choose to buy this property? F de_ [ Lj �w Would you do it again? Why or why not?� i1�!' k.rVlr What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? , What do you think the city could do to help? Ae DATE lolV � ODGF `�' za�a.L�s� �,Tzo 4b)�- "THE Downtown Plan" BuiIdingPpy Owner Survey: Interviewer Lyn Date Name: Email: Phone: Building name: �� ���� a+ Ve 80aSq - Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: o What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: C�40t What use? Tenan list 2aa story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? i Ft. vacant: L 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: 16 H/o_w many off-street parking sp/a�ces do you own? ! Is it enough? How long have youoperated: Do you manage the Yy propert out elf:. DNo rS�,� Why did you choose to buy this property? � -/j2, Would you do it again? Why or why not?Y What are some of the top reasons you have vac t or leasable space? Do ou have any i s for improvements or changes? What dop�y think the city could do to help? `�.�'Zr W—A'M �;4X L[I _QiL. a "THE Downtown PIan" BuiIdin0roperty Owner Survey: Interviewer Date ,/� Name: Address Email: Phone: Building name: ��/,�,� �i �/��®w Maw C F �� Basement? es or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use?___,�Sq.Ft. vacant: Maih Floor: 5q.ft. in use: What use? Tnant list f. 2°1 story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: " What use? ' Sq= 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. 2 vacant: vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? �S Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: Do you manage the property yourself: &_I No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? v v Do you have any ideas for improvements or change 'I'D I� �t�WIA-) E A ,�,- What do you think the citv could do rn hPan9 IMS 5 �- 40 Arc l G ar, 4, d4 r` Oils— PAL L; ar_chf�tteht al or W v art i/u T�J ee f 's 30 Mali) 1peoPhrh�, cr J ! AA41t 1/1 CSk-J t4l �� iotut me,-,t1z "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Date 5 Name of BusinessC� :Z Bess t Contact person: ; �l�, email Type of Business: How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: How many employees: Do you OWN NT Square footage of your business: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What d ggesfbenettts for operating in the uowntown r aWt are "the downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Tr vote Piave an t ea of improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? B 0 `/ "). // - 4111 ,,� m� A eyef 41 _ / / "THE Interviewer wn Plan" Business Survey: ate Name of Business: GAddress Contact person: 0 V YrI -f-er email Type of Business: U_ 1�,�'>'iYfC�� How many employees: How long have you operated here: Do you OWN NT Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: a Total # of employees: 2— # of employees on Iargest shift: RU l �- Ave. # of customer spaces needed: D Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: MXVYr # of parking spaces available for customers: too-L,.+ xrkj \ --� it O-� Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): �&/ �V i �Z46� h fl,cw- GZ4 er�gk Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown ( t this location)? 1I 0 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? r Q v -- `Do you have any idea for improvements or changes? kS ��Ut; �SoIIW% . Gi�r�e lime �l'%fG9lC�� b)"r`/`$,�-- �� Wolij tl� 44 Q#0-2t Id ( k9x� (I/ —OM (Y� n, "THE Downtown Plan" Buildln0roper y caner Survey: 3 Interviewer f 1 Date 3 /1 7 r Name: C Address Email: Phone: Building name: 10 V ` Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? LTenant lists L` &-4f 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. a ant: Yd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own?i Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: -, Do you manage the property yourself: 90rNo Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? PON �e�� `/� C��� ��'4' ��' ��— ��. lea "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer (f Date i C Name of Business: ''�Y Address Contact person: Type of Businesk How long have y :.mail How many employees: Do you OWN RENT, Total square footage of building: FW Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant r # of parking spaces provided onr-sim:— Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: A PJ Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of arI ac--s i loyees:% # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do vou see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? i What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? T)n vnn have anv ideas for imnrovements or chanLes? Is there anything the city can do to hel D,4AqW4dWI /u Aq, CA�ZA /I/R/Y —7-/jI ?2u�lk — "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Pro ert Owner Survey: Interviewer Date oZ ,% Name: 5 Email: Phone: u' i� Bding name: Basement? Yes or o: q.ft. in use: What use? r Sq.Ft. vacant: Z2 Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 0 6-4-2 � Tenant list? J 2 nastory: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? ie V2 Ao Sq. lda'cant: -,4W7- 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking a es do you ov,� �_ d Is it e ogh? d c40— How long have you owned/operated: Do you manage the property yourself: Yes or No Why did you Abose to buy this ert ? ro - 1' r Y Would you do it again? Why or why not? to p reasons you have vacant or leasable space :77 L 9' Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? U P �h i .� r j 0 wjj�/10-n 6% W 57-1 q gbWAI -A�-2,,77,t —nWY oar "THE Downtown PIan" Business Survey: Interviewer Name of Business: T ZA 42=-3 Contact person: Type of Business: Z3 Address email L How many employees: ���� 5 �" How long have you operated here: / `"i i�o Do y u OWN �T Total square footage of building: Square footage of your busi ss�: � �e4 V1 Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant AV 4t/-W, # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees ongest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: -M�-ak� Elz&> Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: �ryod,115tusiess offer off -site parking to the staff and or custo4ers 04p in - znt��S� T ZTX IV What do you see as thle biggest benefit or operating in the -Downtown? JA What are the biggest � r l F. you see with running a business in the Downtown? 4 .�P~ f�;,k,;,M,%7 r1nty nr r.hnnpre.? 2— k(;V/<Ffi�t �e `-/4n 7 o� �*, dw- a� h 424S � j ./" Y l/lr. ; .-4 "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer � Date 2 � i Name: - b Address Email: Phone: Building name: ? Yes or No: Sq.ft, in use: Wiat use? U 1 Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2`' story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? 3"d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in u What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? �J �1; lS S Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do mu own?I,/ Is it enough? f� JAWrS %,l lu� 7S za - How long have yogi owned/operated: Do you manage the property yourself es No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or chanLyes? K, �Iv�df fo .C� ��n�{-u�i tis—;-7L�` Z5 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Date / Name of Business: —11. A�ea Contact person: f qi& A& Type of Business: Address �� sk email How many employees: How long have you operated here: _ -r Z� j Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant �7 # of parking spaces provided on -site: < de Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: &-).1 /61- Ave. # of cf�stomer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: emu`,, - � , # of parking spaces available for employees: W04772elr_s C54�_4 pl, # of parking spaces availablt0for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): W,d InMe- 4-YPA Ynny-f Q�ftqL,6q ' ' r %k WVS All 41; / , i ,,l„o.� yes ;V��'s�! �_ Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? lscs'�- �a 7U 7 / vrr r7 G/t f 4V /?ore lam%% "THE D®wn Wwn Plan95 Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer n hate� Namc: -m Address,` Email: Building name: Phone: Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? .Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: C7 What use? is list? -'QAna story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in user � What use? %a O ant: 3rd s es or No Sq.Ft. in use: W at use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? 7 j / How long have you owned/operated: / Zj�o you manage the property yoursel : Yes or No Why did you choose to buyp • perty? � 4 14(- Would you do it again? Why or why not? or -leas bile space?_ Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes What do you think the X_ 7`L�Z"� r✓ 4 "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer Date 7 Z,-�kD Naive: ���?� /"//UG�cJ`P� Address Email: Phone: Building name: Basement? Yes or No 21 What use? � Sq.Ft. vacant: / 'll IVlairt I�+ioor: S ft. in use: � � L� � q• What use`. Tenant list. Sq.ft. in use:, 2`1 story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant:_ �{dk ra�rHow ny off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enou How long have you owned/operated: manage the property yourself: Yes r No Would you do it a ain? Why or why not? What are sonic of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? n/I v l "THE Downtown Plan" Building/PropertyOwner Survey: Interviewer Date gI;q Name: eam"e, Address ISA� bV Email: Phone: Building name: C� . Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: — �91 Main Floo . q.ft. in use: What use? Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in u What use? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? S Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: ! ' &CZ017�o you manage the property yourself: Yes or No Why did you choose to buy What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space Do you have any ideas for improvements or o- rn� I-X,11 e nee' d,'17 e Ae-.10- �, /�er� 4-011-e o GuJQ� i�77J TUu17�� 11-7 -77o /// " 4y,�""?S2 0/17�w "THE Downtown Plan" BuildinWProperty Owner Survey: Interviewer Date Name: Address Email: Building name: Phone: Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use?_ 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? How long have you owned/operated: Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: Is it enough? Do you manage the property yourself: Yes or No What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? "THE, Downtown Plan" BuHding/PropertylOwner Survey. Interviewer �te! Name:LIA Address ,0 Y Email: Phone: Building name: Basement? Yes or o: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Tenant list? 2"d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant:_ t story: Ye or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant:_ How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: cf)4— —Do you manage the property yourself: Yes or No Why did you choose to buy this property?_�(� Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of or leasable space? b %:D IS A5 e� ��7 4- CS 3 rJ "THE Downtown Plan" Buildfi lg/Pro,,, rt Owner Survey: Interviewer f Date zb/ — - ie Name: 12�� j I:r LIZ 13�� Email: Phone: Building name: � S- Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacan Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: _ What use? Z! Tenant Iist? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? 3"d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: Do you manage the property yoursel Y or No &4:­ Why did you choose to buy this property? _ Would you do it again? Why or why r 1 _/ 4 sp. --Tro yke 1040-'-f wini-p)r-o-vements or changes? What f do you think the city ould do to . f "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer I Date 6LA� L�&//- Name: Address Email: Phone: Building name: (" Lra�� Basement. Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: W tat use? q.Ft. vacant: � ex 6i &141K� Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Tenant list? stor : Yes or No S .Ft. in use: WhatCS q use. tq.Ft, va�it: �. 3`d story: Yes or No Sq.R. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? 5 Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: 1 Ulc, Do you mana e the property yourself:: Yes orr No Why did y y eproperty? ou choose to bu thX� wnat are some or the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? Y/B. 109 "THE Downtown Plan" But J Name: Email: Phone: Owner Survey: 3 Z- Building name: �r VI Aid-� Basement!Ye, - o: Sq.ft. in use:h W'hat use? 4 S .Ft,vapnt: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: /0, C What use nant list? v o r,t i3 C��rrrBY►-• 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sa Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spacessda�- ou own? Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: �.) Do you manage the property yoursel ZYes r No puc&a" k24Z-oog I Why did you choose to bu is property? _lard (160 jp I Gilt ( j_W 06 �Y (,{1 Gt�ter� q / �d,w D�W—q A6"j �(-162dV4- k-111� sdSZ �s -51,D -S 4-��kw-K - Neal �reti�f .� ��ieu� � ,� 7LD Zoo� of U "THE Downtown PWi" Building/Property Owner Survey: IntervieweDate Name: Address Email: Phone: Building name: ®{ Basemes or No: Aft in use: What use?_ Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use:. What use? 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in How many off-street parking spaces do you own? How long have you owned/operated: Sq.Ft. vacant: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Is it enough? 0 Do you manage the property yo rsel Why did you choose t buy this property?AJ / I{ 1 Would 11—N Z116 do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help?. 33 :f-74r--�U Yes or No / 7� 4Zet ;-� THE Downtown I Survey: Interviewer ! e 1n Date Name of Business: 3.2 a 4 3a iV� , S�4Address Contact person: Q r` Type of Business: How long operated here: Ir r S Why do you operate at this location? � vvo What are the biggest benefits for operating here? Whaat are the biggest impediments that you face here! - + V -rLA- c-4 -1 cr-X;Z i`s 4nA .,^„-r- &. Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? 61-, L �L U Y. emal JL, How many employees: Do you OWN RENT O 14r- k S CC, u-s r' L 0� 46— - A hk,I�ra s h-�— s/Lr�Jr� x q 4 a U.,L -� % P— 0,te4 4-r—e,[z_ Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: to tq r 3 z - a ,)- � ,3 e ncs Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does the business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): s C Q L. '- c�_ 2„ -S�, r bite "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: �5 Interviewer f &ate _Z�� Z?0/ </ Name of Business:��/t d` Contact person: f i f Address q / / / a4 _ 3/_ email 4 Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated here: _� S Do you OWN NT be Total square footage of building: r t/ 6nsulrl�j Parkifr�eyques/fiocf?s —s ecific ta each tenant g p Square footage of your business:_ # of parking spaces provided on -site: � ��� ad� Gr� to fldI ��►.� � — a,Y-!c Tota o e o e : �_ , # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: i'YL[iel_ A�2d Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): F� 500 I Car c X AIK 0­1111— dlllll� 614 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewerifthmi*w Date N usmess: Address N Sr"( Contact person: Luc email Type of Business: How many employees: uvt-cd hev, �� _ Total squareootage of building; Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant Do yo WN RENT Square fo g�& your business: # of parking spaces provided on -site; Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: YW /-k 4r2�z� le—paLLag10 the staff and or customers (Explain): IMP r � AMOR, a�_Ww dl Why did you choose)to operate in the Downtown (at this locaZn� v What .. you see as the bt t benefits for operating kaPate t i*eownjides ou ��U anything e At c Nt&Linniin�g 'r� wi a t�sinessYKin the owntown? orcnanges i care ra can dot 1 I L % r � i "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Date`S I L�rnrn�� Name of Business: (�w S Address Z�d— Contact person: r4h 4�firsun email Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated here: "`t Do you OWN RENT_ Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: %/ U4!110 k l� W ,OP � Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant / /I j/pIM, b-11- # of parking spaces provided on -site: 4--� aA� Total # of pl�es: a4_ /OaE,6,4� # of employees on Iargest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: �� C — G Ci�F� cs `��R( Does your business offer off -site pawing to the staff and or customers (Explain): Wh u choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for o erating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Pao, NAME& Moo '� tL+�/II of c«aiigus Is there anything the city can do to help?? I^ "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property/Owner Survey: Interviewer Date Name: Email: Address ��3 / V [ g�j— Phone: � 7(5- -V7 — o�lp Building name: Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: � if W'zat use. q.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq,ft, in use: What use? 7lll Tenant list? 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: N What use? l Sq t. v cant: f VCZW 'AS o0"ASNoe Sq.Ft. in use: 7-1 �� What use'?�4'Cec—�� v a tb� ` How many ff-str e�<,ng spaces do y u own? u ? ,zoo How long have you owned/operated: erated: �P/�- [ zHo Oi a pear Y p �ge the property yoursel : s r No -� r Why did you oose toPuly this prc rty. �(/ /� Would you do it again? Why or why not? 1 W LL U, r What are some of thn top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? �ou nave `any id or i�' ovef i nts �t Chang . td u thin c i ity c o to help --J I V J plz�'i.-"c� ZAI#1�,� 6A "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: (3F)( Interviewer f�,Date ge S Name of Business: Address Contact person: Type of Business: email How many How long have you operated here: Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: �� Square footage of your business. Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: 12 c101 _-�# of employees on largest shift j`��i'� L5 iia �� e G� T U Ave. # of customers aces needed:�i� l !� GLUCLd� �Y P � S Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Bh W& j W/�w s bl Parkingg F suip space us/shortfall: � Does your business offer o - te-the-5tzad c PV�Wh y did you cchoo to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? i r �'U r What do you see as th biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? &N41 tAx -What are the bi down ?e ou se�� runCring as inesss in tth�eiD ntown? gg Y % 1� �- o you a any ideas for improvements or changes? AVy can do to Help? �-f' lU Gl/� (.0 �•[ �w . r Ka v ice- �� �- 71Z) �7X c .. 9ne' o� / . ...-19 eolc 7T fisry�.s aGJs✓ ✓dl� /.s.. Gcv��" . �,..C.Ive _/P.:..� � "THE Downtown Plan" Business Su vey: �p Interviewer Date 0 Name of Business: 513- Contact person:ZC6� P:::a;4 Type of Business:S How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: Address email How many employees: Do you OWN RENT Square footage of your business: I C j 0 -iz # of parking spaces available for employees: �S 4� # of parking spaces available for customers: Y Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? �a-G, "40,IJ611, M, What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? r� Lz What are the biggest do in the downsides �vou see with running a business ithe Dow(n�toown? //� Kg LS 1�w- Do yOu hav any c for improvements ges? m Is there anything the city can do to help? nzw 41 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer ate U W Name of Business: 1._ Address a7p� `S�° fig Contact person: email Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated her : ',S 4� � � RENT Total square footage of building: Wi Square footage of your business: GAG Parking survey ques rf ons — spe fic to each tena`if a-61_ `5 7 # of parking spaces provided on -site: ' Total # of employees: no/ rz�z_l 714 on largest4 S # of employees -/ # of customer spaces needed: f Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? ireZV%—o -� /7,lIz, A d— Wha� see as th�gest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the Do you ave any ideas for improvements or charigg `` 19 Ts t. ere anvthina the city can do to help? ,e"MTe s in the Downtown? no "-2w-nw� M,�-M -M - E "THE Downtown Plan "Buiidinb/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer k� Date Naive: L el 3 �z..�-�� Address L4,-k-- Email ic... 5 7one: Building name: � a � C-/ S .! `�(c,�-(� /,\ 12T Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: 3"d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: -�� C$-, le,4 What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: / 6k i2� -kl 4 What use? �„ 1 Tenant list? S Qu e,4 How many off-street parking spaces do you own? What use? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft, vacant: Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: Do you manage the property yourself (Or No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer `� Date 2e q 04vd&J�� C�� Name of Business: ` S Address_ %�� J Contact person: � email Type of Business: r Yp ? H w many employees:41 —� How long have you operated here: Ql Do you OWN RENT r Total square footage of building:3z0f)�rS4&ootage of your business: 6W,,zV,f,j 51 Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provide o -site.- Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the /�r1c town (at this location)? 0 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the DDowntown? S � S Do you have any A 1,krix,9 a for improvements or changes? 1. gl7s,)A ir/Y AY, /,z L", i6 k r1hi-re nnvthinu the citv can do to help? /Sq "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Propert Owner Survey: Interviewers Date- -1 /(, 334 Name.0 e�Lf)�, 11 P0� t Address Email: Phone: Building name: l q q �C�z Basement OS No: Sq.ft. in use: '_; What us Sq.Ft. vacant: 4Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use. Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use.' Sq.Ft. ua�arrt---fit 7161 �41V 3d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: H w m y off-st eet parking spaces do you own? sit enough? U� How to g have you owned/operated: �% Do you mana e the property y Why did you choose to buy this property? r � f of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for E-1 �,br No r ' iA �a�rk 14? as "THE Downtown Plan" BuildinW?roperty Owner Survey: , Interviewe ' CSC Date2 fT Name: Address_,VwAe ✓- Email: Phone: rys� Building name: Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use:' 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? How many off-street parking spaces do you own?, How long have you owned/operated: Why did you choose to buy this property?. Would you do it again? Why or why not? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: Is it enough? Do you manage the property yourself. Yes or No What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or chanLyes? "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: 446 Interviewer L Date w A / c Name: ynnc_ U6 0-41 r Address Email: Phone: Building name: f�^''rs-� L �-�r- 5-•-� Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: l Q� What use? Fly-- AJ Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? i7ll^cm, AU" � Tenant list? 2"d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft, in use: What use? Ir I^Ca.A Cam+ 1 Sq.Ft. vacant.- 3 d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? t"] ( k 'x, Is it enough? 'A teaOij L � How long have you owned/operated: (o -70s Do you mi age the property yourself: Yes or No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? �j are so of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? 611 91'L" 4 Do you haveany ideas for improvements or changes? 1( / What do you think the city could do to help? in CO N "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer 0)4Date v�% D/ 44Q Name: Address Email: Phone: Building name: Basement? es • No: Sq.ft. in use: What us ? Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: c What use? LLTenant list? Wl,at use? Sq.Ft. vacant: 3d�story:: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: Wrat use? jSq.Ft. vacant: How many off-stre;9�f et parkings aces do you ofJwfn. Is it enough? "1S ptr How long have you owned/operatd'd- ' c9. QQ Do you manage the property yoursel ; Y or No Why did you choose to buy this property? Il it , I A n A Would you do it again? Why or why not? Y What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? YA� "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer , �� ate l^% Name of Business: PM,4 r Contact person: �� CZ Z- veS c Type of Business: S C—on-2 14s_ How long have you operated here: m. i s Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Y* Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: f� S44 .7 # of employees on largest shift: 12- Address I ` ' " — email 4 How many Gm.�� J Z_ Do you OWN REN "o,,� pn9l)1Q, I S Ave. # of :ustomer�spces needed: U Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # par spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: j I dv Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): MMFA �� Wass Whv did you choose to overate in the Downtown (at this location)? what cis-, Vn„ c-,P as, the biggest benefits for oneratin2 in the Downtown? What are the biaaest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? -V rl �► rUov k� 1 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey:, Interviewer i Date / i Name of Business: Contact person: Type of Business: How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: How many employees: Do you OWN. Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: r L�� P Total # of employees: /J ` # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs:" # of parking spaces available for employees: 171&2 # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): 0 Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? re� What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? to lfeip'! �&A Ot4 �2_ 4-W& 57 sue' "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: c�a Interviewe5;,;�, te/ i ,-� IVEmail: Phone: Building name: Basement? Yes &r)Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or o Sq.Ft. in use: What use? 3rd story: Yes or Sq.Ft. in use: What use? How ma off street parkinZ-a`c-e:sXdoou awn?Y p,y �lJ _ Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: % Do you manage the property yourself: Yes No Why did you choose to buy, this property?_C� �/ G��id�i� Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are so e of the top reasons f Do y u have any ideas for impro, vacant or leasable sp a What do you think the city could do to help ..;7 i M-00 - tt�� I&k po-t� UYlllr-c i � /Olq 41U� I Y UA d off' I,til�uan- "THE Downtown Plan" Business Surve Interviewer Name of Business: Contact person: Type of Business. Address email How many employees: 1-5 How long have you operated here: _ %5 Do you OWN Total square footage of building: /, Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: lG Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): �p Whv did von choose to onerate in the Downtown (at this location)? w hat ac, you see as -me D1gge5L DUHUMS I VI U_/GlaLiiig III uw ,-�v w IIty vv t1 : C What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? // %7 Dl,1 f� S G "THE Downtown Plan" Building//P�Zert y Owner Survey: 1 . Interviewer Date CJZy_ . %,a JM 11)A ti r Name: ---- loyal 1�ras <z, Address l_.Y Email: Phone: Building name: —�R� 42�— Basements e - No: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft Main Floor: Sq.ft, in use:___ What use? Tenant list? 2"d story • e No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? �S4( acant: 3rcl story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own?_ Is it enough? Cp How long have you owned/operated: Do you manage the property yourse : Ye r No Why did you choose to b iy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? . - - - /_ / e What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? 1--4(ag�O l r— �i�f`o� e C--� C,, ",4 �- c J, -In Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the, city could do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Buildineropf erty Owner Survey: Interviewer Name: C��� Pam// ..`_ Address__ � Email: Phone:el �, f ►'� blJfh Its S �1 Building name: �A/A�l 7 9 t3�S Basements e or No: S .ft. ' use: What use?S e Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use. enant list? 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? nil ctfi/��Sq.Ft. vacant: 3xd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How man off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? ,4-k_ t� S4 �f How long have you owned/operate go you manage the prope>y yourself: e or No 1 -r-D 1 1 - ! 1 11 V_ Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? Wt 31s What are some o the tog p as ou ave v t eal a space? f, 12d, V 4 6;) A o Do you have any ideas for improvements or ch What do you think the city could do to help?-z a Sri--�- ll����� B I �yl2 0 0 0 0 10 0 V-lJFA*F rit KFSHMMA � *&61,'C ' 614 A &,t gC /5s-� 1-�,m 3 Idne- Ao J/�&/ "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: y 3 Interviewer U/ Date / t � Name: Address 6r_ Email: Phone: Building name: r��eZ1 S Basemen . Y or No: Sq.ft. in use:C?-ZrV What use? .Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: U!/ What use? `� �VL Tenant list9 tad st es or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: 3rd -it : Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? C) S Wel 2- W171- . How long have you owned/operated: Do you jrn the pro erty ourself Ye r No Cie ��I �r� ci` IrL Why did you choose t6 buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasah1 space?_ Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to A J-av,�� sh ('746--c% VAL Lk) + J--- h ,4j K� ° r �� lid "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Date 5Lt Name of Business: 5, 0 Address_ � ( S/ )V Contact person: email Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated here: l 3 Do you OWN RENT K Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking. spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: & -7 y Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? ' r What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? t What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? ��A1 Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? r i =I ry r,..i,o,-—x7th;„a the rite can do to help? �baka—�3 -- ---- -- - U(//llti/ vvc'4 le C/ r/ / �L'S "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer Date d 1 Name of Business: Gt Contact person: Type of Business: 7 How long have you operated here: 5 Address�� email How many employees: Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: _= Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of�w ees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: spaces availaaNe for customers: L-7 4l YL{ Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? Clr�-k - z 2 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there an thing the city can do to help? 4 M "THE Downtown Plan" Business Sur ey: Interviewer Date U y Name of Business: a Contact person: �.J Type of Business: How long have you operated here: S 5�7 Address_ �S/ email How many employees: /I'JP Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: 12 Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: ?S. Ave. # of customer spaces needed: �� S •�/� yy� � 2!J r s G��Z rspaces Ave. # of parkin this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall. Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? W},2t rin vnii cee as the biRRest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? / " K' Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city canfdo to help? ,-] /— '61� �n c /,C Gf L�y rt Li //fie.» Sf�uf a 51 "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer ate AS Name: Address f w o V Email: Phone: Building name: 47 Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. iniSe: What use?_ Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 06�� 2°a story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: Yd s : Yes or No Sq. t. in use: What use? What use? -7-0"i `c'[ l raz�) Q,-, /I/ _ Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? �_ Is it enough? Yes r How long have you owned/operated: � J9 Do you manage the property yoursel Pr No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Propert O ner Survey: Y Interviewer Date O � S Name: / %/ Address Email: phone: W-W 4 io'—Building name: Basement? Yes r N : q.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacan Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Tenant 4,5� 3 fi/ 1 Sq.Ft. vacant: S;?o 3td story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: fd,Do you manage the property ��� g p p y yourself Ye�or No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not?_1y&L— What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? D//o1� you /Fhave any ideas for improvements or changes?_ What do you think the city could do to help? R 4w- Ald�%,,�1 ,ici2• ���,.{D�+%n--��� SM i the U "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer ate l r Name: Email: Phone: S61 Address 1 Building name: Y 14. z2 L&O I Basemen .Yes r No: Sq.ft. in use: What use?` Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? 2°d story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use?' t,—O story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? ,�7 How long have you owned/operated: ZM(z2 Do you manage the property yourself• Ye r No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? YAY "THE Dow town Plan" Business Surve • Interviewer Date Name of Business: Contact person: Type of Business: How long have you operated here Total square footage of building: M Address email How many employees: I L Do you OWN RENT_ Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: �D Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Ex 1 ' ): lul—, 4;,l vnii rhnncP to nna-rnta in the T)nwntnwn (at this, McMinn)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? Wht are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? c Is �-� p{Zt�i the hng the y�ian62 t h �1� "THE Dow town Plan" Business Survey: n J) h2terVleWer j ate L�//C Name of Business: Contact person: A a % Type of Business: email How many employees: �e E M How long have you operated here: Q J Do you OWN RENT__. Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: a Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: la� # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What dMo vou s IiP.nPfit.-z for onerating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? iW� Is there anything the city can do to help? /'.r z a"? - 4 6 �e_ / // z � I A 19', �- fVji2lk k��, i ez %n� 2 r U �f 12 "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer EnWate Name of Business: ' 4 1 66 Address � Contact person. J mail z J� Type of Business: _ _ How many employees: How long have you operated here:Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: S Square footage of your business:_' J Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: D Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: cJ M0, Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: Z, 3-1/ # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers Parking space surplus/shortfall: y� Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): tg�,l 40 koavvl Why did you //choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)?/ 121" r/'�7�5� �a�//1 // cam% llw1 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? �� h Teo you have anv ideas for improvements or changes? G/_ "4tw /%i Is there anything the cit c`a/Oah-e7llp? L 1 pia /p' �� speed �:, 4/ri+F�ir �iia 'fvzrn. "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: �3 Interviewer KL- T-- C r Date K 4-, _ OC- o-7 (3c, P Name of Business: �� in k Addres8 1) X oZc� 5�ssG�r S t �gq_ Contact person: email Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated here: Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building:: Square footage of your business: - �„ ��.. g C , ' f'� �J '��L._. �` Fad' Parking survey uestions — specific to each tenant 4,7 / �4 kt # of parking spaces provided on -site: ` S�. -c U d" 49 Total # of employees: j # of employees on largest shift: Fj Y Ave. # of customer spaces needed: n �4 Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Lj (,,ue S c�Lsz Parking space surplus/shortfall: �24-,er qt, Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): X f 0111L 0 C, I 6 iM Sct l�s y' Too S s 0 // , Lit, 0 Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do II you seel as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? ! IL31o_ ,(-,I -1 J hz-e- � Is there anything the city can do to help? B-1,4n, Upt- L L'0, rC)R-1-- I "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer 4 4 4-r Date A j Name of Business: W key,, o h s Address Lo Contact person: �i�,r am �, .ar email�xG (e r Type of Business: ku. How many employees: How long have you operated here: [I Pr i 17(, Do you OWN K RENT Total square footage of building: _ 3 q00 Parking survey Questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Square footage of your business: 3- Parking space surplus/shortfall: N A' � . ttj S k,;rS �6 Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): ME Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? C What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? A— V - r a 'I ;� -C- fre- Is there anything the city can do to help? Cv M i.5 A D P- Uri "THE Downtown Plan"Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer KL � TT Date -7 s- N C^ �.�, � s C�.t. k Name: ��, ,� z Address Email: ;, c5 u�.ur.� Phone: Building name: _ c..-� s F (� Vs f L C_ Basement? &e,$) r No: Sq.ft. in use: ' �C7D 0 What use? S Sq.Ft. vacant: Main Floor: Sq.ft, in use: What use?_ I Tenant list? V, 2"d story: e or No Sq.Ft, in use: What use? 3 Sq.Ft. vaunt: rd se: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? 7 yeas 6a— How long have you owned/operated: 1 Do you manage the property yourself. Yes or No Why did you choose to buy this property? )owe Own Wa .-IG [ � Would you do it again? Why or why not? XIL P'L.r, cam- G 1�� ✓aL.. J 1,� C-.,�q 44, 1',::- What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements y % or changes? �n ,�,� W ; s , 2 4 IJ - M p �e�-C.t- Sr p �.�k; �et"' rOL, Sr Alf- �'li S 6L4 i^ What do you think the city could do to help? S�nw 60-j^ 1 P-e 10sx 4�- 5-h4-p- �s "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: lrlterviewer /« -+ T_T Date 7- 17 - Name of Business: �p . P Address Contact person: ,r t S 1 f email S L. e x +arP C; s.e 5 o�,.,t, i Cow Type of Business: How many employees: - q � 5 w..r �ti How long have you operated here: s Do you OWN RENT Total square footage of building: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: Square footage of your business: # of employees on largest shift: too - Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? 4 W(\.QFJt 5 , What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? mo ��..�o U��. dOUA-A4� �,� -VA , - —j-C J4. Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? L•, c.e.. � ,V; z e_ Is there anything the city can do to help? FOGlA9 R '`t j40%%^�-OY!h "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer_ L -F)- Date "-z s Name Email: rV121 -'lron -4 Address Phone: Building name: ;�:-IIAI- -1 u�ti Basement? Yes or& Sq.ft. in use Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: 2" a story: 6) or No Sq.Ft. in use: 3"1 store: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? What use? What use?_ What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? !6 �opv�,s— is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: -(tn Do you manage the property yourself. Yes or No Why did you choose to Ky, this property? -ap 1(P IQ Would you do it again? Why or why not? What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? P��-;� liiA�t^/"�_4.�.C�1/ . - '-'9 � ��W'�• C . I�J e:��� .E'r�w._ A� .�,,. !i�_J"F i1 �" (1` C {1 What do you think the city could do to help? )�t s4..u-A-A4s 1Re. S , 5?WP-2. 4.5t LUn s ene- R-,, Akit.k t alkfW1 i� "TIE Downtown Plan " Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer KA, Date re/-2o Name. ko 21,0,j Address Email: ea. �w ( n1-4 co.,,Phone: `7 S Building name: Basement? Yes or No: Sq.ft. in use: � What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? PV tL,-1 3"" story: Yes or No Sq.Ft, in use: What use? How many off-street parking spaces do you own? ' G Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant. - Is it enough? U How long have you owned/operated: !�ij WIOs Do you manage the property yourself z r No Why did you choose to buy this property? 00 ti �141 Z"K� Would you do it again? Why or why not? VN"VA pe r' `; f What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? S Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? r cr (n What do you think the city could do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: ova Interviewer Date Name: A.,,,. - L Address Email: X4a ,Phone: Building name: Basement? P or No: Sq.ft. in use: -S­Od What use? " Sq.Ft. vacant: r Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use:5~� What use? Tenant list? 2nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: 7 70 What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: (� vno" -f l r�,,r �Q 4 How many of parking spaces do you awn? Is it enough? Do you manage the property yourself Yes or No How long have you owned/operated: Why did you choose to buy this property? Z Would you do it again? Why or why not? o c Al n s What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? �I �' "THE Downtown Plan"Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer L✓ t 7-T Date Name: G-115 5 b` `1 ° "' -' "Address 1 �s Email: 6 / 1 n r4l 4�,p Building name: /4 F'. es or o. q.ft. in use: What use? Main Floor: Sq.ft. in use: L ! What use? ,nd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: ` 3rd story: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: Tenant list? Sq.Ft. vacant: Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? Is it enough? How long have you owned/operateDo you manage the property yourself: Why did you choose to buy this property? Yes or No Would you do it again? Why or why not? ti � I What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? What do you think the city could do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer �)+- TT Date _ 6 - jq — J Name of Business: 6"Q 9 �94L S — Address Contact person: _ T111 1 G 4 email k��4,d Type of Business: Bop4stn How many employees: How long have you operated here: 3� Do you OWN__KRENT Total square footage of building. 1 ?-00 Square footage of your business: Parking survey 9 P questions — specific to each tenant `-- vt5 q "�� /-� # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? -112" "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer kL 4, TT Date Name of Business: CI -A �, J�; �� � Address Contact person: ��w toe email Type of Business: How many employees:. -a-13 How long have you operated here: ! yt�.�-s Do you OWN RENT A Total square footage of building. Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: I .3 Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: /I`" # of parking spaces available for customers: r Parking space surplus/shortfall: Square footage of your business: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you chroose to operate in Ithe Downtown (at tt^his location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in1 the Downtown? J T_ Le - io r1_ to— -t 4--A)n Ou 11waC1� to CiV%G ! What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? — Yl b i S.P Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? inl —t-O �j j— OVeA is there anything the city can do to help? MW / "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer L# Date Name of Business: / c Address Contact person: eil�r� by , Type of Business: How many employees: How long have you operated here: O ~ q(0 9�- Co `f .� YqDo you OWN RE�T ,r- Total square footage of building: Square footage of your business: Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: r f, ,�, � / r, ; Total # of employees: Fr � OT -�O� U•l-s # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: ! { �j 0 ~ �� ©� Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown`? What are- the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? 1 ' /w-14* ,C L, 7 n t- ID�n. l P1'! 1. Do you have any ideas Lfor improvements or changes? A "i 1 r4 S�T _ c�S a Is there anything the city can do to help? R/,/t 0•_ 1/�rt. 1 ��M ae— "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: qt Interviewer J,� L + TT Date G - f ft- I y Name of Business: 4 G, j,-A, 1 5cZ o ( Address Contact person: TO rtL email L , �W Type of Business: How many ein to ees: a d (�Gr How long have you operated here: Do you OWN RENTr 0/�, Total square footage of building: 0�"- ILA( c, Square footage of your business: raw' � _ No o 1-s Parking survey questions -- specific to each tenant I # of parking spaces provided on -site: V ' S lbv,:v Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: C9 -" cri�,t o n Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you ch oose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? TStar-� �.� S c,`L What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? / JCQ�C�V --�-C� /CQ17�•'r� Is there anything the city can do to help? r' -T;, K- "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: 15 Interviewer Name of BusineE Contact person: Type of Business How long have you operated here: Total square footage of building: Date Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift. - Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: �Jo. � / )Or— s ; # of parking spaces available for employees: 0 # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall.- Address email How many employees: 616 Do you OWN X' RENT Square footage of your business: 4110,-)5 P� Does your business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): Why did you choose to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? "THE Downtown Plan" Building/Property Owner Survey: Interviewer r L -, Date 6- -- q Name: 6-040,11 llIc P`rrr.'e-- Address Email: LL. .cahone: iJD�@ won �ana s�j., co Building name: Basement?(9or- No: Sq.ft. in use: DOO What use? r4� 1 ��// -) - F I. Al - A,.4/ Sq.Ft. vacant: --�9 MCI,- � qV 4. lo+ ri..I Main Floor: Sq.ft, in use:___:2 o00 What use? -h, Tenant list? 31¢-Pfi t.k,4 r5 211d storyG) or No Sq.Ft, in use: I y4 GOO What use? (�, POO Sq.Ft. vacant: eoo 3rd stony: Yes or No Sq.Ft. in use: What use? Sq.Ft. vacant: How many off-street parking spaces do you own? NO is it enough? How long have you owned/operated: 70 911 0 Do you manage the property yourself: es r No Why did you choose to buy this property? Would you do it again? Why or why not?/e-s . What are some of the top reasons you have vacant or leasable space? / 10 CPO a S � .t,,4 rs� Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? ers What do you think the city could do to help?__ p a -F `1J 5 0 j op Jy n ^ c�N.2- "THE Downtown Plan" Business Survey: Interviewer I .T Date 7 Name of Business: T� Z_ F, Address Se Contact person: 1-o �� Q ,-c.t 5 email �`� � �ti p 1 5('- �- Zy Q ) -Aro-, Type of Business: , How many employees: 5 W. A -- How long operated here: Q Do you OWN x a 0 Cho N- y Parkdng survey questions -- specific to each tenant -7 # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: 17 # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: RENT Does the business offer off -site parking to the staff and �o~rr customers /(Explain): Why did you cl400se to operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the �biiggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? f �o j U 1 Z r 6 ; f }j �i C ()n c -L- , C -0-- 4-- r- - C- ►-` ^h What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you have any ideas lI for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? } X C4 ,4l e A7-e-CJy THE Downtown Survey: Interviewer � L - -FT Date 6Iq Name of Business: Address Contact person: email W +a Q od,�. „ cQ ,�-, - 4— Type of Business: 1 How many employees: How long operated here: c,,f scrl -,I Iq Y8 Do you OWNX_RENT Why do you operate at this location?( ;,6, ti What are the biggest benefits for operating here? — o t". S What are the biggest impediments that you face here? / Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant # of parking spaces provided on -site: Total # of employees: # of employees on largest shift: Ave. # of customer spaces needed: Ave. # of parking spaces this business needs: # of parking spaces available for employees: # of parking spaces available for customers: Parking space surplus/shortfall: 34 Atr `>� Does the business offer off -site parking to the staff and or customers (Explain): G - a l3 furLy is -f 9 n. 4s IF, K�,J T F 0L'Jk4 � 9 Cap.;` O`,L do f k rn GLt .S-4J ("I -� 5,4/Z5 0P_�� 19 "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Intery Date �aLM Do you OWN the property at this address _ rtr� or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address SOO 5f, Contact person: i Phone# 406. a�ao email Ct_d.c h Business Name: Type of Business: 7 e 1r (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: _ ' 2L� _ Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: s 1099 Mw N t luac- Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? cz s nac.Q- f_ , N Does this building have a 3`d floor and if yes, what is it used for? —E L Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? Notie, if Yes, how many units — tAo� ik) 1�0 Parking survey, questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift 10 10, 5 Ni:mber of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain tiP' AA 0 ►jo Where do your customers park? i Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Months Does your businessofferoff-site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Do 4 nrrlJ g f I-nnh.'SI- nnr�.,k5n J;V Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. rr C,5 irnzr� n n j Do you think that. traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and Why Ouestions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Do- vntown (at this location)? r —1) 1 -1� of WlARhat__ do you `see as the biggest benefits) for operating in the Downtown? 4 What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? r- i_ _ _ 1 7- _ n , Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? �r Courthouse Couple Arc you awarc of preliminary dlscussionti regardin- chanecs to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse coaplet currently functions and how it could be improved? L&C Q ruc , C""y -k'4r' 4C_ V ".Lk- 4 J'W'wm j fired Ac fr-orv,) -XUo,Jj L �OGT JLffJ-C4- /o)" LdJ-AW---0 c--.j �r7c Yamu - -Wold Lo-- 3" opt- Y+'LCJU1w ffra CL "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers �0M s Date o2. 2 z . ID/.5 'gyp � m Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address. 309 -jVl oA.),, St . Contact person: email reJJs-.- L hrlf - o-dd tv -e ma, r 0f )at,,q b arc t- - Phone# 406. 76Z . 2=1{) _ dCW i ) 4'fp Business Name: T jc -6 r uj q Assoc. Type of Business: oL-s 5,you i o (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: 3 Years r OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: (¢Qo Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2"d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? `- If Yes, how many units -- Parking survey Questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Where do your customers park? one AL Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain ---No] iN '� jqa- '' Au-ld,,, Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. 5 p c D Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain k�4ri,cPOW cie 5 O N) What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? 4 _ AIR h4 V What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? 1) L r n R L g 1y'� nA n► i n .r A n —'m, nfi r . . n., n _ i I — j .. . _ .1— �jOru—}D-vk- L-k d-PL H�Wj - R-tjicLL Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? J nr krf 'rip. ".'�J n n 4—� nn . n 'i . 'rl r Of L��dd�JLAJZ9 JyQ �J! f�J f��GUN7DLcfhJ iNVI fQ(Lirngwlt � 5a_I zal (?.�i i:j PNP_ r_ - Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary di.sc;u5sions rc-ardingr chan4ocs to the traffic lanes around the C OUrtl7ou5C? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? 4 4a , M O'M 0 T ° • Mare i d Nq I 0 6 e u,o Tu'j , J-A-) �Lu-c _LA_).a-U 4- L�( f CA-& � Qr P f Plot sty ��+ - v �� �� r hc� N 1'u- P I0.C:2 I Cz ,-,-e55 ..rru.Ll ; alo-wc,.J4 ivy d wr,) uW j - t"ve y -work I shop -thy 01.jc -141C-L�- "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewer a p Date _o2.20 al 5 5-u- )-a, Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner% Property Address Contact person: email mr i rl -1� Phone# AfC&.)_5� &800 Business Name: - -�r Type of Business: NON fa (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: j _Gku, Lai" Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: 500 5 -A Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? — Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant poCt J_JIc - ar.� 1"VV9 If Yes, how many units No. of employees on smallest shift 3 Number of employees on largest shift 3 Where do your employees park? ron a 4 Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain C hallo QR is -,W- L n`ahf r,,�DAf -40 _ a_, r,`w � rva g n act Where do your customers park? 6ard t Yo Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain A14 cAlme a ny 5o Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business`have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downto n? ,_ r _ /7�', f,, r - i - 1 I . .-I Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Down 1 GN r hiG — a n ns s1,1 11l� l C Li.Y7 Do you think that V is a prob em in the Downtown? Explain 40 c,� Na k if J PF C ! S G Y7C LtL )Ol c 4 What and Whv Questions Whv did vnn rhonse to invest in or overate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? )K are N n "n n J 9 . V-A- sow --LA 5 ht-e _ �a oar o What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? o� Nicu What are the biggest downsides you see with ru i iSev`f gO- a business in cue Downtown? V✓laAJ\) Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anvthin2 the citv can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding chanL-es to the traffic lanes arotind the CourthOLISC? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? _mow01 kl� Lj A i Y-. rrr 'r) b t%n rbD'J';O Q+ y Mn /'At � 4ne a-� "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers _ �r �,g T� n ,.c o Date 2 %,7-'-%l1 S Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address � /� 5. Moro Contact person: �� l �id�i A cc k Phone# email Business Name: �-) a Type of Business o t-h C-e (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: -2Qci 61 Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: `/ U G0'0 Months Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? e S , 5 iy vCL- C'� A U Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? ,{ r_5� Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking curve guestions - specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? 05 Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain 6� /;r av Where do your customers park?. 6 Pq s4-y-c e l d y io 6y Io.t +v_pc, � q, Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain Ll ( 5 _ _ �) cat -f- . j j q_e C% Lk ! !,_ vfk Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): L.a -�- a V-k to C� i C C i , e Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Ao WSIN P,- Cos QNQ-~ 6-<3 Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic [�is�a problem in the Downtown? Explain fc_ ed 4--G S I iA 4 1 `i�C d -W V-) What and Why Questions Whv did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown.? i74j I�1 0V/C& I_,cell l� Q What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? e- What are thebiggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? \U W r4'%� Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? O`er Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? 46 rAs fl,e 47,�t,ks card �o- h2 Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? c(Y)/e E m "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers_ l)ir •fh rv,'oe U C. Date ,2 %a 5 Ji Sr Do you OWN the property at this address ✓ or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address v Contactperson: J r �� �(; _ Phone# email Business Name: 5 �,' ��� L"/ iA rC l'I Type of Business: 11 U t (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: ,.. u VO Years or -7 ec, &-1- . tj'6e014 OR What year did you first locate and perate this business at this location? S" 5 0e) dip Approx. Square footage of this business: �/ li" �;- bcc, Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2°d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Months 12- s�vKkd Number of employees on largest shift 9 - lr .e4:-1,1 Where do your employees park? (t/�4 ) jta,,C 1��l� . Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain )N e -,j v )�a v e, G V (' Y Ai cull Where do your customers park? C5�Vct--,y lNkeVP 112 41ir(61 - Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain ivt1 L7 Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): l i-I C� ACk5p*,CCI'�-C 04 Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: 00W i, c--c c'-3 Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Q— Or do you }fink that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain n -t�� yICl t Z,-) I fl-, h /':y Lr S,I eec--1 5 _ What and Why Ouestions 'hy did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? �1 1, 1; c, A-- , e v -V eAc.\ram 1vvA-o w �i 2 1 V � cjA AL-c What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and aualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? - ti lr je e Y1 X -f- / e V e i'�!' P 7 C'C . "C 'woofl -�"MU fn jA i Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? l�f c c ` 4-c J e6a rl 6 Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? r l" PIA DA4 i f- t 5, J P C, e "The Downtown Pion" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers_�� Date , -- Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address err j Contact person: Phone# email M Business Name: i ' i Type of Business: � �celass-e�l (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) V How long have you operated here: /1Years or Months OR What year did you first Iocate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3 d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Z� Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions -- specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift _ Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? S �� n Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain ' a \ZA" -k- Where do your customers park? C-C'v- C) 5 S % Vr - _ L4-,j e-- �ef"5 e- Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain \�V�-v-i a Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall:' Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? ' Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain :,rtn Q- What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown ( t this location}? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? A— <n What assets and qualities do the Downtown have tha you think coul be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? e 0 �eck)lje. A �s� "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: interviewers - I Kn or j Date 0 02 . 015 Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address mod Contact person: i c 1! ' Phone# _i1�. ? gRI email o-d cL 6-0-MO_L 1 .Ya 57 5C 1 oav '4 Q,4' ram Q L& all. c C M Business Name: Sa Qpry J ra �,Qc �t Type of Business: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) r How long have you operated here: 10 12 Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: G Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Nome - Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3 d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift �D Number of employees on largest shift '� Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain 1 r'n, " ri r_e_ar y4 Pr Where do your customers park? ni, Ai A Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain LL4 La� h� d a24 siLd,-,. .1i 4a.+hC�r' . _ Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: 5 0r4 Do youthinkthat lack of parking org parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? . ,,. I 7l , 1s -aL , n .,c1 11 nc . , , n , i 'i 7l Yn n rS Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and WhyQuestions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest rr_LF benef��i�f1 ts for opperating in the lDowntown? -— .-h, U__—•1-. - d, i,. ,n4 . 1� °I What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? (,r _L What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? M Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? r / /J J1 ry� 00� Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of prl llln]Inary dl1 CU541ol1S 1-Coardln`o chall`es to the traffic lanes arowid the Courthouse" What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? 4 rnavi, J "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: a �2K n5f u- I -am Me'-5 Date ot af_� Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner. Property Address 333 Contact person: email Qi ry aCal - Phone# 401, _ 3 55 , a-C,5 Business Name: I\0L0Q k65,)' :a 4A Type of Business: (3ffici_ J (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How Tong have you operated here: ears or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at is location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? `" Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? NJA If Yes, how many units N, Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant 00 . Months No. of employees on smallest shift— ,2 Number of employees on largest shift & I Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Where do your customers park? ori Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain Nf r.) A , vD nA Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortxall: Do you thini that lack of par%ng or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? ( jaj c iJF1 rJ r� r cN "I a o- 7 Ci t Y] s O l v- CIII -j-k}Yi)-45 Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. ojd 1 41 nn 1 —_ 1 1,-.,4- n, . Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and Why uestions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefitsA for operating in the Downtown? _I.. i I ,._ ___...._.. 1.. Jre_ ll ._.n i L ()rteac-404,.nF n.o f C llh G What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? l j-'...." -o , .. , _ -- of l_....,�... , 4 �" -4.. V-u What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse couplet Arc you aware of preliminary discussions rc-ardincF cllan�jes to the traffic lanes al-ound the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? M "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Date C 7, 2b . 90k5 Do you OWN the property at this address IAjN or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address n( —) --). — k) cam,,, _) � . 1- 4 af6-rJ C Contact person: -A :L. 22,u_ Phone# email f -' Business Name: ^� Type of Business: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: 100 t Years or OR What year did you first Iocate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: 4 �-f Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? a�iLL 5 Does this building have a 2❑d floor and if yes, what is it used for? _ UT} t c Does this building have a 3r1 floor and if yes, what is it used for? G.4�.-c Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? we, If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to eaeh tenant Months No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift;,, Where do your employees park? 6 i - uu - I,,v Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain o re� n Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Does your business offer off -site parkingtoemployees and/or customers (Explain): ,,0-. .---—L.--rA )rr.{ - nn kY,—ry k., I(YTI Nn.1*-, �/}hi S1� --Aa ", Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain o IR .. What and Why (questions y did you choose/too invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? 4 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? =jWwm � d u Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? GN . y i C- rrl ' t. N o S L n R V'1 ? KI n i- l" Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couple Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse`? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? o� C- 4 - \61 sue_ 8ff "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers -. =' �C r.� e. a ivy r�`;rryy 1� i �� Date �17, G u • 2.o f` _/ Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner v,14" blrjc.rz Property Address Contact person: email n 8 J -�- Phone# ��c. q52 !yG Business Name: �f3 o .1��hrtn kL .,�, ()%hN Type of Business: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) 5t-in C i+th U to �,'*, a-WkU 115 - ,, ��° .rT How long have you operated here: - „f, 6n Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: , re _2 Wp ri L Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for?. Does this building have a 2"d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3`d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units u fs� .wh ale- "C- Parking survey uestions — s ecific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? —�UiL" j as C„., lrr n,,f i �.n -knP.n, ". , Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Where do your customers park? oU= r., Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? i'�► 1 Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain l Q }�, What and Wh uestions did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)?aa i�,n, What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and dualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? n. A What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the 9 downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? air -Y=Q--AA43 Is there anything the city can do to help? Yn a '14 1 — . ,` , V., — . -. , _.. -a /J. — i, - . .!-.r,...—. S- . _ h IA . Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? O W' l man O-W— , 'i fi r. .Fn �+ L . J -�k- 1� �1 T U' 1 W l sir+ i}'1{3`.6— mn `" � i� . --4J s `) i "The Downtown Plan" Property �� Owner/Business Survey: Interviewer$,1 N12 � V M 1)aQ L ',, Date CZ - C 2 n j5 Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address i 1 S mw- 5� Contact person: WU,clfi hiiz2n ' L f N4 Phone# qC)b - �2-5 l3cs email Business Name: -[%,� Fi S_1�cn'CA c��,LType of Business: J (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: ! Yea or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: a x 800 --- Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2°d floor and if yes, what is it used for? N A Does this building have a 3`d floor and if yes, what is it used for? kk_ Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? . N If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift t Number of employees on largest shift 3 Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Where do your customers park? on; --M[.:ti 5j�rnn+ Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain i,, rn vY, c - , Months I Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? (_off 0 Oa-�:r-ot Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and Why Ouestions y did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? "rn" nAi`c1., — ten.^l�Vnif� �.,,nI., - rb,%,, 4r..c:-i:1 r\jr-i nnnrr•-A7nf, What do you see rras the biggest b for operating in the Downtown What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that youthinkcould bef enhanced? von. Lnri�A 4n �jni n nrTA4- n-_ YC7Tu[2� What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? . tJna I.. r. 1 1, .. 144 ' v - haw �r c� m i� v J I./ Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? itr04 MM� or of-je A,,.,.. n U = Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? lY) O fi A 4?-a.k'r O.M1.1 . "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: lnterviewer a-y1 �2 $ Date 07, it). 1p;f-) 5 Do you OWN the property at this address --_ or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address 0)- 5 S . Contact person: 22rA � , 5 },r �� Phone# ALL. . email A `N Q rq Business Name: �A�-�� ,;:, `-A,o.t a C' err ,b, Type of Business: cup (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) 5.es�y3 How long have you operated here: . ," � I oc Years or Months OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Esc .rig_ Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? ocr Does this building have a 3`d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? "Nth _ if Yes, how many units Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Where do your employees park? Number of employees on largest shif x T d Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain -.,up Where do your customers park? n� w Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain -w, ci , lull v -A-4 �o i i n:b J Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): a r c-Aid - ti Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall f r.s 4- Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? 1� Y}lr r-P nk.1I L1.r. Q-(:YKoi.7fl 4"IIA�1111'1 ? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain . +, , --tA rl rmnJ r� i zs.;vla�.5 L1 ;itir� `� kin J tI [ u P ti f�iQl '. tq N t l �� totCF- .i,"�'G t� ;�w �ii�. c�v1 I IGLL�V SAS+-�i 4xy � ""-. What and WbY Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do than e 11Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? ,�JJfr�� What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? 4 Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? ill�r* WL-At) b4 iI-- CuJN `_l9_6i-i f]UA ck) .4ri. Qntn 41nb!n11i �i Inc Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse'? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? l _ 1 j 1 -�z�1_n T_ 4 5 TCSS� Do fhs T 7 %l "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers _ Date Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address M l Contact person: r !e Phone# email (4-1noi?o •h l V�A1 /� ,n L4 n c2 /a iA,11/3 1 1 Ai., An Business Name: (� k e. V C i.R� �)-C, I t) �n ,Type of Business: Ste% (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: bt;,s avt W-+) Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? � Does this building have a 2°d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3`1 floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? N,11 Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? 4- Sovv\.e_i+1vv%-i-s wv*-&-ed Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain____S,, Where do your customers park? r✓k 40 Do you have adequate parking for your customers? ,�tilsej `d Eue a r4 Explain 7&n4 ,,, ilk SGVA // Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Aalve Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? 5 - �, - � ��lr2 �z ✓r� Ir-e-�-� gat � f cuk-/ 67ave t� Ole�c Or do ou think at -shop pers have the rception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain � '- What and Wbv Questions What do you as the biggest benetrts for operating in the Downtown: What assets and aualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? what PrP thf. higgest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couple Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: InterviewersDate Zi/ Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address IaO L7 Contact person: � ,m Phone# email Business Name: Type of Business: hd-)& (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: `1 Years or 9a Months OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? l Approx. Square footage of this business:A Esc Alm,( 6cmV.,tv VA, f Fr 5�V (!lam'&x/+�/►�,�,� ���, � 5«i,ft���r�� Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? S f ICI � ��1 rr 1 a � il 00c) t Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a P floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking suryty guestions — s eciiic to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift e 621 tkuly r) Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain 11 Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain I Eve Does your business offer off site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: 66/ .% ens e ~.I,-e Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. ul,oar lY , e %l% , l-P - Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain aw -41'61 !c S*Y - V 0ar511 What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in,the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Dowwntown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? fv-� ( ) V C- :\y C �-S What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? U doll, f We)[ 0.4 %e P 7 �i If ��^ i U5 to W. Ce� Is there anything the city can do to hell? P Courthouse Couple Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? f t" 1 o S21 a, Mal "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: rW Interviewers eF41 a.L•c/ / Date - Do you OWN the property at this address Property Address ✓ or do you RENT space from the owner Contact person: 4 i ' rdr,?4&-Ps Phone# jvo email Business Name: Type of Business:1�}« jaw (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Months Does this building have abasement and if yes, what is it used for? tisS1 c v�r�,��lY1. 1�C7 �m Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for?��� Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units / L'/ Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Where do your employees park? Number of employees on largest shift Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain C Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your Explain Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Lta �11 ,e b,,�(Fah P VC(I Ai Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? [a Or d8 you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain L4I.P < \,, V)'< ifw% k&N /4 C K�-� Ay - What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? We rn o� C- What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? it h What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? C •;..�e-Ce-rCe�ds40 s�S �-- fyVILV v e I I n a fi l in L' C w+ft' , /UU W I Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? /Ve ed W& �- -e— ices t � � << ve- i 1 _ es �.-i�y1 c� bv�'4r A.- e C O\A- .S C Y`�" �'�- V :'VN a' �S�'�5 4�1v IIYV�t ��C1� L' C7 nnAllm PS.-a-P-" Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? I-, UI"CJe-1!"/tI IvLc- O\ k7t Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couple Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? I 1 "The Downtown Plan" Property OwnerBusiness Survey: Date q 3) . als Do you OWN the property at this address _ or do you RENT space from the owner Property 'I'd Contact person: � 61') WV a = � Phone# email v 'i Business Name: Type of Business:' (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: — 8--& or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2" d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3"d floor and if yes, what is it used for? GI&L ►- I Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant Nere of employees on smallest shift Whyour employees park? _ Number of employees on largest shift Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Where do your customers park? iski x`ti Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): 0 WNQ.Y Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: `v a Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that Gn 4D nar,1 AAr� have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain�,- .. Ai„1 M — ,—. " . --1 . . J -1 - What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating y gg p ating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? iz it nn [: r, What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? or Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Its the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? w1L�.5 Q n OJJ JL# J 4t 41? N WUII V a nr II -t PJen r„u -F,G, n} - r-in h4 A, r/""' Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? aY -L" 1, G1-r- f3�ol� !(}jdni w j' ` N."-d mo u) A So - ti r. C61 *J lsnl i5 _ f 1 l f Is there anything the city can do to help? °pnL1 Vrx-fIC tP°inirrro.-S 17pe- $1» 11 Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of prelin7inary discussions re`rardinLl changes to the traffic lanes around the CourthOUSC' ► 1_�I What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? o iu 4 0 r n 4 "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address Contact person: kbj j ; Phone# _i52 . &293 email t c,Anur oij . c9+n Business Name: T Type of Business: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: I�W W4 Years or I . ( Mont OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: _ 50 Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a god floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? ' Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? '7 If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? o ' Ito i � 1r5� L-G- Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: 5inark Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain t5 oLLJ ha What and Why Questions Why did you choose to t�o invest in o` r operate in the the Downtown (at this location)? L� iL�U ECG S ku,D ( Dt�a�i�iTGG��1 1 i 3 What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? — AL 1 YL_1Q I rr What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? 0 U Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? N %' i n Cb !�! LS J��S 7 C&A)M &b j Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet. Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewer W 1 ro Date o9. Gq-2-M r �— Do you OWN the property at this address �� - or do you R NT space from the owner Property Address 3) 1 a- - Avr- ia1 Contact person: _(ter-�i`� i�ar f o u� Phone# email P_.COr Business Name: 4 rng 6lld .1 Type of Business: '1 a i t -uji (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) awuW U)Qe- l95'`f- How long have you operated here: Cja7tAi p kxg4, Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: ' 2500 W- Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? _ Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? Nd&£ If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — speck to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Where do your employees park? Number of employees on largest shift ff Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? 5 1 '5 Months Does your business Offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surpl Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain ziLg Ivc What and Whi Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? n I .6 _. I a/ k I. u T rn IL41'hs r' What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses?�] Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware ol' prelirninary discuss1011S rcoarding changes to the traffic lanes around the COLlrthoLISe? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? c - q7 "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers lamd Date 1 () O( Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address 32b M&&j St. Contact person: ?irk L. Crew Phone# �if}(o. 3) 4. email tea.., t R." ri ck'lu °` S46100 . comm Business Name: fbSkTIA Type of Business: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: Years or OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: 2OW aallem Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? JaP Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? NO if Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift 1 Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Exp Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? No Explain t Aim ua +n cam. wn,rt a w M au; N ' -6o GL.Nm orci t-9 b Months Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: � r CAL__7 rmkn Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? � �r • rrr- r � the perception that parking is a problem/ in the Downtown. n ANJA-L.,nArg . n4C6A] •lee Dnr,.rA Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? What do you see as the biggest benefitsM. for operating in the Downtown? � What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? M,.., _L __ L I—M- L- L_L . 1-,— oS � .,18_ __,_ Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? i'AX.r Inn L, I _,,1e oR 7,r I 0.., L .I,-l.r,..'. « : _� .la,. � _ aJ, . J 1_ _ � -- Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions re-arding chanLues to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? I "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Interviewers �� Date Do you OWN the property at this address Property Address Contact person: email or do you RENT space from the owner Phone# U , h Business Name: Type of Business: v4vo (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: Years or �? Months OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: Z 5-00 Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2nd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a Yd floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? Ak If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions — specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Explain Q P 5, IA , / /,-, __ .0/n�fl ,11 /) r\. _m 3 Where do your customers park? t. Do you have adequate parking for your customers? � 114 � Explain_; -C & _ / LJ e 1,.. .. _.p.I v-� n- NO oCA�iu,- f�// '4J1"G]r CjV' Q�✓l� C�� .� �� p�•-Z, i- Ga�Z.t LUG31 � f t% .. �I rj(� �'-;�j�t�"'i 1� .�/j)��(�� r! I L Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): r.. v It'-, ` -s your LY .a 2,1'6 1_�o you have a parking space surplus/shortfall: ck of par ng oror p k ng�time,imits is a nxVIditi c.! ` y - auou'? What and Why Questions W> did your clRoje t7 invest in o1 operate in the Downtown, (at this,lo ilion)? ;S 5 In? �` � [! r -! (/�e�i Cx-• , i a : of L / /,/- r „-er , 1 �p,.n, ,re 4e % B What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown . P �'lvfJ C% .•.tom - � ^' Gf 'S What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? W.1 1 6., r c., 1r, F VZ What are the biggest downsides yo see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? 4-i lz i l j 1 n If �f � j,5 a� - L Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? :.J 6 fA rY" - f n J /'�"i A , ,L-41 1-- L' I f 4 0 l) IT h , /A . / LYD_IrYL Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware ot' preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? If__ I � / i i!, i / e What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Date (3%f. o5-2Df [p Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address -H) 54 Contact person: 01 ri..5 ch Lr Phone# `/G& email CA L.r P I N aju±j j . cow Business Name. T 1 Type of Business: )E L-Qi n �a5 11a Sc-�•a c(s-c�.Qrs��� . How! long have you operated here: (office, retail, financial, manufacturing, etc) Years or Months OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? 2i ` I•eb_aja Approx. Square footage of this business: ,J Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 2"d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Does this building have a 3�d floor and if yes, what is it used for? Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units Parking survey questions - specific to each tenant 8 - 5 M - F No. of employees on smallest shift Where do your employees park? fsam �r Number of employees on largest shift ILL.q a*UD Do you have adequate parking for your employees? Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? Explain c•j� r.� r�o o�z�,.�r�, Qn Yvr� ! �2 n,,� Does your business offer off -site (parking to employees and/or customers (Explain); ( �ar �cl �6 :4 c" 4, [o� n1 j�A, -r, 1, / ! r Does your business have a parking space surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? IIst I�i Ao;� hate }into ! ` t Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a pro lem in the Downtown. Do you think that traffic is a problem in the Downtown? Explain What and Why Questions Why did you choose jI hoose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location)? / What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? What are the biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? mare rrsijiwz� Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? I f)A'l,, -4 `iP , A,n'-% 1, n, �. "-n aSn'� 14 t);, e. +r i,,.. . P".— hij,'.". q —". Jai o--, - (1i v�a j more ; N v+ �. Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliminary discussions regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? kNCh G r U j t -14 O�LV4 rr_�, I - Uula+5 • C-u m rrt rC�c ' ,moo fe :fit UfJaL Ld2KJ,25-f-,J - �30V�Ckn,q j�J-L ��r�ormrrrq orb Mores YYYl@� rc5� ` "The Downtown Plan" Property Owner/Business Survey: Date 0(.5. _Ua Do you OWN the property at this address or do you RENT space from the owner Property Address 2� Contact person: -AU I pja"z Phone# '`f11& , 690, 22-99 email Nicol 0j,,d (-low Business Name: r s Type of Business: N - re (office, retail, financial, niannfacturing, etc) How long have you operated here: Years or 5 Months OR What year did you first locate and operate this business at this location? Approx. Square footage of this business: 5 6W Does this building have a basement and if yes, what is it used for? e woA Does this building have a 2❑d floor and if yes, what is it used for? oh o "f a Does this building have a 3rd floor and if yes, what is it used for' J Do you know if there are dwelling units in this building? If Yes, how many units sor-� R f 1 Parkin2 survey uestions - specific to each tenant No. of employees on smallest shift Number of employees on largest shift Where do your employees park? o Do you have adequate parking for �(your employees? Explain -En t' rl-n l a parr Sflr i }5 Where do your customers park? Do you have adequate parking for your customers? o- t- &I Does your business offer off -site parking to employees and/or customers (Explain): Does your business have a parkin pace surplus/shortfall: Do you think that lack of parking or parking time limits is a problem in the Downtown? NO Or do you think that shoppers have the perception that parking is a problem in the Downtown. MI - ha 'N• � bad f S AP M=Pur , jjjk n5 j o c-5o& _ey t V V r., o u mare Do you think that traffic is a problem intheDowntown? Explain } 1 Q j An�r ,, rrx�ns he �/e ,n e n 9 �,'rti/) (7I1Je 1�4T1N(7 QAT Ot !�J What and Why Questions Why did you choose to invest in or operate in the Downtown (at this location,))? 1 m e / �- f J_ :. r - n ,. n �, n J J 6 A / G11 J " What do you see as the biggest benefits for operating in the Downtown? What assets and qualities do the Downtown have that you think could be enhanced? ='fanCL hnyyip4602!:- in fi are t e biggest downsides you see with running a business in the Downtown? Do you think that there is a good mix of retail, office, financial, food and beverage, entertainment in the downtown? Is the downtown lacking any particular types of businesses? Do you have any ideas for improvements or changes? Is there anything the city can do to help? Courthouse Couplet Are you aware of preliMinary discussion~ regarding changes to the traffic lanes around the Courthouse? What are your thoughts about how the Courthouse couplet currently functions and how it could be improved? lc� N IC-4- Jtl tic, jN�, PO Box 771 • 35 4th Street West Kalispell, Montana 59903 www.flatheadcitizens.org August 8, 2017 t: 406.756.8993 • f: 406.756.8991 citizens@ftatheadcitizens.org Board President Chad Graham and Members of the Kalispell Planning Board City of Kalispell Planning Board 201 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: Comments on The Downtown Plan Dear Board President Graham and Members of the Planning Board: We at Citizens for a Better Flathead supports The Downtown Plan (The Plan) and the revitalization of Kalispell's historic downtown core. We believe it will create the quality of life and the "sense of place" we all desire. At Citizens, we support human -scale streetscapes for the safe and convenient use and enjoyment of residents, businesses, and visitors. We support the success and prosperity of local businesses We support the increased demand on urban cores thereby decreasing pressure on outer sprawl. By doing so, we preserve and protect our valley's historic and cultural heritage, our natural heritage, and our agricultural heritage. We support more choices for transportation, to see walkability and bicycle -use further encouraged and supported. As we see these goals achievable through The Plan, the successful restoration of "Main Street, Kalispell" hinges on the ability to effectively and successfully redirect the anticipated increase in highway traffic volume away from the downtown core and reengineer the corridor. We at Citizens support that effort. Citizens believes The Plan will also reinvigorate neighborhoods surrounding the downtown planning zone. But we are concerned that increased property taxes and rents may displace local business owners, home owners and renters, seniors and young alike. We don't want to see a climate of added pressures of affordability pricing out those who live, work, and play downtown. We are concerned by the possible increase in liquor/gaming licenses in the corridor, which may conflict with the "sense of place" the downtown redevelopment looks to achieve. As this board and the council has addressed the proliferation of gaming activity, we agree with The Plan (on page 28) and encourage the city to look closely at new state laws that would allow an increase in restaurant -directed liquor licenses to help foster an entertainment culture within the planning zone. Public art shouldn't be public art for its own sake — "Let's put a piece of public art there." Public art works when it's reflective of the natural creativity and vibrancy of an area. And it works better when policy is in place to design, implement, and maintain such a program — perhaps through an arts or culture commission inclusive of community members. Thank you... + v' 7,4,z,,,a A. Richard Turbiak Executive Director Citizens for a Better Flathead K LISPELL Chi, m her nf Commerce Convenflor & Visitor Bureau July 11, 2017 2017 BOARD OFFICERS Board President Chad Graham and Members of Kalispell Planning Board Joe Carbonari City of Kalispell Planning Board Chairman 201 First Avenue East Bob Herron Kalispell, Montana 59901 Vice Chairman Dave Hergesheimer Subject: Comments on the Downtown Plan Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Brown Dear Board President Graham and Members of the Planning Board: Post Chair Joe Unterreiner I appreciate the City and the Planning Board creating the draft Downtown Plan that does President/CEO a good job of laying out a vision for historic downtown of Kalispell as defined on page 4. The Kalispell Chamber strongly backs a vibrant and economically healthy downtown. Kalispell is the BOARD OF DIRECTORS center of the Flathead Valley's most iconic places like Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and Jason Cronl` destination ski resorts. It is the center of commerce, health care, education, and government. Dawn Hendrickson Mark Hensley And, downtown is the center of Kalispell. Doug Houtz Marl, Johnson Butch Laracombe The Downtown Plan does a good job of laying out a vision for Main Street Mike Nye improvements and character, the couplet, parking, financial tools, potential for city lots, and Brian Pelc Maria Phelps more. In the long term, this vision will serve Kalispell well. In the near term, the downtown faces Tom Ray challenges that are fundamentally different than those facing commercial development at the Mike Smith Courtenay Sprunger northern end of town and should not be underestimated. Laura Taylor Kary Tonjum Tagen Vine Attracting private investment downtown is substantially different and more Rick Weaver challenging than in undeveloped areas of the city or in unincorporated areas of the county: Jim Wright • Site assembly— it is more difficult to assemble sites to attract major investment. • EX gFFlClq DIRECTORS Small sites —owners of smaller sites can sometimes struggle with financing, marketing, Jesse Davis design, and development expertise. Mark Flatau • t.iquor license —the report documents the challenges of expanding a Jane Karas Mike Pence dining/entertainment district given the state of liquor license in Montana. Doug Russell Marketing is disbursed — since there are dozens of sites with dozens of owners the marketing effort is disbursed. PROGRAMS • Aging infrastructure — Fortunately, downtown has developed infrastructure. The Flathead Area Young challenge for investment is that it can be old and poorly located. Professionals Impact fees — Under the current impact fee schedule, developers have the same impact Kalispell Convention fee schedule downtown with substantial infrastructure in place as a developer in a & Visitor Bureau "green field" with little or no infrastructure. There are no county impact fees currently. ■ Kalispell Chamber Disconnect with other districts —The downtown district is disconnected, for planning Foundation and marketing purposes, from the Westside Tax Increment District, which runs from the Leadership Flathead Fairgrounds to the Glacier Rail Park, and the Airport Tax Increment District. Manufacturers Alliance There are some actions that the City Council and the Planning Board might consider which have the potential to accelerate the urban renewal of downtown Kalispell: 1 l 1 15 Depot Park Kalispell, MT 59901 [ (P) 406-758-2800 [ (F) 406-758-2805 [ www.kalispellchamber.com • Consider alternative uses for City owned lots — the City has some of the best located sites in the downtown area. The Key Issues and Strategies section (page 32) provides some analysis for how this might happen. • Consider adjusting the impact fee schedule lower — Is it possible to lower the impact fee schedule to compensate for the existing infrastructure downtown and the lower relative costs of installing new infrastructure in "green field" environments and unincorporated county areas? ■ Consider a marketing effort to attract developers and investment downtown — the city or planning board might convene business support organizations to help a marketing effort to attract developers and investment to downtown and the B3 zone. Despite the challenges of urban renewal in the downtown core, there are some encouraging signs in the local economy that may help accelerate growth and jobs. We are seeing record visitation in Glacier National Park that is boosting Kalispell's tourism economy. Residential and commercial construction is at its strongest since the start of the Great Recession. Health care jobs in the county are growing at a rate placing it in the top 5% of all areas in the country. These are encouraging signs for downtown, Kalispell, and the Flathead Valley. Vlipell m g rds, J ner, President and CEO hamber of Commerce n and Visitor Bureau Founded in 1904, the Kalispell Chamber consists of 725 members. These businesses and organizations employ over half of the workforce in Flathead County, Montana. 2 MOM Montana zero deaths I zero serious injuries on Montana roadways August 8, 2017 of Transportation Missoula District office 2100 W Broadway PO Box 7039 Missoula MT59807-7039 Doug Russell — Kalispell City Manager Tom Jentz -- Kalispell City Planning Director City of Kalispell 201 111 Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Subject: City of Kalispell Downtown Plan Draft — MDT Comments Mr. Russell & Mr. Jentz Michael T. Tooley, Director Sfeve Bullock, Governor Recently, the Montana Department of Transportation's (MDT) consultant Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) brought to our attention the City of Kalispell's Downtown Plan Draft. From our review of the plan, it appears many facets of the Downtown Area were thought of and considered which we commend. One area of consideration included in this plan is Main Street's current configuration and a preference for considering a three -lane facility. After discussions with Mr. Russell about the City of Kalispell Planning Board Meeting scheduled for August 81 to discuss the draft, both MDT and RPA have collected comments regarding the plan and ask that you share these comments with the Planning Board at tonight's meeting. Our comments are focused on Main Street's configuration and involve clarification to several statements made in the draft document. Main Street/US 93 is owned and operated by MDT and is classified as a major arterial on the National Highway System. It is part of the US 93 highway system as described in the Somers to Whitefish Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and all improvements and operational requirements must adhere to FHWA rules and policies. The current configuration from Somers to Whitefish is a four -lane facility, with the exception of the Kalispell Courthouse Couplet, as described in the Somers to Whitefish EIS. The regional traffic demands on this facility have experienced significant growth since the EIS was completed in 1994- With the recent Kalispell Bypass connection completed and the possibility of a Willow Glen connection added to the area's transportation system at some future time period, MDT felt it was necessary to model future traffic flow scenarios. As part of the Kalispell Courthouse Couplet project, MDT hired RPA to conduct a Traffic Engineering Study which evaluated different scenarios centered around transportation options in the downtown area. The Downtown Plan Draft refers to this study several times and draws certain conclusions which are not accurate representations of RPA's report and conclusions. Listed on the following page of this letter are sections of Downtown Plan Draft MDT and RPA are providing specific comments and Phone: (406) 523-5804 An Equal OppoRundy Employer TTY: (800) 336-7532 Toll -free.- (886) 231.5819 Web Page: www.mdt.mt,gov clarification. Below each section is the detailed comment and clarification as taken from the Kalispell Courthouse Couplet Traffic Engineering Study. • Page 13: "1. Four driving lanes — Each driving lane measures 13 feet wide. Lanes are intended to accommodate large trucks as well as passenger cars quickly and efficiently through the downtown. Speed and Volume are emphasized over local commerce." The existing typical section consists of four 12-foot travel lanes and 10-foot parking lanes. The current typical section meets current standards for an Urban Principal Arterial on the National Highway System. • Page 17, 2. Highway 93 Alternate Bypass Route, paragraph 2: "MDT traffic projections show that by the year 2035, the bypass could be carrying upwards of 18, 000 to 20,000 vehicles per day greatly reliving congestion on Main Street." The most recent traffic analysis conducted in the Kalispell Courthouse Couplet Traffic Engineering Report projected the following traffic volumes on the bypass for the year 2040: e Approximately 12,000 vehicles per day (vpd) between Airport Road and US 93 o Approximately 15,250 vpd between Meridian Road and Airport Road o Approximately 17,250 vpd south of Reserve Drive The traffic modeling conducted for the Kalispell Courthouse Couple Traffic Engineering Report showed very little variation in traffic volumes along the bypass regardless of roadway configuration along Main Street. The modeling results helped conclude that there is still high traffic demand in the downtown even with the bypass being fully constructed- The bypass is effectively pulling traffic that is traveling longer distances from downtown, however, there is still shown to be high traffic demand related directly to the downtown area. + Page 18, 3. Courthouse Couplet, paragraph 2: "Guiding MDT in their analysis of improvements to the courthouse couplet is their 1993 Environmental Impact Study (EIS), which supports a 4-lane upgrade. In that EIS, the fundamental purpose of this highway project was to move traffic faster and more efficiently." The 1994 U.S- Highway 93 Sommers to Whitefish West Final EIS/Section 4(0 Evaluation identified a preferred alternative consisting of a four -lane urban facility for US Highway 93 between Airport Road and Ninth Street. The EIS identified the following purpose and needs for the proposed US 93 reconstruction: o More efficiently move people and goods by reducing congestion and improving mobility. a Improve overall safety conditions on US 93. It will likely be necessary to prepare a NEPAIMEPA reevaluation of the courthouse couplet area to update supporting environmental studies as part of any project implementation activities. The reevaluation document would describe the proposed improvements for the corridor, evaluate the proposed project's consistency with the purpose and need in the 1994 Final EIS/ROD, and identify any changed environmental conditions within the area affected by the proposed project. The document would also describe potential permanent and temporary impacts and associated mitigation measures for relevant environmental resources or considerations. Ultimately, the reevaluation document would demonstrate whether or not the conclusions about potential environmental effects made in the Final EIS/ROD remain valid for the Kalispell Courthouse Couplet segment of US 93. • Page 19, 3. Courthouse Couplet, paragraph 3: "The 2016 courthouse couplet study undertaken by Robert Peccia & Associates shows that using Alternative 8 of their study, which Phone (406) 523-5800 An aqua! Opportunity Employer 7rY: (BOO) 335-7592 TbXfree y (BU) 231-5819 web Page; wwwmdt.mt.gov calls for upgrading Willow Glen on the east side of Kalispell, will effectively provide a long-term fix for traffic in Downtown Kalispell. Analysis of "Alternative 8: Two Travel Lanes with TWLTLILeft-turn Lanes and Willow Glen Upgrade" in the Traffic Engineering Report showed that traffic volumes on Main Street were projected to increase at a rate slightly lower than "Alternative 2: Two Travel Lanes with TWLTLILeft-turn Lanes". Modeling and analysis of Alternative 8 showed that projected traffic volumes along the Courthouse Couplet and through downtown Kalispell exceeded roadway capacity. Alternative 8 "does not remedy congestion and operational concerns within the corridor or along Main Street through the downtown." Page 57, Appendix F. Courthouse Couplet Study, paragraph 1 : "Alternative 2 is the traffic configuration that would most closely identify with the design concepts embraced in this plan, The Peccia study shows that Main Street can function as a 2-lane road with center turn lane (Alternative 2) now and into the near future. The study also shows the significant negative impacts that would come if the Courthouse Couplet and Main Street were committed to a long term four lane design (Alternative 3). If Alternative 3 were the final configuration of Main Street, traffic is projected to increase by 50 % compared to if Alternative 2 were implemented. Alternative 3 would provide for 30,000 cars on Main Street, this is an astronomical number considering Main Street is already experiencing too much traffic. Considering stakeholders of downtown feel that there is already too much traffic on Main Street, Alternative 3 is not a viable option. Additionally, Alternative 3 would further impact space for improvements needed to improve the pedestrian environment along Main Street." Baseline traffic projections show traffic volumes along Main Street of between 21,000 vpd and 24,500 vpd for the year 2040. Alternatives 2 and 8 project lower volumes due to capacity thresholds being reached in the travel demand model, As a result, additional traffic demand is shown to divert onto adjacent routes. Alternatives 2 and 8 are not consistent with the purpose and need stated in the 1994 EIS and do not achieve the performance objectives of the National Highway System. The alternatives were shown to not remedy congestion or operational concerns through the Courthouse Couplet or along Main Street through the downtown, The Traffic Engineering Report ultimately identified Alternative & Four Travel Lanes with TWLTLILeft-turn Lanes as the preferred alternative. The configuration aligns with the 1994 EIS and best addresses transportation concerns identified along the corridor. The alternative would provide for adequate capacity to accommodate existing and future demands. The report noted that there are still implementation challenges, such as local community support, right-of-way acquisition, and potential impacts on the Courthouse Historic District. Additional study will occur during the project development process. Also, page 29 of the Downtown Plan Draft mentions the possibility of funding improvements to Main Street through the Federal -Aid System, All improvements made to a Federal -Aid facility must comply with federal and state requirements which includes environmental documents and engineering analyses. In this case, the Record of Decision for the Somers to Whitefish EIS states the preferred option is a split four -lane facility around the Courthouse Couplet tying into the already existing four -lane facility in the Downtown Area. The engineering traffic study recently completed by RPA reaffirms the four -lane configuration is the preferred alternative and the only option MDT can support. If another option is desired, like a three -lane configuration, the course of action required to move the configuration forward is to petition the Transportation Commission to remove US 93 from the Federal -Aid system and Phone: (406) 523-5800 An Equal OppWvnity Employer TTY: f80O) 335�-7592 Toll -free: (888) 231-5819 Web Page: www.mdf.mt.gov transfer ownership of the facility to local jurisdiction. The limits of the transfer would be from Gardner's RV to West Reserve and then MDT would reclassify the Kalispell Bypass as US 93. Along with the federal and state requirements MDT must adhere to, we are also concerned about the operational performance of the state highway system. An appropriate local comparison for Main Street in terms of traffic volumes is West Reserve from Whitefish Stage to US 93. This three -lane facility experiences traffic volumes comparable to Main Street and MDT receives many complaints about this section of highway. The complaints are typically due to the significant congestion the facility carries and the public outcry MDT receives is a call to widen the roadway to a five -lane facility. If two lanes were removed from Main Street, its performance would likely rival West Reserve and the downtown area would experience severe congestion. Reducing the number of lanes for this section of Main Street./US 93, which is part of a much larger four to five -lane network from Somers to Whitefish, is estimated to result in lane starvation, congestion, and safety issues for the traveling public. MDT would like to partner with the City of Kalispell and Flathead County to achieve the local goals as well as the state transportation goals to the maximum extent possible. Using Federal -Aid urban standards, items like lane width reductions, bulbouts, decorative amenities, turn -lanes, bike -lanes, and upgraded signalization are examples of many engineered features which can be explored to meet several of the local goals outlined in the Downtown Plan Draft. Since space is limited on Main Street, collective decision -making is imperative to determine what Main Street's future configuration will look like. MDT welcomes a collaborative decision -making process involving the various stakeholders and recommends starting this process by updating the area's transportation plan. We hope to find acceptable solutions which can be presented to the Transportation Commission and approved by that body. Thank you for the opportunity to comment and participate in your planning process. We look forward to working together to find collaborative solutions which meet the needs of all users throughout the corridor. Sincerely, Ed Toays, P.E. Missoula District Administrator copies: Dwane Kailey, P.E. — MDT Chief Engineer Lynn Zanto — Rail, Transit, and Planning Administrator Kelly Williams — Consultant Design - MDT Phone: (406) 523-5800 An Equal Opporlurt+fy Employer TTY. {800) 335-7592 To!! -free; (688) 231-5819 yer Web Page: www.mdtmf.9ov Kari Hernandez From. lien Oblas <benzoblas@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 9:06 PM To: Karl Hernandez Subject: Downtown Land Use Plan Public Comment Attn: Kalispell Planning Board I live at 684 N. Main Street in Kalispell, within walking distance to our historic downtown corridor. I would like to applaud all of those who put so much effort and thorough research into the proposed land use plan on Main Street. This sort of foresight is what builds thriving cities and enhances community engagement. As a resident of Kalispell, I would like to voice my approval of the proposed changes to Main Street and the downtown corridor. As the planning document states, I feel that it is vitally important for our community to develop a long-term vision which creates a sense of place and identity for our residents and guests. Kalispell has all the inherent qualities of historic, western identity and commerce which would be greatly enhanced by this plan. While I understand concerns about traffic, I think the point about "high levels of drive through traffic for no specific reason" should not be taken lightly. We obviously do not want to route all traffic around downtown, but rather give people a reason to come, stop and visit Kalispell. Nobody wants to do that on a 4 lane highway. The bypass should be used more appropriately through signage and direction by MDT. The other proposed parking and traffic changes sound prudent and within the realm of possibility. I also agree with the document's suggestion of "restoring the purpose of main street." People want to use downtown as evidenced by the annual Holiday Stroll, Thursday Fest and our recent brewfest. They want to go to restaurants, walk or bicycle around on safe streets and sidewalks and do errands at small businesses. A plan like this would also provide parking and give residents and tourists a reason to enjoy downtown Kalispell. Lastly, I would like to note the art component of this plan. Many cities dedicate a small percentage (.S -1%) of construction costs on public projects like this towards the incorporation of public art installation(s). The current plan mentions the impact of performance art, but I would encourage the board to consider the positive financial impacts of sculptural and visual art as well. I would strongly encourage the City to create an Arts Commission (similar to the Planning Board) to help guide the thoughtful implementation of any such projects. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ben Z Oblas 684 N. Main St. Kalispell, MT 59901 Kari Hernandez From: Imagination Station Whitefish <whitefishtoys@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2:19 PM To: Kari Hernandez Subject: Comments re The Downtown Plan Denise and I own our building, 132 Main St, Imagination Station. Reading your report we have several concerns. Our greatest concern is the idea of adding 6 feet to the sidewalks and any sort of bump outs before the city has incorporated angle parking for downtown. We need the increase of 12 spaces per block. From our experience with our shop in Whitefish, bump outs decreased the number of parking spaces per block. In Whitefish, the sidewalks were widened a mere 2 feet and that was plenty of space. With the exception of restaurants, merchants in Whitefish utilize just a small portion of the sidewalks, and adding 6 feet to sidewalks that are already larger than those in Whitefish after street scaping seems counterproductive. The current sidewalks and curbing is adequate, lets spend the money increasing the number of parking spaces by creating angled parking. Another concern we have is any sort of median landscaping. When snow falls in Kalispell, plows leave a berm in the center of the street... where will that snow fall go if medians are created? To us, creating angled parking should be the number one priority, way before losing 12 feet of street space to increased sidewalks, or losing parking spaces to bump outs or creating a snow hazard with median landscaping. PLEASE work toward angled parking as the city's top priority. Both Denise and I wish we could be at tonight's meeting. Having only received this information yesterday, we had prior commitments. I do hope we can be included in the process as meetings are held in the future. Thanks for your consideration, Mary Witbrod and Denise Magstadt Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:48 AM To: Jarod Nygren; Tom Jentz; PJ Sorensen Subject: FW: Downtown Plan From: Faith Adams[mailto:faithmadams@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August S, 2017 5:22 PM To: Kalispell Planning Board <planningboard@kalispell.com> Subject: RE: Downtown Plan August 8, 2017 City of Kalispell Planning Board 201 First Ave E Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: The Downtown Plan Dear Board President Graham and Members of the Planning Board: don't believe I'll be able to attend the meeting tonight, so I wanted to state my feelings on the proposed changes to main street. I am the 4th generation of my family to have been born in Kalispell and the Flathead Valley. My sons and grandsons make 6 generations. I love Kalispell and our historic main street, including the courthouse in the couplet. It is unique. I do not like the proposed plan. To tell you the truth, I haven't stopped shaking my head since I read about the proposed change. appreciate that you wish to "restore the purpose of main street", and to get more people to stop and shop there. I know you all put a lot of time and effort into the plan. Nonetheless, I have many concerns and feel that making main street two lanes rather than four will cause many problems. We simply have too much traffic. Beautifying something doesn't necessarily make it usable, feasible, or convenient. I read that you want to make it a place for people to walk and shop like they did in 1949. You simply can't go back to 1949, or even 1969 when I was a teen, because we have many times the traffic we did then. I remember trying to Christmas shop on main street in the 1960's and the difficulty we had finding parking spaces then. It was a pain. You may make it look nice, but the problems it will cause will not be worth it. Just like the bump out corners were supposed to enhance the looks of the street and instead took away parking spaces and ended up being a nuisance... or changing 3rd street to two way traffic so now you have to take your life into your own hands and play "dodge car" all the way down the street, this plan will also be a problem. Perhaps a plan like the one you propose would do well in a town where main street wasn't also a major highway, but I believe it would be a mistake on our main street. I have seen similar plans in cities I have traveled to, but they weren't on a major highway. I purposely avoid areas like this proposed plan when I travel because they are inconvenient. I saw one town in Colorado, where people had to back into angle parking so that they could get back into traffic easier with fewer accidents. I don't want that here! Many locals avoid main street now because of the amount of traffic, which is why so many of us used the one way 3rd and 4th Ave East. Now it's dangerous to drive 3rd Ave East because of having to dodge traffic. I've seen several broken car mirrors because of it. If we can't drive 3rd and 4th and main street is two lane, traffic is going to be horrendous. If you go to two lane traffic, I believe you will have traffic backed up to Rosauers or Kelly Road on the south and the top of Buffalo Hill on the north, especially during tourist season. The city changed from two lane to four to ease the traffic congestion and now you wish to bring that back? if it was a problem back then, it will be many times worse now because our traffic is many times worse. We had over one million people visit Glacier Park last month, most of them having to drive down our main street. I've seen our 4 lanes very congested because of this increase in traffic. How much worse would it be with 2 lanes. Where are you going to direct that traffic? They can't go down 3rd and 4th any longer. You may be able to make 1 st Street W a one way going south, but you can't make 1 st Street East one way going north because you can't make a left turn when you hit Hwy 2, you can only turn right, which will inconvenience many. The median would be a disaster, the least of which is where will you put the snow in winter? It will be inconvenient and take up too much space on a street that will already have been narrowed by larger sidewalks. We do not need trees between the lanes of traffic or on our sidewalks. People have suggested angle parking, which is a good idea for increasing parking spaces. However, if you have bumper to bumper traffic, a parked car will have a terrible time backing up into that traffic to get out of the space. The result will be increased fender benders. That's one reason why Kalispell discontinued angle parking years ago... and they didn't have nearly the amount of traffic we do now. If you had 4 lanes of traffic, it would be easier to back out of angle parking as through traffic could pass on the inside lanes. However, you would then have to narrow the sidewalks instead of enlarge them to have angle parking. Put the money into putting up a parking garage instead of inconveniencing people driving down main street. Kalispell's sidewalks are plenty wide enough. We do not have to enlarge them. Most merchants will not utilize a larger sidewalk anyway. As for restaurants putting seating on the sidewalk? Who will want to sit out there to eat with bumper to bumper traffic, all the noise and fumes? Not me! The traffic on 1 st Ave West past the 406 Bar and Grill is bad enough when you are sitting outside and trying to eat and visit. Entertainment in Depot Park is wonderful. Why do we need it on main street? If necessary, you can also have entertainment at Lion Park or the park by the courthouse, it is not needed on main street where there is not enough parking and where it would hinder people shopping in the stores. Have you ever tried to find parking in Bigfork when the Playhouse is open? That's what it would be like here. Very inconvenient. Trying to turn Kalispell into Bigfork or Whitefish is just a mistake. Many of us avoid those two towns because, while they are quaint and pretty, the traffic, lack of parking spaces, and too much foot traffic are just annoying and inconvenient. They are little tourist traps, and l for one, do not want that for Kalispell. You may get some tourists to stop, but most of us locals will avoid it like the plague. You can better utilize the money by turning that railroad district you plan to redo into a great little shopping area for foot traffic only and no vehicle traffic. You can make it a "destination" area with cute little shops and restaurants, etc. I've seen areas like that in Denver and Washington, DC, and other cities. With the proper signage and parking, you could easily direct traffic to that area. Yes, that won't please some of the existing shop owners on main street, but in the long run, they will not be happy 2 with your plan either. Who is going to shop on main street when you can't find a place to park or when the two lane highway is bumper to bumper with drivers getting frustrated and angry because they can't easily get from point A to point B? Do you remember the empty businesses on main street during the economic down turn a few years ago? I love that those businesses have filled up again. However, I believe we have another crash coming and we may well see a lot of empty stores again... after putting millions into changing main street. Instead, develop the railroad area, take the bump outs away from the street corners to give more parking, put up a parking garage. Fix the many streets and sewer and water mains in Kalispell that need fixing instead of sinking money into this project. Did you know that many of the parking spaces in the parking lot by the senior apartment where my mother lives are taken by workers at Glacier Bank? It is inconvenient for the residents of the apartment building and their families and other visitors. Parking is desperately needed in Kalispell. Parking for downtown, parking for businesses like Glacier Bank, even parking for the high school. There are so many more important projects that need to be done and that should have precedence over "beautifying" our main street. The expense of this project will be huge, and it's money that could be better utilized elsewhere. Let's use good sense, be fiscally responsible and be good stewards of the tax money or our residents. I, for one, cannot afford any more tax increases. And remember, grants come from taxes, too. Put the citizens of Kalispell first over tourists. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, IMii7G1%FTiiR 49 Stratford Dr Kalispell, MT 59901 406-257-0868 faith mad ams hotmail.com Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2:22 PM To: Jarod Nygren; Tom Jentz; PJ Sorensen Subject: FW: Comments re The Downtown Plan From: Imagination Station Whitefish[mailto:whitefishtoys@gmail.comj Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2:19 PM To: Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com> Subject: Comments re The Downtown Plan Denise and I own our building, 132 Main St, Imagination Station. Reading your report we have several concerns. Our greatest concern is the idea of adding 6 feet to the sidewalks and any sort of bump outs before the city has incorporated angle parking for downtown. We need the increase of 12 spaces per block. From our experience with our shop in Whitefish, bump outs decreased the number of parking spaces per block. In Whitefish, the sidewalks were widened a mere 2 feet and that was plenty of space. With the exception of restaurants, merchants in Whitefish utilize just a small portion of the sidewalks, and adding 6 feet to sidewalks that are already larger than those in Whitefish after street scaping seems counterproductive. The current sidewalks and curbing is adequate, lets spend the money increasing the number of parking spaces by creating angled parking. Another concern we have is any sort of median landscaping. When snow fails in Kalispell, plows leave a berin in the center of the street... where will that snow fall go if medians are created? To us, creating angled parking should be the number one priority, way before losing 12 feet of street space to increased sidewalks, or losing parking spaces to bump outs or creating a snow hazard with median landscaping. PLEASE work toward angled parking as the city's top priority. Both Denise and I wish we could be at tonight's meeting. Having only received this information yesterday, we had prior commitments. I do hope we can be included in the process as meetings are held in the future. Thanks for your consideration, Mary Witbrod and Denise Magstadt Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 8:12 AM To: Keith Haskins; Susie Turner Cc: Jarod Nygren; Tom Jentz Subject: FW: My 2 cents on the road changes in Kalispell From: Robyn Drucker[mailto:robyn.drucker@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:16 AM To: Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com> Subject: My 2 cents on the road changes in Kalispell Everyone is talking about the road changes in Kalispell, so figured it would be good to give you my 2 cents as well. Has anyone been up to Whitefish lately and seen the new amazing parking garage downtown? I thought that a parking garage should have been built at the same time the second Flathead County building was built a couple of years ago. In that area of town, Flathead High School could also use the parking garage or anyone going to football games. I think the situation on Third should change to only allow parking on one side of the street every day, and switch the side of the street every few days or every other day. That road is only wide enough for one vehicle when cars are parked on each side. Changing the downtown from four lanes to two lanes is only going to cause more traffic in the neighborhoods. If people are not using the bypass now, they're not going to use it in the future. The only reason why we use it, is because we are north of Home Depot (in Silverbrook Estates) and sometimes it is quicker to use it to get south of town, but I never use it to get to the center of town as it is quicker to just come down 93 or Whitefish Stage. We have only lived here for nine years, and the traffic has doubled because of tourism. Changing the streets downtown will only increase the traffic. The tourism is not going to slow down. The money would be better spent improving roads like Whitefish Stage, the bridge over the Stillwater River by Home Depot on Reserve and other roads that are falling apart. Reserve and Whitefish Stage are a nightmare! That road needs to be widened and have a traffic light going into Applied Materials. Whitefish Stage at Reserve needs to be widened and add turning lanes and turn lane signals. I had a child at Edgerton Elementary and one at Glacier High School and I work at the corner of Whitefish Stage & Reserve & my husband works at Applied Materials. We have to deal with these roads every day and several times a day. tt's almost impossible to get on Whitefish Stage from my office and even harder to get to my office if coming from Hwy 93 on Reserve. The intersection at Target & Lowes needs to have specified turn lanes with turn signals & get rid of the plant medians! It seems that the city planning committees or traffic planning people don't actually drive on these roads and see the problems that the rest of us do, driving these roads every day and several times a day. There are smart traffic systems out there that studies have shown make huge differences. Research them, implement them & find the roads that are in serious need of repaving. Quit wasting money on chip sealing and repaving roads without issues. Quit tilling potholes by having your employees till the holes with shovels and drive over the holes to pack down the fill with the city trucks. Fix the potholes the correct way, use the right equipment. Fix the problem roads, don't create new problems. Robyn Drucker Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 7:46 AM To: Jarod Nygren; Tom Jentz; PJ Sorensen Subject: FW: Downtown Plan Thoughts Attachments: Screen Shot 2017-07-17 at 4.34.11 PM.png From: George Giavasis [mailto:george@highlinemt.com] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 5:09 PM To: Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com> Subject: Downtown Plan Thoughts Tom, Jarrod, I had a few more big picture thoughts on the Downtown Plan. that I didn't have a chance to share last week. I think it's really a great document, and I look forward to moving forward with it. Town Square I Pedestrian Mall o I think adding the idea of closing a block or two of downtown to create a pedestrian mall, should be added to the plan. o Here are some resources to check out. Although you guys probably are much better informed than I am. • Pearl St. in Boulder. CO • Attached photo showing what I think are viable city owned areas for this idea. ■ ht!ps://www.pps.org/blog/9-great-streets-around-tle-xN,orld/ • Bike Connections o The plan mentions bikes several times, but a couple big picture thoughts on bike use could be added. 2. Connecting downtown bike/ped routes to the core trail, and further more, to the Lawrence park neighborhood. (Perhaps this connection goes though depot park and connects right into the new pedestrian mall on 1 st st. E. ) 3. Some wording on bike/ped lane best practices, like "protected lanes" could be added. • Art o Art is also mentioned several times. I have a few small ideas and one big one. o The big idea is for funding. I'd like to see language directed towards creating an arts commision. Similar programs are common in other cities. Funding often comes from X-percentage of building permit fees. • 1 love the idea of reviving a theater district, and installing bold public art. • I'd like to see old brick walls (the one in the Vally Bank parking lot), and ugly brick walls (the side of J2 Office Stuff) painted with bold and interesting murals. • I'd also like to see any faded old signs, like the Gambels sign, repainted. 0 Branding o Downtown Kalispell needs a compelling brand identity. This branding will guide many visual decisions that will take place as this plan is implemented. • Architecture Standards o This is mentioned in the plan too. If they are not one in the same, I'd like to see a direct comment on updating signage standards too. Those are my main thoughts on the plan so far! Thanks much! George George Giavasis www_. high linedesign. co office: 400.8 8.04QR mobile. 406.890.1700 P.O. box 3506 Kalispell, MT 59903 Jarod Nygren From: Krista Lammers Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 7:44 AM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: FW: City of Kalispell Downtown Plan DRAFT From: Chris Barone (mailto:CBarone@dadco.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:07 PM To: Krista Lammers <klammers@kalispell.com> Subject: RE: City of Kalispell Downtown Plan DRAFT Hi Krista, Thank you for sending this my way, I'm very impressed with the direction this is heading. There is a tremendous amount of thought and work going into this and I appreciate the effort. I was hoping for this type of plan and if there is anything I can do to help further the agenda, please let me know. Sincerely, Chris Barone Chris Barone Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, Branch Manager DIA DAVIDSON 200 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901 P.O. Box 123 Kalispell, MT 59903 Direct 406.751.5827 * Fax 406.257.7401 * Toll Free 800.955.2208 cbarone@dadco.com From: Krista Lammers [mailto:klammers@kalispell.com] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 3:35 PM Subject: City of Kalispell Downtown Plan DRAFT Hello Downtown Business and Property Owners, The City of Kalispell Downtown Plan DRAFT is here! The vision and information for this plan are based on interviews and input shared by you, the downtown Kalispell business owners and property owners. We thank you for taking the time to meet with us to share your thoughts, opinions and ideas about Downtown Kalispell and if you have any questions, concerns or comments please don't hesitate to contact our offices: • Kalispell Planning Office inygren@kalispell.com 406.758.7940 We've attached your copy of the City of Kalispell Downtown Plan DRAFT to this email! The plan can also be viewed on the City of Kalispell website: PACE nn 1�,,�417�71,IS -17 �� Via ,>,. 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O i•, O U-� In �O s`+d 4�4 CA ID r P.O U 1) +C2,O .., u 24 o x tU. vOi , C cC U cC O C�" — rd — U � O U �: to "O G ca 4.1 - Q cd cC O0, O p J' > y N cd O O cd Gam] rn cad 4-1 +, ++ + 4 a b U O O42cn OU V) r. .O r-q 'o � cd €7, Cl) cad �-. �" I cd U C/� J N U It .4 z w v 7 bA �, Cd o v al v Jarod Nygren From: Tom Jentz Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 4:23 PM To: Jarod Nygren Subject: FW: Kalispell Parking fyi From: Aimee Brunckhorst Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM To: Tom Jentz <tjentz@kalispell.com>; Susie Turner <sturner@kalispell.com> Subject: FW: Kalispell Parking From: Tracey Johnson [ma iIto: bookeepycCp)gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 10:56 AM To: Kalispell City Council Subject: Kalispell Parking Hi Mark, You might remember me from baseball days (back when it was good:) (Brett's Mom). I'm certain that this is not the way you want to receive ideas for the city - however, I'm not organized enough to present my ideas to the board, so I'll throw them at you, and if they are good, perhaps you'll use them, if not - no worries! I'd love to see a section of Main Street closed to traffic completely, and opened up for better browsing, social events, First Night, etc. Encourage businesses that attract window shoppers to fill the first floor spaces and restaurants - rent discounts for the first two years, maybe? I think we would increase our tourist shoppers, as well as residents. The additional space in front of the business could become cafes. In the meantime, I'd love to see the section of Main Street where the parades are held, to be closed to parking for the event. As it is, people hurry to park their cars right in front of the crowds watching the event! The Christmas parade includes people sitting in parked cars with the engines running (to stay warm!), while everyone on the sidewalk asphyxiates! Once avid parade goers, we stopped attending because of this (well, maybe the political entries and the business advertising was a factor as well). There's my two cents worth of opinions! Have a great day and keep up the terrific work keeping our city on track! You'll always have my vote. Regards, Tracey Johnson Flathead County Board of Commissioners -... (406) 758-5503 Pamela J. Holmquist'w Gary D. Krueger Philip B. Mitchell August 7, 2017 Kalispell City Council City of Kalispell P. O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 RE: Main Street/Highway 93 Infrastructure Changes Dear Council Members: After review and consideration of the Kalispell downtown plan, the Board of Flathead County Commissioners wishes to officially comment on the transportation infrastructure changes proposed by Kalispell for U. S. Highway 93 through Kalispell. This north -south route through Flathead County and Kalispell is vital to county citizens commuting through the Kalispell area for work or shopping. The proposed change to a two-lane travel corridor in the Kalispell downtown will impact both local citizen commuters and tourists, requiring them to avoid this route by using other routes or urban streets to get around the downtown, adding time and safety concerns to commutes. County roads like Willow Glen are sure to see increased traffic impacting homeowners along these routes not designed for the increase. We encourage Kalispell officials to abandon any plans that have the potential to degrade the connectivity, efficiency and safety of highways, streets and roads within Flathead County. We will continue to urge MDOT to stay the course for Highway 93 through the Kalispell area and concur with the traffic statistics that MDOT has provided. Sincerely, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA + + + r r r ESQ/iA4 � to 0' �� Gary Krueger, Chairman ` I ,'COMMISSIONERS'. Z - .�� t!� OFFICE Phil B. Mitchell, Member T of Pamela J. Hohrfquist, Memb r c: MT Dept. of Transportation 800 South Main, Room 302 ** Kalispell, MT 59901 ** Fax (406) 758-5861 Jarod Nygren From: Aimee Brunckhorst Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:12 AM To: Tom Jentz; Jarod Nygren Subject: FW: Amended downtown plan, Planning Commission From: blems@aol.com [mailto:blems@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 9:28 AM To: Kalispell City Council Cc: gkrueger@i;lathead.mt.gov Subject: Amended downtown plan, Planning Commission Public Comments: The three lane option for Main St from the Flathead County Court House to just south of Hwy 2 intersection is appropriate, prudent, and enhancing for the City of Kalispell. Given the shift of big box retail and other commercial uses to the north side of Kalispell and the development of the 93 by-pass, retaining the historic core of the city will add value to redevelopment efforts in the B3 zone. With an infrastructure of streets, sidewalks, schools, churches, cultural institutions, trees, and parks; the city center's existing assets should be maximized. Ironically, the presence of the Court House smack dab in the middle of Main St encouraged the preservation of Kalispell's older neighborhoods. It certainly is an effective traffic calming device! With its restoration and the sympathetic development of the Flathead County campus, it is a great anchor for the downtown of the county seat. I was amused that the County Commission sought to weigh-in on Kalispell's transportation planning. The county's track record for forward -looking traffic planning is not a good one. With issues facing the county such as Reserve, Evergreen, Rose Crossing, Willow Glen, Whitefish Stage, and elsewhere; it needs to work proactively on anticipating future county transportation needs and opportunities for efficient development. The Main St median strip should not be landscaped unless there are alternate places designated for parades and winter snow removal. Downtown Kalispell is the best parade venue in the valley. Flexible snow removal options for city crews are also important. Margaret Davis, homeowner, 160 Charlotte Ave, 59901 and Lakeside 1 GooDALE &BARBIERI COMPANY SINCE 1937 September 21, 2017 Mayor Mark Johnson 201 1" Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Proposed Highway 93 Lane Reduction Dear Mayor Johnson, I'm writing to you about the impact the proposed lane reduction will have on the Kalispell Center Mall and all of downtown retail. Prior to that discussion, I would like to thank you for your participation in the grand reopening of the new 80,000 square foot Herberger's store in our Kalispell Center Mall, located in the heart of downtown Kalispell. Everyone attending the ceremony was encouraged by your important and kind words. You mentioned, "Herberger's expansion is one of the first dominos to fall in the revitalization of Kalispell's downtown". You were proud of Herberger's and the investment they have made in our community and the faith they have in the citizens and future customers. You talked about the removal of the railroad tracks and the future walking path coupled with more development in this area. We agree with all your comments and are proud to be located in downtown Kalispell. The Kalispell Center Mall opened its doors August lst, 1986, and has now been open for more than 31 years, Over the past several years, at significant cost and development, we have resurfaced the parking lot, reroofed and replaced all the skylights and landscaping. We added rock wainscot to the south side of the exterior, painted the exterior, remodeled the bathrooms, and added signing. We have added numerous specialty tenants including Starbucks on the south east side of our property. Traffic counts typical of major highways justified the expansion and remodel of the Red Lion Hotel located in the mall. Our most recent project was the addition of PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES 818 W Riverside Avenue, Suife 300 • Spokane, WA 99207 Phone (509) 459-6102 • Fax (509) 777-6323 • www.g-b.com 40,000 square feet to Herberger's and the remodeling of the stores existing 40,000 square feet. This new 80,000 square foot department store is a major commitment to downtown Kalispell and our entire trade area which includes Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Sanders and Lincoln counties, as well as our Canadian friends to the north. Over the past 31 years, the Kalispell Center Mall has contributed approximately $10,000,000 in real estate taxes to support the Kalispell community. In addition, the City of Kalispell received a $3,000,000 urban development action grant which the city loaned to the developer based on the investment the developer made and the jobs created by the Kalispell Center Mall. The grant was paid back to the city and was partially used to improve 1st Avenue West and other projects. mention all of this to demonstrate that the Kalispell Center Mall has been an integral partner for the benefit of downtown Kalispell. All of the recent projects referenced above have been completed with private funds using local contractors. The removal of the railroad tracks will regenerate the spirit of Kalispell and allow for development in the core area with the addition of a trail system. Already, this redevelopment has begun to improve the downtown core. North of the tracks we have entered into a lease with Sun Rift Beer Company who is currently under construction. The owner of Sun Rift, Craig Koontz said "The historic beauty and setting of this development area is second to none, and we are honored to be a part of celebrating downtown Kalispell." North of the Kalispell Center Mall and current railroad tracks, we have been working with a large retailer to develop a 60,000 square foot building on approximately five acres. This is a prominent and well recognized retailer that would attract traffic into the downtown Kalispell marketplace and would be helpful to surrounding business owners. Additionally, this retailer requires a certain traffic count on adjacent arterials before they even consider building a store. We are now in jeopardy of losing this prospect due to the City of Kalispell's proposed reductions of two lanes of traffic. We have already been negatively impacted by the Highway 93 bypass. The intent, according to our early discussions with the City, was to reduce semi -truck traffic and make it easier for automobiles to travel through downtown, enjoying opportunities to shop and dine. What we have found by observation is 80% of the traffic using the bypass are automobiles, therefore bypassing downtown altogetheH The Kalispell Center Mall has been negatively impacted by this reduction in vehicle traffic. Other retailers I have spoken to have suffered as well. The City of Kalispell is now contemplating reducing Main Street from four lanes to two lanes of traffic, a 50% reduction. This reduction will have severe negative impacts to the Kalispell Center Mall as well as other retailers. Successful retail has always been a function of vehicle traffic. The first question retail tenants asks us is, "What is the vehicle per day (VPD) count?" Enclosed is an example of a tenant's leasing requirements; note the asterisk next to "Traffic count", a parameter included among their most crucial requirements. Additionally, when we negotiated with Starbucks for their pad site, we narrowly met their minimal traffic counts. If traffic is further reduced, it will create a significant harm to surrounding retail, We will no longer meet the minimum VPD counts that will afford Kalispell the types of retailers expected at the core revitalization. According to the Montana Department of Transportation, after the 1't Phase of the Bypass was completed we lost 4,470 cars per day that avoid downtown altogether. I ask the leadership of the city to not reduce the current four lanes of traffic to two lanes. Traffic is vital to support all retail and restaurants in the downtown Kalispell marketplace. Our tenants, future development to the north, and all downtown retail depend on this traffic to support each tenant's business model. Mayor, I ask that you distribute this letter to all council members so they may gain an understanding of the significance of these lane reductions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, David Peterson Executive Vice President & COO Goodale & Barbieri Co. DAP/crm Enclosures): 1 Cc: Kari Gabriel, Kalispell City Council Member Sandy Carlson, Kalispell City Council Member Wayne Saverud, Kalispell City Council Member Chad Graham, Kalispell City Council Member Jim Atkinson, Kalispell City Council Member President Rod Kuntz, Kalispell City Council Member Tim Kluesner, Kalispell City Council Member Phil Guiffrida, Kalispell City Council Member Tom Jentz, City of Kalispell Planning & Building Director Eric Peterson, Kalispell Center Mall Manager Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 7:57 AM To: Tom Jentz; Jarod Nygren; PJ Sorensen; Jeff Clawson Subject: FW: Fresh life church -----Original Message ----- From: teresa Pfeifer[mailto:teresaPfeifer@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:13 PM To: Citycouncel@kalispell.com Subject: Fresh life church To whom it may concern, would like to voice my concern regarding the fresh life church. I don't feel that the direction they are taking the downtown kalispell area is healthy. They have demolished an old brick building to build a parking garage! If they have grown that big, they need to move out of downtown where they can house that many people. I hope you start listening to people's concerns about this church and it's location. I am proud to call kalispell my home and I love the downtown. Please don't let this church take that away. Thank you. Teresa Boudreaux Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 3:53 PM To: Tom Jentz; Jarod Nygren; PJ Sorensen; Jeff Clawson Subject: FW: Historic Building Preservation From: George Giavasis [mailto:george@highlinemt.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 3:51 PM To: Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com> Subject: Historic Building Preservation Kalispell Planning, I noticed today that Freshlife is demolishing another historic downtown structure. I'm sure you all did too. I bet I'm not the only one who is disappointed to see more of our downtown's assets disappear forever. I would very much like to see historic downtown structures go through more of a public review before they can be demolished. If a business is too large to operate out of one of our city's dwindling historic downtown structures, perhaps they ought to move their business to another location rather than tearing down the very architecture that makes our town appealing. I found a few other towns plans for preserving their privately owned historic structures. .lust incase anyone need some extra reading, https://www.ert. state.la.us/Assets/OCD/lip//gEants/certi fiedlocalgovenunent/documents-and- forms/A_Citizens_Guide to Protectii�Historic_Places.pdf http://www.ct.gov/cet/lib/cct/1-iistoM/shpoplannew.pd btt s://www.hanson-ma. ov/sites/hansonrna/files/u loads/communit reservation plan 1-17. df Thanks much! George George Giavasis www.high linedesign. co office: 406.838.6498 mobile: 406.890.1700 P.O. box 3506 Kalispell, MT 59903 Jarod Nygren From: Kari Hernandez Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:30 AM To: Tom Jentz; Jarod Nygren; PJ Sorensen; Jeff Clawson Subject: FW: Destroying historical downtown buildings — please stop freshlife! Attachments: freshlife building 1 jpg From:: Elma Giavasis [mailto:elma@highlinemt.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 10:20 AM To: Kalispell City Council <citycouncil@kalispell.com>; Doug Russell <drussell@kalispell.com>; Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com>; Kari Hernandez <khernandez@kalispell.com> Subject: Destroying historical downtown buildings — please stop freshlife! Hello Aimee, Doug, Jeff, Tom, and the rest of the folks at Kalispell municipality, My name is Elma Giavasis. My husband and I recently bought and restored a downtown Kalispell historical building to start up our business and bring more jobs and innovative thinking to the valley. We've joined a community of entrepreneurs and business owners who realize, not just the beauty, but the economic value of being downtown, surrounded by historical buildings. Our downtown historical buildings are what makes Kalispell unique. From a branding and design perspective, they tell the story of our town and they are crucial in differentiating us from other towns and communities. We have to protect them. It's not the concrete blocks of modern structures which will be treasured one day, it's our turn of the century brick beauties which will carry the the torch to future generations (and add value to businesses). Which brings me to freshlife. This megachurch recently purchased many beautiful brick historical buildings on 1st avenue east. And this is what they're doing to many of them: Loosing these buildings lessens the value of downtown Kalispell. Freshlife will fade, but these buildings will keep telling the story of historical Kalispell. Is there anything you can do to protect these buildings? I join many downtown business owners in my disappointment in the lack of protection you offer historical buildings. These are huge missed opportunities in increasing the value for downtown Kalispell. Please, don't let any more historical buildings fall. It is not worth the money of any single business or church. The long-tenn effect is devastating. Please reach out to me if you would like to discuss this matter further. I am also speaking for many other business owners downtown (Kalispell Brewing, Ceres Bakery, Sweetpeaks, Brix, Montana Coffee Traders and surely many more). Regards, Elma Giavasis KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING August 8, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning CALL Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Chad Graham, George Giavasis, Doug Kauffman, Rory Young and Steve Lorch, Ronalee Skees and Christopher Yerkes were absent. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Young moved and Lorch seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT None. HOUSING SOLUTIONS LLC A request by Housing Solutions LLC to hold a public meeting and seek input on a competitive application to be submitted to the Montana Housing Board for the construction of a 40-unit elderly housing project at 110 Financial Drive using Housing Tax Credits. Alex Burkhalter with Housing Solutions LLC presented information on the proposed housing project. Offered to answer any questions that the board or the public may have. PUBLIC HEARING None, BOARD DISCUSSION Chad Graham said he is happy to see this project coming through. Tom Jentz agreed that this is a good looking project in a great location, providing great services. Jentz also noted that the current vacancy rate in Kalispell is about 1.4% so a project such as this would be very beneficial. KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY A request by the City of Kalispell to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy PLAN -IT 2035 — DOWNTOWN Plan -It 2035 by including "The Downtown Plan" as neighborhood plan PLAN within the growth policy. The Downtown Plan takes a careful and considerate look at Kalispell's historic downtown and courthouse corridor. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed File #KGPA-17-02. Nygren went through a brief history of the progress of this plan. He noted that staff has been working on this for several years following the core area plan and there have been 2 work sessions in regards to the plan over the last few months. Numerous parking studies have been done as well as over 100 interviews with downtown business owners within the downtown boundary. He mentioned that staff has also had numerous meetings with the Downtown Parking Committee, the Downtown Business Expansion and Retention Group, the Business Improvement Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of August 8, 2017 Page I 1 District and the Kalispell Downtown Association. The Downtown Plan draft has been emailed to over 100 business owners as well as the Kalispell Downtown Association. Nygren then proceeded to point out some of the numerous public comments that have come in. He then recommended that the board open up the public hearing and get some additional comments. Then following the public hearing the board can go through each of the comments one by one and then proceed from there. BOARD DISCUSSION Graham asked about parking management plan and if there was one in place. Nygren responded that we currently do not but that it's included in the Downtown Plan. PUBLIC HEARING Richard Turbiak — 35 41' St W, Kalispell -- Citizens For a Better Flathead — commented on the plan and that the Citizens For a Better Flathead supports the Downtown Plan but are concerned with the possible increase in liquor/gaming licenses in the corridor, which conflict with the "sense of place". Nancy Christenson — 513 W Colorado St — feels the proposed signage to direct truck traffic to the bypass will not work, she feels the roundabouts should be removed in order to get the trucks to use the bypass. She also feels the couplet should be left as is for historical purposes. MOTION - ORIGINAL Lorch moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission approve the Downtown Plan as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and authorize the planning board president to sign Resolution #KGPA-17-02, a resolution amending the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by approving the Downtown Plan as a neighborhood plan. BOARD DISCUSSION Lorch inquired about the public comment letter received from MDT in regards to working towards a common goal. Jentz replied that yes The City and MDT will work together to find solutions to make this plan work. Graham asked about the Environmental Impact Statement that was conducted in 1994 and if it would still stand. Jentz replied that a new one would need to be done because the environment has significantly changed. Young suggested that the board go through each of the public comment items that Nygren presented individually and give the staff guidance on the ones they think they need to and which ones that they acknowledge the public comment on but don't think need to be included in the plan. Graham and the board agreed. #1 — Table of comments — Nygren advised that more detail will be added to the table of comments per public comments. #2 — Town Square/Pedestrian Mall — Discussion of shutting down a street to create an "outdoor" mall, whether temporary or permanent. Board feels that it should be included in the plan as a future possibility. #3 — Bike Connections/routes — Jentz noted that the staff's vision is to connect the Core Area trail with the Downtown Plan trail. Nygren feels that the plan adequately addresses the trails. Board agreed. #4 — Angled Parking on Main St — Nygren advised that after a lot of staff Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of August 8, 2017 Page 12 discussion that the angled parking is not really feasible on Main St but that it may be an option on other streets. The Plan does not exclude angled parking. Board agreed. #5 — Arch Standards, including signs — Nygren advised upon approval of the Plan that staff would lean on the Architectural Review Board to help them set a standard for downtown to maintain historical theme and character, which would subsequently go through the public review process. #6 -- Arts, including creation of an arts commission — Board advised staff they don't feel it belongs in the Downtown Plan, they feel that it should be a part of and financed in the private sector but that the Plan should mention support of an art commission and arts related projects downtown. #7 — Reduced Impact Fees for downtown — Graham suggested the use of a TER Nygren advised there is mention of a TIF in the plan. #8 — Incorporation of BID boundary map — Board agreed the addition of a BID boundary map into the plan. #9 — Employee parking/all day parking not addressed — Board feels staff has adequately addressed the parking issues in the plan. #10 — New light at US 93 and Airport Rd — Nygren advised that this would be something to include in the updated transportation plan but that it is a very important topic that needs to be addressed especially with the addition of the new school on Airport Road. #11 — MDT Comments — Board would like to see the comments submitted by MDT incorporated into the plan. Nygren advised that staff will go back through the Plan and make changes to bring back to the board. MOTION — TABLE DISCUSSION Young moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City UNTIL 9112/17 MEETING Planning Board and Zoning Commission table this agenda item and continue the discussion at the next board meeting on September 12, 2017. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Nygren briefly reviewed next month's agenda items. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:41pm. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Kalispell Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, 201 I" Ave East. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: 9/12/2017 Kari Hernandez Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of August 8, 2017 Page 13 KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD & ZONING CONIlMSSION NHNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING September 12, 2017 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning CALL Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Chad Graham, George Giavasis, Doug Kauffman, Ronalee Skees, Rory Young and Steve Lorch. Christopher Yerekes was absent. Tom Jentz, Jarod Nygren and PJ Sorensen represented the Kalispell Planning Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skees moved and Lorch seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017 meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission. VOTE BY ACCLAMATION The motion passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT None. KIS ANNEXATION A request from Louis and Eileen Kis to annex the easterly 6,903 square feet of an 18,731 square feet parcel into the city and zone that portion of land city RA-1 upon annexation. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KA-17-04. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt Staff Report #KA-17-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION Young asked if the lots behind the proposed property would be landlocked. Nygren advised the properties are already are landlocked and that the annexation and zoning will not change that situation, nor keep those properties from obtaining access in the future. PUBLIC HEARING None. MOTION Kauffman moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KA-17-04 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the property be annexed and the zoning for the entire property be RA-1 (Residential Apartment). BOARD DISCUSSION None. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. BLOOMSTONE A request from Kalispell National Investment Company, LLC for a major subdivision to be known as Bloomstone Phases 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. A major subdivision was previously approved for Bloomstone in 2008 for 569 dwelling units on 85 acres of land. The subdivision approval for Bloomstone in 2008 has since expired, necessitating an updated Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2017 Page I 1 application. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed Staff Report #KPP-17-03. Staff recommends that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report KPP-17-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Bloomstone Phases 2-6 be approved, subject to the 27 conditions in the staff report. Nygren did recommend to the planning board that they consider amending conditions 16 & 17 to state that the waterline shall be looped through the remainder parcel, to clarify where the loop will occur. BOARD DISCUSSION Lorch asked about the 569 previously approved dwelling units and if that was the maximum as the development proceeds. Nygren advised that there is a PUD on the property and the proposed subdivision is within allowable densities of that PUD. As the development progresses in the future on the remainder parcel, a subdivision will submitted on that parcel and it will be evaluated at that time for its compliance with the PUD and associated densities. PUBLIC HEARING None. MOTION Skees moved and Kauffman seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission adopt staff report #KPP-17-03 as findings of fact and recommend to the Kalispell City Council that the preliminary plat for Bloomstone Phases 2-6 be approved, subject to the 27 conditions in the staff report which include amended conditions 16 and 17 recommended by staff. BOARD DISCUSSION Chad noted he is happy to see the project finally moving forward, Skees agreed. Young asked how staff plans on getting to the 2/3rds threshold when they don't know what's going in for phases 3, 5 & 6. Nygren advised that there is a lot of infrastructure that has already been put into place on Treeline so it's all there and ready to go so they are not concerned at this time. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. KALISPELL GROWTH POLICY A request by the City of Kalispell to amend the Kalispell Growth Policy PLAN -IT 2035 — DOWNTOWN Plan -It 2035 by including "The Downtown Plan" as neighborhood plan PLAN within the growth policy. The Downtown Plan takes a careful and considerate look at Kalispell's historic downtown and courthouse corridor. MOTION TO REMOVE FROM Lorch moved and Giavasis seconded a motion to pull the Kalispell TABLE Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 — Downtown Plan from the table and open up for discussion. Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2017 Page 12 ROLL CALL The motion to remove from the table passed unanimously on a vote of acclamation. STAFF REPORT Jarod Nygren, representing the Kalispell Planning Department reviewed File #KGPA-17-02. Nygren briefly mentioned the changes that the board wanted made at the previous meeting on August 8, 2017 based on the public comment that had been received. He advised there have been no additional public comments since that time. BOARD DISCUSSION Lorch asked if the board needs to consider the counties recent motion of maintaining the courthouse couplet as a four lane vs. a two lane and possibly addressing it in the plan. Nygren added that it is addressed in the plan and that it explains why the four lanes in staff's opinion would be a bad idea. Jentz noted that this plan is the cities vision but that all parties involved will be working together in the near future regarding the Main Street improvements. MOTION — AUGUST 8, 2017 Lorch moved and Young seconded a motion that the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission approve the Downtown Plan as an amendment to the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 and authorize the planning board president to sign Resolution #KGPA-17-02, a resolution amending the Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035 by approving the Downtown Plan as a neighborhood plan. ROLL CALL The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:31pm. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Kalispell Planning Board will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and located in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, 201 1st Ave East. Chad Graham President APPROVED as submitted/amended: Kari Hernandez Recording Secretary Kalispell City Planning Board Minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2017 Page 13