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Downtown Specific Plan / Mobility Study 
October 21, 2014 City Council Study Session 
1
Why are we here? 
• Concerns over pace of DSP development 
• Concerns over impacts of DSP development 
• Concerns over DSP development design 
• OEM: Operate, Evaluate, Modulate 
• Direction from City Council 
2
Agenda 
• Policy Context of DSP (Alan Loomis) 
• DSP Creation / Design Standards (Alan Loomis) 
• Mobility Study (Mike Nilsson) 
• Economic Returns (Phil Lanzafame) 
3
Downtown Specific Plan Long-Term Goals 
• Protect Neighborhoods from Development Pressure 
• Adopt Mobility Policies to support new development 
• Promote Downtown Business Community 
• Create an 18-hour Downtown 
• Promote Quality Development 
• Platform for additional investment 
4
Hillside Acquisition (2003-Present) 
• 724 acres acquired for 
hillside preservation 
5
Multi-Family Down Zoning (1986 / 1990) 
• Created Design Review 
• Downzoned many areas 
• Reduced multi-family 
densities 
• Changed some multi-family 
zones to single 
family zones 
6
Greater Downtown Strategic Plan (1996) 
• Extensive 
Community 
Participation 
• Established the 
Vision for today’s 
Downtown 
7
HARVARD ST 
COLORADO ST 
ELK AVE 
Town Center Plan (1996) 
CENTRAL AVE 
BRAND BLVD 
LOUISE ST 
8
Americana at Brand (2003) 9 
HARVARD ST 
COLORADO ST 
ELK AVE CENTRAL AVE 
BRAND BLVD 
LOUISE ST
East Broadway Mixed-Use Zones (2004) 10
Downtown Specific Plan Principles 
• Create and maintain a vibrant urban center 
• Shopping, dining, working, living, & entertainment, all 
within a short walking distance 
• Sound transportation planning 
• Prevent inappropriate development 
• Cause excellent development 
• Easy to understand and follow 
• Powerful physical image 
• A good place to do business 
• Policy Trade-Offs include: 
• Intensification/”urbanization” of uses 
• Short-term construction impacts 
• Long-term land-use decisions 
11
DSP Stakeholders 
• Downtown Property Owners 
• Glendale Partners 
• Glendale Chamber of Commerce 
• The Glendale Historical Society 
• Glendale Galleria 
• The Americana at Brand / Caruso Affiliated 
• Northwest Homeowners Association 
• Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council 
• Glendale Transportation Management Association 
• DSP Advisory Group (9 meetings in 2006) 
12
DSP Approval Process 
• Hearings by: 
• Arts & Culture Commission 
• Transportation & Parking Commission 
• Historic Preservation Commission 
• Design Review Board 
• Recommendation by: 
• Planning Commission 
• Adopted by: 
• City Council (4-1) – November 7, 2006 
• Program Level EIR 
• Probable Residential Development = 3,980 units 
• Probable Commercial Development = 1.7M sq. ft. 
13
Downtown Specific Plan 
Downtown Glendale will be an exciting, vibrant 
urban center which provides a wide array of 
excellent shopping, dining, working, living, 
entertainment and cultural opportunities 
within a short walking distance. 
14
DSP Height and Density 
Based on Existing Skyline 
15
DSP Height and Density 
Prior to DSP: No Height Restrictions 
16
DSP Height and Density 
DSP Introduced Height Restrictions 
17
Architectural Design / Quality 
DSP Architectural Guidelines do not dictate style 
18
Architectural Design / Quality 
Architecture, like fashion and design, is subject to trends 
19
Architectural Design / Quality 
Current trend is flat, modern, and contemporary 
San Diego 
Portland 
Denver 
Toronto 
20
Architectural Design / Quality 
Current trend is flat, modern, and contemporary 
AVA, Little Tokyo The Waverly, Santa Monica 
The Dylan, West Hollywood 
One Santa Fe, Arts District 
21
Architectural Design / Quality 
Glendale projects are generally following this trend 
22 
But not always…
Architectural Design / Quality 
Glendale projects are the work of Award-Winning 
Architects and Developers 
The Dalton, Pasadena 
By Studio One Eleven (YMCA) 
• 2009 SCDF Design Award, 
Commercial/Mixed Use 
• 2009 Gold Nugget Grand Award for 
Outstanding Mixed Use Project 
WestGate, Pasadena 
By TCA (ICIS, Lex on 
Orange, Triangle & Link) 
• 2005 CNU Charter Award 
• 2004 AIA Orange County Award 
of Honor 
23 
AVA H Street, Washington DC 
By KTGY (Nexus on Central, 
Chandler Pratt) 
• 2013 MFE Award for MidRise 
Project of the Year 
• 2013 MHN Gold Award for Best 
Mid-Rise Project
Architectural Design / Quality 
Glendale has high level of quality control 
24
DSP Incentives - Height/Density Bonuses 
• Adaptive Re-Use 
• Affordable Housing 
• Green Building (LEED Silver) 
• Green Building (LEED Platinum) 
• Historic Preservation 
• Hotel 
• Museums / Art Galleries 
• Public Open Space 
• Signature Design 
25
26 
Public Open Space 
• 12 projects 
Green Building (LEED Silver) 
• 2 projects 
Hotels 
• 2 projects 
Affordable Housing (DSP) 
• 1 project 
Affordable Housing (SB1818) 
• 2 projects 
No Incentives 
• 5 projects
27
Multi-Family Development 
2006 – Present (Built, Under Construction, and/or Active Entitlements) 
Total Multi-Family City-Wide 
4844 units 
Multi-Family Zones 
258 (5%) 
San Fernando Road 
1398 (29%) 
Downtown 
3188 (66%) 
28
Multi-Family Development 
2006 – Present (Built, Under Construction, and/or Active Entitlements) 
DSP SF Rd 
Multi- 
Family 
Zones 
City Total 
Potential 3980* 2000+ 2862** 8842+ 
Total 3188 1398 258 4844 
* Per DSP Program EIR (2006) 
** Per 2009 Housing Element 
29
SCAG Compass Plan 30
Mobility Improvements (2007-2012) 
• Prepared in tandem with 
the DSP 
• Established transit & 
pedestrian-friendly 
policies 
• Reinforce DSP vision 
31
Glendale Daily Vehicle Trips (2005) 
Entering Exiting 
328,945 (40%) 313,893 (39%) 
Internal Trips 
173,300 
(21%) 
32
33
Parking Management 
• “Park Once” approach: 
• Reduces congestion 
• Encourages longer 
stays, promoting an 
“18-hour Downtown” 
• Manages existing 
resources versus 
constructing new 
infrastructure 
34
Parking Management 
• 2008 – Pay-by-Space meters 
installed, Parking Rates adjusted 
• $750,000 – increased yearly 
revenue from parking meters 
• $60,000 – average meter revenue 
growth per year 
• 2013 – Permit Parking District 
Ordinance adopted in South Brand 
• Can expand into downtown-adjacent 
residential areas 
• $694,000 grant – Wayfinding to 
Downtown Parking resources 
(2015) 
35
Transportation Demand Management 
• Consists of programs to encourage 
alternative modes, reducing 
driving/congestion 
• TDM Programs are managed by a 
Transportation Management 
Association (TMA) 
• “Go Glendale”= City’s TMA 
• Programs include: 
• Reduced Price Transit Passes 
• Car share (Zip Car) 
• Rideshare programs 
• Yearly ridership assessment 
36
Transportation Demand Management 
• TDM Ordinance (2011) 
• DSP projects to be part of 
TMA, conduct TDM programs 
• “Go Glendale” TMA – 
implement programs as 
membership expands 
• 2,500 du under construction in 
DSP (82%) required to be TMA 
members 
• 35% increase in TMA membership 
over the past year 
• $750,000 grant secured to 
manage commuter programs 
37
Transit Infrastructure 
• Policies focus on improving the efficiency of transit resources, including 
operational improvements 
• Mobility Study included a full route analysis in the DSP area 
38
Transit Infrastructure 
• Fare structure updated to 
maintain bus operations 
• CNG Fueling Facility constructed 
• Real-time bus arrival information 
installed – new shelters, online 
• $10.4 million – grant funding for 
new buses 
• $12.7 million – Beeline 
Maintenance Facility (2016) 
• East/West Corridor – priority for 
Metro, currently under study 
39
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements 
• DSP Vision – creating a vibrant 
urban center (2006) 
• Establishes walkability as a 
priority 
• “18-hour Downtown” 
• Safe & Healthy Streets Plan 
(2011) 
• Ped/Bike Policy Document 
• SCAG Compass Blueprint 
Award-Winning Plan 
• Bicycle Transportation Plan 
(2012) 
• Ped/Bike Infrastructure 
improvements 
40
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements 
• 28 miles of Bike Infrastructure 
installed 
• 5 miles to be installed in 2015 
• 36% increase in biking since 
2010 
• $5 million dollars in funding 
available for future 
improvements 
• Focus – improve safety for 
bicyclists and pedestrians 
41
Street Improvements 
• Important to move cars efficiently 
and safely through Downtown 
• $21 million – road improvements 
since 2006 
• Brand Boulevard 
• Colorado Street 
• Central Avenue 
• Future enhancements – Glendale 
Avenue access improvements 
• Submitted $440,000 in grant 
funding for Downtown 
Streetscape Plan 
42
One-Way Street Alternatives 
Brand / Central between Colorado and Goode 
43
One-Way Street Alternatives 
Orange / Maryland between Broadway and Goode 
Glenoaks Boulevard 
SR-134 Freeway 
Colorado Street 
Glendale Avenue 
Pacific Avenue 
Maryland Avenue 
Orange Street 
44
One-Way Street Alternatives 
Orange / Maryland between Broadway and Goode 
Maryland Avenue Extension Monterey Road 
Glenoaks Boulevard 
SR-134 Freeway 
Colorado Street 
Glendale Avenue 
Pacific Avenue 
Maryland Avenue 
Orange Street 
45 
Orange Street Extension 
Central Avenue 
Orange Street 
Brand Boulevard 
Maryland Avenue 
Louise Street 
SR-134 Freeway 
Goode Avenue 
Sanchez Drive
One-Way Street Alternatives 
California / Lexington between Pacific and Glendale 
Glenoaks Boulevard 
Lexington Drive 
California Avenue 
San Fernando Road 
SR-134 Freeway 
Colorado Street 
Glendale Avenue 
Pacific Avenue 
46
One-Way Street Alternatives 
California / Wilson between San Fernando and Glendale 
San Fernando Road 
Glenoaks Boulevard 
SR-134 Freeway 
California Avenue 
Wilson Avenue 
Colorado Street 
Glendale Avenue 
San Fernando Road 
47
Freeway Access Enhancements 48 
• Mobility Study Proposed 
One-Way Streets Parallel 
and Adjacent to 134 
Freeway 
One-Way Operation 
Doran Street 
Geneva Street 
Monterey Road 
SR-134 Freeway 
Lexington Drive 
Glenoaks Boulevard 
One-Way Operation 
Goode Extension 
& Maryland 
Flyover 
Orange Street 
“Punch-Thru”
Frontage Road Concept 49 
• Freeway Frontage Roads 
still under review in “Space 
134 Freeway Cap” study
Downtown Development Fees 
• $25M Park Impact Fees 
• $12.8M School Fees 
• $5M Urban Art Fund 
• $1M Transient Occupancy Tax 
• $1.35M In-Lieu Parking Fees 
• $10.6M Building / Permit Fees 
• More than $55M in fee-related income 
50
Downtown Specific Plan 
Property Value Growth 
51
Downtown Specific Plan 
Sales Tax 
52
Downtown Specific Plan 
Office Occupancy 
53
Downtown Specific Plan Long-Term Goals 
• Protect Neighborhoods from Development Pressure 
• Adopt Mobility Policies to support new development 
• Promote Downtown Business Community 
• Create an 18-hour Downtown 
• Promote Quality Development 
• Platform for additional investment 
54
What’s Next? 
• Investment is slowing 
• Full impact of higher 
fees not yet felt 
• Easy-to-Assemble sites 
are diminishing 
• Many desirable sites 
are controlled by the 
City 
55
Potential Council Actions 
• Remove or Revise Incentives 
• Review Approval Process 
• No Change / Allow Market Impacts to be Understood 
• Direction to Staff 
• Question / Comments 
56
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Downtown Specific Plan / Mobility Study 
October 21, 2014 City Council Study Session

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Glendale Downtown Specific Plan Policy Review

  • 1. Downtown Specific Plan / Mobility Study October 21, 2014 City Council Study Session 1
  • 2. Why are we here? • Concerns over pace of DSP development • Concerns over impacts of DSP development • Concerns over DSP development design • OEM: Operate, Evaluate, Modulate • Direction from City Council 2
  • 3. Agenda • Policy Context of DSP (Alan Loomis) • DSP Creation / Design Standards (Alan Loomis) • Mobility Study (Mike Nilsson) • Economic Returns (Phil Lanzafame) 3
  • 4. Downtown Specific Plan Long-Term Goals • Protect Neighborhoods from Development Pressure • Adopt Mobility Policies to support new development • Promote Downtown Business Community • Create an 18-hour Downtown • Promote Quality Development • Platform for additional investment 4
  • 5. Hillside Acquisition (2003-Present) • 724 acres acquired for hillside preservation 5
  • 6. Multi-Family Down Zoning (1986 / 1990) • Created Design Review • Downzoned many areas • Reduced multi-family densities • Changed some multi-family zones to single family zones 6
  • 7. Greater Downtown Strategic Plan (1996) • Extensive Community Participation • Established the Vision for today’s Downtown 7
  • 8. HARVARD ST COLORADO ST ELK AVE Town Center Plan (1996) CENTRAL AVE BRAND BLVD LOUISE ST 8
  • 9. Americana at Brand (2003) 9 HARVARD ST COLORADO ST ELK AVE CENTRAL AVE BRAND BLVD LOUISE ST
  • 10. East Broadway Mixed-Use Zones (2004) 10
  • 11. Downtown Specific Plan Principles • Create and maintain a vibrant urban center • Shopping, dining, working, living, & entertainment, all within a short walking distance • Sound transportation planning • Prevent inappropriate development • Cause excellent development • Easy to understand and follow • Powerful physical image • A good place to do business • Policy Trade-Offs include: • Intensification/”urbanization” of uses • Short-term construction impacts • Long-term land-use decisions 11
  • 12. DSP Stakeholders • Downtown Property Owners • Glendale Partners • Glendale Chamber of Commerce • The Glendale Historical Society • Glendale Galleria • The Americana at Brand / Caruso Affiliated • Northwest Homeowners Association • Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council • Glendale Transportation Management Association • DSP Advisory Group (9 meetings in 2006) 12
  • 13. DSP Approval Process • Hearings by: • Arts & Culture Commission • Transportation & Parking Commission • Historic Preservation Commission • Design Review Board • Recommendation by: • Planning Commission • Adopted by: • City Council (4-1) – November 7, 2006 • Program Level EIR • Probable Residential Development = 3,980 units • Probable Commercial Development = 1.7M sq. ft. 13
  • 14. Downtown Specific Plan Downtown Glendale will be an exciting, vibrant urban center which provides a wide array of excellent shopping, dining, working, living, entertainment and cultural opportunities within a short walking distance. 14
  • 15. DSP Height and Density Based on Existing Skyline 15
  • 16. DSP Height and Density Prior to DSP: No Height Restrictions 16
  • 17. DSP Height and Density DSP Introduced Height Restrictions 17
  • 18. Architectural Design / Quality DSP Architectural Guidelines do not dictate style 18
  • 19. Architectural Design / Quality Architecture, like fashion and design, is subject to trends 19
  • 20. Architectural Design / Quality Current trend is flat, modern, and contemporary San Diego Portland Denver Toronto 20
  • 21. Architectural Design / Quality Current trend is flat, modern, and contemporary AVA, Little Tokyo The Waverly, Santa Monica The Dylan, West Hollywood One Santa Fe, Arts District 21
  • 22. Architectural Design / Quality Glendale projects are generally following this trend 22 But not always…
  • 23. Architectural Design / Quality Glendale projects are the work of Award-Winning Architects and Developers The Dalton, Pasadena By Studio One Eleven (YMCA) • 2009 SCDF Design Award, Commercial/Mixed Use • 2009 Gold Nugget Grand Award for Outstanding Mixed Use Project WestGate, Pasadena By TCA (ICIS, Lex on Orange, Triangle & Link) • 2005 CNU Charter Award • 2004 AIA Orange County Award of Honor 23 AVA H Street, Washington DC By KTGY (Nexus on Central, Chandler Pratt) • 2013 MFE Award for MidRise Project of the Year • 2013 MHN Gold Award for Best Mid-Rise Project
  • 24. Architectural Design / Quality Glendale has high level of quality control 24
  • 25. DSP Incentives - Height/Density Bonuses • Adaptive Re-Use • Affordable Housing • Green Building (LEED Silver) • Green Building (LEED Platinum) • Historic Preservation • Hotel • Museums / Art Galleries • Public Open Space • Signature Design 25
  • 26. 26 Public Open Space • 12 projects Green Building (LEED Silver) • 2 projects Hotels • 2 projects Affordable Housing (DSP) • 1 project Affordable Housing (SB1818) • 2 projects No Incentives • 5 projects
  • 27. 27
  • 28. Multi-Family Development 2006 – Present (Built, Under Construction, and/or Active Entitlements) Total Multi-Family City-Wide 4844 units Multi-Family Zones 258 (5%) San Fernando Road 1398 (29%) Downtown 3188 (66%) 28
  • 29. Multi-Family Development 2006 – Present (Built, Under Construction, and/or Active Entitlements) DSP SF Rd Multi- Family Zones City Total Potential 3980* 2000+ 2862** 8842+ Total 3188 1398 258 4844 * Per DSP Program EIR (2006) ** Per 2009 Housing Element 29
  • 31. Mobility Improvements (2007-2012) • Prepared in tandem with the DSP • Established transit & pedestrian-friendly policies • Reinforce DSP vision 31
  • 32. Glendale Daily Vehicle Trips (2005) Entering Exiting 328,945 (40%) 313,893 (39%) Internal Trips 173,300 (21%) 32
  • 33. 33
  • 34. Parking Management • “Park Once” approach: • Reduces congestion • Encourages longer stays, promoting an “18-hour Downtown” • Manages existing resources versus constructing new infrastructure 34
  • 35. Parking Management • 2008 – Pay-by-Space meters installed, Parking Rates adjusted • $750,000 – increased yearly revenue from parking meters • $60,000 – average meter revenue growth per year • 2013 – Permit Parking District Ordinance adopted in South Brand • Can expand into downtown-adjacent residential areas • $694,000 grant – Wayfinding to Downtown Parking resources (2015) 35
  • 36. Transportation Demand Management • Consists of programs to encourage alternative modes, reducing driving/congestion • TDM Programs are managed by a Transportation Management Association (TMA) • “Go Glendale”= City’s TMA • Programs include: • Reduced Price Transit Passes • Car share (Zip Car) • Rideshare programs • Yearly ridership assessment 36
  • 37. Transportation Demand Management • TDM Ordinance (2011) • DSP projects to be part of TMA, conduct TDM programs • “Go Glendale” TMA – implement programs as membership expands • 2,500 du under construction in DSP (82%) required to be TMA members • 35% increase in TMA membership over the past year • $750,000 grant secured to manage commuter programs 37
  • 38. Transit Infrastructure • Policies focus on improving the efficiency of transit resources, including operational improvements • Mobility Study included a full route analysis in the DSP area 38
  • 39. Transit Infrastructure • Fare structure updated to maintain bus operations • CNG Fueling Facility constructed • Real-time bus arrival information installed – new shelters, online • $10.4 million – grant funding for new buses • $12.7 million – Beeline Maintenance Facility (2016) • East/West Corridor – priority for Metro, currently under study 39
  • 40. Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements • DSP Vision – creating a vibrant urban center (2006) • Establishes walkability as a priority • “18-hour Downtown” • Safe & Healthy Streets Plan (2011) • Ped/Bike Policy Document • SCAG Compass Blueprint Award-Winning Plan • Bicycle Transportation Plan (2012) • Ped/Bike Infrastructure improvements 40
  • 41. Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements • 28 miles of Bike Infrastructure installed • 5 miles to be installed in 2015 • 36% increase in biking since 2010 • $5 million dollars in funding available for future improvements • Focus – improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians 41
  • 42. Street Improvements • Important to move cars efficiently and safely through Downtown • $21 million – road improvements since 2006 • Brand Boulevard • Colorado Street • Central Avenue • Future enhancements – Glendale Avenue access improvements • Submitted $440,000 in grant funding for Downtown Streetscape Plan 42
  • 43. One-Way Street Alternatives Brand / Central between Colorado and Goode 43
  • 44. One-Way Street Alternatives Orange / Maryland between Broadway and Goode Glenoaks Boulevard SR-134 Freeway Colorado Street Glendale Avenue Pacific Avenue Maryland Avenue Orange Street 44
  • 45. One-Way Street Alternatives Orange / Maryland between Broadway and Goode Maryland Avenue Extension Monterey Road Glenoaks Boulevard SR-134 Freeway Colorado Street Glendale Avenue Pacific Avenue Maryland Avenue Orange Street 45 Orange Street Extension Central Avenue Orange Street Brand Boulevard Maryland Avenue Louise Street SR-134 Freeway Goode Avenue Sanchez Drive
  • 46. One-Way Street Alternatives California / Lexington between Pacific and Glendale Glenoaks Boulevard Lexington Drive California Avenue San Fernando Road SR-134 Freeway Colorado Street Glendale Avenue Pacific Avenue 46
  • 47. One-Way Street Alternatives California / Wilson between San Fernando and Glendale San Fernando Road Glenoaks Boulevard SR-134 Freeway California Avenue Wilson Avenue Colorado Street Glendale Avenue San Fernando Road 47
  • 48. Freeway Access Enhancements 48 • Mobility Study Proposed One-Way Streets Parallel and Adjacent to 134 Freeway One-Way Operation Doran Street Geneva Street Monterey Road SR-134 Freeway Lexington Drive Glenoaks Boulevard One-Way Operation Goode Extension & Maryland Flyover Orange Street “Punch-Thru”
  • 49. Frontage Road Concept 49 • Freeway Frontage Roads still under review in “Space 134 Freeway Cap” study
  • 50. Downtown Development Fees • $25M Park Impact Fees • $12.8M School Fees • $5M Urban Art Fund • $1M Transient Occupancy Tax • $1.35M In-Lieu Parking Fees • $10.6M Building / Permit Fees • More than $55M in fee-related income 50
  • 51. Downtown Specific Plan Property Value Growth 51
  • 52. Downtown Specific Plan Sales Tax 52
  • 53. Downtown Specific Plan Office Occupancy 53
  • 54. Downtown Specific Plan Long-Term Goals • Protect Neighborhoods from Development Pressure • Adopt Mobility Policies to support new development • Promote Downtown Business Community • Create an 18-hour Downtown • Promote Quality Development • Platform for additional investment 54
  • 55. What’s Next? • Investment is slowing • Full impact of higher fees not yet felt • Easy-to-Assemble sites are diminishing • Many desirable sites are controlled by the City 55
  • 56. Potential Council Actions • Remove or Revise Incentives • Review Approval Process • No Change / Allow Market Impacts to be Understood • Direction to Staff • Question / Comments 56
  • 57. 57 Downtown Specific Plan / Mobility Study October 21, 2014 City Council Study Session