02.22.18 CRYSTAL CITY BLOCK PLAN # CCBP- G – 1 BLOCK G (Metro Market Square block) 1 Long Range Planning Committee Meeting February 22, 2018 (final)
02.22.18 1. Introductory Remarks 2
02.22.18 1. Tonight’s Agenda 1. Introductory Remarks (Jane Siegel) 2. Background Information (Staff) 3. Follow-up from LRPC Meeting #1 - 1/29/18 Staff Applicant 4. Sector Plan Guidance & Deviations (Staff) 5. Focused Discussion on Corner Building & Open Space (LRPC) 6. Public Comment 7. Overview of Community Open House (Staff) 8. Concluding Remarks (Jane Siegel) 3
02.22.18 2. Background 4
02.22.18 2. LRPC Meeting Purpose Review of proposed Crystal City Block Plan G Collectively work towards: A) Determining whether there are major outstanding issues with the proposed Block Plan that should be addressed B) Developing at least one Crystal City Block Plan Scenario Map including the envisioned uses and level of development associated with each site across the block C) Developing guiding principles for the open space 5
02.22.18 2. CCBP Overview What is a CCBP? - A general, guiding long-range plan for a single block in Crystal City, east of Route 1, depicting existing and proposed general building locations, land use mix, tower coverage, public open space and facilities, transportation and other infrastructure , etc.. When is a CCBP needed? – Rezoning to C-O Crystal City. How is it finalized? - Adopted by County Board as supplemental guidance to Crystal City Sector Plan. Does not create new entitlements . 2 CCCBPs adopted to date. What will the LRPC review encompass? - LRPC review will focus on the Crystal City Block Plan Document. • Base maps, analyses, and supporting information • Culminates in proposed Block Plan scenario map(s) showing how the block could ultimately develop in the future and how it and the final site plan would achieve Sector Plan goals for the block. * Submission also includes Block Development Document, (with civil, technical, legal drawings), primarily reviewed by staff 6
02.22.18 3. Follow-up from LRPC Meeting #1 7
02.22.18 3. Schedule 3/21 8
02.22.18 3. Follow-up from LRPC #1 • Clark-Bell timing? The Bell &15 th Street Project is at 30% design. A design consultant is being brought on • board. Construction is anticipated to start in late 2019 and to take 18 months. The 18 th Street between Crystal and Bell project will provide curb-to-curb streetscape • improvements. Construction is anticipated to start in 2020. • VRE station timing? • VRE is the lead on this project. This project is currently in the concept planning phase. Construction is likely 3-4 years in the future. • VRE is studying issues and questions raised by community and County Board; VRE will report back (date TBD). • New Crystal City Metro entrance timing and process? • WMATA requires: • Completion of “Development and Evaluation” process for the project (underway) • Review of JBGS’s proposed redevelopment plan to determine no impacts to Metro facilities • Approval of any easements over or within WMATA property • Approval of a project coordination agreement with Arlington County and JBGS • JBGS obtain an Adjacent Construction permit from WMATA • Timeline is being worked out between WMATA, Arlington County and JBGS • Arlington staff will keep the community informed on the final concept design plan and construction schedule 9
02.22.18 3. Follow-up from LRPC #1 • Questions regarding open space timing/funding: • Who would pay for the design, construction, maintenance? • What is the timing for funding, design and construction of the open space? • Who would plan the park? • The Crystal City Sector Plan envisions that the County would pay for public improvements. • There is no funding identified in the adopted FY2017-FY2026 CIP for the Metro Market Square. The County is in the process of developing the next 10-year CIP for FY2019-FY2026, which could consider funding for master planning and construction of the Metro Market Square project. • DPR will lead the public engagement process to plan the park. • Goal of the LRPC and Open House is to develop and refine guiding principles that will be used to frame the future master plan process. 10
02.22.18 4. Sector Plan Guidance & Deviations 11
02.22.18 4. Sector Plan Guidance for the Block • Building Heights- 250’ south portion & 200’ north portion of block • Bulk Plane Angle- at 160’ height step back at 43 degree angle for 250’ of frontage • Build-to Lines- 100’ on Crystal Dr., 110’ on 18 th St., 170’ on 15 th St., 80’ on Clark -Bell • Street Network – re-alignment of Clark-Bell and introduction of alleys • Tower Coverage – 75% for block excluding public open space • Land Use Mix – Residential, Commercial, Hotel or Mixed-Use: Minimum 40% Residential or Hotel on the northern portion, with the southern portions being designated as Residential, Commercial, Hotel or Mixed-Use: Minimum 70% Office • Base Density – 3.8 FAR for commercial and 4.8 FAR for residential • Architectural Features – Coordinated frontage on south edge facing park, and architectural features on Block G-1 at existing CC Metro plaza, and on Block G-2 where 1770 Crystal Dr. exists today. • Surface Transit – Transit stops on Clark-Bell near existing CC Metro plaza, and on Crystal Dr. near new Metro entrance and Water Park. • Service and Loading – preferred locations along Clark-Bell • Public Open Space- Metro Market Square target size of 43,900 SF (see p.79,83 CCSP) • Retail Frontage and Underground – on southwest corner of Clark-Bell, south edge facing park, and entire block frontage on Crystal Drive. • Sidewalk Dimensions- 18- 22’ wide on 18 th St. & 15- 18’ wide on Crystal Dr. • Parking- between 1 space/ 750 square feet and 1 space/1,000 square feet (office), or 1.125 spaces/dwelling unit (residential) 12
02.22.18 4. Block Plan Scenarios • Crystal City develops consistent with Sector Plan vision • Proposed new buildings do not preclude future planned improvements • Systems and infrastructure continue to function during redevelopment Scenario 1 (Interim Condition – Scenario 2 (Future Condition - Final Sector Plan) Applicant Proposal) 13
02.22.18 4. Summary of Sector Plan Deviations Scenario 1 - Interim Condition (Applicant Proposal) Deviation Corner Description Justification(s) Building Bulk Can be modified by County Board when no more than 55% of Preserving existing elevator core of Plane the open space is in shadow on vernal or autumnal equinoxes 1770 building. Applicant proves that Angle between 11am-3pm 59% sun exposure to Water Park is provided 18 th St.- full 110’ ROW & 19’ sidewalk not provided. Corner Build-to X Maintaining existing garage entrance Lines building located within build-to lines for park space. Crystal Dr.- full 100’ ROW & 17.5’ sidewalk not provided Maintaining existing building columns Public X Corner building & overall character, configuration not met Discussion Open Space Retail X Corner building with inward facing retail Discussion Frontage/ Under- ground Street ROW & sidewalk dimensions not met on 18 th St. or Street X Assumes full build out over time. Sections/ Crystal Dr. Sidewalk Repurposing of existing building. Widths Only private access from 15 th St. provided- no alleys Street Assumes full build out over time. Network proposed. Land Use Commercial office below minimum 70% on south block Assumes full build out over time. Mix Conversion of 1770 to residential. Service/ Maintaining existing access - not relocating to Clark-Bell Existing loading entrance could move Loading to Clark-Bell when buildings at 241 & 251 18 th St. redevelop and Clark-Bell is realigned 14
02.22.18 4. Summary of Sector Plan Deviations Scenario 1 - Interim Condition (Applicant Proposal) 1) Street Network Block Level 2) Service/Loading 1770 Building 3) Bulk Plane Angle 4) Land Use Mix 5) Build-to Lines 6) Street Sections 7) Retail Frontage 8) Public Open Space Overlap Corner Building Build-to Lines Street Sections Retail Frontage Public Open Space 15
02.22.18 4. Street Network Interim Condition – Applicant Proposal Sector Plan Proposed Alleys per CCSP Proposed Alleys overlaid on Interim Condition • Introduction of vehicular access/alleys is contingent on full redevelopment & realignment of Clark-Bell • Underground network & supporting infrastructure • Topography & loading/access 16
02.22.18 4. Service and Loading Interim Condition – Applicant Proposal Sector Plan 18 th St. 18 th St. Crystal Dr. Crystal Dr. Existing Entrance to Remain New Entrance/Loading Access Moving all loading/access off of 18 th St. is contingent on full redevelopment of • remaining office buildings & realignment/improvements on Clark-Bell • Consider impacts to the underground retail & overall circulation 17
02.22.18 4. Service and Loading 1770 18
02.22.18 4. Service and Loading 17’ above Crystal Dr. 19
02.22.18 4. Bulk Plane Angle (1770) • Bulk/plane angles could be modified by County Board when finding that site maintains adequate sunlight to public open spaces • Plan calls for no more than 55% in shadow between 11am and 3pm on equinoxes • Proposal is at 59% in the fall 18 th St. 20
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