West Main/Coddington West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Public Meeting January 20 th 2011
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND January 20 th Public Meeting - Agenda Overview • Project Goals • Process • Study Area • Photo Tour • Stakeholder Interviews Existing Conditions / Issues & Opportunities • Existing Zoning • Historic Resources • Urban Design • Utilities • Transportation • Real Estate Market Discussion Next Steps
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Overview
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Project Goals West Main / Coddington Development Master Plan will serve to guide development and redevelopment within the project boundaries. Study will focus efforts on the Core Area - 14 acres of land • (Navy Lodge, Recreation Complex, Library, JKF School) Identify recommendations and strategies for: • Redevelopment options for the Core Area • Integration of the surrounding areas into the redevelopment Core Area o Pedestrian and vehicle connections o Options for enhancement and future redevelopment of private property that compliments for the core area • Streetscape improvements • Transportation improvements
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Process / Schedule
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Prior Studies West Side Master Plan (November 2005) • Anchorage / Middletown Growth Center: Provide for efficient mixed- use and diverse residential choices • Anchorage redevelopment: model for mixed-use and affordable housing on former military land • Commercial mixed-use Improvements: streetscape, landscape and additional uses to enhance the commercial strips along the developed corridor
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Prior Studies Implementing the West Side Master Plan (September 2006) • Anchorage Mixed Use District o Prior Visioning: – Redeveloping the former Navy housing at the Anchorage area into a mixed use / mixed income development – Implementing streetscape improvements and redevelopment of strip shopping centers on West Main Road and Coddington Highway to promote mixed use development • Zoning Code Options • Design Guidelines for mixed use and residential buildings • Next Steps – Consider developing overlay district
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Parallel Studies Navy Reuse Plans Aquidneck Island Transportation plan
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Study Area - Context
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Study Area
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Study Area & Core Study Area Study Area +/- 245 Acres Core Study Area +/- 14 acres • Four Key Parcels
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Core Study Area Former Navy Lodge Site 1
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Core Study Area Former Navy Lodge Site 1 Recreation Complex 2
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Core Study Area Former Navy Lodge Site 1 Recreation Complex 2 Public Library 3
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Core Study Area Former Navy Lodge Site 1 Recreation Complex 2 Public Library 3 JFK School (Closed) 4
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Photo’s Core study area & directly adjacent areas
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Conditions
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Stakeholder Interviews
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Stakeholder Interviews Department of Public Works, Town Engineer Open Space and Fields Committee Middletown Public Library Middletown Public Schools Newport Navy Base Library Board of Trustees Landings Real Estate Group (The Anchorage) Picerne Properties (Harbor Village) Abutting business property owners
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Stakeholder Interviews – Summary of interviews Utilities /Town : • Understanding of the utilities in the area • Likely that future development will need to separate sewer or provide improvements to facilitate future development • Noted potential Deed restrictions for Public Uses of School and Library Sites (30 years) - Now expired? Recreation complex • Can potentially be moved to another location in Town, if agreed upon • Open Space Report supports the relocation of these facilities • Expressed an interest in making this area attractive as it is an entry point in to Middletown • Expressed interest in making the area more walkable Public Library • Facilities are +/- 9,000 s.f., and are maxing out on space • Need for more parking • Facilities have undergone recent and ongoing repairs • Members of the Library committee expressed need to further review their needs and costs • Bus access is very important • Timeline of these alternatives is an important consideration • The West Main / Coddington Master Plan could explore several alternatives for the Library
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Stakeholder Interviews – Summary of interviews JKF Elementary School School was used for Kindergarten through -4 th grade • • School has been closed for 1-2 years • School has not yet reverted back to the Town • There is a potential short term need to continue to use the building for school uses • Long term :Middletown School’s plan calls for consolidation of facilities onto a campus Open opportunity for mid to long term redevelopment for non school uses o Newport Navy • BRAC process for disposing of Navy Lodge underway • Navy needs to maintain their access to utilities • Portion of Navy Lodge site being used for turning lane easement
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Stakeholder Interviews – Summary of interviews Landings Real Estate Group (The Anchorage) • Owned since 2007 • +/- 240 units • Roads are private • Easement from Lake Erie to Navy Lodge site • Interest in the redevelopment of the former Navy Lodge site: Perhaps as Retail / Office space Picerne Properties (Harbor Village) • Harbor Village - Formerly 200+ units of naval housing • Own East Bay Village (North on West Main) – 240 units Abutting business property owners • Expressed an interest in what was to be developed on the Site, suggesting that retail uses and parks/recreational uses would be appropriate • Other potential uses: Welcome Center Visitor Center Retail outlet Center • Expressed concerns about traffic in the area – noting left turns • Expressed concern that future development complement existing development
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Issues & Opportunities Existing Zoning Historic Resources Urban Design Utilities Transportation Real Estate Market
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Zoning
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Existing Zoning
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Historic Resources
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Historic Resources
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Urban Design
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Urban Design Study Area
West Main/Coddington Development Center Master Plan MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND Urban Design Study Areas Building Footprints
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