Citizens Update for Proposed Mixed-Use Development Madison Road / Besuden Court Hyde Park

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Who we are… Danielle Discepoli Besuden Court Jeff Goulait Zumstein Avenue Neil Dubin Mooney Avenue Leah Dates Burch Avenue Pamela Rosengard Mooney Avenue … and many more concerned neighbors.

Thank you for attending! Meeting Objectives Share information about the plan Express concerns we have heard from the community Explain process for approval / denial Share ways to get involved and voice opinions

Capital Investment Group’s Initial Development Plan and Vision: “Our Vision is to revitalize a blighted and underutilized area of Hyde Park by bringing an upscale mixed use project that will be a shared vision of the community, and will complement the walkability, charm and character of Hyde Park, while incorporating community space, greenspace, and green building standards into our design.” Capital Investment Group’s Initial Development Plan and Vision:

Subject Property Where? The subject property includes: 2654 Madison (site of Guarantee Rate) 2658 Madison (private residence) 2680 Madison (former Pig & Whistle) 2682 Madison (site of LaRosa's) 3636, 3640, 3646, 3648 on Besuden Court. Subject Property

Subject area is within red outline

Proposed Plan What is the proposed plan? Option 1: CIG’s goal is to create a mixed-use building (retail, office, apartments) that consists of: Height: 72 Feet, 6 stories (2 stories of parking & 4 stories of residential) Apartments - 179 units Retail Space - 9,945 SF Office Space - 6,936 SF Parking - 321 Spaces (237 residential, 67 retail, 17 office) Proposed Plan *Plan as of November 2017

Rendering View from Southeast (Busken Bakery) *Renderings as of November 2017

Rendering *Renderings as of November 2017

Rendering View from Northwest (Wasson Way Trail) *Renderings as of November 2017

Split view of building *Renderings as of November 2017

*In order to move forward with the mixed- use project, CIG will need to apply for a zone change Current Zoning

IF THEY ARE NOT APPROVED FOR A PD… Option 2 - Hotel and Office Space

Current Zoning

Citizen Concerns INCREASED TRAFFIC PARKING SIZE AND DESIGN RESIDENTIAL DENSITY DEVELOPMENT PRECEDENT Citizen Concerns

INCREASED TRAFFIC Citizen Concerns One of the most talked about concerns Safety issue for pedestrians and drivers Increased congestion along Madison and surrounding residential streets (ie Zumstein, Mooney, Burch) Proposed vehicle entrance and exit near the Madison/Zumstein intersection Citizen Concerns

PARKING Citizen Concerns Concern for insufficient parking plan Currently 321 parking spaces in the plan 237 for residential apartments (1.32 per unit) 67 retail 17 office Restaurants vs Retail space requirements Citizen Concerns

SIZE AND DESIGN Citizen Concerns Large size and scope of building Lack of architectural articulation or traditional Hyde Park building design Three isolated properties not included in subject property Decrease in property value Long construction process Citizen Concerns

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Citizen Concerns Current calculations show a 471 sq. ft. lot area per dwelling This density is 49% greater than dwelling density allowed in any zoning district outside downtown district Ideal density would be greater than 700 sq. ft. Citizen Concerns

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Citizen Concerns Opens the door for similar projects to continue throughout Hyde Park Possibility of increased number of developments stemming from Rookwood and continuing down Madison Citizen Concerns

Zoning Laws What is Zoning? Zoning regulates the use and development of land. It is designed to place compatible uses together and protect property values by preventing incompatible uses in close proximity to each other. Every property is assigned to a zoning district Zoning Laws § 1400-03. - Purposes

The area in question currently has 3 different zoning districts SF-6 Single Family – 6,000 sq. ft. lot – max building height is 35 ft OL Office Limited – max building height is 45 ft CC-A Commercial Community-Automobile Oriented – max building height is 85 ft Zoning Laws § 1400-11. - Establishment of Zoning Districts

Zoning Laws Applying for a Planned Development (PD) What is a PD? It is a custom zoning district with the allowed uses, density and development regulations specifically tailored to the concept of the PD. Information provided via https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/zoning-administration/zone-change-application-packet/

Zoning Laws What is the process to establish a Planned Development? All zone changes begin with an application to the City by the developer. The Department of City Planning schedules a Staff Conference which is a public meeting to hear opinions on the proposed development. They then prepare a report which includes the public’s comments and professional planning staff analysis. The report contains a recommendation which is submitted to the Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission meetings are open to public and there is an opportunity for comments on each matter. After hearing from the public and Commission discussion, the Planning Commission votes to Approve, Approve with changes, Disapprove, or Postpone the Planning Staff recommendation. Zoning Laws Information provided via https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/zoning-administration/zone-change-application-packet/

What is the process to establish a Planned Development? (cont’d) The next step is a public hearing before the City Council Neighborhoods Committee which also accepts public comment. The Neighborhoods Committee will vote and make a recommendation to City Council. City Council will make the final decision on all zoning petitions. (If the City Planning Commission fails to approve a zone change, City Council must have at least a two‐thirds vote (6) of all members to overrule such failure to approve and adopt the proposed zone change). Zoning Laws Information provided via https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/zoning-administration/zone-change-application-packet/

What does the community want to see for this area of Hyde Park? Scale down of size (ie Townhouses, lower level dwellings, etc.) with a maximum of 4 floors Architecture that blends well with Hyde Park Outdoor café area and Green Space Pedestrian friendly and walkability Safe traffic plan for entrances and exits with a sufficient parking plan

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