Tools for a Transit Oriented Community Mt. Lebanon From Plan to Practice

Mt. Lebanon Comprehensive Plan adopted December 2000 Movement of People and Goods Recommendations and Implementation Strategies Objective: Advance proposed local improvements to the regional transportation network that will allow residents to travel more efficiently and safely.

Specific Action Items Continue the efforts to establish a transit oriented district focused around the Mt. Lebanon T Station which would include high intensity commercial and employment uses along with moderate to high-density residential uses. Coordinate with the Port Authority of Allegheny County regarding future improvements at the T Station.

Specific Action Items Promote the development of the parcel adjacent to the T Station consistent with the Chan Kreiger Study.* *1995 Strategic Plan for Washington Road Mixed residential, office and retail

Zoning Ordinance Update September 2005 Planned Mixed Use Development District Overlay Specific purposes Encourage private development activity in conjunction with public mass transit station sites Reduce automobile transportation demand by locating housing near commercial and mass transit facilities

Zoning Ordinance Update September 2005 Facilitate pedestrian circulation and access to transportation, shopping recreation, natural features and other amenities. Provide a maximum choice in the types of environment and occupancy types and tenure

Uses Townhouse Multi-family Multi-family, Multi-story Any use authorized in the CBD Open spaces and recreation areas Child Day Care Center

Standards Site areaone (1) acre Area Standards40% open space as a percentage of total site area. This shall be deemed to include open space on levels other than ground level (*this is density control) Building Grouping buildings shall be oriented to insure adequate light and air, to avoid undue exposure to loading or Parking Facilities and to preserve visual and auditory privacy between buildings

Standards Building Height100 feet may be increased if one or more of the following is provided:

Sense of Place Orientation of all Buildings to protect principal views through the site. Reduced Building volume at Building Heights above eighty (80) feet. Provision of a facility available to the public such as a public observation deck at a Building Height above one hundred (100) feet. Provision of a Street level pedestrian plaza or other open space accessible to the general public and containing one or more features such as Gardens, fountains, sculpture or other art forms. Pedestrian connection between buildings, parking areas and mass transit stops. Subsurface concourse or bridge connection to other buildings.

Parking Two-Family Dwellings and townhouse Units shall have a minimum of two (2) Parking Spaces per Dwelling Unit of which one (1) shall be covered or enclosed. Multi-Family Dwellings and Multi-Family, Multi-Story Dwellings shall have a Minimum of One (1) Parking Space per Dwelling Unit which shall be in a Garage. Parking requirements for Commercial Uses shall be as set forth in §817 of this Chapter. For Commercial Uses in which applicable parking ratios are established by reference to zoning districts, the ratios set forth for the Commercial Business District shall apply.

Parking Parking Space for the storage of residents recreational and Other Vehicles shall be provided and screened in accordance with §816 & §817 of this Chapter. The Commission may require such additional parking, loading and service Areas for recreational facilities as shall be required to meet the needs of residents and other potential users. Parking facilities shall be designed to provide convenient, safe, secure access to the main structure. Access to residential units shall be protected from inclement weather conditions. A maximum of one Garage is authorized for each Structure in which There is a residential use

Parking Parking Facilities shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural character of the Planned Mixed Use Development. The imaginative use of walls, Fences, land forms and planting to screen Motor Vehicles is encouraged.

Open Space Open space shall be designed to encourage: safe comfortable pedestrian movement connection with nearby commercial, residential and transit facilities imaginative use of night lighting, benches and other open space furniture, pavement textures, water fountains, art forms, shade structures and the like.

LRT Air Rights Meeting May 13, :00 to 5:00 pm 1. Presentation of Existing Conditions Drawings and Model (Barry/Jeff) 2. Working Session on Possible LRT Infrastructure and Operational Enhancements 3. Working Session on Possible Development Alternatives 4. Next Steps

LRT Air Rights Public Workshop July 12, :00 to 5:00 pm The goal of this workshop is to share ideas for the Mt. Lebanon Station air rights project to ensure that the project is one that benefits the Mt. Lebanon community and all parties involved. The discussion portion of the agenda will be used to solicit public input and ideas related to a development project for the site and identify any issues or concerns related to these ideas. The concepts and visions developed at this meeting will serve as a basis for moving forward toward the drafting of a Request for Proposals for the project.

LRT Air Rights Public Workshop July 12, :00 to 5:00 pm 1:00 to 2:30pm Meeting with Mt. Lebanon Residents a. Overview (Long) b. Discussion –I. Strengths –II. Weaknesses/Concerns –Ill. Visions/Refinements 3:00 to 4:30pm Meeting with Uptown Business Leaders a. Overview (Long) b. Discussion –I. Strengths –II. Weaknesses/Concerns

Mt. Lebanon Air Rights Development Project Public Meeting Comments Vision/Uses: Retail on Parse way Stage buses on Parse Way not on Shady Residential Uses-mostly condo- no more retail Grocery with parking Create a pedestrian connection to the library Pedestrian friendly retail Offices Mixed use – condos/apartments Provide green space

Mt. Lebanon Air Rights Development Project Public Meeting Comments Farmers market- permanent location Theatre- multi use- movies-live theatre Development should fit the character of the community Create a sense of place Everything you need within walking distance Strengths: Mixed use Partnership with Port Authority is a plus for financing Location Potential for increasing tax base Vitality of business district If done correctly could be a model development for other communities to follow Reduced parking requirements due to proximity to transit

Mt. Lebanon Air Rights Development Project Public Meeting Comments Concerns: Parse way appearance Financing Impact on existing homes on Shady Drive East Traffic Construction issues-noise, dust, disruption of services, access to existing residences Phasing Compatibility-visual impact on Shady Drive East Height Role of Alfred Street-needs to be a better connector to Washington Road Need for market study Costs No parallel parking No “big project” look Needs to integrate with existing businesses and properties Parking

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