Chelan PUD Commission Update

Waterfront Planning Process

Public Desires More access to the water

Add adjacent commercial activities

Opportunities for residential Opportunities for residential

Comments about desired development We should seek development that: Provides visual access to water Includes distinctive features Provides opportunities to mix park and commercial activities Doesn’t compromise the loop trail’s function and experience Doesn’t lose intimate atmosphere of riverfront parks

Waterfront Development Concept

Waterfront Mixed Use District Yes No

Blank Wall Limitations Encouraging interesting streetscapes No blank walls

Park Interface Existing frontage on Orondo Proposed frontage Proposed Riverside Drive Proposed frontage

Benefits of Implementation

Infrastructure Improvements –IAC Grant received to design and permit new moorage at the Orondo Avenue Boat Basin –The City Council is moving forward to relocate our public works operations from the waterfront

Infrastructure Improvements In April, a Growth Management grant was received to define centerline for the development of Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive Process Public meeting held May 2004

Riverside Drive process Focus group meetings were held May through July to obtain additional public input Open House held in July to review alternatives City Council meeting held in July to select a preferred alternative

Riverside Drive Process August – Washington State Transportation Improvement Board grant submitted for the design and construction of Riverside Drive November 11 – TIB decision Timeline if successful: –Summer 2005 – Design (new public process) –2006 – Right of Way acquisition –2007 – Earliest construction