7B, Accept B2 District Implementation Plan and Order B2 District Feasibility Study

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COUNTY RD E (B-2 DISTRICT) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN • There was recognition of the Holiday Inn site as a prominent parcel regarding the overall development/redevelopment of the district. • There was a common desire for and expectation of some level of City investment in the corridor. • There was relatively wide variation regarding the perception of current traffic conditions in the corridor. Some feel traffic operates acceptably,while others see significant deficiencies. Not surprisingly,those that perceive deficiencies are more interested in seeing traffic-related improvements. • There was concern with ambiguous traffic control at Pot O' Gold Bingo entrance off of Connelly Street. • There was wide acknowledgement of the benefits associated with an additional eastbound left turn lane on County Road E to Lexington Avenue. • Regarding aesthetics,two types of preferences were expressed;proper maintenance of what is already in place,and upgrading with additional streetscape improvements. • While there was no sweeping consensus,the five-lane option was generally the best received alternative. • Most participants expressed concern with the perceived risk associated with a large up-front investment for an extensive corridor improvement approach. 3.4. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION(JULY 25, 2012) The primary purpose of this meeting was to advise Council regarding the findings of the public engagement efforts to that point,including the two CAC meetings and initial one-on- one meetings with local business representatives. The three improvement concepts described previously were also presented and used in the discussion. In addition to a review and discussion of the public engagement efforts to date,the Council was asked to consider the following broader questions which had emerged from that process: • What is the Council's current vision for the B-2 District relative to the vision reflected in the 2008 Guiding Plan? • Should changes or improvements along County Road E be more oriented towards existing land use conditions or towards a long term vision for the corridor? • Does the Council prefer a more controlled planning approach to the corridor or a more market-driven approach? • How involved should the City be in implementing infrastructure improvements within private property(such as coordinated access improvements)? Prepared by:Bolton&Menk,Inc. Project No.T16.104355 County Rd E(B-2 District)Implementation Plan-Page 5