III. AMENDMENTS TO THE CENTRAL CITY PLAN
Central City Plan Policy
Policy 15: GOOSE HOLLOW
Policy 15 (Goose Hollow) of the Central City Plan, adopted by City Council in March, 1988, is amended to read as follows.
Protect and enhance the character of Goose Hollow by encouraging new housing and, commercial and mixed-use development which retains or enhances a sense of community while improving the urban infrastructure to support a more pleasant and livable community.
FURTHER:
- A. Create opportunities for 1,000 new households within the District over the next 20 years. Housing created should provide for those who enjoy a central city location with a neighborhood feel, as well as encourage diversity by attracting families.
- B. Encourage retail and commercial development in mixed-use projects centering on the Civic Stadium and Jefferson Street light rail stations which support the needs of the residential community.
- C. Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections to light rail and throughout the neighborhood.
- D. Emphasize linear corridor boulevards on SW 18th Avenue, Burnside and Jefferson Streets to provide active retail, plazas and other urban amenities.
- E. Provide neighborhood amenities by including small pockets of open space in conjunction with new, high density development.
- F. Create a local streetscape that places importance on the continuity of pedestrian pathways, building lines, street corners, and other important physical design qualities.
The Urban Design Plan Map is a graphic rendition of the Goose Hollow design vision and the desired result of the plan policies.
The Policy 15 Action Chart: Goose Hollow Projects and Programs, part 1
The Policy 15 Action Chart: Goose Hollow Projects and Programs, part 2
(This action chart summarizes projects and programs recommended in the Goose Hollow Station Community Planning Project and adopted by council resolution.)
The Policy 15 Action Chart: Goose Hollow Regulations
(This action chart summarizes recommendations of the Goose Hollow Station Community Planning Project that specify changes in regulations adopted by ordinance amending the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, and Zoning Code.)
Policy 14: DOWNTOWN
(Amend) the Downtown District Action Chart as follows:
- Apply a special building line setback of 10 feet for new development on both sides of Burnside Street between the Park Blocks and I-405.
- Pursue a corridor study that focuses on the development of Burnside Street as a place that integrates pedestrians, cars and bicycles in a quality environment.
- Convert the base zone for landmark buildings on the South side of Burnside Street between SW 12th and SW 14th Avenues from Central Residential (RX) to Central Employment (EX).
- Expand the residential bonus target area to all CX zoned areas inside the Goose Hollow station planning area and the Central City Plan boundary
Policy 17: RIVER DISTRICT
(Amend) the River District Action Chart as follows:
- Apply a special building line setback of 10 feet for new development on both sides of Burnside Street between the Park Blocks and I-405.
- Pursue a corridor study that focuses on the development of Burnside Street as a place that integrates pedestrians, cars and bicycles in a quality environment.
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