Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2002-09RESOLUTION 09-2002 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF MOAB GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, the General Plan is an official statement of goals and policies for future growth of the city of Moab, and, WHEREAS, the General Plan is a tool to minimize land use problems and facilitate orderly community growth, and, WHEREAS, the general plan supports the maintenance of the area's natural integrity and the improvement of quality of life for Moab City residents, and, WHEREAS, the City of Moab has invited resident participation through noticed public workshops and public hearings, and, WHEREAS, the Utah State Code at section 10-9 301 calls for municipalities to prepare and adopt a comprehensive long-range plan for the use of land within their junsdiction, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moab Governing Body that the City of Moab approves the General Plan Amendment as written and presented and hereby adopts the General Plan as amended for the City of Moab See Attached General Plan Amendment PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Governing Body of the City of Moab in open session this 14th day of May 2002 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon presentation A Fl EST ,,i).(Locgoz,,, a., IL_ Rachel Ellison Dave Sakrision City Recordei Mayor Resolution $09 2002 welcome to Moab and the Sparash valley Moab/ Grand County North Corridor Gateway General elan Ani,gndrtlerit PrVared bY Four Comers Planning, Inc. in association with Charles Zucker and Gene Moser Apnl 4, 2001 CITY OF MOAB/ GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN — A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Table of Contents [April4, 20011 Page I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Authorization 1 B. Applicability 1 C. Why plan? 2 D. The planning process 2 E. Vision statement 2 II. EXISTING CONDITIONS 3 A. Base economy: hospitality 3 B. The setting 3 C. Physical constraints 6 D. Grand -fathered uses and Signs 6 E. Public facilities and services 7 F. Existing zoning pattern 7 III. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 8 A. Land use 8 B. Corridor design character and quality 8 C. Public facilities and services 11 D. Communication, coordination and cooperation 11 IV. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN 12 A. Introduction 12 B. "Tourist Commercial' future land use category 12 C. 'Specially Planned Area' future use category 12 V. NEXT STEPS 13 A. Broken 'window panes' 13 B. Entrance features around bridge and S.H. 12W Highway 128 13 C. Non -conforming buildings and signs 13 D. Rezoning of the study area 13 E. Options for slowing traffic and enhancing corridor appeal F. Pathways 14 G. Site development standards 14 H. Significant current issues 14 I. Public services alternatives 14 J. Gateway task force 14 VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY 14 VII. APPENDICES 15 A. List of citizen participants 15 B. Future Land Use Plan Map 15 CITY OF MOAB/ GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN I INTRODUCTION The natural environment and the character of development along the Highway 191 'North Comdor• entrance to the City of Moab provide visitors with their first and lasting impressions of the Moab/Grand County community Therefore the type and style of penndted development is of concem to all citizens This Plan presents the community vision regarding land use preferences and development design standards related to streetscape appearance, rather than to specific architectural design Authority The Utah Code authonzes sties and counties to plan their communities as provided in Tdle 10 and 17 respectively, of the Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended and more specifically in Municipal:6es Title 10, Chapter 9 Land Use Development and Management Utah Code which was revised in 1991 and became effective on July 1 1992 Counties Title 17, Chapter 27, Land Use Development and Management Utah Code Appltcabilrty The North Comdor Gateway Plan applies to lands along Highway 191 North as shown on the map below including but not limited to (1) Lands wrthin 500 feet of the highway, (2) Parcels or portions of parcels with highway frontage between the entrance to Arches National Park and Moab crty Inds and (3) The Atlas properties The Plan shall not be Interpreted to support addrhonal development on lands with slopes in excess of 30% or on top of the surrounding escarpments City of Moab/ Grand bounty North Corndor Gateway Study Area MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 1 q'kia- I Introduction Why Plan? Land use planning is a means of achieving community goals through citizen participation and rational decision making consistent with a desired community image It is fiscally responsible to base public and pnvate finance decisions on land use planning Both public and pnvate investment can yield greater benefits where there is an orderly reliable program for development The North Comdor Gateway Plan is intended to provide guidance for investment decisions that must be made by UDOT local service providers and individual landowners Planning occurs with or without a coordinated, community planning effort All land use decision -making whether accomplished by individuals or as a community, constitutes 'planning' — these decisions affect everyone in the community Planning affects people s homes and investments, their peace and enjoyment the cost of Irving, and overall quality of life With effective, coordinated planning, a community can achieve its preferred future Without effective coordinated planning, the future of a community is determined solely through individual decision -making that may seek to achieve personal goals without necessanly considenng community interests or those of the neighbors The Planning Process The North Comdor Gateway Plan was developed based on the results of a comdor planning study completed through and intensive, two-day public participation process — October 25-26 2000 Consultants Charles Zucker, en Uri3an Designer from Washington, D C facilitated the project with assistance from Gene Moser of the Utah Local Govemments Trust and Richard Gnce of Four Comers Planning The Consultants used urban design processes and public participation to resolving area planning issues The public sessions were well attended by the City and County officials the general! public, property owners and citizens with design interests and/oi training Citizen participation records are included as Appendix 'A' The Daft Plan was initially reviewed in a joint City/County Planning Commission meeting held on December 6, 2000 as a prelude to the public heanng adoption process t Comrnuntty Identity and Vrston Staternent Moab is not just another tounst town — rt is bolls a community and a tounst hub Moab is a people place a 'base camp', and an oasis offenng refuge from the somewhat hostile surrounding environment People come here pnmanly for what is around rt It has a diversity of people and views, and uniqueness of charactenstics and scenic features that distinguishes rt from other places linkages between Moab — the 'Hub' — and the surrounding outdoor opportunities via paths, bike trails, roads, streets and highways are key to the area s identity Moab is an uncommon and unknown place that newcomers often feel they have somehow 'discovered' Some stay and call rt their own, only to later discover that rt is not a place without problems There is a pronounced imbalance between salaries, housing costs and the cost of living —the needs of service workers often go unmet The diverse opinions held by Its Citizens make It difficult to establish a common vision for the community Heavy Wdx traffic through the heart of the City makes it somewhat less fnendly than rt might be to pedestrians (residents and visitors alike) Some find the built environment to be somewhat stenle and unimaginable — it has been described as a 'hodge-podge' Others relish the mut of styles for the diversity and self-expression rt represents Even so the charactenstics of the gateway comdor that are attractive to the community citizens tend to be somewhat the same as those that are attractive to visitors This Plan focuses on improving the attractiveness of the community to support the quality of fife for long-term residents and all aspects of the loot! economy The following statement summarizes the community vision for the comdor MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN Apnl 4, 2001/ PAGE 2 col I Introduction MOAB/ GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY VISION STATEMENT As the pnmary gateway to Moab — the community and the resort — the north comdor should be welcoming and fnendly to pedestnans, bikers, residents, and visitors alike The built environment should protect and complement Moab's unique character, promote economic opportunity, demonstrate community pnde and offer a positive first Impression, without inhibrbng design creativity II. EXISTING CONDITIONS Base Economy Hospitality In the last decade since the closing of many mining operations, the economic base of the City of Moab and Grand County has gone through a transition from more emphasis on a stnctly resource extractive based economy to one that now includes a small regional service based economy According to the Cdy of Moab General Plan and the Grand County General Plan in the last 10 years the local economy has transforrned Into a tounsm community According to the Moab General Plan The Crty has become the hub for visitors to stay while they visit the wealth of beautiful scenic attractions and recreation sites such as Canyonlands and Arches National Park The Setting North of the River The character of lands in the study area north of the rarer is predominantly rural in nature, despite the presence of a post-industnal site, and a few campgrounds and outfitters North of the Colorado River, a highway traveler senses the approach to Moab while enjoying long views of Moab and the Spanish Valley, the I aSal Mountains in the distance, the East and West Portals of the Colorado River and the adjacent escarpments However, rt is not until one reaches the Colorado Bndge that there is a sense of amval South of the River In contrast, a developing tourist and accommodations area charactenze lands south of the river Several new motels and recreational facilities, including a water slide and a scenic tram, are already present and/or under construction it seems Gear that vacant areas between new developments veil soon see additional tounst accommodations, services and facility development Front Door— The First Impression The North Corridor Gateway may be accurately described as the 'Front Door' to the Crty of Moab and the Spanish Valley of Grand County Communities are not unlike individual homeowners in that both generally seek to put their best forward and to create a positive first impression by malung their front yard and front door as attractive as possible This is particularly true when the base economy is hospitality The current condrtion of the North Corridor Gateway offers considerable opportunity for impro ring the first Impression of our community The quality of the comdor experience is diminished by the presence of a senss of broken windowpanes — to writinue the analogy to a home and a homeowner The good news is that most of these problems may be easily repaired Consider the following observations, some of which apply to areas already included in the City MOAT/GRAND COUNTY Nog ni CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 3 GIA11% II Existing Conditions A Atlas tailings Soon after passing the entrance to Arches National Park residents and visitors alike are treated to a spectacular escarpment - framed view of Moab and the Spanish Valley with the La Sal Mountains in the distance Unfortunately the view is marred by the intrusion of the atlas tailings pile As this area is reclaimed screening of some sort will be needed Landscaping perhaps with a picnic area could solve this problem B Atlas mill site Next the traveler is treated to a panoramic view — the oasis of Moab and the Spanish Valley Again the scene is flawed by the presence of the Atlas Mill Site another screening opportunity C Hill of dirt Approaching the Colorado River and one of the Valleys most prominent geologic features the east portal, we find an RV Park that is busy planting trees and making the parks as attractive and desirable as possible However adjacent to the highway piles of dirt occupy the foreground and there is a large sign in the background Landscaping, perhaps with a picnic area could solve this problem D Signage blocking portal Closer still to the river and the portal signage looms large partially blocking view of the portal A lower and somewhat smaller sign in this location would seem more appropriate Perhaps, a monument - style sign built on a base of sandstone would better frt into the environment At a minimum signage should not block views of the area s assets IC , .. al aia, • MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 4 II Existing Conditions E Colorado nver bndge The bndge serves as a distinctive focal point and provides a sense of amval Opportunities exist to make the bndge more of a celebration more eye catching This could be accomplished with landscaping on either end flags along the badge and/ar monuments of some sort on each side at either end of the bndge etc F Intersection w/S H 128 Amving at the intersection with State Highway 128, travelers find a stark intersection — no landscaping no welcome signs no directions no kiosk nothing A spot that could be finished to create a special Sense of place is instead lust another intersection G Power lines Next power Imes assume the prominent visual perspective and Interrupt view of the west wall and the west portal Vaned roof lines on the existing motel help to break up rts mass Power Imes were recently relocated at great private expense and may be Impossible to underground given the fad that they are high voltage Imes Nonetheless opportunities for removing anything that blocks pnncrpal views should be pursued when possible H Light tndustnal use Light industnal uses are best located away from the front door Abundant land dedicated to light induslnal use is available south of Moab along Highway 191 in the County's HC District While relocation of this facility is desirable, it may not be practical Again an opportunity exists for screening MOAS/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PUN Apnl 4, 2001/ PAGE 5 El Existing Conditions I More power lines 3 dirt Notice the new motel with unfinished landscaping — it could also use some awnings around windows and doors to add visual distinction Again power lines Gutter the view Also, notice the sidewalk located directly adjacent to the highway travel lanes Except for downtown commercial areas sidewalks and trails are best separated from the travel lane by green space Pedestnans are safer and feel more comfortable using segregated walkways J Final approach & un-defined access As one makes the final approach to the City and the pnmary pedestnan area an open gravel -parting apron is presented on the left Gravel parking areas without access control to the door of commercial uses tend to be among the least attractive of commercial streetscapes Ingress and egress should be defined and limited, and a landscaped stnp (15' wide and 3' high) should be added parallel to the highway Physical Constraints The study area is generally bounded geographically by escarpments and by the physical constraints posed by the 100-year fioodplain and/or high ground water Growth in the study area is limited by these physical constraints In addition little opportunity for growth is available to the north past the tailings, due to lack of private property South of the Colorado River, development of properties along the southwest side of Highway 191 is constrained by the presence of a high groundwater table which is encountered to the rear or along the west side of these properties `Grand fathered' Uses and Signs There are a few light industnal-type uses in the area and some relatively large signs that are inconsistent with Moab/ Grand County North Comdor Gateway Vision Statement Light industnal uses tend to be incompatible with residential and tounst accommodations uses, and they are better located south of the City along Highway 191 South where a substantial neighborhood of similar uses has developed Where relocation is impractical screening may be needed Also, then: are a number of signs along the comdor that partially obscure or othervnse detract from the area's pnncipal scenic assets — the escarpments, east portal, and long views Utah state law places seven; limitations on the ability of local governments to phase out non -conforming signs If a crty or county prevents a billboard company from maintaining, repainng, or restonng a billboard the actions constitute acquisition by limitecl domain t In other words, the sign owner must be financially compensated for the loss of the sign i Utah Code, Tidt 17, §17-27-407(3) and Title 10 §10-9-407(3) MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PUN Apnl 4, 2001/ Page 6 qs�� II Existing Conditions Public Facfhtzes and Services Alternative service providers Public service alternatives available include the City of Moab Grand County and the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency The City of Moab provides a full complement of public services including street maintenance water and sewer services, police protection, parking and traffic control parks and recreation planning and zoning building inspections, and etc Sales taxes and user fees fund City services Grand County provides road maintenance limited police protection and traffic control planning and zoning building inspections and etc Property taxes Impact fees and user fees fund county services Grand Water and Sewer Service Agenda provides sewer services pursuant to a treatment agreement wrth the Crty of Moab and water services to lands within rts service area Property taxes and user fees fund the agency UDOT traffic study Heavy truck traffic through the condor and the City of Moab is a major impediment to pedestnanism and the development of a strong retail sales tax base The negative impact of the truck traffic on the local economy should not be underestimated Communrhes across the country have found that in order to create a surces ful people -place rt is important to create an environment that is fnendly to pedestnans — the creation of an environment conducive to pedestnan-related activities is the key to economic success The traffic study should cons,der any and all feasible alternative solutions (e g , truck by-pass underpass) to this problem as well as possible disincentives (e g tolls weigh station, restnctrve speeds) If trucks are rerouted around the Cdy d will be critical for land use along the route to be tightly controlled in order to avoid creating commercial competition Commercial uses and commercial zoning should be reserved for people places UDOT highway bid, pending UDOT is currently soliciting bids for the reconstruction of Highway 191 between the Crty of Moab and the Colorado River Bodge A two-lane highway would require a 5a-foot nght-ot-way however a four -lane highway would require 84-foot nght of way This Plan provides an opportunely for the Moab/ Grand County commundy to influence the type of improvements selected for the highway comdor Arches visitor's center and access relocation Arches National Park is vrorkdng on a plan to relocate its visitor's center as park visitation has exceeded capacity of the present facdrty Along with the relocation of the visitor's center, plans are underway to relocate the principal access to a location somewhat closer to the City of Moab The new aroogs point may make alternate transportation between the Crty and the Park more feasible Existing Zoning Pattern Current County zoning in the study area is defined according to the Grand County Land Use Code, and includes • LI Light Industnal applicable to the Atlas Mill and Tailings Site • HC, Highway Commercial, applicable to the RV Parks north of the Colorado River and properties south of the Colorado River within 500 feet of the Highway, and • RG Range and Grazing applicable to fringe areas around the above areas MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN Apnl 4, 2001/ PAGE 7 clea III. Goals and Objectives • i ,: • _ - • a � Ie ,.sw ncwarc r. The entire cortidor tooth of the Colorado River Bridge, including 4-lane highuuy with the principal design elements _ a people place Objectives: 1. Accentuate natural features a. Open lines of sight_ b. Eliminate visual obstructions to lines of sight. c. Maintain visual connection with the rim. d. Promote pleasing night lighting, e. Protect sensitive lands, inducing escarpments and ridgelines. 2. Create entrance experience and feeling. a. Slow traffic by lowering speed limits and narrowing the view conidor with landscaping. b. Create a positive gateway experience by landscaping and othenwise enhancing the S.H. 128/ Highway 191 intersection and on both sides of the Colorado River Bridge to create a distinctive sense of place and arrival. c. Provide access to river (e.g. beach by lions park and downstream along north side of river). d. Incorporate open spaces in reclaimed taiings area plan. e. Screen tailings clean up project and direr incompatible uses. MOMS/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN Aprll 4, 2001/ PAGE In. Goals and Objectives 3. Enhance alternate transit modes and establish new connections. a. View Moab a transit hub. b. Create distinctive multi -use pathways and connections. c. Ensure safety. 4. Establish a sense of visual coherence. a. Create a landscape frontage zone through corridor with due consideration to water conservation — tall native grasses may be used effectively. b. Include a median that will serve as pedestrian safety zone if the highway is developed as a four -lane highway. Two-lane cross -sedan r Four -lane cross-section with landscaped median c. Adopt building setback (build -to lines) that promote consistent front building lines. d. Establish parking lot location and design criteria that promote corridor development as a people -place rather than a car -place. �t itDni wiTrim Design parting along highway Nic• this. Not Ec e. Subdivide parking lots into smaller elements. f. Screen incompatible uses. g. Clean-up clutter and disturbed sites. h. Work with sign owners to promote conformance. i. Relocatefunderground power linee. 1r NOAS/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 10 a1•4a m Goals and Objectives 5 Maintain environmental quality a Limit impervious surfaces, excavation and disturbance b Treat street and parking lot runoff c Protect adjacent wildlife and conservation area d Protect historic drainage pattems e Mitigate construction impacts f Protect water resources, including sources C. Public Facditnes and Services Goal Provide adequate and affordable public facilities and services that are compatible with cdy infrastructure Adequate and affordable public facilities and services are critical to the success of the Plan The area must be served by central sewer facilities and culinary water The land area available is simply not sufficient to accommodate individual sewage disposal systems (IUDS" systems serving an intensive urban land use pattern over the long tens Use of such systems threatens ground water quality and the delicate ecosystem of the adjacent wetlands and preserve The County and the special service district cannot provide the same level of public services that can be provided by the City, which has sales and lodging taxes as an additional funding source Objectves. 1. Establish uniform infrastructure standards, regardless of jurisdiction 2 Encourage cross or through -access Connections to adjacent areas, when? possible 3 Pantidpate, acutely, in UDOT oomdorrand traffic planning D. Communication, Coordination and Cooperation Goal Achieve the goals and objectives of this Plan through communication, coordination and cooperation r Considerable cooperation will be needed for the community to reach its goals — cooperation by and among stakeholders (i e , landowners and interested citizens) and local govemments Communication is usually the key to understanding, dispute resolution, cooperation, and coordination Accordingly it is recommended that a noMegislaQve task force — the Gateway Task Force — be appointed to include landowners, city and county government representatives, and citizen representatives The Gateway Task Force should meet regularly and take a primary responsibility for implementation of Um Plan The Task Force could provide regular progress reports to the City and County Planning and Zoning Commissions during regulariy scheduled joint Commission meetings Objectives: 1. Continue joint pluming 2. Create a naNapisietive stakeiwlders group to serve a communications hub 3. Address current issues oolaboratively, including a. Tangs —removal and reuse, b. New Arches visitors center and aooess road, c. UDOT traffic study, and d. UDOT corridor ptmmig options NOAD/GRAND COUNTY NORTH ONUUDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 11 a.a IV. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN IV. Future Land Use Plan Introduction North Comdor Gateway Area's future land use pattern is mtended to preserve the area's distinctively different established character— north and south of the Colorado River Bridge Open spaces, range lands, low -density residential, reclamation activities, and minimal services will continue to characterize the area north of the bridge A tourist hospitality zone, include accommodations and related fadlilies will dominate areas south of the bndge Thus, the Future Land Use Plan (attached as Appendix -B, is based in large part on histonc land use patterns, with a view to the future In addition, a suggested Maximum Density of dwellmg units is recommended per given quantity of land area In all cases, the impact of allowable uses should be relative to that of the maximum allowable residential density Implementation of the Plan may be achieved through the use of a two (2) future land use categories, which will serve as the guide to the creation of new zoning categories Tourist Commercial (TC) Future Land Use Category The TC' Future Land Use Category shall be applied to specific areas so designated on the Future Land Use Plan Permitted UseS in the TC' Future Land Use Category may indude small foot -print, tounst-oriented oommenaal uses and services such as the following and similar uses motels and hotels, restaurants, sporting goods stores, bookfcard/gift shops, small grocery stores, gasoline service stations, general merchandise, museums and galleries, art or photography studios, bakeries, ice cream shops, bed and breakfasts, multi -family dwellings, home occupations, business and professional offices, and mixed uses as well as customary accessory uses. Conditional UseS in the TC Category may indude the following and similar uses outfitters and guides as well as customary accessory uses. Uses on Review in the TC Category may include the following and similar uses. outdoor recreabonal uses as well ass customary accessory uses Maximum Density of dwelling units shall not exceed 15 units per acre MaximuneDensdy of all other land uses shall be limited based on a formula that ensures the intensity of land use on a given site vnll be similar to that of the allowable residential development Specially Planned Area (SPA) Future Land Use Citegory The 'SPA' Future Land Use Category shall be applied to specific areas so designated on the Future Land Use Plan Pnor to the transformation of Grand County into a hospitality -based economy, lands In this area were used for mining or mming-related activities. The lands currently contain unsightly tailings piles, an abandoned mill sde, and other remnants from the mining era These visually prominent areas along the 'mar entry to Moab and the Spanish Valley are no longer appropriate for mining, industrial activities, or other relatively high impact uses Plans are undenvvay to remove the large tailings piles and to cleanup the mill site, however, these reclamation and ['mediation &divilies am expected to take up to 15-20 years During the deanup period, d will be important to screen these activities from view along the highway Given the long time frame projected for the cleanup, rt is impossible to accurately identify future eommumty needs and appropriate land uses for these properties. Under these dramistances future land use planning is premature Allowable uses shall be designated for the SPA Category that permit a minimal, interim economic use for the land, and accommodate the anticipated redamstion and remednation activities More spedfic land uses should be detemmined following site -specific future land use planning as pert of a General Plan amendment In the interim, land uses in the TPA' Future Land Use Category may include the following and similar uses single-family dwellings, home occupations, perks and open space, as well as customary accessory uses Conddtonal Uses in the SPA Category may indude the fallowing and similar uses reclamation and remediation activities, outdoor recreational uses, and customary accessory uses. Maximum Density of dwelling units shall not exceed one (1) dwelling and per fire (5) acmes of land — this density is based on the minimal residential density permitted in other County districts and on adjacent lands rather than on preferred land use Community preference, at this Ume, is that the land be restored to a relatively natural state and preserved as open space Mandatory PUD clustering of all such residential density will be required on time 20 percent of the property that is least visible from high public use areas MOAT/GRAND coUTAY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY WAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 12 - e% V Next Steps V. NEXT STEPS A Broken "window panes" 1 The minor scenic comdor problems identified in Existing Conditions may be repaired relatively easily It will require local governments and citizens working cooperatively with individual landowners 2 The City and County may have a financial role to play — perhaps the City and County could budget a small amount of funds on an annual basis for scenic improvements to the North Comdor Gateway B Entrance features around bndge and S H 128f Highway 128 1 Hire a landscape architect to review alternatives and prepare a specific plan to a Enhance and make the bndge and intersection to make them more interesting, b Create a distinctive sense of amval and place, and c Connecting the bridge and the river to landscaped plazas at each end of the bndge as a part of intersection enhancements 2 UDOT may be able to help pay for part of these improvements Likewise, the Moab Chamber of Commerce or the Grand County Travel Council may be possible funding sources Area landowners may also be interesting direct or financial assistance C Non -conforming buildings and signs It will be important to help owners of non- conforming uses and signs to understand the adverse effects that these uses have on surrounding properties and the community in general Owners should be encouraged to voluntarily take the necessary steps to bnng fon-conforming uses into compliance with this community plan Utah state law places limitslptions available for local govemment to deal with non -conforming sign issues R may be necessary in some instances to compensate landowners who give up non -conforming signs D Rezoning of the study area 1. SPA, Specially Manned Area District Rezone the LI, Light Industnal area north of the badge and as shown on the Future Land Use Map to the new zoning category of SPA, Specially Planned Area 2 TC, Tourist Commercial District Rezone the HC, H hway Commercial area north iie and south of the bridge JIM llni_"�rrf that are cu�gzot C.d to the new zoning category of TC, Tourist Commercial, as shown on the Future Land Use Map E Options for slowing traffic and enhancing comdor appeal 1 Reduce speed limit Opbons for slowing traffic through the comdor include working with UDOT to lower the speed limit 2 Boulevard Add a landscaped pedestrian 'safety zone' median to the highway rf it is to be four -lane highway The addition of median would tend to skive traffic and provide a safety zone to make it easier for pedestrians and bikers to cross the highway 3 Landscape frontage zone. Use multiple lines of extensive landscaping, between road and pathway sections, to create a sense of enclosure along the corridor — like entering into a long room Travel speeds tend to decrease when a road is visually narrowed with landscaping and/or a median Plant selection for the frontage zone should emphasize xedscape or low water use plaits The landscaping does not necessanly have to include trees, although trees may be effective provided sufficient water is available Alternatives to trees include large, decorative grasses and boulders HOAR/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN Apr/ 4, 2001/ page 13 olva V Next Steps F Pathways. Conned the area to Moab via grade- and honzontally-separated multi -use paths or trails along both sides of the highway, along the nver, and throughout the study area as shown on the future land use maps The form or surface finish of the path or trail may change along the eomdor, or it may remain the same, depending on community preference Frequent highway crossings, from one side of the highway to the other, should be provided as well as linkages between trails G Srte development standards Promote human scale, pedestnan- and bike- fnendly development 1. Mass and scale Break up mass and scale with vaned roonines, wall offsets at frequent intervals, and venation in color 2 Setbacks Avoid a suburban feet on the south side of the Colorado River and create a sense of connectedness by maintaining a undorm front, build -to, building line —150 feet from centerline on southwest side of highway and 100 feet from centerline on the northwest side North of the Colorado River, minimum setbacks should increased to perhaps as high as 200 feet m keeping with the goal of preserving rural character 3. Landscaping Establish landscaping standards for new buildings and parking lots in order to soften building mass and to make parlung lots more people friendly — more like 'car parks' than parking lots 4 Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting should be limited to that necessary for the intended purpose — no more and no less. All such lighhng should utilize full cut-off fixtures Lighting that screams and overwhelms the night and the night sky will not be permitted i Signage Establish sign standards that provide reasonable land use identification and illumination without blocking views of the landscape or adversely affecting the night sky H Significant current issues. Current issues with potentially broad -reaching implications include the UDOT Corridor Improvements Bid Process, the UDOT Traffic Study, Arches National Park Visitors Center and Access Relocation, and the Arches National Park Water and Sewer Service Extension City and County officials are encouraged to become actively involved in these decisions with a view taiaird promoting the community preferences described in this Plan I. Public services alternatives City and County officials need to work with the landowners and G W S S.A. to establish common infrastructure design standards and to ensure adequate and affordable services and facildkes J Gateway task force Finally, it is recommended that a non -legislative Gateway Task Force be appointed to include landowners, city and eouMy govemment representatives, and citizen representatives The Gateway Task Force should take a lead role and serve as a catalyst for implementation VI. BISLIOGRAPHY A. Planning for Prosperity- Building Successful Communbes in the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Business Council,1997 B Deakig with Change kr the Connecticut Rrvier Vallar• A Design Manual for Conservation and Development, Professor Bob O Yaro, December 1990, Massachusetts Department, Uncoln Institute of Land Policy and the Environmental Law Foundation C Visions For New American Dream, Anton Clarence Nelessen, APA Planners Press, Chicago, Illinois and Washington, D C ,1fl3 MOAB/GRAND COUNTY NORTH CORRIDOR GATEWAY PLAN April 4, 2001/ PAGE 14 4 ' • V VII. APPENDICES A Crbzen Parbcrpabon Records VII Appendices The two-day public participation phase of the planning protect was well attended by community members and property owner While few persons were able to attend all sessions, participants included the following Bill Love Genny Carlson Karla Hancock Nate Knight Brent Williams Hans Weibel Kathenne Hunter Paul J Moms Constance Janke J J Wang Kim Schappert Petra Hegger Corky Brewer Jeff Switch Kyle Bailey Phil Gwenlish D L Taylor Jeff Whrtney Launn Johnson Rex Tanner Dale Pierson Jennifer Redding Lillian Makeda Richard B Robertson Dave Olsen Jerry McNeely Lisa Church Rob Sweeten Dave Wood Jim Farrell Mackay Edwards Rocky Barresan Debbie Gilger Jim Webster Marron Delay Rory Tyler Donna Metzler Joseph McNeal Max Young Roscuy Bonreson Franklin Seal Judy Carmichael Melissa Miller Russ Van Koch Gary Carmichael Kola Hunter Michaelene Susanne Mayberry Crary DevaIle Karen Jones Pendleton Susie Hamngton Gary Walters Karen Robinson Murry Tyler Virginia Carlson B Future Land Use Plan Map (attached) NOAO/GRAND COUNTY NORTH OORRIDOR GATEWAY FLAN April 4,1001/ PAGE 15 1,4 City of Moab/Grand County North Corridor Gateway Future Land Use Plan Appendix "B11 Legend: [April 4, 2001 ] N • Proposed Tnlis S Linkages Campgrounds !Novi Arches Aocess Study Area Soundary Tourist Commercial (TC) future Land Use District Specially Planned Area (SPA) Future Lend Use District R0, Range and Grazing Zone District my of Moth • Proposed Arches Visitors' Center A/ Roads csnegra►ey by Orend County, Osearaphle InNmlahn Systems 121 East Center toast Mesa, UT 11532 436.259.1313 Veke, or 435.219.2151 fax Printed by Richard Ones, four Comers Planning Inc Aril te, 2001 DISCLAIMER: This map was argoted pursuant to Utah Coda Annotated 1153, a tiled. Section 1T•27d02, et aR., for the purpossa set forth therein and to Implement Ih. an, as an amendment be the General Plan. This map le booed upon Information ►revlded by flood moords- Neither the City of Moab, Grand County rue Pout Camara ►unntne Ins., assumes any Hannay for errors, omuelons, variations, paps, or avenges. Net* of Clertflea0en: 'orbits Land Use Rounded's Include lands within 600 ft. M Nllhwey R•454N boundaries; oxoapt wham gold boundaries appear to fellow property, erection, quarter soden, and Ne. Ilnes.