City of Port Washington_Downtown Visioning Community Design Solutions

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1 City of Port Washington_Downtown Visioning

2 Project Introduction In the summer of 2014, (CDS) assisted the City of Port Washington, WI with a re-visioning effort for their historic downtown. The City encouraged development along the edge of Lake Michigan, but needed assistance in developing a vision for balancing development, public spaces, and parking. CDS met with multiple Port Washington stakeholders and held a large community input session to gauge the interest and market viability for a wide scope of proposals. Based on public input, CDS developed concepts to a schematic design level and presented them to the Community Development Authority. CLIENT: CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE: CDS DESIGN TEAM: CDS PROJECT MANAGER: CDS DIRECTOR: CDS FACULTY ADVISORS: CITY OF PORT WASHINGTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS: ADVISORS: City Of Port Washington Randy Tetzlaff Nick Zukauskis Anna Doran Ryan Shortridge Amber Piacentine Carolyn Esswein Mark Keane Mike Haggenjos, Chair Tom Mlada, Mayor Mike Ehrlich, Alderman Ruth Lansing, Vice-chair Mary Becker Erica J. Roller Bill Prince Kate Ansay Jason Wittek Missy Larson Rory Pabluski Randy Tetzlaff, Director of Planning and Development 2

3 Index Overall Map Precedent Analysis Public Input Session Jadair_Site 1 Concept Plan Renderings Townhomes_Site 2 Concept Plan Rendering Grocery_Site 3 Concept Plan Renderings Mixed Use_Site 4 Concept Plan Rendering Marina Gateway Concept Plan Rendering Restaurant_Site 5 Concept Plan Rendering

4 Webster St Webster St Overall Map Franklin St Jackson St Pier St Washington St Main St Main St Montgomery St Milwaukee St Wisconsin St Franklin St Lake Street Port Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 - Marina Lot Grand Ave SITE 1 Chestnut St Wisconsin St KEY Development Sites Open Space Wooded Areas 4 Port Washington Visioning

5 Precedent Analysis These two cities were studied because of the similar manner in which they address the waterfront. Both contain a marina as a defining element of the city and are located in a similar climate. From these precedents, public space shaping, as well as material choices, were drawn for the ultimate proposal for Port Washington. Charlevoix, MI Traverse City, MI 5

6 Public Input Session At the public input session, participants were split into groups of 4 to 8 people gathered around tables containing large overall maps and detailed maps of the focus areas. Participants spent minutes per site discussing and sketching potential uses and ideas. At the end of the evening, CDS collected the text and sketches and presented them to the overall group. The following lists represent the concept ideas that were generated by the group. The drawings represent a small sampling of the images created. Site 1 Residential Connect to Grand Avoid isolation No retail, focus retail downtown Performing arts Lofts/artist housing/townhomes Grocery Repair bridge Senior center Creek beautification Site 2 Restaurant/microbrewery Grocery Banquet facility Demolish building Public market Open up to lake Housing on second story Break into multiple buildings Year round patio Replace offices with housing Public use/community center 6

7 Public Input Session Site 3 Banquet center 1-2 Stories Permanent indoor market Condos/mid-rise/ shops Mixed use Combine with gateway project Bike lanes/safety is important Walkup residential Don t block views of lake Site 4 Rental apartments/townhomes Oyster bar/restaurant Small scale Wait on site 2 until this site is done High-end grocery All age recreation Site 5 70% Greenspace with 30% parking Pavers to create a parking/plaza space Ice rink/splash pad Interactive fountain Public art Private use Community sailing center Youth sailboat rental Site 6 Entryway signage Narrow the street Move farmers market to Washington Public space at dead end Add gardens/seating Sports bar Market running 3-4 days a week Move farmers market to dead end by lake Roundabout with public space in center Restaurant along main st Add bike paths Expand farmers market west 7

8 Jadair Site_235 W Grand Avenue SITE CHARACTERISTICS Montgomery St Grand St Milwaukee St Large site setback behind Grand Avenue Alleyway access Wisconsin St Dense wooded area and creek to the south Limited views to the lake Adjacent to the downtown businesses Opportunity for larger scale development because its location would not disrupt the views of surrounding businesses and residences. 8

9 Jadair Site_Site Plan (15) 2 in rea (50) 1 at gra 20,00 W Grand Avenue S Milwaukee Street (15) 2500 sf townhomes with private parking in rear (50) 1250 sf apartments with shared parking at grade 20,000 sf commercial, parking provided 20,000 sf retail/service/assembly (Target Express, Grocer, Theatre) S Wisconsin Street shared green roof space 5) 2500 sf townhomes with private parking rear 0) 1250 sf apartments with shared parking grade,000 sf commercial, parking provided 0,000 sf retail/service/assembly arget Express, Grocer, Theatre) Parking proposed walking path and connection to Inter-urban trail S Wisconsin Street [15] 2,500 sf townhomes with private parking in rear [50] 1,250 sf apartments with shared parking at grade 20,000 sf commercial, parking provided Parking Entry Parking Design Goals: 100 Create an area of dense housing that has access to downtown and the lakefront. Provide greenspace along the creek bed. Pay tribute to the industrial nature that once defined Port Washington ,500 sf = (50) 1250 sf units 50 units x 1.75 stalls per = 87.5 stalls 9 at grade parking under building

10 Jadair Site_View Looking West 10

11 Jadair Site_View Looking East Located near the downtown core and waterfront, though offering only limited views of the lake, this parcel s scale allows for the creation of a large housing development. Two different housing typologies were created: a large six story structure containing loft style apartments with parking on the first floor and a series of row-house style walk-ups with parking in the rear. A third proposal for this site was a 20,000 sf retail building on the corner of Grand and Wisconsin. All of the residential units would have access to a naturalized yard and the creek to the south. 11

12 Townhome Site_218 E Washington Street SITE CHARACTERISTICS Currently vacant restaurant Pier St On-site, surface parking Larger lot with opportunity for outdoor space along with adjacent building development Located adjacent to and across from single family homes Franklin St Washington St 12

13 Townhome Site_Site Plan Pier St [5] 1,200 sf townhomes [5] 1,920 sf townhomes Private parking accessed from rear of units via one-way alley Franklin St One Way Drive Entry Parking Design Goals: Parking Entry Townhome Diagram Washington St Create a housing configuration that meshes into the surrounding fabric, accomodates the tight site constraints, and provides a pedestrian friendly street frontage. Provide lake views where possible

14 Townhome Site_View Looking West on E. Washington Street The surrounding context of this site dictated a small scale residential development. Two sets of townhomes share a common alley that allows access to private garages tucked under the units. Private main entrances face Pier and Washington streets respectively. Balconies in the rear of the units allow for grilling and larger groups, while smaller balconies in the front of the units offer views of the lake and the hill. 14

15 Grocery Site_222 E Main Street SITE CHARACTERISTICS Lakefront property with public access Pier St Unobstructed views of the lake and marina On-site, surface parking Bike and pedestrian path directly to the east of the building Main St 15

16 Grocery Site_Site Plan Pier St Rentable suites ranging from 1,200-2,400 sf -weddings -indoor winter farmers market -conferences and city events -private parties and events for community members Classrooms and meeting space -public meetings -adult/child education and art classes -business meetings/conferences Outdoor Deck Total Building Size = 11,000 sf Community Center and Banguet Hall Total Building Size = 11,000 sf Roof Terrace Classrooms and meeting spaces Community Center w/rentable banguet space Roof Terrace Classrooms and meeting spaces Community Center w/rentable banguet space Design Goals: Community Center and Banguet Hall Outdoor Deck Community Center and Banguet Hall - Rentable suites ranging from sf for small and large events -weddings -indoor winter farmer s market -conferences and city events - private parties and events for community members - Classroom and meeting spaces -public meetings -adult/child education and art classes -business meetings/conferences Provide a multi-use facility that activates the site, adds value to downtown and the lakefront, and accommodates a variety of uses. Potential activities could include weddings, meetings and community events. Define a new look for a structure that has sat vacant for some time. Create new outdoor space associated with building. Main St

17 Grocery Site_View Looking South from E. Washington Street 17

18 Grocery Site_View Looking Northwest A former grocery store, this building has suitable ceiling heights and square footage to act as an event space, be it a wedding, indoor farmers market, or public meeting. The building is re-skinned to give it a contemporary feel and small outdoor gathering spaces have been added to the lakeside of the property. Space within the building would be flexible so that adjacent buildings could use it as flex space for seating and could adapt to groups of different sizes. The form of the building is in unison with the restaurant site which sits to its immediate east. 18

19 Mixed Use Site_301 E Pier Street SITE CHARACTERISTICS Located along a potential gateway into the marina Pier St Unobstructed views of the lake and marina On-site, surface parking Harborview Ln Lake St Large lot with opportunity for outdoor space along with building development Washington St 19

20 Mixed Use Site_Site Plan 3 levels- approximately 8,000 sf each level 1 - Retail on south side Space 1-4,000 sf Space 2-1,800 sf Space 3-1,800 sf level Condos [8] 3 bedroom condos 2,000 sf [16] 2 bedroom condos 1,050-1,200 sf Condos E Washington Street Retail Condos Parking Design Goals: Provide market rate housing with a lake view. Create destination type retail that will tie in with the overall downtown marina district

21 Mixed Use Site_View Looking Northwest The site proximity to the waterfront makes it a prime candidate for a multistory mixed-use development. The first floor has retail looking towards the harbor, with parking on the north side. The upper floor would have modern loft style condos that would be afforded great views of the lake from private balconies. A portion of the surface lot to the east is reserved for trailer parking and customers of the retail component. 21

22 Marina Gateway Site Design Goals: Enhance the entrance to the marina - providing a prominent gateway. Maintain marina parking while also providing an aesthetically pleasing public space for residents and visitors to enjoy the lakefront and marina. 22

23 Marina Gateway_Entryway Plan Low Concrete Wall Entry Signage Pedestrian Scale Gateway Semi Access Points with Turning Radius Permeable Concrete Current Parking Capacity: 215 car stalls 96 trailer stalls Proposed Parking Capacity: 176 car stalls 87 trailer stalls Marina Gateway View without Proposed Development on Sites 4 and 5 23

24 Marina Gateway_Renderings 24

25 Restaurant_Site Plan Total Site Area - 15,000 sf Total Site Area ~ 15,000 sf Total Site Area ~ 15,000 sf 8,000 sf brewery, restaurant, storage 2,000 sf indoor/outdoor beer garden -option to rent for outdoor events 8000 sf Brewery,Restaurant, storage 8000 sf Brewery,Restaurant, storage 2000 sf indoor/outdoor beer garden 2000 sf indoor/outdoor beer garden - option - option to rent to out rent for out event for space event space *no onsite parking, parking available in surrounding * No * onsite No onsite parking parking - - Parking public Parking available lots available to in surrounding promote surrounding biking/walking public lots public to lots to promote promote walking/biking Beer Garden Restaurant Beer Garden Restaurant Design Goals: Provide public access along the waters edge Create a destination type development that will draw people to the marina district and provide views of the waterfront. Include a public space as part of the development. 25

26 Restaurant Site_View Looking West Currently functioning as a public parking lot, the proposal for this site is to maintain public access along the waterfront while adding a restaurant feature that would serve the public. The two story height of the building does not obstruct views of the water and offers the opportunity for a second story patio. 26

27 Restaurant Site_View Looking South 27