City of Cleburne

City of Cleburne
This is Texas:
Planning a
Sustainable Future
for Downtown
Public Meetings
February 25 & 26, 2013
Agenda
1.
2.
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3.
4.
5.
Welcome
Team Introduction
Purpose of meeting
Existing conditions
Discussion
Closing
Introduction
Project Overview
Cleburne Downtown Master Plan
Project Timeline
Step 1 - Project Initiation
Step 2 - Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3 - Stakeholder Engagement/Visioning
Step 4 - Tools for Downtown Revitalization
Step 5 - Implementation Plan
Step 6 - Review and Comment
Step 7 - Final Community Meeting
Step 8 - Final Report
Nov'12
Dec'12 to Feb'13
Feb'13
March to April'13
April to June'13
July to Aug'13
Sept'13
Oct'13
Purpose
Purpose of study
To develop a set of tools to improve
Downtown and make it a desirable
place to live, work, and play
Purpose of meeting
To solicit your input to define a vision
for Downtown Cleburne
Discussion
1. Describe in ONE sentence what you like
about Downtown
2. Describe in ONE sentence what you dislike
about Downtown
DOWNTOWN CHARACTER
Historic Character
Modern Character
Overhangs
Art & Whim
Natural Features
ECONOMICS
Land Use and Urban Form
Market Dynamics
What it takes to make a downtown thrive
A healthy downtown has a solid mixture of all of the above
Economic Market
Sales Tax Comparison
Hotel Receipts
Retail Sales
per Capita
per Capita
140,000
$250.00
120,000
$200.00
100,000
80,000
$150.00
60,000
$100.00
40,000
$50.00
20,000
$-
0
2005
2006
2007
Cleburne
2008
2009
Waxahachie
2010
Texas
2011
2012
2007
2008
2009
Cleburne
2010
2011
2012
Waxahachie
Source: Texas State Comptroller
Real Estate Market
Office and Retail
Retail
Minimum
Contiguous
Space (SF)
Maximum
Contiguous
Space (SF)
6,000
45,000
Average Size of
Low Lease Rate High Lease Rate Average Lease
Available Space (SF)
(per SF)
(per SF)
Rate (per SF)
5,127
$4.00
$12.00
$10.65
Average Sales
Price (per SF)
$15.56
Office
Minimum
Contiguous
Space (SF)
Maximum
Contiguous
Space (SF)
6,300
7,200
Average Size of
Low Lease Rate High Lease Rate Average Lease
Available Space (SF)
(per SF)
(per SF)
Rate (per SF)
6,600
$12.00
$15.50
$12.65
Source: Xceligent
Average Sales
Price (per SF)
$12.00
Demographics
Downtown Cleburne Age Distribution
Downtown Cleburne Racial Distribution
6%
32%
19%
8%
0-17
18-44
35%
53%
45-64
42%
White
74+
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Other
0% 4%
Source: US Census
Housing & Economy
Housing Units:
Occupied Units
Vacant Units
2000
417
2010
366
92.1%
7.9%
87.2%
12.8%
Net Change
-51
% Change
-12.23%
Downtown Area Household Income
36.2%
40.0%
30.0%
27.9%
29.1%
20.0%
6.8%
10.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$19,000 or
less
$20,000 $39,999
$40,000 $74,999
$75,000 $100,000
Over
$100,000
Source: US Census
Growth Scenarios
Residential Demand
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
Projected
Population
29,337
31,294
33,382
35,609
37,984
Projected
Households
10,366
11,058
11,796
12,583
13,422
New
Households
…
692
738
787
839
Total
Downtown Cleburne Potential
Share of Household Growth
2%
5%
10%
Capture Capture
Capture
…
…
…
14
35
69
15
37
74
16
39
79
17
42
84
61
153
306
Source: US Census / Pegasus Planning
Growth Scenarios
Commercial Demand
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
Projected
Employment New Jobs
12,662
…
13,164
502
13,685
521
14,227
542
14,791
564
Downtown Cleburne Potential
Share of Commercial Growth
2%
5%
10%
Capture Capture Capture
…
…
…
10
25
50
10
26
52
11
27
54
11
28
56
Total
43
106
213
Source: US Census / Pegasus Planning
CULTURAL RESOURCES
History, Arts, and Culture
Historic Landmarks
Cultural Resources
Attractions/Events
Cultural Attraction/Event
Antique Alley
Approximate Number of
Attendees
Antique Alley Merchants and Vendors/ Started in 1999, 3rd Weekend of April/September. 25,000+ Attendees/Annually
Semi-annual event includes antique dealers from across the state and country along a 25
mile stretch of FM4 S. from Cleburne to Grandview.
Responsible Entity/Attraction Details
Candlewalk Tour of Homes Save Old Cleburne, Inc./
Historic home tour and fundraiser for the preservation of history epitomized in Cleburne’s
older homes and town square.
Cleburne Christmas Parade Cleburne Chamber of Commerce/ Last Weekend in November
Downtown Cleburne
Cleburne Public Library
City of Cleburne/Provides Cleburne Johnson County residents with print and non-print
materials, computer access, and educational and cultural events in the city.
Concert in the Park Series
Ducky Derby
Johnson County Historical
Commission Collection
Layland Museum
Liberty Hotel
Historic Market Square
Plaza Theater
Splash Station
Springfest
Whistle Stop Christmas
1,500 Attendees/Annually
3,000-5,000
Attendees/Annually
120,000 annual visits
Layland Museum/ Hosts music every Tuesday evening in the month of June at the Hulen
1,050 Attendees/Annually
Park gazebo
Buffalo Creek Society/ Ducky Derby held in conjunction with Springfest, raises funds for the 3,000 Attendees/Annually
beautification of Buffalo Creek and to repair two of the creek’s dams in Hulen Park. Repairs
and renovations include new light fixtures, flower beds and general landscaping.
Johnson County Historical Commission/ small collection of artifacts located in the Old
County Courthouse
Layland Museum (City of Cleburne/Art gallery housing Johnson County History and Native
American artifacts
Private Owner/Downtown historic hotel constructed in 1924 and renovated in 2009.
Johnson County/ Historic venue was the center for commerce for downtown in the late
1800’s. The site is currently under renovation and will attract visitors for outdoor events
1,000 Attendees/Annually
Over 6,000
Attendees/Annually
Over 15,000 a year
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Cleburne Performing Arts Foundation -Plaza Theater Company/ Year Round Live Theater
Over 20,000
Attendees/Annually
City of Cleburne/ City Aquatic Park Open End of May to End of August
55,000-65,000
Attendees/Annually
Downtown Cleburne Association/ Springtime with an event featuring vendors, food, music 2,000-3,000
and other activities for all ages. Fourth Weekend in April
Attendees/Annually
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce/3 ½ Million Christmas Lights plus Christmas Themed
Displays in the 9 acre Hulen Park. Open for Seven Weeks.
250,000 Attendees/Annually
DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS
Land Use and Urban Form
Current Land Use
Current Land Use
Current Land Use
Downtown Cleburne Study Area
Land Use
Code
111
112
121
122
123
124
141
171
181
300
306
TOTAL
Category
Single-Family
Multi-Family
Office
Retail
Civic/Institutional
Hotel/Motel
Transportation
Parks
Flood Control
Vacant
Parking
Acres
0.2
0.1
6.7
12.9
14.3
0.5
0.8
1.2
0.4
1.3
4.9
43.3
Percent of Area*
0.5%
0.3%
15.5%
29.8%
33.0%
1.2%
1.8%
2.8%
0.9%
3.0%
11.3%
100%
Urban Form
Courthouse Square
Areas North
Areas West
Areas South
Areas East
CIRCULATION
Regional Access, Circulation, Traffic Volume, Parking, and Pedestrians
Regional Access
Circulation
Circulation
Traffic Volume
Parking
Parking
• Off-Street Parking:
– 1,545 spaces (320 adjacent to study area)
– Half in 19 designated lots
• On-Street Parking:
– 683 spaces
• Grand Total:
– 2,228 spaces
– 1 space per 350 square feet (ground-floor)
Pedestrians
• Connectivity/Continuity
Good – Head-in/angle-in parking the prime concern
• Maintenance Condition
Good – Showing age, but functional
• Accessibility
Needs Work – Accessible curb ramps missing
• Aesthetics
~ Moderate – Few amenities, but good character
Pedestrians
Pedestrians
ZONING REGULATIONS
History, Arts, and Culture
Current Zoning
Zoning
• Non-binding, recommended design guidelines for all
existing building renovations, and/or repairs and
construction of new buildings
• Update/clarify zoning codes following Master Plan
recommendations
• Implement future city recommendations to building
codes in the downtown
Discussion
Describe in one sentence your vision for
the future of Downtown Cleburne
Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending today!
Slides for Visioning Session
Discussion
(Visioning Session)
1. If the citizens, the business community, and the government
were to work together over the next 5 years to make
Downtown Cleburne Downtown the very best it could be,
what would you like to see result from that effort?
2. For you to consider those efforts a success, what would the
Downtown area look like in five years?
1. What would be the mix of uses found in Downtown?
2. What kinds of goods & services would you be able to find
there?
3. Who would the customers & users of a successful
Downtown be in 5 years?
4. What would you like the image of Downtown to be five
years from now?
3. What Texas cities in their current are similar to what you hope
to achieve for Downtown Cleburne?
Discussion
(Visioning Session)
My means of a map, discuss, describe and draw in more detail
1. Transportation/traffic
2. Mixed-use – where and how
3. Etc.
Discussion
Where to now?
1. What
2. Where
3. When
4. How
(Visioning Session)
Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending today!