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2011 Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Action Plan_40k �.I i t i Ridgefield Downtown/waterfront Integration Project ACTION PLAN April 21, 201 1 Pret-------° ror CITY car (R—IDGEFIELD City of Ridgefield, Washington Orta W lDD 0 field RAISING TOM': ;ANL:'. Port of Ridgefield, Washington Prepared By Normandeau Associates I_o M A U L FOSTER ALONGI Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT - ACTION PLAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Funding for the Downtown/Waterfront Integration Action Plan was made possible by the Washington State Department of Ecology and the City of Ridgefield. This plan represents a collaborative effori that has been supported by many committed community members in Ridgefield. We would like to particularly acknowledge the involvement of: Citizens of Ridgefield City of Ridgefield Port of Ridgefield Ridgefield Business Association US Fish and Wildlife Service Washington State Department of Ecology RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT •— ACTION PLAN CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......................................................................................................... i FIGURES................................................................................................................................ v EXECUTIVE SUMMARY....................................................................................................... ES -1 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING PLANS.............................................................................4 1.3 PLANNING PROCESS..................................................................................................6 1.4 KEY FINDINGS............................................................................................................8 1.5 DOWNTOWN ASSESSMENT......................................................................................10 1.6 WATERFRONT ASSESSMENT......................................................................................14 1.7 INTEGRATION OF DOWNTOWN AND WATERFRONT...............................................15 2. DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT VISION...............................................................................19 General Policy Recommendations.....................................................................................20 Land Use Recommendations.............................................................................................20 Connections & Access Recommendations..........................................................................20 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES........................................................................ 21 3.1 CAPITALIZE ON NATURAL ASSETS — Eco -Recreation Destination..................................21 3.2 COMPLETE COMMUNITY — Live, Work, and Play in Ridgefield.....................................21 3.3 CAPITALIZE ON A REGIONAL INNOVATION ECONOMY — Clean & Green Technology.......................................................................................22 4. ACTION ITEMS - IMPLEMENTATION.................................................................................. 25 4.1 CATALYST PROJECTS.................................................................................................26 QUICKREFERENCE.............................................................................................................27 APPENDIX A PlanMatrix.....................................................................................................................A-1 ProjectMatrix................................................................................................................A-3 APPENDIX B ActionItems List............................................................................................................. B-1 APPENDIX C Community Meeting Materials....................................................................................... C-1 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN FIGURES ActionPlan Flow Chart................................................................................................ 1 Figure 1-1 . Aerial Photograph of Downtown and Waterfront Project Area ...................... 2 Figure 1-2. Action Plan Flow Chart..............................................................................4 Figure 1-3. Aerial Photograph of Downtown and Waterfront Project Area, Surrounding Residential Areas, and Ridgefield Junction................................................5 Figure 1-4. Current Boundary of Downtown Project Area ............................................ 11 Figure 3-1. Community Development Strategies.........................................................24 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Project Overview The citizens of Ridgefield are working to revitalize their historic downtown area and to clean and redevelop the community's waterfront. The primary purpose of the Integrated Planning Grant (IPG) project was to develop a shared vision along with a coordinated set of planning strategies, priority actions, and projects for the downtown and waterfront areas. Additionally, the community wanted to encourage coor- dination, collaboration, and communication among the inter- ested parties working in the area including elected officials and staff of the Port and City, business owners, property owners, and interested citizens. The plan is designed to promote the social, environmental and economic well being of Ridgefield through the revitalization of downtown and redevelopment of the waterfront. The citizens of Ridgefield endeavor to create a community where people of all ages can pursue their aspirations in ways that do not preclude future generations from doing the same. The City of Ridgefield, Port of Ridgefield, and the Ridgefield com- munity worked together to forge a partnership and develop consensus to create a unified vision and integrated planning strategy with guidelines to direct a multi-year downtown and waterfront area development initiative. Before beginning the public process, representatives from the City and Port discussed the suc- cesses, challenges, and missteps other communities went through in the process of redeveloping/ revitalizing their local waterfront. That information was folded into the Port's waterfront redevel- opment plan for Millers' Landing. Three public meetings and workshops were held in 2010 to develop a unified vision and to iden- tify and prioritize catalyst projects that will help achieve that vision. Issues, concerns, and oppor- tunities associated with the integrated planning project were identified, discussed and resolved. From those discussions and public input at community events, through the City of Ridgefield's website, and stakeholder interviews a clear executive action implementation plan was created. Ridgefield, a community in transition from small town to regional center for innovative industry, creative residents, and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, has an un- precedented opportunity to shape its future. This plan presents a vision for integrating long-term redevelopment of the Ridgefield waterfront with its historic downtown through community conversations and City and Port of Ridgefield planning. Ridgefield is an active community with a strong sense of its identity and the intrinsic values that make it a won- derful place to live, work, and play. This plan seeks to leverage its assets to foster sustain- able economic and community development. Ridgefield is a regional employment and residential center that drives a local, robust economy. Ridgefield preserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. Ridgefield is a destination area for tourists and visitors — admired for its walkable down- town, "Main Street" feeling, and small town character. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly with strong connections between neighborhoods, the downtown -wa- terfront, and adjoining activity centers. ES -1 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN The Vision Statement is implemented through targeted community development strategies. These strategies provide focus on where the community will primarily target its resources and energy. Community building themes and economic strategies were reviewed and refined during the public involvement process. These strategies synthesize the community's inherent assets and its values to direct future marketing, development, and investment. S,�RATEG CVALars opEN � , TRA ILS, J®gs (00. �P Manna/ Adequate & f CCF Boating Affordable SS Al �3O Lodging Government/ ,p ��' g g Public Services Northwest 14Z� Dining & Entertainment Lifestyle Cultural Assets Outdoor Recreation Destination Extensive Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Targeted Business Recruitment Economic Strategy for Revitalization & Integration of Downtown & Wated 1-5 Junction & Discovery L_ui ridor Affordable & Desired Housing Active, Innovative Educational Opportunities Boutique & Retail Services Engaged Community Local & Regional Marketing Plan Pacific Northwest Portia nd/Va ncouve r Metro Area ES -2 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Recommendations General Policies Capitalize on previous community successes Downtown businesses should be oriented toward services more than goods due to behavioral changes with demographic shifts Cleanup and redevelopment of downtown brownfield properties in core downtown area to create economic critical mass Improve Main Street as a focal point to assist in connecting the downtown and waterfront areas Support the vision with investment in necessary public infrastructure Provide for pedestrian friendly circulation and access Maintain the community's quality of life with development efforts Capitalize on proximity to the Refuge and Lake River Land Use Encourage upper story residential development in the downtown and waterfront for a 24/7 presence to support community and business vitality Focus development and redevelopment of the downtown areas between Main Avenue and 5th Avenue and Mill Street to Pioneer Street Encourage arts, cultural and institutional uses in the downtown core Implement the provisions contained in the International Building Code to allow for greater flexibility to utilize existing buildings when desired Protect view sheds to the waterfront through identified view protection corridors Provide for appropriate building heights in downtown to maintain the "small town feel" Implement design guidelines for the downtown area that will integrate guidelines identified in the 2004 Downtown Design Guidelines Plan Establish design guidelines for the waterfront to create consistency and connectivity to downtown while allowing for the waterfront to develop its own character and identity Downtown should remain the civic and cultural center for the community Connections & Access Support the completion of the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass Support a second connection to the waterfront from the downtown to provide for looped pedestrian access Provide for public access opportunities to Lake River Connect downtown, waterfront, refuge and residential areas via land and water trails and pathways Prepare a Transportation Plan to assess impacts to the Pioneer Street Corridor Include design improvements for pedestrian mobility and create an iconic gateway for the downtown and waterfront Port of Ridgefield: Millers' Landing ES -3 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN DRAFT ACTION PLAN Priorities (short -lean & COMMUNITY long-term) MONO M 3 Funding mechanisms PRKX;tnuE Assign responsibilities < PROJECTS List of Catalyst Projects The following projects were evaluated and prioritized based on the following criteria: ✓ Does the project promote integration? ✓ Was the project identified as a priority by the public? ✓ Is the project consistent with the existing plans? ✓ Is the project feasible? ✓ Does the project benefit the community? Economic Development Projects • Waterfront Cleanup and Redevelopment • Facilitate the Recruitment of an Environmental Center on the Waterfront • Facilitate Coordinated Branding, Marketing and Business Recruitment Program Public Events Comprehensive Way -Finding and Signage Program a Government Civic Center Public Amenity Projects Trails and Pathways Public Marina Feasibility Study • Open Space Development and Improvement Land Use Policy and Regulation Projects • Complete Development Code Update Y Design Guidelines • Local Financing Mechanisms Infrastructure Projects • Pioneer Street Rail Overpass • Pioneer Street Corridor Transportation Plan • Downtown Streetscapes and Uses ES -4 DRAFT VISION, ECONOMIC STRATEGY AND ACTION ITEM LIST T COMMUNITY - Analysis of potential actions MEETING VISIONING and priorities COMMUNITY SOP MEETING M 2 REVIEW ECONOMIC STRATEGY BROWNFIELD EDUCATION PLAN & PROJECT WORKSHOP MATRIX _information and guidance - City documents Port USFWS County CREDC LCREP Action Plan Flow Chart DRAFT ACTION PLAN Priorities (short -lean & COMMUNITY long-term) MONO M 3 Funding mechanisms PRKX;tnuE Assign responsibilities < PROJECTS List of Catalyst Projects The following projects were evaluated and prioritized based on the following criteria: ✓ Does the project promote integration? ✓ Was the project identified as a priority by the public? ✓ Is the project consistent with the existing plans? ✓ Is the project feasible? ✓ Does the project benefit the community? Economic Development Projects • Waterfront Cleanup and Redevelopment • Facilitate the Recruitment of an Environmental Center on the Waterfront • Facilitate Coordinated Branding, Marketing and Business Recruitment Program Public Events Comprehensive Way -Finding and Signage Program a Government Civic Center Public Amenity Projects Trails and Pathways Public Marina Feasibility Study • Open Space Development and Improvement Land Use Policy and Regulation Projects • Complete Development Code Update Y Design Guidelines • Local Financing Mechanisms Infrastructure Projects • Pioneer Street Rail Overpass • Pioneer Street Corridor Transportation Plan • Downtown Streetscapes and Uses ES -4 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN 1. INTRODUCTION Ridgefield, a community in transition from small town to regional center for innovative industry, creative residents, and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, has an unprecedented oppor- tunity to shape its future. This plan presents a vision for integrat- ing long-term redevelopment of the Ridgefield waterfront with its historic downtown through community conversations and City and Port of Ridgefield planning. Ridgefield is an active commu- nity with a strong sense of its identity and the intrinsic values that make it a wonderful place to live, work, and play. This plan seeks to leverage its assets to foster sustainable economic and commu- nity development. Integrating the development of the waterfront with revitalization and re -invention of the downtown will enhance Ridgefield's efforts to become a sustainable regional center where residents can live and work and visitors will be captivated by the natural and man-made attractions. Prior to beginning the actual work of the Integrated Planning Grant (IPG), representatives and staff of the Port and City visited seven recently redeveloped northwest waterfront development areas. During the tour the group met with local leaders and development professionals who were involved in the redevelopment of different waterfronts in Bremerton, Kirkland/Carillon Point, Bell- ingham Washington, as well Granville Island, False Creek/Olympic Village, North Vancouver and Dockside Green/Victoria in British Columbia. The tour group included Port Commissioners Melroy, Wiseman, and Hughes, Mayor Ron Onslow, and other key Port and City leadership. They had the opportunity to discuss the successes, chal- lenges, and missteps other communities went through in the process of redeveloping/revitalizing their local waterfront. It was the intent of the Port and the City to learn as much as possible about how the various communities and project partners worked to vision, plan, design, implement, partner and manage successful waterfront redevelopment. The City and Port wanted to learn from the experience (good and bad) of others in order to increase the chances of a successful downtown and waterfront revitalization in Ridgefield. Additionally, the tour was designed to establish a shared understanding between the City and Port regarding the opportunities, challenges, innovations, respective roles and forms of cooperation that can be expected as they move through the redevelopment and revitalization process. In order for the Port of Ridgefield's planning for the waterfront development — a brownfield proj- ect — to be successful, it must be well integrated with the City of Ridgefield's downtown revitaliza- tion planning. Ridgefield's historic downtown traditionally depended on the mill jobs located on the waterfront. Today, the mill jobs are gone and the downtown is primarily dependent on the patronage of residents in the surrounding neighborhoods and some visitors to the area. Al- though Ridgefield is becoming more of a destination area for people wanting to experience the community's events and festivals, regional entertainment, wildlife viewing and other recreational activities, economic transition has been stagnant due, in part, to limited funding for creating a comprehensive vision for the historic downtown, and constrained access to and redevelopment of the waterfront. This integrated planning effort was initiated by City of Ridgefield (City) and Port of Ridgefield (Port) leadership to coordinate redevelopment of the waterfront with revitalization of downtown (Figure RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Figure 1-1. Aerial Photograph of Downtown and Waterfront Project Area RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 1-1). A major cleanup of the former wood treating facility on the waterfront is nearing comple- tion. The Port is leading the effort to redevelop the 40 -acre property into a community asset that provides economic, environmental, and community benefits. This joint planning effort through the City and the Port in conjunction with community members seeks to: Maximize mutual benefits and remove barriers to waterfront redevelopment and down- town revitalization Coordinate economic development efforts, land use policy and regulations, infrastructure development, and public amenity improvements • Incorporate sustainable development principles into land use planning and facility devel- opment 1.1 PURPOSE The primary purpose of the IPG project was to develop a shared vision along with a coordinated set of planning goals, priority actions and projects for the downtown and waterfront areas. In addition, the community wanted to encourage coordination, collaboration and communication among the interested parties working in the area which include elected officials and staff of the Port of Ridgefield and City of Ridgefield, business owners, property owners and interested citizens. The plan is designed to promote the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of Ridgefield through the revitalization of downtown and redevelopment of the waterfront. The citizens of Ridgefield endeavor to create a community where people of all ages can pursue their aspirations in ways that do not preclude future generations from doing the same. Both the City and Port are interested in establishing a strong working relationship and strategic plan that can guide public decision making and investment for the twenty to thirty year redevel- opment horizon. The Port and City recognize that in order to be successful, successions of civic leadership will be contributing to the implementation and updating of this plan. The parties also recognize that some of the component projects in the downtown and on the waterfront will re- quire support and potentially investment by the Port and City. To be successful in creating a vital, dynamic downtown and attractive, engaging waterfront, the community must: Integrate land use planning; Cooperate in project and amenity development; Coordinate public investments; and Attract private investment in the planning area. This plan is designed to support a shared endeavor of the Port, City and people of Ridgefield. This plan must be a living document - it will need to evolve over time in order to address opportu- nities and challenges as they emerge. This plan is a starting point, community leadership should plan to regularly revisit this plan and amend it as necessary in order to ensure successful revital- ization of the downtown area. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING H VISIONING WORKSHOP PLAN & PROJECT MATRIX City Port USFWS County CREDC LCREP DRAFT VISION, ECONOMIC STRATEGY AND ACTION ITEM LIST - Analysis of potential actions and priorities BROWNFIELD EDUCATION WORKSHOP - Information and guidance documents Figure 1-2. Action Plan Flow Chart COMMUNITY MEETING 1112 RENEW ECONOMIC STRATEGY DRAFT ACTION PLAN Priorities (short-term & long -tens) Funding mechanisms - Assign responsibilities 1.2 RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING PLANS 4 COMMUNITY MEETING PRIORITIZE PROJECTS The Port and City each have carefully prepared and planned for long-term development. The integrated planning effort builds on these existing plans including: Ridgefield Urban Area Comprehensive Plan (2004-2024) Port of Ridgefield Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Downtown Ridgefield Planning Guidelines The City and Port plans share common overarching principles of sustainability in their vision for future development: Environment —maintain a healthy environment with abundant opportunities for outdoor recre- ation and public access to the waterfront Economy —promote a robust local economy with regional connections Community—maintain Ridgefield's unique character and foster a high quality of life Clark County, the Ridgefield School District, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service that manages the adjacent Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge have also crafted land use and capital facilities plans that have important implications for the Ridgefield Community. A summary of the major projects and elements of these plans is presented in Appendix A. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN O L a _ 0 L L � Q a 3� M _CL 3 " O 3 °- o o U O -0 S - CL L ry O E O o s a = a o m _ a� M � r � O � mm RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT —ACTION PLAN 1.3 PLANNING PROCESS The Downtown/Waterfront Integration Action Plan was developed through a community-based planning process designed to engage residents, business owners, and City and Port leadership in a creative conversation about the future. The needs and priorities were identified largely by input from community members. Interviews with City and Port staff and community organizations were also essential to this effort and are available in a separate document. 1: Analyze Community Needs and Existing Conditions The planning process was initiated in the spring of 2010 with a comprehensive review of existing planning documents and meetings with City and Port staff. The objectives of these meetings were to identify the needs of the community and develop an understanding of the relationships be- tween City and Port planning efforts. The findings of this analysis were presented at a community meeting on April 28, 2010. The community meeting included small group discussions to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the downtown and waterfront and to formulate a draft vision statement for the downtown and waterfront. As this plan was drafted, the nation and Ridgefield are beginning to emerge from the great eco- nomic recession of 2008-9. We are now in the middle of a great national economic restructuring. For planning purposes, it is still too early to predict which economic sectors and technologies will emerge as front runners behind which we can form a set of specific, targeted economic develop- ment actions. That said, Ridgefield must continue to prepare and position its community, its economic properties (i.e., the waterfront) and assets for future success - no matter which economic sector, activities and technologies form the basis of our restructured economy. Ridgefield can't pick winners and losers and risk being wrong and wasting public time and money. It needs its economic development planning (i.e., land use and infrastructure planning) and investments that prepare Ridgefield to be quick, nimble and responsive when a suitable employment creating opportunity/client is identi- fied. To the extent that Ridgefield can prepare for economic success, it will be able to successfully out -compete other communities and win the prize of high-quality employers and good corporate citizens for the community - which is ultimately what will catalyze redevelopment of the waterfront and revitalization of the downtown. This plan is structured around three strategic values (see below). These values, developed by the community through a comprehensive public process, are used to focus the plan and make it easier for the reader to understand how seemingly disparate components of the plan support at- tainment of the overall vision. The three strategic values are: i . Create a complete community in which one can live, work, and play through community collaboration — Communication, coordination, and cooperation between elected leaders, public staff and other interested parties (business owners, property own- ers, citizens) will be critical to the successful attainment of the community's shared vision. No single entity can be expected to implement the plan and related projects. Collabora- tion is essential, without it this plan will fail. Capitalize on natural environmental assets through environmental care — The cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites within the project area to protect human health and the environment is a key planning directive of the community. The citizens of Ridgefield clearly desire to protect, clean, enjoy and learn from their environment. Sus- tainability is a community value. Citizens want to see wise and efficient use/re-use of RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN natural resources and energy. Being good stewards of the environment will also translate into Ridgefield as an Eco -destination — The development and promotion of Ridgefield as a place to visit for outdoor recreation and appreciation of the area's natural assets or to start or locate a business. Ridgefield will attract people (visitors, shoppers, entrepreneurs and investors) to the waterfront and downtown area that have the same values and con- nection to the environment and who will promote sustainable commerce and investment in downtown as well as in the greater Ridgefield area. Part of Ridgefield's brand will be a center of Eco -tourism, where visitors are asked to preserve, protect, and observe wildlife and their habitats. Capitalize on Regional Innovation Economy — Economists foresee the coming of the "innovation economy". Ridgefield is the heart of the Discovery Corridor - an area suited for innovation -based companies including technology-based companies, medical ser- vices, research and development companies and education facilities. The downtown and waterfront area can serve to attract entrepreneurs, startup businesses and private sector investment by providing employment space, entertainment, social venues, recreation op- portunities, etc. A business friendly, business savvy regulatory environment coupled with an attractive, dynamic, thriving downtown business district will attract and retain innova- tors — all key components to regaining and sustaining the area's economic health. Step 2: Formulating a Vision and Strategy Based on the findings of Step 1, the project team drafted a vision statement (see page 19) for the downtown and waterfront and options for strat- egies to implement that vision. The vision and strategies were shared with the community in a town hall meeting on June 22, 2010. A meeting was also held with members from the Ridgefield Business Association (RBA) to gather input on April 28 Town Hall Meeting community building themes and economic strategies. Additional public input and feedback were received during the City of Ridgefield's National Night Out and the Port of Ridgefield's Annual Picnic during the month of August 2010. The vision statement, community building themes and economic strategies were revised based on community input received at those events. Step 3: Prioritizing Actions A large list of potential projects to promote downtown/waterfront integration and development was generated from existing plans and input from the community. The project team evaluated the feasibility, benefits, and community support for each project and prioritized them based on those criteria. The project list is discussed in Section 4 (Action Items). In a community meeting on Oc- tober 19, 2010, the public identified "catalyst projects" that would have the greatest potential to move Ridgefield's downtown and waterfront toward the vision for the future. Comments from community meetings, presentations, and exhibits can be found in a separate document. Step 4: Drafting Action Plan The Action Plan synthesizes the findings and input of the planning process and identifies imple- mentation steps to guide the community to achieving the downtown/waterfront vision. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN 1.4 KEY FINDINGS The planning process revealed a number of key findings that must be considered to successfully achieve sustainable development and integration of the Ridgefield downtown and waterfront. This study focuses on the waterfront and downtown, but their development is inherently connected to commercial development at the 1-5 Junction, residential development in Ridgefield, and proxim- ity to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The challenges and opportunities of each of these areas need to be considered in planning for the future of downtown and the waterfront and the community as a whole. 1-5 Junction — A growing commercial, medical, and light industrial complex is developing at the Junction. These businesses operate on a different business model than downtown shops or future waterfront enterprises. Businesses located at the junction capitalize on the freeway traffic and greater access to the met- ropolitan region. There is a potential for these three geographic concentrations (1-5 Junction, Downtown, Waterfront) of economic development to complement one another, but there are tensions inherent in their different needs. Residential Neighborhoods — There has been a recent boom in residential development in Ridgefield. The newly devel- oped residential properties are primarily single-family dwelling United Natural Foods, Inc. Facility units. The average cost of new housing in Ridgefield is priced above the cost of housing in other north Clark County com- munities including La Center and Battle Ground. While this growth has slowed with the national recession, the population growth in the community has important implications for infrastructure, schools, transportation, and economic development. Downtown —The primary assets of downtown are its small town charm and walkable scale. Supporting the small businesses in downtown is an important goal for the community. There is limited information on shoppers at these businesses, but it appears there is great potential to market to the growing residential neighborhoods within Ridgefield city limits and adjacent areas. An emerging trend in successful small downtowns is for consumers to frequent these areas for services, such as restaurants and cafes more than for goods, which are typically purchased at larger retail stores or on the internet. Businesses and public buildings are clustered on a three block section of Pioneer Street and three blocks along Main Avenue. While this is a limited area, successful downtowns are built on a criti- cal mass of businesses, so the community should focus on filling in this area, rather than expand- ing it. Cleanup and redevelopment of potentially contaminated properties (brownfields) can also play a key role in creating more developable land within this downtown core. However, finding funding assistance for property owners to clean up smaller, individual properties is difficult. Waterfront — The primary assets associated with the waterfront include public access to the wa- terfront; proximity to natural resources including the water, Refuge and wildlife; and the business and economic benefit potential associated with the redevelopment of the waterfront properties. The cleanup of contamination at the former wood treating facility on the Port's waterfront property is nearing completion. The completion of this cleanup effort will provide the opportunity to rede- velop approximately 40 acres of waterfront property in the core of the community of Ridgefield. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT --ACTION PLAN This site has historically been the traditional employment center for Ridgefield. The redevelopment of this property will be for a mixed-use waterfront employment center that is intended to provide for a diversity of job types and wages. The redevelopment of this area will also provide for in- creased public access to the waterfront and recreational opportunities. The waterfront development needs to lead development in the downtown/waterfront area. Retail never leads in development. Downtown's growth will be dependent on the development, growth, and success of the waterfront. The waterfront will be a major attraction for visitors, residents, and business people who might not leave or explore beyond the junction area. Downtown will benefit from the increased traffic to the waterfront and should support and promote that development. Waterfront developers should reach out to the entire community to ensure that when built out, Ridgefield is still a place in which people still want to live, work, and play. The waterfront area also contains property currently built with a floating home development known as the McCuddy Marina. In 2010, McCuddy secured a new 25 -year lease from the De- partment of Natural Resources. It is important to everyone's future that the Port, City and Mc - Cuddy work together to improve the waterfront. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge — According to information contained in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assess- ment, the Refuge draws approximately 90,000 visitors each year and tourism is expected to grow. With close proximity to over 2 million residents in the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan area, the Refuge is considered an "urban" refuge. Visitation at the Refuge has increased 8 -fold since the 1980s and is expected to continue to increase. The current perception of Ridgefield residents and business owners is that visitors largely bypass downtown Ridgefield and if they do come into downtown, they spend little money in the commu- nity. There is a great opportunity for local busi- nesses to profit from eco -tourism. Eco -tourism isg tourism in often threatened, natural environments, especially to support conservation efforts and ob- serve wildlife. Keys to capturing that opportunity include: creating physical linkages that encourage Refuge tourists to stop in downtown, improving way -finding and signage to lead tourists to local businesses, and developing partnerships between the Refuge, City, Port and local businesses to leverage investment, tourism, and achieving the vision set forth by the community. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT —ACTION PLAN 1.5 DOWNTOWN ASSESSMENT 1.5.1 Downtown Assessment U The boundary of the downtown project area is shown in Figure 1-4. Ridgefield is a growing community with a great deal to offer residents, business- es, and visitors. With the picturesque Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge as its backyard, Ridgefield's rolling hills, tranquil setting, and old-fashioned downtown evoke a welcoming "Main Street America" charm and character. So, what is "Main Street America"? The phrase has been used to describe ev- erything from our nostalgic past to our current economic woes, but when we talk about Main Street America, we are thinking of real places doing real work to re- vitalize economies and preserve their character. Ridgefield wants to preserve the small, hometown feel that brings to mind a safe, walkable downtown with tree lined streets - a place you are likely to meet and greet your neighbors. With sweeping views of the Wildlife Refuge, downtown Ridgefield's tree -lined streets are the perfect place to enjoy a number of unique shops and charming restaurants. A pleasant walk along Main and Pioneer streets will take you past a salon, coffee house, antiques store, art gallery, gift boutique, tea house, and more. Downtown Ridgefield is also the City's civic center with City Hall, the post office, community library, community center, and police station. 1.5.2 Setting the Stage In the mid-1990s, Ridgefield expanded its city limits from the downtown area to include the area surrounding the 1-5 interchange. This expansion opened a significant amount of land for em- ployment -based development. For example, Southwest Washington Health System (PeaceHealth) purchased a 75 -acre development east of the interchange for a future medical campus. The op- portunity for new jobs and a base for local, regional, and national businesses will allow Ridgefield to continue to be a well-balanced, vibrant community. Downtown Ridgefield has been the historic business core of Ridgefield. The expanded city limits offer both opportunities and challenges for downtown. Growth in population and businesses in Ridgefield will bring people and business prospects to downtown. Development of the 1-5 Junc- tion and waterfront will bring challenges, especially if downtown tries to compete with, rather than complement, uses at the 1-5 Junction and waterfront. Strategic planning is about creating shared vision and action - identifying needs, priorities, part- ners, actions and funding sources allows us to work forward. We plan in order to be prepared and as we have seen repeatedly, being ready to act attracts funding partners – preparation is the key to success. Now is the time to be planning for economic recovery. Ridgefield has been fortu- nate to have funding support for planning during slow economic times. The IPG allowed Ridge- field to take stock, to assess its needs and priorities and determine its best path forward. Periodic strategic planning has brought over $75 million to Ridgefield projects in the past ten years. These projects have addressed the most pressing community priorities – environmental clean-up and protection; transportation safety and efficiency; waste -water treatment, yet impor- tant community projects remain. Therefore the present round of strategic planning was under- taken. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT —ACTION PLAN Figure 1-4. Current Boundary of Downtown Project Area RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 1.5.3 Building on Current Assets Currently, downtown is underutilized by residents, businesses, and visitors, making it difficult for existing businesses to suc- ceed. Retail and office space is limited. Residents go elsewhere to shop because shopping choices are inadequate in downtown. Businesses are challenged to bring new interest into downtown. Downtown has the Refuge, Bird Fest, community events and com- munity commitment for economic growth and expansion from which to draw. In the short term, business and property owners in downtown should expand on these opportunities to encourage visitors, and ultimately, investors to downtown. BirdFest 12 One consistent theme and overriding value in the unified vision for downtown/waterfront integration is "keeping the hometown feel" of Ridgefield. Downtown will be the cornerstone for ensur- ing that Ridgefield's "hometown feel" is carried through to the fu- ture. Downtown should provide services for locals and visitors alike, as well as enhancements for the waterfront experience. Downtown should acknowledge the community's history and comple- ment the new development of the waterfront and 1-5 Junction. 1.5.4 For Residents and Visitors Alike People attracted to Ridgefield embody the casual, outdoor, Northwest lifestyle. Local residents need services to include, but certainly not limited to, dry cleaners, salons, a specialty paper store, and high-end pet supplies. Downtown should also remain the civic and cultural center for the community. In the future, visitors may enjoy additional cafes, gift stores, art galleries, coffee shops and spe- cialty shops geared to a clientele exploring the natural environment. Downtown's growth will be tied to the success and type of development that occurs at the 1-5 Junction and waterfront. 1.5.5 Accent on Access Downtown's future will also be impacted by the extension of Pioneer Street to the waterfront. Keeping downtown friendly to walkers may be affected by changes in traffic that accesses the wa- terfront; Pioneer Street will be the direct connection for boaters, visitors, and employment. Pioneer Street, east of Main Avenue, will see more vehicular traffic than Main Avenue. This is not to say that Pioneer Street will not be walker friendly. Rather, street design should consider more vehicles sharing the streetscape as the waterfront develops. Main Avenue will, more likely be, the strollable "avenue" for downtown Ridgefield. Anchored by Overlook Park, Davis Park, the Library and Community Center — and serving as the gateway to the waterfront — Main Avenue will grow into the "meet and greet" spine of Ridgefield for local residents and visitors alike. Lined with specialty stores and eateries, Main Avenue will set the pace for a classic Northwest experience – urbane yet connected to the surrounding environment, ac- cessible to economic resources like airports and cultural activities without having to bear the brunt of their direct impacts like noise, traffic, or competing uses. Development and implementation of design standards and policy will ensure that Main Avenue is the downtown showcase that anchors local and visiting commerce. RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN The intersection at Pioneer Street and Main Ave- nue will literally and figuratively be the gateway to the waterfront. That intersection is the pivot point for the Ridgefield "menu" — east of the intersection is the civic leg of downtown and the connection to the Junction: west of the intersection is the newly developed waterfront, public access to the water, and views of the Refuge: and north and south of the intersection connects the strollable downtown shops and activities with the residences and views of the Refuge. It will be the crossroads for the type of experience the community is looking for in Ridgefield. Ridgefield has the opportunity to make this intersection an waterfront — a visual representation of what Ridgefield is at its core. 1.5.6 Strategies for Growth iconic entrance to the Downtown development needs to look at short-, medium- and long-term strategies for growth. In the short term, the business community, residents, school district, City, and Port of Ridgefield should form a task force to work through strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges to downtown development. Out of this effort a road map with timelines, roles and responsibilities, and partners for downtown development should be identified for implementation. The community should begin a downtown master plan process to identify uses and pedestrian and transporta- tion flow. It should also include planning for clean up and economic use of the brownfields in the downtown area. It is important the planning process include downtown development experts from outside Ridgefield. They will have the experience and know-how that can help avoid unnecessary pitfalls. Also in the short term, downtown leaders should increase participation in key events that already have a strong following. Bird Fest is at the forefront of this effort. Downtown should actively look for ways to tap into Bird Fest-like events that will draw people specifically into downtown. Ridge- field should also look for ways to work with the school district to enhance opportunities to com- bine education with downtown and waterfront discovery. In the mid term, the City should work with the Port to develop a recruitment agenda for down- town. The Port has a long, successful history in economic development and will already have recruitment efforts underway for the waterfront. Working together, and indirectly working with recruitment at the 1-5 Junction, the City can more easily identify the niche downtown will play in the regional economy. Historically, downtown areas serve as business incubators that will help fledgling business grow and expand through support from an overall master plan, with planning, policies and incentives, for downtown businesses. The City of Ridgefield should apply for economic development grants and work with regional developers on devising incentives for in -fill development. Using the Master Plan and connecting the transportation improvements, Ridgefield would compete well for funding sources that focus on economic development, downtown development, and transportation/sustainability. 13 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN 1.5.7 Gateway to Opportunity Long term, downtown Ridgefield can be the "Gateway" to the waterfront and the Refuge. It can be a great place to walk and bike. Development of downtown to accommodate the needs of its residents and business owners, as well as visitors, to find services and enjoy a Northwest experi- ence in a charming, "Main Street" town that looks to the future while honoring its past and the environment. 1.6 WATERFRONT ASSESSMENT The waterfront properties adjacent to the downtown area of Ridgefield consist of the Port owned waterfront property, the City of Ridgefield Wastewater Treatment Plant, Union Pacific Railroad property and private property currently owned by McCuddy's Marina. The Port -owned property is in the process of obtaining land use entitlement permits for the redevelopment while the privately owned property is operated as a private marina. The Port property consists of over 40 acres of waterfront property and includes the existing public boat and kayak launches. McCuddy's Marina property is approximately 14 acres in size and contains a floating home community, boat moor- age facility and commercial uses such as Ridgefield Kayak. 1.6.1 Waterfront Redevelopment The Port is currently nearing completion of a major environmental clean up effort and intends to redevelop the waterfront property. The clean up effort began in 1995 when the Port and the Washington State Department of Ecology reached an agreement to begin cleaning the site. The site has been the traditional employment center for the community. Historically, the site was utilized by industrial businesses. The Port has been preparing for the redevelopment of this prop- erty and has included the guiding vision, goals, and design factors for the project in the Port of Ridgefield Comprehensive Scheme for Harbor Improvements (current revision adopted by the Port Commissioners in 2008). The Port is currently obtaining the necessary land use and environmental permits from local, state and federal agencies to redevelop the property. The proposed zoning for the waterfront property provides for an opportunity of mixed uses including employment and light industrial uses; in - water uses and structures, upper-level residential; office and professional uses; retail and service uses; accompanied by open spaces and public waterfront access. Considerations to allow for the continued use of adjacent waterfront properties for floating home and private boat moorage and additional commercial uses have also been addressed. 1.6.2 Access In 2006, planning began for a rail overpass to provide a new, direct road access to the Lake River waterfront from downtown Ridgefield. Following a feasibility study of alignments, the selected alignment will extend Pioneer Street to the west via a curving overpass that will land near the base of Mill Street. The project provides for safe and efficient access to the waterfront and allows for the closure of the at -grade rail crossings at Mill Street and Division Street. Preliminary planning on the overpass project has been started and preliminary design work is currently being com- pleted. The planning and construction of the overpass is part of the redevelopment plan for the waterfront. Completion of the rail overpass is critical to the redevelopment of the waterfront area. Inclusion of aesthetic design details at the intersection of Pioneer Street and Main Avenue and on the fagade of the overpass should be considered and included to provide for design integration of the downtown and waterfront areas. 14 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Pedestrian and trail connections between downtown and the waterfront are critical to the overall integration of these two areas. The community has expressed a strong desire to increase pedes- trian, bicycle and water linkages between the downtown and waterfront areas. The Ridgefield community also wants be an active part of the county pedestrian, bike, and water trails so that Ridgefield can be part of the larger Clark County recreation plan for trails and the promotion and marketing that serves the plan. Construction of the rail overpass project should provide for ap- pealing pedestrian access provisions that provide adequate separation from vehicular traffic as well as areas to stop and enjoy the view of the natural waterfront amenities. 1.6.3 Design and Character The natural environment and the adjacent Wildlife Refuge should be reflected in the design and character of the waterfront redevelopment. Downtown has approved design guidelines that can be adopted or waterfront design guidelines can be proposed to the City Council. Zoning provi- sions have been adopted that include providing for the protection of view sheds to Lake River and the Refuge, and limiting the height of structures adjacent to the Refuge and floating home devel- opment by allowing for increased heights in the center of the Port redevelopment site. It is recom- mended that building and site design standards be adopted to guide the overall development of the waterfront and provide design integration provisions with the downtown and surrounding environment. 1.7 INTEGRATION OF DOWNTOWN AND WATERFRONT 1.7.1 Physical The two major barriers to physical connectivity between downtown and the waterfront are topog- raphy and the rail corridor. The topographic distinction can be approached as an asset. The top of the ridge east of the rail corridor affords expansive views over Lake River and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. These views from downtown are an amenity for individual properties and for the community. The development of Over- look Park takes advantage of these views and has the potential to be a focal point linking downtown, the waterfront, and the Refuge. The low lying elevation of the waterfront also provides an op- portunity for development of buildings of greater height than existing buildings in downtown without impacting views or architectural cohesiveness. The rail corridor serves as a backbone for moving freight and passengers on the west coast. Plans are underway to support high-speed rail trans- portation along this line. The railroad overpass is being designed to provide safe, unobstructed, and direct vehicle and pedestrian access to the Ridgefield waterfront, as well as to the "Carty" unit (and potentially the "River S" unit via a future bridge spanning Lake River) of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. At present, safety and access to the waterfront by emergency vehicles, cars, trucks, and pedestrians are considered deficient because of the at -grade rail crossings and inadequate emergency access. The Pioneer Street rail overpass has the potential to be a land- mark architectural gateway, drawing people to downtown and the waterfront as well as a critical element of the transportation infrastructure. UK RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN There is also great potential for walking and bicycle trails to connect downtown, the waterfront, the Refuge, and residential neighborhoods. There is strong support in the community for such a trail system and the City Parks Capital Facilities Plan identifies potential routes for new trails. 1.7.2 Economic There is potential for both competition and synergy between businesses in the downtown and waterfront districts. The types of businesses that currently thrive in downtown are mostly food and drink establishments, niche retail, and entertainment. These businesses all benefit from the char- acter and scale of the downtown. Plans for redevelopment on the waterfront can promote busi- nesses that complement rather than compete with existing shops. Such businesses could include research and development, professional services, and high tech companies. Downtown will be more boutique type shops that are family owned. The Waterfront will attract specialty stores look- ing for a regional presence. They will be destinations for those seeking a recreational, Northwest experience. It is recommended that the Port of Ridgefield implement its waterfront master plan. The Port's plans for redevelopment on the waterfront include restaurants, a hotel, and retail stores. While these new businesses will, to a degree, compete with existing downtown businesses, they may also raise the cache of Ridgefield as a destination and attract more consumers to the entire area. Both downtown and the waterfront mutually benefit from increasing the critical mass of amenities and businesses that draw people to Ridgefield. 1.7.3 Land Use Policy The City of Ridgefield's Comprehensive Plan updated in 2010 identified the need to adopt clear and objective zoning, environmental, and land division standards and regulations to ensure con- sistency with the goals and policies contained in the plan. The Planning Commission completed a review of the entire Uniform Development Code and prepared recommended changes to the City Council in January 2009. As part of the Integrated Planning Grant process, a stakeholder committee was established to review the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission to ensure adequate vetting and public review of the proposed changes occurred prior to adopting changes to the development code. Several recommendations by the stakeholder committee were applicable to the downtown and waterfront areas and have been forwarded to the City for consideration. These recommendations include: Preparing separate mixed-use districts for the downtown and waterfront areas. The sepa- rate zones are intended to recognize that although the areas are tied together by geog- raphy, proximity to Lake River, transportation and infrastructure; they each have distinct characteristics. The separate mixed-use zones are intended to protect and enhance the character of each area while ensuring overall integration of the downtown and waterfront areas. Dividing the waterfront area into two zoning districts; a waterfront mixed-use district for the Port property and a mixed-use commercial and residential district for the McCuddy Marina property. These separate waterfront districts are intended to recognize that the Port has vested land use entitlement permits to develop the waterfront property and that the adjacent McCuddy property has recently secured the necessary permits to continue using RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -- ACTION PLAN the property for a floating home community but to also allow limited commercial use of the property. Adopt a zoning map consistent with the Comprehensive Plan map. The zoning map that is contained in the Comprehensive Plan is intended to be implemented upon the adoption of revised development regulations. State law requires that the zoning map and the land use designation map contained in the Comprehensive Plan are coordinated and consistent with each other. (Completed in December 2010) Adopt the boundary for the downtown mixed-use zone as designated on the adopted Comprehensive Plan map. Recommend that the City review this boundary to allow for the expansion of the boundary to allow for future growth of the downtown area. Include the 14 Essential Guidelines for Downtown Ridgefield by integrating the guidelines into the downtown mixed-use zoning district. Review possible standards to evaluate the inclusion of a Lake River View Protection Over- lay District in the development code to maintain and enhance the beneficial effects of preserving views of Lake River and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. 17 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN 2. DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT VISION Early in the process, the project team crafted a draft unified vision from existing vision statements contained in the City and Port's Comprehensive Plans. A draft vision statement was presented as a starting point for community input and refinement at the first community meeting. Public com- ment was taken throughout the public involvement process and the vision statement was refined. The following is the final unified vision: Ridgefield is a regional employment and residential center that drives a local, robust economy. Ridgefield preserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. Ridgefield is a destination area for tourists and visitors - admired for its walkable downtown, "Main Street" feeling, and small town character. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly with strong connections between neighborhoods, the downtown -waterfront, and adjoining activity centers. This vision identifies the values most important to the community. When asked what they would like the waterfront and downtown to be like in ten years, the most common responses from com- munity members were: Green* – with open space, access to Lake River and other natural assets, and green jobs all con- nected by trails and pathways, roads and rail Vibrant – with community activities, outdoor recreation, gathering spaces for families and neigh- bors, jobs, entrepreneurial spirit Thriving Local Business Community – with independent shops and businesses in downtown, the waterfront, and 1-5 Junction that complement each other and take advantage of the unique assets of each location, known for its quality workforce, and employment opportunities Destination – an attractive town for residents and tourists known for its small-town character, natural assets, and water recreation, shopping, quaint business district: regional employment center Complete Community – where people can live, work and play The vision formulated by the community is for Ridgefield to be recognized for its livability, natural environment and innovative local economy. The vision statement is the framework from which the general policy recommendations and revitalization and integration strategies for the downtown and waterfront were crafted. *"Green" is defined in 2011 as using environmentally friendly, sustainable materials and practices in new development and redevelopment. W RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN The overarching general policy recommendations for the Plan that were crafted from the vision statement and community input and are the basis from which the community development strate- gies formulated are: General Policy Recommendations • Capitalize on previous community successes • Downtown businesses should be oriented toward services more than goods due to behav- ioral changes with demographic shifts Cleanup and redevelopment of downtown brownfield properties in core downtown area to create economic critical mass Improve Main Street as a focal point to assist in connecting the downtown and waterfront areas • Support the vision with investment in necessary public infrastructure • Provide for pedestrian friendly circulation and access • Maintain the community's quality of life with development efforts • Capitalize on proximity to the Refuge and Lake River Land Use Recommendations Encourage upper story residential development in the downtown and waterfront for a 24/7 presence to support community and business vitality Focus development and redevelopment (new and infill) of the downtown areas between Main Avenue and 5th Avenue and Mill Street to Pioneer Street Encourage arts, cultural and institutional uses in the downtown core Implement the provisions contained in the International Building Code to allow for greater flexibility to utilize existing buildings when desired Protect view sheds to the waterfront through identified view protection corridors Provide for appropriate building heights in downtown to maintain the "small town feel" Implement design guidelines for the downtown area that will integrate guidelines identi- fied in the 2004 Downtown Design Guidelines Plan Establish design guidelines for the waterfront to create consistency and connectivity to downtown while allowing for the waterfront to develop its own character and identity • Downtown should remain the civic and cultural center for the community Connections & Access Recommendations • Support the completion of the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass Support a second connection to the waterfront from the downtown to provide for looped pedestrian access • Provide for public access opportunities to Lake River • Connect downtown, waterfront, refuge and residential areas via land and water trails and pathways • Prepare a Transportation Plan to assess impacts to the Pioneer Street Corridor Include design improvements for pedestrian mobility and create an iconic gateway for the downtown and waterfront 20 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES The vision statement is implemented through targeted community develop- ment strategies. These strategies provide focus on where the community will primarily target its resources and energy. Community building themes and economic strategies were reviewed and refined during the public involvement process. These strategies synthesize the community's inherent assets and its values to direct future marketing, development, and investment (See Fig- ure 3-1. Community Development Strategies). Successful communities often achieve their goals by persistent focus on a small number of key strategies. Based on the strategies, specific projects and policies can be prioritized. It is important to note the three economic strategies proposed are mutually sup- portive rather than mutually exclusive. The identified strategies are described below. 3.1 CAPITALIZE ON NATURAL ASSETS — Eco -Recreation Destination There is strong community interest in branding Ridgefield as a destination for outdoor recreation based on the assets of Lake River, which also provides access to Vancouver Lake and the Colum- bia River, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and a regional network of land and water trails. Catalyst project priorities, timeframes, and lead agencies to implement strategies are addressed in Chapter 4. Implementation of this economic strategy focuses on: Investing in public amenities to enhance outdoor experiences, such as trails, a nature education center, and public marina Promoting, recruiting, and expanding existing food, drink, and lodging services • Marketing and branding Ridgefield as a destination for outdoor recreation 3.2 COMPLETE COMMUNITY — Live, Work, and Play in Ridgefield The traditional small-town layout of Ridgefield with residences in walking distance to businesses provides the urban form for a community where people can live, work, and play in one area. With rising gasoline prices and traffic congestion, many people and businesses are seeking to locate in such communities. The natural assets of Ridgefield make it all the more attractive. Rede- velopment of the waterfront expands the opportunities for businesses to grow in close proximity to residential neighborhoods and a beautiful environment. Businesses in the technology, research, and professional services fields have the ability to locate outside metropolitan areas and away from highways, and often base their location decisions greatly on quality of life. Implementation of this economic strategy focuses on: Continuing targeted business recruitment efforts Supporting development of needed office space with public infrastructure Investing in high speed communication and fiber optic capacity Committing community resources to excellent schools 21 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Promoting development of a range of desirable housing options Investing in public amenities to enhance outdoor experiences, such as trails, a nature education center, and public marina $ Promoting, recruiting, and expanding existing food, drink, and lodging services $ Promoting the development of a downtown Civic Center Master Plan 3.3 CAPITALIZE ON A REGIONAL INNOVATION ECONOMY - Clean & Green Technology The Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area is home to many high-tech companies that thrive on innovation and creativity. The Port and other agencies have been actively promoting the 1-5 corri- dor in North Clark County as the "Discovery Corridor," an ideal location for these types of busi- nesses. Redevelopment of the waterfront creates an opportunity to build a cluster of technology- based businesses, such as alternative energy or software development. Implementation of this economic strategy focuses on: Continuing targeted business recruitment efforts F Supporting development of needed office space with public infrastructure Investing in high speed communication and fiber optic capacity ® Promoting, recruiting, and expanding existing food, drink, and lodging services Encouraging the use of "green" design in new construction and reconstruction through use of sustainable products and materials with low environmental impact Momentum and Success Over nearly two decades, the Port of Ridgefield and City of Ridgefield have successfully worked together on developing and implementing a plan to meet the needs of the growing community, plan for the future and establish Ridgefield as a destination for commerce and livability. The Port and City realized that working together, they could improve Ridgefield's standing with elected officials and prospective funders. The following illustrates the significant success and momentum accomplished: 1995 — Environmental "Emergency Action" Declared on Waterfront In 1995, the Department of Ecology declared an, "Emergency Action" was necessary to pro- tect Carty Lake and Lake River from pending impacts of PWT contamination. The Port and City are liable parties but have no financial means to fund the clean-up. Strategic environ- mental remediation planning begins. The Port begins to seek funding support and forms political relationships necessary to respond to the crisis. 2001 — Environmental Funding Agreement Reached In 2001 the Port and Ecology reach a landmark funding agreement whereby Ecology would finance the clean-up of the PWT site and the Port would manage the physical work. The value of this funding package today is nearly $80 million; by 2010 $60 million had been received. 2001 — Port of Ridgefield coins the term, "Discovery Corridor" Acting on the belief that the economic potential of North County and the Port District was under imagined, the Port set out to rebrand the area as a home for technology-based com- panies. The Port promotes the concept with state, federal and local elected officials. 22 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 2002 — "Defining the Discovery Corridor" Published The Port prepared and published a vision and strategic action plan promoting the 1-5 Corri- dor and North County as a future horne for technology, education and knowledge based em- ployers. Community transportation infrastructure was identified as a potential limiting factor. 2003 — Discovery Corridor Transportation Visioning A small group of citizens met to discuss transportation needs and policies of North County. The map and policies became talking points during meetings with Clark County and WSDOT. New Ridgefield Interchange contemplated. 2004 — Ridgefield Interchange Sketch Community members sketched a redesigned Ridgefield Interchange and presented the con- cept to WSDOT staff. Work began to put the project on transportation plans. 2005 — Ridgefield Rail Overpass $1 million Planning Grant The Port submits a funding request for planning the rail overpass project. Freight mobility and safety were driving concerns and helped gain outside support for the project. 2005 — Ridgefield 1-5 Interchange Funding Together the Port and City approached state and federal legislators and requested funding for interchange planning and reconstruction. That year, the City receives $9 million in federal SAFETEA-LU funding and $12 million in Washington State "Transportation Package" and CTED grant funding. Over the following few years, the City ultimately receives over $32 mil- lion in State and federal funding, allowing the project to proceed with construction. 2009 — Regional Sewer Plan Completed & MOU Signed Based in large part on the job creation potential of Ridgefield, the area receives $4 million in grant funds to support regional sewer planning and development. Policies and cooperative planning result in a regional plan and an agreement of local jurisdictions to work toward a regional sewer system. The regional approach allows Ridgefield to plan and develop cost- effective sewer treatment for its citizenry and businesses. 2009 — Stimulus Funding & Interchange Construction Based on project planning and preparation the City of Ridgefield was successful in getting federal stimulus funding for the interchange. Construction gets underway. Excavated mate- rial is brought to the Port to be used to cap the site and protect human health and the envi- ronment. 2010 - 5100,000 Integrated Planning Grant Received Working together the Port and City of Ridgefield received a grant from Washington State De- partment of Ecology to fund strategic coordinated planning to support revitalization of down- town Ridgefield and the waterfront. The planning goal is to create a shared roadmap to a vibrant, healthy community, economy and natural environment. 2010 — Second Rail Overpass Planning Grant Received The Port received a second $1 million grant. Funds will be used to complete overpass engi- neering to 90% level. Project permitting and entitlement work begins. Project is prepared for construction prior to next federal transportation funding bill. The estimated funding request for construction is $9.5 million. In a time of economic woes, Ridgefield has managed to continue to attract funding for key infra- structure projects to prepare Ridgefield for the future. The IPG provides the vision and roadmap to continue the tradition of success. 23 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN c.19 ,SEG C VACUFS DEN SPACE, rR41jS, JDgs L�►a'` P Marina/ Adequate & 4C'CF Boating Affordable`s�, X30 Lod in Government/ 0 0� g g Public Services Northwest /11, .;� Dining & Entertainment Lifestyle Cultural Assets Outdoor Recreation Destination Extensive Parks, Trails Open Spaces Targeted Business Recruitment Economic Strategy for Revitalization & Integration of ntown & Waterf 1-5 Junction & Discovery Corridor Affordable & Desired Housing Active, Innovative Educational Opportunities Boutique & Retail Services Engaged Community Local & Regional Marketing Plan Pacific Northwest Portland/Voncouver Metro Area Figure 3-1. Community Development Strategies 24 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 4. ACTION ITEMS - IMPLEMENTATION The development and improvement of commu- nities can be a long-term endeavor. The unified vision for integration of downtown and the water- front will be achieved over time through an incre- mental approach. Consultants can provide analy- sis and guidance, but it will be the hard work of agency staff, local entrepreneurs, elected officials and community volunteers that make the unified vision a reality. Integration will be achieved step by step over time through implementation of specific projects, initia- tives, and policies. Dedication and commitment of City, Port, and the community business and prop- erty owners and residents to the long-term vision and community development strategies is critical to success. This set of specific action items has been developed to implement the community's shared vision and community development strategies. (Action Item List, page 42). These action items have been compiled and vetted through multiple community meetings, review of existing City and Port plan- ning documents, and professional experience of the consulting team. The Action Items are orga- nized into four categories: I . Economic Development 2. Public Amenities 3. Land Use Policy and Regulations 4. Infrastructure The Action Items were evaluated and prioritized based on the following criteria: Does the Item Promote Integration? — refers to physical and economic connectivity be- tween the waterfront and downtown Was the Item Identified as Priority by the Public? — based on comments and surveys in the community meetings hosted as part of this planning process Is the Item Consistent with Existing Plans? — refers to City and Port Comprehensive Plans and related planning documents Is the Item Feasible? — based on assessment of availability of funding, organizational capac- ity, and whether an action is within the influence of local organizations that will implement the Action Plan Does the Item Benefit the Community? — based on the three criteria that emerge from the community's vision for the future of downtown and the waterfront: improves the economy, pro- tects and integrates nature, and preserves, promotes, and enhances the character of Ridgefield 25 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 4.1 CATALYST PROJECTS Based on the evaluation of the identified Action Items utilizing the review criteria, public input and the consultant's recommendation, priority catalyst projects were identified. Catalyst is a word from chemistry for a compound that causes a reaction to occur more quickly and vigorously. These projects have been identified as the most important for catalyzing revitalization and integration of the downtown and waterfront. These Catalyst Projects should be considered high priorities for allocation of public and private resources and necessary to achieve the community vision. Many of the Catalyst Projects represent a bundle of related Actions on the list (see Priority Action Items table on page 42). Many of the projects, taken from existing documents and plans, have a set lead agency and time- frame. Other projects that emerged from the community process were added to the action list and have also been summarized. The lead agency and timeframe are noted with the projects. Short term is defined as one to three years; Mid term is defined as three to 10 years; Long term is defined as 10 to 20 years or longer. 26 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT --ACTION PLAN QUICK REFERENCE Priority Action Items (Catalyst Projects) Economic Development Catalysts Waterfront Cleanup and Redevelopment Port of Ridgefield Recruit Environmental Center on the Port of Ridgefield/City of Ridgefield Waterfront Coordinated Marketing and Recruitment Facilitated by City of Ridgefield Program Public Events City of Ridgefield (Assisted by Port of Ridgefield, Ridgefield Business Assoc., and Friends of the Refuge) Comprehensive Way -Finding and Signage City of Ridgefield (assisted by WSDOT and Clark Government Civic Center Public Amenity Catalysts Trails and Pathways Public Marina Feasibility Study Open Space Development and Improvement Land Use Policy and Regulation Complete Development Code Update for Downtown and Waterfront Design Guidelines Local Financing Mechanisms Infrastructure Pioneer Street Rail Overpass Pioneer Street Corridor Transportation Plan Downtown Streetscapes and Uses Cleanup - short term Redevelopment - mid to long term Mid to Long Term Short to mid term Short to long term Mid Term County) City of Ridgefield (Assisted by Ridgefield School Long Term District, US Postal Service, Fort Vancouver Regioncl Library, Clark County Fire and Rescue) City of Ridgefield (Assisted by Clark County, US Short to Long Term Fish and Wildlife Service, Port of Ridgefield, Friends of the Refuge) Port of Ridgefield (Assisted by the City of Ridgefield) Long Term City of Ridgefield (downtown) and Port of Ridgefield Short to Long Term (waterfront) City of Ridgefield (Assisted by the Port of Ridgefield) I Short Term City of Ridgefield/Port of Ridgefield I Short to Mid Term City of Ridgefield/Port of Ridgefield Short Term Port of Ridgefield (Assisted by the City of Ridgefield) Short to Long Term City of Ridgefield Short to Mid Term City of Ridgefield Mid to Long Term 27 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 4.1.1 Economic Development Catalysts Waterfront Cleanup and Redevelopment The cleanup and redevelopment of the 40 -acre Port property on the Ridgefield waterfront is a transformative project for the community. After years of dedicated effort, the clean-up phase of the project is nearing completion. The Port has developed a conceptual plan for redevelopment of the property as a mixed-use waterfront with a promenade along Lake River, open space, and flexible development pads for retail, office, and hospitality uses. Considerations Cleanup action effectiveness for supporting future use Integration of cleanup with redevelopment (example: placing protective soil cap over site and creating final grade for property) Pedestrian, vehicular, and bicycle connections with downtown, Refuge, and neighborhoods Positioning physical and marketing redevelopment efforts to mutually benefit waterfront and downtown development Implications for on- and off-site transportation infrastructure and utilities Plans for Rail Overpass/Pioneer Street Extension Bridge over Lake River to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Implementation Steps 1. Complete cleanup action in coordination with redevelopment 2. Entitle property — Federal, state, and local environmental and land use permitting 3. Marketing and targeted business recruitment 4. Construction of public amenities and infrastructure 5. Building construction through Port reviewed and recommended development agreements Lead Agency Port of Ridgefield Timeframe Clean Up: Short Term Redevelopment: Mid to Long Term 28 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Recruit Environmental Center on the Waterfront One of the most compelling ideas for attracting visitors to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, downtown and the waterfront is to establish a dynamic, interactive environmental research and education center on the waterfront. This potential center could function as the official visitor center to the Refuge or be affiliated with a university or non-profit organization. This concept has been articulated as part of the Confluence Project, a regional art and cultural collaboration along the Columbia River. While the City and Port would take the lead in recruiting an Environmental Cen- ter, the ultimate decision will be at the state or federal level (i.e., WSU or Department of Interior). Economic feasibility has yet to be determined. Considerations - Compatibility between the research and learning center and potential future businesses on the waterfront Potential for US Fish and Wildlife Service presence to move or change their plan to non - federally owned property Implementation Steps Complete a market demand and feasibility analysis Develop partnerships with academic institutions and/or other organizations to support, develop and operate the center Develop conceptual plans for physical development and operation Pursue funding sources for development Lead Agency Port of Ridgefield/ City of Ridgefield Timeframe Mid to Long Term 29 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Facilitate Coordinated Branding, Marketing and Business Recruitment Program The City, Port, and Ridgefield Business Association actively market the community. Marketing is a perpetual effort and can always be improved. Current marketing efforts could be expanded to include branding identification and awareness, collection of data on consumer spending, tar- geted recruitment and expansion of desired businesses including food and drink establishments, lodging and accommodations, outdoor recreation, and high-tech firms. With the large population growth in the City of Ridgefield and surrounding area, a "buy local" marketing effort targeting area residents could also be potentially very successful for downtown businesses. Additionally, expanding into the regional "Land Here, Live Here" marketing effort would improve and enhance efforts to recruit entrepreneurs, businesses and visitors from outside the area. Downtown busi- nesses will be part of an economic restructuring based on needs in today's market and not the historic business mix. Considerations ® Coordination and collaboration between businesses in downtown, the waterfront and the 1-5 Junction • Developing a brand for Ridgefield used by all organizations promoting the community (Both the City and Port have recently participated in the "Land Here, Live Here" marketing effort led by Identity Clark County but that effort does not specifically "brand" Ridgefield) Implementation Steps Form Downtown Revitalization Task Force with representatives from, but not limited to, the City, Port, Ridgefield Business Association, School District, Friends of the Refuge, and the arts community to focus on downtown design and recruitment priorities, timelines, and resources (after the transportation plan is completed) Build capacity in the existing Ridgefield Business Association (the Main Street Program model has been successful in communities across Washington and the country) 3 Collect data on consumers in Ridgefield including where they live, what they buy, how much they spend, and other goods and services they would like to see in Ridgefield 4. Establish a list of properties in downtown and the waterfront available for redevelopment Take appropriate steps to position available properties for redevelopment (such as ad- dressing potential environmental issues or infrastructure needs) Develop a marketing strategy coordinated with the Port, City and Ridgefield Business Asso- ciation Develop and provide additional resources to priority marketing efforts Lead Agency Facilitated by the City of Ridgefield (ultimately, the RBA will lead this effort) Timeframe .. Short to Mid Term 30 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Public Events Events like the 4th of July Parade, BirdFest, Heri- tage Days, Hometown Celebration and First Friday create energy and vitality in communities by bring- ing people together in public spaces and advance economic development. They also drive con- sumers to local businesses. Programming many events throughout the year is a proven strategy for promoting downtown districts. The redevelopment of the waterfront increases the potential for events that draw people to both downtown and the river. Considerations Filling in gaps during the year when there are few public events in the community Coordinating between regional events like the Clark County Fair, events on the Refuge, events in downtown and the waterfront Develop capacity to create and host additional events to attract visitors and customers to the Downtown and Waterfront Implementation Steps 1 . Continue to support existing regular events 2. When possible, hire an events coordinator 3. Expand BirdFest to make it a sustainable, annual event — seek counsel with other large events to gain insight on how to take the event to the next level 4. Coordinate between City, Port, Ridgefield Business Association and Refuge to create new events that fit the vision of the community Develop events strategy to create events that promote business (i.e., Sidewalk sales, Holi- day shopping events) Lead Agency City of Ridgefield (assisted by Port of Ridgefield, Ridgefield Business Association, Friends of the Refuge) Timeframe Short to Long Term (Ongoing) 31 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Comprehensive Way -Finding and Signage Program A signage program provides visitors with direction to the amenities of the community including downtown, the waterfront, and the Refuge. Currently, there are signs on 1-5 identifying the exit for the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and along Pioneer Street welcoming people to Old Town Ridgefield. Plans for Overlook Park include an information kiosk to adver- tise events and activities. A way -finding and signage program could improve the existing signs by creating a uniform design that identifies Ridgefield, directing residents and visi- tors to different amenities, and signifying arrival at different destinations. Example Way -Finding Sign 32 Considerations Coordination with Washington State Department of Transportation on additional signage on 1-5 Maintenance and updating of information Signage should be consistent with developing and promotion of Ridgefield Brand Implementation Steps 1 . Identify key locations for additional signage 2. Utilize a uniform design for signs 3. Select fabricator to construct signs 4. Install and maintain signage Lead Agency City of Ridgefield (assisted by WSDOT and Clark County) Timeframe Mid Term RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT —ACTION PLAN Government Civic Center A large portion of existing downtown and waterfront office space is occupied by government of- fices including City Hall, the Port administration building, library, post office, and police station. These civic uses act as anchor tenants that identify these areas as centers of the community and draw in people during weekdays when many tourists and residents are at work. Considerations Maintenance and upgrading of civic buildings to accommodate current and future use Need for a long-term plan for centralizing a Civic Center as part of the downtown revital- ization plans Implementation Steps Continue to operate existing government services from locations in downtown and the waterfront Include centralizing a Civic Center in downtown as part of the work of the Downtown Revitalization Task Force recommended in coordinated branding, marketing, and business recruitment catalyst project Lead Agency City of Ridgefield (Assisted by Ridgefield School District, US Postal Service, Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Clark County Fire and Rescue) Timeframe Long Term 33 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN 4.1.2 Public Amenity Catalysts 34 Trails and Pathways The Ridgefield community is close to nature both physically and culturally. The walkability of downtown and the extensive trail system in the Refuge are great assets to be enhanced and pro- moted. At the community meetings, there was strong consensus and desire for more pedestrian and bicycle connections between the residential neighborhoods, downtown, waterfront, and the Refuge. Staff from City, Port, Clark County, LCREP, water trails, and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge have all begun to coordinate plans to develop these trail and pathway connections, including water trails. Considerations Connecting City, County, and Refuge trail planning efforts Pedestrian and bicyclist safety Waterfront Access Implementation Steps 1 . Identify priority trail and pathway projects 2. Identify gaps/opportunities to increase connectivity. 3. Continue coordination between agencies 4. Identify funding sources to implement trail projects 5. Construct and maintain trails and pathways Lead Agency City of Ridgefield (assisted by Clark County, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Port of Ridge- field, Friends of the Refuge) Timeframe Short to Long Term RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Public Marina Feasibilitv Stud The cleanup of the former wood treatment facility on the waterfront creates a historic opportunity to create more public access to the water. In addition to McCuddy's Marina and the public boat launch facilities, there is potential to expand boating opportunities and visitors on Lake River and the Columbia River by creating a public marina on Port property. The proximity to the Columbia River and the distance between existing marinas drive the economic potential to brand Ridgefield as a boating destination. The economic and financial feasibility of construction and operation of a public marina should be studied. Considerations Cost of dredging Lake River to create a boat basin Environmental conditions - potential that sediments have been contaminated by the for- mer wood treatment facility Financial balance of revenues from slip fees and other sources with costs of construction, operation and maintenance of marina Availability of grant funding to support construction of a marina Implementation Steps Conduct market assessment of demand for marina facilities, including optimal mix of slip sizes Develop financial pro forma of marina costs and revenues Lead Agency Port of Ridgefield (assisted by City of Ridgefield) Timeframe Long Term 35 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 36 Open Space Develoament and Improvement Several major park projects are planned including renovation of Abrams Park, development of Overlook Park, and public green spaces on the rede- veloped waterfront. These green spaces are important elements of the com- munity that provide recreation opportunities and bring nature into the city. Parks are also economic assets that can enhance the character of a town, raise property values, and attract residents and tourists who in turn spend money at local businesses. Considerations Competition for limited space downtown between parks and private businesses Balance of public open space and business opportunities on the redeveloped waterfront Maintenance of park facilities Implementation Steps 1 . Complete design of Overlook Park and construct using grant funds Consider changes to consolidate Davis Park and Ridgefield Commu- nity Park as recommended in the Ridgefield Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan Implement City's Parks Plan Lead Agency 4 City of Ridgefield (downtown) and Port of Ridgefield (waterfront) Timeframe Short to Long Term RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN 4.1.3 Land Use Policy and Regulation Complete Development Code Update for Downtown and Waterfront The City is updating the Municipal Code that regulates land development within the City lim- its. The Development Code addresses important issues including zoning standards, subdivision requirements, and permit review processes. The update of the Development Code is especially important for downtown and the waterfront because it will provide the framework to ensure future development aligns with the community vision for the future. Considerations Scale and intensity of development that should be allowed in downtown and the water- front Size and extent of the downtown commercial area Types of uses that should be allowed in downtown and the waterfront A view protection overlay area for residential properties between downtown and the wa- terfront that facilitates the protection of views to Lake River Creation of a subarea plan and zone for the McCuddy's Marina property to consider redevelopment and code compliance consistent with the unified vision for the IPG Implementation Steps Complete work of the stakeholder committee to revise the code Approval of updated code by Planning Commission Adoption of updated code by City Council Lead Agency City of Ridgefield (assisted by Port of Ridgefield) Timeframe Short Term 37 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Design Guidelines Design guidelines establish a framework to promote quality development that fits the character of an area. The City developed design guidelines for downtown in 2004 (Downtown Ridgefield Plan- ning Guide). The community meetings for this public involvement effort reinforced the findings of previous community planning processes in Ridgefield — that maintaining the character of down- town is a priority. Currently, there are no design guidelines for the waterfront beyond the stan- dards in the Development Code. Design guidelines are a useful tool for achieving that objective. Considerations Applicability of the downtown design guidelines to the waterfront Development on the waterfront could be required to meet a minimum number of the spe- cific design guidelines for downtown to create architectural consistency while allowing it to develop a distinct character and identity The waterfront and downtown design should include bird safe standards and encourage- ment of sustainable building practices and energy efficiency Implementation Steps i Develop a form of design guidelines for the waterfront in conjunction with the Port of Ridgefield Approval of waterfront design guidelines by planning commission which were created by the City and Port Adoption of waterfront design guidelines by the City Council Lead Agency City of Ridgefield/Port of Ridgefield Timeframe Short to Mid Term 38 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Local Financina Mechanisms Many of the projects identified to promote sustainable development and integration of the down- town and waterfront require investment of public funds. Over time, these projects will spur eco- nomic development and increase local tax revenues through higher property values and greater sales. In the short term, there is a need to develop financing plans for specific projects in the downtown and waterfront areas. In most states, such revitalization efforts are supported by tax increment financing (TIF) districts. In Washington state, the ability to utilize TIF is limited by legal constraints. Modified versions of TIF are being explored as pilot projects in several communities across the state. State and federal grants for infrastructure, economic development, and open space and public recreation can play a significant role in financing public projects. The establishment of a public development authority (PDA) is another effective redevelopment financing mechanism. A PDA is a public corporation created by a city or county to fulfill a particu- lar public purpose or perform a public function pursuant to Revised Code of Washington Chapter 35.21.730. PDAs are typically created to manage the development and operation of a single project or revitalization of a neighborhood, which the city or county determines is best managed outside of its traditional bureaucracy and lines of authority. The particular project may be en- trepreneurial in nature and may intersect with the private sector in ways that would strain public resources and personnel. The Port of Ridgefield is a type of PDA and is working to redevelop the waterfront as well as other projects in the community. Combination of the brownfield properties in Downtown might be a candidate to consolidate as a PDA. It will take creative thinking to underwrite such a project. By appearing larger, and as a key component of downtown revitalization, there may be some unforeseen opportunities that could be attractive to potential public project funders. Considerations Partnerships are strong benefits for competitiveness of grant applications (Joint Port and City applications should be attractive to funding agencies, especially if other partners are supportive) The community's vision for sustainable development aligns with the priorities of many federal and state grant programs Implementation Steps Identify state and federal grant programs to support Catalyst Projects Develop a systematic plan for obtaining grant funding for Catalyst Projects over time (as projects are implemented, momentum will grow, and the community will find itself in an increasingly better position to obtain future grants) Consider establishing a PDA to promote revitalization of downtown Combine downtown brownfields into a single project – include in Downtown Revitalization Task Force agenda Work with private sector developers to form partnerships to promote redevelopment and reinvestment in downtown and waterfront areas. 11 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Lead Agency City of Ridgefield/Port of Ridgefield Timeframe Short Term 40 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN 4.1.4 Infrastructure Pioneer Street Rail Overpass A grade -separated rail crossing is critical to redevelopment of the waterfront. The Pioneer Street Rail Overpass is intended to provide safe, unobstructed, and direct access to the waterfront, as well as to the "Carty" unit (and potentially the "River S" unit) of the Ridgefield National Wild- life Refuge. At present, safety and access to the waterfront by emergency vehicles, cars, trucks, and pedestrians are considered deficient because of the at -grade rail crossings and inadequate emergency access. The Port is leading the effort to construct the overpass. Preliminary design has been completed and funding is being assembled for the project. In addition to being an important infrastructure investment for Ridgefield, the Pioneer Street Rail Overpass will visually and physically connect downtown and the waterfront. The intersection at Pioneer Street/Main Avenue will also be the visual connection to the Refuge. An iconic design that signifies the Ridgefield brand and vision should be part of the finished project. Considerations The overpass has the potential to be an iconic gateway for the waterfront and Refuge. At- tractive architectural design will be essential to making the overpass a landmark. Transportation patterns and parking availability will be altered by the project, and the needs of nearby businesses and property owners need to be considered. Implementation Steps Proceed through project engineering and design to address considerations Ensure final design of the Pioneer Street/Main Avenue intersection includes the appropri- ate consideration for the place where downtown meets the waterfront Obtain remaining funding to construct the overpass Construct the overpass Lead Agency Port of Ridgefield (assisted by City of Ridgefield) Timeframe Short to Long Term (depending on funding) 41 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT — ACTION PLAN Pioneer Street Corridor Transportation Plan Increased development and activity in the waterfront and downtown will result in increased traffic in this area. Redevelopment of the waterfront is projected to generate over 1200 pm peak hour trips through downtown. The Pioneer Street Overpass will also alter traffic patterns through down- town. The Refuge draws approximately 90,000 visitors per year and tourism is expected to grow. The cumulative effects of these changes should be addressed through a comprehensive transpor- tation plan for the downtown and waterfront area. The plan should at a minimum address Pio- neer Street from Main Avenue to 9th Avenue (to the barn). Considerations Increased traffic through downtown and the waterfront is a sign of economic activity, but will also likely be considered a nuisance by some community members Integration of walking and biking with vehicle traffic is important to the community Changes in traffic patterns in downtown in the vicinity of Pioneer Street and Main Avenue will affect the type of business that will be successful — Main Avenue will be much more "strollable" than Pioneer Street The transportation plan must include bridge connections between downtown and the wa- terfront, pedestrian, bicycle, and water connectivity Second access point in addition to recommended access at the northern end of the water- front property Implementation Steps In the short term, identify funding support from the City, Port, USFWS, private or state grants, as part of the development program 1 Hire a transportation planning firm to update the transportation analysis of the City's Transportation Capital Facilities Plan and develop a plan for efficient circulation, parking, and multi -modal access. Draft the transportation plan update prior to forming the Downtown Revitalization Task Force Lead Agency I City of Ridgefield (although, the plan will be development dependent) Timeframe Short to Mid Term 42 --- RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT —ACTION PLAN Downtown Streetscapes and Uses The downtown street design should include buffers between sidewalks and the roadway and con- sider the level of bike access needed. Buffers, like landscaping or some kind of street amenity like benches, provide real and perceived separation between traffic and walkers. Generally, because of the anticipated high volume of vehicular traffic, local services will be located on Pioneer Street, complementing the services provided at the Junction. Alleyways north and south of Pioneer Street should be developed for increased walkability and access to an expanded commercial center. De- veloping alley access can also add another layer of interest and opportunity for downtown retail development and ensure that business enterprises located off Pioneer Street and Main Avenue attract clientele. Considerations Shared use of the streets and sidewalks Changes and increase in traffic on Pioneer Street Underutilized alley system that could improve pedestrian and bike connections Implementation Steps Include downtown circulation, including alleys, in the transportation plan Include outcomes of the plan in information supplied to the Downtown Revitalization Task Force Lead Agency City of Ridgefield Timeframe Mid to Long Term – -43 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT -ACTION PLAN APPENDIX A Plan Matrix & Project Matrix RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN Plan Matrix The Plan Matrix looked at three existing planning documents and enunciates the elements of those documents that affirm, support, and dovetail with the Vision of the Downtown/Waterfront Integrated Plan and the strategies that will achieve that Vision. mb�s k. City Comprehensive Plan Vision based on four principles: Downtown—ELI' Concentrate on what we Port Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements Our shared vision is for our Preserve and protect critical communities to be recognized for have, a quaint walkable natural areas and commitment their livability, healthy environment downtown, the Wildlife to community and environmental and contributions to a robust Refuge, the Refuge plank sustainability; a local, robust local economy. Our communities house, archeological economy; destination area for want to be vibrant, clean, safe, resources, and Lewis and tourists and visitors; maintaining enjoyable and productive places Clark connections. "Main Street" feeling and small where citizens work together town character; pedestrian, to manage the implications bicycle, and transit friendly with of their social, economic and strong connections between environmental actions so as to not neighborhoods, the downtown/ compromise the ability of future waterfront and adjoining activity generations to do the same. centers. Ensure that the existing strengths The waterfront property is owned Downtown Ridgefield has of Downtown Ridgefield and the by the citizens of the Port District; always been the traditional Waterfront areas are maintained: it is the intent and strong desire heart of the community. Orientation and access to of the Port Commission and Downtown is the social, the Lake River shoreline citizens that the site accommodate commercial, governmental Comfortable, "Main Street" a variety of activities and and crossroads of old amenities. Public access, spaces Ridgefield. However, this feeling and facilities where family and central position is likely to be Pedestrian, bicycle and bus friends can gather, socialize, relax challenged as the community access and recreate will be important and region focus upon the attributes of the site. The site development of the regional, Continued use of Floating is close to nature and presents industrial and commercial Homes along Lake River wonderful opportunities for property and infrastructure at people to enjoy the outdoors, the 1-5 Junction. natural landscape and nearby wildlife. (continued on next page) A-1 RIDGEFIELD DOWNTOWN/WATERFRONT INTEGRATION PROJECT—ACTION PLAN A-2 Build a robust economy that The waterfront will again Create a destination area provides a wealth of living wage become a place for industrious for downtown Ridgefield that employment opportunities for people to generate value in provides quality merchandise, residents. A healthy downtown products & services. We can service, and activities within that provides a setting for mutually imagine productive work areas an ambience that is unique supportive businesses and supporting uses such as research to Ridgefield and not readily community events is essential to and development, education, available elsewhere. a livable community. In addition and professional offices. Retail to efforts to revitalize downtown, commerce and the exchange the City will continue to work with of value and ideas can also re- developers to create efficient and emerge on the waterfront. A mix attractive development in all areas of retail shops catering to the of the city. Ridgefield will support needs of workers, residents and existing businesses and encourage visitors is encouraged. them to expand by providing information resources and completing economic development oriented public projects. By integrating the natural and The Lake River site is located Ridgefield has abundant built environments, Ridgefield in an environmentally sensitive resources to draw upon will create a sustainable urban environment with clean air and area. Past uses of the site have degraded and damaged the including its small town character and charm, the water, habitat for fish and wildlife, quality of the site. As the Port natural surroundings, such as and comfortable and secure places redevelops the site, it will be the rolling hills, the Lake River for people to live and work. simultaneously working to clean waterfront, and the Ridgefield and environmentally secure National Wildlife Refuge, the site. Redevelopment will be its attraction to artisans, guided by the Port's commitment its rich Native American to community and environmental archaeological history, and its sustainability. association with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 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SUBJECT: Community Questionnaire Response Summary CC: File On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, seventy-five Ridgefield stakeholders attended a workshop at the Community Center to develop a unified vision for the downtown/waterfront integration project and prioritize planned projects to help reach that vision. E-mail invitations were sent to nearly 400 email addresses and distributed by recipients to anyone they thought might be interested in attending. The invitation was also sent to the media. At the meeting attendees were presented the following proposed unified vision based on previous planning documents: Ridgefield is a regional employment and residential center that drives a local, robust economy. It is a destination area for tourists and visitors — admired for its quaint, walkable downtown, "Main Street "feeling, and small-town character and charm. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly with strong connections between neighborhoods, the downtown/waterfront and adjoining activity centers. Ridgefield preserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. Everyone at the workshop agreed that this was a fair representation of their vision of Ridgefield. The vision will be moved forward as we develop an action plan for integrating the downtown and port plans. The remainder of the workshop revolved around small group discussions, reporting back to the larger group, and prioritizing input based on the questions below. The questions were also on comment sheets so individuals could make their own comments, take the sheets away to respond when they had time to process or distribute to family, friends, or colleagues who could not attend. Comment sheets and boxes were also left in four locations in Ridgefield until May 10 so that anyone who hadn't been able to attend the workshop could also give input. Materials from the workshop were placed on the City's website for review. The Columbian newspaper covered the workshop, before and after, helping to direct people to information and opportunity to comment. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 1 of 13 The following is a summary of the comments received at the workshop and in the succeeding week: 1. Why is the downtown/waterfront important to you? o How they tie in together is important — There should be only one "Old Town" but waterfront should not be so different that you feel you're no longer in Ridgefield. Waterfront building design could have hints of old town feel o Provides more "depth" to the Old Town o It's part of back yard —we use it daily o Access to refuge as well as Lake and Columbia rivers o Port's 40 acres important as the only empty land for development. It must compliment the river front as well as tie to the city's business future. o Waterfront is the reason for present location of City of Ridgefield — waterfront was squandered by poor planning and short sighted industrial development o Connectivity to waterfront — economic (e.g. Eco -tourism) o Could be heart of the community with more accessibility o Needs to be thought of as one area — with different but complimentary uses o I like being in small town as compared to Vancouver/Portland o Waterfront is great - relaxing and a great getaway; residents enjoy how clean it is o It will bring much needed commerce and attract a variety of business ventures o Obviously recognized and valued by its residents for its large potential o Area to enjoy the beauty o A place to meet up with neighbors o A place to walk and ride a bike for exercise o Have an amphitheater for concerts, speeches, performances o Unique, friendly, safe, relatively quiet o Living outside city limits, am grateful for access to coffee, hardware, park; as sense of community o Family togetherness — shopping, library, park, farmers market, etc o Our family owns the Ridgefield Marina o It has potential to be an attractive place for businesses and public access to the river o Is vital for the community's longevity o The two need each other o I own a large yacht and keep it at McCuddy's Marina; I also live in Ridgefield o An expanded opportunity to spend time with friends and newcomers o Small town atmosphere is what makes Ridgefield unique — no big box stores o Adds to the uniqueness of the area o You can hunt, fish, recreate all within 10 minutes from my home o Small town feel o Boating and access to the river o Expand definition of Waterfront o Reorganize unique guidelines o Development to compliment downtown and refuge o Sustaining element to community — integration of opportunity o Boating destination — clean up river o Heart of Community o More accessible to waterfront — needs to be something o McMenamin's restaurant on waterfront Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 2 of 13 o Restaurant on float o I love Ridgefield and want to live here the rest of my life o Unique opportunity to wisely build mixed-use recreation and business. o Great opportunity to have trails/water access and enjoyment of natural resources o Support boating/lodging o I live on the edge of town o Unique/quality place that can keep its uniqueness o Refuge has site for oldest, biggest village for centuries; more bird species than anywhere in the Portland Metro area o Ridgefield's town identity is easily understood as different from the junction o Live and shop downtown o Need to build a new seismic -safe fire station o Would like to have new boat engine rescue facility in the Port area o Small, downtown feel; access to the water o Access to downtown resources, waterfront, small town feel o Integrate community and recreation o Water trails/water use o Include Lake River from Vancouver Lake to the Columbia as the waterfront that is accessed through Ridgefield o Ability to quietly access post office, small stores, library and not having to drive 10 miles. 2. What are the strengths, unique aspects of Ridgefield's downtown and waterfront? o View, wildlife, center of community o Off the beaten track just enough to be accessible but not totally convenient o One of few authentic feelings of a downtown area o Good variety of shops, facilities o Feels like it is still an entity of its own o Distinct small feel o First Friday is a great event o Waterfront is mainly geared to recreation o Historic sites nearby o Bird watching o Far enough from Portland to be an overnight destination by boat o Boat access o Small downtown, homey feeling o Provides a unique area for a mixture of business and public access o Geographical location is very unique, downtown really can't turn into urban sprawl situation o Waterfront is a direct link to the Refuge and Columbia River o Geographically unique o Access from Lake River to Columbia and Lewis rivers o McCuddy's Marina o Two "main drags" — Main & Pioneer o Overlook of wildlife refuge and staring point to explore area by canoe, boat, and hopefully biking and walking o Charming and connects to the refuge, historical, water ways Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 3 of 13 o Uniform code for new buildings to have "old town" feel — brick, arches, brick work at top. o Take advantage of the boat launch area and refuge to become a destination town o Clean and colorful o Proximity to friendly people o Active merchant association o Active garden club o Quaint character of downtown o Look at Tacoma as example for further discussions o Undeveloped, on the water, quaint, wildlife refuge o Locally owned businesses and compact area provide nice place to walk around o Houses are being fixed up giving the area a cared -for feel o Relationship with refuge and Columbia River o Beginning of network of walking trails — need more o Good geography — river and refuge, nice downtown buildings o Educational opportunities at Port o It's like a destination area but affords rural look while being close to metro areas o Events o Small town atmosphere o Connection between community and waterfront o Unique regional attributes o Destination o Defines community o Geography for waterfront access o Nice buildings downtown o Force traffic to refuge through downtown o Walking community o Refuge, Plank House, small quaint shops and the water o Refuge o Not a copy of any other area o Locally owned businesses o An abundance of wildlife and resources to be encountered from port site o It is still "unspoiled" and a treasure o North Refuge, events, South Refuge, Norman Rockwell feel, waterfront, Gee Creek o It's a unit — not to be spread out o Be unique — a place that gains a reputation for being like nowhere else o Native and cultural history; quality food; place to learn o Small town, only real access from a town that is not heavily used o Small and has great potential o It's character and feel of the past o Open slate we can make what we want o Clean up of Brownfield site — what a unique story and history o Unique community, stores o Refuge o Keep it non -chain o Active transport (foot, bike, kayak) already big in community o Small town feel o Access to the river o Close to the refuge Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 4 of 13 o Quiet, non -industrial aspect of waterfront o Old town feel and how community works together on projects o American Legion o Proximity to refuge in relation to waterfront development o Proximity one to the other: each can play of the other's distinctive characteristics 3. What opportunities/priorities should we pursue for the downtown/waterfront? (Be specific) o Area for events — farmer's market, fairs, merchants, park -like setting o Limited growth o Small business, except a Wal -mart type store at exit 14 would be a blessing o An anchor to draw people into town from developments — a GROCERY STORE would be amazing o More restaurants o Something like proposed marine study area o Merge recreation with downtown - opportunities for shopping, eating on the waterfront o Parks/public space/transient moorage o "Destination" — hotel, spa, restaurant on the waterfront o Downtown shops, small town feeling — much as it already is o Has great potential for business and public access to Lake River o Access to Lake River provides attractive area where people can shop, work, recreate o Finish clean up at the old Port site o Build overpass to access waterfront o Dredge Lake River and open up access to/from Columbia River o Integration and collaboration o Pioneer St overpass and overlook park o Waterfront/marina needs fuel pumps, a market/cafe for boaters and water sports folks, etc ( a good $ for someone) o Better nightclub/bar/grill for a more sophisticated/younger crowd o Showers at the boat launch/marina area o River boat tours o More boater access to Refuge, wetland/Lake River o Rather than jet-ski heaven, seek harmony with the environment o Not a place to launch a boat but quiet and peaceful with people milling about o Become a gateway to NWR like Troutdale did to the gorge o Ensure someone is at the Winter & Wine Alliance committee o Trails — walking, biking, kayaking, canoeing — this will immediately bring people to town o Downtown — "old town" look in new buildings — Post Office needs to get "old" o Waterfront — promenade along water. Draw in boaters from the area (not all launched at Ridgefield) o The waterway is a roadway to Ridgefield, too o Condos and restaurants at water's edge o Expand the Gee Creek hiking trails to include the waterfront o Styles blend well; can be different but should go together well o Need mixed us in the waterfront and downtown in order to have success and draw to our community o Use refuge to draw people to downtown and make Ridgefield a destination o Connection to refuge and Plank House. o Offer services and support to visitors of the refuge as well as local residents Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 5 of 13 o Nice to have a gas station downtown somewhere. o Guest marina with restaurants and stores o Only "Green" development should be allowed o Pedestrian access to waterfront with social and recreational spaces is critical o Business development allowed only if it meets highest development standards. o Downtown should place emphasis on the arts o Need signage at the refuge for downtown and its buildings (economic activity) o Dredging of Lake River o Guest moorage at waterfront by restaurants and shops o Place for river boaters to dock and spend time o Locate refuge offices at North Pole yard o Needs to expand boating possibilities - additional parking, restaurant, day moorage, etc o Support unique shops enjoyed by residents and visitors alike o Rules for building and homes appearance in old town — Upgrade o Get railroad crossing arms to project across the road for safety; and noise reduction (no train horns) o Access to refuge o Jobs where you can live o Low impact development o Confluence Project (Ed/interpretive/pubic use) o Guest: boater's destination; growth is good. St Helens o A visitor center on the water or downtown for the refuge would capitalize on our biggest asset o That it will still be good in 30 years o Please read: The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander (at the library) o Trails!! On site and connecting surrounding community; connecting trails along watersheds o Area -wide wifi system — live stream video for council meetings, baseball games, etc. o Fewer cars — emphasize bike/walk o Train stop o Water trails o Birding/photography/art center o Place to relax — opposite of today's crazy life pace o Learn about nature, cultural history, art o Sustainable jobs that keep residents working here o Small business o Public safety facility o Over pass o Small town atmosphere to share with visitors o Keep current atmosphere but attract visitors o Boating attraction (eco -tourism) o Eco -tourism business opportunities, connection to water o Integrate town and waterfront e.g. boating people could come to town for tea, shopping, etc. while residents could come to marina for waterfront recreation o Ensure waterfront is part of the community, not an isolated housing/office area. o Maintain family feel of Ridgefield, don't turn into big city overnight o Safety regulation for boating — more assistance needed to help boaters meet requirements o Use school maintenance building as a small shopping mall to attract more customers to town rather than entirely to waterfront Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 6 of 13 o Beyond meeting the basic needs of its residents, it appears the bones, momentum and desire are present to make it a tourist destination 4. What should the downtown/waterfront be like in 10 years? What should it mean to the community, what should it provide? o A place to recreate, shop, eat and take families merged from downtown to waterfront o Accessible, recreation, picnicking, entertainment o Larger library with meeting rooms and gallery o Beautiful environment o Area for community connection o Lots of trees, plants — Ridgefield is about nature and wildlife o Remove "/" in downtown and waterfront — combined multi -use community o Refuge offices and research facility (WSU) at waterfront o Exercise outdoors o Events, music, performances, merchants, farmer's market o Increase the health, enjoyment and foster a sense of positive community o Should be about the same o Current businesses should be thriving o A draw for people from Van/Port to come enjoy small town life o No box stores, just unique small businesses o Ensure pending shoreline master program update permits potential business activities; update should anticipate future uses of the site o Thriving with larger business district o Provide quality services to a more populated community that can sustain a healthy living o Look like it was always there o Provide good access to the Refuge and the Columbia River o Beautiful o Capitalize on the "green" trends in all aspects of business and culture, make Ridgefield what it always has been — "the anti La Center." o A place to relax and feel close to the nature we come from o More retail, restaurants, and livable spaces o Walking and biking trails o More off-street parking, open spaces, parks; a place people want to walk around, shop and enjoy. o Possible to connect waterfront with downtown using walkway? o Don't let new Pioneer bridge be a roadblock to pedestrians o A "happening" place that combines sports and culture o Where kids can "roam" in complete safety o Mixed use — residential and business bid for old port. Bid property — infill for downtown with same type of old architecture o Have services and businesses to support the community, including restaurants, boutiques, fresh local market. o Provide gateway to refuge with safe options for walking and biking o A restored waterfront o Interconnecting pedestrian and bike paths that connect downtown and waterfront o Green businesses o Destination arts events o Boaters' destination (needs dredging) Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 7 of 13 o Community of Bed and Breakfast o Lodging for visitors; boaters, too o Walking, jogging, biking paths o Restaurants — floating? o Welcoming to boaters, walkers, bikers o Not concerned about too much growth o St Helens a good example o Mixed-use with condos above shops and office o Walking mall (circular) through old downtown (side street parking) o Should provide jobs o A waterfront destination for boaters o Residential opportunity on waterfront property so residents can take advantage of charm and businesses in old town o Go slowly on commercial development so businesses can succeed and develop as population increases o No big box stores o Unique shops, stores o Waterfront well used, homes cleaned up and upgraded — a place where people want to live o Self -sustainable o A destination for tourists and residents o Backdrop to City's corp (core?) o Limit intensity of development o Extend Pioneer into community o Craft Beer o Clean water o Guest moorage o Parking (trailheads) o WSU o Lodging o Make downtown a walking mall o Downtown should be connected to both waterfront and the junction o Contamination on the water should be cleaned up o A refuge visitor center downtown or at the Port o Ridgefield should be a city where one (tele -commuter) who can live anywhere chooses to live in Ridgefield o A mix of recreation and business that keeps flavor of downtown o Should be a refuge from the hectic pace of life, should be why we come to live and enjoy a quieter life, away from the pollution of the city o A railway destination stop to enjoy refuge and town o Lots of native -based activities o Restaurants, boutique shopping, boardwalks o Become the destination, a place to live and enjoy life o Small downtown area without high vehicle traffic o Sustainable jobs o Developed access to water; the beginning of "green" businesses moving in o Jobs recreation, sustainable energy o Would like to see use of solar, wind and habitat roofs in both areas o Cleaned up river, deal with blue green algae — toxic and effects boating, tourism, water Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 8 of 13 o The schools and the street in from of the school should be upgraded. o Expand library o Controlled growth, not just open season for developers o Assists boaters in all daily aspects; restaurant, fuel o Fewer empty buildings o Small shops and art enterprises o Make destination for weekday use as well as weekend activities o Everything a tourist looking for: recreation (walking, biking, kayaking, fishing, boating); play area/attractions for children; family dining; B&Bs/boutique hotel; bakery; wine/cheese is what the citizens of Ridgefield want. o Residents have to feel proud of their town and be willing to share it with visitors and tourists 5. What do you not want to see in the downtown/waterfront? (Be specific) o Litter, dog feces, drug dealing, winos sleeping, illegal behavior o A strip -mall, big stores o Industrial, fast food, chain stores o Anything other than locally owned businesses o No franchises or major chains o NO big box stores — Wal-Mart, etc o Uses that detract from the vision that is developed for the site area o 20/20 hindsight, poor design and lack of integration with regard to connecting the downtown/waterfront o No modern looking structures. Don't isolate Old Town from waterfront o No big box stores o No franchises or chains o Traffic -central on Pioneer — trucks a huge issue o Chain store — big box o Architecture that does not fit with the downtown o Industrial buildings — should be separate from restaurants and community businesses o Large industrial buildings o Disgraceful residential development- Cedar Ridge and Parade of Homes are examples of developers left to their own devices o No Wal-Mart o No out -of -scale or disordinate development o Less parking o Development that doesn't fit the area o Boat trailer parking on Main or Pioneer o Lots of cars o Buildings over 3 stories o High density development o Blight, run down shops, empty lots, mobile homes, pink flamingos, palin trees o Chain stores — don't need Cold Stone Ice Cream o Box stores, chains o Break in flavor, style of town o Light industrial; unless it's environmentally friendly o Skyscraper ideology in architecture; box stores Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 9 of 13 o Chain stores, locally owned o Leaving Lake River as is with major algae blooms in the summer — damages skin when touched o Concerned about Port becoming group of private developments essentially off limits to those that don't live or work there o Don't want to see Port/downtown entirely filled with condos, upscale shops and offices that serve only a limited portion of Ridgefield citizens o Large chain store -type franchises o Ridgefield has too proud a heritage to blow it on something they are not o Mixed use — rumor has it the Port has decided to go only with retail — this would be a mistake The following comments were answering question #5 but we believe, based on the discussion at the workshop and the comments themselves, they are actually what people would like to see: o Need sustainable homes that are energy efficient — we must build in a way that supports community, not destroys it o Specialized areas on waterfront o Plans to eat, visit, explore, entertain o Quality walking experience with everything connected — refuge to town to waterfront o Expansive restaurants that cater to waterfront seating o Boardwalks with candy shops, high-end clothing o Hotel, restaurants o More police presence "walking: and more community programs o Continuity in design o More small shops, paths to follow for miles (gravel) places to learn and mingle with nature. o Same as #4 o Public venues (for farmer's markets, concerts, plays, etc.) o A safe hiking and bike lane as part of the overpass o Total riverfront access o Business complex to compliment old town Ridgefield o Good public moorage o Neighborhoods need to be cleaned up o Port development should reflect existing character of city o Name other than Millers Landing — process should go to the public for input 6. What are the boundaries of the downtown/waterfront? Where is it? (Use the map below) Maps received were scanned into the project file — we found that there was a real split as to whether downtown went as far north as the recently annexed Port property or ended in the vicinity of 9th/10th Circles. This is a decision for the City of Ridgefield and we need to build into the draft action plan. Other Comments o Would like to see historical art exhibits — honor, celebrate native and pioneer ancestors o I'm new in town. Take it with a grain of salt. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 10 of 13 o Would love to see a waterfront development that complements existing downtown, draws new people in. Some quality residential would make sense as well. Seems like an incredible resource and something that could really enrich our incredible town! o St. Helens has done a good job of bringing people into their downtown via the waterfront — offering good transient moorage with restrooms, shower facilities; makes St. Helens a popular destination for boaters on the Columbia River. Ridgefield needs good transient docks, destination events (waterfront concert series, etc) to draw people from outside the area. o Hope Port, City, downtown businesses, citizens and junction realize the importance of integration and long-term benefits that working together can have. o A good leader can follow. o We have access to the Columbia! The waterfront should be the bomb! o Don't try to be the Vancouver waterfront. It's great but Ridgefield is in short supply and in ten years it will be in even shorter supply. Keep it simple and close to nature to increase value. o What about the flood zone? I remember the '96 flood and am concerned about those retail spaces on the bottom floors. o Would like to see art work on the bridge on Pioneer and Main relating to nature and culture (birds, fish, native art). o The integration meeting was great — thank you. o Small towns have ruined their look with wrong planning. Sherwood, OR — old town now looks terrible due to lack of codes and planning. Their library was built with a modern look in the downtown area. Two large buildings were allowed that look more like what you'd see in a newer city. Lots of blue lamp posts and huge concrete obelisk with signage on street corners — block driver's views and do not look good. (obelisks are — 3x3 base, stand 6' high) o Nice if there were large boat that could be rented (with pilot) for family excursions and parties. o Some store owners are not friendly, do not welcome people. A smile and friendly face would help. o We need parking —parking parking. o Flow of traffic and parking a huge issue in downtown. o Miller's Landing does not do a thing for identifying Ridgefield. Sounds like a namesake, although I know about the mill connection, should reconsider the name. o Downtown: is the meeting place — to socialize, interface with community. Hold events to bring residents and visitors together. Shop locally to support our businesses o Waterfront: Fish & Wildlife establishing a center/office. WSU science -based facilities, water related activities/businesses and opportunity for jobs. o Downtown: heart and soul of the community with mid -1900s feel and charm — the center of Ridgefield life. o Waterfront: can become economic driver for vital growth to help downtown by drawing business to our area. The name of the game is Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. o Downtown: City/Port could provide incentives for established businesses to clean up, fix up and remodel. Reduce permit rates and costs so they can grow. Incentives for new businesses to locate in downtown. The appeal will be with small business owners. o Waterfront: use architectural elements similar to downtown for continuity. Use wildlife elements in lampposts, sidewalks, planters, and art from waterfront on the bridge into downtown. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 11 of 13 o Plan for retail space and living space on the waterfront. People will take pride and care for the area. o The downtown and waterfront should feel as one with connecting designs that unify. o A destination with unique shops, space for businesses, living space above shops and condos on the waterfront o A lovely restaurant overlooking the water/Carty Lake. o Emphasize refuge and waterway activities o Invite boaters to stop and sample what Ridgefield has to offer o Ridgefield needs to a place where people and live and work o Go to Troutdale, OR — Gateway to the old scenic highway thru the gorge. They have mixed old and new — the design works great. o Like to see the bridge and pathway designs include visual references to the river and wildlife refuge; maybe metal salmon on the bridge, etc. o Open up additional parking for additional people, it's a great summer launch area — out of the wind. Need overnight parking for boats to tie up. o The refuge office should be moved to the Port. o Keep it simple/keep it small. o Keep intense development at junction & Discovery Corridor. o Refuge/historic downtown character should be focus. o Crew programs; collegiate; smell of waste water treatment plant o Keep and promote historic style — establish a historic neighborhood/business. o We can't be all to everybody so for our destination: Start with best audience: should be people looking for relaxed experience; walking, enjoy outdoors recreation, (birds, photography, fishing) and learning opportunities. o Families, couples, young people — tweens, teens, 20s o Need a motel! o B&B: Birds & Bluegrass, Bed & Breakfast, Brut & Brews o The refuge attracts only a small portion of society. The city needs to provide other destination points in order to draw a bigger crowd. o There is potential to be a gateway to the refuge, but flow of visitors largely does not enter downtown. The task will be to move visitors through downtown to the refuge. Transportation will need to change if this occurs. o Become stakeholders for dredging of Vancouver Lake. o Widen Main Street for foot/bike to Carty Unit. o Integrated trails for active transport around and between town and waterfront. o Foot connection is as important as car connection to form integration. o Lodging o Parking o Official historical town. o Like the train depot idea. o Like the "no big box" idea. o Like the focus of pedestrian access. o Should McCuddy area be separate from rest of waterfront? o Donut shop needed. o #6: should outline the boundaries so people could realize the scope of the proposed development as well as the downtown area affected by waterfront business and traffic increase. o Give people option to shop downtown rather than just drive though it toward waterfront/refuge. Ridgefield Downtown Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 12 of 13 o Looking forward to the finished project. Kudos to City and Port for working together on this. o WSDOT would request participation on any work designated for SR 501 itself. Within city limits, WSDOT is responsible for maintenance and operations from curb to curb only (including ADA ramps on our paving projects). We would work with the city on on - street parking, pedestrian and bicycle issues. Access control (driveway and intersection spacing) is vested with the city, but they are required to follow state laws on access management. Median curbing would be a WSDOT and city agreed upon item. o Refuge should be more accessible. o Substandard "river" Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Questionnaire Response Summary Page 13 of 13 Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Unified Vision Ridgefield is a regional employment and residential center that drives a local, robust economy. It is d destination area for tourists and visitors — admiredfor its quaint, walkable downtown, `Main Sheet" feeling, and small-town character and charm. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly with strong connections between neighborhoods, the downtown/waterfront, and adjoining activity centers. Ridgefield preserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. • r -.o m O N N m 0 0 V t v 0 L o A _ £ E E O V C W a. E !r o CL O y = N L N N .. y o v =R. 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Downtown Design The guidelines define, describe and Throughout City Completed in 2004 Guidelines illustrate the 14 essential characteristics Downtown that contribute to the physical form of Ridgefield. These essential design guidelines are intended to ensure that new development builds upon these strengths by preserving and adding to them. Eliminate, reduce or waive The planning commission should Throughout City Park and school impact fees are not required for non- impact fees for Old Town consider amendments to the Capital Downtown residential development and, therefore, do not impact Facility Plan and the Impact Fee code downtown business development. The City has to allow for reductions in impact implemented the option for waiver of traffic impact fees in the Old Town study area. fees for downtown businesses (RMC 18.070.140.C); Consider impact fee credits for physical no application for waiver of traffic impact fees has been improvements made to public streets made since adoption of the waiver option (2004). and rights-of-way in Old Town. Information Centers Create other information centers such Multiple Ridgefield The Library and Post Office both have information as, the Community Center, the Tri- locations Business centers for posting of information or display of Mountain RV Park, restaurants and Association informational flyers. Other downtown businesses coffee houses. Create a `bulletin board' regularly post information on upcoming events. downtown where flyers advertising events and activities can be posted. Map of activities in Create or revise a map and Downtown / Ridgefield The Ridgefield Business Association has created a map Ridgefield area informational piece describing Waterfront / Business that includes both businesses and tourist opportunities opportunities for activities in the Refuge Association in Ridgefield. Ridgefield area. Portable Buildings Purchase stand-alone portables for City Purchased Community Development Building. Purchase future City staff space. Ridgefield Community City Parks Comprehensive Plan Main Street and City Upgrade to Skate Park Equipment. Upgrades to Davis Park & Davis Park recommends that Davis Park be Mill Street Park - 2008. redesigned to accommodate the amenities currently at Ridgefield Community Park The current location of Ridgefield Community Park could be a key development opportunity site in future downtown revitalization efforts. Tree Plan for Downtown The planning commission should Throughout City The City formed a Street Tree Committee in create a task force to work with a local Downtown 2007 to address ongoing concerns of businesses specialist to revise the tree planting plan and residents associated with street trees in the for Old Town. Trees should not obscure downtown. The outcome of the Committee's review the buildings or business signs and was recommendation of the dwarf capital pear as the should be easier to maintain. downtown street tree with ongoing funding in each annual budget for replacement of trees that are diseased, interfering with overhead lines, or buckling sidewalks. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects In Progress Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Abrams Park Extensive improvements to sports fields, Abrams Park Cicv Master Plan has been completed. Improvements concessions, maintenance facilities, parking, entrance, trails, memorial garden, and natural areas. Development Code Revision of draft development code. Entire City City Initiated and expected to be completed in 2010. Update The intent of the code update is to enhance the quality of future development. Downtown Pathways Sidewalk and bicycle lane along Main Length of Main City Pathways have been identified in City Parks and Street, Division Street, Mal Street, and Street, Division Recreation plans. Pedestrian and bicycle access is Pioneer Street (to 5th Ave) to provide Street (between incorporated in plans for the Pioneer Street rail overpass connections through downtown to Abrams Park project. parks and the waterfront. and Pioneer), Mill Street, and Pioneer Street (to 5th Ave). Prohibit ground floor Make the moratorium on ground floor Throughout City The Planning Commission has recommended for residential uses. residential uses in the Old Town area Downtown approval the draft development code, which enhances permanent. mixed use opportunities in the downtown business district. Public Parking Lot at I-5 Create a central parking area at the 1-5 Freeway City The City is working with C-TRAN on future locations Junction Junction and shuttle people into Interchange at of a Park & Ride/transit station at the Junction. Ridgefield, especially during festival SR 501 times. The existing Park & Ride, which is leased by the Department ofTransportation from the private property owner, is scheduled to be closed when the property develops. Rezoning commercial to The planning commission should work Throughout City The Planning Commission has actually done the residential with property owners who wish to take Downtown opposite of this request in proposing to expand the land out of commercial zoning and business district rather than contract it. place it into residential zoning. Marketing and Business Develop a program to promote Throughout City / Port / A component of the current Integrated Planning Grant Recruitment Program downtown and actively recruit Downtown Ridgefield Business includes branding and marketing the downtown and businesses to locate in downtown. Association waterfront. In addition, the City and Port teamed with the cities of La Center and Battle Ground in 2008 to host a Business Opportunities Expo encouraging businesses to locate in North Clark County. Marketing efforts aimed The City and Port, in collaboration Waterfront & City / Port / A component of the current Integrated Planning Grant at smaller high-tech or with the Columbia River Economic Downtown Ridgefield Business includes branding and marketing the downtown and biotech companies Development Council, continue to Association waterfront. In addition, the City and Port teamed market the City for new job growth. with the cities of La Center and Battle Ground in 2008 The City has approached professional to host a Business Opportunities Expo encouraging firms and governmental agencies in businesses to locate in North Clark County. relocating to the downtown and the Port continues to plan for professional office space within its waterfront redevelopment project. Marketing to government Marketing efforts to encourage Downtown City / Port / There is an on-going effort. Various pamphlets agencies government agency investment in Ridgefield Business and brochures have been created by the Port, City downtown housing, offices and services. Association and Ridgefield Business Association that encourage investment in Ridgefield. Connections to regional Coordinate planning for trails among Multiple City, Port, & City, Port, USFWS and County are meeting to discuss trails City, Port, Refuge, and Clark County- locations Refuge trails from Vancouver Lake to Ridgefield running Vancouver Parks. through the USFWS Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. There is ongoing discussion on creating other regional trail linkages (including to the Portland metropolitan trail system). In addition, mutes to Ridgefield are included on the Cycling Clark County map. Lake River Industrial Site Cleanup of contamination from former Ridgefield Port The project is nearing completion and final cleanup Cleanup wood treating facility on the waterfront. waterfront remedy will be integrated with redevelopment. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects In Progress Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Miller's Landing Redevelopment of the Lake River Ridgefield Port Master planning is completed and grading of sire may Development Industrial Site. Development is waterfront occur as early as 2010-11. planned for seven phases over 20-30 years. The first phase calls for 130,000 s.f of new office, retail, and hotel building space and 344 parking spaces. Full build -out is planned for up to 820,000 s.f of office, retail, and hotel space. Development will also include waterfront trails and connections to the Refuge. Overlook Park Overlook Park is envisioned to anchor Southwest City Under Design. the Refuge to Ridgefield's downtown corner of and enhance the connection of the Pioneer and community with the Refuge. The plaza Main Street will provide facilities for orientation of visitors to the City and the Refuge with brochures and guidebooks. Overlook Park will also form a future hub for a system of walking and cycling trails throughout the City, and ultimately, Clark County. Pioneer Street Rail The purpose is to provide safe, Downtown, Port Preliminary planning is completed and fundraising is in Overpass unobstructed, and direct access on to Pioneer Street progress. the redeveloped Ridgefield waterfront. Elevated roadway over railroad tracks to improve access to waterfront. Public Works Operations Renovate existing building and acquire Eastern Part of City Purchased old Fire District 12 Building. / Police East Precinct additional land for construction of a City Facility new operations facility that includes space for a Police Department expansion. Refuge Visitor Center New visitor center on Carty Refuge, Carry USFWS Planning, environmental assessment, and fundraising in Unit to replace existing modular Unit progress. building. Visitor Center designed to accommodate Refuge staff and visitor services / education displays. Approximately 11,000 square feet. Ridgefield Interchange Replace the current interchange at I-5 I-5 Freeway WSDOT Phase 1 (construction of new overpass) is in progress. Project and SR 501 in Ridgefield with a new Interchange at Phase 2 (Intersection improvements at SR 501 and 56th interchange; widen SR 501 through the SR 501 Place and at SR 501 and 65th Ave) pending funding. interchange to four travel lanes; add turn lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks; and make improvements to the SR 501/56th Place and Pioneer Street/65th Avenue intersections. Sewer Collection System Numerous collection system Throughout City Assessment of System - Maple Street Collection System Improvements improvements are proposed to meet the UGA outside and Downtown Area. demands of future development. of historic downtown Tourist / visitation data Collect basic data about visitation Downtown / Ridgefield Business Some downtown businesses have collected information before creating plans supported only by Waterfront / Association from customers (Ridgefield Kayaks via liability forms assumptions. Refuge and Seasons Coffee during specific events). Water Capacity / Water The current City Capital Facility Plan UGA-wide City Pursuing water right applications. Rights projects that future development will require additional water capacity by 2015 and provides a plan for phased expansion. Wastewater Treatment The current City Capital Facility Plan WWTP located City Upgrades completed in 2008. Upgrades to 1 million Plant Expansion projects that future development will on waterfront gallons per day capacity in 2009. Current capacity require additional wastewater treatment at foot of Cook sufficient. by 2015 and provides a plan for phased Street expansion. Welcome Center Kiosk Place an informational sign at the Overlook Park - Friends of the In Design Process. welcome center site to let people know Downtown Ridgefield NWR what is coming. Wildlife Refuge Trail connecting downtown Ridgefield Gee Creek City Under Conceptual Design. Connector & Gee Creek with Refuge along Gee Creek. Trail Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects To Be Completed Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Dedicated account for Dedicate sales tax revenue generated Throughout Cir), To be completed. downtown improvements by junction businesses to downtown Downtown improvements such as streetlights, benches, flowers, kiosk or other amenities. Create a dedicated account, funded by sales tax, that will provide long term funding for public improvements in the Old Town area. Downtown Municipal Create a parking lot in downtown to Not determined City To date the City has not pursued creation of a municipal Parking Lot provide additional capacity. parking lot beyond that provided in the Police Department. Eliminate or reduce water The planning commission and public Throughout City To be completed. and sewer connection fees works should evaluate ways to reduce Downtown for Old Town connection fees on the Old Town study area since water and sewer service is already available downtown. Informational Signs Place Lewis & Clark informational I-5 Freeway To be completed. signs on I-5 directing visitors to Interchange at Ridgefield. Place informational signs SR 501 along Pioneer Street at I-5 junction directing visitors to "Old Town Ridgefield." Linkages to WSU campus Promote the linkage between South of City, in No known action, no specific tasks identified. and Clark County downtown and WSU campus or to the Clark County Amphitheater Clark County Amphitheater. New City Hall Planning Develop space needs analysis and Pioneer Street City To be initiated. & Design initiate design of a future City Hall. New Water Wells Near Drill two new wells near rail line West of rail City To be initiated. Railroad between Division and Mill Streets. line between Division and Mill Streets Pioneer Street /SR 501 Signal or intersection improvement. Pioneer Street City To be completed once traffic conditions warrant - and 9th Street Intersection and 9th Street development driven. Pioneer Street/ SR 501 Widening and construction of Pioneer Street / City To be completed once traffic conditions warrant from Reinman Road to additional roundabouts at 35th Avenue SR 501 east of development driven. I-5 and 51st Avenue. downtown Put downtown electric Evaluate burying the electric lines in Throughout City Preliminary discussions with Clark Public Utilities lines underground Old Town. Downtown indicate this task would be cost prohibitive (CPU estimates the cost ofconverting overhead lines to underground on a backbone system such as Pioneer Street to be $200 per lineal foot — or roughly $380,000 from 9th Avenue to Main Avenue). Re-route traffic off of Reroute traffic on N 5th Avenue from Pioneer Street City With the preferred location of the Rail Overcrossing Pioneer Avenue the school and Abrams Park to relieve identified as Pioneer Street, the Capital Facility Plan was congestion on Pioneer and bring traffic revised in 2008 to reflect continued use of Pioneer Street out on Main Avenue or 3rd Avenue. as the primary route into downtown. Special Use Waterfront Urban waterfront park with walk-in, Near existing Port Identified by Port as future improvement area. Park non-mororized boat access. boat launch Streetscape amenities Develop a selection of the types of Throughout City The 14 Essential Guidelines for Downtown Ridgefield amenities appropriate in downtown, Downtown developed in 2004 provides recommendations e.g., benches, streetlights, flower for business fronts (facades, colors, etc.), but does baskets, etc. not provide specific recommendations for public improvements. Waive, reduce or phase The planning commission should create Throughout City To be completed. City fees in consideration a task force to begin work to blend into Downtown of building designed to downtown on building and landscaping blend into downtown design guidelines for downtown. The commission should consider incentives as well as regulatory mechanism to encourage new buildings to blend into rather than overpower the character of Old Town Ridgefield. a F' Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project he City of Ridgefield — with the Port of Ridgefield — is working to develop a unified vision and planning strategy to guide future downtown revitalization and waterfront development. Right now, downtown has a plan and the waterfront has a plan, but the plans for these two vital areas are not coordinated. We want to fix that so the plans can be implemented in a way that is efficient and effective. And, we want you to help us do it! The community has already done all the technical planning: now we need to develop action steps to implement an integrated plan. Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire and leave it in the comment box or send it to: Karen Ciocia - Normandeau Associates, Inc. - 504 Washington Street - Vancouver, WA 98660 kciocia@normandeau.com — 360-694-2300 — 360-694-2311 (fax) 1. Why is the downtown/waterfront important to you? 2. What are the strengths, unique aspects of Ridgefield's downtown and waterfront? 3. What opportunities/priorities should we pursue for the downtown/waterfront? (Be specific) 4. What should the downtown/waterfront be like in 10 years? What should it mean to the community, what should it provide? (over) S. What do you not want to see in the downtown/waterfront? (Be specific) 6. What are the boundaries of the downtown/waterfront? Where is it? (Use the map below) Other Comments? (attach additionalpages if necessary) Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2 Date held: June 22, 2010 Summary List of Comments Received #1. Do the Vision, Objectives, and Economic Strategy capture the ideas of the community? o Can we be more specific about being a destination? What kind of destination? For who? What do you mean "promote" national environmental assets? Is the idea to "support" an economy as individuals, City, Port? City and Port should work to build and facilitate economic growth. o Objectives list is missing increasing boating traffic and related supporting businesses (water trails). o No, not in the order of responses to the Is' questionnaire. Overwhelmingly the community wants to focus on the "green" nature of the community and businesses as well as Ridgefield as a "Gateway" to the refuge and waterfront. Suggestion — reverse verbiage in Vision Statement to reflect #1 and #2 of objectives. ALSO — historical and cultural influences/efforts need to be par of the vision and plan as stated by 1st questionnaire. o Yes for this stage of your project. o I like the eco -feel to the messages. I think how money and eco -tourism will be fostered is not clear at all. Yes, the refuge, etc. is mentioned as an eco -attraction but what is going to get visitors to the refuge to stay and spend money in Ridgefield? I do not get it. o No, they do not. Waterfront development and downtown redevelopment are not "connectable" as currently planned. They are too dissimilar in style and they are separated physically by the RR tracks. The scale of the planned waterfront development is not in character with the natural refuge/Lake River environment, or with downtown Ridgefield. The vision statement is too brief and needs to go deeper. The integration project is moving too quickly and needs to slow down to capture good community input. o The answer is no. The issue here is "What is Ridgefield?" When one considers that this is a "Downtown Plan" as opposed to a total "Ridgefield Plan" we have differing visions. The vision on the working draft totally ignores the effect that will be made by the development of the I-5 Junction area and all of the area in-between. I think the comments need to be divided into these two areas and the downtown area needs to be first identified and evaluated in terms of these documents. Therefore strategy #2 is not acceptable because that is more associated with a regional development plan than a local small town development. We must decide what we want and too much of certain things negates the overall feeling of the area. Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 1 of 8 o Not exactly, as discussed in the meeting #2, the planners correctly captured the ideas of the community in meeting #1, but didn't put the full sense and priorities of these ideas in the "action plan framework." o Except for NOT enough emphasis on water — Lake River — dredging the mouth, expansion of docking space. Also need to have people down in Port 24/7 (living there) #2. What do you like about the Economic Strategies? o 2 strategies are good — but "eco -recreation" seems limited — environmental, technology, R&D. NW Hometown — can we flush this concept out? Ridgefield is an opportunity to "experience" many things - a unique mix of life, style, comfort, relaxation.... o Tourism - Both waterfront and downtown should be equally accessible on foot. Generally people have to get out of their cars to spend and would like similar levels of shopping opportunities in both downtown and waterfront. o Like the overall concept; the strategies aren't specific enough — dredge the slough! (Lake River) Attract traffic from the junction. Downtown parking, pedestrian overpass north of proposed overpass. o Seem reasonable as long as money is available. I think the short term (1-3 yrs) seems a bit unreasonable. How about 1-5 years? o I think they are shallow; need more detail. o I like the eco -feel to it all. Ridgefield has a special feel to it and this helps support that. o Capitalizing on the refuge/natural environment is good. Targeted business recruitment: an anchor business for downtown that fits with the community's vision, needs to be brought in that is capable of generating spill over commercial activity. o I like #1 but question #2 because economic opportunities are not defined and metropolitan area implies a bigger vision than small town in this context. o Need ideas on how to enhance the downtown. More businesses, better streets and sidewalks — more appealing. Historic type codes for dopwntown — combined with complimentary Port businesses. #3. How can the Economic Strategies be improved? o We need to think about developing other new economic drivers. What are the wishes associated with the Port and City plans in your opinion? If the Business district is expanded as proposed does town lose its focus in the short-term, mid-term, long-term? Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 2 of 8 o Economics of arts and village crafts — visual, auditory elementary crafts. Bakery, brewery, boutiques, small performance venues. Education — link with college level institution either on a professional — research or actual education facility, i.e. class rooms. Complete trails circuit sufficient to facilitate hiking, running, large events (I OK) (Ridge River Marathon) o See above o Besides what we have: Ask the consumers more directly — "What would bring you, your family, friends and others to Ridgefield?" To visit, to stay, etc. Like the Parks Commission did 4 years ago asking residents to prioritize their needs/wants in parks, trails, etc. Contact neighborhood community organizations (HOAs) directly and ask to submit a questionnaire to every homeowner in Ridgefield zip code. Encourage dialogue at HOA meetings and with Ridgefield Bus. Assoc. members. Others...? o They need to drill down further to ideas —more of what the target— economical —job producing companies would be. We have target wage guidelines for the City. Tourism and refuge does not produce good money producing jobs. o 1) What kind of people do you want to attract and spend their money? I see no conversation on this. 2) What is going to hold these people in the downtown -port area so they do spend? 3) A motel is needed! My dream is an overnight facility like McMennamin's Edgefield and a McMennamin's waterfront (overlooking the Columbia River in Vancouver) eating/beer facility on the Port property over looking the refuge and Lake River. o Include a marina. Tourism should be included as a strategy. Branding Ridgefield as a "Northwest Hometown" is too bland and doesn't differentiate us enough from other communities. There needs to be another "brand" for downtown that is a commercially unifying theme; such as an "Arts Community." (This is just an example and other alternatives exist.) How can the refuge and abundant natural resources that the community is gifted with be commercially marketed, while maintaining the small hometown sense of place? o Define business to be recruited and define the downtown area. The strategies seem to go beyond downtown and the small town vision. I like #1. o 1. Why are the only strategies economic strategies? What about strategies aimed at making Ridgefield a better place to live? 2. The whole idea of downtown / waterfront integration seems to have taken a backseat to an overall development plan. Integrating the two is still a problem which has not been addressed. o Confluence Project would be a great start (base). Build from there. #4. Do you have a preference for one of the two strategies? Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 3 of 8 o Branding is not "product" development o Economic strategy #1 but in order to get new businesses in Ridgefield, especially Old Town, we need to have at least four things immediately: 1) a running inventory of available business buildings for lease or purchase, 2) a running inventory of possible sites (land) for purchase, 3) make sure development codes and design guidelines are "friendly" to development of new businesses, and 4) pamphlet for potential new businesses with information and contact information. o We need both, plus more. o #1 see entire comments o No. Neither of the strategies provides a complete enough picture that I could support. o Item #1. o Economic strategy #2 seems like something that every other small town would try. There is nothing in it that is unique to Ridgefield. Hopefully the two strategies are not mutually exclusive. #5. Are the prioritization criteria reasonable and logical? o Do we have a sense of which organizations will do what? o Yes — ok for economic strategy #1 but branding and marketing must be a mutually agreed upon endeavor. The current Gateway Committee has been working diligently on such efforts. I hope they will be called upon to present their ideas to the community in the near future. Zoning also needs to be re-evaluated as part of the process. Residents trying to restore/ improve their homes/property to maintain vintage charm often hit barriers in their efforts with zoning and building codes. o Yes o Vague! How are you getting people here and how are you keeping them here? Most folks at the meeting talk about the numbers of visits to the refuge. But almost all of those people NEVER enter downtown and when they spend their 2-3 hours on the refuge what will keep them in the community? o A number of items listed in 10-20 years don't seem to relate to downtown/waterfront integration. Waterfront development plan needs to be redone — it does not fit with the community's vision. Pioneer Street improvements should be in short term (1-3 years). Given current economy, Miller's Landing development should be stalled. Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 4 of 8 o No. The short term items are not necessary in keeping with the long term strategy. The clean up is not in question here but Millers Landing is. This is not an item in progress; it is a developer's preference for their desires. Look at economic strategy # 1. Does it match the Millers Landing proposal? If so tell me how. Does it take advantage of access to the natural areas? Does it promote tourism? Is it linked to the downtown area to promote that area as a viable small town site? I think not. In all three areas. The Miller Landing idea should be integrated by plan and not because it is a proposal. What should the priorities be? I would suggest that we define the downtown area and the extent of commercial development. Match that capability with housing density and where we can put the density to support those businesses then determine the tourism connections that will best bring people to town to enjoy what we have. How does Overlook Park bring people to town to enjoy the town and provide; other than a short visual experience that would take them out of town, a want to stay and enjoy idea? This connection needs to be explored before we suggest any kind of waterfront or small town development. Millers Landing should not be defined as such but with the activities that will be allowed because they fulfill the desired visions. Some of them that might be acceptable would be the confluence idea or the location of a refuge or interpretive area, but then there needs to be room and connection. Now they go out of town to see and enjoy so how should the city be connected to give value to the city? That is the question. #6. Does the prioritization align with the vision and objectives? o Yes o Yes, ok for now. o Yes o I guess. o Why would development of a comprehensive way -finding and signage system be 4-9 years out? Development of transportation and parking plans should be high priority. o Again, no. I think I have explained that this area needs a lot more work especially if you like the strategy and the vision. The connection idea is not here for the use of the waterfront. The marina, for example should have a high priority in terms of determining what and how that portion of the waterfront can and should be used. It is so far down the list it seems to be ignored. The business associated with this activity as well as the type of housing. For example, would I buy and live in a condo or other dwelling if I could see the refuge and go to my boat and go out on the river? Is that a viable housing and waterfront related activity and if so how are they to be connected? It is this kind of idea that needs to be explored before we agree to any action plan. So feasibility, how one proposal integrates with another seems first. THERE IS NO URGENCY. TAKE THE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT AND NOT JUST DO IT BECAUSE IT WAS ON SOMEONE'S AGENDA. Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 5 of 8 o Not enough on downtown — docks — people presence. #7. In your opinion, will the projects identified as priorities lead us to achieving the vision? o Expansion of the sewer plant on the waterfront will set downtown & waterfront development back. o Yes, if everyone involved continues to show mutual respect and be open to new ideas and or revision when needed. A lot of us coming to these meetings hope this current effort to create dialogue and planning between the City, the Port, the business community and residents is sustainable over the long haul and not just "for show." Hope not — we all have a lot to gain if we stick together and a lot to lose if we don't. o They complete the general ground work — target industries are very important for the wood treating property as well as open space trails and water access. It is a must that the wildlife refuge office move to the Port property. o No. Where will the job's (employment) come from if there is nothing for visitors to be attracted to? The refuge brings a lot of people into the area but it does not capture their spending for the community. It is a blank slate. 10-20 year timelines for planning and then development is problematic because we want economic stability before that. I feel the community should push the State and DNR to speed up assistance to move this timeline up 10 years. o Based on my discussions with the community, the current plan for waterfront development is not supported. It needs to be redeveloped into a project that is in scale with its environment. I am seriously concerned that we will have only one opportunity to do it right and the current direction is wrong. I would like to see downtown redevelopment as highest priority. T. Schell o No. There is nothing in the priority list that defines the small town charm and deals with the natural environment. This is more like "ignore that thought and build what we can and let it be what it will be." Some of the design items should be first on the list. Parking, water, sewer, the sewer treatment plant, public or other marina the confluence project thought should all be a first before we start approving any type of proposal. In my opinion we only have one waterfront. We are planning for 25,000 people and we only have a small waterfront. How can it best serve that projected population, with high rises or with public open space connected to the refuge? This is a major question. o There is an important factor that was brought up by Mr. Grening at the meeting that doesn't seem to be included in the priority action items. As he put it, if there is not sufficient connection between the Port and downtown, then when the Port is developed, downtown will dry up and blow away. Right now, the only connection planned between the two is the railroad overpass. There is a sidewalk planned for the overpass but it is a relatively long walk for someone just stolling around downtown, plus it is uphill quite a Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 6 of 8 bit coming from the Port to downtown. What is goin to get people visiting the Port to spend time in downtown and vice versa? What is going to prevent the Port from being a separate enclave/zone that has no real connection with the rest of Ridgefield? As far as "improving pedestrian and biking trail connections linking downtown with the waterfront," will the proposed railroad overpass be sufficient or will there need to be some additional connection such as a pedestrian walkway on Division Street? o Code really needs honest hard look. OTHER COMMENTS o The financing element should include tax increment financing as a method of attracting new business. Using taxes from development to pay for the infrastructure to support the development for say, 10 years, as is done in other places makes sense. o The confluence project should be sought, and if granted then design the space for it and show how it will bring people to the site for employment, study, and tourism. How much of the site should be developed for jobs is a matter of discussion. Parking will be an issue. o A boating destination and connection should be considered. Therefore the marina needs to be a top priority. The new visitor center on the Carty Unit or on the Port property needs discussion. In both cases there is no concept of how that will connect and benefit the downtown area. o Housing needs to be considered. Do we want density? How many people do you want to live in the immediate area before it becomes like a big city? This balance is critical to the objectives. Apartments or condos over commercial, old style. Is that still or now feasible? Who else has done it? What would it look like? o Look at the survey data. Open space, water access, development that does not fit the Ridgefield character. These are all conflicting ideas. They need to be discussed in more detail. o Explore the idea that Overlook Park is connected to some sort of economic program that keeps people downtown or allows them to see the refuge but return to the City. Examples would be a second story restaurant with a view of the area with telescopes and the like. Bird identification, history pictures, a take along as you drive screen and explanation of what you are looking at; a Lewis and Clark piece. Use the work that was done on the refuge providing for prehistoric and historic items. The park offers no visitor "look and see" or "come back" incentives. I would rather go to the tavern and look off the back porch, but then the view isn't that great nor is the food. o The code should start with a plan for the City deciding on what is the downtown area, look at housing and commercial; and connection to the marina and waterfront. Let's do some bubble diagrams. Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 7 of 8 o Dredging the river to keep and improve boat access. This was not even considered when there was dredging on the Columbia River. o Connection between Downtown and Port needs to be very pedestrian friendly, meaning wide sidewalks so couples and families can walk together and not have to move out of the way to let people by who are going in the opposite direction. The waterfront is very romantic, and beautiful. I can see that in my mind's eye - walk to beaches by the water and see how wide it is. Need to make storefront improvements is vital. Some homes on Main Street and across from the library can be (condemned). Boutique industries need to be encouraged: wine, cheese, AG products (like Made in Oregon), chocolate, ice cream. Attract kids and you attract families. Attract nature lovers, and you attract more tourism. Market the WL Refuge across the state, and into Oregon. I have a lot of respect for the Port and the City's efforts. o Some of the ideas discussed in the entrepreneurship meeting sponsored by the Port are relevant to the Port/downtown integration. For instance, it doesn't make sense to focus on making downtown and the Port better without also connecting the nature of development between I-5 and downtown. Ridgefield Downtown / Waterfront Integration Project Community Meeting No. 2: Community Questionnaire Responses Page 8 of 8 Ridgefield Downtown/Vaterfront Integration Project Brownfields Fact Sheet June 2010 What is a Brownfield? Brownfield sites are abandoned or underused properties where there , may be environmental contamination. Redevelopment of brownfields Common brownfield sites in is often hindered by the liability for the cleanup or the uncertainty of Washington include properties cleanup costs. Brownfield sites that aren't cleaned up represent lost op- formerly used as: portunities for economic development and other community improve- ments. Gas stations • Auto repair shops The Impacts of Brownfields on a Community Dry cleaners • Landfills Brownfields can: Manufacturing sites • Harm human health and the environment Pulp & paper mills • Become eyesores and contribute to blight Wood treating facilities • Limit economic growth and development • Reduce employment opportunities and tax revenue • Reduce surrounding property values • Contribute to neighborhood crime The Benefits of Brownfield Redevelopment Redeveloping a brownfield can turn a perceived problem into a community asset. Cleanup and redevelopment can stimulate the community's economy, save green space from development, provide an opportunity for habi- tat restoration or create public space such as a park. It can set the stage for business development and addressing other community needs. Cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields can be an effective economic development strategy. The economic benefits are realized in two ways. First is in the immediate and one-time capital costs for cleanup activities, habitat enhancement, infrastructure construction, and vertical construction of site improvements. This initial investment generates one-time tax revenues, significant numbers of family wage jobs, and indirect economic spin-offs within the community. The second benefit is in the long-term economic lift a project brings in the form of increased tax revenues, higher property values, and indirect spending stimulated by a revitalized property. The economic lift is further sustained by job creation on the restored properties. Cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields can create a number of other community benefits: • Protect human health and the environment • Efficient use of existing utilities and infrastruc- ture • Revitalize neighborhoods • Educational opportunities • Build community through public participation Ortof IDG I-: I I 1-: I.1) R�• g,e ie d How is a contaminated site cleaned up? Cleanup in Washington State is regulated by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The series of required steps to cleanup contaminated property includes: Remedial Risk Assessment Investigation Evaluates the risk that the Determines the type environmental impacts of contamination and may pose to potential delineates its extent. human health and environmental receptors. Remedial Design Cleanup Action Plan Detailed engineering Describes the selected plans and specifications cleanup methods and for implementing the specifies site-specific Cleanup Action Plan. cleanup standards. Cleanup Implementation of the Cleanup Action Plan and Remedial Design. Toxic substances are removed, contained on site, or treated to make them less toxic. A Feasibility Study Evaluates possible human health and environmental impacts and examines possible alternatives to cleanup contamination. Interim Actions Efforts to partially clean up a site before the final cleanup plan is complete. Activities conducted at the site after cleanup construction is completed. These can include monitoring and institutional controls such as covenants, codes, and restrictions that limit or prohibit activities that may compromise the cleanup remedy or result in exposure to hazardous substances on the property. Financial Resources to Support Cleanup and Redevelopment Local governments and non-profit organizations are eligible for state and federal grants and loans to support brownfield redevelopment. Private landowners and developers may be eligible for low-interest loans and tax cred- its to offset the cost of cleanup. More Information Interested in cleanup and redevelopment of a brownfield in your community? You can receive information and support from: DEPARTMENT OF Washington State Department of Ecology ECOLOGY John Means, Brownfields Program Manager — 360-407-7188 state of Washington Ridgefield Downtown/waterfront Integration Project he City of Ridgefield — with the Port of Ridgefield — is working to develop a unified vision and planning strategy to guide future downtown revitalization and waterfront development. Commu- nity feedback, perspective, and insight are essential to this planning process. Your participation is key to developing sound and effective action steps for an integrated downtown/waterfront plan. Review Town Hall Meeting materials and other project information at: www.ci.ridgefield.wa.us/news/downtown_waterfront.htm Please complete this questionnaire and leave it in one of the comment boxes conveniently located at: City Hall — Ridgefield Community Library — Seasons Coffee Shop — Starliner Food Mart 1. Do the Vision, Objectives, and Economic Strategy capture the ideas of the community? 2. What do you like about the Economic Strategies? 3. How can the Economic Strategies be improved? (over, please) PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMMENTS BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30. 4. Do you have a preference for one of the two strategies? 5. Are the prioritization criteria reasonable and logical? 6. Does the prioritization align with the vision and objectives? 7. In your opinion, will the projects identified as priorities lead us to achieving the vision? 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(NAI) Dena Horton, NAI Christy Osborn, Maul Foster Alongi (MFA) Mike Stringer, MFA EVENT OVERVIEW Ailsa Crawford Sherri Birgensmith Barb Blystone Ron Onslow Darren Wertz Bruce Wiseman Joe Melroy Randy Mueller Brent Grening Scott Hughes Robert Flores A third community meeting for the Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N. Main Avenue, Ridgefield, Washington. Thirty-three attendees signed in (see Appendix A—Sign- in Forms) and viewed the PowerPoint presentation (see Appendix B—PowerPoint Presentation). Project staff members were available to answer questions, and comment forms were provided to record attendee input. The meeting was promoted via a broadcast email sent to 331 email addresses. The first email was sent on September 28. A reminder email was sent on October 14. PROJECT BACKGROUND The City of Ridgefield is leading the effort to plan an integrated approach to ensure development in downtown Ridgefield and at the Port of Ridgefield waterfront property is carried out in a comprehensive and cohesive manner. Previous public meetings were held to flesh out priorities, strengths, and opportunities and to define a unified vision for the future development of Ridgefield. The final version of the unified vision was presented at the meeting. It reads as follows: UNIFIED VISION — Ridgefield preserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. Ridgefield, as a community, drives a local, robust economy. It is a destination area for tourists and visitors — admired for its quaint, walkable downtown, "Main Street" feeling, and small town character and charm. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly with strong connections between neighborhoods, the downtown/ waterfront, and adjoining activity centers. The attendees were presented with the recommendations of the planning team in the areas of economic development, infrastructure, land use, and amenities. The attendees were divided into smaller groups to rank the priorities and to determine if the planning team recommendations were in line with public expectations. The attendees were given the following action items to consider when ranking priorities for economic development, infrastructure, land use, and amenities. ACTION ITEMS — The Action Items were evaluated and prioritized based on the following characteristics: • Promotes Integration - Refers to physical and economic connectivity between waterfront and downtown. • Identified as Priority by the Public - Based on comments and surveys in the community meetings hosted as part of this planning process. • Consistent with ExistingPlans - Refers to City and Port Comprehensive Plans and related planning documents. • Feasibility - Scoring based on assessment of availability of funding, organizational capacity, and whether an action is within the influence of local organizations that will implement the Action Plan. • Benefit - Based on the three criteria that emerge from the community's vision for the future of downtown and the waterfront: improves economy, protects and integrates nature, and preserves character of Ridgefield. The small group participants ranked their priorities for each of the following: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • 2. Promote local business o Encourage more local business o Lodging o Brewery o Signage • Public events o Summer concert on water • 1. Confluence project o Environmental center/education • Lodging • Wayfinding signage • 2. Waterfront clean up & development o Mixed use • 3. Coordinated marketing • Boating destination INFRASTRUCTURE • 1. Pioneer rail overpass • 2. Transportation plan should include parking, pedestrian, bike, boating • 3. Bridge to the Refuge • 4. GREEN infrastructure, docks, water infrastructure (low impact dev, techs— i.e. LED lighting) LAND USE • 1. Develop design guidelines to waterfront – Port to develop guidelines • 3. Financing • 2. Expedited review process for site planning for waterfront – Ridgefield • McCuddy's Marina – code enforcement/safety & health (environmental concerns) – rent control • Increased code enforcement • Interface with Refuge 0 3. Complete development code • Expand downtown area – community/common area • Facilitate brownfleld redevelopment – downtown AMENITIES (were not placed in a rank order) • Trails should include land, water, walking, biking, nature trails, and connection to Refuge (sidewalks along roads) • Ensure transportation plans include bike lane • Pedestrian bridge should connect waterfront with town (at Mill and/or Division) • Include artwork on bridge and other amenities • Benches downtown and along trails • Coordinate artwork theme • Navigation aids for boaters • Add trails following stream corridors (alternative to Pioneer) • Bike racks with water fountain • Wi-fi • Twinkle lights in trees The participants also noted that boating/marina infrastructure should be a priority as well. BOATING/MARINA • Water trail/docks infrastructure • Destination • Upgrade marina • Dredging — maintenance & channel • Coordinate marketing efforts to get the word out • Navigational aids • Cleaning river • Marketing to boating/water-related businesses Justin Clary discussed the next steps for the Action Plan. The formal portion of the meeting adjourned, and project team members addressed individual questions and concerns. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Unified Vision Ridgefieldpreserves and protects critical natural areas and is committed to community and environmental sustainability. Ridgefleld, as a community, drives a local, robust economy. It is a destination area fog tourists and visitors — admired fog its quaint, walkable downtown, `Main Street "fieling, and sYndll- town character and charm. Ridgefield is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit � friendly with strong connections � between neighborhoods, the downtown/ waterfront, and adjoining activity centers. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Community Building Themes & Economic Strategies OVERRIDING VAL(iF �Mg,RpG1NG N" s P�'��R� Marina/ Adec G�p� Boating Affo oON Gave Lodging Public A Dining & Entertainment �O Cultural Assets Outdoor Recreation Destination Extensive Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Targeted Business Recruitment I opFN SP4 T uate & 'Q9�ls dable ,'/oe s nment/ Services Northwest cess Lifestyle 'o F� J ax'n Affordable & Desired CREATE Housing Revitalization & Integration of Downtown & Waterfront 1-5 Junction & Discovery Corridor Active, Innovative Educational Opportunities Boutique & Retail Services Engaged Community Local & Regional Marketing Plan Pacific Northwest Portland/Vancouver Metro Area RAFw Next iteration based on input Presented at 6/22 meeting Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project The Action Items are evaluated and prioritized based on the following characteristics: Promotes Integrate — Refers to physical and economic connectivity between waterfront and downtown. 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Downtown Design The guidelines define, describe and Throughout City Completed in 2004 Guidelines illustrate the 14 essential characteristics Downtown that contribute to the physical form of Ridgefield. These essential design guidelines are intended to ensure that new development builds upon these strengths by preserving and adding to them. Eliminate, reduce or waive The planning commission should Throughout City Park and school impact fees are not required for non- impact fees for Old Town consider amendments to the Capital Downtown residential development and, therefore, do not impact Facility Plan and the Impact Fee code downtown business development. The City has to allow for reductions in impact implemented the option for waiver of traffic impact fees in the Old Town study area. fees for downtown businesses (RMC 18.070.140.0); Consider impact fee credits for physical no application for waiver of traffic impact fees has been improvements made to public streets made since adoption of the waiver option (2004). and rights-of-way in Old Town. Information Centers Create other information centers such Multiple Ridgefield The Library and Post Office both have information as, the Community Center, the Tri- locations Business centers for posting of information or display of Mountain RV Park, restaurants and Association informational flyers. Other downtown businesses coffee houses. Create a `bulletin board' regularly post information on upcoming events. downtown where flyers advertising events and activities can be posted. Map of activities in Create or revise a map and Downtown / Ridgefield The Ridgefield Business Association has created a map Ridgefield area informational piece describing Waterfront / Business that includes both businesses and tourist opportunities opportunities for activities in the Refuge Association in Ridgefield. Ridgefield area. Portable Buildings Purchase stand-alone portables for City Purchased Community Development Building. Purchase future City staff space. Ridgefield Community City Parks Comprehensive Plan Main Street and City Upgrade to Skate Park Equipment. Upgrades to Davis Park & Davis Park recommends that Davis Park be Mill Street Park - 2008. redesigned to accommodate the amenities currently at Ridgefield Community Park. The current location of Ridgefield Community Park could be a key development opportunity site in future downtown revitalization efforts. Tree Plan for Downtown The planning commission should Throughout City The City formed a Street Tree Committee in create a task force to work with a local Downtown 2007 to address ongoing concerns of businesses specialist to revise the tree planting plan and residents associated with street trees in the for Old Town. Trees should not obscure downtown. The outcome of the Committee's review the buildings or business signs and was recommendation of the dwarf capital pear as the should be easier to maintain. downtown street tree with ongoing funding in each annual budget for replacement of trees that are diseased, interfering with overhead lines, or buckling sidewalks. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects In Progress Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Abrams Park Extensive improvements to sports fields, Abrams Part: Cin- Mascer Plan has been courpleced. Improvements concessions, maintenance facilities, parking, entrance, trails, memorial garden, and natural areas. Development Code Revision of draft development code. Entire City City Initiated and expected to be completed in 2010. Update The intent of the code update is to enhance the quality of future development. Downtown Pathways Sidewalk and bicycle lane along Main Length of Main City Pathways have been identified in City Parks and Street, Division Street, Mill Street, and Street, Division Recreation plans. Pedestrian and bicycle access is Pioneer Street (to 5th Ave) to provide Street (between incorporated in plans for the Pioneer Street rail overpass connections through downtown to Abrams Park project. parks and the waterfront. and Pioneer), Mill Street, and Pioneer Street (to 5th Ave). Prohibit ground floor Make the moratorium on ground floor Throughout City The Planning Commission has recommended for residential uses. residential uses in the Old Town area Downtown approval the draft development code, which enhances permanent. mixed use opportunities in the downtown business district. Public Parking Lot at I-5 Create a central parking area at the I-5 Freeway City The City is working with C-TRAN on future locations Junction Junction and shuttle people into Interchange at of a Park & Ride/transit station at the Junction. Ridgefield, especially during festival SR 501 times. The existing Park & Ride, which is leased by the Department of Transportation from the private property owner, is scheduled to be closed when the property develops. Rezoning commercial to The planning commission should work Throughout City The Planning Commission has actually done the residential with property owners who wish to take Downtown opposite of this request in proposing to expand the land out of commercial zoning and business district rather than contract it. place it into residential zoning. Marketing and Business Develop a program to promote Throughout City / Port / A component of the current Integrated Planning Grant Recruitment Program downtown and actively recruit Downtown Ridgefield Business includes branding and marketing the downtown and businesses to locate in downtown. Association waterfront. In addition, the City and Port reamed with the cities of La Center and Battle Ground in 2008 to host a Business Opportunities Expo encouraging businesses to locate in North Clark County. Marketing efforts aimed The City and Port, in collaboration Waterfront & City / Port / A component of the current Integrated Planning Grant at smaller high-tech or with the Columbia River Economic Downtown Ridgefield Business includes branding and marketing the downtown and biotech companies Development Council, continue to Association waterfront. In addition, the City and Port teamed market the City for new job growth. with the cities of La Center and Battle Ground in 2008 The City has approached professional to host a Business Opportunities Expo encouraging firms and governmental agencies in businesses to locate in North Clark County. relocating to the downtown and the Port continues to plan for professional office space within its waterfront redevelopment project. Marketing to government Marketing efforts to encourage Downtown City / Port / There is an on-going effort. Various pamphlets agencies government agency investment in Ridgefield Business and brochures have been created by the Port, City downtown housing, offices and services. Association and Ridgefield Business Association that encourage investment in Ridgefield. Connections to regional Coordinate planning for trails among Multiple City, Port, & City, Port, USFWS and County are meeting to discuss trails City, Port, Refuge, and Clark County- locations Refuge trails from Vancouver Lake to Ridgefield running Vancouver Parks. through the USFWS Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. There is ongoing discussion on creating other regional trail linkages (including to the Portland metropolitan trail system). In addition, routes to Ridgefield are included on the Cycling Clark County map. Lake River Industrial Site Cleanup of contamination from former Ridgefield Port The project is nearing completion and final cleanup Cleanup wood treating facilityon the waterfront. waterfront remedy will be integrated with redevelopment. Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects In Progress Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Miller's Landing Redevelopment of the Lake River Ridgefield Port Master planning is completed and grading of site may Development Industrial Site. Development is waterfront occur as early as 2010-I1. planned for seven phases over 20-30 years. The first phase calls for 130,000 s.f of new office, retail, and hotel building space and 344 parking spaces. Full build -out is planned for up to 820,000 s.fi of office, retail, and hotel space. Development will also include waterfront trails and connections to the Refuge. Overlook Park Overlook Park is envisioned to anchor Southwest City Under Design. the Refuge to Ridgefield's downtown corner of and enhance the connection of the Pioneer and community with the Refuge. The plaza Main Street will provide facilities for orientation of visitors to the City and the Refuge with brochures and guidebooks. Overlook Park will also form a future hub for a system of walking and cycling trails throughout the City, and ultimately, Clark County. Pioneer Street Rail The purpose is to provide safe, Downtown, Port Preliminary planning is completed and fundraising is in Overpass unobstructed, and direct access on to Pioneer Street progress. the redeveloped Ridgefield waterfront. Elevated roadway over railroad tracks to improve access to waterfront. Public Works Operations Renovate existing building and acquire Eastern Part of City Purchased old Fire District 12 Building. / Police East Precinct additional land for construction of a City Facility new operations facility that includes space for a Police Department expansion. Refuge Visitor Center New visitor center on Carty Refuge, Carty USFWS Planning, environmental assessment, and fundraising in Unit to replace existing modular Unit progress. building. Visitor Center designed to accommodate Refuge staff and visitor services / education displays. Approximately 11,000 square feet. Ridgefield Interchange Replace the current interchange at I-5 I-5 Freeway WSDOT Phase 1 (construction of new overpass) is in progress. Project and SR 501 in Ridgefield with a new Interchange at Phase 2 (Intersection improvements at SR 501 and 56th interchange; widen SR 501 through the SR 501 Place and at SR 501 and 65th Ave) pending funding. interchange to four travel lanes; add turn lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks; and make improvements to the SR 501/56th Place and Pioneer Street/65th Avenue intersections. Sewer Collection System Numerous collection system Throughout City Assessment of System - Maple Street Collection System Improvements improvements are proposed to meet the UGA outside and Downtown Area. demands of future development. of historic downtown Tourist / visitation data Collect basic data about visitation Downtown / Ridgefield Business Some downtown businesses have collected information before creating plans supported only by Waterfront / Association from customers (Ridgefield Kayaks via liability forms assumptions. Refuge and Seasons Coffee during specific events). Water Capacity/ Water The current City Capital Facility Plan UGA-wide City Pursuing water right applications. Rights projects that future development will require additional water capacity by 2015 and provides a plan for phased expansion. Wastewater Treatment The current City Capital Facility Plan WWTP located City Upgrades completed in 2008. Upgrades to 1 million Plant Expansion projects that future development will on waterfront gallons per day capacity in 2009. Current capacity require additional wastewater treatment at foot of Cook sufficient. by 2015 and provides a plan for phased Street expansion. Welcome Center Kiosk Place an informational sign at the Overlook Park - Friends of the In Design Process. welcome center site to let people know Downtown Ridgefield NWR what is corrin . Wildlife Refuge Trail connecting downtown Ridgefield Gee Creek City Under Conceptual Design. Connector & Gee Creek with Refuge along Gee Creek. :A Trail I Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project Projects To Be Completed I Lead Project Name Project Description Location Project Status Entity Dedicated account for Dedicate sales tax revenue generated Throughout City to be completed. downtown improvements by Junction businesses to downtown Downtown improvements such as streedights, benches, Rowers, kiosk or other amenities. Create a dedicated account, funded by sales tax, that will provide long term funding for public improvements in the Old Town area. Downtown Municipal Create a parking lot in downtown to Not determined City To date the City has not pursued creation of a municipal Parking Lot provide additional capacity. parking lot beyond that provided in the Police Department. Eliminate or reduce water The planning commission and public Throughout City To be completed. and sewer connection fees works should evaluate ways to reduce Downtown for Old Town connection fees on the Old Town study area since water and sewer service is already available downtown. Informational Signs Place Lewis & Clark informational 1-5 Freeway To be completed. signs on I-5 directing visitors to Interchange at Ridgefield. Place informational signs SR 501 along Pioneer Street at I-5 junction directing visitors to "Old Town Ridgefield." Linkages to WSU campus Promote the linkage between South of City, in No known action, no specific tasks identified. and Clark County downtown and WSU campus or to the Clark County Amphitheater Clark County Amphitheater. New City Hall Planning Develop space needs analysis and Pioneer Street City To be initiated. & Design initiate design of a future City Hall. New Water Wells Near Drill two new wells near rail line West of rail City To be initiated. Railroad between Division and Mill Streets. line between Division and Mill Streets Pioneer Street /SR 501 Signal or intersection improvement. Pioneer Street City To be completed once traffic conditions warrant - and 9th Street Intersection and 9th Street development driven. Pioneer Street/ SR 501 Widening and construction of Pioneer Street / City To be completed once traffic conditions warrant - from Reinman Road to additional roundabouts at 35th Avenue SR 501 east of development driven. I-5 and 51st Avenue. downtown Put downtown electric Evaluate burying the electric lines in Throughout City Preliminary discussions with Clark Public Utilities lines underground Old Town. Downtown indicate this task would be cost prohibitive (CPU estimates the cost of converring overhead lines to underground on a backbone system such as Pioneer Street to be $200 per lineal foot — or roughly $380,000 from 9th Avenue to Main Avenue). Re-route traffic off of Reroute traffic on N 5th Avenue from Pioneer Street City With the preferred location of the Rail Overcrossing Pioneer Avenue the school and Abrams Park to relieve identified as Pioneer Street, the Capital Facility Plan was congestion on Pioneer and bring traffic revised in 2008 to reflect continued use of Pioneer Street out on Main Avenue or 3rd Avenue. as the primary route into downtown. Special Use Waterfront Urban waterfront park with walk-in, Near existing Port Identified by Port as future improvement area. Park non -motorized boat access. boat launch Streetseape amenities Develop a selection of the types of Throughout City The 14 Essential Guidelines for Downtown Ridgefield amenities appropriate in downtown, Downtown developed in 2004 provides recommendations e.g., benches, streetlights, flower for business fronts (facades, colors, etc.), but does baskets, etc, not provide specific recommendations for public improvements. Waive, reduce or phase The planning commission should create Throughout City To be completed. City fees in consideration a task force to begin work to blend into Downtown of building designed to downtown on building and landscaping blend into downtown design guidelines for downtown. The commission should consider incentives as well as regulatory mechanism to encourage new buildings to blend into rather than overpower the character of Old Town Ridgefield. LJ L Q FI Ridgefield Downtown/Waterfront Integration Project he City of Ridgefield — with the Port of Ridgefield — is working to develop a unified vision and planning strategy to guide future downtown revitalization and waterfront development. Commu- nity feedback, perspective, and insight are essential to this planning process. Your participation is key to developing sound and effective action steps for an integrated downtown/waterfront plan. 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