chelan pud commission update. waterfront planning process

Chelan PUD Commission Update

Waterfront Planning Process

Public Desires

More access to the water

Add adjacent commercial activities

Opportunities for residential

Comments about desired development

We should seek development that:

Provides visual access to waterIncludes distinctive features Provides opportunities to mix park and commercial activitiesDoesn’t compromise the loop trail’s function and experienceDoesn’t lose intimate atmosphere of riverfront parks

Waterfront Development Concept

Waterfront Mixed Use District

Yes No

Blank Wall Limitations

Encouraging interesting streetscapes

No blank walls

Park Interface

Existing frontage on Orondo Proposed frontage

Proposed Riverside Drive Proposed frontage

Benefits of Implementation

Infrastructure Improvements– IAC Grant received to design and permit new

moorage at the Orondo Avenue Boat Basin

– The City Council is moving forward to relocate our public works operations from the waterfront

Infrastructure ImprovementsIn April, a Growth Management grant was

received to define centerline for the development of Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive ProcessPublic meeting held May 2004

Riverside Drive processFocus group meetings were held May through July to obtain additional public input

Open House held in July to review alternatives City Council meeting held in July to select a preferred alternative

Riverside Drive Process

August – Washington State Transportation Improvement Board grant submitted for the design and construction of Riverside DriveNovember 11 – TIB decisionTimeline if successful: – Summer 2005 – Design (new public process)– 2006 – Right of Way acquisition– 2007 – Earliest construction