City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 04 16 - PG 222 - ATTACHMENT #8

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• SUBJECT: 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FRAMEWORK DATE: DECEMBER 18, 2012 PAGE 16 OF 23 Sustainable Practices for the Economy, Community, and the Environment— Option #2 provides no guidance for the continued private investment and reinvestment in McCaslin / Centennial Valley area when compared to Framework Options #3, #4, and #5. Unique Commercial Areas and Distinctive Neighborhoods — Option #2 does not provide guidance, or encouragement for the McCaslin /Centennial Valley portion of the City to transform from a conventional suburban strip corridor to a unique commercial area. Families and Individuals— Option #2, while better than Option #1, limits diversified housing options for first time home buyers and seniors when compared to Options #3, #4, and #5. Safe Neighborhoods— Option #2 provides for safe neighborhoods throughout the City. It should be noted that Option #2, when compared to Options #3, #4, and #5, does not strengthen neighborhoods adjacent the McCaslin and Centennial Valley retail and commercial areas by enabling better edges and transitions along redeveloping corridors and allowed commercial development. Option #3 — Three Centers — Option #3 meets the intent of the Vision Statement and Core Community Values. Staff believes that Option #3 out performs all options in the near-term. However, staff also believes that Option #3 is out performed by Options #4 and #5 in meeting the City's Vision Statement and Core Community Values in the long- term. A Sense of Community— Option #3 maintains the sense of community throughout the City and strengthens the sense of community for the South Boulder Road / Hwy 42 Corridor, and the McCaslin Corridor south of Cherry Street. However, staff believes that Option #3 is outperformed in enabling a stronger sense of community in the long-term when compared to Options #4 and #5, specifically related to Centennial Valley and the McCaslin Corridor north of Cherry Street. Our Livable Small Town Feel— The physical condition of the City is a key measure in maintaining the small town character of the City. Option #3 encourages a change in the physical character of the McCaslin Corridor to become more livable and physically compatible with the rest of the City. However, Option #3 does not address the difficult relationship between Centennial Valley and residential areas west of McCaslin in the long-term. A Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Economy— Option #3 provides guidance for the continued private investment and reinvestment in the McCaslin corridor, south of Cherry Street when compared to Framework Options #1 and #2. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION