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Phoebus Master Plan phoebus master plan: Hampton, Virginia urban design associates adopted by city council on august 15, 2007 amended by city council on march 13, 2013 PARTNERSHIP FOR A CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION A special thanks to the residents Phoebus Master Plan NEW PHOEBUS of the Phoebus neighborhood who Molly Joseph Ward Gregory Williams gave their time, input, and energy Faith Jones Mayor Chairman to this effort. President PREPARED FOR George E. Wallace Gaynette LaRue City of Hampton, Virginia Ronnie Staton Vice-Mayor Vice-Chairman Vice-President FUNDED BY W. H. “Billy” Hobbs, Jr. Mary B. Bunting City of Hampton, Virginia Trudy Kearney Will J. Moffett City Manager/Commissioner Secretary Chris Osby Snead Carlton M. Campbell, Sr. urban 2013 design associates Christopher G. Stuart © CONSULTANT TEAM Dennis Smith Commissioner Donnie R. Tuck Urban Design Associates Treasurer HR&A Advisors, Inc. Andre McCloud Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. Anne Donovan Commissioner Economic Development Sasaki Associates, Inc. Chris Osby Snead Dutton & Associates, LLC Laura Sandford Council Member/Commissioner Marketing James A. Young Colleen Walker Commissioner Membership Alison Schmidt Security Lisa Adkins Regatta Ed Elzarian Chris Jacobson Sally Lazorchak John Lowe Terrie Viars Keachia Witherspoon phoebus master plan: hampton, virginia | march 2013 | urban design associates acknowledgements Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 PROCESS & ANALYSIS 7 RESIDENTIAL MARKET STUDY 12 COMMERCIAL MARKET STUDY 13 IMPACT OF THE ‘NEW’ FORT MONROE 15 2013 urban 2013 design associates DESIGN PRINCIPLES 16 © INITIATIVE AREAS 18 Phoebus Waterfront 19 Mellen Street 23 Design Principles for Commercial Properties 27 Mallory Street 30 Railroad Right-Of-Way 34 Enhanced Gateways 37 Housing Strategies 40 Housing Strategies: South Phoebus 41 Housing Strategies: North Phoebus 44 IMPLEMENTATION 47 phoebus master plan: hampton, virginia | march 2013 | urban design associates table of contents Executive Summary phoebus is a distinct and unique community within the City Newport Poquoson of Hampton, adjacent to Hampton University and Fort Monroe. In News 2006 and 2007, the City prepared a Master Plan for Phoebus to Hampton PHOEBUS guide and coordinate future growth and investment. James River Chesapeake Shelton Road Th e Plan was prepared in an open public process that involved Bay Hampton d Roads Pembroke Avenue residents, business owners, institutions, City leaders, and City staff as a I-64 o R I-664 d n active participants in discussions and design exploration. Th e process a l d o explored the market potential for future growth in Phoebus and o W Norfolk 2013 urban 2013 design associates developed a series of initiatives based on market potential to be © Old Buckroe Road The Woodlands Portsmouth Golf Course t implemented over time. e e r t S y In September of 2011, Fort Monroe offi cially closed as an active r PHOEBUS o ll a A SNAPSHOT OF THE REGION Department of Defense installation and the transition began in ear- M Mercury Boulevard The Phoebus neighborhood sits at the County Street nest to transform this historic and strategic location to its new life. In HAMPTON gateway to Hampton Roads UNIVERSITY November 2011, President Obama designated signifi cant portions of Fort Monroe as a National Monument to be managed by the Mellen Street National Park Service. Th ese events, coupled with signifi cant changes Mill Creek VA HOSPITAL in the local, regional and national economic conditions, warrant a I-64 fresh look at the Phoebus Master Plan adopted in 2007. Th e purpose of this review and update is to recognize these new conditions that represent both challenges and opportunities. Th e most fundamental new opportunity is that of positioning Phoebus to layer its own intrinsic assets and vision with those of a “gateway com- FORT MONROE munity” to the new National Monument. Th e relationship with the Hampton Roads “new” Fort Monroe will allow Phoebus to both compliment and Chesapeake Bay leverage these emerging assets for its own future success. Th e process of reviewing and updating the 2007 Phoebus Master Plan began in the spring of 2012 and was completed in early 2013. PORTRAIT OF EXISTING CONDITIONS The Phoebus Master Plan study area is outlined in red phoebus master plan: hampton, virginia | march 2013 | urban design associates executive summary 1 Th is edition of the Phoebus Master Plan represents the culmination Th rough the World Wars, Phoebus became a military town, provid- of eff orts to retain the vision, principles and frameworks from 2007 ing a base for entertainment for the many troops at Fort Monroe. Th e which remain valid while also off ering updates and additional con- town became known for its exciting and scandalous nightlife. After cepts and ideas that position Phoebus for future success given the World War II, the mission of Fort Monroe changed, as did Phoebus. new environment in which it fi nds itself. Without the same population of troops passing through town, Phoebus quieted down. At the same time, automobile-oriented, subur- HISTORY, CULTURE, AND URBAN FORM ban development drew residents away from Phoebus’s historic residen- Phoebus has an interesting and varied history closely tied to neigh- tial neighborhoods and the commercial main street Mellen Street. 2013 urban 2013 design associates boring Fort Monroe. Present day Phoebus began to take shape after © In 1952 Phoebus joined Elizabeth City County in consolidating the Civil War. From the beginning of the war Fort Monroe was in with the City of Hampton. Despite no longer being an independent Union hands. Camp Hamilton was established where Phoebus is town, Phoebus retains a distinct identity and historic character that today to house an army of troops as well as a growing population of makes it a unique and valued part of Hampton. freed men, the result of a decision by Major General Benjamin F. Butler to declare slaves who escaped to Union lines as contraband, DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL thereby preventing their return to slavery. In 1865, the Union camp The potential for residential and commercial development was was disbanded, and in 1871 streets and building sites were estab- reevaluated by the UDA team. Phoebus has the market poten- lished. Fueled by its neighboring institutions, Fort Monroe, the tial to attract 500 new residential units over the next five years. Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, founded in 1868, and a Approximately 2/3 of these units would be homeownership units home for disabled veterans (later the Veteran's Administration and the rest would be rental units. The commercial draw for Phoebus Hospital) founded in 1870, the newly established town grew quickly could be largely driven by the establishment of an arts and cultural and adopted the name Chesapeake City. Th e Chesapeake and Ohio district. This would focus tenanting and development on specialty rail line was extended to the town in 1882, ensuring its future success. stores and restaurants, specifically along Mellen Street, building on PHOEBUS IN ITS EARLY DAYS Phoebus was an independent town and Union stronghold that developed in part due to its relationship to Fort Monroe Th e name Phoebus was given to the rail station and post offi ce in its inherent character and established businesses. The anticipated honor of Harrison Phoebus, the owner of the Hygeia Hotel, an market for new commercial uses in the neighborhood is between important anchor for the growing resort community and a prominent 44,000 and 55,000 square feet. fi gure in bringing the C&O rail to town. In 1900 the town incorporat- ed and took the name Phoebus, symbolized as a rising sun over water. phoebus master plan: hampton, virginia | march 2013 | urban design associates executive summary 2 THE MASTER PLAN As referenced earlier, this version of the Phoebus Master Plan repre- sents a combination of the groundwork, key principles and ideas from the 2007 Phoebus Master Plan with new input refl ecting changing conditions likely to aff ect the community in 2013 and beyond. Input 5 d a from the community clearly indicated general support for the overall o R e ro d k a vision and frameworks from the 2007 Master Plan. Th is same com- c o u R B d 6 ld n OOld Buckroe Road la d munity input placed emphasis and priority on building momentum o 5 o urban 2013 design associates W © through realistic near term action steps in both the core commercial The Woodlands Golf Course A County Street and in adjacent housing areas. In addition, the community stressed d a o 5 R d the need to begin the process to re-establish a supportive relationship n Mercury Boulevard la d o G o 3 with the “new” Fort Monroe. Th erefore, during the course of this WWoodland Road D planning process, close working relationships were formed with the MalloryMellen Street Street A 2 4 Mill Creek Fort Monroe Authority and the National Park Service. Both agencies CCounty Street o un ty have graciously participated in this eff ort and have been open to S E tr A 6 5 Hampton ee 1 t 5 I-64 University sharing information and ideas to help ensure the Master Plan refl ects MMercury Boulevard t F e e e rc tr u and supports their planning goals and objectives. t S ry Willard Avenue e ry B re o t ll o S a E u le y MMallory Street v b a ib r 5 LLibby StreetF d MMellen Street Hampton Roads e l le B n S t D The Initiative Areas re e A t KEY ELEMENTS IN THE MASTER PLAN VA E Hospital Mill Creek e C A Enhanced gateways into the neighborhood u G n A INITIATIVE AREAS ve A B A coordinated parking strategy to support new and existing uses rd la I-64 il along Mellen and Mallory Streets WWillard Avenue 1 Phoebus Waterfront Strawberry C A public waterfront with coordinated private development Banks A 2 Mellen Street D Additional community recreation space and open space connections 3 Mallory Street E New residential development in the heart of the community 4 Railroad Right-of-Way F Phased redevelopment of properties along Mallory Street 5 Enhanced Gateways G Place-based strategies for neighborhood development Hampton Roads 6 Housing Strategies Fort Monroe Illustrative Master Plan phoebus master plan: hampton, virginia | march 2013 | urban design associates executive summary 3 1.
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