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Old Dixie/ Tara Boulevard Master Plan Old Dixie/ Tara Boulevard Master Plan SIZEMORE GROUP in association with NOELL CONSULTING and STANTEC Draft October 2018 Old Dixie/ Tara Boulevard Master Plan Draft October 2018 SIZEMORE GROUP in association with NOELL CONSULTING and STANTEC Credits Clayton County Development Authority of Clayton County Board of Commissioners Board Jeffrey E. Turner, Chairman Michael Edmondson, Chairman Sonna Singleton Gregory, District 1 Eldrin Bell, Vice Chairman Gail Hambrick, District 2 Ricky Clark, Secretary/Treasurer Felicia Franklin Warner, District 3 Dr. Don McMillian Jr., Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Michael Edmondson, District 4 Dr. Tim Gilrane Dr. Alieka Anderson Louis D. Johnson Staff Khalfani Stevens - Executive Director Miche Thomas - Intern DRAFT Advisory Team* Patrick Ejike, Clayton County Community Consultant Team Development, Director Michael Edmondson, Development Authority LEAD FIRM :: MASTER PLANING, URBAN of Clayton County, Chairman/Clayton County Dr. Tim Hynes, Clayton State University, Presi- Commissioner DESIGN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and dent PROJECT MANAGEMENT Eldrin Bell, Development Authority of Clayton Lauren Lambiase, Georgia Power, Community/ SIZEMORE GROUP County, Vice Chairman Economic Development Manager Bill de St. Aubin, AIA, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge Ricky Clark, Development Authority of Clayton Tommy Hughes, Hughes Commercial Real County, Secretary/Treasurer Estate, Managing Broker Deanna Murphy, AICP Project Manager & Lead Planner Dr. Don McMillian Jr., Development Authority Dr. Anthony Smith, Clayton County Public of Clayton County, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Schools, Deputy Superintendent Chirag Date, MCRP Project Planner Gail Hambrick, Clayton County District 2 Steve Berman, OA Development, Founder Commissioner Jonne Smith Jeff Metarko, Clayton County Transportation Project Planner Don Williams, MARTA, Senior Director, Transit and Development, Director System Planning TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT Jon Tuley, Atlanta Regional Commission, Senior Stantec Consulting Services Dominique Lockhart, Clayton County Planning Principal Planner and Zoning Joel F. Mann, AICP Principal, Urban Places Mobility Ben Casey, Low Temp Industries, President and Mary McClanahan, Atlanta Regional Commis- Chief Executive Officer sion MARKET STUDY Angela Redding, Forest Park, City Manager Noell Consulting Group Stan Reecy, Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDs Todd Noell DRAFTShannon James, Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, President Bob Burdell, Reliant Real Estate Partners LLC, Board Chairman Principal and Co-Founder Jordan Rowe Jeremy Stratton, Clayton Chamber of Com- Market Expert J. R. Wright Jr., Reliant Real Estate Partners merce, Chief Executive Officer LLC, Senior Associate Joy Day, City of Jonesboro, Mayor Jewette McNeal, YM Management Virgil Fludd, Carvir Group Lynn Smith, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Interna- tional Airport Omar Dewan, Property Owner *The Advisory Team is made up of representatives from relevant state, regional, and county level departments responsible for land use planning, transportation, grants, housing issues, land owners, business owners, and community leaders. This group includes individuals who are knowledgeable about the study area’s issues and opportunities, experts in related fields, and are deemed vital to the implementation of the final plan. Contents 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................08 1.1 Background: Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard 1.2 The Process 1.3 Previous Studies and Plans 2.0 Facts and Analysis .................................................................................16 2.1 Area Assets and Amenities 2.2 Existing Conditions Existing Land Use Existing Zoning Future Land Use Undeveloped Land Land Ownership Topography and Hydrology Buildings and Infrastructure Sun Path and Wind 2.3 Transportation 3.0 Community Participation .................................................................................42 4.0 Recommendations .................................................................................46 4.1 Concept Plan Overview 4.2 Concept Plan 4.3 Zoning Recommendations 4.4 Transportation Recommendations DRAFT 5.0 Implementation Plan .................................................................................66 6.0 Appendix ................................................................................... i Market Study Development Authority of Clayton County Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard Master Plan DRAFT 1 Introduction Development Authority of Clayton County Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard Master Plan 1.0 Introduction The Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard Master Plan is a Vision planning effort led by the Development Authority of Clayton County (DACC). This plan aims to encourage private and public investment in the To create a clean, safe and Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard area to create a publicly welcoming gateway into accessible, world-class destination live, work, and play community. Clayton County that builds This study is being conducted in conjunction with from the existing medical the Mountain View Master Plan. Refer to Figures corridor to provide higher 1.1a and b for the regional location of both the wage job opportunities, Mountain Mountain View and the Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard View Master Plans. Refer to Figure 1.1c for a map of the convenient access to the study area. surrounding neighborhoods 1.1 Background: Old Dixie/Tara and amenities and services that Old Dixie Boulevard improve the quality of life for Node The primary Old Dixie//Tara Boulevard study area Clayton County residents and (Old Dixie study area) encompasses Old Dixie Road and Tara Boulevard from I-75 to Holiday businesses. Boulevard, including the residential parcels along Holiday Boulevard from Waikiki Way to Hollywood Drive. This study area totals approximately 19 acres. The Old Dixie study area is a major gateway DRAFT Figure 1.1a: Study Area Regional Context Map Across Tara Boulevard from the original 19 acre into Clayton County. It is the first mixed- study area sits Tara Crossings, an aging strip retail use commercial and residential node south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Key area destinations include the Southern center. As this plan developed, Tara Crossings was Regional Medial Center and Clayton State incorporated into the master plan for further study (H-JAIA) from of I-75. From the south it has the potential to capture south Clayton County, Fayette University (CSU). CSU is located less than 4 miles and land use and transportation recommendations east of the Old Dixie study area. Clayton State have been included in this report. County, and Henry County commuters on their way to Downtown Atlanta job centers. Sitting University is a public university with an enrollment of over 7,000 students; its most popular degrees This secondary study area extends to the Southern approximately 6 miles south of H-JAIA and with include Nursing, Psychology, Health Care Regional Medical Center, the areas largest easy interstate access, the Old Dixie study area Management, and Business Administration. employer. Connectivity to this regional institution has potential to become a regional office district for South Metro Atlanta. Introduction is an important component of this study. Refer to Figure 1.1c for a study area map. 88 Study Area Context Mountain View REYNOLDS NATURE PRESERVE Old Dixie Node Legend LCI Study Area Boundary Smyrna City Boundary Local Landmarks Introduction Figure 1.1b: Study Area Context 9 Development Authority of Clayton County Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard Master Plan Southlake Mall, located less than 3 miles east of The master plan aims to focus on developing a 7. To create a medical/healthcare focused the study area, is a regional shopping center built proposal that balances the three requirements. mixed use district in 1976. The mall has seen decline in recent years 8. To provide uses complementary to hospital: and a 2011 Livable Centers Initiative master plan COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT envisions the mall as a mixed-use regional center. GOALS 9. To improve safety and perception of crime Natural resources in the area include several parks The Development Authority of Clayton County 10. To connect to Mountain View, Southlake Mall, Clayton State University and the Flint River. Parks include Reynolds Nature has identified the Old Dixie area as a regional Preserve, a 146 acre nature preserve located in mixed-use job center key to the increased growth 11. To enhance Workforce development, the City of Morrow, home to hiking trails, ponds, and prosperity of the County. Creating a realistic anchored on Southern Regional and Clayton a historic barn and farm equipment, and a Nature vision for job growth in this area was a major State University Center. Starr Park, an 18 acre park located in driver in this planning process. MARKET ANALYSIS the City of Forest Park, is active with a walking COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT track, picnic tables, multiple pavilions, swimming A market analysis study was completed for the pool, volleyball court, lighted tennis court, mini This study process gathered input via key Old Dixie study area to guide realistic master plan golf course, a work-out station, a play center stakeholders interviews, two advisory team recommendations. To attract the desired higher for ages 5-12, a play center for ages 2-5, multi meetings, and a hands-on design workshop with paying employment opportunities, the market complex fields (football, baseball, softball, soccer), the general public. Goals for this study were study recommends creating
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