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“Our Vision, Our Future, Our Coinmu n i tp”
Prepared by: The West View Steering Committee
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Ac knowledqrnents
Introductiorl...... 1 ntro.-I
Mission Statement...... ' ...... Intra.--/
Section I Situational Profile
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3 - Existing Land Use ...... 1-23
Section II Creatinq the Visiou
Step I- The Vision ..... Step 2 - Key Community Goals ...... Step 3 - Community Development Objectives...... 11-5 Step 4 - The Future Land Use Scenario...... 11-8 0 Section I I I Strateqies for Actiou Implementation Strategies ...... 111-1
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Image Intro.- I...Borough Building & Mai I mdge I ntro.-3..St. Lu kes...... Image I-?...... A view of Centet-Avenu Image 1-2...... West View elementary school...... 1-8
Image 1-3 ...... High school football fie ...... !...... I...... 1-9 Image 1-4 ...... West View Methodist C ...... Activity Node 1 - Down ...... 1-29 Image 1-6 ...... Activity Node 2 - West View Park Sbopping Plaza ...... 1-29
Table ofcontents: Page 1 .Activity Node 3 - Commercial area along West View Park I Drive ...... I-30 .:..West View Borough ...... Image 111-1 ...... Older Residential Homes.
Fig u pes I I Figure Intro.-1..What is a Comprehensive Plan! ...... I ntro.-l Figure Intro.-2..Location Map - West View Bo Figure I ntro. -3..Comprehensive P 14 n n i n g P roc Land Use Character Map ...... West View Borough Existing West View Borough's Vision
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Mapping-?...... H istoric & Cultural Resource Inventory ...... 1-10 Mapping-2 ...... Recreation Facilities Inventory & Spatial Analysis...... 1-13 ....E nvi ron menta 1 Constra i n Mapping-4 ...... Existing Landuse Analysi Mappi ng-5...... Transportation Issues Ma ...... l-33 Future Landuse Map......
Tables ... West View Borough Population Denstty ...... 1-14 ...West View Borough Population Trends...... 1-14 Table 1-3 ...... 2000 Population Data ...... !...... 1-14 Table 1-4 ...... Age and Gender in West View Borough and Comparison 2000 ...... 1-1 5 Table 1-5 ...... West View Borough Age Trends Table 1-6 ...... 2000 Household Chard Table 1-7 ...... West View Borough Ho Table 1-8 1990 Income Characteri and Comparison
.. Table 1-9...... I990 Educational Table 1-10 ...... 1990 Labor and Table 1-11 ...... West View Boro Table 1-12 ...... Roadway Volume and Classification..;I...... 1-36 Table 1-13 ...... Accident History Summary I 1-37 Table 11-1 ...... ,Key Community Goals...... j ...... 11-3
Table 111-1 ...... Strategies for Action I 111-3 Table AI-1 ...... Community Wide Input Meeting ...... j ...... A-2
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Appendix A...... Meeting Minutes I
Appendix 8...... Transportation G1oss;tt-y
Appendix C ....,..Annual Budgets
Appendix D...... Resources: Informational and Financiial !
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! Borough Staff Ken Wolf, Manager
Plann ina Cotnm ission Members Thomas Duncan, Chair Richard Abbott Bill Aguglia john Koerts Donald Mikec
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I I. . INTRODUCTION
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On luly 12,2000, West View Borough, set in motion, a process to define their needs, goals and.ideas for the future ofthe community. The intent' was to develop a planning tool for guiding future land use, focusing government and community resources, meeting park and recreation needs, and initiating a series of realistic strategies important to the "community" as a whole. Image lotro.-I: Borough Building Q Main Street Area Figure Intro.-I:
West View Borough is located five miles north ofthe City. What is a of Pittsburgh. Route 19, a main north-south corridor, Cornpre hensive plant runs through the heart ofthe community. The Borough's proximity to downtown Pittsburgh and the "North Hills," It is a dynamic policy document that affords residents convenient access to many cultural, defines a common vision for the future of the community. in doing so, it ...: employment, and recieational destination points. It has an area of2,613 square kilometers (1.02 square miles). J scans relevant informationabout Hilly and wooded, it lies in the flood plain ofCirty's Run. the existing land use, parks and Reference Figure Intro.-2, Location Map. open spaces, housing, government operations, The Borough's development patterns include a quaint transportation as well as the main street business district and a regional shopping area. physical, natural, historic, and Its traditional neighborhoods are laid out along a grid cultural features of the ofstreets complimented sidewalks shade community; and pattern by and trees. , J develops a consensus about key strengths and weakness of the The steep topography,offers wonderful views ofthe many community; and neighborhoods in the Borough and surrounding Ross Township. 1 1 J defines a vision, specific goals and a plan for future land use, re-use, in-fill opportunities, and all requirements by the MPC; I and
J provides specific strategies and initiatives to achieve the goals and address the issues ficing the
' The mission statement following this section outlines the operating basls or ptirpose ofthe plan
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Histol-ic Perspective
Founded in 1905, the Borough of West View took its name from a hotel, the West View Inn.' Casper Reel was the first settler ofthe Borough. In 1906, the Pittsburgh Railroad Company combined its West View and Belfevue Routes, thereby providing public transportation from the Borough to the City of Pittsburgh. West View Park was founded that same year.3 One ofthe "trolley parks" that ringed the metropolitan area, West View Park, became a destination for city residents eager to escape the urban environment on their Image Intro.-2: St. Lukes day off.'
The trolley line also made it possible for businessmen to move their kmilies out ofsmoky Pittsburgh 0 to an area with cleaner air and water. These men would then use ;the trolley lines to commute to lobs in the city. Proximity to West View Park provided an additional 3raw5. I
As did many "streetcar suburbs", West View became a desirable t-esidential community with neighborhood oriented small-scale business uses locating along Route 19 (Perry Highway) and Center Avenue, the main corridors through the Borough. The trolley-line was removed on September 5,1965. It was operated by the Pittsburgh hilways Company and in its final year by the Port Authority.6 However, the construction of Interstate 279 in'1991 improved access to the Borough from all points in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region. '
,, ~naddition to being a street car suburb, residents are proud ofseferal other significant pieces of history because they contributed to the evolution ofthe present"community. First, Danceland was a lively amusement park that burned in 1973 and is remembered fdndly as a gathering place for community members. Second, as suburbs began to form outside of Pittsburgh and horses and 0 buggies became a primary mode oftransportation, mile marker ihns began to emerge as rest stops for travelers. A mile marker inn represented the distance from the City of Pittsburgh outward. Both the Four Mile and Five Mile Inns were located in West View. The Four Mile Inn was built in 1819. It was torn down to make way for Route 279. The Five Mile House was built around 1830 and was destroyed by a fire in 1970. The West View Inn was also a well-kbow establishment that offered a
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* North Hills Record On-line Community Guide
West View Home Page 1 Interview with Beth Schellhaas, President, West View Chamber ofCornmerce I I The park was closed in 1977.
Interview with Ann Holtz, Port Authority
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race track as an attraction during the 1870’s and 1880’s. It was located near Cemetery Lane.7 Also, Simon Cirty, a Scotts/Irish man, sided with the British during thk Revolutionary War. 80th the Cirty’s Run watershed and Cirty’s Run Road are named after him;” I Today, the Borough is almost entirely built-out, with the development pattern continuing to consist primarily of residential neighborhoods with several commercial dockets. The housing is sound and buildings are interesting with character. The majority ofthe hou;ing stock in the Borough was constructed in 1905-1930, which provides a mix of affot-dable hopsing choices for residents. I 1 Current Issues i 1 Issues now fhng the Borough include among others, proactive12 addressing code enforcement issues, increasing pedestrian access and mobility, continuing to provide the current level public services, or enticing additional locally oriented and service based retailers to the community. 0 1 PI4 n n i ng P rocess
The Planning Commission chose to develop this plan using a pro!ess that is founded on open communication and citizen participation. The involvement of residents, staff, and stakeholders allowed for the borough’s most pertinent issues to be identified 6t the start ofthe project. It is the expressed intent ofthe plan to define a community-based visionlfor the future ofthe Borough. A vision will be developed to guide land use, housing, park system development, and governmental operation decisions over the next ten years. !
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In order to provide West View Borough with a useful tool for eff ctively managing change, this plan has been organized around three sections of information.
(I) Section I, "Situational Profile". This section answers the q estion "Where are we now!" This part contains a summary ofstrengths and weaknesses an( presents pertinent background data collected during the inventory and analysis phase ofthe I any.
Section I - The Profile
The situational profile provides necessary background information for determining the strengths, weaknesses, and future needs ofthe region.
I (2) Section I I, "Creating the Vision". This section answers the question, A Where do we wdnt to be/'' It presents a community Identified vision, goal statements, and concludes with a graphlc I plan for future land use I
Section I I - The Vision
The vision defines an ideal fot the future. It inspires, motivates, and transforms desire into action. I j (3) Section Ill - "Strategies for Action". This section answersithe question, "How do weget there?" It sets forth detailed strategies for implementation ofthe vision, goals and concepts I 0 outlined in the graphic plan. I
Ill I Section - The Strateqies I I Strategies are realistic, action- : oriented ways of achieving thc 1 ! joa Is ofthe corn m ti nity-a t- la rge I
I Background data included information analyzed as part ofthe professional assissment completed by Pashel, Associates The results ofthe initial public input sessions are contained tn Appendix A I 1 I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 1 I lntro -4 Corn prehen sive PIa n I I I I j INTRODUCTION
Figure Intro.-2:Location Map - West View Borough
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Figure Intro.-3 provicles an overview ofthe planning process ancf .the 1 Figure Intro-3: ' components which comprise this plan. 1 CompreIiensive , West View Borough Comprehensive Planning Process
Mission Stateinent ISITWATIONAL PROFILE
Situation Prolile
Background Data Coininunity Input Key Person Interviews Mect ing Collcction R: Analysis
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Wcst View Rorotijh, Allegheny County 2/11/02 Compi&nstvc Plan Mission Statement The Purpose ofthe West View Borough Cohprehensive Plan is to. I . Give direction for improvement Create a picture for the future . Serve as a planning tool and actionI guide for managing change I I I . Provide a framework for updatingl zoning, subdivision, and land develotment ordinances. a
SECTION' I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE
Wbeke are we now?
This section has been organized into two main pads. Part A provides a listing ofthe strengths and weaknesses' and Part B presents bxkground data important in defining the current situation within the Borough .
I Part A - Strengths & Weaknesses: 'Image 1-1: A view of Center Avenue I
It is important to note that the classifkati'on of key points bl strengths and weaknesses is neither a positive or a negative. This information is intendeb to objectively show areas which can be improved such as access to recreational facilities or facilitation ofthe good job done by the West View Borough bike patrols at the plaza. For ease ofanalysis, the strengths and weaknesses hawbeen organized by the following topics: ~
0 Existing Land Use and Housing 0 Public Services, Recreation, and Quality of Life 0 Transportation 0 Cultural, Historic, and Environmental 'Resources
' Strengths and weaknesses were determined from the public input ses;ion conducted on December 4,2000, and from the background data and analysis contained under Part 2 ofthis section The strengths and weaknesses listing is intended to be a summary key points I
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______---__--____-______---__ 1 oA wide range of land uses exist within the .Many resictints would like to see more Borough including: residential, small scale iommercial shops within the mecfium/high residential, hydrology, community. green space, commerciaVretail, heavy +The Borough should actively search for commercial, and public facilities. businesses to locate in the vacant sites. OCommercial areas are within walking oThere is a need for elderly housing that is distance of residential areas. accessible for the handicapped. oconvenient access to the City of OAbsentee Iandlords is becoming an issue. Pittsburgh. @PedestrianZonnections needed in some .Variety of afforda ble housing and styles. areas, I olnteresting layout/design to Borough, owest View Park Shopping Center design is due to being trolley car suburb not in synciwith character ofthe Borough. oA conglomeration of businesses make a OBOrough al,most built out - must make core /"mainstreet" atmosphere along good use ofthe existing land. Center Avenue and Perry Highway. oMany old structures are in good condition and maintain the character of the community. .High number ofowner occupied housing units - good upkeep of homes. oThree activity nodes identified within the community2: - Downtown area - West View Park Shopping Plaza - Commercial District along West View Park Drive oThe community has been well preserved. Much ofthe original housing stock still exists, and the community will be 100 years old in 2005.
2 A n activity node provides a focal point for an area I
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...... ______--______------, 3Community has good police, fire, and @Desirefor dore organized recreation EMS services which meet or go above and opportunitles/activities (parades, festivals, beyond the expectations of most organized dctivities). kesidents. oSnow and ide removaI from sidewalks ;tnd OCommunity has many churches and roadways cAuld be improved. Areas where schools which are easily accessible to snow or icd is not removed becomes a' residents . hazard to dany citizens. OBorough has adopted zoning, subdivision, "Storm water and sewage overflow is an issue and land development ordinances and a that needs to be addressed within the comprehensive plan. communitf. Raw sewage and sewer rats low crime rate. presents a gealth issue in the Borough. OConvenient access to goods and services. @Needfor bhtter communication between OCommunity has several neighborhood the Boroug'h officials and the residents of parks: West View.: - Bronx Field 0 I nter-govetnmenta I cooperation is lacking. - Perry Highway Playground @Boroughdoes not have its own library. - Glenmore Avenue Park - Farley Parklet - Columbia Avenue Park I
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' Strengths.... 1 Weaknesses ... Transportation i I >The Borough has direct access to 1-279 oThe volumL oftraffic along Perry Highway which provides for easy mobility to the and Highlab4 Avenue is high for the width. City of Pittsburgh. and numbdr of lanes. Because the lanes are >The Borough has access to the Park-N- 20 feet, thire are safety and mobility Ride facility located at an 1-279 problems. i interchange within Ross Township. oTurn lanes bre not located along Highland >The intersections of Perry Highway and Avenue, therefore, access to side streets Center Avenue, and Perry Highway and often causes congestion and safety West View Park Drive have coordinated problems. ;In addition, many ofthe side signals. streets have poor access to Highland >There is a dense business district located Avenue. Signal timing along Highland on Perry Highway with designated Avenue is dlso outdated. pedestrian crossings. Due to the narrow .At several Ikations along Perry Highway roadway width, traffic speeds are reduced. there are iqtersectionI and sight distance >Because the Borough has primarily a grid problem s/issu es . roadway network, it is easy to navigate. OPerry Highway has many curb cuts and is >Several local roads from Center Avenue windy north ofthe business district - safety l act 4s minor collectors, collecting traffic is a concery. between local streets. These roads serve a OAccess to qerry Highway is hindered during dual purpose and provide mobility and peak rush hours due to the numerous land access. driveways dnd side road entrances. .A history of both angle and rear end accidents ii noted at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cornell Avenue. OThe volume oftraffic on Perry Highway is high for the width and number of lanes. The horizontal curves are sharp - safety is an I issue. I OAlong Cenier Avenue, from Perry highway^ to Ashforc$Avenue, there are conflicts with parking veticles and pedestrian traffic - safety conCerns. ORidgewood Avenue bridge spans over
Center Avlnue and has a reduced height, ~ but no hei4ht restrictions are posted and it causes a safety problem. I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/17/02 i
Comprehensive Plan ~ Sec I - 4 I I i I I Strengths.... f Weaknesses ... Tr;tnspot-t;ttion (cont.1 I ,...... , ...... , ...... 1 oIn several locations within the Borough, the roadwdy pavement is in poor condition with patchedI and sinking pavement. 01nmany locations,I. the community could benefit frdm. becoming more pedestrian friendly and the Borough should address qccessibiliiy for pedestrians when qpproving hew development. OTelephone poles within right-of-way on tsections of Center Avenue. Strengths.. .. 1 Weaknesses ...
~ Cu It u r;t I, Historic, a n4 Envi ron rnentdl Resources I[- ______------.______-_____------I I ocharacteristics of being a significant trolley +Storm wqter run off and flooding issues cat- suburb: during cerkain times ofthe year. - traditional neighborhood design ORecognitihn is needed of significant - commercial pockets (mom and historic add cultural landmarks. pop stores) OCirty’s Rub watershed runs through the - location of services close to homes northeast section ofthe Borough; - sidewalks and tree lined streets storm watkr runoff is an issue in this OSlopes greater than 25 percent have been section of/West View. incorporated into green spaces. i I 0 Da ncel a nd La nd ma r k OExisting historic four and five mile marker inns oNatura1 green/wooded spaces have been incorporated into the existing neighborhood fa bric owest View Amusement Park OThet-e are seven churches with the community
i West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 1 Comprehen5ive Plan i Sec. I - 5 I I SECTION/ I - SITVATIONAL PROFILE i I Part B - Background Data and Analysis:
This part presents an inventory and analysis oftopics that are importantI to future planning in the Borough. Topics mirror those outlined in part A. I I I. Community and Quality of Life3 2. Environ menta I Constraints 3. Existing Land Wse
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I. COMMUNIJYAND QUALITY OF LIFE
The West View Park/Danceland amusement complex wasithe most hmous landmark in the Borough; however, Danceland burned in 1973, and the palk closed in 1977. Today, a shopping complex called West View Park Plaza occupies the land where the amusement park once Although the shopping center uses the Park’s nahe and a roller coaster logo, there is no official historical marker to designate the site. j
However, West View Borough recently acquired a parcel onI the north side ofthe Borough Building. Once the property is cleared, it will be develop& into a small parking lot. Organizers would like to place restored roller coaster carslfrom the West View Park/Danceland at a location in the plaza. In addition tokhe historical marker, the presence ofthe coaster cars will commemorate an important part &West View‘s past.’
~ I West View’s churches are among the oldest buildings in the community.6 There are a total of six churches at various locations throughout the neighbokhoods. I . Public Facilities and Services’ I The West View Borough Building is located at 441 Perry $ighwgy. The building was recently renovated utilizing a $300,000Department of Commuqity and Economic Development Community Revitalization Grant.’ The building houses the Council Chambers on the second floor, Borough administrative offices, police department,/and public works department. The Borough Treasurer, who is appointed by Council, is also Ibcated in this office. Among other 1
3 fi.is incl~rdesan overview ofgovernment operations, pcrblic facilities,andi services, socio-economic s~rmmwy,as well as an analysis ofyarks, recreation and open spaces and a disc~rssionof nat~waland environmental features.
I West View Home Page.
Interview with Beth Schellhaas, President, West View Chamber ofCorhmerce. Interview with Dan Docrgherty, West View Council President i ’ Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 9/26/1999. I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 I Comprehensive Plan Sec I - 6
~ SECTION: I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE i duties, the Treasurer is responsible for collecting the Eart&l income Tax." The Real Estate Tax Office is located nearby at 431 Perry Highway. I There are three fire stations in the Borough, one located it Perry Highway and Ridgewood Avenue, one at Stanford and Amherst Avenues, and oneiat Chalfont Avenue and Perry Highway. In addition, the Volunteer Fire Company has aI social hall at 398 Perry Highway. I West View is serviced by Alcosan and West View Water forI. their sewer and water services. Equitable Cas and Duquesne Light provide the gas and el4ctric services; however, the electric generator provider may change. 1 I I Government Operdtions 1 West View has a seven member elected Council and an elected Mayor along with an electeci Real Estate Collector.
I An appointed manager oversees the day-to-day operatio!ns of West View. Currently, the manager also serves as the zoning officer and also overseds residential code enforcement. West View uses the services ofa commercial firm, BuildingI inspection Underwriters, for I
commercial code inspections.' /I i The five member Borough Planning Commission meets An an as-needed basis on the third Monday ofeach month. The three member Zoning Healing Board also meets on an as- needed basis on the third Tuesday ofthe month. Both gioups have their duties and powers outlined in West View Code." I i Including Police ChiefCharles Holtgraver, there are ninekctive officers on the West View Police Force. An additional eight special police officers, who do not carry weapons or have arrest powers, assist the department as needed. The c(epat#ment has eight crossing guards and a bike patrol assigned to the shopping plaza and some neighborhoods. The department sponsors a Crime Watch and a D.A.R.E. program."
The West View Volunteer Fire Department, under the diiFction ofchiefJoseph Assisi, provides fire protection in West View. it is divided into three companies; ofthe 96 members in the department, 70 are currently active. The fire fightlng equipment consists oftwo pumpers, an aerial truck, and an air truck, which is used tb refill the self-contained breathing I
Interview with Ken Wolf, West View Borough Manager.
Pittsbu ry h Tribune- Review, 9/26/1999
lo ibid.
I1 I Interview with Charles Holtgraver, Borough Police Chief. !
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The Ross-West View Emergency Medical Services AuthorityI. provides ambulance and emergency medical services. I I West View is a member ofthe North Hills Council ofdvernments, and participates in the Three Rivers Wet Weather Demonstration Project. It alsb has in place mutual aid agreements with near by corn m u n it ies.I3 I i. West View had an operating budget of $2,704,390in m, 2000. Real Estate taxes were set at 20.40 mills, comfortably below the state limit of30 mills for boroughs. West View does not utilize a multi-year capital improvements b~4get.l~ i
West View also assesses the following Ad 511 taxes: earned income, realty (deed) transfer, business gross receipts (business privilege on service busibesses, and mercantile on tangible sales), occupational privilege, admissionhmusement, anjd parking lot. These are collected I through the Central Tax Bureau." '
1'I E4uc;ttional Facilities i (P/edse see the Historic &+ CultL/Ji(d Resources Inventory Mdp.1 West View E1ernent;ttyschool id one ofseven schools in the North Hills School District. The buildink, which houses 573 children in grades kindergirten through si&$, is located on Chalfont Avenue. The fecility originally served as West View High School, which graduated its first class in 1940. Three years ago, the District began a complete renovation program o6the building. Along with constructing fecilities that were hore age appropriate for primary school children, the renovation i$cluded expansions ofthe library an4 cafeteria, and installation of i;nodern technology. The work was Image 1-2: West View finished in 1999. Elementary Schoc
l2 Interview with joseph Assisi, Borough Fire Chief.
l3 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 9/26/1999. i l4 Ibid.
I l5 Ibid. I
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I i The North Hills School Distrik has 2,378 pupils in their primary program, which covers grades !k-6. The secondary students attend classes at the Ross Township campus, where 2,619 students attend either the North Hills Junior &r Senior High. The district can be characterized as "stable," with bo large increase or decreases in population experienced recently or expected in the near future.'6 I St. Athanasius Catholic School;I. IS located on Wentworth Avenue. I ' It offers pre-kindergarten through eighth grade education. Image 1-3: High school Nineteen children, 3 and 4 yeQrolds, are enrolled in the pre- football field kindergarten program. The kindergarten through eighth grade serves 202 students. The school building itself is approximately 50 years old.17
l6 Interview with Lori Ogdon, Secretary to North Hills School District 'S~iperintendent ! 17 Interview with Gabrielle Yingling, Principal ofst Athanasicrs School,. I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 I Comprehensive PIa n i Scc. I - 9 i Leqend
1.- Municipal Boundary & School Church 0 Public Facility Roads - Arterial = Major Collector Minor Collector - Local Road
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' ."c c SECTIOf$ I - SL'IVATIONAL PROFILE I Places of Wot-ship i, (Pledse see the HistoriJ& Cultural Resources In vemtory Mdp located on the pt-ecediAg page. 1 There are seven churchds in West View. According to their web page, the West viey Methodist Church began in 1905 , with a Sunday School c1,ass. The first church service was held on December 5,1909. 'Other churches in the area include: St. Athanasius Roman Catholic, Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, North Hills United Presbyterian, West View United Methodist Image 1-4: West View Church, and St. Luke Ljtheran."' Met hod ist C h u t-ch Libra ries Currently, West View relies on a library service through \he Carnegie Bookmobile, which makes a regular stop in West View. However, Alleghen4 County funding for this service has been flat, and Bookmobile stops are being curtailed in o!rder to deal with rising costs and stagnant funding levels. There is a possibility that Book(nobile service to West View may be wit hd ra wn . I I Many residents utilize the Northland Library which is lokated in Ross Township. I I Residents in communities without library service are assigned to the Carnegie System through the Allegheny County Library Association. They can thln obtain a library card at no cost. Once a resident has a valid card, they can get an ACCESS PA sticker, which then gives them borrowing privileges at any participating library in the ske. As of 611,1997, there were 23 million holdings in 1425 school systems, public, acaden-$c, and special libraries in the ACCESS I system .Iy i I However, library funding is becoming an issue in Allegheny County. Although some librai-y funding comes from the Regional Asset District Tax, 50jpercent of library funding in Allegheny County comes from local government support. Many communities that support local libraries are starting to resent residents from otherkommunities getting what is seen as a I
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North Hills Record On-line Community Guide.
I I l9 PA ACCESS web site. I i 2o Interview with Marilyn lenktns, Executive Director ofAllegheny County Library Association. i West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 ; Cornpre hensive Pla n 1 Sec. I - 11 SECT104 I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE
Pat-ks, Recreation, an4 Open Space (Please see the Recr-edtion Fdcilities Mdp on the 6/;owlng pdge.) Five community parks exist within West View. They cobsist of: Bronx Field, Perry Hlghway Playground, Glenmore Avenue Park, Farley Parklet, an Columbia Avenue Park. Bronx Field is used primarily for baseball and sofiball. Perry Highwaycl Playground, Glenmore Avenue Park, Farley Parklet, and Columbia Avenue are neighbol1 hood parks which contain pl;tyground equipment and service the dense neighborhbods within West View. The Parks and Recreation Facilities Map on the following page displays the areas serviced by each park. I Although there are organized summer youth recreatiod programs at West View Elementary School, Bronx Field, and some neighborhood parks, many residents have requested more I I organized activities for both children and adults. I
Bronx Field is the largest recreation ficility in West View Borough. It is the home to softball, baseball, and soccer games and practices, and its lights aIJow for night games. Parklets located throughout the Borough have playground equipment. 1 I i
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! Population The Population Table 1-1 below shows that West View Bc ough had a population density in 1990 of7,582 persons per square mile. This is comparab to neighboring com m LI nities. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission predicts th; although populations densities have dropped until 1997,they will continue to decline LII iI reaching a low point in 2010, before beginning to rise again."
Table 1-1 Population Der ity - West View
I* I ' YEAR >N/SQ. MILE 1 - 1990 1 332 I 1997 7 - 2000 1
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Table 1-3 ! 2000 Population Data .. .. . , .,. ,;... . ,-. ,:, ,;*',!, 'j ' '.. #.*. .>*,. , is.:. :,:,j. ':e'. '1 " , ..I ,Census Tt3Ct,;4301 Census T+ct ,4302 'Total Pop. I : ~ , .. . <),.;. , ":., , .. , . , , .. , .. White 2,283 97.4% 4,821 1 97.7% 7,104 97.6% I Other 62 2.6% 111 I 2.3% 173 2.4%
Total Population 2,345 100% 4,932 Ij 100% 7,277 100%
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Table 1-4 Source: US.Census Bureau
West View 3,412 3,865 7,277 47% 53% 37.9 I: Borough iI I Ross Township 15,169 17,382 32,551 I 47% 53% 42.7 I Allegheny 607,002 674,664 1,281,666 I 47% 53% 39.6 County I I I Table 1-5 displays the population trends for youth ah4 elderly within West View I Borough,,from 1980 to 2000. i I. Table 1-5
I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 j I Comprehensive Plan I Sec. I - 15 SECTION 11 - SITUATIONAL PROFILE Household Characteristics I I. ! Table 1-6 displays 2000 Census data representing ho+sehold characteristics. West View Borough is compared to Ross Township and Allbgheny County. Overall, West View Borough is similar to Ross Township and Allegheny County having an average family size ofthree. Also, approximately 60 percent Lfthe households are families. I I Table 1-6 I Source: US.Census Bureau
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SECTION I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I I i I Income Character-istics In 1990, residents of West View Borough had a per &pita income of $12,929and a median household income of $28,575. Table 1-8 co:mpares per capita levels and median family incomes. I I
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auto repair, both a beauty shop and a beauty school, specialty stores, and what can
The Eckerd Drug Store chain recently purchased an ektire block, and tore down five I businesses and an empty house. Those merchants who were not already planning to
retire were able to relocate within West View.24 I I It is also notable to mention that the labor force has'increased from 56.4 percent in 1970 to 60.5 percent in 1980 to 64.5 Percent in 1990.
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There is some new construction in West View, but what does occur is generally done on land from which existing structures have been clekred. Some ofthe larger old homes are being considered for conversion into multi-family dwellings. j I I
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To build upon what information had b before, the previous comprehensive Kendree 41-14Shepherd Planning was reviewed. The plan included View 6orough "Ross Township and West View Studies in Support ofthe reviewed included: a characterfstics, circulation and mass transit study, corntounity facilities analysis, housing survey 41-14analysis, add a financial. I analysis. .I Essentially, the existing conditions for , Section I ofthis comprehensive plan community's physical, economic, profile in 1970. The process used not include community on how the Borough should proceed idto the future. Community issues, accot-ding to perspectiveI ofthe West View Borough residents, are not incorporatedI in the 1970 plan, which sewes as a strong foundatidn for this st comprehensive plan. however, since thf background studies focused involved analysis comprehensive in not 3 plan for the support and serve as a reference for a but one was not developed. A vision or goals they are in Section II ofthis Furthermove, no
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Due to the Borough's rolling topography, there are several locations where the slopes are greater than 25 percent. Using the USDA as a resource ,th/e map identifies areas where there are hydric soils, prime agricultural soils, flood plains, natural areas, streams, watershed divides. The Cirty's Run Watershed is located to the northeast ofihe Borough. Jack Ru~Watershed touches a southern portion, Spruce Run Watershed runs through the western edge, and Louvier's Run Watershed runs through a northern sectioh ofthe Borough. The watershed information was obtained from the Pennsylvania Spatial bats Access. This information will. be useful to help identi6 areas for preservation and should qe reviewed when new development is planned. The watershed information will be helpful when making changes to current water and sewer infrastructure.
Storm water runoff has been stated by the community aslan issue that needsto be resolved.
3. EXISTING LAND USE I In February 2001, a land use inventory of West View Borough was conducted. .From this information, an existing land use map (Figure I-b.1) was developed using the following land use classifications: hydrology, green space, residential, medium density residential, commercial/ret;lil, heavy commercial, ana public buildings/space. Below is general description ofthe land use in West View Borough, followed by a detailed I description of each land use classification. I 1 0 OveraII Description ofthe Area - West View /Borough is a compact older community with a design that is characteristi; ofa trolley car suburb. Housing is fairly dense and pockets ofcommercial and:retail developments are interspersed throughout the community. Thire are two quaint mainstreet corridors in the center of West View that exist along Perry Highway and Centei Avenue. In addition, West View Shopping Cinter is a more recent I development with larger businesses and serves as a regional destination. West View is Idid out in a traditional grid-like patt4rn with a mix of housing including single family homes, converted apartment buildings, and townhomes. There are many tree-lined streets and sidewalks that are characteristic ofan older suburb. The typogrdphy of West View is hilly and wooded, and many green spaces have been turcked within the neighborhoods creating nice views. It is evident that consideiation went into preserving natural areas before the community was builj out. I I I West View Borough, Allegheny County Comprehensive Plan SCC. I - 23 I I I SECTION’ I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I i 0 Hydrology - The Girty’s Run watershed is located to the northeast of West View Borough in Ross Township. The flood dhin that surrounds Girty’s Run cuts through the northeast section of West View. A small tributary exists in a I valley behind Homekort Avenue. In the pasd, this stream bed used to flow into the lake that existed in West View Park. /It is common for this stream bed to be 4t-y during the summer months. I 1 0 Green Space - Many green spaces are tucked $thin this dense community; thought was given to maintaining open/woobed spaces. Housing is located strategically ;1round these green spaces which !creates scenic views. Steep slopes have been incorporated into the green spaces; It was difficult to determine which areas are public or private ly owned. I i 0 Residential (Medium) -Medium density hou i ing is mixed throughout most of the community. Housing patterns are most& organized in a grid/block street network pattern. There are about five housing units per acre within a minimum lot size of 4,000square feet, ten dwellings per acre. There are mixed architectural styles of older multi-story housing which are well-kept. Many older institutional buildings have been convd-ted into apartments, condos, and duplexes/townhouses. Most neighborhood sireets are accompanied by sidewalks and treelined streets which adds to vest View‘s character. There appears to be a wide range ofaffordable housing. There did not appear to be many vacant homes. Houses vary in design, tolor, and materials, which makes for interesting neighborhoods. There are mdre homeowners than renters; however, absentee landlords are be+ming a; issue.
0 Residential-These neighborhoods exist in thei north western section of the community and are less dense than the medium/high land use classification. There seems to be two styles of residential ne!ghborhoods in this area. The first consists of large older stone homes with woobed yards. There is ;1 curvilinear street pattern accomp;tnied by sidewal ks withisome one-way streets. Therefore, traffic is limited. The housing varies in style ;in4 orientation to the street. The second is in the Hidden Valley neighborhood, 1970’s style suburban development that exists just north ofthe oneI previously mentioned. The housing stock in the latter neig.hborhoo4 is Iirge and less dense. All the homes within the community have the same orientdtion to the street. Sidewalks 40 not exist in this neighborhood; however, thede are cul-de-sacs which help to reduce the amount ofthrough traffic. 1 I West View Borough, Allegheny CoLinty Comprehensive Plan Sec. I - 24 I SECTIONi I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I 0 Cornrnerci;tI/Retdil - CommerciaI/retaiI pockkts are mixed within the community. Many exist at crossroads/cornet% of streets. The downtown area appears to be the section along Perry HighwayI and Center Avenue which have a mainstreet appeal. This area is accompanied1 by sidewalks, on-street parking, lighting/lanterns, smaller businesses, and shots. To the southwest ofthe d,owntown/business area rests West View shopping center which also appears to be a focal point in the community that is heahly used. Larger big box businesses make up most ofthe developmend. There is a large parking lot and 1 the circulation pattern is not clearly designated. Although the shopping center is located within reasonable walking distancf tb many homes and businesses, pedestrian and bicycle connections do not exist. Lighting from the businesses is bright and signage is large. Aesthetically, tle shopping center does not Fit within the context ofthe rest ofthe commun'ity.
0 He;tvy Cornrnerci;tl -A pocket of heavy compercialI. businesses exists in the southern section ofthe community on Routk 19. I 0 Public Buil4iogs/Space - Municipal service buildings, fire halls, schools, parks and plqygrounds, and, churches are designated as public buildings/space. The churches, schools, and playgrounds. are noted,iby symbols and labeled. I
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I! SECTION - SITUATIONAL PROFILE 1 The three activity nodes, also shown in Figure 1-11 are define4 as follows: I ! Image 1-5: Activity Node 1 - The area is known as the downtown of West View Borough, which is located on Perry Highway (Route 79) and a section of Center Avenue. characteristics of its design include:
0 Mixed commercial, retail, and service land uses 0 Building orientation that fronts the street 0 Building size and materials consistent in desian .-I ActivitG Node 'I - Downtown Area 0 Sidewalks and crosswalks - walkable scale ! 0 Parking on the street (parallel and diagonal) 1j I Image I - 6: 0 Lanterns for lighting I 0 Street trees ! "$- 0 Signage that fits the scale ofthe buildings ii Activity Node 2 - The area is the West View Park Shopping Plaza, which functions as a regional destination for shoppers. Larger businesses exist there such 4s K-Mart dlnd Giant Eagle. Characteristics of its design include:
0 Boildings front a large parking lot 0 Pedestrian and bicycle connections to the surrounding community do not exist 0 Circulation patterns are not clearly Aitivity Node 2 - West View Park designated ShbppingI Plaza Signage is large and lighting is bright 0 I 0 Birilding scale is larger than most other I buildings in the community 1 0 Building design is not consistent with the oth{r styles within the community I
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Activity Node 3 - The retaiI/commerciaI district along Image 1 - 7: West View Park Drive. Several*chain restaurants exist there such 4s Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Long John Silvers. Characteristics of its design include:
0 Access control to the street 0 Sidewalks create a link to other businesses a nd su rround ing neighborhoods 0 Landscaping ofarea that fronts the street. 0 Building size is consistent 0 and parcels are IargerAess dense than a ma i nst reet develop me nt Activity Node 3 - Commercial area 0 Building style is not consistent with the older;1 along West View Park Dr,ve e buildings in the community I i
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West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 Comprehensive Plan Sec. I - 31 i I SECTION I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I, t '. . : Existing Zoning i The following are the existing zoning classifications for We& View Borough:
0 R-1 - Low Density Residence District I 0 R-2 - Medium Density Residence District 1 0 R- 3 - High Density Residence District i R-P - Planned Unit Residence District I 0 i 0 C-I - General Commercial District j' I A graphic ofthe existing zoning map for West View Borough is displayed in Figure 1-2 I ~tis important to note that the zoning'map was created and adopted by West View in 1971. 0 Therefore, the existing land use (described previously) may ,not comply with what is outlined on the zoning pap. The existing land use is a description ofthe uses that exist at the present time. The zoning map and ordinance divide West View int& zoning districts and impose different land use controls on each ofthose districts. Since West View is almost entirely built out, regu1ation';takesplace when there are renovations or there is new consttiction. The zoning ordinance and map was developed by Bankson Engi$eers, Inc. in 1971. Aher analyzing the existing land use and conducting a future land use scenario, recommendations and strategies may be developed for amending the zoning ordinance to reflect the desired ! type ofdevelopment for the community. i
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In coordination with the existing land use character F(na1ysis of West View of West View, a tkansportation analysis was also completed bf Herbert, Rowland and Crubic, Inc (HRG). The goal ofthe transportation analysis id to evaluate the existing roadway network In terms ofcondition. This evaluation is thin used to prioritize roadways and intersections in need of general improvements. A gfossary oftranspodatlbn terms I u5ed in this section Is Included In Appendix B. 1 1 The basis ofthe tt-ansportation analysis consisted of{ field view ofthe existing transportation network, which was completed on Defember 20 and 29,2000. The field evaluation was supplemented by traffic volume and accident information provided "by Police Chief Charles Holtgraver of West biew. The traffic count an4 roadway classification information came from the P4nnsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 11-q. The results ofthe transportation evaluation are summarized in the followingI sections.
4. Existing Transportation Network and Circula(ion Patterns I The study area includes West View of West View in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. West View is traversed by Per4 Highway (S.R. 00191, winding generally north-south through West View. I Aterstate 279 (1-279) runs just south of West View with access to the City 0f;Pittsburgh to the south and Interstate 79 (1-79) to the north. Perry Highway provides direct access to I- 279 at the Pert-ysville Exit, a full interchange ibmediately south of West View. Adjacent access on Perry Highway is also proyided to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOW Lanes of 1-279 and Park-n-Ride facility. Access is also provided to 1-279 at Bellevue/West View, just west of West View. i The most heavily traveled routes east-west thkough West View include Center Avenue, highland Avenue, and Rochester RokJ. Center Avenue crosses Perry Highway in the central business district and plovides access from the commercial area to the network of residential, streets to the east and west. Highland Avenue (S.R. 4012) provides accessifrom Cass Road/Union Avenue east to Perry highway. Rochester Road (S.R. fcOll>forms the northern Borough boundary and connects to Camp Hdrne Road in the west and Babcock Boulevard to McKnight Road to the bast.1 i I! i I West View Borough, Allegheny County Comprehensive Plan Sec. I - 34 I j I1 I I i
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Functional classification is used in this analysis to categorize the roadways in West View according to their function. Pritn)rily roadways serve two functions, mobility (the ability to go from one place td another) and access (the ability to enter adjacent property). The roadway's funkonal classification is based on these two roadway classifications. 1! I The classifications are further divided among'Wrban and Rural. For the purpose ofthis study, the roadways will be classified iAto the following four categories.
0 Arterials provide for high mobility qnb limited access. Arterials generally convey between 10,000 and 25,000iaverage daily traffic (ADTI. These roads connect urban centers and condey traffic for distances over one mile. Arterials ofien connect urban centers with outlying communities and employment. The roadway desigh is usually four to five 12 foot Imes with 8-10 foot shoulders and mediad and design speeds of40-60 mph. PennDOT further classifies Arterials a! Principal and Minor. i 6 Major Collectors are intended to proiide for a'greater degree of mobility than for land access. Collectors generdlly convey traffic for medium travel distances (generally greater than one bile) and convey between 1500 and 10,000ADT. Collectors serve mbtorists between local streets and arterial roads. The roadway design is (wo 12 foot lanes with 8-10 foot shoulders and design speeds of35 mph. ! i 0 Minor Collectors provide for equal ahounts of mobility and land access. These roadways serve as major circulation roads. Minor collectors are two 11-12 foot lanes with 4-10 foot shoulbers and design speeds of30 mph. i i 0 Local Roads are intended to provide immediate access to adjoining land uses. Local roads are intended to only provide for transportation within a particular neighborhood, or to one ofthe other road types described. Local roads are generally 20-22 feet wide with two 8 foot shoulders or curbing and design speeds of25 mph.,I
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! The following summarizes the classification otthe existing roadways and intersections within the study area based on idformition supplied by West View, PennDOTand the field view. Any exist(ng deficiencies noted are also included. A graphical representation ofthe eiisting transportation system is included on the Transportation Issues Map. I I Table 1-17 reff eds the roadway volumes and clbssifications for the roads in West View. Table 1-12 summarizes the accident dad? from West View for the most recent year (2000) by intersection. I1
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Route 49 (S.R. 0019) is an Urban Minor ArterialI also known as Perty Highway. Regionally, Route 19 extends from the City df Pittsburgh northward through Ross, West View, Perrysville, and northward. I Locally, Perry Highway runs just qorth ofthe interchange with 1-279 throughlaI horseshoe bend and through the business district of West View. The speed on Perry Highway is reduced to 25 mph entering West View from the north'Jnd south I I Traffic volumes vary along the roadway length. In the southern halfof West View (south of Center Avenue), the roadwad carries approximately 13,000 vehicles per day and truck traffic comprises approximately 9 percent ofthe traffic. North of Center Avenue, the traffic volume increases to 18,500 vehicles per day with four percent truck traffic. North of Highland Avenue, the traffic volume increases again to almost {4,000vehicles per day and 9 percent truck traffic. I 1 The volume oftraffic along the entire sectionI of Perry Highway is high for the width and number of lanes. For this volumeloftraffic, the roadway is dppropriately designated as an Arterial. This Ilassification and volume correspond to a design with four 12 foot Ianjs and shoulders. However, Perry Highway is only two lanes with a 20 foot width through most of West View. Mobility is affected by the narrow width. Atlsome locati'ons, the narrow width .causes safety concerns. Route 19 widens to fJur lanes approximately two miles north of West View. Many adjacent buildings hinder widening of Perry Highway in much of West View.
From south to north, signalized intersection$ are located along Perry Highway at Bellevue Road, West View Park Drive, Center Avenue, Chalfonte Avenue, Highland Avenue and Rochester Perry Highway and Bellvue Road and Perry Highway are under a shared maintenance and electrical services Ross Township, The signal at Perry Highway and Chalfonte Avenue is and is currently operating by pedestrian actuation only.
I Beginning in the south, Perry Highway is with shoulders for a total width of30 feet. This section of Perry Highday provides access for significant peak hour commuter traffic to 1-279 and thd HOV park-n-ride to the south as well as event traffic to North Hills High Schdol's Martorelli Stadium. I 1 West View Boro~igh,Allegheny County Comprehensive Plan Sec. I - 39 SECTION I - SITVATIONAL PROFILE i North ofthe signalized intersection with Bellivue Road, Perry Highway is typified by numerous wide driveways and widding geometry. The intersection of Perry Highway ancf Ricfgewoocf Avenue is kn horizontal bend on Perry Highway. The throat ofthe intersection is wide with Ridgewood Avenue at a skew angle that reduces sight distance to the horth. I Ofsignificant note is the severe horseshoe bsndi at the intersection of Perry Highway an4 Township Road. The bend is 330 degrees along a vertical grade. The speed on the roadway is reduced to manLuver around the bend. Large I truck access is restricted in the bend and altecnate routes are posted. Vehicles to and from the intersecting Township Road ;add to the congestion.
North ofthe horseshoe bend is access to several businesses on both sides ofthe road, including the VFW and Fireman’s Banquet Hall. Following the next horizontal bend is the sighalized intersection of Perry Highway ancf West View Park Drive. The intdrsection is approximately 175 feet from the signalized intersection of Perry Highway and Center Avenue. The signals appear to have coordinated timing. The intersection of Perry Highway l and West View Park Drive has an additional northbound left turn lane and advance left turn signal phase with arrow. However the roadway does not appear to have been widened as the through Bnd left turn lanes are narrow. I i The signalized intersection of Perry Highway an4 Center Avenue is located in the central business district of West View. Tke volume ofturning traffic is significant. A left turn lane is located on Ro?te 19 northbound and on Center Avenue eastbound and westbound. An advince left turn ph;tse with arrow is I provided for northbound Perry Highway. Noturn phases or protected arrows are provided east and westbound. Due to the volume oftraffic, delays are b. significant, especially at peak hours. I The business district is located on Perry Highway from Center Avenue to Chalfonte Avenue. The roadway is along a v/ertical grade and is narrow (20 feet) with parallel parking on the eastern si&. Auxiliary parking is also provided in a lot and frontage parking on th+ western side. Businesses line both sides ofthe roadway and pedestrian traffic is high. A signalized pedestrian ci-ossing is located midblock. Due to the volbme oftraffic, narrow roadw;ty, parking and pedestrians, speeds are reduced. 1
North ofthe business district, Perry is narrow (20 feet) with concrete curb. The roadway is winding with numerouis driveways. A flashing signal is. present adjacent to the elementary school 04 Chalfonte Street. West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 ; Comprehensive Plan SCC. I - 40
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! The signalized intersection of Perry Highway nd Highland Avenue 6.R. 4012)'is narrow. The signal has only two ph es. Noturn lanes or advance signal turn phases or arrows are provided on srry Highway. Traffic to and from Highland Avenue is significant, especia during peak times. The narrow width, lack ofturn lanes and outdated signal ming and phasing result in significant delays at the intersection. Impro~ ments are pldnned by PennDOT.
North of Highland Avenue, Perry Highway I two 1;tnes and narrow (20 feet) with curb and sidewalk. Numerous driveway and side road, entrances are located along the length. Access to and fror side street is hindered during peak time due to the volume oftraffic on Pc y Highway.
The signalized intersection of Perry Highwal ind Rochester Road has been upgraded. Lek turn lanes with an advance le turn arrow and phasing are provided on Perry Highway north and south A right turn lane is provided eastbound and a lek turn lane is provided wt :bound. Eastbound and westbound movements have separate signal lases. Pedestrian crossing is also provided.
Highland Avenue 6.R. 4012) is also classific as an Urban Minor Arterial. Highland Avenue provides access from the ii ersection of Union Avenue and Cass Road in the west to Perry Highway in tl east. Access to the Bellevue/West View Exit of 1-279 is provide( 'rom Union Avenue to the south. The roadway carries approximately I1 00 vehicles per day on 422 foot, two-lane roadway. Truck traffic comprises i proximately 5 percent ofthe traffic. The speed limit is 30 mph.
The volume oftraffic along Highland Avent is high for the width and number of lanes. For this volume oftraffic, ,e roadway is appropriately
classified as an Arterial, however the road is ( signed as a Collector road with only two lanes and a 22 foot width.
The roadway is typified by rolling vertical ge netry and numerous side street connections. These connections are used as ices to residential neighborhoods, but are also used as short cu to Center Avenue and Perry Highway. Due to the high traffic volumes, r nimal gaps are provided to access to Highland Avenue from connecting street Turn lanes are not provided on Highland Avenue, therefore access to side st ets ofien causes congestion resulting in safety concerns.
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proper turn lanes, and, outdated signal timing and phasing results in significant
The intersection of Highland Avenue and Br6,nx Avenue/Wellington Drive is one example ofa side street with poor access to Highland Avenue. Bronx Avenue provides access to Center Avenue. Wellington Drive connects to Perry Highway, however this roadw;ly has been resttkted as one-way to Highland Avenue. The intersection is just west ofa crest on Highland Avenue and sight distance to the east is restricted. !
A history of both angle and rear end accident!i is noted at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Cornell Avenue. Cornbll Avenue is used heavily 4s a connector to Center Avenue. The intersectioin is located at the bottom of a sag vertical curve on Highland Avenue. The tkaffic volumes, increasing speeds on the downgrade of Highland Avenue and tke lack ofturn lanes can contribute to accident potential. A sign is pobted on Cornell Avenue as it approaches Highland Avenue, warning of pos$bIe vehicles eastbound on Highland Avenue with right turn signals afierlturning on Wnion Avenue. i Rochester Road (S.R. 4011) is also classified as an Vrban Minor Arterial. Rochester Road forms the northern bounda4, of West View west of Perry Highway and transitions into and out of West View east of Perry Highway. Rochester Road provides access to Camp Hort)e Road to the west and Babcock Bou'levard to the east. Access to 1-279 is prodided from Camp Home Road to the west. The roadway carries approximately /2,000vehicles per day on 420 foot, two-lane roadway. Truck traffic comprises approximately 5 percent of ! the traffic. i The volume oftraffic on Rochester Road is hiih for the width and number of lanes. For this volume oftraffic, the roadway/isappropriately classified as an Arterial, however the road is designed as a Collector road with only two lanes 'and a 20 foot width.
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I j SECTIONiI - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I Rochester Road, west of Perry Highway, is wiiding over a steep vertical grade. The horizontal curves are sharp and encourage a reduced safe operating speed. Horizontal curves limits sight distance at the s'ide streets of Cross Creek Court I and Hidden Valley Drive.. l I East of Perry Highway, Rochester Road weavef in and out of West View. The. entrance to North Hills High School and the 15 mph school zone are located on Rochester Road in West View. Rochester Road reenters West View near I Glenmore Avenue. Rochester Road is 27 feet;wide with concrete curb. The I ' intersection of Rochester Road and Glenmore Avenue is signalized with lek turn lanes on Rochester Road. No lefi turn siipl phases or arrows are provided. There is a shared maintenance and electrical service agreement with Ross Township for this signal.
I I Collectors I ! Center Avenue is local road providing east west access through West View. The roadway provides access from residential {treets to Perry Highway. The speed limit is 25 mph. Ro;ldway traffic volumbs were not available for this roadway. This roadway use most resembles clbssification as a Major Collector. I The roadway winds generally east west approximately Tl,500 feet (2.2miIes) across West View. Center Avenue crosses Perly Highway at a signalized intersection in the central business district. CherAvenue extends approximately 6,000 feet west of Perry Highhay and 5,500 feet east. The roadway width and parking accommodation 4aries widely along the roadway length. Numerous four-way stops ire located at major cross-street I intersections. ! I West of Perry Highway, Center Avenue collects traffic from the network of local streets to the north and south. The roadway is wide with parallel parking on both shoulders. A median begins south o(Cha1fonte Avenue and extends to Perry Highway with breaks at major inters4ctions. Numetous four-way stops are located along Center Avenue at Hat+ard Avenue, Princeton Avenue, Cornell Avenue, and Bronx Avenue allowing &cess to the residential neighborhoods at ro;1dways acting as minor cbllectors. As contrast to residential access, these principal street connektions also serve as access to parallel roadways (Cornell Avenue and Bronx IAvenue to Highland Avenue to the north, and Chalfonte Avenue to Perry Hi$hway).
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lust west of Perry Highway, the signalized intkection of Center Avenue and West View Patk Drive Extension provides acce!ss into the commercial area of I West View Park Shopping Center and associated West View Park Drive out '' parcels. A westbound left turn lane with adv&ce turning phase and arrow is provided from Center Avenue to West View tark Drive Extension. A right turn lane is also provided on Center Avenue &stbound into the mall. A two. I lane entrance and exit is provided on West View Park Drive Extension. i East of Perry Highway, Center Avenue's roadway width and parking accommodation vary widely. The parking is ih the area ofan old trolley line. From Perry Highway to Ashford Avenue two.rowsI of perpendicular parking are provided in the median area. Utility poles are!also intermixed at the edge of the parking. Conflicts with parking vehicles and pedestrian traffic cause i congestion and some concern about safety. I i The intersection of Center Avenue and Belleque Avenue is stop controlled on Center Avenue, while Bellevue Avenue is unrestricted. The predominant traffic flow is from Center Avenue to the parallel Glenmore Avenue via Bellevue Avenue. The closely spaced intersections, cohbined with the steep grade of Bellevue Avenue, make the turning maneuveis awkward. With the wide median area for parking, eastbound motorist; on Center Avenue to Bellevue Avenue must stop again before crossing westbound Center Avenue. i Center Avenue is ofket at the intersection with Ashfotd Avenue, as the parking ends and the median reduces in wid&: The westbound lane of Center Avenue jogs to the right entering the parkind area. Ashford Avenue is one- way to Center Avenue and no turns are permitted from Center Avenue. ! The intersection of Center Avenue and Township Road is ofket approximately 100 feet from the intersection ofTownship Road and Perry Highway. Center Avenue is stop controlled while Township Road is unrestricted. Township Road is'at downgrade from Perry Highway and thk speed ofvehicles is high. Sight distance is limited from Center Avenue toward Perry Highway. I I From Township Road to Norwich Avenue, Cdntei Avenue has a narrow median with parallel parking along the centerlofthe westbound lane. Parallel parking is also provided on the shoulder ofthL westbound lane. This area seems to have been expanded as utility poles ieparate the roadway and shoulder. 1
West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 i Comprehensive Plan j Sec. I - 44 SECTION I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE i The intersection of Center Avenue and Nordich Avenue also has a log in the westbound lane east ofthe intersection. Theijog is created by the recurrence of I. the wider median east ofthe intersection. Norwich Avenue is also offset north and south of Center Avenue. Stop control ehson the Norwich Avenue and I westbound Center Avenue approaches. Stop I,control is also placed at the median for turns from eastbound Center Avjnue north to Norwich Avenue. I From Norwich Avenue to Brightwood Avenbe, Center Avenue widens with two rows ofperpendicular parking in the me4ia.n area just east of Norwich Avenue. The perpendicular parking reduces 40 one row accessed from the eastbound lane. The westbound lane has pat-bllel parking on the shoulder. In this area, the east and westbound lanes of Center Avenue are grade separated and access between the two are only provided at the intersections of Norwich and Brightwood Avenues. U-turns where also noted at these intersections. In thi; area, Center Avenue also is along a horizbntal bend and turns south. I The intersection of Center Avenue and Brighbood Avenue is in a small business district. Center Avenue widens south of Brightwood Avenue with perpendicular parking alternating from the edst side to the west side south of the Ridgewood Avenue overpass. The rnediah on Center Avenue does not continue south of Brightwood Avenue. Center Avenue is widened south of the Ridgewood Avenue overpass with p;tt-allei parking also on the east side of the road. Once again, utility poles are in the,areaI between the northbound
I lane and adjacent parking. ! I Ridgewood Avenue spans over Center Avenue via a concrete arch bridge. The bridge is owned and maintained by West View Borough. The bridge spans the Center Avenue roadway width, which appear{ to narrow as the shoulders phase out. The concrete arch has reduced height tqwards the edge of Center Avenue, but no height restrictions are posted. The bridge provides unrestricted east-
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I The intersection of Center Avenue and Oakwood Avenue has four-way stop control. South ofthe intersection Center A+nue jogs to the west via a S- bend. The roadway then narrows with bituTinous curb. Parking, where provided, varies from parallel to perpendiculdf aid is located in a gravel shoulder area on the east side ofthe curb. A(four-way stop is also located at the intersection of Center Avenue and Francfort Avenue.
i I i I I I West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 1 Comprehenwe Plan I Sec I - 45 ! I SECTION I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I To the south, MartsolfAvenue spans over Center Avenue providing one-lane unrestricted east-west access across Center Ahenue. The two-span concrete bridge is owned and maintained by West ViewI Borough and'has exposed rebar on the bridge pier. Scaffolding surrounds thd pier in need of repair. The roadway narrows under the bridge as the emlhnkment encroaches,on the west side and the pier is on the edge ofthe roadwdy on the east side.
South of MartsolfAvenue, Center Avenue nirrows and the pavement is in poor condition. Perpendicular paiking is prJrided on the gravel shoulder east ofthe bituminous curb. The intersection of Center Avenue an4 Park Avenue has four-way stop control. Park Avenue enters the intersection at a skew on the west side. Center Avenue then continue; to the Ross Township Municipal Building and connects to Perry Highway. i I. Several local roads from Center Avenue act as Minor Collectors, collecting traffic between local streets and Major CoI1ec;ot-s in4 Arterial roads. These roadways serve a dual purpose of mobility anb land access.
Cornell Avenue in the west provides access to residential streets both north and south of Center Avenue to the north. This rbadway also serves as a connector to Highland Avenue. South of Center Avenbe, this roadway is typically wider than the local roads adioining it, with parallel parking provided on the east side ofthe street. No parking is posted north of tenter Avenue to Highland Avenue. lust north ofthe intersection with kenter Avenue, Cornell Avenue forms three-way intersection with Fordhad Avenue and Amherst Avenue on a horizontal bend. Amherst Avenue is oGe-way entering the intersection at a steep vertical grade off a sharp horizontali curve. I I. Chalfonte Avenue connects Center Avenue dnd Perry Highway and extends east from Perry Highway to Bellevue and Asqford Avenues. Chalfonte Avenue is one-way from Center Avenue to Mont Cldir Avenue. This prevents traffic access from Perry Highway to Center Avenut!. The roadway pavement is patched and has some sinking pavement. Cdalfonte Avenue approaches Perry Highway from the west at a steep vertical grage. A flashing traffic signal is located at the intersection of Perry Highway bnd Chalfonte Avenue. Chalfonte Avenue, east of Perry Highway, provides acc& to an elementary school and several churches. Chalfonte Avenue is oneday from Perry Highway to Bellevue Avenue during school arrival and delparture times. Chalfonte Avenue l is then one-way from Bellevue Avenue to Ashford Avenue. I
West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 ' Comprehensive Plan 1 Sec I - 46 SECTION;I - SITUATIONALPROFILE I ! West View Park Drive Extensio'n provides accdss from Center Avenue to West View Park Drive. West View Park Drive accessesI the shopping center to the west and commercial area to the east. West hew Drive then connects to Perry( Highway at signalized intersection to the e&. The intersection of West View Pdrk Drive Extension and.West View Drive is dpproximately 150 feet south of the signalized intersection at Center Avenue. I The intersection ofthe extension a+ West View Park Drive has stop control 04 the West View Park Drive Extension south bound approach. Access protlems from the extension exist where gaps are not available on West View Pakk,Drive. West View Park Drive to the east provides access to commercial outiparcels on both sides ofthe road. Curb cuts are numerous and closely spaced. No turn lanes are provided and cross traffic is frequent. Access is provided from West View Park Drive to an' apartment high-rise on the north side and North Pointe Commons apartment complex on the south side. North Pointe Cobmons Drive is chained at the north end to deter short cuts from West Vied Park Drive to Bellevue Road. There is a three-way stop at the North Pointe Commons Drive intersection, which is in close proximity to the intersection with West View Park Drive Extension.
Bellevue Avenue parallels Perry Highway to tie east and extends from Rochester Road in Ross Township south to CJnter Avenue. Bellevue Avenue is on steep vertical grade. The roadway is narrgw with heavy residential parallel parking. Bellevue Avenue has a heavy traffic 4olume on the southern 100 feet I from Center Avenue to Glenmore Avenue. i
Glenmore Avenue carries significant traffic bolume from Center Avenue to Rochester Road. The roadway is narrow for the volume oftraffic with heavy residential parking on the southern side ofthk road. There is stop control on Glenmore Avenue at Ashford Avenue at the park and.salt storage area. Ashford Avenue has a very steep grade approdching Glenmore Avenue. There is a horizontal bend on Glenmore Avenue approaching the intersection with Township Road which restricts sight 4istance.from Township Road. Glenmore Avenue approaches the signalized intersectioh with Rochester Road at a downhill grade. !
West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 Compt-ehensrve Plan I Sec I - 47 i I I I SECTIONi I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I Ridgewood Avenue provides access to the resjdential area east of Perry Highway. Ridgewood Avenue intersects Pert$ Highway south ofthe horse shoe bend. Ridgewood Avenue spans over Cdnter Avenue to provide access to the east. It appears Ridgewood Avenue had ieen relocated near Perry Highway as it turns to the south to Richland +venue before accessing Perry Highway at a skew angle. This roadway is typi,caIly wider than the local roads adioining it, with parallel parking provided on both sides ofthe street. 1 I Local Roads I i The local roads in West View follow a common design and layout. The local roads provide residential access in a grid pattern that feeds into collector roadway. The typical local roadway design is karrow with parallel parking, commonly limiting passing in opposing directions. Sidewalks are typically included on one or both sides. Steep grades a!re located throughout. A description ofthe loc;ll road networks follows:..
A. On the western side of West View, the! local roadway network southeast of Center Avenue is bounded by Harvbrd Avenue to the south and Bronx Avenue to the east. The north south roads of Cornell Avenue and Columbia Avenue are wider with parallel parking. The east-west roads (i.e., Princeton Avenue and Yald Avenue) have a steep vertical grades an4 become narrower away frob Center Avenue. Passing on the east-west roads is difficult due to the ;arrow width and street parking. Several roadways (Adrian Avenue, Yale Avenue, Bronx Avenue) dead end at the shopping center property to the east. Alleys are located north south between Cornell and Coldrnbia Avenues and Columbia and Carlisle Avenues. These alleys areinarrow and vary in width and pavement condition. These alleys genkrally provide access to residential detached garages. I i B. A similar local roadway network is foqnd northwest of Center Avenue and bounded by Haward Avenue to tbe south and Bronx Avenue to the east. The local roads follow the tybical pattern of narrow width and parking, ma king passing difficult. Theiroadway pavement varies with some new overlays (Princeton Avenue) and some poor pavement condition. Stanford Avenue and road: to the west are at a steep vertical downgrade. Typical alleys are located borth south between local roads. North ofAmherst Avenue the gradesllessen, but the local road condition is typically narrow with parking. Several roads access I Highland Avenue at steep grade. 1 West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 i Comprehensive Plan I Sec. I - 48 I SECTION/I - SITUATIONAL PROFILE i C. The local roadway network north of CherAvenue, between Bronx 'Avenue on the west and Perry Highwal on east, is at a steep upgrade. The roa4ways follow the typical nark04 local road section with parking. The pavement condition is cracking 4014 sinking in'some areas. Typical alleys are located between the north s+th streets. The intersection of Waverly Avenue and lamaica Avenue 1s wide with Waverly Avenue entering at 4 horizontal curve at the bQttom of a vertical grade on lamaica Avenue. The north-south roddways connect to Highland Avenue where access is difficult due toitbe volume and backups of traffic on Highland Avenue approachitig the Perry Highway intersection. 1
D. The local roadway network north of Cinter Avenue and east of Route 19 is also on steep upgrade to the not!th. The local road network feeds into Bellevue Avenue on the wesf. Bellevue Avenue to the west 'and Ashford Avenue to the east are o{ a steep grade. The roadways to the east alternate one-way direction to and from Bellevue. The east- west roadways are narrow with street parking. Alleys are located between the east-west roadways. Wes{field Avenue east of Ash ford Avenue is narrow with atight horizontal bend. i E. Township Road intersects Perry Highwby at the horse shoe bend. Township Road intersects Center Aven:ue approximately 100 feet to the east. Township Road then extends as alone-way street east ofcenter Avenue to Glenmore Avenue. Township Road is narrow with parking, typical ofa local road design. The roadway has a high volume ofcut through traffic for a local road.
F.l ~nthe eastern section of West View, a loadway network is bounded by Perry Highway on the west and CenteriAvenue on the east. The roadways are the typical .loc;rI pattern of narrow width and parking. Steep grades are found on Richland A4enue and east to the valley west of Center Avenue. Access is provided $cross Center Avenue on structures on Ridgewood Avenue and jv\artsolfAvenue. Martsolf Avenue is one lane across the bridge. 1 !, G. The roadway network is typical on theleast side of Center Avenue from Park Avenue in the south to Norwich bvenue in the north. The predominantly nouth-south roadways bre narrow with parking and steep grades to the south east. There ak a lack ofconnections between roadways. Where connections exist, t!ey are either alleys or at the West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 Comprehensive Pldn ! Sec. I - 49 'I I I
I SECTION 1 - SITUATIONAL PROFILE I I southern end ofthe roadways. ! H. In the northern area of West View, t(e roadway network surrounding Wellington Drive between Highland kenueand Perry Highway is slightly wider than the other typical I4cal roadways. South Fork Drive forms a loop road with Wellington Dkive and Marquette Road ends in a cul-de-sac. The roadways are wider width with rolled concrete curb, sidewalks and minimal street parking.; The pavement was in fair condition with some cracking along the roadway and curb. Wellington Drive is one-way to Highland Avenue, preventing cut through traffic from Highland Avenue to Pert-y Highlway. A No-- Thru Traffic sign is posted on Wellington Drive on Perty'Highway.
I. ~nthe northern area of West View, +,e roadway network connecting to Rochester Road west of Perty Highway varies from the other typical local roadways. Both Cross Creek Cohrt and Hidden Valley Drive end in cul-de-sacs; each has adequate width,/bituminous wedge curb, and minimal street parking. The pavemerit was in fair condition with I cracking and sinking at the inlets. I
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Transit within West View Borough I PAT, Port Authority Transit, bus routes run through the Borough along Center Avenue and Perry Highway, two maib corridors. In addition to those bus routes, there is a Park-N-Ride located iuist outside the boundaries of West View Borough within Ross Township. It is adjacent to Route 279 and allows commuters access to express routes to the City of Pittsburgh.
The following PAT bus routes service West View Borough: IIC, IID, IIF, I3C, I3F, I5A, and 500. The 15A just services the :West View Borough area on .Saturdays. The IIF, 13C, and 13F operate Moeday through Friday only. ! ACCESS is a coordinated, shared-ride paratrainsit system which provides door- to-door advanced reservation transportatiod for the elderly and disabled persons in Allegheny County. The program kperates seven days a week. Riders are required to reserve rides in advance. Therb is a fare charge. The minimum fare is $12.00. The ADA paratransit discount is 90%.The senior citizen discount is 85%. I
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Wheke do we want to be?
Ytis the vision that inspires, motivates, and trdnsbrms desire into action. - Unknown
I Image 11-1: Area designated For en ha ncements
This section provides an overview ofthe process used to create the Borough's "Vision for the Future." The process consisted of the following steps: (1) the creation of a vision statement describing the community in the next twenty years, (2) the development ofcommunity goals, (3) the establishment ofcommunity development objectives, and (4)the delineation ofa future land use scenario.
Step I: The Vision
A "vision" is a mental image that empowers individuals and communities by giving them foresight to make events happen and projects possible. Figure 11-1 presents "West View Borough's Vision for the Future". This vision statement incorporates the principal points 0 extracted through the inventory ofexisting conditions, the public input process, and the exercise conducted by the steering committee. It also sets the tone for the future land use scenario.
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Figwe 11-1: West View Borough, Vision for the Future
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The residents of West View Borough are proud to live in &ne of Pittsburgh's original trolley car suburbs, founded in the early 1900's. West Vikw has capitalized on its traditional grid-like layout of streets, walkability, rolling'topography, mixture of residential housing, and pockets ofcommercial retail. These assets make it on'e ofthe . most thrivini older suburbs in Pittsburgh.
The Borough's range ofdiverse and affordable housing make it an attractive place to live. The business districts, parks, an&green spaces are connected by sidewalks or pedestrian tralils and are easily accessible to persons with disabilities. West View is known for its,quaint main street corridor, pockets of mob and pop stores, craks, and specialty shops. The unique mix of commercial shops, local restaurants, and historical tributes to Ddnceland and West View Park, are accompan,ied by a comprehensive signage system attracting and directing visitors and residejnts throughout the area. .. Citizens commute easily throughout the region via the iriter-community transit system that frequents Route 19 and major destinations in: the surrounding municipalities. The independent public facilities and services in the Borough continue to ;Iccommo&te the needs ofthe community. The neighborhood schools and churches sewe the local residents maintaining a close knit community while preserving an important historic and cultural resource.
Throughout the year, citizens are actively engaged in a variety ofcommunity events such as festivals, parades, and civic gatherings. A mix of recreational facilities exist throughout the community including tot lots, playgrounds, skate parks, ballfields, and passive community park with picnicking facilities for residents.
Residents of West View Borough enjoy an excellent quality of life and are proud to be part ofthe well-known and preserved trolley car community...
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Step 2: Key Community Goals
The next step in:”creating the vision” was the development &community goals. The community goal statements are broad in nature and are desligned to be all-encompass,ing based upon community identified ideas and issues. The goal; statements emerged out ofthe. visioning exercise conducted by the steering committee. The committee revised those statements to ~ostaccurately reflect the needs and desires 6fthe Borough citizens. Consequently, the goal statements establish in writing whatiis.important to the citizens ofthe Borough. Table 11-1 presents the ”Key Community Goals”. 1 I
I Key Community Goals .I Topic: ~041it;ttement:
Public Services To continue to provide quality administtative, public safety, and other municipal services including fire, police, and EMS.
~ ~~ ~ ~ Historic and Cultural To enhance and promote the valued historic and cultural Resources buildings, churches, schools, and resources within the Borough . To advocate for a Borough public library.
Community, 0 TO provide community meeting places and a variety of Parks, Recreation, and events for residents to become actively engaged in civic Special Events activities. 0 To provide additional active and passive recreational opportunities, playgrounds, and a community park for gatherings and special events.
and Use and 0 To en hance existing gateways, residential, commercial, En hancenient Areas and mainstreet development while preserving the valued historic layout, design, and character ofthe Borough. 1 I
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Pedestrian Issues 0 To secure safe pedestrian akcess throughout the Borough by maintaining existing sidewalks and providing additional connections where necessd ty
Transportation and To maintain the existing street network within the I n fra str uctu re Borough . 0 To seek additional transit options for residents and persons with disabilities thit will serve the local and neigh boring communities. 0 To continue to pursue desired safety improvements to the
Borough's streets. I 0 To upgrade and maintain {ewer and water infrastructure. I
I Environmental Issues and To enhance and beauti6 the Borough's green spaces. Beautification I Corn m u nication To encourage informatiod, sharing and communication between the Borough Offiiials an4 residents of West View. 0 To encourage information sharing an4 communication between Borough Officials, County, State, and Feheral governments and agencies. ! To seek out and encourage desired businesses, including Economic & Business restaurants and specialty stores, to locate within the Development Borough.
West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 I Cornprehensive Plan I Section II - 4 SECTION II I Step 3: Community Development Objectives i The following community development objectives represen{ the ideas ofthe community and establish a basis for the development ofa Future Land Wse Stenario Map. It is the intent of this plan to guide future development to ensure that the Bodough remains a desirable place to I live.
These objectives relate primarily to land use and are intended to assist the Planning Commission and Borough Council in the development of inlnovative zoning, subdivision regulations, and land development regulations. 1
0 Build upon and improve the existing architectural and streetscape character ofthe Borough by establishing guidelines and standards for future development, reuse, and expansion.
0 Require building facades to meet the visual quality and character ofthe
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0 Design new buildings and adaptively re-use older guildings so that front fa ca d es face the street. !
0 Require pedestrian scale, non-obtrusive lighting that Fits into the character ofthe a rea.
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0 Require signage that is well designed and promotes a positive image ofthe local businesses and the community. Discourage sign c1,utter and proliferation of free- sta nd ing, interna I ly i Ilu m i nated signs. I
0 Develop landscaping standards that address aesthet,ics, environmental conditions,
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0 Retain the historical resources and cultural amenities ofthe Borough.
0 Design new developments so they contribute to, 2nd have a relationship to the community as a whole. Plan sites by considering {he existing elements and the site’s relationship to the surrounding parcels and street system.
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0 Ensure set,bdcks match the surrounding characteriofthe street in order to (1) make the street environment comfortable to pedestriaqs,I (2) provide visible and direct access to buildings along the streets, (3) provide coom on the site for parking to the rear ofthe structure, and (4)unib the street4cape where feasible.
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0 Develop an overall streetscape plan for pedestrian/movement. Make pedestrian travel routes as direct and convenient as possible by constructing paths and sidewalks that are designed to integrate adjacent land uses. !
0 Seize opportunities when reviewing subdivision a& land development plans to improve upon the existing road and parking system, including incorporating traffic ca I m i n g tech n i q u es w h e n a ppropriate.
0 Encourage community participation and two-way communication in Borough
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0 Encourage the preservation, identification, and designation of eligible national, state, and local historic properties.
0 Re-use and use older structures for community activities.
0 support maintenance and routine upgrade of older homes.
0 Support re-use and redevelopment of vacant buildings or closed commercial sites.
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Step 4: The Future 4nd Use Scenario
The final step is organized into five sections. The first sectioh provides an overview ofthe land use scenario; the second section describes how to effect‘ively use the land use scenario in municipal planning practices; the third section provides an ahalysis ofthe existing zoning ordinance; the fourth section outlines concepts for enhancihg the character of land uses; and the fiRh section discusses the relationship ofthe Borough’s lbnd use scenario to surrounding
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The future land use scenario described below and depicted i4 Figure II- was developed by synthesizing the information compiled in Section I (The Situational Profile), the public involvement meeting notes, the existing land use patterns, tIhe Borough’s vision, and the 0 Borough’s goals and community development obiectives. The scenario translates the community’s goals and development objectives into a spatial graphic or concept plan. This will assist the Borough in making future development and land use decisions.
1. Ovewiew ofthe Future hnd Use Scenario
The future land use scenario reflects the community’s intent to preserve the character ofthe Borough and enhance its existing assets and land use.
The future land use scenario suggests the following main points: 0 Create a greater community identity by designating and enhancing a downtown com mercia I ist rict.
0 Improve traffic circulation, management, and parking in designated areas throughout the Borough. 0 Focus on Livability - create more pedestrian connections and enhancements throughout the Borough 0 Enhance and improve traffic circulation in West View Park Shopping Plaza ! 2. Using the hand Use Scenario
What is a future land use scenario and how should it be used) The future land use scenario is a conceptual guide for establishing policy that regulates development practices. This ”Future Land Use Scenario” is not meant to be a zoning map, and for that reason the land use classification and enhancement areas are shown conceptually.
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I i Specifically, the scenario provides policy recommendations fhr developing a wide range of land use planning concepts, including enhancement areas. The future land use scenario also serves as a guide for incremental zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments, and provides a foundation for those who are considering updating their land use regulations.
When a municipality is in the process of reviewing plans, it i< important to consider various features ofthe site design and how the design features relate to the surrounding land uses. The important questions to ask a developer during plan review include: ”How will the proposed development impact an adidcent site! Does the proposed building fit the scale and intended character of a particular streetscape! How will adia{ent streets and sidewal k connections fit together with the existing network in the Botough! How much traffic will be generated by the new development! Is there enough parkini, or how will parking be addressed! Where and what type of landscaping is proposed! / How will stormwater run-off be handled! What effect will this plan have on the future development ofthe Borough!” . 1 Many times a proposed development will be designed by exaimination ofthe site only. It is the responsibility ofthe Borough’s decision makers to exami’nethe whole picture and not just that site, and determine the level of continuity and compatibility between the uses. Ultimately, one should ask the question, ”Does this develop@ent plan fit into the vision, goals, and desired land use pattern as stated in this scenakio!”,
Following the development ofthis comprehensive plan, there will be an update made to the
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West View Borough, Allegheny County 2/11/02 Comprehensive Plan Section II - 9 ! SECTION II 3. Analyzing the Existing Zoning Ordinance I West View Borough's existing zoning map consists ofthe following districts:
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1 0 R-l Low Density Residential I c. R-2 - hedium Density Residential I 0 R-3 - High Density Residential District 1 0 R-P Planned hit Residential District I 0 C-l - General Commercial District. i I
The designation of only five zoning districts does not allow much flexibility in design and mixing of land uses.
The zoning ordinance was published in February, 1997. It consists ofthe following Articles:
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0 Article I explains the general provisions 0 Article II describes the definitions and word usagk 0 Article Ill describes the residential districts
0 Article IV describes the commercial districts , 0 Article V includes the sign regulations
0 Article VI explains the general regulations
0 Article VI1 is the off-street parking and loading regulations
The following issues were identified by community members, which relate to zoning within West View Borough.
0 The regulation ofthe height of fences in yards is too high. 0 . There is a need for stricter regulations of adult businesses. 0 Keep the commercial businesses focused in one or two areas. 0 Would like to see architectural and historical guidelines for development. I As mentioned, the existing zoning ordinance and map on@ include five classifications. Therefore, a11 types of land uses must be located within one,ofthoseI five categories. Primarily, the ordinance is categorized by residential and cdmmercial districts. The ordinance does include a category for Planned Unit Residences, howeier, there are no designated areas on the zoning map for this type of development to occur. This is the only zoning category that will allow for mixed-use types ofdevelopment. The R-5, High Density Residence District, i I West View Borough, Allegheny County DRAFT- 2/;11/02 Comprehensive Plan ! Section II - 10 !
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is designated for northern portion of West View Borougt although it has yet to be developed. There are no specific regulations for historic buildings or architectural guidelines. The existing zoning allows for variety of housing types affordability levels, complying with the Fair Housing Act. There are residential facilities for elderly and the handicapped; however, residents have expressed that there may be a need for additional housing in the future.
4. Concepts for Enhancing the Character ofthe Land Us& !' The concepts for the future land use scenario emerged froth the West View Borough Planning Commission, The group was introduced to a land use key with a variety of planning concepts and terms that may be applicable to West View Borough. The committee was asked 0 to refer to the Vision and Goal Statements to help them ddtermine how they could implement some ofthose ideas within the land use elemeqt ofthis plan. As mentioned, the future land use scenario and map focuses on the following!four concepts as a whole. Additional land use issues are listed as a separate category, letter E. In this section, each concept is followed by a list of ideas for future developme4t and enhancements. The following statements'correspond with the Future Land Use Map. implementation ofthese ideas will be discussed further in Section Ill - "Strategies for Action".
A. CREATE MORECOMMUNITY IDENTITY BY CLEARLY DESIGNATING AND ENHANCING THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
0 Designate the area alorig Perry highway and Center Avenue as a downtown commercial district. - Create gateways that distinguish the West View Downtown District. 0 - Encourage development of small businesses and boutiques throughout this area through the use of incentives. - Develop signage standards (for business signs, illuminated signs, roof signs, wall area
. signs, and.any others that may apply) that are unique to the Borough. - Develop,facade and building design standards to continue to enhance and support a uniform mainstreet. - Develop landscaping standards and incentives for striet furniture (benches, trash c;tns, planters, etc.). I - Create clear pedestrian connections and designate a;kas that are accessible for persons with disabilities. I i
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B. IMPROVE TRAFFICCIRCWLATION, MANAGEMENT, AND PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND TH ROWGHOWT THE BOROWGH . I
0 Support the development oftraffic calming devices on tGe following targeted streets. - Along Highland Avenue from the western boarder oqthe Borough to Perry Highway - Sections of Perry Highway i I - All residential streets. I 0 Intersection improvements are needed at the following Ibcations: - The horse shoe:cuwe/intersection along Center Avenue and Perry Highway. - The intersection of Perry Highway and Center Avenui in the heart ofthe downtown district. e Improve traffic flow and management along Perry Highway. 0 Improve traffic ff ow and management on Highland Aveque. 0 Improve traffic flow and management along sections of tenter Avenue. 0 Create additional parking opportunities in the downtow4 district and along sections of Center Avenue. i
0 Improve opportunities for parking in residential areas th(oughout the Borough.
0 Explore opportunities for better connections to Ross Township. I
c. FOCWSON LIVABILITY- CREATE MORE PEDESTRIAN CONNECiIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS THRO wc HOWTTH E BO ROVCH 0 Improve the lighting throughout the Borough and requile lighting that is consistent with the community character such 4s the lanterns that exist {n along the mainstreet on Perry Highway. 0 upp port landscaping enhancements and street trees along a11 roadways within the Boroug h. 0 Enhance the following six gateways into the Borough: - The northern entrance/gateway along Perry Highway: I - The southern entrance/gateway along Perry Hig hwayi - The western entrance/gateway along Center Avenue. / - The eastern entrance/gateway along Center Avenue. I - The northeastern entrance/gateway along Clenmore ?venue. - The western entrance/gateway along Highland Avenue.I 0 Develop 4 linear, passive park, along Center Avenue withigood pedestrian and bicycle facilities and clear signage. I
0 Propose a passive park in the green space behind Homeltbrt Avenue where there is a small I ravine.
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0 Discuss with Ross.Township the potential for collaboratidg to create a community park in the green space located in the southeast section ofthe B$wough.
0 Provide pedestrian access to West View park Shopping Pl$za. 0 Enhance the landscaping in the following areas: along Cdnter Avenue near West View Park Shopping Plaza, and along a section of Perry Highwby that is designated on the Future Land 'Use Map. I 0 Provide larger street signs throughout the Borough with design that is unique to the com nity.' mu I'i I
D.ENHANCE AND IMPROVETRAFFIC CIRCULATION IN WEST VIEW PARK SHOPPING PLAZA 0 Create a common visual theme for the Plaza and develop design standards for the buildings (facade materials, window style, etc.) and signage to help carry out that image. 0 Enhance the parking area and entire site through landscaping and lighting that is consistent with the theme for the plaza. 0 Improve parking, circulation patterns, and connections From West View Park Shopping
Plaza to other forms oftransportation. I 0 Create pedestrian connections within and to the adjacent neighborhoods and
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0 Explore the option of increasing residential and decreasirig commercial development on Center Avenue from the intersection with Cornell Avenue to the southwestern edge,of the Borough. 0 Seek out opportunities to bring back desirable commercial businesses like restaurants and movie theaters.
0 Discuss opportunities for a Borough Library. I
5. Relationship ofthe Borough's hnd Use to the Surrounbing Municipalities I ! West View Borough is an island municipality, located 5 mil& north of Pittsburgh, surrounded by Ross Township. It is shaped roughly like an upside-low4 "Y". It encompasses 1.02square miles of hilly and wooded topography. There are four maier employers in West View, including Bell Telephone Co., North Hills School District, KLMart, and West View Water I
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The following are brief descriptions of land usages occurrindon the borders of West View I Borough and Ross Township. I 1 North Side: I The northwest side of West View Borough is boundel by Highland Country Club which contains an extensive golfcourse. The north detitral and northeast side of West View Borough is bounded by low density residential $reas and forestry. Above the low density residential area is Thompson Drive and a few ?reas containing industrial areas.
East Side: There is a small peninsula of high and low density residential land that seems to extend from West View into Ross Township. Most ofthe area on the east side is forest land. 1
South Side: I The south side contains both high and low density rJsidential areas, is close to major transportation routes (279 Interstate), forest land, a$d North Hills Cemetery. Further south is Bellewe Memorial Park and Denny Park. I I West Side: , On the west side of West View Borough is the contihuation of Interstate 279,a mixture of high and low density residential areas, sothe grassland/open space, a few I industrial areas, and a few areas that are non-vegetat$. Across Interstate 279 atid further out is Shannopin Country Club which also his a large golfcourse.
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0 To the south there are multi-family apartments, I$.-4, as well as duplexes, 0 To the west there are R-I, R-2, and R-3 districts 4-3 consists of multi-family town houses. 1
No conflicts of ldnd use between the two communitjes have been identified. I I Ross Township adopted a Comprehensive Strategic P(an, developed by HRG, in 1996. I
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Improve Traffic Management along Highland Avenue Walking/Jogging/Biking Path aloncr Center Ave 7
Desired New Businesses - Restaurant (CI - Movie Theatre - Beer Hall
Designate Entire Area as Medium- Density Residential
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How 40 we get there! The strategies presented are intended to provide guidance to the decision makers of West !View . Borough and those "People set goals, enjoy striving, and organizations that are designated 'to take pleasure in achievement, implement portions of this plan. Most contribution, an4 association.'' importantly, it is the responsibility of 411 citizens to'ensure that their objectives are being met. The implementation of these This section presents various strategies will depend upon the fiscal and i m p I e m e n ta t i o n stra teg i es fo r a c h i ev i n g political climate and the level of citizen 0 the vision, goals, and objectives of the involvement. Therefore, it is essential that plan. Figure 111-1 is a detailed matrix which West View Borough reviews the strategies outlines categories for strategy, priority and sets :priorities on an annual basis prior (high, moderate, or low), responsible to their budgeting processes. party, estimated cost/potential funding sources, and a space for documenting the action taken to implement the strategy. The tables have been organized according to the goals and objectives, and strategies are listed to achieve each goal. The goal topics include:
A. Public Services 0 B. Historic and Cultural Resources C. Community, Parks, Recreation, and Special Events D. Land Use and Enhancement Areas Image lll-I: Older Residential Homes E. Pedestrian Issues F. Transportation and Infrastructure It should be noted that the cost estimates G. Environmental Issues and contained in this section are wide-ranging Bea utI ficat ion and should serve only as a starting point H. Communication for projict evaluation. Detailed costs will I. Economic and Business need to be developed as a particular project Development or strateby is selected for implementation. The potential funding sources identified, provide :all or partial financing for an action or project. Other possible sources i
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should be cont(nua1ly sought. It will be important to keep an up-to-date record.
Furthermore, Appendix D contains a list of financial and informational resources which may assist with implementing the plan.
Citizen participation and support is an essential part of developing this plan. Due I to the importance of citizen involvement in the public -input meeting, many strategies evolved from their comments. 0 Therefore, individual citizens and citizen groups are encouraged to assist with implementing the strategies listed in the Action Program. All Planning Commission embers agreed that the more citizens wanted to participate, the easier it would be to achieve the goals of the plan. Therefore, the public is assumed to be a participating party to help implement for strategies.
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- ...... - 1 upp port adequate funding for continued quality administrative services. Compare West View Borough to Borough Manager, benchmarks for municipal services ofother similar Borough Council, communities (Pashek to research - e.g. Avalon, Bellevue, Mayor Emsworth, Evans City, Mars.. .> -.
2 Continue patrolling the shopping plaza by bicycle and encourage bicycle patrolling ofother areas within the Mayor. Borough. Borough Manager. Borough Council. ____. .. -Police Chief - -
3 Develop a formal volunteer network so that efforts to Mayor, Botough improve or help the community can be coordinated. Manager, Borough Council, Business Croups, H Civic &Community Organizations (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools.)
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Continue to support some coordination of services with other adidcent communities to save administrative costs, Borough Manager, i.e. North Hills Council of Governments, joint bidding. L Borough Council,
... . . Mayor .. . .^.. . :.- . --, Identi$ additional roles needed within the Borough administration. Evaluate the current positi0n.s and their . .- responsibilities to determine ifthere is a need for any new ..I. Mayor, staff positions, boards, or organizations, i.e. an L Borough Manager, architectural review board, historical society, tree Borough Council, commission, etc., on an as-needed basis.
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2:.,:.:,:::: Conduct a historic sites inventory. This inventory can be . 9'. ~' .' .. Borough Manager. . . used to develop a Comprehensive Preservation/ Plan to +:<.. ;I. Borough Council. preserve historic houses, churches, cernetdries, help and H Mayor. $10,000 other features Consider preserving historic b4ildings or Planning Commission, sites within the Borough that are designated arid meet Zoning Hearing Boar4 I criteria I i I
~~~~ Celebrate the 100'" anniversary of West View Borough in Mayor. 2005. Form a committee to develop celebrat(on events, Borough Manager. Borough Council. H Chamber oFCommerce. Centennial Committee...... i..''.. , ' .. <. . . .:. ! Others! :!,X .>,
. +u.., . ~ 4.'::~.;.. .' Develop a way to represent important historicdl features Mayor. .:I.' L.'f Borough Manager. Borough Council. M Business Q Civic Project Organiations: Specific Chamber oFCommerce. ! Define what the ideal Borough Library would consist of and research potential locations and obtain costI estimates. Research collaborative partnership i opportunities with Northland Library and othfr libraries Mayor. in the area. i L Borough Manager. Due to past'history, experience, and current st!@, there Borough Council. is free access to any public library which accept's RAD money, as well as any bookmobile and school/Iibrary.
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