Mountain View Master Plan SIZEMORE GROUP in association with NOELL CONSULTING and STANTEC Draft October 2018 Mountain View Master Plan Draft October 2018 SIZEMORE GROUP in association with NOELL CONSULTING and STANTEC Credits Clayton County Development Authority of Clay- ton County Board of Commissioners Jeffrey E. Turner, Chairman Board Sonna Singleton Gregory, District 1 Michael Edmondson, Chairman Gail Hambrick, District 2 Eldrin Bell, Vice Chairman Felicia Franklin Warner, District 3 Ricky Clark, Secretary/Treasurer Michael Edmondson, District 4 Dr. Don McMillian Jr., Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer Dr. Tim Gilrane Dr. Alieka Anderson Louis D. Johnson Staff Khalfani Stevens - Executive Director Miche Thomas - Intern DRAFT Advisory Team* Patrick Ejike, Clayton County Community Consultant Team Development, Director Michael Edmondson, Development Authority LEAD FIRM :: MASTER PLANING, URBAN of Clayton County, Chairman/Clayton County Dr. Tim Hynes, Clayton State University, Presi- Commissioner DESIGN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT and dent PROJECT MANAGEMENT Eldrin Bell, Development Authority of Clayton Lauren Lambiase, Georgia Power, Community/ SIZEMORE GROUP County, Vice Chairman Economic Development Manager Bill de St. Aubin, AIA, LEED AP Principal-in-Charge Ricky Clark, Development Authority of Clayton Tommy Hughes, Hughes Commercial Real County, Secretary/Treasurer Estate, Managing Broker Deanna Murphy, AICP Project Manager & Lead Planner Dr. Don McMillian Jr., Development Authority Dr. Anthony Smith, Clayton County Public of Clayton County, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Schools, Deputy Superintendent Chirag Date, MCRP Project Planner Gail Hambrick, Clayton County District 2 Steve Berman, OA Development, Founder Commissioner Jonne Smith Jeff Metarko, Clayton County Transportation Project Planner Don Williams, MARTA, Senior Director, Transit and Development, Director System Planning TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT Jon Tuley, Atlanta Regional Commission, Senior Stantec Consulting Services Dominique Lockhart, Clayton County Planning Principal Planner and Zoning Joel F. Mann, AICP Principal, Urban Places Mobility Ben Casey, Low Temp Industries, President and Mary McClanahan, Atlanta Regional Commis- Chief Executive Officer sion MARKET STUDY Angela Redding, Forest Park, City Manager Noell Consulting Group Stan Reecy, Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDs Todd Noell DRAFTShannon James, Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, President Bob Burdell, Reliant Real Estate Partners LLC, Board Chairman Principal and Co-Founder Jordan Rowe Jeremy Stratton, Clayton Chamber of Com- Market Expert J. R. Wright Jr., Reliant Real Estate Partners merce, Chief Executive Officer LLC, Senior Associate Joy Day, City of Jonesboro, Mayor Jewette McNeal, YM Management Virgil Fludd, Carvir Group Lynn Smith, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Interna- tional Airport Omar Dewan, Property Owner *The Advisory Team is made up of representatives from relevant state, regional, and county level departments responsible for land use planning, transportation, grants, housing issues, land owners, business owners, and community leaders. This group includes individuals who are knowledgeable about the study area’s issues and opportunities, experts in related fields, and are deemed vital to the implementation of the final plan. Contents 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................08 1.1 Background: Mountain View 1.2 The Process 1.3 Previous Studies and Plans 2.0 Facts and Analysis .................................................................................20 2.1 Area Assets and Amenities 2.2 Existing Conditions Existing Land Use Existing Zoning Future Land Use Undeveloped Land Land Ownership Topography and Hydrology Noise Contours Buildings and Infrastructure Electric Power Lines Sun Path and Wind 2.3 Transportation 3.0 Community Participation .................................................................................48 4.0 Recommendations .................................................................................52 4.1 Concept Plan Overview 4.2 Concept Plan 4.3 Zoning Recommendations 4.4 Transportation Recommendations DRAFT 5.0 Implementation Plan .................................................................................72 6.0 Appendix ................................................................................... i Market Study Development Authority of Clayton County Mountain View Master Plan DRAFT 1 Introduction Development Authority of Clayton County Mountain View Master Plan 1.0 Introduction The Mountain View Master Plan is a planning effort Vision led by the Development Authority of Clayton County (DACC). This plan aims to encourage private and public investment in the Mountain To create an “International View area to create a publicly accessible, world- Hub” that provides a transit class destination live, work, and play community. oriented and walkable mix This study is being conducted in conjunction with the Old Dixie Road/Tara Boulevard Master of uses complementary to Plan. Refer to Figures 1.1a and b for the regional the world’s busiest airport location of both the Mountain View and the Old along with opportunities for Mountain Dixie/Tara Boulevard Master Plans. Refer to Figure View 1.1c for the Mountain View study area. higher wage employment, 1.1 Background: Mountain View recreation, entertainment, and an attractive environment for Old Dixie The Mountain View area is a burgeoning Node international business hub, located directly the residents, businesses and adjacent to the International Terminal at Hartsfield- travelers alike. Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA) and accessible to both I-285 and I-75 interstates. This well positioned and visible property encompasses County. approximately 395 acres of property poised for redevelopment. The history of the Mountain View area is significantly tied to the airport. Mountain View To incentivize growth and redevelopment, Clayton DRAFTwas an incorporated city from 1956 to 1978 with Figure 1.1a: Study Area Regional Context Map County has invested in area infrastructure with a population of approximately 2,000 residents. the under-construction Conley Road realignment, In 1978, due to increased noise impact of the major marketing hub and distribution point for which will directly connect Mountain View to the adjacent growing airport, the city charter was fresh produce in the Southeast and throughout International Terminal. Additionally, the Metro dissolved and the residential population was the country; Clayton State University (CSU) is Atlanta Regional Transit Authority (MARTA) is relocated. Much of this land still remains vacant a public university with over 7,000 students, its conducting a Federal EPA environmental impact today. most popular degrees include Nursing, Psychology, assessment study, a key first step to support its Health Care Management, and Business expansion of proposed commuter rail into the Key area destinations, in addition to H-JAIA include Administration; Fort Gillem, a former military area. Commuter rail is currently proposed to run the nearby downtowns of Hapeville and Forest base which closed in 2011 and was purchased by on the existing CSX/Norfolk Southern Railroad Park; the State Farmers’ Market, one of the largest the City of Forest Park in 2012, is envisioned to Introduction that would connect from the East Point MARTA farmers’ markets in the world at 150 acres, is a become a mixed use development, but in current station through Mountain View and into Clayton 88 Study Area Context Mountain View Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard Node Legend LCI Study Area Boundary Smyrna City Boundary Local Landmarks Introduction Figure 1.1b: Study Area Context 9 Development Authority of Clayton County Mountain View Master Plan market conditions has focused on distribution and The 2016 Atlanta Aerotropolis Blueprint goals for the Mountain View area. manufacturing. recognizes Mountain View as an “International Community Goals Gateway” with connections to the International Natural resources in the area include several parks Terminal at H-JAIA and to nearby airport cargo 1. To Attract jobs – higher paying employment and the Flint River. Parks include Reynolds Nature operations. opportunities Preserve, a 146 acre nature preserve located in 2. To make land more easily available for the City of Morrow, home to hiking trails, ponds, 1.2 The Process redevelopment: Consolidation, regulations a historic barn and farm equipment, and a Nature Three main requirements were utilized in (zoning), incentives Center. Starr Park, an 18 acre park located in determining the goals for this study process: the City of Forest Park, is active with a walking 3. To Implement a Design Overlay track, picnic tables, multiple pavilions, swimming • County Economic Development Goals 4. To rebrand and beautify – lighting, landscape, pool, volleyball court, lighted tennis court, mini signage golf course, a work-out station, a play center • Community Goals 5. To encourage transit oriented development for ages 5-12, a play center for ages 2-5, multi • Market Analysis with MARTA proposed expansion complex fields (football, baseball, softball, soccer), concession, entertainment facility, and a lighted The master plan aims to focus on developing a 6. To create a mix of uses: Compatible to the football stadium with seating for 2,000 spectators. proposal that balances the three requirements. International Terminal and air travel The Flint River, which flows south from East Point, 7. To promote catalytic
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