Economic Development Impact Analysis
Land Use, Transportation and Parking Planning and Analysis
Physical Design & Site Plan Assessments


Land Use, Transportation and Parking Planning and Analysis

The consultant will prepare existing and future land use maps/plans, as well as transportation and parking plans for the Town Center focused on identifying incompatible use relationships and underutilization of land; traffic circulation as it relates to pedestrian and vehicular traffic and existing and future parking needs to service businesses within the Town Center.

At a minimum the Land Use Plan and Analysis shall include:

1. An inventory of all land uses, and vacant and underutilized space (commercial, residential, and land), and present data in spreadsheet and map form;
2. An inventory of incompatible uses, and present data in spreadsheet and map form;
3. An existing and future land use maps;
4. Recommendations for the creation of a vibrant blend of commercial and residential uses/densities, including artisan live-work space, and residential and commercial mix-uses;
5. Review and critique of the existing area zoning classifications and preparation of a draft model Town Center Overlay District zoning ordinance specifically for the unique needs of the area. Both the critique of existing area zoning and proposed model zoning overlay shall be well illustrated and form-based, and shall include public and City officials’ input in drafting the proposed overlay district zoning ordinance. The final model ordinance shall be in a final form, ready for submission to the City of Grove City for review and adoption;
6. Review and analysis of the existing land uses and zoning classifications for parcels located outside of the Town Center and within the Historical Preservation Area (HPA) overlay district. The consultant shall analyze the appropriateness of the current HPA boundary as well as make recommendations for preservation area’s expansion (e.g. incorporation of A.G. Beulah Park subdivision) or contraction;
7. Review of the effectiveness of current HPA overlay regulations to determine their ability to extend and project the vision and goals for the Town Center outward along the Broadway, Columbus and Park Street corridors thereby creating an effective transition from the Town Center to the surrounding outlying areas; and
8. Development of a detailed list of policy statements and objectives directed at guiding future land use and zoning based decisions within the Town Center and Historic Preservation Area.

At a minimum the Land Use Plan and Analysis shall include:

1. An assessment of traffic generation levels based on existing land uses and business within the Town Center as well as projected traffic levels based on future land uses and new business;
2. Analysis of existing and future transportation circulation and accommodations for vehicular nd pedestrian traffic;
3. Analysis of overall traffic planning issues as they relate to established patterns and connectivity and their ability to accommodate projected traffic volumes;
4. Analysis of the impact, benefit and feasibility of the relocation Grove City Road – Broadway intersection to the south as well as the realignment of Grove City Road;
5. Analysis of the impact, benefit and feasibility of extending Park Street west as well as other related traffic circulation improvements; and
6. Development of a detailed list of policy statements and objectives directed at guiding future transportation-related planning decisions within the Town Center.

At a minimum the Parking Plan and Analysis shall include:

1. A Parking Study to establish and identify under-served and under-utilized parking facilities (supply and demand) within the Town Center and present data in spreadsheet and map form;
2. Recommendations based on completed analysis shall be provided to address problematic areas with visual illustrations of potential improvements;
3. A Parking Study Map illustrating existing parking facilities and proposed future locations in accordance with land use plan; and
4. Development of a detailed list of policy statements and objectives directed at guiding future parking-related planning decisions within the Town Center.