VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #4 February 2, 2017 SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLANS
OVERVIEW 1. Introduction 2. Project Timeline 3. Subarea Development Concept Plans - Uptown Square - Weber Road Corridor (Ward Farm) - Lewis University District 4. Next Steps ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 2
PROJECT TIMELINE DATE June/July 2016 July 11 July 11 August 6 November 2 November 17 December 12 Jan-Feb 2017 February-March April May TASK Project Initiation Stakeholder Interviews Steering Committee Project Initiation Meeting Public Outreach Booth @ RomeoFest Community Assessment Summary Report EnVision Romeoville Public Workshop Key Recommendations: CPCS Meeting Specific Sub-Area Plans Village-Wide Plan Elements & Draft Comprehensive Plan Public Open House/Public Hearing Final Review & Approval of Comprehensive Plan ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 3
LOCATION MAP SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLANS 4
SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN UPTOWN SQUARE ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 5
UPTOWN SQUARE SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN KEY THEMES Better utilization of the area between Town Hall Avenue and Dalhart Avenue Better orientation to the Athletics & Event Center Parking should be more focused on the western portion of the subarea to enhance pedestrian experience on the rest of the site Commercial development should continue along Route 53 and Normantown Road Use of the vacant lot south of the Athletics & Event Center as flex space to accommodate seasonal recreation, festivals, or other community events Pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout the subarea, particularly at street crossings along Route 53 6
UPTOWN SQUARE SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OPEN SPACE/PARKS/ DETENTION Land Area: 8 acres (38%) Potential: 353,000 sq ft RETAIL/RESTAURANTS BUSINESS/SERVICE Land Area: 2 acres (11%) Potential: 21,000 sq ft PARKING/PLAZA Land Area: 4 acres (21%) Potential: 192,000 sq ft TOWNHOUSES Land Area: 3 acres (16%) Potential: 34 units MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Land Area: 3 acres (14%) Potential: 105 units 7
ROUTE 53 CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN 8
SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR (WARD FARM) ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 9
WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN KEY THEMES Commercial development near major intersections Unique ideas for commercial uses south of Taylor Road include a family-oriented entertainment destination Regional sports complex, with potential expansion of Volunteer Park Mix of residential use types (e.g., senior living, townhouses, single family, condos, apartments, live/work units) Preservation of historic Ward Farm with potential for adaptive reuse Employment centers anchored by offices, flex/hybrid industrial service uses, or technology incubator 10
WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OPEN SPACE/PARKS/ DETENTION Land Area: 73 acres (33%) Potential: 3,170,000 sq ft MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Land Area: 13 acres (6%) Potential: 252 units RETAIL/RESTAURANTS COMMERCIAL/HOTEL Land Area: 56 acres (25%) Potential: 485,000 sq ft RESEARCH/TECH Land Area: 25 acres (12%) Potential: 332,000 sq ft OFFICE Land Area: Potential: 21 acres (9%) 268,000 sq ft CO-WORKING SPACE Land Area: 22 acres (10%) Potential: 292,000 sq ft CIVIC/SENIOR CENTER Land Area: 5 acres (2%) Potential: 23,000 sq ft WARD FARM SITE Land Area: 5 acres (2%) Potential: 214,000 sq ft 11
WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN NORTHERN SEGMENT Between Romeo Rd and ComEd ROW VILLAGE LIFESTYLE CENTER 12
WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN CENTER SEGMENT Between ComEd ROW and Taylor Rd EMPLOYMENT CENTER 13
WEBER ROAD CORRIDOR SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN SOUTHERN SEGMENT Between Taylor Rd and Kohl s Center COMMERCIAL/ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 14
SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN LEWIS UNIVERSITY DISTRICT ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 15
LEWIS UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN KEY THEMES Major student-focused development near the main campus to provide food and retail opportunities for students Expanded sports, recreation, and park space Incubator to provide students with opportunities to explore their creativity through entrepreneurship and collaboration with local businesses Residential options like townhouses, apartments, and single family homes to the south of campus, providing nearby living opportunities for university students, professors, and staff Retail along Renwick Road Upscale aviation-themed restaurant near Lewis University Airport 16
LEWIS UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SUBAREA DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OPEN SPACE/PARKS/ DETENTION Land Area: 74 acres (37%) Potential: 3,220,000 sq ft MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Land Area: 38 acres (19%) Potential: 760 units MIXED RESIDENTIAL Land Area: 25 acres (12%) Potential: 200 units BUSINESS PARK Land Area: 53 acres (26%) Potential: 923,000 sq ft RETAIL Land Area: Potential: 5 acres (2%) 54,000 sq ft NATURE CENTER Land Area: 7 acres (3%) Potential: 30,000 sq ft 17
NEXT STEPS FEB- MAR APR MAY Village-Wide Plan Elements & Draft Comprehensive Plan Public Open House/Public Hearing Final Review & Approval of Comprehensive Plan ROMEOVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Steering Committee Meeting #4 February 2, 2017 18