Help Design a Vibrant
Design Workshop
Saturday Morning - November 3, 9:00am to Noon
at the
300
Progress
Report & Public Input
Wednesday, November 7, 6:00-7:30
pm
at the
300
City
of
CITY OF
Community Development Department
300
Contact:
Dennis Stachewicz
Phone: (906)228-0425
E-mail: dstachewicz@mqtcty.org
Hosted by the City of
Creative
New Tools to Achieve Neighborhood Planning Goals
Form-Based Code for
The
City of
What is Form-Based Code?
A
form-based code is a community planning and development tool that emphasizes
the physical form of the built environment with the end goal of producing and
preserving a specific type of place. It can enhance the character of a
neighborhood and protect property values by ensuring planned, preferred
patterns of development and investment.
What is a Design Workshop?
The
public participation design workshop is a community-based planning forum
that brings together city residents, local stakeholders, business people, and
government officials to collectively craft a plan that replaces outdated zoning
tools for the neighborhood. Citizens will be asked to identify the best
examples of buildings and public spaces appropriate for the area and this input
will be incorporated into a design book and draft code. Stakeholder involvement
in this process will insure the viability and implementation of the plan.
How Can I Get Involved?
The workshop will begin with an introductory presentation on Saturday, November 3rd beginning at 9:00am. Participants will then gather in small groups with a team facilitator and take a tour of the study area via a shuttle bus. After the tour, the groups will convene in a workshop to identify important issues, focusing on examples of different building forms and designs for public spaces. Group ideas will be captured onto large-scale base maps of the area. At the conclusion of this session, a spokesperson from each table will present their table’s findings before the larger group. All participants will be given a chance to vote on their preferred designs, and will contribute to the creation of a unique identity and vision for the community. These discussions encourage participants to identify their common goals and provide an opportunity to address particular issues or concerns. Workshop events will conclude on Wednesday, November 7th beginning at 6:00 pm with a progress report presentation by the form-based code professional team. When complete, the new neighborhood draft code will be considered by the Marquette Planning Commission and the City Commission.
Why Are We Doing This - Why
Not Use Our Current Zoning?
The
It is anticipated that this area may see significant
redevelopment pressure as the Founder’s Landing development builds out and as
the local economy continues shifting from industrial towards service based
businesses. This is a community that has
experienced many transitions of use and adaptation of building form over the
years. This independent transition and
adaptation has created an overall effect of unsystematic form and design. This workshop is designed to help create a
unique identity for the neighborhood and guide development patterns in the
future so as to create a more unified, appropriate and attractive environment
that will invite further investment.
This workshop will help create a development plan that will be
consistent with community goals and enhance neighborhood pride. A new form-based code will facilitate planned
progress.
Because of the proximity of this area to
Could the New Form-Based
Code Create More Bureaucratic Red Tape?
No. The form-based code will actually
streamline the development review process because it provides clear, visually
communicated requirements. It will become easier to develop properties that
follow the Master Plan and comply with the form-based code.
When Could the New Code Take
Effect?
After public meetings and hearings before the
Planning Commission and adoption by the City Commission, perhaps in the early
spring, the zoning ordinance could be amended and the code
added. However, if adopted, the code will only “take effect” when individual
property owners within the area choose to develop or redevelop their land.
Could This Reduce My
Property Rights or Development Potential?
The expectation is that development potential for
all properties within the area will actually increase under the form-based code
because property owners will be assured that their investment will not be
undermined by detrimental development on neighboring properties.
Might I Have to Change My
Building/Business, etc?
No. All existing buildings and businesses can
operate as they are under the new form-based code. The new code will only specify
conditions for expansion or redevelopment of non-conforming uses or buildings.
What are
the Different Components of a Form-Based Code?
The key components of the form-based code are called
a regulating plan, building form standards, street sections, and a development
guidebook.
What is a
Regulating Plan?
The regulating plan is a unique key to the
form-based code. It provides specific information on the permitted development
for each lot, particularly as the lot relates to the public spaces (streets,
squares, parks, etc.) and surrounding properties.
What are
Building Form Standards?
The building form standards regulate future
buildings in three dimensions, with criteria for height, siting, building
elements (such as windows, doors, balconies, etc.), and uses.
What Part of the City Might
Be Affected?
The planning area to be used in the workshop is
shown in the graphic on left. The design workshop planning area boundaries are generally
Lake Superior to the east, US-41/M-28 to the north, the rear of properties
fronting on the west side of Division Street to the west, and the rear of the
properties fronting on the south side of Furnace Street to the south.