Holly Springs LCI

Holly Springs LCI Evaluation and Appraisal Report 2004 - 2009

Implementation Strategy 2010 – 2015 Action Plan

Submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission by the City of Holly Springs October 5, 2009

HOLLY SPRINGS LIVABLE CENTERS INITIATIVE 5-Year Update, Evaluation, Implementation, and Revised Action Plan

Timothy B. Downing, Mayor

City Council

Jacqueline Patrick, Mayor Pro Tempore Dee Phillips

Tommy Sanders Karen Barnett Jeremy Smith

Planning and Zoning Commission David Estapa, Chairman

Gary D. Hansen, Vice Chairman John Wiegand Mike Zenchuk

Bob Kovacs

Downtown Development Authority Glenda Hinton, President

Alan Lebaron David Miller

Carla Palmieri Nat Agrippina Jeffrey Carroll

Produced by the City of Holly Springs Community Development Department September 2009

Brantley E. Day, AICP, Community Development Director

City of Holly Springs

3235 Holly Springs Parkway P.O. Box 990

Holly Springs, Georgia 30142 www.hollyspringsga.us

Ph. 770-345-5533 FAX 770-345-2827

The images on the cover were produced by Lew Oliver, Inc., exclusively for the City of Holly Springs, Georgia. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

Intro…………………………………………………………………1 2004-2009 Accomplishment Highlights…2 Notable Grants & Programs……………………….2

Signature Community Designation.......................3 Objectives Underway…………………………………………4 Town Center Project Site…………………………5 Holly Springs LCI Study Area...............................6 Ascending Barriers……………………………………..……..7 Implementation Plan………………………….…8 Strategy for Success…………………………………....9 Conclusion………………………………………………………..9 Attachment A: LCI Action Plan 2004-2009 Report of Accomplishments Attachment B: LCI Developments Inventory Attachment C: 2010-2015 Holly Springs LCI Action Plan & Resolution Attachment D: LCI Study Area Improvements – Pictures Attachment E: Town Center District Boundary Map Attachment F: Holly Springs LCI Multi-Use Trail Masterplan

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Intro Since the Holly Springs LCI Plan (“LCI Plan”) was adopted and implemented in 2004, the project has experienced both successes and challenges. Redeveloping the town center core, the focus of the Holly Springs LCI, has provided many opportunities for execution of the 5-year action plan. A number of these efforts have been completed and many are ongoing. More specifically, of the 80 individual action plan items, 41 or 51% are either complete or in progress with the vast majority of the remaining tasks directly related to the actual physical redevelopment project, which is still moving forward under the supervision of the Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority (DDA). This project is known as the “Town Center Project.” Under “Attachment A,” we have provided our complete LCI Action Plan 2004 – 2009 report of accomplishments. The Mayor and City Council, DDA, and the Historic Preservation Commission (HCP), in conjunction with the Holly Springs Business and Professional Association (B&P), have worked diligently over the past five years to implement the recommendations, goals, and objectives of the LCI Plan Study, focusing on the 5-year action plan. More importantly, these bodies have championed the vision of the LCI Plan, seeking to achieve a walkable, transit oriented, live, work, and play community. In an effort to create an effective update, City Staff took a draft list of action items for the next reporting period, 2010 – 2015, to the Downtown Development Authority on Wednesday, August 19, 2009; and to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Both bodies provided valuable input for the action plan. Staff also reviewed the accomplishments of the past five years with these bodies. Subsequently, at the September 10, 2009, City Council Work Session, the draft action plan was presented to the Mayor and City Council, receiving input, as well; again, the 2004-2009 accomplishments were highlighted. The 2010-2015 Holly Springs LCI Action Plan was originally planned for final presentation and adoption by City Council on September 21, 2009. This regular session meeting was canceled due to the floods that struck Cherokee County and north Georgia, however, that same day. Instead the action plan was adopted on October 5, 2009 by the Holly Springs City Council, transmitting it to the ARC for review.

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2004 – 2009 Accomplishment Highlights Construction of Hickory Road Fire Station and adjacent Streetscape (southside) - completed Holly Springs Parkway, Hickory Road, Holly Street intersection alignment - completed New railroad crossing and pedestrian facilities, Hickory Road - completed Downtown Parking Plan and Circulation Study - completed Depot Park Construction with Streetscapes - completed Brackett Plaza Renovation & Streetscape Installation - completed LCI Multi-Use Trails Study (Attachment F) - completed LCI Transportation Funds grant for Streetscapes - completed Downtown Historic Overlay Ordinance - completed Acquisition of town center property, 25+ acres - completed Zoning Ordinance updates for LCI Town Center Area – completed ARC Community Choices Quality Growth Audit with recommended text amendments

adopted by City Council - completed Future Development and Future Land Use Maps Updated for town center (Attachment E) -

completed Community Agenda Update completed with LCI objectives and policies included -

completed Tax Allocation District (TAD) referendum approved and TAD District Study - completed Roads resurfaced: Holly Springs Parkway, Hickory Road, Pinecrest Road, Childers Acres

Subdivision, Morgan Fall Subdivision - completed Sewer Trunk line installed to provide sewer infrastructure to town center – completed Numerous new businesses - Donley’s Music, Adcock Pest Control Headquarters & baseball

field, Little River Cigars, Creative Cuts, and many more (“Attachment B” details all 60 businesses in the town center)

Notable Grants & Programs During the past five years, the City of Holly Springs was the recipient of two LCI supplemental studies, 2006 and 2008, as well as a Community Choices Quality Growth Audit, 2006 – 2007. We have also been awarded LCI Transportation Funds to install almost 10,000 linear feet of streetscapes on Holly Springs Parkway and Hickory Road ($2.5 million project). Additionally, we have used our participation in the prestigious LCI Program to receive $300,000 in TE Funds for streetlights along the LCI funded streetscapes; in 2005 received $25,000 Local Development Fund Grant from DCA, to construct “Depot Park” next to the historic Holly Springs train depot; received $100,000 LWCF Grant funds in 2008 for a $125,000 project to construct the first phase of the LCI Study Area multi-use trail designed with funds from the LCI Supplemental Study received in 2008 from the ARC. The team of Ross Consulting Engineers and Ecos Environmental Design won the bid to complete the multi-use trails study for the Holly Springs LCI (Attachment F).

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Signature Community Designation In 2006, the City of Holly Springs was among just six jurisdictions statewide chosen by DCA as a Signature Community. “The Signature Community Program is intended to "raise the bar," helping communities reach ever higher levels of community achievement and quality of life for their citizens. It is limited to communities that are serious about improving local quality of life through effective planning, implementation and taking a comprehensive approach to addressing community improvement issues.”1 In making application to this very prestigious program, Staff focused on the LCI Area specifically, seeking the $50,000 funds available to construct a streetscape in the heart of downtown. We cited our inclusion and participation in the LCI Program with the ARC and the need to create a “walkable” town center to achieve a key LCI objective. At the time of application, August 2006, the City had no funds for streetscapes. When DCA Commissioner Mike Beatty visited Holly Springs in the fall of 2006, to officially begin the two year Holly Springs Signature Community Project, only one other LCI jurisdiction in the region had received this recognition (Snellville). Fayetteville has since received this honor, as well. The Holly Springs Signature Community Project, specifically focused on the renovation of a small pocket park in the center of the LCI Area, known as “Brackett Plaza,” named for a former Mayor. Plans were drawn, a contractor was engaged by competitive bid, and plaza renovation began centering on the installation of streetscapes along the north side of Hickory Road and east Jackson Street, two key areas identified in the LCI Action Plan. This project was named the, “Signature Walk at Brackett Plaza,” not only to honor former Mayor Johnny Brackett, but to also recognize the Holly Springs LCI objective of creating a walkable town center. In fact, we consider the streetscapes installed with this project as the most critical connections for downtown walkability, joining east and west Holly Springs together at the railroad crossing. We now have complete walkability and pedestrian access alongside the at-grade rail crossing on Hickory Road; a project that seemed impossible just three years ago. These streetscapes were connected with those installed in concert with the Hickory Road/Holly Street/Holly Springs Parkway intersection alignment project. Pictures of these projects, before and after, are included in “Attachment D.” In addition to the $50,000 grant received from the Signature Community Program, the City also received technical assistance from DCA, additional resurfacing benefits through LARP, and other benefits. The two year Signature Community Program concluded in 2008, when the “Signature Walk at Brackett Plaza” project was dedicated and official recognition by DCA occurred.

1 Georgia Department of Community Affairs, http://www.dca.state.ga.us/communities/regionalism/programs/signatureComm.asp

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Objectives Underway Unfortunately, some actions, goals, and objectives were not achieved in the first five year period, but remain alive. These main unfinished objectives include: Streetscapes on Holly Springs Parkway and Hickory Road in the LCI Study -funding

received, planning underway Town Center construction City Hall construction Industrial Connector engineering and construction Complete Town Center walkability Our objective to construct a new town center project with retail, office, and housing features has been derailed primarily by the economy. While the DDA controls most of the property needed to actually construct this town center, we continue to struggle with market conditions.

In fact, the majority of the objectives and actions not achieved in the first reporting period, 2004-2009, are directly related to the construction of the multi-faceted town center project itself. This town center project is depicted in the original LCI Study, completed in 2004 by the consultant team led by Urban Collage and Arcadis, illustrated on the next page.

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The illustrative plan (at right) was created and included in the original and current Holly Springs LCI Plan. Below right, the original vision was updated at an August 2008 charrette hosted by the City of Holly Springs, which included consultants, design professionals, elected and appointed officials, local stakeholders, and City staff. This revision, drawn by Designer Lew Oliver, is in keeping with the original town center vision, with some changes, covering the same site.

Town Center Project Site

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Holly Springs LCI Study Area

Town Center District

Town Center Project Area

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As stated, many of the actions planned during the last five years that were not completed, directly hinge on the completion of the town center project as depicted on page 5. These actions include:

o Bicycle Lanes and Signage o Pedestrian Crossings o Town Center Green with Loop Road o Wayfinding & Gateway Signage o Civic Uses (City Hall) o On-street parking and public parking for patrons o Housing Objectives

With the construction of the multi-phased town center project, these objectives and actions can be completed concurrently. The only task no longer relevant from the action plan, is improving the rail crossing on Pinecrest Road. This crossing is outside of the study area and the rail flyover planned for the industrial connector will provide access over the tracks. The Pinecrest crossing should be updated in the future, but does not belong in the LCI Action Plan. Ascending Barriers The City Council, DDA, and Staff work daily to overcome and ascend barriers toward achieving downtown goals. During the past five years, we have repeatedly met and overcome challenges to achieve success and accomplish the actions detailed earlier in this report. We have worked with numerous contractors and consultants, the Georgia Northeast Railroad, GDOT, Cherokee County Water Authority, utilities, and many more, forging partnerships, negotiating challenges, and building long-lasting relationships to achieve mutual successes. The City of Holly Springs is very fortunate to have a Mayor and City Council unified with the DDA, Planning and Zoning Commission, Business and Professional Association, and stakeholders, all with the same vision and resolve – to construct a walkable, livable, and viable town center for the citizens of the City. Completing this project will achieve nearly 100% of our LCI objectives. We will continue to apply for every grant and/or program that will advance the LCI Action Plan, as has been done the past five years. In April 2009, we applied for funding through the FY2010 Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development (TTHUD) appropriations bill with the office of Senator Johnny Isakson. Through this source, we seek engineering funds to plan the industrial connector, which will then enable the City to seek construction funding from various entities. We will continue to pursue any and all funding opportunities available. The greatest barrier to the town center success is the current state of this unprecedented economy. When market conditions improve and development begins again, the town center project will begin. Even with this great barrier to overcome, Staff works daily to achieve small successes that

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will eventually allow the larger project to succeed. We firmly believe that the town center project will occur in the next five years. Implementation Plan As detailed under “Attachment C” we have itemized the 2010-2015 Action Plan, with 52 various and sundry tasks. These critical tasks, once complete, will take the Holly Springs LCI Area to the next level. We have included the streetscape and multi-use trails objectives from the previous five year plan as well as our signage, bicycle, and transit goals. The town center project with all of its facets, as well as the industrial connector project, are also included. New projects of note, incorporated in this 2010-2015 Action Plan include: Conducting a revised transportation plan for downtown to create a grid street system,

resolving the Palm Street and Hickory Road intersection congestion, and enhance mobility in advance of and in concert with the town center project;

Acquiring property to construct master detention sites to support the town center project

and LCI Study Area; Draft an active adult housing ordinance; Draft a revised overlay district for the LCI Study Area, with form-based and TOD elements,

incorporating the architecture proposed by the 2008 Charrette (see cover), while preserving historic elements;

Draft a revised town center signage ordinance; Develop pocket parks and trail nodes with the construction of the multi-use trail. Many more new and revised goals and objectives are also included in this comprehensive five year action plan. These action items support the primary objectives of the original LCI Study, which include: Promoting quality development and redevelopment within the study area; Creating a mixture of land uses, with residential, retail, office, and employment options;

Providing a range of travel modes – transit, walking, bicycling, roadway;

Focusing on frequent community involvement from all stakeholder groups;

Creating a sense of place, a town center for the citizens of the City.

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Strategy for Success During the next five years, the City of Holly Springs plans to seek additional LCI Supplemental funds to complete important action plan studies; and apply for LCI Transportation Funds to engineer and construct additional infrastructure projects to support town center development, especially those endeavors related to creating a comprehensive transportation infrastructure.

The Downtown Development Authority has the chief responsibility of ensuring this plan is implemented, with oversight by the Mayor and City Council. City Staff and consultants will assist administratively, submitting grants, drafting ordinances, making plans, and reviewing proposals. We have assembled a professional team of engineers, planners, and credentialed building officials, moving the action items forward at the direction of the policymakers. Together, we will move the project ahead, complete the action items, and achieve LCI success. This formula has served us well over the past five years and we will continue with this winning strategy. Additionally, the Certificate of Appropriateness process guides development in the LCI Study Area, focusing on the town center area specifically. This process was previously regulated by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), enforcing the overlay ordinance with assistance from City Staff. This duty was transferred to the DDA in 2009 and renamed the Certificate of Approval (COA) process. A new district area was adopted, as well, to reflect the town center boundary established by the Future Development Map (FDM), adopted with the Community Agenda in February 2008 (Attachment E). The procedures of review are the same as with the HPC, and the concern for historic preservation remains intact with continued input from the HPC required. We have a streamlined, efficient implementation process in place. Conclusion During the next five year reporting period, the City of Holly Springs and our partners will continue to achieve success, as we complete each action item, accomplishing the policies and objectives set forth by the LCI. The City of Holly Springs is very pleased with the accomplishments of the past five years, some of which are illustrated in Attachment D. We have made great strides since the LCI Plan was completed in 2004, setting the tone and establishing a foundation for the next critical steps. Each year we will move action items forward, nearing ever closer to achieving the town center vision, on which we will continue to build for generations to come.

REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTSThe City of Holly Springs - September 2009

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Pedestrian Improvements Phase I: downtown streetscape enhancement (sidewalks, accent pavers, street trees, decorative street lights, street furniture, and landscaping)

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1. Both sides of Hickory Street from Holly Springs Parkway to City Hall (LCI Transportation Grant Pending for north side only)2. Both sides of Holly Springs Parkway from Boyd Street to Mullins Drive (LCI Transportation Grant Pending)3. Both sides of Holly Street 1/8 of a mile from Holly Springs Parkway. Some of the cost will be offset with the Holly Street/Hickory Road realignment project. (Complete)4. Both sides of Jackson Street (Partially Complete, East side)Note: All pedestrian/streetscape cost estimates account for a consistent interval of trees regardless of existing trees and space allowances. The City should make every effort to preserve existing trees.

Pedestrian Improvements Phase II

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1. Both sides of Palm Street from Hickory Road to Old Magnolia Lane (Not Started)2. Both sides of Hickory Street from City Hall to Cedar Valley Drive (LCI Transportation Grant Pending for north side only)3. Both sides of Boyd Street

Pedestrian Improvements Phase III (PE and Implementation years should be used only if the roadway is not being repaved)

2009 2011 X X

1. Palm Street from Old Magnolia Lane to Jetta Lane (Not Started)2. Walnut Street (one side only) (Not Started)3. Poplar Street (one side - sidewalk only) (Not Started)4. Barnet Drive (one side - sidewalk only) (Not Started)5. Old Magnolia Way (Not Started)6. Both sides of Holly Springs Parkway (LCI Transportation Grant Pending)7. Both sides of Holly Springs Parkway(LCI Transportation Grant Pending)8. Both sides of Holly Street (LCI Transportation Grant Pending)

Create a multi-use trail system 2007 2011 X

1. Railroad trail from northern end of study area to southern end (may be incorporated into development of the new Town Center)2. Creek trail from its intersection with the railroad trail on the northern end to the southern area study boundary3. Sewer easement trail from Barrett Road to Childers Road

Install standard GDOT "Share the Road" and "Bike Route" signs along on-road bike routes

2007 2007 X1. Hickory Road from the proposed connector roadway to Holly Springs Parkway2. Palm Street from Hickory Road to Jetta Lane

Construct 4-foot bicycle lanes along on-road bicycle routes

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1. Hickory Road from Cedar Valley Drive to the proposed connector roadway2. Holly Springs Parkway from Old Canton Road to Childers Road3. Holly Street from Holly Springs Parkway to the interstate4. Entire length of new connector roadwayNote: The proposed bicycle routes are delineated to maximize bicycle accessibility to and within the study area; however, the City should consider extending the following routes to achieve full bicycle mobility.

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Instructions: In the left columns, list all projects/actions identified in your LCI 5-Year Action Plan. Check the appropriate status box for each project. Provide details when necessary, including when a project has missed its deadline or has become irrelevant.

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ROADWAY NETWORK Improve existing transportation network 2004 2005 X 1. Realign Holly Street and Hickory Street. 2. Improve Princrest Road including construction of shoulders and striping

Increase accessibility and safety at railroad crossings 2006 2009 X X1. Upgrade railroad crossing at Hickory Road/Holly Springs Parkway (Complete)2. Improve Pinecrest Road railroad crossing equipment (Not Started)

Improve intersections for pedestrian crossings 2004 2008 X X

1. Intersection of Holly Street/Hickory Street at Holly Springs Parkway (Complete)2. Hickory Street and Palm Street (Not Started)3. Hickory Street at City Hall (include traffic light) (Not Started)

Increase connectivity within the study area and to the surrounding community

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1. Establish clear guidelines for new roadways in the new Town Center as described (Underway)2. Construct a new roadway to connect Hickory Springs Industrial Drive to Holly Springs Parkway (Not Started)3. Construct a new green area/park center with loop road (Not Started)

COMMUTER RAIL Facilitate a commuter rail station stop at the Old Depot 2005+ NA X1. Preserve land surrounding the Old Depot for future parking (Ongoing)

PARKINGDevelop a parking study that will identify and meet current and future needs for access to and parking in the CBD and beach area.

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1. Perform Parking Needs Analysis and Management Plan2. Develop conceptual plans for new parking locations, if neededNote: Ensure parking study incorporates parking into the sidewalk system and includes a review of bicycle parking needs and addresses possible need for park and ride lots and commuter rail station parking

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SIGNAGE Establish design standards for public signs and gateways based on use and location

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1. Adopt standards for street name signs, directional signs/wayfinding signs, and information kiosks for new Town Center2. Solicit bids from signage manufacturers for street name signs, bike route signs, and directional signs

Develop gateways to mark the entrances to the downtown

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1. Gateway entrance located at Holly Springs Parkway at Old Canton Road (Not Started)2. Gateway entrance located at Hickory Street and new connector roadway (Not Started)3. Gateway entrance located at Holly Street at Boyd Street (incorporate into Hickory/Holly realignment project) (Complete)4. Gateway entrance located at Holly Springs Parkway at Childers Road (Not Started)5. Gateway entrance located at Holly Springs Parkway at the Little River (Not Started)

Ensure maintenance of landscaping and gateway features

X1. Create an "Adopt a Spot" program to facilitate community interest in litter control2. Adopt maintenance program for streetscape improvements

Locate directional signage to the new Town Center, City Hall, Old Depot, and to future points of interest, including greenway trails and historic resources

X1. Install signs: a. Each gateway location; b. City Hall; c. Exits on I-575 (Exit 11 and 14)

Preserve historical landmarks and districts X 1. Encourage private homeowners to apply for and install historical markers

Land Use Framework Ensure land use policy is consistent with future vision X

1. Preserve integrity of existing neighborhoods by maintaining zoning classification2. Add residential uses to the General Commercial zoning classification within the study area3. Remove car-related uses from the General Commercial zoning classification within the study area4. Reduce the Parkway Commercial District to only those lots that front Holly Springs Parkway5. Adopt changes to the Future Land Use Map in accordance with this plan

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Create financial framework to support the new Town Center development

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1. Create a Redevelopment Plan that incorporates the following activities: delineates area for TAD boundary; outlines specific uses for each parcel; estimates development costs (use costs provided in this plan); provides a base year assessed value for all properties; defines start and termination dates; projects TAD bonds; certifies conformity with comprehensive plan; and certifies that redevelopment would not occur without Redevelopment Plan.2. Designate the DDA as the organization responsible for implementing the Redevelopment Plan

Implement the new Town Center vision X X

1. Adopt preliminary guidelines to protect the character of the new Town Center (as described in the report) (Complete)2. Purchase additional properties (residential component) (Complete)3. Rezone property from Light Industrial to a district that allows mixed use, such as the TND (Not Started)4. Build infrastructure to support development (Not Started)5. Develop neighborhood park (cost includes land cost) (Not Started)6. Build new green area/park center with loop road (Not Started)7. Develop and advertise a development RFQ that includes design guidelines for approximately 46 townhomes; 12 for-sale lofts; and 35,000 square feet of mixed-use storefront retail office (Complete)

Preserve existing environment X

1. Prepare guidelines to preserve the tree canopy along public right-of-way2. Preserve existing two-lane roadways with design guidelines that promote a grid network pattern3. Expand existing tax abatement program for non-historic existing properties willing to renovate buildings in accordance with standards

Clarify and streamline existing zoning regulations X X X

1. Include shared parking requirements in the ordinance with bonuses related to reduced parking requirements (Complete)2. Establish maximum square footage requirements in the Downtown Historic District (Not Started)3. Eliminate single ownership requirements for mixed-use developments (Complete)4. Create a form-based design guidebook that incorporates streetscape recommendations, shared parking requirements, access management, historic preservation, architectural controls, and site requirements (based on preliminary guidelines included within this report) that would override existing zoning within the Downtown Historic District (Underway)

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Economic Development Market the Downtown X

1. Provide for additional City staff to act as a downtown coordinator and to assist with litter control, maintenance 2. Create and maintain a downtown web site that provides information on companies in downtown Holly Springs, upcoming events, maps to downtown, etc. (link to existing web site)3. Create collateral materials that would be available at City Hall and/or other locations that tout the strengths of the location and strengths of doing business in Holly Springs

Help Create the Market X

1. Develop a public greenspace with streetside retail surrounding it, thus forming a place where the community can gather 2. Provide on-street parking (new roads) in front of retail uses to enhance marketing3. Enhance wayfinding to create greater visibility for new Town Center4. Create opportunities for housing in town center area

Capitalize on Market Trends X

1. Tie the civic uses in with a public park and a vibrant town center village across Hickory Street2. Create opportunities for:* small-lot homes in the downtown area ($100,000 - $250,000)* attached townhouses priced below $200,000* apartments above retail (between $550 and $1,000)* convenience-goods stores (drugstores, florists) and local restaurants/bars* offer price-alternative office space ($14-$16 per square foot)* new office-serving retail uses (copy services, office supplies)

Get Development Ready X1. Assemble remaining three properties2. Streamline development approval processes (greentaping) for the new town center site

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Cherokee County Fire Station #8 Hickory Road 907.02 0 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Daniel's Body Shop & Wrecker Svc 90 Hickory Flat Hwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

AC Sanitation 6175 Hickory Flat Hwy, Ste. 110-321 907.02 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Pathway Internal Medicine 120 Hickory Rd 907.02 0 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Rack Men Equipment Co., Inc 411 Hickory Rd., Ste. E 907.02 0 0 0 25,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Flexible Assembly Services & Test, Inc. 411 Hickory Street 907.02 0 0 0 0 4,000 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Advanced Metal Fabrication Inc 411-C Hickory Street 907.02 0 0 0 0 3,500 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Creating Memories Boutique Inc. 115 Palm Street 907.02 0 0 0 0 800 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Field Services, Inc. 135 Palm Street 907.02 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Donley's Music 95 Palm Street, Ste A 907.02 0 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

R&D Home Repair 103 Holly Dr. 907.02 0 0 0 0 788 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

MRV Recording Studios 520 Holly Lane 907.02 0 0 0 0 689 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Harper Enterprises 1000 Holly Lane 907.02 0 0 0 0 752 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Krainik Construction 970 Holly Lane 907.02 0 0 0 0 897 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

ASIF Enterprises DBA Holly Springs Marathon 2619 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 0 3,500 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Salon Next Door 2260 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Linton Furniture Shop 2529 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Needle -N- Thread II 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy, Ste 140 907.02 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Holly Springs Academy 2941 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Atlanta Auto Access 2945 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Martin Survey Associate, Inc. 3005 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

D&D Manufacturing Co Inc./D&D 3008 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Autosmart USA, LLC 3658 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 800 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

U-Save Auto Sales 2493 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Pine Crest Motor Lodge 2230 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Boyd Family Chiropractic 2740 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 2500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Creative Cuts 2740 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 5000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Holly Center Chiropractic 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy, Ste 110 907.02 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

R.S. Webb & Associates 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy, Ste 200 907.02 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

RC Carpet and Upholstery 2945 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Richards Lighting Center, Inc. 3000 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,800 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Platinum Development Group, Inc. 3073 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,400 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Platinum Construction Service, Inc. 3073 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

RSW Music 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy, Ste 200 907.02 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Wood Moore Services 2689 Holly Street 907.02 0 0 0 6,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Eddie's Paint and Body 3019 Holly Street 907.02 0 0 0 30,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Quiltin' Time 3075 Holly Street 907.02 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Herb Shop & Healing Center 161 Jackson Street 907.02 0 0 0 2458 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Package Depot 4088 Holly Springs Pkwy. 907.02 0 0 0 3500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Los Ramirez Grocery 4088 Holly Springs Pkwy. 907.02 0 0 0 2500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Quality Transmissions 2841 Holly Springs Pkwy. 907.02 0 0 0 15,632 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Fibercraft Inc. 411 B Hickory St. 907.02 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

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Holly Springs Marathon 2619 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 5,200 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Stuff N Storage 2820 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 12,320 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Southwind Motorcycles 3865 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 5,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Holly Springs Car Wash Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 2,258 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Sanders Enterprises 113 Childers Road 907.02 0 0 0 3,548 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

RC Carpet and Upholstery 2945 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 6,548 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

D.Decker Printing Company 2258 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 2,858 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Jendayi's Atlanta Belly Dancing Studio 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 3,569 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Trend Setters Hair Salon 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Hot Melt Technologies Inc. 2258 Holly Springs Pkwy. 907.02 0 0 0 3,598 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Big Red ATV and Equipment Repair 2845 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 8,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Pawlished Pet Grooming 2800 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 4,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Liberty Invest of Ga. LLC 2258 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Pilar Cosmetics 2260 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 1,100 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Little River Cigar Company 95 Palm Street, Ste A 907.02 0 0 0 2,500 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

Adcock Pest Control 2547 Holly Springs Pkwy 907.02 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 0 Completed N/A N/A Brantley Day 770‐345‐5536

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Attachment C: 2010-2015 Holly Springs LCI Action Plan & Resolution

Transportation Projects

DescriptionType of

ImprovementEngineering

YearEngineering

Costs ROW Year ROW CostsConstruction

YearConstruction

CostsTotal Project

CostsResponsible

PartyFunding Source Local Source &

Match Amount

Install streetscapes on both sides of Holly Springs Parkway, from Police Dept. to Crossroads School (LCI Trans) Pedestrian 2010 $135,000 2011 $200,000 2012 $2,000,000 $2,335,000 City City/TIP

SPLOST/General Fund 20%

Install streetscape on the north side of Hickory Road from Palm Street to Hickory Springs Industrial (LCI Trans) Pedestrian 2010 $65,000 2011 $50,000 2012 $553,000 $668,000 City City/TIP


Install decorative streetlights along the LCI Transportation streetscapes project Pedestrian 2010 N/A 2011 N/A 2012 $300,000 $360,000 City City/TE


Install Barrett Springs multi-use trail segment Multi-Use 2010 $40,000 2010 $10,000 2010 $125,000 $175,000 City City/DNRSPLOST/General

Fund 20%

Plan and engineer a solution to the intersection of Hickory Road and Palm Street, possibly re-routing Palm Street. Roadway 2010 $50,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A $50,000 City City/LCI


Implement the plan to resolve the Palm Street & Hickory Road intersection. Roadway 2010 N/A 2011 $500,000 2012-2013 $500,000 $1,000,000 City City/Grants


In concert with roadway improvements, pave wider shoulder (4') with striping to accommodate bicycles Bicycle 2010-2015 $200,000 2010-2015 $50,000 2010-2015 $500,000 $750,000 City City/Grants


Connect multi-use trails with bicycle lanes at practical nodes Bicycle 2010-2015

Incorporated into Bicycle/Trail

Costs 2010-2015

Incorporated into Bicycle/Trail

Costs 2010-2015

Incorporated intoBicycle/Trail

Costs

Incorporated intoBicycle/Trail

Costs City City/GrantsSPLOST/General

Fund 20%

Preserve land surrounding the depot (community center) for future parking Transit 2010-2015 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A City City


Participate in transit opportunities with rail and bus as the infrastructure expands Transit 2010-2015 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A City City


Engineer Industrial Connector Roadway from Hickory Road to Holly Springs Parkway Roadway 2011 $500,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A $500,000 City City/TIP


Install Holly Springs Parkway/Railroad/Sewer Easement multi-use trail segment Multi-Use 2011 $50,000 2011 $10,000 2012 $250,000 $310,000 City City/Grants


Construct a new green area/park center with loop road Roadway 2011 $10,000 2012 N/A 2011 $250,000 $260,000 City City/Private


Install streetscape on the south side of Hickory Road from Palm Street to Hickory Springs Industrial Pedestrian 2012 $65,000 2013 $60,000 2014 $665,000 $790,000 City City/TIP


Install Taylor's Farm multi-use trail segment Multi-Use 2012 $25,000 2012 $5,000 2012 $250,000 $280,000 City City/GrantsSPLOST/General

Fund 20%

Extend streetscapes on Holly Springs Parkway to study area limit Pedestrian 2013 $70,000 2014 $75,000 2015 $350,000 $495,000 City City/LCI


Install remainder of multi-use trail, extending segments as funding is available Multi-Use 2013 $150,000 2014 $50,000 2015 $500,000 $700,000 City City/Grants


Install standard GDOT "Share the Road" and "Bike Route" signs along on-road bike routes-Hickory Road, Palm Street, & Holly Springs Parkway Bicycle 2013 $1,000 2013 N/A 2013 $2,500 $3,500 City City/Grants


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Close Jackson Street and create a pedestrian mall Pedestrian 2014 $50,000 2014 $0 2015 $250,000 $300,000 City City


Extend Holly Street streescapes to study area limit Pedestrian 2014 $85,000 2014 $150,000 2015 $350,000 $585,000 City City/LCI


Extent Hickory Road streetscapes to study area limit Pedestrian 2014 $90,000 2014 $125,000 2015 $450,000 $665,000 City City/LCI


Acquire right-of-way for Industrial Connector Roadway N/A N/A 2012-2013 $5,000,000 N/A N/A N/A City City/TIPSPLOST/General

Fund 20%

Construct Industrial Connector with railroad flyover, signalized intersections at Hickory Road and Holly Springs Parkway, realigning the Hickory Springs Industrial Drive entrance and closing the P.Rickman Drive intersection at Jackson Street Roadway N/A N/A N/A N/A 2014-2015 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 City City/TIP


Conduct a transportation plan for downtown Roadway N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $50,000 City City/LCICity/LCI

Supplemental

$0

Totals $1,586,000 $6,285,000 $22,295,500 $25,276,500

Stormwater Projects

DescriptionType of

ImprovementEngineering

YearEngineering

Costs ROW Year ROW CostsConstruction

YearConstruction

CostsTotal Project

CostsResponsible

PartyFunding Source Local Source &

Match Amount

Acquire properties for master detention sites to support the town center development and additional development in the LCI Study Area Detention N/A N/A 2011 $500,000 N/A N $500,000 City City/Grants


Pursue the 319 Grant and other grant fundingsources to acquire land for master detention sites for the LCI Study Area Detention 2010 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $100,000 City City/Grants


Engineer and construct master detention sites selected Detention 2011 $100,000 N/A N/A 2012 $850,000 $950,000 City City/Grants


Totals $100,000 $500,000 $850,000 $1,550,000


Housing Projects/Initiatives

Description/Action Cost YearResponsible

PartyFunding Source

Study the feasibility of drafting an active adult housing ordinance $2,500 2010 City City

Provide housing opportunities within the LCI Study Area as the town center expands N/A 2010-2015 City City

Designate a walkable and accessible site within the LCI Study Area to support an activeadult community N/A 2011 City City

Other Local Initiatives

Description/Action Cost YearResponsible

PartyFunding Source

Draft and implement a revised overlay code for the LCI Study Area, beginning with the town center vision, produced at the 2008 Charrette $5,000 2010 City City

In conjuction with the form-based code, include architectural requirements, also visioned at the 2008 Charrette N/A 2010 City City

Draft a revised sign ordinance for the LCI Study Area $1,000 2010 City City

Continue existing and create new town centerspecial events N/A 2010-2015 City City

Re-establish the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), to continue to protect historic resources and champion preservation N/A 2010-2015 City City

Continue to develop pocket parks and trail nodes throughout the LCI Study Area $200,000 2010-2015 City City/Grants

Actively pursue and recruit private investors and developments for all phases of the town center project $10,000 2010-2015 City City/DDA

Construct Phase I of the new town center project, as visioned at the 2008 Charrette $5,000,000 2011 City/DDA City/Private

Construct city hall structure in Phase I of the new town center project $2,500,000 2011 City City/SPLOST

Design gateway entrance signs for Holly Springs Parkway, Hickory Road, and Holly Street $2,500 2011 City City


Create a town center development website, promoting economic development opportunities $5,000 2011 City City/DDA

Require a charrette for each new property of a certain size, proposed for development within the LCI Study Area N/A 2011-2015 City City

Seek supplemental funds to conduct additional city sponsored charrettes $50,000 2011-2015 City City/LCI

Install wayfinding street signage as the town center project develops $50,000 2011-2015 City/DDA City/Grants

Install gateway entrance signs into the LCI Study Area, town center $30,000 2011-2015 City City

Apply for and enter the DCA Better Hometown or Main Street Program $50,000 2012 City City/Grants

Hire a downtown program manager or DDA Executive Director $50,000 2012 City City/DDA

Implement the Tax Allocation District (TAD) already in place to fund infrastructure projectsin the town center $20,000 2013 City City/Bonds

Construct Phase II of the new town center project, as visioned at the 2008 Charrette $5,000,000 2013 City/DDA/Private Private

Create a seasonal town center farmer's market and/or flee market N/A 2013 City City

Expand the TAD, if practical, to include new project areas $50,000 2013-2015 City City

Construct Phase III of the new town center project, as visioned at the 2008 Charrette $10,000,000 2015 City/DDA/Private Private


Depot Park – Pocket Park

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Attachment D: LCI Study Area Improvement - Pictures

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Planning Realized: Above, the streetscape visioned for downtown, with the 2004 LCI Plan. Right, the streetscape installed in downtown with the Depot Park project, 2007.

Hickory Road, Holly Street, Holly Springs Parkway Alignment

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New Rail Crossing with Pedestrian Facilities

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Bracket Plaza Renovation: Signature Walk at Brackett Plaza

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Downtown Development Highlights 2004-2009

New retail center completed in the LCI Study Area, Pinecrest Road at Holly Springs Parkway (2006)

Left: The fire station was the first project constructed in the LCI Area. In conjunction with that project, this streetscape along the southside of Hickory Road (and below) was the first streetscape installed according to LCI Plan specifications (2004 – 2005).

New business in LCI Study Area – Little River Cigar Co. (2009)

Adcock Pest Services Headquarters, 2008 Baseball Field, Batting Cages

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City of Holly Springs Town Center District Boundary Map

Town Center District

Source: City of Holly Springs Future Development Map (FDM)

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Attachment E

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Attachment F: Holly Springs LCI Multi-Use Trail Masterplan

Documents

Holly Springs LCI