The American Legion Post 139 Development Project · 1/7/2019 · The American Legion Post 139 Development Project. SPRC 3. Site Plan #439 3445 Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia

The American Legion Post 139 Development Project

SPRC 3Site Plan #4393445 Washington Blvd.Arlington, Virginia 22201

January 7, 2019

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Special GLUP Study Plus

Special GLUP Study Principles

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Study Recommendation Page Compliance CommentPrinciple 1 – Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed Use 35 Complies Project is a mix of uses, with below

grade parking and solid streetwallPrinciple 2 – Transitions to Adjacent Residential 36 Complies Project steps down towards adjacent

residential and is highly articulatedPrinciple 3 - Reinforce Residential Character of the Neighborhood

37 CompliesDesigned so that residential abuts residential. Step downs provide a transition to the adjacent single family

Principle 4 – Enhance the Streetscape 38 Complies

American Legion provides a retail equivalency on the Washington Boulevard façade. American Legion is retained.

Principle 5 – Adequate On-Site Below Grade Parking 39 Complies

All parking is below grade and the amount of parking is adequate for these types of uses.

Principle 6 – Balance the Creation of New Streets 40 Complies The design addresses the connectivity

recommendations in the Study.Principle 7 – Incorporate Pedestrian Circulation, Preserve Trees and Provide Indoor and Outdoor Recreation 41 Complies

Pedestrian circulation through and around the site complies with the Study. Trees are preserved to the extent possible. No public indoor or outdoor spaces called for in the Study are on this site.

Principle 8 – Provide a Mix of Market Rate and Affordable Housing

42 CompliesAll units are affordable, and a certain percentage will be set aside for veterans

Special GLUP Study Principles

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Study Recommendation Page Compliance Comment

Principle 9 – Support Modernization to Important Civic Facilities

43 CompliesThe Legion will occupy new quarters on the site that will be much more conducive to serving active military and veterans.

Principle 10 – Preserve and Respect the Ball Family Burial Ground

44 N/AThis project has no impact on the Ball Family Burial Ground.

Principle 11 – Design Projects to Continue Development Pattern Where Density and Height Transition to Lower Density Residential

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Building meets or exceeds that Study’s recommendation in this regard.

Principle 12 – Vertically Mix Residential Space Above Institutional Uses

46 CompliesAmerican Legion occupies the ground floor along Washington Boulevard with residences above.

Principle 13 – Manage Additional Transportation Demands

47 CompliesBike parking for residents and visitors is provided, and a Transportation Demand Management strategy is being developed.

Principle 14 – Encourage Consolidation of Smaller Parcels 48 N/A

Principle 15 – Thoughtfully Design All Facades to Enhance the Pedestrian Experience 49 Complies

All façades, whether facing sidewalks or paths, have been designed with the pedestrian experience in mind. Parking and loading accesses are minimized and are attractively detailed.

Study Recommendations

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Study Recommendation Page Compliance Comment

Circulation and Public Space

51 Complies This project provides the recommended connections pedestrian and vehicular connections and intersection improvements. There is no public space identified for this parcel

Building Height and Form 53 Substantially Complies

The step downs recommended in the study are provided. The building is 7 floors. The building height exceeds the recommend 80 foot maximum by 2 feet, 2 inches which accommodates the extra height needed for the Legion and the clear height for the loading areas.

Land Use Concept Plan 54 Complies This is a residential use with the Legion providing retail equivalency on Washington Boulevard

Site Plan

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View from Washington Blvd.

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Residential & Garage Entry

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Views towards 12th Rd

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Northern Linear Park

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Top: View from northwest corner looking east towards linear park and south towards Washington BlvdRight: View from northwest corner looking west towards 12th Rd

Garage Exit View

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Fencing Examples

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Headlights Study

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Proposed Transformer Location

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Proposed Transformer Location

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Transformer Location

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Alternative Transformer Location

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Landscape Plan

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Washington Blvd.

OSTRYA VIRGINIANA / AMERICAN HOPHORNBEAM

QUERCUS BICOLOR / SWAMP WHITE OAK

QUERCUS PHELLOS / WILLOW OAK

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree,Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)Mature Height: 50-60 feetMature Width: 50-60 feetLight Expsosure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree,Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet)Mature Height: 25-40 feetMature Width: 15-40 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree,Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)Mature Height: 40-75 feetMature Width: 25-50 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Landscape Plan

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Washington Blvd.

GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS/ THORNLESS COMMON HONEYLOCUST

CLADRASTIS KENUKEA / AMERICAN YELLOWWOOD

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Shade tree,Size Range: Medium tree (30-40 feet)Mature Height: 30-40 feetMature Width: 40-55 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Shade treeSize Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)Mature Height: 60-80 feetMature Width: 60-80 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Landscape Plan

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Washington Blvd.

ACER RUBURUM / OCTOBER GLORY MAPLE

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: North AmericaLandscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree,Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)Mature Height: 40-50 feetMature Width: 30-40 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

NYSSA SYLVATICA / BLACK GUM

Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)Native Locale: Eastern North AmericaLandscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree,Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)Mature Height: 30-50 feetMature Width: 20-30 feetLight Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)

Transportation

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Circulation and Public Space Concept Exhibit

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Per Special GLUP Study Plus

• “Walker’s Paradise” – Walkscore of 92• Approximately 5-6 minute walk from

Virginia Square Metro• Served by 4 bus routes

• Well-connected pedestrian and bicycle network

• Improved streetscape along Washington Blvd • Highly accessible to public parks and facilities• Full-service grocer across the street

• TDM and Resident Services• Short- and long-term bicycle storage facilities

for residents and visitors• Resident access to Capital Bikeshare

Community Partners Program

• Meeting resident needs through parking management approach

Transportation Overview

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Parking Plan

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Unit Count and Parking

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Proposed Parking Ratio

Proposed Parking Ratio (w/o accessible and visitor spaces)

Residential Parking Guidelines (market)

Residential Parking Guidelines (affordable)

0.48 0.43 0.3 0.21 - 0.15

• Across the street from Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor• Consistent with Master Transportation Plan and Affordable

Housing Master Plan• Flexibility with conditions to enable more ADA spaces

Unit Mix

30% AMI 50% AMI 60% AMI 80% AMI Total Percent

1BR 8 18 22 0 48 30%

2BR 0 30 31 26 87 54%

3BR 0 4 9 12 25 16%

Total 8 52 62 38 160 100%

Percent 5% 32% 39% 24%

APAH Parking Study – Comparables

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Parking Study – Arlington Portfolio

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Total Parking Space Parking Ratio

Spaces Utilized at Max. Occupancy (12-3AM)

Parking Occupancy- Cars Parked/Unit

Arlington Mill901 S. Dinwiddie St. Arlington, VA 22204

122 117 0.96 110 0.90 Walk Score= 68%, Transit=57%, Bike=64%

.02 miles away to MetroBus and .01 ART bus yes

Arna Valley View2300 S. 25th St. Alrington, VA 22206 101 165 1.74 118 1.17

Walk Score= 66%, Transit=50%, Bike=82%

.02 miles away from ART bus; .36 miles to MetroBus

Barkalow2708-2718 N. Pershing Dr. Arlington, VA 22201

14 0 - 0 - Walk Score= 81%, Transit=62%, Bike=80%

ART bus and .02 miles away MetroBus

Buchanan Gardens926 S. Buchanan St. Arlington, VA 22204


.11 miles away MetroBus and ART bus

Calvert Manor1925-1927 N. Clavert St. Arlington, VA 22201 23 19 0.83 6 0.26


.06 Miles to MetroBus and .11 ART

Cameron Commons2036-2040 N. Cameron St. Arlington, VA 22207 16 17 1.06 11 0.69


.2 miles to MetroBus; .22 miles away ART

Columbia Grove1010 S. Frederick St. Arlington, VA 22204 208 173 0.83 163 0.78


.01 miles to ART; .08 miles to MetroBus

Courthouse Crossings1410 N. Scott St. Arlington, VA 22209


.13 miles to MetroBus; .22 miles away ART; .4 miles away Courthouse Metro Station

Fisher House 1111 N. Kenilworth St. 1211-1201 N. Kennebec St. 5701 N. 11th Rd. Arlington, VA 22205

33 0 - 0 - Walk Score= 62%, Transit=42%, Bike=76%

.14 miles away MetroBus and .65 miles away ART bus

Leckey Gardens2031-2037 N. Woodrow St. Arlington, VA 22207 40 43 1.08 28 0.70


.12 miles away to MetroBus and .12 ART bus

Marbella1301 N. Queen St. Arlington, VA 22209 134 84 0.63 62 0.46


.04 miles away to ART bus and .05 to MetroBus

Parc Rosslyn (AFF)1531 N Pierce Rd, Arlington, VA 22209


.1 to MetroBus and .43 miles to Rosslyn Metro and .45 miles to Clarendon Metro

Queens Court*1801-1805 N. Quinn St. Arlington, VA 22209


.05 ART bus, .14 MetroBus, and .43 Miles away from Rosslyn Metro and .45 Courthouse Metro Station

The Springs555 N Thomas St, Arlington, VA 22201


.02 MetroBus, .5 Miles ART bus, and .5 Miles from Ballston Metro yes

Average of the Average utilization 0.78 0.55*Parking data for Queens Court obtained when building was fully occupied

TOTAL Units

Property Walkability, Transit, Bike Score*

Proximity to Metro and Bus

Parking Ratios

Current TDM measures at the site

DemandSupply

Project Name Address

Construction Plan

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Construction Plan*

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*Subject to change

Construction Plan*

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*Subject to change

Operations

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Residential – Affordable Housing

• Housing will be 50% Veterans preference• Creating partnerships to bring Veterans services and programs onsite for the future residents:

• VA Department of Veterans Services• American Legion organization, both statewide and national• Volunteers of America Chesapeake• Serving Together• Joint Base Fort Myer/Henderson Hall• Arlington Department of Human Services• MVAC• And others

• Building relationships to facilitate referrals and outreach• Creating unique marketing plan for Veterans

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Civic – American Legion

Operations & Maintenance• Current operating schedule: 10am – 6pm• Future Activities On-site

• Conducting assessment of local veterans’ critical needs• In discussion with Veterans groups to provide:

• Educational/workforce trainings• Health and wellness services (art/music studies, workout/yoga classes)• Navigation services (legal or financial aid, mental health support), etc.

• Will include multi-purpose, flexible, accessible spaces, e.g. meeting space for civic associations, commissions, community groups (Scouts), and/or school groups

• Commercial kitchen

• Special events • May also be available for retirement parties or other social

events, either by the military or community members36

Early Interior Floorplan

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• Initial test fit of new Post 139 space from early 2018• Hired an interior designer to determine best use and flow of

space in late 2018

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*Illustrative only. Final design will change.

• Researched examples of Legion Post revitalization efforts across the nation.• Continuing to explore needs of today’s Vets to best serve local community.• APAH and Legion visited model veterans housing projects across the

country:• Victory Gardens (CT): Veterans-priority mixed-income supportive and affordable

housing• Liberty Landing (NY): Housing for veterans and low-income individuals• Liberty Village (NY): Permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans and

veteran families• John and Jill Ker Conway Residences (DC): mix of affordable, veterans, and

supportive housing, with extensive services for residents

Services and Housing Models

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Image via UrbanTurf Image via Wall Street Journal

Thank you!APAHNina JanopaulCarmen RomeroRyan Nash

American Legion Post 139 Gorove/Slade Bill Fahey Dan VanPeltDan DonahueBob Romano

DCS Walter L. PhillipsStephen Saff Karen WhiteRobert Atkinson Antonette Isherwood

Bean Kinney & Korman LandDesignJon Kinney Jason GranadoMatt Weinstein

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The American Legion Post 139 Development Project · 1/7/2019 · The American Legion Post 139 Development Project. SPRC 3. Site Plan #439 3445 Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia