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PublicReviewCommentsCommentsontheDraftWhalleyAvenueCorridorStudyarewelcome. Pleaseprovidecommentsby5:00PMFriday,July30,2010to:Email: [email protected]:SouthCentralRegionalCouncilofGovernments
WhalleyAvenueStudyCommentsAttn:Mr.StephenDudley
127WashingtonAve,4thFloorWestNorthHaven,CT06473
Preparedfor:SouthCentralRegionalCouncilofGovernmentsJuly2010
Preparedby:ParsonsBrinckerhoffwithFitzgerald&Halliday,Inc.
NOTE:Thisreportisformattedtoprinton11x17inchpaper.
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Exhibit24:CurrentZoning
Source:NewHavenZoningMap,updatedFebruary19,2010
CityofNewHavenZoningDistricts
Thefollowingzoningdistrictsareestablishedalongthestudycorridor. Theyareestablished
the
Zoning
Code
of
the
City
of
New
Haven
(Codified
through
Ordinance
No.
1598,
enact
September8,2009).
BADistrict(GeneralBusiness)
A predominantly retail oriented district that provides concentrations of convenience stor
specialtyshops,andservicesforadjacentneighborhoods.
BBDistrict(AutoSales)
Establisheszonesforthesaleofnewandusedvehiclesandexcludesnonrelatedusestopromo
thedevelopmentofautomobilesalesandrelateduses.
RM1District(LowMiddleDensity)
Protectslow
middle
density
areas
and
limits
dwellings
to
adensity
of
approximately
12
dwell
unitsperacre,andtononresidentialusestatgenerallysupportamiddledensityarea.
RM2District(HighMiddleDensityResidential)
Highmiddledensitydwellingsandlimitsdensitytoapproximately22dwellingunitsperacre,a
tononresidentialusesthatgenerallysupportamiddledensityarea.
ParkDistrict
Protectsareasthatarepubliclyorsemipubliclyownedanddesignatedaspublicparksandop
spaces.
CemeteryDistrict
Sets
aside
and
protects
areas
that
have
been
or
are
being
developed
predominantly
cemeteries.
RS1District(SpecialSingleFamily)
Preserves lowdensity residential areas by limiting the use of land and buildings within the
areastosinglefamilyhomes.
WhalleyOverlayDistrict
The Whalley Avenue Overlay District, which extends from Ella Grasso Boulevard (Route 10)
Sherman Avenue, was created to encourage the revitalization of this area and to reinfo
Whalley Avenue as a commercial corridor. Within the Overlay District, businesses fronting
WhalleyAvenuearelimitedtoallowedusesforBAzoningdistricts,withtheexceptionofcert
uses.Uses
that
are
not
allowed
include
pawn
shops,
auto
racing
clubs,
motels,
and
automob
repair and rental. The Whalley Overlay District also establishes design standards that a
intendedtopromotethisretaildistrict.
PDD(PlannedDevelopmentDistrict)
Aspecialdistrictthatallowslargetractstobedevelopedorredevelopedinanintegratedmann
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AmongthePlanningConsiderationsforHousingandNeighborhoodsare:
The citys neighborhoods have unique and organic qualities, which
contributetoaprofoundsenseofplaceandanagreeableurban living
environment.The
prevailing
land
use
pattern
is
aclassic
example
of
new
urbanist design philosophy (higher densities, pedestrian and transit
connections, highqualityaesthetics,etc.)
The citys most stable neighborhoods, in general, are pedestrian
oriented, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound. There are
walktowork options and convenience goods in accessible locations.
Communityservices,includingschools,parksandplaygroundsarewithina
reasonable walking distance of many homes. Treelined residential
streets,aswellasthesurroundingcommercialareas,enhancethisurban
environment.
This contextual urban environment is among the citys most important
assets and must be stewarded against inappropriate infill, conversions,
encroachmentsandotherpotentiallydeleterious/nuisanceinfluences.
Affordablehousingremainsan integralcomponenttothecityshousing
strategy.
As noted in the Comprehensive Plan, Over time, the encroachment of
incompatible urban design weakens the overall viability of the district.
(pg.V12)
The
Comprehensive
Plan
also
notes
that
The
citys
neighborhood
commercial districts are unique assets that must be stewarded from
incompatible suburbanoriented redevelopment. Design review and
targeted business development are prime issues for these districts.
Smaller,neighborhoodorientedcommercialdistrictsareessentialtothe
qualityoflifeinthecitysneighborhoods.
Thedevelopmentofnewretailusesislimitedbythelackofsuitable,large
developmentsitesalongWhalleyAvenue.Thereisanopportunityforinfill
development in retail centers along the corridor, particularly specialized
neighborhood orientedretail.
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Westville Village compared to the roadway segments leading to it was
identifiedasan issueofconcern. Nopedestriancollisionswerereported
during the time period 200608. Two crashes involving bicycles both
ridinginthewrongdirectionwerereported.
CollisionsElsewhereonWhalleyAvenue
The City of New Haven Provided a map of collisions reported at
intersectionscitywide in2008(Exhibit216). Thedatashowshighrates
of
collisions
at
all
intersections
between
Ella
Grasso
Blvd
and
OrchardStreet,aswellasatSperryStreet.
OtherConcernsIdentifiedthroughthePublicOutreachProces
A number of issues concerning the safety of pedestrians, bicyclis
motorists on the corridor were raised through the public ou
process.
Keyconcerns
raised
at
public
meetings
included:
Excessive traffic speeds throughout the corridor, but espbetweenHarrisonStreetandBlakeStreet(enteringWestvilleV
and between Fitch Street and Osborne Street. In both cases
travel lanes and lack of visual cues to alert the driver t
neighborhoodcontextarelikelycontributingfactors.
Lackofopportunities forpedestrianstosafelycrossWhalleyAand busier cross streets is a concern throughout the corridor
issue is discussed further in the subsequent section on pede
accommodations.
Red light running, including at West Rock Avenue as discpreviously.
Trafficconflictsanddifficultypositioning inthecorrect lanebeFountainStreetandFitchStreet.
Left turns to and from Whalley Avenue and the frequendriveways,particularlyeastofEllaGrassoBlvd.
Lackofbicycleaccommodation inconjunctionwithhighmotorvvolumesandspeeds.
Exhibit216:CollisionsatIntersectionsin2008
Source: Cit of New Haven
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BusstopsonWhalleyAvenuearelocatedincloseproximitytoeachother;
in some locations everyblock. Whilesuch frequency minimizes walking
distance to bus stop locations, it also increase bus travel times and can
reducetraveltimereliability. Eachstopalsodisplacesonstreetparkingas
wellto
reserve
access
to
the
stop
location
for
buses.
Exhibit223showsthedensityofbusstopsonWhalleyAvenue. A1000
foot shaded radius drawn around each stop shows those areas that are
within walking distance of bus stop locations and highlights the
redundancy of coverage in some locations. Green areas show inbound
bus stops (those on the south side of Whalley Avenue), while purple
corresponds to outbound (north side) bus stops. Darker shading
represents locations served by covered shelters, while lighter shading
shows areas served by uncovered bus stops. While most inbound bus
stops include shelters, only one shelter is provided in the outbound
direction.
Thecondition
of
shelters
is
poor
in
some
locations.
Exhibit223:WalkingDistancetoBusStops
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CONNE
TUT
COORDI
AT
SCALE 1"=60
60 120
HARRISON
STREETPHILPS
BKES
EXHIBIT 3-3
7 TV
P
P
Dw
P
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CONNEC
TIUT
CORI
A
SCALE 1"=60
60 120
WESTROCK AVE.
WET R
OCK A
VE
T OURA V
E
FOUNTAIN
ST. CENTRALAVE.
EXHIBIT 3-7
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P
P
Dw
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UT IAT
R
FITCHS
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WESTROCK AVE.
CONNEC
TICO
R
SCALE 1"=100
100 200
WET R
OCK A
V E
T.
JEWELL
ST.
EXHIBIT 3-9
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Dw
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ELLATGRBL
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CNNE C
OR
SCALE 1"=60
60 120
ELLATGRASSOBLVD.
ASSOBLVD.
AKEST.
BROWNELLST.
HOBARTST.
LANE
BIK E
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
LANE
BIKE
EXHIBIT 3-13
7 TV
P
P
DwP
1
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ELL AT .GR AS SOB LVD .
NORTONST .
SHERMANAVE.
M A NA V E
MES
W IN THROPAVE .
ELL SWORTHAVE.ARGONNE ST.
ORTHAVE
S CA LE 1"=150
150 300
EXHIBIT 3-16
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SHERMANAVE.
S
RYSH ER M AN A VE
H UDO N
T
CO U NT YT
ORCHARDST.
ORCHARDS
DICKERMAN ST.
S CA LE 1"=150
150 300
EXHIBIT 3-17
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P
1
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SHERMANAVE.
CHAPTER3CORRIDORRECOMMENDATIO
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SperryAveHoweSt(E3)
ThesegmenteastofSperryStreethasanarrowerrightofwayandfewer
driveways than locations to the west. Therefore, the proposed
recommendationsmaintaintheexistingfourlanecrosssectionandfocus
onimproving
streetscape
and
pedestrian
accommodations
(Exhibit
318).
Curb extension at Sperry Street, Dwight Street and Howe Street would
narrow the roadway and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians. A
newcrosswalkonthewestsideofHoweStreetwouldimprovepedestrian
accessacrossWhalleyandtotheBroadwaycorridor,thoughaccessfrom
WhalleyAvenuetothenorthsideoftheBroadwaycorridorisbeyondthis
studys project area and is not addressed. Study of this area with the
specific intention of strengthening pedestrianconnections between Yale
University,theBroadwaycorridorandWhalleyAvenueisrecommended.
As
with
elsewhere
in
the
corridor,
striped
parking
is
recommend.
Sidewalksandstreetscapearegenerallyinpoorconditiononthissegment
andmeritreplacementandupgrading.
Exhibit318:ConceptSketchWhalleyAvenue,SperryStreettoHoweStreet
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Appendix A: Public Meeting Summaries
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Yes, I think we could have fewer, better bus stops Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Other transit issues:
It would be nice to see how CT Transit could market itself for trips to Stop & Shop inAmity.
Pedestrian crossings Put in electric buses, trolleys, down the middle of Whalley
9. Other issues or ideas for addressing transportation concerns within t he corridor? Focus on making it like a European Boulevard. More trees, fewer lanes. Aesthetic consideration-Whalley Avenue oak trees are very attractive and soften the
avenue. It is barren in front of cemetery across from Edgewood Park. Shade trees areneeded on curb strip on cemetery side.
The bottleneck confluence of Goffe, Whalley, Dixwell. Not conducive to pedestrians. I would license small shuttle buses to run up and down Whalley all day, like the Sharifs
in Israel or dollar cabs in Brooklyn.
Do you live on or near W halley Avenue?
No Yes Yes Barnett St No Yes Near
Yes Yes, nearby Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Do you own a business on W halley Avenue?
No No No No, Fountain Yes No No No No Within 500 feet No No No
Yes
Do you work or go to school on or near Whalley Avenue?
No Yes No No No
No Fairly close Yes Yes Yes No No
Do you shop on W halley Avenue?
Used to at Shaws Yes Yes Yes No Yes Used to at Shaws Yes Yes
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