TO: Local Advisory Council
THROUGH: Carolyn Gonot, Executive Director
FROM: Mary DeLoretto, Chief Service Development Officer
PRESENTER(S): Paul Drake, Director of Real Estate and TOD & Jordan Swain, TOD Project Manager
TITLE:
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Resolution AR2021-06-01 Approving the Updated Station Area Plan for Ogden Central Station
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Resolution
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution AR2021-06-01 to approve the amended Station Area Plan (SAP) for Ogden Central Station and forward to the Board of Trustees with a recommendation for approval
BACKGROUND:
Ogden Central Station Area Plan: “Ogden Onboard” was originally adopted by UTA in the first quarter of 2019. The plan was organized as part of the overall economic analysis of the Ogden-Weber State University Bus Rapid Transit route. Since the completion of Ogden Onboard, Ogden City has been actively engaged in several planning efforts, including “Make Ogden”. Make Ogden provides detail regarding the future of the Central Business District, as well as the downtown in general. The proposed amendment reconciles Ogden Onboard and Make Ogden, and provides a detailed vision and implementation plan for the properties around the historic Union Station building.
DISCUSSION:
Ogden Central SAP Amendment No. 1: Ogden City is poised for substantial amounts of economic development. With this amendment in place, the property controlled by UTA will be better incorporated into the City’s economic development vision. The vision contained in the proposed amendment describes how UTA may preserve its transit-critical functions within the station area, while allowing for transit-oriented development throughout the district. This amendment provides UTA sufficient direction to pursue a qualified development partner.
ALTERNATIVES:
UTA may work with consultants to further refine the recommendations. Any additional work will add cost to the contracts and delay to the overall programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ogden Central SAP: The proposed amendment will better position UTA and the City to coordinate the redevelopment of the station area in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution AR2021-06-01