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Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Paul Drake, Director of Real Estate & TOC |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Jordan Swain, TOC Project Manager |
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Paul Drake, Director of Real Estate & TOC |
TITLE:
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Station Area Plans
- Farmington Frontrunner
- 1300 South TRAX
- Lehi Frontrunner
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the station area plans for Farmington Frontrunner, Ballpark, and Lehi Frontrunner be presented to the Local Advisory Council to receive recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
Farmington Frontrunner: The Farmington Frontrunner Station Area Plan was initiated by Farmington City, in collaboration with UTA, in 2020. Said plan was funded by the Transportation Land Use Connection (TLC) Program, facilitated by Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC). GSBS was selected as the project consultant through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, also facilitated by WFRC. This plan has officially been adopted by Farmington City.
Ballpark: The Ballpark (1300 South TRAX) Station Area Plan was initiated by Salt Lake City, in collaboration with UTA, in 2021. Said plan was funded by the TLC Program, in addition to a local contribution from Salt Lake City. GSBS was selected as the project consultant through a competitive RFP process, also facilitated by WFRC. This plan has officially been adopted by Salt Lake City.
Lehi Frontrunner: The Lehi Frontrunner Station Area Plan was initiated by Lehi City, in collaboration with UTA, in 2022. Said plan was funded by UTA, with a local contribution from Lehi City. Design Workshop was selected as the consultant through a RFB (Request for Bids) process, facilitated by UTA. This plan has been reviewed by the Lehi Planning Commission, has received a positive recommendation, and will be formally reviewed and possibly be adopted by the Lehi City Council on January 10th.
DISCUSSION:
Farmington Frontrunner: The subject planning area is comprised of two sub areas; the Station Park area, and the North Station Area north of Park Lane, the total area being 550 acres.
• It is recommended by the plan that the current UTA park & ride facilities be reduced from 853 to 264 structured parking stalls. Such a reduction will require further negotiations with UDOT, due to a reversionary clause contained in the respective deed.
Ballpark: The subject planning area covers an area approximately ½ mi from the 1300 South Ballpark TRAX Station. The following recommendations:
• The existing bus loop would be closed, and the existing park & ride stalls reduced and integrated into future transit-oriented development. The number of park & ride stalls to be integrated will be identified during a rigorous parking analysis, performed at a future time, when the property redevelops.
• As an alternative to the bus loop, it is recommended that infrastructure along 1300 South be enhanced to allow convenient and safe boarding and alighting for UTA patrons.
• The platform would be enhanced by adding side-loading platforms to the west and east of the existing platform. Doing so will create an---- intuitive and safer environment for UTA patrons.
Lehi: The subject planning area covers an area approximately ½ mi from the Lehi Frontrunner station, including areas recognized as Thanksgiving Point. The following recommendations:
• The existing bus loop would be closed, and the existing park & ride be reduced to approximately 300 stalls that are integrated into future transit-oriented development.
• It is recommended that the bus loop be reconfigured to allow future BRT routes to be properly integrated into future transit-oriented development in a way that makes them maximally accessible from both the development and Frontrunner Platform.
• Uses that are considered appropriate for the site are: 200 residential units, 270,000 Sqft. Office, and approximately 50,000 Sqft of Retail space.
ALTERNATIVES:
It is possible that modifications be made to any of the included plans prior to presenting them to the Local Advisory Council. Because these plans have been adopted by each respective city, doing so would likely require some formal amendment process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no immediate fiscal impact from these plans.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Farmington Station Area Plan
2. Ballpark Station Area Plan
3. Lehi Station Area Plan