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Home My WebLink About03232010 PATTERN BOOK PRESENTATIONTHE PATTERN BOOK PROJECT Olin L. Walden, Housing Development Coordinator Project Manager WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT ~, ~~ ~~~~ Of p~.R ~k~ti~~+-.~ Interns: Valecia Wilson, Spencer Ferguson, Walter Harris IV, Daniel Robinson why and how the City of Virginia Beach Pattern Book came about Pattern Book Inception Timeline • September 2005: City Council authorizes the Planning Commission to study the City's existing Development Ordinances and recommend changes Assist in preserving the character and value of neighborhoods and housing ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :~ ;~ ~ `~~ ~~ ~ Inception Timeline (cont'd • January 200: Workforce Housing (WFH) Subcommittee report recommends ways to preserve and enhance existing :~ f. L housing and neighborhoods: Tax incentives for owners of existing housing to promote reinvestment Neighborhood-specific guidelines for renovation A "design center" to assist owners/builders in renovations that are compatible with existing neighborhood character Provide help in obtaining financing and design assistance to residents Adopt a Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1 ~# 1~T~ ~ Inception Timeline (cont'd • January 2008: The Planning Commission Subcommittee on Preservation (Preservation Subcommittee) convenes Further develops recommendations of WFH Addresses affordability in new housing that is built in the city Addresses the preservation and enhancement of neighborhoods f. L ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ort x~ nre Planning Commission Preservation Subcommittee Membership • Committee Chairman: Ron Ripley • Council Liaison: Rosemary Wilson • Planning Commission Members: Joseph E. Strange Henry Livas • Department Of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Director: Andrew M. Friedman • Committee volunteers: Dan Baxter Carolyn McPherson Dan Brockwell Iva Nash Claudia Cotton Victoria Price Steve Lawson Chandler Scarborough Frank McKinney Frank Spadea Phil Shucet Mary Kay Horoszewski Planning Commission Preservation Subcommittee Membership (cont'd) Lead Staff Member: Lanitha Hudson Committee Staff Ron Angor Steve Herbert Jerry Banagan Pam Matthias Ron Berkebile Tom Pauls Jim Cervera Sharon Prescott Robert David Cheryl Smith Jasmin Dizon Olin Walden Barbara Duke Beverly Kay Wilson Preservation Subcommittee Report: • Vision Vibrant, well-maintained neighborhoods where all residents have the opportunity to obtain desirable, safe and affordable housing and enjoy a high quality of life • Housing Philosophy The preservation of affordability, the preservation and renewal of our existing housing stock and the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life in our neighborhoods are key goals of the City Excerpts from City of Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan ,August 2008 (Revised 8/26/08) aesthetic quality of the stable neighborhoods in the Primary Residential Area" Quality in the design, construction and rehabilitation of housing Housing and neighborhoods are available to a diverse range of people, including people of different culture, backgrounds, ages, races, capabilities, life stages, and Income Excerpts from City of Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan ,August 2008 (Revised 8/26/08) Preservation Subcommittee Report (cont'd • Principles (cont'd) Diversity, including the type, value and design of housing and neighborhoods, which, in turn help the City meet its goals for quality physical environment, family and youth opportunities and economic vitality Equal access to housing and neighborhoods Insuring affordability for a wide range of households Public involvement Use of voluntary processes in all aspects of our work Excerpts from City of Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan ,August 2008 (Revised 8/26/08) Preservation Subcommittee Report • Goals 0 To develop tools that promote incentives for the voluntary improvement of housing in Virginia Beach that preserve and enhance quality housing C011 t' CI and neighborhood character To develop city process that addresses neighborhood preservation and improvement on an ongoing, sustainable basis Excerpts from City of Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Plan ,August 2008 (Revised 8/26/08) Purpose of Pattern Book • To be a resource for the preservation, renewal and enhancement of homes and neighborhoods in Virginia Beach • To provide design recommendations for modifications to preserve, renew and enhance homes and neighborhoods • To develop a resource website geared toward anyone interested in housing and neighborhoods located in Virginia Beach Pattern Book Development Process Since January 2009, Pattern Book Project Manager, Olin L. Walden, Housing Development Coordinator and several 4th and 5th year architecture students and graduate interns have worked on The Pattern Book Project. • Studied election districts and planning areas • Researched architectural styles by neighborhood • Studied and cataloged architectural styles • Photographed detached single family homes • Researched lot configurations, characteristics, zoning and subdivision regulations Pattern Book Development Process (cont'd • Studied and cataloged landscape and street patterns • Investigated specialty design and construction • Developed appropriate recommendations for home modifications • Developed proposed website format for online Pattern Book Site map, website structure, navigation and content Site Map Website Structure: Pattern Book Background and Instructions • Why Pattern Book was created • How Pattern Book is used • How Pattern Book was developed Website Structure: Housing Tools and Terminology • Residential zoning regulations chart • Diagrammed examples of lot layouts for each type of zoning • Matrix of architectural styles by election district • Defined list of key housing and architectural terms Website Structure: Home Style • For users who know the style for which they are looking • Includes a list of architectural styles with images Website Structure: Neighborhood Search •Search provides list of related neighborhoods •List links to neighborhood information •District page linked from each neighborhood page with district information Website Structure: Home Improvement Website Structure: Specialty Design Website Structure: Related Links Proposed Website Features: • Menu and search bar will be visible on every page of the website to facilitate site navigation • Multiple ways to search for specific information • Neighborhood information, including links to civic organization websites on neighborhood pages • Click on highlighted terms for access to definitions from the online glossary Proposed Screen Shots t •y: i ~ ~ ~~R~! ~ ~~ ~ t ~~~~ ~~ ~~~~l~ ~ 7~/~ ~ ~~~ * ~~ • ~~ + ~~~ - • ~~~~~~ • ~~f s~~=~~ ~ f ir ^ ~/~~*iiM~lh~ * ~+IiiMS~i1a * diW~~ • • 1~~~ • • • ~~ 1 ~~.. ~ _ t •y: t •y: ~i'~ ~~4 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ {~ie~ ~ aid. • F~ dam ~ ~bl~d d~a lids .F~ d~ m nmled dde ~~~ • 1 ~r a ambled ~~ titt~ ~ ill at t •y: i~111~111r0i4 t •y: ~l'~I1C8~ ~~LZISi~I$'[G Fi~l~ C~ 8II~ ~~IC~ t •y: t •y: ~'~.~llll8i~ Wl"t~ 61 1' t •y: t •y: FC~CtB~ 6 Wl~ ~DTID~T6 ~ Ch1BTI1~1~ t •y: FG'd11~i~am~i With ~1 ~ t •y: yr~r~ld~i ~cces~~]e ~~4YGt - i~8~ tutr nor i0rilet 1~C i9 ~! A~CCB~~Ip 14 i~iCiB in bra Sample Election District and Neighborhood •Total population: 59475 • 5i~6 persons/ square mile •Median age: 32 years old •Median income: $ 59, iii •Primarily white collar employment •Average Home Value: $ 376,~io ~-v~-v~-v.homes.point2.com Rose Hall (Election District 3) Sample Neighborhood: ROCk Cf22k • Built in 198o's • History 81o homes built on streets that branch off of amain loop Designed to incorporate social activity as well as residences • Planned sub-division • Zoning: R-~.5 • Architectural Styles Craftsman (Bungalow) http: / /www,rockcreekhomes.ws/index.htm Rose Hall (Election District 3) Rock Creek • Neighborhood Characteristics Infrastructure • Curb and gutter drainage • Power lines underground • Streetlights are staggered On both sides of streets Streetscape • Streets allow for curbside parking with two-way traffic Secondary streets narrower than primary streets • Sidewalks On both sides of primary streets Either one or two on secondary streets • Small front yards • Medium trees in yards Other • Mailboxes on street • Attached and detached garages Street Sections T !`I a Photographs of Virginia Beach Homes Typical Neighborhood Home Designs Pattern Book website Development Continues Pattern Book Website Development Next Steps • Continue research of housing and neighborhood tools, terminology and home styles • Continue research of existing Virginia Beach neighborhoods, compile information and photos • Continue research of conventional and specialty home improvement design ideas, materials and methods of construction • Continue to make presentations to introduce and explain the Pattern Book Project • Complete and launch the Pattern Book Website Closing Comments or questions ' Thank you for your attention and participation. Contact: Olin L. Walden, Housing Development Coordinator Project Manager Phone: (~57) 385-5760 E-Mail: owalden @vbgov. com