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Normal Neighborhood PlanNormal Neighborhood Plan
Planning Commission Planning Commission
March 31, 2015March 31, 2015
Community Development Department
Original Land Use FrameworkOriginal StreetFramework
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Normal Neighborhood Plan Working Group
Recommended Land Use Framework
Land Use and Housing Density:
1.Housing Density gradation should move from
south to north. This would place higher density
development near the railroad tracks and within a
relativelyshortdistancetotransitlinesparksandrelatively short distance to transit lines, parks and
community facilities. This approach will also
protect the existing viewshed.
2.Zoning designations applied within the Normal
neighborhood area should be consistent with the
zoning of adjacent land within the City Limits, and
use zoning labels that are comparable to those
used in the rest of the city while recognizing the
Normal Neighborhood (NN) district.g()
3.Maintain option for neighborhood serving
businesses and services close to East Main St
near the northeast corner of the plan area.
Open Space:
1.Maintain the approach toward designation of
open space and conservation areas proposed in the
draft plan. The plan has been amended to allow
non-conservation open space to be relocated
Normal Neighborhood Plan Working Group
Recommended Open Space Framework
provided there is no reduction in areathrough a
minor amendment process. A reduction in area
would require a major plan amendment
2.Obtain a review of the final plan by the Parks
Department prior to adoption.
Design issues:
1.Maintain a maximum building height of 35 feet.
2.Encourage the development of clustered housing
that integrates with open space and respects the
viewshed.
3.Provide for a smooth transition between adjacent
developments to promote neighborhood
cohesiveness, provide open space in a coordinated
manner, and secure an efficient circulation system.
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Transportation:
1.The local neighborhood street network should
incorporate multiple connections with East Main St
as shown, and maintain the Normal Collector as
designated in the draft plan.
Normal Neighborhood Plan Working Group
Recommended Street Framework
designated in the draft plan.
2. Local neighborhood streets should be aligned
to provide a grid pattern, including clear east-west
connections.
3. Pedestrian and bicycle pathways are critical,
especially as a means to connect residents with
the middle school and the existing bike path.
4. Perimiter transportation improvements,
including the railroad crossing and improvements
to East Main St., are integral and should proceed
in concert with development.
Street Framework Changes
Original ProposalRevised Proposal
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Land Use Framework Changes
Original ProposalRevised Proposal
Housing Density Changes
Previous Land Use Designations
(4/2014)
Revised Land Use Designations
(3/2015)(3/2015)
ZoneDensity ZoneDensity
NN-015 units per acre NN-1-54.5 units per acre
NN-0210 units per acre NN-1-3.57.2 units per acre
NN-0315 units per acre NN-1-3.5-C13.5 units per acre +
mixed-use
NN-03C15 units per acre +
mixed-use
NN-213.5 units per acre
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Normal Neighborhood Plan Vicinity
Revised plan
Normal Neighborhood Plan Working Group
Next Steps
•Normal Neighborhood Plan Working Group Update
(4/15/2015)
•Planning Commission Public Hearing (4/28/2015)
•City Council Public Hearings (5/19/2015 & 6/16/2015).
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Appendix
Code sectionChange proposed
18.3.4.030 C.1 Added“A change in the Plan layout that provides an additional vehicular access point onto
East Main Street or Clay Street.” as a major amendment requiring a Type II public hearing.
18.3.4.040 A.1-4 Modified Land Use designations to NN-1-5, NN-1-3.5, NN-1-3.5-C, and NN-2. Additionally
changed the definition of NN-1-3.5-C to state “multiple compact attached and/or detached
dwellings”instead of “multiple dwelling units”.
18.3.040 TableModified Land Use designations to NN-1-5, NN-1-3.5, NN-1-3.5-C, and NN-2. Noted the
CottageHousingresidentialuselineisprovidedasaplaceholdertobeconsistentwithUnifiedCottage Housingresidential use line is provided as a placeholder to be consistent with Unified
Land Use Ordinance when amended.
18.3.050 TableIncluded newly adopted dimensional standards (ULUO) for:
Minimum Front Yard to an unenclosed front porch -8ft. or width of a public easement
whichever is greater
Maintained 35ft or 2.5 story maximum height. (An increase to 40ft or three-stories
through a conditional use permit process was recommended by the Planning Commission
but not recommended by the working group.
Amended Maximum Lot Coverage percentages downward to match comparable city
zones (NN-1-5 = 50%, NN-1-3.5= 55%, NN-2 = 65%)
Amended Minimum Required Landscaping percentages upward to match comparable city
zones (NN-1-5 = 50%, NN-1-3.5= 45%, NN-2 = 35%)
Amended Minimum Outdoor Recreation Space requirement for NN-1-3.5 to match
comparable city zones (NN-1-3.5 = not applicable)
18.3.4.060 B. 2Cottage Housing standards were amended to note the requirements and applicable density
bonuses are pending ULUO amendments.
18.3.4.075Added a placeholder section to accommodate any future provisions relating to the
establishment and applicability of an advance financing district within the area.
Complete ordinanceCorrected numerous references to the final adopted ULUO section and subsection numbering.
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