1 INTRODUCTION
27 CONCEPT & PLANNING
51 RECOMMENDATIONS
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NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
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OVERALL PLAN
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ACTION PLAN
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PURPOSE AND MISSION
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MAJOR THOROUGHFARE REVISIONS
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ACTION PLAN & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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PLANNING BACKGROUND
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REGIONAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP
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THE STORY
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SHELL ROAD
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WATERLINE EXHIBIT
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THE WHAT
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ZENITH AVENUE
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THE WHY
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4TH STREET
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THE HOW
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1ST STREET
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KILLEN LANE
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ENHANCEMENT FOCUS MAP
9 COMMUNITY INPUT & 9 BACKGROUND 10
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
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SHELL ROAD REALIGNMENT
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DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS
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MILLER PARK EXPANSION
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EVENT PHOTOS
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CEMETERY PRESERVATION
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SURVEY RESULTS
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CEMETERY CONSIDERATIONS
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WALKER PARK
14 INVENTORY & ANALYSIS 15
REGIONAL MAP
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NORTH LOT DEVELOPMENT
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PLAN AREA MAP
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HOUSING INFILL
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PHOTO INVENTORY
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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FUTURE LAND USE & MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN
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3RD STREET ACTIVATION
19 ZONING
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LIGHTING PLAN
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EXISTING PROPERTY CONDITIONS
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LIGHTING ZONES
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SIDEWALK ANALYSIS
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NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY
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OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS
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NEIGHBORHOOD LOGOS
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: MILLER PARK CONNECTION
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NEIGHBORHOOD WAYFINDING
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: KILLEN ENTRY SIGN
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: SHELL ROAD
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: NEW HOPE CEMETERY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
introduction
BELLAIRE
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Bellaire
The Bellaire Neighborhood is the northern most neighborhood in Temple. It is primarily comprised of single family, traditional brick homes. The manicured lawns and well maintained properties are an external sign of the pride of ownership held by the residents of this quiet community. The neighborhood is home to two popular Temple parks: Miller and Walker. As the northern most neighborhood in Temple, Bellaire is often the first place visitors see as they exit I-35 at North 3rd Street. This important inroad is heavily traveled, especially during events at the Mayborn Convention Center or the Cultural Activities Center, which both border the neighborhood. The residents of Bellaire are proud of their community and love to share the beauty with others as often as possible.
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NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
The City of Temple is dedicated to fostering cohesive, distinct, vibrant, safe and attractive neighborhoods, where citizens take pride and are engaged with their community. These objectives will be accomplished through the work of the City’s neighborhood team. Through a process of collaboration and communication, the City’s Neighborhood Team will strive to 317 ensure continued improvements to Temple’s neighborhoods, as well as access to a wide variety of housing types that are safe, accessible and affordable.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Northwest Hills
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
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Jackson Park
Central I-35 Midtown Temple Heights
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Birdcreek
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Working alongside residents in each neighborhood, our mission is to identify neighborhood concerns, values, vision and goals. Through this process, the City will develop long-range plans for each Neighborhood Planning District to include: • City Capital Improvement Projects • Private Investment & Economic Development Opportunities • Community Development Block Grant Projects A strong emphasis will be placed on improving the quality of life in each neighborhood while increasing access to affordable housing.
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PLANNING BACKGROUND The Bellaire Neighborhood District is one of 18 planning districts within the City of Temple. Each district plan has a similar planning process that is intended to complement the City’s Comprehensive Plan with a more focused effort at the neighborhood level. This plan looks at the existing conditions and engages residents to derive genuine information and direction from the neighborhood. While using the best practices for planning, the results of each plan define specific recommendations that are unique to each district.
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The Story
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BELLAIRE IS... NEIGHBORLY LONG STANDING STAGNANT ISOLATED The Bellaire Neighborhood is a quiet, friendly neighborhood that values community.
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THE WHAT
The mature trees and well kept homes of the Bellaire Neighborhood embodies the quintessential neighborhood of yesteryear. Many of the residents have lived there since the neighborhood was built.
The Bellaire Neighborhood is on the edge of disinvestment or reinvestment. This community has been well taken care of over the years but an investment of public improvements will allow this neighborhood to prosper and thrive going forward.
The Bellaire Neighborhood is the northernmost neighborhood planning district and lacks connection to relational land uses.
INTERCONNECT
INVIGORATE
CLEAR VISION
BUILD IDENTITY THE WHY
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PLACEMAKING • Create entry signs and monumentation at key locations to improve neighborhood identification. • Improve clarity in the plan area through unified materials such as wayfinding and street signage to help create a harmonious built environment. • Build upon Miller Park as a destination to establish a unique sense of place within Temple.
COHESIVENESS • Create improved connections to the North Arts District, east Temple, and Downtown to reduce the plan area’s sense of isolation. • Better integrate New Hope Cemetery and Miller Park with the neighborhood and school. • Establish pedestrian infrastructure network to improve walkability and connectivity within neighborhood and to the surrounding areas.
ACTIVATION • Use proposed connectivity improvements to encourage residents to better utilize existing amenities and appreciation of neighborhood character. • Strengthen 3rd Street appearance and function in providing neighborhood services that engage the plan area population. • Improve pedestrian and vehicle connections to the southern portion of the plan area reducing cutthrough vehicular traffic.
STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS This planning effort is intended to complement the focus areas and initiatives laid out in Temple By Design, the 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan. The strategic considerations identified above highlight key features of the plan area that are intended to help guide unique recommendations for the Bellaire Neighborhood. These resulting recommendations will be compiled into an Action Plan which include references to the specific Comprehensive Plan Initiatives they are intending to help realize. This planning effort includes a public engagement and visioning process to determine recommendations which ultimately lead to a series of corresponding capital improvement projects. 8
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Community Input & Background BELLAIRE
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Bellaire Census Block Groups Census Tract Block Group 1 Census Tract Block Group 2 Plan Area Boundary
Median Age Block Group 1, Census Tract 205
Median Age Block Group 2, Census Tract 205
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE A look into demographics will help frame the characteristics of the plan area’s population. That information can be used to guide recommendations for policies and changes to the built environment. This information is derived from the American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year for block groups 1 and 2, census tract 205, Bell County Texas. This information provides important context on the character of the plan area population. However, because these demographic geographies don’t exactly align with the plan area boundary, we can not provide a population estimate for the plan area alone. The combined population of the two block groups is 2,592.
Median Age
Population Breakdown by Age Cohort 85 years+
Race and Ethnicity
80 to 84 years 75 to 79 years
1.7%
70 to 74 years
2%
65 to 69 years 60 to 64 years 55 to 59 years 50 to 54 years
81.1%
15.2%
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Educational Attainment
Housing Rent vs. Own
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21.8% Rent
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Less Than High School
High School/GED
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15.9%
Some College/ Associates
Means of Transportation to Work
Bachelors or Higher
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Bicycle, Motorcycle, Other
Transit
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Financial Characteristics Block Group 1
Employment of Residents by Industry 1.5% 2.4% 4.6% 5%
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Financial Characteristics Block Group 2
$59,022
$42,969
Median Household Income
Median Household Income
28.3%
3.31%
7.6%
7.21%
Households Below Poverty Line
13.3%
Households Below Poverty Line
17.2%
DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS
13.6% Educational Services, Healthcare, and Social Assistance
Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accomodations, and Food Service
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
Manufacturing Retail Trade Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and Waste Management Public Administration
Employment in the fields of Agriculture were not reported.
Other Services Construction Information Wholesale Trade
The following are a few summary conclusions derived from reviewing the plan area’s demographics: • Population largest age cohort is 10-14 years, followed by 35-39 • With 20% of the population being 65 years old or older, when considering household characteristics, this group of population accounts for a substantial percentage of plan area housing unit occupancy • The neighborhood is predominately white and Hispanic ethnicity • Educational attainment of the plan area population is somewhat balanced, but still has a relatively high percentage of the population without a high school level education • The plan area predominantly consists of homeowners as opposed to renters • Plan area’s largest employers are Educational Services, Healthcare, and Social Assistance • 100% of the population commutes with car or truck DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
What is the biggest asset of your neighborhood?
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The planning process for the Bellaire Neighborhood was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Neighborhood Planning Team was challenged to develop alternative community engagement methods so that crucial feedback could still be gathered from the residents. After much thought and brainstorming, the group developed a virtual “Family TV Night” kick-off event in which the staff recorded a video to play on Facebook, YouTube and the City’s Government Access Channel 10. To get the word out about the event, the staff created a package for each household that included microwave popcorn, candy, crayons, surveys and an activity for the kids. The packages were delivered with instructions about how to tune in to watch the show, which was called NPD News (Neighborhood Planning District News). Residents were encouraged to return their surveys for a chance to win gift certificates for downtown merchants. A second show was recorded announcing the winners. The virtual kick-off event received many views and several surveys were returned.
SURVEY
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If you could change one thing about your neighborhood, what would it be?
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COVID-19 Impact The ability to conduct in-person public engagement was effectively eliminated because of disease preventions consideration. As such, the public open house event of the planning process was canceled. This event provides key contributions to public engagement as it raises neighborhood awareness, increases public survey participation, and provides an opportunity for information sharing directly from neighborhood residents. The planning team worked hard to make up for what was lost with door to door (socially distanced) solicitation, broadcast media, and social media outreach. 12
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EVENT PHOTOS
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Too Many Rental Units
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Gardening
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Housing Conditions
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Bird-watching
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Dog Walking
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Bicycling
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Block Parties/Neighborhood Events
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Affordability
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Preserve the Environmentally Sensitive
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Housing Variety
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Parks and Facilities Offerings for Disabled
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Not enough rental units
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Develop Signature Park Facilities
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Barriers to Homeownership
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Enhance Maintenance of Park Facilities
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Smaller Parks within Walking Distance
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Major Trails in Each Sector of the City
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Develop Large Indoor Sports Facility
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What transportation/pedestrian improvement would you like to see in your neighborhood?
Speeding
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Street Lights
Theft/Robbery
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Renovate Existing Pools
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Trails/Sidewalks
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Unsupervised Juveniles
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Renovate Existing Athletic Facilities
Curb and Gutter
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Drug/Alcohol Use
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Loud Parties
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Bike Lanes ADA Accessiblity
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Expand Programming
Fighting/Violence
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Gang Activities
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Landscaping Bus Stops Directional Signage
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What Code Enforcement issues affect your neighborhood?
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Acquire Additional Parkland
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What is your wish list for the neighborhood?
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Illegal Dumping
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Neighborhood Grocery
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Tall Grass / Weeds
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Drug Store / Pharmacy
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Fence Condition
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Retail
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Sidewalk Condition
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Medical Offices
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Once a week
Junk Vehicles
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Childcare
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The following are a few summary conclusions derived from reviewing the plan area’s survey: • A majority of survey respondents actively talk with their neighbors routinely. • Survey respondents generally feel safe in the neighborhood, with speeding being the most pressing How often do you have a friendly concern. talk/contact with your neighbors? • Walking/running is the most common leisure activity for survey respondents, followed by gardening, and then birdwatching. • Survey respondents feel that too manyEveryday rental units is the most significant issue facing the Once a week neighborhood. A few times a month
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Which of the following are safety issues within your neighborhood?
Renovate Existing Neighborhood Parks
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PUBLIC SURVEY TAKEAWAYS
In regard to the City's park system, which of the following actions are important to you?
What are the most significant housing issues facing your neighborhood?
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What leisure activities do you enjoy in your neighborhood?
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How often do you visit downtown? Never Few Times Few Times Every a Year a Month Week
Everyday
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SURVEY RESULTS
Renovate Existing Neighborhood Parks
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Inventory & Analysis
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Regional Map Plan Boundary
This exhibit provides a regional context for the plan area as well as important destinations such as schools, grocery, and parks & open space.
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Wildflower Country Club
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Vandiver School Western Hills Elementary School
Marvin Fenn Recreation Area
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Sammons Golf Course
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Whistlestop Park Scott and White Santa Fe Center Jones Park
Temple Downtown Core
Santa Fe Plaza Santa Fe Market Trail
Prewitt Park
Baker Field Wheatly Education Center
Ferguson Park
REGIONAL MAP
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Plan Area Boundary Jackson Park Neighborhood Garden District Neighborhood Plan Area Boundary
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This exhibit is intended to show the plan area boundaries and important points of interest. PLAN AREA MAP
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PHOTO INVENTORY
The images displayed on the right are taken from the Bellaire Neighborhood plan area. These images assist in providing context to the character of the neighborhood’s built environment. Images were selected to show neighborhood assets, concerns, opportunities, conditions, etc.
PHOTO INVENTORY
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MTP Class & Future Land Use
This exhibit shows the Future Land Use Plan and Major Thoroughfare Plan for the Bellaire Neighborhood from the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
Major Arterial Neighborhood Collector Community Collector Future Community Collector Existing Local Collector Trail Proposed Community Collector Trail Proposed Local Collector Trail Urban Residential Corridor Mixed-Use Residential and Neighborhood Services Regional Commercial
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FUTURE LAND USE & MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN
Zoning District
This exhibit shows the location and breakdown for the Bellaire Neighborhood zoning.
Single-Family 1 (SF-1) Two-Family (2F) Multi-Family 1 (MF-1) Multi-Family 2 (MF-2) General Retail (GR) Agricultural (AG)
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Property Conditions Vacant Parcel Commercial Parcel School Cemetery BNSF Railway Duplex Property
Parcel Rating: A-Rated Parcel B-Rated Parcel C-Rated Parcel D-Rated Parcel Bellaire District Boundary
This exhibit shows the conditions of properties in the neighborhood and provides an overview of residential structure health. A = Great Shape B = Minor Cosmetic Repair Needed C = Major Cosmetic Repair and/or Minor Structural Repair Needed D = Major Structural Repair Needed F = Structural Repair Needed Beyond the Worth of the Property and/or Dangerous Structure For examples of property conditions ratings see Appendix, Property Conditions
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Sidewalk Service Area Sidewalk Condition
This exhibit shows the existing pedestrian infrastructure and how it currently serves the Bellaire Neighborhood properties.
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Opportunities and Constraints
Improve pedestrian crossing over railroad track
Newer development with crowded streets
Parks/ Open Space
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Opportunity for monumentation
Jefferson Elementary School
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Walker Park
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Cultural Activities Center
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Mayborn Convention Center
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Lamar Middle School
Increase pedestrian accessibility along and across 3rd Street
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This exhibit reviewsNettles the Bellaire Neighborhood and highlights specific opportunities and constraints that Park are found within the plan area.
Miller Park Connection Miller Park is an important amenity for the Bellaire Neighborhood, however it lacks a strong connection to the surrounding community. Improving the existing entry to the park from Main Street to the North can help the neighborhood and park feel more cohesive. Overall Takeaways: • Improve park visibility from the street • Install lighting fixtures for safety and accessibility • Create a sense of arrival through signage and materials • Improve the transition from neighborhood to park • Typical Temple parks signage should be placed throughout Miller Park
BEFORE LOCATION KEY
SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES AFTER ANALYSIS SKETCH: MILLER PARK CONNECTION
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Killen Entry Sign The existing entry sign to the Bellaire Neighborhood is no longer visible due to the 3rd Street realignment. Improving the sign’s visibility and enhancing the landscaping around it would improve the sense of arrival to the neighborhood. Overall Plan Area Takeaways: • Sign is moved to front 3rd Street • Enhanced crosswalks and sidewalk connectivity • Landscaping is used to improve sense of arrival
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Shell Road Enhancement Shell Road is important to the Bellaire Neighborhood as a major connection to east Temple, as well as being the main entrance to Miller Park. Enhancements along this roadway would greatly impact the Bellaire Neighborhood and the connectivity throughout all of Temple. Overall Plan Area Takeaways: • A landscaped median leads to the Miller Park main entry • A sidepath follows Shell Road through Miller Park • Increased R.O.W. allows for street and sidewalk improvements to enhance safety
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New Hope Cemetery Improvements New Hope Cemetery is a large part of the neighborhood’s plan area. The cemetery is overgrown and the entry sign is in need of repair. This cemetery could become an asset for the community with a few minor enhancements. Overall Plan Area Takeaways: • Existing drainage swale to remain • Provide sidewalk with screening and trees along the perimeter of the cemetery • Repair the existing entry gateway • Better maintain lawn area of cemetery by mowing and manicuring
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Concept & Planning
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OVERALL PLAN
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Cultural Activities Center
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Mayborn This concept provides land use guidance for a Convention future for the Bellaire Neighborhood, starting Center with a new vision for Shell Road and 4th Street as a better connection to East Temple and Miller Park. The 3rd Street corridor is activated by neighborhood services and made safer through enhanced intersections and safe pedestrian crossings. Development is proposed at the northern part of the neighborhood that can better relate to the North Arts District.
Lamar Middle School
This exhibit shows a series of streets and establishes classifications to meet the needs of the Bellaire Neighborhood. The following are the key takeaways:
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• Shell Road is upgraded to a minor arterial. • A priority pedestrian corridor designation is established to improve focus on maintaining sidewalk infrastructure throughout the neighborhood that connects back to Miller Park and into the North Arts District. • Intersection enhancements along Shell Road and 3rd Street deal with improved safety along the plan area’s major and minor arterials and addressing safe routes to school considerations.
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Cultural Activities Center
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Plan Designations
Mayborn Convention Center
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Hillcrest Cemetery
ZENITH AVENUE
10'-0" Sidepath
10'-0" Planting Buffer
12'-0" Travel Lane
12'-0" Travel Lane
CHARACTER IMAGERY
8'-0" Median
12'-0" Travel Lane
12'-0" Travel Lane
10’-0” Planting Buffer
6’-0" Sidewalk
Miller Park 10'-0" Planting Buffer
12'-0" Travel Lane
12'-0" Travel Lane
TREE SHELL ROAD
Shell Road Reconfiguring Shell Road to become a minor arterial would provide improved access in and out of the neighborhood, as well as from east Temple into downtown. Additionally, it provides a more distinct southern boundary to the plan area.
CL
10'-0" Sidepath
4TH S
1ST STREET
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Minor Arterial with median
10TH STREET
92' Proposed R.O.W.
12'-0" Travel Lane
12'-0" Travel Lane
8'-0" Planting Buffer
Hillcrest Cemetery
Key Characteristics: • 4 travel lanes with turn lanes as needed • Sidepath through Miller Park • Landscaped median where appropriate • Improved access to Miller Park
80' Proposed R.O.W.
Shell Road
Minor Arterial without median SHELL ROAD
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CHARACTER IMAGERY
10TH STREET
ZENITH AVENUE
SHELL ROAD
Neighborhood Collector These streets are key routes in and out of the neighborhood. Creating a comfortable pedestrian realm along these streets is important to encourage walkability within the neighborhood. CL
5'-0" Sidewalk
5'-0" Planting Buffer
15'-0" Travel Lane
Zenith Avenue
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Neighborhood Collector
ZENITH AVENUE
Key Characteristics: • Sidewalks on both sides of the street • Meander sidewalk to preserve trees • Streets should balance vehicle traffic demands and pedestrian safety
15'-0" Travel Lane
60' Existing R.O.W.
5'-0" Planting Buffer
5'-0" Sidewalk
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Safety Fence
Miller Park 5'-0" Planting Buffer
8'-0" Parking
13'-0" Travel Lane
TREE SHELL ROAD
4th Street Extension Extending 4th Street through Miller Park to connect to Shell Road would improve access to the park for the Bellaire Neighborhood, as well as reduce speeding through traffic in the neighborhood by off-loading traffic from Zenith and Upshaw on to Shell Road.
CL
6'-0" Sidewalk
4TH S
1ST STREET
T
CHARACTER IMAGERY
10TH STREET
ZENITH AVENUE
13'-0" Travel Lane
60' Existing R.O.W.
5'-0" Planting Buffer
6'-0" Sidewalk
Quinteros Cemetery
Key Characteristics: • 2 lanes of through traffic with on-street parking on one side of the road • Sidewalks on both sides of the street where appropriate • Boulder barrier between the street and the sidewalk enhances pedestrian safety. • In key locations where safety and appearance concerns warrant consideration, the use of a ornamental fence recommended.
4th Street
4th Street
4TH STREET
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10'-0" Planting Buffer
15'-0" Travel Lane
15'-0" Travel Lane
60' Existing R.O.W.
1st Street
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1ST STREET
TREE SHELL ROAD
Bicycle Route 1st Street has a special designation as both a Neighborhood Collector and a Bicycle Route. The addition of street markings and signage will help to improve vehicle awareness of the bicyclist’s presence.
CL
5'-0" Sidewalk
4TH S
1ST STREET
T
CHARACTER IMAGERY
10TH STREET
ZENITH AVENUE
10'-0" Planting Buffer
5'-0" Sidewalk
Key Characteristics: • Visible street markings and signage as bicycle route • There should be no delineation of a designated bicycle lane. The desire is for the bicyclist to travel comfortably and at a safe distance from parked vehicle door zones • Maintain right-of-way to preserve landscape areas, street trees, and pedestrian environment
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1ST STREET
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CHARACTER IMAGERY
10TH STREET
ZENITH AVENUE
SHELL ROAD
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8'-0" Sidepath
Killen Lane
8'-0" Sidepath
5'-0" Planting Buffer 5'-0" Planting Buffer
15'-0" Travel Lane
15'-0" Travel Lane
15'-0" 60' Existing R.O.W. 15'-0" Travel Lane Travel Lane
60' Existing R.O.W.
Section A-A
5'-0" 5'-0" Planting Continuous Buffer Sidewalk 5'-0" 5'-0" Planting Continuous Buffer Sidewalk
Key Characteristics: • Enhanced landscaping for pedestrian experience • Intersection should highlight pedestrian presence and increase visibility • Sidewalks on one side of the road only • Meander sidewalks to preserve trees • Maintain continuous sidewalk on the same side of the street
CL CL
Killen Lane Section A-B
15'-0" Travel Lane 15'-0" Travel Lane
Priority Pedestrian corrridor Priority Pedestrian corrridor
15'-0" Travel Lane 15'-0" 60' Existing R.O.W.
Travel Lane
60' Existing R.O.W.
Priority Pedestrian Corridor The streets designated as a priority pedestrian corridor focus largely on the pedestrian experience. Sidewalks should be implemented along these streets and traffic-calming measures are appropriate.
5'-0" 5'-0" Planting Continuous Buffer Sidewalk 5'-0" 5'-0" Planting Continuous Buffer Sidewalk
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Focus Area
LOWER TROY RD
UNION AVE
Neighborhood Conservation
12TH
Active 3rd Street
ST
8TH ST
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1ST ST
This exhibit is intended to provide land use priorities and direction for the built environment by assigning the types of enhancement that should define future investment.
ENHANCEMENT FOCUS MAP
VIRGINIA AVE
Walker Park
1ST ST
VICTORY AVE
UPSHAW AVE
KILLEN LN
WELTON AVE
1ST ST
WALKER AVE
Mayborn Convention Center
Jefferson Elementary School
500’
E SHELL AVE
VICTORY AVE
Miller Park
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R
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YOUNG AVE
IN
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ZENITH AVE
4TH ST
MAIN ST
Cultural Activities Center
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Hillcrest Cemetery
4TH ST
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Neighborhood Conservation. The plan area’s residential composition is the strength and energy of the neighborhood. Efforts should focus on encouraging the continued vitality of the area’s residential properties.
Park and Memorial Zone. This area includes Miller Park and the plan area’s cemeteries, which when combined make up a sizable amount of open space. Joining planning, programming, and operation efforts of these areas has the potential to see benefits in amenity offerings and maintenance efficiencies improving the look and function of this portion of the plan area.
New Hope Cemetery
COLE AVE
MITCHELL DR
RUGGLES LOOP
10TH ST
BURNS AVE
SHELL AVE
Park and Memorial Zone
Lamar Middle School
Active 3rd Street. 3rd Street is currently a major arterial with abundant vehicle traffic. The existing commercial properties in their current state underserve the neighborhood residents, both from a neighborhood services and aesthetic standpoint. Efforts should be made around creating more neighborhood centric commercial offerings while providing buffering and improved compatibility to nearby residential properties.
3RD ST
Nettles Park
Park and Memorial Zone
SHELL ROAD REALIGNMENT NEW HOPE CEMETERY
10TH STREET
MEMORIAL GARDENS
COVERED BASKETBALL COURTS
QUINTEROS CEMETERY
4TH EET
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NEW PLAY FIELD
PROPOSED PARKING LOT
SHELL ROAD SOCCER FIELD
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200’
Shell Road Adjusting how Shell Road functions will be important to the overall connectivity of Temple in the future. The road realignment has created new spaces in need of programming, the image above identifies potential program elements. Key Characteristics: • Extension of 4th Street connects to Shell Road • Sidepath along Shell Road connects to other parts of the park and neighborhood • Street trees create a comfortable environment for both pedestrians and drivers • Traffic calming measures near park land on new streets
4th Street Park Road
Road Sidepath
Street Trees SHELL ROAD REALIGNMENT
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Park and Memorial Zone
MILLER PARK EXPANSION Miller Park is a community park that provides recreation opportunities, not just for the Bellaire Neighborhood, but most of north Temple. Upon finishing design and corresponding construction of Shell Road, the future of Miller Park will likely require a new master planning effort. This image shows the location of existing and potentially new program elements.
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Access. Realigning Shell Road and changing its designation to a minor arterial would allow for better traffic flow between the Bellaire Neighborhood, east Temple, and Downtown Temple.
MILLER PARK EXPANSION
Recreation Fields/Lawns. This configuration of Miller Park would allow for multiple recreation fields. These fields could be utilized by the school as well as neighborhood residents.
Parking. The existing parking lot at Miller Park would remain intact, with new parking lots to be installed by the new football field as well as near New Hope Cemetery.
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Existing Playground
02
Existing Splash Pad
03
Existing Restroom
04
Existing Skate Park
05
Existing Performance Pavilion
06
Existing Parking Lot
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Realigned Soccer Field
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Realigned Practice Field
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New Play Field
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New Parking Lot
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New Memorial Garden
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New Covered Basketball Court
Landscaping. Installing street trees along the Shell Road side path and in the median would give the park a defined edge and improve comfort and walkability within the park.
Park and Memorial Zone
CEMETERY PRESERVATION
HISTORY
MAINTENANCE HERITAGE History Over the years, many headstones and burial sites could have been forgotten or have fallen into disrepair within the cemetery. It is important to remember any historic figures and their impact on the community.
Maintenance Many historical African-American cemeteries have been neglected over the years. These cemeteries lack fencing and entries, are overgrown with weeds, and are physically separated from other cemeteries.
Key Characteristics: • Educational kiosks can inform visitors of cemetery history and importance • Historic records should be kept and displayed for those who have been buried over the years
Key Characteristics: • Fencing around the cemetery border can help define it’s boundary and make it more prominent to the community • Increased maintenance can reveal hidden headstones and burial sites, and keep existing sites from deteriorating
Heritage African-American burial traditions go back many generations. These practices often include plants, objects, and offerings associated with the person being buried. Respecting the unique burial practices within the cemetery should be a high priority. Key Characteristics: • Education on burial practices is important for anyone maintaining or volunteering at the cemetery • Provide adequate space for people to celebrate their loved ones and for the community to celebrate their history
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Park and Memorial Zone
CEMETERY CONSIDERATIONS
Tree Lined Main Entry Road
Screening Wall for Privacy
Quiet Reflection Space
Columnbarium and Garden
Enhanced Entry and Fencing
Park-like Setting
Walking and Biking Path
Cemetery/ Park Flex Space
Management Adjusting programming and the consolidation of ownership would expand opportunities for access to passive recreation. Leveraging the proximity to Miller Park can allow for consolidated efforts for beautification of the plan area’s large tracts of open space. Key Characteristics: • Fundraising through programs and events • A Cemetery Advisory Committee should be implemented to make recommendations and decisions for the cemeteries • Consolidate maintenance operations and capital investments 40
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Beautification Cemetery beautification is important to help the cemetery feel inviting and comfortable to visitors. Beautification efforts can help the cemetery to feel more park-like in nature. Key Characteristics: • Fencing should have a decorative appearance • Utilize landscape planting and buffering to create a sense of privacy where appropriate • Enhance cemetery entrance for identity and sense of arrival
Programming Utilizing a cemetery as a green space allows for the expansion of passive recreation such as trails and benches, encouraging people to explore the site and learn. Expand education opportunities through the promotion of the historical significance of the site. Key Characteristics: • Kiosks can be used for wayfinding and historical education • Trails allow for walking and biking and should connect back to Miller Park • Create areas that promote quiet reflection
Events The cemetery with the addition of gathering spaces and gardens would allow for the hosting of social or family events. However, any events that take place should be respectful of the space and context of the environment. Key Characteristics: • Local charity runs, walks, and similar events can pass through the cemetery • Community service opportunities • Memorial day service/ celebration to honor the dead
Park and Memorial Zone
WALKER PARK
Key Considerations:
Connectivity. Add a multi-use trail through the park that connects the 3rd Street sidepath to a 1st Street sidepath into Miller Park, and ultimately linking to Downtown Temple.
Playground Shade. Add shade structure above existing playground to increase the area’s use and comfort during summer weather.
Renovation. The pool and its related facilities as well as the restroom structure should be updated.
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Neighborhood Conservation
NORTH LOT DEVELOPMENT
12TH STREET
LOCATION KEY
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Drainage. The existing drainage ditch that runs along the southern side of the site gives the area a unique edge and should continue to be used as open space/ park.
NORTH LOT DEVELOPMENT
Railroad. The proposed lots along the railroad track on the east side of the site should have a large buffer to help reduce noise issues.
Connection. Extending 12th Street and Burns Avenue into the North Arts District would create an opportunity to connect to future development.
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Neighborhood Conservation Housing Infill Considerations The Bellaire Neighborhood is defined by its single-family residential homes. This housing type provides the primary composition of the plan area’s built environment. While a majority of the plan area is built out with housing stock that is in good condition, there are a few small pockets of undeveloped land and homes that have potential for infill and reconstruction. Development activity may be new construction, complete tear downs and rebuilds, or significant
Single-Family Infill
remodeling projects and each type should align with the existing characteristics of the built environment. The vast majority of homes in the neighborhood have open front yards and uncongested streets. Houses have modest garages maintaining a front build wall that is approximately 2/3 house 1/3 garage. Twofamily structures are allowed within parts of the plan area and these structures should mimic single-family character and have the proper capacity to handle vehicle parking. Allowance of two-family housing units should not compromise the ability to have landscaped front yards that allow for large shade trees.
Two-Family Infill
Respectful of existing adjacent structure scale
Garage takes up majority of front building wall
Parking located behind front building wall
Limited Landscaping and No Shade Trees
Driveway location minimizes front yard parking
House scale too large
One single-family exterior with separate entrances
Parking dominates front yard
Shade trees planted in front yard
Modern aesthetic clashes with existing housing
Varied building plane makes second entrance less prominent
Housing unit lacks single-family character
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Active 3rd Street
VIRGINIA AVENUE
VICTORY AVENUE
WALKER PARK
WALKER AVENUE
ZENITH AVENUE
UPSHAW AVENUE
KILLEN LANE
WELTON AVENUE
ACTIVE 3RD STREET
LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
3RD STREET
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
0’ 50’ 100’
3rd Street Providing neighborhood services along 3rd Street would improve its appearance and function by better engaging the neighborhood residents. Key Characteristics: • Services should be small scale such as local markets and cafes • Neighborhood residents can safely walk or bike to these locations • Add decorative paving and drought tolerant plantings to medians to improve street aesthetics 44
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Neighborhood Store
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Small Cafe/ Bakery
Median Treatments
200’
Active 3rd Street
Key Considerations:
Landscaping. Enhancing the landscaping in the 3rd Street medians would improve the street environment and create a sense of arrival to the 3rd Street corridor.
Accessibility. Implementing sidewalks and safe crossings along the east side of 3rd Street will improve access to these neighborhood services and help activate 3rd Street.
Monumentation. Monumentation along 3rd Street should reflect the corridor aesthetics, with unified materials and sizing throughout.
Parking. Since 3rd Street is major arterial for the city, curb cuts should be minimized along the corridor and parking should be provided off of adjacent streets.
3RD STREET ACTIVATION
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Lighting Plan This exhibit provides lighting recommendations for the plan area. Further explanation of the different lighting zones can be found on the following page.
Schematic Lighting Zone Legend General Street Zone
LOWER TROY RD
Neighborhood Zone
12TH
UNION AVE
Park Zone
ST
8TH ST
New Hope Cemetery
COLE AVE
MITCHELL DR
RUGGLES LOOP
10TH ST
BURNS AVE
SHELL AVE
Intersection Zone
Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller Park
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E SHELL AVE
4TH ST
VICTORY AVE
R
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W
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XAVIER AVE
IN
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ZENITH AVE
CA TT
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YOUNG AVE
4TH ST
2ND ST
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Jefferson Elementary School
500’
LIGHTING PLAN
VIRGINIA AVE
Walker Park
1ST ST
VICTORY AVE
UPSHAW AVE
Cultural Activities Center
KILLEN LN
1ST ST
WALKER AVE
Mayborn Convention Center
WELTON AVE
BELLAIRE NORTH
MAIN ST
Lamar Middle School
3RD ST
LIGHTING ZONES
GENERAL STREET ZONE
The General Street Zones are the pedestrian and vehicular corridors of the neighborhood. These streets see the largest portions of vehicular and pedestrian traffic both in and out of the neighborhood. As such, these corridors should have ample lighting and maintain high operating standards, while not overpowering residential properties. Lighting Notes: Lamp Size
15,000 Lumens, 150 Watts
Spacing
120’ poles staggered
*Average Foot-candles
0.6
PARK ZONE The Park Zone is intended to be a highly visible and active linkage. The lighting should be pedestrian scaled and well lit as to encourage extended use.
Lighting Notes: Spacing
90’
Average Foot-candles
0.65
Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE The Neighborhood Zone is the primary single-family residential portion of the district. This zone needs to balance lighting for safety concerns while maintaining residential privacy.
CEMETERY CONSIDERATIONS The Cemetery Zone is intended to have minimal night time use. Lighting should be focused primarily around important memorials, flags and trails, and should be unobtrusive to the surrounding residents. Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
Lighting Notes: Lamp Size
9500 Lumens, 100 Watts
Minimum Spacing
150’ poles staggered
*Average Foot-candles
0.4
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
INTERSECTION ZONE
The Intersection Zone highlights key pedestrian crossings. The traffic associated with these areas requires an increase in lighting to ensure both pedestrian and vehicular safety.
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The use of Backlight, Uplight, and Glare (BUG) ratings should be considered for business or commercial properties to promote dark sky principles and reduce off site lighting impact on adjacent properties, especially near a residential neighborhood.
Lighting Notes: Lamp Size
30,000 Lumens, 250 Watts
Spacing
1 light pole at each respective corner, 4 total.
*Average Foot-candles
2.0
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
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NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY
NEIGHBORHOOD LOGOS
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NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY Bellaire Neighborhood
E Zenith
Neighborhood
AVE
200
E Zenith
Neighborhood
AVE
200
Bellaire Neighborhood
B
Bellaire Neighborhood
E Zenith
AVE
200
ALTERNATE SIGN
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200
NEIGHBORHOOD WAYFINDING
Bellaire Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD WAYFINDING
EXISTING SIGN
Miller Park
Walker Park
B
Neighbor hood
Cemetery
Cemetery Cemetery
North Arts District
Walker Park
1.0 Mile
Walker Park
Miller Park Miller Park
Recommendations
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Bellaire Neighborhood Action Plan This section of the plan summarizes the recommendations derived from the project findings into the Bellaire Neighborhood Action Plan. These actions follow the direction put forth in the City’s Strategic Plan and 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan. In accordance with those plans, the actions are organized by the focus areas Smart Growth, Public Safety, Places and Spaces, and High-performing Organization. The recommendations in the Action Plan will reference the respective Comprehensive Plan initiative they help to realize. The Action Plan will identify the implementation method, priority, and department involvement.
SMART GROWTH INITIATIVES
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Design and Development Encourage infill and redevelopment that is respective of the plan area’s residential character.
Policy
1.3.7
High
Planning
DD.2
Develop corridor plan for 3rd Street including design standards and incentivize business to meet those design standards.
Study
1.1.1
High
Planning
DD.3
Evaluate future connectivity between the neighborhood and the North Arts District. Ensure commitment to context sensitive solutions.
Policy
1.1.2
Medium
Planning
Shell Road. Plan, design, and construct improvements and/or enhancements to Shell Road. This includes enhancement to key intersections. Intersection improvements should promote traffic calming measures and ensure ADA compliance. This project would affect the alignment of 14th Sreet.
Priority
Involved Departments
PT.1
Miller Park. Conduct a new master plan for Miller Park after realignment of Shell Road and 4th Street has been determined.
Study, Capital
1.4.4
Medium
Parks
PT.2
Develop connector trails through Walker and Miller parks linking 3rd Street and Shell Road sidepaths.
Capital
1.4.1
Medium
Parks
PT.3
Walker Park. Renovate pool and restroom facilities and add shade structure to playground.
Capital
1.4.1
Medium
Parks
Coordination
3.1.4
High
TEDC, Planning, Finance
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Improve neighborhood relations by evaluating patrol techniques and work with residents to develop neighborhood-specific plans for addressing crimes and other issues of concern within the Bellaire Neighborhood.
Coordination, Program
4.1.4
High
Police, Transform Temple
PS.2
Encourage increased activity with the existing Neighborhood Watch Program.
Coordination, Program
4.1.4
Medium
Police
PS.3
Establish a school resource officer relationship with the school-aged youth within the Bellaire Neighborhood to promote communication outside of school and throughout the summer.
Coordinate, Program
4..1.4
Medium
Police, TISD
Coordination, Program
4.2.7
Medium
Fire, Community Development
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Policy
5.1.4
Low
Public Works
Coordination, Regulation
5.1.3 5.1.6
Medium
Community Development, Planning
UA.1
Work with the Utility Billing Office to identify new residents in the Bellaire Neighborhood so that a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" packet can be sent to them. This packet should include contact information, bulk trash pickup schedule, code compliance rules and regulations, and other useful information.
Coordination, Program
5.2.3
High
Community Development
UA.2
Build neighborhood support for improved oversight of the plan area’s historic cemeteries. Work with the Texas Historical Commission to protect and preserve area’s cemeteries, explore the potential for historical designation.
Coordinate, Study, Program
5.2.3
High
Parks, Planning
Economic Growth Work with TEDC to explore options for better aligning commercial development along 3rd Street to serve nearby residential.
PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES
PS.1 Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.2 2.2.3
Low
Medium
Public Works
ST.2
Neighborhood Collector. Construct/reconstruct sidewalks along Zenith Avenue, 1st Street, and 10th Street/Young Avenue.
Capital
ST.3
Pedestrian Priority Corridors. Construct/reconstruct sidewalks along Virginia Avenue, Walker Avenue, 4th Street, Main Street, Killen Lane, Cole Avenue, and 12th Street.
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
Medium
Public Works
Policy, Study
2.3.3
High
Planning, GIS, Public Work
Capital
2.3.3
High
Public Works
Public Works
Fire Safety
ST.4
Implement a sidewalk condition evaluation on a 5 year cycle to assess for ADA compliance and connectivity. Schedule repairs and additions through the CIP plan or identify funding through other programs.
ST.5
Repair and add sidewalks in areas identified as part of conditions evaluation.
ST.6
Tree Program. Encourage new street trees and street tree replacement as needed throughout the plan area.
Program
2.2.5
Medium
Planning, Public Works
ST.7
Make sure district’s alleys are considered/included as part of any future city wide alley conditions evaluation and improvement program.
Program
2.2.6
Medium
Planning, Public Works
ST.8
Coordinate with TISD to evaluate traffic control methods on 1st Street behind Lamar Middle School.
Coordinate, Capital
ST.9
Involve departments to evaluate solutions for traffic calming methods throughout the neighborhood.
Coordinate, Capital
2.2.7 2.2.7
Medium Medium
FS.1
Public Works, Police
Develop a program through the Temple Fire Dept to check/ install smoke detectors in the Bellaire Neighborhood.
PLACES AND SPACES INITIATIVES Community Branding CB.1
Public Works, TISD
CB.2
Street Signs. Select and implement street sign family, sign toppers, banners, and monuments to be used in the plan area. Work with businesses along 3rd Street to develop and implement corridor sign standards.
Unique Assets
Infrastructure Systems IS.1
Shell Road Utility Upgrade. Design and reconstruct utilities along Shell Road.
Capital
IS.2
Lighting Plan. Implement lighting plan within the Bellaire Neighborhood. Evaluate high needs areas to receive lighting priority.
Coordinate
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Police Safety
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Parks and Trails
EG.1
DD.1
ST.1
SMART GROWTH INITIATIVES
ACTION PLAN
1.2.6 1.2.6
Medium High
Public Works Oncor Public Works
PLACES AND SPACES INITIATIVES
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Regulation
7.1.1
Medium
Planning
Study
7.1.1
Medium
Planning
Program
7.1.2
High
Community Development
Neighborhood Growth and Diversity NGD.1
Neighborhood Duplex. Encourage development for duplex construction that is more harmonious with single-family environments. Promote UDC Section “Two-Family Dwelling with Single-Family Lot Width” development standards, i.e. concrete ribbon driveways, front setbacks, etc.
NGD.2
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Evaluate the plan area for the appropriateness of ADUs in the Bellaire Neighborhood.
NGD.3
Promote all homeownership opportunities, classes and reinvestment programs to include outside organizations, HOME and CDBG.
Neighborhood Stabilization and Redevelopment NSR.1
Develop corridor plan for 3rd street including design standards and incentives for business to meet those design standards.
NSR.2
Evaluate future connectivity between the neighborhood and the North Arts District, ensure commitment to context sensitive solutions.
NSR.3
Clear brush and under growth around the New Hope Cemetery’s boundaries to reduce hazards. Hazards would include, but are not limited to, rodents, vagrants, and fire.
NSR.4
Develop and promote a rental registration program to include incentives for property improvements and maintenance for both tenants and owners.
NSR.5
Develop a community outreach program to educate the public about code compliance rules and regulations.
NSR.6
Task the Neighborhood Coalition with scheduling and promoting block parties and events, such as National Night Out, and share information about the Tool Library Trailer and Track Temple app.
NSR.7
Conduct a lot by lot assessment of the homes and property in the Bellaire Neighborhood to develop a list of issues that the City’s Transform Temple department could help address.
Study Policy
Policy
Program
Program
Coordination
Program
7.2.1 7.2.1
7.2.8
7.2.7
7.2.3
7.2.9
7.2.5
Bellaire Neighborhood Capital Improvement Plan The following list of projects was derived from the project findings and recommendations formulated as part of the planning process. The projects identified correlate with the actions found in the Bellaire Neighborhood Action Plan. Projects may be a single action or a combination of actions. The opinion of the probable cost was developed uniquely for each particular project and includes the cost of construction, contingency, land/right-of-way acquisition, and professional services. Action prioritization in regards to project implementation should be followed; however, if circumstances arise that increase the urgency or cost savings for the realization of the project, deviations from the recommended action priority is appropriate.
Project
Action
Opinion of Probable Cost
Implementing Department
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12th Street
ST.3
$1,000,000
Public Works
2.
Killen Lane
ST.3
$1,200,000
Public Works
3.
Cole Avenue
ST.3
$700,000
Public Works
4.
Zenith Avenue
ST.2
$1,400,000
Public Works
5.
E Young Avenue
ST.2
$700,000
Public Works
High
Transform Temple, Parks
6.
4th Street
ST.3
$4,000,000
Public Works
7.
Main Street
ST.3
$1,200,000
Public Works
8.
1st Street
ST.2
$1,200,000
Public Works
Medium
Transform Temple. Community Development
9.
Walker Avenue
ST.3
$600,000
Public Works
10.
Virginia Avenue
ST.3
$600,000
Public Works
Medium
Transform Temple, Community Development
11.
10th Street
ST.2
$1,000,000
Public Works
12.
14th Street Realignment
ST.1
$3,200,000
Public Works
Shell Road Realignment
ST.1
$11,900,000
Public Works
Medium
Community Development, Transform Temple
13. 14.
3rd Street Intersections
DD.2, ST.2, ST.3
$600,000
Public Works
15.
Miller Park Renovations*
PT.1
$1,300,000
Parks
High
Transform Temple, Community Development
16.
Walker Park Renovations
PT.3
$900,000
Parks
17.
3rd Street/Miller Park Trail
PT.2
$1,600,000
Public Works/Parks
High Medium
Planning Planning
*Consider as part of greater 3rd Street corridor redevelopment plan **Future Miller Park Master Plan should be developed subsequent to design of Shell Road realignment. All projects may be implemented in phases on an as needed basis.
HIGH-PERFORMING ORGANIZATION INITIATIVES
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Policy
8.1.6
High
Planning, Community Development
Development Review DR.1
Establish a Neighborhood Coalition and a neighborhood champion to streamline communications on activities impacting the neighborhood, such as zoning cases, variance requests, applicable plat requests, Capital Improvement Plan projects, etc.
Sub-Area Planning SAP.1
Develop an annual report to track progress on Bellaire Neighborhood Action Plan.
Policy
8.2.1
High
Planning
SAP.2
Review and update the Temple CIP project list to include the projects identified in the Bellaire Capital Improvement Plan.
Policy
8.3.2
High
Planning
SAP.3
Develop task force for coordination of neighborhood district planning initiatives. This task force should focus on identifying partnerships and secondary funding sources.
Coordination
8.2.3
High
Planning
ACTION PLAN & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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LOWER TROY RD
Zenith Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Enhancement $1.4 Million OPC
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3rd Street Shell Road Realignment Miller Park Walker Park Renovations 3rd Street/Miller Park Trail
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3rd Street/Miller Park Trail $1.6 Million OPC
Walker Park Renovations $900 Thousand OPC
Jefferson Elementary School
VICTORY AVE
14th Street Realignment
Walker Park
WALKER AVE
10th Street
UPSHAW AVE
Virginia Avenue
Cultural Activities Center
Walker Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Enhancement $600 Thousand OPC
KILLEN LN
Walker Avenue
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1ST ST
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1st Street
Mayborn Convention Center
2ND ST
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Miller Park $1.3 Million OPC
Main Street Park Connection and Sidewalk Construction $1.2 Million OPC
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Miller Park
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Cole Avenue
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Killen Lane
Killen Lane Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Enhancement $1.2 Million OPC
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ZENITH AVE
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12th Street
Hillcrest Cemetery
Quinteros Cemetery
4th Street Extension and Sidewalk Construction $4 Million OPC
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CA
Projects and OPC Map
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New Hope Cemetery
XAVIER AVE
COLE AVE
8TH ST
BURNS AVE
Bellaire Neighborhood
10th Street Sidewalk Construction $1 Million OPC
Cole Avenue Sidewalk Construction $700 Thousand OPC
MITCHELL DR
RUGGLES LOOP
12th Street Sidewalk Construction $1 Million OPC
14th Street Realignment $3.2 Million OPC
SHELL AVE
12TH ST
E Young Avenue Sidewalk Construction $700 Thousand OPC
1ST ST
Lamar Middle School
3RD ST
Virginia Avenue Sidewalk Construction and Intersection Enhancement $600 Thousand OPC
3rd Street Intersection Enhancement $600 Thousand OPC
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