Steele Creek Area Plan (Draft) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County

ExecutiveSummaryi

Executive SummaryThe Steele Creek Area Plan defines the vision and land use policies for the plan areaand provides specific direction to guide future growth and development, consistentwith the Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework. This Executive Summaryprovides the highlights of the plan document, however, much more detailed informationcan be found in Part I: Concept Plan.Plan BoundaryThe Steele Creek plan area is approximately 27,000 acres and has a population ofapproximately 35,000. The plan area is bounded generally by Shopton Road on thenorth, and South Carolina state line on the south, the Catawba River on the west, andI-485 on the east. See Map 1, Area Plan Boundary.The area encompasses a diverse mixture of residential, retail, office and industrialland uses. A large portion of the area, particularly closer to I-485, I-77 and SouthTryon, includes more intense development primarily located within four Activity Centers—RiverGateand Whitehall / Ayrsley Mixed Use Activity Centers; the WestinghouseIndustrial Center; and the portion of the Shopton Road Industrial Center that is includedwithin the plan area boundary. Several large industrial parks are also locatedin the plan area, providing employment opportunities with companies like InternationalPaper, Siemens, Shutterfly and Time Warner Cable.Vision StatementThe vision for the Steele Creek area is to create a unique and sustainable communitythat is a great place to live, work, and recreate, while preserving the community’scharacter by incorporating natural and historic features into new development. Thecommunity will implement this vision through the following actions:Protecting the Catawba River, McDowell Nature Centerand Preserve, natural features and historic places;Providing a balanced mixture of land uses with enhancedpublic facilities that include quality schools;Developing a safe, accessible and efficient transportationsystem for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users andmotorists;Encouraging community design that recognizes thenatural environment; andCreating an interconnected network of parks, greenwaysand open space amenities.iiExecutive SummaryDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Much of the plan area is within a Wedge and includes low to moderate density residential developments likeYorkmont, The Crossings, The Sanctuary and The Palisades. The McDowell Nature Center and Preserveis also located within the Wedge and is the oldest nature preserve in Mecklenburg County. Ninety percentof the preserve is undeveloped, forested, rolling terrain along the banks of Lake Wylie. The plan area alsoincludes additional public facilities such as schools, parks, libraries and greenways.Key Opportunities and ConstraintsOpportunities and constraints that were identified through public input and an examination of the existingconditions helped to focus the planning process. Key opportunities identified include proximity to the CatawbaRiver and interstate access, both of which contribute to the uniqueness of this area. Other opportunitiesinclude preserving the neighborhoods and natural environmental features; convenience of Activity Centersfor shopping, entertainment and employment; and, availability of parks and greenways. Some of the majorconstraints that were identified include the impact of increased development on the natural environment andlack of public facilities and local street connectivity.Summary Of Goals And PoliciesThe Steele Creek Area Plan provides goals anddetailed policies to ensure that the future envisionedfor this area is achieved. Below are the plan goalsand a brief summary of the policies.Land UseGOAL: Establish a land use pattern that offers amix of land uses and the opportunity to live, workand recreate in close proximity.Key Policies HighlightsWedge• Development in the Wedge should remainpredominantly lower density residential,typically up to 4 dwelling units per acre.• Neighborhood supporting land uses andmoderate density housing are encouragedat strategic locations, primarily alongthoroughfares as shown on Map 3,Recommended Future Land Use.• The community-size retail center approvedas part of the Palisades mixed use towncenter is appropriate to expand to servethe needs of the growing population in thisarea.Activity Centers• Future development/redevelopment in theRiverGate and Whitehall/Ayrsley MixedUse Activity Centers should facilitate thetransition to a more pedestrian-orientedenvironment.• Westinghouse Industrial Centertransverses through the center of theplan area and is the largest industrialcore in the Carolinas. While this area isdeveloped with over 20 million squarefeet of industrial development, additionalindustrial development is appropriate forthe area.Community DesignGOAL: Encourage sustainable development thatpromotes accessibility for pedestrians and cyclistswhile integrating green amenities and environmentallysensitive features.Key Policies Highlights• Building and site design in Steele Creekshould be reflective of its surroundingbuilt and natural environment and respectexisting neighborhoods.• Development should orient towards aninternal street network and provide alandscaped buffer along South TryonStreet to improve the aesthetic quality ofthe roadway.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan iiiCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentExecutive Summary

iv• Improved pedestrian connectionsand accommodations for cyclists andmotorists should be provided throughoutthe Steele Creek area to encourage asafe pedestrian and vehicular networkfor all users.TransportationGOAL: Provide a safe, accessible and efficientstreet network for all users.Executive SummaryKey Policies Highlights• Improve area connectivity by providingstreets, cross access, internal sitecirculation and multiple entrances.• Upgrade farm-to-market roads andextend/widen key thoroughfares.• Improve intersections for both vehicularand pedestrian safety and mobility.• Enhance the pedestrian and bicyclenetwork and encourage bikewayconnections to greenways asdevelopment occurs.Infrastructure & Public FacilitiesGOAL: Provide public facilities to maintain andimprove service levels to area residentsKey Policies Highlights• Encourage new development andredevelopment to incorporate openspace (either natural and/or improved)so that it is a prominent component andan amenity.• Link greenways with other greenways,parks, preserves, neighborhoods,schools, retail centers, Activity Centersand employment areas.• Provide pedestrian and bicycle access torecreational amenities as developmentoccurs.Natural EnvironmentGOAL: Encourage environmentally sensitive landdevelopment practices that enhance the area’s land,air and water quality.Key Policy Highlights• Preserve tree canopy, native plantsand other environmental features byincorporating them into development,and using sensitive site design andconstruction techniques.• Target environmentally sensitive areasfor preservation when acquiring land forpublic purposes.• Develop a network of green spaces thatinclude greenways, nature preserves,parks and open spaces.• Encourage floodplain preservation andsupport floodplain reclamation along themajor creeks in the area.Key Implementation StrategiesThe Implementation Guide identifies strategies toimplement the policies in the Concept Plan and isnot adopted by elected officials. The ImplementationGuide includes a number of improvement projectsand is intended to be a guide for staff. Some ofthe key implementation strategies are:• Utilize land use and community designrecommendations to guide and evaluatedevelopment proposals.• Seek street connections as developmentoccurs to improve connectivity within thearea.• Enhance a number of intersections inthe plan area to improve traffic flow, areaaccessibility and safety.• Explore funding sources for localgovernment participation in developmentof the street network that will beconstructed through the land developmentprocess.• Request easements and/or dedicationsduring the land development process toexpand the Walker Branch Greenway.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Part IConcept Plan1

Part II Concept PlanPlan ContextPurposeThis document establishes a vision for the plan area and provides policy directionto guide future growth and development consistent with the Centers, Corridors andWedges Growth Framework. Once adopted, this plan will:• update existing plans for the area, including the Southwest District Plan(1991), Lower Steele Creek (1992), I-485 Interchange Analysis (1999) andWestside Strategic Plan (2000);• refine boundaries for the four Activity Centers and Wedge in the plan area;• address key land use, transportation, urban design and development issuesidentified during the planning process;• provide guidance for future land use and infrastructure decisions; and• function as the officialstreetscape plan.Plan BoundariesThe Steele Creek planarea covers approximately27,000 acres and has anestimated population of approximately35,000 basedon the County MetrolinaRegional Travel DemandModel estimates. The planarea is bounded generallyby Shopton Road onthe north, South Carolinastate line on the south, theCatawba River on the west,and I-485 on the east (SeeMap 1, Area Plan Boundary.)PlanAreaI-77South CarolinaI-85Center CityMixed Use Activity CenterIndustrial CenterRoute 4Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department, April 2010Independence BlvdI-485Growth CorridorWedgeOther Jurisdiction2 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

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In addition to these public input opportunities, the Planning Committee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg PlanningCommission hears citizen comments, reviews the area plan and makes a recommendation to the CharlotteCity Council. The City Council also hears citizen comments and makes the final decision concerningadoption of the plan.Steps in the Area Plan ProcessDataCollectionandAnalysisPublic KickoffMeetingsJune 23 andJune 25, 2009InformationRefinementDraft DocumentJanuary 2011Advisory GroupMeetingsAugust 2009-November 2010CommunityWorkshopFebruary 20112008-2010CommunityWorkshopMarch 25, 2010November/December2010Review and AdoptionMarch - May2011Policy FrameworkThe following key documents provided guidance and direction for this plan:Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework establishesa vision for future growth and development. It does this byidentifying three geographic types used to categorize land inCharlotte and its sphere of influence, and outlining the desiredcharacteristics of each of these geographies:• Activity Centers are generally appropriate for new growth,with the type and intensity of development correspondingto the Center type.Adopted by Charlotte City CouncilAugust 23, 2010• Some parts of Growth Corridors are often priority locationsfor new growth, especially in identified Transit StationAreas.• Wedges are envisioned to remain predominately lowdensity residential with limited higher density housing andneighborhood serving commercial uses.Much of Charlotte’s future moderate to higher intensity developmentis expected to occur within the five Growth Corridorsand in designated Activity Centers. This will help maximize existing infrastructure and services. This growthframework is important as the Steele Creek plan area encompasses four Mixed Use Activity Centers and aWedge. The framework provides direction for intensification and mixing of uses within the Mixed Use ActivityCenters while creating opportunities for lower intensity residential and supporting services in the Wedgearea, consistent with plans for future infrastructure improvements.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 5Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

General Development Policies are adopted policieson various topics relevant to developmentand redevelopment in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. In particular, theyaddress residential location anddesign, retail-oriented mixed/multiusecenters and transit supportivedevelopment. Additionally, theGeneral Development Policiesprovide guidance to minimize thenegative environmental impactsof land development and to moreclosely link land use and developmentdecisions to the availabilityof infrastructure to support it. Thisarea plan builds upon the GeneralDevelopment Policies’ guidancein these areas: Residential Locationand Design, Retail-OrientedMixed-Multi-Use Centers, NaturalEnvironment and Infrastructure. They also wereused to improve the integration of transportationand land use by strategically locating land uses toincrease opportunities for transportation choices.Adopted Land Use Plans include six geographicdistricts which make up the City of Charlotte’s planningjurisdiction: the Northeast, East, South, Southwest,Northwest and Central districts. Each of theseareas have a district plan that addresses a widerange of physical development issues and providesparcel-specific land use recommendations for allproperties within that district plan. This plan will updatethe Southwest District Plan.2035 Long Range TransportationPlan defines the policies, programsand projects to be implementedover the next twenty years, providingtransportation choices in Mecklenburgand western Union County.Several Long Range TransportationProjects have been identifiedwithin the Steele Creek area andwere considered when developingthis plan.General Development PoliciesGeneral Development GDPPoliciesGeneral Development PoliciesGeneral Development PoliciesTransitStationAreaPrinciplesResidentialLocation &DesignRetail-OrientedMixed / Multi-UseCentersmaking all the right connections#§¨¦ 85#Transportation Action Plan definesshort and long-term policies foraccommodating motor vehicles,transit riders, bicyclists and pedestrianstogether with an implementation “blueprint”for improvements. The Transportation Action Plan’scomprehensive “toolbox” of transportationprograms will help implementthe recommendations madein this plan.PlanAmendmentProcessEnvironmentCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department November 20072030 Transit Corridor System Planis a long-range multi-modal transportationplan that identifies fivetransportation corridors, a seriesof Center City improvements, andenhanced bus service and facilityimprovements throughout theregion.Urban Street Design Guidelinesoffer a comprehensive approachto designing new and modifiedstreets within the City. They arealso a key component of the Transportation ActionPlan, and were used in developing this plan to assistwith street classifications and cross-sections thatwill guide the design and redesign of streets. TheUrban Street Design Guidelines also address integratingland use and transportation to create synergybetween the streets and the land uses adjacentto them.Greenway Master Plan Update identifies an expandedgreenway network and greenway trailsystem throughout Mecklenburg County. As landis acquired and set aside over time, the greenwaysystem should also improve water#quality by reclaiming natural floodplains,protect wildlife habitats and85##§¨¦ # ##(open space, and provide recreationaland educational opportunitiesfor residents. The Greenway# LONG RANGETRANSPORTATION Master Plan provided guidance onPLANthe existing and proposed locationsfor park and recreational fa-prepared by theMUMPO TechnicalCoordinating Committee# cilities such as the McDowell NatureCenter and Preserve, Capps#Charlotte#CorneliusDavidsonHuntersville Community Park, T. M. WingetIndian Trail(MatthewsMecklenburgCounty#Park and the Walker Branch, PolkMint HillMonroeNCDOTPineville Ditch, Steele Creek and Big SugarStallingsUnion CountyWaxhawWeddington Creek Greenways.§¨¦ 485#§¨¦ 277 (#2035§¨¦ 485(#( (InfrastructureFuture UpdateFuture UpdateFuture UpdateFuture UpdateFuture UpdateWesley ChapelWingate6 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Key Opportunities and Constraints SummaryAn understanding of existing conditions, including feedback received from the public during the planningprocess, reveals opportunities to build upon and constraints to overcome. Key opportunities and constraintswere discussed at the first public meeting and formed the basis for the vision statement and ultimately, planpolicies.Key opportunities identified include the area’s proximity to the Catawba River, multiple interstate access,preservation of neighborhoods, convenience of Activity Centers and availability of parks, greenways andother natural environmental features. Some of the major constraints that were identified include the impactof increased development on the natural environment and lack of public facilities and local street connectivity.8 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

To achieve the future envisioned for the plan area, the following goals have beenidentified. Consideration was given to the opportunities, constraints and vision forthe area when developing these goals. The goals build upon adopted plans andpolicies.Land Use Goal: Establish a land use pattern that offers a varietyof land uses and the opportunity to live, work and recreate inclose proximity.Community Design Goal: Encourage sustainable developmentthat promotes accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists while integratinggreen amenities and environmentally sensitive features.Transportation Goal: Provide a safe, accessible and efficientstreet network for all users.Infrastructure and Public Facilities Goal: Provide public facilitiesto maintain and improve service levels to area residents.Natural Environment Goal: Encourage environmentally sensitiveland development practices that enhance the area’s land, airand water quality.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 9Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

Plan PoliciesOverviewThe following sections set forth plan policies forland use, community design, transportation, infrastructureand public facilities and the natural environmentto realize the vision and goals for the planarea. Goals for each section are briefly stated andfollowed by the recommended plan policies. Planpolicies will guide future land use, zoning and othergrowth and development decisions.Land UseGOAL:Establish a land use pattern thatoffers a mix of land uses andthe opportunity to live, work andrecreate in close proximity.This section establishes future land use policies forthe area and recommends appropriate land uses torealize the plan vision. In developing these policies,transportation and community design issues werealso considered and incorporated as appropriate.However, separate sections for transportation andcommunity design policies follow and build upon thepolicies discussed in the land use section.The land use policies seek to enhance the relationshipbetween land use and transportation in theplan area. The land use policies are organized intotwo major geographic areas – Wedge and ActivityCenter as illustrated on Map 3, RecommendedFuture Land Use. The Steele Creek area is largelylocated within a Wedge, but also a significant IndustrialActivity Center, two Mixed Use Activity Centers(RiverGate and Whitehall), and a portion of theShopton Road Industrial Center. The Centers, Corridorsand Wedges Growth Framework provides thestarting point for developing plan recommendations.This area plan will also help to refine the boundariesof the Activity Centers and Wedge areas within theplan boundary.Each land use policy has a corresponding implementationstrategy detailed in the ImplementationGuide of this document.Land Use PoliciesThese land use polices will update land use recommendationsfrom previously adopted plans as wellas guide future growth and development. The singlefamily and multi-family land use categories used inthe Southwest District Plan will be updated to residentialwith an assigned density for properties withinthe plan boundary upon the adoption of this areaplan. This change will help to implement the communityvision by accommodating a variety of housingtypes at a density appropriate for the specifiedlocation.I. Wedge AreasWedges are the large areas between Growth Corridorsprimarily comprised of lower density residentialneighborhoods. The Wedges provide a rangeof housing choices as well as supporting facilitiesand services. Most of the Steele Creek area, approximately70 percent, is located within a Wedgeas defined by the Centers, Corridors and WedgesGrowth Framework. This area is primarily developedwith, and zoned for, residential development. However,there are some nonresidential land uses thatsupport the surrounding residential development.The intent of the land use policies is to preservethe character and integrity of neighborhoods in theWedge, while improving connectivity and access togreen spaces and neighborhood serving land uses.Development in the Wedge should remain predominantlylower density residential, typically up to fourdwelling units per acre. Some neighborhood supportingland uses and moderate density housing willalso be appropriate as shown on Map 3, RecommendedFuture Land Use, where the street networkcan accommodate such development. Appropriatelocations are also shown for future institutional,office, retail, and mixed use development in theWedge, primarily along S. Tryon Street.In addition to preserving neighborhood character,the Wedge land use policies will contribute to theprotection of the environment in the areas where it’smost vulnerable, mainly around the river, creeks andstreams.Following is a more detailed discussion of the landuse policies for the Wedge that are called out withnumbers on Map 3, Recommended Future LandUse.12 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

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Several parcels located along S. Tryon Streetbetween the RiverGate Mixed Use ActivityCenter and the Westinghouse BoulevardIndustrial Center are appropriate for moderatedensity residential land uses. S. Tryon Streetis a major thoroughfare, the RiverGate MixedUse Activity Center provides a mix of uses toserve residents and the Westinghouse BoulevardIndustrial Center has a large employmentbase. Therefore, Area 7 can support higherdensity development. However, multi-familydevelopments should be designed in accordancewith the Community Design sectionof this plan, especially regarding pedestriancirculation, building orientation and site design.8. Institutional land uses such as churches,schools and daycares are appropriate atvarious locations as indicated on Map 3,Recommended Future Land Use. The plangenerally recognizes existing institutional landuses; and does not specify appropriate locationsfor all future institutional land uses.Bartlett Tree Experts-Tree Research Laboratories,a large institutional use in the area, is alearning and research facility that covers over400 acres. It has an extensive collection ofover 2,000 species of trees, shrubs and otherplants as well as display gardens. This facilityis an important asset to the area but if the siteredevelops in the future, the recommendedland use is for residential at a density of fourdwelling units per acre.9. Park and open space land uses, includinggreenway connections should be providedthroughout the Wedge area. Active openspaces that can serve as a gathering space forarea residents as well as greenways and trailsthat link areas and protect environmental featuresare important to the livability and sustainabilityof the plan area.II.Activity CentersActivity Centers are focal points of economic activitytypically planned for concentrations of compactdevelopment. Many existing Activity Centers are appropriatelocations for significant new growth alongwith enhancements to the supporting infrastructure.There are three types of Activity Centers: CenterCity, Mixed Use Activity Centers and IndustrialCenters. Several portions of the plan area, approximately30 percent, lie within identified Activity Centers.See Map 3, Recommended Future Land Use.The S. Tryon Street and I-485 Interchange area andthe intersection of S. Tryon Street and Steele CreekRoad are located within Mixed Use Activity Centers(Whitehall/Ayrsley and RiverGate, respectively).Properties located along both sides of WestinghouseBoulevard and properties located on thesouth side of Shopton Road and along both sidesof Sandy Porter Road are located within IndustrialActivity Centers (Westinghouse and Shopton Road,respectively).Activity Center PoliciesRiverGate Mixed Use Activity CenterThe RiverGate Mixed Use Activity Center currentlyincludes office, institutional, residential and retailland uses. Hospitals are generally consideredinstitutional land uses but Carolinas Medical Center– Steele Creek functions as an office use. Thisfacility primarily provides outpatient and overnightemergency care. Institutional uses in the Centerinclude Southwest Middle School and Steele CreekBranch Library.Retail includes the RiverGate Shopping Center withapproximately 600,000 square feet of existing retailand office uses, developed around a power centerformat, which is at the core of this Mixed Use ActivityCenter. Additionally, approximately 1,775 residentialunits have been approved at RiverGate butnot yet built. Other retail centers in the area includeSteele Creek Crossing located across S. TryonStreet from RiverGate; this center is approximatelyover 70,000 square feet and includes a grocerystore and drug store. Steelecroft Shopping Centerlocated at the northeast corner of S. Tryon Streetand Steele Creek Road has approximately 80,000square feet of retail space and includes a grocerystore and other retail uses. Together these shoppingcenters total approximately 750,000 squarefeet which constitutes a super regional size centeras defined in the General Development Policies(GDP).While the RiverGate shopping center is alreadydeveloped with retail and office uses, in the future,higher density and more intense development that16 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

incorporates a mix of retail, office and residentialuses may be appropriate, if it addresses the communitydesign and transportation guidance providedin this plan. In particular, future development shouldbe more compact and better connected so thatpeople can easily walk between the various uses.Street connections within the center should reduceblock sizes and provide interconnectivity for not onlyautomobile drivers but transit riders, cyclists andpedestrians.New streets should include pedestrian amenitieslike pedestrian scale lighting, benches, trash receptacles,on-street parking and walking surface texture.Existing surface parking lots could transitionover time to decked parking structures wrapped withactive ground-floor uses.Building heights in this area should not exceed fourstories. In areas designated for residential, officeand retail land uses, two or any combination ofretail, office and/or residential uses is appropriate.If the vertical integration of uses is not feasible, thearea should develop with a horizontally integratedmix of office, retail and / or residential uses that areinterconnected so that buildings function collectivelywith common pedestrian connections and openspace.More specific policies for the RiverGate Mixed UseActivity Center follow and are illustrated inGraphic 1.10a. Refine the boundaries of the RiverGateMixed Use Activity Center as shown onGraphic 1 to include parcels that are appropriatefor more intense development and toremove parcels that better relate to the surroundingWedge area.• The parcel located on the southeastcorner of S. Tryon Street and ChoateCircle that is zoned and recommended forretail land uses should be added to theRiverGate Mixed Use Activity Center.Graphic 1:RiverGate Mixed Use Activity Center (refer to Policy 10)DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 17Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

• In addition, the parcel that is locatedon the southerly side of Walker BranchGreenway and recommended forresidential up to eight dwelling units peracre should be included in the ActivityCenter. This provides the opportunity tobetter orient the residential developmentto the greenway and Activity Center.• Several parcels that are located on theperiphery of the Activity Center andprimarily zoned and recommended forresidential land uses are to be included inthe Wedge Area.10b. Residential, office and retail land uses areappropriate in the northwest quadrant ofYork and Steele Creek roads. This area iscurrently developed with office and retail landuses along York Road and residential developmentto the rear. This quadrant should continueto function as a neighborhood center (upto 100,000 square feet of retail and 30,000square feet of office).10c. Office land uses are recommended forthis area. Carolinas Medical Center recentlyopened a medical office and emergency carefacility on this site. Buildings should front aninternal street network. Strong pedestrianconnections should be provided to surroundinguses and amenities. Building heights shouldnot exceed four stories.10d. This area is currently vacant and zoned for officeand residential uses. If it does not developwithin the existing zoning; residential,office and / or retail land uses are appropriate.Buildings should front streets with parkingat the rear of the site and consideration mayalso be given to on street parking. Developmentshould focus on improving internal andexternal pedestrian connectivity. Buildingheights should not exceed six stories.10e. This area is currently vacant and zoned forresidential development. If it does not developwithin the existing zoning; residential,office and / or retail land uses are appropriate.Building heights should not exceed fourstories, outparcels are discouraged and parkingstructures should be wrapped with activeground floor uses. Buildings should make useof the greenways and open space amenities,front Walker Branch Drive and Steele CreekRoad with parking at the rear of the site. Onstreet parking may be considered along WalkerBranch Drive.10f. Residential up to eight dwelling units peracre is appropriate in this area. This couldinclude a combination of single family andmulti-family uses such as detached single familyhomes, duplexes/quadraplexes and townhomes.The highest intensity of developmentshould be closest to the retail core of the ActivityCenter and transition to lower intensity nearthe Wedge area. Walker Branch Drive and RivergateParkway should be extended throughthe subject property to improve connectivity toadjacent parcels. Strong pedestrian connectionsare encouraged to link surrounding usesand amenities. The Walker Branch Greenwayis adjacent to the property and can be used asan amenity to this area. Buildings could facethe greenway and the greenway can providepedestrian access to other areas.10g. The RiverGate Shopping Center site mayintensity with infill development concentratedaround the core of the Activity Center. Futuredevelopment should be compact and betterconnected so that people can easily walkbetween various uses. Infilling surface parkinglots with residential, office and retail developmentis appropriate with the following considerations:buildings should not exceed six storiesand should front an internal street network withstrong pedestrian connections to surroundinguses and amenities. Future development mayalso include infill surface parking structureswrapped with active ground floor uses andshould adhere to the community design andtransportation guidance provided in this plan.10h. This area is currently vacant and zoned forresidential development. However, a mixtureof residential, office and / or retailland uses are appropriate. Building heightsshould not exceed four stories, outparcels arediscouraged and parking structures should bewrapped with active ground floor uses. Buildingsshould make use of the Walker BranchGreenway and open space amenities.18 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanVolume I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

10I. The northeast quadrant of S. Tryon Streetand Steele Creek Road is recommendedfor a mix of residential, office and / orretail land uses. Property located along S.Tryon Street is developed with a retail center.Property to the rear of the shopping center iszoned for office land uses, while other parcelsare zoned for residential land uses. Buildingheights should not exceed four stories, outparcelsare discouraged and parking structuresshould be wrapped with active ground flooruses. Buildings should make use of the WalkerBranch Greenway and open space amenities.10j. Park and open space land uses, includinggreenway connections should be providedthroughout the RiverGate Mixed Use ActivityCenter. Active open spaces that serve asa gathering space, incorporate greenways andtrails, link areas and preserve environmentalfeatures are an important asset to this Center.Existing parks and open spaces in the Centerare Walker Branch Greenway, Steele CreekGreenway and Steele Creek Athletic Fields.Graphic 2:Westinghouse Boulevard Industrial Center (refer to Policy 11)Westinghouse Industrial CenterThe Westinghouse Industrial Center is the largestindustrial sub market in North Carolina, and providesemployment opportunities for people throughoutthe region. It is anticipated that the area willcontinue to attract more industrial and office uses,especially given its location along two major interstates(I-77 and I-485) and the large number of businessesthat exist in the area.The continued development of industrial land usesis appropriate in this Industrial Center along withsome retail and office uses that support area employeesand visitors. These supporting retail andoffice land uses should be focused around theintersections of S. Tryon Street / WestinghouseBoulevard and I-77 / Westinghouse Boulevard orbe internal to industrial / business parks. Additionalstreet connections may be needed to improve access,circulation, and support future developmentwithin the Industrial Center.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 19Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentVolume I: Concept Plan

11a. Modify the Westinghouse Boulevard IndustrialCenter boundaries as shown onGraphic 2 to include property that is more appropriatefor industrial development. A portionof the Siemens property, located off ShoptonRoad West, is separated from the larger parcelby Armour Creek (one of the fingers off of theCatawba River). This property is currentlylocated in the Wedge area and zoned I-2. Itshould be added to the Industrial Center.Property located on the northerly side of WestinghouseBoulevard east of S. Tryon Street isadjacent to the Whitehall / Ayrsley Mixed UseActivity Center and should be included in theActivity Center. A couple of the parcels arerecommended for institutional land uses whilethe remaining parcels are recommended fora mixture of residential, office and retail landuses. These uses at this location are consideredmore appropriate in the Activity Center.11b. Properties located along S. Tryon Street,extending from Westinghouse Boulevardto the proposed Steele Creek Greenway,are appropriate for office, civic, and conveniencetype retail uses that serve the IndustrialCenter. There is existing vacant retailspace in this area that offers redevelopmentopportunities. In addition, the new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Steele CreekDivision Police Station is planned for thesouthwest corner of S. Tryon Street and WestinghouseBoulevard.11c. Office, retail and industrial warehousedistribution land uses are appropriate atthe intersection of I-77 and WestinghouseBoulevard which is the key gateway to thismajor industrial and employment area. Thisarea is predominantly developed with a mixtureof retail and industrial land uses. In thefuture, one or any combination of these usesis appropriate. However, the landscaping andpedestrian network needs to be well integratedinto future development and future developmentshould not compromise the accessibilityof the interchange.11d. Support the proposed greenways in thearea. The proposed Steele Creek Greenwaygenerally extends from Brown-Grier Roadsouth to the County Line and the proposedBig Sugar Creek Greenway is located near theintersection of Westinghouse Boulevard andI-485. These proposed greenways provide theopportunity to preserve open space, providepedestrian amenities and protect environmentalfeatures in the area.Whitehall/Ayrsley Mixed Use Activity CenterThis Activity Center was initially developed withmainly office and industrial land uses and in morerecent years, new developments have incorporatedretail and residential uses. Ayrsley Town Center,located across S. Tryon Street from Whitehall,southwest of the I-485 interchange, is part of theWhitehall Mixed Use Activity Center. This MixedUse Activity Center, previously referred to as theWhitehall Mixed Use Activity Center, should be renamedWhitehall/Ayrsley Mixed Use Activity Centerto recognize Ayrsley, as a significant mixed usedevelopment within the Center boundaries. Futuredevelopment in the Ayrsley area should continue tobe designed to be compact and pedestrian oriented.12a. Modify the Whitehall/Ayrsley Mixed UseActivity Center boundaries as shown onGraphic 3 to include additional parcels thatare appropriate for a greater mixture andintensity of development. Property locatedalong the westerly side of I-485 north of W.Arrowood Road and property located alongthe easterly side of I-485 and north and southof W. Arrowood Road should be added to theMixed Use Activity Center. Previously theseparcels were included in the Wedge area.However, the recommended mix of residential,office and retail land uses is appropriate in theActivity Center. The Moody Lake Office Park islocated in this area.Parcels located off the southerly side of S.Tryon Street along the Coffey Creek Greenway(currently in the Wedge area) as well as propertylocated on the northeast corner of S. TryonStreet and Westinghouse Boulevard (currentlyin the Westinghouse Boulevard Industrial Center)are recommended to be included in thisMixed Use Activity Center.12b. Office and retail land uses are recommendedalong the west side of I-485 north of W.Arrowood Road. A mixture of office and retail20 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Graphic 3:Whitehall/Ayrsley Mixed Use Activity Center (refer to Policy 12)DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 21Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

land uses is appropriate near the intersectionstransitioning to office land uses.12c. A mixture of residential, office and / orretail land uses are appropriate adjacentto Moody Lake Office Park. Building heightsshould not exceed four stories and outparcelsare discouraged. Buildings should make useof the greenways and open space amenities.12d. Recognize the Moody Lake developmentat Arrowood Road and I-485, which wasapproved in 2008, as a mixed use development.The approved site plan allows for 1.8million square feet of office space, 40,000square feet of retail and 400 residential units.12e. The west side of I-485 along Whitehall Parkshould continue to develop with office andindustrial-warehouse distribution uses,with a higher concentration of office at theGraphic 4:Shopton Road Industrial Center (refer to Policy 13)intersection of Arrowood / Brown GrierRoad and I-485. Building heights in this areashould not exceed six stories. It is importantin this area that future development doesnot compromise the accessibility of the interchange.12f. Future infill development may include office,retail and residential land uses concentratedaround the intersection of ArrowoodRoad and S. Tryon Street. Currently,this area is developed with retail (Wal MartShopping Center), light industrial (WhitehallTechnology Park), and multi-family residentialland uses. Development in this area may intensifyin the future. Infilling the surface parkinglots with development is appropriate withthe following considerations: buildings shouldfront an internal street network with strongpedestrian connections to surrounding usesand amenities. Buildings should not exceed22 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanVolume I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

six stories. More intense development is appropriatefor this site if it is compact and betterconnected so that people can easily walkbetween the various uses and it adheres to thecommunity design and transportation guidanceprovided in this plan. Also, future developmentshould not compromise the accessibility of theinterchange.12g. Provide open space and greenways. Landadjacent to Whitehall Technology Park isowned by the Catawba Lands Conservancyand is to be preserved as open space. Also,portions of the Coffey Creek Greenway arelocated in this area and recommended to expandin the future.Shopton Road Industrial CenterThe portion of the Shopton Road Industrial Centerwithin the plan area boundaries is mostly vacantand sparsely developed with a few industrial / warehousedistribution, and residential land uses.13a. Modify the boundaries of the ShoptonRoad Industrial Center to exclude theresidential portions along Shopton Road,Lebanon Drive and Beaman Avenue asshown on Graphic 4. Include this existingresidential neighborhood in the Wedge. Propertieslocated along both sides of ArrowoodRoad, which includes the Moody Lake development,are recommended to be included theWhitehall / Ayrsley Mixed Use Activity Center(See Policy 12A).Community DesignCommunity design policies help to ensure that newdevelopment complements the existing or desiredcharacter of the Steele Creek community. While designpolicies alone do not dictate land use or zoning,they are used to strengthen how various land usesfit together. These policies consider not only the builtenvironment in conjunction with the natural environment,but also consider how people move throughthose spaces as pedestrians, bicyclists or automobiledrivers.GOAL:Encourage sustainable developmentthat promotes accessibilityfor pedestrians and cyclists whileintegrating green amenities andenvironmentally sensitive features.13b. Retail and / or office land uses are appropriatecloser to the intersection of ShoptonRoad and Steele Creek Road; as well asthe interchange with I-485. It will be importantin this area that future development doesnot compromise the accessibility of the interchange.13c. This area is appropriate to develop overtime with more industrial / warehouse distributionland uses, due to its proximity toI-485 and the airport, just north of this area.Industrial uses adjacent to residential shouldprovide appropriate buffers and screening andbe designed to lessen any negative impacts onthe neighborhood.Pleasant streetscape created with sidewalks, pedestrian scalelighting, street trees and on-street parking.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 23Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

Close attention to building design serves to enhance the community. Design policies do not result inconformity of design, but provide direction for both new and infill development.RESIDENTIAL Design Policies ¹14Building Architectureand Site DesignPreserve historically or architecturallysignificant structures.Avoid blank walls along pedestrian circulationareas and public rights-of-way.Orient building towards internal streetnetwork (unless a thoroughfare) or commonopen space and provide pedestrianaccess to the street.Encourage clustered developmentwhere appropriate, such as areaswhere the preservation of open spaceand/or environmentally sensitiveareas is particularly important.Provide a variety of housing types(floor plans, exterior treatments andmaterials, massing, and roof forms).Porches should be a minimum of 6’deep and at least half the width of thefacade (excluding garages).Design residential garages to reducevisual impact from the street.Vary horizontal and vertical plane ofelevations to break up the mass andscale of large buildings.Distinguish ground level of buildingsfrom upper stories through use ofmaterials, articulation or a combinationthereof.Blend the scale and height of developmentwith respect to single familyneighborhoods.Locate service areas and dumpstersaway from pedestrian circulationareas.Policy NuimberGraphic ReferenceSingle Family DetachedSingle Family Attachedand Multi-Family14A • •14B • •14C A • •14D • •14E B • •14F • •14G • •14H C •14I14J14K•••ABuildings are oriented away from South Tryon Street and towardsan internal street network.BProvide a variety of housing types and materials.¹ Adopted by City Council, the General Development Policies (GDP)provide guidance for the location, intensity and form of future developmentand redevelopment throughout the community. Many of theresidential and mixed/multi-use center policies for the plan area arebased upon these adopted GDP policies. Plan policies that appearin italic text are based upon those previously adopted GDP policies.Additional, plan-specific policies are shown in bold font. Planspecificpolicies augment the GDP design guidelines.CBreak up the massing of buildings by varying both horizontaland vertical elevations.24 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

These policies provide direction to accommodate growth and change while protecting the natural environmenton which we depend, including the quality of our air, water and land.RESIDENTIAL Design Policies ¹15Natural EnvironmentPolicy NuimberGraphic ReferenceSingle Family DetachedSingle Family Attachedand Multi-FamilyProvide a meaningful amount of usableand accessible open space. In singlefamily development, this should be commonopen space.Incorporate functional, unique, natural,and/or historical elements into the openspace.Preserve steep slopes along streams oradjacent to significant natural landscapefeatures.Preserve at least 10% of the site as“tree save area” consistent with residentialtree ordinance.Provide and encourage accessibilityto the Catawba River and othernatural amenities through better connectedstreets, sidewalks and trails.Design open space to create a networkof green spaces.Use low maintenance native vegetationas much as possible.Preserve prominent stands of existingtrees, whenever feasible.Create a gradual transition betweenthe open space and the built environmentwhere development adjoinsnatural areas/open spaces.Buffer development along SouthTryon St/York Road through a combinationof landscaping treatmentsand/or retention of existing trees.Encourage “green” site design andbuilding practices.15A • •15B • •15C D • •15D • •15E E • •15F • •15G • •15H • •15I • •15J F • •15K • •DPreserve steep slopes along creek and stream beds.EProvide access to the Catawba River through a system of trails,sidewalks and greenways.¹ Adopted by City Council, the General Development Policies (GDP)provide guidance for the location, intensity and form of future developmentand redevelopment throughout the community. Many of theresidential and mixed/multi-use center policies for the plan area arebased upon these adopted GDP policies. Plan policies that appearin italic text are based upon those previously adopted GDP policies.Additional, plan-specific policies are shown in bold font. Planspecificpolicies augment the GDP design guidelines.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 25Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentFBuffer development along South Tryon Street with landscapingto reduce noise impacts.Part I: Concept Plan

Site development should respect the natural environment.NON-RESIDENTIAL Design Policies ¹18Natural EnvironmentPreserve steep slopes along stream beds or adjacent to significant natural landscapefeatures.Provide a meaningful amount of usable and accessible common open space and integratethe tree canopy into it.Policy NuimberGraphic ReferenceRetail-OrientedMixed/Multi UseRetailOfficeMixed UseIndustrial18A • • • • •18B L • • • • •Consider using pervious pavement for overflow parking. 18C A • • • • •18D • • • • •Avoid piping creeks and minimize channelization. Use a bridge, rather than a culvert atexisting creeks when possible.Retain existing landscaping when possible. Mass clearing is not preferable and existingtree canopy should be preserved where practical.Provide large natural buffers between industrial uses and surrounding areas, includingthe Catawba River.Encourage the use of green roofs to reduce storm water runoff and provide otherenvironmental benefits.Buffer development along South Tryon St/York Road through a combination of landscapingtreatments and/or existing landscaping.18E B • • • • •18F18G M • • • • •18H C • • • • •¹ Adopted by City Council, the General Development Policies (GDP) provide guidance for the location, intensity and form of future developmentand redevelopment throughout the community. Many of the residential and mixed/multi-use center policies for the plan area are based upon theseadopted GDP policies. Plan policies that appear in italic text are based upon those previously adopted GDP policies. Additional, plan-specificpolicies are shown in bold font. Plan-specific policies augment the GDP design guidelines.•LProvide usable and common open space throughout mixed usedevelopments.MEncourage the use of green roofs to reduce storm water runoffand promote green building design.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 29Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

Circulation in and through a site should be comfortable, safe, secure and efficient for pedestrians, bicyclistsand automobile drivers.NON-RESIDENTIAL Design Policies ¹19Pedestrian andVehicular NetworkPolicy NuimberGraphic ReferenceRetail-OrientedMixed/Multi UseCreate an interconnected sidewalk system. 19A N • • • • •Design short blocks with an organized street pattern.19B • • • • •Provide pedestrian/bicycle connections to nearbyparks, greenways, bikeways and trails.19C A • • • • •Design streets with pedestrian safety and comfort19D • • • • •in mind.Provide ample sidewalk width to accommodatepedestrian circulation, congregation, outdoordining, and amenities such as street furnishings,trash receptacles, art work and trees.Establish clear “way-finding” signage for pedestriansand automobile drivers.Provide safe pedestrian circulation throughout thedevelopment, including through parking lots anddecks.RetailOfficeMixed UseIndustrial19E B • • • • •19F N • • • • •19G O • • • • •Provide safe and secure transit waiting facilities. 19H C • • • • •Establish a central vehicular access into the sitefrom the more auto-oriented street and provide 19I • • • • •secondary access options from the minor streets.Design access from surrounding neighborhood sothat the appearance is residential in character.Integrate landscaping with seating along facadeswhen possible and, when practical, work to integratethe existing tree canopy into the site design.Reduce driveway cuts along South TryonStreet and other thoroughfares.Encourage shared driveways and alleys within thedevelopment.Provide and encourage accessibility to CatawbaRiver through better connected streets,sidewalks and trails.19J • • • • •19K • • • • •19L • • • • •19M • • • • •19N • • • • •Orient buildings away from South Tryon Street. 19O • • • • •Provide bicycle parking and storage areas. 19P • • • • •Design parking lots on a street/block pattern tominimize large surface lots.19Q O • • • • •Minimize large surface parking lots with smaller19R • • • • •pods and extensive landscaping.Encourage commercial or residential uses inparking decks fronting pedestrian circulationareas.Provide structured parking where feasible to conserveland and minimize surface parking.Locate parking to the side or rear of buildingsand screen parking from public rights-of-way.19S • • • • •19T • • • • •19U O • • • •¹ Adopted by City Council, the General Development Policies (GDP) provide guidance for the location,intensity and form of future development and redevelopment throughout the community. Many of theresidential and mixed/multi-use center policies for the plan area are based upon these adopted GDPpolicies. Plan policies that appear in italic text are based upon those previously adopted GDP policies.Additional, plan-specific policies are shown in bold font. Plan-specific policies augment the GDPdesign guidelines.NA well designed wayfinding systemallows pedestrians to find their wayaround the development.OAn interconnected sidewalk systemcreates a safe pedestrian environment.30 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Freestanding single tenant buildings (out parcels) can be classified as either independent or interconnected.Independent buildings function separate of the surrounding complex while interconnectedbuildings share parking and site amenities with other buildings in the same complex whether independentor interconnected. The design of freestanding single tenant buildings should be sensitive to the surroundingneighborhood, both built and natural environments.NON-RESIDENTIAL Design Policies ¹20Freestanding Single Tenant BuildingsDesign buildings to relate to the scale, height and configuration of the center. 20A • • • • •If drive-thru(s) are included, they must not compromise pedestrian circulation. 20B P • • • • •Design to facilitate walking to the freestanding building from other buildings within thecenter. Provide safe pedestrian pathways and crossings without creating conflicts withautomobiles.Design the site so that dumpsters, service areas or auxiliary storage do not interfere with,and are not visible from the pedestrian circulation area and do not negatively impact surroundingresidential areas.Policy NuimberGraphic ReferenceRetail-OrientedMixed/Multi UseRetailOfficeMixed UseIndustrial20C A • • • • •20D • • • • •The site layout should be clustered in a village arrangement around shared amenities. 20E B • • • • •¹ Adopted by City Council, the General Development Policies (GDP) provide guidance for the location, intensity and form of future developmentand redevelopment throughout the community. Many of the residential and mixed/multi-use center policies for the plan area are based upon theseadopted GDP policies. Plan policies that appear in italic text are based upon those previously adopted GDP policies. Additional, plan-specificpolicies are shown in bold font. Plan-specific policies augment the GDP design guidelines.PA well-designed drive thru fits into the context of the developmentand is sensitive to the pedestrian environment.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 31Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

TransportationStreets connect people to places. The resultingstreet network has a direct impact on the community’squality of life. If the design of the street networkis efficient, the community can benefit from a rangeof travel choices, route options, emergency access,a mix of land uses and pedestrian and bicycleoptions. To help guide the creation of an efficientstreet network, the following transportation goal wasdeveloped with the community for the Steele Creekplan area.GOAL:Provide a safe, accessible andefficient street network for allusers.nificant challenge. (See Transportation Improvements& Costs table in the Implementation Guide,page 56.)Within much of the Steele Creek area, the transportationfocus should be on completing the streetnetwork and improving the capacity of the existingtransportation system. In addition, the focus shouldbe on ensuring that the Steele Creek area developsconsistent with the land use and design guidanceprovided in this area plan to minimize impacts onthe transportation system.The following policies provide guidance for creatinga well-connected system of streets and improvingthe overall transportation system in the SteeleCreek Area.Transportation/Street Design PoliciesThis section outlines transportation policies addressingboth proposed new streets and enhancementsto existing streets to make them more pedestrianand bicycle-friendly. These improvementswill likely be accomplished in conjunction with newdevelopment and redevelopment. The general locationsof the improvements are noted on Map 4, page35.21. Upgrade Farm-to-Market RoadsAs shown on Map 4, Future Transportation Network,page 35, farm-to-market upgrades include:Sidewalks are being built along parts of Sledge Road by developersof adjacent property. A “farm-to-market road upgrade” maycomplete remaining gaps as part of a future City capital project.Achieving this transportation goal will require notonly strengthening the relationship between landuse and transportation, but also advancing keytransportation investments, consistent with theTransportation Action Plan (TAP) and improvingconnectivity throughout the area.Because the Steele Creek area is challenged bylimited road capacity, minimal street network and asparse bicycle and pedestrian network, it will requiresignificant transportation infrastructure investment toaccommodate the anticipated growth. However, thelack of funding available for transportation improvementsin this area will likely continue to be a sig-• Choate Circle• Erwin Road• Hamilton Road• Sandy Porter Road• Shopton Road• Shopton Road West• Sledge Road• Smith Road• Youngblood Road• Zoar RoadThese fairly narrow roads were historically “farmto-market”rural roads but increasingly serve as theprimary routes for new suburban development. Asgrowth has occurred, these roads have becomeoverburdened by traffic resulting in significant congestion.The City’s Transportation Action Plan, adopted in2006, recommended additional funding to upgradefarm-to-market roads within Charlotte’s city limits.32 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Typical improvements include adding curbs, gutters,sidewalks, additional lane width and turning lanesto improve traffic flow and build a complete streetserving multiple types of users (drivers, pedestriansand cyclists).The Transportation Action Plan identified 23 miles offarm-to-market roads within the Steele Creek planarea and estimated that it would cost approximately$173 million (2010 dollars) to upgrade them. Atthis time, there is little funding available to begin toaddress these needed upgrades. (The appendix ofthis Plan provides more information on transportationproject cost estimates.)22. Extend and widen key thoroughfaresThe following major thoroughfare projects are recommendedto keep pace with area growth:• Extend Carowinds Boulevard from SouthTryon Street (NC 49) to Sam Neely andWingate Roads• Widen Carowinds Boulevard (2 to 4lanes) from South Tryon Street (NC 49) toChoate Circle• Widen South Tryon Street (NC 49) (4 to6 lanes) from Arrowood Road to SteeleCreek Road (NC 160)• Widen Steele Creek Road (NC 160) (2 to4 lanes) from Shopton Road West to StateLine (SC)Extending and widening area thoroughfares shouldcontinue to be coordinated through the land developmentprocess. These improved thoroughfares willprovide more direct routes for longer distance tripscrossing the Steele Creek area, many of which aredestined for interchanges on Interstates 77 and 485.Similar to the situation with farm to market roads,while there are numerous thoroughfare and intersectionimprovements that are needed in the SteeleCreek area, there is currently no funding identifiedto address them. Today, Steele Creek Road operatesat an unacceptable level of service and hasbeen identified for widening. Unfortunately, wideningSteele Creek Road is not included in the 2035Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), meaningthat it may not be funded prior to 2035.23. Realign Choate Circle to South Tryon StreetTo increase accessibility for Steele Creek residents,Choate Circle should be realigned to South TryonStreet opposite Corsica Forest Drive. This wouldlikely occur as a part of private development projector through a public-private partnership.24. Improve intersectionsIntersection improvements may include a combinationof geometric design changes, traffic signals,roundabouts, pedestrian countdown signals, paintedcrosswalks, curb ramps and pedestrian refugeislands. Such improvements will enhance traffic flow,accessibility and safety. As shown on Map 4, intersectionsrecommended to be improved include:• Carowinds Boulevard at Choate Circle• Steele Creek Road (NC 160) at Brown-Grier Road• Steele Creek Road (NC 160) at SamNeely Road• Steele Creek Road (NC 160) at SledgeRoad• Steele Creek Road (NC 160) atWestinghouse Boulevard• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at CarowindsBoulevard• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at Interstate485• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at ShoptonRoad• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at SteeleCreek Road (NC 160)• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at WhitehallPark Drive• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at CorsicaForest Drive pending Choate CircleRealignment• Westinghouse Boulevard at Interstate 77• South Tryon Street (NC 49) at GrandPalisades Parkway• Steele Creek Road (NC 160) and I-485DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 33Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

25. Provide key “connector” streetsConnectors form a system of parallel local streetsthat offer alternatives to thoroughfares for localtrips. Depending on the scale and accessibility ofsurrounding development, these key connectionswill likely need to be implemented in a variety ofways including via private land development, theCity’s Connectivity Program or funding partnerships.These conceptual new streets are shown on Map4 (see also detailed list of proposed key connectorstreets on Map 5, Future Transportation Projects,page 55 in the Implementation Guide).Legend forMap 5, Future TransportationProjectsEnhanced IntersectionEnhanced Intersection(Pending Connection)Boulevard: Six LaneBoulevard: Four LaneAvenue: Two LaneAvenue: Two Lanewith Parkway EdgeProposed Avenue:Two LaneLocal StreetRailroadGreenwaysProposed New Street *DevelopedProposedOverland Connectors100 Year FloodplainCreeks and StreamsPonds & WetlandsPlan Area Boundary* In most cases, these new connectorswill be requested through theland development process to supportincreased travel demand andto provide additional travel routesto area Activity Centers. The locationsof the proposed connectorstreets are conceptual. Alternativelocations, consistent with the intentof the proposed network, will alsobe considered. Additional streetsmay also be identified to facilitateimproved network and connectivity.34 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Catwba RiverSteele Creek Area PlanFuture Transportation NetworkMap4Chastain AvShopton RdS Tryon StSteele Creek RdDixie River RdBeam RdBlithe Low Pl§¨¦ 485RockIsland RdBrown-Grier RdW Arrowood RdWhitehall Park DrSandy Porter RdRd WestSteele Creek RdShoptonWestinghouse BvJohnSam Neely RdWinget RdPrice RdSledge RdNevada BvS Tryon StErwin Rd§¨¦ 77Downs RdNations Ford RdCarowinds BvMoss RdChoate CrSmith RdNC-51Main StHamilton RdNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaµSouth CarolinaZoar RdMcDowellNature CenterandPreserveMiles0 12 4Data Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of October 18, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentYoungblood RdYork RdMckee RdGaston CountyPalisades PyGrandCatawba RiverFor accompanying Legend refer to page 34.DRAFT March 18, 201135

26. Facilitate cross-access and parallel connectionson either side of South Tryon StreetLocal trips along South Tryon Street should have alternativeroute choices other than having to use thishigh-volume, fast-moving, regional corridor. Newdevelopment should incorporate multiple accesspoints, not using South Tryon Street, cross-accessdriveways and parallel street connections.27. Revisit major thoroughfare alignmentsCoordinate the land development process to set upmore constructible alignments of Carowinds BoulevardExtension and Youngblood Road. The currentlyadopted centerline for Carowinds Extensionis challenged by crossing a railroad twice, while theadopted realignment of Youngblood Road bisectsthe institutional use of a tree research farm.28. Install new sidewalks along thoroughfaresThe Steele Creek area has limited sidewalks alongmost of the existing thoroughfare system (see Map13, Existing Pedestrian Facilities). As developmentoccurs, new sidewalks are required to be constructedalong existing thoroughfares, following adoptedstreetscape standards. Additionally, five-foot minimumsidewalks are required on all new local streets.29. Eliminate gaps in the sidewalk systemwithin existing residential areasSome neighborhoods do not have sidewalks becausethey were built prior to standards requiringsidewalks. The City’s sidewalk program will slowlyaddress these gaps, prioritizing continuous anddirect routes linking residential areas to parks,schools and shopping (see Map 13, Existing PedestrianFacilities). In many cases, constructing thesesidewalks may require support though a petitionbased process..30. Construct bicycle lanes along all thoroughfaresAs development occurs, new bicycle lanes shouldbe included along any thoroughfare with a new orrelocated curb line. Cross-sections for all AvenueandBoulevard-classified streets (see Map 4, FutureTransportation Network) should include bicyclelanes. Shopton Road West, near Steele CreekRoad, is a newly improved thoroughfare that hasbike lanes.31. Complete the Steele Creek GreenwayPlanning of the greenway trail system should becoordinated with the Mecklenburg County Park andRecreation Department and other partners. (Seealso the Park and Recreation policies contained inthe Infrastructure and Public Facilities section of thisarea plan.)32. Encourage bikeway and pedestrian connectionsto primary greenwaysTributaries and streams leading to Steele Creekprovide contiguous open spaces, create focal pointsfor development and make key connections to thegreenway system. These areas should be consideredfor dedication during the land developmentprocess. (See also the Park and Recreation policiescontained in the Infrastructure and Public Facilitiessection of this area plan.)Shopton Road West near Steele Creek Road is an example of anewly improved thoroughfare, including new turn lanes, medianislands, bicycle lanes, planting strips and sidewalks.36 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanVolume I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

33. Implement a parallel shared-use path orpaved shoulders along Shopton Road WestBicycle/pedestrian accommodations are neededalong farm-to-market roads until other improvementscan be fully implemented. As developmentoccurs, provision of an 8’-10’ foot minimum sharedusepath should be requested along Shopton RoadWest to create an overland connector to McDowellNature Center and Preserve.34. Expand transit service to major nodes ofactivityStreet Cross-SectionsThe following recommendations for future streetcross-sections and streetscape development standardshelp define the function and visual appeal ofthe Steele Creek area’s proposed street network.The streetscape development standards specificallydefine the character and width of the area behindthe curbs, between buildings and the existing curbline, including accommodations for sidewalks andlandscaping. The cross-section specifications showtypical conditions and may vary upon further studyand in unique circumstances.As new activity nodes develop, such as the planned“Palisades Town Center” off South Tryon Streetand existing nodes intensify, CATS should considerexpanding service to these areas. Additionally,park-and-ride opportunities should be created aspossible termini or major stops for expanded transitservice.Adopted by Charlotte City CouncilOctober 22, 2007Based on the City’s Urban Street Design Guidelines,the future cross-sections have been determinedfor Steele Creek area streets (see ProposedStreetscape Details, page 39 and refer to Map 4 forspecific locations), with the exception of neighborhoodareas, where little change to existing streetsis expected. The street types on the following pageare recommended for this plan area:Palisades Parkway is an example of an Avenue with ParkwayEdge on one side. This treatment is also recommended for thefuture cross-section of Shopton Road West.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 37Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentVolume I: Concept Plan

Description of Street Types*Description /FunctionProposed StreetClassificationStreet TypeBOULEVARDS AVENUES LOCAL STREETSIntended to move largenumbers of vehicles,often as through traffic,from one part of the cityto another and to otherlower level streets in thenetwork. The most commontype of Boulevard is4-lane Standard.• Arrowood Rd• Brown-Grier Rd• Carowinds Bv(east of S Tryon St)• South Tryon St **(north of Steele CreekRd)• South Tryon St(south of Steele CreekRd)• Steele Creek Rd• Westinghouse Bv(east of South Tryon St)The most common (non-local street)providing access from neighborhoods tocommercial areas. Designed to providea balance of service for all modes oftransportation. The most common type ofAvenue is 2-lane Standard.• Arrowood-ShoptonConn• Arrowood-WhitehallConn• Carowinds Bv(west of Tryon St)• Choate Circle• Downs Rd• Erwin Rd• Hamilton Rd• John Price Rd• McKee Rd• Moss Rd• Nations Ford Rd• PalisadesPkwy ***• Sam Neely Rd• Sandy Porter Rd• Shopton Rd• Shopton RdWest ***(southwest ofWithers Rd)• Sledge Rd• Smith Rd• WestinghouseBv (west ofTryon St)Whitehall Park•Dr• Winget Rd• Youngblood Rd• Zoar RdProvide access to residential,industrial, commercial ormixed use districts. The majorityof Charlotte’s streets areclassified as local streets andare typically built through theland development process.All remaining streets* A complete description of all street types are provided in theUrban Street Design Guidelines** Six lane boulevard only applies to South Tryon St, north ofSteele Creek Rd*** Parkway edge only applies to Palisades Pkwy and Shopton Rd Westsouthwest of Withers RdSource: Charlotte Department of Transportation, 2010Adopted by Charlotte City CouncilOctober 22, 200738 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

WestinghouseWestinghouseProposed Streetscape DetailsBoulevard~ Six LaneWidth: 98’ from back of curb to back of curb; ROW is 130’.Cross Section: Three lanes in each direction with a wide median to accommodate turn lanes, bike zone,planting strip, sidewalk and utility zone. Building setbacks will vary by zoning districts.* includes 2.5’curb and gutterand 5’ Bike ZoneUtility ZonePed ZonePlantingStripBike Zone *VehicleLanesTurn Lane/Median **VehicleLanesBike Zone *PlantingStripPed ZoneUtility Zone** includes 1.5’median curbBuilding setbacksset by zoning2’ 6’ 8’33’17’ 33’8’ 6’ 2’7.5’130’ ROW98’ Back Of Curb To Back Of Curb7.5’Building setbacksset by zoningBoulevard ~ Four LaneWidth: 76’ fromback of curb toback of curb;ROW is 108’.Cross Section:Two lanes ineach directionwith a wide medianto accommodateturn lanes,bike zone, plantingstrip, sidewalkand utility zone.Building setbackswill vary by zoningdistricts.* includes 2.5’curb and gutterand 5’ Bike Zone** includes 1.5’median curbUtility ZonePed ZoneVehicleLanesTurn Lane/Median **VehicleLanes2’ 6’ 8’22’ 17’ 22’8’ 6’ 2’Building setbacksset by zoningPlantingStripBike Zone *7.5’108’ ROW76’ Back Of Curb To Back Of CurbBike Zone *7.5’PlantingStripPed ZoneUtility ZoneBuilding setbacksset by zoningNOTE: These dimensions reflect typical street sections at mid-block locations. They will beused by Charlotte Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Charlotte-MecklenburgPlanning Department, to determine the location of the ultimate curb lines. Variations from thetypical street sections, where needed to address physical conditions, enhance operations, orbetter meet the intent of this area plan, may be identified during future design and analysisphases.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 39Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart I: Concept Plan

WestinghouseCentral AvProposed Streetscape Detailsnot to scaleAvenue ~ Two Lane UndividedWidth: 37’ from backof curb to back of curb.ROW is 69’.Cross Section: Onetravel lane in eachdirection with bikezone, planting strip,sidewalk and utilityzone. If a turn lane isadded, an additional11’ is required. Buildingsetbacks will varyby zoning districts.* includes 2.5’curb and gutterand 5’ Bike ZoneUtility ZonePed ZonePlantingStripBike Zone *VehicleLaneVehicleLane2’ 6’ 8’11’ 11’7.5’69‘ ROW7.5’ Bike Zone *PlantingStrip8’ 6’Ped ZoneUtility Zone2’Building setbacksset by zoning37’ Back Of Curb To Back Of CurbBuilding setbacksset by zoningAvenue ~ Two Lane with Parkway EdgeWidth: 24’ from edge of pavement to edge of pavement. ROW is 84’.Cross Section: One travel lane in each direction with Shared Use Path on Lake Wylie side, planting strip,sidewalk and utility zone. If a turn lane is added, an additional 11’ is required. Building setbacks will vary byzoning districts.Utility ZoneShared UsePathGreenShoulderVehicleLaneVehicleLaneGreenShoulderPed ZoneUtility Zone2’ 10’ 20’ 12’ 12’ 20’ 6’2’Building setbacksset by zoning84‘ ROW24’ Back Of Curb To Back Of CurbBuilding setbacksset by zoningNOTE: These dimensions reflect typical street sections at mid-block locations. They will beused by Charlotte Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Charlotte-MecklenburgPlanning Department, to determine the location of the ultimate curb lines. Variations from thetypical street sections, where needed to address physical conditions, enhance operations, orbetter meet the intent of this area plan, may be identified during future design and analysisphases.40 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Infrastructure and PublicFacilitiesPublic facilities and services addressed in the planinclude public water and sewer, storm water, police,fire, parks and recreation and schools. As Charlotte-Mecklenburgcontinues to grow and develop,timely planning for these services is essential tomaintain the high quality of life residents have cometo expect. Other public facilities, including medicaland social services are not addressed in this landuse plan.The Steele Creek Area Plan’s vision includes thestatement that the area will have a “balanced mixtureof land uses with enhanced public facilities thatinclude quality schools.” It also emphasizes the creationof “an interconnected network of parks, greenwaysand open space amenities.” Public facilitiesthat currently serve much of this plan area includepublic water and sewer, storm water, police, fire,parks and recreation, a library and schools. Overthe last decade, the Steele Creek area has experiencedsignificant growth. As this trend continues,additional public facilities will be needed to serveresidents and businesses.GOAL:Provide public facilities to maintainand improve service levels toarea residents.Infrastructure andPublic Facilities PoliciesThe following policies are recommended to enhancethe area’s existing public facilities and meet futuregrowth demands. The joint use of facilities is encouragedto reduce cost and make the best use of resourceswhen possible.Water and Sewer35. Encourage development to locate where appropriatewater and sewer capacity exists oris planned.Public water is currently available to all retail andindustrial centers and major transportation corridorsin the area. However, there are service needs inmany of the residential areas of the southwest portionof the plan area. A large transmission main wasconstructed in 2010 along Steele Creek Road fromShopton Road to South Tryon Street to expand waterservice in the area. In an effort to address the lackof water and sewer capacity in parts of the plan area,development should be located in areas where theinfrastructure is in place or is planned.Sewer service to the southwest part of the plan areais difficult to provide due to changes in topographyand the area’s distance from the Steele Creek PumpStation. This pump station, located on Choate Circle,transfers sewage to the McAlpine Wastewater TreatmentPlant and will be redesigned in the future toaccommodate additional flow.Infrastructure improvements in the area are needed to keep Some of the hydrology features within the plan areapace with current and future development.include the Catawba River, Steele Creek, NealDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 41Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department36. Utilize the rezoning process to provide inputon the impact of new development on infrastructure.When a proposed development requires a rezoning,the rezoning process offers the opportunity to assessinfrastructure impacts and to direct more intensedevelopment into areas where the infrastructure is inplace to support it.Storm Water37. Minimize stormwater runoff through site designand the use of Best Management Practices.Volume I: Concept Plan

Branch and Walker Branch as well as other creeks,streams, ponds and wetlands. The land surface inthe plan area has a moderate to steep slope closestto creeks, streams and Lake Wylie.Storm water runoff is the result of precipitation thatis not absorbed by the earth. It often carries pollutantsinto area creeks and streams. Trees andnatural areas generate less storm water runoff andhelp filter pollutants. Therefore, preservation of thetree canopy, open space, limited grading and compactdevelopment contribute to the protection of thearea’s natural resources and reduce storm waterrunoff.Storm water facilities help to remove storm waterrunoff from areas such as streets and sidewalks forpublic safety reasons and help to protect the area’saquatic resources. Existing topography can be usedas part of the drainage system on a site to preserveenvironmental features while taking advantage ofthe area’s natural resources.Most development in the plan area is subject tothe Post Construction Controls Ordinance (PCCO)which regulates storm water runoff in accordancewith State and Federal regulations. Its intent is tocontrol the adverse effects of increased post-constructionstorm water runoff and non-point sourcepollution associated with development. Also, BestManagement Practices (BMP) serve to protect theenvironment and improve water quality by reducingflood risks and pollution in streams, rivers and lakes.They may also serve as an attractive and useablepart of a development’s amenities. A few ways toconceal BMPs include fountains, ponds and gardens.Parks and Recreation38. Encourage the location of future parks andopen space in highly visible areas suchas residential communities, retail centers,schools and along thoroughfares.The location of parks in highly visible areas will allowfor more activity and better access. Also, openspace areas may serve as an amenity and allow forthe incorporation of natural features into development.The plan area is served by T.M. Winget RegionalPark and McDowell Nature Center and Preserve.Berewick and Ramblewood parks are located on theperiphery of the plan area. In the southern portionof the plan area, Capps Community Park is plannedon a heavily wooded 67-acre site. Plans have beenapproved for a neighborhood park to be co-locatedat the Palisades Elementary School site. In addition,the Steele Creek Athletic Association has aplaying field complex located off Choate Circle thatincludes baseball, softball, soccer and football fields.Other private facilities include Palisades Golf Coursesand Soccer fields.39. Continue to develop the greenway systemand connect greenways to areas of activity,such as parks, nature preserve, residentialcommunities, retail centers, employmentareas and schools.The greenway system may serve as active or passiveopen space in the community. It provides theopportunity to connect areas for pedestrians andcyclists to move through the community more easily.The location of water and sewer along greenwaysallows the potential for joint use projects.An extensive and well connected greenway networkis important to Steele Creek residents. There areseveral greenways planned for the area. Currently,Walker Branch Greenway runs along the rear of theRiverGate shopping center. Area greenway plansinclude the eventual development of an interconnectedgreenway system linking greenways toMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve, T.M. WingetRegional Park, schools, shopping and employment.In the future, the Steele Creek Greenway corridorcould be connected to the Anne Springs CloseGreenway corridor In Fort Mill, South Carolina (seeMap 16, Public Facilities).40. Seek opportunities to improve public accessto the Catawba River.As development occurs along the River, considerationshould be given to providing land to allow forfuture public boat access points. Although, CopperheadIsland provides boat access in the plan area,residents desire additional public access points tothe Catawba River.42 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanVolume I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Schools41. Strive to extend school capacity as developmentoccurs.While developing the vision statement for the plan,Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) members emphasizedthe importance of having enhanced publicfacilities that include quality schools. Many ofCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) are currentlyovercrowded and schools in the plan area willcontinue to face increasing demand as developmentoccurs. Additional schools will be needed if the areagrows as projected.There are four elementary, two middle and one highschool in the plan area. For example, River GateElementary School, located near the intersectionof Hamilton and Smith roads, opened in 2009 andis at 90 percent capacity. Charlotte-MecklenburgLong Range School Facilities Master Plan includesfuture plans for the construction of an elementary,middle and high school off of South Tryon Street, inthe Palisades area, to serve the southwestern portionof the plan area. The elementary school will beco-located with a neighborhood park adjacent to theMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve.The construction of schools in the plan area couldbe impacted by a lack of funding and potential closingof schools in other areas. CMS continues toface a number of financial challenges. As a result,in recent months a number of proposals to consolidateand/or close schools have been discussed.The proposed closing of E. E. Waddell High Schoolwill impact Olympic High School located in the planarea.As development occurs, the opportunity exists toreserve land for school sites as part of future development,when appropriate. To make the best use ofresources and preserve land in the area, considerationshould be given to locating schools adjacentto parks, libraries and other public facilities. Newschools should integrate environmentally sensitiveand sustainable design standards consistent withother policies in the plan.As public facilities are developed in the plan area,consideration should be given to combining resourcesto reduce costs and travel time. The intent is toprovide for more effective and efficient use of publicresources.Police43. Construct new police station to serve theSteele Creek divisionThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Steele Creek Divisioncovers this area. Currently, their headquartersare located in the Police and Fire Training Academyon Shopton Road. Future plans include the constructionof a new Charlotte-Mecklenburg PoliceDepartment Steele Creek Division Police Stationon the southwest corner of South Tryon Street andWestinghouse Boulevard.Fire44. Provide fire stations to serve future developmentand annexed areasThere are two fire stations located within the planarea. Station 37 is located on South Tryon Streetand Station 38 is located on Shopton Road West.Station 38 is home to Charlotte’s first and only fireboat house. Future plans also include a fire stationin the area of Youngblood and McKee roads, contingentupon annexation. Charlotte Fire Departmentplans call for additional fire stations to serve the planarea that will be developed after areas are annexedand demand warrants.Libraries45. Develop regional library to serve the area’sgrowing populationThe plan area is currently served by the SteeleCreek Branch Library located on Steele CreekRoad, adjacent to Southwest Middle School. Landfor a new regional library has been acquired onShopton Road in the northern most portion of theplan area, near the Berewick development.42. Encourage the development and joint use ofpublic service facilities to share resourcesand to support area growth.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 43Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentVolume I: Concept Plan

Natural EnvironmentA good land use plan balances preservation of thearea’s natural resources with the demand for newdevelopment. This is possible with careful planningand adherence to policies and regulations. Thespecific environmental policies contained in this planare based on the more general principles and policiestaken from the General Development Policies – Environment(GDP), adopted in 2007.The protection of the environment which includesthe preservation of the tree canopy and other naturalfeatures, such as the Catawba River, were identifiedas primary concerns for area residents during theplanning process. The vision developed for the areamakes specific mention of “Protecting the CatawbaRiver, McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, naturalfeatures, and historic places.” The vision also advocates“Encouraging community design that recognizesthe natural environment; and creating an interconnectednetwork of parks, greenways, and open spaceamenities”.Portions of the plan area are located within the LakeWylie, Steele Creek and Sugar Creek watershed basins.Most of the western boundary of the plan area,approximately 9,143 acres located along Lake Wylie,is located within the Critical Area of the Lake WylieWatershed Overlay Zoning District and approximately2,965 acres is located within the Protected Area ofthe Lake Wylie Watershed Overlay Zoning District.Area creeks and streams running through the areainclude Steele Creek, Polk Ditch, Walker Branch andNeal Branch. (Parks and greenways are addressedin the park and recreation section of this document.)Other environmental features include ponds andwetlands located throughout the study area, floodplain,swim buffers, natural heritage areas and naturalheritage element occurrences. See Map 17, EnvironmentalFeatures.Natural heritage areas are areas of land or wateridentified by N.C. Natural Heritage Program biologistsas being important for the conservation of the state’sbiodiversity. These areas often contain examplesof natural communities and often include rare andendangered species. Natural heritage element occurrencesare locations of rare and endangered speciespopulations and occurrences of exemplary or uniquenatural ecosystems and special wildlife habitats.GOAL:Encourage environmentally sensitiveland development practicesNatural Environment PoliciesThe preservation and protection of open space,trees, water bodies, air and other natural assetsis extremely important as the area continues todevelop. The natural environment policies whichfollow provide direction to accommodate growth andchange while protecting the quality of the area’sland, water and air.Land Quality46. Support mixed use and compact developmentthat preserve land, reduce vehiculartrips and protect natural resources.Mixed use and compact development reduce triplengths and support alternative travel options. Thistype of development encourages walking and bikingas well as protects air quality, water quality andother natural resources. The land use and designsections provide details about the appropriatelocation for mixed use development and provideguidance for appropriate design. The land use anddesign policies help insure that impacts of growthare mitigated.Ayrsley Town Center was one of the first mixed use developmentsin the area.44 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanVolume I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

47. Protect and preserve the area’s environmentalfeatures.A survey of area residents and property owners earlyin the planning process revealed that the area’sproximity to the Catawba River / Lake Wylie is whatrespondents liked most, followed by the area’s othernatural features. The biggest concern shared in thesurvey, was the loss of natural habitat. The preservationof large areas of mature trees to retain treecanopy and a network of green spaces is importantas development occurs.Map 17, Environmental Features illustrates a numberof areas that have identified environmentalfeatures including the McDowell Nature Center andPreserve. The Preserve is mostly forested with asignificant tree canopy and rolling terrain along LakeWylie. The Preserve has a large variety of rare andendangered plant life. In addition, the Preserve ishome to numerous species of birds, mammals, reptilesand amphibians.Air Quality50. Implement the land use, community designand transportation policies to reduce vehicleemissions.Clean healthy air is our most vital natural resource.Ground-level ozone is the biggest air pollution problemin Mecklenburg. Mobile sources such as carsare the largest contributor of ozone-forming pollution.Future development should strive to reducevehicle trips, improve connectivity and provide travelchoices/route options. The reduction of vehiclesmiles traveled (VMT) and the implementation ofpolicies recommended throughout the plan will helpimprove air quality.48. Encourage business and property ownersto adhere to environmental standards andwork with appropriate agencies to clean upsites and minimize soil contamination.Although the area has many positive environmentalfeatures, there are soil and groundwater contaminationsites identified on Map 17, EnvironmentalFeatures. Most of these sites are located within theWestinghouse Industrial Center. The contaminationmay be due to underground tanks, chemical leaksand improper disposal of chemicals.Water Quality49. Protect the Catawba River, creeks, streams,ponds, wetlands, floodplain and other environmentalfeatures in the area.Nearly 40 percent of the plan area is located withinthe watershed protection area and there are 83miles of stream within the plan area. Protection ofthe quality of the area’s water supply is very important.The Catawba River / Lake Wylie is considereda major asset by most in the community. Developmentpractices that utilize minimal clearing, gradingand soil compaction have less impact on the waterquality. Water conservation is a simple tool that canbe practiced by everyone and is important in protectingthe area’s water supply.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 45Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentWater quality is very critical for the health and safety of LakeWylie area residents and visitors.Volume I: Concept Plan

ConclusionThe Steele Creek area has grown at a rapid pace during the last decade. The impact of regional growthand the opening of three I-485 interchanges within the area have placed additional growth pressures on theSteele Creek community. The area experienced an 84 percent increase in population and transitioned frombeing a largely undeveloped area to an active area with four Activity Centers.As the Charlotte region continues to attract new residents and businesses, development pressure in theSteele Creek area will likely continue. The ability to successfully accommodate growth, while maintaining ahigh quality of life, is not likely without appropriate planning.The Steele Creek Area Plan sets the stage for managing future growth and development consistent with theCenters, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework, the City’s vision for future growth and development, andthe Steele Creek community’s vision for the area. The plan offers the opportunity to help fulfill the vision forthe area by protecting the area’s environmental features while providing for the integration of land use andtransportation planning.There are many factors that will determine how the area develops over time such as environmental constraintsand market conditions. However, the policies in this plan are intended to help guide future growthand development in an organized manner and to contribute to the long term sustainability of the community.The plan policies provide for future development that is consistent with the character and vision for the area,an efficient street network, public facilities to serve residents and development practices that have minimalimpact on the environment.46 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart I: Concept PlanCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Part IIImplementationGuide47

Part II Implementation GuideIntroductionAchieving the vision articulated in this plan will occur incrementally over time throughthe combined efforts of local/state government, private property owners, residents,developers and many others. This Implementation Guide is primarily a staff documentthat outlines specific steps that can be taken by various public and private bodies sothat the future envisioned in this plan may be realized. These strategies are listed inthe table that follows. The lead responsible agency and tentative time frame is alsoincluded. The strategies are numbered sequentially and correspond to the policiesdiscussed in the Concept Plan. This allows staff to track progress of the plan’s policiesover time.Some strategies are physical such as installing sidewalks and building new thoroughfarealignments like Carowinds Boulevard Extension. Other strategies involve continuedenforcement of adopted City policies and regulations such as the Post ConstructionControls Ordinance that deals with the effects of storm water runoff; still othersconsider policy or ordinance changes to accommodate new policy recommendations,such as a zoning ordinance change to allow for increased retail use in marinas.These implementation strategies do not imply a specific public or private sector commitment.The Charlotte City Council will not be asked to adopt this implementationGuide. However, many of the strategies in this section will require future action byelected officials and will be presented to them for approval as needed on a case-bycasebasis.Finally, since conditions change over time, staff will periodically update this ImplementationGuide to reflect changes and progress.48 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart II: Implementation GuideCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Recommended Implementation StrategiesThe number of each action corresponds to the policies beginning on page 12 of the Concept Plan.PolicyNumberAction ItemProjectTypeLeadAgencyTimeFrameLand Use & Community Design1-20 Use land use and community design policiesto guide and evaluate developmentproposals.Zoning Planning as developmentoccurs10a11a12a13aWork with Planning GIS staff to modifythe Centers, Corridors and Wedgesboundary layer reflecting the changesadopted for the RiverGate Mixed-Use ActivityCenter, as indicated on Graphic 1.Work with Planning GIS staff to modifythe Center, Corridors and Wedgesboundary layer reflecting the changesadopted for the Westinghouse IndustrialActivity Center, as indicated on Graphic2.Work with Planning GIS staff to modifythe Centers, Corridors and Wedgesboundary layer reflecting the changesadopted for the Whitehall / Ayrsley Mixed-Use Activity Center, as indicated onGraphic 3.Work with Planning GIS staff to modifythe Center, Corridors and Wedgesboundary layer reflecting the changesadopted for the Sopton Road IndustrialActivity Center, as indicated on Graphic4.Zoning Planning Within 1monthof PlanAdoptionZoning Planning Within 1monthof PlanAdoptionZoning Planning Within 1monthof PlanAdoptionZoning Planning Within 1monthof PlanAdoption14-20 Consider appropriate zoning ordinancerevisions including those recommendationsin the Residential Design Standards(RDS), and the Heighs in ResidentialDistricts (H.I.R.D.) stakeholder processescurrently underway.Zoning Planning Short(0-5 yr)DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 49Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart II: Implementation Guide

PolicyNumberAction ItemProjectTypeLeadAgencyTimeFrameTransportation and Streetscape(see table on page 56 for estimated costs of improvements)21 Upgrade Farm-to-Market Roads asshown on Map 4, farm-to-market upgradesinclude:-Choate Circle-Hamilton Road-Sandy Porter Road-Shopton Road and Shopton Road West-Sledge Road-Smith Road-Youngblood Road-Zoar Road22 Extend Carowinds Blvd. from S. TryonStreet (NC 49) to Sam Neely and WingetRoads.Widen Carowinds Blvd. [2 to- 4 lanes]from S. Tryon Street (NC 49) to ChoateCircle.Widen S. Tryon Street (NC 49) [4 to 6lanes] from Arrowood Road to SteeleCreek Road (NC 160)Widen Steele Creek Road (NC 160) [2 to4 lanes] from Shopton Rd. West to StateLine (S.C.)23 Work with MPO staff to amend ThoroughfarePlan to reflect recommendation to realignChoate Circle to South Tryon Street.Transp. CDOT /PlanningTransp. CDOT /E&PMTransp. CDOT /E&PM /Planningas developmentoccursand/or asfundingbecomesavailableas developmentoccursShort(0-5 yr)24 Enhance the following intersections to Transp. CDOT / asimprove traffic flow, area accessibility andE&PM / fundingsafety; and further analyze their feasibilitythrough the capital needs assessmentavailablePlanning becomesprocess:and/or-Carowinds Rd. at Choate Circleas development-Steele Creek Rd. at Brown Grier-Steele Creek Rd. (NC-160) at SamoccursNeely Rd.-Steele Creek Rd. (NC-160) at SledgeRd.-Steele Creek Rd. (NC-160) at WestinghouseBlvd.-Steele Creek Rd. (NC-160) at I-485-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at CarowindsBlvd.-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at I-485-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at Shopton Rd.-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at Steele CreekRd. (NC-160)-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at Whitehall ParkDr.-S. Tryon Street (NC-49) at Corsica ForestDr. pending Choate Circle realignment-Westinghouse Blvd. at I-77-S. Tryon (NC-49) at Grand Palisades50 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart II: Implementation GuideCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

PolicyNumberAction ItemProjectTypeLeadAgencyTimeFrame25 Work with petitioner in the rezoningprocess to request that key connectorstreets shown on Map 5, are provided asdevelopment occurs.Transp. CDOT /Planningas developmentoccurs26 Work with petitioner in the rezoning processto facilitate cross-access and parrallelconnections along S. Tryon (NC-49).Transp. /ZoningCDOT /Planningas developmentoccurs27 Work with MUMPO to review the majorthoroughfare alignments of CarowindsBlvd. Extension and Youngblood Rd., andamend Thoroughfare Plan accordingly.Trasp. CDOT /PlanningShort(0-5 yr)28 Construct new sidewalks along existingthoroughfares, refer to Maps 4 and 13.29 Work with CDOT in identifiing areas inneed of sidewalks within established residentialareas, and identify potential fundingsources to construct new sidwalks.30 Construct bicycle lanes along all thoroughfares.Transp. CDOT as developmentoccursTransp. CDOT Short(0-5 yr)and ongoingTransp. CDOT as developmentoccurs31 Complete Steele Creek Greenway Transp. Park &Rec /PlanningLong(>10 yrs)32 Work with petitioners in the rezoning processto encourage bikeway connectionsto primary greenways.Transp.CDOT/ Park& Rec /Planningas developmentoccurs33 Work with petitioners in the rezoningprocess to develop a parrallel shared-usepath or paved shoulders along ShoptonRoad West.34 Review expansion of transit to the planarea as part of CATS’ next update to the5-year Countywide Transit Services Plan.Transp. CDOT /E&PM /PlanningTransp. CATS /Planningas developmentoccursMedium(5-10 yr)DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 51Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart II: Implementation Guide

PolicyNumberAction ItemProjectTypeLeadAgencyTimeFrameInfrastructure and Public Facilities35-37 Continue to develop and maintain waterand sewer systems neededto support the area’s growth.35-37 Use land use and community design policies,as well as information about existingand planned infrastructure to guide andevaluate development proposals.Utilities CMU OngoingUtilities CMU Ongoing35-37 Replace Steele Creek pump station Utilities CMU Medium(5-10 yr)38-40 Develop Capps Community Park Park P&R Medium(5-10 yr)38-40 Develop Palisades Neighborhood Park Park P&R Short(0-5 yr)38-40 Develop Steele Creek, Walkers Branch,and Polk Ditch Greenways, as well asdedicate more areas for new greenwayswhere possible.38-40 Work through the rezoning and subdivisionprocesses to support the developmentof public access points to theCatawba River, including boat ramps,picnic areas and public open space alongthe river.Park P&R OngoingPark P&R as developmentoccurs41-42 Construct Palisades Elementary School Schools CMS Long(>10 yrs)41-42 Construct middle school at Steele CreekRoad site to serve southwest portion ofthe plan area41-42 Construct high school to serve southwestportion of the plan area.Schools CMS Long(>10 yrs)Schools CMS Long(>10 yrs)45 Construct regional library at the ShoptonRoad sitePublicFacilitiesPLCMCLong(>10 yrs)38-45 Work with civic infrastructure providerssuch as libraries, parks and schoolsthrough the Joint Use Task Force (JUTF),to build facilities along major or minorthoroughfares in mixed-use areas, andseek new opportunities for joint use projects.PublicFacilitiesPlanning/ Police/ Fire /Schools& LibararyOngoing52 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart II: Implementation GuideCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

PolicyNumberAction ItemProjectTypeLeadAgencyTimeFrameEnvironment46-50 Use the rezoning and subdivision processto implement land use and environmentalpolicies.Zoning Planning as developmentoccurs46-50 Continue to apply PCCO (Post ConstructionControls Ordinance) and other Cityregulations and policies that address theprotection of environmentally sensitiveareas that are impacted by storm waterrun-off.StormwaterE&PMas developmentoccurs46-50 Limit the amount of land cleared, gradedor compacted during the land developmentprocess to the maximum allowablebuilt upon area, detailed in the watershedoverlay zoning districts that applyLandDevelopmentE&PMas developmentoccurs46-50 Continue to apply the City’s Tree Ordinance(and subsequent text amendments)in preserving the tree canopy, byecouraging a 10% tree save requirementfor residential sites and a 15% for commericalsitesZoning/TreeOrd.Planning/E&PMas developmentoccurs38-40;46-50Request easements and/or dedicationsduring the land development process toexpand the Greenways and passive openspace.Zoning/TreeOrd.Park &Rec./Planning/E&PMas developmentoccurs48 Limit development in and around contaminatedsites to non-residential usesconsistent with land use policies.Zoning Planning as developmentoccursDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 53Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart II: Implementation Guide

Future Transportation ProjectsSee Map 5, Future Transportation Projects on following page.1. Extension of Shopton Road West across Steele CreekRoad (NC 160) to new local street #42. New street between Brown-Grier Road at Cedar Hill Roadand Shopton Road West Extension3. Extension of Realigned Dixie River Road across SteeleCreek Road (NC 160) to Gallant Lane4. New street between Rigsby Road and Williams Glenn Road5. New street between Sandy Porter Road and ArrowoodRoad inside Interstate 4856. New street between Beaman Avenue and Blithe Low Place7. New street between Shopton Road and Arrowood Roadinside Interstate 4858. New street between Arrowood Road and Whitehall ParkDrive with bridge over Interstate 485 between ArrowoodRoad and South Tryon Street (NC 49)9. New street between Shopton Road West and Winget Road10. Extension of Means Court to Quality Drive11. Extension of General Drive to Westinghouse Boulevard12. Extension of Nevada Boulevard to Westinghouse Boulevard13. New street between Pioneer Avenue and Arrowpoint Boulevardwith bridge over Interstate 485 between South TryonStreet (NC 49) and Interstate 7714. Extension of Waterlyn Drive to Sledge Road15. New street between Waterlyn Drive Extension and SteeleCreek Road (NC 160) at Huntington Meadow Lane16. Extension of Swann Branch Drive to Steele Creek Road(NC 160) at Sledge Road17. New Street between Erwin Road and South Tryon Street(NC 49) at Stephendale Drive18. The 2009 Feasibility Study recommends a connection betweenSouth Ridge Drive and Moss Road. The connectionwill be considered only if parcels located on the west sideof Moss Road are redeveloped.19. Extension of Rivergate Parkway across South Tryon Street(NC 49) to Steele Creek Road (NC 160)20. New street between Steelecroft Parkway and WalkerBranch Drive21. New street between York Road (NC 49) and Grand PalisadesParkway22. New street between Hickory View Lane Extension andGrand Palisades Parkway23. Extension of Capps Road to Palisades Parkway24. New street between Hickory View Lane and Shallow PondRoad25. Extension of Hamilton Road to Capps Road26. Extension of Walker Branch Drive to Superior Street Extension27. Extension of Superior Street to Rivergate Parkway Extension28. Extension of Rivergate Parkway to Smith Road29. Extension of General Drive to Carowinds Boulevard viaCatawba Trace30. New street between Thomas Road and Kentucky HomeLane31. New street between McKee Road and Tega Cay/GoldhillRoad ConnectorLegend forMap 5, Future TransportationProjectsEnhanced IntersectionEnhanced Intersection(Pending Connection)Boulevard: Six LaneBoulevard: Four LaneAvenue: Two LaneAvenue: Two Lanewith Parkway EdgeProposed Avenue:Two LaneLocal StreetRailroadGreenwaysProposed New Street *DevelopedProposedOverland Connectors100 Year FloodplainCreeks and StreamsPonds & WetlandsPlan Area Boundary* In most cases, these new connectorswill be requested through theland development process to supportincreased travel demand andto provide additional travel routesto area Activity Centers. The locationsof the proposed connectorstreets are conceptual. Alternativelocations, consistent with the intentof the proposed network, will alsobe considered. Additional streetsmay also be identified to facilitateimproved network and connectivity.54 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart II: Implementation GuideCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Catwba RiverChastain AvSteele Creek Area PlanFuture Transportation ProjectsLancaster HyMap5Allwood DDouglasDyvola RdShopton RdS Tryon St3678Brown-Grier RdW Arrowood RdSandy Porter RdSteele Creek RdWestinghouse BvSledge RdNevada BvErwin RdDowns RdNations Ford RdCarowinds BvSmith RdNC-51Hamilton RdZoar Rd94Steele Creek RdDixie River RdBeam RdBlithe Low PlYork Rd212224 252331301415211017192616272812181151229§¨¦ 485RockIsland RdWhitehall Park DrRd West13JohnSam Neely RdWinget RdPrice RdS Tryon St§¨¦ 77Moss RdChoate CrMain StNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMcDowellNature CenterandPreserveµSouth CarolinaMiles0 12 4Data Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of October 18, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentShoptonGaston CountyPalisades PyYoungblood RdGrandMckee RdCatawba RiverFor accompanying Legend refer to page 54......more than maps.....GISCharlotteDRAFT March 18, 201155

Steele Creek ‐ Transportation Improvements & CostsNew Roads/Road WideningsProject Limits Existing Proposed ImprovementEstimatedCost (000)FundingResponsibilityUnder CurrentFunding when willthis project bebuilt?Brown-Grier Road Steele Creek Rd. to Sandy Porter Rd. 2 lane Widening to 4 lanes $ 9,000 Charlotte Beyond 2035Carowinds Blvd. S. Tryon St. (NC 49) to Choate Circle 2 lane Widening to 4 lanes $ 12,000 Charlotte Beyond 2035Carowinds Blvd. Extension S. Tryon St. to Shopton Rd. West n/a New 4-lane road $ 19,000 Charlotte Beyond 2035New bridge over I-485 Arrowood Rd. to Whitehall Park Dr. n/a New 2-lane bridge $ 12,600 Charlotte Beyond 2035S. Tryon Street (NC 49) Arrowood Rd. to Steele Creek Rd. (NC 49) 4 lane Widening to 6 lanes $ 50,000 Charlotte/NCDOT Beyond 2035Shopton Road West Extension S. Tryon St. to Zoar Rd. n/a New 2-lane road $ 7,300 Charlotte Beyond 2035Steele Creek Road I-485 to York Rd. (NC 49) 2 lane Widening to 4 lanes $ 42,300 NCDOT Beyond 2035Steele Creek Road York Rd. (NC 49) to South Carolina line 2 lane Widening to 4 lanes $ 23,200 NCDOT Beyond 2035Total $ 175,400Farm-to-Market Road ImprovementsProject Limits Existing Proposed ImprovementEstimatedCost (000)FundingResponsibilityUnder CurrentFunding when willthis project bebuilt?Choate Circle S. Tryon St. to Carowinds Blvd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 16,600 Charlotte Beyond 2020Erwin Road Steele Creek Rd. to S. Tryon St. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 6,400 Charlotte Beyond 2020Hamilton Road Youngblood Rd. to Steele Creek Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 5,500 Charlotte Beyond 2020Hamilton Road Steele Creek Rd. to SC line 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 8,600 Charlotte Beyond 2020Sandy Porter Road Shopton Rd. to Brown-Grier Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 9,800 Charlotte Beyond 2020Sandy Porter Road Brown-Grier Rd. to S. Tryon St. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 11,600 Charlotte Beyond 2020Shopton Road Steele Creek Rd. to S. Tryon St. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 21,300 Charlotte Beyond 2020Shopton Road West York Rd. (NC 49) to Sledge Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 15,700 Charlotte Beyond 2020Shopton Road West Sledge Rd. to Winget Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 10,000 Charlotte Beyond 2020Shopton Road West Winget Rd. to Westinghouse Blvd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 11,400 Charlotte Beyond 2020Shopton Road West Westinghouse Blvd. to Steele Creek Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 11,200 Charlotte Beyond 2020Sledge Road Shopton Rd. to Steele Creek Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 11,600 Charlotte Beyond 2020Smith Road Choate Circle to Hamilton Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 7,400 Charlotte Beyond 2020Youngblood Road Palisades Pkwy. to Zoar Rd. 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 12,200 Charlotte Beyond 2020Zoar Road Youngblood Rd. to South Carolina line 2 lane FTM Upgrade $ 6,700 Charlotte Beyond 2020Total $ 166,000Intersection ImprovementsEstimatedCost (000)FundingResponsibilityUnder CurrentFunding when willthis project bebuilt?ProjectBeam Rd./Shopton Rd. $ 3,300 Charlotte Beyond 2015Sam Neely Rd./Steele Creek Rd. $ 6,100 Charlotte Beyond 2015Brown-Grier Rd./Steele Creek Rd. $ 2,500 Charlotte Beyond 2015Steele Creek Rd./Westinghouse Blvd. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015Steele Creek Rd./York Rd. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015Shopton Rd. West/York Rd. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015Carowinds Blvd./S. Tryon St. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015I-485/S. Tryon St. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015I-77/Westinghouse Blvd. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015S. Tryon St./Whitehall Park Dr. $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015Carowinds Blvd./Choate Circle $ 5,000 Charlotte Beyond 2015Total $ 51,900Source: 2035 Mecklenburg-Union Long Range Transportation Plan, 2011-15 Capital Investment PlanTotal Road, FTM andIntersection ImprovementCost $ 393,300In FY10 dollarsSource: 2035 Mecklenburg-Union Long-Range Transportation Plan, 2011-15 Charlotte Capital Investment PlanThese estimateswere developedusing the unit costsfrom the 2035 LRTPdocument approvedby MUMPOin 2010 and are in2008 dollars. Theseare planning levelestimates only usingaerial informationand planimetric infoto determine the locationof bridges andculverts that wouldneed to be widenedor replaced. It doesinclude costs foritems such as utilityrelocations, right ofway and constructioncontingenciesthat are necessaryto make a projectwhole.56 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart II: Implementation GuideCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

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Part II AppendixAll appendix maps are found at the end of the document.Existing Conditions ReportA thorough review and understanding of existing conditions – physical, economic andsocial – was needed to identify the opportunities and constraints facing the plan area,and to develop the plan vision, goals and policies. The following discussion highlightsthose existing conditions, trends and forecasts most relevant for the plan area.IntroductionThe Steele Creek plan area is comprised of approximately 27,000 acres located inthe southwestern portion of Mecklenburg County. The area is home to a large amountof industrial development. In recent years, it has experienced significant growth thatincludes residential, office, retail and mixed use development. However, several largetracts of undeveloped land still remain.Identifying landmarks in the community include Ayrsley Town Center, Whitehall TechnologyPark, RiverGate, Carowinds Amusement Park, Westinghouse Boulevard IndustrialCenter, Siemens Power Generation Plant, McDowell Nature Center and Preserveand Olympic High School. Established single family residential neighborhoods in thearea include The Crossings, The Palisades, The Sanctuary, Whitehall and Yorkshire.The Berewick Mixed Use Development is located just outside the plan area.A large portion of the plan area falls in a Wedge, two areas are within Mixed Use ActivityCenters and two areas are located within Industrial Centers per the Centers, Corridorsand Wedges Growth Framework.1500012000900060003000074%Caucasian18%BlackPopulationCharacteristics0% 5% 3% 4%AmericanIndianAsianPacificIslanderOther HispanicSource: 2000 U.S. Census Block DataDemographic ProfilePopulationAccording to US Census data, 19,166 people resided inthe plan area in 2000. Based on the County MetrolinaRegional Travel Demand Model estimates, the populationin the plan area almost doubled from 2000 to 2008,reaching 35,330.• 33 percent were between the ages of 0 and 19• 35 percent were between the ages of 20 and 39• 25 percent were between the ages of 40 and 59• 7 percent were age 60 and older58 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Income and Housing ValuesThe median household income in the plan area was$61,607, according to 2000 US Census data. Thisis well above the median household income forMecklenburg County of $50,579.Educational LevelDoctorate0.6%Professional1%Master7%Less than 9th grade2%Grade 9 to 126%The median home value was $144,846; slightlyabove the median home value for the County whichwas $141,800.HouseholdsThe average household size was 2.57, and the totalnumber of households was 7,416. The majority ofthe homes were owner occupied (83 percent).Associate8%Bachelor28%High SchoolGraduate19%Some College28%Household CharacteristicsHousing Units Households HH* PopulationOwner Household7,860 7,416 19,059Renter Household6,152 83% 1,264 17%One Person HH*Family HH*with ChildrenAverageHH Size1,544 2,219 2.57Median HH* Value Median HH* Income$144,846 $61,607County HH* Value County Median HH* Income$141,800$50,579Source: 2000 U.S. Census Data*HH - HouseholdConstruction,Extraction& Maintenance6 %Source: 2000 U.S. Census Block Group DataEmployment IndustryProduction,Transportation &Material Moving11%Sales & Office31%Service10%Management,Professional& Related41%Education and EmploymentThe majority of the working population (age 25+) inthis area has some college education.• 45 percent have an associate / bachelorsor higher degree education,• 28 percent have at least some collegeeducation.Education levels are reflected in the type of jobsheld by the residents.• 41 percent of jobs are in the managementprofessional category,• 31 percent of jobs were are in sales andoffice category.Source: 2000 U.S. Census Block Group DataMajor employers in the area are shown below:Major EmployersInternational Paper Company 5700Continental Tire North America 2100Arrowpoint Capital Corporation 2000TJ Maxx Distribution Center 1050Siemens Power Generation 799Frito-Lay Inc 630Celgard LLC 350Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company 340ADESA Charlotte 300Source: 2000 U.S. Census DataDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 59Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

BuildingPermitsRecent building permitactivity for the planarea is shown in thetables and on Map 6,Development Historyand Map 7, BuildingPermit Activity . Permitsfor both singlefamily detached andattached housing unitspeaked in 2006. Thenumber of permits forattached units increasedsignificantly in2006. There has beena substantial declinein permitting activitysince 2008.YearResidential Building PermitsSingle FamilyDetachedAll AttachedUnitsTOTAL2000 484 635 1,1192001 608 284 8922002 689 140 8292003 565 308 8732004 466 99 5652005 717 189 9062006 895 1,440 2,3352007 556 671 1,2272008 343 707 1,0502009 246 140 386Aug 2010 155 91 246TOTAL 5,724 4,737 10,461Source: Mecklenburg County Building Permit Data,August 2010Non-ResidentialBuilding Permits(Square Footages)2000 267,4312001 696,1302002 360,3042003 408,6522004 1,089,2162005 1,871,3662006 1,597,7832007 1,897,8652008 680,9702009 93,495Aug 2010 403,393TOTAL 9,366,605Source: Mecklenburg CountyBuilding Permit Data, August2010Key Opportunities and ConstraintsListed below are Opportunities and Constraints identified during the public planning process.OPPORTUNITIESCONSTRAINTSLand UseLand Use• Preserve and protect neighborhoods• Industrial impacts on the• Convenience of activity centers for shopping, restaurants,natural environment andentertainment and employment (RiverGate and Whitehall)transportation• Preserve some agricultural areas• Limit expansion of industrial usesCommunity DesignCommunity Design• High quality and diverse housing stock• Lack of rural characterTransportationTransportation• Accessibility to Catawba River, greenways and parks• Lack of road improvements• Access to interstates, Center City and South Carolina• Traffic congestion• Few transportation optionsPublic FacilitiesPublic Facilities• Availability of greenways and parks• Relocation of police stationto more centralized location• Need for more schools• Lack of post offices/librariesNatural EnvironmentNatural Environment• Protection/preservation of open space, trees and watershed • Loss of natural features• Preservation of historical sites• Catawba River pollution• Poor air quality60 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Existing Land UseThe Steele Creek plan area is comprised of approximately 26,767 acres. As shown in the table below andillustrated on Map 8, Existing Land Use, the largest categories of existing land uses are vacant (27 percent),and single family detached (20 percent). Based upon approved rezonings, there are approved plans for 29percent of the now vacant land (approximately 2096 acres) .Industrial and warehouse/distribution accounts for 6 percent of development. The Westinghouse IndustrialCenter is located along both sides of Westinghouse Boulevard generally between I-77 and Shopton RoadWest. This is the largest industrial core in the Carolinas with over 20 million square feet of industrial development.A small portion of the Shopton Road Industrial Center is located on the western boundary of the planarea.Major industrial businesses in the area include Siemens; this company recently announced plans to add 600jobs. Others are International Paper Company, Continental Tire North America, Arrowood Capital Corporation,TJ Maxx Distribution Center, Sprint, Time Warner Cable and Frito-Lay. Major industrial parks includeArrowood Southern Industrial Park, Moody Lakes and Whitehall.Existing Land Use Acreage % of TotalAgriculture 1,582.32 6%Industrial 1,500.64 6%Institutional 501.46 2%Mixed 11.60 0.04%Multi-Family 550.98 2%Office 450.26 2%Open Space 2,230.22 8%Retail 548.47 2%Single Family - Attached 6.56 0.02%Single Family - Detached 5,426.43 20%Transportation 83.56 0.31%Utility 47.37 0.18%Vacant 7,258.22 27%*Warehouse/Distribution 2,278.43 9%Water 1,987.21 7%Right of Way 2,303.41 9%Total 26,767.13 100%Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning, September 22, 2010Note: The land use acreage figures are calculated by parcel and do notinclude rights-of-way. As a result, the total acreage figures will not alwaysmatch the total acreage figure for the plan area which does include rightsof-wayas part of that calculation.* Approximately 29% of the vacant land,or 2096 acres, has an approveddevelopment plan.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 61Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

Existing Land Use CategoriesMajor land use categories are Vacant (27 percent), Single family residential (20 percent), Industrial andWarehouse/Distribution (17 percent), and Open Space (8 percent).EXISTING LAND USE CATEGORIESAgriculture Industrial Institutional Mixed1,582.32 acres6% of total acres1,500.64 acres6% of total acres501.46 acres2% of total acres11.60 acres0.04% of total acresMulti-Family Office Open Space Retail550.98 acres2% of total acres450.26 acres2% of total acres2,230.22 acres8% of total acres548.47 acres2% of total acresSingle Family - Attached Single Family - Detached Transportation Utility6.56 acres0.02% of total acres5,426.43 acres20% of total acres83.56 acres0.31% of total acres47.37 acres0.18% of total acresVacant Warehouse/Distribution Water Right-of-Way7,258.22 acres27% of total acres2,278.43 acres9% of total acres1,987.21 acres7% of total acres2,303.41 acres9% of total acres62 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixTOTAL ACRES 26,767.13 Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department, 09/21/2010Note: The land use acreage figures are calculated by parcel and do not include rights-of-way. As a result, thetotal acreage figures will not always match the total acreage figure for the plan area which does include rights-ofwayas part of that calculation.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

The Steele Creek plan area encompasses a widevariety of housing, commercial and industrial developmentstyles, both old and new. A portion of theplan area is heavily developed, while other areasare more rural. Much of Steele Creek is and willcontinue to be auto-oriented, although several largermixed use centers have emerged that are morepedestrian friendly. No cohesive development or designtype exists in the plan area; however, there arepockets of development with similar features andmaterials. The information below summarizes thedifferent land use types within the plan area boundary.ResidentialWith its proximity to Lake Wylie, the Steele Creekarea has experienced significant growth in the lastten years. A number of subdivisions have been developedin recent years. Some are large lot subdivisionswhile others are similar to suburban residentidaldevelopment in the greater Charlotte region.Large lot, custom residential homes in The Sanctuary cater to adifferent demographic than much of the plan area.Industrial and OfficeIndustrial and larger office uses in the plan area areprimarily located near interchanges along Interstates485 and 77. Several large industrial parksexist in the plan area, providing numerous employmentopportunities. The majority of these facilitiesemerged in the last twenty years and are generallywell built and utilitarian in design with masonry ormetal construction.The largest industrial center in the Carolinas is located in theplan area.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 63Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentOffice uses within the plan area provide regional employmentopportunities.Part III: Appendix

Retail and Mixed UseCommercial centers in the plan area vary fromolder, strip type shopping centers along majorroads, to more nodal, mixed use centers concentratedaround major intersections. The WhitehallTechnology Park, located along Interstate 485between Brown Grier Road and South Tryon Street,is a recently constructed complex that incorporatesa mix of multi-family, office, retail and light industrialland uses. Typical design features include masonryand glass materials with varied heights and massing.The Whitehall Technology Park and retail usesin the South Tryon Street and Arrowood Road areaserves the needs of Steele Creek residents, areaemployees, and the larger region that surrounds theplan area.Other large mixed use projects that have recentlyemerged in the plan area include the Ayrsley andRiverGate mixed use centers. Ayrsley, located atSouth Tryon Street and Interstate 485, providestownhomes, apartments, condominiums, offices anda number of retail and entertainment venues in amixed use setting. The Ayrsley development is centeredaround a “main street” with several work-liveunits containing retailers on the ground level andliving units above.clude one of only a few Super Targets in the region,Home Depot, PetSmart and Best Buy. A number ofrestaurants and shopping opportunities also exist inRiverGate, with a recent grocery center and apartmentcomplex locating across South Tryon Street.Smaller commercial strip shopping centers alsoexist within the Steele Creek plan area and typicallyconsist of grocery centers and neighborhood services,with not much interconnectivity. These commercialcenters were generally built in the 1970’sand 1980’s and designed with the automobile inmind. Most centers are constructed of brick or othermasonry materials, with large, surface parking lots,minimal landscaping and significant signage alongthe road. Despite their age, most of these centersare well-maintained and have active tenants thatserve local neighborhood needs.Institutional and Open SpaceA number of institutional uses exist in the plan area,including several religious institutions, schools, library,and Bartlett Tree Farm. Recently a library andmiddle school were constructed in the area. Openspace land uses include McDowell Nature Centerand Preserve, T.M. Winget Regional Park andgreenways.The RiverGate development is a more suburbanstyle development located at Steele Creek Roadand South Tryon Street, catering to the needs of theSteele Creek community as well as the communitiesof Fort Mill and Tega Cay, SC. Large retailers in-Ayrsley Town Center provides mixed use development in theplan area with live-work units and ground level retail.64 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixWingate Elementary is one of many institutional uses within theplan area.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Steele Creek Multi-Tenant Retail CentersYork CrossingLocation: Southeast corner ofS Tryon St and Westinghouse BvSize: 46,547 sfYear Built: 1986Major Tenants: Dollar GeneralSteele Creek CommonsLocation: Southwest corner ofS Tryon St and Sandy Porter RdSize: 56,756 sfYear Built: 1987Major Tenants: Food Lion, KerrDrugsYork RidgeLocation: Northeast corner ofS Tryon Street and Moss RoadSize: 74,411 sfYear Built: 1999Major Tenants: Peak Fitness,BankWhitehall CommonsLocation: Northeast corner ofS Tryon St and Arrowood RdSize: 432,469 sfYear Built: 2000Major Tenants: Wal-Mart, Bi-Lo,Lowe’sSteelecroftLocation: Northwest corner ofS Tryon St and Steele Creek RdSize: 79,227 sfYear Built: 2000Major Tenants: Harris TeeterSteele Creek CrossingLocation: Northeast corner ofS Tryon St and Steele Creek RdSize: 73,290 sfYear Built: 2000Major Tenants: Bi-Lo, Rite-AidAyrsley Town CenterLocation: Northeast corner ofS Tryon St and I-485Size: 304,551 sfYear Built: 2003Major Tenants: Movie Theater,YMCA, RestaurantsRiverGateLocation: Southeast corner ofS Tryon St & Steele Creek RdSize: 550,000 sfYear Built: 2006Major Tenants: Target, Marshall’s,Home Depot, RestaurantsSouthpoint VillageLocation: Northeast corner ofS Tryon St and John Price RdSize: 32,000 sfYear Built: 2006Major Tenants: Aldi, AdvanceAuto, Tuesday MorningDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 65Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

ZoningAs shown in the table below half of the plan area iszoned single family residential. The second largestzoning category in the plan area is industrial. Thethird largest is MX or mixed use. The purpose of theMX district is to allow for the development of plannedcommunities that may incorporate a full range ofhousing types and in some instances, compatiblenonresidential uses. These uses provide goods,services and employment opportunities primarily tomeet the needs of residents in the immediately surroundingarea. See Map 10a, Existing Zoning andMap 10b, Current Zoning. Link to current zoning atwww.charlotteplanning.orgExisting ZoningZoning Acres % of TotalAreaResidential 13,082.07 55%Single Family 12,168.66 51%Multi-Family 913.41 4%Office 150.65 1%Retail 519.70 2%Industrial 6,357.64 27%Institutional 232.31 1%Mixed Use 3,641.51 15%Total Acres 23,983.88 101%Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department,May 17, 2010Note: The land use acreage figures are calculated by parceland do not include rights-of-way. As a result, the total acreagefigures will not always match the total acreage figure for theplan area which include rights-of-way as part of that calculation.Some of the larger approved rezonings include ThePalisades development, located on the southernside of York Road at the Catawba River. It is a largemixed use development with a mixture of housingtypes and overall density of three dwelling units peracre. The approved rezoning site plan also allowsfor neighborhood serving land uses.The Sanctuary is a large area zoned for mixed usedevelopment located off the northerly side of ShoptonRoad West at the Catawba River. The approvedsite plan allows for single family homes only at anoverall density of less than one dwelling unit peracre.Ayrsley is a mixed use development located atSouth Tryon Street and I-485. In addition to themovie theater, office and retail development, there isa residential component with townhomes and apartments.Watershed Overlay ZoningBecause of its proximity to the Catawba River, aportion of the plan area is subject to the requirementsof the Lower Lake Wylie Watershed OverlayZoning District. These restrictions, supplementingthe underlying zoning requirements, protect thepublic water supply. Because of the greater risk ofwater quality degradation from pollution, there arehigher development standards in the Critical Area.Development Standards for the LowerLake Wylie Watershed OverlayCritical AreaProtected AreaCritical Area(maximum impervious area)ResidentialNon-Residential ResidentialLow densityLow density Low densityoption option - option -- 24% 24% 20%High densityHigh den-High densityoption sity option option -- 70% - 70% 50%Source: City of Charlotte Zoning OrdinanceRiverCatawbaProtected Area(maximum impervious area)Non-ResidentialLow densityoption -20%High densityoption -50%The table above summarizes the amount of imperviouscover allowed in the watershed. The High DensityOption allows for a greater development densityif engineered controls (Structural BMP’s) are used tomanage stormwater runoff.Land adjacent to Lake Wylie and extending approximatelyone-half mile inland lies in the Lower LakeWylie Critical Area. The Protected Area extends approximatelyfive miles from Lake Wylie inland. Seegraphic in table above. A more detailed discussionof the watershed can be found in the Natural Environmentsection of this chapter.66 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Recent RezoningsIn addition to a rise in building permit activity, several rezoning cases have been approved that will significantlyincrease land use intensity in the years to come. These rezoning cases generally allow for mixed usedevelopment or a significant amount of office development. See Map 11, Rezoning History (2000-2010). Allrezoning cases may be viewed at www.charlotteplanning.org#RezoningPetition(Year-#)Location1 2000-022 Approx 64.8 acres located on thesouth side of York Rd, west ofI-4852 2000-022(c )* Approx .68 acres located on thenorth side of York Rd, east ofShopton Rd West3 2000-057 Approx 26.25 acres located onthe south side of York Rd west ofMoss Rd4 2000-066 Properties located within onemile of the City limits5 2000-087 Approx 26.1 acres located on thesouth side of Shopton Rd eastof Sandy Porter Rd and west ofPleasant Way Ln6 2000-121 Approx 1.1 acres on thesouthwest corner of ShoptonRoad and Nations Ford,north of Westinghouse Blvd7 2000-142 Approx 7.12 acres located westof York Rd, north of the proposedArrowood Rd8 2000-143 Approx 4.63 acres on the northside of Arrowood Rd betweenSandy Porter Rd and I-4859 2000-146 Approx 129.25 acres on thesouthwest corner of the intersectionon I-485 and S Tryon St10 2000-147 Approx 7.3 acres on the southwestcorner of Arrowood Rd andWhitehall Park Dr11 2000-163 Approx 31 acres located east ofWinget Rd and Autumn Blaze Dr,north of Neely Rd12 2001-004 Approx 21.7 acres on the southside of S Tryon St, between Mossand Erwin rds13 2001-016(c)* Approx. 1,500 acres locatedon the south side of York Rd,bisected by Youngblood Rd andnorth of Bankhead RdDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 67Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentRezoning Petitions Approved, 2000 – 2010ZoningChange2000Development DetailsI-1 & I-2 to CC Ayrsley - Master planned developmentwith office, hotel retail, entertainmentand residential usesR-3 to B-1 Unify zoning of total parcel under B-1classificationR-3 to R-12MF Allow up to 12 dwelling units per acre(dua)Zoning remainsthe sameR-3 to I-1 NoneI-2 to I-1 NoneO-15(CD) to O-1R-3 and O-2 toO-1(CD) andB-1(CD)I-1, I-2 & CC toCC, CC SPA &MUDD (CD)R-17MF(CD) toB-1(CD)2001Transfer zoning authority from Countyto City.None130 room hotel and 25,000 sf retailAyrsley - Allow a mix of uses including1,260,000 sf of office, 277,500 sf ofretail, 65,000 sf for a theatre, 425-roomhotel, and 1,605 residential unitsSit-down restaurant and/or day carefacilityI-2 to R-4(CD) 116 single family units at 4 duaR-3 to R-8(CD) Allow for 172 duplex, triplex, andquadruplex dwellings, with a maximumdensity of 8 duaR-3 and R-5 toMX-3 and CCPalisades - 300 single family homes,660 multi-family homes, 128 townhomes,200,000 sf retail, 100,000 sfofficePart III: Appendix

14 2001-060 Approx 11 acres located on thesoutheast corner of I-485 andSandy Porter Rd, north of Brown-Grier Rd15 2001-066 Approx 20 acres located on thenorth side of York Rd, east ofSteele Creek Rd16 2001-069 Approx. 3.1 acres on located onthe west of Steele Creek Rd,north of York Rd17 2001-132 Approx 84.95 acres located eastof S Tryon St north and south ofCambridge Beltway Dr18 2002-005 Approx 49 acres located on thesoutheast corner of Shopton Rdand Steele Creek Rd, west ofGable Rd19 2002-007 Approx 27 acres between WhitehallPark Dr and I-485, south ofBrown-Grier Rd20 2002-044(c)* Approx. 1,500 acres locatedon the south side of York Rd atYoungblood Rd north of BankheadRd21 2002-102 Approx 23.2 acres located southof Westinghouse Bv west of STryon St22 2002-117 Approx 14.5 acres located onthe northeast corner of York andErwin rds23 2003-014 Approx 3.84 acres located on thenorth side of Township Rd, westof S Tryon St24 2003-024 Approx. 1,828 acres located onthe east and west sides of ShoptonRd W, north of Woody PointRd and the north and south sidesof Island Point and Girl Scout r25 2003-026 Approx 4 acres located on thenorth side of York Rd, east ofMoss RdR-3 to O-1(CD) All office uses except hotels and motelsR-3 to R-12MF(CD)Multi-family residentialR-3 to Inst Branch library facilityI-1 & CC toMUDD-O2002R-3 and B-1 toI-1(CD)O-2 (CD) &I-1(CD) toO-2(CD)R-4 (County) toR-4 (City)R-MH to I-1R-3 toR-8MF(CD)2003R-17MF toO-1(CD)R-12PUD, R-5,B-1(CD), B-1SCD (LLW/CA,LLW/PA) to MX-1(Innovative)LLW/CA, LLW/PAR-17MF toO-1(CD)200426 2004-002 Approx 3.1 acres located at intersectionof Youngblood Rd andB-2(CD) to R-3York Rd27 2004-043 Approx 23.6 acres located Eastof S Tryon St, North of WestinghouseBvI-1 to MUDD-(CD) & MUDD-OAyrsley – allow three detached signs500,000 sf of office/flex space, a 200-room hotel and 47,000 sf of retail andrestaurant spaceAllow up to 585,000 sf of any usespermitted in O-2Transfer zoning authority from Countyto City and establish initial City zoningNoneAllow childcare center and townhomeswith a maximum density of 8 duaSix single story office condos for a totalof 36,000 sfThe Sanctuary - Allow 740 single familyhomes, 30.8 acres active amenityopen space, 271.8 acres commonopen spaceAllow up to 35,000 sf of office usesNoneAyrsley - Allow mix of residential, officeand limited retail uses.28 2004-044 Approx 2.27 acres locatedbetween Sandy Porter Rd andI-485, southeast of Williams GlenRdR-3 to O-1(CD) Allow office development and a duelpole stealth tower.68 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

29 2004-064 Approx 86 acres located southeastof the intersection betweenYork Rd and Steele Creek Rd30 2004-132 Approx 5.06 acres located on theeast side of John Price Rd, northof S Tryon Rd31 2004-147 Approx 11.8 acres located on thesouth side of S Tryon St acrossfrom Erwin Rd32 2004-150 Approx 1.96 acres located on thenortheast corner of S Tryon Stand Erwin Rd33 2005-040 Approx 3.62 acres located on theeast side of Shopton Rd, south ofPleasant Way LaneR-3, R-3(CD),R-17MF(CD),CC to CC andCC SPACC Site PlanAmendmentR-3 & R-8(CD)to R-12MF(CD)R-8MF(CD) toINST(CD)2005Allow 600,000 sf of retail or office usesAllow an additional 6,500 sf officebuilding and a 12,000 sf retail buildingAllow 99 town homesPalisades - Daycare - decrease thenumber of children allowed from 225 to190 and increase the building size from10,000 sf to 12,000 sfR-3 to O-1(CD) Allow general office uses in an existing1,840 square foot historic structure witha future building not to exceed 3,500 sf34 2005-046 Approx 8.083 acres located onthe east side of Nations Ford Rd,south of I-48535 2005-050 Approx 50 acres located on thesouth side of Westinghouse Bv,west of Fruehauf Dr36 2005-058 Approx. 2.722 acres located onthe north side of York Rd, west ofSteele Creek Rd37 2005-073 Approx 3.13 acres located on thesoutheast corner of S Tryon Stand Moss Rd38 2005-118 Approx 10.5 acres located southeastof the intersection of NationsFord Rd and Westinghouse Bv39 2005-122 Approx .0912 acres located northof the intersection of Sandy PorterRd and S Tryon St40 2005-130 Approx. 16.3 acres located southwestof intersection of York andSteele Creek rds41 2005-135 Approx. 101.6 acres locatedsoutheast of the intersection ofHamilton and Youngblood rds42 2005-149 Approx. 43.3 acres located northwestof intersection of York andSteele Creek rds43 2005-153 Approx 115 acres located southof the intersection of I-485 and STryon StI-1 to I-2(CD) All uses permitted in I-2, except junkyardsI-2 to I-1 NoneR-17MF(CD) toO-1(CD)I-1(CD) toO-1(CD)I-1 & I-2 toI-2(CD)R-17MF to NSUp to 30,000 sf of medical and generalofficesAllow 39,000 sf of office. Reduce setbacksand provide access from MossRdProvide consistent zoning for the entireparcelAllow 12,000 sf retail / service usesR-3 to O-2(CD) Up to 225,000 sf of medical and generalofficesR-3 and O-1 toRE-1(CD)R-5(CD),R-17MF(CD)and CC toR-17MF(CD)SPA and CCSPAMUDD-O &MUDD(CD)to MUDD-O &MUUD-O SPAExpansion of a research laboratory andfarm relating to cultivation, study andtesting of trees and plantsAllow 608 multi-family units at 14 duaAyrsley - This request does not proposeto increase development rightsbut add optional provisions to site planDRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 69Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

44 2006-005 Approx 18.7 acres is located onthe east side of Sandy Porter Rdand south of West Arrowood Rd45 2006-014 Approx 8.254 acres located eastof Sandy Porter Rd and/or ofWest Arrowood Rd46 2006-023 Approx 2.13 acres located eastof Steele Creek Rd and north ofYork Rd.47 2006-044 Approx. 8.23 acres located westof Steele creek Rd and north ofYork Rd48 2006-061 Approx. 19.16 acres locatednorth of York Rd, west of GreybriarForest Ln49 2006-078 Approx. 304.8 acres west ofSteele Creek Rd, between DixieRiver Rd and Shopton Rd W50 2006-080 Approx 4.7 acres located on theeast side of Steele Creek Rdsouth of Huntington Meadow Ln51 2006-085 Approx 6.3 acres located on thesoutheast corner of WestinghouseBv and Goodrich Dr52 2006-142 Approx 19.3 acres located on thesouth side of Choate Circle westof Moss Rd2006R-3 and B-1(CD)toO-2(CD),B-1(CD),B-1(CD) SPA,R-3, O-1(CD),B-1(CD) toO-1(CD) SPA,B-1(CD) andB-1(CD) SPACC to CC SPACC to CC SPAR-3 toR-8MF(CD)R-3, MX-1, CC,BP to CC, CCSPA, BP SPA,MX-1, O-2(CD)R-3 to INST(CD) Fraternal lodgeI-1 and I-2 toI-2(CD)INST(CD) toINST(CD) SPAShopping center/ office complex with225,000 sf. A maximum of 70,000 sfwill be devoted to retail usesShopping center with up to 75,000 sf ofretail, 130 room hotel/motel and officeusesAmend CC conditional plan to allowan additional outparcel for a 12,900square foot Goodwill store.Site plan amendment to all 30,000 sf ofretail and 40,000 sf of office, representingincrease of 10,850 sf of office and15,345 sf of retail130 for-sale townhomes at 6.8 duaParcel A: 910 residential units, 250,000sf retail, 300,000 sf office; ParcelB: 250 single family lots, church or94 townhomes at 12 dua; Parcel C:375,000 sq of business park uses ParcelD: 50,000 sf of office uses or 150-room hotel; Parcel E: 120 townhomes;Parcel F: up to five outparcelsAll I-2 uses, except junk yards with futureexpansion not to exceed 1.0 F.A.R.To add classroom and office space toan existing seminary regional campus200753 2007-006 Approx 2.83 acres located on thewest side of Carowinds Bv southof S Tryon StI-1 to NS Allow 30,000 sf of retail and office uses54 2007-021 Approx 87.35 acres located onAyrsley Town Bv east of S TryonSt and west of I-485MUDD-O toMUDD-O SPAAyrsley - amend site plan to allow optionsto the MUDD standards.55 2007-024 Approx 3.72 acres located on thesouthwest corner of S Tryon Stand Moss Rd56 2007-025 Approx 0.71 acres located on thenortheast corner of S Tryon Stand West Arrowood RdR-3 to NS Allow up to 34,000 sf of office usesB-1SCD to B-1None70 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

57 2007-084 Approx 1.9 acres located on thesouth side of Shopton Rd east ofSandy Porter RdR-3 to I-1 None58 2007-096 Approx 10.4 acres on the southside of Crosshaven Dr east ofSnug Harbor Rd (Palisades)MX-3 (LLWCA) &R-5 (LLWCA)toMX-1 (LLWCA)Allows private streets to provide accessto several existing lots on Lake Wiley200859 2008-043 Approx. 2.65 acres located on thesouth side of Westinghouse BvI-2 to I-1 Nonebetween I-77 and Granite St60 2008-051 Approx 1.53 acres located on thenorthwest corner of S Tryon Stand Steele Creek Rd.CC SPA Allow up to 10,000 sf retail61 2008-053 Approx 60 acres located on thesouth side of West ArrowoodRd between I-485 and WhitehallExecutive Center Dr62 2008-076 Approx. 2.78 acres located at theintersection of S Tryon St andAyrsley Town Bv63 2008-089 Approx 6.97 acres located on theeast side of Continental Bv, southof Pioneer Ave64 2008-090 Approx 6.60 acres located on thesoutheast corner of West ArrowheadRd and Sandy Porter Rd65 2008-111 Approx. 7.80 acres located on thesouthwest corner of Brown-GrierRd and Sandy Porter Rd66 2009-002 Approx 4.80 acres located on thesouth side of Erwin Rd betweenS Tryon St and Moss Rd67 2009-016 Approx 3.24 acres on the northwestcorner of the intersectionof Steelecroft Pkwy and SteeleCreek Rd68 2009-019 Approx 16.30 acres located onthe south side of S Tryon Stbetween Steele Creek Rd andWright’s Ferry Rd69 2009-056 Approx 2.89 acres at the cornerof S Tryon St and SteelecroftPkwyBP(CD) toMUDD-OMUDD-O toMUDD-O SPAI-2 to I-1 NoneO-2(CD) and B-1(CD) toO-2(CD) SPAand B-2(CD)R-3 to Inst(CD)and R-8MF(CD)2009Allow 1,800,000 sf of office uses,40,000 sf of retail, and 400 multi-familyunits at 57 duaAllow one building mounted LED signMoody Lake - 85,000 sf of B-2 uses,which include a hotel with up to 125rooms, and 35,000 sf of office usesUp to 19,500 sf child care center and31 attached sf dwellings at 6.08 du/acR-3 to I-1(CD) Public utility use with the addition of acontractor’s officeCC SPAO-2(CD) SPAO-1(CD) & CCto B-1(CD) &O-1(CD) SPAA 9,000 square foot retail tire store ona separate lot from the existing restauranton the siteA helistop (no basing, repair or fuelingallowed) on the medical campusto support emergency transportationneeds of patientsAllow for office and retail development2010There have been no rezoning petition approvals in 2010.* (c) indicates that the petition was under the County’s jurisdiction at the time of approvalSource: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department, 2010DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 71Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

Community DesignAt present, the overall feel of the plan area is ruralwith activity nodes along the major transportationcorridors. However, as new residential developmentsare constructed and roads are widened andstraightened, rural is giving way to suburban. Thearea has been automobile-oriented. There are sidewalksin residential subdivisions but few along themajor roads. The community, at present, lacks anyconsistent design elements that could knit the areatogether. The presence of the Catawba River alsorepresents an obvious opportunity to build upon thenatural resources present in the community.The opportunity exists to preserve some of the area’s ruralcharacter.TransportationThe Street NetworkThe number of route choices available to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists describes the adequacy of anarea’s street network. A dense, well-connected network offers greater route choice and more direct routesto destinations than does a less connected network. In addition a highly connected network provides greateroverall system capacity than a less-connected network.Route choices are measured by the number of lane-miles of streets, number of intersections (nodes), numberof blocks (links), and the connectivity index. A lane-mile is one mile of a single roadway lane. The morelane-miles of streets there are, the greater the overall traffic carrying capacity. The connectivity index quantifieshow well a roadway network connects destinations and is calculated by dividing the number of roadwaylinks by the number of roadway nodes. A connectivity index of 1.45 or more is desirable for transit stationareas and in-town neighborhoods, while an index of 1.35 is recommended for other areas, including theSteele Creek plan area.TotalPopulationWithin ¼ mile ofShoppingWithin ¼ mile ofSchoolsWithin ¼ mile ofParkWithin ¼ mile ofa local transitrouteLand Use AccessibilityPopulation(% Population)in City ofCharlotte756,085(100%)399,848(53%)91,942(12%)118,785(16%)431,200(57%)Population(% Population)in Steele CreekArea35,000(100%)11,918(42%)2,890(10%)998(3%)11,565(40%)Source: Charlotte Department of Transportation, 2010Key measures of the Steele Creek plan area datainclude:Miles of streets: 281Lane-mile of streets: 585Connectivity Index: 0.88Currently, the Steele Creek area receives low marksrelating to land use accessibility relative to the cityaverage, as shown in the Land Use AccessibilityTable. If there continues to be a lack of both connectivityand the proximity of neighborhood-servingland uses as the Steele Creek area develops, it willlikely result in severe traffic congestion.72 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Street ClassificationsStreetscape and Typical SectionsThe City of Charlotte has over 200 miles of narrow “farm-to-market roads” that serve as the primary routesfor developing areas of the City. These roadways quickly become overburdened by traffic resulting in significantcongestion and sometimes unsafe conditions. TheTransportation Action Plan recommended additionalfunding to make improvements to farm-to-market roads located within Charlotte city limits.The Steele Creek area includes 23 miles of farm-to-market roads that are identified in the TransportationAction Plan as needing improvements at an estimated cost of $173 million (2010 dollars). Examples ofneeded improvements include new curb-and-gutter, new sidewalks, additional lane width, and turning lanesto improve traffic flow.McKee Road Shopton Road West Shopton Road WestSledge Road Sledge Road Sledge RoadThe Thoroughfare PlanThe Mecklenburg-Union Thoroughfare Plan is theadopted major roadway plan for Mecklenburg andUnion counties and is used to assure that the mostappropriate street system is developed to meetexisting and future travel needs. See Map 12, AdoptedFuture Transportation Network. Streets areclassified and designed according to their intendedfunctions so that land use and traffic conflicts areminimized. The street classifications applicable tothe Steele Creek Area Plan are as follows:Thoroughfares: South Tryon Street (NC 49), YorkRoad (NC 49), Steele Creek Road (NC 160), WestinghouseBoulevard, West Arrowood Road, Brown-Grier Road, Carowinds Boulevard, Sam NeelyRoad, and Winget Road are major thoroughfaresserving the Steele Creek area. Major thoroughfaresare designed or will be designed to accommodatelarge volumes of traffic at moderate speeds andprovide access to major commercial, employmentand residential land uses. Sandy Porter Road,Shopton Road, Shopton Road West, Zoar Road,Nations Ford Road, and Downs Road are minorthoroughfares that collect traffic from the local collectorstreets and carry it to the major thoroughfares.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 73Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

Minor thoroughfares are designed to carry moderatetraffic volumes at moderate speeds and provide accessto residential, commercial and institutional landuses.Collectors & Locals: Whitehall Park Drive, AyrsleyTown Boulevard, Silver Crescent Drive, PioneerAvenue, Continental Boulevard, Nevada Boulevard,Granite Street, John Price Road, Choate Circle,Moss Road, Erwin Road, Hamilton Road, YoungbloodRoad, Grand Palisades Parkway, SoldierRoad, Sledge Road, and Rivergate Parkway aremajor collectors. Rock Island Road, Island PointRoad, Bankhead Road, McKee Road, ThomasRoad, Smith Road, Cedar Hill Drive, Red HickoryLane, Ohara Drive, Gallant Lane, Griers Fork Drive,Stephendale Drive, Freshwell Road, General Drive,Wilmar Boulevard, Commerce Boulevard, BrookfieldStreet, Texland Boulevard, and Crompton Street areminor collectors. Collectors are designed to carrytraffic between the thoroughfares and local streetsat moderate volumes and speeds and providing accessto adjacent land uses. The remaining roadwaysare local streets that carry low traffic volumes,have slow operating speeds and provide access toindividual properties. Much of the local street networkin this area is very disconnected.Level Of ServiceLevel Of Service (LOS) measures the quality ofservice provided by a transportation facility to its users.The City of Charlotte evaluates level of servicefor pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists and usesthe results to help balance their competing needswhen planning and designing streets. Levels of servicerange from A through F, with desirable levels ofservice based on the street typologies of the UrbanStreet Design Guidelines.Pedestrian and bicycle level of service is rated accordingto the level of comfort and safety offered bythe design features at signalized intersections, whilemotor vehicle level of service is based on motoristdelays. Motor vehicle quality of service is alsomeasured by the Volume to Capacity ratio (V/C),which describes an intersection’s ability to processtraffic within peak time periods. Values greater than.95 suggest an intersection is near its capacity duringthis time period and that motorists may experiencesubstantial congestion.Pedestrian & Bicycle FacilitiesPedestrian System: Of the 113 miles of streetswithin the incorporated portion of the Steele Creekarea (or 40 percent of total area streets), only 18percent have sidewalks on both sides of the street,13 percent have sidewalk on one side and 42 percenthave no sidewalk at all. The pedestrian systemis shown on Map 13, Existing Pedestrian Facilities.Additionally, there are 32 signalized intersectionsin the area, none of which have an acceptable LOSfor pedestrians. Improvements to intersections withunacceptable LOS for pedestrians could include anumber of treatment options, such as reducing thecrossing widths, providing sidewalks, adding pedestrianrefuge islands, increasing crossing time andinstalling pedestrian signals.Existing and any future intersections will needfurther review to make an accurate assessmentof a recommended approach. As a number of theintersections are located within NCDOT roadways,staff will need to work with NCDOT to receive thenecessary approvals for pedestrian related facilities.Control of access may be an issue in some locations.Bicycle System: There are currently no designatedroadway facilities for bicyclists in the Steele Creekarea. However, new roads, road widenings, andfarm-to-market road projects will likely include bicyclelanes. Otherwise, bicyclists must share travellanes with motor vehicles using the area’s streetsystem.There are currently 32 signalized intersectionswithin the area, none of which have an acceptableLOS for cyclists. There are currently no bicyclelanes at any intersections. Bicycle LOS may be improvedwith restrictions on right turning movements,or by adding a bicycle lane to the left of an exclusiveright turn lane, which alleviates the risk of a crashinvolving right turning motorists. Likewise, protectedleft turns would reduce the risk of a crash from a leftturning motorist. These provisions could improvethe intersection bicycle LOS.The extremely long block lengths and lacking sidewalksystem reinforce the need for bicycle connectivity.Interstates 77 and 485 in particular, as well74 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

as creeks and railroads, serve as barriers to bicycle connectivity. Some strategies for improving connectivityinclude designing and constructing interstate crossings to facilitate bicycle use, avoiding the use of cul-desacsand other terminal streets and, providing a bicyle/pedestrian connections where terminal streets cannotbe avoided. Another way to increase connectivity is to ensure that residential neighborhoods adjacent tocommercial developments provide bicycle/pedestrian access to the commercial center.Motor Vehicle NetworkThe Steele Creek area is currently experiencing moderate to high levels of congestion on major roads in thearea. Based on transportation analysis shown on See Map 14, Vehicle Level of Service, South Tryon Street,Carowinds Boulevard and Steele Creek Road are experiencing significant congestion during peak hours ofthe day. Additional transportation investments are needed to ensure that streets are constructed to keeppace with the area’s growth. See Map 5, Future Transportation Projects.Motorist Level Of Service (LOS) is measured via recent traffic counts. The City of Charlotte uses theresulting LOS measures to help balance roadway users’ competing needs when planning, designing andconstructing streets.Public TransportationCharlotte Area Transit (CATS) offers public transportation service in and through the Steele Creek area witha combination of local and express buses. See Map 15, Existing Transit Service.Local Bus Service: Since the 2007 opening of light-rail service in the South Corridor, CATS restructuredarea bus service to improve bus connections with light-rail stations. Currently, CATS provides bus service inthe Steele Creek Area with three local bus routes. Route 44, “Fort Mill,” is a limited service route connectingWells Fargo offices in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with the Arrowood LYNX station via Nations Ford Road.Route 55, “Westinghouse,” runs along Westinghouse Boulevard between the Sharon Road West stationand the Steele Creek area. Route 56, “Arrowood,” runs between the Arrowood LYNX station and RivergateShopping Center via CPCC-Harper Campus, Whitehall Commons Shopping Center, and South Tryon Street,with limited runs to Westinghouse industrial employers. Ridership for Route 56 was 397,722 in 2009, and413,854 in 2010 ridership. This represents a 4.06 percent increase in ridership between 2009 and 2010.Express Bus Service: Currently, CATS provides express bus service in the Steele Creek Area with onerelatively new express bus route that CATS created following the opening of light-rail service in 2007. Route41x, the Steele Creek Express, runs weekday mornings from Rivergate into Uptown via South Tryon Streetand Interstate 77, and runs the reverse route weekday evenings. In 2009, ridership was 53,206 and in 2010ridership was 53,402. This represents a .4 percent increase in ridership between 2009 and 2010.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 75Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

Infrastructure and PublicFacilitiesPublic facilities, as shown on Map 16, Public Facilities,for the Steele Creek plan area are provided byboth the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.Some City services, such as Fire, serve only thoseareas within the Charlotte City limits. However, allCity service providers plan for eventual service to allareas within Charlotte’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction(ETJ), which is the area that is expected to be annexedin the future. Approximately half, or 13,994.9acres, of the total 26,767.1 acres in the SteeleCreek plan area, are currently within the CharlotteCity limits.Parks and GreenwaysMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve is locatedin the Lower Lake Wylie Watershed along theCatawba River. McDowell Nature Center servesas the gateway to the McDowell Nature Preserve.The Preserves is over 1,100 acres and is a sourcefor educational programs and information on ThePreserve’s natural communities. It is the oldestpreserve in Mecklenburg County and 90 percent isundeveloped. It is mostly forested, rolling terrainalong the banks of Lake Wylie. Facilities includeMcDowell Campground, shelters and nearly sevenmiles of trails. It includes a significant portion of thepreserved tree cover that exists in the plan area.This Park also has a nature center on location.The Steele Creek, Walker Branch, and Polk Ditchstreams all have planned greenways adjacent tothem. Also, a small section of the undeveloped portionof Coffey Creek Greenway enters the plan areain the east. An overland connector is planned alongWest Arrowood Road connecting it to the startingpoint of the Steele Creek Greenway. Walker BranchGreenway splits in three places eventually connectingwith the northwest portion of McDowell NatureCenter and Preserve. Existing and future overlandconnectors will be used to connect Walker BranchGreenway with the southern portion of McDowellNature Center and Preserve and T.M. Winget RegionalPark in the north. See Map 16, Public Facilities.SchoolsThe northern portion of the plan area is served byWinget Park Elementary, Steele Creek Elementary,Kennedy Middle and Olympic High Schools. Thesouth is served by Lake Wylie Elementary, RiverGate Elementary School and Southwest MiddleSchool. Although outside the plan area, WestMecklenburg High School serves the most easterlyportion of the plan area across I-77. All of theseschools are currently overcrowded and the CMSFacilities Master Plan identifies an increasing needfor all school levels in this area.T.M. Winget Regional Park is 100+ acres and islocated in the northern portion of the plan area. Itprovides ball fields and basketball courts.Copperhead Island provides the only public boat access to LakeWylie in Mecklenburg County.Station 38 on Shopton Road West serves the growing residentialand industrial development in the Westinghouse Blvd area.76 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

FireFire service for the plan area is provided by theSteele Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) inthe unincorporated area to the west and the CharlotteFire Department (CFD) within the City limits.Steele Creek VFD stations 1 and 2 are located onShopton and York Road, respectively. CFD Station26 at Westinghouse Boulevard serves the east;Station 37 off of South Tryon Street serves thesouth; and Station 38 along Shopton Road Westserves the north and has lake access. A fire stationis planned in the area of Youngblood and McKeeroads, if this area is annexed.Water and SewerPublic water is available along most thoroughfareswithin the plan area with service extending to manyresidential developments and almost all existingcommercial and industrial businesses. To improvesystem capacity and allow extension of water servicefurther into this area, a large transmission mainwas constructed in 2010 from the Franklin WaterTreatment Plant, southwest past the airport, andalong Steele Creek Road to NC 49.Sanitary sewer service is available to the majority ofthe plan area. The Steele Creek basin and adjacentbasins shown in the plan area are served by theSteele Creek pump station. There are major pumpstations in the study area that pumps sewer fromlower elevations to the Steele Creek pump station.The sewer is treated at the McAlpine Waste WaterTreatment plant.LibrariesThe Steele Creek community is currently served bythe Steele Creek Branch Library on Steele CreekRoad. Branch libraries are typically meant to servea limited population, but recent growth in the SteeleCreek area has created more demand for theseservices. Land for a new Regional library has beenacquired on Shopton Road in the northern portion ofthe plan area. When built, these two libraries shouldmeet the service demands through 2025.Natural EnvironmentLand CoverExisting tree cover is primarily found on vacantparcels within the plan area; along the CatawbaRiver and its tributaries; and within the underdevelopedsouthern portion of the plan area between theCatawba River and Shopton Road. A significantamount of tree canopy lies within the McDowell ParkNature Preserve. Preservation of the existing treecanopy helps to improve the area’s water quality byreducing surface runoff. See Map 18, Land Cover.TopographyThere are significant grade changes and steepslopes along the Catawba River. Floodplain existsalong the Catawba River shoreline and along thestreams of Steele Creek, Walker Branch, Polk Ditchand other smaller tributaries. The Steele Creek,Walker Branch, and Polk Ditch streams also havededicated SWIM Buffers and planned greenways.Wetlands are scattered throughout the study areaand along major streams and tributaries.Water QualityThe Steele Creek plan area lies within the LowerLake Wylie and Steele Creek watersheds and aportion of Sugar Creek. The Lower Lake WylieWatershed is protected (2,965 acres) with its mostwesterly portion classified as critical (9,143 acres).The Lower Lake Wylie and Sugar Creek watershedsdo not meet standards outlined in the Federal CleanWater Act (1977) and are classified as impaired.However, the area meets Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) standards. Major stream, creekand river pollutants are phosphorus and sedimentcaused mostly by urban runoff. Groundwater contaminationis limited to localized areas. The areahas a history of hard water which is naturally occurringbecause of high mineral content.Air QualityNational Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) have beenestablished by the EPA. The Mecklenburg CountyAir Quality (MCAQ) conducts monitoring for numerousair pollutants that threaten public health andwelfare. Ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5)pollution are the current primary concerns for MecklenburgCounty.DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area Plan 77Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentPart III: Appendix

Historic ResourcesThe Steele Creek area is an historically significant area with many historical features. The following LocalHistoric Landmarks are within the Steele Creek plan area:Steele Creek Area Plan Historic LandmarksSource: Historic Landmarks CommissionCemetery atJohn Dinkins Farm1798Architectural Style: NALocation: 10600 NationsFord RoadWilliam Grier House1828Architectural Style: FederalLocation: Steele CreekRoad at Shopton RoadNeely Slave Cemetery1830Architectural Style: NALocation: 13501 SouthRidge DriveRobinson House1850’sArchitectural Style:VernacularLocation: 8716 SteeleCreek RoadJohn Douglas House1867Architectural Style: GreekRevivalLocation: Christie LaneJames Coffey House1886Architectural Style: I-HouseLocation: 3300 ShoptonRoadHayes-Byrum Store1890Architectural Style:VernacularLocation: 8600 Steele CreekRoadHayes-Byrum House1900Architectural Style:VernacularLocation: 8600 SteeleCreek RoadMcClintock RosenwaldSchool1922Architectural Style:VernacularLocation: 14008 Erwin Road78 DRAFT March 18, 2011 Steele Creek Area PlanPart III: AppendixCharlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department

Steele Creek Area PlanEnvironmental FeaturesBeaver Dam Creek TribW Tyvola RdMap17Environmental FeaturesWatershed OverlayLake Wylie Critical AreaLake Wylie Protected AreaBeaver Dam CreekSteele Creek RdShopton RdSugar CreekWatershed BasinsLake WylieSteele CreekSugar CreekNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaRock Island RdStowe BranchBrown-Grier RdSandy Porter RdCoffey Creek GreenwayShopton Rd WestWestinghouse BvCreeks and StreamsPonds & WetlandsW Arrowood RdSoil & Groundwater Contamination Sites! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! !Natural Heritage Areas *Natural Heritage Element OccurrencesParkGreenwaysDevelopedProposedOverland ConnectorsSwim Buffers100 Year FloodplainPlan Area BoundaryMcDowellNature Centerand PreserveWingetParkNeal BranchSledge RdSteele Creek RdS Tryon StMossWestinghouse BvNevada BvSTEELE CREEK GREENWAYCharlotte City Limits* Areas of land or water identified by N.C. NaturalHeritage Program biologists as being importantfor the conservation of the state's biodiversity.These areas often contain the best examples ofnatural communities and often include rare andendangered species. NC DENR, Division ofParks and Recreation, Natural HeritageProgram, Raleigh, N.C.C a t a w b a R i v e rGrand Palisades PyYork RdPorter BranchStudman BranchYoungblood RdZoar RdSteele Creek RdWALKERS BRANCH GREENWAYWalker BranchHamilton RdChoate CrSmith RdBlankmanship BranchPOLK DITCH GREENWAYPolk DitchCarowinds BvSteele CreekNations Ford RdRock Hill-Pineville RdDowns RdMcCullough BranchNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMain StGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of October 06, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentMckee RdµMiles0 12 4

Steele Creek Area PlanPublic Facilities¹½Existing¹½FutureÆcÆcSchoolSchool SiteExisting LibraryFuture LibraryFire StationUS Post OfficeîChurches#0 YMCAParkGreenwaysDevelopedProposedOverland Connector100 Year FloodplainPlan Area BoundaryRoadsParcelNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaGrand Palisades PyîLake WylieBaptist ChurchC a t a w b a R i v e rPlesant HillPresbyterianChurchYork Rdî¹½FutureSchool SitePublic FacilitiesFire Station 38WingetParkWinget ParkElementaryMcDowellNature Centerand PreserveShopton Rd WestYoungblood RdNeal Branchîî¹½Sledge RdChrist The KingLutheran ChurchîFire Station 37Ozion MethodistChurchZoar UnitedMethodist ChurchZoar RdRock Island RdSteele Creek Rd¹½Æc¹½Westinghouse BvSteele CreekPost OfficeSteele Creek RdFutureSchool Site¹½FutureSouthwestLibraryBrown-GrierÆcSteele CreekElementaryWalkers Branch GreenwayRiver GateElementaryî¹½¹½¹½¹½¹½¹½Steele Creek GreenwayShopton RdOlympicHighKennedyMiddleMcClintockLake WyliePresbyterianElementaryChurchGood Shepherdî¹½îCathedralUnited Methodistof the CrossSouthwestSteele CreekMiddleLibraryHamilton RdChoate CrSmith RdPolk Ditch GreenwayMossCarowinds BvNew CreationChristian Church§¨¦ 485YMCA#0§¨¦ 77îBeam RdCoffey Creek GreenwayArrowoodPost OfficeNations Ford RdW Tyvola RdFire Station 26Central Steele CreekPresbyterian ChurchS Tryon StWestinghouseNevada BvW Arrowood RdDowns RdRock Hill-Pineville RddMap16Main StOld Pineville RdGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eMckee RdFutureParkAnne Springs CloseGreenway(Fort Mill, SC)µNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaProduced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of October 10, 2010Miles0 12 4

Steele Creek Area PlanExisting Transit ServiceW Tyvola RdMap15Bus Routes!#Bus Route NumberArrowood / South Tryon, Route # 56, LocalCarowinds, Route 42, LocalNorth CarolinaShopton Rd WestSteele Creek RdShopton RdBeam Rd! 41xCelanese Corridor Express, Route 78x, Regional ExpressFort Mill, Route 44, LocalRock Hill Express, Route 82x, Regional ExpressSteele Creek Express, Route 41x, ExpressWestinghouse, Route 55, LocalInterstateLocal StreetRailroadCharlotte City LimitsPlan Area BoundarySouth CarolinaCATAWBARIVERMcDowellNature CenterandPreserveYork RdShopton Rd WestWinget RdSledge RdSteele Creek RdWestinghouse BvSteele Creek RdErwin Rd!56Hamilton RdSam Neely RdChoate CrSmith Rd! 55 ! 82x! ! 44 78x! 55! 41x ! 56! 42Sandy Porter RdBrown-Grier RdS Tryon StMoss RdCarowinds Bv§¨¦ 485 §¨¦ 77Whitehall Park DrWestinghouse BvNevada BvNations Ford Rd! 60 ! 16! 57! 24W Arrowood RdDowns RdRock Hill-Pineville RdNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMain St¬« 44¬« 42 ¬« 58Old Pineville RdGrand Palisades PyYoungblood RdZoar Rd! 82xGISC h a r lCharlotteo t t eC h a r l o t t eData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of February11, 2011Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentMckee RdµMiles0 12 4

Steele Creek Area PlanVehicle Level of Service:A, B, CD, EFYear of Traffic Count:2010200920082007Plan Area BoundaryCatawba RiverGaston CountyYork RdSledge RdDixieVehicle Level of ServiceCatwba RiverShoptonRockRd WestWinget Rd66006600161001730014800290002300Island Rd86006400370015300GSteele Creek RdHamilton Rd1300073001930017400Erwin Rd14700170003760015400Smith RdMarkswood RdDixie River Rd8900153008300158002050021300 1040020500 72007300Brown-Grier RdWestinghouse Bv416002300Choate CrSteele Creek Rd17700Moss RdCarowinds BvDouglas Dr11000Shopton Rd5700Sandy Porter Rd1610021300S Tryon St1620027008700127001830036700§¨¦ 485Nevada BvBlithe Low Pl1410014600326004020041500Beam Rd2950022900208002590025300248002550020600§¨¦ 7748005000Nations Ford RdW Tyvola RdNC-51S Tryon St6700630038003800720068001980018200Downs RdMap14Allwood DrMain Strbena StChastain AvCentrum PyOld Pineville RdI-485 RaLancaster HyGISCharlotte.....more than maps.....GrandPalisades PyYoungblood RdMckee RdZoar RdSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMiles0 12 4Data Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of March 16, 2011Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentDiamond D

Steele Creek Area PlanExisting Pedestrian FacilitiesW Tyvola RdMap13Existing SidewalkStatusCompletePartial*NoneShopton Rd WestSteele Creek RdShopton RdBeam RdDeveloped GreenwayInterstateLocal StreetNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaSandy Porter RdBrown-Grier RdOld Pineville RdRailroadWestinghouse BvW Arrowood RdCharlotte City LimitsWhitehall Park DrPlan Area BoundaryNote: Sidewalks shown are within Charlotte City Limitsportion of the plan area. There are currently no dedicatedbikeways or bike trails in the plan area.* Partial - sidewalk only on one side of streetWinget RdSledge RdSteele Creek RdSam Neely RdErwin RdS Tryon St§¨¦ 485 §¨¦ 77Westinghouse BvNevada BvShopton Rd WestCarowinds BvCATAWBARIVERYork RdSteele Creek RdHamilton RdChoate CrSmith RdMoss RdNations Ford RdDowns RdRock Hill-Pineville RdMain StGrand Palisades PyYoungblood RdZoar RdGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of October 11, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentMckee RdµMiles0 12 4

Steele Creek Area PlanAdopted Future Transportation Network*Snow Ridge LnCross Beam DrW Tyvola RdMap12Nations Crossing RdInterstateThoroughfare TypeExisting Major ThoroughfareExisting MinorThoroughfareProposed Major ThoroughfareProposed Minor ThoroughfareCollector StreetsExisting CollectorProposed CollectorLocal StreetRailroadNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaShopton Rd WestDixie River RdSteele Creek RdShopton RdSandy PorterBrown-Grier RdCedar Hill DrGriers Fork DrGable RdGallant LnRed Hickory LnTaragate DrPleasant Way LnBeaman AvWhitehall Park DrBeam RdSeventy Seven Center DrMinuet LnGriffith RdCherrycrest LnSilverleaf RdOld Pineville Rd*ThisCreeks and StreamsPonds & WetlandsPlan Area Boundarymap includesproposed street projectsincluded in adopted Citypolicies.Wildlife RdIsland Point RdWoody Point RdPine Harbor RdRiverpointe DrSoldierShopton RdFour HorseWinget RdSledge RdWestinghouse BvSteele Creek RdSam Neely RdErwin RdS Tryon StMossSouth Point BvCarowinds BvJohn Price Rd§¨¦ 485 §¨¦ 77General DrBrookford StPioneer AvWestinghouse BvNevada BvWilmar BvContinental BvGranite StTexland BvW Arrowood RdCrompton StSweden RdEngland StLongleaf DrGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eCATAWBAData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of October 10, 2010.Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentRIVERGrand Palisades PyBankhead RdLangston DrLangston DrCrosshaven DrMcDowellNature CenterandPreserveYork RdCapps RdMckee RdYoungblood RdTrace Chain LnThomas RdZoar RdSteele Creek RdRivergate PyHamilton RdSuperior StSmith RdChoate CrµMiles0 12 4Nations Ford RdDownsRock Hill-Pineville RdIredellMain St

Steele Creek Area Plan1See Approved Rezonings Table (Appendix)Approved Rezoning Petitions (2000 - 2010)InterstateRoadsParcelExisting Activity CentersIndustrialMixed UsePlan Area BoundaryCharlotte City LimitsCatawba RiverRezoning History (2000-2010)Girl ScoutCatwba RiverIsland PointWoody PointYork RdShopton Rd West24Winget PondSledge RdWright’s FerryGreybriar Forest48226Autumn Blaze1116504267 46364760 29696840ErwinSteele Creek Rd49Hamilton RdDixie RiverSam NeelyChoate CrSmith RdGableWilliams Glen 281445464 865 44 611910Brown-Grier Rd51Westinghouse BvMoss Rd1835Fruehauf302566 22 5537533212 315315221Sandy Porter RdJohn PriceCarowinds Bv57 5S Tryon StShopton Rd33WhitehallExecutiveCenter§¨¦ 485Whitehall Park DrPioneer7ContinentalGraniteBeam Rd62 4339 54 123279176356Beam Rd§¨¦ 77Nations Ford RdW Tyvola Rd59 6W Arrowood Rd38Downs RdW Tyvola Rd34Map11Main StOld Pineville RdPalisades PyGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eSnug Harbor1320GrandCrosshaven58BankheadYoungblood RdMckee RdZoar Rd41South CarolinaMiles0 12 4North CarolinaSouth CarolinaData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Data as of September 22, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning Department

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Steele Creek Area PlanExisting Zoning as of December 31, 2010Map10aZONING CLASSIFICATIONSR-3R-3(CD)R-4R-4(CD)R-5R-5(CD) Single FamilyR-6R-8(CD)R-9(CD)R-12(CD)R-15(CD)R-MH Manufactured HomeR-8MF(CD)R-9MF(CD)R-12MFR-12MF(CD)Multi-FamilyR-15MF(CD)R-17MFR-17MF(CD)R-20MFMX-1MX-1(INNOV)Mixed Use ResidentialMX-3R-12PUDRE-1(CD) ResearchINSTInstitutionalINST(CD)O-1O-1(CD)O-2 OfficeO-2(CD)O-15(CD)BP(CD) Business ParkB-1B-1(CD)B-2 BusinessB-2(CD)NSCCCommercial CenterB-1SCDB-D(CD) Business / DistributionI-1Light IndustrialI-1(CD)I-2Heavy IndustrialI-2(CD)MUDD(CD)Mixed UseMUDD-OZONING OVERLAYLOWER LAKE WYLIE WATERSHED - CRITICAL AREALOWER LAKE WYLIE WATERSHED - PROTECTED AREAR-5R-12PUDMX-3IslanPyPointMX-1(INNOV)B-2R-12PUDR-12PUDR-12PUDMX-1C a ta w b a R i v e rB-2(CD)R-20MFR-20MFYork RdRdSoldierR-5R-3RdR-12PUDR-12PUDR-3Shopton RdNC 49R-3R-12PUDR-3Sledge RShopton RdR-12PUDR-5RockShopton Rd WestR-12PUDR-8MF(CD)B-1R-3B-2Winget RdYorkHamiltonIslanSteele Creek RdI-2R-4(CD)R-17MF(CD)RRdWestinghouse BvSam Neely RdSteele CreekRR-4(CD)O-1(CD)R-17MF(CD)R-17MF(CD)CCCCR-17MF(CD)O-1(CD)B-2(CD)CCO-2(CD)R-3R-4(CD)Shopton Rd WestR-3(CD)York RdR-17MF(CD)R-3(CD)R-3Smith RdSteeleR-3R-12MF(CD)CreekRdI-2Steele Creek RdI-2R-9(CD)Brown - Grier RdS TryonR-17MF(CD)R-8(CD)R-12(CD)R-3I-1(CD)R-3Westinghouse BvStINST(CD)Carowinds BvChoate CrShopton RdSandy Porter RdI-1(CD)Sandy Porter RdR-3I-1S Tryon StR-3BP(CD)Shopton RdW Arrowood RdO-2(CD)R-4R-4(CD)O-2(CD)R-17MF(CD)R-4 R-17MFR-3(CD)§¨¦ 485 CCR-5(CD)R-4(CD)R-8MF(CD)MX-1R-15(CD)CCR-20MFI-2(CD)I-2(CD)I-1(CD)R-9MF(CD)I-1R-17MFCCR-12MFI-1(CD)R-3R-3I-1(CD)R-12(CD)R-8MF(CD)NSI-1(CD)B-1SCDNSR-8MF(CD)R-3INST(CD)R-3R-3R-3B-1I-2R-3R-3R-4(CD)I-1R-MHR-12MF(CD)I-1O-1(CD)O-1(CD)R-3O-1(CD)O-2O-1(CD)B-1(CD)B-1(CD)B-1I-1INST(CD)I-1(CD)I-1(CD)R-17MF(CD)R-17MFI-2I-1S TryonWestinghouse BvMUDD-OMUDD-OI-1S TryonR-17MFBeam RdR-17MF(CD)O-1B-1SCDR-17MFB-1B-1B-1(CD)B-1MUDD-OO-1(CD)MUDD-OMUDD(CD)MUDD-OCCO-1(CD)I-1I-1R-12MFR-9MF(CD)I-1§¨¦ 77I-2W Arrowood RdI-2Nations FordI-1I-1NationI-2(CD)S Tryon StI-1I-1Ford RdI-1Westinghouse BvDowns RdI-2(CD)100 ft. SWIM buffer50 ft. SWIM buffer35 ft. SWIM bufferPlan Area BoundaryMX-1R-3GrandMX-3PalisadesRMcKeeYoungbloodThomaRdRZoarRE-1(CD)To enlarge or view this map in more detail,please visit www.charlotteplanning.org.µNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaBankheadRdMiles0 0.5 1 2 3GISCharlotteC h a r l o t t e.....more than maps.....Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of December 31, 2010

Steele Creek Area PlanAdopted Future Land UseW Tyvola RdMap9Beam RdCurrently Adopted Future Land UseSINGLE FAMILY

Steele Creek Area PlanExisting Land UseW Tyvola RdMap8Existing Land UseAgricultureSingle Family - DetachedSingle Family - AttachedMulti-FamilyGaston CountyRock Island RdSteele Creek RdShopton RdSandy Porter RdRetailOfficeInstitutionalWarehouse/DistributionIndustrialUtilityTransportationNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaShopton Rd WestWestinghouse BvBrown-Grier RdW Arrowood RdOpen SpaceMixed UseVacantPlan Area BoundaryExisting GreenwaySteele Creek Rd§¨¦ 485 §¨¦ 77WestinghouseShopton Rd WestSledge RdS TryonNevada BvCarowinds BvMossYork RdSteele Creek RdHamilton RdChoate CrSmith RdNations Ford RdDowns RdRock Hill-Pineville RdMain StNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaGrand Palisades PyYoungblood RdZoar RdGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of November 18, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentMckeeµMiles0 12 4

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Steele Creek Area PlanDevelopment HistoryW Tyvola RdMap6Beam RdDevelopment HistoryYearBuilt2000 to 20091990 to 19991980 to 19891970 to 1979Prior to 1970VacantNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaRock Island RdSteele Creek RdBrown-Grier RdShopton RdSandy Porter RdPlan Area BoundaryCATAWBARIVERGrand P alisades PyYork RdShopton Rd WestYoungblood RdZoar RdSledge RdSteele Creek RdSteele Creek RdHamilton RdWestinghouse BvChoate CrS Tryon StMoss RdCarowinds Bv§¨¦ 485 §¨¦ 77Nevada BvW Arrowood RdNations Ford RdDowns RdRock Hill-Pineville RdNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMain StGISCharlotteC h a r l o t t eData Source: City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, data as of September 15, 2010Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning DepartmentMckee RdµMiles0 12 4

Steele Creek Area PlanLand CoverMap18W Tyvola RdBeam RdImpervious SurfacesShopton RdOpen Space - Grass/Scattered TreesTreesUrban: BareWater AreaPlan Area BoundaryCatawba RiverShopton Rd WestBrown-GrierRdSandy Porter Rd§¨¦ 485Old Pineville RdSledge RdSteele Creek RdWestinghouse BvS Tryon St§¨¦ 77Carowinds BvMoss RdCatawba RiverYork RdHamilton RdChoate CrSmith RdNations Ford RdGrandPalisades PyYoungblood RdMckee RdZoar RdSouth CarolinaµNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaMiles0 12 4GISCharlotte.....more than maps.....Data Source: American Forests Tree Canopy Dataset 2008Produced By Charlotte - Mecklenburg Planning Department

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