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I I I ¡ Chapter I - Background, Issues, and Goals I I Land Use Pattern. Given the potential for change and the area's lo- cation - i.e., waterfront access, proximity to and visibility from US I 101- opportunities for new development are plentiful. They range from commerciaVretail to office/R&D to residential, with a variety 1 of possible types of development within and/or related to these I land use categories. The City evaluated a number of basic land use and development scenarios as part of its Bayfront study process. I The final concept land use pattern is illustrated on the "Bayfront Study Land Use Concept" graphic. ¡ The Land Use Concept shows an area of buffer commercial uses J along US 101 between Whipple Avenue and Maple Street. Indus- I triaVtransition uses east of Maple Street complete the US 101 front- age from Maple Street to Seaport Boulevard. Residential use flanks I Redwood Creek extending north and west. An active, pedestrian-oriented community hub is a key A community hub is centered within the residential area, with wa- ingredient of the Bayfront Study Concept. I ter-edge frontage and direct access from Bair Island Road. The com- I munity hub contains a mix of local- and visitor-oriented commercial Curbside parking and striped bike lanes are established along all I and public uses, waterfront plazas and supporting pedestrian walk- major streets as part of new development and public projects, with ways. It is the activity center for the entire Bayfront area. the exception of East Bayshore Road's westerly/freeway frontage. I Existing industrial land use would remain for the foreseeable future Special and/or reconfigured intersections are created at the follow- ing locations: I in the area east of Maple and north of Blomquist, site of the Granite I Rock facility. The existing police station would also remain. The 4- 1. Whipple Avenue/East Bayshore Road - Near term visibility, traffic acre, city-owned parcel to the north of the police station could be calming, and pedestrian and bicycle access. Long-term complete I developed as a new waterfront park. intersection reconfiguration is created to accommodate a new scenic entrance drive. ï Vehicular Circulation, Transit, and Bikeways. East Bayshore Road and Blomquist Street will be linked by the proposed Redwood Creek 2. East Bayshore Road/Bair Island Road/Blomquist Extension - A round- I Bridge and Blomquist Street Extension to create a continuous east- about or other gateway configuration is created to slow traffic I west route between Whipple Avenue and Seaport Boulevard. A new and provide an attractive entrance to the residential areas and scenic entrance drive is created along Steinberger Slough levee, link- the Redwood Creek Bridge. I ing Bair Island Road directly to Whipple Avenue. Bair Island Road, incorporating the existing Ucelli Drive, is improved as a public street 3. Blomquist Extension/Docktown - Similar to the intersection at East J to provide public access to Outer Pete's Harbor. Bayshore Road, a complementary roundabout or other gateway I - 17 - Final Plan - June 2004 J