HomeMy WebLinkAbout10014ORDINANCE NO. 10014
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PUEBLO EASTSIDE
STREETSCAPE STUDY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12-5 of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, the
Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized to prepare and submit to the City Council
for its approval a master development plan for the physical development of the City and
to recommend such modifications of said plan, as it deems to be in the City’s interest;
and,
WHEREAS, the Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Study has been reviewed by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and is unanimously recommended for approval to the
City Council as consistent with and an extension of the Pueblo Regional Development Plan
– 2002, and amended in 2014; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Study is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final action by the Mayor
and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 13, 2021.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 27, 2021 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on September 29, 2021 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
□ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
□ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on
□ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
President of City Council
ATTEST
Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-6
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 13, 2021
TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marissa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PUEBLO EASTSIDE STREETSCAPE
STUDY
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves the Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Study, which identifies
parking, streetscape, and pedestrian-related challenges and proposed improvements
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within the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park, East 4 Street corridor, and Central Eastside
Planning Area.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Study was funded by the 2016 Pueblo County 1A Fund.
The Project consultant, Bohannan Huston, was contracted by the City to provide solutions
to general issues identified throughout the study and public engagement process. Issues
identified include, improve parking and streetscape opportunities, enhance pedestrian
and bicycle facilities, encourage economic development, safety considerations, and
strengthen community character and sense of place for the Eastside. Recommendations
of the Eastside Streetscape Study may be implemented in the near-term with the existing
County 1-A funding.
Key elements of El Centro del Quinto Sol Park improvements include adding angled
parking, ADA parking spaces and ramps, pedestrian lighting, and additional turf, trees
and irrigation.
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Key elements of the 4 to 8 Streets between Erie Avenue and Hudson Avenue include
landscaping such as planters and banners/signage for the corridor; improved pedestrian
lighting along the sidewalks; look at providing a gateway feature at Erie Avenue.
Key elements of the Central Eastside Planning Area are to enhance pedestrian facilities;
improve bicycle connections; improve landscaping, encourage home ownership and
improve maintenance of properties, and enhance Mitchell Park.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is projected the County 1A initiative could provide $900,000 in funding for improvements
to the El Centro de Quinto Sol Park property ($525,000) and some limited improvements
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along the 4 Street corridor ($285,000). Those funds have not been allocated at this point
by Pueblo County.
The City will be responsible for the annual maintenance of the improvements completed
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at El Centro de Quinto Sol Park and within the public right of way of East 4 Street as
improvements are implemented.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 on August 11, 2021, recommending
adoption of the plan by the City Council.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The City and Project consultant organized a wide variety of public outreach efforts with
the majority being online/virtual activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two focus
group meetings were conducted in addition to an additional public meeting. The
preliminary plan and final plan were also reviewed with the stakeholders and public at
during the spring and summer of 2021.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, a planning document will not be in place
that supports proposed capital improvements, and the strategies for future
implementation within the Eastside Community.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the Ordinance.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance
Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Study
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission August 11, 2021 Public Hearing
STUDY
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CITY OF PUEBLO MAYOR CITY OF PUEBLO & PUEBLO COUNTY
Mayor Nick Gradisar STAFF
PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL Andrea DelaGarza, Community
Bob Schilling, District 1 Representative Relations Director of Pueblo Urban
Larry Atencio, District 2 Representative Renewal Authority
Ed Brown, District 3 Representative Beritt Odom, Principal Planner
Ray Aguilera, District 4 Representative Charles Roy, Public Works Engineering
(Deceased 5/9/21) Manager
Zolanye McCulley-Bachicha, District 4 Cherish Deeg, Operations Director of
Representative Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority
Mark Aliff, Representative at Large Jerry Pacheco, Executive Director of
Dennis Flores, Representative at Large Urban Renewal Authority
Lori Winner, Representative at Large Larry Atencio, District 2 Representative
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kelly Grisham, Senior Planner
Epimenio (Eppie) M. Griego, District 1 Mike Ricottone, County 1-A Project
Garrison M. Ortiz, District 2 Manager, Pueblo County
Chris Wiseman, District 3 Mike Sexton, Assistant Director of
Terry Hart (Previous Commission) Parks and Recreation Department
Sal Pace (Previous Commission) Scott Hobson, Acting Director of
Planning and Community
Development
Steven Meier, Director of Parks and
Recreation Department
FOCUS GROUP
The City would like to express sincere gratitude to those who participated in the focus group for
this study. Focus group members provided invaluable feedback and resources that helped
inform recommendations included in this report. Thank you again for your support and
contributions.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments ................................................................................................. 2
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5
Study Overview .......................................................................................................................6
Eastside Community ................................................................................................................8
Study Priorities ........................................................................................................................9
Previous Planning Priorities & Ideas ................................................................................................. 9
Stakeholder and Public Engagement .............................................................................................. 10
Chapter 1 ............................................................................................................. 14
Overview of Study Area .........................................................................................................15
Preferences ...........................................................................................................................17
Analysis and Recommendations ............................................................................................19
El Centro del Quinto Sol Park .......................................................................................................... 19
Parking .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Pedestrian Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 21
Priority Projects .....................................................................................................................24
Cost-Estimates ............................................................................................................................... 25
Potential Future Ideas ...........................................................................................................27
Summary ...............................................................................................................................27
Chapter 2 ............................................................................................................. 28
Overview of Study Area .........................................................................................................29
Preferences ...........................................................................................................................31
Analysis and Recommendations ............................................................................................33
Existing Lighting............................................................................................................................. 33
Priority Projects .....................................................................................................................35
Pedestrian-Scale Lighting ............................................................................................................... 35
Landscaping................................................................................................................................... 36
Cost Estimates ............................................................................................................................... 36
Potential Future Ideas ...........................................................................................................38
Gateway Element .......................................................................................................................... 38
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Street Lighting ............................................................................................................................... 38
Banner Art ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Summary ...............................................................................................................................39
Chapter 3 ............................................................................................................. 40
Overview of Study Area .........................................................................................................41
Preferences ...........................................................................................................................43
Analysis and Recommendations ............................................................................................45
Community Destinations ................................................................................................................ 45
Bicycle Facilities ............................................................................................................................. 48
Pedestrian Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 49
Bus Routes & Stops ........................................................................................................................ 51
Mitchell Park South Conditions Survey ........................................................................................... 51
Future Initiatives ...................................................................................................................52
Campus Master Plan ...................................................................................................................... 52
Enhance Pedestrian Facilities ......................................................................................................... 54
Improve Bicycle Connections .......................................................................................................... 54
Improve Landscaping ..................................................................................................................... 55
Encourage Home Ownership & Maintenance ................................................................................. 55
Enhance Mitchell Park ................................................................................................................... 56
Redevelopment Opportunities ........................................................................................................ 57
Summary ...............................................................................................................................57
CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 59
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 64
Appendix A: El Centro del Quinto Sol Park Area Maps ...........................................................65
Appendix B: Central Eastside Planning Area Maps .................................................................69
Appendix C: Gateway Element Ideas ......................................................................................70
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INTRODUCTION
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STUDY OVERVIEW
The Eastside Streetscape Study seeks to improve the lives of all
Eastside Community on a daily basis, with recommendations focused on influencing the future
of the entire area for generations to come. The Study is -A fund, a
voter-approved ballot issue from 2016, which indicates the focus on parking, streetscape, and
pedestrian improvements.
In response to the funding requirements, the Eastside Streetscape Project identifies parking,
streetscape, and pedestrian-related challenges and proposed improvements throughout three
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East 4 Street Corridor
Central Eastside Planning Area
These three areas are analyzed individually but considered collectively to ensure connectivity
and economic opportunities are maximized for the greater Eastside Community.
In summary, this report provides solutions to the general issues identified by City staff,
stakeholders, and community members: improve parking and streetscape opportunities,
enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities, encourage economic development, consider safety,
and strengthen community character and sense of place for the Eastside. The report is broken
up into chapters based on the three areas mentioned previously and includes both existing
conditions documentation and recommendations for future projects and initiatives.
Recommendations are based on community input, engineering feasibility, and available funding.
As such, some recommendations can be implemented in the near-term with the existing County
1-A funding while others can be achieved in future years positively impacting the area overall
and helping to achieve the greater vision.
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EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY AREA
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EASTSIDE COMMUNITY
To understand a community from
Eastside City of
Demographics
all perspectives, it is important to
Community Pueblo
consider the composition and
Housing Tenure
particular needs of residents
Renter Occupied 53.0% 44.2%
living within the area. A quick
Owner Occupied 47.0% 55.8%
snapshot of the area
Vehicles Available by Household
demographics indicate that the
No Vehicle Available 13.7% 10.0%
Eastside Community has a higher
1 Or More Vehicles Available 86.3% 90.0%
percentage of renter-occupied
Below Poverty Level
housing, no vehicles available,
36.8% 23.7%
poverty level, and
unemployment, and a lower
Unemployed Persons for Population 16 Years and Over
median household income
8.4% 5.2%
compared to the City of Pueblo.
Median Household Income
This reveals the need to apply a
$30,504 $38,338
context-sensitive approach to
transportation options, connectivity, and economic development. In the Eastside Community,
the desire to walk, bike, and/or take public transit may be a necessity rather than a choice;
supporting non-vehicular connectivity to jobs close to home could allow an additional income
for some families; and additional streetscape enhancements have the opportunity to build pride
and improve safety and access for residents.
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STUDY PRIORITIES
Previous Planning Priorities & Ideas
There has previously been a substantial amount of planning completed for the Eastside
Community that serves as the foundation for solutions proposed throughout this planning
process. This Plan respects the input previously received by area residents while simultaneously
capturing ideas from stakeholders and additional members of the public as part of this planning
initiative. Based on a review of existing plans and studies, several noteworthy priorities were
established for the Eastside Community and specific to the study areas.
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY
Value historic elements
Support economic development with an emphasis on mixed-use
Desire to improve pedestrian experience
Hope to enhance community space and connectivity
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East 4 Street:
Park: Area:
Priorities Priorities Priorities
Neighborhood Gateway Neighborhood Gateway Pedestrian/Bicycle Access
Streetscape and Aesthetics Streetscape and Aesthetics Parking
Lighting and Parking Lighting and Parking Streetscape and Aesthetics
Pedestrian/Bicycle Access Pedestrian/Bicycle Access Connectivity
ADA Facilities Transit Improvements Transit Improvements
Trail Enhancements
Previous Ideas Previous Ideas Previous Ideas
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Redevelop Erie Street - Add Gateway features at 4 Establish pedestrian linkages
new pedestrian Main Street and Erie Avenue such Consider pedestrian, parking,
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Street between 4 and 6 streetscape improvements
Incorporate new types of Safe Routes to School grant
parking - diagonal parking Maintain both parking lanes for Park View Elementary
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at 8 and Fountain and 7 Enhance streetscape to bike lanes or sharrows on
and Erie and Fountain include amenity zones, adjacent streets
Install more lighting (LEDs) lighting, trash and recycling,
and low impact street trees
Make pedestrian experience
more comfortable
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Stakeholder and Public Engagement
Stakeholder and public engagement was an integral component of the planning process for the
Eastside Streetscape Study. To help guide the planning process, a focus group was established
to host small group discussions to gather in-depth feedback from local agencies, residents, non-
profit organizations, and business owners. Through two focus group workshops and online
interactive activities, input was provided on priorities and preferences for each of the three study
areas in the Eastside neighborhood. The focus group also supported the creation of overall
recommendations, priority projects, and additional opportunities for improvement. Input
received from focus group members specific to streetscape, parking, and pedestrian
improvements are presented below.
EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK: ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP
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EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK: PARKING
EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK: PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT
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4 STREET CORRIDOR: STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
CENTRAL EASTSIDE PLANNING AREA: VISION
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In March of 2021, a public meeting was held
to share the priority recommendations for each
of the three areas. It was a virtual meeting but
well attended, with an opportunity to solicit
input and answer questions. The input received
supported the issues and preferences shared
during the focus group workshops, and was
integrated into the priority project
recommendations.
Overall priorities, preferences, and
recommendations were developed based on
this input and are included in the subsequent
chapters, respective to each of the individual
study areas. The project team listened and created priority projects and future initiatives that
align with community values and vision.
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CHAPTER 1
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OVERVIEW OF STUDY AREA
The El Centro del Quinto Sol Park Area
encompasses 4th Street to 8th Street
between Fountain Creek and Fountain
Avenue. It is located immediately adjacent
to Fountain Creek and Fountain Creek Trail
and encompasses the El Centro del Quinto
Sol Park, an area that includes some of the
most valuable recreational and social
amenities for the community. Many
residents and the greater Pueblo community frequent the Park to walk and bike on the trail and
use the skate park and recreation center.
In addition to the park, the majority of the area
is zoned and used as residential and has
several business and industrial uses along Erie
Avenue and between 4th Street and 6th Street.
There are bus stops located near Fountain
Avenue and 8th Street and Fountain Avenue
and 4th Street, with the northern and southern
entries to the area bound by bus routes.
Eighth Street is also a bike route.
Priority projects were developed for the El Centro del Quinto Park area that align with the
County 1-A funding requirements of parking, streetscape, and pedestrian improvements, and
are prioritized to utilize available funds most efficiently.
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STUDY AREA MAP: EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK
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PREFERENCES
Based on the collection of input received throughout the stakeholder and public engagement
process, preferences specific to parking, pedestrian, and streetscape improvements were
identified for the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park Area and are shown below.
Parking Improvements Streetscape Improvements
More parking spaces Lighting
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More Americans with Disabilities Act Prioritize improvements for 7 Street,
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(ADA) spaces Erie Avenue, and 6 Street
Prioritize parking improvements for Art, benches, trashcans
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7 & 6 Streets Gateway at 8 Street
Support parking for the recreation
center and skate park Pedestrian Improvements
ADA ramps and sidewalk conditions
Pedestrian-scale Lighting
Supplementing input received, as noted above, the Project Team examined opportunities and
challenges for the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park area to ensure the proposed projects bring
valuable and sustainable improvements.
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EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK:
OPPORTUNTIES AND CHALLENGES
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ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In addition to the establishment of local preferences, the Project Team conducted an analysis of
existing conditions for parking, streetscape, and pedestrian facilities in the study area as a
baseline for recommendation development. An overview of the analysis for each of these
elements is presented in the subsequent sections.
El Centro del Quinto Sol Park
El Centro del Quinto Sol Park serves as a major
community destination and gathering space for
the Eastside neighborhood. It is located
between 7th and 6th Street and Fountain
Avenue and Fountain Creek.
They City has completed some recent
improvements for the Park in the last several
years, including the installation of sidewalks with ADA complaint ramps and landscape buffers
around the park, landscaping, and a new parking lot at 6th Street and Erie Avenue. The Park
averages approximately 1,800 patrons a month and peak visitation hours range from 10:00am-
12:30pm for seniors and 3:00-8:00pm for adults and school-aged children.
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Parking
Existing street conditions throughout the El Centro del Qunito del Sol Park area support parallel
parking, although parking is not striped or delineated (see images below). Residents typically
park along the street adjacent to their homes or within the buffer between the sidewalk and
curb. Park visitors generally park along 6th Street, 7th Street, Fountain Avenue, or within the
parking lot located at 6th Street and Erie Avenue. There are a few existing ADA parking spots in
this lot.
The public identified a need for parking to support activities at the recreation center and skate
park located within El Centro Del Quinto Sol Park between 6th Street and 7th Street and
Fountain Avenue and Fountain Creek. Adding more parking spaces and in particular, more ADA
parking spots to provide more convenient and direct access to the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park
Community Center was highlighted by many as a priority.
To accommodate this need, the Project Team analyzed options to add in more formalized
parking spaces along priority streets that surround the park area, including 7th Street, 6th Street,
and Fountain Avenue. Considerations when assessing parking options included space-related
feasibility within the available right-of-way, opportunity to maintain or increase quantity of
parking, and preservation of access to residential homes. Although the buffer located between
the sidewalk and curb on the residential side of these streets is owned by the City, maintenance
responsibilities lie with the residents. It was expressed by City staff that it is unlikely that
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residents would be in favor of tearing up the buffer to improve parking on the residential side of
the street. Cost verses benefit was also a consideration for establishing recommendations for
parking improvements. This was especially true for adding in delineated parallel parking spots.
The cost of adding in striping to create dedicated parallel parking spots on the residential side
would not yield much benefit to the neighborhood; therefore, current conditions were evaluated
for the opportunity to add angled parking on the park side of these streets.
Based on the analysis of existing conditions and input received, the recommended parking
improvements include cutting into the existing landscape buffer along the park side, between
the sidewalk and curb, to add in delineated angled parking with ADA parking spots where
appropriate. Refer to the Priority Projects section in this Chapter (P. 24 26) for more
information on the proposed parking layout.
Pedestrian Facilities
An analysis of existing pedestrian facilities was completed to better understand and identify
challenges to walkability throughout the neighborhood. Analyses were completed through a
visual assessment using Google Earth and an on-the-ground ADA assessment completed by the
A summary of this analysis is represented in the following figures, with
full-sized figures in Appendix A.
Overall, there are sidewalks present along both sides of all streets within the study area. The
width of the sidewalks are all at least 4 feet and therefore, meet ADA requirements for sidewalk
width. Although they meet these requirements, the sidewalks are generally in poor condition
with cracks, bumps, uneven surfaces, and obstructions that should be addressed. Two major
obstructions in the area are noted along Erie Avenue. In these locations, there are two light
poles that impede the sidewalk area and create barriers for people in wheelchairs and those with
strollers.
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SIDEWALK ANALYSIS: PRESENCE & WIDTH
To further identify whether existing
sidewalks are accessible to people of
all abilities, ADA ramps were assessed
to determine if they were present and
if so, if they included detectable
warning surfaces. Several ADA ramp
issues were identified along Fountain
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Avenue, 6 Street, and Erie Avenue.
These locations are in need of
upgrades to meet ADA requirements
and are included in the
recommendations. The City will
consider completing additional ADA
improvements throughout the study
area, under a separate initiative.
Full size maps can be found in Appendix A
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RAMP PRESENCE
ADA RAMPS: PRESENCE AND CONDITION
WARNING SURFACE
RAMP CONDITION
Full size maps can be found in Appendix A
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PRIORITY PROJECTS
Based on the analysis of existing conditions, input received from the community, availability of
funding, and associated County 1-A requirements, the following priority projects are
recommended for the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park area.
Add angled parking on the park side
Integrate ADA parking spots, where appropriate
Construct ADA ramps
Install pedestrian-scale lighting
Improve turf and irrigation, as needed.
Preserve existing trees as much as possible with the opportunity to relocate trees being
removed, as feasible
The set of recommended improvements are proposed along the streets surrounding the park;
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7Street, 6 Street, and Fountain Avenue, with a visual layout provided after Cost-Estimates.
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Cost-Estimates
Calculating the preliminary cost for projects helps determine the actual opportunity to
implement improvements with available funds. Preliminary cost estimates for the recommended
priority projects, by street, are presented below. All costs are approximate, for planning
purposes, and include a 10% contingency.
PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK
Approx. Cost Approx. Cost Approx.
Location Improvements
(Infrastructure) (Landscaping) Total Costs
14 total angled parking
spaces including 2 ADA spots
3 ADA ramps
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$135,000 $52,000
7 Street $187,000
center spacing
Turf, trees, and irrigation
16 total angled parking
spaces including 2 ADA spots
6 ADA ramps
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6 Street $151,000 $48,000 $199,000
center spacing
Turf, trees, and irrigation
10 total angled parking
spaces including 2 ADA spots
Fountain 6 ADA ramps
$109,000 $30,000 $139,000
Avenue
center spacing
Turf, trees, and irrigation
40 total angled parking
spaces including 6 ADA spots
APPROX. 15 ADA ramp replacements
$395,000 $130,000 $525,000
TOTAL
center spacing
Turf, trees, and irrigation
Costs include 10% contingency
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EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK AREA RECOMMENDATIONS
POTENTIAL FUTURE IDEAS
Several potential future ideas for the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park area were also noted
throughout the planning process. These potential future improvements were identified as lower-
priority infrastructure needs, and the City is unable to be complete them within the monies
available through the County 1-A funds. However, these projects should be analyzed further
and implemented as more funding becomes available.
Potential future projects for the El Centro del Quinto Sol Park area include the following:
Further evaluate and implement improvements along Erie Avenue to enhance the
pedestrian experience and create an entry way to the area
Complete additional ADA sidewalk and ramp improvements throughout the rest of the
study area to meet ADA requirements
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Install a gateway element along 8 Street near Erie Avenue that has a consistent design
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with the future gateway project identified for 4 Street (refer to the 4 Street chapter for
more details)
SUMMARY
El Centro del Quinto Sol Park is a valuable part of the Eastside Neighborhood. The
recommendations shared as a result of this study are intended to build upon the quality public
space currently available and support future opportunities for all users in the area.
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CHAPTER 2
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OVERVIEW OF STUDY AREA
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The East 4 Street Corridor spans from Erie Avenue to Hudson Avenue and is owned by the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). CDOT maintains the roadway asphalt while the
City and property owners maintain the area between the asphalt and the property line.
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This section of 4 Street includes a mix of retail, commercial, and some residential land uses. It
is the gateway for the entire Eastside Neighborhood Community.
The corridor has two travel lanes for motor vehicles in each direction, on-street parking on both
sides of the street, and sidewalks that include planting areas with trees. These landscaping
features help increase separation between pedestrians and vehicles and improve comfort levels
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for those walking along 4 Street. The corridor is a bus route and there are bus stops near
Fountain Avenue and Hudson Avenue. The City of Pueblo and Pueblo Area Council of
Governments (PACOG) have designated this corridor as signed bike routes but there is no
existing bike route signage or other pavement markings indicating this to roadway users.
Approximately 5 years ago CDOT completed a project within the study area, these previous
improvements were considered as recommendations were developed for this study. For more
information on the previous CDOT project, refer to the Analysis and Recommendation section.
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For the 4 Street corridor, priority projects are proposed that do not require infrastructure
modifications, yet still align with the County A-1 funding requirements to address parking,
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streetscape, and pedestrian access. Recommended projects along 4 Street are prioritized to
utilize available funds in the most efficient manner.
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STUDY AREA MAP: 4 STREET CORRIDOR
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PREFERENCES
Based on the collection of input received throughout the public and stakeholder engagement
process, preferences specific to parking, streetscape, and pedestrian, improvements were
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identified for the 4 Street corridor and are presented below.
Streetscape Improvements Corridor Improvements
Lighting Improve safety
Landscaping such as planters and Support traffic calming
banners/signage Gateway at Erie Avenue
Supplementing input received, as noted above, the Project Team examined opportunities and
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challenges for the 4 Street area to ensure the proposed projects bring valuable and sustainable
improvements.
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ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Following the establishment of area preferences, the Project Team conducted an analysis of
existing conditions for parking, streetscape, and pedestrian facilities on 4th Street. An overview
of the analysis for each of these elements is presented in the subsequent sections.
The 4th Street corridor is owned by CDOT and maintained by CDOT, the City, and business
owners. Improvements completed as part of a recent CDOT project included upgrades to the
intersection corners with bulb outs, ADA ramps, crosswalks, and additional streetscape elements.
Drainage improvements, including inlets and storm sewer, were also a part of this project.
Updated traffic and pedestrian crossing poles were added at intersections along with some
pedestrian lights. Areas of crushed stone mulch were installed for future landscape plantings
with some existing street trees
throughout the corridor.
Respecting the improvements
that have already been done
along the corridor, along with
the previous public input,
recommended projects were
identified as part of this study. To continue the momentum for improvements within the area,
this study focused solely on minor streetscape projects (outside the roadway prism) such as
lighting, landscaping, and art elements to further enhance the 4th Street corridor.
Existing Lighting
An analysis of existing lighting along the corridor was completed to address concerns of poor
lighting and need for additional lighting in the area for safety and pedestrian comfort. The
analysis revealed three different styles of lighting throughout the study area street-level
pedestrian (globe style), overhead (ornamental), and overhead (cobra style). Consistencies in
the lighting will create a more pleasing environment for pedestrians and help light the area in a
more predictable manner.
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The City of Pueblo currently owns the streetlights along 4 Street; however, through an
agreement with Black Hills Energy (BHE), BHE maintains the streetlights for the City. According
to BHE, there are no current plans for improvements or upgrades to existing lighting fixtures.
Therefore, any improvements to lighting in this area would need to be initiate and funded by
the City, with coordination through BHE.
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EXISTING LIGHTING ANALYSIS
PRIORITY PROJECTS
Priority projects recommended under this study are additive elements that build on the existing
conditions and recent corridor improvements. The two primary recommendations are to
improve pedestrian-scale lighting for a more consistent lighting treatment throughout the
corridor and the addition of attractive and colorful landscape plantings at intersection corners.
Both landscaping and pedestrian lighting recommendations follow the guidelines of the City
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Center Streetscape Standards, Santa Fe / West 4 Street District Standards.
Pedestrian-Scale Lighting
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The proposed lighting for 4 Street aims to add long expanses of pedestrian lights, not
necessarily in a consistent layoutthe average spacing is intended to be about 60 feet on
center spacing and places lights across from one another on each side of the street. In addition,
the existing fixtures have a number of different light types ranging from high pressure sodium
to LED. A recommended priority project is retrofitting older fixtures and coordinating the light
types to help improve the quality and distribution of lighting.
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Landscaping
The vegetation character of the intersection planters should be of a palette that is regionally
adapted for local climate and express a southeastern Colorado landscape. Plant selections
(ornamental grasses, perennials, and flowering shrubs) should prioritize color and seasonal
interest, attractive forms, drought tolerance, and low maintenance. An additional overlay of
planting can be introduced through movable planters at storefronts with flowering annuals or
perennials. The City has capacity to maintain corner plantings, but individual storefront plantings
will be maintained by business owners. A recommended plant list will be provided during final
design.
Cost Estimates
Calculating the preliminary cost for projects helps determine the actual opportunity to
implement improvements with available funds. Preliminary cost estimates for the recommended
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minor streetscape improvements along 4 Street are presented in the table below. All costs are
approximate and include a 10% contingency.
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PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR 4 STREET CORRIDOR
Location Approx. Total Costs Improvements
Plantings and irrigation at intersections and along
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4 Street $115,000
corridor planters
Corridor
$170,000 Pedestrian lighting improvements
APPROX.
$285,000
TOTAL
No site furniture recommended
Does not include cost for potential future gateway element
Costs include 10% contingency
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STUDY
EASTSIDE STREETSCAPE
STREET CORRIDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
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POTENTIAL FUTURE IDEAS
Gateway Element
Although not identified as a priority project for the County 1-A funds, the concept of a gateway
element was strongly supported by local stakeholders. As part of the planning process, potential
locations have been identified for an Eastside Neighborhood Gateway element at the southwest
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corner of 4 and Erie and near El Centro Park, to mark the arrival to the neighborhood and
inspire community pride with a recognizable landmark. Further development of the gateway
element will require more
extensive community outreach
and a design process led by the
City of Pueblo for the selection of
a final design for
implementation. This project
provides a unique opportunity to
work with local artists and the
Eastside neighborhood as a
whole. Several preliminary
gateway element ideas were generated as part of this study, with one example shared here and
additional options presented in Appendix C: Gateway Element Ideas. These concepts can be
used to help generate additional and more concrete ideas to move the needle forward towards
bringing this vision to life.
Street Lighting
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Street lighting improvements, within the roadway prism along 4 Street, were also
recommended but not identified as a priority project with the County 1-A funds. This
improvement is more directly related to traffic operations and would require close coordination
with CDOT and BHE, and therefore, should be considered under a separate initiative.
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Banner Art
Another great streetscape element that was highly supported throughout this planning initiative
is the concept of integrating local banner art on the existing light poles. The addition of banner
brackets allows for seasonal artwork, neighborhood signage, and wayfinding in a cost-effective
manner. Banner art could be placed on either the pedestrian light fixtures and/or streetlight
poles. However, the City would need to design the lighting and send to BHE for installation since
BHE does not carry street light poles with banner arms. Coordination with BHE is essential for
successfully carrying out these improvements and ensuring maintenance of existing and new
lighting over time. This initiative could be implemented at any time by City staff.
SUMMARY
The East 4th Street Corridor provides direct and highly-visible access to the Eastside
Neighborhood. The recommendations shared as a result of this study are intended to bring
sustainable elements to this area, improving access for all users and encouraging future
economic development as well as local pride and ownership along this section of 4th Street.
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OVERVIEW OF STUDY AREA
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The Central Eastside Planning Area is a large-scale planning area that includes 4 to 12 Streets and
La Crosse Avenue to Monument Avenue. The Central Eastside Planning Area includes a planning
analysis and focuses specifically on fostering a campus feel by connecting community destinations
with potential initiatives that support this vision. Moving forward, the hope is for these potential
initiatives to be further analyzed and implemented as more funds become available.
The Central Eastside Planning area is limited to a planning analysis only; therefore, opportunities to
implement the potential initiatives outlined in this chapter may require additional funding outside of
the County 1-A funds.
VISION FOR THE CENTRAL EASTSIDE PLANNING AREA: FOCUS GROUP
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STUDY AREA MAP: CENTRAL EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD
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PREFERENCES
Based on the collection of input received throughout the public engagement process, an overall
vision and considerations for area preferences were identified for the Central Eastside Planning
area and are presented below.
Overall Vision Campus Master Plan Considerations
Safe Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Pedestrian friendly Landscaping improvements
Community Safe routes to school
Community and beautification programs
Community champions and partnerships
Other local initiatives
Supplementing the input received on local preferences, as noted above, the Project Team
examined opportunities and challenges for the Central Eastside Planning to ensure the
proposed initiatives also align with the needs of the area bringing valuable and sustainable
recommendations.
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CENTRAL EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
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ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Following the establishment of area preferences, the Project Team conducted an analysis of
existing conditions including bicycle and pedestrian improvements, community programs, and
general amenities in the study area. An overview of the analysis for each of these elements is
presented below.
Community Destinations
There are a wide variety of community destinations and assets throughout the Central Eastside
Planning area including Mitchell Park, the Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC), Risley
International Academy of Innovation, Park View Elementary School, Patrick A. Lucero Branch Library,
and Fire Station Number (No.) 6.
Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park is located on the north end of the study area between La Crosse Avenue and
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Monument Avenue and 12 Street to about 10
Street. The park is currently underutilized and the
City is looking at potential opportunities to
revitalize the park area such as adding a gazebo,
local art, and painting benches.
There is currently a concrete wall located on the
east side of the park that is a barrier to entering
and accessing the park. Although there is some
artwork added to the wall as of now, it can still feel
unwelcoming and unpleasant. There are also some
ADA issues, particularly on the southern portion of
the park, that should be looked at more closely as
part of future planning efforts.
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Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC)
The PHCH has recently
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vacated from 5 Street and
La Crosse Avenue. The new
facility broke ground and
marked the official
construction in October of
2020 on the old Safeway site
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located at 8 Street and La
Crosse Avenue. Once
completed, the building will
Source: https://www.pueblochc.org/pueblo-clinic-pursues-zero-energy-for-benefit-of-all/
become a three-story, 64,000
square foot clinic. The clinic will include necessary health services including a pharmacy, lab,
dental services, and medical and behavioral health care. Most notably, it will help serve an
additional 5,000 patients over the next 10 years. A unique aspect of the building is that it will be
a net-zero energy facility, producing more energy than it consumes, and the first of its kind in
Colorado.
The PHCH is also one of the largest investments the Eastside neighborhood has seen in years.
This project could serve as a catalyst for the neighborhood moving forward and provide an
opportunity to revitalize the area. The new center hopes to open in October of 2021. The old site
could be a potential location for redevelopment.
Schools
Schools are an important part of the community. They attract families to the area, drive
lopment.
There are two schools, both associated with the Pueblo School District 60, in the Central Eastside
Planning Area, Risley International Academy of Innovation and Park View Elementary School.
The Risley International Academy of Innovation is located at the corner of 7th Street and
Monument Avenue and serves middle school students from sixth to eighth grades. Park View
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Elementary School is located just south of Mitchell Park at 9th Street and Monument Avenue
and serves elementary school students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Providing safe and
convenient access to and from school is necessary to support a healthy and thriving community.
Schools also offer a great opportunity for partnership on local community initiatives, they can
provide energy, vision, educational opportunities, champions, available land area, and potential
funding support.
Library
Libraries provide a sense of place for community gatherings, create opportunities to easily
connect residents to information, and promote a positive environment that is conducive to
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learning. The Patrick A. Lucero Branch Library is within the study area and located at 7 Street
and Monument Avenue. Capitalizing on the opportunity to use this local library to inform and
engage residents in planning initiatives as well as infrastructure improvements will build trust
and local context for area residents.
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Fire Station Number 6
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Fire Station Number (No.) 6 is located on the southern border of the study area along 4 Street
between La Crosse Avenue and Monument Avenue. The station is slated for
replacement/relocation within the next 3-5 years, providing a potential opportunity for
redevelopment in the future, and a focal point for local community activities and services.
Bicycle Facilities
Data from the City of Pueblo Regional Bicycle and
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10 Street
Multi-Use Trail Interactive Map and the PACOG
Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan was
gathered to identify existing designated bike facilities
within the study area. Based on these sources,
designated signed bike routes are present along 10th
Street, 8th Street, and 4th Street and allow bicyclists
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8 Street
to travel east-west through the study area. There are
currently no designated north-south bicycle
connections.
To better understand the physical conditions of the
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4 Street
existing designated signed bike routes, a visual
assessment using Google Maps was completed along
10th Street, 8th Street, and 4th Street between La
Crosse Avenue and Monument Avenue (refer to the
images on the right). Findings show that although the
streets are designated as signed bike routes by the
City and PACOG, they do not have any posted
Photo Credit: Google Earth
bicycle route signage or other pavement markings
to convey this information to roadway users.
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Pedestrian Facilities
A pedestrian analysis was also
SIDEWALK ANALYSIS: PRESENCE AND WIDTH
completed and consisted of
determining the presence of
sidewalks and the sidewalk
width (in feet) in areas where
sidewalks exist. Based on a
visual assessment using
Google Maps, all of the
streets in the study area have
sidewalks and all of these
sidewalks are at least four
feet, which meets ADA width
requirements. However, the
quality of the sidewalks is in
poor condition and there are
missing ADA curb ramps,
which do not meet ADA
requirements. Summary of
analysis is shared below, with
full-sized fiures in Appendix B.
Full size maps can be found in Appendix B
Safe Routes to School Grant
Just recently, the City of Pueblo, in collaboration with the PACOG, compiled existing conditions
information and recommendations for Park View Elementary School to submit a Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) grant. Although Park View Elementary School was not awarded the grant, the
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recommendations focused on bicycle and pedestrian improvements and how they are
warranted and could benefit from any future available funding.
A summary of recommendations included in
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS:
the SRTS grant include the following:
GRANT APPLICATION VISUAL
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Installing sharrows on 10 Street from
west of N Kingston Avenue to
Monument Avenue
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Installing bike lanes on 10 Street to
the east of Monument Avenue
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-use path on 10
Street from N Kingston Avenue to N
Norwood Avenue and Monument
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Avenue from 12 Street to 7 Street
Implementing a bump out and mid-
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block crosswalk on 10 Street between
La Crosse Avenue and Monument
Avenue
Proposing curb ramps on Monument
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Avenue at 11 Street, 10 Street, 9 Street, and 8 Street and on La Crosse Avenue at
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10 Street and 9 Street
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Bus Routes & Stops
Bus routes and stops are currently located
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along 12 Street, 8 Street, and 4 Street
based on data from the Pueblo City Transit
System interactive map (refer to the image
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on the right). The stop identified on 8
Street just east of Monument Avenue is
informal and does not have any signage,
seating, or other facilities noting its presence.
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On 8 Street and La Crosse Avenue, there is
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bench with a sign. On La Crosse Avenue at 12 Street and at 4 Street, there are only signs.
Identifying the need for transit facilities and infrastructure, is the first step toward obtaining funds to
make the improvements. Consideration of how to enhance the transit service, including shelters,
within the Eastside Neighborhood should be an integral component of any improvement initiative.
Mitchell Park South Conditions Survey
The Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA) recently completed the Mitchel Park South Conditions
Survey, which identified concerns from community members within the study area. Several of the
major improvements needed for the area expressed by the community relate to the following:
Home improvement programs for seniors and people with disabilities
Crime prevention programs/strategies
Manage mature dead trees in the area
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Building on the previous opportunities where the public has shared their concerns and desires for
the neighborhood is really important. This connection amongst various planning initiatives brings
strength to future recommendations, validates funding applications, and creates trust with the public
as you ensure them their voices matter and they have been heard.
FUTURE INITIATIVES
FUTURE INITIATIVES FOCUS AREAS
Campus Master Plan
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As a mechanism to represent the effort surrounding
Enhance pedestrian facilities
the coordination and analysis completed for the
Improve bicycle connections
Central Eastside Planning area, a Campus Master
Improve landscaping
Plan was developed. The Campus Master Plan
Encourage home ownership and
outlines an array of future initiatives to be further
maintenance
analyzed and implemented as funds become
Enhance Mitchell Park
available. The intent of this Campus Master Plan is
Support opportunities for
to serve as a toolkit of ideas that benefit the
redevelopment
Eastside neighborhood, bringing forth action items
the City and community can continue to move
forward with over time. Master Plan considerations favored by the community include
neighborhood programs, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and other local initiatives.
To successfully carry out these initiatives, both in the short- and long-term, community champions
will be essential. These community champions can and should emerge through strong partnerships
and collaboration amongst the PURA, PCHC, the Pueblo School District 60, City Parks and Recreation
Department, the local food bank, area churches, and/or other local organizations. Along with City
leadership, these and other partnerships will be critical to advancing the vision and goals for the
planning area. Community members and local residents will need to work together to identify
possible solutions to the focus areas identified for future initiatives.
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CAMPUS MASTER PLAN CENTRAL EASTSIDE PLANNING AREA
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Enhance Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian facilities within the study area are currently in poor condition. Walkability throughout
the area as a whole would benefit from greater attention. In particular, focus on the areas near
Park View Elementary School and Risley International School would improve safe routes to
school for area children. Additional analyses such as ADA accessibility, safer and more
pedestrian-friendly crossing locations, and consideration of sidewalk obstructions should be
completed as a next step toward enhancing pedestrian facilities in the area.
The area along 8th Street between La Crosse Avenue and Monument Avenue was noted as a
priority for the community due to safety
concerns. The new Health Center is being built
at the corner of 8th Street and La Crosse and
with additional traffic traveling through this
location, the sidewalks and intersections should
be evaluated more closely. An additional
opportunity to help support a more walkable
area along 8th Street is to incorporate other
streetscape elements such as trees, pedestrian-
scale lighting, and benches. The City should
continue to actively seek out grant
opportunities, such as Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other
opportunities, to support a more pedestrian-
friendly environment.
Improve Bicycle Connections
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Existing bicycle connections within the planning area only travel east-west along 10 Street and
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8 Street, and even along these two corridors there are minimal bicycle facilities on the ground.
Future bicycle connections identified by PACOG hope to provide more east-west connections
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along 12 Street and 4 Street. However, gaps still remain in north-south connections within the
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area. Through the collection of data from a variety of sources, bicycle connections along both La
Crosse Avenue and Monument Avenue should also be considered in the future to establish a well-
connected bicycle system for those traveling to and through the area, with access to key
destinations including schools, the library, Mitchell Park, PHCH, and more. Providing better bicycle
connections results in transportation options both for recreation, educational, and employment
opportunities for neighborhood residents.
Improve Landscaping
The existing landscaping in the area is minimal and of low quality. There are many existing dead
trees and plantings in the area that need to be cleaned up. Community priorities for improving
landscaping include the removal of maturing dead trees and addressing the current conditions
prior to adding in new landscaping. Beautifying the neighborhood will create pride and could
unify residents, hopefully instigating a scenario where landscaping support is shared amongst
neighbors. Some specific ideas to instigate this scenario are mentioned below.
Encourage Home Ownership & Maintenance
Home ownership within the Eastside neighborhood is 47.0% compared to 55.8% for the City as a
whole. Many concerns expressed by focus group members indicated a need to encourage more
home ownership and maintenance within the area, especially for seniors and people with
disabilities.
As an initial step towards improving home ownership, the City and community members could
partner to empower and support residents with home maintenance, whether renters or
homeowners. A couple of approaches to be considered:
Partner with NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (NWSoCo) to participate in their
Operation Paint Brush program to revitalize and promote beautification efforts in the
neighborhood.
Partner with the new PCHC to host an annual neighborhood clean-up program for
residents to dispose of yard waste and other materials.
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Establishing community champions and building strong partnerships with other businesses and
organizations is vital to initiating and sustaining efforts to generate community pride through
home ownership and maintenance.
Enhance Mitchell Park
There are currently barriers to conveniently accessing Mitchell Park due to ADA accessibility
challenges, sidewalk conditions, and physical obstructions. Improving sidewalks and ADA
accessibility from multiple directions is critical to providing an opportunity for all visitors. As
mentioned previously, the City is looking at additional tactics to improve the inside of the park which
will encourage more residents and visitors to frequent the park. The City could, relatively easily,
expand upon the mural artwork along Monument Avenue where the concrete wall is present to help
create a more inviting and pleasant experience for park goers. There is also an opportunity to add an
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additional access point along Monument Avenue at 11 Street on the park side by creating a
stairway connection through the concrete wall. The already established volunteer program through
the City Parks and Recreation Department can serve as a resource for assisting with improvements in
and around Mitchell Park. Mitchell Park is a real asset for the Central Eastside Planning area, and any
and all improvements would bring direct benefits to locals and visitors.
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Redevelopment Opportunities
Redevelopment opportunities within the planning area are both large and small, and all options
should be considered. The larger ones include the old PCHC site, which is now vacant, and has great
potential for a significant redevelopment opportunity in the future. Similarly, the future
replacement/relocation of Fire Station No. 6 over the next three to five years could be a catalyst for
additional development if the location is chosen strategically, providing a safe and inviting location
for additional redevelopment.
On a smaller scale, the focus group and community expressed interest in establishing a community
garden in the neighborhood to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents in the
Eastside neighborhood. This could include a creative approach such as identifying underutilized lots
within the area, and using them to create community gardens to engage the public, clean up the
area, and encourage more coordination with local organizations such as the schools, churches, and
local food bank. One opportunity is to work with the Pueblo Food Project, a community led coalition
working to expand health food access for those living in Pueblo County, to identify public spaces to
implement an Edible Landscapes project.
SUMMARY
The Central Eastside Planning Area is home to many amenities and facilities that serve
neighborhood residents and visitors and bring numerous benefits to the Eastside community overall.
Existing conditions for the area showed poor sidewalk quality, ADA accessibility challenges, need for
safer crossings to schools, limited bicycle facilities and connections, poor transit facilities, and the
need for more neighborhood programming to encourage community pride.
The Campus Master Plan outlines future initiatives recommended for the study area and was created
based on the existing conditions analysis in combination with the input received from the focus
vision to fruition over time as more funding becomes available.
As previously mentioned, it will take more than money, and the best way any of these future
initiatives will be successful and sustainable is if there are local residents and/or organizations
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committed to investing time and effort. Most importantly, the City and the neighborhood must work
together to build long-term partnerships and establish community champions to successfully
implement the recommended future initiatives.
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CONCLUSION
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CONCLUSION
A summary of the recommendations proposed (action items) for each of the three study areas
defined for the Eastside Streetscape Project are shown in the table on the following page. In
addition to providing a collective picture of these action items, there are references for the
responsible party and partnership expectations.
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EASTSIDE STREETSCAPE STUDY ACTION ITEMS
Study Area Action Items Responsible Party
Priority Projects
Add angled parking on the park side
City
Install ADA parking spots and ADA ramps
City
Improve turf and irrigation/preserve or relocate
City
trees as possible
El Centro del
City in partnership with
Install pedestrian-scale lighting
Quinto Sol Park
BHE
Area
Future Potential Projects
Evaluate and implement improvements along
City
Erie Avenue
Complete additional ADA improvements
City
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Install gateway element (8 near Erie Avenue)
City
Priority Projects
City in partnership with
Improve pedestrian-scale lighting
BHE
Add landscape plantings
City
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4 Street
Future Potential Projects
Corridor
Gateway element (4thand Erie Avenue)
City
City in partnership with
Improve street lighting
BHE
City in partnership with
Banner Art
BHE
Potential Initiatives
Enhance pedestrian facilities
City
City in partnership with
Central Eastside
Improve landscaping
community
Planning Area
organizations/champions
City in partnership with
Encourage home ownership and maintenance
community
organizations/champions
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City in partnership with
Enhance Mitchell Park
community
organizations/champions
City in partnership with
Improve bicycle connections
PACOG
City in partnership with
Opportunities for redevelopment
PURA
These actions items, as a component of the overall Eastside Streetscape Project, will be
presented to the Pueblo City Council and the Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners.
Upon approval by both entities, the priority projects for both El Centro del Quinto Sol Park and
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the 4 Street corridor are expected to transition into final design and construction utilizing the
identified County 1-A funds. A summary of preliminary costs for priority projects is shown
below.
Subsequent to the implementation of the recommended priority projects identified for the
County 1-A funds, additional monies, partnerships, and project champions should continue to
be identified in order to advance the future potential projects and planning initiatives.
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PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR EL CENTRO & 4 STREET
Approx.
Location Improvements
Total Costs
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7 Street, 6 Street, and Fountain Avenue
Angled parking spaces
El Centro $525,000 ADA ramps
Turf, trees, irrigation
Plantings and irrigation at intersections and along
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4 Street Corridor $285,000 corridor planters
Pedestrian lighting improvements
APPROX. TOTAL $810,000
Design & Construction
$90,000
Support
APPROX. GRAND
$900,000
TOTAL
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Does not include cost for potential future gateway element on 4 Street
Costs include 10% contingency
Assumes City will provide design survey
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APPENDIX A: EL CENTRO DEL QUINTO SOL PARK AREA MAPS
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APPENDIX B: CENTRAL EASTSIDE PLANNING AREA MAPS
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City of Pueblo, Colorado
Wednesday, August 11, 2021–3:30 p.m.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:30p.m.with Commissioner Castelluccipresiding.
The meeting was held at City Council Chambers, 1 City Hall Place, commissioners, applicants,
and the public participated in person and via Zoom.
Commissioners Present:Mike Castellucci, Patrick Avalos,Cheryl Spinuzzi, Bob Schilling,
Alexandra Aznar, Christopher Pasternak, and Lisa Bailey.
Staff Members Present: Dan Kogovsek, City Attorney;Scott Hobson, Acting Director for
Department of Planning and Community Development; Beritt Odom,PrincipalPlanner;Chelsea
Stromberg, Senior Planner; Joe Martellaro, Associate Engineer II; John Sakariason, Storm Water
Engineer; Kelly Grisham, Senior Planner Public Works; Danielle Baxter, Planner; Wade
Broadhead, Planner.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A Motion was made by Baileyto approve the agenda, Seconded by Schilling.
Motion passed 7-0.
1.MP-21-03Eastside Master Plan
Kelly Grisham, Senior Planner, Public Works, gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the proposed
Eastside Master Plan.
HEARING:
Avalos asked for clarification on support opportunities in site area, also stated Urban Renewal is
doing work in that area as well.Grisham stated improving streetscape increases chances of
redevelopment in area. Hobson stated Urban Renewal is doing a blight study in the area as well,
health center development is surging development in the area. Schilling asked when funding will
be available. Grisham says the end of this year.
No onetestified in favor or opposition of the application.
Commissioner Castellucci closed the hearing and requested a motion.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Amotion to approve the Pueblo Eastside Streetscape Studywas made by Schilling, seconded by
Bailey and Avalos.
Motion passed 7-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Amotion was made by Commissioner Castellucci.
A motion to approve the minutes of July 14, 2021, Public Hearing was made byBailey, second by
Pasternak.
Motion passed 7-0