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Coors Corridor Sector Plan

Contact: Maggie Gould - 505-924-3910

Project Timeline:
Initiated in August 2005: Public Hearings by the Environmental Planning Commission began on May 10, 2007 and continued to December 2008. The design recommendations from the 2008 study are being reviewed. The advisory group held 4 meetings to discuss the most recent draft of the plan.Updates and revisions based on these advisory meetings are underway. The plan is scheduled to be heard by the Environmental Planning Commission in the fall of 2009.

Project Description:
Prepare a new Coors Corridor Plan and Design Overlay Zone to replace the existing 1984 plan which has been amended several times. The scope of the new short-range plan will be better aligned with the City’s long range Comprehensive Plan. It will center on the concept of visual resources and their
conservation. It will focus on conserving the scenic qualities of far distant features experienced eastward along the street, particularly its northern two segments, about half of the Corridor’s ten mile length. These far distant features are considered as visual resources of citywide importance. Associated with the new plan will be a Design Overlay Zone to conserve these scenic qualities by
regulating building height.

Consultation with the public on a new draft will occur prior to resuming the Environmental Planning Commission’s public hearing.

A public meeting was held on November 9, 2006, at the Taylor Ranch Community Center to discuss further the revisions of the draft Coors Corridor Plan before submittal to the Environmental Planning Commission. The Planning Department presented one "Parkway" concept which would require a trail along on either side of the street to allow for improved pedestrian access. In addition, revisions to the height restrictions, along with the site and building design standards were discussed. Proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) were presented as well.

An Open House was held on May 24, 2006 at the Taylor Ranch Community Center to debut the draft of the Coors Corridor Plan (dated May 24, 2006) and to update property owners, developers, and residents of plan priorities – including View Preservation strategies and pedestrian facilities – and to gather resident's suggestions regarding the proposed CIP priorities. Responses varied widely regarding the effectiveness and appropriateness of the proposed plan elements. Copies of the draft plan and the graphic display boards were available at the Taylor Ranch Community Center for public comment between May 24, 2006 and May 27, 2006.

A Feedback Forum was held on January 25, 2006 for developers and their agents, property owners, and any other interested parties. The purpose of the "Feedback Forum" was to inform stakeholders of work done to date on the Plan and to provide them with an opportunity to comment on the initial plan concepts.

A Charrette was held on Friday, December 9, 2005 between the hours of noon and 5:30 pm. This workshop focused on the current design standards, especially preserving the view of the Bosque and Mountains. Participants also provided suggestions on how to improve pedestrian movement and circulation designs along Coors. The Charrette took place at the Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW.

The Coors Corridor Kick-Off Meeting was held on November 1, 2005 at the Paradise Hills Community Center. Approximately 40 participants attended the meeting and provided information regarding their thoughts about Coors. Participants expressed concerns regarding the traffic along Coors and the lack of pedestrian opportunities. Issues related to existing and pending construction along the east side of Coors were reviewed with participants, and expressed positive and negative aspects of each development.

No other public meetings have yet been scheduled for the Coors Corridor Plan.

Coors Corridor Introduction