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What is your vision for the McKinleyville Town Center?

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139 registered responses


What is your relationship to McKinleyville? Select all that apply

Response Percent Response Count
I live in McKinleyville 84.2% 117
I work in McKinleyville 22.3% 31
I live and work elsewhere, but visit regularly 12.9% 18
I live and work elsewhere, but rarely visit McKinleyville 1.4% 2

What is your experience with previous McKinleyville Town Center planning efforts?

Response Percent Response Count
I was actively engaged in previous Town Center planning efforts 16.5% 23
I am aware of previous Town Center planning efforts 64.7% 90
I've never heard of this McKinleyville Town Center idea! 18.7% 26

As envisioned in the Community Plan, the Town Center will include a "core commercial area" that will serve as an employment center for McKinleyville. Of the following five commercial uses, pick the top three you would like to see in the Town Center commercial core. 

Response Percent Response Count
Small specialty shops 73.4% 102
Restaurants 82.0% 114
Office space 20.9% 29
Live/work space 59.0% 82
Large retail (i.e. grocery, department store) 12.9% 18
Other 33.1% 46

"I hope the town center offers people a new opportunity to...

Average priorities over 139 responses

  1. Outdoor seating, central square, etc.

    gather with friends and socialize."

  2. Open space (park, nature preserve, trails, etc.

    enjoy biking, walking and other outdoor recreation."

  3. Concerts, performances, art exhibits, etc. 

    attend arts & culture events."

  4. Childrens playground, children's museum etc.

    bring the family for kid-friendly activities."

  5. Standalone apartment buildings, apartments above businesses, townhouses etc.

    live in the town center area near all this exciting new development."

Below are 8 example non-commercial land uses from the Community Plan and Town Center workshops. With your priorities from the last question in mind, select up to 4 things want to see in the Town Center.

Response Percent Response Count
Multifamily housing 34.3% 47
Performance venue 50.4% 69
Community hall for events/gathering 45.3% 62
Town green/park 75.9% 104
Museum 16.1% 22
Open space with trails 66.4% 91
Children's play area 41.6% 57
Public services (i.e. County offices) 17.5% 24
Other 25.5% 35

How should housing and commercial uses (businesses like offices, shops and restaurants) be treated in zoning regulations for the Town Center?

Response Percent Response Count
Housing uses are more important 18.8% 25
Commercial uses are more important 14.3% 19
Housing and commercial uses are both important, treat them the same 66.9% 89

Any other comments on housing in the Town Center area?

Answered
55
Skipped
84

Take a look at the different storefronts/buildings below. Which designs echo what you would like to see in the Town Center? Select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
A 35.6% 47
B 47.0% 62
C 18.9% 25
D 42.4% 56
E 0.8% 1
F 49.2% 65
G 31.1% 41
H 25.8% 34
I 31.1% 41
J 35.6% 47

What do you like about the designs you chose above? Example answer: "I like the Victorian feel. I also like to see landscaping in shopping areas."

Answered
114
Skipped
25

Are there specific buildings or collections of buildings in McKinleyville (or elsewhere) you would to see replicated or echoed in the Town Center?

Answered
77
Skipped
62

Of the following transportation-related efforts, what do you think this plan should prioritize? Think of the Town Center Area, which includes Central Avenue between Hiller Road and Railroad Drive (1= very important, 5 = not important)

Improving pedestrian safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 59.9% 82
2 11.7% 16
3 6.6% 9
4 6.6% 9
5 13.9% 19
Improving bicyclist safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 53.3% 73
2 13.9% 19
3 8.8% 12
4 9.5% 13
5 12.4% 17
Providing connections and routes for bicyclists and pedestrians
Response Percent Response Count
1 56.9% 78
2 12.4% 17
3 8.8% 12
4 9.5% 13
5 11.7% 16
Providing safe equestrian access
Response Percent Response Count
1 12.4% 17
2 13.1% 18
3 21.2% 29
4 20.4% 28
5 27.0% 37
Accommodating more vehicle trips
Response Percent Response Count
1 14.6% 20
2 9.5% 13
3 22.6% 31
4 18.2% 25
5 25.5% 35
Addressing vehicle speed and improving roadway safety
Response Percent Response Count
1 35.8% 49
2 21.2% 29
3 16.1% 22
4 10.9% 15
5 11.7% 16
Providing adequate vehicle parking
Response Percent Response Count
1 23.4% 32
2 20.4% 28
3 21.9% 30
4 13.1% 18
5 16.8% 23

The McKinleyville Shopping Center is only a short walk across Central Avenue from Pierson Park. How could the County work towards safely linking these two destinations in the Town Center Area?

Answered
106
Skipped
33

Are there any other changes you would like to see to Central Avenue to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and/or safety?

Answered
84
Skipped
55

How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)

Wetland buffers are a barrier development and they should be reduced as much as possible
Response Percent Response Count
1 6.7% 9
2 6.7% 9
3 17.0% 23
4 14.8% 20
5 54.8% 74

How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)

The Town Center wetland areas should remain in their undeveloped state
Response Percent Response Count
1 29.9% 41
2 10.2% 14
3 28.5% 39
4 16.1% 22
5 15.3% 21

How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)

Any wetland impacts to Town Center wetlands should be offset by wetland restoration in other areas of McKinleyville
Response Percent Response Count
1 45.6% 62
2 16.2% 22
3 14.0% 19
4 9.6% 13
5 14.7% 20

What would you spend money on in McKinleyville but don't because you don't have good local options? Please list up to four things.

Answered
127
Skipped
12

Are you able to work in McKinleyville? If not, why?

Answered
114
Skipped
25

If funding is needed to implement the Town Center Plan, what sources should be pursued? (1 = priority source of funding, 5 = don't pursue)

Private sector investment from outside the community (i.e. distribution center that would come with community amenities)
Response Percent Response Count
1 18.2% 24
2 19.7% 26
3 20.5% 27
4 10.6% 14
5 18.2% 24
Private sector investment from existing businesses
Response Percent Response Count
1 28.0% 37
2 32.6% 43
3 20.5% 27
4 4.5% 6
5 3.0% 4
Public sector funding for community amenities that would come in tandem with affordable housing
Response Percent Response Count
1 34.1% 45
2 28.8% 38
3 11.4% 15
4 8.3% 11
5 10.6% 14
Infrastructure improvement district (could impact revenue for public services such as fire departments)
Response Percent Response Count
1 20.5% 27
2 25.0% 33
3 14.4% 19
4 15.9% 21
5 11.4% 15
Private start-up investors
Response Percent Response Count
1 30.3% 40
2 27.3% 36
3 16.7% 22
4 11.4% 15
5 5.3% 7
Grant funds for infrastructure improvements, wildlife preservation etc.
Response Percent Response Count
1 64.4% 85
2 19.7% 26
3 6.1% 8
4 1.5% 2
5 6.1% 8
New taxes paid by McKinleyville residents
Response Percent Response Count
1 9.1% 12
2 14.4% 19
3 22.0% 29
4 16.7% 22
5 25.8% 34
Public borrowing (such as bonds) that is repaid through revenue from Town Center properties
Response Percent Response Count
1 18.2% 24
2 25.0% 33
3 22.7% 30
4 15.2% 20
5 14.4% 19
Community fundraisers/crowdfunding
Response Percent Response Count
1 25.8% 34
2 17.4% 23
3 27.3% 36
4 12.1% 16
5 8.3% 11

Any additional thoughts/comments on the topics raised in this survey?

Answered
75
Skipped
64
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May 4, 2020, 11:18 AM
  • What is your relationship to McKinleyville? Select all that apply
    • I live and work elsewhere, but visit regularly
  • What is your experience with previous McKinleyville Town Center planning efforts?
    • I am aware of previous Town Center planning efforts
  • As envisioned in the Community Plan, the Town Center will include a "core commercial area" that will serve as an employment center for McKinleyville. Of the following five commercial uses, pick the top three you would like to see in the Town Center commercial core. 
    • Small specialty shops
    • Restaurants
    • Live/work space
  • "I hope the town center offers people a new opportunity to...

    1. Open space (park, nature preserve, trails, etc.

      enjoy biking, walking and other outdoor recreation."

    2. Outdoor seating, central square, etc.

      gather with friends and socialize."

    3. Concerts, performances, art exhibits, etc. 

      attend arts & culture events."

    4. Childrens playground, children's museum etc.

      bring the family for kid-friendly activities."

    5. Standalone apartment buildings, apartments above businesses, townhouses etc.

      live in the town center area near all this exciting new development."
  • Below are 8 example non-commercial land uses from the Community Plan and Town Center workshops. With your priorities from the last question in mind, select up to 4 things want to see in the Town Center.
    • Performance venue
    • Community hall for events/gathering
    • Town green/park
    • Children's play area
  • How should housing and commercial uses (businesses like offices, shops and restaurants) be treated in zoning regulations for the Town Center?
    • Commercial uses are more important
  • Any other comments on housing in the Town Center area?
    No response.
  • Take a look at the different storefronts/buildings below. Which designs echo what you would like to see in the Town Center? Select all that apply.
    • C
    • F
    • H
    • J
  • What do you like about the designs you chose above? Example answer: "I like the Victorian feel. I also like to see landscaping in shopping areas."

    Modern design. Mixed use buildings. Limit hardscape, break it up. Water feature(s). Walk ways around buildings with seating & vegetation. Entire area united/ tied together with eating areas, play areas, walkways & bikeways. Area flows people through it & into businesses.

  • Are there specific buildings or collections of buildings in McKinleyville (or elsewhere) you would to see replicated or echoed in the Town Center?

    Fire station design.

  • Of the following transportation-related efforts, what do you think this plan should prioritize? Think of the Town Center Area, which includes Central Avenue between Hiller Road and Railroad Drive (1= very important, 5 = not important)
    • Improving pedestrian safety - 1
    • Improving bicyclist safety - 1
    • Providing connections and routes for bicyclists and pedestrians - 1
    • Providing safe equestrian access - 3
    • Accommodating more vehicle trips - 4
    • Addressing vehicle speed and improving roadway safety - 1
    • Providing adequate vehicle parking - 3
  • The McKinleyville Shopping Center is only a short walk across Central Avenue from Pierson Park. How could the County work towards safely linking these two destinations in the Town Center Area?

    Bridge

  • Are there any other changes you would like to see to Central Avenue to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and/or safety?
    No response.
  • How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)
    • Wetland buffers are a barrier development and they should be reduced as much as possible - 5
  • How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)
    • The Town Center wetland areas should remain in their undeveloped state - 1
  • How do you feel about the following statement regarding wetlands in the Town Center area? (1= strongly agree, 5 = strongly disagree)
    • Any wetland impacts to Town Center wetlands should be offset by wetland restoration in other areas of McKinleyville - 5
  • What would you spend money on in McKinleyville but don't because you don't have good local options? Please list up to four things.
    • Housing products (ex. appliances, lamps, furniture)
  • Are you able to work in McKinleyville? If not, why?
    Retired
  • If funding is needed to implement the Town Center Plan, what sources should be pursued? (1 = priority source of funding, 5 = don't pursue)
    • Private sector investment from outside the community (i.e. distribution center that would come with community amenities) - 2
    • Private sector investment from existing businesses - 1
    • Public sector funding for community amenities that would come in tandem with affordable housing - 3
    • Infrastructure improvement district (could impact revenue for public services such as fire departments) - 1
    • Private start-up investors - 2
    • Grant funds for infrastructure improvements, wildlife preservation etc. - 1
    • New taxes paid by McKinleyville residents - 5
    • Public borrowing (such as bonds) that is repaid through revenue from Town Center properties - 1
    • Community fundraisers/crowdfunding - 3
  • Any additional thoughts/comments on the topics raised in this survey?

    Development needs to be mixed use.
    Incorporate LEED principals into design

  • Are there any other questions we should be asking?
    No response.
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