Transcript Clarendon Town Plan 2015

CLARENDON
TOWN PLAN
2015
Barbara Noyes Pulling
Rutland Regional Planning Commission
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Transportation
• What types of transportation do you want to
encourage and where do you want it?
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Transportation
Road Maintenance
60.5% satisfied (compared to 75.1% satisfied in 2004)
Snow Removal
64.6% satisfied (compared to 89.4% satisfied in 2004)
2014 Town Survey
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Transportation
Potential actions:
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Repair town bridges
Establish bike/pedestrian paths
Obtain transit service
Repair existing paved highways
Widen and build up shoulders
Install guardrails where deep ditches have been created
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Transportation
• In connecting land use and transportation efficiency,
access management and discouraging new roads in
outlying areas were not discussed.
• Multi-modal transportation was discussed, but could be
expanded to include Complete Streets language.
• Does not consider other modes of transportation when
discussing expansion of transportation infrastructure.
Complete Streets language could remedy this.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Energy
• What types of new energy do you want and where
do you want them?
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Energy
What types of renewable energy sources do you support?
108
Solar
84
Hydroelectric
82
Biogas
81
Wind
66
Biomass
9
Do not support renewable energy
2014 Town Survey
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Energy
What type(s) of renewable energy development do you support?
67
Need more information
60
Residential or business net metered systems
44
Small commercial projects (less than 1 MW)
38
Medium commercial projects (1 MW to 2.5 MW)
28
Municipal net metered systems
20
Municipal electric car charging systems
16
Large commercial projects (greater than 2.5 MW)
12
I do not support renewable energy development
2014 Town Survey
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Energy
“Minimize energy consumption. Reduce reliance on
nonrenewable energy sources. Assure that energy
development is environmentally neutral and does not
impact the health of residents and does not result in
a negative impact on property values. “
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Energy
• Excellent connection between energy, transportation
and land use.
• Good land use pattern for efficient use of energy.
• However, a lack of policies and recommendations to
encourage the development of renewable energy
resources.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Housing
How would you describe the state of the town’s
housing?
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Housing
More single family homes 89.3%
Less vacation/second homes 52.5%
More affordable housing 49.3%
More multi-family homes 29.3%
(2014 Town Survey)
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Housing
Recommendations:
“Allow the development of affordable housing, which will be
harmonious with the character of the community.
Encourage the retention of existing housing that is affordable.
Coordinate between public and private agencies involved in
planning, financing, and developing affordable housing.”
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Housing
Recommendations:
“Affordable housing should be built in areas most suitable in
terms of housing need, environmental impact, employment
opportunities, public services, and transportation.
Encourage education about housing concerns and the
dissemination of information regarding housing programs and
funding sources.”
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Housing
• Land use patterns and public investments support
residents’ ability to have safe and affordable housing.
• No section that encourages housing for the elderly.
• No discussion of accessory apartments.
• Expand discussion on health care and elderly services.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Education
How should Clarendon plan for the future
educational needs of its residents?
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Education
51.8% are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with
Clarendon schools.
Only 14.6% are somewhat dissatisfied or very
dissatisfied.
(Comparison with 2004 survey difficult)
(2014 Town Survey)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Education
“…Solicit input from the business community regarding its needs
for graduates, and provide that input to school officials.
Encourage communication and interaction within the
community to establish education as a vital interest.
Work with local school boards to develop the highest possible
educational goals, which are consistent with the long-term
needs of students and society.”
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Education
“Encourage provision of sufficient and accessible education
opportunities to meet the needs of all regional residents…vocationaltechnical training, adult education, community colleges, home
schooling.
Support the efforts of local and regional libraries to provide unrestricted
access to their facilities and collections for individual and group
learning and enjoyment.
Look for alternative funding for public education to alleviate the
burden on property owners. Assist schools with acquisition of
educational grants from state, federal, and private sources.”
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Education
The current Town Plan discusses adult education.
The Plan could do a better job of addressing
educational opportunities other than public
education; such as Stafford Tech, CCV, public
library, and online.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Child care
How would you describe the state of the town’s child
care?
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Child care
More child care centers 70.4%
(out of 27 responses)
Question was not asked in 2004
(2014 Town Survey)
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Child care
“There are several licensed day-care centers
currently in our Town. We encourage the availability
of safe and affordable child care for our residents.”
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Child care
• No discussion about the availability of child care in
relation to the needs of the community.
• No discussion of how to make child care more
available.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Recreation
How would you describe the state of the town’s
recreation?
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Recreation
More recreation facilities - 93.5%
(essentially the same as in 2004)
Only 4.88% are very satisfied with town recreation; just
7.10% are very satisfied with town parks
(2014 Town Survey)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Recreation
“Discourage land uses that would significantly diminish the value
and availability of outdoor recreation activities. Support the use
of recreation areas for multiple recreation purposes (multiple use
management).”
Recommendations:
• Establish Town recreation and picnic area
• Encourage revitalization of recreation committee
• Protect undeveloped land in conservation areas
(current Town Plan)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Recreation
• Good job of identifying important recreational
areas.
• Excellent job encouraging development that
protects access to recreation.
(state Enhanced Consultation)
CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015
Thank you for your input!