Transcript City of Perry Master Plan

2008-2035 Master Plan
City of Perry
"Planning for Perry’s Future”
August 13, 2008
Presentation by Bradley Sharlow and Samara Hamilton
Welcome
What is a Master Plan?
 A land use and infrastructure plan
that sets forth local goals,
objectives, and policies for
community growth and/or
redevelopment over the next
20-30 years (Michigan Planning
Enabling Act (MPEA), 2008).
 Required to be updated every
five years
MPEA - 2008
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“Sec. 7. (1) A local unit of government may adopt,
amend, and implement a master plan as provided in this
act.
(2) The general purpose of a master plan is to guide
and accomplish, in the planning jurisdiction and its
environs, development that satisfies all of the following
criteria:
a. Is coordinated, adjusted, harmonious, efficient, and
economical.
b. Considers the character of the planning jurisdiction and its
suitability for particular uses, judged in terms of such factors
as trends in land and population development.
c. Will, in accordance with present and future needs, best
promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience,
prosperity, and general welfare.
MPEA - 2008
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(d) Includes, among other things, promotion of or
adequate provision for one or more of the
following:
i. A system of transportation to lessen congestion on streets.
ii.
Safety from fire and other dangers.
iii.
Light and air.
iv.
Healthful and convenient distribution of population.
v.
Good civic design and arrangement and wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds.
vi.
Public utilities such as sewage disposal and water supply
and other public improvements.
vii.
Recreation.
viii.
The use of resources in accordance with their character
and adaptability.
Layout of the Master Plan
Chapter-by-Chapter Review:
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Introduction
Planning Process and
Plan Adoption
City Description
Accomplishments Since
Last Plan
Demographic Information
Government
Structure/Administration
Land Use/Zoning
Municipal/Public Services
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Schools/Education
Parks and Recreation
Library
Community Activities
Public Utilities
Transportation
Business and Industry
Goals and Objectives
Action Plan/ Capital
Improvement Program
Planning Process
 Development Process
 Employment Survey: Summer 2007
 Brainstorming Sessions: September/October
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2007
Gathering of Information: October 2007 – June
2008
Drafting Draft/Master Plan: Nov. 2007 – July 2008
Public Comment Period: July 2008 – October
2008
Tentative Adoption of Master Plan: October 2008
Accomplishments
Since Last Master Plan
 City Services
 New City Hall and Police Station Headquarters (1997).
 Fire/Ambulance: Development of SSESA
 Fire/Ambulance: Advanced Life Support
 New Zoning Ordinance (2004)
 Schools
 New High School (1994)
 Renovations/Additions to all schools (2004-2006).
 New Administration Building
Accomplishments cont.
 Public Library
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Advancement in services: high-speed internet, computer training, teen
services, and other programs
Merging of the City Library with the CDL
 Utility Enhancements
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Radio-read system: water meters (2003)
Water: Iron removal plant (2009)
Wastewater: pump station upgrades &
purchase of VACTOR/sewer jet
Computer-based mapping system: municipal water and
wastewater/sewer system inventory
Accomplishments cont.
 Transportation
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M-52 (Main Street) reconstruction in 2003 between Bath and
Britton Roads
Addition of “welcome signs” along M-52
at the north and south city limits
 Community Parks/Activities
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Development of new park across from
Snyder’s IGA and Perry Elementary (2006)
Creation of two annual festivals in 2003-2004 (“Perry Fest” and
“Winter Fest / Mudge Festival”)
Development of Parks and Recreation Plan (2008)
Demographics - Population
 Population = 2,086 persons in 2006
2,500
2,051
2,163
2,065
2,086
2000
2006
2,000
1,500
1,000
1,203
1,370
1,531
879
500
0
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
Demographics - Households
 Dwelling Units = 787
 Occupied DUs (Households) = 750
 Vacant DUs = 37 (4.7%)
Mobile Homes,
2+ Units,
4, 1%
121, 15%
One-Unit
Structures, 662,
84%
Demographics – Current Trends
 Aging Population
 Age 45-64 increased from 14.8% to 21% between 1990
and 2000.
 Decreasing Household Size
 Average HH size dropped from 2.94 to 2.73 persons/HH
between 1990 and 2000.
 Decreasing Family Size
 Average family size dropped from 3.34 to 3.16
persons/family
Demographics - Employment
 Employment: 1,026 total workers in 2007, almost
double the amount of workers in 1980
Other, 114, 11%
Religious/Church,
26, 3%
City Services, 76,
7%
Retail, 213, 21%
Schools, 223, 22%
Service, 374, 36%
Demographics - Projections
 Projections are based on the 2035 Regional
Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) estimates made
for Michigan.
Projections - City of Perry
Year
Population
Households
Employment
2000
2,065
748
729
2007
2,086
800
1,026
2010
2,050
815
1,050
2015
2,100
900
1,100
2025
2,200
1,000
1,300
2035
2,500
1,200
1,500
Goals vs. Objectives quick review
GOAL
OBJECTIVE
Meaning:
The purpose toward which
an endeavor is directed
Time Frame:
Measure:
Example:
Long term
Something that one’s
efforts or actions are
intended to attain or
accomplish; purpose; target
Short term
Cannot be measured
Can be measured
I want to achieve success in
the field of genetic
research and do what no
one has ever done
Intangible
I want to give you the
thesis on genetic research
within this month
Generic action
Specific action
Broad plan
Narrow plan
Type:
Action:
Plan:
Tangible
Action Plan
 Definition:
A
specific method or process to achieve the
results called for by one or more objectives.
Government Structure/ Administration
 Goal: Coordinated planning between City and
its neighbors
 Action: Development of Southwest
Shiawassee Regional Planning Authority
 Quarterly meetings will facilitate
communication on major issues, activities,
and plans within each community
City Ordinances
 Goal:
 Review current ordinances
regularly to ensure compliance
with applicable rules and
regulations
 Action:
 City Council to review
Ordinances annually.
Planning Commission updates
to be addressed in early 2009.
Land Use/Zoning
 Goals:
 Development
and maintenance of Master Plan
 Maintain Zoning Ordinance and zoning maps
which support the Plan
 SMART Growth
 Support development of multiple-family housing
units
 Provide opportunities for commercial/industrial
growth
 Address parking concerns within Downtown
area
 Aesthetics
Land Use/Zoning
Future Land Use
 Increased opportunities for commercial and light
industrial development along Lansing Road
 Greater commercial development along M-52
both north and south of the downtown
 Increased opportunities for mixed use
development and occupancy in the Historic
Downtown Business District
 Increased residential opportunities in SW portion
of City limits (S of Bath; W of M-52)
 Increased opportunities for multi-family dwelling
units along Britton Road
Questions and Answers
Municipal/ Public Services
 Goals:
 Development
of a new public safety services
facility
 Continue to support joint 911 Emergency
efforts for Police, Fire, and Ambulance with
neighboring communities
 Action:
 Feasibility
Study
Police
 Goals:
 Purchase an additional squad
car
 Purchase new radios
 To be equipped with AED’s
 Fully-Equipped Trained Reserve
Program
 Department to be equipped with
patrol rifle
 Develop a central organization
for Police service
Police cont.
 Actions:
 Squad
car replaced in 2009-2010 budget
year
 Radios to be purchased in 2009
 AED purchase in progress (to be completed
in 2009)
 Fully-Equipped Reserve Program in
progress (to be completed in 2009)
Fire/Ambulance
 Goals:
 75 ft. aerial truck replacement
 Additional full-time staffing
 Third ambulance
 Action:
 Aerial truck to be budgeted for
 Full-time staffing project in progress
 Third ambulance purchase in progress
Refuse Collection
 Goal:
 Development
of a recycling and composting
program
 Action:
 Research
feasible options which
make sense for community
as a whole
 Current options
 Curbside
recycling pick-up service
 Recycling drop-off
 Composting
education
Education/Schools
 Goals:
 Explore
locations for a new or additional Elementary
School
 Expand vocational educational opportunities
 Coordinate with local universities/colleges to
integrate curriculum
 Increase number of affordable opportunities in higher
education
 Develop study researching development of possible
satellite college campus
Education/Schools cont.
 Action:
 Build new elementary
school
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Consult with local
universities and colleges in
order to get buy-in and
commitment to offer
opportunities for students in
the Perry area
Parks and Recreation
 Goals:
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Expand parks and recreational activities/opportunities in
the area
 Objectives:
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ADA accessibility at City parks
Recreational/picnic spaces at existing parks
Skate park
Nature trails for walking/biking
Disc golf course
Parks and Recreation cont.
 Objectives continued:
 Additional athletic fields
 Outdoor amphitheatre
 Tennis courts at Jubilee Park
 Fishing/skating pond
 Community Center
 Community swimming pool
 Veterans Park
Library
 Goals:
 Stable long-term funding
 Expand facility
 Increase parking
 Maintain/Expand services
 Action:
 Support the CDL in researching options to expand
facilities and services
Community Activities
 Goals:
Provide opportunities for residents and workers in the
community to gather together for entertainment and
other common purposes
 Increase children and youth programs
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 Actions:
Continue to promote Perry Fest and other community
activities
 Development of local volunteer non-profit (501 C3)
Performing Arts Support Group
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Utilities - Water System
 Goals:
 Continued
upgrades to the water distribution
system
 Replace remaining 2-4 inch diameter water mains
with 8 inch mains
 Well exploration study
 Completion of the Iron Removal Plant
 Action:
 Continual
annual review of water system
 Operation of the Iron Removal Plant in 2009
Utilities - Wastewater System
 Goals:
 Continued
maintenance of the sewage pump
stations
 Replace lagoon liners
 Actions:
 Annual
review of the stations
 Liners to be replaced during Spring/Summer of
2011
 Practice preventative maintenance procedures
Utilities - Stormwater Drainage
 Goals:
 Provide
adequate storm drainage for the entire
City
 Development of a comprehensive computerbased mapping system to provide inventory of
storm sewers, manholes, and catch basins
 Actions:
 Prepare
a drainage study
 Creation of the mapping system
Utilities - Basic Public Utilities
 Goals:
 Provide
and improve the quality of services for our
telephone, cable, and internet
 Provide wireless internet options throughout the
region
 Actions:
 Solicit
existing vendors as well as recruit new
providers to offer additional service options
 To expand availability of wireless internet throughout
Perry area
Transportation – Local Roads
 Goal: Continue to upgrade street drainage
facilities along the local roads, pave existing
gravel roads, and extend curbed streets into
all residential areas
 Actions:
 Development
of a special assessment
program
 Continue with the annual paving program to
maintain street integrity
Transportation - Highways
 Goals:
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Improve accessibility along M-52 through the City during peak
periods
 Action:
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Coordinate traffic study with MDOT to research the need for traffic
signals
Coordinate with MDOT to study expansion of the I-69/M-52
Interchange
Transportation – Traffic Volume
Projections (2035)
Transportation – Non-motorized
 Goals:
 Improve
safety for pedestrians and bicyclists
 “Walk-able” community
 Schools: Increased pedestrian accessibility and
safety measures
 Actions:
 Coordinate
with SCRC to develop sidewalks and
bike lanes along Bath and Britton Rd.
 Develop sidewalk construction program
 Implement traffic-calming measures (i.e. raised
cross walks) near schools
Transportation - Transit
 Goals:
 Increase
transit
opportunities for the
Perry area
 Continued
coordination with
transit providers
Transportation - Transit
 Actions:
 Coordinate
with SATA
to develop a
collaborative plan
with Lansing area
transit agencies to
link transit services to
and from Perry to
Lansing
Business and Industry
 Goals:
 Increase
parking for HDBD (Historic Downtown
Business District)
 Encourage influx of family-style restaurants and
hotels/motels
 To support regional opportunities for commercial
and light industrial development
 Attract business meetings, conferences, and large
gatherings
 To provide support for agricultural and farming
industry for our neighboring communities
Business and Industry
 Actions:
 Perform needs study to
assess parking availability in
HDBD
 Encourage development of
family-style restaurants and
hotels/motels
 Develop a conference
center/banquet facility for
meetings/special events
 Expand commercial
agricultural outlets
Areas Under Development
 Maps of the City:
 Zoning,
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future land use,
soils, water, wastewater,
storm water drainage.
Future Land Use Plan
Final Goals and Objectives
Action Plan
Capitol Improvement
Program
Thank you
 Participants in the Development of the Master Plan
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Planning Commission members: John Plowman, Carol
Sanford, David Shirey, Mindy Galbavi, Bradley Sharlow, Greg
Wekwert, and Samara Hamilton
Mayor Ross DeLau
City Council Members: Thomas Chaput, James Huguelet,
Mark Landers, Christine Tobias, Greg Wekwert, and Terry
Wood
City Hall Staff and Department Heads: Judy Guenther, Jo Ann
Velting, Devin Miller, Chuck Mudge, Kyle Bawks, and Guy
Hubbard
Others: Julie Chrisinske, Jackie Hurd and Perry School Board,
Larry Alpert and SATA Board, Jim Martin, Dori Boertman, and
Dan Lewis
Questions and Answers