SUBJECT:
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Comprehensive Plan Land Use Scenarios
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
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PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, Planning & Development Director
Kelly Driscoll, Planning Manager
Josh Campbell, Senior Strategic Planner
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TIME ESTIMATE: 120 minutes
only required for non-consent items
POLICY ISSUES:
The updated Comprehensive Plan sets the vision for the community for the next 20 years. The policies and implementation plan will guide development and land use as well as investment and location of public services and amenities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Informational only at this time.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Comprehensive Plan process kicked off in late 2022 and consists of four main phases. The project is currently in the third phase, Visioning, which includes the creation and testing of land use and transportation scenarios. Scenario planning involves the modeling of realistic development patterns to explore multiple possibilities based on the vision and values of the community. The vision and core values for Erie's future were established through several community surveys and many outreach events during the first phase of engagement and feedback from stakeholders (Planning Commission, Town Council, Plan Advisory Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee).
Staff analyzed existing land use within the Planning Area boundary and developed a GIS layer with attributes by parcel. The land use categories in this layer include existing land uses and 'Vacant' parcels. Vacant parcels comprise land without a primary use or structure. To identify where future development may occur during the Comprehensive Plan's 20-year horizon, both Vacant and underutilized parcels were identified. Underutilized parcels are those that have land values that exceed the value of existing improvements, or structures. This means that the land carries more value and potential than th...
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