SUBJECT:
Title
Overview of Town Plans
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Kelly Driscoll, Planning Manager
Josh Campbell, AICP, Senior Strategic Planner
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
At the September 3 meeting, Planning Commission requested more information on the Town's strategic and long-range plans.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
Planning Commission requested an overview of the various Town plans.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Comprehensive Plan is an overarching guide for development, services, and lived experience in the Town. The document establishes a vision, values, and policies, with action items that set forth implementation of the Town's vision.
The Planning Commission was extensively involved throughout the 18-month plan development process, reviewing work products and discussing in-depth at nine meetings throughout plan development. The Commission considered Elevate Erie at their September 18, 2024, meeting. Planning Commission voted unanimously to pass resolution P24-14 recommending that Town Council approve the 2024 update to the 2015 Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan, Known as Elevate Erie. Town Council considered the recommendation of Planning Commission at their October 8, 2024, meeting ultimately adopting the Plan update in a 4-2 vote.
Elevate Erie does not change the zoning for any property, nor does it automatically allow development types shown on the Future Land Use Map. In many cases, entitlements (rezonings, platting, site plan, etc.) would be necessary to allow development. These entitlement proceedings include neighborhood meetings and public hearings at Planning Commission and Town Council.
As a guiding document, the policies within the Comprehensive Plan are meant to provide direction to decision makers and staff alike as they review development, prioritize investments, and deli...
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