SUBJECT:
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Comprehensive Plan and Related Topics
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
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PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, Director of Planning and Development
Kelly Driscoll, Planning Manager
Josh Campbell, Senior Strategic Planner
MJ Adams, Affordable Housing Manager
Eric Leverage, Housing Analyst
David Pasic, Public Works Director
John Firouzi, Transportation and Mobility Manager
Miguel Aguilar, Principal Transportation Planner
Gabi Rae, Communications and Community Engagement Director
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TIME ESTIMATE: 180 minutes
only required for non-consent items
POLICY ISSUES:
The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) captures the Town of Erie's vision for the community. The Plan sets forth policy direction for all aspects of physical development, Town services, and utility provision. The policies of the Plan will be used to guide strategic planning and improvements for land use and development, parks, open space and recreation, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. The Plan also provides guidance for developing social and cultural belonging and interactions.
Council expressed interest in discussing policy direction identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the companion Transportation and Mobility Plan (TMP). These include residential density, affordable housing, traffic, and the public outreach process. These elements are described in more detail in the attached staff report and presentation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Informational item only.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
The Comprehensive Plan is an overarching guide for development, services, and lived experience in the Town. The document establishes a vision, guiding principles, and policies, with action items to implement the Town's vision. As a guiding document, the policies are meant to provide direction to decision makers and staff alike as they review development, prioritize investments, and deliver inf...
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