2012-13 comprehensive plan update. general, far-reaching vision to benefit the whole community takes...

City of Berea 2012-13 Comprehensive Plan Update

What is aComprehensive Plan?

• General, far-reaching vision to benefit the whole community

• Takes a long term view of issues

• Focuses on physical development while also considering social and economic factors

• Basis for future land use decisions in the community

• Defined by Kentucky state law (KRS100)

Who contributes to theComprehensive Plan?

• Berea City Planning Commission

• Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

• Berea City Council

• Public and private sector stakeholders

• Berea residents

Statement of Goals & Objectives

• Physical development• Economic vitality

Quality of life

Developed by the Update CommitteeApproved by the Planning Commission

Adopted by the elected officials of the City Council

Comprehensive Plan Elements

Comprehensive Plan Elements

Base Study• Demographics• Economic analysis• Housing analysis

Community Facilities• Parks and recreation• Schools, libraries and hospitals• Utilities• Public safety services• Public offices and administrative

facilities

Transportation• Streets, roads and highways• Railways, airways and waterways

Land Use• Residential• Commercial• Industrial• Agricultural• Recreational

Custom elements• At the discretion of the community• Address specific topics such as

pollution, historic preservation, housing and other issues of interest

2012 Categories

• Environment• Land Use and Development• Transportation• Community Facilities and

Services• Housing• Economic Development• Historic and Cultural Resources

Statement of Goals & ObjectivesGoal• General long-term purpose or achievement to be attained

Objective• Specific action or policy that will help achieve the goal

• Population characteristics

• Age• Households• Education levels• Household income

Comprehensive Plan Update

Base Study

• Home values• Housing starts• Housing costs• Occupancy

rates• Housing types


Housing

• Workforce size• Unemployment rates• Commuting patterns• Local business and industry• Regional economic trends• Local agriculture economy• State and local taxes• Business assistance programs


Economic Development

• Roadway systems• Locally designated transportation

corridors• Additional transportation networks and

facilities• Planned changes and additions


Transportation

• Local government• Schools and educational

facilities• Utilities and public services• Libraries• Parks and recreation• Public safety• Health care


Community Facilities & Services

• Geology and soils• Watersheds and waterways• Energy conservation• Existing environmental

regulation• Environmentally sensitive

areas


Environment

• Background and history• Historic sites and attractions• Tourism• Arts and culture


Historic & Cultural Resources

• Key development principles• Existing public and private use of

land• Future land use recommendations• Supplementary districts• Existing and future land use

map(s)


Land Use

• Regulatory tools• Capital improvement

plans• Special studies and plans• Implementation Table

• Goals/objectives• Project title• Project description• Potential partners• Time frame


Implementation

• Completed plan presented to Planning Commission for final approval

• Approved plan forwarded to City Council for adoption


Next Steps

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