public workshop set #4...existing conditions report 3. workshop #1, 2, and 3 recap 4. alternative...

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Public Workshop Set #4March 20 – 22, 2018

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W e l c o m e a n d I n t r o d u c t i o n s

Project Team

Pennington County Project Manager P.J. Conover, Director, County Planning Department

Matrix Design Group Consultant developing the Comprehensive Plan Update

Rick Rust, AICP, GISP Felipe Zubia, AICP

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Presentation Outline

1. Project Status

2. Existing Conditions Report

3. Workshop #1, 2, and 3 Recap

4. Alternative Choices

5. Closing / Next Steps

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Project Status

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Planning Hierarchy

Comprehensive Plan serves as the foundation for planning decisions

Planning tools get more specific as you move up the steps

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Purpose

A Comprehensive Plan is: Long Term Comprehensive General

The Comprehensive Plan provides Pennington County’s… Vision for the future Land use diagram (map) and the goals, policies and programs that guide the County

towards achieving the vision Tool to guide land use and resource management decisions

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Why Update the Existing Plan?

Updating out-of-date information Addressing current opportunities and challenges Correcting inconsistencies and redundancies Restructuring for ease of use

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

What Else is Included in the Update?

Reviewing and providing recommendations for updates to the following:

Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulations Nuisance Ordinance #106 Floodplain Ordinance

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Project Status

Complete

On-going

Future Task

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Items Conducted / Completed Project Kick-off Stakeholder Interviews Fact Sheet #1 Fact Sheet #2 Project Website Public Workshop Set #1 Public Workshop Set #2 Public Workshop Set #3 Framework Document Existing Conditions Assessment

Project Status

Hill City Workshop

Wall Workshop

Rapid City WorkshopKeystone Workshop

Wall Workshop

Rapid City Workshop

Hill City Workshop

Wall Workshop

Rapid City Workshop

Workshop Set #1 Workshop Set #2 Workshop Set #3

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P r o j e c t S t a t u s

Public Workshop This Week

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Existing Conditions Report

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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s R e p o r t

Existing Conditions Report

Overview of the existing conditions and trends that are shaping Pennington County

This part of Comprehensive Plan is a highly visual document, including maps, graphics, and tables making it concise and easy to read

Available on the project website at www.viewto2040.com

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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s R e p o r t

Population

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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s R e p o r t

Population

County population as of 2015:106,085 Incorporated pop: 83,854 Unincorporated pop: 22,231

Consistent population growth since the 1970s But, unincorporated population

experienced a decline of 2,303 from 2000 to 2010

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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s R e p o r t

Population Projections

2035 Pennington population projected to be: 130,256

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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s R e p o r t

Top Industries

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sExisting Land Use

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sDevelopment Over Time

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sPublic Lands

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e s

Historic Development Trends

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sInfrastructure

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sPublic Safety

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sWildfire Hazards

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Workshop #1, 2, and 3 Recap

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 1 R e c a p

Workshop Set #1 Summary

Participant survey

Vision Statement development

Issues and opportunities identification

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 1 R e c a p

Top Issues & Opportunities

Top Issues Lack of Affordable Housing Road Maintenance Lack of Year-Round Jobs Differing Levels of Service for Rural

and Urban Communities

Rapid City Public Workshop

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 1 R e c a p

Top Issues & Opportunities

Top Opportunities Recreation Amenities / Opportunities Good Natural Resource Conservation

Practices Tourist Industry Educational Institutions Value Added Agriculture Historic Resources

Wall Public Workshop

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 2 R e c a p

Workshop Set #2 Summary

Provide an overview of the conditions and trends that are shaping the county’s future

Refine the Vision Statement

Refine issues and opportunity items identified

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 2 R e c a p

Proposed Vision Statement (Revised)

Pennington County is a unique part of South Dakota that is built on a sense of community and a frontier spirit. We pride ourselves on protecting the natural, cultural, and historic

resources that help define our social identity and values. The County continues to grow in a manner that maintains water and

air quality, improves career and housing opportunities, and retains our excellent schools and quality of life.

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 2 R e c a p

Issues & Opportunities Refinement

Housing Tourism Transportation Infrastructure Natural Resources Value-Added Agriculture Building Codes

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W o r k s h o p S e t # 3 R e c a p

Workshop #3 Summary

Discuss land use designations and needs

Gain ideas related to circulation, natural & cultural resources, economic development, and health & safety

Staff Charette

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Alternative Choices

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e s

Key Issues Identified

A list of the key issues is provided on the following slides along with some policy choices that can be selected to address each issue (these match the handout you have).

Looking for feedback on the choices presented.

Use the back page to add additional ideas.

Other issues not listed here, but raised during the workshops will be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan.

Key issues identified are based on public inputs and interviews conducted.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sA. Lack of Affordable Housing

Participants identified a lack of affordable housing as a problem for Pennington County. Allow multi-family residential along major road corridors.

Work with cities to allow more multi-family residential.

Allow a range of housing densities in the County.

Encourage development of "starter" homes in and near communities.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sB. Roadway Maintenance

Poorly maintained roads can be hazardous for drivers, disrupt traffic flow, and hinder emergency response vehicles. These effects can dissuade new employers from locating to the region, especially when they are dependent on a reliable transportation system. Form a partnership with established road districts to improve roadway

conditions.

Provide educational materials to the public regarding road district requirements.

Identify funding to expand annual road maintenance in the County.

Help ensure road districts are fiscally sound.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sC. Lack of Diverse Job Opportunities

Places that have large tourist industries often experience a lack of year-round jobs, which can lead to an unbalanced economy and residents seeking work outside of the county.

Support existing industry, such as tourism, by expanding commercial uses by highways and urban centers.

Support existing economic drivers, such as Ellsworth AFB and Rapid City Regional Airport, by providing Open Space or Agriculture buffers.

Expand industrial based job opportunities by expanding Heavy Industrial land uses.

Create incentives for drawing in new industry.

Develop business retention programs.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sD. Need for Better Limits on Animal Keeping in Suburban Settings

Guidelines for "farm" animal keeping should be modified to have more clear standards for the types and quantities of animals being kept on residential properties. Require zoning to be updated to specify limits based on zoning district and

lot size.

Eliminate animal keeping on lots less than ___ acres.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sE. Lack of Building Codes

There are currently no building codes that are codified in Pennington County. Building codes set construction practices for structures to maintain structural integrity and safety. Create building codes that are specific to the County.

Adopt the 2015 International Building Code.

Require building inspections for residential and commercial structures.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sF. Mining Activities Occur in Both Agricultural and Industrial Areas

Mining is a prominent industry in the county; however, due to the sensitive natural areas in Pennington County, it is important to ensure that mining activities are balanced with natural open spaces. Require Zoning Ordinance to be updated to allow mining in one zoning

district instead of two.

Require an overlay district for specific mining uses in the Zoning Ordinance.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sG. Enhance Tourism

Tourism is already a significant part of Pennington County’s economy, but there may be other opportunities to pursue. Create Tourist Commercial designation allowing more flexibility.

Support agri-tourism industries.

Work with DOT and USFS to expand bikeways and trails.

Expand tourism opportunities in Eastern Plains.

Evaluate potential for use of tiny homes or similar.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sH. Overlays

Does the County need a system of overlays in zoning to address any of the following special needs? Special Flood Hazard areas

Timber harvesting

Agricultural protections

Scenic Resources

Tourism

(Mining was on earlier question)

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sI. Signage

As part of public input, discussion arose over the need to regulate signage, especially off-site signage. Place additional restrictions on placement, size, spacing, and number.

Place additional restrictions on placement, size, spacing, and number in specific areas (tie to scenic resources overlay).

Restrict use of large, electronic signs.

Update sign code for content neutral.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sJ. Protect Ellsworth AFB and Regional Airport

Ellsworth AFB is one of the largest employers in the county and the Regional Airport provides the only commercial flights into the region. It is important to protect these facilities in the future. Add recommendations from Ellsworth JLUS.

Work with Ellsworth AFB an SDEDA to protect and expand missions.

Promote opportunities to attract industries that support military or aviation (PPP, incubators, etc.).

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sK. Resource Extraction

Concerns raised relative to additional guidance that should be provided, to the extent applicable, for mining and timber harvesting. Provide better controls on traffic.

Require better bonding to ensure effective reclamation.

Clarify differences between hard rock and mineral extraction.

Engage with state on protection of water quality.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sL. Wildland Fire Potential

Many areas in Pennington County are susceptible to wildland fire risks. Add firewise guidelines for new construction.

Work with Federal government to better manage fuel loads.

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sProposed Future Land Use Designation Changes

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A l t e r n a t i v e C h o i c e sProposed Future Land Use Designation Changes

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Closing / Next Steps

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C l o s i n g / N e x t S t e p s

Public Engagement

Five Workshop Sets Each set in three locations

1. Community Visioning(April 2017)

2. Community Assessment(June 2017)

3. Alternatives(September 2017)

4. Draft Concepts(March 2018)

5. Public Draft Comprehensive Plan

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C l o s i n g / N e x t S t e p s

Project Website

www.viewto2040.com

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Thank You!