Goals and Objectives Survey

• Total of 393 Surveys• Responses collected at– Two July workshops– Jefferson County Fair– Online survey

What would like to see more of in Jefferson County in the next 20 years? (Please select no more than two choices)

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyOpen space and farmland 41.5% 39.3% 30.9%Parks and recreational facilities 31.0% 8.9% 18.4%A greater variety of home choices 2.5% 5.4% 10.3%New shops and restaurants 21.5% 8.9% 28.7%Revitalization of downtowns 23.0% 39.3% 30.1%Walkable/bikeable communities 15.5% 23.2% 20.6%More transportation options 8.5% 21.4% 13.2%

Higher quality employment opportunities

32.0% 32.1% 37.5%

Other (please specify) 7.5% 8.9% 7.4%N = 200 56 136

Question 2: If new development is to occur, should it:

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Be, whenever possible, integrated into the existing communities

45.5% 55.4% 48.9%

Be constructed as part of a mixed-use community

25.5% 19.6% 27.7%

Be constructed in a manner similar to commercial and industrial development that has taken place outside of the incorporated communities

17.5% 5.4% 9.5%

Other (please specify)11.5% 19.6% 13.9%

N =200 56 137

In the next 20 years, Jefferson County is expected to grow by between 15,000 and 30,000 residents. As a result, there will be an additional need for housing, businesses, infrastructure, and public facilities. Where would you like to see the majority of this growth? (Please select one)

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In existing cities, towns, and villages

42.7% 60.7% 39.7%

Within or adjacent to existing cities or towns

26.6% 55.4% 48.5%

In or adjacent to villages 5.5% 10.7% 2.9%Mainly in rural areas 2.5% 0.0% 0.0%

Spread throughout Jefferson County

34.7% 3.6% 28.7%

Along major roadways 20.1% 19.6% 22.1%Other (please specify) 3.0% 7.1% 8.1%N = 199 56 137

If some of this growth were to occur along and/or adjacent to major roadways, what areas should new development occur? (Please select no more than two))

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyWV 9 between US 340 South and the Shenandoah River 23.7% 17.9% 18.5%

WV 9 between US 340/WV 51 intersection and the Berkeley County line

41.9% 58.9% 31.9%

US 340 between Charles Town and Harpers Ferry 27.4% 30.4% 30.4%

US 340 South between Charles Town and VA/WV state line 21.0% 25.0% 28.9%

WV 51 between Charles Town and Berkeley County Line 18.3% 8.9% 14.8%

WV 45 between Shepherdstown and Berkeley County line 9.1% 5.4% 17.0%

WV 480/CR 1 between Shepherdstown and Kearneysville/WV 9

7.0% 5.4% 14.8%

Other Areas 6.5% 7.1% 14.1%N = 186 56 137

Question 5: As a result of the population growth mentioned in question 3, it is projected that an additional 6,000 to 12,000 new residences will need to be constructed. While some of this can be accommodated on unbuilt lots in approved developments, additional housing may be required. What types of new housing should be constructed in Jefferson County to accommodate new residents? (Please select no more than two)

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Almost all single family detached homes 27.7% 21.4% 14.8%

A mixture of single family homes and townhomes 27.7% 26.8% 21.5%

A mixture of single family homes, townhomes, and apartments 42.1% 53.6% 51.9%

A mix of single family homes and mobile homes 2.1% 3.6% 2.2%

Mostly townhomes and apartments 5.6% 3.6% 11.9%

Senior oriented housing (such as active adult communities, nursing homes, and

assisted living facilities)34.9% 53.6% 53.3%

Other (please specify) 6.2% 7.1% 7.4%N = 195 56 135

Question 6: With an increasing number of residents, it is expected that additional non-residential development will take place within Jefferson County. If this development occurs, how should it look? (please select one)

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It should take into account the historic architecture and rural character of Jefferson County

67.5% 82.1% 65.7%

It should look like something you would see in a larger city

6.0% 0.0% 7.3%

It should look like the buildings that exist along Jefferson

County's highway corridors at present

5.5% 3.6% 7.3%

It should look like what current exists in the area immediately

surrounding the proposed development

10.5% 7.1% 12.4%

Other (please specify)

10.5% 7.1% 7.3%

N = 200 56 137

Question 7: Should the majority of new development take place in areas currently served by public sewer and water providers (such as the Jefferson County Public Service District, Charles Town Utilities Incorporated, or by the Corporation of Shepherdstown?)

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Yes60.5% 71.4% 70.1%

No11.0% 7.1% 8.8%

Not Sure26.5% 21.4% 21.2%

N = 196 56 137

Question 8: Should the majority of new Parks and Recreational areas in Jefferson County be:

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Located within neighborhoods within walking or biking distance of homes

33.0% 28.6% 31.4%

Located in areas primarily accessible by driving

3.0% 3.6% 1.5%

Co-located with schools, public libraries, senior centers, or other community facilities

22.0% 37.5% 22.6%

Located at the edges of towns, cities, or villages

6.0% 8.9% 2.9%

Spread throughout the county 32.5% 21.4% 37.2%

N = 193 56 131

Question 9: Where do you think that new trails in Jefferson County should be located (these could be walking trails, bicycle trails, trails for horseback

riding, or a mixture of the above?) (Please select no more than two)

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Between Harpers Ferry/Bolivar and Charles Town along US 340

38.1% 25.0% 31.6%

Between Shepherdstown and Charles Town (Flowing Springs Rd.)

23.3% 32.1% 31.6%

Along US 340 South 7.9% 7.1% 9.8%

From Charles Town to Middleway along WV 51

15.9% 5.4% 9.0%

Along the Potomac and/or Shenandoah rivers

37.6% 28.6% 39.8%

Between Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry/Bolivar

21.2% 25.0% 31.6%

Other (please specify) 6.9% 28.6% 13.5%N = 189 56 133

Question 10: What types of Park and Recreational facilities should be constructed in Jefferson County over the next two decades? (Please select no more than two)

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyActive recreation; such as playing fields, tennis or basketball courts, or skate parks

33.5% 45.5% 41.8%

Passive recreation, such as open space, hiking trails, or picnic areas 50.3% 49.1% 61.9%

Swimming or aquatic facilities (this could range from one or more swimming pools to a water park)

40.0% 25.5% 42.5%

Pet friendly recreation (such as a dog park) 19.5% 7.3% 12.7%

Agricultural based recreation (such as a community or children’s garden) 21.1% 23.6% 15.7%

Other (please specify) 5.4% 14.5% 10.4%N = 184 55 134

Question 11: What types of Natural Resources should the County focus on protecting? (Please select no more than two)

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyWatersheds and waterways 38.5% 61.8% 71.2%

Farmlands and agricultural areas

42.3% 32.7% 52.3%

Forests and woodlands 23.6% 7.3% 41.7%

Highlands and steep slopes 5.5% 1.8% 12.1%

Other (please specify) 10.4% 10.9% 6.8%

N = 182 55 132

Question 12: While there is a desire for the protection of Jefferson County's historic resources, limited funding is available to do so. Based on this, what two types of Historic Resources should the County prioritize for protection?

(Please select no more than two)

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Historic structures 68.1% 61.1% 68.4%

Battlefields 36.2% 25.9% 38.3%

Military corridors 7.0% 0.0% 3.0%

Rail/river corridors 27.0% 37.0% 30.1%

High impact viewsheds 23.2% 38.9% 39.1%

Other (please specify) 3.2% 7.4% 5.3%

N = 185 54 133

Question 13: It is projected that approximately 10,000 new jobs will be created within Jefferson County between 2013 and 2035. What types of businesses should Economic Development efforts be focused on in Jefferson County? (Please select no more than three)

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyTechnology jobs 57.2% 70.4% 68.4%Warehouses 10.2% 3.7% 5.1%Hospitality and tourism (may include Arts and Culture, Sports and Gaming, or Outdoor Recreation)

34.2% 46.3% 34.6%

Educational and training facilities 40.6% 44.4% 37.5%Small, locally owned businesses 41.1% 33.3% 50.7%Call centers and back office facilities 3.2% 7.4% 6.6%

Medical facilities 20.9% 13.0% 26.5%Agriculture and farming 25.6% 40.7% 22.8%Other (please specify) 4.3% 1.9% 5.1%N = 187 54 136

Question 14: Based on future growth projections, both within Jefferson County and within the Eastern Panhandle, there will be additional demands on the County’s transportation network. With that in mind, what should local, state, and federal agencies be focused on in serving the transportation needs of the County and the region? (Please select no more than two)

County Fair July Workshops Online SurveyWiden major roadways within Jefferson County 27.3% 35.2% 32.4%

Provide public transit connections between areas within Jefferson County and to Martinsburg via PanTran

30.5% 14.8% 16.2%

Increase frequency and length of PanTran services (including weekend and/or evening service)

17.1% 11.1% 16.2%

Add additional service via MARC to the Washington, DC area (including mid-day and/or weekend service)

48.1% 61.1% 54.4%

Commuter Bus Service to Northern Virginia 20.3% 18.5% 25.7%

Provide bicycle and walking trail connections between the cities/towns and villages of Jefferson County.

26.7% 33.3% 32.4%

Other (please specify) 5.9% 9.3% 13.2%N = 186 54 136

Online Survey Assessment of Goals

• Based on Respondents interested in specific goal

• Graded on a 1 to 5 scale (1 being not interested and 5 being very interested)

• 122 Respondents• Divided into Five Elements

Land Use and Growth Management Element

Require Urban Intensity Residential and Non-Residential Development to Occur within Existing Urbanized Areas, Approved Urban Growth Boundaries, Villages, and/or

the County’s Identified Preferred Growth Areas

Maintain and Enhance the Agricultural and Artisan Economy, Rural Land Uses, Rural Neighborhoods, and Rural Character of the Areas of the County Outside the Preferred

Growth Areas.

Encourage Renewal, Redevelopment, and Limited Expansion of Villages to Allow Vil-lage-Scale Residential Development and Compatible Neighborhood Commercial Activ-

ities

Preserve, Protect and Enhance the Character of the County by Implementing Com-munity Design Standards Which Promote High Quality Development in Appropriate

Areas

Encourage the Development of a Comprehensive Range of Housing Options for Res-idents of all Incomes and at all Lifecycle Stages within Jefferson County

Preserve, Promote, and Enhance Components of Jefferson County's Historic, Recreational, and Rural Environments which Encourage Tourism

0 1 2 3 4 5

3.88

4.05

3.88

3.83

3.88

4.19

Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure Element

Encourage the Growth of Jefferson County’s Economy and Enable the Creation of High Quality Jobs within the County

Encourage and Promote Diverse Business and Employment Creation and Retention within the Approved Urban Growth Boundaries, Villages,

and/or Preferred Growth Areas within Jefferson County

Preserve, Promote and Enhance Components of Jefferson County’s Natural, Cultural, Built, Historic, Recreational, and Rural Environments

which Encourage Tourism

Maintain and Enhance Community Services and Infrastructure Capacity for Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Other Utilities; and Enable

the Provision of Orderly and Efficient Services and Advanced Tech-nologies

Ensure the Provision of High-Speed Broadband Internet or Advanced Technology Communication Services throughout Jefferson County

Improve Roadway Capacity and Safety and Decrease Travel Time and Congestion

Provide a Variety of Options for Mobility and Accessibility for Jefferson County Residents and Visitors, including Public Transportation and

Pedestrian/non-motorized Opportunities within the County and Between Neighboring Counties and States

0 1 2 3 4 5

4.31

4.11

4.22

4.25

4.41

4.11

3.91

Cultural, Historic, and Natural Resources, and Recreation Element

Preserve and Protect Significant Cultural Landscapes that encompass Historic Properties, Buildings, Battlefields and

Sites from the Impacts of Incompatible Development

Protect the Rural and Historic Viewsheds and Landscapes in Jefferson County

Encourage and Promote the Protection of Jefferson County’s Unique Natural Features Including, but not limited to: Sensi-tive Karst Features, Rivers and Streams, Steep Slopes, and

Tree Canopy

Conserve and Protect Significant, Sensitive and Unique Nat-ural Features from Incompatible Development through Local

Land Use Regulations.

Conserve and Protect the Watersheds and Aquifers that are Located Within or Connect to Lands in Jefferson County.

Develop and Expand Well-Programmed Publicly and Privately Owned Local, Regional and Federal Recreation, Park, and

Trail Facilities and Opportunities Distributed throughout the County

Provide for a Variety of Recreational Opportunities that Meet the Needs of Residents of all Ages and Abilities within

Jefferson County

Balance the Use of Jefferson County’s Natural Resources for Recreational and Tourism Purposes with Conservation Prac-tices that Ensure the Resources will be Available for Future

Generations

0 1 2 3 4 5

4.13

4.04

4.09

3.94

4.31

3.99

4.00

4.05

Education Element

Collaborate with the Jefferson County School Board to Assess Locations for new School Facil-ities and/or Potential Enhancement of Existing School Sites Based on the Rate and Location of

New Development within Jefferson County.

Ensure that a High Quality Library and Informa-tion Technology Service is Available to Residents

of Jefferson County

0 1 2 3 4 5

4.12

4.09

Finance, Public Safety, and Governance Element

Ensure that Adequate Short and Long Term Financing is Available to Support the Current Capital and Operat-

ing Needs of the County and its Residents as well as the Requirements of Future Growth in Jefferson

County.

Ensure that Appropriate Levels of Fire, Police, Ambu-lance and other Emergency Services can be provided to Existing and New Development in an Orderly and Effi-

cient Manner

Coordinate with Local Municipalities, Adjoining Coun-ties and States, and Federal Entities to Ensure Con-

sistency of Goals and Outcomes across Multiple Juris-dictions

Provide a High-Quality Experience for Individuals Utiliz-ing County Services and Facilities.

0 1 2 3 4 5

4.12

4.27

4.00

4.07