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Updating out-of-date information Addressing current opportunities and challenges Correcting inconsistencies and redundancies Restructuring for ease of use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