JEFFERSON COUNTY Comprehensive Plan and Agricultural Preservation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

JEFFERSON COUNTY Comprehensive Plan and Agricultural Preservation and Land Use Plan STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #1 April 10, 2019

Agenda • Introductions – What is your favorite place in Jefferson County to visit, shop, recreate, etc. • What is a Comprehensive Plan and Agricultural Preservation & Land Use Plan • Process and Roles – Overall Process – Roles and Responsibilities – Public Engagement Plan • Existing Conditions Review • Survey Question Review • Next Steps

Why update these Plans?

Planning Background • We understand the existing plans are still relevant • Needs to have a full update and address goals, objectives • Identify and tweak “vision” • All ages/all backgrounds • Guided by Steering Committee

Put together plans that… Encourage the majority of new developments in Help preserve access to a the county to occur in urban service areas that high quality of life for can be served by public utilities Jefferson County residents Complement and Provide a Is consistent with support other holistic Defines implementation the vision, goals, County plans and review of actions that will help the objectives and efforts the County achieve its vision policies County’s for the next 10-20 years systems IS BUILT FROM COMMUNITY INPUT

Comprehensive Plan Background - What is a Comprehensive Plan? • Local government’s guide to community, physical, social, and economic development • Creates at least a 20 year vision for future planning and community decisions • Wis. State Statutes 66.1001 referred to as the Comprehensive Planning Law indicates a plan must address nine elements • Wis. State Statute 66.1002 states that comprehensive plans must be updated once every ten years • If county enacts or amends official mapping, subdivision, or zoning ordinance, the amendment must be consistent with comprehensive plan

Comprehensive Plan Background – Purpose of a Comprehensive Plan? • Tell the story of Jefferson County • Blueprint for physical development • Anticipate the future needs of the county • Establish a vision for the county and create goals, policies, and objectives to achieve those • Define a strategy to meet the needs (evolves over time)

Comprehensive Plan Elements

Farmland Preservation Plan • Policies related to farmland preservation and agricultural development • Identifies, documents, and describes trends, plans and needs • Discusses existing uses and resources, infrastructure, goals and actions • Clearly identifies plans to preserve uses • Identifies programs and other action plans

Project Process and Roles • The strongest component to establishing a vision for Jefferson County is participation from those who live and work here. • Input from those of all ages/all backgrounds • Guided by Steering Committee

Project Approach

Roles and Responsibilities – Who is Involved? Jefferson County Residents Steering Boards and County Staff SRF Team Committee Commissions • Guiding Body • Subject Matter • Tasked with • Facilitate and Experts Implementation Guide the Process

Steering Committee • Advocates for the planning process • Represent community input • Participate in the plan development • Review materials and deliverables Steering Committee Meetings Purpose of Meeting Discuss project scope and approach Review upcoming public involvement activities Project Kick-Off Review schedule and discuss overall issues Review online engagement tool Review input gathered during initial public engagement efforts Public Engagement Review Visioning exercises Review county context report Review land use plan scenarios Mid-Project Review Discuss plan element strategies Review implementation plan elements Draft Plan Review Review draft plan

Roles and Responsibilities – Who is Involved? Steering Boards and County Staff SRF Team Committee Commissions • Guiding Body • Subject Matter • Tasked with • Facilitate and Experts Implementation Guide the Process Jefferson County Residents

Public Engagement Plan

Regional Meeting Format • Provide additional meeting times and locations • Provides insight on issues specific to different geographies

Existing Conditions Review • Past and Current Planning Efforts – Existing Comprehensive Plan – Existing Agricultural Preservation and Land Use Plan – Strategic Plan • Demographic Information – US Census and American Community Survey – Department of Administration – Department of Health Services • Physical Information – GIS Mapping – State agency resources

Existing Conditions Review

Population Projections Jefferson County Age-Sex Pyramid, 2010 and 2040 Population Projections 2040 Males 2010 Males 2040 Females 2010 Females 90 & over 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 Age Grooups 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14 5-9 0-4 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000

Community Survey • Inform and validate existing conditions • Gather feedback about strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities • Help to shape the Vision, Goals and Policies • Open to all residents – all ages, locations, demographics • Address all plan elements

Survey Questions Review • Quality of Life • Growth and Development • Natural and Cultural Resources • Housing • Transportation • Economic Development • County Services and Utilities • Demographics

Next Steps • Draft County Context Report • Finalize Community Survey • Prepare for Regional Meetings – Round 1 Paul Paul Ch Chell ellevold old St Steph ephan anie ie Fal alker ers 608-298-5405 763-249-6790 pchellevold@srfconsulting.com sfalkers@srfconsulting.com