Steering Committee Land Use and Meeting #1: Project Transportation Introduction Plan Update June 13, 2013 City of Mt. Juliet
Meeting Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Introduction to the Land Use and Transportation Plan • Plan Update Overview, Process, and Schedule • Steering Committee Roles and Expectations • Existing Conditions and Issues Identification Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Who will be working on the plan? Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) – Project Manager – Rachael Ivie (Regional Planner) • Assisting Staff: – Tim Roach (Deputy Executive Director of Research, Planning and Development) – Grant Green (Chief of Research) – Bryan Collins (Regional Planner) – Greer Broemel (Special Projects Manager) • Bill Terry and Associates (Consulting Planner) Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Steering Committee Members • Brian Abston • GC Hixson • Jacob Armstrong • Chris Houston • Peter Billing • Tricia Moses • David Campbell • Rob Porter • Jimmy Deatrick • Kevin Sanders • Ed Hagerty • Dave Schilling • Lee Hicks • Freddie Weston • Mark Hinesley • Luke Winchester Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
What is the Land Use and Transportation Plan? A Guide for Mt. Juliet’s Growth and Development.
The Land Use and Transportation Plan: • Establishes a long-range vision for the city and outlines actions to achieve vision • Establishes long-range development policies that guide Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners decision-making Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
The Land Use and Transportation Plan: • Provides consistent direction and a basis for determining whether specific development proposals and public projects are in harmony with Plan policies • Allows City department, other public agencies, and private developers to design projects that will enhance the character of the community Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Typical Plan Elements • Land Use • Transportation • Community Facilities and Services • Natural Resources • Economic Development • Housing • Parks and Recreation Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Existing Plans • Completed Land Use and Master Plans – Community Development Plan (1975) – General Plan (1990) – Greenway, Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (2003) – Town Center Master Plan (2005) – Land Use and Transportation Plan (2008) • Transportation Plan – 2020 Major Thoroughfare Plan (1998) • Regional Plan – MPO Tri-County Transportation and Land Use Study Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update • Current Plan adopted in 2008 – Has not been amended or updated in 5 years • Opportunity to Refine – Coordinate with new urban growth boundary – Consider new issues – Confirm and keep community vision current – Revise policies based on recent growth Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Plan Update Where How do Where are we we get are we now? there? going?
Plan Update Overview and Process • Community Outreach • Existing Conditions • Issues Identification • Land Use Alternatives • Policy Development • Draft Major Documents • Public Review and Adoption Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Project Schedule 2st Quarter 2013 3nd Quarter 2013 4th Quarter 2013 - 1st Quarter 2014 1st - 2nd Quarter 2014 2nd Quarter 2014 Initial Steps Public Input/Scenario Selection Public Input/Scenario Selection/Draft Plan Review and Refine Plan Plan Adoption Confirm schedule, availability, data (GIS) Review all planning documents Compile demographic information Review existing conditions Identify stakeholder groups Meet individually with stakeholder groups for interviews (may meet again in later stages if issues arise) Assemble steering committee Steering Committee Meeting #1 Introductions, responsibility, planning process, schedule Discuss previous plan and deficiencies Present demographic information, unique existing conditions Receive comments and input Public Meeting #1 Discuss previous plan and deficiencies Present demographic information, unique existing conditions SWOT analysis to establish community issues VPS to determine preference on form, density, and appearance Define major issues to public for vision and broad goals GNRC to use information to model in CommunityViz Attributes and Measures of Effectiveness will be presented staff prior to modeling Steering Committee Meeting #2 Review public meeting and summarize findings of vision and broad goals GNRC to present scenario with existing conditions Get direction on alternatives that meet community goals from meeting Receive comments and input Develop draft vision statement, goal statements, policies, Measures of Effectiveness, development of alternative growth scenario Steering Committee Meeting #3 Review scenarios, goals, policies, projected results and select a preferred scenario Use graphics and visioning to stress agreement on major points (Town Center, UGB, etc.) Public Meeting #2 Present selected growth scenario Review measures to define success of reaching goals Review policies and implements steps Any additional public comments Steering Committee Meeting #4 Review draft plan and recommend to Planning Commission Planning Commission Review and Adoption Transmit action to Legislative Body
Community Outreach • Plan Update Website – Online comment form – Online survey – Public meeting information • Stakeholder Interviews – Group – Individual • Public Meetings Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Existing Conditions and Issue Identification • Establish Baseline Conditions • Assess Existing Conditions • Find Out and Address Known Issues • Identify Key Issues • Solicit Input & Feedback – Community Meeting #1 – Steering Committee – Stakeholder Interviews Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Land Use Alternatives • Alternative land use scenarios for growth • Public Participation • Evaluate and compare alternatives – Utilities and infrastructure impacts – Traffic impacts – Economic and fiscal impacts – Public service impacts • Select Preferred Land Use Alternative Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Development of Policies • For each Plan Element – Refine Goals to fit current Vision – Revise existing Policies and add new Policies to meet goals – Update Actions for implementation Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Draft Documents and Public Review and Adoption • Draft Plan Update • Public Review and Comment Period • Adoption of Final Documents – Planning Commission – Board of Commissioners? Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Role of the Steering Committee • Review working documents • Make recommendations on identified topics • Build community interest and support for the Land Use and Transportation Plan Update • Advise and inform the Planning Commission and City Council Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Steering Committee Expectations • Strive for consensus whenever possible • Respect views of other members and public • Review any provided materials prior to meetings • Attend Steering Committee meetings • Attend and encourage others to attend community meetings Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Where are we now?
Population Growth 30000 25000 Population 20000 Mt. Juliet 15000 Lebanon 10000 Watertown 5000 0 1970 1973 1980 1990 2000 2010 2012 (Est.) Year
Building Permits 700 600 Number of Permits Issued 500 Residential Building Permits 400 Commercial Building Permits 300 200 100 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 (As of 6/12/13) Year
Recent Growth • Google Aerial Time Lapse Map from 1984-2012 – Pay attention to Providence area around 2005 – Beckwith Road interchange area – Google Earth Engine Mt. Juliet – http://earthengine.google.org/#intro/ Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Issues and Opportunities Exercise • Answer questions • Identify key issues and opportunities • Summarize and discuss results Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
Overall Vision • What are the major challenges and opportunities for Mt. Juliet? • What is your long-term (2035) vision for Mt. Juliet, and how does that differ from the condition of the City today? • What significant changes are necessary to achieve that vision? • What aspects of Mt. Juliet do you value and want to preserve? • How can Mt. Juliet maintain the characteristics the community values as the City grows and matures? Mt. Juliet Land Use and Transportation Plan Update – Steering Committee Meeting #1
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