RK M Pro pe rtie s, L L C Re zo ning fro m F to F -1(5.5 a c re s)
RK M Pro pe rtie s, L L C Staff re c omme nde d F indings of F ac t: 1. T he re zoning will he lp pre se rve a historic farmste ad. Staff: Approve Re gional Planning Commission: N/ A Zoning Board of Appe als: Approve
Health Impact Assessment Overview Development Committee June 12, 2013 Janice Hill, AICP Executive Planner, Kane County Development and Community Services Department
HIA Presentation • What is Heath Impact Assessment (HIA)? • Kane County HIA project • How can it be used in our county?
What is Health Impact Assessment (HIA)? A systematic process that uses an array of data sources and analytic methods and considers input from stakeholders to determine the potential effects of a proposed policy, plan, program or project on the health of a population and the distribution of those effects within the population. HIA provides recommendations on monitoring and managing those effects. National Research Council of the National Academies, 2011
Steps of HIA Screening Determines the need and value of a HIA Scoping Determines which health impacts to evaluate, methods for analysis, and a workplan Assessment Provides: 1) a profile of existing health conditions 2) evaluation of potential health impacts Recommendations Provide strategies to manage identified adverse health impacts and maximize benefits to health Reporting Includes: 1) development of the HIA report 2) communication of findings & recommendations Monitoring Tracks: 1) impacts on decision-making processes and the decision 2) impacts of the decision on health determinants
When is an HIA carried out? The purpose of HIA is to inform decision-makers before they make decisions. HIA is most often carried out prospectively - before the decision is made or the policy is implemented. The final product can be a report, presentation, letter, peer-reviewed publication, etc
The Value of HIA • It involves a broad-range of impacted people • It’s an effective tool for meaningful cross-sector collaboration • There is a strong business case for HIA • Identifies harms & benefits before decisions are made • Identifies evidence-based strategies to promote health & prevent disease • Increase transparency , support inclusiveness, democracy, and community engagement in the policy decision-making process Source: Human Impact Partners, HIA Toolkit, 3 rd Edition
Kane County HIA The HIA examines the health outcomes if the Farmland Protection Ordinance is amended to • promote participating farms of all sizes • include all locations within the county • Promote farms that grow fruits, vegetables, dairy and meats for local consumption • reach the county’s most vulnerable populations
Health Impacts the HIA Examined • Health issues: – Healthy food access – Nutrition – Obesity – Chronic disease – Mental health – Economic tie-ins • Job creation • Increased food security
Kane County Farmland Protection Ordinance Amendment Pathway Diagram Increase in social and emotional wellness of residents Increase in number of potential parcels Term agreements available for open space/protected land Increase in life expectancy Growth of local economy (food hub, Decrease in Increase in Increase in Expand program to processing, unemployment physical activity attention in school/ include farms of all Increase in number of marketing, etc) child care sizes in rural and farms/farmers Increase production of urban areas fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy Donation to food through amendment to bank/pantry Ordinance 01-67 Increase in food Better/healthier Lower rates of security eating choices obesity Increase in fresh fruits and vegetables Priority to farmers who available for market Increased Increase in in number sell fresh produce, (wholesale and direct) consumption of fresh meats, and dairy for local of parcels available fruits and vegetables consumption/vulnerable for growing Lower rates of and better nutrition populations chronic disease Decrease in cost of fresh fruits and vegetables Improved health outcomes for Increase in vulnerable commodity supply populations/ (diversity/volume) decrease in health disparities
Example: Comprehensive Plan • Specific chapter, targeted area, entire report • Merced County General Plan Update • Recommended: – Focusing population growth and development in areas where there is existing urban development, infrastructure and municipal services – Promoting higher residential densities in urban areas to align with the San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Project Preferred Scenario
Example: Transportation Project Roundabout installation instead of a traffic signal • The intersection is located near a residential area on the border of the city and is expected to have increased traffic volume in the coming years • Inform commissioners on design of the intersection
Example: Zoning Code Revisions City of Baltimore zoning code revision considered the role zoning can play in creating healthier communities . Recommendations: • Maintain increased allowances for mixed use development, promoting walkability • define and offer zoning incentives for stores that carry healthy food • limit the concentration of off-premises alcohol sales establishments to prevent violent crime
What’s Next? • Consider HIA as a tool • Read the draft HIA report • Read the HIA fact sheet • Questions?
PHASE I ENGINEERING DESIGN CROSS COUNTRY COURSE & FITNESS TRAIL
AIRPHOTO PROPERTY BOUNDARY
SETTLER’S HILL / FABYAN UTILIZATION STUDY • March 2006 - Fabyan Property Utilization Subcommittee formed • September 2011 – Subcommittee regroups and becomes more active • September 2012 – Public Hearing held • October 9, 2012 – Kane County Board Adopts Resolution 12-300 Setter’s Hill / Fabyan Property Master Plan • 2013 Activities - Settler’s Hill Cross County Course and Fitness Trail Phase I BRIEF HISTORY
Conceptual Features Cross Country Track and Skiing Trails Fabyan Utilization Study
PHASE I Weaver Boos Consultants Report & Plans
PHASE 1 ENGINEERING DESIGN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FABYAN PARKWAY GRADING PLAN
PHASE 1 ENGINEERING DESIGN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FABYAN PARKWAY GRADING PLAN
PHASE 1 ENGINEERING DESIGN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FABYAN PARKWAY DESIGN CROSS SECTION
PHASE 1 ENGINEERING DESIGN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD • Clean Fill - Soil Clean • Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD) • Permitting Requirements • Costs FABYAN PARKWAY FILL MATERIAL
PHASE I ENGINEERING DESIGN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD • Phase II Engineering Planning & Design • Waste Management Inc., Kane County Forest Preserve District and County of Kane Agreement • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Permitting • Coordination with City of Geneva & City of Batavia FABYAN PARKWAY NEXT STEPS
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