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Discussion Comprehensive Plan Update RFP Scope Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop 9/25/2024 This document includes notes from 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- WHY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? The creation of this Plan is the culmination of balancing the hopes, dreams, and goals that the Monument community has for itself. The idea behind planning is a simple one. People in a community can guide decisions, development, and growth in the place where they live. The Comprehensive Plan is an important tool to be used by a community to guide decision making. It serves as a roadmap to help the community stay on course and to ensure that new development occurs in a manner supported by the community. The Plan is advisory and does not affect legally protected interests of property owners. It is not a regulation like zoning. 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 2 2017 Comprehensive Plan, page 11 2 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 9/25/2024 Originally Presented at the 7/10/2024 Planning Commission Workshop 3 • A comprehensive plan is REQUIRED for communities with a population over 2,000 (31‐23‐206(4), C.R.S.) • A municipality’s Planning Commission is legally responsible for preparing and adopting the Comprehensive Plan (31‐23‐206, C.R.S.) Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ How often is a municipality required by the State to update its comprehensive plan? In Colorado, is required to keep its Plan up to date. Typically, a municipality typically updates its comprehensive plan every ten years. However, the exact frequency can vary depending on the specific municipality and its needs. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE 9/25/2024 Originally Presented at the 7/10/2024 Planning Commission Workshop 4 • Public Places, Sites, and Facilities • Location and Extent of Water Supply • Location, Character and Extent of Public Infrastructure • Zoning Land Use Plan • Population Growth and Housing Needs • Geological Hazards and Constraints • Recreation and Tourism (31‐23‐206, C.R.S.) Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9/25/2024 Originally Presented at the 7/10/2024 Planning Commission Workshop 5 • Developed through public participation and input • Establishes and guides community vision • Reports and expands upon community goals and objectives • Basis for land use and community development decisions • Basis for capital improvement planning • Basis for grant applications and funding • Aligns annual budget process with long term community goals • Establishes community‐developed expectation for public/private investment COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THE WHAT’S AND WHY’S Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OTHER ELEMENTS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED 9/25/2024 Originally Presented at the 7/10/2024 Planning Commission Workshop 6 • Annexation • Economic Vitality • Environment • Historic Preservation • Sustainability • Transportation • Intergovernmental Relations • Regional Connectivity • Plan Implementation • Review and revise the Plan as needed Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9/25/2024 Originally Presented at the 7/10/2024 Planning Commission Workshop 7 • Adopted: February 8, 2017 (Res No. 08‐2017) • Annexation Plan Amended: June 5, 2023 (Res No. 23‐2023) • Contents: • Overview • Vision, Values and Viewpoints • Existing Conditions • Future Land Use and Annexation Plan • Policy Framework (Land Use, Transportation, Recreation & Tourism, Water and Sewer, Community Identity, Governance, and Economy) • Implementation COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 1. Establish Work Schedule and Public Engagement Program • Surveys • Stakeholder Interviews • Community Workshops • Pop‐Up Idea Booths • Listening Sessions • Student Engagement • Open Houses • Project Website and Social Media • Public Meetings 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 8 Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Mayor and Town Manager will offer this education/collaboration opportunity at an upcoming Town/School District meeting. ‐ This is an opportunity to educate the public about the Community and the Comprehensive Planning Process. ‐ When should the Town begin promoting the planning process? Once the consultant is on board, we can establish a marketing strategy and messaging. Until then, it would be appropriate to provide regular website updates. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 2. Collect and Understand the Past and Present • Community Profile and History • Change of Governance • Recent Planning and Economic Development Efforts • 2017 Comprehensive Plan • Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan • Annexation Plan • Chapter 18 – Land Development Code Update • Other Relevant Plans, Studies and Activities 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 9 Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ There was discussion about the differences between the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 18 ‐ Development Code. The Comprehensive Plan influences potential amendments to Chapter 18 ‐ Development Code. It does not replace the Development Code. Potential Immediate changes to the Development Code will be considered at the 10/9/2024 Planning Commission meeting. Other Development Code text amendments are expected soon after the Comprehensive Plan update is completed, based on the recommendations of the new Plan. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 3. Re‐establish or Modify Community Vision and Values 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 10 Key Priorities City of Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 4. Collect and Understand Existing Conditions and Relationships • Land Use • Zoning and PUD’s • State Department ofTransportation • El Paso County • Metropolitan and Special Districts • United States Air ForceAcademy • Lewis‐Palmer School District 38 • US Forest Service • Tri‐Lakes partners (Palmer Lake,Woodmoor • Adjacent unincorporated properties • Fountain Green • City of Colorado Springs 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 11 Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Items in italics were added during 9/25 work session ‐ The Comprehensive Plan primarily serves the Town of Monument within its municipal boarders. The Town can reach out to anyone for input and information. It will be up to PC and TC to maintain focus within the Town’s municipal boarders and 3‐mile annexation area. ‐ USAFA, LP38, Metro Districts, special use districts and the development community should be included in the Town’s outreach efforts. ‐ Developers are property owners and major investors in the Town. However, it will be up to PC and TC to balance how much the Town allows developers to influence have in this process amongst other set/developed priorities. ‐ The Town should use this process to understand existing infrastructure (roads, water, sanitary, etc.) capacity conditions and needs, and use this information in consideration of determining capacity building needs and priorities. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 5. Economic Vitality – Fiscal Responsibility • Market Study • Business Retention and Attraction • Work Force Housing • Financial Tools • Metropolitan and Special Districts • Incentives 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 12 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 6. Consider Corridors and Special Areas a. Downtown (Confirm, Revise and Codify) b. Beacon Lite North c. New Santa Fe Trail d. Dellacroce Ranch e. Regency Park f. Jackson Creek Parkway Corridor 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 13 a b f Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 7. Update Future Land Use 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 14 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 8. Update Annexation Plan 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 15 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 9. Infrastructure – Connections and Services • Parks and Open Space • Police and Emergency Services • Public Facilities • Streets, Roads and Trails • Water • Stormwater Management 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 16 Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 10. Environmental Sustainability – Responsible Growth • Stormwater and Water Quality Management • View Corridors • Green Infrastructure (GBI, LEED, Solar, Electric Vehicles, etc) • Dark Sky Initiative • Fire Mitigation and Safety • UCS list of plants 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 17 Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Items in italics were added during 9/25 work session ‐ Link to this existing reference will be added to the Planning Department’s website. ‐ During the work session it was noted that, while USAFA environs are impacted by increased stormwater runoff, Monument is not the sole contributor and should not be held responsible for addressing the entire problem. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SCOPE OF WORK 11. Implementation Strategies and Steps – A Path Forward • Value Based? • Goal Based? • Other? 9/25/2024 Town Council‐Planning Commission Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update Scope 18 2017 Comprehensive Plan, page 49 Comments and Comments raised during 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Mayor requested regular progress reports for RFP be provided by staff. Staff agreed to post updates (News) on the website at www.townofmonument.org/planning. ‐ TC/TC ‐ “Yes to all.” Implementation strategies should be value and goal based. ‐ TC/PC should annually review the Plan’s recommendations and the status of its implementation strategies. Furthermore, annual funding should be assigned to complete those implementation strategies. Mtg Date 9/25/2024 TC‐PC Workshop ‐ Comp Plan Update (w/notes) 18