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City of Berea

City of Berea . 2012-13 Comprehensive Plan Update. What is a Comprehensive Plan?. General, far-reaching vision to benefit the whole community Takes a long term view of issues Focuses on physical development while also considering social and economic factors

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City of Berea

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  1. City of Berea 2012-13 Comprehensive Plan Update

  2. What is aComprehensive Plan? • General, far-reaching vision to benefit the whole community • Takes a long term view of issues • Focuses on physical development while also considering social and economic factors • Basis for future land use decisions in the community • Defined by Kentucky state law (KRS100)

  3. Who contributes to theComprehensive Plan? • Berea City Planning Commission • Comprehensive Plan Update Committee • Berea City Council • Public and private sector stakeholders • Berea residents

  4. Comprehensive Plan Elements Statement of Goals & Objectives • Physical development • Economic vitality • Quality of life • Developed by the Update Committee • Approved by the Planning Commission • Adopted by the elected officials of the City Council

  5. Comprehensive Plan Elements Base Study • Demographics • Economic analysis • Housing analysis Community Facilities • Parks and recreation • Schools, libraries and hospitals • Utilities • Public safety services • Public offices and administrative facilities • Transportation • Streets, roads and highways • Railways, airways and waterways Land Use • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Recreational Custom elements • At the discretion of the community • Address specific topics such as pollution, historic preservation, housing and other issues of interest

  6. Statement of Goals & Objectives 2012 Categories • Environment • Land Use and Development • Transportation • Community Facilities and Services • Housing • Economic Development • Historic and Cultural Resources • Goal • General long-term purpose or achievement to be attained • Objective • Specific action or policy that will help achieve the goal

  7. Comprehensive Plan UpdateBase Study • Population characteristics • Age • Households • Education levels • Household income

  8. Comprehensive Plan UpdateHousing • Home values • Housing starts • Housing costs • Occupancy rates • Housing types

  9. Comprehensive Plan UpdateEconomic Development • Workforce size • Unemployment rates • Commuting patterns • Local business and industry • Regional economic trends • Local agriculture economy • State and local taxes • Business assistance programs

  10. Comprehensive Plan UpdateTransportation • Roadway systems • Locally designated transportation corridors • Additional transportation networks and facilities • Planned changes and additions

  11. Comprehensive Plan UpdateCommunity Facilities & Services • Local government • Schools and educational facilities • Utilities and public services • Libraries • Parks and recreation • Public safety • Health care

  12. Comprehensive Plan UpdateEnvironment • Geology and soils • Watersheds and waterways • Energy conservation • Existing environmental regulation • Environmentally sensitive areas

  13. Comprehensive Plan UpdateHistoric & Cultural Resources • Background and history • Historic sites and attractions • Tourism • Arts and culture

  14. Comprehensive Plan UpdateLand Use • Key development principles • Existing public and private use of land • Future land use recommendations • Supplementary districts • Existing and future land use map(s)

  15. Comprehensive Plan UpdateImplementation • Regulatory tools • Capital improvement plans • Special studies and plans • Implementation Table • Goals/objectives • Project title • Project description • Potential partners • Time frame

  16. Comprehensive Plan UpdateNext Steps • Completed plan presented to Planning Commission for final approval • Approved plan forwarded to City Council for adoption

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