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Community Strategic Plans A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future

Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

2006/07 Planning Process

March 2, 2005

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Agenda

Mandated responsibilities and services

Beyond mandates - transition to a more holistic approach

Community leadership - partners, systems and forums

Assessment of community needs Community Impact

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Community of Interest

A Sense of Place & Sustainable

Future

Housing

Health

Sewer &Water

EmergencyPrepared-

nessSolidWaste

NaturalResources

Transpor-tation

LandUse

AgricultureHorticulture

Parks &Recreation

HistoricPreserva-

tion

EconomicDevelop.

Intergov’tCooperation

SeparatePresentations

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Environment Parks and Recreation Economic Development Water, Sewer, and Development

Services Transportation Land Use

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Environment: Water Management

• Drain Construction and Improvement Projects

• Drain and Lake Operations and Maintenance

• Develop and Implement Federal Storm Water Permit

• Implement “Total Maximum Daily Loads” Mandate

• Watershed Management Plans

• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

• Pollution Prevention

• Illicit Discharge Correction

• Invasive Species

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Environment (cont’d): Natural Areas Preservation Solid Waste

• Landfill Management• Home Toxics• Waste Knot

Lake Management Sanitation

Restaurants Group Homes and Mobile Home Communities Public Pools and Beaches• Communicable Disease• Serve Safe (Food Safety)

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Parks and Recreation: Acquisition, Development and Operation of County Park

System

County-wide Trail System

Natural Areas Preservation

Economic Development: Brownfield Redevelopment

Workforce Development

• Adult and Youth Training

• Dislocated Worker Job Assistance

• Welfare to Work

• Corporate Services

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Water, Sewer and Development Services: Local Government Water and Sewer Systems Development Plan Review and Inspections On-site Water and Sewer Systems Time-of-Sale Program

Transportation: Planning, Construction, Operation and

Maintenance of County Road System Transit Non-Motorized Systems

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Mandated Services and Local Priorities

Land Use:

Local Plan and Plan Amendment Reviews

County Comprehensive Plan

Historic Districts

Watershed Management Plans

Agriculture and Horticulture

PA 116

Citizen Planner Education Program

Development Reviews

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Beyond Mandates

Transition to a more holistic approach

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Community Vision

A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future

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A Sense of Place& Sustainable

Future

Housing

Health

Sewer &Water

EmergencyPrepared-

nessSolidWaste

NaturalResources

Transpor-tation

LandUse

Agriculture Horticulture

Parks &Recreation

HistoricPreserva-

tion

Broad Community of InterestRequires a Systems Approach

EconomicDevelop.

Intergov’tCooperation

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Community Leadership

Partners, systems and forums

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Community Partners

State & Federal Michigan Department of Transportation

Michigan Department of Agriculture

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan Family Independence Agency

Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Development

Environmental Protection Agency

Food and Drug Administration

Center for Disease Control

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Community Partners

Cities, Townships & Villages

County Departments

County Road Commission

Washtenaw Area Transportation Study

School Districts and Universities

Michigan Townships Association

Workforce Development Board

Local Recreation Departments

Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority

Neighboring Communities

Washtenaw Development Council

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority

Local Governments and Agencies

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Community Members/Groups Property Owners

Watershed Councils

Nature Conservancies

Land Trusts

Land Developers and Homebuilders

Recreational Organization and Enthusiasts

Sustainable Washtenaw

MSU Extension Councils and Volunteers

Commodity Groups and Business Associations

Chambers of Commerce

Community Partners

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Regular Partner Meetings Regular meetings with Local Governments to review specific

projects, local needs and expand partnerships Storm Water Permit Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee –

forum for sharing resources and information

Storm Water Permit County-wide Citizens’ Advisory Committee -secure public input on programs and gain wider participation

Community Partners for Clean Streams

Annual Local Government Planning Workshop

Extension Advisory Council and Local Advisory Councils

Regional planning groups

Solid Waste Consortium

Building Officials Group

Workforce Development Board

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Assessment of community needs

Data-based decision making

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Assessing Community NeedsSurveys

HCMA Recreation Survey 2001

WCPARC recreation usage and awareness survey 2003

UM Detroit Area Study (land use and public services) 2002

MSU Extension Survey 2001

WCRC Community Profile Survey (rating of infrastructure by Townships) 2004

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Assessing Community NeedsDuring Development of Strategic Plans

Recreational Summit 2004

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Hearings and presentations

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearings and Workshops 2004-2005

Public Meetings on Watershed Plans, Permits and Projects

Agriculture Economic Development Conference 2000

Report Card 2005 Joint Community Board Meetings

Public Workshops on the 2006-2011 WCRC Capital Improvements Plan

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40%

42%

47%

50%

54%

62%

71%

0% 100%

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6

7Develop a County-wide system of

pedestrian and bicycle trails

Purchase land for conservation

Purchase land for parks and active recreation

Develop more outdoor activities

Renovate existing facilities

Develop more indoor facilities

Add new facilities to existing parks

Relative Importance to County Residents

% of Total Sample that rated these items “Very Important/Important” on a scale of 1-5

Source: Washtenaw County Parks

and Recreation Commission

Survey, 2003

Community Assessment ExampleParks and Recreation

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Community Assessment ExampleComprehensive Plan

0.6%1.3%

4.2%

4.5%

6.5%9.7%

10.9%

11.3%

11.4%19.4%

20.3%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Solid Waste

Historic Preservation

Parks and Recreation

Agriculture

Housing

Economic Development

Infrastructure

Intergov't Cooperation

Natural Resources

Transportation

Land Use

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Community NeedsEnvironment

Preserve Existing Natural Areas Protect and Restore Water Quality Meet Federal Mandates

Parks and Recreation Recreation opportunities for all ages County-wide open space/trail system

Economic Development Replace Loss of Jobs in Manufacturing Sector Provide Workforce Development for Sectors

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Community Needs

Transportation Alternatives to the automobile Coordinate road policies with land use

Land Use Coordinate Land Uses Among Local Units of

Government Protect the charm and uniqueness of

Hamlets, Towns and Villages Support agriculture viability Revitalize downtowns

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Community Needs

Intergovernmental CooperationCooperation to improve services and

reduce costsCounty should expand its facilitation role

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From Community Needs to Community Impact

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Response to Community NeedsStrategic Planning

Parks and Recreation 2004-2008 Master Plan

A Comprehensive Plan for Washtenaw County 2020

Watershed Plans

Plans to meet Water Quality Mandates

Report Card 2005 & Beyond

2006-2011 WCRC Capital Improvements and Master ROW Plan

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Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures

Environment

Watershed plan implementation: governments and community groups

Drain Commissioner Education Partnership

MSU Education Plan: high risk areas in Stoney Creek Watershed

Annual Water Quality Report

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Response to Community NeedsProjects & Sustainable Structures

Parks and Recreation Youth and families County-wide trail system

Economic Development Sector development (A2 Tech Central) Sector-based workforce development

strategies Agriculture and food economy (Leadership

Group)

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Response to Community NeedsProjects & Sustainable Structures

Transportation

Capital Improvements Program: Multi-Year Plan for Transportation (WCRC)

Non-Motorized Network: Alternatives to the Automobile (WATS)

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Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures

Land Use

Regional open space systems (WMA Pilot that can be used by other regions)

Agriculture and food economy (Regional Leadership Group)

Watershed management plans developed before areas experience growth (Governments and Community Groups)

Plan amendment reviews (Expanded Review Group Planning, Drains, Roads, Parks, WATS)

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Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures

Intergovernmental Cooperation

o Thinking and Acting Regionally: Formal Regional Arrangements for Public Services, Land Use and Natural Resource Protection

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Next Steps

Continuation of Strategic Planning Initiatives for Community Impact

Presentations to BOC in May to highlight Community Goals being proposed for 2006/07