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Flintstone-OldtownPlanning RegionComprehensive PlanKick-Off MeetingJune 23, 2010
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What is Land Use Planning?
An orderly, open approach to determining local needs, setting goals and priorities, and developing a guide for action.
A concentrated effort by a community to reach a balance between the natural environment and residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural activities.
A guide for public officials to use in making informed decisions that will affect their community.
What is a Land Use Plan?
Multi-disciplinaryapproach to land
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Why Plan?
To ensure effective and efficient allocation of resources.
To achieve balanced land use planning goals and objectives.
To incorporate residents’ vision for the future.
To comply with Article 66B requirements.
Article 66B: MD’s Land Use Enabling Law
What are 66B’s requirements?Update comprehensive plan every 6 years
Public input and reviewConsistency with 1992 Planning Act
Consistency with House Bill 1141
Local Planning Commission Approval
Local Elected Official AdoptionState Review
Timeline of the Comprehensive Plan
20 month timeline10 months – production of 1st draft≈ 12 months – 1st public review14 months – Planning Commission Acceptance
18 months – Planning Commission Approval
20 months – Planning Commission Review and Adoption
How does the Planning Region Relate to the County?
Two Primary Components Of the Comprehensive Plan
Development Philosophy/Vision (example)“Plan for new development in a manner that accommodates projected demand while conserving the natural assets of Planning Region”
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Leads to Comprehensive Zoning PlanForms basis for all Land Use Decisions
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan
Background StudiesSummary of existing conditions and future vision
DemographicsPopulation (age, race, etc.)Employment dataAge
The Elements continued Housing
CompositionMedian ValueAge and conditionAffordable housingSenior housingOwner/renter occupiedVacancies
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Land UseCompositionDevelopment patternsNew developmentLand use changes
Future land use
E.g., zoning implementation, code changes, etc.
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Public Facilities (Infrastructure)Water and SewerSolid WastePolice, Fire, EMS SchoolsLibrariesMedical
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Water ResourcesWater supply demand & limitationsSewer service supply & limitationsSeptic system loadsStormwater run-off & management needs
Impervious coverWater quality considerations
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Recreational ResourcesInventoryImprovementsNeedsRecommendations
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Economic DevelopmentInventoryEmployment scenariosFuture vision/alternative futuresRecommendations
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Transportation
Examines the local & regional transportation network
Assesses transportation needs
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Mineral Resources
Addresses sub-surface excavation activities
Examines other extraction uses
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Agricultural Lands, Forestland and Natural ResourcesPrime forestlandPrime agricultural landsSoils productivityLand conservation programsState Lands
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Sensitive Areas ProtectionStreams, floodplains and wetlandsRare, threatened and endangered species
Forest Interior Dwelling Species Habitat Area
Topography, slopes and soilViewshed protectionWellhead Protection Programs
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ImplementationExplains infrastructure, environmental and other constraints to new development
Discusses the County’s opportunities to balance new development with environmental constraints
Provides recommendations for potential opportunities to address limitations
Public Participation – Your Input
Breakout SessionsDevelopment philosophyNew housing developmentMineral resources and other mining opportunities
Environmental considerationsPublic services (fire, emergency, roads, schools, etc.)
Existing conditions and concerns
Questions?