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Home My WebLink AboutSCOPING AGENDA - 08-00292 - Comprehensive Plan - 2020 AdoptionCity Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Elected & Appointed Official Scoping AGENDA 1) Welcome 2) Summary of public meetings and comment received Four Topics: Growth Management Land Use (Housing, Parks & Rec, Open Space, Commercial, Industrial) Infrastructure (Transportation, Sewer, Water, Stormwater, Sidewalks) Economic Development See attached Comment Summary. 3) Discussion: Need for additional public comment, and how to get it Meeting on BYU-I campus Survey distribution - website, newspaper, campus Postcard to all addresses - direct mailer 4) Review Draft Vision Statement A Community Vision Statement is an umbrella statement outlining the community's desired future condition - what the community will look like, how it will function and feel, and what it hopes to work towards. It is the primary guide for us in developing the Comprehensive Plan and its components and touches on all components of city planning. See attached Vision Statement. 5) Next Steps & Next Meeting Another Public Workshop? - TBD Joint C.C. & P.C. Meeting - October 24, 2007 6) Questions/Other Topics? CRSA Contact Information Soren Simonsen, AIA, AICP, LEED Laura Hanson, AICP Managing Principal Project Manager (801) 355-5915 ext. 114 (801) 355-5915 ext. 138 Soren@crsa-us.com Laura@crsa-us.com www.crsa-us.com Project Schedule November Comprehensivepd June Project Kickoff July Research and Scoping August Public Outreach . •--------------------------------------------------------.............. Residential/Commercial Design Standards ..............-----------•--------------------------------------------- August Issue Identification February............... ......................... Additional Public Outreach? ...............................................: September Draft Comprehensive Plan Update November ................................................... Public Hearing November Plan Adoption November Code Diagnosis NOVember Develop Working Definitions December plate Zoning Ordinance ----------------------------------------------- New/Revised Zones . •--------------------------------------------------------.............. Residential/Commercial Design Standards ..............-----------•--------------------------------------------- January Update Subdivion Ordiana February............... Public Hearing.... ...... February _,code Approval/Adoption Public Comment Summary - September 12, 2007 Rexburg Comprehensive Plan Update Public Comment Summary Public Meetings: 32 people attended the meetings — some were city representatives Wednesday August 22, 7:00 — 9:00 pm Saturday August, 25, 9:00 —11:00 am 1) Assets of Community • High skilled workforce • Gateway to the environment, rec, west Yellowstone, sand dunes, fly fishing • Historically a commercial hub • Destinations in BYU-I and temple • Hwy 20 corridor of commerce • Natural resources, Sand Dunes, Snake River, Yellowstone • Need for more hotel/motel — ry parks • Downtown is connected to campus o Students primarily low income, little disposable income o Students make up half of Rexburg population • College and Center Street • Community cooperation business, BYU-I, residents • Art dance, the cultural arts • People come to get away from it all • International base - language 2) Growth Management & Community Character • Reduce dependence on cars • We have a tendency towards sprawl leapfrog development • The inner core dying — we need to stop leap -frogging • Like more traditional development patterns • Pay attention to infrastructure costs! Extending is expensive • Want to see open space preservation along highway, preserve ag land • Land use mix vs. separation - Like village concept as we get older, but often easier to concentrate uses by type especially businesses • Keep major development focused into core of city and revitalize downtown 3) Land Use • Mixed use to bring vibrancy and housing downtown • Life cycle housing within community • Potential business district - Sugar and Rexburg and North at off ramp • Neighborhood commercial • Property west of airport for industrial park • Parks needed especially on hill and on west side • Winter family activities - indoor pool. • Preserve ag land on the western side of City Rexburg Comprehensive Plan Public Comment Summary - September 12, 2007 • Trails - Connections between parks, Trails/paths to schools, Teton River Trail • Historic Preservation • Retain existing businesses in downtown • Revitalize downtown • Need a good library 4) Infrastructure • Infrastructure costs extending is expensive • Pedestrian connections between: parks, schools, University, Athletic fields • Need to make more connection from river corridor to university/downtown • Parking Garages- downtown • Traffic concerns -1200 West, Main, 200 East, 300 East, 700 South, Pioneer Rd. • Hard to get from A to B quickly need some better quick access routes, Need more connectivity • Build on current, historic grid • Develop hierarchy of streets • Alternate transportation modes desired to accommodate different ages, financial means, and mobility levels • Transit: Bus/Shuttle systems, School/city partnership — free system • Work with TRPTA in Idaho Falls 5) Economic Development • Quality of development important • We need to keep businesses here • Retain existing businesses in downtown and encourage new • Themed downtown, i.e. murals? • Need a Costco • Need entertainment and customer service • Factory outlets, outlet mall • More shopping opportunities • Restaurants, sit down, Cracker Barrel, etc • Potential business dist - Sugar and Rexburg and North at off ramp • Jobs: High tech, Idaho National Lab, Computer companies, Vocational training opportunities that is not already provided. Rexburg Comprehensive Plan 2 Rexburg City: Vision Statement Rexburg City is a community that highly values its history of a well-maintained residential community. The preservation of quality of life is of utmost importance to residents and business owners. Rexburg views itself as a city where residents, tourists, businesses, and government come together to create an attractive, safe, and well-maintained community where people are proud to live, learn, work, and recreate. The City recognizes the importance of preserving private property rights. All land use decisions, policies, and procedures should be implemented in such a way that public good and private rights are equally balanced. Rexburg City sees the vital and central purpose of education in the community. Opportunities for collaboration among organizations to expand educational opportunities for the public will be explored and built upon. Leaders of school districts, teachers groups, private schools, and businesses should all work together to consistently improve the quality of education found in Rexburg. At the heart of Rexburg is Brigham Young University -Idaho. The City will seek to increase coordination with BYU-I in order to improve the quality of education for students of all levels. The City is interested in improving the function and appearance of City streets, and increasing the variety of transportation options. The ideal is a transportation system that balances safety, service, community character, and convenience. Rexburg strives to provide a circulation network that accommodates all modes of transportation. Alternatives to the automobile will increase accessibility to those residents and patrons not well served by private vehicles, enrich the community and its neighborhoods, and contribute to the community's quality of life. A network of urban trails is a desire of the City and its residents. A trail system would allow residents, both young and elderly, to easily access the resources of the City without driving. Public places should be linked to residential neighborhoods, the canyons, and commercial areas by a well-maintained trail system and landscaped roadways, so that the community's amenities are noticeable and convenient for visitors and residents. Use of public and/or civic property for trail alignments should take priority, and trail alignments should not require removal of housing units or condemnation of private property. The city is economically sustainable and has vibrant business districts. Rexburg strives to maintain a supportive and friendly environment for these businesses as they help define a significant part of the city's economic base. "Home grown" businesses have been a staple of the community for years, but have difficultly competing against larger retailers. Rexburg values these small, locally owned businesses and is supportive of helping these businesses become a stronger economic force. As the gateway to the Yellowstone area, Rexburg welcomes visitors and tourists and is uniquely situated to build upon tourism as a contributor to its economic base. The City strives to attract businesses that will serve the needs of the residents and tourists, promote the attractive image and appearance of the community, support and increase the general income and prosperity of the City, and complement the City's character as a gateway to this naturally beautiful area The City is interested in ensuring a harmony of land uses, and maintaining existing densities and land use patterns. Residents take pride in their homes and strive to maintain them appropriately. In residential areas, the City desires to increase access to parks and open space, and provide convenient recreational facilities. In commercial areas, the City desires well-maintained, attractive streetscapes with lighting and landscaping, attractive and enduring architecture, restrained use of signs, and landscaped parking areas. Residents and business -owners make individual investments to the community by beautifying their environment through well-maintained homes and businesses. The City is working alongside these stakeholders by beautifying the City and enhancing the City image, especially in gateway areas and activity centers. The City has expressed an interest in creating more permanent open spaces and parks; and protecting those that already exist. Citizens value the variety of recreational opportunities available. Both formal programs and informal recreational opportunities exist, which can be enjoyed by both the very young and the elderly. Parks and playgrounds are scattered throughout the City, and surrounding areas provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Developing attractive, efficient, and affordable housing is always one of Rexburg's central concerns. Planning for future housing needs while maintaining a reasonable level of affordability will help the City to develop a vibrant and sustainable economy, allowing families to enjoy the many amenities of the surrounding region. Residents of Rexburg have chosen to live here because they enjoy the current quality of life, aesthetics, recreational opportunities, mix of land uses, and patterns of development that the City provides. The primary vision of the Rexburg City Comprehensive Plan is to ensure that these qualities are maintained and preserved. ■ ■ 7i (Doo N K `< (D (D D) a N N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M r) m A Co (D rD C L rt O :3 �. a (D rD O Md 3t O3 0 (D m o a3 O n 0. N N 0 S (D O O 3 O 3 0 W. 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