2008-2035 Master PlanCity of Perry

"Planning for Perry’s Future”August 13, 2008

Presentation by Bradley Sharlow and Samara Hamilton

Welcome

What is a Master Plan?

A land use and infrastructure plan that sets forth local goals, objectives, and policies for community growth and/or redevelopment over the next 20-30 years (Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MPEA), 2008).

Required to be updated every five years

MPEA - 2008

“Sec. 7. (1) A local unit of government may adopt, amend, and implement a master plan as provided in this act.

(2) The general purpose of a master plan is to guide and accomplish, in the planning jurisdiction and its environs, development that satisfies all of the following criteria:

a. Is coordinated, adjusted, harmonious, efficient, and economical.

b. Considers the character of the planning jurisdiction and its suitability for particular uses, judged in terms of such factors as trends in land and population development.

c. Will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare.

MPEA - 2008

(d) Includes, among other things, promotion of or adequate provision for one or more of the following:

i. A system of transportation to lessen congestion on streets.ii. Safety from fire and other dangers.iii. Light and air.iv. Healthful and convenient distribution of population.v. Good civic design and arrangement and wise and efficient

expenditure of public funds.vi. Public utilities such as sewage disposal and water supply

and other public improvements.vii. Recreation.viii. The use of resources in accordance with their character

and adaptability.

Chapter-by-Chapter Review:Chapter-by-Chapter Review:

1. Introduction2. Planning Process and Plan

Adoption3. City Description4. Accomplishments Since

Last Plan5. Demographic Information6. Government

Structure/Administration7. Land Use/Zoning8. Municipal/Public Services

9. Schools/Education10. Parks and Recreation11. Library12. Community Activities13. Public Utilities14. Transportation15. Business and Industry16. Goals and Objectives17. Action Plan/ Capital

Improvement Program

Layout of the Master Plan

Planning Process

Development ProcessEmployment Survey: Summer 2007Brainstorming Sessions: September/October

2007Gathering of Information: October 2007 – June

2008Drafting Draft/Master Plan: Nov. 2007 – July 2008Public Comment Period: July 2008 – October

2008Tentative Adoption of Master Plan: October 2008

Accomplishments Since Last Master Plan

City Services New City Hall and Police Station Headquarters (1997). Fire/Ambulance: Development of SSESA Fire/Ambulance: Advanced Life Support New Zoning Ordinance (2004)

Schools New High School (1994) Renovations/Additions to all schools (2004-2006). New Administration Building

Accomplishments cont.

Public Library Advancement in services: high-speed internet, computer training, teen

services, and other programs Merging of the City Library with the CDL

Utility Enhancements Radio-read system: water meters (2003) Water: Iron removal plant (2009) Wastewater: pump station upgrades &

purchase of VACTOR/sewer jet Computer-based mapping system: municipal water and

wastewater/sewer system inventory

Accomplishments cont.

Transportation M-52 (Main Street) reconstruction in 2003 between Bath and

Britton Roads Addition of “welcome signs” along M-52

at the north and south city limits

Community Parks/Activities Development of new park across from

Snyder’s IGA and Perry Elementary (2006) Creation of two annual festivals in 2003-2004 (“Perry Fest” and

“Winter Fest / Mudge Festival”) Development of Parks and Recreation Plan (2008)

Demographics - Population

879

1,2031,370

1,531

2,0512,163 2,065 2,086

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500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2006

Population = 2,086 persons in 2006

Demographics - Households

Dwelling Units = 787 Occupied DUs (Households) = 750Vacant DUs = 37 (4.7%)

2+ Units,121, 15%

Mobile Homes, 4, 1%

One-Unit Structures, 662,

84%

Demographics – Current Trends

Aging Population Age 45-64 increased from 14.8% to 21% between 1990

and 2000.

Decreasing Household Size Average HH size dropped from 2.94 to 2.73 persons/HH

between 1990 and 2000.

Decreasing Family Size Average family size dropped from 3.34 to 3.16

persons/family

Demographics - Employment

Employment: 1,026 total workers in 2007, almost double the amount of workers in 1980

Retail, 213, 21%

Service, 374, 36%

Schools, 223, 22%

Religious/Church, 26, 3%

Other, 114, 11%

City Services, 76, 7%

Demographics - Projections

Projections are based on the 2035 Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI) estimates made for Michigan.

Projections - City of Perry

Year Population Households Employment

2000 2,065 748 729

2007 2,086 800 1,026

2010 2,050 815 1,050

2015 2,100 900 1,100

2025 2,200 1,000 1,300

2035 2,500 1,200 1,500

Goals vs. Objectives quick review

GOAL OBJECTIVEMeaning: The purpose toward which

an endeavor is directedSomething that one’s efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; target

Time Frame: Long term Short term

Measure: Cannot be measured Can be measured

Example: I want to achieve success in the field of genetic research and do what no one has ever done

I want to give you the thesis on genetic research within this month

Type: Intangible Tangible

Action: Generic action Specific action

Plan: Broad plan Narrow plan

Action Plan

Definition: A specific method or process to achieve the

results called for by one or more objectives.

Government Structure/ Administration

Goal: Coordinated planning between City and its neighbors

Action: Development of Southwest Shiawassee Regional Planning Authority Quarterly meetings will facilitate

communication on major issues, activities, and plans within each community

City Ordinances

Goal: Review current ordinances

regularly to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations

Action: City Council to review

Ordinances annually.

Planning Commission updates to be addressed in early 2009.

Land Use/Zoning

Goals: Development and maintenance of Master Plan Maintain Zoning Ordinance and zoning maps

which support the Plan SMART Growth Support development of multiple-family housing

units Provide opportunities for commercial/industrial

growth Address parking concerns within Downtown

area Aesthetics

Land Use/Zoning

Future Land Use

Increased opportunities for commercial and light industrial development along Lansing Road

Greater commercial development along M-52 both north and south of the downtown

Increased opportunities for mixed use development and occupancy in the Historic Downtown Business District

Increased residential opportunities in SW portion of City limits (S of Bath; W of M-52)

Increased opportunities for multi-family dwelling units along Britton Road

Questions and Answers

Municipal/ Public Services

Goals: Development of a new public safety services

facility Continue to support joint 911 Emergency

efforts for Police, Fire, and Ambulance with neighboring communities

Action: Feasibility Study

Police

Goals: Purchase an additional squad

car Purchase new radios To be equipped with AED’s Fully-Equipped Trained Reserve

Program Department to be equipped with

patrol rifle Develop a central organization

for Police service

Police cont.

Actions: Squad car replaced in 2009-2010 budget

year Radios to be purchased in 2009 AED purchase in progress (to be completed

in 2009) Fully-Equipped Reserve Program in

progress (to be completed in 2009)

Fire/Ambulance

Goals: 75 ft. aerial truck replacement Additional full-time staffing Third ambulance

Action: Aerial truck to be budgeted for Full-time staffing project in progress Third ambulance purchase in progress

Refuse Collection

Goal: Development of a recycling and composting

program

Action: Research feasible options which

make sense for community as a whole

Current options Curbside recycling pick-up service Recycling drop-off

Composting education

Education/Schools

Goals: Explore locations for a new or additional Elementary

School Expand vocational educational opportunities Coordinate with local universities/colleges to

integrate curriculum Increase number of affordable opportunities in higher

education Develop study researching development of possible

satellite college campus

Education/Schools cont.

Action: Build new elementary

school

Consult with local universities and colleges in order to get buy-in and commitment to offer opportunities for students in the Perry area

Parks and Recreation

Goals: Expand parks and recreational activities/opportunities in

the area

Objectives: ADA accessibility at City parks Recreational/picnic spaces at existing parks Skate park Nature trails for walking/biking Disc golf course

Parks and Recreation cont.

Objectives continued: Additional athletic fields Outdoor amphitheatre Tennis courts at Jubilee Park Fishing/skating pond Community Center Community swimming pool Veterans Park

Library

Goals: Stable long-term funding Expand facility Increase parking Maintain/Expand services

Action: Support the CDL in researching options to expand

facilities and services

Community Activities

Goals: Provide opportunities for residents and workers in the

community to gather together for entertainment and other common purposes

Increase children and youth programs

Actions: Continue to promote Perry Fest and other community

activities Development of local volunteer non-profit (501 C3)

Performing Arts Support Group

Utilities - Water System

Goals: Continued upgrades to the water distribution

system Replace remaining 2-4 inch diameter water mains

with 8 inch mains Well exploration study Completion of the Iron Removal Plant

Action: Continual annual review of water system Operation of the Iron Removal Plant in 2009

Utilities - Wastewater System

Goals: Continued maintenance of the sewage pump

stations Replace lagoon liners

Actions: Annual review of the stations Liners to be replaced during Spring/Summer of

2011 Practice preventative maintenance procedures

Utilities - Stormwater Drainage

Goals: Provide adequate storm drainage for the entire

City Development of a comprehensive computer-

based mapping system to provide inventory of storm sewers, manholes, and catch basins

Actions:

Prepare a drainage study Creation of the mapping system

Utilities - Basic Public Utilities

Goals: Provide and improve the quality of services for our

telephone, cable, and internet Provide wireless internet options throughout the

region

Actions: Solicit existing vendors as well as recruit new

providers to offer additional service options To expand availability of wireless internet throughout

Perry area

Transportation – Local Roads

Goal: Continue to upgrade street drainage facilities along the local roads, pave existing gravel roads, and extend curbed streets into all residential areas

Actions: Development of a special assessment

program Continue with the annual paving program to

maintain street integrity

Transportation - Highways

Goals: Improve accessibility along M-52 through the City during peak

periods

Action: Coordinate traffic study with MDOT to research the need for traffic

signals Coordinate with MDOT to study expansion of the I-69/M-52

Interchange

Transportation – Traffic Volume Projections (2035)

Transportation – Non-motorized

Goals: Improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists “Walk-able” community Schools: Increased pedestrian accessibility and

safety measures

Actions: Coordinate with SCRC to develop sidewalks and

bike lanes along Bath and Britton Rd. Develop sidewalk construction program Implement traffic-calming measures (i.e. raised

cross walks) near schools

Transportation - Transit

Goals: Increase transit

opportunities for the Perry area

Continued coordination with transit providers

Transportation - Transit

Actions: Coordinate with SATA

to develop a collaborative plan with Lansing area transit agencies to link transit services to and from Perry to Lansing

Business and Industry

Goals: Increase parking for HDBD (Historic Downtown

Business District) Encourage influx of family-style restaurants and

hotels/motels To support regional opportunities for commercial

and light industrial development Attract business meetings, conferences, and large

gatherings To provide support for agricultural and farming

industry for our neighboring communities

Business and Industry

Actions: Perform needs study to

assess parking availability in HDBD

Encourage development of family-style restaurants and hotels/motels

Develop a conference center/banquet facility for meetings/special events

Expand commercial agricultural outlets

Areas Under Development

Maps of the City: Zoning, future land use,

soils, water, wastewater, storm water drainage.

Future Land Use PlanFinal Goals and ObjectivesAction PlanCapitol Improvement

Program

Thank you

Participants in the Development of the Master Plan

Planning Commission members: John Plowman, Carol Sanford, David Shirey, Mindy Galbavi, Bradley Sharlow, Greg Wekwert, and Samara Hamilton

Mayor Ross DeLau City Council Members: Thomas Chaput, James Huguelet,

Mark Landers, Christine Tobias, Greg Wekwert, and Terry Wood

City Hall Staff and Department Heads: Judy Guenther, Jo Ann Velting, Devin Miller, Chuck Mudge, Kyle Bawks, and Guy Hubbard

Others: Julie Chrisinske, Jackie Hurd and Perry School Board, Larry Alpert and SATA Board, Jim Martin, Dori Boertman, and Dan Lewis

Questions and Answers