Master Plan Update

Chapter 213 of the Local Government Code provides that Cities may engage in Comprehensive Planning which may:

include but not be limited to provisions on land use, transportation, and public facilities.

consist of a single plan or a coordinated set of plans organized by subject and geographic area; and

be used to coordinate and guide the establishment of development regulations

Master Plan Update

The current City Sunset Valley Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1995.

The original Master Plan for Sunset Valley was adopted in 1984

Master Plan Update

The following changes have occurred since the plan was last updated:

two new residential subdivisions - doubled the number of housing units in the city;

new retail centers and other businesses have more than tripled the square footage of commercial space in the city;

water service connection with the City of Austin has been established construction of new City Hall and other city buildings acquisition of land for conservation and open space completion of Ernest Robles Way

Master Plan Update

Major sections of current plan:

Goals Design and Site Development Standards and Policies

Development Standards Specific to Non Residential Land Uses

Land Use Districts Existing Land Use Map

Master Plan Update

Design and Site Development Standards and Policies Urban Design and Site Planning Overview

Entries, Lot and Roadway Placement Building Placement

Architectural Style and Building Materials Accessory Structures, Fences and Walls

Transportation Circulation Scenic Streets and Landscaping Public Safety and Community Policing Water Quality and Conservation Topography, Grading and Drainage Energy Conservation Areas Solid Waste Management, Waste Water and Recycling Public Facilities Noise Utilities Parks, Conservation Area and Open Space

Master Plan Update

Development Standards Specific to Non Residential Land Uses Vicinity Site Plan Layout Village Clusters Site Furnishings Architectural Style and Building Materials Facades Auxiliary and Accessory Structures Roofs Paving and Surface Treatment Signage Entries and Circulation Parking Lights Loading Dock Areas Landscaping

Master Plan Update

Examples of possible new sections:

Schools Housing Historical and cultural Telecommunications Re-development

Master Plan Update

Possible Initial Committee actions:

Review existing plan Review other Cities’ Master Plans Inventory all other Sunset Valley planning documents Consider outside consultant services

Master Plan Update

Proposed timelineJune- July 2009 Identify Resources

August- Sept 2009 Input from Council

Planning and Environmental CommitteeConsultant resources

October 2009 Survey

Oct, Nov, Dec 2009 Town Hall Meetings

Jan – Feb 2010 Committee Draft

Revisions/Updates with Council input

March 2010 Present for public hearing and enactment