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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?