Lower Bois d’Arc

Creek Reservoir

Comprehensive PlanPublic Open House10/14/2015

1. Team introduction

2. Purpose of tonight’s meeting

3. Project scope and schedule

4. Planning 101

5. Vision exercise

6. Breakout groups

7. Open house

agendatonight’s

teamintroduction

DAN SEFKO

FNI Planning

Director

DANIEL

HARRISON

FNI Project

Manager

CHELSEA IRBY

FNI Project

Planner

purposewhat is tonight all about?

To gather input from residents on the

land use and development patterns

within 5,000 feet of the LBCR

To think big and set a vision

projectschedule

comprehensive planPhase 1

zoning regulations

7 months

5 months

Phase 2

- Appoint Zoning

Commission

- Project overview

- Issue identification

- Public agency

meetings

- Public open house

- 2 meetings with zoning

commission to reach

consensus

- Consultant will attend

Commissioner’s Court

meetings to give an

update- Present draft plan to

public

- Listen to public

feedback

- Commissioner’s Court

adopts plan to guide

the zoning regulations

Kick-off Meeting

Public Input

DraftPlan

Open House& Adoption

comprehensive planphase 1

planning 101what is planning?

“Destiny is not a matter of

chance. It is a matter of choice.”

- William Jennings Bryan

health

Vision for the future

Decision-making guide

Guide for future land use

Basis for County policy

Basis for zoning

welfare

safety

&“official policy regarding the

guidance and coordination of the development of land”

planning 101what is planning?

A comprehensive plan is…

we planning?why are

- 5.1 million residents in 2000

- 6.8 million residents in 2015

- Projected to add 2.4 million new residents by 2030

- 9.2 million residents in 2030

population growth75 minutes

“the area within 5,000 feet of where the shoreline of the

Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir would be if the

reservoir were filled to its storage capacity.”

“The areas described by Subsection (a) are subject to

regulation under this subchapter regardless of whether

the construction of an affected lake or reservoir is

complete.”

- Local Government Code Chapter 231

authority from the State of Texas

we planning?why are

Can regulate:

height, number of stories, and size of structures

percentage which can be occupied

size of yard, courts, and open space

population density

location of structures

Placement of water, sewage, parks, and public facilities

Cannot regulate:

manufactured or industrialized homes differently than standard

homes

to avoid unregulated development

we planning?why are

to manage a great resource

- First lake in Texas to be zoned before it’s built

- Protect water quality

- Adds value to the County

we planning?why are

Vision Survey

Use clicker to give

your input.

(Only one response per question)

Do you think the Dallas Cowboys will make the playoffs

this year?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

81%

19%

PRACTICE QUESTION

How long have you lived in Fannin County?

A. Less than 1 year

B. 2-5 years

C. 6-10 years

D. More than 10 years

E. I don’t live in Fannin County

A. B. C. D. E.

3%

14%

7%

66%

10%

Out of the following, which statement do you identify with

the most? “I desire the lake to be…?

A. as open and rural as possible

B. a regional destination filled with recreational uses

C. primarily high-end housing

D. a place with resort or commercial facilities

A. B. C. D.

43%

14%10%

33%

Out of the following, which should be the

most important element when planning

for the lake?

A. Public access to the lake (boat docks, trails, parks)

B. Housing with boat docks

C. Commercial development

D. Ranching and agriculture

A. B. C. D.

33%

37%

0%

30%

A. PUBLIC ACCESS B. HOUSES W/ DOCKS

C. COMMERCIAL D. AGRICULTURE

Out of the following, which residential

type is most suitable for the lake area?

A. Homes on large lots (over 5 acres)

B. Homes on small lots (less than 5 acres)

C. Condos/vacation rentals

D. Mixture of A, B, and CA. B. C. D.

26%

56%

4%

15%

How important is the quality (materials/design)

of residential development around the lake?

A. Extremely important

B. Somewhat important

C. Not important at all

A. B. C.

69%

17%14%

Out of the following, which represents the

level of standards you want to see for non-

residential uses around the lake?

A. Bait shack

B. The harbor (rockwall)

C. Lake Granbury

D. BASS PRO

A. B. C. D.

23%

55%

9%14%

A B

C D

Should non-residential buildings be designed

around a central theme? (look similar in design)

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

79%

21%

Should marinas be allowed around the lake?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only in certain locations

A. B. C.

43%

36%

21%

Should there be public access areas?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

10%

90%

Should there be campgrounds?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

17%

83%

Should there be RV parks?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

17%

83%

Should there be private recreation and parks?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

34%

66%

Trails can be an important element to lake

development. Which of the following

statements do you agree with?

A. Trails should only be in parks and not connected to surrounding development

B. Trails should be developed around the entire lake, where possible

C. Trails should be connected to other parts of the County to create a larger trail network

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

A. B. C. D. E.

31%

10% 10%

38%

10%

Out of the following, what type of

recreation is most important to you?

A. Swimming and beach area

B. Fishing

C. Camping

D. Picnic facilities

E. Trails

F. Passive recreation (bird-watching)A. B. C. D. E. F.

4%

52%

26%

4%4%

9%

A. SWIMMING/BEACH B. FISHING C. CAMPING

D. PICNIC FACILITIES E. TRAILS F. PASSIVE RECREATION

With increased traffic, do any roads need to be improved?

A. Yes

B. No

A. B.

7%

93%

How should the major roads be designed around the

lake? (new and rebuilt)

A. Designed to travel as fast as possible and carry the most traffic

B. Rural, slower speed roads with nice landscaping

C. Road around the lake/shoreline drive

D. I don’t have a preference

A. B. C. D.

7% 7%

28%

59%

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Click to submit

comments,

thoughts, and

ideas!

breakout groups• With your group, use

the land use stickers to

create a Future Land

Use Plan for the area

around the lake

• Each group will

present their work

Lower Bois d’Arc

Creek Reservoir

Comprehensive Plan

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Public Open House10/14/2015