DeWitt Charter Township KICK OFF MEETING - JUNE 26, 2017 OLD HURD - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 DeWitt Charter Township KICK OFF MEETING - JUNE 26, 2017 OLD HURD SCHOOL #1 PHOTO COURTESY OF: http://michiganoneroomschoolhouses.blogspot.com

Introduction • Giffels Webster is a Michigan-based civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm that provides professional services to public, private, and institutional clients. 2

Introduction Our Team: • Rod Arroyo , AICP, Partner • Jill Bahm , AICP, Principal Planner • Mark Lloyd , Principal Planner • Joe Tangari , Associate Planner • Karen Zarowny , Associate Planner • Mark Hansen , BLA, RLA Landscape Architect • Bill Stimpson , PE, Traffic Engineer 3

4 Scope of Work Looking Glass River

5 Comprehensive Plan Update Redevelopment Ready Senior Committee Review and Update Township Ordinances Looking Glass River

What is a Comprehensive Plan? • A Comprehensive Plan is a long-range vision for the future of the community. • It serves as a guide for how the township can become the place it strives to be. • Provides a framework for making big-picture decisions • Guides development in different areas of the community • Promotes and strengths valued community assets, and encourages new partnerships and opportunities 6

Comprehensive Plan Task 1: Kick-off, base maps, website, and meeting June 2017 • Meet with staff to kick off project and review scope, schedules, and related matters • Meet with the Planning Commission and Township Staff • Create a social media plan • Plan Preparation Notices • Data collection & Inventory • Update and assess demographic data • Create base maps 7

Comprehensive Plan Task 2: Public Input Ongoing • mySidewalk • Public Input Survey • Business Survey • Public Open House • Public meetings 8

Comprehensive Plan Task 3: Analysis (what’s working & what needs work) July - September 2017 • Land Use Plan . Provide a preliminary analysis of the Township’s land use strategies, including successes and challenges. • Redevelopment Ready Communities. Principles of the RRC program will be applied. Priority sites for redevelopment will be identified. 9

Comprehensive Plan Task 4: Review Goals and Objectives October – November 2017 • Goals and Objectives . Work with the Planning Commission in reviewing the previous goals, policies, and objectives. Decide what should continue to be applied and if any new elements should be considered. 10

Comprehensive Plan Task 5: Plan Preparation November 2017 – February 2018 • Future Land Use Plan • Implementation Strategies The Future Land Use Map will be updated as part of the Master Land Use Plan – and will reflect the goals and objectives of the other planning documents. 11

Comprehensive Plan Task 6: Distribute Draft to Other Reviewing Agencies February – March 2018 • Assist in preparing for the distribution of the draft plan to surrounding communities and designated agencies and utilities. 12

Comprehensive Plan Task 7: Public Hearing and Adoption March – April 2018 • Prepare notice of public hearing in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act • Present draft Plan at the public hearing. Prepare Resolutions of Adoption. • Assist Planning Commission and Township Board with final adoption procedures 13

Comprehensive Plan Task 8: Plan Prep and Printing May 2018 • Final draft: Prepare document for printing and/or electronic copies on cd. Print complete document for distribution. • Print & Transmit Adopted Plan: Print Comprehensive Plan for final distribution as hard copy and an electronic document in PDF format. Coordinate with township staff to ensure the adopted Plan is distributed in accordance with State law. • Executive Summary: Create an Executive Summary brochure or poster of the Comprehensive Plan. This format provides the Township with an excellent, low-cost method of sharing a concise summary of the Comprehensive Plan document with the public. 14

15 Existing Conditions

Existing Conditions • 14,599 residents in 2015, which is a 2% gain in population since 2010. The Census estimates that as of July 1, 2016, the population has grown to 14,730 . 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Under 5 5-17 18-24 25-34 35-59 60-64 65-74 75+ 2010 2015 16 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • The Township’s population is aging. This trend is consistent with trends across the state and the US. Median Age 2010 Median Age 2015 40.4 41.6 DeWitt Township 38.1 39.1 Michigan 17 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • The Township population in 2015 made up of 5,794 households , with an average of 2.50 persons per household . 2015 Household Population Persons per household 5,794 2.50 DeWitt Township 3,841,148 2.52 Michigan 18 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • The number of housing units in the Township has remained relatively steady from 2010 to 2015. 2010 Housing Units 2015 Housing Units % Change 6,134 6,176 +0.68% DeWitt Township 4,529,680 4,539,838 +0.22% Michigan 19 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • The owner-occupied housing rate in 2015 was 80.8% . The median value of a housing unit during this period was $147,500 . • Median gross rent from 2011-2015 was $735 . 2015 Median Value Median Rent $147,500 $735 DeWitt Township $122,400 $783 Michigan 20 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • Of DeWitt’s residents , 92% have received a high school diploma , and 33% have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher in 2015. 2015 High School Graduates College Graduates 92.0% 33.7% DeWitt Township 89.6% 26.9% Michigan 21 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Existing Conditions • In 2015, over 65% of people 16 years + in the Township were employed . • The median household income was $60,612 . • The average travel time to work was about 20 minutes . 2015 Employment Rate Median Household Income Average Commute DeWitt 65.3% $60,612 20.3 minutes Township 61.3% $49,l576 24.2 minutes Michigan 22 SOURCE: American Community Survey 2015

Over the next few months… • Gather existing conditions information • Gather public input • Continue analysis • Meet with Planning Commission • Public open house (September or October) 23

Related Projects • Senior Committee Framework • Redevelopment Ready Implementation • Review and Update Township Zoning Ordinances 24

Comments and Questions 25