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Order of Presentation Status Report Elements of Comprehensive Plan 1 - Future Land Use 2 - Transportation 3 - Housing 4 - Infrastructure 5 - Conservation & Coastal Management 6 - Recreation & Open Space 7 - Intergovernmental Coordination 8 - Capital Improvements 9 - Public School Facilities Next Steps
Status Report September 2016 Project Kick Off January 2017 Public input meeting February – June Planning Board Workshops to identify issues July – August Planning Board Workshops to review 8 Elements October Planning Board Workshop to review Future Land Use Element November – December Planning Board Hearing for recommendation to Village Council December – January Village Council Hearing to transmit the Comprehensive Plan to Department of Economic Opportunity for review 3
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan 1 - Future Land Use 6 - Recreation & Open Space 2 – Transportation 7 - Intergovernmental Coordination 3 – Housing 8 - Capital Improvements 4 – Infrastructure 5 - Conservation & Coastal 9 - Public School Facilities Management 4
à{x XááxÇvx 1 - FUTURE LAND USE BALANCE NEIGHBORHOODS AESTHETICS PARTICIPATION SENSE OF PLACE This Element focuses on ensuring that Estero is a community with unique quality of life, distinct character, and diverse housing, economic, recreational, and social opportunities. Thoughtful and careful planning of the physical environment in harmony with the natural environment will help maintain the essence of Estero, the Village with a Vision . 5
à{x XááxÇvx 1 - FUTURE LAND USE BALANCE NEIGHBORHOODS AESTHETICS PARTICIPATION SENSE OF PLACE • Manage the type, location, quality, design and intensity of future land uses • Recognize Estero’s Historic Resources • Ensure opportunities for Public Participation in the land development approval process • Corridor Planning • Bonus density – current ordinance allowing open space funding to achieve bonus density is for Lee County approved projects only • Community Design Sub-Element with design standards for mixed used, commercial, and residential developments 6
Lee County designations Draft Estero designations FUTURE LAND Wetlands; 1 du/ 20 ac Wetlands USE Conservation Conservation DESIGNATIONS Public Parks and Recreation Public Facilities Rural; 0 ‐ 1 du/ac Village Neighborhood 1 Outlying Suburban; 1 ‐ 3 du/ac Suburban; 1 ‐ 6 du/ac Village Neighborhood 2 Urban Community; 1 ‐ 6 du/ac; Mixed Use bonus 10 Overlay ‐ Transitional Mixed Use eligible to qualify for counting gross General Interchange; 8 ‐ 14 du/ac; acreage toward bonus 22 Urban Commercial density Village Center 7
2 - TRANSPORTATION VÉÇÇxvà|ÉÇ INTERCONNECTIONS LINKAGES SAFETY The transportation network is the framework for moving people and goods within the Village. The Village seeks an interconnected transportation network that successfully links residential, commercial and recreational areas safely, economically and efficiently. 8
2 - TRANSPORTATION VÉÇÇxvà|ÉÇ INTERCONNECTIONS LINKAGES SAFETY • Complete streets • Interconnectivity • Key improvements • Transportation options • Roadscapes • Innovation and technology 9
3 - HOUSING [ÉÅxá VALUE & CHARACTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION VARIETY SUSTAINABILITY Estero’s unique character is embedded in the successful, consistent quality of its residential neighborhoods. Core housing principles are aimed at providing an adequate variety of housing which meets the needs of Estero’s existing and future residents consistent with the character of the Village. 10
3 - HOUSING [ÉÅxá VALUE & CHARACTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION VARIETY SUSTAINABILITY • Neighborhood Integrity and Compatibility • Recognition of Historic Housing • Aging and Special Needs Populations • Affordable Housing • Sustainable Strategies • Maintenance of Housing Stock 11
4 - INFRASTRUCTURE fxÜä|vxá SERVICE LEVELS DRINKING WATER SEWER SURFACE WATER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE To ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of the community, the infrastructure element calls for coordination with service providers to deliver high quality water, sewer, drainage, and solid waste services and facilities. 12
4 - INFRASTRUCTURE fxÜä|vxá SERVICE LEVELS DRINKING WATER SEWER SURFACE WATER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE • Water services and supply • Sewer services and conversion from septic • Solid waste • Surface water management • Green infrastructure 13
5 – CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT atàâÜx NATURAL TREASURES COASTAL RESOURCES HAZARD PROTECTION PRESERVATION The Village’s unique natural environment consists of a variety of wildlife and plant communities. A natural treasure and focal point of the community is the Estero River and its tributaries, which lead to the Estero Bay, an estuarine body of water at the Village’s western boundary. The Village puts priority on protection of natural resources while also supporting access to natural areas for residents and visitors in ways that do not compromise the protection of these resources. 14
5 – CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT atàâÜx NATURAL TREASURES COASTAL RESOURCES HAZARD PROTECTION PRESERVATION • Plant and tree preservation and standards for maintenance of private landscaping, green spaces, and trees. • Wildlife preservation • Coastal and river access and quality • Coastal conservation • Resource management and efficiency • Hazard protection 15
6 – RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE _x|áâÜx ESTERO COMMUNITY PARK WATER LINKAGES COORDINATION One of the most significant goals of the Village is maintaining a variety of recreation areas and open spaces to meet the needs of the residents. High quality recreation opportunities and open spaces are desired byVillage residents to provide venues for leisure and greenery within the community. 16
6 – RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE _x|áâÜx ESTERO COMMUNITY PARK WATER LINKAGES COORDINATION • Master planning effort • Connect residents to natural waterways of the Estero River, Estero Bay, and beaches • Connect parks with each other and with destinations via pathways and potential use of the CSX rail corridor and FPL corridor • Coordinate with Lee County, the State,The School District, private developers and other organizations to enhance the existing facilities, including State Parks 17
7 – INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION `tÇtzxÅxÇà ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL ASSETS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS NATURAL RESOURCES The continuous growth, success and endurance of Estero will be the result of proper communication and planning within the Village and across the region.The Village shall coordinate with all appropriate agencies and other entities implementing plans, services, and programs affecting the Village. 18
7 – INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION `tÇtzxÅxÇà ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL ASSETS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS NATURAL RESOURCES • Government agency coordination on planning issues and essential services • Water supply coordination and protection • Optimize resources through coordination with the School District of Lee County & Florida Gulf Coast University 19
8 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS axxwá FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM COORDINATION CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT To maintain a high standard of living, the Village will annually analyze existing conditions and available finances to prioritize and implement capital improvements necessary to maintain adopted level of service (LOS) standards. 20
8 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS axxwá FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM COORDINATION CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT • Levels of Service (LOS) standards • Concurrency management • Public school coordination 21
9 – PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES Xwâvtà|ÉÇ FACILITY PLANNING CAPACITY ONGOING EDUCATION Public schools are an integral part of the community. Through proper planning, the public schools can be situated in the Village as places that nurture, educate and prepare the youth of Estero and provide facilities that benefit Village residents of all ages. 22
9 – PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES Xwâvtà|ÉÇ FACILITY PLANNING CAPACITY ONGOING EDUCATION • Location and development of facilities, including co-location • Coordination of on- and off-site improvements associated with schools • Maintain service levels for current and future needs • Environmental education and opportunities for all ages 23
Next Steps October Planning Board Workshop to review Future Land Use Element November – December Planning Board Hearing for recommendation to Village Council December – January Village Council Hearing to transmit the Comprehensive Plan to Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for review Spring 2018 Village Council Final Adoption after DEO review 24
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