Council Grove Zoning & Planning Committee Final Plan Presentation March 9, 2016

Comprehensive Planning Process Kickoff Steering Committee Appointed May 2015 Data Gathering & Analysis June-July 2015 Community Meetings June, August, and October 2015 Draft Policy Goals & Objectives November 2015 Draft plan released for public review and comment January 2016 Approval and Adoption March 2016

Comprehensive Plan Covers Five Topic Areas 1. Land Use 2. Housing and Neighborhoods 3. Economic Development 4. Downtown 5. Quality of Life

Land Use Goals & Objectives Vision Land use goals consider the current use and potential future uses for identified areas in the Council Grove Planning Area. The Plan should take into consideration a variety of uses including residential, commercial and business, recreational space and areas for potential development. This helps the community’s growth occur in a balanced and strategic way. The plan is explicit in explaining that adopting a future land use map for areas outside of the city does not mean that the city’s building code will be required for those areas.

Land Use Goals & Objectives - Residential 1. Create three new residential zoning districts. Encourage new and infill residential development that is consistent with the existing housing stock in Council Grove and offers more housing options. Implementation Steps: Create a citizen-based zoning committee to help develop new zoning districts. Create three new residential zoning districts. Rural Residential, Single Family/Duplex Residential, and Multi-Family Residential. The intent of the Rural Residential zoning district is to preserve and protect the continued use of rural residences within the 3-mile boundary outside of the city limits. The intent of the Single-Family/Duplex zoning district is to support for the continued use of single-family and duplex residential uses within the city limits and in select areas directly adjacent to the city limits. The intent of the Multi-Family Residential zoning district is to promote development of higher-density residential uses in appropriate areas close to downtown and along Main Street.

Existing & Future Rural Residential and Agricultural

Future Single-Family Residential

Future Medium- Density Residential

2. Protect recreational areas. Identify ways to develop amenities to enhance use of the lakes. Work with the Corp of Engineers to create opportunities to improve amenities at Council Grove Reservoir. Implementation Steps: Create a citizen-based zoning committee to help develop a new cabin & lodging zoning district. Explore replicating the public-private partnership that the U.S. Corp of Engineers is using at Milford Reservoir in Geary County to work with private developers to develop a hospitality lodging use on land adjacent to the Council Grove Reservoir as a means to attract tourism to the area. Identify areas around Council Grove City Lake that would be suitable for additional campgrounds and resorts where City water is available. Land Use Goals & Objectives – Cabin & Lodging

Future Cabin and Lodging

Land Use Goals & Objectives – Semi-Business & Industrial 3. Expand commercial and business zones. Industrial development can attract new and develop existing industries. Implementation Steps Identify locations for a future industrial park as a place for business start-up or relocation.

Future Semi- Business & Industrial

Land Use Goals & Objectives 4. Exercise extra territorial control of land use. By state statute, Council Grove is permitted to exercise land use regulations outside of the city limits for a distance of three miles. Take steps to exercise City control of land uses in the three-mile area outside of the City corporate boundaries. Implementation Steps: Designate the land uses for the area proposed for extraterritorial zoning outside of the city limit boundaries as Rural Residential or Agricultural as a first step in preserving and protecting the existing agricultural and rural residential uses in the area. Create citizen-based zoning committees to help develop new proposed zoning districts outside of the city limit boundaries. Create two new zoning districts – Rural Residential and Agricultural – to protect the uses outside of the city limit boundaries.

Existing & Future Rural Residential and Agricultural

Housing & Neighborhood Goals & Objectives Vision Housing provides safety and comfort and creates a sense of belonging within a community. The importance of housing is why Council Grove is committed to preserving existing housing and encouraging the development of new housing of various types to meet the needs of future residents. These goals and objectives were identified from the community survey results, community meetings, interviews and the trends report. 1. Revitalize, sustain, and enhance existing neighborhoods. 2. Provide opportunities for neighborhood engagement and involvement. 3. Expand housing options and opportunities. 4. Improve the quality of rental housing.

Economic Development Goals & Objectives Vision Create new jobs. Efforts should be on retention of existing businesses, enhancements to the downtown area, attraction of new primary employers and development of tourism. 1. Retain existing business. 2. Identify gaps in retail services. 3. Attract new primary employment. 4. Promote and attract tourism in Council Grove. 5. Support the development and recruitment of a skilled and competitive workforce. Work to retain and attract young people in the community.

Downtown Goals & Objectives Vision The downtown area of any town should be a lively area providing commercial and social opportunities for everyone in the community. Expanding on the historic character and promoting local business, the over visitor experience can be improved. 1. Improve appearance and condition of Downtown. 2. Develop marketing campaigns. 3. Expand the stock of residential or commercial spaces in the area. 4. Create a cohesive and uniform Downtown district that includes the East Main Street and adjacent commercial uses along Union Street.

Quality of Life Goals & Objectives Vision Quality of life goals and objectives attempt to create a range of opportunities for Council Grove residents to feel connected to their community and place. A high sense of quality of life can provide an attractive lifestyle to prospective residents and strengthen the feelings current residents have towards Council Grove. 1. Enhance public parks and existing open spaces. 2. Develop and market existing community assets. 3. Promote and create opportunities for community involvement. 4. Provide opportunities for arts and cultural engagement.

Thank you! Gary Stith, Executive Director Jennifer Jordan, Regional Planning Manager Amelia Lewis, Community Planning Intern