2015 CLARENDON TOWN PLAN Barbara Noyes Pulling Rutland Regional Planning Commission

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Transportation What types of transportation do you want to encourage and where do you want it?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Transportation Road Maintenance 60.5% satisfied (compared to 75.1% satisfied in 2004) Snow Removal 64.6% satisfied (compared to 89.4% satisfied in 2004) 2014 Town Survey

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Transportation Potential actions: Repair town bridges Establish bike/pedestrian paths Obtain transit service Repair existing paved highways Widen and build up shoulders Install guardrails where deep ditches have been created (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Transportation In connecting land use and transportation efficiency, access management and discouraging new roads in outlying areas were not discussed. Multi-modal transportation was discussed, but could be expanded to include Complete Streets language. Does not consider other modes of transportation when discussing expansion of transportation infrastructure. Complete Streets language could remedy this. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Energy What types of new energy do you want and where do you want them?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Energy What types of renewable energy sources do you support? 108 Solar 84 Hydroelectric 82 Biogas 81 Wind 66 Biomass 9 Do not support renewable energy 2014 Town Survey

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Energy What type(s) of renewable energy development do you support? 67 Need more information 60 Residential or business net metered systems 44 Small commercial projects (less than 1 MW) 38 Medium commercial projects (1 MW to 2.5 MW) 28 Municipal net metered systems 20 Municipal electric car charging systems 16 Large commercial projects (greater than 2.5 MW) 12 I do not support renewable energy development 2014 Town Survey

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Energy “Minimize energy consumption. Reduce reliance on nonrenewable energy sources. Assure that energy development is environmentally neutral and does not impact the health of residents and does not result in a negative impact on property values. “ (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Energy Excellent connection between energy, transportation and land use. Good land use pattern for efficient use of energy. However, a lack of policies and recommendations to encourage the development of renewable energy resources. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Housing How would you describe the state of the town’s housing?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Housing More single family homes 89.3% Less vacation/second homes 52.5% More affordable housing 49.3% More multi-family homes 29.3% (2014 Town Survey)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Housing Recommendations: “Allow the development of affordable housing, which will be harmonious with the character of the community. Encourage the retention of existing housing that is affordable. Coordinate between public and private agencies involved in planning, financing, and developing affordable housing.” (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Housing Recommendations: “Affordable housing should be built in areas most suitable in terms of housing need, environmental impact, employment opportunities, public services, and transportation. Encourage education about housing concerns and the dissemination of information regarding housing programs and funding sources.” (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Housing Land use patterns and public investments support residents’ ability to have safe and affordable housing. No section that encourages housing for the elderly. No discussion of accessory apartments. Expand discussion on health care and elderly services. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Education How should Clarendon plan for the future educational needs of its residents?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Education 51.8% are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with Clarendon schools. Only 14.6% are somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. (Comparison with 2004 survey difficult) (2014 Town Survey)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Education “…Solicit input from the business community regarding its needs for graduates, and provide that input to school officials. Encourage communication and interaction within the community to establish education as a vital interest. Work with local school boards to develop the highest possible educational goals, which are consistent with the long-term needs of students and society.” (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Education “Encourage provision of sufficient and accessible education opportunities to meet the needs of all regional residents…vocational- technical training, adult education, community colleges, home schooling. Support the efforts of local and regional libraries to provide unrestricted access to their facilities and collections for individual and group learning and enjoyment. Look for alternative funding for public education to alleviate the burden on property owners. Assist schools with acquisition of educational grants from state, federal, and private sources.” (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Education The current Town Plan discusses adult education. The Plan could do a better job of addressing educational opportunities other than public education; such as Stafford Tech, CCV, public library, and online. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Child care How would you describe the state of the town’s child care?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Child care More child care centers 70.4% (out of 27 responses) Question was not asked in 2004 (2014 Town Survey)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Child care “There are several licensed day-care centers currently in our Town. We encourage the availability of safe and affordable child care for our residents.” (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Child care No discussion about the availability of child care in relation to the needs of the community. No discussion of how to make child care more available. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Recreation How would you describe the state of the town’s recreation?

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Recreation More recreation facilities % (essentially the same as in 2004) Only 4.88% are very satisfied with town recreation; just 7.10% are very satisfied with town parks (2014 Town Survey)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Recreation “Discourage land uses that would significantly diminish the value and availability of outdoor recreation activities. Support the use of recreation areas for multiple recreation purposes (multiple use management).” Recommendations: Establish Town recreation and picnic area Encourage revitalization of recreation committee Protect undeveloped land in conservation areas (current Town Plan)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Recreation Good job of identifying important recreational areas. Excellent job encouraging development that protects access to recreation. (state Enhanced Consultation)

CLARENDON TOWN PLAN 2015 Thank you for your input!