1. Coastal Comprehensive Plan Update
October 25, 2006

2. Background Overview
Governor’s Executive Order resulting from recommendations of Commission for a New Georgia
DCA appointment of broad-based advisory committee, chaired by Commissioner
Launched in August 2005

3. Executive Order Executive Order signed February 2005
Directs DCA to prepare plan by September 2007
Charge:
To outline a vision for Georgia’s coastal area that promotes sustainable future development without compromising the region’s valuable and vulnerable natural environment.

4. CCPAC Composition 35-member CCPAC
Stakeholders from Georgia’s coastal counties – Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh
Three state agencies represented on the committee: DEcD, DNR & DOT.
DCA Commissioner Beatty serves as chair.

5. Committee Retreat – January 2006
Objectives:
Define broad vision for the Coast
Identify most important issues and opportunities facing the Coastal region
Learn from experiences of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
Learn about Coastal Sound Science Initiative
Provide direction on specific plan components and implementation options

6. Draft Vision Statement for 2026
The vision of Coastal Georgia is to be a unique and cohesive region based upon innovation and excellence in all we do to preserve, nurture, enhance and develop our abundant human, natural, historic, cultural and economic resources.

7. Specific Vision Themes
Preservation of natural and cultural resources: restore eco-systems, pristine barrier islands, wildlife, coastal heritage
Transportation: new E-W corridors, alternatives like public transit, ferries, water taxis provide access to coastal resources
Quality growth: mixed use development, walkable communities with public spaces, clustered development
Greenspace and greenways: urban and rural green space
Maintaining diversified economy: revitalize and support traditional uses, new economic hubs with regional flavor
Diversity and social equity: safety, security, family-oriented
Ports expansion: including military
Education: quality education, training and research
Governmental coordination: for service provision and improved water quality

8. CCPAC Prioritized Issues
LAND USE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
NATURAL RESOURCES
TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES and SERVICES
HOUSING

9. Stakeholders Stakeholder and public involvement is a critical element in the comprehensive planning process. A full range of community values and desires must be reflected throughout the process . Potential stakeholders include:
Local elected officials
Local appointed officials (planning commission, etc.) and staff
State and federal government agencies (i.e., Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, King’s Bay Submarine Base, Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center)
Chambers of Commerce/CVBs
Homebuilder Associations
Development Authorities
Environmental organizations
Coastal scientific community
Non-profit organizations
Historic organizations
Regional and Interstate Groups (Florida and South Carolina)
University system and Department of Technical and Adult Education
Cultural and historic resources organizations
Agriculture and silvaculture interest groups
Commercial and recreational fishermen
Local government organizations, including the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)

10. Stakeholders Involvement Techniques
Three rounds of public meetings at all levels, held around the region
Quarterly CCPAC meetings
Technical advisory committees’ meetings held regularly
Community choices surveys
Interested parties lists
Local government interviews
Stakeholder group s
Website
Press releases

11. Priority Plan Implementation Techniques
Guide for State investment in region
Consistency in plans of local governments and authorities
Recommended best development and conservation practices
Consistency in plans of State agencies
Work program of specific action items, responsible parties, costs and timeline

12. Thus far…. 35-member CCPAC appointed and meeting regularly
CCPAC agrees upon prioritized list of issues to be addressed by Plan
Consultant hired to:
Conduct Stakeholder Involvement Process; plan prepared
Create Alternative Development Scenarios
Assess existing local government regulations
Establishment of Local Government Advisory Committee
Draft “Regional Assessment” prepared

13. Maps being prepared include:
Regional land use map
DRIs
Transportation facilities
Land conservation areas
Best management practices list
Web-based local government resource tools
Regional profile excerpted from CGRDC regional plan
Website established with background materials

14. Next steps…. 1st round of Stakeholder meetings October 2006
Next meeting of Local Government Advisory Committee Fall 2006
Next meeting of CCPAC December 2006

15. Director, Office of Planning and Quality Growth
DCA staff
Jim Frederick
Director, Office of Planning and Quality Growth
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Adriane Wood
Project Manager
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