Community Open House March 26 th, 2018

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1 Community Open House March 26 th, 2018

2 Open House Agenda 1. Overview of Planning Process What we heard 2. Future Land Use Policy 3. Priority Growth Areas 4. Plan Elements Making it happen

3 What is a Comprehensive Plan? - Vision - Guidance for decisions - Basis for regulations

4 Open House Agenda 1. Overview of Planning Process What we heard 2. Future Land Use Policy 3. Priority Growth Areas 4. Plan Elements Making it Happen

5 Overview of Planning Process

6 Planning Process Fully incorporated into the Comprehensive and Downtown Plans Posted on the project website

7 Planning Process What we heard Top Three Assets 1. Quality of life 2. Parks and trails 3. Tourism draw Top Priorities 1. Strengthening downtown as a destination 2. Growing local businesses 3. Improving/increasing active transportation

8 Planning Process Land Use Development Principles

9 Planning Process Land Use Development Principles

10 Open House Agenda 1. Overview of Planning Process What we heard 2. Future Land Use Policy 3. Priority Growth Areas 4. Plan Elements Making it Happen

11 Future Land Use Policy Planning for growth

12 Future Land Use Policy Planning for growth 2040 projected population 5,064

13 Future Land Use Policy Planning for growth Flood constraints

14 Future Land Use Growth Opportunity Areas 1. 2nd Avenue SE Area 2. Dyersville East Road 3. North Residential Extensions 4. Western Beltline Road 5. Tegeler Pond Area 6. Western Dyersville 7. Highway 20 South

15 Future Land Use Map Generalized map Land use fuzzy lines Not a zoning map

16 Open House Agenda 1. Overview of Planning Process What we heard 2. Future Land Use Policy 3. Priority Growth Areas 4. Plan Elements Making it Happen

17 Future Land Use Development Growth Areas Common Development Features Contiguous development patterns Land use transitions and compatibility Mixed-use areas Transportation connections Greenway preservation

18 Areas for Growth 2 nd Avenue SE Area Big Ideas: Mixed-use neighborhood Medium density residential core and near Beckman High School Higher density residential near commercial/industrial areas Major street extensions within development 12 th Avenue extension to Dyersville East Rd. Short-term to 2 nd Ave SE Long-term to Dyersville East Road

19 Areas for Growth Dyersville East Road Big Ideas: General urban residential focus Mixed-use node for neighborhood commercial/services Street connection south to 2 nd Avenue SE Reserve eastern agriculture/open space uses Separation from Field of Dreams to preserve rural character

20 Areas for Growth North Extensions, Beltline Road Big Ideas: Maintain rural residential character on NW General urban residential growth from existing streets Urban reserve along 2 nd Street NE for potential future growth past th Avenue NW extension Beltline Road extension, bridge to X49

21 Areas for Growth Tegeler Pond, Western Dyersville Big Ideas: Direct low density residential development to areas north of 12th Avenue SW and east of X49. High density residential node along Field of Dreams Way, next to elementary Commercial and industrial growth along X49 and facing Highway 20 Mixed-use corner Extend street connections to tie 12th Avenue SW into 6th Avenue SW. Complete a bridge connection of 7th Street SW to 1st Avenue W. Maintain streets to support pedestrians and bicyclists.

22 Areas for Growth Highway 20 South Big Ideas: Continued industrial growth to west and along the interchange Medium density residential to general urban residential along east greenway Commercial land uses to buffer residential areas from Highway 20. Ensure a loop street system for development Compatibility requirements between development and Highway 20: Buffering setbacks Landscaping Development design

23 Open House Agenda 1. Overview of Planning Process What we heard 2. Future Land Use Policy 3. Priority Growth Areas 4. Plan Elements Making it Happen

24 Element Review: Transportation Transportation Principles: Greenway Trail Connections Create connections Promote character Focus on destinations Maintain existing network Beltline extension to X49 and Bridge Beltline to 7 th Street Bridge Trail to Field of Dreams 12 th Ave to Dyersville East Rd Connection 12 th to 13 th Ave Bridge Trail Connections to Businesses

25 Element Review: Transportation Transportation Actions Bridge construction Street connections Sidewalk provision Trail development and connections Action Example: Bridge Construction 1. Beltline to 7 th Street th to 13 th Avenue 3. Beltline to X49 4. Candy Cane to Westside Park

26 Element Review: Parks Park Actions Enhance existing parks Provide parks in growth areas Preserve greenways and natural areas Connect trails (transportation) Pursue implementation and funding sources

27 Element Review: Community Development Community Development Actions Build partnerships to create affordable housing Invest in all infrastructure types Create a community marketing plan Grow by creating neighborhoods

28 Element Review: Economic Development & Tourism Economic Development & Tourism Goals/Actions Prioritize Downtown Create a business friendly community Support innovation and entrepreneurship Proactively expand the economic base Promote a high quality of life Support and leverage tourism opportunities 1. Highway 20 Industrial Park 2. Highway 20 west 3. Highway 20 south 4. Field of Dreams 5. Downtown

29 Element Review: Community Character Community Character Actions Examples of green streets Greenway preservation Stormwater management Green streets (tree diversity, buffered sidewalks) Gateways and wayfinding Community corridor enhancements Maintain good neighborhood design Destination enhancements

30 Element Review: Public Facilities & Infrastructure Public Facilities & Infrastructure Actions Ongoing Maintain level of service Enable and support growth Program capital routine maintenance Address New Development Extend utility service with growth Implement stormwater management practices On the Horizon (>5 years) Emerging renewable energy sources solar, wind Continuing improvements to City Hall Addressing Library space needs Addressing Public Works storage facilities

31 Element Review: Implementation Implementation Actions Bi-annual action program Bi-annual evaluation Plan support (identify funding sources)

32 Future schedule 1. Comment period (to be posted on website) 2. Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing 3. City Council Public Hearing Send Comments and Questions!

33 rdgusa.com/sites/dyersville THANK YOU!