Village of Forsyth COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Community Planning #6 Prepared by:
Vision Statement We envision the Forsyth Community as one which will continue to maintain a small town atmosphere which emphasizes both high-quality and family-focused residential living. This vision will be implemented through Village policy, administration, services, and public interaction. Goals 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: Community Character Natural Resources, Detention & Open Space Infrastructure Economic Development Growth Policies, Annexation & Intergovernmental Cooperation We see Forsyth Village Government continuing to progress in both professionalism and responsiveness. We still strive to continue to earn the respect and confidence of our residents through valued service and effective partnerships. Policy Guidelines
Future Land Use Plan LONG TERM GROWTH CAPACITY MODEL
Future Land Use Plan TARGET GROWTH AREA MODEL
Business Transition Areas Intent: Allow for conversion of residential structures to professional and commercial use, while maintaining the historic and residential character of the structures Ensure adjacent uses are more compatible with each other in terms of type and intensity Proposed Business Transition areas: Traditional core area east of Route 51 Triangle area north of Route 20/Shafer St Area along Clement Ave across from mall Southwest corner of mall
RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES 1.0 du/ac or less 1.1 to 3.0 du/ac 3.1 to 8.0 du/ac 8.1 du/ac or more Future Land Use Plan TARGET GROWTH AREA MODEL
Future Land Use Plan TARGET GROWTH AREA MODEL
Transportation Plan
Community Facilities & Public Infrastructure Plan
Facilities to consider for Forsyth: Spray ground Dog park Skate park Basketball court Swimming pool Community recreation center Forsyth Recreational Facilities COMPARED TO STATE STANDARDS
Park enhancements to consider: Playground Edging Native Plantings Forsyth Park Facilities Inventory
Economic Development Vision Forsyth will nurture a strong, diverse, and self-sufficient economic base Goals 1 2 3 Maintain Forsyth s historic position as a premier shopping, lodging, and entertainment location for Macon County. Encourage job growth that provides options for living and working in Forsyth. Satisfy the full range of housing options while emphasizing the move-up market. Economic Development Plan
Hickory Point Corridor SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Concern for safe access across Route 51 for pedestrians and bikes Tunnel and bridges run high costs More cost-effective solutions: Additional signage Pedestrian safe zones Improved crosswalks including potential pavement colorization Other modern safety techniques Crosswalk Enhancements
Hickory Point Corridor SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Hickory Point Corridor SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Gateway & Directional Signage Hickory Point Corridor SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Gateway Median Enhancements Hickory Point Corridor SPECIAL AREA PLAN
Implementation Plan Plan monitoring and updates Capital improvement program Development regulations Boundary agreements Intergovernmental cooperation Annexation Funding sources
Project Website Project website: www.teskaassociates.com/forsyth
Planning Process Nov.-Jan., 2011/12 Feb., 2012 March, 2012 April, 2012 Tour Staff & Committee Meeting Interviews & Focus Groups Survey Review Vision Regulation Review Draft Future Land Use and Transportation Review Zoning Issues Econ. Development, Parks Review May, 2012 June, 2012 July, 2012 August, 2012 Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan Zoning B Title, Purpose, Parking Regulations Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan Zoning C Additional Zoning Issues Comp. Plan Public Hearing??? Zoning D - Review of Zoning Districts Village Board Comp. Plan Adoption Zoning E Signs