It Takes A Village.. Preserving Rural Character In Standish A Public Workshop Hosted by Conservation and Open Space Plan Committee & Standish Corner Village Implementation Committee June 12, 2008
Desired Outcomes for Tonight Public: Understand the Goals of the Two Projects Public: Understand the Links Between the Two Public: Keep you engaged in the process Committee: Gain Insight into Your Values & Priorities Committee: Get Clear Direction for Next Steps All: Have a little fun All: Celebrate Comprehensive Plan Successes www.growsmartmaine.org/standish
Agenda OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC WORKSHOP 6 PM to 7 PM 7 PM to 9:15 PM Introduction/Context Small Group Work Reconvene Good Night! 9 PM 9:15 PM
Provide your knowledge of Standish onto the evolving Conservation Map
Example Standish Corner
Implementing the 2006 Comprehensive Plan
Plan Development Growth Pressures Since 92 Plan 73% of New Housing in Rural / Low Growth areas Council Ordered, Citizen Driven, State Regulated 2 ½ years start to finish Extensive outreach effort survey, meetings, committee Results 10 year Vision Statement Goals/Strategies/Priorities/Maps
Most Important Goals 1. Keep Standish rural and taxes low 2. Expand business services and job opportunities for Standish residents 3. Preserve our cultural heritage 4. Protect our natural resources 5. Provide for aging population to stay in Standish 6. Be responsible regional neighbors
Key Strategies to Realize the Vision 1. Encourage 70% of new growth to locate in 4 designated village center areas 2. For growth in rural areas, encourage low impact development while retaining land values 3. Direct housing to village centers Encourage business growth Promote a sense of place Instill community values
Keeping Our Eye on the Prize 1. Council is committed to the Plan 2. Council-appointed Comp Plan Advisory Committee 3. Citizen involvement on new committees 4. Standish is GrowSmart Maine s first Model Town Two Years of Technical Support Focused on Highest Comp Plan Priorities
Significant Progress Since 2006 In Place - Highlights Standish Corner Master Plan Open Space Plan Committee Historical Committee and inventory Roadway and Sidewalk Plans Steep Falls Village Improvements Library Upgrades Accessory Apartments Economic Development Survey Underway Conservation Plan and Open Space Map Land use and zoning changes - Standish Corner Town beach Ball fields, community center and farmer s market
Standish Corner Village Implementation
Standish Corner Village Implementation Key Village Master Plan Goals: Implement Comprehensive Plan, other studies, input from the public and the Committee Create mixed use, interconnected, pedestrian-friendly and village-scaled neighborhoods Create diversity by allowing a wider range of housing types, densities and jobs Protect natural and historic resources Establish zoning and design guidelines to enable the vision for Standish Corner
Standish Corner Village Implementation Exploring / Refining 6 Critical Master Plan Issues: Density & Scale Zoning Boundaries Desired Land Uses Roads & Streetscape Design Guidelines Dimensional Standards
Standish Corner Village Implementation
Standish Corner Village Implementation Fine-tuning the Master Plan s Districts
Standish Corner Village Implementation Next Steps: Understand & Use Tonight s Input Develop & Assess 3 Village Scenarios Public Meetings in October & November Stay Tuned! Adopt a Village Design January 09 Recommend Zoning to Implement Village January to June 09 Work with Ordinance Committee & Council
Village: Visualizing Change Existing Buildings in Standish Corner Three 2D & 3D Models of Possible Development Scenarios
Conservation & Open Space Plan
Conservation & Open Space Plan Committee of 18 Residents diverse cross-section of interests Mission Statement: A Plan with recommendations and priorities for preservation and enhancement of resources Strike the proper balance between landowner rights and the public good Three Focus Areas: Cultural / Historic / Archeological Resources Scenic / Recreation Resources Water & Natural Resources
Conservation & Open Space Plan Most Recent Growth Occurred in Rural Areas (shown in red) Develop Strategies to Minimize its Impact Work in Tandem for Ways to Direct Growth to Village Centers
Conservation & Open Space Plan DRAFT Resources Inventory Cultural / Historic / Archeological Resources Scenic / Recreation Resources
Conservation & Open Space Plan A State Agency Program: Inventory of Resources Technical Assistance Map 2 - High Value Plant & Animal Habitats Rare or Exemplary Natural Communities Rare Plant Locations
Conservation & Open Space Plan Next Steps: Finish Inventory & Analysis Develop Draft Priorities & Strategies Public Meetings in Fall 2008 Stay Tuned! Adopt a DRAFT Plan January 09 Work with Council for Adoption & Implementation
Small Group Discussions
Small Group Discussions Answers Concise and On Topic Everyone has the Chance to Talk Where Your Group Will Be #1: Conference Room, thru Lobby, Bud #2: Lobby, Mitchell #3: Council Chambers, Chris #4: Council Chambers, Judy #5: Kitchen, Bruce