Delaware County HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Monday, June 20, 2016 Delaware County Planning Department
Preservation Plan Today s Agenda Need for a Comprehensive Plan (including Preservation) Planning Process & Task Force Role Outline of Preservation Plan County History Pilot Inventory Goals and Policies Public Outreach Feedback Activity
Preservation Plan Task Force Members Kenneth Zitarelli - Secretary, Delaware County Planning Commission Jayne Garrison - Ex-Officio Chair, Delaware County Historical Society Richard Paul - Chairman, Delaware County Heritage Commission Raymond Peden - Member, Delaware County Heritage Commission Karen Micka - Member, Delaware County Heritage Commission Doug Humes - Member, Delaware County Historic Preservation Network Bruce Dorbian - Director of Planning and Development, Marcus Hook Borough
The Need for a Comprehensive Plan PA Municipalities Planning Code: As defined by Act 247, a County comprehensive plan is...a land use and growth management plan...which establishes broad goals and criteria for municipalities to use in preparation of their comprehensive plan and land use regulations. A comprehensive plan for a County or municipality shall include a Plan for the protection of natural and historic resources. And, In addition to any other requirements of this act, a county comprehensive plan shall.identify a plan for historic preservation Delaware County 2035: Land Use Framework plan developed in 2013 Additional Component Plan elements are being developed to build on the objectives and policies of this central document
Delaware County 2035 Delaware County 2035 Land Use Framework Plan (2013) Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan (2015) Economic Development Plan (Under Development) Historic Preservation Plan (Under Development) Transportation Plan (Under Development) Housing Plan (Future)
Delaware County 2035 Character Areas and Central Places
Preservation Plan Planning Process Draft Content Collect Information for Pilot Inventory Develop Objectives and Policies Present Progress to Task Force Revise as appropriate Municipal Open House Meetings Public Open House and Survey Confirm Policies and Objectives/ Confirm Survey if needed Present Final Draft to Task Force Revise as Appropriate Public Presentation and Comment Period Plan Adoption
Preservation Plan Role of Task Force Understand general opinion of Delaware County s historic character Review and contribute to summary of Delaware County History Contribute analysis of resources from Pilot Inventory Guide ideas for the policy recommendation section of the Preservation Plan How general public prioritizes historic resources How to promote general awareness of resources Prioritize protection for different resources Review the draft and final Preservation Plan Attend 2-3 working sessions, plus possible additional presentations to the public
Preservation Plan Outline of Chapters Chapter 1: Introduction Justification for plan, background, and benefits. Chapter 2: County History Outline of the History of Delaware County, regional development patterns. Chapter 3: Preservation Progress Overview of preservation planning in the County to date, partners, and threats. Chapter 4: Historic Resources Overview Delaware County s historic resources, pilot inventory, analysis of resources. Chapter 5: Objectives and Policies Delaware County Preservation Vision Statement/mission, goals, policies, and action items. Appendices
Chapter 1 Introduction PA Municipalities Planning Code: A comprehensive plan for a County or municipality shall include a Plan for the protection of natural and historic resources. And, In addition to any other requirements of this act, a county comprehensive plan shall.identify a plan for historic preservation. Delaware County 2035: Additional Component Plan elements are being developed to build on the objectives and policies of this central document.
Chapter 2 County History The Land: County History The People: Major Demographic Patterns The Places: Municipal History Includes Architectural History, Municipal Genealogy, Where are we now? 1682-1849 English Colonial Vernacular 1920 s Commercial Block or strip Tudor Revival 1850 s- early 1900 s Early Gothic Greek Revivals Victorian residential 1920 s- 1959 Craftsman, Bungalow, Art Deco Ranch Split Levels International Style
Chapter 3 Preservation Progress Municipal Efforts Preservation Toolbox Preservation Efforts of Delaware County Municipalities 23% 50% 6% 13% 8% Historic Commission Stand Alone Ordinance Zoning Overlay Act 167 HARB Historical Society
Chapter 4 Historic Resources Pilot Inventory Efficient use of time and resources Cross-section of County resources Inclusive for all municipalities Based on Delaware County 2035 Planning Areas National Register Resources County-Owned Resources Analysis National Register Resources in Delaware County 10% 2% 56% 24% 8% NR Resources NR Districts NRE Resources NRE Districts NR Landmarks
Chapter 5 Objectives and Policies Objectives: 1. Maintain Historic Character of Planning Areas 2. Encourage Investment in the Historic Resources of Planning Areas 3. Promote Delaware County History Delaware County 2035 Land Use Policies that Encourage Historic Preservation LU 1.7 Protect and restore historic, natural, and cultural resources. LU 2.3 Encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stock to improve the stability and character of neighborhoods. LU 2.5 Support adaptive reuse, infill development, and brownfield redevelopment appropriate to the surrounding character. LU 2.7 Protect and restore historic and cultural resources to encourage revitalization and enhance community character. LU 3.4 Support land preservation efforts to enhance quality of life and increase economic opportunities. LU 4.7 Identify and promote open space preservation and conservation techniques that protect natural resources such as natural areas, historic landscapes, vistas, farmland, soils, and wetlands. LU 4.8 Encourage preservation of open spaces in developed areas for passive neighborhood uses, visual relief, scenic value, and buffering purposes. LU 5.1 Encourage infill development and redevelopment compatible in use, scale, and intensity. LU 5.7 Preserve historic resources to maintain and enhance the identity and viability of Centers. LU 6.5 Protect cultural and historic resources, such as scenic neighborhoods and open space assets along corridors to serve as anchors and catalysts for new development and activities. (Delaware County Planning Department 2013)
Preservation Plan Public Outreach How does the public Prioritize historic resources? Use historic resources? Value historic resources compared to other resources? Understand the history of Delaware County? Possible opinion survey to influence future goals and policies
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