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Town of Pines Draft Comprehensive Plan Town of Pines Draft Comprehensive Plan October October 16, 2013 16, 2013 Agenda: Review of Comprehensive Planning Process so far Review of Comprehensive Planning Process so far Vision, Goals & Objectives Land Use Plan Transportation Plan Parks & Open Space Plan Utiliti Pl Utilities Plan Subarea Plan Options

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Page 1: Town of Pines Draft Plan OctoberOctober16,16, Agenda · & Mount Baldy to improve safety and reduce O traffic congestion. 1.4 Reduce speeding and truck traffic on US‐ 12 to enhance

Town of Pines Draft Comprehensive PlanTown of Pines Draft Comprehensive PlanOctoberOctober 16, 201316, 2013

Agenda:•Review of Comprehensive Planning Process so farReview of Comprehensive Planning Process so far•Vision, Goals & Objectives•Land Use Plan•Transportation Plan•Parks & Open Space PlanUtiliti Pl•Utilities Plan

•Subarea Plan Options

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What have we learned from public input f ?S so far?•The people of Pines like that their Town is small, quiet, and peaceful and would like it to stay that way

SU and peaceful and would like it to stay that way.

•They would like the Town to be cleaner, have less truck traffic, and more places to eat.R , p

•They are not interested in welcoming big, noisy, polluting industries. V•Residents would like to return to a full‐service, financially sustainable Town.E•Any new development must fit into the desired characteristics for the Town; small, quiet, clean, peaceful.

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The Town of Pines today?SSURVEY

20 years from now?20 years from now?

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What do you like most about the Town?SSURVEY

Least?Least?

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What do you think is missing from the T ?S Town?S

URVEY

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What one thing would you change?S y gS

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Not change?Not change?

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What are the priorities for the Town?S What are the priorities for the Town?SURVEY Primarily Related to US 12 Corridor

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Vision Statement:Vision Statement:Vision Statement:Vision Statement:

Th T f Pi i f l dThe Town of Pines is a peaceful and sustainable duneland small‐town where residents enjoy a safe, healthy and beautiful communityhealthy, and beautiful community and visitors are welcomed to take onon pleasure in the town’s recreational amenities.Visio

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Goal 1:  Ensure residential quality of life. 

Goal 2:  Protect and enhance the natural environment.

Goal 3:  Increase economic development in a way that balances residents’ and visitors’ needs.

G l 4 P id i f d i lGoal 4:  Provide infrastructure and essential services that will increase quality of life for residents and spur economic growthals

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residents and spur economic growth.

Goal 5: Encourage intergovernmental cooperation.Goa

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Goal 5:  Encourage intergovernmental cooperation.GG

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Goal 1:  Ensure residential quality of life. Objectives: ve

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1.1 Establish and enforce sensible land use designations and policies that protect existing residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses.ct

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uses. 

1.2  Promote housing options that meet the needs and desires of people throughout their life‐cycle (from young adults to seniors) to retain existing and attract new residentsbj

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retain existing and attract new residents. 

1.3 Identify public and, or private mass transit options for serving the National Park and Mount Baldy to improve safety and reduce &

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traffic congestion. 

1.4 Reduce speeding and truck traffic on US‐12 to enhance safety, promote livability and strengthen the Pines’ small town character. als &

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1.5 Upgrade existing community recreational facilities to expand access and choices for healthy living as well as improving aesthetics and environmental learning and appreciationGoa

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and environmental learning and appreciation. GG

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Goal 2:  Protect and enhance the natural ves

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environment.Objectives: 2.1  Manage pollution from landfill, road ct

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beds, and other sources (surface and subsurface) in the safest, most expeditious way possible. 2 2 Conserve and improve the functionbj

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2.2  Conserve and improve the function of existing wetlands as green infrastructure, integrated habitat and important community amenities. &

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2.3  Preserve and maintain existing woodlands and sensitively guide their potential development towards 

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compatible recreational uses. 2.4  Develop access to natural features in a sensitive and sustainable manner. Goa

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Goal 3:  Increase economic development in a way that balances residents’ and visitors’ 

dves

ves

needs.

Objectives: 

3.1  Create a physical environment that ctiv

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p ywill support appropriate business growth in targeted areas along US‐12 and US‐20. 

3.2  Incentivize desirable business growth bjec

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gto provide necessary goods and services, jobs and investment opportunities. 

3.3  Capture a greater share of visitor & O

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p gspending in region to strengthen local business performance and improve economic sustainability.als &

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3.4  Improve the Town’s image within the region and among visitors to enhance real estate values, grow tourism, and strengthen community prideGoa

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strengthen community pride. GG

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Goal 4:  Provide infrastructure and essential services that will increase quality of life for ve

sves

residents and spur economic growth.

Objectives: 

4 1 Ensure that all residents and businessesctiv

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4.1  Ensure that all residents and businesses that desire municipal water and sewer service are provided with access. 

4.2 Improve streets and trails in a contextbjec

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4.2  Improve streets and trails in a context sensitive manner to improve accessibility, safety and community character. 

4.3  Establish parameters for the desired & O

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performance and character of state and county roadways within the town. 

4.4  Create the required boards and als &

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commissions for planning and utilities that will make the Town eligible for outside funding for infrastructure improvements and other amenities. Goa

Goa

GG

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Goal 5:  Encourage intergovernmental cooperation.ve

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Objectives: 

5.1  Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities for firect

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with neighboring communities for fire and/or police service. 

5.2  Strengthen working relationship with National Park Service to improvebj

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National Park Service to improve integration between the Town of Pines and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. 

5 3 Clarify county jurisdictions for Porter& O

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5.3  Clarify county jurisdictions for Porter and LaPorte County services. 

5.4  Increase Town’s involvement in County and regional planning effortsals &

als &

County and regional planning efforts. 

5.5  Build a relationship with the regional tourism bureau that will result in meaningful assistance to the TownGoa

Goa

meaningful assistance to the Town. GG

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Findings:bl l dComparable Local Budgets 

Unit Name2013 Certified 

Budget  2013 Certified Levy 

2013 Certified Net Assessed 

Value 2013 Certified Gross Tax Rate g y

PINES 242,347  102,593  23,959,111  0.4282 

BEVERLY SHORES 997 874 799 131 174 026 836 0 4592BEVERLY SHORES 997,874  799,131  174,026,836  0.4592 

DUNE ACRES 420,951  320,618  100,255,764  0.3198

MICHIANA SHORES 141,861  97,859  109,339,939  0.0895

LONG BEACH 1,471,327  1,141,419  476,186,446  0.2397

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Assessment Market FactorsAssessment Market Factors• Pines .9713• Beverly Shores 1.0417• Dune Acres 1.7003• Ogden Dunes 1.0809

• The Market Factor is determined by the properties sold in recent years compared to their replacement cost less depreciation.

• A factor above 1.00 show that the properties sold for a little bit more than the assessment process measured typically.M diff f ff h k f i l di• Many different factors can effect the market factor including construction costs in the market, market location, school system, or its reputation.

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S • Current yearly budget for the Town isFindings

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Current  yearly budget for the Town is $242,347

M f d t hi thM

• More funds are necessary to achieve the Vision and Goals.

MA

Potential approaches:• Increase assessed valueA

RIncrease assessed value

• Increase number of businesses and fees RY

that capture visitor spending 

Stat s q oY • Status quo

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S Increase Assessed Value:SU • Increase assessment on existing assets

M • Utilize vacant and underutilized commercial parcels for business 

MA

development

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• Increase residential density, starting with vacant housing units and buildable vacant 

l (41 t it d b t 275RY

parcels (41 vacant units and about 275 vacant buildable parcels)Y

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S Increase appropriateSU

Increase appropriate business growth and fees:

M • Broaden property tax base to increase revenue from businesses

MA

revenue from businesses

• Increase number of visitors to US‐12 AR

corridor

• Capture tourist dollars in the TownRY

• Capture tourist dollars in the Town

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S Status quo:SU

Status quo:• No police, minimal/no code enforcement

M • Population continues to decline

MA

• Tax revenues diminish further

• Existing services likely cutAR

• Existing services likely cut

• Town potentially unincorporates to RY

p y pbecome part of Porter County or is incorporated by neighboring communitiesY p y g g

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S Preferred:SU

Preferred:• Improve core community services, including maintenance, ordinance enforcement and water

Mmaintenance, ordinance enforcement and water

• Reinforce quaint, small town character

MA

• Resolve environmental challenges

AR

• Don’t rely solely on homeowners to foot the bill

• Focus on US 12, 20 and IN 520 corridors forRY

Focus on US 12, 20 and IN 520 corridors for infrastructure enhancements and redevelopment

E t bli h t hi t i l t thY • Establish partnerships to implement the program

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Potential Scenarios:T R t t th A dTax Rates stay the same, Assessed 

Valuation increaseIncrease of Assessed Valuation

Town Budget by Fund Current $1M $2M $5MTown Budget by Fund Current $1M $2M $5M

General $   156,347  $   159,336  $   162,325  $   171,292 

LR&S $ 30 000 $ 30 000 $ 30 000 $ 30 000LR&S $     30,000  $     30,000  $     30,000  $     30,000 

MVH $     52,000  $     53,293  $     54,586  $     59,465 

CCI $ 4 000 $ 4 000 $ 4 000 $ 4 000CCI $        4,000  $        4,000  $        4,000  $        4,000 

$   242,347  $   246,629  $   250,911  $   264,757 

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Economic Impact AnalysisEconomic Impact Analysis

Total Bldg. Area Total Assessed 1 Type

g(s.f.) Parcel Area (Ac.) Valuation

2 Tourism Retail 20,000 9.5 1,791,000

3Neighborhood Commercial 10 000 4 1 1 052 2003 Commercial 10,000 4.1 1,052,200

4 Commercial Retail 2,000 4.4 471,200

5 Commercial Retail 2,000 3.3 425,000

Totals 34,000 21.30 3,739,400

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Addresses Objectives:

1.1 Establish and enforce sensible land use designations and policies that protect existing residential

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3.1 Create a physical 11

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Addresses Objectives:

1.4 Reduce speeding and truck traffic on US‐12 to enhance safety, promote livability andlivability and strengthen the Pines’ small town character. 

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USUS‐‐12 Future Cross12 Future Cross‐‐Section, Option 1Section, Option 1

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USUS‐‐12 Future Cross12 Future Cross‐‐Section, Option 2Section, Option 2

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ININ‐‐520 Future Cross520 Future Cross‐‐SectionSection

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USUS‐‐20 Future Cross20 Future Cross‐‐SectionSection

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Addresses Objectives:

1.5 Upgrade existing community recreational facilities to expand access and choices for healthy living as well as improving aesthetics and environmental learning and appreciation. 

2.2  Conserve and improve the function ofimprove the function of existing wetlands as green infrastructure, integrated habitat and important community amenities. ksks 2.3  Preserve and maintain existing woodlands and sensitively guide their potential development towards 

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compatible recreational uses. 

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Addresses Objective:

4.1  Ensure that all residents and businesses that desire municipal water and sewer service areee sewer service are provided with access. 

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Addresses Objectives:

4.1  Ensure that all residents and businesses that desire municipal water and sewer service areee sewer service are provided with access. 

3.1  Create a physical environment that will er

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support appropriate business growth in targeted areas along US‐12 and US‐20. 

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Addresses Objectives:

4.1  Ensure that all residents and businesses that desire municipal water and sewer service areee sewer service are provided with access. 

3.1  Create a physical environment that will er

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support appropriate business growth in targeted areas along US‐12 and US‐20. 

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3.2  Incentivize desirable business growth to provide necessary goods and 

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Addresses Objectives:

4.1  Ensure that all residents and businesses that desire municipal water and sewer service areee sewer service are provided with access. 

3.1  Create a physical environment that will er

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support appropriate business growth in targeted areas along US‐12 and US‐20. 

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Key Elements:• Clustered development around Central Ave & US‐12

• Passive recreation and off‐site beach parking at landfillparking at landfill

• Streetscape enhancements to US‐12 include sidewalks and urban 11 design elements

• Increased access to Calumet Trail

• Three gateways with pedestrian crossingtio

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pedestrian crossing and traffic calming measures

• Clean up and “road diet” IN‐520.

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Key Elements:• Expanding clustered p gdevelopment along US‐12 initiating at Town’s eastern border

• Streetscape enhancements to USenhancements to US‐12, US‐20, and IN‐520

• Recreation, off‐site beach parking, and business development at landfill

• Re‐route Calumet Trail Business Route through Town

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• Clean up and “road diet” IN‐520

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Th k Y !Th k Y !Thank You!Thank You!Review of Final Comprehensive Plan will be Review of Final Comprehensive Plan will be 

December 18, 2013December 18, 2013

Hope to see you there!Hope to see you there!