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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
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?
What do you like most about the Town?SSURVEY
Least?Least?
What do you think is missing from the T ?S Town?S
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What one thing would you change?S y gS
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Not change?Not change?
What are the priorities for the Town?S What are the priorities for the Town?SURVEY Primarily Related to US 12 Corridor
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
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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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
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’
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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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3.3 Capture a greater share of visitor & O
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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
Goal 4: Provide infrastructure and essential services that will increase quality of life for ve
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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
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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 &
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County and regional planning efforts.
5.5 Build a relationship with the regional tourism bureau that will result in meaningful assistance to the TownGoa
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meaningful assistance to the Town. GG
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
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.
S • Current yearly budget for the Town isFindings
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Current yearly budget for the Town is $242,347
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• More funds are necessary to achieve the Vision and Goals.
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Potential approaches:• Increase assessed valueA
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• Increase number of businesses and fees RY
that capture visitor spending
Stat s q oY • Status quo
S Increase Assessed Value:SU • Increase assessment on existing assets
M • Utilize vacant and underutilized commercial parcels for business
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development
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• Increase residential density, starting with vacant housing units and buildable vacant
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parcels (41 vacant units and about 275 vacant buildable parcels)Y
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Increase appropriate business growth and fees:
M • Broaden property tax base to increase revenue from businesses
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revenue from businesses
• Increase number of visitors to US‐12 AR
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• 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
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• 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
S Preferred:SU
Preferred:• Improve core community services, including maintenance, ordinance enforcement and water
Mmaintenance, ordinance enforcement and water
• Reinforce quaint, small town character
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• Resolve environmental challenges
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• 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
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
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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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
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• 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!