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Home My WebLink AboutIR 9621 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9621 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council February 18, 2014 r Page 1 of 1 SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2014 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN rar3 The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with a summary of proposed amendments to be incorporated into the 2014 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed 2014 Comprehensive Plan is a limited update with changes proposed only to the three trend chapters (Population Trends, Economic Trends, and Financial Trends) and appendices covering existing plans and studies, future land use maps, capital improvements, and the annexation program. Proposed Amendments for the 2014 Comprehensive Plan 1. The Population Trends, Economic Trends, and Financial Trends chapters will be updated to reflect the latest statistical information available for these chapters. 2. Appendix A: Existing Plans and Studies will be updated to reflect the City Council's adoption of PLAN 2023: A Ten Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth. 3. Appendix C: Future Land Use by Sectorwill be updated to reflect approved zoning changes, new development plans and opportunities, and existing development patterns unlikely to change. 4. Appendix DIE- Proposed Capital Improvements will be updated to include new proposed capital improvement projects, including those in the proposed May 2014 bond program, and to remove completed projects. 5. Appendix F. Annexation Plan, Policy, and Program will be updated to reflect changes to delay the proposed schedule for considering several annexation areas. See Exhibit A for more information on the proposed amendments and the Comprehensive Plan update process and schedule. A full update of the Comprehensive Plan will be completed on a three year cycle. Changing the cycle will allow the Planning and Development Department to focus its resources on updating the Master Thoroughfare Plan, completing urban village street improvements, implementing the Lake Worth Vision Plan, and other activities related to enhancing the planning and development process. The City Plan Commission held a public hearing on the draft 2014 Comprehensive Plan on January 22, 2014, and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2014 Comprehensive Plan. The next steps include a proposed public hearing and vote by the City Council on March 4. Should you have any questions, please contact Randle Harwood, Planning and Development Director, at 817-392-6101. Tom Higgins City Manager Attachment ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS Exhibit A — 2014 Comprehensive Plan IR PROPOSED 2014 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FORT WORTH', Prepared for the City Council by the Planning and Development Department February 18, 2014 1 What is the Comprehensive Plan? • The Comprehensive Plan is a general guide for making decisions about the City's growth and development. • It presents a broad vision for Fort Worth's future and describes major policies, programs, and projects to realize that vision. FORT WORTH I w t 4Ynv4Po 2014 COMPRLHENSIVE PLAN 2 City Staff Prepares Draft Plan Planning and Plan Implementation by Development City and Other Department Conducts Agencies Annual Community Meetings Planning Process Planning and City Council Development Adopts Plan Department Revises Draft Plan City Plan Commission and City Council Hold 3 Public Hearings Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents SUMMARY PART IV:PROVIDING A SAFE COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION 16. Police Services Vision and Values 17. Fire and Emergency Services 18. Environmental Quality PART I: FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE 19. Public Health 1. Population Trends 20. Municipal Facilities 2. Economic Trends PART V:TOOLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION 3. Financial Trends 21. Capital Improvements PART II:BUILDING STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS 22. Development Regulations 4. Land Use 23. Financial Incentives 5. Housing 24. Annexation Policy 6. Parks and Community Services 25. Intergovernmental Cooperation 7. Libraries APPENDICES 8. Human Services A. Existing Plans and Studies 9. Neighborhood Capacity Building B. Population Projection Methodology PART III:DEVELOPING A SOUND ECONOMY C. Sector Land Use Policies 10. Economic Development D. Funded Capital Improvements 11. Transportation E. Unfunded Capital Improvements 12. Education F. Annexation Plan,Policy and Program 13. Historic Preservation G. Conservation and Reclamation District Policy 14. Urban Design H. Tax Abatement Policy Statement 15. Arts and Culture GLOSSARY 4 Recommended Revisions to the Draft 2014 Comprehensive Plan 5 Appendix A: Existing Plans and Studies Update Downtown Fort Worth Strategic Action Plan in Appendix A to reflect adoption of PLAN 2023. µ � 1JJJl)JJJJ 1 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far Northwest Sector, District 2 Change future land use from single-family and light industrial to mixed-use and neighborhood commercial to expand existing mixed use growth center. w 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 7 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far North Sector, District 4 Change future land use from single family and general commercial to single family, medium density residential, and neighborhood commercial reflecting the owner's plan for development of the property. NIloi rvwn3 2013 Comprehensive Plan $ p Proposed change Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far South, District 6 Change future land use from light industrial to general commercial, private open space, neighborhood commercial, and light industrial reflecting existing development patterns not likely' to change. �JJ r 1 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 9 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far South and Sycamore, District 6 & 8 Change future land use from light industrial and industrial growth center to general commercial and light industrial reflecting existing development patterns not likely to change. '�u deg wu der mu 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 10 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far South, District 6 Change future land use from light industrial to general commercial, neighborhood commercial and single family, reflecting the expected expansion of THR Huguley and related uses. t ,y, err rF r 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 11 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Wedgwood Sector, District 6 Change future land use from neighborhood commercial and multi-family to mixed-use to reflect potential redevelopment opportunities with existing density and transportation facilities. rim IDO rrrw ,m, .,,, � /✓'^'.., '�� ¢ ,,,. � � VIII B' o,:, ;,,;, �iy, . �k , m 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 12 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps Far North Sector, District 7 Change future land use from institutional to general commercial and light industrial to reflect permitted uses within the Alliance Airport Overlay. d <„ IIII�� IIIIII�IIIIIV � � V4 rye;" ��jlllll�ilj�y�%-;, I � V4ry"�`, 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 13 Appendix C: Future Land Use Maps TCU/Westcliff Sector, District 9 Change future land use from single family and institutional to low density residential and mixed-use to reflecting existing development patterns not likely to change. . 2013 Comprehensive Plan Proposed change 14 Appendix D: Capital Improvements Sample Capital Projects Completed in 2013 • SH 121TArterials Infrastructure ($2E.74M) • Harley Street Relocation (s.o6m) / • Aquatic Center at Marine Park($3.85M) • Meacham Airport Apron A ($4s1nn) • Forest Park—Parkview Storm Drain �nUW Rehab ($8.41M) • TCU/Berry Sustainable Development %f Project($4.19M) �r L"", Appendix E: Unfunded Capital Improvements Add proposed �li/ � i 'raruoa�ronx May 2014 /�Bond Pro j ects �i4�a,am�m� �. mx,mu�'r I ��/ ' wxe am ✓ mrx�w M >'/� �J a �Wi�m"rvN l"e"nWw,y j/ ��; tiarmx�amore p �(/�� I'�,OOi%��l✓'%l� ��r� m ,^� %/�//�ms aaa+aen ein r�%,%l�/��'�i' /f DPAFT,January 21, 2014 y"PW4@ gG55 XIM J � / l New Arterial Streets Artenal Street Reconstruction! Rehabilitation /hnwmtmammkf� / / C �� yj // Neighborhood Street Reconstruction! Rehabilitation fI u m uu»m Jr °'fin Limited Purpose Annexations J R esidents Not E I igibl e to Vote in Bond Election r xn vm miWi� /� r //� l rUi / �//r,/i// ✓� /� o//'////� Appendix F: Annexation Program O CAF""C Map 1� � m� � Five-Year Annexation Program P*t atG l n tai�aM, R 4.24N18S' w y r„ New Current Proposed Council a Area Year Change District � � �, 9-1 NA 2018 7 16 NA 2018 7 L"—d 29-4 NA 2018 7 � d 30 2014 NA 4 a.., 42 2017 2018 3 "I � "a 46 2014 2015 8 �: � � nvi nl�CU wNUir�.a '�� ,, ti U A� 50 NA 2018 6 �� -"- � , � Y r 53 2016 2018 7 59 2014 2015 7 69 2017 2018 3 70 2017 2018 3v, 72 2017 2018 7 75 2014 2015 7 What is our proposed schedule to update the Comprehensive Plan? Date Activity January 22, 2014 City Plan Commission conducts public hearing and votes to recommend adoption of plan. February 18 City Council receives an Informal Report on proposed plan. City Council conducts public hearing on March 4 proposed plan and votes on ordinance to adopt 2014 Comprehensive Plan. March Adopted plan posted on City website. 18 R,pr, 6 , 201 COMPREHENSIVE �k'!w PL