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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170589.tiffTOWN OF PLATTEVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06 RECEIVED FEB 232017 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE ADOPTING THE TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Platteville, Colorado, acting through its Board of Trustees, is empowered pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-23-201, et seq., to make and adopt a comprehensive plan; WHEREAS, on February 21, 2017, the Planning Commission held a properly -noticed public hearing on the 2017 Comprehensive Plan, and has recommended approval of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, also on February 21, 2017, the Board of Trustees held a properly -noticed public hearing on the 2017 Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the comments of staff and the public regarding the 2017 Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the 2017 Comprehensive Plan complies with the requirements of C.R.S. § 31-23-201, et seq., and will proactively prepare and protect the Town for future growth in and surrounding the Town; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees determines that it is in the best interest of the Town that the 2017 Comprehensive Plan be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. submitted. The Board of Trustees hereby adopts the 2017 Comprehensive Plan as PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2017. TTEST: AL 4 OF FY). r N. (,� .4"..•. ••.b •lm Mary C. L. , Town Clerk/T ' *rerSE�, 1 C_IbIYMnurNi co1/4.-Fions 03/0 I / 1 "7 1 TOWN OF PLATTEVILE Steve Nelson, Mayor Q:\USERS\PLATTEVILLEVtES\2017\COMP PLAN- cc=PLCmm1 TP), pwC£R/Fat (n) SOCCCKc=) 00Va3/li 2/17/2017 2017-0589 PI..OO7 3 Comprehensive P I an Q INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 23, Part 2, outlines the authority and duties of the Town of Platteville's Planning Commission to make, amend and carry out a comprehensive plan for the physical development of Platteville, Colorado. Per C.R.S. 31-23-207, the Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan is considered necessary for "guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the municipality and its environs." The Colorado Department of Local Affairs compiled the following list of potential uses for an adopted comprehensive plan: 1. A basis for regulatory actions: The plan serves as a foundation and guide for the provisions of the zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, the official map, flood hazard regulations, annexation decisions and other decisions made under these regulations. 2. A basis for community programs and decision making: The plan is a guide and resource for the recommendations contained in a capital budget and program, for a community development program, and for direction and content of other local initiatives, such as for water protection, recreation or open space land acquisition and housing. 3. A source for planning studies: Few plans can address every issue in sufficient detail. Therefore, many plans will recommend further studies to develop courses of action on a specific need. 4. A standard for review at the County and State level: Other regulatory processes identify the municipal plan as a standard for review of applications. Master plans are important to the development of regional plans or inter - municipal programs, i.e., a regional trail network or valley - wide transit program. S. A source of information: The plan is a valuable source of information for local boards, commissions, organizations, citizens and business. 6. A long-term guide: The plan is a long-term guide by which to measure and evaluate public and private proposals that affect the physical, social and economic environment of the community. PLANNING PROCESS The 2017 Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan (Plan) is an updated summary of Platteville's 2010 Comprehensive Plan prepared by Community Matters Inc. The 2017 Plan succeeds the Town's 2010 comprehensive plan as the master plan for Platteville. The Plan is a direct result of citizen involvement aimed at creating a planning document that embodies the Town's vision for its future growth and development. Public engagement began with a business appreciation luncheon and community picnic at Platteville's Lincoln Park on July 21, 2016. A survey to identify community attitudes and planning preferences was distributed to attendees. The survey results, along with feedback received from exercises conducted during the event, helped shape the update of the Town's comprehensive plan. A project website — GrowingPlatteville.com — provided up-to-date information concerning public workshops, the questionnaire and its results, and draft maps and project documents as they were produced. An additional community open house event was held at the South Valley Middle School on January 25th, 2017, presenting the general public an opportunity to review and respond to draft Plan information. A joint work session with the Town Board and Planning Commission preceded public hearings for each approval authority. 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan Q INTRODUCTION ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN The Plan is structured to provide Guidance for decision making in a summary -style format. Background information on community democraphics, the Plan setting, planninc boundaries and the project survey results is followed sy a policy framework led by a citizen -venerated vision statement. Vision for the Future Guiding Principle Plan Theme Issues Key Strategies Priority Actions Seven plan themes represent the Plan's major topics. Maps are included where useful for depicting theme details. Each plan theme is framed by a guidinc principle, followec by background information and a table linkinc key stratecies with one or more priority actions. A key strategy is a statement of a specific approach directed toward compliance with a guidinc principle. A priority action is a statement of an initiative based on its potential to implement a key stratecy. The seven plan themes are summarized as follows: ENVIRONMENT The Environment plan theme describes environmental conditions and constraints in Platteville's UGA. Key strategies and priority actions are orcanized into three issue catecories: Floodplain and Riparian Habitat Protection ❑ Agricultural Sustainability Impact Mitigation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Development plan theme addresses Platteville's economic vitality and opportunity. Key strategies and priority actions are orcanized into five issue catecories: ❑ 3usiness Attraction 3usiness Retention ❑ Oil and Gas Production Services ❑ Attainable Housinc J ❑ Tourism GROWTH MANAGEMENT The Growth Management plan theme provides the planninc framework for future Growth and development in Platteville's Urban Growth Area. Key strategies and priority actions are orcanized into four issue categories: ❑ Managing Growth Intergovernmental Coordination Annexation Land Use TRANSPORTATION The Transportation plan theme describes the extension and improvement of Platteville's road network. Key strategies and priority actions are orcanized into five issue catecories: System Planning Circulation ❑ Mobility ❑ Safety Downtown Parking SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Services and Infrastructure plan theme reflects theTown's collaborative approach to providinc core infrastructures and services. <ey strategies and priority actions are orcanized into five issue categories: ❑ Infrastructure Planninc ❑ Water System Wastewater System Stormwater System ❑ Public Safety COMMUNITY CHARACTER The Community Character plan theme focuses on the quality of Platteville's small town atmosphere. Key stratecies and priority actions are orcanized into four issue categories: ❑ Overall Image and Identity Downtown Vitality Quality Neighborhoods ❑ Cultural Resource Preservation PARKS AND RECREATION The Parks and Recreation plan theme addresses Platteville's park and recreation objectives. Key stratecies and priority actions are organized into four issue catecories: Park System Trail Network ❑ Open Space Recreational Programs The Plan concludes with an Implementation section that organizes the action items from the seven plan themes into a matrix with timeframes for completion, cost estimates and partnerships, providinc a tool for monitorinc and evaluating procress toward achievinc the Plan's vision. Colorado Statutes require inclusion of a Recreation and Tourism element within a comprehensive plan. The Parks and Recreation and Economic Development plan themes are intended to serve as the recreation and tourism plan ❑ lement pursuant to C.R.S. 31-23-207 (5). 2 ()COMMUNITY PROFILE Platteville Population 40, Divorced 17.7% Never Married 27% Source: Upstate Colorado Platteville Employment Information 0.7% Transportation/ Utilities 5.2% Wholesale 3.3% Agriculture/ Mining 10.4% Retail Trade 11.3% Source: Upstate Colorado Widowed 3.1% Financial/Insurance/ Real Estate 6.1% Public Administration 3.9% Services 33.9% Manufacturing Construction 12.2% 13 /o Platteville Races (percentage of total) Pacific Islander Alone 0.5% Asian Alone 0.5% American Indian Alone 0.6% Black Alone 0.3% Source: Upstate Colorado Some Other Race Alone 23.3% Two or More Races 2.4% White Alone 72.4% Hispanic Origin 38.4% TOPIC QUANTITY Population 2,656 Households 941 Average Household Size 2.79 Median Age 35.3 Total Population Labor in Force 1,362 Median Income Household $59,124 High School or More Diploma 81% Bachelor's More Degree or 23.9% Source: Upstate Colorado HOUSING TOPIC QUANTITY Housing Units 1,013 Owner Housing Occupied 64.6% Renter Housing Occupied 28.3% Median Home Value $195,313 Source: Upstate Colorado Source: Upstate Colorado 3 2017 Town of Platteville Corn •rehensive Plan SETTING Platteville is known as a small town that is convenient to area amenities and local as well as regional employment centers. Located along the US 85 corridor 15 miles southwest of Greeley and 37 miles northeast of downtown Denver, Platteville has easy access to major business, shopping, and cultural centers. Platteville is situated seven miles from Interstate 25 via SH 66. In addition to these transportation corridors, the Town has readily accessible rail service on the eastern edge of Town, and is only 36 miles from Denver International Airport. 4 N 5 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan i 0(44 EM l C 2 ars cn J (73 a) CD 4—) (10 rt3 C -O O O UCD r0 C C 0 W W U U a) a) TzL.4) z 0 Q, z z z CD C C C CD C OO U O Q LL_ aJ > > > > v +J +-J I 4-, +-, 4-d O_ 0_ CL 0_ co a) 0 c ra a) Firestone Urban Growth Area ■ +6� SURVEY RESULTS As part of the Plan update, a survey was distributed to engage residents, employees and property owners of Platteville. The survey was distributed from July through early November of 2016 and the Town received 106 survey responses. TOP TEN ISSUES: 1. Maintaining the town's current size and character 2. New Housing Opportunities 3. Additional/Improved Civic and Cultural Facilities 4. Future Growth/Development/Redevelopment S. Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement 6. Additional/Improved parks & Trails 7. New Businesses and Job Opportunities 8. Downtown Improvements (Parking & Streetscape, etc.) 9. Street Improvements (Paving, Drainage, Sidewalks, lighting, etc.) 10. Other: Rec Center/Pool, schools senior housing Please indicate where you live: Other Community or County 28% Unincorporated ea Weld Country V: 10% Prave tie Platteville 62% If you are a resident of Platteville, what is you housing situation? Rent House 42% Own Home 58% Please indicate which category best applies to you: Business Employee 29% Business Owner 9% Interested Citizen 3% Resident 59% Please indicate where you do most of your shopping: Thornton/Denver 2% Loveland 3% Brighton/Longmont 14% Greeley 40% Johnstown 1% Platteville 4% Gilcrest 1% Firestone 32% Fort Lupton 3% 7 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan 0SURVEY RESULTS What are the today? Existing Amenities/ Stores 5% Quiet Place/Library 8% Museum 6% most desirable features of Platteville Central Location 9% Parks 20% Dollar General/Little Traffic/History Old Town/Recreation/Scenic/ Affordable Housing/Schools 2% Post Office/Growing/ Town Manager/Trees 1% Small Town Friendly Peop 49% What are the least desirable features of Platteville today? Traffic/Utility Rates 4% Nothing to Do 5% .0 Downtown 11% Unkempt Properties 19% Too Many Cops 2% No River Access/Economic Limitation/Growth/ Distance to Medical Care/ Feedlot Odors/Flies 1% Lack of Amenities 33% Lack of Infrastructure 25% What would make Platteville a more attractive place to visit/live/work? Local Jobs 20% Clean up Residential 0% More Business 60% Thing thing I like best about Platteville is: Library 4% Parks 5% _ Central Location 13% Quiet/Safe 15% Silver Spur/Clean/Museum/ Train/Go home for lunch/ Current Project/Everbridge 1% Small Town Atmosphere 35% People/Community 43% The thing I would most like to change about Platteville is: Outdoor Activities/ Trails 7% Hwy 66 Intersection/ - Truck Traffic 9% Clean up Town/ Appearance of Old Town 18% School/River Access/Upgrade Storm Drain/Mail Delivery/Gas Station/Motel/ More Rental Options/Community Garden/ Reliance on Oil & Gas/Train Traffic 1% More Business/Grocery/ Restaurants/Gyms 41% Upgrade and Maintain Street/ Sidewalks 24% As new development occurs in Platteville over time, what are the desired land uses? No New Development Should Occur 8% Industrial 8% Cotmercial Office 12% Residential 24% ts. 8 SURVEY RESULTS What types of housing are needed in Platteville? Attached Home _ (Duplex/Paired) 9% No More Housing is Needed 12% Townhomes 15% Vobile Homes 2% pr Single Family Homes 43% Apartments 19% Should Platteville annex more land for: Housing 18% Commercial Uses 39% Protection of Open Spaces between Communities 43% What types of commercial uses are needed in Platteville? Office 6% Industrial 7% Regional Retail/ National Chain Stores 26% No I lore Business is Needed 2% Neighborhood Shops/ Restaurants 59% Do you agree or disagree with this Vision Statement from the 2010 Platteville Comprehensive Plan: "We are committed to growing with a full appreciation of our location and heritage which include agricultural oil and gas exploration and support services" Disagree 15% Agree 85% 9 2017 Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan COMMUNITY VISION VISION FOR THE FUTURE The Platteville community seeks orderly and sustainable growth, while preserving Town traditions and the small town lifestyle. The community is committed to fostering a stronc local economy and wishes to develop into a full -service community riven its easy access to DIA and 1-25. Platteville is known and wishes to continue the tradition as a Town where citizens can live, work, and run a business in a safe environment. The old town area serves anc should continue to serve as a center for the community, providing churches, parks, ball fields, library, museums, and Town Hall. For a town of its size, there are ample recreational opportunities for a aces, which the community wishes to enhance as it develops. PRINCIPLES The following are guiding ENVIRONMENT Protect and enhance Platteville's natural environment and scenic beauty of the town and surrounding area, with particular emphasis on the South Platte River Corridor. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Attract and retain a broad range of commercial and industrial businesses that provide local employment opportunities and meet the needs of Platteville residents. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Retain Platteville's small town, rural character by guiding growth and new development into appropriate locations while maintaining distinct community edges with abundant open lands. TRANSPORTATION Provide for an eccient, safe, continuous and connected transportation system. It y We are committed to gr and being innovativ collaborative and creative with a full appreciation of our location and heritage which include agriculture and energy production support services. principles for each of the Plan's seven plan themes: SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Provide public services and infrastructure in a cost-effective manner that accommodates new growth while enhancing Platteville's quality of life. COMMUNITY CHARACTER Foster community pride and establish a stronc sense of place by preserving cultural resources, enhancing Platteville's image and revitalizing its downtown core. PARKS AND RECREATION Provide a coordinated and continuous system of parks, trails, and recreation that serves the present and future needs of Platteville residents. PLAN THEME: ENVIRONMENT GUIDING PRINCIPLE Protect and enhance Platteville's natural environment and scenic beauty of the town and surrounding area, with particular emphasis on the South Platte River Corridor. BACKGROUND Two impeciments to Growth within Platteville's defined Urban Growth Area (see Vap 1 P anninc 3oundaries) are the flood prone lands and riparian habitats along the South Platte and St. Vrain rivers, and the topographic chance on the east side of US 85. These environmental and topocraphic constraints are shown on Map 2, Selected Environmental Conditions. Map 2 illustrates that there is very little chance topocraphicay within the Platteville Urban Growth Area. This map provides General Guidance for infrastructure master planninc; for example, wastewater system engineers can determine where lift stations may be needed and what areas can be served by gravity collection. Extending infrastructure east of the Platteville Canal/Ditch coes not appear cost effective. In 2014, the Town 3oard adopted new Flood Damace Prevention (FDP) regulations, which are cocified as Chapter 14 of the Platteville Municipal Code. Since the adoption of the FDP, FEVA has updated the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (AS) for Welc County and its incorporated areas that establish Special Flood Hazard Areas within.the Town of Platteville.The preliminary FIRM and FIS have been finalized and became effective on January 20, 2C16. All ands within a designated 100 year floodplain are labeled as Planninc Area 4: Environmental Constrained on Map 3. With the exception of a portion of the West Farms PUD (which is set to expire in 2017) and a small area zoned as Parks/Open Space District on the southwest side of Town, all desicnated 100 year floodplains within Platteville's Urban Growth Area are currently located on unincorporated lands. The Three Vile Area Plan (Map 4) and three zoninc desicnations provide Guidance for land use decisions associated with future annexation within the Environmental Constrained Planning Area: ❑ Agricultural/Holdinc (A -H) ❑ Environmentally Constrained Residential/Recreation District (ECRR) Parks/Open Space District (P -OS) Lanc within the floodplain that is intended to remain in agricultural production or is too expensive to extend centralized services could be zoned as A -H. Land that can potentially be elevated out of the flood plain and developed at a rural density or used for recreational facilities anc amenities could be zoned either ECRR or P -OS. Land containinc riparian habitat within a desicnated floodplain should not be developed and therefore should be zoned as P -OS. Note that all floodplains shown on Vaps 2, 3 and 4 are for representative purposes only. Weld County GIS and/or FEMA should be contacted for detailed maps showinc current floodplain bouncaries. 11 17 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan PLAN THEME: ENVIRONMENT KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Floodplain Preserve archaeological and Riparian or acquire sites, Habitat open space, scenic wildlife habitat corridors. Protection and and view ❑ improve lands. 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I • l l/ ) I 1 I I Lyre, ./`+ , I!^ \I i // / /so i ;- + _ J 1 I �� Ja de \%,1 I V r • I I ` r f r • • 14 PLAN THEME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDING PRINCIPLE Attract and retain a broad range of commercial and industrial businesses that provide local employment opportunities and meet the needs of Platteville residents. BACKGROUND Platteville is locatec within the Economic Development Corporation boundaries known as Upstate Colorado Economic Development (Upstate). This is a 4,000 square mile area synonymous with the Greeley/Weld Vetropolitan Statistical Area @VSA), one of the fastest growing IVSA's in the Unitec itec States. • t arts aillagagileillikalNisrapa • This entire area is involved with renewable energy, agriculture and food processing, oil and gas extraction, business services and a variety of manufacturing. With the University of \orthern Colorado and Aims Community Col ece located in Greeley and Fort Lupton, and Colorado State University and the University of Colorado within easy drives, Platteville has access to leadinc edge research and a skilled workforce. The Welc County Enterprise Zone is administered by Upstate Colorado. The Enterprise Zone appears to include all of the developed areas of Platteville and a larce portion oftheTown's growth area to the north and east. 3usinesses considering locating within the Enterprise Zone are eligible for a variety of state income tax credits based on their specific activities, primarily in equipment investment, job creation/training, and research and development activities. Upstate also administers the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Func.The RLF can provide short-term financing for up to 45% of project costs and may assume a second or third collateral position in order to leverace other lender involvement. The minimum loan is $50,000 and the typical term is 5-7 years. The Town's location alone US 85 with adjacent railroads provides unique opportunities for industries needing access to both rail and a limited access US Highway. Rail service is provided oy the Union Pacific Corporation. There are additional rail companies that serve the region including the 3\SF Railway Corporation, and Great Western Railway of Colorado LLC, a Windsor -based division of OmniTRAX Inc. An available and diverse housing supply is critical to attracting employers seeking to house their workforce. Platteville offers entry level and move -up housing in price ranges a-ordaole for working families. 55 new single family homes recently constructed in the Rodger's Farm subdivision sold out quickly. Platteville has additional platted lots zoned and ready for development, such as the Platte River Farms suodivision on the south side of town. With its location to the nearby Fort Vasquez monument site, Platteville has the potential to attract heritage tourism. The Fort Vasquez Vuseum on US 85 is undergoing renovations that will focus on the themes of trade, travel, and migration in Colorado. The Platteville Pioneer Vuseum in the center of Platteville offers a complimentary experience for tourists seeking historical information on Colorado's settlement. 15 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan PLAN THEME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Initiative Development Work with Upstate group, meet the Center Business Colorado, and to needs the Attraction North pursue of Platteville development the Southwest Metro residents. Small Business that Weld will Update obstacles through review Stimulate developed Zone Urban Loan Prepare attracting mid -size Fund. within procedures. Areas a grocery Chapter such associated the marketing new sites through Platteville's development retail measures located store. 16 strategy business Zoninc with incentives in Stable as the attracting streamlining and of opportunities Regulations undeveloped Weld Urban such incentives County as new and the development to Developing package including businesses or Enterprise Revolving reduce under for a i I I I Inform existing expansion or collaborative businesses are Business businesses looking Retention of partnerships to relocate opportunities in for when new the region. Sponsor keep community. S Oil Continue that are and Gas to work with servicing Wattenberg Production energy existing development Basin. and Services new companies in the Update "rural support industrial" Chapter services. land 16 Zoninc uses such Regulations as oil and gas to provide production for Attainable Leverage the Town's residential available infill Housing entitled development. lots to attract \egotiate developer Renegotiate residential an to development. complete the incentives West the Farms package Platte PUD River for to a Farms provide homebuilder Subdivision. for or rural Heritage Work with History Historical Society to Tourism Colorado promote Platteville. and heritage the Platteville tourism in interest Develop a in and brochure around Platteville. highlighting historic points of 16 N �PLAN THEME: GROWTH MANAGEMENT GUIDING PRINCIPLE Retain Platteville's small town, rural character by guiding growth and new development into appropriate locations while maintaining distinct community edges with abundant open lands. BACKGROUND The Planning Areas map (Map 3) establishes four planning areas: Stable Urban, Developing Urban, Rural Protection, and Environmental Constrained. These planning areas form the core of the Plan and are described as follows: PLANNING AREA 1: STABLE URBAN Planning Area 1 is comprised of the majority of land within the Platteville municipal boundaries. The Stable Urban area is characterized by the location of Platteville's economic center and historic downtown core, and the availability of municipal services and infrastructure. Existing and future land use is guided by the Town's Official Zoning Map and development regulations. A downtown study completed concurrent with this Plan update provides recommendations for streetscape improvements and pedestrian connections. PLANNING AREA 2: DEVELOPING URBAN Planning Area 2 is comprised of areas where future urban growth and development is desired, either contiguous to Planning Area 1 along the US 85 corridor or in concentrated nodes along the SH 66 corridor. The Developing Urban areas are characterized by their contiguity with the Stable Urban area and associated proximity to the potential future extension of municipal infrastructure and services. Annexation and recommendations for future land use is guided by the Three Mile Area Plan (pages 21-24). PLANNING AREA 3: RURAL PROTECTION Planning Area 3 is primarily comprised of agricultural land holdings and some existing large lot residences. The Rural Protection area is characterized by its rural lifestyle, vast open spaces and mountain vistas. While most of this area is currently unincorporated, people living here tend to identify as belonging to the Platteville community. It is intended to serve as a community separator, with limited extension of municipal infrastructure and services. Annexation and recommendations for future land use is guided by the Three Mile Area Plan (pages 21-24). PLANNING AREA 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINED Planning Area 4 is comprised of the designated one -hundred year flood plains for the South Platte and St. Vrain rivers, and land east of the Platteville Canal/Ditch that is topographically constrained. Like Planning Area 3, the majority of the Environmental Constrained area is rural in character, with limited services and no planned extension of municipal infrastructure. These planning areas represent significant value to current and future residents in terms of open space, trail systems, passive recreation, flood control, water quality and water supply. Annexation and recommendations for future land use is guided by the Three Mile Area Plan (pages 21-24). As this Plan is advisory only, its successful implementation is largely dependent on enforcing the Town's land use regulations, which include Chapter 14 Flood Damage Prevention, Chapter 15 Annexation, Chapter 16 Zoning and Chapter 17 Subdivision. 17 2017 Town of Platteville Corn•rehensive Plan 0PLAN THEME: GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUE & KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Encourage conformance Managing new with growth the Growth and Planning development in Areas Map. Update 15 Areas. Update Zoning P Update 17 four Annexation anninc Subdivision Planning the the Regulations the Areas. annexation subdivision zoning Areas. to Regulations reflect district to purpose the reflect purpose intent objectives to reflect the statements statements of the intent the in four Chapter of intent in in P the Chapter anninc Chapter of four the 16 Intergovernmental Coordinate jurisdictions development separation, with on referrals, and other municipal adjacent matters community Coordination local boundaries, of government mutual plan open and space concern, Negotiate Firestone. M Encourage land strategic use Annexation annexations control and options. protect the that provide greater Town's growth largely Annex Annex the Evaluate US lands surrounded lands 85 corridor annexing as within needed to by enclaves the expand the to Developing protect Town. the and Town's the other Town's Urban tax areas base. UGA. Area along that are Encourage quality each land Land Planning development Use Area. appropriate to large Update Zoning development. Update Regulations Establish Update Regulations neutrality lot Regulations the residential the the rural as standards. design to district needed development sign be standards growth. regulations as legally use needed to foster regulations design compliant to in qua in Chapter foster ity standards Chapter land in compatible 17 development. with Chapter Subdivision to 16 promote content Zoning 16 land - 18 19 2017 Town of Platteville Corn•rehensive Plan Planning Area 3: Rural Protection Union Pacific Railroad Planning Area 4: Environmental Constrained 100 Year Floodplain Urban Growth Area 20 0THREE MILE AREA PLAN INTRODUCTION Annexation of unincorporated land into an incorporated municipality is an acreement between a willing land owner and a willing local Government. Exceptions may include either 1) single parcels that are eligible for annexation as an enclave, or 2) multiple parcels that are suoject to an annexation election. In most cases the Town is approachec by a land owner interested in annexation to Platteville. Votivations typically include access to the Town's water system, obtaining other municipal services, and the potential for higher density or intensity of property development. An annexation petition is submitted, often with a pre -annexation acreement negotiated in advance. The technical process of annexation is governed oy procedures contained in state statute. The Town of Platteville Three -Vile Area Plan is prepared to comply with C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e)(I), as follows: ...Prior to the completion of any annexation within the three-mile area, the municipality shall have in place a plan for that area, which generally cescribes the proposed location, character, and extent of streets, subways, bridges, waterways, waterfronts, parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, aviation fields, other public ways, Grounds, open spaces, public utilities, and terminals for water, light, sanitation, transportation, and power to be provided by the municipality and the proposed land uses for the area. Such plan shall be updated at least once annually..." LOCATION, EXTENT AND CHARACTER OF THREE-MILE AREA The proposed location, extent and character of relevant plan components include but are not limited to: STREETS Proposed street improvements within theThree-Mile Area are identified in three recently completed studies that address transportation needs: the Platteville Comprehensive Plan, the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan, the US Highway 85 Access Control Plan and the Weld County 2035 Transportation Plan. Specific improvements include an intersection redesign at SH 60 and US 85, and several proposed major and minor collector streets. UTILITIES Platteville receives its potable water from Central Weld County Water District. 3ased on an analysis by KBN Enc ineers, the Town "appears to have suircient water"to meet demand. The wastewater collection system in Platteville is at or near capacity in several locations. Proposed wastewater system improvements are identifiec in the Platteville Waste Water Utility Vaster Plan. OPEN SPACES, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Open space includes land areas that due to their e nvironmental constraints are very unlikely to develop, including lands that are within the defined floodplain where there is evidence of significant riparian habitat. Park and recreational faci ities such as playgrounds are proposed in close proximity to established residential neighborhoods, schools and cultural facilities and/or pedestrian ways and trails. PROPOSED LAND USE The proposed land use for the Three -Mile Plan Area is classified into the following ten categories: AGRICULTURE/HOLDING The Agricultural/Holding land use classification is intended to encourage the sustainability of the regional acricultural and energy economy, discourage leapfroc development and e nsure that land develops in a systematic and cost conscious manner. Non -ac ricultural or non -energy uses and densities for this lanG will be re-examined if and when urban levels of service can serve the land designated as Agricultural/ Ho ding. Prior to annexation, the concept is to allow one dwelling unit per existing parcel. ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSTRAINED RESIDENTIAL/ RECREATION The ECRR category represents land that is currently within the designated floodplain but does not include lands with sicnificant riparian habitat. Intensive development is unlikely due to the extent of the floodplain, but with careful planning, there may be portions of this designated flood plain that can be developed at a very low density and can provide a valuable open space while protecting the floodplain. RESIDENTIAL The Residential category is established to provide areas in the community where residential development is desired. This land use designation is designed to promote a ranee of housing types and densities, located off collector streets and in close proximity to the regional and local trail system. COMMERCIAL This land use classification is intended to accommodate retail establishments such as a Grocery store, pharmacy, franchise restaurants, and professional services. These areas may accommodate small to mid -size shopping centers that provide a mixture of goods, services, and employment o pportunities for residents of the area. Larger retail centers should be located in close proximity to US 85 and SH 60, as this type of retail development generates a high number of vehicle trips and can serve the residents of the area as well as the traveling public. 21 2017 Town of Platteville Com • rehensive Plan THREE MILE AREA PLAN COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL This land use district is intended to promote the development of local employment and commercial services. Uses appropriate for this land use classification include: oil and gas support services, light manufacturing, research and development facilities, repair and equipment shops, office/ warehouse facilities, auto service and repair, and home building support services. ANNEXATION POLICIES The following seven annexation policies are intended to ensure the logical extension of the Town boundaries, so that Platteville will expand in a directed and fiscally sound manner while maintaining separation between area communities. 1. Promote new development and redevelopment on already annexed and underdeveloped land within the existing Town limits. With less than 40% of Platteville's incorporated area currently built -out, there is available residential, commercial and industrial zoned land within existing Town limits. 2. Undertake complete, or at least phase the annexation of enclaves and other areas that are largely surrounded by the Town in order to avoid the problems associated with different law enforcement agencies responding to calls, different zoning requirements, and provision of water and sewer service. There are currently at least four unincorporated enclaves that have been surrounded by Town boundaries for at least three years. Three years is the minimum time requirement that a municipality may unilaterally annex an enclave without property owner consent. 3. Strategic annexations are encouraged, ifsuch annexations provide greater land use control to the Town of Platteville and protect the Town's growth options. The annexation of properties along SH 66 and into the southwest portion of the Town's UGA would, in the absence of an IGA with the Town of Firestone, serve to secure the Town's Urban Growth boundary. 4. Evaluate annexations based upon their impact on the local tax base and value to the residents of the community. The annexation of county roads would involve costs associated with future road maintenance, whereas annexations of SH 60, 66 and US 85 would still be maintained by CDOT. A fiscal impact analysis is recommended when considering any annexation petition. 5. Plan for and guide the timing and suitability of development outside the Town boundaries through annexation guidelines and intergovernmental agreements with Weld County and all communities within the area so that development will be compatible with Platteville's standards and policies. The negotiation of an IGA with the Town of Firestone that establishes planning and annexation parameters - similar to existing IGA's with Mead, Milliken, Gilcrest and Fort Lupton - would provide a complete set of regional municipal planning coordination tools. 6. Base approval of annexation proposals on a cost -benefit analysis. An increased tax base shall not be the sole determinant, but shall be a major objective in ensuring services and facilities desired by Platteville citizens that are financially supported and achieve stated land use policies. Typically the annexation of property that has potential for commercial and/or industrial development will provide a greater cost benefit to the Town than the annexation of agricultural or residential properties. Certain annexations should be considered for long-term strategic positioning, e.g., the annexation of an individual agricultural property via a "flagpole" would not be a net gain in terms of the Town's tax base, yet may lead to future annexations that collectively would result in a net gain to the Town's tax base. 7. All annexations shall continue to be accompanied by an annexation agreement ensuring that the annexation pays its own way and does not burden current taxpayers. Pre -annexation agreements can be customized for individual property owners. Annexation agreements provide the ability to incentivize annexation, often with zoning designation and the timing for service provision key elements of negotiation. 22 23 2017 Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan O O 0 W O 0 Cr) I F- O z C cu Cn G) J C/W C on/ 0 co n 11 1 La)) o a a) o FE (1) CC (0 0 Union Pacific Rai CU ro CD - cu o 4-)o (0 o � C >- 0 0 0 Proposed Land Use Commercia a) C (� o Ua _ 0 CU CC �C C U o.� C a -)Q w cc .ro a (1) CC 4 C ro L U a) E E O U 24 O PLAN THEME: TRANSPORTATION GUIDING PRINCIPLE Provide for an efficient, safe, continuous and connected transportation system. Guiding Principle: Provide for an efficient, safe, continuous and connected transportation system. BACKGROUND C.R.S. 31-23-212 allows Colorado municipalities to develop a street plan for up to three miles outside the Town boundaries. The Three Vile Street Plan (Nap 5) recommends the extension and improvement of Platteville's existing system of roads and hichways to provide a hierarchical Grid of north/south and east/west connectors. This hierarchical series of roadways will allow for the efficient movement of automobiles from neichborhood to neichborhood, from neichborhood to commercial areas, from neichborhood to major hichways and arterials, and from major arterial to major arterial to and through Platteville. The efficiency of Platteville's transportation network is dependent upon the size, safety, and quality of these roads in relation to their function to the community and the region. The Three Vile Street Plan represents a long-term plan to provide better connectivity to all land uses within Platteville's Urban Growth Area (UGA). It provides a transportation framework, which will serve as the basis for a more detailed Vajor Transportation Plan and capital improvements plan for the UGA. The intent of this Three Nile Street Plan is to define major transportation corridors that will be needed in future years to support development within the UGA. The Three Vile Street Plan will be implemented over time, as Growth in the area requires additional transportation infrastructure. Construction of needed transportation corridors will require a combination of public and private funding. The location of these streets is conceptual only. Prior to imp ementinc any street connection, exact street alignments must be determined through detailed engineering studies, plans, and approval by appropriate Government agencies. The Town has developed detailed street standards that depict the rig ht -of - way requirements, lane widths, median width, bicycle lanes, and sidewalk dimensions for its road network. Engineering details for all streets within Platteville can be found in the Town of Platteville Public Works Manual. CDOT controls three hichways in Platteville's UGA: US 85, SH 60, and SH 66. Improvements for these highways are identified in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2040 Regional Transportation Plan for the Upper Front Rance Transportation Planning Region identifies US 85 as a priority corridor Given the recional importance of this corridor. Relocation/realignment improvements for the US 85 frontage road in Platteville is ranked 4th, and is estimated to be a $6 million project. The US 85 Access Control Plan and Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study recently completed by CDOT identified five (5) intersections in Platteville's UGA that have known problems: WCR 30, SH 66, Varion Avenue, WCR 32, and WCR 34. US 85 running through Platteville is designated as a hazardous materials route. Hazardous materials are defined as a substance or material which has been determinec to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which has been designated as hazardous under section 5103 of Federal hazardous materials transportation law. Weld County is responsible for maintaining the County road system. Weld County has significant oil well activity, and as a result, trucks carrying oil well production utilize nearly every road in the county. In 2010, the 3oard of County Commissioners designated all county roads as "local pick-up and delivery" truck routes for oil production purposes. Weld County's 2035 Transportation Plan depicts collector road classifications on WCR 28 west of US 85 to WCR 21 and north to SH 66, and on WCR 32 west to Vain St., north to WCR 34 and then west out of Platteville. A critical issue associated with the Platteville's Central 3usiness Zoning district is the inability of restaurants and other businesses in downtown Platteville to meet parking and landscaping requirements. In 2015, the Town prepared a parking analysis to estimate downtown parking demand and the potential improvements needed to enhance on - street parkins supply. The analysis resulted in amendments to the Town's zoning regulations that allow properties within the C3D to be evaluated for parking requirements on a case - by -case basis with on -street parking considered as a solution to on -site parkins requirements. o 25 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan 0PLAN THEME: TRANSPORTATION KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Make system ensure improvements necessary connectivity System and future to address between areas Planning to the Town's existing to the Stable be annexed. transportation deficiencies and Urban area identified into Prepare the Capital a transportation Transportation mprovements system Vaster Plan. improvement Plan and integrate priorities i I Work with Circulation CDOT to fund improvements. US 85 frontage road Implement relocation/realicnment frontace Continue Access road. active Control the Plan. 204C involvement improvements RTP in recommendations amending for the the US US for 85 85 ❑ Work transportation with Planning Mobility the Upper Region options Front to provide for Range Transportation multimodal Platteville residents. Poll corridor service. Platteville, residents Gilcrest, to determine Fort Lupton interest and in other recional US 85 bus the Work with US 85 PEL (DOT Study Safety to integrate recommendations into the US 85 Access Control from Plan Implement intersection66, Avenue, WCR improvements the 32, and PEL WCR Study 34. at recommendations WCR 30 SH Varion for Increase h on -street the Central Downtown Business parking Parking capacity District p y in Platteville's zone. Create throuch Main Elizabeth Street, additional diaconal Avenue. Goodrich designated and parallel Avenue, on -street parkinc Varion parkinc striping Avenue spaces along and 26 •N paaans.U0JJ pn18 zanbsn^ )land X61431-7 -3 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan • ;Yev,, S 28 PLAN THEME: SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE GUIDING PRINCIPLE Provide public services and infrastructure in a cost-effective manner that accommodates new growth while enhancing Platteville's quality of life. BACKGROUND Town services induce administration, finance, utility billing, police, municipal court, planning, recreation and pug is works. The Puolic Works Department is responsible for maintenance of streets and sidewalks, water and sewer systems, parks, and the Vizpah Cemetery. The transportation system is ciscussed on page 25. Parks and recreation facilities are described on page 33. This plan theme focuses primarily on the Town's water, wastewater and drainace systems. Platteville's water service is subject to the Water Service Agreement between the Town and the Central Weld County Water District (CWCWD). The Town owns sufficient water shares of Co orado-3ic Thompson project water to meet its contractual requirements with CWCWD. Platteville receives its potable water from CWCWD throuch a master meter. The Town's water distribution system consists of 4 -inch, 6 -inch, 8 -inch, 10 -inch, and 12 -inch waterlines. Storage is provided in a 0.50 million Callon and a 1.0 -million Callon steel tanks located at the cemetery. The North Front Rance Water Quality P anninc Association (\FRWQPA) has the responsibility of developing the Area Wide Water Quality Vanagement Plan (also referred to as the 208 plan). The 208 Wastewater Utility Service Area (WUSA) boundary outlines the areas for which Platteville will be responsible to provide wastewater service in the foreseeable future. Platteville is identified as part of the Platteville -St. Vrain Sanitation District Coordination Area in the 208 Plan. In May 2012, the Town received approval from \FRWQPA for a plan amend Tent which acknowledged the shared area between the Town and the St. Vrain Sanitation District, as well as expanded the Town's overall WUSA boundary. Platteville's Urban Growth Area boundary is substantially consistent with the amended WUSA boundary. Platteville's wastewater collection system delivers wastewater to the Town's treatment facility located at Weld County Road 32-1/2 and Sterkel Boulevard. The wastewater system consists of Gravity sewer lines and three lift stations, and is at or near capacity in several locations. In 2010 the Town completed a Utility Plan that outlines the approach the town will take to address future needs. It is anticipated that the lagoon system at the treatment facility will not meet effuent ammonia permit limits at the next permit renewal cycle which shoulc be 5 years. The Town is considering interim measures to improve lagoon performance. Platteville's major stormwater system consists of a connected series of pipes that are located in Grand Avenue from Main Street to a point just west of the Farmers Independent Ditch. Storm water flows in an open channel to the South Platte River. The stormwater system in Grand Avenue ranges from 24 -inch to 48 -inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. Platteville completed a Storm ;rainace Vaster Plan (SDN/P) in 2016. The newly completed SDVP does not address the special flood hazard areas or 100 -year flood plain of the South Platte River. It does assess current drainace conditions and provides short and lone term recommendations regarcinc needs, cost and priorities associated with storm drainage improvements and future development. The purpose of the Town's Capital Improvement Plan is to identiy and monitor revenue sources in order to provide funding for various infrastructure projects and assets. The 3oard of Trustees and management staff identiy and incorporate prioritized projects into the annual budget process. The revenue sources to fund these projects include but are not limited to: Use Tax Fund, Park Impact Fund, Storm Drainage Impact Fund, Transportation Impact Fund, Police Impact Fund, Public Facilities Impact Fund, Sidewalk Vaintenance Fund, Overweight/Oversize Vehicle Fund, Conservation Trust fund, Veterans Memorial Fund, Law Enforcement Equipment & Training Fund and Grant Funding Sources. 29 2017 Town of Platteville Com•rehensive Plan �PLAN THEME: SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Utilize the level, public location, Infrastructure improvements intensity, the Town as and desires. Planning incentives type to achieve of development improvements U I I Water Make improvements to necessary to address accommodate future System the Town's existing deficiencies development. water system and implement integrate Work Prepare into the with a identified Capital a water the Water Civil distribution Improvements Supply water Resources system Plan. system Plan. improvement engineering master plan priorities firm to anc Make system Wastewater improvements necessary accommodate to address to the future System Town's wastewater existing deficiencies and development. R Review work requirements Improve to comply with and the CDPHE with update wastewater and CDPHE to future the identiy 2013 treatment limits. growth Wastewater and address needs. plant's state Utility lagoon permitting Plan system and Make system Stormwater improvements necessary accommodate to to address the future System Town's storm drainage existing deficiencies and development. ❑ Intecrate Drainace Plan. the Vaster recomrendations Plan into the of Capital the Improvements 2016 Storm Continue other cooperative the to established service provide Public efforts districts, affordable mutual Safety among and -aid fire efficient agreements protection and services. and other and Coordinate with enforcement the Platteville/Gilcrest the update and emergency of the Capital Fire services. District Improvements for the Town's Plan law i emergency entities municipalities, 30 4 PLAN THEME: COMMUNITY CHARACTER GUIDING PRINCIPLE Foster community pride and establish a strong sense of place by preserving cultural resources, enhancing Platteville's image and revitalizing its downtown core. BACKGROUND Platteville was founded in 1871, after the Denver Pacific Railroad arrived. The community's origins can be traced back even further to the 1830's with the establishment of nearoy Fort Vasquez, an important fur trading post. The South Platte River's fertile valley initially provided for potato farming and continues with cattle and poultry raising. Platteville's agricultural heritage is memorialized at the Platteville Pioneer Museum and celebrated curing the annual Harvest Daze event. Retaining a small town atmosphere is a core value of Platteville's residents. Physical attributes that contribute to Platteville's small town atmosphere include surrounding agricultural lands, mountain vistas, clean air, quiet n eighborhoocs and a compact downtown. Enhancing Platteville's identity and improving the quality of resicential n eighborhoods and the downtown core were key issues identified during the Plan update. Concurrent with the preparation of this Plan, several University of Colorado students from the Colorado Center for Community Developments' University Technical Assistance (UTA) program prepared preliminary designs for improving the visual appearance of downtown Platteville. Two phases of improvements were identified: Phase 1 focuses on the improving the quality of sidewalks and intersections alone Main Street. Improvements include: ❑ Widening sidewalks to 8 -10 feet ❑ A 4 foot wide landscape amenity strip at curb, for future lichtinc and planters Sump outs at intersections ❑ Pedestrian lighting ❑ Shade trees Phase 2 improvements build on making downtown Platteville more attractive to pedestrians and retail development: 3anners, benches, and beautification Redevelopment infill Signace and branding Plaza and splash pads ❑ Intersection paving ❑ Added parking lots Sidewalks & lights on Marion Avenue Possible Marion Ave Plaza East of Main St. Preliminary Downtown Streetscape Design I 31 2017 Town of Platteville Corn •rehensive Plan o PLAN THEME: COMMUNITY CHARACTER KEY STRATEGY PRIORITY ACTIONS Overall Improve the overall viewed from the Image US and image of 85 Corridor Identity the and community as Highway 66. through installation Create and U ❑ Downtown Improve the public realm core. of Vitality Platteville's downtown improvements improvements Obtain Concept. Obtain Concept. DOLA DOLA Grant recommended grant recommended funding funding in in for for the the Phase Phase 1 Main 2 Main Street Street streetscape streetscape Design Design II ri Improve the Quality quality Neighborhoods of residential neighborhoods Update screening commercial/industrial Prepare homeowners concerning rig Increase within ht -of -way the code Chapter and Town. and vehicle encroachment. distribute enforcement providing 16 bu'erinc parking, properties. Zoning an information throughout between outdoor educational Regulations storage residential on all brochure zone to regulations and districts require public and to II Cultural Identify historic Resource and cultural Preservation resources. Work of local Work volunteers pursing Archaeology with historic with historic the to the and evaluate Platteville designation. and Platteville cultural Historic the Historical resources. commitlrent Historical Preservation Society Society and to and strategy the inventory and Office local for I I 32 °PLAN THEME: PARKS AND RECREATION GUIDING PRINCIPLE Provide a coordinated and continuous system of parks, trails, and recreation that serves the present and future needs of Platteville residents. BACKGROUND Park and recreation facilities are areas used for outdoor recreational activities and include publicly owned and managed developed parkland, recreation facilities and undeveloped land utilized for passive and active recreational purposes. Park and recreational facilities owned and maintained by the Town of Platteville include: ❑ Community Center Complex ❑ Coronado Park ❑ Lincoln Park ❑ Riverview Park ❑ Rodger's Farm Park The Community Center Complex is located at 508 Reynolds Avenue, just west of Division Boulevard.The complex consists of a number of amenities including a community center, two regulation ball fields (one fully lit for night games), a seasonally operated concession stand, mud volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and a fenced off -leash exercise area for pets. Coronado Park is located south ofSH 66along !Vain Street in the Bella Vista Subdivision. Coronado Park includes a playground, picnic tables and benches. Planned improvements at Coronado Park include expanded parking areas, additional landscaping and practice fields for recreational sports. Lincoln Park is located adjacent to the Platteville Public Library and the Pioneer Museum west of Division Boulevard between Marion Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue. Lincoln Park amenities include a large playground, park benches, and covered shelters with barbecue grills and picnic tables. Riverview Park is located between Ann's Place and Main Street, and Salisbury Avenue and Byers Avenue. Riverview Park is home to the Skate Park and has picnic tables, benches, a covered shelter, playground equipment and a large open field often used for practice for any of the field sports offered by the Town's Recreation Department. Rodger's Farm Park in the Rodger's Farm Subdivision on the northwest side of town is Platteville most recent planned recreation area. Plans for the park include covered shelters with picnic tables, barbecue grills and benches, playgrounds, walking paths and practice field. Future park and recreational facilities should be located in close proximity to established residential neighborhoods, schools and cultural facilities and/or pedestrian ways and trails. To help fund future park improvements, the Town collects a parks and recreation impact fee, currently set at $1,538 per new dwelling unit constructed. The South Platte River Corridor Plan completed in 2013 identifies locations for developing trails, parks, outdoor classrooms and recreation sites along a 15 mile section of the South Platte River between Platteville and Milliken.Two major trail elements are proposed; the first is the main Platteway Trail that follows the river and connects to the regional Front Range Trail, and the second is the Platte Valley Trail network linking towns, rural areas and other destinations. Another implementation objective is to develop a trailhead access point near Justin Avenue with parking, a boater put -in, and a restroom and picnic facility. 33 2017 Town of Platteville Corn•rehensive Plan 0PLAN THEME: PARKS AND RECREATION KEY STRATEGY Park System Improve and expand park facilities and services in relation to population growth, population composition, and user demand. Trail Network Provide a safe, efficient, and interconnected bicycle and pedestrian trail network for non -motorized access to neighborhoods, schools, activity centers, and regional trails. PRIORITY ACTIONS ❑ Prepare a parks, trails and open space master plan that provides for future neichborhood, community and regional park and recreation needs. Open Space Permanently preserve open lands in its natural state or as continuing agricultural operations. Update Chapter 17 Subdivision requirements for public park, trail and open space dedication. Work with Vi liken to becin an implementation stratecy for the South Platte River Corridor Plan. Develop incentives and work with landowners to provide trails and/or access easements to the South Platte River. Pursue acquisition of trail access to the South Platte River. Recreational Programs Develop recreational programs for persons of all agec Update the Chapter 16 A -H zone district regulations to improve the continued use of agricultural lands for agricultural operations. Prepare and distribute an educational brochure to landowners providing information on potential state and federal tax credits associated with conservation easements. Work with the Weld RE -1 school district to enhance the intergovernmental agreement for sharing recreational facilities. Work with area communities to form a recreational district and pursue Grant fundinc for the desicn and construction of a recional recreation center. 34 0 IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX The implementation matrix identifies actions by plan theme, with each action assigned a priority and timeframe for completion, ar IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX ENVIRONMENT: ACTIONS Update recommendations. Chapter 14 Flood Damage Prevention Regulations as needed to remain in compliance with Colorado Water Conservation Update the Chapter 16 ECRR zone district regulations to improve the protection of environmentally constrained lands. Update Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to include a flood protection overlay zone district. Update Chapter 17 Subdivision Regulations to protect unique natural features, open space, and natural areas. Update the Chapter 16 A -H zone district regulations to increase the minimum lot size to one unit per 40 acres. Work with Weld County to ensure that agricultural lands will continue to be zoned for agricultural use. Update Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to provide industrial performance standards. Work w/ the COGCC to ensure the Town properly regulates and monitors oil and gas exploration and drilling. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ACTIONS Update development Chapter review 16 Zoning Regulations procedures. to reduce obstacles associated with attracting new businesses through such measures as Stimulate Developing the development Urban Areas through of undeveloped incentives or under such as the developed Revolving sites located Loan Fund. in the Weld County Enterprise Zone within Platteville Prepare a marketing strategy and incentives package for attracting new retail business opportunities including a mid -size grocery s Sponsor a quarterly Business to Business Luncheon to keep lines of communication open with the business community. Sponsor seasonal events in downtown Platteville, such as a weekend farmers market. Update Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to provide for "rural industrial" land uses such as oil and gas production support services. Negotiate an incentives package for a homebuilder or developer to complete the Platte River Farms Subdivision. Renegotiate the West Farms PUD to provide for rural residential development Develop a brochure highlighting historic points of interest in and around Platteville. GROWTH MANAGEMENT: ACTIONS Update the annexation purpose statements in Chapter 15 Annexation to reflect the intent of the four Planning Areas. Update the zoning district objectives in Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to reflect the intent of the four Planning Areas. Update the subdivision purpose statements in Chapter 17 Subdivision Regulations to reflect the intent of the four Planning Areas. Negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Firestone. Monitor and update existing IGA's with Weld County, Gilcrest, Milliken, Mead and Fort Lupton as needed. Annex lands as needed to protect the Town's UGA. Annex lands within the Developing Urban Area along the US 85 corridor to expand the Town's tax base. Evaluate annexing enclaves and other areas that are largely surrounded by the Town. Update the district use regulations in Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations as needed to foster compatible land development Update the design standards in Chapter 17 Subdivision Regulations as needed to foster quality land development Establish rural development design standards to promote large lot residential growth. Update the sign regulations in Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to be legally compliant with content -neutrality standards. TRANSPORTATION: ACTIONS Prepare a Transportation Master Plan and integrate identified transportation system improvement priorities into the Capital Improve Implement the 2040 RTP recommendations for relocation/realignment improvements for the US 85 frontage road. Continue active involvement in amending the US 85 Access Control Plan. Poll Platteville, Gilcrest, Fort Lupton and other US 85 corridor residents to determine interest in regional bus service. Implement the PEL Study recommendations for intersection improvements at WCR 30, SH 66, Marion Avenue, WCR 32, and WCR 3' Create Avenue additional and Elizabeth designated Avenue. on -street parking spaces through diagonal and parallel parking striping along Main Street Goodrich / Priority 1: Critical 2: Vital 3: Desirable Timeframe ST (Short-term): 1-2 years MT (Mid-term): 3-5 years LT (Long-term): 5+ years 35 2017 Town of Platteville Corn rehensive Plan 'Hated cost, any Town partners and a space for writing in a completion date. Priority Timeframe Cost Partners Completion Date d 3 LT $ Colorado County Office Water of Conservation Emergency Management Board, FEMA, Weld 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 3 LT $ Weld County 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ COGCC -nlining 1 ST $ DOLA able Urban and 2 MT $ Upstate Colorado Economic Development 1 ST $ Upstate Colorado Economic Development 1 ST $ Upstate Colorado Economic Development 1 ST $ Upstate Colorado Economic Development 1 ST $ DOLA 2 MT $$ Homebuilders 1 ST $ West Farms 3 I IT $ Platteville Historic Preservation Historical Society, Office of Archaeology and 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ Firestone / SH 66 Coalition 2 MT $ Weld County, Gilcrest, Milliken, Mead, and Fort Lupton 1 ST $ Unincorporated property owners 2 LIT $ Unincorporated property owners 3 LT $ Unincorporated property owners 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ DOLA 2 MT $ 1 ST $ DOLA nts Plan. 2 MT $$ CDOT, Region Upper Front Range Transportation Planning 3 LT $$$ CDOT, Region Upper Front Range Transportation Planning 3 LT $ CDOT, Region Upper Front Range Transportation Planning 3 LT $ Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region 3 LT $$$ CDOT iue, Marion 1 ST $ CDOT Cost $: $0-$100K 5$: $100-$500K SSS: S500K 36 Q IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE: ACTIONS Update the Capital Improvements Plan to prioritize improvements within the Stable Urban area. Update the Chapter Developing 17 Urban Subdivision area. Regulations to require the installation of oversized infrastructure tied to reimbursement by subsequ Work with the Civil Resources engineering firm to implement a Water Supply Plan. Prepare a water distribution system master plan and integrate identified water system improvement priorities into the Capital Impro Review and needs. update the 2010 Wastewater Utility Plan and work with CDPHE to identify and address state permitting requirements ar Improve the wastewater treatment plant's lagoon system to comply with CDPHE limits. Integrate the recommendations of the 2016 Storm Drainage Master Plan into the Capital Improvements Plan. Coordinate the update of the Capital Improvements Plan with the Platteville/Gilcrest Fire District for the Town's law enforcement an COMMUNITY CHARACTER: ACTIONS Create community "gateways" at all Town entrances through the installation of Platteville branded signage and landscaping. Update adjacent Chapter to SH 16 66, Zoning US 85, and Regulations US to require 85 Business roadways. the installation and maintenance of landscaping where appropriate with any ne\ Work with CDOTto maintain and enhance their SH 66, US 85, and US 85 Business right -of- way segments. Prepare and distribute maintenance and an weed educational control. brochure to commercial property owners providing information on regulations concerning Obtain DOLA grant funding for Phase 1 streetscape improvements recommended in the Main Street Design Concept Obtain DOLA grant funding for Phase 2 streetscape improvements recommended in the Main Street Design Concept Update Chapter 16 Zoning Regulations to require screening and buffering between residential and commercial/industrial properti( Prepare public and right-of-way distribute an educational encroachment. brochure to homeowners providing information on regulations concerning vehicle parking Increase code enforcement throughout all zone districts within the Town. Work with the Platteville Historical Society and the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to inventory local historic and c' Work with the Platteville Historical Society and local volunteers to evaluate the commitment and strategy for pursing historic desigr PARKS AND RECREATION: ACTIONS Prepare a parks, trails and open space master plan that provides for future neighborhood, community and regional park and recr& Update Chapter 17 Subdivision requirements for public park, trail and open space dedication. Work with Milliken to begin an implementation strategy for the South Platte River Corridor Plan. Develop incentives and work with landowners to provide trails and/or access easements to the South Platte River. Pursue acquisition of trail access to the South Platte River. Update the Chapter 16 A -H zone district regulations to improve the continued use of agricultural lands for agricultural operations. Prepare conservation and distribute easements. an educational brochure to landowners providing information on potential state and federal tax credits ass( Work with the Weld RE -1 school district to enhance the intergovernmental agreement for sharing recreational facilities. Work with area communities to form a recreational district and pursue grant funding for the design and construction of a regional Key: Priority 1: Critical 2: Vital 3: Desirable Timeframe ST (Short-term): 1-2 years MT (Mid-term): 3-5 years LT (Long-term): 5+ years 37 2017 Town of Platteville Com • re ensive Plan 1 ST $ it development in 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ Central Weld County Water District / Civil Resources ?ments Plan. 2 MT $$ Central Weld County Water District future growth 2 MT $ CDPHE, St Vrain Sanitation District 2 MT $$ CDPHE, Association Northern Front Range Water Quality Planning 1 ST $$ DOLA emergency services. 1 ST $ Platteville/Gilcrest Fire District 1 ST $$ CDOT development 1 ST $ DOLA 1 ST $ CDOT roperty 1 ST $ Commercial property owners 1 ST $$ DOLA, XCEL,CDOT 2 ► IT $$ DOLA, CDOT 1 ST $ DOLA )utdoor storage and 1 ST $ Homeowners 1 ST $ ,oral resources. 2 MT $ Platteville Historic Preservation Historical Society, Office of Archaeology and tion. 2 MT $ Platteville Historical Society on needs. 1 ST $$ Great Outdoors Colorado 1 ST $ DOLA 3 LT $$ Milliken 3 LT $$ Area landowners 1 ST $$ West Farms 1 ST $$ DOLA fated with 2 MT $ Colorado Department of Revenue, IRS 1 ST $ Weld RE -1 school district creation center. 3 LT $$$ Gilcrest, Milliken, Mead, Firestone and Fort Lupton Cost $: $0-$100K $$: $100-$500K $$$: $500K 38 Steve Nelson Hope Morris Troy A. 31um Rachel 3rannan Michael Cowper <im \e son Adrienne Sandoval Q ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PLATTEVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Mayor Pro Tern PLATTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Smith Chair Vichael Cowper Steve Nelson Steve Sandoval Carole Schleif Retired Steve Shafer Sandra Smith PLATTEVILLE TOWN STAFF Troy Renken ke n Mary Lee, MMC David Brand Town Manager Town Clerk/Treasurer Public Works Director COLORADO CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Michael Tupa, Supervisor Haipenc Zhang, VLA Guan Wang, MLA Heather Murphy, VLA \ikhila Ramineedi, MUD Sara Morse, V LA Stacy Ester, V LA PROJECT CONSULTANTS Velissa Kendrick, AICP Vartin Landers, AICP Paul Mills, RLA Shelley La Vastra, RLA John 3ecgs, ASLA 'Kendrick Consulting Plan Tools Russell + Vills Studios Russell + Vills Studios Russell + Vills Studios Special thanks to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for their generous grant assistance, and to everyone in Platteville who completed a survey or participated in one or more of the community events associated with the project. The Town wishes to acknowledge the contributions of those citizens and consultants involved in the original 2010 Platteville Comprehensive Plan that preceded this Plan update. Hello