AGENDA DATE: 11/3/2021
TITLE:
Title
Resolution of Intent to Update the Comprehensive Plan
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution of Intent for staff to begin work on the Comprehensive Plan update in accordance with Project Goals, Phasing Plan, and Phase 1 Engagement Plan
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, McCulley, Rapp, Falkenstein
PRESENTER (S): Rachel Falkenstein, Planning Manager
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At a work session on October 6, 2021, the Board endorsed the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Project Goals and Phasing Plan (Attachment A) and supported the approach of completing concurrent, phased updates to the Comp Plan and the County’s Zoning Ordinance.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: to enhance the well-being and quality of life of all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Staff’s proposed Phase 1 Engagement Plan for the Comp Plan update is provided in Attachment B for Board review and feedback. The Engagement Plan includes overall engagement goals, a summary of the engagement approach, and a tentative schedule for Phase 1.
Due to the varying level of detail that will be covered in each of the Comp Plan phases, staff intends to draft separate engagement plans for each phase of work. Staff will solicit Board feedback on engagement plans at the beginning of each phase of work. This will allow the community engagement process to focus on and consider the topics at hand and the best methods for soliciting feedback on each topic.
A Resolution of Intent (Attachment C) for staff to begin the Comprehensive Plan Update in accordance with the Project Goals, Phasing Plan, and the Phase 1 Engagement Plan is attached for the Board’s consideration and action.
BUDGET IMPACT: The Fiscal Year 2022 budget identified $665,000 from the Board of Supervisors Strategic Priority reserve to fund work associated with the Comp Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance Update.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board:
1) review and affirm or recommend revisions to the Phase 1 Engagement Plan & Goals (Attachment B); and
2) adopt the Resolution of Intent to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan (Attachment C).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Comp Plan Project Goals & Phasing Plan
B - Phase 1 Engagement Plan
C - Resolution of Intent