2035 Comprehensive Plan - May Public Workshops

2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLANSumner County’s Blueprint to

the Future

Second Round of Public MeetingsMay 2010

Purpose of Today’s Meeting

Provide update on the development of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan

Review the 2035 Vision & Objectives Review the 2035 General Framework Map Briefly review components of the region’s

transportation system Listen to your thoughts about

transportation in Sumner County now and into the future

Stay Involved!

Access website: 2035plan.sumnerplanning.org

Follow us on Twitter or Facebook: www.twitter.com/sumnerplanning www.facebook.com/sumnerplanning

Attend public workshops and meetings: Bethpage, Fairfield, Gallatin, New Deal, &

Shackle Island Contact the Construction & Development

Department: (615) 452-1467 [email protected]

CURRENT STATUS

Generalized Timeline

Date Activity

Late 2008 – Present Tri-County Transportation & Land Use Study

February 2008 Purpose & Need White Paper

December 2009 Visioning Survey & Online Sites Available

January 2010 Kickoff of Comp Plan

January – July 2010 Planning Commission, Working Group, & Technical Group Meetings

March, May, & June 2010

2 Rounds of Public Meetings + Final Draft Public Meeting (only in Gallatin)

June/July 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing on Comp PlanCounty Commission Public Hearing on Comp Plan

Status of Comprehensive Plan

Held public workshops in early March regarding long range objectives and proposed character areas.

Held two Working Group meetings (Feb & March).

Held Technical Input meeting (March).

Status of Comprehensive Plan

Available on-line for review: Introduction Existing & Future Conditions Vision & Objectives Land Use

Transportation, Natural Resources, & Implementation elements are still pending…

2035plan.sumnerplanning.org

MARCH PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

Bethpage Workshop – March 1

New Deal Workshop – March 2

Fairfield Workshop – March 8Shackle Island Workshop –

March 9Gallatin Open House – March

10

Roads – Rogues Fork Old Hickory Lake Utilities – electricity

and phone Drinking water

improved Cragfont South Tunnel Fountainhead area Wynnwood

Bledsoe Lick area Farming and rural

atmosphere Quality growth Hospital closeby Major airport Shopping Rural views & life Appreciate well

water

Bethpage Area – Community Assets

Bethpage United Methodist Church Public Workshop – March 1, 2010

Oakmont Elementary

Great restaurant nearby

Rural atmosphere – country feel

Less traffic Not overcrowded –

moved away from city for here

Large lot housing Old Timers Day Horse rides Community Building

in Cottontown (Old School House) & Salem Area

Proximity to services in other areas (Portland, White House, Bowling Green, Nashville, etc.)

New Deal Area – Community Assets

Oakmont Elementary School Public Workshop – March 2, 2010

Rural areas just outside of cities

History Maintain past while

continuing to grow Growth that

considers environment and local history

Hwy 52 & 174 int. Look of village nodes

Good schools Historical sites and

pushing tourism Fleetwood Bldg in

Westmoreland Meadowbrook Game

Farm Work on Vo-Tech

Center in Westmoreland (education)

Fairfield Area – Community AssetsNorth Sumner Elementary School Public Workshop – March 8, 2010

Historical cemetery next to Beech & older homes

Worsham’s Market Tyree Springs/Long

Hollow/Latimer Lane scenic drives

Large lot homes Working farms

(localvoires) Volunteer fire dept. Growth & needed services

doesn’t detract from area Long Hollow Baptist

Shackle Island Area – Community Assets

Development that is context sensitive

Good schools Good access to other

communities Streams and creeks Maintain railways Nice people Safe Sense of community Quiet/dark at night

Beech High School Public Workshop – March 9, 2010

In one sentence, describe what you think Sumner County should look like in the future.

From On-line Survey, December 2009, Question 12, Pages 40-48

“Develop the areas that have started and TAKE CARE of what we have.”

“…embraces the future while not losing it’s connection with the past.”“Remain a family orient[ed]

location for living.”

“I would love to see Sumner County maintain it’s rural feel...”

“Community founded. Experiencefamily in Sumner County!”

“Maintain and preservethe rural pristine character...”

“…strive to be its ‘own’ community...”

“The same as it is now.”

“An environment to live, work, and play.”

“Good roads and good schools.”

“…more mass transit and people walking more…”

“Safe, hometown community.”

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PRIORITIZATION OF OBJECTIVES

On-line SurveyPublic Workshops

Planning CommissionWorking GroupTechnical Input

Comprehensive Plan Vision & Objectives

1. Protection of Natural Resources

2. Efficient Transportation System

3. Maintain Sense of Community and Sense of Place

4. Rural Preservation

5. Economic Enrichment while Safeguarding Public & Private Development

6. Historic Conservation & Enhancement

7. Ensure Availability of Services

8. Viable Agriculture

9. Preserve Urban Centers

10. Provide Housing Options

Sumner County will maintain the high quality of

life of those that live, work, and

play in unincorporated Sumner County.

NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION FOCUS

GROUP

Natural Resources Protection Focus Group

Protection of natural resources identified in on-line survey, public workshops, and by Working Group as top priority.

One of six communities in U.S. to participate in program to develop a plan that protects water and forest resources.

The Model Forest Policy Program, the Cumberland River Compact, and the Climate Project are collaborators on program.

Utilize Comprehensive Plan process (Cookeville, TN). Utilize Greenprint GIS data developed by Cumberland

Region Tomorrow. Formation of focus group to identify, research, and

assess strategies appropriate for Sumner County.

2035 GENERAL FRAMEWORK MAP

Public WorkshopsPlanning Commission

Technical InputWorking Group

Northeast Sumner County

Mostly Rural Crossroads Village Centers:

Bransford Fairfield Turner’s Station Graball

Historical Village Centers: Bethpage South Tunnel

Traditional Village Center – Oak Grove

Northeast Sumner County

Conservation: Streams/creeks/ponds, etc. Property in land trust at Fowler Ford &

Butler Bridge along Portland UGB

Northwest Sumner County

Mostly Rural Suburban

Portland UGB White House UGB

Traditional Village Centers: New Deal City of Mitchellville

Crossroads Village Center Graball Walnut Grove Part of Hwy 52 outside of Portland UGB

Historical Village Center - South Tunnel

Northwest Sumner County

Mixed Use Neighborhood – Hwy 52 & College

Industrial Revitalization New Deal

Highway Services US Hwy 31W and SR 25

Conservation Streams/creeks/ponds, etc. Property in land trust at Fowler Ford &

Butler Bridge along Portland UGB

Southwest Sumner County

Mostly Rural Suburban

Gallatin UGB Goodlettsville UGB Hendersonville UGB City of Millersville & UGB

Crossroads Village Center: Caps Gap Big Station Camp & Long Hollow Pike

Mixed Use Neighborhood, Waterfront Living, Activity Center & Employment Center – Part of H’ville UGB

Southwest Sumner County

Traditional Village Center – Cottontown High Growth Center – Shackle Island: Conservation

Streams/creeks/ponds, etc. Cages Bend Boat Ramp Property in land trust off Sunset Drive on

Cages Bend Peninsula

Southeast Sumner County

Mostly Rural Suburban

Gallatin UGB Hendersonville UGB

Industrial – TVA Plant & Airport Employment Center – Around Hwy 109 Crossroads Village Centers:

Graball Sideview New Center along 31E

Southeast Sumner County

Traditional Village Center – Lockett Historical Village Centers:

Bethpage Castalian Springs

Conservation: Bledsoe Creek State Park Property within land trust along Hwy 109

and Cragfont property (?) Streams/creeks/ponds, etc.

TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT

Components of Transportation Element

1996 Sumner County Major Thoroughfare Plan 2000 Sumner County Bicycle-Pedestrian

Master Plan Pull together surface travel modes and

components: Auto (street ROW, road widening, safety spot

improvements, parking) Bike (greenways, bike routes, bike lanes,

shoulders, bike parking, school siting) Foot (sidewalks, greenways, school siting) Transit (choices, routes, stations, Park ‘n Ride

locations)

TRANSPORTATION TRENDS

Source: Nashville Area MPO Tri-County Transportation & Land Use Study (2009)

2008 Congestion

Nashville

Gallatin

Lebanon

Murfreesboro

Franklin

Clarksville

Columbia

2035 Congestion, Projected

Nashville

Gallatin

Lebanon

Murfreesboro

Franklin

Clarksville

Columbia

LIVE in Hendersonville and WORK in…

Hendersonville Area Residents’ Work Locations

Source: US Census Bureau & US Dept of Labor (2004)

Hendersonville Area Workers’ ResidenceWORK in Hendersonville and LIVE in…

Source: US Census Bureau & US Dept of Labor (2004)

Gallatin Area Residents’ Work LocationsLIVE in Gallatin and WORK in…

Source: US Census Bureau & US Dept of Labor (2004)

Gallatin Area Workers’ ResidencesWORK in Gallatin and LIVE in…

Source: US Census Bureau & US Dept of Labor (2004)

Travel Routes toSouth Central

Kentucky Cities

Source: Created by author

Interstate 65

US 31W

US 231/US 31E

What do you not like about Sumner County?

1. Lack of sidewalks/no connectivity2. Traffic/congestion3. Few transit options

“I would like to be able to walk to grocery, barber shop, church, etc.”

“Irrational development…tha[t] dump nearly all traffic onto a very few roads”

“Inability to get a comprehensive and connected greenway system in place…”

“We have the rudest most discourteous drivers with a me first attitude. ”

“We need to be looking at some form of mass transit.”

“I really miss sidewalks and wish that the county would make it a requirement for new development. “

“with the increase in population the traffic is getting congested”

From On-line Survey, Question 11, pg. 35-39

AUTOMOBILE

Regional Roadways

The Backbone of Transportation in Sumner County (Examples)

Limited Access Hwys: I-65 SR 386 SR 109 (partial)

Arterials: US 31E US 31W SR 258 SR 25 US 231 SR 52

Collectors: Mt. Vernon Rd. Harsh Ln. Rock Springs Rd. Upper Station Camp

Rd. Others:

Other City/County Roads

Neighborhood Streets Dead End Streets Private Drives

Automobile Parking

Connectivity – Grid Street Pattern

Downtown Gallatin

Connectivity – Curvilinear Street Pattern

Shackle Island Area

Connectivity – Modified

How would you connect the streets?

Traffic Safety Issues in Sumner County

Current data limits applying spot improvements based upon crash history on county roads

4 E’s of Traffic Safety: Law enforcement focus on behavioral and driver issues

(speeding, licensing, etc.) Education and advocacy focus on behavioral (seat belt

use, don’t drink and drive, etc.) Emergency response focus on injury prevention and

crash aftermath (time to a hospital, response times, etc.)

Engineering focus on infrastructure deficiencies and solutions (ingress/egress, guardrail, etc.)

Local planning can address some engineering issues!

Traffic Safety Issues in Sumner County

County-wide issues: Significant number of crashes at intersection or intersection-related Most crashes in urban vs. rural areas Similar number of crashes in business and residential areas 86 crashes involving bicyclists from 1996-

2008 173 crashes involving pedestrians from

1996-2008

Traffic Safety Issues in Sumner County

County-wide issues: Number of crashes reported by Sumner

County Sheriff’s Department rose considerably in 2007

Most crashes by State Route (2003-2007): US 31E – 4,353 crashes SR 109 – 1,005 crashes SR 258 – 934 crashes SR 25 – 861 crashes SR 174 – 673 crashes SR 386 – 583 crashes

BIKE

Bike Lanes – Wide Shoulders - Greenways

MPO recently completed bike-ped counts: Downtown Gallatin Lower Station Camp Creek Rd. Drakes Creek Park

Bike Parking – Bus Racks

FOOT

Sidewalks – Ped Signals – ADA Ramps

TRANSIT

New Options

Some Mass Transit Components

Rail (Light, Heavy, Commuter) Music City Star No light rail in Nashville area

Bus Fixed Route (Rapid, Express, Local Service) Gallatin Road Bus Rapid Transit RTA Relax & Ride

Demand Response MTA AccessRide Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency

Park & Ride Lots (Carpool, Vanpool, Bus)

Sumner County Trans. SystemCar

Highways

Signs/Signals

Parking Standards

Streets

Pavement Markings

FootSidewalks

ADA Ramps

Trails/Paths

Greenways

Signs/Signals

BikeBike Lanes

Wide Shoulder

Trails/Paths

Greenways

Pavement Markings

Parking Standards

Mass TransitRail

Demand Response

Carpool/Vanpool

Bus

Park & Ride

Stations

Sumner County Trans. SystemCar

Highways

Signs/Signals

Parking Standards

Streets

Pavement Markings

FootSidewalks

ADA Ramps

Trails/Paths

Greenways

Signs/Signals

BikeBike Lanes

Wide Shoulder

Trails/Paths

Greenways

Pavement Markings

Parking Standards

Mass TransitRail

Demand Response

Carpool/Vanpool

Bus

Park & Ride

Stations

Community

Connectivity

Land Use

Economic Growth

Sustainability

Air Quality

Safety

Congestion

Travel Time

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Fairfield Area – Transportation Issues

North Sumner Elementary School Public Workshop – May 3, 2010

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Shackle Island Area – Transportation Issues

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Beech High School Public Workshop – May 4, 2010

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Bethpage Area – Transportation Issues

Bethpage United Methodist Church Public Workshop – May 10, 2010

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New Deal Area – Transportation Issues

Oakmont Elementary School Public Workshop – May 11, 2010

For More Information:

Sumner County Construction & Development

355 N. Belvedere Dr., Room 202Gallatin, TN 37066

(615) 452-14672035plan.sumnerplanning.org

Gary Hammock, Construction & Development Director – [email protected]

Michael Briggs, AICP, County Planner – [email protected]

Lisa DiOrio, Administrative Assistant – [email protected]

Rachael Ivie, Community Planner (State Planning Office) – [email protected]