Comprehensive Plan ENVISION CAMDEN COUNTY

Comprehensive Plan

ENVISION CAMDEN COUNTYENVISION CAMDEN COUNTY

John ManuelEnvironmental Author

Monday, November 14, 2011Monday, November 14, 2011

Workshop OverviewWorkshop Overview

• Welcome and Introductions

• What We Tell You– Comprehensive Transportation Plan

– Comprehensive Plan

• What You Tell Us– Community Survey

– Keypad Polling Exercise

– Group Discussion Exercise

• Adjourn

Comprehensive Transportation Comprehensive Transportation PlanPlan

• Purpose:– Identify existing and future transportation

deficiencies

– Generate information decision-makers can use to guide future transportation decisions

• Primary Objectives– Improve Mobility and Safety

• Product– Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan• Road map for making future short and

long range policy decisions

• “Comprehensive” because it covers wide range of community issues (transportation, land use, economy, environment, health, community, design, infrastructure, etc.)

• Three part planning process:– Identifying Planning Influences and Opportunities– Developing a Community Vision – Constructing a Policy Framework and Implementation Plan

Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Project ScheduleProject Schedule

Camden County, NC Comprehensive Plan Project Schedule

Tasks July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May JuneTask 1: Project Initiation and Community Assessment SC SCTask 2: Issue Identification and Needs Assessment PW BOC/SCTask 3: Development of Alternative Plans SCTask 4: Selection and Refinement of Plan BOC/SC/PWTask 5: Development of Recommended Plan BOC/SCTask 6: Project ReportingTask 7: Camden County Environmental Culture Document

BOC Meeting with Board of County CommissionersPW Public Workshop

Updated: August 11, 2011 SC Steering/Technical Committee Meeting

2011 2012Camden County, NC Comprehensive Plan Project Schedule

Tasks July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May JuneTask 1: Project Initiation and Community Assessment SC SCTask 2: Issue Identification and Needs Assessment PW BOC/SCTask 3: Development of Alternative Plans SCTask 4: Selection and Refinement of Plan BOC/SC/PWTask 5: Development of Recommended Plan BOC/SCTask 6: Project ReportingTask 7: Camden County Environmental Culture Document

BOC Meeting with Board of County CommissionersPW Public Workshop

Updated: August 11, 2011 SC

Comprehensive Plan: Comprehensive Plan:

Community Planning Influences Community Planning Influences ReportReport

• Report sets out foundational information for plan

• Purpose to provide factual basis for development of policy framework

• Three parts to report:

– Part 1: Summary of Planning Initiatives

– Part 2: Summary of Existing Conditions

– Part 3: Summary of Key Planning Influences and Opportunities


Part 1 – Summary of Planning Part 1 – Summary of Planning InitiativesInitiatives

• Solid Planning Foundation for Development of Comprehensive Plan

Land Use and Infrastructure•2005 Advanced Core CAMA Land Use Plan•Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan•Long Range Water and Sewer Service Plan•CAMA Sea Level Rise Policy

Economic Development• Camden County 21st Century Community Strategic Plan•Camden County / US 17 Corridor Master Plan• Green Industrial Park Feasibility Study

Transportation Plans•Comprehensive Transportation Plan•Hampton Roads TPO Long Range Transportation Plan•US 17 Great Dismal Swamp Corridor Study


Part 2 – Summary of Existing Part 2 – Summary of Existing ConditionsConditions

• Facts and Trends

• Broad array of community planning topics:

• Regional Context and Planning Area

• Population (historic and projected)

• Economy / Agriculture

• Natural Systems and Hazards

• Land Use and Development

• Transportation

• Stormwater

• Water / Wastewater

• Recreation

• Community Health

• Public Services



• Key County Attributes: – Location in the

Hampton Roads region

– Natural features / resources

– Affordable cost of living

–Well educated workforce

– Schools



• Population Trends: – The County had a very healthy rate of

growth over the last decade – 3.78% annual average growth

– Significant considering the County had a 3.5 year moratorium on development during this period

– Highest growing County in region



• Population Projections: – Projections vary by source

– Growth expected but at slower pace

Source 2010 Pop 2030 Pop ChangeAnnual

Average Growth Rate

State Demographer 9,980 11,600 1,620 0.75%

Woods & Poole 9,980 13,994 4,014 1.8%



• Housing– Housing stock in very good condition, but lacks

diversity• 99% of homes are single-family units (detached,

modular, manufactured)

– National and state trends show changing market demands for more diverse housing products

– Opportunity to create housing that reflects rural nature of community but provides new housing opportunities



• Economy– Few options for employment

– Highly skilled workforce

– Employment in the County represents approximately half of the jobs needed to employ the local workforce

– Opportunity to expand local employment and provide new jobs “close to home”



• Agriculture– Farming Operations Grew Between 2002-2007



• Workers Commute Out of County – 29.3% to Pasquotank Cty and 23.6 % to Hampton Roads area



• Natural Features are Abundant and Limit Development Potential

• 21 out of 24 soil types severely limit septic system use

• 60% of County in wetlands

• 67% of County in floodplain

• 26% of County is designated Significant Natural Heritage Areas



• Land Use: Majority is in a natural state, agricultural, or low-density single family development (1 acre +)



• Development Focus on Northern US 17 Corridor



• Transportation Infrastructure Adequate but Limited to Vehicular Travel



• Stormwater Management is a Critical Challenge

• Key considerations: Low topographic relief, high groundwater tables, and poor draining soils

• These features limit the ability to employ best management practices and low-impact development techniques



• Water/Wastewater

– Raw Water Supply Needed to Meet Needs of Future Populations

– Wastewater treatment is a critical challenge; may septic systems are inadequate and expected to fail

– Water and Sewer Master Plan identifies the need for three localized wastewater treatment systems to expand needed service - may be cost prohibitive



• Parks and Recreation– Recreational opportunities have increased

– Opportunities exist to expand further and provide a solid base for an eco-tourism industry sector in the County

• Hiking/biking trails

• Blueways and other water activities

• Hunting/fishing

• Sports and tournaments

• Environmental education



• Government Facilities– Needed New Public Facilities

• High school

• Administrative office space

• Expansion of reverse osmosis water treatment plant

• Sewer system expansion

• Parks and recreation

– Also need long-term strategy for solid waste/recycling


Part 3 –Influences and Part 3 –Influences and OpportunitiesOpportunities

1. Camden Plantation

2. Camden Town Center

3. Eco Industrial Park

4. Hales Lake Wind Farm

5. South Mills Small Area Plan

6. Expansion of Dismal Swamp State Park and New Bike Trail Linking Park to Virginia

Are there others we should include?


Preliminary Topics to Address in Preliminary Topics to Address in PlanPlan

1. Recreational transportation

2. Community facilities (county offices, storm shelter, schools, recreation)

3. Public appearance

4. Water / sewer

5. Economic development (waterfront, business development)

6. Educational programs

7. Curbing sprawl

8. EMS service

9. County representation on Planning Board

10. Community building

11. Public / traffic safety

12. Zoning conflicts

13. Adult living community

14. Agriculture

Are there others to add?


Community SurveyCommunity Survey

• Prepared joint CTP and CP survey

• Available online or in hard copy

• Deadline for survey: December 31, 2011

Keypad Polling ExerciseKeypad Polling Exercise

• Interactive, real-time polling

• Anonymous, no pressure to provide true opinion

• Learn what others think

Warm Up Question: Warm Up Question: Which team do you prefer?Which team do you prefer?

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1. ECU2. UNC3. NC State4. Duke5. Other

1. Do you live in Camden 1. Do you live in Camden County?County?

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1. Yes2. No, but I work

here3. No, but I own

property here4. No, I live and

work elsewhere and don’t own property here

2. If you live in Camden 2. If you live in Camden County, how long have you County, how long have you

lived here?lived here?

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1. 0-4 years2. 5-9 years3. 10-19 years4. 20-29 years5. 30-39 years6. 40-49 years7. 50+ years

3. For those that work outside 3. For those that work outside the county, what is your the county, what is your

profession?profession?

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1. Sales2. Manufacturing3. Military4. Government /Education5. Medical6. Real estate

development / Construction

7. Technology / Professional Services

8. Hospitality9. Agriculture10. Other

4. What do you like most 4. What do you like most about Camden County?about Camden County?

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1. Rural setting and low density development

2. Small town environment and slower pace of life

3. Natural features – rivers and Dismal Swamp

4. Access to NC coast5. Access to Hampton Roads

area6. Sense of Community7. Affordable Cost of Living8. Other

5. What do you like second 5. What do you like second most about Camden County?most about Camden County?

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1. Rural setting and low density development

2. Small town environment and slower pace of life

3. Natural features – rivers and Dismal Swamp

4. Access to NC coast

5. Access to Hampton Roads area

6. Sense of Community

7. Affordable Cost of Living

8. Other

6. What do you like least about 6. What do you like least about Camden County?Camden County?

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1. Lack of employment opportunities

2. Lack of commercial establishments

3. Lack of housing choices

4. Few places to walk/bike

5. Few places to have community gatherings

6. Other

7. Which phrase best 7. Which phrase best describes Camden County describes Camden County

today?today?

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1. Tranquil – A place for peaceful living

2. Bedroom community – Mostly serve people working elsewhere

3. Full service – Provides everything you need

4. Fragmented – It’s a fragmented collection of developments

5. My hometown – It’s a great place to establish roots, to raise a family and grow old

6. Not home – It’s a great place to live for a while, but it’s not “home”

7. Other

8. Which phrase best describes 8. Which phrase best describes your hope for Camden County in your hope for Camden County in

the future?the future?

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1. Tranquil – A place for peaceful living

2. Bedroom community – Mostly serve people working elsewhere

3. Full service – Provides everything you need

4. Fragmented – It’s a fragmented collection of developments

5. My hometown – It’s a great place to establish roots, to raise a family and grow old

6. Not home – It’s a great place to live for a while, but it’s not “home”

7. Other

9. Future growth in Camden 9. Future growth in Camden County should….County should….

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1. Be targeted (geographically) to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment

2. Be driven by the free market

3. Be managed to most efficiently use existing infrastructure

4. Be targeted through development of new infrastructure

5. Other

10. Camden County should grow 10. Camden County should grow in the following manner…in the following manner…

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1. Continue Current Trend: Expansion via dispersed, single-use developments

2. Become More Compact: Higher intensity, more efficient, mixed-use developments in targeted locations

3. Don’t know/no opinion

11. How strongly do you support the following 11. How strongly do you support the following statement? “In considering new development, statement? “In considering new development, quality and appearance are more important than the quality and appearance are more important than the

number of units or how intensely they number of units or how intensely they are organized.” are organized.”

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1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly disagree6. Don’t know / no

opinion

12. If Camden County offered a 12. If Camden County offered a job for your skill set, would you job for your skill set, would you

work here?work here?

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1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly disagree6. Don’t know / no

opinions

Group Discussion ExerciseGroup Discussion Exercise

• Discuss 6 questions – 4 of which have mapping elements

• Facilitator and scribe for each table

• [Insert color coding]

Thanks for your Thanks for your participation!participation!

• Visit all stations and provide input• Fill in comment form and leave with

planners• Survey online or at County Planning

Department• Information on planning efforts and

survey on County websitewww.camdencountync.gov

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