Jessamine County Comprehensive Plan Update 2009

1. Creating a Comprehensive Plan Jessamine County Comprehensive Plan Update 2009

2. What is aComprehensive Plan? Defined by Kentucky state law (KRS100) General, far-reaching vision that benefits the entire community Takes a long-term view of issues Focuses on physical development while also considering social and economic factors Only formal document that defines and coordinates all major development goals, objectives and plan elements

3. Required Elements of a Comprehensive Plan Base Study Demographics Economic analysis Housing analysis Community Facilities element Parks and recreation Schools, libraries and hospitals Utilities Public safety services Public offices and administrative facilities Land Use element Residential Commercial Industrial Agricultural Recreational Transportation element Streets, roads and highways Railways, airways and waterways Truck routes Terminals for people, goods and vehicles

4. Special Elements of a Comprehensive Plan Military Installations element Necessary if a military installation is located within the jurisdiction Consultation with command authorities is required Customized elements At the discretion of the community Address specific topics such as pollution, historic preservation, housing or other issues of interest in the community

5. How do we begin? Creation of a Vision Statement Defines the character of the community, its unique qualities and its priorities for the future

6. Jessamine County Vision Statement Jessamine County is a community with strong sense of place and a strong sense of who we are. Our diversity allows us to be individuals within a larger community, each of us able to achieve our highest personal goals and make a positive contribution to our neighbors. Our cities offer all the amenities of modern life, while our small towns and farms keep us grounded in the irreplaceable heritage that makes us unique. Our schools and universities educate our children and young adults, preparing them to play an active part in our community throughout their lives. Our background and traditions are important to us. We respect the people and places that are the foundation of our cities, towns and neighborhoods and embrace the best today can offer. Our open spaces, green fields and river valleys are among our most treasured resources. We value the contribution our natural environment makes to the quality of life for our families, our friends and our neighbors. Our highest aspiration is to maintain the distinctive qualities and shared values that make Jessamine County a community, while welcoming the best of what is to come for ourselves and for future generations. Jessamine County Comprehensive Plan Update Committee April 22, 2008

7. What is theStatement of Goals and Objectives? Defined by Kentucky state law (KRS100) The heart of the Comprehensive Plan

8. Statement of Goals and Objectives Purpose A guide to create policies and regulations that will fulfill the goals set by the community A tool for analyzing and evaluating future development Goals Statement of the vision of the physical environment and quality of life the Jessamine County community wants to achieve Objectives Specific actions, strategies or policies that can help accomplish the community’s goals

9. Statement of Goals and Objectives Economic and Commercial Development Residential Development Transportation Infrastructure and Community Facilities Environment Tourism and Historic Preservation Adopted by Jessamine County Fiscal Court, the Wilmore City Council and the Nicholasville City Council Fall 2008

10. What’s next? Approval by the Update Development Committee of the Land Use plan and map Discussion of remaining elements of the Plan: transportation, community facilities, environment, tourism/historic preservation and implementation recommendations Final adoption of the completed Comprehensive Plan by the City of Nicholasville and Wilmore/Jessamine County Joint Planning Commissions

11. Jessamine County Comprehensive Plan 2009 County Land Use Map

12. Land Use Types Commercial Retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues such as movie theaters Industrial Manufacturing, wholesale and research/development businesses Professional Office Business offices for physicians, attorneys, accountants and other service-oriented professionals Public/Institutional Schools, cemeteries, public parks and recreational facilities, libraries and government offices

13. Factors to Consider Transportation What are the likely transportation requirements for the proposed use? What’s the condition of existing roads and sidewalks? Are there plans in place for future road improvement in the area? Are there other transportation elements in place (e.g. rail lines) that would benefit a particular land use? Public services and utilities Are adequate public services and utilities -- such as sewers, fire and police protection -- already in place? Existing development How will the land use fit in with existing land uses surrounding it? Community needs How will this particular land use benefit the community as a whole? Does this land use further the community’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives? Environmental issues What positive or negative effects might this land use have on the natural environment, in the immediate vicinity and countywide? Is this type of land use appropriate for the environmental characteristics of the area?

14. How can I help? Attend and observe at regular meetings of the Update Committee Follow the process on the BGADD website at http://bgadd.org/jessamine/jessamine_intro.htm Submit a Citizen Input: Land Use Element form http://www.bgadd.org/jessamine/pdf/LandUseCitzInput.pdf

15. Contact Us For general information on the Update process: http://bgadd.org/jessamine/jessamine_intro.htm For Base Study, Vision Statement, Statement of Goals and Objectives and other Update Committee documents: http://www.bgadd.org/jessamine/jessamine_docs.htm For the Land Use Citizen Input form: http://www.bgadd.org/jessamine/pdf/LandUseCitzInputRev.pdf For maps: http://www.bgadd.org/jessamine/jessamine_maps.htm For Update Committee meeting agendas and minutes: http://www.bgadd.org/jessamine/jessamine_meetings.htm Blue Grass Area Development District (BGADD) 859-269-8021 bgadd.org