September 19th, 2014 Board Retreat Presentation - Growth StrategiesInventive
Solutions for a
Livable
Environment
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Community Development Team
County Administration
Planning and Zoning
General Services
Economic Development
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Presentation Outline
I. History (2-9)
II. Reasons for Change (10-17)
A.Water Costs (11-13)
B.Unsupportable Market (14-16)
C.Need Strategic Financial Plan (17)
III. How Do We Become More Viable (18-63)
A.Where Can We Grow? (19-27)
B.Impact of Growth? (28-43)
i. Land Use Considerations (29-39)
ii. People Impacts (40-43)
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability? (44-49)
D.How Do We Support Change? (50-53)
E.What Does it Look Like? (54-63)
IV. Fiscal Impact of Change (64-68)
V. Summary (69-71)
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I. –History
County Land Statistics
•205,143 Acres of Land
•9,186 Acres within Towns = 4.48%
•20,857 Acres within DSD = 10.16%
•175,100 Acres of
Rural/Agricultural
Land = 85.36%
4.48%
10.16%
85.36%
Towns
DSD's
Rural/Ag
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I. -History
Growth History
Historic Growth Rates
•1980-1990 = 18.1%
•1990-2000 = 16.6%
•2000-2010 = 18.6%
•17.8% Avg. Over 30 years
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I. –History 1991 Comprehensive Plan
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I. –History 2001 Comprehensive Plan
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I. –History 2008 Comprehensive Plan
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I. –History Conclusions
•DSD was 62% Larger in 1991
•Parts Annexed by Smithfield
•DSD Reduced by
Previous BOS’s
•Lack of Market &
Amenities
•Unable to Support
IOW’s Needs
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I. –History Conclusions
County is Large Enough to Provide a
Considerable Variety of Living Options
•Utilizing Focused Development
Best Utilizes Resources
Preserves Rural/Ag. Character
Most Fiscally Responsible
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II. -Reasons for Change
•3 Year Financial Plan (Adopted by BOS)
•Escalating Water Costs without
Customers
•Land Uses and Zoning in Place Not
Working for Development
•Multiple Stalled Developments
•Multiple Plan Revisions
•Proffer Amendments/Reductions
Year 1 –Backfill Existing $3.9 mil Deficit
•Real Estate Tax Increase of $0.12,
($0.20 needed total)
•Draw from Fund Balance
•Debt Restructuring
•Creation of Strategic Plans
Year 2 –Decrease Fund Balance Draw
Year 3 –Eliminate Draw
3 Year Plan = Short Term Fix
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II,A. -Reasons for Change -Water Costs
3 Million
Gallons
Today,
Using 1/6
6.75 Million
Gallons in
2038
$250
Million
Long Term
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II,A. -Reasons for Change -Water Costs
•2,000 Current Water Customers
•10,000 More Needed for Current 3M
Gallon Volume
•24,000 Needed to Absorb Entire Contracts
of 6.75M Volume
1 User = 1 Equivalent Residential Unit
•Commercial, Restaurant, Etc. = Greater Water Use
•Includes overage for fire suppression
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II,A. -Reasons for Change -Water Costs
Need 24,000 Total!
Approved Development
•1,900 Res. Units
•1.3 M SF Commercial
Undeveloped Potential
•2,900 Res. Units
•3.6 M SF Commercial
4,800 Possible Res. Units
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II,B. -Reasons for Change –
Unsupportable Market
Population Insufficient for Commercial
Need Economic Diversity
Create Stand Alone Market
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II,B. -Reasons for Change –Unsupportable Market
•Currently 21,800 Pop.
•62% of the County
Applebee’s –
25,000 Pop. In 3 Mi.
Starbucks –
25,000 Pop. In 3 Mi.
Buffalo Wild Wings –
40,000 Pop.
IHOP –
25-50,000 Pop In 3 Mi.
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II,B. -Reasons for Change -
Unsupportable Market
•Need to Expand Tax Base
•Citizens Wants Services in IOW –Don’t Want
to Leave to Meet Needs
•Rooftops Support & Attract Commercial, Retail,
and Office
•Can’t Follow Same Path and Expect
Different Outcome
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II,C. –Reasons for Change
Lack of Long Term Strategic Plan
Need to Eliminate Liability Through
Focused Growth Plan by:
•District Enhancements
•Encouraging Rooftops
•Incentivizing Business Investment
•Diversifying Revenue Streams
•Increasing Real Estate Values
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III. How Do We Become More Viable?
A.Where Can We Grow?
B.Impact of Growth?
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
D.How Do We Support Change?
E.What Does Change Look Like?
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III,A. Where Can We Grow?
•Focus Around Existing Development
Market Demand in Newport DSD
Infrastructure is in Place
Area Formerly in Newport DSD
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III,A. -Where Can We Grow?
–3 Alternatives
1.Increase Development Potential in DSD
2.DSD Expansion –Nike Park Rd.
3.DSD Expansion –Rt. 10
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III,A. -Where Can We Grow?Alt. 1 -Existing DSD
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Summary –Alt. 1 -Existing DSD
•7,045 Acres in Newport DSD
•3,392 Acres Undeveloped
•1,894 Acres Useable
Current Scenario (3 units/acre)
•2,886 Residential Units
•3.6 Million SF Commercial
Higher Density Scenario (10 units/acre)
•12,284 Residential Units
•7.1 Million SF Commercial
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III, A. Where Can We Grow? Alt 2. -Nike Park Rd.
Newport DSD
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Summary –Alt 2. -Nike Park Rd
•2,292 Acres in Nike Park Expansion Area
•1,811 Acres Undeveloped
•1,148 Acres Useable
Low Density Scenario (3 units/acre)
•3,444 Residential Units
•No Commercial Considered
Higher Density Scenario (12 units/acre)
•13,776 Residential Units
•No Commercial Considered
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III,A. -Where Can We Grow? Alt. 3 -Route 10
Newport DSD
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Summary –Alt. 3 -Route 10
•3,056 Acres in Rt. 10 Expansion Area
•2,765 Acres Undeveloped
•1,603 Acres Useable
Low Density Scenario (3 units/acre)
•4,584 Residential Units
•No Commercial Considered
Higher Density Scenario (7.25 units/acre)
•10,999 Residential Units
•No Commercial Considered
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3 Alternatives = Drawn Conclusions
1.Increased Potential in Existing DSD
Existing Infrastructure
Better Utilization of Land and Investment
Not Enough Capacity to Support Projected
Commercial SF
2.Expansion -Nike Park Road
Surrounded by Existing Development
Other Plans Support (Brewer’s Neck Corridor Study)
Water/Sewer Needs Exist
Important Existing Civic Institution (Nike Park)
Preserve Jurisdictional Boundaries
3.Rt. 10 Expansion
X Least Development Pressure
X Would Require Largest Infrastructure Investment
X Most Expansive/Land Consumptive
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III. -How Do We Become More Viable?
A.Where Can We Grow?
B.Impact of Growth?
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
D.How Do We Support Change?
E.What Does Change Look Like?
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III,B. -Impact of Growth
-Considerations
i.Land Use Considerations
ii.Population Impacts
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations -Current Land Uses
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
What Type of Growth?:
Focused Growth
(Mixed Uses, Compact Development Patterns,
Preserve Rural/Ag. Lands)
X Sprawling Growth
(Single Use Areas, Require More Land & Infrastructure)
Conclusion:
Focused Growth Is Not Happening,
Need Land Use & Zoning Changes
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
Needed Changes
Expand the DSD
Revise Land Use Definitions
•Adjusted to Match Zoning
•Creation of Urban Residential Classification
Add Mixed Uses
•Fewer Business Only Districts, Business Uses
•Integrated Within Community
Consistent With Comprehensive Plan
Conclusion: More Market Friendly, More Housing
Options (Price Point, Size, Style), Diversity in the
Community
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
Current DSD -Proposed Land Uses
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
Current DSD -Proposed Land Use Summary
•Balance of Mixed Use & Business/Employment
•Adds Urban Residential Use
Results:
•1,894 Useable Acres
•9,474 Residential Units
•1.1 M SF Commercial
Current Land Use Scenario
•2,886 Residential Units
•3.6 M SF Commercial
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
Nike Park Rd. –Proposed Land
Uses
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III,B,i. -Land Use Considerations
Nike Park Rd. -Proposed Land Use Summary
•Kept Residential Focus
•Adds Urban Residential Use
Results:
•1,148 Useable Acres
•4,114 Residential Units
Current Land Use Scenario
•Rural Agricultural
•Less than 250 Residential Units
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III,B,i. –Land Use Considerations
Revised Land Statistics
•Minimal Change of 1.33%
•Focused Change for Future Needs
•4,600 Acres vs 11,500 Acres at Build Out
•Compact Development Saves Land,
Less Cost to Implement, Most Efficient
4.48%
10.16%
85.36%
Towns
DSD's
Rural/Ag
Current Condition
4.48%
11.49%
84.03%
Towns
DSD's
Rural/Ag
Proposed Scenario
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Current Scenario
•2,900 Res.Units
•1,900 Approved
•1,589 School Age Pop.
•864 –EL
•293 –MS
•432 -HS
•5 M SF Commercial
–Not Supportable
•Short of Water Volumes
Proposed Scenario
•13,600 Res.Units
•1,900 Approved
•5,131 School Age Pop.
•2,790 –EL
•946 –MS
•1,395 -HS
•2.4 M SF Commercial
–Supportable
•Meets Water Volumes
III,B,ii. -People Impacts
Long Term (25+ Years) Build Out
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III,B,ii. -People Impacts
Development Comparisons
Suffolk
•Added 32,000 Population from 1990-2010 (20 years)
•Largely in Harbourview/North Suffolk
•No Proffers Assessed
•Connection Fees &Taxing District Funded
Short Pump (Henrico County)
•Added 24,500 Population from 2000-2010
•3,500 +/-Acres
•CDA, Proffers, Connection Fees Funded
IOW Proposed
•Could Add 30,000 Population over 25+ years
•5,400 +/-Acres
•Proffers, Permitting & Connect Fees, Taxing District
•22.6% Growth Rate, Only 5% Over Past 30 Years
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III,B,ii. -People Impacts
How Do We Pay for This?
•Proffers -$181.6 Million at Current Proffer
•Permit & Connection Fees (Utilities)
•$124 Million at Current Value
•Increased Real Estate Values –320%
•Current Scenario $1.5 Billion
•Proposed Scenario $4.7 Billion
•Spinoff Tax Revenues (Meals, Sales, Etc.)
•Special Taxing District –Overlay Rate TBD
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III,B,ii. -People Impacts
How Do We Support This?
Transportation Enhancements
•Studies Provide Initial Solutions
•Brewer’s Neck Corridor Study
•Route 17 Corridor Master Plan
•Regular Updates Will Be Needed
Utilities Enhancements
•Master Water & Sewer Plan Underway
•Rate Study Underway
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III. How Do We Become More Viable?
A.Where Can We Grow?
B.Impact of the Growth?
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
D.How Do We Support Change?
E.What Does Change Look Like?
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3 Million
Gallons
Today,
Using 1/6
6.75 Million
Gallons in
2038
$250
Million
Long Term
III,C. -Can it Absorb the Water Liability?
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III,C. -Can it Absorb the Water Liability? 2 Options
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III,C. -Can it Absorb the Water Liability?
Chosen Option -1
•1 Reasonable Expansion Alternative
•Phase 1 = 2.6 miles -$7.4 M Includes Tank
•Phase 2 = 3.0 miles -$3.75 M
PH. 1 PH. 2
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III,C. -Can it Absorb the Water Liability?
Chosen Option -1
•Phased Utilities = DSD Builds Out First
•Phase 1 = 2-3 Years
•1,800 Units to Recoup Investment (Easily Achievable)
•Phase 2 = Construct
as Needed, After DSD
Build Out
•1,000 Connections
to Recoup
Investment
PH. 1
PH. 2
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III,C. -Can it Absorb the Water Liability?
Summary
•24,000 Users Needed to Meet Water Volume
2,000 Current Users
1,000 Users Need Connecting
1,900 Approved Users
13,600 Potential Users
•18,500 Total Potential (Does not Include
Commercial/Office/Retail)
* 1 User = Consumption Equivalent to 1 Residential Unit
** Sewer is Development Driven, Same Route, Development
Implemented
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How Do We Become More Viable?
A.Where Can We Grow?
B.Impact of the Growth?
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
D.How Do We Support Change?
E.What Does Change Look Like?
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III,D. -How Do We Support Change?
Taxing District
•Marginal Tax (TBD) on All District Properties
•Provides Direct Benefits within District
Infrastructure Enhancements
Transportation Enhancements
Aesthetic Enhancements
Enhanced Livability for Residents
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III,D. -How Do We Support Change?
Taxing District Benefits
•Those Benefitting Pay
•Example -Carrsville Residents Don’t Pay for
Brewer’s Neck Widening
•Dedicated, Reliable Revenue Stream
•Pays for Added Amenities
•Improves Property Values
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III,D. -How Do We Support Change?
Taxing District Examples
Hampton Roads
•Rt. 17 (Harbourview) & Downtown –Suffolk
•Sandbridge, Town Center, Bayville Crk. –VB
•Downtown Business District –Norfolk
•Greenbrier –Chesapeake
Statewide
•Chesterfield
•Fairfax
•Loudon
•Alexandria
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How Do We Become More Viable?
A.Where Can We Grow?
B.Impact of the Growth?
C.Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
D.How Do We Support Change?
E.What Does Change Look Like?
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Harbourview, Suffolk
Unified Landscape Architectural Detailing
Pedestrian Friendly
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Peninsula Town Center, Hampton
Unified LandscapeArchitectural Detailing
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City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News
Pedestrian Friendly
Gateway -Sense of Arrival
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Isle of Wight
Pedestrian Friendly?Sense of Arrival?Unified Landscape?
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III,E. -What Does Change Look Like?
Taxing District Enhancements
•Gives IOW Community Character
•Uniform Feel
•Create a Gateway, Sense of Arrival in IOW
•Improved Facilities/Amenities for Citizens
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III,E. -What Does Change Look Like?
Crafting Community Character
•Identify Unique & Desirable Features
Uniform Landscaping
Architectural Design Character
Connective Pedestrian Facilities
Uniform Lighting and Signage
Gateways
Other Enhancement Options
•Route 17 Corridor Master Plan Supports
Concept (Adopted 2007)
•Stricter Enforcement by PC/BOS Needed
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III,E. -What Does Change Look Like?
Enhanced Infrastructure
IOW Rt. 10 Gateway
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III,E. -What Does Change Look Like?
Added Services
Service Options to Consider
•Recycling Pickup
•Debris Pickup
•Garbage Pickup
•Enhanced Public Safety
•Additional Signage
•Facilities Improvements at Parks
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III,E. -What Does Change Look Like?
Proposed District
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Real Estate
Proposed Land Uses
•15,500 Homes @
$304k* Avg. Value =
$4.71 Billion
Proposed Value =
$39.8 M
Current Land Uses
•4800 Homes @
$304k* Avg. Value =
$1.45 Billion
Current Value =
$12.3 M
*304K Value = Constant for Comparison
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change -Business Attraction
•Currently -21,800 Pop.
•Existing Land Use -32,600
•Proposed Land Use -51,000
Applebee’s –
25,000 Pop. In 3 Mi.
Starbucks –25,000
Pop. In 3 Mi.
Buffalo Wild Wings –
40,000 Pop.
IHOP –25-50,000
Pop. In 3 Mi.
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Current IOW Debt Per Capita
General & Schools Utilities
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Debt Per Capita
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Debt Per Capita
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Future IOW Debt Per Capita
Debt per Capita in 2013 = $4,038
Similar VA Municipalities Average = $1,946
Similar VA Municipalities Higher = 1 of 33
Potential Population = 66,562*
* Does not include growth outside Proposed DSD Boundary
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Cost of Doing Nothing
•Utilities Debt Doubles
by 2020
•Limited Growth Won’t
Offset Debt
•Continued Tax
Increases Needed
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Chmura Independent Economic Analysis
Do Nothing
•Do Nothing = $187 M Shortfall
•$187 M Shortfall = $1.07 Tax Rate Countywide
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IV. -Fiscal Impacts of Change
Chmura Independent Economic Analysis
Proposed Development
•Pays for Itself & Water
•No Long-term Countywide Tax Increase
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V. -Summary
Q -Where Can We Grow?
A.Existing DSD & Nike Park Rd. Corridor
Q -Impact of Growth?
A.30,000 Pop. Increase, 25+ Years
Q -Can Growth Absorb Water Liability?
A.Yes! Water won’t drain tax base
Q -How Do We Support Change?
A.Taxing District, Proffers, Tax Base,
Permit/Connection Fees
Q -What Does Change Look Like?
A.Enhanced Livability
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V. -Summary Cont.
•DSD Shrunk in 2001 to Protect Ag. Lands
•Proposed DSD Only 1/2 of 1991 DSD
•Growth Supports & Utilizes Water Contracts
•Focused Growth Protects Ag. Lands (84%)
•Supports/Attracts Needed Business
•Land Use Changes Reflect Market
Conditions
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V. -Summary Cont.
•Phased Growth Supports Market with
Cost Effective Infrastructure
•Proposed Growth Supported/Enhanced
With Special Taxing District
•Taxing District Enhancements Paid by Users
•Growth Reduces Financial Burden on
All of IOW
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Next Steps
•Joint Retreat of BOS & PC
•Public Input Period
•PC Comp. Plan Amendment & ZO
Amendment Public Hearing
•BOS Comp. Plan Amendment & ZO
Amendment Public Hearing
•BOS Taxing District Ord. Public Hearing
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Questions?