Plan Pilot Point is a 12-month process to update three key long-range planning documents for the City: The Comprehensive Plan, Historic Downtown Master Plan, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

A. Comprehensive Plan

Broadly speaking, a comprehensive plan sets a Vision for the community for the next 15 to 20 years, establishes policies to manage growth and achieve the Vision - including for rezoning requests - and provides a framework for other plans, improvements, investments, and budgetary decisions.

Some key elements of a comprehensive plan include:

1. Conduct a thorough analysis of current and projected demographic, economic, and land use conditions in Pilot Point.
2. Engage with stakeholders, including city officials, residents, business owners, and community organizations, through public meetings, surveys, and workshops.
3. Develop a vision statement and long-term goals for the city based on community input.
4. Prepare a comprehensive land use plan that outlines future land use patterns, zoning recommendations, and transportation planning.
5. Identify and prioritize infrastructure and public facilities improvements.
6. Provide recommendations for sustainable and resilient development practices.
7. Create an implementation plan with specific action items and timelines.

Broadly speaking, a Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) Inventories existing park and recreation facilities and their levels of service (LOS), establishes desired LOS, identifies improvements needed to maintain or achieve desired LOS, assesses and recommends programming, connectivity, and funding opportunities.

Some key elements of a PRMP include:

1. Inventory and assess existing parks, recreational facilities, and green spaces in the city.
2. Engage with the community to identify park and recreation needs and desires.
3. Develop a master plan for existing and potential parks an recreational areas.
4. Provide recommendations for park improvements, new park development, and funding strategies.
5. Incorporate sustainability and accessibility principles into the park master plan.

Broadly speaking, a downtown masterplan (DMP)Defines Downtown boundary and sub-areas, establishes a Vision for Downtown, sets a market-informed future for Downtown, assesses and recommends design, function, and programming.

Some key elements of a DMP include:

1. Conduct a detailed analysis of the historic downtown area, including land use, transportation, and infrastructure.
2. Facilitate discussions with downtown businesses, property owners, and community members to identify their vision for the downtown area.
3. Develop a downtown master plan that outlines strategies for revitalization, historic preservation, activation, and economic development.
4. Recommend zoning district modifications and recommended land uses that will enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the downtown district.
5. Provide strategies to promote the arts, culture, specialty retail and tourism in the downtown area.

We anticipate the process taking approximately a year, with the Master Plan Set being considered for adoption at the beginning of 2025.

Although all three documents that make up the Master Plan Set have been updated at various points in the last 20 years, Pilot Point is facing growth unlike anything in its history. This is a critical juncture to understand the community's values and values and vision for the future. Updating all three documents at once allows the City to save taxpayer dollars by conducting all public engagement in one effort while considering the interconnectedness of all three documents.

Below are some key updates and planning efforts that the City has conducted in the last decade, as well as best practices for how frequently such updates should be completed.

• The RUDAT (Regional Urban Design Assistance Team) Report was completed in February 2013>> over 10 years ago!
• The Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2018 but was not approved>> should be updated every three to five years and needs community buy-in.
• The Park and Recreation Master Plan was completed in 2016>> should be updated every three to five years and needs community buy-in.
• There is no standalone Downtown Master Plan to provide a vision or guidance for Downtown. Downtown Design Guidelines were recently adopted, but those do not cover many components to a Downtown Master Plan, such as economic considerations, programming, and functional components.
• The City has experienced significant growth in the past five to 10 years, and more is coming! It's important that we prepare ourselves with a Vision and strategies for our future.
• The three plans (Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and Downtown Master Plan) will be combined into one Master Plan Set so that they work together efficiently and seamlessly coordinate.

Everyone is! But more specifically, the City of Pilot Point has hired a planning, design, and engineering firm, LJA, to lead the Project. LJA's team is led by Project Manager Abra Nusser, AICP, who is an experienced, certified city planner. LJA has numerous leaders serving in roles on the team, such as infrastructure, design and landscape architecture, nature and drainage, community engagement, and many more.

The Deputy Project Manager is Corry McClellan, also an experienced, certified city planner.

Serving as leads on the City side are John Taylor, Director of Development Services, and Darrell Gentry, City Planner. John and Darrell are coordinating closely with City Manager Britt Lusk, other City Staff, City Council, and other Pilot Point boards and commissions.

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