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Action Items
7.0 A
ction
I
tems
With any long-range and comprehensive plan, the need is paramount for a set of specific
strategies to take a community from its current state to its desired future. Seen at a glance,
the combined Transportation and Land Use Plans that have been developed have a con-
siderable amount of information. However, when broken down into discrete parts, the
Plans become more manageable, more real to the staff and citizens.
The following action items describe short-term (3 years or less, shown in
green
), longer-term
(longer than 3 years, shown in
blue
), and ongoing (shown in
orange
) strategies that the
Town and its partnering agencies can undertake to realize the goals and policies stated in
the Plans. Year One Goals/Activities refer to the first year that the item is to be implement-
ed, regardless of what year that is. Years shown are calendar, rather than fiscal, years.
The reader is encouraged to refer to the complete listing of Goals and Policy Statements
in Section Four to provide additional clarity on the intent of these action items.
Action Items
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014-
2035
Goal 1: Ensure a diverse development pattern that sustains livability and the environment by encouraging future development and public infrastructure that is
complementary with existing development.
1.1 Amend Zoning Ordinance.
Ensure that current
zoning district descriptions are compatible with the
general intent of the land use districts in the plan.
Incorporate zoning categories for small-scale mixed
use and transit oriented development. Note that
this does not imply rezoning properties to match the
land uses in this plan - only ensuring that matching
zoning categories exist to allow rezoning upon a
property owner’s request. This is a short-term solution;
development of the Unified Development Ordinance
in item 1.4 is the long term solution for amending the
zoning ordinance.
Related Policies:
1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2D, 2E,
3A-E, 5A-F
Estimated Cost:
100 hours staff time +
$10,000 consulting fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities:
Staff review of zoning ordinance and land use plan.
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Propose amendment to zoning ordinance as soon as possible
Performance Measures:
Completed amendment in 2010
1.2 Update Language for Traffic Impact Analyses
(TIA).
TIAs are intended to ensure that traffic
generated from a proposed development is
appropriate to the transportation infrastructure.
Recommendations should include bicycle,
pedestrian, and roadway improvements, including
adjacent connections to facilities near schools and
parks.
Related Policies:
1A, 1B, 1C, 2C, 3A, 3B,
3D, 3E, 3F, 3G
Estimated Cost:
120 hours staff time +
$5,000 consulting fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Identify weaknesses in current TIA policy; recommend changes; acquire
adoption by Boards
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
None
Performance Measures:
Completed amendment in 2011
1.3 Maintain and Enhance GIS System.
Maintain the
data on development impacts created for the plan
updates in Synchro and CommunityViz models, and
identify additional data to be acquired. This practice
will assist in analyzing impacts of development
proposals, to ensure consistency with the Plans.
Related Policies:
1A
Estimated Cost:
40 hours staff time
annually
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Transfer files from consultant and ensure that Planning staff understand
how they can be used. Identify additional data to be acquired as well as metadata protocols to
ensure long-term understanding of the data structures
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Continue updating and enhancing the system
Performance Measures:
None, but the program should be adjusted as new data becomes
available
1.4 Create Unified Development Ordinance.
This
ordinance revision will allow for important updates
and clarification of existing codes, making it easier
for developers to understand the Town’s needs. It will
provide an opportunity to formalize the future land
use map presented in this Plan. In particular, the UDO
will take a focused look at the design of Regional
Activity Centers and address compatibility with and
transitions to surrounding uses.
Related Policies:
1A-F, 2A-E, 3A-G, 4A-E,
5A-F
Estimated Cost:
500 hours staff time +
$110,000 consulting fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department
Year One Goals/Activities
: Develop and approve scope of services, including specific target areas
for modification; Retain consultant
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Develop and adopt new ordinance; create educational seminar for
developers to explain the changes in the development ordinance components
Performance Measures:
(1) Retain consultant in 2009; (2) gather input from at least 50 stakeholders
on the draft ordinance
1.5 Develop Specific Plans for Redevelopment of
Koppers (former Superfund) Site.
This site has an
excellent location in Morrisville and holds potential
to be an asset to the community. Creating clear
options for how it could be redeveloped, as well as
reaching out to developers, would hasten reaching
the potential of this central property. A Plan should
include how transit oriented development might be
used to redevelop the site. Related to Item 3.17.
Related Policies:
1A, 1B, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2D, 3A,
3C, 4A-E, 5B, 5C
Estimated Cost:
40 hours staff time +
$75,000 consulting fees
Lead Agency(ies):
Morrisville Planning
Department in cooperation with the
Chamber of Commerce
Year One Goals/Activities
: Retain development consultant, create, and approve action plan for
marketing
Year 2-5 Goals/Activities:
Implement action plan
Performance Measures:
(1) Retain consultant in 2012; (2) Implement action plan in 2013