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Resilient Port Austin

Resilient Port Austin. Planning Commission Meeting October 24, 2019. Agenda. Review what we’ve heard so far Discuss possible goals for master plan Work in groups to draft preliminary objectives. What is working well (preserve). Farmers market Parks Beaches Roads Harbor

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Resilient Port Austin

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  1. Resilient Port Austin Planning Commission Meeting October 24, 2019

  2. Agenda • Review what we’ve heard so far • Discuss possible goals for master plan • Work in groups to draft preliminary objectives

  3. What is working well (preserve) Farmers market Parks Beaches Roads Harbor Close geographic proximity to Detroit Metro Port Austin – we are a number 2 tourist destination Community small village feel Small businesses Art community Agriculture Breakwall/Rockwall Docks Main street/Downtown Lighthouse Undeveloped areas Welcome Center Thumb Area Transportation Local festivities (Porch Fest) Family support Tennis courts Shoreline views Boating/boat launch Fishing Resorts Restaurants/bars Ice cream shops Pilates studio Gift shops Preserve points in Grindstone Shoreline Library IGA Sewage system Water quality

  4. Summary of what we want to preserve • Local economic contributors (small businesses, agriculture, farmers market) • Recreational amenities (parks, beaches, fishing, boating, lighthouse, access sites) • Natural amenities (shoreline views, coastline, water quality) • Transportation (TAT, road quality) • Cultural amenities (arts community, downtown, Welcome Center, churches, restaurants/bars, library) • Aesthetic quality (rural, agricultural, small town, close-knit)

  5. What could work better (improve) Parks Beaches Young business leaders Move waterplant Garfield Bird Creek Park Number of small businesses/business opportunities Gym Sidewalks No more condominium developments Water quality for recreation Non-motorized transportation M-53 to a 4 lane highway Parking Farmers market area Butterfly house area Public access sites (signage, public accessibility) Shoreline management Landscaping/weed control Harbor water flow Political accountability Roads in the Village Expand history center Grindstone Fish plantings Year-round tourism/winter activities Restaurants Improve broadband connections Remove blight Fishing opportunities Community activities History center Adequate marking of channel Medical emergency service

  6. Summary of what we want to improve • Structural and aesthetic quality of the built environment (blight, vacancy, underutilized spaces, design of new developments) • Recreational assets (amenities at parks and beaches, water quality) • Non-motorized connections (sidewalks, trails, bike routes) • Infrastructure (broadband connection, sidewalks, roads, water plant location) • Cultural opportunities (community events, diverse recreation opportunities, highlighting local history) • Local economy (full-time jobs, young talent attraction and retention, year-round tourism, parking, small business attraction & expansion) • Population age diversity (youth activities, aging in place, attractiveness to families)

  7. What’s missing (create) More sidewalk connections Agricultural tourism Signage Separated bike paths Community swimming pool Commercial kitchen Community center Snowmobile trails Children's museum Dog park Activities for families Rollerskating/ice rink Movie theater Electric charging stations Recycling center & program Non-motorized route plan Town center College internships Disc golf New development around the gym Remove blight/old school Senior living community Splash pad New industry/jobs (full time) Bridge to Bird Creek Park Teen center Indoor recreation center Winter activities Pharmacy Public restrooms Health wellness living activities Hiking trails Casino Bike path to Grindstone Urgent care facility More federal and state jobs Increase street lighting further out of town Public water and sewer along shore

  8. Summary of what we want to create • Wider range of recreational amenities (ice/skate rink, dog park, separated paths, splash pad, indoor recreation center, swimming pool, non-motorized route plan) • Business diversification (commercial kitchen, agricultural tourism, college internship program) • Public health amenities (pharmacy, healthy living initiatives, urgent care facility) • Higher quality built environment (town center, signage, street lighting, coastline water and sewer protection, public restrooms) • Age-friendly community (teen center, senior living community, family activities)

  9. Draft goals Cultural Heritage • Celebrate and capitalize on Port Austin’s agricultural and maritime history. • Provide a diverse range of opportunities for community gathering and spontaneous social interactions for different age groups and interests. Local Economy • Diversify the local economy to promote year-round employment opportunities. • Attract, retain and support a unique and thriving small business community.

  10. Draft goals Transportation • Provide multi-modal transportation opportunities that promote safe and efficient travel for pedestrians and motor vehicles. Coastal Resilience • Preserve the coastline as a community resource to be enjoyed now and by future generations.

  11. Draft goals Built Environment • Promote a built environment that reflects the local identity, meets community needs and is held to a high standard of quality. Environment • Mitigate potential hazards that threaten the economic, social and environmental well-being of the community. • Advance environmental stewardship in the community by reducing impacts on natural features.

  12. Goals, objectives and action items • Today we are drafting Objectives. Here are examples of what differentiates Objectives from Goals and Action Items: Goal: Provide multi-modal transportation opportunities that promote safe and efficient travel for pedestrians and motor vehicles. Objective: Increase sidewalk connections to points of interest. Action Item: Develop a sidewalk from Grindstone to nearby residential areas. Objective: Implement signage and road markings to designate shared-use routes. Action Item: Add road markings and signage on Point Aux Barques Road from the Welcome Center to Grindstone.

  13. Next steps • LIAA will help draft, edit goals and objectives based on today’s work • Next meeting we will revisit the goals and objectives, as well as start to develop the Future Land Use map • Expect an email with a draft copy of the Master Plan in the next few weeks • Remember to visit resilientmichigan.org/portaustin to stay up to date on the Resilient Port Austin project

  14. Questions? Contact: Zach Vega, Community Planner LIAA P: 231-929-3696 Email: zvega@liaa.org

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