olona, Illinois C omprehensive Plan
Pathway of Opportunity Colona, Illinois Comprehensive Plan
October 2008
Pathway of Opportunity
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Colona Comprehensive Plan
Table of Contents
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Resolution ...... v 1. Introduction...... 1–1 Elements of the Comprehensive Plan...... 1–1 Public Involvement ...... 1–2 2. Vision, Goals, and Objectives ...... 2–1 3. Community Profile...... 3–1 Current Population ...... 3–1 Population Projections...... 3–3 Birth Rate and Mortality ...... 3–3 Census Demographics...... 3–3 Gender ...... 3–4 Race & Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity ...... 3–4 Ancestry ...... 3–4 Age ...... 3–5 Labor Force and Employment...... 3–5 Income...... 3–6 Retail Sales...... 3–6 Education...... 3–8 Housing ...... 3–8 4. Land Use...... 4–1 Existing Uses...... 4–1 Proposed Uses ...... 4–3 5. Water System...... 5–1 Existing System...... 5–1 Proposed System ...... 5–1 6. Wastewater System...... 6–1 Existing System...... 6–1 Proposed System ...... 6–1 Storm Water Management ...... 6–2 7. Transportation System...... 7–1 Existing System...... 7–1 Proposed System ...... 7–2
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Table of Contents (continued)
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8. Recreational Facilities...... 8–1 Existing Facilities...... 8–1 Proposed Facilities ...... 8–2 9. Public Facilities/Services, Finance, Intergovernmental Relations, and Image ...... 9–1 Existing Facilities/Services ...... 9–1 Proposed Facilities/Services...... 9–3 Finance ...... 9–4 Intergovernmental Relations ...... 9–5 Image...... 9–5 10. Telecommunications and Utilities ...... 10–1 Telecommunications ...... 10–1 Other Communications ...... 10–1 Utilities...... 10–1 11. Implementation Strategies ...... 11–1 Ongoing Strategies ...... 11–1 Short Term Strategies (0-10 Years) ...... 11–5 Long Term Strategies (11 - 20 Years)...... 11–9 12. Mechanisms for Plan Implementation...... 12–1 Use of the Comprehensive Plan ...... 12–1 Coordinated Use of Development Controls ...... 12–2 Programming of Capital Improvements...... 12–4 Cooperation and Assistance of Other Governmental Agencies...... 12–4
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List of Tables
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Table 3.1 Population of Henry County Municipalities: Census 2000 ...... 3–2 Table 3.2 Colona Population Projections...... 3–3 Table 3.3 Colona Area Top Employers ...... 3–5 Table 3.4 Colona Retail Sales (1994 -2007)...... 3–7 Table 3.5 Colona Demographic Data Summary ...... 3–10 Table 4.1 Existing Land Use...... 4–2 Table 4.2 Future Land Use...... 4–4 Table 4.3 Typical Density Ranges (Units per gross acre)...... 4–5 Table 5.1 Water Supply Characteristics...... 5–2 Table 9.1 Proposed Budget FY 2008-09...... 9–2
List of Figures
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Figure 3.1 Historical Population Figures (1960 – 2006*)...... 3–1 Figure 3.2 Retail Sales Trends ...... 3–7 Figure 3.3 Colona Building Permits (1996 – 2007) ...... 3–9
List of Maps
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Map 1.1 General Location...... 1–3 Map 1.2 Environmentally Sensitive Areas...... 1–5 Map 4.1 Existing Land Use...... 4–9 Map 4.2.A Proposed Land Use ...... 4–11 Map 4.2.B Proposed Land Use (Inset)...... 4–13 Map 5.1.A Water System...... 5–5 Map 5.1.B Water System (Inset)...... 5–7 Map 6.1.A Wastewater System...... 6–3 Map 6.1.B Wastewater System (Inset) ...... 6–5 Map 7.1.A Transportation System ...... 7–5 Map 7.1.B Transportation System (Inset)...... 7–7 Map 8.1 Recreation and Public Facilities...... 8–5 Map 8.2 Park District Boundary ...... 8–7
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Colona Comprehensive Plan City of Colona
Mayor Danny McDaniel
City Clerk Lories Graham
City Council Dale Hillman Patricia Robertson Donald Lenth Larry Swemline Mary Carlson Mike King Butch Downs Don Ropp, Jr.
Steering Committee Planning Commission
Judith Gilbert Dale Hillman Dan Karr Danny Karr Mike King Mike Murphy Rick Lack Roger Reed Jenny Legare Roy Skinner Bud Miller Melinda Urban Joann Terry
Melinda Urban James L. Vrban
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1. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The City of Colona, Illinois is situated in the eastern portion of the Quad Cities Urbanized Area in Henry County. The Rock River flows near the northwestern boundary, while the Hennepin Canal and Green River intersect the community throughout its municipal limits. Located along Interstate 80 and U.S. 6, Colona boasts an excellent geographic location for transportation and commerce. Map 1.1 illustrates the location of Colona within the metropolitan area. The 2006 Census population estimate for the City is 5,276. As Colona evolves toward its community vision, the importance of a well-defined comprehensive plan with specific goals and policies is recognized by local officials and citizens as vital for growth.
Colona is unique among communities in the Quad Cities, having the distinction of becoming the first merged community. The City of Colona and the City of Green Rock were consolidated in April 1997 as a progressive move toward future growth and development. To further this aspiration, the City Council, through the assistance of the Plan Steering Committee, has developed this Comprehensive Plan. The mission of the Plan is to outline the community=s existing conditions, project future needs, set goals and policies, and recommend strategies for their implementation.
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is composed of several elements, from the community vision to implementation strategies. It is an important document for its legal, educational, guidance, and coordination purposes. The Plan declares the community purpose and policies. It informs the community of the City’s strengths and weaknesses. The Plan guides land use decisions and investments. It provides elements for joint efforts among community groups and organizations within and outside Colona. The Plan also outlines areas for further study or planning. It documents needs within the community that will help the City pursue funding opportunities, such as grants, loans, public-private partnerships, etc.
As an official City document, the Plan’s Goals and Objectives transform the community vision into achievable tasks. It provides the foundation for decisions on land use, public infrastructure and services, public facilities, growth, development, and level of public investment needed to meet future community needs.
The Community Profile section of the Plan outlines existing socio-economic characteristics of the community by population, gender, income, housing, and educational attainment. It also outlines trends and projections for the future of Colona. This information is paired with the other elements to channel or target efforts in the future.
Land use defines where people live and where they work or play. Land use patterns shape the nature of the community by reflecting urban and non-urban activity through population, employment, dwelling units, school enrollment, etc. Some locations represent areas with a greater density of urban activity, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, or recreational land uses, or a lesser density of activity that may include agriculture and open space. Natural resources affect land use patterns through development limitations due to slope, erosional surfaces, prime farmland, floodplain, wetlands, archaeological sites, etc. By planning for the
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arrangement and intensity of land uses, the City of Colona can reduce costs that often result when the long-range impacts of zoning, subdivisions, and site development decisions are not considered. Map 1.2 illustrates the environmentally sensitive areas within the planning boundary where development limitations may be necessary to consider.
Public infrastructure and services provide the basic facilities and equipment needed by the City to serve its residents. The various land uses and their related activities create greater or lesser need for these facilities or services depending on the activities. Each decision made related to land use relates back to whether the community can sustain itself or not. While one acre of land with new houses generates more total revenue to a City than an acre of farmland, this does not provide the entire picture of the community’s fiscal stability. In reality, it costs local government more to provide services to homeowners than these residential landowners pay in property taxes. In contrast, commercial and industrial lands typically increase the tax base and help to balance local budgets to support a variety of public services. While one type of land use is not better than another, balancing a variety of land uses in a community and providing reliable services adds to its sustainability and quality of life.
An extremely important section of the Plan is the Strategies for Implementation. This section is a summary of specific projects, tasks, and/or actions to be undertaken in the next 20 years. The implementation strategies are considered the vehicle by which the City of Colona can actively address its needs and meet its goals. The course of action for implementation will require periodic review to assess needs, timing, and financial feasibility. In the implementation of projects, careful consideration will be given to full utilization of existing facilities and funding opportunities.
The final section of the Plan relates to mechanisms for Plan implementation. This section outlines development tools a community can utilize to implement its strategies for action.
Public Involvement Public involvement is critical to building consensus in the planning process. The City of Colona provided three methods for public input into the initial planning process. A town meeting was held on November 14, 2007 at the Lavender Crest Winery. Participants (43 total) were invited to share their opinions on what they liked about Colona and its strengths. They also provided their respective visions and needs for improvement for Colona in 25 years. A summary of that meeting can be found in the Appendix.
Additionally, a mapping exercise meeting was held on February 19, 2008 at Lavender Crest Winery. Refer to the Appendix for a meeting summary. Participants (23 total) at this meeting were asked to map out their ideas of where appropriate land uses should be located in Colona and where the future planning boundary should be located. Using the 1999 proposed future land use map, participants suggested modifications and updates. The results of the mapping input were used in the development of the proposed future land use map. Both of these public involvement opportunities aided in the development of this Plan. The Planning Commission presented a final draft of the Comprehensive Plan at a public hearing on September 23, 2008 to solicit additional comments and make recommendations to the City Council. City officials used the public comments to shape the final plan.
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2. CHAPTER 2: VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
The vision, goals and objectives of this Comprehensive Plan represent the foresight for what City of Colona, Illinois can become. These concepts have been shaped through a public input process of policy makers and citizens. They provide the foundation for decisions on land use, infrastructure, public facilities, growth and development, and the level of public investment needed to meet future community needs.
Goals and objectives are the practical tools used to implement a vision. A community vision statement sets the tone for future growth in the City of Colona. A vision statement announces what Colona wishes to become. It may also echo what the city is today. The following vision statement was developed with Plan Steering Committee and citizen input from the public involvement meetings. The Vision Statement is as follows:
“Colona is recognized as the eastern gateway to the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area with its excellent location and strong civic involvement. It is a vibrant, prosperous, and desirable place to live and work with residents ready to step up and move forward into the future.”
The following Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives will guide future development and growth within the planning boundary of Colona. These goals and objectives are to be reviewed for consistency between the proposed development or redevelopment and their impact on the community and its municipal facilities and services. The goals and objectives described below are listed in no particular order of priority. Short term and long term community priorities to facilitate these goals and objectives are discussed in the section called Implementation Strategies.
Goal #1 − Land Use Promote a variety of land uses arranged rationally within the corporate limits for community diversity and vitality.
Objective 1. Utilize and maintain a Comprehensive Plan for future development of the community that includes the following elements: land use, housing, transportation, utilities, telecommunications, parks and recreation facilities, and other community facilities. Consider land uses that are located in proximity to public facilities and services, compatible to adjacent land uses, minimize impact on natural resources and protect the safety and welfare of the citizens.
Objective 2. Review, update, and/or prepare and adopt ordinances that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan including: zoning, subdivision, floodplain, stormwater management, and others related to land use and development.
Objective 3. Follow a recognized or formal process for reviewing and considering land use decisions that are consistent with this Goal.
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Goal #2 − Growth Manage growth in an effort to preserve the small town atmosphere of the City of Colona and maintain a quality level of community services and facilities in a fiscally responsible manner.
Objective 1. Develop a strategic service area plan that outlines priority areas for public infrastructure and services, and annexation. Examine the impact to community services and facilities and implement the Plan according to its priorities.
Objective 2. Coordinate new development proposals within Colona’s planning boundary with Henry and Rock Island Counties, neighboring communities, and other governmental units, e.g. school district(s).
Objective 3. Formulate development and design standards that preserve the small town atmosphere and quality community services and facilities.
Objective 4. Pursue alternative revenues to offset expenditures due to growth including but not limited to grants, user and impact fees, tax increment financing, development rights transfers, etc.
Goal #3 − Services and Facilities Provide a full range of community services and facilities in a cost effective manner to meet the needs of its citizens and to spur economic development of the community.
Objective 1. Prepare and maintain a multi-year capital improvement program that identifies and appropriates funding for prioritized capital projects. Coordinate the program with the Comprehensive Plan and planned service areas.
Objective 2. Sustain and review the condition and adequacy of the water and sewerage treatment and distribution systems and adopt a program for maintenance, repair, and expansion to meet present and future needs in the community. Upgrade fire hydrants as part of the water system improvements to ensure a good fire safety rating for the community.
Objective 3. Assess condition and adequacy of transportation system, including roadway, transit, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian modes; and adopt a program for maintenance, repair, and expansion. Do planning in advance of normal or anticipated development to assure that the systems and services are not burdened by new development.
Objective 4. Examine the condition and adequacy of the storm drainage system and adopt a program for maintenance, repair, and expansion.
Objective 5. Determine the condition and adequacy of community services including but not limited to police and fire protection, emergency services, waste disposal, recycling, etc. and adopt a program for sustaining, improving, and expanding these capabilities.
Objective 6. Explore the use of intergovernmental agreements or partnerships with other units of local government to reduce costs and meet the needs of existing and future residents for
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facilities/services. Implement programs that will reduce initial construction/implementation costs and/or reduce or eliminate long term maintenance costs of public facilities and services.
Goal #4 − Economic Development Promote economic development of the City through the maintenance, expansion, and creation of businesses within the corporate limits.
Objective 1. Assess the needs of existing businesses to promote retention.
Objective 2. Develop a community marketing strategy which will utilize existing local and state development resource agencies and technologies, such as participation in the Quad City Development Group and Illinois Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, use of gateway signs, website utilization creation, to promote the community image and development potential.
Objective 3. Target economic development marketing toward retail service establishments, e.g. grocery stores, childcare facilities, shopping mall, truck stop/convenience center, hotel, and restaurants, to encourage job creation and provide for a sustainable community.
Objective 4. Focus economic development along major transportation corridors including the interstate interchanges on I-80 and along U.S. Route 6 through the use of zoning and development ordinances and land use policies. Foster an image of Colona being a pathway or gateway of opportunity.
Objective 5. Advocate implementation of Illinois Route 84/Colona Road at I-80 interchange reconstruction to improve access, vehicle traffic flow and reduce vehicle/rail traffic conflicts.
Goal #5 − Housing Encourage a variety of housing types, including single-family, multi-family, and elderly dwellings, to serve a range of income levels and residential needs.
Objective 1. Conduct a housing assessment to determine existing housing types and needs.
Objective 2. Seek funding programs to rehabilitate existing structures and improve housing opportunities in the City as a way to maintain attractive, quality neighborhoods.
Objective 3. Create incentives for improvement of existing housing and development of new affordable housing.
Objective 4. Foster quality neighborhoods through adequate public facilities and services and/or proximity to services, such as sidewalks, parks, trails, a community center, library, etc.
Goal #6 − Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Offer a variety of park, recreation, and open space opportunities in the City.
Objective 1. Maintain and expand facilities and programs, and provide a revenue source for these activities through the park district.
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Objective 2. Capitalize on the bicycle trail system as part of the Hennepin Canal and American Discovery Trail in the community. Work in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to construct support facilities for multi-day trail users, such as extended secure parking and clearing canal banks of debris. Look to support this historical transportation feature and the canal’s new role as wildlife habitat.
Objective 3. Implement the proposed active and passive greenways outlined in Greenways of the Illinois Quad Cities Our Green Infrastructure - A Comprehensive Greenway Plan for the Illinois Quad Cities Metropolitan Area within city limits and work cooperatively with other jurisdictions to link greenways.
Objective 4. Consider the viability of multipurpose community activity center, serving youth and seniors as well as other residents. Consider the facility location in or near main street corridor where it may serve as a community anchor.
Goal #7 − Environment Provide a safe, healthy, and quality living environment for its citizens, present and future.
Objective 1. Discourage development of the 100-year floodplain through zoning and the enforcement of the floodplain ordinance. Encourage developers to set aside floodplain areas through creative site planning and flexible zoning approaches, such as clustering and planned unit development.
Objective 2. Support beautification efforts through public education and via well-maintained landscaping, community gateways, and enforcement of ordinances on weeds, litter, abandoned vehicles, etc.
Objective 3. Adopt a program to sustain a potable community water supply through groundwater and surface water protection.
Objective 4. Regulate new development on soil types with severe constraints for urban development. Follow sedimentation and soil erosion control requirements.
Objective 5. Encourage all new development designs to incorporate best practices for sustainability (water and energy conservation, walkability, green building construction, durable or recycled materials use, etc.) and to create a minimum disturbance to natural drainage patterns, natural landscape, habitat, vegetation, and the ability of the land to absorb rainfall and prevent erosion.
Objective 6. Ensure that all new developments address storm water retention capacity displaced by that development. Whenever possible, retention areas should be set aside for recreational use.
Objective 7. Develop risk assessment for vulnerable public facilities related to natural and man- made hazards, such as power lines, pipelines and highway or rail chemical spills, and plan for hazard mitigation and incident response.
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Goal #8 − City Finance, Administration and Public Relations Operate municipal services and facilities in a fiscally responsible manner and encourage positive public relations with City residents.
Objective 1. Maintain and review administrative, management, and personnel capacity for effective support and implementation of City activities.
Objective 2. Review staffing needs periodically and suggest alternatives to meet those needs.
Objective 3. Continue to encourage public involvement in community activities and seek new ways to involve residents in policy-making and decisions on services and facilities.
Objective 4. Pursue alternative revenues to offset expenditures including but not limited to grants, user and impact fees, tax increment financing, development rights transfers, etc.
Objective 5. Examine new ways to reduce costs and increase fund balances for community services and facilities.
Goal #9 − Intergovernmental Relations Support intergovernmental cooperation in the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area at local, regional, and state levels where appropriate.
Objective 1. Maintain communication with local, state, and federal governments in and/or representing the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area and Henry County through conversations, meetings, associations, memberships, and other forums that promote cooperation.
Objective 2. Work with other taxing authorities to cooperatively maintain reasonable residential tax assessments and/or provide tax abatements.
Goal #10 − Community Image Present and communicate a positive and progressive image of the community.
Objective 1. Develop a new community logo, slogan, and/or other promotional tools for capturing the positive, progressive nature of Colona as part of an overall community marketing campaign.
Objective 2. Utilize the marketing materials in all promotions of the community.
Objective 3. Foster a “Main Street” image along Illinois Route 84/Second Avenue in town through both aesthetic treatments, such as lighting and landscaping, and development initiatives.
Objective 4. Encourage creation of local print or other media which focuses on the Colona area.
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3. CHAPTER 3: COMMUNITY PROFILE
This profile includes information on total population, gender, race, ancestry, age, employment, income, the economy, education, and housing. The data presented herein should provide an overall picture of the community through data. The data are meant to provide a resource for City officials and the public as they create policy, implement capital improvement projects, or make business decisions.
Much of the data for this chapter are from the 2000 Census and current labor reports issued by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Other data sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). To show the relevance and significance of the data presented, comparisons are made between Colona and other areas, including the surrounding Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA/IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (DMRI-MSA), Henry County, and the State of Illinois. Trends and projections of future demographic conditions are provided at the municipal level when available. Table 3.5 at the end of this chapter provides a comprehensive listing of demographic Census data for the City of Colona.
Current Population With a Census 2000 population of 5,173, Colona is third largest of the 14 municipalities fully contained within Henry County1. Of these municipalities, nearby Geneseo is closest in size to Colona, with a Census 2000 population of 6,480 people. See Table 3.1 for a list of communities located in Henry County and their respective populations.
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1 The Village of Coal Valley is partially contained in both Henry and Rock Island County, with the majority of population residing in Rock Island County. U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000
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The formerly independent communities of Colona and Green Rock merged in 1997 to become the City of Colona. Previous to the merger, both communities experienced steady growth through 1980. Combined Census figures show a 73.5% growth in population between 1960 and 1980, or an increase of 2,328 persons2. Between 1980 and 1990 the surrounding region experienced the farm crisis of the mid-1980s and the related loss of manufacturing jobs in the farm implement industry. The loss of jobs in the region negatively impacted the population, including that of Colona and Green Rock resulting in a combined loss of 644 persons or -11.7% between 1980 and 1990. Census 2000 data demonstrates a recovery of population in the amount of 321 persons bringing the total near to the 1980 level. Additionally, the Population Estimates Program has determined that the 2006 estimate of population in Colona continued to rise reaching 5,276 persons. Figure 3.1 shows Colona’s population during the last five decennial censuses and latest inter-census population estimate. A discussion of population projections is provided later in this chapter.
Table 3.1 Population of Henry County Municipalities: Census 2000 Municipality Population Kewanee 12,944 Geneseo 6,480 Colona 5,173 Coal Valley* 3,606 Galva 2,758 Cambridge 2,180 Orion 1,713 Atkinson 1,001 Annawan 868 Woodhull 809 Alpha 726 Andover 594 Cleveland 253 Hooppole 162 Bishop Hill 125 *The Village of Coal Valley is located in both Rock Island and Henry Counties. The majority of its population resides within Rock Island County. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.
2 The U.S. Census does not provide a methodology for identifying population change due to changes in municipal boundaries.
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Population Projections The models employed to predict Colona’s future population are:
1. Trend line analysis 2. Relative proportion
The trend line analysis method uses the City’s historic census figures to calculate a “best fit” trend line of past growth. Once the trend line is developed, it is then extended to project future growth. The trend line method assumes that Colona’s growth rate will continue at a rate equivalent to the past. The relative proportion method assumes that the total population of a municipality can be projected based on the total population of its surrounding county. Using census records, a ratio of Colona’s population to Henry County’s population is calculated. This ratio is then applied to available population projections at the county-level through Woods and Poole Economics to project Colona’s future population.
Table 3.2 shows Colona’s projected population using the trend line and relative proportion methodologies. By the year 2030, the trend line method indicates an increase of 34.5% from Colona’s Census 2000 population. Because of the slight decline projected for Henry County over the next two decades, the relative proportion model shows Colona losing population by 2010 before beginning to regain population at the 2020 and 2030 benchmarks. By 2030 the gain is projected at a conservative 0.6% of Colona’s Census 2000 population.
Table 3.2 Colona Population Projections Projection Type 2010 2020 2030 Trend Line Analysis 5,993 6,475 6,958 Relative Proportion 5,106 5,126 5,206 Source: Bi-State Regional Commission.
Birth Rate and Mortality In order to reach a population of roughly 1,200 additional residents by the year 2025 (without expanding its borders), the community will have to experience an increase in immigration and/or birth rate such that the new population outnumbers any loss due to emigration or mortality. Current U.S. birth and mortality rates suggest that a community the size of Colona loses about 45 people per year to mortality while gaining about 75 through births, thus, the net population change is approximately 30 people. Calculating a population’s growth based on birth rate and death rate is often referred to as natural increase. Natural increase does not take into account trends in population change due to immigration or emigration. Given the slow rate of natural increase, the majority of Colona’s proposed future growth will have to come from attracting new residents.
Census Demographics Beyond simply counting the population, decennial census data from the U.S. Census Bureau provides a way for planners, municipal officials, and others to identify and analyze detailed demographic characteristics of population. Quantifying the gender, age, race and ancestry of a community can help one understand the current and future needs of that community and provide
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Gender The majority of U.S. cities have nearly equal amounts of males and females. As of Census 2000, Colona had a population with exactly 50% female and 50% male. This distribution has remained relatively constant through time according to available Census data.3 Henry County shows a similar division of male and female population, with 49% males and 51% females as of the 2000 Census.
Race & Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity The Census Bureau tabulates race data into the following broad categories4:
• White alone • Black or African American alone • American Indian or Alaska Native alone • Asian alone • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander alone • Two or more races • Some other race
The latest federal census figures show Colona’s population to be fairly homogenous in terms of race, with 96.6% of the population identified as white alone. The most common racial minority in Colona are persons of multiple races. In 2000 fifty-one people, 1.0% of the population, identified themselves as multi-racial. Colona’s racial composition has shown relatively little change over past decennial censuses. Henry County’s racial diversity is similar to Colona’s with 96.2% of the population identified as white alone (Census 2000).
Aside from race, respondents to the decennial census can indicate if they have Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Persons identifying themselves as Hispanic or Latino can be of any race or ancestry. Colona has a Hispanic/Latino population of 210, or roughly 4.1% of the City’s total population, according to the 2000 Census. Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses, Colona’s Hispanic/Latino population changed a great deal, with the 1990 count recorded at 66, or 3.0% of the population. Henry County shows a slightly lesser percentage of Hispanic/Latino population, with 2.9% of the total population identified as Hispanic/Latino in 2000.
Ancestry The U.S. Census Bureau also records ancestry during the decennial census. Respondents can choose from dozens of ancestries and may pick more than one. A person’s race or ethnic status has no bearing on the ancestries they may choose.
3 Detailed decennial census data through 1970 were readily available for this plan. 4 Fifty-seven additional categories are tabulated for persons indicating more than one race.
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The most commonly identified ancestry listed for Colona in the 2000 Census was German. Approximately 22.6% of Colona’s population indicated that they had some amount of German lineage. Colona’s other frequently listed ancestry was Irish (15.8%). For Henry County, Census 2000 data show German (26.1%) and Swedish (12.7%) as the top two most commonly reported ancestries.
Age The median age is a statistic that can be used to gauge the overall age of a population. The higher the median age the older a population and conversely the lower the median age the younger the population. Put simply, a median age is the age at which half of the population is older and half the population is younger. Colona is a maturing community. U.S. Census Bureau data show that Colona’s median age increased rapidly from 1980 to 1990 rising from 26.3 to 30.9. From 1990 to 2000 Colona’s median age increased again from 30.9 to 34.1. Henry County as a whole also has an aging population. The County’s median age rose from 30.9 to 39.1 between 1980 and 2000.
Labor Force and Employment Census 2000 data shows Colona’s labor force at 2,726 people, with the vast majority (86.6%) working as private wage and salary workers, as opposed to government workers (9.6%), self- employed workers (3.5%), or unpaid family workers (0.3%). Colona’s workers are employed across a wide range of industry sectors. An industry sector is simply any grouping of private, non-profit or government establishments that have some type of commonality. The most common industry sector noted in the 2000 Census is manufacturing, which employs 20.5% of Colona’s labor force. The data for Henry County show the most common industry sector throughout the whole county as education, health, and social services at (19.4%). The five largest employers within the Colona zip code area are listed in Table 3.3.
Table 3.3 Colona Area Top Employers Approximate Employer Name Employees Colona Grade School 73 Rock River Arms, Inc 50 Werner Restoration Services, Inc 33 Henry County Emergency Service 25 (Medforce) 23 full-time 17 seasonal & City of Colona part-time Highland Packing Company, Inc 20 Source: Dunn & Bradstreet MarketPlace, 2nd Quarter 2008; and City of Colona, 2008
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Income Median household income is a standard measure of the prosperity of a community. Colona’s median household income was $23,125 as of 1979, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By 1999 the figure reached $41,476.
A useful comparison of the figures requires adjustment for inflation. When adjusted for 20 years of inflation, Colona’s 1979 median household income figure rises to $53,066. Therefore, the true value of Colona’s median household income decreased 21.8% from 1979 to 1999. When adjusted for inflation Henry County’s median household income decreased by 8% from 1979 to 2000.
Like household income, the average size of Colona’s households has been decreasing, according to Census Bureau records. In 1980, Colona’s average household size was 3.19. By 1990 that figure dropped to 2.86 and then fell to 2.67 in 2000. The trend of decreasing household size is occurring across the nation and is evident in Henry County as well. From 1980 to 2000 Henry County’s average household size fell from 2.80 to 2.51.
Retail Sales The Illinois Department of Revenue prepares quarterly and annual Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code reports to provide detailed information regarding the types of businesses collecting the various taxes connected to the retailing of tangible personal property. This report shows the amount of each tax type by a category grouping (SIC code) and totals for each incorporated municipality, as well as the unincorporated areas of each county in Illinois. Retail establishments are represented by the number of retail taxpayers. The following information regarding Colona’s retail sales is pulled from these reports.
Data from the Illinois Department of Revenue shows that in 2007, businesses located in Colona generated almost $20 million in retail sales. (See Table 3.4) From 1994 to 2007, Colona’s retail sales increased by 196% when not adjusted for inflation. However, a more meaningful number is to adjust the dollar values to account for inflation. When the retail sales from 1994 are adjusted for inflation to the 2007 dollar, retail sales still show an increase of 111.7%, a significant increase, which bodes well for the City of Colona. (See Figure 3.2) The number of entities charging sales tax varies greatly between 1994 and 2007. The greatest number of retail establishments during that time was in 1995 at 265 and the least number of retail establishments in Colona was in 2001 with 109 establishments. In 2007, the number of retail establishments was 140.
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Table 3.4 Colona Retail Sales (1994 -2007) Retail Retail Sales Retail Sales Establishments (Unadjusted) (Inflation Adjusted to 2007) 1994 248 $6,729,231 $9,414,657 1995 265 $7,171,260 $9,756,584 1996 193 $7,423,814 $9,810,506 1997 167 $9,812,588 $12,676,396 1998 166 $10,978,819 $13,964,420 1999 113 $11,131,579 $13,853,080 2000 111 $11,855,434 $14,274,330 2001 109 $12,881,796 $15,081,760 2002 128 $13,804,965 $15,910,820 2003 127 $14,159,179 $15,955,190 2004 125 $14,482,476 $15,895,850 2005 134 $17,289,413 $18,355,020 2006 142 $16,465,576 $16,934,990 2007 140 $19,930,246 $19,930,246 Source: Illinois Department of Revenue, compiled by Bi-State Regional Commission
Figure 3.2 Retail Sales Trends
Source: Illinois Department of Revenue, compiled by Bi-State Regional Commission
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Education The United States is becoming a more highly educated society. The percentage of Americans age 25 or older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased by 4.1% from 1990 to 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As of 2000, 24.4% of Americans age 25 or older had a bachelor’s degree or higher. During Census 2000 in Colona, only 8.5% had attained a bachelor’s degree or higher and in Henry County 15.7% had a bachelor’s degree or higher.
School enrollment in 2000 for persons three years of age and older in Colona amounted to 1,440. Of this number, 82% were enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through High School and 18% were enrolled in college or graduate school. In comparison, Henry County as a whole, 84.4% of persons three years of age and older were enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through High School and 15.6% were enrolled in college or graduate school.
Colona is located in the Colona Grade School District #190, Geneseo Community Unit District #228, and the United Township High School District. There is one elementary school serving Kindergarten through 8th Grade located in the community. Some children attend this school, while others attend school in Geneseo. Fall of 2007 enrollment at the Colona School amounted to 513 students. High school students attend United Township High School in East Moline or Geneseo High School in Geneseo. The planning boundary of Colona includes the Orion School District, but the current city limits do not. As part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, Colona is readily accessible to several institutions of higher education including Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Quad Cities Graduate Center, St. Ambrose University, Scott Community College, and Western Illinois University – Moline.
Housing As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, housing units are the physical structures, such as a house, apartment, mobile home, etc. that is occupied or intended to be occupied as living quarters. Collectively these units are often referred to as housing stock.
As of 2000, there were 2,010 housing units in Colona. Of the housing stock in Colona, 12.6% of units was built in 1939 or before and an additional 12.1% of was built between 1990 and March of 2000. Housing units built in the 1980’s account for only 8.1% of the housing stock. Housing units built between 1960 and 1979 account for 44.8% of the housing stock indicating that that timeframe was a period of strong growth in Colona.
In 2000, 3.7% of Colona’s housing units were vacant. Comparatively, Henry County as a whole had a housing vacancy rate of 5.7%. While a low vacancy rate indicates that a municipality is a desirable place to live, if the rate falls too low, potential residents might be unable to find a suitable home from the limited supply.
Of the 1,936 occupied housing units, 83.0% were owner occupied in 2000 and had a median value of $76,300 as of 2000. In comparison, 78.7% of Henry County’s occupied housing units were owner occupied and of those the median value was $77,700, as of 2000. In 2000, mobile homes accounted for 11.5% of the total housing units in Colona. Seven percent of the housing units in Colona during 2000, were attached or within structures with other housing units. Single family detached homes accounted for 81.6% of the total housing stock.
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Building permit data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Manufacturing and Construction Division show that between 1996 and 2007, 233 building permits were granted in Colona. Of those building permits, 232 were for single family homes and only one was for a four-unit building. (See Figure 3.3) This imbalance in the number of permits granted for single family homes and multi-family homes may indicate a need for smaller, more affordable housing options for single persons, professional couples, retired persons, small families, etc.
Figure 3.3 Colona Building Permits (1996 – 2007)
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Table 3.5 Colona Demographic Data Summary
Population – Colona, Illinois Population Gender Year Number Year Gender Number Percent 1950 319 1980 Male 1,117 51.4% 1960 491 Female 1,055 48.6% 1970 1,293 1980 2,172 1990 Male 1,098 49.1% 1990 2,237 Female 1,139 50.9% 2000 5,173 2000 Male 2,588 50.0% Households Female 2,585 50.0% Year Number 1980 681 1990 781 2000 1,936 Age Distribution Cohort 1990 2000 Under 5 yrs 180 349 Family Households 5 to 19 yrs 582 1,212 Year Number 1980 591 20 to 24 yrs 135 340 1990 631 25 to 44 yrs 769 1,601 2000 1,474 45 to 54 yrs 229 744 55 to 59 yrs 97 266 Average Household Size 60 to 64 yrs 94 167 Year Number 65 to 74 yrs 94 321 1980 3.19 75 yrs & older 57 173 1990 2.86 2000 2.67 Median Age 30.9 34.1
Average Family Size Race & Hispanic Origin Year Number Race 1990 2000 1980 3.49 White alone 2,175 4,996 1990 3.17 Black alone 11 16 2000 3.05 American Indian 9 13
alone Asian alone 13 9 Hispanic Origin (of 66 210
any race)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Table 3.5 -Continued Income And Education – Colona, Illinois Per Capita Income Family Income in 1999 Year Dollars Income Percent 1979 $7,436 Less than $10,000 3.3 1989 $12,161 $10,000 to $14,999 2.4 1999 $17,265 $15,000 to $24,999 16.0 Median Household Income $25,000 to $34,999 12.4 Year Dollars $35,000 to $49,999 18.8 1979 $23,125 $50,000 to $74,999 27.3 1989 $31,699 $75,000 to $99,999 14.4 1999 $41,476 $100,000 or More 5.3 Median Family Income Year Dollars Household Income in 1999 1979 $24,447 Income Percent 1989 $34,375 Less than $10,000 4.7 1999 $48,250 $10,000 to $14,999 4.4 $15,000 to $24,999 18.0 Household Income Type in 1999 $25,000 to $34,999 12.3 Type Number $35,000 to $49,999 21.2 With Earnings 1,548 $50,000 to $74,999 22.5 Mean Earnings $46,168 $75,000 to $99,999 11.3 With Social Security Income 471 $100,000 or More 5.5 Mean Social Security Income $11,835 With Supplemental Security 54 School Enrollment in 2000 (Persons 3 years and Income over) Mean Supplemental Security $6,537 Enrollment Status Number Income With Public Assistance Income 60 Total Enrolled in School 1,440 Mean Public Assistance Income $4,137 Pre-Primary School (Inc. 184 Kindergarten) With Retirement Income 479 Elementary or High School 997 Mean Retirement Income $11,964 College or Graduate School 259 (dollars)
Educational Attainment in 2000 (Persons 25 years or older) Education Percent Less than 9th Grade 5.4 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 17.9 High School Graduate (includes 34.0 equivalency) Some College, No Degree 26.8 Associate Degree 7.4 Bachelors Degree 6.4 Graduate or Professional Degree 2.1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Table 3.5 - Continued Housing – Colona, Illinois Housing Units Median Monthly Mortgage Payments Year Number Year Dollars 1980 702 1980 $414 1990 818 1990 $578 2000 2,010 2000 $837
Housing Occupancy in 2000 Median Monthly Rent Payment Type Number Percent* Year Dollars Owner Occupied 1,607 83.0 1980 $205 Renter Occupied 329 17.0 1990 $245 Vacant 74 3.7 2000 $453 *Percent of all units Year Housing Structure Built Average Household Size in 2000 Year(s) Number Percent Type Number 1999 to March 2000 65 3.3 Owner Occupied 2.73 1995 to 1998 126 6.4 Renter Occupied 2.40 1990 to 1994 47 2.4 1980 to 1989 158 8.1 Housing Type by Units in 2000 1970 to 1979 475 24.2 Type Number Percent 1960 to 1969 403 20.6 1-Unit Detached 1,600 81.6 1940 to 1959 439 22.4 1-Unit Attached 7 0.4 1939 or Earlier 248 12.6 2 Units 60 3.1 3 or 4 Units 47 2.4 Year Householder Moved into Unit 5 to 9 Units 21 1.1 Year(s) Number Percent 10 or More Units 0 0 1999 to March 2000 322 17.1 Mobile Home 226 11.5 1995 to 1998 451 23.9 1990 to 1994 381 20.2 Median Value Owner-Occupied Units 1980 to 1989 260 13.8 Year Dollars 1970 to 1979 242 12.8 1980 $54,200 1969 or Earlier 230 12.2 1990 $51,900 2000 $76,300
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Table 3.5 - Continued Labor Force And Employment – Colona, Illinois Labor Force Year Male Female Total 1980 643 426 1,069 1990 606 497 1,103 2000 1,457 1,269 2,726
Not in Labor Force (Population 16+ Years) Year Male Female Total 1980 91 287 378 1990 165 347 512 2000 515 660 1,175
Employment by Occupation and Industry in 2000 Number Percent Total employed civilian population 16 years and over 2,593 100 Occupation: Management, Professional, and Related Occupations 524 20.2 Service Occupations 517 19.9 Sales and Office Occupations 690 26.6 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 8 0.3 Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance Occupations 266 10.3 Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 588 22.7 Occupations Industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 24 0.9 Construction 112 4.3 Manufacturing 531 20.5 Wholesale Trade 132 5.1 Retail Trade 403 15.5 Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 185 7.1 Information 21 0.8 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing 156 6.0 Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, 112 4.3 and Waste Management Services Educational, Health and Social Services 459 17.7 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation and 222 8.6 Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) 148 5.7 Public Administration 88 3.4 Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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4. CHAPTER 4: LAND USE
Land use, in very basic terms, defines where people live and where they work. It describes how and why the land is being used for a particular purpose. Examples include residential land used for homes or industrial land used for manufacturing of products or operation of intensive resource recovery, such as quarries. Existing land uses are those types of land use in place at the time the information was identified or surveyed. Future land use addresses how land is envisioned to be developed within the planning period and within a defined distance from the existing corporate limits. Colona’s planning horizon is 25 years, with a planning boundary of more or less1 ½ miles from the existing corporate limits. This chapter outlines both existing and proposed future land use for the City of Colona.
The land use chapter of a comprehensive Plan provides the framework and statement of land use policy. The proposed future land use mapped in this chapter provides guidance to local officials on the quality and character of development that will likely take place in the next 25 years.
Existing Uses The existing land use of the City of Colona is illustrated on the Existing Land Use Map (see Map 4.1). With the historical merger of former Colona and Green Rock areas, the land coverage resulted in an area of 3.14 square miles or 2,008 acres. In 2008, the existing corporate limits now encompass 3.67 square miles as a result of annexations since the 1999 Comprehensive Plan. Table 4.1 shows the number of existing acres by land use category and the percentage of land attributed to the particular use.
Residential Land Use. The majority of land use in the existing corporate limits is residential development, excluding agriculture/rural residential land. From the original land use survey in 1998 and review of uses for this update, most residential land use is comprised of single family dwellings. The 2000 Census data shows 81% of the housing or 1,600 units as one-unit detached structures. More than 75% of the housing structures were built prior to 1980. However, more than 60% of the householders have moved into the housing unit since 1989. Approximately half of the residential development in Colona is located west of State Route IL 84. This land use classification accounts for 557 acres (24%) of the community.
Commercial Land Use. Commercial development is primarily located adjacent to IL 84 (First Street) which runs north and south. The corridor is considered the Central Business District (CBD) of the City. On the north end of the highway which curves west, there is commercial land use and acts as the western gateway into Colona. Beyond the IL84 corridor, general commercial development is scattered throughout Colona’s existing corporate limits. Commercial development accounts for 48 acres (2.0%) of the community. An American Planning Association (APA) report on land use ratios for communities under 100,000 population notes the average land in commercial use was 10% (PAS Memo, August 1992). As a primarily bedroom community, commercial development is less than the national average.
Industrial Land Use. Industrial land uses comprise about 3.0% of Colona’s existing land use, covering 70 acres. Industrial land use is characterized by manufacturing, warehousing, and
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distribution activities. According to an American Planning Association (APA) report on land use ratios for communities under 100,000 population, the average land in industrial use was 7% (PAS Memo, August 1992). Colona, based on national averages, has very little land area in this classification.
Recreational, Open Space and Conservation Land Use. Several recreational areas and/or parks are located in the City. These facilities are more thoroughly discussed in the recreation chapter of this Plan. Recreational land use accounts for 133 acres (6%) of the land in the city limits. Since the last plan update, a park district has been established to oversee park maintenance and programming. The largest recreational land use is located along the Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, which features a multi-purpose trail as well as other amenities.
Institutional Land Use. Institutional land use includes the municipal buildings (City Hall, police station, sewer plant, etc.), fire station, library, post office, elementary school, and several churches. These types of uses are scattered throughout the community. Institutional land use accounts for 59 acres (2.5%) of the land in the City. These facilities are further described in the Public Facilities and Services chapter.
Agricultural/Rural Residential Land Use. Agricultural land uses include vacant property, very low density rural residential areas, roadways, utilities or right-of-way and undeveloped or farmed land. This type of land use is typically represented along the perimeter of the community in areas yet to be developed. Within the existing corporate limits, this classification accounts for 63% of the land area. This area offers potential for growth within the existing corporate limits, minus areas considered difficult to develop because of floodplain, steep slopes, or other environmental considerations.
Table 4.1 Existing Land Use City of Colona, Illinois Square Acres Percent Land Use Classification Miles Residential 557.17 0.871 23.71% Commercial 48.03 0.075 2.04% Industrial 69.89 0.109 2.97% Institutional 58.71 0.092 2.50% Park/Recreation 132.63 0.207 5.64% Agricultural/Rural Residential 1,483.89 2.319 63.14% Total 2,350.32 3.672 100.00% Source: Bi-State Regional Commission 1998 and updated 2007 Note: Land use values and percentages are general approximations and subject to inaccuracies of the base map used in this Comprehensive Plan.
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Proposed Uses A variety of land uses are envisioned for the future City of Colona to coincide with Goal #1, Land Use. The corporate limits will encompass approximately 33 square miles, or nearly ten times its current size. Map 4.2.A illustrates the future planning boundary and proposed land uses. Map 4.2.B is an inset showing a more detailed perspective of the core community. Table 4.2 outlines the future land uses by acres and percentage of the community. The proposed future land uses have been shown in a generalized way to indicate the preference of land utilization in a particular vicinity. Proposed future land uses have been primarily concentrated around the existing corporate limits and along major transportation corridors. Goal #2 stresses managed growth to preserve the small town atmosphere and provide quality and financially reasonable facilities and services. Growth in and adjacent to the existing boundaries and development will prevent urban sprawl and allow the City to meet infrastructural demands.
Colona, like many communities, desires to encourage or attract people to move to or remain in the community. To accomplish this desire anchors are needed to provide community stability over time. Successful ways to encourage long-term residency are:
• Retain and encourage small locally owned businesses and entrepreneurs to locate in the city • Encourage home ownership and provide a variety of housing options • Continue to provide a quality school system • Foster local clubs/associations that promote civic involvement
Each of these factors reinforces civic engagement and personal investment in the community where people call home. (Source: “How To Build Strong Home Towns,” American Demographics, February 1997) To embrace these anchors, a community must look at its strengths and existing community profile, as well as future trends, to see where these assets can come together. Then using this information, a community can seek to attract new residents.
In preparation for the future, community leaders will be required to visualize the next generation of residents within the community and what they value, such as family and youth activities and services, amenities that support public health (fitness or community center, trails, public parks, etc.) and those activities to support the environment (recycling, transit service, low traffic congestion, walkable communities, etc.). These desires focus on the quality of life a community has to offer. Assets Colona has today of interest to new residents include its location in the Quad City Metropolitan Area, its riverfront setting, canal trail, access to family oriented activities, recycling, and relatively short commute times.
Using the input from the town meeting, land use mapping exercise, and meetings of the Steering Committee, proposed land uses have been determined for Colona for the next 25 years. During the mapping exercise residents were able to utilize information from maps showing elevation and topographic relief, floodplains and soil erodibility. Map 1.2 consolidates these features into a map identifying environmentally sensitive areas. It will aid decision-makers with questions on where there may be environmental limitations and provide information on where development should occur as these requests are considered by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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The intent of the future land use map is to provide sufficient guidance and direction for land-use decisions based on location and service areas. This level of specificity will provide enough general direction to community leaders to allow enough flexibility in the market location choice; and to insure that certain areas are reserved for preferred uses, to mitigate land use conflicts and to implement an economic growth strategy focused on creating a sustainable community.
Table 4.2 Future Land Use City of Colona, Illinois Square Land Use Classification Acres Percent Miles Residential 4,252.50 6.64 20.38% Commercial 1,833.43 2.86 8.79% Industrial 1,810.96 2.83 8.68% Institutional 79.47 0.12 0.38% Park/Recreation 267.85 0.42 1.28% Conservation/Open Space 1,568.31 2.45 7.52% Agricultural/Rural Residential 11,054.48 17.27 52.98% Total 20,867.00 32.60 100.00%
Residential Land Use. Residential development can be described in a variety of ways. Traditional neighborhood development is typically designed in a grid block layout where lots are often smaller than the average suburban cul-de-sac or curvilinear development. These areas are typically adjacent to the community core or older section of Colona. However, many other residential developments are designed in a curvilinear pattern within distinct subdivisions. These are beginning to occur in the new development areas of Colona. This pattern can address the natural landforms and design parcel layout to reduce impacts on the environment.
Residential density is defined as the number of dwelling units per unit of land. Residential development will comprise 4,253 acres if fully developed within the planning boundary of Colona. Low-density residential development will account for the majority of the future community. Higher density residential development will considered nearer to commercial developments and services. The following table outlines some typical densities for various types of housing that can be used to review development proposals. Table 4.3 illustrates typical density ranges in units per acre.
Two other methods to estimate future population draw on the proposed future land use within Colona’s future planning boundary and residential densities. These methods look at the growth potential if residential development fully extends to these areas identified by the future land use map. In one method, it is assumed that residential patterns will continue as is and the density will mirror similarly in the future. Using this assumption, an estimated population for Colona would result in a population of 40,300. Based on assumptions of buildable land, high and low density suburban and town residential development patterns, a second method estimates Colona’s population to range from 13,000 to 45,700. The Appendix contains the details for these two methods and their respective assumptions.
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Table 4.3 Typical Density Ranges (Units per gross acre) Type of Unit Suburban Area Town Urban Center Single-family detached 1 – 4 4 – 8 8 – 15 Two-family 6 – 8 8 – 12 20 – 40 Townhouses 6 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 Flats, two- and three-story 10 – 18 15 – 30 25 – 40 Mid-rise 20 – 40 30 – 50 40 – 60 High-rise ― 50 – 60 70+ Source: The New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, 1993. Moskowitz and Lindbloom
Residential development in Colona is envisioned to be located relatively contiguous to the existing corporate boundary. Residential development would account for 4,253 acres (20%) of the future land use, compared with 558 acres of existing land use.
To illustrate the potential for residential growth, a housing unit estimate was calculated as an exercise in magnitude as suggested by the future planning boundary. Using the minimum area per residential unit allowed by the existing zoning ordinance (6,000 square feet) and the difference between the existing and proposed area for residential development, the maximum number of residential units if all of the land was used for residences would amount to approximately 27,203 units. This figure assumes full usage of the land for development purposes, which does not account for land development limitations due to slope, surface water, soil suitability, etc. A more realistic projection looks at population and land use in Chapter 3 and is referenced in the Appendix where population density and developable land are estimated. Clearly, this illustrates the more concentrated the development the greater the growth potential a community has to offer.
A portion of future residential development is anticipated in an area east of I-80 between the Iowa Interstate Railroad and Mineral Creek on either side of Poppy Garden Road. Two other pockets of residential growth to be developed in the long term will include: an area south of U.S. 6 between East 200th Street and East 450th Street, north of I-280/I-74; and an area east of Glenwood Road adjacent to Coal Valley. Infill or developing vacant land between existing residential areas is also encouraged. A variety of housing opportunities are envisioned in Colona including single-family, multi-family (such as apartments and condominiums), and those serving the needs of the elderly (such as assisted housing or care facility). Maintaining the existing housing stock through rehabilitation and enhancements is also valued by the residents. The community will stress affordability of housing with its residential growth.
Commercial Land Use. Commercial development is targeted along several transportation corridors. The current business district along IL 84 will be enhanced. U.S. 6 will be targeted for commercial development, as shown on Map 4.2. Emphasis will be given to developments in the vicinity of the interchanges at I-80 and U.S. 6 and east and west of Cleveland Road. Cleveland Road expansion to four lanes east and west of I-80 will open up the area north of the road for commercial development. Growth aimed at sustaining the community by providing local retail
Comp Plans\Colona\Ch 4 − Land Use 4–5 Land Use Colona Comprehensive Plan and service needs within the city will be given preference, such as restaurants, groceries, retail stores, medical clinic, etc. A highway commercial district to serve the traveling public was suggested in the public input session with emphasis on traveler services of fuel and food or outlet retail. Further examination of this opportunity through zoning regulations and planning will help share this vision into a more defined development strategy. Growth that draws consumers from outside city limits follows in preference to serving resident’s needs. Commercial land use is projected to encompass 1,833 acres (9%) of the community. This acreage would bring Colona closer to the national average in terms of land used for commercial development.
Industrial Land Use. Industrial land use is targeted for the areas along U.S. 6 and north and south of I-280. Not only do these proposed industrial areas have access to state and federal highways, they also are located along a railroad line. Another industrial area is envisioned in the southeast quadrant of U.S. 6 and I-80 north of the I-80/I-280/I-74 interchange, locally known as AThe Big X.” All the proposed industrial land is located within five to ten miles of the Quad Cities International Airport.
With its key access to transportation facilities, the city can capitalize on the Quad City Area’s position as an economic center for manufacturing and supply. The community can focus on the target industries of defense manufacturing and operations, food processing, agricultural technology, technical back-office services (e.g. call centers, data processing and storage), warehousing and distribution and industrial machinery, identified by the Quad City Development Group and the 2005 Regional Strategy for Unified Growth, to create or retain jobs. The industrial areas proposed for future land use may be attractive to just-in-time delivery operations, warehousing, direct mail facilities, manufacturing, etc. with access to major transportation facilities. The proposed industrial land use will comprise roughly 9 % of the community. One consideration where industrial land is developed adjacent to or near residential land uses will be to buffer these less compatible activities using setbacks and landscaping.
Recreational, Open Space and Conservation Land Use. Recreational areas will include both passive and active areas in the future. Goal #7, Environment, discusses the ability to provide a safe, healthy, and quality living environment for Colona. In addition to the parks, there are other open space areas in Colona that have development limitations. Wetlands and flood prone areas of the Rock River are prevalent in and around the canal, as well as along the Green River. Both the Hennepin Canal and the Green River are identified in the Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities and Henry County greenway plans as both passive and active greenways.
Creation of additional recreation areas and preservation of floodplains, wetlands and greenways will further the goal on environment. Expanded development of a boat access area is anticipated along the Rock River near the confluence of both the Green River and Hennepin Canal outside the areas designated as high priority wetland. Green space is foreseen in the area south of the Hennepin Canal to the railroad tracks east of Woodruff Road. The area is wet and marshy with greatest potential for conservation and passive use. Portions of this area have been identified as a high priority wetland, particularly along the Green River.
Other recreational areas are shown on the future land use map, many representing poor drainage locations. In addition to these natural areas, several greenways are shown along streams
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including Shaffer Creek, Mosquito Creek, Turner Creek, Mud Creek, Mineral Creek, as well as the Green River and Hennepin Canal. Designation of greenways will aid in floodplain management, erosion control, water quality improvement, and plant/wildlife preservation. Areas within the 100-year floodplain or priority wetlands should remain open space, whenever possible. Specific delineations should be referenced from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), and the Illinois Quad City - Rock River Valley Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). Details of Colona=s future recreational land use is noted in the section on Recreational Facilities/Programs. This proposed future land use category accounts for 268 acres in parkland and another 1,568 acres of conservation and open space within the planning boundary of Colona.
Institutional Land Use. A future municipal or community center is envisioned south of Poppy Garden Road and east of IL84. This location would be accessible and be within a short distance from the school. A recreation area was suggested to be paired with such a facility. This proposed land use is expected to account for 79 acres or less than 1% of the land area.
Agricultural Land Use. To preserve farmland within Henry County, development is encouraged to occur within the existing city limits where public infrastructure and services are readily available. Colona realizes its rural atmosphere is valued by its residents. There is importance placed on farming and farmland as part of the town economy. The City has identified its planning boundary as Colona’s future service area. This will encourage development to occur in and near the city and preserve farmland elsewhere in the County. The agricultural classification on the Future Land Use map can include agricultural conservation, right-of-way and utilities, as well as very low-density rural residential living. The land area amounts to 11,054 acres or 53% of the planning boundary. Within the planning boundary, agricultural land use would be expected to convert to other land use activities over time; however, it is not anticipated to occur within the 25 year planning horizon. Until the community is able to provide services, this area will provide a rural buffer and holding area for future development.
In decisions on all proposed future land use in the City of Colona, community leaders should review the plan goals and objectives as part of the decision-making process, as well as this chapter.
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5. CHAPTER 5: WATER SYSTEM
Existing System The City of Colona owns and operates a municipal water supply, distribution, and treatment system. Table 5.1 outlines Colona’s water supply characteristics, while Map 5.1.A illustrates the system layout. Map 5.1.B provides an inset showing more detail. A good water system was considered a strength by the residents. Colona relies on four groundwater wells as its sources of potable water. The West 2 Well was closed within the last nine years. The existing wells range in age from 31 years to 52 years. The average depth of the wells is 469 feet and an average capacity of 316,650 gallons per day (gpd).
The water treatment system is 46 years old. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) classifies the municipal system as primary treatment. The water treatment capacity amounts to 1.3 million gpd. The average demand on the treatment system is 400,000 gpd. The peak demand of the system is 580,000 gpd. The City has a water storage capacity of 875,000 gallons. There are seven water storage tanks in Colona. The average storage tank capacity is 127,000 gpd. The total storage capacity is 887,000 gallons, which is more than double than the average demand of 400,000 gpd. A minimum general requirement for a community is to have storage capacity for one day’s average flow. Based on this standard, Colona is above the requirement and has capacity for development.
The condition of the water distribution system ranges from fair to good. The water distribution system averages 40 years of age. In east Colona (east of IL 84), the distribution system is considered fair, with mains ranging from 4- to 8-inch pipes and composed of transite. In the Green Park Addition, the 43-year old distribution system is fair to good, with 6-inch transite mains. In the Level Acres Subdivision part of former Colona, the 29-year old distribution system is fair to good, with 6- to 8-inch transite mains and some new PVC pipe. The former Green Rock (west of IL 84) 44-year old system is considered fair to good, with 6- to 10-inch mains of transite. Overall, the water distribution system experiences one to two main breaks per year. For fire protection, the City has 213 fire hydrants throughout the community. Of these hydrants, there are twenty that require elevation because they are at ground level. In addition to municipal fire hydrants connected to the water supply, the fire district has three dry hydrants that can take water from the Rock River and Hennepin Canal in an emergency.
In 2008, there were 1,956 water customers. The water rates in 2008 begin with a base of $7.00 plus $1.25 per 1,000 gallons of water used. Additionally, a $6.00 debt service bond fee is assessed to pay for water and sewer improvements.
Proposed System Map 5.1 also illustrates the proposed water distribution system, which predominately shows short term expansions. Suggested improvements to the water system include replacement or improvement of existing facilities and expansion in the growth areas of the community. As noted in the existing conditions above, the City is currently above the minimum general requirement for storage capacity. A new well is being considered north of Cleveland Road with proposed capacity of 500,000 gpd. This improvement is anticipated in the next five to ten years.
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Table 5.1 Water Supply Characteristics City of Colona, Illinois
Water Wells Location Age (Years) Depth (Feet) Capacity (gallons per day) West 1 31 N/A 432,000 East 1 52 492 129,600 East 2 35 445 216,000 East 3 35 470 489,000
Water Storage Location Age (Years) Capacity (Gallons) West 1 – Elevated 29 50,000 West 1 - Ground 3 175,000 East 1 & 2 46 50,000 40 100,000 23 12,000 East 3 - Ground 29 100,000 East 3 - Elevated 4 400,000
Water Treatment Treatment Capacity (gallons per day) 1,320,000 Average Demand (gallons per day) 400,000 Peak Demand (gallons per day) 580,000 Storage Capacity (gallons) 875,000
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The water distribution system is proposed to be extended in the following locations to serve future growth. Short term areas to be served in five years to ten years include:
• The area west of Level Acres on either side of I-80 from Poppy Garden Road • The U.S. 6 TIF area, east of I-80 • The area north of Cleveland Road, on either side of I-80 • The High Street area to the proposed north city limits
Other short term improvements include upgrading one-inch and four-inch mains to at least six- inch mains. Long term areas to be served in ten or more years include all other areas within the proposed corporate limits. Areas at the perimeter of the community are not expected to be served for 10-20 years, until near term priorities are implemented. To serve the outlying community in later years, the City of Colona will need additional engineering analysis of its water distribution system in anticipation of development in the twenty-year service area.
In addition to improving and expanding the water system, the City will seek to adopt a program to sustain its potable water supply through a groundwater and surface water protection program. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has resources to assess and develop a community groundwater protection program. Refer to: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/groundwater/ for available resources. Local governments have the authority to protect groundwater according to the Illinois Environment Protection Agency to: adopt maximum setback zone ordinances; conduct groundwater protection needs assessments; participate in the establishment of priority groundwater planning regions and regulate recharge areas; and adopt setbacks as a zoning overlay district. Utilizing these tools will ultimately help protect the public water supply and reduce the potential for its contamination.
Community leaders in Colona are encouraged to review the plan goals and objectives as part of the water system decision-making process. Goals related to growth, facilities and services, economic development, leadership and investment, and interagency/ intergovernmental cooperation need careful examination for consistency with any proposed improvements and the Comprehensive Plan as a whole.
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6. CHAPTER 6: WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Existing System The City of Colona owns and operates a municipal wastewater treatment and distribution system. The wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 1976. It is located north of Poppy Garden Road and south of the Green River, east of the railroad tracks. The design average flow of the treatment system is 1 million gallons per day (gpd) with a design maximum flow of 2.5 million gpd. It is classified as a contact stabilization activated sludge treatment plant. An engineering study was completed in January 2006 outlining sewage treatment plant needs. The report notes that the plant averaged 375,000 gallons per day from 2003 to 2005. The study recommends increasing the wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate growth and address treatment regulations.
The majority of sewer lines range in size from 6 to 12 inches. They are comprised of clay pipe in the former Green Rock area and PVC foam in the former Colona area. The majority of the community is served by 8-inch sewer lines. Lift stations are located in the west Colona vicinity at Third Avenue and Seventh Street, Eighth Avenue and Seventh Street, and Tenth Avenue and Second Street. There are lift stations in Kershaw Court Mobile Home Park and Willowhaven Mobile Home Park. The Kershaw Court Mobile Home Park needs a line to the system. In east Colona area, lift stations are located at Carrol Street, Poppy Garden Road and Clover, and Melrose Drive and Meadow Lane. Map 6.1.A illustrates the existing wastewater system. Map 6.1.B is an inset showing more detail of this system.
In 2008, there were 1945 wastewater customers. The average residential usage amounts to roughly 350 gpd. All wastewater users are located within city limits. The City has an ordinance requiring hook-up to sewer if the development is within 200 feet of the sewer line. The wastewater rates in 2008 were $4.00 base rate plus $1.50 per 1,000 gallons used. There is an additional charge of $6.00 debt service to repay funds for improvements to the wastewater treatment system.
Proposed System Map 6.1 also illustrates the future wastewater system. Wastewater expansions coincide with water system expansions. The 2006 Treatment Plant Study by McClure Engineering suggestions increasing the plant capacity by providing an additional aeration tank, aerobic digester and blower capacity, as well as additional tank volume for biological phosphorus removal. This would be a proactive step ahead of any state requirements. The study also recommends replacing the existing manual bar perforated screen with a mechanically cleaned screen and to provide a larger emergency generator. It was suggested that the City would benefit from a resident educator and/or information on wastewater treatment to reduce paint and other chemicals being dumped into the wastewater system or storm drains.
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Similar to the water distribution system, the sewer lines will coincide with the development of the water system. The wastewater distribution system is proposed to be extended in the following locations to serve future growth. Short term areas to be served in five years to ten years include:
• The area west of Level Acres on either side of I-80 from Poppy Garden Road • The U.S. 6 TIF area, east of I-80 • The area north of Cleveland Road, on either side of I-80 • The High Street area to the proposed north city limits
Long term areas to be served in ten or more years include all other areas within the proposed corporate limits.
Storm Water Management The majority of storm water drainage throughout the City is handled with ditches, culverts, and catch basins. The community frequently experiences flooding along the Green and Rock Rivers. Storm sewers exist in the Level Acres Subdivision and the former Green Rock area. Level Acres has experienced drainage problems with its retention basin. Other drainage problems exist. There are drainage problems in former Colona, Green Park, Kershaw Mobile Home Park, and the Carrol Addition.
Improvements to drainage will coincide with street improvements as they occur. Some short term improvements include the replacement of a box culvert at Maple Street to improve flow. New roadways will include stormwater systems. The City will examine the need for a storm water management plan that includes erosion and sedimentation control measures as part of the subdivision ordinance or as a separate storm water management and erosion control ordinance.
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7. CHAPTER 7: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Existing System The City of Colona is located in the Quad City Urbanized Area, as defined for transportation planning purposes. The City participates in Bi-State Regional Commission=s Transportation Policy Committee through a caucused small community representative. As part of the urban area, the City is part of a metropolitan transportation system that strives to provide for the safe, efficient, and economical movement of people and goods. It attempts this in a manner that promotes harmonious community interaction and enhances the aesthetic and ecological features of the physical environment. The “Image Colona” effort in February 2007 identified Colona’s prime location as a community strength. With its access to highway and rail transportation and proximity to the Quad City International Airport, Colona is well positioned on the transportation network.
The City of Colona is served by federal, state, and local roads. Interstates 74, 80 and 280 are located within city limits. The average daily traffic on the interstates in the vicinity of Colona ranges from 17,300 to 18,900 vehicles per day. U.S. 6 serves the community at its southern limits and connects to I-80 at an interchange with average daily traffic from 4,750 to 5,300 vehicles per day. IL 84 bisects the city, north and south, acting as the central business corridor. It serves as Colona’s main street and envisioned to be a focal point of the town. At the north end the traffic ranges directionally from 9,000 to 5,100 vehicles per day at the southern end. The IL 84/Colona Road/Cleveland Road corridor is a State maintained facility connecting East Moline/Silvis/Carbon Cliff areas, Avenue of The Cities, to Colona and to I-80 at an interchange. Traffic on this corridor between the Rock River and I-80 ranges directionally from 15,200 (west) to 8,300 (east) vehicles per day. Average daily traffic and a street classification for the City of Colona are shown on Map 7.1.A and Map 7.2.B Inset.
Roads functionally classified as interstate, major arterial, minor arterial, or collector are eligible for federal transportation funds. The Illinois Department of Transportation classifies IL 84/ Colona Road as a major arterial to I-80 while the remainder of IL 84, U.S. 6, Poppy Garden Road, Cleveland Road, and Green River Road are classified as minor arterials. Fifth/Sixth Street and 9th Avenue are classified as a collector providing a major north/south route through Colona=s existing neighborhoods. Ninth Avenue changes to Poppy Garden Road east of First Street/IL84. The majority of the local roads are composed of asphalt. Local roads composed of concrete include: Ninth Street, Aspen Drive, Ash Drive, Birchwood Drive, Briargate Drive, Melrose Drive, Sullivan Drive Court and new roads as part of subdivisions. Sealcoat roads include 450th Street and East 550th Street, south of U.S. 6.
In addition to roadways, Colona has access to a variety of other modes of transportation. The community has access to the Burlington Northern and Iowa Interstate railroads within it limits for freight service. For passenger rail service, residents must travel to the Cities of Galesburg or Kewanee, Illinois for Amtrak connections. Colona West (old Green Rock) is currently served by the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (RICMMTD) as the fixed route Metro Link bus service. Metro Link=s Route 55 serves East Moline/Silvis/Carbon Cliff/Colona. In the Colona West area, the route utilizes IL 84 and Fifth/Sixth Streets in a loop down to 9th Avenue. It operates on two hour headways beginning at 9:05 a.m. with the last service being at
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5:05 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition to transit service, the Hennepin Canal State Parkway provides a multi-purpose trail. The Quad Cities International Airport is located within five miles of the community, offering passenger and freight service. This airport is designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the Acertified air carrier@ for the Quad Cities. There are no intermodal terminals located in Colona, although facilities can be easily reached within the metropolitan area. International trade services in the Quad Cities include U.S. Customs Port of Entry, Foreign Trade Zone, and a containerized freight terminal.
Proposed System In the short term, the City intends to maintain existing streets through a resurfacing program developed by the Public Works Department. Traffic safety issues will also be examined. The City will look at its street specification requirements in its subdivision ordinance. Future transportation facilities proposed for Colona can be found on Map 6. Current local traffic issues including cueing problems on IL84 for traffic turning left on Cleveland Road, particularly with frequent rail traffic. A suggestion was made for a warning light to be placed in advanced on Cleveland Road west of IL84 at the hill due to sight distance and terrain.
Along First Street/IL 84, concerns were expressed for safe pedestrian crossing of this highway. Although there is a crossing near the elementary school, parents/students park and cross mid- street rather than use the formal crossing. A community/school effort is being discussed to improve the safety and use of the existing crossing. The City could work with the school district to access Safe Routes to Schools funding to improve the crossing and educate families on safe routes to schools. A trail or sidewalk along First Street/IL 84 or the frontage road may help facilitate pedestrian and bicycle travel in this area. Poppy Garden Road is another road where sidewalks or a trail would benefit pedestrian or bicycle travel as well as provide greater safety for children going to school. These two connections would also provide improved access to City Hall and the Post Office.
Another busy intersection is at First Street/IL84 and Poppy Garden Road where a study of warrants may be considered for the installation of a traffic signal. The geometry of this intersection may need study to examine turning movements for potential widening or reconstruction. Traffic by 2035 is projected to be roughly 4,000 vehicles per day, nearly double from the traffic today. Within this vicinity, there is another railroad intersection with Poppy Garden Road that may need to be studied for the installation of gates as traffic increases in the vicinity. The City may look into the feasibility of installing crossing gates or other safety features at major railroad crossings.
Some of the issues may be resolved with the following project. Expansion to four lanes is proposed for the IL 84/Colona Road/Cleveland Road corridor from the Rock River to I-80. It is currently in Phase II engineering; however, the project has not been programmed for construction by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The traffic is projected to increase in range directionally from 19,900 (west) to 13,100 (east) vehicles per day along this corridor. Interstate traffic along I-80 is projected to increase 14,000 vehicles per day and along I-280 to approximately 41,400 vehicles per day. Details of future traffic can be found in 2035 Quad City Area Long Range Transportation Plan. This corridor is also proposed as AAvenue of The Cities@ to unify the east-west corridor from Colona to East Moline=s 42nd Avenue and Moline=s 23rd
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Avenue by visual enhancements and physical improvements of the corridor. Working with the Friends of the Avenue, Illinois Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Transportation, the City can facilitate the vision for the corridor and provide the eastern gateway into the community, as well as the Quad Cities.
Overall, a future street plan will help Colona preserve right-of-way for future corridors. Local roads proposed in the short term for the next 10 years include segments east of I-80. Frontage roads are envisioned along I-80, north and south of U.S. 6 and located along U.S. 6, particularly the north side as well as east of I-80 on the north side of Cleveland Road. Configuration of these roads will depend on development in this area. Properly designed frontage roads assure sufficient capacity on the main arterial while providing safe and efficient access to development. At U.S. 6 and 550th Street, the south leg is intended to be realigned to coincide with the entrance of the Stonebridge subdivision entrance. Local roads proposed beyond ten years for the long term include those proposed west and east of Orion Blacktop on either side of U.S. 6. This area is also proposed for commercial and industrial development. This is a long term project in ten or more years. Road extensions and bridges are also proposed at South Third (short term) Street (east of IL84 area) connecting to Greenway Avenue. Refer to Map 7.1.B for proposed roads.
The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (RICMMTD)–MetroLINK serves only the Colona West (old Green Rock) area through its existing fixed route service. Residents in this area pay taxes toward transit service. The City may reevaluate transit service to other parts of the community by expanding MetroLINK=s boundaries to include Colona East where new subdivisions are occurring. Transit service paired with higher density development and sidewalk access are important for residents who do not own a vehicle and those who seek alternative modes of transportation.
With access to the Iowa Interstate Railroad, Colona will be located on the future route proposed between Chicago and Omaha as outlined in the Midwest Rail Initiative, a nine state study of future passenger rail service. The proposed passenger rail service will provide daily service at speeds of 79 mph. With improvements to the route for passenger rail service, there will also be greater ability for freight movement.
The City is located along the proposed American Discovery Trail, proposed by the National Park Service. It is a transcontinental recreational trail intended to extend from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Port Reyes, California. The trail is proposed to utilize abandoned railroad right-of- way through Carbon Cliff and connect to the Hennepin Canal State Parkway in Colona. From Colona, it will follow the Hennepin Canal for over 70 miles to LaSalle-Peru, Illinois.
In summary, residents will continue to capitalize on the transportation network to further community goals. Using the guidance and identification of needs in this chapter in concert with other community goals and objectives, the leadership of Colona can create an efficient, safe, and attractive transportation network.
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8. CHAPTER 8: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Existing Facilities The degree of recreational development in a community is related to the importance placed on outdoor and indoor leisure activities by its residents. Map 8.1 highlights the recreation facilities in Colona. The City of Colona, in cooperation with its existing Park District, guides the maintenance and development of the parks and recreation system in the City. On November 3, 1998, voters passed a referendum on creating a park district. The park district boundary is illustrated on Map 8.2. It encompasses 40 square miles.
There are a number of parks, open space areas, or facilities in Colona. They include City Park, Gailliaert Park, Greenwood Park, Memorial Park, Old Colona Park, Sullivan Park, Timbrook Field, Twin Rivers Memorial Park, and the Green Rock Memorial Bike Path. Gailliaert Park is currently under the jurisdiction of the Park District, which owns and maintains it. The total acreage of all the parks in Colona is 138 acres. The Green Rock Memorial Bike Path represents the largest parkway, with 38.94 acres. Some sites within the City provide for limited play, recreation, and/or reflection. These sites may not provide adequate space for active recreation, but they are still an important part of the community fabric and provide the residents of the City with a sense of place and history, such as Memorial Park. Among the parks noted, the physical features are listed below.
Physical Features in Colona Parks
14 Swings 3 Modular Gyms 4 Merry-Go-Rounds 1 Tennis Courts 4 Monkey Bars 1 Gazebo 6 Slides 1 Teeter Totter 6 Picnic Shelters 1 Soccer field 3 Basketball Courts 1 Horseshoe club 3 Baseball Diamonds 1 Regional Recreation Multi-Purpose Trail
In addition to these amenities, there are a variety of facilities located in close proximity to Colona as part of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. The closest outdoor public pool is located at Riverside Park in Moline, approximately 9 miles from the City. Indoor public pools are avail- able at Black Hawk College and United Township High School in East Moline, approximately 3.5 miles. Golf courses in the vicinity include Country View, Red Dog Run, Golf Mohr, Hillcrest, and Byron Hills public courses and Oakwood and Short Hills Country Clubs private golf courses. These golf courses are located within five miles of Colona. There are also a few driving ranges within this distance. The new TPC at Deere Run Golf Course is within a five minute drive of the community. Other regional outdoor sporting activities within 5 miles of Colona include soccer fields at Northeast Park, East Moline and softball/ baseball fields at Green Valley Park, Moline. Roller skating is available in East Moline. There are a number of campgrounds as well. Indian Trails Campground is a private facility but open to the public. As part of the Quad Cities, Colona residents can also enjoy soccer, ice hockey, and skating at the
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Quad City Sports Center in Davenport, Iowa. The City is accessible to a public boat ramp on the Rock River at the confluence of the Hennepin Canal.
National standards are one way in which a community may equate their recreation facilities to that of comparable communities. The national standards are set by the National Recreation and Park Association and the American Academy for park and recreation administration. These standards suggest, among other guidelines, 10 acres of open space per 1,000 population. In Colona, this means there should be at least 52 acres of park land, based on the 1996 population estimate. The community is above this recommendation currently. The national standards also recommend that a recreational site be within one-quarter mile of each household within the community. Map 8.1 depicts the location of the existing parks in Colona. It illustrates that this recommendation is generally met in the existing corporate limits. Newer park trends recommend surveying community needs rather than inventorying physical features against national guidelines. This newer park and recreation philosophy lends itself to meeting local leisure and fitness needs.
Proposed Facilities As suggested in the national park guidelines as a rule of thumb, 10 acres of open space per 1,000 population are recommended. Based on the trend line population projection and maximum buildable residential development, Colona would strive toward 69 to 460 acres of park land. Based on the proposed recreational land from the Proposed Land Use Map, there are over 267 acres identified. The national standards also recommend that a recreational site be within one- quarter mile of each household within the community. With the development of the proposed greenways and other recreational areas, the majority of the proposed residential development would meet this criterion. As residential development occurs, provisions should be made for neighborhood parks, particularly for youngsters and the elderly. This will help to preserve the small town atmosphere by creating pockets where people can congregate. In addition, it is recommended that all new parks or open space areas be accessible to all ages and persons who are physically challenged.
Colona is located along the American Discovery Trail (ADT), a transcontinental recreational trail from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Point Reyes near San Francisco, California. The ADT will connect Colona to the Great River Trail along the Mississippi River via East Moline and Carbon Cliff to the Hennepin Canal State Parkway and over 70 miles to LaSalle-Peru, Illinois. A connection from Hennepin Canal State Parkway to the Great River Trail is not yet completed. There are plans to construct a permanent restroom facility at Veteran’s Pavilion. With day-use and overnight visitors of the trail and parkway, sufficient and secure parking was also noted as a need.
These trail facilities are also considered greenways and designated for active use allowing a wide range of opportunities for human use through its recreational and multi-purpose development. In addition to the ADT and Hennepin Canal State Parkway, the Rock River has been identified as both an active and passive greenway in the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area Comprehensive Greenway Plan and Henry County Greenway Plan. These plans suggest recreational use where feasible, recognizing the river experiences frequent flooding. With its good water quality, the
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preservation of the Rock=s high quality wetlands is recommended to enhance habitat for wildlife in and around its shoreline. The Green River has been identified as a passive greenway, which would provide a limited range of opportunities for human use by restricting public access. The emphasis is placed on preserving the corridor as open space for floodplain management, erosion control, natural filtration, wetland preservation, wildlife migration, and preservation of vegetation.
Boat access in the vicinity of the Hennepin Canal and Rock River will be expanded for recreational use. Preservation of the high priority wetlands in the vicinity will be considered during the expansion.
In addition to outdoor recreation, residents have expressed interest in developing a community center. Property along First Street/IL-84 and Poppy Garden Road is envisioned as an accessible and central location for such a facility. Meeting youth and senior recreation needs was a community priority. The community center was also suggested to be paired with an outdoor recreation area. Review and planning for new recreation trends may help address needs expressed at the town meeting. (Refer to Appendix for Colona Town Meeting summary.)
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9. CHAPTER 9: PUBLIC FACILITIES/SERVICES, FINANCE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND IMAGE
Existing Facilities/Services Goal #3, Services and Facilities, stresses the intent by the City to provide a full range of services and facilities in a cost effective manner to meet the needs of its citizens and to spur development. Currently, Colona provides a variety of public services and operates several public facilities. Existing municipal buildings and facilities in Colona include: City Hall, Police Station, Animal Control Shelter, Senior Citizen Center, Green Rock Memorial Bike Path, Canal Park, City Park, Sullivan Park, utilities office, two maintenance garages, and sewer and water facilities (see Map 8.1). Existing public services include police and fire protection, water supply, sewerage collection, water and sewerage treatment, garbage collection, and recycling. Other non- municipal public facilities include a library, school, post office, and fire station.
The main governmental buildings are located along IL 84 dispersed along the corridor. City Hall is located at 100 East Ninth Avenue, while the Police Station is located at 215 First Street. The Colona Township offices and food pantry are also at this location. The Fire Department is a located at 401 First Street. The Sewer Treatment Plant is located at 4356 Poppy Garden Road. The water department and water tower are located at 502 First Street.
The Mayor and eight City Council members govern the community. The City Clerk is an elected position, while the City Treasurer is an appointed position. The City also has a Zoning and Floodplain Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Animal Control Officer, and City Attorney. The Fire Chief is employed through the Fire Protection District. The Economic Development Director position was implemented in August 2008 and is charged with encouraging business retention and expansion. The City currently employs 23 full- time and 17 seasonal and part-time people.
Colona provides protective services for its community through police and volunteer fire departments. Colona has ten full-time police officers, in addition to eight part-time officers. This equates to approximately two full-time officers per 1,000 population. In the Midwest, the range of police officers per 1,000 population in communities with less that 10,000 total population was 2.9. The City of Colona falls near this range, with 1.90 full time officers per 1,000 population; however, approximately one additional officer would be needed to correspond to the Midwest average. There is one Community Service Officer who enforces municipal ordinances. The volunteer fire department consists of 32 firefighters who respond to approximately 600 calls per year. As noted earlier, fire protection is provided through a fire protection district, a separate entity from the municipal government. There are four fire trucks and three other vehicles used by the Fire Protection District. Emergency services are provided through Illini Hospital=s ambulance service.
The water and sewerage system sections of this plan provide detailed information on these municipally owned facilities. For solid waste collection, Colona contracts with a private waste hauler, Jackson Disposal from Seaton, Illinois. Colona currently has 53 commercial customers and they are responsible for contracting for garbage pickup. The Public Works Facility and recycling center are located at 4356 Poppy Garden Road.
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Table 9.1 Proposed Budget FY 2008-09 City of Colona, Illinois Amount Percent Proposed Revenue - General Fund $102,000.00 5.75% Property Tax - Corp $28,000.00 1.58% Road & Bridge Tax $260,000.00 14.65% Sales Tax $1,300.00 0.07% Pull tabs Jar Games $547,000.00 30.82% State Income Tax/Local Use $170,000.00 9.58% Utility Tax $28,000.00 1.58% Insurance (Liab, WC, etc) $21,000.00 1.18% PPRT $19,000.00 1.07% Police Protection Tax $22,500.00 1.27% Retirement $93,000.00 5.24% Police Pension $1,700.00 0.10% Mobile Home Tax $8,325.00 0.47% Audit $22,500.00 1.27% Social Security $7,120.00 0.40% Fire Protection $2,490.00 0.14% Public Benefit $41,500.00 2.34% Cable Franchise $132,000.00 7.44% Simplified Telecomm. Tax $550.00 0.03% Licenses $6,000.00 0.34% Liquor Licenses $12,840.00 0.72% Mobile Home Park Licenses $30,000.00 1.69% Building Permits $175.00 0.01% Yard Sale Permits $1,300.00 0.07% Pet Registrations $0.00 0.00% ACO Donations $100.00 0.01% Sex Offender Registrations $44,980.00 2.53% Fines $15,120.00 0.85% No Contest Fines $1,000.00 0.06% Vehicle Fund $4,500.00 0.25% Sale of Material $500.00 0.03% Pet Pickup fees $25.00 0.00% Finger Printing $700.00 0.04% Zoning Fees $1,200.00 0.07% Maintenance Fees $400.00 0.02% Printing Fees $0.00 0.00% Comm. Police/Neighborhood $6,500.00 0.37% Interest $300.00 0.02% Pop Vending Receipts $32,000.00 1.80% Grants Restrooms $0.00 0.00% Tobacco Grant $0.00 0.00% Citizen Corp Grant Reimbursement - Insurance PTI $5,375.00 0.30% Training
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Table 9.1 (continued) Amount Percent Proposed Revenue - General Fund $42,800.00 2.41% Transfer from MFT $40,000.00 2.25% Transfer from Gen Fund park equip $15,000.00 0.85% Transfer from TIF $2,500.00 0.14% Miscellaneous Income $200.00 0.01% Pavilion Rent $3,180.00 0.18% Outside Police Protection $1,774,680.00 100.00% Total Income
Amount Percent Proposed Expenditures $328,625.00 18.61% Administration $233,410.00 13.22% Street $205,920.00 11.66% Park $71,175.00 4.03% Building $919,840.00 52.10% Police $6,700.00 0.38% Police Commission $1,765,670.00 100.00% Total Expenditures
In addition to municipally operated public facilities, Colona has a library, school, and post office. The Twin Rivers District Library is located at 911 First Street. A federal Post Office is located at 900 First Street along IL 84. The City of Colona is part of the Colona School District, Geneseo Community Unit District, and United Township School District. Colona School is the only school building located in city limits. It is located along IL 84 at 700 First Street. The Colona School is for elementary students from kindergarten through eighth grade and pre- kindergarten at risk students. Some elementary level children in Colona attend the Geneseo School, based on school district boundaries. High school students attend either United Township High School or Geneseo High School.
Proposed Facilities/Services A consolidated municipal building is envisioned for the community. It is proposed to be located in the area of the sewerage treatment facility off Poppy Garden Road. Based on the future community boundaries, this would centralize the facility. The City plans to begin budgeting for this facility, seeking out funding sources and arranging possible joint facility establishments. In addition to a consolidate municipal building, the City is pursuing the need for a city administrator to facilitate the operations of the community.
In the future, consideration will be given to expanding the police and fire departments. As funding and need arise, fire protection may shift from a volunteer organization to a full-time staffed force. A future community center was described in the “Recreational Facilities” chapter.
No plans for expansion are foreseen for the post office. The post office completed an expansion in 1997.
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Finance Financial resources will be needed to implement many of the strategies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Colona has just over a $2,592,441.00 budget for the 2008-09 year. The proposed revenues from the General Fund amount to $1,774,680.00. The proposed expenditures for the same fiscal year amount to $1,765,670.00. Table 9.1 outlines the proposed revenues and expenditures for FY 2008-09. The current budget emphasizes a service orientation, with expenditures favoring public safety, streets, water and sewer, and public parks.
The City is required to undergo an annual single audit in conformity with the provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984 and U. S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128 Audits of State and Local Governments. In addition, the City maintains budgetary controls. Finances are reviewed monthly by the Finance Committee, which is comprised of three City Council members, the City Clerk and the Treasurer. Bills are brought to the City Council on a monthly basis, including budgeted items over $500.
The projects outlined in the Comprehensive Plan are sizable and costly. The City will implement projects as funds become available. Officials will work with other public and private entities to share costs and services whenever possible. A partial listing of grants that may provide funding sources for projects is outlined below.
Partial Listing of Available Funding Programs
• Affordable Financing of Public Infrastructure Program • Business Development Public Infrastructure Program – State • Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) – Federal • Tourism Attraction Development Program – State • Tourism Marketing Partnership Program – State • Rural Community Fire Protection • Federal Excess Property Program • Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program • Illinois Open Space and Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) • Illinois Public Museum Grant Program • Illinois Recycling Grants Program • Community Orienting Policing Programs (COPS) – Federal • Land and Water Conservation Fund – Federal • Low Interest Water and Wastewater Loan Programs – Federal • Highway Safety Hazard Elimination Program – Federal • Rural Business Opportunity Grants – Federal • State Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)-Federal • Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Program – Federal • Illinois Traffic Safety Improvement Program – State • Economic Development Technical Assistance Grant Program • Small Business $Mart Energy Program – State
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• Water and Waste Disposal Loan Programs • Community Facilities Loans and Guarantees Program Emergency Shelter Grants Program – State
As projects are developed and defined, they may or may not be eligible for these programs. However, the City will pursue alternative revenues to offset expenditures including but not limited to grants, user and impact fees, tax increment financing, development rights transfers, etc.
Intergovernmental Relations Colona supports intergovernmental cooperation in the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area where appropriate. The City of Colona participates in Bi-State Regional Commission, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, Illinois Municipal League, and Northwest Municipal League in an effort to further intergovernmental cooperation. The City also corresponds with the Quad City Development Group. The City has intergovernmental agreements with Colona Township, which has offices/food pantry co-located with Colona=s police department.
In the future, the City will continue to support intergovernmental cooperation, where appropriate, through conversations, meetings, associations, memberships and other forums that promote cooperation. Future cooperation may involve the school districts, fire protection district, town- hip government, county government, mass transit district, airport authority, forest preserve district, conventions and visitors bureaus, post office, and library.
Image During the visioning meeting, participants noted the strengths of Colona. They included good public support, progressive City Council, active volunteers, plenty of nice people, and its small town atmosphere to name a few. The community envisions itself as a forward thinking community. Promotion of these qualities will be important to the City=s future. Short-term actions will include the development of marketing strategy, which may include a new community logo, slogan, signage gateways, or other promotional tools for capturing the positive, progressive nature of Colona. Utilizing the community website for marketing Colona=s economic development opportunities and quality of life will continue to be pursued. The economic development director is utilized to facilitate business prospects by providing local points of contact for data, tours, and negotiations.
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10. CHAPTER 10: TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITIES
Telecommunications Telecommunications services in Colona include telephone, internet, and cable television systems. Mediacom, Ameritech, and Geneseo Telephone provide telephone service. Cable television service is provided by Mediacom. There are no Personal Communication Services (PCS) within city limits. NBS provides wireless service in the area.
A franchise for telephone service has been replaced by an infrastructure maintenance fee (IMF). Due to the competitive nature of telephone service providers, no information was available on the number of access lines.
Cable television through Mediacom provides a variety of channels, with packages as low as $9.95 per month for a year. Through the cable television franchise, the City receives five percent of the gross earnings.
The exact location of Fiberlink’s cable is proprietary information. The general reference maps included in the broadband study depict the cable crossing through the northwest portion of Colona.
Other Communications Colona has a full service Post Office located at 900 1st Street. The Post Office is open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is also open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday. Those living within a ¼ mile radius of the Post Office are given a free Post Office box and have no curbside delivery. Those living outside the ¼ mile radius or on a route within the ¼ mile radius driven by the Post Office have the option of free curbside delivery or can rent a Post Office box for their mail.
The Geneseo Republic, Star Courier, Rock Island Argus/Dispatch, and the Quad City Times are the newspapers that cover news, events, and activities in Colona. The city has no local radio that broadcast from the city, but receives broadcasts from radio stations located in the Quad City Area.
Utilities Mid American Energy Company is the primary supplier for electricity and natural gas for heating homes in Colona. Mid American Energy Company, the largest utility in Iowa, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Mid American Energy Company provides service to more than 720,000 electric customers and more than 702,000 natural gas customers in a 10,600 square-mile area from Sioux Fall, S. D. to the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois.
The city is not currently using any other forms of energy to heat, cool, or supply energy to city facilities. If new facilities are constructed, consideration should be given to alternative forms of energy, such as wind energy, solar, or geothermal energy for the building. The city should consider following the U.S. EPA guidelines for ENERGY STAR buildings for any new public
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As growth and development occur within Colona, it will be important to maintain working relationships with these service providers to enhance Colona’s connection to advanced telecommunications system and energy resources in order to further its vision as a prosperous and desirable place to live and work.
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11. CHAPTER 11: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
The Community Vision Statement developed by the Steering Committee is based on input from the public involvement opportunities from November 2007 and February 2008. The Vision Statement sets the tone for future growth and development in the City of Colona. Because of this, it is important to reiterate it in this Chapter. The Vision Statement is as follows:
“Colona is recognized as the eastern gateway to the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area with its excellent location and strong civic involvement. It is a vibrant, prosperous and desirable place to live and work with residents ready to step up and move forward into the future.”
To facilitate the vision, goals and objectives in the Comprehensive Plan, ongoing, short term, and long term priorities have been outlined below. The implementation strategies are associated with the Comprehensive Plan goals, which are listed in no particular order of priority. On-going activities are listed first followed by short and long term strategies. Short term strategies are anticipated to be achieved within five to ten years, while long term strategies will take more than ten years to accomplish. City officials understand that the projects set forth in this document are a progressive and often iterative course of action. They will require periodic review to assess need, timing and financial feasibility. Outside funding assistance will be sought, whenever possible, for these projects and may not be accomplished due to lack of funding. In the implementation of future projects, careful consideration will be given to the full utilization of existing facilities and funding opportunities.
Ongoing Strategies Goal #1 – Land Use Key Contacts Implementation Activities Review and reaffirm annually and revise, as needed, the Comprehensive City Council, Planning Plan, such as community profile, land use, transportation, utilities, Commission telecommunications, parks and recreation facilities, and other community facilities. Seek training of commissioners and board members in planning and zoning processes and procedures. Recognize education role of these groups to help Planning Commission, residents understand the planning and zoning process and how it facilitates Zoning Board the community vision. Colona’s legal authority to plan and zone comes from state enabling legislation and its police powers to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. City Council, Planning Review development ordinances periodically for consistency with the Commission Comprehensive Plan. Discourage intensive development of the 100-year floodplain or other environmentally sensitive areas, such as steep slopes, of the City through City Council, Planning zoning and enforcement of the floodplain ordinance to reduce economic Commission loss due to flooding, to preserve the natural storage capacity of the floodplain, reduce erosion and to preserve the scenic value of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.
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Goal #2 – Growth Key Contacts Implementation Activities Coordinate Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with the Comprehensive City Council, City Staff Plan and plans for annexation and development.
Coordinate development requests/proposals within Colona’s planning boundary in cooperation with Henry and/or Rock Island Counties and City Council, Planning adjacent/neighboring communities and other governmental jurisdictions, Commission such as fire and school districts. Review for consistency with service area priorities and provision of infrastructure, such as water, wastewater, and streets.
Review economic development activities annually and reaffirm economic City Council development contact(s) for the community.
Goal #3 – Facilities and Services Key Contacts Implementation Activities Prepare annually a multi-year CIP with project priorities, timing, and City Council, City Staff funding sources for all municipal facilities and equipment. Assess annually condition and adequacy of water, wastewater, storm water and transportation systems (streets, trails, and sidewalks) and parks. Adopt City Council, City Staff individual programs within the CIP for maintenance, repair, improvements, and/or expansions.
Assess annually condition and adequacy of community services, including but not limited to police and fire protection, emergency services, disaster City Council, City Staff response, waste disposal, snow removal, personnel, training, etc. and create individual programs within the CIP for sustaining, improving and expanding these capabilities, as needed. Implement programs that will reduce initial construction/ implementation City Council, City Staff, costs and/or reduce or eliminate long term maintenance costs of public Engineer facilities and services. Look at concepts of durability, life-cycle costs, and sustainability in decision-making.
Pursue a variety of funding sources to offset expenditures as a result of or in preparation for growth, including but not limited to grants, loans, user and City Council, City Staff impact fees, tax increment financing, development rights transfers, leases, etc.
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Goal #4 – Economic Development Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, Planning Support commercial and industrial land uses with adequate infrastructure, Commission, Business including streets, water and wastewater systems, and advanced Association and/or telecommunications systems. Chamber of Commerce Balance the municipal tax base between residential, commercial, and City Council, Planning planned industrial land uses for the benefit of residents for fiscally feasible Commission programs/services. City Council, Planning Promote retail, office and commercial opportunities within Colona by Commission, Economic encouraging support of local businesses by residents and the municipality. Development Director, Business Association and/or Chamber of Commerce City Council, Planning Pursue new highway commercial, industrial or light industrial opportunities Commission, Economic within the planning boundary and as identified by the Future Land Use Development Director, Map. Business Association and/or Chamber of Commerce
Goal #5 – Housing Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, Planning Review housing needs and encourage a range of housing types. Commission, Economic Development Director, Business Association and/or Chamber of Commerce Work cooperatively with developers and resource organizations to provide City Council, Planning residential developments that foster desirable neighborhoods by connecting Commission, Economic people through public open space, sidewalks, parks, other public facilities, Development Director and retail service center opportunities.
Goal #6 – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, Park Maintain existing facilities and programs as desired by the community in District, Public Works cooperation with the park district. Staff City Council, Park Capitalize on the bicycle trail system as part of the Hennepin Canal and District, Public Works American Discovery Trail in the community. Staff
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Goal #7 – Environment Key Contacts Implementation Activities Review regularly Colona’s development regulations, e.g. zoning, City Council, Planning subdivision, floodplain management, etc. related to changes in state and Commission, City Staff federal environmental regulations. Update as needed. Ensure that all new development is designed to create a minimum City Council, Planning disturbance to floodplain, natural drainage patterns, natural landscape, Commission habitat, vegetation, and the ability to absorb rainfall and prevent erosion.
Goal #8 – City Finance, Administration, and Public Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Hold annual goal-setting by the City Council to identify priorities for City Council, City the community. Utilize standing committees to assist with Committees, City Staff prioritization. Review periodically the potential for intergovernmental agreements City Council, City Staff to provide more efficient, cost-effective public services. Work with other taxing authorities to cooperatively maintain City Council, City Staff reasonable tax assessments and/or provide tax abatements.
Goal #9 – Intergovernmental Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Maintain communication with local, state, and federal governments in and/or representing the Henry County and Quad City Metropolitan Area City Council, City Staff through conversations, meetings, associations, memberships, and other forums that promote intergovernmental cooperation and enhance the image of the City.
Goal #10 – Community Image Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, City Staff, Review and enhance existing promotional tools for marketing the Economic Development community and its assets. Director, Business Association and/or Chamber of Commerce City Council, City Staff, Continue to reinforce community pride and involvement through leadership, Economic Development beautification, and improvement projects. Director, Business Association and/or Chamber of Commerce
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Short Term Strategies (0-10 Years) Goal #1 – Land Use Key Contacts Implementation Activities Utilize the comprehensive plan in zoning and land use decisions. Review, update and/or prepare and adopt development ordinances that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan including – zoning, subdivision, floodplain, City Council, Planning downtown, historic or conservation overlays, agricultural preservation, storm Commission water management and erosion control, nuisances, telecommunications, signage, and others regulating and guiding land use and development, as needed.
Consider developing and using a checklist for evaluating new community developments based on the Comprehensive Plan Vision and Goals. Incorporate the development guidelines of the Land Use Chapter into this format. An example is provided using the following criteria questions (adapted from New Community Design to the Rescue – Fulfilling Another American Dream, National Governors Association, 2001) for illustration: a. Is the location in an already-developed area or adjacent to such an area? b. Is the project adding to a mix of housing, office space, schools, retail shopping, parks and public spaces and buildings in the community? c. Does housing include different types of homes, such as single-family detached, duplexes, multi-family apartments, and condos for purchase or rental; and do they cover a range of prices to address a full spectrum City Council, Planning of income levels, including affordable housing? Commission, Economic d. Does the project avoid converting working land, such as farms, into Development Director development? e. Does the project avoid fragmenting neighborhoods or existing green space, such as natural habitats, forests, drainage ways, and wetlands? f. Does the project design protect the local watershed? From runoff and erosion? From increased flood heights? g. Does the project minimize the amount of land per dwelling unit or per business? h. Does the project use energy-efficient designs and “green” building methods to promote sustainability? i. Does the street layout provide multiple access points to and from surrounding areas to allow convenient access by walking, bicycling or driving, and emergency access? j. Does the project blend with the existing neighborhood or vicinity?
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Goal #2 – Growth Key Contacts Implementation Activities Economic Develop a strategic service area plan outlining priority areas to be Development incorporated. Identify impacts to community infrastructure consistent with Committee, Economic the comprehensive plan. Annex property into the City when it is Development Director advantageous for plan implementation. City Council, Identify possible alternative revenues to offset expenditures associated with Economic growth, including but not limited to grants, users and impact fees, tax Development increment financing, urban renewal, development rights transfers, etc. Committee, Economic Development Director Create a multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with project City Council, City priorities, timing, and funding sources for all City facilities, equipment, and Committees, City Staff services. Coordinate it with the Comprehensive Plan and annexation and development proposals. City Council, Planning Create urban design standards that preserve the small town atmosphere and Commission, Economic quality community services and facilities. Standards may address access, Development Director signing, landscaping, lighting, outdoor furnishings, architecture and art.
Goal #3 – Services and Facilities Key Contacts Implementation Activities Maintain existing infrastructure including water, sewer, and streets and extend City Council, Public services (police and fire protection, emergency services, waste disposal, Works Staff recycling, etc.) in existing corporate limits as needed. Continue planned improvements already identified through studies, plans City Council, City and/or engineering analysis for the water, sewer and street systems, sidewalks, Committees, Public parks, police and fire protection, solid waste management, and other Works Staff municipal services. Adopt a program for maintenance and repair. Explore the use of intergovernmental agreements or partnerships with other units of local government to reduce costs and meet the needs of existing and City Council, City future residents for facilities/services. Implement programs that will reduce Committees, Public initial construction/implementation costs and/or reduce or eliminate long term Works Staff maintenance costs of public facilities and services.
Upgrade fire hydrants as part of the water system improvements to ensure a City Council, Fire good fire safety rating for the community. Officials
Examine planned water, sewer, and street improvements within the ten-year City Council, Public service areas for engineering analysis, potential design, and potential financial Works Staff, Engineer, resources to construct such planned facilities. Support development of the Economic service areas adjacent to existing services as a priority within the community. Development Director Consider penalties or greater cost sharing incentives for projects located beyond the short-term service areas. Examine the impact of traffic on the community related to congestion, safety, speed and air/noise pollution: a) prioritize existing roadway and sidewalk City Council, Public improvements; b) prioritize new construction; and c) examine the feasibility Works Staff, Engineer of traffic signals at higher traffic locations and/or intersection geometric improvements, such as turning lanes; and investigate feasibility of railroad crossing gates at major railroad intersections.
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Goal #3 – Services and Facilities (continued) Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, Public Develop additional water storage capacity in the vicinity of Level Acres or Works Staff, Engineer U.S. 6 TIF area. Extend water and sewer services to the area west of Level Acres on either side City Council, of I-80 from Poppy Garden Road; the U.S. 6 TIF area, east of I-80; the area Developer north of Cleveland Road, on either side of I-80; and the High Street area to the proposed north city limits. Develop local roads for U.S. 6 TIF area, east of I-80. Frontage roads are City Council, envisioned along I-80, north and south of U.S. 6 based on development Developer configuration. Construct road extension and bridge at South Third Street. Work with Illinois Department of Transportation (ILDOT) to facilitate the expansion of the IL 84/Colona Road/Cleveland Road to four lanes from the City Council, ILDOT, Rock River to I-80. Work with Friends of The Avenue to facilitate the Friends of Avenue corridor design vision and create the eastern gateway into Colona and the Quad Cities. Reevaluate fixed route transit service to include entire community within the City Council, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) and MetroLINK provide expanded transit service. Develop a multi-year protective and emergency services strategic plan and City Council, address the need for an emergency response and hazard mitigation plan as Emergency part of homeland security and hazard planning issues. Identify police, fire, Management Agency, and emergency response priorities within the planning boundary to ensure the Police and Fire safety of the community from natural, man-made, and biological hazards. Officials Coordinate with other area responders and facilities
Goal #4 – Economic Development Key Contacts Implementation Activities Economic Develop community marketing strategy to encourage commercial and Development industrial development in the areas identified in the comprehensive plan. Committee, Economic Development Director Economic Assess existing and future business needs to promote retention and expand Development commercial and industrial base to encourage job creation and provide a Committee, Economic sustainable community. Development Director City Council, Catalogue and present development-ready properties for new investment Economic opportunities. Development Director, Business Association/Chamber of Commerce and other area development organizations (Henry County Economic Development Partnership and/or Quad City Development Group)
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Goal #4 – Economic Development (continued) Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, City Investigate methods, tools, and programs to induce economic development Staff, Economic within the community. Pair with community marketing strategies. Development Director, Business Association/Chamber of Commerce City Council, City Work with telecommunications and other utilities to further technology and Staff, Economic energy infrastructure within the community. Development Director, Business Association/Chamber of Commerce
Goal #5 – Housing Key Contacts Implementation Activities Evaluate current housing stock and support residential development that City Council, provides for a variety of housing and income needs, such as single-family Economic detached, duplexes, multi-family apartments, and condos for purchase or Development Director rental. Think in terms of starter or rental homes for young families, limited maintenance, and assisted living for the aging with universal design standards. City Council, Seek programs to rehabilitate existing housing stock. Create incentives for Economic improvements and development of affordable housing. Development Director
Goal #6 – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Key Contacts Implementation Activities Develop park and recreation master plan for maintenance of existing facilities Park District and future park, recreation and greenway development. Implement the plan. Expand bicycle trail system by implementing the American Discovery Trail Park District (ADT) connection from Carbon Cliff area to the City. City Council Investigate feasibility of a community center paired with a recreation area.
Goal #7 – Environment Key Contacts Implementation Activities Continue participation in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through City Council, Planning the enforcement of the floodplain ordinance. Discourage floodplain Commission development through zoning and consistency with the comprehensive plan. Seek to beautify the community. Review municipal code annually for City Council, Planning regulations which will enhance the visual quality of the City including Commission landscaping, weeds, litter, and abandoned vehicles. Enforce these ordinances. City Council, Planning Develop a ground and surface water protection program to ensure a safe, Commission, Engineer potable community water supply.
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Goal # 8 – Finance, Administration, Public Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Review annually administrative, management and personnel capacity for City Council effective support and implementation of City activities. Evaluate economic development and/or city administrator position to reduce City Council burden on volunteers and elected officials. Seek alternative revenues to offset expenditures. Examine ways to reduce City Council costs and increase fund balances. Examine the feasibility and development of a consolidated municipal building City Council where a variety of community services would be housed in a single facility. Goal #9 – Intergovernmental Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Maintain communication with local, state, and federal governments within and/or representing the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area through conversations, meetings, associations, memberships and other forums that promote City Council cooperation. Consider membership in the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Quad City Development Group to promote tourism and industrial development. Work with other taxing authorities to cooperatively maintain reasonable City Council residential tax assessments and/or provide tax abatements.
Goal #10 – Image Key Contacts Implementation Activities Economic Create promotional tools, e.g. logo, slogan, gateways, signing, website, to Development enhance the image of the City and promote its assets. Use the materials Committee, Economic developed in all promotions of the City. Development Director
Long Term Strategies (11 - 20 Years)
Continue programs and services noted in the short term strategies including maintenance and expansion as they meet the needs of Colona=s residents and relate to land use, growth, services and facilities, economic development, housing, parks, environment, finance and administration, intergovernmental relations and image. In addition, the following long term strategies are also identified.
Goal #1 – Land Use Key Contacts Implementation Activities City Council, Planning Revisit the comprehensive plan and amend as needed. Commission Review and prepare revisions to the zoning and subdivision and/or other City Council, Planning development ordinances to meet changing conditions in the community. Commission Ensure ordinances are consistent with the comprehensive plan as amendments occur. Ensure their enforcement.
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Goal #2 – Growth Key Contacts Implementation Activities Implement the strategic service area plan in accordance with growth and City Council changes to the comprehensive and annexation plans.
Goal #3 – Services and Facilities Key Contacts Implementation Activities Extend water and sewer services to areas beyond those identified in this plan City Council, when it is advantageous for the City=s growth. Examine treatment facility Developer needs as growth occurs and/or environmental regulations dictate. Develop those local roads proposed west and east of Orion Blacktop on either City Council, side of U.S. 6. To encourage better traffic flow in eastern Colona, construct a Developer bridge crossing over the Hennepin Canal to connect Seventh and Eighth Streets. Construct road extension and bridge at South Second Street.
Goal #4 – Economic Development Key Contacts Implementation Activities Economic Continue implementation of community marketing strategy and amend as Development needed to encourage further commercial and industrial development in the Committee, Economic areas identified in the comprehensive plan. Development Director
Goal #5 – Housing Key Contacts Implementation Activities Monitor residential development and condition of existing housing stock to City Council meet needs of residents.
Goal #6 – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Key Contacts Implementation Activities Revisit park and recreation master plan to further recreation and open space Park District opportunities in the park district.
Goal #7 – Environment Key Contacts Implementation Activities Continue to provide a safe, healthy, and quality living environment for City Council, Planning residents by discouraging floodplain development, preserving wetlands and Commission greenways, encouraging good urban design and beautification and protecting ground and surface waters.
Goal # 8 – Finance, Administration, Public Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Continue to evaluate the operation of municipal services and facilities in a City Council fiscally responsible manner. Review public involvement in community activities and continue seeking City Council ways to involve residents in decisions on services and facilities.
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Goal # 9 – Intergovernmental Relations Key Contacts Implementation Activities Evaluate degree of intergovernmental cooperation for continued improvement City Council of municipal services and facilities.
Goal #10 – Image Key Contacts Implementation Activities Economic Assess the effectiveness of community promotional tools and activities and Development continue to seek new opportunities to enhance the community image and Committee, Economic promote its assets. Development Director
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12. CHAPTER 12: MECHANISMS FOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The Colona Comprehensive Plan contains plans and proposals of what is believed to be necessary to make the City a better functioning community and a better place in which to live and work. On the basis of the plan, several hundred thousand to millions of dollars worth of local, state, and federal funds will likely be spent for transportation, water and wastewater facilities, recreation amenities, and various other community facilities. Those facilities have been intended to serve the planned pattern of residential, commercial, and industrial development. The efficiency with which future development is served will depend on the coordinated implementation of all elements of the plan. In addition to improvements and new facilities, there is the on-going effort of maintaining or enhancing existing services. In all of these cases, the City has planning and regulatory tools at its disposal to implement its priorities.
Use of the Comprehensive Plan The analysis and proposals contained in this Plan guide present and future City officials of Colona. It can be used by other groups and private individuals interested in the future development of the community. The Implementation Strategies section of the plan indicates what actions or activities must be done to implement the plan or to ensure that the plan is followed on a day-to-day basis as decisions concerning community development are made.
If planning is to be effective with the goal of improving the community, the Comprehensive Plan must be prepared in concert with a zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, official map, manufactured home ordinance, building and housing codes, utility specifications, and a capital improvements program or other project programming tools. The City’s plans and ordinances governing development are interrelated. If the ordinances are varied to allow development to occur differently than proposed, then streets, community facilities, and utilities may not be adequate to meet City needs.
Carrying out the plan is the responsibility of the City Council. An official map can be used to reflect all proposed streets, parks, schools, and other public facilities indicated in the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations are designed to guide development of land according to the plan. A capital improvements program outlines major City expenditures according to priorities and locations specified by the plan. Building, plumbing, and electrical codes, and utility specifications promote high quality development and guard against deterioration of the residential neighborhoods. The development tools are adopted by ordinance and as such become law, whereas the “Comprehensive Plan” and the “Capital Improvements Program” documents are adopted as advisory documents, and support decisions related to the ordinances that might be legally challenged. The Comprehensive Plan should be used as the manual for relating all items pertaining to the development of Colona. Awareness that a plan exists is the first step in gaining the broad support, without which any plan is rendered ineffective.
The plan should be reevaluated periodically to maintain a realistic relationship between the plan and current trends of development. Revisions may be required as unforeseen development opportunities occur or more thorough analysis of development issues become available.
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Coordinated Use of Development Controls A zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, storm water and erosion control regulations, official map, manufactured home ordinance, building code, and utility specifications are commonly referred to as development controls. The adoption and amendment of these controls are the responsibility of the City Council, which acts after reviewing recommendations from the City Planning Commission. Administration of the regulations is entrusted to an administrative officer.
The importance of administration of development controls cannot be over-emphasized. Even the best regulations are meaningless without strong enforcement. The City and future City residents have much to lose from improper lot layout or substandard construction of structures, streets, or utilities. The best way to avoid such problems is for the City Council to retain a competent person to coordinate the enforcement of all development controls and to assign that person sufficient resources to carry out these responsibilities.
Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of a zoning ordinance is to eliminate conflicts between land uses and to prevent over-building on a particular building site. Lot size, building height, building setbacks, parking requirements, and a list of permitted uses are specified in the ordinance for each of a series of internally compatible zoning classifications called districts.
The zoning ordinance, unlike many other ordinances, requires constant attention to its administration. The individual primarily concerned with the day-to-day administration of the zoning ordinance is the zoning administrator.
It is important that the Planning Commission and City Council evaluate requested zoning changes in light of the Comprehensive Plan. The City’s plans for water distribution, sewage disposal, traffic circulation, and other services have all been based on the Comprehensive Plan. Any deviation from that plan might lead to sewers, water mains, or streets being inappropriately sized or misplaced. Zoning changes not in conformance with the plan will require revisions of the entire plan or an amendment and may result in increased cost to the City due to these land use changes. If the Planning Commission feels a requested change is in the best interest of the community and consistent with the plan, it recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed change.
The City Council, after review of Planning Commission findings and recommendations, then makes decisions on requested zoning revisions. Special zoning regulations are applied to development in a flood plain to reduce flood hazards. Flood plain zoning is a special type of ordinance, or can be a set of provisions which can be incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance or stand alone. The provisions include the designation of floodways for overland flow of floodwaters and for other limited uses that do not conflict with that primary purpose. The regulations also provide that development outside the floodway, but still within the flood plain, must be constructed above a designated elevation.
Since the City lies east of the Rock River, a flood plain zoning ordinance and its provisions are important to enforce. To avoid future development, the City should support County flood plain zoning efforts in the extraterritorial boundary as appropriate.
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Subdivision Regulations. A subdivision ordinance applies to new community growth and specifically applies to land which is being platted or divided into lots. The primary objectives of a subdivision ordinance are threefold. First, the subdivision ordinance clearly outlines the basic standards to be employed in the preparation of the subdivision plat. Second, the design standards for planning the subdivision are provided so that the general intent and purposes set forth in the Colona Comprehensive Plan can be carried out. Third, standards for required pubic improvements such as street surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, sewer, and water are referenced and discussed.
Under the procedures outlined in the subdivision regulations, a developer first submits a sketch plan, then a preliminary plat, and finally a final plat to the Planning Commission and the City Council showing the intentions for the land development.
When reviewing the sketch plan and preliminary plat, the Planning Commission should check the City’s official map to determine whether any projects have been proposed in the area intended to be subdivided. If such a project has been proposed, the Planning Commission should inquire whether the responsible agency, such as the City Council, or school board is interested in the site. If the agency is interested in the site, and if the subdivider and the agency can reach a mutually acceptable agreement, the Planning Commission will have been successful in its advisory and coordinating capacity.
Official Map. Planned public improvements may be indicated by ordinance on an official map. The primary objective of the official map is to improve the coordination of planned projects and subdivision growth and to accomplish this on a sound basis. Frequently a very carefully located site for proposed storm drainage trunk line or major road site is lost because development proceeds too rapidly for responsible agencies to begin acquisition efforts.
The official map gives the community adequate time for the appropriate governmental agency to acquire the particular site and thereby implement the plan, or to inform the subdivider that the agency is no longer interested in acquiring the site. The fact that such projects are indicated on an official map can restrain the subdivider from developing the proposed project site for a period of one year (from time of application for subdivision approval), during which the agency responsible for such project has the opportunity to commence negotiations or proceedings to acquire the site.
In review of a subdivision, one of the first responsibilities of the Planning Commission is to determine whether any projects indicated on the official map fall in the area of the proposed subdivision. In some cases where additional right-of-way may be needed for a major street improvement in the future, or where a planned project may be located within a proposed subdivision, the Planning Commission can require the additional right-of-way to be designed in such a manner so as to leave the site available for acquisition by the appropriate agency.
Building Code. A building code establishes good development standards and ensures minimum standards for residential, commercial, and industrial development. A building code is needed to properly regulate building materials and structural conditions. Building codes deal with the
Comp Plans\Colona\Ch 12 – Mechanisms for Implementation 12–3 Mechanisms for Implementation Colona Comprehensive Plan structural arrangements of materials, and the codes apply to all new construction in the City. The City may also have plumbing and electrical codes related to the building code.
Utility Specifications. Detailed policies and specifications relating to the design and construction of streets, sanitary sewers, water lines, storm sewers, and sidewalks are needed to supplement subdivision regulations. These standards should be in the form of specifications uniformly applied throughout the City. The only way residents of Colona can be assured of uniform high quality roadway and utility construction is to adopt and enforce standards that are applicable to all development.
Programming of Capital Improvements While development controls are effective in guiding private development, they do not provide for construction of public facilities indicated in the plan. An important means of guiding future development of public facilities is a capital improvements program. A capital improvements program is a suggested schedule for construction of public improvements and the financing of proposed projects. Capital improvements programming carries the Comprehensive Plan projects toward the construction of public facilities proposed by the plan. The program is a tool for translating long-term objectives and plans into implementation; whether they are roads, water and sewer systems, parks, libraries, schools, or other public facilities.
A capital improvement program, when used by City officials, assures that attention is being given to the community’s needs and that logical steps will be taken to satisfy these needs. Some of the advantages of capital improvements programming include: stabilization of the tax rate over a period of years, provision of adequate time for planning and engineering of improvements, assurance that projects will be carried out in accordance with predetermined needs and the community’s ability to pay, and coordination among all agencies having responsibility for public facility construction.
For the capital improvements program to be effective it must be updated annually. This should occur prior to the consideration of the City’s annual budget, so that information contained in the program can be utilized in making decisions on items proposed for inclusion in the budget. Annual updating will assure greater accuracy and will also allow a continuous schedule of public improvements. As projects listed in the capital improvements program approach a construction date, the City Council should initiate detailed planning and feasibility studies. In order to promote the construction of public facilities in a manner which best serves the needs of the people of Colona, it is strongly recommended that the City Council, with the assistance of the Planning Commission, establish procedures for continuing the Capital Improvements Program in future years.
Cooperation and Assistance of Other Governmental Agencies A number of agencies must cooperate in order to implement the Colona Comprehensive Plan. The City, school districts, fire districts, drainage districts, adjacent communities, county, state, and federal officials should be aware of the interdependency of each jurisdiction of government and the benefits that cooperation holds for all area residents.
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The City should pursue plan implementation assistance available from various governmental agencies. Federal financial assistance is available for construction of sewer mains, sewage treatment plants, water mains, and water storage tanks. Acquisition and development of recreation areas and storm water retention devices are eligible for federal assistance as well. Monies available under such programs will vary over time and the responsible agency should be contacted for specific project eligibility.
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Appendix
SERVICE REPORT
COUNTY/COMMUNITY: Colona, Illinois
DATE: November 14, 2007
FILED BY: Gena McCullough
MEETING: Colona Town Meeting
PRESENT: COMMUNITY BI-STATE COPIES TO: (Refer to attached sign-in sheet) Gena McCullough Steering Committee
A Colona town meeting was held at the Lavender Crest Winery beginning at 6:00 p.m. to solicit input from the residents of Colona and the surrounding area on community strengths, weaknesses, and needs for improvement. Mayor McDaniel provided the opening remarks at the town meeting.
Participants were asked to introduce themselves, say how long he or she has lived in Colona. The shortest time spent in the community was 1.5 to 2 years and ranged to more than 78 years with a total of 1,521 years of experience by the residents represented in the room. The meeting was framed as an opportunity for citizens to provide input on the future of their community and express their vision for Colona in the short term and long term timeframes, as well as suggesting refinements on existing City services. The public input would be used to update the 1999 Comprehensive Plan. Participants were challenged to think of how Colona fits in locally and regionally to guide future decisions and investments.
The two hour meeting began with a brief presentation on the basics of a Comprehensive Plan and Community Profile. The results of Imagine Colona that had been conducted previously were reported. Imagine Colona results identified community strengths as follows: strong civic involvement through volunteerism and through churches, clubs, and other organizations; small town atmosphere; prime location; sense of environmental awareness; number of recreation opportunities; feeling of safety and good protective services; and a community with plans, so forward-thinking. Ms. McCullough also reviewed the accomplishments since the last plan update in 1999. The City has:
• Adopted a unified zoning ordinance • Developed a website • Initiated development agreements for Cleveland Road • Established a new business association • Become a member of the Quad City Development Group and Illinois Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce • Seen new housing stock and filling in of vacant areas in town • Furthered economic development efforts • Completed Imagine Colona strategic planning effort
The introduction was followed by asking each participant to speak on the following, being as brief as possible:
• What are the opportunities for Colona? • What would make Colona a better place? • How would you like to see Colona in ten to twenty years? What is the vision?
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The following information summarizes the input received:
Table 1 Colona Opportunities, Needs for Improvement and Vision Opportunities/Needs for Improvement/Vision Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 TOTAL Community Center with recreation area 3 6 4 13 Additional sport activities (tennis); sports complex 4 6 3 13 Sales tax generating business/Hwy/retail/fast food 7 2 2 11 (McDonald’s)/local employment opportunities Community Center (Sports Complex) (i.e. Geneseo); place in 11 11 central location and cluster with other community facilities Economic/Retail Development/Outlet Mall/Grocery Store (big) 7 7 Truck stop 1 3 3 7 Medical services/convenient care/medical clinic 2 3 2 7 Traffic lights at Route 84/Route 6 and Route 84/Cleveland 3 2 2 7 Road Develop “Main Street” area – enhancement 2 3 1 6 Curbside recycle (mandatory) 6 6 Golf course 1 4 5 Hotels 1 2 1 4 Child care alternatives 4 4 Consolidated municipal building (Public Works, Police, City 1 2 1 4 Hall) Assisted living 1 1 1 3 Local newspaper 1 1 1 3 Fix Route 84/Cleveland Road Junction 3 3 Annexation (Dayton corner/Green River) 2 1 3 Vision: New high school 2 1 3 Warehouse – gas station 1 1 2 Swimming pool 2 2 Bridge the divide (east/west) 1 1 2 Route 6 development 2 2 Capital Improvement Program (5 year) 2 2 Extend water/sewer (Cleveland Road & Route 6 areas) 1 1 2 Cluster Community facilities with assisted living 1 1 2 Vision: Have a voice in state legislative/funding 2 2 Take care of Senior citizens 1 1 Park maintenance 1 1 Historic 1 1 Keep low scale “small town” 1 1 Beautification of Main Street 1 1 Vision: Look at other communities for ideas – Milan-LeClaire- 1 1 Atkinson-Annawan Vision: Bypass (Il 84 should)/redirect around railroad tracks 1 1 Vision: More greenscape 1 1 Teen recreation Look to churches for volunteer/community activities/Christmas decorations Extend bus transit route Work with tax bodies Complete plan for Route 84 Vision: Civic pride Vision: Approval to state DOT for 5th Street stop light Vision: Eliminate problem areas Vision: More intergovernmental cooperation
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The following includes notes from participants and/or input received on participant input forms:
• Community Center – together all in one place and seniors close at hand. Wasting work force by splitting up, centrally located • Beautifications – flower pots, lights, landscaping • World Series of baseball • Bike path to bike path • Stop light at Route 84, Route 6, and Memorial Park • Street lights at several intersections • Poppy Garden Road – change to “T” intersection • Senior citizen and youth place to go in Community Center • Flood a lot for skating activities in the winter • Just like it is – a little community • Expand community to lower taxes • Street lights • Large Community Center • More parking • Improve and install sidewalks • Overpass for train tracks • Capital improvement program • Extension of water & sewer to Route 6 and Cleveland Road • Rehab of sewer treatment plant • New City building with all departments – police, maintenance • Community Center • Land along business corridor • New City Council with new ideas • Infrastructure: water – great; sewer – good; sewer plant • EPA – Ok • Roads – interstate • Ramp for eastern entrance to Rock River bridge to Route 84 • State bought property • Cleveland Road will be a cul-de-sac • Development study done on water level down Cleveland Road • Recycling pick up • Annexation • Route 84 beautification thru enhancement • 3 signs – community • Flags • Banners • Interstate – businesses/opportunities/truck stop • Capital improvement program • Christmas Carol movie • Not much different, but better looking • Use kids to decorate trees • City Council day to day • Maintain Route 84 through Colona as a small town atmosphere • To promote economic development for tax income • To offer park, recreation, and open space opportunities • To encourage a variety of housing developments, senior housing, not condos and apartment complexes • Promote development for commercial use along Cleveland Road • Promote development for commercial use on Route 6 • Locate and develop a sport complex for baseball, softball, and park recreation activities • Community Center for many uses – hall rental, local citizen groups use • To manage growth for preservation of small town atmosphere
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• Offer park, recreation and open space opportunities • Need sports complex • McDonalds • Christmas decorations • Senior citizen housing • Traffic light at Cleveland Road and Route 84 • Create a main street through town on Route 84 – street lights; parking similar to other towns as Annawan • For safety reasons – we need sidewalks – kids walk in the street after dark • Grocery store • We need retail establishments for tax revenue • Annex surround territory if we are to grow − we need the space for the growth
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants were asked to prioritize their top three issues of most importance for opportunities and improvements for Colona. (Note: Participants were given three colored stickers each in red − highest priority, green − medium priority, and blue − lower priority.) The results are indicated in tables above, ranked from highest to lowest priorities. Closing comments were made by Mayor McDaniel.
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Land Use Comparisons
Existing Land Use City of Colona Square Acres Percent Land Use Classification Miles Residential 557.17 0.871 23.71% Commercial 48.03 0.075 2.04% Industrial 69.89 0.109 2.97% Institutional 58.71 0.092 2.50% Park/Recreation 132.63 0.207 5.64% Agricultural/Rural Residential 1,483.89 2.319 63.14% Total 2,350.32 3.672 100.00%
Proposed Future Land Use City of Colona Land Use Classification Acres Square Miles Percent Residential 4,252.50 6.64 20.38% Commercial 1,833.43 2.86 8.79% Industrial 1,810.96 2.83 8.68% Institutional 79.47 0.12 0.38% Park/Recreation 267.85 0.42 1.28% Conservation/Open Space 1,568.31 2.45 7.52% Agricultural/Rural Residential 11,054.48 17.27 52.98% Total 20,867.00 32.60 100.00%
Land Use Ratio Model Projection: Population Projections by All Residential Land Use (LU) [Ratio of Existing LU LDR/HDR to Future LU] 2006 Population: 5,276 HDR <1% of residential Projected Population: 40,268 HDR <1% of residential
Land Use Model Projection (See Community Profile Chapter related to population projections): Proposed Land Use: Final Density(L) Density (H) Pop. (L)* Pop. (H)** Persons/acre Persons/acre Residential - Suburban (75%) SF Detached 2.5 10 5,581 31,894 Residential - Town (25%) SF Detached 10 20 7,442 13,821 Total 13,023 45,714
* Assumes buildable acres 70% of gross acres low-density residential land use. ** Assumes buildable acres 65% of gross acres high-density residential land use. Note: Uses Typical Densities in Table 4.3 to estimate population based on land use and estimated buildable acres Residential Suburban Density (L) vs. (H): assumes Suburban density (Table 4.2) with SF of 1 unit vs. 4 units per acre, 2.5 persons per unit Residential Town Density (L) vs. (H): assumes Town density (Table 4.2) with SF of 4 vs. 8 units per acre, 2.5 persons per unit