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The Greene County Comprehensive Plan Update Was the Greene County Board of Commissioners Would Like to Recognize the Following G A cknowledgements The Greene County Comprehensive Plan update was prepared by the Greene County Planning Commission for the Greene County Board of Commissioners. The plan was funded in part by a Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development (DCED) and additional grant funding was received through the generosity of the Greene County Community Foundation and the Benedum Foundation. The Greene County Board of Commissioners would like to recognize the following organizations and for their contributions to the Comprehensive Plan: Greene County Planning Commission Greene County Department of Economic Development Greene County Conservation District Greene County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Greene County Department of Recreation In addition, the Commissioners would also like to recognize the following individuals for serving on the Greene County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee: Mr. Chuck Baily, Baily Insurance and Real Estate Agency Mr. Shirl Barnhart, Morgan Township Supervisors / County Planning Commission Dr. Jerome Bartley, Central Greene School District / Greene County IDA Ms. Joy Eggleston, Southwest Regional Medical Center Mr. John Frazier Chief Assessor Greene County Assessment Mr. Jay Hammers, Rhodes & Hammers Printing Mr. John Kendralla, Former PennDOT Maintenance Manager of Greene County Mr. Jim Kenney Mr. Francis Minor, Board of Directors Planning Commission Ms. Mary Shine, Greensboro Borough Council Mr. Joseph Simatic, Southwestern PA Water Authority / Greene County IDA Mr. Steven Stuck, County Planning Commission / Jacobs Petroleum Ms. Suzanne Swinshock, County Planning Commission Greene County Comprehensive Plan 1-1 A cknowledgements The Greene County Comprehensive Plan update was developed with the assistance of: (Mackin Engineering Company) R.I.D.C. Park West 117 Industry Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1015 (412) 788-0472 In addition, Strategy Solutions, Inc. provided assistance on Chapter 9: Economic Development via focus group meetings, data gathering, and the development of recommendations. 2402 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 Greene County Comprehensive Plan 1-2 T able of C ontents Chapter 1: Introduction A. Foreword 1-1 Keystone Principles 1-2 Legal Basis 1-3 Goal of the Comprehensive Plan 1-4 How to Use the Comprehensive Plan 1-5 Compliance with Municipal Plans 1-6 Project Organization 1-7 B. The Vision 1-9 County Development Objectives 1-10 C. Public Involvement 1-11 Steering Committee 1-11 Public Surveys 1-11 Public Meetings 1-15 Map 1-1: Project Location Chapter 2: Demographics A. Background 2-1 Planning Region 2-1 Demographic Snapshot 2-2 B. Data & Analysis 2-3 Population 2-3 Households 2-25 Education 2-27 Income 2-28 Labor Force 2-30 Greene County Comprehensive Plan i-1 “ S trategy for a G reene T omorrow” Chapter 3: Historic Resources A. Background 3-1 Existing Studies 3-1 Historic Resources 3-2 Historic Snapshot 3-3 B. Data & Analysis 3-5 Culture & Local Identity 3-5 Historical Sites 3-7 Covered Bridges 3-10 Historic Districts 3-12 Pennsylvania At-Risk: 1992-2003 3-16 Historic Pennsylvania Agriculture Project 3-16 Historic Markers 3-17 Historical Museum 3-21 Courthouse 3-22 United Mine Workers Coal Heritage Park 3-22 C. Development Strategies 3-23 Map 3-1: Historic Resources Chapter 4: Natural Resources A. Background 4-1 Existing Studies 4-1 Environmental Resources 4-5 Natural Resources Snapshot 4-9 B. Data & Analysis 4-11 Climate 4-11 Vegetation 4-11 Physiographic Characteristics & Geology 4-12 Soil Associations 4-14 Water Resources 4-16 Ecological Habitats / Environmentally Sensitive Areas 4-37 Environmental Concerns 3-41 C. Development Strategies 4-45 Map 4-1: Forest Resources Map 4-2: Topography i-2 Adopted: August 14, 2008 T able of C ontents Map 4-3: Bedrock Lithology Map 4-4: Soil Associations Map 4-5: Hydrology Map 4-6: Ecological Habitats Chapter 5: Transportation A. Background 5-1 Existing Studies 5-2 Transportation Resources 5-3 Transportation Snapshot 5-5 B. Data & Analysis 5-7 Regional Transportation Network & Classifications 5-7 Roadway Mileage & Demand 5-10 Transportation Improvements 5-14 Bridges 5-23 Road Landslides 5-26 Scenic Byways 5-27 Bicycle Access & Trails 5-28 Transit 5-32 Park-n-Rides 5-33 Freight 5-33 Rail 5-35 Aviation/Airport 5-36 Commercial Waterways 5-38 C. Development Strategies 5-43 Map 5-1: Transportation Network Map 5-2: Landslides Adopted: August 14, 2008 “ S trategy for a G reene T omorrow” Chapter 6: Public Amenities A. Background 6-1 Existing Studies 6-1 Public Amenities Resources 6-3 Public Amenities Snapshot 6-11 B. Data & Analysis 6-13 Public Safety 6-13 Solid Waste Management 6-18 Recycling 6-20 Public Education 6-20 Higher Education 6-31 Library System 6-32 Hospitals 6-33 Senior or Assisted Living Institutions 6-33 Senior Citizens Centers 6-34 Recreational Facilities and Services 6-34 C. Development Strategies 6-41 Map 6-1: Police & Fire Coverage Map 6-2: EMS Providers Map 6-3: School Districts Chapter 7: Utilities A. Background 7-1 Existing Studies 7-1 Public Utilities Resources 7-2 Public Utilities Snapshot 7-3 B. Data & Analysis 7-5 Electricity 7-5 Natural Gas 7-5 Telephone & DSL Communications 7-6 Cable Television 7-6 Public Water Service 7-7 Sewerage Service 7-10 Infrastructure Project Funding 7-19 Regional Water Management Task Force 7-20 C. Development Strategies 7-21 i-4 Adopted: August 14, 2008 T able of C ontents Map 7-1: Infrastructure Map 7-2: Public Water Providers Map 7-3: Public Sewerage Providers Chapter 8: Housing A. Background 8-1 Existing Studies 8-1 Housing Resources 8-1 Housing Snapshot 8-3 B. Data & Analysis 8-9 Housing Occupancy 8-10 Housing Units 8-11 Age of Structure 8-12 Year Householder Moved Into Unit 8-13 Housing Value 8-14 Mortgage Status 8-15 Owner Costs 8-16 Gross Rent 8-17 Renter Costs 8-18 Housing Tenure 8-19 Age of Householder 8-20 Heating Source 8-21 Housing Characteristics 8-22 Senior Living 8-23 Special Needs Housing 8-23 Future Housing Needs 8-24 C. Development Strategies 8-27 Map 8-1: Housing Type Adopted: August 14, 2008 “ S trategy for a G reene T omorrow” Chapter 9: Economic Development A. Background 9-1 Existing Studies 9-2 Economic Development Resources 9-4 Economic Development Snapshot 9-7 B. Data & Analysis 9-11 Demographic Data 9-11 Industry 9-15 Labor Force 9-24 Economic Markets 9-25 Employment 9-28 Retail Gap Analysis 9-34 Tourism 9-35 C. Development Strategies 9-37 Chapter 10: Land Use A. Background 10-1 Existing Studies 10-1 Land Use Resources 10-22 Land Use Snapshot 10-23 B. Data & Analysis 10-25 Land Cover 10-25 Land Use 10-27 Future Land Use 10-30 C. Development Strategies 10-43 Map 10-1A: Existing Land Use: SPC Land Cover Map 10-1B: Existing Land Use: Tax Assessment Map 10-2: Developments of Regional Impact Map 10-3: Development Opportunities i-6 Adopted: August 14, 2008 T able of C ontents Chapter 11: Agriculture A. Background 11-1 Existing Studies 11-1 Agricultural Resources 11-1 Agricultural Snapshot 11-9 B. Data & Analysis 11-11 Agricultural Land Use 11-11 Agricultural Industry 11-11 Agritourism 11-15 Agriculture Fairs & Festivals 11-17 “Buy Local” Campaign 11-19 Agricultural Conservation Lands 11-20 C. Development Strategies 11-23 Map 11-1: Agriculture Chapter 12: Energy & Extraction A. Background 12-1 Existing Studies 12-1 Energy & Extraction Resources 12-4 Energy & Extraction Snapshot 12-5 B. Data & Analysis 12-7 Nonrenewable Resources 12-7 Energy 12-18 C. Development Strategies 12-21 Map 12-1: Coal Map 12-2: Oil & Gas Appendices References Adopted: August 14, 2008 C hapter 1 : I ntroduction A. Foreword Located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, the County of Greene is rural with a total population just over 40,000 in the year 2000. Historically, the economy has depended upon the coal industry and agriculture. Recent changes in these industries have resulted in the County directing their economic development efforts to take advantage of the previously untapped potential that exists in Greene County and its residents. New agriculture programs are being explored to provide support to farmers. Advancements in the coal industry have facilitated new growth and a renewed interest in expanding activities in Greene County. New industries oriented towards technology have spawned new economic pursuits, which will allow for a diversification of the economy. Finally, tourism, small business development, and expanded retail services are rounding out the County’s economic philosophy as they move into the Twenty-first Century. EverGreene Technology Park Development Greene County completed a countywide comprehensive plan in 1979 and is now updating this plan to provide the County with an overview of its present situation and an implementation plan to position the County for what the future may bring. In February of 2005, Greene County retained Mackin Engineering Company to facilitate the completion of the Comprehensive Plan update. The County received a grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP). In recognizing that the County has many unique qualities, County officials procured additional funding through the generosity of the Greene County Community Foundation and the Benedum Foundation. This money was used to expand the scope of work Greene County Comprehensive Plan 1-1 “ S trategy for a G reene T omorrow” and address specific issues in detail so as to provide Greene County with a strong framework on which to build the future. Keystone Principles On May 31, 2005, the Keystone Principles & Criteria for Growth, Investment & Resource Conservation (Keystone Principles) were adopted by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Cabinet and developed by the Interagency Land Use Team, a working group of the Cabinet.
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