Envision 2035
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Page intentionally left blank. ENVISION 2035 Acknowledgments The Minnehaha County Planning Department extends a special thank you to this group of citizens and community leaders for their time and efforts. Task Force Committee Planning Commission Lee Burggraff Mike McAreavey Wayne Steinhauer, Chair Deb Bunde Steve Dick Mike Cypher, Vice-Chair Larry Haug Bonnie Duffy Bonnie Duffy Bruce Aljets Shannon Nordstrom Becky Randall Steve Becker Ron Klingenberg Bill Even Jesse Randall Fran Phillips Doug Ode Kris Swanson John Zomer Jeff Barth Advisory Board County Commission Todd Schuver Dave Loveland Cindy Heiberger, Chair Andy Gabbert Slater Barr Gerald Beninga DJ Buthe Brooke White Jean Bender Kevin Crisp Dean Nielsen Dick Kelly Jeff Barth i Moving Forward ~ Planning Ahead Page intentionally left blank. ii ENVISION 2035 Table of Contents Plan Overview 1 Agriculture - Goals & Actions 28-29 Agricultural Tourism - Goals & Actions 29 Commercial/Industrial - Goals & Actions 30-31 Introduction 2 Vision 3 Rural Conservation 32 Plan Elements 4 Introduction 32 Planning Process 5 Historic Preservation 33 Natural Character 35 Population & Employment Analysis 7 Farming & Community 36 Population Projections 8 Housing Density 38 Projected Employment Opportunities 10 Historic Preservation - Goals & Actions 40 Development Trends 11 Natural Character - Goals & Actions 41 Farming & Community - Goals & Actions 41-42 Existing Land Use Analysis 13 Housing Density - Goals & Actions 42 History of County Land Use Planning 13 Agricultural Development Trends 17 Environmental Stewardship 43 Residential Development Trends 18 Introduction 43 Commercial/Industrial Development Trends 21 Land Resources 44 Soils 44 Sand, Gravel, Quartzite Deposits 46 Growth Management 22 Parks & Open Space 48 Introduction 22 Public/Conservation Lands 51 Agriculture 23 Water Resources 54 Agricultural Tourism 26-27 Rivers and Streams 54 Commercial/Industrial 27 *Table of Contents continued on next page iii Moving Forward ~ Planning Ahead Table of Contents (continued) Floodplains 55 Development Corridors 89 Lakes and Wetlands 56 Future Land Use Plan - Goals & Actions 90 Aquifers/Water Source Protection Areas 57-58 Agricultural Drainage 59 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal 60 Implementation 94 Stormwater Management 61 Minnehaha County and Envision 2035 94 Natural Resources and Open Spaces 64 Zoning Ordinance 95 Goals & Actions Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 96 Intergovernmental Cooperation 97 Transportation 67 Public Facilities and Services 98 Introduction 67 Implementation - Goals & Actions 105 Rail 68 Highway 71 Appendix 107 Transportation Improvements 72 County History 107 Non-motorized 73 Planning & Zoning History 111 Existing and Future Trails & Routes 76 School District Boundaries Map 113 Access Management 77 Zoning Map 114 Air 78 Existing Land Use Quadrant Maps 115-118 Transportation - Goals & Actions 79 Public Comment and Feedback 119 Agricultural Survey & Results 119 Future Land Use Plan 81 Open-Ended Comments from 121 Introduction 81 Open Houses Agricultural Production Area 83 Parks & Recreation Assessment Survey 125 Transition Area 84 Rural Service Areas 85 Rural Service Areas - Communities 86 iv ENVISION 2035 Table of Figures and Maps Figure 1.1 - Minnehaha County Population Projection 8 Map 2.1 - Existing Land Use Map 16 Figure 1.2 - Minnehaha County Age Distribution 9 Map 2.2 - Residential Dwelling Density 20 Projection Map 5.1 - Distribution of Prime Farmland 45 Figure 1.3 - Inflow/Outflow Commute to Work 10 Map 5.2 - Parks and Open Spaces 53 (by Place of Residence) Map 5.3 - Rivers, Streams & Floodplains 54 Figure 1.4 - Change in Occupational Cluster 11 Map 5.4 - County Aquifers 57 Concentration Chart (2002-2012) Map 5.5 - Water Source Protection Areas 58 Figure 1.5 - Total Employment by Industry Cluster 12 Map 6.1 - Central Plains and Midwest Railroad 68 Figure 2.1 - Existing Land Use Survey 15 Network Figure 2.2 - New Single Family Dwelling Units 19 Map 6.2 - County Railroads 69 Per Year Map 6.3 - Transportation System 71 Figure 3.1 - Total number of farms chart 23 Functional Classifications Figure 3.2 - 2002 Ag Census Land Area Breakdown 24 Map 6.4 - Existing & Future Non-Motorized 75 Figure 3.3 - 2012 Ag Census Land Area Breakdown 24 Trails and Routes Figure 3.4 - Total Corn and Soybean Harvest in 25 Map 7.1 - Future Land Use 82 Acres Figure 4.1 - Density Zoning Diagram 38 Map Data Disclaimer: Figure 4.2 - Transfer of Development Rights 39 Examples The Data is provided "as is" without warranty or any representation of accuracy, timeliness or completeness. The burden for determining Figure 5.1 - Total Number of Drainage Permits 59 accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability and fitness for or the Issues (2007—present) appropriateness for use rests solely on the requester. Minnehaha County Figure 5.2 - Best Management Practices 62 makes no warranties express or implied, as to the use of the Data. There Diagram: Big Sioux River Watershed are no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular Figure 5.3 - Vegetated Filter Strip Diagram 63 purpose. The requester acknowledges and accepts the limitations of the Data, including the fact that the Data is dynamic and is in a constant Figure 6.1 - Rail Volumes by Direction, 70 state of maintenance, correction and update. 2011 & 2040 Figure 6.2 - Rumble Strip Design 72 Figure 8.1 - School District Enrollment 103 v Moving Forward ~ Planning Ahead Plan Overview The purpose of the Envision 2035 Comprehensive Plan is to Envision 2035 represents an opportunity to engage the stake- set the goals and priorities recommended by a multitude of holders involved in the planning process and allow for im- stakeholders including county planning staff, task force mem- proved communication across forms of government. The pro- bers, advisory board, Planning Commission, County Commis- cess identified a general consensus among members of the pub- sion, and members of the general public. The plan will pro- lic and plan committee members that there should be a strong vide direction in making land use and development decisions focus on supporting agricultural production and local farms. throughout the rural area of Minnehaha County. It will com- The plan is neither a beginning nor ending point, but a contin- municate your collective values, goals, and policies for current ual process for engaging the public in all land use and develop- residents and future generations. ment decisions. The future of Minnehaha County presents a unique challenge Envision 2035 is a tool to assist community leaders in the bet- with the constantly changing complexity of the urban/rural ter representation of the needs of a growing total population dichotomy. The County must support growth management while managing the often contentious issues among the vast techniques that preserve the foundation of the local economy differences in types of landowners. The chapters throughout in order to maintain a high level of efficiency as the state's lead- this document describe planning elements in greater detail, ing agricultural producer. The County will be expected to ad- and outline the goals and action steps critical to effectively dress issues relating to the economic growth potential of the managing the issues presented in this plan. Sioux Falls' Metropolitan Statistical Area and effectively manag- ing this outward pressure, rural character and housing density, natural resource conservation and open space planning, trans- portation, public safety, and intergovernmental cooperation. 1 Plan Overview ENVISION 2035 Introduction Minnehaha County, located in southeastern South Dakota, is nestled in a diverse re- gion among the Midwestern and Central Plains landscape of the United States. The county is located at the crossroads of Interstates 90 and 29. The general nature of the local region consists of small rural towns in southeast South Dakota, southwestern Min- nesota, and northwestern Iowa. Most notably, the Sioux Falls area is at the heart of gen- erating a high level of economic growth that extends beyond the borders of Minnehaha County. Major cities in the Central Plains and Midwest region include Fargo, Minne- apolis-St. Paul, Des Moines, and Omaha. The boundary for Minnehaha County encompasses 814 square miles, includes 11 cities and towns, 23 townships, and 3 unincorporated towns with over 178,000 people. The County exercises jurisdiction over approximately 736 square miles to manage orderly growth and development of the rural area. Currently, there are an estimated 14,585 people living in the unincorporated towns and rural area. Envision 2035 is a long-range planning document that offers a vision for the preserva- tion and development of Minnehaha County for the next 20 years. This plan details policies and strategies including but not limited to elements for guiding the County on land use, parks, agriculture, environment, transportation, and intergovernmental sup- port to enrich the lives of its’ citizens while maintaining and preserving its’ rural charac- ter. As the landscape continues to change, planning in Minnehaha County must evolve to continually provide responsible service for members of the general public. Source: United States Census, 2013 Cartographic Boundaries Introduction 2 Moving Forward ~ Planning Ahead Vision ENVISION 2035 AIMS TO ENSURE OPTIMUM GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE RURAL AREA WHILE PROVIDING CITIZENS WITH INCREASED OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE ALONG WITH ENHANCED ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL VALUE. Community