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Borough of Roaring Spring Blair County DAVID M. WALKER ASSOCIATES INC. December 31, 1968 JAN 2 - ;e?? Mr. Richard Sutter, County Planning Director Blair County Court House Annex Holidaysburg , Pennsylvania Dear Dick, Pursuant to the recent request by Bob Over, I have enclosed herewith a completed copy of the Roaring Spring Plan Element section which completes the Roaring Spring Master Plan. In approximately two weeks, I anticipate that all of the printed and bound copies will be completed, at which time I will arrange with Bob Over to have a copy forwarded to you. Very truly yours, DA-VID M-.WALKER ASSOC, INC.. Richard L. Knowles, AIP Planning Director Pittsburgh Regional Office ELK:amc Encl. CITY PLANNIND URBAN RENEWAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS - 333 BOULEVARD OF ALLIES * PITTSSUROH, PENNSYLVANIA 16222 TELEPHONE 4111361-8080 ROARING SPRING MASTER PLAN INTRODUCTION Roaring Spring is presently on the threshold of a new period of internal growth and development which is expected to have a very great influence on the future , shape and character of the Borough. In effect, Roaring Spring is on the move, and it is concerned with the future; the Borough is a progressive community, and it desires to become an even better place in which to live and work. In order to better prepare itself for the future and, perhaps more importantly, to be in a position to influence or guide growth and development, Roaring Spring is "planning." The harmonious use of land and the co-ordination of various public facilities and services with land development are the basic concerns of any com- 1 munity planning program. The manner,in which land and facilities are developed is significant in determining the character of a community, the quality of its neighborhoods and the strength of its tax base. The following section of the Comprehensive Plan presents a long-range, twenty- year guide for the public and private uses of land in Roaring Spring. The Compre- hensive Development Plan is based on the preceeding analyses of existing conditions and anticapated future needs. Also, the plan reflects local goals and objectives aimed at creating balanced and harmonious development. The Comprehensive Community Plan, which is concerned with the entire physical envi'cbnment.ofthe Borouglid, consists of the following major elements. I .Land Use Plan. A plan showing the amount and location of land proposed for commerical, industrial, residential, and public purposes. Thoroughfare Plan. A plan for the improvement of traffic circulation within the Borough related to regional as well as local needs. Central Business District and Parking Plan. A plan for the improvement of parking and traffic circulation facilities within the Borough's central business district and a plan to revitalize and encourage the attraction of new business and development. Community Facilities Plan. A plan for the improvement and enlargement of community facilities including schools, parks, playgcounds and public buildings. In addition to the above plan elements, the Comprehensive Plan contains recom- mendations for effectuation of the proposed plans through capital improvements programming, zoning, subdivision controls, and urban renewal activities. Since there is generally some confusion with regard to the nature of a Master Plan, three points, which were noted earlier, should be re-emphasized. FIRST, IT IS NOT THE FUNCTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO PROVIDE DETAILED BLUE-PRINTS OR DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS, SUCH PLANS WOULD IN ALL LIKELIHOOD BE OUT-OF-DATE LONG BEFORE STEPS WERE TAKEN TO ACTIVATE SUCH PROJECTS, AND, IN ADDITION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF DETAILED PROJECT PLANS WOULD TEND TO CONFUSE THE LONG-RANGE GBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN. SECONDLY, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS OF ITSELF A RATHER LIMITED INSTRUMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND ULTIMATE ADOPTION OF A MASTER PLAN DOES NOT AUTCMATICALLY BENEFIT NOR GUARANTEE THE SOLVING OF ALL FUTURE PROBLEMS OR EVEN THGSE ANTICIPATED BY THE -PLAN. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A MASTER PLAN RESTS RATHER IN THE DEGREE . TO WHICH IT IS USED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS AND AN ALERT CITIZENRY CONCERNED WITH AND HOPEFUL FOR ORDERLY COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT. THIRDLY, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CAN NEVER BE CONSIDERED TO BE "COMPLETED"; IT IS NOT A FINAL NOR INFLEXIBLE DGCUMENT. IT REFLECTS CURRENT LOCAL CBJECTIVES IN RELATION TO EXISTING COND- ITIONS. THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND LOCAL OFFICIALS MUST BE ALERT TO CHANGING CONDITIONS AND PARTICULAR CPPGRTUNITIES TO CARRY OUT THE VARIOUS PLANNING PROPOSALS. IN ADDITION, AS CON- DITIONS CHANGE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TAKE PLACE, THESE PLANS MUST BE REVIEWED AND RE-EVALUATED IN RELATION TO NEW CONDITIONS OR NEW CGMMUNITY-WIDE OBJECTIVES. THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT BY PLAN- NING BEING A CONTINUOUS PROCESS. THUS, IN A VERY REAL SENSE, THE PLANNING PROGRAM IN RGARING SPRING WILL NOT END WITH THE AUOPT- ION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BUT WILL BEGIN AT THAT FOINT. PROCEDURE In order to arrive at the various conclusions required to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the Borough, the following procedure was undertaken: 1. The various basic inventory studies were presented in individual report form for review by the Planning Com- mission and Borough officials at regular intervals. Based upon this review procedure and several public meetings, these reports were put into final form reflecting local comments and discussions. 2. Individual preliminary ''sketch'' plans were developed based on the findings of the inventory phase of the planning pro- gram -and previously established local obiectives. These "sketch1' plans included considerations regarding land use, traffic and community facilities development. ,3. Various alternative proposals were considered. These alter- natives related primarily to residential densities, commercial ,. and industrial site development, traffic circulation, and the effect of alternate land uses on the local financial structure. 4. Upon concurrency by the Planning Commission, the preliminary plans were put into final form. SUMMARY OF EX1 STI N G CON D I TI ON S Following is a general summary of some of the salient findings of the inventory phase of the planning program. As may be concluded from the various invent- ory studies, Roaring Spring has many assets; however, it is not without liabilities. Some problems can be overcome within a reasonable period of.time, given the proper understanding, coordination and support. Others, due primarily to their physical nature, will have to be accepted realistically and adapted as best as possible. 1. While the topography has not created any serious land development problems because of slope or drainage characteristics, it has impeded the development of a proper and complete vehicular circulation network. 2. Several sections of the Borough are characterized by mixed land uses, which in themselves are not parti - cularly detrimental, but when combined in structures not originally dbsigned for such uses, can create blighting conditions in a neighborhood or section of the Borough. 3. Four industries exist in the Borough, only two of which could be considered major employers. The entire region suffers from a "chronic labor surplus'' condition. 4. Per capital income in Roaring Spring is higher than that found in the surrounding county and region, but less than the state average. 5. Fifteen percent of the Borough's families have annual incomes of less than $3,000. This is an income level established by the Federal Government as a poverty indicator. 6. Because of physical obsolescence, and limited market area, the retail sector of Roaring Spring'S;economy is not in a healthy condition. 7. The bulk of housing units in the Borough are over 45 years old, which indicates a need for continued main- tenance to prevent blight in residential neighborhoods. I' 8. Almost 30% of the Borough's inhabitants must rely on Public Assistance, Social Security, pensions, or other fixed .incomes. 9. At the present time there are no Borough-owned or oper- ated recreational facilities in Roaring Spring. , 10. Most major streets in the Borough do not meet minimum right-of-way standards in use today. On the other hand, the Borough has many assets which may be capitalized upon: 1. Roaring Spring is set in an area of great natural beauty which is extremely important in the development of recreational facilities to capture some of the burgeoning leisure-time market. 2. Over 90% of the vacant land in the Borough is relatively level (0% to 8% slope) and has good potential for future development. 3. Population has been increasing at a fairly low rate and should continue to do so, barring economic recessions or major war. By 1985, it is expected that the Borough will have a population 3,365. 4. Based on present Borough limits, the ultimate holding capacity is 3,900 to 4,000 persons. 5. Municipal facilities are generally adequate to serve present needs, but there is a strong need for long- range expansion programs. 6. Revenues from the three principal tax sources have shown gains in the past and continued increases can be expected in the future. GOALS FOR FUTURE ACTION Before any program of community improvement is launched, a determination of e goals must be made. Goals are objective for revitalization and a guide for future courses of action. It is important to derive maximum return for invest- ments in the future. The gals of Roaring Spring's Comprehensive Plan for com- munity development and improvement are: 1. The Plan must provide an efficient circulation system designed to minimize congestion and improve access. 2. The Plan should diagram the maximum produc'tive land -use in all areas of Roaring Spring and provide a pro- porti:onaI balance of these uses to encourage vitality. 3. The Plan should promote a higher volume of economic activity and stimulate a full range of diversification. 4. The Plan should provide an raesthetically pleasing environment which will attract and keep residents and promote trade and industry. 5. The Plan should encourage citizen participation in community affairs and instill a sense of pride in Roaring Spring to achieve a positive community image .
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