ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Town of PLATTEVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLATTEVILLE TOWN STAFF EV Steve Nelson Mayor Troy Renken Town Manager TT IL Hope Morris Mayor Pro Tem Mary Lee, MMC Town Clerk/Treasurer A L Troy A. Blum David Brand Public Works Director L E Rachel Brannan P Michael Cowper COLORADO CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Kim Nelson Michael Tupa, Supervisor Adrienne Sandoval Haipeng Zhang, MLA Guan Wang, MLA PLATTEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Heather Murphy, MLA Richard Smith Chair Nikhila Ramineedi, MUD Michael Cowper Sara Morse, MLA Steve Nelson Stacy Ester, MLA Steve Sandoval Carole Schleif Retired PROJECT CONSULTANTS Steve Shafer Melissa Kendrick, AICP Kendrick Consulting Sandra Smith Martin Landers, AICP Plan Tools Paul Mills, RLA Russell + Mills Studios Shelley La Mastra, RLA Russell + Mills Studios John Beggs, ASLA Russell + Mills Studios Comprehensive Plan Special thanks to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for their generous grant assistance, and to everyone in Platteville who completed a survey or participated in one or more of the community events associated with the project. The Town wishes to acknowledge the contributions of those citizens and consultants involved in the Adopted original 2010 Platteville Comprehensive Plan that preceded this Plan update. February 2017 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE PLAN PLANNING PROCESS The Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 23, Part 2, The 2017 Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan (Plan) is an outlines the authority and duties of the Town of Platteville’s updated summary of Platteville’s 2010 Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission to make, amend and carry out a prepared by Community Matters Inc. The 2017 Plan succeeds comprehensive plan for the physical development of the Town’s 2010 comprehensive plan as the master plan for Platteville, Colorado.SERVICES Per C.R.S. AND INFRASTRUCTURE:31-23-207, the Town ACTIONS of Platteville. The Plan is a direct result of citizen involvement Platteville ComprehensiveUpdate the CapitalPlan isImprovements considered Plan necessary to prioritize improvementsaimed at creating within the a planning Stable Urban document area. that embodies the 1 ST $ for “guiding and Updateaccomplishing Chapter 17 aSubdivision coordinated, Regulations adjusted, to require Town’s the installation vision for of oversizedits future infrastructure growth and tied development. to reimbursement by subsequent development in 1 ST $ DOLA and harmonious thedevelopment Developing Urbanof the area. municipality and its environs.” Work with the Civil Resources engineering firm to implementPublic aengagement Water Supply Plan.began with a business appreciation 1 ST $ Central Weld County Water District / Civil Resources Prepare a water distribution system master plan and integrateluncheon identified and community water system picnic improvement at Platteville’s priorities Lincoln into the ParkCapital Improvements Plan. 2 MT $$ Central Weld County Water District The Colorado Department of Local Affairs compiled the on July 21, 2016. A survey to identify community attitudes following list of potentialReview anduses update for an theadopted 2010 Wastewater comprehensive Utility Plan andand work planning with CDPHE preferences to identify was and distributed address state to permitting attendees. requirements The and future growth 2 MT $ CDPHE, St. Vrain Sanitation District plan: needs. survey results, along with feedback received from exercises 1. A basis for regulatoryImprove the actions: wastewater The treatment plan serves plant’s lagoonas a systemconducted to comply during with CDPHE the event, limits. helped shape the update of the 2 MT $$ CDPHE, Northern Front Range Water Quality Planning foundation and guide for the provisions of the zoning Town’s comprehensive plan. Association regulations, subdivisionIntegrate the recommendationsregulations, the ofofficial the 2016 Storm map, Drainage Master Plan into the Capital Improvements Plan. 1 ST $$ DOLA flood hazard regulations,Coordinate the annexation update of the decisions Capital Improvements and other PlanA project with the Platteville/Gilcrestwebsite – GrowingPlatteville.com Fire District for the Town’s – lawprovided enforcement and emergency services. 1 ST $ Platteville/Gilcrest Fire District decisions madeCOMMUNITY under theseCHARACTER regulations. : ACTIONS up-to-date information concerning public workshops, 2. A basis for communityCreate community programs “gateways” and decision at all Town making: entrances throughthe questionnaire the installation and of Platteville its results, branded and signage draft and maps landscaping. and 1 ST $$ CDOT The plan is a guideUpdate and Chapter resource 16 Zoningfor the recommendationsRegulations to require theproject installation documents and maintenance as they of landscapingwere produced.where Anappropriate additional with any new development 1 ST $ DOLA contained in adjacenta capital to SH budget 66, US 85, and and USprogram, 85 Business for roadways. a community open house event was held at the South Valley community developmentWork with CDOT program, to maintain and and forenhance direction their SH 66,Middle US 85, andSchool US 85 on Business January right 25th,-of -2017, way segments. presenting the general 1 ST $ CDOT and content ofPrepare other and local distribute initiatives, an educational such as forbrochure water to commercialpublic an property opportunity owners to providing review informationand respond on regulationsto draft Plan concerning property 1 ST $ Commercial property owners protection, recreationmaintenance or open and spaceweed control. land acquisition and information. A joint work session with the Town Board and housing. Obtain DOLA grant funding for Phase 1 streetscape improvementsPlanning Commission recommended preceded in the Main public Street hearingsDesign Concept. for each 1 ST $$ DOLA, XCEL,CDOT 3. A source for planningObtain DOLA studies: grant funding Few plans for Phase can 2 addressstreetscape improvementsapproval authority. recommended in the Main Street Design Concept. 2 MT $$ DOLA, CDOT every issue in Updatesufficient Chapter detail. 16 Zoning Therefore,Regulations many plansto require will screening and buffering between residential and commercial/industrial properties. 1 ST $ DOLA recommend furtherPrepare studies and distribute to develop an educational courses ofbrochure action to homeowners providing information on regulations concerning vehicle parking, outdoor storage and 1 ST $ Homeowners on a specific publicneed. right-of-way encroachment. 4. A standard forIncrease review code at enforcementthe Countythroughout and State all level: zone districts within the Town. 1 ST $ Other regulatoryWork processes with the Platteville identify Historical the municipal Society and plan the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to inventory local historic and cultural resources. 2 MT $ Platteville Historical Society, Office of Archaeology and as a standard for review of applications. Master plans are Historic Preservation important to theWork development with the Platteville of regional Historical plans Society or andinter- local volunteers to evaluate the commitment and strategy for pursing historic designation. 2 MT $ Platteville Historical Society municipal programs,PARKS i.e.,AND a regional RECREATION: trail network ACTIONS or valley- wide transit program.Prepare a parks, trails and open space master plan that provides for future neighborhood, community and regional park and recreation needs. 1 ST $$ Great Outdoors Colorado 5. A source of information:Update Chapter The 17 planSubdivision is a valuable requirements source forof public park, trail and open space dedication. 1 ST $ DOLA information forWork local with boards, Milliken commissions, to begin an implementation organizations, strategy for the South Platte River Corridor Plan. 3 LT $$ Milliken citizens and business.Develop incentives and work with landowners to provide trails and/or access easements to the South Platte River. 3 LT $$ Area landowners 6. A long-term guide:Pursue acquisition The plan ofis traila long-term access to the guide South byPlatte River. 1 ST $$ West Farms which to measureUpdate theand Chapter evaluate 16 A -Hpublic zone districtand regulationsprivate to improve the continued use of agricultural lands for agricultural operations. 1 ST $$ DOLA proposals thatPrepare affect and the distribute physical, an social educational and economicbrochure to landowners providing information on potential state and federal tax credits associated with 2 MT $ Colorado Department of Revenue, IRS environment ofconservation the community. easements. Work with the Weld RE-1 school district to enhance the intergovernmental agreement for sharing recreational facilities. 1 ST $ Weld RE-1 school district Work with area communities to form a recreational district and pursue grant funding for the design and construction of a regional recreation center. 3 LT $$$ Gilcrest, Milliken, Mead, Firestone and Fort Lupton Key: Priority Timeframe Cost 1: Critical ST (Short-term): 1-2 years $: $0-$100K 2: Vital MT (Mid-term): 3-5 years $$: $100-$500K 3: Desirable LT (Long-term): 5+ years $$$: $500K 1 2017 Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan 38 2 IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX INTRODUCTION ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN □ Managing Growth The Plan is structured to provide guidance for decision □ Intergovernmental Coordination making in a summary-style format. Background information □ Annexation on community demographics, the Plan setting, planning □ Land Use boundaries and the project