THE ANKENY PLAN 2040

AEDC BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY AUGUST 17, 2017

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AGENDA
ANKENY PLAN 2040

PLANNING PROCESS RECAP

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEFINED

The comprehensive plan, also known as a general plan,

master plan or land use plan; is a document designed to
guide the future actions of a community. It presents a
vision for the future; with long-range goals and objectives
for all activities that affect the local government.
-Gary D. Taylor, Iowa State University

2010 FUTURE LAND USE MAP
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ZONING AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Code of Iowa Section 414.3 states:

The regulations [zoning regulations] shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive

plan and designed to preserve the availability of agricultural land; to consider the
protection of soil from wind and water erosion; to encourage efficient urban development
patterns; to lessen congestion in the street; to secure safety from fire, flood, panic, and
other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and
air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to
promote the conservation of energy resources; to promote reasonable access to solar
energy; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks, and other public requirements.
GENERAL PROJECT SCHEDULE

Phase 1: Project Kickoff, Research, Analysis

Phase 2: Vision, Input, Direction

Phase 3:Draft Plan, Evaluation

Phase 4: Final Draft Plan, Hearing, Adoption

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

1. INTRODUCTION 9. COMMUNITY CHARACTER

2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3. POPULATION + GROWTH 11. HAZARDS
4. ENVIRONMENT 12. LAND USE
5. HOUSING 13. TRANSPORTATION
6. PARKS + RECREATION 14. IMPLEMENTATION
7. COMMUNITY FACILITIES 15. APPENDIX
8. UTILITIES
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

Plan Components
Use of the Plan
Plan Preparation Overview
Project Name + Logo Overview
Community Vision Overview
-2010 Comprehensive Plan
-Vision 2022
-2008 Strategic Plan
-2004 Comprehensive Plan
CHAPTER 2 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Special Events Booths

Bus Tour
Open House
Stakeholder Interviews
Ankeny Economic Development Corporation Meeting
Youth Workshop
Community Survey Overview
CHAPTER 3 - POPULATION + GROWTH

Population Trends Overview

Population Projections
CHAPTER 3 - POPULATION + GROWTH
Population Projections 2020-2040
CHAPTER 3 - POPULATION
Top Psychographic
Tapestry Segments,
City of Ankeny
CHAPTER 4 - ENVIRONMENT

Major Chapter Components

Floodplains
Wetlands
Prime Agricultural Land
Tree Cover
Steep Slopes
Streams + Stream Buffers
Greenbelt Map

Tree Cover Stream Order

CHAPTER 5 - HOUSING Existing Housing Stock Estimates Ankeny (2016)

Major Chapter Components

Existing Housing Stock Overview by Type

Local Building Permits 2005-2016 Analysis
Housing Price Increases Overview
Housing Types and Densities
Residential Demand Estimates
Single-Family Homes (59%) Special Housing (2%)
Apartments (19%) Duplex (2%)
Townhomes (13%) Bi-Attached Homes (1%)
Condominiums (4%)
 CHAPTER 6 - PARKS + RECREATION

Major Chapter Components

Level of Service (LOS) Analysis
Distribution Analysis
Connectivity Analysis
Future Park Demand
Future Trails
Parkland Dedication Code Recommendation

Mini Parks + Buffers Neighborhood Parks + Buffers

CHAPTER 6 - PARKS + RECREATION
Distribution Analysis Connectivity Analysis
CHAPTER 7 - COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Major Chapter Components

Education Facilities Overview + Demand Estimates
Fire Department Facilities Overview + Demand Estimates
Police Department Facilities Overview+ Demand Estimates
City Buildings Overview
Health Facilities Overview
CHAPTER 8 INFRASTRUCTURE
WRA Sewer Systems Des Moines Area
Major Chapter Components
Water System
Sanitary Sewer System
Storm Sewer System (final draft)
CHAPTER 9 COMMUNITY CHARACTER

Major Chapter Components

Defining Ankenys Character
Sense of Community
Neighborhood Preservation + Creation
Signage
Vegetation + Landscaping
Cultural Resources + Historic Preservation
Community Events
Natural Environment, Utility Placement, Noise Exposure
CHAPTER 10 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Major Chapter Components
Employment Overview
Demographics Overview
Household + Housing Characteristics
Lifestyle Segment Overview
Market Analysis by Land Use
-Residential
-Retail
-Office
-Industrial
-Lodging
CHAPTER 10 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Major Chapter Components
Development Demand by Land Use
-Residential
-Retail
-Office
-Industrial
-Lodging
CHAPTER 11 - HAZARDS

Major Chapter Components

Hazard Mitigation Plan Overview

Risk Assessment by Hazard Type
CHAPTER 12 - LAND USE

Major Chapter Components

Existing Land Use Overview

Land Use Considerations
Future Land Use Demand Estimates
Land Use Category Definitions
Zoning Compatibility Matrix
Future Land Use Map
CHAPTER 12 - LAND USE CATEGORIES

Open Space Civic / Public Parks / Low Density

Recreation

Medium Density High Density Residential

Residential
CHAPTER 12 - LAND USE CATEGORIES

Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial Highway Commercial

Uptown Neighborhood Mixed Use

CHAPTER 12 - LAND USE CATEGORIES

Mixed Use Office / Business Park Airport Business Park

Light Industrial Heavy Industrial

CHAPTER 12 EXISTING LAND USE
CHAPTER 12 EXISTING LAND USE
OFF GC AP
VAC

GOV
HDR
AO
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MDR

PR

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INST

LDR

ROW
CHAPTER 13 TRANSPORTATION
Major Chapter Components
Guiding Principles
Existing Conditions / Performance Summary (Roads, Bike/Ped Facilities, Transit, Freight, Aviation)
Programmed Improvements (2017-2021)
Recommended Improvements (2021-2040)
Transportation System Design (Layout, Typical Sections, Complete Streets)
CHAPTER 14 IMPLEMENTATION
Major Chapter Components
Implementation Steps and Priorities
Summary of Chapter Goals, Policies, and Action Steps

Goal - Objective or aim, may be broad or specific

Policy - Ongoing principles by which City should adhere when

approving new development or planning future public infrastructure
investments

Action - Specific steps and activities the City should take

NEXT STEPS

Finalize Draft Chapters

Public Open House

Plan and Zoning Commission Public Hearing

City Council Public Hearing

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