South Lewis County Subarea Plan Status Report Open House July 14, 2010 South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Steering Committee Members • • City of Toledo City of Vader City of Winlock Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing • Lewis County Economic Development Council South Lewis County Open House • South Lewis County Chamber of Commerce • Lewis County Public Facilities District • Toledo-Winlock Ed Carlson Memorial Airport July 14, 2010
Characteristics of Subarea • Subarea is ~ 67, 700 acres/105 sq. miles – The Urban area (Cities and UGAs) is 3, 525 acres, which is only 5% of Subarea • Total population is ~ 10, 200 – City pop. – Toledo 690, Vader 625, & Winlock 1, 360 – Urban pop. 3, 000 (30%) – Rural pop. 7, 200 (70%) • Subarea has 14% of the County’s population but only 7% of the County’s employment (2, 600 jobs) South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Interstate 5 US 12 Subarea Boundary SR 505 SR 506 South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Why a Subarea Plan? • Washington State GMA: economic growth should be shared for the benefit of all areas of the state. • Lewis County economy has been impacted by 25 years of resource industry decline. • A Subarea Plan can promote – Important urban and rural economic links – Business networks – Exports from rural areas South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Why a Subarea Plan in South County? • Be ready for future economic development. • Determine strategic locations for intensive growth. • Accommodate demands beyond current countywide supply. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Market Demand • E D Hovee & Co indentified 8 potential industrial, commercial, & tourism development opportunities – – – – Manufacturing Distribution Transportation/Logistics Office Space Interchange Retail Destination Retail/Entertainment Local Retail Business Park South Lewis County Open House Conceptual Renderings July 14, 2010
Purpose of Subarea Plan • The purpose of the South Lewis County Subarea Plan is to guide future decision making for land use, capital facilities investment, and economic development in an environmentally sustainable way. Source: Department of Ecology South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Vision Statement Formulated by the Steering Committee through extensive public meetings, a survey, and discussions: • Achieve economic development while limiting rural sprawl • Reduce pressure on conversion of natural resource lands • Preserve the rural character of the area that is important to the local quality of life South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Process • Formation of the Subarea Steering Committee • Adoption of a 20 -year growth forecast • Partnership between Lewis County and the Cities • Additional Assistance from Department of Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, and Department of Commerce • Regular, advertised, public meetings with Steering Committee Members • Public input gathered at open houses and with online surveys South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Process The May 2009 Open House provided good communication with the community. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Major Committee Findings Designate new economic (non-residential) urban growth areas Designate an “urban reserve area” Adopt new land use and zoning designations for Industrial use Mixed Retail/Commercial use Tourist-Oriented use South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Major Committee Findings Establish measures for environmental protection such as Purchase or Transfer of Development Rights (PDR or TDR) Establish strategies for infrastructure facilities improvements South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
(2009 Open House) South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Context for Subarea Plan • Adoption into the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan • Consistent with Countywide Planning Policies and Comprehensive Plan elements – (Comprehensive Plan and CWPPs updated to provide context and process for Subarea Planning) • Coordination with Cities’ plans and programs South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Subarea Plan Contents Capital Facilities Natural Environment Transportation Land Use & Economic Development South Lewis County Open House Demographics & Housing July 14, 2010
Natural Environment DOE Recommends • Allow watershedbased regulations, TDR, clustering & green infrastructure • Protect headwater forests & wetlands (ex: Olequa Creek) • Restore habitat in Lacmas Creek corridor South Lewis County Open House WDFW Recommends • Minimize new roads • Locate new buildings near existing roads • Cluster development • Protect riparian buffer • Incentive programs (TDR or PDR) • Locate mitigation & restoration projects July 14, 2010
Natural Environment Map indicates priority habitats and major hydrological features South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Land Use & Economic Development • Increase Lewis County’s share of I-5 corridor employment • Create new opportunities for industrial job growth • Attract major tourism-oriented development • Sustain the Cities’ economic viability • Identify areas most suitable for growth and new development South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Development Suitability • BHC mapped the properties most suitable for development based on proximity to major transportation, availability of urban services, parcel size, value, etc. • Pink (highest) and blue are most suitable for development • Yellow (lowest) and green are least suitable for development South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Land Use & Economic Development Proposed designation of new economic development Urban Growth Areas • Industrial: 300 -350 net acres • Mixed Use Retail/Commercial: 100 net acres • Tourism-Oriented: 100 net acres + (Urban Reserve Areas) South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
June 2010 Concept Map South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Transportation Element South County Transportation Study analyzed current conditions and projected future demands South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Transportation Element Outcomes • Funding for transportation improvements such as – Grants, loans, benefit districts and/or impact fees • Possible solutions for major improvements South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Capital Facilities Element Findings • Demand for urban services will be driven by commercial, industrial, and other business uses (but not residential) • Infrastructure improvements may be financed by specific public-private partnerships. – Binding site plan approval • Primary policy recommendation: Regional Utility System South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Status Quo • Toledo, Winlock, and Vader are providers for their cities and urban growth area boundaries. • Cowlitz Indian Tribal Housing (CITH) provides their residents with potable water, and wastewater treatment on site. • County is responsible to supply water and treat wastewater for the airport. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Options • Cities, County, and CITH can “regionalize” or join water and/or sewer services in some fashion to collectively meet future subarea needs. • Cities, County, and CITH can continue to independently plan to improve services to meet future subarea needs. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Regional Concept – Sewer Study Planning level cost estimates comparisons: • Separate facilities option. • Westside option to send Vader effluent to Winlock. • Eastside option to join Toledo, CITH, and County to collect and treat effluent. • Regional sewer would intertie all systems, treat in Winlock and dispose in Cowlitz River South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Regional Concept – Water Study • Cities water plans reviewed. • Current water supply and demand conditions analyzed. • Future population and water use projections applied. • Shortages and surpluses identified for subarea. • Strategies suggested to meet projected demand. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Study Conclusions • Regional option for sewer appears to be the most effective approach for serving subarea. • A regional water utility could be formed to: – Own and operate some facilities; or – Operate a distribution system; or – Assume jurisdiction of all systems to serve subarea. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Workshop Conclusions County Commissioners, Toledo, Vader, and Winlock mayors, and CITH held workshops to discuss regional mission and governance issues and concluded planning should proceed to: • Develop a regional utility plan that could unlock development potential in unincorporated areas to benefit the Subarea; and • Regional utility would be a full service retail distributor and provider for water and sewer. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities Governance Structure Utility would be formed under Interlocal Agreement Act • Local agencies are involved in decision making through membership in a governing body. • County acts as lead entity. • Systems are consolidated through transitional process. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities “The Devil’s in the Details” • Develop Master Interlocal Agreement – – – Mission and Purpose Membership and Governing Body Voting structure and powers Process for joining systems Utility activities and service commitment Dissolution and succession South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Regional Utilities More Details • • • Establish the Organization Create the Business Plan Establish the Financial Structure Prepare the Utility System Improvement Plans Bring the Utility Plans into the Subarea Plan South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Next Steps • Draft Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for public review • Briefings for Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, Winlock, Toledo, and Vader • Public Hearing before Planning Commission South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Next Steps (…continued) • Planning Commission recommended draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement completed • Briefings for Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, Winlock, Toledo, and Vader • Public Hearing before Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commissioners. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
Thank You for Attending If you have any questions or comments, you can talk to the staff of Lewis County or BHC Consultants or fill out a comment sheet. South Lewis County Open House July 14, 2010
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