Pentwater Community Master Plan 2020-2040 - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Pentwater CommunityMaster Plan 2020-2040Joint MeetingPentwater Township & Village Planning CommissionsJanuary 28, 20201

2. Vision Team jointly created by the Pentwater’s Township and Village Planning Commissions and Board of Education. January 2019. Mission: Engage the broad Pentwater community in an open process to document a truly collaborative vision of our future.Documented over 1,300 contacts with residents and visitors.Community Assessment: 4 community leader focus groups and two Town Hall Meetings—June. 150 participantsVisitor Poll—July. 339 respondentsCommunity Survey—August 718 respondentsTown Hall Meeting Report—December—93 participantsPeriodic email summariesExtensive/open documentation of reports & findingsVision Team Process2

3. We heard:Not enough year-round housing.Perception: housing is too expensive for families to afford to raise their children within village.Employing people to work here is very hard because people can’t afford to live here.Its hard for seniors to age in place here, they have to leave; no transitional housing or services.More of a rental community than a family community.Can’t attract a diverse population if no housing.Community Assessment ResultsFocus Area: Housing3

4. We heard:Not enough businesses open year round.Not easy to operate a business here; season only 10 weeks; plus can’t find employees.Trying to attract more businesses and investment in downtown is difficult – how to please both tourists and residents? How to make business work in such a short season?Because so many businesses have to close down in winter, don’t have basic goods and services nearby; community can’t support services that year-round residents need.Focus Area: Short Season Community Assessment Results4

5. We heard:Each service group/organization should be bringing people together to work the plan, a unified community.We need to work together to grow our “season” for the health of our community.Coordinated planning efforts between planning entities/community organizations.Is there an opportunity to work and partner and better utilize resources?Focus Area: CollaborationCommunity Assessment Results5

6. We heard:Don’t have reliable, affordable high-speed internet access.In most areas, residents don’t have a CHOICE of internet service providers.Need to grow our population of families; with dependable high-speed internet, people could work from home.Focus Area: InternetCommunity Assessment Methodology6

7. Summer Visitors Poll Summary339 respondents.90% of respondents were annual or frequent visitors, 66.5% of which stayed for 5+ nights.Most 5+ night visitors came from Grand Rapids, Chicago, St. Louis and SE MichiganMost 1-2 night visitors came from Grand Rapids.Summer Visitors Poll 7Phase 2 of the Pentwater Community Vision process:

8. Summer Visitors Poll SummaryWe heard:What attracts visitors to Pentwater: 51% Beach37% Shops & Dining17-18% Event or Fair13% Visit by boat or utilize the marinasWhat makes Pentwater special to visitors: 14.4% Beach14.1% Presence of Family13% Small8.9% Quaint7.2% Lake5.1% TraditionSummer Visitors Poll 8

9. Summer Visitors Poll Summary43% suggested Pentwater needed restaurants, food or dining.18% of single day guests indicated that shops are what makes Pentwater special.<1% said that Pentwater’s downtown, uniqueness, walkability, restaurants and being safe make Pentwater special.Summer Visitors Poll 9

10. Community Wide SurveyOctober-November 2019Phase 3 Pentwater Community Vision process:Mailed over 3,000 survey invitations2,830 mailboxes in 49449 zip code area1,002 Pentwater property owners with non-49449 zipsRepresents over 4,000 adult residents and property owners10

11. We heard:From a significantly representative 718 respondents.Confirmation of Phase I community assessment.Key findings and major themes are statistically representative of residents and property owners.Community Wide SurveyOctober-November 201911

12. Quality of Life:Lack of essential goods/services – have to leave the community for basic needs.Too many short-term rentals.Inadequate housing choices.Lack of affordable housing.Short season for retailers.Need “more to do” for people my age.Dissatisfied with retirement amenities.Community Wide SurveyOctober-November 201912

13. School:67% no children in Pentwater Schools19% of respondents send their children to Pentwater Schools10.3% of respondents send their children to other schools Community Wide SurveyOctober-November 201913

14. School: Respondents are satisfied with Pentwater Schools including by rank:Curriculum offeringsCollege bound studentsLeadership of Dr. Scott KaraptianTeaching staffGraduation rateClass sizeCommunity Wide SurveyOctober-November 201914

15. School: Suggested improvements by rank:Curriculum for life-long learnersAuditoriumNew gym or trackSchool facelift87% said they would attend a non-school event if one of interest were offeredCollaboration of Village, Township and School leaders was nearly unanimousCommunity Wide SurveyOctober-November 201915

16. Suggested Community Improvements by rank:More parkingMore bicycle facilitiesImproved roadsBetter pedestrian facilitiesSidewalksDesired Land Uses:Destination restaurantSenior housingDestination hotelCommunity Wide SurveyOctober-November 201916

17. Overall Major ThemesAffordable housing choices for all stages of lifeAddress short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoodsHigh Speed Internet Service throughout the communityToo short retail season – unsustainable seasonal economy Lack of basic goods and services for residentsInfrastructure, transportation, parkingNurture a community-wide continuous collaborative planning culture. “We plan together… all the time…”Pursue expressed community support and interest in joint-use school facilities and continuing adult education/special interest classes/activities. 17

18. Other Significant ForcesDemographicsStable populationMedian age 59--has been getting olderHigh percentage of out-of-district school children“Hot” seasonal housing/investment real estate market for our 2,830 housing units2,304 owner/long-term renter occupied, 46.1%1,516 “unoccupied”/seasonal & short term rentals 53.9%Limited living-wage area jobs for young families4. Aging downtown buildings; high maintenance.5. NPS: Not a good place to start/grow a business.18

19. 0-1920-3940-64Age65+ WomenMen2018 – 1,482Pentwater Population by Age & Gender38.9%PERCENTAGE14.9%

20. 0-1920-3940-64Age65+ WomenWomenMenMen1900 – 1,0612018 – 1,482Pentwater Population by Age & Gender38.9%PERCENTAGEPERCENTAGE14.9%42.4%5.3%

21. Other Significant ForcesDemographicsStable populationMedian age 59--has been getting slightly youngerHigh percentage of out-of-district school children“Hot” seasonal housing/investment real estate market for our 2,830 housing units2,304 owner/long-term renter occupied, 46.1%1,516 “unoccupied”/seasonal & short-term rentals 53.9%Limited living-wage area jobs for young families4. Aging downtown buildings; high maintenance.5. NPS: Not a good place to start/grow a business.21UnoccupiedMedian AgeGrowth 2010-19Pentwater53.9%59+0.4%Onekama49.5%50.3-2.2%Ludington 21.5%43.2+2.4%

22. Other Significant ForcesDemographicsStable populationMedian age 59--has been getting olderHigh percentage of out-of-district school children“Hot” seasonal housing/investment real estate market forces for our 2,830 housing units2,304 owner/long-term renter occupied, 46.1%1,516 “unoccupied”/seasonal/short term rentals 53.9%Limited living-wage area jobs for young families.Aging downtown buildings; high maintenance needs.NPS - 51% “Not a good place to start/grow a business.”22

23. Pentwater Community Vision StatementPentwater is a thriving, sustainable community in which people choose to visit, live, work, grow, and play.23

24. RecommendationsSteering Committee, jointly sponsored by Pentwater’s Township and Village Planning Commissions and school charged with engaging the community in development of the 2020-2040 Pentwater Community Master Plan. The mission is to support and build on the momentum of ”whole community” collaborative planning and mutually supportive implementation of actions which address the priority needs of residents, business interests and visitors as articulated in the Pentwater Vision, statutory ”land use” requirements, as well as existing and new plans of community organizations, governmental entities and investment interests.Recognize/honor the unique natural and quaint Lake Michigan village attributes and traditional values of life in Pentwater in strengthening momentum that will assure economic vitality and quality of life for residents and visitors.Focus on the eight major themes strongly supported by residents/property owners with consideration of other demographic, market and economic forces,The resulting 2020-2040 Pentwater Community Master Plan will be submitted for review and support of community organizations and leaders prior to final approval of Pentwater’s Township and Village Planning Commissions.24

25. DiscussionRoots = Voice of the PeoplePentwater Community VisionTrunk = Statutory Requirements, Land Uses & Master PlanCommunity Services ie., high-speed internetQuality roads, sidewalks, trails, transportation improvements &  Complete StreetsHousingCollaboration across all agencies & organizationsInfrastructure improvements, drainage (storm water management), Downtown PlanPentwater Community (Township & Village)Living Master Planning Process25

26. Two members each from the Township and Village Planning Commissions.Dr. Scott Karaptian – Pentwater School.One member each – at large from the Township and Village.One business owner.Eight members total and the following resources:Mark Shotwell – website.WMSRDC or Fleis & Vandenbrink for maps.Keith Edwards - Community Zoning Administrator.Master Plan Steering Committee26

27. PurposeWhat is a masterplanHow might it impact property ownersHow to use the planBackground InformationPopulation and demographicsHistorical developmentCoverage of infrastructureEconomic conditions Adjacent community profiles, county and regionPhysical and natural features and climateVision and GoalsUsually follows public surveys and inputsDirection for future growthDevelopment of policiesGoals that are somewhat broad, realistic, achievable and inspire people to actionMaster Plan Outline27

28. Existing Land UseCurrent conditions of how the land is used, i.e. agricultural, residential, commercial, office, retail, industrial and public landsTrends, patterns, conflicts and opportunitiesFuture Land UseCommunity character, rural, urban, agricultural, forest or recreational uses, etc.Adaptability of the land for different types of usesCommunity needsServicesEvaluation of existing development patternsFuture Land Use Map Public Services and Community FacilitiesExisting public infrastructure like roads, sanitary and storm sewer, potable water, boat launches and/or other forms of transportationExisting Parks and Recreation facilitiesExisting SchoolsExisting PoliceFire ProtectionMaster Plan Outline28

29. Other specific areas (Optional) Downtown Pentwater Economic Development – i.e. short retail season Housing – choices for all stages of life and short-term rentals? Infrastructure – i.e. internet services, transportation choices and parking – these may be incorporated now or as part of a Comprehensive Community Plan and adopted individually.Zoning Plan – how Zoning relates to the PlanningProposed zoning map amendmentsProposed Zoning Ordinance text changes.Master Plan Outline29

30. Review existing plans and other relevant information.Get Organized.Assess existing conditions.Identify Community Issues.Draft Goals and Objectives.Prepare Draft Plan.Public Hearing.Review and Adoption.Implementation.Master Plan Process(simplified)30

31. Maps - $6,000.00Website - $120.00Ads - $1,500.00Events – $1,250.00Subcommittees – $80.00Training – $800.00Additional Information/Resources – $250.00Total - $10,000.00Master Plan Budget31