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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.25.18 Work Sessioni 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Work Meeting Agenda September 25, 2018 Andover City Hall 6:00 pm — 8:00 nm 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion of 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update • Goals, Objectives and Policies • Implementation Plan 3. Other Business 4. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Planning and Zoning Commission Members Stephanie L. Hanson, City Planner Discussion: Goals, Objectives, and Policies, and Implementation Plan September 25, 2018 DISCUSSION Tonight's discussion will focus on Chapter 1 Chapter Six: Implementation. Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan and Goals, Objectives and Policies This section of the Comprehensive Plan describes the goals of the community and the strategies that are employed to achieve them. We will review the goals, objectives, and policies. Implementation Plan Most components of the Comprehensive Plan identify what Andover intends to do over the next 30 years. The implementation portion of the plan lays out how the City intends to do it and when infrastructure investments will occur. The plan needs to describe the local ordinances, policies, public programs (if any), and capital improvement plans for local systems that ensure implementation of the plan and protection of public infrastructure. The implementation plan must provide enough detail to the Met Council to determine if there are any impacts to or departures from regional plans and policies. The implementation plan will ensure that regional systems and infrastructure investments are protected, and the local plan includes the tools and resources necessary to carry out its vision. ACTION REQUESTED The Commission is requested to review, discuss and provide comments to staff. Res ubr ed, Stephanie L. Hanson City Planner 4 Chapter One: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan DRAFT N"DOVE 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter One: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan Identity Andover is primarily a residential community with established urban and rural neighborhoods. Greater than ninety percent of the city's housing stock is owner occupied. Families with school age children comprise the largest portions of Andover's population. Residents value the rural character of the community, the local schools, the park and trail system and their safe neighborhoods. These values have influenced the policies of the city. Areas planned for urban development are balanced with rural areas to allow the rural character of the community to be preserved. This growth pattern is reflected in the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Regional Development Framework which provides Andover with both Developing Community and Rural Residential planning area designations. More information on these designations is provided in Chapter Two: Land Use Plan. As the city's population has grown, so has the demand for commercial development. The result has been consistently strong occupancy of previously existing commercial centers such as the Downtown Center, successful redevelopment of former industrial properties into Andover Station and Andover Station North as well as expansion of the commercial tax base to include neighborhood centers like Andover Clocktower Commons and Hanson Commons. Growth Forecast The 2040 Regional Development Framework prepared by the Metropolitan Council provides a population, household and employment forecast for each community in the seven -county metropolitan area. The purpose of this information is to determine how investments in regional systems will need to be made to accommodate the growth forecasted for the region from 2000 to 2040. Similarly, the city must plan and budget to ensure that local services, systems and facilities can be provided to accommodate growth. The table below shows Metropolitan Council growth forecasts. Figure 1.1 Metropolitan Council Growth Forecast Metropolitan Council Growth Forecast Source: Metropolitan Council System Statement 2015 2010 actual 2014 est. 2020 2030 2040 Population 30,598 31,874 34,000 38,200 41,900 Households 9,811 10,273 11,400 13,500 15,400 lEmploymentl 4,669 1 5,051 1 5,400 1 5,800 1 6,200 ' ,NDOVEI 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Goals, Objectives and Policies The following pages describe the goals of the community and the strategies that are employed to achieve them. The goals, objectives and policies are structured according to the topic that they address. However, it is important to remember that these statements are interrelated. As a result, the cause and effect for each topic must be considered when decisions concerning the Comprehensive Plan are made. For the purposes of this plan these terms are defined as follows: Goal: A statement that expresses a desired outcome or state of affairs. Objective: A statement that provides direction on how the goal will be achieved. Policy: A specific action that will be taken or a general rule that will be applied to a specific situation. Overarching Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 1: Maintain and enhance the quality of life in Andover Objective: Efficiently provide basic services to improve all aspects of the city that contribute to quality of life including land use, public safety, transportation, recreation, health, education, and resource preservation Policy: Prepare, implement, periodically evaluate and update local controls such as: • Comprehensive Plan • City Code • Capital Improvement Plan • Water Resource Management Plan • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program • Park Improvement Plan Objective: Preserve the rural character of the community Policies: • Preserve the Rural Residential Planning Area Designation Identified by the Metropolitan Council 2040 Regional Development Framework • Plan the efficient expansion of municipal sewer and water through implementation of the Land Use Plan • Preserve natural areas through implementation of the Parks and Open Space Plan 2 c 1yU 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Goal 2: Maintain a high degree of community planning and involvement Objective: Ensure an open and accessible local government that is responsive to the needs of residents Policies: • Provide access to information in a variety of forms including the newsletter, official newspaper, web site and televised meetings • Maintain healthy relationships with residents, businesses, community groups, school districts, and government agencies to ensure all points of view are represented • Promote participation in citizen advisory committees • Consider all available information and the potential impacts on all aspects of the community when making land use decisions • Maintain a mix of land uses, including schools, professional and medical office, retail, community and park facilities to provide a vital node of activity in the vicinity of City Hall • Encourage resident involvement through the public hearing process and utilize a variety of public hearing notification methods including direct mailing, publication in the official newspaper and signs placed on subject properties Goal 3: Maintain the Comprehensive Plan as a relevant official document Objective: Consider Comprehensive Plan amendments that better achieve the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan Policies: • Adhere to the goals, objectives and policies of this Comprehensive Plan to prevent incremental decision making that adversely affects the intent of the plan • Review Comprehensive Plan text amendments with the following criteria: o A public need for the proposed amendment can be identified o The proposed amendment is the best way to satisfy that need o The amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan III illOVE 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update o The amendment is in the best interest of the City of Andover as determined by the City Council • Review Comprehensive Plan amendments concerning a proposed land use change with the following criteria: o Conditions have changed since the present land use designation was established such to warrant the proposed amendment or the present land use designation is in error o The proposed land use is compatible with surrounding land uses and with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan o There is capacity of public systems, facilities and services to serve the proposed land use and capacity of these systems to serve other planned land uses is not adversely affected o Agreement can be reached for the applicant of the proposed land use to pay for any increased capacity of public systems, facilities and services required to serve the proposed land use o Potential impacts by the proposed land use on natural resources including vegetation, wetlands, floodplain and other natural features can be avoided or sufficiently mitigated as determined by the City Council o To ensure a transition or buffer between urban and rural residential zoning districts Land Use Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 4: Allow residential growth while maintaining the quality of natural resources and amenities Objective: Clearly define areas for urban and rural residential development Objective: Promote orderly growth to ensure efficient utilization and delivery of community services Objective: Prevent extension of infrastructure that is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan Objective: Work cooperatively with resource protection agencies and organizations to minimize the impact of development on natural resources and amenities Objective: Create opportunities for the city to preserve open space and natural amenities through review of development proposals and implementation of the Parks and Open Space Plan 4 C I T Y O F NDO1 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Policies: • Maintain a Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) Boundary to define the boundary between the Developing Community and Rural Residential planning area designations of the 2030 Regional Development Framework • Stage urban development within the MUSA Boundary to ensure orderly growth and cost efficient expansion of infrastructure • Review and update the staging plan periodically to address changes in times and conditions • Prohibit platting of property without municipal sewer and water within the MUSA Boundary • Restrict lot splits without municipal sewer and water within the MUSA Boundary • Encourage infill development within the MUSA Boundary with appropriate transitions to existing neighborhoods • Allow rural development outside of the MUSA Boundary consistent with the Rural Residential Land Use Designation • Require existing conditions information to be provided during the development review process to allow evaluation of opportunities to preserve and protect natural features and open space • Engage local watershed management organizations and other appropriate agencies and organizations in the review of development proposals Goal 5: Encourage appropriate economic growth and redevelopment Objective: Develop a diversified tax base through balanced development of commercial, light industrial, and residential properties Objective: Create a downtown area by aggregating commercial land uses along Bunker Lake Boulevard between Hanson Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard Objective: Select strategic locations for neighborhood and community commercial sites and establish design performance standards for such uses that promote quality site design and compatible land use arrangements Objective: Prevent the intensification of neighborhood commercial areas that may negatively affect surrounding residential properties G AcITY 2078 Comprehensive Plan Update Policies: • Maintain the existing commercial nodes along Hanson Boulevard, Bunker Lake Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard as cohesive, interrelated nodes of commercial activity Prevent fragmented, uncoordinated and linear commercial development away from these locations • Provide limited opportunities for commercial development in other areas of the city only when demand is demonstrated with a professionally prepared market study • Ensure that new development and redevelopment has a positive impact on the community by providing appropriate transitions and demonstrating compliance with the City Code • Promote redevelopment of existing industrial zones to accommodate industrial development, enhance community appearance and tax base • Allow limited industrial development within Andover Station North when the use, site design, and building architecture are compatible with the existing and planned uses within this commercial center Goal: Protect and develop access for alternative energy systems Objective: Preserve reasonable access to all parcels so that alternative forms of energy can be used to supplement or replace conventional forms of energy Policies: • Encourage and support educational programs and research that focuses on alternative or renewable energy systems such as offered by Metro Cities, University of Minnesota Extension Services, Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, Anoka County and other organizations • Encourage the possible use of solar energy in future housing developments • Encourage future site and building plans to design for efficient use of solar energy including such elements as the location of windows, shade trees, windows, and driveways Goal: Reduce maintenance and energy costs for public facilities and infrastructure 3 G I T 1' O P No 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Objective: Where feasible, use low energy design elements for future public facilities and infrastructure development Policy: • Explore alternative energy sources when replacing systems in public facilities Housing Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal: Provide a variety of housing types to accommodate the life cycle needs of all residents Goal: Remain r e s p o n s i v e t o housing market demands through implementation of the Land Use Plan Objective: Utilize the existing housing stock to provide a portion of the affordable housing demand projected by the Metropolitan Council Objective: Utilize local controls to provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, including affordable housing Objective: Continue to work with agencies that provide affordable housing and housing for residents with special needs Policies: Work with property owners to identify sources of funding for home improvements to prevent deterioration of the city's older homes • Continue the housing rehabilitation revolving loan program to provide maintenance assistance for housing occupied by low to moderate income families and individuals • Support Anoka County's efforts to implement the Five Year Consolidated Plan • Utilize the planned unit development review process for medium and high density residential projects to encourage more efficient allocation of density and intensity of land use and get higher quality development while providing amenities not otherwise achievable with existing zoning classes. • Support public service agency applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program 7 ohbYr. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Transportation Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal: Provide a safe and efficient transportation system that is cost effective and serves the existing and future access and mobility needs of the City Objective: Ensure adequate internal and external transportation access and links for efficient movement of people and goods Objective: Provide a transportation system that enhances quality economic development within the City Objective: Provide a transportation system that meets the varied needs of Andover residents Objective: Consider the mobility needs of all persons in the planning and development of the transportation system Policies: • Provide for early and continuing citizen involvement in transportation planning and implementation of projects • Provide a roadway system within a functional hierarchy that accommodates existing and future travel demands by providing the necessary design features to satisfy the roadway's intended use • Provide sufficient roadway capacity through the construction of transportation system improvements that accommodate existing and future demand • Require construction of transportation system improvements in conjunction with new developments when the need is created by the new development • Require payment for future transportation improvements as a part of evelopment approval proportionate to the demand created by new developments • Ensure that all components of the transportation system are maintained and developed to the highest standards to insure against detrimental impact upon community growth • Utilize the Capital Improvement Plan to schedule projects that increase public safety by minimizing hazards and correcting poorly designed intersections and access points 8 ITY ACL\LQ F 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Goal: Provide a coordinated transportation system that is compatible with adjacent municipality, Anoka County, Metropolitan Council and State of Minnesota transportation plans Objective: Coordinate transportation planning and transportation system improvements with other government agencies to increase efficiencies Objective: Increase opportunities for funding of local transportation system improvements from federal, state and county funding sources Policies: • Coordinate grant applications and other funding requests, when appropriate, with neighboring municipalities, as well as state, regional and county agencies • Coordinate participation of Anoka County and adjacent cities, where appropriate, in the provision of Transportation Plan elements Goal: Provide multi -modal transportation options whenever and wherever feasible and advantageous Objective: Periodically evaluate potential ridership and feasibility of joining the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District to provide additional transit options for Andover residents Policies: • Identify locations for park and ride facilities and preserve the ability to implement these facilities in the future • Promote ridesharing and increased vehicle occupancies throughout the City Goal: Minimize impacts of the transportation system on the natural environment Objective: Ensure environmentally sensitive implementation of the transportation system through the planning, design and construction of improvements Objective: Consider the impacts of improvements to the existing transportation system on land use, environmental, social, historic, and cultural resources 6 NDOVE 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Policies: • Adhere to best management practices and all components of the Implementation Plan during the planning, construction and maintenance of the transportation system • Separate non -motorized traffic from arterial and collector roadways • Encourage joint parking facilities to conserve land Goal: Enhance accessibility by providing an interconnected multi- use trail system Objective: Provide an accessible trail system that links residential neighborhoods, commercial developments, and park areas Objective: Utilize multiple funding sources to complete the regional and local trail systems Objective: Coordinate trail construction with street improvement projects, new development, expansion and redevelopment projects Policies: • Maintain a map of existing and future local and regional trails and coordinate trail planning, construction and maintenance in the Capital Improvement Plan • Fund regional trail system improvements adjacent to residential properties with trail fees collected from new residential developments • Require regional trail construction adjacent to commercial and industrial properties, where shown on the trails plan, in conjunction with development, expansion and redevelopment projects • Require local trail construction adjacent to residential, commercial and industrial properties, where shown on the trails plan, in conjunction with development, expansion and redevelopment projects • Develop trails in accordance with the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards • Coordinate trail and sidewalk improvements, where appropriate, with Anoka County and neighboring cities 10 S T Y O F it 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Water Resources Goals, Objectives and Policies These goals, objectives and policies are included within the City of Andover Water Resource Management Plan and Water Supply Plan. These are separate documents that have been adopted as a component of the Comprehensive Plan. Parks and Open Space Goals, Objectives and Policies Goal 1: Provide parks and facilities that meet present park needs and plan for the future needs of the city Objectives: a. Maintain and upgrade current park facilities b. Evaluate existing conditions and future growth projections to determine the types of parks and facilities needed to complete the park system C. Provide more passive recreation opportunities d. Provide for a balance among active and passive recreation areas and activities e. Provide recreation facilities for all age groups and abilities within the city f. Design and maintain recreation areas with appropriate lighting, landscaping, parking, and shelter design g. Consider the Site Selection Criteria established in the Parks and Open Space Plan and the standards of the National Recreation and Park Association in the planning and design of the park system Policies: • Implement a maintenance schedule for the grounds and facilities within the current park system • Aggregate resources from local, state and federal sources to complete planned improvements as scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan • Maintain and Update the Park Study as a guide for the number, size, type and location of parks and facilities needed to complete the park system to serve the needs of residents 11 C17Y DI' ND2018 Comprehensive Plan Update • Accept only lands suitable for park and recreation purposes as fulfillment of the parkland dedication requirements. • Utilize the Capital Improvement Plan to schedule replacement of existing park facilities and installation of new facilities • Utilize the Park and Recreation Commission to advise the Council on matters relating to parks, recreation and park facilities • Provide regulations and policies for park use and park dedication • Consider the adopted Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Athletic Associations • Work cooperatively with other organizations and government agencies to enhance local and regional park systems Goal 2: Promote, protect, preserve and enhance the City's natural and open space for the enjoyment of residents, protection of water and air quality and the preservation of wildlife habitat Objectives: Consider development of passive, nature -related recreation or conservancy areas on sites found to be suitable for these purposes b. Identify appropriate areas for preservation through analysis of natural features, the Site Selection Criteria established in the Parks and Open Space Plan and the Land Use Plan C. Plan for and Provide connections with the park and trail systems in a manner that both preserves and allows public enjoyment of natural areas d. Seek to provide buffer areas adjacent to significant natural resources and parks Policies: • Work collaboratively with property owners in the preservation of open space • Permanently protect open space with conservation easements, even when fee title acquisition and other methods are used. Prepare, implement and monitor the effectiveness of conservation plans that address the specific characteristics of the various types of natural areas Utilize the Open Space Advisory Commission to advise the Council on matters concerning preservation of open space 12 C I T Yibl O F 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update • Prevent incompatible land uses from locating adjacent to parks and open space areas through implementation of the Land Use Plan and zoning regulations • Work cooperatively with other organizations and government agencies to acquire and enhance open space areas within the city Chapter Six: Implementation Plan ®RAFT Y. OP �61NDOVEA 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter Six: Implementation Plan Implementation programs are necessary to realize the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The implementation programs include: • City Codes • Transportation Plan • Water Resources Management Plan • Water Supply Plan • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program • Individual Sewer Treatment Systems (ISTS) • Housing Plan • Park Study/ Park Improvement Plan • Capital Improvement Program City Codes The City Code regulates residential, commercial and industrial development and provides regulations designed to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community. This document contains zoning and subdivision regulations and is the primary tool for implementing the Land Use Plan. The City Code is reviewed and amended periodically as new approaches to achieving the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan are identified. To implement the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the City of Andover has established the following zoning classifications: RR Single Family Rural Reserve — Restricted from urban development until a master plan is approved and municipal sewer and water can be constructed to serve the area. The city prohibits lot splits and subdivisions of less than one parcel per ten acres to prevent this area from rural residential development that would preclude MUSA expansion. However, there are opportunities for rural reserve lot splits of 5 acre minimum in situations which ensure most of the residual land be preserved for future economical urban development as long as provisions of city codes are met. R-1 Single Family Rural Residential —Accommodates residential land uses at low densities that promote the rural character of Andover and allows densities at 1 unit per 2.5 acres R-2 Single Family Residential Estate — Intended to provide a residential atmosphere for those persons desiring a Single-family neighborhood with suburban density. Lots in this district created after 1978 and without sewer and water must be at least 2.5 acres. This zoning district is used for rural residential developments prior to 1978. R-3 Single Family Suburban Residential — Intended to satisfy those persons who prefer a medium sized lot. Lots in this district created after 1978 and without City sewer and water must be at least 2.5 acres. This zoning district is used for rural residential developments created prior to 1978. R-4 Single Family Urban Residential — Represents urban density use by single- family detached dwellings. M-1 Multiple Dwelling Medium Density— Intended to provide for medium density attached or detached townhomes with private entrances. M-2 Multiple Dwelling — Intended to provide a location for all types of multiple dwellings. AgP Agricultural Preserve - GR General Recreation — intended to provide a location for all types of commercial recreation uses such as golf driving ranges, outdoor theaters, racetracks, and snowmobile areas, most of which require a large amount of land and separation from residential areas. LB Limited Business — Suitable only for commercial uses of limited (less intense) nature due to the close proximity of residential uses. NB Neighborhood Business — Intended for retail sales and services in such a scale to serve the surrounding neighborhood needs. SC Shopping Center — Intended for modern retail shopping facilities of integrated design in appropriate locations, typically larger plots that can accommodate more intensive retail development. GB General Business — Intended to contain a wide variety of business including retail, service and semi -industrial. As such, the may contain businesses that tend to serve other business and industry as will as those catering to shopper needs. Industrial — These areas have prerequisites for industrial development, but because of proximity to residential areas or the need to protect certain areas or uses from adverse influences, high development standards will be necessary. OVER{ 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update Services include manufacture, fabricate, assemble and store and other industries that are not likely to create offensive noise, vibrations, dust, heat, smoke, odor, glare, or other objectionable influences. CLR Closed Landfill Restricted —Applies to former landfills and adjacent lands which are managed under the Closed Landfill Program of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Transportation Plan The Transportation Plan evaluates the conditions, issues and trends affecting all modes of transportation and provides the information needed to implement successful strategies in both developed and developing areas of the community. Using figures, graphics and schematic drawings the plan informs decisions affecting each of the implementation programs. As a component of the Comprehensive Plan, this document is updated and amended through the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. Water Resources Management Plan The Water Resource Management Plan addresses local watershed requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and Board of Water and Soil Resources Rules 8410 as well as the requirements of local watershed districts, Metropolitan Council and applicable state and federal laws. The plan provides regulations for water quantity, water quality, fish and wildlife management, public ditch systems, ground water, wetlands and erosion. The plan also provides for enhancement of public participation and education. The plan clearly defines management practices, an implementation schedule, a monitoring program to assess and report the effectiveness of the plan, and a program for revising the plan. Water Supply Plan The Water Supply Plan documents the location and capacity of existing wells and treatment facilities and forecasts water use based on growth projections from the Land Use Plan. The types of improvements needed to meet the projected demand for water are documented based on this information. The plan also includes a water conservation plan, emergency response procedures and the goals, objectives and policies related to water supplied for public use. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program establishes policies and practices that reduce the amount of contaminant infiltration. The program involves public education, public participation, discharge detection and elimination, construction and post construction runoff controls, infrastructure maintenance and pollution prevention measures. The program is updated annually through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permit process. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) In 2013, pursuant to the authorization and requirements contained in Minnesota Statutes §145A.05, 115.55 and Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 7082, the City of Andover adopted an update to City Code, Title 10, Chapter 4 regulating Individual Sewage Treatment Systems. The purpose and intent of the city ordinance was to establish identical standards to those of Anoka County, for the design, location, construction, operation, and maintenance of Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS). The City and County ordinances adopted Minnesota Rules, Chapters 7080 and 7081 by reference and providing for the following specifics: • MR 7080.1500 Subp. 4D was amended to allow 15 percent reduction of vertical separation (separation distance no less than 30.6 inches), to account for settling and variable interpretation of soil characteristics. • Holding Tanks. Holding tanks may be allowed for the following applications; as replacement to a failing existing system, an SSTS that poses an imminent threat to public health and safety, or for an existing lot in which a SSTS cannot feasibly be installed and the Department finds extenuating circumstances. • System Abandonment. An SSTS, or component thereof, that is no longer intended to be used must be abandoned in accordance with the adopted standards of this Ordinance. Andover City Code City Code, Title 10, Chapter 4 applies to those sites or facilities which are licensed, permitted, or otherwise regulated by City ordinance. The sewer provisions of the ordinance also apply to any premises in the City that are not served by a sewage treatment system permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or are located in a city or township which has not adopted a subsurface sewage treatment system ordinance. The Building Inspections Department of the City is responsible for enforcement of the Andover City Code for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems. Presently two (2) staff members are MPCA licensed septic inspectors. Violations of the ordinance may be treated as misdemeanors; however, the code provides for civil actions including injunctive relief to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate violations or threatened violations. Housing Plan The implementation of a housing plan requires action by many entities. As a result of this, some goals may be achieved in a short period of time while other goals may take longer. The strategies in obtaining the City's housing goals are further explained in Chapter One: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan. Park Improvement Plan The Park Improvement Plan provides an inventory of the facilities and equipment that presently exist in each park as well as those that will be added in the future to complete the park system. A schedule for replacement and installation of new facilities and equipment is incorporated into the Capital Improvement Plan. The Park Improvement Plan is updated annually through a public process with the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council. Capital Improvement Program The City of Andover has a 5 -year capital improvement program that is reviewed annually. The purpose of the plan is to identify, prioritize and address community needs through careful long-term capital planning and balanced public investment in supporting physical infrastructure. The plan also provides a planning foundation for future needs assessments to ensure the city is appropriately responding to the critical infrastructure needs necessary for sustainable future growth. ATTACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION, SEWERS, PARKS, WATER SUPPLY, AND OPEN SPACE FACILITITIES (TO BE APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 2018)