Title
Appl. #PL2021-001 - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - Ignite 2021 Comprehensive Plan; City of Lee’s Summit, applicant
Body
Issue/Request:
Adoption of the Ignite Comprehensive Plan
Background:
Background and History
· May 10, 2005 - The Planning Commission approved the 2005 Comprehensive Plan (2005-163), by Resolution #2005-02. This plan consolidated all comprehensive plan related documents previously adopted including the Old Lee’s Summit Master Development Plan. Since the adoption of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, various amendments have been approved by the Planning Commission, the last amendment occurrence was in 2019.
Comprehensive Plan Process
The primary job responsibility shared by planning commissions across the nation and that of long-range planning efforts include preparation and maintenance of a city’s comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan will guide a community’s physical development and their programs over a 15 to 20 year timeframe. It serves as the basis for economic development, residential growth and improvements to protect the quality of life for residents. While there is no universally accepted “one best way” to develop a plan, there is a typical sequence in developing a comprehensive plan. City staff along with Shockey Consulting engaged in the following plan processes while creating the Ignite Comprehensive Plan.
Overall Plan Process Path
· Developing The Story - Strengthen relationships & build a common sense of direction. Create a shared understanding of where we have been, where we are and where we are going.
· Creating Consensus - Engage the community to understand goals and priorities.
· Crafting The Plan - Build partnerships, draft recommendations and identify implementation strategies.
· Adopting The Plan - Present plan to community leadership. Modify and shepherd through adoption process. Establish implementation tools.
Community Engagement Efforts
· Surveys - Topical surveys and forums covering the “five big ideas...
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