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Presentation & Discussion - Preparation for Long Range Development Planning and Community Growth
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Issue/Request:
Presentation & Discussion - Preparation for Long Range Development Planning and Community Growth
Key Issues:
The City of Lee's Summit has recently been advised of a decision by a property owner who owns approximately 4,200 acres within Lee's Summit of their intent to pursue development of their properties. With the upcoming and planned efforts that will be focused on developing a Citizens Strategic Plan and also the pending creation of a new Comprehensive Master Plan, staff would like to have dialogue with the Mayor and Council to explore and discuss the potential to proactively position the community for future growth and development and consider the use of professional consulting services for aspects that may include (but not be limited to) the following:
* Fiscal Impact Modeling and Analysis
* Market Analysis
* Land Use Planning
* Infrastructure Analysis/Evaluation (transportation, sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer)
* Transportation and Transit services
* Public Input Processes
* Emergency Services
In addition to the above types of considerations when planning for future growth and development, other aspects that should be given consideration include:
* Impact(s) on the school districts and educational offerings
* Parks and Recreation programs and offerings
* Cultural Arts
* Rock Island Railroad corridor opportunities
* Significance of the airport and potential opportunities
* Targeted Business and Industry sectors to attract
Background:
Currently the City of Lee's Summit encompasses 65.87 square miles of which approximately 70% has been developed. Of the approximately 19.58 acres left to develop within the community, Property Reserve Incorporated owns 6.55 square miles which represents approximately 33.5% of the remaining available undeveloped property within the corporate city limits. With...
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