Title
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Brief Description: The ordinance would adopt the City’s update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Body
Legislative History
The City of Hudson’s first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in August 1995 following merger of the former Township and Village. An update to the Comprehensive Plan was adopted August 4, 2004. The current plan was adopted by City Council on January 19, 2016 per Ordinance 2015-124.
Purpose & Explanation
The Comprehensive Plan identifies long-term community priorities regarding land use, infrastructure, transportation, parks and recreation, and community services/facilities. The plan has been led by the Council appointed Steering Committee over the previous 18 months along with consultant OHM advisors and City Staff. Following an extensive program of public engagement and committee discussion, The Steering Committee unanimously recommended forwarding the draft plan to City Council at the committee meeting on May 22, 2024.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 22, 2024 and continued discussion to the meeting of August 12, 2024. The Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation to approve the plan with conditions listed within the attached decision. The City staff and the Committee Chair and Vice Chair are available to incorporate desired PC recommendations along with recommendations from City Council into and updated draft document prior to final consideration of the plan.
Tentative Timeline
The following is a generalized timeline for the formal adoption process indicated within the Land Development Code. Staff anticipates the Planning Commission and City Council may consider additional workshop discussions during the adoption process.
May 22, 2024 Steering Committee forwards approval recommendation to City Council
June 18, 2024 City Council first reading and referral to Planning Commission
July 22, 2024 Planning Commission review and Public Hearing
August 12, 2024 Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation to approve the draft plan subject to the attached
September 10, 2014 City Council discussion to review the draft plan and the PC recommendation
Sept. 17, 2024 City Council Second Reading and Public Hearing
October 1, 2024 City Council Third Reading and Action
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council receive the Planning Commission recommendation and provide staff applicable direction regarding possible revisions to the draft plan ahead of the Public Hearing anticipated for September 17, 2024.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Rebecca Leiter and Jessie Obert, Chair & Vice Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Community Development Staff