Alexandria Comprehensive Plan Entire Document

217 Pages·2007·16.83 MB·English

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Prepared For:
The City of Alexandria
Planning Commission
8330 West Main Street
Alexandria, KY 41001
Prepared By:
Kriss Lowry & Associates, Inc.
227 South Rays Fork Road
Corinth, KY 41010-3027
www.krisslowry.com
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City of Alexandria Comprehensive Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ALEXANDRIA VISION STATEMENT
CHAPTER ONE: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1-1
Overall Goal 1-2
Environment 1-2
Economic Development 1-3
Historic Preservation 1-4
Housing 1-5
Community Facilities and Services 1-6
Transportation 1-8
Land Use 1-9
CHAPTER TWO: POPULATION 2-1
Past Population Trends 2-1
Future Projections 2-7
Population Distribution 2-13
Age and Sex Characteristics 2-13
Racial Characteristics 2-16
Households and Family 2-17
Educational Level 2-19
Summary 2-20
CHAPTER THREE: ECONOMIC CONDITIONS 3-1
Introduction 3-1
Employment By Industry 3-2
Manufacturing 3-5
Wholesale and Retail Trade 3-5
Service Industry 3-12
Agriculture 3-13
Tourism 3-13
Civilian Labor Force 3-16
Unemployment 3-16
Employment of Campbell County Residents 3-17
Commuting Patterns 3-17
Monetary Income 3-21
Personal Income 3-22
Poverty Rate 3-23
Local Economic Development Activities 3-24
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CHAPTER FOUR: ENVIRONMENT 4-1
Location 4-1
Climate 4-1
Air Quality 4-2
Noise 4-3
Physiography & Geology 4-4
Soils 4-5
Hydric Soils 4-9
Prime Farmland Soils 4-10
Steep Slopes 4-12
Floodplains 4--13
Endangered Species 4-15
CHAPTER FIVE: HOUSING & HISTORIC 5-1
Introduction 5-1
Housing Tenure 5-2
Housing Characteristics 5-5
Housing Conditions 5-6
Current Housing Trends 5-9
Publicly Assisted Housing 5-10
Future Housing Needs 5-14
Historic Resources 5-16
Historic Preservation 5-17
CHAPTER SIX: COMMUNITY FACILITIES 6-1
Introduction 6-1
Education 6-1
Public Library Service in Campbell County 6-8
Recreation 6-15
Law Enforcement 6-25
Fire Protection 6-30
Office of Emergency Management 6-32
Water Services 6-34
Sewer Services 6-40
Storm Water Systems 6-44
Solid Waste Management 6-48

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CHAPTER SEVEN: TRANSPORTATION 7-1
Introduction 7-1
Regional Transportation System 7-1
Road Network 7-6
Functional Classification System 7-7
Traffic Analysis 7-15
Planned Road Improvements 7-16
Road Maintenance 7-18
Access Management 7-20
Public Transportation 7-21
Railroad Transportation 7-22
Air Transportation 7-26
Bikeway and Pedestrian Transportation 7-27
Water Transportation 7-30
Summary 7-31

CHAPTER EIGHT: LAND USE 8-1
Introduction 8-1
Land Use Categories 8-2
Campbell County Existing Land Use 8-6
Alexandria Existing Land Use 8-7
Future Land Use Introduction 8-10
Basic Assumptions 8-11
Alexandria Planning Area Future Land Use 8-13
Future Land Use Objectives 8-13
Location Principles and Policies 8-14

CHAPTER NINE: IMPLEMENTATION 9-1
Introduction 9-1
Local Leadership 9-1
Additional Studies 9-2
Subdivision Regulations 9-3
Zoning 9-4
Site Plan Review 9-5
Code Enforcement 9-5
Road Management Plan 9-6
Public Improvements/Capital Improvements Program 9-7
Public Participation 9-7
Land Acquisition 9-8
State and Federal Assistance 9-8
EXHIBIT I: ALEXANDRIA PLANNING AREA FUTURE LAND USE MAP III
Alexandria Vision Statement
Alexandria is a city committed to preserving its
historical past without losing sight of where the
city should and will be headed in the future. While
surrounded by rural landscapes, Alexandria’s
location in Northern Kentucky insures that resi-
dents benefit from nearby big city amenities while
enjoying the quality of life of a well-planned,
close knit community. The continued success and
controlled growth of the city will be achieved with
ongoing quality leadership and the cooperation of
all citizens. In this way, Alexandria will remain
“where the city meets the country”.
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Goals & Objectives
CHAPTER ONE
Kentucky Planning and Zoning Statutes (KRS 100) require that the Planning
Commission of each planning unit prepare a Comprehensive Plan. This plan serves
as a guide for public and private actions and decisions in order to assure the
development of various land uses in the most appropriate relationships. A principle
element of the Comprehensive Plan is the establishment of a statement of goals and
objectives. This chapter of the plan serves as a guide for the preparation of the
remaining elements of the plan. In addition, the goals and objectives provide the
planning commission and its staff with the direction necessary to prepare a plan that
accurately represents the wishes of the community.
The following statement of goals and objectives is intended to provide direct
guidance for decisions made by the planning commission and city council as related
to future physical development of the city’s planning area. These statements are
presented in two levels of specificity. Goals are very broad and abstract ideals that
the community desires. Objectives are more specific and concrete concepts which,
when achieved, contribute to goal attainment. KRS 100.193 requires the planning
commission to adopt the goals and objectives and to submit them to the legislative
bodies of each governmental unit included in the planning area for their adoption.
The City of Alexandria Planning Commission and Alexandria City Council adopted
the following goals and objectives as follows:
Planning Commission: 1/20/04
Alexandria City Council: __2/5/04
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Promote a sustainable natural and man-made environment that balances
environmental protection and preservation with the physical, social and
economic needs of the population for the long-term benefit of both.
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GOAL: To protect and enhance the quality of the natural environment while
permitting appropriate development on suitable lands. Also, to promote the
most efficient and reasonable use of the area’s physical resources by ensur-
ing that short-term use of our environment will be to the long-range benefit
of all.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Require appropriate drainage facilities for all new development in order to
avoid flooding, erosion and additional post-development runoff.
2. Ensure the reduction of soil erosion by requiring appropriate erosion and
sediment control measures during construction.
3. Minimize air, water, soil, light and noise pollution by encouraging the preser-
vation of open spaces, green areas and requiring adequate landscape buffers and
berms. When appropriate, request the dedication of park areas.
4. Develop a planting manual and list of suitable street trees for Alexandria and
encourage their use where appropriate.
5. Ensure appropriate handling and treatment of water, sewage and solid waste.
6. Require all developers to identify and map developmentally sensitive areas,
or lands containing wetlands, steep topography and scenic areas during the site
planning process. Minimum standards shall be established for the creation of open
space/greenway corridors and the preservation and restoration of these areas.
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7. Encourage conservation through the reduction, reuse, recycling and com-
posting of solid waste.
8. Recognize federal, state, and local regulation of the environment.
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GOAL: To encourage and promote the development of a stable and diversi-
fied economic base that fosters employment opportunities for all citizens of
the City of Alexandria.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Adopt an economic development strategy to increase economic diversity
and create better employment opportunities in order to ensure that the city is a vital
part of a strong local and regional economy.
2. Participate in regional economic efforts and encourage recruitment of non-
polluting, self-supported and diversified industry in designated areas when adequate
infrastructure is available.
3. Encourage the development of aesthetic entrances to the City of Alexandria
in order to promote economic development.
4. Capitalize on the area located within the Old Town District by fostering
small businesses, encouraging the continuation of investment in the area, and the
creation of additional parking opportunities.
5. Promote the development of a pedestrian friendly atmosphere within the
City of Alexandria by requiring the maintenance of existing walkways, benches and
green spaces and requiring these amenities in all new development where appropri-
ate.
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6. Encourage small business development, entrepreneurship and growth by
providing adequate areas for commercial development and professional offices, and
encouraging support services and technical assistance for small businesses.
7. Facilitate condensed, high quality commercial development by discouraging
sprawl created by linear shopping areas.
8. Enhance the City of Alexandria as a tourist destination through the promo-
tion of the Alexandria Fair and Horse Show and the cultivation of tourist attractions.
9. Encourage the development of tourist related facilities such as lodging, res-
taurants and entertainment facilities.
10. Encourage reinvestment in the community.
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GOAL: To recognize and preserve the historic and cultural resources of the
City of Alexandria.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Encourage the identification, maintenance and protection of all significant
historic buildings, structures, fences, archeological resources and other features through
education and where appropriate designation of local historic districts and places.
2. Support the efforts of local organizations such as the Campbell County His-
torical Society and Kentucky Heritage Council to inform residents and visitors of
the unique historic and cultural features of the community through promotional and
interpretive activities.
3. Encourage efforts to preserve the heritage of the city as a crossroads commu-
nity.
4. Promote the City of Alexandria as a regional historic attraction through the
revitalization and the preservation of the historic features of Alexandria’s Old
Town District.
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