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City of Cornelia, GeorgiaComprehensive Plan Five-Year Update 2013May 7, 2013Submitted to:Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and theGeorgia Department of Community AffairsPage 1Ecological Planning Group
IntroductionThe City of Cornelia, Georgia has completed this Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update in compliancewith the requirements of Chapter 110-12-1, Standards and Procedures for Local ComprehensivePlanning, effective January 1, 2013. The Update includes a Report of Accomplishments for the ShortTerm Work Program 2008 – 2013, and an updated Community Work Program for the period of 2013 –2018.The City held two public hearings to accept public input on the Update. These hearings were held onJanuary 24, 2013 and in association with the regularly scheduled City of Cornelia Council meeting onMay 7, 2013. Documentation regarding public outreach is included in the Appendix.Page 1Ecological Planning Group
Report of AccomplishmentsThe Report of Accomplishments is an assessment of the City's existing Community Work Program (CWP).This requirement gives the City the opportunity to evaluate how many of the tasks previously definedhave been implemented and eliminate activities that are no longer desirable or feasible for the City topursue. At a minimum, the Report of Accomplishments must identify the current status of each activityin the previous Community Work Program. At a minimum, local governments must indicate activitiesthat: Have been completed;Are currently underway (including a projected completion date);Have been postponed (explaining why and when it will be resumed); orHave not been accomplished and are no longer activities the local government intends toundertake (explaining why).ACTIVITYSTATUSCOMMENTGeneral AdministrationMain Streetscape (Hodges toThis project has been postponed due toPostponedChattahoochee)funding concerns.This project has been postponed due toMain Streetscape (Front to Wyly)Postponedfunding concerns.This project has been postponed due toProperty Acquisition for new MunicipalPostponedfunding concerns, and will be replacedBuildingwith a New City Hall project.New Municipal BuildingPostponedTelephonic upgradeComputer software upgradeNew signs at the entrances to the CityHodges th Main Street sidewalk projectPostponedLevel Grove/Wayside Street sidewalkprojectPostponedThis project has been postponed due tofunding concerns, and will be replacedwith a New City Hall project.This project will be completed withSPLOST 6 funding.This project has been renamed CorneliaBike/ Ped Pathway. Phase I constructionwill go out for bid in 2013.Public WorksNew garage to house vehiclesComposting facilityStreet resurfacing priority planPage 2This project has been postponed due tofunding concerns.This project has been indefinitelyNot Accomplished postponed until grant funding becomesavailable.CompletedPostponedEcological Planning Group
ACTIVITYSTATUSNew multi-purpose tractorPostponedNew compactor truckSanitationCompletedCOMMENTThis project has been postponed untilgrant funding becomes available.Changes in sanitation operationseliminated the need for this vehicle.This project has been postponed untilImplement composing of leaves andgrant funding becomes available, and willPostponedwood chipsbe replaced with the purchase of a newchipper machine.Planning Department/Better HometownThis project has been postponed due tounavailability of property. OnceNew downtown parking lotPostponedappropriate property is identified thisproject will be implemented.Façade Grants for DowntownCurrently underway This is an annual grant program.Complete Revitalization PlanCompletedThis project has been postponed due toDevelop Infill Development PlanPostponedfunding concerns.Revitalization Phase ICompletedRenamed Urban Redevelopment Phase IRevitalization Phase IIUnderwayRenamed Urban Redevelopment Phase IIRevitalization Phase IIIUnderwayRenamed Urban Redevelopment Phase IIIRecreationBicycle & Pedestrian PlanCompletedNew restroom at City ParkCompletedThis project has been postponed due toGateway Park ProjectPostponedfunding concerns.City Park trail projectCompletedThis project is being completed inconjunction with new construction androad improvements. The Wal-MartTrail project from Depot to VeteransCurrently underway segment has been completed. TheMemorial Dr.remainder of the segment to VeteransMemorial Dr. is planned in associationwith future road improvements by DOT.This project has been replaced with theNew park at Hodges & Level GroveNot AccomplishedMud Creek Greenway project.This project has been eliminated from theRecreation CenterNot AccomplishedCity's priorities due to cost.This project will be implemented duringthe upcoming CWP. It was postponed dueSkate parkPostponedto citizen concerns.New scooter truckPage 3Not AccomplishedEcological Planning Group
ACTIVITYReplace 6 patrol carsReplace 6 patrol carsNew snorkel truckNew Extrication toolsSecond Fire Station on North End ofTownSTATUSPublic SafetyCompletedCompletedCOMMENTThis task will be replaced with theNot Accomplished purchase of an aerial fire truck in theupcoming CWP.CompletedCompletedPurchased 2011WaterPlant upgrade and expansionPostponedReservoir dredgingUnderwayWater tank rehabilitationNew elevated storage tank on Northend of CityMeter replacementOld Cleveland/Hoyt water linereplacementCompletedReservoir overflow improvementsUnderwayBooster station at FieldalePostponedYates Street water & sewer projectInstall sewer lines/lift station to servethe Camp CreekStormwater infiltration projectPostponedThis task has been postponed untilfunding becomes available.CompletedCompletedThis task has is included in thedevelopment of the new Reservoir,currently in the design phase.This task has been postponed untilfunding becomes available.SewerCompletedCompletedCompletedPlant expansionPostponedSouth J. Warren lift station upgradeCompletedNorth J. Warren lift station upgradePostponedAlpine lift station updatePostponedPage 4This task will be implemented during theupcoming CWP.This task has been included in thedevelopment of the new Reservoir,currently in the design phase.This project is postponed until funding isavailable.This project will be implemented duringthe upcoming CWP. It will be renamedPump Station Replacement/Upgrades.This project will be implemented duringthe upcoming CWP.Ecological Planning Group
Community Work Program (CWP)The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requires a CWP be developed and implemented bythe City as detailed in Chapter 110-12-1, Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning,effective January 1, 2013. This element of the comprehensive plan lays out the specific activities thecommunity plans to undertake during the next five years to address the priority Needs andOpportunities and to achieve portions of the Community Goals. This includes any activities, initiatives,programs, ordinances, administrative systems (such as site plan review, design review, etc.) to be put inplace to implement the plan. The DCA requires the CWP to be submitted every five years (minimum), toprovide an implementation guide to the City. The Community Work Program must include the followinginformation for each listed activity: Brief description of the activity;Legal authorization for the activity, if applicable;Timeframe for initiating and completing the activity;Responsible party for implementing the activity;Estimated cost (if any) of implementing the activity; andFunding source(s), if applicable.ACTIVITYNorth Main StreetscapeSouth Main StreetscapeNew City Hall Purchase andRenovationsCultural Arts CenterSafe Routes to School Travel PlanImplementationHodges/Irvin and Level Grove RoadStreetscapesMain Street, Clarkesville and WaysideStreetscapesRESPONSIBLEPARTYGeneral Administration2015 - 2018Cornelia2015 - 2018CorneliaSCHEDULECOST ESTIMATE 1.0 Million 500,0002017Cornelia 500,0002014 - 2015Cornelia 3.0 Million2013 - 2015Cornelia 400,0002013 - 2015Cornelia 1.5 Million2015 - 2018CorneliaTBDFUNDING SOURCEDOT, CDBG, SPLOSTDOT, CDBG, SPLOSTSPLOST, GeneralRevenueGrant Funding/LoanAssistance ProgramsSRTS infrastructureGrantTE Grant, GeneralRevenueTE Grant, SPLOST,DOT, CDBG, TIGERPublic WorksNew Garage/Mechanics Shop2017CoPUD 50,000General RevenueCommunity House Floor2014CoPUD 40,000General RevenueCommunity House Roof2013CoPUD 40,000General RevenueDepot Back Room Renovation2016CoPUD 20,000New multi-purpose tractor2015CoPUD 100,000General RevenueGeneral RevenuePage 5Ecological Planning Group
ACTIVITYNew Chipper Machine DCOST ESTIMATEFUNDING SOURCE 25,000GEFA Grant, GeneralRevenuePlanning Department/Better Hometown2016CoDDA 200,0002013 - 2018CoDDA 100,0002014CoBZD 1,0002015CoBZD 200,0002017CoBZD 100,000RecreationCommunity House Parking Lot2015CoPUD 50,000Implement Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan 2013 - 2018CoPUDStaff TimeNew downtown parking lotFaçade Grants for DowntownDevelop Infill Development PlanUrban Redevelopment Phase IIUrban Redevelopment Phase IIIUSDA ED GrantDDA FundsGeneral RevenueCHIP, CDBGCHIP, CDBGCornelia to Mount Airy Rail Trails2015 - 2018CoPUDTBDChenocetah to Lake Russell Trail2015 -2018CoPUDTBDGeneral RevenueGeneral RevenueGrants, SPLOST,DOT, GeneralRevenueGrants, SPLOST,DOT, GeneralRevenueMud Creek Greenway2013 - 2015CoPUD 272,000319 Grant Funding,General RevenueGrants, SPLOST,DOT, GeneralRevenueDOT, Grants, GeneralRevenue 2 millionTallulah Falls Rail Trail2017CoPUDNorthern Gateway Park2018CoPUD 350,000Skate park2018CoPUD 350,000General Revenue,GrantsCoFD 500,000SPLOST, GeneralRevenue2013 - 2018CoPUD 13.2 MillionDevelopment of a new Reservoir2013CoPUD 3.8 MillionNew elevated storage tank on Northend of City2017CoPUD 2.0 MillionReservoir Dredging2014CoPUD 2.0 MillionDam Maintenance2014CoPUD 1.0 MillionPublic SafetyPurchase Snorkel/Aerial Fire Truck2013WaterPlant upgrade and expansionPage 6SPLOST, WaterRevenueSPLOST, WaterRevenue, GEFASPLOST, WaterRevenue, GEFASPLOST, WaterRevenue, GEFASPLOST, WaterRevenue, GEFAEcological Planning Group
ACTIVITYOld Cleveland/Hoyt water linereplacementReservoir overflow improvementsChenocetah Booster Pump StationEllis Street Booster Station - UrbanRedevelopment Phase III/CDBGSCHEDULERESPONSIBLEPARTYCOST ESTIMATE2013 - 2018CoPUD 400,000Water Revenue2013 - 20182014CoPUDCoPUD 150,000 30,000Water RevenueWater Revenue2014CoPUD 820,000Water Revenue2013 - 2015CoPUD 7.8 MillionSewer Revenue2013CoPUD 80,000Sewer Revenue2016CoPUD 60,000Sewer Revenue2015CoPUD2015 - CoPUD2015CoPUD2014CoPUDStreets2017CoPUD 50,000 100,000 200,000Sewer RevenueSewer RevenueSewer Revenue 10,000 10,000 80,000 25,000 35,000General RevenueGeneral RevenueGeneral RevenueGeneral RevenueGeneral Revenue 400,000LMIG, General FundFUNDING SOURCESewerPlant expansion/improvementsPump StationReplacement/MaintenanceGravity Line from Habersham Hills toWally World DriveLevel Grove lift station upgradeTower Mountain sewer upgradeAlpine lift station updateWaysideBerry & SummitHodges Street CulvertGalloway between Hodges & IvieClarkesville St & Stovall AlleyCleveland Road Sidewalk/ResurfacingClarkesville Street Milling &ResurfacingApple Tree Alley ResurfacingPage 72016CoPUD 100,000LMIG, General Fund2015CoPUD 20,000LMIG, General FundEcological Planning Group
Appendix1. Transmittal Resolution2. Meeting PresentationPage 8Ecological Planning Group
Transmittal Resolution: Community Work Program UpdateCity of CorneliaRESOLUTION TO TRANSMITWHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Cornelia have adopted aComprehensive Plan that includes a Short Term Work Program as part of theImplementation Plan.WHEREAS, the Short Term Work Program, now referred to as the Community WorkProgram, must be updated every five years in accordance with the Standards andProcedures for Local Comprehensive Planning effective January 1,2013, and establishedby the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 WHEREAS, a Report of Accomplishments and an updated Community Work Programwere prepared in accordance with these requirements, and the required public hearingswere held on January 24,2013 and May 7, 2013.BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Cornelia does hereby transmit theCommunity Work Program Update for the Comprehensive Plan to the GeorgiaMountains Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs forofficial rev] w.Date:s- .-/ 5Date:S- f,. J3
City of CorneliaCOMMUNIT Y WORK PROGRAMAND MASTERPL AN UPDATEPresented by:Courtney Reich, AICPEcological Planning Group, LLCJanuary 24, 2013
Overview New requirements for LocalComprehensive Planning(adopted November 2012)effective January 1, 2013. Local governments mustprepare, adopt, andimplement a comprehensiveplan based on these newstandards in order to maintainQualified Local GovernmentStatus Cornelia also wished to updateits Masterplan (2001) inconjunction with this effort. Consistency with the City’sCapital Improvement Planmust be maintained.
Overview of New RequirementsOptionalRequired CommunityGoalsandOpportunities Community WorkProgram CommunityInvolvement Capital Improvement Needs ElementEconomicDevelopment ElementLand Use ElementTransportationElementHousing Element
Maintaining the Plan Annual Update Option Updated and submitted to Regional Commission (RC)annually Regional Commission maintains file of updates and notifiesDCA prior to due date Five Year Update Option Updated work program forthe subsequent 5-year period Report of accomplishments
Maintaining the Plan5 Year Update OptionCommunity Work Program Brief description of the activity Timeframe for undertaking the activity Responsible party for implementing the activity Estimated cost (if any) of implementing the activity Funding sources
Maintaining the Plan5 Year Update OptionReport of Accomplishment Whether or not the activity was completed Are currently underway (projected completion date) Activity was postponed (justification and projecteddate) Have not been accomplished and the county nolonger intents to undertake (justification)
Existing Work Program (2009 - 2013)Completed: New Gateway Signage Street Resurfacing PriorityPlan Redevelopment Plan(CDBG) Phase I Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan City Park Trail Project
Existing Work Program (2009 - 2013)Completed: Water Tank Rehabilitation Meter Replacement Second Fire Stationpurchase New Public Safety vehiclesand equipment Sewer improvements forYates St./Camp Creek area
Existing Work Program (2009 - 2013)Underway: Bikeway/Pedestrial Project onLevel Ground Road Cleveland Rd. Sidewalk - SafeRoutes To School Redevelopment Plan (CDBG)Phase II - III Rails to Trails – Bus 441 to 365.Walmart Phase complete. New reservoir Façade grants Infill development
Future Work Program (2013 - 2018)Postponed/Future: Mainstreet South Streetscape Sewage Treatment Plan expansion Redevelopment Plan (CDBG)Phase IV-V Clarkesville St. Rehabilitation Chipper/mulching program Design standards for Gatewayareas Downtown parking Aerial Fire Truck Hodges/Level Ground Rd StreamBank Restoration
Schedule / Milestones First Public Meeting – January 24, 2013 Community Work Program Update – Accepting Public CommentsSecond Public Meeting – TBDUpdate City’s Masterplan (2001)Submittal of Work Program to Regional Commission /DCA for review – Prior to August 31, 2013Report of findings (within 40 days of submittal)Revisions (if needed)Adoption (at least 60 days after submittal) of WorkProgram and Masterplan – Prior to October 31, 2013
Comments? Suggestions?PLEASE SUBMIT ANY WRITTEN COMMENTS TO:CITY OF CORNELIAATTN: MONA PAINTER181 LARKIN STREETPO BOX 785CORNELIA, GA 30531RE: COMP PLAN COMMENTSMPAINTER@CORNELIAGEORGIA.ORG
Adoption Resolution: Community Work Program 2013 - 2018City of CorneliaRESOLUTION NO. 10-13-01RESOLUTION TO ADOPTWHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Cornelia have completed a CommunityWork Program for the period 2013 - 2018; andWHEREAS, the Community Work Program 2013 - 2018 was prepared in accordancewith the Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning effective January1,2013, and established by the Georgia Planning Act of 1989; andWHEREAS, and the required public hearings were held on January 24, 2013 and May 7,2013; andWHEREAS, Community Work Program 2013 - 2018 was transmitted to the GeorgiaMountains Regional Commission for Regional Review; andWHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs has found that theCommunity Work Program 2013 - 2018 adequately addresses the Standards andProcedures for Local Comprehensive Planning.BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Come Iia does hereby adopt theCommunity Work Program 2013 -2018 on this 29th day of October, 2013, and pledges tofaithfully implement this program in accordance with the Vision of the ComprehensivePlan.
North Main Streetscape 2015 - 2018 Cornelia 1.0 Million DOT, CDBG, SPLOST South Main Streetscape 2015 - 2018 Cornelia 5 00,000 DOT, CDBG, SPLOST New City Hall Purchase and Renovations 2017 Cornelia 500 ,000 SPLOST, General Revenue Cultural Arts Center 2014 - 2015 Cornelia 3.0 Million Grant Funding/Loan
