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Establishing Priorities for Our Future

Welcome to today’s Community Forum:

Dec 7 & 8th, 2015

o Presentation:

o About the Plan / Process Overview

o Key Trends

o What We’ve Heard / The Vision

o Group Discussion Activity

o Audience Polling

o The “Money Game”

o What’s Next / How you can Stay Involved

Today’s Agenda

o A reflection of community values and aspirations

o Vision of what we want the City of Bee Cave to be

o A guide for the management of growth and change and for day-to-day decision-making

o A 15 to 20-year, community “to-do” list

Source: beecavetexas.com

About the PlanWhat is a Comprehensive Plan?

Plan Process Overview

PHASE 1 PHASE 2

Project Mobilization

Articulating the VisionWhat do we want to be?

Stakeholder Interviews

Community Assessment

Future Growth Alternatives

Policy Framework:

Goals, Policies, and Actions

Comprehensive Plan

Document

Plan Adoption

WE ARE HERE

Community Forum 1 and MIABs

Vision Development

o Population and housing growth = Undeveloped area shrinking o Recent housing growth rates range from 5-9% per yearo From 2,000 to about 6,500 residents in past 10 years

o Population and housing units could double in next 10-20 yearso Projected increase of 4,000 housing units in City and ETJ (Estimated)o What type of housing / where?

o Developable Vacant Land ~943 Acres (in City and ETJ)

o Avg HH are families w/ higher income, high levels of education o Median housing value estimated at $500,000+

What are the Key Trends?

o Retail SF / person is very higho Pressure for commercial development along major road corridorso Retail sales tax supports public services

o Traffic volumes will continue to increase as development occurs (in and around Bee Cave)

o Compared to Travis County, Bee Cave has a higher proportion of retail and finance jobs, but fewer in health care

o Relatively high percentage of telecommuters / work from home

What are the Key Trends?

Undeveloped / Vacant LandGrowth Dynamics:

Environmentally Sensitive AreasGrowth Dynamics:

Future Land Use Map (Current)Growth Dynamics:

Purpose:

• Collect input for creation of a 15- to 20-year Vision, that will lead us to 2037 and guide the formation of policies for the Plan.

• Collect input on areas for future study

• Identify areas of consensus through group discussion and prioritization

What we’ve Heard / Vision

What is a Vision?• An “image” or detailed description

of what the community wants to become

• An expression of the community’s collective values and aspirations

• The Our Bee Cave Plan’s “destination”

Bee Cave Community Forum 1

Community Forum 1: Issues & Aspirations

• Held June 24 at City Hall

• Over 50 Participants worked in groups to discuss how they see Bee Cave todayand how they imagine it in the future

Meetings in a Box:

• 7 Groups with a total of 52 participants

• Held in July and August, with one in September

Stakeholder Interviews:

• WRT team interviewed 24 experts from a variety of backgrounds

Vision Survey:

• Online and mailer: 80+ responses

Preparatory Comp Plan Survey:

• 2014 survey to kick off the process – 377 residents completed the survey

Who has Participated?

Bee Cave’sStrengths – Consensus Areas

Schools, Family-Friendly

Compact retail, well planned development

Hill Country Character /

Open Space & Views

Location, Accessibility

Parks & Trails

Low Taxes, economy

“What characteristics do we value? What are the qualities that should be retained?”

Bee Cave’sWeaknesses – Consensus Areas

Traffic, congestion,

lack of proactive approach

Community Events & Local

Businesses

Lack of Connectivity/

Walking, Biking

Lack of Civic Engagement

Loss of Open Space

Professional Employers, Econ Dev

“What do we view as problems requiring resolution? What negative aspects of life here would we change?”

Bee Cave’sChallenges – Consensus Areas

Managing growth

outside of Bee Cave

Traffic & lack of mobility

options

Lack of infrastructure

& water planning

Protection of groundwater

and water resources How to get

the plan implemented

Incompatible & out of character

development

Dependent on sales tax

revenue

“What trends do we see as challenges or threats that we should prepare for or prevent?”

Bee Cave’sOpportunities – Consensus Areas

Trails, parks &

recreation

Community Events &

Support Local Businesses

High Tech, Professional Employers & Businesses

Protect identity & Hill County views

Community resources

Preservation of natural

areas

Growing population

“What are the opportunities to make Bee cave better? What’s missing, What changes would we like to see”

80+ People responded to the Vision Survey

Of those respondents:

• Majority are residents, (50% have lived here less than 5 yrs, 25% 5-10 years, and 25% 10+ years)

• When asked about how Bee Cave will be regarded in 20 yrs, top responses are:

– Award Winning School District, Low Property Taxes, Convenient / Diverse Shopping

• Overall support for Vision Elements

– 80-90+% “strongly like” or “like” the Vision Components

Vision Survey Results

Purpose: o Evaluate trade-offs among competing resident expectations for the

future

o Review Alternative Policy Directions (not mutually exclusive)

1. Maintain Low Residential Tax Rates2. Maintain Small Town, Hill Country Character and Quality of Life3. Grow in a Planned, Purposeful Way

Today’s Event

1. Maintain Low Residential Tax Rates

o Property tax rates are very low ($0.02 per $1)

o Sales tax revenue made up 83% of city’s total revenue (2014) due to city’s large retail base serving region

o Gov’t Expenses include (2014):– General Admin: 27% – Public Safety: 26%– Economic Development: 20%– Planning and Development: 17%– Culture & Recreation: 8%

Policy Choices Review

2. Maintain Small Town, Hill County Character, Quality of Life

o Nearly 1/3 of Bee Cave and the ETJ is Conservation Land

o Vibrant, attractive retail base

o High quality schools are fueling some of the population growth

o Value of Housing is high ($500,000+ median, nearly 90% of homes are $300,000+)


3. Grow in a Planned, Purposeful Wayo Existing vacant land use planned for residential, neighborhood service, town

center, & mixed use

o Current Future Land Use Map increases areas of rural / low-density residential

o Current transportation conditions are a concern:

– Connectivity through Bee Cave is limited (other than SH 71)– Neighborhoods are not easily connected to each other via roadways– Congestion from commute to work (82% drive) and surrounding communities

travel = poor level of service on roads– Bike / Trail infrastructure is currently limited (but plans are in the works to

improve)


GROUP DISCUSSION (45 mins)

Dec 7 & 8th, 2015

Have you ever lied to your mother?

1. Yes2. No3. Only about candy

Do you live in Bee Cave?

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0 1. Yes2. No

NeighborhoodsWhere do you Live?

NE

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If yes, what area of the City do you live in?

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0 1. Northeast 2. Southeast3. Northwest4. Southwest

Northeast: Lake PointeSoutheast: Uplands, The Preserve, Spanish OaksNorthwest: Falconhead West, Falconhead, Ladera, Bella Colinas, Terra Colinas)Southwest: Homestead, Meadow Fox, Spring Creek Estates)

Are you male or female?

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Do you have children?

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How important is it to you to maintain low residential tax rates?

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0 1. Very important 2. Important3. Neutral4. Not Important5. Not it all important

How important is it to you to maintain Small Town, Hill Country Character and Quality of

Life?

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How important is it to you to grow in a planned, purposeful and directed way?

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Now a few questions about “trade-offs”,

In order to Maintain Low Residential Tax Rates, would you:

Would you support increasing commercial development proportionate with residential

growth to maintain low tax rates?

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Would you support limiting expectations for additional municipal services and facilities to

maintain low tax rates?

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Would you support increasing reliance on private providers and HOAs to maintain low tax rates?

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Would you support funding capital improvements through public‐private partnerships to maintain

low tax rates?

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Now a few more questions about “trade-offs”,

In order to Maintain Small Town, Hill Country Character and Quality of Life, would you:

Would you support funding conservation land, parks, trails, and/or civic facilities?

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Would you support encouraging new forms of dev. that protect character and open space to maintain

Hill Country character?

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Would you support limiting intense new commercial dev. (particularly on highway

corridors)?

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0 1. Strongly Support2. Support3. Neutral4. Against5. Strongly against

Just a few more questions about “trade-offs”,

In order to Grow in a Planned, Purposeful and Directed Way, would you:

Would you support expanding specific housing types in focused locations (e.g., senior,

conservation dev)?

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Would you support expanding local employment options (e.g., tech, office)?

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Would you support improved connectivity & efficiency of traffic circulation on local streets?

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Would you support improved coordination with adjacent municipalities?

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Would you support focused attention on planned growth in the ETJ to grow in a more

purposeful way?

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Would you support focused attention of redevelopment of obsolete properties to grow in a

more purposeful way?

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Thinking about expanding local retail and employment in Bee Cave, what type of retail and other activities would you to see more of, or less of:

Retail Preferences

Small Local Businesses?

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0 1. Personal Services2. Clothing / Boutiques3. Convenience / General Stores4. Others5. None?

Large Retailers / Big Box Stores?

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0 1. General Merchandise (e.g., Target)2. Specialty Store (e.g., electronics)3. Furniture / Home Goods4. Others?5. None?

Restaurants / Food?

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0 1. Food Trucks2. Take‐out / Drive Thru Restaurants3. Coffee Shop / Café4. Casual / Family Dining5. High‐end / Formal Dining6. Breweries / Wineries7. Others?8. None?

Market / Grocery?

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0 1. Local Market / Farmers Market2. Supermarket3. Specialty / Prepared Foods4. Others?5. None?

Automotive Services?

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0 1. Gas Stations2. Car Dealers / Car Repair3. Others?4. None?

Next Steps

PHASE 1 PHASE 2

Project Mobilization

Articulating the VisionWhat do we want to be?

Stakeholder Interviews

Community Assessment

Future Growth Alternatives

Policy Framework:

Goals, Policies, and Actions

Comprehensive Plan

Document

Plan Adoption

WE ARE HERE

Community Forum 1 and MIABs

Vision Development

Entertainment / Activities?

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0 1. Movie Theater2. Arts and Cultural Venues3. Music Venues4. Recreational (batting cages, etc.)5. Youth Centered Activities (e.g., playspace)6. Fitness Center / Gym7. Others?8. None?

Medical Offices and Health Care Services?

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0 1. Urgent Care2. Doctors Office3. Veterinarian Office4. Others?5. None

Hotel / Guest Accommodations

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0 1. Bed & Breakfast / Inn2. Small / Boutique Hotel3. National / Chain Hotel4. Others?5. None

o Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/OurBeeCave2037

o Visit the Our Bee Cave 2037 website OurBeeCave2037.com

o Sign up for email updates

o Post photos and updates with #OurBeeCave2037 hashtag

o Follow up neighborhood / organization meetings (details to come)

How can I stay involved?

Source: WRT

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