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Home My WebLink About07 17 2017 PC Minutes2017 Crozet Community Survey Presented by Shawn Bird and Tom Guterbock 3 G • Tim Tolson, CCA President • Tom Loach, CCAC member • Mike Marshall, editor of the Crozet Gazette • Jennie More, Planning Commission representative • Tom Guterbock, Director of UVA's Center for Survey Research (CSR) • Shawn Bird, CCAC member • We'd also like to thank UVA CSR for technical assistance on sampling and data processing 2017 Crozet Community Survey 0 2 How the survey was conducted Scope: • Areas in and around Crozet • 2/3rd inside (green), 1 /3rd outside (yellow) • "Inside" area roughly corresponds to the designated growth .1MN area for Crozet Al 2017 Crozet Community Survey ,M 3 How the survey was conducted Two samples: • Scientific: representative, mail -out, reminders (N=701) • Volunteer: opt -in, various ways to participate (N=592) The two produced quite similar results, but differed more on make-up of participants. For this reason, we will concentrate on the scientific sample, which carries about a ±4% margin of error. Field dates: June -August 2017 2017 Crozet Community Survey rm 4 I Is All numbers are percents 55 Q: What is your gender? I I. Accountability Personal Responsibility Female Male 2017 Crozet Community Survey �' S Q: How long have you li All numbers are percents 26 22 All Rbyl i#fp 21 +tears 11-If -Mrs 6-16%IFo ars 3-53y6ars 0-2(kars 2017 Crozet Community Survey �- 6 l Q: Do you live within the Crozet growth area (Crozet'development area)? All numbers are percents .• AccQ yntability Personal F7essponsibility 2017 Crozet Community Survey C' 7 Q: Do you have children in the local public schools? All numbers are percents Me AccQVntability Personal F ssponsibility 2017 Crozet Community Survey \m $ I A 0 Q: How closely do you follow local civic and gro11 wt1developrne issues in Crozet? w . All numbers are percents V 2017 Crozet Community Survey I. 9 Q: Do you participate regularly in any local co civic organizations? . All numbers are percents 2017 Crozet Community Survey 10 No DK R Q: Were you involved in public participation fo e�= - a Plan in either 2004 or 2010? For example, going to a meeti taking the 2009 survey, or talking to elected officials? A11 numbers are percents 2017 Crozet Community Survey &' 11 2010 Master Plan Guiding Principles covered in survey: 1) Preserve Crozet's small town feel, even while experiencing further development 2) Don't alter the current Growth Area Boundary 3) Ensure Downtown Crozet is the center of development 4) Limit commercial development along Route 250 5) Expand transportation options, especially biking and pedestrian options 2017 Crozet Community Survey \- 12 a 0 r Principle 1: Preserve Crozet's small town feel even while experiencing further developrnen .,.,.,.".K. „ 2010 Crozet Master Plan Page 7: "Crozet is and will continue to be a small town with a 'small town feel.' It will have distinct neighborhoods, a historic downtown area, and industries that support the County, state, and nation. Downtown will be a vibrant place with a library, employment area, shops, and housing. Parks and open spaces will be key features of the community. Trails and greenways will link other important centers to provide ways for people to walk and bicycle throughout the community." 2017 Crozet Community Survey �13 Q: Crozet has often been said to have a "small town fee How{ important its each of the following to you? All numbers are percents very Somewhat Not very Not important important important important at all Safety/Low crime Plentiful open/green space Park and recreation spaces A vibrant library A vibrant downtown Tree -lined streets Mix use in downtown Ease of getting around by car Convenience to shopping/retail Limiting new residential dev't Many community events Ability to work in Crozet 2017 Crozet Community Survey 14 ... ,. 27 . --�_ ,.4. 27 40 35-fto 1 13 LO Q. There are many reasons why someone lives in Crozet for each . ss l reason listed below, please rate how important it is for you. A� All numbers are percents Overall quality of life Safety of the area Physical beauty of the area Thoughtful town planning Quality of the schools Ease of getting around in car Availability of farmland/land Availability of culture and arts Friends/family in area Convenience of your commute For a job in the area Area's tax rates Retirement Grew up in area 2017 Crozet Community Survey Very important 15 Somewhat important Not very Not important important at all 2010 Crozet Master Plan Page 5: ':.. achieve the goals of compact, livable development in designated development areas and keeping the Rural Areas rural." Page 32: "This Master Plan update recommends that the Rural Areas outside of the Community of Crozet remain rural, ... additional commercial or industrial development of the fringe areas is not recommended." 2017 Crozet Community Survey F16 �. I 0 Q: Do you favor or oppose having the Crozet Master Plan's current development are - boundaries expanded, thereby creating more and new areas available for residenti and/or commerc i de,/elo mer t? All numbers are percents Somewhat Strongly In Favor 2017 Crozet Community Survey \- 17 73 Opposed Q: Below is a list of issues facing Crozet. Please vl�dicatew'. each one is to you. All numbers are percents Protecting the water supply Protecting/buffering neighborhoods against d ev't Limiting new residential dev't Increasing availability of affordable housing Increasing the availability of jobs in Crozet Very important 2017 Crozet Community Survey Somewhat important M. Not very important Not important at all Principle 3: Ensure Downtown Cr"11-9911-111"SA00- 2010 center of development Crozet Master Plan Page 21: "The primary and most important center in Crozet is the Downtown Area." Page 24: "The Master Plan recommends that Downtown continue to serve as the focal point for cultural and commercial activities in Crozet." Page 25: "Recommendations for Downtown: Direct new commercial and employment growth Downtown. Include a mixture of residential, commercial, and office, R&D, flex/light manufacturing in the redevelopment of the lumber yard property." 2017 Crozet Community Survey f- 19 Q: There is no part of the Master Plan that cannot be chardged.. 'ov � ku'so e, issues the Crozet Master Plan addresses. For each, please indicate how important each is to Lou.__,____ All numbers are percents Very Somewhat Not very Not important important important important at all Supporting existing local businesses Ensuring downtown Crozet is a quality commercial center w/ diversity Increasing amount and ease of parking in downtown Creating local recycling center Increasing commercial development along Route 250 19 11. 22 2017 Crozet Community Survey IT.d . 74 20 42 24 13 Q: Do you favor or oppose a main principle of the Crozet Master Plan that the downto m3i area should be the social and business center of" t "-- All numbers are percents Somewhat Strongly In Favor 2017 Crozet Community Survey f- 21 0 Opposed you favor or oppose the principle that the downtown Crozet area sJ top priority for new mixed commercial/residential development All numbers are percents Somewhat Strongly In Favor 2017 Crozet Community Survey EM 22 Opposed 2010 Crozet Master Plan Page 30: "Limit new development on Route 250 West. Protect Route 250 West as a Scenic Byway." Page 37: ':..the County must limit the amount of development on properties adjacent to Route 250 West from 1-64 to US 240 as shown on the Land Use Plan. The primary and most important center in Crozet is the Downtown Area." 2017 Crozet Community Survey 01111 23 Q: The Crozet Master Plan states that Route 250 from Fox Chase to Pro Re Nata should stay as it is --that is, lar eA protected from more residential and commercial development. Some people say the Master plan should be changed allow for more residential and commercial development. Which of the two statements is closer to your own view? All numbers are percents 31 Allow for more development 2017 Crozet Community Survey Ac Protect from more development 24 I Q: Do you favor or oppose additional commercial and residential development along Route 250 All numbers are percents Somewhat Strongly 45 37 In Favor 2017 Crozet Community Survey T 25 63 30 Opposed Somewhat Strongly 55 In Favor 2017 Crozet Community Survey a 26 45 Opposed Comparing four groups of Crozet residents Percent in favor Expanding growth area Allow for more dev't on main 250 stretch Additional dev't on 250 Dev't at Interchange Longer, O Longer, Outside Inside 2017 Crozet Community Survey 27 50% Newer, Newer, Outside Inside 2010 Crozet Master Plan Page 41: "Both walking and bicycling are modes of transportation that are supported by the Master Plan. This Master Plan incorporates recommendations for Crozet included in the Jefferson Area Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Plan. This publication provides recommendations for a coordinated and safe multimodal system to serve citizens and visitors in the region with access to most common destinations, services within communities, and links between towns, villages, and the Charlottesville urban area." 2017 Crozet Community Survey N,;;„ 28 Q: Below is a list of possible transportation needs facing Crozet, Please indicate how -important each one is to you. All numbers are percents Increasing pedestrian safety Greater motorist safety/traffic management Emphasizing walking as an alternative Emphasizing biking as an alternative Connecting streets between neighborhoods Increasing commuter bus and/or van options Very important 2017 Crozet Community Survey e- 29 Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Supplementary Slides 2017 Crozet Community Survey IS :1 30 Q: Do you favor or oppose having the Crozet Master Pans current deveiopnin a�a boundaries expanded, thereby creating more and new areas avaiiabie for residential AJJJW&dlor commercial t evelop . ; t All numbers are percents In Favor Opposed 10+ years 2017 Crozet Community Survey 1E- 31 In Favor Opposed 0-10 years Q: The Crozet Master Plan states that Route 250 from Fox Chase to Pro Re Nata should stay as it is —that is, largely protected from more residential and commercial development. Some peop e say the Master plan should be changed to allow for more residential and commercial development. Which of the two statements is closer to your own view? All numbers are percents Allow for Protect from more dev't more dev't 10+ years 2017 Crozet Community Survey 32 Allow for Protect from more dev't more dev't 0-10 years 0 Q: Do you favor or opp®sed9ionac®m-mrcia along Route 250? All numbers are percents In Favor Opposed 10+ years 2017 Crozet Community Survey 1. 33 In Favor Opposed 0-10 years Q: Do you favor or oppose commercial or industrial dev2elmment near -he .• 250 and 1-64 • All numbers are percents In Favor 51 Opposed 10+ years 2017 Crozet Community Survey 34 In Favor Opposed 0-10 years I Q: Please indicate how much you feel each phra Crozet using a 1 to 5 scale, where 5 means it very ry All numbers are mean scores Mountain views Good schools Family -friendly Community -minded Breweries Wineries Rich history Locally -owned restaurants Locally -owed businesses Rural area Parks and green space Local recreation Active railroad Agriculture/gardens Local arts/culture Walkability Bike -friendly 2017 Crozet Community Survey ir- 35 Q Now thinking about the types of stores and services that may come to Downtown Crozet in the future, please indicate how important each is to Yoe: All numbers are percents More restaurants and bars More retail stores More professional services More employers offering professional/technical jobs More lodging/hotel 2017 Crozet Community Survey \m 36 Q: Please indicate how important itis that new jobs in c- : ch of the i5c./lowing industries come to the Crozet area? All numbers are percents Office/Professional High tech Manufacturing/Light industrial 14 Very important 2017 Crozet Community Survey 46 40 35 1, 30 Somewhat important 37 Not very important 2 27 21 Not important at all Q: Below is a list of recreational opportunities that could be created g enhanced in Crozet. For each, please indicate hoer important it is to � All numbers are percents Greenways and walking trails Natural areas and open spaces Park space for organized youth sports Outdoor event and performance space The county park at Old Trail (Western Park) Very important 2017 Crozet Community Survey Somewhat important M. Not very important 26_5 Not important at all a Q: Below is a list of education issues in Crozet Pled how important each is to yo All numbers are percents Increasing local school capacity Managing local school capacity 2017 Crozet Community Survey O- 39 Not very important 25 Not important at all