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City of Quinlan Comprehensive PlanCPAC: FINAL REVIEW| OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today’s Agenda• Project Update

• Review of the Implementation Chapter

• Open House Poll Results

• Online Survey Results

• Recommendations Exercise

• Wrap Up and Moving Forward

Project Update

Plan OutlineCommunity Snapshot

Implementation

Visioning

Land Use Plan

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 6

EXLU, FLUP, Growth Management, Development Standards

Population and Demographic Trends

Input Process, Vision Statement, Goals

Implementation Actions

Public Facilities and ServicesChapter 4

Chapter 5

Transportation, Drainage, Water/Wastewater, City Facilities

Economic Development StrategyEconomic Profile, Strategies/Initiatives,

Five-Year Timeline

Implementation Review

Regulatory MechanismsHow is the Plan utilized on a day-to-day basis?◦ Zoning regulations

◦ Subdivision regulations

Annual ReviewAnnual reviews should evaluate the following:

• The City’s progress in implementing the Plan

• Changes in conditions that form the basis of the Plan

• Community support for the Plan's goals, objectives, and recommendations

• Changes in State laws

Comprehensive Review• Conduct every 5-10 years

• The creation of a citizen committee is encouraged

• Input should be sought after from:

▪ Property owners

▪ Neighborhood groups

▪ City leaders

▪ Stakeholders

▪ Developers

Implementation MatrixRecommendation

When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Future Land Use

Recommendation LU1: Use the Land Use Plan in the Decision-Making Process City StaffZoning

Ordinance


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Growth Management

Recommendation LU2: Provide Utility Services Only within the City and CCN to

Encourage Voluntary Annexation

City Staff and

City CouncilCity Policy

Recommendation LU3: Consider Modifications to the Existing CCNCity Staff and

City CouncilCity Policy

Recommendation LU4: Identify Financial Incentives to Encourage Voluntary

Annexation

City Staff, City

Council, and

QEDC

Study and

Evaluation


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Development Standards

Recommendation LU5: Develop and Adopt an Engineering Design Criteria

Manual

City Staff, P&Z,

and City CouncilCity Policy

Recommendation LU6: Update Nonresidential Development StandardsCity Staff, P&Z,

and City Council

Zoning

Ordinance

Recommendation LU7: Update Residential Development StandardsCity Staff, P&Z,

and City Council

Zoning

Ordinance


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Identity and Walkability Elements

Recommendation LU8: Plan for Entryway and Branding Elements to Identify

the City

City Staff and

City Council

Capital

Improvement

Plan

Recommendation LU9: Plan for Pedestrian and Street Design EnhancementsCity Staff and

City Council

Capital

Improvement

Plan


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Neighborhood Strategies

Recommendation LU10: Implement Appropriate Neighborhood Preservation,

Restoration, and Rehabilitation Strategies

City Staff, P&Z,

and City CouncilCity Policy


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Transportation Recommendations

Recommendation PF-T1: Recommended Thoroughfare Network City Staff

Capital

Improvement

Plan and Plat

Review

Recommendation PF-T2: Recommended Network Additions and Amendments City Staff

Capital

Improvement

Plan and Plat

Review

Recommendation PF-T3: Reduce Functional Classification on Main Street (SH

276) to a Boulevard SectionCity Staff

City Policy

and Capital

Improvement

Plan


When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Drainage Recommendations

Recommendation PF-D1: Adoption of Drainage Design StandardsCity Staff and

City Council

Adoption of

Standards

Recommendation PF-D2: Creation of a Stormwater Master PlanCity Staff or

Consultant

Plan

Development

Recommendation PF-D3: Implementation of a Stormwater Utility Fee City CouncilAdoption of

Fee

Implementation Matrix

Recommendation

When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

Water and Wastewater Recommendations

Recommendation PF-W1: Plan for Water System Upgrades and New FacilitiesCity Staff and

City Council

Capital

Improvement

Plan

Recommendation PF-W2: Plan for Wastewater System Upgrades and New

Facilities

City Staff and

City Council

Capital

Improvement

Plan

Implementation Matrix

Recommendation

When?

Who? How?Short-

Term

Long-

Term

On-

Going

City Facilities Recommendations

Recommendation PF-CF1: New City Hall Facility City Council

Capital

Improvement

Plan or Bond

Election

Recommendation PF-CF2: Paid Fire Department Staff City Council General Fund

Recommendation PF-CF3: Evaluate Opportunities to Improve ISO RatingCity Staff and

P&ZCity Policy

Recommendation PF-CF4: Animal Control and Shelter Services City Council General Fund

Recommendation PF-CF5: Include the Identified Needs of Each Department in

a Multi-Year Prioritization and Funding PlanCity Staff City Policy

Recommendation PF-CF6: Improved Cellular Phone and Internet Services City Staff City Policy

Economic Development RecommendationsRecommendation ED-1: Develop necessary resources.

Recommendation ED-2: Take training to raise productivity levels.

Recommendation ED-3: Adopt needed plans, policies, and procedures.

Recommendation ED-4: Identify redevelopment and enhancement opportunities.

Recommendation ED-5: Increase marketing activities.

Recommendation ED-6: Actively engage allies and stakeholders.

Recommendation ED-7: Target retail and professional services.

Recommendation ED-8: Evaluate opportunities for a business park.

Recommendation ED-9: Communicate the activities and successes of the Quinlan Economic Development Corporation.

Recommendation ED-10: Develop appropriate infrastructure to support business development.

Recent Community Input

Reviewing the InputWhen reviewing the recent input,consider the following:

• Does the input reflect therecommendations outlined in the Plan?

• Are there recommendations that are missing?

Open House Poll | Results1. How long have you lived in Quinlan or the surrounding area?

Responses

Answer Choice Percent Count

Less than 1 year 6.25% 1

1-5 years 0.00% 0

6-10 years 18.75% 3

More than 10 years 75.00% 12

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Less than 1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years More than 10years

Open House Poll | Results2. In order to improve existing neighborhoods, should the City focus on code enforcement?

Responses


Yes 87.50% 14

No 12.50% 2

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results3. In order to improve existing neighborhoods, should the City work to address missing sidewalks?

Responses


Yes 68.75% 11

No 12.50% 2

Not sure 18.75% 3

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results4. In order to improve existing neighborhoods, should the City focus on adding curb and gutter to existing residential roads?

Responses


Yes 76.47% 13

No 11.76% 2

Not sure 11.76% 2

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results5. In order to improve existing neighborhoods, should the City focus on removing dilapidated structures?

Responses


Yes 94.44% 17

No 5.56% 1

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

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40.00%

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90.00%

100.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results6. How important is it to regulate the design of single-family homes?

Responses


Important 61.11% 11

Not important 33.33% 6

Not sure 5.56% 1

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

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60.00%

70.00%

Important Not important Not sure

Open House Poll | Results7. As Quinlan grows, are low-density rural lots appropriate in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 55.56% 10

No 33.33% 6

Not sure 11.11% 2

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results7. As Quinlan grows, are low-density rural lots appropriate in Quinlan?

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Yes No Not sure

Consider:Roughly 45% of participants felt low-density lots were not appropriate or were not sure.

Open House Poll | Results8. As Quinlan grows, are large homes on small lots appropriate in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 47.06% 8

No 47.06% 8

Not sure 5.88% 1

0.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results8. As Quinlan grows, are large homes on small lots appropriate in Quinlan?

0.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Consider:Roughly half of all participants felt that it was not appropriate to allow for large homes on small lots.

Open House Poll | Results9. As Quinlan grows, are small homes on small lots appropriate in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 55.56% 10

No 38.89% 7

Not sure 5.56% 1

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results9. As Quinlan grows, are small homes on small lots appropriate in Quinlan?

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Consider:Over 40% of participants felt that it was not appropriate or were unsure.

Open House Poll | Results10. As Quinlan grows, are medium to high density lots appropriate in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 52.94% 9

No 47.06% 8

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results10. As Quinlan grows, are medium to high density lots appropriate in Quinlan?

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Yes No Not sure

Consider:Roughly half of all participants felt that it was not appropriate to allow for medium to high density lots.

Open House Poll | Results11. As Quinlan grows, are accessory dwelling units appropriate in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 58.82% 10

No 29.41% 5

Not sure 11.76% 2

0.00%

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60.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results12. Should the City increase regulations to improve the appearance of businesses?

Responses


Yes, but only along key corridors 17.65% 3

Yes, including everywhere in the

City76.47% 13

No 5.88% 1

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

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80.00%

Yes, but onlyalong keycorridors

Yes, includingeverywhere in

the City

No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results12. Should the City increase regulations to improve the appearance of businesses?

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Yes, but onlyalong keycorridors

Yes, includingeverywhere in

the City

No Not sure

Consider:About 80% of participants felt that nonresidential regulations should be enforced Citywide.

Open House Poll | Results13. Which type of landscaping do you prefer?

Responses


Lush, colorful landscaping 33.33% 6

Drought-tolerant xeroscaping 55.56% 10

Not sure 11.11% 2

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Lush, colorfullandscaping

Drought-tolerantxeroscaping

Not sure

Open House Poll | Results13. Which type of landscaping do you prefer?

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Lush, colorfullandscaping

Drought-tolerantxeroscaping

Not sure

Consider:A significant portion of participants preferred drought-tolerant xeroscaping(see picture below).

Open House Poll | Results14. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow and/or require landscaped walkways?

Responses


Yes 44.44% 8

No 33.33% 6

Not sure 22.22% 4

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results14. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow and/or require landscaped walkways?

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Consider:Most participants felt it was not appropriate or were unsure.

Open House Poll | Results15. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow for unlandscaped walkways?

Responses


Yes 66.67% 12

No 27.78% 5

Not sure 5.56% 1

0.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results16. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow and/or require landscaped parking islands?

Responses


Yes 76.47% 13

No 23.53% 4

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

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40.00%

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results17. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow for unlandscaped parking lots?

Responses


Yes 41.18% 7

No 58.82% 10

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

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60.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results18. Is it appropriate for parking standards to allow for structured parking garages?

Responses


Yes 64.71% 11

No 35.29% 6

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

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70.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results19. In order to improve Downtown Quinlan, should the appearance of City Hall be improved?

Responses


Yes 70.59% 12

No 23.53% 4

Not sure 5.88% 1

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results20. In order to continue to improve walkability Downtown, should a landscaped median be constructed?

Responses


Yes 61.11% 11

No 33.33% 6

Not sure 5.56% 1

0.00%

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70.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results21. In order to continue to improve walkability Downtown, should enhanced crosswalks be constructed?

Responses


Yes 77.78% 14

No 11.11% 2

Not sure 11.11% 2

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Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results22. In order to continue to improve walkability Downtown, should utility lines be buried?

Responses


Yes 77.78% 14

No 22.22% 4

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

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80.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results23. In order to continue to improve walkability Downtown, should new sidewalks be extended on either side?

Responses


Yes 76.47% 13

No 17.65% 3

Not sure 5.88% 1

0.00%

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20.00%

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60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results24. In order to encourage new businesses and create jobs, should the City extend services with voluntary annexation?

Responses


Yes 70.59% 12

No 29.41% 5

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

Yes No Not sure

Open House Poll | Results25. How important to you is it that the City promote improved internet and cellular services?

Responses


Important 89.47% 17

Not important 10.53% 2

Not sure 0.00% 0

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

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90.00%

Important Not important Not sure

Online Survey | Results

Online Survey | Results1. Which best describes you? (Check all that apply)

Responses

Answer Choice Percent

I live in Quinlan. 38.76%

I work and/or go to school in Quinlan. 28.23%

I live near Quinlan, but not in the City

Limits.51.67%

None of the above 1.44%

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30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

I live inQuinlan.

I work and/orgo to schoolin Quinlan.

I live nearQuinlan, but

not in theCity Limits.

None of theabove

Online Survey | Results2. Which of the following age groups do you belong to?

Responses


Less than 18 years 0.00%

18-30 years 12.44%

31-45 years 35.89%

46-60 years 30.62%

61-75 years 19.62%

Over 75 years 1.44%0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

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20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

Less than18 years

18-30years

31-45years

46-60years

61-75years

Over 75years

Online Survey | Results3. How long have you lived in Quinlan or the surrounding area?

Responses


Less than 1 year 1.46%

1-5 years 18.93%

6-10 years 12.62%

More than 10 years 66.99%

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Less than 1year

1-5 years 6-10 years More than10 years

Online Survey | Results4. What are the greatest issues facing Quinlan today? (Check all that apply)

Responses


Limited housing variety 36.84%

Unattractive appearance 53.59%

Lack of retail, office, and commercial

areas41.63%

Lack of employment 44.02%

Lack of activities 55.02%

Roadway condition 48.80%

Crime 32.54%

Stray animals 36.36%

Traffic 71.77%

Other (please specify) 16.27%

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Online Survey | Results5. What is Quinlan’s greatest opportunity?

Responses

Answer Choice PercentFurther enhancing the downtown

area7.84%

Adding more retail shops 11.76%

Expanding and improving parks and

trails4.90%

Arts, culture, and tourism 2.94%

Increasing housing variety and

improving existing neighborhoods27.94%

Preserving the rural character 11.76%

Improving existing infrastructure 15.20%

Improving police services 3.43%

Improving fire services 2.94%


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Online Survey | Results6. How would you rate Quinlan’s existing neighborhoods?

Responses


Excellent 0.96%

Good 16.75%

Fair 56.46%

Poor 22.49%

Other (please specify) 3.35%0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

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50.00%

60.00%

Excellent Good Fair Poor Other(pleasespecify)

Online Survey | Results7. Would you support the City increasing code enforcement efforts and/or providing housing incentives to improve existing neighborhoods?

Responses


Yes 75.85%

No 5.80%

No opinion 12.08%


10.00%

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70.00%

80.00%

Yes No No opinion Other (pleasespecify)

Online Survey | Results8. Are sidewalks, walking trails, and bike paths amenities that the City should pursue?

Responses


Yes 63.94%

No 15.38%

No opinion 14.90%


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Online Survey | Results9. How would you rate the appearance of Quinlan’s City Hall?

Responses


Excellent 6.70%

Good 44.50%

Fair38.28%

Poor 8.13%


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Online Survey | Results10. How would you rate cellular phone and internet services in Quinlan?

Responses


Excellent 1.45%

Good 14.49%

Fair 20.29%

Poor 53.62%

Other (please specify) 10.14% 0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%


Online Survey | Results11. Should the City provide incentives to encourage voluntary annexation and grow the City?

Responses


Yes 56.19%

No 18.56%

No opinion 23.20%


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Online Survey | Results12. Should the City enhance the appearance of businesses along SH 276 and SH 34?

Responses


Yes 82.38%

No 5.70%

No opinion 7.25%


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Online Survey | Results13. As Downtown Quinlan improves and develops, what types of amenities would you visit the area for? (Check all that apply)

Responses


Restaurants 89.18%

Boutique shops 43.30%

Nightlife 37.63%

Museums 20.10%

Art galleries 18.04%

Movie theaters 62.89%


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Online Survey | Results14. With the eventual construction of the SH 276 bypass, should Main Street continue to be improved upon in in order to promote Downtown and make it more walkable?

Responses


Yes 82.29%

No 6.25%

No opinion 8.85%


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Online Survey | Results15. As Quinlan grows, should Main Street be extended east of SH-34 to provide room for more businesses?

Responses


Yes 67.01%

No 12.89%

No opinion 16.49%


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Online Survey | Results16. How would you rate the stormwater drainage systems in Quinlan?

Responses


Excellent 1.56%

Good 22.92%

Fair 47.40%

Poor 21.88%

Other (please specify) 6.25% 0.00%

5.00%

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Online Survey | Results17. Would you support a stormwater utility fee in order to improve the drainage systems in Quinlan?

Responses


Yes 14.43%

Maybe, depending on the

fee61.86%

No 17.53%


10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

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70.00%

Yes Maybe,dependingon the fee

No Other (pleasespecify)

Online Survey | Results18. As the City grows, would you support the establishment of an animal control department and shelter?

Responses


Yes 82.90%

Maybe, depending on the fee 3.63%

No 7.25%


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90.00%

Yes Maybe,dependingon the fee

No Other (pleasespecify)

Online Survey | Results19. As the City grows, would you support the establishment of a paid fire department?

Responses


Yes 87.05%

No 6.74%


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Yes No Other (pleasespecify)

Online Survey | Results20. Lastly, any other comments, suggestions, or ideas are welcome. Thank you!

Recurring Themes:• Improve traffic

• Improve internet options

• Provide more activities for kids

• More restaurant options

• Improve neighborhood quality through enhanced appearance and clean up initiatives (code enforcement)

Online Survey | Takeaways

Key Takeaways:• Need more activities/amenities for kids and families.

• Need more internet options in the City and that current services perform

poorly.

• Need more restaurant options in the City.

• Most agreed that increasing code enforcement efforts and/or providing

housing incentives will improve existing housing.

Online Survey | Takeaways (Continued)

Key Takeaways:• Business appearance should be enhanced on major corridors, including

those in Downtown Quinlan.

• Main Street should eventually be extended west of SH 34.

• An animal control department and paid fire department should be

planned for as the City grows.

• Poor stormwater drainage was not considered a major problem but was

identified in certain areas of the City.

Recommendations Exercise

Recommendations ExerciseTakeaway #1: Quinlan’s proximity to Lake Tawakoni and the DFW metroplex

should be leveraged to promote economic development.

• LU-1: Use the Land Use Plan in the Decision-Making Process

• ED-3: Adopt needed plans, policies, and procedures.

• ED-5: Increase marketing activities.

• ED-6: Actively engage allies and stakeholders.

• ED-7: Target retail and professional services.

• ED-8: Evaluate opportunities for a business park.


Takeaway #2: Adding quality jobs in Quinlan is crucial to allow for families

and future generations to live here.


• ED-2: Take training to raise productivity levels.


• ED-4: Identify redevelopment and enhancement opportunities.


• ED-8: Evaluate opportunities for a business park.

• ED-10: Develop appropriate infrastructure to support business

development.


Takeaway #3: More retail and entertainment amenities are needed within

the City.


• PF-T1: Implement Recommended Thoroughfare Network

• PF-T2: Recommended Network Additions and Amendments

• PF-T3: Reduce Functional Classification on Main Street (SH 276) to a

Boulevard Section





Takeaway #4: Infrastructure should be improved and maintained to better

manage traffic and flooding.



• PF-T3: Reduce Functional Classification on Main Street (SH 276) to a

Boulevard Section

• PF-D1: Adoption of Drainage Design Standards

• PF-D2: Creation of a Stormwater Master Plan

• PF-D3: Implementation of a Stormwater Utility Fee


Takeaway #5: Support for a Downtown District.


• LU-6: Update Nonresidential Development Standards

• LU-8: Plan for Entryway and Branding Elements to Identify the City

• LU-9: Plan for Pedestrian and Street Design Enhancements

• PF-T3: Reduce Functional Classification on Main Street (SH 276) to a Boulevard

Section




• ED-10: Develop appropriate infrastructure to support business development.


Takeaway #6: Support for connecting floodplains and open spaces with

trails.


• LU-9: Plan for Pedestrian and Street Design Enhancements

• LU-10: Implement Appropriate Neighborhood Preservation,

Restoration, and Rehabilitation Strategies




Takeaway #7: More north-south connectivity is needed for the vehicular

network.




Takeaway #8: Better infrastructure, code enforcement, and regulations are

needed to improve Quinlan.• LU-5: Develop and Adopt an Engineering Design Criteria Manual

• LU-6: Update Nonresidential Development Standards

• LU-7: Update Residential Development Standards

• LU-10: Implement Appropriate Neighborhood Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation

Strategies



• PF-D1: Adoption of Drainage Design Standards

• PF-D2: Creation of a Stormwater Master Plan

• PF-D3: Implementation of a Stormwater Utility Fee

• PF-W1: Plan for Water System Upgrades and New Facilities

• PF-W2: Plan for Wastewater System Upgrades and New Facilities


Takeaway #9: It is acceptable for the City to limit the extension of services

to individuals outside its jurisdiction in order to encourage voluntary

annexation and allow Quinlan to grow.

• LU-2: Provide Utility Services Only within the City and CCN to

Encourage Voluntary Annexation

• LU-3: Consider Modifications to the Existing CCN

• LU-4: Identify Financial Incentives to Encourage Voluntary Annexation

Moving Forward

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CPAC: Finalize Draft

Community Open House

Online Survey

QEDC/CPAC: Economic Development

CPAC: Public Facilities and Services

CPAC: Visioning and Land Use

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