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Twenty-twenty Vision



Kanawha County

Comprehensive Plan

Revised 2014


A Comprehensive Development Plan for

Kanawha County, West Virginia
June 2014


Contents

Acknowledgements 1

Kanawha County Commission (2014) 1

Kanawha County Planning Commission (2014) 1

Comprehensive Plan Committee 1

Community Planning & Development Staff (2014) 1

B-C-K-P Regional Intergovernmental Council (2014) 1

Masood Akhtar, Transportation Engineer 1

Executive Summary 2

Central Mission 2



Central Mission 2

Public Review and Comment 2



Public Review and Comment 2

Completion of the 2014 Updated Vision Comprehensive Plan 3



Completion of the 2014 Updated Vision Comprehensive Plan 3

Recommendations 6

Arts & Culture 6



Arts & Culture 6

Building, Housing, & Development 6



Building, Housing, & Development 6

Transportation 7



Transportation 7

Economic Development 8



Economic Development 8

Education & Training 9



Education & Training 9

Farms & Agriculture 10



Farms & Agriculture 10

Human & Family Services 10



Human & Family Services 10

Natural Resources, Environment & Conservation 11



Natural Resources, Environment & Conservation 11

Planning, Management & Governance 11



Planning, Management & Governance 11

Public Health, Fitness & Safety 12



Public Health, Fitness & Safety 12

Public Health and Physical Fitness 12

Public Health and Physical Fitness 12

Public Safety and Emergency Services 12

Public Safety and Emergency Services 12

Recreation, Entertainment & Tourism 13



Recreation, Entertainment & Tourism 13

Utilities & Infrastructure 14



Utilities & Infrastructure 14

Development and Organization of the Comprehensive Plan 15

Plan Organization 15



Plan Organization 15

Legislative Guidance 16



Legislative Guidance 16

Citizen Participation 17



Citizen Participation 17

2014 Updated Vision Comprehensive Plan for Kanawha County, West Virginia 18

Arts & Culture 19



Arts & Culture 19

Vision 19

Mission 19

Goals, Objectives and Strategies 19

Discussion of Arts & Culture Issues in Kanawha County 19

Summary of Recommendations 20

Building, Housing, & Development 21



Building, Housing, & Development 21

Vision 21

Mission 21

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 21

Discussion of Building, Housing & Development Issues in Kanawha County 23

Development Patterns 23

Residential 23

Residential 23

Commercial 23

Commercial 23

Industrial 24

Industrial 24

Agricultural 24

Agricultural 24

Barren Land 24

Barren Land 24

Forest Land 24

Forest Land 24

Topography 24

Subdivision Regulations 25

Rules and Regulations 25

Rules and Regulations 25

Final Report 26

Final Report 26

Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 26

Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 26

Development within a Subdivision Plan 26

Development within a Subdivision Plan 26

Land Redevelopment Plans 26

Land Redevelopment Plans 26

Urban Services in Rural Areas 28

Urban Services in Rural Areas 28

Water and Sewer Service Related to Developments Planning 28

Water and Sewer Service Related to Developments Planning 28

Subdivision Regulations 29

Streetscape Design and Construction 29

Stormwater Management Guidelines and Requirements 30

Special Area Plans 30

Neighborhood Plans 33

Gateways 34

Scenic Highway Corridors 34

Design Principles 35

Landmarks 35

Neighborhood Conservation 35

Tree Protection 35

Landscaping 35

Public Art 36

Historic Preservation 36

Historic Preservation Ordinance 36

Housing 37



Summary of Recommendations 37

Transportation 37



Transportation 37

Vision 38

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 38

Discussion of Transportation Issues in Kanawha County 39

Highway System 40

Existing Conditions 40

Existing Conditions 40

Existing and Projected Deficiencies 41

Existing and Projected Deficiencies 41

Highway Recommendations 42

Highway Recommendations 42

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 45

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 45

Public Transportation 45

The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KVRTA) System 45

The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KVRTA) System 45

Other Services 47

Other Services 47

Air Service 48

Plans and Recommendations 49

Plans and Recommendations 49

Rail Transportation 50

Freight Rail 50

Freight Rail 50

Passenger Rail 51

Passenger Rail 51

Rail Deficiencies 51

Rail Deficiencies 51

River Transportation and Port Facilities 52

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 52

Current Initiatives 52

Current Initiatives 52

Summary of Recommendations 53

Economic Development 55



Economic Development 55

Vision 55

Mission 55

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 55

Discussion of Economic Development Issues in Kanawha County 57

Economic Development Organizations 57

Economic Development Initiatives 58

Business Retention and Expansion 58



Summary of Recommendations 61

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61

Education & Training 62



Education & Training 62

Vision 62

Mission 62

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 62

Discussion of Education & Training Issues in Kanawha County 65

Summary of Recommendations 67

Farms & Agriculture 68



Farms & Agriculture 68

Vision 68

Mission 68

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 68

Discussion of Farm & Agriculture Issues in Kanawha County 68

Summary of Recommendations 68

Human and Family Services 70



Human and Family Services 70

Vision 70

Mission 70

Goals, Objectives, Strategies 70

Discussion of Human & Family Service Issues in Kanawha County 71

Summary of Recommendations 72

Natural Resources, Environment & Conservation 73



Natural Resources, Environment & Conservation 73

Vision 73

Mission 73

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 73

Discussion of Natural Resources, Environmental & Conservation Issues in Kanawha County 74

Flood Hazard Areas 74

Special Flood Hazard Areas 75

27.Brownfields 76



36.Summary of Recommendations 76

39.Planning, Management & Governance 78



39.Planning, Management & Governance 78

41.Vision 78

44.Mission 78

47.Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 78

50.Planning, Management & Governance 78

50.Planning, Management & Governance 78

84.Creating More Livable Communities 79

84.Creating More Livable Communities 79

89.Leadership 79

89.Leadership 79

117.Discussion of Planning, Management & Governance Issues in Kanawha County 80

121.Kanawha County Commission – Administration 80

129.Community Planning and Development 80

140.Regional Development Authority 81

144.Kanawha County Housing and Redevelopment Authority 81

148.Kanawha County Building Commission 81



152.Summary of Recommendations 81

153.Public Health, Fitness & Safety 82



153.Public Health, Fitness & Safety 82

155.Vision 82

159.Mission 82

163.Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 82

165.Public Health & Physical Fitness 82

165.Public Health & Physical Fitness 82

195.Public Safety & Emergency Services 83

195.Public Safety & Emergency Services 83

239.Discussion of Public Health, Fitness & Safety Issues in Kanawha County 84

251.Public Health and Wellness 84

268.Physical Fitness 85

285.Hospitals, Clinics, and Mental Health Centers 86

291.Emergency Ambulance and Medical Services 86

302.Enhanced 9-1-1 System Mapping and Addressing 87

311.Fire Protection and Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) 87

338.Law Enforcement 89

347.Air and Water Pollution 90

354.January 2014 Elk River Chemical Spill: 90



364.Summary of Recommendations 92

365.Public Health and Physical Fitness 92

365.Public Health and Physical Fitness 92

367.Public Safety and Emergency Services 92

367.Public Safety and Emergency Services 92

396.Recreation, Entertainment & Tourism 94



396.Recreation, Entertainment & Tourism 94

398.Vision 94

401.Mission 94

404.Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 94

416.Discussion of Recreation, Entertainment & Tourism Issues in Kanawha County 95

421. 96


423.Kanawha State Forest 97

436.Summary of Recommendations 97

437.Section-Utilities & Infrastructure 98



437.Section-Utilities & Infrastructure 98

439.Vision 98

443.Mission 98

447.Goals, Objectives, and Strategies 98

471.Discussion of Utility & Infrastructure Issues in Kanawha County 99

473.Public Water Supply 99

484.Public Wastewater Collection and Treatment 99

488.Public Service Districts 100



734.Summary of Recommendations 104

740.Funding Suggestions 105



740.Funding Suggestions 105

799.Action Plan 107



799.Action Plan 107

Note: 2014 plan update incorporates by reference to 2014 updated Technical Supplement, as prepared by the Regional Intergovernmental Council.

List Of Figures

Figure 1. Map of Kanawha County Page 4


Figure 2. Map of Kanawha County Proximity Page 5
Figure 3. Map of Population Density Page 21
Figure 4. Map of Cities &

Major Unincorporated Areas Page 31


Figure 5. Map of Highway Recommendations Page 42
Figure 6. Map of Major Highways Page 45
Figure 7. Map of Kanawha County Parks Page 90

Acknowledgements



Kanawha County Commission (2014)


Honorable W. Kent Carper, Commission President

Honorable Henry C. “Hoppy” Shores, Commissioner

Honorable Dave Hardy, Commissioner

Kanawha County Planning Commission (2014)


Jack Lavender, President

Kenneth Miller, Vice President

Robert Ritenour, Secretary

W. Kent Carper, Commissioner

Martin W. Castleberry, Commissioner

Jerry Childers, Commissioner

Pam Eder, Commissioner

Mark Shamblin, Commissioner

David Fletcher, Commissioner

Jean Gibson, Commissioner

Bobbie Howard, Commissioner

Barry Kemerer, Commissioner

S. K. Miller, Commissioner

Steve Reynolds, Commissioner

J.D. Stricklen, Commissioner



Comprehensive Plan Committee


Andrew Gunnoe, Chairman

John A. Luoni

Jerry Childers

S. K. Miller




Community Planning & Development Staff (2014)


Steve Neddo, Planning Director

Colt Sandoro, Deputy Planning Director

Debbie Robinson, Administrative Assistant

Joanna Keller, Administrative Assistant

Richard Milam, Litter Control Official

Amy King, Administrative Assistant

John Shelton, Code Official


B-C-K-P Regional Intergovernmental Council (2014)


Mark A. Felton, AICP, Executive Director

Dick Callaway, Chairman

Scott Ferry, Transportation Engineer

Doug Rice, Special Projects Manager

Masood Akhtar, Transportation Engineer

Terry Martin, Special Projects Manager



Executive Summary

2014 Updated Vision is a 2014 update and revision of the Twenty-Twenty Vision Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of Kanawha County, West Virginia. (Figure 1) (Figure 2) It has been developed in conformance with the guidelines and requirements cited in West Virginia State Code, Chapter 8A, Article 3, Section 1.
The current 2014 Updated Vision is an update of the Twenty-Twenty Vision. The Twenty-Twenty plan was designed to serve the needs of the community during a planning period of approximately 20 years. This plan will undergo an additional revision within 10 years (by 2024) or as needed.
The Comprehensive Plan is meant as a guide to assist officials with decisions about the future development of Kanawha County. It establishes countywide goals and recommends strategies to achieve those goals. It sets policy directions that will help design developmental tools such as subdivision regulations, transportation plans and options, and other future projected projects. It does not consist of legislative mandates or new ordinances.
Modern comprehensive planning can be defined as follows:

A systematic way of anticipating, causing, preventing, or monitoring change related to the provision of public and/or private facilities and programs. It is a continuous process of change in response to new social values, funding, lifestyle patterns, trends, technology, legislation, and availability of resources…




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