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Introduction to Envision Venice:
Executive Summary

Envision Venice is the city of Venice’s Comprehensive Plan Update process. Based on input gathered from citizens, the city is developing a plan to achieve the city’s vision. This Web site contains information about the city’s future planning goals in a clear, easy-to-read format.

The proposed goal, objectives, and policies and supporting data and analysis are provided within in each chapter page.

DCA Notice of Intent/Statement of Intent

Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan Update
DCA Transmittal Documentation
June 8, 2010-Ord. No. 2010-08

Final Version Goals, Objectives and Policies Data & Analysis
Legislative Version Goals, Objectives and Policies Data & Analysis
Letters of Correspondence

Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan Adoption Hearing
2nd Reading
June 8, 2010

Page replacements for Comprehensive Plan
Volume I: GOPs
Original Document Dated June 8, 2010
[In response to 1st Reading, May 25, 2010]

Chapter
Volume 1: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design (No Maps)
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination
6. School Concurrency and Facilities Element 1-Public School Facilities
Appendices A
B
C
D
Maps
2030 Future Land Use Map
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Southern Gateway)
Plan Area D (Island Professional)
Plan Area E (City Center)
Plan Area F (North Gateway)
Plan Area G (Seaboard)
Plan Area H (East Gateway)
Plan Area I (South Laurel)
Plan Area J (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area K (Knights Trail)
Plan Area L (Gene Green)

JPA Overview
JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

Special Area Map (VOTI)
Special Area Map (VRMC)
Special Area Map (VRMC Core Campus)
Special Area Map (VRMC Medical Campus)

Future Traffic Circulation Map
Roadway Lanes
Roadway Jurisdiction
Level of Service (LOS) Standards
Evacuation Routes
Major Trip Generators
Transit Connectivity
Bicycle Connectivity
Sidewalk Connectivity
Trail Connectivity

Page replacements for May 11, 2010 City Council packets

Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan
Public Meeting

May 11, 2010

Chapter
Volume 1: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design (No Maps)
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination
6. School Concurrency and Facilities Element 1-Public School Facilities
Appendices A
B
C
Maps
2030 Future Land Use Map
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Southern Gateway)
Plan Area D (Island Professional)
Plan Area E (City Center)
Plan Area F (North Gateway)
Plan Area G (Seaboard)
Plan Area H (East Gateway)
Plan Area I (South Laurel)
Plan Area J (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area K (Knights Trail)
Plan Area L (Gene Green)

JPA Overview
JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)

JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

Special Area Map (VOTI)
Special Area Map (VRMC)
Special Area Map (VRMC Core Campus)
Special Area Map (VRMC Medical Campus)

Future Traffic Circulation Map
Roadway Lanes
Roadway Jurisdiction
Level of Service (LOS) Standards
Evacuation Routes
Major Trip Generators
Transit Connectivity
Bicycle Connectivity
Sidewalk Connectivity
Trail Connectivity

April 27, 2010 City Council Meeting

Introduction and Technical Memorandums

January 26, 2010 City Council Workshop

Introduction and Technical Memos  

January 12, 2010 City Council Workshop

Introduction and Technical Memorandums

Florida Department of Community Affairs

Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report

Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan
Transmittal to DCA
August 25, 2009

DCA Transmittal Letter
Public School Facilities Element Correspondence
Public School Facilities Element Ordinance 2009-01
Transmittal Hearing Notice and Sign-In
Review Agency Transmittal Letters

Chapter
Volume 1: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Volume 2: Data and Analysis
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design (No Maps)
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
Element 1-Future Land Use and Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterway Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination
Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination
Element 3-Plan Making
Appendices Architectural Styles
Glossary of Terms
Ch 1-Appendix A JPA/ISB Agreement
Ch 1-Appendix B 2000 Census Letter
Ch 1-Appendix C Comparison Tables
Ch 3-Appendix A Venice Facility Inv.
Ch 5-Appendix A Res. No. 2008-21
Ch 5-Appendix B Capital Projects FY2008-2013
Ch 5-Appendix C Policy Matrix/Work Program Strategies
Maps
Future Land Use Map
Future Land Use Map (a)
Future Land Use Map (b)
Future Land Use Map (c)
Future Circulation Map
Special Area Map (VOTI)
Special Area Map (VRMC)
Special Area Map (VRMC Core Campus)
Special Area Map (VRMC Medical Campus)
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Southern Gateway)
Plan Area D (Island Professional)
Plan Area E (City Center)
Plan Area F (North Gateway)
Plan Area G (Seaboard)
Plan Area H (East Gateway)
Plan Area I (South Laurel)
Plan Area J (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area K (Knights Trail)
Plan Area L (Gene Green)

JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)


Comprehensive Plan Update Transmittal Hearing

July 28, 2009

Technical Memorandum

July 2009
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan

Chapter
Goals, Objectives, and Policies (PDF)
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships & Coordination Element
Maps
Future Land Use Map
Future Circulation Map
Special Area Map (VOTI)
Special Area Map (VRMC)
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Southern Gateway)
Plan Area D (Island Professional)
Plan Area E (City Center)
Plan Area F (North Gateway)
Plan Area G (Seaboard)
Plan Area H (East Gateway)
Plan Area I (South Laurel)
Plan Area J (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area K (Knights Trail)
Plan Area L (Gene Green)

JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

May 18, 2009

Introduction
Technical Memorandum

Draft No. 5 (April 2009)
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan

Chapter
Goals, Objectives, and Policies (PDF)
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships & Coordination Element
Maps
Future Land Use Map
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Beach)
Plan Area D (South Gateway)
Plan Area E (Island Professional)
Plan Area F (City Center)
Plan Area G (North Gateway)
Plan Area H (Seaboard)
Plan Area I (East Gateway)
Plan Area J (South Laurel)
Plan Area K (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area L (Knights Trail)

JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

Draft No. 4 (February 2009)
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan

Chapter
Goals, Objectives, and Policies (PDF)
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships & Coordination Element
Maps
Future Land Use Map
Future Traffic Circulation
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Beach)
Plan Area D (South Gateway)
Plan Area E (Island Professional)
Plan Area F (City Center)
Plan Area G (North Gateway)
Plan Area H (Seaboard)
Plan Area I (East Gateway)
Plan Area J (South Laurel)
Plan Area K (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area L (Knights Trail)
Plan Area M (Gene Green)

JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

Draft No. 3 (September 2008)
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan

Chapter
Goals, Objectives, and Policies (PDF)
Goals, Objectives, and Policies (Word .doc)
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
Maps
Future Land Use Map
Plan Area A (Tarpon)
Plan Area B (Heritage)
Plan Area C (Beach)
Plan Area D (South Gateway)
Plan Area E (Island Professional)
Plan Area F (City Center)
Plan Area G (North Gateway)
Plan Area H (Seaboard)
Plan Area I (East Gateway)
Plan Area J (South Laurel)
Plan Area K (Shakett Creek)
Plan Area L (Knights Trail)
Plan Area M (Gene Green)

JPA Area 1 (Rustic Rd)
JPA Area 2a (Auburn Rd to I-75)
JPA Area 2b (I-75 to Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 3 (Border Rd to Myakka)
JPA Area 4 (Venice Myakka River)
JPA Area 5 (S Venice Ave)
JPA Area 6 (Laurel Mixed Use)
JPA Area 7 (Pinebrook Rd)
JPA Area 8 (Auburn Rd)
JPA Area 9a (Jacaranda Blvd)
JPA Area 9b (Border Rd Curry Creek)
JPA Area 10 (Laurel Oaks Rd)
JPA Area 11 (Gulf Coast Blvd)

Draft No. 2 (June 2008)
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan

Chapter
Volume 1: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Volume 2: Data and Analysis
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
 
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
 
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-Emergency Management
 
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
 
5. Other Items Future Land Use Map
Future Land Use Map Designations and Density Ranges
Defining Building Height
 

Draft No. 1 (December 2007)
Envision Venice Comprehensive Plan
Department of Community Affairs Transmittal Version

Chapter
Volume 1: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Volume 2: Data and Analysis
1. Land Use and Development Element 1-Future Land Use & Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
Element 1-Future Land Use and Design
Element 2-Housing and Neighborhood Development
Element 3-Community Character and Historic Resources
2. Transportation and Community Connectivity Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
Element 1-Transportation Infrastructure and Service Standards
Element 2-Community Linkages and Design
3. Public Services and Infrastructure Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-School Concurrency and Facilities
Element 4-Emergency Management
Element 1-Utilities
Element 2-Public Facilities and Properties
Element 3-School Concurrency and Facilities
Element 4-Emergency Management
4. Environment Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterfront Management
Element 1-Parks and Public Spaces
Element 2-Conservation and Open Space
Element 3-Coastal and Waterway Management
5. Plan Implementation Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination
Element 1-Capital Improvements
Element 2-Regional Partnerships and Coordination



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