HOW DO YOU WANT THE COUNTY TO GROW? Planning and Community Development Department Planning Board April 9, 2015 What is a comprehensive Plan? How do you want the County to grow over the next 10 years? • Long range guide for making policy decisions • Evaluation of existing conditions • Analysis of historical trends giving future projections • Based on citizen input • Identifies tools to implement goals and objectives • Measurable and Living 2 What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d) Three elements to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan: Part 1: Community Assessment Part 2: Public Participation Part 3: Action Plan 3 What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d) Part 1: Community Assessment Report • Where are we? • Where are we going? Existing Conditions of 7 Planning Elements • Population • Housing • Economics • Transportation • Natural Resources • Community Services and Facilities • Land Use www.seattle.gov 4 What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d) Part 2: Public Participation • Survey • Public Input Meetings • Open Houses • Public Comment 5 What is a comprehensive Plan? (Cont’d) Part 3: Action Plan • Characterizes preferred growth strategy • Goals • Measureable Objectives 6 Where are we in the process? 7 Step Work Plan • Project Planning (Complete) • Community Assessment • Community Participation • Focus 2025 • Action Plan • Refine Plan/Adoption • Monitoring and Reporting 7 Acknowledgement Planning Board Members: • Maureen Copelof Housing and Community Services and Facilities • Wayne Hennie, Chair Population and Housing • Kris Hovey Economic Trends and Land Use • Mack McNeely Transportation and Land Use • Mark Tooley, Vice Chair Transportation, Natural Resources and Community Services and Facilities • Mike West Economic Trends and Community Services and Facilities • Jackie Whitmire Population and Natural Resources 8 Community Assessment Report Population Key Indicators • Total population • Growth rates • Gender • Age, Race, Ethnicity • Seasonal population 10 Population: Growth Transylvania County Population Growth and Growth Rates 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 ? 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1960 Population 16,372 % Change 1970 19,713 20.4% 1980 23,417 18.8% 1990 25,520 9.0% 2000 29,334 14.9% 2010 33,090 12.8% 2020 37,137 12.2% Source: US Census Bureau. NOTE: The average growth rate from 1990 to 2010 was 12.2%. 11 Population: Projections Population Projections Assumption base population 2010 = 33,090 YEAR 2020 2020 2020 2010 - 2020 PERCENT CHANGE 5% 10% 15% TOTAL POPULATION 34,745 36,399 38,054 YEAR 2020-2030 PERCENT CHANGE TOTAL POPULATION 2030 5% 36,482 2030 10% 38,219 2030 15% 39,956 2030 5% 38,219 2030 10% 40,039 2030 15% 41,859 2030 5% 39,956 2030 10% 41,859 2030 15% 43,762 Source: US Census Bureau (base population) 12 Population: Regional Growth Rates 2000-2010 Regional Growth Rates 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Buncombe Haywood Henderson Jackson Madison Transylvania Population 238,318 59,036 106,740 40,271 20,764 33,090 % Change 15.5% 9.3% 19.7% 21.6% 5.8% 12.8% Source: US Census Bureau 13 Population: Regional Comparison Regional Population Buncombe Henderson Rutherford Haywood Jackson Macon Transylvania Cherokee Madison Polk Swain Clay Graham 2013 Est. 2010 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 Source: US Census Bureau Quick Facts and SYNEVA Economics 14 Population: Township Population Township Boyd Brevard Cathey’s Creek Dunn’s Rock Eastatoe Gloucester Hogback Little River Total Brevard Rosman Transylvania County Township Population Distribution % Change % Change 1990 2000 2010 1990-2000 2000-2010 19% 10% 2,806 3,349 3,694 0% 12% 10,340 10,354 11,623 3,302 3,606 3,821 9% 6% 3,006 4,106 4,877 37% 19% 2,335 2,557 2,989 10% 17% 715 1,118 1,326 56% 19% 34% 12% 1,488 1,986 2,215 42% 18% 1,528 2,162 2,545 15% 13% 25,520 29,334 33,090 26% 12% 5,388 6,789 7,609 385 490 576 27% 18% Source: U.S. Census • Brevard and Rosman had 12% and 18% growth rates respectively • Dunn’s Rock and Gloucester Townships have highest growth rates 15 Population: Age Distribution Transylvania County Age Distribution AGE 0-4 5-19 20-44 45-59 60-74 75-Up Total Median Age 1990 1,430 5,205 8,414 4,187 4,472 1,812 25,520 38 2000 1,435 5,326 8,396 5,978 5,341 2,858 29,334 43 2010 1,517 5,267 8,147 6,953 7,303 3,903 33,090 49 % Change 1990-2000 6.1% 1.2% -3.2% 66.1% 63.3% 115.4% 29.7% 28.9% % Change 2000-2010 5.7% -1.1% -3.0% 16.3% 36.7% 36.6% 12.8% 14.0% Source: U.S. Census • Median age is 49 (43 in 2000) • 54% of County between ages 35 and 74 • 38% between 20 and 34 • 16% school age children 16 Population: Median Age Regional Comparison Median Age by County, State and US 60 50 40 30 20 37.2 49.6 36.3 40.8 43.3 45.4 47.8 48.8 49.1 37.4 44.3 45.6 48.1 40.6 42.5 10 2000 2010 0 Source: US Census 17 Population: Race and Ethnicity Transylvania County Race and Ethnicity Population 2000 % 2010 White 27,476 95% 30,577 Black or African American 1,235 4.3% 1,292 American Indian and Alaska Native 83 0.03% 95 Asian 111 0.04% 144 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 8 Some Other Race 92 0.03% 415 Two or More Races 330 1.12% 559 Total 29,334 99% 33,090 Hispanic or Latino 298 0.01% 964 % 92.4% 4.0% 0.3% 0.4% 0.0% 1.30% 1.7% 98% 3% Source: U.S. Census • 223% increase in Hispanic/Latino population 18 Population: Seasonal Population Transylvania County Seasonal Population 2000 2010 Census Population 29,334 33,090 Seasonal Population Total Population* % Increase 5,334 34,668 18% 6,956 40,046 21% Source: U.S. Census *These figures are based upon the percentage of households classified as "seasonal" by the U.S. Census multiplied by the average household size for that respective decade • 40,046 Total Population in 2010 (Census and Seasonal) • 30% seasonal population growth since 2000 19 Population Key Findings • The County’s population continues to grow, but forecast growth is • • • • • lower – probably closer to 1% per year. Looking out 20 years, the County’s census population could range from 36,500 to 44,000. Seasonal population (second and vacation homes) increases the total population to over 40,000. This represents a growth of 30% in the past 10 years. This does not include tourism, hotels, camps, and other short term vacationers. We are aging – now 49 (43 in 2000); (16% are school age). The Latino community has grown 223% since 2000. Regionally, Buncombe and Henderson Counties dominate. 20 Housing Key Indicators • Units, Occupancy, and Household size • Age and Type • Growth Rates • Sales, Values, and Foreclosures • Subdivisions 21 Housing: Residential Permits Brevard/Transylvania County New Single Family Residential Permits 350 289 300 250 241 233 236 200 152 10 Year Avg: 144 150 98 100 76 62 73 59 65 2013 2014 50 0 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Source: Transylvania County Building, Permitting and Enforcement Dept. 22 Housing: Age Transylvania County 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Year Structure Built Estimate Percentage Total housing units 19,163 100% Built 2010 or Later 87 0.5% Built 2000 to 2009 2,757 14.4% Built 1990 to 1999 3,561 18.6% Built 1980 to 1989 3,771 19.7% Built 1970 to 1979 3,789 19.8% Built 1960 to 1969 1,878 9.8% Built 1950 to 1959 1,451 7.6% Built 1940 to 1949 983 5.1% Built 1939 or earlier 886 4.6% Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates • 47% housing built prior to 1980 23 Housing: Unit Types Transylvania County Housing Type Estimates Housing Type Estimate Percentage Total Housing Units 19,163 100% Single Family 15,079 79% Multi-Family 1,295 7% Mobile Homes 2,784 15% Source: U.S. Census Bureau's 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 24 Housing: Sales and Foreclosures Source: ARHC Consolidated Plan 1995, 2000 and 2005. 2010 and 2013 Brevard Board of Realtors. Source: http://www.transylvaniacountyhomes.com/ Regional Foreclosures County Transylvania Buncombe Haywood Henderson Jackson Madison North Carolina 2005 67 653 178 297 131 53 42,827 2006 71 629 200 272 142 52 45,540 2007 87 680 304 263 212 62 49,488 2008 117 858 251 377 211 79 53,939 2009 139 1,160 378 544 415 132 60,249 2010 203 1,376 408 670 352 157 66,296 2011 167 1,218 364 550 279 109 53,232 2012 136 1,037 360 540 218 94 54,733 2014 2013 (As of 9/14) 114 39 796 410 261 141 449 223 256 144 80 38 45,132 25,139 Source: NC Court System Foreclosure Log: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/SRPlanning/Statistics/ • Annual sales now exceed sales in 2008 • Sales prices have dropped but are rising • Foreclosures have declined 25 Housing Key Findings • We are slowly emerging from the great recession of 2008. • New housing permits have increased, but are below the 10 year average. • House sales have increased but sale prices have yet to recover. • The County’s housing stock is aging – 47% is over 30 years old. • Single family homes account for 79% of the housing stock while manufactured homes represent 15%. 26 Economic Trends Key Indicators • Wages • Jobs and Industries • Tourism • Employers • Unemployment 27 Economic Trends Median Household Income 2009-2013 Henderson $44,815.00 Polk $44,745.00 Buncombe $44,713.00 Transylvania $41,781.00 Haywood $41,557.00 Clay $38,828.00 Madison $38,598.00 Macon Median Household Income 2009-2013 $37,892.00 Jackson $36,951.00 Rutherford $36,334.00 Swain $36,094.00 Cherokee $34,432.00 Graham $33,903.00 $- $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00 Source: U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts 28 Economic Trends 10-Year Change in Sources of Per Capita Income – Transylvania County (Inflation Adjusted) 29 Economic Trends Per Capita Income $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Buncombe Haywood Henderson Jackson Madison Transylvania NC 1990 $17,731 $15,087 $18,155 $13,419 $12,627 $16,409 $17,246 2000 $20,384 $18,554 $21,110 $17,582 $16,076 $20,767 $20,307 2010 $25,665 $24,233 $26,061 $20,228 $18,792 $23,939 $24,745 2013 $26,159 $24,536 $25,670 $21,014 $19,902 $23,757 $25,284 Source: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk 30 Economic Trends Average Annual Wage by Industry $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 1990 2000 2010 2014 Construct. Manuf. Trans & Utilities Wholesale Retail $16,396 $25,456 $30,784 $33,020 $33,598 $45,657 $36,296 $38,064 $24,249 $33,974 $37,960 $51,896 $26,567 $37,420 $49,036 $45,552 $10,917 $18,474 $20,696 $21,528 Finance/ Real Estate $17,732 $29,399 $35,152 $44,824 Services Gov. Agri. Avg. $14,716 $23,377 $24,856 $22,412 $18,304 $27,631 $34,528 $37,956 $13,676 $22,386 $27,456 $18,096 $21,320 $29,172 $33,592 $34,816 Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us/d4/ 31 Economic Trends Transylvania County Industry Employment 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Const. Manuf. Trans./ Warehouse Wholesale & Finance/ Real Retail Estate Service & Misc. Govern. 2000 700 2,685 173 1,480 2005 785 458 94 1,681 312 3,633 1,398 7 291 3,551 1,544 24 2010 430 388 171 1,652 282 3,623 1,720 11 2014 402 515 106 1,481 201 3,941 1,609 23 Agri. Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us/d4/ Note: Employment figures are the average employment for all years 32 Economic Trends Major Employment Change Since 2008 County 200 100 \v Accommodation (100) A Foot! services Manufacturing ucational Services Administrative Services (200) (300) Retail Trade Construction Wholesale Trade (400) (500) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 SYNEVD 33 Economic Trends Major Industry Change and Specialization County Degree Of Specialization 2009 - 2014 2.5 Edu@ices 2 Accommodation Food A A Arts, Entertainment semces Recreation 1.5 Retail Trade Health Care 1 Information Construction Finance 8. Insurance Administrative Service - I 0.5 A I . A Real Estate I I re essuona ec nica Wholesale Trade 0 Services Transportation 0 'v'v'auuhuusillg (350) (300) (250) (200) (150) (100) (50) 0 50 100 150 34 Economic Trends Tourism Revenue ($ Millions) $85.0 $80.0 $75.0 $70.0 $65.0 $60.0 $55.0 Revenue 2000 2005 2010 2013 $59.6 $69.9 $71.8 $84.3 Source: http://www.nccommerce.com/tourism/research/economicimpact/teim?udt_4665_param_orderby=Title&udt_4665_param_direction=descending 35 Economic Trends Top Employers in Transylvania County - 3rd Quarter 2014 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Company Transylvania County Schools Transylvania Community Hospital Inc Transylvania County Ingles Markets Inc Brevard College Corp Gaia Herbs Inc Town Of Brevard Transylvania Vocational Services In Wal-Mart Associates Inc Lowes Home Centers Inc The Oaks - Brevard, LLC M B Industries Inc Pisgah Inn College Walk Senior Living, LLC Brian Ctr Health & Retirement Trails Carolina Connestee Falls Property Owners Lake Toxaway Country Club Inc Citizens Telephone Co U S Department Of Agriculture Bi Lo, LLC New Excelsior Inc Mcneely's Store & Rental Tores Home Inc K Mart Corporation Intl Hdq Industry Education & Health Services Education & Health Services Public Administration Trade, Transportation & Utilities Education & Health Services Manufacturing Public Administration Education & Health Services Trade, Transportation & Utilities Trade, Transportation & Utilities Education & Health Services Manufacturing Leisure & Hospitality Education & Health Services Education & Health Services Education & Health Services Other Services Leisure & Hospitality Information Public Administration Trade, Transportation & Utilities Manufacturing Trade, Transportation & Utilities Education & Health Services Trade, Transportation & Utilities Source: NC Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division, Top 25 Employers by NC County. Employment Range 500-999 250-499 250-499 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 100-249 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 50-99 36 Economic Trends Transylvania County Unemployment Rates 2014 5.3 2012 9.4 2010 10.4 2008 5.3 2006 4.2 2004 7.0 2002 7.2 2000 3.3 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Source: http://esesc23.esc.state.nc.us 37 Economic Trends 2014 Average Unemployment Buncombe 4.6 Henderson 4.6 Madison 5 Haywood 2014 Average Unemployment 5.1 Transylvania 5.3 Jackson 5.5 North Carolina 5.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Source: Access NC Community Data 38 Economic Trends: Commuting Patterns 2014 Worker Inflow/Outflow Regional Comparison -4,648 Henderson -4,482 Haywood -565 Madison Net Flow Resident Outflow 2,329 Worker Inflow Jackson Resident Works in County 3,484 Transylvania 16,611 Buncombe -10000 0 10000 Source: Access NC Community Data 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 39 Economic Trends Key Findings • The household median income for Transylvania County is higher than • • • • • other WNC counties in large part due to positive changes in personal government transfers and investment income. The County’s Average Annual Wage by Industry continues to grow, but lags Buncombe and Henderson Counties. Manufacturing jobs and wages continue to grow but is still a fraction of the Ecusta and DuPont era. According to data compiled by Tom Tveidt with Syneva Economics, areas of growth are concentrated in Accommodations and Food Services, Educational Services and Art, and Entertainment and Recreation. Unemployment rates have returned to pre 2008 levels. Overall, more people commute in to Transylvania County for work than out. 40 Transportation • Key Indicators • Road Networks • Road Safety • Road Conditions • Funding • Biking • Public Transit 41 Transportation: Road Networks Major Corridors • US - HWY • US-64 • US-276 • US - 178 • NC • NC – 280 • NC – 215 • NC - 281 42 Transportation: Road Networks • Major Corridors • US - HWY • US-64 • US-276 • US - 178 • NC • NC – 280 • NC – 215 • NC – 281 • Secondary Roads 43 Transportation: Road Networks • Major Corridors • US - HWY • US-64 • US-276 • US - 178 • NC • NC – 280 • NC – 215 • NC – 281 • Secondary Roads • Unpaved Roads 44 Transportation: Safety According to NC DOT 2009-2013 Crash Data • 67th County ranking (out of 100) • 13.8 hours “time until next crash” • 84.23 days until next fatality Source: NC DOT 2009-2013 Crash Data 45 Transportation: Road Conditions According to current NC –DOT data • NC Road Conditions for Asphalt • Poor • Fair • Good (majority) Source: NC DOT, https://gis11.services.ncdot.gov/arcgis/rest/services 46 Transportation: Funding • Lower 29% for “Construction and Maintenance per lane mile” • Lower 32% per capita • Received increased funding since 2007 (average $10,000,000/year) Source: NC DOT, Land-of Sky Regional Council RPO 47 Transportation: Bike Routes • 5 signed County routes • 2 unsigned routes • 2 cross-State routes • Blue Ridge Parkway • Road/Mountain Bike combination 48 Transportation: Public Transit • 5 Vans, 2 substitutes • Dedicated routes, on-call routes • Funded primarily by state grants 49 Transportation: Other Plans • Blue Ridge Bike Plan • NC – 280 Corridor Study • Rural Planning Organization 50 Transportation Key Findings • Transylvania County does not have direct access to an interstate. • The existing rail line from Hendersonville to Brevard is owned by Blue • • • • • Ridge Southern Railroad and is currently inactive. According to NC DOT crash data, Transylvania County ranks 67th out of 100 counties – this is positive. Many roads and bridges are in poor to fair condition. NC DOT funding for Transylvania County is lower than surrounding counties. Transylvania County is part of a Regional Planning Organization. An aging population would benefit from greater access to public transportation. 51 Natural Resources Key Indicators • Topography • Steep Slopes • Surface Water and Watersheds • Biodiversity • Agriculture • Soils • Protected and Endangered Species • Managed Lands 52 Natural Resources: Topography and Slopes • Approximately 12% of the County (outside of U.S. Forests, State Parks, Conservation Easements, Flood Plains, and Subdivisions) have slopes greater than 25% Source: USGS DEM Data, 2013 Commissioners Report 53 Natural Resources: Rainfall • 92 inches average annual precipitation in Lake Toxaway • Nearby areas are wet enough to be considered rain forests Source: WNC Vitality Index • 66 inches annual rainfall in Brevard Source: u.s.climatedata.com Source: WNC Vitality Index 54 Natural Resources: Water Resources • French Broad • Savannah • Cathey’s Creek Water-Supply Watershed 55 Natural Resources: Biodiversity • Wildlife habitat requirements • Grassland Habitat • Riparian Habitat • Stream Buffers • Wetlands • Flood Plain Buffers Source: NC Wildlife Resource Commission 56 Natural Resources: Protected and Endangered Species • 50 federal endangered species, threatened species, federal species of concern, and candidate species • 1 critical habitat, the Appalachian Elktoe – main stem of Little River Source: NC Wildlife Resource Commission 57 Natural Resources: Agriculture Agricultural Use • 355 Parcels • 12,307 Acres Agricultural Use • 35 acres – Average Farm Size Voluntary Agriculture District • 54 Parcels • 1,307 Acres Source: Transylvania County Tax Office 58 Natural Resources Agriculture Income $37,500,000 $32,500,000 $27,500,000 $22,500,000 $17,500,000 $12,500,000 $7,500,000 $2,500,000 Income 1980 $7,433,000 1990 $9,506,000 2000 $31,621,000 2012 $20,361,000 Source: USDA 2012 Census of Agriculture http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2012/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_2_County_Level/North_Carolina/st37_ 2_001_001.pdf 59 Natural Resources: Managed Lands Total: 119,959 Acres • U.S. Forest Service • State Parks • Local Parks • Conservation Lands 60 Natural Resources: Managed Lands Transylvania County Public and Private Land (2014) Property Acreage Percent Total Acreage 242,988 100% Total Managed Lands 119,959 50%* 88,307 36% 6,573 3% Gorges State Park 10,609 4% Conservation/Land Trust 14,470 6% National Forests (Pisgah & Nantahala) DuPont State Forest Source: US Forest Service, DuPont State Forest, Gorges State Park, and Land-of-Sky Regional Council *Rounded 61 Natural Resources Key Findings • Approximately 12% of the County has steep slopes – greater than • • • • 25% (not including U.S. Forests, State Parks, Conservation Easements, Flood Plains, and Subdivisions). Fifty percent or more of the County is managed by the Federal Government, State or Private conservation easements. Two major watersheds (French Broad and Savannah) make up the County with the French Broad having at least eight minor watersheds including Cathey’s Creek, the City’s current watersupply watershed that is enforced by the County. Very high biodiversity rating by the NC Wildlife Commission – estimates of 80% or more plant species in North America can grow here. Agricultural lands represent approximately 1% of the County’s land cover. 62 Community Services & Facilities Key Indicators • Schools • Water/Wastewater • Solid Waste • Telecommunications • Services • Cultural Arts 63 Community Services & Facilities: Schools Home School 175 Students 4% Private or Parochial 122 Students 3% Transylvania 3,584 Students 88% Brevard Academy 198 Students 5% Source: NC State Board of Education • 4,349 school age children (2013) • 16% of total population 64 Community Services & Facilities: Transylvania County Public Schools 2 High Schools • Brevard • Rosman 2 Middle Schools • Brevard • Rosman 4 Elementary Schools • Brevard • Pisgah • Rosman • T.C. Henderson 1 Alternative School • Davidson River Middle/High 65 Community Services & Facilities: Transylvania County Public Schools Transylvania County School System Enrollment 4,000 3,900 Axis Title 3,800 3,700 3,600 3,500 3,400 3,300 Students 1990 3960 1996 3867 2000 3845 2004 3814 2008 3759 2010 3,647 2014 3,584 Source: Transylvania County School System 66 Community Services & Facilities: Higher Education • Blue Ridge Community College • Brevard College 67 Community Services & Facilities: Solid Waste Total Solid Waste in Tons 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 2006 Waste in Tons 26,733 2007 28,090 2008 28,911 2009 23,828 2010 22,328 2011 19,495 2012 21,578 2013 19,935 2014 20,399 Source: TC Solid Waste Department 3 Collection Centers • Pisgah Forest • Connestee • Calvert 1 Landfill (Woodruff) 68 Community Services & Facilities: Recycling Total Recycling in Tons 2000 1800 1600 ALUM GLASS 1400 ELECT 1200 METAL 1000 MIXPAPER PLAST 800 NEWS 600 OCC SCANS 400 TOTAL 200 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: TC Solid Waste Department 69 Community Services & Facilities: Water • 2 public water supply systems • City of Brevard • Town of Rosman • 9 private systems • 5.0 MGD total capacity • Serves 49% population Source: 2014 McGill & Associates Potable Water Study 70 Community Services & Facilities: Wastewater • 2 public wastewater systems • City of Brevard • Town of Rosman • Private systems • Industrial Systems • Renova (inactive) Source: 2014 McGill & Associates Potable Water Study 71 Community Services & Facilities: Telecommunication Towers • 8 Permitted towers in the County • 1-3 providers on each tower • Coverage area and capacity requires further investigation 72 Community Services & Facilities: Other Services • Transylvania Regional Hospital • Library • Local Parks • City of Brevard • Town of Rosman • Connestee Falls Park • 10 Fire Departments • Sheriff’s Department and Public Safety Facility 73 Community Services & Facilities: Cultural Arts • 20 Local Historic • • • • • • Designations 2 National Historic Districts 21 National Register Designations Brevard Music Center Cradle of Forestry TC Arts Brevard College Porter Center 74 Community Services & Facilities Key Findings • Public school enrollment has steadily declined since 1990. • Solid waste disposal has declined over last 5 years due to the • • • • • recession and the lack of building activity. Recycling has increased. Public water and sewer systems serve Brevard and Rosman and larger subdivisions, like Connestee and Burlingame, have their own water and/or waste water systems. Over 50% of the population relies on wells and/or septic systems. Strong historical preservation and cultural background and resources. Brevard and Transylvania County are currently creating a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. There are areas in the County that have minimal cell coverage. 75 Land Use • Key Indicators • Current Land Use • Subdivisions with Deed Restrictions • Restricted Lands 76 Land Use: Current Land Use Major Classifications: • 119,959 acres Natural Area • 90,868 acres Vacant • 67,190 acres Rural Residential • 12,307 Acres Agricultural Use • 7,754 Greenspace • 7,479 acres Camps • 4,166 acres Low Density Residential • 2,744 acres Utility Source: Land-of-Sky RPO/Transylvania County Planning & Community Development 77 Land Use: Subdivisions with Deed Restrictions • 12% Land area • 9 with community water and/or sewer services 78 Land Use: Restricted Lands • 78% Restricted Lands • 4% Floodplains • 50% Managed Lands • 12% Subdivisions • 12% est. Slopes > 25% • 22% available for development Source: 2013 Commissioners Report 79 Land Use Key Findings • The top four current land uses include public lands, vacant lands, rural residential and agricultural. • Only 10,041 acres (4%) in the county is zoned, including the City of Brevard (3,403 acres), City of Brevard ETJ (5,974 acres), and Transylvania County (664 acres). • 78% of land has restrictions on land due to land management, steep slopes, flood plain, and/or subdivision deed restrictions. • Floodplain management is critical with nearly 4% of the County in floodplain. 80 Public Participation Events Public Input meeting • April 28, 2015 – Brevard Community Church, 7:00 PM Since the beginning of time, humans have connected through story. The 2025 Comprehensive Plan will be the Story of the Growth of Transylvania County. On April 28th, you will have the opportunity to share your stories and dig deeper to understand the most important priorities on which Transylvania County should focus... Community Open Houses • May - June Survey 81 QUESTIONS COMMENTS